Juddmonte EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands C/D) (EBF Restricted Qual) (C&G) (IRE Incentive Race)

Both runs over 5f on fast ground; won by 4l at Leicester and wasn't out of place in the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot where he showed good speed and was competitive for a long way; has a penalty to carry but should go well if he stays.

Opposable on his efforts at Bath and Salisbury (behind Comic Hero); looks one for nurseries.

40-1 when last on Ascot debut but was one of the favourites when going down narrowly upped to 6f at Salisbury (good to firm); beaten by a Balding newcomer that day with the pair clear.

Finished a good way behind the front two at Newmarket (6f, good) but they had the benefit of experience and he was drawn wide when midfield at Chelmsford; has to step up but that's feasible.

32,000gns yearling; eighth foal; half-brother to four winners including Witness Stand (7f; Listed; RPR 116), Armed Response (6f 2yo; 84) and Sharp Riposte (6f; 80); dam maiden sister to 5f Group 1 winner Prohibit; would need to see some confidence behind him.