Beumer Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

7-1 when 5l fourth of ten behind more experienced rivals in C&D maiden (good to firm) seven weeks ago, sticking to his task; scoped wrong when non-runner at Sandown 11 days ago; others have accomplished more but he should improve.

Showed plenty of speed, helping to set the pace, when fourth of 12 at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) and second of eight at Yarmouth (5f, good); can improve again and he has the form and draw for another bold show.

Third foal; Bated Breath half-brother to 1m winner Zappata (RPR 74); dam 1m/1m2f winner (99), half-sister to useful winners Shediak (6.5f-1m) and Shehira (1m), out of unraced half-sister to 1m2f/1m7f Group 3 winner Shemima; trainer has made a splash with 2yos on turf this term, including first time out, so any market support for this gelding should be noted.

Big prices when showing modest form at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) and Yarmouth (5f, good) three weeks later, so best watched for time being.

From a speedy family but he was slowly away and never figured when 33-1 in a 6f novice here (good) two weeks ago.