Virgin Bet Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Looked a nice prospect when making a successful debut at Windsor (6f, good) last August, but proved awkward when finishing in midfield at Thirsk (6f, good) the following month; gelded since; half-brother to an AW winner and respected on that debut effort from a good draw, despite the penalty.

75,000gns yearling; brother to 5f/6f winner Fondest Dream (including 2yo/US); dam unplaced 1m-1m3f (RPR 56), sister to winners Keystroke (6f Group 3) and Cosseted (1m-10.5f), half-sister to winners Indulged (1m2f), Canoodled (7f/1m) and Fondest (1m); unraced for Mick Appleby; from a successful family and stable can get them ready first time but he has an awkward draw for a newcomer.

5,000euros foal, 13,000gns yearling; half-brother to winners Not Just Yet (7f; RPR 81) and Golden Furius (Spanish 6f 2yo); dam placed 6f AW (52), sister to 5f winner Kassbaan; already gelded and yard doesn't have many winning newcomers; stable also runs Accommodation.

£100,000 yearling; half-brother to 6f winner Bulldog Drummond (including 2yo/AW; RPR 91); dam 5f AW winner (82), half-sister to 5.5f/6f Listed winner Perdika; already gelded but stable can get them ready first time and he's well worth a market check.

Out of the frame in both starts over 7f on AW six months apart (gelded after debut); bred to be better than he has shown but may be one for handicaps after this.