British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

10-1, short-headed in 11-runner novice at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) 19 days ago, leading until final strides; while that was a promising debut and he seemingly has the pace for another bold show from low draw here, others probably bring better form.

Close third in maidens at Musselburgh (5f, good) and Chester (5.5f, good) are both among the best form in this field; a leading contender.

100,000euros foal, 90,000gns yearling, £145,000 breeze-up 2yo; fourth foal; Mehmas half-brother to winners Habrdi (6f-1m including 2yo; RPR 92) and Inside Story (6f 2yo; 80); dam once-raced (43) sister to useful 1m/9.4f winner Turnberry Isle, out of Cheveley Park winner Rosdhu Queen; trainer has had two 2yos run this season and one is 3-3, including a Lily Agnes win at this track.

By Massaat; sixth foal; half-brother to winners Amber Blossom (7f AW 2yo/7.4f turf; RPR 72) and Not A Sinner (US 6f turf): dam 6f winner (including 2yo/AW; 105), half-sister to Italian 1m1f 2yo Group 3 winner; late foal but with trainer whose latest 2yos have already made their mark.

Suitably bred and nicely drawn for 5.5f maiden here (good) three weeks ago but rather slowly away and hampered twice in the closing stages when he'd got in touch; weak 13-2 that day, while two stablemates (9-4 and 10-1) finished first and second; capable of better but this time has a wide draw.