Weatherbys EBF 'Confined' Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

A February foal by Rajasinghe whose brother was very useful over 6f, and the dam was effective at 7f; Etienne has never run and the record of the yard on debut is a factor — respect is due if the market signals support, though he goes entirely on breeding and reputation from stall 3.

Outpaced throughout on debut at Windsor and beaten 6¼l, with the longer trip today expected to be more suitable; Good Fighter has a trainer in good form and handles today's conditions — too far behind on debut to inspire confidence but the step up in trip could bring out more from stall 6.

A $105,000 son of Jack Christopher whose dam was a useful US dirt performer over 5f; Jackson Canyon is unraced but comes from a strong Irish yard and the market will be telling — well worth considering on debut from stall 2 if supported, and the pedigree suggests the trip will be within range.

A 75,000gns breeze-up purchase by Invincible Spirit, with a half-brother who showed smart form at 8f and a dam that stayed 10f; Lion Of God has never run and may find this a learning run on debut, though the pedigree is interesting from stall 5 and the yard will have him ready to show something.

Third on debut at Sandown, showing a fair amount while a touch free early, and the yard has a fine recent record at this meeting with its juveniles; Mysterious Times handles this course and the going, and a top trainer-jockey combination who have a strong record here points to further progress from stall 1 now stepped up to 6f.