Laurent-Perrier EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Third on debut last month and then disappointing at Carlisle last time, Deputy Vice has the course and distance experience on good going and should be capable of improvement once that below-par effort is set aside; the trainer’s recent form is a concern, but the ability shown on debut suggests he remains a threat.

A promising 3½-length fourth on debut at Southwell, Dreamlover has had time to progress since that first outing and now adds blinkers for a trainer in good form; sprint-bred, he is entitled to do better with experience and his market position bears watching.

Placed on both starts to date including second at York last time beaten 2 lengths, Stardom Glory has been consistent over this trip on good going and tops our figures; he is yet to go one better but his form has been solid and he looks the clear pick here.

Fourth beaten just 1½ lengths in a 2-year-old race at Beverley last time, The Dancing Pirate was far from disgraced and fast ground suits his action; a top course trainer gives him every chance and he should improve further, making him a genuine danger.

Well beaten on his only start at Haydock, Walt showed little on debut and sits at the foot of our figures here; cheekpieces are added and he could do better if settled off the pace, but a significant step forward from that first run is needed to threaten.