Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Dominant at Redcar last time, drawing clear of a novice field by five lengths to take his second win in recent starts; he concedes weight to every rival today which is the one check on his prospects, but he has clearly found his feet over 5-6f on good ground and the form reads well.

Well beaten on his only start at Redcar last week, he appeared to need the run and should come on considerably for it; rated lowest of the field here, he needs a substantial step forward to make any impression.

Short of his debut level when beaten ten lengths in a novice at Ripon last time, this is his second consecutive modest effort; a major turnaround in form would be required to play a part here.

An Earthlight colt purchased for £65,000, he is a half-brother to a useful 6f performer and his dam showed smart form over the same trip as a juvenile; the yard has a good record with first-time runners at this course, and he is well regarded for this debut despite a quiet recent spell for the trainer.

Runner-up on debut, finishing with running to spare and looking like a colt who will improve for the experience; effective at 6f on good to soft and given a solid chance here with normal progression, he shapes as a genuine danger from stall 1.