True Colours Charity Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 1)

Only one start behind him — a sixth at York on debut — Athos has the scope to progress significantly over this 7f trip; showed modest pace on that occasion but connections expect a step forward now tackling a longer distance, making this a dangerous runner to dismiss.

Debut runner on a tough assignment; an Alkumait gelding related to a useful performer at 9f, Bedwyr merits attention in the market on debut but the pedigree angles are mixed and he is hard to assess.

Third at Ripon last time, Inns And Out has run to a consistent level across two starts; effective at 6f and handles good ground but faces a wide draw here over 7f, and while there is the possibility of further progress, needs to do more to challenge the principals.

Runner-up at Leicester last time, stepping up markedly from debut, Lord Ragnar handles 7f on good and looks capable of further improvement; the form has been upwardly mobile and while there is more to prove to get the win, this runner commands respect as a leading danger.

Held up in the field, Ponte Carlo is effective at 5-6f on soft and good ground and the wider draw may suit those running-style tendencies; beaten six lengths at York last time on form that reads consistently, and one who could improve considerably once eligible for handicaps.