Catalyst Finance British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Held at his debut level when beaten comfortably in a maiden at Pontefract 38 days ago; lightly raced at 6f and effective on a range of surfaces, he looks a type that could do better once in handicap company rather than at this level.

Shaped with plenty of promise on debut when third at Leicester 34 days ago, with improvement expected here; the stable has a strong record in this race and he handles today's ground — a solid contender at the head of our ratings.

Showed glimpses on his debut here 7 days ago but beaten 9l in a maiden, needing significant improvement to figure at this level; lightly raced with potential to develop, but he has plenty of ground to make up on the current evidence.

A £35,000 Dubawi Legend colt on his debut, with a dam rated no better than moderate at sprint trips; there is little form in the book to work from and he appears an unlikely threat at first appearance, though first-time evidence will be telling.

A 40,000gns Dark Angel gelding on his racecourse debut; his dam was very smart at 6f as a juvenile and he is a half-brother to Sunny Smile, useful over this trip — the pedigree has appeal but prospects of an immediate winning debut are modest.