Fox Dunlavin (C & G) Maiden

Struggled in recent maiden starts and was well beaten at the Curragh last time; blinkers fitted and a probable preference for a mile suggests today's trip may be on the sharp side — needs to show significantly more to get involved here.

Debut colt by Sergei Prokofiev, a high-class sprinter, out of smart sprinter Rose Marmara, and a half-brother to a smart 5f performer; the stable is adept at preparing first-timers and the pedigree offers pace — worth monitoring in the market before final decisions are made.

Gelding whose dam was a Listed winner over 12f with a half-brother useful at 7f as a juvenile — an interesting mix of speed and staying blood; debut performance is an unknown quantity and the market will be the most reliable indicator.

Showed minor encouragement on his only start at Limerick, tracking the leaders before fading; sired by a sprinter out of a middle-distance mare, which clouds the picture on trip — time is still on his side and another run or two will be needed to fulfil any potential.

Shaped with ability when placed on debut before being a bit free when beaten six lengths at Killarney last time — if he can switch off better, there is clear improvement to come; effective at 7-8f on yielding and good, with an in-form trainer, and that debut form makes him a genuine contender.