GOLIATHS BOY, a very encouraging second on debut stepped up to seven furlongs last time where he finished third behind Anthology. With his 82 rated stable companion Cosmic Sun behind in fourth, that level of form reads well in the context of this race. Madam'X, a Xaar filly trained by Paul Cole is an extremely interesting newcomer. The Cole yard are two from three in the last five years with their select band of juveniles which they bring to this venue and any market support would be significant. Blue Noodles has indicated some promise in maidens while Great Charter has shown little but the yard have had numerous juvenile winners in recent weeks. Goliaths Boy is a confident selection to open his account here.
Blue Noodles 33-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 12, 14l behind Cloudy Start (9-3) at Redcar 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Goliaths Boy (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Tracked leaders, not much room over 2f out, soon ridden and kept on one pace, 3rd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Anthology (9-3) at Musselburgh 7f 2yo mdn (5) gs.
Great Charter (USA) 14-1 (9-3) Prominent for 4f, 9th of 12, 18l behind Fareer (9-3) at Doncaster 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) gf in Jun.
Molesden Glen (IRE) Spartacus colt out of Sea Glen.
Mull of Fire (IRE) Mull of Kintyre gelding out of Capetown Girl.
Strevelyn 66-1 (9-0) Raced keenly, held up, always towards rear, 9th of 13, 12l behind Hail Promenader (9-3) at Redcar 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Dillenda 20-1 (9-0) Dwelt, soon chased leaders stands' side, ridden over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 6th of 11, 5l behind Cashleen (8-10) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf in Sept.
Le Petit Vigier 150-1 (8-4) Dwelt, ridden 3f out, never troubled leaders, 10th of 12, 16l behind Ubi Ace (8-11) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) sft in Sept.
Madam'x Xaar filly out of Bonne Etoile.
Solis 25-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, towards rear, effort over 2f out, no impression, 8th of 14, 12l behind Calligrapher (9-3) at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sept.