Verdict

The market should offer most clues and from a shortlist that includes Los Nadis, Strobe, Majestic Chief and Admiral Savannah we are with Los Nadis. A typical Peter Monteith recruit, he dotted up in style on British debut and is worth another look despite carrying a penalty. Strobe stayed this trip on the level and ran a satisfactory introduction. It is surprising that connections are sticking to the minimum trip. Majestic Chief won a weak early season event. The jury is out although the yard are flying at present. Admiral Savannah was modest on the level athough his yard are more than capable of gleaning improvement for the switch to the hurdling code. Cnoc Moy makes a debut for Oliver Sherwood. He had useful form over a mile. Vanquisher went for 35000gns at the sales in October. The market is watched for any signs of confidence. Domino Dancer has experience and was not unsupported last time out. Los Nadis looks to have the scope to make his way in this game and is accordingly selected.

Formwatch

Los Nadis (GER) 2-1fav (10-12) Prominent, led 3rd, drew clear from 2 out, won at Musselburgh 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) gs in Nov beating Stylish Shot (10-7) by 8l, 10 ran.

Majestic Chief 11-2 (11-5) Chased leaders, not fluent 2nd, weakened after 5th, hampered 2 out, tailed off, 7th of 9, well behind Hypnotic Vibes (10-12) at Bangor 2m 1f 3yo nov hdl (4) gf in Sept.

Admiral Savannah (IRE) 7-1 (8-5) Towards rear, headway over 3f out, every chance over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 5l behind Sonara (9-4) at Redcar 1m 6f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Aug (Flat).

Bret Maverick (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Broke well and keen, raced prominently, ridden halfway, weakened over 4f out, 12th of 13, well behind Young Scotton (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Nov (Flat).

Cnoc Moy (IRE) 6-4fav (9-6) Prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 9l behind Voliere (9-5) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Oct (Flat).

Domino Dancer (IRE) 6-1 (10-12) In touch, effort 2 out, ridden and no extra approaching last, 4th of 11, 9l behind Serabad (10-9) at Sedgefield 2m 1f 3yo nov hdl (4) gd in Nov.

Furmigadelagiusta 3-1fav (9-4) Led early, tracked leader, ridden and hung left over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong to lead final strides, won at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (3) pol in Oct beating Music Review (8-5) by a hd, 6 ran (Flat).

Good Etiquette 300-1 (9-3) Behind final 4f, last of 8, 47l behind Ea (9-3) at Nottingham 1m 3yo mdn (5) gf in Apr (Flat).

Impact Zone 17-2 (10-12) Always towards rear, 9th of 14, 37l behind dhtrs Pertemps Networks (10-12) & Bantry Bere (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f 3yo mdn hdl (4) sft.

Rainbow Flame 33-1 (10-12) Mid-division when fell at the 2nd in race won by La Vecchia Scuola (10-5) at Catterick 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) gd, 13 ran.

Red Flare (IRE) 11-1 (8-2) Held up and keen, weakened 2f out, 9th of 12, 18l behind Franchoek (9-0) at Nottingham 2m 3yo hcp (6) gd in Aug (Flat).

Spence's Choice (IRE) 10-1 (8-7) Close up, ridden halfway, one pace from over 1f out, 4th of 13, 8l behind Para Siempre (9-1) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs (Flat).

Straight Face (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Prominent, effort over 3f out, soon behind, last of 17, well behind Myfrenchconnection (8-13) at Beverley 1m hcap (6) gf in Sept (Flat).

Strobe 7-2 (10-12) Led until headed 3rd, outpaced after 4 out, rallied approaching last, one pace, 4th of 10, 21l behind Los Nadis (10-12) at Musselburgh 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.

Title Deed (USA) 8-1 (10-12) Keen, hit 1st, tracked leader until 3rd, remained prominent, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out, 5th of 12, 23l behind Hall of Fame (10-12) at Fakenham 2m 3yo mdn hdl (5) gs.

Tracer 80-1 (10-12) Behind, headway after 3 out, weakened next, 7th of 11, 26l behind Serabad (10-9) at Sedgefield 2m 1f 3yo nov hdl (4) gd in Nov.

Vanquisher (IRE) 11-4 (9-3) Tracked leaders, led 3f out, soon ridden, all out, won at Newmarket 1m 4f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf in Sept beating I Predict A Riot (9-0) by 2 1/2l, 6 ran (Flat).

Zelos (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Behind, headway 3 out, reminder soon after, weakened approaching 2 out, tailed off, 7th of 12, well behind Soliya (11-1) at Newbury 2m 3yo nov hdl (3) gs in Nov.