EVASIVE is preferred to George Rex whilst newcomers such as Anacreon, Stoic and the Barry Hills pair should be watched in the market. Sir Michael Stoute landed a division of the maiden last year and he has sound claims of doing so again with this son of Elusive Quality. The colt was only beaten by three quarters of a length on debut despite taking some time to get the hang of things and normal improvement should see him finish there or thereabouts. John Gosden and Barry Hills saddled the two horses that finished in front of the selection in that contest and it will be interesting to see how their newcomers fare in the market as a result. Stoic is another likely looking type on paper whilst George Rex is entitled to improve significantly on his debut effort that saw him finish ten lengths behind Huntdown at Newbury over six furlongs. That form is some way below the level achieved by Evasive who is preferred.
Cake Stand Haafhd colt, half-brother to 6f winner Epiphany.
Come On Toby 25-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, always in rear, ridden halfway, never dangerous, last of 13, 15l behind Dazinski (9-3) at Yarmouth 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) gf in Jul.
Evasive 7-2 (9-3) Ran green, towards rear, headway over 1f out, went 3rd over 1f out, closed strongly towards finish, not quite reach leading pair, promising, 3rd of 11, 3/4l behind Mafaaz (9-3) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Sept.
George Rex (USA) 28-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden and stayed on one pace final 2f, 5th of 10, 10l behind Huntdown (9-3) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Sept.
Halfway House Dubai Destination colt out of Zanzibar.
Hilltop Artistry 200-1 (9-0) Held up mid-division, pushed along and headway halfway, weakened and edged left 2f out, 9th of 12, 17l behind Marching Time (9-3) at Yarmouth 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Sept.
Infiraad Haafhd colt out of Razzle.
Land Hawk (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Went left start, close up, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 7l behind Alwaary (9-3) at Yarmouth 1m 2yo mdn (4) gd in Sept.
Makaamen Selkirk colt out of Bird Key.
Royal Willy (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Dwelt, soon pushed along to chase leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 11, 15l behind Mishrif (9-3) at Folkestone 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) sft in Sept.
Stoic (IRE) Green Desert colt out of Silver Bracelet, full brother to Red Branch Knight.
Wahan (USA) Theatrical colt out of Abrade.
Ela Gorrie Mou 100-1 (8-9) Led, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 18, 19l behind Midday (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 2yo mdn fll (4) gf in Sept.
Anacreon (IRE) Dansili colt, half-brother to 6f winner Reasons.
Trojan Reef Selkirk colt out of Milly of The Vally, half brother to Antillia.
