Magic Cat, Enderby Spirit and Master Lightfoot are shortlisted in a competitive opener and the vote is given to Magic Cat. The selection ran well on his debut when he finished second behind Raedah over this course and distance. The front pair finished well clear of the rest in that race and if he handles this softer surface then he should take all the beating. Enderby Spirit is another that shaped well on his debut when he chased home Lucky Art and this stiff 5f should play to his strengths. Master Lightfoot ran very green on his racecourse bow, but he was well backed that day and he may be capable of better this afternoon. Forever's Girl showed she handles cut in the ground when she posted a decent effort at Redcar last time, but it remains to be seen if she will be suited by the drop back to the minimum trip. A competitive opener and the vote is given to Magic Cat.
Bluebaru 33-1 (8-9) Dwelt and towards rear, soon ridden along, never troubled leaders, 9th of 14, 15l behind Diggeratt (8-6) at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) gd in Jul.
Enderby Spirit (GR) 11-4 (9-3) Prominent, driven over 1f out, chased winner final furlong, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Lucky Art (9-3) at Thirsk 5f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Iachimo 20-1 (9-3) Hampered start, behind and outpaced, never dangerous, last of 8, 32l behind Jargelle (8-12) at Nottingham 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Jul.
Ivor Novello (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Chased leaders to halfway, 9th of 11, 21l behind Playfellow (9-3) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) hvy in Jul.
James Junior Tobougg gelding out of a moderate racemare.
Magic Cat 10-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, driven over 1f out, kept on final furlong, held, 2nd of 7, nk behind Raedah (8-12) at Pontefract 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Master Lightfoot 17-2 (9-3) Went left start, soon outpaced, last of 6, 8l behind Triple Aspect (9-3) at Sandown 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Alibar's Surprise (IRE) Masterful filly, half-sister to 5f-7f winner Aguila Loco and sprinter Caronte.
Eyesore Reel Buddy filly, half-sister to winning sprinter Brixworth Scribe.
Forever's Girl 33-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 8l behind Punch Drunk (9-0) at Redcar 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) gs.
Midnight Fantasy 25-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 10th of 12, 8l behind Sirenuse (9-0) at Ripon 5f 2yo mdn fll (4) gd in Jul.
Miss Xu Xia 33-1 (8-6) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, nearest finish, 4th of 14, 11l behind Smalljohn (8-11) at York 6f 2yo sll (4) gf in Jun.
