Flat Horses To Follow 2021 by Callum Connochie

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RECORD 52 INDIVIDUAL WINNERS IN 2020 INCLUDING: ART POWER, CABALETTA, KHALOOSY, FAVORITE MOON, FOX DUTY FREE, SHANDOZ, TRUMPET MAN, ANGEL POWER FRANKENSTELLA

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AADDEEY (IRE) 4 b g New Approach Feedyah (Street Cry) Form: 213Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford Owner: Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum Aaddeey made an encouraging start to his racing career last season as a three-year-old for Simon and Ed Crisford, but he looks the type that could have more improvement to come as a four-year-old this season. He kept on well on his debut at Goodwood (1m2f) behind John Locke, rallying well inside the final furlong. He got off the mark next time at Nottingham (1m2f) in good style, running on well under William Buick to beat a couple of experienced types. Sent-off favourite for his handicap debut at Yarmouth ( f he did ee ha he S f g d a d did i e fi i h hi ace to the same effect as his first two efforts. He still ran a nice race in third considering the ground ee hi iki g he a a gi i g b he i e O e a Gif h he d e i had behi d him at Goodwood on his debut.

This son of New Approach has been gelded over the winter, which should just help him a bit as a fouryear- d a he e a defi i e i e a i g c e He a a k f coming into the season, which I think looks pretty workable from a handicapping perspective, and there could be a nice handicap in him this season. He was a big, raw horse as a three-year-old and I think we should see more of the finished article this season for the Crisford team.

END RESULT (GB) 4 b f Nathaniel Daniella (Dansili) Form: 66221Trainer: David Elsworth Owner: Brian Cooper & Mrs Elaine Cooper This daughter of Nathaniel was progressive last season as a three-year-old for David Elsworth and shaped like a filly that could have more improvement to come as a four-year- d She did d ch in her first two starts at Kempton (7f) and Newmarket (1m2f), but she took a big step forward on her handicap debut at Sandown (1m2f) to finish second to Kaleidoscopic, who went on to win a nice race at Doncaster after. End Result went on to Kempton (1m3f) for her next outing back in a maiden, she ran well and kept on nicely into second, she probably would have finished a lot closer to the winner had she not been hampered. She ended her three-year-old season on a high with a good win in a handicap at Newbury (1m2f), staying on strongly inside the final furlong. She got the better of Moonlight In Paris on that occasion, who progressed well since and is now rated 102.

Id hi k e e ee he e d e f hi fi e a d he i he igh ha d d e hi ea Da id E hd e ha e a h e i ai i g he e da b h e he d e ha e a e always worth a second look. This filly went up 6lb to a mark of 77 after her Newbury win, which I think is pretty fair considering what the second has done since and the pair pulled well clear of the third.

Na ha ie ff i g ee ge e i h age e ecia he fi e I h e E d Re i d the same. She seems to enjoy some cut in the ground.

FLOWER OF SCOTLAND (GB) 4 b f Gleneagles Seal Of Approval (Authorized) Form: 54425Trainer: James Fanshawe Owner: T R G Vestey This well-bred daughter of 2,000 Guineas winner Gleneagles is a half-sister to Group-placed 1m4f winner Promissory, out of connections Group 1 winner Seal Of Approval. Flower Of Scotland did really run a bad race last season and showed a similar level of form on each of her outings as a threeyear-old. She ran a nice race in a useful race at Newbury (1m2f) on her debut behind Gold Wand, a ace ha ha ked e i ce She did ake a h ge e f a d e i e a Ne ca e (1m2f), but it was still a nice effort, which she built on with a good run at Kempton (1m4f) next time he ha dica deb She a i e ike ha cca i a he bab d e g he head in front had she not been slowly into stride from the stalls. Sent-off favourite for her final start of the season at Redcar (1m6f), she travelled into the race nicely, but she weakened inside the final furlong with possibly the combination of the distance and ground getting the better of her on the day.

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GOLDEN RULES (GB) 4 b g Golden Horn Sinnamary (Galileo) Form: 421Trainer: John & Thady Gosden Owner: A E Oppenheimer This son of Golden Horn caught the eye staying on promisingly on his racecourse debut at Lingfield (1m2f) last season after getting hampered at the first bend, he was denied a clear run at a crucial stage over a furlong out, finishing a never nearer fourth at the finish. He showed plenty of signs of inexperience on his second start at Ascot (1m4f) on his second outing, but he kept on well despite possibly not enjoying the underfoot conditions, to finish a head second to Tyson Fury, who was thought good enough to run in the St Leger on his previous run. Golden Rules made no mistake getting off the mark at the third-time of asking with a fluent success at Chelmsford (1m5½f), making all the running.

Golden Rules comes into his four-year-old season on a mark of 92, which is only fair based on what he showed us last season, but this son of connections Epsom Derby winner Golden Horn could have more improvement up his sleeve this season having been gelded over the winter. He looks the type that should be competing in all the top 1m4f-1m6f handicaps thi ea a dI e hi connections will be hoping he can progress into an Ebor type by the summer.

HAQEEQY (IRE) 4 b g Lope De Vega Legal Lyric (Lawman) Form: 4/1101-1 Trainer: John & Thady Gosden Owner: Ms Hissa Hamdan Al Maktoum Haqeeqy came on plenty for his debut effort when winning very nicely at the second time of asking last season at Yarmouth (7f), travelling smoothly into contention, he put the race to better pretty easily inside the final furlong. He backed up that success with another good performance under a penalty at Newmarket (7f), again it was noticeable how well he was able to travel into contention and he looked a class above the rest. He was disappointing on his handicap debut upped to 1m at Newmarket, but he showed that performance was just an off day when bouncing back in a good handicap at Doncaster on his final outing of the season, overcoming a slow start to win going away at the finish.

This son of Lope De Vega had been gelded over the winter prior to making his return in the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m), he was very impressive, overcoming traffic problems to pick up strongly and win pretty cosily at the finish under Benoit De La Sayette. It was hard not to be impressed with that success and his dominance over his rivals was there for all to see. Haqeeqy should have no issue stepping up to Group class this season based on that ef a ce a d he k a e e ci i g ec f c ec i He ce ai a highclass miler worth firmly keeping on the right side of in 2021 for John and Thady Gosden.

HIGHEST GROUND (IRE) 4 b c Frankel Celestial Lagoon (Sunday Silence) Form: 1/120Trainer: Sir Michael Stoute Owner: Niarchos Family Thi c a e f he h e I a ki g f ad a ea he did i e each hi true potential as a three-year- d b I hi k he he e Si Michae S e i ge he be f this season as a four-year-old. He was a good winner on his return at Haydock (1m2½f) last season he c i ci g bea i g he ace fi Wa dk ig I d hi k he a gi e a g d ide i he G 2 Dante Stakes on his next start, he got to the front far too early in the ground, which took some ge i g h e he da I ha fi a i e h gh hi fi a a a Ne a ke f he was never travelling that day after a slow start and he hated every minute of it. He was wheel spinning on the ground and Ryan Moore looked after him well at the finish.

Id hi k e e ee he be f hi c e a d I hi k he e a he e e he f he h da e I a a ea I hi k he d ha e bee a De b c e de a ea b hi lightly raced profile as a three-year-old might just mean we see a proper horse this season. He could start his season off in the Group 3 Gordon Richard Stakes over 1m2f at Sandown, a race his trainer ha a g ea ec d i He a h e I e a a iked a d I h ef he ca de e p into a Hardwicke Stakes horse this season for Sir Michael Stoute.

HYDROS (GB) 4 b c Frankel Trojan Queen (Empire Maker) Form: 21Trainer: Sir Michael Stoute Owner: Juddmonte Well-bred colt; half-brother to 1m2f Royal Ascot Group 3 winner Sangarius and 1m winner Emergent; dam French winner, half-sister to 1m2f Group 1 winner Romantica out of Grade 1 winning sister to Dansili. This son of Frankel was pretty well supported in the market before his debut at Doncaster (1m) last season and ran a nice first race behind the experienced Magical Morning, who just had that bit more knowhow on the day. Hydros got off the mark comfortably at the second-time of asking at Pontefract (1m) in October, making all the running under Ryan Moore, who kept him up to his work, but he got the job done nicely and went clear inside the final furlong. The form may have some question marks over it, but this colt never saw another rival.

This colt should progress into a very nice four-year-old this season for Sir Michael Stoute, who as we know, does very well with these older horses. Hydros hails from a go d J dd e fa i a d he e d b ha e ha e ee he be f hi e B h hi a ea ca e e b he k ce ai a ecia e a e f hi ea He g a fficia a i g e hich means he could prove diffic ace hi e b I h ef he ca ge i a a e class performer this season.

LAW OF ONE (IRE) 4 ch c Galileo Strawberry Fledge (Kingmambo) Form: 2/321Trainer: Sir Michael Stoute Owner: Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd Law Of One featured in the Flat Horses To Follow for 2020 last season, but despite getting his head in f Id hi k e i e a he be f hi a a h ee-year-old. He ran well enough on his return at Lingfield (1m3½) in September behind Myseven, who continued her progression through into the winter on the all-weather. Law Of One took a keen hold, he got outpaced and hung left when the pace lifted, but kept on well inside the final furlong to finish third. He was given a mark of 75 after his first two runs, which looked fair, but despite hitting the front, he had no response for Culture, who swept past to win nicely. Law Of One took advantage of a good opportunity to get off the mark at Wolverhampton (1m4f), pulling 6-lengths clear of Galahad Threepwood, who has won twice since and currently rated 86.

This son of Galileo should continue his progression as a four-year-old this season being a half-brother to Group 1 winner Cloth Of Stars, who progressed well with age and racing. Law Of One comes into the campaign on a mark of 82, which looks very fair considering the strength of the form of the races he ran in last season and the fact he shapes like a horse that has more improvement to come. He h d ha e i e i i g ace hi ea a dI ki g f ad eei g h far he can progress. 1m4f looked ideal for this colt at Wolverhampton, but he could easily get further as a fouryear-old if needed.

MATTHEW FLINDERS (GB) 4 b g Siyouni – Cascata (Montjeu) Form: 312418Trainer: Ed Walker Owner: S Stuckey Matthew Flinders soon progressed nicely as a three-year-old last season for Ed Walker and despite showing a good-level of ability, he also looked the type that could continue his progression into his four-year-old campaign. He built on the potential he showed on his debut to get off the mark at the second-time of asking in good-style at Doncaster (1m2f). He ran some consistent races after that success, before getting his head in front again back at Doncaster (1m), keeping on strongly at the finish to win a comfortably off a mark of 92. He was slightly disappointing on his final start of the season at York (1m2½f), but I think the ground conditions and the strong emphasis on stamina on that occasion was enough of excuse for this son of Siyouni.

There could be a nice race in this horse this season having been gelded over the winter and he’s capable of defying a mark of in the right race.

He could be the ideal type for the Royal Hunt Cup with the strong pace and nature of that race over a mile could suit him perfectly. Obviously, with him being on a mark of , he’s on the cusp of being a pattern-class performer, and I’m hopeful he can make that next step of improvement he needs to be one. He’s shown he stays 1m f, but I think a strongly run 1m on nice ground is his optimum conditions.

POSTILEO (IRE) 4 b c Galileo – Posterity (Indian Ridge) Form: 6231Trainer: Roger Varian Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Expensive purchase as a yearling; Postileo missed his juvenile season, but you could see why when this son of Galileo ran last year, he was a big, backward type that clearly needed time to mature. He was slowly away and raced keenly on his debut at Sandown (1m2f), making no impression on the leaders as a result. He improved on his next start at Doncaster (1m4f), finishing a good second to Tyson Fury, who went on to run in the St Leger on his next start, before winning a good novice race at Ascot under a penalty. I don’t think Postileo would have beaten the winner on that occasion, but he would definitely have finished closer, he was hampered by the winner when getting rolling inside the final furlong. He ran well on his handicap debut in a competitive little race at Sandown (1m6f), before finally getting off the mark at Salisbury (1m6f). He probably did well to win that day having been short for room, he was switched left and ran around a bit under pressure.

Postileo should have more to come this season off a mark of 86, which looks workable for this son of Galileo. He seemed to be suited by the step up to 1m6f on his last two starts in handicap company last season, which would have given connections hope that he could stretch out to 2m at some point.

There are more races to be won with him as a four-year-old and it will be interesting to see how far he can progress.

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Form: 008111Trainer: David Simcock Owner: Quantum Leap Racing XI & Partner This son of Golden Horn was a slow maturing horse last season for David Simcock, but once the penny dropped, he quickly developed into a highly progressive horse, and a very exciting one for his connections. He improved for the step up in trip and switch to handicap company when landing a hattrick on the all-weather, which included a couple of very impressive performances. He put in a good performance at Lingfield (1m4f) despite still looking like he had a lot to learn, he put in another good performance to come from last to first at Ke f i g i g a a a he fi i h The e question that his most impressive win visually was undoubtedly his win at Wolverhampton (1m6f) under a Sariska-esque, motionless, Jamie Spencer.

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SECOND SLIP (IRE) 4 b g Lope De Vega Arkadina (Danehill) Form: 216Trainer: James Fanshawe Owner: Merry Fox Stud Limited Thi f L e De Vega did ake hi deb i he e d f A g a ea a d I h gh he shaped like a horse that would make up into a much better four-year- d He a ha f-brother to US Grade 1 winner and a French Listed winner, who both improved with age and racing. Second Slip was set a tough task on his debut at Bath (1m2f), bumping into the experienced Crystal Pegasus (Rated 91), who brought some very good form to the table. He ran well to finish second and shaped with plenty of promise. He confirmed that promise when winning narrowly at Salisbury (1m2f) on his second start. He was sent-off favourite for what turned out to be a race that has worked out well on hi ha dica deb a N i gha f b c d ge he j b d e fi i hi g i h I h gh he e e e e ii e ake f ha e f a ce a d he be e ha he h ed he e Second Slip comes into his four-year-old season a workable handicap mark of 78, which gives him a g ea cha ce f i i g ace hi ea Hi edig ee gge he be i ed b a e f a e i a di ie ib e ha c d ck f he i e e i hi this season. James Fanshawe does very well with these older horses and his patient handling is often well rewarded.

STARMAN (GB) 4 b c Dutch Art Northern Star (Montjeu) Form: 1110Trainer: Ed Walker Owner: David Ward Starman quickly developed into a very smart sprinter last season for Ed Walker and David Ward and I think the best is yet to come from this son of Dutch Art. He got the job done well on his debut at Lingfield to hold off the strong finishing Fresh, he took a huge leap forward to win impressively under a penalty at Doncaster, quickening away from a smart rival in the style of a high-class performer. I was so impressed with his Listed win at York, it was another step forward from his Doncaster win and it was just a brilliant performance. The stronger pace ha he e e ie ced i ice races seemed to catch him out in the early part of the race, but he really warmed to the task to quicken away from the tough, consistent Dakota Gold, who went on to win three races at the backend of the season. I would g a fa a a i g hi c di a i ed hi fi a e a aG b he ce ai a be e h e ha he h ed Ed Wa ke aid he a g i g hi if he g d a S f b i a a e ace ca b a e hi f gi i g it a go.

The e d b hi i a G h e a d he eh eI ea ki g f ad eei g hi ea Back be e g d e ee a e h e a d he ike e a the type that will improve again as a four-year-old. The 6f division has been lacking a ea a f a fe ea a d he a c I h i g i ake a ea ah this season. The Group 2 Duke Of York Stakes looks a good early target, before hopefully, flourishing at the top- e e He be i ed b a d face and stays the 6f trip extremely well, which I think you need to at the top-level.

TINKER TOY (GB) 4 b c War Front Cursory Glance (Disorted Humour) Form: 113Trainer: Roger Varian Owner: Merry Fox Stud Limited Well-bred colt; Tinker Toy is the first foal of connections Royal Ascot and Group 1 winner Cursory Glance, from the family of multiple Group 1 winner Time Charter. This son of War Front shaped like a very useful colt on his first two races last season, winning both starts comfortably over 7f. Sent-off a e a fa i e f a ha dica hi hi d i g a D ca e f he c d i e get the job d e b a bea e fa a a i hi d He a e ed i he ace e a d i ked a if he a g i g icke a a f hi i a a e age b i a he fi i e he d c e de e i pressure in a race and I think his lack of experience just let him down at the finish.

There should hopefully be a lot more to come from this colt in 2021 and I think there could be a nice race in him this season off a mark of 91. He probably has the pace to drop back to 6f if needed and a race ike he W ki gha S ake a R a A c c d i hi if ha he e hi c ec i decide g d b he e a a ab e ace e f he c d g f h gh he ea He should be more than capable of defying a mark of 91 this seaso a d he e h e he c d ge into a pattern-class performer by the end of the campaign for Roger Varian.

TURN ON THE CHARM (FR) 4 b g Charm Spirit Shendaya (Danehill Dancer) Form: 55/33114Trainer: James Fanshawe Owner: Fred Archer Racing Paradox Turn On The Charm progressed nicely as a three-year-old last season, but it thought he looked the type that could continue his progression further as a four-year-old for James Fanshawe. He ran two nice races at Doncaster (1m) at the start of his campaign, before getting off the mark in good-style at Kempton (1m), showing a nice turn of foot from off the pace to win going away. He looked good again at Nottingham (1m½f), running on well from off the pace to win pretty comfortably under Danny Tudhope, showing plenty of ability in the process. I thought he ran a lot better than the result on his final start of the campaign at Redcar (1m), the runners split into two groups and he won the race in his group up the centre, but it was obvious the group of three on the far rail had a clear advantage a furlong. That was a good effort considering and he kept on well inside the final furlong to finish fourth.

This son of Charm Spirit should be capable of winning another handicap off a mark of 88 this season, which I think looks workable He seems to stay a mile strongly and he looks the type that the better he ace he i he be e he a he d e ike c e ff a g ga I e he he e ha e ia b e -handicapped and going to be a pattern-class performer, but I hi k he he e f h e ha d e a d igh a d a ice ha dica a a ice d i g he season.

ZEEBAND (IRE) 4 b g Sea The Stars Zeeba (Barathea) Form: 53112Trainer: Roger Varian Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Zeeband was a big, raw horse last season that took a couple runs to understand what was being required of him and to get the hang of the racing game last season. He was a comfortable winner on his handicap debut upped in distance at Ripon (1m6f), showing signs of greenness when in front, he always looking to be holding the second despite drifting right. I was impressed with him next time out when winning narrowly at Thirsk (1m6f), he was slowly away, raced keenly towards the rear and ran green under pressure, but he kept on very well at the finish to deny Ispahan. He finished his season off in a valuable 1m6f handicap at York, finishing a good second to Prince Alex, who was a horse firmly a a d c e Zeeba d ked ike he i e he hi i g he f b he c d ite get the job done at the finish.

This son of Sea The Stars only got put up 2lb for that solid effort at York and comes into this season on a mark of 87, which I think looks very workable. He was still a bit inexperienced last season and still had some maturing to do, so there should be more to come from as a four-year- d The e e f ice ace f hi hi ea e fa dI e hi c ec i i be h i g he c d de e into an Ebor horse.

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AROUSING (GB) 3 b f Kodiac Enticing (Pivotal) Form: 1Trainer: William Haggas Owner: Lael Stable Well-bred filly; This daughter of Kodiac is a half-sister to three-time Group 1 Prix de la Foret winner One Master, out of Group 3 winner Enticing. Arousing is very unlikely to match the achievements and have the natural ability of her half- i e b he a ead a aged d ha O e Ma e c d win on her racecourse debut. This filly made a highly encouraging start to her racing career at Yarmouth (6f) when beating a nice previous winner trained by Sir Michael Stoute. She was slowly away from the stalls but travelled very well behind the leaders under Tom Marquand before making good headway, once in the clear she picked up very nicely to win a lot more comfortably than the winning margin might suggest.

Arousing looks another useful prospect for William Haggas, who knows this family very well having trained the dam and half-sister. This daughter of Kodiac definitely looks a fair bit sharper than One Master, which many by Kodiac are, but she definitely should make up into a useful three-year-old this season with her family progressing well with age and racing experience. One Master undoubtedly showed her best form over the intermediate trip of 7f, but also placed in Group 1 races over 6f and A i g k e f a i e ha a hi g ba ed he deb cce b i ib e f could be within her range if needed.

A SHAARI (GB) 3 ch f Dubawi Hibaayeb (Singspiel) Form: 1Trainer: Charlie Appleby Owner: Godolphin Well-bred filly; sister to three-time Group/Grade 1 winner Wuheida; dam Group 1 2yo winner and US G ade i e A Shaa i ked e g d he deb a Ne a ke f a ea he eadi pulling clear of a good subsequent winner by over 3-lengths. The ground was Soft on that occasion, which this daughter of Dubawi handled well, she ran a bit green when first asked to quicken, but she picked up strongly inside the final furlong to draw clear. I thought we might have seen this filly again as a juvenile, but for whatever reason she was put away after her impressive debut success. Maybe the fact her sister missed her classic targets as a three-year-old through injury after winning a Group 1 as a juvenile had a factor.

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This daughter of Dubawi has the pedigree to match the class and potential she showed on her debut and looks a very smart prospect for Charlie Applebly and looks a pattern-class performer in the making. Her full-sister was at her best over 1m-1m2f, so I imagine this filly will be more a Guineas filly than an Oaks one this ea I e ha he a f hi fi i be e ac i e f he he she will go for a Guineas trial or head straight to the 1,000 Guineas itself on the first da i Ma b he e e he e he a fi i h a ery bright future.

BEHELD (GB) 3 ch f Frankel Tendu (Oasis Dream) Form: 1Trainer: Roger Charlton Owner: Juddmonte From a good Juddmonte family; This daughter of Frankel is the first foal of Listed-placed 6f winner by Oasis Dream, sister to Showcasing and half-sister to Camacho. This filly made a good first impression when winning on her debut at Newbury (7f) last August despite showing signs of greenness in the early stages by ducking out to her right and losing a couple of lengths from the stalls. Her task was made a bit more difficult by the eventual second racing away from her on the far side of the track, but this filly really got motoring inside the final furlong, really put her head down late on. The third placed filly (Good And Proper) went on to run a nice race at Ascot on her next start behind Listed winner Love Is You and the highly-promising Monsoon Moon, so the form looks to have some substance.

Beheld looks to have plenty of size and scope to develop into a useful type for Roger Charlton this season, who also has the previously mentioned Love Is You and Lucid Dreamer to look forward to in 2021. Jason Watson said she handled the Soft ground pretty well on her debut, but her trainer be ie e he be i ed b be e g d She ayed the 7f trip strongly on debut, which offered h e he i ge a i e b he e e f eed he da - ide I be i e e i g ee he e she returns and how far she can progress.

DARAMETHOS (IRE) 3 b c Sea The Stars Dark Orchid (Dansili) Form: 1Trainer: John & Thady Gosden Owner: Godolphin This son of Sea The Stars is a half-brother to 7f/1m winner Pure Beauty and French 1m winner Calypso Blue; dam 1m Listed winner, out of sister to Group 1 winner Johann Quatz and French Derby winner Hernando. Daramethos did a lot wrong on his debut at Chelmsford (1m2f) last November, but i did hi aki g a i i g deb He a i ide f he a a g ee throughout, he turned wide into the straight and began to find his stride when the pace lifted to win going away. That was a very good performance from this colt, not just because he overcome the clear signs of inexperience he showed, but because it was a slowly run race as well and he did very well to get into contention from his position.

Da a e h d e h d a e i he E De b i ie ib e e be eei g hi i a Derby trial during the spring, but I think this son of Sea The Stars needs a bit more experience before then. He should be better suited by galloping tracks on turf and being by Sea The Stars, he should also e j a e f The e defi i e e c ef hi c a ike G de fi i e i e hi c did k ha a bei g a ked f hi deb e he e be more to come from him in 2021.

EVANIA (GB) 3 b f Golden Horn Hanami (Hernando) Form: 1Trainer: John & Thady Gosden Owner: G B Partnership Nicely-bred filly; half-sister to Group-placed 1m2f winner Regent Street, 1m4f winner Khareef and three-time French 1m2f-1m6f winner Snape Maltings; dam won 1m2f Group 2, also finished fifth in 1,000 Guineas and sixth in Oaks. This daughter of Golden Horn looked the stable second string on jockey bookings ahead of her debut at Lingfield (1m2f) in December, but she comfortably put her stable mate in her place on that occasion, winning by 2-lengths. There was a lot to like about that performance and she really did it nicely under a confident ride from Nicky Mackay. The form of the ace ha ea bee e ed i ce i diffic k ha he bea b he did i e a d i was a good first effort from this filly.

This filly should come into her own as a three-year-old this season and should be suited by a step up f She d e h da e i he E Oak c e b Id hi k ha he connections running her in an Oaks trial in the spring just to find out how good she is. She could return to Lingfield in May for the Oaks trial, which John Gosden won with Oaks winner Anapurna in b he defi i e eed e ig ifica if he g i g be ha c a A a a with there well-bred fillies, black- e i be he ai bjec i e She a nice filly that has a lot of potential.

GREATGADIAN (GER) 3 b c Siyouni Goathemala (Black Sam Bellamy) Form: 31Trainer: Roger Varian Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd 160,000gns yearling; half-brother to 1m4f Listed winner Wolf Country and 7f German Listed winner Goiania, dam 1m3f German Group 3 winner by Black Sam Bellamy. Greatgadian was very well supported ahead of his debut at Ascot (7f) last season, which looked a pretty good contest and the form has worked out pretty well since. He was slowly away, raced towards the rear before making good headway to dispute the lead under Andrea Atzeni, but he seemed to get outpaced once the pace lifted inside the final 2f and was no match for subsequent Group 3 winner La Barrosa and the well-bred Derab. He got off the mark at the second-time of asking at Wolverhampton (1m½f), winning by 4-lengths, he looked far from the finished article on that occasion, hanging his left under pressure and had a good look around inside the final furlong.

The e a like about this son of Siyouni, who should be more the finished article this season and hopefully, should have matured over the winter. He seems to have a lot of talent and has the looks to match, but he just needs a bit more experience to show his best. He needs one more run to qualify f a ha dica a k hich ba ed ha e e ee fa h d be a highe ha b that will depend on how he performs next time. I think there could be a nice handicap in him this season and he strikes me as the type that could go for the London Gold Cup at Newbury over 1m2f before hopefully, progressing into pattern-class races.

HIGH DEFINITION (IRE) 3 b c Galileo Palace (Fastnet Rock) Form: 11Trainer: A P O B ie Owner: D S i h M J Mag ie

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I a h ge fa f this son of Galileo, who was a good winner on his racecourse over 1m at the Curragh before putting up one of the most impressive performances of the season when landing the Group 2 Beresford Stakes just a month later. He was held up out the back and was probably one of the first to come under pressure 3f out, but he started to go through the gears on the outside, picking off rivals with every stride before putting in a strong run inside the final furlong to get up close to home.

Watching the race, you c d he b ice h big a d a hi c was and he definitely struck me as a horse that would develop into a very high-class three-year-old. Inexperience and greenness aside, the Curragh has been a track suiting those up with the pace in recent ea a di not easy to make up ground on the leaders from off the pace, so the fact this colt was able to win from his position with inexperience and immaturity makes him a seriously exciting prospect for Ballydoyle.

High Defi i i i fa f a da k h e headi g i he b he a c ha h d be a he f i f he ea ahead This son of Galileo is the current ante-post favourite for the Epsom Derby, which he looks the e fec e f a d e defi i e be eei g him make his return in a Derby trial.

HURRICANE LANE (IRE) 3 ch c Frankel Gale Force (Shirocco) Form: 1Trainer: Charlie Appleby Owner: Godolphin g ea i g b he f i e F a ke S da Li ed i e half-sister to Group 1 winner Seal Of Approval. Hurricane Lane shaped like a horse that should develop into a smart three-year-old when getting off the mark at this first time of asking at Newmarket (1m) last season.

The ground was very testing that day and his stamina really kicked in at the business end to win going away at the finish under Adam Kirby, who gave this colt a lovely educational ride. The horse in second that day came out to win on his next start, which always a good sign.

This son of Frankel looks certain to be suited by a trip this season with his dam a Listed 2m winner. He looked a big, raw horse when winning on debut so there should be a lot more to come from this colt as a three-year- d hi ea He d e h da e i he E De b b I d e ec connections will want to test his credentials in trial during the spring, but he could be the type that might suit a race like the St Leger more than the Derby. That said, he still needs to prove himself and continue his progress bef e he di e a he ab e He a ikeab e c ha h ef ca ge this season.

LUCID DREAMER (GB) 3 gr f Dansili Sleep Walk (Oasis Dream) Form: 11Trainer: Roger Charlton Owner: Juddmonte This daughter of Dansili made an encouraging start to her career at Kempton (7f), making all the running under Ryan Moore to beat Last Sunset with the pair pulling well clear of the third. That was a pretty comfortable success, despite her running green and jinking left 5f out, she looked pretty straightforward. She followed up the promise of her debut success with another good performance in 7f Conditions Stakes at Newbury, a race her connections won the previous season with Group 1 winner Quadrilateral. She ran green under pressure, but she kept on strongly to put her rivals firmly in their place, looking a very nice prospect for the future.

Lucid Dreamer is from the family of St Leger winner Logician and is bred to make up into a useful middle-distance filly this season, so the fact she was able to win twice over 7f as a juvenile bodes well. That said, she holds an entry in the 1,000 Guineas, which she might lack the speed and experience for without another run, b if he d e e e he i e he he e ea h he c d g f a ia i he i g She a fi h kee i g a e e hi ea f R ge Charlton, who also has Beheld and Love Is You to look forward to in 2021.

MONTASSIB (GB) 3 ch c Exceed And Excel Felwah (Aqlaam) Form: 1Trainer: Roger Varian Owner: Shadwell Estate Co This son of Exceed And Excel comes from a family William Haggas knows very well having trained the da i f ace he a ai ed he da i e A aa h a a e g dh ea d the Group 1 Prix du Moulin. Montassib always caught the eye with the way he was travelling on his debut at Newcastle (6f) last September, before keeping on well to lead inside the final strides comfortably without his rider every going for his stick. The second in that race (Bellissime won next time out) was an expensive Breeze-Up purchase and would have known her job, she was also thought good enough to make her debut in the Group 2 Lowther Stakes. The third (Fayathaan) has won three races since and the fourth (One Over Par) also come out and won on her next start. The form has a lot of substance to it and this colt won very comfortably, so he undoubtedly looks a horse to follow this season.

M a ib i a e i e e i g c f he ea ahead a d I ki g f ad eei g hi a a three-year- d I a ki g f a d seeing what route connections go with him this season as he defi i e ha e gh gea f f a he h ed hi deb b he e e h e i hi edig ee ha he ha e a e i b i c d be ha f igh i be He going to be an easy horse to place early in the season, but I think he can land a similar race under a penalty, before progressing through the ranks.

MONSOON MOON (GB) 3 gr f Kingman Scuffle (Daylami) Form: 31Trainer: John & Thady Gosden Owner: Juddmonte Nicely-bred filly from a good Juddmonte family; half-sister to Group 1 St Leger winner Logician, US Grade 3 winner Suffused; dam 1m winner, half-sister to Cityscape and Bated Breath. Monsoon Moon ran a nice race on her debut at Ascot (1m) to finish third despite showing clear signs of greenness.

She was a bit keen and travelled widest of all coming into the home turn before carrying her head a bit high under pressure and having a good look around when hitting the front narrowly 1f out. The form of that race looks pretty smart with the winner (Love Is You) going on to land a Listed contest impressively on her next start. Monsoon Moon easily got off the mark at the second time of asking with a fluent success at Newmarket (1m), looking a lot more straightforward and travelling strongly throughout.

This daughter of Kingman looks a very smart prospect for John and Thady Gosden for the season ahead and she looks to have all the right attributes to develop into a very smart filly. Both her runs as a juvenile came over a mile, but there’s plenty of stamina in her pedigree to suggest that m f-1m4f could be her best trips as a three-year-old, but she does still hold an entry in the , Guineas, so it’ll be interesting to see what route connections take. She should prove pretty versatile when it comes to ground conditions.

MUTASAABEQ (GB) 3 br c Invincible Spirit Ghanaati Giant’s Causeway Form: 1Trainer: Charlie Hills Owner: Shadwell Estate Co Well-bred colt; closely related to 1m winner Afaak, half-brother to dirt 6f Group 3 winner Wafy; dam 1,000 Guineas winner Ghanaati, half-sister to 1m4f Group 3 winner and Group 1-placed Mawatheeq.

This well-bred son of Invincible Spirit looked a very nice type for the future when getting off the mark at the first time of asking at Newmarket (7f) in testing ground conditions last season. It was a smooth performance from this colt and he only needed a slight bit of encouragement from Dane O’Neill to hit the front and put the race to bed inside the final furlong. The form of that races looks good enough with the third winning easily at Chelmsford since.

Mutasaabeq is bred to make up into a very useful performer as a three-year-old and he’s a colt that still could be anything as a three-year-old. He doesn’t have an entry in the 2,000 Guineas, but that might not stop his connections from running in a trial in the spring if he’s going well at home. He also could be the type of horse connections feel might not want to be put under too much pressure early on in the campaign. He saw out the 7f on Heavy ground well on his debut and he should have no issue getting m this season. He’s a colt to keep a close eye on.

OCEAN ROAD (IRE) 3 b f Australia Love And Laughter (Theatrical) Form: 21Trainer: Hugo Palmer Owner: Qatar Racing Limited This daughter of Epsom Derby winner Australia is a half-sister to 1m-1m4f winner and Canadian Grade 1 winner Wigmore Hall and German 1m2f Listed winner Lady Liberty. Ocean Road caught the eye when finish second on her racecourse debut last season at Nottingham (1m½f) behind the bea if b ed N Sa h did ha e he be efi f e e ie ce he da H g Pa e fi was no match for the winner on that occasion, but she made some really good headway inside the final 3f after a slow start and being edgy going down to post. I thought she might have learnt a bit more that she clearly had on her debut going into her next race at Lingfield (1m), but she was clearly still immature. She was slowly away again, but she powered down the Lingfield straight under Cieren Fallon to win easily at the line. I thought that was a pretty smart effort under the circumstances with the potential of better to come.

Ocean Road should continue her progression this season as a three-year-old for Hugo Palmer and he e h e he ca de e i a e ef fi She i d b ed be i ed b a e middle-distances being by Australia and a half- i e Wig e Ha I e ha e connections will decide to take with this fi he e a a he e e ed i he Oak a d eed e e ge a ha dica a k hich ce ai ake he a da k h e f he ea ahead She a a ec ha c ec i i be h i g ick e b ack-type with.

POLLING DAY (IRE) 3 b c Sea The Stars Pollyana (Whipper) Form: 1 Trainer: John & Thady Gosden Owner: Godolphin Thi f Sea The S a a a e e i e g ea i g b he did ake he acec e last season as a juvenile for John and Thady Gosden. He made up that with a very promising debut success at Lingfield (1m2f), going clear of his rivals inside the final furlong to win going away at the finish. The form has already taken a nice boost with the third (Marshall Plan) winning nicely on his next outing at Wolverhampton, looking a useful type in his own right.

P i g Da fi e e he c d be a hi g ca eg c i gi he F a ea a d he ce ai looks a colt with a huge amount of nature ability. As we know, John Gosden has unleashed some very smart horses on the all-weather in recent years and it would be no surprise if this son of Sea The Stars was good enough to add his name to that growing list as a three-year-old this season. He holds an e i he E De b i be i e e i g ee he e he G de ea decide g i h he colt next time. He will definitely need more experience before he goes for anything fancy, so he could g f a he N ice S ake de a e a bef e ack i g a De b ia He a h e i h a f e

PORT SUNLIGHT (IRE) 3 b f Harzand Liber Nauticus (Azamour) Form: 41Trainer: D K Weld Owner: Moyglare Stud Farm Thi da gh e f De We d E De b i e Ha a d i a ha f-sister to 7f Listed winner Miss Celestial; dam Group 3 Musidora Stakes winner for Sir Michael Stoute and from the family of twoi e B eede C i e a d S Lege i e C d i P S igh b i he e c agi g deb effort at Navan (1m) to win nicely at the second time of asking at Gowran Park by 3-lengths. She was slowly into stride and travelled very wide turning into the home straight, but she stayed on very well de e ei e i gg d c di i S f Hea I e h g d ha ace a b I thought this filly done very well to win on the day and that performance bodes very well for the future.

Port Sunlight looks the type of filly Dermot Weld does very well with and I think she could be quite an e ci i g ec f he ea ahead Bei g a da gh e f De b i e Ha a d d e ec hi filly to come into her own this season as a three-year-old, especially when stepping up to middledistances. She holds an entry in the Irish Oaks and I think she could be the type to be suited by the ace She ce ai a fi kee he igh ide i 1.

POTAPOVA (GB) 3 b f Invincible Spirit Safina (Pivotal) Form: 1Trainer: Sir Michael Stoute Owner: Cheveley Park Stud Nicely-bred filly from a good Cheveley Park family; half-sister to Group 3 winner Marenko and fourtime winner (1m-1m2f) Davydenko; dam 7f winner, out of 1,000 Guineas, Lockinge Stakes and Nassau Stakes winner Russian Rhythm. This daughter of Invincible Spi i c d ha e bee a e impressive when winning on her debut at Chelmsford (7f) in November. She always travelled well tracking the leaders before quickening away from her rivals in the blink of an eye under Ryan Moore to win by a growing 6-length Si Michae S ed e ha e a i a he fi i e f a ki g b he he d e i f e ea he e e a a d e f e ha a e -class winners in waiting.

Potapova looks a filly with a very bright future ahead of and is undoubtedly a filly with a lot of talent.

She d e h d a fa c e ie c i g i he F a ea b I e Si Michae S e i ha e a a a ed f he fi hi ea I diffic k h fa he ca c i b hi season, but she undoubtedly has the talent and pedigree to do very well. She looks like a filly that will be suited by a mile this season.

ROYAL CHAMPION (IRE) 3 b c Shamardal Emirates Queen (Street Cry) Form: 1Trainer: Roger Varian Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum This son of the late Shamardal is a half-brother to useful 1m4-1m5f winner Outbox; dam 1m2f and 1m4f Group 2 winner, half-sister to Group 1 winner/top sire Dubawi. This colt got his career off to the perfect start when winning at the first time of asking at Newmarket (1m) last season for Roger Varian and Sheikh Mohammed Obaid. He was slowly away but made good headway under Andrea Atzeni before being ridden clear 1f out, he showed clear signs of inexperience when out on his own inside the final furlong, he was comfortably holding off the second, who looks a nice type for Charlie Appleby. The form in behind has worked out well with the third, fifth and sixth all landing races since.

Royal Champion was put away over the winter after his debut success, he holds an entry in the 2,000 G i ea a d E De b b he d b ed i eed e e e ie ce if he g i g be he e to compete in those races this season. He has a huge amount of potential and a serious amount of ability to go with his pedigree, he has everything you need to develop into a top-class racehorse.

Roger Varian will undoubtedly have his plan for this colt but I would expect to see him make his return in the Craven Stakes over the same course and distance he won his maiden over, which should reveal more in terms of his Guineas/Derby credentials.

SANTA BARBARA (IRE) 3 b f Camelot Se a D ea

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Form: 1Trainer: A P O B ie Owner: Mrs John Magnier/Michael Tabor/Derrick Smith/Westerberg Well-bred daughter of 2,000 Guineas and Epsom Derby winner Camelot; half-sister to four-time G ade G i e I ide a G ade B eede C Mi e i e O de Of A a ia da aced f B eede C Fi Ma e T f i e S a i e Sa a Ba bara created a huge impression when winning at the first time of asking last season at the Curragh (1m). She was held up under Seamie Heffernan before making good headway travelling strongly, she cruised to the front effortlessly to win easily. I thought that was one of the most impressive debut performances I saw last season from a j e iea d d ca de c ibe he i a i e i ha e f a ce ade I a i e e i g hear Seamie Heffernan say she could best out of the family after the race considering her half-sister is a four-time winner at the highest level.

This filly saw the mile out pretty well on debut to suggest she can stay further as a three-year-old, but she undoubtedly showcased plenty of gears as well to suggest she can compete in top- e e ace e a i e She d e ha e he experienced, battle-ha de ed fi e f Aida O B ie a G i ea i e b I ec ha he e e ee he ake he e a d depending on how she goes there will determine if she goes to Epsom. Both her siblings and grand-da a he B eede C I d i agi e he could be the type to go to the US at the end of the season if all goes well.

SEA EMPRESS (IRE) 3 ch f Sea The Stars Tayma (Exceed And Excel) Form: 1Trainer: William Haggas Owner: Sunderland Holding Inc Sea Empress created a very big impression when winning on her debut at Newcastle (1m) last October. She travelled very well throughout, making smooth headway to go to front 1f from home, she kept on well under hands and heels to win comfortably at the finish. That looked a very promising fi eff f hi fi h did c ee k aigh f a d i he e i i a ie bef eha d The form of the race looks very strong with the second going on to win by 9-lengths next time and looks a very smart prospect in her own right, with the pair pulling nicely clear of the rest.

This daughter of Sea The Stars looks another bright prospect for William Haggas and Sunderland Holding, who sadly lost the top-c a Sea Of C a a c e f ea ag I e hi fi i have the ability of Sea Of Class or match her achievemen b I defi i e hi k he a fi i ha nice future ahead of her. She looks to be more an Oaks type rather than a Guineas type so I suspect e be eei g he i a Oak ia a ff She h d ha e b e gai i g e b ack-type this season.

SHANDRA (IRE) 3 ch f Sea The Stars Shareen (Bahri) Form: 1Trainer: D K Weld Owner: H H Aga Khan This well-related daughter of Sea The Stars made a likeable debut at the Curragh (7f) last season when winning nicely under Oisin Orr after being a bit keen early. Shandra really quickened up well to lead inside the final furlong, only needing to be ridden under hands and heels to go through the gears. The form took a nice boost when the third (Talacre) won next time at Gowran Park and now has an official rating of 90. There had been talk that Shandra could run again as juvenile at a higherlevel, but connections opted to mind her with her three-year-old campaign in mind, which looks a good move.

Shandra looks a very bright prospect for Dermot Weld, who knows the family well having trained the half-sister to win two Group 2 races over 1m2f. This daughter of Sea The Stars looks certain to appreciate a step up in trip this season based on the way she finished off her race on debut. Her edig ee gge he be be i ed b f b bei g a da gh e f Sea The S a he e a a h e he ca ge f She h d e ie i he I i h G i ea a d I i h Oak a d I h ef ha he e e this filly can progress to this season.

SPANGLER IRE) 3 gr c Starspangledbanner Sixpenny Sweets (Dalakhani) Form: 1Trainer: Hughie Morrison Owner: Martin Hughes & Michael Kerr-Dineen This son of Starspangledbanner is a half-brother to four-time 1m winner Contrive and the talented 1m2f Kipps, who should have a big handicap in him this season for the same connections. Spangler made very good headway after an untidy start to made an impressive winning debut at Leicester (7f) Hea g d a ea i g ice c ea i ide he fi a f g H ghie M i d e have many first- i e i e b he he d e he e a a h i ga i f e ea he e e ef l. Spangler seemed to enjoy the underfoot conditions at Leicester, he really icke ed ice i igh be he ca e he h hi be f ih e c i he g da b h his siblings also mostly raced on ground with Soft in the going description.

S a g e i ce ai a c hi c ec i i be ki g f ad hi ea a d he e d b ed e f a ed e ia i hi He d e ha e a fa c e ie c i g i he ea i ike e be eei g hi i a c a ic trial in the spring. It will be interesting to see he e he a ff a he eed a he c e f a if f a ha dica a k He bab ran to about 86-88 on his debut. He looks the type to run in some nice three-year-old handicaps in the summer. His debut win came over 7f, but he should be suited by a step up in trip this season with his pedigree suggesting 1m-1m2f, but his half-brother does stay a bit further.

STAR SEEKING (IRE) 3 b f Gleneagles Saturn Girl (Danehill Dancer) Form: 1Trainer: Sir Michael Stoute Owner: Michael Tabor Star Seeking put in a very smart performance when winning on her debut at Leicester (7f) last season f Si Michae S e a d Michae Tab She a kee g i he a b ked e y keen to come home, racing freely early under William Buick, she travelled smoothly into connection and quickened up nicely to win heavily eased down at the finish. Sir Michael Stoute has always liked to send some nice types to Leicester to make their racec e deb a d he d e ha e a i a the first time of asking, so the fact this filly was able to bodes very well as those that do win are usually pretty good.

She b G e eag e h ca ied he e i k ic i he G i ea S a Seeki g d e h d a fa c e ie headi g i he ea b Id ee a ea h he c d e he G i ea c ede ia i a ia i he i g if he g d e gh he e i ha e be paying to supplement her. If the Guineas i he a he e e f i ie f a fi ike her. She definitely still has a bit of growing up to do mentally, but she hopefully should develop into a useful type between 7f-1m.

STAR CALIBER (GB) 3 bb c Golden Horn L

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Form: 1Trainer: Andrew Balding Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd 200,000gns yearling; half-brother to Sandringham Stakes winner Agrotera; dam 6f winner, half-sister to Group 1 winner Sortilege. This son of Golden Horn looked a nice type when landing a Maiden Stakes at Goodwood (1m) last September for Andrew Balding. He was there to be shot at after finding himself in front a long way from home, but he kept on well under pressure to hold off the strong finishing Dhushan at the finish. Silvestre De Sousa was full of praise for this colt after that success and he believes the e i be h ge i e e c e f hi c i he f e Star Caliber looks a very nice colt for connections to look forward to as a three-year-old this season a d he h d h ef ha e g i hi big f a e e he i e He b G lden Horn and h d aE De b e I d i agi e he be ee i a De b ia b he c d be he e make his return in the 1m2f Conditions Stakes at Newbury in April, which is a race that often produces nice horses. He looks a colt with a nice future ahead of him.

TAIPAN (FR) 3 b c Frankel Kenzadargent (Kendargent) Form: 1Trainer: Mrs John Harrington Owner: Ms Fiona Carmichael This son of Frankel was good winner on his debut at Naas (1m) last season in testing ground conditions for Jessica Harrington and Shane Foley. He was drawn out in the car park in stall 17 of 18, which meant he was held up off the pace, he was pushed along a long way from home but he responded very well for pressure, keeping on strongly to lead towards the finish. That was a very good effort in the conditions, especially for his debut.

Thi big a c k he e ha d e a a h ee-year-old and just be a very nice colt for Jessica Harrington, who does very well with her Flat runners. She seems to hold this colt in pretty highega d a d he be h i g he ca de e i a De b c e de this season. I believe the plan for this colt will be to test his classic credentials in the 1m2f Ballysax Stakes at Leopardstown, which should reveal more. He handled the Heavy ground well on debut, but he should have no issue on a sounder surface and he should stay 1m4f as a three-year-old.

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TANMAWWY (IRE) 3 b c invincible Spirit Rufoof (Zamindar) Form: 1Trainer: Charlie Hills Owner: Shadwell Estate Co From a good Shadwell family; half-brother to 6f winner Rewaayat and 1m- m f inne M haa a Nephew; dam 7f winner, half-sister to top-sprinter Muhaarar. Tanmawwy put in a very impressive performance on his debut at Haydock (6f) last season to easily by over 4-lengths. He travelled well before making smooth headway and quickening up well to pull clear in the Soft ground conditions.

There are definitely some holes to poke in the strength of the form of that contest, but the third, fourth and sixth have all won since and Tanmawwy could only have beaten what was put in front of him.

This son of Invincible Spirit looks a good prospect for Charlie Hills for the season ahead and like the e f he famil he l k a e in e I diffic l a h far he can progress this season b d like hink he can de el in a a e n-class performer over 6f based on his pedigree and he le f ic f hi deb in The e a en man deb inne ha c ld icken like he could in testing conditions and really eat up the ground, so that certainly bodes well for the future.

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UNCLE BRYN (GB) 3 b c Sea The Stars Wall Of Sound Form: 11Trainer: John & Thady Gosden Owner: Chasemore Farm Thi n f G inea E m De b and P i de l A c de T i m he inne Sea The S a i a halfb he Cha em e Fa m G inne B me f ef l Li ed-placed 1m2f winner Wall Of S nd Uncle B n en in man n eb k hen ing in a very taking performance at Kempton (1m) on debut. He looked green and looked to have plenty on his plate a fair way off the pace turning for home, but he quickened up nicely up the inside rail, before powering away inside the final furlong to win easily. He was given another run at the backend of November possibly just to gain a bit more experience as he did still look quite immature at Kempton, he again looked a very smart prospect when making all and quickening clear at Wolverhampton (1m1f).

John Gosden has unleashed some serious talent on the all-weather tracks in recent seasons with superstar Enable at the head of the list of those that have starter their career on an artificial surface.

This colt could be another star to add to that growing list hi ea n and he a c l ha ce ainl l k ha e a e b igh f e ahead f him He en e ed in he E m De b and I m e e ll be eeing him in a De b ial a me in in he ing b he a ed hich migh j make him very well-handica ed f me hing ea l in he cam aign I kn he e a handica a Sandown John Gosden won with Jack Hobbs before going on to run in the Dante Stakes, which could be a route he may take.

ZAAJEL (GB) 3 gr f Awtaad Elshaadin (Dalakhani) Form: 1Trainer: Roger Varian Owner: Shadwell Estate Co Zaajel is a daughter of Irish 2,000 Guineas winner Awtaad and is a half-sister to Khaloosy, who was a very impressive winner of the Britannia Stakes for connections last season. Zaajel was able to get off the mark at the first time of asking at Kempton (7f) in November, something her half-b he c ldn manage to do on his debut. She attracted plenty of support in the betting beforehand so a good effort was clearly expected from this filly, she got the job done in good style, showing a good late burst of speed inside the final furlong to win going away. The fourth placed horse was a very impressive winner of a competitive contest at Doncaster on his next start and looks to have a bright future ahead of him, so the form looks useful.

Thi fill d e n ha e an fanc en ie heading in he ea n I m n e ha he immedia e lan f hi fill ill be hi ea n b he e a g ea g amme f a fill like he elf She h ld be best suited by 1m this season based on her pedigree and the way she hit the line on her debut at Kempton. She could be the type of filly connections decide to go to the Sandringham Stakes with at R al A c af e an he n She defini el a fill l k for in 2021.

ZAAJIRAH (IRE) 3 b f Shamardal Lanansaak (Zamindar) Form: 1Trainer: Roger Varian Owner: Shadwell Estate Co This daughter of Shamardal quickened up nicely to win going away at the finish to record an impressive success on her debut at Kempton (1m). She was very strong in the market beforehand, so he clea l had been h ing len bef ehand b i ible he ace he n a n he strongest of races. That said, there was a couple of nicely-bred types in there that had the benefit of experience, so time will tell how strong that race was, but Zaajirah was an impressive winner and shaped like a filly that could be a nice prospect for Roger Varian.

The dam was a smart filly for connections and I remember her effortlessly winning a handicap at A c b he defini el had he i k and I m n e ee e g ee he be f he n he racecourse. I think Zaajirah looks a lot more straightforward than her dam so hopefully she can reach her true potential this season as a three-year-old. This filly holds an entry in the 1,00 Guineas, which could become a target if she shapes well in a trial in the spring, but she could be the type of filly her connections decide to take a more patient approach with as her half-brother is seriously talented but al e i l f agile I m h ef l he ll ick me black-type throughout the campaign.

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ALEAS (GB) 3 ch g Archipenko – Alea Iacta (Invincible Spirit) Form: 211Trainer: Ralph Beckett Owner: Miss K Rausing This gelded son of Archipenko ran a nice race on his debut at Salisbury (1m) last season, finishing a neck second to Belloccio, who went on to win a Listed race in France on his next start for David Menuisier. Aleas built on the promise he showed on his debut to get off the mark at the second-time of asking when landing a competitive contest at Newbury (1m) under a good ride from Rossa Ryan, handling the Heavy ground conditions well. That looked a good contest and I think the second (Title) is a horse to keep on the right side of this season. He was given an opening handicap mark of 82 after his Newbury success, which was pretty lenient, he took advantage in good style at Kempton (1m), keeping on well inside the final furlong in the style of a horse that has more to come.

Aleas went up 4lb for his Kempton success and comes into the 2021 season on a mark of 86, which I think has plenty of scope for further improvement. There’s plenty of speed on the dam side of his pedigree, but this gelding looked all about stamina last season and he should have no issue stepping up to 1m2f as a three-year-old. This gelding could be a nice handicap in him this season and I’m hopeful there should be more to come from him throughout the season.

BAGUE D’OR (IRE) 3 ch g Belardo – Ravensburg (Raven’s Pass) Form: 765Trainer: Chris Wall Owner: Salah Fustak Well-bred; half-brother to 1m2f winner and Listed-placed Black Lotus (OR ); dam by Breeders’ Cup Classic winner Raven’s Pass, half-sister to 1m4f Group 2 winner High Accolade. This son of Belardo didn’t show much on his racecourse debut at Yarmouth (7f) last season, but he ran a much more promising race on his second outing at Goodwood (1m), catching the eye travelling well behind the leaders, he looked a bit green under pressure and couldn’t make any impression on the leaders. He ran an eye-catching race on his final outing when finishing fifth at Chelmsford (1m). He showed plenty of signs of inexperience, lugging to his left up the home straight, Jack Mitchell couldn’t get him organised, but he shaped like a horse that undoubtedly had some ability.

This son of Belardo has been gelded since his last run and I think there should be more to come from him in handicaps this season for Chris Wall, who’s a shrewd trainer that’s always worth keeping on the right side of throughout the Flat season. Bague D’Or looked a big, raw horse last season that should be capable of winning races this season off a mark of 69 and should be suited by stepping up to 1m2f as a three-year-old. I’m not sure he enjoyed the quick ground on his debut at Yarmouth and seemed much more at home at Goodwood on an easier surface, which most of Belardo’s offspring seemed to be suited by, but that run on quicker ground was possibly more due to inexperience.

BIG BOY BOBBY (IRE) 3 b g Vadamos Duchess Of Foxland (Medecis) Form: 858Trainer: Roger Charlton Owner: Paul & Clare Rooney Big Boy Bobby could never land a real blow in his three races in some good novice events as a juvenile last season for Roger Charlton, but this son of Prix Du Moulin winner Vadamos, looks as if he could make up a useful handicapper this season. He kept on well at the finish from the back on his debut at Kempton (7f), behind some nice types including Secret Protector and Rafiki. He built on that encouraging first effort with an eye-catching run at Newbury (1m) on Heavy ground, keeping on nicely inside the final furlong. He had Aleas and Title (should be winning races this season) front of him on that occasion, with easy subsequent winner Tasman Bay in behind, so that looked a decent race. He was slowly and got outpaced in a slowly run race on his final outing at Kempton (7f), but the sharper track and drop in trip also didn t aid his cause on that occasion.

There should be more to come from him this season in handicaps off a mark of 77, which looks workable on his best effort at Newbury last season. His Newbury run also suggested a step up to 1m2f will suit him and that should also unlock further improvement in this gelding as a three-year-old. I ll be disappointed if he doesn t land a race or two for Paul and Clare Rooney.

COLDSTREAM (IRE) 3 b c Australia Balandra (Medicean) Form: 93-4 Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton Owner: Aston House Stud Coldstream has shaped well in some useful events on the all-weather for Eve Johnson Houghton over the winter and he looks like a horse that will have more to come once handicapping on turf. We didn t learn a lot about him on his debut effort at Kempton (7f), he was slowly away and could never make any real progress from the rear under an educational ride. There were definitely positives to take from his second start at Chelmsford (1m), finishing third behind the Sir Michael Stoute trained Sabousi. It was a tactical race where they went a steady pace, as a result Coldstream took a keen hold, got outpaced and ran a bit green, but he wasn t beaten far at the finish. His final outing came in a good novice event at Wolverhampton (1m1½f), finishing fourth behind the very promising Sea The Shells. Coldstream ran a nice race, showing clear signs of ability despite losing a shoe and hanging to his left, he wasn t beaten that far at the finish.

This son of Australia should have no problem landing a race this season off a mark of 71, which I think is quite lenient based on the potential he showed on his last two runs. He s bred to be suited by a step up in distance and should have no issue staying 1m4f as a three-year-old, but I suspect he ll start off over 1m2f. He has race fitness on his side with his last effort coming in March, so he should be ready to go early on in the season, which might be the best time to catch him.

CHASE THE DOLLAR (GB) 3 b c Frankel – Cape Dollar (Cape Cross) Form: 212Trainer: Mark Johnston Owner: Saeed Suhail Well-bred son of Frankel; brother to 1m4f winner Deal A Dollar; dam Group 2 winner, from the family of Epsom Derby winner Generous. Chase The Dollar shaped nicely on each of his three starts as juvenile last season for Mark Johnston, but always shaped as if he’ll be more of the finished article as a three-year-old. He built on his debut second at Musselburgh (7f) to get off the mark at the secondtime of asking at Ayr (7f). That was a nice performance and he showed a very good attitude under pressure to hold-off the late challenge of subsequent Listed winner Pythagoras. He was sent-off odds on for his handicap debut at Chester (7 f), but he didn’t quite have the gears of the winner on that occasion. He stayed on well at the finish, but was always being held by the winner.

Chase The Dollar is bred to do well as a three-year-old and I think he’s the progressive type Mark Johnston does well with. He should be more than capable of winning races off a mark of 80 this season, especially when tackling middle-distances, which should bring out further improvement in this son of Frankel. It would be no surprise if he could land a handicap early in the season before going on to be competitive in a handicap at Royal Ascot or Glorious Goodwood in the summer.

DARK SHIFT (GB) 3 gr c Dark Angel – Mosuo (Oasis Dream) Form: 12Trainer: Charlie Hills Owner: H Frost Dark Shift created a very big impression when winning on his debut at Ascot (6f) last season, beating a useful colt in Twilight Calls (OR 85), who had previous experience going into the race. He won very comfortably on that occasion by 4-lengths and there was a lot to like about the way he travelled into contention before quickening away like a very smart colt in the making. He was sent-off favourite for a 6f Conditions Stakes a month later at Salisbury, but couldn’t quite land the odds, finishing a close second to Apollo One (OR 104), who has gone on to win a Listed race since. The ground was Soft on that occasion and despite seemingly handling the ground well, he couldn’t quite show the same acceleration he did at Ascot on it, but it was still a sound effort in defeat.

This son of Dark Angel has been given a mark of 88, which I think is pretty fair considering the strength of both his runs as a juvenile last season and there could be a nice handicap to be won with him off such a mark this season. He undoubtedly has the speed for 6f, but there’s plenty of stamina on the dam side of his pedigree with his dam being a half-sister to Group 1 winner Ulysses, so it would be no surprise to see him tackle 7f during the season if the races are there for him. It would be nice to think he can progress into a pattern-class performer by the end of the campaign for Charlie Hills.

ENCOUNTER ORDER (IRE) 3 b c Siyouni – Miss Emma May (Hawk Wing) Form: 622Trainer: Ismail Mohammed Owner: Abdulla Al Mansoori This son of Siyouni looked a big, raw horse last season, but he definitely showed signs of ability on each of his three outings as a juvenile. He ran in the valuable Convivial Maiden Stakes at York (7f) on his debut, but despite showing up well enough in a good contest, he was never able to land a blow.

He built on that run to a nice race on his second start at Yarmouth (7f) behind Ready To Venture, who brought some useful form into the race having previously finished second to a smart type at Newmarket. Encounter Order travelled well enough under Silvestre De Sousa, but ran green under pressure, hanging to the left and flashing his tail inside the final furlong. He had Fundamental a nose back in third on that occasion, who has progressed well since for John and Thady Gosden. He was no match for Set Point on his final outing of the season at Haydock (1m½f), but he again showed he had ability in back in second, keeping on inside the final furlong.

As mentioned, Encounter Order had a tendency to hang and flash his tail under pressure last season, but it never stopped him from going forward and I’m happy to just put that down as inexperience at this stage of his career. This horse looks as if he’ll do better as a three-year-old this season and there should be races to be won with him this season for Ismail Mohammed. He looked versatile in terms of ground conditions last season having run well on Good to Firm and Soft ground. He stayed the extended mile well at Haydock, well-enough to suggest he could get further this season and he’s related to winners over 1m4f.

ENCOURAGE (GB) 3 b g Iffraaj – Good Hope (Cape Cross) Form: 423Trainer: Roger Charlton Owner: The Queen This son of son of Iffraaj lived up to his name and shaped with plenty of encouragement on his first two starts last season for Roger Charlton. He kept on well from off the pace once switched to the stands rail on his debut at Newbury (7f), finishing fourth despite taking a keen hold and getting outpaced. He ran well enough next time at Kempton (1m) behind Lightening Shore, who was given a good ride from the front. Encourage didn’t quite have the pace to challenge the winner inside the final furlong, but kept on well. He made his made his handicap debut at Nottingham (1m½f) just over three-weeks later, finishing third behind Fabilis, who made all the running. Encourage kept on well at the finish from off the pace on that occasion, well enough to suggest he’s a well-handicapped threeyear-old ahead.

Encourage has been gelded over the winter, which should help as he was quite keen in a couple of his races last season, so hopefully that should allow him to settle better this season. I think there’s a race or two to be won with him this season off a mark of 78, which looked within his compass based on his run at Nottingham. He’s by Iffraaj, but there’s stamina on the dam side of his pedigree to suggest he’ll appreciate stepping up to middle-distances as a three-year-old this season.

JACK BEAN (GB) 3 b g Golden Horn – Faslen (Fasliyev) Form: 857Trainer: Sir Mark Prescott Bt Owner: Paddy Barrett 70,000gns yearling; brother to 7f winner Cedar Cage, closely related to 9-time winner (including three Listed races 1m-1m2f) Don’t Be; dam Group-placed, from the family of Sleepytime. This son of Golden Horn comes from a family Sir Mark Prescott knows very well and has had good success with in the past having trained the close relative Don’t Be to win nine races. It’s unlikely Jack Bean is going to match her achievements this season, but he’s a horse that should take a step forward and improve throughout the campaign. He’s only beaten two rivals so far in his races, but he’s been running over 7f-1m, which looked on the sharp side and was outpaced on each start.

This son of Golden Horn hasn’t shown much to date in his races, but he looks the type Sir Mark Prescott does well with and I’m hoping he can reach the potential of his pedigree this season as a three-year-old. He comes into the campaign on a mark of 58, which should give him a nice opportunity to progress off. Given a break and gelded since his last run, Jack Bean should relish a step up in distance this season with his pedigree suggesting 1m4f will suit, but it would be no surprise to see him get further with more time and racing. He could be a typical Sir Mark Prescott improver this.

KINGMANIA (IRE) 3 b f Kingman – Greek Goddess (Galileo) Form: 641Trainer: Chris Wall Owner: Salah Fustak This daughter of Kingman ran encouragingly on her racecourse debut at Newbury (6f), she kept on well behind the il-fated Fly Miss Helen despite not having the pace to challenge. Similar comments apply to her second start at Pontefract (6f) where she finished fourth behind Meu Amor, who went on to finish a close second in a Listed contest. Kingmania got outpaced once the pace lifted and didn’t have the gears of those in front of her on that occasion, but it was another encouraging effort. She was sent-off a warm favourite for her handicap debut at Yarmouth (7f) when last seen as a juvenile, she landed the odds and won pretty cosily under Pat Cosgrave. She needed almost every yard of the step up to 7f on that occasion after getting outpaced when the pace quickened and she only really began to motor inside the final half a furlong, but she was well on top of things at the line. She would have learnt a lot about racing that day and she should come on plenty for the experience.

Kingmania went up 6lb to a mark of 72 for that success, which I think is pretty fair considering the way she won in the end. I think there’s more races to be won with this filly this season and she could be a quite a nice prospect for her connections in 2021. She should be suited by a step up in trip this season for Chris Wall and it’s likely 1m will be her trip, but she’s a half-sister to a 1m6f winner, so she could get a bit further in time. There’s a good race programme for a filly like her to progress and I’m hopeful she will. I wouldn’t be a surprise if she could progress into a Sandringham Stakes type if she’s seen early in the campaign.

KING OF TSAVO (GB) 3 b g Dubawi – Royal Decree (Street Cry) Form: 641Trainer: Roger Charlton Owner: Andrew Rosen 210,000gns yearling; half-brother to 7f Group 2 winner War Decree and 1m winner Fashion Royalty; dam out of US 1m2f Grade 1 winner. King Of Tsavo weakened in the Heavy ground conditions on his debut at Newbury (1m) last season in a race that looks certain to work out well this season, before going on to shape encouragingly on his second start at Wolverhampton (1m½f) from off the pace.

Given an opening mark of 70 for those efforts, connections took advantage at Kempton (1m) with a very good performance from this son of Dubawi. He quickened clear under James Doyle and hit the line strongly at the finish to win comfortably.

King Of Tsavo went up 10lb for that win, but I think there should be more races to be won with this horse this season, who has been gelded during the off-season. His half-brother War Decree (War Front) won his Group 2 over 7f as a juvenile, but he was a winner over 1m2f as a three-year-old, so I suspect with this gelding being by Dubawi, he should have no issue staying further this season. I think he’s a horse to look out for over 1m2f off a mark of 0 and I’ll be disappointed if that handicap mark doesn’t continue to head north throughout the campaign.

LEGEND OF DUBAI (GB) 3 b c Dubawi – Speedy Boarding (Shamardal) Form: 322Trainer: Roger Varian Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum This son of Dubawi cost 500,000gns as a yearling and is the first foal of 1m2f Group 1 winner Speedy Boarding. He didn’t quite live up to his price tag last season as a juvenile, but he ran three solid races, which suggested there could be more to come from him as a three-year-old. He made his debut in a good novice event at Newbury (7f) won by Guru with Maximal in second. Legend Of Dubai kept on well inside the final furlong, but was no match for the first two on that occasion. He was sent-off odds-on for his second start at Haydock (1m), but couldn’t quite catch River Alwen, who ran well in a Listed race on his next start and is now rated 98. This well-bred colt finished his campaign with a second at Doncaster (1m) on handicap debut behind subsequent Group 3 winner Lone Eagle, beaten just over a length at the finish. Lone Eagle clearly improved massively on his Doncaster performance to win his Group 3, but it’s still encouraging that Legend Of Dubai could run him so close considering he’s rated 26lb higher now.

This son of Dubai should be a confirmed winner off a mark of 5 this season and I’ll be shocked if he doesn’t get his head in front in 2021 for Roger Varian. He looks the perfect type for the London Gold Cup at Newbury, which is a race I love and a race that always throws up a good winner and it’s a race Roger Varian and the owner won in 2017 with subsequent Group 1 winner Defoe. Wherever he runs this season this season, Legend Of Dubai is certainly a horse to keep on the right side of in a handicap off his current mark. He still holds an entry in the Epsom Derby heading into the campaign.

MOHAAFETH (IRE) 3 ch c Frankel – French Dressing (Sea The Stars) Form: 73-1 Trainer: William Haggas Owner: Shadwell Estate Co 350,000gns yearling; closely related to 1m4f winner French Polish; dam 1m2f Listed winner, halfsister to US 1m4f Grade 3 winner and 1m2f Listed winner Soft Centre (dam 1m2f Group 1 winner Sultanina). This well-bred son of Frankel showed up well in a competitive contest on his debut at Doncaster (1m) last season in a race won by Latest Generation. He was slowly into stride and held up towards the rear before making steady headway over 2f out, he weakened inside the final furlong, possibly due to using his energy to get into challenging position. Mohaafeth was sent-off a warm favourite for his next outing a month later at Salisbury (1m), but he couldn’t land the odds despite hitting the front 2f out, he drifted right under pressure inside the final furlong and couldn’t sustain his effort. That race has worked out very well since with the Belloccio going on to win a Listed race in France and Aleas winning his next two starts, including a handicap off a mark of 82. Mohaafeth got off the mark in good style at the third time of asking on his return from a break, beating a seemingly wellregarded horse trained by John and Thady Gosden pretty comfortably t Lingfield (1m).

Mohaafeth comes into the turf season on a mark of 85, which looks workable based on the form of his Salisbury run and Lingfield victory. All his three starts to date have come over 1m but this son of Frankel looks certain to appreciate a step up in trip this season for William Haggas and should have no issue staying 1m2f-1m4f. This colt holds an entry in the Group 2 Dante Stakes and Epsom Derby, but I hope connections will take advantage of a good opening handicap mark instead of taking up those engagements. He looks the perfect type for the London Gold Cup at Newbury.

NORTHERN EXPRESS (IRE) 3 ch g Zoffany – Hint Of A Tint (Danehill Dancer) Form: 127Trainer: Michael Dods Owner: Sekura Group Well-bred; dam Group-placed 6f-1m winner, sister to 1m2f winner Songbird out of a close relative to Group 1 winner Johann Quatz and half-sister to French Derby winner Hernando. Northern Express was a good winner on his racecourse debut at Beverley (7½f), under a good patient ride from Paul Mulrennan, he picked up well when asked for his effort to win to lead towards the finish. He couldn’t quite follow up under a 6lb penalty when sent-off favourite for his next start, but he ran a nice race after racing keenly throughout to finish a close second, the first two pulling clear of Annandale, who went on to win twice since. He was sent-off favourite again for his final outing in a competitive handicap at York (1m), but he could never land a blow from off the pace and weakened over 1f out.

Northern Empress has been gelded over the winter, which I think will hopefully allow this horse to settle better in his races this season as he was way too keen in his races last season as a juvenile, most notably at Ayr on his second start. I think he’s going to be a very progressive horse this season for Michael Dods and I’ll be disappointed if he doesn’t win races off a mark of 0. He should stay 1m2f if settling better in his races and seems to enjoy some cut in the ground.

PARACHUTE (GB) 3 ch c Sea The Stars – Fly (Pastoral Pursuits) Form: 821Trainer: Ed Walker Owner: Highclere Racing, T Vestey & P Silver This son of Sea The Stars caught the eye making some good late headway on his debut in a decent contest at Sandown (1m) after running green towards the rear in the early part of the race. He built on the promise he showed on that occasion to finish a good second at Newmarket (1m), beaten 2lengths by a potentially useful colt in the shape of Hurricane Lane for Godolphin. Parachute got off the mark at the third time of asking when winning at Lingfield in November(1m2f), enjoying to the step up in trip to win well at the finish. That contest has worked out pretty well since with Castlebar (second) winning his next two starts and Defined (third) also winning well since.

Parachute has been allocated a mark of 84 by the handicapper after that Lingfield success, which I think looks pretty workable for this son of Sea The Stars, who is bred to progress well with age and racing. He seemed to stay the 1m2f well enough on his last start to suggest he’ll have no issue staying 1m4f this season. There should be more to come from this colt in 2021 for Ed Walker, who looks to have a good team for the season ahead.

POLAR ICE (GB) 3 b g Dansili – Queen Of Ice (Selkirk) Form: 754 Trainer: Sir Mark Prescott Bt Owner: Charles C Walker – Osborne House 120,000gns yearling; closely related to Listed-placed 1m2f winner Ice Sprite; dam two-time 1m4f Listed winner. Polar Ice hasn’t exactly shown a lot so far in three quick runs for Sir Mark Prescott on the all-weather, but he’s bred to be much better than he’s shown to date and he should have more to give in handicaps on turf. His three runs have come between 7f-1m, slowly away on each start, he also got himself outpaced with the distances just too short for him around. He looks to have the typical Sir Mark Prescott progressive profile and he looks the type to win races this season.

This son of Dansili was quite an expensive purchase and I’m sure connections are hoping there’s more to come from him in the future now upped in distance. He’s bred to stay 1m4f, but it’ll be no surprise to see his stamina stretch out further if needed. He comes into the season on a mark of 59, which looks very workable and gives him a chance of running up a sequence of wins this season. Like I said, this gelding didn’t show much in those three quick runs on the all-weather, but his there’s plenty of factors that make him a horse worth keeping on the right side of this season in handicaps.

PRIDE OF HAWRIDGE (IRE) 3 b g Vadamos – Face The Storm (Barathea) Form: 695Trainer: Rod Millman Owner: Eric Gadsden 105,000gns yearling; Pride Of Hawridge didn’t quite live up to his price tag as a juvenile last season for Rod Millman, but he shaped encouragingly and there should be better to come in handicaps as a three-year-old. He was never dangerous on his debut at Salisbury (1m), but he kept on pleasingly enough from off the pace in a race that might produce a few winners this season. Slowly into stride for his second start over the same course and distance, he then took up a prominent position before weakening over a furlong out and was beaten a long way at the finish. He shaped pretty well on his final start as a juvenile when fifth at Kempton (7f), just getting outpaced over the trip when the paced lifted and couldn’t quite land a blow.

This son of Vadamos should have more to come this season as a three-year-old and Rod Millman is a trainer that places his horses extremely well, so he’ll certainly be in the right races to run well. His opening mark of 65 is fair and it should give him a good opportunity to progress and win races this season. He looked a big, immature horse last season and the gelding operation should do the trick and hopefully, bring out further improvement. He’s by Vadamos, who won over 1m4f as a three-yearold, out of a Barathea mare, so he should stay a bit further this season. 1m2f should be within his compass, but he could easily stretch out to get 1m4f if he settles in his races.

STIGWOOD (IRE) 3 b g Kodiac – Time Honoured (Sadler’s Wells) Form: 048Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton Owner: Anthony Pye-Jeary And David Ian This son of Kodiac had a luckless run on his debut at Sandown (7f), he took a keen hold in midfield against the rail, he ran green and was short of room, before repeatedly being denied a clear run in the home straight. That was a good contest that has worked out very well since, so it’s extremely unlikely he would have won on that occasion, but he would have undoubtedly finished a lot closer on the day.

He took another keen hold on his second start at Leicester (7f) and couldn’t land a blow after travelling into contention nicely. Dropped back in trip for his final start of his campaign at Ascot (6f), he got himself outpaced, hung right, before weakening from over a furlong from home.

Stigwood shapes as if he’s got more ability than we’ve seen to date and there could be more to come from this son of Kodiac this season. He’s been gelded over the winter and comes into handicaps on a mark of 63, which looks workable paced on his efforts as a juvenile. He was noticeably keen in his races, so the gelding operation hopefully, should allow him to settle better in his races. He’s by Kodiac, who is known as a source of speed, but he’s out of a 1m winner by Sadler’s Wells and related to winners over 1m4f, so he should get further. 7f-1m will likely be his trip this season for Eve Johnson Houghton.

SPIRIT MIXER (GB) 3 ch g Frankel – Arabian Queen (Dubawi) Form: 606Trainer: Andrew Balding Owner: J C Smith First foal; dam 1m2f Group 1 Juddmonte International winner Arabian Queen out of a 1m4f Group 2 winner. This well-bred son of Frankel didn’t exactly pull up any trees in his three runs as a two-yearold last season, but better can be expected from him as a three-year-old this season. Spirit Mixer wasn’t without market support on his debut at Ascot (7f), but he got himself outpaced 2f out, he could never land a blow under Oisin Murphy. He ran in a very strong Maiden Stakes at Sandown (7f) on his next start behind subsequent Group 3 winner One Ruler, he was never a threat, weakening over a furlong from home. Spirit Mixer offered a bit more on his final start over a mile, he led and travelled kindly throughout, but he got outpaced once the pace lifted and weakened close to home.

This son of Frankel ran in some very good races as a juvenile last season and it would be unfair to judge him harshly on his three runs. He did show some glimpses of ability on each occasion and offered hope that he will be the type to progress as a three-year-old. He’s been gelded since we last saw him and he comes into handicap company on a mark of 66 this season, which definitely looks workable. He should stay further this season being the offspring of a pair of Juddmonte International winners and it’s likely 1m2f-1m4f will be his trip, but that isn’t always an exact science.

WINK OF AN EYE (GB) 3 b g Dubawi – Momentary (Nayef) Form: 884Trainer: William Haggas Owner: The Queen This well-bred son of Dubawi is undoubtedly bred to be better than he showed as a juvenile last season for William Haggas, but there’s factors that should contribute to some improvement this season as a three-year-old. He ran in a decent contest on his debut at Newbury (7f), but he couldn’t land a blow and weakened a furlong from home on the Soft ground. He got himself outpaced on his next start at Sandown (1m), in what was another good contest won by Maximal. He seemingly found the Heavy ground hard work on his final start last season at Leicester (1m), running green, before keeping on into a remote fourth at the finish.

Wink Of An Eye comes into the season on a mark of 66, which gives him a chance to win races at a level as a three-year-old this season. There’s no doubt this son of Dubawi needs more if he’s going to progress further, but he looked a big, raw horse last season and I don’t think we quite saw the best of him. He’s been gelded over the winter and should be suited by a step up in trip this season for William Haggas. He’s by Dubawi, out of a 1m2f by Nayef, so it’s likely 1m2f-1m4f will be his trip as a threeyear-old, but he shapes like a horse that could get even further.

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CASUARINA (GB) 3 b f Sea The Moon – Caribana (Hernando) Form: 3Trainer: Ralph Beckett Owner: Miss K Rausing Well-related filly; sister to 1m4f winner Durston, half-sister to dual 1m4f Group 3 winner Cubanita and 7f-1m2f winner Aquarium. This daughter of German Derby winner Sea The Moon was beaten a long way back In third on her debut at Leicester (7f) last September but I thought there was a lot of promise to take from that effort with the future in mind. She was slowly away and showed serious signs of greenness early on, she kept on well inside the final furlong to grab third despite being no match for the first two home. Despite the greenness she showed, the 7f distance was always going to be on the sharp side for this filly.

Casuarina should come into her own over 1m4f-1m6f this season for Ralph Beckett and should improve plenty for her debut effort. I’m hopeful she can win races in 2021 and she should be placed accordingly by her trainer. Her owner/breeder will be keen to gain some black-type with her, but whether that’s possible will depend on how she improves for the step up in distance. Both her siblings enjoyed some cut in the ground so it’s worth giving her a second look if the word Soft is in the going description.

CARTER COWBOY (IRE) 3 b g Iffraaj – Magic Art (Nayef) Form: 56Trainer: Richard Fahey Owner: R A Fahey 78,000gns yearling; half-brother to French 1m/1m1f winner Improvising; dam 1m3f Austrian Derby winner, half-sister to German 1m2f Group 3 winner Magic Artist. This son of Iffraaj attracted some support in the betting before shaping encouragingly on his debut at York (7f) last season. He kept on well inside the final furlong on that occasion and looked like a horse that had some ability. He ran just 7-days later in a decent contest at Ayr (1m) on his second start behind horses like Northern Express and Annandale, who look types to do well in 2021 themselves. Carter Cowboy took a keen hold that day, which resulted in him weakening inside the final furlong.

This son of Iffraaj showed a similar level of form in both his runs last season for Richard Fahey, but he looks the type to progress at his level as a three-year-old this season. He needs one more run to qualify for a handicap mark, which with a similar effort on return, should give him a mark of 66-68. I think such a mark will be workable for this horse that has been gelded since we saw him last. 1m is likely going to be his trip as a three-year-old, but there’s stamina on his dam side to suggest he’ll stay 1m2f if settling better in his races this season.

CEDAR’S STARS (GB) 3 b f Sea The Stars – Instance (Invincible Spirit) Form: 7Trainer: James Fanshawe Owner: C Fox & B Wilson This daughter of Sea The Stars didn’t exactly pull up any trees on his debut at Lingfield (1m) in December, but I think in the hands of James Fanshawe this nicely bred filly could progress nicely as a throughout the season and hopefully, should win races. I thought it was interesting James Fanshawe booked Ryan Moore to ride this filly on her debut, which reading between the lines tells me this filly might just be held in high-regard by her trainer, as Ryan Moore doesn’t ride for the Newmarket handler that often. Cedar’s Stars shaped well enough for a long way, but she just weakened heading into the final furlong in a race that was set up for those off the pace.

Cedar’s Stars is a half-sister to 97 rated Betty F, out of three-time winner Instance, who is a half-sister to 1m4f Group 1 winner Seal Of Approval and 2m Listed winner Gale Force. Her family progress well with age, which offers hope there should be more to come from this filly in the future. She should get more competitive on her next start, but she might be the type of filly to progress in handicap company over middle-distances. Her dam was a winner over 7f, but the Sea The Stars stamina influence should mean she’ll get 1m2f pretty comfortably.

COUNSEL (GB) 3 ch c Frankel – Honorina (Sea The Stars) Form: 2Trainer: John Gosden Owner: Qatar Racing Limited Nicely-bred colt; dam closely related to 1m6f Listed winner Elidor, half-sister to Group-placed 1m4f winner Count Octave (by Frankel) and Group 1 Irish Derby winner Treasure Beach (by Galileo). This son of the mighty Frankel created a nice impression when keeping on nicely on his racecourse debut at Newcastle (1m) last December behind Oz Legend, who had the benefit of experience. Counsel raced prominently under Cieren Fallon, who gave this sizeable colt a good educational ride and made sure he had a good first experience. I’m not sure how the form of his debut race will work out, but Gioca Cieca was back in sixth on that occasion and is now rated 96 after a good run at Listed level.

Counsel looks certain to be suited by a step up in distance as a three-year-old with his pedigree suggesting 1m2f-1m4f should be well within his compass. He doesn’t have any fancy entries currently but this colt should have no issue winning races as a three-year-old for John Gosden, and I’m sure his connections will be hoping he has the class to develop into a King Edward VII Stakes type.

DERAB (GB) 3 b c Sea The Stars – Concentric (Sadler’s Wells) Form: 2Trainer: John Gosden Owner: Juddmonte This very well-bred colt ran a race full of promising on his racecourse debut at Ascot (7f) last season when chasing home subsequent Group 3 winner La Barrosa. This son of Sea The Stars travelled well towards the rear, following the winner throughout. He never looked like beating La Barrosa, but it was a very good first effort behind very smart rival. Martin Harley gave this colt a good educational ride and he shaped as if he’ll have learnt plenty for the experience.

Derab has a lot to live up to with his half-sister being the brilliant dual Arc winner Enable, but this colt looks as if he might just have a very big future ahead of him in his own right. The potential of his debut run mixed with his pedigree makes this colt a very exciting three-year-old that should have no problem winning at the second time of asking. He looks certain to appreciate a step up to middledistances this season and he still holds an entry in the Epsom Derby. I suspect we’ll be seeing him in a Newbury maiden before he tests his classic credentials in a trial.

FANTASTIC FOX (GB) 3 ch c Frankel – Vasilia (Dansili) Form: 3Trainer: Roger Varian Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd 260,000gns yearling; half-brother to Group 1 winner Dream Of Dreams; dam half-sister to Group 1 winners Airwave (6f) and Jwala (5f). This son of Frankel ran an encouraging race on his debut at Nottingham (1m) on Soft ground to finish third. He was settled towards the rear a long way off the pace under David Egan, before making good headway 3f out, he couldn’t quite sustain his effort inside the final furlong after using plenty of his energy to get into a challenging position. I thought that was a very eye-catching effort and I’m sure this well-related colt will have learnt plenty from that experience.

Fantastic Fox looks to have the pedigree and looks to develop into a nice type as a three-year-old for Roger Varian and King Power Racing. He’s from a family of high-class sprinters but based on his debut effort and the fact he’s by Frankel, I think this colt should have no issue staying 1m-1m2f this season and it would be no surprise if he progressed into a pattern-class performer as the season progresses.

FIREWORKS (FR) 3 b c Kingman – Miss Plimsoll Form: 3Trainer: William Haggas Owner: Ms Fiona Carmichael €850,000 yearling; half-brother to 1m winner Choise Of Raison, 6f winner The Paddocks and 1m4f winner Scatter. This son of Kingman was pretty well-supported in the betting before his debut at Newcastle (1m), he was very slowly away and ran green towards the rear, but he kept on well from off the pace once the penny eventually dropped. He might have finished a bit closer had he not been slightly hampered over 1f out.

Fireworks looked like a colt with a lot of size and scope that should develop into an above average three-year-old for his connections. He doesn’t hold any fancy entries, but he does hold an entry in the Group 2 Dante Stakes, so I’m sure this expensive colt will be capable of winning at the second time of asking before going onto better things. He saw out the stiff 1m pretty well at Newcastle on his debut so I can’t see why he won’t stay 1m2f as a three-year-old.

FOXES TALES (IRE) 3 b c Zoffany – Starfish (Galileo) Form: 2Trainer: Andrew Balding Owner: King Power Raxing Co Ltd 400,000gns yearling; closely related to Group 1 winner La Collina, half-brother to 1m2f Listed winner Fox Chairman and 1m2f Listed winner Entsar. Foxes Tales made a very encouraging start to his career with a promising debut at Kempton (1m). He was slowly away and raced pretty awkwardly through the early stages, but he made persistent progress from the rear to finish a never nearer second to a very promising type trained by Sir Michael Stoute.

This son of Zoffany should have no problem getting off the mark at the second time of asking and should develop into a nice prospect for his connections. As mentioned, he’s a half-broher to connections Fox Chairman, who despite all his talent, isn’t the most straightforward and has been gelded for the season ahead. Foxes Tales showed some similar traits to his sibling on debut but hopefully that was more inexperience and greenness than anything else.

GEMINGA (GB) 3 b f Awtaad – Starlet (Sea The Stars) Form: 3Trainer: James Fanshawe Owner: Lord Halifax This daughter of Irish 2,000 Guineas winner Awtaad is a half-sister to 1m3f Listed winner Raakib Alhawa and 7f Group 3 winner Love Locket; dam Listed-placed 7f winner from the family of top-class dual Derby and Breeders’ Cup winner High Chaparral. Geminga shaped encouragingly on her debut at Kempton (1m) last November when finishing third in a good contest behind Final Applause. She was keeping on nicely at the finish to grab third without really threatening the front two. The form of that race took a good boost when the second (Companionship) got off the mark at the second-time of asking at Chelmsford.

Geminga looks a filly capable of winning races this season as a three-year-old and her debut effort offered hope that she’s more than capable of landing a maiden this season for James Fanshawe. She’s probably more likely to be running in handicaps this season, but her next run should reveal more in terms of her true ability. I’m sure connections will hope she can progress and land some black-type, but that’ll be a long way off from now.

GWENHWYVAR (IRE) 3 b f Camelot – Quiz Mistress (Doyen) Form: 43Trainer: Hughie Morrison Owner: The Fairy Story Partnership Third foal; half-sister to 1m2f winner Sandyman; dam triple French 1m4f-1m6f Listed winner Quiz Mistress. This daughter of Camelot ran two solid races as a juvenile at Nottingham (1m½f) and Wolverhampton (1m½f) finishing fourth and third respectfully. She was slowly away on both occasions but she also looked to show ability to win races on both occasions as well, which is encouraging as there should be more to come from her as a three-year-old.

Gwenhwyvar is bred to appreciate a step up in distance being by an Epsom Derby winner out of a mare that won Listed races between 1m4f-1m6f and didn’t show her true potential until she was a four-year-old. I’m hopeful this filly can progress throughout the season for Hughie Morrison, who trained the dam and knows the family well.

GOOD AND PROPER (GB) 3 b f Dansili – Grace And Glory (Montjeu) Form: 34Trainer: William Haggas Owner: Nicholas Jones Well-bred filly; This daughter of Dansili is a half-sister to connections Group 3 Musidora Stakes winner Give And Take; dam sister to Irish Derby and Ascot Gold Cup winner Fame And Glory. Good And Proper shaped nicely on her debut at Newbury (7f) when keeping on well at the finish behind the Beheld. She ran another solid race to finish fourth in a very good contest at Ascot (1m) behind subsequent Listed winner Love Is You, with the potentially smart Monsoon Moon just a head in front of her in third.

This filly should continue her progression as a three-year-old this season for William Haggas and should have no issues winning races this season. I’d like to think she will be able to lose her maidentag at the third time of asking, that will undoubtedly depend on the opposition put in front of her, but there won’t be many contests as competitive as the Ascot race she ran in as a juvenile early in the campaign. I’m sure connections will hope she can progress into a black-type filly this season and I wouldn’t be surprised if she’s up to the task.

HOPEFULLY DARLING (GB) 3 b f Frankel – Rhadegunda (Pivotal) Form: 3Trainer: John Gosden Owner: A E Oppenheimer Well-bred filly; sister to multiple Group 1 winner Cracksman and half-sister to Group 3 winner Fantastic Moon. This daughter of Frankel made an encouraging debut at Newmarket (7f) at the backend of last season when finishing third in Heavy ground. She ran green towards the rear and seemed to get outpaced in the testing ground conditions but kept on well towards the finish and made some good late headway without threatening the leaders. It was an encouraging debut effort from this filly that looks certain to improve with the benefit of that experience, especially when tackling middle-distances.

Hopefully Darling doesn’t have any fancy entries heading into the 2021 Flat season but she’s undoubtedly a filly worth keeping a firm eye on throughout the campaign for an owner/trainer combination that always do well when teaming up. I’m sure connections will be hoping she can land her maiden at the second time of asking before hopefully searching for some black-type throughout the campaign, if possible. Her full-brother Cracksman was a winner over 1m4f but seemed best suited to 1m2f, I’d imagine this filly may follow suit.

JASMINE JOY (IRE) 3 b f Lope De Vega – Pecking Order Form: 4Trainer: James Fanshawe Owner: Merry Fox Stud Limited First foal; dam Listed-placed 1m4f winner, half-sister to French Derby second Shamkiyr. This daughter of Lope De Vega was pretty well-supported in the betting before making her debut at Doncaster (1m) at the backend of last season and ran an encouraging race for James Fanshawe. She travelled into the race going easily before showing signs of greenness under pressure under Oisin Murphy, who gave this filly a nice introduction.

The Doncaster race this filly ran in on debut always seems to produce a few smart types that progress well as three-year-olds with Star Of Seville (Group 1 winner), The Lark (Group 2 winner), Beautiful Romance (Group 2 winner) and Mrs Sippy (Group 2 winner) all past winners. Two-time Group 1 winner Wonderful Tonight finished third in 2019, as did Group 1 winner Speedy Boarding in 2014, who like Jasmine Joy was trained by James Fanshawe. Jasmine Joy has a long way to go to match the achievements of those mentioned, but she’s a filly that should be getting off the mark in 202 and should progress well throughout the campaign.

JOHN LEEPER (IRE) 3 b c Frankel – Snow Fairy (Intikhab) Form: 4Trainer: Ed Dunlop Owner: Anamoine Ltd Well-bred colt; closely related to Group-placed 1m2f winner Virgin Snow; dam 6f-1m4f multiple Group 1 winner Snow Fairy. John Leeper caught the on his racecourse debut at Doncaster (7f) last season for Ed Dunlop. He travelled well early-on after being slightly slow away from the stalls, getting outpaced as the pace lifted 2f out, he was a bit short of room when finding his stride before keeping on well inside the final furlong.

This son of Frankel should have no issue winning races for his connections in 2021 and it would be no surprise to see him progress into an above average type once stepping up to middle-distances as a three-year-old. His half-sister’s best efforts as a three-year-old came over 1m2f, but I’d be hopeful this colt can stay 1m4f. He holds an entry in the Group 2 Dante Stakes and Epsom Derby.

KELMSCOTT (IRE) 3 rg g Mastercraftsman – Zaya (Diktat) Form: 03Trainer: David Menuisier Owner: Gail Brown Racing (XII) This son of Mastercraftsman built on his debut effort in Heavy ground conditions at Newbury (1m) to run an eye-catching race on his second run at Lingfield (1m). He was very slowly away, ran green towards the rear, he came wide into the home turn and started to find his stride down the straight to finish a staying on third behind a well-fancied horse trained by James Ferguson. Kelmscott time for the last 3f were actually the quickest in the race so if he had a bit more know-how and was quicker away from the stalls, he might just have got his head in front.

Kelmscott has a lovely long stride that should be seen to much better effect on a more galloping track back on the turf. He should get competitive enough in his next run before going handicapping for David Menuisier. He’s been gelded since his last run so hopefully there should be plenty more improvement to come from him this season, especially when going up in distance.

MARIEGOLD (GB) 3 b f Golden Horn – Sinnamary (Galileo) Form: 5Trainer: Charlie Fellowes Owner: A E Oppenheimer Nicely-bred filly; This daughter of Golden Horn is a full-sister to 1m5f winner Golden Rules (a promising horse trained by John Gosden for the season ahead); dam 1m1f winner by Galileo, sister to 1m2f Group 1 winner Magic Wand, closely related to Group 1 Irish Oaks winner Chicquita.

Mariegold kept on nicely inside the final on her debut at Kempton (1m) last November in what looked an above average contest for the time of the year. I thought it was a highly encouraging run from this filly that would have found the trip on the short side. Mariegold should have no issue winning races this season for Charlie Fellowes and it will be interesting to see how far this well-bred filly can progress. Like all the Oppenheimer fillies, the main objective will be picking up some black-type, but that will depend on how much a step up in trip improves her. I think 1m4f will likely be her trip as a three-year-old but there’s certainly hope she can stay 1m6f if necessary.

MAYTAL (GB) 3 ch f Sea The Stars – Midsummer (Kingmambo) Form: 3Trainer: Sir Michael Stoute Owner: Juddmonte Very well-bred filly; half-sister to multiple Group 1 winner Midday, 7f Group 3 winner Hot Snap and 1m2f Group 3 winner Sun Maiden; dam 1m3f winner, half-sister to Oaks winner Reams Of Verse. This daughter of Sea The Stars ran a lot better than her market expectations on her debut at Kempton (1m) in November, when keeping on well inside the final furlong to finish third behind Auria. She was very keen to post on that occasion, so it was probably an even better run than it looked with that also considered.

I’m sure her connections were delighted with her debut effort and the fact they were able to get a run into this filly before the end of the year. She might not have the ability of a few of her siblings, but this well-bred filly should be capable of getting her head in front this season, before progressing to a level. What that level will be is hard to say without seeing her again, but she should have more to come as a three-year-old, especially once tackling 1m2f-1m4f on turf.

MOSHAAWER (GB) 3 gr c Frankel – Hadaatha (Sea The Stars) Form: 3Trainer: Roger Varian Owner: Hamdan Al Maktoum Third foal; dam 1m2f Listed winner, half-sister to 1m2f-2m winner Itlaaq out of 1,000 Guineas third Hathrah. This son of Frankel ran a nice race on his debut at Newbury at the backend of last season in a race that looks as if he might work out pretty well. He was green in the paddock beforehand, was slowly away in the race, he stayed on nicely from off the pace in the testing ground conditions to chase down two smart types.

That was a very promising first effort from this colt and shapes as if he could have more to come this season as a three-year-old. It’s never easy to make up ground from off the pace in Soft/Heavy ground at Newbury so it was encouraging he was able to do so, and put distance from himself and the fourth.

Moshaawer doesn’t hold any fancy entries heading into the season but he’s a colt that’s more than capable of winning races this season for Roger Varian and it’ll be interesting to see how he progresses.

PERSARIA (GB) 3 b f Equiano – Persario (Bishop Of Cashel) Form: 55Trainer: James Fanshawe Owner: Hot To Trot Racing V Nicely-bred filly; full-sister to triple 6f Group 1 winner The Tin Man and half-sister to 6f Group 2 winner Deacon Blue. This daughter of Equiano didn’t shape without signs encouragement on her debut at Newcastle (6f) before weakening inside the final furlong, but she took a good step forward from that effort to run a nice race on her second start at Lingfield (6f). She travelled well heading into the home turn and looked like she might go and win a furlong from home, she couldn’t quite pick up in the same style as those in front of her, but she kept on well enough at the finish.

This daughter of Equiano didn’t look the biggest as a juvenile, but she’s bred to do well as a threeyear-old this season and should be capable of winning a race or two for James Fanshawe. She should have strengthened up over the winter and should get a workable mark to progress from after one more run. 6f will likely continue to be her trip.

RANI OF JHANSI (GB) 3 b f Invincible Spirit – Madame Chiang (Archipenko) Form: 3Trainer: David Simcock Owner: Miss K Rausing Nicely-bred; closely related to 1m winner Oriental Mystique (stays 1m4f; rated 104), dam connections 1m4f Group 1 winner Madame Chiang. This daughter of Invincible Spirit ran an eye-catching on her debut at Doncaster (1m) at the backend of last season in a race that looks as if it should work out nicely. She raced keenly early before settling in mid-division once finding some cover, she kept on well at the finish and might have gone closer if she settled better early on. It was a highly encouraging effort from the filly that looks certain to improve for the experience.

The Doncaster race this filly finished third in on debut always seems to produce a few smart types that progress well as three-year-olds with Group 1 winner Star Of Seville and Group 2 winner The Lark amongst previous winners. Group 1 winners Wonderful Tonight (2019) and Speedy Boarding (2014) also got beat in the same race in the past, and like this filly, both finished third. It remains to be seen if Rani Of Jhansi can add to that trend, but she’s a well-bred filly that should develop into a smart three-year-old this season for David Simcock and Miss Rausing. She should have no problem getting her head in front and should be capable of staying 1m2f this season.

SNOW LANTERN (GB) 3 gr f Frankel – Sky Lantern (Red Clubs) Form: 2Trainer: Richard Hannon Owner: Rockcliffe Stud Well-bred filly; half-sister to 1m2f winner Gentile Bellini (Dubawi) and 1m4f winner Noonday Gun (Dubawi); dam 6f-1m multiple Group 1 winner Sky Lantern. Snow Lantern ran very nice race on her debut at Ascot (7f) last season behind a smart filly in Zabeel Queen. She was slowly into stride and came from well off the pace, staying on well at the finish in eye-catching fashion. That was an above average contest and as previously mentioned, Zabeel Queen is a smart filly that didn’t disgrace herself at Group 1 level since.

This daughter of Frankel is bred to be very good and from what we seen from her on debut, the dream is still firmly alive for this filly. She holds entries in both the English and Irish 1,000 Guineas so it’ll be interesting to see where she returns as I’m sure connections will want to test her classic credentials in a trial. It would be no surprise to see her return in the Fred Darling or Nell Gwyn instead of tackling a maiden. She could be a filly with a very bright future head of her and she should stay further if required.

STAY WELL (GB) 3 b c Iffraaj – Sweeping Up (Sea The Stars) Form: 2Trainer: Hughie Morrison Owner: Ben & Sir Martyn Arbib First foal; dam Group-placed 1m4f/1m6f winner, half-sister to 1m2f Listed winner Under The Rainbow; from the family of Group 1 winners Fragrant Mix (1m4f) and Alpine Rose (1m2f). Stay Well made a promising debut at Doncaster (1m) behind Latest Generation. He picked up well and stayed on nicely from off the pace, looking as if he might just put up a strong challenge to the experienced winner inside the final furlong.

Stay Well ran to a useful level on his debut but with his size and scope there should be more to come from him this season for Hughie Morrison. He should come into his own over middle-distances as a three-year-old and looks as if he could develop into an above average sort. He still holds an entry in the Epsom Derby, which does look ambitious at this stage, but it’ll be interesting to see how well he’s done over the winter. He should have no problem winning races this season.

TEOFILO STAR (IRE) 3 b c Teofilo – Georgie Hyde (Yeats) Form: 3Trainer: James Ferguson Owner: Gai Waterhouse And Adrian Bott Racing This son of Teofilo ran a nice race when finishing third on his racecourse debut at Wolverhampton (1m½f) last October for James Ferguson, staying on at the finish. The form of that race took a nice form boost when the second bolted-up next time out. Teofilo Star hails from a family with plenty of stamina, especially on the dam side of his pedigree, so the emphasis on speed on his debut run may not have seen him to best effect, which is encouraging considering how close he finished to the first and second.

I found the ownership of this colt pretty interesting, he’s owned by leading Australian trainer combo Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, who wouldn’t have many horses in the UK. The plan is clearly to send this colt down under at some stage but I think there’s plenty of fun and races to be won with him before that happens. As I mentioned, there’s plenty of stamina in his pedigree with his dam being a daughter of four-time Ascot Gold Cup winner Yeats and related to a number of stayers. He should appreciate a step up in distance this season as a three-year-old and should have no issue staying beyond 1m4f.

TITLE (IRE) 3 b c Camelot – Danehill’s Dream (Danehill) Form: 2Trainer: Roger Varian Owner: Highclere Tbred Racing-Charles Church €175,000 yearling; closely related to 1m4f-1m6f winner Viking Storm (rated. 106). This colt caught the eye when keeping on strongly on his debut at Newbury (1m) on Heavy ground at the backend of last season, only being denied by Aleas, who won again on his handicap debut next time. Title did look to carry his head a bit high throughout but once the penny dropped, he looked far from ungenuine at the finish to only go down by a neck.

This son of Camelot should have no issue getting off the mark in 2021 for Roger Varian and he looks a colt that looks to have plenty of untapped potential for the season ahead. He does still hold an entry in the Epsom Derby at time of writing, which does look ambitious, but as I said, there could be plenty more to come from this colt. He should have no issue staying 1m4f-1m6f this season and he looked to cope with the Heavy ground well at Newbury on his debut.

TWO TWO TIME (GB) 3 ch f Al Kazeem – Alla Breve (Dansili) Form: 4Trainer: James Fanshawe Owner: Cheveley Park Stud Second foal; dam 1m4f winner, half-sister to 1m4f Listed winner Cabaletta out of Group 1 Prix RoyalOak winner Allegretto. This daughter of Al Kazeem ran a race full of promise on her debut at Lingfield (1m - AW) last October, travelling well in the rear, she made good headway against the far rail late on to finish fourth. The winner has won again impressively since and is now rated 95 so the form of her debut run has some substance to it.

Two Two Time hails from a good family and strikes me as the type James Fanshawe does very well with. She’s not a filly that’s going to develop into a classic contender, but I’m more than hopeful she can get competitive in a maiden next time stepped up in distance before progressing through the ranks. Her connections will be hoping she can pick up some black-type at some point but that’ll depend on how well she progresses as a three-year-old. She’s a useful prospect for her connections and going by her pedigree, she should stay well.

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(IRE) 3 ch c Galileo – Chelsea Rose (Desert King) Form: 2Trainer: A P O’Brien Owner: Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor Well-bred colt; brother to 1m4f-2m Group 1 winner (inc St Leger) Kew Gardens and 1m2f/1m4f Group 3 winner Snow. Wordsworth was sent-off favourite for his debut at the Curragh (1m) last season but was passed by the exciting High Definition in the final strides. High Definition went on to land the Group 2 Beresford Stakes on his next start and is the current ante-post favourite for the Epsom Derby. This son of Galileo ran a nice first race and was given a lovely introduction by Seamie Heffernan, who probably thought this colt had done enough to win when getting to the front.

As mentioned, this colt is a full-brother to connections St Leger winner Kew Gardens and this colt looks a similar type in the sense he should be suited by a stamina test in time. He seemed to keep galloping in his debut effort and already looked as if he needed further. Wordsworth holds entries in both the Epsom Derby and Irish Derby, but I suspect this colt will be one for the backend of the season. 1m4f-1m6f should be his trip and it’ll be interesting to see where he ranks amongst the Coolmore battalion.

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BAAEED (USA) 3 b c Sea The Stars Aghareed (Kingmambo) Trainer: William Haggas Owner: Shadwell Estate Co This son of Sea The Stars is a full-brother to Hukum, who was a very progressive three-year-old for Owen Burrows last season, which included an impressive Group 3 win at Newbury, before running e i he S Lege He a a ha f-brother to 1m-1m2f winner Kasbaan and his dam is a 1m2f Listed i e i F a ce Baaeed a ee a a j e i e a ea b he b ed ge e a a three-year-old this season and looks a colt that could make up for lost time. Whatever his ability is, he i he igh ha d each hi full potential.

BASHOSH (IRE) 3 ch c Dubawi Ferdoos (Dansili) Trainer: Roger Varian Owner: Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum Fifth foal; brother to 1m2f Group 1 Pretty Polly Stakes winner Nezwaah; dam three-time winner 1m2f-1m4f (inc Listed), half-sister to 1m7f Listed winner Brusco. This son of Dubawi looks an interesting colt for the season ahead and comes into his three-year-old season unraced like his fullsister, who quickly developed into a high-class performer. This colt could be the type to debut in a race like the Wood Ditton at Newmarket over 1m before stepping up in trip. His sister was at her b i ia be e f b he e defi i e h e i hi edig ee ha his colt can stay 1m4f in time.

He still holds an entry in the Epsom Derby.

CANDLEFORD (IRE) 3 b c Kingman Dorcas Lane (Norse Dancer) Trainer: William Haggas Owner: Barnane Stud Third foal; half-brother to 1m-1m4f winner Atty Persse; dam 1m2f Listed winner, half-sister to useful 1m4f winner Faasel out of half-sister to 1,000 Guineas winner. This son of Kingman was unraced as a juvenile, but he could potentially be a useful type for William Haggas this season. His half-brother was a good solid horse for Roger Charlton and won the King George V Stakes as a three-year-old. This colt bab stay as a far as he did, but he should be capable of staying 1m2f a three-year-old this ea Hi abi i i b he c ha h ee i g a e e f

CLIMATE (IRE) 3 b f Australia Frappe (Inchinor) Trainer: Mrs John Harrington Owner: Mrs John Harrington Well-bred filly; closely related to Group 2 Ribblesdale Stakes (1m4f) and Grade 1 E.P. Taylor Stakes winner Curvy, half-sister to Group 1 Irish 2,000 Guineas winner Power and Group 2 winner Thakafaat.

T da A a a a a a a -year-old last season but has joined Jessica Harrington for her three-year-old campaign, a stable that has done exceptionally well with three-yeard c a A S a a dA aC a I C a a same level of ability as those two mentioned but she looks a very interesting filly for her connections to go to war with in 2021. This filly should be placed to win a maiden on debut and depending on how well she runs will map out the rest of her campaign. She holds an entry in the Irish Oaks currently, which could easily become a realistic target.

CHIEF OF STAFF (GB) 3 b c Dark Angel Patroness (Dubawi) Trainer: Saeed bin Suroor Owner: Godolphin Well-related colt; half-brother to UAE 1m1f Group 1 winner Blair House and 1m2f Listed winner Key Vc da G P V c T Da A a d a track as a two-year-old last season, but has the profile of a colt that could make up into a useful performer for Saeed bin Suroor as a three-year-old. Chief Of Staff has been given an entry in the G Da Sa a Y c H a -time out a c a y a colt held in pretty high-regard.

DEVILRY (GB) 3 b f Sea The Moon - Diablerette (Green Desert)

Trainer: James Fanshawe Owner: Miss K. Rausing Nicely-bred filly; full-sister to Listed winner Pondus and half-brother 7f-1m5f winner Mister Belvedere; dam 6f winner closely related to 1m2f Group 1 winner Lady Jane Digby. This daughter of Sea The Moon comes from a family James Fanshawe knows well having trainer her full-brother, who also unraced as a two-year-old. Obviously, like many of these unraced horses, her ability at this stage b a ab P d c d a a -class performer soon after breaking his maiden and it would be nice for her owner/breeder if this filly could do similar this season.

DOLPHIN (GB) 3 b f Sea The Stars Dolma (Marchand De Sable) Trainer: Roger Charlton Owner: Lady Bamford Nicely-bred filly; half-sister to Group 1 Pretty Polly Stakes winner Thistle Bird (also trained by Roger Charlton), Australian Group 3 winner and Group 1 placed McCreery and Grade 2 hurdle winner Old Guard. This daughter of Sea The Stars hails from a family Roger Charlton knows well and has plenty of success with ove he ea D hi d e ha e a fa c e ie b he a fi h ee i g a eye on throughout the season, and she will undoubtedly be placed to win races for her e b eede He edig ee gge f a e he idea i b he e definitely hope that she can stay further if needed.

DORTE (GB) 3 b f Dubawi Gretchen (Galileo) Trainer: Roger Charlton Owner: Normandie Stud Ltd Well-bred filly; first foal; dam 1m4f-1m6f winner (inc Group 2 Park Hill Stakes), half-sister to Group 2 Yorkshire Cup and Group 1 Irish St Leger winner Duncan and Group 2 Doncaster Cup winner Samuel.

Thi da gh e f D ba i did a e he ac a a -year- d a ea b ha understandable with her hailing from a family that stay well and improve with age and racing e e ie ce She d e h d a fa c e ie headi g i he ea b he a fi ha h f i g h gh he ca aig a d i ib e e igh ee he be of her until the bac e d f he ca aig A e i ed he f a fa i ha a e f-1m6f will likely be her trip.

ETERNAL LIGHT (IRE) 3 ch f New Approach Scribonia (Danehill) Trainer: James Fanshawe Owner: Qatar Racing Limited 140,000gns yearling; closely related to 1m1f Group 3 winner / Group 1-placed Scintiulla, 7f winner / Group 1-placed Gile Na Greine and dual Group 3 winner / 1,000 Guineas second Cuis Ghaire.

Interesting filly with a nice pedigree, Eternal Light was unraced as a juvenile last season for James Fanshawe, but he a ai e ha a a a ie i h he e e -bred fillies. This daughter of New A ach a i ee i g ec f he ea ahead a d ea c d be a hi g I e her connections will be hoping she can progress into a black-type performer in time given her pedigree and siblings achievements.

GAASSEE (GB) 3 b c Sea The Stars Oojooba (Monsun) Trainer: William Haggas Owner: Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum Fourth foal; half-brother to 7f/1m winner Sharamm, 1m4f winner Midrarr; dam Listed-placed 1m winner out of 1,000 Guineas winner Ameerat. Thi f Sea The S a d e ha e a fa c e ie headi g i he F a ea b he a c ha hai f a fa i hi ai e e He

by Sea The Stars, out of a Monsun mare, so he should stay pretty well this season. His ability is a hi age b he d b ed a i e e i g h e a g aced h ee-year- d He should have no issue staying 1m4f.

GREEK FLAME (IRE) 3 ch f Lope De Vega F a e Of He ia Gia

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Trainer: James Fanshawe Owner: Merry Fox Stud Ltd Well-related; half-brother to three-time winner Sleeping Lion (1m3f-1m6f), 1m4f winner Colonial Classic, 1m4f-1m6f winner Flaming Marvel and 1m4f winner Raining Fire.

Greek Flame hails from a family that progress well with age and racing experience, and i a fa i her trainer knows extremely well. Her siblings all seemed to stay pretty well, preferred top of the ground and all have got their head in front to date, so the pressure will be on her to keep the family ai g i g She a fi ee a e e on this season for James Fanshawe, who will place this filly well to win races. She looks to have the size and scope to do well.

KING CAPELLA (GB) 3 b c Kingman Crystal Capella (Mark Of Esteem) Trainer: Sir Michael Stoute Owner: Sir Evelyn De Rothschild This son of Kingman is from good family that his trainer Sir Michael Stoute knows very well. His halfsister was a useful winner over 1m2f, the dam was a very good three-time Group 2 winner over 1m4f for connections and is half-sister to Group 1 winners Crystal Ocean and Hillstar. King Capella is bred to be very smart and he looks the type of colt Sir Michael Stoute does very well with. Obviously, his ability is unknown having not been seen on a racecourse yet, but he has a very likeable profile and is certainly one to keep an eye out for this season. His family progress well with age, so he might be a horse to show his best as a four-year-old.

LOVING DASH (IRE) 3 b f Lope De Vega Miss Dashwood (Dylan Thomas) Trainer: James Fanshawe Owner: Helena Springfield Ltd Well-related; half-sister to Group 2 / Group 3 winner Dashing Willoughby (by Nathaniel); dam fourtime winner, half-sister to Group 1 winner Speedy Boarding. L i g Da h a ee a a j e i e a season but hails from a family that improve with age so hopefully, she can follow suit this season.

She f a i i a b eedi g i e a G i e S eed B a di g h a a b i ia fi f James Fanshawe. This daughter of Lope De Vega looks a nice type that should come into her own this season over 1m2f-1m4f and it will be interesting to watch he g e f a ai e ha a ie ce i often rewarded.

MODESTUS (GB) 3 b c Invincible Spirit Passage Of Time (Dansili) Trainer: Roger Charlton Owner: Juddmonte Well-bred colt; closely related to four-time winner Tempus (1m), half-brother to dual Group 2 winner and Group 1 placed Time Test, three-time winner Time Chaser (1m-1m2f) and three-time winner Retirement Plan (1m4f-2m) out of Group 1 winner Passage Of Time. This colt hails from a family his trainer had plenty of success with in recent seasons with the previous mentioned Time Test, Tempus a d Ti e Cha e M de did a e he ac a a h ee-year- d b he ce ai a c hi connections will be looking forward to hi ea He f a fa i ha ge e i h aci g a d e e ie ce I h ef hi c i f i He h d a ff e a dc i e progress through the campaign.

NETHERTON (GB) 3 b f Frankel Lynnwood Chase (Horse Chestnut) Trainer: John & Thady Gosden Owner: A E Oppenheimer Well-bred filly; This daughter of Frankel is a half-sister to connections three-time Group 1 winner Star Catcher, Canadian Group 1 winner Cannock Chase and French Group 2 winner Pisco Sour. Netherton did a e he ac a a -year-old last season, but is bred to develop into a smart three-year-old filly this season for John and Thady Gosden. Her half-sister was a very good filly that just continued to get better and better during her three-year-old season having ran poorly on her only start as a juvenile. This daughter of Frankel should be a filly to follow throughout the campaign over 1m2f-1m4f a dI ec ec i i be h i g he ca i a b ac -type filly.

PARLIAMENT (GB) 3 b c Fastnet Rock S a e

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Trainer: John & Thady Gosden Owner: Qatar Racing Limited 700,000 yearling; This well-bred colt is a half-b he P i d J c e C b a d P i de A c de Triomphe winner Sottsass, multiple US Grade 1 winner Sistercharlie and Group 3 winner My Sister Na Pa ia e did a e he ac a a j e i e a ea b i c early expected to make an above average colt this season for John and Thady Gosden based on his price-tag and pedigree, connections will be hoping he can develop into a pattern-class performer as a three-year- d He a c ha d e ha e a fa c e ies heading into the campaign, which should allow connections be a ie i h hi c ea i he ca aig I d i agi e he a ff e fa di e took keep on the right side of.

QUEEN S FAIR (GB) 3 b f Dansili Q ee

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Trainer: Sir Michael Stoute Owner: Cheveley Park Stud Well-b ed fi i e c ec i G ade B eede C Fi Ma e T f i e Q ee T dam 1m2f Group 3 winner. This daughter of Dansili is bred to improve with age and racing experience a d i he e f fi he ai e d e e e i h Ob i ed he abi i a hi stage, but based on the achievements of her full-sister, who progressed well as a three-year-old, Q ee Fai i undoubtedly a filly to look forward to this season. Her sister was at her brilliant best e f b he did a f I d i agi e hi fi be i i a a d h d be effec i e a sound surface.

SEA IS GOLD (IRE) 3 b f Sea The Stars Jumooh (Monsun) Trainer: William Haggas Owner: Sunderland Holding Inc. Nicely-bred filly; sister to 1m5f Group 3 and 1m6f Listed winner Raheen House, 1m4f Listed winner Sea Of Faith, 2m Australian Group 1 winner Shraaoh and 1m Listed winner Born With Pride. Sea Is G d did a e he ac a a j e i e a ea b he s bred to make up into a useful filly over 1m4ff hi ea a d i a fa i he ai e ha d e e e i h i ece ea She clearly been a bit slow maturing and coming to hand, but she hopefully should progress nicely this season for he c ec i a d h d ha e e ha e gh abi i i ace I diffic a he g i g de e i a a e -c a ef e i e he ib i g i h eei g he b I e he c ec i i be h i g he g d e gh ic up some black-type.

SEA KARATS (IRE) 3 b f Sea The Stars Kitcara (Shamardal) Trainer: William Haggas Owner: Sunderland Holding Inc. 500,000gns yearling; sister to 1m5f Group 3 winner Al Aasy; dam 1m winner, half-sister to 1m2f Listed winner. This daughter of Sea The Stars holds an entry in the Irish Oaks coming into the 2021 ca aig a d he b ed de e i a e a fi a a h ee-year-old this season. Her brother was very smart last season for William Haggas and he could be a horse that has further improvement ahead of his as a four-year-old this season. This filly should be one to look forward to hi ea a d I d i agi e he c d a t off at Newbury over 1m2f in April, which is a maiden her ai e a a a ge a aced fi a a d ha ac e f i e i he a She a ice prospect.

TONY MONTANA (GB) 3 gr c Frankel Tropical Paradise (Verglas) Trainer: Michael Bell Owner: Amo Racing Limited 500,000gns yearling; closely related to 1m winner Ocean Paradise, half-brother to 1m2f winner Fiji and 6f/7f winner Coral Sea; dam 7f Group 3 winner, half-sister to Group 2 Flying Childers Stakes winner Ubettabelieveit. This son of Frankel failed to make the track as a two-year-old last season for Michael Bell but he remains a very interesting prospect for connections heading into this season, who e e af aid a a e e f hi c a Ta e a B Hi abi i i b he in the right hands and has the pedigree to develop into a smart type for Amo Racing Limited, who look to have a strong bunch of horses for the season ahead. 1m2f-1m4f will possibly be his trip. He still holds an entry in the Epsom Derby.

USLOOB (IRE) 3 b c Invincible Spirit Thawaany (Tamayuz) Trainer: William Haggas Owner: Shadwell Estate Co Well-bred colt; dam French 6f Group 3 winner also Group 1 placed 6.5f, half-sister to St Leger winner Kew Gardens and Group 3 winner Snow out of Group 1 Moyglare Stakes winner Chelsea Rose. This f I i cib e S i i did a e he ac a a j e i e a ea b e ai i ai i g with William Haggas for his three-year- d ca aig He f a g d fa i ha ge ice i h age a d aci g e e ie ce I h i g hi aced c ca f i hi ea Hi abi i i ace i a hi age b I h ef he have the ability to win races.

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