Progressed into a smart performer last year and suggested he may have more to offer this time round when chasing home Moohaarib in Ascot listed event on return. This a jump up in class, though.
$600,000 purchase who got off mark at second time of asking in 1m Newmarket maiden last September. Probably needed run when only seventh there on return and remains open to improvement.
Looked a good prospect in 2 runs last autumn, runner-up in strong Newmarket maiden on debut before readily defeating reopposing Entertainment back there a month later.
Disappointing seasonal bow when down the field in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to firm) a month ago. Usual cheekpieces (left off last time) are refitted, but looks on a stiff mark.
Showed potential on racecourse debut last October, when third of 13 in maiden at Doncaster (8f, soft). Likely to improve, particularly now stepped up in trip, and serious claims.
Confirmed debut promise when scoring in good style here before following up in Salisbury minor event. Put up a smart effort when landing listed race at Newmarket on return and type to go on improving.
Successful twice over shorter to end 2014 campaign and ran well while shaping as if better for the run on return at Salisbury. Longer trip will suit and very much one to be interested in.
Brother to high-class 1¼m-12.3f winner Ruler of The World. Built on debut promise when easily landing a 1m Leopardstown maiden in October and he's clearly a bright prospect.
High-class performer, winning French Derby and Irish Champion last year. Set for another good year judged on his reappearance second at Meydan in March and probably the one to beat.
Winner of 2 of her 3 starts last term, including the Prix Marcel Boussac at Longchamp. Not knocked about when runner-up on return here (7f, heavy) earlier this month and conditions more suitable now.
Much-improved effort when taking 8-runner handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last month. Up 6 lb, but looked to win with plenty in hand, so major player with more progress likely.
Improved form, stepped up in trip on seasonal bow, when second of 8 in maiden at Salisbury (12f, good to firm) 3 weeks ago. Type to continue to improve, so leading contender.
Sir Isaac Newton - (Gowran Park, 17:50) 4/6 Win Promising type. 1/6, 2nd of 7 in maiden at Chester (10.3f, soft) 21 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. Yard having good spell. Difficult to oppose if back to form.
Winner of a 7f Group 3 at Haydock last May, but hasn't matched that form since, for all that he was a creditable third in a listed event over that C&D last time. One of 5 saddled by David O'Meara.
Won twice last autumn up to 10f. Sold in-frame efforts first 3 starts this spring, and combination of trip/testing conditions possibly against him latest.
Made great strides on the Flat last year, scoring at Doncaster and twice here. Raised his game another notch when landing a Group 3 on return at Chester (13.4f, heavy), but could do with rain.
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BEST OF TIMES - (Goodwood, 16:00) 2/1 2nd
2/1, won 21-runner maiden at this course (7f, good to firm) 7 months ago. Makes handicap debut. Open to improvement.
Successful twice over shorter to end 2014 campaign and ran well while shaping as if better for the run on return at Salisbury. Longer trip will suit and very much one to be interested in.
Brother to high-class 1¼m-12.3f winner Ruler of The World. Built on debut promise when easily landing a 1m Leopardstown maiden in October and he's clearly a bright prospect.
High-class performer, winning French Derby and Irish Champion last year. Set for another good year judged on his reappearance second at Meydan in March and probably the one to beat.
Winner of 2 of her 3 starts last term, including the Prix Marcel Boussac at Longchamp. Not knocked about when runner-up on return here (7f, heavy) earlier this month and conditions more suitable now.
Much-improved effort when taking 8-runner handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last month. Up 6 lb, but looked to win with plenty in hand, so major player with more progress likely.
Improved form, stepped up in trip on seasonal bow, when second of 8 in maiden at Salisbury (12f, good to firm) 3 weeks ago. Type to continue to improve, so leading contender.
Promising type. 1/6, 2nd of 7 in maiden at Chester (10.3f, soft) 21 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. Yard having good spell. Difficult to oppose if back to form.
Winner of a 7f Group 3 at Haydock last May, but hasn't matched that form since, for all that he was a creditable third in a listed event over that C&D last time. One of 5 saddled by David O'Meara.
Won twice last autumn up to 10f. Sold in-frame efforts first 3 starts this spring, and combination of trip/testing conditions possibly against him latest.
Made great strides on the Flat last year, scoring at Doncaster and twice here. Raised his game another notch when landing a Group 3 on return at Chester (13.4f, heavy), but could do with rain.
Just failed to score on handicap debut at Windsor (10f, firm) 3 weeks ago. Sets a fairly useful standard on that run, so one for the shortlist.
Good 2nd of 20 in handicap (9/1) at the Curragh (6f, good to firm). Off 8 months. Has good chance on form.