Chepstow

Produced a promising first effort when close second in a 4-runner maiden at Sandown (1m, good), only bettered by another well-related newcomer. Holds a Group 2 entry and should be hard to beat.

Foaled April 13. $125,000 yearling, €150,000 2-y-o, Epicenter colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 2-y-o 7f winner Gasper de Lemos and 2-y-o 6f winner Flushing Meadows, both useful. Makes appeal on paper and yard capable of readying one first time up.

Improved when 2¾ lengths fourth of 7 at Ffos Las (7.5f) second time up. That form has some substance, but he'll need to build on that to be in the shake-up.

Looked one for the longer term when well held on debut at Wolverhampton (6f, 100/1).

130,000 yearling. Saxon Warrior gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including smart 9f/9.4f winner Maxux and useful winner up to 1¼m Cunco (2-y-o 6f winner). Dam winner up to 1¼m (2-y-o 7f/1m winner). Interesting newcomer, especially if supported.

Standout effort when third behind a subsequent winner/useful one at York second time up. Ran poorly/hung badly left on final start for Kevin Ryan earlier this month and has questions to answer on stable debut.