Some of his rivals bring better form but highly regarded POWERFUL GLORY brings major potential and appears to be a Group performer in the making. He gets the vote ahead of Shadow Of Light, who is top on the figures as things stand. Slow ground would be a positive for Brian but a probable negative for Symbol Of Strength. Interesting contenders Defence Minister and Sarab Star are, like the selection, promising colts who may improve significantly.[Steve Boow]
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Both starts over 6f on good ground at York, winning a novice event at the Dante festival (narrowly beat a subsequent Listed scorer) then rather disappointing in the Gimcrack; now goes in tongue-tie; bred to rate higher yet, being half-brother to a dual Group 2 winner for his connections.
Registered a novice success in June; campaigned at Group 2 level since, making the frame in the July Stakes and the Richmond then suffering bad luck (unable to recover from interference 2f out) in the Gimcrack; useful but needs extra to land this prize.
2-2 on ground softer than good, namely comfortable wins over 6f at this course (novice) and Newmarket (sales race); close third to Symbol Of Strength in AW Group 3 at Kempton most recently; proving consistent and holds a solid chance.
210,000euros breeze-up purchase in May; brings a 2-2 profile, having won 6f novice events at Newmarket (good) and Haydock (good to soft); the form isn't particularly compelling and his rating is below the required standard to win in this grade; however, he has potential.
The only maiden in this field, being 0-3; has progressive 5f form, admittedly, and took fifth of 16 in York Listed contest (good to firm) most recently; however, he faces a stiffer task upped further in class and doesn't appear to be crying out for the extra furlong yet.
£190,000 breeze-up purchase in April and very well regarded by his trainer; duly justified favouritism in newcomers' race at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) five weeks ago, stretching clear impressively in the closing stages; smart prospect and an exciting contender.
Showed a game attitude to justify favouritism in Salisbury novice event (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago for a winning debut, rallying towards the finish; bottom of this pack on bare figures but open to progress; two Group 1 entries suggest he's held in high regard.
Thrice-raced colt who is progressing well; justified favouritism at Yarmouth and Newmarket, then finished second in the Gimcrack at York where he had some of these rivals behind him; all starts over 6f on good ground; top rated and commands respect.
Lacks recent match practice, having been absent since running well in the Coventry at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm; close eighth of 22) three months ago; made all at Bath (5f, good to soft) the time before; the market signals may prove the best guide on return to action.
Yet to encounter ground softer than good and trainer reckons the colt needs a fast surface; ties in closely with Shadow Of Light on Gimcrack running and confirmed that improvement with Sirenia Stakes win at Kempton (6f, AW) since; one of the main form contenders.
1/5 Odds Place 1,2,3
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