Getreadytorumble and Marty Hopkirk can both step forward from their Kempton debut runs, but they do require marked improvement. Ziggy's Triton looks the clear pick of those with experience and he can go well back from ten months off, but the two expensive Al Shaqab-owned (or part-owned) newcomers won't have to be world-beaters to make a winning start. ROCK IGUANA is marginally preferred to Hattal.[Paul Smith]
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50-1 and beaten 18l at the finish on his Kempton debut two weeks ago (6f; behind Getreadytorumble), but he was too free early and raced wide throughout so the run can certainly be upgraded a touch; interesting to see if he's stronger in the betting this time.
Debut third at Nottingham (6f, good) was encouraging, but he took a backwards step at Kempton four weeks ago (looked a tricky ride); others appeal more.
575,000euros yearling; seventh foal; closely related to 1m/9.5f 2yo winner Next Factor (including AW; RPR 90), half-brother to winners Lady Galore (5f Listed/5.5f 2yo; 96), Tikitiki (7f AW 2yo; 93) and Aiza (Moroccan 6.5f/9.5f); dam US 1m AW/dirt winner; makes his debut at a modest level and he's of obvious interest on paper.
Well beaten at Glorious Goodwood on debut last summer; better form when second of four at Chepstow last September; gelded afterwards; more to come this year but he will need to fare better to take this.
Promising second of ten at Ripon (winner useful) on his debut 303 days ago (5f, good to soft); gelded in January; that effort sets the standard, albeit not a daunting one, and he's open to further progress.
95,000gns foal, 320,000gns yearling; fourth foal, sister to French 4.5f and 5f (Listed) 2yo winner The Fixer (RPR 95), half-sister to 5.5f-6.5f winner Faro De San Juan (99); dam Group-placed 4.5f 2yo winner (102); hooded for debut; looks a likely type on paper and one to note in the market.
