Salisbury

The race editorial singles this horse out specifically, noting that a green, inexperienced debut at Chepstow 19 days ago should be forgiven — seventh place beaten 3.5 lengths is actually closer than it looks once inexperience is accounted for. Jockey Finley Marsh has been the busiest improver in the saddle recently, winning 4 from 15 races in the last two weeks. Wet ground is new, but the overall picture here is of a horse expected to improve significantly second time out.

First racecourse appearance for this horse trained by the race's own sponsor, Clive Cox — an unusual angle that rarely goes unnoticed. No form to analyse, but Cotai Glory as a sire is known for producing quick, early-developing two-year-olds, which suits a six-furlong race like this. One to watch at a price of 7.0.

Another first-time runner, but this one comes from Richard Hannon's powerful yard, which has sent out 8 winners from 32 races in the last two weeks alone. Hannon is one of the most prolific trainers of young horses in the country, so a debut runner from his stable always commands respect. No form to assess, but the address counts for something.

Making a first-ever racecourse appearance, so there is no form to judge. The big positive is trainer Eve Johnson Houghton, who has won 3 from 11 races in the last two weeks — her yard is firing right now. The jockey-trainer partnership has clicked over 100 times together, which at least means they know how to prepare a debutant.