Third at Windsor on debut and filled same spot again at Goodwood before getting up late to win at Catterick in June. Outclassed in Windsor Castle at Ascot since, and better chance now handicapping in a first-time tongue tie.
Best effort in qualifying when 4L second of 9 to Masaru in minor event at Windsor last time, and he seems to be learning by the run. Needs to settle to fulfil potential, but could prove well treated.
Both wins to date have come in sellers, most recently on debut for new yard at Leicester. Fairly treated on bare for of those efforts, but lacks the scope of some of these.
Best effort to date when sixth of 11 to Shades of Blue in maiden at Ascot in May. Not yet built on that, but possible switch to nurseries will be the catalyst for progress, and market useful here.
Improved when third at Yarmouth on penultimate start, and gave the impression there was more to come, but she failed to do any better on nursery debut at Lingfield, and more required now.
Has lacked the pace to get seriously involved on last two starts, latest when 4½L third of 10 to Quiet Endeavour at Chelmsford. Should do better, but drop in trip not certain to suit.
Similar form in a trio of qualifying runs, and raced wide when fifth of 8 to Concierge in maiden at Windsor last time. May do better, and well drawn now starting down handicap route.
Forecasts
Dark Shadow (5/4), Showu (3/1), Li Kui (5/1), Capala (8/1), Tinto (10/1), Free Love (20/1), Knockabout Queen (20/1)
DARK SHADOW has been knocking off the rough edges in his qualifying runs, and gives the impression there is more to come from him, so he gets the vote from a positive draw, and can prove too good for Li Kui and Showu.