Lee Thomas Christy EBF Maiden Stakes (C & G)

Positive start to his career when runner-up at Ayr in July but that form hasn't worked out particularly well and he's failed to build on it in 2 subsequent starts. Hopes pinned on the addition of cheekpieces sparking some improvement here.

Started to get the hang of things late on when fourth on debut at Salisbury and duly improved when runner-up in a Ffos Las maiden (6f, heavy) earlier this month. Reproduction of that effort would give him every chance.

Showed a bit more than he did on debut when fifth in an 11-runner Newcastle novice (6f) 3 weeks ago but appeals as the type who will come into his own when venturing down the handicap route.

Just minor promise in a Goodwood maiden and Yarmouth novice (both at 6f) so far, and it's likely that he will need more time and distance.

Runner-up on 3 of his 4 starts for Richard Hannon and creditable efforts switched to nurseries for new yard the last twice, latterly third of 5 upped to 7f on heavy ground at Newbury. Drop back in trip here looks a good move and should be in the mix if the first-time visor has the desired effect.

40,000 gns Breeze-Up purchase who has displayed a fair level of ability in 7f maidens at Newmarket and Yarmouth. Ought to pick up a race at some point but this drop to 6f is of dubious benefit.

Foaled March 13. Price rose to 78,000 gns as a yearling but fetched just 6,500 gns when resold this year. Probably best watched on debut unless the market suggests otherwise.

Best effort when finding just one too good at Carlisle in June but has failed to build on that in 3 subsequent starts. Will need to improve for the fitting of cheekpieces if he's to get off the mark here.