Troy Asset Management Noel Murless Stakes (Listed)

Developed into a smart performer this season, taking handicap at York and listed event at Hamilton. Excellent close second in Gordon Stakes at Goodwood but bit disappointing in St Leger since. Type to bounce back dropped to this level.

Runner-up first 2 starts and well suited by a true test upped to 1½m when landing 7-runner Newmarket novice in July. Found another jolt of improvement when cashing in on a lenient mark in the Melrose Handicap at York. Found St Leger too much since but this is easier.

Superbly-bred colt (closely related to top-class pair Baaeed and Hukum). Edged out late on by subsequent Melrose winner Middle Earth on third start at Newmarket (12f) before going one better at Kempton. Took form to another level when following up on handicap debut at Haydock and more to come.

Has some solid form but found his limitations exposed when sixth of 8 in the Derby Trial at Lingfield before well beaten in Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot. Headgear on.

Off the mark dropped back to novice company on the Rowley Course in May and better form in defeat since, fourth in listed race at York latest. Likely to find a few too good again, however.

Off the mark at the third attempt in a Newbury maiden in June. Better form in defeat when highly tried after, notably when excellent third in Park Hill at Doncaster, looking well served by the greater emphasis on stamina. Remains unexposed at this trip and form pick.