Tue, October 01, 2024

Stable debutant GRACIOUS LEADER (7) justified favouritism getting off the mark with a comfortable 2L Lingfield triumph. Failed to build on that when third at Kempton next time. Wears a first-time tongue-tie and is expected to be a strong contender representing the George Boughey yard. TELE RED (2) won this race last year. Only managed one placed effort since. Improved to finish fourth of seventeen at York in latest and bold showing likely. POWER OF GOLD (3) claimed a recent fourth here and is well-in on figures to launch a challenge. DETECTIVE (6) is four from eleven when wearing blinkers and makes the shortlist.