SandownSat, July 06, 2024

Impressive Doncaster novice winner BALMACARA (14) was ultimately well-held back in third attempting the Listed Surrey Stakes at Epsom in May. Represents trainer Eve Johnson Houghton and retains plenty of potential now sent handicapping. Might defy this opening mark with a first-time hood applied on first try over 1m2f. The last start course and distance winning CHASING APHRODITE (8) cannot be ignored. TRUTHFUL (6) finished fifth in a 1m6f Listed event at Longchamp during September. Interesting dropping back in distance on return. DAMBUSTER (15) could easily have more to offer making handicap debut. PERSICA (10) needs to be considered.