Johnny Ward on the ball again today

SPOTLIGHT VERDICT: A tricky handicap comprising seasonal debutants in the main. Connor King has not ridden many fancied runners over the winter but he is exceptional value for his claim and the apparent Wachman second-string, PEARL EARING, is in with a chance. Such has been the market support in maidens behind Third Dimension, and given that his trainer is not one to persevere with average horses, he is probably dangerous. [Johnny Ward]

First day of the season ffs