TimeformBlog

Trumpet Major enjoyed a successful 2-y-o campaign, scoring 3 times, including Champagne Stakes at Doncaster. Left with lot to do when fifth in Dewhurst on final start and a leading player up in trip.

Beaufort Twelve belied a Betfair SP of 42.0 to make winning debut here (7f) in October, surging ahead inside the final 1f. Undoubtedly a useful prospect, but likely to find a few too strong.

Born to Surprise made a promising start when runner-up at Warwick last season, and built on that with a taking success at Doncaster (7f) earlier this month. Will stay at least 1m and well worth his place in this company.

Campanology was first past the post in Haydock maiden in July, but demoted for lugging into rival. Made amends here on final start (6f), but this considerably tougher and not as likely as some to appreciate 1m.

Crius was never out of first 2 in 5 starts last season, winning 3, the latest a Group 3 here (7f) in September. Possibly flattered by racing up stands rail on that occasion but dangerous to discount.

Eastern Sun won Newbury maiden on debut last year, and showed he had progressed over winter when winning Kempton minor event on recent reappearance, making all. This tougher but should continue to improve.

Forgotten Hero shaped with abundant promise when third in maiden here (7f) in October, and confirmed that impression with runaway win at Lingfield (1m) last month. More to come, especially when upped in trip.

Miblish justified market support on debut in Newbury maiden and excuses when beaten in sales race here on sole subsequent start at 2 yrs. Runner-up to Eastern Sun on return and work to do to turn tables.

Mighty Ambition is a well-bred colt who created a good impression when winning a maiden at Newbury (7f) in September. Second and fifth won next time, but possible that further may suit ideally this season.

Minstrels Gallery impressed when making a winning debut in a 6-runner maiden at Southwell last month, travelling strongly throughout. Sights raised considerably here and big step forward needed to feature.

Most Improved got off the mark at the second attempt here on July Course last summer, and finished an excellent third in Dewhurst on final start. That form sets standard and capable of better still at 1m.

Ptolemiac looked wayward first 2 starts, but got act together in a visor when winning Musselburgh maiden and finishing runner-up in listed race at Pontefract on final 2 outings. Much more needed.

Rayvin Black showed benefit of debut experience when landing Yarmouth maiden last July. Not seen since and, although step up to 1m will be in his favour, it would be a massive surprise were he to take this.

Timeform 1-2-3:
1. Most Improved
2. Trumpet Major
3. Forgotten Hero

Timeform Verdict: Most Improved has been well supported for the 2000 Guineas in recent weeks and can confirm his position as a leading contender by taking this on his reappearance. Trumpet Major finished 2 places behind Most Improved in the Dewhurst and may prove the main danger, with impressive maiden winner Forgotten Hero another to consider.

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