The mare was trained by John Gosden racing in the familiar silks of George Strawbridge, this bay colt a sibling and home bred.
The form of that race has been franked and this February foal didn't have the best of races: slowly away, outpaced, then kept on in the final furlong.
With over a month off course it is likely this colt will be primed for his second start. It is encouraging to see Balding has given this horse a stakes race entry. He has been incredibly sparse on such pointers this season - a lot to do with their two-year-olds not showing an abundance of ability. However, I would take this entry as a positive sign which suggests to me they consider he is up to winning a race.
The betting is important here. If backed to a single-figure starting price it would bring more interest. If priced 9/1 & less must have fair each-way claims. If very weak in the betting I'd take a watching brief.
2:45 Ripon - Sign Of The Kodiac [eachway claims] 3rd
6:10 Lingfield - Chief Entertainer [eachway claims if priced 13/2 & less sp] 4th [7/1] outside betting guide
*Both Sides NR