3.50 6f. 212yds. 11 Declared. Pat Hodgson And Mary Shields ACSIL Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Class 4 ) of £9,999.00 2-y-o
1st - €5,399.00 2nd - €2,535.00 3rd - €1,268.00 4th - €634.00
Formscan - With several well-bred newcomers being introduced, this looks an above-average contest. Macanudo appeals given his dam was placed in a Listed race over this trip and he runs for an in-form yard. Charlie Johnston's pair Paladin and Quintus Maximus also have lots to offer on paper and warrant a second look. However, STATE OF DESIRE strikes as the pick of two Godolphin-owned contenders and this son of Frankel, who cost 400,000gns as a yearling, has a valuable edge in terms of experience following his introductory Yarmouth third.