At Newcastle, Maissara made his handicap debut, while at Southwell, Al Joory and Texas Starlight later produced a well-drilled Force And Valor feature.
6.00 Southwell – Al Jori and Texas Starlight clash
The large owner is listed as Amo’s. Texas Starlight and Shadwell’s Al cooking crash at Win £1M in the Golden Goals Fillies’ Novice Stakes (6.00) at BetMGM.
Roger Varian’s Al Joory has made her debut, and she will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of her half-sister Shaara by getting off to a triumphant start. Varian’s yard is in good condition and Jim Crowley will try to make the trip worth it for his only ride.
Texas Starlight made a solid debut at Newmarket, succeeding Ralph Beckett Star II. The species looks strong, and I think I can use that experience here.
Olly Sangster’s rock diva This is another point where he is expected to improve further after his Wolverhampton debut.
6.30 Southwell – Force And Valor and Lady Roxby Features
strength and courage and Lady Roxby headline of Gamble responsibly in the BetMGM Nursery Handicap (6.30).
The well-bred Force And Valor is a half-brother to Palace House Stakes winner Seven Question. Your 2-year-old seems to be improving with each run, and shortening the distance may be just what he needs at this stage.
Bryan Smart’s Lady Roxby arrived here for a double bid. She proved too good for the opening mark on her handicap debut last time out as she surged clear at Musselburgh. Once she handles the switch to an all-weather surface, she’ll do well here again.
distance winner Al Husar It may be dangerous in its modern form, but it too has to deal with all-weather surfaces.
5.15 Newcastle – Mysara and Varian’s handicap debuts
corner He is making his handicap debut. Weekly free bet with BetMGM Extra Nursery Handicap (5.15).
Varian and Silvestre De Sousa teamed up and had a successful season with Charyn. The same owners have Maissara here and she was last seen finishing third at Kempton. She cost a whopping 425,000 guineas and will be bidding for her first win.
Carl Burke’s cracking man He has been through a variety of big handicaps this season and arrives here after a gelding, and is likely to improve once he returns to calm seas.
autumn soldier They will be looking for a better performance following their penultimate match in Thirsk. The winner of that contest should not be underestimated as he recorded a solid performance in Class 2.
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