John Gosden introduces an interesting type in the shape of Pilgrim Spirit, whose half-sister was placed in the Italian Oaks, and could easily prove good enough to make a winning debut in a moderate affair. Along with fellow newcomer, Dancing Nugget, the market should provide further clues while of those to have raced, Alexander Ridge and Let's Party have the best form credentials. TEAMtalk preference is for the latter who ran creditably behind subsequent Dewhurst winner Tout Seul in a valuable sales event at The Curragh in between placed efforts in useful maidens on the turf. The Richard Hannon-trained filly should give a good account if handling the artificial surface.
