It doesnt look as if there are any stable heavyweights among this bunch but a competitive heat has ensued for the maiden. Mick Channon sends Flotta for the prize and the gelding is given as the TEAMalk selection. He has always looked like needing a trip and he confirmed this impression with a second in a York maiden last time out. Compensation awaits. Nirvana is the potential fly-in-the-ointment. She proved her ability to stay the trip when finishing second to Blagovest last time out. On the face of it, she looks likely to be Pat Eddery's best ride on the card and it would not be totally unexpected for her to take full advantage of the weight concession. Heronetta is another to have had chances but is still winless. A change of tactics did not work last time out so she may go back to front-running here. Ocean Spirit is strictly held on the book and does not look the easiest of rides. Ballet Girl ran well on her reappearance after a long absence but there has to be a concern about the bounce factor today.
