Verdict

PEMBREY has a bit to find on the bare form of his 20/1 success in a maiden here in the autumn but the Godolphin colt has a host of fancy entries and is clearly well thought of. Frankie is on board today and the Teofilio colt can make a winning reappearance though Jungle Beat, winner of his only start at Newbury last July, is equally unexposed and has an Epsom Derby entry. Perennial wasn't beaten far in a Group 3 here in October and also has to go on the short-list but Producer appeared to have his limitations exposed when stepping out of handicaps on his final start of last year. Stipulate ran well in this grade at Haydock and Pontefract in the autumn, however, and could make his presence felt with his stable already in good form.

Formwatch

Jungle Beat (IRE) 9-4fav (9-3) Tracked leading pair and always travelling well, joined leader 4f out, led on bit over 2f out, shaken up green and edged right briefly 1f out, soon quickened clear, easily, won at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul beating Farhaan (9-3) by 2l, 9 ran.

Mister Music 7-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, in rear and pushed along, never dangerous, last of 8, 32l behind Letsgoroundagain (9-2) at Pontefract 1m Listed stks 2yo (1) gd in Oct.

Oxford Charley (USA) 14-1 (8-12) Held up in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 14, 9l behind Tell Dad (8-12) at Newbury 7f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gf in Oct.

Pembrey 20-1 (9-3) Prominent, every chance from over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, just held on, won at Newmarket 1m 2yo mdn (4) gd in Oct beating Mubaraza (9-3) by shd, 11 ran.

Perennial 5-1 (9-0) Dwelt and bumped start, raced center, held up in touch, headway over 1f out, ridden and stayed to go near finish, 2nd of 8, 1 3/4l behind Rockinante (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 2yo Grp 3 (1) gd in Oct.

Producer 8-1 (8-12) In touch in mid-division, headway over 1f out, ridden and unable to quicken over 1f out, edged right, stayed on, 4th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Tell Dad (8-12) at Newbury 7f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gf in Oct.

Stipulate 9-2 (9-2) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 4l behind Letsgoroundagain (9-2) at Pontefract 1m Listed stks 2yo (1) gd in Oct.