Yarmouth

The top-rated horse in the field by 3lbs, she has placed in three of her four career races, showing consistent competitiveness without ever winning. The big concern is that she hasn't raced in 172 days — the longest absence in this field — and her odds have drifted sharply from an early price, suggesting confidence has cooled. If she's fully fit after that long break, the class is there, but that's a significant if.

Just one career race to her name, a fourth-place finish at Southwell 15 days ago, so there is very little to go on. Like Creative Queen, she has never raced on dry ground, which adds another layer of uncertainty for a horse still so early in her career. Her trainer Andrew Balding has won 3 of his last 6 races in the past fortnight, which at least suggests the yard is in good form.

The editorial verdict picks her out as the one to beat, and that third-place debut at Redcar just 13 days ago was described as promising — a solid foundation for a horse still learning the ropes. Her trainer Charlie Johnston has won 2 from 10 races in the last fortnight, which is decent recent form, and this horse arrives fresh, fit, and with a run under her belt. With only one race each, she and Reigning Queen are the rawest in the field, but Viviana's debut suggests she handled it better.

Making her racecourse debut today with no previous form to judge her on — what happens is anyone's guess. Her breeding does offer a small clue: by Tasleet, a stallion known for producing sharp, quick types, which suits a 6-furlong sprint. At odds of 34.0, the market is saying this is a tough ask first time out, and that's usually the honest assessment for a complete newcomer.