Gulfstream 27 June 2025
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A winner at 1m. Beaten 4l behind Sugar Buzz at 25-1 when seventh of 11 on his latest outing at Gulfstream over 1m (good) earlier this month. Worth a second look.
A winner at 1m. Beaten 4l behind Sugar Buzz at 25-1 when seventh of 11 on his latest outing at Gulfstream over 1m (good) earlier this month. Worth a second look.
A winner at 1m. Beaten 8l behind Sugar Buzz at 28-1 when 10th of 11 on his latest outing at Gulfstream over 1m (good) earlier this month. Do not dismiss.
A winner at 1m. Beaten 8l behind Sugar Buzz at 28-1 when 10th of 11 on his latest outing at Gulfstream over 1m (good) earlier this month. Do not dismiss.
A winner at 1m. Finished 3l behind Dixie Preach when fifth of 6 at 6-4fav on his latest outing at Gulfstream over 1m earlier this month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Carlos David. Others look stronger.
A winner at 1m. Finished 3l behind Dixie Preach when fifth of 6 at 6-4fav on his latest outing at Gulfstream over 1m earlier this month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Carlos David. Others look stronger.
A winner at 1m. Finished behind Roscoe Pine when sixth of 7 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Gulfstream over 1m last month. First run since being gelded, which will need to spark some improvement.
A winner at 1m. Finished behind Roscoe Pine when sixth of 7 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Gulfstream over 1m last month. First run since being gelded, which will need to spark some improvement.
Won on his latest outing when 7-5fav at Gulfstream over 1m 1f earlier this month, beating Cryptonym. This is more demanding.
Won on his latest outing when 7-5fav at Gulfstream over 1m 1f earlier this month, beating Cryptonym. This is more demanding.
A winner at 5f. Finished 3 1/2l behind Sugar Buzz when sixth of 11 at 15-1 on his latest outing at Gulfstream over 1m (good) earlier this month. Might find a few too strong.
A winner at 5f. Finished 3 1/2l behind Sugar Buzz when sixth of 11 at 15-1 on his latest outing at Gulfstream over 1m (good) earlier this month. Might find a few too strong.
A winner at 1m. Third of 6 behind Dixie Preach beaten 2l at 9-4 on his latest outing at Gulfstream over 1m earlier this month. One of the likelier winners.
A winner at 1m. Third of 6 behind Dixie Preach beaten 2l at 9-4 on his latest outing at Gulfstream over 1m earlier this month. One of the likelier winners.
This isn't the deepest of contests and preference is for NOBLE TIGER, whose recent consistency ought to stand him in good stead. Grey Shadow and Paxton are others to consider.
Half-sister to Rushie, won three times at 1m including a Grade 2 race. The betting could reveal some clues.
Half-sister to Rushie, won three times at 1m including a Grade 2 race. The betting could reveal some clues.
Placed once in three starts. Beaten behind Pure Eloquence at 45-1 when eighth of 9 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 5f (good) earlier this month. Needs improvement to feature.
Placed once in three starts. Beaten behind Pure Eloquence at 45-1 when eighth of 9 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 5f (good) earlier this month. Needs improvement to feature.
Half-sister to Super Duper Fly, won three times at 6f and 1m. Beaten 13l behind Lennilu at 22-1 when 9th of 11 on her racecourse debut at Gulfstream over 5f (good) last month. Opposable.
Half-sister to Super Duper Fly, won three times at 6f and 1m. Beaten 13l behind Lennilu at 22-1 when 9th of 11 on her racecourse debut at Gulfstream over 5f (good) last month. Opposable.
Half-sister to Amansa Guapo, won eight times between 5f and 1m. Unplaced in both starts. Finished behind Spinelli when fifth of 7 at 9-2 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 5f earlier this month. Others preferred.
Half-sister to Amansa Guapo, won eight times between 5f and 1m. Unplaced in both starts. Finished behind Spinelli when fifth of 7 at 9-2 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 5f earlier this month. Others preferred.
Dam won twice at 1m. Beaten by Spinelli when second of 7 at 9-1 on her racecourse debut at Gulfstream over 5f earlier this month. Leading claims.
Dam won twice at 1m. Beaten by Spinelli when second of 7 at 9-1 on her racecourse debut at Gulfstream over 5f earlier this month. Leading claims.
Full sister to Lou, won twice at 7f. Finished behind Fire On The Wire when fourth of 8 at 12-1 on her racecourse debut at Gulfstream over 5f (good) earlier this month. That experience ought to stand her in good stead on her first run for a new stable today, previously with Juan Alvarado.
Full sister to Lou, won twice at 7f. Finished behind Fire On The Wire when fourth of 8 at 12-1 on her racecourse debut at Gulfstream over 5f (good) earlier this month. That experience ought to stand her in good stead on her first run for a new stable today, previously with Juan Alvarado.
Half-sister to Trikitraki, won seven times at 5f. Unplaced in both starts. Finished 10l behind Lennilu when fifth of 11 at 33-1 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 5f (good) last month. Will do well to win this.
Half-sister to Trikitraki, won seven times at 5f. Unplaced in both starts. Finished 10l behind Lennilu when fifth of 11 at 33-1 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 5f (good) last month. Will do well to win this.
Half-sister to Shannonrun, won at 6f. Unplaced in both starts. Finished behind Pure Eloquence when fourth of 9 at 7-1 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 5f (good) earlier this month. Not a forlorn hope.
Half-sister to Shannonrun, won at 6f. Unplaced in both starts. Finished behind Pure Eloquence when fourth of 9 at 7-1 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 5f (good) earlier this month. Not a forlorn hope.
Dam unraced. Unplaced in both starts. Finished 10l behind Monster when fourth of 8 at 4-1 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 5f (good) last month. Enters calculations.
Dam unraced. Unplaced in both starts. Finished 10l behind Monster when fourth of 8 at 4-1 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 5f (good) last month. Enters calculations.
BACK RING BUZZ sets a useful standard having struck the woodwork on her debut and this looks an excellent opportunity in which to go one place better. Kitty Cleo and Triple Threat complete the shortlist.
A winner at 6f. Finished 12l behind One Special Act when sixth of 8 at 10-1 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 7f earlier this month. She needs to better recent performances.
A winner at 6f. Finished 12l behind One Special Act when sixth of 8 at 10-1 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 7f earlier this month. She needs to better recent performances.
A winner at 5f. Beaten 12l behind Always Adriana at 55-1 when last of 7 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 1m (good) last month. Likely to find a few too strong.
A winner at 5f. Beaten 12l behind Always Adriana at 55-1 when last of 7 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 1m (good) last month. Likely to find a few too strong.
A winner at 5f. Finished behind Secret Victory when fifth of 11 at 15-1 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 1m (good) last month. Enters calculations.
A winner at 5f. Finished behind Secret Victory when fifth of 11 at 15-1 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 1m (good) last month. Enters calculations.
A winner at 1m. Finished behind Trumpetta when sixth of 7 at 13-2 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 1m last month. Bounce back required.
A winner at 1m. Finished behind Trumpetta when sixth of 7 at 13-2 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 1m last month. Bounce back required.
A winner at 1m. Third of 6 behind China Blue beaten at 9-2 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 1m earlier this month. In the mix.
A winner at 1m. Third of 6 behind China Blue beaten at 9-2 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 1m earlier this month. In the mix.
A winner at 33-10 at Gulfstream over 5f on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Vanessa's Wish. She's open to further improvement and must enter the reckoning.
A winner at 33-10 at Gulfstream over 5f on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Vanessa's Wish. She's open to further improvement and must enter the reckoning.
A winner at 7f. Finished behind China Blue when fifth of 6 at 15-2 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 1m earlier this month. Worth a second look.
A winner at 7f. Finished behind China Blue when fifth of 6 at 15-2 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 1m earlier this month. Worth a second look.
There are stamina doubts surrounding many of these, so it might pay to side with INALLPROBABILITY. She broke her maiden over 5f here last time out, digging in gamely, and stepping up to this extended mile could unlock further improvement. Para Siempre and Sainte Chapelle head the list of dangers.
She has won four times from 6f to 1m. Finished 12l behind Puckered when fifth of eight at 20-1 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 7f last month. Unlikely to figure.
She has won four times from 6f to 1m. Finished 12l behind Puckered when fifth of eight at 20-1 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 7f last month. Unlikely to figure.
She has won three times at 6f. Finished 7l behind Olga when sixth of 8 at 11-2 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 6f last month. Could be in the mix.
She has won three times at 6f. Finished 7l behind Olga when sixth of 8 at 11-2 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 6f last month. Could be in the mix.
She has won four times from 5f to 1m. A winner at 9-1 at Gulfstream over 1m on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Kikilove by 2 1/4l. Can follow up over shorter.
She has won four times from 5f to 1m. A winner at 9-1 at Gulfstream over 1m on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Kikilove by 2 1/4l. Can follow up over shorter.
Successful at 5f and 1m. Beaten behind Sweet Nola at 30-1 when last of seven on her latest outing at Tampa Bay Downs over 1m in April. Hard to enthuse over.
Successful at 5f and 1m. Beaten behind Sweet Nola at 30-1 when last of seven on her latest outing at Tampa Bay Downs over 1m in April. Hard to enthuse over.
Winner of five races from 5f to 7f. Third of five behind Smart Jenny beaten 3/4l at 9-2 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 6f last month. Must enter calculations.
Winner of five races from 5f to 7f. Third of five behind Smart Jenny beaten 3/4l at 9-2 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 6f last month. Must enter calculations.
She has won three times from 5f to 7f. Finished 10l behind Smart Jenny when fourth of five at 15-1 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 6f last month. Tough ask.
She has won three times from 5f to 7f. Finished 10l behind Smart Jenny when fourth of five at 15-1 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 6f last month. Tough ask.
A taking winner here last time out, R FIREBIRD showed enough pace on that occasion to suggest that she can follow up over shorter. Girvin's Princess and Motown Mika also warrant consideration.
Yet to place in three starts. Well beaten at 7-2 behind Big Boy Jak when eighth of nine on his latest outing at Gulfstream over 1m in January. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Todd Pletcher. Unlikely to figure.
Yet to place in three starts. Well beaten at 7-2 behind Big Boy Jak when eighth of nine on his latest outing at Gulfstream over 1m in January. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Todd Pletcher. Unlikely to figure.
Placed twice in six starts. Well beaten at 39-1 behind Buzz Rocket when last of nine on his latest outing at Gulfstream over 1m (good) last month. Work to do.
Placed twice in six starts. Well beaten at 39-1 behind Buzz Rocket when last of nine on his latest outing at Gulfstream over 1m (good) last month. Work to do.
Placed in three of eight starts. Third of 15 behind Reverend Moon beaten at 15-2 on his latest outing at Gulfstream over 5f earlier this month. The one to side with.
Placed in three of eight starts. Third of 15 behind Reverend Moon beaten at 15-2 on his latest outing at Gulfstream over 5f earlier this month. The one to side with.
Half-brother to Alpha Slew, won eight times at 5f. May need the experience.
Half-brother to Alpha Slew, won eight times at 5f. May need the experience.
Dam won twice at 1m and 1m 1f. Finished behind Rusty Pistol when sixth of eight at 15-1 on his racecourse debut at Tampa Bay Downs over 5f last month. Bit to prove here.
Dam won twice at 1m and 1m 1f. Finished behind Rusty Pistol when sixth of eight at 15-1 on his racecourse debut at Tampa Bay Downs over 5f last month. Bit to prove here.
Placed in five of seven starts. Beaten 3 1/2l by El Muchacho Alegre when second of seven at 11-10fav on his latest outing at Gulfstream over 5f earlier this month. Improvement could be forthcoming.
Placed in five of seven starts. Beaten 3 1/2l by El Muchacho Alegre when second of seven at 11-10fav on his latest outing at Gulfstream over 5f earlier this month. Improvement could be forthcoming.
Yet to place in six starts. Finished behind Sioux when sixth of seven at 40-1 on his latest outing at Gulfstream over 7f earlier this month. Do not dismiss.
Yet to place in six starts. Finished behind Sioux when sixth of seven at 40-1 on his latest outing at Gulfstream over 7f earlier this month. Do not dismiss.
Unplaced in all five starts. Beaten behind Turbulent Force at 11-1 when seventh of nine on his latest outing at Gulfstream over 5f (good) in December last year. Makes plenty of appeal.
Unplaced in all five starts. Beaten behind Turbulent Force at 11-1 when seventh of nine on his latest outing at Gulfstream over 5f (good) in December last year. Makes plenty of appeal.
Placed once in five starts. Finished behind Night Of Magic when last of six at 5-1 on his latest outing at Tampa Bay Downs over 6f last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Max Ubide. Probably best watched.
Placed once in five starts. Finished behind Night Of Magic when last of six at 5-1 on his latest outing at Tampa Bay Downs over 6f last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Max Ubide. Probably best watched.
HOTTAKEJAKE has shown enough in recent starts to suggest that he can get off the mark at the ninth time of asking. Gallant Knight and Senor Money look to be his main dangers.
Successful twice at 1m on good ground. Won on her latest outing when evens fav at Gulfstream over 1m (good) last month, beating Bianka Heart by 3l. Holds strong claims.
Successful twice at 1m on good ground. Won on her latest outing when evens fav at Gulfstream over 1m (good) last month, beating Bianka Heart by 3l. Holds strong claims.
Successful at 5f and 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Won on her latest outing when 3-5fav at Gulfstream over 5f last month, beating Honor Her by a neck. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Robert Falcone Jr. Another good run can be expected.
Successful at 5f and 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Won on her latest outing when 3-5fav at Gulfstream over 5f last month, beating Honor Her by a neck. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Robert Falcone Jr. Another good run can be expected.
Successful twice at 1m on the all-weather. A winner at 19-5 at Gulfstream over 1m on her latest outing last month, beating Holder Close. Can land the hat-trick.
Successful twice at 1m on the all-weather. A winner at 19-5 at Gulfstream over 1m on her latest outing last month, beating Holder Close. Can land the hat-trick.
Successful twice at 1m on good ground. Finished 5l behind Mobay Princess when fourth of six at 11-10fav on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 1m last month. Easy enough to look elsewhere.
Successful twice at 1m on good ground. Finished 5l behind Mobay Princess when fourth of six at 11-10fav on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 1m last month. Easy enough to look elsewhere.
Successful twice at 1m on good ground. A winner at 16-1 at Gulfstream over 1m (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Country Economics. Capable of being in the shake-up.
Successful twice at 1m on good ground. A winner at 16-1 at Gulfstream over 1m (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Country Economics. Capable of being in the shake-up.
Successful at 5f and 1m on the all-weather. Beaten behind Mom's Martini at 30-1 when last of eight on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 1m last month. Not fancied.
Successful at 5f and 1m on the all-weather. Beaten behind Mom's Martini at 30-1 when last of eight on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 1m last month. Not fancied.
Successful twice at 1m on good ground. Finished 9l behind Oshala when last of six at 35-1 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 1m (good) earlier this month. Running out of chances now.
Successful twice at 1m on good ground. Finished 9l behind Oshala when last of six at 35-1 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 1m (good) earlier this month. Running out of chances now.
TRUMPETTA is in the form of her life at present and the hat-trick looks very much on the cards for the daughter of Gormley. Always Adriana and Secret Victory are likely to be thereabouts too.
Winner of five races at 5f. Finished 2 3/4l behind Warda when fourth of 7 at 6-4 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 5f last month. Chance if back to her best.
Winner of five races at 5f. Finished 2 3/4l behind Warda when fourth of 7 at 6-4 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 5f last month. Chance if back to her best.
Winner of six races from 5f to 6f. Third of 7 behind Julee's Legacy beaten 11l at 6-5fav on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 6f last month. Facing a tough task.
Winner of six races from 5f to 6f. Third of 7 behind Julee's Legacy beaten 11l at 6-5fav on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 6f last month. Facing a tough task.
Successful twice at 5f. Finished 2 3/4l behind Gunesh when fourth of 6 at 7-1 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 5f last month. More needed in this grade.
Successful twice at 5f. Finished 2 3/4l behind Gunesh when fourth of 6 at 7-1 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 5f last month. More needed in this grade.
She has won three times from 5f to 1m. A winner at 11-2 at Gulfstream over 5f on her latest outing last month, beating Omo Ten Girl by 1l. Could land a blow.
She has won three times from 5f to 1m. A winner at 11-2 at Gulfstream over 5f on her latest outing last month, beating Omo Ten Girl by 1l. Could land a blow.
Has won nine races at 5f. Beaten 2l by Nana's Corn Muffin when second of 6 at 1-2fav on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 5f last month. Likely to prove competitive.
Has won nine races at 5f. Beaten 2l by Nana's Corn Muffin when second of 6 at 1-2fav on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 5f last month. Likely to prove competitive.
She has won four times from 5f to 6f. Beaten by Minxy when second of 7 at 7-10fav on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 5f earlier this month. Having her first run for a new stable and could be in the mix.
She has won four times from 5f to 6f. Beaten by Minxy when second of 7 at 7-10fav on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 5f earlier this month. Having her first run for a new stable and could be in the mix.
She has won three times at 5f. Beaten 3l by Royally Blue when second of 6 at 19-10fav on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 5f earlier this month. Has strong claims.
She has won three times at 5f. Beaten 3l by Royally Blue when second of 6 at 19-10fav on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 5f earlier this month. Has strong claims.
Amor Y Control and Mywifeknowsitall are hard to separate, so it could pay to stick with the in-form WARDA, who has won two of her last three starts.
A winner at 5f. Beaten 10l behind Little Martha at 14-1 when 9th of 10 on her latest outing at Tampa Bay Downs over 1m (good) in April. First-time blinkers will need to bring plenty of improvement.
A winner at 5f. Beaten 10l behind Little Martha at 14-1 when 9th of 10 on her latest outing at Tampa Bay Downs over 1m (good) in April. First-time blinkers will need to bring plenty of improvement.
A winner at 7-1 at Tampa Bay Downs over 6f on her latest outing in February, beating Ms Kendrick B. This is tougher but could shape well.
A winner at 7-1 at Tampa Bay Downs over 6f on her latest outing in February, beating Ms Kendrick B. This is tougher but could shape well.
A winner at 5f. Finished 16l behind Edith when last of 6 at 25-1 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 5f last month. Not the most consistent.
A winner at 5f. Finished 16l behind Edith when last of 6 at 25-1 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 5f last month. Not the most consistent.
A winner at 12-1 at Gulfstream over 6f on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Dance To Remember by 2l. Upped in class on her first run for a new stable.
A winner at 12-1 at Gulfstream over 6f on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Dance To Remember by 2l. Upped in class on her first run for a new stable.
A winner at 7f. Beaten 7l behind Wiggle An' Wine at 18-1 when last of 7 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 5f earlier this month. Could be thereabouts.
A winner at 7f. Beaten 7l behind Wiggle An' Wine at 18-1 when last of 7 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 5f earlier this month. Could be thereabouts.
A winner at 19-2 at Gulfstream over 5f on her latest outing last month, beating Plum Irish. Facing a tougher test but is not easily dismissed.
A winner at 19-2 at Gulfstream over 5f on her latest outing last month, beating Plum Irish. Facing a tougher test but is not easily dismissed.
A winner at 6f. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Rachels Song when sixth of 7 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 1m (good) last month. Having her first run for a new stable and others look stronger.
A winner at 6f. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Rachels Song when sixth of 7 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 1m (good) last month. Having her first run for a new stable and others look stronger.
GRACE THE LAW beat a subsequent scorer when successful at Tampa and makes most appeal of the recent maiden winners. Girvin Star and Derbytime D could also get involved.
A winner at 5f on the all-weather. Beaten 5l by Sneaky Sneaky when second of 5 at 2-1fav on his latest outing at Gulfstream over 5f last month. More needed in this higher grade.
A winner at 5f on the all-weather. Beaten 5l by Sneaky Sneaky when second of 5 at 2-1fav on his latest outing at Gulfstream over 5f last month. More needed in this higher grade.
A winner at 5f on firm ground. Third of 9 behind Fast Fixer beaten 4l at 9-2 on his latest outing at Gulfstream over 5f last month. Has a bit to find on latest running.
A winner at 5f on firm ground. Third of 9 behind Fast Fixer beaten 4l at 9-2 on his latest outing at Gulfstream over 5f last month. Has a bit to find on latest running.
Winner of seven races at 5f on good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 17-4 at Gulfstream over 5f on his latest outing last month, beating Sticky Mcshnickens by a head. One to consider.
Winner of seven races at 5f on good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 17-4 at Gulfstream over 5f on his latest outing last month, beating Sticky Mcshnickens by a head. One to consider.
Won on his latest outing when 16-10fav at Gulfstream over 5f last month, beating Replevin. This is more demanding and others are more persuasive.
Won on his latest outing when 16-10fav at Gulfstream over 5f last month, beating Replevin. This is more demanding and others are more persuasive.
Half-brother to Sugar Sugar, won four times between 4f and 6f. A winner at 13-1 at Gulfstream over 5f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Beijing Boss by a short head. Has to be of interest.
Half-brother to Sugar Sugar, won four times between 4f and 6f. A winner at 13-1 at Gulfstream over 5f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Beijing Boss by a short head. Has to be of interest.
A winner at 1m on good ground. Finished 6l behind Drink N Wink when fifth of 6 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Gulfstream over 1m (good) last month. This looks beyond him.
A winner at 1m on good ground. Finished 6l behind Drink N Wink when fifth of 6 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Gulfstream over 1m (good) last month. This looks beyond him.
Has won eight races from 5f to 7f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind Three Zero when fourth of 6 at 18-1 on his latest outing at Gulfstream over 5f earlier this month. More required at this level.
Has won eight races from 5f to 7f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind Three Zero when fourth of 6 at 18-1 on his latest outing at Gulfstream over 5f earlier this month. More required at this level.
A winner at 5f on the all-weather. Beaten a head by Fast Fixer when second of 9 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Gulfstream over 5f last month. Could be thereabouts.
A winner at 5f on the all-weather. Beaten a head by Fast Fixer when second of 9 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Gulfstream over 5f last month. Could be thereabouts.
There was little between Fast Fixer and Sticky Mcshnickens last time, but PAJARO won a decent maiden on debut and can take this step up in class in his stride.
