Count Bezukhov headlines the inaugural Betfred St Leger Trial Novice Stakes at Doncaster (2.45) as the clear one to beat. The Irish raider impressed when third on debut at Leopardstown before breaking his maiden at the Curragh, and the step up to 12 furlongs should suit his stamina-laden pedigree. He concedes a penalty to rivals including Shoof Baeed, who upset the favorite at Redcar, and Andrew Balding's Hatteen, who receives weight off a 82 rating after a solid Newbury second.

Charlie Appleby unleashes two expensive debutants in the Betfred Champagne Trial (2.10). Ottoman Chief, a 2.2 million guineas yearling and half-brother to Grade 2 winner Ottoman Fleet, carries Billy Loughnane in the saddle, while Sea The Stars colt Quest For Stars cost €700,000 at Arqana. Both warrant serious market respect alongside Amir Lehbab, who finished third at Newbury on debut, and William Haggas' Bulletsnap under Cieren Fallon.

At Newbury, the Juddmonte EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (6.17) pits My Boo Boo against Macau. The former ran a promising second at Windsor and gains Jason Watson for the step up to six furlongs, while Archie Watson's Macau showed greenness when third at Wolverhampton but offers improvement potential. Shadwell's Mirzimaan and Tom Dascombe's debutant Webster complete a competitive heat.

Elsewhere, James Fanshawe's Room Fourteen bids for a hat-trick in the Doncaster handicap off a 4lb higher mark with Loughnane retaining the ride, while Marco Botti's Angel Sense seeks overdue success in the Newbury fillies' novice.