Kitaabaat potentially ahead of his mark and worth a punt at 8/1 on handicap debut in the 5.20 at Newmarket today.
Owen Burrows’ colt showed progressive form in three runs as a juvenile, coming good in the last of those over 1m at Sandown when beating Sevenna Star by 3/4 of a length.
After showing plenty of pavce to track the leaders, Kitaabaat only had to be shaken up when taking up the running a furlong from home befire staying on strongly to score a shade cosily.
The runner-up is a highly regarded sort who has won twice this season, including a Group 3 last time out at Sandown off an official rating of 98.
Delsheer, who finsihed 3 1/2 lengths further behind in third, has also won since.
That gives the form a solid look and suggest an opening mark of 88 for Kitaabaat is exploitable.
He also looks the type that will progress as a three-year-old and appreciate the step up to 1m 2f.
Daily Sport recommended bet: 2pts each-way Kitaabaat (8/1 Coral – BOG)