Brighton 4:36 Result

Small four-runner field with only two runners carrying an official rating. Norfolk Blue is the only proven, consistent performer here - form figures of 442525 show he's been competitive in most starts and has genuine placed form at this level, with an OR of 67 clearly the best of the quartet. He adds cheekpieces today which could sharpen him up further and gets Marco Ghiani, a capable rider for William Knight's yard. His draw of 1 is workable over 7f at Brighton. Inspectre (04) and Muchacho (43) are lightly raced with little to go on and both unrated, making them harder to trust in a maiden even with decent pedigrees (Inns Of Court and Ardad progeny can do well but these two are unproven at this trip/track). Twilight Baby's form figures (9-83) look moderate and she steps back in trip suitability is unproven. Norfolk Blue's experience and the fact he's rated well clear of his rivals gives him a clear form edge, and the market is likely to reflect this with a short price, but in a weak, small maiden the best exposed form usually prevails. I'll take him as the most solid win chance given the lack of depth elsewhere.