Receiver can collect win

● Stoute youngster can fulfil potential on Kempton outing

Sir Michael Stoute’s First Receiver looked a surefire future winner on his debut back in July and reappears in the 32Red Casino Novice Stakes at Kempton.

Owned by the Queen, the New Approach colt finished third of 14 on the July Course, but has not been seen since.

Stoute’s youngsters traditionally need their first run for experience, so the fact he was beaten by just over a length bodes very well for the future.

Especially when you delve into the form – the winner, Richard Hannon’s Al Madhar, has not been seen since, but Charlie Appleby’s Al Suhail was second and has since been placed in the Solario and Autumn Stakes.

First Receiver is sure to be sharper for his initial experience and has been given plenty of time to strengthen up. For what it is worth, he also holds an entry in the Derby.

Mercenary Rose is expected to give weight and a beating to her seven rivals in the 32Red. com Handicap.

Following some solid placed efforts earlier in the year, Paul Cole’s filly was not winning out turn when striking gold at Kempton little over a week ago.

The application of blinkers for the first time clearly had the desired effect as she was sharply away and never saw another rival - ultimately scoring with plenty in hand.

It is no surprise to see connections turn her out quickly under a penalty and she should prove hard to beat if the headgear does the trick for a second time.

Millicent Fawcett is clearly not one of John Gosden’s stars, but has shown enough in two outings to suggest she should win the Bombardier British Hopped Amber Beer Maiden Stakes at Southwell.