Racing: For the Notebook: A weekly list of horses to follow

MONTY ROYALE: ran in sprints as a three-year-old in Ireland, but stayed on well to be second in the novice hurdle won by Fed On Oats at Ludlow on Wednesday. It was a creditable first run on turf for his new stable, and the form of the race looks good. (K Bailey)

ZULU PEARL: an unfancied 33-1 shot on debut at Fontwell on Monday. Took third place in a field of 14 runners, but had no chance with easy winner Ballet Royal. Shaped very well, though, and this six-year-old mare should not be troubled to win a modestly-contested novice hurdle. (J Gifford)