Sporting Melody made an impressive debut at Hove last Saturday when causing an 8-1 shock in an A2 contest.

Claude Gardiner’s runner, who is barely old enough to race, led from the opening turn to hold the late challenge of open race winner Southwind Kat by a length in 30.13sec the fastest time of the night.

The April 14 daughter of Westmead Hawk’s next few races will be followed with interest.