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Has been a slow maturing sort - he wasn't suited by the track at Bath last time so with Nottingham being a more galloping track this should suit him better. The ground is fine too and probably would be better in a lower grade but the lack of races means he has to take his chance in this higher class race - really though just hoping for a better run.

QULOOB has been running consistently well under both codes but possible his recent run at Fontwell was a little soon after winning there late August. Freshened up at home and I can't see why QULOOB should not be as effective on the all weather as the turf. Looks a tight little race, with the Varian and Prescott horses looking the ones to beat, but we head here with a squeak.

Seems to be coming into form now but the lack of opportunities on the turf means we have to take our chance on the AW. Looks like we have the tougher division of the two races and a wide draw in 15 is not ideal either - but she is on good form so takes her chance.

Been a while since LUXFORD has troubled the judge but this is the right race for her if LUXFORD can do her very best at a track she runs well at and has won at in the past. Each-way price.

Yet to win a race from 16 starts so hard to get too excited until we see more. A small step in the right direction last time out at Wolverhampton - not beaten too far so we'd be delighted if he can build on that.

Returns here after a minor injury. No suggestion in the pedigree that he wants this far but he certainly trains that way. Done plenty of work but sure to come on for the run and we will know a lot more after today.

Nice horse, who finished last season on a disappointing note. After a good break we are hoping a step up in trip will suit, but may just need the run here today.

Yet to really make an impact on the track, he has shown enough at home to suggest that he is capable of winning a race such as this, just needs to put it together on the track now.

AIGUILLETTE has been frustrating as has come close several times but seems to bump into one. Hopefully the headgear will help. Working well at home and with Shane Kelly on board I hope Shane can lift him over that line in front.

Gained a deserved win at Hamilton back in July and ran well to be second after that. Had a few excuses the last twice as tried 2m and didn't really stay and then got bumped at the start last time at Beverley. Still 6lbs higher than that summer win so more needed, but the trip today (1m4f) will suit and will love the soft ground. Also had a month off to get over those quick runs and seems well for the break. Generally, a consistent sort, but does have a habit of being placed more often than winning. On a plus, we are in a better race so gets in with just 8-9 and gets weight all round, plus with the jockey's 3lb claim that light burden will be a help. Overall might be a tough ask to win, but better expected than last few runs.

By the high-class German-trained middle-distance performer, It’s Gino, who was 3rd in the Arc (the sire of Grade 1 winner hurdler and Grade 2 winning chaser, Lalor) and out of a 3-time winning ‘Group placed’ mare. This full brother to a 9-time winner was ready to run in the spring, but was unable to due to Covid. However, he has been away for a racecourse gallop in the spring, and he looked a smart prospect. I look forward to seeing him on the track now.

Chase debut didn't go to plan or well last time out at Kelso, he just didn't take to them so we are quickly back over his preferred hurdles here today. Had run okay the time before (4th) at Stratford and with that run coming off a break had come on for it. Ground and trip are fine and was 2nd over this CD a while back so the track is fine too. Blinkers are also on today as raced a bit too keen last time too. Should put that last run behind him and only 5lbs higher than last win and 3lbs of that is offset with the jockey's claim. A return to that previous course form here would see him go very close.

Last seen in that agonising unseat in the Triumph Hurdle at the Festival, when having the race in the bag. Had a well-deserved break since and back on the flat today. GOSHEN appears to be attractively handicapped. Been off the track a long time and needs to blow a few cobwebs away but I have been very pleased with GOSHEN'S work at home and delighted to get him back on the track. 

Got back on track last time out at Newbury and this has very much been the plan since. He has a good cruising speed and is well balanced so should have no issues with the track. The trip should also be fine as will the easy ground.

Is a bit of a dark horse today. He loves straight tracks, easy ground and is very well-balanced so should have no issues with the undulations. Small question about whether he stays 9f but I think he can. Could run well at a big price.

Hasn't really fired for us over fences in the two runs he's had since joining the yard. So, we gave him a break and also a wind op over the summer as got tired quickly last time. Back over hurdles here to get his confidence back, but his better form is over the smaller obstacles anyway and has form at the track. Is also back to a nice mark - only a pound higher than last win - and should be fine on the ground, but any rain would help his cause. Fit and well at home - has been doing plenty of work, while it's nice to get going with him again and in what doesn't look the best of races must have a chance and shouldn't be far away.

Pisgah Pike had a wind operation over the summer, and after a positive seasonal debut, he bolted up in a novice at Hexham. That wasn't much of a race, but the manner of his win was impressive. He makes his handicap debut in this competitive Listed event, but he is totally unexposed and off bottom weight he could play a part.

Found a new lease of life recently after losing his way for a while. Won well at Leicester earlier in the week and only 4lbs higher for that here. Goes without saying a much harder race as up in grade but still well-treated on old form and clearly in good heart with himself at the moment. Conditions are fine and would not be surprised to see him involved again. Each-way.

I was very pleased with his last run, when winning well at Uttoxeter and the form is holding up. It’s quite a competitive race and he’ll have a lot of weight today (raised 8lbs for that last win), but he’s in great order. It’s another step up the ladder and it’s a great prize so subject to any jumping errors he’ll be bang there.

Recently come back from a break and is very fresh and well at home so looking forward to running him at Haydock here today - where he's a proven course and distance winner. The ground will be in his favour, as it's on the softer side of good and he should run a nice race. The plan will be to stick him in behind and ride for luck - hopefully he can come with a late run and be bang there at the finish.

Is a lovely filly, who seems to go well at home. Like all of mine she will improve significantly for the run but she will definitely not disgrace herself.

Howdilyoudo ran well to be 3rd in a bumper on her racecourse debut last season, she jumps well, and has a bright future. This looks a competitive race, and she is bound to improve for the experience.

Won well at Stratford back in July but failed to build on that on her handicap debut at Market Rasen the last day. Got tired quite quickly so we've given her a wind operation since. Should be more to come but being first run back after the op then really just be delighted with a nice clear run and get some confidence back into her. Anything else a plus.

Nice colt that is well-bred - shows up well at home and has plenty of pace but he's also a bit hot and buzzy so expected to need the experience on this debut run. But certainly one to note for the future. Luke Morris rides.

Needed the run in the end last time out at Cartmel over fences after just over 6 months off and probably not totally suited by the track that day. Back over hurdles here too, but is rated 3lbs lower than over fences. The longer trip is fine too - has won over his distance - this also represents a slight drop in grade to what he's been running in. Acts on any ground, so any rain is fine as well. Looks a decent race and not without a squeak as she's certainly come on for that last race, but it's no secret his better form has been over fences - yet to win over hurdles from 10 runs - so a bit to answer on that score.

Got off the mark last time here on his ninth run, but had been knocking on the door a bit before that. Up 4lbs for that but we offset some of that with Saffie Osborne able to claim 5lbs - last time the jockey could claim 3lbs, so really the horse is only 2lbs worse off this time. Up from 1m to 1m2 1/2f here but kept on well to suggest it's worth another try and that last run also came on soft ground to also back up that - the last time he tried this trip it came off a long break too. But he will need to relax again in order to get the trip. Probably a deeper and more competitive race than the last one too, but the horse is full of confidence after that last run and if able to save a bit for the end of the race and relax then should not be far away.

Really a prep run to go back chasing. Working well at home, but his real target is chasing this season. Therefore, best watched today.

Ran better two runs back at Kempton but down the field when upped to 2m last time at Wolves. Giving him another try over this trip though as down in grade and has run his best race at the track - so returning here for that reason too. The horse has a bit to answer still over this trip with the Prescott and Simcock horses looking the obvious ones, but we know the track suits and if running to the level of his last run at the course then would have an e/w chance.

Only had three career runs and two for us, so will be more to come. Has not been the best away each time but has still run on well to finish third and fourth recently. Is certainly well-handicapped but the negative is an awful draw (13). He's got plenty of ability though, but just feel he'll need luck in-running from that starting berth today.

Maysong runs in the 7f 0-80 Handicap at Kempton today, a track he's a course and distance winner at. He ran a very creditable race last time out when returning from a long break. We have decided to drop him back to 7f and take him back to the scene of his last win. He looks to be in good form at home and I am confident he will put in a solid performance. Marco Ghiani claims 5 and takes the ride.

Dropping down the handicap and rider claims another useful 5lbs. Probably slightly better left handed these days though is a winner here and runner up in London mile back in his career. No surprise to see him involved.

Only career win from 7 runs has come on the AW. But handled a bit of cut well last time at Sandown - albeit in a worse race than this. Up in grade, but the thinking is that we can race off a much lower racing weight than last time - just 8st 8lbs. We are also the only proven distance winner in the field so that must also count for something. However, more on her plate but the horse is well and hoping the lighter weight can make her competitive - the Hugo Palmer and Michael Bell runners look the ones to beat though.

Tight little race. Coille was in season last time she ran on the turf (June, Windsor) so I am hoping she will show her true colours today. Has run well on the AW since and 10 furlongs should be fine for her today - we will ride her patiently.

Going in the right direction after solid runs at Salisbury and Lingfield - but will gain a handicap mark after today and that will help her going forward. On a plus, we feel the step up to 1m will suit and the horses overall seem to be in good heart at the moment, but - as I say - another learning curve for the horse here.

I have no explanation for his run last time out when down the field at Winsdor. He has always worked well at home though so hopefully can get back on track today off a 2lbs lower rating than last time. Track shouldn't be a problem either - has run here in the past, while James Doyle a big plus in the saddle. Each-way price. 

Arthur’s Realm runs in the 1m Novice Auction at Pontefract today. He ran a lovely maiden last time out in what is looking like a hotly contested affair at Doncaster. He has come out of this race well and looks to have come on for the run. This looks an easier task ahead of him and the one to beat on paper is the Andrew Balding trained Classic Lord who has to defy a penalty here to win again. I am confident of a strong performance and we should be in the picture. Ben Curtis takes the ride.

Amazing Red runs in the 1m4f 0-105 Handicap at Pontefract today. He has been a consistent horse this year knocking on the door a few times but looks to be handicapped to the hilt slightly. He has come out of his last run well and is looking fresh and well. It is an open affair and I would be hopeful of a strong run. The negative would be the recent rain at Pontefract - this may be a slight disadvantage and he does prefer it on the quicker side.

Has run well for Georgia the last twice so she keeps the ride and claims a handy 5lbs again. Is ultra-consistent and will appreciate the rain that has fallen over the last 24 hours. We think she can run well here today with decent e/w claims.

Was incredibly unlucky last time out, having got stopped in his run several times. His work has been good on the AW and he too could go close today.

Soramond runs at Kempton this evening. It looks a competitive affair and we have added cheekpieces to see if it helps her concentrate.

Won well in a bad seller last week at Lingfield. Has come out of that race well and full of confidence at the moment. Is down in trip today (1m from 1m2f), but shouldn't be an issue and would have a fair chance again today. Rhys, who can claim 7lbs again, keeps the ride.

Has been very unlucky not to win a race yet and this looks a good opportunity. She has a top jockey (Ryan Moore) on and is well drawn too in 5 - it's hers to lose!

Happy with her debut run at Wolverhampton, when fourth over 7f. Dropping back to 6f here as seemed to get tired the last day. Probably not a race to go mad in, as a lot of unraced and lightly-raced sorts, but Tom Marquand a plus in the saddle and with the expected progress should not be far away - Each-way chance.

Horses seem to be running well at the moment - Gracie slightly surprised us last time by winning at Thirsk and breaking her maiden too - but has come out of that race well. 6lbs higher here though and looks a deeper race so another step forward needed, but hoping that last run would have given her a lot more confidence. Ground is fine and so is the trip 6f. Each-way.

In good form and liked Goodwood last time - up 6lbs for that so a bit more needed. Drop back in trip and usual partner injured. Jimmy Quinn takes over, but has ridden him before and if they get a bit of luck in-running they could be in the shake-up in what looks a very open and competitive race.

Tashbeeh runs in the 6f Nursery at Redcar over 6f. He is in good form at home and we feel the addition of blinkers will he’ll sharpen him up. It is a open affair and I hope the rain stays away as he does prefer it on the quicker.

Back to form on soft ground at Goodwood last time, this is much different. Well drawn and rider knows him well so no surprise to see him run a great race with his confidence boosted, but this is a career-high and he needs to make further progress. Seems in great shape though.

Tara ITI is running in a competitive novice and we are hopeful he will come on for his last run.

Best watched on this occasion after a poor run last time - will be better once getting a handicap mark.

Red Secret is a consistent horse who may be handicapped to the hilt at the moment of 75. It is a tricky race with Mick Channon’s handicap debutant looking the one to beat. We have applied blinkers again to sharpen him up and we are hopeful of a good run.

Promising run last time, when fourth here on the turf. If he can repeat that, should have good e/w chance being rated a few pounds lower on the AW. William Buick rides.

Did well a few seasons ago but hasn't really built on that since and had a few niggly issues. First run since January and only second run back since a wind op. Last win came off a 5lb higher mark but Charlie can claim 5lbs so that brings his rating back to a winnable mark. But really with such a lay-off will just be happy with a solid return run.

Outsider chances to be realistic, he has had a wind op since his last run, but needs to up his game and is probably better right handed. However, options are limited at the moment so he has to take his chance, as the ground at Perth could go too soft for him so heads here to Warwick.

Has some useful hurdles form to his name and stays this 3m2f trip well. Ground is fine too and another that Richard Johnson rides for us today, so that's an obvious plus. Tongue tie on today to help with his breathing too, and even though is likely improve for the run though as last outing was back in November 19, not totally dismissed with just 4 runners. Present Chief looks the one to beat.

Dansing Bear ran well on debut hitting the line to finish 4^th in a decent maiden here last month. He has drawn badly however in 11 and Mark Johnston’s looks the one to beat. We are confident of a strong performance and he should hit the line well.

Ahdab has had a wind operation and gelding. First run back after a very long time seems in good form. I am hopeful of a good run although he may need it. He has drawn well in 5 and it looks to be a relatively open affair.

Nice winner for us last time out on stable debut - that was the horse's first run since coming from the Brendan Duke yard and has done well since that run in February. Hoping we've found another good chance for the horse to add to that win here and even though any rain would help should be fine on the quicker ground. Richard Johnson rides so be disappointed if he's not taking this.

Very much best-watched today. Only second career run and not been out since Oct 18 after having some setbacks. Will be happy with a clear round and build from there.

Nice colt that's going the right way at home - debut run here today so likely to improve for the experience here today, but having said that is a horse that knows his job at home and with the 3lb jockey claim would not be shocked to see him run well. If all 8 run, then not without e/w claims.

Is still very unexposed but was well beaten on handicap debut. Stevie knows him well and he did show encouraging signs at Windsor on this third start. Hoping the headgear might just help him concentrate a bit better too.

Going the right way and took another step forward on only her second run last time out at Kempton (5th of 14). Another learning experience for the horse today and we hope the longer trip will help, but likely to be a lot more competitive once handicapped.

Yet to win but has some fair form to his name and been second a few times too. Seems well after a small break. Trying him up slightly in trip as runs as if it will suit so if that's the case and he stays would have an e/w chance.

Ready for her first taste of a racecourse here today - 6f will give her a nice introduction but will be better over a little further with some experience under her belt.

Two average runs so far - trying the cheekpieces today but needs to improve a lot to figure here and will be better once handicapped.

CD winner here so no problems on that front and won well here two runs back. Bit more needed off a 5lb higher mark than that last win and not the best draw in 8 as likes to race up with the pace. But on a plus the horse is well and can't be ruled out. Each-way.

Won his last two, with the last win coming back in December - so will be returning off a break here. Has done well over the summer though and should have more to come this season. Up 8lbs since that last win too but still not too badly-treated on old form - has won off 2lbs lower before. Dickie rides and even though he'll improve for this due to the break is fit and well so should go well.

Been out of sorts recently. Now she has dropped down in grade that will help and 2lbs lower than last time, should have a much better chance and looks an e/w price.

Ran well on her reappearance last time and the drop back to 2m should not be a problem for her. Competitive race but very genuine and likely to give another good account. Place claims.

Last seen winning well at Fakenham back in March - had the summer off and seems well for the break. That was his first career win from 19 runs. Acts well on good ground but we are 5lbs higher here and that last win we were able to claim 10lbs from the jockey. Therefore, more needed and expected to be sharper for the run, but on a plus the ground will be to his liking.

Has found a bit of form again recently - winning at Southwell and then running close (2nd) at Catterick last time. Is creeping up the ratings again as a result and is another 3lbs higher than last time and in a better race here. Trip and ground are fine and taking his racing well at the moment. SDS rides for the first time so is a plus in the saddle and another solid run expected. But the in-form Midgley horse - Indian Sounds - might be hard for us all to beat.

Another of ours that is returning from a break. Fair performer on the flat when with Andrew Balding and after three runs over hurdles is into a handicap for the first time and that will help. Also first run back after a wind operation so hoping the horse can kick on now. Goes without saying will improve for this but the better ground will suit and would have small place claims.

Lightly-raced 7 year-old that should certainly have more to offer. Dropped in grade here today will help and seems well after around 9 months off. The tongue-tie is on today too and should be more at home on the better ground. Kabrit and Cremant look the ones to beat but we head here with an e/w chance.

Has been in great form this year since we have changed her bridle and her liking of lay jockeys! This is an apprentice handicap for riders that have not ridden more than 10 winners so we have to have a different jockey again. Saffie Osborne is able to claim 5lbs though, while the track, ground and distance should be ideal so we hope she has a good chance of following up her last win.

Much improved run last time, and the slight increase in trip should suit her. Although the Sedgefield form was not all that solid she should feature in the finish today.

A half-brother to the Grade 3 winning, 148 rated Gemini Lucy (best at 2m) and out of a bumper winner, and from the family of Cheltenham Gold Cup winner, Jodami. He looks like he'll want this better ground, and providing he's not too green, he should run well today.

Is a sister to a 130 rated hurdler, from the family of the Midlands National winner Ackzo. She had one run in Ireland when she got rather bogged down in the mud, but she is a good moving horse who looks like she’d enjoy bouncing off this better ground today.

Red for All runs in the 4.00pm at Chelmsford on Sunday over 1m2f. We have decided to take the headgear of this horse as we feel it didn’t aid him at Kempton on his last start and his best form has been without them on. A return to 1m2f should be a plus and he is in good form at home. He isn’t drawn well in 11 but the booking of Ryan Moore, who rides both our runners today, is an obvious plus.

Not won for a while and is at his best at Lingfield. Come back from a short break in great order and should have another good all weather season ahead. Rider knows him well but this looks a trappy event for the level.

DAREBIN has been a solid performer over the years winning under all codes. Certainly had been struggling off his mark but now that DAREBIN is below his last winning mark I am hoping it may be enough to make DAREBIN competitive today. Competent conditional rider taking of 7 will help but the bottom weight KIRUNA PEAK looks to be on the upgrade and if he handles this sharp track is certainly the one to fear.

Global Art runs in the 3.30pm at Chelmsford on Sunday over 1m2f. He has drawn well in 2 and has shown some good form round here. It looks a nice spot for him and I am hopeful of a strong run. The booking of a brilliant jockey in Ryan Moore is an obvious plus.

HONORABLE is proving tricky to get his head in front but does look well handicapped at present. Hoping that a change of headgear may help his case. Doing some very nice work at home and I think the track will suit but I suspect best watched today.

VISION CLEAR ran well enough on the flat several months ago after a break and could have just needed that run more than I thought. Came out and ran a respectable race at Fontwell just over a month ago when finishing third. I appreciate that this is a competitive race and VISION CLEAR will have to have come on from the Fontwell run to figure here today but I think that he has and with the top horse raised yet again for a recent win I think we have solid each-way claims.

Carntop is 4lbs below his last winning mark, and has had a few excuses for his last couple of runs.  He needs to come from off the pace in a fast run contest over 2m, so we need to ride him for a 'bit of luck'. If the race pans out accordingly, then he'll have a chance at a big price.

Ran well enough here last start and the track suits him well. New rider takes over today and the horse seems in great shape so no surprise to see him run a big race.

Not an easy race to evaluate at all and a case can be made for half the field. I like to think that PRINCE PERCY has as good a chance as any of these with racecourse experience on his side after a number of flat runs  finishing in the frame a couple of times as well as finishing second on his hurdling debut a couple of months ago. Certainly fit enough if good enough and it would be good if PRINCE PERCY could get his head in front today at the finish

Has strengthened up a lot this year and has been schooling and working well at home. Hopeful of a nice run but others have more experience today.

Wasn't beaten too far last time out at Lingfield over 1m6f, but tried up to 2m here today and also in a better race. Low weight helps and the jockey can claim a useful 3lbs, but really more needed on what she's shown to date, with the Prescott and Ellison horses the obvious ones.

6 raced maiden at the moment and well back last time - but stumbled after the break and lost all chance so can put a line through that last run. Time before, when 4th of 11, was a big step in the right direction and if repeating that would have a squeak. Jon Fisher has ridden him in all his races and can claim 5lbs again. Will need to break better and put that last run behind him but if he does then could outrun his odds.

Down the field here the last twice, but didn't have the best of draws both times. We've a better starting point here (2) so that helps and a proven CD winner. Last win came off a 10lbs higher mark so that gives us hope, but that did come back in June 18, so a bit to answer at the moment with 14 runs since that victory.

Delighted with his debut run at Musselburgh back in February. Has got stronger over the summer and hopeful that racecourse experience will give him an edge over some of these. Tricky race to weigh-up with a lot of newcomers so probably not one to go overboard in, but our horse is fit and well - should have an e/w chance, but the plan will be to go over hurdles soon.

Out of a bumper winner who was a half-sister to the useful bumper, hurdle, and chase winner Ross River. He is from the very useful staying jumper Over The Creek. Light N Strike has been working well at home and looks to have a bright future. He’s a future staying chaser, but looks the type to win a bumper on route to better things.

13 wins on the AW but they've ALL come at Southwell. Bit to prove at the moment after some average runs and not getting any younger at 8 - this will be his 118th career run! A bit better last time when only 5 lengths behind our Dark Shot, but that came at his favoured Southwell. Draw 10 makes life hard too, but can really only be hopeful, rather than confident.

Monbeg Theatre was a decent handicap hurdler, and was on the verge of being graded class. He jumps well, but has always made one blunder in a couple of novice chases and that has proved costly. Another year older now, he should be able to win over fences this season, but this looks quite competitive.

Timoshenko was a decent stayer on the flat. He won on hurdling debut over 2m, but has slightly disappointed under a penalty - however, we haven't got the tactics quite right. Up in trip here, on handicap debut, with cheek pieces applied, he shouldn't be too far away here.

Sazerak showed a good attitude to be 2nd in a bumper last time out. She lacks a bit of size and scope, but should have a future over hurdles.  She may appreciate a step up in trip in due course, and will improve for this experience.

Former Pointer that is lightly-raced - returns from a break though and this is also her first run back from a wind op so just be happy with a soild run and build from there - will be better once handicapped too.

Open-looking race - she's had a few of these in behind her in recent starts - although One Small Step got the better of her earlier in the summer.

Ran really well last time out at Uttoxeter after almost a year out - only really got tired in the closing stages, but still did well to finish fourth. We are a pound lower for that, but the drop back to 2m1f here is in his favour and he seems well after a month off to get over that last outing. Looking forward to another solid run.

CD winner but has rather lost his way of late. In his defence had a bad draw last time out here and is dropped a few pounds for that. Is now drawn better in 6 and step back up to 1m is fine. Overall, is certainly capable off this mark and in a race like this but would like to see a return to form on the track first really as recent runs have been average to say the least.

Ten Chants runs in the mile 0-65 handicap at Kempton tomorrow night. He has had a successful campaign this year winning at Leicester two starts ago and was too far back at Salisbury last start and therefore had excuses. He returns to the all-weather as the ground is too quick at the moment for him on the turf and he looks to be in good order at home. It is an open race with a fair few horses in with a chance. George Wood who knows the horse well takes the rides and we are hopeful of a strong performance from him having drawn well in one.

I was very pleased with FILLES DE FLEUR'S first run for me and she has put in a couple of other respectable runs as well. Working well and with luck she should have solid each-way claims tonight. I am hoping that taking 7lbs off will also be of benefit.

SEABORN has been in good form recently winning his last two races, albeit over hurdles. Been raised 4lbs on the level since his last all weather success, but with an apprentice taking 7lbs off I hope  SEABORN can take this race this evening as well. Conditions remaining firm over sticks at present - hence a return to the flat - whilst in good heart and seemingly very well.

Shown a good level of form from his four runs to date and we feel the step up in trip will suit. Up from 1m4f to 2m here today and if he stays this will open up more avenues for the horse. Only win came on the AW (Lingfield) so the surface will be fine (first run here) and Luke Morris has won on him in the past too. Probably just an e/w chance though with those few unknowns (stamina) to tackle.

Made a lovely debut at Wolverhampton before disappointing in a hot race on soft ground at Newbury. This is much easier and I'm hoping the return to the AW will also help.

Second runner in the race for us - improved significantly from her debut last time out. We are hoping to see another big step forward today and we think the return to the AW will also help her.

Ran well over 6f on handicap debut and looked in need of this step up in trip. Kempton will suit and he should have a great chance.

Only a pound higher than last win - that came at Southwell back in March. Hasn't really built on that since but didn't get the best of runs last time so had a bit of an excuse. George Rooke's 5lbs claim a further help and overall AW record not bad - 6 top three finished from 13, and has run third here at Kempton on only start over 1m. Good draw in 4 and if able to hold that position could have place chances, as we feel the horse is also a lot fitter than lat time. The Candy and Jenkins runners probably the ones to beat, but e/w claims.

Deserves to take his chance in this Listed race after a smooth win at Newbury last time out. Was slowly away that day too so was made to be even better and has come out of the race well. Any more rain would help as that win came on soft. More needed in this better race and a bit to find on the ratings but is going the right way and could run well at a fair price.

Poor recent runs so more needed based on that - dropped 4lbs helps but wide draw in 11 not ideal either and will need plenty of luck from there too. Hard to get too excited until we see more on the track.

Has run well over course and distance in the past - the drop in class will suit here though. Dylan Hogan knows her well and is riding well at the moment too. Looks quite a weak race so we are hopeful that she has an each-way chance at a nice price.

Badly drawn (12) and finds it hard to win, but runs her best races on this track so fingers crossed of a betting showing if getting the breaks in-running from that draw.

First run for the stable. Not really had him that long so probably best watched on this occasion - we'll learn more today. 

Has taken ages to get a race due to the small niggles, but he is finally ready to go. He too has ability, but the widest stall makes things harder. Hopefully another one to make an encouraging debut.

Is having her third run and will be better suited when handicapped over 6 or7f.

Not run for around 3 months as had a few niggles - therefore, will certainly improve for this. Draw 9 not totally great but should be okay and career-low mark with Josh's 3lbs claim would mean she can't be totally ruled out in what looks a poor race. Blinkers and tongue-tie on today too to help her, but no matter what is a horse to look for in the coming weeks/months as would have ability off this rating and in these similar poor races. Small outsiders chance.

Won nicely last time here at the course. This is probably a more difficult task and up 4lbs for that, but is well and came out of that last run well, so no reason why he shouldn't run well.

Disappointing run last time where things did not work out - bad draw and not a suitable surface that day two excuses though. Hopefully back on a sounder surface and a better draw (3) will give her every chance.

Trixie Mitskie runs in the 5 furlong Nursery Handicap tomorrow at Chelmsford. She is being dropped back to her preferred 5 furlong trip and we have been happy with her at home. It is going to be hard having been drawn 12 on a tight turning track but we have our fingers crossed for a nice run.

Is a tough filly, who has definitely got ability but this is a decent race to start in. Should run well but to win would be a big ask.

Hopefully can make his long awaited return after almost 3 years off the track! First run for the yard too. Showed a decent level of form when racing back in 2016 and 2017 but goes without saying has had his problems, so after such a time off will be delighted with an injury-free solid effort - anything else a plus.

Is stepping up in trip and grade here - he has been running consistently all year, the distance should not be a problem on quicker ground. Tyler Heard takes off a handy 7lbs and knows him better after finishing second on him before. We will be delighted if he can finish in the money in a Class Two.

Looked like being a lovely horse earlier this year but he got turned over at Lingfield and then everything went wrong at Haydock. I have given him time since then and gelded him too - with that we feel like he's back to his old self, but we'll find out today!

A well-bred filly who has just had the one run a couple of seasons ago. Was very weak and backward then so has been given plenty of time since then. Works well at home so hopefully she can transfer her homework to the track.

Game filly who should remain competitive now dropped in trip and eased in class.

Has been a prolific winner and is now 5 wins from 8 starts in handicaps. He fairly bolted-up last time at Fontwell (where he is unbeaten) but the handicapper hasn't left any stone unturned by giving him a 10lb rise! This obviously makes life tricky in this competitive Class Two Handicap off top weight. However, he is in top form and is full of confidence, so let's hope he can defy this mark before stepping into Graded company.

Could not have been happier with his return win at Southwell last month - raised 6lbs for that and up two grades in class here. On a plus though due to the higher grade of race we race off only 10st 7lbs as opposed to the 11st 8lbs last time. Trip is fine and loves this god ground, so we feel he deserves to take his chance in this better race with a nice prize on offer. Richard Johnson, who rode last time, remains in the saddle and he's now 3-from-3 on the horse so that gives us more confidence too! Hopeful of a good run.

Disappointing last time after a good winning run at Goodwood the time before. Better ground is fine and probably suffered with a slower pace last time. Therefore, if strong pace in the race, should have every chance as seems well at home. 

A horse we like a lot and very happy with his win over this course and distance last time out - has come out of that well and a 5lb rise looks fair enough as he did win by 2 lengths. Much quicker ground here (soft last time), so that's a slight concern, but with only 5 career runs is a horse we feel has more to come. Should go close and Tom Marquand rides.

Never far away in his races and more of the same expected today. Trip and ground are fine and returning to the scene of his only career win - Yarmouth - so hoping that helps too. Tiny bit to prove over this 1m trip, with slightly better runs coming over 7f, but we are also putting the visor on for the first time to see if that helps re the trip. Each-way chance. 

Ran well in unsuitable soft ground at Stratford last time - the winner has won again since so the form looks okay too. The ground will be more to his liking here today. First time over fences but has schooled well at home and if he takes to them in a race and on the track should run well. Each-way.

Won well on stable debut at Ascot two runs ago and just took a bit of a hold last time when dropped back to 7f. The return to a mile a big plus and into a slightly easier race must give him a decent chance. Will also love the ground and Hayley knows him well.

Virgin Snow has been in good form at home and I am looking forward to running her in the 1m 2f Listed Race at Yarmouth on Wednesday. It looks a competitive race on paper with a few improving fillies in the field. The likely favourites in my opinion look to be Roger Varian’s, Waliyak, who was very impressive on her last start when winning at Lingfield over this trip and Sir Michael Stoute’s, A La Voile, who is very much an improving horse. I am hopeful Virgin Snow will run a decent race though and she should thereabouts. Callum Shepherd takes the ride, who has also ridden her at home.

Nice colt but is having his debut run here today so will learn a lot from this today (purchase at the breeze-up sales), while all the others have had the benefit of a previous run.

Tough race. Best watched until he goes handicapping.

Makes her long awaited seasonal debut in a conditions hurdle over 2m4f at Auteuil (France). She is unbeaten having won an Irish Point and three Novice Hurdles last summer. She gets a big weight pull and is in good form at home. Who quite knows the quality of the race, or her chances, but it's a 38k Euro race so it's worth a shot at some decent prize money.

Has disappointed the last twice and no real answer as to why - is certainly better than that, but the stable form a few months ago wasn't great so that might be it. The Warrior ran better last week so the signs re the yard form are better too. We've freshened-up Treble Clef though with a few months off and putting the visor on for the first time too to keep his mind on the job. We've also a good draw in 2, so if the visor and the break spark her into life then would certainly not be surprised if he ran better than her odds.

Consistent sort on the AWT and in good order after a fine second at Yarmouth last month. Yet to win a race from 10 starts, but deserves to get his head in front. Visor is on for the first time today and the conditions could suit well - should me in the mix and looks like the Prescott horse to beat.

Fifth career run here today - yet to win but has run some promising races. Step back up in trip will help and will be fine at the track - first run here. Soft ground wasn't ideal last time and we think her future lies over this sort of trip or maybe further. The Beckett and Wall horses the likely winners so really just be happy with a step forward here and small place claims.

Ran well enough on return after castration last start and conditions should suit him here. Top rider booked and although stamina is yet to be proved he is well handicapped to take advantage if he gets home.

Burano Boy has been a consistent horse all year but just hasn’t quite reached his full potential yet. We feel his ideal trip is 1m4f and a more galloping track like Kempton may suit him more. We have added Cheekpieces to hopefully sharpen him up and Luke Morris rides who gets on with the horse well. Simon and Ed Crisford’s Myseven looks the horse to beat on form making his handicap debut here. I am confident of a good performance.

Not run here yet and he looks a big outsider. Getting better handicapped though and sure to find his races as time goes on and no surprise if he belies his odds here.

Runner up last twice and worth a try over slightly further. Drawn outside again no help but her hold up style means this may not inconvenience her too much. Should be thereabouts if in the same form as last start.

Harrier Hawk has been a filly who looks to be improving with every run. She ran a great race last start at Chelmsford to be second behind a nice horse of Mark Johnstons in Majd Al Arab. She has come out of this race well and a step up to a mile should suit her. She is drawn well in 5 and George Wood takes the ride.

Has not got it together so far but it's still very early days and she is definitely better than her mark of 59. Visor should help sharpen her up and she will love the track. 14/1 could be a big price.

Hasn't been easy to place since he won his novice hurdle a couple of seasons ago, but has been second in six of his subsequent 10 outings. He slipped up on his seasonal debut when still in with every chance and back from a short break he looks to be competitvely handicapped to win - if he can put his best foot forward. Can be a bit quirky though so we are taking all the headgear off today and hoping for a change that ignites a change of luck for him!

Open race but we head here with a decent chance at a course we are a proven CD winner at. Ran well in softer than ideal ground last time here so the better conditons will suit and we are also 2lbs lower. Adam Kirby rides the horse for the time and is another obvious plus. Competitive race though with a lot of similar-looking chances to us, so e/w chance.

Billies Girl is having her first run for a great supporter of mine in Paul Turner. She is a nice filly with a good mind and I am hopeful of a good run first time out. She will no doubt come on for this run and progress more as a three year old. She is drawn 13 and George Wood takes the ride.

Best of the dam's off spring so far but is still quite unfurnished. Has done some good work so no surprise to see her run a big race but sure to come on for the experience.

Is a beautifully bred filly who has shown a decent level of ability at home. Today is a lovely starting point, although we have the Haggas horse to beat.

Bad habit of missing the break, but if he gets the start right should be involved.

Last seen unseating at Huntingdon back in March, but was beaten at the time. We've given her plenty of time off to get over that race and been well-schoolled since. Does look a race that revolves around the Nicky Richards horse (Millie Of Mayo) though so we might all be playing for places. On a plus, we are 5lbs lower than last time and will be better suited by the better ground today. Small place claims.

Ajrad has run well behind some quality opposition on both of his maiden runs and was unlucky last time when he was a bit keen in a slowly run race. This looks the logical option for him entering nursery company and he should be very competitive here. Mark Johnston’s Majd Al Arab looks his stiffest opposition on paper. Jim Crowley takes the ride.

Lyrical returned to form at Windsor when running on well to finish 3^rd in a competitive run affair. She has come out of this race well and I am confident of a good performance. The ground is on the quick side which will be a concern but hopefully she will handle it. It looks a strong race with Roger Varian’s handicap debutant Progressive looking the one to beat on paper. Tom Marquand takes the ride.

Below par in better races than this last month but is 2lbs lower here and down significantly in grade. Well drawn in stall 2 too and Ray can claim 5lbs too - does need to find some old sparkle, but the easier oppo should help and could be dangerous to totally rule out based on that.

Returns to the scene of his best form after running a solid second here two starts ago. Evident that he didn't quite handle the ground (soft) and possibly the step up in trip last time at Windsor, so will be more suited with the AW here and the drop back in trip. Looks a trappy race on paper and not drawn well in 10, but hopeful of a better run and anything else a bonus.

In good form and won here in a similar race last start. Seems to have got his confidence back and could easily follow up if the race goes ok for him from a wide draw (8).

Lady Dauphin has her first run for the yard, having lost her way this is a bit of a learning exercise for us but on her best form she would be more than capable in this grade.

Third runner in the race for us and despite them all having chances this one would be the strongest one of the three in the race for us, if I had to stick my neck out. Moderate draw to overcome (8) is well at home after running well to be second at Chelmsford last time out - gets in off the same mark today so another one with a strong chance.

On of three in the race for us. Nice draw today in stall 5 and ran two respectable races last month here at Lingfield - one on the AW and the last one on the turf. Same mark as last time and Louis can claim 7lbs again so that helps. Return to the AW will help and overall record on the artificial surfaces is not too bad - 8 top three finishes from 13. Should have every chance in a tricky race for the grade. 

Very well drawn in 1 and has run well for this apprentice in the past. Dropped a few pounds after last run and we feel that if able to maintain his position, another one of ours in the race which should have every chance.

Nice filly. Goes well at home ahead of this debut run. Shows plenty of pace so the 6f trip should be fine and a nice draw in stall 2. Luke will give her every assistance from the saddle too and although it goes without saying she'll learn a lot from this, it also looks a race that she can be competitive in and we feel she's got a decent chance in if translating what she's doing at home to the track on debut.

Good sort but tries a new distance here and we are still learning about him. Stayed on well enough on first start for us over a mile but was readily outpaced two weeks ago here on turf.

One of the more experienced in the field with three career runs and hoping that gives us an edge. Fair form in all three races too, despite not winning and the form of her last run (4th of 13) has been boosted again by the winner that day. We've probably all got Hemmsa to beat, but Luke Morris takes over in the saddle too and feel we've got an e/w chance. 

0 from 11 so far. Has done the bulk of his running on the AW to date - this will only be her second run on the grass. Bit to prove based on that as was down the field on only turf run, but only a plus is racing 5lbs lower here and the jockey claims 5lbs this time too. Bits and pieces of form to suggest she can't be totally ruled out off this mark, but does need to put a few average efforts behind her.

Very happy with her debut run at Salisbury last month when sixth of 12. Same trip and conditions here and has had a month to get over that run. Seems to have come on at home and with the expected improvement and that experience under her belt would have a small e/w chance, but we still expect her to learn from this and improve for the run.

Travelled well into the race last time at Ripon over 2m, but just ran out of gas at the business end. Therefore, the drop back to 1m6f is a plus and we've also been lowered a few pounds. Cieren Fallon takes over in the saddle and track should be fine (first run here). Feel we've got e/w chances here today.

Tough looking race for the grade, but the horse took a step forward with a better run (2nd) at Kempton last time out. That was over 1m4f but ran is if this step up to 2m would suit (ran on well that day). If that's proved to be right then this lightly-raced sort must have a fair e/w chance here.

Outsider here but well treated on his best form and it is taking us a while to get to know him. Needs to settle but this track should suit him and no surprise to see him go well at a big price.

Only second run for the yard, but made a pleasing debut when 4th or 14 at Yarmouth last month. Has come on from that run and we think the step up to 1m2f will help her. Megan Nicholls booked to ride and she can also claim a handy 3lbs. Should have more to come and no shock to see her run well today.

THECHILDRENSTRUST wins in his turn, a 2 pound rise above his winning mark is of concern, but hopefully we can overcome that by taking some weight off his back as he is ridden today by my apprentice Rhys who has won on this horse several times and knows him well.

Has been very good this year and should have won last time out. He has won over course and distance in the past and the ground will be perfect for him. Should go very close, with the Haggas runner - Al Muffrih - looking the obvious danger.

Ran well to be second on debut behind a subsequent winner. He met all sorts of trouble that day and was forced to race very wide when only third on his next start. But he is better than that and with the best form to his name he should go close here unless a newcomer is quite special.

This bumper looks to be stronger today than when FIX BAYONETS ran a respectable second here just over two weeks ago. Racecourse debut that day though and learnt a lot. Good attitude which may make him competitive in this better race but I am hoping the ground will not be too firm for him. 

First run for us after coming from the Martyn Meade yard. Has settled in well but first run on the track since January so likely to improve for this. Mark does have an attractive look to it based on old form, but really we'll also find out a bit more about him.

Yet to shown us much on the track from 7 runs - is down another 3lbs here and the jockey can claim 3lbs too so that helps and trying her in a hood for the first time. Needs to show loads more still though to figure so best watched until we see a step forward. Will give jockey Kaia Ingolfsland some more experience in the saddle though - with this being her eleventh ride.

BEAT THE JUDGE has taken on ASHUTOR before and beaten him at Newton Abbott so I would like to think that he can do same today as ASHUTOR has taken a rise in the weights. Certainly not a two horse race though as there are several others with decent claims today, but I hope BEAT THE JUDGE will have shown improvement from his recent win to give him strong claims today.

FUME bumped into one last time out here at Fontwell finishing second and picking up a three pound rise in the handicap for his trouble. I expect a decent run from him today as certainly fit enough - if good enough if he can overcome his adjusted handicap mark.

First time in a handicap over hurdles and first run since a wind op which I hope may bring about some improvement. Ran in decent company on previous hurdle runs so in this lesser grade race with a decent amount of weight taken off I hope to see a more respectable run.

Is a half-brother to a graded chaser we used to trainer called Val De Law. Like him, GA Law won a novice hurdle in France prior to arriving here. He too took a while to settle in, and then became a very good chaser. GA Law ran once for us last season and wasn't beaten far under a penalty. He jumps for fun and although he will improve for this run, he is a proper chaser and the weight-for-age allowance will give us a chance if the favourite disappoints again.

Tricky race to assess with most of the runners having been absent for a while. First run for me from FIFTY BALL, he has won a couple of AQPS flat races in France but under softer conditions than today.  Having been off the track for nearly a year he just may come on for the run, but I think quite a lot of him from his work at home.

Acts best on top of the ground - which was pretty hard to find last season. First run over hurdles and others have more experience but could run well into a place at a decent price.

Didn't get home on soft ground at Windsor last time out but his work since putting a visor o him has been completely different and has shown me much more speed. His dam was a 6f Listed winner too. The ground was beautiful there yesterday and I think it's worth trying him on it in this massive drop in grade.

It was good to see SHANTOU MASTER win here at Fontwell recently. I think decent ground helped and with similar conditions today I hope to see a good run. SHANTOU MASTER has to overcome a penalty today and there are a couple of others in the race with some solid claims after recent runs but SHANTOU MASTER looked to enjoy getting his head in front just over three weeks ago, has a great attitude and in good form at home so I have to give him every chance today.

Frankel colt - John Leeper - is a horse that is very close to my heart being out of my champion mare - Snow Fairy. He's a big-striding and well-built colt with a nice attitude. Excited to get going with him in this maiden, but is also expected to need it and only improve for the experience. William Buick rides.

Has improved after lockdown - winning twice - he struggled last time out on the firm ground and came home very jarred up. Easy ground here will be to his liking and the step up in trip will suit based on breeding. He is in good form at home so has a good each-way chance and a nice price.

As always, the Donny Cup is another competitive affair but at least there is no Stradivarius this year! Spanish Mission looks the one to beat but Red Verdon has been in great form all year and should really relish the good (quicker) ground. I expect a good run and we are hopeful he'll stay the 2m2f trip, which will be the furthest he's gone to date. Frankie, who won on him two starts ago in France, riding is also an obvious plus.

Has been a star this year and was a shade unlucky last time out on ground that would have been too quick for him. He will love conditions today. Track is perfect and the trip is ideal too (6 1/2f). He needs to win here if we are going to take up our engagement in the Champions Sprint at the end of the year.

Pulled out at Doncaster yesterday as the ground was probably too dry for him. Nice draw in 1 here so that helps, but looks a tough race and does need to bounce back from a few average performances of late. So really just be delighted with a step back in the right direction here.

Seems to like it here - hence why we are coming back. CD winner at the track back in June and only 2lbs higher here. Charlie rides again and can claim 5lbs, while the horse has been freshened up with a few months off and seems well for it. Cheng Gong and Affair probably the ones to beat but if repeating his winning run here earlier this season must have fair place claims.

Not been in the same form as last Winter so far but had a good record here. Back to his last winning mark and would have an obvious chance on his old form. No surprise to see him involved if the race goes right for him.

Fit from running over hurdles last month but runs on the flat here for the first time. Showed ability in bumpers but has struggled a bit with injuries and mostly with her jumping over hurdles. However, does retain ability but the niggle here will be the 1m4f being a bit on the sharp side - likely to be better on the flat over further.

We were pleased with his debut run at Sandown at the end of last month - when 9th of 14 over 7f. He jumped out well that day and just got tired in the closing stages. This race at Chelmsford looks a good steppingstone for him and hopeful he can be competitive, but we are more excited for his 3 year-old campaign next season, where he'll be stepping up in trip.

Has run two good races in defeat to be second at Newbury and Sandown recently - gets in here off the same mark as last time and Dylan, who rode last time, remains in the saddle and can claim 3lbs. Trip fine and handles the soft well - with the slight ease in grade should have every chance again, with the Channon horse (Wightman) probably the one to beat. Each-way.

Has done nothing but improve this year and despite hating conditions at Newmarket last time out, she produced a career-best performance to give a very decent stayer a scare. The track (CD winner here) and ground today will suit her much better and I think she has a great each-way shout.

Third run here today so will get a handicap mark after this. Two average runs to date but at least handled the track well last time. Needs to settle a bit better today so the hood remains on. Work in progress and will learn more here today.

Won an Irish Point on good ground. He's been third in two novice hurdles over 2m on soft ground and picked up a mark of 111 as a result. He's undoubtedly better than that, so hoping the combination of stepping up markedly in trip on better ground will see him improve.

Vinnie The Hoddie ran a blinder here last week in a competitive race where four horses had a chance winning going to the last fence, Vinnie had been a bit keen early on in the race that day so unfortunately he had no more to offer on the run in. The most pleasing thing about that run was his jumping, he’s got tons of scope at home but he can lose concentration in a race and as result he lost his confidence last winter. I am concerned that this race may come a bit soon for him but there is nothing else for him for a few weeks and long gaps between his races doesn’t really suit him either as he gets too fresh and keen again ....then you’re back to square one. Vinnie is a talented horse but he is a work in progress, he just needs a few confidence boosting clear rounds and to learn to relax in his races so I can eventually step him up in trip because all he does is gallop. Vinnie is a gent to deal with but he is cold backed to get on and he can be strong on the gallops. He will be ridden by Jonathan Burke.

War Empress too time off during lockdown but it probably has been a blessing for her - she looks to have come back in good form. This looks to be a weak race so we hope she is fit enough to do herself justice here. Whatever she does she will improve for the run though.

Jersey Bean has run over fences three times previously and his jumping has been good but a bit too careful - but been second twice so not a bad start for him over the bigger obstacles. Bean went over to Henrietta Knight a month ago where he did some intensive schooling and she suggested we try blinkers on him, not because he is ungenuine but to get him to concentrate more on his fences, we have used them on him at home and his jumping is more accurate as a result. Bean has ability but he’s not the biggest horse and when the handicapper had him in his grip he was unable to shoulder the big weights in lower grade hurdle races but he found bigger races a bit too competitive. Bean is a cheeky horse by nature, a bit of a playboy but harmless. He will be ridden by Brendan Powell. If the blinkers help in the race then another of ours with place claims today.

Hasn't built on a promising start to her career over course and distance (2nd, Sept 19) as a 2 year-old. A return to the same venue can hopefully get her back on track.

Has been a star for my yard and is still on a competitive mark. He will love Donny and the ground so should run his race as usual in what looks a very open and competitive affair. Place claims.

Cervaro Mix (Alan) ran well on his seasonal debut at Southwell last month when finishing a close up third. Gavin gave him a patient ride on that occasion because he can be very keen when he’s fresh but they went a good gallop in the race so he actually settled nicely. Alan will improve for that outing but he is carrying top weight today and he’s not over big. Alan is a sweet horse at home although he can be strong on the gallops. He will be ridden by Gavin Sheehan. Open affair but if building on that last run should have fair e/w chances.

Is a nice filly with lots of potential. His work at home has been good and she is definitely ready to run. The outside draw (9) is a negative, but I would be disappointed if she didn't run a decent race.

Is a very good filly, with loads of speed so I am expecting her to appreciate the drop to 7f. She will love the track and ground and the big field should ensure there is a decent pace. Hayley rides and gets on well with the horse. Each-way.

Pleasing debut run at Lingfield over 7f and would have learned a lot from that. Up to 1m here will help as breeding suggests she'll want further in time. Be happy with a step forward here but likely to need more time and to be handicapped.

Has some good form to his name but flopped when last seen back in November at Ascot. That came in a better race and is well after a break. Has also gone well off a lay-off in the past and has been doing plenty of work at home. We've probably all got Minella Encore to beat but should run well and looks to have nice e/w claims.

Second runner in the race for us - owned by the Michael Owen Racing club, but unlikely to hit the back of the net here as returns from around 6 months off. A nice horse though that we got from France and has won twice in the past. Looking forward to getting the horse going but another that will benefit from a handicap mark.

Down the field on debut run at Ffos Las in January - that came on heavy ground so conditions more to his liking here but likely to be better with more runs and once handicapped.

Second division of this Conditional jockeys' race - this is a horse we got from the Mouse Morris yard in Ireland and has only had one run for us, when pulled up at Ludlow back in Feb. The better ground here will certainly help though as found conditions a bit too soft that last day. Likely to improve for the run though after a break, but should certainly be more competitive on this ground.

Not shown much to date from three runs, but first time into a handicap here today will help. Looks on a fair mark and Charlie's 3lb claim will help - done well over the spring and summer too so hoping to kick on with her now. We'll learn more here but certainly hopeful of a much better showing.

Second runner in the race for us today. Won well at Wolves the last day on only her fourth start at 5f. Up 4lbs for that looks fair enough and has come out of that race well. Step up to 6f is fine and if overcoming a bad draw (12), should have every chance.

First time in a handicap so that will help after three okay runs. Nice draw (6) and the step up to 6f will be fine. Hopefully she can improve today.

Bounced back to winning form last time out at Southwell - back on the turf today but only 4lbs higher than that last win and also down in grade here. Has run well at this track in the past too and we're delighted to have Cieren Fallon booked to ride. Remarkably has still only won 3 times from 50 runs but still looking well-handicapping and if that last run has given him his confidence back then could be very dangerous again.

Former Pointer that is lightly-raced with only one past run. Nice horse though and a good recruit to the yard. Nice pedigree too - a little head-strong at home but is fit and well so hoping he can run a big race on rules debut.

Nice colt but having his debut run here today in what looks a tough little race. Likely to learn a lot from this and really best-watched on this occasion.

Was a fine second on stable debut in July off 2lbs lower - but disappointed back over hurdles when we turned her out quickly. Back off a bit of a break and she is fresh and well for it. She wouldn't be the most trustworthy, but if she put her best foot forward then she would have a great chance here - but that is a 'BIG IF' and this looks quite competitive.

He is what he is really these days - fairly consistent in this sort of grade but wins to runs record (2-from-40) highlights he's not an easy horse to catch right. Handles the track and ran okay to be third here recently - but same mark today so, therefore, no more than an each-way chance really.

Consistent sort that ran another good race last time when second at Chepstow. Up 2lbs for that but regular pilot Raul de Silva is back riding today and the horse is well after just over 3 weeks off. Looks a wide-open race, but the track and trip will suit and should be thereabouts at the finish.

Promising run last time when sixth at Sandown - and could have been better as wasn't the best away and also got hampered in the race. Hopefully can build on that today in a slightly lower grade and we are also 3lbs lower.

Disappointed on handicap debut but it was during the heat wave and we think he was affected by the heat. He is stepped up in trip here on better ground and with the 'all-conquering' Hollie Doyle riding we are hopeful of a better run.

Every chance if running to the same level as last time when a close second at Salisbury. Deeper race than last time though so a bit more needed, but we return on the same mark so that helps and still unexposed with just three runs. Softer ground to contend with too but we feel he'll handle it - each-way chance

Has been running well all year - she ran too keen with no cover last time so lost her chance. If she gets cover this time she will be thereabouts with an experienced apprentice in Georgia Dobie riding - she does seem to run best for the girls!

Talented old-timer on his day and in this sort of grade these days - and dropped in to a 0-60 today will help. Ran well again last time here (AW) over a mile when a staying on fourth - but always a horse that's a risky proposition as likes to come from the back and if the gaps don't come at the right times it makes life a lot harder. Slight drop in trip is fine and off the same mark here gives on the turf us a similar chance to last time. Despite only 1 win from 39 on the turf I'm not worried about that as has 10 top three finishes on the grass too. Good jockey in Josh Bryan riding too. Only really concern though is the draw (2) as that's not really ideal for him, being he likes to come from off the pace. If he gets stuck on the rail from there, but find it hard for the breaks to come. Fit and well though and if getting the luck from the draw a chance - Therefore, likely to be more of an e/w option, rather than win.

Very unlucky last time when not getting the best of runs at Yarmouth (4th). Hopefully he can put it right today, but has got his fair share of weight so that would be the only negative. Tom Queally takes over in the saddle. 

King Zain the clear one to beat here on the form we've seen on the track so far. Our horse hasn't shown much so far from two runs, but it's still early days with the horse. Will benefit from having George Rooke claiming 5lbs but really he'll be a lot more competitive once into handicaps.

Disappointing last time over 2m at Goodwood. Hopefully didn't stay the distance on the heavy ground and will show his true colours today. Prior to that last run had run a good race at Chepstow behind a useful sort so there is promise there. Therefore, with the drop in trip and better ground a plus hopeful of better.

Returns after a year off the track - she had the winter off and was then ready to run in March but then lockdown came and she had to be taken out of training so it's taken a while to get her fit again. She has strengthened up a lot for the break though and will be worth following in the future, but she will probably need the run here today.

This will Rainbow Storms first race, he was ready to run last spring before the shutdown. Rainbow goes nicely at home, he’s a thorough galloper that may get a bit tapped for toe but I’m confident he’ll stay on to the line. Rainbow is a real trier and what he lacks in size he makes up for in heart. Looking forward to getting going with him and even though the Lacey and Mulholland look the obvious ones we are not without place claims.

Pontresina is an honest horse who has been placed five times from eight runs when running on his favoured good ground. He has schooled nicely at home he’s not over big but he’s neat and athletic over an obstacle, he’s not flash in his work but is very competitive when upsides. This will be his first run for us over fences, but he did win a point to point before joining Rhonehurst. He is a thoroughly likeable horse who is very straightforward to deal with. Looks to have an e/w chance here today.

Made a nice comeback at Chepstow a few weeks back after a very long time off the track. This is a very different race today but the ground should be beautiful and he will love the track. Big ask to win it but will run well with Hollie Doyle an obvious plus in the saddle too.

In rude health at the moment - winning his last two in great fashion. Turns out again just 4 days after winning well at Lingfield on Wednesday but has come out of the race well. Carries a 5lb penalty here and Jim Crowley, who was on last time too, remains in the saddle. Another step forward needed and a small concern over the quick return, but in great form and looking forward to another big run.

This looks a decent Juvenile Hurdle for the time of year and could be interesting. BIG JIMBO made a pleasing enough debut over hurdles back in July and the two that finished in front of him have both won. Certainly fit enough if good enough as he subsequently ran on the flat. Again, there is a case for several of them but I am pleased enough with BIG JIMBO and I give him every chance

TAZKA ran in some smart company as a juvenile but then appeared to flounder losing her way. I am hoping that I have got her back on track and at a course where she has won, I hope to see a more respectable performance from her today. JOLY MAKER is still an attractive looking prospect off his mark but I would like to think TAZKA can finish very close to him today.

Tricky race to evaluate actually - with a case for several of today's runners. QULOOB won nicely here at Fontwell just over a week ago and if in the same form he has a strong chance today. Came out of the race well and has been running consistently well on the flat and I am very happy with him at present.

Ran well last time and the drop back in trip today with a good claimer riding. Much will depend on the run of the race, but he has small place claims at a fair price from a wide draw.

Is out of a sister to three winning jumpers. He went away for a racecourse gallop at Lingfield in the Spring and then the Coronavirus stopped racing. It may have been a blessing in disguise though as he has developed and matured over the summer into a nice type of horse. He goes well at home and should be capable of running a nice race on debut here. It looks a competitive enough bumper but if he settles and handles the occasion, then he shouldn't be too far away at the business end.

Anglo Saxon ran great in a deeper race than this a few weeks ago. A mile around Kempton suits and he too could run a nice race today and should not be far away.

Via Serendipity was impressive at Ascot last time over a furlongs further. Drop to 7 is no issue as there is plenty of pace and the ground should be perfect. He can go very close today. Hayley rides.

Prince of Arran has got his work cut out today and would need enable to be well below par if he was to beat her. He has the perfect draw to sit on her tail and she should give us a lovely lead around. Hopefully we can finish a respectable 2nd to Enable!

Perfect inch was completely unsuited by the slow pace at Salisbury so put a line through that. Drop back to handicap company is a big plus and she should love the track. I expect her to run well today - looks a nice e/w price.

Showed a glimmer of promise in bumpers, but has achieved very little to date over hurdles. He looks limited on what he has shown and this looks too competitive for him once again. He'll find life easier in low grade handicaps.

Looks to rest between the first four in the market - our runner ran a respectable race (3rd) at Stratford last time out - albeit beaten 33 lengths. Another step forward here will be a bonus but is really best-watched and will be better once into handicaps (one to note then), with the Kim, Nigel, Alan and Alex's horses to one that are sure to fight this one out.

Carnwennan ran a huge race in the Northumberland plate from too far back before disappointing again on turf. He is clearly much better on the all weather now so this switch to Kempton is perfect and he should run well.

Steps up in class after winning nicely at Sandown - the less rain the better as softer going an unknown.

Former winning Pointer that showed ability in a bumper back in March. We were disappointed with her last time on hurdles debut though, but couldn't find anything amiss. Hoping for a much-improved run today - slight worry that the trip will be a bit on the short side.

Tulfarris was sold to Norway last year but that didn’t work out. He seems to be in as good a form as he was when he left and he loves this track and cut in the ground. Should go well.

Fair debut run when fifth of 10 at Ascot. That experience will help him this time, but still probably best-watched in what looks a competitive race.

One of two in the race for us and looks a competitive affair - another of ours having it's debut here today so will come on for this and really best watched on this occasion.

George Scott made a lovely debut at Wolverhampton a couple of weeks ago (5th) and should love the switch to turf and drop back to a stiff 6 furlongs. Hayley rides and should be thereabouts.

Debut on the track here today so goes without saying the horse will learn a lot from this. But goes nicely at home and should have an each way chance.

Giving weight to three-year-olds is a worry but back on a track where he has run well (CD winner) and hopefully should have every chance. 

Not the ideal track for a 'come from behind' sprinter but there are a few other options for him at present so will see if we can get lucky with the splits.

Was set to run a big race at Wetherby over fences back in March when unseating Brendan Powell. Back over hurdles today to give him a confidence booster and has done well during his 6 months off. Step up in trip a slight unknown but we feel it will be fine around here and on this better ground. The horses seem to be running well at the moment too so looking forward to getting going again with this one and should run well.

Nice draw in 4 and proven CD winner at the track - in fact, we landed this race 12 months ago! Returns from almost 3 months off as we gave him a break after running well below-par last time at Newbury in June. Decent AW record with 6 top three finishes from 12 runs and gone well off a break in the past too. Only a pound higher than last year's win in this race so based on that hard to rule out at a venue and in a race he's proven. Fair e/w chance in an open race.

Becoming better handicapped and ran well enough last time. Not won here yet but loves racing and can never be entirely left out at this level.

Very disappointing of late so probably best-watched until he shows a spark back on the track.

Nice winner at Market Rasen at the end of July but shot up 7lbs in the handicap as a result and is now 19lbs higher than when winning at Catterick three runs back. Found the Cartmel track a bit on the tight side last time but still ran on well to take a distance third. Up another 3lbs here so now 10lbs higher than last win and into a better race. On a plus, is well after a small break and the horse is well so could run well (place), but more needed off this mark and in this higher grade so probably hard to see us winning.

CD winner here at the track and is down in grade. Not a very good draw (11) but if able to overcome, should have every chance.

Ran much better last time out in a bumper at Doncaster (4th) and has progressed at home since - stronger horse. Tom a plus in the saddle and won't mind conditions here today. Winners, Emmarelli and Seaton Carew are feared as is the Henderson runner - Go Chique - so these are probably the likely winners, but we are not without small place claims.

Hollie Doyle booked to ride but needs to bounce back from a poor run last time out at Goodwood - but is better than that. Had been running better prior to that last run, but last time was a harder race than he'd been used to. Slight ease in grade will help, but probably does need to find more in what looks still looks a tough race for the grade. Hopefully Hollie can work some magic.

Made an encouraging debut for the yard when third over 6f. Drop back to 5f looked like it would suit that day though and first run on the turf here today.

Ran a great race at York last time out, but I felt her petrol tank was running out in the last furlong. The drop back to 6f should, therefore, suit and she will love the ease in the ground. Georgia keeps the ride and is able to claim 5lbs again.

Ran an eye-catching race last time out at Windsor - when sixth. First time into a handicap here today and he should love the easier ground, while Salisbury will suit.

Showed a little bit at the track - which is the only real encouragement from three starts to date. The longer trip should suit as he doesn't do much quickly. He's a very big horse though and is strengthening all the time.

CD winner here, but not gone from a really encouraging course and distance win last season - and was too free over further last time so will need to learn to settle better here today, but hopeful the drop back in trip will help.

Ask Robin has shown glimmers of form on good ground - but got stuck in the winter mud last season on the back of an absence. He has had his issues but he seems in a good place now and granted a bit of luck he could go well providing he's sharp enough on the back of another break.

Disappointing latest. Track might suit, however so may be worth another chance getting weight from most of the others.

Still going strong in the right grade at the age of 11. Ran very well latest - when second here on the AW. Would have to have a solid chance again down to 7f - with Rhys riding again and taking off a handy 7lbs.

Ran well for much of the way last time at York - but just didn't really go through with it at the end. Similar conditions here and a nice draw in 2 help for this apprentice race. Also hopeful the visor (first time) will help so in what looks an average race should go well if putting it all in today.

Been a bit disappointing since returning from a long break. Seems well at home now though, so hopeful of a better show after also being dropped another 4lbs and down in grade too.

Has his own ideas about racing and normally very slowly away. Blinkers on for the first time and claiming off him today. If he decided to put in some effort today would have a chance on last year's form.

Ran just ok on debut and probably better suited to turf and soft ground. Drying ground now may not be ideal but has plenty of ability and sure to find his races as time goes on.

Debut run here today - nice filly but like a lot of mine first time out will improve for the experience.

Ran well to be third in a bumper last season - but found the softer ground caught his wind out. We rectified his wind this summer and he put in an improved display at Market Rasen in July. He's fresh and well and this looks a very good opportunity for him to get his head in front, given a clear run.

Steps up to 1m4f in a deeper race here so more on his plate - has won two from two at the track though this summer so that's a big plus.

Shot up the handicap after 7 wins since coming to us last year. Down in grade here today though and wasn't beaten too far in a Class 3 race last time out at Goodwood. Got her fair share of weight in this easier race, but surely in this company should have every chance. Each-way

Vinnie began his chasing career last season with credit at Wincanton when finishing second, he jumped exceptionally well on that occasion and the fences around there are pretty big and can be trappy for novices. After that he rather lost the plot. Vinnie is a highly-strung horse and he just seemed to lose concentration in the jumping department, it’s so frustrating knowing how well he can jump, he has tons of natural scope. He can be a gassy horse especially when he’s fresh so first and foremost I want a clear round today so we can rebuild his confidence because he does have ability. Vinnie is a gentle horse to deal with in his stable but he can occasionally be a bit of a boy to ride, quite cold backed and spooky he’s also fairly keen on the gallops in his work.

Just got up at Sandown last time out, looking like she will have no problem staying further. She is on good form and should have no issues with the track or ground. Hopefully she should to close!

Improving all the time and did well to win in a bunch finish at Chester last time out. Only 3lbs higher for that and the step up from 1m6f to 2m should be fine. Jim Crowley an obvious plus in the saddle and has run over this course already this year. Another bold bid on the cards and looks to have a solid e/w chance with the Fellowes horse looking the one to beat.

No 20-1 chance. Has been working well at home and been freshened up with a small break - should have definite e/w claims.

Won well last time out at Wolverhampton - back on the turf here and up 6lbs for that, but a nice draw in 2 helps and will be fine on the ground here. Tyler, who can claim 7lbs again, remains in the saddle and the horse seems to have come out of that last race well. Tiny bit more needed as up in grade here, but probably my best chance on the day.

Phoebus is well, but has a tough task on his hands today. Tongue-tie is on for the first time to see if that helps a bit - overall he's a horse that needs to have things go his way, and if that should happen he could still have small placed chances at a fair price.

Former winning Pointer but had a few issues since running under rules - having a few wind operations. First run back since October so likely to improve a lot for this, but nice to get going with him on the track again.

Third career run here today so will get a handicap mark after this and will be seen in a better light once into those races.

In good form and is in a much better grade for her as she was contesting much stronger races last year and kept bumping into a few improvers. At her best on a sound surface - fit too and is expected to go well here. Each-way.

Was in the process of running a big race last time out at Newcastle when falling - that came back in January so has had plenty of time to get over that and schooled well since. Might have liked slightly softer ground, but should be okay in conditions and has run well off a break in the past. Well at home and if jumping holds up then could outrun his odds.

This will be his first run over fences and his second race since a major wind operation. He’s a stunning looking horse who has been disappointing so far in his races but he was found to have a serious wind issue and due to ground he has only had one outing since so it’s impossible to know how successful it has been. As you know it sometimes takes horses a couple of runs to gain confidence and realise they can breathe properly again. We decided to send Roger chasing because his schooling has always been very good at home and if he can enjoys fences he will find it easier on his wind than hurdling. Over hurdles horses tend to go a good gallop and quicken off it and there isn’t so much emphasis on the jumping whereas chasing is much more about rhythm. Roger is a kind horse at home, he’s generally good to ride but he can be easily wound up if something upsets him.

Another of ours today that is returning from a break - but the horse is well and we feel he'll be better for the wind surgery he had back in January as seemed to get tired in his last two races at the end of 2019. Returning here as a course winner at the track (NH Flat) and hoping to get his confidence back by switching back to hurdles. Looks a funny race as will probably rest between four horses - of which we are one - with the Fergal O'Brien runner the main danger. but we do get 6lbs from that horse so that gives us hope. Based on the lack of depth to the race, hopeful of hitting the frame at worse.

Nice filly, who is making her debut over hurdles today. So a clear round is the main priority. A stiff task with some nice novices on show, so she will be seen to better effect when handicapping.

Ideally would want to go a bit further in trip, but this is first time in a handicap. She ran very well last time, and could run into a place at a long price.

Fact of the Matter is an old favourite of all of ours. He's been a legend down the years and has won twice at Cheltenham for us, most recently over the cross-country course there. He was 5th in the Belgium Grand National last season, and was set on touring the continent this summer in all of their cross country races, but Covid has put paid to that! In here over hurdles off a vastly reduced handicap mark, he'd have a good chance, although he is still a novice over hurdles and amazingly enough has never won over hurdles!

Clearly loves the AW and this is her trip - she is very consistent and is more than capable of winning off this mark. She will be thereabouts once again.

Sole career win to date has come over hurdles - and that came two runs back at Ludlow. Has run okay since on the flat over 1m4f but upping him to 2m here and we think it will suit. Dropped a pound too from last run and Tyler claims a further 7lbs so a lot better off at the weights too. Likes to race up with the pace and the eyesheilds are also on for the first time today to help him focus. Decent each-way chance with the race looking to rest between five of us and - if pushed - looks my slightly better chance on the day.

Redbridge Gold won an Irish point before winning a bumper on good ground. Some of her bumper form looks pretty strong. Last season was a bit of a right off as she picked up an injury on her hurdling debut in the autumn and then hated the heavy ground in the winter. She's a nice mare and will be winning races over hurdles prior to going chasing, however we seem to have been dropped in the hottest of these two divisions and might be vulnerable to a horse off the flat here.

Not been at his best so far this Summer but well treated on his best form now. Probably better on left-handed tracks but has run well here before (CD winner) and seems in good shape so no surprise to see him bounce back.

CD winner here at the track and in good order at home, but the killer here is the draw (11). Going to be very tough from there so really can just ride the horse for luck and with 13 runners in the race that makes life even harder!

Ran in to one last start (2nd) here when drawn wide (9). Not much better today and will need luck in-running re the draw, but seems in good form and should be involved if things fall right for her with the in-form Hollie Doyle booked to ride.

Into a Selling Stakes after glimmers of form in handicaps from opening 9 runs. Should find this easier and we head here at one of the top three rated in the field and is another we are legging up Tyler Heard to claim 7lbs. Bit to prove over this longer 1m2f trip - has tried it once, but that came off a break. Weights suggest Chichloui might be the one to beat for us, but hopeful of a nice run and should not be far away.

Won well at Lingfield two runs back but flopped at Newbury last time. The step back up in trip will help but needs to bounce back from that run and probably improve a bit too against some lesser exposed sorts.

Going the right way and ran well to be dead-heated second at Newbury last time out - they pulled clear of the rest of the field so the form okay and handled the softer ground that day well. Dylan rides again, but can claim 3lbs this time so that's another obvious help. Each-way chance in an open race.

William Buick a bonus in the saddle - first run in a handicap here today so hopeful that will help, but ran much better to be 2nd last time at Lingfield when stepped up to this 7f trip. First run on the turf today too but the track will be fine. Small e/w chance.

Nice colt, but very much 'first day at school' today so will learn a lot from this.

10 race maiden but has run okay at the track in the past. Can ignore the last run at Catterick as stumbled at the start and lost all chance. Cheekpieces are on for the first time today to try and help. More needed but the experienced Graham Lee rides now so hoping that improves her.

Lightly-raced with only five career runs - first run at the track but should suit and ran much better last time at Catterick, when a close-up fourth. Rated 4lbs lower on the AW helps and another of ours today that Jonathan Fisher rides and claims 5lbs. Each-way. 

First run for us after coming from the Martyn Meade camp. Only had two previous runs so should have more to come, but we'll find out more today and that will give us more knowledge going forward.

Third runner in the race for us and if pushed probably our better chance - mainly due to the fact he's already had two fair runs. Nice third at Musselburgh last time out and that effort was even better than it looked as the horse hung in the early stages - but stayed on well. Think he'll like the track and surface and could nick a place with the front two in the betting the obvious ones.

Nice filly that makes her debut here today - has been doing well at home and we feel the track will suit so looking forward to a nice run. Goes without saying whatever happens here will improve for the run and experience though.

Another runner in the race for us and another that acts well on the track. Is better for a recent run at Wolverhampton after a 5 month break, while his very consistent form here at Southwell would give him each-way claims too. Luke Morris knows the horse well too and is yet to finish out of the top three on him from 5 rides so that gives us hope too.

CD winner here and returned with a run down the field at Salisbury last time out. Will be better for that, but still feel the horse isn't quite himself at the moment and might just need another run or two. Tyler's 7lb claim a help though and overall form at the track reads well 3-3-1-3-2-2-4, so that could spark him back to life.

Won this race 12 months ago so can't be ruled out off the same mark and has won off higher in the past too. Fit and well from recent runs but the return to Southwell is a big plus so expect a much better run. Each-way claims in a very open race.

Third runner in the race for us - probably not the force of old and has dropped down the handicap to a mark of 69 after being rated as high as 90 in the past. Third in this race last year off a mark 18lbs higher so based on that is another that's hard to rule out. Hard to win with though - just 2 career wins from 49 runs - and needs to put some average efforts behind him - but dropping mark gives us a squeak.

Only went to Bath last time as a warm-up run for today and ended up winning! So he is well and back at his favourite surface here so should be competitive in a weak-looking race. Tyler Heard won on him last time out and takes off a handy 7lbs.

Third run so will get a mark after this - has progressed with each outing though and wasn't beaten far at Bath last time out. Tyler's claim a help and if taking to the surface then could easily run into a place.

Work in progress - only second career run after running down the field on debut at Musselburgh. We feel the track will suit but really just be happy with a step forward here.

CD winner here so the track and surface is fine. Dropped in grade from last run but as a result does carry top-weight here so that would be the worry. Tyler can claim 7lbs though so that helps and should run his race, but just wonder if the big weight will get the better of him.

No great shakes the last twice but returns to Southwell - a track we know he loves. He's actually won this race 12 months ago too and another bold bid on the cards. Is however, rated 11lbs higher this year after progressing through last season. Jonathan Fisher knows the horse well and won on in this race last year too - he can claim a handy 5lbs. Goes without saying more on than 12 months ago but is a better horse and his record and liking for the fibresand must give him a decent e/w chance in an open race.

RAFIOT ran well in an amateur race at Salisbury recently with Ellie Vaughan having her first ride. Hoping the race will have been of benefit to both horse and jockey and if all goes to plan I expect to see RAFIOT with strong each-way chance today.

THERMAL ran a better race recently at Kempton finishing well after struggling to go with the early pace. This softer ground just may be to her liking and if so she could be there at the finish.

CD winner here so no track issues - only 2lbs higher than last win but feel he's in the handicapper's grip at the moment - but Tyler Heard booked to ride and he takes off a handy 7lbs so that brings him more into it. However, like our other runner today the ground is a worry. Yet to race on anything this soft and we are not sure that will really suit.

STORMINGIN does not get his head in front very often but he does act on soft going. Hopefully today STORMINGIN will put this right as he is in great form at home and this looks to be a real opportunity for him.

Looks a good type for these sort of races and was bought for this job. No form on soft but he is a great type and sure to go well for his enthusiastic team.

Is slowly getting things back on track after an impressive debut. He should love Yarmouth and 6f is the right trip for him. The only question mark is the ground, but he's won on good-to-soft in the past and all the other horses in the race have big question marks over the underfoot conditions.

NIGHTSWIMMING was well beaten on her racecourse debut but I do think she did come on for the run. Best-watched until she qualifies for a handicap and if she copes well enough with this slower ground I will be pleased if she finishes with the pack.

Silver Cliffs possibly found the going rather too lively last time out. I hope the ground is not going to be the other extreme today but with give in the ground and dropped into a lower grade race I think Silver Cliffs has solid each-way claims today.

Is a lovely Kingman filly, who we hope is now well-handicapped. She has been wanting this ground so we hope she will get competitive in this weak race.

Very good horse that is improving with every run. Only had four career starts and returned with a solid second at Sandown last month. We feel the step up from 7f to 1m will be in his favour and certainly a horse to follow. Only niggle is the horse is running on ground this soft for the first time and I'm not sure that's going to be ideal for him.

Loves it here at Yarmouth - he had no run last time when stumbling coming out the stalls on last run. He will love the ground and Sean Kirrane back riding is a plus having previously won on him. Good each-way chance here today.

The horse is into a Selling Stakes race here so should be a bit more competitive, but the ratings suggest we've still a bit to find with 2 or 3 of the others. First run on the turf too, but overall needs to improve on what we've seen on the track to date.

Mayfair Pompette has been one of my biggest disappointments this year as she has always been a favourite of mine. Last time out was a non-event as she got trapped far too far back. I am hoping a return to turf and the 10 furlongs will be the key. Can't rule out but be delighted with an improved run here and go from there.

The horse is still learning but ran a fair race first time in a handicap last time at Wolverhampton (6th of 12). The softer ground a bit of an unknown, but stays further than this 6f trip so that stamina will be a big help in conditions - if acts on the ground we think the horse will run a much improved race. Selema takes off a handy 7lbs too and we are dropped 2lbs from last time. Overall feel another step forward is on the cards and even though realistically likely to find a few too good we are hopeful of a step forward.

Top winner at the track here last time out and has come out of that race well - Only up 4lbs and that looks fair enough, while the slight drop in trip should be fine. Softer ground here too, but has acted well with give and with only six career outings should have more in the locker. We think he'll go close here today. Daivd Egan, who was on last time too, remains in the saddle.

Second runner in the race for us and clearly our second string. Well down the field last Saturday at Sandown and based on that run a lot more needed off only a 2lb lower mark.

Starter For Ten made a pleasing debut for my yard last time out despite not enjoying the track. I think the drop back to 6 will really suit him and he will love the soft ground. He is well drawn too (1) and in another open affair must have nice e/w claims.

Been waiting for some soft ground and should go well enough on first start since castration. This is a grade higher than his comfort zone but extreme conditions could see him take a hand if he is fit enough

Been running well in some decent staying handicaps this season - without winning. Softer ground today will be to his liking and expected to run his race again. But really we feel the horse is badly handicapped at the moment and in another hot race is likely to find a few too good.

King Ottokar is very talented but has had a disappointing season so far. However, he has been gelded and the application of a visor seems to have really woken him up. His work has been back to his best. He will run very well today.

Beauty Choice is a different horse on soft ground hence he disappointed last time out at Doncaster. Conditions should suit perfectly today and he will love the track. Looks an open race on paper so must have a fair e/w chance. Martin Harley rides.

Running in France today in a 6f Claimer - has travelled over well and ran well last time out at Salisbury when a fair 3rd over 7f. Drop to 6f fine, but clearly stays further so if able to keep in touch that will be a plus in the closing stages - not without each-way clams. Stepane Pasquier rides.

Has not really fulfilled the promise she showed last year - and we were 4 3/4 lengths behind Morrooj over 1m last time (we meet that horse again, but we are 8lbs better off). We are also hoping the return to 1m2f here today will be a plus and that can spark a return to form.

Be interesting to see how FILLES DE FLEUR performs on turf today as I am hoping that rain softened ground may bring about improvement to her turf form. Probably best-watched though, but she ran a respectable enough race recently on the all weather to suggest she can improve here and one to note going forward.

Is a full sister to Gas Monkey. He didn't show any form until he was a 4 year-old - this is her first run for us too and she looks to be on a good handicap mark - any rain will help. She will, however, improve on what she does here and is well worth following going forward - but we still feel she will outrun her odds here today.

Is well suited by 1m2f on a galloping track on soft ground. She seems well-handicapped now too and Tyler Heard takes off a handy 7lbs. She should have an each-way chance at a good price.

Running after a break - probably best watched on this occasion.

Little Awkward is a good looking grey gelding by Monmatre. I bought him in Ireland at Goffs Land Rover sale as a 3yo and had racing not been suspended in March he would have run in a bumper in the spring. He goes nicely enough at home, he’s a good moving horse and because of his colour he catches the eye. As with all of my bumper horses he is not trained to the minute, he knows his job but he will improve. I never like my youngsters to have hard races at the beginning of their careers, if they are looked after and enjoy the whole experience it does wonders for their confidence and future racing life.

First run today but he has been going well at home but this is truly a difficult race to assess today so I am just hoping for a decent run from FIX BAYONETS.

In good form as we saw when beating ASHUTOR at Newton Abbott last month. Clearly ASHUTOR now meets BEAT THE JUDGE off a more favourable mark but BEAT THE JUDGE met the last wrong that day so if he can make amends for that today I am hoping he can beat ASHUTOR again. It will be a close match I suspect.

DONALD LLEWELLYN has failed to land a blow in three runs but makes his handicap debut today. He was staying on for 6th behind Coltrane last month so off this mark could be interesting today. I hope to see DONALD LLEWELLYN be close-up at the finish.

Monkey Puzzle is a horse that wants decent ground so last winter was a nightmare for him, he had wind surgery in December after a poor show at Taunton on his only chase run and he was being readied for a spring campaign when racing was halted. He enjoys his schooling and he has always jumped well at home, he’s not flashy in his work but he’s done plenty so he should be fit enough if good enough. He is a sweet horse but he’s a bit of a goon at home and he likes to act the fool, he’s generally lazy in his work. Looks to have Flying Verse and Never Learn to beat.

In good form at the moment after winning well at Uttoxeter last time out over fences. Back over hurdles here and returns on an 8lb lower rating than over fences so looking well-treated. A couple of dark horses in the race but we feel he's still very much the one to beat.

Felix is a lightly raced 6yo who has shown glimmers of ability but his jumping can occasionally let him down. He jumps perfectly well at home but he can lack concentration on a racecourse. He is a bit of a playboy and I’m hoping he has grown up a bit now and he can finally knuckle down to the job of being a racehorse.

KING COOL is not improving and has struggled to win for a while but was runner up three times last season. KING COOL has come down in the handicap, is a course winner and fitness should not be an issue so I am hoping KING COOL can run into a place today.

SEABORN was disappointing at Stratford in a messy race first time out for me but put things right with a decent win next time out. Handicapper took a dim view and SEABORN has gone up a whopping 13 pounds since then. Decent claimer on board today so that will help. Difficult with two runners in the race but they both have to beat FIRST MAN who is on what is likely to be softer going than anticipated and is well handicapped for today.

QULOOB has run a couple of times on the flat recently and placed in good company so fitness is not an issue today. I should think ground conditions may be softer than expected, but I think QULOOB has decent claims today.

Bringthehousedown or Joey as he is known, arrived with us last winter thanks to Ron Hodges who recommended us because of our equine pool. Joey has big flat feet so therefore he has had plenty of annoying issues with bruising etc. He spends a lot of time swimming and Ben, my farrier, is his constant companion. He is a big, strong horse who won on the flat In Ireland, although how he even went into the stalls is beyond me. He is a good workhorse at home, he’s not flash but he’s very honest, you can’t help but like his attitude.

Looked as if he was going to win back in the Spring and too wide when tried here over 12f last time. Better drawn here (5), gelded and top rider booked (Silvestre de Sousa) so could go well at a big price against some less exposed rivals.

Been working well at home. Hopefully the drop back in distance (1m from 1m2f) will suit and see the horse run well. Hector Crouch rides and we've also been dropped 2lbs from the last run. Competitive, but looks to have decent claims.

Back in calmer waters today after running in a Class 3 at Chester last time and getting a bit out-classed in the end. Drop back in trip will help too as more actual racing weight to carry in this lower grade. Likes to race up with the pace so that will be the plan again here. Is, however, rated 7lbs higher than his last win (Jul 20) so does need to eke out a bit more, but doesn't mind the softer ground and has also run well here at the track before. Place claims.

CD winner here that is more than capable in a race like this on his day. As I've said many times too though, he's also a bit of a quirky customer so can have is own ideas - if in the mood would have a big chance as also back down to last winning mark. Danny Muscutt back riding him too and has won on him twice before over this course and distance. Draw 7 is okay as like to come late anyway - each-way chance.

Sazerak wasn’t beaten far on debut last season on soft ground. This better ground should be more suitable and the Penny seems to have dropped at home. She’d have every chance here.

Not shown anything in three starts but goes well and will be better up to this distance. Dam is yet to breed a winner but has had few chances and this one is sure to find a race on her homework. Outside draw (10) no help so going to be tricky from there, but very weak race gives us a chance of a better showing - Lively outsider.

The horses returned earlier in the week to run well - and better than I expected if I'm honest - so that's a plus. Canton Prince will be better for his recent run at Southwell after getting tired in the closing stages. We've been dropped a few pounds for that and Richard Johnson taking over an obvious plus. Longer trip won't be an issue either and acts on most ground should any more rain come. Recent winners - Arthur's Sixpence and Kitty's Light the likely winners though, but certainly hoping for an improved run from last time and small e/w claims.

Multiple winner but saves his best for Lingfield though has run well here. Good draw (1) though and regular top rider booked (Tom Marquand), so sure to be thereabouts if the race goes right for him.

Timoshenko won well on his hurdling debut but disappointed last time under a penalty - he got very worked up and blew his mind, so never jumped well but was still only beaten 7 lengths. This doesn’t look the strongest race and looks to only have one to beat on paper. This step up in trip promises to help and providing he keeps his mind, he should run well.

Fortunate Fred was placed in a couple of bumpers last season, showing a pretty good level of ability. He jumps well, will improve for better ground, and will stay well. This looks the warmer division, but both of the main dangers carry a penalty, so we shouldn’t be too far away.

Green on debut but stayed on well enough and seems to have come out of it quite well. Needs to take another step forward but could be going the right way and no surprise to see her involved under a new rider (Luke Morris).

A strong chance here today. Well at home and much better for a return run here at the start of the month - well drawn (1) and the race should suit. Hector Crouch rides and knows the horse very well. 

Second runner in this race for us. Disappointing latest so needs to bounce back on that. Inexperienced rider and a bit to prove - however, is capable on his best form.

Lovely debut run when fourth (of 12) at Kempton in the AW. Running over a similar trip here and we've given him a lot of time to get over that run. Has progressed at home again and looking forward to getting him out again. With the expected improvement no reason why he shouldn't have e/w claims here - with John Locke and Ocean Wind looking the clear dangers on what we've seen on the track so far.

Down the field on debut at Bath over a mile, but we feel the step up in trip here will suit as looked a bit outpaced that day. Having said that, it's still a bit of a fact-finding mission re the trip and overall likely to need more races, experience and a handicap mark to be seen in a better light.

Unlucky last time - but ran on well in the end when getting a clearer run. The trip is a bit sharp as running over 1m2f again, but has won over this distance and at the course. Louis rides and claims 7lbs again - well at home and should still go well in a bad race.

Loves it here at Yarmouth - she is still well-handicapped and Tyler Heard, who has been going very well for us recently, takes off a handy 7lbs. She wouldn't want the ground to go too soft - so if conditions are right will be thereabouts again.

A horse owned by my head lad. However, she's not set the world alight as yet but has only had three runs. First time into a handicap here today will help but still needs to improve a lot from her last outing and from what we are seeing at home.

Is having her second run in a tough race - she will be more competitive once she has a handicap mark though.

Drawn 12 and that might not be a bad thing here as likely to come over this side. Horse blew up a bit last time at Wolverhampton as that came off a 285 day break, but is much better for it. Poor race gives us a chance too and hopeful of a better each-way run here, with the Appleby horse probably the one to beat.

Will only run if the rain comes - he has not been letting himself down on the firm ground recently. He has the ability and is well-handicapped so we will have to see what the weather does.

Into a Classified Stakes race and must have a chance in what looks a very average race. Likes the track and is a CD winner here, while two recent runs at Kempton and Yarmouth have blown away the cobwebs. Feel we've probably got the Appleby horse to beat, but think we've got a great chance and should go close.

Le Boulevardier has run well in both his previous starts in bumpers finishing third and second respectively - so should have a good chance today. Both of those races were won by horses trained by Fergal O’Brien and they produced professional performances whereas Le Boulevardier still looked a bit green and gawky - he'd have learned a lot from those outings. Le Boulevardier is a cheeky horse at home, he’s always looking around and acting Jack the lad....there’s no harm in him though.

Returns from around 7 months off but is well at home and no stranger to going well off a break in the past. Likes the track - is a course winner here - and returns over hurdles as still a novice over the smaller obstacles. Rain is not ideal and guess it's just who handles the conditions the best as it looks as if it will be a negative for the others in the race too. However, first-time cheekpieces are on today to help him concentrate but if translating last seasons improved chase form to hurdles then must have a big chance.

Improved with each start in novice company and will find this easier. Extra distance a plus too, just a slight concern that this comes a little quick after his last run, but it looked a good opportunity for the horse.

In good form and won't mind the ground, but only niggle is the longer trip (1m2f) again here. Failed to see it out last time at Yarmouth, but a pound lower and Hector, who gets on well with the horse, is back in the saddle - so hoping those factors can see her more competive today.

Down 2lbs from her last run at Lingfield - that came over a mile but we feel the step up to 1m2f here will suit at this tight track. We are also putting the first-time visor on today to keep her mind on the job. Still a bit to answer at the moment and more needed but still only had 6 career runs so should be more to come. Small e/w if the visor and longer trip help.

Should find the switch to handicap company means he can be more involved. The step up in distance should also suit.

Only second career run so still learning about the game. Wasn't the best away last time so lost all chance there at Chelmsford. Switch to the turf will suit, but one for the future really so just be happy with an improved effort. The Stoute horse looks to hold the best form.

Not shown much so far this year from three runs - as a result is starting to look well-handicapped off 67 as rated in the 80's last year. But not getting any younger at 10, so this is probably his level these days. Hollie Doyle rides and the softer ground will certainly be more to his liking than recent runs. Bit to answer and the company here could mean she finds a few too good, but if finding some old form could be dangerous of this mark. Small e/w, but the Hugo Palmer horse looks the obvious one.

Better run last time when fourth at Lingfield and closely-matched with Emerald Fox, who was second that last day. Hopefully she can improve on that which will surely give her every chance. Jason Watson, who rode last time, remains in the saddle. 

Another of ours today returning from a break after last seen falling at Ludlow back in Feb. Has done well at home since and will be much more at home on this good ground. Richard Johnston rides and he's 2-from-2 on the horse so that gives us a boost too. Looks competitive between about 7 of the 10 runners, but with the lay-off we expect the horse to improve for this, but certainly one to look for after this.

Back from a break here after a busy time of it between Sept and Jan. Still a horse that's yet to win a race from 14 runs and having been placed in the top three 9 times is a horse that deserves to get his head in front - been second 4 times from his 8 runs over fences too. Richard Johnson a plus in the saddle and looking not too badly treated off a mark of 108 - a career low. Good ground is fine and the track should suit. Should run his race, but after around 6 months off can be expected to come on for this and one to watch after this - Lough Har and Lock's Corner look the obvious ones.

Has improved a lot this season and ran a cracker at Royal Ascot two runs ago in the Queen Alexanrdra (3rd). That came over 2m5f so stays well and we'll be hoping to make good use of that stamina over this shorter 1m6f trip. But the handicapper did out us up after that Ascot run and worth noting we are now 13lbs higher than last win (Southwell). Has certainly improved since then though, but looks a hot contest so would just be delighted with a solid run and likely to find a few too good.

Might be a bit more exposed than the Hills runner - Smart Connection - but hoping our experience will help. She's yet to win from 4 runs, but took a big step forward last time when a close fourth here at the track. Clearly liked it here and only 2lbs higher must give her a good e/w chance. Also another runner we are putting 7lb claimer - Tyler Heard - on today so is actually 5lbs better of than her last outing. Only negative was that she was a bit slow away last time, so if sorting that out today should hopefully not be far away. Each-way.

Lot more needed on what we've seen in last two runs at Leicester - on a plus, has run okay at the track before so the return to the AW will help, but hard to get too excited until we see more on the track.

Has been a star this year - winning at Royal Ascot and winning impressively in France. This is a step up in grade today and an extremely tough race but she is improving rapidly. Ground should be fine and she will be ridden to get the trip.

Looks one of my better chances on the day - nice draw in 4 will help and is also dropped in grade here into a Class 6. 9lbs better off than last run too as 2lbs lower and also we've the 7lb claimer - Tyler Heard - riding today. Fear the Easterby horse - Wade's Magic - but feel we come here with a decent chance too.

Did well last season and overall record over fences is good with 12 runs and 4 wins (8 top three finishes). Competitive race for the track but a nice prize on offer so this race has been a target. First run at the track but no reason why it won't suit as likes to race up with the pace and, therefore, the tight track should play to her strengths. Well at home too and has run well fresh in the past - only 3lbs higher than that Cheltenham win last term. Looking forward to a good run.

Fluffed the start last time so had an excuse but now 13 runs without a win so a bit to answer at the moment. As a result is dropping down the ratings and into a poor Classified race here - based on that can't totally rule out at a track she likes and we are one of just two proven CD winners in the field. Jonathan Fisher also helps by taking off 5lbs so if getting away from the gates better then not without e/w claims, but does need to put some average efforts behind her.

Only second career run - down the field on debut here, so at least has some track experience. Learned a lot form that run and will improve for it, while the step up to 7f (from 5f) will be more up his street. But very much one for the future and likely to be better once getting a mark in what looks a decent race for the grade.

Is a lovely horse. He won his Point in Ireland on spring ground and so it wasn't surprising he didn't handle the deep winter ground, but he ran well when third on good-to-soft at Huntingdon on hurdling debut. He's been working well at home after a wind op and he is capable if winning a novice hurdle before progressing on. This looks a nice opportunity with the main danger carrying a penalty.

Is turning out quickly for him but seems to have come out of that recent race last Saturday well. He has recent CD form here and Tyler Heard being able to claim a handy 7lbs in this apprentice race is a big bonus. We did go up 3lbs for his last run, which was a bit harsh but hopeful he has a chance of going one better today.

Was second on his racecourse debut at Southwell last month, when looking very green as he'd not been working on grass and nor had he been away for a gallop due to the pandemic. He will have improved a ton for that run and he is fit and well. The form of that race has worked out well and he should have every chance of going one better today. There are a few newcomers who could be anything and Nicky's is favourite - but I'd say our chaps form is better and he looks a good price as a result.

Was completely unsuited by the slow pace last time out and I am not sure he enjoyed the rattling quick ground. Conditions today are perfect, but the big question mark is the trip. He finished second on bottomless ground over 14.5f as a 3 year-old and this race won't be as testing so I'm holding out that he will stay.

Nice horse that is going the right way - was 6th in the Lingfield Derby Trial back in June and improved in that with a fine second in a good race in France last time out. Has had time to get over that race and into a handicap for the first time. Trip, ground and the stiff finish here will suit and should have more to come. Is, however, a very open race with many chances - but hopeful of a nice run and not without small e/w chances.

A horse that's had a few issues and has been off the track since Nov 18 as a result. With that in mind, will very much need the run today to blow away the cobwebs, but hopefully we can get a clear run with the horse after this outing.

Is in rude health at the moment - winning his last two. Sandown should suit his running style and the mile is perfect. Small question mark over the ground, but I don't see that being a problem. Up another 6lbs for his last win, but in current form must have nice e/w claims in a very competitive contest.

Was starting to get the hang of things a bit last season - putting one or two good performances in. Still a long way off winning though and will need to see a lot more before getting too carried away with him. Trip and ground are fine though, but best-watched until he's able to show more.

Fourth run and first time in a handicap here today so that will help. We feel he'll improve for the step up in trip, but is also returning from a 269-day break so will certainly improve for this - very small each-way claims at best.

Won well over course and distance three weeks ago - tackles better company as a result this time. Going easier than what he has encountered previously, so he has a couple of questions to answer. He has been progressive all summer so hopefully he can answer them.

Will certainly come on for her run last time, but needs a mark to be seen at her best, which she'll get after today's run.

Is ready for a step up in trip and is well-drawn. She still has a lot to learn but is definitely ahead of her mark and should be competitive today.

Been itching to try over further for a long time as really it's what she is built for, but does need to settle to get the trip.

2-from-2 since joining us - switches to the AW for the first time today but shouldn't be an issue as she trains on it at home. Should still be very competitive at this level.

Has been working well at home and seems to be in good form. She is much better on the AW and didn't get home last time out. Conditions will suit her much better today.

Between the Waters has won three handicap chases and will win again, but the handicapper put him up and having run some solid races, he just couldn't win off those marks. He's drifting back to a realistic mark but now needs his confidence restoring. He'll have his day again before long.

Dropped 8lbs from her last run - after which she ran well for much of the way only to tire in the closing stages - but worth noting that came back in June 19. Had a few issues since - hence the long lay-off so likely to improve for this no matter what. But in good form at home and in a race that looks to lack depth could sneak a place. The Fergal O'Brien runner - Saintbury Lady - looks the one to beat.

Floral Bouquet has been waiting for summer ground for a while, and showed her capabilities when 2nd off 110 last time out. Unfortunately, a last flight blunder cost her the race and she races off a 3lbs higher mark here as a result.  So long as the rain doesn't set in, then she should run her race again and hopefully be there with every chance.

Pacify won 5 of his 7 novice hurdles starts last season and looked very useful. He was only beaten by the Supreme Novice winner and when 2nd in a Grade 2. He was 2nd on his chasing debut when he jumped well but looked a bit rusty. He should strip fitter for that run and this step up in trip promises to help. This looks a competitive race, but his class should mean he's not too far away.

Is a nice 2 year-old who is ready for his first run. Trip and track should suit and I hope to see him make an encouraging debut.

Has been in good form this year, without winning. He has been slipping down the handicap though and has a good draw here (11) and the ground will be ideal. Sam rides well and value for his 7lb claim too. He should have a good e/w chance.

Jockey has only had 6 career rides in public so will gain more experience here. The horse is well though and looking well-handicapped off this mark of 70 based on old form - especially as the jockey can claim 7lbs too. Certainly capable, but not really a betting proposition in a race like this with so many inexperienced riders in.

We are delighted to have got top amateur - Simon Walker - for this race and that will sure give the horse every assistance from the saddle. Can ignore the last run as messed up the start but before that ran well at Kempton over 1m2f (6th of 13). Still to win a race from 13 runs so is looking a bit exposed but we feel the drop to 1m will help as just not quite been seeing out the 1m2f trip. Each-way chance in an open race.

Probably not a contest to get too involved in with a lot of inexperienced riders in. Our horse is well and will like conditions, while we feel he'll run a lot better than his price suggests. But still only small place claims at best based on recent runs and really just be happy for an improved showing and a nice ride for the young jockey.

High Renown showed some form in bumpers on softer ground but looked the type to improve for better ground and a flight of hurdles.  He jumps nicely but was disappointing on hurdling debut when perhaps he went too fast early and blew up. He should have a future over hurdles, but doesn't look a star.

Sovereign Duke was a useful horse on the flat, and has taken well to jumping.  We've tinkered with his wind to help him out, and a tongue tie has certainly helped him in his faster work too.  Providing the ground isn't too soft, and he takes to this discipline on the track then he should run a big race on his hurdling debut.

Both career wins have come on the AW so a bit to prove on the turf still. But has only had 6 runs on the grass. Will be suited by this return to 5f after tiring over 6f last time, but is also having his first run back since March so likely to improve for this.

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Always tries and been placed in the top four in 13 of his last 14 races! Another solid run last time out at Ayr - just getting run out of it in the closing stages (2nd). Only 2lbs higher here but rise in grade means a lighter racing weight. However, also more needed in this better race but the step up to 2m for the first time can hopefully bring out more and his front-running style will be well-suited by this tight track. Likely to find a few too good, but still each-way claims.

Was disappointing at Yarmouth last time out but the ground was very very quick that day and I am not convinced she let herself down on it. Conditions will suit much better today and she was a very good apprentice on taking off 5lbs. Goes without saying a tough and competitive race, but hopefully she can bounce back to form.

Nice horse, but very much thrown in at the deepend today in this tough race. Ran a bit green last time out on his second run at Wolverhampton but that would have taught him more. The drop back to 6f for the first time we feel will suit though and he can gain some more valuable experience here. The ratings suggest the Dascombe horse - Devious Company - is one here.

Has been a slow maturing sort - he was not suited by the AW on his handicap debut and hopefully Bath will have plenty of rain which will be ideal and show him in a better light. We think he is probably well-handicapped though and Ross knows him well. Each-way.

Ran a pleasing race over the sticks last time out at Bangor but back on the flat here. Will like the softer ground so hoping the rain continues and this race has been planned since that last run - although we do feel his future lies over the jumps. Still looks to have a fair e/w chance if building on that last run in what looks a pretty average contest.

Not a great race so that should give every a fair chance. Shown fair form around this sort of level to date from her three runs and getting 7lbs from five of the runners an obvious help. Track and trip are fine and we are hopeful on the softer ground - if handling it then feel we've got e/w claims here. Looks to have My Brother Mike and Johni Boxit as the main dangers - but, as I say, if getting through the softer ground then each-way claims.

Likeable horse who seems to try his best. In the right grade today so with a decent passage could hit the frame - back down in trip should also suit.

Bids for a hat-trick over this course and distance. This is a tougher assignment but she deserves a chance in a better race. Softer ground would be a concern.

Is best suited by Southwell but have not been able to run there this year. This run should hopefully put him right to go back there at the end of the month.

Returning from around 6 months off so no matter what can be expected to improve for this. Won't mind the slightly softer ground though and well at home. Richard's 3lb claim helps and is well suited by this trip. Still a bit to prove too as 7lbs higher than last win, so just be happy with a nice run back. Roar and Right Destination look the obvious ones.  

Ran okay two runs back but found the trip a bit on the sharp side last time at Bangor (both over hurdles) - therefore, the step up in distance here is a plus. He's back over fences here - only third run over the bigger obstacles - but jumps well and is rated 3lbs lower over fences. We are the only distance winner in the field, so that must count for something. Going Mobile probably the one to aim at, but we head here with fair place claims.

Going to be hard for any of us to beat the in-form O'Brien runner - Courtandbould - who heads here on a three-timer. Our fella was 95 lengths behind that horse last time too at Stratford so we've a lot to make up! Will, however, be better for that last run after a long break, so hoping to get a bit closer, but will be better once handicapped.

Very disappointing run last time. However, capable in a race like this and seems well at home - If back to his old self should have reasonable chances.

First time in a handicap here today so that will help after three average runs. Still learning though and we'll find out more about his opening mark today so just be happy with a step in the right direction.

Starting to look better handicapped and has run well here before. Outside draw no help but if he can drop in and settle he should be thereabouts in a competetive heat.

Not shown much in a couple of starts for us but getting better handicapped and this is more his trip. Inside draw will help too and no surprise to see him go well at a big price.

Neat filly who has been a bit immature but goes well enough. Looks a tough race on debut and she will know more about it after this.

Been running well on the flat - so that should be an advantage over some of these. If shows same form over hurdles, should have every chance and looks one of our better chances on a busy day.

First run back after a long break. Disappointing on the flat the other day so probably best-watched on this occasion.

Midnight Chill won three novice handicaps the season before last, but got stuck in the mud last winter.  Back down to his last winning mark, he'd have a chance here if he puts his best foot forward.  He can be quite lazy, so he might be a tough ride for Gavin, but he's got the ability to win again this autumn.

Well at home and fit from running on the flat a few months ago. Gone well off a small break in the past too and Niall helps by taking off 7lbs. Every chance in a competitive little race.  Sound e/w claims.

Carntop has won a brace of novice hurdles before winning off a 2lbs higher mark last summer, and so can be competitive here.  He didn't stay 2m4 last time out, and wasn't beaten far on his seasonal debut this season in a slowly run contest. The return to 2m1 here should help as should the re-application of blinkers, so he's not a bad each way chance here.

Disappointing last season. First run back after a disappointing run on the flat so hopefully can improve this time.

Chapmanshype was highly progressive last summer, winning four handicaps and rising from a mark of 110 to a mark of 132.  He didn't really get the run of the race on his seasonal debut, but he's got to improve again off this kind of mark. He's fresh and well, and back over the course and distance he has won over twice before, he shouldn't be too far away in what looks a competitive race.

Beaten a long way on his chase debut but I truly think ET MOI ALORS will progress from that run. I suspect ET MOI ALORS may have a battle with the top one Jen's Boy, from the Henderson yard, but I hope to see him give a decent account of himself today.

First run over hurdles but JUMPING CATS has put in some nice work at home so I hope to see a decent run from him today. Fit from the flat too (ran last month at Sandown) and I would like to think he has good each-way claims today.

I have two runners in this race and this is the first run for me from SHANTOU MASTER I would think probably best-watched today as he has been off the track a long time whereas JUMPING CATS has had a few flat runs whilst waiting for an opportunity to go jumping. Nevertheless SHANTOU MASTERS, who is a former Pointer, progress at home has been good and I think the trip and going will be perfect for him.

Yet to show much on the track so we need to see more on that front. Hopeful the return to the turf will help though and breeding suggests this softer ground - that he's trying for the first time - will suit. Still finding his way with just 4 career runs, so really just be delighted with an improved effort here.

Two solid runs behind him and the form of his last run has worked out well with the winner hacking up last week. Should be thereabouts in what looks a tight little race.

Won his bumper last autumn and ran well in two novice hurdle starts on really soft ground. We gave him a break to come back for the spring, but that obviously never materialised which was disappointing. However, it does mean he remained a novice for this season. He should appreciate this better ground - he jumps nicely and he looks to have improved at home too.

First run over obstacles, which should see him in a better light. Probably be more of a player later in handicaps though and also over fences like his brothers. Still a big baby so a safe passage is the main objective.

Third run after being gelded over the winter. Took a step forward last time out at Kempton when a much better 4th (of 13) and that came after not getting a clear run too. Well at home and freshened up with around 4 weeks off. Trip, ground and track are all fine and if taking another leap forward here must have fair e/w claims in what looks an open affair.

A nice little race - with all 5 runners looking to have some sort of a say. Rolfe has done really well for us in his three races so far - and despite not winning yet has been placed in the top three each time. Tried 6f last time but we feel the drop back to 5f here will suit as just ran out of gas last time. Speedy sort that has also run well with a bit of cut in the ground, while Thore's 3lb claim is an added bonus. Looking forward to a good run and should not be far away. One Day and Jojo Rabbit are the ones we probably fear the most.

Back on the grass after a top win at Newcastle (AW) last month. We've given him a month or so off to get over that race and seems well at home for it. Turf mark is 4lbs lower than his win last time and George rides again to claim another 5lbs. Has won with give in the ground in the past so conditions are fine and stays further than this 1m5f trip so that will help in the closing stages. Does, however, looks a very competitive race with many chances - with the Queen's horse - Space Walk - probably the one to beat. But the horse is well and we head here hopeful of a good run. Each-way price.

Won well last time and hopefully he can follow up. Needs the run of the race and without his usual partner but if Kevin Lundie can produce him at the right time - his 5lbs could come in handy.

Has won on soft ground in the past so no issues on that front with all the rain. That in also came off a 4lbs higher mark too - this month last year. Freshened up after a poor run last time out - was never travelling that day and eased so can be forgiven. Form prior to that last effort had been good so if bouncing back not without an e/w chance with conditions to suit.

Was very disappointing last time out and with no obvious excuses found since. She looks well and has worked well since so hopefully can be written off as a bad day at the office. Has good course form too so hoping we see a much better performance.

Has been incredibly tough to train but is a talented horse. He too will like the soft ground but the track worries me. However, there are no other options at the moment. Roger Varian's will be hard to beat but mine could give him something to think about.

Needs this run to qualify for a handicap mark at which point she should be competitive at a more realistic level.

Has been a star for the yard since being fitted with a hood last year - he loves it here (CD winner) and ground will be perfect. Sam Feilden has yet to ride a winner so claims a handy 7lbs but he is quite capable and so long as he stays cool must have a good chance of getting off the mark.

Only a pound higher than when running a fine second at Kempton back in June. That came off a 5 month break too and after just getting tired in the closing stages the drop back to 1m2f will suit - has won over this trip. Luke Morris is also back in the saddle and has won on him before too. Given another few months to freshen up but seems to go well off a break - open race, but also a tough one so more needed. Going the right way and small e/w claims.

Is a lovely big scopey stayer who made an encouraging debut at Wolves recently. He seems to have come through that well and will be much better suited to Newbury. Soft ground a big plus too. Could run well.

Has been really disappointing this year but he has had clear excuses on both occasions. He has been gelded since his last run and will love the ground and should suit the drop in trip. Hoping to see a revival today.

The switch to turf will help and the long run up this straight could suit this quirky character. If on a going day he is in off a potentially good mark and could be thereabouts.

First run today. A competitive race so probably best watched. We'll learn a lot and the horse will gain a lot of experience here. One for the future.

Reasonably well drawn today in 7. Any more rain would help his chance, but can prove disappointing so not one to totally trust. Rhys does help with 7lbs claim though.

Done really well since returning from a wind operation in June - placed twice at Lingfield and Sandown. Up another 4lbs here but we feel the track and ground will suit and must have another fair e/w chance in what looks an open affair.

A bit of an enigma - capable but needs to show it on the track. But into a Classified Stakes here and the ratings suggest we've a fair chance. Surely the horse's best chance must be today. Looks a nice e/w chance.

Ran great last time out when finishing a clear second at Kempton. She loves the AW and stays 12 furlongs so hopefully she is in line for another big run today. Cieren Fallon rides.

Very disappointing last time so needs to bounce back from that. Different riding tactics will be employed but a fairly tough race and only e/w chances.

Good run last time in a hurdle race. Hopefully it will make him stronger and give him every chance but the favourite - Pearl Beach - will be hard to beat.

Got right back on track this year and was better than ever last time out when finishing second to a horse that has won again since. Will love the ground and track and can go well once again.

Will need some rain to come to take part, but this looks a realistic level now he goes handicapping and would hope he is able to be competitive.

Very nice debut run at Newbury behind a useful sort - slight drop back in trip will help and has come out of that race very well. Any rain would be a big help, but we head here with a decent looking chance. Probably got the Evans horse to beat.

Delighted with his win at Lingfield last time out on only his second run. Into a handicap here and a harder race so more needed but will be well suited by this trip again and Jim Crowley, who has ridden him before, is an obvious plus riding. Three non-runners in the race obviously now help and we've only one other rival to take on at this stage - Iron Heart - Should be an interesting tactical battle between two of the best jockeys around!

Is a filly I have always held in very high regard and she very nearly won at York last time out over a trip that is short of her best. I have dumped her in the deep end today, but I do believe she is up to it and she will love the quick ground.

Needs this run to qualify for a handicap mark at which point she should be more competitive at a more realistic level.

One of the more experienced in the field so hoping that will help us. Cheekpieces on for the first time too and Hollie Doyle a bonus in the saddle. Ignore the last run as fluffed the start and over that 5f trip had no time to recover. The step up to 7f will suit and she's had a month to get over that last run. But, might be tough against the Johnston and Ward runners and on a plus this is her third run so will get a handicap mark after this.

Nice 2 year-old but like a lot of mine on debut will come on for the experience and likely to want a tad further in time.

Mayfair Pompette has taken a while to understand how to race properly but I thought last time was much better as she settled and got into a nice rhythm. Step up in trip is sure to suit, as will the all weather. Good chance from a good draw.

Having his 116th race today and back on the AW where the bulk of his wins have been. Rated 2lbs lower than last career win (Sept 19) so that helps, but most of his AW wins have been at Southwell. Has, however, only raced at Wolves a handful of times - seems to have come on for recent runs since the break and the step up to 7f is fine. Overall capable on his best form but does need to bounce back and is taking on some in-form rivals.

Consistent sprinter in and around this sort of level - not beaten far last time over this 5f trip at Southwell having missed the break and a pound lower for that. Not without a squeak but the wide draw in 10 makes life hard as likes to generally run up with the pace and that might now require him to use up a bit too much early on.

Has loads of ability and works like a group horse at home! Ross will be riding him cold and hope to coast through the race - he knows him well and if we have a good pace to aim at this could fall into his lap!

First try at the distance so probably best-watched on this occasion. But we'll learn a lot from this today and that will help going forward. 

Runs well for an amateur so this sort of race will be fine. In a tricky contest though with many chances so no more than e/w chances.

Second runner in the race for us and a proven CD winner. Missed the break last time out here over this trip so had excuses there. 12 races without a win but starting to look well-handicapped on old form with last success coming off 5lbs higher. Needs to show a bit more on the track, but hard to pick between by two in the race - with both looking to have similar small e/w chances.

Only fourth career run - first time in a handicap today and that should also help. Has shown fair form to date and should be suited by this first try on an AW surface. Jonathan Fisher helps too with his 5lb claim. Still learning and will have more to come - Small each-way chance.

Well drawn for a change in stall 4 and that will help a lot. Well at home and if acting on the AW, hopefully will have every chance. Looks a nice e/w option in an open affair.

Rudy Lewis won an apprentice race last week and so is able to run again without a penalty. In fact, he is carrying 3lbs less because of Cierens claim. Ground is perfect too - however, the track would be my only concern. The quicker they go the better.

Strong gelding who had some fair form as a 2 year old in Ireland. Not been with us long and looks as if he wants at least a mile. Will know more after today but seems in good form.

One Of The Girls is making her debut but will need to get handicapped before getting competitive - 6f will probably be her optimum trip.

Only average debut run at Leicester - needs to improve on that but will gain more experience here and she'll also be better once handicapped.

Always looked like a 2 year old and had no luck and was green on first two starts. More encouraging last time and the race has worked out well. Sure to find her races, 7f will suit and no surprise to see her involved today, even from a wide draw.

Golden Bear has really disappointed me to date because he promises so much at home but hasn’t really delivered on the track. That said, he has had plenty of excuses. Today there doesn’t seem to be any. Well drawn, will love the track and has a top jockey.

Is a lovely horse to give Sam Feilden the experience he needs - the 7f may be a bit sharp for him here, but he has a good draw and hopefully he will run well for Sam and be staying on at the finish.

Our horses overall are a bit up and down at the moment so a word of caution on that front. But The Warrior seems well at home and loves the track here so we thought we'd run in this amateur riders' race. Capable jockey on that can claim 7lbs so that helps and this drop back to 7f is fine. A squeak on his best form, but - as I say - we'd be more confident when the horses in general are running a bit better.

Has not been with me long but I have been pleased with his work at home. Today is very much a fact-finding mission as I am not sure what his best trip will be - but he is well drawn and should go well on the AW surface.

Normally at his best here and not had many chances in recent months. Wide draw no help here over a trip that is a bit sharp for him these days but always tries hard and can never be discounted.

Yet to win from 6 runs, but has run well several times. Probably our best chance of the day if the way the AW is riding suits her style of racing - has been a close second over this CD in the past.

Conditions of the race suit the horse fine but another one to overcome a fair while off and may just improve for the run.

Got to overcome a bad draw (12) and first run back after a fair while off. But seems well at home and not a great race. If this is doable from the draw then should have every chance.

Well handicapped these days though never run here. Wide draw no help but would have a great chance on his best recent form and hard to leave out of calculations if he is anywhere near his best.

Probably best watched until Celestial Point goes handicapping - third run today so will get a mark after this.

I was pleased with his run here last time, he showed his inexperience when he hit the front 2f from home - but still did well to stay on well to be a close-up third. The form of that race has worked out well and the horse of Jamie Snowden’s, who just beat us is in the race today, looks a fair sort - that horse was meant to run here today too but is a non-runner now. Our horse is a very laid back individual and I'm hoping he has come on for that run - should be bang there.

Disappointed us last time out at Bangor when only fourth as the odds-on favourite. Was never happy that day back over hurdles so he's returning to fences today. He won well over this CD two runs ago - beating Azzuri - by 3/4 of a length. We take on that horse again here on similar terms so that gives us hope. Needs to bounce back and put that last effort behind him but the cheekpieces are on today too and they will hopefully help him settle. Open-looking race, but each-way chances.

Has been a prolific winner over the year and has risen through the handicap ranks as a result. He got in behind a wall of horses last time out in the Summer Plate at Market Rasen and got claustrophobic. This smaller field should suit him better and he'll run another sound race but might be in the grip of the handicapper at the moment.

Won nicely last time at Yarmouth and will have no problems with the step up in trip. Ground should also be perfect. This is a much tougher race though and he will need to bring his A-game to win it.

Is making his handicap debut - he had been a slow maturing type and we think he is well-handicapped. He has run well over CD too, but he could have done with some rain. But this does look the easier division so he takes his chance and must have a good each-way shout.

Goes without saying we've all got the Balding horse - Coltrane - to beat. But we still fee we've got an each-way chance here today. We got the tactics wrong last time after leading so the horse will be dropped in today. 2lbs lower today and Rhys takes off another 7lbs so 9lbs better off too. Blinkers are on too to try and help him settle and despite only 6 runners we feel we've got place claims.

Was a revelation last summer and autumn and won five on the bounce. He came up short in a couple of Graded races, but he is a classy horse from the flat and has a good attitude to jumping. He attacks his fences well and should make into a useful novice chaser. This looks a decent contest as you'd expect with the minimal opportunities since the resumption of racing, but he's fit and well, while I look forward to seeing him making his debut over the bigger obstacles.

Has been running himself into form and as long as he doesn't blow the start, which he does often enough, should be involved here.

Won over this course and distance 2 weeks ago and couldn't have taken that race any better. This is his trip, ground and track, plus he's got a great draw today in 2. Plenty in his favour again today.

Has not been with me long, after coming from the Stuart Williams yard, so I'm still learning a lot about him. His work has been faultless at home and he has a good record at Ascot and we are the only course winner in the field. Therefore, this seemed like the right race to start the horse off for us in. He is well-handicapped on old form too.

Has been disappointing since a winning debut - however, he didn't like the soft ground at Ascot and I don't think he got home at Salisbury recently. The drop in trip should suit and I think he will love the track - don't lose faith!

Nice well-bred colt that is having having his debut today - the horse will learn a lot today and in what looks a hot contest we'd be happy with a solid run and build from there.

Krystallite - She's a course and distance winner but drawn wider than ideal! They went quicker than I wanted early on last time out but she's come out of that fine and down in the handicap. If she gets the rub off the green and can over come the draw she's got place claims at the very least. Each-way chance!!

Talkingpicturestv - We’re taking a long trip up to Cartmel to hopefully make it 3 wins on the bounce under Mille Wonnacott. She’s in good order, eating well and 4lb in with her penalty, ground is fine so hopefully with a clear round she'll complete the hat-trick.

Reims has her first start for the yard tomorrow, bit of a fact finding mission as we are still learning about her, doesn’t look the strongest of races so worth taking a shot albeit we’d be really keen to get her on turf which is where the family seem to thrive.

Habanero Star - She’s having her handicap debut today and doesn’t have the best of draws being drawn out wide so best watched today.

Coole Well has some good form to his name but was caught in the grip of the handicapper. His mark has dropped and he could be quite well in now, but he's a tricky character so providing he puts his best foot forward today, he's got every chance. 

We are running today with more restraint which hopefully will see her finish off better.  Each way claims at best.

Gypsy Boy - A nice colt who’s showing promise at home. This is a tough ask for his first run and we’ll both learn a lot today, another thats best watched and will be interesting going forward in time!

Seaborn - Slightly disappointing latest. Off a good mark so we are hopeful of a big step forward.

Lovers Gait - Back to the scene of the crime as she bids to follow up recent course and distance win. Up in grade but did it comfortably enough last time to suggest she will be up to this class. Lightly raced and the small field will probably suit her.

Outisaid - A pointer to pointer who's having his first run under rules and having yet to complete in points so a big unknown. He is working nicely but today will all be a fact finding mission and clear round most important so best watched!

Silver Cliffs - Ran well last time when still a bit green. In good form with good e/w chance.

This is the first run for me from FILLES DE FLEUR. She has been working well at home and her work suggests she is fit enough if good enough. I have been pleased with her progress on the whole so I hope to see her go close today.

Got a bit outpaced over 1m on debut - hence the step up in trip here to 1m4f. Still, however, only second career run so needs to improve and likely to do better in time, plus when handicapped - but should put in a better effort today and gain more experience.

KING ATHELSTAN has not run for a while and I am hoping that the break will have freshened him up. Has won over further but he will not be inconvenienced by the drop back in trip especially as the track is riding slow.  I suspect that King Athelstan may just benefit from this run tonight and he is probably off a stiff enough mark but he should give a good account of himself as he is a very honest horse.

Old boy at 9 and having his 65th run today. Very well-handicapped on old form as he's now dropped to a mark of 67 and was in the 80's last year. Course winner but only niggle is the step back up to 1m2f as all wins have been over shorter. Tom Marquand also rides this one for us too. Lot of weight to carry in 10-2 but dropped in grade into this 0-65 gives him a much better chance. Small e/w, but as I say, needs to be ridden to get the trip.

Nice draw in 1 and top jockey in Tom Marquand booked. First run for yard after coming from the Hughie Morrison yard. Has settled in well and despite not winning has shown some fair form from 7 career runs. Returns for us 3lbs lower than last time and has gone okay fresh in the past. We'll learn a lot today and its really a fact finding mission and sure to come on for the run, but we think a very small each-way chance today if she has settled in well.

Tried over longer trips of late but not really been getting home. Drop back to a mile today will, therefore, suit and we are also 3lbs lower than last outing. Nice draw in 4 helps and Nicola Currie knows the horse well. Overall, more is needed but we expect to see an improved run over this trip and back on the AW. Each-way.

Kids race but we've got one of the better jockeys riding in Dylan Hogan. Not really sparkled this year for us but has dropped to a fair mark as a result. Looks a wide open affair and on her best form would certainly have a chance. A few non-runners help too so e/w claims today.

Still going well at the age of 11 and should have another race in him in the right grade. Jockey gets on well with him so in this apprentice race that's a help Goes well on the surface too and is a proven CD winner here at Lingfield. Each-way chance in an open race.

Shown a bit of form to date. Third run so will get a handicap mark after this and likely to be seen in a better light then. Cheekpieces will, however, help and the slight drop in trip will also be a plus. More experience here will help him going forward too.

Great record here but not won over 6f at this track yet. Needs a strong pace to aim up and creeping up the handicap but no horse tries harder and can never be discounted at this level.

No joy with the draw (10) so going to need a lot of luck in-running from there - we'll be forced to now drop in and hope for the best as can't really go forward from that draw over this 6f as won't get home.

Pulled far too hard for his own good last time, and consequently didn't quite get home. He should have come on a bit for that though, and if he settles & gives himself a chance should be capable of a decent run.

Immature filly and shown inexperience in both starts so far and this looks another warm event. Handicapped after this and will have better opportunities as time goes on.

Has strengthened up and improved after lockdown - he never shows much at home but comes alive on the track. A step up in class here and we probably have the favourite to beat but we hope he is still improving and will be in the shake-up.

Third run today and will get a handicap mark after this - not shown much to date, but the step back to 6f will help and we also feel the first time visor will too. Jockey claims 7lbs too so a better run on the cards but still likely to be one to follow once handicapped.

Ran very well on last run for Tyler Heard and he rides again over this course and distance - she tries hard and hopefully has an e/w chance again.

Luxford has not troubled the winners enclosure for a while but ran well finishing a promising third on her run before last but looked to have been rather intimidated last time out and disappointed. Hopefully if the race pans out well for her with confidence restored I hope to see LUXFORD finish in the frame.

In good form since a win on the all weather recently. I see no reason why she won't manage the step up in trip and as long as the ground has no jar in it I expect her to run well. Has to overcome a 6 pound rise though but LADY MORPHEUS has run well on the turf.

Didn't get home last time out at Salisbury so the drop back to 10f on an easier track will really suit him. We also have the best apprentice in the country helping us today too. Only negative is a wide draw which complicates things slightly on a horse that needs cover.

Only had 5 career runs so will have more to come. Second run for us and needs to show more than debut, but is 5lbs lower this time and we think the drop back to 5f will help. Watching brief though for now until we see more.

Would have won in another stride last time out at Haydock and should be suited by this step up in trip. I don't think she will mind the quick going and she should handle the track. Hopefully she will go close.

Only second run for the yard - yet to win a race from 10 runs and really needs to show a bit more. Drop in trip to 7f will help though and gets in here with a low weight but still need to see more on the track before being more confident.

A case can be made for most here - she has been placed on all three starts this year in novice company and learned plenty on her true debut last time out, when early interference knocked her out of rhythm but she finished the race nicely and should see out the stiff 7f nicely on that evidence.

Second runner on the day for us - likes the AW surfaces too and was a solid third last time out at Sandown. 3lbs lower back on the AW here and remains in good heart at home. Should run his race and not be far away. Each-way.

Won well two runs back and probably needed the run last time at Wolves after a break. Has come on for that at home and likes these AW surfaces. Open race but feel we've got an e/w chance here.

A competitive heat - only his second start on the turf and will need to show more improvement but his homework is suggestive that he can be competitive at this level.

Step up in trip and the switch to turf could be the making of him. Worth a sporting each-way as his recent run was a respectable effort off a break.

Old-timer that's still going and having his 65th race today. Ran well at Lingfield two runs back when a close 6th, but failed to build on that at Bath last time over a longer trip. Dropped a few pounds for that and Charlie rides today and claims 5lbs so 7lbs better off this time. CD winner here too and won't mind the quicker ground. Seems well after a small break so each-way claims.

Has been an amazing horse - winning 6 out of this 10 starts. He will like conditions today but was withdrawn at the start last time out after misbehaving in the gates - so needs to do better than that.

Has done brilliantly this year - winning 3-from-3 for us. However, this is by fay her toughest test so far now up to Listed company so she will need to improve again. On a plus, only 3 rivals and despite all being rated higher than us they are all out of form so that gives us hope. She comes here with her confidence sky-high so we'll have to see if that trumps the out-of-form runners. Looking forward to it though and win, lose or draw she owes us nothing this season.

Ran a blinder in the Lingfield Oaks Trial back in June but highly-tried last time out at Ascot in the Ribblesdale Stakes. Back into a Listed race her helps but still looks a tough race. Trip and ground are fine and should have more to come so be happy with a solid performance, but likely to find a few too good today.

Competitive staying handicap. Seems to have come on well enough for his last run as that came off a break. Didn't quite see out the 2m4f trip that day at Ascot so the drop back to 1m6f will suit the horse much better today. 2lbs lower and the quick ground is fine, while first run at the track but can't see any issues on that front. Each-way chance in an open affair.

Fair bit to prove at the moment and on long losing run - on a plus has dropped to a fair mark (72) and starting to look very well handicapped with his last win coming off a mark of 80. But despite running well in some top handicaps has still only 2 career wins to his name from 48 races, but 12 seconds! Low weight helps, 14th in this race last year but is 8lbs lower this time. Overall a bit to answer based on recent runs so hard to be too confident, but as mentioned, current handicap mark means he can't be totally ruled out running better than odds suggest.

Finally found his form again last time when everything went right for him at Kempton. Has come out of that well and has a fair chance again, still well handicapped if things pan out for him here on his first visit to the track.

Horse seems in good heart and is a proven CD winner here at Lingfield. Has done very well so far this season - winning three times - and hopefully will continue to improve. 

First run of the season. Probably best watched on this occasion with an inexperienced rider on board.

Is a lovely scopey staying type who has taken a while to come to hand, but is now ready for his racecourse debut. I expect him to be green and learn from the experience, but hopefully will run with plenty of promise still.

Third run so will get a handicap mark after today and will be seen in a better light once in races like that. Be a shock if this isn't going to one of the Stoute or Suroor runners.

Solid and best form here and ran a great race last time over same distance. Always needs luck in-running and has a hot favourite to beat but can never be discounted if things go right for him and seems in good form.

Ran very well last time on the AW. The race last time was a waste of time as the ground went heavy so back on her favourite surface and should have every chance.

Has his own way of doing things and now back from a long break. Could run well fresh but likely to need the run and is tackling 1m6f for the first time.

CD winner so no track issues and ran better than recent run indicates (4th) as missed the kick a bit. Not been done any favours by the draw (10) so will be a big ask from there and might need a bit of luck in-running but the horse is well and if getting a few breaks in the race not without an each-way chance.

Both victories here and run well since resumption but yet to try this slightly longer distance. Generally stays on well in his races so has every chance if the race goes right for him and seems in good shape.

The Hughie Morrison runner - Equisential - sets a fair standard and looks the most likely winner, but after two fourths we are not without place claims. We feel the step up from 6f to 7f will suit him and has run well at the track before. Also adding the cheekpieces for the first time as we feel these will help the horse settle. Each-way. 

Nice filly but like a lot of mine will improve for the run being it's her first day at school.

Didn't quite like the track at Catterick last time out so the return to Lingfield and the AW will help as has run well here before. Same mark as when runner-up here two runs back and Jonathan Fisher takes off a handy 5lbs too. The Appleby horse might be hard to beat but with little depth to the race most of the rest of us must have each-way claims and hoping our proven track experience is a help on that score.

Has run well at the course (2nd) before so that's a plus, but is in a much harder race this time. Trip and quick ground will suit though and should have more to offer with just 4 career runs. Top jockey in Andrea Atzeni riding and the slightly longer trip today from last time should help. More on his plate in what looks a tough race, but with the ability to handle the track then small e/w claims.

Has run two solid races to date and on both occasions he has misbehaved in the preliminaries, hence he has been gelded since his last start. His work at home has always been very good (better than a 72-rated horse) but he needs to keep a lid on it before the race. Favourite looks very well-handicapped but she only ran 3 days ago and that race was far weaker than this one today. Each-way chance if settling before the race starts!

Sweet filly who ran well over course and distance on her first run. Hollie Doyle a plus in the saddle. Hopefully the experience will see her go forward today. Would not be shocked to see her run better than her odds suggest despite running from out of the handicap here - reasonable e/w chances today.

Won off this mark last summer here at Southwell over 2m. This step up in trip is a bit of an unknown, but if he stays then he should have every chance of going in again. He is fit and well and loves the brush hurdles so though it looks another tight handicap - he shouldn't be too far away.

Cervao Mix ran very flat in his last race in early March, he’d been on the go a long time and I think he just needed a break. He went away for a good holiday after that. He would probably prefer a bit further than this two miles but he can be very keen when he’s fresh so I’ve dropped him back in trip today in the hope there is a good strong gallop and he can settle. He is a horse that has ability, he hasn’t always helped himself by not relaxing in his races and I would like to step him back up in trip once I’ve got the gas out of him. He’s pretty fit but he will improve for the outing.

Ran well for much of the way at Windsor last time and only just got a bit tired at the end to finish a fair fourth. Hopefully the track and the ground will suit, but has at least run here at the course in the past (on debut). Goes without saying a tough race but although 3lbs out of the handicap, confident he has reasonable e/w chances at a fair price.

Second runner in the race for us. First race on grass but no reason why it won't suit. Like our other runner, is 3lbs out of the handicap but hopefully should have reasonable e/w chances with George able to claim 5lbs too.

First run for us and only second career run - and that came back in 2018! Therefore would be a big ask after such a lay-off so really just hoping for a solid run back and build from there.

Ran really well on hurdles debut and in good heart at home. This is a hot little contest with the Fry runner the obvious one that sets the standard - but she has place claims here today at a nice price with ground, track and trip all fine.

Did well last summer so the plan was to always get him out again around this time of the year. Had a nice break and fair record over fences from only 4 runs. Acts well on this good ground too, but negative is the step up in grade in what looks a hot little race. But he's well at home and - as I say - will love the ground. Would not be surprised if he went well at a nice price. Each-way.

Ran well last time, and has place claims. Trip a slight worry as may be on the short side for him, and he is a horse that likes to have things go his own way. Very capable if he is in the mood! For Pleasure looks the obvious one, but in a race that lacks depth we'd have an e/w chance.

Ran well at Ascot two runs ago in the Queen Alexandra Stakes over this sort of trip - didn't really build on that last time at Kempton over 2m but the return to longer will suit and should like the track. Super competitive race though - with some leading staying handicaps in the line-up. But the horse is well and should run his race - small e/w chance.

Was a good second at Aintree last summer on decent ground and has been waiting for a mares race over 2m4f on good ground for sometime. Off a winnable mark here and she looks to have a good opportunity - albeit in a competitive race.

Delighted with his win at Southwell last time out - that came over fences but is back over hurdles today in what looks a winnable race. Had 4 weeks to get over that last run and is well at home - loves the good ground and this trip is ideal. Two good runs on the flat and over fences this season. Has some solid enough hurdles form from two seasons ago. Looks in front on the ratings and this looks a good opportunity for him back over hurdles in Novice company.

Ran okay here last time out - beaten just over 4 lengths. Has been dropped 4lbs for that and we are also in an easier graded race here so that should make her more competitive. We are also hopeful the first-time cheekpieces will help her through the race - small chance, but just be delighted with an improved run and build on that.

Has come out of her win at Yarmouth last time well. She is in good form and is still well-handicapped. The drop to 7f is no problem and she does seem to go better for the girsls so Sophie Ralston rides her again. She would have a good each-way chance again.

CD winner so likes the track, but does need to build on a slightly poor run last time. On a plus, that came after a break so can be expected to have come on for it and the drop back from 1m to 7f will suit. The horse also has a much lower turf rating as we are running off 12lbs lower than last time. But with just 1 win from 16 runs on the grass does have a bit to answer - as mentioned though that sole turf win did at least come here at Yarmouth and off this mark! Small chances.

In good form and ran a better race last time out at Kempton. But might have liked softer ground on the turf, which we are not sure he'll get today. Right race though and rated 10lbs lower on the grass so could outrun his odds, but - as mentioned - just worried the ground isn't soft enough.

Ran well to win the last day at Lingfield - more needed off a 5lb higher mark and on the turf here today. Also dropping back in trip but should be fine and as long as he can keep in touch with them, his proven stamina will be a plus in the closing stages. Chris Wall horse feared, but feel we've got fair Each-way claims.

Gained a much-deserved second career win last time out at Hamilton after a string of placed runs. Up 5lbs for that success but won by just under 4 lengths so that looks fair enough. Same trip and should hopefully get the soft ground that he had last time too. Up one grade here though so another step forward needed, but did it well enough last time to suggest he deserves to take his chance. Well at home after just over 3 weeks off and another bold bid on the cards.

AGENT OF FORTUNE has been great to train on the all weather but has yet to show as much improvement on the grass. However the run at Ascot last time was actually ok after a break and on a less conventional track I am hoping AGENT OF FORTUNE just might show enough improvement to be closer at the finish - but maybe best-watched on this her second run for me on grass. However, Ryan rides so that's an obvious plus.

Will be monitoring the ground through the day. Hoping the step up in trip and the wind op gets her career back on track.

Has completely lost his way since an impressive win at Kempton over the winter. Last time the jockey said he might be better going right-handed and he has run well at Windsor in the past. On top of that the rain over the weekend means the ground is perfect. I have also put cheekpieces on to try and keep him straight - hopefully it all works and the horses overall seem to be in great form so that's an added comfort.

Worth a try back at 6f and getting more conventional after getting over excited for a while. Ease in the ground will help and can't be totally discounted at a big price.

Up 9lbs for her easy win at Catterick back in February. Had a break since but is a horse that goes well fresh and acts on all ground so if any more rain comes that's fine. Millie rides again (rode last time) and is able to claim 7lbs so that helps. A few others with similar chances but we head here with a reasonable each-way shout.

Respectable run on the flat last time out at Chepstow, which helped blow away the cobwebs. Back over hurdles today and only 4lbs higher than when winning at Huntingdon back in October. Charlie Price rides too and cam claim 5lbs so that gives us a chance at the weights. Trip and ground are fine and no reason why he won't be suited by the track - first run here. The Mulholland horse probably the one to beat but feel we head here with an each-way chance.

Won a couple of these class races last season - but went up in the handicap as a result and slightly struggled. Back down in class here so he can be competitive again. The favourite will be hard to beat but we should be placed and if the market leader disappoints then we might be there to pick up the pieces.

The old warrior is in great form at home, 2m might be a bit sharp for him these days but he is in good heart and conditions will suit as long as it doesn't get too soft.

A really nice filly who ran well for a long way on ground probably too soft in her bumper back in March at Stratford (6th and only beaten 8 lengths). Conditions should suit today, she is schooling and working well and we are hoping for a good run on debut run over hurdles.

PRINCE PERCY has been schooling nicely at home. Trappy looking contest but with decent ground forecast I think PRINCE PERCY should have every chance.

First run at Wolverhampton indeed first run on an artificial surface so all being well she should give a good account of herself today as she is working well enough at home. Firm ground conditions in general have forced my hand rather but ISAYALITTLEPRAYER should have every chance today. Looks a nice e/w option in an open affair.