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Big Bard struck last time with a bit to spare over this course, but whether it was 9lb to spare is open to debate. We'll only find out if we or the handicapper has the numbers right.

Spanish Mane usually needs a couple of runs to reach fitness again. and she looked like returning to form on her last run. She is now well handicapped and in good shape at home so hopefully, she has an each-way chance.

Red Cloud won well at Chepstpw but seemed to run out of puff last time on this track. Maybe ridden with a little more restraint he can get back to winning ways.

Letsbeatsepsis is a homebred by Expert Eye. He'll be a big price but sometimes this sort of race allows newcomers to have an enjoyable debut. Let's hope it happens for him.

Crescent Lake is another yet to match last year's winning form but a couple of 3rd places have meant the handicapper won't let go. Track and trip are fine, but is his mark?

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Silastar had a six-month break before returning to action in March and hasn't been in particularly good form. His mark has slipped but not extravagantly so, and he needs to find something from within to get back to his best.

Miller Spirit won two races at Goodwood within a week in June. He could not quite manage the hat-trick on this course last time but it wasn't the smoothest run. Hopefully, he can get back to winning form if everything works to his advantage.

Summer Night City won a junior hurdle last year and ran okay at Ayr on ground a little softer than ideal. It will be interesting to see how he gets on first run back but I think he will improve for whatever he does here.

Kitesurfer arrived with us when Harry Whittington stopped training, schooling, and working well. A previous winner in France, he didn't enjoy winter racing so we gave him a break. He was an impressive winner on his return last month in a race that has worked out well. He should go close again today.

We're having a crack at the Racing League and Expressionless could go well at a big price. His best performance was when winning at Nottingham three runs back and this track has its similarities. It's a tough race but I'm hopeful of a decent run.

Ragosina ran well last time on the flat looking as though she wanted further. She has good form on quick ground but also acts on soft. Hopefully, a truly-run race will play into that stamina, but it is a hot race.

Holy Fire ran a cracker on her first try over 7f at Epsom. That track wouldn't have suited her one bit but Yarmouth will and she will love the quick ground. Hayley should suit her nicely too. She will be thereabouts in a competitive race.

Warning Sign ran well in 2nd for owner-rider David Dunsdon at Sandown, making the running but tiring up the hill. This flat track may help him run all the way to the line. Hopeful.

Queen's Company has been running well this year without winning but she is probably on the right mark now. The track and distance will suit today so hopefully, she has an each-way chance again.

Smart flat racer Reach For The Moon had an unfortunate first try over hurdles, finishing lame and he didn't appear to handle winter ground either. He was a bit free when 4th at Worcester on 2nd jumps start and was then carried out last time. Hopefully, the luck will change today as he looks to hold a decent chance.

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Jackson Street made a promising start for the stable at Newbury, since when we've gelded him. He tops the weights in this handicap but he's well and I'd give him a good each-way shout.

My Dream World won as he should have at Haydock last time. He has a liking for fast ground and is bred to stay. He came out of Haydock in good form and while still learning, is ready for a better race which hopefully, could lead onto the Melrose at York next month.

Celestial Orbit won nicely at Haydock and the form has worked out well, one of those behind her winning a novice the other day. She has come on a lot since that run and I'm doing a rain dance hoping that some of what is falling here at Manton might arrive at Sandown. Good each-way value especially if we get the rain.

Falcon Nine has run below par on his two starts for my yard to date but he has had proper excuses both times. Today he has his perfect conditions and I expect a much better performance. Quick ground and a stiff 7f are ideal for him and we have a top jockey in the saddle.

Just Ten High is having his second run. He's a big horse still learning his trade and will probably need further to reach his potential.

Pablo Del Pueblo returns to the scene of his only turf and distance win after a minor setback. He's well drawn and likely to go well if fit enough on his return. The rider knows him now and he has conditions to suit off a well-reduced mark. Hard to ignore.

Bishop's Glory has yet to beat a horse in two runs since coming to the stable. He needs to show much more to get involved here.

I had planned to run only the newcomer here but Nala Star's owners were keen to run too. She might be over-priced as she gets a nice weight pull with Kinetic Force on when they both made their debuts here last month and she will enjoy going back to this fast five. Hopeful.

The Cinder Girl is quick but lacks the experience of our other runner Nala Star. A loose each-way chance.

Small Fry has had two runs from here since coming from Ireland and neither was straightforward for one reason or another. If he could run to more like his Irish form he would go close.

Over-racing got the better of Profitman last time. He does seem though to be somewhere near being back to his best. In decent form at home and it will be interesting to see how he takes back to his racing after a break.

Mohave Dancer has been incredibly disappointing to date but I have a feeling I have been running her over too far. She has been keen in her races recently and not getting home. I'm hoping the drop in trip will prove me to be right!

Cerulean Summer has yet to win but as her rating has been dropping, she has been getting nearer, staying on well into a reasonable fifth at Wolverhampton last time. Place chances.

Liberated Lad gave Margot her first winner over 10f at Nottingham a couple of weeks ago. On AW, he's better suited to this longer trip but I'm not sure Wolverhampton is his track. He's drawn well and in good form so goes there with some confidence.

Hul Ah Bah Loo has not been at his best in recent months but the last start looked like a revival and he has tumbled down the handicap. He has conditions to suit again and all his best form is here so he cannot be left out of calculations. The faster they go the better as he should be staying on strongly so long as he gets luck in running.

Marayel ran by far his best race for us last time when 4th would have been much better with anything like a clear run. In better form than our other runner Daphne May in this.

Daphne May has been kept busy in the hope that she can run back into form, but despite regular steps down the handicap, the revival has yet to begin. This field off 49 would have been a gift for her a year ago, so let's hope she's encouraged to give it a better go this time.

Duke Of Vienna was a running-on 3rd in a similar race, but over 2f shorter here last time. The normal progression from that over 1m4f should be another run at least in the money and maybe better?

Silastar won in May last year on soft ground at Sandown. His form has been poor since, apart from one third place two runs back on AW. He needs to wake his ideas up but he has a nice mark.

Battleofbaltimore has been exasperating, but his homework is much better than you would expect from a 47-rated horse. They might not be able to get away from him on this track. Place chances.

Sensorium ran well last time but 6f might be stretching him a shade at this stage of his career. The stiff 5f here helped by a nice draw should be ideal. Hopeful.

The well-connected Climbing was placed over hurdles but he jumps fences well and looks the type to improve now sent chasing. He's had a wind operation and looks to be on a workable mark  Hopeful.

Obsessedwithyou started out successfully in juvenile development hurdles but found things tougher last season. We waited for the spring and she came back with a promising 3rd. She's been disappointing the last twice when we experimented with different tactics. Today, back down in trip and off a reduced mark, we think she can go close.

Bentbasa is a lovely, big, scopey horse who has been ready to run for a while, but I have been waiting for some decent ground. He will love the track and should stay every yard of the 7f. He will make a nice debut.

Angelica Bay made a promising start at Newbury and can go well in this four-runner race. Another quite valuable race in which the Fahey filly looks dangerous. Hopeful.

I Still Have Faith is in great form at home. He was unlucky at Epsom but that was always a possibility. He's a solid top-end Class 4 horse and Class 3 when things pan out. Ideally, he could do with a bit more cut but there are only a few races for him nowadays. Track and trip should suit and we hope he'll go well.

Can't Beat History has won three of his last four, all going right-handed. The one blemish on that recent record was left-handed Bangor when he pulled up. He should be in his element here. Good each-way shout.

Loch Leven should have won last time. She has come on for that and should have a decent each-way chance here.

You can put a line through Pure Of Heart's last run. I've worked her in the headgear she wears today and she went very well. These valuable fillies' maiden races are always pretty tough but she ought to go well.

Sea The Clouds was progressive last season, winning over 2m, 2m4f, and then 3m1f. Still unexposed as a stayer he proved his well-being when 2nd under 10lb claimer Will on his comeback and was again 2nd last time. A reproduction of that run would see him go close.

Captain Attridge's two recent 2nd places were very different. Close at Hereford, he was then beaten a long way at Worcester when his jumping wasn't perfect. He'll prefer going this way round and could be placed once again.

Faro De San Juan showed he was coming back to his best with a close 3rd at Bath last time. He's ready to win one although the Haggas horse could well have a little in hand - only up 3lb for a first win.

Sir Palamedes ran a cracker at York last week when just getting caught on the line. He has loads of speed so I have no issues with the drop in trip but he is not very well off at the weights. That said, I think he is well handicapped so I would be shocked if he didn't run respectably.

Pisgah Pike is another whose career has been interrupted by injury, but he's a remarkable animal and he came back from an absence to win this valuable prize two years ago. He's had little racing since but wasn't beaten far on his recent comeback run and comes here in terrific form. He's 4lb lower than when winning this race and has a great chance in this very competitive event.

Cindysox had an interrupted start to her career through injury but came back this spring with a good 3rd and then a win and another 3rd at Newton Abbot, the latter under a penalty., This looks tight and competitive but she has a chance especially with Will taking 10lb off.

Asclepius also started out at Newcastle where he was very green. Again, hoping for a little more from him this evening.

Astrroqualis showed signs of being in season when making her debut at Newcastle, so to some extent that run can be forgiven. She didn't go there with extravagant expectations anyway, so we'll be hoping for a better performance tonight.

Kalahari Blue had issues at home before we were able to get her on the track, so she showed much more greenness than is usually the case with our juveniles. As a result, I expect her to make a bigger improvement from first run to second than ours usually achieve and that should put her in the argument.

Ecology should run well. She was beaten by a potentially smart filly on debut but will have improved from that and the faster the ground the better. Hopeful.

Cressida Wildes ran a cracker on debut when a poor draw didn't help her chances one bit. Annoyingly, she has been handed the outside draw again which will definitely make things tougher but she is very straightforward and should have learnt plenty for her debut. She will be thereabouts.

Bated Breeze ran very well until the closing stages at Goodwood last time, fading from the lead in the last half-furlong. The first-time visor could help his concentration and make him a big threat to all.

Voodoo Ray competed a quick Brighton hat-trick in May but couldn't run anywhere near that on his last visit there early last month. A six-week break may have freshened him up and Epsom ought to suit him. Hopeful at a price.

We've aimed Gordon Grey at this ever since his good win at Pontefract in May - he did run okay when 2nd from the front at Chester in between. He is in good form and has proved himself to go on most grounds. This track, trip and running style should suit. Hopefully, he goes well tonight.

Running The Game made a good start to his UK career with a smooth win at Kempton, but hasn't gone on from there. Maybe Jo's skills in a lady amateurs' race will encourage a better performance.

Ace Rothstein has been off for a while. He is always liable to put up a good show in staying handicaps and these lady amateurs are likely to go quickly enough to bring his stamina into play. Not the worst 25/1 shot around today.

Oj Lifestyle continues his slide down the handicap. He weakened late on when 3rd on a recent run over CD but this isn't the most competitive of handicaps. Hoping for better from him.

Roundabout Silver has not been himself so far this year although he seems in good shape at home. The experimental trip and tactics last start appeared to be unsuccessful but as a result he has gone further down the handicap. The small field here will suit and he has run well here in the past so could be involved at a big price if things work out, especially on the easier ground.

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Ladt Twilight has been making hard work of things and after five runs she's virtually on the minimum mark. She needs to start making something happen from here.

Givitawhirl is still maturing and progressing at home. From what we see from his work, he is in good form and hopefully, he will show more than was the case at Nottingham.

Easy Equation has been brutally unlucky not to get in the winner's enclosure so far for me. He is incredibly consistent and has a good attitude so it's only a matter of time before he gets his head back in front. This galloping track should suit him well.

Havana Smoke ran well last time after a break over 7f at Lingfield. He's back to 6f here but that shouldn't be a problem on this galloping track. Each-way hopes.

Willowbank had no chance at Wolves last time where a bad draw effectively ruled her out of winning. The ground here should suit her perfectly today and I think she will enjoy the track.

Saytarr was very disappointing last time at Donny but I think I made a mistake stepping him up to 7f as he finished very tired. The drop to 6f should help and we will ride him colder today. He goes well at home and is better than he has shown so far on the track.

Empress Lulu was very green when making her one juvenile appearance last September. She will know more about it today and hopefully will accordingly show a bit more here.

Thundering Breeze easily outran expectations and 33/1 starting price when a staying-on 3rd at Newmarket. She might have been leniently assessed on 62 and hopefully, she can go very close.

Cellar Club made an early exit last time. She needs to build on some more promising earlier efforts but will be one of the outsiders here.

Rockymountainway won nicely at Ffos Las last time out. We think she is still ahead of her mark and conditions should be absolutely perfect. My apprentice has ridden her at home so knows her well.

Big Jimbo was running okay in the autumn but has been struggling to regain that level of late. At his best, he would have a serious claim.

I Still Have Faith remains in great form at home. Epsom didn't suit him - it was always a bit of a gamble. He ran well in a stable staff race at Ayr over 6f and while he might not want bottomless ground, he has got a competitive mark over hurdles having not stayed on winter ground at Cheltenham after his easy debut win. Hopeful.

Striking Out has recently been pointing with mixed fortunes. Previously he ran pretty consistently at the beginning of his chasing career and we're looking forward to this return in that sphere.

Related to some decent sorts, Scalloway Castle showed nothing for another trainer before joining us. He came here during the winter and we gave him a wind-op. Since then we've been concentrating on getting this headstrong individual to settle. He did so well enough on his first two hurdles runs before being novicey on chase debut when he did show promise. He will appreciate the ground and, unexposed, he could well outrun his odds.

Inigo has fallen the last twice, although he would probably have been 2nd at Southwell bar that mistake. Obviously, he needs to get his jumping right in which case he would have a chance in this modest contest.

Nala Star seems to have bumped into a decent race and she has a bad draw. That said, she showed good gate speed both times she's run and can overcome that issue. She did beat today's favourite when they both made their debuts at Lingfield (turf) early last month and hopefully, can do so again.

Although the race Rage Of Thunder started in was a Class 4, as a GBB race at Sandown it attracted some decent prospects. His close-up 7th was very encouraging and he can progress from that, hopefully with a run in the money.

We run two here. Holbrook is more of a seven-furlong type and may just lack for a bit of speed compared with our filly. He'll be one for handicaps over further.

Value Added is from a smart French female family that exhibits plenty of stamina. Rated 85 on the flat over a mile, we believe there is enough staying power for her to get the trip over hurdles. She jumped well on debut until a late mistake prevented her from being placed. She was a bit keen when 3rd last time out and this shorter trip looks the correct move. She's capable of winning a race of this type as long as the ground here isn't too soft.

Churchill Rose is ultra-consistent but didn't seem to face the visor at Leicester the other day. She has run well at Kempton in the past and this looks a nice spot for her. She will be thereabouts.

Roman Tempest has won once on soft turf in his career but has not shown much so far this season. He seems better than ever at home though and has run well enough here in the past to make him worthy of a mention. With a top rider booked it would not be a complete surprise to see him bounce back.

Asense was running well on turf in the latter part of 2023 but has yet to get anywhere near that level this year. Hard to be too enthusiastic running on AW.

Grand Duchess Olga came good again last time - her first sight of this track. She is up in grade here but seems in good form so we hope she can get in the money once more.

Expectations have been modest so far for Autumn's Breeze and her two runs to date have been in line with them. Her first handicap mark will depend a lot on what she shows tonight.

Gutsy Girl didn't handle Newmarket last time out and is much better than that running. The return to a flat track should suit her well and she has a good draw. She will go close tonight.

Boann has a bad draw and if she starts slowly as is often the case, it won't be easy. She does have plenty of speed though and if she gets into a decent position early on, she could go close. She's a big price.

One For Harvey is a recent purchase from the Online Breeze-Up sale. She is very professional and is in an ideal race on a surface that should suit. We hope she has a little each-way chance.

Take no notice of Three on Thursday's sale price. She was in Book 3 at Tatts and was sold as a thunderstorm erupted over the sale ring. She's nice and probably wants 10f so 6f is almost certainly going to be too sharp for her, especially first time out.

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This is Burlington House's first run for us although I have had him for all this year. He's taken a long time to come to hand but he's a nice horse and one that needs 1m4f or even 1m6f looking further ahead. If he can have the speed to get into a challenging position early on, he could go very well.

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Notre Dame is now back on the AW after two wins on this surface during the winter. She is well at home so hopefully, she can get back to winning ways tonight.

Cerulean Summer is another average performer. This is not the most testing of handicaps, though, and from a good draw and with first-time blinkers she can challenge for a place.

Battleofbaltimore for one reason or another hasn't ever lived up to his initial promise. He's an average horse in the right race, but the price tells you all you need to know.

We thought Monomyth was okay before his first run but he has been frankly a shade disappointing. It's not the greatest race and while he might have a loose each-way chance, it's his third run and things ought to get a little easier once he can run in a nursery.

Sultan Of Oj started slowly on his Goodwood debut and then weakened in the closing stages. He'll know more about it this evening.

Dusky Days has had an up-and-down career so far, being placed on numerous occasions on the way. He came back after a break with a run in the winter but hated the soft ground so we've waited again. That patience paid off with a win over fences here first time back but he was in nowhere near the same form last time. Now we're trying a longer trip and first-time cheek-pieces, hoping that can make a difference.

Beholden has been troubled with injury, missing a whole year and then coming back for one run last summer after which we weren't happy with him. He showed promise when he did return this spring in a military riders race and he has been placed in both races since then. He has been given a chance by the handicapper and should be in the mix as I think he'll appreciate today's shorter trip.

I think Expressionless will love the track and also enjoy the wet. He's the type of horse that needs luck as he weaves his way between horses, but if it does go his way, he is likely to be finishing best of all. Hopeful.

Ray Vonn finally gets ground, track and trip to his liking. He has already proved he is up to being competitive in this sort of grade and he's in great form at home. He just needs settling and riding to be produced late. He should be bang there at the finish.

Kodi Lion landed the odds with ease at Catterick and then ran a blinder coming from a way back into 2nd at Haydock. He's right at the bottom of this handicap and with conditions to suit, he has a great chance of getting back in the winner's enclosure.

Arctician makes a rare appearance on turf here and might be well suited to these conditions while racing in a straight line. Seems in great shape and it would be no surprise to see him go well at a big price.

Love You Darling ran well at Wolves, just getting outpaced towards the finish. She isn't the easiest filly to get to produce her best but she has no weight and I think the trip will suit. Could run well and be close to getting in the placings.

Every drop of rain that fell overnight was music to my ears. Vadream has been a brilliant servant to our yard and when conditions are suitable she is well up to being competitive in Group 1 sprints. She can outrun those almost insulting odds and maybe run into a place.

Sir Palamedes has run to a similar level in each of his qualifying races. Whether 67 is below or above his ability will only be shown for certain when he runs here. Hopeful he can handle it.

We've been waiting for Gorak's luck to turn. He was just touched off here two runs back in a good handicap and then was simply on the wrong side in the Buckingham Palace at Ascot. Seven here on soft ground should be perfect and we go there with plenty of optimism today.

Saligo Bay ran his best of the year when 2nd last time out at Sandown. That was his first try over today's distance of 1m6f and as he was staying on nicely there, he could easily run into the money in this competitive handicap.

Global Skies will hopefully be getting his required soft ground today. It will be softer than the last twice anyway and the stamina-biased track will help even if the race is very tough.

Flight ran very well, albeit on ground too fast, and running green against a more experienced filly on debut at Newbury. She has improved a good deal since then and while I've heard big things about Archie and Charlie 's fillies, I'm hopeful she is capable of running a big race.

Smoky Mountain has been a very reliable and consistent performer over the past year or so. So far he's been mainly employed on AW but he made a promising attempt on only his 2nd turf run when slightly unlucky in running last time at Goodwood. A decent chance in a very competitive race.

Miller Spirit did well to win his last two races at Goodwood. He won handily each time and he seems very fairly weighted, up just 4lb for both, the first an apprentices' race. The hat-trick beckons.

Desfondado is having a good season and probably still has more to come. He should like any ease in the ground and will be staying on strongly, though this is his first time racing in a straight line. No surprise to see him involved if things go smoothly for him.

Two of One Step Beyond's best runs have been on this CD partnered by 7lb claimer Anna Gibson. He won here last summer and ran a very good 3rd in the spring. He's a tough individual and we'll be very hopeful of getting in the frame again.

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Rabinal hasn't fired in recent starts but might fare better competing in his back garden. The easy ground should suit and he seems in good form. A top claimer is booked and he might well outrun his odds if he takes to this unique track.

Fierce won a 5f race on soft ground last season. Conditions at Epsom will be less severe this evening and although Fierce has yet to match that form in two runs this year, he should start to improve as the summer wears on.

Stapleford Park ran an improved race on 2nd start when runner-up at Ripon. He looks the chief threat to the favourite.

Secret Beach ran well from off the pace at Newmarket on different ground to Goodwood. He seems in good form and is still maturing, growing and progressing. This is a good opportunity for him to record his first win.

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A Newbury winner first time out this year, nothing went right for Teraabb at Chester last time. He will be happy on the ground and looks a value each-way candidate.

Champagne City won the Chepstow stable staff race from off the front and seems in good form. He is 11 years young, though, and a bit of a monkey, but has it in him when he decides to give his best.

Mrs Meader has had feasible excuses for her two runs this year. She probably gets 1m6f fine. This ground is just about ideal and she has now become very well handicapped. This type of race suits her well so hopefully, she will find her form again here.

Marayel showed his first semblance of promise when 4th yesterday at Lingfield. If he turns out again he could pinch a place this time.

Glam Squad has been incredibly unlucky so far this year as nothing has gone right for him in any of his races. This race will suit him absolutely perfectly and he will love the soft ground. Time for a change of luck and he can run well today.

Give It To Me Oj ran better than his price suggested he might behind another surprise package Prague at Sandown. That winner ran okay in a Listed race back there last week and Give It To Me Oj is entitled to improve from the run. Place chances.

Haderach ran too badly to be true at Donny last week so we've decided to turn him out again quickly. He should have learnt plenty from that run and can improve today from a nice draw.

Mc Loven is having a fair summer and deserves to get his head in front again. The track suits though the ground may well be on the slow side by the time he runs which might not help. Obvious chance if things go well for him.

Zainabb ran two cracking races at Southwell before disappointing in a strange event at Kempton where she got too far back. The return to 7f is a plus and the ground should be lovely. She has a great draw which is important to her.

Savannah Grey was an expensive breeze-up buy and is a daughter of Havana Grey. She knows her job therefore and has done plenty of nice work with some of our fillies that have run well recently. Sir Mark's filly was 5th in the Chesham so looks the one to beat, but we have a good draw and go there with optimism.

Beau French returned from more than a three-year absence and in the circumstances did well in a close 5th to our hot favourite Miller Spirit at Goodwood. If he doesn't bounce, this looks within his scope and the 5lb off will help.

Rage Of Thunder ran a very promising first race at Sandown. He may have finished 7th (of 12) but less than four lengths behind the well-regarded winner and will have learnt plenty from that. Big chance.

Stintino Sunset has won on very soft ground and has been consistent this year. She seems in good form at home and Dylan knows her well. She should hold a winning chance.

Wannabeawallaby has been improving with racing and put up his best showing yet when 2nd at Yarmouth. He's in top form and should go very close today.

Capricorn Prince has a great record around Lingfield but last time he bled from the nose, explaining the reason he trailed the field home a distant last. We've been working on that and hopefully, he should be okay, but the thought of what might happen again is always there.

Fascinating Lips has run well on fast ground twice in his last three races but he does have decent form on soft going earlier in his career on his card. He's tough and always likely to run well. Hopeful.

Macho Sun will love the ground. He has been disappointing this year but this is the lowest grade he will have competed in and we're adding a first-time tongue-tie. Hopeful of a good run.

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Clear Justice belied his status as the unconsidered 2nd string to Small Fry here two weeks ago. Only raised 2lb to 48 he should not be far away in this Classified stakes, especially if he repeats that effort.

Luna Effect may be a maiden but he ran to a fair level for Roger Varian and now has his first run for us since we bought him, at the February sale. He meets three winners but we wouldn't be shocked if he ran a good race.

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Top Speed bolted up in an Irish point-to-point on debut but took a while to get off the mark over hurdles. He did win a maiden hurdle over 2m at Down Royal last summer. His recent debut for us wasn't anything much to write home about but we're stepping him up in trip with some aids to help him and we're expecting a bit more from him this time.

Big Bard is not the most consistent, but his last run over 7f can probably be forgiven as he lost ground through going wide and is anyway best at shorter. Small each-way chance.

It's a career-low mark for Hul Ah Bah Loo. In fairness, he has been below par this year though with reasonable excuses on most occasions. He will have conditions to suit here and he seems in good form so it would be no surprise to see him bounce back. As ever, he just needs a strong gallop to aim at.

Two in this. Bishop's Glory didn't run too badly although last of 4 first time at Brighton. He was a winner for previous connections and normal improvement on that debut where he was beaten only four lengths should put him in the argument.

Eight runs this year for Daphne May and she still is struggling compared with her 2023 form. Hard to whip up too much enthusiasm.

Mulciber ran well on stable debut at Newcastle, continuing the consistent AW form for his previous yard over the winter. He is just as adept on turf and we think we have him in the right race today. Good each-way chance.

Marayel continues to disappoint, having shown us very little in three runs. The one hope is that he appreciates his dropping mark.

Small Fry was a short-priced favourite on stable debut two weeks ago but ran a stinker in last behind our other runner Clear Justice. His Irish form was okay and we will be looking for something nearer that level today.

Muy Burato is an immature gelding with scope and he showed a little more here on his last start. He has had some not insignificant setbacks but now seems in good shape so could get involved if fit enough on his return. 

Makuri hasn't been the most consistent of fillies but if she could replicate the level of her 3rd at Brighton three runs back, she would go well. She's in good form and we have her in the right race.

Duke Of Vienna has yet to show much, either for his previous stable or in two runs for us. We'll persevere and hope he develops better as he gets more races under his belt.

Redhot Whisper ran well at Epsom in a decent handicap. He seems in good form at home and hopefully, Pontefract can bring the best out of him. This is a lesser race than the two Nottingham maidens he contested and if as I hope we will get a truly-run race that will suit.

Poncho drops back from 1m6f to 1m2f for his 3rd run the flat. Better than a 110 hurdler, it will be interesting to see where the handicapper puts him if as we hope, he gets in the money today.

Willowbank has run well this year without getting in the winner's enclosure. I think the seven furlongs stretched her last time out and I'm sure the drop in trip will suit her better. The wide draw is not ideal but we have a top jockey on board.

Midnight Centurion was placed in bumpers and won a novice hurdle but always looked like a horse who would improve for a fence. He was a very promising 2nd on chase debut but picked up an injury. He was off for 18 months but ran well when 3rd in January. He wasn't quite right after that and took a fall last month. Now, from a vastly reduced handicap mark, he should be winning more races and can be competitive here.

Jessie Lightfoot had a very rewarding spring with a couple of wins and another two in the frame. She was just a little lacking last time, admittedly from a considerably higher mark and we're hoping first-time cheek-pieces will help her in the closing stages today.

Pillar Of Steel had a spell in another yard and since returning hasn't really matched her earlier form. We're claiming 3lb today off a slightly reduced mark and hope that helps her put in a better performance.

Cardano came on for his return with a better effort at York last time in the lady amateurs' Queen Mother Cup. He has a decent record on AW and we think the trip today is about right for him. He could run a big race but now he's older he has become an infrequent winner.

Dark Mystery ran flat last time at Southwell having run a very good 2nd there previously. He wants quick ground, so in his case, the hope is the rain stays away.

Ray Vonn wants softer ground so if there's no soft in the going description he won't run. He is in great form at home and his last run when a winner over this CD on return brought only a 3lb rise.

Liberated Lad ran well to finish 2nd in a stable staff race since his last official run. He won this last year, so we're giving it another go to see what happens.

Kodi Lion was unlucky last time over 6f here when he got a long way back and was then stopped in his run a couple of times. The step up to 7f will definitely suit and any rain throughout the day is a positive. He can go well.

Silver Sword showed a bit more at Royal Ascot last time giving us the feeling that he was on the way back. Hoping for a big run run from this talented horse today.

Novus took her chance on unsuitable ground at Royal Ascot and was far from disgraced, running over 1m. If Haydock gets considerable amounts of rain she will come right into the argument. A winner over 1m2f, she tries 1m4f for the first time here. Hope she stays.

Magic Memories has been improving this year and won well last time at Yarmouth. Bottom-weight, he is up 3lb for the last win which gives him a chance in a very tough handicap.

Celestial Orbid has come on a good deal since her debut at Kempton. I expect her to run well this evening although the Hannon filly may take some beating.

The strong-staying Spartan Warrior has had a little break since Beverley. He will enjoy the ease in the ground and must have a good chance of completing the hat-trick.

Bradmn was too keen and gassy at Wolves last weekend after his break but the run should have taken the freshness out of him. I think a track like Haydock will suit him. He's bred to enjoy turf and hopefully, he can run well today.

Cellar Club made a good return after an eight-month absence and a wind-op when 3rd at Market Rasen. Two much less creditable efforts followed and we have to hope the resulting few pounds off can help her back to form.

Prague put up a spectacular debut win here last month. He's in at the deep end up to Listed class but I feel he has improved, which of course he would need to do. We will find out how good he is today.

Haderach has taken his time to come to hand but is finally ready to run. The 12 furlongs at Donny will suit him perfectly and the ground should be beautiful. He will learn plenty today and improve for the run.

If it rains enough Zminiature can run into a place.

Cervetto wasn't beaten far in 4th in an amateur riders' handicap at Goodwood last time. We're adding first-time cheek-pieces and I think he'll run a big race today.

Owner David Dunsdon gets a first chance to ride Warning Sign this season. He is always to be feared in these amateur riders' races on the flat and they can go close here. 

Non-runner

Angelica Bay ties in nicely with Glamis Road, our winner first time out at Doncaster on Saturday. She is ready to go and I wouldn't put you off her.

Autumn's Breeze was beaten a long way on her debut around here last month. She should progress for the experience but looks to have a very tough task against fillies that have already shown decent form.

Loch Leven made a promising start when 4th at Haydock over 6f. She was green that day but has done very well since and should enjoy 7f. The Cole runner will be tough but has a penalty.

Queen's Company is finally running back into form and is 2lb below her last winning mark. This is a higher level than she usually contests but it does look weak for the grade. Hopefully, the ground is no softer than good in which case she should hold an each-way chance.

We run three nice fillies today. Ecology is by Earthlight and has a good draw. She should be thereabouts.

Haazeez has run two lovely races but was unlucky to bump into a very good horse last time out having not really enjoyed the run of the race. Yarmouth will suit him nicely and any rain will be a positive. He will be thereabouts.

Knightmare has shown plenty of promise at home. A breeze-up buy, he is most likely to need the run today.

Lucky's Dream took a big step forward from the promise of his comeback run when winning nicely at Newbury. He has come out of that race well and while he's sometimes not the easiest of rides, it seems a no-brainer to go again quickly while he's in good form. Hopefully, he should give a good account.

Holy Fire has been an absolute star. She has always run exceptionally well on the AW but has failed so far to fire on turf. The ground, though, was horrible last time at Thirsk and I think she can be excused that performance. The step up to 7f is interesting and I hope the ground stays quick.

Our Papa Smurf came good last time at Goodwood and the 4lb raise in his mark to 57 makes him the highest-rated horse in this 0-55 contest. A 3yo, he gets weight from all his opponents bar one because of the generous WFA scale against his elders. Hoping for a follow-up.

Thursday has done well since beginning her handicap career and this longer trip and track should suit her well. Any ease in the ground will help but she has won and run well on fast. She needs to settle early but may still be improving and could progress further as she gains experience. She should be thereabouts if she gets a good run round.

Rock And Royal had his first run with a handicap mark in a 0-50 Classified at Yarmouh and his 3rd there was a big improvement on his three qualifying runs. I'm pleased with this choice of race for him and will go there tonight with plenty of confidence. Big each-way chance.

Ectocross has been gelded since last seen and makes a delayed return here. He is a course winner on an easier surface but might get away with it. He is sure to come on for the run but has done plenty of work and seems in good form. He could have a big season ahead.

Gozo is making a comeback after a setback. He is in good form at home but usually takes a run to get back to full fitness. He is still a maiden on the flat but should give a good account of himself.

Crescent Lake ran a couple of good races when 3rd at Ascot and then Goodwood in May but a return to the Sussex course was less impressive. He stays well so I think we'll need a good gallop over this 1m4f for him to figure. He'll be coming home strongly though.

Faro De San Juan was surprisingly the outsider overnight, but I see he's been trimmed to a more realistic price. He badly needed his comeback run at Chester the other day and I'm happy he's in the right race. He needs to handle the firm ground but if he did I would be hopeful.

Oj Lifestyle is a good example of a horse whose career has been blighted by over-achievement early in his career. The second time out as a 2yo at Newbury he was a 125/1 shot but won. His initial mark of 90 was unsustainable and despite a few glimpses of form, including one 2nd and one 3rd, it's been a case of a downward spiral since. The last few runs haven't given us much to be cheerful about either, but he's down once more in class so it's fingers crossed.

Roundabout Silver is well-handicapped now and worth another try at this trip. His best form is at a mile and on soft ground but we will ride him patiently tonight and see if he gets home running in his back garden. The rider knows him well and we will learn more, especially if they go a good gallop.

Shadowofyoursmile has run well so far this year however the ground has been bottomless and I'm not sure she loves it like that. The going should be beautiful today and she seems in great order so I'm hoping she will go close.

After doing well as a juvenile, Obsessedwithyou was a bit disappointing last season on soft ground. We freshened her up and waited for the spring and she wasn't beaten far in 3rd on summer debut in a good race. She appeared not to take to cheek-pieces last time but now, upped in trip, we'll use tactics accordingly and as she is in tip-top form, we're hoping she can run well.

Red Cloud looked like a winner guaranteed to happen after his eye-opening effort two runs back at Brighton and in some ways, he made hard work of winning last time at Bath. The handicapper wasn't impressed, leaving his mark unchanged on 47, but this is a 0-50 Classified, so in effect, he's 3lb higher. Looks a nice opportunity just the same

Thelastwinterarrow returns from a near three-month break having shown modest form over the winter/early spring. He needs to get his act together.

Asense won three in a row on turf last August/September but has not come back in anything like the same form this year, twice on AW before returning to grass racing. His mark has dropped though and he looks quite nicely placed in this handicap.

Reach For The Moon was a Group race performer on the flat at both two and three years of age. Having lost his form in that sphere, he came to us for a career over hurdles and works and jumps very well. Unfortunately, he finished lame on his hurdles debut, not handling the winter ground either. After a break he was then too free and keen at Worcester last time. With that run under his belt, though, he must have a decent chance here.

Non-runner

Corporate Raider seems to have found a new lease of life since trying Brighton. He's back in trip here after winning over 1m4f last time but that shouldn't be a problem. He seems well and can follow up the victory.

Battleofbaltimore is his own worst enemy, usually pulling too hard in his races. At Bath last time, when in with a chance late on, he carried his head high. If there's any track he might get away with those idiosyncrasies it's probably Brighton but his price looks a bit short to me.

Smokey Malone has dropped to a winnable mark after having excuses for his last couple of runs. He is now in his right grade over the right track and trip. so hopefully he has a good each-way chance.

Boann is better on AW than turf but is one of those filies that can either win or throw in the towel. If she gets away well she could go close and there's no question she's over-priced. If she's slowly away, I won't be holding my breath!

Captain Attridge has run well on both starts this season, each time at Hereford. Initially, he beat the quite highly-regarded Sanitiser then last time just failed to defy the penalty, finishing well but not quite getting to the Skeltons' Symbolic Spirit who was receiving 10lb. He has top-weight again but we have to be very hopeful.

Queen Of The Vale is a daughter of Malinas out of a mare who won five times, including a bumper. Our filly, who makes her debut here, is a half-sister to two winning jumpers. She has done plenty of work and goes well enough for us to think she can win a bumper. She will undoubtedly improve both mentally and physically, but should go well on this first start.

The remarkable Goose Man came to us already a veteran having been off the track for 972 days due to two injured tendons. After lots of work, we got him back to win a terrible race quite impressively first time out. Now winner of six races from 17 career starts between chases and hurdles and from 2m to 3m2f, this versatile 12yo has been in the frame in all his races since and now gets some help from the handicapper. Hopeful that he can be competitive here.

Crimson Coronet has been very disappointing since her wind-op and has been considerably below par twice on turf. She returns to the scene of her victory in the hope that she might find some form. She is a better filly than she has been showing recently.

Cerulean Summer wasn't too far behind today's likely favourite Atlantic Gamble when 5th two runs back at Kempton and meets that rival on considerably better terms. It's hard to fancy her over much, though, after that very disappointing run last time at Nottingham.

Bucko's Boy had a productive summer last season when stepped up to 2m4f and he improved again on his seasonal debut this term when winning at his first attempt at 3m. He has untapped potential over this kind of trip and so is not without a chance here in this competitive and valuable handicap.

Coastguard Station has been in great form since coming back after a midwinter break, with two 2nd places either side of a win at Fakenham. He was caught late last time at Kelso and looks on a dangerous mark in this valuable contest.

Bradman was a star over the winter and managed to pick up some money in the ARC bonus but as a result, he needed to run often and understandably his form faded off. He has had a nice holiday and is now ready to rock and roll again, so hopefully, he can bounce back to form.

Muy Muy Guapo, frustratingly, remains a maiden but has been a runner-up on a few occasions and I'm sure there is a small race in him. Conditions look right for him tonight and with a useful apprentice who knows him well back in the saddle, he should have a small chance of breaking his duck.

Havana Smoke might just need this after five months off the track. He's likely to be a bit free first time back and while I've stayed at 7f with him it could be he may be better over 6f.

Mc Loven is in good shape and is having a fair summer so far. He has still to win on turf but has plenty of early speed and conditions to suit. This sharp, slightly short of 5f trip will suit him well and he must have every chance in this small field.

Whiskey Glasses is not as good on homework as newcomer Glamis Road, but she has racecourse experience. We would normally be waiting for a nursery - coming onto the schedule now - but this is quite valuable and worth taking a shot at, even for a place.

Two fillies in this. Glamis Road has the greater ability on what we've seen at home but whether she can show it on the racecourse first time is always the question. Our two have the Ralph Beckett horse to beat.

Idyllic ran a screamer last time out upped in trip at Wolverhampton. Dropped in that day, she made great late headway only to come up short against a filly that won again yesterday. A repeat of that will see her go close today.

Although only 5th of 6 at Brighton last time, it was Semser's best effort of 2024 in a closely-run race. There's still some way to come, but at least it suggested something of a revival is happening.

A Gift of Love has been very disappointing since a highly-encouraging stable debut over this CD during the winter. For obvious reasons, we have returned to the scene of her best performance and also I'm hoping the cheek-pieces will help her concentrate.

Way To Dubai was brutally unlucky last time out at Chester and we are hoping for some revenge today. Once again he is well drawn and this tight track definitely plays to his strengths. The drop to 6f should be no problem and he has won on quick ground in the past.

A couple of decent chances today although the way the luck has been going, it could equally be another couple of seconds. Sands Of Marra made a really nice start when 4th at Salisbury despite running green. He has come on for that at home and with normal progression from first start to second, he ought to be there at the finish. 

Sensorium is a good horse and considering how little went right for him, he ran a decent race at Ascot. I think he has 6lb in hand of these and I will be very disappointed if he doesn't win today.

Gutsy Girl is a sharp filly that ran really well when a shade unlucky at Windsor last time out. Conditions are perfect and I would hope that she will be competitive off her opening mark.

Gentoo is a home-bred Sinndar mare from a predominately flat-race family. She made a belated racecourse debut in April when she jumped around safely after being hampered at the first flight of hurdles. Unfortunately, she unseated at the 2nd flight two weeks ago but didn't do a lot wrong and jumped well riderless from then on, eventually finishing 3rd - sadly no prize money for that! Let's hope she can fill a similar position now, but with the rider still on board!

Non-runner

Asclepius, named after the Greek god of medicine, will need a longer trip in time. This is a nice starting point for his career.

Cressida Wildes is a very straightforward filly and I have been happy with her work. This is a very tough starting point but she will learn plenty and it will put her in good stead for her second start.

Justahunch is proving hard to win with. Small place chance but he too would probably prefer an ease in the ground.

Notre Dame ran well on turf last run and is still unexposed on that surface. This quicker ground and a galloping track will suit. She is in good form at home and hopefully, has a good each-way chance.

Wannabeawallaby is our best chance of a winner today. He's in good form and I expect him to go close. He'll like the distance but would probably like the ground to be a bit softer, but then most of the opposition will too.

Non-runner

Ragosina ran well when 4th at Goodwood after a short break and now resumes hurdling in an ordinary contest. She was tapped for a bit of toe at Goodwood but has come out of the race well and now can run over a more suitable trip. Hopeful.

Churchill Rose has been waiting for some quick ground and finally, she gets it. today. She is handicapped to win a race at some point and the bigger field should ensure a decent gallop which is what she loves.

Mulciber is our best chance on the day. A winner here two runs back for Marco Botti, he followed that with a 2nd at Southwell. This is his debut for the enthusiastic Pompey Ventures team and it would be great to start off with a winner for them.

Foveros ran a decent race when 6th last time at Haydock. He runs in another amateur riders' race and Isobella has been getting to know him. Place chances.

My Chiquita ran well over 1m6f at Doncaster but she stays all day and loves quick ground. Everything, therefore, should be to suit over 2m here today and she shouldn't be far away as long as it isn't too tactical.

Thundering Breeze has run two similar races, in her initial two tries. She went off 66/1 in both and will again be a big price today.  Looking forward to when she can start handicapping.

Astroqualis is a bit green and 6f is probably inadequate for her. There will be other days for her.

Louie The Legend is the first of three runners up here this afternoon. This is a Band D race and his pedigree is nice. I think he can run into a place although he already needs a mile. Still, 7f up this hill is enough for most 2yo's at this time of year.

Secret Beach did much better with the tongue-tie on at Goodwood. It will be different ground at Newmarket but he is maturing with time and experience so should handle it.

Cosmic View has been struggling since joining from the Crisford stable. We would be delighted if he could finish in the frame today.

Ghostman is a nice colt by Dandy Man. When I made the declaration I didn't expect as competitive a race as this and I'll be delighted if Ghostman finishes in the first five. A tough debut, but at least it's close to home.

Grand Duchess Olga is very genuine and runs her best races over 2m. We think she probably needs a change of venue from Chelmsford so this is the right race for her going the other way round at Kempton. It's great to have Hollie Doyle on board, so hopefully she will have an each-way chance.

Silastar was 3rd last time and while it was an improvement on earlier form, it was a small field. Right at the foot of the weights, he could run an improved race at a decent price.

Arctician returned to winning ways over 7f here last time when things finally went well for him. The 4lb rise and reverting to the mile make things tougher but his best form is here. With a top rider booked and a good draw, he's hard to leave out.

Desfondado won readily over this trip a couple of starts ago and reunites with the winning rider here. He has run well at this track before and it would be no surprise to see him involved if they go a good gallop and he settles well. Seems in great shape.

Non-runner

Surfer Dude has so far shown himself to be moderate but this is a moderate race. He is rated only 48 and probably needs 1m4f but in this company, he could have an each-way chance.

Lightning Force ran very well when 2nd on debut here but then got no run at all at Goodwood when favourite last time out. We hope his luck will change - and also ours - we haven't had a winner in June, just a host of 2nd and 3rd places!

Muy Muy Loco is a tall well grown but unfurnished colt who was very green on debut,  although he did an excellent barrier trial before that. Drawn wide here, he needs to be more professional and hopefully, he can continue his education. He's a work in progress but he trains well so may well outrun his odds.

Tronido won readily on her handicap debut and is up 9lb for that. Conditions are different tonight and she has to prove her effectiveness this way around but it will be interesting to see if she has progressed. She can be excitable but took it all very well last time and this could easily be a further stepping stone.

Overall, Daphne May has been making hard work of it this year, generally struggling to get anywhere near the business end of her races. Down a few more pounds and with Anna taking off a handy 7lb, she might be just coming into good enough form to suggest each-way chances.

Silver Shamrock has been a bit disappointing of late and we have been struggling to find the right trip. She didn't seem to get 1m2f last time so dropping back to 7f here with blinkers on, we are hoping for a better run to go forwards.

This Roaring Lion gelding showed promise in two flat runs in Ireland last autumn. He was a backward type that just needed a bit of time. He jumps well enough to suggest he has a future in this discipline, but will improve for today's debut over hurdles.

Change For Good was last of 3 on his one start for us and I think his mark of 91 is about right. He'll need to improve on that first run to get in the money.

Asgard's Captain did very well on AW early in the year, so when he switched to turf it was from a much higher mark. He has continued to run well in better class on turf and can again be a factor from the front in this historic race. Hopefully, he can run into the money off his big weight.

Lovestruck Romeo has experience on his side and his best effort was his 2nd here two runs back. Nothing he did there can match the exploits of several of today's opponents. Tough spot but it's our local track and some of the owners can get here.

Donnie Azoff was placed in his first three chases last summer then back from a winter break, he looked most impressive when bolting up over hurdles last week at Stratford. The handicapper has raised him 9lb for that so we're trying to utilise his chase mark which is 3lb lower than the hurdles mark he won off last week.

Luther is a lovely two-year-old that has worked well recently. Like all of mine he will improve for his debut but I have been pleased with his work and we are expecting a decent run. He should have no issues with the ground.

It doesn't take long for a run of near-misses to become quite boring with a 2nd and a 3rd again yesterday. Flight, a daughter of Siyouni, is promising, though and we're hopeful she can make a winning start.

Clear Justice had some okay form around here last year and wasn't beaten all that far at Lingfield, despite finishing 7th. His light weight might bring him into the argument.

Scalloway Castle joined us after three ordinary runs for his previous trainer. Sent to us through the winter, we gave this headstrong individual a wind-op and he has settled both times for us over 2m. He goes up to 3m2f on his handicap/chase debut and we are hoping to find some improvement.

Maui Breeze made a lovely debut at Windsor, making some nice late headway. This looks the ideal race for her and the track should suit perfectly. She can go close today.

Makuri gets her ground today and has come down to a nice mark. Good each-way chances.

Stormingin has been busy on AW. The veteran was a good 4th in this last year and never knows when he's beaten. Place chances.

Two in this amateurs' race and the market finds it hard to separate them. French Martini showed a bit in France before coming over and now gets his very experienced owner to ride him for the first time. Intriguing.

Sea The Clouds has been progressive, winning a bumper and then a novice hurdle before further wins at 2m4f and 3m1f last season. Still unexposed as a stayer, he was 2nd on his return to action under our 10lb claiming conditional who gets the ride again today. Good chance.

Lucky's Dream was 2nd in this race last year. He ran well on his recent comeback over a trip he found a little sharp. He should enjoy the ground at a trip and track he's shown suit him and from a slightly lower mark. Good each-way shout.

Calypso Time is the dumbest horse I've ever trained. He'll need the run and is sure to be green. I expect eventually he'll need two miles!

Icare Grandchamp ran his best race yet when 2nd off the same mark at Southwell earlier this month. It's very open but he seems sure to win races going forward so why not today?

Cindysox ran well in a bumper but picked up an injury and was off until making her hurdling debut with a 3rd place finish in the spring. She improved nicely last time to win over 2m and will appreciate this longer trip. She will need to improve to beat the two main contenders but it's possible she will.

After his near miss here last time over further, this might be a little short of ideal for Battle Of Omdurman. We're trying him in cheek-pieces for the first time and he went really well in them at home the other day. We've not had a winner for a while, yet on the Racing Post running to form feature, in one race last week my 68% or whatever was the best in the race with people like Haggas involved. Maybe today will get us back in the winner's circle.

Battleofbaltimore has been very disappointing, never matching his good work on the gallops when he gets to the track. Something of a morning glory then, but now if he takes to Bath, he's in 0-50 class for the first time and can run in this Classified Stakes. No doubt he'll pop up one day and this would be a good place to start.

Nala Star will enjoy the rattling fast ground. She has a good draw and all in all an excellent chance after her promising debut when 2nd at Lingfield.

Rusheen Boy ran well last time after a break. We make the long trip to Thirsk because we think this is the right race and track for him. He has had to wait for some quicker ground which is why he hasn't run for a while. He could have done with a better draw but the step up to 7f should suit. Hopefully, a good each-way chance.

Red Cloud benefited from a modest three-race juvenile campaign with a workable low mark. Placed 2nd twice so far this year, he's still only on 47 and ought to win this comfortably.

Rockymountainway ran great last time on very testing ground and looked as though a step up in trip would suit. The 7f today should be ideal and she will have no issue with the ground. She can go close.

Non-runner

Glamis Road is a nice filly, but I'm debating whether I ought to run her down that hill on such fast ground. I'll make a late decision.

Thursday won readily on Monday in a similar affair over slightly shorter at Windsor where they went hard and she picked them up well. She carries a penalty for that success so that will make life harder but she might get away with it if they go a good gallop and she has recovered enough from Monday's exertions. Has an obvious chance if things work out for her.

Duke Of Vienna shaped with promise when 5th at Bath on stable debut. He needs to show more, but it's early days yet and he is one to keep an eye on.

Nachtgeist joined us recently from the Tony Charlton yard. This German import has a flat rating of 99, only 1lb less than his hurdles mark. We're going to learn a fair bit from this, but he's hardly a bet!

My Dream World ran well on fast ground in a novice at Haydock last time out, He has come out of the race in good order and will have learnt plenty from it. Big chance.

Eliminated reserve - non-runner

While we always thought Expressionless needed soft ground - he does at a mile - at 1m6f it's more a case of being able to challenge after they go a fast gallop. That was the recipe for his recent win at Nottingham and as long as they go a decent pace, he would have to hold a big chance up just 3lb today.

Non-runner

The Wizard Of Eye is an impressive horse whose homework has been excellent. This is a big step up in grade combined with a drop from 7f to 6f so will be no walkover. Our draw hasn't been kind either as he is a horse that likes cover, but we have the best jockey in the world on board. If anyone can conjure a bit of magic, Ryan can.

Vadream won't love conditions but going up to 6f on quick ground should suit her better than the 5f on Tuesday. I have taken the cheek-pieces off and we will ride her more patiently than of late.

Gogo Yubari is very exposed in a race where there are some potential improvers. She is hard-knocking though and they will need to improve while we know she'll run her race. Hopeful.

Poncho lost his way over jumps last year, so we gave him one run on the flat. There was no immediate promise that day and he since has run another modest rae when well behind back over jumps at Fakenham.

Running The Game was doing okay on AW earlier in the year, winning at Kempton. He reverts to turf racing tonight at Goodwood and he's on a tough mark with the handicappers still relying on his French form.

Pure Of Heart starts handicapping after her three runs. I think she hasn't been over-burdened by the handicapper with 78 and we'll be hopeful of getting in the action at the business end.

Kalahari Blue is a nice enough filly although she may well find the Crisford filly too good tonight. Each-way chances though.

Sultan Of Aj - the third Oj in the name for Mr Jackson, was ignored by the market overnight. He does have a speedy pedigree though and could have something to offer on this debut.

Cellar Club put in a good run here two outings back but then disappointed at Stratford. The return here should give her a decent chance.

We're taking on very speedy types in this and Louis Barthas, while more than good enough to win a maiden looks a little out of his depth here. Eighth or ninth would be my assessment and  I'd be happy with that.

The form of Simmering's debut has worked out well, beaten only by two nice colts at York. The winner, who had run before, has gone on to win a Group 3. The faster ground will suit her too. Great each-way chance.

Can't Beat History pulled up at Bangor last time, a run in great variance to his earlier impressive win at Hereford. He also has been a winner around here and that run last time was when he jumped right, never a great idea on a left-hand track. Chances.

Falcon Nine was unsuited by the soft going at Brighton on stable debut and is much better than that run. The ground tonight should be perfect and I would expect a considerably better performance.

Mohave Dancer ran appallingly last time but she got very lit up in the first-time visor and gave herself no chance to get home. She's back at a track she loves and the cheek-pieces should be a bit kinder. She's a big price!

Baritus Ballator is just learning about the game. I think he'll improve on his last run but is probably best watched tonight.

Stormingin missed his race the other day and this amateurs' contest looks less demanding. The 11-year-old always runs with one of our inexperienced riders and Jude can have a great ride on him tonight. They should go well.

Gorak is a legend and ran a cracker in this race last year off 10lb higher where he won his side of the race but was drawn on the wrong side. He will love conditions and can go well.

Love You Darling picked up the bonus when winning at Bath two runs back and could never get involved upped in class to a Listed race last time. This is her first run on AW and she's in good form for it. She should run her race although we wouldn't want it to get too tactical.

Sir Palamedes has run two decent races to date. He's very straightforward and has plenty of speed. He's drawn slightly wide but can hopefully use his experience to get a decent position.

Stapleford Park made a nice debut at a track that wouldn't really suit mine first time out. I thought he showed a great attitude that day and ran all the way to the line. He will definitely improve for the run and any cut in the ground is a bonus.

Mrs Meader is trying 1m6f for the first time. She wasn't right after her last run so has been given plenty of time and is galloping well. A small each-way chance at a decent price.

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Serendipitous Lady was a good 4th last time at Carlisle not beaten very far. She can step up on that and enjoy the slightly longer trip. Each-way hopes.

Sensorium is a nice Kodiac colt for whom nothing went right first time out at Windsor. The fact he finished a decent 3rd is all to his credit and we're looking forward to seeing him outrun his triple-figure odds. One for the future, certainly.

If any horse entered at Ascot today needs a downpour more than Novus we'll be surprised. Well up to the grade in soft ground, if conditions remain as they were yesterday, she would be most unlikely to win. If she runs that is.

Sands Of Havana didn't know too much on Windsor debut so the fact she could get so close in 3rd was a credit to her. This though is a much more difficult assignment. I'd love to say she's an each-way bet but if someone is offering extra places, then maybe.

Heer's Sadie has become a course specialist here and she always runs her race. She has come out of the last run well so we hope she will have a good each-way chance again.

Muy Muy Guapo remains a maiden but failed by only the minimum distance at this track and trip last start. He has to back that up but a repeat would see him involved and he just needs luck in running. Seems in good form and training nicely.

Big Bard won at Nottingham last summer but has taken time to get going with just two runs this year. At his best, he would come into this argument.

Corporate Raider came back to form on his last run here but went up by the same amount as the winner - 5lb, which seems harsh for not winning. At least we now know he handles the track! Upped in trip, hopefully he will be thereabouts again.

Fsscinating Lips was narrowly beaten at Windsor two runs ago but was slowly away last time at Goodwood and could never make up the lost ground. A better start should enable him to be very competitive.

Since Silver Sword won so impressively at York last August, only once has he raced on his preferred fast ground. That was when he stayed on well into 4th at Haydock over an inadequate 7f on his seasonal comeback. He's working very well and while he too is overpriced, I'll be delighted if he finishes in the first six.

We've been very careful with Sanitiser through the winter/spring. We do not want to risk him on either ground too testing or too fast. At the time of writing, we are hopeful the surface will be suitable as he seems to be getting ready to win a hurdle race.

Although Donnie Azoff won his first three races over fences, I never really thought him a natural chaser. He switched back to the smaller obstacles last season, winning a Class 3 novice under a penalty last summer on this track. Now handicapping after a break, he should run well here today.

Vadream is a star and owes us absolutely nothing. I have no idea what went wrong at Haydock last time out but before that, she had run two cracking races on ground that historically would have been far too quick for her. Maybe she is handling better going in her old age? If she does, then she is a lively and lovely outsider as her form at Ascot is excellent.

After being pretty disappointing as a hurdler, Dusky Days switched last year to fences and showed some promise first time. Given a break, he won well on his summer debut at this track. Now, up 3lb in a competitive race, he should go well again.

We'll find out today whether Zminiature is simply a soft-ground horse or something much more. As the winner of the Brockleby and 3rd in the National Stakes, he's entitled to be much shorter than 50/1. That's a massive price. He's been working very well and I'm confident he'll outrun those odds.

Thursday showed a bit more on her last start and any easing in the ground can only help. She will find a small race like this and could well improve as her confidence grows. Late to mature, she seems to be coming to hand.

Big Jimbo won a couple in a busy 2023 campaign. He improved on his initial run of this season when 6th at Lingfield last time where he made a slow start, then getting up near the leaders before tiring. Each-way chances now he's getting back into the swing of things.

Central City stumbled out of the gates last time but ran well after being a bit too keen early on, making up much of the lost ground. He's been in good form at home since and hopefully can get closer today.

Two runners in this 0-50 Classified. Atwixaday has yet to make much impact and looks very much second-best in our pair.

African Spirit lost his way after his promising comeback run at Southwell. We think he now needs further than a mile and this 1m4f should put the poor Newmarket showing behind him. Looking for a step back in the right direction.

Saytarr ran well in a hot race on debut and I got the feeling he would improve for a step up to 7f. He has trained well since that race and should love conditions today. He can take a step forward.

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Rusheen Boy had a good winter on the AW. He will win on the turf, but needs quicker ground so we will have to see what happens with the weather. If he does take part he should go well.

Zanagor makes her handicap debut here. She is a nice big filly and will appreciate this drop in grade. She would not want any firm in the going description. If she takes her chance we hope she runs well.

Gordon Grey got the job done in good style at Pontefract after some creditable placed efforts. He came out of it in good order and hopefully, can put in another good effort today.

We have yet to get much of a tune out of Marayel since he joined us and there was little to suggest in his earlier form that encourages us too much. His mark has dropped though.

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Saligo Bay didn't run too badly at Windsor switching back to the level after running over hurdles. At his best, he would have each-way pretensions.

Last night, I had decided not to run Hot Patootie, but they have had rain down there and that changed my mind. She's a late-maturing filly who showed just enough last start which was her first in a handicap. This stiff mile on soft ground will suit her and she should be staying on. Could go well at a big price.

Faro De San Juan was a 25/1 shot and overcame trouble in running and a draw in 8 to win this race in 2023. He's had a wind-op since his last race and this is his comeback after seven months off. Another wide draw may not prevent a decent return.

Surfer Dude didn't show much in three runs for his previous yard. He is on a low mark but will probably need the run today.

Give It To Me Oj shaped nicely on his debut at Newbury. This is a competitive maiden and while we expect a decent showing, he's drawn very wide which isn't a help around Sandown.

Prague is a 4yo who started out life with Aidan O'Brien for the Coolmore team. He has to concede a lot of weight to the 3yo's on this belated debut so it will be interesting to see how this beautifully-bred colt compares at this stage.

Teraabb was disappointing at Ascot but it was a very funny race and nothing managed to get into it from off the pace. Chester is a risk as he has been slow out of the gates in the past but we have done some work with him at home and he should jump better today. He has a cracking draw in one and is still well handicapped.

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Cardano ran well enough in this race last year, first time out. He has had a prep this time round and while he would probably have preferred better ground there, he has come out of it in good form. We hope he can run a nice race and be competitive.

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Cervetto was a transfer from William Jarvis after he retired. We won a race with him but after he disappointed at odds-on next time, we had him gelded. He may just need this comeback run.

Mart has been a model of consistency this year and while he never got into the 3yo Dash at Epsom after a slow start, he wasn't beaten far. He must figure here in this depleted field.

Mc Loven was badly drawn in the 3yo Dash in his back garden last time, although he showed plenty of pace. This is much easier than Epsom and he ran well here on his penultimate start. He is likely to be involved if things go well for him but we wouldn't want too much rain.

Gogo Yubari won five times on AW this year. She performed with credit back on turf last time and can never be ruled out.

Pillar Of Steel was in a different stable for a couple of ordinary runs last autumn, after which he had a break. Since returning, he has shown little on either start and needs to get going somehow.

Miller Spirit came good in an apprentices' handicap here over 1m4f a week ago, beating impressive York winner Dancing In Paris. He's unpenalised and the way he outstayed his rival that day suggests 1m6f shouldn't be a problem.

Ragosina has had a break since a poor show at Musselburgh. She has freshened up and seems in good order. Track, trip and ground should be fine but she may need this first run back.

Two in this handicap and it would be a remarkable effort if Beau French were to win having been off the track for 1125 days (or more than three years!). We'd be content with a solid run to get him back on the wagon.

Our Papa Smurf made a good comeback for the year when 2nd at Brighton but didn't follow up when favourite last time at Bath. A return to the earlier form would give him each-way chances.

Secret Beach ran too fresh first time back this year. The tongue-tie goes on hopefully to help and we're also stepping up in trip. That should suit on pedigree, but he is still learning and we're looking to see a bit more from him today.

Tactical Control ran well for a long way at Nottingham. He has been schooling nicely and hopefully, will take well to jumping.

Gentoo, a homebred mare by Sinndar, made her belated racecourse debut where she jumped round safely after being hampered at the first flight of hurdles. She is bound to have improved for that experience.

Lightning Force is entitled to be favourite after her good debut 2nd at Kempton. The winner there was unlucky not to follow up at Beverley. I think she's improving and she has a decent draw although again, too much rain wouldn't be ideal.

Yarborough has run two decent races as a 3yo,  over 10f and then 11.5f and goes up again in distance. He is the outsider of the field, but we've always liked him and it wouldn't be a shock if he got into the money.

Whiskey Glasses is fine for what isn't a great race. Going up to 7f will be a bonus and she has a good draw. She wouldn't want it too soft though.

Rage Of Thunder will be our first juvenile runner of the year. A breeze-up buy from Goffs UK in late April, he has a speedy enough pedigree and today will be a useful guide to his immediate prospects.

Janworth is a half-sister to Bucko's Boy who runs earlier. Third on bumper debut, she has been gradually improving over hurdles. Her latest 2nd on handicap debut has been advertised by the horse that beat her winning twice since. A reproduction of that run would probably be good enough for her to go very close tonight.b her go close.

Reach For The Moon is by the outstanding racehorse and sire Sea The Stars. Winner of the Solario Stakes at two and 2nd in the Group 3 Hampton Court Stakes as a 3-year-old, he came to us for a career over jumps. Unfortunately, he finished lame after his 4th on hurdles debut and didn't seem to handle the winter ground either. Fresh and well now, he is in great order at home and must have a big chance.

Bucko's Boy, out of a mare we used to train, has won a bumper, a maiden hurdle and three handicap hurdles. He had a productive summer last year when stepped up to 2m4f and he is bred to stay further so has untapped potential at the trip. He will improve for this seasonal debut but is in good form and is not without a chance in a competitive affair.

Jessie Lightfoot has been running well, following a win at Southwell last month with a creditable 3rd at Warwick two weeks later. This a classier race, but she stays very well and has a light weight so place chances once more.

Stintino Sunset was unlucky in running when 3rd at Leicester last time, denied a run at a crucial stage then running on when it was too late. Any rain will help her and she is in her right grade, so hopefully she should be thereabouts.

Justahunch has been slipping down the ratings. He's a little worse at the weights with some of these in this 0-50 Classified, but if he handles the ground after running all year on AW, he could have a place chance.

Battleofbaltimore has been struggling in recent races. His style of racing where he often pulls hard, makes it difficult for him.

JT bought Jackson Street at the Guineas sale out of the Karl Burke yard and he's a horse I like. It's his stable debut and I think he has the best chance of our trio today.

Notre Dame ran well on turf last time following a productive winter. Today she has a wide draw to overcome and while she has been working well, she wouldn't want any further rain to fall. If conditions are okay she would hold an each-way chance.

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Champagne City is a good old boy and he seemed to enjoy Margot Scu on his back the twice she's ridden him in races. He handles quick ground and is versatile at any trip. He shouldn't be too far away depending on which side of bed he got out of this morning.!

Autumn's Breeze makes a belated career debut in a race where some big stables are represented. It will be a useful guide to what we can expect from him in the future.

For the most part, Tara Iti found it hard going last season. Apart from a close third around Fakenham, he has been disappointing and slipped down the handicap in that time. He may struggle to halt the sequence despite dropping down a few pounds more.

Rock And Royal beat only one horse home in her three runs in maidens. She starts handicapping off 49, but even that looks high enough considering her form. From here it should be onwards and upwards - fingers rossed!

Magic Memories came back to last year's good form with a solid 2nd place to course specialist Dual Identity at Sandown last month. Two non-runners have weakened this field and he looks the one to beat.

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Eloped is unexposed on turf and last time over today's CD she was unlucky in running, beaten by only half a length in 3rd. She is probably well handicapped and as long as the ground hasn't become too soft she would have a good each-way chance.

Call Off The Dogs came back to form nicely last month, winning twice over 2m2f and then over today's slightly longer trip The 4lb rise should not be a bother, any more than 12st top-weight for this good weight-carrier.

Sea The Clouds won a bumper and a novice hurdle and then appreciated going up in trip last summer, winning over 2m4f and then 3m1f. Unexposed as a stayer, there should be more to come from him this year. Will takes 10lb off his big weight here and he's not without a chance.

We run two in this 0-120 handicap hurdle and if you look at the betting you will see Kitesurfer is the longer-priced of our duo and the outsider in the field. A previous winner in France, he works and schools well, but he disappointed us on the track through last winter. We've given him a break as I thought the better ground might suit him. The step up in trip on summer ground could be in his favour and he's incredibly well handicapped if everything works for him.

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Sands Of Marra has a very loose each-way chance. Our recent runners have been hitting the crossbar. He needs to improve on what we've seen at home so far, but he possibly will.

Easy Equation has been ultra-consistent and just seems to stay all day. He should love the ground and I see no reason why the track wouldn't suit. He can run well.

Nala Star is not a bad filly by Cotai Glory making her debut. I could have done without the overnight rain as she's a fast-ground type, but she could have an each-way chance.

Hul Ah Bah Loo is a dual course and distance winner who has been somewhat unlucky in recent starts. He has slipped down the handicap accordingly and would have a great chance here on his best form. The wide draw is no help but he is a slow starter and should be staying on strongly with top rider booked.

Fitz Perfectly will win a race if it's the last thing I do! The closest she has ever come to winning was at Lingfield so that's where we head. She's in great order and has a lovely draw. I'm certain she can win a race when things fall right.

Rabinal is a course and distance winner although this trip stretches him if things don't go perfectly. He has been a bit below par in recent starts but should be thereabouts if they go a good gallop and his top rider can get a blow into him on the way round.

Crescent Lake is equally adept on turf and AW and his last two runs on the former have been encouraging. Third, staying on over 1m6f here last time, it would not take too much imagination to predict he can get the job done this afternoon.

Love You Darling showed with her win last time what we thought she was capable of. She's chasing a bit of black type now for her pedigree to breed from. Ideally, some cut in the ground would help but I don't think this is the strongest Listed race, apart from the favourite.

Cephalus put together a lovely winning sequence of four wins in February and March. Still on Aw but off 22lb higher than when he started the run, he was 4th at Chelmsford. He has never made the frame in seven starts on the flat in his career so far. We hope he will enjoy it better this time.

Spanish Mane is 3-3 on the turf at Lingfield. She has now dropped into this grade and Josie Gordon, who knows her well, is back on board. Hopefully, she will bounce back to form in familiar surroundings.

Oj Lifestyle made some promising late progress on 2nd run back after his winter break. More significantly, the handicapper has finally let him go a little after that 125/1 win at Newbury two seasons back and 74 looks much more feasible.

Smokey Malone finished 2nd in this race last year and is 2lb better in the handicap now. He seems in good form at home so hopefully, he comes to Lingfield with an each-way chance again.

Our best chance is with Wannabeawallaby. Again a small field and he will love the extra distance. Looks a decent price too!

Top Speed bolted up in an Irish point-to-point on his debut but then took a while to get off the mark over hurdles. He eventually won a maiden over 2m last summer for Henry De Bromhead but his form dipped afterwards. He makes his stable debut here and is fresh and well, He jumps fences nicely and has shown us at home that he will be winning races this summer. We're starting him over 2m and he should go well, but he might need to go up in trip as the season progresses.

Wynter Wildes was due to run at Chester recently but she spread a plate and had to be withdrawn from the race. That might have been a blessing in disguise as this doesn't look the strongest Group 3 race in the world. She has her perfect conditions on a track where she has a good record. Value each-way at a massive price!

Can't Beat History returned after a seven-month break and with a 9lb rise for a last-time win and had little trouble in following up at Hereford last month. Another 8lb hike may not stop him and denying him his hat-trick as he remains in great form.

We like Havana White but it's going to be tough on debut in a race like the Hilary Needler from her wide draw.

Baritus Bellator has a decent chance to outrun his odds. It's a small field and he has improved a great deal since making his debut. Worth a small bet to be in the first two.

Miller Spirit had some nice form last year but looked in need of the run on his comeback. Maybe he'll be better for one more run.

One Step Beyond bounced forward from his seasonal debut with an excellent effort under today's apprentice at Ascot. Always prominent, he kept on all the way to the line, failing by less than a length in 3rd over that straight mile.

Battle Of Obdurman needed the run on his reappearance. He has come forward a little from that but he may still be better for tonight's race when although it's a small field, all the others are in good form.

Crimson Coronet was a shade disappointing at Nottingham but I'm not convinced she got home and I think the drop to 7f will suit. She is well drawn and the ground should be perfect.

Bated Breeze made a promising return to action after his break at Kempton in April. He was a close 3rd then but two further runs have been less impressive. He needs to get back on track.

Ray Vonn battled to win last time at Nottingham over this trip. Up 3lb for that he has to hold every chance, especially as there are a few non-runners in a depleted field.

My Dream World showed a little promise on his first career run at Chelmsford last year. He will improve going up in trip but faces a few decent animals on this return to action. We'll be delighted with a place.

Fascinating Lips showed his first form for some time when a staying-on 2nd at Windsor last time. He looks nicely positioned at the foot of this handicap to step up into the winner's circle.

Foveros has plenty of weight, but he has the advantage of Isabella knowing him after they were 2nd together in his last run over hurdles. He needs to improve on the subsequent outing on the flat.

Voodoo Ray has kept on winning (twice) around here and then made a rare trip away from Brighton and won off a higher mark at Bath. Back here, 5lb higher, he still looks the one to beat.

Corporate Raider has had excuses for his last few runs. He ran well at Epsom last year so we hope he can handle Brighton okay. This is his first time in this lower grade and he should bounce back to form.

Duke Of Vienna joins us after a sequence of disappointing runs. His mark has been plummeting but whether that's been enough for us to win first time with him, only the race will tell.

Heer's Sadie is becoming a true course specialist at Brighton. She shows her best form in small fields here as she has to be held up and doesn't get too far behind. She had too much ground to make up last time so hopefully, she will come with her usual late rattle and it will be business as usual.

Bishop's Glory is new to us. He won over the winter at Wolverhampton, but it's probably mostly a fact-finding mission after his few months off the track.

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Laurenta is a big, slow-maturing filly having her second run. She will learn more here and will be worth following once handicapped.

Grand Duchess Olga goes well at Chelmsford. She has now dropped into this grade and has come out of the last run well. She had no luck in running that day so hopefully she will bounce back here with Dylan Hogan renewing the acquaintance.

Lovestruck Romeo has the benefit of an extra run compared with Holbrook in the other division. He, too, is no star juvenile but wasn't beaten far when 3rd last time at Salisbury and has the plum draw in one this evening. He has the experience behind him to take advantage of it.

We run a juvenile in each of the divisions of this Class 4 Restricted maiden and while neither is a star, the fact they can run in a lower grade is a big step forward from the BHA. Holbrook showed promise when 6th on debut at Leicester and should be in the firing line at the finish here.

Glam Squad has had absolutely no luck twice in decent races this year. This is a big drop down in grade and he goes here in good form. A wide draw isn't ideal but there are only ten runners so it shouldn't be an issue. We think he is on the right side of the handicapper.

Scylla ran well last time out when it looked as though she wanted further, so we are hoping this step up in trip will suit. The ground at Haydock will be beautiful and my apprentice knows her well. She will be thereabouts.

A Gift Of Love is very lightly-raced for a four-year-old and she should have won a race by now.  She absolutely hated the ground last time out so a return to the all-weather and two miles should suit well. She can go very close.

Mesaafi has been frustrating this year as his work at home has been excellent but he hasn't quite delivered at the track. His best run so far was definitely at Kempton and I'm hoping a return to that track will bring him back to his best.

Rey De La Batalla is a course winner here but tonight he's up in class and back in distance. A top rider is booked and he's well drawn so there may be more to come. It will not be a shock if he gets involved at a big price if he can hold his position early on.

Celestial Orbit is a nice filly by No Nay Never. We've had a couple of 2yo fillies go close lately - one against the colts at York - and she does have ability. The Hannon filly will be tough, but we should go well.

Arctician was below par on that rare appearance on turf last time and this is more his backyard. He's a course and distance winner and is long overdue further success.  It would be no surprise to see things go better for him here. He has conditions to suit and just needs some luck in running and to get his confidence back.

Marayel has done the rounds as far as stables are concerned. He made his debut for us at Brighton after ten months off and fifth of nine in the circumstances gave us something to work with. Anna claiming 5lb in an apprentices' race also offers some hope. Small place claim off his low mark.

Lucky's Dream needs quick ground. He's in good form at home but like a lot of the older horses, he will carry a fair bit of condition after five months off. The track should suit but the trip is short of ideal. A nice starting point for his season.

Pisgah Pike has been a star for us. After winning a couple of chases we reverted him to hurdling and two years ago he won the valuable Summer Hurdle at Market Rasen, the biggest hurdle race of the summer. He hasn't had a lot of racing since but retains ability and can win again this summer. He will, though, improve for this run.

Midnight Centurion was placed in bumpers and won a novice hurdle but always looked like a horse that would improve for a fence. He was a very promising 2nd on chase debut but picked up an injury. He was off for 18 months but ran well when 3rd in January. He wasn't quite right after that but is back in good shape now. Off a vastly-reduced handicap mark, he should soon be winning races and can be competitive here.

Idyllic has been crying out for a step up in trip for a while but it made sense to wait for handicaps to do it. She should have no problems going around Wolves and she is well drawn too. She can go well tonight.

Atwixaday has been dropping down the ratings without too much response. He's back after a break and he's another that needs to start showing more.

Willowbank made a nice seasonal return in a hotter race at Lingfield last time out and looks ready for this step up to 7f. She has always shown more at home than she has on the track and it's just a case of finding the key with her. An inside draw really helps her chances.

Lady Twilight probably found things happening a little too quickly for her over the extended 5f at Bath last time. Back up to 7f, she should show a little more off her low handicap mark.

Tronido is a rangy filly who races a little freely and is still inexperienced. She showed just enough in maidens and this distance and track could well suit her in her first start in a handicap. She needs to keep a lid on it throughout the preliminaries but she could get involved if things go well for her.

Monomyth is all right but was much too free on debut. Six furlongs around a bend should suit him and while the favourite is likely to be tough, unless one or two of the newcomers are smart, he could have each-way chances.

Ex-French Inigo came back this year after 18 months off and showed little in his qualifying runs. He fell last time when running off his initial figure of 86. If he avoids a similar error, he might run well off that mark.

Screened is a Jack Hobbs filly that did plenty in her pre-training and again, now she is in our yard. She was struggling previously with her wind but we had her palate fired in the winter. This doesn't look the strongest of bumpers to start her career, so hopefully, she has an each-way chance.

Everest is a home-bred 5yo mare running in Gary's colours on this racecourse debut. Naturally, we'll be hoping for a nice start to her career.

Silver Shamrock was slightly disappointing last time but the mile on quick ground is probably too sharp for her nowadays. The step up to 10f on a stiff track and slower ground should be much more to her liking. We're fitting cheek-pieces to help her concentrate too - so all in all, hopeful of a better performance.

Hot Patootie showed more on turf last start and any ease in the ground will help. She should stay this longer distance and it will be no surprise to see her running on if she gets a good run around. 

Icare Grandchamp ran well over hurdles at Fontwell in September, holding on well for 2nd after making the running. He was less impressive in two subsequent runs, the latter a debut over fences. He needs to do better.

The return to a mile is likely to be to Desfondado's advantage as he was a bit keen here last time over further. He is likely to progress as the season goes on and it would be no surprise to see him involved here if all goes smoothly on the way round.

Fascinating Lips has been very much out of form, but the handicapper has been helpful and he's on a career low. Surely the tide should turn before long.

Central City ran well at Chelmsford following a near four-month break. He is in good form and fit, running here off a very low mark. He's still carrying a bit of condition as he's an older lad and it takes plenty of work to get it off him.

Gutsy Girl won impressively at Carlisle in a very fast time last year before picking up a niggle and needing some time off. She has had a pretty clear run this spring but has been waiting for some decent ground. Six furlongs at Windsor should suit her well and she is very tough. Can go close.

Thundering Breeze ran on for 4th when a 33/1 chance here on debut. He will have learnt plenty and can get a little nearer this evening.

Anificas Beauty gets a rare run away from Chelmsford where her form has been disappointing of late. She had a very inexperienced, albeit enthusiastic, amateur on her last time and Tom will enhance her prospects.

I've run out of things to say about Confederation. At home, he works to 80, yet runs here off 50 and I have no confidence - except that the horses are running well. He's one that will pop up one day. I hope it's today!

Semser was going well on AW late last year but he has been a long way below that this season. His last run was a shade better and if he maintains the improvement, he can go well in an ordinary race.

Red Cloud dropped from out of the clouds last time here having got a long way behind. He only needs to be a little sharper early on to gain a first win. The 1lb rise looks generous enough.

Just Ten High is a lovely juvenile but he will need experience. He will be one to follow down the line.

Muy Muy Guapo is a frustrating maiden who has now dropped to the bottom of the handicap. This trip possibly stretches him a bit but he can be slowly away, so could be staying on. Cheek-pieces might bring about a change of fortune and he badly needs to get his confidence. Has plenty of ability.

Haazeez is a lovely 2yo that made a really eye-catching debut at Newbury. We went to Ayr hoping for a penalty kick however the birds are chirping that Archie Watson's is very nice. It therefore doesn't look so straightforward but he's ready to go and should love the conditions.

Beholden is another whose career has been hindered by injury. He returned after the latest absence with a decent run at Hamilton and was then beaten only two lengths in a military riders' race. Dropped a total of 3lb since then with an encouraging run in between, he has a decent chance here.

The veteran Goose Man has an enviable record of winning and considering the time he has had off for injury during his career, remains most enthusiastic. After winning first time out last season, he went hunter-chasing and finished 3rd twice. The handicapper has dropped him 10lb after that and that should put hm in with a chance here.

Liberated Lad came out of Nottingham in good form. This race today looks a little deeper than last time but he is in good form and hopefully can run another solid race.

Expressionless won a couple in the spring of last year, but like Cerulean Summer, hasn't really got back to that yet in in 2024. Place hopes, but not obvious ones off top-weight.

Poncho was shaping very nicely as a novice early last year when he beat the decent hurdler Tapley after a fought-out finish at Plumpton. His jumping seems to have deserted him since and after a break this is something of a rehabilitation.

Angel's Dream hasn't been in the best of form at all this year and stopped quickly last time when we thought he had a decent chance. Will need to find something from somewhere.

Cerulean Summer has been gradually coming into form after her winter break. She's not quite there yet, but the last run was the best of her three this year and she might just be ready to run into a place.

Cellar Club made a very promising return after her winter break, far outrunning her odds when 3rd three weeks ago at Market Rasen, first time after a wind-op. She's going the right way and he could easily step up into the winner's circle.

Twirler is incredibly consistent and has been unlucky not to have won more often. This is her first start on turf but she has worked very well on it at home so I see no reason why she wouldn't handle it well. This is competitive, but she will be thereabouts as always.

Pure Of Heart was a shade disappointing last time in a better-class race at Ascot. Stepping up in trip will help and she ought to have an each-way chance. 

Value Added was rated as high as 85 on the flat over a mile, although there is stamina in her pedigree. I'm optimistic she'll stay 2m over hurdles but a mistake at the last flight on debut prevented her from being placed. She's capable of winning a novice hurdle before progressing, as long as the ground remains good.

The nicely-bred Scalloway Castle hadn't lived up to his pedigree in three runs for his previous stable. Since he's been here we've given him a wind-op and concentrated on getting him to relax. He settled well on debut for us and now hopefully he can build on that. He'll jump a fence in time, but it's small steps forward for now.

When a horse starts to improve later in his career, there's no knowing how far he could go. Kotari at Epsom is obviously way up in grade but with successive wins at Salisbury, Windsor and Ascot, who's to say where he might end up? Hopeful.

Like Mart, Asgard's Captain couldn't be made any fitter but I'm not sure the Epsom track will suit him. He's honest and always gives his best, but he will need a lot to go right for him to feature in this competitive handicap.

Cressida Wildes starts out in a very tough race but she needs to have a run and Donny is a lovely place for horses to make their debuts. She will improve significantly for the race and will find far easier assignments in time.

The drier the ground the better for My Chiquita. She ran nicely at Aintree and now, switching back to the flat will have her chance. She has been in good form at home.

The ground was too quick for Global Skies at Ascot. He has been fresh and well at home and hopefully conditions today will be more suitable than last time.

Mc Loven is a neat colt who has plenty of gate speed which will play to his advantage at his home track on his biggest day so far. The wide draw is no help and he would probably prefer the ground to be quicker although it will dry here all day. Could go well at a big price in a highly-competitive event.

Mart has to up his game to win this very tough sprint. He is super-fit after two wins and has a good draw. I'm hoping he gets the rail and from there, stays on.

Silver Sword is in great form and fitter for his recent run. He's in great shape and I give him a massive chance of finishing in the first three.

Redhot Whiser put in a better run the last day. Hopefully, the faster pace in a classy handicap will suit as should the slight increase in distance. He is in good form at home.

Brandt was still in contention when making a bad mistake two out and unseating Dave Noonan at Uttoxeter a fortnight ago. He will surely go close if avoiding similar errors today.

Veer ran very well at Lingfield despite a poor draw which meant he used up too much petrol in getting a decent position. Donny should suit him much better and his work on turf has been good. He can run well.

Churchill Rose ran well at Yarmouth but the lack of pace meant she had to make her own running and I don't think that suits her. Hopefully, something will go on today and she will be seen to best effect. She is capable of winning a race like this.

I Still Have Faith came out of Nottingham in good form. He is now stepping up to what we think is his ideal trip and the ground should be in his favour. He needs the race to pan out his way but he usually turns up and he has a nice weight.

On form, Whiskey Glasses has plenty to find but the owner was keen to run, understandably as it's a big day. The Woodcote has thrown up some very strange results over the years, and we would be in that category if we did win.

Serendipitous Lady has her limitations but will have conditions in her favour today. She travelled up well yesterday, loves the ground and I think she has a big each-way chance.

Jessie Lightfoot made it two wins out of three since rejoining us this year with a nice victory at Stratford. She seems to be handling the rises in her mark very well and we're hopeful she can make it three from four today.

Danny's Friend ran his best race yet at Stratford this month. If he can improve on that he should fit into this first handicap with a decent chance.

Lady Twilight did very little in her three qualifying runs and not much better in her first handicap. A low draw on Lingfield's 6f turf course is never easy to deal with and we hope Rob can get her across into a challenging position despite her stall position in four in a big field.

Silastar won almost to the day a year ago at Leicester. He's done nothing in three runs this year to suggest he's anywhere near another win, but this is a pretty ordinary contest.

Zainabb is a talented filly but she didn't get home over the mile at Southwell last time. On the previous run over today's trip, she has to go close tonight as that form has worked out very well. I can't say she's a penalty kick but she should definitely be thereabouts.

Holy Fire hated the soft ground at Thirsk and was basically pulled up by Kevin Stott. She is much more at home on all-weather and loves Kempton, so we will see a different filly now. She has a great draw, too, so she can go close tonight.

The Mouse King probably needed the last run after a year off. He has come out of it well and is now in a lower grade. The course and distance will suit and Joe has plenty of experience, so hopefully, he can run well.

Cindysox ran promisingly on her first racecourse start in a bumper in October 2022. Unfortunately, she picked up an injury that day and was off the course until running well in 3rd on her hurdles debut last month. She is sure to improve greatly from that, and if she can handle the soft ground, she has an obvious chance in a very ordinary race.

Big Jimbo, like our other two runners on the day, resumed recently after a winter break. He did not come near the best of last year's form, but different headgear may bring an improved performance. Each-way chances.

Mart ended a sequence of 2nd places with an emphatic win, returned to turf at Newmarket. Now back at Lingfield's AW track where he's run plenty of good races, we have to be hopeful of a follow-up.

Big Bard made a promising seasonal comeback when 3rd at Salisbury over 6f. racing prominently and leading, then rallying after being headed a furlong from home. The extra furlong should suit. Hopeful.

Roundabout Silver is a course and distance winner here in the past. He hasn't found his form in recent starts and may not run if the ground dries up but he would be thereabouts if the rain came and he got a smooth run round.

Rockymountainway was unlucky last time out where a wide draw scuppered her chances. She has lots of speed so six furlongs shouldn't be a problem and she should handle the track. She can run well today.

Falcon Nine is a new recruit to the yard so this is very much a fact-finding mission. His work at home has been good and I'm convinced he has the speed for seven. He should enjoy the quick ground.

Arctician will need some easing in the ground to run but is on a handy mark these days. He hasn't won on turf yet but has only had a few tries and could go well at a big price if he gets some help from the weather.

Fierce was rewarded for consistent sprinting form with a 5f novice win at Nottingham last July. He returned last month after seven months off and tired late on in heavy ground over 6f at Windsor. He should be sharper for that. He tries first-time blinkers and goes up in trip. Let's hope the new combination works.

Corporate Raider probably needed the run last time. This track should probably suit him but he wouldn't want soft ground. He seems well at home so if conditions are right he should have an each-way chance.

Roman Tempest is a course and distance winner here on wet ground and will need the rains to arrive in order to run. He has not had conditions to suit as yet this season but seems in great shape and could be thereabouts if he does take part.

Thursday is a late-maturing maiden that ran ok at her home track last time and there could be more to come from her. She trains well and will appreciate any easing in the ground. She's sure to find a race when it all falls into place.

Shadowofyoursmile ran well at Donny on horrendous ground. Although I think she wants some cut, that was probably too soft and she should enjoy today's conditions far more. The track is ideal and we have a top jockey booked,

Stintino Sunset is a CD winner here and this is the right grade for her. Luke Catton can claim 5lb and the ground will suit. She should have a good each-way chance.

We've been ultra-careful with where we've run Sanitiser. It's been disappointing that he hasn't looked way better than his jumps mark, but it's early days and he may yet show talent as a hurdler.

Surrey Noir has been bitterly unlucky so far with two horrendous draws. He's a talented horse and definitely better than his mark but things have to go his way or he spits the dummy out. He should like the ground today and the straight 7f will suit.

Alpha Crusis is due a long journey and we hope it won't be in vain - weather etc. He ran very well when 3rd at Goodwood last time and off his light weight, he would have to hold a decent chance.

Leon Trotsky is having his third run today for a handicap mark. He surprised us when 5th last time and the step up in trip will suit. He will be worth following once handicapped.

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Alibaba is now very well handicapped as he showed when 2nd last time over the CD. This is a lower grade today and he should have every chance as long as the ground is not too soft.

Call Off The Dogs had been gradually coming back to form and he announced it with a six-length win in a four-horse race over 2m2f here a couple of weeks back. The 6lb rise should not inconvenience him, nor should the slightly longer trip. Very hopeful.

Yarborough always looked like a horse that would do better as a 3yo in his runs last year and his recent comeback 2nd at Brighton confirmed that view. Big chance to go one better.

Battle Of Obdurman has been gelded since his last run in December. He starts on a reasonable handicap mark and we'll be hoping for a promising start to the year.

Warning Sign was running well late last season. He's yet to hit form in a couple of runs, but his mark is coming down. I'm sure owner David Dunsdon is looking to get back on him in an amateurs' race before too long.

Sensorium is a nice 2yo and I think he can run well. He's been working nicely at home and we're hoping to get him to Royal Ascot. Hopeful.

Maui Breeze is a nice filly who is ready for a run. She will improve on whatever she achieves today but this is the perfect starting point.

There's still a question mark where Boann is concerned when racing on turf. It seems she's better on AW and she wasn't disgraced in Listed company last time. She's a bit lairy, hence the blinkers, and while she could surprise us, it's probably unlikely.

As with Enola Homes, Lovestruck Romeo might be up against it with the Hannon runner but he shaped okay when 4th at Brighton and has come on from that. Each-way chance.

Two runners in this, although I do think the Hannon horse ought to win this. Enola Holmes has worked with the filly that ran 2nd the other day at Brighton, so it wouldn't surprise me if she was challenging for a place. Each-way chance.

Per Contra is in good form at home. He could be a 100 horse potentially so off a mark of 92 he may be well handicapped. Hopeful.

Kodi Lion was a decent winner of an average race at Catterick last time. He loves soft ground and this looked the obvious place for him after that. He is in good order at home and can go well today.

Way To Dubai was a touch disappointing last time but that was off the back of a break and I think the ground was plenty quick enough. He should love the going today and will come on for that run. Cheek-pieces should help him too.

Crescent Lake stepped up on earlier form this year with a closing 3rd at Ascot two weeks ago. Bottom weight in a trappy race seems to give him an each-way chance.

Stapleford Park is a nice two-year-old that has been working well at home. He should love the soft ground and is sharp enough to get around Chester. He can make a pleasing debut.

Simmering is a nice filly who should go well on debut. The one question is whether she will will handle the ground but I'm hopeful she can.

Vadream has been an absolute star for my yard and could hardly have started the year any better. She has always been at her best when the ground is really soft and she has her perfect conditions today. Danny Tudhope is a brilliant jockey who will get the best out of her.

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Captain Attridge returned after five months off with a smooth win from a well-backed Gary/Josh Moore performer over this CD last month. That brought a 5lb rise in his mark, but it's unlikely to be enough to prevent the follow-up.

Gordon Grey keeps bumping into one, but on paper, this appears to be easier than some races he's contested. Hopefully, he can get his head in front for a much-deserved victory.

Roman Tempest was a soft-ground winner last season but so far has not had conditions to suit this term. He seems in good form and could go well at a big price but he is unlikely to run if the ground dries up.

Love You Darling ran well at Goodwood on her return from her winter break. She seems in good form at home and hopefully, she will appreciate a step up in trip. Her pedigree says it should suit her well.

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Smoky Mountain has been a star over the winter and subsequently had a well-earned break. He's back now and seems in good form so I'm looking forward to seeing what he can do on turf. Goodwood's 7f should suit well and the ground is perfect.

Loch Leven shows ability at home but the question mark today has to be the ground. If she handles it on debut, she could go close but I've absolutely no idea as to whether she will.

Apart from a 2nd, beaten by a nose at Windsor last summer, Cloudy Breeze had a modest 2023. She returns from a break on a career-low mark in a trappy race. Each-way chances.

Sir Palamedes ran very well on debut and would definitely have finished nearer with a clearer run. He should be suited to the stiff 5f at Bath and the ground should be lovely. He is a bigger price than I expected.

Havaila was making his stable/seasonal debut when going within a neck of smart/versatile Punctuation over this CD last month. It's another decent handicap but he has bottom-weight and it will be hard for this field to keep him out of the money. Very hopeful.

Gogo Yubari has been a star over the winter AW season. Her first try back on turf at Lingfield didn't work out all that well but she should enjoy this track and trip and I'm confident she can be competitive again.

Magic Memories ran well when 5th on his return in the Spring Mile at Doncaster but was never travelling last time out at Leicester. I think we can forgive him that and off bottom weight he appeals as a possible each-way shot tonight.

We were hoping for a better showing from Daphne May last time at Windsor but she got tired late on in the heavy ground. Back on AW, she has a big weight but at her best, she would handle this opposition. Dangerous off this mark.

Zminiature hasn't run since winning the Brocklesby at Doncaster. The value of the form has been questioned by some "experts" but he did it very nicely and has improved at home since then. He needs ease in the ground. Rhys was at Kempton last night and said they had plenty of rain so good to soft up that hill will be a test. Up in class, it's just a question of whether he can cope with it. Hopefully!

Grand Duchess Olga loves this course and distance. She ran well after a break when we thought she would probably need the run. This looks a tight handicap with the first three from last time meeting again. Sam rode her well then and will know her better now, so hopefully she has a good each-way chance once more.

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Three meetings close to London and we have a single runner at each! Clear Justice made a low-key return after six months' absence at Bath. He should be a little sharper but this race looks very competitive.

Justahunch had excuses for the run at Wolverhampton where as can happen there he was badly interfered with at the start. On his other two runs this year he has to hold every chance although he needs to get lucky from that draw.

Mt Dream World is a nice horse and a full-brother to our talented filly My Chiquita. He ran well first time out at Chelmsford and now, stepping onto turf on the easier side will suit him. He is still learning and a project type of horse.

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Annie Don had a good run in an Irish point behind her but pulled much too hard in her debut for us in a bumper. She' 's straight over hurdles now and with a more measured run could make the frame.

Value Added, though a winner at 9f on the flat - highest rated 85 -  does have stamina in her French female family and looks as though she will stay 2m over hurdles. She jumped well on hurdles debut but a mistake at the last stopped her from being placed. I think she's capable of winning a novice hurdle before progressing providing the ground remains good. 

We run two juveniles first time in this restricted novice race. The market isn't giving too many clues about anything including our pair. Lightning Force has the better draw and that might help him come out on top in our private battle. Place chances.

Like Lightning Force, Whiskey Glasses starts off in this restricted novice race. He doesn't have an ideal draw but if Nicola can secure a clear run from trap 10 he too could be a factor. Small place chance.

One Step Beyond was always in contention when a close 3rd last time in an apprentices' race over the straight mile at Ascot. Now with Rhys taking over, this eight-time winner has to be there with each-way claims.

Cerulean Summer has become quite tricky this year, but she gets the number one draw. If she can find her two-year-old form she should not be too far away.

Spanish Mane goes well at Yarmouth and ran a pleasing race on seasonal debut. She always needs a couple of outings to come to concert pitch and is probably best at 7f. Any rain will be a help and we hope she can run into a place.

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Saytarr is a lovely two-year-old that has been working nicely at home. This is the perfect starting point and he won't have minded the rain overnight. He should make an encouraging debut.

Queen's Company is running into form again now and racing over her favourite CD. She won't mind some cut in the ground and should have a good each-way chance.

Smokey Malone ran a bit flat at Chelmsford his last run over 2m. We're dropping back to the 1m6f of the race in which he was 2nd last year. We wouldn't want much rain but hopefully, he can bounce back to form here in his right grade.

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Obsessedwithyou did well winning twice in her juvenile season but disappointed on the soft ground last term. We freshened her up and waited for the spring and on return, she wasn't beaten far into 3rd in a decent race. This doesn't look anything like the same standard but she has top weight. If she can handle it she should run a big race.

Wannabeawallaby is in good form at home and I like his chance starting in handicaps off 59. Fancied to run into the frame.

Stepping up Givitawhirl in trip for this handicap debut will help him, but he still isn't the finished article growth-wise. He's still learning at home but off this mark, he would have a chance if putting his best foot forward.

Baritus Bellator will need the whole experience today. He's a 17hh great big gelding and one that could do well - but further down the line.

Sarsons Risk seems to have come to himself in the last couple of weeks. AW wasn't his thing. so hopefully now returning to turf will see him in a better light.

Two with similar profiles in this tricky handicap. Fascinating Lips has won three on the flat added to which he took a hurdle on his only try over jumps at Fontwell almost two years ago. Struggling a bit of late, he was well beaten on his comeback run at Windsor last month.

Like Fascinating Lips, Semser is also a four-time winner and was running well in the latter part of 2023 with a couple of placed efforts at Chelmsford. Since returning in March he has put in three below-par efforts on AW and reverts to turf on which surface so far he has yet to win.

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This is a first run on turf for us with Rabinal but the track should suit him. He was slowly away last time and lost all chance so that run can be ignored. He is capable at this level and would be thereabouts if he handles the conditions and finds his form of a few runs ago.

The 5yo Marayel started life with a run in the US, moved to France, and was then in two different UK yards before joining us after almost a year off the track. His mark has dropped to a level where if we can get him going he ought to be capable of winning a race or two.

The first-time cheek-pieces had a too severe effect on Redhot Whisper last time causing him to be too keen. Hopefully, the combination of a hood and tongue-tie will prevent that tendency. If he puts his best foot forward he should go close, but at this point, it's up to him.

I've got Battleofbaltimore looking and training as well as I ever have, but when all's said and done, he is what he is! Let's hope he can take what I feel is a decent chance today.

Red Cloud had his three required runs quite close together in late summer/autumn last year and showed very little. He was gelded immediately after the 3rd of them and we hope there will be more to come, handicapping from his basement mark.

Three runners in this handicap and top-weight Miller Spirit is just a pound higher than Saligo Bay and 2lb in front of Oj Lifestyle. He comes here from a five-month break and may just be better for the run.

Oj Lifestyle has struggled since his 125/1 victory at Newbury 2nd time out brought a mark of 90. He was gelded before his last run when he was last of 18 and needs to start picking up now rated 77.

Saligo Bay has been busy over jumps this past winter, winning a race at Plumpton in November. Like our other pair, he needs to find more in a race of this nature although there should be no fitness issues.

Dirtyoldtown is a very hard horse to train - only a couple of my lads can ride him - he pulls so hard. On the track he's same, one day he'll run a blinder, another he won't do a tap. He's just as likely to finish last as to win. Let's hope it's the latter today.

The waiting is over for Thewaitingisover! This 4yo daughter of dual Derby winner Australia is the first foal of Limini, rated 101 on the flat and 147 over jumps when with Willie Mullins. She won a race at the Cheltenham Festival for the Riccis. Thewaitingisover has done plenty of work here in Lambourn and is ready for her racecourse debut. She goes well at home and should be capable of winning a bumper before progressing.

Debut bumper winner Dusky Days never got his head in front over hurdles although placed on numerous occasions. A good 3rd on chase debut last November he disappointed on soft ground last time out on Boxing Day. We've given him a break since and hopefully, he will pay his way as a summer jumper. Should run well here.

Serendipitous Lady would ideally want it soft and she won't be getting that tonight. She's in good form at home though and with the horses going so well, I wouldn't be shocked if she ran into a place.

Mesaafi is a lovely horse that very well from way off the pace at Windsor last time out. This track should suit him much better and he should love the ground. He can go well in a very competitive handicap.

When Brandt joined from the Gordon Elliott yard, I think we expected rather more from him than has been the case. He needs to wake his ideas up.

Copper Coin ran well on ground softer than ideal two runs back at Doncaster. Conditions will be fine here with the ground drying out and this CD winner should have every chance off a winnable mark.

Boogie Nights was disappointing on debut but showed plenty of speed and should be more than capable of dropping back to 6f. She will be more competitive once in handicaps.

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Pillar Of Steel was running well in the summer but left the yard for a couple of runs, only to return this year. He hasn't regained the thread yet, but we know he has it in him.

Gorak has been a star for my yard and ran a cracker last time out at Newmarket. He should have come on plenty for that run and is suited to the track. He can go well again.

Louis Barthas had the one run at two. He's improved a lot over the winter and that possibly would give him a small each-way chance, but he's up a long way in grade, so probably not.

My Chiquita didn't seem to enjoy Hereford but Aintree will suit her much better today. Hopefully, she will put up a bold show - as long as the ground remains on the better side of good.

The Big Bite was very disappointing last season and that has caused his mark to drop by 15lb in a year. If he could regain that form he would look very well treated here.

The penny has dropped only slowly for The Eventmaster who has taken his time getting the hang of racing. He has been schooling well at home and should learn plenty today when I hope he will be competitive. 

I know Mart keeps getting beaten into 2nd but I've no doubts about his honesty. It will be interesting to see him him running close to home and getting him back on turf. He deserves to win one - maybe today's the day.

Give It To Me Oj was a 100k yearling buy who is making his debut as a 3yo. His owner saw his colours carried to a 125/1 success here in August 2022 by Oj Lifestyle as a 3yo. Maybe lightning can strike twice although the difference is this is first time out.

The Whipmaster can lose ground at the start and has been below form lately apart last year from a win and a 2nd place at Windsor, which seems to suit him best. Always capable of popping up at a price, so not one to discard lightly.

Glam Squad was a bit unlucky in a Newbury maiden that has worked out exceptionally well - the winner won the Dante yesterday by a mile! Glam Squad was keen that day and I think the drop to 7f will suit much better. He can outrun his odds.

Hazeez is a lovely 2yo whose work has been decent leading into this. Twenty-runner maidens at Newbury at this time of year are always hot but he has the ability to run a nice race today..

Muy Muy Loco is a tall, well grown colt who is a February foal. He went nicely in a barrier trial recently and this will be great experience for him before the ground dries up too much. Probably drawn a bit too far over and likely to be outpaced early but should stay on well.

This race looks very competitive and with a decent-sized field. Running Queen has done very well since Salisbury and she should improve for the nicer ground - it was very soft at Salisbury. Oisin is back on board, so there's no negatives - it's just whether she's good enough.

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Two runs for us so far for French Martini, both at massive odds and he has yet to beat an opponent. Hopefully he can end that gloomy record, but it would take a massive improvement to get among the principals.

Pablo Del Pueblo has drifted down the handicap this year and now sits on a career low mark accordingly. He was impressive on his only start over this course and distance, but that was some time ago. A reproduction of that would see him with every chance but he's not always easy to predict.

Call Off The Dogs came back in February after a two-year break and has been improving steadily. He has yet to finish in the first three in those runs, but should manage it today.

Jolyjump won at Taunton last month and if his jumping had been more fluent at Fakenham last time he would have gone close to a follow up but still finished a respectable 2nd. Caoilin takes over from an inexperienced partner and can do the business.

Tara Iti ran his best race for some time when 3rd at Fakenham last week. At his best he would make mincemeat of these off his finally reduced mark.

Executive Pool had a modest 2023-24 season on balance, not matching that of his novice season. There was a glimmer of hope last time but he needs to find much more to figure.

Flamelco won a hurdle race in France but that was more than two years ago. His chase career so far has been disappointing but his mark has dropped and this is a weakish race, albeit he carries 12st. Looking for a revival really.

Veer ran well on stable debut at Kempton recently over a trip we feel is inadequate. He steps up today by a half-mile and this should be much more up his street. The draw has not been kind however and Harry Davies will have to be at his very best to get a good position early on.

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Lazed is a 4yo making his debut under any Rules of racing. He's by Derby winner Authorized whose progeny we have done well with. Interesting.

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Poncho at six is twice the age of his ten opponents. He starts on the flat as a useful hurdler, rated 111, which probably translates to around 61-71 on the flat. It would be surprising if none of these is capable of a good deal more.

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Big Bard resumes after a winter break having won three times in 2023 when his mark rose on turf from 48 to 66. Anna won on him last year and she is one of the more experienced in this hands and heels (no whips carried} race. Hopeful of a good start back.

Our Papa Smurf made a nice improvement at Brighton two weeks ago, finishing a good 2nd. Several of today's line-up were behind him there, so as he seems to be improving, we hope he can keep ahead of them now. Big chance.

Makuri is a little better off with the favourite on her recent run at Brighton but it will still be tough for her to turn that around. Each-way chances

Asense had a couple of good wins around here last autumn. He's been a shade off so far but Tom gets back on for the first time since the initial one of those two victories and that could set him on the way again. Hopeful.

Le Boulevardier hasn't shown much over jimps lately but there could well be some scope in his low flat mark. We'll find out today if that's the case.

Asgard's Captain has already enjoyed a great year and I think he will love York. The track, trip and ground are all in his favour so there will be no excuses. He's fit and well and we go there with high hopes.

Cardano is a good old boy who is in great form at home. He normally needs his first run to strip fit as it's tough to get the weight off.

Voodoo Ray makes a rare trip away from Brighton. He's won his last two with increasing ease and it would be no surprise if he makes this away day a winning one.

Double Click made a good start when 3rd on debut for us. He stepped forward with a maiden win at Wincanton and won again on handicap debut at Ffos Las. After a couple of disapppointing efforts he won well two runs back and was an excellent 2nd last time. A similar perfpormance would probably be good enough for him to go close here.

Big Bard had a busy 2023 and we've given him a longer break than usual. He remains fairly treated and with a promising boy taking off 7lb, he has to be an each-way candidate.

Spartan Warrior won here last time and I'm confident he'll handle the extra two furlongs. His mark went up 5lb and he gets a 6lb penalty so we're 1lb worse in but I'm not worried about that. It's not the greatest of races and the bit of rain they had overnight will only help him. Hopeful.

Scalloway Castle comes from a successful jumping family but showed nothing in three starts for his previous trainer. We were sent him during the winter and have given him a wind-op. He will wear a tongue-tie today. We'll try to get this headstrong gelding to relax and if he could learn to race properly, he might have a future over fences.

St Irene is a lovely mare. She goes well at home but will learn plenty on this racecourse debut before going away for the summer.

Jessie Lightfoot won nicely at Taunton last month on her first run back since rejoining us. She ran another decent race when 3rd at Ffos Las a week ago, losing her position then rallying. In good form, so one to consider again.

Cloudy Breeze ran her best race of 2023 when beaten a nose here in June. She returns after a six-month break and may just tighten up for the run.

Desfondado looks to be going the right way, albeit he's unproven at this distance. His run style and pedigree suggest he should stay and he ought to be thereabouts if everything goes smoothly for him. An obvious plus is that he is reunited with Hollie, who won on him last time.

Larenta makes her debut here. She is a big, late-maturing filly. This looks a tough race but she has to start somewhere, Hopefully, she will improve for the experience.

Artificer did everything wrong when beaten a long way on debut at Wetherby last month. We're hoping the tongue-tie and the experience will help her to a better performance tonight.

Thundering Breeze was an 80k yearling buy that we have not managed to get on the track until now. A daughter of Dark Angel she starts from a highish draw in a big field and that won't be easy to overcome on debut.

Tronido showed more on her second start and handicaps beckon after this. She will probably stay further in time and this is her turf debut so we are still learning about this late-maturing filly. She has plenty of ability but looks up against it here on what we've seen so far in public.

My Dream World is a lovely stamp of horse and time is doing wonders for him. He will only run if we get some rain which seems unlikely at this point.

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Sounds Of Havana is a Havana Grey filly bred by her owners the Cool Silk Partnership. We're looking forward to getting her on the track.

The 83 flat-rated Golden Maverick made a halting start with his first two runs over jumps, but we took him to Haydock for a weak race and he did the business.  He stepped forward from that when winning a valuable handicap at Musselburgh with ease and I doubt the 7lb rise will stop him completing the hat-trick.

Soldier Of Destiny has had several setbacks in his career, principally with a bad fall chasing. We got his confidence back with a couple of runs over hurdles, but then he suffered another heavy fall. Back hurdling again, he makes his handicap debut in a weak race, up in trip and on better ground. Could outclass these if things go right.

Beholden won two novice hurdles before picking up an injury and was off games for a year. He ran once last summer but we weren't happy with him so gave him some time off He bounced back with a decent run, beaten only two lengths in a military riders' race at Wincanton. I fancy him to turn the form around with the winner as the fitness from Wincanton takes effect in this normal handicap.

Our other runner Inigo showed winning form in France but nothing like that since coming over here. There might not be much between the pair, but he is 4lb lower so has a chance in a trappy race.

Two in this and course and distance winner (from last May) Angel's Dream turns up here having done nothing since. Clearly, there is ability in there and this might well be encouraged out by first-time blinkers.

Aviles was 2nd four times in a row at the start of his hurdles career once arriving here from France and made it five when switching to fences. The sequence resumed after a couple of lesser performances last time at Fakenham. It's hard to be too optimistic, but we're sure that once he does get his head in front it will burst the dam and initiate a sequence.

Alain made an ordinary enough start to racing, pulling up here in late January, but there was much more to like about his 3rd at Fakenham last month. He needs to continue his progress, but if he can, this race should be within his grasp.

We run two in this. Macho Sun ran okay on seasonal reappearance but the feeling was that he now needs some help with blinkers. He is down in grade here and with the headgear on, we are entitled to hope for some improvement. Decent chance.

Our other runner Corporate Raider ran well after a winter break and has come on for the run. He is better on turf, so now, dropped in grade, he should have an each-way chance.

Authorised Speed runs in a novice chase - one of the more unfashionable types of race where tracks are concerned but Warwick has struck lucky with a nice well-balanced field. He's not far behind the top on ratings and we'll hope he can show more of what he did as a novice hurdler in 2022-23.

Imperial Phoenix makes his debut here. He's a half-brother to six winners by Phoenix Of Spain and he has been in very good form at home. He's ultra-fit for this debut and looks smart. He could be anything.

Glam Squad was a touch unlucky at Newbury where the race split and he did far too much with no cover. The drop to 7f should suit, but I wouldn't want the ground to be drying out too much.

Gordon Grey has been running well, just finding one too good in his recent runs. He's stepping up in trip so will be ridden with a bit of restraint. That should improve him and put him bang there.

Holbrook makes his debut in a big field. He has shown ability on the gallops but as always it's hard to know what's in the field apart from those that have already shown form on the track.

Gogo Yubari continues to improve and is flying at home after her last win. People tell me you can't win out of stall 2 over 5f at Lingfield and I would prefer her to be in 10 but she gets out fast and usually that means she wins. She deserves to run in a 20k race and we're going there as one of the main contenders.

Quercine did far too much in front last time on very soft ground. The sharp 5f is perfect and this ground should be much more to her liking. She is very very quick!

Crimson Coronet is a lovely filly that did well over the winter on the all-weather. She has had a wind-op since that last run and the break will have done her the world of good. Conditions should be perfect.

Tactical Control needed his run at Kempton last month, his first since we bought him out of Charlie Hills' stable at the HIT sale. A mile is a bare minimum for him so softer ground would be a plus but he seems in great firm at home and we like him. I think he will be at his best at between 1m2f and 1m4f further down the line.

I Still Have Faith is relatively versatile ground-wide and seems in good form at home after his six-month break following his stint of hurdling. I think he will take a step forward from today starting back as he is on a career-high mark.

It's exciting to get the big boy out again. Silver Sword is in good order and has thrived through the winter. I think he has the speed for 7f and am surprised he's as big a price as he is. I'm confident he'll run a big race.

Global Skies settled too well at Beverley but ran home well. He has come out of that in good form and is now stepping into what should be his trip. Ground on the easier side of good will suit, but he could be potentially a victim of a slow pace as he's a hold-up performer.

Tapley has been running consistently well of late and this track and trip just short of two miles is right up his street. The ground is fine and he has a good weight, so we're hopeful of another nice run in a competitive race where most are running to form.

Teddy Blue came to the final flight in last year's Swinton Hurdle with a lead and a great chance but made a mess of the obstacle. He kept on well for 2nd but struggled all through the rest of the season. It's worth a crack to see if lightning can strike twice.

Monomyth is quick and is quite nice. Whether that means he will cope with the experience of the favourite who ran so well at Newmarket is another matter.

The Wizard Of Eye is a new recruit to the yard so this is very much a fact-finding mission. He has loads of speed and my biggest concern is that the seven furlongs might be too far for him today. The ground and draw look perfect.

It's hard to forget Peking Opera's 4th in last year's Irish Derby but apart from a first-time win over hurdles, he's been nowhere near that since joining us. Maybe the first-time blinkers will make a difference.

Liberated Lad has had a well-deserved short break after his Chelmsford win. He seems in great form at home and the drying ground at Nottingham will suit. He goes there with a great chance as there's a lot in his favour.

Scylla is very lightly-raced as she has been pretty fragile to train. She should love the switch to turf and the trip will be no issue. She should be thereabouts.

Kotari has switched back to the flat over the past month to great effect. Initially a narrow winner at Windsor, he improved greatly on that at Salisbury on Sunday. It was sensible to carry the penalty as he's still in great form and we can expect quite a hike in his mark in next Tuesday's list.

Ray Vonn has taken a bit of time to get going this year but is in good form at home. He is returning to the one track where he's a previous winner. That said, he's a consistent old lad who should run his race, although it's his first of the season.

Mohave Dancer ran very lazily at Windsor last time out but Kieren didn't want to be hard on her on third start and she took the mick as a result. A visor seems to have worked at home so I am hoping it has the same effect on the track.

We have given Redhot Whisper a gelding operation - maybe a bit harsh after two underwhelming performances, and he needed the comeback run at Chelmsford. He also wears first-time cheel-pieces which seem to have had a positive effect at home. His initial form sets the standard and we have to be hopeful.

Foveros has been running well in claiming hurdles where it's not unusual to come up against 130-plus opponents. It's a while since he raced on the flat but he has been much higher in the past and an apprentices' race is probably the right way to begin. May surprise a few.

Crescent Lake did well over 1m6f at Goodwood last year, and he heads the weights here, albeit unproven at 2m. Anna takes a helpful 7lb off but he does need to step up on what he's shown so far in 2024.

Suspicion has been doing everything we could ask from him on the all-weather. Two questions, has the handicapper over- or under-estimated him at 86, and is anything else thrown in? We'll find out, but I have to be hopeful.

Teraabb is a lovely horse who finally got his head in front last time out. He should have absolutely no problem stepping up to a mile and Ascot will suit him well. I do not want the ground to dry out too much.

Rey De La Batalla is a dual winner on the all-weather but won't want the ground to dry out too much here. Unknown on turf, he trains well and we've booked a top rider who knows him well. Hopefully,  he could get involved at a big price if conditions suit.

Havaila made a great start for the stable when just failing to catch Punctuation at Goodwood last week. This looks an excellent opportunity.

I like Pure Of Heart, an Awtaad filly who finished a close fourth on debut last year at Sandown under a not-too-exaggerated Jamie Spencer ride. He's back on board today and now he knows her, I'm hopeful, but then in these open novice fillies' races, you never know what to expect from the newcomers.

Cellar Club stars handicapping on a modest mark of 80. He's had a wind-op since his latest run seven months ago and with the team in good form, he must have a small each-way chance.

Vinny's Dream is a nicely-bred middle-distance type who has matured well into a 3yo. He has run in a barrier trial already and knows his job, This is his first day at the races and we'll see how he gets on.

Wannabeawallaby was expected to improve on a modest debut run last time at Lingfield but disappointed. Like Rock And Royal at Brighton earlier, he might find things happening too quickly over this trip and we'll be going up in distance later on.

Easy Equation has been a model of consistency but can't seem to get into the winner's enclosure, always finding one too good. He is in good order at home and as always I expect him to be thereabouts.

Grand Duchess Olga has had a break after a busy winter. She has done very well for it and has been working nicely. Sam takes off a handy 7lb and there shouldn't be much between her and Smokey. They'll be vying for a place and both have each-way claims.

Two runners in this tight handicap. Smokey Malone goes well here and stays the 2m well. He ran nicely last time after a break and is in the right grade. He should have a good each-way chance.

Pillar Of Steel spent some time last autumn in another stable. He's back now and makes his first racecourse appearance after seven months' absence. The team has been performing well and we're hopeful he will be another to enjoy the faster conditions.

Anificas Beauty won a couple of races around here early last year. Mr. Ned Sangster, cousin of trainer Ollie and grandson of famed Robert, is right at the start of what he hopes will be a successful stint as an amateur rider. If there were prizes for determination and enthusiasm, he would go right to the top, but that's a long way off. Good luck!

Confederation is a frustrating type who continues to flatter to deceive. For a while last time he looked likely to give Voodo Ray a race but weakened late on. Maybe dropping in trip will persuade him to go through with his effort.