12:50 Epsom Group 3 (Class 1) 8f - 6 Run

Although HIGHLAND AVENUE hasn't scored since April 2021, he made a creditable return to action when finishing in third behind stablemate Adayar in the Gordon Richards Stakes at Newmarket last month. He lost second towards the finish on that occasion and can benefit from dropping back in trip. He holds a speculative entry for the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown in July and must be of significant interest, but the unexposed Kolsai boasts an appealing pedigree and is respected for powerful connections. Regal Reality finished one place behind the selection last time out and also warrants a market check.

KOLSAI is the least exposed in this field and, based on his positive return in the Fielden Stakes, he's worth another chance to improve (excuses last time). Highland Avenue is an obvious danger on the back of a solid reappearance and Regal Reality can't be dismissed.

Unexposed KOLSAI is taken to become the first 3yo since 1994 to win the Diomed. Imperial Fighter is second choice.

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13:05 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f - 10 Run

Now that the penny had dropped for BUTO after a comfortable win over C&D, there should be much more to come from the Micky Hammond-trained six-year-old as he attempts to follow up off a 5lb higher mark. Jimmy Rabbitte has made the frame the last twice and might have to settle for another supporting role, while Sunshine Girl remains unexposed and could improve for the step up in trip.

John McConnell has a 50% strike-rate at Hexham so the vote in this opening handicap hurdle goes to RESERVE JUDGEMENT, who took a step forward when sixth at Punchestown when last seen in February and has a less-exposed profile than the majority of today's rivals. Jimmy Rabbitte and recent C&D scorer Buto may give him most to do.

Micky Hammond's BUTO took a while to open his account but did so quite readily over C&D 11 days ago and might build on that success.

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13:15 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 7 Run

Given that Turbo Command is arguably better on the all-weather and Laertes didn't seem to be exactly crying out for a step up in trip when he was brushed aside by a runaway winner over 6f at Chelmsford nine days ago, this might be best left to MERRICOURT, who has dropped to a mark 4lb lower than his last win. He has gone well over C&D before and could be hard to peg back if set alight by the first-time blinkers. Monaadhil rates as the chief threat.

LAERTES brings a far less exposed profile to the table than most and marked himself down as one to be interested in when runner-up at Chelmsford (6f) 9 days ago, keeping on well inside final 1f. He earns the vote returned to 7f, with Merricourt and Monaadhil others to consider.

The choice is MONAADHIL who comes into this in decent heart on the AW and who won over this C&D last summer.

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13:30 Epsom Group 1 (Class 1) 12f - 14 Run

A fascinating renewal of one of the world's most revered thoroughbred races, in which many will hope to turn dreams into reality. The Italian maestro, Frankie Dettori, will seek to add a third Derby success to his ever-expanding CV on this farewell season, and Arrest, a facile winner of the Chester Vase, would appeal as a live candidate. Aidan O'Brien has had a stranglehold on this contest in the last few years, winning three of the previous six renewals. He saddles three here, of which high-class juvenile Auguste Rodin looks to be his most likely chance, providing he can bounce back from a below-par run in the 2000 Guineas. There was little to separate The Foxes (winner) and White Birch (second) when the pair met in last month's Dante and though both have more than enough ability to feature, a low draw could hamper their chances. Passenger, an unlucky third that day, looks set to close the gap, and it would be no surprise were he to repeat the dose for last year's winning trainer/jockey combination. A chance, however, is taken on DUBAI MILE. Pedigree would suggest he's not a guaranteed stayer at this trip, but he plugged on for a creditable fifth, having looked outpaced in the 2000 Guineas. He saw off Arrest in the Criterium de Saint Cloud over 1m 2f in October last year, so it is quite possible this test will bring out the best in him. Military Order completes a lengthy shortlist.

A wide-open renewal with plenty of progressive and unexposed colts but MILITARY ORDER's win at Lingfield was the most convincing of all the trials, so this brother to 2021 Derby winner Adayar has plenty going for him with his stamina guaranteed. Passenger arguably would have won the Dante at York (on only his second career start) had he not been forced to wait for a gap so he is high on the shortlist along with Chester Vase winner Arrest, who should continue to improve.

The stamina shown by MILITARY ORDER (nap) at Lingfield swings the verdict his way with this long finishing straight likely to suit.

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13:45 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f - 3 Run

A new recruit to the John McConnell yard after an easy triumph at Perth for previous connections, BODHISATTVA must hold every chance of following up on just his third start over the larger obstacles. A comfortable winner himself at Uttoxeter and in very consistent form of late, Universal Folly can give him the most to think about. Matthew Man will be there to pick up the pieces if the top two falter.

UNIVERSAL FOLLY won only a match at Uttoxeter last week but remains low mileage as a chaser and is narrowly preferred under a penalty to Bodhisattva, who hasn't looked the most straightforward.

John McConnell's new recruit BODHISATTVA opened his chasing account last month and has been found another good opportunity here.

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13:50 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 3) 7f - 9 Run

MANIGORDO (third) had to carry a penalty when he encountered Billyb (second) at Thirsk last August and, having proven his well-being with a near miss at Ayr 11 days ago, the Tim Easterby-trained gelding is fancied to turn the form around on 4lb better terms. Abduction also comes into the reckoning based on his previous C&D form with the selection, and he too needs to be taken seriously. Liamarty Dreams completes the shortlist.

The return to this trip promises to suit ABDUCTION, who was denied a clear run at a crucial stage when a close-up third at Ayr recently. Jim Goldie's charge was beaten twice by Manigordo over C&D last season but he is clearly in great form and is taken to emerge on top this time. That said, Manigordo is greatly respected given his record here and is also arriving on the back of a near-miss at Ayr. No Nay Nicki should be sharper following her reappearance spin at York and she also has claims.

Preference is for ABDUCTION (nap) who has run well over shorter the last twice, having won three times over 7f on turf last year.

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14:00 Worcester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f - 9 Run

Unexposed as a chaser, SIR JACK WEST was in unstoppable form when landing a similar contest over C&D 17 days ago and, while a 6lb higher mark demands more of him, he could well follow up. Stumps Or Slips has a similar burden to adjust to following his 2m success at Warwick in April and appears the chief threat to the selection, while Fox's Socks has some scope for improvement too.

FOX'S SOCKS put in a good shift when third back from a break at Southwell and he could be the answer off the same mark. Stumps Or Slips and Sir Jack West both struck at the second attempt over fences on their latest outings and the former is feared most.

Unexposed over fences and a C&D scorer last month, SIR JACK WEST (nap) holds strong claims. Stumps Or Slips is feared most.

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14:10 Epsom Group 3 (Class 1) 8f - 6 Run

Archie Watson and Oisin Murphy teamed up to win this contest two years ago and they can do so again with ROMAN MIST, who was a determined winner in Listed company at Goodwood last month. The five-year-old is taken to overturn form with Potapova (second), whom she was narrowly behind in this contest last year, while Prosperous Voyage is the highest rated in the field and sets the standard on form. Astral Beau rarely runs a bad race and is another to consider.

PROSPEROUS VOYAGE is the class act in this field and is best excused a lesser effort on soft ground at Newmarket on return, so she gets the nod ahead of Potapova, who is expected to bounce back from a tame return (had an excuse). Astral Beau is likely to give another good account and Roman Mist has probably not finished improving, so it's an interesting renewal.

Dropped back further in class and returned to better ground, PROSPEROUS VOYAGE gets the vote. Potapova is second choice.

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14:15 Doncaster Handicap (Class 5) 14f - 8 Run

Blow Your Horn failed to justify favouritism last time at Chelmsford over 2m, but he could still have a big say under Rossa Ryan. However, a chance can be taken on THE DANCING POET, who is now 5lb lower than his last winning mark and that gives him a shout. Of the remainder, Daniel Deronda and Hezmie make the most appeal.

BLOW YOUR HORN is admittedly the type that needs everything to drop just right, which wasn't the case when he came in for strong support at Chelmsford last time. Still, he is lurking on a very attractive mark and, in the hope that things pan out more favourably here, the 6-y-o gets the nod. The Dancing Poet should be sharper following his recent spin here and is next on the list ahead of Daniel Deronda and Wannabe Brave.

Having appeared to be in good form on AW in April, BLOW YOUR HORN is taken to get off the mark on turf. Daniel Deronda is a danger.

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14:20 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 5 Run

MISS LAMB may have been turned over as favourite over track and trip the last twice, but she can make up for those losses on her return to handicap company. The switch to better ground could be a help to her as well and she is narrowly preferred to recent course second Applaus and C&D winner Les's Legacy, who has done most of his best work over further of late.

LES'S LEGACY showed he's still improving when runner-up here 11 days ago and, with this return to shorter holding no fears given his strong-travelling style, Susan Corbett's 6-y-o is taken to record a third win over C&D. Miss Lamb seemed beaten on merit under a penalty last time but can give another good account back in handicap company.

C&D winner MISS LAMB ran well here on her handicap debut and is the most appealing option, ahead of Applaus.

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14:25 Listowel Maiden 6f - 17 Run

BLAMETHECHAMPAGNE is badly drawn but ran well on her most recent start at Group 3 level. She finished ahead of today's rival Mary The Priest on their respective April debuts and showed a liking for good ground when a staying-on fifth in a smart race at Naas recently. She competed on level terms then and now receives weight from some rivals. Mary The Priest has a kinder draw and having shown progression on her second run at the Curragh, looks likely to win a maiden although runs on fast ground for the first time. Elliptical ran well enough at Roscommon but has plenty weight while Bruce Lightening ran well on debut under a light weight but needs to improve to win. Parish Record is a Bolger-bred first foal from an unplaced dam who is related to winners while Harry The Rogue, already gelded, is out of an unraced half-sister to a Canadian Grade 1 winner.

BLAME THECHAMPAGNE has been highly tried since her debut and this looks a good opportunity back in a maiden. Bruce Lightning made a promising debut when third at Cork and rates a big threat, while Parish Record is a newcomer to note.

Though MARY THE PRIEST is unraced on ground this quick, plenty by her sire handle it and she can score from a low draw.

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14:30 Musselburgh Seller (Class 2) 5f - 7 Run

GRAY'S INN impressed with the manner in which she responded to urgings from James Sullivan in the saddle when she ran on for an eye-catching second on her debut at Ripon 22 days ago. Given the form was boosted by the winner going in again at Redcar on Monday, there are solid reasons to expect a lot more from this daughter of Inns Of Court. Sankari also appears to have a bright future and is noted along with Ponga and Pumpkin Pie.

GRAY'S INN showed plenty when runner-up in a Ripon maiden on debut 3 weeks ago and the 11 lb she receives from penalised-winner Sankari may prove decisive. Ponga and Chumbaa can fight out a place.

The choice is SANKARI whose first and second in a couple of novices last month read well in the context of this race.

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14:35 Worcester Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f - 4 Run

The versatile DALKINGSTOWN has a good record here and looks worth chancing given that he gets plenty of weight from his three rivals. Assuming he is none the worse for a fall at Plumpton last month, the Peter Bowen-trained gelding is dangerous to underestimate now he is back on a winning mark. Aviewtosea ought to be sharper on the back of his reappearance at Southwell last month and he shades second preference over Kakamora, who finished tailed-off last time.

AVIEWTOSEA did very well over fences last season, winning 3 of his 4 starts (including over C&D), and he can resume winning ways having shaped well on his comeback at Southwell. Dalkingstown should also prove better for his return so is feared most.

Three-time course winner DALKINGSTOWN earns the vote in the expectation that he will improve for last month's comeback run.

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14:45 Epsom Handicap (Class 3) 5f - 14 Run

TATTERSTALL had subsequent winner Estate two lengths back in second when shedding his maiden tag at Wolverhampton and he has plenty of pace to take advantage of his high draw. Jm Jungle had the selection back in seventh when runner-up at York and is dangerous, but that came just a week after Tatterstall's breakthrough triumph and much better is expected now. Surprise Newcastle winner Can To Can is also of interest, while Russet Gold will also have his supporters on his return.

The inaugural running of this out-and-out speed test for the 3-y-os with the narrow vote in favour of CAN TO CAN. She could hardly have been any more impressive when bolting up in first-time blinkers at Newcastle 25 days ago and, out of a smart sprinter, that may well not prove her limit provided the headgear has the desired effect once more. Miss Brazen looks a shrewd acquisition for the Easterby team and she promises to figure, along with Jm Jungle who is another knocking firmly on the door.

The Michael Dods-trained ZUFFOLO, a cosy winner at Redcar, can continue his progress and follow up, with Can To Can feared most.

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14:50 Doncaster Maiden (Class 5) 6f - 10 Run

MISS ROBERTS showed plenty of ability on her debut when only beaten just under a length into second, with a subsequent winner back in third. The daughter of Siyouni would have learned a lot from that first experience and she could prove tough to beat. Any market confidence behind Star Of Mystery should be noted on debut, while Jiwin filled the runner-up berth at Yarmouth and she is likely to take a step forward.

MISS ROBERTS and Oops, second and fourth respectively at Newmarket a fortnight ago, are likely to come to the fore. The latter is likely to appreciate the extra yardage here but she may again fail to match Miss Roberts, who looked green and wasn't knocked about in that novice event. Jiwin also made a promising start to her career at Yarmouth and merits respect, while Raknah should leave her Newcastle effort well behind in time. Star of Mystery is most appealing of the newcomers.

Some of these have already shown significant promise but the Godolphin newcomer STAR OF MYSTERY has an illustrious pedigree.

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14:55 Hexham Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 6 Run

WAITARA looked a very progressive filly when trained in France and she is fancied to get off to the perfect start over timber. She is having her first run for David Pipe, who has won this race for the past couple of seasons. Uncle Matthew might offer the sternest resistance having scored at Southwell on his final start for Godolphin and the Gosdens, while Hourless heads the remainder.

UNCLE MATTHEW is just about the pick on Flat form having run to a Timeform rating in the low 70s when winning at Southwell in March, so he's the tentative selection to make a successful hurdling debut. Waitara and Indication Rocket are others who make appeal.

David Pipe is bidding for a hat-trick of wins in this juvenile hurdle and his dual French Flat winner WAITARA looks a likely candidate.

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15:00 Listowel Handicap 6f - 16 Run

COUMSHINGAUN won over course and distance at this meeting last year and comes here in good health in a race where many are out of form. Ideally suited by this distance and ground-versatile, she unseated rider in the stalls at Gowran last month but subsequently ran well at the Curragh and a reproduction would give her every chance. Karaoke is an unexposed three-year old who has recent form. She too is ground-versatile and while she has won over this distance, that was as a juvenile last August and might ideally prefer further. Half Nutz met traffic in-running at the Curragh recently and should run well but has a slow-starting tendency. Las Cuatro has shown ability in maidens but meets vastly more experienced rivals.

Lots with chances but the vote goes to COUMSHINGAUN who boasts a C&D win and arrives on the back of a good fourth in a big-field Curragh handicap last time. Half Nutz hinted at a revival when seventh at the same track last week and could emerge as the chief threat, although Karaoke is not without a shout either with few miles still on the clock.

Having run poorly on unsuitaby soft ground on the last few occasions, INVENTOR should be more effective back on a lively surface.

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15:05 Musselburgh Listed (Class 1) 7f - 7 Run

This can go the way of HEREDIA, who was a somewhat unlucky loser when staying on from off the pace at Newmarket behind a subsequent Group 2 winner last time out. The Sandringham winner should relish going back up in trip and she gets the vote ahead of White Moonlight, who had been running well in Meydan before an uninspiring run on her return to British soil in the Chartwell. Irish raider Basil Martini is another to note.

HEREDIA went a bit quiet after completing a 4-timer in the Sandringham at Royal Ascot last summer, but she looked back to her best when runner-up to subsequent Group 2 winner Azure Blue in a listed race at Newmarket on return and this looks a good opportunity for her to resume winning ways. White Moonlight wasn't beaten far in a Group 2 in Dubai early this year and rates the main threat on that form, with Fast Response best of the others.

This can go to HEREDIA, twice placed at Listed level and whose latest narrow defeat at Newmarket has since been franked by the winner.

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15:10 Worcester NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 6 Run

JOHNNY BLUE, who cost 70,000 euro as a three-year-old, has a likable enough pedigree to suggest that Nicky Henderson has plenty to work with going forward. The gelding is a half-brother to Mister Hotelier, who won over both hurdles and fences in Ireland, and it would be no surprise to see him primed to make a successful racecourse debut. His stablemate, Military Mistress also warrants a betting check, while Thirtyfour Thirty has a solid jumping pedigree and is another notable debutant.

The suggestion is JOHNNY BLUE, the mount of Nico de Boinville of the Henderson pair. Hint of Sage and Thirtyfour Thirty might be the pair to give him most to do, although the betting will obviously provide more clues.

Fergal O'Brien's fine record in bumpers this season swings the pendulum in favour of HINT OF SAGE.

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15:20 Epsom Handicap (Class 2) 5f - 20 Run

Silky Wilkie is highly respected, given he wasn't beaten far in the Group 3 Palace House Stakes at Newmarket last month, but he would need to set a modern day weight-carrying record to emerge on top on theses terms. Therefore, it might pay to side with VINTAGE CLARETS, who is versatile regarding ground preference and looks the type to rise to the demands of this unique test. Clarendon House also has to be considered granted his scope for improvement, while Zarzyni and last year's runner-up Mountain Peak also have plenty to offer.

A typically competitive renewal of the ultimate test of speed in British racing, CLARENDON HOUSE getting the nod having impressed with how he went through the contest before fading into fifth at York on reappearance recently. Ancient Times shaped as if just needing the run at Newmarket a fortnight ago, and with the services of a 7 lb claimer who's caught the eye in recent weeks, he's put forward as the main danger. Alligator Alley and 2021 winner Mokaatil are 2 others to consider.

A typically competitive Dash may go to LIVE IN THE MOMENT who should be suited by returning to 5f after a fine run at Doncaster.

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15:25 Doncaster Stakes (Class 2) 7f - 6 Run

Resolute Man was third last time at Newbury when carrying a 7lb penalty in a novice event and he is likely to be in contention once more. However, preference is for ONSLOW GARDENS, who had Back See Daa (fourth) behind when second at Ascot last year. He now makes his return to action and could prove tough to beat back down in distance.

RESOLUTE MAN failed to land the odds at Newbury last month but still advanced his form and is taken to make it 2-3 here. The returning Onslow Gardens would be a major threat though if back from his eight-month absence in top form. Owen Burrows' newcomer Game Set can't be discounted either, especially if the market speaks in his favour.

Although RESOLUTE MAN couldn't land short odds on his Newbury reappearance he impressed with how he travelled and can land a second win.

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15:30 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 6 Run

Lights Are Green and No Regrets know each other rather well after contesting a great battle over C&D last month and the latter is fancied to reverse the form on much better terms. However, the nod here goes to BALLYNAGRAN, who was a bloodless winner over C&D four weeks ago, scoring by eight lengths. A repeat of that form would make him very hard to beat, even after a 6lb rise in the ratings.

LIGHTS ARE GREEN has taken well to chasing and there's no real urge to take him on in his hat-trick bid, especially with further improvement on the cards. No Regrets pushed the selection close over C&D 3 weeks ago and is feared most.

Lights Are Green has thrived in recent weeks but old rival NO REGRETS has a good pull in the weights today and gets the nod.

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15:35 Listowel Handicap 7f - 12 Run

SUPER CUB's only win was in July 2021 but has been running well and is suited by this distance and good ground. Beaten a short-head over this course and distance last September, he has been running well in big-field handicaps recently and should compete from his rating. Rock Etoile has been in excellent form and has obvious claims but is 6lb higher than his last win and might ideally prefer a mile. Chestnutter and Dazzling Spirit finished 17th and 20th respectively behind the selection at Cork recently but were beaten small distances. UK import Sense Of Security has been running well on soft ground but has form on good to firm although has the outside draw.

SUPER CUB pulled clear of the rest when just denied at Gowran 11 days ago so looks ready to end his losing run. The in-form Rock Etoile is the obvious threat, with Sense of Security best of the others.

Just touched over C&D last year, SUPER CUB was also agonisingly denied at Gowran last time but could make amends today.

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15:40 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 3) 9f - 11 Run

OLD SMOKE ran well for a long way in the London Gold Cup before fading somewhat late on, and the slight drop in trip could prove ideal on this occasion as he looks to bounce back. On the other hand, going up in distance could be just what is needed for Dancing In Paris after a strong second at Sandown last week. Stablemates Gareeb and Lion Of War are players based on the pick of their form, while Redcar scorer Milteye is another to note.

Last month's London Gold Cup at Newbury is usually one of the hottest 3-y-o handicaps of the season so OLD SMOKE, who wasn't beaten far into sixth in that, might be able to show he's on a workable mark in these slightly calmer waters. Dancing In Paris has made a strong start to his handicap career and is second choice ahead of Gareeb, who looks the pick of the Charlie Johnston trio. Top-weight Coco Jack is another to consider.

The vote goes to DANCING IN PARIS who has done well since handicapping and his latest close second at Sandown can be marked up.

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15:45 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 4 Run

The Anthony Honeyball stable can do little wrong at present and PURE THEATRE must hold every chance if building on a determined win at Fontwell last time out. A 4lb rise could prove lenient and she can see off Latino Fling, who bounced back to form with a solid victory at Aintree last time out. Walk Of No Shame has the form to get involved in proceedings as well.

LATINO FLING took advantage of a further easing in the weights at Aintree 2 weeks ago and remains on a good mark up 4 lb. Pure Theatre was always holding on when making a winning handicap bow at Fontwell so is feared most.

There should be more to come from PURE THEATRE, who is first choice ahead of Nextdoortoalice.

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15:55 Epsom Handicap (Class 2) 10f - 14 Run

A wide-open contest in which preference is for PERFECT PLAY. A comfortable winner over an extended 1m 2f at Chester last week, he looks capable of defying a 5lb rise and a step up in class may not be enough to stop him mounting another bold bid. Fox Journey seems an obvious threat, given he scored with something in hand at Newmarket most recently, and the son of Roaring Lion must enter calculations off 9lb higher. Course scorer Kadovar is another to consider stepping back up in distance.

FOX JOURNEY won in the style of a colt going places at Newmarket and is selected to make light of a 9 lb rise. Andrew Balding has won this 3 times since 2017 so his course-scorer Kadovar has to enter the reckoning under William Buick. Handicap-newcomers Balance Play, whose Salisbury reappearance form looks strong, and Torito complete the shortlist in this good-quality 3-y-o handicap.

A very strong renewal. Fox Journey and Forca Timao are players but PROMOTER can take a leap forward with his step up in trip.

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16:00 Doncaster Handicap (Class 2) 14f - 9 Run

PROSPER LEGEND has improved with every start to date and got off the mark over 1m4f at Catterick recently. An opening mark of 83 appears to be fair, especially as the son of Australia may well have more progression to come. True Legend has relished the step up in trip since switching to handicap company and the hat-trick seeking colt is an obvious threat to the selection. Others to note are Chronograph, Rathgar and Struth.

Plenty of potential on show here, not least Sir Mark Prescott's TRUE LEGEND who remains on a workable mark and is fancied to go 3-3 this term now his stamina is drawn out more. Rathgar is feared most on the back of his very good York third, although a case can be made for Southwell-scorer Saint George and handicap-debutants Prosper Legend and Midnight Lion.

This field is packed with staying potential but the three to concentrate on may be PROSPER LEGEND, True Legend and Struth.

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16:05 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f - 7 Run

Azof Des Mottes got off the mark at Kelso in April and he merits respect having been nudged up just 3lb. Preference, however, is for DERRACRIN, who made a successful fencing bow over C&D recently, despite throwing in some novicey leaps, and with further improvement on the cards, a 4lb rise looks unlikely to stop him. Our Marty heads the remainder.

AZOF DES MOTTES has taken well to fences and had more in hand than the bare margin suggests at Kelso 7 weeks ago. He can defy a 3 lb rise at the main expense of Derracrin, who made a winning chase debut over C&D 11 days ago. Budarri looks best of the others.

Lucinda Russell's OUR MARTY (nap) shaped as though in need of a stiffer test when fourth over 2m last month and he gets that here.

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16:10 Listowel Maiden 8f - 10 Run

HOTAUGUSTNIGHT was slowly away on debut before running well just five days later, last weekend. That Curragh form is nothing outstanding but she finished well and being by Camelot, is sure to appreciate today's extra furlong. Hooded Phases Of Venus has run two consistent, if unexciting, races thus far and while vulnerable to improving types, should compete. Feach Amach reverts to a mile having tired over 1m4f at Leopardstown. Her earlier form this year was useful but is also vulnerable to progressive rivals. Operatic Artist conceded 9lb when beating Perfect Poise on their respective debuts last year but reappears in a first-time tongue-tie while Perfect Poise is now race-fit. Satin was unplaced at Listed level last year and is long absent while Allesia Fernanda shaped reasonably well in an ordinary Gowran maiden on debut and should improve. Cyber Attack is exposed and runs in first-time blinkers.

PERFECT POISE holds the edge on form and looks to have more improvement in her so Ger Lyons' filly is fancied to open her account at the chief expense of the returning Operatic Artist, who also has the form to play a part. Hotaugustnight and Phases of Venus appeal as the pick of the rest for minor honours.

The Ger Lyons yard is clicking into gear and can score here with PERFECT POISE (nap), who caught the eye at Naas last month

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16:15 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 6 Run

End Zone recorded his fifth career success at Hamilton earlier in the week when scoring by just under a length, and he now has to carry 5lb extra, which might not be enough to prevent him from having a big say once more. However, he does make a quick turnaround and that could open it up for RORY to pounce. The son of Orientor was just touched off at Ayr over 7f and he can go one place better. Without Delay is also noted and, if he takes part, Bulls Aye is an obvious contender because he escapes a penalty for Friday's Carlisle triumph.

This looks decidedly trappy but RORY, despite his wide draw, found the step up in trip having a positive effect when staying on strongly for second at Ayr (7.2f) 11 days ago. Worth a crack at this longer trip on that evidence, he shades the vote, with End Zone and Bulls Aye others fancied to be in the mix.

Preference is for RORY who went close upped to 7f at Ayr last time and still may have more to offer over these longer trips.

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16:20 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 4 Run

A taking winner on his handicap debut at Huntingdon in April, there should be plenty more to come from PLAYTOGETAWAY off a mere 5lb higher mark. As long as he handles the better ground, the five-year-old should have too much for C&D winner Bannister and Pillar Of Steel, who has become well-handicapped and must be of interest on her first start for a new yard.

It was hardly a deep race that PLAYTOGETAWAY won at Huntingdon in April, but he was value for extra over the result and appeals as the type to go on improving for a while yet, so is difficult to oppose in his follow-up bid for all that Pillar of Steel and Bannister have fallen to good marks and go well at this track.

Playtogetaway won well on his handicap debut but PILLAR OF STEEL and Bannister - closely matched - are definite dangers.

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16:30 Epsom Handicap (Class 2) 12f - 9 Run

CAIUS CHORISTER wasn't too far away from maintaining her unbeaten Epsom record over 1m 2f at the April meeting and the step back up in trip promises to yield improvement. The booking of Ryan Moore catches the eye and she is preferred to York scorer Scampi and Sea King, who ran well for second at Kempton on his return. Sheer Rocks is open to further improvement after his Ascot success, while the same can be said of Kempton scorer Max Mayhem.

A rapidly progressive filly in handicaps last term (dual C&D winner), CAIUS CHORISTER produced a very promising comeback effort when runner-up here (10f) in April and, with the return to further rating a plus, she gets the narrow vote to come out on top under Ryan Moore. Impressive York winner Scampi, another C&D winner, is feared, as is Sheer Rocks who scored with a bit to spare on return at Ascot and is also respected with Harry Davies taking off a handy 3 lb.

Scampi has a big chance but, at what's likely to be much bigger odds, HALIPHON can go one better than he did in this race last year.

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16:35 Doncaster Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 6 Run

SHIMMERING SANDS made an encouraging reappearance when third over a mile at Pontefract last week and it would be no surprise to see the four-year-old return to winning ways now back up in trip. Thunder Max could give him most to think about following a promising effort at Haydock, with Master Of Combat and Soames Forsyte others who may go well.

Steadily progressive at 3 yrs, SHIMMERING SANDS produced a promising comeback run when third at Pontefract 8 days ago and, with the prospect of more to come back up in trip, he can confirm his mark a handy one in a first-time tongue tie. Thunder Max, one of the likely pace angles, has become frustrating but holds claims on the pick of his form. Soames Forsyte may have a little more to offer back up in trip.

Having posted two 1m2f wins during a progressive 2022, SHIMMERING SANDS (nap) reappeared with a close third over 1m and gets the nod.

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16:40 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 16 Run

In an open event, a chance is taken on METHUSALAR. Alan King's seven-year-old had been in good form prior to recording a first career success at Bangor in May 2022 (from 1lb higher), and was perhaps in need of the run at Market Rasen on last month's reappearance. Lord Caprio has the ability to go well from his current mark, while Irish raider Chancer Dancer could also play a leading role. Others to note include Royal Mer and Shantou's Temple.

LORD CAPRIO stayed well on the Flat and finished to good effect over 2m here last time, so he might be able to up his game trying this distance for the first time. Chancer Dancer is open to improvement and looks a threat, while market support for Female Approach would look significant.

Noel Kelly's unexposed mare CHANCER DANCER took a big step in the right direction last month and could easily have more to offer.

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16:45 Listowel Stakes 8f - 5 Run

COSMIC INVASION was beaten 27 lengths on Irish debut so requires a leap of faith, but has French form and is suited by conditions. She flopped in her Naas blacktype bid but that was on unsuitable ground over an inadequate distance and had previously finished sixth over seven-furlongs in a juvenile Group 3 last August, which suggests a mile will now suit. Grey Leader won an ordinary maiden in April and while progression is likely, might find an on-song selection too strong. Roman Hands won an auction maiden over seven-furlongs last July and while well held on reappearance over 1m2f, finished reasonably well. However he might now prefer further than a mile and runs in a first-time tongue-tie. Sioux Spirit's form is over shorter distances while course winner Tiverton has been gelded since a disappointing March run.

TIVERTON has a bit to prove having disappointed the last twice, but his earlier promise shouldn't be forgotten just yet and he's worth one more chance to get his career back on track following a gelding operation. Grey Leader won only an ordinary maiden at Gowran in April but appeals as the sort to go on progressing.

An interesting race in which the still unexposed GREY LEADER can improve over this trip to overcome some higher rated rivals

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16:50 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 6 Run

LAAKHOF went in by a head last time at Catterick when sporting a first-time tongue-tie and he was raised 4lb for that success, which could prove to be lenient given two subsequent winners have come out of that race. The son of Profitable can take this and move up in the handicap ranks. The main threat might be Canaria Prince, who continues to prove competitive off his current mark, while Stay Smart is also worthy of consideration.

LAAKHOF got back on track when making a winning return/yard debut at Catterick 3 weeks ago and, remaining with handicapping scope on the pick of his exploits in Ireland, he could well be up to supplementing that success here. Bonito Cavalo will benefit from the forecast strong pace and could pick up the pieces. Dual C&D winner Canaria Prince could also go well from his stand-side rail draw.

The choice is CANARIA PRINCE who has run well lately and is off the same mark as for the second of two C&D successes last August.

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16:55 Worcester Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 9 Run

Hidol Du Livet could put a better foot forward if he can settle better than he did on debut and the six-year-old could have learned a lot from that outing. However, the vote goes to RULER LEGEND, who is rated 88 on the Flat and makes his first start for the Jonjo O'Neill stable. The four-year-old is strongly fancied to strike as he embarks on his career in this sphere. Amalfi Bay completes the shortlist.

The market should reveal plenty here but AMALFI BAY is taken to build on his promising start for Anthony Honeyball and get off the mark in this sphere. Hurdling-newcomer Ruler Legend is feared most, especially if the betting vibes are positive after his absence, while Painless Potter has the form to play a major part if this switch to hurdling sparks a resurgence.

This can go to AMALFI BAY who had some fair form on the Flat and wasn't disgraced in a better race than this on his hurdle debut.

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17:05 Epsom Handicap (Class 2) 6f - 14 Run

Probe arrives in fine form after scoring in a big-field handicap at Newmarket's Guineas meeting, but he does have to cope with a 7lb hike in the ratings and a chance is taken on VENTUROUS. David and Nicola Barron's veteran was a good second at Ayr and a repeat of that effort off the same mark could see him go close. Haymaker won well at Windsor and should be seriously considered, along with last year's victor Mr Wagyu.

A competitive event with the vote going to MR WAGYU, who seems to be coming to the boil just in time to repeat last year's win in this corresponding event. Haymaker and Probe are sprinters very much on the up, so command plenty of respect.

Last year's winner MR WAGYU is well treated on last season's best form and earns the vote on the back of an encouraging run at York.

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17:10 Doncaster Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 11 Run

The progressive Wildfell has a big chance if he can transfer his recent improvement on the all-weather to the turf. That said, preference is still for SUPASPECIALAWESOME, who has yet to finish outside the first two in four starts to date and his effort at Wolverhampton last month suggested that he had more to come. The shortlist is completed by Aclaimed Art and The Parent.

WILDFELL has returned a much improved model this year and is weighted to complete a four-timer despite taking a 9 lb hike for his ready Southwell success last time out. Supaspecialawesome is feared most on the back of his good Wolverhampton second, ahead of in-form pair Lerwick and Centre Court.

If WILDFELL proves as effective on turf he could still be a step ahead of the handicapper. Lerwick is second choice.

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17:15 Listowel Handicap 8f - 11 Run