13:15 Ayr Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 9 Run

Dual course winner Judgment Call appears to have been laid out for this and is sure to have his supporters, but a chance is taken on REVICH. The Richard Spencer-trained gelding won this race two years ago and was narrowly beaten in third off this same mark last year, so makes plenty of appeal after confirming his well-being when third at Chester earlier this month. Isla Kai was a cosy winner at Ripon last month and although a 4lb rise makes life more difficult, he should still be thereabouts.

TITAN ROCK left behind a couple of lesser efforts when runner-up at Thirsk last time and, having won at this meeting back in 2021, he remains well treated on old form. The 5-y-o can build on his latest run to record a second victory of the season, though Revich is respected as he bids for a second success in this race. Isla Kai also merits consideration.

The admirable REVICH won this race in 2021 and was a close third last year. He earns the vote on the back of a good third at Chester.

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13:20 Curragh Maiden 6f - 11 Run

Aidan O'Brien holds a strong hand with three colts returning from mid-season breaks. There was a good word for Emperor Of Rome prior to his debut second at Dundalk, but the master trainer also spoke favourably of BATTLE FLEET and his Navan fourth behind the classy Givemethebeatboys was most encouraging. Latin finished behind Star Hunter at Leopardstown back in May but the chief threat to the Ballydoyle trio could come in the shape of Pipsy, who beat all bar the exciting King Cuan at Cork.

There was a lot to like about PIPSY's opening second at Cork 17 days ago and she can build on that and prove too strong for Aidan O'Brien pair Battle Fleet and Latin.

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13:30 Newbury Group 3 (Class 1) 5f - 5 Run

All eyes will be on Sense Of Duty, who went through the first half of the 2022 campaign unbeaten in three races, culminating in a comprehensive defeat of last week's Portland hero Annaf in the Chipchase at Newcastle. Such a lengthy enforced spell on the sidelines has to be a concern, though, and match practice is on RAASEL's side, with Mick Appleby's speedster also proven over this trip. He was slightly disappointing at Doncaster last weekend, but finished ahead of Nymphadora when third in the King George at Glorious Goodwood.

SENSE OF DUTY remains a top prospect if all is well and is taken to make a winning return. The admirable Raasel looks the danger.

Raasel looks a solid option but NYMPHADORA is useful on her day and could enjoy the run of things here.

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13:35 Listowel Maiden Hurdle 16f - 17 Run

SMOOTH TOM is an interesting recruit to hurdles. The Andy Slattery-trained gelding is a useful sort on the Flat winning twice and was particularly impressive on testing ground at Leopardstown back in May. He put in another creditable performance when runner-up to Goodie Two Shoes at Gowran last time. Good Heavens has a slightly higher rating on the Flat (career high mark of 101) and has shown promise over hurdles including in a Grade 3 at Naas earlier this year. Ninth Loch won a Kilbeggan bumper this summer and the form of his second to The Wallpark on hurdle debut at Killarney received a timely boost here on Wednesday.

NINTH LOCH shaped with plenty of promise sent hurdling when runner-up to a subsequent winner at Killarney 4 weeks ago and is the obvious choice to go one better with improvement on the cards. Good Heavens has yet to translate his useful Flat form to this sphere but still has time on his side and ought to be better for his recent run, while Smooth Tom is a very interesting hurdling newcomer having shown a good level of ability on the Flat.

Good Heavens is opposed with NINTH LOCH, who did everything but win at Killarney. That form has been franked here this week.

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13:40 Newmarket Stakes (Class 4) 8f - 10 Run

Charlie Appleby has had a fine time of it recently and that run may continue here courtesy of BEAUTIFUL LOVE. She has posted two solid efforts so far and with this extra furlong likely to suit, the daughter of Siyouni is taken to open her account at the third time of asking. Kitty Furnival and Haya should have benefited from their debut efforts when finishing fourth and are the likely dangers, although Regal Jubilee and the selection's stablemate Dream Of Hope are interesting newcomers.

All the top local yards are represented and BEAUTIFUL LOVE can make her experience count and get off the mark. Kitty Furnival made a promising start at Goodwood and seems sure to go well with improvement likely. Regal Jubilee heads up a host of interesting newcomers.

With an entry in the Fillies' Mile, BEAUTIFUL LOVE can appreciate this step up in trip and make full use of her experience.

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13:45 Catterick Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 9 Run

LINE SHEET built on her nursery debut when scoring over 7f at Leicester last time and she can continue her upward trajectory. George Scott's charge has been raised 4lb for that one and three quarters of a length success and that could prove lenient on this progressive two-year-old. Vintage Love rates as the biggest danger after running consistently in her career to date and she could have a change of fortunes on her nursery bow, while Lady Ava can build on an encouraging first nursery start.

VINTAGE LOVE enters nurseries from a fair-looking mark and has shaped as if the step up to 7f may unlock some improvement, so gets the nod ahead of Lady Ava, who found 6f an inadequate test on her nursery bow at Thirsk earlier in the week. Line Sheet won a relatively weak affair at Leicester last week but should prove up to making her presence felt again in this company.

This can go to BRANDAISY who ran really well when second on heavy ground on her nursery debut. Line Sheet looks her main threat.

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13:50 Ayr Listed (Class 1) 10f - 7 Run

With the notable omission of William Haggas' My Prospero, ROYAL RHYME can cash in and make his mark at this level. The son of Lope De Vega turned a warm handicap into a procession at Goodwood last month, as he scooted clear on rain-softened ground. Pride Of America is 2lb clear on official ratings, but having to concede 5lb to the former might be a tough ask. Luckin Brew's reappearance has twice been delayed this season, having been withdrawn in both the Cheshire Oaks and Ribblesdale, but she is an interesting candidate if taking her chance.

PRIDE OF AMERICA has been in excellent form in handicaps and is the clear form pick now tackling listed company. Royal Rhyme has a bit to find with the selection but he's progressive and respected, while Luckin Brew has been placed at this level, and is lightly raced, but she's been off 11 months.

The ease with which ROYAL RHYME won a 15-runner Glorious Goodwood handicap last time suggests he can cope with this step up in class.

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13:55 Curragh Handicap 7f - 11 Run

NO MORE PORTER started his solid season off with a fifth in the Irish Lincolnshire and he has hardly run a bad race all year, furthered by his most recent fourth at Leopardstown. The son of Elzaam is allowed to compete off the same rating and he ought to go very close. The main threat is Fernao, who took his maiden in smooth style at Listowel in June and he tries a first-time visor after a gelding operation. Half Nutz completes the shortlist.

HALF NUTZ is down to 2 Ib lower than when successful in this race last season and might prove the answer to it again having recorded a few good efforts in recent weeks. Heavenly Power will be a threat if back to the form when second in a big field over 6f here last month, while Fernao can't have been right last time and retains potential as a lightly-raced sort from an in-form yard.

Maybe the second London bus will come trundling around the corner for DAGODA after her course maiden win

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14:00 York Stakes (Class 4) 6f - 6 Run

STAINCLIFF was sent off at 25/1 on debut at Sandown eight days ago, but she ran a race full of promise to finish runner-up and a repeat effort would give her a big chance here. Invincible Molly has posted two solid performances so far and should not be discounted, along with All Agleam, who improved from her on debut run to finish a fine third at Haydock earlier this month.

STAINCLIFF made an encouraging debut when beaten only by an experienced rival at Sandown 8 days ago and she can go one better with the extra furlong to suit. Heading the potential dangers is All Agleam, who improved from her first outing when third behind a useful prospect at Haydock last time, while Oakland Princess could take a step forward from her initial experience.

If STAINCLIFF makes the anticipated improvement from last week's Sandown debut she'll be a tough nut to crack.

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14:05 Newbury Handicap (Class 2) 13f - 7 Run

Rain-affected conditions could help SALT BAY recapture his sparkle because he made the frame in the Group 1 Criterium International on heavy ground as a two-year-old so a mark of 105 could be lenient for his handicap debut. Like the selection, Laafi began the season in a Classic trial and he has been gelded after a lacklustre Royal Ascot display. Valsad justified favouritism at Southwell's Racing League fixture and should have more to offer. Sea King was disappointing in the Old Borough Cup but will appreciate the slower surface, while Oneforthegutter almost sprung a surprise in last week's Mallard.

VALSAD has shown improved form on his last 2 starts, getting back to winning ways at Southwell 10 days ago, and he remains lightly raced at this sort of trip. The 4-y-o is taken to see off the challenge of Oneforthegutter, who produced his best effort of the season when runner-up at Doncaster last time. Sea King also merits consideration.

It's a small but fascinating field. Veteran NOT SO SLEEPY could prove a handful and is preferred to Oneforthegutter and Valsad.

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14:10 Listowel Maiden Hurdle 20f - 6 Run

Willie Mullins holds a strong hand here and riding arrangements suggest HIGH CLASS HERO is preferred of his trio. The point-to-point winner has scored on both starts for the champion trainer this year, a bumper at this venue before making all when odds-on in a maiden hurdle at the Galway Festival and the booking of Paul Townend looks significant. What Path landed a bumper at the Galway Festival last year and has progressed well over hurdles this season winning over three miles at both Tipperary and Kilbeggan before not enjoying a clear run after the last when beaten a length by The Big Doyen over 2m5f at Galway. Pink In The Park was also seeking a hat-trick over hurdles in that race when a further six lengths back in third. Reverend Hubert won very easily at Downpatrick while Baltic Bird won in good style at Cork and receives weight all-round.

Willie Mullins looks to hold a strong hand and his impressive Galway debut hurdles winner HIGH CLASS HERO is taken to edge out stablemate What Path in this cracking novice hurdle. Baltic Bird and Reverend Hubert both have better days ahead of them too and can't be discounted while Mullins's likely third string Pink In The Park is no forlorn hope either.

The unexposed HIGH CLASS HERO must be talented to have won at Galway despite jumping and hanging left pretty much throughout.

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14:15 Newmarket Handicap (Class 3) 8f - 10 Run

Shining Jewel was a most impressive winner when making all at Chelmsford and if allowed a soft lead, she could be dangerous. An opening mark of 91 seems harsh, though, so she is taken on with FIVE TOWNS, who justified strong market support to land a Windsor handicap with the minimum of fuss and a 5lb rise may not be enough to stop her from following up. Azahara Palace is arguably unlucky not be chasing a five-timer and can't be discounted.

Having opened her account in dominant style at Chelmsford last time, SHINING JEWEL is well worth a chance to go in again with few miles on the clock. Five Towns is another with plenty of potential and she's regarded as a danger along with the thriving Canoodled.

The suggestion is FIVE TOWNS. She came from off the pace, was delivered widest of all and yet still won with comfort at Windsor.

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14:20 Catterick Maiden (Class 5) 6f - 7 Run

This contest seems to revolve around the performance of DR FOSTER, who was a very good second on his second start over 6f at Newmarket and he can go one better today. Michael Appleby's runner was only beaten three quarters of a length when running on gamely on that occasion and he sets a high bar for the rest to aim at. Blufferonthebus shaped as if this step up in trip would suit when third over 5f at this venue last time and she is fancied to give the selection the most to think about, while Shelbourne heads the remainder.

DR FOSTER sets a clear standard on the form of his Newmarket second and will take all the beating if arriving in the same form, though George Scott's Shelbourne showed ability on his debut and should have more to offer, with Blufferonthebus fancied to round out the placings.

Following his excellent second at Newmarket last time DR FOSTER should go one better but is likely to be a warm order to do so.

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14:25 Ayr Handicap (Class 2) 6f - 25 Run

In another wide-open renewal, a chance can be taken on WOVEN, who was runner-up in this race last year off 4lb lower. The seven-year-old has competed over 7f the last twice and he now returns to this sprinting distance, which could spark him back to form in order to go close. Call Me Ginger has won two out of his last three starts and, in his current form, he is difficult to dismiss. Others to note are Bernardo O'Reilly and the hat-trick seeking Rathbone.

APLOMB is fresher than most entering this stage of the season and, having produced two eye-catching efforts since returning from a break last month, he makes plenty of appeal off a good mark and with conditions to suit. Jump The Gun, who was just ahead of Aplomb in this race last year, looks set for another bold show after returning to form at Doncaster where he was just touched off by the re-opposing Rathbone. Iain Jardine's charge is feared most ahead of Gulliver and Wobwobwob.

This should be a thorough test at the trip which will suit WOBWOBWOB who stays further but ran so well back over 6f in August.

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14:30 Curragh Group 2 8f - 6 Run

Stromberg may prove popular here after strolling home on his last two starts, but this represents a significant step up in class and he will need to improve again. GROSVENOR SQUARE won his only start despite running green at Galway and, with improvement to come, the half-brother to Irish Derby winner Santiago may come out on top, while stable companions Chief Little Rock and Navy Seal are last-time-out winners too and also warrant respect.

STROMBERG has created a very good impression on his last 2 outings and is taken to deny Aidan O'Brien a remarkable 22nd win in this Group 2 contest. The presence of Frankie Dettori in the saddle on Navy Seal suggests he could be the pick of the Ballydoyle maestro's trio.

It's hard to take a firm view of the stable's riding arrangements, but NAVY SEAL edges preference over Grosvenor Square.

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14:35 York Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 8 Run

A gelding operation and the switch to handicap company has been the making of UNLIMITED, who backed up his breakthrough triumph at Newbury with a last-gasp Kempton victory. William Haggas' three-year-old has been bumped up another 5lb, but he did account for an in-form opponent at the Sunbury circuit and is worth sticking with. Invisible Friend showed the benefit of wind surgery when scoring at Doncaster, while Award Dancer bounced back to form when coming out third best in a blanket finish at the last meeting here.

UNLIMITED is improving fast and should be up to completing the hat-trick at the expense of more exposed types. Award Dancer is well treated and likely to pose a serious threat, while Invisible Friend is likely to feature if she's in the same form as when justifying support at Doncaster a month ago.

It took until the final two strides before UNLIMITED hit the front at Kempton but the first two drew well clear and another win awaits.

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14:40 Newbury Handicap (Class 2) 10f - 8 Run

Totnes is now 8lb higher than for last month's Chepstow success but the progressive daughter of Kingman merits respect, as does Balance Play, who could bounce back having been well held in a warm heritage handicap at York's Ebor Festival. However, the pair have each endured a harder campaign than LE MANS, who was able to shrug off an opening mark of 78 when winning at Salisbury. A 6lb rise is unlikely to halt further progress and the unexposed Kodiac filly gets the nod.

Ralph Beckett's BALANCE PLAY is taken to resume his progression back on a softer surface. There should be more to come from fellow 3-y-o Le Mans who is second choice ahead of Gaassee, who has a good record in the mud.

Mustazeed looks best of the older options. However, the 3yos have potential and BALANCE PLAY (nap) can bounce back from York.

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14:45 Listowel Handicap Hurdle 20f - 13 Run

BUGS MORAN won a valuable three-mile novice handicap at the Fairyhouse Easter meeting last year and was reappearing after a break of over 15 months when beating all bar Ambitious Fellow in another valuable 2m6f handicap at the Galway Festival. He remains on a competitive mark and Jack Kennedy again takes the ride. Buddy One was placed in competitive handicaps over this trip at Cheltenham and Aintree this spring and may have found two miles just a bit sharp when again running with plenty of credit last time at the Galway Festival. Sequoiaspirit has gained all five career wins on the Flat but has been placed on all three hurdle runs this year, while the locally trained Marelly and Sams Profile are others to consider. The latter has been lightly raced since winning the Grade 2 Galmoy Hurdle in 2021.

BUGS MORAN hasn't stood much racing in recent times, but he took his form up another notch after 15 months off when second in a valuable handicap at Galway and has been given 7 weeks off since then, which is no bad thing in our eyes, so he's expected to go one better. Sequoiaspirit remains without a win over hurdles but is doing nothing wrong and seems sure to be on the premises again providing he stays the longer trip. Marelly progressed well last season and completes the shortlist.

Having finished a career-best 2nd at Galway last time on return from a long absence, BUGS MORAN can have improved enough to score.

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14:50 Newmarket Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 5 Run

Capital Guarantee is unbeaten in three since moving to David O'Meara but while he looks sure to give another good account of himself, his winning streak may come to an end at the hands of RED MAIDS. Mark Rimell appears to have found the key to the three-year-old filly, who has won her last two comprehensively, and with William Buick in the saddle again, she narrowly edges the vote. Ararat should appreciate a return to an easier surface and appears best of the rest.

Mark Rimell's filly RED MAIDS has really clicked into gear of late so is fancied to defy an 8 lb weight hike and complete a quick hat-trick. Capital Guarantee hasn't looked back since joining David O'Meara though and is greatly feared in his bid for a four-timer, while Magical Merlin is weighted to have a big say too and shouldn't be underestimated either in an intriguing handicap.

In-form filly RED MAIDS could well progress again and complete a hat-trick. Capital Guarantee is feared most.

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14:55 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 7 Run

Eldeyaar was a good winner over 6f at Ripon last time and he appears primed to offer another bold bid, but he may be susceptible to some better treated rivals and the nod goes to LANGHOLM. Michael Dods' charge has been raised 1lb for a length second over C&D last time and this consistent performer appears likely to be hard to beat today. Wade's Magic has form that ties in with both of the aforementioned runners and he's likely to be in the mix again.

LANGHOLM was beaten only by a unexposed 3-y-o here last time and he's fancied to gain his first win of the season. Eldeyaar held a positional advantage when beating course specialist Wade's-Magic at Ripon when they last met and that pair head the list of dangers.

This looks a good opportunity for course regular LANGHOLM to get off the mark for the year after a series of good runs here.

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15:00 Ayr Group 3 (Class 1) 6f - 9 Run

Raqiya has shown Group-race potential in registering bloodless victories at Salisbury and Haydock, but PRETTY CRYSTAL has the required form in the book at this level. Since making a successful start to her career at Ripon, the daughter of Dubawi has acquitted herself really well in three Group 3 contests and she can give Richard Fahey his third victory in this race in the past four renewals. Dorothy Lawrence proved her Lowther fourth was no fluke when pipped in the Dick Poole, while Navassa Island is the pick of the Irish raiders.

RAQIYA could be the potential class act here after impressive wins at Salisbury and Haydock and she can come out on top. Pretty Crystal has been holding her own in top fillies' contests and is one to note for Richard Fahey, who has won 2 of the last 3 runnings of this. Exponista could outrun big odds.

Dorothy Lawrence sets a good form standard but RAQIYA is an exciting prospect having posted easy novice wins the last twice.

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15:05 Curragh Handicap 5f - 18 Run

SILMANIYA has finished runner-up the last twice and this looks a good opportunity to go one better on this occasion. Johnny Murtagh's charge is on 3lb better terms with The Highway Rat, who finished just half a length in front of the selection at Navan earlier in the month. The top-weight is feared most with this drop in trip likely to bring out some more improvement in the five-year-old, while the consistent Never Shout Never can improve further and go well despite a 3lb rise for his second over 6f here last time.

Another hot renewal of this premier sprint handicap, with CURRAHEEN PRINCESS selected to better last year's second and come out on top. Real Force and Never Shout Never are among the chief dangers.

Cork 5f winner NEVER SHOUT NEVER gets the vote on the strength of an excellent seconf over 6f here on Irish Champions Weekend

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15:10 York Handicap (Class 3) 7f - 6 Run

EMPEROR'S STAR chased home an exciting prospect on his Newmarket debut in July before coming unstuck in testing conditions at Sandown. The son of Sea The Stars opened his account in workmanlike fashion at Chelmsford last time, but an opening mark of 91 would appear to be within his range and he is taken to make a winning nursery debut. Classy Boy merits consideration now upped in trip, while Up The Jazz must also be noted back on turf following a below-par run at Southwell.

BULMER BANK is showing steady progress and could be worth chancing off a low opening mark. The well-bred Emperor's Star is the obvious threat.

The vote goes to CLASSY BOY, with the way he has performed so far and his pedigree all suggesting he will relish this extra furlong.

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15:15 Newbury Group 2 (Class 1) 6f - 6 Run

Haatem failed to back up his Vintage Stakes win when down the field in the Gimcrack, but he sets the standard on official ratings and looks set to go well under his penalty. Array (third) is fancied to reverse Sirenia Stakes form with Seven Questions (second), but the vote goes to MISTER SKETCH. The form of his recent Salisbury romp is up for debate, but he has been bought by Wathnan Racing since and the fact he is pitched in at the deep end straight away might be indicative of the esteem in which he is held.

Not the strongest of renewals but MISTER SKETCH looked potentially smart when a wide-margin winner at Salisbury so could be the way to go. There wasn't much between Seven Questions and Array when placed in the Sirenia Stakes at Kempton 2 weeks ago and they head the dangers.

Well-bred Juddmonte colt ARRAY gets the percentage call. Seven Questions is second choice ahead of Mister Sketch.

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15:20 Listowel Handicap Hurdle 20f - 14 Run

INDIE BELLE won over this trip at Punchestown last year and has scored three times since over fences including at the Punchestown Festival this spring. The Robert Widger-trained mare has had a summer break and reverts to hurdles off a 20lb lower mark compared to her chase rating. Kellie's Dream appreciated soft ground when successful at Kilbeggan in July while others to consider include Kalanisi Dubh, a winner on soft ground at Down Royal last Christmas, and Everystep Oftheway. The latter has solid claims on his third to Miss Tempo over a similar trip at Naas. Gekkota showed some promise when keeping on nicely into third behind Listentillitellyea at Galway last week with Kitsilano, let down by his jumping, about four lengths behind.

INDIE BELLE has looked as good as ever when winning her last 2 starts over fences and is taken to complete the hat-trick. Gekkota and Run Like Fada head the dangers.

Not many of these make much appeal but GEKKOTA looks a solid choice after a fine effort at Galway over 2m, running on.

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15:25 Newmarket Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 11 Run

BUSSENTO was only beaten a length into third in a class 2 event at Ascot and has been raised just 1lb. The three-year-old is aided by the booking of the in-form William Buick and he could prove tough to beat. Last-time-out winner Rock Of England retains the visor that may have brought out the improvement needed to score at Carlisle and he should go well off 5lb higher. Abate was a fair third at Doncaster and he isn't out of it either.

ROCK OF ENGLAND has done well since dropping to this trip and scored with more in hand than the margin suggested at Carlisle last time, so he's taken to follow up from a 5 lb higher mark. Celtic Champion remains low mileage and has valid excuses for finishing down the field at Wolverhampton last time, so also makes the shortlist, with Shades of Summer and Dashing Dick others to consider.

With a strong pace to chase it could be worth risking the free-going HEROISM. There have been valid excuses the last twice.

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15:30 Catterick Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 8 Run

ZAPHEA deservedly got off the mark with a commanding display at Musselburgh last week, and reverting to nursery company should hold no fears as she looks to go in again. Soft ground may be a question mark, but as long as she handles it, the daughter of Dandy Man should have too much for the unexposed Cool Run and Vice Captain, who arrives with similar claims on the back of a comfortable success at Bath.

VICE CAPTAIN found a bit extra for the drop to the minimum trip when getting off the mark in a Bath maiden 10 days ago and he looks the way to go back in handicap company. Cool Run has been expensive to follow so far but she's fancied to go very close on nursery debut, with Zaphea and C&D winner Travel Candy completing the shortlist.

Judged on breeding there should still be progress to come from COOL RUN (nap). Second choice is Newport Bay.

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15:35 Ayr Handicap (Class 2) 6f - 24 Run

SIGNIFICANTLY confirmed his well-being when a short-head second in the Portland at Doncaster a week ago. Off the same mark here, the five-year-old could go one better with the benefit of an extra half a furlong. Orazio failed to fire on the heavy going in the Stewards' Cup last time but is a big player based on his promising effort in the Wokingham the time before. Magical Spirit won the Silver Cup here in 2020 and it would be no surprise to see him make the frame now back at this venue, while Aleezdancer is another to note following an eye-catching effort in the Stewards' Cup on his most recent outing. The shortlist is completed by the previous winners Bielsa and Summerghand.

A superb renewal of the Ayr Gold Cup and once more it could go the way of David O'Meara's most likeable veteran SUMMERGHAND who shows absolutely no signs of slowing down at the age of nine and can swoop late to repeat his fine 2022 victory. Significantly just failed in Doncaster's Portland and seems sure to be in the mix once more along with last year's third Juan Les Pins. Orazio remains with potential and also can't be ruled out. Bielsa, Northern Express and Ramazan complete the shortlist.

The Stewards' offers hope that ALEEZDANCER (nap) has one of these big sprints in him. Juan Les Pins has a major chance if he runs.

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15:40 Curragh Stakes 7f - 23 Run

CHERRY BLOSSOM was an easy maiden winner over 6f here before going on to fill second place in the Group 2 Lowther at York a month ago. The daughter of No Nay Never may improve for this step up in trip and will be hard to beat if doing so. Guildenstern should not be underestimated having chased home a top-class prospect on his racecourse bow at this venue last month. My Mate Alfie edges out Do It With Style and Storm Miami to be best of the rest.

Europe's most valuable juvenile contest that looks ripe for CHERRY BLOSSOM to strike after her fine second in the Lowther. British-trained runners came to the fore last year and Mission To Moon and Havanagreattime are big players.

The extra furlong should not be a problem for the Lowther Stakes runner-up CHERRY BLOSSOM (nap), potentially a cut above these rivals

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15:45 York Handicap (Class 3) 7f - 17 Run

THE TURPINATOR was value for more than the winning margin suggests at Thirsk last time out and a 4lb rise could prove to be lenient as he looks to follow up. Runner-up over course and distance twice before and a narrow winner at Thirsk recently, No Nay Nicki is a key player, along with Percy's Lad, who wasn't beaten far at Chester last time. Orbaan and Wild Lion are classy sorts who cannot be ruled out, while Another Investment and Fortamour are also capable of being in the shake-up.

APHELIOS is in a good vein of form at present and might prove the answer to this very open handicap. Quest For Fun already has a big-field C&D win to his name this year and is respected with Jonny Peate taking 3 lb off. English Oak and Lowton are lightly raced 3-y-os who have the potential for better and also make the shortlist.

It may be worth siding with QUEST FOR FUN who beat another big field over C&D in July and may have similar conditions this time.

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15:50 Newbury Stakes (Class 4) 7f - 7 Run

NATIONAL INTEREST, who cost 800,000 euros as a yearling, only found one too good in a valuable race at Deauville on his debut last month. The son of Kingman should only improve for that experience and could be hard to beat if doing so. New Chelsea and Trafalgar Square are others with valid form claims, while Feigning Madness is the pick of the newcomers.

NATIONAL INTEREST is clearly held in high regard (holds an entry in the Futurity Trophy) and, having shown bags of ability when runner-up in a Deauville maiden on his debut last month, there's no real urge to take him on in his bid to go one better. Trafalgar Square made a pleasing start to his career over C&D back in July and is second choice, with Feigning Madness clear pick of the newcomers before market clues.

Haggas-trained NATIONAL INTEREST can emerge on top, having been runner-up when he chased a big prize at Deauville first time out.

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15:55 Listowel Handicap Hurdle 20f - 14 Run

ATIMETODREAM gets the vote to defy topweight in what appears the stronger of the two divisions. The Henry de Bromhead-trained mare was third to hot-pot Irish Point in a 23-runner Cork maiden on soft ground and made a bright start in handicaps when beating all bar I Don't Get It over 2m3f at Limerick in May. She missed a couple of engagements since including when in season here last Sunday. Mac's Xpress ran a cracker over two miles here on Monday when third to The King Of Prs and it will be interesting to see how he copes with this extra half-mile. Hard Target won on testing ground at Clonmel and has been a model of consistency recently over this trip, while Vintage Gold and Blenheim Belle both come here off the back of a win last month.

ATIMETODREAM showed improved form when runner-up on her handicap bow at Limerick in May and she remains with potential back from a break. Mac's Xpress and Vintage Gold head the dangers.

On the form of her maiden hurdle 3rd to Irish Point last year, ATIMETODREAM should be able to win this on her second handicap start.

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16:00 Newmarket Handicap (Class 2) 18f - 10 Run

GRAND PROVIDENCE was unlucky not to justify favouritism, going down fighting at Goodwood, and a 2lb rise may not be enough to prevent her from going one better. The hat-trick seeking Campaign Trail has to be considered, with his latest Nottingham victory proving that he has a future as a stayer. Of the remainder, Irish raider Extensio makes the most appeal after his Clonmel success.

CAMPAIGN TRAIL is an improving and unexposed stayer who looks up to completing the hat-trick. Fellow 3-y-o Grand Providence may emerge as the biggest threat with this extra distance likely to suit, with the thriving Extensio best of the others.