1 Saturday 15th July 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Saturday 15th July 2023

There were 48 Races on Saturday 15th July 2023 across 7 meetings. There was 6 races at Chester, 7 races at Newmarket, 7 races at York, 7 races at Ascot, 8 races at Navan, 7 races at Salisbury, 6 races at Hamilton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 15th July 2023

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

13:20 Navan Maiden 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	2 1st (2) (2.75/1 +31%) Ocean Baroque	2.75 2.75/1(+31%)	(2) Ocean Baroque 2.75/1, Thrice-raced gelding. 11/2, fourth of 10 in maiden at this C&D (good to soft) 34 days ago. Not completely dismissed. Has three runs under his belt, rating of 83 is high enough to give him a leading chance.
2	6 2nd (6) (2.5/1 +50%) West Of Wichita	2.5 2.5/1(+50%)	(6) West Of Wichita 2.5/1, Lightly-raced filly. Good second of 9 in maiden at Bellewstown (5f, good to soft, 9/4) 9 days ago. Merits respect. Narrowly beaten over this trip at Bellewstown on her fourth start, experience an asset.
3	10 3rd (10) (16/1 +60%) Not A Sinner	16 16/1(+60%)	(10) Not A Sinner 16/1, Foaled March 8. 14,000 gns yearling, Land Force filly. Dam, 6f winner (including at 2 yrs), half-sister to useful winner up to 9f Tauman. Dam won over 6f, main positive is that Colin Keane takes the ride for his father.
4	8 4th (8) (50/1 +0%) Sanshiro	50 50/1(+0%)	(8) Sanshiro 50/1, Twice-raced gelding. Tenth of 17 in maiden (40/1) at the Curragh (6f, good to soft) 50 days ago. Hard to make a case for. Trainer runs four in this race including two with placed form who have more obvious claims.
5th	14 5th (14) (10/1 +17%) Answer Me Nay	10 10/1(+17%)	(14) Answer Me Nay 10/1, Foaled April 12. €9,000 yearling, Ten Sovereigns filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 7f winner Aussie View and useful 7f winner Queen's Course. Dam winner up to 1m (2-y-o 5f/6f winner). Interesting newcomer. Dam was a speedy sort in Britain and won a 6f Irish Group 3 before her export to Denmark.
6th	11 6th (11) (2.5/1 +29%) Clonmacash	2.5 2.5/1(+29%)	(11) Clonmacash 2.5/1, Twice-raced colt. Third of 9 in maiden at Down Royal (5f, good, 25/1) 22 days ago. Likely to be on the premises. Showed promise at Down Royal despite being hampered early and getting unbalanced late.
7th	13 7th (13) (25/1 +50%) Rhasidat	25 25/1(+50%)	(13) Rhasidat 25/1, Foaled March 30. €25,000 foal, 12,000 gns yearling, £15,000 2-y-o, Mehmas filly. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. First foal out of a mare who won over 6f at Wolverhampton at two, best watched.
8th	3 8th (3) (100/1 -52%) Chou Chou	100 100/1(-52%)	(3) Chou Chou 100/1, Twice-raced gelding. 16/1, seventh of 11 in maiden at Bellewstown (7.8f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Up against it. Will need to qualify for a handicap mark on the evidence of his first two outings.
9th	15 9th (15) (28/1 +58%) Call Me Culann	28 28/1(+58%)	(15) Call Me Culann 28/1, Foaled February 25. €1,000 yearling, resold €1,000 yearling, Soldier's Call filly. Dam unraced. Not an obvious sort on paper. First foal, dam an unraced half-sister to winners Plunkett and Centrifolia.
10th	9 10th (9) (11/1 +67%) Alabama Calling	11 11/1(+67%)	(9) Alabama Calling 11/1, Foaled March 15. 6,000 gns foal, 15,000 gns yearling, Soldier's Call filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including winner up to 7f Duesenberg and 9f winner Macho Guest. Makes some appeal on paper. Half-sister to winners including one who won first time out for Richard Fahey.
11th	5 11th (5) (80/1 -60%) Strong Possibility	80 80/1(-60%)	(5) Strong Possibility 80/1, Twice-raced filly. Last of 9 in maiden (20/1) at Bellewstown (5f, good to soft) 9 days ago. From a top stable but nothing yet to suggest any sort of chance in maiden company.

LTO Selection:

Recent Curragh runner-up CHANDIGAH can get off the mark at the third time of asking. The Darren Bunyan-trained colt started off over 7f but appeared more suited to being dropped back in trip last time. He has another furlong less to travel now but given the stiff nature of this track, it could prove ideal for the son of Churchill. Kieran Cotter has had a few juvenile winners already this term and Ocean Baroque looks capable of getting involved. The Caravaggio gelding has shaped well on all three starts, including over course and distance last time. West Of Wichita ran her best race to date when dropped back to this trip at Bellewstown earlier this month. A reproduction would see the Kevin Coleman-trained filly go close.

CHANDIGAH tooked a marked step forward from his debut when runner-up to a promising sort at the Curragh recently and probably won't need to improve again to go one better. West of Wichita and Clonmacash look the chief dangers.

Darren Bunyan has four runners here and can collect with CHANDIGAH whose 66-1 second of 18 at the Curragh was a very pleasing effort

13:20 Navan Maiden 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:40 Newmarket Maiden (Class 3) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (1.25/1 +64%) Race The Wind	1.25 1.25/1(+64%)	(9) Race The Wind 1.25/1, Bred to be at least useful, shaped as if better for the experience when fourth of 6 in maiden at this C&D on debut a fortnight ago. Can improve from that first run and yard's 2-y-o runners command respect. Likely to be more clued-up than when fourth of six on C&D debut; big player.
2	5 2nd (5) (11/1 +31%) Get Jiggy With It	11 11/1(+31%)	(5) Get Jiggy With It 11/1, Foaled April 9. €60,000 yearling, Highland Reel filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including smart winner up to 1m Primo Bacio and useful 7f/1m winner Smile of Love. Watch for market clues with yard going well. Bred to be useful and cost 60,000euros as a yearling; must be respected.
3	11 3rd (11) (4.5/1 +31%) Zenjabeela	4.5 4.5/1(+31%)	(11) Zenjabeela 4.5/1, Foaled February 13. Too Darn Hot filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including 2-y-o 7.4f winner Cell Sa Beela. Dam unraced half-sister to high-class winner Alpha Centauri. Of plenty of interest given her pedigree, so she's one to note on debut. By Too Darn Hot out of half-sister to 3 Group 1 winners; interesting newcomer; a top yard.
4	6 4th (6) (4/1 +67%) Love You Darling	4 4/1(+67%)	(6) Love You Darling 4/1, Produced a promising first effort when second in minor event at Leicester (7f) 6 days ago, no match for an above-average prospect but keeping on final 1f. Entitled to progress with that experience behind her. Some promise after slow start in Leicester novice; should improve for the experience.
5th	2 5th (2) (5/1 +55%) Bernese	5 5/1(+55%)	(2) Bernese 5/1, Foaled February 19. Expert Eye filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 6f winner Chasseral. Dam 1m-1¼m winner. Appeals on paper so she's one to consider on debut. Expert Eye half-sister to a 6f 2yo winner from a useful family; fits the bill on paper.
6th	7 6th (7) (125/1 -56%) Makuri	125 125/1(-56%)	(7) Makuri 125/1, Has failed to beat a rival in two starts so far, still in need of the experience in 6-runner maiden at this C&D 22 days ago. Likely to need more time. Hasn't beaten a rival in her two outings, latest over C&D; hard to fancy.
7th	10 7th (10) (50/1 -25%) Spirit La Adelita	50 50/1(-25%)	(10) Spirit La Adelita 50/1, Foaled March 21. Mayson filly. Sister to useful winner up to 1m Stone Soldier and half-sister to 2-y-o 6f winner L'Addition and 1m winner Duchess of Fife. Hooded for her first outing and others make more appeal. Stable has modest strike-rate with 2yos and this one wears a hood for her debut.

LTO Selection:

This can go the way of Irish raider CONTENT, who may have disappointed when well fancied for the Chesham but was a promising third at Leopardstown on her debut. Aidan O'Brien's filly is bred in the purple, being a daughter of dual Nunthorpe winner Meccas's Angel, and she is preferred to Windsor runner-up Duely Spiced and Love You Darling, whose Leicester second may be advertised later by Great Truth in the Superlative. Zenjabeela looks the pick of the newcomers.

Bred in the purple, CONTENT shaped well at Leopardstown on debut before racing keenly at Royal Ascot next time, so she is taken to get back on track returned to maiden company. The daughter of Galileo can open her account, though Charlie Appleby's Race The Wind can improve from her first start here and is feared most. Zenjabeela is the pick of the newcomers.

The best piece of form is CONTENT's third at Leopardstown and she's taken to bounce back from an underwhelming run at Royal Ascot.

13:40 Newmarket Maiden (Class 3) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:45 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 5f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
18	18 (18) (10/1 +44%) Call Me Ginger	10 10/1(+44%)	(18) Call Me Ginger 10/1, Scored 3 times last year (including over this C&D) and wasn't seen to best effect at Ayr earlier this week. However, others look more persuasive despite his tempting mark. Below best in 2023; very capable C&D winner; 2lb lower than Portland win (awarded race).
1	17 1st (17) (22/1 +21%) The Big Board	22 22/1(+21%)	(17) The Big Board 22/1, Resumed progress when landing 7-runner handicap at Doncaster (5f, firm) 8 days ago but finds himself in a hotter contest now and will need to find improvement to defy his new mark. Has improved this year, winning two of three starts, but more needed at this level.
2	6 2nd (6) (18/1 -13%) Badri	18 18/1(-13%)	(6) Badri 18/1, Had a productive year, winning 4 of his 8 starts. Below par when thirteenth of 14 to Vintage Clarets at Newcastle (5f, 5/2) latest but could well bounce back here. Improved turf form this year, winning at 5f/6f; ran flat on AW latest; others more likely.
3	11 3rd (11) (8.5/1 -13%) Vintage Clarets	8.5 8.5/1(-13%)	(11) Vintage Clarets 8.5/1, Back on scoreboard at Chester (5.1f) last month and followed up in ready fashion at Newcastle (5f, 12/1) 15 days ago. 6 lb higher now but not taken lightly. Smart 6f form here as 2yo; in good run of form of late and impressive on AW latest; solid.
4	4 4th (4) (6.5/1 +28%) Raasel	6.5 6.5/1(+28%)	(4) Raasel 6.5/1, Another big success story for these connections, winning at listed/Group 3 level last year. Yet to hit the same heights this time round but takes in his first handicap for well over a year and can't be ruled out. Cheekpieces on first time. Had excuses this year; won 6 times in a hood, first-time cheekpieces on back in a handicap.
5th	5 5th (5) (22/1 +21%) Existent	22 22/1(+21%)	(5) Existent 22/1, Highly tried since winning a pair of AW handicaps early last year and arrives on back of a below-par effort in Sprint Stakes at Sandown 7 days ago. Visor now tried. Both handicap wins came on AW early in 2022; looks high in weights back at this level.
6th	2 6th (2) (4.5/1 +40%) King's Lynn	4.5 4.5/1(+40%)	(2) King's Lynn 4.5/1, Returned to form at Chester in May and far from disgraced from a wide draw in Wokingham over this course since. Warrants respect. Has strong form over 5f and 6f here; had excuse in Wokingham last month; right up there.
7th	1 7th (1) (5/1 +29%) Rohaan	5 5/1(+29%)	(1) Rohaan 5/1, Very smart gelding who has an excellent record at this course, winning the Wokingham at Royal meeting for the last 2 seasons. Yet to fire in either outing this season, however, and percentage call is to look elsewhere. Superb at 6f here; strong 5f form in 2021; below par in 2023; not ignored back in handicap.
8th	19 8th (19) (9/1 +25%) Harry Brown	9 9/1(+25%)	(19) Harry Brown 9/1, Won twice from 5 starts this year and shaped much better than bare result when ninth of 26 in handicap (9/1) over C&D (good to firm) 22 days ago, first home in group. 4 lb out of the handicap but must enter calculations. Two wins from just 5 handicap starts, both on AW; ran well in big C&D handicap in June.
9th	16 9th (16) (28/1 +0%) Spoof	28 28/1(+0%)	(16) Spoof 28/1, Has returned in top form this year, getting back to winning ways at Windsor last month before following up under a penalty over this C&D 9 days later. Failed to run his race (too keen) at Hamilton latest, however, and takes on better company now. Two 5f wins in the spring, including C&D; off since May; this is harder than he's used to.
10th	9 10th (9) (25/1 -25%) Arecibo	25 25/1(-25%)	(9) Arecibo 25/1, Returned to form when ¾-length third of 6 to Dream Composer in handicap at Sandown (5f, good) 8 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Not the easiest to win with, though. Ordinary strike-rate but useful on his day, including C&D; best form of 2023 last week.
11th	8 11th (8) (11/1 +21%) Dream Composer	11 11/1(+21%)	(8) Dream Composer 11/1, Has taken his form up a notch this year, bagging his third handicap when getting up close home at Sandown over this trip 8 days ago. Just 1 lb higher now and holds solid claims. Showed plenty in both C&D handicaps; progressive in 2023; can go well; lowest draw a query.
12th	15 12th (15) (16/1 -33%) Whenthedealinsdone	16 16/1(-33%)	(15) Whenthedealinsdone 16/1, Bagged C&D handicap in September off similar mark but been rather inconsistent since and makes limited appeal in first-time blinkers. C&D winner in autumn; not looked ahead of his mark this year; blinkers replace cheekpieces.
13th	14 13th (14) (50/1 -25%) Hierarchy	50 50/1(-25%)	(14) Hierarchy 50/1, Useful 6f winner for Hugo Palmer but yet to reach same heights in a trio of starts for current connections. Handicapper reacting accordingly at least. Placed in Group company as 2yo; well beaten in 2 Meydan runs for new yard and in Britain.
14th	13 14th (13) (10/1 -25%) Zarzyni	10 10/1(-25%)	(13) Zarzyni 10/1, Ran a cracker when fourth of 20 in handicap at Epsom (5f, good to firm) 42 days ago, nearest finish. Figures off a handy mark and is one for the shortlist. Now 10lb lower than 3rd here last July; promising 5f run at Epsom latest; on the premises.
15th	10 15th (10) (50/1 -25%) Get It	50 50/1(-25%)	(10) Get It 50/1, Won pair of handicaps for Clive Cox last year but been more miss than hit since and was disappointing for current yard when last seen at Sakhir in February. Vulnerable since winning the second of two 5f handicaps in 2022; off since February.

LTO Selection:

Having finished a creditable fifth in the King's Stand here last month, Equilateral makes obvious appeal eased significantly in grade. Vintage Clarets arrives here in search of his hat-trick, having notched up successes at Chester and Newcastle recently and must enter calculations, but marginal preference is for ZARZYNI. David & Nicola Barron's gelding is now 10lb lower than when finishing third behind Bond Chairman (second) and Mountain Peak (winner) in the corresponding event last year. He was fourth in the Epsom Dash last time out, suggesting he might be ready to exploit his current mark. Whenthedealinsdone and Rohaan are just two others to consider in a wide-open event.

Preference is for ZARZYNI, who has shaped well the last twice and is 10 lb lower than when a good third in this contest 12 months ago. Vintage Clarets, Harry Brown and King's Lynn make up the shortlist in what looks a highly-competitive opener.

King's Lynn can go well back over 5f but VINTAGE CLARETS has hit form at the right time and he is preferred.

13:45 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:50 Navan Handicap 5f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	14 1st (14) (6.5/1 +46%) Shoebox King	6.5 6.5/1(+46%)	(14) Shoebox King 6.5/1, One win from 21 Flat runs. 9/2, below form fourth of 12 in handicap at Chester (5.1f, good) 15 days ago. Blinkers on first time. Good effort when fourth at Chester last time, needs to find extra in first-time blinkers.
2	5 2nd (5) (20/1 +9%) Tai Sing Yeh	20 20/1(+9%)	(5) Tai Sing Yeh 20/1, C&D winner. Fourth of 5 in handicap at Bellewstown (5f, good to soft, 8/1) 9 days ago. Ten-time winner, not quite at his best on his last two starts but takes his racing well.
3	15 3rd (15) (5/1 +50%) Sosallycanwait	5 5/1(+50%)	(15) Sosallycanwait 5/1, Remains a maiden after 22 Flat runs. Creditable sixth of 15 in handicap (5/1) at Bellewstown (5f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Can make presence felt. Longstanding maiden was placed twice last month, another respectable run at Bellewstown.
4	11 4th (11) (6.5/1 +19%) Nordic Passage	6.5 6.5/1(+19%)	(11) Nordic Passage 6.5/1, Twenty three runs since last win in 2020. Creditable seventh of 16 in handicap (8/1) at Tipperary (5f, good) 10 days ago, denied a clear run. Lurks on a very dangerous mark. On a long losing run, recent Tipperary showing provides mild encouragement.
5th	6 5th (6) (40/1 -186%) Coolcalmncollected	40 40/1(-186%)	(6) Coolcalmncollected 40/1, Won twice at Dundalk to end 2022 but found good run of form coming to a halt when fourth of 7 in minor event at Dundalk (6f, 4/1). Off 169 days. Progressive in winning two nurseries at Dundalk last year, encouraging jockey booking.
6th	7 6th (7) (6/1 +29%) Greek Flower	6 6/1(+29%)	(7) Greek Flower 6/1, 5/1, respectable sixth of 13 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, good) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Maiden has been placed in five of her ten starts, may improve a little with cheekpieces.
7th	20 7th (20) (12/1 +57%) Tammany Hall	12 12/1(+57%)	(20) Tammany Hall 12/1, C&D winner. One win from 31 Flat runs. Twenty six runs since last win in 2020. Bit below form seventh of 19 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, good, 7/1) 7 days ago. Competing from 7lb out of the handicap, faces a very stiff task in the circumstances.
8th	8 8th (8) (6/1 +63%) Maggie Mcgrath	6 6/1(+63%)	(8) Maggie Mcgrath 6/1, Fourth of 6 in minor event at Tipperary (5f, good, 28/1) 10 days ago. Makes handicap debut and mark asks for more. Coped quite well with a stiff task at Tipperary last week, interesting in first handicap.
9th	12 9th (12) (66/1 -230%) Storm Eric	66 66/1(-230%)	(12) Storm Eric 66/1, Winner at Dundalk in April. Tenth of 14 in handicap at Leopardstown (7.2f, good, 16/1) 23 days ago, merely closing up late. Significantly down in trip. Very hard to make a case for. Won over 7f at Dundalk in April, first time over this trip which may prove inadequate.
10th	10 10th (10) (7/1 -40%) Inishmot Prince	7 7/1(-40%)	(10) Inishmot Prince 7/1, 7/2, third of 5 in handicap at Bellewstown (5f, good to soft) 9 days ago. Down to a good mark and strongly-run 5f will help his cause kept to this trip. All five wins have come on AW, third in a five-runner contest at Bellewstown nine days ago.
11th	4 11th (4) (50/1 -257%) Army Of India	50 50/1(-257%)	(4) Army Of India 50/1, Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 9/2). Off 176 days. First run for yard after leaving Julie Camacho. Three-time winner in Britain including twice at two, has competed well off higher marks.
12th	17 12th (17) (14/1 +36%) Gallow Hill	14 14/1(+36%)	(17) Gallow Hill 14/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Below form seventh of 18 in handicap (5/2) at Fairyhouse (6f, good) 44 days ago. Others more persuasive. Placed only once from 16 outings, 3lb out of the handicap, others much preferred.
13th	13 13th (13) (10/1 +17%) Pretty Smart	10 10/1(+17%)	(13) Pretty Smart 10/1, C&D winner. Respectable 2½ lengths fifth of 19 to Collective Power in handicap at this C&D (good to soft, 18/1) 34 days ago. Enters calculations. Encouraging fifth over C&D last month, may be on the point of hitting form again.
14th	19 14th (19) (66/1 -32%) Sin E Shekells	66 66/1(-32%)	(19) Sin E Shekells 66/1, Remains a maiden after 36 Flat runs. 28/1, seventh of 15 in handicap at Bellewstown (5f, good to soft) 8 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Still a maiden after 36 starts, little apparent chance from 7lb out of the handicap.
15th	18 15th (18) (100/1 -150%) Tynan	100 100/1(-150%)	(18) Tynan 100/1, Eighth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 11/2). Off 6 months. Best run when second at Dundalk last winter, lacks a recent run, 3lb out of the handicap.

LTO Selection:

LITTLE QUEENIE showed her appreciation for the step back into handicap company when regaining the winning thread at Naas last week. She has been raised 6lb but has been competitive off this sort of mark in the past and can complete a quickfire double. Collective Power was a winner here last month and the hike he received for that comfortable success is more than offset by his capable apprentice jockey taking over in the saddle. Greek Flower has run well in a couple of much better contests on her last two starts, so the John Feane-trained filly will appreciate this easier grade. She also wears first-time cheekpieces in her bid to gain the first win of her career.

ARNHEIM made a very pleasing start for his new yard when third at Down Royal 3 weeks ago and fancied to build on that, he could be the answer to this tricky puzzle. Inishmot Prince is likely to be staying on kept to 5f, with Nordic Passage another to consider.

It may pay to take a chance on PRETTY SMART who is 12lb below last season's highest mark and has hinted at a return to form

13:50 Navan Handicap 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:00 York Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (3.5/1 +36%) Blue For You	3.5 3.5/1(+36%)	(1) Blue For You 3.5/1, Proved a model of consistency prior to deservedly opening his account for this yard over C&D in August, staying on to lead line. Good fifth on return at the Dante Meeting in May and probably best not judged too harshly on his run in last month's Royal Hunt Cup. Possibilities. Soundly beaten at Royal Ascot but has a good record at York and he's capable of going well.
2	9 2nd (9) (14/1 -17%) What's The Story	14 14/1(-17%)	(9) What's The Story 14/1, Regular in good handicaps here over the years and benefited from drop in grade when landing 6-runner Carlisle handicap in May. Too free when last of 10 at Newcastle (1m) 16 days ago and he starts out for new yard now. Below par on AW last time but good third here previously; each-way claims if bouncing back.
3	2 3rd (2) (5/1 +23%) Eilean Dubh	5 5/1(+23%)	(2) Eilean Dubh 5/1, Enjoyed a fine 2022, two of his 4 victories coming over this C&D. Mixed bag initially this spring but confirmed more positive signs from Sandown when successful in first-time tongue tie at Hamilton (8.3f) 11 days ago, well positioned. Expected to be thereabouts. Two C&D wins last season and back on the scoresheet at Hamilton last Tuesday; contender.
4	3 4th (3) (8/1 -33%) Wild Lion	8 8/1(-33%)	(3) Wild Lion 8/1, Lightly-raced 5-y-o who confirmed himself equally as effective on turf as AW when posting career-best effort to score over 7f here 4 weeks ago, joined 1f out and finding extra. Rider's claim off-sets his subsequent weight rise and he has to be of interest again. Won in these cheekpieces over 7f here latest; could have more to offer now back up to 1m.
5th	4 5th (4) (11/1 -22%) La Trinidad	11 11/1(-22%)	(4) La Trinidad 11/1, C&D winner. Strong in betting and duly stepped up markedly on his comeback run when forging clear to take 11-runner Doncaster handicap (1m, good to firm) 6 weeks ago. Revised mark shouldn't prevent another good showing granted a good gallop to aim at. Two-time course winner who scored easily at Doncaster latest; a possible despite 9lb rise.
6th	6 6th (6) (20/1 -43%) Scottish Summit	20 20/1(-43%)	(6) Scottish Summit 20/1, Likeable veteran who resumed winning ways with bit to spare at Thirsk (7f) in May and turned in another creditable effort when third over 7f here 4 weeks ago, no extra final 100 yds. Little more needed in this more demanding affair, however. 10yo who has been running well this season and is not ruled out each-way.
7th	5 7th (5) (7.5/1 +25%) Isla Kai	7.5 7.5/1(+25%)	(5) Isla Kai 7.5/1, Capitalised on drop in weights/class to end losing run at Ripon (1m, heavy) in April. Hasn't managed to replicate that in trio of starts on turf/AW since though, and others look stronger. Won at Ripon in April but has an inconsistent profile and others are more solid.
8th	8 8th (8) (3.2/1 +36%) Aramaic	3.2 3.2/1(+36%)	(8) Aramaic 3.2/1, Progressive, dual winner at 3 yrs. Missed whole of last year but confirmed he retains all of his ability in trio of starts so far this term, having every chance from the front when third at Sandown (10f) last week. Nudged up 1 lb on the back of that but not discounted here. Down in trip. Travelled well in front over 1m2f at Sandown recently; drop back to 1m is worth exploring.
9th	7 9th (7) (11/1 +8%) Rhoscolyn	11 11/1(+8%)	(7) Rhoscolyn 11/1, Smart handicapper at best but not found his form this year, weakening when hampered and ultimately well held in Buckingham Palace Stakes at the Royal Meeting latest. Mark does continue to slide at least. His mark continues to fall but he's struggled to get competitive this season.
10th	12 10th (12) (33/1 -65%) Manigordo	33 33/1(-65%)	(12) Manigordo 33/1, Largely reliable sort who got on top late in the day over extended 7f at Beverley in June. Matched that when third from 3 lb higher mark at Musselburgh (7f) 10 days ago but this rates a much tougher ask. Generally plies trade in lower grade and over shorter trips but not ruled out each-way.
11th	10 11th (10) (80/1 -100%) Barley	80 80/1(-100%)	(10) Barley 80/1, Dual winner at 1m for Martyn Meade during first half of last term. 37,000 gns purchase for present stable thereafter but fairly low-key efforts so far this summer. Well treated on last year's best but well-beaten sixth on both starts for this yard.

LTO Selection:

Eilean Dubh meets Blue For You on identical terms as when defeating him in this 12 months ago but, though both merit the utmost respect, a chance is taken on ISLA KAI. Nigel Tinkler's gelding finished fourth behind that pair last year, having been sent off as favourite, but he is now far better off at the weights and that could see him reverse the form. Wild Lion and Aramaic are just two others to consider.

BLUE FOR YOU wasn't at his best in last month's Royal Hunt Cup yet, the return to this more speed-favouring track rates a plus and, having shaped well on return in a C&D handicap at the Dante Meeting, he could well be worth chancing to get back to winning ways from an easing mark. Dual C&D winner Eilean Dubh comes here on the back of success at Hamilton and is feared, with La Trinidad and Wild Lion others to consider.

Having been a game winner over 7f here in first-time cheekpieces last month, WILD LION can follow up now back up in trip.

14:00 York Handicap (Class 2) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:07 Chester Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (4/1 +43%) Red Royalist	4 4/1(+43%)	(3) Red Royalist 4/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2017. Third of 5 in handicap at Ffos Las (14f, good to firm, 6/1) 20 days ago and having been eased 2 lb, he should be on the premises. On long losing run but he's shown promising signs for his new yard and is in the mix.
2	9 2nd (9) (8.5/1 +47%) Alchemystique	8.5 8.5/1(+47%)	(9) Alchemystique 8.5/1, Placed twice on the AW in March but little to shout about in a brace of hurdles outings since. Out of sorts over hurdles in last two starts and has bit to prove back on the Flat.
3	7 3rd (7) (1.75/1 +42%) She's A Novelty	1.75 1.75/1(+42%)	(7) She's A Novelty 1.75/1, Has just the one hurdles win to her name but backed at long odds returning from 21 months off when second of 7 in handicap (16/1) at Nottingham (10.2f, firm) 38 days ago, finishing well. Up in trip. Good shout if building on that. Back from long absence with a strong-finishing second over 1m2f last month; key player.
4	6 4th (6) (4/1 -14%) Sophar Sogood	4 4/1(-14%)	(6) Sophar Sogood 4/1, Course winner. 9/2, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (16f) 31 days ago, closing all way to line. Back down in trip. Cheekpieces back on and this test may not be the required test of stamina. Returned to form at Kempton but this is a different test on this big drop back in trip.
5th	10 5th (10) (18/1 +28%) Bamboo Bay	18 18/1(+28%)	(10) Bamboo Bay 18/1, C&D winner. 9/1, last of 9 in handicap at Musselburgh (12.5f, good) 10 days ago. Must improve on that. Won over C&D last June but he's lost his way since and has a lot to prove.
6th	5 6th (5) (5/1 +17%) Snag It	5 5/1(+17%)	(5) Snag It 5/1, First run since leaving Kevin Frost when fourth of 6 in handicap (9/2) at Windsor (10f, firm) 13 days ago. Up in trip. Cheekpieces back on and he's fancied to step up on that run. Down the field in his last six starts and still has stamina to prove at this sort of trip.
7th	4 7th (4) (14/1 +0%) Heart Of Soul	14 14/1(+0%)	(4) Heart Of Soul 14/1, Three-time C&D winner. 25/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at this course (15.9f, good) 28 days ago. Back down in trip and needs to get back on the right path. Has been disappointing since his two wins last May and he needs to turn things around.
8th	11 8th (11) (50/1 -25%) Princess Nieve	50 50/1(-25%)	(11) Princess Nieve 50/1, First run since leaving George Boughey when last of 10 in handicap (28/1) at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 77 days ago. Makes turf debut and isn't an easy one to assess at present. Struggled on her stable debut in April and has something to prove on this switch to turf.

LTO Selection:

SWIFT TUTTLE ran to a good level in this grade when runner-up at Haydock on his penultimate start off the same rating and the four-year-old makes plenty of appeal in his attempt to shed the maiden tag. The main danger might be Red Royalist, who takes a step back down in distance after finishing third at Ffos Las, while She's A Novelty completes the shortlist off 1lb higher than her second at Nottingham.

SHE'S A NOVELTY made a cracking return to the track when pushing a subsequent winner close at Nottingham last month and wisely given a bit to of time to recover from that, she makes plenty of appeal. Red Royalist and Snag It head the opposition.

Top of the list is SHE'S A NOVELTY, who returned from a long absence with an eyecatching second over 1m2f at Nottingham last month.

14:07 Chester Handicap (Class 5) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:15 Newmarket Handicap (Class 2) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (5/1 +69%) Naomi Lapaglia	5 5/1(+69%)	(11) Naomi Lapaglia 5/1, Impressive winning debut in novice at Kempton in November but hasn't kicked on from that, only fifth in a minor event at Goodwood last time. Too soon to write off after just 3 outings. Latest effort suggests she needs to pull out more; drops to 7f.
2	9 2nd (9) (3.33/1 +67%) In These Shoes	3.33 3.33/1(+67%)	(9) In These Shoes 3.33/1, Resumed with 7.5f win at Beverley in April but has looked in the grip of the handicapper since, so others make more appeal in a race like this. Has spent most of her life racing against males; may improve for this same-sex scenario.
3	4 3rd (4) (10/1 +55%) Glorious Angel	10 10/1(+55%)	(4) Glorious Angel 10/1, Completed hat-trick in January, winning at Southwell (twice) and Newcastle. Back to form when fifth in listed contest at Carlisle 17 days ago but mark looks average back in handicap company. May struggle to cope with 4lb rise back in handicap company; exposed sort.
4	13 4th (13) (40/1 -186%) Ibiza Love	40 40/1(-186%)	(13) Ibiza Love 40/1, Fair winner at 2 for Hugo Palmer. Somewhat underwhelming on debut for current yard in a handicap at Nottingham 16 days ago and looks up against it in a race of this nature. Has not progressed from her maiden win; 3lb out of weights; opposed.
5th	12 5th (12) (3.33/1 +63%) Chasseral	3.33 3.33/1(+63%)	(12) Chasseral 3.33/1, AW novice winner last September. Generally creditable efforts this term, finding test too much when fifth over 7.6f at Chester last time. Not discounted. Form has substance; this slight drop back in distance looks a plus; enters calculations.
6th	10 6th (10) (2/1 +27%) Desert Voice	2 2/1(+27%)	(10) Desert Voice 2/1, Progressive sort who backed up her first success at Yarmouth with a comfortable victory in a handicap at Doncaster a fortnight ago. Time of that race is excellent and she's open to further improvement, so leading claims. Improving filly who is 2-3; warrants respect despite stepping up sharply in grade.
7th	2 7th (2) (18/1 -50%) Ceanna	18 18/1(-50%)	(2) Ceanna 18/1, Impressive winner at Southwell in June but found out in listed company at Carlisle since. Yet to prove she's fully effective on turf. Won easily at Southwell (AW) on most recent handicap start; not dismissed.

LTO Selection:

CANDLE OF HOPE went well for a long way in the Sandringham before fading late on, and this test could prove ideal with Ryan Moore taking over in the saddle. Richard Hughes' filly has held her own in good company and she may have too much for the hat-trick-seeking Desert Voice and Dancing Goddess, who makes her handicap debut. Glorious Angel (fifth) and Ceanna (seventh) both arrive from the same Listed race at Carlisle and cannot be ruled out.

DESERT VOICE is firmly on the up and had a bit to spare when doubling her tally at Doncaster last time, so she's preferred to Candle of Hope, who shaped well in the Sandringham last time. Dancing Goddess is also considered on handicap debut.

This is a competitive fillies' handicap. The suggestion is CHASSERAL, ahead of Candle Of Hope and Eximious.

14:15 Newmarket Handicap (Class 2) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:20 Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (5.5/1 -22%) Master Of The Seas	5.5 5.5/1(-22%)	(1) Master Of The Seas 5.5/1, Well below par in the Dubai Turf at Meydan in March but had looked as good as ever there prior to that and he's sure to have a big say if back to anywhere near his best on his return to Britain. Not at best in Dubai latest but in good form there prior to that and very classy at best.
2	2 2nd (2) (1.1/1 +51%) Aldaary	1.1 1.1/1(+51%)	(2) Aldaary 1.1/1, Won 2 valuable handicaps here in autumn 2021. Took a 7f Haydock listed race (good to soft) on sole 2022. Not in that form when fourth of 6 in 7f Newmarket Group 3 on his return from another lay-off but he's entitled to come on for the outing. May come on for recent reappearance; goes well on softer than good so rain in favour.
3	6 3rd (6) (6/1 -9%) Jimi Hendrix	6 6/1(-9%)	(6) Jimi Hendrix 6/1, Has reacted very positively to blinkers (retained), winning Newbury Spring Mile (heavy) in April and Royal Hunt Cup here (1m, good to firm) in June. The latter demanded a very smart effort, suggesting he should be capable of making his mark outside of handicaps. Big improver in blinkers; very smart effort to win Hunt Cup here; player if in same form.
4	3 4th (3) (4.5/1 +10%) Angel Bleu	4.5 4.5/1(+10%)	(3) Angel Bleu 4.5/1, Dual Group 1 winner as a juvenile. First success since when edging ahead late on in 7f Haydock listed race in June. Creditable seventh in Queen Anne over the straight mile here at the Royal meeting since. Arrives in form; goes well on softer than good and player if the rain arrives.
5th	7 5th (7) (6.5/1 +13%) Mighty Ulysses	6.5 6.5/1(+13%)	(7) Mighty Ulysses 6.5/1, Listed winner at 3. Bit disappointing when only fifth in 9f York Group 3 on his final start last year but no surprise were he to get straight back on track on his return to action. Smart and largely progressive at 3 and could kick on again in 2023; can race freely.
6th	4 6th (4) (50/1 -52%) Classic Causeway	50 50/1(-52%)	(4) Classic Causeway 50/1, Smart American performer but well-beaten last of 6 in the Princess of Wales's here at the Royal meeting (1¼m, good) 24 days ago. Can only be watched after that. This US challenger has plenty to prove after finishing well held over 1m2f here last month.
7th	5 7th (5) (66/1 +34%) Dashing Roger	66 66/1(+34%)	(5) Dashing Roger 66/1, Very useful handicapper at his peak but below that level lately and surely biting off more than he can chew here. Useful handicapper but out of his depth here.
8th	8 8th (8) (40/1 -21%) New Kingdom	40 40/1(-21%)	(8) New Kingdom 40/1, Better than ever and again found plenty for pressure when winning 1m Meydan handicap in February. Possibly unsuited by soft ground when finishing down the field in Newmarket handicap on reappearance. Might be in as a pacemaker. Front-runner who might be in here to set a good pace for stablemate Master Of The Seas.

LTO Selection:

MASTER OF THE SEAS could easily bounce back following a below-par run in the Dubai Turf at Meydan in March and gets the nod in a competitive renewal. He stormed home for third in the Jebel Hatta prior to that and is fancied to get the better of Royal Hunt Cup hero Jimi Hendrix, who deserves a crack at this sort of company. Regal Reality returned to form when landing the Diomed at the Derby meeting, while Aldaary was slightly disappointing in the Criterion at Newmarket but should step forward from it.

MASTER OF THE SEAS is very classy at his best and is taken to bounce back from a disappointing run in Dubai when last seen in March. Jimi Hendrix will have a say if he can reproduce the level he achieved when a comfortable winner of the Royal Hunt Cup here last month. The reappearing Mighty Ulysses is another to consider.

With rain forecast the suggestion is ANGEL BLEU, who boasts a 5-6 record on softer than good and ran well in the Queen Anne last month.

14:20 Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:25 Navan Maiden 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	8 1st (8) (1.62/1 +46%) Freedom Falls	1.62 1.62/1(+46%)	(8) Freedom Falls 1.62/1, Fair filly. Disappointed the last twice but tried in cheekpieces now and will be dangerous if back in same form as her Listowel return. Has finished in rear in two handicap outings, reasonable credentials on last year's form.
3	10 3rd (10) (5/1 +29%) Rebecca's Girl	5 5/1(+29%)	(10) Rebecca's Girl 5/1, Twice-raced filly. 8/1, seventh of 13 in maiden at Dundalk (8f). Off 141 days. Back down in trip. First run for yard after leaving John Patrick Murtagh. Has shown some ability in two mid-field outings at Dundalk, champion jockey booked.
4	5 4th (5) (3/1 -20%) Paradise Perfect	3 3/1(-20%)	(5) Paradise Perfect 3/1, Clearly wasn't right over longer trip at the Curragh latest and has the form to be a serious contender back sprinting here. Handicap debut at the Curragh was far too bad to be true, solid chance on overall form.
5th	7 5th (7) (14/1 +0%) Brookie Cookie	14 14/1(+0%)	(7) Brookie Cookie 14/1, Once-raced filly. Fifth of 8 in maiden at Bellewstown (5f, good to soft, 50/1) on debut 8 days ago. Improvement required. Slowly away and ran green on debut at Bellewstown, needs to find plenty of improvement.
6th	6 6th (6) (11/1 +21%) Smooth Sky	11 11/1(+21%)	(6) Smooth Sky 11/1, Smooth Daddy gelding. Dam 5f winner. Wears cheekpieces. Dam won over 5f, cheekpieces fitted for debut, could feature now with top rider booked.
7th	4 7th (4) (150/1 +0%) Lough Alina	150 150/1(+0%)	(4) Lough Alina 150/1, Twice-raced mare. 150/1, last of 9 in maiden at Down Royal (12.8f, good) 21 days ago, very slowly away. Significantly down in trip. Has failed to finish in front of a single opponent in races at Fairyhouse and Down Royal.
8th	2 8th (2) (16/1 +0%) Jackie Robinson	16 16/1(+0%)	(2) Jackie Robinson 16/1, €11,500 yearling, Fascinating Rock gelding. Dam 6f winner (including at 2 yrs). Newcomer by Fascinating Rock, dam won four times including three races at two.
3	3 \|DQ\| (3) (6/1 +67%) Lady Fox	6 6/1(+67%)	(3) Lady Fox 6/1, Caravaggio filly. Dam, 1m-10.3f winner who stayed 12.5f, half-sister to Group winners in Brazil Energia Halo (1¼m) and Energia Eros (11f). First foal out of a mare with a good Brazilian pedigree, makes belated debut at four.

LTO Selection:

PARADISE PERFECT needs to put a disappointing effort on recent handicap debut behind him but if doing so, the Willie Browne-trained colt can finally lose his maiden tag. Prior to that latest below-par run, the son of Perfect Timber had been placed in four maidens in succession. With nothing out of the ordinary amongst those with racecourse form, his biggest danger may well come from a debutant. Andy Oliver is well adept at readying one for its first run so, almost by default, his Smooth Sky is put forward as a live contender. The fact the son of Smooth Daddy is already gelded and wears first-time cheekpieces tempers confidence somewhat. The four-year-old Wooden Head shaped well enough on his belated debut at Cork to suggest he has a future.

There should be more to come from WOODEN HEAD, who is from an excellent family and showed ability on her debut at Cork in May. Paradise Perfect and Freedom Falls look the likeliest dangers.

If forgiven a dismal run on his handicap debut at the Curragh, PARADISE PERFECT has credentials for minor success based on maiden form

14:25 Navan Maiden 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:35 York Listed (Class 1) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (7/1 +36%) Nymphadora	7 7/1(+36%)	(9) Nymphadora 7/1, Useful filly. Career best when winning 6-runner handicap (3/1) at Chester (5.1f, heavy) but not in same form in listed event at Ayr 3 weeks ago. Bit to find on form with a couple of these and below par at Ayr three weeks ago.
2	4 2nd (4) (3/1 +14%) Silky Wilkie	3 3/1(+14%)	(4) Silky Wilkie 3/1, In good form on the AW during the winter and looked better than ever when storming clear in the Scottish Sprint Cup at Musselburgh in April. Back to that level when just failing in "Dash" at Epsom 6 weeks ago and high on shortlist here. Upwardly mobile 4yo; excellent second in the Epsom Dash last time; commands major respect.
3	6 3rd (6) (5.5/1 +35%) Great State	5.5 5.5/1(+35%)	(6) Great State 5.5/1, Upped his game considerably when making a winning handicap debut at Southwell (5f) in March and hasn't looked back, defying 8 lb rise at Thirsk before completing hat-trick in listed event over C&D. However, not in same form at Sandown since and vulnerable under a penalty. Had an excuse last time; previously an impressive C&D winner; solid contender.
4	3 4th (3) (33/1 -50%) Mondammej	33 33/1(-50%)	(3) Mondammej 33/1, Useful gelding but on a losing run and hard to see him ending it in this. Runner-up 12 months ago but on a long losing sequence and others appeal more for the win.
5th	2 5th (2) (5/1 +41%) Chipstead	5 5/1(+41%)	(2) Chipstead 5/1, Proved better than ever back in handicap company when scoring over C&D in May. Well held in Wokingham at Royal Ascot since but player if that run is forgiven. Steady improver, respected on C&D handicap win but needs to put a poor last run behind him.
6th	8 6th (8) (2.5/1 +71%) Kerdos	2.5 2.5/1(+71%)	(8) Kerdos 2.5/1, Landed a Haydock maiden and Windsor novice event last autumn and made pleasing return when close second in handicap at Lingfield. Resumed progress when close second of 26 in handicap at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) 22 days ago. Needs considering. Excellent neck second of 26 in handicap at Royal Ascot last time; could be the answer.
7th	10 7th (10) (14/1 +50%) Rum Cocktail	14 14/1(+50%)	(10) Rum Cocktail 14/1, Shaped well first 2 starts for this yard before producing a career best by quite some way when wide-margin winner of 5-runner handicap at Yarmouth (5.2f, good) 15 days ago, quickening clear. This represents a big step up in class, however. Ran away with handicap at Yarmouth last time but this represents a steep step up in grade.
8th	7 8th (7) (20/1 +0%) Changeofmind	20 20/1(+0%)	(7) Changeofmind 20/1, Broke 2-y-o course record at Chester on sole start as a juvenile and returned from 10-month absence with comfortable success at Catterick (5f, good to soft). However, 9 lengths ninth of 10 to Great State in listed race (7/2) at this C&D (firm) 58 days ago. Won first two races but came up well short in C&D Listed race in May; again plenty to find.

LTO Selection:

REGIONAL, a winner over course and distance in May, took another step forward when landing the Achilles Stakes at Haydock last month and a repeat of that level of form will make him hard to beat here. The versatile Silky Wilkie is another key player given that he has shown some sparkling form this season. Great State appeals most from the three-year-olds and, along with the class-dropping filly Queen Me, commands respect getting weight from the older horses.

Plenty to consider with SILKY WILKIE shading the vote having been unlucky not to defy top weight in the "Dash" at Epsom. The thriving Regional has obvious claims under a penalty, while there are some interesting 3-y-os taking their chance, notably Queen Me, who was beaten less than 3 lengths in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot.

Silky Wilkie is a strong second choice but there could be some value in siding with the unexposed 3yo KERDOS.

14:35 York Listed (Class 1) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:42 Chester Stakes (Class 4) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (4/1 -20%) Loaded Gun	4 4/1(-20%)	(4) Loaded Gun 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Third of 5 in maiden at Goodwood (5f, good, 4/1) 22 days ago. Expected to be bang there.
2	5 2nd (5) (2.75/1 -38%) Macanudo	2.75 2.75/1(-38%)	(5) Macanudo 2.75/1, Promising type. Second of 9 in novice event at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 11/10) 14 days ago. Open to progress.
3	2 3rd (2) (2.75/1 -10%) Desert Master	2.75 2.75/1(-10%)	(2) Desert Master 2.75/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good second of 7 in maiden at this C&D (good, 4/1) 14 days ago, slowly away. Not taken lightly.
4	3 4th (3) (4.5/1 +55%) Lightning Point	4.5 4.5/1(+55%)	(3) Lightning Point 4.5/1, Twice-raced maiden. 5/2, third of 12 in maiden at Chelmsford City (6f) 23 days ago.
5th	7 5th (7) (7.5/1 +38%) Moyet	7.5 7.5/1(+38%)	(7) Moyet 7.5/1, Twice-raced maiden. 15/8, fifth of 8 in minor event at Nottingham (6.1f, good to firm) 30 days ago.
6th	6 6th (6) (50/1 -79%) Mehigburn	50 50/1(-79%)	(6) Mehigburn 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. 50/1, fifth of 7 in minor event at Newcastle (5f) 14 days ago.
7th	8 7th (8) (9/1 -13%) Si Si Senor	9 9/1(-13%)	(8) Si Si Senor 9/1, Once-raced maiden. Third of 6 in maiden (5/1) at Ayr (6f, firm) on debut 32 days ago.
8th	9 8th (9) (200/1 -100%) Darkest Mile	200 200/1(-100%)	(9) Darkest Mile 200/1, Once-raced maiden. 250/1, last of 11 in maiden at Haydock (6f, good to firm) on debut 9 days ago.

LTO Selection:

Desert Master sets the standard with a rating of 75 and was just denied by three-quarters of a length over C&D on his latest outing. That said, he could go down to the less-exposed MACANUDO, who failed to justify favouritism on his second career start at Windsor, but showed plenty of pace to finish runner-up and the drop to 5f appears to be in his favour. Lightning Point returns to the turf after his third at Chelmsford and is one to watch.

MACANUDO failed to meet expectations at Windsor but he's not yet the finished article and can find the required improvement to beat Loaded Gun and Desert Master.

Stall 9 is a worry for Loaded Gun and this can go to DESERT MASTER, who almost overcame a slow start from stall 1 over C&D latest.

14:42 Chester Stakes (Class 4) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:50 Newmarket Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
11	11 (11) (10/1 -43%) Sniper's Eye	10 10/1(-43%)	(11) Sniper's Eye 10/1, Expensive purchase from the Breeze-Ups who took his form up another notch when second to in a 6-runner C&D novice (1m, good) 3 weeks ago, clear of rest. Looks to have been a handed a lenient opening mark and there's more to come from him.
1	1 1st (1) (11/1 +21%) Highbank	11 11/1(+21%)	(1) Highbank 11/1, Winner of 7f maiden on debut here last July and, having been gelded, he acquitted himself well in 3 starts in Dubai during the winter. However, out with the washing back from a break in the Britannia at Royal Ascot and, though eased 2 lb since, he still looks plenty high enough in the weights.
2	5 2nd (5) (3.2/1 +47%) Quantum Impact	3.2 3.2/1(+47%)	(5) Quantum Impact 3.2/1, Dual winner at 2 yrs and added to his tally when striking at York (1m, good to firm) on penultimate start. Shaped far better than the bare result when mid-field off this mark in the Britannia at Royal Ascot since and he's high on the shortlist.
3	4 3rd (4) (2.25/1 +63%) Royal Dubai	2.25 2.25/1(+63%)	(4) Royal Dubai 2.25/1, Winner of the first of his 2 starts in Dubai for former yard and made a successful start for Marco Botti in an AW novice following a wind op in May. Lost no caste in defeat when second on turf/handicap bow at Chester (7.6f, good) last time (Tafreej back in fourth) and he remains of interest.
4	7 4th (7) (4/1 +0%) Tafreej	4 4/1(+0%)	(7) Tafreej 4/1, Yarmouth novice winner at 2 yrs and wasn't seen to best effect when making the frame in handicaps on first 3 starts of this season. Stepped forward when doing the job well upped to a mile back at Yarmouth recently and 6 lb rise unlikely to debar a bold show here.
5th	6 5th (6) (11/1 +39%) Coco Jack	11 11/1(+39%)	(6) Coco Jack 11/1, Won 4 times during productive 2-y-o campaign and appeared to be back to his best when runner-up over 9f at Musselburgh last month. Failed to land a blow at Royal Ascot since, though, and hopes here pinned on the first-time cheekpieces sparking some improvement.
6th	9 6th (9) (10/1 +17%) Lose Your Wad	10 10/1(+17%)	(9) Lose Your Wad 10/1, Muhaarar colt who made it second time lucky in 1m Kempton maiden on reappearance in April. Back on the right track on second start in handicap company when sixth of 15 in the Golden Gates at Royal Ascot (1¼m, good to firm) but no more than an each-way squeak here.
7th	10 7th (10) (40/1 +0%) Nopoli	40 40/1(+0%)	(10) Nopoli 40/1, Successful at Jebel Ali in January but hasn't made much of an impact in 3 subsequent starts. Will need to raise his game on handicap debut/first run on these shores if he's to take a hand in the finish.
8th	12 8th (12) (18/1 +36%) Milteye	18 18/1(+36%)	(12) Milteye 18/1, Showed improved form in first-time cheekpieces when winning a Redcar maiden in May. Return to this trip will be in his favour having found 7f too sharp when fourth in a handicap at Newbury 9 days ago but others make more appeal all the same.
9th	2 9th (2) (18/1 -29%) Bluelight Bay	18 18/1(-29%)	(2) Bluelight Bay 18/1, Fairly useful form last year and improved when accounting for 6 rivals in a Salisbury handicap (1m, good to firm) 17 days ago. 5 lb rise tolerable but he will need to step another notch if he's to follow up here.

LTO Selection:

TAFREEJ deservedly regained the winning thread in stylish fashion at Yarmouth and seeing that it was his first go at a mile, there should be plenty more improvement forthcoming. Havana Blue arrives on a hat-trick after victories over 7f on both courses here, while Royal Dubai finished two lengths and a couple of positions ahead of the selection when they met at Chester. Quantum Impact is another to note, as is comfortable Salisbury winner Bluelight Bay.

Ralph Beckett saddled Jimi Hendrix to win this race last year and QUANTUM IMPACT is taken to follow in his stablemate's footsteps. The Invincible Spirit colt landed a good York handicap in May and subsequently shaped far better than the bare result at Royal Ascot, leaving the impression that his mark will be well within reach. The unexposed Royal Dubai and progressive types Tafreej and Havana Blue are greatly respected, while Sniper's Eye will be another big player if taking his chance.

Quantum Impact is better than the result in the Britannia but preference is for the well-bred and progressive TAFREEJ.

14:50 Newmarket Handicap (Class 2) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:55 Ascot Stakes (Class 2) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
13	13 (13) (40/1 +39%) Unleash Hell	40 40/1(+39%)	(13) Unleash Hell 40/1, Has only hinted at ability in two starts to date and looks more of a nursery type. 33-1 and 40-1 when showing low-level form twice last month over 7f on good to firm.
1	1 1st (1) (9/1 -125%) Al Musmak	9 9/1(-125%)	(1) Al Musmak 9/1, Foaled February 7. 95,000 gns yearling, Night of Thunder colt. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 9f-1½m winner Boltaway out of multiple US Grade 1 1m/9f winner Proviso. Of obvious interest on debut. 95,000gns yearling; from a leading stable and needs a close look.
2	5 2nd (5) (1.62/1 +19%) Under The Sun	1.62 1.62/1(+19%)	(5) Under The Sun 1.62/1, Half-brother to 2 winners, notably useful 7f-9f winner Cloud Surfing and made a positive start when runner-up in a novice at Haydock last month. Open to improvement and could take beating. 4-1, found an Appleby-trained favourite much too good at Haydock (7f) but beat the rest.
3	6 3rd (6) (25/1 -14%) Galactic Charm	25 25/1(-14%)	(6) Galactic Charm 25/1, Foaled February 10. 40,000 gns foal, €60,000 yearling, Sea The Moon colt. Brother to 7f winner Gold and half-brother to several winners, including smart 1¼m-1½m winner Gibbs Hill and winner up to 1¼m Princess Charm. Respected. 60,000euros yearling; brother to 7f winner, half-brother to Gibbs Hill (RPR 113) & others.
4	7 4th (7) (10/1 +70%) I'm Puzzled	10 10/1(+70%)	(7) I'm Puzzled 10/1, Related to numerous winners and offered something to work on when seventh in maiden at Sandown a month ago. Should have learned plenty from that. 33-1, very awkward start in maiden at Sandown (7f, good) but plenty of promise in 7th of 9.
5th	3 5th (3) (16/1 -14%) Never Sell	16 16/1(-14%)	(3) Never Sell 16/1, Breeze-Up acquisition who showed ability when fourth at Goodwood a month ago. Can improve from that if he breaks on terms. Never dangerous at Goodwood (6f); should improve but others have shown a bit more.
6th	10 6th (10) (20/1 +39%) Prepschool	20 20/1(+39%)	(10) Prepschool 20/1, Foaled March 8. €50,000 foal, Camelot colt. Dam 6f-1m winner. Mildly interesting newcomer. 50,000euros foal; 3rd foal; dam 6f-1m winner (RPR 56) sister to 1m2f Flat/2m hurdle winner.
7th	4 7th (4) (7.5/1 -15%) Romantic Samurai	7.5 7.5/1(-15%)	(4) Romantic Samurai 7.5/1, Bred for speed and showed up well when fourth in a novice at Haydock first time out. Will have learned from that and should get the longer trip. Haydock form (6f, good to firm) is similar form to a few of these and he should improve.
8th	9 8th (9) (12/1 +14%) Playtime	12 12/1(+14%)	(9) Playtime 12/1, Foaled February 20. €67,000 yearling, Sea The Moon colt. Brother to German 7f/1m winner Party Moon and French winner up to 9f Puente Arce. Dam unraced. Can't be ruled out if the market vibes are right. 67,000euros yearling; others are more striking on pedigree but he's from a leading yard.
9th	14 9th (14) (10/1 +60%) Courcheval	10 10/1(+60%)	(14) Courcheval 10/1, Foaled February 20. 27,000 gns foal, 48,000 gns yearling, Farhh filly. Dam 1¼m winner who stayed 1½m. Likely to need more time and distance. 48,000gns yearling; fourth foal; dam 1m2f AW winner (RPR 91) out of 1m1f winner.
10th	8 10th (8) (33/1 +18%) Jean Ribault	33 33/1(+18%)	(8) Jean Ribault 33/1, Foaled April 18. Ribchester colt. Half-brother to several winners, including smart 1¼m-15f winner Atzeco and useful 2-y-o 1m winner Blanchland. Dam unraced. Has a notable pedigree but stable tends to take the patient approach. Half-brother to five winners including Atzeco (Italian 1m4f/1m7f Group 3; RPR 110).
11th	2 11th (2) (6/1 +45%) City House	6 6/1(+45%)	(2) City House 6/1, From a good familty and offered encouragement when fourth in a Doncaster maiden 27 days ago. Tongue strap goes on and he's capable of better. 12-1, 4th of 7 from rear in maiden at Doncaster (7f) and looks open to major improvement.

LTO Selection:

A son of Golden Horn, UNDER THE SUN bumped into a smart type at Haydock on his racecourse bow and he is arguably the one to beat with improvement on the cards. Romantic Samurai made a pleasing start to his racing career when fourth at the same venue last month over 6f, where he made good late headway to leave the suggestion this extra yardage will suit. Al Musmak and Galactic Charm make enough appeal on paper to warrant a market check ahead of their respective debuts.

UNDER THE SUN showed plenty when second at Haydock first time out and he can improve enough to go one better provided the likes of Al Musmak or Playtime don't prove to be above-average newcomers, which they feasibly could be. Romantic Samurai is also worthy of consideration.

Under The Sun with a Group 1 entry and the best form is not passed over lightly but CITY HOUSE was pretty eyecatching on his debut.

14:55 Ascot Stakes (Class 2) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Navan Handicap 6f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	2 1st (2) (4.5/1 +55%) The Snapper	4.5 4.5/1(+55%)	(2) The Snapper 4.5/1, Winner at Cork in April. 10/1, bit below form seventh of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (7f) 3 days ago, weakening final 1f. Enters calculations back on turf. Unplaced at Dundalk three days ago, better judged on previous Listowel second.
2	1 2nd (1) (6.5/1 +7%) Parting Glass	6.5 6.5/1(+7%)	(1) Parting Glass 6.5/1, Winner here (5f) in May. Fifth of 6 in minor event at Tipperary (5f, good, 12/1) 10 days ago. Return to handicaps rates a plus and he's not out of things. C&D winner three starts ago, faced a stiff task in a conditions race at Tipperary.
3	6 3rd (6) (50/1 +0%) Es Vedra	50 50/1(+0%)	(6) Es Vedra 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 11 in maiden at Naas (8f, good to firm, 50/1) 17 days ago. Down in trip. Makes handicap debut. Does not make any significant appeal on the evidence of three maiden runs.
4	22 4th (22) (14/1 +13%) My Girl Sioux	14 14/1(+13%)	(22) My Girl Sioux 14/1, Creditable fourth of 15 in handicap at Bellewstown (5f, good to soft, 14/1) 8 days ago, ridden approaching 2f out and keeping on. Each-way possibilities with a repeat. In rear in race won by Havana Notion before improved display when fourth at Bellewstown.
5th	4 5th (4) (6/1 +25%) Yuzu	6 6/1(+25%)	(4) Yuzu 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/2, creditable 2¾ lengths fifth of 18 to Parting Glass in maiden at this course (5f, soft) 63 days ago. Yard having good spell. Makes handicap debut. Has work to do. Second at Sligo before fifth to Parting Glass at this venue, now 3lb better off.
6th	11 6th (11) (14/1 +0%) Distillate	14 14/1(+0%)	(11) Distillate 14/1, One win from 23 Flat runs. Creditable second of 12 in handicap (11/1) at Down Royal (5f, good) 22 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Sole win in 23 starts on AW over 7f, encouraging display over 5f at Down Royal last month.
7th	9 7th (9) (12/1 +45%) Lisieux	12 12/1(+45%)	(9) Lisieux 12/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 14/1, bit below form sixth of 15 in handicap at Gowran (7f, good to soft) 27 days ago, never nearer. Beat stablemate Distillate in a 6f nursery at Naas last October, that rival preferred now.
8th	17 8th (17) (33/1 -106%) Tiktok Time	33 33/1(-106%)	(17) Tiktok Time 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 100/1, last of 10 in maiden at Leopardstown (7.2f, good) 30 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Plenty to find on form. In rear at Leopardstown on final qualifying start, up against it on handicap debut.
9th	7 9th (7) (9/1 -80%) Phil's Dream	9 9/1(-80%)	(7) Phil's Dream 9/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tenth of 14 in maiden (33/1) at Dundalk (7f). Off 7 months. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Others more persuasive. Makes a belated seasonal debut, plenty to prove, first time with cheekpieces.
10th	10 10th (10) (8/1 +43%) Coco Hill	8 8/1(+43%)	(10) Coco Hill 8/1, 25/1, creditable length third of 16 to Havana Notion in handicap at Tipperary (5f, good) 10 days ago, keeping on. Rider takes off handy 5 lb now. Held by several of these on Down Royal running; much better behind Havana Notion on latest.
11th	12 11th (12) (16/1 +36%) Elmo Lincoln	16 16/1(+36%)	(12) Elmo Lincoln 16/1, 12/1, tenth of 15 in handicap at Limerick (8f, good) 22 days ago. Back down in trip. Visor back on. Has failed to build on a second at Gowran in April, did not seem to stay 1m last time.
12th	3 12th (3) (50/1 +0%) Zurana	50 50/1(+0%)	(3) Zurana 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 9/2, eleventh of 13 in maiden at Dundalk (8f). Off 6 months. Down in trip. First run for yard after leaving John Patrick Murtagh. Makes handicap debut. Makes handicap debut on first start for Pat Flynn, chance on her best Dundalk form.
13th	15 13th (15) (12/1 +0%) Knockmore Prince	12 12/1(+0%)	(15) Knockmore Prince 12/1, 20/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, below form fifteenth of 23 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, heavy) in April. Worth noting if the market speaks in his favour back from 3 months off. Best form over 7f/1m at Dundalk, down the field when tried over 6f in April.
14th	16 14th (16) (28/1 +44%) Static Charge	28 28/1(+44%)	(16) Static Charge 28/1, Maiden who ended last year with a respectable eighth of 14 in nursery (33/1) at Dundalk (7f) in December. Returns from 6 months off for new yard and another to monitor in the betting. Managed a couple of respectable nursery runs before losing form, new stable now.
15th	5 15th (5) (18/1 +45%) Oneplusone	18 18/1(+45%)	(5) Oneplusone 18/1, First run since leaving Kevin Thomas Coleman when thirteenth of 15 in handicap (10/1) at Gowran (7f, good to soft) 27 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Jack W. Davison. Towards the rear over 7f on latest, better efforts at sprint distances, others appeal more.
16th	8 16th (8) (5/1 +17%) Havana Notion	5 5/1(+17%)	(8) Havana Notion 5/1, Career best when winning 16-runner handicap (8/1) at Tipperary (5f, good) 10 days ago, always holding on. Fancied to be thereabouts again. Atoned for a series of reverses when winning at Tipperary, confidence boosted now.
17th	21 17th (21) (50/1 +0%) Calgary Mounty	50 50/1(+0%)	(21) Calgary Mounty 50/1, Maiden who offered little in 9 starts last term. Gelded ahead of return but needs to show more before becoming of interest. Unplaced in nine outings, makes seasonal debut, 2lb out of the handicap.

LTO Selection:

KNOCKMORE PRINCE has to be forgiven a modest run at the Curragh when last seen but on the balance of his earlier form, the Noel Meade-trained gelding has every chance. The bare form of his three runner-up finishes at Dundalk over the winter have been well advertised in the interim and he may not have enjoyed heavy ground on his first two turf starts since. Top-weight Parting Glass was rated 75 when winning his maiden here in May and the Fozzy Stack-trained colt can now race off 7lb lower once taking his rider's claim into account. American In Paris also catches the eye back in with her own age group having finished second against older horses at Naas recently. She, too, has the services of a promising young apprentice.

This looks wide open but PARTING GLASS ought to find this much less demanding than his latest assignment at Tipperary 10 days ago and with his rider taking off a handy 7 lb, it would come as no surprise to see him go well returned to handicap company. The Snapper, Havana Notion and Distillate head up the dangers.

Adam Caffrey takes a valuable 5lb off DISTILLATE who may confirm Down Royal form with Spirit Of Eagles and Havana Notion

15:00 Navan Handicap 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:10 York Handicap (Class 2) 10f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (18/1 +45%) Pride Of America	18 18/1(+45%)	(3) Pride Of America 18/1, Confirmed himself to be a smart front-running handicapper when making all on the back on another breathing operation at Chester in May. Yet again, he failed to fire in France last month and no easy task dominating this field. Excellent record in h'caps since start of last year, his turf wins coming on slow ground.
2	8 2nd (8) (50/1 -213%) Astro King	50 50/1(-213%)	(8) Astro King 50/1, Found to be lame when a warm order for this in 2021. Ended time for Sir Michael Stoute in disappointing fashion but may well have won for new connections (gelded) in a 1m handicap here had the gaps opened in May. Disappointing in the Royal Hunt Cup and now back up in trip. Eyecatching 1m run here on stable debut but well beaten in Royal Hunt Cup; stamina a doubt.
3	13 3rd (13) (10/1 +38%) Haunted Dream	10 10/1(+38%)	(13) Haunted Dream 10/1, Reliable sort who enhanced good strike rate on the AW when scoring at Chelmsford in April. Cracking second at Sandown last week and he's thriving. Same mark. Progressive 4yo who went close at Sandown last Saturday; should have race run to suit.
4	14 4th (14) (12/1 -9%) Nobel	12 12/1(-9%)	(14) Nobel 12/1, Hasn't stood much racing but allowed to dictate things and made it win number 3 from 5 starts at Newcastle (10.2f) a fortnight ago. 5 lb penalty to carry and limit may not have been reached but this is clearly a deeper race. It was an easy lead at Newcastle recently but this lightly raced 4yo did it in fine style.
5th	18 5th (18) (8/1 -7%) Long Tradition	8 8/1(-7%)	(18) Long Tradition 8/1, Missed all of 2022 but expertly prepared to double tally (both at Chelmsford) fitted with a good on last month's reappearance. Easy to make a case for him being well treated under a penalty. Returned from long absence with easy AW win and he's well handicapped under a 5lb penalty.
6th	17 6th (17) (16/1 -33%) Scampi	16 16/1(-33%)	(17) Scampi 16/1, Won a big-field handicap over 11.9f at the Dante meeting in May and with a hood left off, he cranked it up another notch when second in the Old Newton Cup a week ago. Clearly thriving so one to consider. Smooth 1m4f win here in May; the expected competitive gallop will play to his strengths.
7th	10 7th (10) (7.5/1 +6%) Millebosc	7.5 7.5/1(+6%)	(10) Millebosc 7.5/1, Placed form at highest level as a 3-y-o when trained in France and he made a very pleasing start for William Haggas when a keeping-on fifth to Makinmedoit at Lingfield in November. Off since but could have been laid out for this and he's more interesting than most. Stall 20 could have been better. Classy French form in 2021; gelded; sole runner for top trainer with good record in race.
8th	11 8th (11) (11/1 -10%) Spirit Dancer	11 11/1(-10%)	(11) Spirit Dancer 11/1, Took his form up last season, excellent fourth in this before landing a C&D contest a fortnight later. Enhanced excellent record at the track when third on reappearance and he's a big player providing stall 21 doesn't prove to be an issue. Has plenty of solid C&D form and there's every chance he'll be in the shake-up.
9th	5 9th (5) (9/1 +36%) White Wolf	9 9/1(+36%)	(5) White Wolf 9/1, Gained both wins in novice company on the AW last year. Smart efforts in defeat a few times this season, shaping as though still in top form when seventh in the Duke of Edinburgh 3 weeks ago. Way he went through that race suggests this drop in trip won't be an issue. Lost places close home over 1m4f at Royal Ascot; could be in the mix now back down in trip.
10th	20 10th (20) (150/1 -127%) Postmark	150 150/1(-127%)	(20) Postmark 150/1, Dual Flat winner last summer and opened account over hurdles at Newbury (16.3f) in February. Not improved on that subsequently in that sphere and recent efforts on the level hardly brimming with promise. No impact when mid-division back on the Flat the last twice and he's hard to fancy.
11th	2 11th (2) (33/1 -18%) Certain Lad	33 33/1(-18%)	(2) Certain Lad 33/1, Just about a career best when landing the Group 3 Strensall Stakes at this venue over 8.8f in 2020. Missed all of the following year and pretty lightly raced since, failing to add to his tally. Like Cadillac, he can have his run in the Wolferton overlooked. Runner-up in this in 2020 and signs of promise two starts ago; not discounted.
12th	21 12th (21) (18/1 +0%) Faylaq	18 18/1(+0%)	(21) Faylaq 18/1, Losing run stretches back to 2019. Has resumed for his new trainer in good form but he rarely finds as much off the bridle as he promises so percentage call is to look elsewhere back in trip. Good third on AW last time; that was at 2m but he went close over this C&D last October.
13th	7 13th (7) (9/1 -13%) Sonny Liston	9 9/1(-13%)	(7) Sonny Liston 9/1, Useful 7f winner at his best for Charlie Hills. Ended 2022 out of sorts but excellent start for Ralph Beckett, fitted with blinkers and first home on his side of the track when second in the Royal Hunt Cup last month. Stays this far and a must for the shortlist from the same mark. Fine 2nd in Royal Hunt Cup and able to run off same mark; should be fine back up in trip.
14th	15 14th (15) (5.5/1 +61%) Majestic	5.5 5.5/1(+61%)	(15) Majestic 5.5/1, Won the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket on final 4-y-o start and has made a solid start to the new campaign, shaping up quite well when hitting the frame again from an unpromising position at Sandown last week. Likely to give it another good go. Won last year's Cambridgeshire; running well in defeat and has each-way claims.
15th	22 15th (22) (80/1 -60%) Cockalorum	80 80/1(-60%)	(22) Cockalorum 80/1, Given a couple of superb rides when landing brace of Ripon handicaps over 9.8f this season. Brushed aside at Newcastle and dominating this field from just out of the weights a big ask. 2nd in this in 2021; kicked off this season with two wins but unplaced on last three runs.
16th	12 16th (12) (33/1 +0%) Marie's Diamond	33 33/1(+0%)	(12) Marie's Diamond 33/1, It's now 26 runs since his last win in 2021 but he still retains plenty of dash as a 7-y-o judged on a runner-up effort over C&D in May. Brushed aside in a Group 3 at Epsom and this looks too competitive. Popped up with a near-miss over C&D in May but losing run goes back 27 races to July 2021.
17th	4 17th (4) (4.5/1 +40%) Sea The Casper	4.5 4.5/1(+40%)	(4) Sea The Casper 4.5/1, Didn't race at 2 but hit the ground running last year, winning 3 of first 4 starts at up to 11f. Cranked it up another notch when an easy winner in a good time on AW reappearance 4 weeks ago and this upwardly-mobile 4-y-o is a danger to all under a penalty. Ready comeback win; this is much tougher but this lightly raced 4yo is ahead of h'capper.
18th	9 18th (9) (80/1 -60%) Dawn Of Liberation	80 80/1(-60%)	(9) Dawn Of Liberation 80/1, Low-mileage 4-y-o who won twice in novice company at up to 1m in 2022. Mixed bag in handicaps this year and has never really shaped as though in need of this far. Fair fourth at Chester in May but well beaten in Royal Hunt Cup; others appeal more.

LTO Selection:

A wide-open renewal of this valuable contest but marginal preference is for SONNY LISTON, who was the first home from his group when second in the Royal Hunt Cup. Off the same mark, the four-year-old could be hard to beat now upped in trip. Nobel is an obvious threat following his facile Newcastle success a couple of weeks ago and he remains open to improvement on just his sixth start. It would be no surprise to see Majestic and Certain Lad go well for Jack Channon, while Long Tradition and Spirit Dancer complete the shortlist.

Any number to consider but SEA THE CASPER turned an AW handicap into a one-sided affair on reappearance a month ago and with that display backed up by a punchy timefigure, he looks ahead of his mark under a penalty. Long Tradition was expertly prepared to make a winning return to the track at Chelmsford and he's a massive threat, with Sonny Liston, Millebosc and Spirit Dancer completing the shortlist.

William Haggas has a good record in this race and this year's running could go to MILLEBOSC (nap). Long Tradition is a danger.

15:10 York Handicap (Class 2) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:17 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (6/1 +8%) Divine Libra	6 6/1(+8%)	(2) Divine Libra 6/1, Lightly-raced winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Winner at Catterick in April. 6/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at this course (7f, good) 14 days ago. Has only run over 7f to date but shapes as though he'll be fine at this trip; claims.
2	9 2nd (9) (5.5/1 +50%) Harry's Halo	5.5 5.5/1(+50%)	(9) Harry's Halo 5.5/1, Lightly-raced winner. Tongue strap on for 1st time, ninth of 11 in handicap (18/1) at Kempton (6f) 31 days ago. Must improve. Any rain would suit back on turf but is some way down the pecking order.
3	10 3rd (10) (14/1 +72%) Braveheart Boy	14 14/1(+72%)	(10) Braveheart Boy 14/1, Tenth of 11 in handicap (16/1) at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 34 days ago. Back up in trip. Another ordinary effort behind Northcliff last time and, like that one, is drawn wide.
4	4 4th (4) (16/1 -14%) Wen Moon	16 16/1(-14%)	(4) Wen Moon 16/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Pontefract in April. 12/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, fifth of 8 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good) 24 days ago. Can pull hard and hang left, and is starting to look exposed now; needs more.
5th	7 5th (7) (3/1 +25%) Winter Crown	3 3/1(+25%)	(7) Winter Crown 3/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Career best when winning 6-runner handicap at Nottingham (6.1f, good, 11/10) 16 days ago, pushed out. Can make presence felt. Not had much luck with one thing and another but is progressive and much respected.
6th	6 6th (6) (5/1 -150%) First Of May	5 5/1(-150%)	(6) First Of May 5/1, Promising individual. 1 win from 1 run this year. 7/5, won 8-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 73 days ago, impressively. 10lb higher now. Expected to be bang there. Up 10lb and this is more competitive but she looks to have the most potential of these.
7th	8 7th (8) (12/1 +52%) Northcliff	12 12/1(+52%)	(8) Northcliff 12/1, Twentieth of 21 in handicap (33/1) at York (6f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Maiden who's struggled in handicaps this year; drawn wide and only holds outside claims.
8th	5 8th (5) (25/1 -150%) Orbital Chime	25 25/1(-150%)	(5) Orbital Chime 25/1, 9/2, 7¾ lengths eighth of 12 to Harry's Halo in nursery at Doncaster (6f, heavy). Off 8 months. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Well drawn but needs to improve for the first-time headgear back from eight months off.
9th	3 9th (3) (8/1 -60%) Seantrabh	8 8/1(-60%)	(3) Seantrabh 8/1, Lightly-raced winner. Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap (4/1) at this course (5.1f, heavy) 66 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Not taken lightly. Hasn't fared as well on draw front today, going beyond 5f for the first time after a break.
10th	1 10th (1) (8/1 +43%) Lulworth Cove	8 8/1(+43%)	(1) Lulworth Cove 8/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Lingfield in June. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good, 15/2) 15 days ago. Others more persuasive. 2-2 over a turning 6f (both AW); player if she settles better from the inside stall.

LTO Selection:

FIRST OF MAY quickened clear to strike by over two lengths at Wolverhampton last time and won in the style of a highly promising filly to keep on side. If she can transfer her form to the turf off 10lb higher, the daughter of Mayson could prove a tough nut to crack. Divine Libra will give her something to think about after only fading late over 7f at this track last time, while Lulworth Cove has the plum draw and isn't out of it.

FIRST OF MAY could hardly have created a better first impression in handicaps when making a winning return at Wolverhampton and she could well be the type to run a sequence. Winter Crown took a step forward when scoring at Nottingham and is next best ahead of Seantrabh, who was better than the bare result here in May.

Winter Crown is much respected, but the lightly raced FIRST OF MAY has plenty of potential and can defy a 10lb rise.

15:17 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:25 Newmarket Group 2 (Class 1) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (0.67/1 +39%) City Of Troy	0.67 0.67/1(+39%)	(1) City Of Troy 0.67/1, Made plenty of appeal on pedigree and duly got off the mark at the first time of asking in maiden at the Curragh (7f, good) 14 days ago, staying on well. He should have plenty more to offer.
2	4 2nd (4) (8.5/1 +23%) Haatem	8.5 8.5/1(+23%)	(4) Haatem 8.5/1, Bath maiden winner who took his form up a notch when fifth of 20 in Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot (6f, good) 25 days ago. Should appreciate the step up in trip and not taken lightly.
3	7 3rd (7) (33/1 -32%) Oddyssey	33 33/1(-32%)	(7) Oddyssey 33/1, Twice-raced maiden who belied his odds when third of 16 in Chesham Stakes at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm, 125/1) 21 days ago. Further improvement may be forthcoming and he can't be ruled out.
4	3 4th (3) (3/1 +10%) Great Truth	3 3/1(+10%)	(3) Great Truth 3/1, Made an impressive start to his career when taking 6-runner minor event at Leicester (7f, good) 16 days ago. Ought to have learnt plenty from that and must enter calculations.
5th	9 5th (9) (20/1 -25%) Son	20 20/1(-25%)	(9) Son 20/1, Built on encouraging debut effort when taking 10-runner maiden at Newbury (6.5f, firm, 6/5) 38 days ago, bit in hand. Open to further progress and could make presence felt.
6th	10 6th (10) (22/1 -38%) Spanish Phoenix	22 22/1(-38%)	(10) Spanish Phoenix 22/1, Doing all his best work at the finish when eighth of 20 in Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot (6f, good, 33/1) 25 days ago. Likely more to come, particularly over this longer trip.
7th	6 7th (6) (80/1 -60%) Metallo	80 80/1(-60%)	(6) Metallo 80/1, Caused a surprise when making virtually all in 9-runner maiden at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) 17 days ago. However, will need to improve significantly to take a hand here.
8th	2 8th (2) (50/1 +0%) Cuban Thunder	50 50/1(+0%)	(2) Cuban Thunder 50/1, Opened account in York maiden on penultimate start but couldn't land a blow in Coventry Stakes last time and looks up against it again here.
9th	8 9th (8) (28/1 +15%) Quatre Bras	28 28/1(+15%)	(8) Quatre Bras 28/1, 350,000 gns Sea The Stars colt who didn't go unbacked when third on debut at Yarmouth (7f) last month. Should improve but asked a much bigger question now.

LTO Selection:

There was so much to like about CITY OF TROY's debut win at the Curragh a fortnight ago and the son of Justify is fancied to give Aidan O'Brien a fourth success in this race. Great Truth also created a fine impression with a ready victory on his introduction at Leicester last month and isn't taken lightly for a trainer who has claimed this prize with some top juveniles. Haatem finished a respectable fifth in the Coventry at Royal Ascot and is likely to appreciate this stiffer test.

CITY OF TROY looked an exciting prospect when scoring at the Curragh a fortnight ago and can take the step up to Group company in his stride. Great Truth impressed with the manner of his debut victory at Leicester and is feared most, whilst Haatem should relish this stiffer test of stamina and is also much respected.

Charlie Appleby has a strong record in this, so Great Truth isn't opposed lightly, but preference is for CITY OF TROY.

15:25 Newmarket Group 2 (Class 1) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:30 Ascot Handicap (Class 3) 14f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (0.83/1 +49%) Real Dream	0.83 0.83/1(+49%)	(2) Real Dream 0.83/1, Won a Doncaster maiden and made light of an 11-month absence when following up in 1½m Kempton handicap. Decent third at York since and step up in trip will suit. Better to come. Close third of 15 at York (1m4f) in May latest was promising for today's step up in trip.
2	5 2nd (5) (5.5/1 +0%) Crescent Lake	5.5 5.5/1(+0%)	(5) Crescent Lake 5.5/1, Better than ever for current yard this year, winning 3 times, including over this trip at Goodwood last month. Remains of interest. Scored over 1m6f in April, May and June; raised another 4lb but has never been better.
3	6 3rd (6) (8/1 +68%) Green Team	8 8/1(+68%)	(6) Green Team 8/1, Useful performer at best but comfortably held all 4 starts in Meydan this year for present stable and no upturn for return to these shores last 3 starts. Not entirely dismissed off a career-low mark, particularly if the money's come for him.
4	3 4th (3) (10/1 +0%) Rhythmic Intent	10 10/1(+0%)	(3) Rhythmic Intent 10/1, Useful sort who bagged Mallard Handicap at Doncaster in September 2021. Lightly raced since and built on his reappearance run when fourth in handicap here (12f) last month. Flying too high next time and type to bounce back. Returned to some form here in May but tailed off in Listed race four weeks ago.
5th	1 5th (1) (7/1 +30%) Tides Of War	7 7/1(+30%)	(1) Tides Of War 7/1, Turned in his best effort for this yard in a first-time hood after 3 months off (also gelded) when third in 8-runner handicap at Goodwood (14f) on UK debut 49 days ago, travelling better than most. Smart at best when trained in France so on a good mark if building on that. Never-nearer third of eight in a strong handicap at Goodwood (1m6f) seven weeks ago.
6th	9 6th (9) (10/1 +60%) Star Caliber	10 10/1(+60%)	(9) Star Caliber 10/1, On a losing run and yet to get seriously competitive this year, failing to beat a rival at Goodwood the last twice. Others make more appeal. Sole win was debut; hasn't beaten many since returning for this yard in April.

LTO Selection:

A few with chances, but it looks best to side with the Sir Michael Stoute-trained REAL DREAM. Outpaced in a competitive event over 1m4f at York last time, the son of Lope De Vega plugged on well to take third in the closing stages and he could be even better over this staying trip. Campaigned at Pattern level over the winter, Tides Of War hit the frame back in handicap company at Goodwood last time and he could build on that from an unchanged mark. Crescent Lake was a winner at the Sussex venue last month and should not be underestimated, despite a rise in class.

Low-mileage 4-y-o REAL DREAM has improved with each run and he surely has more to offer still over this longer trip. Apparate made an encouraging start for his new yard when just denied at Doncaster after a long absence and is entitled to come on for that, while the thriving Crescent Lake also needs considering.

Most could be serious players but the promise of REAL DREAM (nap) stepping up in trip earns the vote. He's had only five races.

15:30 Ascot Handicap (Class 3) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:35 Navan Stakes 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	3 1st (3) (1.88/1 +62%) Harbour Wind	1.88 1.88/1(+62%)	(3) Harbour Wind 1.88/1, Nathaniel gelding who impressed with his attitude when making a winning debut in a Cork maiden (1m) in May. Runner-up behind a more experienced sort at Roscommon (10f) since (pair clear) and has to be of interest again. Unfancied when game winner on debut; narrowly beaten by 103-rated colt at Roscommon.
2	4 2nd (4) (4.5/1 +25%) Immutable	4.5 4.5/1(+25%)	(4) Immutable 4.5/1, Lightly-raced winner. Career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Naas (8f, heavy, 11/4) 82 days ago. Up in trip. Stable in good form. Should continue to give a good account. Won 1m Naas handicap off 83 in April; first try at his trip and bit to find on ratings.
3	5 3rd (5) (8.5/1 -155%) Nurburgring	8.5 8.5/1(-155%)	(5) Nurburgring 8.5/1, Lightly-raced course winner. 80/1, 18½ lengths twelfth of 14 to Gregory in Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot (14.2f, good) 24 days ago. Down in trip. Not taken lightly back in calmer waters. Smart form over 1m5f here first two starts; outclassed in Queen's Vase; big drop in trip.
4	1 4th (1) (5/1 -25%) Bright Legend	5 5/1(-25%)	(1) Bright Legend 5/1, Zoustar colt. Much-improved from debut despite still looking rough around the edges when winning 12-runner maiden at the Curragh (10f) back in April. Absent since but he's very much the type to go on improving. Respected. Beat a smart horse in Curragh maiden over this trip on heavy ground in April.
5th	2 5th (2) (1.88/1 +53%) Dutch Gold	1.88 1.88/1(+53%)	(2) Dutch Gold 1.88/1, Fairly useful colt. Career best when winning 8-runner maiden (3/1) at Down Royal (10.3f, good) 21 days ago, easily. That may well not prove his limit at this sort of trip. Relished step up to this trip when bolting up by 8l in Down Royal maiden.
6th	8 6th (8) (250/1 -25%) Tip The Can	250 250/1(-25%)	(8) Tip The Can 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. 300/1 and visored for 1st time, ninth of 11 in maiden at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft) 60 days ago. Up in trip. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Easy enough to look elsewhere. No chance in this company and gets a mark after this; tongue-tie.
7th	6 7th (6) (250/1 -25%) Donadea Dreamer	250 250/1(-25%)	(6) Donadea Dreamer 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. 150/1, eleventh of 12 in maiden at Fairyhouse (12f, good) 29 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Plenty to find on form. No chance in this company and gets a mark after this; cheekpieces.

LTO Selection:

HARBOUR WIND runs in first-time cheekpieces, which is a small concern, but has solid form. Out of a half-sister to Group 2-winning stayer Forgotten Rules, he was a surprise winner when making all against a better-fancied stablemate on debut but confirmed that ability when runner-up at Roscommon. The winner recently finished sixth in the German Derby and this galloping track should suit. Immutable's form is mostly on easy ground but he ran well on a sound surface on debut. He steps up in trip, though, on his first run for 82 days. Dutch Gold benefited from stepping up to this trip when winning impressively at Down Royal and while the form is nothing special, he could progress further. Nurburgring is top rated, ran well in a course Listed race in May, and while today's rider claims 7lb, was well beaten at Royal Ascot and drops markedly in distance. Endless Sunshine was a surprise winner on debut and faces a tougher task.

Despite still looking rough very rough around the edges, BRIGHT LEGEND was impressive when seeing off a now useful performer (the pair clear) at the Curragh back in April and, with the prospect of more to come, he gets the vote to follow up. Harbour Wind and Nurburgring back in calmer waters are others fancied to be in the shake up.

Second to the German Derby sixth at Roscommon, HARBOUR WIND will be hard to beat and headgear is usually a positive when used by Weld\p

15:35 Navan Stakes 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:45 York Group 3 (Class 1) 14f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (0.44/1 +12%) Hamish	0.44 0.44/1(+12%)	(1) Hamish 0.44/1, Very smart gelding who landed the Group 3 Ormonde at Chester for the second year running on his reappearance in May. Has to shoulder a 3 lb penalty for that but should still prove hard to beat. Kept to softer than good these days when on turf; very much the one to beat.
2	3 2nd (3) (10/1 +60%) Scriptwriter	10 10/1(+60%)	(3) Scriptwriter 10/1, Useful on the Flat and over hurdles. Made an encouraging return to the level when seventh in Copper Horse at Ascot last month but faces a stiff task stepping outside of handicap company. Ran with credit in R Ascot handicap; others have better form but he's considered for 2nd.
3	4 3rd (4) (4.5/1 +10%) Tashkhan	4.5 4.5/1(+10%)	(4) Tashkhan 4.5/1, Winless since 2021 but he's posted solid efforts to make the frame in Nottingham listed event and Prix de Barbeville at Longchamp this spring. Could be the one to follow Hamish home. Smart; best results have been on softer than good; this trip is shorter than ideal.
4	5 4th (5) (16/1 -60%) Teumessias Fox	16 16/1(-60%)	(5) Teumessias Fox 16/1, Much improved back from a gelding operation this spring, winning 1½m handicaps at Kempton and Newmarket (smart form). Disappointed when favourite for the Duke of Edinburgh at Royal Ascot but he should be in the mix for minor honours if back near his best. Disappointing on good to firm at Royal Ascot; peak handicap form time before is respected.
5th	2 5th (2) (12/1 +33%) Get Shirty	12 12/1(+33%)	(2) Get Shirty 12/1, Had an excellent 2022, with wins in Copper Horse at Royal Ascot and Old Newton Cup at Haydock. Placed twice in the Middle East in February but below par back in Britain in recent months and even a return to his best is unlikely to be enough in this company. Good runs at Meydan and Riyadh in February but out of sorts in his four runs since.

LTO Selection:

A comfortable winner of the Ormonde Stakes at Chester in May, dual C&D scorer HAMISH arrives in fine form and even though he has to shoulder a 3lb penalty, he is clearly the one to beat. One Evening appears an improving filly and shaped as though she can progress again for stepping up in distance when keeping on for second over 1m4f at Pontefract. She gets the danger vote ahead of classy stayer Tashkhan, who is back on home soil following a fair fourth in France.

HAMISH boasts a very healthy 4-5 record at Group 3 level and a 3 lb penalty doesn't look enough to stop him going in again. Tashkhan is preferred to One Evening for the forecast spot.

Assuming that the ground has turned softer than good, this should be an excellent opportunity for the admirable HAMISH.

15:45 York Group 3 (Class 1) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:52 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 14f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (4.5/1 +47%) Emiyn	4.5 4.5/1(+47%)	(1) Emiyn 4.5/1, Course winner. Respectable seventh of 11 in handicap at Ayr (13.1f, firm, 17/2) 21 days ago. This front-runner should give a good account of himself back here. Course winner who is suited by slow ground; not ruled out on this drop back in grade.
2	3 2nd (3) (9/1 +36%) It's Good To Laugh	9 9/1(+36%)	(3) It's Good To Laugh 9/1, Course winner. 7/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Ayr (13f, firm) 21 days ago. First-time visor replaces cheekpieces. Hard to predict and his last win was over hurdles 18 months ago; down the list.
3	6 3rd (6) (11/1 +50%) Zimmerman	11 11/1(+50%)	(6) Zimmerman 11/1, Largely consistent but arrives on the back of 2 lesser efforts. Bounce back needed. Conditions no problem but he's lost his way in last two runs and needs a major revival.
4	4 4th (4) (3.5/1 +36%) Two Brothers	3.5 3.5/1(+36%)	(4) Two Brothers 3.5/1, Career best when winning 14-runner Cumberland Plate at Carlisle (11f, soft) 17 days ago, finding extra. Up in trip. Should remain competitive up 5 lb. Progressive 5yo who won on soft at Carlisle last time and is respected at this new trip.
5th	9 5th (9) (8.5/1 -70%) Torre Del Oro	8.5 8.5/1(-70%)	(9) Torre Del Oro 8.5/1, Winner on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (1½m) in April. Struggled in a deeper race at York the following month but freshened up since and retains unexposed potential for a leading stable which does so well here. Unexposed 3yo who had an excuse last time and could resume his progress at this new trip.
6th	8 6th (8) (10/1 -67%) Percy Jones	10 10/1(-67%)	(8) Percy Jones 10/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in December and has remained in form since, finishing second over 2m here last month. Another solid effort when fourth over this trip at Sandown last week. Needs considering. Generally consistent and he's been placed here and at Sandown last twice; in the mix again.
7th	5 7th (5) (33/1 +0%) Chase The Dollar	33 33/1(+0%)	(5) Chase The Dollar 33/1, Did well for this yard last year but has a 13-month absence to overcome. A watching brief has to be the percentage call. Has not been seen since his second here (1m5f) last May; market should guide on comeback.
8th	12 8th (12) (1.62/1 +14%) Banderas	1.62 1.62/1(+14%)	(12) Banderas 1.62/1, Fairly useful form, getting off the mark at the fourth time of asking when seeing off 6 rivals in a 1½m maiden here (soft) 9 weeks ago. Cheekpieces added now handicapping over a trip which should suit. Lightly raced 3yo who won here last time and is open to more progress on handicap debut.
9th	11 9th (11) (80/1 -264%) Oman	80 80/1(-264%)	(11) Oman 80/1, Useful stayer for Ralph Beckett a couple of seasons back but struggled in 3 starts over hurdles for Alan King during the winter and well held on the Flat for Ian Williams of late. Remains to be seen whether another change of stable has a revitalising effect. Last win was two years ago and has struggled this year; lots to prove for another new yard.
10th	13 10th (13) (66/1 -100%) Mancini	66 66/1(-100%)	(13) Mancini 66/1, Twenty one runs since last win in 2020. 18/1, first run since leaving Ian Williams when sixth of 7 in handicap at this course (2m, good) 14 days ago. His last win was three years ago and he was tailed off on stable debut here 14 days ago.

LTO Selection:

BANDERAS is the least-exposed member in the field and, with cheekpieces applied for the first time, he could have lots more to give now he tackles a longer trip. However, this is deeper than the maiden he won here in May and there is a strong likelihood that the likes of Emiyn and Chase The Dollar, who have both proven to be effective here, will make this a good test for the selection. Matchless is also feared.

It's reached that stage of the season where unexposed 3-y-os often have an edge against older opposition so course maiden winner BANDERAS is selected to make a winning handicap debut at the expense of Torre Del Oro. Percy Jones and Cumberland Plate winner Two Brothers may fare best of the older brigade.

The vote goes to 3yo BANDERAS, who won a maiden here last time and is open to more progress upped to 1m6f on his handicap debut.

15:52 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:00 Newmarket Handicap (Class 2) 7f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (5/1 +23%) Biggles	5 5/1(+23%)	(8) Biggles 5/1, Most progressive last year, winning 5 times on different ground over 7f. Good placed efforts on first 2 starts this year (latterly the Victoria Cup at Ascot) and first home in his group when ninth of 29 in Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot. Ryan Moore retains the ride. Player. Solid record in 7f handicaps; latest effort can be upgraded; remains of strong interest.
2	16 2nd (16) (11/1 +45%) Ropey Guest	11 11/1(+45%)	(16) Ropey Guest 11/1, Capitalised on a reduced mark to land 7f handicap at Goodwood a month ago. Faded from prominence and finished well held in the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot last time but the fact he was second in this last year provides hope for a revival. Not solid on 2023 evidence but is capable on his day; second in this race last year.
3	2 3rd (2) (3.5/1 +36%) Awaal	3.5 3.5/1(+36%)	(2) Awaal 3.5/1, Excellent second of 22 in Lincoln at Doncaster (1m, heavy) on reappearance. Likely found race coming too soon when last in French Listed race 19 days and quickly back on the up when 4 lengths third of 30 in Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot. Will be fine at 7f and capable of winning a big handicap. Placed in two major handicaps over 1m this season; big player if coping with return to 7f.
4	4 4th (4) (28/1 -180%) Bless Him	28 28/1(-180%)	(4) Bless Him 28/1, Had a hot spell last July, winning this then second in the International at Ascot. Another decent effort in a top-end handicap when fifth of 30 in Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot. Likely to be in the shake-up again. Hold-up performer; won this race last year; major claims if the cards again drop right.
5th	6 5th (6) (40/1 -21%) Accidental Agent	40 40/1(-21%)	(6) Accidental Agent 40/1, Queen Anne winner in his prime. Still capable of really smart handicap performances last year but this season's efforts suggest age may finally be catching up with this 9-y-o. Respectable seventh in this race 12 months ago; opposed on balance of 2023 form.
6th	19 6th (19) (11/1 +8%) Star Of Orion	11 11/1(+8%)	(19) Star Of Orion 11/1, Well handicapped on his peak efforts form and showed he's returned in good nick when second to The Gatekeeper and Montaasib in 7f Rowley Course handicaps in May. Hindered by unfavourable track position in this contest 12 months ago; now 6lb lower.
7th	3 7th (3) (25/1 -39%) Gorak	25 25/1(-39%)	(3) Gorak 25/1, Had a good spell in the spring, winning a pair of 7f handicaps. Mark took a big hike after finishing fourth in a Haydock Group 3 last month but he shaped as if he can still be very competitive when first home in his group in the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot last time. / Ran respectably in 7f handicap at Royal Ascot but current mark is rather demanding.
8th	10 8th (10) (14/1 +30%) Rainbow Fire	14 14/1(+30%)	(10) Rainbow Fire 14/1, Quickly developed into a very useful 7f handicapper for this yard. Might have found soft ground against him when well held in Victoria Cup at Ascot in May and no surprise were he to resume his progression back from a short break. 3-5 on turf; unsuited by soft going last time; interesting on Haydock success in April.
9th	14 9th (14) (33/1 -50%) Cruyff Turn	33 33/1(-50%)	(14) Cruyff Turn 33/1, Took advantage of his reduced mark in 7f Redcar handicap 3 weeks ago but that was a 6-runner race and he has a lot more on his plate under a 6 lb penalty in this much stronger affair. Badly treated under a penalty for Redcar win; due to be 3lb lower in future.
10th	5 10th (5) (7/1 +13%) Montassib	7 7/1(+13%)	(5) Montassib 7/1, Low-mileage 5-y-o who was progressive last year and improved again when justifying strong market support in a 7f handicap on the Rowley Course here in May. Paid for racing up with a strong pace in Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot since. Capable of bouncing back under Buick. Disappointing at Royal Ascot but may bounce back; fourth in this contest in 2022.
11th	17 11th (17) (25/1 +11%) The Gatekeeper	25 25/1(+11%)	(17) The Gatekeeper 25/1, Made a winning return from long absence over C&D in March and went in again on the Rowley Course here (7f, good) in May. Down the field in the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot and subsequent Newcastle third was only respectable. Others more compelling. Scored on the other course here in May; hasn't repeated that form.
12th	11 12th (11) (14/1 +13%) Probe	14 14/1(+13%)	(11) Probe 14/1, Transformed by his new yard this year and landed 6f handicap on the Rowley Course here (soft) in May. Not so good under firmer conditions at Epsom and Royal Ascot since. Any rain in his favour now stepping back up to 7f Campaigned at 6f for new yard this year; return to 7f presents a dilemma.
13th	1 13th (1) (12/1 +25%) Shining Blue	12 12/1(+25%)	(1) Shining Blue 12/1, Really smart performance when ready winner of a 7f York handicap in May. Not quite at that level but shaped as if still in good form when second in 1m listed race there last month. Successful over 7f on last two handicap attempts; possibilities back in same scenario.
14th	20 14th (20) (9/1 +44%) Popmaster	9 9/1(+44%)	(20) Popmaster 9/1, Went without a win in 2022 but turned in his best effort of the year to belatedly prove his stamina for 7f when runner-up at Newbury last month, headed close home. Well treated off the same mark. Engaged 5.10 Ascot Friday. Narrow defeat at Newbury (7f); justified favouritism in good style at Ascot (6f) on Friday.
15th	13 15th (13) (8.5/1 -21%) Streets Of Gold	8.5 8.5/1(-21%)	(13) Streets Of Gold 8.5/1, Won all 5 starts at 2, including 2 valuable sales races. Good placed efforts in Epsom listed event and Jersey at Royal Ascot on last 2 starts (both 7f, good to firm). Interesting contender back in a handicap. Ran very well in the Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot; future mark 4lb higher; respected.

LTO Selection:

STREETS OF GOLD produced arguably a career-best effort when third in the Jersey at Royal Ascot last month. The son of Havana Gold is 4lb well-in and given his experience of big-field sales races last season, this cavalry charge should hold no fears. Last year's one-two Bless Him and Ropey Guest are key players once more, while Awaal looks just the type to relish the drop in trip. The consistent Biggles is another to consider, along with Montassib, who was fourth in this 12 months ago.

AWAAL has produced cracking placed efforts in two of the biggest 1m handicaps of the season and can land a big pot now dropping back to 7f. Spangled Mac shaped well in a pair of Royal Ascot handicaps 48 hours apart and is second choice. Biggles and last year's winner Bless Him also make the shortlist.

The vote goes to BIGGLES (nap), who still leaves the impression there's a good 7f prize in him. Second choice is Streets Of Gold.

16:00 Newmarket Handicap (Class 2) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:05 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (16/1 +54%) Oneforthegutter	16 16/1(+54%)	(9) Oneforthegutter 16/1, Useful handicapper but he's winless since his debut in 2021. Exploits proved mixed last term and yet to return to peak form in 2 starts so far this campaign following a wind op. Others make greater appeal now stepping up in trip. Well down the weights; one of his best 1m2f runs last term gives hope for this new trip.
2	7 2nd (7) (1.25/1 +38%) La Yakel	1.25 1.25/1(+38%)	(7) La Yakel 1.25/1, Highly progressive at 3, winning novice at Southwell and C&D handicap at Ascot in September. Signed off his season with a good fourth behind Al Nafir in Old Rowley Cup at Newmarket. Surely has more to offer after only 5 starts. Leading claims on reappearance. C&D winner; this very lightly raced 4yo is open to further improvement; interesting.
3	11 3rd (11) (2.75/1 +58%) Struth	2.75 2.75/1(+58%)	(11) Struth 2.75/1, Career-best effort when landing 7-runner handicap at Chester (12.3f, heavy) in May and improved further to hit the frame on 2 of his 3 starts since, good third from this mark at Haydock (14f) 7 days ago. Type to make his presence felt again as sole 3-y-o in the line up. Stays 1m6f; needs to find a bit extra but, as the sole 3yo in this field, he might find it.
4	2 4th (2) (12/1 +40%) Lucander	12 12/1(+40%)	(2) Lucander 12/1, Did well in Bahrain for this yard over the winter, winning twice at up to 11f. Typically gave his running since, far from disgraced when tenth in C&D Duke of Edinburgh 3 weeks ago (finished with running left). Ought to give his running again but yet to defy a mark this high. Not at all discredited at Royal Ascot three weeks ago; has fewer rivals to pass this time.
5th	1 5th (1) (12/1 +40%) Jack Darcy	12 12/1(+40%)	(1) Jack Darcy 12/1, Smart on his day and shaped as if better for the run when last of 5 in Goodwood listed event (9.9f) 7 weeks ago. Return to handicaps rates a plus but his mark demands a little bit more. Made the running when below form on Listed reappearance; needs a career best.
6th	5 6th (5) (7.5/1 -25%) Saratoga Gold	7.5 7.5/1(-25%)	(5) Saratoga Gold 7.5/1, 5-y-o who has built up a good strike rate and took his form up a notch when running out a comfortable winner at Kempton (12f) 9 days ago, leading 2f out and quickening clear. Up 8 lb back in stronger company but excellent apprentice takes off handy 3 lb. A revelation in blinkers last term and the ease of his recent AW win was quite something.
7th	3 7th (3) (7.5/1 -25%) Al Nafir	7.5 7.5/1(-25%)	(3) Al Nafir 7.5/1, Bred in the purple and he put it all together when doubling career tally in hot Newmarket handicap (12f) on final outing last season. Gelded, proved too lit up on return in C&D Duke of Edinburgh 3 weeks ago but he remains low mileage and comes here with yard in much better form. Won valuable 1m4f handicap in October; questions to answer after his Royal Ascot flop.

LTO Selection:

This represents a drop in grade for JACK DARCY and, even though the gelded son of Gleneagles has to shoulder top-weight here, he looks the one to beat. The four-year-old is entitled to come on for his latest outing at Goodwood in May and must enter calculations if reproducing his second-placed effort in Listed company at Deauville last August. Al Nafir was well beaten on his seasonal debut at the Royal meeting but could bounce back, while the recent all-weather winner Saratoga Gold adds further spice now rated 8lb higher for that success.

A highly-progressive dual winner as a 3-y-o, LA YAKEL ended last term with a solid fourth behind re-opposing Al Nafir in the Old Rowley Cup at Newmarket in October. Meeting that rival on 8 lb better terms, there's surely more to come on the back just 5 career starts and he can make a winning return. Al Nafir should step up on his effort at the Royal Meeting and is feared, with 3-y-o Struth and Saratoga Gold completing the shortlist.

There's been rain in the forecast for the last two days, so conditions may be right for the promising LA YAKEL to make his reappearance.

16:05 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:10 Navan Handicap 10f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	2 1st (2) (2/1 +43%) Boher Road	2 2/1(+43%)	(2) Boher Road 2/1, Lightly-raced winner on Flat. 16/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, respectable eighth of 13 in handicap at Cork (12f, soft) 29 days ago. Enters calculations. 1m maiden winner; only beaten 4.5l in a premier h'cap over 1m4f last time; decent chance.
2	6 2nd (6) (1.88/1 +58%) Bringsty	1.88 1.88/1(+58%)	(6) Bringsty 1.88/1, Latest win at Gowran in May. Good second of 14 in claimer (13/8) at Bellewstown (7.8f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Back up in trip and in the mix. Really consistent in recent claimers over shorter and longer trips than this; respected.
3	1 3rd (1) (7/1 +56%) Eskimo Komet	7 7/1(+56%)	(1) Eskimo Komet 7/1, 28/1, bit below form eighth of 13 in handicap at Leopardstown (9f, good) 37 days ago. Chance on old form. AW winner got a big hike for running well in a Pattern race last year; mark still too high.
4	3 4th (3) (10/1 +17%) Eighty Eight	10 10/1(+17%)	(3) Eighty Eight 10/1, 16/1, 6 lengths tenth of 13 to Hasten Slowly in handicap at Naas (8f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Back up in trip. Not taken lightly if shrugging off latest effort. Useful handicapper for Johnny Murtagh last year; may have needed run at Naas last time.
5th	4 5th (4) (3/1 +33%) Scott Lang	3 3/1(+33%)	(4) Scott Lang 3/1, Course winner. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Limerick (12.3f, good, 17/2) 21 days ago. Still merits consideration. Good track record over 1m5f but may be outpaced by a couple of these over this trip.
6th	5 6th (5) (80/1 -21%) Rhydwyn	80 80/1(-21%)	(5) Rhydwyn 80/1, 28/1, first run since leaving T. Hogan when last of 10 in handicap at Bellewstown (7.8f, good to soft). Off 9 months. Up in trip with work to do. Formerly useful over trips up to 1m but has clearly had issues; best watched after lay-off.

LTO Selection:

HASTEN SLOWLY is 5lb higher than when winning recently and while speedily-bred, could be suited by stepping up to this distance. That Naas form is nothing outstanding but she won over 7f as a juvenile last August, which suggests she will stay middle-distances. Bringsty brings useful recent claimer form to the table and and is suited by this trip. Available, but unwanted, for 10,000 euros, 12,000 euros, 12,000 euros and 12,000 euros when running consistently well on each of his last four runs, he chased home a subsequent winner at Limerick last month and is today ridden by a good 2lb claimer. Keen-going Boher Road was well enough held in a premier handicap last month, while Mads Black Eights is capable at this level but hasn't run since February. Scott Lang would prefer further, while Eskimo Komet's rating has been affected by running well in stakes races last autumn and has plenty of weight.

HASTEN SLOWLY arrives on the back of an improved Naas success and can defy a 5 lb rise in the weights with this longer trip another plus. Bellewstown runner-up Bringsty is feared most, although Boher Road and Scott Lang are weighted to have a say too in an open handicap.

Naas winner Hasten Slowly is sure to be popular but BOHER ROAD, not beaten far in a higher grade at Cork last time, is preferred

16:10 Navan Handicap 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:20 York Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (11/1 -38%) Specific Times	11 11/1(-38%)	(9) Specific Times 11/1, Matched debut form when second in 4-runner Catterick maiden (5f) in May and considerately handled when fourth in similar event at Ripon 24 days ago. Remains with potential. Has displayed ability on her three starts and she's in good hands to progress.
2	4 2nd (4) (11/1 +31%) Callianassa	11 11/1(+31%)	(4) Callianassa 11/1, Stepped forward from debut when sixth in a novice at Beverley last month. Out of her depth in Queen Mary at Royal Ascot since and opening mark looks fair. Caught the eye when sixth in the Hilary Needler and she's a possible now up in trip.
3	1 3rd (1) (5/1 -25%) Onigiri	5 5/1(-25%)	(1) Onigiri 5/1, Impressive winner of maiden at Redcar before facing a stiff task in Queen Mary at Royal Ascot. Remains with potential and opening mark looks more than fair. Well beaten at Royal Ascot but form of debut win at Redcar reads well; retains potential.
4	7 4th (7) (12/1 -20%) Neverstopdreaming	12 12/1(-20%)	(7) Neverstopdreaming 12/1, €220,000 No Nay Never filly who built on her opening Goodwood fourth when winning 6f Pontefract maiden last month. Lost all chance at start in listed company at Newmarket since but this is more realistic. Won at Pontefract on second start; very slowly away when well beaten in Newmarket Listed.
5th	2 5th (2) (7.5/1 -88%) Biloxi Boy	7.5 7.5/1(-88%)	(2) Biloxi Boy 7.5/1, Different proposition when landing 7-runner minor event at Ripon in June. Bit disappointing at Newcastle since but likely to get back on track. Ripon novice winner (5f) on second start but faded into fourth in 6f AW novice last time.
6th	3 6th (3) (4.5/1 +31%) Arc Shadowfax	4.5 4.5/1(+31%)	(3) Arc Shadowfax 4.5/1, Left debut form well behind when winning 6f maiden at Redcar in May. Creditable third under a penalty at Carlisle since and seems likely to take another step forward, so well worth considering. Redcar maiden winner who has been gelded since his last run and is on the shortlist.
7th	11 7th (11) (20/1 -25%) Amayretto	20 20/1(-25%)	(11) Amayretto 20/1, Just modest form on three outings to date but better than the result on each occasion, poorly placed when sixth in a novice at Thirsk last time. Type to do better off a lowly mark. Nursery debut; has shown some ability and there's a bit of potential in her pedigree.
8th	10 8th (10) (33/1 -32%) Havana Prince	33 33/1(-32%)	(10) Havana Prince 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 9 in maiden (10/1) at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) 60 days ago. Showed modest form prior to that and might do better with cheekpieces tried for nursery debut. His claims could be boosted if he's back on a slow surface on nursery debut.
9th	8 9th (8) (18/1 -50%) Classy Clarets	18 18/1(-50%)	(8) Classy Clarets 18/1, Left debut form well behind when third of 9 in minor event at Pontefract. Bit disappointing when only sixth in maiden at Hamilton 57 days ago but likely to have been primed for this nursery debut. Gelded since last time & improvement possible now in a nursery for his top northern stable.
10th	12 10th (12) (66/1 -164%) Sue's Little Angel	66 66/1(-164%)	(12) Sue's Little Angel 66/1, Yet to push on from a mildly encouraging debut but has cheekpieces applied for nursery debut, so might get back on track. Half-sister to 3 winners; wears first-time cheekpieces on h'cap debut and not written off.
11th	6 11th (6) (6/1 +33%) Ticktyboo	6 6/1(+33%)	(6) Ticktyboo 6/1, Bettered debut effort when second in a C&D novice on second start and out of depth in Coventry at Royal Ascot since. Worthy of respect off a reasonable opening mark. Promise over C&D on first 2 runs; makes nursery debut off fair mark; improvement possible.
12th	5 12th (5) (4/1 +33%) Scoops Ahoy	4 4/1(+33%)	(5) Scoops Ahoy 4/1, Didn't need to improve to land the odds on third start at Hamilton, well on top at finish. Struggled in Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot since but remains with potential back in calmer waters. Hamilton maiden winner; well beaten at Royal Ascot but this is far more realistic.

LTO Selection:

SCOOPS AHOY looked to be out of his depth when contesting the Windsor Castle, but this should be much more to his liking and the step up in trip could bring about further improvement. Conditions are in his favour as well and he may have too much for Onigiri, who was a taking winner on debut at Redcar before finishing down the field in the Queen Mary. Biloxi Boy is another to consider for last year's winning connections, along with Specific Times and Ticktyboo.

The form of ONIGIRI's debut has a strong look to it and she's easily excused her only subsequent run at Royal Ascot, so she's fancied to get back to winning ways off an appealing mark. Arc Shadowfax seems likely to put up another solid showing and Classy Clarets deserves respect.

The filly CALLIANASSA caught the eye when sixth in the Hilary Needler at Beverley and earns the vote ahead of Arc Shadowfax.

16:20 York Handicap (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:27 Chester Listed (Class 1) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (2.75/1 +0%) Holguin	2.75 2.75/1(+0%)	(9) Holguin 2.75/1, Very useful colt. Runner-up twice at listed level over 7f this year. 33/1, respectable 3 lengths sixth of 15 to Age of Kings in Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Big player from a handy stall. Runner-up in two Listed events this term and he's respected on this drop back in class.
2	6 2nd (6) (6/1 +40%) Fast Response	6 6/1(+40%)	(6) Fast Response 6/1, Three-time 5f/6f winner on testing ground last autumn and she resumed with a good second in listed race at Doncaster. Probably unsuited by quicker conditions when below par at Musselburgh last time. Not discounted. Her last win was in a Listed race (6f) but her form has gone the wrong way this season.
3	5 3rd (5) (10/1 -122%) Witch Hunter	10 10/1(-122%)	(5) Witch Hunter 10/1, Proved better than ever under a well-judged hold-up ride when landing Buckingham Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) last month. Not seen to best effect when third in Chipchase at Newcastle since and likely still in form. This track possibly not ideal for his hold-up tactics, though. Won at Royal Ascot (7f) on his penultimate run and he's a key player back up in trip.
4	2 4th (2) (12/1 -50%) Misty Grey	12 12/1(-50%)	(2) Misty Grey 12/1, Smart gelding who was third in Group 2 Challenge at Newmarket on his final run last season. Well beaten in Dubai in January and off 6 months ahead of this British return. Close second in this race last year and he's respected on his return.
5th	1 5th (1) (4/1 +0%) Brad The Brief	4 4/1(+0%)	(1) Brad The Brief 4/1, Group 2 winner over 6f last summer. Below par when 5¼ lengths fourth in 6f Newcastle Group 3 on his reappearance but he's entitled to come on for the outing. Hasn't convinced with his stamina in 2 previous attempts at 7f but this is a sharp test at the trip. Has leading claims on his Group 2 win last spring but this step back up to 7f is a concern.
6th	8 6th (8) (5/1 +58%) He's A Monster	5 5/1(+58%)	(8) He's A Monster 5/1, Had the track as an excuse when below form in Epsom listed race last month and immediately back on the up when winning a competitive 3-y-o handicap at Sandown 15 days later. Can make his presence felt. Has record of 4-6 and he's open to more progress; not ruled out back in a Listed race.
7th	4 7th (4) (10/1 +9%) Sam Maximus	10 10/1(+9%)	(4) Sam Maximus 10/1, Smart colt. Respectable 4 lengths fifth of 6 to Audience in Criterion Stakes (25/1) at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Needs a bit more. Last win was in a Listed race but he wasn't at his best when upped to 7f last time.
8th	3 8th (3) (12/1 -33%) Mount Athos	12 12/1(-33%)	(3) Mount Athos 12/1, Completed the hat-trick when landing the odds in 7f Kempton handicap on return in March. Excuses at Thirsk next time but latest effort in the Chipchase at Newcastle (first run following a wind op) has to go down as a disappointing effort. Triple winner who still has potential but he needs to resume his progress back up in trip.
9th	7 9th (7) (20/1 +9%) Ffion	20 20/1(+9%)	(7) Ffion 20/1, Useful mare who is a C&D winner. 6/1, good second of 9 in handicap at Haydock (7f, good to firm) 49 days ago. Bit to find on the figures but still no surprise were she to go well. Dual C&D winner but she has plenty to find back in this Listed event.
10th	10 10th (10) (200/1 -300%) Think Climate	200 200/1(-300%)	(10) Think Climate 200/1, Fairly useful gelding. Down the field in useful conditions races at Chelmsford and Newmarket on first 2 outings this year and unseated at the start in a C&D handicap 14 days ago. Uphill task. Has something to prove and he's bottom of the pack on the figures here.

LTO Selection:

The class-dropping Holguin is respected, but it's also noteworthy that three-year-olds don't have a great record in recent editions. With that in mind, SAM MAXIMUS shades preference. He has been quite highly tried since being a surprise winner of last year's Hopeful Stakes at Newmarket and, as he wasn't beaten far in a Group 3 back on the July course last time, this presents a good opportunity for him to shine. Buckingham Palace winner Witch Hunter is also considered.

HOLGUIN arrives on the back of 4 solid runs this season and could be the way to go from a handy inside stall. Fellow 3-y-o He's A Monster probably failed to handle Epsom when well held on his previous attempt at Listed level and bounced straight back with a good win in handicap company at Sandown so he's second choice ahead of Brad The Brief who is very classy at his best and might come on for his reappearance.

Preference is for WITCH HUNTER (nap), who won at Royal Ascot last month and was a creditable third back at 6f in a Group 3 last time.

16:27 Chester Listed (Class 1) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:35 Newmarket Group 1 (Class 1) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (2.5/1 +17%) Shaquille	2.5 2.5/1(+17%)	(9) Shaquille 2.5/1, Very talented colt who has won his last 5 starts, notably when producing a remarkable performance in Commonwealth Cup at Ascot 3 weeks ago, overcoming a terrible start to beat Little Big Bear by 1¼ lengths. Obvious claims, though issues with the stall remains a slight concern. Overcame a poor start to land the Commonwealth Cup; now 5-5 over 6f; fast-improving colt.
2	5 2nd (5) (28/1 +30%) Run To Freedom	28 28/1(+30%)	(5) Run To Freedom 28/1, Smart horse who proved all the better for his return when a narrow winner of listed race at Salisbury. However, limitations exposed at this level before, including when 5¼ lengths ninth of 16 to Khaadem in Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Listed winner at Salisbury in May; came up well short back at the top level last time.
3	4 3rd (4) (4/1 -33%) Kinross	4 4/1(-33%)	(4) Kinross 4/1, Thrived last season, completing 4-timer in Champions Sprint at Ascot (good to soft) in October. Shaped as if better for the run when 5 lengths seventh of 16 to Khaadem in Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee at Royal Ascot on return 3 weeks ago and much more expected now, especially if there's rain. Ideally suited by slow ground; two Group 1 wins last autumn; a leading player on that form.
4	1 4th (1) (14/1 +22%) Art Power	14 14/1(+22%)	(1) Art Power 14/1, Very smart gelding whose last 3 wins have come at the Curragh, including when producing a career best performance in Greenlands Stakes (6f, good) in May by 4¾ lengths. Not seen to advantage in Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee since and not taken lightly having finished an excellent fourth in this in 2021. Fourth in this race two years ago; has gained all four Group wins in Ireland; opposed.
5th	3 5th (3) (25/1 -56%) Khaadem	25 25/1(-56%)	(3) Khaadem 25/1, Produced a career-best performance when winning 16-runner Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (80/1) at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) 21 days ago by neck from Sacred but was given the perfect ride that day and hold-up tactics harder to pull off here. Opposable. Broke Group 1 duck with 80-1 win at Royal Ascot, albeit with the cards dropping perfectly.
6th	6 6th (6) (5/1 -43%) Azure Blue	5 5/1(-43%)	(6) Azure Blue 5/1, Went from strength to strength last year having graduated through the handicap ranks and picked up where she left off when a taking winner in listed company at Rowley Mile on return. Took form to another level when beating Highfield Princess by ½ length in Group 2 at York and kept fresh for this. Very progressive; won the Duke Of York Stakes two months ago; 4-5 on the Newmarket tracks.
7th	7 7th (7) (33/1 -106%) Vadream	33 33/1(-106%)	(7) Vadream 33/1, Drew a blank in 2022 but back to her best on soft ground this spring, winning a 6f Doncaster listed and Group 3 Palace House at the Rowley Mile (first run at 5f). Not so good back on a quicker surface when down the field at Chantilly/Royal Ascot but frame claims if the rain arrives. Very useful mare but is ground dependent; all turf wins on soft/heavy.
8th	8 8th (8) (2.5/1 +50%) Little Big Bear	2.5 2.5/1(+50%)	(8) Little Big Bear 2.5/1, Produced outstanding juvenile performance when a devastating 7-length winner of Group 1 Phoenix at the Curragh. Missed rest of the season but confirmed sprinting is his game with a taking Group 2 victory at Haydock. Found Shaquille 1¼ lengths too strong in Commonwealth Cup since, however. European champion 2yo in 2022; just over 1l behind Shaquille in the Commonwealth Cup.

LTO Selection:

Similar to classy sprinters that Michael Dods has trained in the past, AZURE BLUE has come into her own as a four-year-old and her most recent success at York strongly hinted at a filly with Group 1 potential. The form of that race has worked out well and her proven Newmarket form - both on this course and the Rowley Mile - is another plus as she attempts to bring up the five-timer. No horse has achieved the Commonwealth Cup/July Cup double since Muharaar in 2015 but Shaquille must hold strong claims of doing so after his remarkable defeat of Little Big Bear at Ascot, although the runner-up still has the potential to be a top-class sprinter. Supplemented after his shock success in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes, Khaadem must enter calculations, along with the classy Kinross.

AZURE BLUE has been kept fresh for this since winning the Duke of York Stakes and this most likeable filly (travels strongly and responds well) looks a Group 1 performer in the making. Shaquille produced a remarkable performance when overcoming a terrible start in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot but his issues with the stall remains a slight concern (refused to enter them on intended reappearance and blanketed/led in riderless last 2 outings). Kinross is another to consider.

In a gripping clash between two hugely progressive 6f performers, AZURE BLUE gets the narrow vote over Shaquille.

16:35 Newmarket Group 1 (Class 1) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:40 Ascot Handicap (Class 3) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (8/1 +50%) Roarin' Success	8 8/1(+50%)	(11) Roarin' Success 8/1, Improved with each of her 3 starts as a juvenile, getting the better of a subsequent winner at Wolverhampton (7.2f) when last seen in November. Well worth a second look now pitched into a handicap for her in-form yard. Not seen since 7f AW novice win in November but open to significant improvement this year.
2	14 2nd (14) (11/1 -100%) Bernadine	11 11/1(-100%)	(14) Bernadine 11/1, Dual AW scorer earlier this year and raised her game when opening turf account at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm). 6 lb rise fair enough given the manner of that success and while more is needed in this higher-grade handicap, she has to enter calculations. Nicely in command at Nottingham last month and has now won three of her last four.
3	7 3rd (7) (3.5/1 -56%) Spring Dawn	3.5 3.5/1(-56%)	(7) Spring Dawn 3.5/1, Runner-up in 7f maidens on the Rowley Mile at Newmarket prior to making all in a novice event on the July course there (7f, good) recently. Likely to benefit from this step up to a mile now handicapping and, like stablemate Mountain Song, she needs considering. Made all in recent Newmarket novice and should have improvement to come in handicaps.
4	5 4th (5) (14/1 -17%) Prenup	14 14/1(-17%)	(5) Prenup 14/1, Made winning start for this yard at Wolverhampton in March and improved when opening turf account at Newbury (7f, firm) last time. More needed up 4 lb in what is a much stronger handicap but couldn't rule out with star apprentice Billy Loughnane doing the steering. Dual 7f winner for new yard this year and could plausibly have untapped potential over 1m.
5th	2 5th (2) (3.5/1 +61%) Farhh To Shy	3.5 3.5/1(+61%)	(2) Farhh To Shy 3.5/1, Third to Belhaven on return at Nottingham in May prior to getting the better of that re-opposing rival over C&D on penultimate start. Again finished in front of Belhaven off this mark at the Royal meeting and should make her presence felt. Good C&D winner in May and last month's Royal Ascot run was perfectly respectable.
6th	4 6th (4) (6/1 +25%) Mountain Song	6 6/1(+25%)	(4) Mountain Song 6/1, Found just one too good on first 3 starts in maiden/novice company (all at around 1¼m) during the winter prior to scoring on handicap bow at Southwell (1m). Only seventh in the C&D race (soft) won by Farhh To Shy since but probably worth another chance with faster ground forecast. AW winner on handicap debut; only seventh on turf debut, but that was on soft ground.
7th	6 7th (6) (20/1 +50%) Leitzel	20 20/1(+50%)	(6) Leitzel 20/1, Winner of first 2 starts at Haydock last season prior to finding Group 2 company too much at Newmarket. Looked badly in need of the run when well held on return/handicap bow at Beverley (1¼m, good to firm) and this drop back in trip is probably a good move. Well beaten on seasonal/handicap debut and comes here with a point to prove.
8th	12 8th (12) (40/1 +20%) Puntarelle	40 40/1(+20%)	(12) Puntarelle 40/1, Winner at Chelmsford in April but has since come up short in handicaps at Chepstow and Sandown. Others make more appeal. Won 7f AW novice in April but well beaten in 1m handicap since; tends to race too freely.
9th	1 9th (1) (6/1 +45%) Belhaven	6 6/1(+45%)	(1) Belhaven 6/1, Won 3 times in 2022 and continues to steadily go the right way, adding to her tally at Nottingham in May. Wasn't beaten at all far in the Kensington Palace at the Royal meeting here (1m, good) last time but will need to pull out more if she's to take this. Creditable second over C&D in May but some of the less exposed ones appeal more.
10th	3 10th (3) (25/1 -25%) One Morning	25 25/1(-25%)	(3) One Morning 25/1, Low-mileage filly who won a 7f maiden at Newmarket last spring. Creditable reappearance fourth behind Farhh To Shy and Belhaven over this C&D in May but she ran no sort of a race at Newmarket a fortnight ago and now tried in a tongue strap. Flopped on latest outing but has possibilities if judged on C&D fourth on handicap debut.
11th	10 11th (10) (8/1 +56%) Mountain Queen	8 8/1(+56%)	(10) Mountain Queen 8/1, AW maiden winner in November and placed all 3 starts in handicaps since returning to action in March, most recently over 9f at Sandown (good to soft). Looks capable of picking up a race off this sort of mark but there will be easier opportunities than this. Made the frame in all three handicaps this year but improvement will be needed here.

LTO Selection:

FARHH TO SHY finished a respectable sixth after being slowly away in the Kensington Palace on the round course here last month and she gamely held off Belhaven when scoring over C&D on her penultimate outing. She is 2lb better off with that rival on these terms and is entitled to confirm the form. Last-time-out winner Prenup is another who can have a say, especially as Billy Loughnane negates most of her 4lb rise for that success with his 3lb claim.

The vote goes to FIVE TOWNS, who found just one too good upped to this trip at Haydock and she is taken to provide the William Haggas yard with further success in this handicap. Wind In Your Sails shouldn't be judged too harshly on her latest effort at Chester and she is next on the list ahead of the Godolphin duo Spring Dawn and Mountain Song. In truth, cases can be made for the majority of these, with the likes of Bernadine, Farhh To Shy and Sonemos also worthy of consideration.

William Haggas's FIVE TOWNS bumped into a much improved filly when second at Haydock last month and is taken to overcome a 3lb rise.

16:40 Ascot Handicap (Class 3) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:45 Navan Handicap 10f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	4 1st (4) (2.5/1 +38%) Qasbaz	2.5 2.5/1(+38%)	(4) Qasbaz 2.5/1, 11/2, good third of 13 in handicap at Bellewstown (12.1f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Merits serious consideration off an unchanged mark. 7f/1m winner in Britain; in a consistent vein of form and beaten less than 1l last time.
2	6 2nd (6) (8/1 +56%) Game Nation	8 8/1(+56%)	(6) Game Nation 8/1, 20/1, first run since leaving Brian Barr when respectable seventh of 12 in maiden at Ballinrobe (9.6f, good) 19 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Possibilities. Modest maiden in Britain and well beaten at Ballinrobe on last month's yard debut.
3	8 3rd (8) (80/1 -142%) Quiz Test	80 80/1(-142%)	(8) Quiz Test 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 25/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, eleventh of 14 in maiden at Naas (7f, good to soft). Off 10 months. First run for yard after leaving Mrs J. Harrington. More is needed on his handicap debut. Fair fourth in Bellewstown maiden in second of three juvenile runs for Jessica Harrington.
4	14 4th (14) (16/1 +27%) Stone Crafter	16 16/1(+27%)	(14) Stone Crafter 16/1, Sixth of 14 in claimer at Bellewstown (7.8f, good to soft, 11/1) 8 days ago. Back up in trip with more required. Better of two outings at Bellewstown last week when little over 3l fifth in 1m handicap.
5th	18 5th (18) (6/1 -9%) Glyde Ranger	6 6/1(-9%)	(18) Glyde Ranger 6/1, 25/1, very good second of 13 in handicap at Bellewstown (12.1f, good to soft) 8 days ago, running on. Stable in good form so he needs considering. Some useful placed form; good second to much-improved chaser Final Orders over 1m4f latest.
6th	7 6th (7) (7.5/1 +0%) Patrick Street	7.5 7.5/1(+0%)	(7) Patrick Street 7.5/1, Bit below form ninth of 22 in handicap (14/1) at Leopardstown (9f, good) 23 days ago. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. AW winner; second over 7f at Leopardstown and not given hard time at that venue latest.
7th	13 7th (13) (25/1 +50%) Fascinating Secret	25 25/1(+50%)	(13) Fascinating Secret 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 13 in handicap at Killarney (11.4f, soft, 66/1). Off 9 months. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Shrewd yard but mare has shown little in five starts; tongue-tie on for seasonal debut.
8th	12 8th (12) (8/1 +20%) Thunder Canyon	8 8/1(+20%)	(12) Thunder Canyon 8/1, Creditable fifth of 15 in handicap (25/1) at Leopardstown (9f, good) 30 days ago. One for the shortlist. Beaten less than 5l when fifth, having led, over 1m1f at Leopardstown; stamina a concern.
9th	19 9th (19) (50/1 +0%) Buzzen	50 50/1(+0%)	(19) Buzzen 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tenth of 12 in maiden (250/1) at Bellewstown (7.8f, heavy). Off 100 days. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Handicap debutant has shown little in maidens; yard amongst the winners.
10th	16 10th (16) (18/1 -100%) Joven De Corazon	18 18/1(-100%)	(16) Joven De Corazon 18/1, Good fourth of 13 in handicap (66/1) at Bellewstown (12.1f, good to soft) 8 days ago, slowly away. In the picture. One good run last term and back to form when fourth over 1m4f at Bellewstown.
11th	2 11th (2) (11/1 +39%) St Cianans Fire	11 11/1(+39%)	(2) St Cianans Fire 11/1, Below form twelfth of 20 in handicap at Leopardstown (8f, good, 28/1) 57 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Back up in trip with more needed. Won three out of four in the autumn and looked useful prospect but has lost his way since.
12th	20 12th (20) (25/1 +24%) Sleepless Knight	25 25/1(+24%)	(20) Sleepless Knight 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixteenth of 17 in maiden at the Curragh (10f, good, 200/1) 15 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Half-brother to Group performer Layfayette has shown little in maidens; handicap debut.
13th	5 13th (5) (5.5/1 +45%) Bright Moment	5.5 5.5/1(+45%)	(5) Bright Moment 5.5/1, Eleventh of 14 in handicap at Tipperary (12.6f, good, 17/2) 10 days ago. Back down in trip with work to do. Chance on placed form, including last month's C&D third (Qasbaz fifth) of 17.
14th	11 14th (11) (50/1 -25%) Snow Lion	50 50/1(-25%)	(11) Snow Lion 50/1, 50/1, twelfth of 14 in novice hurdle at Tipperary (16f, good) on NH debut 58 days ago. Back up in trip. Modest on the Flat, so others appeal more. Beaten 7l in 1m2f AW handicap in January; good bit more needed on fourth handicap start.
15th	10 15th (10) (33/1 +0%) Man River	33 33/1(+0%)	(10) Man River 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Below form thirteenth of 21 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16f, heavy, 300/1). Off 18 months and needs to hit the ground running. Hasn't shown much on the Flat or over hurdles and been off a long time; best watched.

LTO Selection:

ST CIANANS FIRE has poor form figures but will be better suited by this distance than when a staying-on also-ran at Leopardstown in May. A three-time winner, his rating has recently slipped but he remains a fraction unexposed at this ordinary level. Qasbaz has been running well and finished ahead of Joven De Corazon and Tara Power at Bellewstown. He hasn't won for two years but has been running consistently well recently. Joven De Corazon has some form but might prefer slightly further, while Tara Power has yet to win in 18 turf attempts. The three-year-old Glyde Ranger has place claims, while Jalo is tried in a first-time tongue-tie.

Little between the principals on form so the reliable QASBAZ is taken to gain a deserved success on the back of his good Bellewstown third. Joven de Corazon and Glyde Ranger appeal as the duo to give James McAuley's 6-y-o most to do and can chase him home in that order.

The draw hasn't been kind to QAZBAZ but he's been running well enough of late to suggest that he may be able to overcome that drawback

16:45 Navan Handicap 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:55 York Handicap (Class 4) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (2.75/1 +21%) Robert Johnson	2.75 2.75/1(+21%)	(6) Robert Johnson 2.75/1, Straightforward type who arrives here on a high, winning 4 of his last 5 starts. Has inevitably climbed the weights as a consequence but he appeared to have a bit left up his sleeve at Musselburgh (2m, good to firm) recently and a 3 lb rise may not be enough to stop him in his tracks. Big improver who has won four of his last five starts and is a major player again.
2	3 2nd (3) (3.5/1 +42%) Malakahna	3.5 3.5/1(+42%)	(3) Malakahna 3.5/1, Won at Ascot and Newmarket on final 2 starts in 2022. Following a fruitless stint over hurdles, she has resumed in this sphere with a couple of good efforts in 2m Chester handicaps and it would be no surprise if she's on the premises once more. Clear second behind a well-handicapped rival at Chester (2m) latest; each-way claims again.
3	8 3rd (8) (8/1 +11%) Sharp Distinction	8 8/1(+11%)	(8) Sharp Distinction 8/1, Benefited from going up in distance when runner-up final two outings in 2022, and shaped well when third of 11 back from a 5-month break at Kempton (2m). Definite chance off the same mark here if able to reproduce that form now returned to turf. 0-11 but was an eyecatcher at Kempton (2m, AW) last month and he's still unexposed on turf.
4	12 4th (12) (14/1 -40%) Hellenista	14 14/1(-40%)	(12) Hellenista 14/1, Best effort for a while when second in an 8-runner handicap at Carlisle (17.2f, good to soft) last month, leaving the impression that her turn is probably near. This is a tougher race but she's considered all the same. Got back on track with a close second at Carlisle (2m1f) and she's only 1lb higher here.
5th	1 5th (1) (5/1 +29%) Land Of Winter	5 5/1(+29%)	(1) Land Of Winter 5/1, Winless since 2021 but he comes here in good nick, posting creditable efforts in defeat with blinkers enlisted at Chester and Pontefract (both at around 2¼m) the last twice. Place possibilities with Andrea Atzeni booked. Has possibilities on this drop back in trip and it would be a bonus if rain arrives.
6th	7 6th (7) (12/1 +25%) Punxsutawney Phil	12 12/1(+25%)	(7) Punxsutawney Phil 12/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in December but has largely struggled since and it's easy enough to look elsewhere. Won a 1m4f maiden in December but has been generally disappointing since; others preferred.
7th	5 7th (5) (18/1 +0%) Tendentious	18 18/1(+0%)	(5) Tendentious 18/1, Hit the target upped to this trip on his 2022 reappearance at Doncaster. However, he was rather in-and-out thereafter and looks vulnerable back from a 9-month absence. Struggled in final two runs last season and has something to prove after 285 days off.
8th	9 8th (9) (10/1 -25%) At The Double	10 10/1(-25%)	(9) At The Double 10/1, Won 3 times last season but looked decidedly recalcitrant in a first-time visor on return at Lingfield last month. Much more like it with headgear discarded at Newmarket (2m, good) since, albeit he again didn't look straightforward. Turned things around with his third at Newmarket and has claims if he can build on that.
9th	4 9th (4) (7.5/1 +38%) Sophiesticate	7.5 7.5/1(+38%)	(4) Sophiesticate 7.5/1, Back on the scoreboard when landing a 6-runner handicap at Musselburgh (12.5f, good) last month. By no means disgraced both starts since but she will need to improve for this sizeable step up in trip if she's to emerge on top here. Looks weighted near her best off this mark and she's untried at this trip.

LTO Selection:

ROBERT JOHNSON arrives in the form of his life, having landed a fourth victory of the season at Musselburgh earlier in the month, and Philip Kirby's gelding may have even more to offer over staying distances. Kalamity Kitty was progressive in the early part of 2022 before a lengthy absence, but she ran with plenty of credit when returning at Kempton and is capable of further improvement. Others worth noting are Malakahna, Sharp Distinction and Single.

SHARP DISTINCTION is still a maiden but there were positives to glean from his latest effort at Kempton and, if he puts his best foot forward back on turf, a deserved first taste of success could be on the way. Robert Johnson is clearly thriving and rates the main danger, while Kalamity Kitty, who was hot on the heels of the selection at Kempton, is also high on the shortlist. Malakahna is another with decent claims.

This looks wide open but it might be worth sticking with the progressive ROBERT JOHNSON, who was won four of his last five starts.

16:55 York Handicap (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (6/1 +25%) Auld Toon Loon	6 6/1(+25%)	(1) Auld Toon Loon 6/1, Career best when winning 6-runner handicap at Lingfield (1¼m, good to firm) last month. Stamina stretched over 1½m at Ripon since and treated as if still in form. Won at 1m2f on his penultimate run and he could resume his progress back at this trip.
2	6 2nd (6) (3.33/1 +45%) Compliant	3.33 3.33/1(+45%)	(6) Compliant 3.33/1, Latest win at Kempton in February. Creditable third at Newcastle next time and possibly unsuited by heavy ground when a well-held third at Doncaster last time. Remains relatively unexposed. 2-4 in AW handicaps but was well held back on turf (1m2f, soft) last time; bit to prove.
3	2 3rd (2) (3/1 +33%) Jean Baptiste	3 3/1(+33%)	(2) Jean Baptiste 3/1, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 18/5, good second of 9 over C&D (good) 28 days ago. Draw could have been kinder. Returned to form with a close second over C&D last month and he's only 1lb higher today.
4	11 4th (11) (7/1 +0%) Bushfire	7 7/1(+0%)	(11) Bushfire 7/1, 11/1, respectable fourth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle ((1¼m) 15 days ago. Has fallen to a handy mark. Inconsistent sort with a record of 1-13 and sole win was in October 2021; others preferred.
5th	9 5th (9) (6/1 +14%) Sid's Annie	6 6/1(+14%)	(9) Sid's Annie 6/1, Quirky sort. Made if 3 wins in her last 5 starts when seeing off 6 rivals at Doncaster ((1¼m, good to firm) 14 days ago, bit in hand. David Probert has won on her before. Merits respect. Has won three of her last five including at Doncaster (1m2f) last time; big player again.
6th	3 6th (3) (4.5/1 +36%) Stately Home	4.5 4.5/1(+36%)	(3) Stately Home 4.5/1, Latest win at Kempton in March. 4/1, creditable fifth of 11 over C&D (heavy) 65 days ago. Unexposed at this trip and was an eyecatcher over C&D (soft) last time; dangerous.
7th	10 7th (10) (10/1 -43%) Arranmore	10 10/1(-43%)	(10) Arranmore 10/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. Good second of 8 in handicap at Haydock (1¼m, good to firm, 4/1) 30 days ago. Has been knocking on the door in his three runs this season and he's respected.
8th	7 8th (7) (33/1 -65%) Glory Nights	33 33/1(-65%)	(7) Glory Nights 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving Sir Michael Stoute when seventh of 11 in novice at Kempton (7f, 12/1) on reappearance 89 days ago. Steps up in trip for handicap and turf debut. Betting should help guide to expectations. Unexposed handicap newcomer but he needs more progress and is not bred to stay this trip.

LTO Selection:

The hat-trick chasing Sid's Annie is on a roll and warrants consideration, while Jean Baptiste and Arranmore both enter calculations despite not faring too well with the draw. However, preference is for the unexposed COMPLIANT, who is ideally berthed in stall four and the daughter of Pivotal can be fancied to flourish under these conditions off just 2lb higher than her last winning mark.

BUSHFIRE is on a good mark judged on last year's efforts and might be worth siding with to build on a more encouraging run at Newcastle last time. The thriving Sid's Annie, Innse Gall and James Fanshawe's Compliant head the dangers in an open finale.

Plenty have possibilities but Mark Usher's hat-trick seeker SID'S ANNIE gets the vote ahead of Jean Baptiste and Stately Home.

17:00 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:05 Salisbury Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (5/1 +58%) Beau Jardine	5 5/1(+58%)	(7) Beau Jardine 5/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. After 8 weeks off, well held when ninth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (1m, AW, 10/1) 33 days ago. Back down in trip with blinkers on 1st time. Well down the field over 1m last month and has now been unplaced all 11 stable starts.
2	1 2nd (1) (2.25/1 +18%) Okeanos	2.25 2.25/1(+18%)	(1) Okeanos 2.25/1, Off the mark at Wolverhampton in April and has continued in good heart since, third of 7 in handicap at Yarmouth (7f, good, 15/8) 3 days ago. Respected with visor now applied. In good form on AW this spring and has continued the good work on turf this summer.
3	9 3rd (9) (11/1 +67%) Dillydingdillydong	11 11/1(+67%)	(9) Dillydingdillydong 11/1, Remains a maiden. After further 4 months off, never better than mid-field when seventh of 9 in handicap at Chepstow (6.1f, good to soft, 33/1) 5 days ago. Looks to be vulnerable once more. 14-race maiden who has become very disappointing.
4	4 4th (4) (4/1 +27%) Joy Choi	4 4/1(+27%)	(4) Joy Choi 4/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. After 10 weeks off, back on track when fifth of 10 in handicap at Newbury (5.2f, good to firm, 6/1) 9 days ago. Task is now to build on her latest effort. Signalled return to form over 5f at Newbury recently and this return to 6f will suit.
5th	3 5th (3) (7/1 +13%) My Genghis	7 7/1(+13%)	(3) My Genghis 7/1, Opened account at Wolverhampton in January. However, looked a hard ride when last of 6 in handicap (9/4) at Windsor (5.1f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Needs to leave his last run well behind. Spoiled chance by veering left on latest outing but was in good form beforehand; a player.
6th	6 6th (6) (10/1 -54%) Q Twenty Boy	10 10/1(-54%)	(6) Q Twenty Boy 10/1, Unlucky not to finish closer when fourth of 12 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 16/1) 19 days ago, denied a run over 1f out. Is down to a dangerous mark and could be ready to take advantage. Persistently denied clear run when fourth last time and remains well handicapped.
7th	2 7th (2) (6.5/1 -63%) King Of Speed	6.5 6.5/1(-63%)	(2) King Of Speed 6.5/1, Latest win at Leicester in May. Returned to sprinting, soon back to form when second of 8 in handicap at Ffos Las (6f, good, 6/1) 11 days ago. Merits consideration. Placed off today's mark since Leicester win in May and evidently suited by a stiff 6f.
8th	8 8th (8) (14/1 +30%) Delagate The Lady	14 14/1(+30%)	(8) Delagate The Lady 14/1, Latest win at Yarmouth in April. Below form all 3 starts since, though, third of 4 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f, 10/1) 23 days ago. Made all on soft ground in April but not in the same form again since.

LTO Selection:

KING OF SPEED was forced to concede first run to the winner when second at Ffos Las 11 days ago, having been short of room inside the final two furlongs. Mark Loughnane's gelding ought to be more than capable of going one better on that evidence and he shades preference over the consistent Okeanos. Bear To Dream can follow that pair home ahead of Joy Choi.

Q TWENTY BOY shaped encouragingly when fourth at Windsor last time, finishing with running left having been denied a run over 1f out, so he could be ready to return to winning ways off his career-low mark. Okeanos has been holding his form well and isn't taken lightly, while King of Speed can also give another good account.

Well-handicapped mare JOY CHOI signalled a return to form when fifth in higher-grade company last week and gets the vote.

17:05 Salisbury Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:10 Newmarket Handicap (Class 3) 12f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (4/1 +27%) Davideo	4 4/1(+27%)	(3) Davideo 4/1, Looked on the up when ready winner of 10f maiden on Rowley course here in May but did too much up front in the King George V handicap 23 days ago. Well worth another chance. 1m4f had looked sure to suit for handicap debut at Royal Ascot but he set very strong pace.
2	9 2nd (9) (8/1 +56%) Hope You Can Run	8 8/1(+56%)	(9) Hope You Can Run 8/1, Arrives in very good nick, visored for 1st time when third of 5 in handicap at Hamilton (12.1f, good) 11 days ago. Cheekpieces go back on now and weighted to go well. Running creditably; competitive again but some of today's rivals may have more potential.
3	5 3rd (5) (5/1 +41%) Reina Del Mar	5 5/1(+41%)	(5) Reina Del Mar 5/1, 16/5, improved on recent efforts to win 7-runner handicap at this C&D (good) 16 days ago. Back up 8 lb but she's still not taken lightly. Won well over C&D 16 days ago; back up 8lb but may well be about to hit new heights.
4	6 4th (6) (2/1 +43%) Hidden Story	2 2/1(+43%)	(6) Hidden Story 2/1, Got off the mark in 9-runner minor event at Newcastle (10.2f, 10/3) 24 days ago. Open to more progress over this longer distance on his handicap debut. Well in the mix. Disappointing second start; set for 1m4f and could have appealing mark for handicap debut.
5th	1 5th (1) (18/1 +28%) Graphite	18 18/1(+28%)	(1) Graphite 18/1, Shaped as if retaining his ability when mid-field in a 1½m Kempton handicap on reappearance 38 days ago but he's notched just one win since coming to Britain and others appeal more. 2nd in this two years ago off today's mark; may have needed reappearance; case can be made.
6th	7 6th (7) (2.75/1 +31%) Crystal Mariner	2.75 2.75/1(+31%)	(7) Crystal Mariner 2.75/1, Landed 10f maiden at Newcastle in May before very good third of 9 in minor event at Redcar (10f, good to firm) 46 days ago. In good hands and sort to continue improving as he goes handicapping with his stamina drawn out more. Improving; should have more to give, including over this longer trip on handicap debut.

LTO Selection:

James Tate could have a nice colt on his hands in the shape of FLYING FRONTIER, who has not been extended to score on his last two outings. A mark of 91 appears manageable on his handicap debut, while the step up in trip can eke out further improvement. Newcastle winner Hidden Story is dangerous, as is Crystal Mariner, who hails from a family that is known to progress over time. Royal Ascot disappointment Davideo and recent C&D winner Reina Del Mar can also have a say in proceedings.

Lots offer potential here but Sir Michael Stoute's Sea The Stars colt CRYSTAL MARINER arrives on the up and, with this step up to 1m4f sure to show him in an even better light, he edges the vote. Fellow handicap debutants Hidden Story and Flying Frontier have better days ahead of them too now their stamina is drawn out more and rate big threats, while Hope You Can Run is weighted to have a say and Davideo shouldn't be written off.

Reina Del Mar should arrive on the crest of a wave but she faces promising 3yos such as FLYING FRONTIER and Hidden Story.

17:10 Newmarket Handicap (Class 3) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:15 Ascot Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (5/1 -11%) Farasi Lane	5 5/1(-11%)	(4) Farasi Lane 5/1, Got back to winning ways at Southwell (7f) in March and looked unlucky not to score again when third of 5 at Windsor (8.1f) a fortnight ago, just failing having had to wait for a gap over 1f out. Enters calculations off his last winning mark. Mostly races over further now but won latest 7f start (AW); in form; can go well.
2	6 2nd (6) (12/1 +45%) Pearle D'or	12 12/1(+45%)	(6) Pearle D'or 12/1, Well held on his seasonal/stable debut, but with a hood applied he bounced back to his best when runner-up at Yarmouth (6f) in June. Below that level both subsequent starts (in first-time cheekpieces latest). Hood now back on but others more persuasive. Winning 6f debut in Ireland as 2yo; not obviously crying out for return to 7f.
3	14 3rd (14) (12/1 +52%) Achillea	12 12/1(+52%)	(14) Achillea 12/1, Signs of ability on first of her two starts as a juvenile and improved when third to a pair of promising Godolphin fillies on return at Newmarket (7f) in May. Not in the same form upped in trip for her handicap debut at Newbury (1m) last time, though. Early promise over 7f but couldn't raise her game on 1m handicap debut.
4	9 4th (9) (5/1 +29%) Zu Run	5 5/1(+29%)	(9) Zu Run 5/1, Progressed with each outing as a juvenile, off the mark at Chelmsford (7f) on second of 3 starts. Failed to meet expectations on seasonal/handicap debut at York (7f) in May, but fared no better at Salisbury (1m) the following month. Still remains early days, though. Promising 7f AW winner as 2yo; has more to prove on 7f and 1m form on turf this year.
5th	10 5th (10) (1.25/1 +44%) Bussento	1.25 1.25/1(+44%)	(10) Bussento 1.25/1, Back down in trip, ran his best race when second in a Sandown handicap (7f) in June and backed up that effort when filling the same position at Haydock a week ago. Can open his account with cheekpieces on first time. Two solid efforts since returned to 7f; solid contender; cheekpieces on.
6th	2 6th (2) (12/1 -118%) Letmelivemylife	12 12/1(-118%)	(2) Letmelivemylife 12/1, Has thrived on all-weather for current yard, landing a hat-trick of 7f handicaps with his latest success at Chelmsford in April. Shaped as if still in good form on turf when sixth of 18 at Newbury (6f) in May, so he's respected returned to this longer trip. All 5 wins on AW; good late work over 6f back on turf in May; can do better back at 7f.
7th	11 7th (11) (11/1 +0%) Sayifyouwill	11 11/1(+0%)	(11) Sayifyouwill 11/1, Has scored twice over 7f on all-weather this year, with her latest win at Kempton in May. From her lower mark on turf, ran well when fourth at Newbury (7f) on her latest outing, hampered over 1f out. Can give her running again. Better strike-rate on AW than turf (1-17) but a stiff 7f suits; unlucky at Newbury latest.
8th	13 8th (13) (40/1 -21%) Ellexis	40 40/1(-21%)	(13) Ellexis 40/1, Off the mark with plenty in hand switched to all-weather at Lingfield on second and final outing at 2 yrs. However, has failed to beat a rival in two starts this year, so she has something to prove at present with hood/tongue strap now reached for. Promising 2yo over 6f (here) and 7f (AW) but nothing doing over 1m and 7f this year.
9th	7 9th (7) (16/1 +52%) Golden Spice	16 16/1(+52%)	(7) Golden Spice 16/1, Four-time winner at 7f in 2022 and career-best effort when runner-up at Kempton in September. However, struggled at listed level final outing last year and she's raced freely when down the field all three outings of the current campaign. Four front-running 7f wins in 2022; not yet found form this year; needs about-turn.

LTO Selection:

First-time cheekpieces could do the trick for BUSSENTO, who has been knocking on the door of late and races off the same mark as when a decent second over this distance at Haydock last Saturday. Eve Johnson Haughton's three-year-old can take advantage of a slight drop in class and he is fancied to get the better of the equally-unexposed Zu Run, who disappointed in deeper waters at Salisbury last month. Farasi Lane also merits consideration following a creditable third at Windsor most recently.

BUSSENTO has shown improved form when runner-up on his last 2 starts, again shaping up well at Haydock a week ago, so he looks ready to open his account with cheekpieces now applied. Heading the list of dangers is Farasi Lane, who looked unlucky not to win at Windsor on his latest outing, while Letmelivemylife can also give another good account.

Bussento deserves to find a race but FARASI LANE, from an in-form yard, is well treated and should be suited by this stiff 7f.

17:15 Ascot Handicap (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:20 Navan Handicap 10f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	8 1st (8) (9/1 +44%) Mr Mills	9 9/1(+44%)	(8) Mr Mills 9/1, Respectable eighth of 22 in handicap (20/1) at Leopardstown (9f, good) 23 days ago. Others more persuasive. Back from five months off when staying-on eighth of 22 over a furlong less at Leopardstown.
2	13 2nd (13) (16/1 +52%) Flier	16 16/1(+52%)	(13) Flier 16/1, Tenth of 13 in handicap (28/1) at Gowran (8f, good to soft) 53 days ago. Back up in trip. Still early days and chance on fourth of 20 at the Curragh in October; not as good since.
3	9 3rd (9) (10/1 +80%) Prince Of Abington	10 10/1(+80%)	(9) Prince Of Abington 10/1, Twenty six runs since last win in 2020. Twelfth of 17 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft, 22/1) 34 days ago. Second in 6f AW claimer for John McConnell; beaten around 8l in two runs over this trip.
3	12 3rd (12) (16/1 -33%) Blackstone Cliff	16 16/1(-33%)	(12) Blackstone Cliff 16/1, Won 14-runner handicap at Dundalk (10.7f, 20/1). Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving T. Gibney. Knows how to win and gained fifth victory when landing AW handicap in December; new yard.
5th	7 5th (7) (10/1 -25%) Deluca Chop	10 10/1(-25%)	(7) Deluca Chop 10/1, 22/1, creditable fifth of 14 in handicap at Tipperary (12.6f, good) 10 days ago. Down in trip. Best run since AW win in February when beaten 4l under Foley at Tipperary (1m4f) last week.
6th	17 6th (17) (16/1 +0%) Gudrun Genberg	16 16/1(+0%)	(17) Gudrun Genberg 16/1, 33/1, eleventh of 15 in handicap at Cork (10.1f, good) 59 days ago. Just denied at 66-1 over C&D here in the autumn (soft ground); no trace of that form since.
7th	14 7th (14) (28/1 -40%) Atlas	28 28/1(-40%)	(14) Atlas 28/1, Thirty one runs since last win in 2020. Respectable sixth of 15 in handicap (16/1) at Limerick (8f, good) 21 days ago. Up in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Fair efforts over 1m last twice but over three years since latest victory; opposable.
8th	5 8th (5) (2.12/1 +47%) Stay Local	2.12 2.12/1(+47%)	(5) Stay Local 2.12/1, 11/4, bit below form ninth of 15 in handicap at Limerick (8f, good) 21 days ago. Up in trip. Not taken lightly. Maiden has been placed three times when sent off favourite over 1m/1m1f; Keane takes over.
9th	4 9th (4) (12/1 -9%) Maura's Gift	12 12/1(-9%)	(4) Maura's Gift 12/1, Eighth of 12 in handicap at Dundalk (12f, 4/1). Off 176 days. Cheekpieces back on. Second over 1m3f on soft terrain before winning over 1m4f on AW in November; held since.
10th	18 10th (18) (9/1 +36%) Lofoten	9 9/1(+36%)	(18) Lofoten 9/1, Ninth of 12 in handicap at Ballinrobe (12.8f, good, 9/1) 19 days ago. Back down in trip. Maiden's fifth over 1m at Listowel was promising and didn't stay 1m5f latest; could go ok.
11th	10 11th (10) (8/1 +43%) Rockview Roman	8 8/1(+43%)	(10) Rockview Roman 8/1, 1 win from 2 runs this year. 50/1, bit below form sixth of 16 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (15.8f, good to soft) 53 days ago. Fair on the Flat, poor on last Flat run. Fit from hurdling when making the breakthrough on turf at Gowran in April; beaten 7l since.
12th	6 12th (6) (25/1 +24%) Mutadaawel	25 25/1(+24%)	(6) Mutadaawel 25/1, Course winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2020. Twelfth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (20f, good, 50/1) 7 days ago. Down in trip. Fair on the all weather, poor on last Flat outing. Three years winless; not shown much in three starts since returning from 15-month lay-off.
13th	15 13th (15) (100/1 -25%) Fan Na Tiobratan	100 100/1(-25%)	(15) Fan Na Tiobratan 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 16 in handicap (80/1) at Limerick (11.3f, good) 22 days ago. Very modest form in maidens and on handicap bow over 1m3f; outsider.
14th	20 14th (20) (22/1 +56%) Wish Me	22 22/1(+56%)	(20) Wish Me 22/1, C&D winner. Last of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (12f, 50/1). Off 150 days. C&D winner two years ago and close-up fourth over 1m6f here last autumn; back from a break.
15th	19 15th (19) (66/1 +0%) Music Magic	66 66/1(+0%)	(19) Music Magic 66/1, 50/1, fourteenth of 16 in handicap at Gowran (8f, heavy) 88 days ago. Back up in trip. Has shown very little since promising 2yo debut and handicap form pretty dire.
16th	21 16th (21) (28/1 +15%) Monnow Valley	28 28/1(+15%)	(21) Monnow Valley 28/1, Last of 15 in handicap at Limerick (8f, good, 9/1) 22 days ago. Back up in trip. Front-runner twice placed in 3yo handicaps (1m/1m1f) this term; stiff 1m2f a concern.
17th	1 17th (1) (7/1 -56%) Barretstown	7 7/1(-56%)	(1) Barretstown 7/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Dundalk in February. Creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at Down Royal (10.3f, good, 12/1) 21 days ago. Has good chance on form. Fourth of 14 in higher grade at Down Royal is one of the strongest recent formlines.

LTO Selection:

STAY LOCAL met some trouble at Limerick last month and could be suited by this distance. She showed useful soft-ground handicap form last year and being by Australia and out of a well-related Lope De Vega mare, should stay. Barretstown is winless in 20 turf starts but is a dual Dundalk winner who likes this distance and ran well recently at Down Royal. Shining Aitch is held by Barretstown on April all-weather form but has been running well recently and has place claims. Maura's Gift would prefer slightly further and hasn't run since January, while Blackstone Cliff debuts for a new yard but hasn't run since winning in December. Rockview Roman was well held on two recent runs - the latest being over hurdles - but won in April and is ground-versatile. Gudrun Genberg's best run came here last October.

BARRETSTOWN is creeping back down the weights again and can take advantage. Shining Aitch and Stay Local head the dangers.

Having gone well for Dylan Browne McMonagle in 2 prior outings over C&D, SHINING AITCH may be capable of landing a first win in Ireland

17:20 Navan Handicap 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 York Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (12/1 +25%) Roundhay Park	12 12/1(+25%)	(9) Roundhay Park 12/1, C&D winner but not proving the easiest to catch right this season, below-form fifth of 10 at Haydock (6f, good to firm) 9 days ago. More is needed. None too consistent and only fifth of ten at Haydock last week.
2	16 2nd (16) (8/1 +60%) Little Muddy	8 8/1(+60%)	(16) Little Muddy 8/1, Scored at Doncaster and Ayr in early summer and not discredited when sixth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 15 days ago. One to consider. Better than ever as a 7yo and should be thereabouts, especially if there's rain.
3	6 3rd (6) (6.5/1 +35%) Ascot Adventure	6.5 6.5/1(+35%)	(6) Ascot Adventure 6.5/1, Cheekpieces on for first time when fair fourth of 6 in handicap at Nottingham (6.1f, good) 16 days ago. Needs to build on it if he's to get back to winning ways. Step in right direction last time; becoming well handicapped; more persuasive than many.
4	18 4th (18) (20/1 +0%) Muscika	20 20/1(+0%)	(18) Muscika 20/1, C&D winner but comes here below his best, only tenth over C&D 28 days ago. Others appeal more. Down in weights; plenty of good runs here over the years; could have a say.
5th	17 5th (17) (33/1 +0%) Oso Rapido	33 33/1(+0%)	(17) Oso Rapido 33/1, Yet to hit top form this season, though not best drawn when ninth of 10 in handicap at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) 33 days ago. Still needs to step forward. Hard to fancy on recent form but now well treated and Tom Marquand is a positive booking.
6th	11 6th (11) (20/1 +39%) Sun Power	20 20/1(+39%)	(11) Sun Power 20/1, Dual winner at 7f for Darryll Holland in 2021. Very lightly raced since but not disgraced on yard debut when seventh of 14 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 8 days ago. No forlorn hope. Never landed a blow on stable debut last week but at least this return to 6f should suit.
7th	19 7th (19) (50/1 -150%) Holbache	50 50/1(-150%)	(19) Holbache 50/1, Better than ever when last seen out eight months ago, emphatic winner of 6f Kempton handicap. Needs to hit the ground running off a 9 lb higher mark now though. Scored twice on AW last autumn; now reappears off career-high mark after eight months off.
8th	14 8th (14) (14/1 +30%) Westmorian	14 14/1(+30%)	(14) Westmorian 14/1, Signed off for 2022 with back-to-back wins at Southwell and Newcastle but yet to hit top form this term, fourth of seven at Carlisle in May. More is required after a break. Better form on AW than grass and only fourth when last seen in the spring; bit to prove..
9th	13 9th (13) (18/1 +28%) Majeski Man	18 18/1(+28%)	(13) Majeski Man 18/1, Two-time 5f winner at Nottingham and Beverley in May but only ninth of 14 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 8 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Two wins in the spring but seems to have gone off the boil and others appeal more.
10th	4 10th (4) (4.5/1 -13%) Fantasy Master	4.5 4.5/1(-13%)	(4) Fantasy Master 4.5/1, Got off the mark for the season in 10-runner handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 14 days ago, always holding on. Not discounted despite taking a 4 lb rise. Hung on by a neck to win at Doncaster; career best required to follow up.
11th	1 11th (1) (5.5/1 +31%) Ghathanfar	5.5 5.5/1(+31%)	(1) Ghathanfar 5.5/1, Course winner who took a step back in the right direction when fifth of 8 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) 10 days ago, going off too hard. Very much one to consider off a handy-looking mark. Latest run promised more and he's now very well handicapped; high on the list.
12th	12 12th (12) (16/1 +36%) Abolish	16 16/1(+36%)	(12) Abolish 16/1, Arrives below par, eighth of 13 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, heavy) 70 days ago on his final run for Iain Jardine. Needs to get back on track for his new handler. 13lb lower than when winning at Ripon last autumn but regressive since; new stable today.
13th	20 13th (20) (40/1 -21%) Leodis Dream	40 40/1(-21%)	(20) Leodis Dream 40/1, Winless this term and he came in last of 8 in handicap at Haydock (5f, good to firm) 9 days ago. Has it to prove now. One win from last 32 starts; too much to prove for comfort despite falling mark.
14th	7 14th (7) (10/1 +29%) Snash	10 10/1(+29%)	(7) Snash 10/1, Yet to hit top form this term, visored for 1st time when fourth of 6 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Others appeal more. Encouraging fourth here in June and had excuse next time; not dismissed lightly.
15th	5 15th (5) (14/1 +50%) Devil's Angel	14 14/1(+50%)	(5) Devil's Angel 14/1, Dual 5f/6f winner in 2022 who wasn't disgraced when third of 6 in handicap at Beverley (5f, soft) 25 days ago. Not ruled out off a falling mark. Well handicapped on clearcut Haydock win last summer but hasn't landed a blow since.
16th	8 16th (8) (5.5/1 +50%) Miss Bella Brand	5.5 5.5/1(+50%)	(8) Miss Bella Brand 5.5/1, Dual 6f winner at Doncaster and Windsor in early summer but only seventh of 10 in 7f listed race at Hanover 47 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Stiff task last time; previously successful in two 6f handicaps; soft ground would suit.

LTO Selection:

Novak has been risen 10lb after a hat-trick of wins at Ayr and Hamilton and he's one to keep on side but he may be vulnerable to some better-treated rivals, such as ABATE. Adrian Nicholls' charge has been running consistently of late and, dropped 1lb in the ratings, he appears primed to offer another bold showing. Fantasy Master regained the winning thread at Doncaster and arrives here with a squeak, while Doctor Khan Junior is just one other who could feature in a deep race.

Course winner GHATHANFAR hinted at a revival when fifth at Thirsk last time out and is taken to build on that and capitalise on a handy-looking mark now. Novak rates the obvious threat in his bid for a four-timer with Doncaster scorer Fantasy Master and in-form pair Rathbone and Abate completing the shortlist.

A wide-open sprint can go to GHATHANFAR who has a solid record at York and is well handicapped despite top weight.

17:30 York Handicap (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:40 Salisbury Stakes (Class 4) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (1.1/1 -64%) Hot Fuss	1.1 1.1/1(-64%)	(4) Hot Fuss 1.1/1, Made an eye-catching debut and stepped forward when a length fifth of 16 to Snellen in Chesham Stakes at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) 21 days ago, nearest finish. Should be hard to beat back down in grade. Eased in grade after very creditable fifth at Royal Ascot last month; the one to beat.
2	1 2nd (1) (6.5/1 +7%) Cool Dividend	6.5 6.5/1(+7%)	(1) Cool Dividend 6.5/1, Foaled February 5. 32,000 gns yearling, 150,000 gns 2-y-o, Profitable colt. Dam, 1¼m-11.5f winner, sister to US Grade 3 8.5f winner Colizeo out of useful winner up to 9f (2-y-o 1m winner) Colony Band. Notable newcomer for in-form yard. Out of a well-connected French middle-distance winner; bought for 150,000gns in May.
3	5 3rd (5) (2.25/1 +44%) Mafnood	2.25 2.25/1(+44%)	(5) Mafnood 2.25/1, Once-raced maiden. Fourth of 13 in minor event (5/2) at Newbury (6.5f, firm) on debut 30 days ago. Likely to improve and should feature. Unable to justify favouritism but still made promising debut when fourth at Newbury.
4	9 4th (9) (6.5/1 +7%) Travolta	6.5 6.5/1(+7%)	(9) Travolta 6.5/1, Twice-raced maiden. Third of 5 in minor event (15/2) at Newmarket (7f, good) 21 days ago. Needs to improve if he's to open his account. Began career with two promising 7f runs last month and has each-way claims at least.
5th	7 5th (7) (50/1 -52%) Solar Power	50 50/1(-52%)	(7) Solar Power 50/1, Foaled April 6. 28,000 gns foal, 50,000 gns yearling, Exceed And Excel colt. Closely related to winner up to 8.4f Motarajel and half-brother to 1m-11f winner De Florio. Worth a market check. Out of half-sister to 6f Group 2 winner James Garfield but others appeal more on paper.
6th	6 6th (6) (18/1 +45%) Mortlake	18 18/1(+45%)	(6) Mortlake 18/1, Foaled February 12. 28,000 gns foal, 100,000 gns yearling, Churchill colt. Interesting newcomer and worth noting if the market speaks in his favour. Out of a half-sister to two French Listed winners; has good standard to reach on debut.
7th	8 7th (8) (33/1 +67%) The Ferret	33 33/1(+67%)	(8) The Ferret 33/1, Once-raced maiden. Fifth of 8 in minor event (33/1) at Kempton (7f) on debut 9 days ago. Needs to improve markedly. Made fairly encouraging debut but needs to take a big step forward here.
8th	3 8th (3) (125/1 -25%) Head's Gone Pal	125 125/1(-25%)	(3) Head's Gone Pal 125/1, Once-raced maiden. 125/1, last of 11 in minor event at Wolverhampton (5.1f) on debut 19 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Up against it. Slowly away and always behind when 125-1 for last month's debut (5f).

LTO Selection:

MAFNOOD made a pleasing start to his racing career when fourth over an extended six furlongs at Newbury last month. It would be no surprise to see the son of Kingman take a step forward with that experience under his belt. Hot Fuss was far from disgraced in the Chesham last month and a similar performance would bring him firmly into the reckoning. Cool Dividend appeals most of the newcomers.

HOT FUSS ran a blinder in the Chesham and probably won't need to match that level of form to open his account at the third attempt. Mafnood is worth considering following a positive start and Breeze-Up recruit Cool Dividend has the potential to be above average, so he's one to monitor in the betting.

This is a significant drop in grade for HOT FUSS, who ran commendably well in a Royal Ascot Listed race three weeks ago.

17:40 Salisbury Stakes (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Hamilton Stakes (Class 4) 5f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (0.53/1 +52%) Heed The Call	0.53 0.53/1(+52%)	(1) Heed The Call 0.53/1, Fair filly. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Winner at Kempton in May. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, second of 8 in novice event at Ffos Las (5f, good to firm, 2/1) 20 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Form pick. Ran creditably in cheekpieces at Ffos Las most recently; now blinkered; has the best form.
2	3 2nd (3) (1.75/1 +30%) Little Miss Peppi	1.75 1.75/1(+30%)	(3) Little Miss Peppi 1.75/1, €20,000 yearling, Magna Grecia filly. Dam, 7f winner, half-sister to smart French/German winner up to 7.5f Cheviot. Eighth of 18 in maiden (125/1) at the Curragh (6f, good) on debut 15 days ago. Should improve. Showed some promise in big-field maiden at the Curragh; open to improvement.
3	4 3rd (4) (14/1 +50%) Nana's Ancestors	14 14/1(+50%)	(4) Nana's Ancestors 14/1, €18,000 2-y-o by Starspangledbanner. Dam 1m winner out of winning half-sister to Prix Jean Prat winner Olden Times. 14/1, last of 5 in maiden at this C&D (good) on debut 16 days ago, slowly away. Achieved little in C&D maiden 16 days ago, finishing last of five.

LTO Selection:

HEED THE CALL sports blinkers for the first time after wearing cheekpieces when dead-heating for second at Ffos Las last month and the daughter of Soldier's Call has been found a solid opportunity to get her head back in front. Indication Spirit got off the mark at Musselburgh and she appeals as the type who can progress further after only two starts, while the drop to 5f is likely to benefit Little Miss Peppi following her debut at the Curragh.

HEED THE CALL is the one to beat if reproducing the form of her wide-margin win at Ffos Las. Fellow-penalised winner Indication Spirit is the obvious threat.

Front-running filly HEED THE CALL sets the form standard. Indication Spirit is open to further improvement.

18:00 Hamilton Stakes (Class 4) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:15 Salisbury Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (4.5/1 -309%) Montauk Point	4.5 4.5/1(-309%)	(8) Montauk Point 4.5/1, Shaped well when second of 13 in minor event at Deauville (6.5f) 6 months ago on her final run for Jean-Claude Rouget. The form choice starting out for new yard. Off since second in a Polytrack maiden at Deauville last winter; the market will guide.
2	5 2nd (5) (12/1 +52%) Elusive Empire	12 12/1(+52%)	(5) Elusive Empire 12/1, Twice-raced maiden. Sixth of 7 in minor event at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm, 22/1) 16 days ago, not knocked about. Should improve. Well related but hasn't offered much; another drop in trip here and is hard to recommend.
3	4 3rd (4) (1.75/1 +42%) Dubai Dreamer	1.75 1.75/1(+42%)	(4) Dubai Dreamer 1.75/1, 18/1, seventh of 10 in maiden at Leicester (8.2f, good) on debut 39 days ago, not knocked about. Looked badly in need of the experience there so this Dubawi colt seems sure to improve. Easy to back but not without hope on his debut early last month; entitled to improve.
4	2 4th (2) (12/1 -71%) Ishani	12 12/1(-71%)	(2) Ishani 12/1, Twice-raced maiden. 66/1, third of 10 in maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 26 days ago, having run of race. Tongue strap on 1st time. No forlorn hope. Huge prices for two AW starts, bettering her debut effort from the front last time; chance.
5th	3 5th (3) (16/1 +36%) Decisive Call	16 16/1(+36%)	(3) Decisive Call 16/1, Eighth of 11 in minor event (28/1) at Newbury (7f, good) on debut 57 days ago. Lots more is needed. Easy to back and beaten a fair way, having pulled hard, on his Newbury debut.
6th	1 6th (1) (3.5/1 +78%) Many A Year	3.5 3.5/1(+78%)	(1) Many A Year 3.5/1, 52,000 gns foal, 200,000 gns yearling, No Nay Never gelding. Half-brother to winner up to 9f Dramatic Sands. Dam 9.5f-1½m winner who stayed 1¾m. Makes plenty of appeal on paper on belated debut. 200,000gns yearling who's been gelded ahead of this belated debut; watch the market.
7th	9 7th (9) (100/1 -52%) Ourdefence	100 100/1(-52%)	(9) Ourdefence 100/1, 66/1, last of 6 in maiden at Ffos Las (8f, good) on debut 11 days ago. Has work to do. Said to have run green when last of six at a big price on debut; remains best watched.
8th	6 8th (6) (5.5/1 -10%) Grigio	5.5 5.5/1(-10%)	(6) Grigio 5.5/1, Twice-raced maiden. 80/1, sixth of 10 in maiden at Leicester (8.2f, good) 39 days ago. Needs to take another step forward. In front of Dubai Dreamer last time; maybe handicaps will be his time to shine, though.
9th	7 9th (7) (50/1 -25%) Miss Requinto	50 50/1(-25%)	(7) Miss Requinto 50/1, 28/1, fourth of 6 in minor event at Lingfield (6f, AW) on debut 44 days ago. Needs to build on it. Didn't achieve a lot when a well-beaten fourth in a weak AW maiden early last month.

LTO Selection:

Roger Varian has a good recent record in this contest and, though well beaten at Leicester on debut last month, it might be worth siding with DUBAI DREAMER. The son of Dubawi might prefer further in time, so this drop in trip isn't certain to suit, but that previous experience should stand him in good stead. Decisive Call appeals most of the remainder, while Miss Requinto ought to make her presence felt.

MONTAUK POINT holds the clear edge on the form she showed in France so looks the way to go on her first run for Freddie and Martyn Meade. Dubai Dreamer should have learned plenty from his debut Leicester seventh so Roger Varian's Dubawi colt is next on the list ahead of newcomer Many A Year, who is worth a market check.

The market will tell a tale in a weak-looking novice, with DUBAI DREAMER given the tentative vote as things stand.

18:15 Salisbury Stakes (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Hamilton Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (3.5/1 +36%) Impressor	3.5 3.5/1(+36%)	(5) Impressor 3.5/1, Latest win at Redcar in April. 11/4, creditable second of 10 in handicap at this C&D (good) 11 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and should make his presence felt once again. Got back on track when just edged out over C&D 11 days ago; needs considering once more.
2	3 2nd (3) (20/1 -100%) Wee Fat Mac	20 20/1(-100%)	(3) Wee Fat Mac 20/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. Bit below form sixth of 12 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, good, 25/1) 7 days ago, slowly away. 0-6 on turf. Scored at Wolverhampton in January but he's been below form back on turf last two starts.
3	1 3rd (1) (1.75/1 +36%) Astapor	1.75 1.75/1(+36%)	(1) Astapor 1.75/1, Course winner. 3 wins from 8 runs this year. 7/2, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Carlisle (5f, good) 7 days ago, always holding on. Nudged up 2 lb and another bold show likely. Bagged his third 5f success of 2023 at Catterick; weighted to go close once more.
4	6 4th (6) (4/1 +50%) Gustav Graves	4 4/1(+50%)	(6) Gustav Graves 4/1, Seventh of 8 in handicap at Haydock (5f, good to firm, 13/2) 9 days ago. Several solid efforts in defeat prior to that, including when runner-up over C&D in May, and he merits respect. Largely running well and best forgiven Haydock 7th when reared stalls; shortlisted.
5th	9 5th (9) (20/1 +39%) Captain Corcoran	20 20/1(+39%)	(9) Captain Corcoran 20/1, 10/1 and blinkered for 1st time, below form sixth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (good) 11 days ago, slowly away. Probably best to look elsewhere. Arrives out of sorts and tried in blinkers when only sixth over C&D 11 days ago.
6th	2 6th (2) (11/1 -120%) Rajmeister	11 11/1(-120%)	(2) Rajmeister 11/1, Latest win at Redcar in May. Creditable third of 6 in handicap (6/4) at this C&D (good) 16 days ago. Looks vulnerable from a win point of view. Arrives in very good nick, solid C&D 3rd latest; he can go well again eased 1lb.
7th	4 7th (4) (10/1 -82%) Stallone	10 10/1(-82%)	(4) Stallone 10/1, Improved on recent efforts to win 13-runner handicap (16/1) at Southwell (5f) 32 days ago. Last success on turf was gained back in October 2019. On hat-trick after wins at Newcastle and Southwell; goes well on soft so not taken lightly.
8th	8 8th (8) (28/1 +44%) Quanah	28 28/1(+44%)	(8) Quanah 28/1, C&D winner. 50/1 and visored for 1st time, 7½ lengths ninth of 13 to Stallone in handicap at Southwell (5f) 32 days ago. Readily passed over. C&D winner but he's offered little both starts this season; others are much preferred.
9th	7 9th (7) (7.5/1 +6%) Red Allure	7.5 7.5/1(+6%)	(7) Red Allure 7.5/1, C&D winner. 4/1, first run since leaving Lisa Williamson when respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (good) 11 days ago. Down another 1 lb and she has to enter calculations. C&D scorer; encouraging start for Adrian Nicholls when C&D 4th latest; player eased 1lb.
10th	13 10th (13) (125/1 -56%) Mrs Happy	125 125/1(-56%)	(13) Mrs Happy 125/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 15 in handicap at this course (6f, good, 66/1) 16 days ago. Looks set for another struggle. Hinted at promise but last of 15 here latest; poorly drawn there so can take step forward.
11th	10 11th (10) (50/1 -25%) Burtonlodge Beauty	50 50/1(-25%)	(10) Burtonlodge Beauty 50/1, C&D winner. One win from 27 Flat runs. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 33/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at this C&D (good) 11 days ago. Others make more appeal. C&D winner but her recent form is far less encouraging; hard to make a case for.
12th	12 12th (12) (150/1 -88%) Christy's Star	150 150/1(-88%)	(12) Christy's Star 150/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, eleventh of 12 in minor event at Newcastle (6f, 80/1). Off 6 months. Cheekpieces on for 1st time for this handicap debut. Has yet to show any worthwhile form; cheekpieces on for h'cap debut with lots to prove.
13th	11 13th (11) (150/1 -88%) Star Citizen	150 150/1(-88%)	(11) Star Citizen 150/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2020. Last of 13 in handicap (125/1) at Musselburgh (5f, soft), slowly away. Off 9 months and this veteran is hard to warm to. Failed to beat a rival when last seen at Musselburgh in October; others make more appeal.

LTO Selection:

Astapor returned to winning ways at Carlisle on his most recent outing and the five-year-old has to command a fair amount of respect off a 2lb higher mark. Stallone arrives in search of a hat-trick following his all-weather successes at Newcastle and Southwell, but the vote goes to IMPRESSOR, who is taken to gain compensation having just been denied over C&D earlier in the month.

ASTAPOR produced a career best when making all at Carlisle last weekend and, nudged up just 2 lb, he is taken to go in again. There are dangers aplenty, headed by Red Allure, who made an encouraging start for this yard when fourth over C&D recently and she's lurking on an attractive mark. Gustav Graves and Impressor are others to consider.

It could pay to side with RED ALLURE who made an encouraging start for Adrian Nicholls when a recent C&D fourth.

18:30 Hamilton Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:45 Salisbury Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (4/1 +33%) Mother Mary	4 4/1(+33%)	(8) Mother Mary 4/1, Once-raced maiden. Third of 7 in maiden at Nottingham (6.1f, good to firm, 7/2) on debut 46 days ago. Open to improvement, so can't be ruled out. Quite a well-held third on 6f debut in May but the form has been boosted; should progress.
2	6 2nd (6) (0.73/1 +47%) Alexandretta	0.73 0.73/1(+47%)	(6) Alexandretta 0.73/1, Promising sort. 6/4, third of 11 in maiden at Kempton (7f). Off 10 months. Sets the standard and should be sufficiently wound up to make a successful return. Plenty of promise when placed twice over 7f on AW last autumn; obvious chance on return.
3	5 3rd (5) (4/1 -100%) Photon	4 4/1(-100%)	(5) Photon 4/1, Twice-raced maiden. Third of 12 in minor event at Kempton (7f, 28/1) 38 days ago. Likely to be on the premises again. Both outings over 7f on Kempton's AW, finishing third latterly; unlikely to be far away.
4	4 4th (4) (10/1 -100%) Change Sings	10 10/1(-100%)	(4) Change Sings 10/1, Twice-raced maiden. 11/4, seventh of 11 in maiden at Limerick (7f, soft) 84 days ago. First run for yard after leaving P. Twomey. Hood on 1st time. More required. Well bred and promise on first of 2 runs in Ireland; gelded and wears hood on yard debut.
5th	9 5th (9) (80/1 +36%) Show Of Hands	80 80/1(+36%)	(9) Show Of Hands 80/1, Twice-raced maiden. 100/1, last of 10 in maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 26 days ago. Makes no appeal. Looks one for ordinary handicaps after this, judged on her two starts to date.
6th	3 6th (3) (50/1 -25%) Baulac	50 50/1(-25%)	(3) Baulac 50/1, Fulbright gelding. Half-brother to winner abroad by War Command. Dam, maiden (stayed 6f), half-sister to US Grade 3 8.5f winner Trophy Chaser. Not an obvious sort on paper. Best watched on debut unless the betting strongly hints otherwise.
7th	1 7th (1) (125/1 -89%) Fishermans Cottage	125 125/1(-89%)	(1) Fishermans Cottage 125/1, Twice-raced maiden. Last of 6 in maiden (125/1) at this course (9.9f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Back down in trip. Easily opposed. Tailed off in two runs here last month.
8th	2 8th (2) (50/1 -213%) Bonnie Blandford	50 50/1(-213%)	(2) Bonnie Blandford 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. 40/1, sixth of 8 in minor event at Windsor (6f, firm) 13 days ago. Up against it again. Disputing fourth when falling in final 1f on AW debut but well beaten at Windsor since.
9th	7 9th (7) (14/1 +79%) Ice Cream Castles	14 14/1(+79%)	(7) Ice Cream Castles 14/1, Once-raced maiden. Sixth of 7 in maiden at Nottingham (6.1f, good to firm, 33/1) on debut 46 days ago. Needs to improve significantly. Behind Mother Mary on 6f Nottingham debut and looks one for the longer term.

LTO Selection:

ALEXANDRETTA was last seen hitting the frame at Kempton in September when shaping with plenty of promise and she is taken to score on her return. If she falters, the one that could capitalise may be Mother Mary, who is entitled to improve for her debut experience at Nottingham and now moves up in trip. Photon makes his first start on turf and could get involved after a third at Kempton.

ALEXANDRETTA's fitness is a slight doubt after a 10-month absence but her form is comfortably in advance of her rivals, so she's taken to open her account at the third attempt, with Photon the likeliest to chase her home. Mother Mary is also worthy of respect following a mildly promising debut.

Form choice Alexandretta hasn't been seen for ten months so it might be worth taking her on with Kempton third PHOTON.

18:45 Salisbury Stakes (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:00 Hamilton Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (4/1 +33%) Pisanello	4 4/1(+33%)	(2) Pisanello 4/1, C&D winner in May. Creditable third of 9 in handicap (10/1) at Newmarket (8f, good) 16 days ago. Shouldn't be far away but likely to find one or two of these too strong. Very consistent but pays for it and there's little room for manoeuvre off this mark.
2	8 2nd (8) (5.5/1 +61%) Look Back Smiling	5.5 5.5/1(+61%)	(8) Look Back Smiling 5.5/1, Latest win at Newcastle in February. Creditable third of 9 in handicap (10/3) at Beverley (8.4f, soft) 25 days ago. Each-way chance at best here. The handicapper knows where he is and this is tougher than at Beverley last time.
3	1 3rd (1) (5/1 -25%) Arthur's Realm	5 5/1(-25%)	(1) Arthur's Realm 5/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 6/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, very good second of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 23 days ago, running on. Major player. Back in form latest; extended 1m on this ground is ideal and he is high on the shortlist.
4	4 4th (4) (5.5/1 +39%) Tilsitt	5.5 5.5/1(+39%)	(4) Tilsitt 5.5/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Good second of 6 in handicap at Ayr (10f, good, 8/1) 6 days ago, nearest finish. Place possibilities. Showed more last weekend but others are better suited by these conditions.
5th	6 5th (6) (4/1 +33%) Alpine Sierra	4 4/1(+33%)	(6) Alpine Sierra 4/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Ayr in June. Good second of 8 in handicap at that course (8f, good, 8/1) 6 days ago, no match for winner. Looks vulnerable from a win point of view. Has never run on soft but his pedigree gives hope and he may be able to dictate again.
6th	5 6th (5) (16/1 -100%) Swift Lioness	16 16/1(-100%)	(5) Swift Lioness 16/1, Latest win at Southwell in June. Sixth of 7 in handicap (13/2) at Salisbury (8f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Eased in grade here and couldn't rule out. Can race freely and has been hit and miss this season; the return to soft should help.
7th	3 7th (3) (8/1 +0%) Shaladar	8 8/1(+0%)	(3) Shaladar 8/1, C&D winner. 18/1, respectable fourth of 15 in handicap at Carlisle (7.8f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time and needs to raise his game a notch. Weighted to his best; the switch from cheekpieces to blinkers needs to eke out a bit more.
8th	7 8th (7) (22/1 -22%) Burning The Bails	22 22/1(-22%)	(7) Burning The Bails 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 7/4, creditable second of 7 in seller at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 8 days ago. Needs to raise his game a touch now handicapping for new yard. Picked up out of a seller last weekend; needs to improve a lot for the stiffer test.
9th	9 9th (9) (9/1 -170%) B Associates	9 9/1(-170%)	(9) B Associates 9/1, Four wins from 7 runs this year. 15/8, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Ayr (7.2f, firm) 21 days ago. Only gone up 2 lb and should go close if coping with this step up in trip. Progressed well since returned to turf; has stamina to prove, tackling much softer ground.

LTO Selection:

B ASSOCIATES hasn't stopped improving this season, winning four of his last five starts, and the step up to a mile on this occasion may see him take another step forward. Alpine Sierra bumped into the progressive Sparks Fly, who was landing a six-timer, at Ayr on Sunday and he is capable of a decent showing, especially running off a 2lb lower mark. The shortlist is completed by Shaladar and Arthur's Realm.

The way B ASSOCIATES finished the race when narrowly prevailing over 7.2f at Ayr suggested that moving up in trip would be no bad thing. He is taken to confirm that impression by following up here, perhaps at the chief expense of Arthur's Realm, who was just touched off on the all-weather last time. Swift Lioness and Tilsitt both make each-way appeal.

This can go to ARTHUR'S REALM (nap), back to his best when pulling away with a subsequent winner on the AW in cheekpieces last time.

19:00 Hamilton Handicap (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:15 Salisbury Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (2.25/1 +36%) La Isla Mujeres	2.25 2.25/1(+36%)	(5) La Isla Mujeres 2.25/1, Won 10-runner minor event (9/4) at Kempton (11f) 31 days ago. Boasts a progressive profile and is bred to do better still. Improving with experience and comes here after AW novice win last month.
2	2 2nd (2) (5/1 -25%) Entrancement	5 5/1(-25%)	(2) Entrancement 5/1, Career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Goodwood (9.9f, heavy, 10/3) 70 days ago, forging clear. Respected despite hefty rise. Hiked up 11lb for heavy-ground win in May but significant rain will aid her cause here.
3	1 3rd (1) (4/1 -45%) Mlle Chanel	4 4/1(-45%)	(1) Mlle Chanel 4/1, Promising sort. Excellent third of 7 in handicap (40/1) at Ascot (10f, soft) 63 days ago, caught further back than ideal. That form looks solid and she's open to improvement, so strong claims. Belied 40-1 odds when keeping on for close third on handicap debut at Ascot; respected.
4	3 4th (3) (1.88/1 +37%) Mistral Star	1.88 1.88/1(+37%)	(3) Mistral Star 1.88/1, Confirmed previous promise when won 6-runner minor event at this C&D (good to firm) 27 days ago, kept up to work. Open to further improvement switched to handicaps. Very well bred filly; makes handicap debut after winning C&D novice last month.
5th	4 5th (4) (33/1 -65%) Inanna	33 33/1(-65%)	(4) Inanna 33/1, Hooded for 1st time, fifth of 7 in handicap (25/1) at Sandown (8f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Up in trip. Dropped another 2 lb since, but still needs to improve. Both runs last month were respectable but she's not making progress; up in trip today.
6th	7 6th (7) (11/1 -22%) Loddon	11 11/1(-22%)	(7) Loddon 11/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 10 in minor event at Newcastle (10.2f, 28/1) 24 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Potential improver for in-form stable. Struggled on debut but next two runs were much more encouraging; handicap debut.
7th	6 7th (6) (33/1 -65%) Cochin	33 33/1(-65%)	(6) Cochin 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 12/1, bit below form sixth of 10 in nursery at Wolverhampton (8.6f). Off 8 months. First run for yard after leaving Ed Walker. Tongue strap on 1st time. Others make more appeal. Not seen since underwhelming nursery debut in September; makes stable debut today.

LTO Selection:

It is hard not to be taken with Entrancement's success at Goodwood last time, but she has been hit with an 11lb hike, so can be taken on with MISTRAL STAR. The daughter of Frankel stayed on strongly to beat a decent field here last month and she could continue her upward curve to defy an opening rating of 80. Mlle Chanel has to be respected following an encouraging effort at Ascot when last seen.

MLLE CHANEL shaped well at a big price at Ascot a couple of months ago and, with more progress on the cards, she gets the nod over handicap debutantes Mistral Sar and La Isla Mujeres, who also have potential for better.

This can go to MLLE CHANEL (nap), who ran a big race in defeat on her handicap debut at Ascot and has escaped with an unchanged mark.

19:15 Salisbury Handicap (Class 4) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:30 Hamilton Handicap (Class 4) 13f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (1.38/1 +8%) Ibrahimovic	1.38 1.38/1(+8%)	(3) Ibrahimovic 1.38/1, Promising type. 9/2, good second of 9 to the progressive Tower of London in Ulster Derby (handicap) at Down Royal (13f, good) 21 days ago. Capable of better again and leading claims. Improving; 2nd on handicap debut over 1m5f at Down Royal; merits serious consideration.
2	5 2nd (5) (4.5/1 +55%) Two Auld Pals	4.5 4.5/1(+55%)	(5) Two Auld Pals 4.5/1, Off the mark at Carlisle (17f) last month and followed up over C&D 4 weeks later. Thriving but those wins came in 4-y-o+ events and there's a suspicion he might prove vulnerable to one or two of the 3-y-os in this line-up. On hat-trick after Carlisle win and gutsy C&D victory; up 3lb but firmly in the picture.
3	6 3rd (6) (8/1 +0%) Nobody Told Me	8 8/1(+0%)	(6) Nobody Told Me 8/1, Winner at Doncaster in April. Run of good form came to a halt on Newcastle's AW last time but he could bounce back. Won at Doncaster but last in Newcastle h'cap 16 days ago; he shouldn't be written off.
4	4 4th (4) (16/1 +43%) Clansman	16 16/1(+43%)	(4) Clansman 16/1, Won on reappearance at Doncaster in April. Creditable third over 11f here in May and best not judged on his effort over C&D a week later as he ridden too aggressively. Won at Doncaster; had too much use made of him when last over C&D latest; can bounce back.
5th	1 5th (1) (25/1 -150%) Sir Chauvelin	25 25/1(-150%)	(1) Sir Chauvelin 25/1, C&D winner. Creditable eighth of 19 in Northumberland Plate at Newcastle (2m) 14 days ago, never nearer. C&D scorer; not disgraced when eighth in Northumberland Plate; shortlisted eased 1lb.
6th	7 6th (7) (9/1 +18%) Dancing Cloud	9 9/1(+18%)	(7) Dancing Cloud 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 6/1, good second of 10 in handicap at Newbury (13f, good) on Thursday. Claims if turned out again quickly. 2nd at Newbury (1m5f, good) on Thursday; 4lb out of the handicap but may do better still.
7th	2 7th (2) (3.33/1 -67%) Circuit Breaker	3.33 3.33/1(-67%)	(2) Circuit Breaker 3.33/1, Winning debut at Windsor in May. Similar form when third of 5 in novice at Doncaster (1½m, good to firm) 43 days ago. Very much unexposed now handicapping for an in-form yard. Windsor winner; good third in 1m4f Doncaster novice; can do better now h'capping; player.

LTO Selection:

IBRAHIMOVIC ran into a very exciting type when second of nine over 1m5f at Down Royal last time out and having been raised just 1lb in the ratings that effort, he looks to have a very good chance of landing this prize. Two Auld Pals arrives here seeking a hat-trick and he is likely to pose the biggest danger after wins at Carlisle and over C&D last time, but he may finally be in the grip of the handicapper following a 3lb rise for that latest success. Circuit Breaker is another to note.

IBRAHIMOVIC's Ulster Derby second looks solid form and he can go one better now, perhaps at the main expense of fellow southern raider Circuit Breaker.

This could rest between Circuit Breaker and IBRAHIMOVIC with preference for Michael Bell's colt who can gain a first win.

19:30 Hamilton Handicap (Class 4) 13f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:45 Salisbury Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	13 1st (13) (9/1 +25%) Portoro	9 9/1(+25%)	(13) Portoro 9/1, Well held in 3 qualifying runs at Kempton in February/March. One to note in the betting on his handicap debut after a break now his stamina is drawn out further. Well beaten in three AW races in February/March but worth market check on handicap debut.
2	2 2nd (2) (2/1 +0%) Brabusach	2 2/1(+0%)	(2) Brabusach 2/1, 6/5, good second of 10 in handicap at Beverley (9.9f, good to firm) 18 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Solid form claims. Runner-up three times last month and likely to be right in the thick of things again here.
3	3 3rd (3) (3.33/1 -33%) Flammable	3.33 3.33/1(-33%)	(3) Flammable 3.33/1, Daughter of Almanzor who has been brought along steadily, not knocked about when tenth of 15 in maiden (66/1) at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) 30 days ago. Makes handicap debut with more to offer back up in trip. Interesting. Did not show a great deal in her three qualifying races but has a very good pedigree.
4	6 4th (6) (10/1 +60%) Texas Boy	10 10/1(+60%)	(6) Texas Boy 10/1, 22/1, last of 11 in handicap at Thirsk (14f, good to firm) 10 days ago, very slowly away. Back down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Rebecca Menzies. Blinkers on 1st time. 12-race maiden; out of form for Rebecca Menzies this year; now with new stable.
5th	11 5th (11) (3.6/1 +60%) Taswara	3.6 3.6/1(+60%)	(11) Taswara 3.6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Off 6 months before fading fourth of 7 in handicap (9/2) at Bath (10.2f, firm) 17 days ago. Can do better with that run under her belt. Didn't quite get home when fourth on recent handicap debut, but that came after a break.
6th	9 6th (9) (7.5/1 +17%) Dame Laura Knight	7.5 7.5/1(+17%)	(9) Dame Laura Knight 7.5/1, 9/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, seventh of 11 in minor event at Chepstow (7.1f, good to firm) 35 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Needs to get back on track. Made the frame in two AW handicaps in spring but safely held on last month's turf debut.
7th	12 7th (12) (12/1 +70%) Marisitta	12 12/1(+70%)	(12) Marisitta 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 7 in handicap at Leicester (7f, good to firm, 25/1) 28 days ago. Significantly up in trip with lots to find. Last of seven off basement mark on handicap debut; moves up from 7f today.
8th	8 8th (8) (28/1 +30%) Dream Frontier	28 28/1(+30%)	(8) Dream Frontier 28/1, 33/1, only fifth of 6 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, heavy) 68 days ago. Up in trip with more required. Unplaced all seven starts, the last twice for new stable this year; upped in trip today.

LTO Selection:

Runner-up on his last three starts, a first-time visor could seal the deal for BRABUSACH and he can deliver a bold showing here. The son of Profitable is rated 3lb higher than most recent run, but that may not be enough to stop him. The booking of Luke Morris is an additional positive for the improving gelding and he can get the better of the unexposed Flammable, who makes her handicap debut. Taswara heads the remainder following an improved fourth at Bath last month.

FLAMMABLE looks to have been brought along with handicaps in mind so Archie Watson's Almanzor filly is fancied to take a sizeable step forward now upped in trip. John Butler's Portoro is another likely improver now venturing into handicap company and he is next on the list ahead of the reliable Brabusach.

One with some potential is TASWARA, who displayed her first significant promise when fourth on last month's handicap debut.

19:45 Salisbury Handicap (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:00 Hamilton Handicap (Class 6) 11f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (14/1 +30%) Lunacy	14 14/1(+30%)	(8) Lunacy 14/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, sixth of 7 in handicap (18/1) at this course (8.3f, good) 11 days ago, slowly away. Significantly up in trip and it's probably best to look elsewhere. Didn't go on for Ralph Beckett last year and is still to get involved in a finish.
2	10 2nd (10) (3.33/1 +26%) Jaminoz	3.33 3.33/1(+26%)	(10) Jaminoz 3.33/1, Good third of 14 in handicap at Ayr (10f, good, 14/1) 6 days ago. Very much one to consider off the same mark. Yard also saddles The Darien Scheme and Ana Emaraaty. Heavy-ground winner last autumn who's wildly inconsistent; player if stamina holds.
3	6 3rd (6) (4.5/1 -29%) Kartayaz	4.5 4.5/1(-29%)	(6) Kartayaz 4.5/1, Respectable fifth of 13 in handicap at Bellewstown (12.1f, good to soft, 15/2) 8 days ago. This Irish raider has to enter calculations. Irish trainer has done well with runners brought over in recent times; one to consider.
4	11 4th (11) (11/1 -22%) Cantalupo Bella	11 11/1(-22%)	(11) Cantalupo Bella 11/1, Creditable third of 6 in handicap (16/1) at Pontefract (12f, good) 12 days ago. More will be needed if she's to open her account at the eighth time of asking. Best turf effort upped to 1m4f last time; has fewer convictions than most.
5th	2 5th (2) (3.5/1 +36%) Flying Moon	3.5 3.5/1(+36%)	(2) Flying Moon 3.5/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap (9/2) at Ayr (10f, good to soft) 5 days ago. Live each-way chance. Like many from yard, has been running fairly well without winning; this is a bit easier.
6th	4 6th (4) (7.5/1 -36%) Trusty Scout	7.5 7.5/1(-36%)	(4) Trusty Scout 7.5/1, Course winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. Creditable second of 14 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 16/1) 52 days ago. Possibilities off the same mark. Fine under these conditions; offering more latterly and is one to consider.
7th	13 7th (13) (6/1 +50%) Ana Emaraaty	6 6/1(+50%)	(13) Ana Emaraaty 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, fifth of 12 in handicap (40/1) at Carlisle (9f, good to soft) 44 days ago. Up in trip and now tried in blinkers. Offered more in first headgear last time, in a race not run to suit; can do better again.
8th	3 8th (3) (22/1 -22%) Rumnotred	22 22/1(-22%)	(3) Rumnotred 22/1, 40/1, fourth of 7 in handicap at Carlisle (9f, good to soft) 7 days ago. Up in trip and will need to improve for this stiffer test if he's to get his head in front. Didn't see out 1m2f in his one go, so this trip on soft ground would have to be a concern.
9th	1 9th (1) (20/1 +39%) Stockbridge Tap	20 20/1(+39%)	(1) Stockbridge Tap 20/1, 14/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f). Off 20 months (has undergone a wind op) and significantly down in trip on this debut for new yard. Others preferred. Returns from a third absence tonight, this one the best part of two years; market useful.
10th	5 10th (5) (14/1 +13%) My Macho Man	14 14/1(+13%)	(5) My Macho Man 14/1, Seventh of 9 in handicap at Musselburgh (12.5f, good, 16/1) 10 days ago. Others are more persuasive. Won't mind the softer ground, going without the usual headgear by way of a change.
11th	7 11th (7) (200/1 -809%) Star Of Markinch	200 200/1(-809%)	(7) Star Of Markinch 200/1, Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. 250/1, fourth of 7 in maiden at this course (9.2f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Up in trip for this handicap debut and step forward needed. This task is easier now handicapping but she has not offered much under either code.
12th	9 12th (9) (40/1 -344%) O' Dells Star	40 40/1(-344%)	(9) O' Dells Star 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 15/2, last of 8 in handicap at Beverley (9.9f, good to soft) 7 days ago. Visor on 1st time and could be a factor if the new headgear has the desired effect. Half-sister to a very soft-ground winner in France; may be suited by the return to further.

LTO Selection:

JAMINOZ ran a nice race earlier this month when he was third of 14 over 1m2f at Ayr and he shaped as though this slight step up in trip would be a positive. Jim Goldie's runner was beaten three lengths last time and, off the same mark today with the aforementioned extra yardage taken into consideration, he appears to have a good chance. Irish raider Kartayaz looks to be the biggest danger and he should be running on strongly at the finish, while Trusty Scout should also be thereabouts.

JAMINOZ posted one of his better efforts when third of 14 upped to 1¼m at Ayr recently and, with an extra furlong to travel here, he could be the answer. Irish raider Kartayaz is on a fair mark and is second choice ahead of Flying Moon and Trusty Scout.

It might be worth chancing well-related ANA EMARAATY, who should be suited by the stiffer test. Stablemate Jaminoz can go well too.

20:00 Hamilton Handicap (Class 6) 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:15 Salisbury Handicap (Class 4) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (6.5/1 +54%) Croeso Cymraeg	6.5 6.5/1(+54%)	(3) Croeso Cymraeg 6.5/1, C&D winner. Fourth of 7 in handicap (9/1) at Ripon (12f, good) 24 days ago, finding little. Typically takes a strong hold and does need things to fall his way. 2lb lower than when winning a weaker renewal of this last year; not in the same form now.
2	8 2nd (8) (10/1 +17%) Eagle Court	10 10/1(+17%)	(8) Eagle Court 10/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in May. Tenth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (16f, 18/1) 38 days ago. Back down in trip, which will suit. Didn't look to see out 2m on Polytrack last time; has won on good to firm and soft.
3	5 3rd (5) (1.25/1 +38%) Mr Freedom	1.25 1.25/1(+38%)	(5) Mr Freedom 1.25/1, Real success story over both sets of obstacles for this yard, career best when completing Flat 4-timer in 7-runner handicap at Windsor (11.4f, firm) 13 days ago, well on top finish. Expected to be bang there from 4 lb higher. Won four over hurdles and four on the Flat in the past ten months; leading claims again.
4	1 4th (1) (4.5/1 -29%) Lexington Knight	4.5 4.5/1(-29%)	(1) Lexington Knight 4.5/1, Won 11-runner handicap at Newcastle (12.4f, 10/3) 14 days ago, well positioned. Up 5 lb back on turf but he's a consistent operator and a good-value apprentice is back on. Should give his running again after AW win but never won a handicap off a mark this high.
5th	7 5th (7) (10/1 +17%) C'mon Kenny	10 10/1(+17%)	(7) C'mon Kenny 10/1, Overcame trouble in running when winning at Pontefract in June. Cheekpieces on for first time, tenth of 14 in handicap at Carlisle (11.2f, soft, 13/2) 17 days ago, possibly unsuited by the ground. Unsuited by soft ground in cheekpieces latest; capable of much better.
6th	4 6th (4) (9/1 +44%) Wilderness	9 9/1(+44%)	(4) Wilderness 9/1, Course winner. Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Goodwood (14f, good to firm, 15/2) 29 days ago. Can make presence felt eased slightly in class. Should go well again if able to dictate as she likes, but that's not certain back at 1m4f.
7th	2 7th (2) (10/1 -54%) Liseo	10 10/1(-54%)	(2) Liseo 10/1, Remains a maiden but posted another sound effort when second of 6 in novice event (9/2) at Redcar (10f, good to firm) 22 days ago, no match for winner. Back up in trip and visored for first time. Switch to a visor will need to bring out a bit more if he's to finally break his duck.

LTO Selection:

There has been no stopping MR FREEDOM of late and the four-timer seeking gelding is the one to beat following a staying-on success over an extended 1m3f at Windsor earlier this month. A 4lb raised mark may not be enough to halt his progression and he gets the vote at the main expense of Lexington Knight, who reverts to turf following a success at Newcastle. Liseo is another to consider in a first-time visor.

MR FREEDOM has been a fantastic advert for the skills of Sheena West and this likeable 4-y-o is taken to extend his winning sequence. Lexington Knight is very likely to give his running, with Silastar a threat if he can keep straight this time.

Prolific winner MR FREEDOM can make it nine wins under both codes in ten months. Lexington Knight is second choice.

20:15 Salisbury Handicap (Class 4) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:30 Hamilton Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (3.5/1 +0%) Powerful Response	3.5 3.5/1(+0%)	(4) Powerful Response 3.5/1, Lightly-raced winner. 11/2, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 16 days ago, bit in hand. Big player up 4 lb if able to build on that. Much improved when landing Newcastle h'cap; up 4lb but not taken lightly up to 1m now.
2	6 2nd (6) (5/1 +50%) Precedent	5 5/1(+50%)	(6) Precedent 5/1, 11/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 24 days ago. Wouldn't be without a chance if reproducing the form of his reappearance second at Pontefract. In good nick until beating only one at Newcastle 24 days ago; he's the sort to bounce back.
3	5 3rd (5) (1.75/1 +68%) Banner Road	1.75 1.75/1(+68%)	(5) Banner Road 1.75/1, 7/1, career best when winning 12-runner minor event at Ayr (8f, good) 6 days ago, well on top finish. This looks more demanding under a penalty. Won Ayr classified event 6 days ago; she's much respected under a 5lb penalty.
4	2 4th (2) (3.5/1 +13%) Bay Dream Believer	3.5 3.5/1(+13%)	(2) Bay Dream Believer 3.5/1, 7/1, won 8-runner handicap at Wetherby (8f, good to firm) 60 days ago. 2 lb nudge by no means the end of the world and he needs considering. Had looked an awkward ride but did nothing wrong when scoring at Wetherby; well in the mix.
5th	3 5th (3) (9/1 +18%) St Andrew's Castle	9 9/1(+18%)	(3) St Andrew's Castle 9/1, Latest win at Ayr in May. Tenth of 12 in handicap at Musselburgh (9f, good, 12/1) 10 days ago. Needs to bounce back but will certainly have a chance if able to do so. One of 3 representing the Jim Goldie yard. Resumed winning ways at Ayr (1m2f) in May but he's been well below par since.
6th	7 6th (7) (40/1 -43%) Crown Bridges	40 40/1(-43%)	(7) Crown Bridges 40/1, Last of 6 in claimer at Leicester (7f, good, 22/1) 46 days ago. Opposable on the back of that effort. Failed by long chalk to build on first run for Liam Bailey when last in Leicester claimer.
7th	8 7th (8) (25/1 +62%) Blue Jay Way	25 25/1(+62%)	(8) Blue Jay Way 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 125/1 and visored for 1st time, ninth of 10 in handicap at Haydock (7f, good to firm) 9 days ago. Now tried in cheekpieces. Has offered little both his runs for his current yard this term; cheekpieces replace visor.
8th	9 8th (9) (50/1 +0%) Hold On Together	50 50/1(+0%)	(9) Hold On Together 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 8 in maiden at Redcar (6f, good, 125/1) 47 days ago, slowly away. Significantly up in trip for this handicap debut. Only poor form shown thus far in three maidens; may do better up in trip for h'cap debut.

LTO Selection:

Plenty of last-time-out winners arrive here seeking to continue their winning sequences, with the most fancied being KALAHARI PRINCE. David O'Meara's charge won more cosily than the three lengths winning distance would suggest last time over 1m1f at Carlisle and the 6lb rise in the ratings today may prove lenient. Bay Dream Believer should also be thereabouts after showing a willing attitude when scoring over 1m at Wetherby, while Powerful Response heads the remainder.

KALAHARI PRINCE resumed winning ways in decisive fashion at Carlisle last weekend and, if in the same mood here, a 6 lb rise may not be enough to prevent him from following up. Fellow last-time-out winners Powerful Response, Bay Dream Believer and Banner Road are feared in that order of preference.

Ready preference is for KALAHARI PRINCE, who had plenty in hand when scoring at Carlisle and can defy a 6lb rise in the weights here

20:30 Hamilton Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

Racecard Key

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How to use Tomform

Please Watch this short video that will help you learn how to use Tomform.com to filter out the runners and find a winner in each race.

This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

About U.K Horse Racing

Horse racing is a popular and historic sport in the UK, with a tradition dating back centuries. It is a multi-billion pound industry that attracts millions of spectators each year and generates significant economic activity.

There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.

The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.

Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.

In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.

Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.

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