There were 39 Races on Thursday 11th July 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Newmarket, 7 races at Doncaster, 6 races at Carlisle, 7 races at Leopardstown, 6 races at Epsom, 6 races at Newbury, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
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ANCIENT WISDOM appeared to be crying out for a step up in trip when no match to the impressive Economics in the Dante. The Dubawi colt received just that when sent to the Derby at Epsom last month, but, having perhaps failed to handle the track, that effort can be forgiven. The clear pick on official ratings, he can resume his progress upped further in distance and eased in class. Space Legend (second) and Royal Supremacy (third) clashed in the King Edward VII at Royal Ascot last time and are the most likely dangers.

SPACE LEGEND has improved a chunk with each of his four runs to date so William Haggas' King Edward VII runner-up is taken to resume winning ways. Royal Supremacy came home a place behind the selection that day and rates the chief threat, although Ancient Wisdom is another with the form to have a say if back to his juvenile best in an intriguing Bahrain Trophy.

Preference is for the up-and-coming SPACE LEGEND, who was runner-up in the King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot.
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INDIVIDUALISM pulled a few lengths clear of the third when filling the runner-up spot over an extended mile at Hamilton recently. The son of Too Darn Hot, who is notably related to Subjectivist and Sir Ron Priestley, is 2lb well-in here and is likely to relish a step up in trip. Bustaam had excuses on his latest outing but would hold solid claims on his previous form, while Naturalia is pick of the remainder.

INDIVIDUALISM's stamina is far from copper-bottomed now that he moves up in trip, but he will surely prove hard to beat if he does see it out having pulled clear of the rest when going close off this mark at Hamilton last week. Bustaam is marginally preferred to the filly Naturalia for forecast purposes.

Most of these have a bit to prove over this far and the one who has the most potential this time may well be INDIVIDUALISM (nap).
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Better was expected of WHISTLEJACKET in the Norfolk three weeks ago, but he was by no means disgraced in fourth. The son of No Nay Never hit the line strongly that day and ought to prove more effective at this longer trip, so it would come as no surprise were he to provide Aidan O'Brien a first winner in this contest since Royal Lytham back in 2019. Ain't Nobody maintained his unbeaten record when swooping late to land the Windsor Castle last time, though it is Coventry runner-up Electrolyte that may be the main threat.

The smallest field since 2010 for the July Stakes and as usual, various form strands from Royal Ascot are represented against those that have won novices. The vote goes to WHISTLEJACKET, who failed to meet expectations when fourth in the Norfolk but this step back up to 6f looks the way to go. Ain't Nobody made it 2-2 in the Windsor Castle last month so he's most feared, ahead of Electrolyte, who went down by a flared nostril in the Coventry and is open to further progress.

The form of three 2yo races at Ascot is represented. Norfolk fourth WHISTLEJACKET will be happier back over 6f on softer ground.
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There was plenty of encouragement to be taken from LINDWALL's stable bow when a staying-on third over 1m5f at Hamilton last month. This stiffer test of stamina is sure to suit and the six-year-old could make the most of a 1lb drop in the ratings. Cuban Cigar was not disgraced when fourth in that Hamilton contest a fortnight ago and any cut in the ground will aid his chance, while Marbuzet also makes some appeal.

This looks open so it could be worth taking a chance on MRS MEADER, who ran better than on reappearance when fifth at Nottingham last month and is now 5 lb below her last winning mark. Cuban Cigar is a long time without a win, but he can give the selection most to think about following an encouraging return to this sphere a fortnight ago. Marbuzet and Sir Joseph Swan can get involved, too.

The suggestion is MRS MEADER, who encountered traffic on her latest outing and is now on a very tempting mark.
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A 7lb rise for EDGEWATER DRIVE's most recent C&D triumph might prove to be lenient given that he appeared to have plenty in hand. Wilf Storey's gelding may have quicker ground to contend with here but, should he handle conditions, the son of Dandy Man can complete his hat-trick. Runninwild escapes a penalty having landed an apprentice contest over track and trip on Sunday. He is 2lb well-in and, given that Zak Wheatley can claim his 3lb allowance now, he should hold every chance. Others to note include Jesmond Dawn, White Umbrella and Hour By Hour.

Granted better luck, WHITE UMBRELLA probaby would've won at Ripon three weeks ago and she looks the way to go here off an untouched mark. Jesmond Dawn's last two efforts have been the best of his career to date and he looks sure to give another good account. Runninwild got off the mark on turf over this C&D recently and he is also considered.

If conditions remain good or faster RUNNINWILD is taken to follow up his recent apprentice win over C&D, when he had a bit in hand.
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WOODHAY WONDER boasts an excellent record on both tracks here, with her only defeat coming when third in the Duchess Of Cambridge at this meeting last year, and a recent fourth in the Palace Of Holyrood House at Royal Ascot proved there might still be a bit of leeway from her current mark of 99. Zabriskie Point was last seen competing in the Tattersalls Stakes on the Rowley Mile in September and it would come as no surprise were he to improve back handicapping, while Tropical Island and Dorney Lake are others to note.

TROPICAL ISLAND was a big eyecatcher on her York reappearance, travelling like one ahead of her mark before an 8-month absence seemed to tell late on. Woodhay Wonder's excellent Newmarket record, which includes a valuable success over C&D at the end of last summer, also earns her a place on the shortlist, ahead of Imperial Guard

A competitive sprint which could be heading north with SERGEANT WILKO (nap) preferred to \pTropical Island\p and Dark Vintage.
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Having travelled with far more verve in first-time blinkers at Hamilton a fortnight ago, MYBOYMAX makes plenty of appeal judged on that close-up second. Micky Hammond's gelding should find a 1lb nudge up in the ratings negligible and a first victory in 2024 could beckon. The biggest threat may emerge from the class-dropping Ebony Maw, who often gives his running, while course winner Clifftop Heaven should relish a return to this trip.

CLIFFTOP HEAVEN possibly found the race coming too soon last time and is well worth the chance to get back on track. Ebony Maw is going through a good spell and seems likely to continue in form, while Captain Haddock is worth a second look stepping back up in trip.

Tuesday's rain was ideal for Ebony Maw but preference is for CAPTAIN HADDOCK, who's well handicapped and may get this run to suit.
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There has been no stopping RUN THIS WAY, who brought up her hat-trick at Ripon three weeks ago. Paul Midgley's in-form sprinter remains well treated from 3lb higher and she could continue her ascendency. Irish raider Byzantine Empress was no match for a comfortable winner at Limerick last month but she is of interest here, along with the class-dropping Origintrail, and Cypriot Diaspora.

MOSTAR DREAMS got off the mark with something to spare at this course last time and, with the dop back in trip unlikely to be a big issue, she's worth a chance to follow up on what should be similar underfoot conditions. Run This Way and Cypriot Diaspora are also on the up and of interest.

The nod goes to CYPRIOT DIASPORA who looked to have more to offer when going in at Goodwood and remains on a workable mark.
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Having posted an excellent second in the Group 1 Coronation Cup at Epsom in May, HAMISH rates as the one to beat on this ease in class. William Haggas' veteran had previously racked up a five-timer and is taken to regain the winning thread at the main expense of the penalised Giavellotto. The son of Mastercraftsman arrives on the back of a comfortable victory in the Group 2 Yorkshire Cup and certainly won't be found lacking for stamina come the finish. Arrest makes most appeal of the remainder with conditions more in his favour.

HAMISH's winning run came to an end in the Coronation Cup at Epsom 6 weeks ago but he lost nothing in defeat that day and can resume winning ways back down in class. Arrest stepped up on his comeback run when runner-up in the Ormonde Stakes at Chester and last year's St Leger runner-up is feared most.

Eight-time Group 3 winner HAMISH was an excellent second in the Group 1 Coronation Cup at Epsom last time and can go one better today.
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REPOSADO was far from disgraced in the Windsor Castle Stakes at Royal Ascot last month. A similar performance in these calmer waters may be enough for the Wootton Bassett colt to shed his maiden tag at the fifth time of asking. Chancellor boasts a smart pedigree, being out of a Breeders' Cup winner, and is a potential fly in the ointment on his opening bid. Any market support for the Gosdens' inmate would be interesting, with Aysgarth completing the shortlist.

HAMMER THE HAMMER clearly impressed at the breeze-ups for his sales price to rise markedly to €200,000, so a successful debut could well be on the cards for a yard going well with its juveniles. Chancellor makes obvious appeal on paper and strong market support for him would put a slightly different slant on matters, while others to note are standard-setter Reposado and Springbok.

There is probably more to come from AYSGARTH, who still appeared to be learning on the job when second at Salisbury last month.
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Wathbah took a step forward from her debut effort to finish third at Newmarket last time and, with further improvement likely, she ought to go close. However, the vote goes to SERVING WITH STYLE, who changed hands for 75,000 pounds as a yearling and is related to plenty of winners. The daughter of Mohaather represents the in-form Karl Burke team and she could make a winning debut. Who Wants Me completes the shortlist.

SERVING WITH STYLE makes appeal on pedigree and is with a top yard, so she's worth chancing having found a winnable race to start out in. Wathbah is the form pick and Lady Chartwell is another notable debutante on paper.

An open-looking maiden but Karl Burke's Mohaather filly SERVING WITH STYLE rates the pick on paper so is taken to make a winning start
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There was plenty of encouragement to be gleaned from MISS FASCINATOR's debut second over C&D last month. That experience should stand the Roger Varian-trained filly in good stead going forwards and a breakthrough victory may be imminent. Although she proved underwhelming in the Listed Marygate Fillies' Stakes at York in May, it's too early to write Magic Mild off. The daughter of Havana Grey is a potential improver upped in distance and she may give the selection most to think about, ahead of well-bred newcomer Adoon Valley.

MISS FASCINATOR sets the standard on her C&D second 13 days ago and, if the race doesn't come too soon, she should be able to go one better. Valentia Island is one of several rivals open to improvement and Adoon Valley is a notable debutante for a shrewd outfit.

Godolphin filly VALENTIA ISLAND raced away from the main action when fifth over C&D on her recent debut and earns the vote.
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Karl Burke has his string in fine form and he looks to have strong claims with AIR FORCE INDI, who landed a Newmarket maiden on debut last summer. She wasn't beaten far into fifth at Group 3 level when last seen at Salisbury in September, form which was boosted by the third, Soprano, landing the Sandringham at Royal Ascot last month, and the Air Force Blue filly looks to have been found a good opening on her reappearance. Flowstate made a winning start in good style at Ripon 22 days ago and looks the main threat, despite conceding weight all round, while the experienced Tourist completes the shortlist.

AIR FORCE INDI was much improved from her debut when fifth in the Dick Poole Stakes at Salisbury in September and, with her physique pointing towards further progress this season, she's fancied to defy a penalty back in a novice. Flowstate made a winning start in good style at Ripon last month and is open to progress, while Istanblue has shown enough on both his outings in France to warrant respect.

This is a belated return for AIR FORCE INDI but she won on debut last summer and her fifth in Group 3 next time suggests she's useful.
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LADY FLORA wasn't beaten far into third at Ffos Las on her latest outing and she races off an unchanged mark here. Andrew Balding's three-year-old makes only her third handicap start and she looks the one to beat. War Memorial finished a fair fourth at Ayr last month and he should remain competitive off a 1lb lower rating, while Gundogan is another to note.

GUNDOGAN had excuses at Ayr last time and is given another chance to confirm the promise of his Haydock reappearance. Bateman is a possible improver still after a very good effort 2 days ago and is feared most ahead of Beechwood Star.

A few hold chances but GUNDOGAN is worth siding with to confirm Haydock promise, having not been seen to best effect at Ayr last time.
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LEAD ARTIST was unlucky not to score on his debut in the Wood Ditton after being slowly away and flying home late to only be denied by a nose. The son of Dubawi proved to be a class act at York in May and appears to have plenty more scope for improvement, so the rise in grade is unlikely to be an inconvenience. Kitty Rose wasn't disgraced when fifth in the Sandringham at Royal Ascot last time and she has to be considered, while Socialite is another to take seriously.

The recent rain will play to the strengths of KITTY ROSE, who posted a personal best when runner-up in a Group 3 at Leopardstown in April and made a solid start for her new yard at Royal Ascot last month. Lead Artist looked potentially smart when scoring at York in May and is feared most, whilst Native American is another who will be suited by plenty of give underfoot.

Juddmonte's LEAD ARTIST impressed in a novice at the York Dante meeting and can take the step up in class in his stride.
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Snazzy Jazzy made the most of a drop in the ratings when scoring over C&D last month and a 4lb rise doesn't rule him out, while So Logical failed in her hat-trick bid at Kempton off this mark, but the progressive filly still looks very much a key player for the in-form Gosden team. David O'Meara won this race 12 months ago with Riot and GREAT MAX took a big step in the right direction when beaten just over two lengths by that stablemate here 12 days ago. Dropped another 1lb for that effort and with Mark Winn claiming 3lb in the saddle, the son of Wootton Bassett just gets the nod.

GREAT MAX has dropped to a handy mark and has shown enough in a trio of starts for David O'Meara to suggest a race of this nature is within his compass. Outrun The Storm and Charencey should also go well.

On a career-low mark for last year's winning yard, GREAT MAX gets the nod. Snazzy Jazzy and Cabrillo are two more with claims.
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ETRETAT (third) finished a short head behind Evelyn's Phoenix (second) over an extended mile at Beverley last time, but the son of Wootton Bassett could reverse that form with a clearer passage this time around. Charlie Johnston's three-year-old is also 1lb better off at the weights and he could prove hard to beat. As for the latter, he rarely runs a bad race and looks the main threat. Of the remainder, Takes Time makes the most appeal in first-time cheekpieces.

EVELYN'S PHOENIX responded well to this headgear when beaten only by a progressive sort at Beverley last week and shades the vote over long-standing maiden Etretat, who was an eye-catching third in the same race.

Unlucky not to finish closer last time, ETRETAT should enjoy this slightly longer trip and can score.
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On paper this looks a very deep fillies' maiden with six horses holding Group 1 entries. GIRL LIKE YOU kept on for third on debut at the Curragh and the form looks strong. The step up in trip looks sure to suit for the Group 1 Moyglare Stud Stakes entrant. Proxima Centauri is really bred in the purple and can be a factor from a low draw, while Bint Majestic Roi is in the first crop by Ghaiyyath and a big run wouldn't be surprising. Frankel filly Exactly ought to improve upon a debut ninth at the Curragh, while Vanderbilt House and Chantez are other newcomers that could get into the mix along with the 80-rated Queens Fury.

GIRL LIKE YOU shaped very well when third (nose behind subsequent Queen Mary runner-up Mighty Eriu) at the Curragh on debut and this useful prospect looks the one to beat. Proxima Centauri and Bint Majestic Roi are a couple of interesting newcomers in what is typically a strong maiden.

The form of the 6f Curragh event in which GIRL LIKE YOU was third got a good boost at Royal Ascot. She should improve over this trip
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TWIRLING was well beaten in the Kensington Palace at Royal Ascot last month, but prior to that she took a class 4 event at Doncaster. The daughter of Churchill is only 5lb higher compared to that triumph and Ryan Moore retains the ride from last time, so she shades the vote. Sterling Knight finished down the field in the Buckingham Palace at the Royal meeting last time, but he is better judged on his victory at Newbury the time before and he should go well. Of the rest, The Ice Phoenix makes the most appeal.

FIFTY NIFTY looked good when making a winning debut at Yarmouth in April and it was a competitive Doncaster novice in which he finished a very respectable fifth next time. Armed with potential now venturing down the handicap route, this unexposed 3-y-o makes plenty of appeal. Twirling and Sterling Knight were both down the field in Royal Ascot handicaps but better can be expected here, while Alzahir and Urban Sprawl are others to consider.

The 5yo STERLING KNIGHT is unraced over 1m but got up late over 7f at Newbury two starts ago and could prove well suited by the trip.
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NEW STATESMAN put in a career best when fourth to the subsequent 2000 Guineas winner Notable Speech on his most recent outing at Kempton in January. The switch to handicap company should help the son of Churchill and he may also improve further for a gelding operation. Chatty could prove to be the main threat based on his second at Redcar last month, while Delicacy and Escape Act are also noted.

CHATTY found a little more improvement when stepped up to this trip at Redcar last month and can open his account here. Delicacy and New Statesman rate the principal dangers.

New Statesman and Escape Act move into handicaps with potential but this may be the day that CHATTY breaks his duck.
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SERIALISE didn't have the clearest route in the Curragh, but ran on strongly in second to get to within a head of the winner. She is proven over further if this competitive handicap becomes a battle and appeals off 2lb higher. Quadruple won over 1m in Limerick and represents a very in-form pair in Ger Lyons and Colin Keane, so is a leading contender. Il Pellegrino is another Limerick winner who should have the scope to be a presence in handicaps. Front-runner Transcending Glory, Anvika (in a first-time tongue-strap) and bottom-weight Martinelli are others with chances.

Arguably unlucky not to strike at the Curragh recently, SERIALISE could be the answer to this competitive handicap. She was beaten a whisker on her recent handicap debut at the Curragh and remains on an attractive mark up 2 lb. Top-weight Transcending Glory is entitled to considerable respect, while unexposed types Il Pellegrino and Quadruple should both be in the mix, too.

Preference is for SERIALISE(nap) who looks almost a winner without a penalty after a very unlucky defeat at the Curragh 13 days ago
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GEO was an eye-catcher when she finished fourth on her introduction in a similar race over C&D 16 days ago. The signs from that effort were encouraging enough to suggest the daughter of Mehmas can flourish now she has some experience. Ellaria Sand and Lilly's Bet also created favourable impressions on their respective debuts and are others to seriously consider. Zizi is bred to be effective at this trip and appeals most from the newcomers.

QUEUE DOS acquitted herself well in face of a stiff task when mid-field in a listed race at Newmarket 2 weeks ago, particularly as she was drawn away from the action, so she looks the way to go back down in class. Ellaria Sand and Geo both offered plenty to work on first time up and rate the main threats.

This doesn't look that strong a race and GEO shaped with promise on debut here in a race in which her yard has a good record.
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HURT YOU NEVER won for this rider in an apprentice race at Newbury a week ago and the five-year-old is hard to oppose off the same mark, which means that she is 4lb well in. Frank The Spark is an obvious danger after his easy success at Bath last month, while Pals Battalion and Showalong are others who merit places on the shortlist.

HURT YOU NEVER has been thriving of late, making it 2 wins from her last 3 starts when scoring at Newbury last week, and she can add to her tally without a penalty for her recent success. Pals Battalion ran up to his best when second at Hamilton on his latest outing and is respected dropped in grade, with Showalong completing the shortlist.

Rambuso Creek and PHOENIX STAR (nap) could be the pair to focus on. The selection has been threatening on turf this summer.
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ALLONSY justified her place in the market when scoring by just over a length at Windsor last month and she has only a 4lb higher mark to contend with. Ralph Beckett's filly has far from reached her ceiling yet and she could be the one to beat again. The main danger is Turing, who hit the crossbar in this grade at Newmarket last time and first-time cheekpieces could eke out more, while Secret Beach isn't out of it either.

All hold claims here but ALLONSY belatedly got her head in front at Windsor last time and is taken to follow up. Secret Beach is feared most.

Preference is for SECRET BEACH who was only beaten half a length over this distance at Newmarket last time and seems to be improving.
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WENDLA didn't stay 1m2f in the Curragh, but should be more than effective over this extended 7f. On her last visit to Leopardstown, she took the honours in a Group 3 over 1m. Crucially, she is ground versatile with plenty of rain in Ireland this week. Pat Foley's Special Wan has a rating of 105 after three placed efforts in a row in Listed and Group 3 company. She was just foiled by a head on her latest outing over a similar trip at this track and has to be respected. Jumbly disappointed at the Curragh, but has plenty of smart form in the book and shouldn't be underestimated, while Everlasting and Red Viburnum will have their supporters.

RED VIBURNUM confirmed the promise she showed in two starts last season when landing the odds on her recent seasonal reappearance in a Naas maiden. With the promise of better to come from this well-bred filly, she gets the nod ahead of Special Wan, who was just touched off in the Ballycorus Stakes here last month and she appears to be improving with racing. Jancis did the job well on debut in a C&D maiden and she's a fascinating contender, while an on-song Jumbly would be a threat.

The one to beat is SPECIAL WAN who has gone close twice against Mutasarref this season and should go close once more
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BRIAN stepped forward from two promising runs to finish third in the Chesham at Royal Ascot. That form is a rock-solid offering and this son of Shaman is hard to oppose at this level. Inconspicuous won a valuable seller at York last month and is an obvious threat with first-time cheekpieces added. Mister Knockout is an appealing newcomer to monitor in the betting.

BRIAN sets the standard having continued his progress when third in the Chesham at Royal Ascot, so he could be set to open his account this time around. Next on the list is Stapleford Park, who found only a well-supported newcomer too strong at Ripon on his latest outing, ahead of Inconspicuous.

It's difficult to get away from BRIAN after his excellent effort to finish third in the Chesham at Royal Ascot.
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BALAYAGED ran a debut full of promise when only being denied by a length into second at Doncaster last month and she would have learned a great deal from that experience. The daughter of Belardo may only need to find normal improvement in order to get off the mark. Despite running green, Enchanted Way still managed to finish a decent fourth on her debut at Lingfield and she could get closer, while Suzette is another to consider.

BALAYAGED knew her job when second at Doncaster and she's likely to take some catching around here. Suzette stepped up on her debut when third Pontefract and rates the main threat with further progress likely.

This can go to BALAYAGED who made a debut full of promise when second in a Class 2 Doncaster maiden 12 days ago.
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LETIZA is on a mark she can be competitive off and has an each-way chance. She dropped down to a rating of 74 at the Curragh where she wasn't beaten far into fifth. It is worth noting that she reached a mark of 80 last year. Ferrybank won over C&D last month which was one of three victories under jockey Billy Lee this year, so they are leading contenders. Loingseoir is really sliding down the handicap and has to come under consideration off 73 especially as he showed more in fifth at the Curragh. The Tom McCourt pair of Eastern Wind and Rampage are in the mix along with Giuseppe Cassioli and Rio Largo.

RIO LARGO and Ferrybank filled the first two positions over C&D three weeks ago and it could be a similar story, only with the first-named fancied to reverse the form having not been seen to best effect on that occasion. Giuseppe Cassioli also arrives in good order and merits plenty of respect.

Marginal preference is for EASTERN WIND who comes into the race after a couple of good placed efforts and won't be far away
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HARRY'S HALO has posted a series of respectable efforts since having a combination of a hood and tongue-tie applied and he doesn't have much to find to gain a belated return to winning ways. Attractively weighted in comparison to his peak rating as a three-year-old, the Kevin Frost-trained gelding gets the vote over Moe's Legacy and Land Of Magic, who are the pick of the opposition.

It might be worth chancing CONCIERGE, who will benefit from the return to 6f, has won here before and won't be inconvenienced should the ground ride testing. Moe's Legacy arrives in good form and is also on the shortlist along with Silent Flame, who is well handicapped if first-time blinkers help her to stage a revival.

Harry's Halo can't have the ground slow enough and he's a contender but blinkers could spark a revival from SILENT FLAME.
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NORTHCLIFF hit the frame in this grade at Windsor last month and he was kindly dropped 1lb for that effort. The son of Dandy Man looks to have lots in his favour and he ought to go close. The main threat might be Fahrenheit Seven, who took an apprentice handicap at Haydock last week and is 6lb well-in at the weights, while Capote's Dream is another expected to go well.

A race which revolves around FAHRENHEIT SEVEN, who was nicely on top off this mark at Haydock last week and will take some stopping if in a similar mood this evening. Northcliff has had a productive first half of 2024 and can chase Mark Usher's charge home.

This revolves around FAHRENHEIT SEVEN who avoids a penalty for his success in an apprentice handicap at Haydock last week.
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A staying on seventh in a one-mile premier handicap at the Curragh on Irish Derby weekend, SHAYZANN should benefit from the additional furlong here. Johnny Murtagh's four-year-old is drawn wider than ideal but should be keeping on strongly down the outside late on. The Aidan O'Brien-trained Air Commander disappointed at Royal Ascot last month but previous efforts at both Dundalk and Naas have been franked in the interim. The more rain that falls, the better for the son of Kingman. Benavente has yet to win from nine attempts on turf but there was a definite hint of better to come at the Curragh last time. It would be no surprise to see Kevin Coleman's gelding play a hand in the finish.

This looks wide open so at the likely odds it is worth siding with NARMAR to build on previous efforts now venturing into handicap company and get back to winning ways. Livio Milo heads the list of dangers on the back of his good C&D second, although a solid case can also be made for the likes of Benavente, Lady Lunette, Global Energy and Shayzann.

There has been no slowing this season in the progress made by GLOBAL ENERGY and he can defy another 5lb rise
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Castle Cove looked a nice prospect when scoring over this trip at Leicester on debut but couldn't defy a penalty when fourth in a similar event to this at Redcar last month and it could be a similar story here, with preference for VANISH. A 200,000gns full-borther to the Group-placed two-year-old winner Anchorage, the Owen Burrows-trained colt was a pleasing second on debut over this C&D in April and he can put that experience to good use. Kate The Cook caught the eye staying on for third over 1m at Kempton first time out and she's interesting now stepped up in trip.

VANISH produced a promising first effort when runner-up in a high-value novice over C&D back in the spring so, having switched to Owen Burrows since, he's fancied to go a place better with improvement on the cards at the expense of Castle Cove, who made a winning debut at Leicester and possibly found firmer conditions against him at Redcar since. Kate The Cook can take third.

This could develop into a straight fight between CASTLE COVE and C&D debut second Vanish, with a narrow preference for the former.
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AL AMEEN fared best of those ridden off the pace when finishing a staying-on second in the reapplied blinkers (retained) over 6f at Kempton earlier this month and, upped in trip off an unchanged mark, he edges preference. Buy The Dip was last seen running out a comfortable winner over 7f at Lingfield and, upped 6lb in search of a hat-trick, connections will be hoping this visit to Surrey is just as fruitful as his last. Maxzeno completes the shortlist.

The vote goes to MUMAYAZ, who didn't have the opportunity to show what he can do at Newmarket and remains just 1 lb above the mark off which he hit the target at Southwell during the spring. Conquest of Power and Buy The Dip both arrive here in top form and look dangerous, while Al Ameen is also shortlisted.

Preference is for OTAGO (nap) whose two C&D wins include this race three years ago. He is still off his last winning mark.
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Having not enjoyed the run of the race when fifth here last time, RANKO EXPRESS can make amends under Ben Coen. A winner at Gowran Park off a pound lower last season, the gelding had shaped with distinct promise on his reappearance at Cork in May before running well below par next time. On the back of a much better effort at the Foxrock track recently, Kevin Coleman's four-year-old can add a second career win. A four-time winner on turf, Hurricane Helen has been in excellent form on the all-weather over the winter. Absent since April, the Chris Timmons-trained mare has run well off similar breaks in the past. Engines On has once again been done no favours with his draw here but the Prunella Dobbs-trained four-year-old has been a consistent gelding in recent outings.

ENGINES ON has been knocking on the door at Gowran and might prove the answer to this big-field handicap with Billy Lee taking over the reins for the first time. The Ado McGuiness-trained Comfort Line has reached the frame in 2 similar races for C&D in recent weeks and can play a prominent role again. Ranko Express and the class-dropping Hokusai also make the shortlist.

A staying-on fifth over 1m here last time, RANKO EXPRESS is one of the more appealing each-way prospects in a competitive handicap.
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This looks an open contest but there is plenty to like about the chances of GISELLES DEFENCE, who hacked up in an apprentice handicap at Epsom under this pilot before a fair second at Beverley on Saturday. He escapes a penalty again for last week's victory and should mount another bold bid. Double Jump also filled the runner-up berth off this mark last time out and warrants respect, while Willy Campbell is interesting now upped in trip for his handicap debut following a near-miss over 1m at Kempton.

TIPSY TIGER arrives on the back of an excellent effort at Leicester and appears well suited by soft conditions, so he's preferred to Giselles Defence, who is still unpenalised for his Epsom success (has finished second since). Double Jump is another player on the back of a solid showing at Chester.

Good cases can be made for some of these but GISELLES DEFENCE (nap) may well have the least to prove in his current vein of form.
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BLUEFLAGFLYINGHIGH impressed with the way in which he went about his business when scoring over 1m2f at Yarmouth last week, cutting out his own fractions before coming clear in the closing stages. Off a 2lb higher mark, another bold bid to make all is anticipated. Chips And Rice shaped with more promise than the bare result suggests when third over 1m2f at Salisbury last month, making eye-catching ground from the rear despite a troubled passage, and she rates as the main danger to the selection. Speed Court shouldn't be underestimated either.

TAYALA has yet to finish out of the frame sent handicapping this year, going down only narrowly to an improver at Carlisle on her latest outing, so she is taken to double her tally returned to this longer trip. She can get the better of Blueflagflyinghigh, who is respected following her Yarmouth success last week, with Chips And Rice also considered.

The choice is TAYALA who has continued to go well since her Kempton success and ran with credit in one start on soft ground as a 2yo.
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The Noel Meade-trained JESSE EVANS should prove difficult to beat if ready on his first start since last November. On that occasion, the So You Think gelding ran a big race when third in a Group 3 at the Curragh. Having twice finished runner-up on his seasonal reappearance, the eight-year-old can go one better. Sixandahalf looked smart when easily winning her maiden at Cork in May, before finishing runner-up to a decent type at Listowel subsequently. Although she will need to improve if she is to beat the Meade gelding here, Gavin Cromwell's mare looks the main threat. Recent Ballinrobe winner Royal Eagle faces an altogether different task now but is a fit in-form mare so has to be considered.

SIXANDAHALF looks to have more to offer in this sphere so is fancied to quickly resume winning ways after his excellent Listowel second last time out. Course-winner The Names Jock could emerge as the main danger, with Enjoy The Dream and Royal Eagle also firmly in the picture.

Second to the subsequent Queen Alexandra winner Uxmal at Killarney, ENJOY THE DREAM, may cope with last year's winner Jesse Evans
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Fictional followed up his 1m3f victory at Kempton with a 2m success at Lingfield last week and a 5lb penalty may not be enough to halt him on that evidence. However, he was well beaten on his sole turf start and the ground is forecast to be soft again here, so he could be worth opposing now returned to grass. AL KHAWANEEJ RIVER won well at Windsor before a decent third to a subsequent winner over 1m4f here last time (Forest Hills fifth) and Marcus Tregoning's charge looks a big player off an unchanged mark. Grey Owl is another to consider off a falling handicap mark.

AL KHAWANEEJ RIVER comes here at the top of his game and with the form of his latest Windsor third working out well he is taken to quickly regain winning ways. Grey Owl is weighted to have a big say and next on the list, with in-form pair Fictional and Western Stars also firmly in the picture.

Marcus Tregoning's AL KHAWANEEJ RIVER ran perfectly well behind a well-handicapped opponent here four weeks ago.
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Charles Morin shaped as if the application of cheekpieces will suit when finishing a never-nearer fifth over 1m2f at Windsor last month, and he is respected off an unchanged mark. However, HELLO COTAI edges preference. Adam West's charge became outpaced before staying on well to finish third over a mile at Salisbury latest and, over this extra yardage off an unchanged mark, he makes most appeal. Saachi offered something to build on when finishing a modest third on his handicap debut over a mile at Yarmouth and is also considered.

HELLO COTAI has made the frame in all bar one of his starts in 2024 and is taken to gain a deserved breakthourgh victory here. In-form maiden Saachi could emerge as the main danger now his stamina is unlocked more ahead of Charles Morin and Remarkable Flight.

The choice is SAACHI who finished third behind a subsequent winner at Yarmouth last time. The extra 2f should be within range.
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