13:35 Kempton Group 3 (Class 1) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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Things may not have gone to plan this season for last year's Champion Stakes hero BAY BRIDGE, but this represents an ideal opportunity to get his career back on track. Receiving 5lb from impressive Group 2 winner Israr, the son of New Bay looks to have ideal conditions, as the top-rated in the field, and can notch up a seventh career victory. Candleford bounced back to form with a dominant success at Windsor and he could be ready to make that next step up.

An excellent opportunity for the high-class BAY BRIDGE to open his account for the season back down in class. Israr can follow him home under his Group 2 penalty, while his stablemate Fortino is an interesting runner on British debut given his success in Chile.

Preference is for ISRAR whose latest Newmarket win suggests he is still improving. The stable's record in this race is second to none.

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13:45 Leopardstown Listed 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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KITTY ROSE impressed when winning on her debut at Naas 13 days ago and is fancied to handle the step up in class. She quickened up nicely to beat the short-priced Tannola, and the big daughter of Invincible Army looks open to plenty of improvement. Content was a convincing winner over C&D and has to be a leading contender. She failed to settle at Royal Ascot in June, but was always in control in maiden company last time and there looks more to come from the regally-bred daughter of Galileo. Sea The Boss turns out quickly enough after winning her maiden at Tipperary last Sunday and is another with the potential to improve.

KITTY ROSE knew her job and produced a performance bordering on useful when landing a Naas maiden in taking style 13 days ago. The type to progress further, she looks worth her place at this higher level and could well be up to making it 2-2. Fellow debutante winner Sea The Boss was impressive herself at Tipperary and is feared, with Content and Serious Notions completing the shortlist.

Having failed to settle adequately in the Chesham Stakes, CONTENT was professional in beating Apricot Ice in a recent maiden here

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13:50 Haydock Group 3 (Class 1) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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LIGHT INFANTRY, placed on numerous occasions in Group 1 company, including last time out after a break at Deauville, can make an overdue return to winning ways with everything in his favour. For all that, a smooth victory in Epsom's Diomed Stakes followed by a fine third at Salisbury last time suggests that Regal Reality remains a real force at this level. Of the remainder, a positive market move for low mileage three-year-old Zoology would be interesting on his first start for Harry Eustace.

LIGHT INFANTRY is highly likeable and ran up to his best when third in a French Group 1 last time so, down in grade, he's very much the one to beat. Chindit could pose a threat and there's scope for further improvement from Zoology.

Although LIGHT INFANTRY has drawn a blank since 2021 he's posted several good efforts in defeat in top company and is the one to beat.

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14:00 Ascot Stakes (Class 2) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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GHOSTWRITER made the best possible start to his career at Newmarket and this looks a good opportunity to follow up that success. Clive Cox's colt won by more than three lengths and even better is anticipated now he has experience on his side. The beautifully-bred Spun To Gold is feared most after showing his inexperience but still managing to make the frame on his Kempton debut, while American Bay made subsequent York sales race winner Dragon Leader pull out all the stops at Salisbury.

A good-looking bunch on paper but GHOSTWRITER looked useful when running out an easy winner on debut at Newmarket and he may well defy a penalty. American Bay is the sort to go on progressing, with Military Artist just about the pick of the newcomers.

Conceding 6lb to his rivals will be no easy assignment for GHOSTWRITER, but he was impressive at Newmarket and may follow up.

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14:05 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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Plenty of chances in this field with the tentative selection being PHONE TAG, who was never on a going day when fourth over 7f at Goodwood on his nursery debut last time, but there was still enough promise to suggest a good run can be expected today. Hugo Palmer's runner was beaten five lengths on that occasion and this appears to be an easier assignment on paper. Straight A should also be thereabouts after running with credit in a big-field contest at York, while Sleven heads the remainder.

PHONE TAG showed ability on all 3 starts prior to shaping well (poorly placed) when fourth on nursery debut at Goodwood. He's open to improvement and takes preference over Charged Up and Making Dreams.

A competitive nursery but not as strong as the one in which STRAIGHT A wasn't beaten at all far at the Ebor meeting at York.

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

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The consistent KATHAB is fancied to offer another bold bid. William Haggas' runner was a denied a hat-trick when beaten over 1m at Ripon last time, and he can get his head in front off the same mark. Baltimore Boy ran on well to get up close home over C&D last time, but he's 1lb worse off with the reopposing First View who was just half a length behind in second. Saeed bin Suroor's charge rates as the biggest danger to the selection.

Sole 3-y-o KATHAB is going the right way and still looks on an appealing mark. He can register his third success. Baltimore Boy and First View fought out a finish here last month and are feared most.

The vote goes to FIRST VIEW (nap), 2lb lower than when winning this last year. His recent narrow defeat should have set him up nicely.

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14:15 Leopardstown Group 2 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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DIEGO VELAZQUEZ looked an exciting prospect when winning at the Curragh last month and can confirm that promise here. The son of Frankel, a half-brother to Broome and Point Lonsdale, cost 2.4 million pounds as a yearling and started to justify that investment when powering clear in the closing stages to score first time up. With plenty of improvement likely, he could prove hard to beat. Atlantic Coast also won in fine style on his debut at the Curragh and is a likely danger. The Kodiac colt opened up late on to win by three and a quarter lengths from Formal Display. The form looks solid, with a few that were in behind placed again since. Deepone has already been placed at stakes level, having lost out by three-parts of a length to Warnie in a Listed contest at Tipperary. He was a bit free that day and may appreciate going back up in trip.

DIEGO VELAZQUEZ cost a pretty penny as a yearling and looked an extremely bright prospect when scoring in ready fashion on his debut at the Curragh 4 weeks ago, so he's fully expected to take the step up in grade in his stride and maintain his unbeaten record. His stablemate Capulet impressed at the Curragh last month and could pose the main threat, while Deepone and Atlantic Coast are others who merit respect in an interesting renewal of this Group 2.

Aidan O'Brien has won this race nine times in its 16-year history. He can hit the target this time with DIEGO VELAZQUEZ

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14:25 Haydock Handicap (Class 2) 14f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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Naqeeb had little more than an exercise canter when duly landing the odds at Kempton last month but an opening mark of 100 could leave him vulnerable to Aidan O'Brien's DENMARK. The son of Camelot still holds St Leger and Melbourne Cup entries and showed himself to be potentially smart when a fine runner-up on his initial attempt at this trip in the Melrose at York recently following a four month break. Several of his rivals take him on again, with Davideo, who ran no sort of race, and Lordship appealing most of the remainder.

The impeccably bred NAQEEB wasn't extended when bolting up at Kempton 17 days ago and, with his overall form reading very well (runner-up behind Middle Earth on penultimate start) he's fancied to make a bold bid now his sights are set on handicaps/upped in trip. Denmark and Lordship, who both made the frame in the highly-competitive Melrose Handicap at York 2 weeks ago, are others expected to play lead roles.

Melrose runner-up Denmark has leading claims but NAQEEB has shown strong form in novice races and gets the nod on handicap debut.

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14:30 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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ELHAM VALLEY finished stone last on his latest outing at Newton Abbot, but that was in class 3 company so this represents a big cut back in grade. The six-year-old was dropped 2lb for that effort and he could have too much for these. Boundsy Boy has hit the crossbar the last twice and he is likely to be bang there once more, while Peaceful Sunday is an interesting contender on his return to this sphere.

BOUNDSY BOY was beaten only by one that had eased in the weights over C&D back in June and is the percentage call to go one better from the same mark. Elham Valley needs to cast aside a couple of disappointing efforts but could bounce back with his sights very much lowered here.

The most persuasive option in this modest opener is BOUNDSY BOY, who extended his run of good form when second over C&D last time out.

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14:35 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 7f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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Love De Vega arrives in search of a hat-trick and he has to be considered off 6lb higher than his latest success at Musselburgh. However, preference is for SPANGLED MAC, who took a big step forward in first-time cheekpieces to go in by just over a length at Newbury and he could repeat that feat off only a 3lb higher rating. Star Of Orion and Quinault have both had good seasons and also merit consideration.

SPANGLED MAC resumed winning ways in some style in first-time cheekpieces at Newbury and with the headgear again sported he can make light of a 3 lb rise. Havana Blue should benefit from this return to 7f and could emerge as the chief threat, although Quinault can't be ruled out too as he bids for win number seven of 2023. Star of Orion and Love de Vega complete the shortlist in a cracking handicap.

International runner-up HICKORY could well go one better. Spangled Mac is second choice ahead of Star Of Orion.

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14:40 Thirsk Stakes (Class 4) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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COLORADA DANCER made a very promising start to his career when beaten just a nose into second on his racecourse debut over 7f at Sandown and this looks a good opportunity to go one better. Boiling Point has shaped in his two starts to date that a win could be just around the corner and he is likely to pick up the pieces should the selection not fire, while Strong Request looks booked for third.

COLORADA DANCER stayed on to good effect when second at Sandown first time out and he can improve enough to get the better of Boiling Point, who sets the standard as it stands. Strong Request is also worth considering.

Most of these look long-term prospects but STRONG REQUEST has shown enough in three runs to date to suggest he can get off the mark.

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14:45 Leopardstown Group 1 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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It's hard to oppose TAHIYRA, who returns from a mid-season break. The Siyouni filly has already bagged two top-level races this season, in the Irish 1,000 Guineas and the Coronation Stakes, and looks the leading filly of her generation at a mile. She wasn't quite cherry ripe when beaten in the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket first time up this year so coming here off a break would be a slight concern, but she should prove the class act. Stablemate Homeless Songs, a brilliant winner of the Irish 1,000 Guineas last season, disappointed on a couple of occasions after her Classic triumph. She shaped with promise when losing out narrowly in a Listed race on her return this season, but that came back in April and she has a few questions to answer now. Zarinsk is having a terrific season and could be the danger to the selection. The Kodiac filly recorded her third victory of the year when landing the Group 2 Minstrel Stakes here in late July. She is a tough and consistent performer and deserves her crack at the top level now.

It's tough to get away from TAHIYRA, who added a third Group 1 to her tally in the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot in June and with even better to come from Dermot Weld's star, she's strongly fancied to come out on top. Her main danger may emerge from stablemate Homeless Songs, who could only manage fourth when sent off favourite in this last year but got back on track when runner-up over C&D on return in April. Smart sorts Zarinsk and Just Beautiful can do battle for third spot.

The admirable TAHIYRA has proven herself the leading filly of her age group over this trip with her successes at the Curragh and Ascot

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14:50 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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QUORATE found life difficult in the Group 2 Prix du Calvados over 7f at Deauville last time and she is fancied to bounce back to form in these calmer waters. Charles Hills' charge is having her first run in nursery company and this opening mark of 78 doesn't appear out of reach. Persica has also shaped as if he may be able to put his best foot forward now debuting in a nursery and is fancied to give the selection the most to think about, while Marefuori completes the shortlist.

PERSICA wasn't seen to best effect in a sales race at York 16 days ago and with this trip likely to unlock more (dam won over this far abroad) he's just about the most persuasive option. Marefuori upped his game at Wolverhampton 3 weeks ago and is feared most at the foot of the weights.

Preference is for QUORATE who is a half-sister to a Polytrack winner and is bred to relish the longer trip.

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15:00 Haydock Handicap (Class 2) 14f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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Competitive stuff and it's not hard to make a case for last-time-out winners Sea King and Forza Orta, despite picking up rises of 3lb and 4lb respectively. The admirably consistent Aztec Empire also has to be considered after a string of near-misses but, if there is any value, it may lie with the feasibly-treated CAIUS CHORISTER who caught the eye in defeat when sixth in the Ebor a fortnight ago when desperately short of room at a crucial stage.

AZTEC EMPIRE has yet to score on turf but ran a cracker when just edged out by Forza Orta at York last time having suffered a troubled passage and can reverse the placings on 1 lb better terms. Kevin Ryan's 5-y-o is also at the top of his game and feared most, although a solid case can also be made for Sea King, Caius Chorister and Nolton Cross in a highly competitive Old Borough Cup.

The filly CAIUS CHORISTER (nap) did very well to finish 6th in the Ebor having suffered trouble in running & remains unexposed at 1m6f.

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15:05 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

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ALL THE GLORY sets the standard with a rating of 121 after she recorded a Hexham/Market Rasen double. Jonjo O'Neill's mare scored by over five lengths in the latest of those victories and she could prove very hard to beat again. Donnie Azoff looks the one to follow her home after his second at Newton Abbot, and the step back down in distance shouldn't be a problem. Cellar Club looks booked for third.

It would be very disappointing if the improving ALL THE GLORY couldn't complete the hat-trick in this company. Donnie Azoff can follow her home.

It's very hard to oppose ALL THE GLORY, who took her form to a new level when winning comfortably at Market Rasen three weeks ago.

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15:10 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 12f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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An open-looking contest but with Andrew Balding's yard going so well, there are solid grounds for siding with ALSAKIB. The son of Kingman did well to win twice over shorter distances earlier in the summer and looked to be crying out for this step up to 1m4f when staying on for third at Goodwood. Victory Dance showed up well in Listed company in France after a break and this longer trip could also see him in a better light, while there may be more to come from progressive pair Overactive and Gallant Lion.

Preference is for GALLANT LION, who showed a good attitude when extending his winning run at Windsor last month and remains feasibly treated. Overactive and True Legend rate the principal dangers.

Improving GALLANT LION could well complete a five-timer. Overactive is second choice.

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15:15 Thirsk Stakes (Class 4) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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FIRING SQUAD ran a decent race on his racecourse debut here over 6f and he is fancied to get his head in front at the second time of asking. Karl Burke's charge finished fourth on that occasion but shaped as if this step up in trip may yield improvement. Miners Gamble may pose the most questions to the selection after a staying-on fourth over 6f at Redcar, while Hand Jive can also hit the frame.

FIRING SQUAD produced a promising first effort when fourth at this course 22 days ago, coming from much further back than those who beat him, and he can learn from that experience to open his account. Miners Gamble shaped well on his second start and could be the main danger upped in trip, with Hand Jive completing the shortlist.

There were a good few positives to take from FIRING SQUAD's debut effort over the 6f here and he's up to 7f in a weaker race.

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15:20 Leopardstown Group 1 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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AUGUSTE RODIN looks likely to head to stud at the end of this season and getting a 10-furlong Group 1 on his CV would be massive for him as a stallion prospect. Aidan O'Brien has already worked wonders to get his charge to the Derby in prime form after a disappointing effort in the 2000 Guineas and bids to repeat the trick here after a shocking performance in the King George at Ascot in late July. Recent reports have been good and market support during the week is another positive. King Of Steel was run down by Auguste Rodin late on at Epsom, having got first run on his rival and kicking clear over a furlong from home. He fared best of the Classic generation when a solid third in the King George and could still be improving. Alflaila was supplemented for the race and has been rising through the ranks. He beat a solid field in Group 2 company at York, but is still unproven at this level. Nashwa also has to be on the shortlist in a deep renewal which includes last year's one-two Luxembourg and Onesto.

A highly competitive renewal but the one who looks to have been underestimated in the market is NASHWA, who split a pair of high-class performers in the Juddmonte International at York last month. The drop back to 10f should be ideal for King of Steel given how he shaped in the Derby/King George so he has obvious claims, while dual-Derby winner Auguste Rodin has proved he can bounce back from a poor run.

Aidan O'Brien performed a wondrous feat in preparing AUGUSTE RODIN for the Derby and may now deliver an encore after a King George flop

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15:25 Kempton Group 3 (Class 1) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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A very open contest and the consistent STARLUST get the vote. The Fitri Hay-owned colt has been running well in nursery company of late, racking up a sequence of placed efforts, and he can go one better despite the rise in class. Eben Shaddad looked an exciting prospect for the powerful John and Thady Gosden yard when scoring easily on his racecourse debut over 6f at Newmarket, while Seven Questions also warrants respect.

While the bare form is probably nothing to get excited about, EBEN SHADDAD looked a pretty useful prospect when scoring in good style on debut at Newmarket and he can be expected to take this step up in class in his stride. Starlust and Seven Questions are both proving consistent and are feared most in that order of preference, while Array remains open to improvement and Government Call also needs a second look.

Last year's winner was classy enough to defy a wide stall and Dewhurst entry EBEN SHADDAD didn't half look good at Newmarket.

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15:35 Haydock Group 1 (Class 1) 6f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

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SHAQUILLE has been scintillating to watch this year and he has recorded his Group 1 successes in taking fashion after missing the break on both occasions. The son of Charm Spirit is still improving and if he can behave himself a bit better in the stalls, he will prove very tough to beat once more. Spycatcher had Saint Lawrence (third) and Rohaan (seventh) behind when only beaten by a short head in the Prix Maurice de Gheest and he needs considering as he continues to progress.

A Group 1 hat-trick beckons for SHAQUILLE, who has come a long way in a relatively short space of time and his big-race victories at Royal Ascot and Newmarket were all the more meritorious given his antics at the start. He appears to be versatile both ground and tactics-wise and there could easily be more to come from this colt. The progressive Mill Stream gets the nod ahead of Spycatcher, Saint Lawrence and Sacred for forecast purposes.

One of SHAQUILLE's slow starts may prove costly one day but he is taken to land a Group 1 hat-trick.

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15:40 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 3) 17f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

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GUINNESS AFFAIR is unbeaten in his last three, with the latest of his successes coming at Market Rasen when accounting for his nearest rival by 16 lengths. The Jamie Snowden-trained seven-year-old is asked to compete off an 8lb higher mark, which is unlikely to stop him from going in again. Glory And Honour made his first start for the Sam England yard a victorious one at Cartmel and he should go well off 5lb higher. Aliomaana makes more appeal than top-weight Impulsive One.

GUINNESS AFFAIR hasn't looked back since sent chasing so gets a confident nod in his bid to complete a four-timer. Glory And Honour is feared most having quickly got off the mark for Sam England at Cartmel.

Sam England's GLORY AND HONOUR cruised into contention before readily asserting on his stable debut, and could still be well treated.

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15:45 Ascot Handicap (Class 3) 10f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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MANTOOG justified strong support in the market when gaining a breakthrough success on her handicap bow at Salisbury last month and won with enough in hand to suggest that she can defy a 7lb rise. Botanical has done little wrong in three appearances and Roger Varian's gelding is an obvious threat on his handicap bow. Last-time-out novice winner Elegancia could also have more to offer and completes the shortlist.

An impressive winner at Hamilton on his penultimate start, BOTANICAL lost little caste in defeat when chasing home a smart prospect in novice company at Kempton (1m) 31 days ago and, from an appealing opening mark, he looks the one to beat now stepping up in trip. Mantoog rates next best, ahead of Jeff Koons.

Provided he takes well to the hood, BOTANICAL (nap) should have an excellent chance. Mantoog is feared most.

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15:50 Thirsk Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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Archduke Ferdinand is the only one to bring winning form into this race but a 6lb rise for last month's Doncaster success could leave him vulnerable in such a competitive field. Veteran former C&D winners Reputation and Muntadab both showed enough last time out to warrant a look, but POET'S MAGIC has now dropped to below her last winning mark and showed enough when third at Carlisle last time to suggest another victory isn't far away.

Plenty are in with a shout. ARCHDUKE FERDINAND still looks ahead of his mark despite taking a 6 lb rise for his Doncaster success so gets the nod at the chief expense of last year's victor Reputation who teed himself up well for this when fifth at Beverley. Poet's Magic, Albegrey and Al Baahy complete the shortlist.

This can go to ARCHDUKE FERDINAND who is suited by good or quicker ground and had something in reserve at Doncaster recently.

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15:55 Leopardstown Group 2 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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Although having a bit to prove following a lacklustre three-year-old debut last month, VICTORIA ROAD is afforded another chance to show that he has trained on. A leading juvenile last season, the Saxon Warrior colt won his final four starts, ending the campaign with Grade 1 victory at the Breeders' Cup. While his disappointing Deauville effort is an obvious concern, it wouldn't be the first time this season his trainer has brought a horse back from a poor run. While Buckaroo has thus far fallen short of the highest level, the Joseph O'Brien-trained colt is a very dependable performer in this grade. The four-year-old ran arguably a career best when successful over C&D in April. Lord Massusus has been a revelation for connections this season and may not be finished yet. He produced a fine performance when winning here last time out.

BUCKAROO goes well at the track and has the best form on show, so he takes marginal preference over the less-exposed Victoria Road, who should come on for his recent reappearance in France. Lord Massusus should also give another good account.

The selection is LORD MASSUSUS after his decisive win in last month's Desmond Stakes here when they got the tactics right

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16:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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FOX VISION has proved expensive to follow but he's taken to break his duck. Roger Varian's three-year-old produced an improved effort over this C&D last time out when staying on to get within a couple of lengths of Sea Stone, and that winner has since given the form a boost at Newmarket. Captain Kane hasn't been seen to best effect the last twice but won on his only previous 2m start on the all-weather and he enters the equation along with last week's Chester scorer Brave Knight.

While BRAVE KNIGHT clearly benefited from a soft lead when regaining the winning thread upped to this trip at Chester last weekend, there's a good chance that the same will happen here and, in any case, he looks capable of defying a 4 lb rise in the weights. Mountain Road has yet to shine this season but he looks dangerous now eased in class off a reduced mark. Fox Vision is third choice ahead of Captain Kane.

Roger Varian's FOX VISION is building a frustrating profile but he's not one to give up on just yet now kept to 2m.

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16:10 Haydock Handicap (Class 2) 5f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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Jm Jungle continued his fine form this season when third at York's Ebor meeting and he is likely to enter calculations once again. However, the vote goes to RAASEL, who put in a very pleasing display to finish third in the King George Stakes at Glorious Goodwood and he could be up to defying top-weight on his return to handicap company. Last-time-out victor Lihou is another to watch out for.

JM JUNGLE is very much a sprinter in form and arrives on the back of a career-best effort at York. He can land his third victory of the season. Alligator Alley and Lihou head the list of dangers.

Harry Brown will get the rub of the green one day but JM JUNGLE is tough, progressive and unlucky not to be chasing a four-timer.

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16:15 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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CLEARANCE's willing attitude helped him complete a double at Newton Abbot, and the nine-year-old is fancied to defy another 3lb rise in the ratings to continue his fine run of form. Bahtiyar didn't find as much as expected when runner-up over C&D on stable debut, but he can't be taken lightly. The juvenile Max Of Stars has taken really well to hurdles and also enters calculations, despite being 5lb higher than when second at Bangor.

MAX OF STARS couldn't quite capitalise on her handy 3-y-o allowance at Bangor recently but that was still a creditable effort and she could take some pegging back round here now reunited with Brian Hughes. Bahtiyar is a much-respected main danger on the back of an encouraging debut effort for this yard following a break here 16 days ago, while the hat-trick seeking Clearance also merits respect.

Another chance is given to BAHTIYAR, who found one just too strong here on his recent stable debut but may have a bigger run in him.

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16:20 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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BRIDESTONES has always shaped as though she is a filly capable of better, and recent efforts in Listed company suggest she is well up to scoring at this level. The daughter of Teofilo was unlucky when not getting a clear run over C&D in the Sandringham, and she is taken to get the better of Leicester scorer Prepense. Placed in the Kensington Palace here on her penultimate start, Tarrabb must enter calculations along with Amanzoe and Farhh To Shy.

AMANZOE progressed really well as a 3-y-o and should be all the better for her reappearance, so she's put forward as the answer. There are credible rivals in opposition though, not least Don't Tell Claire, who was runner-up in this corresponding event 12 months ago and arrives as good as ever. Bridestones makes some appeal now returning to handicap company and completes the shortlist.

Don't Tell Claire is booked for another good run here but BRIDESTONES should have some scope back in a handicap and is preferred.

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16:25 Thirsk Handicap (Class 3) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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ZAMAN JEMIL didn't fire in better company at Ascot last time but he'd produced a taking performance to win going away over C&D and is probably worth another chance. Sterling Knight was also a winner at Windsor when last seen in this grade and is better than he has shown on softer ground the last twice, whilst Brazen Bolt has gone well in defeat on all three previous starts at this track, including when runner-up over C&D last week.

BRAZEN BOLT looks the way to go here nudged up only 1 lb for his very good recent C&D second. C&D winner Zaman Jemil is next on the list with Nomadic Empire appealing as the pick of the rest for minor honours.

Zaman Jemil can go well but BRAZEN BOLT (nap) is taken to go one better than his fine second over C&D eight days ago.

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16:30 Leopardstown Group 3 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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Irish Derby runner-up ADELAIDE RIVER can gain a second career win now that he drops slightly in class. The Aidan O'Brien-trained colt may have been sent off a 33-1 outsider at the Curragh, but he showed that form to be no fluke when second to a very highly regarded horse at Longchamp on his next start. White Birch finished behind Adelaide River last time but had run a much better race when clear of that same rival at Epsom previously. While the Irish Derby run was clearly not his true form, the John Joseph Murphy-trained grey does have a bit to prove now. English raider Al Aasy was a hugely promising horse before injury intervened. However, having won his latest two starts, the William Haggas-trained six-year-old is returning to something like his best form.

Three-year-olds have traditionally dominated this and ADELAIDE RIVER, second in the Irish Derby and Grand Prix de Paris at Longchamp the last twice, can get an overdue change of luck and come out on top for Aidan O'Brien. The quirky Al Aasy has been in good order over ten furlongs and has every chance if continuing in the same form back up in trip. White Birch, placed in the Dante and the Derby, is also a player.

Despite having failed to add to his score since a debut win at Dundalk ADELAIDE RIVER has the credentials to win at this level

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16:35 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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The lightly-raced RICH RHYTHM finished strongly to almost defy a poor draw over 6f at Newbury when last seen in June and, providing he's fully tuned up for this, he could take a lot of beating off a mark which remains exploitable. Many A Year has demonstrated a few quirks in his brief career to date but an opening mark of 74 looks on the lenient side, while Granary Queen has placed on no fewer than 11 occasions since last getting her head in front.

Plenty in with a shout but preference is for RICH RHYTHM, who bumped into one completing a 4-timer at Newbury back in June and Ralph Beckett's 4-y-o is fancied to go one better back up to 7f after a short break. Having been given a chance by the assessor, Satin Snake ran well when runner-up at Ripon recently, so he's put forward as the main danger, with Strike and Brasil Power another couple worth considering.

After a good effort in defeat on turf 11 days ago, SATIN SNAKE now returns to the scene of his three C&D wins during the winter.

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16:45 Haydock Listed (Class 1) 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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AL MUSMAK found only the impressive Rosallion too strong in the Pat Eddery Stakes at Ascot in late-July and the Night Of Thunder colt could gain compensation with a similar performance. Macduff overcame greenness when winning on his debut at Newmarket last month and could emerge as the chief threat to the selection, with improvement looking likely. Remaadd and Portland have shown enough to suggest that they can have a say in proceedings too.

MACDUFF got the idea just in the nick of time on his Newmarket debut and is expected to leave the bare form well behind now stepping up in grade, so is narrowly preferred to Al Musmak, who posted an excellent effort at this level at Ascot in July, which is supported by the timefigure. Remaadd got off the mark with loads in hand at Goodwood recently and can't be taken lightly, either.

The best form is AL MUSMAK's Ascot Listed second so he gets the nod with further progress a distinct possibility.

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16:50 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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MOTION IN LIMINE found only a well-treated rival too strong at Cartmel a fortnight ago and compensation could await off the same mark. Three-time C&D winner Steel Wave always demands respect here and may emerge as the chief threat, despite the veteran's current rating appearing on the high side. O'Faolains Lad would make more appeal over further, but at least he arrives in good heart and he is worth a second look.

MOTION IN LIMINE took well to chasing at Cartmel a fortnight ago given his uninspiring record in points and this looks a good opportunity. Steel Wave isn't well treated at present but his good record over C&D may see him fill a place.

After looking the most likely winner for a long way on his recent chasing debut, MOTION IN LIMINE (nap) can gain compensation here.

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16:55 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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Dark Trooper is likely to prove popular in his quest to land a four-timer, but the three-year-old may be worth taking on now 8lb higher than for last month's C&D success. Russet Gold finished just over two lengths behind him in second and merits consideration now 6lb better off. Nevertheless, REMINDER won a shade cosily on her handicap debut at Windsor a fortnight ago and Andrew Balding's filly is fancied to overcome a 4lb rise in the ratings.

DARK TROOPER is in a rich vein of form and had plenty to spare when scoring over C&D last time, so he's fancied to rack up his fourth win on the bounce at the possible expense of Reminder, who looks promising. Willem Twee is a big player if tuned up following a long absence.

The one to beat is REMINDER, whose dam won the Albany over C&D and whose form is on a steeply upward curve.

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17:00 Thirsk Handicap (Class 3) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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A decent contest in which Silent Words and Origintrail, both solid in defeat recently, have to be of interest stepping up in trip, while Wild Side ran too bad to be true when bidding for a four-timer at Newmarket last time and shouldn't be written off. For all that, the improving ZAPPHIRE didn't look anything like the finished article when belying a lack of market confidence to win her handicap debut at Haydock last month and a 6lb rise may not be enough to prevent her going in again.

ORIGINTRIAL didn't get the rub of the green for a second start in a row when runner-up at Ripon 11 days ago, having repeatedly met trouble from 2f out, and is surely up to gaining compensation providing she gets the breaks. Zapphire got the better of a next-time-out winner at Haydock last month and seems highly likely to go well again, while a break is unlikely to have done Wild Side any harm.

Zapphire's Haydock win has been franked but WILD SIDE is taken to resume her progress after a break.

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17:05 Leopardstown Handicap 13f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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The Joseph O'Brien-trained COMFORT ZONE catches the eye on his return to the Flat. A three-time winner over hurdles last winter, the JP McManus-owned gelding looks favourably treated off a mark of 86 in this discipline. On his most recent run on the level, the son of Churchill made significant late ground when third in the October Handicap at this course. Satin had looked a real improver for Jessica Harrington prior to slightly disappointing at Ascot last time. Perhaps the application of first-time cheekpieces will bring about a revival. Nusret boasts a similar profile to his stablemate Comfort Zone. A Grade 2 winner at Kempton in February, he made a winning reappearance at the Curragh in a race that has worked out well subsequently.

COMFORT ZONE developed into a useful hurdler last season, winning the Triumph Hurdle Trial at Cheltenham on his latest outing in January, and he's open to further improvement making only his second handicap start on the Flat. The 4-y-o is taken to see off the challenge of stablemate Nusret, while Merlin Giant and Jackfinbar are others who also merit consideration.

The one to be on be MERLIN GIANT, not seen since disappointing in the Galway Hurdle but could be well handicapped

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17:10 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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CHEESE THE ONE has long shaped as though a step back up to a mile would suit and she gets that opportunity now, having failed to land the double over shorter at Wolverhampton last week. Diamondsinthesand may still be winless after 16 starts, but he has shown up well since joining new connections, while course winner Agapanther is another with the form to get involved.

None of these look especially solid and handicap debutante LADY CHAPEL is worth chancing. She hasn't shown a great deal in three starts over 6f but this stiffer test could be just what she needs. Diamondsinthesand is still searching for his first taste of success but, judged on recent evidence, he should buck that trend soon enough. Agapanther and Recuerdame are others to consider.

Recuerdame is dangerous at this level but LADY CHAPEL looks a likely improver now upped in trip for her handicap debut.

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17:15 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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Pearl Eye regained the winning thread when triumphant at Beverley last time and a 2lb rise unlikely to prevent another bold bid. However, ZOZIMUS looked an unlucky loser at that same venue last Saturday when repeatedly denied a clear passage late on. The five-year-old has also been nudged up 2lb in the ratings, but he looks to have more in the locker and a first success of the season could be on the cards. The in-form Tele Red and King's Code are others to note.

KING'S CODE took his form to another level when making a winning start for this yard at Newbury 11 days ago and the manner of victory suggests he's still on a nice mark up only 3 lb. Fellow 3-y-o Pearl Eye is proving most likeable so rates a big threat, with the thriving Tele Red the pick of the older horses.

The way that JUMEIRAH KING travelled over 1m2f last time suggests this drop to 1m could suit and he earns the vote.

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17:20 Stratford NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

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AUGHAFATTEN made a perfect start to life under Rules when scoring in a bumper at Perth and appears to have been found a great opportunity to complete a brace. Professor Higgins wasn't disgraced on his third-placed debut at Worcester and may give the selection most to think about now in the care of Gary Hanmer, although newcomer Pic The Power, whose yard had a winner in a NH Flat race here last season, isn't without hope.

Point winner AUGHAFATTEN made a successful switch to Rules when scoring at Perth last month and he's been found a good opportunity to defy a penalty. Professor Higgins is the obvious danger on form and Pic The Power strikes as an interesting newcomer.

This ought to be straightforward for AUGHAFATTEN, who won what looked a much stronger bumper than this at Perth last month.

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17:25 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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PRINCE ALI has been unlucky to fill the runner-up spot the last twice, including over C&D on his latest outing, for which he was raised 2lb. The five-year-old looks to have the best form on offer and should be tough to beat. The main danger might be Mudlahhim, who has run well over 7f on each of his last three outings and could get in contention off the same rating as when runner-up at Southwell. Of the remainder, Oh Herberts Reign makes the most appeal after his fifth at Newmarket.

A lot of these find winning difficult but SNOOZE LANE is a pretty low-mileage 4-y-o who has gained both victories at this level so he just about gets the nod. Mudlahhim has been in good order for a while now, with the Hannon pair Oh Herberts Reign and Ellade both very well handicapped these days if they can spark back to life.

On the back of a solid effort here last month, SNOOZE LANE (nap) may well be the answer. Prince Ali is second choice.

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17:30 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 5f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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A very competitive heat sees a chance taken on CALL ME GINGER, who showed a likeable attitude when getting up on the line over an extended 5f at Chester last week. Jim Goldie's charge has been raised 4lb for that short-head success, but Amie Waugh's 5lb claim can help to carry that burden. The consistent Spring Bloom should also be thereabouts after a decent second over 5f at Sandown last time, while Dynamic Force is an interesting contender on his return to the UK.

CALL ME GINGER did well under the circumstances when getting up close home at Chester recently and he makes plenty of appeal in his follow-up bid off a 4 lb higher mark. Next on the list is Above, who also resumed winning ways last time and remains on an attractive mark for his new yard. Bedford Flyer and Spring Bloom should both be on the premises, too.

Dropping back to 5f could be the catalyst for improvement from HAYMAKER and he gets the verdict ahead of Above.

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17:35 Thirsk Handicap (Class 4) 12f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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DUBAI WELCOME performed with credit on his return from a 407-day break at Newbury last month and, with improvement expected, he may be able to bounce back to winning ways. The six-year-old has dropped down to a nice mark and is preferred to the likes of Wor Willie, who has dropped down to his last winning mark, and Newmarket third Shake A Leg.

None of these can be ruled out but VAYNOR figures on an attractive mark and is worth forgiving his latest Newbury fifth when possibly finding the race coming too soon so edges the vote. Shake A Leg is also weighted to go well so is firmly in the picture, with Knockbrex and Dubai Welcome also well in the mix in an open handicap.

Shake A Leg is feared but preference is for VAYNOR who should be suited by the forecast quick ground and may still have potential.

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17:40 Leopardstown Handicap 7f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

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The incredible story of DUNUM could be set for another chapter in a race that looks likely to be run to suit. Natalia Lupini has done a commendable job with the five-year-old, who she took charge of when rated just 58 last May. Following six wins, including at premier handicap level on his most recent start, the gelding is well worth his place in this field. The quicker they go the better for the son of Ivawood. Broadhurst lacks the experience of the majority of his rivals but the lightly-raced Aidan O'Brien-trained colt appeals nonetheless. When his stable run horses in handicaps such as this one, they are seldom far away. Mutasarref has dropped a few pounds in the handicap this season so could be a serious threat over what is unquestionably his optimum distance.

A deep handicap but it's still hard to escape the claims of BROADHURST, a well-bred 3-y-o on the up for leading connections, and he could well be quite a bit better than his current mark. Dunum's record over 7f is an excellent one, while Rhoscolyn is back firing again and he still retains handicap scope.

Another chance though is given to HOTROCKET, who looked very progressive early in the summer before the ground went for him at Galway

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17:45 Haydock Group 3 8f - 0 Run Class & Speed Card

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17:45 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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Denied by a very narrow margin over C&D last time out, FLYING PANTHER is taken to gain compensation on this occasion and he can make it two wins from his last four starts. Golden Phase got off the mark in fine style at Bath last month and she looks to be the selection's main danger, ahead of C&D winner Island Of Skye, who must be of interest on his second start for new connections.

ESPRESSO FREDDO is as low in the weights as he's been for some time and looks ready to take advantage having shaped with encouragement on his recent comeback/stable debut at Bath. Island of Skye is another who made a pleasing start setting out for a new yard at Salisbury last month and merits respect off the same mark, with Flying Panther also feared.

Flying Panther can go well but ISLAND OF SKYE also has good form here and his debut for Eve Johnson Houghton was encouraging.

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18:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 9f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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A DUBLIN LAD finished third in what has turned out to be a very hot maiden at Sandown, with the runner-up putting himself into the Leger picture by landing the Melrose, while two other subsequent winners have come out of the race. The son of Ulysses may only need to find normal progression to strike. Fly Zone is the obvious danger after his third at Bath and he sets the standard with a rating of 80. Classic Times is of some interest as she tries a first-time hood.

The Sandown race A DUBLIN LAD finished third in worked out well and this looks an excellent chance for him to open his account. Fly Zone is the obvious threat on form, with Classic Times a potential improver.

Preference is for A DUBLIN LAD, whose latest effort has substance. Classic Times and Fly Zone are the main dangers on form.

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18:10 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 14f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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MICHAEL'S PLEDGE may be a maiden through seven starts but he is as consistent as they come at this level and, having gone close on his last two starts, deserves a change in luck. John Quinn's charge gets the vote ahead of the likes of Tendentious, who was a comfortable winner at Redcar last month, and Muzaffar. Hondo and Lednikov are also entitled to be thereabouts.

MICHAEL'S PLEDGE looked unlucky not to win at Ripon 11 days ago, denied a run inside the final 1f before keeping on well close home, so he is taken to get off the mark this time around. The 3-y-o can see off the challenge of Muzaffar who is respected as he drops in grade, while Tendentious also enters calculations.

John Quinn's MICHAEL'S PLEDGE is no Coltrane (his half-brother) but he should really have won last time at Ripon and can make amends.

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18:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 5f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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BEENHAM (sixth) had Make It Easy a place behind when failing to justify favouritism at Glorious Goodwood and she is top-rated in this field with a figure of 82. The daughter of Havana Grey has the hood removed after wearing it when second over C&D last week and she is fancied to go one better. Sunday's Brighton victor Lieutenant Rascal could continue to improve after his gelding operation and it would be no surprise to see him right in the mix.

A number have plenty of experience to call upon, but HINT OF THE JUNGLE looked value for more than the winning margin implies when making it second time lucky in a Beverley maiden last month and Ed Dunlop's colt can defy a penalty and come out on top again. Beenham and Make It Easy head up the dangers.

Having done well to win at Beverley following a wide trip, HINT OF THE JUNGLE is taken to follow up. Beenham is second choice.

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19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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PRIMETIME ran his best race to date when beaten a neck at Ffos Las recently and holds leading claims off only 2lb higher now reverting to Tapeta. Mimi Kakushi was collared in the dying strides in a Redcar seller and could emerge as the chief threat on her handicap bow. Kaaress has only been nudged up 1lb in the ratings for her triumph over slightly further at this venue last week and she completes the shortlist.

KAARESS did well to overcome the run of the race when opening her account over further here 7 days ago and with the drop back in trip expected to hold no fears, she earns the vote to follow up from a 1 lb higher mark. American Tale wasn't seen to best effect at Newbury latest and rates the lead threat, ahead of Brandaisy.

A minimal rise in the weights gives KAARESS every chance of following up last Saturday's win. American Tale is second choice.

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19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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Bang On The Bell capitalised on a lower turf mark (62) at Nottingham last month, but he returns to this surface off an 11lb higher rating so will need to improve to complete a double. With that in mind, it could pay side with CINQUE VERDE, who finished a good second over C&D last week. Spanish Angel and Ecclesiastical are also worth a second look now switched to the all-weather.

NELSON GAY wasn't at his best at Thirsk but he had previously capitalised on his reduced mark when successful on AW at Newcastle so, back on an artificial surface, he could be worth chancing to bounce back from a handy draw. Bang On The Bell and Murbih head up the dangers.

Nelson Gay is greatly respected but BETWEENTHESTICKS can show the benefit of a drop in class and return to AW.

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20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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Plenty of in-form runners line up, with the tentative selection being UNDER CURFEW. Tony Carroll's charge was a very good second over 6f at Chepstow last time and he is on a dangerous mark if transferring his turf form to the all-weather. Recent Lingfield winner Coast appears primed to offer another bold bid but she may come unstuck trying to defy a 3lb rise in the ratings, while similar comments apply to surprise Haydock scorer Loco Lobo.

LOCO LOBO showed much-improved form on her second start in a handicap when winning at Haydock 7 weeks ago and this lightly-raced 5-y-o can prove that was no fluke with another victory. Under Curfew went close to ending his losing run at Chepstow last time and is 2 lb lower here, so rates a big threat along with Coast, who remains well treated on old form having ended her losing run at Lingfield.

He's the type who will always need a bit of luck but GUSTAV GRAVES is in form, well handicapped and should find this being run to suit.

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20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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GREEK GIANT hasn't been out of the first two in each of his last four starts and he appears likely to go close once again. Ed Dunlop's runner has been raised 1lb for his second at Ripon and that may not be enough to halt his progression. Eloped might be the biggest danger after her second over 1m3f at Southwell, although she still has to prove she truly stays this trip. Ivy Avenue heads the remainder.

GREEK GIANT and Eloped were beaten only by subsequent winners last time, with the former taken to strike here back from a break. Ivy Avenue may prove best of the others.

This can go to the progressive 3yo GREEK GIANT, who was a clear second behind a dual subsequent winner at Ripon last time.

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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.

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