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Almosh'her has been with me for only a month but looks to be a nice recruit. He's a big strong colt who carries plenty of condition so I expect him to improve for the run. He will definitely stay further too. He has plenty of ability and should go close.

Al Mudhaffar has been frustrating so far. He ran well in a decent race on debut but was very disappointing last time when upped in trip and ridden more patiently. We drop back to a mile today, will put on a visor and ride him more prominently.

Falcon Nine definitely stayed the 10 furlongs last time but looked awkward under pressure. I think cheek-pieces will help a huge amount and my apprentice knows him well.

I don't think Holy Fire saw out the seven furlongs last time and to me that was a good thing. She had been racing lazily recently and therefore looked as though 7f was for her. Last time, though, she was back to more like herself and the sprinter I have always believed her to be. Generally, she is quick out of the gates so it's not out of the question that we could slide forward in a race where there is little obvious pace on view.

Orchestral Wave took a significant step forward last time out at Wolves where he ran on well to finish 3rd. We think he will stay further so the step up in trip should suit and this looks like a nice opportunity. The track shouldn't be an issue and the jockey knows him well. He has a solid chance.

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Ribenska is a nice filly that took a little time to settle down after the breeze-ups. Her work has been good, however she is drawn in the car park which makes life much tougher. Hopefully, she runs a race of promise.

Al Mudhaffar is a relative newcomer to the yard. He had a sighter at Kempton and then we took the decision to geld him and give him a holiday. His work since has been nice and he definitely is on a workable mark. The wide draw is unkind so we will drop in and hope for some luck.

Believe The Storm has had a few setbacks, hence he is only making his racecourse debut this week. His work has been nice and he clearly has some ability. This is very much a first day at school so we will be expecting improvement as he gains experience.

Sweet Carolina is extremely talented but has been very fragile. She did a lovely piece of work last week and is definitely ready for a run. Five at Newcastle should suit her but she takes on vastly experienced rivals which puts her at a massive disadvantage.

Holy Fire ran well last time out and seems to be coming back to her best. She is well handicapped on old form and should suit this track. She likes to have something to aim at and could go close.

Falcon Nine has had a frustrating year but ran well several times in defeat. Stepping up in trip is not what I planned for him when I bought him, but most of his runs have suggested he should enjoy it. His pedigree definitely does.

Holy Fire has dropped to a very dangerous mark and can therefore run in a Class 5 for the first time in ages. Her form looks patchy but she needed the run last time out over 6f and before that had been on the go for a while. She needs to show up well today.

Tan Rapido made a lovely comeback last time out at Chelmsford and should be fitter for that run. Wolves will suit and the 6f there should be ideal. He should be right in there at the finish.

Reddeef ran well at Kempton recently when he was poorly placed against the far rail. The step up in trip clearly suited him and he looks progressive. He should go close.

We expected rather more from Orchestral Wave on his debut at Southwell the other day than he delivered. We haven't lost faith and will be hoping that the promise he shows at home might transfer to the track this time.

Twirler has been out of form lately but if she could get back to the solid runs she put in on AW last spring she would look overpriced. Place chances.

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Falcon Nine has been a frustrating horse to train as he has promised so much but never quite delivered. To be fair, he has had very little go his way and once again the draw has not been kind to us as we are stuck out in stall 1 which is never the best place to be at Newcastle. He has the ability to win and the track will definitely suit him.

Fool Again ran poorly last time at Yarmouth and we weren't really sure why. The only conclusion we could come to was that she didn't stay the mile. Her recent work has been very good and she should like the all-weather. I expect her to go close today.

Scylla has been very consistent and ran well over the course and distance last time. My apprentice's 5lb claim will help her out a huge amount and he has already won on her. Hopefully, they go a decent clip up front because that suits her style of running.

Holy Fire has had a nice little break and is ready to make her comeback. We have an eye on the ARC winter bonus with her so we might see quite a lot of her over the coming months. This CD will suit her.

Maui Breeze ran a cracker last time out when getting too far back over the course and distance. The winner has since franked the form. This has been the plan for a while and I'm hoping she can win and we can put her away until next year.

Orchestral Wave is a nice little horse who should be suited by today's course and distance. His work at home has been good and I expect him to make a decent debut.

Reddeef didn't enjoy the quick ground and also lost a shoe last time out. He is much better than he showed there. Today's step up to 7f shouldn't be an issue and he goes well on the all-weather. He will go close.

Maeva is a lovely filly for next year. Her work has been pleasing but this is very much first day at school for her. She will improve on anything she does this evening.

Veer deserves to win a race having hit the post on numerous occasions this year. This track suits him and we have put the hood back on just to encourage him to relax better through the early stages of the race.

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Way To Dubai has run his best races at Chester this year. Whether he can match those on this very different track is uncertain, but he is in good order.

Kodi Lion has been ultra-consistent all year and he ran another blinder when a close 4th here last time. That was on heavy ground and conditions will be similar today. He deserves to get another win.

Idyllioc has been very consistent on the all-weather and I expect her to run another solid race today. Trip and track are perfect and she will be bang there.

Sense Of Reason ran far better last time but is still a work in progress. The step up in trip should suit and the cheek-pieces will help too. He will love the ground.

Gorak has had another fantastic season and so deserves to get his head in front. He hasn't run on the all-weather for a very long time so it will be interesting to see how he goes. We are also trying a mile as we have half an eye on a trip to Bahrain where there are no seven-furlong races.

Stapleford Park won nicely at Chester last time out and seems to be in good order. I think he will handle Newmarket and the ground should be ideal. Hopefully, he can take another step forward.

Ivatt is a lovely big son of Ghaiyyath whose work at home has been pleasing. He is a baby both physically and mentally so I expect him to improve significantly on anything he does today. He looks a lovely horse for the future and I expect him to run with promise.

Glam Squad has had a fantastic year and arguably put up his season's best performance over this course and distance. Kieran knows him well and he has the perfect draw. He will go close today.

Benthasa is a lovely scopey horse that is all about next year. He should love this track and will have no issues with the ground. I expect him to take another step forward today and mark himself down as a horse for the future.

Zainabb won over course and distance earlier in the year and this has been the plan for a while. She will love the ground and should go well.

Twirler ran okay recently but would have needed the outing. I'm looking forward to seeing her on soft ground and she seems to love it at home. She should go well.

If this is Vadream's last-ever run then it will be a sad day as she has been an absolute superstar for my yard. She has run consistently throughout her career and is a brilliant advert for my team and all their hard work. She will love conditions and adores Ascot.

Sir Palamedes was drawn wide at Ponty and had a horrible trip around. Haydock will suit far better and he has won on heavy ground. He can get back on track today.

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Jersey Maverick ran well at Kempton despite the saddle slipping. however the handicapper refused to give him a mark so we have to run again. I have absolutely no idea what he will think of the ground but he stays the 6f well so that will help.

Minnie Wildes is a lovely filly and she has won the two egg and spoon races we have put in front of her as she liked. Today we will get a much better guide on how good she is. The track shouldn't be an issue and she seems in great order.

Mesaafi has hit the post consistently all year and so deserves to put one in the back of the net. He ran well at this track recently and has an apprentice at the top of his game on board. Hopefully, he can do the business tonight.

Rockymountainway was very impressive last time out but got clobbered by the handicapper as a result. We have waited for this race for a while and I hope it will suit her. Callum rode her beautifully last time out.

Tan Rapido has been gelded since his one disappointing run at Sandown. If he's back to his best he would go close.

Smoky Mountain got a horrendous ride last time when posted three wide without cover, unsurprisingly finishing out the back of the screen. He is much better than that and will go well if he gets a nice trip round.

Falcon Nine ran really well last time out having had some appalling luck so far this year. He's a horse that needs holding up and riding confidently so he will always be a hostage to the pace of the race. We are drawn in the car park today so there's only one thing we can do and hope that they go hard in front.

Scylla heads the weights in this modest 0-58 handicap. She ran well when a close 4th back on AW last time and it wouldn't be too much of a stretch to think she could win this evening.

Fool Again is a lovely filly that got too far back last time out at Newmarket. Hopefully, they don't get too much rain as she wouldn't want the ground too soft but Yarmouth will suit her and she can go well.

Sir Palamedes has twice been overnight favourite for races since his win and each time has been a non-runner for one reason or another. He's in good form and should like the track. We are drawn a little wide which isn't ideal. Any rain would be a positive.

Maui Breeze has run two fantastic races so far and looks like a nice filly for the future. She has a good draw today and the trip should suit her well. She can go close.

Vadream has been in great form this year and deserves to win a big one. She won this race two years ago and ran very well in it last year. The ground should be perfect and David Egan knows her well.

Idyllic was disappointing last time out but that was her first run on turf and I have always had a sneaking suspicion that she is better on AW. She returns to the scene of her victory in good order.

Veer hated making the running last time out so we won't be making that mistake again. This track should suit him better too as they tend to go a more honest pace. He can get back on track.

Willowbank has been drawn in the car park which is frustrating as she is in very good form at home. She likes Kempton and we have a top jockey on board. She will run well.

Gutsy Girl was disappointing at Ayr recently and I think she has to have a track that is as flat as a pancake. Her best run to date was over this course and distance and we need to see if there is any chance she can pick up some black type.

Twirler has had a nice break and is ready to go again. She likes the all-weather and is fit for her return. She will improve for the run but I am happy with her well-being.

Minnie Wildes was incredibly impressive on debut and is a filly we think a lot of. She should like this track and Dan knows her well. She should go close.

Saytarr was very unlucky not to win last time out and hopefully, can make amends today. He should like the track and is in good order. The ground should be perfect.

Sense Of Reason ran no race last time out but is better than that. He will love the ground and is a massive price.

Glam Squad has been a star this year and was a shade unlucky not to win last time out. I think he is better suited to turf and will love the ground. The track is obviously a huge question mark but Kieran knows him well and will give him a good ride.

Luther looks an exciting prospect and arguably could come into this race unbeaten. The winner of the race where he finished 2nd has since gone on to win a Grade 1 in Canada so Luther's form looks solid. This is another step up in grade from the Listed race he won at Haydock but he is in good order and will go well. The ground is a big unknown for most of these but Frankels seem to enjoy getting their toe in so there's a good chance he will go on it.

Mesaafi is another that hasn't won a race in 2024 and has gone very close in defeat. A sharp 7f should suit him well although we are drawn slightly wide. He will be thereabouts again.

Way To Dubai has been unlucky not to win a race this year but has run very well in defeat. He loves soft ground and 7f at Haydock should suit him well.

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Shes Perfect won nicely on debut at Haydock and this valuable prize was the obvious next step. I have absolutely no idea if she will handle the ground but there are hints in her pedigree that she might do. Ryan Moore takes over from Kieran Shoemark who is unwell.

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Kodi Lion has had a fantastic year and hasn't finished yet. The step up in trip will definitely suit and he should have no problem with the ground. He will go well.

Stapleford Park found the 5f too sharp last time out at Catterick. Seven should be absolutely fine, especially on a sharp track like Chester. He can run well.

Grand Alliance had a very gentle pipe-opener at Haydock recently (probably more gentle than I was hoping!!) and never got into the race. He will absolutely love the ground and James Doyle has an excellent record on him. He loves Newbury too.

Fool Again is a lovely filly who made an encouraging debut at Beverley recently. She should have come on for that run and will go well this afternoon.

Jersey Maverick took a large step forward last time out and I expect him to do the same today. He should have no problem with Kempton and worked well earlier in the week. He can go well today.

Gutsy Girl was very unlucky last time out at York where she was drawn on the wrong side and did extremely well to finish 2nd. I have always thought a lot of her and believe she is stakes class. We will find out today.

Haazeez ran really well twice before fluffing his lines at Yarmouh where the ground was too quick for him and he also tried to make all which is not the way to ride him. We will be much more patient today and give him something to aim at. He can get back on track today.

Falcon Nine has been one of the most frustrating horses I've had to train this year as he is much better than he has shown but nothing has gone right for him. He needs quick ground and a decent pace to aim at which he should get today. He is a lively outsider.

Reddeef progressed nicely from his first to second start. Another step forward today will see him go very close. Track and ground should suit him well.

Cressida Wildes has had a fantastic season this year with some nice places and looks well up to winning a maiden. She's extremely straightforward and should enjoy returning to a straight track. Ryan Moore is a help!

Sword Of Wessex made a nice debut at Newbury in a competitive race. He should take a decent step forward today. The stiff mile will suit as he stays all day.

Veer is slowly improving with racing and this step up in trip should suit him. I think he will like the track and should have no problem with the surface. The jockey goes okay too.

Sense Of Reason has run well in maidens but will find life much easier now he can run in handicaps. He should like this track and is on a workable mark. He wouldn't want the ground to be too quick.

Idyllic has been a model of consistency since going handicapping and toughed it out really well to win last time out. This is her first-ever run on turf so she needs to prove she handles the surface but I see no reason why she wouldn't. The track should suit her.

Vadream ran a screamer last weekend at Haydock finishing a close 4th having looked the winner at one point. I don't think she quite sees out six furlongs so this stiff five should suit perfectly. They should go a good gallop too which she will love. Spencer rides the Curragh as well as anyone. She's a lively outsider.

Scylla was a non-event last time at Lingfield but she got too far back off a slow pace and was given far too much to do. Newcastle will suit her much better and I expect a better performance from her today.

Bentbasa is a lovely horse with a bright future. I shouldn't have run him at Haydock where the sharp track played against his strengths and he got too far back. He is much better than that and will show his true form today,  A mile and Newcastle will suit perfectly.

Luther is a smart 2yo that we think has a bright future. He ran a cracker at Salisbury last time out when lack of experience got him beaten. He's tough and straightforward and I will be disappointed if he doesn't go very close today.

Vadream has had a good year and is ready for a big autumn. She can go either 5f or 6f and she's versatile ground-wise. She has a nice draw and Hollie has ridden her before. She looks a picture at home, so hopefully she can run a big race at a massive price.

Grand Alliance has been off the track for over a year but should be ready to go today. He's not a big, gross horse so I think I have him fit enough. He will come on for the run but he should love conditions and hopefully, can make a nice return.

The Wizard Of Eye is very talented but had a setback after Royal Ascot and hasn't been easy to train. He's in good order now and ready for today but it will be his first run on soft ground for me and I honestly don't know what to expect. He has run well on it in the past and also performed appallingly on it too. We know he loves the track and we have a top jockey on board.

Zainabb loves soft ground and I think the straight 7f at Ascot will really suit her as I am sure she is best ridden patiently. Kieran knows her well and she seems in good form at home. She is overpriced.

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Churchill Rose is largely consistent and ran well last time out despite missing the break. She's on a competitive mark and the ground will be ideal. Hopefully, she can break a bit better today as she wouldn't want to get too far back.

Way To Dubai should have won around Chester a few starts ago but has found things tough since then. He is well drawn once more and we might try some different tactics this time to see if that brings improvement.

Cressida Wildes ran a cracker last time out over slightly too short a trip. This will suit her much better and she has a lovely draw. The jockey is decent around here too.

Fool Again is a lovely 2yo filly whose work has been decent. Beverley is not my usual place to start one out, but she has been for a racecourse breeze so should be more street-wise than most of mine are on debut.

Gorak is a star and he ran a cracker at Epsom recently. He took that race very well so should have no problem backing up. He has run well at this track in the past and the draw is absolutely fine. He will give you a decent run for your money.

Jersey Maverick got caught out wide at Windsor and just found everything happening a bit too quickly. He's very laid back and was always going to improve with experience. I expect him to take a decent step forward today.

Glam Squad was unsuited by the way the race panned out at Newcastle last time and was unable to get any cover whatsoever. Before that, he had looked very progressive. This track will suit him and going left-handed is a big plus. He will run much better tonight.

Kodi Lion ran in a ridiculous race last time and did well to finish 3rd. He will love going around a bend and the surface will be no issue, He runs off one pound less than last week and in a far weaker grade.

Smoky Mountain is extremely tough and consistent. He loves the AW and a big field really suits him. He chased a very strong pace last time and did incredibly well to finish 3rd.

Rockymountainway has been incredibly tough and consistent. She ran well last time out at Yarmouth and I think there is still more to come. The stiff 7f is ideal.

Mohave Dancer has been a real head-scratcher. She has travelled well in her races recently but doesn't seem to find anything off the bridle. I think really soft ground will suit her but she has a lot of questions to answer.

Sense Of Reason ran an improved race last time but will find life much easier when able to run in handicaps.

Saytarr ran well for a long way at Southwell recently but had to use up a lot of petrol to get a decent position from a wide draw. He should love the ground and can go well again.

Reddeef made an encouraging debut at Newmarket recently and has shown up well in his work since then. He should love the track and I don't think any cut in the ground is a negative, He should go well.

Sir Palamedes ran a cracker at York before finding 5f and quick ground too sharp in the Super Sprint. Stepping back up to 6f and soft ground will suit far better. He should go well.

Mesaafi has been a frustrating horse as he has always promised a lot at home but never quite delivered on the track. I have a funny feeling he may be better on the all-weather so the switch to Kempton should suit him. He has a lovely draw too.

Stapleford Park ran very strangely at Newbury last time out where he was too keen and didn't get home. I think Catterick will suit him far better and this looks a considerably weaker contest. He should go close.

Scylla won nicely on the turf track here recently and seems to have come on for her run. She should have no problem switching to all-weather and we have a talented young amateur on board. She has a good draw and hopefully, the race sets up nicely for her.

Gorak has run well in defeat this year and is knocking on the door for a win. He should like Epsom but I just hope the ground is not too soft. All of his best runs have been on decent ground.

Way To Dubai loves soft ground and should like this track. He's been very unlucky not to win this year and is on a good mark. He should outrun his odds.

Falcon Nine has had nothing go right so far this year and is far better than he has shown. This step up to  a mile will really suit him but I just hope the rain hasn't got into the ground too much.

Vadream has run incredibly well in defeat all year and arguably has posted a series of career bests at the age of six. She is versatile ground-wise but any rain is a positive. She loves Newmarket and David Egan knows her well. She will be thereabouts.

Fitz Perfectly is four years old and remains a maiden, however I am convinced she can win a race. Her best performances on turf have come on soft ground so I think she will love the conditions today, while the drop to 7f shouldn't be an issue. She can win off this mark, so hopeful.

Kodi Lion was an impressive winner at Ascot last time out and is very much a horse on the up at the moment. He should love the stiff 7f at Newcastle and the surface won't be a problem. He should be thereabouts.

Glam Squad is progressing rapidly at the moment and has won his last two races. The straight mile should be no problem at all and his work at home has been good. Stall two is possibly the only negative but hopefully, they go a good gallop and give him something to aim at.

Gutsy Girl was unsuited by the undulating track at Newmarket two runs back and duly bolted up at Kempton after that, showing a remarkable turn of foot to put the race to bed in a matter of strides. I have no doubt she has the speed for five furlongs and this is a good pot at Britain's best racecourse. We have a decent jockey on board too!

Veer showed he got the trip when 2nd last time at Southwell. He looks the main danger to the in-form favourite.

Willlowbank has run in some very strong races for the grade recently and performed with immense credit. This is not the strongest race in the world and she can go close again.

Saytarr is slowly getting his act together and has improved with every run. He's a big dopey horse but the penny is definitely dropping and I think he will be suited by Southwell.

Mesaafi is a lovely big sprinter who has taken his time to come to hand. He has run with credit in stronger company and this looks like a good opportunity for him to go close after a break. Quick ground is no problem and he is well drawn.

Falcon Nine was bitterly unlucky over course and distance recently when he got caught behind a wall of horses. He would have been much closer that day with a clear run and can gain his revenge today.

Cressida Wildes has been a touch unlucky on both starts as she has been drawn wide each time which always makes life difficult, especially if the race develops on the other side. She is very professional and extremely tough. She will run her race.

Sword Of Wessex is a lovely horse that is very much ready to make his debut. He's a beautiful mover with a very high cruising speed and I think he should have no problem with the stiff mile. I am hopeful of an encouraging start.

Idyllic has been unlucky not to get her head in front this year. She likes the all-weather and is well-drawn. She effectively had a racecourse gallop at Lingfield last time out when they went no pace and she was poorly positioned.

Easy Equation has been incredibly unlucky not to win a race for my yard yet, but he is in great order and can definitely win off his mark. He was drawn wide last time and forced to go forward which he hates but now has a lovely inside draw and things should be much easier for him. He will go well today.

Al Mudhaffar is a new recruit to the stable so this is very much a fact-finding mission. We think he has been running over too far so the drop in trip should suit as should the return to the all-weather.

Holy Fire has run really well the last twice stepped up in trip. She loves Kempton but the draw has not been kind and she will need some luck in running from out there.

Smoky Mountain loves the all-weather and will appreciate going back around a bend. He looks a picture and can get back on track after a disappointing run at Newmarket.

Minnie Wildes is a nice filly that has been working well. She shouldn't have any problems with the soft ground and also has tons of speed. She will go well on debut.

Luther won impressively on debut and steps up in grade today. He should have no problem with the mile and his work has been very good. I think he deserves to take his chance in a decent race.

Jersey Maverick is a likeable 2yo ready to make his debut. He's very straightforward and should take everything in his stride. The quick ground won't be an issue although the draw could have been kinder. I expect him to make a nice debut.

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She's Perfect is a lovely filly that we sourced relatively cheaply from the breeze-up sales. Her work has been good and she looks an exciting prospect. Like all of mine, she will improve for this debut.

Bentbasa made a really encouraging debut at Doncaster. and looks to have improved for that. He should love conditions this evening and I expect him to go well.

Reddeef is a lovely colt by Blue Point. His work has been good at home and this is a nice starting point. He will improve for his first run as all of mine do.

Gorak had a good start to the season and has been a bit unlucky not to get in the winner's enclosure. Two good runs at Newmarket were followed by being drawn on the wrong side at Ascot and then the ground was too soft in the Bunbury Cup. Hopefully, the rain stays away this evening because the track and quick ground should be absolutely ideal for him.

Way To Dubai has run well over course and distance a few times and was particularly unlucky a couple of starts ago. This place definitely suits him and any rain is a plus. We will ride him slightly more patiently today as I'm sure that suits him best.

Sense Of Reason ran in a very strong maiden on debut and didn't disgrace himself. The mile around a bend should suit him well today and he will have no problem with the surface. I expect to see an improved performance.

Glam Squad won well last time out at Yarmouth and is still ahead of his mark. Wolves is a very different track but I have always felt he would stay a mile and this is the best place to try it. His draw is not a disaster and Neil Callan will give him a decent ride. He can go close.

Idyllic has been ultra-consistent since running in handicaps and is sure to go well again. She chased a very strong pace last time which definitely hindered her chances as the race set up for a closer. Drawn wide, today she will be ridden with confidence and hopefully come home strongly. She can assuredly win off this mark,

Churchill Rose ran a cracker last time out at Kempton. The form of that race has been boosted and she takes on the horse that finished 2nd again on even better terms. The wide draw is not ideal but she has run well at this track and she can be thereabouts.

Veer has been a frustrating type but definitely has ability when things fall right for him. He has been training well at home and I'm sure he will stay this trip.  If he can relax and enjoy the first part of the race then he will go close.

Zainaab won nicely at Catterick last time out and is a filly we have always liked. She has some very good course form and seems in excellent order at home. She should go close.

Scylla is ready to rock and roll and should be suited by conditions today. We rode her aggressively last time which I don't think suited so will be more patient today. She's in good form and can go well.

Holy Fire ran a cracker on her first try over 7f at Epsom. That track wouldn't have suited her one bit but Yarmouth will and she will love the quick ground. Hayley should suit her nicely too. She will be thereabouts in a competitive race.

Falcon Nine has run below par on his two starts for my yard to date but he has had proper excuses both times. Today he has his perfect conditions and I expect a much better performance. Quick ground and a stiff 7f are ideal for him and we have a top jockey in the saddle.

Mohave Dancer has been incredibly disappointing to date but I have a feeling I have been running her over too far. She has been keen in her races recently and not getting home. I'm hoping the drop in trip will prove me to be right!

Bentbasa is a lovely, big, scopey horse who has been ready to run for a while, but I have been waiting for some decent ground. He will love the track and should stay every yard of the 7f. He will make a nice debut.

Sir Palamedes ran a cracker at York last week when just getting caught on the line. He has loads of speed so I have no issues with the drop in trip but he is not very well off at the weights. That said, I think he is well handicapped so I would be shocked if he didn't run respectably.

Cressida Wildes ran a cracker on debut when a poor draw didn't help her chances one bit. Annoyingly, she has been handed the outside draw again which will definitely make things tougher but she is very straightforward and should have learnt plenty for her debut. She will be thereabouts.

Easy Equation has been brutally unlucky not to get in the winner's enclosure so far for me. He is incredibly consistent and has a good attitude so it's only a matter of time before he gets his head back in front. This galloping track should suit him well.

Willowbank had no chance at Wolves last time where a bad draw effectively ruled her out of winning. The ground here should suit her perfectly today and I think she will enjoy the track.

Saytarr was very disappointing last time at Donny but I think I made a mistake stepping him up to 7f as he finished very tired. The drop to 6f should help and we will ride him colder today. He goes well at home and is better than he has shown so far on the track.

Rockymountainway won nicely at Ffos Las last time out. We think she is still ahead of her mark and conditions should be absolutely perfect. My apprentice has ridden her at home so knows her well.

Churchill Rose is ultra-consistent but didn't seem to face the visor at Leicester the other day. She has run well at Kempton in the past and this looks a nice spot for her. She will be thereabouts.

Gutsy Girl didn't handle Newmarket last time out and is much better than that running. The return to a flat track should suit her well and she has a good draw. She will go close tonight.

Kodi Lion landed the odds with ease at Catterick and then ran a blinder coming from a way back into 2nd at Haydock. He's right at the bottom of this handicap and with conditions to suit, he has a great chance of getting back in the winner's enclosure.

Every drop of rain that fell overnight was music to my ears. Vadream has been a brilliant servant to our yard and when conditions are suitable she is well up to being competitive in Group 1 sprints. She can outrun those almost insulting odds and maybe run into a place.

Sir Palamedes has run to a similar level in each of his qualifying races. Whether 67 is below or above his ability will only be shown for certain when he runs here. Hopeful he can handle it.

We've been waiting for Gorak's luck to turn. He was just touched off here two runs back in a good handicap and then was simply on the wrong side in the Buckingham Palace at Ascot. Seven here on soft ground should be perfect and we go there with plenty of optimism today.

Smoky Mountain has been a very reliable and consistent performer over the past year or so. So far he's been mainly employed on AW but he made a promising attempt on only his 2nd turf run when slightly unlucky in running last time at Goodwood. A decent chance in a very competitive race.

Stapleford Park ran an improved race on 2nd start when runner-up at Ripon. He looks the chief threat to the favourite.

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A Newbury winner first time out this year, nothing went right for Teraabb at Chester last time. He will be happy on the ground and looks a value each-way candidate.

Glam Squad has been incredibly unlucky so far this year as nothing has gone right for him in any of his races. This race will suit him absolutely perfectly and he will love the soft ground. Time for a change of luck and he can run well today.

Haderach ran too badly to be true at Donny last week so we've decided to turn him out again quickly. He should have learnt plenty from that run and can improve today from a nice draw.

Zainabb ran two cracking races at Southwell before disappointing in a strange event at Kempton where she got too far back. The return to 7f is a plus and the ground should be lovely. She has a great draw which is important to her.

Willowbank has run well this year without getting in the winner's enclosure. I think the seven furlongs stretched her last time out and I'm sure the drop in trip will suit her better. The wide draw is not ideal but we have a top jockey on board.

Kodi Lion was unlucky last time over 6f here when he got a long way back and was then stopped in his run a couple of times. The step up to 7f will definitely suit and any rain throughout the day is a positive. He can go well.

Bradmn was too keen and gassy at Wolves last weekend after his break but the run should have taken the freshness out of him. I think a track like Haydock will suit him. He's bred to enjoy turf and hopefully, he can run well today.

Haderach has taken his time to come to hand but is finally ready to run. The 12 furlongs at Donny will suit him perfectly and the ground should be beautiful. He will learn plenty today and improve for the run.

Haazeez has run two lovely races but was unlucky to bump into a very good horse last time out having not really enjoyed the run of the race. Yarmouth will suit him nicely and any rain will be a positive. He will be thereabouts.

Holy Fire has been an absolute star. She has always run exceptionally well on the AW but has failed so far to fire on turf. The ground, though, was horrible last time at Thirsk and I think she can be excused that performance. The step up to 7f is interesting and I hope the ground stays quick.

Shadowofyoursmile has run well so far this year however the ground has been bottomless and I'm not sure she loves it like that. The going should be beautiful today and she seems in great order so I'm hoping she will go close.

Crimson Coronet has been very disappointing since her wind-op and has been considerably below par twice on turf. She returns to the scene of her victory in the hope that she might find some form. She is a better filly than she has been showing recently.

Bradman was a star over the winter and managed to pick up some money in the ARC bonus but as a result, he needed to run often and understandably his form faded off. He has had a nice holiday and is now ready to rock and roll again, so hopefully, he can bounce back to form.

Idyllic ran a screamer last time out upped in trip at Wolverhampton. Dropped in that day, she made great late headway only to come up short against a filly that won again yesterday. A repeat of that will see her go close today.

A Gift of Love has been very disappointing since a highly-encouraging stable debut over this CD during the winter. For obvious reasons, we have returned to the scene of her best performance and also I'm hoping the cheek-pieces will help her concentrate.

Way To Dubai was brutally unlucky last time out at Chester and we are hoping for some revenge today. Once again he is well drawn and this tight track definitely plays to his strengths. The drop to 6f should be no problem and he has won on quick ground in the past.

Gutsy Girl is a sharp filly that ran really well when a shade unlucky at Windsor last time out. Conditions are perfect and I would hope that she will be competitive off her opening mark.

Cressida Wildes is a very straightforward filly and I have been happy with her work. This is a very tough starting point but she will learn plenty and it will put her in good stead for her second start.

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Churchill Rose has been waiting for some quick ground and finally, she gets it. today. She is handicapped to win a race at some point and the bigger field should ensure a decent gallop which is what she loves.

Luther is a lovely two-year-old that has worked well recently. Like all of mine he will improve for his debut but I have been pleased with his work and we are expecting a decent run. He should have no issues with the ground.

Maui Breeze made a lovely debut at Windsor, making some nice late headway. This looks the ideal race for her and the track should suit perfectly. She can go close today.

Rockymountainway ran great last time on very testing ground and looked as though a step up in trip would suit. The 7f today should be ideal and she will have no issue with the ground. She can go close.

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The Wizard Of Eye is an impressive horse whose homework has been excellent. This is a big step up in grade combined with a drop from 7f to 6f so will be no walkover. Our draw hasn't been kind either as he is a horse that likes cover, but we have the best jockey in the world on board. If anyone can conjure a bit of magic, Ryan can.

Vadream won't love conditions but going up to 6f on quick ground should suit her better than the 5f on Tuesday. I have taken the cheek-pieces off and we will ride her more patiently than of late.

Falcon Nine was unsuited by the soft going at Brighton on stable debut and is much better than that run. The ground tonight should be perfect and I would expect a considerably better performance.

Mohave Dancer ran appallingly last time but she got very lit up in the first-time visor and gave herself no chance to get home. She's back at a track she loves and the cheek-pieces should be a bit kinder. She's a big price!

Gorak is a legend and ran a cracker in this race last year off 10lb higher where he won his side of the race but was drawn on the wrong side. He will love conditions and can go well.

Sir Palamedes has run two decent races to date. He's very straightforward and has plenty of speed. He's drawn slightly wide but can hopefully use his experience to get a decent position.

Stapleford Park made a nice debut at a track that wouldn't really suit mine first time out. I thought he showed a great attitude that day and ran all the way to the line. He will definitely improve for the run and any cut in the ground is a bonus.

Vadream is a star and owes us absolutely nothing. I have no idea what went wrong at Haydock last time out but before that, she had run two cracking races on ground that historically would have been far too quick for her. Maybe she is handling better going in her old age? If she does, then she is a lively and lovely outsider as her form at Ascot is excellent.

Saytarr ran well in a hot race on debut and I got the feeling he would improve for a step up to 7f. He has trained well since that race and should love conditions today. He can take a step forward.

Teraabb was disappointing at Ascot but it was a very funny race and nothing managed to get into it from off the pace. Chester is a risk as he has been slow out of the gates in the past but we have done some work with him at home and he should jump better today. He has a cracking draw in one and is still well handicapped.

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Easy Equation has been ultra-consistent and just seems to stay all day. He should love the ground and I see no reason why the track wouldn't suit. He can run well.

Fitz Perfectly will win a race if it's the last thing I do! The closest she has ever come to winning was at Lingfield so that's where we head. She's in great order and has a lovely draw. I'm certain she can win a race when things fall right.

Wynter Wildes was due to run at Chester recently but she spread a plate and had to be withdrawn from the race. That might have been a blessing in disguise as this doesn't look the strongest Group 3 race in the world. She has her perfect conditions on a track where she has a good record. Value each-way at a massive price!

Crimson Coronet was a shade disappointing at Nottingham but I'm not convinced she got home and I think the drop to 7f will suit. She is well drawn and the ground should be perfect.

Glam Squad has had absolutely no luck twice in decent races this year. This is a big drop down in grade and he goes here in good form. A wide draw isn't ideal but there are only ten runners so it shouldn't be an issue. We think he is on the right side of the handicapper.

Scylla ran well last time out when it looked as though she wanted further, so we are hoping this step up in trip will suit. The ground at Haydock will be beautiful and my apprentice knows her well. She will be thereabouts.

A Gift Of Love is very lightly-raced for a four-year-old and she should have won a race by now.  She absolutely hated the ground last time out so a return to the all-weather and two miles should suit well. She can go very close.

Mesaafi has been frustrating this year as his work at home has been excellent but he hasn't quite delivered at the track. His best run so far was definitely at Kempton and I'm hoping a return to that track will bring him back to his best.

Idyllic has been crying out for a step up in trip for a while but it made sense to wait for handicaps to do it. She should have no problems going around Wolves and she is well drawn too. She can go well tonight.

Willowbank made a nice seasonal return in a hotter race at Lingfield last time out and looks ready for this step up to 7f. She has always shown more at home than she has on the track and it's just a case of finding the key with her. An inside draw really helps her chances.

Gutsy Girl won impressively at Carlisle in a very fast time last year before picking up a niggle and needing some time off. She has had a pretty clear run this spring but has been waiting for some decent ground. Six furlongs at Windsor should suit her well and she is very tough. Can go close.

Haazeez is a lovely 2yo that made a really eye-catching debut at Newbury. We went to Ayr hoping for a penalty kick however the birds are chirping that Archie Watson's is very nice. It therefore doesn't look so straightforward but he's ready to go and should love the conditions.

Twirler is incredibly consistent and has been unlucky not to have won more often. This is her first start on turf but she has worked very well on it at home so I see no reason why she wouldn't handle it well. This is competitive, but she will be thereabouts as always.

Cressida Wildes starts out in a very tough race but she needs to have a run and Donny is a lovely place for horses to make their debuts. She will improve significantly for the race and will find far easier assignments in time.

Veer ran very well at Lingfield despite a poor draw which meant he used up too much petrol in getting a decent position. Donny should suit him much better and his work on turf has been good. He can run well.

Churchill Rose ran well at Yarmouth but the lack of pace meant she had to make her own running and I don't think that suits her. Hopefully, something will go on today and she will be seen to best effect. She is capable of winning a race like this.

Zainabb is a talented filly but she didn't get home over the mile at Southwell last time. On the previous run over today's trip, she has to go close tonight as that form has worked out very well. I can't say she's a penalty kick but she should definitely be thereabouts.

Holy Fire hated the soft ground at Thirsk and was basically pulled up by Kevin Stott. She is much more at home on all-weather and loves Kempton, so we will see a different filly now. She has a great draw, too, so she can go close tonight.

Rockymountainway was unlucky last time out where a wide draw scuppered her chances. She has lots of speed so six furlongs shouldn't be a problem and she should handle the track. She can run well today.

Falcon Nine is a new recruit to the yard so this is very much a fact-finding mission. His work at home has been good and I'm convinced he has the speed for seven. He should enjoy the quick ground.

Shadowofyoursmile ran well at Donny on horrendous ground. Although I think she wants some cut, that was probably too soft and she should enjoy today's conditions far more. The track is ideal and we have a top jockey booked,

Surrey Noir has been bitterly unlucky so far with two horrendous draws. He's a talented horse and definitely better than his mark but things have to go his way or he spits the dummy out. He should like the ground today and the straight 7f will suit.

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Maui Breeze is a nice filly who is ready for a run. She will improve on whatever she achieves today but this is the perfect starting point.

Kodi Lion was a decent winner of an average race at Catterick last time. He loves soft ground and this looked the obvious place for him after that. He is in good order at home and can go well today.

Way To Dubai was a touch disappointing last time but that was off the back of a break and I think the ground was plenty quick enough. He should love the going today and will come on for that run. Cheek-pieces should help him too.

Stapleford Park is a nice two-year-old that has been working well at home. He should love the soft ground and is sharp enough to get around Chester. He can make a pleasing debut.

Vadream has been an absolute star for my yard and could hardly have started the year any better. She has always been at her best when the ground is really soft and she has her perfect conditions today. Danny Tudhope is a brilliant jockey who will get the best out of her.

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Smoky Mountain has been a star over the winter and subsequently had a well-earned break. He's back now and seems in good form so I'm looking forward to seeing what he can do on turf. Goodwood's 7f should suit well and the ground is perfect.

Sir Palamedes ran very well on debut and would definitely have finished nearer with a clearer run. He should be suited to the stiff 5f at Bath and the ground should be lovely. He is a bigger price than I expected.

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Saytarr is a lovely two-year-old that has been working nicely at home. This is the perfect starting point and he won't have minded the rain overnight. He should make an encouraging debut.

Mesaafi is a lovely horse that very well from way off the pace at Windsor last time out. This track should suit him much better and he should love the ground. He can go well in a very competitive handicap.

Boogie Nights was disappointing on debut but showed plenty of speed and should be more than capable of dropping back to 6f. She will be more competitive once in handicaps.

Gorak has been a star for my yard and ran a cracker last time out at Newmarket. He should have come on plenty for that run and is suited to the track. He can go well again.

Glam Squad was a bit unlucky in a Newbury maiden that has worked out exceptionally well - the winner won the Dante yesterday by a mile! Glam Squad was keen that day and I think the drop to 7f will suit much better. He can outrun his odds.

Hazeez is a lovely 2yo whose work has been decent leading into this. Twenty-runner maidens at Newbury at this time of year are always hot but he has the ability to run a nice race today..

Veer ran well on stable debut at Kempton recently over a trip we feel is inadequate. He steps up today by a half-mile and this should be much more up his street. The draw has not been kind however and Harry Davies will have to be at his very best to get a good position early on.

Glam Squad was a touch unlucky at Newbury where the race split and he did far too much with no cover. The drop to 7f should suit, but I wouldn't want the ground to be drying out too much.

Quercine did far too much in front last time on very soft ground. The sharp 5f is perfect and this ground should be much more to her liking. She is very very quick!

Crimson Coronet is a lovely filly that did well over the winter on the all-weather. She has had a wind-op since that last run and the break will have done her the world of good. Conditions should be perfect.

The Wizard Of Eye is a new recruit to the yard so this is very much a fact-finding mission. He has loads of speed and my biggest concern is that the seven furlongs might be too far for him today. The ground and draw look perfect.

Scylla is very lightly-raced as she has been pretty fragile to train. She should love the switch to turf and the trip will be no issue. She should be thereabouts.

Mohave Dancer ran very lazily at Windsor last time out but Kieren didn't want to be hard on her on third start and she took the mick as a result. A visor seems to have worked at home so I am hoping it has the same effect on the track.

Teraabb is a lovely horse who finally got his head in front last time out. He should have absolutely no problem stepping up to a mile and Ascot will suit him well. I do not want the ground to dry out too much.

Easy Equation has been a model of consistency but can't seem to get into the winner's enclosure, always finding one too good. He is in good order at home and as always I expect him to be thereabouts.

Wynter Wildes has been a star and this looks like being her last finale as she is due to be retired as she is in foal. We are planning to go out with a bang although this might be asking a bit too much of her.

Wllowbank has not been easy to train but finished off last season on a high with a run full of encouragement over this course and distance. She is in good order and ready for her seasonal debut.

Surrey Noir just got caught out for a bit of speed at Windsor recently on ground that was too quick for him. He has a good record at Kempton and James Doyle knows him well. He can run a big race tonight.

Idyllic made an encouraging comeback at Kempton recently and we are hoping for more of the same today. She will be more competitive when stepped up in trip.

Way To Dubai started out very well for me but then his form tailed off. He has been gelded since and has been trained for this race as his owner loves Chester. He is a neat, well-balanced horse who should suit the track. The ground will be beautiful and he has a chance from a good draw.

Churchill Rose made a lovely comeback at Kempton recently and this has been the plan for a while. She loves Yarmouth and I expect the ground will be beautiful. She should be thereabouts.

Sir Palamedes is our first two-year-old runner of the year and it's very much a fact-finding mission with him. His work has been good and he's ready for a run. He is drawn on the wing though, which is never a positive.

Rockymountainway ran a great race at Kempton in a decent contest. A repeat of that performance should enable her to go very close today. Any cut in the ground would be a positive.

Vadream ran a cracker on her seasonal debut at Bath and the winner has already gone out and franked the form. We got plenty of rain yesterday although it won't be bottomless as it was last year when she won this race. She seems in great order and loves Newmarket.

Holy Fire has been a star but she is rarely tried on turf. I see no reason why she shouldn't be just as effective as on AW. She has a good draw today and can run well.

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Fitz Perfectly has been a model of consistency but simply can't get her head in front. My apprentice has ridden her beautifully in the past and his style suits her. I have absolutely no doubt that she can win a race sooner rather than later. The ground and track should suit her.

Kodi Lion was too keen last time out but still ran a decent race. The form is working out well and a more professional performance today should see him go close.

Boogie Nights has taken a while to come to hand but is finally ready to make her debut. Seven furlongs at Yarmouth should be perfect but like all of mine, she will improve for the run.

Zainabb ran very well over a furlong shorter at Southwell last time out. Kieren felt she would have no problem with an extra furlong and the prize money is very good. She can run well.

Twirler has been a star over the winter and she looked in need of a step up in trip last time at Lingfield. She has run well at Wolves and seems in good order at home. Hopeful.

Sweet Carolina won impressively over the course and distance on debut recently and I hope today's race is just as straightforward. She seems in good order and we've booked Oisin Murphy to ride.

Holy Fire is a wonderfully consistent filly but she hasn't raced much on turf. Doncaster had a lot of rain yesterday and she would be doubtful if the ground became too testing. If she does run, 6f at Donny should suit her perfectly.

A Gift Of Love ran well twice on AW but we have always felt she would be better on turf. She should love Donny and the big field should not be a problem. Spencer is a master in these sorts of races and the filly seems to be on a competitive mark.

Shadowofyoursmile got her knickers in a twist at Southwell last time but she has run well before at Wolves She will be much better suited to turf and should have no problems with the ground. She can take a step forward.

Tan Rapido is very quick but got caught out at Wolves where something took him on for the lead and he ended up doing too much early. The other horse faded while he kept going only to be done on the line. Conditions are ideal today and we will find out where we stand with him.

Wynter Wildes has been a star for the yard but this is likely to be her last season's racing as she has been covered recently. The 12 furlongs around Epsom should suit and the ground is perfect. She has done plenty of work so should be fit for this seasonal debut.

Mesaafi ran well at Kempton recently in a decent race. He was a touch keen that day and got tired and I just wonder whether he is better over 6f. He's certainly bred for it, and we will find out today!

Quercine did well over the winter and we gave her a little break after her victory at Southwell. I've always felt she would be better on turf and this seems the ideal place to start. We think she will love the ground but you never know until you try it.

Sense Of Reason was very weak and immature last year so we never got him close to a run. He has done incredibly well over the winter however and looks great now. Like all of mine, he will improve for the debut but this is a nice starting point.

Glam Squad is a lovely big horse that is ready to run. He moved yards last year so we are still learning about him but this looks the perfect starting point. He can run a promising race today.

Vadream normally takes a run or two to get going but she has had a much smoother preparation this year than I've ever had with her. This is the perfect starting point and the ground should be beautiful. She should go well.

Teraabb should have got into the winner's enclosure after several decent efforts last year. You can put a line through his final start as I should never have run him at Lingfield. This will suit him far better and he will love the ground.

Gorak was an absolute star last year and was raised a huge amount in the handicap as a result. His form petered off towards the end but he had run 15 times and therefore had an incredibly hard season. I have no doubt he can win off his present mark and I think his run style is suited to Newmarket as he likes to go forward, while his best form was on quicker ground too. He's a lively outsider.

Rockymountainway was disappointing on debut, but she wasn't the first two-year-old of mine to run below par at Chelmsford last year. She has always worked like a nice filly so I very much expect her to put that performance behind her today.

Idyllic was very weak last year so we weren't expecting much on debut. She seems to have strengthened up over the winter as now she is finding everything much easier. Treat her today like it's her debut.

Surrey Noir got his act together last year and I have been wanting to get him on turf for some time. Any rain would be a plus as he will enjoy cut in the ground and then his wide draw becomes a positive.

Mohave Dancer ran well twice last season and we felt after her good 2nd at Lingfield she would benefit from a break. She has done well physically over the winter but definitely needs to take another step forward. She is an extremely laid-back filly so very hard to predict!

Sweet Carolina is a nice filly with tons of speed. I trained the dam and she was very quick too. Mine always improve for their debut but even so, I would like to see her run a good race.

Morawig is a horse I have always loved. He's exceptionally good-looking but is not straightforward and therefore has been a slow burner. Gelded after his last run, I expect him to improve as the year goes on. This is a lovely starting point.

Churchill Rose likes Kempton and seems to be in good order for this seasonal reappearance. She still looks fairly wintry so I expect her to improve for this, although she isn't the biggest so should be fairly fit.

Veer ran two okay races last year for a different yard and we bought him because we thought he would improve with age and running over further. A mile might still be on the sharp side for him tonight but he has been training well. Life will become much easier for him when stepping into handicaps.

Easy Equation has a very good course and distance record and this race has been the plan for some time. He seems in good order at home and should have a favourite's chance of getting into the winner's enclosure.

Zainabb went well last year but was over the top when she had her final run at Newmarket. Seven furlongs on the all-weather at Southwell should suit her perfectly and I would not be surprised to see a big run from her tonight.

Fitz Perfectly has been a very frustrating filly to train but she is more than capable of winning a race like this. She should love the soft ground and the mile at Thirsk is ideal. She has a good draw too which should really help.

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Kodi Lion made a lovely debut last year but picked up a small niggle afterwards so we backed off him. He's a horse we have always liked and he showed more than enough speed on debut to drop back to six. This is the perfect starting point and as he seems pretty fit he should go well.

Twirler has had a fantastic winter but nothing went right for her last week when she was squeezed out at the start and was then set alight by one that was keen on her inside. She was ridden out hands and heels so didn't have a hard race and this looked the obvious spot for a quick return. She can bounce back this afternoon.

Tan Rapido had a setback following an impressive victory at Windsor last year. He's a horse we've always liked and is from a family that improves with age, so there was no reason to take unnecessary risks. He's ready for his seasonal debut and this looks the perfect starting point. We will be disappointed if he gets beaten.

Mesaafi ran with promise in both runs as a 2yo, beaten a similar distance in each. We gelded him in the autumn and from a decent draw this evening, we're hoping he can build on those performances with a run in the money.

Holy Fire loves Kempton and has the perfect draw today. She has been slightly below par on her last couple of starts but I was delighted with her work last week and am hopeful she is returning to form.

Twirler has had a great winter and she looks to be on the improve. This is a very competitive field but she's an uncomplicated filly that can sit absolutely anywhere which is a luxury. It's fantastic prize money for the grade and she must have a solid chance.

Bradman has his final run of the winter today at Newcastle. He has done extremely well and has been remarkably consistent. He was a shade unlucky not to win at Newcastle last week and the drop back in trip should be absolutely fine. He has had a lot of racing this year so hopefully he is okay to run once more before he has a nice holiday.

Bradman has done so well this winter and was a touch unlucky to win last time out The drop back in trip is fine and he's down a significant amount in grade too. He would be vulnerable to one that's thrown in and the market suggests the Hughes horse could be ahead of its mark.

Bradman is ultra-consistent and runs off his true mark after twice being out of the handicap. He should like Newcastle as he stays all day and will be thereabouts again.

Holy Fire was a touch disappointing last time but I wasn't convinced she put 120% in, which is why I have changed the cheekpieces to a visor. She is normally electric out of the gates and will be dangerous here if the visor has the desired effect.

Smoky Mountain has been the model of consistency this winter but takes on by far his toughest task to date. That said, he has the perfect draw and is in cracking order. He will be thereabouts again.

Twirler has been very consistent so far in her career and won nicely last time out. She is very uncomplicated and the 7f at Wolves should suit her well.  Kieran Shoemark won on her last time out, so knows her well.

Easy Equation has run well twice for my yard and I feel I am starting to learn more about him now. Newcastle should suit him and he seems well at home. He should be thereabouts again.

Bradman has had a cracking winter with a couple of wins and a few seconds. He is being forced into a higher grade with every race so things are getting harder and harder for him especially as he is 2lb out of the weights again today. Southwell suits him and Harry Davies knows him well so we remain hopeful.

Holy Fire is a model of consistency and loves Kempton. Callum knows her well and she has a nice draw. She will be thereabouts as always and surely deserves to get her head in front.

Smoky Mountain could easily have won his last four races, but has twice lost out by a nose. He remains in cracking form and the stiff 7f here should suit him ideally> I'm sure he will go very close again.

Bradman has had a cracking start to the year with two wins on the board already. This is a step up in grade and as a result, he is taking on better horses. We think there is still more to come, he has won over the course nd distance and is getting a lot of weight from the front two in the market.

Twirler ran a cracker last time out, just failing to get up against a couple of nice types. She has run very well at Newcastle in the past and seems in great order at home. The draw could have been kinder but it shouldn't be an issue in this field.

Crimson Coronet has run two decent races in defeat so far, bumping into a smart individual last time out. A few of the fillies behind her that day reoppose but I would be hopeful we can beat them again. We just have to hope there isn't a superstar among the unraced fillies that could beat us.

Quercine ran a cracker last time out at Wolves, eventually beaten by a pretty decent horse. She seems to be improving with racing and another step forward would see her go very close today. The straight track shouldn't be a problem.

Easy Equation ran a cracker at Southwell before Christmas and this has been the plan for a while. He has excellent course form and my apprentice takes a handy 7lb off his back. He will be thereabouts.

Beadman dug deep to win well at Wolves on Monday and the form of that race has already been franked as the 2nd horse has come out again, finishing 2nd on Wednesday. Dropping back in trip is possibly not ideal but he travelled very well on Monday and I don't think it will be a problem. It's a trappy race but he goes there in great form.

Smoky Mountain is very unlucky not to have won his last three and looks very much a horse on the up. We have felt for a while that a step up to a mile would suit and Southwell seems the ideal track to try it. In good form at home so very hopeful.

Bradman won impressively last time out and this race looks very similar in depth. His price reflects that and it would be very disappointing if he gets beaten today.

Way To Dubai ran unexpectedly poorly at Newcastle but they absolutely crawled and turned it into a sprint. I think he hated every yard of it. He will be much better back on a turning track and there looks to be plenty of pace on, which should suit too. He can bounce back to form.

Twirler was very disappointing at Chelmsford on her 2nd start but I think in retrospect that might have come a touch too soon and that track doesn't suit every horse. The step up to 7f should be fine and I think she will like Lingfield. Good chance.

Fitz Perfectly is the bane of my life as I can't quite believe that she hasn't managed to win a race yet. It was trainer error last time where a drop in trip and a straight track didn't suit her at all. She is back to what she likes best, a sharp mile around the bend. After this, she'll be bang out of excuses.

Appellant has raced over six furlongs all his career to date but the last couple of times he seems to have shown more speed and looks capable of dropping back to five. Chelmsford should suit him and he has taken his latest race well. He will be thereabouts again.

Clearpoint has done very well since joining the yard. He paid the price last time for chasing a highly impressive winner in a race where he probably should have finished 2nd. I think he'll be better for going around a bend and he seems in good order at home.

Crimson Coronet made a lovely debut at Kempton before Christmas and having seen the declarations I genuinely thought she would come into this race as favourite. However, the market seems to think the George Boughey/Shadwell filly is past the post. On breeding, she could be anything but my filly is in good order and should have come on for that debut. A mile at Newcastle should suit her.

Appellant should be much better suited to going around a bend as I felt he did a bit too much too early at Newcastle last time, giving himself no chance to get home. He seems in good order and my horses have started the year well, so cause for optimism.

Bradman has been an extremely frustrating horse to train but he did run well last time from 7lb out of the handicap in a much stronger race. This genuinely looks to be one of the worst races ever run in Britain and a repeat performance from last week should see him being very hard to beat. That first win looks his for the taking.

Shadowofyoursmile was drawn in the car park on debut so we had to take our medicine and drop her out and just give her a nice education. She did run on well, so I am hopeful she will put that experience to good use and improve today in a field lacking depth. The step up in trip will be no problem.

Fitz Perfectly is somehow still a maiden but has put in a string of near-misses. The drop to 7f on a stiff track is something new but she showed tons of speed last time and ran very well on this CD on debut. Her time in the winnner's enclosure will come soon!

Smoky Mountain was unlucky last time out where a slow start and then getting cut up meant he had to come from a long way back. He made up a massive amount of ground only narrowly failing to get up and was clearly the best horse in the race. He seems to be ahead of his mark and loves Wolverhampton. He has plenty in his favour.

Bradman has plenty of ability but has been liable to run into trouble in his races. This four-horse field should give him every chance and leave less room for excuses. Fingers crossed.

Way To Dubai ran an absolute screamer last time in a race that has worked out very well. This is a very different track and a step up in grade but his work has been good, I see no reason why he can't go well again.

Smoky Mountain won nicely last time out over course and distance and seems to like Wolverhampton. He is well-drawn again and appears to be open to more improvement. He should be competitive today.

Quercine ran well first time out but I'm not sure she was suited to Chelmsford. She was keen and got very tired. The filly has more than enough speed for 5f and although drawn a little wide I would expect her to take a nice step forward from her debut.

Twirler made a lovely debut at Newcastle recently and this race looked the obvious place to go next. She has been handed a plum draw in stall 1 and should improve plenty from her debut. She has a cracking chance this evening.

A Gift Of Love was bitterly unlucky not to win after a long break last time. She hit the front a long way out and was a sitting duck for a finisher. She should have improved for that run and has a favourite's chance on a track that should suit her well,

Clearpoint has done really well since moving to my yard and seems to love all-weather. Five furlongs at Southwell should suit him ideally and I'm pretty confident he hasn't done improving yet. This is a step up in grade though.

Easy Equation is new to my yard but has been training well and is ready to go. I'm not expecting to reinvent the wheel with this horse but this track suits and he's racing in the right grade. He should be competitive today.

Crimson Coronet has taken her time to come to hand but recently she has really blossomed and is now ready for a run.  The mile at Kempton should be perfect and she has a lovely draw. Whatever she does today she will improve on next time out.

After a number of near-misses, Appellant really deserves to get his head in front. I think Newcastle will suit him - he ran well there previously - and my yard is in good form. He can run well.

Holy Fire picked up an injury when disappointing at Ascot but she's been training well at home and is ready for this return to action. She loves Kempton and Callum knows her well so hopefully she can get back to winning ways this evening.

Way To Dubai has been brutally unlucky on both his starts for the yard but he seems in good order and shows plenty of speed, hence the drop back to 6f. A wide draw doesn't help things either but he's an uncomplicated horse so should be able to slot in somewhere without too much trouble.

Bradman ran well two starts ago before being turned over at odds-on when I think the race probably came too soon for him. I'm not convinced Wolverhampton is the perfect track either, especially at a mile, Southwell should be better and he is favourably drawn this evening. He can go well.

Wynter Wildes doesn't know how to run a bad race. She loves to race prominently and my apprentice has a fantastic record on her. She has never run at Wolverhampton before but I think the track will suit her.

Twirler is another nice 2yo that has been working well at home. Six furlongs at Newcastle is perfect and this doesn't look the strongest race on paper. She can make a nice debut.

Shadowofyoursmile is a nice filly for the future but has been handed a horror draw on debut. We will drop her in and teach her something and hope for a run with plenty of promise. Her high-class brother Grand Alliance ran well on debut at Newcastle.

Power Of Darkness is in good order at the moment and seems to enjoy the all-weather. I'm certain he is best at 7f and he always runs well at Newcastle. Hopeful.

Fitz Perfectly has been a seriously frustrating horse and despite numerous runs, I am none the wiser about her optimum trip. One thing I do know is that ten furlongs was too far last time. A sharp mile should suit her better today and my apprentice got a good tune out of her and rides again.

Scylla ran very well in a weak race on debut but has since struggled having been sick in the spring. Life will be much easier now she can run in handicaps and the step up in trip should also help. She should take a big step forward.

Smoky Mountain ran very well on all his three starts before picking up an injury in the spring. He is fit and ready to run and has performed well over this course and distance. This looks a match race with us and Prescott!

Power Of Darkness ran a cracker last time where the race didn't quite pan out as we hoped and he was forced to challenge very wide while the winner got the dream run through the pack. The race fell into the winner's hands there but he won't have it all his own way this time. We have a good draw and can go well.

Clearpoint had a nigh-on impossible task last time when drawn 12 of 12 at Kempton. He showed very good speed to get across from his draw but used up too much petrol in doing so and ended up finding the last furlong a long way home. The drop in trip should be no problem at all and the ease in grade will make things much easier. He can get back on track from his nice stall position in three.

We expected an improved performance from Bradman, first time after a gelding operation and he duly ran a cracker here last week where a wide draw meant he had to tuck in towards the back of the field. He is much better drawn this time and should have learnt plenty from that race. He can go very close this afternoon from a mark he should be more than capable of winning off.

Appellant ran a great race last time out at Kempton where the slow pace probably didn't play to his strengths. We will try to be positive today and hopefully, he can take another step forward and get that well-deserved victory.

Churchill Rose ran a cracker last time out under my apprentice so I have kept him on her today. She has run well at Kempton in the past and the trip is ideal. She is drawn a litte wide but that shouldn't be a huge issue over 12 furlongs. She should be thereabouts.

Mohave Dancer found a mile too sharp on debut but she is incredibly laid back so it was no surprise to see everything happening rather quickly for her. She will have learnt plenty from that and the run was far from without promise. Ten furlongs should be no problem and she can take a big step forward.

Power Of Darkness is in good form at the moment and did well to stay on so well at Newcastle recently having probably gone too hard early on. This sharper mile should suit and he would have a chance if able to get across from his wide draw.

Bradman was too colty to do himself justice but after three runs in maidens, he has been gelded and starts handicapping on a very low mark. His home work suggests he is better than that and I am hoping that with his mind more on the job we will see a different horse.

Idyllic is a lovely filly for next year. She's still immature physically but has done plenty of work and is ready for some racecourse experience. I'm not expecting her to win today but am hopeful of a nice debut.

Ex-German Way To Dubai was in the process of running a great race at Kempton on stable debut before getting stopped in his run up the straight. I felt that a mile would stretch him before the race and was proved correct as they went a very strong gallop. This drop to 7f should suit him well and I think he will like Wolverhampton. The draw has been kind too.

Mesaafii made a lovely debut at Kempton recently and should be much sharper for the experience. He has sufficient speed for 6f at Chelmsford but will need to break well from his decent draw. He has more than enough ability to win this.

The same cannot be said for Clearpoint half an hour after Appellant. For the second time in a row he's drawn in the car park but the race is worth good money so we will have to give it a crack. This is a stronger event than last time when he soon led from 10 and won at 50/1, but it may not be so easy from stall 12. We just have to be positive again and hope there aren't too many other trainers planning on doing the same thing.

Appellant has run very well generally to date but has not put things together quite well enough to get the win. This should be much easier dropping into handicaps at his level and the six furlongs at Kempton should suit. The draw has been kind too, so hopeful.

Power Of Darkness is in good form and has run well over course and distance. He seems to get on well with my apprentice too. He can go close again.

Fitz Perfectly has been so frustrating as she often finds a way to get beaten and look unlucky. She appeared as though she was ready for another shot at this trip last time out and I think the track will suit. My apprentice takes a very handy 7lb off her back.

Rockymountainway is a nice filly who is ready to make her debut. She isn't short of speed but I think 7f will be fine. She is still immature physically but I like her and expect a nice performance.

Wynter Wildes has been a star and deserves a crack at a race like this. She ran a belter last time in a very tough race and a step up a furlong should be fine. She can be thereabouts.

Morawig ran promisingly on debut but got everything the wrong way around, doing far too much in front and not getting home on testing ground. He's a beautiful mover so I don't think he enjoyed those conditions and I would expect him to be much more professional on a track that should suit. He can take a big step forward today.

Quercine is a nice filly that has been working well. She has lots of speed so six furlongs shouldn't be an issue and she is more than ready to debut. Like all of mine, she will improve for this first run.

We also run Scylla along with A Gift Of Love in this maiden race. She ran well on her debut last autumn and then made her return in a very hot contest recently. This is considerably weaker, over a track that will suit her better. Also a help is the very good apprentice taking 7lb off her back. 

A Gift Of Love is a newcomer to the yard and I have been delighted with her work. She looks as though she will be a decent recruit. The 12 furlongs at Newcastle should suit and I think she will go close.

Teraabb was unlucky not to win last time out where he got collared on the line. He has taken that race well and the switch to Polytrack should suit him fine. His form has worked out very well and he can go close.

Churchill Rose is a consistent filly that won nicely two starts ago. This looks a weak race and although she has better form on turf, I think she can go well here with a useful 7lb off her back.

Mohave Dancer is a nice filly who is very much ready for a run. The wide draw makes things much more difficult but she is fit and should run well.

Way To Dubai is a new horse to the yard. He cost only 5k despite being rated 94 and has some decent form in Germany. His work has been good, although he shows plenty of speed so a mile could stretch him. Today is a fact-finding mission.

Zainabb has run well so far this year but has hit the post each time. I felt she didn't get home at Haydock on testing ground over a mile so we have dropped her back to 7f today. Conditions should be perfect and she is a well-balanced filly so should handle the track.

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I was delighted with Vadream's run at Ascot a fortnight ago on ground that would have been too quick for her. There has been plenty of rain at Ascot over the past week so the ground is going to be pretty testing, which she loves. If she repeats that last performance then she will go very close.

Willowbank has been a real head-scratcher as she works extremely well at home but has been very disappointing on the track. We have given her a bit of time to mature and her work at home has been good so I'm hopeful we might see a bit more from her today.

Shahbaz has had a frustrating year as he has threatened to win on numerous occasions but has not managed to get his head in front. Conditions today are absolutely perfect and he is well-drawn, so I am hopeful of a big run to finish off his season.

Wynter Wildes has won three times this year and always puts in 120%, while my promising 7lb claiming apprentice is unbeaten on her. She loves Newcastle but this is a very strong race and she has yet to win a Class 2 handicap. Maybe this will be the night.

Clearpoint has been handed a draw in the car park which is annoying. He was disappointing at Haydock but we think he hated the soft ground. His work on the all-weather has been good so if he can overcome his draw he should run well.

Yajooz improved from his debut to run much better at Kempton last time. I think Yarmouth's straight 7f will suit him better and although I have no idea what he will think of soft ground, my inclination is that he will enjoy it. He can take another step forward.

Fitz Perfectly never runs a bad race but still hasn't managed to get her head in front. I think Chelmsford will suit her better than Kempton and I am convinced a mile is perfect for her. She should go well.

Thunderette is a lovely filly. She's ready now for a run in what looks quite a tough starting point. I like her though and expect to see some ability. Any rain would be a plus.

Bespoke got her knickers in a twist at Lingfield on her last planned run and ended up getting withdrawn at the start. She has passed a stalls test and is ready to run. She has loads of speed and will be suited by Wolverhampton. Bespoke is a massive price but can outrun her odds if she behaves.

Hallrose ran great at Windsor last time out but found the five furlongs slightly on the sharp side. The step up to six should suit her well and Kieran Shoemark is the perfect partner for her.

It's A Hot One is a nice 2yo that's ready to make his debut. Newmarket should suit but he's a big, laid-back individual and will improve for the run.

Atrium has been very frustrating of late as he has started to miss the break badly. We have done some stalls work with him recently and that seems to have helped. He loves Ascot and can go well if he jumps out on terms.

Vadream has had a mid-season break and was meant to run in France but the ground was too quick for her. She loves Ascot and is in good order but ideally, she could do with softer going.

Cloudbreaker is a lovely filly who has had a brilliant season. She likes Newmarket and the ground should be perfect for her. Kieran Shoemark rides her well.

We run two in this and Art De Vivre definitely stays. She won impressively two races back but then I brought her back too quickly at Lingfield. Ignore that run and she has to have a big chance today.

El Jasor is a strange horse because he runs one poor race and then wins. We have always felt he was a stayer so we are hoping the step up to two miles will suit. If his normal pattern applies, it could be his turn to win again.

Scylla made a decent debut in a very poor race. She had a setback in the spring, hence we haven't seen her for a long time. She's ready for a run but will improve in the future on whatever she does today.

Morawig is a lovely colt with a bright future. A mile at Salisbury should suit him perfectly and he will love the ground. I expect him to make a  nice debut but as always with mine, he will improve for the run.

Surrey Noir has really come good recently and is full of confidence. He is well drawn again and James Doyle gets on well with him. Must have a great chance of following up the last success.

Mesaafi is a lovely colt with a bright future. He is drawn slightly wide today which will make life difficult and he is a very laid-back horse so I expect him to improve significantly for this run. Definitely one for the future.

Reflex bombed out at Brighton last time but in retrospect that was a poor choice of track for him. Newcastle is much more up his street and he seems to like all-weather surfaces. I expect a much better performance today.

Power Of Darkness won nicely at Salisbury last time and has run well at Newcastle in the past. While he has the speed for seven furlongs, he might not have things his own way as was the case last time. That said, he remains well-handicapped.

Clearpoint is a new addition to the yard but he looks like a nice prospect. He had some very good form as a 2yo and ran well on soft ground on debut this year. He has been gelded since that run which will hopefully help too on what is a fact-finding mission.

Zainabb improved to run well at Beverley last time out in a decent maiden. The 2nd there has won since off a mark of 82 and the winner was not disgraced yesterday in the Rockfel. The step up to a mile shouldn't be a problem and the softer ground should be to her liking.

Beccara Rose and Shahbaz run against each other and at home there is very little between them. Beccara Rose will love the track and will roll forward from her wide draw.

While Beccara Rose is positioned wide, Shahbaz is drawn on the inside and whereas the filly will soon be prominent, Shahbaz will play his hand slightly later. The softer the ground the better for him.

Bradman has been very colty both times he has been to the races and therefore not run as well as he can on homework.  I expect a similar colty display again but he will be gelded after this race and then I would like to think he will start to improve rapidly.

Appellant has hit the post twice so far and looks up to winning one of these. He loves soft ground so any rain is a plus. I thought he raced lazily last time so have applied a set of cheek-pieces to sharpen him up a touch.

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Gorak lost his action last time out at Newmarket but prior to that had been running very well. He should love the six furlongs at Ayr where the ground looks perfect for him. I am using a young apprentice who has started very brightly and he takes a valuable 7lb off.

Yajooz was very, very green on debut but made eye-catching ground late on. I would be very disappointed if he were green again today and expect him to improve significantly for that run.

Wynter Wildes doesn't know how to run a bad race and is two from two with today's jockey. The ground and course are perfect for her and she can get back on track today.

Teraabb is a slow burner but has plenty of ability and should be well suited by the straight 7f today. The ground looks like it will be beautiful and I expect him to take another step forward.

Atrium hated Chepstow last time out and in hindsight, it was the wrong track to run him at. Sandown should be much more to his liking and the small field will suit. He can get back on track.

Bradman behaved appallingly at Salisbury last week so his mind was not on the job when he ran. We will change a few things pre-race that should hopefully keep the lid on him this time. If he behaves, then he should run considerably better than on debut.

El Jasor is a lovely big, staying type that I love to train and bring on slowly. Generally, he has been very consistent other than two attempts at more speed-oriented tracks which haven't suited him. He won nicely last time and the 2nd that day won a 100k race last night so the form has been boosted. Donny will suit as will the ground so he goes there with a good chance.

Reflex has been a shade unlucky on his last two starts and looks to be on a winnable mark. He has to prove he can do it on turf but I think going up to ten furlongs will suit him. Also, the quirky track should be to his liking.

Italian Magic ran better last time out where it clearly looked as if he would benefit from a step up in trip. This 12 furlongs at Wolverhampton should be ideal and my apprentice, who rides him, is going really well at present. He should be competitive off this mark.

Beccara Rose has always been a favourite of mine but she has continued to hit the post. She ran very well last time out at Sandown but didn't quite get home up the hill. A return to a mile will suit her and she has a very good draw. She can go close.

Appellant ran a cracker on debut and then I begged his owner not to run him at Ascot but he doesn't spend too much time in the country and was able to watch him run. We took our chance but the ground was far too quick. He should love Newcastle and has been working well at home. I expect him to put the Ascot performance behind him.

Bradman is an immature Australia ccolt who has done plenty of work and is ready to run. He will improve for the experience but the mile at Salisbury should be perfect and we expect him to make a respectable debut.

Power Of Darkness was unsuited by the track at Windsor where a slow start meant he was always on the back foot. Before that, he had run very well at Chepstow. He has won over this course and distance, loves quick ground and this is a poor race. He won't have a better chance to run well.

Surrey Noir ran a cracker last time from a horrible draw, making up loads of late ground from miles off the pace. He is much better drawn tonight so we can pop out and sit closer to te pace which should make life easier. He should go very well.

Fitz Perfectly ran much better at Kempton last time and she clearly likes the AW surface there. She is well drawn this evening and we plan to make plenty of use of her. I am hopeful she can take another step forward and go very close here.

Art De Vivre won impressively the other day and runs under a penalty and is therefore 2lb well in compared with her new mark. I don't think she will have a problem with Lingfield and this is the last time she will ever be able to run in this grade. She should take some beating.

Yaajooz is a nice juvenile who is ready to rock and roll. His work has been good and the 7f at Southwell should suit him ideally. He can make a nice debut.

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Churchill Rose won nicely last time out at Yarmouth and this has been the plan ever since. The track should suit her, she is well drawn and Kieran knows her well. She shouldn't have a problem with the AW surface and can go very close again.

Zainabb made a nice debut at Newmarket in a decent race a few weeks ago. She has improved for that run and is ready to head back to the races. The 7.5 furlongs at Beverley will suit her and she has a cracking draw. She can go well.

Art De Vivre has run well on all three starts to date. She bumped into a good one last time but ran with credit. She should have no problem stepping up in trip and William Buick is flying. She goes there with a decent chance.

Wynter Wildes has a very good record at Newcastle and ran well last time at Windsor, a track that's possibly not tailor-made for her. She looks great and is in good order. She can go close.

Despite having risen significantly in the handicap, Gorak has been a star this year, A lot of his best form has been in smaller fields hence the decision to run in this Listed race today. He has plenty to find on ratings but most of the opposition are out of form and the race could throw up a shock result. I wouldn't be remotely surprised if he went close today.

Teraabb made a decent debut at Sandown on ground that would have been much too soft. The 7f around Kempton should suit him well and he too will have learnt plenty from his debut. His work at home has been good so I would expect him to go well tonight.

Surrey Noir has been a shade disappointing to date, but he has been gelded since his last run and this has been the target for a while. The 7f at Kempton should suit and I have put a set of cheek-pieces on him just to sharpen him up a touch. James Doyle knows him well. 

Gutsy Girl made a lovely debut at Ascot and I expect her to take a big step forward today. We have the Haggas filly to beat but conditions should be perfect for us and I expect her to go close.

Grand Alliance has been kept to 1m4f and gained his best win on soft ground first time out this year at Newbury in the Group 3 John Porter. He will be happy on the surface here and I think it's worth taking a chance going up to 1m7f with a Group 2 prize in the offing.

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El Jasor never got into it at York last time out on a track that possibly didn't suit him. He should stay ten furlongs and Newbury should be perfect. I think we will get back on track today.

Marbaan ran a cracker last time out at Goodwood, beaten by two Group 1 horses. His form is as strong as anything in the race and he looks a picture. Hopefully, he can get some cover and pick them off at the finish.

Cumulonimbus is a star. He never runs a bad race and has his perfect conditions today. There is plenty of pace in the race which is not ideal for a horse that likes to go forward but he is just as happy taking a lead and doesn't have to be in front. He can win again.

Wynter Wildes is incredibly consistent and should be well suited to the sharp 12 furlongs at Windsor. She likes quick ground and Callum suits her. She can go well.

Power Of Darkness ran much better last time out in the visor and we have kept it on for today. He should have no problem with Windsor and Laura Pearson rode him very well last time. I hope he can take another step forward as he is very well handicapped.

Reflex ran very well at Wolves, showing that the penny is dropping. I think this stiff mile will suit him and it doesn't look the strongest race in the world. He should go close.

Walderstern has not been easy to train as he has his own ideas about the world and he then picked up an injury in the spring. He's ready to run now but I expect him to be very green today. He will improve significantly for the run.

Bespoke ran poorly on debut but she is better than that and Catterick is a very tough course on which to start a career.. Lingfield's sharp 5f will suit her as she has tons of speed. She can outrun her odds.

Hallrose ran very green on debut and is a slow burner. I expect her to have learnt plenty from that run and would like to see an improved performance today. Her life will get easier once she can run in handicaps.

Fitz Perfectly is nowhere near as bad as she has been showing on the racetrack. I think I ran her over too far last time and I have a feeling she is better on all-weather. I think Kempton will suit and she has a lovely draw today. She's a massive price and I expect her to outrun those odds.

Cracked Up has shown very little so far in her career but this is her first time in a handicap and life should be much easier for her than in novices. I have no idea if she will stay the trip but she doesn't have the speed for shorter. The track will suit her.

Zainab is a nice filly that's ready to make her debut. Like all of my newcomers, she will improve for the run. She's well-balanced and a good mover so should handle conditions today.

Atrium won well at Donny last time when it was great to see him get his head back in front. I think he will like Chepstow and he seems in cracking order at home. He should go close tonight with a big prize at stake.

Beccara Rose is very talented but is quite fragile hence she is still lightly raced. I'm sure she stays 10 furlongs but she gave herself no chance of getting home on her first attempt at Newbury. We won't be riding as aggressively this time around. I hope the ground doesn't dry out too much.

Shahbaz should have won one of these Racing League prizes at Yarmouth two weeks ago when he got going too late. Every time I've tried him over 10f he has looked as though it stretches him but there was no doubt he looked like he needed further, He should go well.

Power Of Darkness has struggled since moving to my yard and I am no closer to finding the key to him. Hopefully, the addition of a visor will make a positive difference.

Churchill Rose ran well in a much stronger race last time. I think this track suits her and she is versatile ground-wise. She can go well here.

Gorak has been an absolute star and I am totally convinced he has the speed for 6f. It is meant to rain heavily all morning which won't be a problem for him as he has form on heavy ground and it will bring out his stamina. I think he is a massive price.

Willowbank has been incredibly disappointing on the track. She works well at home but seems to get everything the wrong way round when she gets to the races. The ground was far too quick for her last time when 5f was plenty sharp enough too. Conditions today are perfect and she should enjoy this course. I'm hoping the hood encourages her to settle better early on.

Power Of Darkness has slipped down to a very nice mark and seems to like Newmarket. He doesn't want the ground too soft so we will keep an eye on conditions.

Italian Magic found the ground far too quick at Newbury last time so the predicted soft going should be much more to his liking. I do not know at this stage what his ideal trip is but every jockey that rides him thinks he wants further than a mile.

Teraabb is a lovely 2yo who has been working well at home. Like all of mine, I expect him to improve for the outing but he is ready to run a nice race. There is plenty of rain forecast and I have no idea what he will think of soft ground.

Marbaan ran a career-best two starts ago at Salisbury, splitting two horses that have won and finished 2nd in Group 1 sprints. He then ran no race at Ascot where the race wasn't run to suit. He has won over course and distance so we know he loves the track. He wouldn't want the ground too soft, I'll be happy with good to soft.

Art De Vivre improved significantly from her debut to post a good effort at Goodwood last time. She should have no problem with the drop back to 12 furlongs but the ground is an unknown. On pedigree, she should be fine and both jockeys felt she would improve for some cut in the ground but you never know until you try it.

Tan Rapido made a lovely debut at Newcastle when 2nd in a strong race. He has loads of pace so a sharp 5f won't be a problem at all. He's a very straightforward horse and I expect him to go close.

Wynter Wildes has a very good record at Newcastle and seems to love the all-weather. My apprentice has won on her in the past and as she has been in good order at home, she can go well.

Tamalla has improved and improved again this year and should suit Newmarket. Any cut in the ground is a positive and he will have no problems with the undulations. It's a competitive race but he has every chance.

Kodi Lion is a nice two-year-old who has been working well at home. Seven furlongs at Newcastle is ideal and he has a decent draw in the middle of the pack. He can make a nice debut.

Appellant made a lovely debut at Ayr recently when he looked like he would improve significantly for the run. The softer the better for him and a stiff 6f should suit well. It's a tough race but he has good form and can go well.

Holy Fire has rarely put a foot wrong in five starts but this will be her first-ever run on turf. Nothing at home has suggested she wouldn't be as good as she is on AW but I just wanted to avoid either extreme of ground. The drop to a stiff 5f will be no problem at all. She can go well.

Gutsy Girl is a filly we like a lot. Her work has been good at home and the 6f at Ascot should suit her perfectly. I'm hoping the ground dries out a bit as she wouldn't want it soft. Jamie has ridden her at home and knows her well.

Cumulonimbus just keeps improving and was a decent third in a very strong handicap last time out. I have a sneaky feeling he is better over ten furlongs and he has won over this course and distance. Frankie will suit him well and the rain is not an issue.

Shahbaz has to have soft ground and I am delighted the rain has come for him. I didn't feel like he was putting in 120% last time at Ayr which is why I have upgraded the cheek-pieces to a visor. A straight track suits him and he has more than enough speed for a mile.

Hallrose has had a few niggles hence she is only just making it to a racetrack now. I have been pleased with her work recently and she will love the soft ground. Five furlongs could be plenty sharp enough and I expect her to improve a lot for the run.

Reflex has been very disappointing so far but a drop to handicaps should make life easier. An extended mile around Wolves should suit, but he needs to break well. I am hoping the visor will sharpen him up.

Tan Rapido ran a cracker on debut at Newcastle, just failing to beat a horse with previous experience. He seems to have taken his race really well and we think the ground will be fine although we will check before he leaves for the races. He has a good draw and Callum Shepherd knows him well.

Atrium ran a cracker in the Royal Hunt Cup and we think he is well worth a try over shorter. The cheek-pieces seemed to sharpen him up and any rain will be a positive.

Kodi Lion is a nice 2yo who is ready to run. Like all of mine she will improve for the race but I would like to see a nice debut today.

Cloudbreaker ran a great race at Royal Ascot from an awful draw. This is a tough Listed race but conditions are perfect and she can go well.

Vadream has got her ground at a track where she has an excellent record - the softer the better. This is a Group 1 so far from a walkover but as she showed at the Guineas meeting, she is very good on her day.

Gorak has been an absolute star this year, improving from a mark of 73 to 105. He ran a cracker last time in the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot when drawn on the wrong side, which tells me he can still be competitive off his current mark.

El Jasor won nicely on handicap debut at Redcar recently and looks in good order for his race at York today. He needs rain, but there is plenty forecast today, so the ground should be perfect.

Holy Rocket is a nice little two-year-old colt that came from the Breeze-Up. I have done very little with him as he knew his job well when he got here. Any juice in the ground at Newbuy would be a bonus.

Grand Alliance is a very unlikely runner. We have been hoping for rain but sadly it's all missed Newmarket, We will wait to see what the ground is officially but unless it is on the soft side of good we won't be running today.

Tequilamockingbird has been a star for the yard and very nearly won again last time out. She has won over course and distance and has a good apprentice on board who takes off a valuable 7lb. She can go well.

Willowbank has been very disappointing to date but I have not given up on her and my two-year-olds were sick she ran her two races. She seems to have plenty of speed so I have no problem with five furlongs. I have always felt she might need some cut in the ground but she ran poorly on soft on debut so I'm happy to try her on this quicker surface.

Bespoke should have run months ago but she has had a couple of boring setbacks which have delayed her debut. She is now very much ready for a run and has plenty of speed for five furlongs. The draw has not been kind though.

Cracked Up doesn't look up to winning a maiden. She will become much more competitive once she gets a handicap mark after this run.

Holy Fire has a very good record on all-weather and this looks an obvious spot for her. She gas a great draw in 2 and Callum knows her well. Should go close.

Shahbaz has been waiting for soft ground which it appears he has got today. He has loads of speed so I am not worried by the drop back in trip. He seems in cracking order at home so will go close.

Appelant is a nice two-year-old Kodiac colt that has been working well at home. Six furlongs with some cut in the ground is ideal and I am hopeful of a promising debut.

Cumulonimbus has improved again this year and deserves a crack at a big race like this. He is unbeaten at Haydock and we have the best jockey at the track on board. He needs to take another step forward but we couldn't be happier with him at home.

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Tangled In Time was incredibly disappointing recently at Newmarket but I think she hated the ground, hence we have taken her back to all-weather. A wide draw makes things tough too, but she tends to be good out of the gates, so hopefully, she can get a decent early position and run a nice race from there.

Fitz Perfectly was disappointing at Chelmsford but she blew the start and never had a chance to get in the race. That was a considerably hotter affair to this one and I like the switch to turf for her. She is in good order at home and is overpriced in my opinion.

Reflex is a slow burner who will improve with each race as he's one of those horses that will take a few runs for the penny to drop. He should like the track and conditions today, so I expect him to take another step forward, although life will become easier once he is in handicaps.

Tan Rapido has been working well at home but my 2yos have hardly set the world alight this year so I am going there more in hope than expectation. He is extremely straightforward and the stiff 5f should suit him well.

Hello Zabeel was a touch unlucky last time out getting too far back and running on when the race was over. He is drawn a touch wide again but hopefully, he can get a better break and sit slightly closer to the pace. He can definitely win if things fall right.

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Churchill Rose has been disappointing so far but it looks like she just stays and stays. The longer distance should suit and the ground will be lovely and the track ideal. Could be her day.

Surrey Noir was unlucky not to win on second start before disappointing on quick ground at Donny. He needs it to rain today but there is some in the forecast and we will be monitoring that closely. If conditions are right he should have a good chance.

I have struggled to find the key to Power Of Darkness so far. He isn't an easy horse to train and he has lots of his own ideas. He has a good record at Newmarket and conditions should suit, He has dropped down to a very dangerous mark if he can get it right.

Wynter Wildes won nicely last time out, showing a brilliant attitude to get back up and win at Haydock. This is a tougher race today but she is the most determined of fillies and will not go down without a fight.

Grand Alliance is talented but extremely quirky and he can hang if he hits the front. He is also better going left-handed and Ascot of course is right-handed. He is in great order at home and working well and has more than enough ability to play a part today.

Tangled In Time has had two outings from my yard and has run well both times. This trip is definitely her best and I have been pleased with her homework. She can go well today.

Art De Vivre ran respectably on debut and seems to have taken a good deal from that first racecourse experience. The stretch to 14 furlongs should suit her well and she can take another nice step forward.

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El Jasor is another that has been improving nicely of late. I think the ten furlongs around Redcar will fit well for him and he too should love the ground. He is capable of winning off his present mark.

Shahbaz has been working great at home and I'm not convinced ten furlongs doesn't stretch him. This straight mile should suit him perfectly and the ground will be beautiful.

Marbaan ran a cracker last time over a sharp 6f, taking on some decent older sprinters. The more testing 6f at Ascot will suit him better and he could be the forgotten horse in the race. Great each-way chance.

Gorak was put up 19lb for finishing 4th in a Group 3 race last time which has absolutely shattered his mark. He is however a remarkable horse who never runs a bad race. I wouldn't be in the least surprised if he ran another big one with ground and hopefully, track to suit.

Cloudbreaker is able to run 4lb well in today as her handicap mark is due to go up on Saturday. She looks a picture and is improving all the time but stall 20 of 20 makes life very tough.

Atrium hasn't fired yet this year but his work at home has been good and it's been a case of things not falling right for him so far. This race should set up perfectly for him and the rain yesterday was a big plus. He can go well on a track he loves.

Vadream has had a wonderful year already, the highlight her Palace House Stakes win on 2000 Guineas Day in soft ground. Annoyingly, all the rain forecast for Sunday missed the track but more is forecast this morning and if did go soft she would have a massive chance.

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Tequilamockingbird has had a nice break since her last run. She had been on the go for a while and was just going through the motions. Twelve furlongs at Wolves suits her well and this race looks ideal. She can go close.

Hello Zabeel ran well after a break at Windsor recently and should have come on for the run. He has gone very well around Chester over seven furlongs and this drop to six should suit even better. He can go well.

Power Of Darkness ran well at Yarmouth and after that, we thought it was worth trying him over ten furlongs as he was so relaxed through the race and hit the line well. As a strong traveller, he should have no problem going around Chester and he has a decent draw.

Italian Magic ran well on debut but has slightly disappointed since then. I'm looking forward to seeing him run on better ground and the mile at Newbury should be perfect. Stall 1 isn't ideal as he could get stuck out on the wing with no cover which isn't easy for an inexperienced horse.

Tawalla, like Holy Fire, is an unexposed improving 3yo and had he been drawn in Holy Fire's slot and the reverse for the filly, I would have been suggesting Tawalla would be hard to beat. The draw makes things much more complicated. A dead heat for 1st would be nice!

We run two in this. Holy Fire and Tawalla have similar profiles and look very unexposed and progressive 3yo's. Holy Fire has by far the better of the draw and should be able to get a nice early position which may enable her to stay just ahead of the colt, but that's not guaranteed..

Wynter Wildes ran better than her finishing position suggested at Chester last time out and this return to a more conventional track will suit much better. She is getting well handicapped and I was very pleased with her work last week. She can go close.

Al Rufaa has not had the rub of the green in his last two runs this year when both times he has been completely stopped in his run He seems to be in good order at home and I think the 7f at Goodwood will suit him well. He can bounce back to form.

Churchill Rose looks a big price to me as she was only a couple of lengths behind the 4/1 2nd favourite in this race last time out. The big question mark with her is whether the switch to turf will suit her but she has worked well on grass at home so I see no reason why it wouldn't. She stays well and carries no weight.

Reflex made a low-key debut at Newbury but that was in a big field on ground he may not have loved. This is a much easier task today and I would expect to see improvement from the debut.

Gorak is dumped in at the deep end but it's a weak race for a Group 3 to my mind and we know he likes the conditions. He has won over course and distance recently and is taking his races well. I think he will outrun his odds.

Cumulonimbus won nicely at Newmarket recently and I have had my eye on this race since then. He has won at the track and Harry knows him well. Quick ground is the slight unknown but he is a good moving horse so I don't think that will be a problem.

Victory House will win a race when things fall right for him. He got caught wide last time and that's never easy at Salisbury. The sharp 7f here should suit well and if they go a decent gallop he can pick up the pieces late on.

Tangled In Time ran well at Wolverhampton recently but this looks a stronger maiden, Things will get easier for her when she is able to run in handicaps.

Fitz Perfectly ran well when 3rd over the line first time in a handicap at Windsor but was disqualified when her jockey weighed in light. She has gone really well at Chelmsford in the past and the step up to 10f will suit her. She can run well at a big price.

Cracked Up ran okay on debut but needs to take a good step forward to be competitive in this. She should love the track and has worked well on the all-weather gallop. She might find life easier in handicaps later on.

Beccara Rose has disappointed so far this year but I think she has had excuses and today's conditions should be ideal. She ran well at the track last season and is working the best I have had her this year.

Art De Vivre is a big immature filly that will stay all day. She will need the run mentally today but conditions and track are perfect. Looking forward to her run.

Trois Vallees has run well twice since joining my yard but we are yet to find the key to her. I put a visor on her during the week and she worked really well. If it has the same effect on the track she will go very close.

Power Of Darkness has run one nice race for us since joining this year but he was beaten a long way at Newmarket last time. This is a big drop in class and he could run into a place.

Hello Zabeel was disappointing last time out at Chelmsford but he had been on the go for a long time and I think he needed a freshen-up. He should love conditions today and 6f at Windsor is ideal for him. Hopefully, he can get back on track today.

Marbaan ran brilliantly at Ascot is a very tough Group 3, getting outpaced at a crucial stage before staying on all the way to the line. He has won at Salisbury before and the stiff 6f should be perfect. Three-year-olds have won the last two runnings of this race.

Wynter Wildes ran well on her seasonal debut but was very disappointing at Ascot recently. She has run well at Chester in the past and the ground will be perfect for her. She can go well under her top apprentice.

Gorak has been a star this year, running consistently in every start. He showed himself to be in great order at Chester last time out and has won on quick ground in the past. He can go well again today.

Al Rufaa was very unlucky at Chester last time out where he would have finished much closer had he not got blocked at a crucial moment. The ground should be lovely and he seems in goof order. Hopeful.

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Italian Magic has twice run well on desperate ground, but I think he will be happier on the easier surface at Chelmsford. This is a tough race but life should get easier for him in handicaps.

Edward is by smart young sire Havana Grey and from a speedy female family. He's a nice horse who has been working well at home. Mine always need a run first time out but he has a nice draw and should go well.

Willowbank completely fluffed her lines at Ascot having shown plenty of promise at home. I have absolutely no idea what went wrong that day but am certain she is far better than the result. She has a lovely draw and should have no problem with Kempton.

Tangled In Time is a recent recruit to the yard so today is a real fact-finding mission. Her work at home has been good and I think the 6f around Wolves is perfect. She should run a nice race.

Surrey Noir was unlucky not to win last time out at Chelmsford. He got caught in a pocket at the wrong time and didn't get out until too late. He's a lovely, big horse who will only improve with racing. Track and conditions today should be perfect. Big chance.

Cloudbreaker ran well on bottomless ground at Doncaster, despite hating it. She will love today's conditions and the track should suit her well. I fancy her to run a nice race at a big price.

Atrium has run okay twice his year but both times the ground has been bottomless and he doesn't like that. Today's going should be perfect and he has won over course and distance. He can go well in a strong race.

Cumulonimbus won very well at Newmarket last night so it's very unlikely he will make the trip all the way up to Hamilton. We'll see how he comes out this morning, as he clearly is in good form.

Reflex has been waiting for some decent ground as he would have hated soft going which has been pretty much everywhere of late. Newbury should really suit him and I think this trip is the right place to start. He looks well and is very fit but will improve mentally for the run.

Cumulonimbus was a shade disappointing on debut this year, but very little went his way that day. Newmarket should suit him and any rain we get will be a plus

Victory House is consistent but has failed to get his head in front. We think the drop to 6f will suit and I see no reason why he cannot transfer his all-weather form to the turf. He will be thereabouts again.

Saturn Five made a nice seasonal debut at Newbury where he found the ground too testing and the ten furlongs plenty sharp enough. The step up to 1m4f, better ground and a decent draw should all help. Hoping for a big run.

Fitz Perfectly ran really well at Chelmsford recently and should love this step up in trip. The ground is an unknown so it will be interesting to see how she copes with that. The favourite will be tough to beat but I would be pretty confident my filly is ahead of her mark and can give them something to think about.

Wynter Wildes ran really well over the sharp 10 furlongs at Chelmsford and we think this stiffer ten on soft ground will be ideal. She had a great 2022 and can go well today.

Shahbaz loves soft ground and he ran a cracker at Newmarket recently. Conditions are perfect for him today and he can go well.

Beccara Rose didn't stay 10 furlongs at Newbury recently on horrendous ground hence we have dropped her back to a mile. We have always thought a lot of this filly so it will be interesting to see what she can do in conditions we think will suit.

Tawalla ran really well recently at Catterick and I'm hopeful he can take another step forward. Six furlongs should suit and he should have no problem handling the track.

Willowbrook is a lovely 2yo with a bright future. As with all of my horses, she will improve for this first experience of racing. Soft ground shouldn't be an issue.

Al Rufaa was disappointing at Newmarket and we aren't really sure why. We have made a couple of tweaks which hopefully will bring out some improvement. I think he will suit the track and his action suggests the ground shouldn't be an issue.

Young Endless was disappointing at Wolverhampton but I think there were plenty of excuses that day. He got pushed very wide around the final bend and ran green through much of the race. He will have learnt plenty from that run and I was very keen to turn him out quickly. I expect a big improvement tonight.

Trois Vallees ran really well at Yarmouth on ground she hated. The step back up to 6f shouldn't be a problem and she seems to have come out of the last race well. My best chance of a winner on the day.

Gorak won impressively at Doncaster before twice failing to win under a penalty. The draw was against him at Redcar and then he bumped into an unexposed rival at Leicester. He has been freshened up since then and seems well. He has a good draw which is crucial around here.

El Jasor ran really well at Windsor recently and I am hopeful that he can take another decent step forward today. Ten furlongs at Chester should suit and any rain is a plus. He seems in good order at home.

It wasn't my intention to run Holy Fire so soon after last week's Kempton win but she has bounced out of her race and won't get many opportunities like this to win another. Six furlongs at Lingfield shouldn't be a problem and in a three-horse race, she should take plenty of beating.

Victory House is in good form and has run well at Southwell in the past. He has a good draw which is crucial for him and hopefully, there will be a bit of pace on as that really suits his run style.

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Vadream is in cracking form but has to have cut in the ground. We had plenty of rain last night so it will be interesting to see the official going description this morning. If it's good to soft or softer she will go there with a huge chance over a trip I'm excited to try.

Power Of Darkness has run well on his last couple of starts and I think this return to turf and a straight track can only be a positive. He also has a very good record at Newmarket. He seems well at home and can run a big race today.

Churchill Rose ran well last time over a trip that was too sharp. This step up to 10f should suit her well and we have been really happy with her at home. Tom Marquand in the plate is a big plus too.

Holy Fire made an encouraging debut at Chelmsford and was given the winter off after that as she's a big filly and had done plenty. She is ready for this return to the races and conditions should suit her perfectly. She can take a step forward and go close.

Marbaan was brilliant last season, winning the Vintage Stakes at Goodwood. He found 7f at the Curragh and Newmarket too testing, hence the drop back in trip today. Conditions at Ascot should be perfect so we will find out where we stand in a hot race.

Medrara disappointed for no apparent reason last time out so we were left scratching our heads big time! Ten furlongs at Yarmouth should suit him and any cut in the ground is a plus. My apprentice knows him well.

Italian Magic ran really well on debut at Nottingham when he showed he handles soft ground. He seems to have sharpened up for that run and I think the mile at Windsor will suit. He can give the two at the head of the market something to think about.

Cracked Up should enjoy the ten furlongs at Wetherby and is ready for her first run. As with all of Mr. Oppenheimer's fillies, she won't be knocked around on debut. Soft ground won't be a problem

Royal Razzmatazz has been a bit of a slow burner but he has improved with every start and we think the switch to turf will suit him well. The form of his last race has worked out and he seems in good order at home. He won't mind any cut in the ground.

Smoky Mountain bumped into a very good horse last time and a repeat of that performance should see him go close. He has loads of speed so the drop to 6f is no concern and his action suggests he will have no problem with soft ground.

Surrey Noir made an encouraging debut at Chelmsford and looks to have come on nicely for the experience. This looks a weaker race returning there tonight and the drop back to 6f shouldn't be a problem at all as he has plenty of speed. He must have a big chance.

Tawalla ran okay on last year's debut and seems to have done well from two to three. His work this year has been better and I am expecting to see a nice step forward. Five furlongs on soft ground will suit him well.

Young Endless has been slow to come to hand but his owners have given him the time and he looks to have done well since we last saw him on a racetrack. He is still very immature mentally so I expect him to be green, but we are pretty sure he starts life in handicaps on a workable mark.

Victory House has been incredibly frustrating but his runs recently have been better and this step up to 7f looks perfect. His best run to date has been at Wolverhampton and he has the ideal draw.

Trois Vallees is a new recruit that I am still learning about. She seems to have plenty of speed so I am hoping she won't have an issue with the drop back to 5f. The testing ground will help.

Cumulonimbus had a great end to last year and was a shade unlucky at Nottingham where chasing a ferocious pace was probably not ideal. This track should suit him and he is fit and ready to run. Hollie won on him last year so knows him well.

Aussie Mystic has progressed slowly with every start and I'm hopeful he can take another small step forward tonight. The longer trip should suit and he will have no problem with the ground.

We bought Saturn Five at the sales from the Joseph O'Brien stable so today is very much a fact-finding mission. His work has been good and he has run well on soft ground in the past. He will stay beyond 10 furlongs so that should help him on the testing ground today.

Atrium fluffed his lines in the Lincoln at Doncaster, however, we don't think he likes being crowded in his races and he got stuck in the middle of the pack that day. A smaller field and outside draw should help and he will have no problem with the ground.

Grand Alliance ran very well over this course and distance at the backend of last season. This looks hotter and he is priced accordingly. He will love the conditions and has been working well but realistically, we are hoping for a place at best.

Beccara Rose has long been the apple of my eye and I was delighted with both her runs last year. She is a very big filly and has grown into her frame over the winter so I am hopeful she will have taken a nice step forward. The move up to 10f will suit too. It's a strong maiden so she is up against it but I would be disappointed if she didn't hold her own.

Fitz Perfectly made a lovely debut at Newcastle last year before fluffing her lines in a hot race at Newmarket - the winner won the Nell Gwyn impressively at Newmarket yesterday. There were plenty of excuses for her that day so I am hopeful she can bounce back to form. My one concern is that 7f might be on the sharp side for her.

Shahbaz won nicely at Newmarket at the end of last year and looks a lovely middle-distance prospect for the year ahead. I don't want the ground to dry up too much as he loves to get his toe in. Ten furlongs is ideal for now and he always runs a good race so he is likely to be thereabouts.

Al Rafaa is a new recruit to the yard having been acquired from the Gosden stable at the autumn HIT sales. I have been happy with how he has settled into the yard. Improving one of theirs doesn't happen often but I think he will love these conditions and we have been very happy with his work at home.

Churchill Rose was heavily in season when she ran last time at Wolverhampton but unfortunately, we only discovered that after she ran. She is a much better filly than the run suggested and we hope she will prove that to be the case at a track where she has performed well in the past.

El Jasor is a nice big colt who made a fine debut over an inadequate trip at Kempton last year. Ten furlongs on soft ground will suit him well and he can take a nice step forward here.

Gorak has had a busy time of it recently but he takes his races exceptionally well. He is 5lb well in today and the race is far weaker than on Monday when he had absolutely no chance from his draw. He should take all the beating today.

Wynter Wildes had an amazing year in 2022, running 13 times and winning three. She deserved her holiday and seems to have done well for it. Ten furlongs around Chelmsford might be a touch sharp but she is in great order and can go well. She would be plenty fit enough.

Gorak was very impressive last weekend at Doncaster and he seems to have taken the race very well. The handicapper is going to put him up a fair bit for that performance so it makes sense to run him again before his new mark kicks in. Conditions should be perfect for this improving young horse.

Vadream was very impressive at Donny last weekend, however there is so much against her today. She has to cope with a six-day back-up as well as very different conditions. She has bounced out of the race though and looks a picture. If she repeats that performance she will be very hard to beat.

Tequilamockingbird was lame after her race at Newcastle last time out which explains why she ran poorly. She has an excellent record at Lingfield and the wide draw isn't a disaster as she tends to be ridden patiently. She is best off a strong pace so hopefully they go a good clip.

Power of Darkness clicked into gear last time out at Newcastle when finishing third despite not getting any cover. This has been the plan for a while and he seems in good order at home. The sharp mile should suit him.

Pirate King has been a star for the yard but it's been a while since he got his head in front. He runs off his lowest mark in a very long time and is back at his favourite track. The big field also suits him as he loves a strong gallop. Can go well.

Victory House has been a touch unlucky recently being caught wide both times. It's only a matter of time before he puts it all together and goes very close as he is well ahead of his mark. There looks to be a fair bit of pace on today which will definitely suit him.

Italian Magic is a very good-looking gelding that had a few niggles last year so was unable to run. He is ready for this race today and has a lovely draw. As with all of mine on debut he will not be knocked around but I would like to see an encouraging performance.

Gorak has been unlucky not to have won over the winter. I'm not convinced he is suited to all-weather as his run style suggests he would be happier on turf. The drop to 7f is fine and he has race fitness on his side. If he handles the ground he will go very close.

Cloudbreaker is a filly we like a huge amount. Ten furlongs on turf should suit her well but we have no idea about the going. She worked really well on soft ground recently but she needs  to prove it on the track. If she handles these conditions it will take a good one to beat her.

Medrara won nicely over course and distance last time, taking a big step forward from his previous runs. He looks a picture and as the win will have done his confidence good, he can go well again.

Atrium has been aimed at the Lincoln ever since he was balloted out of the Balmoral at Ascot in November. He won his last race over this course and distance and loves cut in the ground. A 4lb rise is very fair and while this is another big step forward he is very consistent when getting his conditions and can go close.

Vadream has been running well on AW recently but I don't think she is suited to racing around a bend, so returning to a straight track has to be a big plus. Anything like a repeat of her performances at the end of last year would see her going very close.

Victory House is possibly the most frustrating horse in my yard as he works really well at home but so far hasn't produced on the track. He shows plenty of speed on the gallops so we feel the drop back to six furlongs is worth a try.

Churchill Rose has run well twice this year but has been crying out for a step up in trip. She should see the mile out well and will hopefully stay even further in the future. She could have been drawn slightly further in but stall six is fine. I think she can take a step forward off a very fair initial mark.

Surrey Noir is a lovely big colt who was nearly ready to run last year before picking up an unjury. His work this winter has been pleasing and he definitely has a bright future. The draw is not ideal but he has been good out of the gates so hopefully he can get a nice position somewhere. James Doyle in the saddle is always a bonus.

Smoky Mountain made an encouraging debut when 4th at Southwell. He had a very wide trip that day so if anything you could upgrade the run slightly. He worked nicely last week and I think the sharp 7f is perfect. The draw looks good, too, so plenty to like about his chance.

We are very much finding our way with Power Of Darkness as he is a recent addition to our yard. It looks like this step up to a mile should suit well and I think the track also plays to his strengths. Hoping to see a better run this evening.

Aussie Mystic has been very disappointing so far and we really can't work out why. The jockey last time said his breathing was poor so we tried a tongue tie at home and it seemed to help him. If it proves to be the key then he is much better than he has shown so far, but he clearly comes with a big risk attached.

Power Of Darkness ran well at Lingfield where 7f was possibly a shade too short. That distance again around this sharp track will probably find him out too, but he needs to run twice before Good Friday AW Finals day and this is the only option I have.

Medrara has his issues but is consistent and can pick up a little race somewhere. Ten furlongs around Chelmsford should suit and this looks a poor race. Chances.

Vadream tends to get better with every run so as long as she sticks to that trend she should take another step forward today. It's a tough Listed race but 7f around Wolves should suit well and she will run her race. Possibilities.

Victory House has proven to be very frustrating as his work at home is very good but he hasn't really delivered on the track. The application of a visor and 7lb off his back should help.

I was delighted with Churchill Rose's run last time out when she proved her debut to be all wrong. She should take another step forward this evening although the suspicion is that she will be still better when stepped up in trip.

Tequilamockingbird has been so consistent all winter and deserves to get her head back in front. The conditions of this race are perfect for her and the track should suit her running style ideally. She can go well this evening.

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Gorak has been unlucky not to win this year but looks sure to get his head in front sooner rather than later. The step up to a mile should work well as he has found 7f too sharp on the AW. Also we have a top apprentice on our side.

Hello Zabeel won nicely at Lingfield last time out and is thriving at present. Six furlongs around Chelmsford should suit him well and he can go close again. He has a favourite's chance to complete his hat-trick.

Pirate King is a lovely old horse who has come down to a winnable mark. This race is no picnic though as he is up against some improving types. He ran really well at the track earlier this winter and seems in good order. Kieran Shoemark gets the best out of him.

Quizlet ran okay on his handicap debut but I am not convinced the Wolverhampton track suited him as he ran green before the penny dropped. He shows plenty of speed at home so the shorter trip shouldn't be a problem and the cheek-pieces should sharpen him up a bit.

Smoky Mountain has been working nicely at home and looks a decent prospect. As usual wih mine first time out he will come on for the run, but he has done enough at home to make a nice debut.

Aussie Mystic ran a shocker on debut when he was colty in the preliminaries and ran green as grass thereafter. He is nowhere as bad as the run suggested and I expect a considerably better performance today. That's not to say he's going to win but I'm sure he won't be tailed off either.

Pirate King has had a hit-and-miss winter, however I have had a completely clear run since his last race whereas he had a setback before that one. I don't think I could have him any better than he is now. He loves this track and has become dangerously handicapped if back to his best.

Power Of Darkness is a newcomer to the yard and therefore this is a massive fact-finding mission. He shows loads of speed at home, so we think the drop to 7f will be fine. He is well drawn which will help too.

Vadream ran poorly last time at Lingfield two weeks ago but a lot went wrong that day when 6f was probably sharp enough. This 7f today will suit her much better and this is a far weaker field although the Rae Guest filly is no slouch. Good chance.

Gorak ran a really nice race when 2nd last time at Southwell in a conteste that has worked out pretty well. This has been the plan since, and I think 7f furlongs around Chelmsford will suit. He can go close.

Churchill Rose was very disappointing on debut, however she had been showing more at home beforehand. She is bred to stay well and the seven furlongs will be plenty sharp enough. Probably one for handicaps over further in time.

Tequilamockingbird has run a couple of cracking races in stronger company than this recently. I think the 12 furlongs around Wolverhampton will suit her well and the wide draw is no problem as we will be riding her patiently anyway.

Cloudbreaker is a lovely filly who came back lame after winning at Newmarket last July and as a consequence has not run since. The step up to nine furlongs should suit her well but it won't be easy conceding 7lb to some potentially talented fillies.

Quizlet had three runs over what we hope will prove to have been a trip short of his best last year. He has had a little break and is now ready to go again. If he stays this far then he has a cracking chance, although the favourite was impressive the other day at Newcastle.

Vadream finished off last year really well and has had a little break since then. She is ready to go now and I think she will like this track. She is nicely in at the weights too.

Hello Zabeel won nicely last time at Southwell but he picked up a niggle afterwards and that's why we've not seen him on the track for three months. He seems in good order at home and I'm pretty sure he is still ahead of his mark. Ryan Moore on board is always a help.

Via Serendipity has been bitterly unlucky not to have won this winter. He has a great record at the track and he should have no problem with the mile. The stronger the pace the better. Each-way chance.

Medrara has been really disappointing so I am slightly clutching at straws by stepping him up half a mile in trip. He has run well at this track in the past and his pedigree suggests there is hope of his staying this far. However, he has a lot of questions to answer right now.

Colombidea has had a fantastic winter. She was drawn in the car park in France in a Listed race over ten furlongs where we decided to ride her aggressively and she didn't get home. Before that she had looked very progressive. This is a big drop in grade and we are hopeful she can bounce back at a track where she has won before.

Seasett has been very inconsistent since returning after a break in the middle of last year, although his best recent performance came over course and distance in November. He seems in good order at home and is off a mark he can definitely win from. I would not be surprised to see him bounce back today.

Royal Razzmatazz got everything the wrong way round at Southwell last time where he ended up in front which is the last place I wanted to be. We will ride him slightly more conservatively this time and I would expect a much better run.

Medrara has been really disappointing since joining my yard. I have no idea what his perfect distance is so we are stepping him right up in trip today. He doesn't look useless at home and should be better than his handicap mark but he has a lot to prove right now.

Tequilamockingbird loves Lingfield and she would have finished closer to the favourite last time there had they gone a decent gallop. She needs to take another step forward but she's very reliable and I'm sure she'll run another big race.

Purple Ribbon is a very good filly but she will need to be, carrying top-weight in a decent handicap. She is in cracking form at home and the drop back to ten furlongs shouldn't be a problem.

Gorak was disappointing at Wolverhampton the other day when a well-backed favourite but he had been showing plenty of speed at home and I did tell the owners the trip was a concern. He travelled well but found little off the bridle and I think the drop back in trip will suit. He is by a sprinter so there is speed in the pedigree and the first-time cheek-pieces should sharpen him up too.

Victory House has been a bit frustrating to date but I should never have run him over ten furlongs last time out when he clearly didn't stay at Wolverhampton the time before. The drop back to a mile should suit and he worked well last week. I also think he will like the small field. He should go well.

Lady Ursula was disappointing last time out and has a few questions to answer. She is not short of speed so the drop to 5f looks interesting at a track where she has run well in the past.

Via Serendipity is in cracking form and comes into this race on the back of three very unlucky efforts. At his best he can go close today but he has never run at Newcastle and a lot of his best efforts have been on tighter turning tracks. That said, this place should suit his run style.

Pirate King heads back to his beloved Lingfield and seems in good order. They went very slowly at Wolverhampton last time out which didn't suit him one bit. Rob Hornby should suit him well and he is off a competitive mark. Hopeful.

Gorak is new to the yard so we are still trying to find out about him. His work has been good at home and I am happy he can be competitive off his current mark. My only question is the trip as I have a feeling I will be bringing him back in distance in time. That said, Wolverhampton is the sharpest track in the country and he has a cracking draw so he should get home today.

Royal Razzmatazz gave himself no chance to win on debut over this CD when falling out of the stalls. He did remarkably well to finish where he did and ran a cracker in sixth. He is well drawn today and can put that experience to good use and run a better race.

Chorlton Lane could not have been more impressive om debut confirming our opinion he is a smart horse. He beat absolutely nothing that day but couldn't have done it any more easily. Today is a tougher test as the Hughes horse is no slouch but we are hopeful our horse will be too good.

Lady Ursula surprised me last time as she ran a cracker in the first time visor. Interestingly, her work at home seems to have improved since that run too and I think this track will suit her. If the visor works again then she can go close.

Victory House ran great last time and is improving with every run. We have to take on the horse that beat us last time at Wolverhampton but my fella is improving rapidly and from a lovely draw, can go very close again.

Slowly but surely, Fai Fai is getting closer to winning a race. He seems to be settling much better now hence we feel the step back to 6f will suit. He also drops another grade which should make things easier. He is well dfrawn too so there is plenty to be positive about.

Via Serendipity ran a cracker at Lingfield last time out and the form has been franked nicely since. The 9.5 furlongs around Wolverhampton will suit him well as does a small field. He can go very close again.

Tequilamockingbird is unbeaten over course and distance and loves to come off a strong pace which she should get today, She seems in good order and is very easy to keep fit so the race delay will not have done her any harm. This is slightly tougher than the original field but she should still go well.

Victory House has progressed with every run and I will be disappointed if he doesn't take another step forward today. The trip and track should suit and we have a very good jockey on board. Hopeful each-way.

Somehow Holy Fire has managed to get herself withdrawn twice before races recently. She is the quietest horse in the yard at home so the antics at the races have been very out of character and I don't expect to see them tonight. She has been working well at home and I expect a nice debut if everything goes to plan before the race. 

Scylla is a big, backward filly we expect to do better as a 3yo. She's ready for a run and I think she'll go well.

Tequilamockingbird has won three times this year, twice over course and distance. She is only 1lb higher than for her victory last time out and she seems in cracking form at home. This is another step up in class but she should be suited to the conditions of the race better than anything else.

Medrara was very disappointing upped in trip at Lingfield last time and found next to nothing off the bridle. His best run to date was over this course and distance so we are hoping returning to it will bring some improvement.

Fai Fai is dropping down to a mark he can be competitive off now. He ran much better at Chelmsford last time and I think the drop to 5f will suit. He should take another step forward now.

Lady Ursula regressed last time and I didn't like the way she raced one bit. Hence we have reached for the visor very early. She has a fair bit to prove at the moment in my opinion.

El Jasor is a big, laid-back individual. He's a good-looking horse and will be a better 3yo, however he is ready for a run now. The mile at Kempton will suit him well but his biggest weapon is his attitude as he tries his heart out. I expect him to make a nice debut.

Tawalla picked up an injury in the summer otherwise we would have seen him much earlier than this. He has done plenty of work and knows his job but as always with mine he will improve for the run.

Colombidea finds herself in a weak race but she has to run 6lb wrong as she carries a penalty for last week's win while her mark was unchanged yesterday. She has run well previously at the track and the step back up to a mile will help her. She can go well despite the big weight.

Holy Fire is a nice filly who worked well with my runner yesterday that made eye-catching late headway at Southwell. Obviously this is her first day at school so we expect plenty of improvement to come from today's debut.

Vanity Affair makes his debut over hurdles today. He loves cut in the ground and stays 12f on the flat so this should be a good starting point. He has schooled well at home.

Royal Razzmatazz looks to be a nice 2yo who is ready for a run. Like all of mine he will improve for his debut but a good draw helps his chances of a decent performance today.

Pirate King ran a great race last time out after a long break. He should like this track although the only time he has raced here before he disappointed. He had been on the go for a long time then, though, and I think he was in need of a break. He seems in great form at home and we have a seriously good jockey on board. Hopeful.

Seasett ran much better last time out and I think the all-weather will really suit him and I also believe Chelmsford will work for him too. A good draw was key as he could be keen on his first time over 10 furlongs but it gives him every chance to settle. With my horses flying at present, he could go well.

Purple Ribbon is talented but extremely fragile. She got too far behind last time when running on well from the back of the field. This is a massive step up in grade for her but I don't think she's far off stakes class so it's worth a shot. She will love the track.

Via Serendipity was incredibly unlucky last time out when travelling much the best before getting stopped badly in his run. With a clear run that day he would have been in the first three and his price would have been a fraction of what it is. Ten furlongs around Lingfield suits and he can run a decent race.

Tequilamockingbird has had a good year winning twice. I think she is best over 10 furlongs off a decent pace and her best performance this year was over course and distance.Last time out they went far too steady for her and she couldn't get into the race from out the back. She is more than capable of winning off her current mark and can go well.

Colombidea bumped into a useful horse last time out, but there was plenty to like about her performance as she settled much better and clearly the penny is dropping. This looks like a match race on paper between us and the third horse home last time. One For The Frog was odds-on then, but he has looked a difficult ride on both his starts and the wide draw may not be ideal.

Iconique ran very well in a better race at Chelmsford recently. I think this track will really suit her and Hayley Turner gets on very well with her. She has a lovely draw so should be able to sit closer to the pace this time. Good each-way chance.

Lasting Legacy seems to enjoy the all-weather much more than turf hence we have returned to that surface in a bid to get things back on track. Ten furlongs around Lingfield is perfect and she has a great draw. Each-way chance.

Medrara qualified for a handicap mark after his last start and we think they have been very fair in giving him 65. The step up in trip should suit and he  has a decent draw too.

Seasett was very disappointing last time out at Haydock in conditions he should have loved. We think all-weather will suit hom and I like the configuration of the track for him today. Cheek-pieces should help too. He has a few questions to answer but I am hopeful he can bounce back today.

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Inchbae has a stayer's pedigree and after running in two one-mile handicaps, I'm hopeful she can show improvement stepping up to 1m2f. Each-way chances.

Dorothee won her maiden at Yarmouth and was then off for four months before running unplaced in her first handicap at Brighton. With that outing behind her, she could challenge for a place.

Lady Ursula was drawn on the wing last time at Yarmouth and never got any cover. She ran well under the circumstances and with a much better draw today she can improve again.

Lady Primrose ran well on debut at Yarmouth but I expect her to have improved significantly for that run. She looks a picture and this 6f at Newcastle will suit. Hopeful.

Pirate King has had a good holiday and has been doing some dressage to freshen him up and getting him to use himself properly. As a result I have never seen him in such good nick physically and am looking forward to this winter with him. He likes going left-handed and I am hopeful of a decent performance today.

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Fai Fai has been a real project, as when he arrived in my yard he was a proper handful, but we gradually sorted him out. Six furlongs around Chelmsford should suit him and he has been gelded since his last run. I am hoping for a big improvement on that effort tonight.

Colombidea found a mile on heavy ground too far last time out. The return to seven furlongs should suit her tonight and we think she will handle the track. She should go close.

Beccara Rose made a lovely debut at Doncaster on hock-deep ground. She is a filly we like a huge amount but she is a big girl and is only going to improve with age. She is well drawn and should go well around Kempton, so I'm hoping for a big run tonight

Iconique ran very well over this track last time, just doing a little too much early on. This slightly shorter trip should suit her well and Hayley knows her like the back of her hand. Big chance.

Via Serendipity has always been better on all-weather than turf. This track should suit him and he seems in great form at home. I would not be surprised if he were to run a big race tonight.

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Quizlet has run okay in maidens but realistically his life will become more interesting when he can run in handicaps. This third run should qualify him for that. 

Holy Fire is a nice big filly who has taken a bit of time to come to hand. She is finally ready to make her debut and I think we have found a nice opportunity. Callum has ridden her at home so knows her well. She will improve for the run.

Victory House has improved with each run this year and earned a reprieve from the Horses In Training sales last month. He has definitely improved for being gelded and this looks like a decent starting point in handicaps. I'm expecting a nice performance today.

Wynter Wildes has had a wonderful year running consistently all season. I'm not sure she quite saw out the 12 furlongs last time out so we drop back to a stiff ten. She will love the ground but this is obviously a big step up in grade.

Virgo has been a shade unlucky on his last two starts and as a result has dropped to a very handy mark. We think he will like the soft ground but his jockey is very inexperienced, so we have to hope he has learnt from his last couple of rides.

Tequilamockingbird has had a great year winning twice and rarely running a bad race all year. Last time out she landed in a very hot race that will work out well (2nd has already won), and I am not convinced we quite saw the trip out. Smaller field over a course and distance she has won over should suit her perfectly. She can go close again

Shahbaz has had a great year but should have won a race. Conditions should suit him perfectly and I think he will handle the track. He seems in great order at home.

Medrara was bought cheaply out of Roger Varians yard and we have taken our time with him. He is due a handicap mark after the race today so life will become easier then. We like him but he is a bit of a project

Quizlet ran ok on debut at Newcastle and hopefully he has learnt from that run and improved a bit. We think he will like the soft ground and I don’t have a problem with the track for him. His future might lie in handicaps though

Colombidea has run well twice for the yard and takes a significant drop in grade today. We think she will like the track and ground and hope that she is better than her current mark. Callum Shepherd should suit her well

Star Zinc also loves soft ground. Donny should suit him and Callum has ridden him at home. He has more than enough ability to win a race of this nature.

Vanity Affair cannot have the ground soft enough. The track will really suit him and the drop to ten furlongs should work well. We will ride him positively and his low weight should be a big plus in those circumstances. He is out of the handicap but with so much in his favour that wouldn't worry me too much.

Grand Alliance has had a very good year but is extremely quirky. He has been gelded since his last run which must be a positive. This will also be the first time he has run on ground softer than good and we think he will love it. James Doyle knows him well which is further encouragement for his chance today.

Fresh Hope has had a fantastic year and we are hoping to finish it on a good note at Newbury today. The track should suit her and we think she has been crying out for some cut in the ground all year.

Is a frustrating filly as you never know what you are going to get at the races. Conditions are perfect today but it completely depends on her mood!

is a filly we like a lot but she is a big girl and has taken her time to come to hand. They have had a lot of rain at Donny so it will be testing conditions but we think she would like a bit of cut and she has the physique to get through it.

Hello Zabeel has run two cracking races for the yard and we have had this race in mind for him for a while as we think the trip and track will suit. He seems in great order at home and should go close.

Fitz perfectly made a lovely debut at Newcastle last month and this looked like the logical next place to run her. She seems to have taken her run well and should have improved significantly for the experience. We think the track and ground will suit her.

Lady primrose is a nice filly with a decent pedigree. This is the perfect starting point for her but like my other filly she is drawn on the end and that can be very hard for a horse that has never run before

Lady Ursula seems to have taken a big step forward from her debut. This track will suit her well but the draw has not been kind to me as both of my runners are drawn on the end.