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Sunningdale £5 win only 25/1 Skybet money back as cash if 2nd, 3rd or 4th offer – Could only manage 4th in what looked a pretty decent race over 5 furlongs back in April. Not bred to appreciate the sharp sprint distance however and this son of Gleneagles who has an Italian Oaks winner in the bloodline could fare much better upped in trip today. Stable has a strong affiliation with this race with their last two entries finishing 3rd, both were out of Gleneagles and came here off the back of a run over the minimum trip. We have opted for the money back offer with Sky but would make a decent EW bet with 4 places available elsewhere.

Tacarib Bay 0.5pt EW 22/1 5 places Will Hill – Well held in the Guineas this year and will need a career best to play a hand in this race. Went close in a listed handicap on reappearance however from a mark of 103 and this has always been the target we feel for on who has a great profile for exactly this race. A decent looking renewal with plenty of talent but this one seems to have taken the traditional route and is worth a try with his trainer amongst the winners yesterday on the card.

Solid Stone 1pt win only 8/1 – The favourite Hurricane Lane lines up here the absolute one to beat on paper having won 3 group 1’s as a 3yo and finishing 3rd in the Arc. At today’s prices however we are happy to take him on with one from the Sir Michael Stoute yard who has won this race no less than 11 times, most recently back in 2018 with Crystal Ocean. The favourite today will encounter fast ground for the first time and that has to be a slight worry given his breeding. Not a massive negative but a small chink in the armor nonetheless. The selection was pretty impressive in the Huxley up at Chester last time out and should be good enough to give the market leader something to think about.

Dragon Symbol 0.5pt EW 40/1 6 places – Has to enter equations here judged on last years G1 form and given the fact that he is one of the few in here that is at his absolute best on very fast ground. Disqualified and placed 2nd behind Campanelle in last years Commonwealth cup and went on to put in some pretty big efforts thereafter. That was until his last run of the season when very disappointing behind Creative Force. Has switched yards since and has not been in the same form since. That said his latest run was an improved one and the yard could well be getting him back to somewhere near himself and that would be very dangerous given his form here last term. Naval Crown, Garrus and Vadream all look to hold decent EW value at huge odds too judged on previous form.

Commanche Falls 0.5pt EW 40/1 8 places Skybet – Won the Stewards Cup at Goodwood from a 2lb lower mark so is certainly handicapped to go close on his form from last term. Returned in good form too with a good 2nd at Doncaster before disappointing at Epsom last time out when not looking too comfortable on the track. Has a decent draw down the centre of the course and is one that always looks comfortable in these big field handicaps. Loves the quick ground he will encounter here and the booking of David Probert looks to be a good one too with him being 2 from 4 for the yard for a 50% strike.

Honiton 1pt win only 9/2 + Groundbreaker 0.5pt EW 25/1 5 places – Runaway winner of a very ordinary race last time out but placed against some pretty decent rivals previous to that run. Ground looks ideal and is no doubt the pick of the Gosden duo based on Frankie Dettori’s booking here. Groundbreaker looks a sound EW bet for last years winning trainer Andrew Balding who should fare better in this company from what looks a very fair opening mark

Stratum 1pt win only 10/1 W/O Trueshan Will Hill – Won the race last year very comfortably and has been given an outing to put him right before coming here for a second tilt for the Willie Mullins yard who are looking for a 4th win in this contest. We have opted to place the bet without Trueshan as we suspect he could be withdrawn which would cause a sizeable R4 and 10/1 looks generous given he is best price 14/1 with that runner. Also 13/2 is available with Will Hill without Trueshan and Wordsworth if the O Brien runner is giving you nightmares. Market confidence does not seem to be there for the Willie Mullins runner following a poor reappearance but he is a wiley old fox and he would be foolish to ignore here.

Lady Bullet 1pt win only 16/1 + She’s Hot 0.5pt EW 50/1 4 places B365 – Lady Bullet is one with a decent sprint pedigree who proved that she can go over this distance last time out winning a decent looking race in good style, and won going away from the field. Fast ground should be no issue and will be bang there with the pace from the off. Looks a tough filly. She’s Hot is bred to appreciate this slightly longer trip and should be able to get competitive from a big price. Yard have done very well with their 2yo’s in recent years and are no strancer to a winner at this meeting.

Flotus 0.5pt EW 50/1 5 places B365 + Gis A Sub 0.5pt EW 80/1 6 places Skybet – We like both of these judged on their 2yo form and despite neither of them putting their best feet forward yet this term that can all change now the conditions are set. Both will really enjoy the quicker ground and that in particular will see Gis A Sub in a much better light and Flotus looked to be on her way back with a much improved performance last time out giving something to build on. She was second in the Juddmonte last year and that form alone put her bang in this race should she turn up in the right mood.

Contact 1pt win only 9/1 – Very progressive 4yo who fits the bill perfectly for this race. Strong travelling, acts on any ground and was only narrowly denied on reappearance by Get Shirty who won here on Tuesday, quickly followed that up with two very good looking wins since and is open to yet more progress having looked to still have a little in hand at Haydock back in May.

Sandrine 1pt win only 12/1 – A very strong race in which over half the field hold excellent chances but we opt for one from the winning yard from last term who won this with one who had a very similar prep. 5th in the 1000 Guineas behind Cachet but should come on for that run and will be open to plenty of progress here. Was just getting going having run a little keen early doors and will have learned a lot from that first run over the mile.

Love Interest 0.5pt EW 20/1 8 Places SkyBet – Progressive sort who was unfortunate to run into a very good sort on reappearance in Nashwa who was 3rd in this years Oaks, followed that up with another good run in a listed race and is well worth a try dipping into handicap company for the first time. Ground should be no issue, looks the sort to be suited by the track and comes from a yard who know how to win these big handicaps around here. Based on what we have seen this week is drawn on the right side too.

Khunan 0.5pt EW 33/1 7 places B365 – Placed in a Group 2 last term and has been running in much better company that he finds himself in here. Has the speed for a 5f sprint but stays 6 which should bode well for this first try in Handicap Company for top connections.

Thunder Moor 0.5pt EW 25/1 – Its very hard to look past the favourite here in Walbank on the form that we have seen to date but at the current prices we couldn’t get involved and would prefer to look at the place market and one with a chance of causing an upset. There are plenty in the line up that will be entitled to take their chance too, Brave Nation, Crispy Cat, Pillow Talk to name just a few. The selection however is one we feel will have come on more than some of these for his latest run. Bombed out when well backed on debut but put that run to bed next time out with an all the way win coming away from the field despite running around and looking very green. Lumps of improvement are possible from this one and we find it very interesting that jockey of the festival so far Danny Tudhope opts to keep the ride over the Clipper Logistics runner Pillow Talk.

Surrey Mist 0.5pt EW 18/1 (7 places Skybet) + Schmilsson 0.5pt EW 22/1 (6 places B365) – Another race where on paper the bookies look to have it spot on with the favourite Post Impressionist but in a field this size with so many unknowns we opt once again to play the place market. The first of the selections Surrey Mist was narrowly denied last time out by Israr who is an excellent win prospect for this race, and reop poses here just ever so slightly better off at the weights and is almost certain to improve for todays step up in trip. Schmilsson the second of our selections is a little more of an unknown in the sense of he didn’t really seem to beat that much in his latest run but the style in which he did it was very impressive indeed. Has a piece of form in the book from last term when second to Derby winner Desert Crown that looks pretty impressive too, albeit he was beaten 5 1/2 lengths that day. Good form none the less. He is another who should relish this longer trip and connections have already had a winner here on the opening day with Coltrane. Franz Strauss is another who deserves a mention and is a possible improver here today.

Life Of Dreams 1pt win only 6/1 – This does not look to be anywhere near the competition it has been in the past and for that reason we have a pretty open contest. The selection ticks many of the boxes that would have been needed in previous renewals of this race and is bred for exactly this kind of contest. Was only beaten by Emily Upjohn (Runner up in this years Derby) last time out and she had the benefit of a run under her belt that day too. That form has to put this Charlie Appleby trained filly right in the mix. Very well bred and today’s step up in trip should bring about more improvement.

Alignak 0.5pt EW 80/1 – We are taking a chance on the big outsider here who is one of the few outside of the top two in the betting that will get on well with todays fast ground. Has been running very creditably in defeat over in Dubai and it would be no surprise should this one grab a place today. The longer trip last time seemed to bring about a little more from this one and todays extra 1/2 mile could be just the ticket.

Thesis 1pt win only 12/1 – Becoming a little expensive to follow and not quite putting away races that you would expect him to so far. That said the form on offer so far looks pretty strong including a close run with My Prospero who was only narrowly denied in the St James Palace here this week by Coroebus. That form put him right amongst it here from a decent draw in the hands of Ryan Moore in a race that should help get the best out of him today in a true run race for handicap debut from what looks a tasty mark.

Total Commitment 0.5pt EW 40/1 7 places Skybet – Looked well held in this race last year and arguably his best work has come over 6f. Has won however over this trip and has gone well here from a similar mark in the past so is weighted well enough and gets on with the track. Comes here on the back of a fairly good reappearance run and much fresher than was the case last year where he had been kept going over the winter and looked exposed on what was his 12 start without a break. Yard have had a winner recently which is a positive and Hollie Doyle takes the ride with a record of 4 from 11 for this stable.

One More Olly 0.5pt EW 33/1 5 places B365 – Wesley Ward will be trying to take this race for the 5th time but we saw yesterday how difficult it is to come and win here no matter how good your horse is. You need everything to drop right and the selection showed a great attitude on debut, possibly hit the front a little soon but saw it out readily enough to expect more here today. A high draw is often viewed as an advantage and she has that and she looks the pick of the connections 3 runners judged on jockey bookings with Ryan Moore taking the reigns.

Nahanni 1pt win only 9/2 – Completed a pretty decent looking hat trick already this term and the form of those races has been working out pretty well. Stayed on well in the Derby last time out after getting away slowly and will hopefully not be too worse for wear coming into this just 11 days later. This should be a more realistic target and this further step up in trip can only play to his strengths judged on what we have seen to date. William Buick takes the ride making him the pick of the yards 2 runners and he’s usually a pretty good judge.

Sibila Spain £10 win only 13/2 (Skybet money back if 2nd or 3rd offer) – Group 2 winner in France last time out and looks to be much improved this term. Has been bought along gradually by a smart yard and if handling the much quicker ground today she should show further progress on a track that will no doubt suit and play to her strengths.

Fantastic Fox 0.5pt EW 16/1 7 places B365 – Finished 3rd at Epsom behind Totally Charming and is one that looks to be coming to the boil right now. Weighted to reverse that form and will be more suited by the emphasis on stamina this track will provide. Should get a decent tow into the race and if blessed by the racing gods with a clear passage will be finishing late under David Egan. Notre Belle Bete 50/1 cannot be ruled out if able to put that latest run behind for a top stable that needs respecting here.

Kaasib 0.5pt EW 33/1 6 places Skybet – Was well fancied to take a now hot looking race at Goodwood last time out but came a little undone over the slightly longer trip of 6f and possibly didn’t cope with the slower ground that day either. Should fare better back down in trip on much quicker ground today. Wears a tongue tie for the first time which could further improve this ones chances today having gone a little keen last time out and not getting home.

White Moonlight 1pt win only 15/2 – A very interesting ride for Danny Tudhope who passes up a decent sort for Clipper Logistics and David O Meara to take the reigns on this very lightly raced Godolphin runner. Won first two starts very well and beat some very decent sorts in doing so before spending 971 days off the track. Returned to action with a very pleasing run 13 days ago which should have set her right for a big run today. Interesting back at 1m today having not looking to stay the extra yardage lto. Opening handicap mark looks pretty fair on the form we have seen to date.

Mooneista 12/1 Win Only – Ran a big race here in the Commonwealth Cup last year and seems to have returned a much improved filly this term. Arrives here in form having just been squeezed out in a G2 event where she looked a tad unfortunate and could go one better back down in trip today. Should get a really strong gallop to aim at which should play to the strengths of this fast finishing hold up horse. Last race produced a very decent looking time and she finished ahead of a couple of previous G1 winner. I would not put anyone off a small EW nibble on Mondammej 150/1 who will also be held up and finishing late from the right side of the draw.

Bring On The Night 9/2 win only – Two wins on the flat for Andre Fabre before joining Willie Mullins who when teaming up with Ryan Moore in this race has to be respected. Won a novice event over hurdles before looking a little novicey upped in grade at Cheltenham. Yard has a really good knack of sneaking one in here that has bags up his sleeve and we are in no doubt that this years runner will prove to be no different. Surrey Gold 16/1 looks a sound EW bet if able to go on this much quicker ground.

Harrovian 10/1 win only – John Gosden has won this race 4 times and besides the age of his entry this year Harrovian fits many of the trends that do well here. Not at the races when plunged in at the deep end last time out but had previously run arguably his best race to date when 4th in a G3. This looks a much more realistic target and there will be few in here that can boast that sort of form.

Red Verdon 80/1 EW 5 places Bet365 – Group and Listed winner who looks vulnerable based on this years efforts but has fallen in the weights, comes here with the yard going well,gets ideal conditions and Hollie Doyle in the saddle all of which makes this a very interesting and lively outsider today.

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