MEETING · TODAY

Thursday 9 July 2026 Newmarket

6 Pick Six vs The Fox Stack six. Beat the head tipster.

7 races 59 runners First off 13:50

Going Good to Firm Flat Straight Galloping Headline 13:50 · £113,420

13:50

Bahrain Trophy Stakes (Group 3) ✓ Result

Class 1 1m5f ·Good to Firm ·£113,420 · 5 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Alderman

Age 3 · 9-3

73-25

Pat Dobbs 14%

Richard Hannon 12%

107

9-3

13/2 9/2 13/2

Yet to win in his last four starts, this colt has still shown ability with a second and a third among them, and he already has today's distance proven to suit; a 5th on his most recent outing 33 days ago is the query heading into this test.

AI verdict

Alderman's 107 Saturday Rating and 9-3 weight show solid claims, but 7/1 odds and inconsistent 73-25 form limit confidence.

Del Maro

Age 3 · 9-3

3-1422

William Buick 25%

Charlie Appleby 33%

104

119

9-3

15/8 31/19 7/4

Consistently competitive throughout his last five starts, with two seconds and a win among them, this colt already has today's distance and going proven to suit and heads this field on figures off a 22-day break. Adding another win to that sequence is the aim now.

AI verdict

Strong Saturday Rating of 119 and competitive 13/8 odds support Del Maro despite inconsistent 3-1422 form carrying 9-3.

Galiyan

Age 3 · 9-3

416

Oisin Murphy 22%

Andrew Balding 18%

107

9-3

7/2 7/2 10/3

A win two starts back shows this colt has ability at this level, and he already has today's distance and going proven to suit; but a 6th when last seen 22 days ago is the concern that leaves him needing to bounce back here.

AI verdict

Strong Saturday Rating of 107 combined with competitive 10/3 market odds and 9-3 weight justify four stars despite inconsistent 416 form.

Nil Bua Gan Dua

Age 3 · 9-3

35-314

Ryan Moore 24%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

103

9-3

17/2 17/2 8/1

A win two starts back and a pair of thirds among his recent runs highlight this colt's ability, and he already has today's going proven to suit fresh off a 19-day turnaround; a 4th last time out is the only blemish on an otherwise solid sequence.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 103 and inconsistent form (35-314) at 7/1 suggest mid-tier potential without convincing market confidence.

Point Of Law

Age 3 · 9-3

214

James Doyle 21%

John & Thady Gosden 24%

101

113

9-3

5/2

An outsider on today's figures despite a win and a second in his last three starts, this colt's modest speed figure leaves him with more to find than his rivals; the plus is that today's going has already been proven to suit.

AI verdict

Strong Saturday Rating of 113 and consistent 214 form justify 4/5 stars despite not heading the market at 10/3.

14:25

Kingdom Of Bahrain July Stakes (Group 2) ✓ Result

Class 1 6f ·Good to Firm ·£70,888 · 4 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Adaay Of Scarlett

Age 2 · 9-2

1122

Oisin Murphy 22%

Hugo Palmer 13%

105

121

9-2

7/4 2/1 3/2

A pair of runner-up efforts conclude his last four starts, following two wins, and with today's trip and going already proven, this colt is the one to beat on our figures; back within 23 days of his latest run, fitness looks assured under 128 lb.

AI verdict

Consistent 1122 form, a strong 121 Saturday Rating, and a competitive 2/1 market price justify four stars despite not heading the market.

Hickory Lad

Age 2 · 9-2

2121

Sam James 14%

Phillip Makin 12%

105

9-2

6/1 7/1 5/1

Winning and finishing runner-up alternately through his last four starts, with a success last time out and today's trip already taken care of, this colt looks a leading threat on our figures; a 34-day gap since that win is the only note of caution.

AI verdict

Solid 105 Saturday Rating and consistent 2121 form earn mid-tier appeal, but 15/2 odds and 9-2 weight limit confidence.

Inner City Blues

Age 2 · 9-2

William Buick 25%

Charlie Appleby 33%

—

160

9-2

5/6 2/3 5/6

A win last time out, achieved over today's trip, marks this colt as an interesting threat now that he's fit again 26 days on; with only that run to judge him on in recent form, he remains something of an unknown against this field.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 160, strong 8/11 odds, and perfect form figures justify four stars despite not heading the market.

Persian Spring

Age 2 · 9-2

510

Jamie Spencer 12%

Richard Hannon 12%

9-2

SP FCST 16/1

A win two starts back, achieved over today's trip and going, shows this colt has the profile to trouble this field again fresh from a 19-day break; his most recent effort was below-par and unplaced, the one blot on an otherwise solid recent record.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 82, weak 510 form, and 16/1 odds signal Persian Spring is a well-beaten outsider here.

15:00

Betway Handicap (Heritage Handicap) ✓ Result

Class 2 6f ·Good to Firm ·£51,540 · 13 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Comment

Ten Carat Harry

Age 3 · 9-9

334143

Saffie Osborne 14%

Jamie Osborne 12%

101

9-9

11/1 17/2 11/1

Admirably consistent with three places and a win in his last six starts, this gelding already has today's distance and going covered from stall 8. He tops the field on figures and rates the most reliable sort in this line-up, adding to his solitary win now the target.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-9 with a modest Saturday Rating of 96 and inconsistent form of 334143 limits Ten Carat Harry's appeal at 9/1.

May Angel

Age 3 · 9-3

56-338

Oisin Murphy 22%

John & Thady Gosden 24%

9-3

16/1 12/1 14/1

Yet to win in his last five starts, this gelding has been competitive throughout with a pair of thirds among them, and he gets a first-time tongue-tie today with distance and going already proven to suit from stall 1. The concern is turning those places into a leading finish.

AI verdict

Carrying 9-3 off a Saturday Rating of 81 with uninspiring 56-338 form and drifting 14/1 in the market signals limited winning prospects.

Jazl

Age 3 · 9-3

23-110

Jack Mitchell 16%

Simon & Ed Crisford 19%

9-3

14/1 12/1 14/1

Two wins in his last five starts underline this gelding's ability, though he was unplaced when last seen from stall 2. Distance and going are both proven to suit, but he faces a step up in company to figure prominently here.

AI verdict

Carrying 9-3 off a Saturday Rating of 88 at 14/1, Jazl's inconsistent form (23-110) offers little confidence despite recent wins.

Ghost Mode

Age 3 · 9-2

2-1790

James Doyle 21%

Andrew Balding 18%

9-2

22/1 20/1 22/1

This colt showed useful ability with a win and a second earlier in his last five starts, and he already has today's distance and going proven to suit from stall 5; the concern is that his last two runs have both been well beaten by comparison.

AI verdict

Carrying 9-2 with a Saturday Rating of 80, 20/1 odds and inconsistent form reading 2-1790 make Ghost Mode an unlikely winner.

Calico Blue

Age 3 · 9-1

311-24

Ray Dawson 14%

Roger Varian 20%

9-1

13/2 6/1 13/2

Two wins in his last five starts mark this colt as a big threat on figures, with today's distance and going already proven to suit from stall 9; a 4th last time out is the only blot on an otherwise progressive sequence.

AI verdict

Solid Saturday Rating of 99 and consistent form (311-24) at 9-1 weight justify mid-tier appeal at 6/1.

Red Spells Danger

Age 3 · 9-1

-22112

David Allan 13%

Tim Easterby 11%

9-1

15/2 6/1 7/1

Rock-solid form figures, with two wins and three seconds in his last five starts, make this gelding tough to dismiss, and he already has today's distance and going proven to suit from stall 11; the question is whether he holds enough natural pace to progress further in a stronger field.

AI verdict

Consistent form (-22112) and competitive odds of 13/2 are offset by a demanding 9-1 weight limiting a higher Saturday Rating of 98.

Thunder Call

Age 3 · 8-13

02-11

Tom Marquand 16%

William Haggas 23%

101

8-13

7/2

An outsider on today's figures, this colt nonetheless arrives with two wins and a second in his last four starts and already has today's distance proven to suit from stall 7; his solid recent form is hard to square with such a lowly figure here, so he's open to youthful improvement.

AI verdict

Solid recent form (02-11) and a competitive 101 Saturday Rating are offset by a hefty 8-13 weight dampening win prospects at 7/2.

Man Of Vision

Age 3 · 8-12

251-29

William Buick 25%

Charlie Appleby 33%

8-12

11/2 17/2 5/1

Just one win in his last five starts and well beaten when last seen, this gelding needs to bounce back, though he has today's distance and going proven to suit from stall 4 and showed useful form earlier in that sequence.

AI verdict

Rated 88 with solid form figures of 251-29, Man Of Vision's 9/1 odds and 8-12 weight suggest market respect without convincing winning claims.

Pilu

Age 3 · 8-10

114-62

Marco Ghiani 16%

Roger Teal 13%

8-10

17/2 16/1 8/1

Two wins earlier in his last five starts show this gelding has ability, but his more recent efforts have been mixed, and a 45-day break raises a slight fitness question even though today's distance and going are both proven to suit from stall 13.

AI verdict

Rated just 84 with inconsistent form (114-62) and sent off at 14/1, Pilu carries 8-10 with little market confidence.

Starmade

Age 3 · 8-10

21-315

Jamie Spencer 12%

Ed Dunlop 12%

8-10

12/1 10/1 11/1

Two wins mixed into his last five starts point to solid ability, though this colt was only 5th when last seen from stall 3. He already has today's distance and going proven to suit, so a return to form remains well within reach.

AI verdict

Starmade's consistent form (21-315) and competitive 89 Saturday Rating justify interest, but 11/1 odds and 8-10 weight suggest market scepticism limits confidence.

River Spey

Age 3 · 8-9

431-61

George Downing 10%

Ed Walker 16%

8-9

14/1 14/1 12/1

This gelding won last time out and has two wins in his last five starts overall, yet sits only 10th of 13 on today's figures. Distance and going are both proven to suit, but he faces a big step up in company from stall 14.

AI verdict

Carrying 8-9 off a Saturday Rating of 86 with inconsistent form (431-61) and drifting 14/1 in the market signals limited winning prospects.

Sea Cookie

Age 3 · 8-6

22-11

Jack Callan 13%

Tom Clover 17%

8-6

11/1 7/1 10/1

Bottom of the field on today's figures despite two wins and two seconds in his last four starts, this gelding's modest speed figure suggests he'll find this a stiffer test; the point in his favour is that distance and going are both proven to suit from stall 10.

AI verdict

Recent form of 22-11 is strong, but 8-6 weight and 8/1 odds suggest the market sees limited winning margin at a Saturday Rating of 93.

Mo Of Cairo

Age 3 · 8-3

12-664

Alex Jary(3) 9%

Kevin Ryan 12%

8-3

40/1

Only one win in his last five starts, with modest form since, leaves this colt hard to fancy, and the trainer's cold spell of just one winner from 39 runners adds to the caution. Distance and going are at least both proven to suit from stall 6.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 68, poor recent form (12-664), and 40/1 odds signal minimal market confidence in Mo Of Cairo.

15:35

Princess Of Wales's Stakes (Sponsored By The Kingdom Of Bahrain) (Group 2) ✓ Result

Class 1 1m4f ·Good to Firm ·£93,572 · 5 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Rebel's Romance

Age 8 · 9-11

3112-1

William Buick 25%

Charlie Appleby 33%

122

129

9-11

10/11 Evs 5/6

This gelding has posted three wins in his last five starts, the latest 131 days back, and both today's distance and going are proven to suit. A long absence since is the sole concern, but he sets a clear standard on the form alone.

AI verdict

Strong Saturday Rating of 129, consistent form of 3112-1, and competitive 11/10 odds justify four stars despite carrying 9-11.

Almeric

Age 4 · 9-8

119-33

Oisin Murphy 22%

Andrew Balding 18%

115

120

9-8

13/2

This colt has posted two wins in his last five starts and returns from a 42-day break capable of putting real pressure on the principals; his last two runs have both been below that level, the only note of caution.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 120 and solid recent form back a 13/2 chance carrying 9-8 competitively in this Group 2.

Arabian Crown

Age 5 · 9-8

6351-5

James Doyle 21%

Charlie Appleby 33%

107

9-8

25/1

Just one win in his last five starts, with three of those runs unplaced, leaves this gelding hard to fancy on figures alone; his one point in favour is that today's distance and going have both been proven to suit before.

AI verdict

At 28/1 and a Saturday Rating of just 86, Arabian Crown's inconsistent form of 6351-5 offers little confidence against stronger market rivals.

Convergent

Age 4 · 9-8

117-15

Clifford Lee 17%

K. R. Burke 20%

118

120

9-8

13/8 7/4 31/19

Three wins in his last five starts point to real ability, and this colt already has form over today's distance in the book, but a below-par 5th last time out 33 days ago is the concern he needs to put right.

AI verdict

Convergent's strong 120 Saturday Rating and competitive 15/8 odds justify confidence despite form figures showing inconsistency at 117-15.

Tenability

Age 4 · 9-8

112-31

Tom Marquand 16%

William Haggas 23%

109

118

9-8

SP 15/2 9/1

Three wins in his last five starts, including when last seen, make this gelding a leading threat, especially with both today's distance and going already proven to suit and a first-time tongue-tie added; a lower official mark than most rivals here is the query.

AI verdict

Tenability's strong form (112-31) and competitive 118 Saturday Rating justify confidence despite 15/2 odds and a hefty 9-8 weight.

16:10

British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB Race) ✓ Result

Class 2 7f ·Good to Firm ·£20,616 · 10 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Blue Sign

Age 2 · 9-2

Benoit de la Sayette 13%

Ismail Mohammed & Jose Santos 3%

—

127

9-2

40/1 40/1 33/1

Long odds of 40/1, poor form figures of 40, and a lowly Saturday Rating of 127 signal minimal winning prospects.

AI verdict

Long odds of 40/1, poor form figures of 40, and a lowly Saturday Rating of 127 signal minimal winning prospects.

Carpe Portus

Age 2 · 9-2

Jack Callan 13%

George Boughey 18%

—

127

9-2

100/1 50/1 100/1

Long-shot odds of 50/1, a single fourth-place form figure, and a Saturday Rating of 127 suggest limited winning prospects here.

AI verdict

Long-shot odds of 50/1, a single fourth-place form figure, and a Saturday Rating of 127 suggest limited winning prospects here.

Chartwell Rose

Age 2 · 9-2

—

Marco Ghiani 16%

Stuart Williams 13%

—

124

9-2

125/1 50/1 100/1

An 80/1 outsider carrying 9-2 with unknown form and a Saturday Rating of 124 offers little winning confidence.

AI verdict

An 80/1 outsider carrying 9-2 with unknown form and a Saturday Rating of 124 offers little winning confidence.

Lady Miranda

Age 2 · 9-2

Pat Dobbs 14%

Richard Hannon 12%

—

125

9-2

125/1 80/1 100/1

A Saturday Rating of 125 is undermined by 100/1 odds, poor form of 7, and no market support.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 125 is undermined by 100/1 odds, poor form of 7, and no market support.

Madam Secretary

Age 2 · 9-2

Ryan Moore 24%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

—

148

9-2

13/2 7/1 11/2

A Saturday Rating of 148 and solid form figure of 3 make Madam Secretary strong value at 17/2 despite carrying 9-2.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 148 and solid form figure of 3 make Madam Secretary strong value at 17/2 despite carrying 9-2.

Peaceful Charm

Age 2 · 9-2

—

William Buick 25%

Charlie Appleby 33%

—

156

9-2

4/6 4/7 8/13

Strong Saturday Rating of 156 and dominant 4/7 odds signal market confidence, despite unknown form warranting slight caution.

AI verdict

Strong Saturday Rating of 156 and dominant 4/7 odds signal market confidence, despite unknown form warranting slight caution.

Scommessa Sicura

Age 2 · 9-2

222

Oisin Murphy 22%

Andrew Balding 18%

9-2

7/2 11/4 3/1

Consistent form of 222 and a solid 98 Saturday Rating are offset by 4/1 odds and non-favourite market status.

AI verdict

Consistent form of 222 and a solid 98 Saturday Rating are offset by 4/1 odds and non-favourite market status.

Sexy Chick

Age 2 · 9-2

George Wood 11%

Richard Spencer 15%

—

146

9-2

18/1 12/1 16/1

A single second-place form figure and 12/1 odds outside the market suggest mid-tier potential despite a solid 146 Saturday Rating.

AI verdict

A single second-place form figure and 12/1 odds outside the market suggest mid-tier potential despite a solid 146 Saturday Rating.

Tall Trees

Age 2 · 9-2

Tom Marquand 16%

Brian Meehan 9%

—

150

9-2

15/2 8/1 7/1

A Saturday Rating of 150 and improving form figures of 58 justify strong 4-star confidence despite 13/2 odds and 9-2 weight.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 150 and improving form figures of 58 justify strong 4-star confidence despite 13/2 odds and 9-2 weight.

Tegernsee

Age 2 · 9-2

—

James Doyle 21%

Hugo Palmer 13%

—

127

9-2

80/1 33/1 80/1

Tegernsee's solid Saturday Rating of 127 is undermined by her 33/1 odds, indicating the market holds little confidence in her chances.

AI verdict

Tegernsee's solid Saturday Rating of 127 is undermined by her 33/1 odds, indicating the market holds little confidence in her chances.

16:45

Edmondson Hall Solicitors Sir Henry Cecil Stakes (Listed) ✓ Result

Class 1 1m ·Good to Firm ·£34,026 · 7 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Oxagon

Age 3 · 9-10

5-1600

Oisin Murphy 22%

John & Thady Gosden 24%

109

105

9-10

17/2 10/1 15/2

A win earlier in his recent sequence underlines the ability that makes this colt a leading fancy on our figures, still capable fit again 21 days on with today's trip and going both proven; back-to-back unplaced efforts in his last two starts are the obvious worry.

AI verdict

Oxagon's 105 Saturday Rating, 10/1 outsider odds, and poor recent form (5-1600) highlight a horse carrying 9-10 against stronger market rivals.

Colori Forever

Age 3 · 9-5

2-1210

Marco Ghiani 16%

Marco Botti 16%

103

112

9-5

15/2 15/2 7/1

Two wins figure among his last five starts, with both today's trip and going already in his favour and solid placed efforts either side of them; a below-par run last time is the blot, but fit again 19 days on he can bounce back.

AI verdict

Rated 112 with solid 2-1210 form, Colori Forever's 7/1 odds and 9-5 weight suggest mid-tier Listed competitiveness.

Conclave

Age 3 · 9-5

1216

James Doyle 21%

Andrew Balding 18%

108

9-5

17/2 FCST 15/2

Two wins featured before this gelding's below-par sixth last time out, 21 days ago, and that more recent form clouds the picture despite today's trip and going both being proven; he needs to rediscover that earlier spark to figure among the principals here.

AI verdict

Conclave's solid 108 Saturday Rating and winning form are offset by 9-5 weight and 17/2 odds suggesting market scepticism.

Lyneham

Age 3 · 9-5

11-75

Tom Marquand 16%

C Ferland 30%

9-5

33/1 16/1 33/1

Two wins earlier in his form make up half of his last four starts, though a pair of below-par efforts have followed since, the latest coming 56 days ago; unexposed and with more to offer, this colt remains open to significant improvement.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 90 and inconsistent form (11-75) at 20/1 make Lyneham a longshot with little winning appeal.

Morris Dancer

Age 3 · 9-5

7121-3

William Buick 25%

John & Thady Gosden 24%

110

126

9-5

5/4 18/13 5/4

Two wins sit among his last five starts, backed up by a solid third last time with both today's trip and going long proven, making this colt the clear one to beat on our figures; one below-par run further back is easily forgiven given the recent progress.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 126 and strong recent form (7121-3) at 11/8 odds make Morris Dancer a compelling, if not top-rated, contender.

Shayem

Age 3 · 9-5

1-0542

Clifford Lee 17%

K. R. Burke 20%

106

114

9-5

11/2 7/2 11/2

A solid second last time out, with today's trip already successfully negotiated, keeps this colt firmly in the picture as the second-highest rated on our figures; a 45-day absence since that run, though, leaves a slight fitness question over him.

AI verdict

Shayem's solid 114 Saturday Rating and fair 7/2 odds are tempered by inconsistent 1-0542 form and a hefty 9-5 weight burden.

Wild Desert

Age 2 · 9-5

1232-

Ryan Moore 24%

Charlie Appleby 33%

106

115

9-5

9/2

A near ten-month absence since his latest run is the obvious concern for this colt, even though he was frequently among the placings beforehand and both today's trip and going are already proven; he needs to shake off the rust to threaten at this level.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 115 and consistent form figures of 1232 justify strong claims at 9/2 despite carrying 9-5.

17:20

Debenhams Handicap ✓ Result

Class 3 1m ·Good to Firm ·£15,462 · 15 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Daysofourlives

Age 4 · 10-4

24109/

Jack Mitchell 16%

Marco Botti 16%

10-4

33/1 50/1 28/1

A win three starts back, over today's trip and going, underlines this gelding's ability, and he now steps up in first-time cheekpieces that could sharpen him further; the obvious query is a marathon absence of some 600 days, even though he tops our figures here.

AI verdict

Sent off at 50/1 with a Saturday Rating of just 69 and a form string showing a recent last-place finish, Daysofourlives offers no winning case.

Spanish Voice

Age 4 · 10-1

187101

Ryan Moore 24%

Andrew Balding 18%

10-1

5/1 4/1 5/1

Three wins feature across his last six starts, including a success last time out over today's trip and going, though two well-beaten efforts in between temper the overall picture; fitted with a first-time tongue-tie today, he rates a fair midfield contender fit again 20 days on.

AI verdict

Weight of 10-1 limits upside despite solid form of 187101 and a competitive Saturday Rating of 96 at 9/2.

Hickory

Age 8 · 10-1

12-060

Saffie Osborne 14%

Jamie Osborne 12%

10-1

22/1 25/1 18/1

Proven over today's trip and going, this gelding heads into first-time cheekpieces that could help revive the form he showed when runner-up four starts back; three below-par efforts since, including a lack-lustre run last time, are the clear risk to weigh up.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight 10-1 at 28/1 with a Saturday Rating of 63 and inconsistent form 12-060 makes Hickory uncompetitive.

Parole D'oro

Age 4 · 10-0

052-82

James Doyle 21%

Michael Bell 13%

10-0

12/1 13/2 12/1

Runner-up in two of his last five starts, with today's trip and going both already proven, this gelding has been knocking on the door and a first-time tongue-tie could supply the spark he needs. Still yet to win in recent form, that remains the obvious question.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 10-0 with a modest Saturday Rating of 84 and inconsistent form of 052-82 limits confidence at 15/2.

Ancient Rome

Age 7 · 10-0

000-07

Clifford Lee 17%

Charles Hills 15%

10-0

33/1 22/1 28/1

A seventh last time, the best of a string of below-par recent efforts, came with both today's trip and going already proven, and a rapid 14-day turnaround underpins him as our selection on profile and fitness; he remains without a win in recent form, the obvious caveat.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 60, poor form of 000-07, and 28/1 odds confirm the market holds little confidence in Ancient Rome.

Sterling Knight

Age 7 · 9-12

073100

Jamie Spencer 12%

Ed Dunlop 12%

9-12

28/1 12/1 28/1

A win three starts back shows this gelding retains some ability, but his last two runs have both ended unplaced, a concerning recent trend; fit again 20 days on with today's trip and going both already proven, he rates no better than a fringe contender on this evidence.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-12 at 12/1 with patchy form (073100) and a modest Saturday Rating of 77 limits confidence.

Asmen Warrior

Age 4 · 9-12

2-2320

Marco Ghiani 16%

James Owen 19%

9-12

5/1 7/1 9/2

Frequently among the frame - three seconds and a third in his last five starts - this gelding has been knocking on the door, and first-time visor could finally help him break through; his only blip came last time out, 34 days ago, and he remains without a win in recent form.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-12 with a modest Saturday Rating of 88 and inconsistent form of 2-2320 limits appeal at 15/2.

Shafdar

Age 4 · 9-9

120106

William Buick 25%

Ian Williams 11%

9-9

SP 11/1 20/1

Two wins feature among his last six starts, but form has tailed off with a below-par sixth last time out, and only today's trip, not the going, has been proven; a yard winless from 32 runners in the past fortnight adds to the concerns.

AI verdict

Shafdar's inconsistent form (120106), high 12/1 odds, and Saturday Rating of 80 make this 9-9 weighted runner an unlikely winner.

Priapos

Age 4 · 9-7

2-7411

Sam James 14%

Phillip Makin 12%

9-7

22/1 9/1 22/1

Back-to-back wins in his last two starts, with today's trip and going both suited, make for a tidy recent record, but his rating leaves him towards the bottom of this field, so he'll need to find more to trouble the principals; first-time cheekpieces are the card left to play.

AI verdict

Recent form (2-7411) shows a win but inconsistency, and 9/1 odds with 9-7 weight limits confidence despite a solid Saturday Rating of 89.

Lion Of Alba

Age 3 · 9-4

551-74

Oisin Murphy 22%

Hugo Palmer 13%

9-4

10/3 11/2 3/1

A win three starts back is the highlight of a modest recent sequence otherwise made up of finishes between fourth and seventh, with today's trip and going both already proven; fit again 21 days on, he looks capable of another respectable placing rather than troubling the principals.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-4 with inconsistent form (551-74) and a Saturday Rating of 93 at 13/2 suggests limited winning prospects.

Final Night

Age 4 · 9-1

316236

Ray Dawson 14%

John Butler 13%

9-1

18/1 9/1 16/1

A win five starts back is the standout in a mixed recent sequence otherwise packed with modest finishes, including a below-par sixth last time out; with both today's trip and going proven and a rating that places him near the foot of this field, he looks held on these figures.

AI verdict

Carrying 9-1 with modest Saturday Rating of 79, patchy form (316236), and 10/1 odds signal market skepticism.

Tawajjah

Age 3 · 9-1

7/221/

Jonny Peate 9%

Roger Varian 20%

9-1

40/1 28/1 40/1

A win last time out came as long ago as 612 days, leaving this colt untested for the best part of two years and the outsider of this field on our figures; today's trip has been navigated before, but he needs to prove his readiness after such a lengthy absence.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-1 at 28/1 odds with a modest Saturday Rating of 65 makes Tawajjah a difficult selection.

Shipbourne

Age 3 · 9-0

13-1

Hector Crouch 18%

Ralph Beckett 19%

100

9-0

11/4 7/2 11/4

Two wins in his last three starts, with today's trip and going also proven, make for an eye-catching recent record, but his figures lag well behind the leading contenders here; fit again 33 days on, he remains hard to fancy purely on that gap.

AI verdict

Shipbourne's strong 13-1 form, competitive 7/2 odds, and Saturday Rating of 100 justify four stars despite carrying 9-0.

Longlai

Age 8 · 8-11

0070-4

Benoit de la Sayette 13%

George Baker 10%

8-11

SP 33/1 28/1

A fourth last time, his best recent effort in a string of below-par runs, came with today's trip and going both already proven; our figures rate him well clear of his official mark, suggesting more to come, though he remains winless in recent form.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 56 and uninspiring form of 0070-4 at 33/1 make Longlai a very unlikely winner.

The Joker

Age 3 · 8-10

9-3321

George Wood 11%

Jane Chapple-Hyam 13%

8-10

17/2 15/2 8/1

A win last time out capped a progressive sequence that improved from a below-par ninth through to third, third and second, with both today's trip and going long since proven; he's down towards the bottom on our figures here, so sustaining that upward curve is the obvious ask.

AI verdict

Inconsistent form (9-3321) and a Saturday Rating of 91 at 8-10 weight make 15/2 odds a fair but unconvincing market position.