Monday 30th August

EPSOM DOWNS2.00 BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (4) 7f3y (1410 Metres)

RACE 1 (1) ENKINDLE | (4) BEAUTIFUL SURPRISE | (3) SHABANO (GER)2.35 RACING TV HANDICAP (Qualifier) (4) 6f3y (1210 Metres)

RACE 2 (5) SAATTY (IRE) | (1) NIGHT ON EARTH (IRE) | (3) ANCIENT TIMES3.10 STANLEY WOOTTON HANDICAP (3) 7f3y (1410 Metres)

RACE 3 (4) TITAN ROCK | (1) LEXINGTON DASH (FR) | (3) CORAZON ESPINADO (IRE)3.45 AMATEURS’ DERBY HANDICAP (GENTLEMAN AMATEUR JOCKEYS) (4) 1½m6y (2420 Metres)

RACE 4 (3) CEMHAAN | (4) CAPTAIN HADDOCK (IRE) | (5) MAORI KNIGHT (IRE)4.20 DON CHURSTON HANDICAP (3) 1¼m17y (2030 Metres)

RACE 5 (4) FAST STEPS (IRE) | (5) LEROY LEROY | (3) PATIENT DREAM (FR)4.55 DEBORAH COOPER 40th HANDICAP (5) 1m113y (1710 Metres)

RACE 6 (8) CURTIZ | (6) YANIFER | (9) PRINCE ROCK (IRE)5.30 RACEGOERS CLUB HANDICAP (4) 7f3y (1410 Metres)

RACE 7 (1) POET’S MAGIC | (6) FLAME OF FREEDOM (IRE) | (2) THE CRUISING LORD

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RACING 1-2-3

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Going: Good (Good to Firm in places)

Left handed, undulating, ‘U’ shaped course, with tight bends. Races up to eight and a half furlongs are very sharp, meaning those ridden prominently hold an advantage, particularly on the five-furlong course, the fastest in the world, which is virtually downhill throughout. Conversely, the first four furlongs of the Derby course are uphill and it provides a real test of stamina, anything overracing in the early part of the race usually found wanting in the closing stages. In testing conditions, the runners tend to switch towards the stands-side rail for the better ground.

Draw: N/A Pace Information: Insufficient Data

1 1 ENKINDLE 100 2 9-5 | 59.4kg

Mark Johnston William Buick Foaled April 14. New Approach colt. Dam useful winner up to 7f (2-y-o 5f winner on debut). Very appealing with yard’s newcomers going well.

2 2 LORDMAN (IRE) (94) 876 2 9-3 | 58.5kg Tom Dascombe Jane Elliott 12/1, very green when well beaten in 7f Haydock novice on debut in May, completely blowing the start. Hard to fancy after that.

3 4 SHABANO (GER) (20) 9265 2 9-1 | 57.6kg

Ralph Beckett Rossa Ryan Improved from debut when fifth in Nottingham contest (8.3f, good to soft, 11/1) 20 days ago and should go on progressing.

4 5 BEAUTIFUL SURPRISE 96 2 9-0 | 57.2kg

Hugo Palmer Oisin Murphy Foaled April 24. Ribchester filly. Half-sister to useful 1m winner Surprise Picture. Likely type on paper and yard’s 2-y-os have been showing up well.

5 6 JUST AN INKLING 90 2 8-10 | 55.3kg Jim Boyle Pat Cosgrave Foaled March 15. Equiano filly. Dam, 1m/9f winner, half-sister to smart 1½m-2m winner Seamour. Mixed pedigree, may be better for the run.

6 3 PSYCHIC CHANGE 87 2 8-10 | 55.3kg David Menuisier Saffie Osborne (5lb/2kg) Foaled March 7. 1,500 gns foal, Due Diligence filly. Dam maiden (stayed 1m). Stable not renowned for debut winners.

6 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:2-1 Enkindle, 3-1 Beautiful Surprise, 5-1 Shabano, 7-1 Just An Inkling, 12-1 Lordman, 12-1 Psychic Change

TIMEFORM VIEW:ENKINDLE makes plenty of appeal on paper and can emulate his useful dam by making a winning debut for connections. Beautiful Surprise is another likely-looking newcomer, while Shabano should go on progressing for Ralph Beckett.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. ENKINDLE 2. BEAUTIFUL SURPRISE 3. SHABANO (GER)

SMART STATS:No Smart Stats available for this race

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2.00 BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (4) 2yo £10,000 7f3y (1410 Metres)

RACE 1

Going: Good (Good to Firm in places)

Left handed, undulating, ‘U’ shaped course, with tight bends. Races up to eight and a half furlongs are very sharp, meaning those ridden prominently hold an advantage, particularly on the five-furlong course, the fastest in the world, which is virtually downhill throughout. Conversely, the first four furlongs of the Derby course are uphill and it provides a real test of stamina, anything overracing in the early part of the race usually found wanting in the closing stages. In testing conditions, the runners tend to switch towards the stands-side rail for the better ground.

Draw: N/A Pace Information: Weak

1 5 NIGHT ON EARTH (IRE) (9) h 9802077441 3 9-7 | 60.3kg Nigel Tinkler Faye McManoman (3lb/1kg) Dual winner for Andrew Balding at 2 yrs and back on the podium for in-form yard with easy victory in 5f Chester handicap 9 days ago. Good shout again up 6 lb.

2 2 SECRET HANDSHEIKH (21) (D) b 9818346451 3 9-3 | 58.5kg

Archie Watson Oisin Murphy Resumed winning ways in 7-runner claimer at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 21 days ago. This is tougher back on turf but he’s well handicapped on the pick of his efforts.

3 3 ANCIENT TIMES (31) (D) 993841-4315 3 9-2 | 58.1kg Harry Eustace Hayley Turner Second career success when making all at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) in June. Held at Newmarket subsequently, though that form looks good. Wouldn’t dismiss.

4 1 MARLAY PARK (17) (D) 987-1935236 3 9-1 | 57.6kg Jim Boyle Pat Cosgrave Winner at Bath (5.7f) in April. Some good runs since, though below form at Newbury (7f) 17 days ago when hanging. Drops back in trip now.

5 4 SAATTY (IRE) (15) 1004049771 3 8-11 | 55.8kg Michael Appleby William Buick Landed gamble in strange circumstances on debut for connections a fortnight ago in 4-runner 5f Chelmsford maiden, left in clear lead after 2f and unchallenged. 6f fine. Suspect he’s well handicapped.

5 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:evens Saatty, 4-1 Night On Earth, 6-1 Ancient Times, 17-2 Secret Handsheikh, 12-1 Marlay Park

TIMEFORM VIEW:SAATTY was rather gifted his first win on debut for new connections at Chelmsford a fortnight ago but still looks well handicapped on the pick of his efforts in Ireland and can follow up. Night On Earth was impressive when scoring at Chester and looks the obvious danger.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. SAATTY (IRE) 2. NIGHT ON EARTH (IRE) 3. ANCIENT TIMES

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2019 Sonja Henie 3-9-6 2-1f David Loughnane Thomas Greatrex (5) 6 2018 Charming Guest 3-9-4 6-1 Mick Channon Andrea Atzeni 8 2017 Seprani 3-9-1 7-1 Marco Botti Josephine Gordon 7 2016 Ancient Astronaut 3-9-3 4-1 John Quinn Silvestre De Sousa 8

SMART STATS:No Smart Stats available for this race

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2.35 RACING TV HANDICAP (Qualifier) (4) 3yo (Rated 0-80) £10,000 6f3y (1210 Metres)

RACE 2

Going: Good (Good to Firm in places)

Left handed, undulating, ‘U’ shaped course, with tight bends. Races up to eight and a half furlongs are very sharp, meaning those ridden prominently hold an advantage, particularly on the five-furlong course, the fastest in the world, which is virtually downhill throughout. Conversely, the first four furlongs of the Derby course are uphill and it provides a real test of stamina, anything overracing in the early part of the race usually found wanting in the closing stages. In testing conditions, the runners tend to switch towards the stands-side rail for the better ground.

Draw: N/A Pace Information: Weak

1 2 LEXINGTON DASH (FR) (41) 9940-241507 4 10-5 | 65.8kg

Richard Hannon Liam Browne (7lb/3kg) Latest win at Doncaster in May. Seventh of 9 in handicap (13/2) at Chelmsford City (6f) 41 days ago, left poorly placed. In better heart than recent form figures suggest.

2 1 BRAVADO (FR) (2) (D) 9448620185 3 9-13 | 63.0kg

Mark Johnston William Buick Latest win at Ayr in June. Creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Goodwood (7f, good, 25/1) on Saturday without looking particularly well treated.

3 6 CORAZON ESPINADO (IRE) (23) (CD) 9547752109 6 9-11 | 62.1kg

Simon Dow Oisin Murphy Four-time course winner. Latest win here in June. 50/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Ascot (8f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Booking of Murphy a plus.

4 5 TITAN ROCK (9) (D) 10058-441352 3 9-7 | 60.3kg

John Quinn Jason Hart Latest win at Redcar in June. 13/2, good second of 10 in handicap at Chester (7.6f, good) 9 days ago. Expected to be bang there from just 1 lb higher.

5 4 GREAT KING (FR) (44) (D, BF) 9832-12504 3 9-4 | 59.0kg

Roger Varian Rossa Ryan Winner at Newcastle in April. 4/1, respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 44 days ago. Mark looks about right.

6 3 FIREPOWER (FR) (17) h 97606/69-693 4 9-2 | 58.1kg William Muir & Chris Grassick Martin Dwyer 25/1, good third of 10 in handicap at Newbury (7f, good) 17 days ago, helping set a good gallop.

6 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:11-4 Titan Rock, 7-2 Corazon Espinado, 11-2 Bravado, 6-1 Great King, 7-1 Lexington Dash, 15-2 Firepower

TIMEFORM VIEW:TITAN ROCK was edged out by a fellow 3-y-o at Chester last week and looks poised to go one better from just 1 lb higher. Lexington Dash takes a slight ease in class and is feared, while Oisin Murphy is an eye-catching booking on Corazon Espinado.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. TITAN ROCK 2. LEXINGTON DASH (FR) 3. CORAZON ESPINADO (IRE)

SMART STATS:No Smart Stats available for this race

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3.10 STANLEY WOOTTON HANDICAP (3) 3yo+ (Rated 0-95) £14,000 7f3y (1410 Metres)

RACE 3

Going: Good (Good to Firm in places)

Left handed, undulating, ‘U’ shaped course, with tight bends. Races up to eight and a half furlongs are very sharp, meaning those ridden prominently hold an advantage, particularly on the five-furlong course, the fastest in the world, which is virtually downhill throughout. Conversely, the first four furlongs of the Derby course are uphill and it provides a real test of stamina, anything overracing in the early part of the race usually found wanting in the closing stages. In testing conditions, the runners tend to switch towards the stands-side rail for the better ground.

Draw: N/A Pace Information: Weak

1 3 GREAT ESTEEM (IRE) (61) (D) b 9632139459 5 11-13 | 75.7kg

Archie Watson Mr Simon Walker Latest win at Lingfield in March. 12/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 61 days ago, having run of race. Blinkers back on.

2 7 CATFISH ROW (326) 955944- 5 11-7 | 73.0kg Michael Scudamore Mr Tommie M. O’Brien 100/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Southwell (15.8f, heavy). Off 6 months/had wind op. Up in trip on first Flat start for this yard (fairly useful in France).

3 1 CEMHAAN (32) t 1000588-5227 4 11-6 | 72.6kg George Baker Mr Matthew Ennis (2lb/1kg) 6/1, bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 32 days ago. Has to be taken seriously on couple of runner-up efforts prior to that.

4 2 CAPTAIN HADDOCK (IRE) (8) 9565-208137 4 11-5 | 72.1kg Heather Main Mr Henry Main (4lb/2kg) Winner at Hamilton in June. 28/1, creditable seventh of 12 in handicap at Sandown (14f, good) 8 days ago. Back in trip minus blinkers. Considered.

5 6 MAORI KNIGHT (IRE) (14) 97778-16445 4 11-4 | 71.7kg Richard Hughes Mr Freddie Mitchell Latest win at Chelmsford City in May. 4/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Windsor (10f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Up in trip, which isn’t certain to suit.

6 5 HOTSPUR HARRY (IRE) (17) b 9701356563 4 10-10 | 68.0kg Robert Eddery Mr George Eddery (2lb/1kg) 13/2, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (10f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Back up in trip with blinkers replacing cheekpieces.

7 4 GLAN Y GORS (IRE) (20) (D) 9634742244 9 10-9 | 67.6kg Mark Weatherer Mr Andrew McBride (6lb/3kg) 28/1, first run since leaving David Thompson when creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Nottingham (14f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Needs to build on that.

7 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:9-4 Cemhaan, 9-2 Maori Knight, 11-2 Glan Y Gors, 11-2 Captain Haddock, 9-1 Hotspur Harry, 11-1 Great Esteem, 18-1 Catfish Row

TIMEFORM VIEW:CEMHAAN was disappointing at Newcastle last month, but that was a stronger contest than this one and his brace of runner-up efforts prior to that read well in the context of this. Unlike a couple of these, Captain Haddock’s stamina is assured and he is second choice.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. CEMHAAN 2. CAPTAIN HADDOCK (IRE) 3. MAORI KNIGHT (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2019 C’est No Mour 6-10-12 5-2 Peter Hedger Mr Simon Walker 7 2018 Medalla de Oro 4-11-5 5-1 Peter Chapple-Hyam Mr Finian Maguire 9 2017 C’est No Mour 4-11-0 5-2f Peter Hedger Mr Simon Walker 8 2016 Hubertas 4-11-6 3-1f John Quinn Mr J. J. Codd 10

SMART STATS:No Smart Stats available for this race

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3.45 AMATEURS’ DERBY HANDICAP (GENTLEMAN AMATEUR JOCKEYS) (4) 4yo+ (Rated 0-85) £10,000 1½m6y (2420 Metres)RACE 4

Going: Good (Good to Firm in places)

Left handed, undulating, ‘U’ shaped course, with tight bends. Races up to eight and a half furlongs are very sharp, meaning those ridden prominently hold an advantage, particularly on the five-furlong course, the fastest in the world, which is virtually downhill throughout. Conversely, the first four furlongs of the Derby course are uphill and it provides a real test of stamina, anything overracing in the early part of the race usually found wanting in the closing stages. In testing conditions, the runners tend to switch towards the stands-side rail for the better ground.

Draw: N/A Pace Information: Very Weak

1 1 NAVAL COMMANDER (38) 982416-136 4 10-0 | 63.5kg Robyn Brisland William Buick Latest win at Newbury in June. 4/1, creditable sixth of 10 in handicap at York (7.9f, good) 38 days ago. Back up in trip and can’t be discounted.

2 5 WAIT FOR THE LORD (10) (D) h 9716-484458 5 9-9 | 61.2kg David Elsworth Dougie Costello Not disgraced after 11 weeks off when eighth of 12 in handicap (33/1) at York (10.2f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Not ruled out.

3 4 PATIENT DREAM (FR) (32) (C, D, BF) 974164-1414 3 9-3 | 58.5kg

Ralph Beckett Rossa Ryan Course winner who also scored at Windsor in June. Respectable fourth of 11 in handicap (9/2) at Goodwood (9.9f, good to soft) 32 days ago so well in the mix here.

4 3 FAST STEPS (IRE) (32) (C) s 1002-1337 3 9-0 | 57.2kg

Richard Hannon Pat Dobbs Opened his account here in April and caught the eye when seventh of 11 in handicap at Goodwood (9.9f) 32 days ago, doing too much too soon and collared last 1f. Merits serious consideration.

5 2 LEROY LEROY (14) (D) 9929562542 5 8-10 | 55.3kg Jim Boyle Pat Cosgrave Creditable second of 5 in handicap (15/2) at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Ought to be competitive again eased 1 lb.

5 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:5-2 Patient Dream, 7-2 Leroy Leroy, 7-2 Naval Commander, 5-1 Fast Steps, 7-1 Wait For The Lord

TIMEFORM VIEW:FAST STEPS signalled he’s ready to go in again when a promising seventh at Goodwood last month yet can race off a 3 lb lower mark here so gets the nod. In-form Leroy Leroy has also enjoyed some respite from the official assessor so is feared most with course scorer Patient Dream another who can have a say in a competitive handicap.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. FAST STEPS (IRE) 2. LEROY LEROY 3. PATIENT DREAM (FR)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2019 Victory Chime 4-9-9 2-1 Ralph Beckett Harry Bentley 4 2018 Zzoro 5-9-1 11-2 Amanda Perrett Jason Watson (3) 7 2017 High End 3-9-6 11-8f Saeed bin Suroor Edward Greatrex (3) 8 2016 Innocent Touch 5-10-0 8-1 Richard Fahey Tony Hamilton 8

SMART STATS:No Smart Stats available for this race

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4.20 DON CHURSTON HANDICAP (3) 3yo+ (Rated 0-90) £14,000 1¼m17y (2030 Metres)

RACE 5

Going: Good (Good to Firm in places)

Left handed, undulating, ‘U’ shaped course, with tight bends. Races up to eight and a half furlongs are very sharp, meaning those ridden prominently hold an advantage, particularly on the five-furlong course, the fastest in the world, which is virtually downhill throughout. Conversely, the first four furlongs of the Derby course are uphill and it provides a real test of stamina, anything overracing in the early part of the race usually found wanting in the closing stages. In testing conditions, the runners tend to switch towards the stands-side rail for the better ground.

Draw: N/A Pace Information: Even

1 7 MYTHICAL MADNESS (32) (CD) v 9597268118 10 10-2 | 64.4kg David O’Meara Jason Watson C&D winner in July. 11/2, eighth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 32 days ago so has work to do.

2 6 DOGGED (17) h 99385-53645 4 10-0 | 63.5kg David Elsworth Dougie Costello Modest fifth of 8 in handicap at Newbury (8f, good, 7/1) 17 days ago. Hood on 1st time and needs to get back on track if he’s to gain his first win since 2019.

3 9 BUCKINGHAM (IRE) (18) s 9833-195409 5 9-11 | 62.1kg Eve Johnson Houghton Georgia Dobie (3lb/1kg) Latest win at Bath in June. 33/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 18 days ago. Back up in trip and needs to step forward.

4 2 CHASE THE DOLLAR (21) 9712-523205 3 9-7 | 60.3kg

Mark Johnston William Buick Blinkered for 1st time, last of 5 in handicap at Ripon (12f, good, 14/1) 21 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.

5 8 MUTARAAFEQ (IRE) (80) 85933-9 3 9-6 | 59.9kg Ivan Furtado Sean Levey Lightly-raced maiden. Ninth of 11 in handicap at Sandown (7f, good, 14/1) 80 days ago on final run for Charles Hills. Plenty to find on form.

6 1 YANIFER (19) (BF) 9482621113 3 9-5 | 59.4kg Jamie Osborne Saffie Osborne (5lb/2kg) Bagged his third win of 2021 at Bath in August. Creditable neck third of 7 to Curtiz in handicap (5/2) at Ffos Las (8f, good to soft) 19 days ago, sticking to task. Well in the mix.

7 3 BONUS (35) (BF) h 9300-662135 4 9-4 | 59.0kg Jim Boyle Pat Cosgrave Latest win at Lingfield in June. 6/4, respectable fifth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, good) 35 days ago. One for the shortlist.

8 4 CURTIZ (19) (D) 9716130551 4 9-4 | 59.0kg

Hughie Morrison Oisin Murphy Enjoying an excellent season, and posted career best when winning 7-runner handicap (11/4) at Ffos Las (8f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Another bold showing is on the cards.

9 5 PRINCE ROCK (IRE) (14) 10001026327 6 9-2 | 58.1kg Simon Dow Rhys Clutterbuck (5lb/2kg) Seventh of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 8/1) 14 days ago. Weighted to go well if shrugging off latest effort.

9 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:7-2 Curtiz, 4-1 Yanifer, 5-1 Bonus, 17-2 Dogged, 9-1 Prince Rock, 9-1 Mythical Madness, 20-1 Chase The Dollar, 22-1 Mutaraafeq, 28-1 Buckingham

TIMEFORM VIEW:CURTIZ bagged win number three of an excellent 2021 at Ffos Las earlier in the month and is fancied to go in again with this longer trip sure to play to his strengths. Yanifer also arrives bidding for a fourth win of the current campaign and is next on the list with Prince Rock not taken lightly either off a handy mark.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. CURTIZ 2. YANIFER 3. PRINCE ROCK (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2019 Surrey Hope 5-9-12 5-2 Hughie Morrison Jason Watson 7 2018 Deadly Accurate 3-9-0 9-2 Hughie Morrison Jason Watson (3) 6 2017 Fujaira Bridge 3-9-6 11-2 Roger Varian Andrea Atzeni 8 2016 Crowning Glory 3-9-6 9-2 Ralph Beckett Fran Berry 10

SMART STATS:No Smart Stats available for this race

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4.55 DEBORAH COOPER 40th HANDICAP (5) 3yo+ (Rated 0-75) £7,000 1m113y (1710 Metres)

RACE 6

Going: Good (Good to Firm in places)

Left handed, undulating, ‘U’ shaped course, with tight bends. Races up to eight and a half furlongs are very sharp, meaning those ridden prominently hold an advantage, particularly on the five-furlong course, the fastest in the world, which is virtually downhill throughout. Conversely, the first four furlongs of the Derby course are uphill and it provides a real test of stamina, anything overracing in the early part of the race usually found wanting in the closing stages. In testing conditions, the runners tend to switch towards the stands-side rail for the better ground.

Draw: N/A Pace Information: Weak

1 2 POET’S MAGIC (13) (D) 1007-2162121 5 10-0 | 63.5kg

John Quinn Jason Hart 3 wins from 7 runs this year, and she recorded a career best in great style at Carlisle (6.9f, good to firm) 13 days ago, forging clear last 1f. Up another 7 lb but the one to beat.

2 3 THE CRUISING LORD (48) (BF) t 98587962-16 5 10-0 | 63.5kg Simon Hodgson William Carver (3lb/1kg) Latest win at Bath in June. 5/2, only sixth of 8 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, good) 48 days ago so he needs to bounce back with tongue strap on 1st time.

3 1 CANAGAT (10) (D) 922d3670068 4 10-0 | 63.5kg

Simon Dow Oisin Murphy Arrives below par, only eighth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 12/1) 10 days ago. Falling in the weights but he still needs more.

4 6 GREEN POWER (24) 9676-575956 6 9-8 | 60.8kg John Gallagher Darragh Keenan Winless since 2019, and only sixth of 7 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm, 22/1) 24 days ago. Others appeal more.

5 5 HOUSE OF KINGS (IRE) (17) (D) s+h 900-8094807 5 9-4 | 59.0kg Michael Appleby Saffie Osborne (5lb/2kg) Twelve runs since last win in 2020, and seventh of 9 in handicap at Thirsk (8f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Hood/cheekpieces back on with plenty to prove.

6 4 FLAME OF FREEDOM (IRE) (20) (D) 9323134 3 9-2 | 58.1kg

Eve Johnson Houghton William Buick Winner at Brighton in July. 11/1, good fourth of 5 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 20 days ago. Still lightly raced and needs considering eased 1 lb.

6 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:11-8 Poet’s Magic, 10-3 The Cruising Lord, 9-2 Flame of Freedom, 11-1 Canagat, 16-1 House of Kings, 20-1 Green Power

TIMEFORM VIEW:POET’S MAGIC is going from strength to strength this term and a 7 lb rise for her latest victory at Carlisle might not prove enough to thwart her such was the authority of that success. Flame of Freedom rates much the chief threat given she can race off a 1 lb lower mark than when a good recent fourth at Lingfield, with The Cruising Lord appealing as the pick of the remainder.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. POET’S MAGIC 2. FLAME OF FREEDOM (IRE) 3. THE CRUISING LORD

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2019 Key Player 4-9-13 8-1 Eve Johnson Houghton Charles Bishop 11 2018 Corazon Espinado 3-9-7 3-1f Simon Dow Harry Bentley 7 2017 Favourite Royal 3-9-4 9-1 Eve Johnson Houghton Martin Dwyer 10 2016 Nouvelli Dancer 3-9-6 11-4f Ivan Furtado Silvestre De Sousa 7

SMART STATS:No Smart Stats available for this race

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5.30 RACEGOERS CLUB HANDICAP (4) 3yo+ (Rated 0-80) £10,000 7f3y (1410 Metres)

RACE 7