KIEREN Fallon may have lost the lucrative retainer with Sir Michael Stoute, but he will be very hard to beat again in this year's jockeys' championship.
Following a stint in Dubai at the weekend, the Irishman returns to the domestic scene at Wolverhampton this afternoon and his presence in the saddle can enable Rififi to go close in the five-furlong seller at 4.40.
A strong pace and strong handling are essential requirements for the gelding and the presence of at least five confirmed front-runners will ensure that he gets the race run to suit.
He has been running creditably of late but the drop into this grade will suit and he's taken to beat Sergeant Slipper.
Fallon can also get on the scoresheet with Speedfit Free, who looks to hold solid claims in the seven-furlong handicap at 5.15.
Eric Alston's runner hasn't won for about a year but he looked to be on the way back when running second to subsequent winner Law Breaker over course and distance last month.
Although below that level last month the return to this longer trip looks sure to suit and Fallon's presence is sure to make a difference.
The booking of the Champion jockey for Flinders Range in division two of the mile-and-a-half maiden at 5.45 looks significant and a big run in a weak race looks on the cards.
This gelding showed ability on Turf in France but, although he cut little ice over hurdles on his two runs in this country, there could be better to come.
Fallon is also on board Rellim in the No Nonsense Sports Fillies Handicap but slight preference is for Safranine, who showed much improved form when dropped to this trip at Southwell.
Ann Stokell's sprinter won most decisively that day and, although seven pounds higher in the weights this time, could well have more to offer.
At Lingfield the booking of Darryll Holland for Charge looks a good one and the pair can click in the Call Bet Direct Free On 0800 329393 Handicap over six furlongs.
A dual winner on Equitrack over this trip last year, David Barron's runner looked at least as good on his first run on this surface after a lay-off last month. Nayyir, who looked a most exciting prospect when bolting home on his debut at this course recently, can follow up in the mile-and-a-quarter at 4.20.
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