LETSGOROUNDAGAIN should carry all before him in the British Stallion Studs Supporting British Racing EBF Maiden Stakes at Ayr.
Trained the best part of 400 miles away at Barry Hills’ powerbase in Lambourn, the Redback colt ran a race full of promise on his debut in what turned to be a hot event at Newbury last month.
The Hills runner was fourth to the speedy Magic City, who could yet be Royal Ascot-bound, and the form has been boosted with the second and third both coming out to win.
Given he was green early on and doing his best work late to finish as well as anything, a normal maiden looks his for the taking.
There is a danger this might be an above-average affair with good words for the newcomers from the Fahey and Ryan stables, but experience is on the selection’s side now and the presence of those two should at least hold the price up.
Divine Call is another on a long journey, this time from Newmarket, as trainer William Haggas targets the Dutch Art Handicap.
The lightly-raced four-year-old has not been seen since hosing up in a Southwell maiden in October so fitness has to be taken on trust.
But with Kieren Fallon booked and what looks a workable handicap mark of 78, his chance is clear, particularly if there is some rain about.
Beverley’s Hilary Needler Trophy has lost its Listed status but has still attracted a smart field, with Lily’s Angel promising to lead the way.
Unbeaten in three starts, the Richard Fahey-trained filly could hardly have been more impressive in the way she won at Chester last time out.
Badly missing the break at a track where a handy position is crucial, she still had enough class to make up the deficit and display a nice turn of foot when the gap came.
The Thrill Is Gone can pick up a deserved success in the Weatherbys Bloodstock Insurance Conditions Stakes, where just four runners go to post but a chance of sorts can be made for most of them.
However, Mick Channon’s filly has spent most of her recent life in Listed and Group races and ran a blinder to be third to Night Carnation at York recently.
She meets York runner-up Move In Time on the same terms but the benefit of that seasonal reappearance can see her reverse that running.
Full Of Spirit has a good chance in the Maggie & Co Maiden Hurdle at Newton Abbot, while Haka Dancer gets the nod in the Royal Ascot Live On ATR Virgin 534 Novices’ Handicap Chase at Southwell.
Saddle My Dream also makes plenty of appeal in the Profound Services Novices’ Handicap Chase at Sedgefield.
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