THE ORIENT EXPRESS
ORIENTAL SONG (3.50) can call the tune for Owen Burrows in the Dick Poole Stakes at Salisbury.
The Shamardal filly looked a nice prospect when second in a strong Chepstow novice event on her debut then oozed class when bolting up at Newmarket.
The step up to Group 3 company demands more but this is a progressive youngster who will be primed for action by her thriving handler.
Hugo Palmer’s WHITE MOCHA (1.50) can stay on the upgrade in a novice contest.
The Lope De Vega colt learned plenty when narrowly opening his account at Haydock and can put that experience to good use against some promising rivals.
THAFEERA (4.20) is the best bet in a terrific renewal of the Lochsong Handicap.
Charlie Hills’ three-year-old has made rapid headway since dropping back to six furlongs and can defy an 8lb hike for her recent career best at Nottingham. In-form Jane Chappelle-Hyam can take the Lester Brunt handicap with the impressive UBER COOL (4.50).
The three-year-old has shown a cracking attitude to score at Catterick and Thirsk recently and can complete a hat-trick under useful 5lb claimer Paddy Bradley.
Ed Walker can continue his terrific run of form courtesy of TRILLIANT (3.30) at Haydock.
The Dansili filly relished dropping back to a mile when hacking up over course and distance last time and a stiff 8lb penalty won’t anchor her.
SO BELOVED (4.00) can bag his third win at the Merseyside venue in the EBF Conditions Stakes. David O’Meara’s seven-year-old has held his form well in Group-company this term and can return to winning ways dropped in class.
Tom Dascombe can enhance his enviable record at Haydock when AZARI (4.35) takes the 32Red Handicap.
The gelding build on some eye-catching efforts when edging out Zubayr over course and distance and remains wellhandicapped despite a 4lb hike.
■ Jim Crowley will ride antepost favourite Crystal Ocean in the St Leger at Doncaster.
The Champion jockey will partner the colt in the final classic after taking the reins for a sparkling workout at trainer Sir Michael Stoute’s Newmarket base.
■ Officials at Haydock have moved to ensure the Sprint Cup will be run on the freshest possible ground by bringing the race forward on Saturday’s card.