JUST PLAY IT COOLE
COOLE CODY (2.05) can boost his excellent record at Cheltenham in the Ballymore Silver Trophy.
Evan Williams’ chaser slammed Spirit of the games in the Paddy Power Gold Cup here in November.
The 10-year-old ran another stormer when fourth to The Shunter in the Festival Plate.
The gelding lurks on a fair mark so stands to resume winning ways in slightly calmer waters. JAVA POINT (2.40) should maintain Kim Bailey’s excellent run in the Kingston Stud Handicap Hurdle.
The gelding built on decent efforts when comfortably defeating the useful Known at Warwick a fortnight ago.
The six-year-old remains unexposed over 2m 4f so can make light of a stiff rise in class.
CHIL CHIL (1.50) ought to extend Andrew Balding’s streak in the bet365 Handicap at Newmarket. Impressive at Ascot last August, the sprinter held her form well for the remainder of the campaign.
The mare has dropped to a winning mark so can triumph having gone well fresh before.
Eve Johnson Houghton’s PERCY’S LAD (2.25) is a value bet in the European Free Handicap. The colt was second to the talented Mujbar in the Horris Hill at Newbury.
The son of Sir Percy rates a surefire improver at three so can see off promising rivals. SAN DONATO (3.0) looks poised to cut Global Giant down to size in the Earl of Sefton Stakes.
Roger Varian’s horse put in a solid shift when third to Addeybb at Ayr in September.
The five-year-old is best caught fresh so should bag this warm Grade Three for his thriving connections.
Jane Chapple-Hyam’s SAFFRON BEACH (3.35) can boost her Classic claim in the Nell Gwyn Stakes. The filly slammed Thank You Next in a course and distance Group Three in October, with plenty more still to come.
DELTA BAY (4.10) should take a riveting maiden for John Gosden and Frankie Dettori.
The Cash Out at bet365 Handicap is a trappy affair but MOHAAFETH (4.45) stands out. William Haggas’ charge can follow up last month’s decisive defeat of Unforgotten on the Lingfield all-weather.