Hard to dispute class of Johnston’s March Law

Five-yearold can put Royal Ascot hard luck story behind him

LAW MARCH

Mark Johnston has given

a great opportunity to get off the mark in the EBF Stallions Novice Stakes at Ayr.

The Lawman colt put in a tremendous effort at Royal Ascot when attempting to make all the running in the Chesham Stakes.

Only the Aidan O’Brien-trained Battleground managed to get past him and claim the Listed honours. On that evidence, March Law should outclass this opposition and score at the third attempt.

The drinks can be on again after the CPMS Handicap.

GLASSES UP

Mike Smith’s five-year-old did the business at the same venue last month on his second start following a 233-day break. He steps up from a mile to a mile and a quarter, but he did win over this course and distance three times in 2018.

The handicapper has also not been harsh on him, only putting him up 2lb.

turned in a solid effort at Newbury on his latest start, but can take a starring role in the Warfield Handicap at Windsor.

Heather Main’s five-year-old put in good late work to take second place behind Involved over a mile and a quarter last month, eventually being beaten three and a quarter lengths.

That was his first outing in 223 days, so clearly Rake’s Progress should strip fitter for the outing, and a 1lb rise in the weights certainly does not look insurmountable.

Stepping up in trip by a furlong and a half also looks to be a positive factor, and any further rain would not be a concern.

Jump fans are treated to the bet365 Summer Cup Handicap Chase at

RAKE’S PROGRESS

Uttoxeter. The Listed event may not be worth as much as it usually is, but it still looks a decent race.

It can fall to fifth in 2019.

He has been absent since winning on New Year’s Day at Cheltenham, but trainer Neil Mulholland is sure to have him ready for this, and he has won after returning from a break in the past.

WINDSOR: DOING FINE, SELECTIONS AYR: UTTOXETER:

who was

12.40 Captain Magnum, 1.10 Star Cracker, 1.40 Fortamour, 2.15 March Law, 2.45 Northern Hope, 3.15 B Fifty Two, 3.45 Glasses Up, 4.15 Queen Mia.

12.55 Dusty’s Choice, 1.25 Timoshenko, 1.55 Dariya, 2.30 Diodorus, 3.00 That’s A Given, 3.30 Doing Fine, 4.00 Building Bridges, 4.30 Wilberdragon, 5.05 Bonnie Golightly.

4.40 Perfect Sunrise, 5.15 Blue De Vega, 5.45 Unbutton, 6.15 Who Told Jo Jo, 6.45 RAKE’S PROGRESS (NAP), 7.15 Mr Wilton, 7.45 Settle Petal, 8.15 Taawfan, 8.45 Hot Summer.

DOUBLE: Rake’s Progress March Law. and