Beyond Conceit hard to beat 4.20

RACE-BY-RACE GUIDE

2.30 The class of RIBCHESTER can carry him home. Versatile regarding track, trip and tactics, he has strong claims. Mutakayyef runs this track well and, along with Miss Temple City, has place claims.

3.05 BROTHER BEAR looked a cut above average when landing a Listed race at The Curragh on his second start, and there is sure to be more to come. Rajasinghe clocked a decent time when winning with authority at Newcastle – the runner-up won well yesterday – and could go well. De Bruyne Horse is progressing and has a fine attitude.

3.40 LADY AURELIA took this meeting by storm when running away with the Queen Mary a year ago, and looks to have retained her ability. She should prove tough to beat. Marsha is speedy and can bag a place. Ardhoomey rarely runs a bad race and could be the pick of the others.

CHURCHILL is expected to confirm his superiority over Barney Roy, whom he beat by a length in the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket. He has since taken the Irish Guineas and continues to impress with his authority.

5.00 Horses with decent hurdles form have dominated this event in recent years and BEYOND CONCEIT has a strong chance. A high-class novice hurdler, he also possessed some fair Flat form before joining Nicky Henderson. Willie Mullins has won this twice from just eight runners in the past 10 years, which suggests Thomas Hobson will be thereabouts. Cartwright and Suegioo have place chances.

5.30 ELIZABETH DARCY won her only start by an impressive margin and can add to her American trainer’s good record at this meeting. Sound And Silence was no match for the very speedy Havana Grey at Sandown, but that is among the best juvenile form of the season so far. Dragons Tail and Another Batt are also interesting.