Daily Record

PROVEN FLIGHT RISK

- BY GARRY OWEN

OCALA (4.0) can extend Andrew Balding’s streak on MacRoberts Solicitors LLP Raceday at Hamilton.

Promising in maidens, the

Nathaniel filly confirmed that view when beating Ragstone

View over a mile at Chepstow. The four-year-old is bred to be better over further so can defy a well-earned 6lb hike over today’s extra furlong.

MAKYON (2.0) can take the novices’ event for the thriving Mark Johnston. The Make

Believe juvenile ran a blinder when second on debut at York and is a surefire improver.

I COULD DO BETTER (2.30) oozed class when routing

Brandy Spirit at Carlisle and can stretch his unbeaten record to three for Keith Dalgleish.

AUXILIARY (3.0) can shrug off a 267-day absence for shrewd new trainer Liam Bailey. The gelding likes this venue and is well treated after September’s excellent second behind So Near So Farhh at Carlisle.

SANDS OF MALI (3.30) can make his class tell in the valuable Clyde Conditions Stakes. A Group One winner last October, Richard Fahey’s star sprinter can warm up for Royal Ascot by slamming some talented rivals.

ZIG ZAG ZYGGY (4.30) can enhance his excellent course record in the Bettrendss­hop. co.uk Handicap. Proven on soft going, Andrew Hughes’ gelding can overcome a 3lb hike for last month’s cosy defeat of Tommy G over course and distance.

EVERKYLLAC­HY (5.0) can bag his fourth victory of the campaign for Karen McLintock.

The five-year-old sprinter showed a willing attitude to overhaul Boundsy here eight days ago and can follow up off an unchanged mark. Down at Haydock, HIGHWAYGRE­Y (2.10) led the way over course and distance 13 days ago and can follow up for Tim Easterby off an attractive mark.

TONE THE BARONE (3.40) can stay on the upgrade for skilled handler Stuart Williams.

The speedster landed a serious gamble on his return at Windsor in April and is open to plenty more progress at three.

YOUKAN (4.10) can make light of a welter burden in the Shape Consulting Engineers Handicap. A winner here last September, Stuart Kittow’s gelding should be primed after an eye-catching fourth on his comeback at Ascot.

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WINNING STREAK Balding

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