RAUCOUS WELCOME
RAUCOUS (4.20) has a big shout in the Moulton Optional Claiming Handicap at Yarmouth.
Stuart Williams’ sprinter has been running well this term, especially when a cracking fourth in the Wokingham at Ascot last time.
That is the best form on offer in a decent contest and the gelding can gain a well-deserved win for his shrewd connections.
It would be a bad idea to swerve Ed Walker’s IMMORAL (2.20) in the opener. The gelding is open to plenty of progress after going down narrowly to
Glamorous Crescent on his handicap bow at Chepstow.
Sir Mark Prescott’s bandwagon is starting to roll so don’t miss
LAND OF OZ (3.20). The three-year-old is largely unexposed as a stayer and can build on his eye-catching fourth to Fantastic Ms Fox at Redcar.
FEARLESSLY (3.50) has made steady headway for Roger Varian and shaped like her turn was near when a fair third at Lingfield.
Conrad Allen knows the time of day so I’m siding with
SONNET ROSE (5.20). Largely consistent, the mare remains nicely treated after just failing to reel in Magical Ride over course and distance.
KEEP BUSY (3.00) can complete a hat-trick for John Quinn at Catterick.
The filly has done little but improve and can shrug off a 6lb hike for cosily dismissing Lexi The One at Haydock on Friday.
BERYL THE PETAL (3.30) can blossom once again for the thriving David O’Meara.
The three-year-old enjoyed a richly-deserved victory at Pontefract and she can defy a 6lb penalty with any repeat. I can see no reason to desert
LEVER DU SOLEIL (4.00) in the Turmeric Challenge Trophy.
Gavin Cromwell’s gelding should relish the return to two miles after outstaying the useful
Sbrasse at Ayr on Monday. The Meath Maestro can complete another double in the North with LAPPET (5.00).
The four-year-old is unlikely to be anchored by a 5lb hike after fending off Cliff Bay in a warm event at Musselburgh.
ALIENTO (5.30) can continue her upward curve for Michael Dods in the last. The filly did it nicely at Thirsk on debut for her shrewd new handler who can eke out much more progress.