Daily Record

POETRY IN MOTION

- BY GARRY OWEN

WORDSWORTH (3.35) can blossom for Aidan O’Brien in a cracking renewal of the Sagaro Stakes at Ascot.

The four-year-old built on last season’s high-class form in outpointin­g Sunchart on this month’s return at Gowran.

The colt was staying on strongly late so should add this Group Three over two miles.

The apprentice­s’ event is tricky but it’s worth backing TAHITIAN PRINCE (1.50).

Richard Hannon’s gelding looks fairly treated after his fair fifth to Dark Shift in better company here in October.

FRAGRANCE (2.25) seems appealing in the Two-Year-Old Trial Conditions Stakes.

Mark Johnston’s horse was an excellent second to Tajalla on debut in a red-hot novice at Newmarket 13 days ago.

The filly has a bright future so can put that experience to use for her thriving yard. KINGS

JOY (3.0) is a smart prospect for John Gosden in the EBF Fillies’ Conditions Stakes.

The filly rates a surefire improver on turf after scoring cosily on debut on the Lingfield all-weather in December.

ARAIFJAN (5.10) can shade the Queen Anne Handicap for sprint expert Robert Cowell.

The gelding should be primed after his comeback third to Nationwide last week at Wolverhamp­ton.

AQUAMAS (6.15) ought to extend Michael Dods’ decent run at Musselburg­h.

The filly looked better than ever when giving the useful Jems Bond most resistance at Newcastle last month.

The four-year-old is just as effective on turf so should go one better in a weaker contest.

THE GLOAMING (7.25) can defy a welter burden for Dumfries handler Iain Jardine.

The grey bounced back when a creditable second to Giant Steps on her return to turf at

Catterick three weeks ago and lurks on a workable mark.

GRACES QUEST (8.25) can claim an open Racing TV Handicap for Jim Goldie.

An eye-catching third to Jamil on debut for team Uplawmoor at Catterick three weeks ago is working out well so the filly stands to star off an attractive mark.

ALLAHO (5.55) is the best chaser around so ought to rout the middle-distance elite in the Punchestow­n Gold Cup.

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