2:00 Wetherby Tips

Crossbar sets the standard on adjusted RPRs, but that came on the back of winning on debut in a slowly run event on the AW. The two to have run since then have both been unplaced, so the form may not amount to much. Machadadorp showed improved form from debut to score last time at Chester, and the sixth has come out and won since. The Balding filly gets 3 lb from Cox’s gelding, and the stable have a good record of 2-6 at the track in the past five seasons. At around 10/11, she looks the one to be on.

Won a novice event at Kempton on debut. Ran green before the penny dropped late on. Can find some improvement, and if so will be hard to beat.

The front 2 in the market.look to be uneasy but this one has been attracting some support. Stable is going well and this one has been gelde d since his debut run in Npv. Worth a chance that the operation will work and he shows a lot of improvement for the win.

Trained by Sam England, who has his runners in fine current form ??' 40% strike rate in the last two weeks. Five winners from 15 at this course in the last year. Ridden by P. J. McDonald, who has a 25% win rate for this yard. Has had one run, when third at Southwell last September. Can go close if fully fit following a 259-day break. Formerly with Jamie Osborne and makes debut for the new yard.

Blue Icon remains a maiden after two starts, but he represents the respected Richard Fahey yard and is bred to improve with experience. His debut effort showed promise, and his latest run came in another competitive novice event where he should have learned plenty. With only two races under his belt, there is significant scope for progress, and he looks worth supporting to take a step forward and challenge for a first career success.

Whatever Bruce is an interesting newcomer making his racecourse debut for the Geoff Tutty stable. By Bated Breath, he has a pedigree that suggests speed and the potential to make an impact as a 3yo. With no exposed form to assess, there could be plenty of untapped ability, and he looks worth supporting to make a positive start to his racing career.