the prophet

Ex-Irish trained 4yo. Not great overall stats, but he was a close 3rd of 14 on the AW when last seen. A three-month break and a debut for a new UK yard should do him no harm. The last time he encountered good/firm ground was at the start of his career: on which he had four solid runs and earning an 80+ rating. He runs off a 65 rating in this handicap.

A better run from the 4yo at the end of last month when 3rd of 13. A slow start meant he had plenty of ground to make up late on, but he finished the race strong. Most of his rivals that day were rated 70??"80, and no rival was rated above 63 in this handicap.

Plenty of miles on the clock for the 11yo, but he's capable on his day. Should be sharp after a return run last week. He won three in a row this time last year, all at this track on fast ground, including a win off a 9 lb higher mark. Good jockey in this weak-looking handicap.

The 6yo has six wins on turf. He lost his way in the second half of last year, but he's had a nice six-month break and has since joined the good Jim Goldie yard. He was rated 88 last summer, and with a good apprentice in the saddle claiming 5 lb for this handicap, he's effectively a huge 20 lb better off now.

A decent run from the 5yo mare two weeks ago in an 18-runner handicap. Her high draw didn't help, but she should be better for the run after coming off a six-month break. She ran a few nice races in the first half of last year, is suited by the quick ground, and is on an attractive mark now.

There wasn't much between the two sides in the first leg. A penalty apiece in the 1-1 draw. Atlético did have 18 shots in the game, seven more than Arsenal, and will get chances in this second leg. The Madrid manager, Diego Simeone, has 15 years at the club, plenty of trophies and experience, and he might just outfox Mikel Arteta. I feel the pressure will be on the home side with the expectations.

Two starts for the 2yo colt, two good RPR ratings. Beaten by just a neck on his debut. He had the field strung out when winning an AW novice by 3L two weeks ago. The runner-up ran very well on Saturday. I like the fact that he can handle a turning track. He should go well in this conditions race.

Seven runs last year for the 4yo. He started the year in great form, then was below par on his final two starts on the AW, but is on a handy mark for his return from a five-month winter break. He could be a big player if he makes use of his low draw in stall 2. He went very close over this 7.5f C/D last year on his return and followed that with a big run at Royal Ascot, beaten just 1.5L in a 30-runner handicap. He is 8 lb lower now.

The O'Brien-trained 3yo filly might be underestimated in this Listed contest. She won a Group 3 on her final start last year. She was a close third in a Group 2 during September ??" solid-looking form. She doesn't mind a bit of give in the ground. Her four rivals still have to prove themselves, having only won in maiden and novice company.

Just four career runs for the 3yo, who can return bigger and stronger after a seven-month break. Excuses in his last two runs: a Group 2 contest and a £129K conditions race. He was a cosy novice stakes winner on his second start ??" the 2nd and 3rd were both useful types. He was a runner-up on his debut last Aug, behind a runner now rated a huge 110. He could be much better than his opening handicap mark of 85.

PSG take a one-goal lead into the 2nd leg, and the game could set up nicely for them. The longer Bayern fail to score, the more risks they'll have to take, and PSG will get the gaps. PSG had 5 shots on target in the 1st leg and scored 5 goals.