the prophet

The 4-year-old filly was a good fourth of 11 two weeks ago. It was just her seventh career start and her fourth on turf. She was returning from a nine-month break. She can build on that effort. She's on a slightly lower mark now, and this weak-looking handicap is not as strong.

Just three career runs for the 3yo filly, form 3-22. Her two runs this spring were on the AW, not landing a blow, but she did bump into a couple of nice types. Her maiden debut run last year came on fast ground ??" 3rd of 10 and beaten 3L, but the winner is now rated 105. A ten-week break, a decent mark, and a return to fast turf ground could set her up nicely for this handicap.

Just five career runs for the 3yo filly. She can take a step forward after a return run on unsuitable slow ground two weeks ago. She ran well on her first two career starts on quick ground and was 2nd of 12 in a novice stakes behind a now 82-rated runner. Her handicap mark of 67 gives her a chance. Could be overpriced.

The 4yo filly was impressive earlier in the month when winning a 10-runner handicap by 6L, posting a high RPR rating. It was just her fifth career run, and there is every chance it wasn't a fluke result. Effectively just 2 lb higher for this handicap, with a good jockey claiming 3 lb in this apprentice riders' handicap.

The 3yo filly has been beaten 4L in her last two starts, not helping herself by being keen and at the rear. She showed smart form last year, winning twice on quick good/firm ground while racing up with the pace. On a handy mark now, she was rated 14 lb higher back in March and could be a big player with a more positive ride.

The 3yo filly is looking progressive. She went close in a Group 3 during April. She was a Listed winner three weeks ago, a useful Irish runner in second that day, and she posted a good rating. These rivals need to find plenty if they want to challenge her in this Listed contest.

Lightly raced 4yo, three runs this year. Possible excuses last time out. He was a good third in his two previous races, beaten by handicap rivals now rated 98, 107, 102 and 111. Coming from the rear in those races, but he ran a big race last year when making the running, and there could be a change of tactic in this handicap. Good jockey change, decent 83 racing mark, and he's now facing rivals rated 0??"85.

Lightly raced 4yo. He was a good winner in early May after coming off a seven-month break, winning a useful 14-runner handicap by 2L. The form was given a big boost by both the third and fourth in the race. It was a much stronger handicap than this Class 4 that he now tackles. The trip and conditions are similar for this contest. He will be fresh after a seven-week break, and his higher mark might not stop him from winning.