Strummerville

A dual winner during his time in Ireland, he returned from a break with a promising run on debut for his new connections in an 18-runner handicap at Newmarket last month. A son of Frankel over 7f on good ground. What's not to like at the odds?

Following 'unlucky losers last-time-out losers' is fraught with danger and isn't a strong enough basis for taking a punt on Alaminos being able to take a successful step forward on his second start in a handicap. At the current odds of 11/4, the risk is unappealing. Watcha Snoop, on the other hand, drops in class for his handicapping bow and has just as much, if not more, scope for improvement.

A speculative combination Trifecta is suggested for a bit of interest on a dull day. At the overnight odds of 7/4, The Gay Blade makes absolutely no appeal given his best form has been posted in lower-grade handicaps and classified stakes events, while Iris Dancer is better suited to stiffer courses and has never been at her best when tried here. Whereas the enigmatic Colour Code is easier to rule out given she was withdrawn after bolting to the start at Hamilton on Sunday and refused to race on her most recent other intended start. That leaves us with three to go consider. Summerstorms Dream posted her best effort yet over C&D last July and could do us a favour by getting up for third, while Gary Harrison had a winner in the same colours as Filly's Last Lady at the weekend and can go close again with this low-mileage mare. Preference, however, is for the class-dropping Taygar, who is likely to have benefitted from her seasonal debut at Thirsk and can lead home the 1-2-3 for a bit of interest. Wait for Chester would be my best advice! Good luck.

A previous C&D winner that is ideally drawn and could overcome his current mark if the first-time visor draws keeps him focused on the front end.

Back on a winning mark and drops down in class after doing well in a Listed event over C&D last month.

Very capable of holding court in this company. The two efforts this season were posted in deeper races and this easier assignment could reap a decent return.

Loves this course and he really won't need to find much to hold the rest at bay over a suitable distance.

Progressive and could be hard to reel in if he's allowed an easy time on the front end. The rest need to step forward and this is his for the taking.

Related to a good handful of winners and could be anything on his racecourse debut. Would have to be of high interest if support arrives in the betting.

Weighted to go well and should have come on for his recent return to action. This is within his reach.

Looks a cut above the rest in terms of potential and could even be a Royal Ascot prospect if all goes well here. Needs serious thought.

Gamari will deflect plenty of attention, but he is up in trip, has a 9 lb rise, and a switch in surface to contend with. At the odds, this reliable character looks worth chancing dropped down in class.

Open to plenty more improvement, and he can build on what was a promising latest effort now that he switches to turf.

Reliable and plenty of experience at or around the top tier. Very likely to be heavily involved and appeals for a punt at the overnight odds.

The market is likely to focus on Police Academy, who stays well and bids for a hat-trick under Ellie Callwood. However, that rival can be temperamental and may not represent great value for one that has previously refused to race. All Loved Up is a straightforward pace angle and is feared more on that basis. However, the selection was always going to find things tough in the Foxhunters at Aintree last time out. This is readily more attainable.

This is his time of year, and the veteran, who is officially the top-rated contender, has a live chance on these terms.

Won this off 2lb higher last year and is dangerous to underestimate with his bid for back-to-back wins. He's an habitual slow starter but he proved ideally suited by this course 12 months ago and may again have the race run to suit.

Finished a creditable second in the UAE 2000 Guineas on his most recent start. That was his best effort yet, and he sets the standard. Panthein has some fancy entries and is more appealing than the other two for an Exacta.

Was outpaced and hampered early during his bebut at Newbury. However, he was visually impressive in the way he finished off the race and the experience can give him an edge. Rollthedicebaby and Moriarty Moon have some big sales race entries and look the pick of the rest.