Fancy a punt? Our experts give their selections for Thursday's action

Newmarket: David Milnes

Shareef Star (7.00 Chelmsford, nap)

Got totally boxed in when fancied to score on his reappearance at Doncaster last month and blew out well for this on the Al Bahathri on Tuesday morning.

Others to follow
Newmarket 1.50 Far Along, 2.25 Electrical Storm, 3.00 Almashriq, 3.35 Bedouin's Story, 4.10 Mustashry, 4.45 Mubtasim, 5.20 Shamshon.
Ripon 4.35 Ideological, 5.10 Global Express.
Chelmsford 5.25 Craigburn, 6.00 Coverham, 6.30 Qaroun, 7.30 Spenny's Lass, 8.30 Mehdaayth.

North: Colin Russell

Poet's Prince (4.00 Ripon, nap)

Won three races early last year and turned in a couple of creditable efforts afterwards. He's on a fair mark and, with conditions to suit and his stable in fine form, he can make a winning start to 2019.

Others to follow
Chelmsford 5.25 The Lazy Monkey, 6.00 Gunmaker, 6.30 Penwortham, 7.00 Juneau, 7.30 Racquet, 8.00 Lord Lamington.
Cheltenham 4.25 Lady Camelot, 4.55 Alizee de Janeiro, 5.30 Desaray Girl.
Newmarket 2.25 Percy Green, 3.35 Exhort, 4.10 Forest Ranger, 4.45 Hajjam, 5.20 Abel Handy.
Ripon 2.15 Hurstwood, 2.50 Staycation, 3.25 Mr Wagyu, 4.35 Mustadun, 5.10 Sir Ron Priestley, 5.45 Bowson Fred.

Lambourn: James Burn

Sunshade (3.15 Cheltenham, nap)

The Queen's useful mare ran with credit after a year off at Newbury last month and should be in the mix if improving from that. She will adore the sound surface.

Others to follow
Chelmsford 5.25 Frida Kahlo, 6.30 Maksab, 7.30 Avon Green, 8.00 Surrey Warrior, 8.30 Cafe Espresso.
Cheltenham 2.05 The Cull Bank, 2.40 Majestic Moll, 5.30 Floressa.
Newmarket 1.50 Qutob, 3.00 Havana Rocket, 3.35 Sawwaah, 4.10 Chilean.
Ripon 2.50 Sundiata, 4.35 Garrison Commander, 5.10 Arthur Pendragon.

West Country: Andrew King

Kupatana (2.40 Cheltenham, nap)

Her jumping frailties have let her down in the past but she has thrived in recent weeks and can add to her Kelso success.

Cheltenham 2.05 Posh Trish 3.15 Timeforben 3.50 The Wicket Chicken 4.25 Miranda 5.30 Ellarna.

Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason

Oscar Rose (3.15 Cheltenham, nap)

Performed a bit below par at Newbury last time, but plenty of form to suggest she could be a big player here, including a good third off a higher mark in this race last year.

Topspeed: Dave Edwards

Beringer (3.35 Newmarket)

Had to settle for minor honours on his reappearance in the Lincoln at Doncaster last month but may take centre stage on the Rowley Mile.

Longshot: Neil McCabe

Poet's Prince (4.00 Ripon)

Has gone well fresh in the past and returns on a competitive mark, prominent racing style should be suited to this track and will love the ground too.

Ireland: Tony O'Hehir

Elite Trooper Grey (5.40 Clonmel)

Twice placed in maidens last season, this Willie McCreery-trained son of Fast Company made an encouraging return at Leopardstown 12 days ago when second to Eminence in a 1m2f handicap. Back in maiden company here, he gets the vote to score under Shane Foley.

The Raceform Interactive nugget

Circus Couture (4.10 Newmarket)

Jane Chapple-Hyam has had four runners in Group 3 races at Newmarket since 2012 and all four won at 8-1, 3-1, 4-1 and 40-1. Two of those winners came in the Earl of Sefton Stakes and she has Circus Couture in that contest at 4.10.

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