Francis's rivals haven't got a prayer

Newmarket: Anthony Burke

Francis Of Assisi (2.30 Haydock, nap)

Has had a long break since a successful campaign in Australia over the winter when he won his last start by ten lengths. The son of Danehill Dancer has shown up nicely in his work on the Limekilns and should handle the soft ground.

Others to follow
Ascot 1.05 Mirza, 1.40 Graceland, 2.15 Manjaan, 2.50 Brigliadoro, 3.25 Kasperenko, 4.00 Nobly Born.
Haydock 3.00 El Cap, 3.35 Dancing Breeze, 4.05 Fire Brigade, 4.35 Toofi.
Newmarket 2.00 Peace Trail, 2.35 Gold Town, 3.05 Anythingtoday, 3.40 Capla Temptress, 4.15 Gulliver, 4.50 Night Circus, 5.20 Mark Hopkins.
Redcar 2.05 Bassmah.
Lingfield 5.20 Staff College, 5.40 Ocean Drive, 6.10 Global Exceed, 6.40 Harmonica, 7.10 Velvet Charm, 7.40 Glenamoy Lad, 8.10 Perfect Sense.
Ayr 7.20 Gnaad, 8.55 Esspeegee

Lambourn: James Burn

Willytheconqueror (1.05 Ascot, nap)

Finished a close fourth in this race from a higher mark last year. Can improve on that with conditions in his favour.

Others to follow
Ascot 1.40 Fleeting Visit, 2.15 Gawdawpalin, 2.50 Manson, 3.25 Contango, 4.00 Goodwood Crusader.
Haydock 1.55 William Hunter, 2.30 Laraaib, 3.35 Queen Of Time.
Lingfield 6.40 Pacific Fleet.
Newmarket 2.00 Juliet Foxtrot, 4.50 Plutonian.

North: Colin Russell

Dance Diva (3.40 Newmarket, nap)

Progressive filly who shapes as though this step up to 7f will suit. Fancied to get back on the winning trail.

Others to follow
Ascot 1.05 Pipers Note, 1.40 Euchen Glen, 2.15 Mukhayyam, 2.50 Nciholas T, 3.25 Appointed, 4.00 Lualiwa.
Ayr 5.50 Remember rocky, 6.20 French Flyer, 6.50 Eltanin, 7.20 Desert Ace, 7.50 Maulesden May, 8.20 Royal Duchess, 8.50 La Bacouetteuse.
Haydock 1.55 Dance King, 2.30 Frankuus, 3.00 Two For Two, 3.35 Lincoln Rocks, 4.05 Sidewinder, 4.35 Lathom, 5.05 Pearl Acclaim.
Newmarket 2.35 Dragons Tail, 3.05 Speed Company, 4.15 Khamaary, 5.20 Addicted To You.
Redcar 1.30 Silverlight, 2.05 Chosen World, 2.40 Kenny The Captain, 3.15 Right Action, 3.50 Ventura Secret, 4.25 Polar Forest, 5.00 Adherence.

West Country: Tim Mitchell

Niblawi (2.15 Ascot, nap)

Improved considerably on second start for the Neil Mulholland stable when runner-up over course and distance last month. Up 5lb but another bold show is expected.

Others to follow
Haydock 1.55 Zubayr.
Newmarket 4.15 Easy Tiger.

Racing Post Ratings: Sam Walker

Amelia Dream (5.40 Lingfield, nap)

Produced solid efforts behind runaway winners on her last two starts. Drops in grade for what looks a good opportunity to return to winning ways.

Topspeed Dave Edwards

Thundering Blue (3.05 Newmarket)

Had a bit in reserve when romping home at Epsom last month and, despite a 7lb hike in the weights, David Menuisier’s grey may still be ahead of his mark.

Longshot: Ed Quigley

Grumeti (5.20 Newmarket)

More exposed than others, but trip and ground will be fine and starting to look well handicapped.

Ireland: Tony O’Hehir

Na Trachtalai Abu (8.00 Kilbeggan)

A three-time winner over hurdles, Paul Townend’s mount has been running well over fences and a first chase success beckons for the James Motherway-trained seven-year-old who drops in trip after finishing second over 2m6½f at Killarney.