Gosden's first Queen runner Pianissimo should relish stamina test at Chelmsford

Newmarket: David Milnes

Pianissimo (6.00 Chelmsford, nap)

John Gosden has his first ever runner for the Queen in the shape of the son of Teofilo, who has been showing up well in his recent work on the Al Bahathri. Robert Havlin's mount is a three-year-old type and should relish this stamina test.

Others to follow
Southwell: 11.50 Country'N'Western, 12.20 Limerick Lord, 12.50 Candesta, 1.50 Ballistic, 2.20 Oceanus, 3.20 Fink Hill.
Chelmsford: 5.30 Caribbean Spring, 6.30 Just Later, 7.00 Star Catcher, 7.30 Yusra, 8.00 Aircraft Carrier, 8.30 Tundra.

North: Colin Russell

Niven (1.30 Hexham, nap)

Hurdles winner who makes his debut for his current yard. Has plenty of sound efforts without winning over fences for his previous yard, and with conditions to suit is fancied to get off the mark this time.

Others to follow
Chelmsford: 5.30 Sir Lancelott, 7.00 Mister Chiang, 8.00 Lucky Deal, 8.30 Chookie Dunedin, 9.00 Argon.
Hexham: 12.30 Well Above Par, 1.00 Highland Hunter, 2.00 Misfits, 2.30 Royal Salute, 3.00 Sporting Press.
Southwell: 11.50 Saryshagann, 12.20 Champagne Rules, 12.50 Luath, 1.50 Posh Perfect, 2.20 Sosian, 2.50 Mininggold, 3.20 Piazon.

Lambourn: James Burn

Jaisalmer (1.40 Exeter, nap)

Testing ground should not inconvenience this six-year-old, who shaped encouragingly on his chasing debut at Fakenham in October, while the booking of capable 7lb claimer Harry Beswick is another plus.

Others to follow
Chelmsford: 6.00 Tajawoz, 8.00 Bodes Well, 8.30 Choice Encounter.
Exeter: 2.10 Kalahari Queen, 3.10 Shaughnessy.
Southwell: 1.20 Favori Royal, 2.20 Long Socks, 2.50 Formiga, 3.20 Dreamboat Annie.

West Country: Andrew King

Dauphine Ereine (1.40 Exeter, nap)

Has disappointed in a couple of outings this term when appearing not to get home. Takes a drop in trip and connections hopeful the ploy will pay off.

Others to follow
Exeter: 12.40 Evidence De Thaix, 1.10 Vaziani, 2.10 Dalila Du Seuil, 2.40 Goodgirlteresa, 3.10 Ask The Weatherman, 4.40 Martabot.

Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason

Shalakar (1.10 Exeter, nap)

Posted a career best RPR on his Bangor reappearance and looks weighted to take all the beating for his in-form yard.

Topspeed: Dave Edwards

Aircraft Carrier (8.00 Chelmsford, nap)

Recorded a resounding success in comparatively the best time on the card at Wolverhampton ten days ago and looks equipped to handle this step up in class.

Longshot: Olly Eden

Tactical Manoeuvre (2:40 Exeter)

Well beaten on his last two outings since returning from a break, but plugged on from the rear of the field last time on ground quicker than ideal. It's encouraging that the seven-year-old, a previous course winner, has produced his best efforts under testing conditions, and he could be competitive now reverting to fences off a 10lb lower mark for the in-form Alexandra Dunn.

The Raceform Interactive nugget

The gelding Trans Express has form figures of 11122 in handicap company at Exeter when raced over 2m2½f or shorter, improving to 111 at that exact trip. He bids to land the 1.10 today for the third year in succession.

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