Knight looks right from handy draw

Newmarket: David Milnes

El Hayem (1.50 Chester, nap)

Fine comeback when a close sixth in the Spring Cup at Newbury last month and has a decent draw in stall two. Sir Michael Stoute’s improver blew out well for this on Long Hill on Wednesday.

Others to follow
Chester 2.25 Mirage Dancer, 3.00 Casteacre, 3.35 Western Hymn, 4.05 Gymnaste, 4.35 Double Up, 5.05 Michael’s Mount.
Lingfield 1.40 Kulhu, 2.15 UAE King, 2.45 To Wafij, 3.20 Oh So Sassy, 3.55 Trick Of The Light, 4.25 Noble Masterpiece, 4.55 Express Lady, 5.30 Flexible Flyer.
Nottingham 5.10 Under Offer, 5.45 Flaming Marvel, 6.15 Feint, 6.50 Imperial State, 7.25 Al Nafoorah, 8..00 Chocolate Box,
Ascot 5.35 Graceland, 6.05 Ertiyad, 6.40 Mori, 7.15 Jewel House, 7.50 Mazzini, 8.20 Endless Gold.
Ripon 8.45 Yalawin.

Lambourn: Nick Deacon

Pickamix (3.45 Market Rasen, nap)

Lightly raced, consistent performer who did well to win here on his return last month. Tackles this demanding trip for the first time, but gives the impression he will stay and there may be more to come.

Others to follow
Chester 4.05 Highland Pass.
Lingfield 1.40 Princess Nia, 2.45 Tadbir, 3.20 Stepper Point, 3.55 Raffle King, 4.25 Zefferino.
Market Rasen 2.35 Casablanca Mix, 4.45 Pawn Star.
Ascot 6.05 Awesome, 6.40. Cubswin, 7.15 Bacchus, 7.50 Little Palaver, 8.20 Graphite Storm.
Nottingham 5.45 Okool.

North: Richard Young

Copper Knight (3.00 Chester, nap)

Won last year’s Lily Agnes over today’s course and distance and showed he retains all his ability on his reappearance and first run for Tim Easterby. Well drawn for one who races up with the pace and leading claims with conditions to suit.

Others to follow
Ascot 7.15 Rusamaat, 7.50 Watchable, 8.20 Trading Punches.
Chester 1.50 Rene Mathis, 2.25 Star Of Rory, 3.35 Cymro, 4.05 Cheerfilly, 4.35 Judicial, 5.05 Archippos.
Lingfield 3.20 Edward Lewis.
Market Rasen 2.05 Cape Hideaway, 3.10 Ninepointsixthree, 3.45 Brian Boranha, 4.15 Whitsundays.
Nottingham 5.10 Enrolment, 6.50 Magic City, 7.25 Miss Ranger, 8.00 Alexander M, 8.30 Bogsnog.
Ripon 6.00 Aristodemus, 6.30 Crindle Carr, 7.05 Honeysuckle Lil, 7.40 Swift Emperor, 8.15 Mysterial, 8.45 Wild Acclaim.

West Country: Andrew King

Titus Secret (8.30 Nottingham, nap)

Stayed on well to finish runner-up on his reappearance at Windsor last month. Can go one better.

Racing Post Ratings: Paul Curtis

Evergate (3.00 Chester, nap)

Travelled like an improving sprinter when runner-up at Bath last week and can go one better from a good draw.

Topspeed: Dave Edwards

Evergate (3.00 Chester)

Has found one too good on both starts this term. Can go one better from a decent draw.

Longshot: Ed Quigley

Intransigent (1.50 Chester)

Hails from a stable going well, has course form and should be competitive off his current mark.

Ireland: Tony O’Hehir

Dallas Cowboy (8.05 Kilbeggan)

Although he has yet to win over fences the Tony Martin-trained seven-year-old has produced a couple of decent efforts in handicaps at Leopardstown and appeals off bottom weight with Paul Townend on board.