Mokarris can stake Commonwealth Cup claim

Newmarket: David Milnes

Mokarris (3.45 Ascot, nap)

Could have done with a more favourable draw, but Simon Crisford's speedster could not be in better shape at home and was most impressive on the watered gallop. The three-year-old will love the ground and can set up a tilt at the Commonwealth Cup.
Others to follow
Ascot 2.35 Icespire, 3.10 Pallasator, 4.20 Kaspersky, 4.55 Selection.
Pontefract 2.50 Hold Sway, 4.00 Mittens.
Wolverhampton 1.20 Strictly Carter, 1.50 Pleasant Surprise, 3.35 General Macarthur, 4.10 Margherita, 4.45 Caribbean Spring.
Brighton 5.35 Twiggy, 7.35 Fire Tree.
Yarmouth 5.20 Fibonacci, 5.50 Solo Mission, 6.20 Frosting, 6.50 Commodity, 7.20 Anastazia, 7.50 The Happy Hammer, 8.20 Compas Scoobie.

Lambourn: James Burn

Harry Angel (3.45 Ascot, nap)

Mill Reef winner has to contend with a penalty but should be capable of defying that judged on the way Clive Cox has been purring about him. Could be exciting.

Others to follow
Ascot 2.00 Corinthia Knight, 2.35 Fleeting Motion, 3.10 Nearly Caught, 4.20 Mootaharer, 4.55 Balmoral Castle.
Brighton 5.35 Teqany, 7.05 Alnasl, 7.35 Stormbound.
Pontefract 4.00 Melodic Motion.
Wolverhampton 1.20 The Big Short, 2.25 Reckless Wave, 3.00 Metronomic, 3.35 Makzeem, 4.10 Jalela.
Yarmouth 7.20 Rustique.

North: Colin Russell

Still On Top (4.35 Pontefract, nap)

Showed useful form as a juvenile but climbed far too high in the ratings as a result and struggled last season. Much better treated now and fancied to get back on the winning trail after a promising reappearance.

Others to follow
Ascot 2.00 Inviolable Spirit, 2.35 Reachforthestars, 3.10 Maleficent Queen, 3.45 Yalta, 4.20 Mondialiste.
Brighton 5.05 Cardsharp.
Pontefract 2.15 Ventura Dragon, 2.50 Warm Love, 3.25 Trinity Star, 4.00 Celestation, 5.10 Mont Royal, 5.45 Noah Amor.
Wolverhampton 1.20 Dalalah, 2.25 Archipeligo, 3.00 My Girl Maisie, 3.35 Count Montecristo, 4.45 Mount Cheiron, 5.15 Outlaw Torn.

West Country: Tim Mitchell

Avocadeau (6.35 Brighton, nap)

Remains dangerously treated after his Bath success and with confidence at a high is fancied to follow up.

Racing Post Ratings: Paul Curtis

Johnny Cavagin (4.35 Pontefract, nap)

Successful on his last two attempts at today's course and distance, most recently off a 2lb higher mark last July. Made a satisfactory return last month and clearly weighted to go well returned to a favoured venue.

Topspeed: Dave Edwards

Yalta (3.45 Ascot)

Produced one of the best juvenile time performances of last season when romping home in the Molecomb at Goodwood. Disappointing afterwards, but it may pay to keep faith with Mark Johnston's speedy colt.

Longshot: Ed Quigley

Directorship (4.55 Ascot)

Well-handicapped veteran who won this in 2015 and cannot be ruled out with conditions to suit.