Perfect Clarity's chances look crystal clear for red-hot Cox

Newmarket: David Milnes

Preening (8.15 Thirsk, nap)

Won a decent maiden on the all-weather at Kempton last backend and working well enough to defy a penalty and wide draw this evening. James Fanshawe's filly could eventually become a black type performer.

Others to follow

Ascot 2.15 Humble Hero, 2.50 Barsanti, 3.25 Tribute Act, 4.00 Pouvoir Magique, 4.35 Great Respect, 5.10 Blazed.
Haydock 4.20 Mubtasim, 4.55 Global Conqueror.
Lingfield 1.55 Stream Song, 2.30 Corelli, 3.40 Tomyris, 4.15 Western Way, 5.20 Warsaw Road, 5.50 Restless Rose.
Nottingham 2.05 Pivotal Man, 3.15 Majrooh, 3.50 Tivoli, 5.00 Agar's Plough, 5.35 Oswald.

Lambourn: James Burn

Perfect Clarity (1.55 Lingfield, nap)

Clive Cox's string are starting to fire and the top trainer thinks the world of this scopy Nathaniel filly, who can advance her Investec Oaks claims.

Others to follow
Ascot 2.15 Machine Learner, 2.50 Salouen, 3.25 Queen Of Time, 4.00 Tony Curtis, 4.35 Dark Shadow, 5.10 Cuttin' Edge.
Haydock 2.00 Laurium, 2.35 I'm A Believer, 3.10 The Unit, 3.45 Mobsta, 4.20 Makzeem.
Hexham 2.20 Peculiar Places, 4.05 Well Smitten, 5.15 Influential Lady.
Lingfield 2.30 Knight To Behold, 3.40 Tajaanus, 4.15 Mancini, 5.20 Sayesse.
Nottingham 2.05 Tabdeed, 3.50 Oriental Song, 4.25 Abel Tasman, 6.05 Misu Pete.
Thirsk 5.45 Who Told Jo Jo. Warwick 6.00 Rebel Commander, 6.30 Seaston Spirit, 7.30 Cultivator, 8.30 The Wolf.

West Country: Andrew King

Whataknight (2.00 Haydock, nap)

Hasn’t won for over a year but back on a winnable mark judged on his latest effort and a bold showing is expected with conditions to suit.

Others to follow
Ascot 5.10 Glory Of Paris.
Haydock 3.10 Capitaine. Warwick: 5.30 Blue N Yellow, 6.30 Quiz Master, 7.00 Poppy Kay, 7.30 I’m A Game Changer, 8.00 Roll The Dough.

North: Colin Russell

Be Perfect (6.45 Thirsk, nap)

Prominent racer who ran his best race for a while when runner-up at Wolverhampton last time. Just as effective on turf, and with today's ground in his favour, is fancied to go one better.

Others to follow
Ascot 4.00 Firmament, 4.35 Blown By Wind, 5.10 Kaeso.
Haydock 2.35 Bedrock, 3.10 Dear Sire, 3.45 Tommy Taylor, 4.20 So Beloved, 4.55 Alfa Maguire, 5.25 Cracking Find, 5.55 Robbing The Prey.
Hexham 1.45 Birch Vale, 2.20 Katy Royal, 2.55 Indian Voyage, 3.30 Sporting Milan, 4.05 Nemean Lion, 4.40 Chicago Outfit, 5.15 Emma Lamb.
Lingfield 2.30 Wax And Wane, 5.20 Aclimatise.
Nottingham 2.40 Harome, 3.50 Clon Coulis, 4.25 Stubytuesday, 5.00 Tight Lines, 5.35 Mametz Wood, 6.05 Iberica Road.
Thirsk 5.45 Our Place In Loule, 6.15 Shesthedream, 7.15 Conversant, 7.45 Maid in India, 8.45 Cool Strutter.

Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason

Breath Caught (4.55 Haydock)

Created good impression when scoring on return at the Craven meeting. Five pound rise looks very fair and likely to be hard to beat.

Topspeed: Dave Edwards

Clon Coulis (3.50 Nottingham)

Time-wise improved on each outing last year and this lightly raced filly can ruffle a few feathers in this better class sprint.

Longshot: David Revers

Sabador (4.00 Ascot)

Ed Walker's lightly raced grey is improving with racing, appreciates quick ground and was a touch unfortunate when running better than the form suggests in the Britannia last time out.

Ireland: Tony O'Hehir

Kyllang Rock (3.20 Curragh)

A fifth win beckons for the James Tate-trained four-year-old who will have the testing ground he relishes in today's 5f Listed event. Successful on similar ground on his reappearance at Musselburgh in March, he gets the vote to score under Gary Carroll.

Raceform Interactive nugget

A four-year-old has won the Victoria Cup (4.00 Ascot) six times in the last ten years, including the last three. It’s easy, therefore, to like the chances of Keyser Soze