Presence of Tombstone should frighten the life out of Down Royal chase rivals

Newmarket: David Milnes

Swiss Storm (4.05 Newmarket, nap)

The one-time 2,000 Guineas fancy is expected to make the short trek from David Elsworth's Egerton yard to score after his encouraging return to action at Epsom recently. The son of Frankel should enjoy the good to firm ground.

Others to follow
Newmarket 12.35 Endlessly, 1.10 Garrick, 1.45 One Minute, 2.20 Spiritual Lady, 2.55 Fleabiscuit.
Newcastle 6.15 Photonics, 6.45 Francis Xavier, 7.15 Augenblick.

Lambourn: James Burn

Dame De Compagnie (1.00 Uttoxeter, nap)

It is hard to escape Nicky Henderson's regard for this four-year-old, who had some decent form in France before a spell strengthening at owner JP McManus's Martinstown Stud. She should be hard to beat.

Others to follow
Newmarket 12.35 Porth Swtan, 1.10 Perfect Quest, 1.45 All Out, 2.55 Star Story.
Wetherby 2.00 City Dreamer.
Uttoxeter 2.45 River Wylde, 3.20 Big Meadow, 3.55 Maid Of Milan.

West Country: Tim Mitchell

Malaya (2.00 Wetherby, nap)

Listed hurdle winner in France who showed plenty of promise when chasing home the useful Gumball on British/stable debut. Fancied to take all the beating receiving weight all round having benefited from the outing.

Others to follow
Uttoxeter 1.35 Who's My Jockey, 2.10 Maid Of Tuscany, 2.45 War Sound.
Wetherby 2.35 Sametegal.

North: Colin Russell

Skipthescales (12.50 Wetherby, nap)

Well beaten at Hexham on recent return to action but will come on for that run and, having shown decent form in novice hurdles last season, is fancied to fare much better this time.

Others to follow
Newcastle 5.45 Meandmyshadow, 6.15 Elegiac, 6.45 Acker Bilk, 7.15 Glacier Fox, 7.45 Rock Warbler, 8.15 Casterbridge, 8.45 Bond Bombshell, 9.15 Young Tiger.
Newmarket 1.10 Doctor Cross, 1.45 Izzy Bizu, 2.20 Consequences, 3.30 Waiting For Richie, 4.05 Brilliant Vanguard.
Uttoxeter 1.00 Kikimora, 1.35 Asking Questions, 2.10 Bit Of A Quirke, 3.20 Dartford Warbler, 3.55 Shine Away.
Wetherby 1.25 Work Du Breteau, 2.00 Eneko, 2.35 Guitar Pete. 3.10 Tyrell, 3.45 Just Georgie.

Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason

Carlos Du Fruitier (3.45 Wetherby, nap)

Failed to build on the promise of a winning Warwick bumper debut last season, but shaped like a certain future winner on his recent hurdling debut and this looks a good opportunity.

Topspeed: Dave Edwards

Salt Whistle Bay (4.05 Newmarket)

Has progressed steadily this term and Rae Guest's colt could chalk up his fourth victory of the season from the bottom of the handicap.

Longshot: Ed Quigley

Rajasinghe (10.50 Del Mar)

Coventry Stakes winner who has been crying out for a step up in trip and can go well at a price with blinkers applied for the first time.

Ireland: Tony O'Hehir

Tombstone (3.00 Down Royal)

The pick of the 12 runners over hurdles, the Gordon Elliott-trained seven-year-old performed well enough when second to Bamako Moriviere on his debut over fences at Fairyhouse last month to give him a big chance of landing this beginners' chase. The step up in trip should not be an issue and he can score for Jack Kennedy.