Progressive May Rose can be a thorn in the side of her rivals

Newmarket David Milnes

Vermeulen (3.50 Windsor, nap)
John Gosden’s gelding was well clear of the third when runner-up to Beauty Sleep at Chelmsford last time and has gone the right way since. The son of Fastnet Rock should appreciate the step up in trip.

Others to follow
Brighton 2.00 Rio’s Cliffs, 2.30 Colibri, 3.30 Unsuspected Girl, 4.00 Ocean Ready, 4.30 Rouge Noir.
Windsor 2.50 Times Legacy, 3.20 Golden Guest, 4.20 Percy’s Romance, 4.50 Heart Of Oak, 5.20 Justice Lady.

Lambourn James Burn

May Rose (5.20 Windsor, nap)
Promising filly who got off the mark over this course and distance last month before following up in smooth style at Wolverhampton. Off 78 now, but looks capable of completing her hat-trick.

Others to follow
Brighton 2.00 Pink Martini, 3.00 Wordismybond, 3.30 Masterson, 4.00 Tenerezza.
Windsor 2.20 Harry Angel, 2.50 Rosie Royce, 3.20 Jumping Jack.

North Colin Russell

Wot A Shot (3.40 Perth, nap)
Has been in good form since winning over course and distance in May, including when runner-up last time in a race that has worked out well. Today’s conditions suit and another good effort expected.

Others to follow
Perth 2.10 What A Game, 2.40 Dun Faw Good, 3.10 Stone Quercus, 4.10 Green Zone, 4.40 Old Storm.

West Country Tim Mitchell

Rajadamri (4.50 Windsor, nap)
Has improved since stepped up to this distance and showed a willing attitude to open his account last time. More to come and fancied to make his presence felt off a 3lb higher mark.

Racing Post Ratings
Simon Turner

Dance Band (2.00 Brighton)
Expensive recruit who made a winning handicap debut in taking style at Kempton in June. A 4lb rise in the weights seems lenient and likely to be hard to beat.

Topspeed Dave Edwards

Pettochside (5.20 Windsor)
Has been a model of consistency this season and John Bridger’s sprightly seven-year-old can gain a deserved succes after a seven-week break.