Signposts: River can find his flow on Southwell handicap debut

Altaira won a division of the Bath 4.00 last year and returns off a 3lb lower mark. He hasn’t run badly in a couple of starts this summer and his ability to handle this venue can prove crucial.

It’s no surprise that William Haggas does well at Lingfield, but his 42% (5-12) record with 3yo debutants is still eyecatching. Muneyra (4.45) is related to plenty of winners, three of which made the frame on debut.

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