Simply The Betts could prove simply better than his mark at Ascot

Newmarket: David Milnes

Collide (3.10 Newmarket, nap)

Returned to form with a vengeance when scoring easily in a handicap at Nottingham last time. The son of Frankel has a progressive profile and won't mind the soft ground.

Others to follow
Newmarket: 12.15 Suakin, 12.50 Imperial Charm, 1.25 Damon Runyon, 2.00 Juanito Chico, 2.35 Ya Hala, 3.45 Graffiti Master, 4.15 Ambient.
Newcastle: 3.30 Oscar's Ridge, 4.00 Frederickbarbarosa, 4.30 You Never Can Tell, 5.00 Across The Sea, 5.30 Gilded Heaven, 6.30 Herringswell, 7.00 Reconcile.

North: Richard Young

Magical Molly Joe (6.30 Newcastle, nap)

Best effort came at this track and better than the distance beaten implies from a wide draw on her second quick run after a long absence at Ayr last time. Return to Tapeta in her favour and has a big chance in a weak event.

Others to follow
Ascot: 2.25 Ink Master, 3.00 Caius Marcius.
Ayr: 12.30 Amberose, 1.05 Orioninverness, 1.40 Acdc, 2.15 Justatenner, 2.50 Pistol Park, 3.25 Tonto's Spirit, 3.55 Ribble Valley.
Newcastle: 3.30 Forest Bihan, 4.00 Diva D, 4.30 Jean Merci, 5.00 Friendly Advice, 5.30 Ascot Week, 6.00 Harry George, 7.00 Wondering Spirit.
Newmarket: 12.15 Artistic Streak, 12.50 Poetic Legacy, 1.25 Eesha's Smile, 2.00 Beverley Bullet, 2.35 Lola's Theme, 3.10 Frankuus, 3.45 Muntadab, 4.15 Desert Dream.
Wetherby: 12.20 The Paddy Pie, 12.55 Beach Break, 1.30 Absolutely Dylan, 2.05 Irish Roe, 2.40 Definitly Red, 3.15 Nautical Nitwit, 3.50 Just Bobby.

Lambourn: James Burn

Simply The Betts (3.00 Ascot, nap)

Owner Andrew Brooks is a sponsor on the card, so it is safe to say this five-year-old – a highly regarded favourite of trainer Harry Whittington's – has been aimed at this for a while. He's worked well recently, should appreciate the decent ground and connections reckon he is nicely treated off 130.

Others to follow
Ascot: 12.40 Pym, 1.15 Amanto, 1.50 Wenyerreadyfreddie, 4.05 Emitom.
Ayr: 3.55 Eeze A Saint.
Newcastle: 3.30 With Good Grace.
Newmarket: 12.15 Feliciana De Vega, 12.50 Oydis, 2.00 Redgrave, 2.35 New Queen, 3.10 Plutonian, 3.45 Robin Of Navan.
Wetherby: 12.55 Thistle Do Nicely, 2.05 Cubswin, 3.15 Monbeg Theatre, 3.50 Harefield.

West Country: Andrew King

Sternrubin (1.50 Ascot, nap)

Has a decent record at the Berkshire circuit and can go well again with fast conditions in his favour.

Others to follow
Ascot: 1.15 Darling Maltaix, 3.00 Divin Bere, 3.35 Ramses De Teillee,4.05 Zyon.
Wetherby: 12.20 Fingerontheswitch, 2.40 Black Corton, 3.15 Old Guard.

Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason

Harefield (3.50 Wetherby, nap)

Hit the deck a couple of times last season, but showed enough on more than one occasion to suggest he is better than his current mark and his stable is in excellent form.

Topspeed: Dave Edwards

Magic Dancer (3.00 Ascot)

A beaten favourite when runner-up at Cheltenham eight days ago, he should be given a chance to recoup losses.

Longshot: Olly Eden

Geordie Des Champs (3.35 Ascot)

Rebecca Curtis's horses are in red-hot form and her gelding ran well to finish fifth in the Summer Cup last time out when racing wide throughout and covering more ground than ideal. Stablemate Relentless Dreamer – third that day – won a big handicap last weekend, and capable of running well fresh, he can go close with the drop back to 3m a positive.

Ireland: Tony O'Hehir

Snow Falcon (3.05 Down Royal)

Winner of the Kerry National at Listowel in September, the Noel Meade-trained eight-year-old is penalty free for today's Grade 2 chase for second season novices and he can prove the pick in the 2m3½f event with Sean Flanagan on board.

The Raceform Interactive nugget

In the last three years Paddy Brennan has figures of 111712 when riding for Fergal O'Brien at Wetherby (+£18.30 to £1 stakes). Other jockeys are 2996P5961 for the trainer at the track in this period. He rides Oscar Rose in the Listed Mares' Hurdle at 2.05.

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