Stepper beginning to find his stride again

Newmarket David Milnes

Star Archer (7.00 York, nap)
Hugo Palmer’s youngsters have been in great form and this son of Champs Elysees has been showing up nicely in his work on the Limekilns. He is well suited by the terms of the race and is well drawn.

Others to follow
Ascot 1.50 Sitaarah, 2.20 Rivet, 2.55 Sea Of Heaven, 3.30 Irish Rookie, 4.05 Bermondsey, 4.35 Royal Birth, 5.05 Princess Tansy.
Thirsk 2.30 Kodiac Khan, 3.40 Glitter Girl, 4.45 Il Piccolo Grande.
Newmarket 5.40 Swiss Cross, 6.10 Keyser Soze, 6.40 Zamjar, 7.10 Fol O’Yasmine, 7.40 Crimean Tartar, 8.10 Ruwasi, 8.45 Kestrel Dot Com.
Chepstow 5.50 Highland Lotus, 6.20 Forest Lakes, 8.20 Miss marina Bay.
York 6.00 Cote d’Azur, 7.30 Oakley Girl, 8.30 Dicreet Hero.

Lambourn James Burn

Stepper Point (4.35 Ascot, nap)
Around this time last year William Muir’s classy sprinter won a Group 2 and he hinted at a return to form when a close eighth over today’s course and distance two weeks ago.

Others to follow
Ascot 2.20 Eqtiraan, 2.55 Boite, 3.30 Black Cherry.
Chepstow 5.50 Ariena, 6.20 Fantasy Queen, 7.20 Stormbound.
Newmarket 5.40 Mithqaal, 6.40 Dewan, 7.40 Togetherness, 8.45 Inland Sea.
Uttoxeter 2.40 Knight Bachelor, 3.15 Right Enough, 5.25 Catena Alta.
York 6.30 Field Game, 7.30 Beauly.

North Richard Young

Pandora (7.30 York, nap)
Showed a liking for York when third in last year’s Musidora and produced a career best in a first-time hood (despite blowing the start) when landing a competitive course-and-distance handicap on second run for the yard last time. Type to make further progress and fancied to go well back up in grade.

Others to follow
Ascot 2.20 Star Of The East, 2.55 Nakeeta, 4.05 Masterpaver, 4.35 Robot Boy, 5.05 Midnight Malibu.
Chepstow 5.50 Megan Lily, 6.20 Inner Knowing.
Newmarket 5.40 Normandy Knight, 6.40 Montataire, 8.10 Regal Monarch.
Thirsk 2.00 Mr Potter, 2.30 Fashion Queen, 3.05 Alicante Dawn, 3.40 Starlight Memory, 4.15 Bahamian Bird, 4.45 Briyouni, 5.15 Penny Royale.
Uttoxeter 1.40 Ethelwyn, 2.10 Vic’s Last Stand, 2.40 It’s A Mans World, 3.15 Crinkle Crags, 3.50 Martin Chuzzlewit, 4.25 Sleep In First, 4.55 Arboretum, 5.25 He’s Magic.
York 6.00 The King’s Steed, 6.30 Inexes, 7.00 Tommy Taylor, 8.00 He’s No Saint, 8.30 Fumbo Jumbo.

West Country Andrew King

Plauseabella (7.20 Chepstow, nap)
Has handled the course’s unique undulations well before and connections are hopeful of another big run.

Others to follow
Uttoxeter 2.10 Ablazing, 3.15 The Snappy Poet, 3.50 Junior Package, 4.55 Billy Two Tongues.