Thursday bets: expert advice on day one of the July meeting

Handicappers' nap

Magical Wish (3.00 Newmarket)

Finished a good third from a disadvantageous draw at York on his penultimate start, and only just failed to reel in an unexposed front-runner when a well-backed favourite at Sandown last weekend. Looks well treated off the same mark here and still appears on the upgrade.
Paul Curtis

Newmarket nap

Masar (3.35 Newmarket)

Has thrived at Moulton Paddocks since his comeback run at Royal Ascot and has plenty of experience of the track from two workouts there.
David Milnes

Eyecatcher

Polyphony (3.20 Doncaster)

Was held in by the winner at a crucial stage when runner-up to Caustic Love last month. She is a very likeable and consistent filly and deserves to gain compensation.
Raceform

Speed Figures

Visinari (2.25 Newmarket)

Had time fans purring when spread-eagling the opposition on his debut over course and distance last month and can prove a cut above his rivals.
Dave Edwards

Spotlight nap

Eagles By Day (1.50 Newmarket)

Showed improved form when third in the King Edward VII at Royal Ascot, travelled smoothly and there is lots which points to a very big run here.
Richard Austen

Irish Angle

Tudor City (7.25 Leopardstown)

Without a win since September 2017, the seven-year-old performed well in a couple of good handicaps last autumn and appeals here back on the Flat after placed efforts in valuable handicap hurdles.
Tony O'Hehir

Dark horse

Blown By Wind (3.00 Newmarket)

Recent form figures are uninspiring but Mark Johnston's colt has been disadvantaged by unfavourable draws the last twice. This drop back to 6f should suit and he can outrun his price.
Olly Eden

Must-have stat of the day

Sir Michael Stoute has had four wins, five seconds and two thirds from 13 runners in the Princess Of Wales's Stakes at Newmarket this century (+£10.50). Last year's runner-up Mirage Dancer aims to go one better in the Group 2 at 3.35.

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