Unbeaten Snail can leave rivals in his wake

Newmarket: David Milnes

Cracksman (3.30 York, nap)

Won well without having a hard race at Epsom last time and fancied to excel up in class after some eyecatching spins on the Al Bahathri. The son of Frankel is expected to book his Derby ticket.

Others to follow
York 3.55 So Mi Dar, 4.35 Ardad, 5.05 Makanah, 5.35 Parliamentarian.
Salisbury 1.40 Headway, 2.10 Comprise, 3.20 Ouija, 3.55 Nurse Nightingale, 4.25 Elas Ruby.
Newmarket 5.50 Initiative, 6.20 Mutarabby, 6.50 Opposition, 7.25 Lightning Mark, 8.00 Tribute Act, 8.30 Fire Brigade.

Lambourn: James Burn

Simply Breathless (5.50 Newmarket, nap)

Clive Cox is three from five with his juvenile runners this season and this Bated Breath newcomer is held in some regard at the yard.

Others to follow
Newmarket 6.50 Against The Odds, 7.25 Dr Goodhead, 8.30 Doctor Bartolo.
Salisbury 1.40 Reverberation, 2.10 Foxcatcher, 3.55 Lassana Angel, 5.25 Lucky Louie.
York 2.20 Love On The Rocks, 2.55 Chain Of Daisies, 4.05 Here Comes When, 5.05 Global Tango, 5.35 Grumeti.

North: Richard Young

Move In Time (2.20 York, nap)

Not won since landing the 2015 Group 1 Prix de l’Abbaye and mainly disappointing last season but starts the season on a handy mark and won’t mind whichever the way the weather goes. Fancied to give a good account from a low draw.

Others to follow
Newmarket 5.50 If We Can Can, 6.50 Go George Go, 8.00 Rinaria, 8.30 Rashford’s Double.
Perth 2.00 Mr Grumpy, 3.05 Katalystic,3.40 Shine A Diamond, 4.15 Caius Marcius, 4.45 Cooper’s Friend, 5.20 Tekthelot.
York 2.20 Orient Class, 3.30 Syphax, 4.05 Top Notch Tonto, 4.35 Brian The Snail, 5.05 Taifbalady, 5.35 Silva Eclipse.

West Country: Andrew King

Rainy City (2.30 Perth, nap)

Fancied to gain his first success over fences and make the long haul from Somerset to Scotland worthwhile.

Others to follow
Perth 4.45 Lou Vert.
Fontwell 6.10 Apple’s Queen, 7.15 Mon Parrain, 8.20 Tom Barton.

Racing Post Ratings: Paul Curtis

Mezzotint (4.55 Salisbury, nap)

Suited by the all-weather last year, but all his best form before that was on turf. Went close after a similar break last year and could be up to taking advantage of a career-low mark dropped in grade.

Topspeed: Dave Edwards

Brian The Snail(4.35 York)

Has posted an improved speed figure in each of his three outings and, although upped in class, Richard Fahey’s progressive colt can maintain his unbeaten record.

Longshot: Ed Quigley

Top Notch Tonto (4.05 York)

Seven-year-old who has some smart form at the track and will be fine on the ground.

Ireland: Tony O’Hehir

Ornua (6.00 Clonmel)

Appreciated good ground at Down Royal this month when making all to win well on his third start over hurdles. Could prove difficult to reel in if similar tactics are employed in this small field.