Varian's Sam can take the gold on his debut

Newmarket: David Milnes

Sam Gold (2.45 Sandown, nap)

Roger Varian's youngster failed to go into the stalls before his intended debut last month, but has since passed a test and has worked well on the Limekilns recently.

Others to follow
Sandown 2.10 Gnaad, 3.20 Dirilis Ertugrul, 3.55 Icespire, 4.25 Anastazia, 5.00 See The City.
Thirsk 2.20 Frolic, 4.05 Hart Stopper.

Lambourn: James Burn

Ritasun (4.50 Bangor, nap)

A new barn caused a few health problems for Harry Whittington's string last term, but he is much happier with them now and this four-year-old could have more to offer over hurdles.

Others to follow
Bangor 2.35 Saint Contest.
Sandown 1.40 Spoof, 2.10 Red Alert, 3.20 Bathsheba Bay, 3.55 Madelaine Bond, 4.25 Helfire, 5.00 Viking Hoard.
Thirsk 1.50 Trumps Up.

North: Colin Russell

Ballycool (3.45 Bangor, nap)

Course-and-distance winner last August, but hasn't scored since. Shaped with more promise at Stratford last time and, having dropped to a really good mark, is fancied to bounce back to winning ways.

Others to follow
Bangor 2.00 Come On Louis, 3.10 What Happens Next, 4.50 Prince Khurram.
Sandown 1.40 Big Time Maybe.
Thirsk 1.50 Breathable, 2.20 Exhort, 2.55 Mr Strutter, 3.30 Stormin Tom, 4.05 The Armed Man, 4.40 Mango Chutney, 5.10 Stubytuesday.

West Country: Andrew King

Noble Behest (3.30 Thirsk, nap)

The fitting of cheekpieces worked the oracle last time and connections are hopeful the headgear will again have the same effect.

Others to follow
Bangor 2.00 Ambre Des Marais, 4.50 Mr Lando.
Sandown 1.40 Comselle, 2.10 Babyfact, 4.25 Here's Two.

Racing Post Ratings: Simon Turner

Sarangoo (4.25 Sandown)

Getting on a bit but fair course record without winning and now drops back in grade. She looks sure to go well and has sound each-way credentials.

Topspeed: Dave Edwards

Our Lord (2.10 Sandown)

Completed a hat-trick in fine style at Bath last time and escapes a penalty. He earned a personal best on the clock and Michael Attwater's improving five-year-old may not have finished winning yet.

Longshot: Ed Quigley

Exprompt (3.20 Sandown)

Showed some promise on his debut and it looked as though this step up to 7f would suit. He has claims in a wide-open race.

Ireland: Tony O'Hehir

Osco Mosco (5.05 Down Royal)

Wexford bumper winner who has never finished out of the first two in five career starts. The daughter of Oscar looked a maiden hurdle winner in waiting when chasing home a smart Mullins recruit at Tramore two weeks ago.