Wednesday bets: our regional experts with their best bets of the day

Newmarket: David Milnes

Zakouski (3.35 Newmarket, nap)

Fancied to advertise his 2,000 Guineas claims after some smart work this spring on Waterhall where he has mixed it with Lincoln winner Auxerre.

Others to follow
Newmarket: 1.50 Alfie Solomons, 2.25 UAE Jewel, 3.00 Dreamfield, 4.10 Clerisy, 4.45 El Misk, 5.20 Kamikaze Lord.
Beverley: 4.00 Attainment.
Southwell: 6.00 Mundersfield, 6.30 Majestic Moon.

North: Richard Young

Shazzab (6.10 Beverley, nap)

Starts the season on a really good mark and, although both wins have been with give underfoot, she's also effective on a sound surface. Yard among the winners and she has a big chance in ordinary event.

Others to follow
Beverley: 2.15 The Ginger Bullet, 2.50 Gin Gembre, 3.25 Gabrial The One, 4.00 City Tour, 4.35 Sandra's Secret, 5.10 Archive, 5.40 Kingdom Brunel.
Cheltenham: 3.50 Little Bruce, 4.25 Skipthescales, 5.30 Black Key.
Newmarket: 1.50 Chapelli, 3.00 Brando, 3.35 Jackstar, 5.20 Over The Guns.
Southwell: 6.00 Thecornishbarron, 6.30 Muqarred, 7.00 Mininggold, 7.30 Luv U Whatever, 8.00 Astro Jakk, 8.30 Gunnabedun.

Lambourn: James Burn

Thomas Campbell (4.25 Cheltenham, nap)

Connor Brace's audition for a possible Seven Barrows role is going well after Verdana Blue's Scottish Champion Hurdle success and the talented conditional can get a tune out of this son of Yeats, who should enjoy the decent ground and has had a breathing operation since his last outing.

Others to follow
Beverley: 2.15 Birkenhead, 3.25 Boutonniere, 4.00 Azor Ahai, 5.40 Katinka, 6.10 Gainsay.
Cheltenham: 2.05 Mill Green, 2.40 Wenyerreadyfreddie, 3.15 Jenkins, 3.50 Bob Mahler, 5.00 Dingo Dollar, 5.30 Laughing Luis.
Newmarket: 1.50 Top Breeze, 2.25 Damlaj, 3.00 Equilateral, 3.35 Confiding, 4.10 Thakaa, 4.45 Vindolanda, 5.20 Gallic.
Southwell: 8.00 Inspired Thought.

West Country: Tim Mitchell

Le Ligerien (5.30 Cheltenham, nap)

Made the most of a straightforward opportunity at Fontwell but boasted some useful placed form previously. Fancied to go close from near the bottom of the weights with a promising claimer in the saddle.

Others to follow
Cheltenham: 2.05 Dr Sanderson, 2.40 Imperial Presence, 3.15 I'm A Game Changer, 3.50 The Dellercheckout, 4.25 Rockpoint, 5.00 Dawson City.

Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason

Thomas Campbell (4.25 Cheltenham, nap)

Well-treated on the pick of his form and the refitted cheekpieces, a recent wind operation and his jockey's 7lb claims are all positives as he bids for his first hurdle win since November 2017.

Topspeed: Dave Edwards

Royal Marine (3.35 Newmarket)

Disappointed on dirt in Dubai in January but bagged a Group 1 over this trip at Longchamp in October and merits the utmost respect.

Longshot: Vishal Junglee

Burj (5.20 Newmarket)

Has been running in better races in Meydan, so will be race fit and will appreciate the quicker ground.

Ireland: Tony O'Hehir

Mallacoota (8.15 Dundalk)

Jessica Harrington's filly appeals here following an encouraging run on her final start last season when she finished a good third over seven furlongs at Leopardstown. Stepping up in trip, the daughter of Australia can account for her four rivals.

The Raceform Interactive nugget

Brando is 3-3 on the Rowley Mile Course at Newmarket, and has landed the last two runnings of the Abernant Stakes on his seasonal return (he is 4/4 after a break of 180 days or more). The seven-year-old will be hard to beat in the 3.00.

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