'He can strike at Group 1 level' - Post experts with their Flat horses to follow

Maddy Playle thinks it will pay to look back at last year's Hampton Court Stakes won by SangariusCredit: Edward Whitaker

It's been a long wait but the British Flat season finally began on Monday. Below, eight of the Racing Post's top experts – David Baxter, Richard Birch, Tom Collins, Keith Melrose, Maddy Playle, Tom Segal, Robbie Wilders and Paul Kealy – each nominate two horses they expect to flourish over the campaign.

Brentford Hope
Richard Hughes

This colt could potentially be a star for Richard Hughes and it will be fascinating to see how things play out.

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Published on 1 June 2020inFeatures

Last updated 16:18, 18 June 2020

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