All you need to start your day as Flat resumes with an early start at Nottingham
Flat racing is back on turf in Britain after a one-day hiatus, with Nottingham kicking the show off early at midday.
Escobar was second in the Balmoral Handicap last season and connections could have the Royal Hunt Cup, over the same course and distance, on their mind so his performance at Nottingham could be one to note (1.30).
Pingshou impressed over fences at Ffos Las last month and could be the highlight at Newton Abbot (2.25), while Wexford, Fontwell, Kempton and Ripon ensure there is plenty of quantity in addition to some genuine midweek quality.
Going report
Nottingham (first race 12.00)
Good to soft, good in places
Newton Abbot (1.50)
Good (GoingStick: 6.8)
Wexford (2.10)
Good
Fontwell (2.15)
Good
Kempton (5.15)
Standard to slow
Ripon (6.30)
Good to soft (GoingStick: 7.5)
Market movers
1.50 Newton Abbot - Eleanorofaquitaine 7-1 (from 8)
5.10 Newton Abbot - Inspireus 6-1 (from 8)
6.10 Ripon - Javea Magic 7-1 (from 11)
What to back
Maddy Playle has picked out three bets at Nottingham in the ten second tips. . .
Members can access Paul Kealy's best tips for the day's racing here.
What to read
William Haggas is readying Pablo Escobarr for Royal Ascot after missing the Derby, with stablemate Sea Of Class also on course for the royal meeting.
Royal Ascot has expressed concern about its ability to attract Australian-trained horses to the meeting in the face of the nation's increasingly powerful sprint programme.
What to watch
Maddy Playle, Nick Watts, Tom Segal and Paddy Power's Darren Hughes return for a look ahead to the Prince of Wales’s Stakes, Hardwicke Stakes, Commonwealth Cup and Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot . . .
The best of Racing Post Sport
The ICC Cricket World Cup is almost a week old, with two matches taking place today. South Africa face India at The Ageas Bowl, while Bangladesh come up against New Zealand at The Oval.
Final thought
It might be late but sprint handicap fans should try and catch the Directors Cup Handicap at Ripon at 8pm. There are plenty of old favourites running in what should be a competitive affair.
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