The latest news and going on a sizzling Bank Holiday Monday

There are six meetings to kickstart the week in Britain and Ireland. Ripon stages the pick of the action with seven runners set to contest the Listed Two-Year-Old Trophy (3.55).

At Epsom, veteran Duke Of Firenze makes his 74th start in the feature sprint (3.05). Elsewhere, Cartmel and Downpatrick host jumps card, and there are Flat meetings at Chepstow and Cartmel.

Going report

Southwell (first race at: 1.50)
Standard

Epsom (1.55)
Good

Chepstow (2.00)
Good, good to firm in places (GoingStick: 5.8)

Cartmel (2.05)
Good to soft, good in places

Ripon (2.10)
Good (GoingStick 7.8)

Downpatrick (2.15)
Good

Market movers

2.40 Cartmel Lady Shanawell 10-1 (from 16)
3.35 Southwell Warriors Valley 6-1 (from 9)
5.25 Epsom Surrey Hope 7-1 (from 10)

What to back

Members can read expert selections from Richard Birch here, and make sure to check out our free top tips.

What to read

Read the latest from Charlie Hills on star sprinter Battaash and see the name Paul Nicholls has reserved after Ben Stokes's inspirational Ashes performance.

What to watch

Final thought

Crossed Baton was second at Royal Ascot last season and may return to Group level if he can bounce back at Epsom (4.15).

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