All you need to know as confident Hannon and Embour chase Chelmsford feature
The countdown to what looks a mouthwatering King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes is well and truly on, but hopefully a few winners can be found before Saturday's Ascot showdown.
Musselburgh and Wolverhampton offer the first chance on Tuesday afternoon, while Chelmsford, Southwell and Ballinrobe stage evening fixtures.
Richard Hannon runs Embour in Chelmsford's feature (6.20) and seems confident.
"He's in the form of his life and was not beaten far in a very hot contest at Ascot," the trainer said. "I'm hopeful of a big run again as he's as hard as nails."
Going report
Musselburgh (first race at: 2.00)
Good (GoingStick: 7.9)
Wolverhampton (2.15)
Standard.
Chelmsford (5.20)
Standard.
Southwell (5.40)
Good (GoingStick: 6.9)
Ballinrobe (6.00)
Good.
Market movers
8.10 Southwell Global Tour 4-1 (from 9-2)
8.50 Chelmsford Steel Helmet 12-1 (from 14-1)
2.00 Musselburgh Sharrabang 9-1 (from 10-1)
What to back
Loads of goodies in our tipping section, including Graeme Rodway's best bets of the day.
Mark Boylan assesses Ballinrobe's card and Paul Kealy as his all-important nap right here.
What to read
David Milnes caught up with John Gosden on Monday and got the latest on his big guns Enable and Too Darn Hot, while William Haggas pays tribute to star filly Sea Of Class, who has died following colic.
Peter Scargill has produced a superb profile of Ryan Moore, and troubled track the Curragh has a new leader.
What to watch
RPTV gets the lowdown on Japan's King George hope Cheval Grand . . .
. . . and here's our latest Postcast . . .
The best of Racing Post Sport
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Final thought
A few people might have written Ryan Moore off a little early as Frankie Dettori has lit up the summer. Reading our profile of Moore, that might prove foolish as he appears as driven as ever.
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Published on 23 July 2019inPreviews
Last updated 10:31, 23 July 2019
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