Exciting youngster Persian can prevail at Pontefract

Newmarket: David Milnes

Old Persian (3.50 Pontrefract, nap)

Did very well to give weight and a beating to the well regarded Gronowski over a mile at Newmarket last time. Charlie Appleby's strapping type should handle this more demanding track.

Others to follow
Windsor 2.10 Mansfield, 2.40 Vroom, 3.10 Ghalib, 4.10 Mitigarte.
Pontefract 2.20 Hemingford, 2.50 Brigand, 3.20 Pirate Look, 4.20 Tranquil Star.

Lambourn: James Burn

Fast And Hot (2.10 Windsor, nap)

Four-year-old was back in form with a decent second last time, enjoys some cut in the ground and goes well for promising apprentice Rossa Ryan, so a big effort is expected.

Others to follow
Plumpton 2.30 Lexington Law, 4.00 Adrrastos.
Pontefract 2.20 Dance Emperor, 3.20 Tuff Rock, 3.50 Connect, 4.20 Know Your Limit.

North: Colin Russell

My Name Is Rio (5.20 Pontefract, nap)

Wasn't at his best when last seen out, but returns from a break on a fair mark and with conditions to suit is fancied to bounce back to form.

Others to follow
Pontefract 2.20 Gamesters Icon, 2.50 Rizzle Dizzle, 3.20 Royal Shaheen, 3.50 Alfie Maguire, 4.20 Aristo Du Plessis, 4.50 Dominating.
Windsor 1.40 Lord Riddiford, 2.10 Liquid Gold, 2.40 Ballesteros, 3.10 Dark Devil, 3.40 Captain Scooby, 4.10 Edgar Allan Poe, 4.40 William Booth, 5.10 John Caesar.

Topspeed: Dave Edwards

Old Persian (3.50 Pontefract)

Earned smart figures when romping home at Newmarket earlier this month and a hat trick looks on the cards for Charlie Appleby's exciting youngster.

West Country: Andrew King

Ridgeway Flyer (4.00 Plumpton, nap)

Makes his debut for Paul Nicholls and has his first try over fences. He has the size and scope to do well at his new career.

Others to follow
Plumpton 2.30 Action Replay 3.00 Money For Nothing 3.30 Ochos Rios 5.00 Barney From Tyanee 5.30 Smart Boy.

Racing Post Ratings: Simon Turner

Old Persian (3.50 Pontefract)

Has created a very good impression winning last two starts and looks well capable of winning at Listed level. Softer ground and stiffer finish asks a different question but should take the beating if coping.

Longshot: Ed Quigley

Miss Crick (4.00 Plumpton)

Disappointed over hurdles when last seen, but should be competitive off this mark on chase debut if putting her best foot forward.

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