Returning Maldonado could reward backers on long trip down south

Newmarket: David Milnes

Mutafani (4.15 Thirsk, nap)

The son of Exceed And Excel was a smart winner at Chelmsford last time – form that is already working out. The Simon Crisford-trained hope has since moved well on the Al Bahathri.

Others to follow
Salisbury 2.30 Kawasir, 3.00 Jurz, 3.30 Affluence, 4.00 Fabulous Red, 5.30 Coverham.
Thirsk 2.15 You Never Can Tell, 4.45 Dollar Value.
Lingfield 6.20 Crimean Queen, 7.20 Mokhles, 8.20 Voi, 8.50 Really Super.

North: Richard Young

Maldonado (6.50 Lingfield, nap)

Largely disappointing for current stable but starts the season on a very good mark. Significant he makes the long trip to a track where his yard has a fine strike-rate.

Others to follow
Salisbury 3.30 Lucifugous, 4.00 Burgonet, 4.30 Firlinfeu.
Southwell 6.10 New Kid In Town, 7.10 Nemean Lion, 8.10 Isaacstown Lad, 8.40 Je Suis Charlie, 9.10 Strong Team.
Thirsk 2.15 Ahlan Bil Emarati, 2.45 Correggio, 3.15 Straightothepoint, 3.45 Rebel State, 4.15 Zarjaz, 4.45 Ghost, 5.15 Revenge, 5.45 Calliope.

Lambourn: James Burn

Brave Eagle (8.10 Southwell, nap)

Nicky Henderson has a good strike-rate at this venue and 3m should suit this useful son of Yeats. Has the assistance of rising star James Bowen in the saddle and a big run is expected.

Others to follow
Lingfield 5.50 Grand Acclaim, 6.20 So Brave, 7.50 Ashazuri, 8.20 The Jean Genie.
Salisbury 2.00 Urban Icon, 2.30 Wufud, 4.00 Sweet Charity, 4.30 Chaparral Prince, 5.00 Miss Inga Stock, 5.30 Swot.
Southwell 7.10 Barkis, 7.40 The Devils Drop.

West Country: Andrew King

Avocadeau (5.00 Salisbury, nap)

Has benefited for first run of the season and can build on that with conditions in his favour.

Others to follow
Salisbury 2.00 Mayfair Madame, 5.30 Bounty Pursuit
Lingfield 8.50 Astute Boy
Southwell 7.10 Chantecler

Racing Post Ratings: Simon Turner

Mutabaahy (5.15 Thirsk)

Endured a luckless trip when runner-up at Ripon last week. He is 3lb higher here but is fancied to gain compensation.

Topspeed: Dave Edwards

Mutafani (4.15 Thirsk)

Showed his rivals a clean pair of heels with an authoritative success at Chelmsford last month and further reward looks on the cards.

Longshot: Olly Eden

Case Key (3.15 Thirsk)

Competing off a 4lb lower mark since a Newmarket win in a better grade than this. With a positive jockey booking in Silvestre de Sousa and now upped in distance from recent outings, a better run is expected.

Ireland: Tony O'Hehir

Cadmium (8.00 Roscommon)

The Willie Mullins-trained six-year-old is two from two over fences and has strong claims in this 2m novice chase having landed a handicap over the same trip at the Punchestown festival in April by eight lengths under Danny Mullins, who is again on board.

The Raceform Interactive nugget

Simon Dow's four runners at Salisbury since August last year have finished 1113. Prince Rock is the trainer's only runner at the track on Tuesday and goes in the 3yo handicap over 7f (3.30).

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