16:10 Newmarket

A competitive renewal of the Old Rowley Cup but I’m confident LA YAKEL brings the most potential to the table here for William Haggas. This son of Time Test has improved with every run and impressed winning so easily at Southwell in July. He backed that up in the Lavazza Stakes at Ascot last month travelling strongly throughout to stay on well and get up close home. The visual impression was backed up by the clock and up 5lb with further progress to come I’m expecting him to be hard to beat here. First Ruler was a length behind the selection last time but also looks a nice horse and should have more to offer especially over this trip. He is most likely to follow him home. Educator ran a bit flat on reappearance but would also have to be respected if that has sharpened him up.

17:00 York

There are potentially some nice types lining up for this but perhaps none more so than ALMATY STAR for Roger Varian. This Kodiac colt cost 200,000 guineas as a yearling and is related to plenty of winners. He made a really bright start finishing third on debut at Haydock last month. He was held up that day and was given quite a lot to do but the penny seemed to drop in the closing stages and he ran on well. He looked like a horse that would come on plenty for that experience and he should be able to get his head in front now. Brooklyn Nine Nine is also a nice prospect for Richard Fahey and only went down a length on debut at Beverley. He has already been gelded though so might not be open to as much improvement. Bailey Gate just about sets the standard but is vulnerable to improvers and the selection fits the bill.