14:18 Beverley

Scoops Ahoy shaped with promise on his debut, finishing second over C&D, and he appeals as a leading contender with improvement likely. However, the vote goes to PONGA, who also hit the woodwork on his racecourse bow and the third did that form no harm when narrowly denied here last month. Drawn well in stall five, he can score at the second time of asking. Match That is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Ponga 2nd Scoops Ahoy 3rd Match That

14:53 Beverley

TASEVER showed a decent level of ability in four runs last season and he receives a tentative vote in what looks an open contest. The gelded son of Tasleet has untapped potential moving into handicaps and a return to turf should be in his favour. Herakles landed a gamble when winning at Newcastle in December and he's worthy of consideration, along with Absolutelyflawless, who could be well treated judged on her juvenile form.
Prediction : 1st Tasever 2nd Herakles 3rd Absolutelyflawless

15:28 Beverley

RIVER USK made a pleasing return to action when finishing second at Catterick last month and, from an unchanged mark, Richard Fahey's charge is taken to go one better. Tilt At Windmills merits consideration on her first foray into handicap company, while Vince Le Prince, who was highly tried in some warm handicaps last season, is no forlorn hope down in class.
Prediction : 1st River Usk 2nd Tilt At Windmills 3rd Vince Le Prince

16:03 Beverley

EPONINA seems to have plenty going for her here with a decent draw in stall three and winning form over seven furlongs. She races off a mark of 65 here and has won off higher in the past, suggesting that the veteran can go well. Gentle Ellen and Glory And Gold represent stables in good form and may be the ones to follow the selection home.
Prediction : 1st Eponina 2nd Gentle Ellen 3rd Glory And Gold

16:38 Beverley

MAKALU was left with too much to do on his return at Thirsk when running on into second place. If he improves for his first start in eight months, the four-year-old could come home in front, although Reclaim Victory has some good all-weather form and she could be a danger to all. Distinction is potentially well handicapped and may not be too far away.
Prediction : 1st Makalu 2nd Reclaim Victory 3rd Distinction

17:13 Beverley

On The River may prove popular here under a penalty after winning at Pontefract, but he needs to take a step forward here to follow up and may struggle. Richard Fahey has trained two of the last four winners of this contest, suggesting that CUBANA HABANA has a solid chance in first-time cheekpieces and he has to be of interest dropping back in trip, despite top weight. Nasim could also have a say if he can recapture his 2022 form.
Prediction : 1st Cubana Habana 2nd On The River 3rd Nasim

17:48 Beverley

ANIERES GIRL must be a key player based on the fact she has previous course experience and her pedigree suggests that she could be a factor now facing a stiffer test of stamina. She is entitled to come on from her seasonal debut at Nottingham last month, but Blue Yonder is also open to improvement over the trip and is feared most on his return to turf. Khal disappointed at Chelmsford last time out but cannot be ruled out for a reputable stable.
Prediction : 1st Anieres Girl 2nd Blue Yonder 3rd Khal