14:05 Beverley

Roger Varian landed last year's renewal with Kitsune Power, so Aimeric must be worthy of consideration, even though he arrives here following a below-par run in the bet365 Trophy at Newmarket in July. However, he remains 4lb above his last winning mark, so DREAM HARDER gets the vote. Ian Williams' inmate secured a staying-on fourth over 1m2f at Windsor last month and he could have more to offer off the same mark. Dancing In Paris and Perfect Play are others with solid claims.
Prediction : 1st Dream Harder 2nd Aimeric 3rd Dancing In Paris

14:40 Beverley

This represents a drop in grade for Silky Wilkie, who struggled when finishing in ninth in the King George Qatar Stakes at Glorious Goodwood last month. Karl Burke's gelding is expected to be thereabouts if turning up here, but he was also declared to run at Newcastle on Thursday. Therefore, APOLLO ONE has filled the runner-up spot in handicap company on his last two outings and gets the vote here, despite stepping up in grade. Others to consider include Kerdos, who has also been eased in grade from his latest run when ahead of Silky Wilkie, and Bond Chairman.
Prediction : 1st Apollo One 2nd Kerdos 3rd Bond Chairman

15:15 Beverley

Only narrowly denied over 6f on his most recent outing, John Kirkup would be dangerous to dismiss off the same mark, despite a drop in distance. However, HARDY ANGEL took a big step forward when securing a game win over C&D last month and, even though the reopposing Glendown (fourth) is now 2lb better off with his stablemate, the gelded son of Harry Angel is fancied to uphold previous form.
Prediction : 1st Hardy Angel 2nd John Kirkup 3rd Glendown

15:50 Beverley

ZENJABEELA is presented with a good opportunity to add to her maiden success gained on the Tapeta at Southwell 13 days ago. Entered in the Rockfel Stakes later this month, the daughter of Too Darn Hot is obviously highly regarded by her connections and, from stall 2, she is ideally berthed to go on and enhance her reputation. Miss Roberts is feared most after a close call at Newmarket three weeks ago, while Rose Branch is noted following her promising debut at Nottingham.
Prediction : 1st Zenjabeela 2nd Miss Roberts 3rd Rose Branch

16:25 Beverley

FULL REGALIA didn't get the cleanest of runs in a novice at Salisbury 16 days ago and is arguably unlucky to have not got off the mark on that occasion. As a half-sister to Group 3 Criterion Stakes winner Audience, her pedigree is chock-full with promise and compensation for that near-miss could be imminent today. Retraction heads the list of dangers from those with previous experience, while Lazarus Dream appeals most from the newcomers.
Prediction : 1st Full Regalia 2nd Retraction 3rd Lazarus Dream

17:00 Beverley

ON THE RIVER has been costly to follow in two starts since he won over an extended 7f here in July but, having been nudged down 1lb since his latest start, he still offers strong appeal in this company. Harriet Bethell's gelding won over this trip at Nottingham earlier in the campaign and, as this is of a similar level, there are solid reasons to give him another chance. Poet's Dawn and Give It Some Teddy head the list of dangers.
Prediction : 1st On The River 2nd Poets Dawn 3rd Give It Some Teddy

17:35 Beverley

JEWEL MAKER ran on strongly to get up close home over 1m2f at Redcar on his previous outing and this looks a good opportunity of following up that success. Tim Easterby's runner has been raised 2lb for that half-length success which may not be enough to halt his progression, especially with the aide of 5lb claimer Alex Fielding. Sun Festival tends to run his race and he appears likely to pose the biggest questions to the selection, while Duke Of Wybourne is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Jewel Maker 2nd Sun Festival 3rd Duke Of Wybourne