First Folio can be trying to replicate final yr’s success when he faces Wicket Keeper in Thursday’s function Boodles Handicap at 3.30pm.
3.30 Yarmouth – Final yr’s winner First Folio faces Wicket Keeper
The Julie Camacho-trained First Folio claimed this race final season and, given his current positioned type, appears primed for an additional large effort off this 1lb increased mark.
Wicket Keeper scored on his first two begins since becoming a member of Ed Bethell from the Eve Johnson Houghton crew earlier than disappointing on handicap debut at Ayr. Given loads of time to get well, he’s anticipated to renew his development and go shut below Callum Rodriguez. Ronan Whelan regains the journey on Narlita right here, who ran an enormous race when second at Galway the final day and will step ahead right here stepping down in journey.
Al Karrar was final seen ending fourth within the Ripon Two Yr Previous Trophy in 2022 and returns from a 1116-day ‘break’, whereas Caburn sports activities first-time cheekpieces.
2.00 Yarmouth – In-form Elara Could seeks a four-timer
Philip McBride’s Elara Could arrives searching for a four-timer having scored on all three begins in August. A prepared winner at this monitor, he adopted up at Chepstow earlier than claiming a Beverley Handicap final time. All these victories came visiting 5 furlongs and he steps as much as six below Rossa Ryan.
High weight Entailed has been extremely tried since profitable her second begin at Sandown and she or he ought to recognize the drop to calmer waters. The Cheveley Park-owned daughter of Harry Angel can be partnered with Callum Hutchinson for the primary time.
Ed Walker’s Gouken has run with credit score in his first three begins and charges a probable sort on this handicap bow, whereas Vlad enters calculations for the Crisford crew, who boast a 23 per cent strike uncommon with their two-year-olds thus far this time period.
4.02 Yarmouth – Final-time winners Lemurian and Dashing Donkey conflict
John and Thady Gosden saddle Lemurian who acquired off the mark when taking a Windsor handicap with loads to spare. He appears to have has robust claims of following up if the blinkers have the specified impact once more.
Dashing Donkey has a superb course report profitable on two events. He has additionally been in positive type of late profitable his final two begins at Newmarket and, whereas he might want to step ahead once more, he may very well be powerful to beat.
Noble Visitor charges the very best of the remainder, however a 6lb penalty could scupper his possibilities, whereas Dream Pirate enters calculations having gained on the monitor earlier than.
