Graphite the solid option after promising debut

Newmarket: David Milnes

Graphite (8.15 Windsor, nap)

Showed staying should be his game when third behind Whispering Bell over a mile on his debut at this venue this month. The son of Galileo can put his experience to good use against a host of newcomers.

Others to follow
Beverley 5.55 Piedita, 6.25 Special Purpose., 8.55 Lady of York.
Windsor 6.45 Jive Taking, 7.15 Solajan, 7.45 Atletico, 8.45 Snow Squaw.

Lambourn: Nick Deacon

Marie Josephe (6.45 Windsor, nap)

In good form and has found this figure-of-eight track to her liking on her last two outings. Just touched off on her handicap debut after an emphatic maiden success and connections are hopeful this return to a longer trip will result in an improved performance.

Others to follow
Windsor 6.15 Ortiz, 7.15 Squiggley, 8.45 Beaconsfield.

North: Colin Russell

Muirsheen Durkin (7.55 Beverley, nap)

Dual course-and-distance winner last season who ran a fine race on second start for current connections when runner-up at Carlisle last time. More on at the weights but fancied to go one better.

Others to follow
Ayr 1.55 Regulator, 2.30 Cool Run Girl, 3.05 Dark Defender, 3.40 Greengairs, 4.10 Tesko Fella, 4.40 Barwell, 5.10 Transpennine Star.
Beverley 5.55 Laureate, 6.25 Gold Stone, 6.55 Thatcherite, 7.25 Katebird, 8.25 Old China, 8.55 Bollin Ted.
Cartmel 2.10 Golden Town, 2.45 Nicki’s Nipper, 3.20 Tekthelot, 3.55 Clondaw Banker, 4.25 Nicholas Chauvin, 4.55 Alderbrook Lad, 5.25 Rockabilly Riot.

Racing Post Ratings: Simon Turner

Fast Act (3.05 Ayr, nap)

Yet to fire this season but looks on a good mark on last year’s wins at Windsor and Chelmsford. Taken to bounce back returned to easier ground.

Topspeed: Dave Edwards

Jive Talking (6.45 Windsor)

Had a bit in hand when opening her account at Beverley this month and Michael Bell’s improving filly can follow up over this longer trip.

Longshot: Ed Quigley

Solajan (7.15 Windsor)

First-time gelding who might appreciate switching to turf with cut in the ground judged on his pedigree. Can’t be dismissed in wide-open race.

Ireland: Tony O’Hehir

Level Of Intensity (6.35 Ballinrobe)

Ran three times in the space of four days early this month, winning at Gowran Park before performing creditably in defeat at Fairyhouse and Naas. Can strike again while the iron is hot.

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