All the latest news and going as Godolphin plot another Craven success
Wednesday's card at Newmarket is headlined by the Group 3 bet365 Craven Stakes (3.35), a key trial for next month's 2,000 Guineas. The race looks set to be dominated by Godolphin, successful with subsequent Derby winner Masar last year, as they field the Charlie Appleby-trained Zakouski and Royal Marine represents Saeed bin Suroor.
Elsewhere, Cheltenham hosts its first jumps meeting since the festival, with the highlight the £60,000 Silver Trophy Chase (2.40), while Beverley hosts a bumper eight-race card.
The treats keep coming this evening under the lights with action from both Dundalk and Southwell.
Going report
Newmarket (first race 1.15)
Good to firm, good in places
Cheltenham (2.05)
Good
Beverley (2.15)
Good to firm, good in places
Dundalk (5.45)
Standard
Southwell (6.00)
Standard
Market movers
3.15 Cheltenham - Gowiththeflow 11-2 (from 7)
4.10 Newmarket - Aristocratic Lady 6-1 (from 8)
4.35 Beverley - Teruntum Star 6-1 (from 10)
What to back
Maddy Playle heads to Newmarket for best bet on Wednesday.
What to read
A decision to be made on Too Darn Hot's Guineas participation this weekend.
A US punter has a weekend for the ages at Augusta, andwe preview the Craven Stakes at Newmarket.
What to watch
Charlie Fellowes talks through his move to Bedford House and some of his exciting horses for the season. . .
The best of Racing Post Sport
We preview tonight's Champions League clashes as Manchester City host Tottenham and Liverpool travel to Porto.
Final thought
In the Abernant Stakes (3.00) at Newmarket it will be fascinating to see whether the seven-year-old Brando can become the first horse since Boldboy to win three consecutive runnings of the Group 3 contest.
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