One key runner for ITV4's races at Newmarket and York on Thursday
Lord Campari
1.50 Newmarket
Bahrain International Sir Henry Cecil Stakes (Listed), 1m
The Roger Varian-trained colt created a big impression when a clearcut winner at Newbury in novice company on his return. He takes a step up in grade in this contest, won last year by Duke Of Hazzard.
Sardinia Sunset
2.05 York
EBF Marygate Fillies’ Stakes (Listed), 5f
Another key runner for Varian as the Queen Mary fourth is a clear market leader for this Listed event. She sets the standard with Jason Watson seeking his first winner for the Newmarket trainer.
Dawn Rising
2.25 Newmarket
Bahrain Trophy Stakes (Group 3), 1m5f
Aidan O’Brien bids for a third Bahrain Trophy success with wide-margin Limerick maiden winner Dawn Rising, the mount of Ryan Moore. Moon Dragon (1999) and Housesofparliament (2016) were Ballydoyle’s previous winners.
Ricetta
2.40 York
Tattersalls Musidora Stakes (Group 3), 1m2½f
John Gosden has won five of the last ten runnings of the Musidora and saddles this year's favourite, and the mount of Frankie Dettori, Ricetta. Unbeaten in two starts, the daughter of Camelot will be tested now upped in trip and class.
Tactical
3.00 Newmarket
Tattersalls July Stakes (Group 2), 6f
The Andrew Balding-trained royal winner of the Windsor Castle Stakes takes a step up in class in this Group 2 contest. William Buick rides the colt for the first time with James Doyle in action at York.
Highest Ground
3.15 York
Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes (Group 2), 1m2½f
This unbeaten colt is the market leader for the feature Dante Stakes at York for Oisin Murphy, Sir Micheal Stoute and the Niarchos family after a ready win at Haydock on his return. He has 3lb to find with 2,000 Guineas fifth Juan Elcano on official ratings.
Meraas
3.35 Newmarket
bet365 Handicap, 6f
Meraas has looked good when making all in two starts since racing’s resumption, most recently in a handicap at Pontefract. Joe Fanning’s mount has leading claims in this 20-runner contest.
Enbihaar
4.10 Newmarket
Princess Of Wales’s Tattersalls Stakes (Group 2), 1m4f
A three-time winner in Group 2 company last year, Enbihaar makes her reappearance in this 1m4f event. She has 2lb to find with Old Persian, who was disappointing in France recently, and is open to more improvement.
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