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The Charlie Appleby-trained Eternal Pearl will surely open her account at the third attempt at Newbury.
The 700,000 guineas yearling purchase did not make the track as a two-year-old and there were perhaps a few signs as to why prior to her debut at Ascot in April.
Fitted with a hood, the Frankel filly was a little unruly beforehand, but shaped with plenty of promise in the race itself to finish fourth.
Interestingly, Eternal Pearl was stepped up to Listed class on her second start at Goodwood and it very nearly paid off as she was beaten just half a length by Sea Silk Road. Dropping back into maiden company, she is difficult to oppose in the BetVictor Proud Partners Of Newbury Racecourse Maiden Fillies' Stakes.
Scampi looks a tasty proposition in the Follow @BetVictor On Twitter Handicap.
A solitary Wolverhampton win from 14 career starts might not sound all that inspiring, but he has been placed on a further eight occasions.
His latest effort on turf came at Chester three and a half weeks ago, where he was beaten a length into third after being sent off favourite, despite hanging left under pressure.
Returning to a more conventional track and just 1lb higher in the weights, a bold bid is anticipated, as it is from Saeed bin Suroor's Al Khazneh in division one of the Get A Run For Your Money At BetVictor Maiden Stakes.
Croeso Cymraeg should take some stopping in his bid for back-to-back victories in the Leicester Students Handicap.
The James Evans-trained eight-year-old is only 1lb higher than when successful here 12 months ago, with a disappointing end to 2021 leading to the handicapper giving him some relief.
He ran a little better in first-time blinkers on his return to action at this track at the start of April, though, and improved again when second to Noble Masquerade at Windsor last time.
Generously dropped another pound since, Croeso Cymraeg looks poised to go close.
Diamond Ranger looks the one to be on in the At The Races App Form Study Novice Stakes at Brighton.
The Kodiac gelding looks a shrewd purchase at just 26,000 guineas judged on his taking debut victory at Catterick three weeks ago.
The form looks pretty good too, with the runner-up Sir Robin subsequently going one better at the North Yorkshire circuit, while the third placed Mahanakhon had shaped well in two previous outings.
It will be interesting to see where Diamond Ranger is pitched in next by George Boughey if he can defy the penalty in Somerset.
Bryan Smart's Redzone is expected to get back on the winning trail in the Constant Security Services Handicap at Thirsk.
Three successive all-weather wins between November and April saw the five-year-old shoot up a stone in the ratings prior to his return to the grass at Carlisle a fortnight ago.
Encountering soft ground on a stiff track at Carlisle, Redzone had to make do with minor honours in third, but at least proved he can be competitive from his current perch of 75.
Considering he appears well suited by the speedy six furlongs at Newcastle, returning to a sounder surface and a less demanding course augurs well.
Evening fare also comes from Yarmouth, where recent Chelmsford runner-up Mardoof can go one better in the Cazoo Handicap.
SELECTIONS:
BALLINROBE: 4.35 Russian Diamond, 5.05 Meetingofthewaters, 5.35 A Great View, 6.05 Genois, 6.35 Max Flamingo, 7.05 Birdie Blitz, 7.35 Finnthemagician.
BRIGHTON: 1.45 Diamond Ranger, 2.20 Shamson, 2.50 Dazzerling, 3.20 Little Boy Blue, 3.50 Wisper, 4.20 Bbob Alua, 4.55 Hope Springs.
LEICESTER: 1.20 Bolt Action, 1.55 Catch The Paddy, 2.30 Diligently Done, 3.00 Croeso Cymraeg, 3.30 Fortuna Dufflecoat, 4.00 Another Romance, 4.30 Thunder Queen.
NEWBURY: 1.00 Expeditious, 1.35 Al Khazneh, 2.10 Bresson, 2.10 ETERNAL PEARL (NAP), 3.10 Scampi, 3.40 Noya, 4.10 Hebrides, 4.40 Ruby Cottage.
TIPPERARY: 5.15 Fox Leicester, 5.45 All In The Mind, 6.15 Lady Tilbury, 6.45 Gobi Star, 7.15 Jarvis, 7.45 Lariat, 8.20 My Mate Mozzie.
THIRSK: 5.22 Cheyenne Nation, 5.52 Belle Of Annandale, 6.22 Redzone, 6.52 Whitwell, 7.22 Where's Diana, 7.52 Fresh Fancy, 8.27 Magical Mile.
YARMOUTH: 5.29 G'daay, 5.59 Martha's Moment, 6.29 Dream By Day, 6.59 Franco Grasso, 7.29 Silver Bullet Lady, 8.04 Mango Boy, 8.34 Forward Flight.
DOUBLE: Eternal Pearl and Scampi.
