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Platinum Prince can make it back-to-back wins at Brighton in the Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap.
After returning from a break with a third-placed finish at Bath in late May, Gary Moore's grey opened his account for the turf campaign when winning with something to spare at Nottingham eight days later.
Platinum Prince was not seen on the track again until reappearing here last week, where despite looking a little ungainly, he got the job done fairly comfortably.
His awkward head carriage may be a little disconcerting, but it does not seem to affect his performance and as his latest verdict came in an apprentice race, he is able to make a quick return unpenalised.
The five-year-old should prove hard to beat if in the same form as last week.
James Mchenry is expected to confirm debut promise by opening his account at the second attempt in the EBF Future Stayers Novice Stakes at Thirsk.
Given he is out of a mare that won over a mile and a half, it is testament to the Starspangledbanner colt's talent that he ran so well over six furlongs first time out at Carlisle.
Ed Bethell's youngster showed signs of inexperience, but nevertheless finished a clear second behind odds-on favourite Alpha Capture, who went mightily close in a sales race at Doncaster a few days ago.
With a step up to seven furlongs expected to suit, James McHenry is difficult to oppose.
All-weather fare comes from Kempton, where Sydney Mews enters the handicap arena in the Try Our New Price Boosts At Unibet Nursery.
There was plenty of encouragement to be taken from her introduction at Newmarket in July when finishing fourth, since when she has twice visited Epsom.
The first attempt was a little underwhelming, but she performed better a fortnight ago despite appearing not completely at ease on the cambered track.
Back on a more conventional course from an opening perch of 67, she could easily produce a career-best performance.
Some talented jumpers are set to face the starter in the Worthington's Pre-Training Handicap Chase at Worcester, including a Cheltenham Festival winner in Global Citizen.
Ben Pauling's charge proved he is no back number at the age of 10 when powering up the famous hill to win the Grand Annual in March, which earned him a 7lb hike in the weights.
While his fitness has to be taken on trust, he is expected to be sharp enough, with Pauling having one eye on a trip Stateside for next month's American Grand National at Far Hills.
He will surely need to run a big race at Worcester to earn himself a trip across the Atlantic.
The Paul Nicholls-trained Skatman can make it two from two over fences in the Sky Sports Racing HD Virgin 535 Novices' Handicap Chase.
He was not foot-perfect on his fencing bow at Newton Abbot, but looked to be getting the better of things when he was left to finish alone from two out.
Skatman can follow up despite the burden of top-weight.
SELECTIONS:
BRIGHTON: 1.50 Madrinho, 2.25 Kyogo, 3.00 Your Love Is King, 3.30 Rechercher, 4.00 PLATINUM PRINCE (NAP), 4.30 Broxi, 5.00 Sparked.
KEMPTON: 5.30 Aira Force, 6.00 Red Treasure, 6.30 Alexandretta, 7.00 Sydney Mews, 7.30 Pretending, 8.00 Study The Stars, 8.30 Croachill.
THIRSK: 1.40 Jenny Ren, 2.15 Glory Call, 2.50 James McHenry, 3.20 Marselan, 3.50 Heartbreak Lass, 4.20 Biplane, 4.50 Zamurud, 5.20 Dandys Gold.
WORCESTER: 1.00 Corrany, 1.30 Skatman, 2.05 Global Citizen, 2.40 Glen Cannel, 3.10 Hold Your Fort, 3.40 Wall Of Fame, 4.10 Rebel Roxy.
DOUBLE: Platinum Prince and James McHenry.
