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Newmarket 14:05 Burj Khalifa Challenge Stakes (Group 2)

STRONG SUIT had a breathing operation after being well beaten behind Frankel in the Greenham and has returned in great style, landing the Jersey Stakes and Lennox Stakes over this trip. He's probably capable of making further progress and this should be within his capabilities. Chachamaidee is another making great strides and produced her best run to date when just a length behind Sahpresa in the Group 1 Sun Chariot Stakes over a mile here a fortnight ago. Sir Henry Cecil's filly is probably even better at this trip and looks certain to go well. She holds both Rimth and Maqaasid on their run in the Oak Tree Stakes at Goodwood in July though the latter, who started favourite that day, had a poor run and can do better. Across The Rhine and Giant Sandman are penalised for Group 3 victories and will need to improve to get involved.

York 14:20 coral.co.uk Handicap

Haajes won this cavalry charge last year with Strike Up The Band behind and though he has plenty in his favour today, he won't want the ground to get any faster. He won at Doncaster last month, however, and is closely matched with the re-opposing Eland Ally, Lujeanie and Indian Trial, who filled the places on that occasion and can be given a chance here. The speedy Taurus Twins and Bronze Beau are others to consider, but a chance is taken on LIVING IT LARGE. Twice a winner already this season, all ground comes alike to Ed de Giles' sprinter and he's dropping in class and is only 1lb higher than his win at Epsom in July.

Newmarket 14:35 Emaar Middle Park Stakes (Group 1)

Family One, runner-up to the outstanding Dabirsim in the Prix Morny, had Frederick Engels around three lengths behind that day so the form looks very useful. The latter is a good yardstick as he finished a couple of lengths behind Lilbourne Lad and Reply in the Phoenix Stakes and neither of that pair could handle CASPAR NETSCHER in the Gimcrack. Alan McCabe's youngster probably didn't need to match that level of form in the Mill Reef at Newbury subsequently but confirmed his quality and is thriving with racing. Bapak Chinta would have been a strong fancy at York but had a slight setback. His debut victory over Frederick Engels and Norfolk Stakes success over Boomerang Bob stamped him as one to follow and today's extra furlong looks just what he requires so he's a big threat.

York 14:50 Green Tick For Better Odds At coral.co.uk Handicap

Sadeek's Song and Dick Doughtywylie have plenty of scope and will be of interest on their handicap debuts. The former makes more appeal than the other Godolphin representatives Roayh and Janood, while the latter made all to win at Chester a fortnight ago. However, ELECTRA STAR has the form in the book having already won a couple of handicaps and was far from disgraced in Listed company at Newmarket last time. Willie Haggas' filly can continue to progress back in this grade. Weapon Of Choice is another with a couple of wins under his belt and looks more worthy of trust than the inconsistent Oceanway.

Newmarket 15:10 Dubai Dewhurst Stakes (Group 1)

Aidan O'Brien had a very strong hand at the entry stage but POWER was always likely to be his representative as he's top of the pecking order among the Ballydoyle colts. The son of Oasis Dream never does things easily but his battling qualities and turn of foot should prove too much for these rivals though there are a couple of relatively unknowns in the contest. Bronterre easily outpointed the useful Justineo in a Listed contest at Goodwood and could be well up to this exalted level and, though Ektihaam will need to make further progress, he impressed at Doncaster and is worth his place in this line-up. Parish Hall was behind Power when the latter was surprisingly beaten in the Phoenix Stakes but that wasn't his running and he did much better when runner-up to Dragon Pulse in the Futurity. Spiritual Star landed his maiden in a hack canter, as did Most Improved, but much more is needed as they step up to the highest level.

York 15:25 coral.co.uk Rockingham Stakes (Listed)

Bannock was big disappointment in last week's Two-Year-Old Trophy at Redcar though he'd reportedly missed some work and has the best proven form if back on song. Roger Sez had Miss Lahar and Luv U Forever well behind when winning a Group 3 at Ayr three weeks ago, but that was such an improvement on her previous form that it could be she needs testing ground to show her best. A chance is taken on SWISS SPIRIT, who won his maiden over C&D in June and looked in need of the outing in the Mill Reef at Newbury last time on his return from a three-month break. Desert Gazelle and Semayyel both have a bit to find on their return to sprinting.

Newmarket 15:50 Betfred Cesarewitch (Heritage Handicap)

Despite a massive 14lb rise for his latest success, Rainforest Magic is a potential blot on the handicap and the only doubt is the going as it was good ground when he scored twice at the Galway Festival. If the rains arrive, he's the one to be on but with the ground currently fast is taken on with COSIMO DE MEDICI, whose connections were delighted he picked up a penalty for landing the trial for this last month as it got him into the handicap. He looks on the upgrade and, though this is a stiffer task, should be in the firing-line at the finish. Never Can Tell, Kazbow and Colour Vision are all very closely matched on recent Chester form though that track bears absolutely no resemblance to this. La Estrella did her winning on Fibresand but like many of these is well weighted with Veiled on their run in the Ascot Stakes and any one of half-a-dozen could reverse the form with the winner, especially runner-up Ermyn Lodge on the revised terms. Keys is another progressive stayer with a real chance while Beyond looks as though he's been laid out for this by the Pipe yard who are no strangers to success in the event.

York 16:05 Coral Sprint Trophy Handicap

Nocturnal Affair beat the re-opposing Ancient Cross less than a length at Doncaster last month and that pair are closely matched here, while the revitalised Internationaldebut landed a hat-trick last month, though he's now 10lb higher than his latest win in a handicap. Son Of The Cat came out just ahead of Colonel Mak when third in the Ayr Gold Cup three weeks ago and will appreciate today's faster ground, but the tentative vote in such a competitive sprint goes to the progressive SIRIUS PROSPECT. He landed a double last month, beating Lutine Bell and Castles In The Air in the process, and Dean Ivory's gelding is taken to go in again despite a 7lb higher mark. Addictive Dream anda Racy are others to consider.

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