POKER FACE (3.35, Nap) is expected to come up trumps in Newmarket’s Bet365 Earl of Sefton Stakes.
The unbeaten four-year-old, trained by SImon and Ed Crisford, started in a Class 5 handicap at Pontefract last season before wins at Newcastle and then back at Pontefract in a Class 4, where he trounced his rivals by eight and a half lengths.
My selection has the potential to take Tuesday's steep rise in class to a Group 3 in his stride under Ryan Moore.
Earlier on the card, 2000 Guineas entry MAJESTIC PRIDE (1.50, nb) can strike for Charlie Appleby in the Bet365 British EBF Condition Stakes. The well-bred three-year-old, a half-brother to the top-class Farhh, got off the mark over today’s distance of 7f at Chelmsford despite running very green.
He took a keen hold early on then wasn't sure of his job in the final furlong before powering home. With that experience under his belt, he is sure to improve and should be in the mix with William Buick in the saddle.
JUAN LES PINS (2.25) looks the one to be on in the National Stud Handicap for trainer Mick Appleby.
The son of Invincible Spirit was in the form of his life last year, completing a four-timer at Doncaster in August, and was a fine third in the Ayr Gold Cup on his final contest of the season.
Roger Charlton’s consistent ASHKY (3.00) is the pick in the Close Brothers Handicap over a mile. The four-year-old won three times last season - twice on the July Course and also over today’s course and distance in September.
Tips for racing on ITV4 and the rest of Tuesday's action
NEWMARKET
1.50 MAJESTIC PRIDE (NB)
2.25 JUAN LES PINS
3.00 ASHKY
3.35 POKER FACE (NAP)
4.10 COVEY
4.45 CUBAN THUNDER
5.20 AL BAREZ
LINGFIELD
2.00 TRILBY
2.35 ALASKAN
3.10 TAWAFAG
3.45 BATTLE POINT
4.20 BUTTERFLY EFFECT
4.55 ROSE LIGHT
5.30 CRESCENT LAKE
SOUTHWELL
5.25 FOX FLAME
6.00 DESTINADO
6.30 SILVER SWORD
7.00 DAAFY
7.30 WRITTEN BROADCAST
8.00 EASTER ICON
8.30 BLACKJACK
NEWSBOY'S DOUBLE: POKER FACE and MAJESTIC PRIDE
