Market Rasen 2:05
Deploy To Spy
S Bowen, O Murphy
Deploy To Spy is poised to follow up his recent success in the Unibet Moneyback As Cash Handicap Hurdle over 2m 4f 139y. The seven-year-old displayed true staying power and class when winning at Worcester in June, cruising through the race and finishing with authority, proof he thrives over this trip and similar tracks. Now stepping back into similar company off a rating of 127, he looks well-treated, and first-time cheekpieces should sharpen his focus. With Sean Bowen back on board and Olly Murphy’s stable in excellent form, Deploy To Spy ticks all the key boxes: form, fitness, trip suitability, and class. He looks well placed to strike again today.
Newbury 2:25 pm
Wild Waves
J Doyle, A Balding
Wild Waves is the standout in the Back The Super Boost At BetVictor Handicap, a 2m 110y contest at Newbury. The seasoned stayer returns in fine fettle, having finished a creditable third in the Queen Alexandra Stakes at Royal Ascot on his seasonal return, showing he retains both stamina and race sharpness at this level. Now racing in calmer waters, over a trip that plays into his strength, he carries a rating of 99—the same mark he won off when last season’s gelded gelding. suggesting he’ll go well at this level. With James Doyle set to ride and Andrew Balding’s patient placement, Wild Waves ticks every box: stamina, course suitability, current form, and a mark that gives him a solid chance of dominating late in the day.
Market Rasen 2:40pm
Moon Chime
K Woods, D Killehana & G McPherson
Moon Chime looks a standout in the Unibet Same Race Multi Summer Handicap Hurdle over 2m 125y at Market Rasen. The seven-year-old posted a clear success in a 2-mile Hexham handicap in May and, despite a lesser effort on the Flat at Goodwood, retains strong hurdling credentials. Off a mark of 132 and carrying 11st 9lb, he strikes as well treated and fully primed to bounce back on his favoured timber. Kielan Woods maintains the partnership that secured his more recent win, and with diving ground of “Good” the likely going, Moon Chime ticks plenty of boxes, proven staying form over hurdles, race fitness, and a mark that leaves him capable of going in again today.
Newbury 2:57 pm
Regional
C Rodriguez, E Bethell
Regional is fancied to feature prominently in the Hallgarten & Novum Wines Hackwood Stakes (Group 3, 6f) at Newbury. The four-year-old arrives in top form, having been placed in last year’s King Charles III Stakes and again this season in high-class Group 1 company. He remains unbeaten at Newbury and drops into a slightly calmer renewal of this sprint contest. The first-time cheekpieces could sharpen his finish, and with Callum Rodriguez aboard, Regional looks certain to run well, course affinity, high-level consistency, a strong jockey booking, and tactical gear change, making him a leading player in today’s feature sprint.
Market Rasen 3:12 pm
Sure Touch
S Bowen, O Murphy
Sure Touch bids to defend his crown in the Unibet Summer Plate Handicap Chase over 2m 5f 89y at Market Rasen. The nine-year-old arrives here fresh following a break and wearing cheekpieces for the first time, a gear change likely aimed at sharpening his focus. Last year he triumphed in this race off a 1 lb higher mark and went on to perform creditably at Aintree off a lofty 143, proving he handles both this track and the class test. Now rated 136 and racing on good ground, he remains well treated in this company. With Sean Bowen once again in the saddle and Olly Murphy continuing his patient placement, Sure Touch ticks every box: stamina, course affinity, proven performance in this event, and a suited mark. He looks set to deliver a bold, front-running display once more.
Newbury 3:30 pm
Havana Hurricane
C Bishop, E Johnson Houghton
Havana Hurricane looks primed to dominate the Weatherbys Super Sprint Stakes (Class 2, 5f 34y) at Newbury. The two-year-old colt arrives fresh from a commanding win in the Windsor Castle Stakes at Royal Ascot, where he powered clear to score decisively, showing both blistering speed and maturity beyond his years. He clearly relishes quick ground and thrives on race intensity, and his status as the clear market favourite underlines that strength. With Charles Bishop retaining the ride for Eve Johnson Houghton, who has long targeted this race, Havana Hurricane makes plenty of appeal here with top-level juvenile form, track conditions, class, and preparation. He sets a high bar and looks ready to blow his rivals away.
Curragh 3:40 pm
Minnie Hauk
R Moore, A O’Brien
Minnie Hauk is the one to beat in today’s Juddmonte Irish Oaks (Group 1, 1m 4f) at Curragh. The Frankel filly arrives unbeaten this season after landing the Cheshire Oaks and following up with a neck victory in the English Oaks at Epsom. Both wins showcased her staying power and composure in top-class company. With Ryan Moore back aboard she is going to take some beating brining top form, stamina, class, and a proven turn of foot. She’s odds-on for good reason and looks destined to make history with an Irish Oaks double.