At The Races

PEERLESS PERCY got off the mark over C&D earlier in the month and a 3lb rise may not be enough to stop the four-year-old from backing that victory up. Act Of Magic has the booking of Oisin Murphy in his favour having enjoyed a mostly consistent spell over the past couple of months, while the application of cheekpieces might see Globetrotter take another step forward.

• Top Tip: PEERLESS PERCY (8)
• Watch out for: ACT OF MAGIC (10)

Preference is for OOT MA WAY, who can break the maiden in this competitive affair having run well over C&D last month. Sognatore was reported to have run flat when fifth at Wolverhampton last month and he is capable of bouncing back on this occasion, while handicap debutant Little By Little is open to progression. Beverley winner Iron Sheriff and Loch Long complete the shortlist.

• Top Tip: OOT MA WAY (12)
• Watch out for: SOGNATORE (6)

THRILLER'S MOON improved for the step up in distance when runner-up at Ripon to Seven For A Pound, who runs in the first division of this handicap, and the four-year-old is capable of further progression despite a 2lb rise. Paddy Elliott has been running with credit of late over C&D and is expected to be in the mix, while others to consider are She's No Angel and Zealous.

• Top Tip: THRILLER'S MOON (8)
• Watch out for: PADDY ELLIOTT (2)

Once-raced Newcastle third Freedom Charger seems sure to prove popular here after he kept on well over seven furlongs last month, but there is plenty of speed in his pedigree and he may have to settle for a place. Sea King looks all set for a big run after his three-length fifth in a valuable Goodwood maiden, and he may be the biggest danger to NOONIE. Three placed efforts in a row deserve a reward and as she gets 5lb from her male rivals, this may be her best chance yet.

• Top Tip: NOONIE (7)
• Watch out for: SEA KING (5)

In a competitive contest, unexposed three-year-old LUCAYAN gets the nod after making an encouraging introduction to handicaps. The daughter of Belardo shed the maiden tag in good style on handicap debut and this current mark of 59 may underestimate her ability. The handicapper has continued to loosen his grip on Rue De La Gaite and the Katie Scott-trained filly warrants respect, while Come On Linda is another to note.

• Top Tip: LUCAYAN (6)
• Watch out for: RUE DE LA GAITE (1)

Despite finding Group company too hot to handle, EL HADEEYAH has been a consistent customer of late and this looks like the perfect opportunity to add a second win to her tally. The daughter of Invincible Spirit bumped into some improving colts on her last two outings and she rates the one to beat in this easier contest. Brazilian Beach has shown plenty of promising signs thus far and she may take a step forward, while Monica ran on into third on racecourse debut and could mount a challenge.

• Top Tip: EL HADEEYAH (1)
• Watch out for: BRAZILIAN BEACH (3)

ENRAGED is worth a try at this trip after coming home fourth at Thirsk over a furlong shorter, beaten less than two lengths at the line and keeping on nicely. She could get involved in the finish, along with Alaskan Wind, who has her first start for new connections and showed ability when second at Chepstow in June, but needs to bounce back to that form to challenge. Giria is another to consider for the in-form Karl Burke stable, with Pierre-Louis Jamin good value for his claim from the saddle.

• Top Tip: ENRAGED (8)
• Watch out for: ALASKAN WIND (1)

If John Quinn decides to send BRAZEN BOLT back to the track after his half-length Thirsk second last week, he may well be able to strike again while at the top of his game. Twice a course and distance winner in August and September off lower marks, he may not have finished his good run just yet and he could prove too good for the likes of Catterick runner-up Distinction and Doncaster winner Tamaska, who may prove to be his biggest dangers.

• Top Tip: BRAZEN BOLT (4)
• Watch out for: TAMASKA (8)