At The Races

BILLY'S BAND burst through between rivals late in the piece to score over 6f here last month and the move back up in distance looks a positive judged on that performance. Stylish Act backed up his track and trip win with a close fifth and clearly remains in good heart, while Atlantic Venture is also of interest.

• Top Tip: BILLY'S BAND (5)
• Watch out for: STYLISH ACT (4)

Aquinnah has her sights lowered and looks to hold outstanding claims judged on her neck second on debut here last month but she flopped last time so preference is for PURE LIGHT. She found only one too good at the first time of asking over this track and trip earlier in the month and will be sharper for the experience. Stance is next best.

• Top Tip: PURE LIGHT (7)
• Watch out for: AQUINNAH (1)

LIKE A DREAM has been in fine form recently and looks the most likely winner of this heat. He wasn't beaten far despite only managing fifth over 6 1/2f here latest and dropping back in trip tonight can only help. Image Of Don and Ben Ben Mechon are others worthy of consideration.

• Top Tip: LIKE A DREAM (7)
• Watch out for: IMAGE OF DON (2)

HOLY BARBARA has displayed a fair level of ability in four visits to the racetrack thus far and appears to have been found a great opportunity to open her account tonight. Treasure Hunt and Sassy Lil Fox both drop in class and warrant plenty of respect.

• Top Tip: HOLY BARBARA (8)
• Watch out for: TREASURE HUNT (4)

A few in with chances but Irish import TWEEDY is by far and away the most interesting of these and gets the nod to make a winning start on these shores. Brinca comes into this in good form and should figure again with High Cry and The Underling also of interest.

• Top Tip: TWEEDY (3)
• Watch out for: BRINCA (4)

This shouldn't take a great deal of winning and CHURCH HOUSE looks the most reliable option following his solid second around here last time. Thrill Factor and Radar Of Love both remain capable of better and are preferred of the remainder.

• Top Tip: CHURCH HOUSE (3)
• Watch out for: THRILL FACTOR (9)

CAPTAIN NIGHTCAP was unfazed by a step up in trip when second over 1m here earlier in the month and gets the verdict with the prospect of more improvement around this trip forthcoming. Political Race and Unguided Missile can give him most to think about.

• Top Tip: CAPTAIN NIGHTCAP (4)
• Watch out for: POLITICAL RACE (6)

BACK FOR DINNER had the beating of Sararoyal and Go Anna Go over C&D earlier in the month and there is no obvious reason why those placings should be reversed on these terms. The hat-trick-seeking Summer At Susan's is respected in her present mood and is feared most.

• Top Tip: BACK FOR DINNER (4)
• Watch out for: SUMMER AT SUSAN'S (7)

CHIEF REDNECK improved between his first and second runs and rates the one they all have to beat if building upon his promising third on turf here latest. Ninja Warrior ran green on debut but looks the main danger with the benefit of a run now behind him. Hawkedon looks the pick of the newcomers.

• Top Tip: CHIEF REDNECK (10)
• Watch out for: HAWKEDON (4)

Dark Vision is holding his form well around a route at present and is unlikely to be far away but the vote goes to ZEE ARE ONE, who had the first-named behind when runner-up here latest and is fully effective under these conditions. Clever King and Speak The Word are others capable of making their presence felt.

• Top Tip: ZEE ARE ONE (8)
• Watch out for: DARK VISION (9)