TimeformBlog

First off this week is the Michael Bell-trained Mokalif (17:00) who looked much improved when upped in trip at Lingfield last time. One of the first off the bridle on that occasion, he rallied for pressure to finish second to the well-fancied Guards Chapel. Mokalif is again upped in trip today, but, both his breeding and his running style suggest that a mile and three quarters is well within his compass and, given that he is the Timeform top-rated, he is expected to go one better this afternoon.

Flying the flag shortly afterwards will be Miss Topsy Turvy (17:10). The John Dunlop-trained selection makes plenty of appeal on pedigree alone, given that she is a close relation to the smart Elusive Pimpernel, but is more so of interest due to her good win in a Salisbury handicap last time. Miss Topsy Turvy was 3 lb wrong at the weights that day, and still showed signs of greenness before staying on powerfully to collar Sacred Shield inside the final furlong. The runner-up franked the form when only beaten a head next time, and with Miss Topsy Turvy likely to have improved again, she rates a confident selection.

The final part of our three-pronged attack is the John Mackie-trained Guga, who was successful twice over ten furlongs on turf last June, and was back to his recent best when scoring under an enterprising ride over C&D last time. Today's main rival, Dragon Slayer, was back in third that day, and with Guga still well treated (due to race off 3lb higher in future), he should go well again.

Recommendations
Back Mokalif @ 2.1 Yarmouth 17:00
Back Miss Topsy Turvy @ 2.48 Nottingham 17:10
Back Guga @ 4.0 Nottingham 17:40

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