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14:15 - The step back up in trip should suit Lincolnrose this afternoon and he can confirm the form over Stripped Bear having finished ahead of that rival last week. Lincolnrose remains open to progression over the distance on offer and it would be a surprise were he to finish outside of the first two.

14:45 - The maiden auction stakes is likely to prove difficult to negotiate and it could be worth siding with two selections in a seven runner affair. The two that get the nod are Bix, who could be better than his last three runs give credit for, and Lexington Blue, an interesting newcomer from a respected stable.

15:15 - A claimer is never an easy leg but Upper Lambourn and Bold Marc are the two worth taking, the pair considered superior to their rivals based on Timeform weight-adjusted ratings. Bold Marc produced his best recent performance at this venue in April, whilst Upper Lambourn has recorded three wins from five starts on the fibresand.

15:45 - For What rates as a banker in the fourth leg, and the relatively lightly raced four-year-old should be good enough to see off the majority of his main rivals in what appears to be a fairly open handicap. For What made a pleasing return to action at Lingfield last time, and he ought to be capable of reproducing that effort back at the scene of his sole career win.

16:15 - Another solid course C&D performer is Tunnager Grove, who has a similar profile to our selection in the previous race. The Hughie Morrison-trained three-year old put up an improved display on the fibresand last time, and there is every reason to believe that he can follow that up racing off the same mark.

16:45 - Majestic Mannaman sets the standard but Marmalade Moon is the one open to progression so it's probably wise to take both in the final leg as we look to land the dividend. The pair have shown enough to suggest they are up to winning a race of this calibre but we only require a place and there is a solid chance of doubling-up.

Selections
14:15 - 4
14:45 - 1, 4
15:15 - 6, 9
15:45 - 4
16:15 - 5
16:45 - 4, 8
=8 Lines

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