13.50 William Hill Pretty Polly Stakes (Fillies’ Listed) CAROLINA REAPER won on the other course here last season very easily, and she will find this easier than the last two assignments she has been set. If she stays this new trip, there’s no reason why she can’t go close. KALPANA has won two of her three starts, while WINTER SNOWFALL won at Chelmsford last time out. Tips: Carolina Reaper, Kalpana, Winter Snowfall   14.25 William Hill Dahlia Stakes (Fillies’ & Mares’ Group 2) CAENARFON ran a huge race to finish fourth in the 1000 Guineas on this card last year and followed that good ..read more

1.10 William Hill British EBF Ellen Chaloner Stakes (Fillies’ & Mares’ Listed) FUNNY STORY is penalised for her C&D success on her final start last term, but she goes well fresh, likes the track, and should make a bold bid. HERITAGE HOUSE has caught the eye here the last two times, including when she finished a luckless fourth in the Nell Gwyn. With a clear run and a similar performance to last time, she must go close. SILENT WORDS is another to consider. Tips: Funny Story, Heritage House, Silent Words  13.45 William Hill Extra Place Races Handicap (Heritage Handicap) This track m ..read more

When Arsenal signed Kai Havertz from Chelsea last summer for £65m, a fee that meant the Blues made just a £7m loss, they were ridiculed. The Gunners have a long recent history of signing players Chelsea no longer want, such as David Luiz, Petr Cech and Yossi Benayoun. It was a source of humour for Blues fans and neutrals that after finishing second behind Manchester City in the Premier League last season, with Chelsea in 12th, the same dynamic existed on such a big scale. Havertz was never overwhelmingly popular at Stamford Bridge, despite scoring the winning goal in the 2021 Champions League ..read more

15.40 Specialist Group Handicap Hurdle (88-123) Owner JP McManus has two big chances in the opener. NARA shaped very nicely when she finished seventh in the Boodles at the Cheltenham Festival and must have excellent claims under Mark Walsh. HOLLY went close behind Brentford Hope last time out, who ran well at this meeting earlier in the week. She must go close with a repeat performance. Tips: Nara, Holly 16.15 Frontline Security Handicap Chase (Listed) BLOOD DESTINY has a great opportunity to resume winning ways. His latest third in a Grade 1 race has worked out well, and the fact that he prev ..read more

Initially, Bournemouth’s decision to sack Gary O’Neill in favour of Andoni Iraola last summer looked a foolish one. While O’Neill started well as Wolves’ new manager, the Cherries had to wait until their 10th fixture of the season to register a win in the Premier League. Since then, though, Ireola has set Bournemouth on a steep upward trajectory. Sunday’s comprehensive 3-0 victory over Brighton lifted the Vitality Stadium outfit into the top half of the table despite the club having one of the smallest budgets in the Premier League this season. Bournemouth have already set a new club-record fo ..read more

Erik ten Hag hasn’t been short of interesting things to say recently. Under pressure as Manchester United’s season has fallen apart, the Dutchman has cut an increasingly desperate figure with some of his comments. Most recently, he called criticism of his team “embarrassing” and “a disgrace.” It might be the case that ten Hag is defending himself so strongly out of fear that his job is under threat. Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS are making sweeping changes at Old Trafford and that could include the hiring of a new manager this summer. Ten Hag wasn’t their appointment and so a change in the dugou ..read more

14.30 Kildare Hunt Club Cross Country Chase For The Ladies Perpetual Cup TECH TALK finished third in this race two years ago and could run well. THREE BY TWO won this last year and should make a bold bid to defend his crown, while CASEY WEST and JOHN THE SPARK are others to consider. Tips: Tech Talk, Three By Two, John The Spark, Casey West 15.05 Blood-Stock.com Full Circle Series Final Handicap Hurdle WORLD OF DREAMS has won four of his seven starts, featuring two wins in bumpers and two wins over hurdles. He should be fitter from his comeback run at Ludlow and must be well handicapped off a ..read more

13.15 bet365 Handicap MIAHARRIS won over C&D last year on her debut and looks well handicapped, with a mark of 94 on her handicap debut. She should be hard to beat, with William Buick booked. SHAGRAAN and SERRIED BANKS are others to consider from a win perspective. Tips: Miaharris, Shagraan, Serried Banks 13.50 bet365 Esher Cup Handicap COGITATE has had excuses in his last couple of starts since winning a hot race on his debut and has the form to play a leading role on his handicap debut now that he is stepping up in trip. Last time out, winners ROYAL SUPREMACY and HAND OF GOD can also be ..read more

England manager Gareth Southgate has a lot of tough decisions to make with his squad ahead of Euro 2024. The debate over who is best placed to play a supporting role to captain Harry Kane up front is perhaps the most prominent, but arguably selecting playmakers will be the biggest challenge before the squad fly out to Germany in June. The clamour around Phil Foden is strong right now, and it is a source of frustration for many of Southgate’s critics because it seems unlikely he will ever be played in a central area. Cole Palmer, Foden’s former Manchester City team-mate, has propelled himself i ..read more

13.50 Download The AK Bets App Maiden Hurdle DR EGGMAN has returned as a beaten favourite the last two times, but this is an excellent opportunity for the six-year-old to open his account in this sphere. He sets a good standard and should be hard to beat in the opener for the Mullins/Townend combination. MONTY SEARLE only found one too good on his hurdle/stable debut when he finished second and is the backup option. Tips: Dr Eggman, Monty Searle 14.20 GS Group Balnakeilly Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase All six of these can be considered. However, BLUE D’ENFER looked the likely winner at Down ..read more