PACE & DRAW ANGLES: A very weak pace forecast implies a tactical affair. Epsom’s idiosyncratic downhill and cambered track adds complexity to slowly-run races. ONLY ONE BLUE is pace-favoured and likely to race prominently – a key advantage in such a setup. MASTERINTHEWOODS, by contrast, could be inconvenienced by the lack of tempo, needing a…

PACE & DRAW ANGLES: Even pace is predicted. At Leopardstown, prominent runners tend to be favoured at 7f, especially when pace isn’t overly strong. WIZARD OF ODDS may benefit from this setup far more than AVIATRICE, who’s held up. SOUNDS LIKE A PLAN typically races handily and may trade shorter in running due to a…

PACE & DRAW ANGLES: No notable draw bias on the round mile at Doncaster. Even pace predicted, meaning prominent racers should be at an advantage. BALOO’S BLUES is a hold-up horse who may need luck, while CANVAS and ONSLOW GARDENS are best suited tactically. — STRONGEST CONTENDERS: BEAMING LIGHT (79): Improving fast and chasing a…

PACE & DRAW ANGLES: A strong gallop is expected over this mile trip, potentially favouring closers if leaders overdo it. Mid draws are preferred at this track/distance. BOYFRIEND and PAROLE D’ORO are best suited tactically, with WHERE’S FREDDY and COGITATE needing to settle from wider or hold-up positions. — STRONGEST CONTENDERS: PAROLE D’ORO (101p): Unlucky…

PACE & DRAW ANGLES: Weak pace predicted, which plays into the hands of prominent racers. No draw bias is present at this trip on this round course. HIGHFIELD VIKING looks tactically best suited, while MWAFAQ may suffer if the pace is steady and he’s held up. — STRONGEST CONTENDERS: JKR COBBLER (76): Proven C&D winner…

PACE & DRAW ANGLES: A strong pace is expected, favouring prominent racers over hold-up types. Low draws are historically at a disadvantage over this course and trip. TOPTIME and LEVEL UP rate best tactically, with TOPTIME ideally suited to a strongly-run race where he can press from the front. — STRONGEST CONTENDERS: TOPTIME (82): Acts…

PACE & DRAW ANGLES: A strong pace is forecast, but Newmarket’s July course often suits those racing prominently. Elarak (usually prominent) is well positioned to benefit from the expected setup. Hold-up runners like King of Cities might need luck in running despite their class edge. — STRONGEST CONTENDERS: OPERA BALLO (120p): A progressive and unbeaten…

PACE & DRAW ANGLES: A weak pace is forecast, which often hands the initiative to the better-drawn, handier types. Lower stalls are preferred here, and Raedwald (drawn 1) is ideally positioned for a tactical ride. Horses that need pace to aim at (Boston Run, War Supremo) could find things against them. — STRONGEST CONTENDERS: RAEDWALD…

PACE & DRAW ANGLES: Those racing prominently are typically favoured on this part of the July Course. A weak pace is forecast, so those with tactical speed and drawn away from the low numbers are at an advantage. Country Artiste and Crimson Rose may benefit from racing more prominently, while Princess Billyboy risks being disadvantaged…

PACE & DRAW ANGLES: No draw bias at this trip on the July course. A slow pace is likely, which should favour the more tactical or strong travellers like Palladium, especially over those needing a solid gallop like Arabian Crown. — STRONGEST CONTENDERS: GHOSTWRITER (125): Very smart colt and Group 1-placed. Has run well in…