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Dream Harder has been ultra-busy in recent weeks and turned out in a Racing League race at Chepstow on Thursday. Disappointing there, he isn't the most consistent.

Holkham Bay has done well since his win at York. We have a jockey that is highly-rated in South Africa and hopefully, they will get on well together. We're dropping back from 6f to 5f but at Ascot with its stiff finish, that isn't a worry. Big chance.

Saint Riquier was a promising juvenile hurdler two seasons back when he also ran well a couple of times on the flat. It's 22 months since those exploits and he's just starting back on the comeback trail. Looking for a nice run to get him going again.

Global Esteem ran well here on his return to the flat two weeks ago. Becky Smith has been back among the winners recently and they should go very well together.

Von Baer won nicely dropping back to 7f from 1m2f at Sandown last time. He is 3lb higher tonight and I see no reason why he cannot follow up. Big chance.

Finn Russell was one of our early pathfinders this season, but he hasn't yet rediscovered his form after a break. He might need a race or two still.

Party Business has dropped sharply in the ratings and while he has been below his best for a while, he looks to have a big chance here. Each-way of course.

Green Team had been below form until running a nice 3rd on this course two runs back. He took a backward step more recently but obviously on his best form from previous seasons, he's very well handicapped.

On back form, Toca Madera would be interesting, but you would have to be very cautious on what he's done this year.

Beggarman has been running okay. His job tonight is to entertain his owners on a night out in the far reaches of Wales. Enjoy!

Surrey Fire was maybe 70% fit after a long layoff last time and should be 90% this time. We'll find out much more about his ability and attitude now.

NIght On  Earth has been doing nothing different, getting loose on the lead, but normally just unable to ward off strong finishers. He should like the fast 5f here and can keep them worrying for a long way. He deserves another win.

Von Baer clearly didn't get the ten furlongs around here last time, the first run after his gelding operation. He ran well at a mile previously and should find this 7f up the hill ideal. Hoping he can break his maiden tonight.

Ambassador is always competitive when he can run in 0-100 handicaps around Uttoxeter. We're taking 7lb off and Josh will have him handy from the outset. Should be thereabouts.

Royal Velvet looks a big price considering he's a CD winner last time and up only a couple of pounds for it. He has a nice weight and looks a good each-way chance, but all the fields here are full and very competitive.

Getaway Jewel just squeezed in at the bottom of this handicap. We would have preferred a chase, but the hurdles here are French-style so they need to be jumped. There's no other option and we wanted to get a run before the three-week shutdown after the 28th of the month. Can go well under the…