Sunshine Star will attempt to rediscover her mojo in Thursday evening’s feature from Lingfield, live on Sky Sports Racing.
6.10 Lingfield – Unexposed Sunshine Star bids to bounce back
Sunshine Star bids to get back on track in this Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 ‘Confined’ EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes at Lingfield.
Having suffered a heavy defeat when well-backed favourite at Sandown in April, she has been given plenty of time to recover and will be expected to bounce back under William Buick.
A decent contest sees plenty with chances, including Simon and Ed Crisford’s Lightning Glory. Fourth on debut at Kempton, she followed that with a similar effort in a Southwell maiden and will be hoping to step forward over this extra distance.
Kirsten Rousing pair Kashooda and Arrivera complete the shortlist.
7.50 Ffos Las – Recent winners Kelly Burn and Salkadan feature
Recent winners Kelly Burn and Salkadan feature in a field of nine for this Highbet Traders Treble Odds Boost Handicap at Ffos Las.
A strong race for the grade sees Kelly Burn sure to be fancied for the James Fanshawe team. She got off the mark at the fifth time of asking when narrowly defying a mark of 69 at Wolverhampton and she may be capable of better again.
A rare flat runner for the Dan Skelton yard, Salkadan showed improved form to land a Haydock handicap last month and, given the attitude he displayed on that occasion, he could continue to progress.
Roger Varian’s Reem Rak disappointed when favourite in a Nottingham handicap and will need to show more for over this 12-furlong trip, while Willow Wood and Brave Leader cannot be ruled out.
3.30 Uttoxeter – Regal Renaissance takes on That’s Nice
Regal Renaissance and That’s Nice contest a trappy-looking Jmi Planning 10 Years In Business Mares’ Handicap Chase at Uttoxeter.
The Nicky Henderson-trained That’s Nice tops the weights under Harry Cobden for the first time. A dual hurdles winner, she is yet to score over fences but put in a respectable effort in a better race here last time and might improve again.
That’s Nice (right) represents Nicky Henderson
Regal Renaissance is a useful performer in both spheres and was last seen winning at Ludlow on her final appearance for Henry Daly. Sold to Jack Jones for £22,000 at Goffs Horses In Training Spring sale, she should continue to pay her way this summer.
Queens Wish is dropping to a more workable mark, while I Am The Moon seeks a first success over fences.
Best of the rest
The Mark Loughnane-trained Yehudi struck at Kempton the last day and looks well-placed to go in again in Lingfield’s opening Sky Sports Racing Virgin 512 Handicap. Later on the card, Marco Botti’s Lexington Express looks for a hat-trick (6.40pm) before Diamondinthedark and Polka Blue clash in the Free Tips On attheraces.com Fillies’ Handicap (7.10pm).
At Uttoxeter, the veteran Hillsin makes his 32nd career start in the 4pm Litholexal Handicap Hurdle before Karnaval Point goes in search of victory for David Pipe in the 4.30pm Turf Services Handicap Chase.
