Salisbury and Redcar this afternoon

Rain is forecast, so punters are advised to keep an eye on the weather and possible changes in the going. Salisbury stages quite a good card, with the 10 furlongs handicap for 3yo fillies at 17.30 the main event, This is a very open contest, in which all 9 fillies can be given a chance as they all come here in good form. On Her Way (Henry Cecil/ Pat Cosgrave) and Sea of Heartbreak (Roger Charlton/ Steve Drowne) both won last time in good style and go on the short list, togethe with Scorn (John Gosden/ William Buick) - runner-up 3 times running - but our main fancy is bottom-weight On Khee (Hughie Morrison/ Travis Block), as the trainer´s family sponsors the race. The two divisions of the 3yo maiden at 16.20 and 16.55 have attracted some well-bred types from top stables. Poltergeist, from the powerful Hannon/ Hughes team, can take the first on his seasonal debut, while Sir Michael Stoute´s Give Your Verdict (Ryan Moore), 4th at Goodwood on his debut, can take the second. Ex-Ge rman All the Winds (Sam Lycett/ Liam Keniry), not seen out since running third at Dresden in November, makes his British debut in the 1 1/2 mile handicap at 18.30. It is hard to know whether he can run to this mark, but the rain, if it comes, would certainly be in favour of the Samum gelding.

At Redcar, the main event is the handicap over the straight mile at 16.35, another very open race. Karaka Jack (Mark Johnston/ Greg Fairley), the only 3yo in the field of 12, must have a chance here, but hat-trick chasing Charlie Cool (Ruth Carr/ Robert Winston) and especially top-weight Collateral Damage (Tim Easterby/ David Allan) look dangerous. The latter won 6 rces last season, including twice this CD, and is now dropping in class after running in some hot races. With Sir Mark Prescott´s team now in top form, we fancy that Lutine Bell (Seb Sanders) can continue the stable´s winning run in the 7 furlongs handicap for 3yo´s here at 16.00.