Monday 9th May

No bet advised for Monday

Tuesday 10th May

In the first at Beverley, a two-year-old novice stakes (2:10), Teatime Tipple sets the standard. He ran in the Brocklesby on opening day, beaten only 8 ¼ lengths in sixth despite racing keenly. The race is working out as strong and reliable form. Next time out on soft ground at Ripon the son of Pastoral Pursuits settled much better and showed the benefit of a run when finding only Star Of Lady M too good. That filly looks above average for the time of the year. The level of form that Teatime Tipple has shown in two starts is better than what Signora Camacho achieved on her debut, and he can exploit his race fitness and experience against the newcomers:

Beverley 2:10 – TEATIME TIPPLE – 1 point win @ 11/2 (Bet365; 9/2 generally)

At Chepstow, Girlswannahavefun (2:50) wasn’t disgraced when making her racecourse debut in a Salisbury conditions event beaten 2¾ lengths into fifth showing showed bags of early speed before fading late on. The winner Katey Kontent bolted-up at Windsor on Monday evening. Girlswannahavefun can put that experience to good use dropping into maiden company:

Chepstow 2:50 – GIRLSWANNAHAVEFUN – 1 point win @ 11/2 (generally)

Prior to that there’s a tough-looking 0-70 six-furlong handicap (2:20) and my instinct is to steer clear of it. However, Macs Dilemma is a short enough favourite and may be worth opposing. He’s stepping up in grade in search of a hat-trick having gone up a stone since the first win. Conversely, Kool Moe Dee is racing at the grade for only the second time. The gelding went off favourite for a similar race at Windsor last time out but ruined his chance by rearing when the gates opened. Kool Moe Dee is probably best judged on his sixth the time before at Musselburgh in a better race and he could go well here, but I was hoping for a double-figure price, so no bet.