Arabian looks to have the required force at Ascot

Patience can pay dividends with Arabian Force, who should be able to secure a first Listed success in the BetMGM Noel Murless Stakes at Ascot on Friday.

William Haggas has taken a measured approach with this Lope De Vega colt who opened his account at the second time of asking at Wetherby in April, following up with a novice success over the 106-rated Gladius before finding a rise to Group Three company at Royal Ascot a bit beyond him in June.

Eased back to Listed level at Hamilton, he only narrowly lost out to Nahraan but he showed a Group race could be within his compass when chasing home Pride Of Arras in the Great Voltigeur at York.

He was not unfancied for the St Leger following that run but connections bypassed a Classic challenge, with this 2800m test an easier test on paper and seemingly a fine opportunity to ease up to a staying distance.

Race To The Stars should have no problem stepping up in trip for the BetMGM Novice Stakes.

A Sea The Stars half-brother to Group One scorers Yibir and Wild Illusion, Charlie Appleby's charge was a late starter, not making his racecourse debut until last month when he claimed a 1.25-length victory over Port Of London at Southwell.

The runner-up has subsequently won which gives the form a pleasing weight and edging up to 2400m from 2200m should help Race To The Stars given his pedigree, while moving to turf should also present no challenge.

Previous can make the most of a starting mark of 73 in the Download The At The Races App Fillies' Nursery Handicap at Southwell.

A 3-length winner on her initial start for John Butler, she was subsequently bought by Amo Racing and transferred to Kevin Philippart de Foy, finishing a 9.5-length second on her first outing for her new handler.

That was possibly a bit of a disappointment for her team, but the move to handicap company looks a wise one here.

Proud To Be Fox made a satisfactory return from over 470 days off the track when fourth at Wolverhampton last month and can build on that in the attheraces.com/marketmovers Novice Stakes.

Gelded during his lengthy absence, Proud To Be Fox reared up in the stalls before the race and then found himself trapped behind weakening rivals at a key point in the contest, so his 6.5-length defeat can be marked up on a number of fronts.

Lelantos can make the journey from Nicky Henderson's yard pay by winning the Pest Arrest Pest Control North East Handicap Hurdle at Hexham, while Bouboule is the pick in Fontwell's Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Juvenile Hurdle. - Press Association

TAB is betting on 4 UK meetings on Friday. Here are the tips.

FONTWELL: Race 1: 14.53 Unblinking, Race 2: 15.28 Mad Maxios, Race 3: 16.03 Country Style Boy, Race 4: 16.38 Bouboule, Race 5: 17.13 Hecouldbetheone, Race 6: 17.48 Summer In Milan.

HEXHAM: Race 1: 15.10 Spadestep, Race 2: 15.45 Slemish, Race 3: 16.20 Double Digits, Race 4: 16.53 Les's Legacy, Race 5: 17.27 Lelantos, Race 6: 18.02 Am Still Here, Race 7: 18.37 Ballydangan.

ASCOT: Race 1: 15.20 Amused, Race 2: 15.55 Novelista, Race 3: 16.30 Race To The Stars, Race 4: 17.05 ARABIAN FORCE (NAP), Race 5: 17.40 Sea Baaeed, Race 6: 18.15 Wujjood.

SOUTHWELL: Race 1: 17.00 Simiyann, Race 2: 17.35 Previous, Race 3: 18.10 Attention Seeker, Race 4: 18.45 Clatford, Race 5: 19.15 Proud To Be Fox, Race 6: 19.45 Bernalda, Race 7: 20.15 Ancient Times, Race 8: 20.45 Marcus, Race 9: 21.15 Night Tara.

DOUBLE: Race To The Stars and Arabian Force (Ascot, Races 3 and 4).