Term Of Endearment can return to winning form back in Listed company in the British Stallion Studs EBF Beckford Stakes at Bath on Thursday.
The six-year-old made a Group Three breakthrough in 2023 for Henry de Bromhead and then showed further improvement last term when repeating a win at that level before adding a Group Two triumph in the Lillie Langtry Stakes at Goodwood.
She was subsequently sold for 1.3-million guineas at the end of last year but rather than head straight to the paddocks, the Sea The Moon mare was sent to William Haggas in Newmarket.
He has not had quite so much luck with her, with four runs yet to yield a success, although she did come within a head of repeating her Bronte Cup win at York.
A steady gallop was her undoing in the defence of her Goodwood title, so you would expect Tom Marquand to be alive to that threat this time, with Term Of Endearment not concerned by any drying of the ground.
Solar Invincible is worth another try in the EBF 'Confined' Restricted Novice Stakes.
Trained by Roger Teal, this Invincible Army gelding was fourth first time up on turf and then could not improve on that effort when tried on the Wolverhampton all-weather subsequently.
He was not beaten far over a 1200m trip that possibly stretched him, so returning to 1000m on turf might help his chances.
Dwindling Funds has thrived at Ayr this season and can chalk up his fifth track success in the Aqua Libra Handicap.
Jim Goldie's charge clearly has a soft spot for this venue, winning over 2000m in July before adding two wins at 1600m and one at 1400m.
The four-year-old struck gold at this track just over a week ago in an apprentice handicap, meaning he avoids a penalty and is allowed to compete off his old mark of 66, rather than his revised perch which is 3lb higher.
Dropped back to 1400m from 1600m, he should still be tough to beat.
Shahik can make it third time lucky in the Download The Raceday Ready App Maiden Stakes at Newcastle.
His initial third in July reads well now as winner A Bit Of Spirit has struck at Group Three level while the second, McMurray, is now a three-time winner.
Shahik then had a break until returning last month when second at Yarmouth and a repeat of that effort should be good enough for George Boughey's charge.
Dark Angel Star is the pick in Chelmsford's Betfair Racing Podcasts Nursery Handicap.
She was ridden with plenty of confidence to win a novice heat at Newcastle last time and the 1.25-length verdict looked cosy enough. - Press Association
TAB is betting on 4 UK meetings on Thursday. Here are the tips.
BATH: Race 1: 14.23 Cherry Cola, Race 2: 14.55 Solar Invincible, Race 3: 15.30 TERM OF ENDEARMENT (NAP), Race 4: 16.05 Nicely Timed, Race 5: 16.40 White Deer, Race 6: 17.12 Alta Rica, Race 7: 17.47 Silver Wraith, Race 8: 18.22 Diamondsinthesand.
AYR: Race 1: 14.40 Tee Aitch Aye, Race 2: 15.15 Northern Brave, Race 3: 15.50 Jkr Cobbler, Race 4: 16.25 Station X, Race 5: 16.55 Dwindling Funds, Race 6: 17.30 Falcon Nine, Race 7: 18.05 Aighear.
CHELMSFORD: Race 1: 17.00 Melodical, Race 2: 17.35 Buxted Reel, Race 3: 18.10 Dark Angel Star, Race 4: 18.45 Startling, Race 5: 19.15 Solarize, Race 6: 19.45 Rascal Recknell, Race 7: 20.15 Anthropologist, Race 8: 20.45 Mamma Maria, Race 9: 21.15 Tashkeer.
NEWCASTLE: Race 1: 17.20 Reel Her In, Race 2: 17.55 Taylormade Lad, Race 3: 18.30 Morning Rose, Race 4: 20.00 Shahik, Race 5: 20.30 Zaina Zarak, Race 6: 21.00 Northern Attitude, Race 7: 21.30 Ticktyboo, Race 8: 22.00 Hundred Caps, Race 9: 22.30 Second Fiddle.
DOUBLE: Solar Invincible and Term Of Endearment (Bath, Races 2 and 3).