Zambezi Magic Handicap

Failing to stay at 14f last time, Abando drops back to a more suitable trip today; effective at ten to twelve furlongs on soft, good and AW, and first-time cheekpieces could help, though winless in his last five starts and ranked last on our figures.

Consistent across her recent starts with a win on the card and two further placed efforts, Solanna handled this distance and going when beaten just over three lengths last time off this exact mark; our top-rated runner, she looks the one to beat.

Back-to-back wins earlier in the season show Bizou's ability at eight to ten furlongs on a sound surface; below form returning to turf last time, so a return to something close to his AW level is required — but the mark remains fair and he is not without a chance.

Effective at this distance and going, Meet Me In Meraki ran below form at Wolverhampton last time before this break; her mark has been easing but more is needed, and she needs to demonstrate she retains the ability to be competitive here.

Third last time and third the run before, Fast Steps has been keeping on consistently at this trip on ground suited to him; yet to score in recent starts but clearly competitive off this mark, and the consistent profile makes him a credible danger.