Alan Thomson’s Racing Tips: Star ready to shine again

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STAR OF THE EAST (3.30) was never in danger of losing at Newmarket and a 5lb rise is fair enough given his superiority.

He meets an in-form rival in Reverend Jacobs, penalised 6lb after landing a huge gamble at Newmarket last week and Pontefract racegoers should witness an exciting finish.

At Chepstow, CAMOMILE LAWN (4.30) was given an awful lot to do when held up at Sandown and Charles Bishop shouldn’t make the same mistake. She scored on a fast surface at Yarmouth in June but this daughter of Camelot should handle this easier surface.

PRAECEPS (5.00) was kicked three lengths clear a furlong out at Nottingham but somehow managed to get caught on the line. Sir Mark Prescott’s three-year-old is held by Onefootinfront on their Wolverhampton form but may be the better performer on turf.

At Yarmouth, SUSSEX GIRL (6.20) has the services of Silvestre De Sousa for the first time. John Berry’s filly bounced back to form at Newmarket when third to Gravina and Double Reflection at a loud price. She won at Yarmouth last October off a 3lb higher mark (good to soft) and confidence would increase if a few thunderstorms hit the seaside course.

Lunar Deity was stepped up to 1m 2f at Sandown and seemed to stay the new trip well enough in third, while Cliff Lines saddles course specialist Tyrsal, a bit unlucky when just denied by Girls Talk at the last meeting. It’s quite an interesting little contest.

Recommended bets

• Pontefract 3.30 – Star Of The East (9-2, bet365)
• Chepstow 4.30 – Camomile Lawn (4-1, bet365)
• Chepstow 5.00 – Praeceps (11-8, William Hill)
• Yarmouth 6.20 – Sussex Girl (11-2, bet365)

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