Jay-Owe-Two, narrowly beaten in last Saturday's Thirsk Hunt Cup, can get quick compensation at Beverley tomorrow.

Richard Whitaker's charge bids for the Freemen of Beverley Handicap and looks capable of gaining a deserved victory after his recent near miss.

Jay-Owe-Two looked sure to win at Thirsk a week ago when he quickened past long time leader Latalomne two furlongs out and set sail for home. But Latalomne fought back like a terrier in the closing stages and nailed Jay-Owe-Two in the dying strides. Dean McKeown's mount can go one better here.

The William Hill Handicap,which is being shown live on Channel 4 as part of its 'double header' with Lingfield, has attracted a big turnout.

There could well be a surprise in the shape of Maladerie, trained near Darlington by Michael Dods.

Formerly with Mick Channon, Maladerie has shown his best performances over five furlongs on fast ground and will have conditions in his favour tomorrow.

After three runs this season, the latest over seven furlongs at Thirsk, the five-year-old should now be approaching his peak. In a wide open race, Maladerie is sportingly awarded the Nap vote.

Emma Ramsden and Kevin Ryan joined forces at Musselburgh last week to score with Swan At Whalley and the pair deserve attention as they bid for an encore with Komlucky in the La Femme Lady Amateur Riders' Handicap.

At Goodwood all eyes will be on the inaugural running of the richly endowed Shergar Cup.

This six- race challenge will be fought out in 'Ryder Cup' style between a Middle East team captained by Sheikh Mohammed, and a European side under Robert Sangster.With ten runners per race, some cracking action is promised and the top class Diktat (3.55), the mount of Frankie Dettori, appeals as the best bet on the card.

At Lingfield, Daliapour can follow up his recent Epsom success in the Pertemps Derby Trial and prove himself a live contender for Britain's premier classic, next month Vodafone Derby.

Noushkey, winner of her only start as a juvenile, should not be underestimated in the Victor Chandler Oaks Trial.

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