Tom O'Brien

Tom O'Brien dissects a competitive Class 2 maiden at Perth, where soft conditions could separate the wheat from the chaff among these promising juveniles.

A proper evening's entertainment at Southwell with some smart maidens on show and a few handicappers ready to strike when the handicapper's not looking.

Despite testing conditions at Goodwood, Thursday's card served up some quality action with several progressive types emerging for the notebook.

A cracking evening of flat racing at Hexham served up plenty of intrigue, with several progressive sorts catching the eye for future campaigns.

A decent evening's entertainment at York with some promising novices on show and a few handicap horses worth following for the future.

Eight promising juveniles clash in York's feature novice event, with Boysofwallstreet heading the market despite a tricky draw.

Six races of honest National Hunt fare at Ffos Las today, with the going description reading like a muddy love letter to stamina.

Six races at Uttoxeter on good ground with some softer patches. The Love Warwick Handicap Hurdle headlines a decent Wednesday card.

A workmanlike Tuesday at Newmarket served up some promising novices and well-handicapped sorts worth following through the summer.

Tuesday's Kempton card may have lacked Group race glamour, but sharp eyes could spot plenty of future winners lurking in the lower grades.

A solid Monday afternoon at Kempton served up some tasty morsels for the future, with Ryan Moore's presence in a maiden adding serious intrigue.

A proper Monday afternoon at Plumpton served up some intriguing flat fare, with several maidens showing real promise for the weeks ahead.