Timeform UK SmartPlays: Friday July 3

Friday's SmartPlays all come from Sandown


"Provenance really caught the eye in the Wolferton at Royal Ascot, finishing with a flourish after not getting a clear run, and with further progress likely, she can make her mark in this listed race."

Timeform's SmartPlays team pick out the best bets on the eve of the Eclipse...

Soapy Aitken - 14:50 Sandown

Soapy Aitken was unable to find the necessary improvement to play a serious part in the finish of the Windsor Castle last month, but he remains with potential and looks the one to beat from the ideal stall. Riflescope is the obvious form danger on his Norfolk run, though Ejaazah is open to progress.


Provenance - 15:55 Sandown

Provenance really caught the eye in the Wolferton at Royal Ascot, finishing with a flourish after not getting a clear run, and with further progress likely, she can make her mark in this listed race. Tha'ir performed well when last seen in Meydan, and is preferred to Fattsota for the forecast.


Tom Hark - 16:30 Sandown

Tom Hark shaped encouragingly in his first two starts this year, and a better showing can be expected now following his return from a gelding operation here three weeks ago. Suddyan looks most interesting on handicap debut for his in-form yard, and he is feared most, while Spa's Dancer can go well now returned to this venue.


Timeform UK SmartPlays
All at Sandown

Back Soapy Aitken in the 14:50
Back Provenance in the 15:55
Back Tom Hark in the 16:30



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