Timeform UK SmartPlays: Sunday August 5

Officer in Command looks a horse on a very workable mark and he should be able to make that pay for connections in a contest of this nature (14:10, Newbury) this afternoon. In what looks a tricky to solve handicap Officer in Command tops the ratings and strikes as the most likely winner, his opponents with a bit to find based on Timeform weight-adjusted ratings. The main danger is likely to take shape of Laconicus, that one also likely to be in advance of his mark, the pair capable of fighting out the honours here. The 3 lb taken off by Miss Sally Randall could be the difference this afternoon and the pair are the selection.

Front Page News performed like a horse ready to step up in trip last time at Ascot and he should be capable of producing a winning performance on just his fourth racecourse start (15:50, Newbury). Front Page News looked to be taken off his feet slightly on firm ground over six furlongs and the seven furlong trip this afternoon should allow him the time required to get into a rhythm capable of winning. Robert Eddery's two-year-old isn't quite Timeform top rated for today's contest but she should improve the majority of her rivals and it would be a surprise if she wasn't involved in the finish.

The Listed race (16:20, Newbury) looks a hot contest on the Newbury card and Set To Music is a horse that punters could easily lose faith in after her last few starts. Her victory on her penultimate start on heavy ground looks questionable form right now and it would be a surprise if she were to reproduce her very best form this afternoon. Albamara, on the other hand, has always struck as a Group horse in the making and the Sir Mark Prescott inmate definitely has what it takes to win this afternoon's contest. Albamara is related to Alborada, the multiple Group 1 winner and, her trainer, who knows the family well, should be able to get the best out of the filly before too long.

Timeform SmartPlays
Back Officer in Command @ 8.07/1 in the 14:10 at Newbury
Back Front Page News @ 5.85/1 in the 15:50 at Newbury
Back Albamara @ 6.25/1 in the 16:20 at Newbury

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