The Richard Fahey-trained Emerahldz overcame difficulties to win here over 10 furlongs earlier this month and, with the step up to a mile and a half seemingly in her favour, she can win the opening handicap at Beverley (18:30). Emerahldz confirmed that she is going the right way with a hard-fought success last time, losing her position as the pace increased but overcoming an unfavourable position with a strong finish, finding plenty to lead close home. She had more in hand than the winning margin of three-quarters of a length would imply, and a 2 lb rise is unlikely to pose many problems. (MEETING ABANDONED)
Hamish McGonagall may be a nine-year-old, and firmly in the veteran category, but he was still capable of producing smart form last season and he should be backed to win Beverley's five-furlong minor event at 20:00. Hamish McGonagall demonstrated that he still retains plenty of ability and speed as he finished a close-up fourth in the Group 1 Nunthorpe Stakes over York's fast five furlongs on his final start last season, and, while he is unlikely to reproduce that form on his first start for nine months, he may not have to be at his very best to win this inferior event. The fact he returns with the Tim Easterby yard in good form is clearly a positive and Hamish McGonagall should prove tough to beat. (MEETING ABANDONED)
Serata Di Gala clearly isn't one of Marco Botti's stable stars, but she got back on the right track when producing her best effort yet at Yarmouth last week and makes her handicap debut from a fair-looking mark in the 20:45 at Kempton. Serata Di Gala had been disappointing at Doncaster, taking a strong hold and weakening close home, but, turned out just six days later, she quickly got back on the right track at Yarmouth, finishing a clear second to a well-backed rival with some strong juvenile form. An opening mark of 70 doesn't look too stiff and Marco Botti has found a nice opportunity for his filly.
Timeform UK SmartPlays:
Back Emerahldz @ 3.052/1 in the 18:30 at Beverley (MEETING ABANDONED)
Back Hamish McGonagall @ 3.929/10 in the 20:00 at Beverley (MEETING ABANDONED)
Back Serata Di Gala @ 5.79/2 in the 20:45 at Kempton
