By Leo Schlink

Frankie Lor hopes Bottomuptogether can take a significant step towards Group company when the talented sprinter contests the HK$2.84 million Class 2 HKU Business School And Faculty Of Engineering Handicap (1200m) at Sha Tin on Saturday (14 June).

With five wins and five minor placings from 12 starts, the Shamus Award gelding has risen in the ratings to 102 and chases a third course and distance victory under Zac Purton this weekend when the pair faces a quality line-up of speedsters.

Tom Collins has flagged up five fascinating contenders to keep onside in some of the most competitive races, live on Sky Sports Racing.

LEINSTER 

Copper Horse Handicap (6.10 Tuesday)

This 0-105 handicap features a whole heap of well-treated horses, most of whom are either returning from a jumps campaign or representing new connections. 

By J A McGrath

Charlie Appleby’s decisiveness in withdrawing RULING COURT on Derby Day has set up an unparalleled feature attraction at one of the most attractive Royal Ascots this century.

Tuesday's Group 1 St James’s Palace Stakes showcases the three best three-year-old milers in Europe: Field Of Gold and Henri Matisse v Ruling Court, with their credentials established by winning, respectively, the Irish, French and Newmarket 2000 Guineas.

Paul Lally: 
R1: 2-1-10-8 
R2: 1-7-10-9
R3: 3-7-2-9
R4: 11-8-1-7
R5: 1-4-9-8
R6: 3-2-7-9
R7: 2-3-4-1
R8: 2-7-1-3
R9: 7-6-5-8
R10: 11-12-10-2
R11: 5-13-8-6
Best Bet: R9 N7 Gentlemen Legacy
Longshot: R7 N2 Aeroinvincible
Play: R1 QQP 1-2-10

Last year’s race
Winner: Ain't Nobody
Jockey: Jamie P Spencer
Trainer: Kevin A Ryan
Owner: J Blackburn & J Matthews
Age: 2
Weight: 9st 5lbs
Starting Price: 5/1
Season Form Figures: 1
Previous Best: 1st - Class 3 EBF Restricted Novice Stakes, Carlisle (May 2024)

By Paul Jones

Last year’s race
Winner: Doha
Jockey: Hector Crouch
Trainer: Ralph M Beckett
Owner: Al Shaqab Racing
Age: 4
Weight: 8st 11lbs
Starting Price: 10/1
Season Form Figures: 2
Previous Best: 1st - Class 5 Maiden Stakes, Windsor (October 2023)

By Paul Jones

Last year’s race
Winner: Wild Tiger
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Trainer: Saeed bin Suroor
Owner: Godolphin
Age: 5
Weight: 9st 0lbs
Starting Price: 11/2
Season Form Figures: 2411
Previous Best: 1st - Class 3 Handicap, Goodwood (May 2024)

By Paul Jones

Last year’s race
Winner: Auguste Rodin
Jockey: Ryan Moore
Trainer: AP O'Brien
Owner: M Tabor & D Smith & Mrs J Magnier & Westerberg
Age: 4
Weight: 9st 2lbs
Starting Price: 13/8
Season Form Figures: 02
Previous Best: 1st - Irish Champion Stakes (Group 1), Leopardstown (September 2023)

By Paul Jones

Last year’s race
Winner: Running Lion
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Trainer: John & Thady Gosden
Owner: Mr D P Howden
Age: 4
Weight: 9st 2lbs
Starting Price: 6/1
Season Form Figures: 28
Previous Best: 1st - Pretty Polly Stakes (Fillies' Listed), Newmarket (May 2023)

By Paul Jones

Last year’s race
Winner: Illinois
Jockey: Ryan L Moore
Trainer: Aidan P O'Brien
Owner: Mr D Smith, Mrs J Magnier, Mr M Tabor
Age: 3
Weight: 9st 2lbs
Starting Price: 7/4
Season Form Figures: 32
Previous Best: 3rd - Criterium de Saint-Cloud (Group 1), Saint-Cloud (October 2023)

By Paul Jones