Henllan Harri can prove his bet365 Gold Cup success was no fluke by lifting another big prize at Uttoxeter on Sunday.
The Peter Bowen-trained nine-year-old sprang a 40-1 surprise in the valuable handicap chase that brought down the curtain on the last jumps season in April.
Put up 8lb for his all-the-way win by a head over Vyta Du Roc from out of the handicap, Henllan Harri can now be the toast in the Marston's Pedigree Summer Cup Handicap Chase.
He does not necessarily have to make all the running but he does race prominently and looks sure to put up another good effort over this three and a quarter miles, as he is very much still at the right end of the handicap in the Listed contest.
Hammersly Lake can give new connections an instant return on their investment with victory in the bet365 Handicap Chase.
Charlie Longsdon managed to acquire the former Nicky Henderson-trained inmate for £30,000 at Goffs UK Spring Sale and it could turn out to be shrewd purchase.
The nine-year-old had won his last two starts before joining the Oxfordshire handler and there is no reason why he cannot continue his rich vein of form in this two-mile contest, despite having to give weight all-round.
Attest is a horse on the up, having completed a hat-trick at Stratford, Warwick and Perth. Trainer Warren Greatrex looks to have found another golden opportunity for the four-year-old in the bet365.com Handicap Hurdle.
Morning Royalty, a winner both over hurdles and fences at Cartmel, is fancied to make a winning return to the bigger obstacles at the Cumbrian track in the Oakmere Homes Handicap Chase.
James Moffatt's course regular struck over hurdles over half a mile further last time, but is extremely versatile trip wise as he had won over two miles and a furlong on his previous outing.
Endeavor can register a fifth course triumph over the two miles and a furlong in the PSR Marquees Handicap Chase.
Dianne Sayer's 12-year-old showed he still retains plenty of ability when successful at his happy hunting ground last month and a 6lb rise might not stop him following up.
Windsor flies the flag for Flat racing fans in the UK and Valcartier looks a stand-out bet in the Masonic Charitable Foundation Handicap.
John Gosden's colt looked booked for Pattern company when winning his maiden at Nottingham but he has missed several engagements due to unsuitable ground since.
Chelsea Lad can land a deserved success in the Grand Master's Golden Jubilee Handicap following his fine effort in defeat in a hot handicap at York last month.
Martyn Meade's four-year-old was a clear-cut second behind Here Comes When in what was only the fifth race of his career. There is surely more improvement to come.
There is top-class Flat action at the Curragh where the Group One Pretty Polly Stakes takes pride of place.
The 10-furlong feature could well go over the Irish Sea to John Gosden's challenger Journey, who made an encouraging return to action when fifth to Highland Reel in the Coronation Cup at Epsom.
Winner of the Qipco British Champions Fillies And Mares Stakes on her last run in 2016, Gosden's five-year-old must have strong claims back against her sex.
Wicklow Brave can see off the youngsters in the Comer Group International Curragh Cup for Willie Mullins. A fast finishing fourth out in America last time out, his beating of Order Of St George in the Irish St Leger last season is the best form on offer.
Sporting Life suggestions:
CARTMEL: 2.20 Swinton Diamond, 2.50 Irish Roe, 3.20 Welsh Bard, 3.55 Endeavor, 4.25 Morning Royalty, 5.00 Tuscan Gold, 5.35 Fiosrach.
CURRAGH: 1.45 Would Be King, 2.15 Silverkode, 2.45 Naggers, 3.15 Air Pilot, 3.45 Too Familiar, 4.20 Journey, 4.50 Wicklow Brave, 5.25 Zabalan.
UTTOXETER: 2.00 Sweeping Rock, 2.30 Havana Beat, 3.00 Lovato, 3.30 HENLLAN HARRI (NAP), 4.05 Attest, 4.35 Hammersly Lake, 5.10 Sandy Cove.
WINDSOR: 2.10 Lahore, 2.40 Valcartier, 3.10 Markofexcellence, 3.40 Chelsea Lad, 4.15 Upstaging, 4.45 Just An Idea, 5.20 Clovelly Bay.
DOUBLE: Henllan Harri and Valcartier.