I’m sticking with a short-priced double this weekend, and hope to be back after playing golf in forecasted thunderstorms! MINNIE HAWK may seem a boring and obvious selection, but the G1 Epsom Oaks winner is far clear of her rivals. It’s better to focus on winning the race, rather than try to pluck potential each-way angles for the main win selection. The Aidan O’Brien runner is a strong trends qualifier for completing the Oaks double - she scored last-time-out and over 1m4f, has run at least twice this season and is rated 103 or higher. Once a filly hits top form for this yard, there is often even further improvement ahead, which bodes well for this type. Snowfall was a similar top-class filly, who landed the Oaks double in 2021.

AL RIFFA stepped up to the 1m4f distance successfully at Royal Ascot - finishing a good second in the G2 Hardwicke Stakes. This appears a much easier assignment and he could even have further improvement at this new trip, coupled with the reapplication of cheekpieces. I think he’ll have too much class for this opposition.

I was frustrated with how last Saturday’s Lucky 15 ran. I’m hopeful that TANGO FLARE can run into the placings at a big each-way price. The six-year-old can improve back in handicap company and he is now a pound lower than when a fine sixth on reappearance over 6f at Curragh. He ought to appreciate this extra yardage and may be of the best finishing in the race.

POWERFUL NATION receives a handy 4lb from his five-year-old rivals, which could give him a far better chance than his odds suggest. The Sioux Nation colt delivered a career best when scoring strongly in Listed company at Cork last-time-out. I firmly believe he has further progress ahead and can make the jump to Group class.

The reappearing UXMAL looks to have it all to do, entering a Group Two after a lengthy absence. On closer inspection, it may be wise to keep him on side, from an each-way perspective. He is actually second best on official ratings and arrives following an easy success in last year’s Queen Alexandra Stakes at Royal Ascot. He is also thoroughly unexposed and worth chancing at decent each-way odds.

I think BOBBY MCGEE is certainly an interesting runner in this nursery handicap, after improving with each start. His fine third over course-and-distance in maiden company was particularly encouraging - staying on nicely behind a pair of exciting types - who both run in the G2 Railway Stakes earlier on the card.