TV TIPS (THURSDAY)

We have live ITV action from Newmarket with additional races up at Doncaster. All six races are previewed here in our 'TV Tips' as pundit Rory Paddock aims to bash the bookies. 13:50 NEWMARKET

Del Maro, Point Of Law and Galiyan renew their rivalry after finishing second, fourth and sixth respectively in the Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot, and the trio look set to dominate proceedings once again in what appears a less demanding assignment.

Del Maro emerged with the strongest piece of form from that meeting, finishing just over a length clear of Point Of Law, and Charlie Appleby's colt looks capable of finally returning to the winner's enclosure after successive runner-up efforts. He remains lightly raced for a stayer and there should still be further improvement to come.

Point Of Law looks the obvious danger after shaping well at Ascot and is entitled to get even closer with the benefit of that experience. With only five runners declared, tactics could prove decisive, but the pair look the standout contenders.

DEL MARO – POINT OF LAW (REV FCAST)

14:10 DONCASTER

While a lofty sales price is no guarantee of success, it's difficult to ignore the credentials of Ottoman Chief, who fetched an eye-catching 2.2 million guineas at last year's Tattersalls October Sale. Making his racecourse debut, he lacks experience but possesses a pedigree befitting such a price tag and, judging by the jockey bookings, is considered his stable's leading hope. He can make a winning start.

Fellow newcomer Arctic Force also commands plenty of respect. Representing a yard renowned for producing high-class juveniles, he's already been handed a Group 1 entry, suggesting connections think plenty of him, and he rates the chief threat.

Of those with previous racecourse experience, Night Star shaped with promise on debut despite finishing behind Amir Lehab and looks capable of stepping forward.

OTTOMAN CHIEF (WIN)

14:25 NEWMARKET

Godolphin have an outstanding record at their local headquarters and unbeaten Inner City Blues looks capable of enhancing it following an impressive debut success at York. The €900,000 breeze-up purchase displayed signs of greenness before asserting in convincing fashion, suggesting there is plenty more to come now that experience is under his belt.

Adaay Of Scarlet rates the main danger. Hugo Palmer's colt benefits from the services of Oisin Murphy and has shown enough to suggest he can capitalise should the selection fail to progress as expected.

INNER CITY BLUES (WIN)

14:45 DONCASTER

With a place in a Classic on offer, it's no surprise to see Joseph O'Brien making the journey to Doncaster with Count Bezukhov. The Curragh maiden winner shaped as though this longer trip would unlock further improvement and a step up to a mile and a half looks an ideal move. The booking of Billy Loughnane only strengthens confidence and he sets the standard in what appears a mixed contest.

The unbeaten Shoof Baeed is an intriguing opponent but now needs to prove his debut success was no flash in the pan.

Although still searching for a first career victory, Hatteen represents powerful connections and could appeal to each-way players if taking another step forward.

COUNT BEZUKHOV (WIN)

15:00 NEWMARKET

Thunder Call has done little wrong this season, winning both starts in impressive fashion, and despite carrying a 6lb penalty he commands plenty of respect. However, preference is for Calico Blue, who produced an excellent effort at Royal Ascot when finishing best of those drawn low, an achievement that reads particularly well given how the race developed.

This represents a slightly easier assignment and, from a workable mark, he looks capable of going very close.

For those searching for bigger-priced alternatives, Pilu and River Spey both appeal as horses capable of significantly outperforming their current odds.

CALICO BLUE (E/W)

15:35 NEWMARKET

Former course and distance winner Rebel's Romance continues to prove himself one of the world's outstanding middle-distance performers and arrives here on the back of another polished success at Meydan. The globetrotting star rarely runs a bad race and looks well placed to follow up under regular partner William Buick.

Convergent failed to fire when only fifth last time but is better than that effort suggests and could prove the biggest danger if returning to his best, while the lightly raced Tanability remains open to improvement and also warrants respect.

REBEL'S ROMANCE (WIN) written by Rory Paddock