Best bet: RANGER BATTALION (2)

Best value: FAIRY GODMOTHER (6)

FIRST: Emerald Forest made menacing middle move and flattened last out; tighter today. Screaming Uncle drops and gets slight cutback; dangerous. In Sky We Trust could be the prime beneficiary if pace meltdown ensues.

SECOND: Ranger Battalion tallied fast late pace when winning last; pairs up. Floodlites , another last-race victor, is speedy and fresh; worth long look. Sacrosanct also is fleet-footed and gets first-time Lasix; must consider.

THIRD: Fightforallegiance will be aided by turnback to 6 furlongs. Crossingthechannel was a clear-cut second in debut; very playable. Funky See Funky Do is training swiftly for first start; follow the money.

FOURTH: Coffee Talk regressed last out after 10-length score in

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