Thursday's racing preview, tips and selections

Favourite backers had their fingers burnt when Daira Prince was beaten at Yarmouth a fortnight ago, but he can reward those who keep the faith in the Thistleton Gap Handicap at Leicester.

Following three runs in maidens, Roger Varian's Dubawi colt made his handicap debut at Yarmouth in June and although the winning margin was only a head, there was an air of authority about his performance.

He was the even-money market leader on his return to the seaside track last time out, but he did not seem as at home in the rain-softened ground and finished fourth, albeit only beaten just over a length.

Back on a sounder surface and with just three rivals to beat, Daira Prince looks difficult to oppose in the hands of Andrea Atzeni.

Sir Michael Stoute and Ryan Moore can combine to land the EBF Stallions Breeding Winners Fillies' Handicap with Parlance.

The Cheveley Park-owned filly suggested her turn was not far away when third on her latest outing at Newmarket three weeks ago.

The return to a quicker ground and the step up to seven furlongs should see her in a better light and with just five runs under her belt in total, there is plenty of scope for improvement.

Albert Street shaped with abundant promise on his recent racecourse debut and is entitled to find the necessary improvement to open his account at Hamilton.

The son of Acclamation was a relatively unconsidered 22-1 shot for his Beverley introduction less than a fortnight ago and a tardy start put him on the back foot straight away.

However, there were clear signs of raw talent once the penny dropped, with Bryan Smart's youngster doing his best work in the final furlong to finish a close-up fourth.

Albert Street should have learnt from that initial experience and with the fast ground likely to suit, a bold bid is anticipated in the British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes.

The most valuable race of the afternoon in Scotland is the Racing UK Handicap, in which Hochfeld looks set to complete a quick-fire hat-trick.

Following a string of decent efforts on the all-weather, the Mark Johnston-trained three-year-old made a successful start to his turf career at Chester at the start of the month.

He returned to the Roodee last weekend and, competing off an 8lb higher mark, absolutely scooted by upwards of eight lengths.

It is hardly surprising Johnston has decided to bring his three-year-old back to action just five days later under the penalty and it looks an excellent opportunity for him to continue his winning run.

Dichato looks the best bet at Epsom's evening fixture.

The American-bred juvenile never threatened to land a blow on his Haydock debut in May, but has been beaten just half a length on each of his last two appearances, both on Newmarket's July Course.

He looks set to encounter the quickest ground he has since Haydock on Thursday and as a son of Scat Daddy, that should suit him ideally.

The ICON Meld Stakes is the main attraction at Leopardstown, with Group Three honours up for grabs.

The Grey Gatsby showed up well on his debut for Dermot Weld and he can feel the benefit of that outing after a long break here.

Sporting Life selections:

CHEPSTOW: 1.50 Silvington, 2.20 Redtedd, 2.55 Admirable Art, 3.25 Everkyllachy, 4.00 Farleigh Mac, 4.30 Minty Jones, 5.05 Bayston Hill, 5.35 Tobouggaloo.

DONCASTER: 5.40 Eternalist, 6.10 Craftiness, 6.40 Donny Belle, 7.15 Shootingthe Breeze, 7.50 Firefright, 8.20 First Voyage, 8.50 Astute Boy.

EPSOM: 6.00 Zaria, 6.30 Dichato, 7.00 Handytalk, 7.35 Really Super, 8.10 War At Sea, 8.40 Peloton.

HAMILTON: 2.00 Albert Street, 2.30 Poet's Time, 3.05 Metisian, 3.35 Hochfeld, 4.10 Fivehundredmiles, 4.40 Red Star Dancer, 5.15 Catastrophe.

KILLARNEY: 1.35 Le Richebourg, 2.05 Bay Hill, 2.35 Double Speak, 3.10 Camlann, 3.40 Bilko, 4.15 Dark Outsider, 4.45 Vigil, 5.20 Special Ted.

LEICESTER: 2.10 Nathan, 2.45 Major Cornwallis, 3.15 DAIRA PRINCE (NAP), 3.50 Parlance, 4.20 Shaheen, 4.55 Tyrsal, 5.30 One Too Many.

LEOPARDSTOWN: 5.50 Battle Of Jericho, 6.20 Havana Go, 6.50 Korbous, 7.25 Fior Cliste, 8.00 The Grey Gatsby, 8.30 Zamira, 9.00 Lord Justice.

DOUBLE: Albert Street and Daira Prince.