Expert previews highlight top contenders and key runners across four major racing venues

For the Down Royal handicap, Una Matata is the recommended chance, with Alex Belardo and Send Harry also considered contenders. At Epsom Downs, Fox Avatar is tipped to benefit from a step back up in distance, while Nibras Gold is identified as the main threat; in another Epsom race, Blue Noon is favored after consistent recent handicap efforts, with Maestro Del Mar among the alternatives.
Fox Avatar has not won since a pair of victories last year, but is now down to a favorable mark; the tipster expects the longer trip to suit him.
Gordon Grey, a three-time course-and-distance winner, and lightly raced Seeking Charles are also named as horses to consider in Fox Avatar’s race.
Blue Noon was fifth over the same trip at Goodwood four weeks earlier, and returns to novice company with a tongue strap newly applied.
Seacole and newcomer Rowlf are also flagged for a closer look in Blue Noon’s race.
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