Evasive can be Hungerford hero for Godolphin at Newbury

Frankie Dettori's mount looks form choice in group two contest and jockey should also be on mark with Kite Wood, pictured.

Evasive, who has joined Godolphin since finishing a creditable fourth to Mastercraftsman at Royal Ascot, can make a winning start for his new connections in the CGA Hungerford Stakes (3.10) at Newbury today.
Formerly trained by Sir Michael Stoute, he had previously finished an excellent sixth behind Sea The Stars on his reappearance in the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket. A repeat of either of those efforts would make him hard to beat now that he drops down in grade here, while there is every chance that this furlong shorter trip will see him in an even better light.
The improving Border Patrol has claims but will not run unless the ground eases, so the main threat may come from Gallagher, who failed to last home when stepped up to a mile at Newbury, having previously won impressively over this course and distance.
Godolphin have bright prospects of initiating a double through Kite Wood in the CGA Geoffrey Freer Stakes (2.35). He struggled to find his form on his first two starts this term, but put up a classy display when making all the running to beat Tactic with more in hand than the 2-length verdict suggests in group three company at Newmarket last time. Now that he is back in good heart, he can put himself in line for a crack at the St Leger.

The dangers are headed by Dansant, who was a good third to Bronze Cannon in the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot and has potential over this sort of trip.
Azmeel is another who may have classic potential - albeit next season - and he will be hard to beat in the Usk Valley Stud Stakes (2.05). This well-bred colt justified a tall home reputation when winning on his debut at Sandown Park, despite looking much in need of the experience, and holds entries in all of the top juvenile events this autumn.
At Newmarket, Bounty Box looks the one to beat in the skybet.com For All Your Football Betting Stakes (3.25). She was always cruising before bounding clear when winning over course and distance last time and, if in the same form, is unlikely to be stopped by a 7lb higher mark.
The best bet of the day is Electioneer in the Oh No Richard O'Neill's Getting Hitched Nursery (4.00). He proved well suited by a drop to the minimum trip when a ready winner of a maiden at Beverley and looks to have been let in lightly on his handicap bow.
The William Hill Great St Wilfrid Stakes (3.55) at Ripon is as competitive as ever, but Kostar, the 2007 victor, should again give a good account. He has only raced four times since that success, but shaped as though retaining plenty of ability on his return at Windsor and should strip fitter with that outing behind him.
Source:The times