Punters can get off to a good start at York today with Monte Lemos in the opening Mr Kipling Exceedingly Good Stakes.

This tricky five-furlong handicap has attracted a field of eight, all of whom have claims on their best form. But following a promising reappearance likely favourite Monte Lemos has the right credentials to lift the prize.

Roger Charlton's gelding shaped well at Doncaster last month after encountering trouble in running. He never saw daylight at any stage but for which he must surely have been in the shake-up.

Compensation awaits Monte Lemos today and he earns the nap to deny sprint regulars Westcourt Magic and Polly Golightly.

The afternoon's feature Stanley Racing Summer Stakes can go to Ashraakat.

John Dunlop's filly finished second to Cloud Castle in the Nell Gwyn Stakes on her seasonal debut before being well beaten in the Sagitta 1,000 Guineas but returned to form when dropped back to six furlongs at Newmarket in May.

This sister to smart sprinter Elnadim was impressive at Newmarket . She made all and won with something in hand by three and a half lengths from Desert Lady.

Now she has found her optimum trip, Ashraakat appeals as a good bet to follow up in this £20,000 listed race.