Russian Dance on a mission

Russian Dance is on a retrieving mission at Windsor today after losing at odds-on on her debut, and Michael Stoute's filly should…

Russian Dance is on a retrieving mission at Windsor today after losing at odds-on on her debut, and Michael Stoute's filly should make no mistake this time.

She was the centre of attention at Newmarket at the end of last month because she was introduced in the race won last season by the stable's subsequent 1,000 Guineas winner Russian Rhythm.

Russian Dance is not in that league and was firmly put in her place by Surf The Net, who went past her to win by a length.

However, Kieren Fallon was not hard on his mount and the winner's trainer, Richard Hannon, indicated afterwards that his filly could be a bit special.

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Russian Dance shaped with plenty of promise and she should be well up to winning the Martin Collins Enterprises Novice Fillies' Stakes.

Vengeance has been in cracking form this season with two victories and two seconds in four starts, and this improving sort looks the answer to the On:Line Finance Handicap.

Amanda Perrett's colt won at Goodwood in May when stepped up to a mile and a half and though the runner-up Trouble At Bay turned the tables next time, there was only a length in it and both horses look to be on the upgrade.

Having missed his juvenile campaign completely, the lightly-raced Vengeance could well have more in the locker.

Hiccups put up an improved performance in first-time cheekpieces when winning at Carlisle last time out and looks one to keep on the right side of.

He can win the Tote Bookmakers Stakes (Showcase Handicap) at Ayr.

Piano Star cannot be opposed in the Kidz Play Maiden Stakes.