DARK CASTLE looked an animal of potential when losing his maiden tag last time and he can make a successful first foray into handicap company at Kempton.

Sylvester Kirk’s charge obviously did not follow his sire Dark Angel’s example of being a very forward juvenile, but he can make up for lost time.

Raced just once at two, Dark Castle ran a bit better than the bare form figure of sixth would suggest as he patently did not enjoy the mile trip that day.

Stepped back to six furlongs at Kempton last time, he really began to shine racing prominently before taking it up two furlongs out and coming home a two-and-a-quarter-length victor.

He travelled well before pulling clear in style and as he beat a 67-rated rival with ease, an initial mark of 74 looks workable.

Jellicle obviously lacks the ability of Grade Onewinning half sibling It’s Tricky but she should be good enough in the Free Entry For Betdaq Members Maiden Fillies’ Stakes.

She failed to hit the mark in four starts for John Gosden as a juvenile, but showed flashes of ability in the process and evidently was not suited by easy conditions on her final outing at Doncaster.

Jellicle disappointed when third as favourite on that last occasion and while she would not merit hefty support, a small wager could be rewarded.

Queen Of Denmark is a fascinating newcomer for Mark Johnston in the Betdaq Multiples Maiden Stakes.

Things have obviously not gone to plan with this filly as she is only now making her debut as a four-year-old, but when you look at her breeding, you can see why connections have persevered.

A daughter of Kingmambo, Queen Of Denmark is a half-sister to former Hong Kong superstar and Dubai Sheema Classic winner Vengeance Of Rain and if she has just a fraction of that kind of talent, she should be pretty smart.

Podgies Boy took some time to find his feet after returning from a lengthy spell off the track but he should be respected in the Exclusive Live Shows At bluesq.com Handicap at Lingfield now he has regained winning form.

A three-time winner as a juvenile, Podgies Boy did not run for all but a year before returning with three so-so efforts at the end of last year.

However, Richard Fahey’s runner finally hit his stride at Southwell earlier this month when triumphing off a mark of 73.

The handicapper has been a little harsh in raising him 3lb for that half-length verdict, but Podgies Boy looked as though he might have won a shade cleverly and is one to stay on the right side.

Red Tanber clearly thrives at Musselburgh and he can make it four wins on the bounce in Scotland in the Handicap Chase.

Up-and-coming claimer Lucy Alexander has struck up a really good partnership with Bruce Mactaggart’s nine-year-old, who has proved effective at trips of up to two and a half miles.