Hostelry, a nine-year-old mare trained by Ruth Carr, could secure another victory in the Watch On Racing TV Handicap at Musselburgh following a promising performance while wearing a visor for the first time. Although she is in the later stages of her racing career, Hostelry’s recent form suggests she still has competitive handicaps within reach. After starting last season with a rating of 53, the chestnut improved steadily, concluding the year with a win off 68 in Carlisle. Her rating has since dropped to 50, but she returned to form with a solid two-length win at Ayr two weeks ago, aided by the new headgear.

Two Commanders is another contender to watch in the Ina And Ella Macgregor Handicap at Musselburgh. The horse has performed consistently in his first four runs, placing third over seven furlongs and winning over six furlongs, earning a current mark of 78. His recent experience in handicap company showed promise, particularly as he steps back up to seven furlongs. A one-and-a-half-length third-place finish behind The Good Biscuit, who has since won again convincingly, underlines the strength of form from trainer Ed Bethell’s stable.

Wee Mary, a consistent filly and former winner at this course and distance, is expected to be competitive in the Ocean Scotland Outdoor Advertising Handicap. Having finished a neck behind a rival off a 2lb higher mark on this track in June, she is well weighted for this race and could lead from the front unless her regular rivals present improved efforts.

Falcon Nine, a six-year-old currently entered in the Celebrating Veteran Armed Forces Selling Handicap, offers an interesting storyline. Once owned by the Niarchos family and trained by Sir Michael Stoute, the horse competed at a much higher level in earlier years but has since settled into a consistent pattern of performance. Over the last 16 races, Falcon Nine has finished in the top three ten times and won twice. His recent second-place finish, achieved after a determined duel for the lead, indicates another strong run could be possible at the 17-runner field.

At Brighton, Nogo’s Dream is set to benefit from a drop in class in the Blackmore Building Contractors Handicap. The six-year-old finished second on four occasions this season at Sandown, Nottingham, and Lingfield. Having been rated as high as 84 last summer, Nogo’s Dream now races off 74 in Class Five company for the first time in a while. The engagement of title-contending jockey Billy Loughnane enhances his prospects.

Meanwhile, at Windsor, Oisin Murphy will ride Cape Fear in the Play The Free £20,000 Matchbook Match 6 Handicap. Trained by Andrew Balding, Cape Fear has finished in the top three in six of seven starts, although he appeared slightly outpaced when dropped back in distance at Chester last time. This race, which will test his stamina over a longer trip, could suit him better. With Balding’s stable in strong form, Cape Fear enters the contest with significant potential.