Ballarina might surprise a few in the Avon Gorge Handicap at Hamilton today.

IRON CONDOR seems to relish the all-weather surfaces and after running a cracker in defeat at Kempton last time, he can regain the winning thread back at the Sunbury venue today.

Punters placed their faith in the rock-solid combination of Frankie Dettori and Mark Johnston as St Moritz became the first successful favourite in the 32Red Trophy at Newmarket since 2003.

Mick and Noel Quinlan's runners always have to be afforded respect but there was something of a surprise as Celtic Sovereign obliged at 20-1 in the Kempton.co.uk Median Auction Maiden Stakes.

So often the victim of the ire of trainers, there was some rare praise for a clerk of the course after Benedict took the 32Red.com Casino Handicap over the Bunbury Mile.