2m5f (Grand National) William Hill Grand Sefton Handicap Chase The finale over the National Fences has a number that could go well on their first attempt. Lord Du Mesnil probably wants it much further and could be targeting the April event whilst Hunstman Son would look interesting if the ground…
1pt win Walk In The Mill @5/1, 13:30 Aintree, Saturday
3m2f William Hill Becher Handicap Chase (Grade 3) The Becher Chase looks set to be dominated by those with course form again. Le Breuil is the best handicapped in this from last years’ runner having ran well in for a long way before fading into seventh. And runner-up, Kimberlight Candy,…
Sandown Saturday tips: Ga Law (13/2), Nickolson (10/1)
1m7½f (1m7f119y) Planteur At Chapel Stud Henry VIII Novices’ Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (4yo+) No Shishkin in the line up but a fascinating novice chase nonetheless with a couple of 2pts win favourites. Allmankind surprised many when bolting up on chase debut at Warwick and is the highest rated going into…
1pt win Secret Investor @9/1, 1pt win Copperhead @12/1, 15:00 Newbury, Saturday
3m2f Ladbrokes Trophy Chase (Handicap) (Grade 3) (Class 1) A good renewal of the Ladbrokes Trophy over at Newbury and Vinndication sits at the top-of-the-market. I’m not convinced he’s as consistent racing left-handed and despite his porgressive profile I’m not keen on him at 6/1. SECRET INVESTOR also carries a…
1pt each-way Howling Milan @14/1, 13:50 Newbury, Saturday
2m4½f (2m4f118y) Get Your Ladbrokes £1 Free Bet Today Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) (4yo+ 0-150) HOWLING MILAN fell at the last when 3l clear off 125 over this course and distance earlier this year, and dropped to 123 he has to be in with a shout at a course that seems to bring out…
1pt win Honest Vic @12/1, 15:00 Newbury, Friday
3m (3m52y) Ladbrokes Long Distance Hurdle (Grade 2) (Class 1) (4yo+) As good a Grade 2 as you’ll see. The G1 penalties for Lisnagar Oscar and Paisley Park make this a competitive betting heat and I fancy HONEST VIC is capable of improving the 11lb he needs to find on official ratings. He’s unexposed…
1pt win Wolf Prince @15/2, 12:30 Naas, Saturday
2m Old Persian At Glenview Stud Fishery Lane Hurdle (Grade 2) There’s an interesting field for the Grade 2 over at Naas on Saturday. Willie Mullins throws in a French import, Gars En Noir, on its first start and is being taken seriously by the bookies at 11/10 in places.…
1pt each-way Shakem Up'Arry @6/1, 13:50 Haydock, Saturday
I love the chances of SHAKEM UP’ARRY in this handicap hurdle. He could be thrown in off 130 and I can’t believe they only upped him 3lb after absolutely bolting up on his reappearance this season. He jumped and traveled smoothly – like a class horse would – and there…
Cheltenham Sunday tips: Wolf Of Windlesham (9/1), Proschema (13/2 ew)
3m½f (3m80y) (Old) mallardjewellers.com Novices’ Chase (GBB Race) (Class 2) (5yo+) I’m going to take a flier on one of my favourite jumps horses, the legendary WOLF OF WINDLESHAM who’s been a winner for us many times in the past, but not since 2016. Remarkably for a 2m hurdler, he has defied years off the…
Cheltenham Saturday tips: Adagio (13/2), Eldorado Allen (9/2), Al Dancer (10/1), Slate House (11/1)
Cheltenham hosts its second meet of the season and its biggest outside of the Festival, with the Paddy Power Gold Cup the highlight on Saturday. 2m½f (2m87y) (Old) JCB Triumph Trial Juvenile Hurdle (Registered As The Prestbury Juvenile Hurdle) (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (3yo) We’ve done nicely in this race in recent years,…