Lingfield
2.20 Mud loving Mallusk was runner up at Uttoxeter on the last day of 2011 and is on a winnable mark.
Ludlow
3.30 Ascot bumper winner Persian Snow is well regarded by connections and is expected to make a winning start to his hurdles career.
Sedgefield
1.10 This looks the most interesting race of the day. Course winner Going Wrong might find the trip on the sharp side. Bogside is an interesting chase debutant but the most likely winner has to be Realt Mor, who suffered a tired fall at the last fence at Wetherby when he had the race in the bag. Having said that not betting odds on in novice chases would be a fair new year’s resolution!
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