Doncaster
2.20 Alderley Rover comes from a stable bang in form and will have his favoured ground.
3.25 West End Rocker and Junior are both leading fancies for the Grand National so may not be fully wound up for this. Benny Be Good is 7 lbs higher than when 2nd here on his last run over fences so rather by a process of elimination it could pay to side with the improving Mac Aeda. He comes here on the back of a win at Wetherby, he has a low weight and the stable seem in good nick.
4.00 Aland Islands is a chasing type but he is unbeaten in two starts one in a bumper and one over hurdles. He won the bumper on good and with a Cheltenham Festival entry he should go well.
4.35 Quicuyo has won 3 times at Doncaster and handles any ground.
Kelso
3.05 Fredddie Brown is improving over fences and this could be an opportunity for him to get off the mark.
3.35 Captain Conan was disappointing on his last start but is worth another chance on his form in France and when winning at Sandown.
4.10 This is a tricky race. Master of the Hall has winning form in small fields and with Ballabriggs tackling a trip short of his best he may be the answer.
Newbury
3.10 Aerial was 47th in the Paddy Power and went on to score at Ascot. Fourth on his last start he has dropped 3 lbs in the ratings and should be competitive.
3.45 I will put up the lightly raced Sire Collonges for this although the trip could be on the sharp side for him.
4.20 Gospel Preacher is the each way selection.
5.30 The unbeaten Valdez should give us a run for our money.
From the archives
In 1996 Mysilv finished 6th in the Champion Hurdle and 2 days later was runner up in the Stayers Hurdle. Sadly she later suffered a fatal accident at home.
Today’s picture is courtesy of the artist Karen Davies.
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