Selections for Sunday;
Huntingdon
3.10 Saint Luke travels a long way to contest this, he has come down a couple of pounds in the handicap and AP McCoy has the ride on him for the first time over hurdles.
Leopardstown
3.00 Jenari should appreciate the better ground after getting rather bogged down in the mud last time.
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.
Doncaster
2.00 The unbeaten Fourth Estate looks the one to beat in this. The ground should suit.
3.40 Tante Sissi, only narrowly beaten at Sandown last time sets the standard.
Newbury
2.20 Let’s get serious can extend his unbeaten record.
3.30 Railway Dillon is in form and looks the most likely winner.
Bangor
2.55 Not an easy race to weigh up but Kauto Relko is narrowly preferred to Storming Gale and Basford Bob.
3.25 Global Power is back to the same mark as his 2nd at Chepstow last October and is a big price.
4.55 Lucky Landing can follow up his win at Market Rasen with Fishoutofwater and alternative at a bigger price.
Southwell
2.00 Seigneur des Bois comes from a stable that traditionally do well at this time of year and the rider can claim a useful 5 lbs.
Following on from a good day yesterday with 3 winners and a second from 4 selections here are the selections for Tuesday.
Catterick
3.30 Aland Islands
4.50 Realmont
Leicester
2.30 Somewhatinevitable
3.30 Moscow Chancer
Plumpton
3.15 Velator
3.45 Flying Award
4.15 On Khie
4.45 Amaury de Lusignan
Todays picture is courtesy of the artist Katy Sodeau.
Fontwell
2.35 Cucumber Run
3.40 Third Intention (danger The Knoxs)
Naas
4.05 Tranquil Sea
I didn’t have time to look at the 2.00 at Kempton last night but I am hoping that the Paul Nicholls trained Dildar will oblige.
In the 2.40 at Chepstow Golden Chieftain could give the favourite Teaforthree a race.
Chepstow
2.40 Course form at Chepstow is always worth noting and course and distance winner Teaforthree looks the likely winner despite a disappointing run in better company over Christmas. The form of his win at Chepstow has worked out well with the 2nd, 3rd and 4th all winning since. Golden Chieftain looks the danger with the stable running into good form.
3.45 Buffalo Bob was a lucky winner at Ayr last time but looks well handicapped.
Fairyhouse
2.25 Shadow Eile looked an exciting mare when winning at the start of the season and can take this if recapturing that form.
3.30 Prince de Beauchene won a valuable handicap at Aintree last April and then came 5th in the Troytown at Navan. The form of that race has worked out quite well.
4.05 Ninetyeth Minute hasn’t won since taking the Coral Cup in 2009 but he has the ability and would not have to improve much over fences to win here.
Kempton
3.05 THE RACING POST CHASE
Planet of Sound was runner up in the Hennessy and has his favoured ground. He has tom be on any short list although his stable have been in the doldrums. Royal Charm could be a dark horse while Nacarat has a good record in the race. Hector’s Choice represents an age group with a good record in the race and he has been running well this season. For my selection I will stick with the Hennessy form and Planet of Sound.
4.10 Minella Class gave Peddler’s Cross a race at Bangor and was going well when unseating last time out.
4.45 Looking for something at a decent price here. The Reformer was a beaten favourite at Taunton but could be better than he showed that day while Ultravox is overpriced on his best form.
Newcastle
1.50 Dark Glacier has course and distance form.
3.25 Captain Americo ran well here in November in the Rehearsal Chase and showed he stays a trip when 4thy in the Border’s National at Kelso. He is a course winner and goes on the ground. Eyre Square won the Borders National and the ground should suit.
4.35 Frascati Park has won 3 of his last 4 starts and should be suited by the track.
From the archives
The Racing Post Chase in 1990 was won by Desert Orchid carrying 12st 3lb.
Today’s picture is courtesy of the artist Jane Dunn
Sandown
1.50 General Ting has dropped down the handicap and may well have reached a winnable mark. At around 9/1 he is a sporting bet.
2.35 Lively Baron should be suited by the conditions.
3.00 Keep Kicking can be given a chance on his bumper form.
Warwick
3.10 The consistent Tarn Hows could start at value odds given the presence of rivals from the big stables.
Picture courtesy of the artist Katy Sodeau
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