The New Year continues with another busy day on Sky Sports Racing as both Lingfield and Southwell host nine-race cards.
1.15 Lingfield – Therapist & Crystal Mariner lock horns
Nicky Henderson’s jumps stars shone over the Christmas period and he will be hoping Therapist can also do the job in any weather in Lingfield, IN Free Bets with BetUK Bet Club Odds (1.15).
He was last seen running a brave third in the Winter Oaks Trial here last month after going over hurdles where he was a two-time winner.
There seem to be a few threats in the field, particularly Andrew Balding Hebridean nomadKempton winner back in September 2023 before making a promising return here last month after a long absence.
Crystal Mariner He has spent most of his career with Sir Michael Stout and joined Jamie Osborne after the retirement of the great trainer.
1.45 Lingfield – Havana Sky goes six times
Havana sky he has established his stable as the All-Weather Horse of the Year, winning his last five starts and taking his sixth of the season. Win £1m with BetMGM Golden Goals Odds (1.45).
He is riding for the first time since his early days, but this easier seven file should help him.His regular rider, Hector Crouch, is also in the hunt for the all-weather champion jockey.
Lord Rapscallion coming off a career low here and showing signs of his old self last time around.A sharper trip will help him.
The smiling wolf another who has lost form but is lurking at a dangerous mark, 12lbs below what he won earlier in the season.
5.00 Southwell v Palmar Bay, Lattaash & So Quiet clash feature
The three last time the winners meet at Southwell Guaranteed Best Racing Odds BetMGM Odds (5.00).
Carl Burke trained Lattaash finally got his head in front last time out at Wolverhampton when lowering his sights in Novice company. His form isn’t strong but should give him some confidence he’s been lacking in the past.
Palmar Bay as Ralph Beckett is nothing but consistent with a string of good recent runs, Jack Doughty takes a valuable 3lb claim off his back to help the top weight.
So quiet Catches the eye over course and distance at Southwell and is 1lb short for that run.Harry Charlton’s vibe could be dangerous if the race goes as it deserves.
Watch every race from Lingfield and Southwell all live on Sky Sports Racing on Friday 3rd January.
