Quality coverage of the Grade Two Towton Novices’ Chase at Ffos Las on Saturday is first place live on Sky Sports Racing.
1.15 Ffos Las – Cherie d’Am, Hillcrest and Handstands headline
A quality update of the remastered DragonBet Towton Novices’ Chase sees Ben Pauling Hand stops lose weight throughout. Winner of the Grade Two Esher Novices Chase at Sandown last month, he looks an exciting recruit over fences and a bold bid can be expected under Ben Jones.
Sherry d’Am has been the subject of heated reports about his connections and it should be feared that he comfortably claimed the Mares’ Listed event at Warwick.
Others to mention include Saint Davey who was third to Handstands last time, and Henry Daly Hillcrest bids to return after his defeat at Cheltenham.
2.00 Newcastle – Last time out winners Sol Cajo and the Midnight Lions clash
Fionn McSharry saddles the last year and distance winner San Cayo who perfected his last effort to comfortably land such an event and is to be feared when he steps up the class. Play responsibly with BetUK Handicap.
Midnight Lion rates a clear threat having scored well on this course in his last two starts but this looks a tougher task than his 5lb mark.
Others to mention include Lerwick who disappointed when favorite here last month but remains capable of returning to Ed Bethel’s team.
6.30 Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Manara looking for a hat-trick
The Kevin Philippart de Foy-trained Manara he has thrived since the handicap company, winning both starts impressively.He can continue to improve and is rated the one to beat despite moving up 11lb.
Dylan Cunha Patrol built on a couple of efforts to get off the mark at Southwell last start but should step up again as he steps up in grade. Fernando and: Weather in Alegre worthy of respect in this regard Play responsibly with BetMGM Handicap.
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Evan Williams Jubi ball looks at the choice of runners DragonBet supports the British Racing Maiden Hurdle At Ffos Las (12.12pm) but he should go beyond promising Dunsky who goes to Jones and Pauling’s band of songs.
Stolen silver and: Sticky looks like it will hit 14.58 DragonBet Independent Bookmaker HandicapWith One Big Bang also in the mix by James Owen.
Hardworking there will be a popular runner at 3:10 p.m Play responsibly with BetMGM Handicap In Newcastle though Penelope Valentine stands every chance in the hands of Luke Morris Dear veteran Music takes Showtime Mahomes in Extra winnings with BetUK Acca Club Handicap later on the card (4.45pm).
At Wolverhampton, proper 7pm Play responsibly with BetUK Handicap leads Master of my destiny who returned to winning ways at Lingfield on the final day.
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