It’s a busy day on Sky Sports Racing, with action from Newbury, Hereford and Southwell in store…
3.35 Newbury – Fantastic Lady and Apple Away title Listed Mares’ Chase
Fantastic lady leads the weights for Nick Henderson and Nico de Boinville and has to drop more than 2lb on her rivals. Now 10 years old, she may be susceptible to an improvement in this Charlie Nugent Memorial Mares’ Chase.
of Lucinda Russell Apple away finished last season with Listed glory in Perth but has struggled to get a kick in two starts this winter. She ran with credit behind Marsh Wren but will need a stamina test over this trip.
Mrs. Balko has collected a hat-trick in handicap company since leaving over fences and looks ready for that step up in class under Jack Tudor.
2.48 Hereford – Knight Of Allen and Jour d’Evasion fancied
Jane Williams Allen’s Knight ran a promising race when third at Haydock in November and this looks a great opportunity for him to record a second hurdle success under David Noonan in this Dragonbet Independent Bookmaker Handicap Handicap.
Escape Day is a consistent type who finished second in his last two starts but continues to add weight and could be booked for a place in the hands of Stan Sheppard.
Of the others, Limoncello to be feared as he pitches in with Charlie Deutsch taking over at the plate.
1.38 Southwell – In-form Antrim Angels take on Ormolulu
Jack Morland saddles Angel of Antrim who offers a five-time bid after winning three Newcastle handicaps before comfortably claiming a Wolverhampton leg earlier this month. This was only a grade 6 contest, and that Increase your Acca at BetMGM Handicap looks much tougher as he tries to challenge a £10 higher grade.
Gemma Tutty’s Ormolulu arrives in excellent form having scored at Southwell in his last two starts and should be in the mix despite a 7lb increase in weight. Recent winners Acceptable AND Legal Reform complete the shortlist.
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In Hereford, an intriguing Dragonbet Oncourse Values Online’ Hurdle collision between Buckna AND King Caliph will be worth watching at 2.15pm, with the latter returning to the scene of his debut victory on the final day.
In Newbury, King of Utopia looks the choice of runners in a fine-looking field Grosvenor Sport Cash Back Offers Novices’ Hurdle (1.25pm). The horse – trained by the combination of Noel George and Amanda Zetterholm – will take on David Pipe’s ultra consistent He swears. Don’t go down Atomic Level here too, with Freddie Gordon shedding 3kg.
Jasmin De Grugy will look for a five-timer when he goes to post at JP McManus silks for DJB Cleaning Handicap Chase in Berkshire. The new order could provide a stern test for him, with David Bass retaining the ride after success at Warwick on the final day.
Karl Burke saddles two debutants Katie Diamond AND The illusion of dreams ABOUT BetMGM: Fillies starting stakes on Showtimealong with Sunshine Soul, who will be aiming to end an unlucky run for George Boughey.
Watch Newbury, Hereford and Southwell – all live on Sky Sports Racing…
