Stage One should be right on cue at Market Rasen

- Stage One can make a perfect start over fences with victory in the 32Red.com Limited Novices’ Handicap Chase at Market Rasen today.

Dan Skelton’s charge has finished third on each of his four hurdles outings, most notably when behind Cloudy Dream, who went on to find only the mighty Altior too good in the Arkle at Cheltenham two years ago.

He was then off the track until this term, when he returned for minor honours at Fakenham before taking similar supporting roles at Ffos Las in November and

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Hereford in January.

Stage One has shown flashes of promise on each occasion but as a point-to-point winner in 2015, you cannot help but think fences could be the making of him.

The better spring ground is also viewed as a plus and he should be sharp enough for 3400m.

Boher Lad is worth a look in the Happy Birthday Bernard Workman Handicap Hurdle at Plumpton.

This 10-year-old gelding has been in fine fettle of late and looked the essence of vitality at Southwell when he pulled five lengths clear in a fair handicap hurdle.

Boher Lad has been thumped by the assessor but it would be dangerous to rule him out.

Kayflin should be followed in the Injured Jockeys Fund Oaksey House Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Chase.

The mare was a good second over hurdles at this track in February and can cash in on a lenientlooking mark over fences.

Hertford Dancer stepped up on previous form to win a moderate maiden last December and can progress again with victory in the Betway Middle Handicap at Wolverhampton.

The John Gosden-trained filly probably did not have to be too special to win that day, with just one winner emerging from those in behind, although a number of others have turned in fine placed efforts.

The handicapper has given her a starting mark of 72, which looks fair enough, and the presence of Adam Kirby in the plate is a definite tick.

Rowlestone Lass seemed to find her groove when winning last time out and can score again in the Betway Stayers Handicap.

The seven-year-old was off the track for 18 months before returning with a lacklustre effort at Wolverhampton in January, followed by another less than inspiring performance when pulled up at the same track.

Nothing came to light after she appeared to lose her action, but she put the drama behind her in style as she finished with a real flourish to win at Chelmsford this month.

A 1.5kg rise puts her on to a mark of 77, just one point below her best perch, so hopefully she will follow up. –