ONTHEROPES IS A TROPHY KNOCKOUT
ONTHEROPES (3.00, ITV, treble) can deliver a knockout blow to his Ladbrokes Trophy opponents at Newbury today.
Willie Mullins has given the big-race selection the same prep as his 2017 winner Total Recall – and that looks a smart move.
Lightly raced and unexposed, the seven-year-old impressed when attacking the final fence in the Munster National, winning with a bit to spare.
Despite still being a novice over fences, he handled the big field at Limerick well, something market rival Eklat De Rire is yet to experience.
Although Rachael Blackmore’s mount could relish the test, he has done most of his racing on much softer ground.
Fiddlerontheroof, who showcased his talents during a below-par 2020-21 for team Tizzard, looks the main danger.
Jonbon starred for Nicky Henderson at the track yesterday and CAPTAIN MORGS (2.25, ITV3) should oblige in the Listed Ladbrokes Committed To Safer Gambling Intermediate Hurdle.
The five-year-old gets lumps of weight from Soaring Glory, who excels in big fields and is fancied to continue his stable’s good record in this.
FRERO BANBOU (3.35, ITV) is fancied to take a sizable step forward to theWatch Racing Free Online At Ladbrokes Handicap Chase.
Plenty of pace is forecast and he likes to sit just behind the leaders, which will be ideal if his jumping is on point.
ANNSAM (1.50, ITV3) makes each-way appeal in the Get Your Ladbrokes 1 Free Bet Today Handicap Hurdle.
He can shake up Calva D’Auge if settling better for promising young jockey Isabel Williams.
The selection carries the same colours as Coole Cody, right in contention when attempting back-to-back Paddy
Power Gold Cup wins – and he also had a sole prep run.
KAPCORSE (1.15, ITV3) is the pick in the Sir Peter O’Sullevan Memorial Handicap Chase, carrying the colours of the late commentating legend as he bids to repeat his 2018 win.
Newcastle’s feature, the Betfair Exchange Rehearsal Handicap Chase, can go to
SPIRITOFTHEGAMES (2.05, ITV3).
The smart handicapper goes well for Bridget Andrews and has not had too many chances over the race distance of nearly three miles.
EPATANTE (3.15, ITV) is tipped to get back on track by winning her second Betfair Fighting Fifth Hurdle.
She posted a fluent win 12 months ago and back surgery over the summer should help her jumping.
There is more to come from Monmiral as he saves his best for the racecourse, but 7lb is a lot to concede.
VALLERES (1.30, ITV3) showed enough on debut over the bigger obstacles to take the Betfair Daily Rewards Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase.