THE FINAL COUNTDOWN

FLippeRs and a snorkel may be more appropriate than a whip and bridle today but FINAL NUDGE (Chepstow, 2.50) can make light of gruelling conditions in the Coral Welsh national.

the Welsh venue must pass an inspection this morning to determine whether racing can go ahead and connections of the selection will swap a rain dance for a prayer mat given their gelding’s ability to cope with heavy ground. Final nudge (above) was desperately unlucky not to land a Midlands national back in March when crashing out late on, but he can gain compensation this afternoon by making the trip across the severn Bridge a winning one.