DOCTOR’S ORDERS
YCCS PORTOCERVO (2.20) is worth punting in the Fixed Brush Novices’ Handicap Hurdle at Worcester.
The grey is a typical Dr Richard Newland improver who slammed the useful Emerald
Rocket at Stratford in August. The gelding was not exactly stopping at the end of a well-run 2m 2f so can land this valuable prize upped two furlongs.
Neil King’s SILENT STEPS
(12.15) should maintain her revival over fences. The mare showed the benefits of wind surgery when bolting up at Chepstow and can defy a stiff hike under Bryony Frost. TRUCKERS HIGHWAY (12.45) is the path to profit in the Rimell Memorial Chase.
John Groucott’s gelding remains well treated on his peak form after an impressive defeat of Grania O’Malley at Uttoxeter.
SUPREMELY LUCKY (1.15) can enhance Dan Skelton’s enviable record at this gaff. The seven-year-old showed some respectable hurdle form and can be even better over fences.
PAPA TANGO CHARLY
(1.45) should start to justify his lofty reputation in the bumper.
The four-year-old rates a surefire improver for Jonjo O’Neill after hacking up in a point at Liscarroll in March.
HOWLONGISAFOOT (1.30) is poised to enhance Chris Gordon’s superb record at Fontwell. The 10-year-old can capitalise on a fair timber mark after slamming Right Royals
Day over fences at Uttoxeter. Gordon ought to complete a double with REALLYRADICAL
(3.15) in the handicap chase.
The six-year-old can build on his excellent second to the thriving Pointed And Sharp on his fencing bow here last time.
It would be criminal to miss CONVICT (3.40) on a competitive card at Newmarket.
William Haggas’ colt will relish tackling 1m 2f after going down narrowly to the progressive Lucander over a mile at York.
BE MORE (4.10) should shade the trappy AR Legal Fillies’ Handicap for Andrew Balding.
The three-year-old flopped on a fast surface at Sandown but can bounce back to her best on the forecast soft ground.
LIGHT THE FUSE (5.20) can sparkle for in-form Karl Burke in the nursery and open his account with any repeat of his excellent second to Parikarma in a decent event at Yarmouth.