ONLY SMART CALL
NORTHERNPOWERHOUSE (6.15) can take another step forward on the all-weather at Newcastle.
Bryan Smart’s gelding has relished switching to tapeta, cosily dismissing Mohareb over course and distance last time.
There should be plenty more to come from this pacy type who should defy a well-earned 5lb hike for his shrewd handler. REMEMBER THE DAYS (4.05) stands to get his career back on track for Jedd O’Keeffe.
The six-year-old flopped over timber at Musselburgh but can take advantage of an inviting mark back on the level.
Don’t ignore FAIR WARNING (4.40) in the Ladbrokes Handicap. Henry Spiller’s gelding can gain due compensation for his defeat by Dark Phoenix at Kempton.
HASSAAD (5.15) ought to maintain Archie Watson’s winning run in the apprentices’ event. The sprinter shaped like
her turn was near when third to Los Camachos in a warm Kempton handicap.
MAJESTIC SANDS (5.45) can bounce back for Richard Fahey after his decent effort in the Coventry at Royal Ascot.
WITH APPROVAL (6.45) rates the safest option in the trappy Bombardier Handicap.
Karen Tutty’s gelding will not mind dropping back to seven furlongs after his decent fifth over a mile here last time. KEN’S
SAM’S (7.15) should claim the closing sprint for the shrewd Adrian McGuinness.
The speedster can strike late and fast under Ben Curtis after an eye-catching fifth at Dundalk.
GLANCE BACK (2.45) looks set to come good if Leicester passes an 8am inspection.
Emma-Jane Bishop’s chaser remains fairly treated after giving the useful Prairie Town most problems over 2m 4f here
ZAMANI (3.15) should make a winning handicap debut for skilled handler David Bridgwater.
The four-year-old can star in his new career after slamming John
Betjeman in a Fontwell juvenile. Sue Smith has hit form so
WHAT’S THE SCOOP (3.45) is worth backing in the novice chase. The 10-year-old is open to plenty of progress over 2m 4f after chasing home the talented
Pinch Of Ginger at Newcastle. Evan Williams’ is flying so row in with ASTRA VIA (4.15). The five-year-old should handle 2m 4f after staying on for third to
Born To Please at Uttoxeter.