Bank on Brandon

Brandon Castle narrowly missed out at Wolverhampton last month but he can gain compensation in the coral. co. uk Handicap back at Dunstall Park tomorrow.

The three- year- old has done trainer Andrew Balding proud in the latter half of this year, turning in a string of consistent placed efforts as well as winning once.

The first part of the campaign yielded some fine runs but his landmark moment came when finally getting his head in front at Ffos Las in September.

His four- length triumph prompted a 10lb hike in the weights but he has proved more than capable off that revised perch, claiming second a further three times as well as a fourth place.

The handicapper has continued to augment his mark but his short head defeat when dropped back to a

DOGS

TIPS

NEWCASTLE TONIGHT

6.39, 480m: Fitzler Icon, Canny Belter, Dotland Anne, Gunite Billy, Do It For Flash, Troopers Para.

6.56, 290m: Parkmount Lady, Romeo Gene, Wraysbury Rebel, Target Master, Sunoak May, Romeo Rampage.

7.11, 480m: Geordie Shore, Arya, Steel Bolt, Norman Light, Armchair Griff, Star Cross.

7.27, 480m: Iona Patch, Oakvale Legacy, Some Edition, Malbay Tyson, Empress Sniper, Quarryfield Ace.

12.10 Vyta Du Roc, 12.45 Kassis, 1.20 Top Wood, 1.55 Leaving Las Vegas, 2.30 Milord, 3.05 Hyperlink, 3.40 Boatswain.

12.00 Minella Rocco, 12.35 Hughesie, 1.10 Draytonian, 1.45 Knock House, 2.20 Love Rory, 2.55 Zeroeshadesofgrey, 3.30 Baden.

CHELTENHAM:

DONCASTER:

11.50 Clan William, 12.25 Authorized Too, 1.00 My Anchor, 1.35 Hi Vic, 2.10 Iron Butterfly, 2.45 Katgary, 3.20 Kashmir Peak.

WOLVERHAMPTON:

4.10 Hot Stuff, 4.40 Jaarih, 5.10 Brandon Castle, 5.40 Mary Le Bow, 6.10 Lady President, 6.40 Roman De Brut, 7.10 Feng Shui.

mile and a half at this track showed he can still make his presence felt.

That narrow margin of defeat indicates he is not finished with yet.

Victor Dartnall does not have that many Flat runners, but Mary Le Bow can continue to fly the flag for the yard in the Bet In Play At Coral Handicap.

Six- year- old Knock House can secure the televised Ryman Stationery Handicap Chase at Cheltenham.

7.43, 480m: Blackhosue Elsa 14, Swift Nasri 11, Romeo Civic 8, Armchair Rgeetee 4, Fabulous Soda 4, Queenies One scr.

7.58, 480m: Peggy Wells, Steel Twirl, Mooncoin Spirit, Midweek Mayhem, Dragon Dave, Romeo Awesome.

8.14, 480m: Borna Riva, Ballysteen Rose, Our Boy Vic, Malbay Ivy, Colliery Gunner, Ayr Master.

8.31, 480m: Wraysbury Realm, Dippy Lark, Amazes Me, Mill Clooney, Clan Chief, Blackhouse Ben.

8.47, 480m: Fane Adeekay, Rory Jane, Cragbrien Daisy, Risky Emerald, Strasburge King, Fitbaw Willie.

9.02, 480m: Queenies Angey, Coolfox Diva, Alnwick Barry, Jinny, Dragon Inthe Sky, Blakefield Diva.

9.17, 480m: Geordie Pearl, Razldazl Peaches, Roxholme El Dip, Bigmans Grainne, Mollys Johnny, Brickfield Fire.

9.32, 290m: Guinness Eagle, Colliery Jazz, Cuil Storm, Ludworth Henrik, Offtoaflyer, Vacant.