TAKE THIS MAJOR GAMBLE

Major Jumbo can follow up his recent Newcastle success in the 32Red Casino Handicap back at Gosforth Park tomorrow.

Kevin Ryan’s charge looked one who is sure to go onto better things after triumphing in a fair threeyear-old event by two and a quarter lengths from the favourite.

He had previously run well enough in defeat on his return from a lay-off at Southwell, but that outing had clearly put him straight as Major Jumbo won with something in hand. An 8lb rise in the weights is hardly ideal, but the Zebedee gelding appears to be on an upward curve now.

John Balding is the man to follow at Southwell with both Razin’ Hell and Fortinbrass primed to strike at the Nottinghamshire venue.

Razin’ Hell tackles the Betway Best Odds Guaranteed Plus Handicap after finishing second over the same course and distance last time. The six-year-old is happiest when leading from the front, but he had competition for the prime position last time and his early efforts in trying to get to the front perhaps just told a bit when the race really got serious.

Beaten two and a half lengths, it was still a decent run. Razin’ Hell excels at Southwell with seven of his eight career victories coming at the track, where strong course form is a definite advantage.

Fortinbrass also relishes the Fibresand surface, and he can win the sun bets. co.uk Handicap.