Mister the main man

Horses who like the Fibresand at Southwell are worth sticking with so Mister Music is worth backing up in class in the sunbets. co.uk Handicap.

Tony Carroll’s nineyear-old has enjoyed a great few weeks at the Nottinghamshire venue, winning his last three starts there.

The first of those came off just a mark of 71 when sent off a 33-1 chance under 7lb apprentice Aled Beech.

He then defied a 6lb rise coming from way off the pace, which can be hard to do at Southwell considering the kickback.

Up in class and trip for his most recent outing, Mister Music won off a mark of 81 showing that he is equally as effective at a mile as seven furlongs.

He has another 5lb on his back and the 100-rated Donjuan Triumphant to contend with, but despite his age he is in the form of his life and loves it at Southwell

Keith Dalgleish saddles winners all year round under both codes and his Acker Bilk can get back to winning ways in the Betway Casino Handicap.

Only four go to post, but it is a tight contest. However, the Dalgleish runner has more scope to improve than most.

He has gone up the weights without winning of late but hopefully firsttime cheekpieces can bring about more improvement.

Line House spent the winter in Dubai and while she failed to cut much ice in some big races, it obviously did her no harm as she won on her return.

She absolutely bolted up last week, showing the surface holds no fears, and the sunbets.co.uk Novice Median Auction Stakes should be at her mercy.

Intense Pleasure looks the one to be on in the second division of the Better Odds With Matchbook Novice Stakes at Kempton.

Hugo Palmer’s youngster has two runs under his belt when fourth at Lingfield and second at Chelmsford.