The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
Take Highland Hunter to have Russell smiling
TIPS: Ayr winner can help raise spirits after One For Arthur disappointment
Lucinda Russell suffered a blow when One For Arthur exited early on Saturday on his comeback, but the exciting HIGHLAND HUNTER can put the smile back on her face.
His only defeat to date came in a Grade Two bumper at Aintree, but the fact he even ran in that shows the regard in which he is held.
After winning at Ayr, he must defy a penalty in the 188Bet Casino Novices’ Hurdle at Newcastle but should be up to the task for the Milnathort handler.
HAWK HIGH could be pretty decent over fences for Tim Easterby and is out again in the Bet & Watch At 188bet.co.uk Novices’ Chase.
Still only eight, he won the Fred Winter at the Festival in 2014 but only went chasing this season.
Tom Lacey’s JESTER JET has had the misfortune of bumping into two well-above average recruits to the chasing game this year, but can bag a valuable success in the eventmasters. co.uk Lady Godiva Mares’ Novices’ Chase at Warwick.
A smart hurdler, she won a valuable prize at the Grand National meeting and could be even better over fences.
On her chasing debut she was second to Bags Groove, who is already three from three this season and looks a fine recruit to the fencing game.
She then went to Market Rasen for a Listed event, where Maria’s Benefit just had too much speed for her over an extended two miles, although she was staying on all the way to the line.
Given she only went down by two lengths to Bags Groove and just over a length to Maria’s Benefit, it will take a smart mare to beat her. SELECTIONS
NEWCASTLE: 12.10 Le Gavroche, 12.40 Gold Chain, 1.10 Highland Hunter, 1.45 Hawk High, 2.20 Outback Blue, 2.55 Captain Mowbray, 3.25 Bon Calvados.
WARWICK: 12.15 Teaser, 12.50 Birchdale, 1.25 JESTER JET (NAP), 1.55 Jarlath, 2.30 Irish Prince, 3.05 Hard Station, 3.35 Green Dolphin.
DOUBLE: Jester Jet and Highland Hunter.