Time is right to back Varian’s charge

MOVIN TIME shaped with abundan t promise on his Newcastle debut and will surely prove difficult to beat on his re turn to Gosforth Park for the Play Ladbrokes 5- A- Side On Football EBF Novice Stakes.

Roger Varian’s juvenile was seemingly not well fancied for his racecourse introduction a fortnight ago as a 22-1 shot, but belied his odds to finish a clear second behind Charlie Apple by’ s newcomer Rebel’s Romance.

Movin Time took a bit of time to get going over a mile on his initial run, but finished well enough without being given a hard time. The Fastnet Rock colt will be better for the experience and looks a winner in waiting.

MASTER TOMMYTUCKER has become a bit frustrating to follow, but he can secure his first win in nearly a year in the

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His first win over fences reads quite well given second-placed Who Dares Wins went on to strike at Grade Two level over fences, as well as on the level in the Queen Alexandra at Royal Ascot.

However, Master Tommytucker’s jumping has been a real issue, falling in three of his five chase outings.

Paul Nicholls sidestepped a more competitive assignment at Cheltenham on Saturday, a choice which can pay dividends with a confidence-boosting victory.

SELECTIONS: HUNTINGDON:

12.15 Bolt N Brown, 12.45 Master Tommytucker, 1.15 Fibonacci, 1.45 Wild Max, 2.15 Nightline, 2.45 Candy Lou, 3.15 Just Marvin, 3.50 Shield Of Honour.

LINGFIELD: 12.53 Brother Windsor, 1.23 Rabski, 1.53 Silent Encore, 2.23 Samtara, 2.53 Sky Full Of Stars, 3.23 As I See It, 3.58 Impulsive Leader. NEWCASTLE: 2.50 Clearance, 3.20 King Of The South, 3.55 Sky Power, 4.25 MOVIN TIME (NAP), 4.55 Holy Endeavour, 5.25 Tefnut, 5.55 Pockley, 6.25 Moretti. DOUBLE: Movin Time and Master Tommytucker.