Bookies to take a bit of Flacke

NON-ITV4 RACES 1.10

ENKI FLACKE is fancied to rack-up a four-timer as he casts his nets in handicap waters for the first time in the Markel Insurance ConditIonal Jockeys Hurdle.

It took five attempts for the Gordon Elliott-saddled five-year-old to get off the mark over hurdles with an 11-length margin at Perth in May before Enki Flacke returned to Scone Palace for a further two victories.

A BHA rating of 122 demands another personal best. But Enki Flacke, fitted with cheekpieces and aided by Sam Ewing’s 3lb allowance, remains on an upward curve and can win again for his in-form yard, with Ellaat and Fine Casting feared most.

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MASTER DANCER got his career in Britain off to the perfect start at Stratford last month — and he can go in again in the Valda Energy Novices’ Handicap Hurdle.

A winner over fences in France, the son of Masterstroke powered home by three lengths on his debut for Richard Bandey in a novice hurdle in William Shakespeare country.

The third home won by 10 lengths next time and Brendan Powell’s mount looks well treated off a mark of 118 on his handicap bow.

Rathmacknee and Alto Alto are next on the list.