RED ALERT FOR FERGIE
RED FORCE ONE (3.45) can score for Sir Alex Ferguson in the ROA Handicap Hurdle at Ascot.
The gelding has been progressive over timber for Paul Nicholls and went down narrowly to Gumball over course and distance. That race is working out extremely well and this unexposed four-yearold can hit the back of the net for his shrewd connections.
BIRCHDALE (1.0) looks the best of Nicky Henderson’s
BY GARRY OWEN exciting duo in the novice chase. The five-year-old was a Grade 2-winning hurdler last term and has the scope to be even better in his new career.
The Seven Barrows handler can then land a fascinating maiden hurdle with FRED (1.30).
Promising in France, the gelding rates a sure-fire improver after his good debut third to
Heaven Help Us at Cheltenham. Colin Tizzard has a cracking novice team and can strike with
MASTER DEBONAIR (2.05). The five-year-old finished a place ahead of Fred at Cheltenham and can go one better with more luck in running.
KAYF BLANCO (2.40) rates a value bet in the tricky Creativevents Handicap Chase.
Graeme McPherson’s gelding remains well-treated after giving
Crievehill most resistance on his return at Wetherby.
The Berkshire Handicap Chase is also trappy but I’m siding with KING OF REALMS (3.15). Ian Williams’ chaser goes well fresh and can defy a 3lb hike for cosily beating Coup De Pinceau at Warwick in March.
TAKINGITALLIN (12.15) should relish stepping up in trip in the opener at Catterick.
Donald McCain’s hurdler can build on her staying-on second to the progressive Legends Gold over shorter at Bangor.
CHAIN OF BEACONS (12.45) can defy a welter-burden in the RacingTV Handicap Chase. Katie
Scott’s horse looked ready for the return to 2m 4f when chasing home Vengeur De Guye over two miles at Kelso.
MARIA MAGDALENA (1.20) can claim the juvenile hurdle for trainer Alex Hales.
The improving mare is hard to oppose after her excellent second behind Langer Dan in a Wetherby Listed event.
ONE FORTY SEVEN (3.0) can maintain Nigel Twiston-Davies’ winning streak in a hot handicap at Stratford.