IT’S NEIGH BOTHER
MIRANDA (1.55) is the name to remember in the Hogmaneigh Handicap Hurdle at Musselburgh.
The mare put in her best shift yet for Paul Nicholls when comfortably defeating Miss Heritage at Ludlow.
That race is working out well so this pacy five-year-old stands to follow up under the in-form Angus Cheleda.
The Betway Handicap Hurdle is trappy but it’s worth backing Keith Dalgleish’s I’M
TO BLAME (1.20). A useful hurdler, the seven-year-old outbattled Mahlervous in a hot novice chase here almost a year ago to the day.
The gelding remains fairly treated over hurdles so should make a winning return, having gone well fresh.
SCHIEHALLION MUNRO (3.05) stands out in The Auld Reekie Handicap Chase.
Micky Hammond’s gelding put in a personal best when second to the progressive Johnbb at Wetherby.
The seven-year-old remains unexposed over fences so should resume winning ways for his shrewd connections.
PURE BLISS (1.40) can kick off a profitable day for thriving trainer Harry Fry at Exeter.
The mare stayed unbeaten over hurdles when slamming Lady Of The Night over course and distance last month.
The five-year-old is clearly talented so looks poised to clinch a winning handicap debut in a competitive contest.
The Dorset handler can also bag the Racing TV Handicap Chase with ASK ME EARLY (2.50). The seven-year-old made a hugely impressive fencing bow when hammering Lord Napier at Chepstow.
There should be plenty more to come from this smart grey who stands ready to make all once again upped in class.
Promising types clash in the novices’ chase but it’s worth siding with FLY TO MARS (2.15). Colin Tizzard’s horse was an eye-catching fourth in an Aintree handicap hurdle.
AL BOUM PHOTO (2.37) can land the Savills Chase at Tramore for a third year in a row. Willie Mullins’ superstar faces a stiff task at the weights, having lifted the last two Cheltenham Gold Cups.
But he’s the best staying chaser around so ought to deny a strong field on his return.