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ASKING FOR ANSWERS (1.55) can complete a hattrick in the trappy ROA Handicap Chase at Ayr.
Martin Todhunter’s gelding bolted up here in October before slamming Flaming Glory at Hexham next time.
The eight-year-old was doing all his best work late over three miles that day so he can strike again up in trip.
BASS ROCK (12.25) can extend Sandy Thomson’s terrific run in the opening maiden hurdle. The five-yearold took another step forward when chasing home the useful Severance at Carlisle in November. The gelding wasn’t stopping over a stiff two miles so he can open his account over an extra four furlongs.
Brian Ellison is also flying at present and he can take the novice hurdle with GOLD MINER (12.55). The eightyear-old should relish tackling three miles after his staying-on third behind South Terrace at Catterick.
CORNERSTONE LAD (1.25) can deny Dame De Compagnie in a cracking novices’ chase. A top-class hurdler, Micky Hammond can build on his good second to Cheddleton on his fencing bow at Haydock.
DARIUS DES SOURCES (2.30) can shade the Western House Handicap Chase for Chris Grant. The grey opened his account over fences when cosily dismissing Slainte Mhor over 2m 4f here in November.
The gelding remains nicely unexposed in his new career so he can follow up over this extra furlong.
Warren Greatrex’s TIMELESS BEAUTY (3.0) makes plenty of appeal in the mares’ hurdle. The six-year-old can do plenty of damage in handicaps after a fine third to Ballycallan Fame at Wetherby.
Olly Murphy is in excellent form so I’m siding with MADE
FOR YOU (3.35) in the threemiler. The six-year-old is open to plenty of progress as a stayer after his reasonable third to Juge Et Parti at Fakenham.
ONEBABA (5.10) can maintain Tony Carroll’s winning streak on the all-weather at Wolverhampton. The sprinter still lurks on an attractive mark after comfortably defeating Sarah’s Verse over track and trip.
JUMIRA BRIDGE (5.40) is worth punting in a competitive six-furlong handicap.