NO AMATEUR SHOW
AMATEUR (3.10) should go the distance in the Devon National Handicap Chase at Exeter.
John Flint’s gelding ran another stormer when just denying Nestor Park in the Mandarin at Newbury.
The gelding was staying on nicely over 3m 2f so can defy an 8lb hike upped four furlongs.
HOLD THAT TAUGHT (1.30) ought to shade a trappy novices’ handicap chase.
Venetia Williams’ gelding improved again when second to Ask Me Early at Chepstow.
There is plenty more to come from this smart type who stands to go one better for his thriving handler.
Philip Hobbs has hit peak form so it’s worth backing STORM FORCE BEN (2.0).
The hurdler put in a career best when giving Sandymount Rose most resistance at Exeter last month. That race is working out extremely well so the unexposed stayer should score under Richard Johnson.
The vote in the feature Racing TV Mares’ Chase goes toMIDNIGHTREFERENDUM (2.35). Alan King’s horse looked better than ever when third to Annie Mc in Listed company at Doncaster in December.
The eight-year-old was doing her best work late so should earn black type over three miles.
LA DOMANIALE (3.45) can claim a tricky mares’ handicap hurdle for Jonjo O’Neill. The five-year-old was third to Threeunderthrufive on her British debut at Ludlow.
MISS GEMSTONE (2.45) looks set to sparkle for thriving trainer Kim Bailey at Warwick.
The mare got back on track over fences when third to Princess Roxy at Fakenham.
The seven-year-old didn’t quite get home over 2m 5f so can strike slightly down in trip.
SPRINGTOWN LAKE (3.53) ought to repeat last year’s success in the Budbrooke Handicap Chase.
Team Hobbs’ charge ran well for a long way when fifth over three miles in a Grade Three at Wetherby in December.
The nine-year-old is back on an attractive mark so looks ready to resume winning ways.
The conditionals’ handicap hurdle is tricky but it’s worth siding with UISCE UR (4.23).
Ben Pauling’s mare can defy a 5lb hike for outbattling the useful Calarules at Doncaster.