I’LL BE KOT NAPPING
KOTMASK (2.30) looks set to star for Gary Moore in the Chatteris Fen Juvenile Hurdle at Huntingdon.
The gelding oozed class when slamming the useful Boulette on his British debut at Fontwell last month.
The four-year-old looks a Graded performer so should strike for his thriving trainer.
KARAKORAM (1.0) ought to hit the heights for shrewd handler Grace Harris in the conditionals’ hurdle. The sevenyear-old relished returning to 2m 3f when denying Spirit Of Rome at Taunton and still lurks on an attractive mark.
COOPER’S CROSS (12.50) can bag a hot novices’ chase at Sedgefield for Stuart Coltherd.
The gelding gave Winds Of Fire most resistance at Newcastle in November.
The seven-year-old didn’t stay three miles so stands to resume winning ways dropped in trip. Brian Ellison excels here so it’s worth backing SON OF THE SOMME (1.20) in the handicap hurdle.
The seven-year-old put in his best shift yet when just denied by Ginger Du Val at Doncaster in November. The gelding looks open to progress so ought to open his timber account on the softer surface.
ROAD WARRIOR (2.20) can extend Rebecca Menzies’ winning streak in the feature chase. The gelding should defy a well-earned 4lb hike for a course and distance rout of Poldark Cross on Boxing Day.
There are decent bets on the Lingfield all-weather headed by CAFE SYDNEY (1.10).
Tony Carroll’s charge bounced back when chasing home the progressive No Flies On Me here a week ago and remains fairly treated under the excellent Luke Morris.
CAPLA SPIRIT (2.40) can claim the competitive AWC Handicap for skilled Gay
Kelleway. The five-year-old was chinned by Impeach over six furlongs here last week. The gelding was staying on strongly so should star upped a furlong.
John Best and Karen Jewell are in peak form so it’s worth backing BURABACK (3.10) in the Coral Handicap.
The three-year-old was a close third to New Shepard over a mile at Kempton four weeks ago. The gelding is even better here so can land a tricky event over seven furlongs.