OOOH THE BANTER!
BEBSIDE BANTER (2.45) can be the talk of the town in the novices’ handicap chase at Catterick.
Chris Grant’s charge improved again over fences when second to Big Bee Hive at Sedgefield. That is excellent form so the gelding should land another trappy contest.
SWEET FANTASY (3.15) can show she’s the real deal for James Owen in the novice hurdle. The useful Flat racer absolutely bolted up from
Villainess switched to timber at Plumpton.
The mare has a bright future so looks set to give weight and a beating to a decent field.
HASTON CLERMONT (3.45) can shade the handicap chase for Noel Williams.
The gelding was only denied a hat-trick by the well-treated
Twilight Glory at Chepstow.
The staying hurdle looks just as competitive but I’m backing
BURROWS HALL (4.15). Sue Smith’s charge relished 3m 1f when slamming Accidental Legend at this venue.
The seven-year-old scored with plenty in hand so can defy a 7lb hike.
McCAULEY’S TAVERN (5.30) can pay for a few rounds on the all-weather at Kempton.
Team Loughnane’s sprinter was an eye-catching third to
Alafdhal over course and distance. The four-year-old remains well treated so can resume winning ways in a similar contest.
BORA BORA (6.00) looks hot stuff for John Butler in the Women In Racing Handicap.
The speedster showed clear signs of a revival when third to
Thank The Lord here last time. The gelding is nicely unexposed over six furlongs so should get the better of his old foe.
NARIKO (6.30) looks a smart piece of recruiting by Hugo Palmer in the feature handicap. The gelding signed off for Kevin Ryan by cosily denying Cervaro Della Sala in a novice here.
The three-year-old is still open to plenty of progress so can cash-in on a fair opening mark.
HEERATHETRACK (7.00) is ready to resume winning ways for ultra-shrewd handler Mark Usher.
The grey won’t mind a drop back to seven furlongs after his fine third to Stoic Syd here.