IT’S A WISE CHOICE
ARE U WISE TO THAT (2.30) is the smart choice in the novices’ handicap chase at Newbury.
Jonjo O’Neill’s bay relished 3m 1f when routing Midnight Our Fred at Cheltenham back in December.
The seven-year-old won with authority so should make light of a reasonable 5lb penalty.
CLASSIC KING (3.0) can reign supreme for Emma Lavelle in the novices’ hurdle.
The gelding gave The Doyen
Chief a fright on his first start over 2m 3f at Taunton last month, which looks to be excellent form.
DAVID’S WELL (3.33) seems set to shade a trappy handicap hurdle for thriving handler Chris Gordon.
The gelding got his act together when bolting up from Oval Street at Plumpton last month. The five-year-old has a bright future so can cash in on an attractive opening mark. DESTROYTHEEVIDENCE (4.08) ought to extend Kim Bailey’s super run in the Steve Jobar MND Hurdle.
The bay was not disgraced again in Grade Two company when fourth to Kerryhill at Doncaster two months ago.
The gelding retains plenty of ability so stands to deliver victory dropped in class.
SON OF THE SOMME (4.43) can make a winning start for trainer Toby Lawes in the handicap chase. The gelding signed off for Brian Ellison with a near miss to Jaytee over hurdles at Doncaster.
The nine-year-old looks well treated back over fences so can bag a tight event down in trip.
REPUBLICAN (5.20) should lay down the law for Harry Derham in the Betvictor Hurdle.
The nine-year-old denied Call Me Harry on debut for his yard at Musselburgh on New Year’s Day and stands to shrug off a 5lb hike. CAMP
BELAN (3.20) ought to shade the Vickers.Bet Chase at Hexham for Lucinda Russell.
The eight-year-old returned to peak from by dumping Heritier De Sivola at Ayr last month and can defy a 5lb rise for his thriving trainer.
Donald Whillans has hit form so it’s worth backing NIGHTS IN VENICE (4.30) in the handicap chase. The grey is open to progress over 2m 4f after brushing aside Travail D’orfevre at Ayr a month ago.