AL LOOKS AB FABRE
ALCANTOR (3.35) can call the tune for French ace Andre Fabre in the Craven Stakes at Newmarket.
The colt ended a superb juvenile campaign with a nearmiss to Sunway in a Saint-Cloud Group One and the three-year-old should be even better this season so can deny some talented opponents.
The leading trainer can double up with SUVIANA (5.20) in the National Stud Handicap. The filly showed a willing attitude to deny Sous La Neige when last seen at Deauville in August.
The four-year-old goes well fresh so can cash in on an inviting mark on her comeback.
WOODHAY WONDER (1.50) looks solid for Tom Ward in the trappy Bet365 Handicap.
The filly underlined her liking for HQ when routing
Commander Crouch in a hot event in October. The sprinter is open to progress at three so can make a winning return to her favourite venue.
PADESHA (2.25) can continue Dominic Ffrench Davis ’ flying start in the Wood Ditton Stakes.
The three-year-old can begin to justify some lofty entries by dispatching some promising rivals.
SHOULDVEBEENARING (3.00) can do the business in the Abernant Stakes.
Richard Hannon’s grey ended last season with a fine third to Kelina in the Foret at Longchamp. The colt will relish returning to six furlongs and will be primed after a spin at Wolverhampton.
JUNIPER (2.05) can blossom in the Challenger Series Final Handicap Chase at Cheltenham. The mare improved again for Anthony Honeyball caning Shirocco’s Dream at Wincanton.
The 10-year-old scored with plenty in hand so can bag this one under Harry Cobden. PRETENDING (2.40) can show that she’s the real deal in the Catesby Handicap Hurdle.
Lucy Wadham’s mare ran another blinder when chasing home I Love My Baie at Newbury. That is excellent form so the five-year-old can take full advantage of an attractive mark.
MALAITA (3.15) can shade the EBF Novices’ Handicap Chase Final for Melanie Rowley.