JAM CAN SPREAD JOY TO PUNTERS

GIVEN fast ground, a stiff five furlongs and with a run under his belt, GINGER JAM (2.40) looks a must bet in the feature Sky Sports Racing Sprint Handicap at Bath this afternoon.

The Nigel Tinkler-trained charge had form figures of 131 at the track last season and had a lovely blow out in preparation for this race when sixth of 12, beaten less than two lengths at Beverley two weeks ago.

The quicker going at the Somerset track will be hugely in his favour and he can take the scalps of fellow course and distance winners Second Collection and Secretfact.

On what is a tough-looking card of low-grade handicaps, I am prepared to give Sheena West’s LIMELIGHTER (3.15) another chance off top weight in a mile-and-ahalf handicap.

The five-year-old comes here fit from hurdling and has a cracking chance based on his third over the course and distance in October.

The other meeting of the day takes place at Wetherby and FOX HILL (4.05) is steadily building to peak fitness for Eric Alston.

This might be the time to support this mare following her eye-catching run at Pontefract last time out.

This spring ground is also more in her favour but she has Soul Seeker to beat.

HARROGATE (4.40) looks a big player in the class six sprint at having run his bets race for ages on the Tapeta at Southwell.

This looks his easiest task for a long time, a remark that also applies to

NATIONAL CHARTER (5.45) in the staying event.

The last named only has four career runs under his belt but has always looked as though a test of stamina would bring out the best in him.

And off a rating of just 61, he looks set to shed his maiden tag at the fifth time of asking. His partner, Tom Marquand (above) can initiate a double aboard Simon and Ed Crisford’s well-bred newcomer

WAAHAAT (1.45) in the opening fillies’ novices’ stakes.