Harry can complete Southwell hat-trick
Harry Three can take the next step on his rise up the sprinting ladder by taking his 100 per cent record to three at Southwell tomorrow.
The Clive Cox-trained three-year-old has already created a good impression with two wins at Kempton at October and November.
Having sprung a little surprise at odds of 12-1 first time out, his reputation preceded him when he returned to the Sunbury venue six weeks later as he was sent off the 1-8 favourite. He did not let his supporters down, coming home a length and a quarter clear of the field with the minimum of fuss.
A half-brother to the stable’s smart Diligent Harry, Harry Three looks to have a big future himself and the Play CoralRacing-Super-SeriesFor Free Handicap is the next stage in his education.
Lammas can back up his success over this extended mile on New Year’s Day to land the MansionBet Beaten By A Head Handicap. David Loughnane’s five-year-old made light of a 145- day absence to score by two and a half lengths in smooth fashion from Hector’s Here. A 4lb rise for that effort seems pretty lenient.
Wonderwall can fulfil the promise of his first run over timber with victory in the Betting Better With Sky Bet Maiden Hurdle at Doncaster.
The Richard Spencer trained six-year-old looked like obliging when he approached the final flight in front at Newbury, but he made a mess of it, allowing Pull Again Green to gain the initiative and score by two and a half lengths.
Wonder wall did not give up the ghost, but the game was up on that occasion. Nevertheless it was a good first attempt and one that augurs well for the future. The Yeats gelding was a smart bumper horse last season, winning on his debut and finishing seventh in the Cheltenham’s champion bumper. He can make his mark over hurdles.
Champagne super over is expected to open his account over fences in the Sky Bet Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase after a decent performance at Exeter. The six-year-old, trained by Olly Murphy, was only two and a quarter lengths third behind Gladiateur Allen and Elixir De Nutz, who were separated by a nose.
That was a big step up on his first run over fences at Carlisle and there should be more to come.
Kissesforkatie looks the best bet of the afternoon at Exeter.
Jeremy Scott’s mare was a pretty useful bumper performer a few years ago – placing in Listed company – and has developed into decent sort over jumps. After a year off the track, Kissesforkatie can be forgiven for not being seriously competitive on her first two starts back and she raised her game in some style when boltingup over this course and distance on New Year’s Day.