Side with Henderson runner at Lingfield
On The Blind Side can bounce back from a couple of disappointing runs to scoop the pot in the Cazoo Hurdle at Lingfield on Friday.
Nicky Henderson’s 10-year-old looked to be out of his depth in both the Long Walk Hurdle and the Relkeel, though he was second in the Grade Two Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury on his first start of the season.
He only found Thomas Darby two and a quarter lengths too good that day, and had Paisley Park over eight lengths back in third place.
On The Blind Side just has to repeat that performance to be in with a big shout of winning the £26,000 first prize.
Hudson De Grugy has won four of his seven starts since joining Gary Moore’s stable and can carry on the good work in the Sovereign Handicap Hurdle.
The five-year-old has proved to be a shrewd acquisition from France and has been well-placed by his new trainer.
Moore gave Hudson De Grugy his first taste of Lingfield last month ahead of this test and it resulted in a cosy win over the course and distance. It would be no surprise if he follows up.
Broken Halo led all the way when opening his account over fences last time out and can back that it up by taking the Weatherbys nhstallions. co.uk Novices’ Chase.
Jockey Lorcan Williams was able to ease Broken Halo down in the closing stages, yet Paul Nicholls’ charge still crossed the line 19 lengths ahead of his nearest pursuer Mario De Pail.
Broken Halo had showed plenty of promise when third to Pats Fancy on his first run over the bigger obstacles at Chepstow. He looks to have a bright future in his new discipline.
Eclair D’Ainay ran out a ready winner of the Castleford Chase at Wetherby last time out and a 7lb rise is unlikely to stop him doubling up in the racehorselotto.com Handicap Chase.
The eight-year-old, trained by Dan Skelton, enjoyed being out in front and put in a solid round of jumping as he saw off the useful Cheddleton by six and a half lengths.
Light Flicker can make it two wins from three visits to Market Rasen when he returns for the racingtv.com Handicap Chase.
The 10-year-old, trained by Ryan Potter, was runner-up in the corresponding contest 12 months ago and got his head in front on his return last month.
The track, and two miles and five and a half-furlongs, obviously suit him and he looks to have sound claims.
The impeccably-bred Diavolo got off the mark at Kempton last month and looks a good bet to double up in the MansionBet Beaten By A Head Handicap at Newcastle.