Makin raider to storm home

RACING: Weights rise no hindrance on Chelmsford return

STORM OVER can make a successful trip from Phillip Makin’s North Yorkshire yard to Chelmsford for the second time in three weeks when he goes for the Bet totetrifecta At totesport. com Handicap.

The six-year-old justified favouritism in good style when comfortably accounting for Concierge over this six furlongs, on what was his third start after returning from a two-month break.

There was plenty to like about the victory and a 4lb rise is unlikely to get in his way, as he could still be reasonably handicapped being 5lb lower than his career-high mark of 92 last spring.

A decent effort over five furlongs on his latest start suggests RODIN can open his account in the Book Online At chelmsfordcityracecourse.com Maiden Stakes at the fourth attempt.

Andrew Balding’s son of Mayson stuck to his task well despite going down by three-quarters of a length to Endowment.

He has improved from race to race and further natural progression should see him get his head in front.

HUNTERS STEP struck on his second start since joining Nigel Tinkler’s stable over a mile on this course and can double up in the Bombardier Golden Beer Handicap.

The four-year-old looks to have settled in almost straight away for Tinkler, having switched when Noel Wilson retired in November.

After a fair first run at the Gosforth Park track over seven furlongs in December, Hunters Step appreciated the extra furlong when beating Palazzo by a length.