We have a busy day’s racing on Friday with action from Lingfield, Newbury and Wolverhampton, live on Sky Sports Racing…
2.00 Newbury – Came From Nowhere and Le Frimeur clash in cracking opener
A strong opening BetVictor Novices’ Hurdle where Came From Nowhere and Le Frimeur feature among a field of eight.
Jeremy Scott’s Came From Nowhere has improved with each start over hurdles and having scored at Hereford in December he landed a decent handicap at Ascot the following month. That was a comfortable success, and he must have obvious claims, but has not been seen since and has undergone wind surgery too.
Le Frimeur was the subject of positive reports before making a winning debut at Chepstow in November and given he has been off since, a market watch is advised.
Of the remainder, Itsinthename arrives in form having landed a Catterick maiden on his first start for Nick Scholfield and Doujadou caught the eye when behind Bossman Jack at Chepstow.
7.00 Wolverhampton – City Of Poets and First Principle contest valuable handicap
City Of Poets and First Principle clash in the main event of the evening, the SBK: Dont Settle For Less Handicap at Wolverhampton.
James Tate saddles City Of Poets who was last seen winning over this course and extended mile distance in November and with that form looking strong, he will be fancied to make a winning return and take his all-weather record to three from four.
First Principle is the main danger for William Haggas and Tom Marqaund. Second in the Lincoln Trial here on his return from a break, he will strip fitter and can go close off a 1lb higher mark.
Plenty of alternatives include Advancing, while Dosman and Zryan are closely matched on their Southwell run last month.
2.42 Lingfield – Alba Gu Brath and Felix Gem head field
In-form pair Alba Gu Brath and Felix Gem feature among a field of seven for the competitive Always Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap at Lingfield.
Alba Gu Brath, runner-up on both previous starts, stepped up on that form to make all at Newcastle in January. Having still showed signs of greenness on that occasion, he could have more to offer and warrants respect as he tackles handicap company for the first time.
Felix Gem justified favouritism when getting his first success in a novice stakes at Chelmsford last month and makes plenty of appeal on this handicap debut stepped up to a mile and a quarter.
Impossible Mission is up 5lb for his Wolverhampton victory, while the well-bred Al Azd is another for the shortlist.
Best of the rest
3.32 Newbury – Peacenik and Botox Has feature. Supreme Malinas will be popular for the Skeltons.
3.00 Newbury – Cornish Storm will be fancied for Stuart Kittow.
2.30 Newbury – Fair Class Three with Lylian and He Knows Better among five runners.
4.07 Newbury – Plenty of last-time winners in here including Kallista Love.
5.16 Newbury – Hunters Chase with Mister Coffey the pick.
5.25 Lingfield – Goldmoyne bids for a four-timer.
3.12 Lingfield – Profit Street seeks a hat-trick.
