SANDOWN PARK

Race 2 No6 MAGICAL KING (Every Manner)
Coach: Stuart Edmunds – Jockey: Ciaran Gethings

Sturdy traveller MAGICAL KING has been discovered missing for a flip of foot on the finish of his races, although he ran nicely in his solely earlier outing in handicap firm right here earlier than Christmas. Higher floor as we speak may additionally play to his strengths and he may cause issues to closely favoured Jingko Blue.

Race 4 VIRGIN BET SCILLY ISLES NOVICES’ CHASE (Grade 1)

No4 LE PATRON
Coach: Gary Moore – Jockey: David Noonan

LE PATRON can show the important thing to an interesting contest, the result of which can impact a few Cheltenham markets. The six-year-old has proven an affinity for this monitor, numbering the Grade 1 Henry VIII Novices’ Chase right here final month as the ultimate of three triumphs from as many begins over fences. He repelled the problem of Colonel Harry, who may very well be the one to trigger him most issues.

Race 5 No3 ED KEEPER (Nap)
Coach: Sam Thomas – Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies

ED KEEPER is without doubt one of the most fun horses within the Thomas secure, and one thought to have a really vibrant future. He impressively opened his account over hurdles at Newbury and would absolutely have adopted up at Cheltenham on New 12 months’s Day however for placing down on the ultimate flight.

He gave the impression to be nonetheless in second gear, however the error triggered him to misplaced his again legs and extinguished his profitable likelihood. The handicapper has raised him 5lb for getting overwhelmed, however the son of Hunter’s Mild is a winner with out a penalty on this admittedly best handicap hurdle. Two that may accompany him into exactas, trifectas and quartets are Saint Davy and Operation Manna.

Prediction: 1st ED KEEPER, 2nd Saint Davy, third Operation Manna, 4th West Balboa

Race 6 No9 KESTREL VALLEY
Coach: Nigel Twiston-Davies – Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies

Confirmed front-runner KESTREL VALLEY has proved a superb servant in her brief time with Twiston-Davies, with two success from three outings. The mare was ridden with extra restraint when coming dwelling unchallenged at Ludlow, the place her leaping was a pleasure to behold. Sandown is a totally completely different monitor, however one at which sound leaping is usually a prerequisite to success.

WETHERBY

Race 1 No7 STRONG BELLE (Nap)
Coach: Nigel Twiston-Davies – Jockey: Jordan Nailor

STRONG BELLE was within the course of of constructing life troublesome for Lavida Adiva when crashing out on the ultimate Catterick flight over Christmas. It was a much-improved providing for the gray, who’s none the more serious for that tumble and has been given time to recover from it. She labored nicely earlier within the week, and in in nice type.

Race 4 No7 BASHERS REFLECTION (Every Manner)
Coach: Ben Case – Jockey: Jack Quinlan

BASHERS REFLECTION bolted up at this stage right here in November, however was unable to repeat the efficiency when raised a notch on the category ladder at Aintree. It may show sensible to neglect that blip, and provides the chestnut the prospect to bounce again now returned to his favorite terrain.

MUSSELBURGH

Race 2 No4 PEACHES AND CREAM
Coach: Gavin Cromwell – Jockey: Ben Harvey

As the one Irish candidate for this Edinburgh Nationwide, PEACHES AND CREAM wants respecting. The previous Punchestown Pageant winner completed simply out of the cash on the Cheltenham November assembly. He’s a robust stayer and has had this contest on his radar ever since.

Race 4 No3 FLORIDA DREAMS (Nap)
Coach: Nicky Richards – Jockey: Danny McMenamin

FLORIDA DREAMS dodged what regarded a gilt-edged alternative final week to attend for the higher floor he’ll encounter as we speak. He won’t even begin favorite for this Class 2 contest, which tempts me to have extra on the previous Grade 2 Aintree bumper winner, who may be very nicely regarded at Greystoke Stables.

WOLVERHAMPTON

Race 2 No7 NIGHT AT SEA
Coach: Andrew Balding – Jockey: Harry Davies

On this aggressive all-aged handicap NIGHT AT SEA has the most effective credentials. The daughter of Sea The Stars has had just a few possibilities, however there was nothing mistaken along with her newest providing, when denied by a well-treated rival at Lingfield.

Race 3 No9 DIVINE BREATH (Nap)
Coach: Ralph Beckett – Jockey: Rob Hornby

The very best wager of the night time is DIVINE BREATH, though acquiring worth about her won’t be straightforward. When second on her Chelmsford introduction the Harry Angel filly drew away from the others. She’s nicely drawn to assault, and may deal with enterprise for high connections.

KEMPTON PARK

Race 2 No8 MON ETOILE
Coach: Charlie Johnston – Jockey: Joe Fanning

MON ETOILE stepped up appreciably on her earlier efforts when ending second in a Southwell maiden. If constructing on it, the Magna Grecia filly ought to justify the lengthy journey from North Yorkshire and open her account.

Race 3 No3 BELCAMO (Nap)
Coach: Andrew Balding – Jockey: David Probert

Newcomer Coppersmith can be of curiosity if attracting assist, however the confirmed expertise of BELCAMO seems to be a safer possibility. The Belardo colt chased dwelling Character Testing at Southwell which is the most effective type on supply.

Race 4 No5 SI SI LA BONNE
Coach: Jonny Portman – Jockey: Olivia Tubb

SI SI LA BONNE was getting back from a four-month absence when chasing dwelling Floating Voter at Wolverhampton final month with Tubb in her saddle for the primary time. The mixture are nicely drawn for this low grade handicap tun spherical a right-handed bend, and look the reply.