We have a busy day of racing on Friday with action from Doncaster, Southwell, Wolverhampton and Maidan, live Ski Sports Racing…
2.15 Doncaster – Fingal’s Hill and Guard Duties lock sirens in operation
The in-form Fingal’s Hill and Guard Duty great competition Virgin Bet supports safe gambling handicap in Doncaster.
Peter Atkinson’s 10-year-old was in good spirits when last seen in the summer, winning at Aintree and Hexham. He is 9lbs heavier than the first of those wins but should feature provided he is fit enough after the break.
Guard Duty is a heavy handicap who beat the stormer when third in a valuable event at Windsor last time and deserves respect under the same sign under Ben Jones.
Glynn Brae he looked promising when winning on his return in November before finishing well beaten when strong in the market at Sandown and will be expected to continue his progress.
1.15 Doncaster – A Big Bang and a Western Knight clash in a rewarding novice chase
Super execution of this Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places “Chasing Excellence” Novice’ Chase look One big bang and Western Knight clash.
James Owen dressed One big bang he opened his account over fences when seeing off Kamsinas in a two-runner race at Southwell last month and the excellent hurdler must be feared if he can step forward again.
Western Knight long regarded as a chaser in the making, he is another who has left his debut over the fences behind to score at the second asking. He moves back into the trip but will certainly be dangerous up front.
Of the others, 135 with obstacles Roadlesstravelled makes his fencing bow, while Larios is another thing to note about Harry Derham and Paul O’Brien.
7.15 Southwell – Well behaved fort titles
Fortification heading the field of seven to shoot Read Meg Nicholl’s blog at betmgm.co.uk Handicap in Southwell.
The Archie Watson son of Mehmas caught the eye as he comfortably prepared to stage a novice event at Wolverhampton in November and looks like one to focus on having undergone a castration operation since last seen.
William Haggas trained Magic Stone has finished in the top three on all starts to date, including when third on his comeback appearance at Wolverhampton this month. It was an attractive race given that he had little room to challenge and would be popular in the betting.
Recent course and distance winner Guernsey Angel rates the best of the others.
The best of the rest
1.45 Doncaster – Excellent heat where Irandando There is and Minella Jury they have a strong chance.
12.45 Doncaster – Paulingova You Deep better is expected.
4.00 Doncaster – Mask Of Zorro bids for a quadruple.
6.15 Southwell – Djordjo M seems to have obvious claims.
6.45 Southwell – A veteran Apparently looking for a hat trick.
4.10 Wolverhampton – Red-hot Lazarus represents Richard Hughes.
2.05 Square – Group three Firebreak Stakes with Fort Paine among seven runners.
2.40 Square – Group two Al Fahidi Fort – Mysterious night and Witness Stand (holly) on, The audience another to note now with David O’Meara.
3.15 Square – Group three Al Shindagha sprint features the usual suspects El Nasseeb, Mufasa and Dark Saffron.
3.50 Square – Group two Blue Point Sprint – Last year’s winner West Acre characteristics.
4.25 Square – Group one Al Maktoum Challenge – Jamie Osborne’s Heart Of Honor and Artorious fantasized.
5.00 Square – Group one Jebel Hatta – Opera Dance will be a hot order under William Buick. Midak is an interesting recruit for Ian Williams.
6.10 Square – Group three with Squares, Epic a poet and West The wind Punches declared.
3.00 Bahrain – Daniel and Claire Kubler have runners in addition to George Scott.