Lingfield and Wolverhampton take centre stage on Monday, with both tracks hosting all-weather action live on Sky Sports Racing.
2.00 Lingfield – Bedford Flyer and The Thames Boatman clash
The Michael Appleby-trained Bedford Flyer is ultra consistent on the all-weather – especially at Lingfield – and continued that good run last time when finishing a close third behind smart rival Kylian. He comes here off an unchanged mark and will be dangerous if allowed an easy lead over his favourable course and five-furlong distance in the Weekly £5 Free Bet With BetUK Handicap.
The Thames Boatman is another that loves the course and distance, being three from four at the track and finishing just behind Bedford Flyer the last day. He struggled to get on terms then but this looks a shade easier and he will be competitive.
Michaela’s Boy was in the winners’ enclosure on his last start at Wolverhampton over the festive period. He is 1lb higher this time and warrants his chance for the Robert Cowell team.
1.30 Lingfield – Tadreeb chases hat-trick
Since joining Rod Millman, Tadreeb has won both of his starts and seems to have a real affinity for jockey Oliver Searle who takes a valuable 5lb off his back. He won a shade cosily despite hanging last time out and carries a 4lb penalty for the Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap.
Super Hit has joined the Darryll Holland yard since his win on his last start at Chelmsford for Marco Botti. He was clearly primed just before the sales to go well and returns for new connections 5lb higher. Tony Carroll is a dangerous man to discount at this stage of the year and his horse Charlie Mason ran Tadreeb close on January 3.
7.00 Wolverhampton – Havana Sky returns
Havana Sky currently sits second in the All-Weather Horse of the Year standings and looks to continue his good run despite getting beat when stepping up in trip last time. Dropping back to six furlongs will surely suit and he remains on a mark of 71 for the BetUK: It’s Where The UK Bets Handicap.
Rebel Path was last seen winning at Chelmsford for Stuart Williams in a competitive handicap. Olivia Haines took 7lb off his back last time out and does the same again.
He will face the Philip Kirby-trained Kitaab, who is consistent and makes his first start this year with Cam Hardie onboard. He is up 2lb for his last start when he was beaten a nose.
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