ITV Racing returns on Easter Monday with action from Kempton, Plumpton, and Fairyhouse.
Edwardstone for Sussex Champion Chase
The Sussex Champion Handicap Chase over 2m1f presents a good opportunity for Edwardstone to secure another win. Alan King and Tom Cannon will be looking to guide the 12-year-old to victory. Edwardstone was a fortunate winner at Kempton in January. He was also far from disgraced in the Peterborough Chase at Huntingdon.
Devils Advocate in the Magnolia Stakes
The Listed Magnolia Stakes is over 1m2f. Devils Advocate may prove too strong on this occasion for the Gosden team and William Buick. My selection is unbeaten on the all-weather tracks. He won a decent handicap at Doncaster last season. He was outclassed in a Group 1 at Ascot.
Healys Pub for Irish Jumps Action
The Irish jumps action includes a handicap hurdle over an extended 2m5f. Healys Pub might have more to offer. He was an eye-catching fifth before a second at Naas. He then scored at the same track last time. He kept on strongly. He might be thrown in off 123 for Oliver McKiernan. Phillip Enirght takes the ride.
Midnight Rumble’s Fitness Advantage
There’s a handicap over 1m4f. Midnight Rumble has a fitness advantage over many. He should hit the frame for Alan King and Rossa Ryan. He has a good draw to work from. He didn’t do too much wrong at Southwell last time against a hotpot. He will be held up for a late thrust.
The Yellow Clay in Grade 2 Hurdle
A Grade 2 hurdle is over 2m4f. It won’t be easy under 11st 12lb, but The Yellow Clay was still traveling all right when stumbling. He came down after three out in the big 2m5f handicap won by Jingko Blue at the Cheltenham Festival. Jack Kennedy rides for Gordon Elliott.
Lady Mariko in Fillies and Mares Handicap
A handicap over 6f is for fillies and mares. Lady Mariko runs for Dylan Cunha and has James Doyle on top. The filly ran a cracker at Ascot last season when third in a big field. She will finish off better than most. This is very winnable.
Other selections include Found A Fifty, Champagne Powder, Showurappreciation and Candonomore.