13:55 Uttoxeter
I love this time of year as we get to see the wraps taken off some nice types and I think we could see another potentially useful one in the shape of TANGO ARUMBA. This mare by Shantou won her sole Irish point impressively and then made a successful start for David Pipe in a bumper at Newton Abbot where she was well backed. The yard have made a fast start to the season with some good winners already and if this mare takes to hurdling at the first attempt she will be a danger to all. I know the yard think a fair bit of her so it will be interesting to see how she fares. Clifton Bridge has shown ability in bumpers and could be a danger now hurdling but Inflagrante has experience on side and was a very good second here last time so would also have to be seriously respected.
14:20 Wetherby
The hat-trick seeking NAME IN LIGHTS should be capable of making a winning return at Wetherby on Friday. He was thoroughly progressive when last seen bolting up by 9 and a half lengths at Wincanton before following up easily at Kempton, justifying cramped odds in the process. He has looked a different proposition since being fitted with a tongue-tie and if he is ready to roll on handicap debut he will be tough to beat. Parisiencore is a very solid yardstick and he will take advantage if the selection disappoints. He won at Haydock and Perth before finishing a good second at Bangor when last seen in May. He lacks match practice too but still has to be feared. Osprey Call won at Warwick in February and is another that might have more to come this season so is also noted.