Racing Lee landed a 2pt NAP in yesterday's column, check out his five tips for Friday plus a Cheltenham ante-post selection.
Newbury 12:15
SINATRA
(1.5pt WIN @ 7/4)
I’m hoping Sinatra will hit all the right notes on his second hurdle start.
He easily won a bumper at Chepstow this time last year, and then followed with a fair fourth behind three subsequent winners, one who is now a stablemate and a Listed winner.
He made smooth headway over hurdles at this course and distance last time out and was a huge eye-catcher, only fading near the line.
He looks to come forward for that and connections will be hoping he can make amends here.
Newbury 13:15
HIGHLAND CRYSTAL
Highland Crystal was most impressive on debut at Punchestown, and the trainer sent over Martin Pipe winner and recent Grade 2 scorer Wodhooh to win this in 2023.
(NAP)
Newbury 14:25
HELTENHAM
He boosts a terrific record here, and is on a fair mark returning from wind surgery.
This is a good pot to bag, for a team in red-hot form.
Newbury 15:00
IMPOSE TOI
*STAYERS HURDLE (March)
IMPOSE TOI (0.5pt WIN @ 20/1)
Impose Toi comes here on the back of a very easy handicap win.
Although he has to step up the graded table, it was done it the manner that he could take the leap with ease.
He’s been a top handicapper and danced in good races, including over a middle distance at this course when winning well at the line.
If he does show his worth here, he will be cut for the Stayers Hurdle in March, so it’s worth a small play incase we see the brilliance.
(NEXT BEST)
Southwell 15:15
MARSHMAN
(1.5pt WIN @ 2/1)
He goes well fresh, doesn’t have a penalty now, and has the form to take this.
If last luck plays her part from the draw, he has every chance.
