Lingfield and Wolverhampton take center stage on Monday, with both tracks hosting all-weather action live on Sky Sports Racing.
2.00 Lingfield – Clash of the Bedford Flyer and The Thames Boatman
Michael Appleby trained Bedford Flyer is ultra consistent in all weathers – especially at Lingfield – and continued that good run last time when he finished a close third behind smart rival Kylian. He comes here from an unchanged mark and will be dangerous if allowed an easy lead over his favorable course and distance of five furlongs in Weekly £5 Free Bet with BetUK Handicap.
The Thames Boatman is another who likes the track and the distance, going three from four on the track and finishing just behind Bedford Flyer on the final day. He struggled to get a deal back then, but this looks a shade easier and will be competitive.
Michaela's Boy was in the winner's bracket on his last start at Wolverhampton over the festive period. He's up 1lb this time and guarantees his chance for Robert Cowell's team.
1.30 Lingfield – Tadreeb is chasing a hat-trick
Since joining Rod Millman, Tadreeb he has won both starts and seems to have a real affinity for jockey Oliver Searle who takes £5 off his back. He won the shade comfortably despite hanging out last time and carries a penalty of 4lb for Bet responsibly at BetMGM Handicap.
Super Hit joined by Darryll Holland a yard from his win on his last start at Chelmsford for Marco Botti. Apparently he was ready just before the sale to go well and is coming back for new links 5lb more. Tony Carroll is a dangerous man to discount at this stage of the year and his horse Charlie Mason ran Tadreeb closed on January 3.
7.00 Wolverhampton – Havana Sky returns
Havana Sky he is currently second in the all-weather Horse of the Year standings and looks set to continue his good run despite being beaten when he stepped up to the trip last time. A return to six furlongs will surely suit and he remains rated at 71 for BetUK: It's where the UK bets on handicap.
Rebel Path was last seen winning at Chelmsford for Stuart Williams in a competitive handicap. Olivia Haines took 7 pounds off his back last time and is doing the same again.
He will face Philip Kirby dressed A bookwho is consistent and first start this year with Cam Hardie on board. He was up 2lb for his last start when he was hit by the nose.
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