A quality renewal of the Grade Two Towton Novices' Chase tops the bill at Ffos Las on Saturday – live on Sky Sports Racing.
1.15 Ffos Las – Cherie d'Am, Hillcrest and Handstands title
Quality renovation of the remodeled DragonBet Towton Money' Chase see Ben Pauling's Handstand yield weight everywhere. Winner of the Grade 2 Esher Money Chase at Sandown last month, he looks an exciting recruit over fences and a bold bid under Ben Jones can be expected.
Cherie d'Am she has been the subject of bullish reports from her connections and it must be feared that she comfortably claimed the mares-listed event at Warwick.
Others should be mentioned Saint Davy who was third behind Handstands last time, while Henry Daly Hillcrest trying to bounce back from his defeat at Cheltenham.
2.00 Newcastle – Last winners Sol Cayo and Midnight Lion clash
Fionn McSharry feels the recent course and distance winner Sun Cayo who improved on his recent efforts to comfortably agree to a similar event, and has to fear him as he goes to class for Gamble responsibly at BetUK Handicap.
The midnight lion rates an obvious danger having scored nicely at this track on his last two starts but this looks a tougher task than his 5lb higher rating.
Others should be mentioned Lerwick who disappointed when favorite last month but remains fit to return for the Ed Bethell team.
6.30 Wolverhampton – Hat-trick sought by Manara face Patrol
Kevin Philippart de Foy trained Manara has improved since taking on handicap company, impressively winning both starts. He can continue to improve and rate the winner despite the 11lb weight gain.
Dylan Cunha Patrol built on a couple of placed efforts to get off the mark at Southwell last start but will need to step up again as he moves up in grade. Fernando and Time of Allegra they deserve respect in this Gamble responsibly at BetMGM Handicap.
The best of the rest
Evan Williams' Juby Ball looks like a runner's choice for DragonBet backs the British Racing Maiden Hurdle in Ffos Las (12:12 p.m.), but he will have to do better than the promising ones Dunskay which goes for the Jones and Pauling team song.
Stolen silver and Sticky it looks like they will clash at 14.58 DragonBet Independent Bookmaker Handicap Hurdlewith One Big Bang also in the mix for James Owen.
Studio will be a popular runner at 15.10 Gamble responsibly at BetMGM Handicap in Newcastle though Penelope Valentine he has every chance in the hands of Luke Morris. Nice veteran Music takes over Showtime Mahomes in Extra winnings with BetUK Acca Club Handicap later on the card (4:45 p.m.).
In Wolverhampton, decent 19.00 Gamble responsibly at BetUK Handicap is titled with Master of my destiny who returned to winning ways at Lingfield on the final day.
Watch Ffos Las, Newcastle and Wolverhampton live on Sky Sports Racing on Saturday 11 January.