Fancy a bet? Our regional experts pinpoint their biggest fancies of the day

Newmarket: David Milnes

Merchant Of Venice (4.45 Newcastle, nap)

The son of Bated Breath shaped as if this stiffer track would suit when staying on to score by half a length over this trip at Kempton in December. The four-year-old has since moved well on Warren Hill.

Others to follow
Newcastle 4.10 Awesome Gal, 5.15 Gentlemen, 5.45 Jack The Truth, 6.15 Pearl Spectre, 6.45 Power Of Life, 7.15 Malaysian Boleh.

North: Colin Russell

Flood Defence (4.10 Newcastle, nap)

Didn't get the best of runs when third on the Tapeta at Wolverhampton last time and, with today's stiffer track expected to suit, he has a sound chance of gaining compensation.

Others to follow
Market Rasen 1.50 Dr Richard Kimble, 2.20 Mrs Vonn, 2.55 Bally Conor, 3.25 Twotwothree, 4.00 Newberry New, 4.30 Loch Linnhe.
Newcastle 4.10 Flood Defence, 4.45 Harbour Bay, 5.15 Bobby Joe Leg, 5.45 Landing Leg, 6.15 Testa Rossa, 6.45 Half Full, 7.15 Star Cracker.

Lambourn: James Burn

Clarendon Street (2.55 Market Rasen, nap)

Nicky Henderson won this race 12 months ago with Burrows Edge and could be celebrating again as this six-year-old is well regarded, has solid form and was impressive when bolting up at Wetherby last month.

Others to follow
Market Rasen 1.50 Lisheen Castle, 4.00 Royals And Rebels.

West Country: Tim Mitchell

Eur Gone West (4.30 Market Rasen, nap)

Shaped as though this step up in distance would suit at Uttoxeter and connections are hopeful of a bold showing now dropped 2lb in a first-time hood and tongue-tie combination.

Others to follow
Market Rasen 2.20 Parlour Maid.

Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason

Transpennine Star (3.25 Market Rasen, nap)

Still a maiden over hurdles, but has shown on more than one occasion that he is capable of scoring off his current mark and should go well in an open looking race.

Topspeed: Dave Edwards

Lisheen Castle (1.50 Market Rasen)

Placed in Listed company on the Flat, he made an encouraging hurdling debut when successful at Wetherby last month and looks poised to add to his tally.

Longshot: Vishal Junglee

Pearl Spectre (6.15 Newcastle)

Phil McEntee-trained eight-year-old is well drawn and could prove difficult to peg back if allowed an easy lead in front.

The Raceform Interactive nugget

Callum Rodriguez is 2-2 when riding Pea Shooter and the pair aim to maintain the unbeaten partnership at Newcastle.

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