Instinct suggests backing Harrison-trained seven-year-old at Hexham

Newmarket: David Milnes

Khuzaam (5.15 Kempton, nap)

Ran an eyecatching debut when second to Dawaam at Lingfield last month and fancied to defy a wide draw. The Roger Varian-trained juvenile has since worked well on Warren Hill.

Others to follow
Lingfield 11.40 Fearsome, 12.10 Ambient, 1.10 Swiss Knight, 1.40 Military Law, 2.40 Beauty Salon, 3.10 Baasha.
Leicester 2.00 Lazarus.
Kempton 3.40 Backstreet Girl, 4.15 Jean Valjean, 4.45 Alhaazm, 5.45 Holy Heart, 6.15 Wimpole Hall, 6.45 Potters Lady Jane

North: Richard Young

Alto Des Mottes (1.50 Hexham, nap)

Has dropped a fair way in the weights and best effort for some time when second to Incholm at Doncaster on ground much quicker than ideal last time. Fancied to reverse placings with that rival on this softer surface.

Others to follow
Hexham 12.50 Notonebuttwo, 1.20 Derriana Spirit, 2.20 Lawtop Legend, 2.50 Instingtive, 3.20 Strike West.
Kempton 4.15 Port Of Leith, 6.15 Saryshagann, 7.15 Mr Potter.
Leicester 1.30 Debrouillard, 3.00 Little Pippin.
Lingfield 12.10 Matterhorn, 12.40 Fieldsman, 1.10 Areen Heart.

Lambourn: James Burn

Hula Girl (7.15 Kempton, nap)

Filly was fancied at the track last week but did not run. She has some useful all-weather form and is on a workable mark so can gain compensation.

Others to follow
Kempton 3.40 Nefarious, 4.15 Times Past, 4.45 Just The Man, 5.45 Twist, 6.16 Get Back Get Back.
Leicester 1.00 Versifier, 3.30 Bailarico.
Lingfield 2.10 Intermodal, 3.10 Big Bad Lol.

West Country: Tim Mitchell

Know The Score (12.20 Hexham, nap)

Well-regarded point-to-point and bumper winner who shaped encouragingly on hurdling debut. Has a bright future and should take all the beating with conditions in his favour.

Others to follow
Hexham 2.50 Kavanaghs Corner.
Leicester 1.30 Ebony Gale, 2.00 Jacbequick, 2.30 Cotswold Way, 3.30 Dark Episode.

Longshot: Sam Hardy

Swiss Cross (12.40 Lingfield)

Veteran five-time course winner who has a plum draw on the inside. Age should be no barrier in this low grade handicap and Grace McEntee claims a useful 7lb.

Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason

Instingtive (2.50 Hexham, nap)

Ran right back to his best when just touched off from out of the handicap at Carlisle last week and the Harrison-trained seven-year-old should be hard to beat in this grade at today's weights.

Topspeed: Dave Edwards

Fume (4.15 Kempton)

Has been beaten a neck twice recently and despite nudging up the weights can deservedly gain a belated first success.

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The Raceform Interactive nugget

In 2018 Inchcolm has had two wins and two places from five starts in class 5 handicap chases. He goes for a third win in a row at Hexham (1.50), a course he often does well over.

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