Lightly raced youngster Lisp can strike for in-form King stable

North: Richard Young

Ubaltique (1.35 Haydock, nap)

Has won four of six starts over fences at Haydock – including this race last year – and will like the ground. He should be better for his latest effort over hurdles after a break and is on the same mark as for his last win.

Others to follow
Ascot 2.25 Sam Spinner, 3.35 Neitzsche
Haydock 11.50 McGowan's Pass, 12.25 Raise A Spark, 1.00 Off The Hook, 2.05 Better Getalong, 2.40 Clan Legend, 3.15 Road To Gold
Lingfield 1.10 Red Bond, 2.50 Final
Newcastle 11.40 Bingo D'Olivate, 12.10 Absolutely Dylan, 12.45 Buster Valentine, 1.20 Gold Opera, 1.55 Eternally Yours, 2.30 Le Frank, 3.05 Alright Sunshine

Newmarket: David Milnes

Wissahickon (2.15 Lingfield, nap)

Fancied to kick off a winter campaign on the right note after some smart work on the Al Bahathri. Trained by John Gosden, this course-and-distance winner gets weight from main rival Big Country.

Others to follow
Lingfield 12.35 Becker, 1.10 Water's Edge, 1.45 Ghazawaat, 2.50 Lord George, 3.25 Konigin

Lambourn: James Burn

Lisp (3.35 Ascot, nap)

Alan King's stable is in decent order and this looks a good slot for the unexposed and consistent four-year-old, who should have no problem with the ground.

Others to follow
Ascot 12.40 Fields Of Fortune, 1.15 Rayvin Black, 1.50 Janika, 2.25 Call Me Lord, 3.00 Gold Present
Haydock 12.25 Whatswrongwithyou, 1.00 Papagana
Lingfield 12.35 It's All A Joke, 1.10 Robert L'Echelle, 1.45 Jamaican Jill, 2.15 Mango Tango, 2.50 Redicean, 3.25 Zarrar
Newcastle 2.30 The Dubai Way

West Country: Andrew King

Overtown Express (1.50 Ascot, nap)

Makes seasonal comeback and has put up some of his better performances when fresh. He will not be inconvenienced by conditions.

Others to follow
Ascot 12.40 Ballygown Bay, 1.15 Dolos, 2.25 Unowhatimeanharry, 3.00 Favorito Buck's, 3.35 Jolly's Cracked It
Haydock 12.25 Brelan D'As, 1.00 Danse Idol, 2.40 Daklondike

Ireland: Tony O'Hehir

Gunfire Reef (12.50 Thurles)

Looks the part again after beating a subsequent winner at Punchestown last time.

Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason

Theo's Charm (3.15 Haydock, nap)

Well handicapped on the pick of his course-and-distance form and the booking of a decent conditional looks a positive as he bids to bring a lengthy losing run to an end.

Topspeed: Dave Edwards

Western Ryder (3.35 Ascot)

Although competing on unfavourable terms, he was surprisingly made favourite for a conditions hurdle at Cheltenham a week ago and acquitted himself well to finish third. Losses can be recouped.

Longshot: Sam Hardy

Tornado Watch (3.35 Ascot)

Second in the American Grand National behind Jury Duty, he came from off the pace to finish a respectable fifth in a hot handicap at Fairyhouse last time.

The Raceform Interactive nugget

Gold Opera has won three times in four runs at Newcastle and has a perfect record over 2m4f or shorter. He lines up in the 1.20 at the track over a suitable distance.

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