Maiden looks set to belatedly get off the mark at Leicester

North Colin Russell

Frankie Ballou (2.35 Leicester, nap)

Yet to win in 16 attempts but shaped as though he was going to make a much better chaser than hurdler when third in a decent race at Catterick on his first run over fences and fancied to fare even better this time.

Others to follow
Chelmsford 5.50 Celtic Artisan, 6.25 Specialist, 7.00 Aldreth, 7.30 Gold Flash.
Kelso 1.25 Reivers Lad, 1.55 Spanish Fleet, 2.25 Cyrus Darius, 3.00 Bernardelli, 3.35 Hartforth, 4.05 Mister Marker, 4.40 Some Reign.
Leicester 4.50 Street Entertainer.
Lingfield 1.45 Edged In Blue, 2.45 Jack Flash, 3.20 Good Time Ahead, 3.55 Watersmeet, 4.30 Spirit Of Zebedee, 5.00 Cadeau Magnifique.

Newmarket Anthony Burke

Faience (6.25 Chelmsford, nap)

Ran a decent debut when seventh in a better race at Kempton last month and is expected to appreciate this longer trip. Wiliam Haggas's filly has since worked well on the Al Bahathri.

Others to follow
Lingfield 1.45 Sea Tea Dea, 2.15 All Good, 2.45 Arzaak, 3.20 Critical Thinking, 3.55 Calling Out, 4.30 Red Invader, 5.00 Mercy Me.
Chelmsford 7.30 Plucky Dip, 8.00 Free To Roam.

Lambourn James Burn

Affair (3.20 Lingfield, nap)

Trip could be the making of this filly, who has bits of form to suggest she can be useful and there was encouragement on her last run when she got going too late.

Others to follow
Chelmsford 6.25 Traveller, 7.00 Silver Quay.
Kelso 4.05 Black Thunder.
Leicester 3.10 Morning Reggie, 3.45 Winner Massagot, 4.20 Magic Money.
Lingfield 2.45 Juan Horsepower, 3.55 Retrieve.

West Country Andrew King

Triple Chief (2.05 Leicester, nap)

Definitely not the easiest to win with but connections are hopeful that have found a good opportunity for him to collect.

Others to follow
Leicester 2.35 Crown Hill.
Kelso 1.55 Vicenzo Mio, 3.00 Saphir Du Rheu.

Topspeed Dave Edwards

Mercian Prince(3.10 Leicester)

Still in the hunt when falling three out at Cheltenham last month and Amy Murphy's progressive six-year-old is well worth another chance.

Racing Post Ratings Steve Mason

Born Survivor (2.25 Kelso, nap)

Posted a career best figure behind a couple of progressive types at Newbury and the drop down in trip on more testing ground should not pose a problem.

Longshot Ed Quigley

Desert Strike (4.30 Lingfield)

Veteran hasn't fired on all cylinders lately, but is back on a winnable mark, and cannot be ruled out granted his form at the track.

Ireland Tony O'Hehir

Awayinthewest (2.20 Clonmel)

An easy winner of a bumper at Fairyhouse in December, the Pat Fahy-trained five-year-old performed creditably on her two starts over hurdles last month, more recently when fourth behind Toe The Line at Leopardstown. The extra two and a half furlongs in today's mares maiden should suit and the daughter of Getaway gets the vote to score under Davy Russell.