Missing Cheltenham could be a blessing in disguise for this Kempton contender

West Country Andrew King

Solomn Grundy (2.40 Kempton, nap)

Missed the cut at Cheltenham this week and can gain some compensation with conditions likely to be fine.
Others to follow
Kempton 1.30 Trevisani, 2.05 Clic Work, 3.15 Romain De Senam, 3.50 Mango Cap, 4.25 Pilansberg, 5.00 Vision D’Auteuil.
Uttoxeter 2.25 American, 3.00 Dashing Oscar, 5.50 Victarion.
Fontwell 1.40 Ms Parfois, 2.50 Midnight Tune, 4.00 City Supreme.

Lambourn James Burn

Divine Spear (2.40 Kempton, nap)

The trip will suit this likeable six-year-old at a venue where trainer Nicky Henderson hass plenty of winners.

Others to follow
Fontwell 1.40 Postbridge, 2.50 Leaderofthedance, 3.25 Fort Carson, 4.00 Magic Money, 4.35 Serpico.
Kempton 1.30 Peggies Venture, 2.05 Days Of Heaven, 4.25 Cultivator, 5.00 Rebel Commander.
Newcastle 3.45 Our Reward.
Uttoxeter 2.25 Pougne Bobbi, 3.00 Ordo Ab Chao, 3.35 Warrantor, 4.10 Rock My Style, 5.50 Portrush Ted.
Wolverhampton 6.45 Perfect Cracker, 8.15 Pacolita.

North Colin Russell

Late Date (3.10 Newcastle, nap)

Yet to win over hurdles, but feasibly treated, comes into the race in good form and has conditions to suit.
Others to follow
Newcastle 2.00 Reivers Lad, 2.35 Sharney Sike, 3.45 Dubai Angel, 4.20 Halcyon Days, 4.55 Lady Buttons, 5.30 Sky Full Of Stars.
Uttoxeter 2.25 Baywing, 3.00 SkyKhan, 3.35 Blakemoun, 4.45 Dartford Warbler, 5.20 Agent Louise.
Wolverhampton 5.45 Cosmic Tigress, 6.15 Magistral, 645 Coillte Cailin, 7.15 Everything For You, 7.45 Mount Cheiron, 8.15 Bint Arcano.

Newmarket David Milnes

Amazement (6.45 Wolverhampton, nap)

The son of Lope De Vega ran out a ready winner from Count Montecristo over course and distance last time. James Tate’s chestnut has thrived since and can defy a 5lb rise.
Others to follow
Wolverhampton 5.45 Ali Bin Nayef, 7.15 Weloof, 8.15 Lady Lydia.

Racing Post Ratings Steve Mason

Lady Buttons (4.55 Newcastle, nap)

Initiated an impressive handicap hat-trick when scoring over course and distance in January and could still be a step ahead of the assessor.
Topspeed Dave Edwards

Amazement (6.45 Wolverhampton)

Had a bit left in the locker when successful over trip and track last month and James Tate’s four-year-old may still be ahead of his mark.

Longshot Ed Quigley

Gevrey Chambertin (3.35 Uttoxeter)

In the process of running a big race in the Eider last time until unseating and can go well with conditions to suit.
Ireland Tony O’Hehir

The Church Gate (3.55 Limerick)

Placed on his last two starts, more recently when runner-up to Coole Craft at Thurles nine days ago, and should prove hard to beat stepped up to 3m.