Monday banker: sprinter can make mockery of opening mark

African Friend
3.45 Thirsk

A draw closest to the normally favoured stands’ side rail at Thirsk is the icing on a tasty cake for followers of African Friend.

The lightly raced sprinter makes his handicap debut off 77 and, in all likelihood, is well treated as he bids to follow up a fluent Windsor win.

Far less exposed than his rivals, African Friend can prove the punters’ pal by making all.