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Rich Ricci: has sent Wilhelm Vonvenster to British trainer Nicky Richards
Rich Ricci: has sent Wilhelm Vonvenster to British trainer Nicky RichardsCredit: Edward Whitaker

Newmarket: Anthony Burke

Sun Hat (1.25 Lingfield, nap)

Can continue on an upward curve by winning here on handicap debut from a workable mark.

Others to follow
Lingfield: 12.20 Curious Fox, 12.50 Storm Blitz, 2.00 Gaslight, 2.35 Heeyaam, 3.10 Referee, 3.45 Broughton Excels
Wolverhampton: 5.15 Alaskan Bay, 6.15 Canford's Joy, 6.45 Pride's Gold, 7.15 Fightwithme, 7.45 Fares Alpha, 8.15 So High, 8.45 Troilus

North: Richard Young

Wilhelm Vonvenster (3.25 Newcastle, nap)

In-form trainer has a 50 per cent strike-rate in bumpers this season and this Flat-bred 4yo has reportedly been working well and should have too much foot for more stoutly bred rivals on racecourse debut.

Others to follow
Cheltenham: 1.15 Snookered.
Lingfield: 12.20 Red Cymbal, 12.50 Madame Vitesse, 1.25 Rebel Assault, 2.00 Port Of Leith, 3.45 Spirit Of Zebedee.
Newcastle: 12.00 Weather Front, 12.30 Cousin Oscar, 1.05 Bertie Blake, 1.40 Brave Spartacus, 2.15 Rubytwo, 2.50 Expresstime.
Wolverhampton: 5.15 Roy's Legacy, 5.45 Traveller, 6.15 Majdool, 6.45 Castle Hill Cassie, 7.15 Fiction Writer, 7.45 Metatron, 8.15 Cadeau D'Amour, 8.45 Kilbarchan.

Lambourn: Nicholas Deacon

Pym (3.35 Cheltenham)

Has always been highly rated and made a great start to his hurdling career with a smooth win at Chepstow. Surprisingly beaten last time, but looks worth persevering with and is ready for this step up in grade.

Others to follow
Cheltenham: 1.15 Dream Du Grand Val, 2.25 Mr Whipped.
Lingfield: 2.00 Uncle Jerry.
Wolverhampton: 5.45 Universal Command, 8.45 Felix The Poet.

West Country: Andrew King

White Moon (2.25 Cheltenham, nap)

Has the make and shape for jumping fences and is expected to put a bold show on his chasing debut.

Others to follow
Cheltenham: 12.40 The Young Master, 1.15 Dostal Phil, 1.50 Shanahan's Turn, 3.35 Darlac.

Longshot: Vishal Junglee

Diamond Lady (12.20 Lingfield, nap)

Course-and-distance winner who steps down in class with Tom Marquand in the saddle. Drawn in stall one and has a chance at what should be a decent price.

Topspeed: Dave Edwards

Count Meribel (2.25 Cheltenham, nap)

Recorded a smart time when defying top weight on his chasing debut at Carlisle recently and looks an exciting prospect over fences.

Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason

Dostal Phil (1.15 Cheltenham, nap)

Failed to live up to expectations on his only start last season but shaped encouragingly in a decent novice hurdle on his Uttoxeter reappearance and could prove well treated on his handicap debut.

Ireland: Tony O'Hehir

Lady De Vesci (8.30 Dundalk)

A course-and-distance winner last month and runner-up on her most recent visit to the polytrack nine days ago, the Michael Halford-trained five-year-old is well drawn in stall one and gets the vote to score under Colin Keane.

The Raceform Interactive nugget

Since 2013 Ann Hamilton has had eight runners over hurdles at Newcastle and they have produced figures of 13112215 (+£3.94 to £1 stakes). Irish import Point Break should be noted on that stat in the novices' hurdle at 12.00.


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