Longshot: Mulcahys Hill can rise to the challenge in Challow Hurdle

Newmarket: Anthony Burke

Lambourn: James Burn

Lessons In Milan (2.10 Haydock, nap)

One of the few Nicky Henderson inmates who will relish testing conditions, he should have come on for his appearance at the track last month and is more than capable of landing a race like this.

Others to follow
Haydock 11.50 War Creation, 1.00 Mahlervous, 2.10 Lessons In Milan.
Lingfield 11.30 Montague, 2.55 Every Chance, 3.30 Attain.
Newbury 12.05 Nayati, 12.40 Royal Ruby, 1.15 Saint Calvados, 1.50 Brave Eagle, 3.00 Mulcahys Hill.
Taunton 12.50 Don't Ask, 2.00 Attest, 3.15 Sunshade.

West Country: Tim Mitchell

Diable De Sivola (1.50 Newbury, nap)

Shaped as though this mark was not beyond him when fourth in a competitive Cheltenham handicap last month. Yet to encounter conditions as testing as this but, with the stable in cracking form, if doing so he is expected to be in the mix.

Others to follow
Haydock 1.35 Fingerontheswitch.
Newbury 12.05 Acaro, 1.15 Chirico Vallis, 2.25 Daklondike, 3.00 Kilbricken Storm, 3.35 Solighoster.
Taunton 12.15 Kings Inn, 12.50 Dan McGrue, 1.25 Silent Steps, 2.00 Moabit, 3.15 If You Say Run, 3.45 Tikken Away.

North: Colin Russell

Harry The Viking (2.10 Haydock, nap)

Now in the veteran stage of his career, but stays particularly well and acts well on testing ground so, as he has a good record fresh, he is expected to give another good account.

Others to follow
Haydock 11.50 Cowslip, 12.25 Lastbutnotleast, 1.00 Waterlord, 1.35 Isaactown Lad, 2.45 Federici, 3.20 Vintage Glen.

Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason

Thomas Patrick(1.35 Haydock, nap)

Won at Exeter and made a well handicapped subsequent winner work hard over course and distance last time. Can go one better off a 4lb higher mark.

Topspeed: Dave Edwards

Back To The Thatch(2.25 Newbury)

Found one too good at Haydock earlier this month but Henry Daly's five-year-old receives weight from all his rivals and may go one better.

Longshot: Ed Quigley

Mulcahys Hill (3.00 Newbury)

Takes a big step up in class, but will relish underfoot conditions and should enjoy this test of stamina.

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