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Craven meeting

Going updates and market movers with Classic possibles in action at Newmarket

Newmarket hosts the big meeting today
Newmarket hosts the big meeting todayCredit: Edward Whitaker

The return of racing on the Rowley Mile is undoubtedly the highlight on an exciting Tuesday for Flat fans.

New stars announce themselves every year at the Craven meeting and the Nell Gwyn Stakes (3.35) is arguably the likeliest place to spot a possible future Classic winner, although the Listed Feilden Stakes (3.00) and European Free Handicap (2.25) provide an intriguing undercard to the big Group 3.

Jumps fans are catered for by a card at Exeter, while all-weather enthusiasts can enjoy an evening meeting at Wolverhampton.

Going report

Newmarket (first race 1.15)
Good to firm, good in places (GoingStick: 8.3 at 8.30am)

Exeter (2.05)
Good to soft, good in places (from good, good to soft in places) (GoingStick: 7.3 at 8.15am)

Wolverhampton (5,45)
Standard

Key non-runner

Newmarket 3.00 4 Spanish Mission (temperature)

Market movers

2.25 Newmarket - 2 Shine So Bright 3-1 (from 4)
3.50 Exeter - 10 The Happy Chappy 6-1 (from 8)
4.45 Newmarket - 5 Maamora 4-1 (from 6)
5.20 Newmarket - 5 Never Do Nothing 9-2 (from 7)
5.35 Exeter - 7 Grumpy Charley 5-2 (from 7)

What to back

Maddy Playle has picked out three bets for Newmarket in Tuesday's ten-second tips.

Members can see the Pricewise selections for the opening day of the Craven meeting here, while our regional experts keep you covered across all three of the day's meetings in the daily Tips Box.

What to read

The Nell Gwyn is the feature race on day one of the Craven meeting. Read the preview, including quotes from connections, for the Group 3 race here.

Away from the action at Newmarket, Paul Nolan has warned National Hunt Chase second Discorama could miss the Irish Grand National next week.

What to watch

Watch jump racing titans Nicky Henderson and Paul Nicholls visit each other's yards to check out the facilities and discuss their different training methods.

The Scottish Grand National review Postcast is also available now, including an in-depth look at the Craven meeting.

The best of Racing Post Sport

The Champions League continues this evening with two quarter-final second legs. Manchester United have an uphill task at Barcelona, a match Mark Langdon has previewed and selected his best bet for here.

Final thought

Although the Nell Gwyn is the official feature, the form of the Feilden Stakes is always worth following. St Leger winner Kew Gardens finished third in the race last year, and Golden Horn and Intello went on to Classic glory after winning the race in recent seasons.


Read The Briefing from 8.30am daily on racingpost.com with all the day's latest going, weather, market moves and non-runner news


Matt ButlerDeputy news editor

Published on 16 April 2019inCraven meeting

Last updated 10:02, 16 April 2019

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