Five northern dark horses who can light up the winter

Reivers Lad and Ryan Day on their way to winning the novice chase at Newcastle on Thursday

Reivers Lad: the prolific winner looks a chaser to followCredit: John Grossick (racingpost.com/photos)

The likes of Definitly Red, Sam Spinner, Waiting Patiently and Simply Ned are set to fly the flag for the north this season. Away from the big names, we picked out five northern-based horses worth following.

Albert's Back
Mick Easterby
Form figures: 11/2-3
Racing Post Rating: 140h

Ran five times on the Flat but has shown his best form over hurdles with two wins and a second in three starts. Returned from over a year off with a good second at Newcastle last February and was set to appear back on the Flat at Nottingham last month but refused to enter the stalls. His hurdle form is strong and he posted a solid chasing debut when third at Wetherby on Saturday.

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Andrew DietzReporter

Published on 16 November 2019inNews

Last updated 13:40, 16 November 2019

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