The Briefing: going news, market movers and punting pointers
After a frenetic weekend of racing, Monday's fare represents somewhat of a calming-down process but there are still three meetings to dissect, all tinged with bits of quality.
The four-runner 2m4f novice handicap chase (1.00) is part of the bonus series Plumpton offer and features on the seven-race card at the picturesque Sussex course, while the chasing debut of Fred Winter runner-up Style De Garde (1.45) could prove to be of most interest on the card at Hereford.
The most valuable race of the day is at Kempton, where a seven-race all-weather card takes place in the evening. A total of 13 horses are set to go to post for the £75,000 32Red London Middle Distance Series Final Handicap (6.00).
The Hughie Morrison-trained Buzz, fifth in the ferociously competitive November Handicap at Doncaster, will bid to score a fourth win on the Polytrack at Kempton.
Off the track, the five-day forfeits for the Betfair Chase will be released, with last season's Cheltenham Gold Cup one-two Native River and Might Bite expected to be among them.
Going report
Plumpton (first race at: 12.30)
Good (GoingStick: 7.7 at 8.30 on Monday)
Hereford (12.45)
Good (GoingStick: 6.7 at 9.00 on Monday)
Kempton (4.00)
Standard to slow
Market movers
12.45 Hereford - Bajardo 9-1 (from 14s)
1.30 Plumpton - Top Rock Talula 5-1 (from 7s)
3.35 Plumpton - Sizing Sahara 12-1 (from 18s)
What to back
Richard Birch offers three selections from Monday's action, including an evening pick from Kempton.
As ever, our regional experts are on hand to give you their best bets in the daily Tips Box.
What to read
Lalor's poignant win at Cheltenham on Sunday resulted in being cut significantly for the Racing Post Arkle. His success produced a big-race report that is well worth reading.
The jumps stable tours continue and they simply do not get any bigger. Click here to read part one of the Willie Mullins stable tour.
What to watch
The spills and thrills that come with being a jump jockey were for all to see at Cheltenham, so why not get a further insight into some of the challenges the riders face. Sam Twiston-Davies recently discussed life as a freelance jockey.
The best of Racing Post Sport
Following England's terrific fightback against Croatia to qualify for the semi-finals of the Nations League, Mark Langdon has provided an update on the latest odds for the competition.
Dan Childs has previewed Denmark's Nations League clash with Ireland this evening.
Final thought
Colin Tizzard throws open his doors to the media today. It could hardly come at a more important time, with Native River in Saturday's Betfair Chase and Elegant Escape in the Ladbrokes Trophy a week further on.
For the freshest betting advice, based on latest going and market conditions, don't miss the Live Tipster every afternoon. Just click Raceday Live at racingpost.com or the mobile app
Published on 19 November 2018inPreviews
Last updated 11:10, 19 November 2018
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