Three runners to look out for Nottingham and Wolverhampton tonight
Following an afternoon when both codes shared the limelight, it is all about the Flat this evening with Nottingham staging a twilight card starting at 4.35 and an all-weather fixture at Wolverhampton due off at 6.00. Here are three horses worth following.
There will be plenty of interest in the Richard Hannon-trained colt on his first racecourse appearance as he is a half-brother to the yard's multiple Group-race winner Toormore, who sadly died last month.
A 290,000gns yearling, he is a rare Coolmore-owned runner for Hannon and, although he does not hold any fancies entries at this stage, he has the pedigree to make a name for himself.
The experienced Global Conqueror, who holds an entry in the Dante, is likely to be a warm order but Department Of War could give him most to think about.
Saigon City
6.45 Nottingham
The highlight of the evening is the Listed 188Bet Barry Hills Further Flight Stakes, for which Mount Moriah, who was placed in the Irish St Leger and Long Distance Cup last year, will be a short-priced favourite.
It might be worth taking a chance at an each-way price on the race-fit Saigon City, who made a winning comeback on his favoured soft ground at last month.
The race will act as a prep for next month's 188Bet Chester Cup for the Declan Carroll-trained stayer, but he has won at the course and should make a bold bid.8.30 Wolverhampton
It is somewhat of a surprise that the highest-rated jumper running on Saturday is not in action at Ayr, but in a maiden on the all-weather at Wolverhampton.
Far from disgraced when fifth in the Champion Hurdle last month, the Alan King-trained six-year-old will be in for a culture shock as he makes his Flat debut.
He faces two Godolphin colts, who are stepping up to the extended 1m4f trip for the first time, and it will be fascinating to see how he gets on.
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Published on 21 April 2018inNews
Last updated 14:25, 21 April 2018
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