All the going and non-runner news on a day of competitive jumping action

With just one day until racing returns to Cheltenham, jumps fans have a day to savour with action across three tracks.

Carlisle's seven-race card has attracted an excellent assortment of runners, with talented hurdlers Delire D'Estruval and Stowaway Magic clashing in the beginners' chase (2.30).

The smart Drinks Interval won the Mares' Novice Hurdle on Ludlow's card last season, and a good field contest this year's race (3.20). A six-race fixture at Southwell completes the jumping action.

Flat fans have two meetings to get stuck – at Thurles in the afternoon and then an evening offering on the all-weather at Chelmsford.

Going report

Carlisle (first race at: 1.55)
Good, good to soft in places (GoingStick: 6.6 Hurdle, 6.3 Chase)

Thurles (2.05)
Good to firm, firm in places

Ludlow (2.10)
Good, good to firm in places (GoingStick: 7.3)

Southwell (2.20)
Good (GoingStick: 7.6)

Chelmsford (5.15)
Standard (AW)

Market movers

2.20 Southwell
Getonsam 12-1 (from 14)

2.30 Carlisle
Hawk High 15-2 (from 9)

4.25 Ludlow
Mick Maestro 9-4f (from 3)

Non-runners

4.10 Carlisle Manwell
3.20 Ludlow Bold Image
4.00 Southwell Fire Ahead
6.15 Chelmsford Sweet Dreamer
7.45 Chelmsford Intense Style
7.45 Chelmsford Abel Tasman
8.15 Chelmsford Mezmaar
8.15 Chelmsford Lamb Chop

What to back

Paul Kealy offers his best bets for Thursday's racing and you can find out what our regional experts fancy for the day here.

What to read

John Gosden talks about the chances of Roaring Lion, who is heading to the US for the Breeders' Cup Classic.

With the countdown to Winx vs Benbatl in the Cox Plate, hear what trainer Chris Waller thought of Matt Chapman's pre-race antics.

What to watch

Get one step ahead on the weekend's racing action by listening to the latest Podcast.

The best of Racing Post Sport

Bruce Millington, Steve Palmer and Paddy Power's Iain McLaughlin take a look at the weekend's golfing action in the latest Golf Podcast.

Final thought

Perhaps one of the most interesting races of the day is the last one, the competitive novice contest at Chelmsford (8.45). Smart Champion, Toshima and Keltie were all winners last time.

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