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The latest news and ground updates for the final day of the Craven meeting

Newmarket: the third day of the Craven meeting takes place
Newmarket: the third day of the Craven meeting takes placeCredit: Alan Crowhurst

The highlight of the final day of the Craven meeting at Newmarket is the Group 3 bet365 Earl of Sefton Stakes (4.10).

It has been won by the likes of Eclipse victor Notnowcato and Group 1 scorer Manduro, and 11 head to post for this year's intriguing renewal including the beautifully bred Elarqam and the progressive Sir Michael Stoute-trained Mustashry.

Both are on a retrieval mission with Elarqam disappointing following his fourth place effort in the 2,000 Guineas and Mustashry finishing down the field in the Breeders' Cup Mile last season, and the pair look potentially high-class individuals for Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum.

For jumps fans, Cheltenham hosts a quality card which includes the Grade 3 Junior Jumpers Fillies' Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (4.25) and three Listed contests.

Ripon hosts a seven-race card starting at 2.15 while Clonmel and Chelmsford provide the evening's entertainment.

Going report

Newmarket (first race: 1.50)
Good to firm, good in places

Cheltenham (2.05)
Good

Ripon (2.15)
Good, good to firm in places

Clonmel (3.55)
Soft

Chelmsford AW (5.25)
Standard

Market movers

3.15 Cheltenham - Oscar Rose 10-1 (from 12-1)
5.10 Ripon - Global Express 4-1 (from 5-1)
6.00 Chelmsford - Inaam 12-1 (from 18-1)

What to back

Our experts reveal their best bets of the day in the Tips Box, while Paul Kealy has selections from Cheltenham and Newmarket.

What to read

The unbeaten Skardu is 6-1 for the 2,000 Guineas following his success in the Craven Stakes, while Keystroke produces a 66-1 shock victory in the Abernant Stakes for Stuart Williams.

Newmarket correspondent David Milnes reports on horses working well in our weekly Newmarket gallops (M) and Wissahickon is the headline name as the final fields have been confirmed for Lingfield's All-Weather Championships Finals day on Good Friday.

What to watch

Maddy Playle, Tom Collins and Ron Wood join Paddy Power's Niall O'Reilly with their best bets for All Weather Championships Finals Day at Lingfield on Friday.

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Final thought

With Too Darn Hot's participation in the 2,000 Guineas in doubt, Persian King looks a real contender for Godolphin in the opening British Classic.


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