All the morning news on a day of great weather and quality racing
Warm temperatures and sunny weather is forecast across Britain making perfect conditions for a day at the races on Tuesday and there is plenty to get stuck into on a day where the jumps outnumbers the Flat in Britain.
The Flat makes a strong start at Beverley and Chepstow with just Sedgefield over the jumps but in the evening it is all jumping at Ffos Las and Southwell. Wincanton's scheduled meeting was abandoned because of firm ground.
It's even in Ireland with Tramore hosting a seven-race afternoon meeting over the jumps before the scenic Killarney hosts a Flat card starting at 5.20.
The best, in official class rating terms, is saved late with Southwell serving up on the only Class 3 race (6.40), a 1m7½f handicap chase.
Going report
Beverley (first race 1.50)
Good to soft, good in places (GoingStick 5.9)
Distances: 3.50, 4.20, 4.50 & 5.25 +7yds
Chepstow (2.00)
Good, good to firm in places (GoingStick 7.0)
Tramore (2.05)
Good
Sedgefield (2.10)
Good (GoingStick 6.9)
Distances 2.10, 3.10 & 5.15 -185yds
Killarney (5.20)
Good to firm, good in places
Ffos Las (5.30)
Good (GoingStick 7.4)
Southwell (5.40)
Good (GoingStick 7.5)
Market movers
2.00 Chepstow - Sir Roderic 5-2 (from 100-30)
4.20 Beverley - Highwaygrey 11-2 (from 8)
5.05 Tramore - Sandycove Island 4-1 (from 13-2)
What to back
Maddy Playle has the quickfire three for today...
What to read
James Stevens has unearthed some interesting contenders running today as Nicky Henderson sends runners to Sedgefield.
There is also the sad case of an abandoned horse left to die but with a happy outcome.
What to watch
Saturday sees the return of Laurens and connections have updated David Carr on her progress.
The popular Postcast looks back at Chester, Lingfield and Ascot and ahead to the midweek action.
The best of Racing Post Sport
The play-offs continue and Mark Langdon is expecting another belter between Midlands rivals West Brom and Aston Villa in their second leg of the Sky Bet Championship play-off semi-final.
Final thought
Sedgefield's closing bumper (5.15) was won by Master Debonair last season, who went on to win at Listed level and run well at Graded level. This year's renewal includes a few promising types, such as debut winners Carry On and Connective.
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Published on 14 May 2019inPreviews
Last updated 12:53, 14 May 2019
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