Fakenham card gets the green light on a landmark day for Frankel at Catterick

Catterick plays its part in a landmark moment for Frankel this afternoon as Solo Saxophone becomes the iconic superstar's first runner over jumps in the juvenile hurdle (12.50).

Placed in three of his five starts on the Flat and bought for €62,000 at the Goffs Horses In Training Sale in October, the Dan Skelton-trained colt faces nine rivals on a debut certain to generate plenty of interest.

Fakenham, meanwhile, has passed a second inspection and will join Catterick in providing the jumping action, while Southwell stages an all-weather fixture.

Going report

Catterick first race 12.20
Good to soft, soft in places (GoingStick: Chase 7.4; Hurdle 7.7 at 9am on Tuesday)

Southwell 12.30
Standard

Fakenham 12.40
Soft

Market movers

Catterick 12.50 Beach Break 9-2 (from 13-2)

Southwell 1.00 Tigerwolf 9-1 (from 16)

Southwell 3.30 Gnaad 7-2 (from 9-2)

What to back

Graeme Rodway scours the formbook to dig out the best bets for the day – plus get all the naps from around the training centres.

What to read

Richard Johnson talks to Julian Muscat about his bid for a third jockeys' title. Elsewhere, trainer Mark Bradstock is eyeing a return in the new year for Coneygree following the 2015 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner's wind operation.

What to watch

Our expert Racing Postcast panel look forward to the big races at Ascot and beyond on Friday and Saturday, as well reflecting on the key issues from the weekend.

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Final thought

Halcyon Days has been a real star for Rebecca Menzies, having improved a staggering 32lb last season. He makes his second start of the campaign in the 1m7½f handicap chase at Catterick (2.50) and on the evidence of his comeback at Ayr last time, he looks well capable of winning more races.

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