Going news and punting pointers on Surrey National day

Lingfield's jumps course supplies the highlight to kick off the week, the Surrey National (3.50). In testing conditions, the 3m5f handicap should provide a stamina-sapping examination of the 17-runner field which features familiar names such as Le Reve and Knockanrawley.

Jeremy Scott watched a talented novice hurdler win at Ascot on Saturday and another, Champagne Court, will try to defy a penalty in the opener (2.00) of a seven-race card at Carlisle.

Newcastle keeps the show on the road in the evening by hosting an all-weather card, with a competitive 6f handicap (7.00) the feature contest.

Going report

Lingfield (first race at: 1.45)
Soft, heavy in places

Carlisle (2.00)
Chase - soft, good to soft, soft in places, Hurdles - good to soft, soft in places

Newcastle (5.00)
Standard to slow

What to back

Today's lead tipster Richard Birch has put up one horse at each of the three meetings. Read all about his selections here.

Elsewhere, our regional experts can help keep you clued up with their best picks in the daily Tips Box.

What to read

Read all the fallout from Grand National hero Tiger Roll's somewhat unexpected Boyne Hurdle victory at Navan on Sunday.

After a hectic weekend featuring some excellent performances, get the latest view of our ratings experts.

What to watch

Harry Cobden had a super Saturday at Ascot, so why not see how well the young jockey got on in our mastermind series?

The best of Racing Post Sport

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Final thought

The regional Nationals are an excellent seasonal highlight for courses around the country and the Surrey National has attracted a very competitive field, which is something of a rarity on a Monday.

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