Donald McCain back in action at Musselburgh as Verdana Blue heads to Kempton

Two jumps meetings headline this afternoon's action with racing at Wincanton and Musselburgh.

The Somerset track hosts an attractive eight-race card headlined by the £13,900 2m4f handicap chase (2.50) in which owner-rider David Maxwell will partner the consistent seven-year-old Chef D'Equipe.

North of the border, Musselburgh's seven races feature the return of Donald McCain-trained runners to the track, following the conclusion of the trainer's equine flu quarantine.

Afternoon and evening morsels are on the menu for Flat fans, with action coming from Southwell before Kempton takes the reigns for eight races under the lights, during which Verdana Blue will doubtless be the main attraction (6.30).

Going report

Wincanton (first race at: 1.20)
Good (GoingStick 6.0 at 9.55am on Tuesday)

Musselburgh (2.10)
Good, good to soft in places (GoingStick: 7.3 at 6.45am on Wednesday)

Southwell (2.30)
Standard to slow

Kempton (4.55)
Standard to slow

Market movers

2.20 Wincanton - Canny Tom 22-1 (from 25)
3.05 Southwell - Handsome Bob 14-1 (from 16)
4.55 Kempton - Secret Picnic 7-1 (from 6)

What to back

Maddy Playle fancies one at Kempton this evening.

What to read

Nicky Henderson believes Might Bite is coming back to his best, David Carr talks to Donald McCain about his return to action and Paul Nicholls readies his festival team

What to watch

The best of Racing Post Sport

Can Chelsea rebound from their dramatic Carabao Cup loss on Sunday?

Elsewhere, league-leaders Liverpool face Watford and second-placed Manchester City meet West Ham.

Final thought

The return of the Donald McCain string to British courses means the equine flu crisis should be very much behind him. McCain is double-handed at Musselburgh, first by Henry's Joy in the 2m7f novice handicap chase (3.45) and followed by The Character in the 2m handicap hurdle (4.20).

For the freshest betting advice, based on latest going and market conditions, don't miss the Live Tipster every afternoon. Just click Raceday Live at racingpost.com or the mobile app