Going news and punting pointers as jump racing resumes in Britain
Wetherby has fended off the mini beast from the east to signal the return of jump racing in Britain following two blank days.
With snow-hit Exeter already cancelled, Wetherby had to pass an inspection on Monday but it is all systems go for a card headlined by an £18,500 3m handicap hurdle (3.40).
After two jumps meetings in Ireland on Monday, Clonmel keeps the show on the road, while the all-weather action comes from Newcastle in the evening.
Going report
Wetherby - first race 2.00
Heavy, soft in places. Rail movements: Races 1, 2, 4, 5 & 6 +60yds, Races 3 & 7 +30yds
Clonmel - 2.10
Heavy
Newcastle - 5.35
Standard
Market movers
3.40 Wetherby Eminent Poet (13-2 from 8-1)
3.50 Clonmel The Conditional (10-1 from 16-1)
7.45 Newcastle Odds On Oli (4-1 from 5-1)
8.15 Newcastle Viking Way (16-1 from 22-1)
What to back
Graeme Rodway leads our team of experts with betting insight for the day (members only), while you can get advice from the training centre in our free-to-view Tips Box. Maddy Playle heads to Wetherby for the Ten Second Tip . . .
What to read
The Samcro team are holding fire on a decision about the star novice hurdler's future. Our experts have their say on the conundrum.
Members can access an unmissable interview with master trainer Aidan O'Brien.
What to watch
Our expert panel, featuring Pricewise supremo Tom Segal, reflect on the Cheltenham Festival and look ahead to the start of the Flat season on Saturday . . .
The best of Racing Post Sport
Dan Childs looks into who will get a seat on England's World Cup plane to Russia – plus we've got tips for tonight's domestic action.
Final thought
Those in the north would have breathed a collective sigh of relief after Wetherby passed an inspection for today. A number of meetings in the region have been lost to the adverse weather in recent days and more additional fixtures would be welcomed.
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Published on 20 March 2018inPreviews
Last updated 08:18, 20 March 2018
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