Latest going and betting moves from around the tracks today
Uttoxeter has the distinction of hosting one of the biggest fields seen in a beginners' chase this or any season on a card that features five races with double-figure fields.
Not even the declaration of Grade 2 Prestige Hurdle winner Chef Des Obeaux for his chase debut could put off his rivals as the ground continues to soften.
Fontwell is also well populated for its seven-race card and Southwell has its usual eight-race Flat card on the Fibresand.
Going report
Southwell (AW) (first race at 11.50)
Standard
Uttoxeter (12.30)
Soft (GoingStick: 7.3)
Distances: 12.30, 1.00, 2.00, 3.30 +26yds; 2.30 +36yds.
Fontwell (12.40)
Soft, good to soft in places (GoingStick: 4.5)
Distances: 12.40, 1.40, 2.40, 3.10, 3.40 +45yds 1.10, 2.10 +67yds
Market movers
12.50 Southwell - Capla Demon 11-2 (from 7-1)
1.50 Southwell - Decision Maker 14-1 (from 18-1)
3.10 Fontwell - Findusatgorcombe 10-3 (from 5-1)
What to back
Graeme Rodway leads the tipping team for members.
The Tips Box is full of other expert advice and Signposts Sweetspotshas some stats-based pointers for punters.
Robbie Wilders has a capital tip in the quickfire ten-second slot.
What to read
Trainer Kayley Woollacott keeps the faith in her novice chaser Lalor after his Sandown defeat.
The New One, triple winner of Saturday's Unibet International Hurdle, could be making a farewell appearance in this year's Cheltenham race. Find out why here
What to watch
Join Bruce Millington, Nick Watts, Dave Orton and Paddy Power's Paul Binfield for reflections on the Tingle Creek and all things Cheltenham this weekend.
Week four of the popular Upping The Ante with Richard Forristal and Gavin Lynch seeking some Cheltenham Festival value after last week's action and ahead of another big weekend.
The best of Racing Post Sport
Last round of Champions League group matches and Premier League leaders Liverpool are far from certain to qualify but Dan Childs has a bet for their Anfield meeting with Napoli
Mark Langdon puts the Barcelona v Tottenham game under the spotlight and there are previews of the four other ties.
Final thought
Punters could not wait last night to pile on Hammer Gun for the Follow Sun Racing On Twitter Handicap (2.20) in his back yard that is Southwell where he has produced six of his seven career wins, including this race last year.
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