The Lowdown: going updates, news and tips on Cheltenham Trials day

Today's news

• STAYERS SHOWDOWN: Last season's Stayers' Hurdle hero Paisley Park bids to make it a magnificent seven victories in a row in the Cleeve Hurdle, but faces a stiff test against If The Cap Fits. Read the preview here.

• DONCASTER ACTION: Dingo Dollar has not won since February 2018 but finished fifth in November's Ladbrokes Trophy. He bids to return to winning ways in the Sky Bet Handicap Chase (3.15), where he is one of 14 runners. Read analysis from Keith Melrose.

• TITLE RACE: Eight-time champion jumps rider Peter Scudamore believes Richard Johnson will struggle to retain his jockeys' championship. Johnson broke his arm at Exeter on Tuesday.

• SECRET TO SUCCESS: Henry de Bromhead has revealed that dressage has been key to getting the best from his horses.

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**STAR FIXTURE**
Cheltenham (first race 12.40)
All eyes are on Cheltenham ahead of Trials day, with a number of top horses out to enhance their festival claims. The galliardhomes.com Cleeve Hurdle (3.35) features a clash between Paisley Park and If The Cap Fits, while Santini looks to boost his Gold Cup credentials in the Paddy Power Cotswold Chase (3.00).
Going Soft
SPOTLIGHT TIP: Lalor (1.50)

Lingfield (AW) (12.00)
Going Standard

Doncaster (12.20)
Going Good to soft, good in places

Fairyhouse (12.25)
Going Yielding to soft (chase); Yielding (hurdle)

Uttoxeter (1.20)
Going Heavy, soft in places

Kempton (AW) (4.30)
Going Standard to slow

Key non-runners

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Today's tips

Pietro Innocenzi's top tip

Cobra De Mai (3.15 Doncaster)

Well handicapped sort who has his ground for the first time this season and will appreciate the return to a left-handed track.

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Today's video

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