The Lowdown: going updates, racecards, news and tips for today's racing

Today's news

• SHIELDS UP: Paddy Brennan has urged the BHA to make
  gumshields compulsory for all jump jockeys, believing it can "help save lives" during falls.

• OFF AND RUNNING: Two of Newmarket's rookie trainers were celebrating on Thursday as Patrick Owens and James Ferguson enjoyed their first winners.

• TIME TO INNOVATE: Leading figures within racing have suggested the sport needs to keep seeking ways to make the racecourse experience memorable in an effort to arrest the trend of declining attendances.
  
  
• TITLE TALK: Danny Tudhope has said he is up for another jockey's championship challenge but admits Oisin Murphy will be tough to beat after finishing second to him last season.

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Today's meetings

**STAR FIXTURE**
Lingfield (AW) (first race 1.10)
It could be a good afternoon for Mark Johnston, as King's Advice, who was highly progressive last summer, returns to action in the 2m conditions stakes (2.10), with stablemate Mildenberger among three rivals. Johnston also has Sky Defender in the 1m2f handicap (3.15) who is bidding to follow up a course-and-distance win last time. Read the preview for that race here.
Going Standard
SPOTLIGHT TIP: Noble Peace (1.10)

Catterick (1.00)
Going Good to soft, soft in places

Chepstow (1.20)
Going Heavy (the last fence in the home straight and the old water jump down the back straight will be omitted)

Newcastle (AW) (4.15)
Going Standard

Dundalk(AW) (5.00)
Going Standard

Key non-runners

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Today's tips

Keith Melrose's top tip

Air Navigator (4.00 Chepstow)
Travelled strongly when third to Worthy Farm over 3m1f last time and holds leading claims if seeing this trip out.

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Today's video

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