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

Today's news

• DREAM START: Showjumper Joe Whitaker enjoyed a stunning first ride under rules as an amateur with a last-gasp victory at Newcastle.

• GOING FOR GOLD: Presenting Percy's owner Philip Reynolds thinks his star chaser has what it takes to claim the Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown on Sunday.

• GRIDLOCKED: The ambitious plan to bring racing to the city centre of Liverpool appears all but over, though the BHA is still open to the concept.

• INFORMATIVE CONTEST: division two of the mile maiden at Kempton (5.15) could provide plenty of future pointers with Group One Power, Lady Sansa, Endured and New Zealander among some well-bred newcomers.

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Today's meetings

**STAR FIXTURE**
Leicester (first race 1.45)
The 2m6½f novices' handicap chase (2.15) is the standout race on the sole remaining jumps card, with Pistol Whipped, a course-and-distance winner last time out, leading the betting. The six-year-old will attempt to stay unbeaten over fences and you can read the preview here.
Going Hurdle course - Heavy; Chase course Soft, heavy in places (GoingStick Hurdle 3.2, Chase 4.2 at 6.45am)
SPOTLIGHT TIP: Ardmayle (3.15)

Kempton (AW) (4.45)
Going Standard to slow

Key non-runners

Keep up to speed with today's non-runners and the latest changes with Raceday Live.

Today's tips

Keith Melrose's top tip

Late Romantic (2.15 Leicester)
Drops in grade and this small-field race could offer Paddy Brennan the option to boss it from the front..

Live Tipster
Dave Randall is in the chair to provide live insight through the day on Raceday Live.

Today's video

Gavin Lynch and David Jennings discuss the Stayers' Hurdle and answer your questions in the latest episode of Upping The Ante.

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