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

Today's news

• CHAMPION PROSPECT: Top juvenile hurdler Pentland Hills is set to return at the weekend at Cheltenham, where his opponents include a runner from Australia.

• FLAG FIASCO: After the confusion at Sandown on Saturday, leading commentator Simon Holt has called for red flags to replace yellow ones to stop a race.

• WAITING FOR CHRISTMAS: Connections of Waiting Patiently are planning their next move after an encouraging effort in the Tingle Creek Chase.

• TUESDAY PROFILE: Former champion jockey and TV pundit John Francome is the latest big name under the microscope in our compelling series (£).

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Today's meetings

**STAR FIXTURE**
Tramore (first race 12.20)
The highlight of the day is a seven-race card from Tramore, including a mares' handicap hurdle. The market is headed by Ask Heather, who returns to hurdles after falling over fences. Read the preview here.
Going Heavy

Fontwell (12.30)
Going Soft
SPOTLIGHT TIP: Two Sams (12.30)

Uttoxeter (12.40)
Going Heavy

Wolverhampton (AW) (3.45)
Standard

Key non-runners

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Today's tips

Paul Kealy's top tip

Mortens Leam (3.00 Fontwell)
Showed signs of improvement last time from his seasonal return, and has performed well at this track in the past. Looks well handicapped and should go well.

Live Tipster
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Today's video

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