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Today's news
- D-DAY:Douvan looks set to make his eagerly-awaited comeback from a 565-day absence in thetote.com Fortria Chase at Navan (2.10) on Sunday.
- BRITBET IN THE RING: A surprise new player has moved into the British betting ring after racecourse pool and betting shop operator Britbet were handed two prime slots at Ffos Las for 2020.
- SUN SCREEN: Aintree has acted to try and prevent a repeat of the Old Roan Chase debacle when the fences in the home straight were omitted because of the low sun but the ITV4 feature, which can not be moved from a 2.40 start, remains at risk.
- RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING: Today marks the beginning of Responsible Gambling Week, a cross-industry initiative to promote safer betting.
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Today's meetings
**STAR MEETING**
Newbury (first race 12.55)
Nicky Henderson takes the wraps off Champ, who has RSA Chase aspirations this season, with JP McManus's seven-year-old returning in a beginners' chase (2.05) at Newbury. Read the preview here.
Going Good to soft - GoingStick 7.8
Distances 12.55, 1.30, 2.35 & 4.15 +61yds, 2.05 +85yds, 3.10 +99yds and 3.40 +67yds
SPOTLIGHT TIP: Champ (2.05)
Thurles (12.50)
Going Yielding
Market Rasen (1.05)
Going Soft, good to soft in places on hurdle course - GoingStick chase 6.0, hurdle 6.4
Distances 1.05 +168yds; 1.40, 2.15, 2.45, 3.20 & 3.50 +228yds
Sedgefield (1.15)
Going Soft, heavy in places - GoingStick 5.8
Distances 1.15, 1.50, 2.55 & 4.00 -2yds, 2.25 +30yds and 3.30 +21yds
Chelmsford (AW) (4.25)
Going Standard
Southwell (AW) (4.40)
Going Standard
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Today's tips
Robbie Wilders' top tip
Atletico(6.25 Chelmsford)
Caught the eye again when denied a clear run over course and distance last time and is extremely well treated on past form.
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- 8.12 Sandown: 'The idea is for this and then Royal Ascot' - Heron contenders on trial for big-thinking connections
- 7.37 Sandown: 'This is not the be-all and end-all' - will hot favourite Royal Rhyme see off his Brigadier Gerard Stakes rivals?
- 7.07 Sandown: 'The trip will really suit him' - is a new staying star about to emerge in the Henry II Stakes?
- 6.37 Sandown: 'He should have a big chance' - can the Hannon yard add to outstanding record in National Stakes?
- 3.20 Ayr: 'He won't be sending her up there for no reason' - Red Danielle could be the answer to competitive Listed race