The Lowdown: waterlogging claims Lingfield but Newcastle and Down Royal on

Today's news

• MIXED FORTUNES: an additional 7mm of rain on Monday evening has forced Lingfield to cancel its jumps meeting due to a waterlogged track, while Newcastle officials brought forward their 8am inspection with no concerns over frost. Down Royal's fixture also goes ahead after passing a morning inspection.

• BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN: Ireland's champion jockey Paul Townend cannot wait to renew his partnership with Kemboy in the Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown on Sunday.

• VALUE PICK: Nigel Twiston-Davies is convinced bookmakers are underestimating Bristol De Mai and has backed last year's Cheltenham Gold Cup third to hit the frame again at 33-1.

• UNCHARTED TERRITORY: Joseph O'Brien is set to saddle his first runner on the Fibresand at Southwell, with Dune Of Pilat tackling the mile novice stakes (4.55).

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Today's meetings

**STAR FIXTURE**
Newcastle (first race 1.10)
The 2m7½f handicap chase (2.10) is the standout on this seven-race card, which features 11 runners including the Nicky Richards-trained Glittering Love. The eight-year-old won all four of his chase starts last season and will have the assistance of champion jockey-elect Brian Hughes in the saddle. Read the preview here.
Going Soft, good to soft in places (GoingStick 5.1 at 11.30am)
SPOTLIGHT TIP: Oscar Maguire (3.40)

Down Royal (1.20)
Going Soft, yielding to soft in places (from yielding to soft, soft in places)

Southwell (AW) (4.25)
Going Standard

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Paul Kealy's top tip

Ascot De Bruyere (2.10 Newcastle)
Three-time course winner who has dropped in weights for trainer who has recently hit top form.

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