Going news and punting pointers after Fairyhouse and Doncaster pass inspections
It would be fair to say that fields sizes aren't generally bursting with quantity for the final day of Cheltenham's International meeting, but there are some quality runners on show.
The Ryman Novices' Chase (12.45) is an interesting affair with the likes of Jenkins, Le Breuil and Ok Corral each showing smart form as novice hurdlers and retaining great potential in this sphere.
The Caspian Caviar Gold Cup (1.55) follows. Last year's hero Guitar Pete bids to retain the prize and Baron Alco and Frodon, who filled the first two places in the BetVictor Gold Cup last month, are also among the leading contenders.
However, it is the International Hurdle (3.05) which looks as wide open a Grade 2 hurdle as you could wish to see. This year's Supreme Novices' Hurdle victor Summerville Boy would have a golden chance providing he can bounce back from a disappointing reappearance in the Fighting Fifth.
Other jump racing takes place at Doncaster, Hereford and Fairyhouse, whereas Newcastle and Wolverhampton are the places to go for all-weather action.
Going report
Doncaster (first race at: 11.50)
Good (passed inspection)
Hereford (12.00)
Good to soft (GoingStick: 6.4 on 7.00am on Saturday)
Fairyhouse (12.05)
Good to yielding (Passed inspection)
Cheltenham (12.10)
Good (GoingStick: 7.4 at 5.40am on Saturday)
Newcastle (12.20)
Standard
Wolverhampton (5.15)
Standard to slow
Market movers
12.10 Cheltenham - Katpoli 6-1 (from 7-1)
2.25 Fairyhouse - Empire Burleque 9-1 (from 10-1)
6.45 Wolverhampton - Broadway Dreams 25-1 (from 40-1)
What to back
Bruce Millington, Tom Collins, Graeme Rodway and Paddy Power's Niall O’Reilly supply the best bets from across the weekend's cards.
What to read
Digest all the reaction of yesterday's two feature races at Cheltenham as The Worlds End impressed in winning the novice chase and Fact Of The Matter landed the Glenfarclas Cross-Country.
What to watch
Ahead of The London International Horse Show on 17-23 December, Sir Anthony McCoy and Bob Champion went to Ascot to give some of the stars of the Osborne Refrigerators Shetland Pony Grand National their top tips.
The best of Racing Post Sport
The team look back at the midweek Champions League action and put forward their fancies for the latest round of Premier League fixtures.
Final thought
Few horses are more frustrating than the Gordon Elliott-trained Campeador. He has fallen in four of his seven starts for the master trainer but clearly has an engine and bids for a first win over fences in the opening 2m beginners chase (12.05) at Fairyhouse.
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Published on 15 December 2018inPreviews
Last updated 10:24, 15 December 2018
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