The early news with Cheltenham clues on offer at Huntingdon and Thurles

Huntingdon stages the pick of Wednesday's action in Britain with a few Cheltenham prospects making their final festival preparations. Possible Supreme or Ballymore contender Anytime Will Do, unbeaten under rules for Dan Skelton, runs in a competitive novices' hurdle (2.50). Clondaw Castle is one of the leaders in the Close Brothers' market and he could advance claims with a win at 4.00.

There is graded action on Thursday, courtesy of the Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle at Thurles (3.05). Four of the six runners have Cheltenham entries and an impressive win could see them shorten in the festival markets.

In Britain, Sedgefield also supplies afternoon action, with Southwell in support. Chelmsford and Wolverhampton dovetail in the evening.

Going report

Sedgefield (first race at: 1.35)
Good, good to soft in places

Thurles (2.00)
Good

Huntingdon (2.15)
Good

Southwell (2.25)
Standard to slow

Wolverhampton (5.05)
Standard

Chelmsford (5.50)
Standard

Market movers

4.10 Southwell - Black Salt 10-3 (from 9-2)
5.05 Wolverhampton - Duke Of Alba 9-2 (from 7-1)
5.50 Chelmsford - Point Zero 2-1 (from 3-1)

What to back

Maddy Playle is off to Huntingdon for today's ten second tip, you can also hear thoughts from our experts around the country here.

What to read

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What to watch

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Final thought

Today is one of the biggest days in the Cheltenham Festival build-up. Handicap entries are revealed and there will almost always be at least a couple that catch the eye before the weights are released next week.

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