All you need to know including going as Taunton host pick of three cards
There are three meetings to tuck into with just three weeks to go until the start of the Cheltenham Festival.
Taunton arguably host the pick of the trio of cards, with the £18,500 Greene King Handicap Hurdle (4.15) a feature race that has attracted some smart horses including Flying Tiger, Fidux and Misterton.
Coolanly, a Grade 2 winner at Cheltenham in November, is the marquee name on the Wetherby card (2.55), with Wolverhampton keeping the show on the road in the evening.
Going report
Wetherby (first race at: 1.55)
Good (Watering) (Rail movements: 1.55 & 5.05 +45yds, 2.25 +186yds, 2.55 & 4.00 +114yds, 3.30 +117yds and 4.35 +234yds)
Taunton (2.10)
Good, Good to soft in places (GoingStick 6.0) (Rail movements: 2.10, 2.40, 3.10 & 4.15 +72yards, 3.45 & 4.50 +150yards, 5.20 +102 yards)
Wolverhampton (5.30)
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What to back
Graeme Rodway has found two runners to tip up from Tuesday's racing fare. Find out what his selections are and the reasoning behind them here.
Our regional experts have also provided their best selections from across the cards in the daily Tips Box.
What to read
Champion trainer Nicky Henderson is having another excellent campaign and ran through his Cheltenham Festival running plans yesterday.
Eddie O'Leary of Gigginstown House Stud has claimed Ireland is being treated like a second-rate citizen on Racing TV.
What to watch
Nicky Henderson is aiming an impressive team of horses at the 2019 Cheltenham Festival, including Altior, Buveur D'Air, Verdana Blue, Santini, Ok Corral and Champ – to name a few. He spoke at a media event on Monday.
The Postcast team were also back in action on Monday reviewing a massive weekend of action and taking a look at the upcoming racing.
The best of Racing Post Sport
The Champions League last 16 rolls on and most eyes will be on Anfield for Liverpool's first-leg tie against German giants Bayern Munich. Read our preview of the match here.
Final thought
Phil Kirby is a trainer going places and the addition of Blaklion to his stable is certainly interesting. The ten-year-old may have had his best chance of Grand National success been and gone, but he's still a classy performer on his day and could scoop a few nice pots if placed well.
For the freshest betting advice, based on latest going and market conditions, don't miss the Live Tipster every afternoon. Just click Raceday Live at racingpost.com or the mobile app
Published on 19 February 2019inPreviews
Last updated 10:15, 19 February 2019
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