All you need to know as British racing returns after six-day hiatus
The wait is over. The BHA has lifted its ban on British racing after an outbreak of equine influenza halted proceedings for six days and racing fans are duly rewarded for their patience with four meetings.
Plumpton and Musselburgh supply the jumping action with Southwell and Kempton bolstering the menu by each hosting a Flat meeting.
Fairyhouse should not be forgotten either. The Gordon Elliott-trained Missy Tata, who accrued a prolific record in juvenile hurdles in 2016, makes her return to the track following a 777-day absence in the 2m5f mares' beginners chase (2.35).
Going report
Fairyhouse (first race at: 1.35)
Good, good to yielding in places (hurdle), good to yielding, good in places (chase).
Southwell (2.00)
Standard to slow
Plumpton (2.10)
Soft (GoingStick: 5.9 hurdle and 6.0 chase at 7.30 on Tuesday)
Musselburgh (2.20)
Good (GoingStick: 7.5 at 6.45 on Wednesday)
Kempton (5.15)
Standard to slow
Market movers
3.00 Southwell - Addicted To You 10-1 (from 14-1)
4.45 Plumpton - At First Light 17-2 (from 10-1)
4.55 Musselburgh - Telson Barley 5-4 (from 2-1)
What to back
We have the most recent edition of Upping The Ante and the team give their thoughts on the JCB Triumph Hurdle and JLT Novices' Chase markets in our latest Ante Postcast.
What to read
To celebrate racing's return on Wednesday we have compiled an 'Ultimate guide' for today's four cards in Britain.
The 2019 Grand National weights were unveiled on Tuesday our experts pinpointed their fancies for the race. Read the full story here.
What to watch
On the back of a Grade 1 win with Defi Du Seuil at Sandown, leading trainer Philip Hobbs welcomed RPTV to his beautiful stables in Somerset.
The best of Racing Post Sport
The Champions League returned on Tuesday night and the panel preview Wednesday's matches.
Final thought
Richard Johnson is always a jockey worth keeping an eye on, and he heads to Musselburgh for just one ride when partnering the David O'Meara trained Saryshagann (3.50).
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Published on 13 February 2019inPreviews
Last updated 09:08, 13 February 2019
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