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Exciting Esprit De Somoza can build on Huntingdon win

Ludlow: stage a seven-race card on Wednesday
Ludlow: stage a seven-race card on WednesdayCredit: Alan Crowhurst

North: Richard Young

Mystikana (5.25 Wolverhampton, nap)

Dual Polytrack winner who has first run for new trainer – who has been among the winners – after a short break. Worth another try over this trip and fancied to go well under capable 3lb claimer with cheekpieces refitted.

Others to follow
Carlisle 1.50 Aye Right, 2.20 Misfits, 2.55 Banrion Scairp, 3.25 Applaus, 3.55 Caraline, 4.25 Steel City.
Chelmsford 1.55 Eyes On Asha, 3.30 Lord Franklin, 4.00 Tavener.
Fakenham 3.05 Rock Of Leon, 3.35 Northern Girl, 4.05 Mondo Cane, 4.35 The Linksman.
Ludlow 3.45 Titan.
Wolverhampton 4.55 Swiss Belle, 5.55 Sitsi, 6.25 Right Touch, 6.55 Sir Lancelott, 7.25 Ravenhoe, 7.55 Kelly's Dino, 8.25 Point North.

Lambourn: James Burn

Gowiththeflow (4.45 Ludlow)

Ben Pauling has had four winners from his last four runners and this one has shown plenty of promise in his two starts under rules to date, latterly when chasing home subsequent Grade 2 winner Mr Whipped at Newbury. He can get off the mark here.

Newmarket: David Milnes

Nonios (7.55 Wolverhampton, nap)

No fluke about his return to form at Chelmsford last time and the third has since advertised the form. David Simcock’s stalwart has since moved well on Warren Hill.

Others to follow
Chelmsford 1.55 Dragon Mall, 2.25 Tasaaboq, 3.00 Pammi, 3.30 Enola, 4.00 Excellent George, 4.30 Limerick Lord.
Wolverhampton 4.55 Temeraire, 5.55 Jan's Joy.

Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason

Midnight Target (3.15 Ludlow, nap)

Arguably much improved when splitting a couple of much higher-rated rivals over course and distance on her last start and even her previous second to a subsequent winner suggests she is weighted to win.

Longshot: Ed Quigley

Mickey (6.25 Wolverhampton)

Shaped as though he needed the run last time out on the back of a long absence and has claims off his current mark returning to this venue.

Topspeed: Dave Edwards

Duke Cosimo (4.00 Chelmsford)

Ended a lengthy barren spell at Newcastle a week ago, escapes a penalty and can complete a quick double.

West Country: Tim Mitchell

Esprit De Somoza (3.45 Ludlow, nap)

Built on debut to run out a convincing winner of a fair contest at Huntingdon last time. Sets the standard and fancied to take all the beating.

Others to follow
Fakenham 3.35 Goodgirlteresa.
Ludlow 2.10 Copain De Classe, 2.40 Lamanver Odyssey, 3.15 Minella Present.

Ireland: Tony O’Hehir

West Bridge (4.20 Fairyhouse)

A course winner over hurdles, the seven-year-old has performed well enough on her two starts over fences.

The Raceform Interactive nugget

Neil Mulholland has a 50 per cent strike-rate in handicap hurdles at Fakenham since the start of 2014 (11 winners from 22 runners; +£26.99 to £1 stakes.) Goodgirlteresa goes in the mares' contest over 2m4f at 3.35.


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Published on 6 February 2018inHorse racing tips

Last updated 18:12, 6 February 2018

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