Our tipster reveals his four best bets for Wetherby, Leopardstown, Kempton and Chepstow on Friday to make up an each-way Lucky 15.
12:25 WETHERBY
I think BLACK PIRATE looks the best bet to kick things off at Wetherby.
He has two wins and one second from three runs so far, including a victory over course and distance on debut, but hasn’t been seen since April 2018.
The seven-year-old looked like he had the stamina for 2m, so I’m hopeful his jumping is up to scratch. He should be the one to beat.
12:35 LEOPARDSTOWN
A Beginners Chase is up next where, I have to take a chance on CITY ISLAND .
He was superb over hurdles last season with notable victories here, in Naas and in a really hard-fought battle to win the Ballymore ahead of Champ.
He finished the season with a disappointing showing at Punchestown in Grade 1 company but I can forgive that run.
I think he looks suited to fences and this could be the start of a successful Chasing career.
13:20 KEMPTON
We move across to Kempton for Grade 2 action, where I think AL DANCER can get the better of Fanion D’estruval.
He’s another who had some notable performances last year over hurdles. His chasing debut was a smart victory at Cheltenham, followed by finishing as a runner-up to Put the Kettle On in the Arkle Trial.
I’ve been impressed with his jumping, so hopefully Sam Twiston-Davies can follow up after his success in the King George.
14:50 CHEPSTOW
We finish off with the Welsh National. After backing him last year, I’m going to keep faith with YALA ENKI .
It was a valiant effort when he finished third here 12 months ago, and he is now under the stewardship of Paul Nicholls.
The nine-year-old was slightly flat in the Ladbrokes Trophy last month but I think he has the engine to go the distance and will handle the soft conditions.
WIN DOUBLE
BLACK PIRATE
LUCKY 15
BLACK PIRATE
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