Neil Morrice brings us all of his best bets and tips from UK Racing at Kempton Park, Newcastle and Ludlow.
Kempton Park Best Bets
Race 3: SOUND MIXER (3)
Trainer: William Haggas
Jockey: Adam Kirby
SOUND MIXER earned a handicap rating when a staying on fourth over six furlongs at Kempton last month and is an interesting candidate for this sprint. There was much to like about the way he responded to pressure to get into the money, with the promise of better to come.
Race 4: QASEEDA (1)
Trainer: William Haggas
Jockey: David Probert
This looks a very good opportunity for QASEEDA on her first venture into a handicap. The well-related filly deserves to be carrying top weight as she has the best form, latterly finishing third on her final 2019 start at Lingfield in the autumn. She’s enjoyed a short break subsequently and everyth8ng looks right for a bold showing.
Race 6: SILENT ECHO (3)
Trainer: Peter Hedger
Jockey: Nicola Currie
The hooded SILENT ECHO is weighted to turn the tables with Harry’s Bar on form shown over this course and distance last month and can achieve it. His chance that day was compromised by early interference but for which it would have been closer. The selection was having just a third outing of the year, and of the two is open to greater improvement.
Newcastle Best Bets
Race 2: MUNTADAB (4) (Each Way)
Trainer: Roger Fell
Jockey: James Sullivan
MUNTADAB hasn’t popped up for a while but this confirmed front runner has good chances of going gate to wire in this sprint. He’s been dropped a rung on the class ladder and should be happier dropping back to six furlongs.
Race 5: ANOTHER TOUCH (1)
Trainer: Richard Fahey
Jockey: Barry McHugh
While in the form of his life ANOTHER TOUCH can take this and complete a hat-trick. He visited the racecourse on only five occasions last year and ended it on the crest of a wave. He decisively beat Goring at Lingfield where he turn of foot proved a telling weapon.
Ludlow Best Bets
Race 7: MISS AUSTEN (7)
Trainer: Hughie Morrison
Jockey: Tom O’Brien
Morrison has done well in mares’ bumpers this season and has a good chance of adding to his laurels with MISS AUSTEN. He’s always liked the selection, who was supported for her debut in a similar race at Taunton back in March before finishing a close up third to Miss Honey Ryder. She’s worked well with winning stablemates ahead of this.
Written by Neil Morrice for Hollywoodbets
