Megan Nicholls Racing Preview: Kelso, Doncaster and Newbury
SATURDAY RACING TIPS
Kelso 2.15 – Premier Novices’ Hurdle
I’m going to go with Le Beau Madrik (3/1), who I think is a fast improver.
He was impressive on very testing ground at Newcastle last time, and is still lightly raced and improving.
He has definitely been better since switching to hurdles, and this looks like a nice opportunity, stepping up in grade. I think he is a horse that is thriving and could well be the one to beat.
He’s got a bit to find with Ben Pauling’s runner, but I don’t think we can take into account ratings at this stage of their careers.
Megan’s Tip: Le Beau Madrik WIN
Doncaster 2.30 – Grimthorpe Handicap Chase
I’ll go with New Order (15/2), who ran well there last time behind a horse that was improving.
The extra couple of furlongs here looks like they will help him; he was a bit unpaced but kept staying on over three miles last time.
He is a very consistent horse, and I imagine he won’t be a million miles away once again, and I do think the extra furlongs will make the difference this time around.
Megan’s Tip: New Order WIN
Kelso 2.55 – Morebattle Hurdle
I like the look of Hamlet’s Night (11/2), with Champion Jockey-elect Sean Bowen in the saddle.
I think this has been a nicely set-up target – he was only narrowly beaten at Wincanton back in November and won on the Flat at Kempton on his return to the track which should be a nice stepping stone for this.
There could still be more to come for home over Jumps, a big field might not be any harm, and the jockey booking is definitely a positive.
He warrants plenty of respect. Cracking Rhapsody (9/2) has won this one a couple of times but I think James Owen’s horse here has the biggest potential and biggest improvement to come.
Megan’s Tip: Hamlet’s Night WIN
Newbury 3.45 – Greatwood Gold Cup
I’m going to go for Twinjets (7/2) who was really improving before unfortunately unseating at Cheltenham last time, making a really bad mistake.
He’s none the worse for that and I know this has been the target since.
He is still on the up, the track suits and if he can get into a good jumping rhythm, he could be hard to beat.
The other one I like is the incredibly solid Vincenzo (5/2).
He doesn’t let you down, is pretty much always in the frame and I imagine he will be right up there once again.
Megan’s Tip: Vincenzo WIN; Twinjets E/W
Odds correct at time of publication but subject to fluctuation
