Today’s tip comes from Kelso where TARTAN SNOW remains open to a little bit more improvement. He was in with every chance until falling at the last at Ayr last month, something which hasn’t escaped the attention of the handicapper who has put him up 5lb. However, in this sphere and is taken to gain compensation if brushing up his jumping.

	Tartan Snow	2 points	Currently 7/2
	14:00 Kelso Jockey: Gary Rutherford (7) Trainer: W S Coltherd	Course : Kelso Distance : 2m 1f Runners : 7

Today’s tip comes from Newbury where BASEBALL TED gets the nod. He carries another 9lb following his 2m success at Leicester – his second win this season – but won with quite a lot in hand that day. This is his toughest task to date but he looks at the top of his game at present.

	Baseball Ted	3 points	Currently 9/2
	15:30 Newbury Jockey: T J O’Brien Trainer: C E Longsdon	Course : Newbury Distance : 2m 1f Runners : 8

Today’s tip comes from Bangor where it could pay to side with PLUS ULTRA. He showed some promise in three runs over hurdles last year and his opening handicap mark of 88 looks more than fair.

	Plus Ultra	1 point	Currently 4/1
	15:20 Bangor Jockey: Kyle James (7) Trainer: P A Kirby	Course : Bangor Distance : 2m 1f Runners : 5

Today’s tip comes from Folkestone where the drop in trip can enable THE BISHOPS BABY to break her duck. She’s put in four good efforts over hurdles and only just failed to hang on when a close second over 2m 3f off this mark at Fontwell last week and there should be more to come.

	The Bishop’s Baby	3 points	Currently 9/2
	16:10 Folkestone Jockey: Mr T J Cannon (7) Trainer: R Rowe	Course : Folkestone Distance : 2m 1f Runners : 6

Today’s tip comes from Taunton where SANCTUAIRE gets the vote. An impressive winner of the Grade 3 Fred Winter Hurdle last season, he dotted up on his only previous start here and this should be a good prep for next month’s Totesport Trophy.

	Sanctuaire	2 points	Currently 7/2
	15:30 Taunton Jockey: D Jacob Trainer: P F Nicholls	Course : Taunton Distance : 2m 1f Runners : 7

Today’s tip comes from Hereford where TOGIAK looks the one to be on. Although he tackles hurdles for the first time in public, the stable have been impressed by his performances at home and he is sure to have been schooled very well. Considered good enough to run in Group company on the Flat, he cost connections 120,000 guineas last year and is expected to make a big impact.

	Togiak	2 points	Currently 9/4
	13:10 Hereford Jockey: Danny Cook (3) Trainer: D Pipe	Course : Hereford Distance : 2m 1f Runners : 16

Today’s tip comes from Exeter where there could still be a good deal of improvement to come from PRINCE OF DENIAL. Nigel Twiston-Davies’ gelding posted his best effort yet at Warwick last month and, on the back of that performance, he can make his presence felt on his first foray into handicap company this afternoon.

	Prince of Denial	2 points E/W	Currently 15/2
	14:20 Exeter Jockey: P J Brennan Trainer: N A Twiston-Davies	Course : Exeter Distance : 2m 1f Runners : 18

Today’s tip comes from Bangor where RAYA STAR gets the confident nod to score here. He made a big impression when striking first time up in this sphere at Uttoxeter in March and he has been given plenty of time to improve both physically and mentally. Always held in high regard by Alan King, he should take all the beating today.

	Raya Star	3 point	Currently 5/2
	15:35 Bangor Jockey: R Thornton Trainer: A King	Course : Bangor Distance : 2m 1f Runners : 17

Today’s tip comes from Sedgefield where BARAATHEN takes on an odds-on favourite. A well beaten third on his racecourse debut, he was still in with every chance when falling three out on his next assignment and the winner of that race has since scored again in good style. He needs to brush up on his jumping but has the ability to win a race of this nature.

	Baraathen	2 points	Currently 3/1
	14:25 Sedgefield Jockey: A P Lane (3) Trainer: D McCain Jnr	Course : Sedgefield Distance : 2m 1f Runners : 8