Today’s tip comes from Wincanton where TOP BENEFIT looks well in at the weights. There was plenty to like about his second in a hurdle race at Ffos Las 18 days ago and connections presumably think that he’s well treated as he’s thrown straight into handicap company first time over fences.

	Top Benefit	2 points E/W	Currently 5/1
	15:50 Wincanton Jockey: Charlie Huxley Trainer: W K Goldsworthy	Course : Wincanton Distance : 3m 2f Runners : 12

Today’s tip comes from Plumpton where REBEL MELODY hopes to overcome his weight penalty after a wide margin success LTO. Charlie Mann’s gelding was flattered to win buy 61 lengths at Wincanton last month, having been left clear at the last, but he looked to be getting the better of the argument at that stage anyway and a 5lb rise in the ratings doesn’t look too harsh.

	Rebel Melody	1 point E/W	Currently 9/2
	14:35 Plumpton Jockey: Peter Toole (3) Trainer: C J Mann	Course : Plumpton Distance : 3m 2f Runners : 12

Today’s tip comes from Cheltenham where TIME FOR RUPERT could simply prove too classy for these rivals. Streets ahead of these over hurdles, he was mightily impressive when striking on his chasing debut over an extended 2m4f here last month and, second behind Big Buck’s in last season’s World Hurdle, this longer trip certainly won’t cause any problems.

	Time For Rupert	3 points	Currently Evens
	12:45 Cheltenham Jockey: W Kennedy Trainer: P R Webber	Course : Cheltenham Distance : 3m 2f Runners : 9

Today’s tip comes from Newbury where RUSTARIX looks good value in an open race. Alan King’s gelding came good under today’s pilot when scoring on his reappearance at the recent Cheltenham meeting and could still be well handicapped despite a 4lb rise for that success. He displayed admirable resolution to land the spoils on good ground but is equally effective on terrain with cut so today’s conditions could be well in his favour.

	Rustarix	2 points E/W	Currently 11/2
	12:55 Newbury Jockey: Mr J Banks (7) Trainer: A King	Course : Newbury Distance : 3m 2f Runners : 12

Today’s tip comes from Warwick where CHICO TIME is threatening to make his mark over fences. This experienced mare is rated 19lb lower over hurdles than over the larger obstacles and stamina is no problem so, if she gets it all together today, she could be the one to beat.

	Chico Time	3 points	Currently 3/1
	15:40 Warwick Jockey: Stephen O’donovan (5) Trainer: J A Geake	Course : Warwick Distance : 3m 2f Runners : 7

Today’s tip comes from Newbury where QHILIMAR, upped in distance, looks poised to strike. Has been running very well of late and landed the spoils in convincing fashion LTO at this course. He tries a longer trip today but his stamina isn’t in question and the stable are confident he can continue his good run of form.

	Qhilimar	2 points	Currently 9/2
	14:45 Newbury Jockey: T Scudamore Trainer: A E Jones	Course : Newbury Distance : 3m 2f Runners : 15