We have a busy day’s racing on Friday with action from Fontwell, Lingfield and Newcastle, live on Sky Sports Racing…
7.00 Newcastle – Power Fizz, Wicket Keeper and Rousing Encore feature
The feature on a valuable evening at Newcastle sees Power Fizz and Wicket Keeper contest the SBK: Betting Without The Bull Handicap.
The William Haggas-trained Power Fizz brings some excellent form to the table, winning three times last year before finishing a solid fourth when favourite at Goodwood in May. Off since then, he has undergone a gelding operation, and the market will guide his expectations.
Wicket Keeper, a dual winner for Ed Bethell, has joined the Anthony Brittain team and rates a big threat. His last run saw him finish a neck behind Super Saiyan and he could go close despite a 2lbs rise.
Rousing Encore, Twilight Calls and Hockney are worth considering in an open event.
4.30 Fontwell – Mon Champion and Alien Storm lock horns
Mon Champion and Alien Storm look the two to focus on in this betstgeorge.com With Daily St George Specials Chase Series Final at Fontwell.
Alien Storm has shown improved form over fences, and he heads here seeking a hat-trick after wins at Plumpton and Doncaster. Up 3lbs in the weights, he could be tough to beat.
Paul Nicholls saddles Mon Champion who bounced back from a poor run to claim a course and distance event with a bit in hand and he merits respect under Freddie Gingell.
The Moore’s Rip Wheeler completes the shortlist.
3.12 Lingfield – Sergeant Pep and Metallo among 10 runners
A competitive Daily Profit Boosts At betmgm.co.uk Handicap where Sergeant Pep and Metallo headline a field of 10 at Lingfield.
Clive Cox’s Sergeant Pep is without a win since October 2024 but has been running with credit and remains on a workable mark as he steps back up to seven furlongs under Hector Crouch.
Metallo ran a fine race in defeat over a mile and a quarter here in February before suffering a heavy defeat just seven days ago at Wolverhampton. That run is forgiven and he enters calculations under Luke Morris.
Richard Hannon’s One More is a fascinating runner having contested handicaps over in Meydan this winter, while Brunel Nation cannot be ruled out.
Best of the rest
7.30 Newcastle – Fair Class Four contest with Flying Fletcher, Saytarr and Sir Paul Ramsey catching the attention.
8.00 Newcastle – Another good race with City Captain among 12 runners.
4.12 Lingfield – Hollie Doyle rides Menwirr who is related to Elnajmm.
Fontwell – Skelton has a couple of decent chances.
12.42 Bordeaux – Decent race with Seeway and Pierchic headlining.
