Ruby Walsh at Warwick

It could be significant that Paul Nicholls is today flying Ruby Walsh over from Ireland to partner two runners in relatively minor hurdle races, and both Art Trend in the 3yo hurdle at 14.10 CET and Officier de Reserve in the novice hurdle over 3 miles 1 furlong at 16.10 are likely to start hot favourites. Art Trend made a decent debut 25 days ago and appears to have Helium (Nick Gifford/ Liam Treadwell), who has already shown good form, to beat, while Officier de Reserve, who has won 4 times over fences, receives weight from his main rivals. The equestrian star at Warwick today is Nicky Henderson´s Afsoun (Barry Geraghty), who appears to have a fairly simple task on his chasing debut at 15.40. Afsoun has been one of the best British-trained hurdlers around for the past couple of seasons and finished third in the 2007 Champion Hurdle.

Betting forecast:
1.Race: Art Trend - Ovthenight - Ray Diamond
2.Race: Red Man Ray - Thievery - My Condor
3.Race: Phar Again - Ballabrook - Aypeeyes
4.Race: Afsoun - Oh Crick - Doctor David
5.Race: Officier De Reserve - Starburst Diamond - Tisfreetdream
6.Race: Tradingup - Blunham Hill - Bowling Green
7.Race: Madame Mado - Santia - Palmito