Towcester (N.H.) and Lingfield (a.w.)

the meetings at Towcester and Lingfield are nowhere near as compelling as events at Fontwell and Naas, but the novice hurdle at 16.00 CET at Towcester is a highly interesting race. Aachen (Venetia Williams/ Sam Thomas) has won his only two hurdle starts - both in the last 16 days- in promising style and can remain unbeaten, but Kilverton Boy (Nigel Twiston-Davies/ Paddy Brennan) and Neil Harvey (Nick Gifford/ Liam Treadwell) are also unbeaten over hurdles and will not be easily brushed aside. These three must concede weight to the others, but it will be a major surprise if they do not claim the first three places. The best race at Lingfield is the 10 furlongs handicap at 16.55, but with some non-runners, the field is likely to be quite small. Can Can Star (Tony Carroll/ Shane Kelly) has won 4 of his last 6 starts, all this CD, and is obviously the one to beat. However Mark Johnston is always to be feared here and his Planetary Motion (Greg Fairley), who won a maiden this CD a t the end of December, is a big danger, while Gary Moore saddles two runners, of which Alpes Maritimes (Fergus Sweeney) is clearly the better. The 6 furlongs handicap at 15.50 is typically wide open with 12 runners, but trainer John Jenkins has strong claims here with his two runners Hollow Joe (Micky Fenton) and Davids Mark (Simon Whitworth).

Betting forecast Towcester:
1. Race: Sherbet Lemon - Bethebestyoucanbe - That`S For Sure
2. Race: Aachen - Kilvergan Boy - Neil Harvey
3. Race: Pipo De Re - Fourball - Blaze Ahead
4. Race: Elsie`S Pride - Stick Together - Woodlands Genpower
5. Race: Tastes Like More - Tizzy Blue - Catch The Stars
6. Race: Gentle Caribou - Alora Money - Guydus



Betting forecast Lingfield:
1. Race: Step It Up - After The Show - Colorus
2. Race: Hollow Jo - Davids Mark - Patavium Prince
3. Race: Desert Lark - Miss Understanding - Sir Haydn
4. Race: Can Can Star - Planetary Motion - Alpes Maritimes
5. Race: Hawkspring - Harty Boy - Why Nee Amy
6. Race: Electric Warrior - Jake The Snake - Willkandoo
7. Race: Moon Crystal - Saucy - Millie`s Rock