Doncaster, Lingfield and Kempton

With Kelso abandoned, Doncaster stages the only N.H. racing today, while there is also low-level all-weather racing this afternoon at Lingfield and this evening at Kempton. The two novice hurdle races that open Doncaster´s card look interesting. Nicky Henderson, who continues to saddle winners every day, could well land them both with Loose Preformer at 13.35 CET and Thanks for Coming half an hour later, both with Barry Geraghty aboard.

However there are plenty of dangers, with Piroulet (Philip Hobbs/ Richard Johnson) and Bollin Felix (Tim Easterby/ Richard McGrath) respectively looking threatening. The best thing of the day is the German-bred Local Hero (Steve Gollings/ Tony McCoy) in the 4yo hurdle at 14.40. The brother to classic winner Liquido jumped like a natural when winning at Wetherby on his debut over sticks and could well go on to make a mark for himself in better company. Franklino (Alan King/ Robert Thornton), a heavily backed favourite on both starts so far but disappointing on each occasion, is probably better than his form suggests and is the only possible danger.

At Lingfield Honkers Bonkers (Alan McCabe/ J Doyle) in the Plersch colours must have a decent chance in the seller at 13.40, while the maiden races at 14.50 and 17.05 look booked for Mandy´s Hero (Ian Wlliams/ Jamie Spencer) and Super Collider (Michael Jarvis/ Jack Mitchell) respectively.

At Kempton, Feelin Foxy (James Given/ Franny Norton) can complete a quick CD hat-trick in the 5 furlongs handicap at 18.15, while the lightly-raced But Beautiful (Robert Mills/ Jim Crowley) can take the fillies handicap at 19.45.