3 jumps meetings in the U.K.

we also have a full programme in the U.K. today with 3 jumps meetings in the afternoon; tomorrow´s Chepstow card has already been called off (track waterlogged), but there should be no problems today, although the going obviously will be very soft/ heavy all over.
Most of the top jockeys will be at Market Rasen where Tony McCoy has several good rides, including Spookydooky for Jonjo O´Neill at 14.30 CET and Warren Greatrex´s Chalk It Down half an hour later; however in the latter race we prefer German-bred Favorite Girl (Mike Appleby/ Jonathan England) who was outstayed at Doncaster last time, but should find this slightly shorter trip ideal. McCoy also rides the ex-French Ultimatum Du Roy for Alex Hales at 16.30 and his handicap rating could be quite lenient. The same cannot be said of Upepito (Venetia Williams/ Aidan Coleman) in the preceding race, and here we expect Firth Of The Clyde (Malcolm Jefferson/ Brian Hughes) to follow up his Wetherby victory.
Two German-breds also catch our eye at Ludlow - Lava Lamp (Evan Williams/ Mr F Tett) in the amateur riders handicap chase at 15.10 and Lord of House (Charlie Mann/ Micky Grant) and both could run well The former, a half- brother to Lady Marian, is trying today´s trip of 3 miles for the first time but runs as if he will get it, especially here, his favourite track.
The Somerset National over almost 3 1/2 miles at 15.20 is the main event at Wincanton, and this will be a real war of attrition of the ground. Despite their big weight, Monkerty Tunkerty (J Westwood/ Wayne Kennedy) and Red Rocco (Nigel and Sam Twiston-Davies) have easily the best form here and we expect them to fight it out. The handicap hurdle here at 15.50 is very competitive, but we shall give another chance to Poet (Clive Cox/ Dominic Elsworth), Group cvlass on the flast but very disappointing on his last two runs over sticks. However he loves heavy going and is extremely well handicapped if only he can find his form again.

Betting forecast:
1. Race: Fergal Mael Duin - Lyric Street - Spookydooky
2. Race: Yorkist - Chalk It Down - Mulligan`s Man
3. Race: Joanne One - The Jugopolist - Superior Quality
4. Race: Upepito - Firth Of The Clyde - Flaming Gorge
5. Race: Legendary Hop - Presence Felt - Plum Pudding
6. Race: Trozulon - Bold Raider - Kodicil