Seb Sanders is riding at Yarmouth this afternoon but then makes his way up to Southwell, where he could be the jockey to follow at this evening´s all-weather meeting. He has 5 rides, all with chances, including 4 for his boss Sir Mark Prescott and it will be surprising if he goes home without a winner. His best chances would appear to be Uncle Brit in the mile handicap at 19.50 CET, Ponting over 6 furlongs half an hour later, and Virginia Hall in the 2yo maiden 20.50. At Bangor, Charlie Egerton and Tony McCoy look the team to follow and can land a double with Duty Free in the novice hurdle at 20.30 (has Vacario to beat) and German-bred Freeze the Flame in the handicap chase at 21.00 (has Free Gift to beat). There ar the usualmaximum fields at Balloinrobe in Irland, where ther ar 3 flat races followd by 4 races over hurdlks. The opening maiden race over 1 3/4 miles can go to the Aga Khan´s Anak (John Oxx/ Fran Berry), runner-up in a similar race last week, but 5yo Won in the Dark (Sabrina Harty/ Robbie Cleary) could be hard to beat if fully fit after a long break. The maiden hurdle at 20.40 is the most interesting N,H, event, with several runners who look due for a win, including First Smash (Charlie Swan/ DG Hogan), who being by Monsun out of a Surumu mare has an excellent German pedigree.
Betting forecast:
1. Race: Dot`S Delight - Jafaru - Credential
2. Race: Uncle Brit - Hawkeyethenoo - Swiss Art
3. Race: Ponting - First Blade - Dancing Wave
4. Race: Virginia Hall - Mahiki - Florio Vincitore
5. Race: Fiftyfourth Street - Air Lion - Florentia
6. Race: The Last Don - Veiled - Eightdaysaweek