There's £50,000 on offer in this Friday's free-to-play ITV7 and Dave Smith has the guide you need for the crucial races.
13:50 Newbury - Get Your Ladbrokes 1 Free Bet Today Handicap Chase (Class 2)
In what ranks as a stronger than average renewal it could pay to side with those horses who have had a run. KALASHNIKOV wasn't suited by the numerous fences omitted due to the low sun at Aintree last time and can gain compensation by taking this. Gala Ball is a sound jumper, suited by soft ground and can also make a bold bid.
14:10 Limerick - Fexco Asset Finance Handicap Hurdle (80-123)
Low grade action can go the way of LIKEABLE CHANCER who was pulling away with a couple of improving horses when last seen at Wexford. He gets in here off a feather weight and that will assist in the ground.
Superb action in Berkshire as Black Op and CHAMP lock horns. Both had very good seasonal introductions with Black Op displaying a terrific round of jumping in a 15-length defeat of Mr Antolini at Stratford. Champ took to fences with aplomb too he should go on to make a leading chaser with loftier targets.
YOUNG DEV reverts back to hurdles after recent outings have been over the larger obstacles. He has some decent back form and can take this.
15:00 Newbury - Ladbrokes Long Distance Hurdle (Grade 2) (Class 1)
The remarkable story of PAISLEY PARK is taken to continue here. He has been given a break since his taking victory at the festival. He will have too much class for The Worlds End, Thistlecrack has other objectives and Unowhatimeanharry could just find his younger rival too quick.
15:20 Limerick - Follow Limerick Races On Facebook Opportunity Handicap Hurdle
A triumvirate of weak contests is completed in Ireland and a chance is taken on course and distance scorer BALLEA FOX who was in action only thirteen days ago, running creditably in better company.
15:35 Newbury - Ladbrokes Handicap Hurdle (Class 2)
It will need a horse with plenty of stamina to take what looks to be an open affair. POTTER'S HEDGER is a consistent animal and should have no problem on the ground. As I See It ran well at Exeter last time but has a 5lb rise to contend with but Champers On Ice has some very nice form in the book.
