13:45 - Huyton Asphalt Franny Blennerhassett Memorial Mildmay Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
Distance: 3m 1f
Runners: 6
Going: Soft
Winnings: £67,524
Our picks for the race:
To Win: Iroko 4/1
Acts on soft ground. Won on the bridle at Warwick in November unfortunately picking up an injury. Not competitive in the Turners at Cheltenham over 2m 4f. Ran well over 3m in the Sefton on this card last year, upped in trip.
There are only 6 horses in the race finding a value each-way selection is tricky.
14:20 - William Hill Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
Distance: 2m 4f
Runners: 21
Going: Soft
Winnings: £42,203
Our picks for the race:
To Win: Inthewaterside 10/1
Made his record 4-5 when making all in a handicap at Lingfield over 2m 3f on soft ground in January. Second in an Ascot novice over 2m 3f on good to soft ground. Should be on a good mark now back in a handicap, Top trainer, could have more improvement.
Each-way pick: Might I 20/1
Mixed fortunes over fences this season and must jump better this time. Finished 13th in the Coral Cup at the Cheltenham, he is now 5lb lower when a good fourth in the Martin Pipe last March. Ran a big race in his sole visit to Aintree, Cheekpieces are left off for this.
14:55 - TrustATrader Top Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
Distance: 2m 1/2f
Runners: 8
Going: Soft
Winnings: £56,270
Our picks for the race:
To Win: Dysart Enos 5/1
Likes soft ground, Expertly campaigned to avoid a penalty in the Dawn Run at Cheltenham. missed her big target through lameness. Very talented mare who remains unbeaten under rules. Impressive in Grade 2 bumper here 12 months ago. Deserves major respect.
Each-way pick: Golden Ace 11/1
Acts on soft ground, no match for Dysart Enos in bumper here 12 months ago. Unbeaten over hurdles with success in Dawn Run Grade 2 at Cheltenham, improving mare who cant be ruled out.
15:30 - My Pension Expert Melling Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
Distance: 2m 4f
Runners: 7
Going: Soft
Winnings: £140,325
Our picks for the race:
To win: Pic D'Orhy 7/2
Rock-solid chaser at around 2m 4f his form figures 11121121 since the start of last season. Recently made all in Grade 1 Ascot Chase. Ran strongly to win this on soft ground last year. Commands Respect.
Each-way pick: Easy Game 16/1
Acts on all ground. Absent since bagging Grade 2 at Gowran Park last September, has a decent strike-rate. Grade 1 form is not convincing, has something to prove back at the top level.
16:05 - Randox Supports Race Against Dementia Topham Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
Distance: 2m 5f
Runners: 24
Going: Heavy
Winnings: £84,195
Our picks for the race:
To win: Shakem Up'arry 13/2
10yo who is better then ever winning his last 2 at Cheltenham, the latest came in the Plate at the Cheltenham Festival although idled close home. Now has a 6lb rise which is not to harsh, has ran well here before.
Each-way pick: Kandoo Kid 12/1
Novice who progressed nicely at the end of last year having bounced back from Doncaster flop when clear 2nd at Newbury last month. 2lb rise could prove lenient for this improving 8 Year old.
16:40 - Cavani Sartorial Menswear Sefton Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
Distance: 3m 1/2f
Runners: 9
Going: Soft
Winnings: £56,270
Our picks for the race:
To Win: The Jukebox Man 7/2
Work in progress when a close third in the Grade 1 Challow. 2nd in this years Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham making all and jumping fluently before fluffing the final fence, beaten on the line should be able to go one better on flatter track.
Each-way Pick: Croke Park 9/1
Stamina in abundance when going away to win a Grade 3 at Navan in November. Failed to give true running when last to complete behind Readin Tommy Wrong in the Grade 1 Lawlor's Of Naas in January. This test should be right up his street.
17:15 - Alder Hey Handicap Hurdle (Conditional Jockeys' And Amateur Riders Race) (GBB Race)
Distance: 2m 1/2f
Runners: 19
Going: Soft
Winnings: £25,720
Our picks for the race:
To win: Afadil 12/1
Had a good first season over hurdles but an even better horse now. Well suited by Musselburgh's easy 1m 7f when winning there in February. Big test at the Cheltenham Festival in the County Hurdle but ran 5th when 40/1 under a forceful ride. Mark has not changed for this and sharp track should suit.
Each-way pick: Eagles Reign 12/1
Maiden on the flat but has came on a ton over hurdles. Successful on handicap debut at Punchestown, toughened it out finishing 2nd of 13 finishers in the juvenile handicap at Cheltenham on heavy ground. Sharper test here but does have conditions to suit.
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