Lingfield's new and much-applauded Polytrack surface offers the best chance of racing tomorrow as the big freeze continues to cause havoc to meetings on turf.
Prospects of racing at Sedgefield tomorrow are slim, while there was to be an inspection at Taunton this afternoon to decide if tomorrow's jumps meeting can go ahead.
Fast Foil makes plenty of appeal in division two of the Littlewoods Bet Direct Classified Stakes at Lingfield.
Narrowly beaten by Love's Destiny on this course last week, Fast Foil would only need to reproduce that form to go one better this time. Tomorrow's extra two furlongs should enhance her chances in the hands of John Bramhill.
Brendan Powell, the one-time popular jump-jockey, is now making a name for himself as a trainer and the Grand National-winning rider can land the Bet Direct Amateur Riders Handicap with The Gay Fox.
Although it is some time since he last got his head in front, The Gay Fox has been running well recently, finishing second to Pedro Jack at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day, and third on this course previously. He should go close.
Goshin's Lad, easy winner of a selling race on this course a fortnight ago, can cope with a step up in class in the Call Bet Direct Handicap over a mile.
Trained by Gerard Butler, the three-year-old looks to have finally got the hang of things and, stepping up slightly in trip this time, he looks likely to oblige again. He is awarded my Nap vote.
Sir Mark Prescott is always a man to be feared on the all-weather, and his Night Cap warrants serious consideration in the Littlewoods Bet Direct Handicap. Gary Bardwell takes the mount on the three-year-old, a beaten favourite last time out, but capable of recovering losses.
If racing at Taunton goes ahead, make a note of Just Jasmine in the Tote Placepot Showcase Handicap Chase. The ten-year-old won the same race last year.
Tomorrow's tips:
Lingfield
12.20 Land of Fantasy, 12.50 The Gay Fox, 1.20 Prickly Poppy, 1.50 Goshin's Lad (Nap), 2.20 Scramble, 2.50 Sammy's Shuffle, 3.20 Night Cap, 3.50 Fast Foil.
Taunton
12.40 Sonny Jim, 1.10 Tom Tailor, 1.40 Just Jasmine, 2.10 Son Of A Gune, 2.40 Ososhot, 3.10 Lord Seamus, 3.40 Dantie Boy.
Updated: 12:27 Wednesday, January 02, 2002
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