Sky Sports Racing brings a full card Friday with action from Lingfield, Newbury and Wolverhampton. Key races and runners to watch are outlined below.
2.00 Newbury – BetVictor Novices’ Hurdle
Came From Nowhere and Le Frimeur head an intriguing field of eight. Jeremy Scott’s Came From Nowhere has improved over hurdles, scoring at Hereford in December and then comfortably winning a handicap at Ascot in February; he arrives off a break and has had wind surgery. Le Frimeur made a winning debut at Chepstow in November and has been off since, so check the market for any support. Itsinthename arrives in form after a Catterick maiden for Nick Scholfield, while Doujadou showed promise when finishing behind Bossman Jack at Chepstow.
2.42 Lingfield – Always Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap (7f/10f context)
Alba Gu Brath and Felix Gem are the in-form pair to note in a competitive seven-runner handicap. Alba Gu Brath, runner-up twice before, improved to make all at Newcastle in January and still looked green; this step into handicap company could unlock more. Felix Gem landed a novice stakes at Chelmsford last month and appeals up in trip on handicap debut. Impossible Mission carries a 5lb penalty after his Wolverhampton win, and the well-bred Al Azd is another who merits consideration.
7.00 Wolverhampton – SBK: Don’t Settle For Less Handicap
City Of Poets and First Principle meet in the evening feature. James Tate’s City Of Poets won over this course and extended mile in November and looks likely to go well on his return as he seeks a third all-weather success from four starts. William Haggas’s First Principle, ridden by Tom Marquand, finished second in a Lincoln Trial here on his comeback and should be fitter for that run, so he is the chief threat off a 1lb higher mark. Keep an eye on alternatives such as Advancing, with Dosman and Zryan closely matched on their recent Southwell form.
Other picks and short notes
– 3.32 Newbury: Peacenik and Botox Has are prominent; Supreme Malinas will be popular for the Skeltons.
– 3.00 Newbury: Cornish Storm looks likely to be fancied for Stuart Kittow.
– 2.30 Newbury: Fair Class Three, with Lylian and He Knows Better among five declared.
– 4.07 Newbury: Several last-time winners in the line-up, headed by Kallista Love.
– 5.16 Newbury: Hunters’ Chase where Mister Coffey is the selection.
– 5.25 Lingfield: Goldmoyne goes for a four-timer.
– 3.12 Lingfield: Profit Street seeks a hat-trick.
With live coverage across three venues, watch market moves for the key newcomers and recent improvers — they often tell the story for competitive handicaps and novice events.