Getawhisky and Charisma Cat go head-to-head in our game race from Newbury – live on Sky Sports Racing.
3.00 Newbury – Classy couple Getawhisky and Charisma Cat fancied
The classy duo of Getawhisky and Charisma Cat will be fancy in this class 2 BetVictor British EBF “National Hunt” Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle at Newbury.
The Dan Skelton-trained one Getaway whiskey ran out an impressive winner of a novice hurdle at Windsor in January before finishing well to finish fourth to Khrisma at Market Rasen. This step up in distance certainly suits a farm that is still going for every pound to get the Trainers’ Championship over the line.
Charisma Cat and Watamu filled the places that day, but both must give weight to the likely favourite. Charisma cat have some excellent form, including when they finish second to La Conquiere, while Watamu has a similarly progressive profile for Emma Lavelle.
A deep revamp sees plenty of alternatives, including the Fergal O’Brien-trained pair Strong race and Edith Pelham.
3.35 Newbury – Diamond Street and Lover Desbois heading
A typical competitive renewal of this Goff’s Hundred Grand Bumper looking Diamond Street header a field of 20.
Dan Skelton’s gelding was a stylish winner of a Doncaster bumper on debut in January and although the form is untested, he should be in the mix under Harry Skelton.
Love Desboiswho was fourth behind Bass Hunter on debut here, improved on that to score at Kempton on his next outing and his trainer Harry Derham explained this has been the plan since.
Kel type did everything to win at Chepstow on his second start while Nicky Henderson’s filly Madam President is another to note under Sean Bowen.
4.38 Southwell – Last winners Gaeli and Fahrenheit Seven clash
A strong one Midnite A Next Generation Betting App Handicap is the feature of this eight-race card at Southwell.
Gaelic made a winning debut for Marco Botti and Jack Gilligan when he saw Fivethousandtoone earlier this month and is to be feared, especially if he can step forward despite a 6lb gain.
Fahrenheit seven enjoyed a return to the minimum distance when he scored at Newcastle 43 days ago and that form gives him an obvious each-way chance under top pilot Tom Marquand.
Brosay appealing on his first start for Charlie Pike and Kylian is another to note on debut for Robert Cowell.
Best of the rest
Returning to the disability business, Stormy George will be popular with players in Get the best odds guaranteed on the BetVictor Novices’ Handicap Hurdle at 1.50pm, with the Nicky Henderson-trained The wooden corner a probable threat.
Greatwood Gold Cup champion Heltenham looks set to strike back at Newbury at 2.25pm BetVictor Home Of The Saturday Superboost Handicap Chasethough The coyote, Knapper’s Hill and Twin jets will all fancy their chances in what looks set to be an excellent competition in the Berkshires.
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