Tuesday’s UK racing tips come your way from meetings at Taunton and Southwell on 26 March 2024.
NEWCASTLE
Race 2 – BENEFICIALLY YOURS 10/11
BENEFICIALLY YOURS showed plenty of promise on initial rules attempt managing a good third in a 2m1f novices hurdle at Carlisle during December.
The runner-up, Cracking Rhapsody, has won twice since boosting form, so the Donald McCain six-year-old will be a leading player.
Give Me A Boom went well at Southwell when second over this distance in a maiden hurdle. Could go close again.
Raceview Road has been showing ability in recent outings. Posted a nice UK rules debut start finishing runner-up on testing ground here. Open to further improvement.
Race 6 – LE GRAND VERT 7/2
LE GRAND VERT ran well at Wetherby when a good second tackling a higher level 3m handicap chase, so is a leading contender in the quinnbet Best Odds Guaranteed Novices’ Handicap Chase.
Has Troke showed plenty of ability at Lingfield on heavy going earlier this month finishing third in a 2m6f handicap chase. Handles this ground and holds every chance.
Euchan Falls makes for appeal following a runner-up effort in a similar graded 3m handicap chase at Ayr.
Race 6 – RIVERS CORNER 9/4
RIVERS CORNER bids for a hat-trick following an easy 23-length victory at Wincanton on testing ground over 3m1f preceding a 3m handicap hurdle success at Taunton.
Glory Hights went well here finishing a good third in a 2m6f handicap hurdle on heavy going during January. Should go on the shortlist as is set to build on that effort.
Adveram showed ability at Ayr when second contesting a 2m3f maiden hurdle. Makes for appeal with further improvement anticipated.
SOUTHWELL
Race 3 – SO OBSESSED 2/1
SO OBSESSED found success by four lengths in this handicap grade tackling the trip at Chelmsford and is improving, so is worth considering.
Cloud King was last seen finishing eighth contesting a six furlong novice event at Yarmouth during September. Form of that race has worked out. Likely to take a step forward on return and may go close.
Smooth Silesie scored narrowly among this handicap company over five furlongs at Lingfield three outings back. Good efforts since and holds every chance.
Race 5 – ASINARA 10/11
ASINARA’s 1000 Guineas entry appears to be flying a bit high at present, but a win in the BetMGM: It’s Showtime Restricted Maiden Stakes might see her 100/1 odds clipped a little.
Trained by Charlie Hills, this daughter of Harry Angel hails from a fair family and made a decent start when just touched off on her racecourse bow.
She looked pretty green on debut but stayed on well to be beaten just a short head over the same seven-furlong distance she faces here and that experience should stand her in good stead.
Race 7 – BETTER 13/2
BETTER should appreciate a return to six furlongs in the Best Racing Odds Guaranteed At BetMGM Handicap.
After showing little in three runs, George Boughey’s charge ran out an impressive three-length winner in December, with his trainer pointing to the six-furlong trip as a key factor in his improved showing.
Hiked 11lb for the win, Better than returned over five furlongs at Newcastle last month where he had to settle for fourth, beaten a length and a half after just lacking an extra bit of toe in the closing stages.
Race 9 – COPPER MOUNTAIN 9/2
COPPER MOUNTAIN won at this venue attempting the standard during January five starts ago.
Ran with credit on Friday at Newcastle finishing fifth in this grade over seven furlongs and rates highly.
Hawajes showed ability here when a close third attempting seven furlongs at this level and has a big chance.
Kodebreaker went well at the venue two weeks back when third tackling one mile and will be in the mix.
