More Free Horseracing Tips from Racing Diary on Sunday. Nicky Henderson can strike with You’re The Top in the HS Group Novices’ Chase at Ascot (2.35) on Sunday.
Henderson Saddles You're The Top
After a kind Aintree meeting, in which the likes of Burton Port and Mad Max successfully flew the Seven Barrows flag, You’re The Top heads to Berkshire reasonably fresh after a 30-day layoff. The six-year-old was sent over fences in November and struck at the first time of asking by seeing off I Have Dreamed with a polished display. He failed to cope with a couple of smart sorts at Doncaster next time out but got the show back on the road at Huntingdon, before disappointing in the Grand Annual at Cheltenham. A couple of mistakes cost him any chance that day but he has outstanding claims returned to a right-handed track in a small field.
Fit To Drive (3:45 Ascot) hinted at a return to form at Bangor last time out and can find enough progress to take the Playhouse Company Handicap Chase. Brendan Powell’s mare loves to hear her hooves rattle and the drying ground across the country is a massive boost for her chances. The eight-year-old ended last season on a high and started off the current campaign in great heart by hitting the target at Worcester and Kempton. The handicapper made her pay the price during the mid-winter but she has dropped to within 1lb of her last winning mark and is poised to strike.
Through The Cards….
ASCOT: 2.00 Theologist, 2.35 YOU’RE THE TOP (NAP), 3.10 Souter Point, 3.45 Fit To Drive, 4.20 Magic Sky, 4.55 Mith Hill, 5.30 Bob Hall.
LEOPARDSTOWN: 2.00 Zoffany, 2.30 Brushed Aside, 3.00 Enjoy Your Life, 3.35 Famous Name, 4.10 Mikhail Glinka, 4.45 Salgrev, 5.20 Faranadooney, 5.50 Kevkat.
STRATFORD: 2.20 Black Jack Blues, 2.55 Buck Mulligan, 3.30 Like A Duke, 4.05 Santera, 4.40 Lisadell King, 5.15 Rebel Dancer.
TRAMORE: 2.15 Drive On Regardles, 2.45 Cooper’s Crest, 3.15 The Hoodoo Remains. 3.50 Bringbackthebiff, 4.25 Echo Bob, 5.00 Blaze Trailer, 5.35 Clonard Lad.
WINCANTON: 2.10 Persian Run, 2.45 Painter Man, 3.20 The Brimmer, 3.55 King Brex, 4.30 Al Amaan, 5.05 Watergate.
