ELIXIR DE NUTZ (2.55) can drive the bookies crazy in a red-hot novices’ handicap chase at Kempton. Colin Tizzard’s grey stayed upwardly mobile over fences when outpointing Nassalam at Exeter.That race is working out extremely well so this high-class gelding can follow up dropped in trip.GLOBAL FAMENGLORY (1.10) can hit the headlines for Dan Skelton in the conditionals’ hurdle.
The six-year-old improved again when giving the exciting Brief Times most resistance at Doncaster. The mare looks nicely unexposed so she can deny some promising rivals after a well-earned break.BANGERS AND CASH (1.45) looks tasty for Ben Pauling in another competitive novices’ chase.
The gelding comfortably defeated the useful Velasco on his fencing bow at Taunton in December.The six-year-old jumped and travelled well so he can stretch his unbeaten run to two up in class.
Phillip Hobbs has hit top gear so I’m backing SMARTY WILD (4.05) in the handicap chase. The gelding put in his best shift yet when second to the talented Caribean Boy over track and trip.The eight-year-old is open to plenty of progress over three miles so he can take a weaker contest.ECOSSAIS (2.30) can go the distance for shrewd Oliver Greenall in the handicap chase at Bangor.
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