Sir Alex Ferguson's Horse Tipped for Victory at Southwell by Racing Expert
Racing expert Newsboy has highlighted Road To Wembley as his standout selection for Wednesday's racing, with the horse owned by football legend Sir Alex Ferguson fancied to score at Southwell. In a detailed analysis, Newsboy also identifies an improving type at Wincanton as a strong contender, providing a comprehensive preview of the day's action across multiple tracks.
Road To Wembley Poised for Success at Southwell
Road To Wembley (4.00, Nap) is tipped to secure his first victory over hurdles in the Country And Western Night 25th April Maiden Hurdle at Southwell. The five-year-old, sired by Postponed, previously notched four wins on the Flat under trainer Richard Hughes and has adapted well to his new discipline since joining Olly Murphy's stable.
In his debut over hurdles at Warwick, Road To Wembley delivered a promising performance. Held back early in the race, he made significant headway around the home turn and surged into the lead after the final hurdle. Although overtaken by Cosmic Connection in the closing stages, his strong showing was highly encouraging, with the form already boosted by subsequent wins from other runners in that race.
Champion jockey Sean Bowen returns to the saddle for this two-mile contest, adding to the horse's credentials. Notably, Road To Wembley has previous experience at Southwell, having finished second on the Flat there, and Murphy boasts an impressive record at the track this season with eight wins from 21 runners.
Walkinthepresent Favoured at Wincanton
At Wincanton, Walkinthepresent (3.50, nb) is selected to defy a 7lb weight rise and claim the Visit Bridles Care Home Wincanton Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle for trainer Neil Mulholland. The six-year-old has shown marked improvement since stepping up in distance and qualifying for handicaps.
After a solid third-place finish behind Eton Mes at Uttoxeter, Walkinthepresent continued to progress with another third over three miles at Chepstow, where cheekpieces were first applied. His most recent outing at Taunton saw him thrive on good ground, partnering with jockey Dylan Johnston to secure a convincing five-and-a-half-length victory over Lady Caro, with the form further validated by the runner-up's subsequent win.
Retaining the cheekpieces and tackling an additional half-furlong on favourable good ground, Walkinthepresent appears well-positioned for success in this competitive handicap hurdle.
Full Selections for Wednesday's Racing
Newsboy's tips for the day include selections across multiple meetings:
- Sedgefield: Captain Cool (2.40), Mountain Mike (3.10), Dixie Cowboy (3.40), Bright Legend (4.10), Cosmic Soul (4.40), Connells Cross (5.10)
- Southwell: Always Busy (2.30), Big Boy Barney (3.00), Frost Moon (3.30), Road To Wembley (Nap, 4.00), Diamond Geezer (4.30), Princess Milania (5.02)
- Wincanton: Grand Vendetta (2.20), Jukebox King (2.50), Broomfields Cave (3.20), Walkinthepresent (Nb, 3.50), Kingcormac (4.20), Mancero (4.50), Beau Speed (5.20)
- Kempton: Nanoscience (5.30), Havana Touch (6.00), Winding Stream (6.30), Lion Of Mali (7.00), Devil’s Peak (7.30), Fullstop (8.00), Expert Agent (8.30)
This expanded preview offers in-depth insights into the key races, highlighting the form, conditions, and expert opinions to guide racing enthusiasts through Wednesday's fixtures.
