Racing expert Newsboy has delivered his comprehensive selections for Wednesday's quartet of UK meetings, headlined by a confident Nap at Lingfield and a strong each-way chance at Haydock to complete a lucrative Daily Double.
Lingfield Nap Fancies Hat-Trick Victory
The spotlight falls on the all-weather at Lingfield this Wednesday, where Lahina Bay (3.05, Nap) is tipped to continue his impressive winning streak. The progressive five-year-old, trained by the partnership of Rachel Cook and John Bridger, seeks a third consecutive victory in the 6f Make The Move to Midnite Handicap.
In superb form, the son of Cracksman made all to win at Bath in late October before proving his versatility with a determined success over this course and distance just last week. Ridden on both occasions by Rhys Clutterbuck, who retains the ride, he showed a smart turn of foot to lead inside the final furlong. Newsboy believes Lahina Bay can overcome a 5lb penalty for that latest win and secure a notable hat-trick.
Haydock Hope to Bounce Back
Over the jumps at Haydock, the eye is drawn to Small Town Hero (12.38, Next Best) in the FDL Packaging Group Conditional Jockey’s Handicap Hurdle. Trained by Ian Donoghue, the five-year-old had strung together four straight wins before an uncharacteristically error-strewn round at Punchestown last time out saw him finish fourth.
Prior to that blip, the gelding had shown tremendous consistency, winning handicap hurdles at Roscommon and Wexford (twice) before stepping up to land a handicap chase at Downpatrick. Conor Stone-Walsh, who partnered him to that five-and-a-half-length chase victory, takes the ride again. A return to that fluent jumping form could see Small Town Hero prove very hard to beat in this three-mile contest.
Full Wednesday Selection List
Newsboy has provided a full rundown of his fancies across all four of Wednesday's fixtures. His main fancies form a tempting double, but he has selections for every race on the card.
Haydock: 12.08 Mydaddypaddy, 12.38 Small Town Hero (NB), 1.08 Western Knight, 1.38 Inishcorker, 2.08 Dunboyne, 2.38 Wolfspear, 3.12 Fat Harry.
Kempton: 4.05 Dream Camp, 4.40 Valkyrie Storm, 5.10 Only In Manila, 5.40 Elan D’or, 6.10 Clouds Hill, 6.40 Alasrae, 7.10 Sax Appeal, 7.40 Valleyofthe Kings, 8.10 Wyld Bill.
Lingfield: 11.30 Chale Chalo, 12.00 Kyoto, 12.30 Fascinating Shadow, 1.00 Arenas Del Tiempo, 1.30 Miss Malone To You, 2.00 Morrophore, 2.30 Diamondonthehill, 3.05 Lahina Bay (Nap), 3.35 Solar Edge.
Ludlow: 12.20 Walkinthewoods, 12.50 Hopeless Dancer, 1.20 Fortescue, 1.50 Belle Le Grand, 2.20 L’Empire Vert, 2.55 Inion Tiogair, 3.27 Julio Coolio.
Newsboy's recommended Daily Double combines his two standout bets: Lahina Bay at Lingfield and Small Town Hero at Haydock. A successful £1 double on this pair could return a significant sum for punters following his expert advice.
