We have a Premier race day from Newbury this afternoon so I will start there with the 12.40pm where I expect Act Of Innocence to head the market.
A bumper winner for Paul Nicholls, he changed stables before making a winning debut over course and distance by two and a half lengths despite pulling too hard to really give his very best and is the obvious danger to Minella Yoga.
The winner of his only start for John Nallen by five lengths at Fairyhouse, he then changed hands for an eye-watering £360,000 at the Cheltenham Sales on November, meaning he will need to own better races than this before he starts to repay his new owners’ faith.
More importantly, race conditions mean that as a three-year-old he gets a massive 20lbs from his main rival, and that really ought to make all the difference this afternoon.
Daily Sport Recommended Bet 1pt Win Minella Yoga 12.40pm Newbury 7/2 bet365