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Matt Polley tipped a 66/1 winner at last weeks Cheltenham festival and he returns to give his best bets for Monday. 16:00 FFOS LAS El Rojo Grande is having a great season. He’s always looked like this step up in trip would be beneficial, but it’s not guaranteed. Boston Joe has some decent form here. If you forgive his latest start at Chepstow, he would have a chance. Port Or Starboard is the choice. He looks like he’s running into form after a promising run last time, and his

Kieran McHugh gives his best bets of the day this Sunday. 16:20 CURRAGH The first big competitive flat race of the year, the Irish Lincoln. Orandi won this race last year and arrives here six pounds heavier. That is not too steep, and Ryan Moore is an interesting booking. Whip Cracker has hit the post a few times in big handicaps and champion jockey Oisin Murphy has come across to ride. Richard Hughes is in flying form, and he charge stands a good chance. Pink Oxalis won a bi

Live action on ITV this Saturday with seven races from Uttoxeter and Kempton including the Midlands Grand National. 13:50 UTTOXETER The JP McManus owned Thanksforthehelp took home a top-class handicap over in Ireland not too long ago and despite not producing the same quality in their last four starts since he's got plenty of talent and runs off an attractive mark for trainer David Pipe. Former course and distance winner Below The Radar has been pretty consistent and can thr

Rory Paddock looks away from the ITV action this Saturday and pinpoints three runners elsewhere who could go well. 14:15 NEWCASTLE Jockey Ryan Mania nearly claimed a major race at Cheltenham yesterday but could make up for that defeat a little by taking home success in this. He partners Diamond Mix who has won their last two contests and looks capable of making it three on the spin if fit after a 127 day break. Count Adhemar looks the obvious challenger. DIAMOND MIX (WIN) 17

13:20 CHELTENHAM I’m not convinced any trainer should have nine of a field of twenty, even if it’s not handicap skullduggery but Willie Mullins sets us a poser within the race here. The impressive-looking Proactif looked strong and professional in winning his second start and first for the Closutton maestro. Highland Crystal and Tuesday’s smart winner Saratoga pulled well clear at Naas and with the fillies’ allowance she looks good each-way value though she is one of a few wh

13:20 CHELTENHAM The two that are likely to head the market, namely Bambino Fever and Oldschool Outlaw have collateral form. Both are obviously talented mares, open to improvement, however there’s a chance both would prefer more rain. It may pay to look further down the market that could run well at a price, and that mare is Kingston Queen. She obviously has a little to find according to the ratings, but her run in the Grade two bumper at Aintree was a very good effort (Oldsc

13:20 CHELTENHAM Ballyfad was very unlucky in a Grade One last time out but he could have questions upped in trip. I’ll Sort That is a Grade One winner and is unbeaten in four over hurdles. He is a fighter who will stay up the hill. No Drama This End has been highly successful so far and was impressive in the Challow last time out. His course and distance form only adds to his claims and he is the one they have to beat. NO DRAMA THIS END (WIN) I’LL SORT THAT (E/W) written by

It's day one of the biggest racing festivals in the world, and we kick off the Cheltenham Festival as the Racing Daily team previews all seven races on Tuesday. 13:20 CHELTENHAM A strong field heads to post in this year’s Supreme Novices Hurdle, and for once, what seems like a fair split in terms of British and Irish chances. Old Park Star has done no wrong this season and rightfully heads the market, he has shown plenty of pace but equally should have no problems climbing

Alan Morris looks back at the most recent runners and picks out a pair you cannot ignore. MAGDALAYNA (O SANGSTER) Magdalayna slowly found her feet for Hughie Morrison and the 3yo filly won in November over a mile at Kempton before being transferred to Ollie Sangster. She is bred to get further but faded late on at Southwell over a mile this week and runs as if even 7f might be worth a try. Off a rating of only 61 she looks to have plenty of room for improvement and we can be

Matt Polley previews two races from Taunton to kick start the week. 15:10 TAUNTON Postponed Legacy has won three of his last four starts, but still hasn’t reached a mark of a hundred. His limit is unknown. Tilehurst isn’t really bred for this, but shows ability, along with Siam Park who is back hurdling after a tumble over fences. A flyer is taken with top weight Moutarde. He’s been keeping higher company than this, and this track and ground will definitely suit him, and add

Kieran McHugh previews two races this Sunday as he pinpoints a couple of runners he’s backing. 14:50 CARLISLE Hilcrest is a case of ‘what could have been’ and he nearly got his head back in front last time out. He keeps the visor on, but my heart would rule my head more. Tommy’s Oscar was good at Musselburgh, last time out, but this is his first time over three miles in six years. The vote goes to Credo. Despite recent form, he won this race last year and arrives three pounds

Liam Hall focuses his attention on the action from Ayr and Dundalk this Friday to round off the working week with some winners, 15:20 AYR A tricky little maiden hurdle but I'd be expect to see Largy Go be all the rage here. A winning pointer on debut, followed that up with a pleasing second on Racecourse debut and should be more than good enough to take the honours in this contest. Irish raider Dahab was a decent flat horse, lost his way on the flat since joining connections

Alan Morris previews two races this Thursday as he hunts for winners to boost our betting balance. 14.45 HAYDOCK Wal Buck’s won well recently at Kelso and with the yard in better form and a Haydock win under his belt he looks ready to progress further here in a weak race for the grade. A Midlands Grand National entry hints at stable expectations as well. Ki Woo could improve for the better ground and also has potential for improvement. WAL BUCK’S (WIN) 16.00 LINGFIELD Montu i

Sam King heads to Newcastle and picks out two runners he's backing to bash the bookies this Tuesday. 14:05 NEWCASTLE Green Bonnet looks like the type who has a better effort in her and it's likely that she'll be cherry-ripe following 167 days off. The daughter of Dartmouth was given plenty to do when third at Kelso last time and after just four runs, she ought to have plenty more to offer now stepping slightly back up in trip. Conner McCann is good value for his 7lb claim

Alan Morris looks back at last week's action and finds two recent runners to pay close attention to in the not too distant future. WEE MARY (J GOLDIE) Wee Mary recently gained her first win and the 4yo filly should gain a lot of confidence from that after a series of seconds for previous trainer Rebecca Menzies. With a mark of 51 there is plenty scope for Jim Goldie to play with and she could end up back in classified company after another loss. By Sands Of Mali, out of a 5f

Toby Derby focuses on three group races at Meydan this Saturday. 15:25 MEYDAN Tuz returns as a 9 year old but he will still be hot property in the betting. Last seen 3rd in the Golden Shaheen prior to that he had won 6 times in a row over C&D. El Nasseeb faced an unlikely reversal in form LTO but I feel as though that was due to the poor/change in tactics and that mistake won’t be made again today. He usually sits off the pace it was strange they went forward and ended up pay

Former jockey turned pundit Liam Hall takes a glance at Friday's racing and previews the best of the action with his top tips. 17:13 WOLVERHAMPTON There's a few in this contest who have been quite consistent at this level, Ana Emaraty is crying out for a bit of luck in running which you don't always get around Wolverhampton, Book Of Lir and Amarachi are both looking like they need a little bit more for win purposes so a chance is taken on Bizarre Law, hugely disappointing si

Alan Morris previews Thursday's action and pinpoints two runners worth backing. 16:27 LUDLOW Thank You Blue is out again under a penalty, but his regular pilot cannot claim and there is a drop in trip and a new track away from Sedgefield to contend with. Olivia Kate jumps left, but still occasionally runs well here if I don’t tip her! Raging Al looks to be well-handicapped on his flat form and this course may play to his strengths if he can lay up without being too keen. RAG

Sam King looks to the all-weather for his best bets this Tuesday with action from Newcastle and Southwell. 15:12 NEWCASTLE Seven Fires looks like the type to continue progressing with racing and she can get off the mark third time out in the six-furlong maiden at Newcastle. Trainer Jack Channon has been operating at a 20% strike rate for the last fortnight and I suspect this well put-together daughter of Sioux Nation has more to offer. A pleasing fourth on debut at Lingfield,

Alan Morris looks back at last week's action and pinpoints two recent runners you should keep a close eye on. NAMMOS (J OWEN) Nammos looks the type James Owen will find the key to and could give us a swift return at Wolverhampton on Monday with Luke Morris aboard. Faster Bee was well-ridden from a wide draw seven days ago to steal a march on her rivals whilst Nammos was shuffled back under a 7lb claimer and ran on late in to second. Faster Bee should be respected under a 4lb