Majesty set to rule in Lincoln
The son of King's Best made a belated start to his second season when turning out at Newmarket in August, leaving the impression there was much more to come when scoring cosily over seven furlongs.
Returned to HQ to race over the Rowley Mile in September, he again ran well when narrowly beaten into second spot.
The four-year-old colt, who cost €240,000 and is a half-brother to 2000 Guineas winner Island Sands, has improved in every race throughout his short career and may well be capable of further progress.
Emma Lavelle's Presenting Express can defy another massive increase in weight by winning the Stan James Handicap Chase at Newbury.
Having already completed a hat-trick, he made a mockery of an extra 12lb over course and distance three weeks ago, jumping to the front three out and eventually crossing the line a very comfortable seven lengths clear.
An additional 14lb will make life tougher but Presenting Express is on such a steep upward curve that he should be capable of making it five victories in a row.
The consistent Spring Lover can regain the winning thread over fences when he tackles the bangorondeeraces.co.uk Handicap Chase at the Welsh venue.
Trained by Venetia Williams, the seven-year-old was in excellent form last season but he has found it tough going initially this term.
However, he looked back to something like his best at Ludlow last time when chasing home the useful Bob The Builder over two-and-a-half miles, beaten just a length.
Racing off just a 1lb higher mark today, he certainly has the ability to find his way back into the winner's enclosure.
Big Rob is fancied to earn a deserved success in the Rase Veterinary Centre Handicap Chase at Market Rasen on Sunday.
A highly-promising novice, Brendan Powell's charge then failed to maintain the partnership with his jockey on three consecutive occasions.
But his jumping appears to have been straightened out following a good second over hurdles at Wincanton in November and intensive schooling during a three-month break.
He certainly had no problem clearing the obstacles when second to Madison Du Berlais at Exeter last month form which has been boosted by the winner scoring next time out and then finishing third in the Grand Annual at Cheltenham.
Desert Dreamer is fancied to make a winning reappearance in the Live Football At bluesquare.com Handicap at Brighton.
The five-year-old was in excellent form towards the end of last season and, crucial to his chances at Brighton, goes particularly well fresh.
