Sky Sports Racing viewers get their first glimpse of Oisin Murphy since his return as the former champion jockey travels to Newcastle for six outings on Monday.
Newcastle 6.30 – Classy pedigrees on display in hot Novice Stakes
THE talkSPORT Download Novice Stakes App (6.30) could unearth a future star as eight go head-to-head in what sounds like a very strong event on paper.
James Ferguson and Danny Muscutt won the race last year and they gave a first start to the purchase of 350,000 gns Canberra legenda half-brother to Chester Vase winner Youth Spirit, who holds a Derby entry for later this year.
Murphy teams up with Marco Botti with another newcomer Carbis Baya well-behaved son of Siyouni and related to the winner of the Churchill Stakes Let’s Go.
Of those with a proven form, the standard is set by Archie Watson united strengthwho climbs a mile after finishing placed on two starts, including when beaten by a length by favorite Razoni here 11 days ago.
Newcastle 5.00 – Buxted Too aims for the quadruple
Newcastle opener will see Ian Williams’ Buxted too bid for a quadruple in the BetUK Acca Club 5 Free Bet Handicap (5.00) under Paul Mulrennan.
The five-year-old beat the opponent Jubilee Daughter over this course and distance, two starts back, with Karl Burke’s challenger, ridden by Sam James, now receiving 9lbs.
Murphy boards a fascinating contestant as green planet made a first start for Jedd O’Keefe, failing to shoot over the hurdles – and one over the fences – for Alan King.
Kevin Stott comes in with a six-six lead over Muscutt in the race to be the all-time champion jockey and kicks off his night on Casa Lunawhich makes a first appearance for Philip Kirby after three well-placed efforts for Roger Varian.
Lingfield 3.35 – Gabriel’s Getaway takes on seven rivals
Class 4 Sky Sports Racing HD Virgin 535 Handicap Chase (3.35) over two miles is the feature contest on the map at Lingfield and eight will post in a wide open affair.
Anthony Honeyball has been in fine form recently – operating at a strike rate above 30% in February – and Gabriel’s getaway took advantage.
The six-year-old won 13 days ago on his Taunton debut and could be treated seriously well if he can continue to build on that performance.
David Pipe Saddles Dindin who is entering this competition after finishing second to Fontwell 14 days ago.
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Watch all the races from Newcastle and Lingfield live on Sky Sports Racing on Monday 20 February.
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