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Written by Press Association | Apr 9, 2024 6:52:02 AM

With Ed Bethell's yard in good form, Gressington is fancied to make a successful seasonal reappearance in the Read Harry Cobden's Blog At PlanetSportBet Novice Stakes at Southwell o Tuesday.

The son of Outstrip shone on his juvenile debut over this course and distance, hitting the front at the 200m marker before powering clear of Blessed Boy, who scored nicely at Lingfield next time out.

Gressington then went to Redcar for a decent novice event and put in another promising display, travelling strongly in front throughout and only getting collared on the line by Volterra.

Third-placed Speeding Bullet subsequently claimed a Newmarket nursery, so the evidence suggests that was a rock-solid showing from the selection, who hails from a stable which has had success with three-year-old winners in recent weeks.

Dreams Fled Away is an interesting recruit for Barry Brennan and gets the nod to make a successful British debut in the Best Odds Guaranteed At PlanetSportBet Handicap.

The five-year-old really hit form for Shane Crawley in Ireland before making the switch to Lambourn, winning a couple of competitive Dundalk contests prior to finishing a close third of 14 there last month.

After being held up in the rear from a wide draw on that occasion, Colin Keane had to come round the outside when making his move and still did not enjoy a smooth passage up the home straight, so that effort can be marked up.

Bearwith made a pleasing return from a winter break when second at Newcastle last month and is taken to go one better in the Liz And Izzy's Hoap Podcast Handicap.

Having signed off last season with a comfortable win at Beverley, Harriet Bethell's six-year-old resumed on a career-high mark of 71.

However, that did not look a harsh assessment as he chased home the hat-trick completing Asgard's Captain at Gosforth Park after attracting support at generous odds in the betting ring.

Streak Lightning caught the eye making late headway over 1400m last time out after being given plenty to do and stepping up back to 1600m should suit in the Download The PlanetSportBet App Handicap.

There was a lot to like about the way Eleftheria got up late on to beat favourite Vicario at Chelmsford and that pair pulled five lengths clear of the nicely-bred Radiant Beauty in third.

Paul and Oliver Cole's filly has taken a while to get the hang of things but may be worth following in the Get Emma's Offers At PlanetSportBet Fillies' Handicap now the penny has finally dropped.

At Thirsk, Atherstone Warrior was beaten less than two lengths when a staying-on fourth of 15 in the Brocklesby and can build on that by winning the Best Prices Guaranteed Daily At Vickers.Bet Maiden Stakes.

The Alice Haynes-trained colt is a half-brother to three winners and his dam was a juvenile scorer, so he ticks plenty of boxes.

Catton Lady hails from a good family and showed plenty of promise at two, prevailing on her Carlisle debut and being placed twice at Pontefract.

With Mick and David Easterby going along nicely of late, it would be no surprise to see this likeable filly go well on her seasonal reappearance in the Ruby Lodge Care Home In Thirsk Handicap.

Over the jumps at Hereford, Famoso has some strong course form in the book this season ahead of the Download The Racing App Now Novices' Handicap Chase.

Matt Sheppard's eight-year-old has been first, second and third here since mid-December and seems to have been suited by dropping back down to 3200m of late.

Jack Doyen gained compensation for falling three out in a promising position at Leicester by running out a ready winner at this venue last time out.

That victory was achieved despite some understandably cautious leaps and a quick double could be on the cards in the Enjoy The Racing App For Free Handicap Chase. - Press Association

TAB is betting on 3 UK meetings on Tuesday. Here are the tips.

THIRSK: Race 1: 15.15 Atherstone Warrior, Race 2: 15.45 A Gift Of Love, Race 3: 16.15 Jack Of Clubs, Race 4: 16.45 Mattella, Race 5: 17.15 Soul Seeker, Race 6: 17.45 Catton Lady, Race 7: 18.15 Hostelry, Race 8: 18.45 Highfield Viking.

HEREFORD: Race 1: 15.30 Famoso, Race 2: 16.00 Whynotnowroy, Race 3: 16.30 Jack Doyen, Race 4: 17.00 Simply Belle, Race 5: 17.35 Tour Ovalie, Race 6: 18.00 El Granjero.

SOUTHWELL: Race 1: 18.30 Apache Star, Race 2: 19.00 Dreams Fled Away, Race 3: 19.30 Bearwith, Race 4: 20.00 Streak Lightning, Race 5: 20.30 GRESSINGTON (NAP), Race 6: 21.00 Eleftheria, Race 7: 21.30 Easy Equation.

ALL TO COME: Dreams Fled Away and Gressington (Southwell Races 2 and 5).