Master looks just Dandy at Wolverhampton

Master Dandy can build on a narrow victory last time out by winning the Always Gamble Responsibly With BetUK Novice Stakes at Wolverhampton on Monday.

James Fanshawe's four-year-old showed some ability when an admittedly well-beaten third on his racecourse debut, but it was still a performance with some promise, as he was slow to break before making late progress.

The son of Dandy Man was then off the track from that run in May until November, when he showed his initial impression to have been correct in securing a hard-fought nose success over Mattella, who has been placed again since.

That Newcastle victory came over 1200m but he should have the pace to be equally as effective over the minimum trip, with that recent outing putting a racing edge on him.

It's Not Risky has found his niche upped to middle distances, with a double on the cards in the Best Odds Guaranteed At BetMGM Handicap.

Four starts from 1400m to 1800m on the turf provided little joy, but upped to 2200m at Southwell on his most recent run, It's Not Risky finally got his head in front for Hugo Palmer.

He eases back in distance to an extended 1800m having run well over that distance at Dunstall Park back in November.

Back-to-back victories await Landlordtothestars in the Bet £10 Get £40 At BetMGM Handicap at Lingfield.

The four-year-old has hit a purple patch for James Evans this winter, winning two of his three runs in the last month or so.

Victorious over 1700m at the beginning of December, he was beaten just a head in third next time under a 2 point higher mark.

He again had to work hard for his most recent win, prevailing by just a short head over odds-on favourite Cephalus after a proper battle in the finish.

Landlordtothestars is now 8 points higher than his December win but it is hard to go against him while he is in such good form.

Dire Wolf looked to get outpaced over 1600m when fourth earlier this month, so tackling an additional 400m is a positive in the BetMGM: It's Showtime Handicap.

The Showcasing filly has been making steady progress in five outings to date, with her latest length defeat representing her best effort yet for Adam West.

Given the way she stayed on that day, she is worth a try over middle distances.

School Days Over should appreciate returning to a familiar course and distance in the Read Harry Cobden's Blog At PlanetSportBet Handicap Chase at Hereford.

Successful over this 4200m on his penultimate start, he then dropped back in distance at Doncaster and could do nothing more than keep on for third under a 5 point higher mark.

Eased one point subsequently, it may well be he just wants a longer trip now. - Press Association

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

LINGFIELD: Race 1: 14.50 Dire Wolf, Race 2: 15.20 Landlordtothestars, Race 3: 15.50 Revision, Race 4: 16.20 Rebel Empire, Race 5: 16.50 Our Melody, Race 6: 17.20 Em Jay Kay, Race 7: 17.50 Pink Lily.

HEREFORD: Race 1: 15.07 Billy Boi Blue, Race 2: 15.37 The Boat, Race 3: 16.07 Imperial Jade, Race 4: 16.37 School Days Over, Race 5: 17.07 Benny Silver, Race 6: 17.37 Major Fortune, Race 8: 18.10 Jacobin.

WOLVERHAMPTON: Race 1: 18.30 Big Narstie, Race 2: 19.00 Dreamcasing, Race 3: 19.30 It's Not Risky, Race 4: 20.00 MASTER DANDY (NAP), Race 5: 20.30 Gustav Graves, Race 6: 21.00 Tathmeen, Race 7: 21.30 Lynwood Lad, Race 8: 22.00 Footsy, Race 9: 22.30 Aeroplane Mode.

DOUBLE: It's Not Risky and Master Dandy (Wolverhampton, Races 3 and 4).