Califet En Vol should take all the beating in the Sidney Banks Memorial Novices' Hurdle at Huntingdon.
Only seen twice over hurdles so far, the Nicky Henderson-trained six-year-old has shaped as a smart prospect.
First time out at Kempton he hacked up, then had the definite misfortune to bump into one at Newbury in the shape of The New Lion, who is one of the leading domestic hopes of a winner at Cheltenham in March.
The New Lion has been an imperious scorer in Grade One company since then and the overall form of that Newbury race has a solid look to it.
It is rather surprising to see Henderson has only won this Listed contest twice, although one of those victories was with a certain Shishkin in 2020.
Also carrying Listed status is the Lady Protectress Mares' Chase, where Gavin Cromwell's Brides Hill has to be the pick.
Cromwell has an excellent record when sending his mares over to Britain from his base in County Meath, with this eight-year-old the perfect case in point, winning this race 12 months ago.
She was most recently seen at Doncaster in December, in search of what would have been a five-timer. Running for the first time since Punchestown in May, a mistake did not help her chance on Town Moor and she had to settle for third.
At Doncaster, Wise Eagle brings a touch of class to the Virgin Bet Daily Price Boosts Handicap Hurdle.
He was a progressive stayer on the Flat a couple of years ago, with his efforts earning him a shot at the Ascot Gold Cup.
Unfortunately he picked up a season-ending injury there, but since returning in May last year he has worked his way back to strike twice over hurdles and showed his ability on the level also remains intact when taking second in a valuable event on the all-weather at Newcastle last month.
This represents his stiffest test yet as a jumper, but he has done little wrong so far.
Dash Gordon can take the Extra Winnings With BetUK Acca Club Handicap at Southwell.
The four-year-old has let odds-on backers down twice in three starts for Mick Appleby, winning on the other occasion over this course and distance. A first-time tongue-time helped in that, as he is perhaps not the most straightforward conveyance. Equally, he represents connections that know the time of day, so continued support this time cannot be ignored.
Frankies Dream is in red-hot form and well up to defying a penalty for victory at the weekend when he goes in the Win £1M With BetMGM's Golden Goals Handicap.
He moved to the front stylishly from over 200m out at Newcastle to win readily, just as he had at Lingfield a week earlier. - Press Association
TAB is betting on 4 UK meetings on Thursday. Here are the tips.
HUNTINGDON: Race 1: 14.40 Sangiovese, Race 2: 15.10 Pleasure Garden, Race 3: 15.45 CALIFET EN VOL (NAP), Race 4: 16.20 Brides Hill, Race 5: 16.55 Sun Art, Race 6: 17.30 Tuscan Rose, Race 7: 18.05 Fortune De Mer, Race 8: 18.40 Fine Shot.
DONCASTER: Race 1: 15.00 Deep Strato, Race 2: 15.35 Smart Decision, Race 3: 16.10 Stressfree, Race 4: 16.45 Wise Eagle, Race 5: 17.20 De Tellers Fortune, Race 6: 17.55 Could Be Trouble, Race 7: 18.30 Rath Gaul Hill.
FFOS LAS: Race 1: 15.55 Wicked Thoughts, Race 2: 16.30 Clotilda, Race 3: 17.05 Bobmahley, Race 4: 17.40 A Moments Madness, Race 5: 18.15 Throne Hall, Race 6: 18.50 Angels Breath.
SOUTHWELL: Race 1: 19.00 Carlton, Race 2: 19.30 The Real McKay, Race 3: 20.00 Tapis Rouge, Race 4: 20.30 Northern Cracksman, Race 5: 21.00 Frankies Dream, Race 6: 21.30 Dash Gordon, Race 7: 22.00 Stella Hogan, Race 8: 22.30 Portoro.
DOUBLE: Califet En Vol and Brides Hill (Huntingdon, Races 3 and 4).