Wilful to demonstrate  winning spirit

Wilful can make a winning start to his jumping career for Jonjo O'Neill in the Join Racing TV Now Maiden Hurdle at Huntingdon on Sunday.

The E105,000 purchase made all in a competitive Catterick bumper just before Christmas and then travelled well for a long way before being reeled in late on by the highly-rated Wendigo at the same track.

On that evidence, this half-brother to useful rules performer and prolific point-to-point scorer Bold Enough has a bright future ahead of him.

Dibble Decker looks well placed to repeat last year's success in the John Bigg "Oxo" Handicap Chase.

Tom Lacey's charge was winning at this track for the third time when just holding on by a nose from Dom Of Mary 12 months ago.

He is on a 4lb higher mark this time but that is justified following a rock-solid victory at Wincanton, where he travelled strongly throughout when wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.

Extra Cover is an eye-catching newcomer for Henry Daly in the Racing TV Open National Hunt Flat Race.

This daughter of Jack Hobbs is a half-sister to former Champion Bumper third and multiple Grade One winner Thyme Hill, with the booking of Sam Twiston-Davies suggesting connections are hopeful of a strong debut.

Iconic Muddle offers plenty of appeal in the Download The Raceday Ready App Conditional Jockeys' Veterans' Handicap Chase at Doncaster.

Gary Moore's charge has relatively few miles on the clock for an 11-year-old, winning twice and finishing second on seven occasions from 19 starts.

He has been a runner-up on both outings this term, going down by just half a length each time.

On his first attempt at 4800m last month, Iconic Muddle recovered well from a mistake three out to just be denied by Highstakesplayer, who is now set to be aimed at a valuable Aintree contest.

Ismael took a while to justify the £130,000 paid for him following an Irish point-to-point success but he was impressive when scoring for the first time under rules at Uttoxeter.

Kevin Frost's six-year-old was always in control after hitting the front three out and is taken to follow up in the Tips For Every Race At raceday-ready.com Novices' Handicap Hurdle.

Mister Meggit must carry a 7lb penalty against opposition from some powerful yards in the Download The Racecourse App Raceday Ready Open NH Flat Race.

However, he created a huge impression when sauntering home by a dozen lengths at Carlisle back in November and will take some beating if in the same form.

On the all-weather at Newcastle, Zephlyn can return to winning ways in the second division of the BetUK. Home Of The Acca Handicap over an extended 3200m.

He galloped to a convincing victory over the same course and distance towards the end of January and ran well again at Southwell next time, where the slightly slower surface may have just stretched his stamina.

Army Ethos is expected to prove a class apart in the BetUK. It's Where The UK Bets Novice Stakes when reappearing for the first time since going down by just a neck in last year's Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Greatgadian did not get a clear run when sixth at Kempton last time but had previously been in fine form and is worth sticking with in the Bet £10 Get £40 At BetMGM Handicap. - Press Association

SELECTIONS:

DONCASTER: 16.05 Take No Chances, 16.40 Margaret's Legacy, 17.15 Iconic Muddle, 17.50 My Gift To You, 18.25 Ismael, 19.00 Mister Meggit.

HUNTINGDON: 15.55 Mixedwave, 16.30 WILFUL (NAP), 17.05 Damarta, 17.40 Dibble Decker, 18.15 Chauffeur Driven, 18.45 Extra Cover.

LEOPARDSTOWN: 15.40 Captain Cody, 16.15 Zeeband, 16.50 Ashdale Bob, 17.25 Clear The Clouds, 18.00 Snake Oil, 18.35 Where's Frankie, 19.07 Buckaway Freddie.

NEWCASTLE: 18.52 Vision Of Hope, 19.25 Zephlyn, 20.00 Army Ethos, 20.30 Sibyl Charm, 21.00 Greatgadian, 21.30 Jenever, 22.00 Southbank, 22.30 One More Dream.