National Hunt Racing > Saturday January 11th

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Kempton 1:35 - Williamhill.com Levy Board Tolworth Hurdle (NOVICES') (Grade 1) Barry Geraghty has chosen to ride Josses Hill but I don't think there is much between him and stablemate Royal Boy who looks outstanding value to land this contest under Tony McCoy. If The Liquidator comes out and runs like he did last time out at Cheltenham he should be very hard to beat but the clear value in the field for me is the Henderson outsider and he is worthy of an investment. Royal Boy - 2 Points WIN @ 9/1 Paddy Power Read Full Preview @ bit.ly/1lZ53c5

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Re: National Hunt Racing > Saturday January 11th 2:15 Wetherby – Download The New Racing UK iPad App Handicap Chase Richard Lee is in great form at present and he can have another success with GREY GOLD, who handles testing ground really well. He was a useful novice last season, winning twice, including beating Mikael d’Haguenet on heavy ground at Punchestown. He also ran well on his last run at Ascot, finishing third to Lancetto at Ascot and he should be spot on for this. The trip is fine and a handicap mark of just 138 has given him a good opportunity in this race. 2:40 Kempton – Lanzarote Hurdle RIVER MAIGUE really impressed on heavy ground at Kempton as a novice and under similar conditions, he is expected to run well. On his first start of the season he stayed on well over two miles at Sandown and this step up in trip should really suit (he was a winner over three miles in points). He looks to be on a fair mark and having improved for his first run of the season, can prove a big threat to the favourite in this. He loves a fast pace, which he looks set to get in this valuable handicap hurdle and with his trainer, Nicky Henderson, in such good form at present, a big run is expected. 3:35 Warwick – Betfred Classic Chase VESPER BELL is an out and out stayer and excels in heavy ground. Conditions should be spot on for him in this and it is easy to see him running very well. Willie Mullins is sending more horses over to Britain than usual and he has been rewarded with some good performances and hopes are high that he will achieve another win here. He has only run six times over fences and twelve times in total, so there is every chance that he could improve this season and being just eight, he is approaching the peak of his powers. He has already proved he stays well, when finishing a close second at Punchestown in April and I can see this race being run to suit, so I am hopeful of a big run from him.