Champagne to flow at Newbury and Southwell

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Champagne to flow at Newbury and Southwell

By Andrew Atkinson

Nicky Henderson is out in force at Newbury on Saturday with Champagne Platinum (12.40) tipped to win the Betway Hurdle over 2 miles ridden by Barry Geraghty.

Henderson and Geraghty combine in the Betway Novices Hurdle over 2 miles 4 furlongs with Champ (3.00).

And Henderson is looking to see success with Wenyerreadyfreddie (3.35) in the Betway Handicap Chase over 2 miles 6 furlongs, ridden by Nico de Boinville, having completed back to back wins at Ascot.

Daryl Jacob takes the reins with Henderson trained Dragon D’Estruval (1.50) in the Betway Handicap Hurdle over 2 miles 4 furlongs.

David Pipe trained Legal History (12.05) ridden by Tom Scudamore; Swift Crusader (1.15); Reikers Island (2.25) are also selected at Newbury.

Doncaster tips: 11.50 Speed Company; 12.20: Hold The Note; 12.55: Golden Image; 1.30: Station Master; 2.05: Lady Buttons.

Southwell tips: 11.30: Whenapoet; 12.00: Rock Bottom; 12.35: Dubai Edge; 1.10: Royal Parks; 1.45: Casterbridge; 2.20: Champagne Mondays.