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Ayr best bets: Outlaw Peter set for bold raid under Harry Cobden
The biggest prize on day one of Ayr’s Scottish Grand National meeting will be well earned by whichever of these chasers leads home their nine capable rivals in what promises to be a thrilling race.
Sedgefield top racing tip (1708): Course-distance winner Coup De Coeur ready to prove class
On a relatively quiet Friday afternoon at the races, this final handicap hurdle from Sedgefield offers a competitive contest that should provide a happy return to winning ways for the favourite.
Doncaster racing tips: Pounding Poet and Jungle Jack look to bounce back after wind surgery
Some decent hurdlers are set to compete for the biggest prize on Doncaster’s card, and with at least half a dozen holding serious claims of making the frame, we could be in for a thrilling race.
Catterick racing tips (1430): Each-way pundits eye up Bean Norty and Sawpit Samantha
With four places widely available, Tipstrr’s each-way specialists have been busy assessing the value of a couple of outsiders capable of outracing their odds in this open-looking handicap hurdle.
Stratford racing tips: Each-way pundits have high hopes for Ocean's Of Money
One of the most open looking handicaps at Sunday’s National Hunt meeting at Stratford has created a buzz among Tipstrr’s pundit, who have landed on a couple likely contenders.
Tuesday racing tips for Brighton, Ayr, Huntingdon, Punchestown, Wolverhampton, Gowran and Hexham
Busy day on Tuesday, May 23 with seven meetings on offer across the UK and Ireland, and once again the Planet Sport tipsters are on hand with some cracking selections.