
bet365 Select Hurdle Preview: Kabral du Mathan heads star field
The bet365 Select Hurdle brings top-class hurdling to Ripon with Kabral du Mathan leading a quality field in this £80,000 Grade 2 contest.

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The bet365 Select Hurdle brings top-class hurdling to Ripon with Kabral du Mathan leading a quality field in this £80,000 Grade 2 contest.

Jonbon headlines a cracking Saturday card at Ripon with Grade 1 action and £175k prizes on offer across eight quality races.

Friday's Group 3 at Ripon shapes as a cracking Derby trial with Action and Al Zanati heading a quality field of seven three-year-olds.

Friday's bet365 Mile at Ripon promises a cracking renewal with Field of Gold taking on a quality field including Godolphin's Opera Ballo.

Six-race evening card at Ffos Las features Nicky Henderson's Lisnamurrican in the feature mares' novice hurdle on good to soft ground.

The Highland National takes centre stage at Newton Abbot on Friday, with Noble Birth and El Granjero leading a competitive field over the extended trip.

Three-runner thriller at Southwell sees Godolphin's Golden View take on Gosden's rated performer Yazin in a fascinating Class 2 contest.

The £50k Mares' Chase Final at Uttoxeter promises a thrilling climax to the series, with Party Vibes and Ede'iffs Rock heading a competitive field.

Four quality mares clash in Newton Abbot's Fair Maid of Perth, with Panic Attack's class edge facing Apple Away's course advantage in testing conditions.

Two Listed contests headline a quality eight-race card at Newton Abbot today, with the going easing after recent rain across the Devon venue.

Eight races at Hereford on Monday with Cadell headlining the feature handicap chase. Good ground should suit the pace angles.

Seven races at Sandown on good ground with Bond Broker headlining the feature novice chase. Competitive handicaps provide punting opportunities.