Tom O'Brien

The JCB Handicap Chase headlines a quiet Thursday at Uttoxeter, with good ground conditions perfect for staying chasers on the Staffordshire track.

Seven races at Cartmel on good ground promise competitive action, with the feature handicap chase over three miles plus providing the highlight.

Six races scheduled at Great Yarmouth but not a runner in sight - Tom O'Brien reflects on when the sport lets us down.

Tom O'Brien casts his eye over Wednesday's seven-race card at Hamilton Park, with good to soft conditions setting up some intriguing contests.

Seven-race jumps card at Southwell on good ground promises competitive action, with course specialists holding strong claims across the handicaps.

Seven races at Sedgefield on Good going with Good Friday Fairy heading a competitive chase card. Tom O'Brien picks out the key contenders.

Seven races at Hexham on good ground with Paul Nicholls' Welcom To Cartries headlining the feature 3m chase in what looks a cracking Monday card.

Seven races at Wetherby on Good going, headlined by the £17.5k Jim Morgan Memorial Handicap Hurdle and military amateur action.

Six races at Chepstow on Sunday headlined by Iron Bridge in the marathon chase. Tom O'Brien picks out the best bets on good ground.

Three Class 2 finals headline a cracking Sunday card at Beverley, with Good to Soft conditions playing right into the hands of some proven mudlarks.

Seven races of quality National Hunt action at Ascot on good to soft ground, with Knickerbockerglory headlining a competitive £30k handicap hurdle.

Saturday's seven-race card at Hereford is headlined by the £100k Herring Queen Final, with Khrisma leading a competitive field of mares' novices.