OSCAR TO CAINE OPPOSITION

Here are some quick fancies for today's racing.

Kempton 3:20- ZULU OSCAR won a bumper on Kempton's synthetic surface back in February. On that day, he traveled very easily and put the race to bed fairly nicely once he hit the front. It's a slight worry that this is his first start over hurdles but he looked a horse who would relish an obstacle. Harry Fry's strike rate at Kempton (4 wins from 10) is impressive, he has a big chance. He beat CHASE THE WIND in that Kempton contest. Warren Greatrex's horse has had a couple of starts over hurdles since and has looked relatively useful. He is also selected in this race.

Zulu Oscar

Kempton 4:25- There is no doubting that The New One should be winning this doing cartwheels but some of Nigel Twiston Davies' big players (Splash Of Ginge, Ballybolley) did not fire at all on their first run of the season. Now The New One is clearly on a different level to them but I'm going to oppose him with FORGOTTEN VOICE. He too is a smart hurdler and with connections of Geraghty and Henderson, he needs to be respected. They usually dominate Kempton's National Hunt fixtures.

Bath 4:45- MIDNIGHT DANCE was well backed on debut to run a big race. She finished a promising fifth that day, looking as though she would come on for the run. This looks a weaker race and one she looks well up to winning.

Naas 1:40- CENOTAPH is my selection from the Aidan O'Brien triumvirate as Seamie Heffernan rides which implies that he could be their main hope (although the betting currently suggests otherwise). Another who may need an eye kept on his is Ger Lyons' ENDLESS DRAMA. He is by star freshman sire Lope De Vega (sire of Dewhurst winner Belardo) and his jockey Colin Keane has a very good record at the track.

Naas 4:55- Donnacha O'Brien has made a flying start to his fledgling racing career, with a win in the Irish Cesarewitch aboard El Salvador being the highlight thus far. He is chosen to rack up another win with BLUE HUSSAR. His seven pound could prove valuable in trying t get this horse to regain the winning thread.

Enjoy your Sunday

Happy Punting