6:42 Fontwell Tips

Course winner Valirann Gold is a proven performer at this level and is racing off a winning mark on ground conditions that suit.

There was plenty of encouragement to be taken from LAND GIRL'S LUCK's fourth-placed chase bow at Exeter, where the 2m3f looked to be on the sharp side. The front three have all won since, even the fifth was only by a short head next time, so clearly the form is strong. Hopefully her inexperience over fences doesn't catch her out, as a 2lb ease in the ratings does look lenient.

Two runners today. One saw a very poor run and the other won at 9/1. TWO BETS FOR FONTWELL TOMORROW. Late message due to a few site problems tonight??'apologies. FRANKIE FAULKNER 6:42 Fontwell ??' Frankie Faulkner ran well in three chases before going over hurdles on heavy ground when last seen in March. After going well for a long way, he was not given a hard time when beaten. He has since switched trainers and been freshened up. He returns to chasing and will have no issue with the ground or trip here. Cheekpieces that were missing last time are reapplied, along with a tongue tie, and Conor Ring takes over in the saddle. The 9yo is on a workable mark and is capable of winning a race like this. 8/1 offers some each-way value.

He is a three-time chase winner. He won on his latest start on a reduced mark when romping home by 4.5 lengths. He has a 6 lb penalty, but he could well go close again as he arrives fit, and jockey James Davies retains the ride.

Wears the first time blinkers and drops in trip and class after racing over further in a Class 4 at Taunton last time out.

Second chase start today. Needs to improve, but that may come from stepping up markedly in trip. Did run two hurdle races over 3 miles, which were okish. Only a seven-year-old, so still time.

Three miles two furlongs around the figure-of-eight track at Fontwell has become known for suiting inconsistent, quirky types, so the recent form of Friends Don't Ask (pulled up on his last two outings) is not too off-putting. He has won before at Fontwell following a non-completion. The horse has dropped to the same mark as when he was disqualified from first place in July and could go well at big odds.