3:20 Lingfield Tips

Better Off Alone is a good name for a front-runner. Alas, he won't be alone up front, but he does have Freddie Keighley taking off a handy 7 lbs. He showed improved form last time out after his second run back from a wind operation.

There is not much to get enthused about here, with many (including the selection) still to prove themselves over this trip. However, this lad at least drops in class and into the weakest chase he has contested for tomorrow's race. The yard and jockey are in good form.

Montmartin ran well last season at Ffos Las, finishing third, coming off a two-year absence. He could repeat that performance off a 288-day break first time out this season.

He has an impressive record around 3 miles and solid form in chases at this distance, having secured victories in four chases. In his more recent performances he has been below par and finished 3rd and 5th in his last three races. His stronger performances tend to occur when the ground has cut. Therefore, while he is a contender, the real value lies in an each-way bet.

Goes well on soft/heavy ground so will handle conditions today and is improving with each run this season. Was only 6th on seasonal debut but was running well before unseating on next start but improved on both of those efforts to be a cracking second at Wetherby last time. Was only reeled in late on by a horse who ran well in a class 3 at Windsor yesterday and was miles clear of the third. The slightly shorter trip should help too. Yard in good form too as have had 4 winners from their 16 sent out since the beginning of December. Jockey had won on him before too so looks to have a great chance today.

Givehimthehonour has plenty to prove after yet another layoff. He was a PtP winner and placed in a bumper and over hurdles when trained in Ireland. Three runs since joining David Pipe have been very modest. This is his second run after a wind op and an easier task, off a lower weight.