2:38 Plumpton Tips

Course and distance winner who has won nine times from thirty starts, including this race last year off a seven-pound lower mark when ridden by Harry Cobden, today's pilot on board for the last five starts, including a win, can take off a handy five. Only one pound higher than for that most recent win.

Race 4 at Plumpton today is a Handicap (Class 3) over 4,129 m Hurdle Race for 3 y.o. and upwards on the Turf with the going reported to be Good. The suggested wager is for the straight win on the 8yo gelding Walk On High from the Harry Fry yard and will be ridden by Brian Carver. This son of Walk In The Park is a two-time winner and comes off a 6-month rest. Ever since reappearing in November, he has been a model of consistency with a 3rd, three 2nds, and most recently has had two wins in a row from 7 starts. His most recent was over this distance for the first time and arguably ran his best race. With everything pointing towards a top run here, the treble looks on. Top chance.

Arqoob has won two hurdle races at 2m. He was second in a hurdle race over 2m 5f at Warwick on his latest outing last month. The course, distance, and going should suit. He seems well treated and could well be able to go one better and win this race.

Loverdose returns after a 247-day break, which was nearly the same as last season, where on return from a 235-day break, he won first time up. That was the first of 3 wins and twice runner-up from his 5 starts. Looks like a progressive 6-year-old who should go close.

Won first up here last season over hurdles from 5 lbs lower, and it was a convincing win. Worth a try at this trip; could unlock more potential.

Sean Bowen is an eye-catching booking for this one from an in-form yard. This step up in trip could help him, and last time's run could have been a pipe opener for today.