4:37 Sedgefield Tips

Involved in both bumper events, most recently securing 3rd place at Worcester during yard debut 30 days ago, having perhaps gone for home a bit prematurely. The tongue strap is back in place and the 4-year-old is expected to be a serious contender.

I find it strange that Donald McCain has got a runner in this race, but Brian Hughes is riding Church Lane Lad for P Neville. Brian Hughes is the best jockey available.

Dartmouth Castle returns from a break and, if fit enough, can make the first three places here at an each way price. As a winner over course and distance on a sound surface, today's conditions clearly suit. That success means a seven pounds penalty but the horse won by eight lengths despite running green and Charlie Maggs, who recently rode a double on the flat at Chester, takes over in the saddle claiming a useful five pounds allowance. That double was for Donald McCain who is showing a 33% strike rate in National Hunt Flat races this season.

Jeffersons are a known gambling stable, father handed down to daughter, and there has been plenty of money for this once-raced bumper runner. Could be worth a small stakes bet here.