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Bottom club Amiens need points with just three games remaining. They were unlucky in the 3-2 away defeat last week to a good Rodez side. They had more possession and plenty of attempts on goal. Montpellier are a decent side, but just 11 away goals scored from 15 games should give the home side some hope.

Just one point separates these two sides. Both have a chance to make the promotion play-offs. I like the fact that Pau FC have the joint second-best away record in the league and are a good price for the win tonight.

Clermont have picked up two points from their last six league games, now just two points above the drop zone, and pressure will be building. Bastia are second from bottom, but it's three defeats in their last ten league games for them, and they'll be full of confidence after beating second-placed Saint-Étienne 2-0 last week.

Guingamp have picked up just one point from their last four league games, ending their chances of promotion but are safe from relegation. I don't think there will be much commitment from them tonight. Red Star are in a battle for a promotion play-off spot and will be giving everything.

Lightly raced 7yo. Two runs this year after nine months off the track. He was a little unlucky four weeks ago. He led and travelled well but lost all momentum at the 11th fence when badly hampered by a loose horse. He did rally up the home straight to finish a good second, earning a high RPR rating. It was just his second chase start and improvement is very possible.

Leipzig on a good winning run and look good for a Champions League place next year. They have a +22 goal difference this season. Union Berlin have just one point from their last four league games. They should be safe from the drop but are not great on the road, with a -18 goal difference this season.

Brest have picked up just one point from their last four league games, but a point tonight would make them safe from the drop and it could be ten behind the ball for them. Lens are second in the league and just four points behind PSG at the top. The away side won't be holding anything back tonight.

A couple of below-par games from Napoli will see them keen to bounce back tonight. They are looking good for a Champions League spot, and only the leaders Inter have won more games this season. Their rivals sit just third-bottom. They don't score many and are up against it in this fixture.

Not great career stats from the 7-year-old. Below par three weeks ago, but he was coming off a five-month break and the trainer is happy to send him out for this weak-looking handicap. He was 3rd of 15 last September, never getting to the winner, but it was a useful £34K contest. He has a 10 lb lower mark for this £3K handicap hurdle.

Madrid have not been convincing in recent games, losing in the Champions League QF, and losing two of their last three away league games to much lesser teams. Betis are fifth in the table, with just three home defeats this season, and they can get a point tonight.

Both sides have been picking up points in recent weeks, but Sunderland, with still a chance of European football next season, should be the more positive side in this match. Forest, in a battle at the bottom, might be looking to grind out a point tonight. They have also been playing plenty of matches while still involved in the Europa League.

This 4yo has three wins from four over hurdles. Being twice a winner on good ground is positive. He was an easy 10L winner of a novice stakes two weeks ago ??" a nice prep for this £51K handicap prize. He was a very close third in a juvenile Grade 3 in his previous race. The first and fourth have both run well twice at Grade 1 level since, earning high ratings. The selection has an attractive opening handicap mark.

The 4yo was progressive last year, winning three times on good/form ground ??" the forecast going is good/form. Still on a handy mark based on his RPR ratings. Two runs this spring should put him on top of his game. He was not disgraced in a strong Group 3 contest last time out. Much calmer waters now in this handicap.

The 8-year-old has 5 wins from 11 over fences. Just two runs since last May, and he will have plenty of freshness about him. He posted a high RPR rating three weeks ago??"a narrow handicap defeat off a high racing mark. Harry Cobden now takes over in the saddle. He loves the quicker ground and is rated to go well in this Grade 2 chase.

Lightly raced 4yo, 3 wins from 9 on turf. In good shape, a close 3rd in a decent Listed contest four weeks ago, and posting a big RPR rating. He can build on that run. Strong jockey booking and on a winnable handicap mark.

This 8-year-old has three Grade 1 wins on his CV and can add another with a win in this race. He will be fresh after just three runs this campaign, and in two of those races he has posted career-high RPR ratings and might not have reached his peak yet. Jonbon has had four hard Grade 1 races this year and is a 10-year-old now. Questions about Thistle Ask, who missed Cheltenham and Aintree.

Hopefully a six-week break will be enough recovery time for the 8yo who ran a big race in the Midlands National last time out, finishing 2nd of 16 that day. The fourth home was tailed off, and only five finished the race. The 1st and 3rd both ran a big race in the recent Scottish National. Same mark for this handicap and no problem with the 28.5f trip. He posted a career-high JT RPR rating during November when winning a decent handicap by 11L, which is positive as the win came on good ground.

Coventry were crowned champions after a 5-1 win on Tuesday. You would expect that there would have been some celebrations, and it wouldn't be unexpected if they weren't fully committed in this match. Wrexham are in a battle for a play-off spot and will be giving everything.