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Zilcash Aintree 6:15 is todays selection.

Savile’s Delight, Goodwood 3:00 is todays selection. Came second here last Saturday ahead of Dingaan and should have it in his power to be in the running for this race, though two pounds higher in weight.

 Trafford Lad 4:55 Punchestown is today’s selection. Up against his old rival Fiveforthree who beat him by four lengths at Cheltenham this year, but this is Fiveforfour’s second run in three days and could be to much for him.

Puncheston Festival is the venue for todays selection, Kicking King in the 4:15: Has had mixed fortunes since his return earlier this year after a long lay off, missed this years Cheltenham Festival due to his poor form at Gowran Park in January. His main danger will be Neptune Collonges.

Oarsman Folkestone 2:15 is today’s selection. Well beaten into third place here in early April by Pravda Street. He should have every chance of a win with the competition today.

Well the Coral Scottish Grand National (Ayr, 3:40) is a bit of an odd race this year - only the top three are in the handicap. As such we will take Miko de Beauchene, to end his season on a high. Ossmoses was fancied by some for the Aintree Grand National, but failed to make the cut and could make the frame here.

Joe Lively Cheltenham 4:40 is today’s selection.Has had a lean patch for a few races, but showed signs of his former self last time out at Aintree a few weeks ago. Is coming down a class today and has every chance of success.

Digital Warwick 3:30 is today’s selection. Easy win at Bath last week, tougher competition here today , but still has to be in with a shout.

We’re back with a one4racing patent today: Barbers Shop (1:50 Newbury) should get the day off to a good start although not at a very big price. We’ll take the consistent Bengo (4:00 Newbury) to get a rare win. Todays best bet is Planet Of Sound (4:35 Newbury) going should suit, has a slight weight advantage over main rivals and hopefully should make the wait till the end of the day worthwhile for a fine win.

Scots Dragoon Ascot 5:15 is today’s selection. A disappointing third last time out after winning three on the trot. Has had a rest and the going should suit today.