We had a brilliant day yesterday with 16 winners, including the Irish Grand National winner and the win treble landing.
There is no let-up in the action though as Tuesday sees another six meetings as we now enter the height of spring into summer and therefore the potent return of evening racing. Action takes place at Kempton over the jumps in the afternoon, with Ludlow and Exeter hosting jump meetings in the evening. Flat racing takes place at Southwell on the All Weather, whilst the first day of the Craven meeting takes place at Newmarket on the turf. In Ireland's Fairyhouse's Easter Festival continues.
Here are Danny Archer's selections...
Only one Gorgeous winner at Exeter
5:40: Exeter - San Satiro 4/7 (Win Treble).
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Paul Nicholls' charge won well at Wincanton on his second start under rules earlier this month, beating the decent Thumb Stone Blues and what seemed his more vaunted stablemate Anchor Man, who was favourite. He won by two lengths pretty convincingly there, showing his likeness for good ground. He also ran pretty well at Fontwell when fourth to the useful Kayf Adventure in February and he can continue Paul Nicholls' best ever season numerically with a victory.
6:10: Exeter - Only Gorgeous evens.
He looks the most solid but also straightforward horse in the field and that just gives him the edge having won at the course seven days ago over a slightly shorter trip.
6:40: Exeter - Seven Kingdoms 9/4.
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David Dennis does wonders with these horses who have lost their best form and this five-year-old well-bred son of Yeats was a decent fourth to a horse I like a lot, Innocent Girl, at Taunton last time on his return to hurdles. I think he is better than a mark of 102 and he hasn't gone unbacked overnight.
7:10: Exeter - Ashoka 8/11.
Seems like Dan Skelton wants to get another win out of this five-year-old son of Azamour whilst remains keen on the job after an 11 length win at Stratford in April and that is decent form which he brings to the table.
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Amuse looks to have bundles of Talent at Kempton
2:00: Kempton - Passmore 6/1 Each Way (1/5).
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Has been pretty disappointing that she hasn't won yet as she is related to some decent sorts. Ran poorly on the face of things at Doncaster last time as she was never in contention but this flat track might play to the daughter of Passing Glance's strengths. I'm happy to give her a chance in what looks an open event.
2:30: Kempton - Talent To Amuse 1/2 (Win Treble).
Registered a bloodless success at Stratford last time on first start in this sphere as if enjoying
3:05: Kempton - Ypsilanti 9/4.
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Second to a horse who has won again since at Southwell last time (Ifandbutwhynot) and that form makes him a lively player here.
4:45: Kempton - Creep Desbois 7/4.
Having extensively analysed the recent form of this horse and second favourite Stowaway Magic, Ben Pauling's charge just gets the nod because at Doncaster last time, the second (Woodfort) has run well since and the third (Snow Leopardess) has gone on to win a Grade Two event. This five-year-old son of Great Pretender was quite impressive that day as he stuck on well in the closing stages and h is entitled to go close over a slightly longer trip on his handicap debut.
You can call me Al at Ludlow
5:00: Ludlow - War Creation 11/10.
Beaten favourite at Bangor-On-Dee last time but the winner has turned out to be a pretty decent sort and if jumping better, Nicky Henderson's charge will have a chance here, particularly as Nico De Boinville comes here rather than riding for the Seven Barrows maestro at Kempton.
6:30: Ludlow - Alcala 4/6 (Win Treble).
Paul Nicholls' charge was third in a better race than this last time. I was at Sandown that day and whilst he could even finish second, this is a far weaker race with his rivals all having a lot to prove or having their own quirks and he looks the safest bet.
Via's to rule at Newmarket
1:50: Newmarket - Elyaasaat 2/1.
The vibes have been strong for this son of Frankel and whilst it is difficult to ascertain how any of these will run, the rumours have been positive for the Dante and Derby entry.
2:55: Newmarket - Via Egnatia 6/4.
Impressive at Newmarket last time in October and entitled to have improved over the winter.
3:30: Newarket - Via Via 5/1 Each Way (1/4).
Very impressive at Newcastle last time and he has also won on turf in the future which gives him a great shout here.
Wind to prove too Powerful and sweep past Southwell rivals
2:45: Southwell - Tatting 9/2 Each Way (1/4).
Bit to find with market rivals but loves this place and entitled to run a big race here.
3:20: Southwell - Passcode evens.
Ran a race on debut full of promise on debut at Newmarket in October and whilst she has to prove she can handle the fibresand, this filly looks to be able to progress, particularly as it was interesting that she started favourite on her debut and was staying on strongly at the finish that day over seven furlongs, suggesting the step up in trip to a mile should suit.
3:55: Southwell - Custard The Dragon 2/1.
No reason that this horse who is in form at the track and who has only been given a 3lb rise cannot win again.
4:25: Southwell - Prince Of Time 4/1 Each Way (1/4).
Tipped Richard Ford's charge to win 12 days ago and he duly obliged, landing a few bets in the process. I think he should continue to take some stopping here.
4:55: Southwell - Powerful Wind 4/1.
Watching this horse absolutely motor though the early stages of his races is one of the finest sights in racing and after running so well at Lingfield in what I think was a better race than this last time, I really fancy him to do the business today.
Coolmean to keep running up that Hill at Fairyhouse
3:00: Fairyhouse - O Ceallaigh 15/8 and Potters Point 7/1 Each Way (1/5).
I was very impressed with O Ceallaigh run last time as kept pace with the impressive Woodland Opera for a long way that day and whilst this looks a really open race, he does make appeal. Potters Point has his chase debut but did the job well enough over hurdles at Galway last time and has a chance here/
3:35: Fairyhouse - Coolmean Hill 4/1.
People might think I'm obsessed with this pairing but Holden and Blackmore are turning into a superb partnership and they team up with this six-year-old son of Oscar who is well related to smart horse Sizing Granite and has a chance in this.
5:15: Fairyhouse - Thomond 9/2 Each Way (1/4).
Arguably the most interest jockey booking of the day as Lizzie Kelly comes over to ride this nine-year-old son of Definite Article, who was an excellent sixth in the Topham Chase at Aintree last week.
3/1 Win Treble
2:30: Kempton - Talent To Amuse
5:40: Exeter - San Satiro
6:30: Ludlow - Alcala
24/1 Each Way Double
4:25: Southwell - Prince Of Time
4:55: Southwell - Powerful Wind
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