Some hotly contested races today at Newmarket on the flat. Naval Crown 2.25 was a recent winner in Dubai over 1m. Today he drops back to 7f for a competitive handicap, but I think he is the one to beat. Later in the card at 4.45 Mohaafeth races on grass after his win on the all weather at Lingfield, he was quite impressive that day, and could well win again today.

With Harry Skelton bagging 3 winners yesterday at Southwell, he has gone 2 clear of rival Brian Hughes in the battle to be champion jump jockey 20/21. Skelton has some good rides today at Cheltenham, and starts with a favourite at 1.30, although I would not be surprised to see that one get beat. I do think Oakley 5.00 has solid each way claims, he has good form on ground when soft and also good, so he will be fine today. His run at Ascot in December was ok, off a break, he can give a good account of himself here.

More soon.