Looking at todays cards, Beverley starts at 1.20, with a Novice Stakes race for two year olds. Over the minimum trip of 5 furlongs. The draw is key advantage when the ground is riding good or faster, as the runners stay on the far rail. So likely short priced favourite Silky Wilkie in stall 4, has a good starting position. Having been second 4 times, today is probably his best chance of getting off the mark, as it does not look the most competitive of races, although current odds of 11/10 are a bit narrow for punters looking for bit of value.

At Newcastle this evening 7.20, I thought Freedom Charter was a shade of value, he is around 11/4 with a number of firms, and ran well over 7f at the track, that was his debut, and he was doing his best work at the finish. If he stays the stiff 10f, he could well be good enough to beat current favourite Sea King.