Quite a number of small fields today at Newbury. The first race at 1.15 sees Bravemansgame head the betting, he is around currently around evens, if his stable runners were in better form I would be tempted to back him, as he would probably be odds on if the horses were in good heart, with a strike rate of around 2 winners from over 30 runners, its a worry. This horse with top weight, has looked very slick over his fences in all three runs so far. And if healthy, will be hard to beat.

At Lingfield – True Icon 3.30 should be too good for her rivals, in what looks a weak event.

I am not a big fan of Saturday betting, as its the most difficult day to back a winner. So caution is a best option today, until the likes of Paul Nicholls yard can regain a run of form, its small stakes on any of his runners.

More soon.