Overview
- Friday’s card features the Betfair Winter Novices' Hurdle and the Esher Novices' Chase, both Grade 2 tests for emerging talent.
- Paul Nicholls’ No Drama This End is widely tipped to lead the Winter Novices’ Hurdle after an authoritative Cheltenham success.
- Doyen Quest and Quebecois clash again in the Esher Novices’ Chase, with Dan Skelton and Nicholls pointing to track, trip and ground as decisive.
- Tipsters split on the 2.20 with cases made for Doyen Quest, Salver and Laurens Bay, while Keep Running is a popular pick back over fences in the 1.10.
- Punters are offered a £50,000 Tote Placepot guarantee at Sandown alongside boosted-favourite deals promoted across betting outlets.