Worthy Award - 15:10 Southwell
Point winner Worthy Award showed enough on his handicap debut at Exeter back in October to warrant serious interest, especially now going over fences for the first time. Nomadic Storm and Royal Macnab both arrive at the top of their game, while Rhapando can be expected to bounce back on his return from a break.
West Ship Master - 15:35 Hexham
West Ship Master was the only one of his yard's three raiders at the last meeting here not to win, but he ran well enough in third to make him of interest in this weaker event, and he gets the nod ahead of recent Newcastle scorer Apache Pilot. Flaming Thistle exceeded expectations when chasing home the selection's stablemate over C&D last time, though a repeat will see him go close again.
Brother Scott - 16:45 Hexham
Brother Scott's good run of form came to an end at Warwick last time but he's the type to bounce back refreshed from a break and looks the most solid option. Glenwood Prince continues to fall in the weights and offered more in this headgear recently, while Marlee Mourinho and Better B Quick can't be ruled out if brushing up their jumping.
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Back Worthy Award @ 3.6553/20 in the 15:10 Southwell
Back West Ship Master @ 8.415/2 in the 15:35 Hexham
Back Brother Scott @ 5.04/1 in the 16:45 Hexham
