Getawhisky and Charisma Cat Set to Clash at Newbury

In the highly anticipated feature race at Newbury, live on Sky Sports Racing, Getawhisky and Charisma Cat are poised to go head-to-head in the Grade 2 BetVictor British EBF "National Hunt" Mares' Novices' Hurdle. Getawhisky, trained by Dan Skelton, has demonstrated impressive form with a win at Windsor in January and a fourth-place finish at Market Rasen. This increase in distance is expected to favour the contender, particularly as the yard strives to secure the trainers' championship. Charisma Cat, meanwhile, boasts excellent form, including a second-place finish behind La Conquiere. However, both Charisma Cat and Watamu will have to concede weight to the likely favourite, Getawhisky. The race promises to be highly competitive, with other notable contenders including Strong Run and Edith Pelham, both trained by Fergal O'Brien. Elsewhere, a bumper at Newbury features Diamond Street as the headline act, following a stylish debut win at Doncaster in January. The field of 20 for this Goffs Hundred Grand Bumper is deep, with South Asian Heritage Month and other stories of interest to racing fans. In other news, the horseracing community has paid respects to Carol, Hannah, and Louise Hunt, and the Jockey Club has abolished the formal dress rule at its 15 courses to promote greater accessibility and inclusivity. Former jockey Danny Brock has been disqualified for 15 years following a BHA corruption hearing, while Alex Hammond tips Mandobi in the Ascot Lavazza Stakes. Today's racing action on Sky Sports includes the Racing League and French Group Three, with updates on the latest racing news, interviews, and features available on mobile devices. Lover Desbois, who finished fourth behind Bass Hunter on debut, improved to win at Kempton and is one to watch, according to trainer Harry Derham. Keltype and Madam Speaker are other notable mentions. At Southwell, a strong Midnite A Next Generation Betting App Handicap takes centre stage, with Gaeli, who won on debut for Marco Botti and Jack Gilligan, expected to perform well despite a 6lbs rise. Fahrenheit Seven, who relished the return to the minimum distance at Newcastle, has an obvious each-way chance under Tom Marquand. Brosay and Kylian are also ones to note on their respective debuts. Storming George returns to handicap company in the Get Best Odds Guaranteed At BetVictor Novices' Handicap Hurdle, where the Nicky Henderson-trained Thewoodcorner poses a threat. The Greatwood Gold Cup hero Heltenham is the one to beat in the 2.25pm BetVictor Home Of The Saturday Superboost Handicap Chase at Newbury, although Prairie Wolf, Knappers Hill, and Twinjets will all fancy their chances. At Bangor, Knickerbockerglory and Static are set to clash in the feature Virgin Bet Supports Safe Gambling Handicap Hurdle. Stateside, the Grade 2 Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds features Autobahn and Emerging Market.