Friday's Racing Highlights: Came From Nowhere Eyes Third Consecutive Win at Newbury
A packed day of racing is in store on Friday, with live coverage from Lingfield, Newbury, and Wolverhampton on Sky Sports Racing. The day's action begins with a competitive BetVictor Novices' Hurdle, featuring Came From Nowhere and Le Frimeur in a field of eight. Came From Nowhere, trained by Jeremy Scott, has shown significant improvement in his hurdle starts, including victories at Hereford and Ascot. However, he has not competed since and has undergone wind surgery, which may affect his performance. Le Frimeur, on the other hand, made a promising debut at Chepstow in November and is worth watching, given his layoff. Other contenders in the race include Itsinthename, who won a Catterick maiden, and Doujadou, who caught the eye with his performance behind Bossman Jack at Chepstow. In the evening's main event, the SBK: Dont Settle For Less Handicap at Wolverhampton, City Of Poets and First Principle are set to clash. City Of Poets, trained by James Tate, is looking to make a winning return after his victory over this course and distance in November. First Principle, trained by William Haggas, is the main threat, having finished second in the Lincoln Trial on his return from a break. Other notable runners in the race include Advancing, Dosman, and Zryan. At Lingfield, the competitive Always Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap features a field of seven, including the in-form pair Alba Gu Brath and Felix Gem. Alba Gu Brath, who has finished runner-up in his previous two starts, is looking to build on his victory at Newcastle in January. Felix Gem, who justified his favoritism with a win in a novice stakes at Chelmsford last month, is making his handicap debut and has plenty of appeal. Other notable runners in the race include Impossible Mission, who is up 5lb for his Wolverhampton victory, and the well-bred Al Azd.