Hexham Showdown: Jo Coko Takes on Planned Paradise

Sky Sports Racing is set for an action-packed day with jump racing events at Hexham and Hereford, as well as a flat meeting at Lingfield. The highlight of the day is the BK Racing Hexham Marathon Handicap Chase, featuring a field of 11, with Jo Coko and Planned Paradise being the top contenders. Jo Coko, trained by Nicky Richards, secured his first win over fences in January and is expected to perform well in this longer distance. Planned Paradise, trained by Christian Williams, recently returned to winning form and will be an interesting contender despite being raised 9lbs in the weights. Other notable horses in the race include Shighness, who finished second in this event last year, and Wal Buck's, who needs to bounce back from a disappointing performance at Haydock. In the BetMGM Supports Safer Gambling Novice Stakes, Caviar Cowboy and Comprador are the favorites to win. Caviar Cowboy, trained by James Fanshawe, finished second at Kempton on his return from a break and is expected to break his duck at the third attempt. Comprador, trained by Ed Walker, is the main danger, having finished third in his previous two starts. The Sunshine Radio Novices' Handicap Hurdle at Hereford is expected to be won by Best Night, who recently secured a narrow success at Huntingdon and is looking to score again off a 4lb higher mark.