Sky Sports Racing: Exciting Afternoon Ahead with Meetings at Chepstow and Yarmouth

Beyond Aintree, Sky Sports Racing is set for a thrilling day with two significant meetings, one for jumps and the other for flat races. Authodidacte, unbeaten under current connections, aims for a third consecutive win in the Tiptop Clean Convenience Handicap Hurdle at Chepstow. Trained by Venetia Williams, this six-year-old has shown impressive form, winning twice on the flat in France and adapting well to hurdles with victories at Leicester and Uttoxeter. Returning from a break, Authodidacte is a popular choice for the handicap despite some inconsistencies in the form of the latest start. Lacrima, making a debut under Nick Scholfield, presents an intriguing option, having won the last three starts over fences, making the betting worth watching. Other notable contenders include Doctors Hill and The Kemble Brewery, which returns to hurdles after a fall in November. At Yarmouth, the excellent Del Maro leads a field of five in the tigerbet.co.uk National Extra Places Paid Novice Stakes. Trained by Charlie Appleby, this Camelot son had a solid last season, notably finishing third behind Derby favourite Pierre Bonnard in the Zetland Stakes, which positions him well for a first win under William Buick. Knowledge, after a winning start at Southwell, poses a significant threat as he moves up to 10 furlongs with James Doyle. Florentine Law, a half-brother to three winners, including Marquisat, also debuts and appeals, alongside The King's Point Of Law and Juddmonte's Sintra, completing the field. King Of Thebes is an exciting prospect in the Book The Bistro In Sherwood Restaurant Maiden Stakes at Southwell. Purchased for 1.5m guineas as a yearling and gelded before this debut, Charlie Appleby's charge is a half-brother to the useful Morgan Le Faye, raising hopes for a winning start. Roger Varian's Al Azd, rated 83, has shown inconsistency but steps up a furlong with blinkers. Sailor Song, the second-string for Charlie Appleby and Toby Moore, improved from his debut to finish second at Doncaster and should give a good account.