Sky Sports Racing Today: Exciting Afternoon Ahead with Chepstow and Yarmouth

A packed schedule awaits on Sky Sports Racing, with two compelling meetings to look forward to, away from the Aintree action. At Chepstow, Authodidacte, unbeaten in three starts for current connections, is set to compete in the Tiptop Clean Convenience Handicap Hurdle. Trained by Venetia Williams, this six-year-old has shown impressive form on both flat and hurdles, winning at Leicester and Uttoxeter. Following a break, Authodidacte makes a return in her second handicap start, despite some concerns over the form of her latest outing. Lacrima, making a debut under Nick Scholfield, is an intriguing contender, having won three consecutive starts over fences, and is worth monitoring in the betting. Other notable mentions include Doctors Hill and The Kemble Brewery, which reverts to hurdles after a fall in November. In the tigerbet.co.uk National Extra Places Paid Novice Stakes at Yarmouth, Del Maro leads a field of five. Trained by Charlie Appleby, this Camelot son has shown promise in previous races, including a third-place finish behind Derby favourite Pierre Bonnard in the Zetland Stakes at Newmarket. With William Buick on board, Del Maro is poised to break his duck. Knowledge, who narrowly beat Venetian Prince at Southwell, poses a significant threat as he moves up to 10 furlongs under James Doyle. Florentine Law, a half-brother to three winners, including Marquisat, is another appealing debutant. The King's Point Of Law and Juddmonte's Sintra complete the lineup. At Southwell, King Of Thebes is an exciting prospect in the Book The Bistro In Sherwood Restaurant Maiden Stakes. Purchased for 1.5m guineas as a yearling and gelded ahead of his debut, King Of Thebes is a half-brother to the useful Morgan Le Faye, raising hopes for a winning start. Al Azd, trained by Roger Varian and rated 83 after five starts, has shown inconsistent form but has finished runner-up in his past three outings. With blinkers booked, Al Azd steps up a furlong. Sailor Song, the second-string for Charlie Appleby and Toby Moore, has improved since his debut and should give a good account, particularly considering his rival High Storm is now rated 85.