Racing Lee's Saturday Racing Tips at Musselburgh and Haydock

An eye-catcher on debut at Ayr, he was sent off odds-on on his second start but couldn’t land the odds. He went close on the third start, only going down by three quarters of a length.

Then his final start, he was behind a good horse when beaten around four lengths into fifth. He’s on a fair mark and handles the softer conditions that are anticipated. The team are in good form to boot.

Formerly with Nicky Henderson, he’s been competing in strong races in France. After a string run at Cheltenham two runs back, he went to Kempton and ran another solid race in third.

Second that day has come out and won, and down another two pounds, hopefully he can get his head in front.

Competitive action, but a big priced outsider Salsada looked ready to strike last time out. She travelled well behind Brentford Hope at Newcastle off a two-pound higher mark, and without a few mistakes in the home straight, it would have seen her a lot closer.

She has been second in a Grade Two before behind former Champion Hurdle winner Epatante. She was a good fifth in a strong Scottish Champion Hurdle behind solid horses in Rubaud and Colonel Mustard. She has also won on soft at Haydock when on the flat when with Jedd O’Keeffe, but has also won on good ground, which is probably preferred. But all said and done she’s well handicapped and should be primed for this big pot.