
Towcester Saturday Preview: Slim Pickings But Hidden Gems Await
A quiet Saturday evening card at Towcester but don't let the lack of runners fool you - there's value to be found for the patient punter.

A quiet Saturday evening card at Towcester but don't let the lack of runners fool you - there's value to be found for the patient punter.

Saturday's seven-race card at Ripon is headlined by the £60,000 Listed Scurry Stakes, with quality handicaps throughout the afternoon providing excellent racing.

Seven races on good ground at Ayr this Saturday afternoon, with the £10k fillies' novice stakes taking centre stage for the two-year-olds.

Friday's evening card at Ludlow delivered proper summer National Hunt entertainment with juvenile promise and handicap drama under the lights.

Friday's seven-race card at Newcastle delivered proper entertainment under the lights, with progressive mares stealing the show and several handicappers serving notice for bigger targets.

A cracking evening card at Folkestone delivered quality racing and several progressive types to keep on the right side through summer.

A proper summer's day at Prestbury Park served up seven handicaps that told plenty of tales for those with eyes to see.

Friday's seven-race card at York delivered quality and drama in spades, with the feature Whixley Handicap headlining a day full of progressive sorts.