Horse racing tips and best bets for Chelmsford, Ludlow, Newcastle and Taunton

PASEO (3.38) can continue Venetia Williams’ tremendous run in the Chetwood Chase at Taunton.

The gelding chased home handicap blot Jessie Lightfoot on debut for his new yard at Market Rasen.

The six-year-old should be primed so he can take advantage of a nice mark under Charlie Deutcsh.

Nigel Twiston-Davies - who has the Grand National at Aintree in his sights next month - is back in form so I’m on MOVEIT LIKE MINNIE (1.00) in the opener.

The five-year-old stayed on the rise over hurdles when second to Good Impression at Uttoxeter.

The gelding remains largely unexposed in this sphere so he should turn the tables on his old rival .

JAVA POINT (3.00) can lift a competitive renewal of the Forbra Gold Cup for Tom George.

The chaser should relish tackling three miles after his fine third Imperial Alcazar to at Cheltenham.

BALKEO (3.30) can claim a fascinating novices’ handicap hurdle for Nicky Henderson.

The gelding was a good third to Shallwehaveonemore on debut for his current trainer at Sandown.

The five-year-old was staying-on very strongly so he can bag a weaker contest upped five furlongs.

ZEEBAND (3.46) is worth punting in the feature two miler on the Newcastle all-weather.

Michael Bell’s horse got back on track with a cosy defeat of Military Two Step at Wolverhampton.

The gelding looks open to plenty of progress as a stayer so he can shrug off a lenient 2lb penalty.

ROXZOFF (4.16) can complete a hat-trick for shrewd Charlie Hills in the Coral Handicap.

The gelding can make light-of a well-earned 6lb hike for slamming Roamin In Gloamin at Southwell.

Richard Fahey has hit top gear so I’m on SHALAA ASKER (4.46) in the Mansionbet Handicap.

The gelding built on some fine efforts when decisively denying Gowanlad