Horse racing tips and best bets for Ayr, Chelmsford, Hereford, Lingfield, Sandown and Wolverhampton

BALCO COASTAL (2.25) can snap Nicky Henderson’s difficult run in the Paddy Power Imperial Cup at Sandown.

Smart in bumpers, the gelding hammered Extraordinary Man on his hurdle debut at Huntingdon.

The six-year-old quickly boosted his reputation by decisively defeating Frere D'armes at Ludlow.

He ran another stormer when second to the classy North Lodge in a red-hot Cheltenham Grade 2.

The son of Coastal Path didn’t quite stay 2m 4f that day so he can take this big prize down in trip.

THUNDER ROCK (1.50) can strike for Olly Murphy in the Paddy Power Novices' Hurdle Final.

The six-year-old was unlucky to meet the talented Might I on his timber debut at Newton Abbot.

The gelding enjoyed swift compensation with impressive victories at Wetherby and Musselburgh.

The son of Shirocco then booked his place in this Grade 3 by slamming Dorking Boy at Huntingdon.

I doubt we’ve seen the best of this bold-galloper who can deny a strong field for his in-form trainer.

MULLENBEG (3.00) can continue Milton Harris’ terrific run in the EBF Standard Open Bumper.

The mare oozed class when crushing You Wear It Well on her British debut at Ludlow in January.

She took the promotion to Listed level in her stride when brushing aside Fairy Gem at Cheltenham.

That is excellent form so this pacey type can earn her connections more lucrative Black Type.

DANNY KIRWAN (3.35) can bag the Paddy Power Novices' Handicap Chase for Paul Nicholls.

The nine-year-old was a cracking second to Annual Invictus on his fencing bow at Cheltenham.

He was then let down by his jumping when a tame fourth to Jacamar at Kempton next time.

However, he was foot perfect when hosing up from Certainly Red in cheekpieces at Wincanton.

The son of Scorpion remains