Horse racing tips and best bets for Exeter, Wetherby and Market Rasen

The Grand National at Aintree is looming but there is plenty more racing before the big one on Merseyside.

And our resident Garry Owen will pick out his bets for you daily in the build up to Merseyside.

UNCLE ALASTAIR (3.46) can continue his rapid rise in the Racing TV Novices' Chase at Wetherby.

Nicky Richards’ horse ran another blinder when giving Erne River most resistance over 2m 5f here.

That race is working out particularly well so this talented type should go one better dropped in trip.

Olly Murphy remains in form so LEARNTALOT (2.01) is the smart choice in the novices’ hurdle.

The gelding will relish tackling 2m 4f after his excellent third to the promising Monviel at Sandown.

BUCEPHALUS (3.11) can charge to victory for Laura Young in the feature handicap hurdle.

The five-year-old gave the exciting Head Law a real fright in a strong novice event at Huntingdon.

The gelding definitely has a bright future so he can take advantage of an attractive opening mark.

MORODER (3.01) can call the tune for Seamus Mullins in the Tim Hale Handicap Chase at Exeter.

The gelding bagged a hat-trick when slamming the useful De Young Warrior over three miles here.

The eight-year-old was staying-on strongly so he can defy a fair 9lb penalty significantly up in trip.

GRANDEUR D'AME (3.36) can extend Alan King’s winning run in the Harcombe Handicap Hurdle.

The gelding was unlucky to run into the talented Shallehaveonemore in hot Sandown novice.

That was still a clear personal best so this strong-traveller can gain due compensation over 2m 4f.

The Barbury Castle Ace can also strike at Market Rasen thanks to ROYAL PRETENDER (3.20).

The hurdler put in his best shift yet when chasing home the talented Peejaybee at Sandown.

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