Horse racing tips plus best bets for Hamilton, Ludlow and Plumpton

Our man Garry Owen has picked out his tips on a busy day of racing action.

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AVA GO JOE (5.18) can strike for Tim Easterby on the first Sunday Series card of 2022 at Hamilton.

A good winner at Beverley, the sprinter ran another blinder when outbattling Showalong at Ripon.

The gelding remains relatively unexposed so he can make light of a potentially lenient 3lb penalty.

The skilled handler can also take the closing apprentices’ handicap with BOLLIN JOAN (6.45).

The mare put in her best shift for a while when edged out by State Of Blisson her return at Ripon.

The seven-year-old should be fighting fit so she can regain the winning thread dropped in class.

LEGEND OF XANADU (3.50) can top the charts for Mick Channon in the maiden.

The two-year-old can open his account with a repeat of his excellent third to Beautiful Eyes at Ayr.

NORDHALLA (4.18) rates a typical Mark Johnston improver in a fascinating fillies’ handicap.

The three-year-old will relish tackling this stiff 1m 1f after just denying Let's Fly Again at Chepstow.

A BOY NAMED IVY (4.48) can extend Michael Dods’ winning run in the Sunday Series Handicap.

The four-year-old ran another blinder when just held by the useful Hortzadar at Ripon recently.

That race is working out pretty well so the consistent grey can shade another competitive event.

BALLET STEPS (5.48) can put her best foot forward for Kevin Ryan in a fascinating sprint.

The three-year-old absolutely bolted up from Pepper Streak on her comeback at Nottingham.

The filly scored with plenty in hand so she can defy a merited 12lb hike on her handicap bow.

EL PICADOR (6.18) looks deadly for Carluke Ace Keith Dalgleish