Timeform Radio Tips: Parade can Bury rivals

David had picked out two bets from Newbury

David Cleary picks out a couple of bets at Newbury.

It's hard to believe today's action can match the excitement of yesterday's Lexus Chase at Leopardstown but there should still be some cracking sport on offer, with Grade 1 races at both Leopardstown and Newbury, in addition to competitive cards at Kelso and Doncaster. Of the Grade 1 events, the Istabraq Festival Hurdle at Leopardstown at 14.00 offers a straightforward task for Hurricane Fly to restate his Champion Hurdle claims, while the Challow Hurdle at Newbury at 14.45 features four highly promising novices with the potential to progress quite a bit further. In short, these are more races to watch rather than bet in.

Elsewhere on the Newbury card, the novice chase at 13.35 may have attracted only the five runners, but four of the them have quite a bit going for them and make for a competitive affair. Colour Squadron was the best of these over hurdles but he fell twice in that sphere and is an unknown quantity over fences, thrown in at the deep end on his chasing debut. Module looked sure to be involved in the finish when he fell four out on his chasing debut at Exeter but he had got close to a couple before that and will need to be more polished this afternoon. Bury Parade could well be the bet in the race. He didn't achieve so much as his rivals over hurdles but took a big step forward on his chasing debut at Carlisle, impressing with his jumping, enthusiasm and resolution in getting the better of the useful Super Duty. Bury Parade has since joined Paul Nicholls' stable and his presence in this contest certainly suggests he's made a good impression on his new trainer. Bury Parade can confirm that this afternoon.

Earlier, in the novice handicap chase at 12.30, Emperor's Choice looks a favourite worth opposing, given he's averagely treated, has jumping concerns and races lazily. Money for Blackwell Synergy would be interesting, but Addiction appeals as the best option. She shaped well on her chasing debut at Fontwell, jumping fluently bar one mistake and travelling kindly, and looks fairly treated on that effort alone. With more to come, Addiction will surely go close. 

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Back Bury Parade in the 13.35 at  Newbury

Back Addiction in the 12.30 at Newbury