Ballinclay King can atone for an out-of-character display at Carlisle by regaining winning form in the Newton Stewart Novices` Chase at Ayr on Monday.
Ferdy Murphy`s charge had a very bad off-day last time as he was reluctant to jump off and when he did, he was some 30 lengths behind his three rivals.
However, he made the ground up steadily under Adrian Maguire and disputed the lead from four out until he ran out of steam at the final fence.
It is fair to say that he would probably have won but for his misbehaviour at the start as he was only beaten six lengths in third place by the winner Red Striker.
The six-year-old had created a favourable impression on his chasing debut in a hot little contest at Wetherby in October when he beat Redemption by two and a half lengths with Simply Gifted a further eight lengths away third.
Ballinclay King`s supporters are sure to watch the start with tremendous interest. As long as he is on his best behaviour and starts with the others he should make his class tell at the finish.
Skippers Cleuch was an impressive winner over this two miles three weeks ago and is likely to be all the rage for the Scot Industrial Products & Edge Diamond Novices` Hurdle.
The Len Lungo-trained six-year-old slammed Hutchies Lady by 14 lengths on his hurdling debut and looks a fine prospect.
Lungo can complete a double with Mike Stan, who can defy top weight in the Tote George Graham Memorial Chase (Showcase Handicap).
Savannah Mo, a course winner over two and three-quarter miles on the same card, can follow up over two furlongs shorter in the `Breath of Fresh Ayr` Novices` Hurdle.
Trained by Cupar permit holder Jeremy Billinge, the five-year-old mare showed much improved form to land a novice event by eight lengths from Resin King.
She may not have beaten much but it was a brave effort and one that suggests she can win more races.
Smart Lord, an encouraging third on his seasonal bow at Ludlow two weeks ago, can hit the target in the L L Firth - Patrick Firth Memorial Handicap Chase at Fakenham.
The nine-year-old stayed on well to get within two and three-quarter lengths of the winner Under The Thumb.
As that was Martin Bosley`s gelding first race for 16 months, Smart Lord is sure to have benefited from the run.
Kadarann can bounce back with victory in the Eastern Daily Press Juvenile Novices` Hurdle following a Cheltenham reverse.
Nicky Henderson`s three-year-old failed to cope with Montreal having trotted up on his debut at the same track. He is worth another chance.
At Southwell, Charitable can show the benefit of a promising debut there three weeks ago by opening her account in the Patrons of Husbandry Median Auction Maiden Stakes.
The Mujadil filly, trained by Jamie Osborne, was bought cheaply for just 2,500 guineas as a foal and she gave the impression it was money well spent when she finished third to Zozarharry.
Granted normal improvement, she can register her first victory.
And Rayware Boy can defy a 6lb penalty for a half-a-length success over Zaha here last Monday in the Marie Celeste Handicap.
