Racing enthusiasts have a trio of meetings to look forward to on Monday, with action at Plumpton, Hereford, and Wolverhampton. Newsboy, the esteemed racing tipster, has crunched the numbers and delivered his expert selections for the day's cards, highlighting a standout Nap at Plumpton and a strong Next Best contender on the all-weather at Wolverhampton.
Plumpton's Feature Race: A Nap with Proven Potential
All eyes will be on the Southern Cranes Handicap Hurdle at 2.50, where Newsboy has pinpointed GOOD TO BE ALIVE as his Nap of the day. This five-year-old gelding, sired by Shirocco, showed early promise by winning a maiden hurdle on heavy ground at Fairyhouse in February last year while trained by Gordon Elliott.
Since transferring to the yard of Olly Murphy, Good To Be Alive has demonstrated consistent form in Britain. He made a solid debut at Huntingdon in November, finishing a close second over two miles, and followed up with another runner-up spot at Hereford in December over an extended trip of two and a half miles.
The form of that Hereford race has been franked in style, as the winner, Came From Nowhere, went on to score impressively at Ascot under a penalty. With just a 2lb rise in the weights for his latest effort, Good To Be Alive looks primed to go one better under jockey Sean Bowen, offering backers a compelling chance in the Plumpton feature.
Wolverhampton's Evening Highlight: A Next Best with Class
Over at Wolverhampton's all-weather track, the Always Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap at 6.30 catches Newsboy's eye. He selects LANDLORDTOTHESTARS as his Next Best bet of the day, anticipating a return to winning ways for this contender.
While specific form details for Landlordtothestars are not elaborated in the original copy, its designation as a Next Best suggests Newsboy sees strong potential based on recent performances, track conditions, or handicap marks. The selection indicates confidence in its ability to handle the synthetic surface and competitive field.
Full Card Selections for Monday's Meetings
Newsboy has provided a comprehensive list of picks across all three fixtures, ensuring punters have guidance for every race. Here are his selections in detail:
Plumpton (Jumps)
- 1.20: QUAY ITEM
- 1.50: AMBIENTE FRIENDLY
- 2.20: SUPERSTYLIN
- 2.50: GOOD TO BE ALIVE (NAP)
- 3.20: EITHER OR
- 3.50: SHANTOU LUCKY
- 4.20: FRANK STAMPER
Hereford (Jumps)
- 2.00: DRACO MALFOY
- 2.30: FOLLOWCATO
- 3.00: ROYAL MER
- 3.30: LATIN VERSE
- 4.00: STATTLER
- 4.30: PRINCESS KERI
Wolverhampton (All-Weather)
- 3.55: MASTER DANDY
- 4.25: PORFIN
- 5.00: JAMIE SOMMERS
- 5.30: WHIZZY DIZZY
- 6.00: CHANTELLE
- 6.30: LANDLORDTOTHESTARS (NB)
- 7.00: EUPATOR
- 7.30: CARAMAY
- 8.00: DANCING BAY
For those looking to maximise their returns, Newsboy suggests a double combining his top two picks: Good To Be Alive and Landlordtothestars. This bet links the Nap at Plumpton with the Next Best at Wolverhampton, offering a potentially lucrative payout if both selections prevail.
As always, punters are reminded to gamble responsibly and consider their budgets when placing wagers. With Newsboy's insights, Monday's racing promises excitement and opportunity across the jumps and flat disciplines.
