THE two-mile Vickers.Bet Proudly Supporting British Racing Novices' Handicap Hurdle at Southwell is an open contest, but PATIENT DREAM (2.35, Nap) can give his rivals a wake-up call at a decent price.
The four-year-old had useful Flat form when under the care of Ralph Beckett, before he moved to Oliver Greenhall this time last year and was sent hurdling but his potential since a wind op in February remained untapped.
He now runs for in-form Donald McCain, and can be expected to put in a bold showing on his first run for the yard at a decent price.
Nicky Henderson has two runners at Southwell and the first of them, QUEENS ROCK (2.05, nb) looks a good thing in the two-mile Vickers.Bet Independent Family Owned Bookmaker Mares' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
After finishing second in an Irish point, the five-year-old has had just the one run under Rules, finishing second in a bumper at Ffos Las, having looked the winner two furlongs out.
Running for a top yard and with Nico de Boinville on board for his only ride of the day, the mare looks sure to play a prominent role.
Tuesday's tips
SEDGEFIELD
12.25 BASHFUL
12.55 TO BE SURE
1.25 CHAMPAGNESOCIALIST
1.55 SABBATHICAL
2.25 YUKON
2.55 WARRIORS STORY
3.25 SWALLOWS SONG
SOUTHWELL
12.35 HELTENHAM
1.05 MATCHMAKING
1.35 SPAGO
2.05 QUEENS ROCK (NB)
2.35 PATIENT DREAM (NAP)
3.05 SUPREME YATES
3.35 GRILLON DE MONTY
DAILY DOUBLE : PATIENT DREAM and QUEENS ROCK
