The Sussex Grand National headlines today's action on Sky Sports Racing, with unanswered prayers and Dom of Mary looking to pull through.
2.40 Plumpton – The Dom of Mary Conflict and Unanswered Prayers in Sussex National
David Bridgwater Dom Marie He was successful in this race twelve months ago but was disappointing on his next appearance when last stopped at Ascot. He is now rated 7 pounds above 2023 success and will need to achieve a career best to get that.
Chris Gordon got that run back in 2022 with Go Whatever and hopes to repeat it this year Unanswered prayers Which makes excellent claims. He finished third last time out and already has a win to his name this season and has every chance with Chris' 3lb son Freddie up for grabs.
Eight of the last ten winners have been seven or eight years old, which is a positive for seven-year-old Evan Williams. Minilla Blueway. He has had a good pre-season at Windsor and is considered a big threat.
2.05 Plumpton – Montmeral and transmission address
Highest weighted Montmiral Relegation is back in handicap company here after recently running a strong race to chase down the strong leader in the Grade 2 long distance race and this form could be enough to do just that.
Transition He was a great winner last year as Joe Anderson lost his irons early but managed to push it to victory. Eight-year-old Neil Mulholland has had a campaign over fences this season and it will be interesting to see him back over hurdles as he attempts to defend his title.
Louis Stones (claimed 3 lbs) lifts his leg Kilbarry Hill Who has been progressing well this season and it would not be surprising to see him enjoy this step up in the division and get closer.
12.35 Plumpton – Mark Of Gold looks to continue Ascot's success
Gold sign He was outside the back four when run out a shock winner in the Grade 2 Noel Novices' Chase at Ascot last time out but showed great attitude to wear down the leader and he is keen to follow up on that.
Joe Tizzard won this race last year with Scarface and Saddles Thunder master Here's who applied a tongue tie for the first time. He will need to improve his jumps and regain his form to win here.
Classic anthem He showed his ability over fences on his chase debut but was unable to back that up with a ninth place finish at Newbury. Harry Cobden takes over and makes his first trip with Jim Boyle, and they hope it will be a winning trip.
Better than the rest
At 12.15pm in Chepstow, Katat Dori He will look to endure a 7lb penalty for victory but is set to face opposition still in form Fortune favors dbold and They shot the bulls.
In Plumpton, Risk everything It is played in Harry Redknapp's colors for the Gary and Josh Moore partnership at 1.15pm, with the winner last over Vorderman Also in the Roger Thiel mix. After half an hour, Blues He scored a hat-trick for Paul Nicholls' Ditchett team, with champion jockey Harry Cobden booked.
Meanwhile, last time out winners Our Dylan (2.55 pm) and Theonlywayiswessex (3.15pm) Heading out the rest of the card at Chepstow.
