Domappel can show the way for Cecil

DOMAPPEL stands out as the best bet at Wetherby today

DOMAPPEL stands out as the best bet at Wetherby today. Julie Cecil does well with her small band of jumpers and in Domappel the Newmarket trainer has an improving young hurdler on her hands. The improvement has been brought about with a change of riding tactics.

At Doncaster in January the Domynsky gelding had attempted to make all but was outpointed in the closing stages by an in form Dual Image and beaten one and three quarter lengths.

It was a different story next time at Uttoxeter when the five year old was switched off at the rear in the early stages before cruising through to lead after two out. He easily drew clear to win by three and a half lengths from Thursday Night.

Domappel will benefit from being held up again at the Yorkshire course and is a confident vote to land the nap in the Lamb son Handicap Hurdle.

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Russian Rascal appeals off a handy mark in the Henderson Insurance Brokers Ltd Handicap Hurdle.

Tim Easterby's gelding won easily at Catterick in December and again the following month but broke a blood vessel last time at Bangor when third to Nashville Star.

That effort came when a number of the yard's representatives were below par but Habton runners have fared better of late and Russian Rascal at his best is worth considering in this trappy event.

Jimmy Harris appears to have found a suitable opportunity at Uttoxeter for Star Rage to regain his confidence.

Below his best of late when pulled up in the Imperial Cup and well beaten when attempting a repeat win in the County Hurdle, this tough stayer had previously finished a good second to the inform Shining Edge at Doncaster.

Star Rage can regain his form with victory in the Mobilefone Group Handicap Hurdle.

Raffles Rooster stands out as the best bet on Southwell's all weather card in the April Fool Apprentices' Handicap.

Successful twice over the course in January, Tony Newcombe's gelding ran his best race last time at Doncaster when a one length second to Galapino on the opening day of the Flat turf season.

Still on the upgrade and suited by waiting tactics, Raffles Rooster should get the run of the race and land the 14 furlong contest.

Gresatre was an easy winner over six furlongs at the track four weeks ago and should follow up in the seven furlong Peacock Handicap.