Real Treasure should not be missed

RACING:NATIONAL HUNT racing comes out of the freezer today as Ffos Las gears up to to stage the first turf meeting in 10 days.

Prospects are reportedly encouraging from the Welsh circuit, and those who pledge their support in Real Treasure can reap handsome dividends.

The six-year-old is having her first outing since finishing a close-up third at Exeter last March and also ran well in bumper here last January.

Although she is making her seasonal reappearance, Kim Bailey looks to have found a perfect opportunity for Real Treasure in the Isuzu Mares’ Handicap Hurdle.

Osric should not be overlooked in the Saxton Drilling Novices’ Chase for the Nicky Henderson team. Formerly a progressive novice hurdler, he found one too good in Gilbarry on his fencing debut at Wetherby’s Charlie Hall meeting in October.

There was no disgrace in that, he jumped well enough but just looked like the outing would bring him on. No doubt he would have returned quicker than this but the weather has hardly been conducive to plans.

Priceless Art boasts strong claims in the toteswinger “Jumpers’ Bumper” National Hunt Flat Race at Southwell.

Winner of a similar event at this track before Christmas, Alan Swinbank’s runner looks to be a useful tool following his 11-length romp.

That probably was not the best of races, but this event does not look too smart either so he might not have to find much extra.