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Warm Spell looks the pick of the day

WARM SPELL looks the bet of the day in the Bic Razor Lanzarote Handicap Hurdle at Kempton this afternoon.

Sat Jan 20 1996 - 00:00

WARM SPELL looks the bet of the day in the Bic Razor Lanzarote Handicap Hurdle at Kempton this afternoon.

This event has been dominated by pacey ex Flat racers such as Atlaal, Grey Salute and Tomahawk in recent years as Kempton's two mile course puts the emphasis firmly on speed rather than stamina.

Which suggests that Warm Spell is amply qualified. The six year old is more than useful on the Flat, having earned more than £50,000 in prize money from eight wins - notably in the Autumn Cup in 1994 - and is showing no sign of deterioration in the latest season.

Warm Spell is potentially very well treated at the weights and has the experience from the Flat to cope with the hurly burly of what can often be a rough race.

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Squire York should pay the travelling expenses from Pat Murphy's Bristol stables with victory in the 21 furlong Bic Lady Shaver Handicap Hurdle.

The six year old stayed on very strongly when fourth at Haydock last month and can make light of near bottom weight now that he is stepped up in trip.

Bob Wood house should score on his first visit to Kempton with Master Boston in the Fulwell Handicap Chase.

The York trainer has picked up prizes close to home at Wetherby (two) and Haydock this term with the eight year old who is developing into a useful chaser.

Simpson can continue Jim Old's fine record in the big hurdles with victory in the Premier Long Distance Hurdle at Haydock.

Though Old has trained only four winners this term, he has landed valuable Champion Hurdle trials with Killone Abbot and Collier Bay and Simpson should put himself in line for another crack at the Stayers' Hurdle with victory today.

. Jason Weaver was the jockey in form at Southwell yesterday, posting a near 11 to 1 double in the opening and closing events. Weaver booted home Flirty Girty five lengths clear of Square Deal in the opening Oyster Maiden.

However the jockey had to wait for the final strides of the concluding event to complete the double, eventually getting So Amazing up to deny Cashmere Lady in the Ladbroke All Weather Challenge Series Handicap (Qualifier).

Paul Fessey found himself in hot water with the stewards when receiving a one day suspension (Jan 29th) for using his whip with "unreasonable force" aboard No Submission second in the Halibut Apprentice Claiming Stakes.

But the 5lbs claimer hit back when riding Seeking Destiny to a neck victory.