The countdown to the 2021 Cheltenham Festival is on, with just six days to go.
There are fixtures at Carlisle, Wincanton, Southwell and Newcastle for racing fans to enjoy on Thursday, as the build-up to the four-day spectacle continues.
At the weekend, the Paddy Power Imperial Cup is one of seven races on ITV.
The firm is offering a £50,000 bonus if the winning horse on Saturday can go on to claim victory at the 2021 Festival.
On Wednesday, connections of The Shunter announced that they had not committed to a particular race at the meeting as the improving horse bids for his share of extra prize money.
Here is a trio of tips from Mirror Racing to follow at Thursday's fixtures:
Favourite
EQUUS DREAMER (2.05 Carlisle)
Kim Bailey's consistent novice is fancied to build on his debut success from 22 days ago, with further progress likely.
He showed an excellent attitude on that occasion and the son of Getaway can follow-up for a trainer and jockey who have been in winning form in recent days.
Each-way pick
SHE'S A NOVELTY (1.00 Carlisle)
Fergal O'Brien sends the six-year-old mare up to Carlisle and the long trip from his Gloucestershire base may well pay off.
She warmed up for this assignment in a jumpers' bumper and a drop in grade should work a treat returned to obstacles.
Outsider
MOONRAKER (3.35 Southwell)
The outsider of the field on early prices, the four-time course and distance winner has the ability to go well here after a break.
Not at his best at Kempton in November, he is on a workable mark in a competitive event for the grade.
