Racing: First Show

In the 1.45 at Chepstow, River Mandate, who has been off the track for a while, and Little Martina, a tough sort who has improved with racing this season, are both 7-1 with Ladbrokes - the Tote, who quote the doubtful A N C Express and may therefore also have a Rule 4 deduction on their prices, go just 11-2.

In the 2.30 at Sandown Ask Tom, who went well for a long way before pulling up on his reappearance, is 7-1 with Coral - William Hill are offering just 11-2.

In the 3.05 at Sandown, Bellator, who is held in high regard by his trainer and figures in some Champion Hurdle lists, is 25-1 with Ladbrokes - William hill go just 16-1,

Punkah, who is reported to be quietly fancied each-way by a few good judges in the Lambourn area, is 50-1 with William Hill and Ladbrokes - Coral offer just 33-1.

And Non Vintage, a perfectly solid performer, is 100-1 with Ladbrokes - the Tote go just 40-1.

Coral bet on the 2.15 at Chepstow: 7-4 Banjo, 5-2 Indian Tracker, 11- 4 See More Business, 6-1 Air Shot, 14-1 Greenhil Tare Away.

The Tote bet on the 2.45 at Wolverhampton: 9-2 Brilliant Red, State Of Caution, 6-1 Forcing Bid, Primo Lara, 8-1 Chewit, 9-1 Twin Creeks, 10- 1 Gaelic Storm, Mr Bergerac, 16-1 Astrac, Jibereen, Sea-Deer. 20-1 Mr Majica.

The Tote bet on the 3.20 at Wolverhampton: Evens Centre Stalls, 4-1 Running Stag, 11-2 Prince of Denial, Russian Music, 10-1 Farmost, 16-1 Loch Bering, 33-1 Puzzlement.