Ted's Treble: A nibble on Newbury and Market Rasen this weekend

We have an action-packed Saturday ahead of us, and Ed 'Longshot Ted' Quigley is back with his wise wagers for the day...

Newbury - 1.50 Rashabar

Brian Meehan trains RASHABAR who can take advantage of this big drop in Grade down into Listed company, and crucially, can be really suited by the step up to 10f. 

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Four of his last five starts have been at Group 1 level, and so the combination of an easier assignment and a greater emphasis on stamina are both positives.

He has finished fourth to Field Of Gold on his last couple of starts, and naturally, with no horse of that calibre in opposition here today, he can stamp his authority. 

He is yet to race beyond a mile, but looking at the way he has been seeing out his races, this extra two furlongs looks ideal for him, a view that has long been held by his handler. 

There is plenty of stamina in his pedigree, and there should be a lot more to come as he now moves up in distance. Sean Levey takes the ride on the only 3-year-old in the contest, and I think Rashabar looks capable of excelling over this new trip. 

Market Rasen - 2.40 Sir Galahad

SIR GALAHAD is thoroughly unexposed, and could easily be ahead of a mark of 125 now tackling this big pot. It is entirely plausible that he is a little undercooked for a race of this nature, but he could easily have pounds up his sleeve for the Olly Murphy team. 

He is four from four over Hurdles, and this 4-year-old has yet to be posed a serious question. 

The bay gelding won nicely last time out on Handicap debut, and has been nudged up 5lb on the back of that victory. His jumping has looked assured for one so inexperienced in that department, and so that should hold him in good stead as he goes into a tougher battle here.

Majestic Sean Bowen is in the saddle, and it wouldn't surprise me if this lightly-raced individual had too much up his sleeve for his rivals in what should be a cracker of a contest and give another big pot to the Warwickshire handler. 

Newbury - 2.57 Elite Status 

It would appear that ELITE STATUS has lost his way in recent times, but dropping down to a Group 3 here, he has every opportunity of finding the winning thread again. 

The 4-year-old landed this race 12 months ago, and then to put it bluntly, has been found wanting up at the highest level. However, this looks much more suitable, as he can find his feet once again in calmer waters. 

The cheek pieces go on for the first time, and if they have the desired effect, then he could easily bounce back here at a venue in which he is unbeaten at. 

Karl Burke continues to have his string in fine fettle, and this sprinter looks capable of bouncing back with ground to suit. Clifford Lee takes the ride, and this combination have to be respected here. 

Don't forget Ed will be back next Tuesday with his look to the week ahead, serving up his best bets over the next few days...

Ted's Treble for Saturday

Newbury - 1.50 Rashabar (4/1 Coral)

Market Rasen - 2.40 Sir Galahad (9/2 Ladbrokes)

Newbury - 2.57 Elite Status (7/2 Ladbrokes)

Ted’s Treble comes in at 122/1 (Ladbrokes)

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