Harry Wilson Shares Expert Tips for All Ten ITV Easter Monday Races
Harry Wilson returns with expert tips for ten races live on ITV this Easter Monday. His cards cover meetings at Plumpton, Kempton and Fairyhouse.
Overview
Wilson offers concise selections and brief reasoning for each contest. The advice spans handicaps, Listed events and graded chases.
Race-by-race tips
2.35 Plumpton — BetGoodwin Sussex Champion Handicap Chase (2m1f)
Wilson backs Secret Des Dieux to keep progressing over fences. The horse arrives on a two-race winning run and looks to have further improvement.
- Jockey: Jonathan Burke
- Trainer: James Owen
- Note: Four starts over fences, one close defeat at Newbury in November.
2.55 Kempton — Magnolia Stakes (Listed, 1m2f)
Muddy Mooy is Wilson’s selection for the Listed contest. She showed strong all-weather form and finished well over a mile at Kempton last year.
- Jockey: Edward Greatrex
- Trainer: Charlie Pike
- Note: Proven on the surface and arrives on a solid seasonal return.
3.15 Fairyhouse — Fairyhouse Steel Handicap Hurdle (2m5½f)
Grann’s Boy gets the vote in this staying handicap hurdle. He won over similar trips and shaped well on the Flat after a break.
- Jockey: Darragh O’Keeffe
- Trainer: H Rogers
- Note: Narrowly beaten at Galway and just 2lb higher here.
3.30 Kempton — Virgin Bet Handicap (1m4f)
Wilson’s pick is Bahadur, who improved on all-weather tracks last season. His recent form suggests he handles a return fresh.
- Jockey: James Doyle
- Trainer: S Woods
- Note: Multiple wins including course-and-distance success; 3lb higher today.
3.50 Fairyhouse — Rathbarry & Glenview Studs Hurdle (Grade 2, 2m4f)
Storm Heart is selected for this graded hurdle. He has beaten key rivals at two miles and looks well suited to this trip.
- Jockey: Paul Townend
- Trainer: W P Mullins
- Note: Strong Cheltenham run and prior form over this distance.
4.05 Kempton — Fillies’ Handicap (6f)
Mercury Day is Wilson’s choice in the sprint handicap. She was effective when dropped to this trip last year and remains unexposed.
- Jockey: Jack Gilligan
- Trainer: Conrad Allen
- Note: Handles Kempton and has posted solid mile runs.
4.20 Fairyhouse — Underwriting Exchange Fairyhouse Chase (Grade 2, 2m4f)
Saint Sam is the tip for the Grade 2 chase. He ran well in this race last year and could rebound under a familiar rider.
- Jockey: Danny Mullins
- Trainer: W P Mullins
- Note: Close third last year despite a late mistake; recent form a concern.
4.40 Kempton — A Good Bet Handicap (Div I, 1m)
Final Night heads Wilson’s shortlist for the mile handicap. He has an enviable course-and-distance record and keeps improving.
- Jockey: Rossa Ryan
- Trainer: John Butler
- Note: Four wins over this course and distance; up 4lb from last win.
5.00 Fairyhouse — BOYLE Sports Irish Grand National Chase (Grade 3, 3m5f)
Wilson prefers Soldier In Milan in the staying chase. He showed promise in bumpers and has taken well to longer trips this season.
- Jockey: Donagh Meyler
- Trainer: Emmet Mullins
- Note: Related to Irish Grand National performers and may be underestimated on 142 mark.
5.15 Kempton — A Good Bet Handicap (Div II, 1m)
Berry Clever is recommended to close the ITV card. He finished last season strongly over course and distance and should be ready after a break.
- Jockey: Oisin Murphy
- Trainer: Chris Dwyer
- Note: Comfortable late-season victory at Kempton suggests strong reappearance prospects.
These selections reflect Harry Wilson’s expert tips for the ITV Easter Monday races. Full coverage and analysis appear on Filmogaz.com.
