The Channel 4 cameras are in attendance on the Rowley Mile this afternoon, but as in keeping with Thursdays Newmarket action winners probably wont be easy to come by with some fiendishly tricky tests on the card for punters.

One contest where I thought we might have a bit of joy to build up weekend funds is the Group 2 Nayef Joel Stakes over a mile at 2.25pm.

I like the look of the old timer Premio Loco to show his younger rivals a clean set of heels, he was right back to his best when scoring in the same grade at Doncaster last time, thrives on fast ground, and can notch his fifth win at this level given that he gets in here without a penalty.

I have to say doubts about his chief market rivals also bolster confidence Poets Voice ran a stinker to finish last of seven when 15/8 favourite in the Celebration Mile, Ransom Note ideally wants further than just a mile, conversely Libranno has to prove his stamina at the trip, while Tazahum is the one most likely to derail our best laid plans, but he needs to up his game even further to see off Premio Loco.

Despite being seven years of age Premio Loco looks as good as ever, and if he reproduces the same zest which saw him secure third in the Lockinge or win at Donny last time out then the 9/2 with Boylesports or Paddy Power is well worth dipping in for.

Switching codes theres growing excitment among National Hunt followers with the season proper drawing tantalislingly closer, and at Worcester today I reckon another veteran can show the younguns how its done as Charlie Longsdons Lord Jay Jay lines up for the two mile handicap chase at 4.30pm.

A previous course and distance winner, expect the eleven year old to bounce out and make all under capable conditional Kielan Woods.

The drop in trip will be in his favour, and Im not sure anything will be able to reel him in as he bids to add to his Stratford win last time out.

Itll certainly make for an exhilerating experience watching the race anyway!

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