Timeform’s three best bets for Tuesday 9 March

Telson Barley – 14:15 Newcastle

A twin winner over hurdles, Telson Barley has confirmed truthful type over fences with out but getting his head in entrance. His best effort up to now on this sphere got here when second at Exeter in November, simply unfortunate to stumble upon such an improved rival on that event, and he has not been disgraced in his two subsequent outings. He formed as if nonetheless in good type when third at Fakenham in November and was not seen to something like best impact when discovering situations too testing again at Exeter final time. He holds strong claims now again on higher floor, significantly in a race as large open as this.

The Navigator – 15:50 Newcastle

A reasonably helpful winner on the Flat, The Navigator made the right return to hurdles when opening his account over obstacles at Sedgefield in September, and he improved on that effort to comply with up beneath a penalty on the identical venue the next month, successful each outings with loads in hand. He has did not match that degree of type since, ending down the sector in handicap hurdles at Carlisle and Musselburgh, however he needs to be a lot fitter following a break and he nonetheless seems to be on a workable mark.

Molly Carew – 16:20 Newcastle

Molly Carew took benefit of a falling mark to make a profitable return to chasing at Taunton in January, sturdy within the betting all day and justifying the help with aplomb, properly positioned however wanting a horse on the prime of her recreation so properly did she journey. She acquired no additional than the second in face of a stiff job at Uttoxeter final time, however she stays of significant curiosity now dropping again into handicap firm.