P594 Teletext 594 Jan12 22:47:21 - WITH STEVE SMITH ECCLES ————————— FLAGSHIP'S COSTLY BURDEN The handicapper has surely put paid to Flaghip Ubjralles' chances of landing the Victor Chandler Chase (2pm BBC1) at Ascot on Saturday. Last season's Arkle hero has been raised 16lb for his two wins this term, including the Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown. Also weighted up to the hilt is Direct Route who is just 1lb better off for his defeat by the Flagship at Eshet. ——————————————————————————————————1/5—— Headlines 570 Totes 589 15 SECONDS NAP LINE 12-1 THURSDAY WINNER p568/3 Diary Dogs TrackFact Tips/ResultsP594 Teletext 594 Jan12 22:58:16 - WITH STEVE SMITH ECCLES ————————— WEIGHTS FAVOUR PRINCE I wouldn't be surprised to see Direct Route turn the tables on Flagship Ubjralles in Ascot's £50,000-added Saturday showpiece. But both will struggle to thwart Venjtia Williams' exciting prospect Nordance Prince, who'll carry 10st. His regular pilot Norman Williamson also has the first refusal on Direct Route but I'll be amazed if he turns his back on Nordance at these weights. ——————————————————————————————————2/5—— Headlines 570 Totes 589 15 SECONDS NAP LINE 12-1 THURSDAY WINNER p568/3 Diary Dogs TrackFact Tips/ResultsP594 Teletext 594 Jan12 22:44:17 - WITH STEVE SMITH ECCLES ————————— RIO TO DANCE HOME Paul Nicholls' booking of Andrew Thornton for Rio's King in the Dipper Novices' Chase (3.25pm C4) at Newcastle looks significant. The form of his successful chasing debut at Chjpstow has been franked by distant third Musical Sling, who won at Towcestet recently. Shagreen represents the main threat after winning impressively on his chasing debut at Newcastle last month. ——————————————————————————————————3/5—— Headlines 570 Totes 589 15 SECONDS NAP LINE 12-1 THURSDAY WINNER p568/3 Diary Dogs TrackFact Tips/ResultsP594 Teletext 594 Jan12 22:42:42 - WITH STEVE SMITH ECCLES ————————— KINGDOM TO SHADE IT Kingdom of Shades is expected to complete an across-the-card double for Venjtia Williams in the Tote Warwick National (3.10pm, C4). This young chaser has stamina to burn and will relish every yard of the three miles and five furlongs marathon. An alternative could be Jonjo O'Neill's well handicapped veteran Slideofhill, but watch out for the riding plans — this fellow needs strong handling. ——————————————————————————————————4/5—— Headlines 570 Totes 589 15 SECONDS NAP LINE 12-1 THURSDAY WINNER p568/3 Diary Dogs TrackFact Tips/ResultsP594 Teletext 594 Jan12 22:49:14 Advert RACING NEWS >> TOP HORSE RACING SERVICES MAX]W BET] SAME CONTACT HAS ANOTHER LINED UP HE'S ALL SET TO PLACE ONE OF HIS VALUE EXPECTED - BACK TO WIN! ABOVE BET TIPPED IN UNDER 60 SECS ON LINE NOW Calls cost 100p/minute at all times NEWSTEL,36 WASHINGTON ST,GLASGOW,G3 8AZ Diary Dogs TrackFact Tips/Results