Signposts: Canvassed can paint a picture of success for Varian at Kempton

Cucklington3.45 Wincanton
The Colin Tizzard-trained eight-year-old is a three-time course-and-distance winner and won this race last year off the same mark. The longer trip last time probably stretched him and he looks to have been aimed at this once again.

Johnbb4.05 Market Rasen
This is a golden period for trainer Tom Lacey, who has operated at a 34 per cent strike-rate in the two-week period either side of today’s date over the past five seasons. He has one runner today, Johnbb, whose form from his last two starts has been well advertised.

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