One trainer, one jockey, one horse and one race to watch on Saturday

Trainer

Nicky Henderson has enjoyed a fruitful January and faces another key Saturday this month with some of his Cheltenham Festival candidates on trial at Prestbury Park.

A week after Shishkin and Jonbon passed their assignments with flying colours, the Seven Barrows trainer is mob-handed on the card. Chantry House is his Gold Cup hope and the eight-year-old will attempt to bounce back from disappointing in the King George in the Paddy Power Cotswold Chase (2.30).

Champ surged into Stayers' Hurdle favouritism after Klassical Dream's shock defeat at Gowran on Thursday and will try to consolidate his market position in the Cleeve Hurdle (3.05), before the smart Balco Coastal goes for Graded glory in the Ballymore Novices' Hurdle (3.40).

Henderson also has Janika and Charlie Hall winner Fusil Raffles in the Sky Bet Handicap Chase at Doncaster (3.20).

Jockey

It could be a big day for amateur jockey Lucy Turner, who has been entrusted with a plum ride at jump racing's grandest venue on Farinet in the Grade 3 2m4½f handicap chase (1.55).

Lucy Turner (red cap): has another big-race ride on SaturdayCredit: Alan Crowhurst (Getty Images)

Turner, who claims 7lb, has ridden 17 winners under rules so far and has picked up some notable rides for Venetia Williams, including partnering the smart Fanion D'Estruval at Ascot last weekend.

She rides the unexposed seven-year-old for Williams, who bounced back from a no-show in the Racing Post Gold Cup over this course and distance when an easy winner at Sandown earlier in the month.

Horse

While most of the day will revolve around Henderson's stars, it will also be crucial for Henry Daly as his progressive Hillcrest heads towards the Cheltenham Festival.

The strapping seven-year-old is unbeaten over hurdles and left a liking impression when victorious at the track on New Year's Day. He takes a step up in class in the Grade 2 Ballymore Novices' Hurdle (3.40).

Hillcrest: impressive Cheltenham winner returns to Prestbury Park in Grade 2 companyCredit: Alan Crowhurst (Getty Images)

He features prominently in the markets for the race of that same name and the Albert Bartlett at the festival, and victory here could see him earmarked clearer as a leading contender for either contest.

Race

The Sky Bet Handicap Chase (3.20) is Doncaster's biggest jumps race of the year and a high-class, deeply competitive field has assembled for this year's running.

One of the market leaders is Charlie Hall Chase winner Fusil Raffles, who ran a fine race when fourth in the Racing Post Gold Cup last time and re-opposes against Midnight Shadow, who was third that day and won the Paddy Power Gold Cup previously.

Paul Nicholls is double-handed with the well-fancied Kapcorse and Grand Sancy, while Ladbrokes Trophy winner Cloudy Glen and the popular Nuts Well for Ann and Ian Hamilton are also among the stellar field of 17.

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