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THERE are two hugely competitive handicap chases that boss the betting landscape this weekend and the dry ground conditions are sure to have an effect on both the Eider Chase (3.25) at Newcastle and the Handicap Chase (3.00) at Kempton Park.

The former is normally a real stamina sapping race run on deep winter ground over nearly four and a quarter miles, but this year the marathon contest will be run on turf with only the minimum amount of give in it.

Kitty’s Light has been given a really good chance by the handicapper, set to race off a mark of 132 here, last won off the same rating and placed off a deal higher as well. There has been plenty to like about his last few runs particularly a running on third of seven at Kempton Park last time out and this extra yardage looks sure to play in his favour as long as the ground doesn’t become too testing at the Gosforth Park track.