Friday's racing bulletin

The Five Live selection is Zavone in the 1440 at Sandown (all times BST).

Friday's racing at Warwick was abandoned on Thursday but there are no anticipated problems at Sandown, Wolverhampton, Haydock Park and Beverley.

Three millimetres of rain fell overnight at Sandown where the ground is good with good to firm places.

The programme looks full of quality and in particular Zavone looks a stand out in the 1440. Richard Hannon's colt was having only the second start of his life when he scored very impressively at Newbury 10 days ago.

The second horse that day, Figaro Flyer, has won since so the form looks rock solid.

This listed contest looks a stepping stone for better things to come. Weightless can follow up a recent course and distance success in the 1550.

Racegoers should note that the Premier enclosure for Saturday's meeting is a total sell-out and there only 1,000 seats left for the grandstand.

The Polytrack at Wolverhampton is standard.

The 1430 is an ordinary looking maiden so it is surprising to see the blue colours of Godolphin with a runner. Local Spirit is well bred but is yet to set foot on a racecourse. He will probably win but will offer punters no value whatsoever.

Beverley endured 13 millimetres of rain on Thursday but the ground is unchanged at good to firm with firm places. The reason for this is the drying weather forecast.

Jockey Eddie Ehern rides in all six races and is the man to follow. First race time is 1845.

Haydock Park anticipate a big crowd for their evening fixture where the ground is good to firm. Yazaar looks interesting in his first handicap at 2130. Racing gets under way at 1900.