Talking Horses: Best Wednesday bets for Newbury and Kempton

Beware The Bear might get Nicky Henderson a victory at his local track, Newbury

Thanks to Newbury, and indeed Musselburgh, this is one of those rare midweek days with good-quality jump racing. And, as ever with Newbury, one is obliged to pay close attention to the runners of Mr N J Henderson, who is based half an hour up the road at Lambourn and seems to love having winners at his local track.