Brandsby trainer Peter Beaumont is sure of a good reception if Moor Spirit wins at Musselburgh tomorrow - his daughter, Anthea Morshead, is clerk of the course.

Moor Spirit has every chance in the Balfour Kilpatrick Supply Chain Novices' Handicap Chase.

The seven-year-old won at Southwell last time, staying on dourly over two miles to beat the favourite Pink Harbour by two-and-a-half lengths.

That was only Moor Spirit's second outing of the campaign and the seven-year-old is open to further improvement. Tomorrow's extra half-mile should not inconvenience him.

Jake Black should not be overlooked in the IbetX.com Sports Betting Exchanges Handicap Hurdle.

John Quinn's gelding trotted-up at Wetherby two outings ago, but was then a beaten favourite at Haydock the following week.

That race may well have come a bit quick for him, and he deserves the chance to recover losses here, especially with useful claimer Doug Costello reducing his weight by 7lb. Jake Black is awarded my Nap vote.

Howard Johnson saddles Coat Of Honour in the Famous Grouse Maiden Hurdle and Graham Lee's mount will not be short of supporters.

A smart performer on the Flat for Sir Mark Prescott, Coat Of Honour, an expensive purchase for jumping, looks the type to make a name for himself in his new sphere and is reported to have schooled well at home.

Friday's tips:

Musselburgh

12.30 Coat Of Honour, 1.00 Moor Spirit, 1.30 Dead Mans Dante, 2.00 Canadian Storm, 2.30 Jake Black (Nap), 3.00 Polyphon, 3.30 Lennon.

Wolverhampton

1.20 William Tell, 1.50 Gallant Boy, 2.20 Bond Finesse, 2.50 Blythe Spirit, 3.20 Inch By Inch, 3.50 Weakest Link, 4.20 Queen's Dancer, 4.50 Hits Only Cash

Tomorrow's other race meeting is at Bangor. This afternoon's meeting at Carlisle went ahead after an inspection of the course this morning.

Updated: 09:31 Thursday, November 25, 2004