Fair Prospect can make a winning debut over fences in the Hyder Consulting Beginners' Chase at Fontwell tomorrow.

Paul Nicholls sends the seven-year-old chasing here on the back of a fair third over hurdles at Chepstow last time out.

He gave away a stone in weight to the winner that day Lynrick Lady, so his five-and-a-half length beating was no disgrace.

He will be a lot sharper for that run and looks the type of horse that can step up to fences and Nicholls is sure to have him primed for that run.

Big Moment, the Nap selection, made light of desperate conditions on his debut at Plumpton last month and this classy recruit from the Flat can make further progress in the Pat and Lynn McMahon Novices' Hurdle.

Amanda Perrett's charge, who finished only half a length behind Hugs Dancer in the Chester Cup in May, jumped as well as could be expected given the ground and should be suited by the extra half-mile he faces tomorrow.

Wildfield Rufo can put a disappointing effort last time behind him in the Saltwell Signs Handicap Hurdle at Sedgefield.

The eight-year-old was pulled up at Southwell in October after struggling from the off and something was clearly amiss as he had been such an impressive winner on his previous run.

He won a similar event at Wetherby by a distance in May and a repeat of that form can see him score here.

Destino can get off the mark in the Wares Teesside Ltd 01642 358040 "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle.

The four-year-old made his hurdling debut at Hexham last month when he finished a creditable third despite making a serious error with his jumping.

He should have learnt from that run and Sue Smith should have him a bit more on the ball this time round.

Pat Eddery ended his illustrious career as a jockey with three rides in Mauritius yesterday, but there was no fairytale ending. The 11-times champion jockey came nearest to winning when he was second on his opening ride.

Tomorrow's tips:

FONTWELL

12.40 Calamintha, 1.10 Just Reuben, 1.40 Big Moment (Nap), 2.10 Perouse, 2.40 Fair Prospect, 3.10 Belski, 3.40 Count Tony.

SEDGEFIELD

12.50 Destino, 1.20 Northern Flash, 1.50 Wildfield Rufo, 2.20 Over Bridge, 2.50 Hombre, 3.20 Skater Boy.

SOUTHWELL

12.00 Shifty, 12.30 Recadero, 1.00 Geronimo, 1.30 Blue Power, 2.00 Blue Mariner, 2.30 Polish Emperor, 3.00 Lay Down Sally, 3.30 Bid For Fame.

There are no other meetings tomorrow.

Tom O'Ryan's Nap for this afternoon's racing was: Mutarafaa (1.10 Southwell).

Updated: 15:39 Monday, December 08, 2003