Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Monday, April 10

Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Monday's racing from Fairyhouse, Plumpton, Kempton, Redcar, Wolverhampton, Huntingdon, Chepstow and Fakenham.

National season begins with a bang on Monday and NOW WHERE OR WHEN (Fairyhouse, nap, 5.00) could be the answer to a competitive renewal of the Irish version.

A frenetic Easter programme culminates with a fascinating running of this afternoon’s marquee staying handicap chase where the presence of Gold Cup sixth Royal Pagaille adds further lustre to an intriguing race.

Venetia Williams’ nine-year-old must understandably shoulder top weight given his previous accomplishments, but recent history suggests the foot of the handicap is the place to look.

Only Our Duke in 2017 has carried more than 10st13lb to success in the past 10 runnings, while eight of those renewals went the way of contenders which carried 10st8lb or less.

Now Where Or When fits that criteria and, although his stamina has yet to be fully proven at Monday's distance, his course form suggests he ought to run a huge race for trainer Stuart Crawford.

The selection posted a career best when chasing home Kemboy and Grand National hope Vanillier in the Grade 3 Bobbyjo Chase at Monday's venue in February.

The selection posted a career best when chasing home Kemboy and Grand National hope Vanillier in the Grade 3 Bobbyjo Chase at Monday's venue in February, only conceding the runners-up berth in the final strides.

It is sometimes dangerous to take graded form on trust back in handicaps and Now Where Or When earned himself an 8lb rise in the ratings for his effort six weeks ago.

However, at least that means he can race in the handicap proper, and the eight-year-old’s course statistics stand at 1123 while his light campaign should stand him in good stead.

It is no surprise to see owner JP McManus well represented with the Thedevilscoachman and I Am Maximus holding the more obvious chances.

The latter possesses a rather enigmatic nature, but Monday's assignment could bring out the best in him and he ran a fine race behind The Real Whacker at Cheltenham. He should also give a good account.

FAIRYHOUSE

PLUMPTON

KEMPTON

NEWMARKET - 2.55 Dancing Goddess (nb); 4.05 PRIDE OF PRIORY (nap)

REDCAR

NORTHERNER - 1.44 Old Smoke (nb); 5.46 CHEYENNE NATION (nap).