Oli Bell's best bets for Chelmsford, Haydock and Newmarket

Mark Johnston's charge won three times as a juvenile and showed improved form when touched off in Leicester handicap on reappearance. Big player here despite top weight.

The more rain the better for him and shaped as though needing reappearance at Chester. Needs big step forward in this but conditions can be a real leveller here.

Progressing with every run and did best work late when fifth on handicap debut at Windsor last time. More to come again here and can hit the frame at a decent price for Michael Bell team.

Has run with credit on both starts this season and has winning form here. Another for whom the forecast deluge isn't a problem and he makes each-way appeal for an in-form yard.

Took step back in the right direction when sixth at Thirsk last time and proven in testing ground. Handicap mark slipping and he looks an interesting each-way shout here.

Goes well at this track and excuses for York defeat last time when he found himself with too much to do in a hot handicap. Can bounce back with Thore Hammer Hansen taking a valuable five pounds off.