13:10 Navan Handicap 5f - 26 Run Class & Speed Card

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Given the form of Gavin Cromwell's stable, TRANSCENDENTAL could return from a break with a victory. She was just beaten by a neck in a much-higher grade when last seen in November and, crucially, she has winning form on good ground. This ground is drying out all the time. Rathbranchurch has form figures of '3212' in sprints at Navan and has the benefit of a seasonal reappearance fifth in a big field at the Curragh to call upon. This ground certainly won't inconvenience him. Eddie Lynam has secured the services of James Ryan for Keke who has the form to get involved while Avatar Jet could show up well on his handicap debut for his new trainer Mark Fahey. There was definite improvement on his third run when sixth at the Curragh last summer.

RATHBRANCHURCH has only the one win to his name but it came here and he's yet to finish out of the frame at this venue so, with a respectable reappearance run under his belt, he could be the way to go. Transcendental ended last season with a good second at the Curragh and she's feared for the in-form Gavin Cromwell yard. Keke, Mount Ruapehu and Step Back In Time are others fancied to be in the mix.

The locally-trained RATHBRANCHURCH is a C&D winner and should be in peak shape for this following a good run at the Curragh last week.

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13:30 Leicester Maiden (Class 2) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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Sonic Si offered encouragement when runner-up at Southwell and while the winner did nothing for the form next time, the fourth horse did come out and score subsequently. Unthinkable should step forward from her Wolverhampton fourth, but George Scott struck with his first juvenile of the year recently and GRISELDA, a Kodi Bear filly from the family of Irish 2,000 Guineas second New Energy, can follow suit. Poet's Peace and Lift Lady are a couple of other newcomers to consider.

Having shaped with encouragement on debut at Southwell, SONIC SI may well put his experience to good use and bag this maiden. That said, a market move for pretty much any of the newcomers would be worthy of note, with Blewburton, Lift Lady and Griselda the most appealing of them on paper.

Several interesting newcomers line up but SONIC SI showed enough first time out to suggest he has a chance of going one better.

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13:38 Haydock Maiden (Class 4) 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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CANDONOMORE shaped with a considerable amount of promise in three starts as a juvenile with placed efforts at York and Thirsk before returning to the Knavesmire to finish fifth in a valuable EBF contest. Stepping up in trip this season is likely to see Tim Easterby's colt improve further on what he has achieved so far. Welcome Dream may have needed his return effort at Newcastle in February and appears to be the obvious threat. Newcomers Dubai First and Unique Spirit command respect.

There's not much to separate CANDONOMORE and Welcome Dream but the former probably has the greater scope for further progress after only 3 starts and has proven himself on today's ground so he gets the nod.

Preference is for CANDONOMORE who appears likely to be better suited by the trip/ground than Welcome Dream.

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13:45 Navan Maiden 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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Aidan O'Brien knows what it is required to win this race and his CAMILLE PISSARRO ought to have pace in his locker. He is a half-brother to a Commonwealth Cup winner and makes plenty of appeal on paper. Donnacha O'Brien takes the wraps off Sorella Carina, a half-sister to the stable's star filly Porta Fortuna who landed the Group 1 Cheveley Park Stakes at Newmarket last September. It would be significant if she is strong in the market. Colin Keane is on Dr Ali of Ger Lyons' pair, while New Theory and Clever And Classy are others that could get in the mix for Fozzy Stack and Jim Bolger respectively.

The market will be key here but SORELLA CARINA makes plenty of appeal on paper and gets the nod. Camille Pissarro and Dr Ali also make appeal.

Aidan O'Brien's CAMILLE PISSARRO, a half-brother to Commonwealth Cup winner Golden Horde, may prove too strong for Sorella Carina

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13:50 Sandown Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

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FIERCELY PROUD has progressed nicely throughout his novice hurdle campaign and the five-year-old, who emerged with plenty of credit for his efforts in a brace of Grade 2's at Doncaster and Kempton, may well be underestimated on his handicap debut by a mark of 130. Secret Squirrel returned to winning ways under a penalty at Taunton earlier in the month and may prove better in this kind of scenario. Fire Flyer had excuses when underperforming in the EBF Final and the return to a sounder surface makes him a threat, while Be Aware and Geezer Rockstar appeal most of the remainder.

STEEL ALLY pulled clear with last week's Cheltenham winner Doyen Quest on his Newbury handicap debut last month and might prove the answer to this ultra-competitive opener. As Maasai Mara gained his 2 Flat wins in blinkers it's possible he could pull out more with headgear on for the first time over hurdles so he's second choice. Secret Squirrel, Cannock Park, Court In The Act and Dan Skelton's Be Aware are a few of many others who could have a say.

This is seriously competitive. CANNOCK PARK ran really well under a double penalty last time and he might be even better than that.

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14:05 Leicester Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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AL MUBHIR hasn't managed to get his head in front since his facile victory in this contest 12 months ago but he has run some fine races in defeat, including making the frame twice in Listed company. He has been gelded since he was last seen and will relish conditions. Testing ground is no concern to Raadobarg either and he has fitness on his side, with an excellent third in the Irish Lincolnshire followed by a fair performance in Newbury's Spring Cup. Look Back Smiling and Thunder Roar fought out a finish at Doncaster and there should be little to separate them again.

AL MUBHIR was a clear-cut winner of this race 12 months ago and while he's 7 lb higher this time round, the 5-y-o looks the way to go with conditions in his favour. Next on the list is Raadobarg, who was a solid third in the Irish Lincoln on return last month and he probably shouldn't be judged too harshly on his subsequent Newbury defeat. Magic Memories was behind Look Back Smiling and Thunder Roar at Doncaster but he is entitled to come on for that run and is third choice.

Last year's winner Al Mubhir is much respected, but MAGIC MEMORIES shaped well in the Spring Mile last month and is preferred.

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14:10 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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TRILBY ran out a comfortable victor on his return to action at Catterick before not getting much luck in running at Pontefract on Monday. Reverting to 6f has to be a positive for Sam England's gelding and it would be no surprise if he bounced back to winning ways. Harry's Halo improved from his seasonal debut when runner-up at Thirsk and enters calculations along with Sacred Falls, a winner on soft ground at Ayr in October who shaped well on her reappearance at Southwell.

SACRED FALLS proved to be a model of consistency on turf last season and entitled to be sharper for her reappearance run at Southwell 16 days ago, she could be worth siding with to build on that with victory here. Cold Stare cashed in on his reduced mark at Thirsk and he's a danger, with Harry's Halo and Havana Rum another couple to consider.

Preference is for SACRED FALLS (nap), who may well be capable of further progress back on turf. Harry's Halo is second choice.

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14:17 Navan Listed 6f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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GIVEMETHEBEATBOYS carries a lofty rating of 109, but his juvenile form looks rock solid. Since winning his maiden over a similar trip at this venue, he won the Group 3 Marble Hill at the Curragh and was fourth in the Group 2 Coventry at Royal Ascot. He then acquitted himself well in Group 1 company when third in the Phoenix and fourth in the Middle Park. His Majesty is next best on ratings on 104 and was a very close third in the Marble Hill. He has also been performing more than creditably in Group races since then, but was a fair way behind Givemethebeatboys in sixth in the Phoenix. Navassa Island signed off last season with placed efforts in both a Group 3 and in a Listed race and should have a role to play here, while Shandy looks a very promising filly and could outrun her odds.

GIVEMETHEBEATBOYS had some smart form at 2 and is taken to make light of a Group 3 penalty and provide Jessica Harrington with a second successive win in this race. His Majesty is the mount of Ryan Moore from the Ballydoyle trio and can fill the forecast spot ahead of Navassa Island, who held her won at listed/Group 3 level last autumn.

Bearing in mind an excellent first run last season, NAVASSA ISLAND may prove good enough to make a winning reappearance

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14:25 Sandown Conditions Chase (Class 1) 23f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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Things may not have gone to plan for THE REAL WHACKER following his Brown Advisory success but the eight-year-old has an excellent opportunity to finish the season on a high. The Gold Cup ended up proving a step too far on ground that was probably softer than ideal and a track of this nature should bring out the best in this bold-jumping type. Hitman sports blinkers for the first time and would have every chance based on his runner-up effort in the Denman Chase at Newbury, while a sounder surface is definitely in the favour of Ga Law, who was pulled up in the Ryanair when last seen.

HITMAN has produced his high-class form only once this term but he's favoured by the weights here and this doesn't look a strong renewal. The Real Whacker has been rather over faced this season and will find this assignment much more realistic, while the prolific Easy Game can be expected to bounce back in first-time headgear but does have to give weight all round.

Hitman bids to maintain Paul Nicholls' fine record in this race but THE REAL WHACKER has fewer miles on the clock and is preferred.

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14:37 Leicester Maiden (Class 5) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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SPACE LEGEND has changed hands for six-figure sums twice and made an introduction full of promise at Chelmsford when beating all bar a Godolphin representative now rated 105 after finishing third at last week's Craven meeting. William Haggas has put the son of Sea The Stars in the Dante so he really should be winning this. Solid Silver picked up black type in a Doncaster bumper, but far more will be required here and maybe 170,000-euro Le Havre colt Trouville will be more dangerous on debut.

It was probably a decent novice event in which SPACE LEGEND was runner-up on his debut at Chelmsford in December and, provided he handles the conditions now switched to turf, the son of Sea The Stars should go one better here. Newcomer Trouville ticks plenty of the right boxes on paper and is second choice ahead of Solid Silver, who showed ability in bumpers and appeals as the type to make her mark in this sphere.

The most obvious answer is SPACE LEGEND who chased home a very useful colt on his debut in December.

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14:45 Haydock Handicap (Class 2) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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EARLS has caught the eye on both starts at the Curragh this season, with a fifth in the Irish Lincolnshire backed up by an agonising defeat last Saturday. Despite being 2lb higher and dropping back a furlong, Gavin Cromwell's seven-year-old should relish these conditions and take advantage of what may be a decent bit of placement. Sparks Fly was one of the stories of 2023, winning on eight occasions including a Listed contest in France, but she will need to be at her very best to defy a rating of 107. With that in mind, the main dangers could prove to be Rainbow Fire, who won this contest off the same mark 12 months ago, and Gweedore.

Marco Botti has his string in good nick so his handily-weighted RAINBOW FIRE is fancied to repeat his success in this event 12 months ago. Irish challenger Earls shaped well when runner-up in a big field at the Curragh last time out and heads the list of dangers, although the returning Gweedore, 2022 winner Boardman and C&D scorer Zip also enter calculations.

The suggestion is TACARIB BAY, who has a strong record at Haydock and looks favourably treated. Gweedore is second choice.

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14:52 Navan Group 3 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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PURPLE LILY took the scalp of a 108-rated colt at Naas and looks ready for this step up in trip and class. Paddy Twomey raised the prospect of the Irish 1,000 Guineas after that Naas success and she holds a plethora of Group 1 entries at up to 1m4f. Aidan O'Brien's Everlasting is also well entered up and gets decent ground for the first time. She ought to come on from a fourth place in a Group 3 last month. Bellezza hasn't been seen since winning a maiden at Leopardstown last summer after which Ger Lyons spoke highly about her. The form of that race has worked out well and she is an intriguing runner here. O'Brien's Wingspan found plenty off the bridle to win her maiden over 1m at Leopardstown and should be suited by an extra couple of furlongs. Group 3 winner Caught U Looking is another to consider, while Ezeliya is well thought of and adds more spice to the mix.

PURPLE LILY has looked an exciting prospect thus far and can go 3-3 now she steps up in distance. Both Wingspan and Bellezza created favourable impressions when going in on their respective debuts at Leopardstown though and can ensure Paddy Twomey's Calyx filly doesn't have things all her own way in this fascinating Group 3.

Paddy Twomey's PURPLE LILY is potentially top-class and can extend her unbeaten sequence to three by beating Caught U Looking

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15:00 Sandown Conditions Chase (Class 1) 15f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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EL FABIOLO fluffed his lines when making a race-ending blunder early in the Champion Chase and was immediately pulled up by Paul Townend. The seven-year-old, who had gone unbeaten over fences prior, finally has his rematch with old rival Jonbon, with Nicky Henderson's star having to miss Cheltenham, and while that rival arrives at the top of his game following a hard-fought victory in the Melling Chase at Aintree, it wouldn't be a major surprise if Willie Mullins' charge had too much in the locker, granted a clear round of jumping. Edwardstone fell two out when fighting a losing battle in the Champion Chase and it will be interesting to see how connections play their cards on this occasion.

An absorbing clash awaits between heavyweights EL FABIOLO and Jonbon. They've met twice before and the score stands at one apiece, with Jonbon drawing first blood when narrowly outpointing Willie Mullins' charge over hurdles in 2022. However, El Fabiolo was firmly in command when they locked horns in this sphere in the Arkle last spring and, despite fluffing his lines in the Champion Chase, he remains the star attraction in the two-mile chasers' division. Edwardstone is best of the rest.

The long-awaited rematch between EL FABIOLO and Jonbon. El Fabiolo is taken to confirm the supremacy shown in last year's Arkle.

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15:12 Leicester Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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Darlo Pride has been a model of consistency on the all-weather in recent months and must enter calculations on his turf return, but conceding 6lb to a red-hot BURABACK looks a big enough ask. Although yet to score on grass, there was a lot to like about his third-placed effort on heavy ground at Bath two starts ago and three all-weather wins surrounding that performance makes him the standout in this contest. Holbache is another interesting player making his stable debut for Julie Camacho.

WILLINGLY looked in the need of the run when returning from a five-month break at Bath and, likely to be a different proposition this time, she is taken to record her third success at this course. The consistent Darlo Pride is significantly higher in the weights than he was when second on his most recent turf start in September but his mark is commensurate with the improvement he has subsequently shown on the all-weather and he is feared most ahead of Holbache and Buraback.

This can go to SO SMART, who made an encouraging seasonal/stable debut on slow turf three weeks ago and remains attractively weighted.

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15:20 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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SHELBOURNE accounted for a few of these rivals when winning well over 6f at Catterick earlier in the month and George Scott's gelding is hard to oppose off a 6lb higher mark here. Princess Alex was back in fourth on that occasion and could prove to be the main threat to the selection, although The Smiling Wolf should not be underestimated on his return to action.

SHELBOURNE underlined his liking for testing conditions when an impressive winner at Catterick on return and, on similar ground, he's capable of following up if the trip doesn't stretch him. Miners Gamble is likely to up his game over the longer trip and Princess Alex should be better for her reappearance.

The vote goes to THE SMILING WOLF, who is open to further improvement on slow ground. Shelbourne is feared most.

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15:27 Navan Maiden 10f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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The 80-rated School Of Law steps up in trip after twice finishing second over 7f, while Jack Spriggins ran a promising race in a Curragh maiden on his sole start at two, but this looks likely to go to a newcomer. APACHE EAGLE cost 85,000gns as a yearling and the half-brother to two Flat winners is from the family of Group 2 winner Moon Queen. His trainer Joseph O'Brien has a lot of strength in depth in the three-year-old maiden category and market strength would boost confidence in the chances of the New Approach colt. Other debutants who merit respect are Cruden, a 52,000gns yearling who is fitted with a tongue-tie, and Unavoidable, who made 140,000gns as a yearling and has been gelded already. Young Churchill is out of a half-sister to Dunboyne Express, who was a winner at Group 1 level in Hong Kong and Singapore.

Joseph and Donnacha O'Brien both saddle likely-looking newcomers here in APACHE EAGLE and Unavoidable. The betting will be informative where both are concerned but, as things stand, marginal preference is for Apache Eagle. School of Law is the clear pick of those with experience and will be a threat if, as expected, this step up in trip works in his favour. Jack Spriggins can be expected to leave the form of his sole run at 2 yrs well behind in time.

it might just pay to side with the quite expensively-bought yearling UNAVOIDABLE with the stable having started the season quite well

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15:35 Sandown Handicap Chase (Class 1) 29f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

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Title-chasing Dan Skelton has shown on multiple occasions this season how adept he is at targeting one at a big handicap and 2022 Coral Gold Cup winner LE MILOS may fall into that bracket. Unbeaten in two starts here, the nine-year-old has solely run over the smaller obstacles this season, all the while protecting his chase mark for a tilt at this valuable prize. A comfortable winner of this contest last year, Kitty's Light should be thereabouts again, though he will need to get over his Grand National exertions from a fortnight ago when he finished an admirable fifth. Threeunderthrufive deservedly regained the winning thread at Ascot in February and he is a player, along with Irish Grand National third Minella Cocooner and Amirite, who should relish this ground. Others to note include Nick Rockett, Rapper and Weveallbeencaught.

Plenty with claims in a typically competitive renewal of this contest, including last year's victor KITTY'S LIGHT, who boasts a tremendous record in marathon events and looks fairly treated in his bid for a repeat success. Last season's Coral Gold Cup winner Le Milos has had a light campaign and looks well handicapped, whilst Nick Rockett remains with potential and is the choice of Paul Townend. Kinondo Kwetu and Amirite will be suited by likely better ground and complete the shortlist.

Peter Bowen and Sean Bowen won this race in 2017 with 40-1 shot Henllan Harri and their runner COURTLAND (nap) catches the eye.

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15:45 Leicester Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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A close second in this corresponding race 12 months ago, BROKEN SPEAR is a must for consideration, especially as he returned to win over this course and distance a fortnight after last year's renewal. Leap Abroad runs off an equally competitive mark and, far less exposed on turf, he too merits serious thought. As does the hat-trick seeking Many A Star, although he returns to the grass off 6lb higher than his recent Kempton success.

MANY A STAR failed to fire in Dubai for new trainer Jamie Osborne but it's been a different story since returning to Britain and he can complete a quick hat-trick. Former stablemate Leap Abroad arrives in form and is feared most ahead of Al Ameen.

C&D winner BROKEN SPEAR ran quite well over 7f last month and should now be at concert pitch for this third run of the season.

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15:53 Haydock Stakes (Class 4) 8f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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SHEMOZZLE created a big impression when justifying favouritism on debut over 7f at Newmarket in October and the daughter of Gleneagles is hard to oppose, despite having to carry a 5lb penalty for that success. Graecia was far from disgraced on her racecourse bow as a juvenile and she should not be underestimated, while any market support for Karl Burke's 270,000gns newcomer Bright Thunder would have to be noted.

There was plenty to like about the way SHEMOZZLE knuckled down against a rival with a run under her belt when making a winning debut at Newmarket in the autumn and this looks a good opportunity for her to defy a penalty. Bright Thunder looks an interesting newcomer so must be respected for a yard that can ready one.

The Ralph Beckett-trained SHEMOZZLE created a good impression when winning on her debut at Newmarket last October and can make it 2-2.

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16:00 Navan Listed 14f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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KYPRIOS sets out on the road back to the Ascot Gold Cup and even though Aidan O'Brien is sure to have left plenty to work on, he has enough in hand of these rivals to get back to winning ways. Unbeaten in six starts in 2022, including a four-timer at Group 1 level, the Galileo entire missed most of last season having picked up a serious joint infection. He wasn't quite at his best when second in the Irish St Leger and Long Distance Cup at Ascot in the autumn, but still ran to a high level of form. Yashin, who carries a 3lb penalty for his win in the Saval Beg at Leopardstown last May where Dawn Rising was back in third, was well behind the selection in the Irish St Leger when last seen. Queen Alexandra winner Dawn Rising finished a place ahead of Yashin in the final Irish Classic of 2023, but is held by Kyprios on that form. 2022 Cesarewitch winner Run For Oscar was third to Dawn Rising at Royal Ascot before running creditably in France a couple of times. He would prefer a longer trip.

Although he drew a blank last season, 2022 winner KYPRIOS is still a class above these rivals and he should make a successful return at the possible expense of Dawn Rising, who ran a cracker in the Irish Cesarewitch 7 months ago. Run For Oscar is another one to consider.

After last year was almost written off, it is encouraging to see top stayer KYPRIOS out so early and he is unnopposable

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16:05 Ripon Stakes (Class 4) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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Jamie Spencer arrives for the one ride aboard NIGHT IN PARIS and that looks to be a clear indicator for her chance. The 140,000gns purchase, who is a half-sister to four winners, makes plenty of appeal on paper and she gets the vote for a team that has often excelled with their juveniles. Karl Burke's two-year-olds have made a bright start to the new season so Assertively merits the utmost respect. Blue Point colt Tuscan Point appeals as a likely contender too.

The market should reveal plenty but Richard Fahey's son of Blue Point TUSCAN POINT is bred to be useful so gets the nod at the chief expense of David O'Meara's Startling. Fellow newcomers Night In Paris and Assertively also need considering.

Slight preference is for ASSERTIVELY who is from a yard with plenty of juvenile talent. Tuscan Point is another likely sort.

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16:10 Sandown Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 22f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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A somewhat controversial winner of the Aintree Hurdle when causing interference on the run-in, IMPAIRE ET PASSE still looked the best horse in the race despite his errant ways and he could be the one to seal a historic British trainer's title for Willie Mullins. Anything like his best should be good enough, although connections of Langer Dan may feel confident of overturning the form from Aintree and a return to the Esher track should not inconvenience him, having won the Imperial Cup here in 2021. Runner-up to the latter in the Coral Cup and now 10lb better off at the weights, Ballyadam is a capable sort on his day and cannot be ruled out either.

LANGER DAN would, in all likelihood, have edged out Impaire Et Passe in the Aintree Hurdle had he not suffered interference on more than one occasion and he's worth a chance to confirm that impression in what looks another fascinating encounter. Sir Gerhard is another potent weapon for Willie Mullins as he bids for the trainer's title.

Several have claims but the value may lie with BALLYADAM who chased Langer Dan home in the Coral Cup and meets him on much better terms.

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16:20 Leicester Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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A winner over this trip at Brighton when last seen, Roman Tempest can figure if picking up from where he left off last October, while Lost In Time is on a competitive mark and cannot be ruled out. However, FOUGERE is still of low mileage and, sure to have benefitted from her return to action at Yarmouth a fortnight ago, this could be the time to catch Dean Ivory's four-year-old.

The way that MACHO SUN finished off his race over 1m at Nottingham last weekend suggests this return to a longer trip will suit and he might prove the answer to this open-looking handicap. Foursome won in the mud on the Flat last autumn and is fit from hurdling so she's a possible threat. Escarpment and City Escape are down to dangerous marks and also entering the reckoning.

Deam Ivory's FOUGERE ought to be very well suited by the conditions here and, from a workable mark, is taken to open her account.

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16:28 Haydock Handicap (Class 3) 8f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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Something of an eyecatcher when keeping on late in the piece at Kempton, having been outpaced, VON BAER should come on plenty for that run and stepping up from 7f could be just what the doctor ordered. Brian Meehan's colt displayed plenty of ability as a two-year-old and he can get off the mark at the main expense of Aragon Castle, who is much better than he showed on his return at Bath. Invincible Aura was never a factor at Epsom on Tuesday, while Offer And Receive and Nellie Leylax are worth noting now they swerve Friday's Sandown engagements.

This looks like a good opportunity for VON BAER to open his account, The Brian Meehan-trained colt achieved a pretty useful level of form last season and his reappearance third at Kempton was encouraging. Aragon Castle was well below par on return at Bath but can be expected to leave that behind here and he is feared most. Offer And Receive is open to improvement and should also have a part to play if he takes his chance (due to run at Sandown on Friday).

Unexposed VON BAER is interesting back on turf and taken to open his account. Offer And Receive is second choice.

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16:35 Navan Handicap 13f - 23 Run Class & Speed Card

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RAIN, who began her career under the care of Andre Fabre, caught the eye a couple of times last year and has come down a stone in the ratings since first given a mark in Ireland. A winner on soft ground in France, she was third over a furlong further at this course in October and it will be a surprise if she doesn't hit the target this season for her very capable trainer. Narlita finished last season with a flourish, following up a breakthrough win at Bellewstown with silver-medal finishes at the Curragh and Galway. Like the selection, she's returning from a six-month absence. Secret Rock has been in action on the all-weather more recently and had both Narlita and Rain behind when winning at Roscommon in August. Two miles seemed to stretch his stamina when a beaten favourite at Dundalk last time. Course maiden winner Bay Of Sanibel and Whimsy, fit from hurdling, are others to consider.

DUBEYERACINGCRAIC's opening mark looks a handy one, especially as she won over hurdles when last seen in the summer, so she gets the vote. Secret Rock and Narlita head the dangers.

A chance is taken that NEWPORT can be up to winning a handicap of this class after a decent effort at Dundalk

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16:40 Ripon Stakes (Class 5) 10f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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16:40 Ripon Stakes (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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The York Convivial Maiden can often throw up a handful of useful types, and SPIRIT OF ACKLAM outran odds of 80/1 to finished a creditable seventh in it last summer. The Cracksman colt went on to score over 1m at Ayr and, with stamina in his pedigree, the step up in trip can unlock further progress. Normandy Vista was sent off the 9/2 second favourite on his Southwell debut in February and although he was slightly disappointing, it would come as no surprise were he to step forward. Wyld Bill heads the remainder.

SPIRIT OF ACKLAM looked a good prospect when getting off the mark at Ayr last autumn and can return in style with this longer distance very much a plus for this son of Cracksman. David O'Meara's newcomer Yurinov appeals on paper so commands respect on his belated debut, with York debut fifth Financer also not dismissed on his reappearance.

Having looked a useful prospect when winning at Ayr last year, SPIRIT OF ACKLAM looks the one to beat. Financer is next best.

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16:45 Sandown Handicap Chase (Class 2) 20f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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The front-running NICKLE BACK could give weight and a beating to these rivals. This represents a significant drop in class, having contested either Grade 1 or Grade 2 events on his last four starts, and he can easily be excused a lacklustre performance at Aintree where hampered at the start. He produced a career-best performance over this C&D in the Scilly Isles only two starts ago and if running to a similar level again, he will prove extremely hard to beat. Harry Cobden won't want to give the selection too much rope aboard the hat-trick seeking Outlaw Peter and he might put up most resistance. Martator has obvious form claims but Venetia Williams has been quiet of late, and Bourbali might surprise one or two just 3lb higher than when runner-up over hurdles at this meeting last year.

OUTLAW PETER arrives on the up and looks the way to go in his hat-trick attempt. Mayhem Mya is feared most off a handy-looking mark, although Nickle Back, Martator and Kotmask also need factoring into this competitive handicap.

Topweight NICKLE BACK made all in the Grade 1 Scilly Isles over C&D in February and this class act could be tough to catch.

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16:55 Leicester Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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Hombre was a surprise winner at Thirsk last week and, off just 3lb higher, has to be shortlisted given that was his first race on turf. Joseph Parr's gelding needs to prove that wasn't a fluke, so it may be safer to side with previous C&D winner EY UP ITS JAZZ, who looked in need of the run at the same venue 11 days earlier. He has plenty in his favour with his match-fitness topped up, while Cubanista is also considered.

EY UP ITS JAZZ won this race second time up last season and is taken to repeat the feat after shaping quite well on his Thirsk reappearance. Hombre had to overcome some trouble to score at Thirsk last weekend and is second choice ahead of recent Kempton scorer McCauley's Tavern.

Joseph Parr's HOMBRE (nap) became disappointing on AW but he looked a different horse when beating 16 rivals on his recent turf debut.

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17:00 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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This can go the way of the consistent NORTHERN CRACKSMAN, who has been placed on three of his last four starts and may appreciate a return to the turf being related to the smart Raadobarg. Just under a length ahead of the selection when touched off at Southwell last month, Quick Away is expected to be thereabouts, along with the unexposed Minstrel Knight. Frightening must be monitored for market support on her first start for new connections.

NORTHERN CRACKSMAN was a touch keener than ideal when finishing runner-up at Newcastle earlier this month so, with more severe headgear enlisted, Brian Ellison's charge is fancied to go a place better at the expense of Quick Away, who showed improved form under a canny front-running ride when second last time and looks sure to be in the mix again. Amancio and Due Consideration can do battle for third.

Returned to turf on her debut for Jack Jones, FRIGHTENING looks particularly interesting. Second choice is Minstrel Knight.

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17:05 Doncaster Handicap (Class 6) 14f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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A tricky puzzle to solve but Corsican Caper, who struck over 1m4f at Catterick on Wednesday, appeals as a likely candidate under the penalty. Calshot Spit goes in search of a first career success and there were encouraging signs at Bath eight days ago when he posted a creditable second. The son of New Bay encounters different ground conditions here but remains of interest, although it is A POET'S SECRET who receives a tentative vote. The four-year-old looked in need of the run at Chelmsford when returning from a break last month, has few miles on the clock and is completely unexposed on the grass. With a tongue-tie applied for the first time, he could step forward.

CALSHOT SPIT made more of an impact from a reduced mark at Bath 8 days ago and, if he can build on that, he might have enough to take what looks a weak race on paper. Recent Catterick winner Corsican Caper is a player and Swinging London can't be dismissed.

Corsican Caper was a good 1m4f winner on Wednesday but ABRAAJ has less to prove on the stamina front over this trip.

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17:10 Navan Handicap 13f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

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CHARMING STAR was never going over 1m2f at Leopardstown last time, but is given a chance to redeem himself over a more suitable distance. Successful over 1m4f at Listowel last year, he landed a maiden hurdle here in March and has a nice racing weight under a good apprentice. A visor clearly didn't work on his last outing, but he has sported cheekpieces for both career wins and they are reapplied. Squire Danagher is on a hat-trick after two wins at Dundalk and he has placed form on turf, including on soft ground at this venue. Vera Verto was progressive in the autumn with wins on contrasting ground at Listowel and Newmarket, and her yard is in fine form. Zoffman, disappointing at the Galway Festival and out of action since, ran a cracker on last year's reappearance when second in a premier handicap at Cork.

An ultra-competitive finale with the vote going to ZOFFMAN, who put up a career-best effort when finishing runner-up on his 2023 return and Noel Meade's charge can go one better from the same mark. Second choice is Teed Up, who has gone well fresh in the past, with Squire Danagher, Feud, and Almuhit a handful of others worth considering, too.

Preference is for the hat-trick seeking SQUIRE DANAGHER(nap), not ill-treated for a good performance at Dundalk with maybe more to come

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17:15 Ripon Handicap (Class 3) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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SPIORADALTA shaped with promise when fourth over C&D on his return to action last week and further progress could see him strike from an unchanged mark, despite the rise in class. Titian is on a competitive rating and must be respected now eased in grade, along with Clear Angel, who posted an excellent fourth in the Spring Mile at Doncaster last month.

HELTER SKELTER still looked a work in progress when sixth in a big-field Doncaster handicap last time out and can build on it here to get off the mark. Both Clear Angel (second choice) and Spioradalta made encouraging returns at Doncaster and over C&D respectively and appeal as the chief threats to Rebecca Menzies' promising new recruit.

Although there was waywardness HELTER SKELTER at Doncaster, he showed more than enough to think he's on a good mark.

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17:20 Sandown Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 20f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

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Authorised Speed hasn't taken to fences this season but it would come as no surprise to see the dual course scorer run a massive race on his hurdling return, while Bad has threatened to win a big handicap since joining Ben Pauling and shouldn't be underestimated in a first-time tongue-tie. Willie Mullins saddles a couple of interesting runners in Gold Dancer and Sa Majeste, but PIC ROC looks the most solid option. Steadily progressive over timber this campaign, he backed up an impressive Ascot victory with a cracking second-placed effort in the EBF Final over C&D last time. A 5lb rise for that performance looks fair and he is fancied to go one better, confirming form with the third and subsequent winner Emailandy in the process.

A competitive handicap that may go the way of PIC ROC, an improving novice from the Ben Pauling stable, who could easily have more to offer on the back of his excellent second in the EBF Final over C&D. Lookaway is a likeable sort who ought to give his running once more, while Emailandy and Gold Dancer are two others who warrant plenty of respect.

Willie Mullins' pair are unexposed but so is PIC ROC whose second in the EBF Final looks strong form. Monviel is next on the list.

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17:40 Doncaster Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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TORFRIDA wasn't able to add to her maiden C&D victory last season, but Pam Sly's filly might need some give in the ground to be seen to best effect. That looks set to be the case here and, providing she's raring to go following a 258-day absence, the unexposed daughter of Aclaim could go very close. Selby's Pride could have a say off a competitive mark, while Isle Of Dreams, who was highly progressive last year, should not be underestimated either. Bella Kopella is largely consistent and should be on the premises too.

TORFRIDA scored over C&D around this time last year and shaped better than the result on occasions subsequently, so she's worth chancing to make a winning return for a stable that looks to have its string well forward. Bella Kopella is an obvious danger and Isle of Dreams could get back on track.

Bella Kopella should go well but DAZY MAZY (nap) has left the impression she has a similar race within her grasp.

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17:50 Ripon Handicap (Class 2) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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LOOKING FOR LYNDA put in a promising display when second over 5f at Epsom on Tuesday and the four-year-old merits the utmost respect off the same mark here, despite the quick turnaround. The Bell Conductor has won both of his handicap starts so far this year and he has to be of interest as a result, while Glorious Angel and Wen Moon also merit places on the shortlist.

None of these can be ruled out but C&D scorer WEN MOON teed himself up well for this when a promising third at Pontefract on his return and can continue the excellent run of Ben Haslam. Last year's winner Hyperfocus is feared most with underfoot conditions to suit, while Monsieur Kodi, Looking For Lynda and The Bell Conductor all need considering too.

With a run behind him and his yard in flying form, WEN MOON (nap) is tipped to reverse Pontefract placings with The Bell Conductor.

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18:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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Lady Wingalong made a winning debut for David Evans over 7f at Lingfield recently but a 5lb rise for that success will make life tougher for her here. With that in mind, preference is for COCONUT BAY, who has been knocking hard on the door of late and remains on a workable mark. Others to note are Bluebells Boy and Port Noir.

LADY WINGALONG found improvement when making a winning debut for David Evans at Lingfield earlier this month and may be capable of better yet. She can go in again. Bluebells Boy and Coconut Bay can also make their presence felt.

Lightly raced Irish raider Little Empire goes on the shortlist but LADY WINGALONG (nap) gets the vote up 5lb for her Lingfield win.

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18:10 Doncaster Stakes (Class 5) 6f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

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Ananda defeated a useful sort at Yarmouth when last seen, but the fact it was September 2022 tempers enthusiasm slightly. With that in mind, preference is for MIDREAM. Ed Walker's charge bumped into the unbeaten (3-3) Mezzo Soprano on her debut at Thirsk, before making no mistake at Windsor next time out. The daughter of U S Navy Flag should be fine on the ground and this looks a good opportunity to strike again. Market support for 175,000gns purchase Cuan should be noted ahead of her belated racecourse debut.

ANANDA sets the standard and should do better despite having a 19-month absence to overcome, so she's preferred to Midream, who was successful when last seen and also likely to do better still. Cuan is the more appealing of the two newcomers.

Long-absent filly ANANDA impressed when winning as a 2yo and could still have star potential.

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18:20 Ripon Handicap (Class 2) 12f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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In an open event, marginal preference is for CHILLINGHAM, who was a narrow second off this mark in a similar event over course and distance last July and plenty of promise can be taken from his seasonal return in the Rosebery at Kempton. Knightswood has won two of his last three starts and has to be of some interest on his return to action. Banderas and Sea King are others to consider.

CHILLINGHAM has some strong form for the level and, with the step back up in trip sure to suit, he's put forward as the answer. Knightswood is 2-2 over C&D and is feared most despite having a 10-month absence to overcome. Sea King goes well fresh and is next best.

Gaassee is well treated if a change of stable sparks a full-scale revival but preference is for CHILLINGHAM.

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18:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 9f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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APPROVAL took a big step forward when a neck second over C&D last month on just his second start. The son of Le Havre is likely to have more improvement left to come and he merits the utmost respect in this company. Sindoriyno scored over this track and trip on his debut and is an obvious threat to the selection. Mighty Nebula and Serenity Dream are other proven winners who should not be discounted.

APPROVAL was only narrowly denied over C&D on his return last month and remains with potential. He can get off the mark. Mighty Nebula and Serenity Dream are feared most.

Sindoriyno is open to improvement but APPROVAL, whose yard has hit top gear now and gets weight from his main rivals, appeals most.

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18:40 Doncaster Handicap (Class 3) 6f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

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Katey Kontent was hammering on the door towards the back end of last season and must enter calculations on her return, while Ascot Adventure returns to what is arguably his optimum trip following a pleasing comeback over 7f here. Mubhijah and Holy Fire are others for the shortlist, but last year's winner MAGICAL SPIRIT shades the verdict. He is 6lb lower than 12 months ago, is forecast to get his favoured soft ground again and has run well fresh on a number of occasions in the past.

KATEY KONTENT's fitness has to be taken on trust but she was threatening to come good at Salisbury when last seen in October and appeals as the most persuasive option given how well that form has worked out. Ascot Adventure is not taken lightly with his reappearance under his belt, while Prairie Falcon shouldn't be written off having shaped really well on his penultimate start.

Katey Kontent and Fantasy Master are high on the list but LETHAL NYMPH could be the answer back at 6f.

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18:50 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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BILLY NO MATES made a pleasing return to action when finishing a creditable second over 1m4f at Pontefract, pulling clear with the winner, and off an unchanged mark stepping back up in trip, he gets a tentative vote in a small but competitive field. Clansman was narrowly denied a hat-trick at Nottingham last week and, nudged up 1lb, he rates as the main danger. Justus struck on his return to the level at Pontefract and cannot be overlooked in a bid to bring up the double.

MERRIJIG remains pretty low-mileage for a 6-y-o and took his form up a notch when making a winning return at Chelmsford 4 weeks ago, by ½ length from re-opposing Clansman. Meeting his old rival on even more favourable terms on this occasion, he promises to do better still and can land the hat-trick.

Having run well on his reappearance for the last two seasons, ZIMMERMAN is taken to win from Clansman and Justus.

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19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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PIPER'S FORT has been showing plenty of pace over 6f of late and the drop in trip may bring about the required improvement to see the three-year-old get off the mark. Restricted filled second place on his most recent outing at Lingfield and may have to settle for the same position once again, while Justahunch is the pick of the remainder.

The return to the minimum trip should suit PIPER'S FORT and he gets the nod in a tricky-looking handicap. Justahunch and Restricted rate the principal dangers.

An open race in which the vote goes to PIPER'S FORT, who looks interesting on this drop back to 5f. Restricted is feared most.

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19:10 Doncaster Handicap (Class 3) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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LET LIFE HAPPEN did little wrong last season, backing up three solid runner-up efforts with a comfortable 1m4f success at Kempton. The form of that maiden victory has been franked on a number of occasions since and, although she has fitness to prove on her first outing in 227 days, the daughter of Siyouni looks potentially a fair bit better than this mark of 84. Roxanne made a promising UK/stable debut when touched off over 1m2f at Chelmsford and she will likely improve for this step up in trip, while past C&D scorer Divine Comedy also warrants respect.

The form of LET LIFE HAPPEN'S Kempton win has worked out very well and, with the potential for better now venturing into a handicap, she makes plenty of appeal. Roxanne is another unexposed 4-y-o who looks interesting having shaped well on her British debut, while Flash Bardot's progress last season shouldn't be overlooked, either.

Attila The Honey has been ahead of her mark on the AW but preference is for ROXANNE now up in trip with Flash Bardot next best.

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19:20 Ripon Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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TRAVIS took a big step forward on what he showed on his first two starts when a close-up third at Southwell earlier this month and hailing from a yard that tends to excel with first-time handicappers, he edges preference. Mr Irrelevant commands respect having been eased 1lb for finishing a solid second in a higher grade over C&D, while Mutasawi ran out a cosy winner of a Kempton maiden but a disappointing display on his handicap debut leaves him with questions to answer.

TRAVIS has displayed race-by-race progress in a trio of AW novice/maiden events in recent months and with further improvement distinctly possible now handicapping, he earns the vote in the hope underfoot conditions don't pose a problem. Mr Irrelevant chased home a subsequent winner over C&D 9 days ago and along with Mutasawi, heads up the threats.

This can go to LUAS who hasn't been at his best on the AW but ran well when fourth in a hot Newmarket novice on his second turf start.

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19:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 5f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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SWEET CAROLINA produced a smart turn of foot to pick up the leaders and score over C&D on her racecourse debut a fortnight ago. With improvement on the cards, the Zoustar filly can repel the likely challenge of Beverley winner Enchanting and double her tally. Grandlad hasn't been able to see out 6f on each of his career starts having raced keenly, so this drop in trip can play to his strengths.

SWEET CAROLINA scored with plenty in hand on debut over C&D a fortnight ago and can follow up. Enchanting looks the likeliest danger whilst Grandlad can also make his presence felt.

Sweet Carolina is open to plenty of improvement but GRANDLAD has shaped well over 6f and this drop in trip should suit.

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19:45 Doncaster Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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A determined winner at Kempton last time out, KINGMONT should have plenty more to come up in distance and a mark of 73 could prove lenient on her handicap debut. The daughter of Calyx is preferred to the improving College Choir and Jacques Cartier, who may have disappointed last time out at Wolverhampton but had shown promising form before that. An encouraging third at Nottingham on his penultimate start, Contacto could be thereabouts as well.

CONTACTO caught the eye under considerate handling on his return at Yarmouth and much better is expected from him now handicapping, so he's an appealing candidate at the foot of the weights. College Choir and last-time-out winner Kingmont head the opposition.

This looks tricky but recent Kempton winner KINGMONT gets the vote ahead of another unexposed handicap newcomer in College Choir.

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20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 9f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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TWIRLER might have bumped into a nice prospect when filling the runner-up spot at Lingfield 22 days ago, but she is fancied to go one better from a 1lb raised mark. The step up in trip looks an added positive, although that could suit handicap debutant Orbital, too, and she must be respected for a shrewd outfit. Havanarama is also noted.

The in-form HAVANARAMA pulled clear of the rest when beaten only by a well-treated sort at Newcastle and appeals as the most solid option. Twirler quickly resumed progress when runner-up at Lingfield and is another to consider, while market support for handicap debutante Orbital would look significant.

Strong support for Orbital would look significant against some pretty exposed rivals. Otherwise HAVANARAMA gets the nod.

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20:15 Doncaster Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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A tad unlucky not to get off the mark for previous connections, DIDDY MAN was a revelation on his first start for Harriet Bethell when scoring over 1m at Newcastle. A 5lb rise for that success looks manageable and he may have too much for Yarmouth second Kurimu, as well as the unexposed Heavenly Fire, who could be off a nice mark on her handicap bow. Completing the shortlist are the likes of Fengari, Merrimack and On Song.

ON SONG found improvement and shaped better than the bare result when third at Yarmouth on handicap debut, so he could step forward enough to open his account at the possible expense of Diddy Man, who made a winning start for his current stable at Newcastle 19 days ago. Merrimack is bred to be much better than he's shown to date, so he's a notable handicap debutant.

Preference is for DIDDY MAN, who made all on his recent stable debut at Newcastle and is open to more progress back in trip.

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20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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STEPS IN THE SAND kept on in a pleasing manner when scoring at Southwell at the end of March and, with the third home that day having won since, there is a lot to like about the five-year-old's claims here. A previous winner on Polytrack during her time in Ireland, the selection also has proven stamina from a light hurdles campaign last year, so ticks all the right boxes. Casa Luna, Wannabe Brave and Gentle Fire are others for the shortlist.

STEPS IN THE SAND has made a positive start for this yard and is taken to follow up her Southwell win over this longer trip. On Cloud caught the eye under this rider (suspended for 12 days for failing to take all reasonable measures to obtain best possible placing) here in February and has a bigger performance in her, while Wannabe Brave is becoming nicely weighted.

The vote goes to the unexposed ON CLOUD, who was an eyecatching third here last time and is open to more progress upped to 2m.

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21:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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Oisin Murphy sticking around for the last to ride GLOBAL TYCOON is not just indicative of the former champion jockey's professionalism, it is also a significant boost for his mount, who bids for a second win within the calendar month. A C&D winner off 5lb lower a fortnight ago, the selection seems revitalised since blinkers were reapplied and another bold showing is expected. Muhalhel is dangerous to underestimate, although three-time course winner Peripeteia may pose a bigger threat off a handy rating.

PERIPETEIA ran respectably after 4 months off when third at Newcastle so looks a big player dropped to a 0-55. Global Tycoon is feared most ahead of Kingston Joy and Bear Claws.

Top of the list is C&D winner GLOBAL TYCOON, who won here on his penultimate run before a close call at Brighton last time.

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How to use Tomform

Please Watch this short video that will help you learn how to use Tomform.com to filter out the runners and find a winner in each race.

This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

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