There are 30 Races Today across 4 meetings. There are 8 races at Ripon, 8 races at Naas, 7 races at Stratford, 7 races at Hamilton, use Tomform to help you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
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(5) (10/11 +48%)Shaftesbury Avenue |
10/11(+48%) | (5) Shaftesbury Avenue 10/11, Improved under positive handling in first time cheekpieces when winning a maiden at Navan by 2l last time; top course trainer; effective at 8f on heavy; half-brother to a Grade 1 winner and more to come for top yard, latest form franked. Both starts on heavy, pedigree suggests quick ground will be a huge plus, picked by Moore. |
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(2) (11/4 +39%)Latin America |
11/4(+39%) | (2) Latin America 11/4, Ran to form when winning an auction race at Navan by 2 1/4l last time; stays 10f, probably get further, acts on heavy; quite taking debut which has been boosted and should progress again but drop in trip may not be ideal. Off the mark on second start at Navan (1m2f), drop back to 1m a query but in the mix. |
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(3) (11/2 -57%)Port Ferdinand |
11/2(-57%) | (3) Port Ferdinand 11/2, Improved from debut just flattening out late up in trip, needed run 2 1/4l third in a 3yo race at Cork most recent run; top course trainer; effective 7f at 2yo, gets 10f, middle-distance bred; open to marked improvement this term. 7f maiden win here on debut, 1m2f stretched him latest, Moore prefers stablemate. |
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(7) (8/1 -23%)Bobby Mcgee |
8/1(-23%) | (7) Bobby Mcgee 8/1, Needed every yard up in trip at stiff track when winning a handicap here by a short-head last time; top course jockey; effective 7-8f, acts on soft and good; very smart and looks well handicapped, unexposed at 1m. Promise at two, 2-2 this season, C&D handicap win latest, another big step forward needed. |
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(1) (10/1 -11%)Accredited |
10/1(-11%) | (1) Accredited 10/1, Improved from debut relishing stiff track at the trip when winning a maiden here by 2 1/2l last time; top course trainer; off a short-break; effective 7f, acts on soft, AW, will get further; well bred for top yard, more to come. 7f win on soft here on seasonal return, rated 97, deserted by Moore but can't discount. |
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(6) (25/1 -150%)Victory Tip |
25/1(-150%) | (6) Victory Tip 25/1, Looked outclassed though may not have stayed 10f down the field in Ballysax Stakes (Group 3) at Leopardstown most recent; stays 1m, will get further, acts on heavy; testing conditions may suit best. Beat Shaftesbury Avenue on debut, last in Ballysax Stakes, must rebound back in trip. |
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(4) (28/1 -75%)New Radical |
28/1(-75%) | (4) New Radical 28/1, Needed every yard down in trip, improved for debut experience when winning an auction race at Bellewstown by a short-head last time; cheekpieces first time; effective 1m, acts on AW; latest form franed, should progress again. Off the mark by a head at Bellewstown, form boosted, may be more to come; cheekpieces. |

Navan maiden victor LATIN AMERICA can successfully step up in grade here. Sent off odds-on for that second racecourse start, the Johnny Murtagh-trained colt got the job done with the minimum of fuss. While the bare form of that race is nothing special, his second-placed effort at the Curragh on debut in March has worked out extremely well. Granted normal improvement on this third start, he looks the one to beat. Derby entrant Port Ferdinand was beaten in a tactical race on his return at Cork but should be all the better for that outing. Bobby Mcgee shouldn't be ruled out either.

Ryan Moore has chosen to ride SHAFTESBURY AVENUE and the American bred colt could improve exponentially for this quicker ground
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(3) (9/4 +36%)Trojan Soldier |
9/4(+36%) | (3) Trojan Soldier 9/4, Ran to form benefitting from first time cheekpieces landing a handicap by a nose off a 2lb lower mark at Southwell last time; effective 10-14f on good and AW; progressive, form franked, unexposed as a stayer. Stays 2m and he's a player if transferring this year's AW improvement back to turf. |
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(2) (11/4 -10%)No More Bolero |
11/4(-10%) | (2) No More Bolero 11/4, Scored by 3 1/2l off a 5lb lower mark at Bath penultimate start; ran to form second beaten a length off 73 last time, 1lb higher here; effective 14-17f on sound surface; in form in both codes, respected off new mark. Ready winner at Bath (2m1f) and good second over C&D (good) eight days later; player. |
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(7) (3/1 +0%)Rupert The Prince |
3/1(+0%) | (7) Rupert The Prince 3/1, Mistakes, may not have stayed when second beaten 60l in a novice hurdle at Kelso latest; effective 14-16f on Flat; all to prove back hurdling. Fair third over C&D on his only Flat run this year and peak form gives him a good shout. |
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(5) (5/1 +41%)Vaguely Royal |
5/1(+41%) | (5) Vaguely Royal 5/1, Ran to form beaten 2l off a 1lb higher mark at Southwell last time; effective 12-16f, acts on good, fast ground and AW; not one to rely on. Has another career-low mark but it's hard to know when he will take advantage. |
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(1) (11/2 -10%)Scottish Dancer |
11/2(-10%) | (1) Scottish Dancer 11/2, Ran to form benefitting from easy lead back on the Flat landing a handicap by a neck off a 2lb lower mark at Thirsk last time; effective 14-16f, wants sound surface; remains on competitive mark. 33-1 outsider of five for Thirsk 1m6f win; back up just 2lb and return to 2m may well suit. |
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(4) (12/1 +0%)Marbuzet |
12/1(+0%) | (4) Marbuzet 12/1, Needed run comfortably held in a handicap at Thirsk last time; in good form prior; top course trainer; suited by 2m, acts on soft and good to firm; quirky but generally consistent until latest. Had a good 2025; this year's return was downbeat affair behind Scottish Dancer 15 days ago. |
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(6) (16/1 -33%)Elemental Eye |
16/1(-33%) | (6) Elemental Eye 16/1, Again below form back on Flat beaten 6l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; off a short-break; suited by 14f+, acts on soft and good to firm; remains 5lb above last win mark. Cheekpieces return and stepping back up in trip should suit, so he needs a close look. |

Plenty in with chances in the opener and TROJAN SOLDIER just edges it given he showed his battling qualities to gain a deserved success on the all-weather at Southwell last time. Going back up in trip shouldn't be a problem and he was performing well on turf this time last year, so switching to the grass shouldn't inconvenience him either. Rupert The Prince is a model of consistency and joins Scottish Dancer and No More Bolero on the shortlist.

No More Bolero is second choice but SCOTTISH DANCER could go well again despite the surprise and tactical nature of his Thirsk win.
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(11) (7/4 +13%)Red Charlie |
7/4(+13%) | (11) Red Charlie 7/4, Scored by 5l off a 18lb lower mark at The Curragh penultimate start; didn't get a run at key stage, flew home, unlucky second beaten a head off 73 last time, 3lb higher here; suited by 7f and plenty of give; won with plenty in hand penultimate start and unlucky last time, big player. Returned from long absence to win at Curragh and almost followed up latest; player. |
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(2) (7/2 +30%)Far From Dandy |
7/2(+30%) | (2) Far From Dandy 7/2, Yard won this last year; ran to form beaten 2 1/2l off a 1lb lower mark at Doncaster last time; top course jockey; usually held up; off a short-break; effective 8/9f, acts on heavy, good and AW; good chance in another big handicap here. In fine form and ran a career best when runner-up at Doncaster; big chance. |
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(9) (9/1 -38%)Fast Tara |
9/1(-38%) | (9) Fast Tara 9/1, Back to best beaten 1/2l off a 1lb lower mark at Limerick last time; effective 7/8f, suited by cut; can go well again. Rallied for a close second last time; should go well again but this ground may not suit. |
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(10) (11/1 +0%)Glory To Be |
11/1(+0%) | (10) Glory To Be 11/1, Scored by 1/2l off a 5lb lower mark at Leopardstown penultimate start; did plenty early from wide draw seventh beaten 5 1/4l off 80 last time, 1lb lower here; effective 5-7f, acts on heavy and good to firm; stamina to prove and mark looks high enough. Winner on penultimate but struggled off revised mark latest; must resume progress. |
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(12) (11/1 +8%)Senna's Girl |
11/1(+8%) | (12) Senna's Girl 11/1, Ran to form benefitting from first time cheekpieces 3l third in a maiden at Limerick most recent run; effective 7/8f, acts on heavy and good; capable of a good run back in a handicap. 0-14 but has gone close; good runs last twice and not out of it. |
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(6) (11/1 +31%)Booyea |
11/1(+31%) | (6) Booyea 11/1, Struggled beaten 10l in a handicap at The Curragh last time; trainer in form; effective 7-9f on sound surface; in good form off similar marks but not much room for manoeuvre. Best runs last year came in cheekpieces but that headgear is not applied here. |
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(8) (12/1 -9%)Daler |
12/1(-9%) | (8) Daler 12/1, Needed run beaten 6l in a handicap at Dundalk last time; off a short-break; effective 7/8f, acts on yielding, good and AW; remains 8lb above last win mark. Just fair efforts since first win on AW in October; could go well back on turf. |
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(5) (12/1 0%)Vega's Muse |
12/1(0%) | (5) Vega's Muse 12/1, Scored by 2 1/2l off a 10lb lower mark at Leopardstown penultimate start; below form down in trip off revised mark seventh beaten 7l off 84 last time, 3lb higher here; effective 7/8f, acts on soft and good; mark now looks high enough. Easy winner on return but follow-up attempt perhaps came too quickly; not discounted. |
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(3) (14/1 -17%)Bella Isabella |
14/1(-17%) | (3) Bella Isabella 14/1, Struggled to get involved beaten 4l off a 2lb higher mark at Leopardstown last time; effective 7-8f, acts on sound surface; excuses latest, in good form prior to that but absence to overcome. M'den winner ran a decent race in second h'cap in final start last term; needs more. |
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(4) (16/1 -33%)Final Voyage |
16/1(-33%) | (4) Final Voyage 16/1, Scored by 1/2l off a 5lb lower mark at Cork penultimate start; outpaced, unsuited by drop in trip seventh beaten 6l off 90 last time, same mark here; effective 8-10f, acts on any including AW; longer trip a plus, could bounce back. Ended long losing sequence at Cork; didn't appreciate drop to 7f latest; others preferred. |
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(1) (16/1 +0%)Jagged Edge |
16/1(+0%) | (1) Jagged Edge 16/1, Yard won this last year; struggled in this grade down the field in a handicap at The Curragh most recent; effective 1m on good, soft, AW; still early days, may have more to offer. Irish Cambridgeshire winner last season is lightly raced and runs well fresh. |
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(7) (33/1 -83%)Dark Viper |
33/1(-83%) | (7) Dark Viper 33/1, Needed run beaten 6l in a handicap at Cork last time; effective 6-8f, acts on heavy and good; remains 5lb above last win mark. 2-22 but runner-up nine times; decent return last time but Vega's Muse is number one. |
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(13) (66/1 -100%)Speckled Meadow |
66/1(-100%) | (13) Speckled Meadow 66/1, May not have stayed, needed run well beaten in Noblesse Stakes (Listed) at Cork latest; effective 8-12f, best with cut; needs more back in a handicap. Four-time h'cap winner; out of depth on return; this more realistic but others preferred. |

Runner-up in the Spring Mile at Doncaster last time, FAR FROM DANDY can go one place better. The Stephen Thorne-trained gelding had previously run a huge race when staying on late to finish fourth in the Irish Lincoln at the Curragh. Freshened up since that latest run, the four-year-old should be spot on for this assignment. Red Charlie, who suffered a nightmare passage when second over 7f at the Curragh, holds every chance and is noted along with Cork winner Final Voyage.

Running a career best when a runner-up in the Spring Mile at Doncaster, FAR FROM DANDY has strong claims of going one better here
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(1) (8/15 +7%)Our Guide |
8/15(+7%) | (1) Our Guide 8/15, Improved for debut experience when winning a maiden hurdle at Exeter by 2l last time; effective at 2m on a sound surface; Irish bumper win franked and more to come over hurdles, could defy penalty. Won five-runner Exeter maiden over 2m last month; can improve again over this longer trip. |
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(3) (13/8 +7%)Ka Mate Du Brivet |
13/8(+7%) | (3) Ka Mate Du Brivet 13/8, Mistakes, showed minor promise on debut when second beaten 17l in a novice hurdle at Fontwell latest; off a short-break; effective 2m5f; should improve a little for initial experience. Made a fairly useful rival work quite hard when second (well held in end) on hurdle debut. |
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(4) (10/1 -11%)Shuil Rocco |
10/1(-11%) | (4) Shuil Rocco 10/1, Yard won this last year; improved for debut experience when fourth beaten 22l in a novice hurdle at Chepstow latest; effective at 2m4f, acts on good; sort to do better when handicapping. Kept on steadily for modest fourth at Chepstow last month; further progress possible. |
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(2) (14/1 +22%)Granite Sands |
14/1(+22%) | (2) Granite Sands 14/1, Green, modest debut comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Hereford last time; trainer in form; acts on good; needs more experience over hurdles. Well beaten when 33-1 for last month's hurdle debut at Hereford (2m3f). |
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(7) (50/1 +24%)Savon |
50/1(+24%) | (7) Savon 50/1, Yard won this last year; pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Ffos Las latest where never in the race; lots more needed to figure over hurdles. Pulled up when a big-priced outsider for last month's hurdle debut (2m4f). |
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(5) (100/1 +0%)Tiger Tobin |
100/1(+0%) | (5) Tiger Tobin 100/1, Pulled up in the Restricted Point at Badbury Rings latest; returning from long layoff; point winner has it all to prove under rules. Pulled up in a hunter chase on last year's rules debut and in a point in February. |
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(6) (100/1 +20%)At Sunrise |
100/1(+20%) | (6) At Sunrise 100/1, Pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Hereford latest; showed little in bumpers or so far over hurdles, all to prove. Pulled up when 300-1 for hurdling debut at Hereford (2m3f) in December. |

Bumper winner OUR GUIDE took a step forward from his debut fifth over hurdles to land the odds at Exeter last month and is likely to have more to offer. This sizeable step up in trip could unlock any amount of improvement and he will prove tough to beat. Granite Sands was never dangerous when only fifth on his first start over obstacles at Hereford, but he could build on that display to have a say. Ka Mate Du Brivet looks best of the rest.

Ka Mate Du Brivet is respected, but slight preference is for 2m Exeter winner OUR GUIDE who might improve again over this new trip.
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(1) (8/11 +47%)Bai Tong |
8/11(+47%) | (1) Bai Tong 8/11, Minor promise beaten 5 1/2l in a novice at Thirsk on debut; wide draw; speedily-bred, sound surfaces will suit action; well fancied on debut and should improve. Beaten at odds-on at Thirsk on debut (5f, good) four weeks ago; surely capable of better. |
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(3) (9/2 -64%)Crimson Blaze |
9/2(-64%) | (3) Crimson Blaze 9/2, Green and hung under pressure beaten 9l in a maiden at Southwell last time; trainer in form; sprint-bred, fast ground will suit action; market has suggested she should be capable of better. Hung left on both starts, including when favourite latest; can do better at some point. |
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(7) (11/2 +0%)The Can Can Queen |
11/2(+0%) | (7) The Can Can Queen 11/2, Decent effort made plenty of use of beaten 6l in a novice at Beverley on debut; bred to get 1m when mature; should come on from first run. Finished in front of Fern Clyde at Beverley on debut; 6f should suit; can do better. |
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(2) (10/1 +17%)Cheeky Chesca |
10/1(+17%) | (2) Cheeky Chesca 10/1, Outpaced early after poor break but minor promise late beaten 5l in a novice at Redcar on debut; top course trainer; sprint-bred, fast ground should suit action; will do better. Redcar debut effort was quite promising but she'll need a good step forward; yard runs two. |
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(5) (11/1 +31%)Fern Clyde |
11/1(+31%) | (5) Fern Clyde 11/1, Fair debut just pushed out beaten 7 1/4l in a novice at Beverley on debut; top course trainer; half-sister to a pair of good 5/6f 2yo winners; improvement likely but this looks tough. In need of experience when midfield on Beverley debut; open to improvement; yard runs two. |
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(8) (12/1 +0%)Tricky Jenny |
12/1(+0%) | (8) Tricky Jenny 12/1, Made a lot of use of well beaten in a maiden at Musselburgh only start; sire sprinter, dam stayed a mile; open to improvement. Didn't live up to market billing on Musselburgh debut six weeks ago; can do better at 6f. |
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(6) (50/1 -25%)Spirit Of Mary |
50/1(-25%) | (6) Spirit Of Mary 50/1, Modest debut beaten 7l in a maiden at Beverley on debut; speed in pedigree; may need more time. Down the field at Beverley on recent debut (33-1); a big step forward is required. |

BAI TONG couldn't land a telling blow on debut at Thirsk but is entitled to have improved from that effort and could be worth another chance for a yard known for having winning juveniles at this time of year. Redcar fifth Cheeky Chesca boasts a similar profile to the selection and is one to note, but the main danger is The Can Can Queen following her creditable Beverley display.

Although she fluffed her lines on debut BAI TONG may be the answer with that experience behind her. The Can Can Queen is next best.
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(2) (4/5 +12%)Star Prospect |
4/5(+12%) | (2) Star Prospect 4/5, Quickened takingly to win with something in hand 1 1/4l winner in a 2yo race at The Curragh on debut; speedily-bred, effective 5f, acts on soft, should appreciate better ground; improvement likely and looks a good prospect. Off the mark first time at the Curragh; different ground here but leading contender. |
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(1) (2/1 +20%)New Yorker |
2/1(+20%) | (1) New Yorker 2/1, Yard won this last three runnings of race; too keen in front 9 1/2l third in First Flier Stakes (Listed) at The Curragh most recent run; top course trainer; sprint-bred, effective 5f, acts on AW and good; pleasing debut and should improve if settling. Debut AW winner disappointed as 4-7 fav' last time when What A Girl Wants was 6l in front. |
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(5) (9/2 +25%)What A Girl Wants |
9/2(+25%) | (5) What A Girl Wants 9/2, Bit green early, improved for debut experience when second beaten 3 1/2l in First Flier Stakes (Listed) at The Curragh latest; sprint-bred, effective 5f, acts on good and soft; high-class juvenile with good attitude. 1.25l behind Star Prospect on debut and 3lb better off now; 6l ahead of New Yorker latest. |
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(6) (25/1 -56%)Your Song |
25/1(-56%) | (6) Your Song 25/1, Raced too freely beaten 4l in a maiden at Cork on debut; speedily-bred; big filly, needs to settle better and looks clear stable second string. Weakened into last of six on debut; What A Girl Wants is stable number one. |
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(3) (100/1 -400%)Cyclone Code |
100/1(-400%) | (3) Cyclone Code 100/1, Modest debut beaten 7l in a maiden at Roscommon on debut; bred to be suited by around 7f; likely outclassed. Moderate sixth on debut; he will get easier opportunities than this. |

STAR PROSPECT had What A Girl Wants back in third when making a winning debut at the Curragh. The Starman colt had to come between horses to launch his challenge and should benefit from that experience, while connections are happy to keep him at the minimum distance for the time being. What A Girl Wants was subsequently second to an easy winner in Listed company back at the Curragh, where all-weather winner New Yorker (third) was too keen. Pala Aurelia was an expensive breeze-up purchase and is from a good family.

Starman colt STAR PROSPECT got off the mark immediately at the Curragh and has a good chance of following up
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(1) (2/1 +27%)Captain Cool |
2/1(+27%) | (1) Captain Cool 2/1, Ran to form, did plenty early and helped set it up for closer beaten 1 1/4l off a 1lb lower mark at Sedgefield last time; effective 2-2 1/2m on good; in form and should have more to offer now chasing. Irish point winner; ended last season with two good hurdle runs; chase debut today. |
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(7) (9/4 +10%)Cawthorne Cracker |
9/4(+10%) | (7) Cawthorne Cracker 9/4, Ran to form 11l third in a handicap chase at Market Rasen most recent run; usually held up; effective 2m, needs sound surface; back in form and mark fair. Ran okay last month, after a break, but others in this field probably have more potential. |
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(6) (4/1 -14%)Miss Denver |
4/1(-14%) | (6) Miss Denver 4/1, Outpaced, ran to form but needed stiffer test 9l third in a handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot most recent run; effective 2m; may do better over further in handicaps but threat if getting stiff test on chase debut. Kept on for third on recent handicap hurdle debut; could have more to offer over fences. |
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(2) (9/2 +25%)Whatyouwaitingfor |
9/2(+25%) | (2) Whatyouwaitingfor 9/2, Returned to form benefitting from reappearance, taken on up front and did plenty early 15l third in a handicap chase at Chepstow most recent run; trainer in form; effective 2-2 1/4m, suited by sound surface; should progress again. Ran well for long way when third at Chepstow last month; dryer ground could suit here. |
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(4) (5/1 +17%)Intenzo |
5/1(+17%) | (4) Intenzo 5/1, Keen, too much to do off modest pace in race dominated from front when fourth beaten 15l in a handicap chase at Kelso latest; effective 2m-2m3f; probably more to come over fences, head carriage a worry. Below form on last two starts; good claims if judged on Sedgefield second in March. |
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(3) (9/1 +18%)Definite Dream |
9/1(+18%) | (3) Definite Dream 9/1, Every chance, ran to form, made bit too much use of, did best of those up with the pace beaten 8 1/2l in a handicap hurdle at Worcester last time; returning from long layoff; effective 2-2 1/2m, acts on good; consistent hurdler, may have more to offer over fences. Ran quite well on latest hurdling start but makes chase debut after 314-day absence. |

Miss Denver ran better than her odds suggested she would when third at Newton Abbot earlier in the month and has to be of interest on her chasing bow. Course winner Cawthorne Cracker also needs to be taken seriously, but CAPTAIN COOL has only found one too good the last twice over the smaller obstacles and could prove a different proposition now sent over fences.

Irish point winner CAPTAIN COOL ended last season in good form over hurdles at Sedgefield and is given the verdict.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(1) (7/4 +13%)Finlaggan |
7/4(+13%) | (1) Finlaggan 7/4, Improved just flattening out late up in trip beaten a neck off a 2lb lower mark at Pontefract last time; effective 10f, acts on good; surely capable of better for good yard, ex French, unexposed in handicaps. Showed improved form when beaten a neck on his handicap debut at Pontefract last month.. |
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(7) (7/2 +0%)The Cookstown Cafu |
7/2(+0%) | (7) The Cookstown Cafu 7/2, Returned to form down in class off much reduced mark landing a handicap by a neck off a 5lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; effective 7/8f, acts on any; remains well treated on old form but stamina to prove. Took advantage of a reduced mark to make a winning reappearance at Newcastle last month.. |
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(8) (9/2 +0%)Spirit Catcher |
9/2(+0%) | (8) Spirit Catcher 9/2, Returned to form to justify strong support landing a handicap by 2l off a 4lb lower mark at Musselburgh last time; effective 8f, acts on any; course winner remains very well treated on old form, could build on latest. Won for the first time since August 2023 in a weak contest at Musselburgh last month.. |
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(5) (8/1 -14%)Bearwith |
8/1(-14%) | (5) Bearwith 8/1, Ran to form when fourth beaten 5l in a handicap at Pontefract latest; suited by 10-12f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; good chance if building on latest couple of starts. Has made the frame back on turf on his last two starts and holds place claims once again.. |
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(12) (11/1 +31%)Off Spin |
11/1(+31%) | (12) Off Spin 11/1, Too much to do down in trip beaten 6l in a handicap at Thirsk last time; top course trainer; effective 7-9f, acts on good to soft and good, fast ground may not suit action; unreliable. 0-11; hasn't built on his early promise when third on his debut here in August 2024.. |
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(14) (12/1 +0%)Tiberio Force |
12/1(+0%) | (14) Tiberio Force 12/1, Never threatened but ran to form beaten 4l off this mark here last time; effective 10f, acts on soft, good to firm; in fine form this summer, mark looks about right now. 2-41 but didn't fare too badly when sixth on his return to action over C&D nine days ago.. |
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(4) (12/1 +25%)Everyoneknowsadave |
12/1(+25%) | (4) Everyoneknowsadave 12/1, Below form back down in trip when fourth beaten 5 1/2l in a handicap at Southwell latest; effective 8-12f, acts on a sound surface; form is going the wrong way and needs to bounce back to figure. Best run on turf when third at Haydock last September off 6lb lower.. |
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(10) (18/1 -50%)Poet's Dawn |
18/1(-50%) | (10) Poet's Dawn 18/1, Never threatened beaten 9 1/4l in a handicap here last time; top course trainer; effective 8-10f, acts on any; form in and out of late. Grand veteran striving to maintain his record of winning every year since 2017.. |
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(11) (18/1 +45%)Bay Dream Believer |
18/1(+45%) | (11) Bay Dream Believer 18/1, Yard won this last year; never involved down the field in a handicap at Nottingham most recent; usually held up; suited by 10f, acts on soft and good to firm; back below last winning mark but form has tailed off. Three-timer last August; down the field at Doncaster and Nottingham this year.. |
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(9) (22/1 -38%)Distinction |
22/1(-38%) | (9) Distinction 22/1, Continued in poor form comfortably held in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; trainer in form; suited by 9-11f, acts on any but likes soft; has regressed. Has nine career wins but has been operating below his best for some time; best watched.. |
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(13) (25/1 -56%)Speechman |
25/1(-56%) | (13) Speechman 25/1, Did not stay the trip down the field in a handicap at Newcastle most recent; effective 10-12f, acts with cut and on AW; formerly useful handicapper in France, needs more. Both wins came when trained in France; yet to be placed in 14 starts for current yard.. |
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(2) (33/1 -32%)Popeye Doyle |
33/1(-32%) | (2) Popeye Doyle 33/1, Well beaten again, handicapper has a grip on them comfortably held in a handicap at Newcastle last time; in good form prior; returning from a break; effective 8-10f, all worthwhile form on AW; mark is still competitive but this stiff 10f may stretch. Always in rear when last of six on stable debut at Newcastle in December.. |
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(3) (40/1 +0%)Twilight Safari |
40/1(+0%) | (3) Twilight Safari 40/1, Improved ridden to pick up the pieces 28l third in a maiden hurdle at Sedgefield most recent run; suited by 10f, acts on good to soft and good; mark looks fair, needs drop back to 10f. Has shown modest form in three runs over hurdles since his last Flat race last October.. |
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(6) (50/1 -25%)Skinny Malinka |
50/1(-25%) | (6) Skinny Malinka 50/1, Pulled up in a juvenile hurdle at Catterick latest where too green to show anything; effective 10f, acts on soft; absent for very lengthy period; needs to prove ability remains. 0-7 under rules but made the frame four times for Ed Bethell in 2024.. |

The Cookstown Cafu commands close attention on the back of his all-weather success at Newcastle, while similar sentiments apply to Musselburgh winner Spirit Catcher. FINLAGGAN makes most appeal, though, on the basis that he improved markedly on his handicap debut at Pontefract, when finishing a neck second, and is likely to have a lot more to come. The booking of Cieren Fallon suggests connections are confident.

The only one of these on an upward curve is FINLAGGAN who was runner-up at Pontefract last month. The danger is The Cookstown Cafu.
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(2) (15/8 +0%)Guardian Of Realm |
15/8(+0%) | (2) Guardian Of Realm 15/8, Raced more freely than ideal, cost her near the line when second beaten a nose in a maiden at Dundalk latest; hood first time; top course jockey; effective at 7/8f, acts on AW; still capable of a fraction more if settles better. Placed in three AW maidens at 7f-1m, hung right latest, hood goes on, thereabouts again. |
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(5) (11/4 +21%)Solana Beach |
11/4(+21%) | (5) Solana Beach 11/4, Very promising debut runner-up beaten 4l in a maiden at Gowran Park only start; effective 7f, acts on soft; knew job on debut but should progress a little. Very pleasing debut at over 7f at Gowran (soft), 1m and quicker ground should suit, chance. |
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(1) (4/1 +20%)Elmakaya |
4/1(+20%) | (1) Elmakaya 4/1, Promising debut beaten 6l in a maiden at Leopardstown on debut; effective 1m; debut form franked at Group level, should improve. Late gains from wide draw after slowish start on Leopardstown debut, don't write off. |
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(8) (11/2 +8%)Wedding |
11/2(+8%) | (8) Wedding 11/2, Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; ran to form but well held up in class and trip comfortably held in a maiden at Leopardstown last time; cheekpieces first time; top course trainer; likely capable of better for top yard but needs it. Out of the frame in maidens at Gowran (1m) and Leopardstown (1m2f), cheekpieces tried. |
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(7) (40/1 -60%)Totally Puzzled |
40/1(-60%) | (7) Totally Puzzled 40/1, Did too much too soon down the field in an auction race at The Curragh most recent; hood first time; bred for at least 10f; more to come but it's needed. Tailed off on seasonal return at the Curragh, hood goes on, drops in trip, best watched. |

Very few can be ruled out in this maiden and Irish Oaks entrant ELMAKAYA gets a tentative vote. The daughter of Wootton Bassett shaped well on debut in a strong maiden at Leopardstown five weeks ago and should step forward. Solana Beach is a half-sister to several smart winners and was notably green when second to a highly-rated colt at Gowran. Guardian Of Realm was placed on all three all-weather starts last year, but wasn't progressive and was twice turned over at odds-on. By Too Darn Hot and making her debut, Mai Dahlia represents a yard in irrepressible form, while expensive yearling Rebel Wave is another newcomer to note.

Narrow preference is for SOLANA BEACH who looks almost certain to improve for quicker ground and the step up to 1m
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(4) (11/10 0%)Jena D'oudairies |
11/10(0%) | (4) Jena D'oudairies 11/10, Returned to form down in class in first time blinkers landing a handicap by a head off a 3lb lower mark at Taunton last time; effective 2m4f-3m, suited by sound surface; remains well treated on old form, could follow up. Led close home in new blinkers last month; still on a good mark and unexposed as a stayer. |
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(1) (11/4 +0%)All Inn Hand |
11/4(+0%) | (1) All Inn Hand 11/4, Never travelled, needed run when fourth beaten 44l in a handicap chase at Perth latest; blinkers first time; trainer in form; stays 3m, acts on good to soft and good; good mark on best hurdle form, more to come. Hurdle/chase winner last spring; returned with lacklustre chase run last month. |
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(2) (3/1 +10%)I Am The Moon |
3/1(+10%) | (2) I Am The Moon 3/1, Stopped quickly when fourth beaten 27l in a handicap hurdle at Chepstow latest; effective 2 1/2-3m; inconsistent. Seemingly back in prime form in February but ended last season with two lesser efforts. |
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(3) (8/1 +43%)Mahon Falls |
8/1(+43%) | (3) Mahon Falls 8/1, Below form up in trip well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Fakenham latest; effective 2m-2m5f, acts on soft, good; Irish form franked at Graded level, more to come now handicapping over longer trips. Safely held on both stable starts, latterly when upped to 2m7f for handicap debut in April. |
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(5) (14/1 +13%)Dunaden Island |
14/1(+13%) | (5) Dunaden Island 14/1, Ran to form 41l third in a maiden hurdle at Newton Abbot most recent run; second run after wind op; effective at 1m7f-2m5f on heavy, good; needs much more but might do better when handicapping but mark demands it. Ex-pointer; fourth at big odds on rules debut but well beaten twice since; handicap debut. |

Jena D'oudairies appreciated the application of blinkers for the first time to strike at Taunton and should mount another bold bid, but it may pay to side with I AM THE MOON. The seven-year-old finished an underwhelming fourth in this class at Chepstow last month but, with Sam Twiston-Davies back on board and a 2lb lower rating, she could be the way to go. All Inn Hand is another to note.

Back on track with a win in first-time blinkers last month, JENA D'OUDAIRIES has a good opportunity to follow up.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(3) (10/3 +17%)Mind Those Steps |
10/3(+17%) | (3) Mind Those Steps 10/3, Green and bit outpaced but minor late headway third beaten 3l in a novice at Ripon debut; sprint-bred; should improve markedly. A promising debut third at Ripon, running on late; this Pinatubo colt rates a player. |
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(2) (10/3 +26%)Location Location |
10/3(+26%) | (2) Location Location 10/3, Green early but finished well when penny dropped beaten 4l in a novice at Kempton on debut; effective 6f, acts on AW, speed in pedigree; should improve significantly for initial experience. Encouraging debut fifth at Kempton, finishing well; seems sure to do better. |
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(4) (7/2 +30%)Thai Ginger |
7/2(+30%) | (4) Thai Ginger 7/2, Tired late beaten 7l in a novice at Ripon on debut; trainer in form; sprint-bred, sound surfaces will suit; big colt, should do better. Green when never-dangerous debut fifth at Ripon; looks capable of a fair bit better. |
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(1) (14/1 +36%)Dakota Brave |
14/1(+36%) | (1) Dakota Brave 14/1, Green and never threatened beaten 9 1/4l in a novice at Lingfield on debut; bred to be suited by around 7f; all to prove. Green when sixth of seven at Lingfield on his debut; can take a step forward. |

Mind Those Steps shaped with promise when finishing third on his introduction at Ripon and is bound to take a step forward, but a chance can be taken on newcomer THIS MOMENT. George Boughey's colt is a half-brother to Dickensian, who placed in the Flying Childers as a juvenile and landed Listed honours at York earlier in the week. Therefore, it would be no surprise to see the son of Showcasing make an instant impression. Thai Ginger completes the shortlist.

Location Location is second choice behind MIND THOSE STEPS who seems likely to build on his promising Ripon debut.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(4) (11/4 +31%)Shallow |
11/4(+31%) | (4) Shallow 11/4, Returned to form in first time cheekpieces beaten a neck off a 3lb lower mark at Yarmouth last time; trainer in form; enjoys making it; effective 6/7f, all form on a sound surface; poor strike rate but good mark if building on latest. Back to form with close second at Yarmouth (7f, good) 19 days ago; leading claims. |
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(9) (3/1 +14%)Space Bear |
3/1(+14%) | (9) Space Bear 3/1, Scored by 3l off a 5lb lower mark at Yarmouth penultimate start; ran to form third beaten 3l off 76 last time, 1lb lower here; suited by 6f, acts on AW, good to firm; consistent. Arrives in good form but this is a step up in class and she may come up short. |
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(6) (9/2 +10%)Anaisa |
9/2(+10%) | (6) Anaisa 9/2, Too much to do in race dominated from front beaten 9 1/2l in a handicap at Newmarket last time; top course trainer; wide draw; suited by 6f and sound surface; form of Listed win is weak, needs more off this mark. Two wins last year, notably a C&D Listed in August; can step up on this year's two runs. |
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(3) (13/2 +19%)Powdering |
13/2(+19%) | (3) Powdering 13/2, Below form up in class, did best of those held up 9l third in a handicap at Newmarket most recent run; effective 6/7f, acts on sound surface; competitive mark still. Near miss at Lingfield (7f, AW) in February; respectable 3rds on last two runs; e-w shout. |
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(5) (15/2 -67%)Alpine Girl |
15/2(-67%) | (5) Alpine Girl 15/2, Returned to form down in class landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 5lb lower mark at Pontefract last time; effective 5/6f, acts on a sound surface; generally in good form, revised mark demands more. 3-5 on turf for Julie Camacho, the latest a 5f success at Pontefract; can go well again. |
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(2) (9/1 -20%)Lebron Power |
9/1(-20%) | (2) Lebron Power 9/1, Below form up in class, needed run down the field in a handicap at Newmarket most recent; effective 5/6f, acts on any; drop in grade a help but must bounce back. Three wins as a 2yo; low-key seasonal return; eased in class but has a point to prove. |
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(7) (11/1 +21%)Saffron Dandy |
11/1(+21%) | (7) Saffron Dandy 11/1, Scored by 1/2l off a 3lb lower mark at Lingfield three starts back; bit below form back on turf sixth beaten 5 1/4l off 82 last time, 1lb lower here; wide draw; suited by 6f, acts on a sound surface; capable but mark high enough. Began 2026 with two AW wins; unplaced but not disgraced twice since; can't rule out. |
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(8) (12/1 -33%)Cotai Belle |
12/1(-33%) | (8) Cotai Belle 12/1, Yard won this last year; needed run well beaten in a handicap here latest; suited by 5f and a sound surface; bit to prove after four poor runs. Two wins as a 2yo; down the field over C&D on her reappearance; others better treated. |
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(1) (14/1 +13%)Beaujolais Nouveau |
14/1(+13%) | (1) Beaujolais Nouveau 14/1, Forced wide from poor draw beaten 4l in a handicap at Southwell last time; cheekpieces first time; effective 5-7f, acts on soft and good; bounce back needed. Of interest on 2025 best but yet to shine this spring; headgear now reached for. |

Alpine Girl showed her appreciation for the return to turf when going in over 5f at Pontefract and she is just as effective at this trip. Saffron Dandy and Lebron Power give Richard Hannon a decent hand, while Powdering has slipped to 1lb below her last winning mark. Space Bear arrives in good form, but SHALLOW was only just denied at Yarmouth by a mare who went on to make the frame in Group 3 company and Richard Spencer's five-year-old probably meets nothing of that calibre here.

Alpine Girl should go well but SHALLOW (nap) returned to form at Yarmouth last month and could enjoy the run of the race.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(2) (15/8 +17%)Expanded |
15/8(+17%) | (2) Expanded 15/8, Too much to do ridden quietly and closing fast line when second beaten 1/2l in Heritage Stakes (Listed) at Leopardstown latest; top course trainer; suited by 1m, acts on soft and yielding; suggested had retained ability latest and can improve markedly on that form. Left moderate campaign behind when runner-up on seasonal return; big player. |
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(4) (5/2 +29%)Native Warrior |
5/2(+29%) | (4) Native Warrior 5/2, Ran to form up in class back from break when second beaten 1/2l in a Group 3 at Saint-Cloud latest; suited by 7f, stays 1m, acts on any; progressive handicapper, unexposed at this level, may find a little more. British raider was a good second in a Gr.3 on return; entitled to improve and top rated. |
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(3) (6/1 +33%)King Cuan |
6/1(+33%) | (3) King Cuan 6/1, Ran to form when fourth beaten 2l in Woodlands Stakes (Listed) here latest; trainer in form; best at 6/7f, acts on soft and good; progressed last term and solid efforts this year at this level. Built on decent seasonal return when running on over 5f here last time; not ruled out. |
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(1) (7/1 -56%)East Hampton |
7/1(-56%) | (1) East Hampton 7/1, Returned to form down in class when second beaten 1 1/2l in Gladness Stakes (Listed) at The Curragh latest; off a short-break; effective 7f, acts on soft; progressive handicapper, competitive at this level. Encouraging second on return but runs well fresh, so might not be boundless improvement. |
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(10) (10/1 -82%)Greek Mythology |
10/1(-82%) | (10) Greek Mythology 10/1, Confirmed debut level when second beaten 3 1/4l in a 3yo race at Gowran Park latest; effective 7f, acts on soft and AW; athletic type, can rate more highly. Won AW debut in Dec'; okay run on return and could step forward on this better ground. |
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(11) (16/1 +0%)Tashakour |
16/1(+0%) | (11) Tashakour 16/1, Improved up in trip when winning a maiden at Cork by 2 1/4l last time; effective 1m, should get 10f, acts on heavy and good, sound surfaces should suit best; strong, honest type, latest form franked, worth step up in class. Cork m'den winner last time has a bit to find in this company. |
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(5) (16/1 +36%)Rahmi |
16/1(+36%) | (5) Rahmi 16/1, Needed run down the field in Gladness Stakes (Listed) at The Curragh most recent; in good form prior; off a short-break; suited by 7f, acts on yielding and good; progressive last term, very hard to know how much more to come. Three-time h'cap winner was disappointing on return; Tashakour looks stable's main hope. |
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(7) (28/1 -27%)Chantez |
28/1(-27%) | (7) Chantez 28/1, Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; outclassed beaten 8 1/2l in Fairy Bridge Stakes (Group 3) at Tipperary last time; top course jockey; returning from long layoff; effective 7f on good, good to firm; Listed winner looks to have found level. Listed 2yo winner was unable to bag a Gr.3 in four runs last term; drops in grade now. |
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(9) (33/1 +18%)Wannabe Royal |
33/1(+18%) | (9) Wannabe Royal 33/1, Made too much use of, outclassed well beaten in Cork Stakes (Listed) at Cork latest; effective 6-8f, suited by cut; needs more at this level. Maiden winner for Joseph O'Brien was poor at Cork; others more likely. |
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(6) (50/1 -25%)Carolina Jetstream |
50/1(-25%) | (6) Carolina Jetstream 50/1, Outclassed down the field in Alleged Stakes (Group 3) at The Curragh most recent; effective 7-10f, acts on good and with cut, suited by AW; consistent. Boasts useful AW form but turf has been less lucrative; 11.5l behind in Gr.3 latest. |
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(8) (50/1 +0%)Greydreambeliever |
50/1(+0%) | (8) Greydreambeliever 50/1, Ran to form, caught late having kicked on a bit too soon when second beaten 1/2l in a handicap at Gowran Park latest; suited by 6-8f and acts on most ground; consistent sort in handicaps, needs more at this level. Useful British form and positive h'cap runs for new yard but this is a tall task. |

Runner-up in the Dewhurst at two, EXPANDED was unable to make an impact in a light campaign last year but his reappearance run at Leopardstown was highly encouraging. The Wootton Bassett colt made up a lot of ground in the straight to chase home stable first string The Lion In Winter. With the run under his belt, he'll be hard to beat from a good draw. Once fitted with a visor, Karl Burke's Native Warrior was a big improver in handicaps last season and ran to his new mark when second in a Group 3 at Saint-Cloud in March. East Hampton should progress from his seasonal debut second in a Listed contest at the Curragh.

Coming home strongly for second on his return, EXPANDED is a big player with that run under his belt.
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(3) (4/5 +27%)A Little Something |
4/5(+27%) | (3) A Little Something 4/5, Ran to form, out-battled late again when second beaten 4 1/2l in a handicap chase at Fontwell latest; effective at around 2 1/2m, suited by decent ground; generally consistent maiden. Runner-up off today's mark on last two appearances; likely contender again. |
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(4) (5/2 +0%)Little Wren |
5/2(+0%) | (4) Little Wren 5/2, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Plumpton latest where never jumped or travelled; off a short-break; effective 2m5f on good to soft; still early days over fences, possibly capable of better for top yard. Made all on chasing debut; flopped next time but may still have potential. |
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(2) (7/1 -8%)Ballyhiho |
7/1(-8%) | (2) Ballyhiho 7/1, Taken on up front and made too much use of comfortably held in a handicap chase here last time; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2m, acts on good; still early days over fences but needs more. On workable mark if judged on hurdle form; well beaten over C&D on chase debut in March. |
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(1) (15/2 +12%)Pure Seduction |
15/2(+12%) | (1) Pure Seduction 15/2, Keen, made too much use of comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Warwick last time; off a short-break; effective at 2m on good; could improve for switch to chasing but mark demands more. Back from long absence with two underwhelming hurdle runs this year; chase debut today. |
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(5) (10/1 -18%)Miss Fedora |
10/1(-18%) | (5) Miss Fedora 10/1, Too keen well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Taunton latest; effective 2m; better over fences but unreliable. Started off for new stable with two disappointing runs (chase/hurdle); revival needed. |

Look no further than A LITTLE SOMETHING. She has done more than enough in finishing second at Ludlow and Fontwell the last twice to suggest a race of this nature is well within her compass. Little Wren was pulled up at Plumpton, but is better judged on her previous Fakenham success for champion trainer Dan Skelton. Miss Fedora is next best.

Still on a workable mark after running a big race in defeat at Fontwell last month, A LITTLE SOMETHING has solid claims.
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(6) (5/2 +67%)Marcellinus |
5/2(+67%) | (6) Marcellinus 5/2, Improved up in trip on handicap debut on return landing a handicap by 2l off a 7lb lower mark at Bath last time; effective at 6f, acts on soft, good to firm; more to come. Winning start in handicaps at Bath; up 7lb but looks to have more to offer; likely player. |
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(10) (9/2 +50%)Red Spells Danger |
9/2(+50%) | (10) Red Spells Danger 9/2, Quickened clear with ease, outclassed rivals when winning a maiden at Ripon by 8 1/2l last time; effective 7f, acts on a sound surface; largely consistent and useful, potentially thrown in now handicapping though latest run may flatter. Spreadeagled his field on first go over 6f at Ripon; interesting handicap debutant. |
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(4) (7/1 -8%)Alasrae |
7/1(-8%) | (4) Alasrae 7/1, Scored by a neck off a 4lb lower mark at Lingfield penultimate start; hampered at key stage, too much to do after, unlucky third beaten 2l off 81 last time, 1lb higher here; effective 5/6f, acts on sound surface; consistent. Enjoyed an excellent winter on the AW; can play a prominent role again back on turf. |
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(7) (15/2 -15%)Dandy Breeze |
15/2(-15%) | (7) Dandy Breeze 15/2, Ran to form on handicap debut just caught late by race fit rival beaten 1 1/2l off a 2lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; top course jockey; speedily-bred, effective 5-6f, acts on AW; quite big, strong colt, likeable, more to come. Excellent second at Newcastle 16 days ago; likely capable of better still on turf debut. |
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(2) (9/1 -80%)Mo Of Cairo |
9/1(-80%) | (2) Mo Of Cairo 9/1, Ran to form just tiring late back from break beaten 4l off this mark at Thirsk last time; effective 5-6f on sound surface; should come on for latest and longer trip may help. Encouraging sixth at Thirsk 29 days ago; not out of things with that run under his belt. |
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(5) (9/1 +0%)Gouken |
9/1(+0%) | (5) Gouken 9/1, Ran to form when winning a maiden at Newcastle by 1/2l last time; significant jockey booking; effective 6f, acts on any turf going and AW; consistent in short career, fair mark back in a handicap. Off the mark in Newcastle maiden on return; must enter calculations back in a handicap. |
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(1) (10/1 -33%)Go Vince Go |
10/1(-33%) | (1) Go Vince Go 10/1, Every chance, ran to form beaten 2l off this mark at Chester last time; effective 5-7f, acts on heavy, good and AW; admirably consistent. A dual C&D winner; good fourth at Chester latest so must enter calculations off same mark. |
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(12) (14/1 +44%)Daizen |
14/1(+44%) | (12) Daizen 14/1, Too keen back from break beaten 8l in a handicap at Pontefract last time; effective 5/6f, seems to act on any; mark looks fair, should come on for latest. Shaped as if run was needed when fifth at Pontefract on return; can take a step forward. |
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(13) (16/1 +27%)Horace Wallace |
16/1(+27%) | (13) Horace Wallace 16/1, Ran to handicap form off a stiff mark beaten 3l off a 2lb higher mark at Wolverhampton last time; off a short-break; effective 5/6f, acts on AW, suited by front-running; big, strong sort, bit to prove after poor start in handicaps. Failed to kick on in handicaps this season; since gelded and could still do better now. |
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(3) (16/1 -78%)Mighty Magnus |
16/1(-78%) | (3) Mighty Magnus 16/1, Big effort having been rushed up after missing break beaten a head off a 4lb lower mark at Ripon last time; probably effective 5/6f, acts on soft and good; reliable and competitively handicapped. Good clear second at Ripon last month; not taken lightly despite a 4lb weights rise. |
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(8) (20/1 -67%)Cotai Lights |
20/1(-67%) | (8) Cotai Lights 20/1, Ran to form in first time cheekpieces beaten 2l off this mark at Newmarket last time; trainer in form; effective 6/7f, acts on soft and AW; could do better when stepped back up to 7f. In good nick, cheekpieces on when fourth at Newmarket 15 days ago; in the mix once more. |
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(11) (20/1 -67%)Proof |
20/1(-67%) | (11) Proof 20/1, Scored by 1/2l off a 3lb lower mark at Southwell penultimate start; poorly placed at sharp track and well held on turf return ninth beaten 6 1/2l off 79 last time, 1lb lower here; effective 5/6f, acts on any, suited by testing; progressive until latest, mark demands more. Suffered interference when ninth at Chester latest; no surprise to see him bounce back. |
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(9) (50/1 -79%)Kody B |
50/1(-79%) | (9) Kody B 50/1, Made too much use of, needed run down the field in a handicap at Newmarket most recent; effective 6f on good ground; drop in trip a plus but must leave reappearance run behind. Too free when beating one home in 7f Newmarket handicap last month; needs to bounce back. |
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(14) (66/1 -100%)Circle Of Trust |
66/1(-100%) | (14) Circle Of Trust 66/1, Far too free in first time headgear, needed run down the field in a handicap at Leicester most recent; blinkers first time; effective 6/7f, may not be suited by shorter; on a competitive mark judged on 2yo form but must leave reappearance behind. Raced on unfavoured part of track when tenth at Leicester on return; not written off. |

Gouken clearly benefited from his winter break and being gelded when shedding his maiden tag on his return at Newcastle, and he needs to be considered back in handicap company. Dandy Breeze has done little wrong in his three starts so far, finishing in the top two in each of them, and he should remain competitive. However, MARCELLINUS comfortably won by two lengths on his handicap bow at Bath last month and will prove very hard to beat.

There was a lot to like about the win of RED SPELLS DANGER on his first go over 6f at Ripon and he can follow up on his handicap debut
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(7) (10/11 +0%)Zen Diva |
10/11(+0%) | (7) Zen Diva 10/11, Slightly disappointing, market expected better 2 1/2l third in a maiden at Nottingham most recent run; cheekpieces first time; trainer in form; effective 6f, acts on AW, sound surfaces will suit action; should improve again. Similar form in three maiden/novice runs as a 2yo; sets a clear standard back from a break. |
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(3) (9/1 +36%)Elemma |
9/1(+36%) | (3) Elemma 9/1, Green and never threatened on modest debut 15l fourth in a novice at Pontefract first-time out; wide draw; pedigree all speed; plenty to prove. Well-beaten last of four on debut at Pontefract (6f, good); big leap forward required. |
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(5) (40/1 +20%)Lady Grey |
40/1(+20%) | (5) Lady Grey 40/1, Never in the race, modest debut well beaten in a novice at Doncaster only start; top course trainer; speed in pedigree; all to prove. Never in the hunt at Doncaster three weeks ago (5f, good to firm); difficult to recommend. |
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(6) (80/1 +20%)Sparkling Wine |
80/1(+20%) | (6) Sparkling Wine 80/1, Green and hung under pressure when fourth beaten 15l in a maiden here latest; speed in pedigree; plenty more needed. Modest form in two runs 387 days apart; minor handicaps beckon. |
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(1) (80/1 -21%)Sweet Desire |
80/1(-21%) | (1) Sweet Desire 80/1, Found nil on poor debut well beaten in a maiden at Nottingham only start; speed in pedigree; all to prove. Dropped away to finish last of ten on last month's Nottingham debut; longer-term prospect. |

Ralph Beckett is usually worth following when he sends one to Ripon so the hint must be taken with ZEN DIVA. The daughter of Sergei Prokofiev let down favourite-backers on her final two appearances as a juvenile, but she lost little in defeat and can get off the mark in first-time cheekpieces. The others with experience don't inspire much confidence so it may be a newcomer who puts up the biggest fight, with 420,000gns Ardad filly Black Orchid obviously the most interesting. Kyrenia is worth a second glance.

Black Orchid\b, bred to be smart, is of obvious interest but \bZEN DIVA has the benefit of experience and can make a winning return.
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(5) (4/5 +42%)Victorious |
4/5(+42%) | (5) Victorious 4/5, Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; green throughout, promising debut 2l winner in a maiden here on debut; top course trainer; effective 6f, acts on good, bred to get further; much more to come for top connections. Impressive win on debut over C&D, from excellent family, should improve, big chance. |
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(4) (2/1 +0%)Velozee |
2/1(+0%) | (4) Velozee 2/1, Improved showing excellent turn of foot when winning First Flier Stakes (Listed) at The Curragh by 3 1/2l last time; trainer in form; effective 5f, probably get further, acts on soft, good; very useful and more to come. 2-2, impressive 5f listed win latest, bred to get 6f, sets the standard for red hot yard. |
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(3) (8/1 -14%)Maria Quiteria |
8/1(-14%) | (3) Maria Quiteria 8/1, Touch green in front but came clear 4 1/4l winner in a maiden at Dundalk on debut; off a short-break; bred to get a mile at 3yo, acts on AW, sound surfaces will suit; big, attractive filly, more to come. Justified skinny odds on debut at Dundalk, should handle turf but this demands a lot more. |
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(6) (12/1 -60%)Vollering |
12/1(-60%) | (6) Vollering 12/1, Quickened clear takingly 2 1/2l winner in a novice at Redcar on debut; effective 5f, pedigree suggest will get 6f, acts on fast ground; very useful early 2yo. Powered clear late on to win on debut over 5f at Redcar, should get 6f, no forlorn hope. |
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(2) (25/1 -56%)Dancing Destiny |
25/1(-56%) | (2) Dancing Destiny 25/1, Very promising debut 1/2l winner in a maiden at Roscommon on debut; effective 7 1/2f, bred to get further; more to come for top yard but this looks inadequate test. Debut win over 7.5f at Roscommon, not sure this drop back to 6f will suit. |

Paddy Twomey expected VELOZEE to take a big step forward from her debut win at Cork and the daughter of Sioux Nation easily beat three rivals in a Listed race at the Curragh earlier this month. She steps up to 6f for the first time and is taken to maintain her unbeaten status, with a visit to Royal Ascot likely to be next on the agenda if all goes well here. C&D winner Victorious will pose a threat for Aidan O'Brien and Ryan Moore, while Vollering won in taking style at Redcar and merits respect as well. Newcomer Controlla is from a yard with a lot of juvenile talent.

Velozee is taken on with the promising VICTORIOUS (nap) who made a big impression when winning a C&D maiden on debut last month
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(3) (1/1 +9%)Frank Stamper |
1/1(+9%) | (3) Frank Stamper 1/1, Mistake at key stage, out-battled late having looked winner, ran to form beaten 1/2l off a 1lb lower mark at Fontwell last time; effective 2m, acts on soft, good; showed promise on Flat and so far over hurdles, yard has done well with similar types but jumping must improve. 0-6 over hurdles but ran well when close second at Fontwell last month; good chance. |
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(4) (4/1 +0%)Galactic Jack |
4/1(+0%) | (4) Galactic Jack 4/1, Ran to form 5l third in a handicap hurdle at Taunton most recent run; effective 2m to 2m3f, acts on good to soft and good; well handicapped on old form but may need a bit stiffer test these days after a long absence. Best of three runs for new stable when third at Taunton last month; respected. |
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(1) (6/1 +33%)Reteti |
6/1(+33%) | (1) Reteti 6/1, Ran to form comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Plumpton last time; off a short-break; effective at 2m on good to soft; in fair form. Ran well for a long way on handicap debut and may be better suited by this faster ground. |
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(6) (13/2 +7%)Mi Sueno |
13/2(+7%) | (6) Mi Sueno 13/2, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Hereford latest where went too fast; effective 2m, acts on soft, good; must bounce back. Creditable second over hurdles last month but pulled up in a recent chase; hard to predict. |
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(5) (8/1 -7%)Trooper |
8/1(-7%) | (5) Trooper 8/1, Still green comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Wincanton last time; german Flat winner, yet to show any sign of hurdling ability. Well beaten in three maiden hurdles but won five times on the Flat in Belgium/Germany. |
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(7) (12/1 -9%)Prettylady |
12/1(-9%) | (7) Prettylady 12/1, Pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Doncaster latest where still green; second run after wind op; off a short-break; effective 10f on Flat; showed promise on Flat in France, all to prove for now. Well beaten in three maiden hurdles this year but may fare better in handicaps. |
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(8) (12/1 +25%)Blazing Gaden |
12/1(+25%) | (8) Blazing Gaden 12/1, Outpaced, never threatened comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Taunton last time; major improvement needed. Well beaten on soft-ground handicap debut but recent good-ground run was more encouraging. |

FRANK STAMPER ought to take a bit of beating in this handicap hurdle. A lacklustre Wincanton display aside, he has performed well at Plumpton and Fontwell on two of his last three outings and a repeat of either of those efforts should be good enough here. Galactic Jack showed a bit more at Taunton and is noted along with Mi Sueno.

Warren Greatrex's FRANK STAMPER shaped very much as though his turn is near when second at Fontwell last month and he gets the nod.
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(2) (5/4 +50%)Valiancy |
5/4(+50%) | (2) Valiancy 5/4, Improved in first time cheekpieces landing a Staying Handicap by 3/4l off a 7lb lower mark at Haydock last time; returning from long layoff; effective 11-14f, acts on good; course winner could be well handicapped at present. Won from Ride The Thunder at Haydock (1m6f) in September; up 7lb and headgear removed. |
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(5) (5/2 +50%)Ride The Thunder |
5/2(+50%) | (5) Ride The Thunder 5/2, Ran to current level seeing out the longer trip well beaten 3/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Haydock last time; hood first time; trainer in form; returning from long layoff; effective 8-14f, acts on soft, good; admirably consistent, unexposed as a stayer. 2nd to Valiancy final 3yo start; gelded since and hooded first time for this reappearance. |
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(3) (13/2 +0%)Ghaiyya |
13/2(+0%) | (3) Ghaiyya 13/2, Returned to form back from break landing a handicap by 3 1/2l off a 5lb lower mark at Doncaster last time; suited by 12f and sound surface; very light-framed, unreliable and revised mark demands more. Better than ever with Doncaster win (1m4f, good to firm) in clearcut style on reappearance. |
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(9) (7/1 -17%)Putapoundinthejar |
7/1(-17%) | (9) Putapoundinthejar 7/1, Scored by 1/2l off a 9lb lower mark at Bellewstown penultimate start; given far too much to do but ran to form fifth beaten 12l off 124 last time over hurdles; effective at 11-12f on Flat, 2m over hurdles, acts on soft, good; remains relatively unexposed in both codes for respected trainer. Won a handicap at Bellewstown (1m3f, soft) before a respectable hurdling effort; shortlist. |
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(8) (12/1 -50%)Savrola |
12/1(-50%) | (8) Savrola 12/1, Slightly below form, winner in a higher level of race last time out beaten 1 1/4l off a 1lb lower mark at York last time; returning from long layoff; consistent but may just need this. Front-runner; first or second in all five races last year but he wasn't seen after July. |
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(12) (18/1 -13%)Trojan Sun |
18/1(-13%) | (12) Trojan Sun 18/1, Back to form benefitting from reappearance beaten 4l off a 1lb higher mark at Musselburgh last time; top course trainer; stays up to 2m2f, acts on any turf, unproven on AW; versatile sort, remains 2lb above last win mark. Back-to-form third at Musselburgh (2m) last time but this C&D makes him look vulnerable. |
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(7) (20/1 +0%)Mountain Road |
20/1(+0%) | (7) Mountain Road 20/1, Ran to form 5 1/2l third in a handicap here most recent run; top course jockey/trainer combination; effective 12-16f, acts on a sound surface; in form since returning from absence, remain competitive. 582 days off before two runs for new yard this spring; needs to build on those efforts. |
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(1) (22/1 -120%)Military Air |
22/1(-120%) | (1) Military Air 22/1, Needed run on stable debut comfortably held in a handicap at Pontefract last time; effective 10-12f, all form in France is on testing ground; Listed-class in France but form tailed off at the end of 2025 season. Ex-French; well beaten on stable debut at Pontefract (1m2f) last month. |
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(6) (25/1 -25%)Artisan Dancer |
25/1(-25%) | (6) Artisan Dancer 25/1, Scored by 2 1/2l off a 2lb lower mark at Southwell three starts back; outclassed tenth beaten 13l off 88 last time, 1lb lower here; effective 14-16f, acts on good to firm, good to soft and AW; largely consistent, holds no secrets from handicapper. His turf strike-rate is just 1-18 and return to turf last time saw him well held. |
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(4) (28/1 -27%)Nolton Cross |
28/1(-27%) | (4) Nolton Cross 28/1, Well held at this level again well beaten in a handicap at Newmarket latest; significant jockey booking; effective 12f, acts on sound surface, best on AW; back on last win mark, must bounce back after couple of below par efforts. 0-10 on turf; Newmarket 15 days ago saw first turf run since 2023 and he was last of eight. |
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(11) (40/1 -100%)Spanish Hustle |
40/1(-100%) | (11) Spanish Hustle 40/1, Never dangerous, too slow away well beaten in a handicap at Catterick latest; top course trainer; suited by 11-13f, 10f on sharp side, acts on any; consistent given right conditions but vulnerable at this level. Easily best known at Hamilton but needed at least his first run back in previous seasons. |
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(10) (40/1 -82%)Gibside |
40/1(-82%) | (10) Gibside 40/1, No obvious excuse down the field in a handicap at Chester most recent; effective up to 19f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; just 1lb above last winning mark, form has tailed off. Well handicapped but needs to leave his three efforts this season a long way behind him. |

Savrola never finished outside of the top two in any of his five starts last year and remains on a workable mark on his reappearance. Ghaiyya readily returned to winning ways at Doncaster and is respected, but it's hard to get away from VALIANCY. William Haggas' charge showed improvement to score in first-time cheekpieces in a hot handicap at Haydock in September and may have more to offer this season.

Savrola and Putapoundinthejar bring notable positives but a rematch between Valiancy and RIDE THE THUNDER may hold the key.
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(10) (4/1 +33%)Far Ahead |
4/1(+33%) | (10) Far Ahead 4/1, Too much to do having met trouble beaten 4l off a 1lb higher mark at Beverley last time; wide draw; effective 7-8f on good to firm; unexposed at 1m but more needed. Has failed to deliver in handicaps since landing a Catterick novice in May 2025.. |
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(9) (9/2 +0%)Arranmore |
9/2(+0%) | (9) Arranmore 9/2, Scored by 1 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark at Southwell penultimate start; ran to form second beaten a length off 50 last time, 1lb higher here; wide draw; effective 8-12f, acts on AW; back in form, remain competitive. Last of four wins on turf came in August 2021 but won on Southwell AW in March.. |
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(3) (5/1 +17%)Woodleigh |
5/1(+17%) | (3) Woodleigh 5/1, Ran to form beaten 2l off a 1lb higher mark at Beverley last time; effective 8-10f, acts on soft, good and AW; chance if building on latest. Kept on well on his last two starts at Beverley over 8.5f and a step up in trip may suit.. |
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(11) (6/1 +0%)I Can Boogy |
6/1(+0%) | (11) I Can Boogy 6/1, Unsuited by drop in trip beaten 3l off a 1lb higher mark at Southwell last time; effective 7/8f on a sound surface; strong chance back up in trip. Has ran well in classifieds on AW this year, winning one at Newcastle in February.. |
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(6) (7/1 +50%)Oilisa |
7/1(+50%) | (6) Oilisa 7/1, Below form up in class, needed run beaten 10l in a handicap at Doncaster last time; in good form prior; effective 6/8f, likes heavy, acts on good, AW; progressive last autumn, current mark demands another career best but should come on for latest. Landed a brace at Ayr and Nottingham around 1m last October on heavy.. |
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(2) (8/1 +0%)Barleybrown |
8/1(+0%) | (2) Barleybrown 8/1, No obvious excuse beaten 3l off a 2lb higher mark at Doncaster last time; trainer in form; suited by 8f on good and AW; capable of a good run. Won four times on Newcastle AW in 2024 but winless since.. |
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(7) (11/1 +8%)Balqaa |
11/1(+8%) | (7) Balqaa 11/1, Bit free but ran to form beaten 2l off this mark at Wolverhampton last time; usually held up; effective 8-10f, best on AW; in decent form, bit more needed. Usually ridden with hold-up tactics and will need plenty of luck in running.. |
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(4) (12/1 -71%)Quirke On Parole |
12/1(-71%) | (4) Quirke On Parole 12/1, Made too much use of, stopped quickly, needed run beaten 7l in a handicap at Beverley last time; suited by 10f on a sound surface, likes fast ground; competitive weighted, could leave reappearance form behind. Got off the mark at Beverley last June but last of ten back there last month.. |
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(12) (16/1 -60%)Ring Of Gold |
16/1(-60%) | (12) Ring Of Gold 16/1, Ran to form but well held back in a handicap when fourth beaten 4l in a handicap at Southwell latest; effective 7/8f, acts on any; in decent form, bit more needed. 0-21 on turf and has dropped to a career-low mark; doesn't appeal for win purposes.. |
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(13) (16/1 -33%)Haaf A Diamond |
16/1(-33%) | (13) Haaf A Diamond 16/1, Too much to do having missed the break and met trouble beaten 9 1/2l in a handicap at Southwell last time; effective 7-9f, probably acts on any; chance if building on latest. 1-23 but ran well on her reappearance when third of ten at Nottingham last month.. |
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(8) (20/1 -43%)Volenti |
20/1(-43%) | (8) Volenti 20/1, Needed run beaten 9l in a handicap at Pontefract last time; effective 8-10f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; form has tailed off and up against it. Has four wins on Newcastle AW but is only 1-19 on turf.. |
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(5) (20/1 -25%)Little Ted |
20/1(-25%) | (5) Little Ted 20/1, Below form back up in trip beaten 5l in a handicap at Ayr last time; top course trainer; effective at 7-10f, acts on sound surface; 1lb below his last win mark but needs more. Has three course wins over 1m2f; hasn't figured since returning to turf last month.. |
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(1) (22/1 -10%)Daring Leader |
22/1(-10%) | (1) Daring Leader 22/1, Below form beaten 8l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; effective 8-12f on sound surface; bounce back needed returning to turf. Ended 2025 with victory at Newcastle in September but he's yet to fire this spring.. |
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(14) (50/1 -25%)Penny Ghent |
50/1(-25%) | (14) Penny Ghent 50/1, No obvious excuse down the field in a handicap at Beverley most recent; effective 7/8f, acts on soft, good and AW; needs more. 26-race maiden; two poor efforts on turf this year; easy to dismiss.. |

ARRANMORE has been in fine fettle on Tapeta, finding only one too good when attempting to complete a Southwell double. A 1lb rise isn't ideal given his age and, therefore, lack of scope for improvement, but he is the only runner who arrives in good form. Fellow veteran Ring Of Gold has also been holding his own on the all-weather, although he has never managed to win on turf. Oilisa, Woodleigh and Barleybrown may be the bigger threats.

Most of these are fully exposed but one that may have more improvement in her is OILISA. The chief threat could be Arranmore.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(1) (8/11 +0%)Charles Darwin |
8/11(+0%) | (1) Charles Darwin 8/11, Yard has won 4 of last 9 runnings of race; not as impressive as previous run but confirmed the form when winning Committed Stakes (Listed) at Navan by 1 1/4l last time; top course trainer; enjoys making it; effective 5/6f, acts on any, give will suit action; good looking colt, top-class 3yo prospect can defy penalty. Last season's Norfolk Stakes winner was workmanlike on return but improvement likely. |
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(3) (10/3 +44%)Havana Anna |
10/3(+44%) | (3) Havana Anna 10/3, Below form down in trip beaten 8l in Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (Grade 1) at Del Mar last time; effective 5/6f, acts on any; strong chance in this if ready to roll. Listed winner/Group 1 placed is top-rated and unpenalised but lacks a run. |
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(7) (7/2 -17%)Royal Bay Cen |
7/2(-17%) | (7) Royal Bay Cen 7/2, Did it easily, improved benefitting from drop in class on stable debut when winning Polonia Stakes (Listed) at Cork by 9l last time; effective 5-7f on good to soft; ex-French, smart 2yo there, respected at this level. Mighty impressive Irish/stable debut in a Cork Listed race; big chance if handling ground. |
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(5) (14/1 -17%)Kindergarten |
14/1(-17%) | (5) Kindergarten 14/1, Improved a little for debut experience when fourth beaten 2l in Committed Stakes (Listed) at Navan latest; effective 6f, bred to get at least a mile, acts on yielding; strong sort, should improve again. Plausible improvement to come over 1.75l defeat behind Charles Darwin on just second start. |
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(2) (25/1 -25%)Chicago Call |
25/1(-25%) | (2) Chicago Call 25/1, Every chance, ran to form beaten 3l in Committed Stakes (Listed) at Navan last time; gets 6f, may stay 7f, acts on yielding and good; game and largely consistent. Improved over moderate seasonal return when 3l behind at Navan latest; others preferred. |
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(6) (33/1 +0%)Oh Cecelia |
33/1(+0%) | (6) Oh Cecelia 33/1, Ran to form 9 1/2l third in Polonia Stakes (Listed) at Cork most recent run; effective 5-7f, acts on soft, good and probably AW; vulnerable on this rise in grade. Beaten 9.5l by Royal Bay Cen in a Cork Listed race last time; a lot to find. |
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(8) (50/1 +0%)Tahcawin |
50/1(+0%) | (8) Tahcawin 50/1, Ran to form back down in trip when second beaten 1/2l in a handicap here latest; effective 6-7f, acts with cut; consistent but vulnerable at this level. Ran a career best last time when second in a h'cap but looks out of her depth here. |
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(4) (100/1 0%)Josh's Joy |
100/1(0%) | (4) Josh's Joy 100/1, Needed run beaten 4l in a handicap at The Curragh last time; in good form prior; effective 6-8f, acts on yielding, good; looks vulnerable up in class. Won her m'den at the fourth attempt last season; okay return but this is a big ask. |

With a winning seasonal return behind him, CHARLES DARWIN looks the one. He was running for the first time since his success in the Group 2 Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot last June when landing a Listed contest at Navan last month, and can take this step back up in grade in his stride. Havana Anna was twice a course winner last season and went close to a Group 1 victory when runner-up to True Love in the Cheveley Park at Newmarket in September. However, this is her first run of the new term and the one who may give the selection most to think about is Royal Bay Cen.

Although workmanlike when winning on his return, CHARLES DARWIN improved throughout last season and can show the benefit of that run
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(1) (5/2 +0%)King Roly |
5/2(+0%) | (1) King Roly 5/2, Outpaced, never competitive after series of errors having been hampered comfortably held in a handicap chase at Perth last time; trainer in form; effective 2 1/2m on sound surface, likely get 3m; progressive until latest. Three chase wins in early part of last season; ran okay last month, after a break; player. |
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(4) (10/3 +17%)Bagheera Ginge |
10/3(+17%) | (4) Bagheera Ginge 10/3, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Sedgefield latest where something amiss; visor first time; enjoys making it; effective 2 1/2-3m; back in form until latest but may just need this. Off since poor run in October and still on fairly tough mark; headgear switched. |
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(3) (7/2 +13%)Tapley |
7/2(+13%) | (3) Tapley 7/2, Scored by 3/4l off a 3lb lower mark here penultimate start; ran to form, let down by jumping at key stage third beaten 8 1/4l off 120 last time, same mark here; effective 2m, barely gets 2 1/2m, wants sound surface; consistent. Scored over C&D in March and didn't run badly at Newton Abbot last month; respected. |
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(5) (5/1 +0%)Okavango Delta |
5/1(+0%) | (5) Okavango Delta 5/1, Stiff mark comfortably held in a handicap chase at Musselburgh last time; returning from a break; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on soft and good; inconsistent, mark high enough. Off since December but has good record when fresh and Sean Bowen is booked. |
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(7) (6/1 +14%)Arrycan |
6/1(+14%) | (7) Arrycan 6/1, Made too much use of and hit the front too soon comfortably held in a handicap chase at Ffos Las last time; cheekpieces first time; effective at around 3m, needs good ground; well treated on old efforts but inconsistent. Ex-Irish veteran; safely held on both stable starts; cheekpieces now tried. |
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(2) (7/1 +18%)Jubilant |
7/1(+18%) | (2) Jubilant 7/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Southwell latest; effective 3m, suited by sound surface; must bounce back, likes small fields. Back from break with two disappointing runs towards end of last season; has bit to prove. |
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(8) (14/1 +0%)Grillon De Monty |
14/1(+0%) | (8) Grillon De Monty 14/1, Disappointing hurdles return down the field in a handicap hurdle at Huntingdon most recent; effective 3m; remain well treated on French form, better over fences but likely to need this. Dual Worcester chase winner last summer; absent since poor hurdle run in November. |

TAPLEY clearly appreciates a sound surface and is taken to gain a second C&D success following his March victory off 3lb lower. The nine-year-old drops in grade after his recent third at Newton Abbot and this appears to be a fine opportunity for him to strike. A first-time visor might aid the cause of Bagheera Ginge on his first outing since October, while King Roly is entitled to bounce back from a below-par outing at Perth.

The most interesting runner is arguably OKAVANGO DELTA (nap), who has a good record when fresh is partnered by Sean Bowen.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(1) (7/2 +42%)Jordan Electrics |
7/2(+42%) | (1) Jordan Electrics 7/2, Outstayed late but ran well for a long way beaten 4l off a 1lb higher mark at Ascot last time; top course jockey/trainer combination; effective 5/6f, just about gets 7f, suited by a sound surface; well treated on old efforts and running back into form. Nine course wins; whether he has the toe for 5f, at his age off this mark, is the question. |
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(11) (9/2 +50%)Reigning Profit |
9/2(+50%) | (11) Reigning Profit 9/2, Outpaced, never threatened beaten 4l in a handicap at Musselburgh last time; trainer in form; effective 5f, acts on any; not the most straightforward ride but chance at weights given clear run. C&D winner who boasts a good record at this time of year; not much luck lately; player. |
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(5) (15/2 +25%)Vantheman |
15/2(+25%) | (5) Vantheman 15/2, Completely blew the start, no chance after down the field in a handicap at Thirsk most recent; possibly best 5f, has won over 6f, acts on any, but likes soft; couple of slightly disappointing runs to put behind him. Patchy last season and more of the same this term; hard to know what to expect. |
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(6) (15/2 -7%)Station X |
15/2(-7%) | (6) Station X 15/2, Ran to form landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off a 2lb lower mark at Southwell last time; suited by 5/6f, probably acts on any ground; can go well again up 2lb. 2lb rise puts him on a career-high mark into a more competitive handicap, down from 6f. |
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(10) (8/1 +20%)Manila Scouse |
8/1(+20%) | (10) Manila Scouse 8/1, Far tooo free on reappearance beaten 3 1/4l off a 1lb higher mark at Chester last time; effective 5/6f, acts on any, suited by give; generally in fair form. 2lb below his last successful mark and has won here before; David Allan on Vince L'Amour. |
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(15) (8/1 +27%)Little Mi Mi |
8/1(+27%) | (15) Little Mi Mi 8/1, Improved again landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off a 5lb lower mark at Ayr last time; effective 5/6f, acts on good and AW; thriving of late and can go well with stiff track a positive. Three wins this year, including last time, but has first run in higher than 0-65 company. |
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(14) (9/1 +18%)Woohoo |
9/1(+18%) | (14) Woohoo 9/1, Overcame trouble benefitting from late pace collapse landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 3lb lower mark at Musselburgh last time; top course trainer; wide draw; effective 5/6f, acts on good to soft and good to firm; back in form, revised mark demands more again. Won four early last summer, including over C&D, and again at Musselburgh on latest start. |
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(8) (9/1 -6%)Vince L'amour |
9/1(-6%) | (8) Vince L'amour 9/1, Returned to form down in class landing a handicap by 1 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark at Ripon last time; enjoys making it; suited by 5f, acts on soft and good; inconsistent, revised mark may be enough to stop him. Won from the rail draw at Ripon and a 6lb rise looks plenty as he goes back up in class. |
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(7) (9/1 +0%)Alpha Magic |
9/1(+0%) | (7) Alpha Magic 9/1, Ran to form just tiring late back from break having done plenty early beaten 3 1/4l off a 2lb higher mark at Pontefract last time; wide draw; effective at 6f on good to soft and good to firm; course winner should come on for latest run. Entitled to have needed his recent comeback from nine months off; first run over 5f. |
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(9) (14/1 -56%)Mon Na Slieve |
14/1(-56%) | (9) Mon Na Slieve 14/1, Taken on up front and di too much too soon beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap at Musselburgh last time; enjoys making it; effective 5f on sound surface; just 1lb above last winning mark, unreliable of late. Inconsistent front-runner; on a competitive mark if he's on a going day though. |
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(2) (16/1 -78%)Master Of My Fate |
16/1(-78%) | (2) Master Of My Fate 16/1, Scored by a nose off a 3lb lower mark at Southwell penultimate start; ran to form fifth beaten 2l off 86 last time, same mark here; wide draw; suited by 5f, acts on a sound surface; can again go well. In good form; little wiggle room off this mark and he'll need a career best if he's to win. |
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(3) (22/1 -57%)Spring Is Sprung |
22/1(-57%) | (3) Spring Is Sprung 22/1, Made too much use of beaten 4l off a 1lb higher mark at Southwell last time; suited by 5f, acts good to soft and a sound surface; in form until latest, mark demands more. As good as ever on Tapeta lately; returns to turf 3lb above his highest winning mark. |
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(4) (22/1 -10%)Marty Hopkirk |
22/1(-10%) | (4) Marty Hopkirk 22/1, Needed run beaten 4l off a 2lb higher mark at Southwell last time; effective 5f on sound surface; mark easing but needs more. Well held on his AW comeback early last month and may need some help from the handicapper. |
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(13) (33/1 +0%)Pal Joey |
33/1(+0%) | (13) Pal Joey 33/1, Far too free back up in trip down the field in a handicap at Thirsk most recent; effective 5-7f, acts on a sound surface; more needed off this mark. Has done most racing over further; the early impact of the visor may have worn off now. |
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(12) (40/1 -60%)Azuinthejungle |
40/1(-60%) | (12) Azuinthejungle 40/1, No obvious excuse beaten 6l in a handicap at Musselburgh last time; effective 5/6f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; game but has probably reached plateau. Progressive in lesser company last summer; can have issues at the stalls; needs better. |

Jordan Electrics still retains plenty of enthusiasm at the age of 10 and drops back in trip following fine efforts at Newmarket and, most recently, when sixth in the Victoria Cup at Ascot last week. Station X is back on turf now having returned to winning ways at Southwell, but the vote goes to LITTLE MI MI. Having enjoyed a fine campaign on the all-weather during the winter months, Iain Jardine's mare continued her progression at Ayr and the booking of Saffie Osborne further enhances her credentials.

This may be set up for REIGNING PROFIT, who's always done well in the spring and is on a winning mark. Woohoo is second choice.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(1) (6/4 +40%)Simba's Pride |
6/4(+40%) | (1) Simba's Pride 6/4, Improved down in class on handicap debut landing a handicap by 3/4l off a 3lb lower mark at Hamilton last time; wide draw; effective 6f, probably stays 7f, acts on good; 3lb rise fair, remain competitive. Well backed when making a winning h'cap debut at Hamilton two weeks ago; big player up 3lb. |
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(2) (9/2 -13%)Pivotal Terms |
9/2(-13%) | (2) Pivotal Terms 9/2, Scored by 1/2l off a 3lb lower mark at Newcastle penultimate start; ran to form fourth beaten a length off 58 last time, same mark here; effective 6-7f, acts on good and AW; should remain competitive. 6f AW win last month before finding 5f too sharp latest; still in form; each-way shout. |
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(3) (9/2 -29%)Gunalt Wavelength |
9/2(-29%) | (3) Gunalt Wavelength 9/2, Returned to form back from break beaten 1 1/2l off this mark at Redcar last time; effective 6/7f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; consistent and can go well again. 0-10 but four times a runner-up, including on seasonal return; in the mix once more. |
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(4) (5/1 -25%)Ellie's De Vega |
5/1(-25%) | (4) Ellie's De Vega 5/1, Ran to form beaten a length off this mark at Hamilton last time; effective 6/7f , acts on good, fast ground and AW; consistent sort. Front-runner; two solid efforts in 6f h'caps this year; closely matched with Simba's Pride. |
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(7) (8/1 +0%)Hares Bredth |
8/1(+0%) | (7) Hares Bredth 8/1, Yard won this last year; back to form benefitting from reappearance beaten 1 1/4l off this mark at Redcar last time; top course trainer; wide draw; effective 6f on good ground; form is unreliable. Not ideally positioned when third of 14 at Redcar ten days ago; still capable of better. |
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(6) (12/1 -20%)Vega's Virtue |
12/1(-20%) | (6) Vega's Virtue 12/1, Yard won this last year; needed run beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap at Doncaster last time; top course trainer; usually held up; effective 5-6, acts on good; drop in trip could suit. No improvement for handicapping when 7th at Doncaster (7f) 15 days ago; yard runs two here. |
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(9) (16/1 +36%)What A Tahoo |
16/1(+36%) | (9) What A Tahoo 16/1, Ran to form back down in trip when fourth beaten 5l in a handicap at Chelmsford latest; off a short-break; effective 6f, acts on AW; small, moderate but consistent at right trip. Modest form in six AW runs; needs improvement for the switch to turf. |
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(5) (33/1 -106%)Peggy Boo |
33/1(-106%) | (5) Peggy Boo 33/1, Outpaced, disappointing down in trip beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap at Catterick last time; effective 5f on good; all to prove in handicaps. Finished last in two handicap runs this spring; down in weights but with a point to prove. |
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(8) (40/1 -21%)Tenor's Inn |
40/1(-21%) | (8) Tenor's Inn 40/1, Far too free down the field in a handicap at Southwell most recent; off a short-break; suited by stiff 5f and fast ground; competitive mark but inconsistent. Chance on his Beverley fourth last August but he has been well beaten in three runs since. |

Now that SIMBA'S PRIDE has got his head in front, he could kick on and progress through the handicap ranks. Michael Dods' charge appreciated the drop to this trip when scoring readily on his handicap debut at Hamilton and, unexposed as a sprinter, there is likely plenty more improvement in him. Gunalt Wavelength and Ellie's De Vega are the ones expected to put up the most resistance.

Simba's Pride isn't opposed lightly but HARES BREDTH can have his latest third upgraded and he is hardly exposed himself.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(9) (10/11 +34%)Mission Central |
10/11(+34%) | (9) Mission Central 10/11, Yard has won 2 of last 9 runnings of race; returned to form down in class when winning Woodlands Stakes (Listed) here by 3/4l last time; top course trainer; wide draw; effective 5f, suited by 6f, acts on good to yielding and good; type to progress at three though may ideally want 6f, the one to beat on form. Ready Listed C&D winner on seasonal return and big chance of following up under penalty. |
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(2) (9/2 +0%)Keke |
9/2(+0%) | (2) Keke 9/2, Did it easily and returned to best benefitting from reappearance when winning a handicap here by 2 1/2l last time; suited by strongly run stiff 5f, acts on soft but sound surface best; generally consistent, worth step up in class. Added seventh win when winning h'cap here last time; needs to improve again. |
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(12) (5/1 +29%)Lady Iman |
5/1(+29%) | (12) Lady Iman 5/1, Very disappointing though was eased when held beaten 6l in Flying Childers Stakes (Group 2) at Doncaster last time; top course jockey; suited by 5f and a sound surface; top-class sprinting filly but lost form at end of 2yo season. Impressive CV in opening runs last term; big player on ratings but lacks a run. |
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(8) (15/2 -7%)Likedbymike |
15/2(-7%) | (8) Likedbymike 15/2, Improved up in class ridden to pick up the pieces when second beaten 3/4l in Woodlands Stakes (Listed) here latest; effective 5f, acts on heavy and good; needs to prove latest no fluke. 1-12 but some near misses inc' when 0.75l behind Mission Central here latest; chance. |
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(11) (12/1 +25%)Ipanema Queen |
12/1(+25%) | (11) Ipanema Queen 12/1, Made too much use of, set it up for closers well beaten in Polonia Stakes (Listed) at Cork latest; wide draw; suited by 5f, acts on yielding, good and AW suited by positive handling; drop in trip a plus, inconsistent. Won a m'den and two Listed races last season but a disappointing seventh at Cork last time. |
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(4) (16/1 +43%)Moss Tucker |
16/1(+43%) | (4) Moss Tucker 16/1, Needed run beaten 5l in Woodlands Stakes (Listed) here last time; enjoys making it; effective 5/6f, acts on any but prefers an easy surface; former Group 1 winner has regressed, needs to prove ability remains after lay off. Gr.1 winner in 2014 missed all of last season; some promise in his return here last time. |
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(3) (20/1 +20%)Kerdos |
20/1(+20%) | (3) Kerdos 20/1, Ran to form beaten 3l in Woodlands Stakes (Listed) here last time; suited by 5f, acts on any; former Group winner not the force of old. Listed and Gr.2 winner was a 2.75l sixth behind Mission Central last time over C&D. |
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(5) (22/1 +12%)Valiant Force |
22/1(+12%) | (5) Valiant Force 22/1, Unsuited by tactics having missed break beaten 8l in a handicap here last time; effective 5-8f, best at sprint trips, better AW; very high-class at best and was reliable though has become a Dundalk specialist. Just 1-12 on turf and 7.5l behind Keke in a h'cap last time; others arrive in better form. |
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(1) (22/1 +21%)Black Forza |
22/1(+21%) | (1) Black Forza 22/1, Never involved beaten 5l in Mercury Stakes (Group 3) at Dundalk last time; effective 6f on fast ground and AW; Group winner at 2, must bounce back on return. Gr.2 winner in 2024 ran okay on AW in final two runs; more needed here and lacks a run. |
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(7) (50/1 +24%)Gazelle D'or |
50/1(+24%) | (7) Gazelle D'or 50/1, Ran to form but outclassed beaten 5 1/2l in Woodlands Stakes (Listed) here last time; wide draw; effective 5/6f, acts on yielding and good; looks up against it here. Not the clearest of runs when 12th of 15 in C&D Listed contest latest; others preferred. |
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(6) (66/1 +0%)Billie Be Quick |
66/1(+0%) | (6) Billie Be Quick 66/1, Stiff mark beaten 8l in a handicap here last time; suited by 5f, not proven 6f, acts on soft and good; progressive handicapper in 2025, likely to struggle at this level again. No real impact since winning h'cap off 77 last Aug'; others more appealing. |
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(10) (100/1 +0%)Sarahmae |
100/1(+0%) | (10) Sarahmae 100/1, Never threatened having missed the break beaten 7 1/4l in a handicap at The Curragh last time; effective 5/6f, acts on yielding and good, doesnt want it heavy; mark has fallen but yet to show any form this term and looks out of depth here. Three-time winner hasn't been at her best so far this season and this is tough. |

MISSION CENTRAL is taken to add to his recent C&D success. He made a winning seasonal return in the Listed Woodlands Stakes three weeks ago, getting the better of Likedbymike by three-quarters of a length, and should confirm that form on 2lb worse terms. Keke has developed into a more than decent handicapper and he brought his career tally to seven with a clear-cut victory over 6f here. He drops back in trip but certainly arrives with every chance, as do dual Group 3 winner Lady Iman and fellow three-year-old filly Ipanema Queen, a three-time scorer last season.

A ready winner when beating many of these in a C&D Listed contest last time, MISSION CENTRAL could still have improvement to come
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(1) ( )Lightsoutandaway |
() | (1) Lightsoutandaway , Promising debut 9l fourth in a bumper at Fontwell first-time out; effective 2m1f, acts on good; should improve a little for initial experience. Just a respectable fourth on recent Fontwell debut but ought to have learnt from that. |
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(3) ( )Bound For Glory |
() | (3) Bound For Glory , Ran to form just flattening out late back from break when fourth beaten 13l in a maiden bumper at Hereford latest; effective at 2m on soft; should improve. Fourth on both starts, latterly at Hereford (good) last month; in the mix again here. |
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(4) ( )Mac's Max |
() | (4) Mac's Max , Always at the rear comfortably held in a juvenile bumper at Wetherby last time; effective 2m1f, acts on good to soft; can do better. Off since well held in December; big player if judged on promising debut in November. |
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(5) ( )Angel Of My Dreams |
() | (5) Angel Of My Dreams , Still green well beaten in a Mares bumper at Warwick latest; hood first time; trainer in form; off a short-break; plenty more needed. Won a point bumper on debut but well beaten in both subsequent rules bumpers. |
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(6) ( )Law Of The Jungle |
() | (6) Law Of The Jungle , Pulled up in a bumper at Taunton latest where green and needed run; off a short-break; improvement needed. Pulled up when 100-1 for British debut at Taunton in March. |

MAC'S MAX didn't quite build on his runner-up effort on debut at Newcastle in November when struggling to make an impact at Wetherby the following month. That may have been a quick enough turnaround and it would be no surprise to see Ben Haslam's gelding bounce back after being given time to recover. Lightsoutandaway is likely to build on his fourth at Fontwell and commands respect along with Bound For Glory.

It might pay to give another chance to MAC'S MAX, who struggled on soft ground last time but made a promising debut on good to soft.
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(8) (15/8 +32%)Plaid |
15/8(+32%) | (8) Plaid 15/8, Ran to form on handicap debut beaten a neck off a 1lb lower mark at Kempton last time; effective at 8f, acts on good and AW; big, strong sort, probably bit to come and mark could be lenient. Improving filly; second in Kempton handicap in March; big shout nudged up 1lb. |
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(2) (9/4 +10%)Seren Star |
9/4(+10%) | (2) Seren Star 9/4, Landed a handicap by 2l off a 6lb lower mark at Nottingham penultimate start; outclassed, may have found ground too testing Down the field most recent; effective 8-10f, acts on good to soft and good to firm; progressive handicapper last term, likely more to come this season. Progressed well in 2025 until 13th at Saint-Cloud; appeals as the sort to do well in 2026. |
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(7) (4/1 +20%)Dunkeld Dreamer |
4/1(+20%) | (7) Dunkeld Dreamer 4/1, Scored by a head off a 3lb lower mark at Haydock penultimate start; did too much too soon and set it up for closers, did best of those up with the pace fourth beaten 2l off 79 last time, same mark here; suited by 7-10f, acts on any; respected off unchanged mark. Good fourth in Beverley handicap 13 days ago; in the mix off an unchanged mark. |
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(4) (15/2 -15%)Cancelled |
15/2(-15%) | (4) Cancelled 15/2, Too much to do behind all the way winner having met trouble beaten 2 1/2l off a 1lb higher mark at Haydock last time; effective at 10/11f, acts on sound surface; running back into form. Back on track for current yard with Haydock third 22 days ago; needs considering. |
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(5) (9/1 -29%)Epidavros |
9/1(-29%) | (5) Epidavros 9/1, Ran to current form beaten 4l off a 1lb higher mark at Musselburgh last time; effective 7-9f, acts on soft and good; in moderate form of late. C&D scorer; in decent nick, fourth at Musselburgh latest; 2lb out of handicap though. |
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(3) (11/1 -10%)Azahara Palace |
11/1(-10%) | (3) Azahara Palace 11/1, Unseated in a handicap hurdle at Ayr latest; visor first time; trainer in form; effective 10-12f, acts on any; reliable on flat where fairly treated on Listed run; interesting. In winning hurdling form over winter for current yard; not out of things back on Flat. |
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(1) (25/1 -14%)Crystal Flyer |
25/1(-14%) | (1) Crystal Flyer 25/1, Outclassed, needed run down the field in Daisy Warwick Fillies' Stakes (Listed) at Goodwood most recent; top course jockey; effective 10-14f, acts on heavy, good and AW; fair mark on Listed form but losing run mounting up. Too free when beating one home on stable debut at Goodwood; she's the sort to bounce back. |
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(6) (50/1 -25%)Second Fiddle |
50/1(-25%) | (6) Second Fiddle 50/1, May have found ground on the quick side on turf return, needed run down the field in a handicap at Musselburgh most recent; suited by 8f, acts with cut and on AW; enjoyed productive autumn, handicapper now in charge. Enjoyed a superb 2025 when a six-time winner (including here) but yet to fire this season. |

SEREN STAR progressed nicely in 2025 with the daughter of Profitable winning on three occasions, including over C&D in August, and she is well worth forgiving her final start in a Listed contest at Saint-Cloud. Heavy ground and a long season may have been contributing factors to that effort and it would be no surprise to see her bounce back. Plaid remains open to improvement following a second on her handicap bow at Kempton. Others to note include Cancelled and Epidavros.

The upwardly mobile PLAID (nap) looks the way to go here, raised just 1lb for her handicap debut second at Kempton.
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(1) (15/8 +0%)Maynora |
15/8(+0%) | (1) Maynora 15/8, Improved on recent effort back down in trip landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark at Pontefract last time; effective 6f, stays 7f, acts on good and AW, action will suit soft ground; largely consistent. 11th-time lucky when scoring at Pontefract last month; 4lb higher and drawn widest today. |
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(4) (9/4 0%)I'm Dan Dare |
9/4(0%) | (4) I'm Dan Dare 9/4, Improved back up in trip in first time cheekpieces beaten a nose off a 2lb lower mark at Redcar last time; trainer in form; effective 6f; unexposed in handicaps and at 6f, remain competitive. Just touched off at Redcar ten days ago; a 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another big run. |
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(8) (6/1 +50%)Battenburg Belle |
6/1(+50%) | (8) Battenburg Belle 6/1, Did plenty early beaten 7l in a handicap at Redcar last time; effective at 6f on good to soft; drop in trip a plus but needs to settle. Promising 3rd on handicap/turf debut; twice beaten over 1m since; unexposed as a sprinter. |
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(2) (10/1 +0%)Solar Cooper |
10/1(+0%) | (2) Solar Cooper 10/1, Hampered when struggling down the field in a handicap here most recent; cheekpieces first time; effective 5/6f on good; plenty to prove in handicaps. Still to build on the promise of his debut; connections now reach for headgear. |
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(7) (10/1 +0%)Kode Grey |
10/1(+0%) | (7) Kode Grey 10/1, Yard won this last year; tired late having refused to settle comfortably held in a novice here last time; top course trainer; effective 6f; should improve now handicapping but needs to. Potential improver now handicapping at a modest level; betting to guide. |
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(5) (11/1 -10%)Luck Money |
11/1(-10%) | (5) Luck Money 11/1, Yard won this last year; struggled again, too keen throughout comfortably held in a novice at Newcastle last time; top course trainer; bred to be effective from 6f+; should improve now handicapping. Promise despite her unappealing form-figures as a 2yo; market useful now handicapping. |
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(6) (12/1 -50%)Call Me By My Name |
12/1(-50%) | (6) Call Me By My Name 12/1, Needed run down the field in a handicap at Haydock most recent; effective 5/6f, acts on a sound surface; inconsistent maiden, highly tried last year. Drops back in class with his seasonal/stable debut under his belt; can do better today. |
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(3) (14/1 -17%)Carnation Queen |
14/1(-17%) | (3) Carnation Queen 14/1, No obvious excuse down the field in a handicap at Southwell most recent; cheekpieces first time; wide draw; effective 5/6f, acts on sound surface; mark easing, needs more. Won a seller last June but handicaps have proved more challenging; now tried in headgear. |
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(9) (40/1 -21%)Dance Hello |
40/1(-21%) | (9) Dance Hello 40/1, Beaten home turn not staying made a lot of use of off a layoff down the field in a handicap at Wolverhampton most recent; wide draw; off a short-break; effective 5f, acts on good to soft and good to firm; needs return to minimum trip. Modest maiden; little evidence to suggest she is the answer today. |

I'M DAN DARE makes a good bit of appeal in the finale. He wasn't fancied at Redcar, but clearly improved for going back up to this trip as he was denied by the narrowest of margins under this rider. Now that the penny has dropped, Adrian Nicholls' inmate is well worth another chance. Maynora appreciated the switch to turf when scoring at Pontefract and heads the list of dangers from Carnation Queen.

I'm Dan Dare is a solid option but CALL ME BY MY NAME drops in class and could prove a different proposition with a run behind him.
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(3) (9/4 +55%)Montezuma |
9/4(+55%) | (3) Montezuma 9/4, Scored by 2l off a 8lb lower mark at Musselburgh penultimate start; ran to form but looked in need of slightly stiffer test second beaten a length off 78 last time, 1lb higher here; top course jockey/trainer combination; effective 5/6f, acts on soft and good to firm; consistent but new mark asks more, longer trip may suit. No worries about the return to 6f in another big field and may yet be capable of better. |
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(2) (11/2 +0%)Jonny Concrete |
11/2(+0%) | (2) Jonny Concrete 11/2, Bit free back from break but returned to form beaten 2l off this mark at Chester last time; effective 6/7f, acts on any; just 2lb above last winning mark, could build on recent revival. A good test over this trip is fine; at his best last year around this time; player. |
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(4) (13/2 -18%)Juan Les Pins |
13/2(-18%) | (4) Juan Les Pins 13/2, Scored by a neck off a 4lb lower mark at Thirsk three starts back; bit free and caught late but ran to form second beaten a head off 77 last time, 2lb higher here; suited by 5/6f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; back in form, remains very well treated on old efforts. Not as good now but enjoying a consistent spring; no obvious reason he won't go well again. |
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(12) (15/2 +0%)Stirrup Cup |
15/2(+0%) | (12) Stirrup Cup 15/2, Met trouble on multiple occasions, unlucky beaten 1 1/4l off this mark at Thirsk last time; suited by 5/6f, acts on good and AW, likes give; in the mix off a fair mark. Twice been unlucky in big-field Thirsk handicaps this spring; enters calculations. |
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(6) (15/2 +6%)The Good Biscuit |
15/2(+6%) | (6) The Good Biscuit 15/2, Ran to form beaten 1 1/4l off a 1lb lower mark at Chester last time; trainer in form; effective 6/7f, acts on soft and fast ground; in form, can go well again. Resumed in good form off his revised mark; adaptable and can't be discounted. |
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(11) (9/1 +36%)Rock Opera |
9/1(+36%) | (11) Rock Opera 9/1, Ran to current form beaten a length off this mark at Thirsk last time; suited by 6f, acts on good to soft, fast ground and AW (not heavy); mark easing but recent form only moderate. Resumed in decent form; holds each-way claims but this is a stronger race than last time. |
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(5) (11/1 +21%)Secret Guest |
11/1(+21%) | (5) Secret Guest 11/1, Too much to do having missed the break and met trouble when closing beaten 3l off a 1lb higher mark at Chester last time; suited by 6/7f, acts on any; mark easing and hinted at better latest. Unlucky not to finish closer behind two of these at Chester; holds each-way claims. |
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(1) (11/1 -29%)Aberama Gold |
11/1(-29%) | (1) Aberama Gold 11/1, Scored by a head off a 1lb lower mark at Catterick penultimate start; not given a hard time when beaten sixth beaten 5 1/4l off 80 last time, same mark here; suited by 6f, acts on any, likes cut; veteran, still on a competitive mark. Had a rare off-day at Thirsk a fortnight ago but is quite capable of bouncing back. |
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(9) (12/1 +25%)Abduction |
12/1(+25%) | (9) Abduction 12/1, Scored by a head off a 2lb lower mark at Musselburgh penultimate start; below recent winning form eighth beaten 9l off 76 last time, same mark here; top course trainer; effective 6-8f, acts on any but wants cut over shorter trips; on workable mark still, must bounce back and could do with some rain. Wants a good test at this trip; said to have run flat last time; 2-4 for Kaiya Fraser. |
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(8) (14/1 +13%)Top Juggler |
14/1(+13%) | (8) Top Juggler 14/1, Ran to current level beaten 5l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; suited by 6f, acts on good and AW, likes give; mark quite tough but largely reliable when in his grade. Fair record here for the Quinn yard; will need to be spot on back from six months off. |
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(10) (18/1 -50%)Lion's House |
18/1(-50%) | (10) Lion's House 18/1, Returned to form down in class beaten a neck off a 1lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; effective 5/6f, suited by a sound surface; just 2lb above last winning mark. Decent second on the AW last time, but he's far from certain to repeat the effort. |
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(15) (22/1 +21%)Who Wants Me |
22/1(+21%) | (15) Who Wants Me 22/1, Ran to current form despite being slow away beaten 3 1/2l off a 1lb higher mark at Catterick last time; usually held up; suited by 7f, acts on soft and good, not tried on faster; vulnerable in this class. Regressive maiden who returns from seven months off; would be a surprise winner. |
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(14) (28/1 -75%)Water Of Leith |
28/1(-75%) | (14) Water Of Leith 28/1, Scored by 3l off a 3lb lower mark at Wolverhampton in March; met trouble at key stage, too much to do fifth beaten 2l off 67 last time, 1lb lower here; top course trainer; effective 5/6f, probably acts on any; respected off this mark. Prolific winner down the years but has his quirks and is hard to catch right now. |
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(13) (33/1 +0%)Beauty Choice |
33/1(+0%) | (13) Beauty Choice 33/1, Below form up in class beaten 10l in a handicap at Doncaster last time; effective at 6/7f, acts on any going; back below last winning mark but form has tailed off. Said to have hung left when well beaten on his return to turf seven weeks ago; outsider. |
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(7) (40/1 -21%)Mae Amor |
40/1(-21%) | (7) Mae Amor 40/1, Struggled to get involved throughout down the field in a handicap at Wolverhampton most recent; returning from a break; effective 5/6f, acts on a sound surface; more needed off this mark. Resumes from five months off 2lb above her last winning mark; bit to overcome. |

Juan Les Pins has been in fine fettle in recent months with a couple of victories backed up by a number of placed efforts, including at Ascot last weekend. Another bold bid is expected, but the improving MONTEZUMA appeals most. Already a winner in this series at Musselburgh two starts ago, he backed that performance up when runner-up at the same venue a fortnight later off a 7lb higher mark and the four-year-old appears likely to have more to offer. The Good Biscuit and Stirrup Cup head the remainder.

Jonny Concrete is second choice behind MONTEZUMA, who may well have more to offer back up from 5f.
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(4) (11/4 +31%)Letsbefrank |
11/4(+31%) | (4) Letsbefrank 11/4, Returned to form needing every yard landing a handicap by a neck off a 4lb lower mark at Musselburgh last time; top course trainer; usually held up; effective 12-16f, acts on good to soft and good to firm; still on workable mark but attitude a major concern and this looks sharp enough. Very late on the scene at 20-1 to deny Fast Fred at Musselburgh (1m4f); player back up 4lb. |
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(1) (7/2 -17%)Fast Fred |
7/2(-17%) | (1) Fast Fred 7/2, Scored by a length off a 6lb lower mark at Musselburgh penultimate start; ran to form showing willing attitude second beaten a neck off 75 last time, 2lb higher here; effective 12-16f, acts on AW and with give; generally consistent and new mark remains competitive. Can show up well again after his two big runs at Musselburgh, pipped by Letsbefrank latest. |
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(3) (7/2 +50%)Secret Force |
7/2(+50%) | (3) Secret Force 7/2, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Ayr latest where went too fast; trainer in form; effective 10-11f, suited by testing ground, flat winner; very well bred and a winner when last seen on Flat in Ireland, fair mark on that. 1m3f Flat and 2m hurdle wins initially for G Cromwell; could have more to offer on Flat. |
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(2) (13/2 +13%)L'eagle Aid |
13/2(+13%) | (2) L'eagle Aid 13/2, Ran to form beaten 5l in a handicap at Chester last time; best around 12f on a sound surface; consistent but holds no secrets from handicapper. He'll need better than he's produced this season but is back to his last winning mark. |
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(12) (8/1 -7%)Krissy |
8/1(-7%) | (12) Krissy 8/1, Improved suited by positive ride down in trip landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Musselburgh last time; top course trainer; effective at 10-12f, acts on AW; generally progressive, should come on for latest. 1m2f/1m4f AW wins and better still when scoring over 1m1f at Musselburgh three weeks ago. |
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(10) (12/1 +0%)Sweet Kiss |
12/1(+0%) | (10) Sweet Kiss 12/1, Struggled to get involved beaten 9 1/2l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; suited by 10f, acts on heavy, good to firm; only does enough in front and still competitive off this mark. Three wins last August/September; needs respect if tuned up for this reappearance. |
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(9) (16/1 +20%)Sure And Stedfast |
16/1(+20%) | (9) Sure And Stedfast 16/1, Met trouble but found nil when in the clear, needed run beaten 8l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; effective 8-10f, acts on good to soft and good to firm; not at best latest, worth a try over this longer trip. Not that consistent but won twice last summer; no show at 33-1 for recent return in a hood. |
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(7) (20/1 -67%)Polygram |
20/1(-67%) | (7) Polygram 20/1, Never competitive having missed break beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap here last time; tongue-tie first time; effective 7/8f, acts on good to soft and an sound surface; bit out of sorts of late. 11-race maiden; has tried cheekpieces and now has tongue tied for step up in trip. |
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(6) (25/1 -79%)Izzari |
25/1(-79%) | (6) Izzari 25/1, Taken on up front and did too much too soon well beaten in a handicap here latest; stays 11f, possibly best 8f, acts on good to soft, good and AW; generally consistent sort, mark demands more. Rethink on trip but a C&D third last June and 1m2f win last September are encouraging. |
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(8) (28/1 +30%)Furhaan |
28/1(+30%) | (8) Furhaan 28/1, Stopped quickly down the field in a handicap at Musselburgh most recent; top course trainer; effective 12f on heavy and good; must bounce back after a couple of below par efforts this term. Behind on both runs (1m4f; 25-1 and 28-1) for new yard, so seems best watched for now. |
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(11) (33/1 -32%)Jaminoz |
33/1(-32%) | (11) Jaminoz 33/1, Ran to form back on the Flat when fourth beaten 4l in a handicap here latest; effective at 2m1f over hurdles, 11-12f on Flat, acts with cut; loves the track but needs some rain. 4-27 at Hamilton; respectable return to Flat over C&D two weeks ago under Lexie Clarkson. |
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(5) (40/1 -21%)Kisiyra |
40/1(-21%) | (5) Kisiyra 40/1, Probably needed race beaten 2l off a 3lb higher mark at Thirsk last time; returning from long layoff; effective 8-11f, acts with cut; had plenty of issues, best watched until proving ability remains. 0-7 in Ireland and 4th of six last June on her only start for current yard; none too solid. |

Letsbefrank got up in the final strides to collar FAST FRED at Musselburgh towards the end of last month. However, a 2lb swing in the weights could see the latter reverse the placings on this occasion, especially as the top-weight has been in fine form since returning to action. Krissy won on the same Musselburgh card and she is expected to be competitive after a 4lb rise, while a return to the level may see Secret Force in a better light.

The top options may be provided by the 1m4f handicap at Musselburgh three weeks ago in which LETSBEFRANK cut down Fast Fred.
Ths is the racecard key.
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| Ran similar race before | |
| S | TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out |
| T | Top Time speeed rated |
| Top Racingpost rated | |
| At the races watchout for | |
| At the races top pick | |
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