There are 35 Races Today across 5 meetings. There are 7 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Doncaster, 6 races at Newbury, 8 races at Dundalk, 7 races at Wolverhampton, use Tomform to help you find a winner.
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Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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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1st (9) (80/1 -60%)Under The Sun |
80/1(-60%) | (9) Under The Sun 80/1, Never competitive when down the field in a handicap here most recently. Effective at 7-8f and in poor form under both codes. Mark in freefall but has failed to beat a rival in three AW runs this winter. |
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2nd (2) (13/2 +19%)Bownder |
13/2(+19%) | (2) Bownder 13/2, Found little and did not stay when upped in trip, finishing eighth beaten 11l off 66 last time. Effective over 8-12f; this drop back in distance may help. C&D win in December; ran with credit next three starts but well held here latest. |
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3rd (6) (9/2 -29%)Seventy |
9/2(-29%) | (6) Seventy 9/2, Ran to best back up in trip landing a handicap by 1 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark here last time; suited by 12f, acts on AW; respected off this mark. Came with strong run from off pace to win over 1m4f here latest; player if as good at 1m2f. |
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4th (7) (17/2 +70%)Forca Timao |
17/2(+70%) | (7) Forca Timao 17/2, Again below form when beaten 7l in a handicap here last time. Suited by 10-14f and now down to a good mark, but needs more. Has largely struggled since 1m3f Tapeta win last spring. |
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5th (10) (3/1 +25%)Muy Muy Loco |
3/1(+25%) | (10) Muy Muy Loco 3/1, Best work late, ran to form landing a handicap by 2l off a 4lb lower mark here last time; effective 7-10f, acts on a sound surface; respected off this mark. Tricky customer but in good form over C&D lately, winning cosily latest; should go well. |
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6th (1) (9/2 +50%)Kathleen Mary |
9/2(+50%) | (1) Kathleen Mary 9/2, Bit keen and below form when beaten 7 1/4l in a handicap here last time; cheekpieces are applied for the first time. Effective up to 10f; needs more but this drop in trip is a plus. Hasn't progressed since handicapping; needs first-time cheekpieces to make difference. |
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7th (12) (50/1 -178%)Qaaeadd |
50/1(-178%) | (12) Qaaeadd 50/1, Bit below form when beaten 8 1/2l in a handicap at Salisbury last time, having been in good form prior. Tongue-tie fitted for the first time; bit to prove back from an absence. Second in turf handicap last summer but absent for seven months ahead of this yard debut. |
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8th (3) (16/1 -33%)Youarenotforgiven |
16/1(-33%) | (3) Youarenotforgiven 16/1, Bit keen but lacked pace when beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time. From a top course trainer; effective over 7-10f and needs more than of late. Back on good mark but that's largely because he's been below par lately. |
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9th (8) (11/1 -38%)Beta Reader |
11/1(-38%) | (8) Beta Reader 11/1, Ran to form beaten a head off a 1lb lower mark here last time; effective 7-10f, acts on GF and AW; chance if building on recent efforts. Two good placed efforts over C&D since joining Laura Mongan; should figure again. |
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10th (11) (16/1 -33%)Springbok |
16/1(-33%) | (11) Springbok 16/1, Not the best of runs and should have finished closer when beaten 4 1/2l in a handicap at Southwell last time. Usually held up; still a maiden but well worth this step up in trip. Respectable efforts over 1m of late but his record is now 0-15. |
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11th (4) (7/1 +50%)My Awele |
7/1(+50%) | (4) My Awele 7/1, Did not get home when stepped up in trip, beaten 3l off a 1lb higher mark at Chelmsford last time. Effective over 6-8f; stamina still to prove. Stamina seemed to run out late when tacking 1m2f for first time at Chelmsford latest. |

A step up to this trip has really brought out the best from MUY MUY LOCO, who recorded a second C&D success earlier this month. Simon Dow's charge is in a little deeper today but a 4lb rise looks fair and he is expected to continue his affinity with this track and trip. Beta Reader went down by a narrow margin last time and is of obvious interest, whilst Seventy could be dangerous if coping with an ease in distance.

If MUY MUY LOCO is in the same form as when scoring over C&D three weeks ago he may go in again.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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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1st (1) (11/2 +39%)Diamond Koda |
11/2(+39%) | (1) Diamond Koda 11/2, Up in trip and didn't stay when tried in cheekpieces, comfortably held in a handicap hurdle here last time. Off a short break; effective over 2m1f-2m4f and acts on good to soft and good. Generally consistent and the drop in trip is a plus. 0-14 but runner-up on nine occasions and could be in the mix now back down in trip. |
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2nd (12) (3/1 +33%)Peckforton Hills |
3/1(+33%) | (12) Peckforton Hills 3/1, Still green and hung up the hill tried in cheekpieces but ran to form up in trip on handicap debut 5l third in a handicap hurdle at Sedgefield most recent run; tongue-tie first time; effective at 2m1f-2m4f, acts on S and GS; can do better judged on bumper form. 3rd to well-treated winner on handicap debut at Sedgefield and open to further improvement. |
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3rd (2) (11/1 +8%)Camarrate |
11/1(+8%) | (2) Camarrate 11/1, Found little and was well below form when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Catterick most recently. Enjoys making it and is off a short break; effective over 2m-2m3f and needs a sound surface. Bounce back needed. Disappointing at Catterick last time but runner-up at Wetherby previously; not written off. |
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4th (3) (6/1 +45%)Ryebridge |
6/1(+45%) | (3) Ryebridge 6/1, Flattened out up the hill, needed run when fourth beaten 5l in a novice hurdle at Carlisle latest; returning from a break; effective 2m1f-2m4f, acts on G; has shown promise in novices and open to improvement now handicapping. Promise in maiden/novice hurdles on last two starts and he has potential off opening mark. |
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5th (9) (33/1 -230%)Easter Icon |
33/1(-230%) | (9) Easter Icon 33/1, Bit keen but ran to form up in grade when beaten 5l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time. Effective over 2m3f-2m6f over hurdles and hard to fancy. Productive campaign last season (hurdles/Flat) but not at the same level more recently. |
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6th (10) (6/1 -20%)Lake Tiberias |
6/1(-20%) | (10) Lake Tiberias 6/1, Ran to form when comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Taunton last time; trainer in form; off a short-break; effective 2m-2m3f, acts on S and G; more to come now handicapping. Could have more to offer now in a h'cap; in calculations, especially if strong in betting. |
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7th (11) (5/1 +23%)Jack Hoola |
5/1(+23%) | (11) Jack Hoola 5/1, Travelled well but didn't find as much as looked likely when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Catterick last time. In good form prior; effective over 2m-2m4f and acts on soft and good. Chance if bouncing back from latest. Underwhelming last month; in top form previously; major player if leaving last time behind. |
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8th (5) (40/1 -186%)Maggies Boy |
40/1(-186%) | (5) Maggies Boy 40/1, Below form, taken on up front and doing plenty early when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Hexham last time. Returning from a long layoff; effective over 2m4f-3m and wants a sound surface. More chance now back in a handicap. 11-race maiden; below par when last seen but one to watch in the betting following a break. |
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9th (7) (10/1 +0%)Tigga Time |
10/1(+0%) | (7) Tigga Time 10/1, Ran to form up in grade when beaten 4l off a 1lb higher mark at Huntingdon last time. Off a short break; effective around 2m4f and acts on heavy and good. Not at best latest but could bounce back. Won at Huntingdon in November then close 7th there last time; could have a part to play. |
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10th (4) (28/1 +15%)Rafferty's Return |
28/1(+15%) | (4) Rafferty's Return 28/1, Unsuited by the drop in trip and well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Carlisle last time. Enjoys making it and is effective at 2m4f, suited by plenty of cut. Form has tailed off but the handicapper has relented. Continues to drop down the weights but a long time since this 11yo has been competitive. |
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|PU| (8) (12/1 -118%)Bridge |
12/1(-118%) | (8) Bridge 12/1, Overly keen but ran to form when fourth, beaten 4 1/4l, in a handicap hurdle at Lingfield last time. Effective around 2m-2m2f and acts on any ground. Remains competitively weighted. Well worth another go at this sort of trip given how he rallied at Lingfield last time. |
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|PU| (6) (100/1 -25%)Rock On Cassie |
100/1(-25%) | (6) Rock On Cassie 100/1, Had every chance when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle here last time. Effective around 2m4f with cut in the ground and needs to prove what ability remains after a layoff. Lightly raced 10yo; pulled up/well beaten on her 2 runs this winter, after mammoth absence. |

Handicap debutant RYEBRIDGE may well prove better than his opening mark representing a yard in fine form. Fourth in novice company at Carlisle last time, the six-year-old steps back up in distance with solid claims. Huntingdon winner Tigga Time faced a tougher assignment back at the same venue in December and cannot be ruled out with any confidence, while Diamond Koda looks fairly treated and could land a blow.

Having finished strongly over 2m at Lingfield last time, the step back up in trip is well worth a go with BRIDGE.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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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1st (1) (10/3 +26%)Guchen |
10/3(+26%) | (1) Guchen 10/3, Idled, improved back down in trip landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off a 6lb lower mark at Kempton last time; tongue-tie first time; effective 2 1/2m, acts on soft and good to soft; consistent. Drew clear of the others with progressive rival when scoring at Kempton this month. |
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2nd (4) (10/3 +49%)Karma Police |
10/3(+49%) | (4) Karma Police 10/3, Improved a little on final qualifying run 5l third in a maiden hurdle at Ffos Las most recent run; effective 2m2f-2m5f, acts on soft and heavy; should do better yet now handicapping but mark demands it. Third in Ffos Las maiden last month; should have more improvement to come in handicaps. |
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3rd (10) (40/1 -264%)El Curamach |
40/1(-264%) | (10) El Curamach 40/1, Suited by positive tactics jumping slickly and outclassed rivals down in grade when winning a maiden hurdle at Warwick by 3 1/2l last time; effective 2m, acts on soft and good; progressive in novices, fair opening mark but likely to need this. Won run-of-the-mill maiden in spring 2024; makes handicap debut after long absence. |
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4th (5) (17/2 +39%)Caliach Point |
17/2(+39%) | (5) Caliach Point 17/2, Still green and made mistakes well beaten in a novice hurdle at Market Rasen latest; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on sot; more to come with experience, opening mark fair. 40-1 second in Doncaster novice in November but well held since; improvement needed. |
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5th (2) (12/1 -33%)Calme Olympien |
12/1(-33%) | (2) Calme Olympien 12/1, Ran to form just tiring late up the hill back from break when fourth beaten 9 1/4l in a handicap hurdle at Sandown latest; trainer in form; effective 2m2f-2m5f, acts on any; more to come for this yard judged on useful level of form in France. Won small-field maiden on British debut and didn't run badly in a handicap last time. |
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6th (12) (14/1 -17%)Osterberg |
14/1(-17%) | (12) Osterberg 14/1, Scored by 2l off a 5lb lower mark at Ffos Las penultimate start; far too free last time; effective 2m4f-2m6f with cut; inconsistent so far. Won on heavy ground last month but was a disappointing favourite on latest outing. |
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7th (11) (28/1 -100%)Boston Savr |
28/1(-100%) | (11) Boston Savr 28/1, Outpaced and not knocked about on final qualifying run when looking in need of stiffer test down the field in a novice hurdle at Hereford most recent start; cheekpieces first time; likely to need further in handicaps. Did not get competitive in three maiden/novice hurdles; up in trip for handicap debut. |
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8th (8) (6/1 +40%)Activist |
6/1(+40%) | (8) Activist 6/1, Ran to form when second beaten 6l in a handicap hurdle at Plumpton latest; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on soft and good to soft; remains above last win mark but running into form. Ran well in defeat at Plumpton this month and new jockey claims a useful 6lb. |
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9th (3) (12/1 -71%)Our Dylan |
12/1(-71%) | (3) Our Dylan 12/1, Ran to form landing a handicap by 2l off a 4lb lower mark at Taunton last time; effective 2-2 1/2m, acts on any; in career best form. Won two of his last three but may find younger rivals better handicapped here. |
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10th (7) (22/1 -175%)Hackney Hill |
22/1(-175%) | (7) Hackney Hill 22/1, Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; looked in need of stiffer test down the field in a maiden hurdle at Limerick most recent start; off a long absence; acts on good; longer trip should suit but stiff mark on stable debut. Ex-Irish maiden; makes handicap debut after long absence but is hugely unexposed. |
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11th (6) (11/2 +31%)Super Freddie |
11/2(+31%) | (6) Super Freddie 11/2, Bit below form on handicap debut, helped set the race up for closers well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Haydock latest; off a short-break; effective 2m on good; could progress a little but mark demands it. Placed over 2m on first two hurdling starts but well held in 2m3f handicap since. |
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12th (9) (16/1 -60%)Couldntmakeitup |
16/1(-60%) | (9) Couldntmakeitup 16/1, Ran to form though may have preferred stiffer test beaten 4l off a 6lb lower mark at Punchestown last time; effective 2 1/2-3m; in fair form, may do better up in trip. Placed over 2m at Punchestown last month and might be better suited by today's trip. |
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|PU| (13) (100/1 -203%)No Mean Feat |
100/1(-203%) | (13) No Mean Feat 100/1, Outpaced, never threatened when fourth beaten 45l in a handicap hurdle at Fontwell latest; off a short-break; effective 2m to 2m3f, acts on heavy and good; consistent sort but off a break and not on the kindest mark. Returned from long absence with a heavy defeat in small field on Boxing Day. |

With Aamilah Aswat looking excellent value for her 10lb claim when she guided GUCHEN to victory at Kempton earlier in the month, there are solid reasons to expect another bold showing from the partnership. The six-year-old has reportedly had a wind problem addressed and he could have plenty for to offer. Karma Police and Activist are others to consider after improved recent efforts, while El Curamach debuts in a handicap on a workable mark and warrants a betting check despite resuming from a lengthy absence.

Irish raider COULDNTMAKEITUP was placed over 2m at Punchestown last month and might be better suited by today's longer trip.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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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1st (8) (25/1 -150%)Saffron Dandy |
25/1(-150%) | (8) Saffron Dandy 25/1, Ran at least to her best when landing a handicap by a neck off a 3lb lower mark at Wolverhampton last time; off a short break; suited by 6f; will probably need to progress to defy her new mark. Returned from a break to win at Wolverhampton last month; up 3lb in a deeper race. |
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2nd (10) (50/1 -150%)Grey Horizon |
50/1(-150%) | (10) Grey Horizon 50/1, Touch disappointing when dropped to 5f at Wolverhampton latest; effective at 5/6f and will stay 7f if settling better; very likeable attitude and can do better back at 6f. Had a fine year but up in the weights and looks to face a tough task in this field. |
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3rd (11) (28/1 -100%)Startled |
28/1(-100%) | (11) Startled 28/1, Improved to get off the mark when landing a handicap by 2 1/2l off a 7lb lower mark at Nottingham last time; returning from a break; effective at 5/6f; not ruled out. Ended 2yo campaign with an easy Nottingham win (6f, heavy); 9lb higher for return. |
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4th (7) (11/1 +21%)One And Gone |
11/1(+21%) | (7) One And Gone 11/1, Free in front but finished well enough and about to form when beaten 2l off a 1lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; effective at 6f; likes a soft lead; big, likeable sort. 6f novice winner in November; solid h'cap form since but needs another step forward to win. |
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5th (4) (2/1 +60%)Lord Harcourt |
2/1(+60%) | (4) Lord Harcourt 2/1, Had every chance before tiring in the final strides when runner-up at Newcastle latest; effective at 5/6f, with an easy 6f suiting best; in good form and has more to offer back here. Two C&D wins in December; enhanced reputation with good second at Newcastle latest; solid. |
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6th (12) (33/1 -83%)U S S Charleston |
33/1(-83%) | (12) U S S Charleston 33/1, Ran to form when third, beaten 3l off 73 last time and 2lb lower here; effective at 5f; mark looks competitive. 5f win at Wolverhampton in December; fair 3rd here last time but opposable from 4lb wrong. |
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7th (1) (10/1 +38%)Rogue Supremacy |
10/1(+38%) | (1) Rogue Supremacy 10/1, Close to balance of form off a break when beaten 5 1/2l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; effective at 5/6f; game and reliable, though his Group 3 second may flatter him. Needs to step up on reappearance effort and has the widest stall ahead of his stable debut. |
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8th (9) (10/1 -11%)Horace Wallace |
10/1(-11%) | (9) Horace Wallace 10/1, Enjoyed a soft lead and was always in command when improving markedly to win a novice at Wolverhampton by 3l last time; effective at 6f; big, strong sort who may progress further. Made all to beat red-hot favourite at Wolverhampton 25 days ago; tough task on h'cap debut. |
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9th (5) (9/2 +10%)Henrythenate |
9/2(+10%) | (5) Henrythenate 9/2, Pace collapsed and he won going away by 2 1/4l off an 8lb lower mark here last time; effective at 5f; much improved in a tongue-tie of late and could easily go close in his hat-trick bid up to 6f. Up 16lb for his two impressive 5f wins here for new yard; up in trip; not fully exposed. |
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10th (3) (4/1 +0%)Star Of Albion |
4/1(+0%) | (3) Star Of Albion 4/1, Ran to form off a break, stepping up in trip and blinkered, when winning a novice here by 2 1/4l last time; effective at 5/6f; progressing and open to further improvement. Easy C&D novice win on last month's return; another step forward needed in this field. |
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11th (2) (22/1 -38%)Gold Queen Kindly |
22/1(-38%) | (2) Gold Queen Kindly 22/1, Disappointing off a break on his first AW run when down the field in a handicap at Newcastle most recently; cheekpieces worn for the first time; effective at 6f; needs to bounce back. Low-key effort at Newcastle on seasonal return; connections now reach for headgear. |
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12th (6) (11/1 -22%)Mr Juggles |
11/1(-22%) | (6) Mr Juggles 11/1, Improved when landing a handicap by 3l off a 7lb lower mark at Southwell last time; effective at 6f and may get 7f; progressive and holds a fair chance in his hat-trick bid. Two 6f wins at Southwell this year; 7lb rise in a more competitive race could find him out. |

Many of these arrive in excellent form, so only a tentative vote can go to the Stuart Williams-trained HENRYTHENATE. The son of Mayson has really turned a corner since changing hands last month, winning comfortably over 5f here on two occasions, and a further 8lb hike might not stop the progressive three-year-old. Fellow hat-trick seeker Mr Juggles should be a threat, as should Lord Harcourt, whilst Saffron Dandy, Star Of Albion and Horace Wallace are others to consider.

Henrythenate isn't opposed lightly but LORD HARCOURT enhanced his reputation in defeat last time and can make it 3-3 over C&D.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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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1st (4) (15/8 +46%)Cuban Court |
15/8(+46%) | (4) Cuban Court 15/8, Did plenty early, not find much when sixth beaten 29l off 102 last time, 1lb lower here; effective 2m-2m4f, suited by decent ground; must bounce back but was a course winner in December. Won on chase debut here in December and could play a leading role now back here. |
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2nd (1) (4/1 -60%)Noahsgreatrainbow |
4/1(-60%) | (1) Noahsgreatrainbow 4/1, Made too much use of when pulled up in a handicap chase at Hereford latest; trainer in form. Effective around 2m4f on soft and good ground and capable of better over fences, judged on his win two starts back. 6l win on chase debut then flopped at Hereford, but could bounce back with bold show. |
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3rd (3) (5/2 +9%)Lylian |
5/2(+9%) | (3) Lylian 5/2, Went clear, did too much too soon when 14l third in a handicap chase at Sandown most recent run; effective 2m1f-2m6f, suited by cut; chase winner in France, mark easing for new yard. There was some promise in his 3rd of 5 at Sandown and that race is working out very well. |
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|U| (2) (11/4 -10%)Sign Again |
11/4(-10%) | (2) Sign Again 11/4, Bit keen but produced his best effort in 12 months when beaten 7 1/4l into third in a handicap hurdle at Sedgefield when tried in a tongue-tie; off a short break. Effective at 2m4f on good to soft and good; former point winner with potential for fences. Step back in right direction last time & this point winner could appreciate going chasing. |

Fitted with a tongue-tie for the first time, SIGN AGAIN showed distinct signs of a return to form when third over timber at Sedgefield. A dual novice winner over hurdles, Charlie Longsdon's charge looks on a handy mark for his chasing bow and could be bang there at the finish. Lylian is worth a second look in this lower grade after running well for a long way at Sandown last month, while Noahsgreatrainbow could get involved if back on song.

Cases can be made for all of these but CUBAN COURT likes it here and gets the nod ahead of Noahsgreatrainbow.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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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1st (9) (3/1 +54%)Cecilia Star |
3/1(+54%) | (9) Cecilia Star 3/1, Promising hurdle debut beaten 5 1/2l in a maiden hurdle at Kempton last time; effective 2m, acts on good to soft; flat winner and looks type to make a fair hurdler. Fairly useful Flat form and not beaten far on her switch to hurdles at Kempton; player. |
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2nd (6) (5/2 +9%)Love You Back |
5/2(+9%) | (6) Love You Back 5/2, Yard won this last year; bit keen but promising debut over hurdles when second beaten 5l in a maiden hurdle at Warwick latest; returning from a break; effective at 2m on good, handles cut on the Flat; can have a say. Flat winner over 1m4f; the form of his second at Warwick has worked out well. |
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3rd (1) (4/1 +0%)Innamorato |
4/1(+0%) | (1) Innamorato 4/1, Yard has won 2 of last 9 runnings of race; did it easily and improved when winning a maiden hurdle at Taunton by 1 1/4l last time; effective 2m1f-2m3f, acts with cut; steadily progressing after move from France. Showed plenty of ability in France and came good in a heavy-ground maiden at Taunton. |
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4th (2) (9/2 -13%)Mojito Des Mottes |
9/2(-13%) | (2) Mojito Des Mottes 9/2, Ran to form when fourth beaten 6l in a juvenile hurdle at Market Rasen latest; effective 2m1f, acts on very soft and good; capable of better for this yard judged on French form. French winner; underwhelming so far in Britain and a BHA mark of 120 looks flattering. |
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5th (5) (22/1 +56%)Laplander |
22/1(+56%) | (5) Laplander 22/1, Never threatened and outclassed by principals when fourth beaten 64l in a novice hurdle here latest; effective 2m; looks one for handicaps. Flat maiden and beaten 22l and 64l in two races over hurdles at this track. |
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6th (4) (11/2 -57%)Ettore |
11/2(-57%) | (4) Ettore 11/2, Yard has won 2 of last 9 runnings of race; ran better than previous efforts, step down in trip suited 6l third in a novice at Windsor most recent run; plenty more needed. 0-4 on the Flat; joined a leading yard for jumps action but that's the principal positive. |
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7th (8) (25/1 -213%)Rogue Justice |
25/1(-213%) | (8) Rogue Justice 25/1, Ran to form when winning a handicap at Chelmsford by 1 1/2l last time; progressive stayer on the Flat; interesting with top jockey booking on hurdles debut. It was a low-grade 2m AW handicap he won last month; others appeal more. |
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8th (3) (33/1 +18%)Bowling Shane |
33/1(+18%) | (3) Bowling Shane 33/1, Did too much too soon on testing ground when comfortably held in a handicap at Nottingham last time; trainer in form; returning from a break; hard to recommend. Best of his four Flat runs was a fourth of nine on the AW (1m4f novice; fair form). |
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|F| (7) (50/1 +0%)Mistral St Georges |
50/1(+0%) | (7) Mistral St Georges 50/1, Ivanhowe gelding; half-brother to Georges Saint, useful at 2 1/2m; stable in good form but rivals set high standard. This is no easy introduction and breeding suggests he's a long-term prospect. |

Gary & Josh Moore won last year's corresponding race with a similar type to LOVE YOU BACK. Having raced keenly on his hurdles debut at Warwick when last seen, a more accomplished performance can be expected from the Moores' representative this time. Ettore was a modest performer on the Flat but is in the right hands to make progress now he has switched codes, although Innamorato has more experience and is likely to be a bigger danger if he copes with a 6lb penalty for his win at Taunton.

This could go to CECILIA STAR, who was the best of these on the Flat and she ran a nice first race over hurdles at Kempton.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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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1st (9) (10/1 +9%)Ziggy's Queen |
10/1(+9%) | (9) Ziggy's Queen 10/1, Ran to form, albeit not convincing with her head carriage, when second at Southwell last time. Hood worn for the first time; suited by 6f; in form and remains competitive. Running well this year but the new trip/headgear needs to prompt a bit more. |
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2nd (2) (11/2 +54%)Powdering |
11/2(+54%) | (2) Powdering 11/2, Below form but with excuses when beaten 5 1/2l in a handicap at Kempton last time. Effective at 6/7f; back down to her last winning mark but needs more. On a good mark and this year's two runs both better than the finishing position suggests. |
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3rd (10) (13/2 +41%)Party Bear |
13/2(+41%) | (10) Party Bear 13/2, Had every chance before a tack issue and her run is best ignored when fourth, beaten 27l off 73 last time, and she runs off the same mark here. Effective at 6/7f on AW; in form and still on a fair mark. C&D win last month; saddle slipped latest; one to consider. |
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4th (3) (18/1 -100%)Brazilian Rose |
18/1(-100%) | (3) Brazilian Rose 18/1, Tired near the line when third, beaten 4l off 79 last time, and runs off the same mark here. Effective at 6/7f, with 6f probably suiting best; in solid form. C&D winner; won three of her last five starts but perhaps a bit high in the weights now. |
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5th (1) (8/1 -7%)Bridget's View |
8/1(-7%) | (1) Bridget's View 8/1, Bit keen and didn't get home when fifth, beaten 7l off 88 last time, and is 1lb lower here. Effective at 7/8f; the drop in trip may help. Two AW wins for Ed Walker; sold 40,000gns since latest run; not fully exposed; contender. |
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6th (6) (16/1 -14%)Enola Grey |
16/1(-14%) | (6) Enola Grey 16/1, Did her best work late and ran to form when fifth, beaten 6/4l off 79 last time, and is 1lb lower here. Suited by 7/8f, with most of her form on AW; can go well again. Good winner at Wolverhampton in December; has run okay twice since; fast pace would suit. |
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7th (5) (5/2 +58%)Mereside Diva |
5/2(+58%) | (5) Mereside Diva 5/2, Blinkers tried and probably found a bit better form when landing a handicap by 1/4l off a 3lb lower mark at Newcastle last time. Top course jockey booked; effective at 7f; needs to continue the progress brought about by blinkers. Back to winning ways in blinkers two weeks ago (7f, Tapeta); new mark still manageable. |
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8th (4) (4/1 +0%)Lady Manzor |
4/1(+0%) | (4) Lady Manzor 4/1, Ran to form when beaten 1/4l off a 1lb higher mark here last time. Significant jockey booking and off a short break; effective at 7/8f; can go well again although needs more for the win. C&D win last Good Friday was a fine effort; shaped nicely here in December; can do better. |
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9th (7) (11/1 -144%)Penelope Valentine |
11/1(-144%) | (7) Penelope Valentine 11/1, Bit keen but improved when upped in trip, landing a handicap by 3/2l off a 6lb lower mark at Wolverhampton last time. Effective at 7-9f and might be happier at 8f+; drop in trip not certain to suit. Conditions to suit and arrives on the back of a personal best; needs more now up in class. |
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10th (11) (10/1 +17%)Bear Rock |
10/1(+17%) | (11) Bear Rock 10/1, Ran to form when back up in trip, landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 3lb lower mark at Wolverhampton last time. Effective at 6/7f; likely has more to offer at this trip. Good win at Wolverhampton last month; up 3lb but apprentice takes off a valuable 5lb. |
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11th (8) (50/1 -52%)Cartwheel |
50/1(-52%) | (8) Cartwheel 50/1, Again failed to beat a rival when dropped in trip on her return, beaten 9l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time. Hood worn for the first time; effective at 7f on AW; bit to prove at present although should come on for the latest. Struggled in handicaps after early promise; hooded now stepping back up in trip; not solid. |

Mereside Diva got her revenge on Brazilian Rose at Newcastle last time and the pair should be closely matched once more, but it is PENELOPE VALENTINE that shades preference. James Owen's charge has found steady progress since joining from Alice Haynes in September. Her most recent success was the most impressive and she probably doesn't have much more to do, despite the rise in grade. Party Bear's saddle slipped latest and is no back number.

Bridget's View is a key player on her stable debut but LADY MANZOR remains of interest on AW and can record a third C&D success.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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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1st (4) (13/8 -18%)Tormund Giantsbane |
13/8(-18%) | (4) Tormund Giantsbane 13/8, Too keen and made mistakes but ran to form up in grade when fourth beaten 12l in Winter Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) at Sandown latest; off a short-break; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on S and GS; been given a break and could yet improve up in trip provided he settles. Won on h'dle debut then contested Grade 2; strong claims now up in trip/back down in grade. |
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2nd (2) (1/1 +20%)Quay Item |
1/1(+20%) | (2) Quay Item 1/1, Improved when winning a maiden hurdle at Plumpton by 6 1/2l last time; trainer in form; effective 2m4f, acts on S and GS; more to come for top yard with step up in trip a plus. Won maiden at Plumpton in good style; every chance longer trip will suit; leading player. |
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3rd (5) (9/2 +18%)Sleedagh |
9/2(+18%) | (5) Sleedagh 9/2, Ran to form just flattening out late up in trip 8 1/2l third in a novice hurdle at Musselburgh most recent run; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on S and GS; in decent form but could be vulnerable. Limitations may again be exposed but receives weight all round and might not be far away. |
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|PU| (3) (66/1 -100%)Sunset Boulevard |
66/1(-100%) | (3) Sunset Boulevard 66/1, Needed the run when down the field in a novice hurdle at Kempton on his most recent start. Effective over 2m6f; ex-Willie Mullins and needs to bounce back from a poor stable debut. Won maiden hurdle for Willie Mullins last May but tailed off on recent stable debut. |

QUAY ITEM opened his account over hurdles with a maiden success at Plumpton last month. He pulled clear of his rivals to return the ready winner and it would be no surprise if Nicky Henderson's progressive charge defied a penalty. Carlisle novice winner Tormund Giantsbane looked out of his depth in Grade 2 company at Sandown in December. This looks more his level for now and he rates a bigger threat than Sleedagh.

Tormund Giantsbane is a strong candidate now back down in grade but preference is for QUAY ITEM, who impressed at Plumpton.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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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1st (1) (8/11 +0%)Miami Magic |
8/11(+0%) | (1) Miami Magic 8/11, Solid effort up in class just tiring up the hill on ground softer than ideal 7l third in Scilly Isles Novices' Chase (Grade 1) at Sandown most recent run; effective 2m to 2 1/2m on good; useful novice hurdler, progressing over fences and sets form standard. Third in a Grade 1 latest; every chance he'll give weight and a beating to these. |
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2nd (5) (9/1 -20%)That's Nice |
9/1(-20%) | (5) That's Nice 9/1, Jumped poorly and comfortably held in a handicap chase at Doncaster last time; top jockey back on board; effective 2 1/2m; yet to take to chasing. Now has a good bit to prove over fences but her hurdling form has to be respected. |
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3rd (4) (4/1 -20%)Wyenot |
4/1(-20%) | (4) Wyenot 4/1, Mistakes, unsuited by soft ground and well held in the Lady Godiva Mares' Novices' Chase (Listed) at Warwick most recent run; trainer in form; effective 2m4f-3m1f, acts on soft and good; can bounce back down in class back on better ground. Five-time hurdle winner who won her first chase; had wind operation since remote on latest. |
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4th (2) (5/1 +44%)Elysian Knight |
5/1(+44%) | (2) Elysian Knight 5/1, Mistakes and outpaced but did improve from debut down in trip when second beaten 3 1/4l in a handicap chase at Musselburgh latest; effective 2 1/2m, acts on good to soft anf good; jumping must improve over fences, may get 3m in time. Should win again sooner or later but today's terms are not favourable. |
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|PU| (3) (14/1 -17%)Thank You Ma'am |
14/1(-17%) | (3) Thank You Ma'am 14/1, Outpaced needing the run on chase debut when 23l third in a beginners chase chase at Carlisle; effective 3m, suited by decent ground; should come on for latest and a likely improver up in trip. Might be sharper after recent chase debut but faces a tricky task at the weights. |

MIAMI MAGIC and Wyenot are the pair to focus on going by the official ratings. The former sets a good standard and should find this a lot easier than the Grade 1 Scilly Isles he contested at Sandown 27 days ago. Stepping up in trip is a slight concern about the Stuart Edmunds-trained gelding but he otherwise appears to hold all the aces. Wyenot has more proven stamina and is noteworthy on her first start after wind surgery. Thank You Ma'am shades preference over Elysian Knight as third choice.

All things considered, MIAMI MAGIC ran very well in the Group 1 Scilly Isles. At these weights, Wyenot is the obvious danger.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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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1st (4) (3/1 +67%)Fast Track Harry |
3/1(+67%) | (4) Fast Track Harry 3/1, Below form when down the field in a handicap at Ascot last time. Trainer in form; suited by 6f. Gelded since that run and has a chance if ready to roll. Won first time out in both seasons of racing; gelded since last seen; still unexposed. |
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2nd (1) (11/4 +8%)Ferrous |
11/4(+8%) | (1) Ferrous 11/4, Won this last year; ran to form Fourth in Kachy Stakes (Listed) here latest; top jockey back on board; suited by 6f, acts on any; chance on latest run but is 10lb higher than 12 months ago. 10lb higher than for his win in the 2025 renewal but he's earned this mark; high on list. |
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3rd (3) (11/4 +21%)Lakers |
11/4(+21%) | (3) Lakers 11/4, Did his best work late and ran to form when beaten 1/2l off a 1lb lower mark at Southwell last time. Off a short break; effective at 6/7f. Capable of better as a sprinter. Two fine runs since reverting to 6f, doing well from wide draw latest; unexposed at trip. |
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4th (2) (5/1 -100%)El Bodon |
5/1(-100%) | (2) El Bodon 5/1, Improved again landing a Sprint Handicap by a head off a 3lb lower mark at Kempton last time; top course jockey; effective 6/7f, suited by cut and AW; new mark asks more again but he's clearly progressing. Unbeaten in three AW runs and improving all the time; another big run looks on the cards. |
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5th (7) (22/1 -120%)Little Empire |
22/1(-120%) | (7) Little Empire 22/1, Ran to form when tried in cheekpieces, beaten 1/2l off this mark at Newcastle last time. Effective at 7/8f; generally consistent and can be competitive again, although the drop in trip asks a question. Four wins over further; solid 3rd at Newcastle latest; up in class & may prove vulnerable. |
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6th (5) (15/2 +6%)Sergeant Wilko |
15/2(+6%) | (5) Sergeant Wilko 15/2, Ran to form on his first start since a wind operation when beaten 2l off a 1lb higher mark at Newcastle last time. Enjoys making it and is suited by 6f; chance if building on that latest effort. On a good mark and his reappearance was promising; contender despite the widest stall. |
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7th (6) (14/1 0%)An Outlaw's Grace |
14/1(0%) | (6) An Outlaw's Grace 14/1, Improved and did his best work late when beaten 3 1/2l off a 2lb higher mark at Newmarket (July) last time. Returning from a long layoff; effective at 6f. Might need this. Promising 2yo; absent since June and makes his comeback in a useful event. |

Those at the top of the weights make most appeal, with narrow preference for the hat-trick seeking EL BODON. It's encouraging to see that he won his only previous visit here and recent Kempton victories show him to be going from strength to strength at present. Lakers' narrow defeat to Pocklington looks strong form, with that winner since going close in a similarly competitive Newcastle affair, and he should be in the shake-up again. Ferrous also warrants respect dropping out of Pattern company for the first time since winning at Gosforth Park in May last year.

A cracking race. FAST TRACK HARRY (nap) can maintain a flawless record first time out but several others have claims.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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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1st (6) (11/2 +66%)Light Fandango |
11/2(+66%) | (6) Light Fandango 11/2, Never in it from off the pace when upped in trip, finishing eighth beaten 28l off 114 last time, 1lb lower here; effective over 2m-2m4f and acts on soft and good; inconsistent but capable. Won over C&D in December then didn't see out 2m4f at Wincanton last time; in with a chance. |
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2nd (2) (16/1 -33%)A Different Kind |
16/1(-33%) | (2) A Different Kind 16/1, Outpaced, ran to form beaten 4l off a 1lb higher mark at Haydock last time; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on any; fair mark if building on recent revival. Not the force of old but ran well off reduced mark last month and could be in the mix. |
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3rd (9) (11/2 -10%)As Fast As Wind |
11/2(-10%) | (9) As Fast As Wind 11/2, Returned to form down in trip when beaten 2l off a 1lb lower mark at Musselburgh last time; usually held up; effective over 2m-2m4f and acts on soft and good; capable of another good run. Runner-up at Musselburgh four weeks ago and could be bang there once more. |
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4th (8) (9/1 +10%)Killycarn |
9/1(+10%) | (8) Killycarn 9/1, Travelled, flattened out up in trip, below form sixth beaten 13l off 106 last time, same mark here; effective 2m-2m5f, acts on S and G; probably bit more to come in handicaps. Won on handicap debut over 1m7f on New Year's Day and faded over 2m5f next time. |
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5th (7) (9/4 +50%)Leaumec De Mee |
9/4(+50%) | (7) Leaumec De Mee 9/4, Rallied, ran to form but looked in need of stiffer test when fourth beaten 6l in a handicap hurdle at Newbury latest; effective 2m-2m2f, acts on S and G; might ideally want further but chance in this all the same. Fourth on handicap debut; optimism he has more left in the tank for his top stable. |
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6th (1) (12/1 +45%)Parramount |
12/1(+45%) | (1) Parramount 12/1, Below par when down the field back on the Flat in a handicap at Wolverhampton most recently; effective around 2m and acts on soft and good; well treated on old form and could go well. Below best on the Flat lately but the return to hurdles/Doncaster could be a big plus. |
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|F| (3) (10/3 +39%)Minella Jury |
10/3(+39%) | (3) Minella Jury 10/3, Ran to form, just tiring late under a penalty when 5 1/4l third in a novice hurdle here on his most recent run; since undergone a wind operation; effective at 2m and acts with cut; more to offer in handicaps for a good yard. Bumper/maiden hurdle winner who could have a part to play on today's handicap debut. |
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|PU| (4) (9/1 -13%)North Of Richmond |
9/1(-13%) | (4) North Of Richmond 9/1, Bit free but ran to form under a penalty when fourth, beaten 12l, in a novice hurdle at Newbury latest; effective at 2m and acts on soft and good to soft; in form and may want further than 2m. Bumper/maiden hurdle winner who begins handicap life on a fair mark and is not ruled out. |

LEAUMEC DE MEE is a work in progress and looks the type to develop quickly as a handicapper. His recent fourth-placed finish at Newbury provides the Dan Skelton-trained gelding with a solid platform to build from and he can go forward now he has some handicapping experience. King Ulanda and North Of Richmond are others with decent claims based on what they have shown so far, while Minella Jury is a must for a betting check resuming after wind surgery.

The Doncaster factor tips the scales in favour of PARRAMOUNT, who has run really well on both previous visits here.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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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1st (1) (5/6 +44%)Talk To The Man |
5/6(+44%) | (1) Talk To The Man 5/6, Yard has won 3 of last 5 runnings of race; quickened clear cosily for very promising debut when winning a novice hurdle at Taunton by 5 1/2l last time; effective 2m3f, acts on heavy and good; more to come for top yard, could defy penalty. Scopey 6yo who was an impressive winner of his hurdle debut at Taunton. |
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2nd (2) (15/8 -106%)The Big Clubman |
15/8(-106%) | (2) The Big Clubman 15/8, Well placed off steady pace but below form up in trip in the Defender Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) at Limerick last time; in good form prior; effective at 2m1f-2m4f, acts well with cut; may need this drop back in distance and big player with top jockey booked. Maiden winner in Ireland and has a big shout on his second in a Grade 3 there. |
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3rd (7) (66/1 -100%)Mulinas |
66/1(-100%) | (7) Mulinas 66/1, Yard has won 3 of last 5 runnings of race; green under pressure and found little comfortably held in a maiden hurdle here last time; effective 2m, suited by cut; point winner showed promise in bumpers, needs to prove ability remains after lay off. Has struggled in two maiden hurdles following a long absence; stable second string. |
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4th (6) (20/1 +29%)Laurier Des Obeaux |
20/1(+29%) | (6) Laurier Des Obeaux 20/1, Never put into the race when omfortably held in a novice hurdle here last time; off a short-break; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on GS, G; more to come. Lightly raced 5yo who should improve, but it's very much needed. |
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5th (3) (100/1 -25%)Agent Argylle |
100/1(-25%) | (3) Agent Argylle 100/1, Modest debut well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Doncaster latest; point winner should appreciate step up in trip but needs more. Point winner; 80-1 for hurdle debut at Doncaster and ended up tailed off. |
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6th (5) (6/1 +50%)Buddy Holly |
6/1(+50%) | (5) Buddy Holly 6/1, Below debut form tiring late on testing ground comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Ffos Las last time; trainer in form; effective 2 1/2m, acts on soft and good; more to come over hurdles, likely to get 3m in time. Ffos Las last time was a backward step but heavy ground there doesn't suit all horses. |

Paul Nicholls' yard has won three of the last five renewals and TALK TO THE MAN arrives with strong claims. The latter beat a previous winner with the rest nowhere when scoring easily at Taunton on his hurdling bow and that taking display suggests the son of Walk In The Park can shrug off a penalty. Irish challenger The Big Clubman has faced a couple of stiff tasks since winning a maiden at Wexford and will likely make his presence felt, while Big Bert is another to note.

Irish raider The Big Clubman brings Graded form but TALK TO THE MAN posted a smart RPR in winning at Taunton.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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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1st (4) (12/1 -167%)Enemy |
12/1(-167%) | (4) Enemy 12/1, Was a bit keen but ran to form when third, beaten 1/4l off 97 last time, and runs off the same mark here. Effective over 12-16f and remains on a competitive mark. Closely matched with Roaring Legend and Brasil Power on latest Wolverhampton form. |
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2nd (1) (5/1 -50%)Roaring Legend |
5/1(-50%) | (1) Roaring Legend 5/1, Won this race last year and ran to form when beaten 1l off a 1lb lower mark at Wolverhampton last time. Effective over 14-16f and seems better on AW. In good form and can go well again. Had three of these behind him when second on Wolverhampton reappearance; should go well. |
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3rd (6) (11/1 +8%)Sheradann |
11/1(+8%) | (6) Sheradann 11/1, Below form when finishing down the field in a handicap at Newcastle most recently. Stays 16f and acts on AW. Needs to bounce back. Saw off Enemy at Kempton in October but has struggled twice since. |
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4th (5) (4/1 +38%)Brasil Power |
4/1(+38%) | (5) Brasil Power 4/1, Ran to form when fourth a Wolverhampton latest; effective 8-16f, well suited by middle-distance/staying trips now, acts on GF and AW; handicapper may be catching up. Three wins at up to 1m4f in December and creditable in-frame efforts over 2m since. |
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5th (7) (5/2 +50%)Anniversary |
5/2(+50%) | (7) Anniversary 5/2, Ran to form up in trip in first-time blinkers beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap at Doncaster last time; returning from long layoff; effective 8-14f, best at the longer trips, acts on Hy and G; type with more to offer as a 4yo but stamina to prove. Low-mileage 4yo who is an interesting contender on return for leading yard. |
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6th (3) (14/1 -40%)Duraji |
14/1(-40%) | (3) Duraji 14/1, Seemed to run to form when beaten 8l in the Listed Prix Denisy at Fontainebleau last time. Returning from a break and effective over 10-14f. A return to his spring best is needed in a first-time hood. Good fourth in 1m6f Glorious Goodwood handicap off similar mark last year; AW debut. |
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7th (8) (100/1 -100%)Peking Opera |
100/1(-100%) | (8) Peking Opera 100/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Kempton last time. Effective over 8-13f on the Flat and has a bit to prove on this return to the level. Given chance by handicapper but struggled over hurdles lately; plenty to prove. |
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8th (2) (20/1 -100%)Prydwen |
20/1(-100%) | (2) Prydwen 20/1, Again a bit below his best when beaten 5l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time. Trainer in form and effective over 14-16f. Former German St Leger winner has edged down to a fair mark and is not ruled out. Smart in prime but not so good lately, including behind three of these last time. |

ROARING LEGEND was an impressive five-length winner of this race 12 months ago and his last couple of placed efforts have been to a similar standard. He remains on a competitive mark, despite being 8lb higher than last year, and is fancied to successfully defend his crown. Enemy and Brasil Power weren't far behind the selection at Wolverhampton three weeks ago and could put up most resistance, although Solarize is certainly no back number off his light weight.

It might be worth chancing the stamina of SOLARIZE, who boasts a largely progressive profile, including a second at Kempton last week.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | 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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1st (2) (16/5 -113%)The Liffey |
16/5(-113%) | (2) The Liffey 16/5, Ran to form when dropping in grade to win a claimer here by 3/4l last time; effective at 7/8f; the highest rated of these and might have the speed required for 6f. Good chance at the weights in a claimer last time and obliged; similarly well treated here. |
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2nd (6) (66/1 -65%)Platino Bianco |
66/1(-65%) | (6) Platino Bianco 66/1, Cheekpieces were tried but she was probably still below form when fourth, beaten 6l, in a handicap here latest; effective at 5/6f; has a bit to prove after two moderate runs. 1-26 and poorly treated at the weights here. |
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3rd (8) (25/1 +0%)Hero Of The Hour |
25/1(+0%) | (8) Hero Of The Hour 25/1, Had too much to do after sitting off a strong pace when beaten 8l in a handicap here last time; had been in good form prior; effective at 5/6f; consistent. Four-time course winner went close in Dec' but lesser runs since; claimer's 10lb helpful. |
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4th (7) (5/1 -50%)Sporting Hero |
5/1(-50%) | (7) Sporting Hero 5/1, Back to form when winning a handicap here by a short-head last time; effective 5/6f, appears best AW; chance at these weights. Added sixth course win here last time; decent weight and in the mix if backing it up. |
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5th (4) (3/1 +40%)Dontspoilasale |
3/1(+40%) | (4) Dontspoilasale 3/1, Bit below form when beaten 5l in a handicap here last time; enjoys making it and has a wide draw; effective at 5/6f; has a chance at the weights dropping in grade. Landed third C&D victory last month under Reese Holohan; well held since but in the mix. |
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6th (5) (5/1 +64%)Mehmar |
5/1(+64%) | (5) Mehmar 5/1, Below form when beaten 6l in a handicap here last time; suited by 6f and gets 7f; the drop back to 6f may suit at this level. Two-time turf winner in 2024; good run in a claimer on penultimate; not out of it. |
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7th (3) (5/2 +29%)Venetian |
5/2(+29%) | (3) Venetian 5/2, Bit keen but ran to form when 2l third in a handicap here on his most recent run; effective at 6-11f and better at shorter trips; chance now dropped in grade. Added fourth AW win last month and creditable runs since; never won over shorter than 7f. |
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8th (1) (200/1 -100%)Star Allure |
200/1(-100%) | (1) Star Allure 200/1, Below form when beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap here last time after being upped in trip; effective at 5-7f; up against it at the weights in this contest. 15-race maiden has a lot on her plate at these weights. |

THE LIFFEY takes a drop in trip but is fancied to follow up on his win here a fortnight ago. The No Nay Never gelding was value for a bit more than his winning margin over Mehman and should have benefitted from that confidence booster. Reese Holohan takes a valuable 7lb off his back now. Denis Hogan saddles four and stablemate Sporting Hero looks like an obvious danger. He was also successful here a fortnight ago in a handicap over the minimum trip. Joey Sheridan takes the mount on Venetian and he's another from the yard that has to be respected.

Given a good chance at the weights in a claimer last time, THE LIFFEY duly obliged and he is similarly well treated here
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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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1st (3) (22/1 +56%)Swift Jet |
22/1(+56%) | (3) Swift Jet 22/1, Outpaced when fell mid-race in a handicap chase here latest; usually held up; effective 3m on GS; inconsistent in short career but happier back hurdling maybe. Kept on for encouraging 3rd on last hurdle run; not ruled out each-way back in this sphere. |
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2nd (8) (6/1 -20%)Scairp Dubh |
6/1(-20%) | (8) Scairp Dubh 6/1, Improved to get off the mark over hurdles landing a handicap by 2 1/4l off this mark at Carlisle last time; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on S and G; in good form and has escaped a penalty for last time. Won over 2m3f at stiff Carlisle last week and goes unpenalised here. |
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3rd (6) (18/1 +28%)Geordie Night |
18/1(+28%) | (6) Geordie Night 18/1, Never in it on ground that was too soft comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Wetherby last time; off a short-break; effective 3m, acts on S and G; forecast drier ground in his favour. Below par on last two runs but could be back on better ground today and not written off. |
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4th (4) (10/1 0%)Les's Destiny Star |
10/1(0%) | (4) Les's Destiny Star 10/1, Again below form well beaten in a maiden hurdle here latest; tongue-tie first time; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on GS; bumper winner here, still has potential now upped in trip and handicapping. Could be a different proposition now up in trip and back on better ground on h'cap debut. |
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5th (2) (8/1 +20%)Highbury Hill |
8/1(+20%) | (2) Highbury Hill 8/1, Improved landing a handicap by a length off a 2lb lower mark at Chepstow last time; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on S and G; generally in good form. Lightly raced 5yo who won over 2m3f at Chepstow & could have more to offer now up in trip. |
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|F| (7) (4/11 +55%)Mr Griffiths |
4/11(+55%) | (7) Mr Griffiths 4/11, Did it with ease, improved again landing a handicap by 26l off this mark at Warwick last time; effective 2m4f-3m2f, acts on S and G; more to come as a stayer and escapes a penalty for last time. 2-2 in handicaps and escapes a penalty for last week's romp at Warwick; tough to beat. |
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|F| (9) (40/1 -21%)Pooroldmackley |
40/1(-21%) | (9) Pooroldmackley 40/1, Poor effort back hurdling when pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Fakenham latest; off a short-break; effective 2m3f-3m2f on a sound surface; bounce back needed and could do with track missing rain. Won at Worcester last August but hasn't shone on his two starts since. |

A ready winner on his handicap debut at Fontwell last month, MR GRIFFITHS was 26 lengths clear of the runner-up when he followed up in a conditional riders' event at Warwick last week. Given he is 12lb well-in, the son of Masked Marvel is very hard to oppose. Scairp Dubh is also due a rise after winning at Carlisle and with Jack Power now able to use his 5lb claim, he also appears well ahead of the handicapper. Highbury Hill and Jonquilla complete the shortlist.

It is hard to get away from MR GRIFFITHS, who is 2-2 in handicaps and escapes a penalty for last Friday's stroll at Warwick.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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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1st (3) (10/11 +55%)Daytime Dreaming |
10/11(+55%) | (3) Daytime Dreaming 10/11, Margin exaggerated by late faller but improved from debut down in trip landing a handicap by 11l off a 8lb lower mark at Southwell last time; effective 2m; progressive but mark demands more. Left clear when beating an exposed veteran at Southwell but this 6yo is far from exposed. |
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2nd (1) (15/2 +6%)Kotmask |
15/2(+6%) | (1) Kotmask 15/2, Fell early in a handicap chase at Sandown latest; in solid form prior to that; effective 2-2 1/2m, suited by decent ground; fair mark if building on latest revival. It's surprising to see cheekpieces back on but he has a big effort in him off this mark. |
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3rd (2) (11/4 +39%)Hardy Du Seuil |
11/4(+39%) | (2) Hardy Du Seuil 11/4, Caught late having kicked on early enough at sharp track beaten a head off this mark at Carlisle last time; trainer in form; effective 2m, acts on soft and good; generally in fair form, mark reasonable. Due a 3lb rise in future after going close under Isabelle Ryder at Carlisle 11 days ago. |
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4th (5) (4/1 +67%)Rath Gaul Hill |
4/1(+67%) | (5) Rath Gaul Hill 4/1, Won this last year off 2lb higher; pulled up in a handicap chase at Sandown latest where never travelled; effective 2m, acts on soft and good; inconsistent this term, handicapper relenting and could bounce back on this quicker surface. Best form going left handed; won this last year; raced at right-handed Sandown latest. |

Daytime Dreaming makes most appeal of the recent winners having scored convincingly at Southwell last time. Hardy Du Seuil bounced back with a better effort at Carlisle and is preferred to last year's winner Rath Gaul Hill, but another chance goes the way of KOTMASK. The latter fell in a tougher contest at Sandown last month, but his second at the same track prior to that tumble reads well in this context, so Gary and Josh Moore's charge gets the vote.

Tricky, with none of the six dismissed with any confidence. DAYTIME DREAMING perhaps has the most upside, as he is so lightly raced.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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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1st (6) (4/1 -78%)Regal Ulixes |
4/1(-78%) | (6) Regal Ulixes 4/1, Too keen on his first start in seven months when beaten 5l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; trainer in form and suited by 8-10f. More to come in handicaps with that latest run under his belt. Too keen when 6-4 for 13-runner race on return but evidently well regarded; hood back on. |
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2nd (3) (11/5 +27%)Beylerbeyi |
11/5(+27%) | (3) Beylerbeyi 11/5, Ran to form and would have won in a couple more strides when beaten a head off a 1lb lower mark at Kempton last time; hugely progressive and versatile 6yo but remains to be seen if he has the speed for 10f here. Cesarewitch winner but by no means just a stayer, going close over 1m3f latest; player. |
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3rd (7) (15/2 -7%)Wyld Bill |
15/2(-7%) | (7) Wyld Bill 15/2, Improved again and strong at the finish when landing a handicap by a neck off a 2lb lower mark here last time; effective over 10/11f and hugely progressive, with a chance he can complete a four-timer. Made it six wins in last eight AW starts when getting up late over C&D latest; only up 2lb. |
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4th (4) (15/2 +70%)Flight Plan |
15/2(+70%) | (4) Flight Plan 15/2, Below form when down the field in a handicap at Meydan most recently, possibly not taking to the dirt surface; suited by 8f and back from a spell in Dubai, with stamina to prove. Struggled in Dubai last month but well treated if return to Britain sparks revival. |
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5th (8) (17/2 +58%)Dark Moon Rising |
17/2(+58%) | (8) Dark Moon Rising 17/2, Lacked pace when beaten 6l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; effective over 10-12f on AW and goes well at York. Inconsistent but capable. Went close at York on final start last year but behind a few of these on reappearance. |
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6th (1) (14/1 -27%)King's Code |
14/1(-27%) | (1) King's Code 14/1, Ran to form when fifth at Kempton last time, not quite lasting home; effective over 10-12f and hugely progressive on AW, but the handicapper has reacted. Excellent AW record but only fifth off this lofty mark at Kempton latest. |
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7th (9) (20/1 -100%)Qitaal |
20/1(-100%) | (9) Qitaal 20/1, Bit wide but ran to form when beaten 1/2l off this mark here last time; effective over 10f. Inconsistent but capable. Encouraging reappearance when third to Wyld Bill over C&D; player if in same form. |
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8th (5) (11/2 0%)Duke's Command |
11/2(0%) | (5) Duke's Command 11/2, Improved again up in class when third in the Listed Midnite Quebec Stakes here last time; significant jockey booking and effective over 8-10f. More to come at this distance back in a handicap, with the latest form looking strong. C&D win in December; third in C&D Listed race since but form might be muddling; drawn wide. |
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9th (10) (66/1 -65%)Bubbles Wonky |
66/1(-65%) | (10) Bubbles Wonky 66/1, Too keen and did not get home back up in trip when beaten 7l in a handicap at Chelmsford last time; effective over 7-10f. Bounce back needed and stamina remains a small concern. Feasibly treated and should be sharper for return but this is a rise in class. |
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10th (11) (66/1 -32%)Trojan Storm |
66/1(-32%) | (11) Trojan Storm 66/1, Again below best over an inadequate trip when well beaten in a handicap at Kempton last time; effective over 11-14f and the trip still looks on the short side. Ascot win in July but hasn't beaten a rival in two AW runs this winter. |
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11th (2) (16/1 -60%)Lord Melbourne |
16/1(-60%) | (2) Lord Melbourne 16/1, Ran to form off a stiff mark when beaten 10l in a handicap at Doncaster last time; had been in good form prior and is returning from a break. Capable fresh but the current mark might be tough enough. Good record since joining Ralph Beckett but may find this test on the sharp side. |

WYLD BILL doesn't appear to have finished his progression based on his win over C&D earlier in the month when defying an 8lb rise for his Kempton success in December. The five-year-old only went up 2lb and makes plenty of appeal once again. Regal Ulixes shaped as though the run was needed when making his first appearance since Royal Ascot at Newcastle last month. Beylerbeyi has run with plenty of credit in two starts following his Cesarewitch victory underlining his versatility trip wise. He completes the shortlist.

If unexposed 4yo REGAL ULIXES proves more tractable with a hood refitted he might prove the answer. Beylerbeyi is second choice.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | 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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1st (1) (11/1 -144%)Oxford Circus |
11/1(-144%) | (1) Oxford Circus 11/1, Bit keen up in trip when beaten 7l in a maiden here last time; effective at 6f/7f and acts on AW. Open to improvement but that is needed. Outran 40-1 odds on belated C&D debut when close third; didn't build on that last time. |
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2nd (7) (11/2 +89%)Jampa Ling |
11/2(+89%) | (7) Jampa Ling 11/2, Showed more than on debut when dropped in trip, albeit still finishing down the field in a maiden at the Curragh last time; a type to do better when handicapping. Poor efforts in two turf maidens last year; hard to fancy. |
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3rd (6) (11/4 +31%)Call The Cavalry |
11/4(+31%) | (6) Call The Cavalry 11/4, Solid effort when beaten 5 1/2l in a maiden here on debut; cheekpieces worn for the first time and off a short break. Effective at 6f and acts on AW; should make normal improvement. Decent effort when fifth on racecourse debut over C&D in Dec'; in the mix. |
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4th (8) (40/1 -60%)Aughlish |
40/1(-60%) | (8) Aughlish 40/1, Soldier's Call filly; half-sister to Wee Mary, moderate at 5f; dam was very useful at 5f as a 2yo. Looks an unlikely winner on debut. Half-sister 5f AW winner (RPR 63); dam 5f AW winner (73); best watched. |
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5th (11) (16/1 -191%)Luminessa |
16/1(-191%) | (11) Luminessa 16/1, Too free early in up in trip beaten 9 1/2l in a maiden here last time; effective 6f, acts on AW; can improve if settling. Fair fifth on C&D debut; weakened into seventh last time over 7f; may get involved. |
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6th (10) (10/3 -90%)Green Testimony |
10/3(-90%) | (10) Green Testimony 10/3, Struggled to get involved again, finishing well beaten in a maiden at Cork last time; should improve further for a good yard that does well. Well held in two strong turf maidens last year; good chance at this level. |
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7th (5) (20/1 +29%)Auguste Gusteau |
20/1(+29%) | (5) Auguste Gusteau 20/1, 7,000 euros Sioux Nation gelding; dam fair at 7f; wide draw; tough enough task on debut and others preferred. Sioux Nation gelding; dam placed 5f AW/6f turf (RPR 66); unlikely to make immediate impact. |
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8th (9) (150/1 -127%)Double Clutching |
150/1(-127%) | (9) Double Clutching 150/1, Better effort when dropped in trip despite missing the break, beaten 9 1/4l in a 3yo race here last time; speedily bred but yet to show much ability. Finished with just one rival behind her in each of her two starts; ruled out. |
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9th (12) (50/1 -79%)Schoolyard Days |
50/1(-79%) | (12) Schoolyard Days 50/1, Below debut form when dropped in trip and finishing down the field in a maiden at Naas last time; wide draw; needs more and may do better when handicapping. Okay racecourse debut but didn't build on that next time; others preferred. |
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10th (3) (200/1 -100%)Nelliestar |
200/1(-100%) | (3) Nelliestar 200/1, Again failed to beat a rival here last time; a poor performer who is impossible to fancy. Has beaten just one rival in eight maiden starts; exceedingly unlikely. |
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11th (4) (3/1 +60%)Akissfromarose |
3/1(+60%) | (4) Akissfromarose 3/1, 35,000 euros breeze-up purchase by Kameko; half-brother to Thunderbolt Rocks, useful at 9f; dam useful over 7f; wide draw; looks an unlikely winner on debut. 35,000euros breeze-up purchase; half-brother to three winners; check market. |
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12th (2) (12/1 +76%)Deirdreanme |
12/1(+76%) | (2) Deirdreanme 12/1, Sands Of Mali filly; half-sister to Erosion Risk, very useful at 5f as a 2yo. Makes her debut in a weak race and could have a say. Half-sister to four winners inc' Daintree (5f AW; RPR 75); market will reveal more. |

This doesn't look like a strong contest and GREEN TESTIMONY may be good enough to make a winning return. The Zoustar filly showed some promise in a couple of strong maidens on the turf last season and was last seen finishing seventh behind subsequent Group 1 winner Precise at Cork in August. She ran freely on both occasions and dropping in trip may help. Call The Cavalry ran a nice race on his debut when fifth here in December and could play a bigger part now. Money for the Danny Murphy-trained newcomer, Akissfromarose, would be interesting.

A weak contest. Zoustar filly GREEN TESTIMONY gets the vote after running okay races in strong turf maidens last season
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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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1st (4) (9/2 -13%)Bravethewaves |
9/2(-13%) | (4) Bravethewaves 9/2, Made too much use of and was unsuited by rain-softened ground when well beaten in a handicap chase at Catterick last time. Best around 2m4f, acts on GS and G; form in and out. Course winner; on a workable mark but far too inconsistent to rely upon heavily. |
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2nd (2) (7/2 +30%)Line Of Descent |
7/2(+30%) | (2) Line Of Descent 7/2, Needed run after a long absence comfortably held in a handicap chase at Southwell last time; trainer in form; effective 2m4f, needs decent ground; needs to show what ability remains. Safely held at Southwell this month but that run came after a long absence. |
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3rd (5) (7/1 +65%)Misteroddsocks |
7/1(+65%) | (5) Misteroddsocks 7/1, Made too much use of when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Warwick last time. Cheekpieces first time; off a short break; effective from 2m-2m5f; form so far modest and needs more. Ten-race maiden with unconvincing chase record this season; sports new headgear. |
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4th (6) (12/1 -118%)Elusive Knight |
12/1(-118%) | (6) Elusive Knight 12/1, Never jumped, was outpaced and looked in need of further when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Catterick last time. Effective at 2m on S; point winner who needs this step up in trip. Last of five on chasing debut but not beaten far and remains unexposed. |
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|F| (1) (10/11 +0%)Rehill Relic |
10/11(+0%) | (1) Rehill Relic 10/11, Travelled and ran to form when third, beaten 2l off 100 last time, but did not find as much as looked likely up the hill. Off the same mark here; effective from 2m-2m4f, acts on GS and G; improving over fences. Opened chasing account at Huntingdon in December and ran well in defeat last month; player. |

Connections of Line Of Descent will be hoping that he can improve for a drop in class on his second start after a long absence. However, REHILL RELIC appears to be the safest option. A winner at Huntingdon on his penultimate start, he wasn't disgraced off a 4lb higher mark when third at Sedgefield last month and this looks to be a fine opportunity to get his head back in front. The drop back in trip should suit Bravethewaves.

Line Of Descent has possibilities if last month's reappearance run brought him on but REHILL RELIC has very solid claims.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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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1st (2) (9/4 +65%)Peacenik |
9/4(+65%) | (2) Peacenik 9/4, Scored by 5 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark at Doncaster on his penultimate start; keen but ran to form, third beaten 4 1/4l off 128 last time, 1lb higher here; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on heavy and good; has potential from this mark and in form. Low-mileage 7yo; ended 2025 in good form at around 2m4f; big player on first 3m attempt. |
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2nd (10) (5/2 +0%)Call Me Legend |
5/2(+0%) | (10) Call Me Legend 5/2, Yard won this last year. Idled a touch but improved again when landing a handicap by a length off a 4lb lower mark at Wincanton last time; effective 2-2 1/2m, acts on good to soft and good; in form and may have more to offer as a stayer. Improving 6yo who commands respect on hat-trick attempt. |
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3rd (5) (10/1 +70%)Magical King |
10/1(+70%) | (5) Magical King 10/1, Never jumped or travelled not taking to blinkers when pulled up in a handicap chase at Kempton latest. Effective at 3m and likes plenty of cut; yet to fire over fences but on a good mark based on last year's hurdle form; must bounce back. Player if judged on last season's C&D hurdle form; disappointing over fences this term. |
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4th (7) (16/1 -129%)Jalisco Star |
16/1(-129%) | (7) Jalisco Star 16/1, Did it cosily and improved again when landing a handicap by 3 1/2l off a 3lb lower mark at Chepstow last time. Effective at 3m and further the better, acts on any; progressive hurdler who remains on a fair mark. 2-4 since returned to hurdling but this is tougher than the mares' race she won this month. |
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5th (6) (12/1 +70%)Champagne Twist |
12/1(+70%) | (6) Champagne Twist 12/1, Stopped quickly when pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Warwick latest. Effective at 2 1/2m and suited by decent ground; out of form. Pulled up on last three chase/hurdle runs; big leap of faith is required to support him. |
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6th (3) (16/1 -300%)Big City Roller |
16/1(-300%) | (3) Big City Roller 16/1, Threat fell late but would have won anyway when landing a handicap by 18l off a 3lb lower mark at Lingfield last time. Effective 2m4f-2m7f and acts with cut; unexposed and progressive, thrown in on chase form, with more to come upped to 3m. Won two small-field chases this season (both 2m4f, heavy); faces different test here. |
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7th (4) (11/1 -69%)Benign Dictator |
11/1(-69%) | (4) Benign Dictator 11/1, Scored by 4 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark at Warwick on his penultimate start; outpaced and unsuited by the way the race developed when fourth, beaten 13l off 124 last time, same mark here; effective 2 1/2-3 1/4m, acts on any; unexposed as a stayer. Good winner at Warwick on New Year's Eve but below that form since; new PB needed. |
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8th (1) (10/1 +60%)Tiny Tetley |
10/1(+60%) | (1) Tiny Tetley 10/1, Yard won this last year. Made too much use of and set it up for a closer when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Wincanton latest; enjoys making it; effective at 3m, acts on soft and good ground; generally consistent. Won four times last season but yet to strike form after four chase/hurdle runs this term. |
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9th (9) (6/1 -9%)Kruger Park |
6/1(-9%) | (9) Kruger Park 6/1, Built on revival previous start when landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off a 2lb lower mark at Fontwell last time; effective 2 1/2-3m and acts with cut; back in form and latest win franked. Good fourth over C&D in November and kept on stoutly to win at Fontwell on Boxing Day. |

BENIGN DICTATOR is a proven stayer having won over 3m2f at Warwick in December. Upped in class when fourth at Huntingdon last time, the nine-year-old remains of interest at this level with Sean Bowen taking over the reins. The leading rider also steered Jalisco Star to victory at Chepstow a fortnight ago and she could feature again raised only 3lb, while Fierce Warrior may well bounce back from a disappointing effort here in December and is preferred to Kruger Park.

Low-mileage 7yo PEACENIK (nap) ended last year in good form at around 2m4f and could quite plausibly have untapped potential over 3m.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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) (9/4 +50%)Apiarist |
9/4(+50%) | (2) Apiarist 9/4, Ran to form back up in trip when beaten 2 1/4l off this mark at Newcastle last time; effective at 7/8f; likely to go well once again. Brings respectable form; possibilities with Jack Callan taking off 5lb. |
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(3) (3/1 +70%)Superposition |
3/1(+70%) | (3) Superposition 3/1, Too keen and below form when beaten 7l in a handicap at Kempton last time; had been in good form prior; returning from a break; wide draw; suited by 7/8f; better than latest but needs to settle. Scored under Hector Crouch on reappearance last term; interesting. |
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(1) (11/2 -38%)Popmaster |
11/2(-38%) | (1) Popmaster 11/2, Ran to form when second, beaten 1/2l off 97 last time, and competes from the same mark here; effective at 7/8f; good chance if turned out again quickly. Still useful aged eight and ran creditably on Wednesday when bidding for a Kempton double. |
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(8) (6/1 +45%)North View |
6/1(+45%) | (8) North View 6/1, Below form when eighth, beaten 4 1/2l off 82 last time, from the same mark here; effective at 7/8f; bounce back needed. May yet confirm the form of reappearance win; not written off. |
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(9) (15/2 -25%)High On Hope |
15/2(-25%) | (9) High On Hope 15/2, Bit keen and did not quite get home when sixth, beaten 3l off 82 last time, from the same mark here; wide draw; effective at 7/8f; needs more off this mark. Hindered by steady pace last time; progressive otherwise on AW. |
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(4) (12/1 -20%)Legal Reform |
12/1(-20%) | (4) Legal Reform 12/1, Ran to form when fourth, beaten 3l off 93 last time, and is 1lb lower here; effective at 7/8f, acts on AW; can go well again back up to 8f. All wins at 7f but latest effort suggests this return to 1m is worth a go. |
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(7) (16/1 -129%)Eupator |
16/1(-129%) | (7) Eupator 16/1, Not quite at best off a new mark when third, beaten 3l off 82 last time, and is 2lb higher here; effective at 8-12f; drop in trip could work in his favour. Remains of interest, assuming he settles better back down in trip. |
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(10) (28/1 -273%)Sheikh Raj |
28/1(-273%) | (10) Sheikh Raj 28/1, Weak finishing effort when beaten 9l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; off a short break; effective at 7/8f; competitive mark but bounce back needed. Still a maiden but receives plenty of weight all round; could go well. |
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(6) (28/1 -211%)Tiger Crusade |
28/1(-211%) | (6) Tiger Crusade 28/1, Met a wide bend and had a bit too much to do when second, beaten 1 1/2l off 85 last time, from the same mark here; trainer in form; best at 7f, effective at 6f; first run at 8f since 2021. Has recent course form (7f) and this return to 1m is worth exploring. |
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(5) (80/1 -142%)Diderot |
80/1(-142%) | (5) Diderot 80/1, Never in it from off the pace down in trip when beaten 10l in a handicap at Southwell last time; usually held up; wide draw; effective at 8-12f; step back up in trip may help. The amount of ability he retains is not clear; second run for new yard. |

APIARIST may well have finished closer at Newcastle last time had he not been hampered at a crucial point and the use of Jack Callan's 5lb claim gives him every chance of getting his head back in front. Eupator was denied a hat-trick of victories at Wolverhampton on his latest outing but remains capable of being in the mix. Others for the shortlist are Legal Reform and Tiger Crusade.

This looks the ideal next step for APIARIST who could well regain the winning thread with Jack Callan taking off a useful 5lb.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | 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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(8) (7/2 +30%)Iff In Doubt |
7/2(+30%) | (8) Iff In Doubt 7/2, Ran about to form when beaten 3l off this mark here last time; bred to sprint but gets 7f and acts on AW. Gelded in the autumn, a consistent sort who can go well again. Good efforts in defeat over C&D last three times; experienced rider takes over now. |
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(1) (4/1 -14%)Electric Night |
4/1(-14%) | (1) Electric Night 4/1, Bit below expectations but a decent run when beaten 5 1/4l into third in a maiden here last time; probably effective over 7/8f and acts on AW; has probably reached her level. Solid efforts in m'dens; might not have much up sleeve for h'cap bow but claimer helps. |
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(6) (5/1 +29%)Cisterna |
5/1(+29%) | (6) Cisterna 5/1, Lacked pace when beaten 7 1/4l in a nursery at Navan last time, having been in good form prior; returning from a break. Effective at 6f and further is not certain to suit; needs to bounce back. Moderate form in nurseries overall, except runner-up finish on penultimate. |
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(12) (13/2 +13%)Beau Army |
13/2(+13%) | (12) Beau Army 13/2, Made plenty of use of when sixth, beaten 5l off 52 last time and now 1lb higher; from a top course trainer. Effective over 6/7f and acts on AW; the mark may be a bit high now. Won 6f nursery in Nov' and followed up last month; few excuses when well beaten latest. |
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(9) (7/1 -40%)Queen Leila |
7/1(-40%) | (9) Queen Leila 7/1, Ran to form when beaten 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark here last time; suited by 7f and acts on AW. Exposed but remains capable from this revised mark. Heavily backed into 7-2 fav' last time but beaten 0.5l by Beau Army; can go well. |
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(3) (7/1 +13%)Battleforsupremacy |
7/1(+13%) | (3) Battleforsupremacy 7/1, Disappointing favourite for no obvious reason when well beaten in a handicap here last time; cheekpieces are applied for the first time. Probably effective at 6/7f on AW and on a workable mark, but has something to prove after that run. Debut h'cap winner has been out of luck in two runs since; no surprise to see him feature. |
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(10) (11/1 +67%)Elora Prince |
11/1(+67%) | (10) Elora Prince 11/1, Below form when tried in cheekpieces and beaten 9l in a nursery at Gowran Park last time; returning from a break. Effective at 7f but beginning to look flattered by an outlier performance. Soundly beaten in all four nursery runs last year; gelded since but hard to recommend. |
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(4) (14/1 +30%)One Cool Bear |
14/1(+30%) | (4) One Cool Bear 14/1, Below form when beaten 7l in a nursery here last time, having been in good form prior; from a top course trainer and returning from a break. Effective over 6/7f; inconsistent but on a competitive mark. Winless from eight; best effort came over 6f in Oct' but unplaced in two subsequent runs. |
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(2) (16/1 -146%)Incredible Army |
16/1(-146%) | (2) Incredible Army 16/1, Improved for blinkers and a tongue-tie when dropped in trip to win a 3yo race here by 1 1/2l last time; effective at 6f and probably stays 7f; acts on AW and can rate higher if the headgear works again. Won three-runner contest last time in first-time headgear; fairly treated for h'cap bow. |
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(11) (22/1 0%)Iryna's Star |
22/1(0%) | (11) Iryna's Star 22/1, Did not settle when tried in a tongue-tie and beaten 9l in a handicap here last time; effective at 7f and acts on AW. Not the most reliable. Third behind Beau Army at 50-1 on penultimate; didn't back it up last time. |
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(13) (33/1 +18%)A Pretty Penny |
33/1(+18%) | (13) A Pretty Penny 33/1, Did not get home on ground described as too deep when beaten 9l in a nursery at Gowran Park last time; returning from a break. Effective at 7f; needs more. Well beaten in three m'dens and similar story on h'cap debut at Gowran; makes AW debut. |
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(7) (40/1 -186%)Princess Chloe |
40/1(-186%) | (7) Princess Chloe 40/1, Improved when stepped up in trip to finish fourth, beaten 8l, in a maiden here last time; effective at 7f and acts on AW. A small but progressing type who may do better again now handicapping. Best m'den run came over C&D last time when fourth; just 2.5l behind Electric Night. |
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(5) (66/1 -100%)Tenacious |
66/1(-100%) | (5) Tenacious 66/1, Poor AW debut off a break when dropped in trip and finishing down the field in a handicap here last time; hood applied for the first time. Effective at 8f; has a bit to prove. Unfancied and failed to beat a rival on C&D h'cap bow earlier this month; hood on now. |

INCREDIBLE ARMY doesn't look harshly treated in handicap company off a mark of 66. Jack Foley's charge still looked a touch green when springing a bit of a surprise in a three-runner rated contest here a fortnight ago. There looks to be more to come, especially stepping up in trip now. Electric Night has run well in a couple of maidens here recently and tops the weights. It looks like a prudent move to claim 7lb off her back and she is respected on her handicap debut. Billy Lee takes the mount now on Iff In Doubt after a couple of decent efforts and he's another to consider.

Springing a surprise in a three-runner contest last time, INCREDIBLE ARMY (nap) looks fairly treated for his first handicap
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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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(8) (11/4 +66%)Autonomous Cloud |
11/4(+66%) | (8) Autonomous Cloud 11/4, Below form after a mistake when pulled up in a handicap chase at Uttoxeter last time; off a short break. Effective around 3m and acts with cut; has a bit to prove in handicaps for now. Makes stable debut on a reduced mark; interesting, more so if strong in the betting. |
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(3) (7/2 +13%)Sainte Doctor |
7/2(+13%) | (3) Sainte Doctor 7/2, Ran to form beaten 1 1/2l off this mark at Fakenham last time; effective 2m4f-3m1f on a sound surface; consistent, step back up in trip a plus. Returned from a break with good second at Fakenham last month and high on the list today. |
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(9) (4/1 +60%)If Not For Dylan |
4/1(+60%) | (9) If Not For Dylan 4/1, Below form when beaten 22l into third in a handicap chase at Newcastle last time; enjoys making it. Suited by marathon trips and acts on soft and good; below his last win mark and generally consistent. Below last winning mark and hints of spark this season but needs something extra today. |
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(7) (11/2 -83%)Ladronne |
11/2(-83%) | (7) Ladronne 11/2, Travelled, returned to form down in class, good ride taking closer order mid-race off steady pace landing a handicap by 3l off a 4lb lower mark at Catterick last time; effective 2m5f-3m2f on S and G; back in form this year and respected off new mark. 12yo who has been better than ever this season following stable switch; respected. |
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(10) (17/2 +58%)Stratagem |
17/2(+58%) | (10) Stratagem 17/2, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Market Rasen last time; enjoys making it. Effective over 2m4f-3m and acts on heavy and good; on a good mark on hunter form but struggling since his layoff. Tumbled down weights but for good reason; hopes pinned on wind op prompting transformation. |
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(1) (10/1 +17%)Erne River |
10/1(+17%) | (1) Erne River 10/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase here last time; tongue-tie fitted for the first time and off a short break. Effective over 3m and wants decent ground; unreliable but goes well at Doncaster. Pulled up on sole run this term but on a handy mark on last season's best & likes it here. |
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(5) (14/1 +30%)Northern Poet |
14/1(+30%) | (5) Northern Poet 14/1, Again below form when pulled up in a handicap chase at Cheltenham last time. Trainer in form and returning from a long layoff; effective over 3m-3m5f on a sound surface and might need this after his absence. Won this last year; pulled up on final two runs last spring but can go well fresh. |
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(4) (22/1 -267%)Almazhar Garde |
22/1(-267%) | (4) Almazhar Garde 22/1, Ran to form beaten 3/4l off this mark at Catterick last time; off a short-break; effective 3m+ on a sound surface; on a competitive mark still. Enjoyed resurgent 2025; in the mix if returning from a break in similarly good form. |
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(2) (40/1 -60%)Chavez |
40/1(-60%) | (2) Chavez 40/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Ascot last time; enjoys making it. Effective over 2m-2m4f and acts on any ground; out of form and has plenty to prove for his new yard. Well handicapped on his old form but remains to be seen how much ability he retains. |

Almazhar Garde has strung a number of solid efforts together and is likely to be in the shake-up once again, while 2024 winner Ladronne must enter calculations following his Catterick success. However, the vote goes to Neil Mulholland's SAINTE DOCTOR. She drops in class following a staying-on second at Fakenham 40 days ago and is entitled to improve for that first outing since last May. It's also worth noting that Richie McLernon, who has steered the mare to victory six times in the past, is back on board.

The mare SAINTE DOCTOR (nap) returned from a break with a good second at Fakenham last month and can go one better.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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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(6) (6/4 +50%)Ardaddy |
6/4(+50%) | (6) Ardaddy 6/4, Every chance, ran to form beaten 2l off this mark at Lingfield last time; effective at 6/7f, acts on AW; running back into form. Creditable third over 6f and 1m for new stable; place claims. |
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(2) (7/2 +22%)Rainwater |
7/2(+22%) | (2) Rainwater 7/2, Ran to form beaten 2l off this mark at Southwell last time; effective 7/8f, acts on good and AW; capable of going well. Consistent this year; has gained both wins off current mark; fighting chance. |
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(4) (4/1 +47%)Book Of Life |
4/1(+47%) | (4) Book Of Life 4/1, Looked in need of stiffer test when fourth beaten 4l in a handicap at Newcastle latest; effective 7-10f, acts on AW; back below last winning mark, chance if building on latest couple of starts. Has made the frame in three of his five outings for new yard; in the mix. |
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(5) (11/1 +21%)Amber Honey |
11/1(+21%) | (5) Amber Honey 11/1, Far too free lit up by first time visor beaten 9 1/4l in a handicap at Southwell last time; usually held up; effective 7-10f, acts on AW; just 1lb above last winning mark but form is tailing off. Could prove dangerous off a workable mark if this is strongly run. |
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(7) (11/1 -57%)Ana Emaraaty |
11/1(-57%) | (7) Ana Emaraaty 11/1, Every chance, ran to form up in trip fourth beaten 2l off 57 last time, same mark here; effective 8-16f, acts on AW; in fair form, remains well treated on best efforts. Won over 7f in January; creditable fourth at Wolverhampton last time. |
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(8) (12/1 -50%)Pessoa |
12/1(-50%) | (8) Pessoa 12/1, Too much to do, looked in need of stiffer test beaten 3l off a 1lb higher mark here last time; effective 7-9f, acts on sound surface; below last winning mark, longer trip will suit. Course regular who is working his way back into form; 1lb below last winning mark. |
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(10) (16/1 -380%)Amarachi |
16/1(-380%) | (10) Amarachi 16/1, Too much to do having blown the start but ran to form beaten a neck off a 1lb lower mark at Chelmsford last time; effective at 6-8f, acts on AW; just 2lb above last winning mark, remains competitive. Creditable second in three of her four runs since upped to 1m; solid claims. |
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(11) (22/1 +45%)Bizarre Law |
22/1(+45%) | (11) Bizarre Law 22/1, Never threatened having missed the break down the field in a handicap at Southwell most recent start; trainer in form; off a short-break; effective 7-10f, suited by sound surface; bounce back needed. Failed to beat a rival in last two outings; had wind surgery since. |
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(1) (50/1 -52%)Our Misty Blue |
50/1(-52%) | (1) Our Misty Blue 50/1, Another poor run beaten 7l in a handicap at Southwell last time; effective at 7f on AW; needs more off reduced mark. Five-race maiden; far from solid on form. |
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(3) (50/1 +0%)Redhot Whisper |
50/1(+0%) | (3) Redhot Whisper 50/1, Never in the race down the field in a handicap here most recent start; effective 8-12f, acts on good to soft, AW; dropping in weights but out of form this year. Maiden; poor claims on his Wolverhampton efforts for new stable. |
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(9) (80/1 -21%)Purple Sky |
80/1(-21%) | (9) Purple Sky 80/1, Never in the race beaten 7l in a handicap here last time; effective 10f, may not get further; inconsistent in Ireland, bit to prove for new yard. Has failed to back up the form of sole Irish win; enough to prove. |

A chance can be taken on BOOK OF LIFE, who has twice shaped with promise at Newcastle since the turn of the year. Patrick Morris' charge was rated a whopping 30lb higher back in the spring of 2024 and, although not the easiest to win with, this looks like a decent opportunity. Ardaddy has been a model of consistency in recent starts and must enter calculations, as must Amarachi, who went agonisingly close at Chelmsford a couple of weeks ago.

Off a handy mark back up in distance, PESSOA is taken to record a seventh course win. Rainwater is second pick.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | 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) (2/1 +50%)Brewing |
2/1(+50%) | (3) Brewing 2/1, Ran to form when beaten 3/4l off this mark here last time. Effective at 7/8f and acts on AW; the mark looks fair and he continues in form. Six-time AW winner for William Haggas and found form for new yard recently; shortlisted. |
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(1) (5/2 +25%)Ocean Manifest |
5/2(+25%) | (1) Ocean Manifest 5/2, Ran to form back up in trip landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off a 3lb lower mark here last time; trainer in form; effective 7/8f, suited by give, acts on AW; in fine form, mark looks competitive still. C&D m'den winner bagged second win in a h'cap last time; 3lb rise is fair; big player. |
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(12) (6/1 +8%)Lahore Da King |
6/1(+8%) | (12) Lahore Da King 6/1, Dropped back down in trip and improved when second, beaten 1 1/2l off 66 last time, 1lb higher here. Effective at 7/8f and acts on AW; could progress further back up in trip. Back-to-back 7f winner here was runner-up last time after wandering badly; can go well. |
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(4) (8/1 +0%)Leopold The First |
8/1(+0%) | (4) Leopold The First 8/1, Well placed, ran to form when second beaten 4l in a maiden here latest; off a short-break; effective at 8f, acts on AW; fair claims on recent handicap form. Runner-up in three of his five C&D starts; knocking on the door. |
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(8) (9/1 -29%)Neo Smart |
9/1(-29%) | (8) Neo Smart 9/1, Ran to form back up in trip when beaten 2l off a 1lb higher mark here last time. Effective at 7/8f and acts on AW; more consistent of late and on a fair mark. Running well in defeat recently inc' when a close fourth behind Ocean Manifest last time. |
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(11) (10/1 +0%)Una Matata |
10/1(+0%) | (11) Una Matata 10/1, Never in it after a slow start when dropped in grade and beaten in a claimer last time; top course trainer. Effective at 7/8f and acts on AW; needs more back in a handicap. 3-8 for Ado McGuinness; up 3lb since 7f win earlier in month; put line through last time. |
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(2) (18/1 -13%)Musical Act |
18/1(-13%) | (2) Musical Act 18/1, Ran to form tried in cheekpieces beaten 3l off a 1lb higher mark here last time; effective 7-9f, acts on sound surface; ex-Godolphin, Listed-placed in US, working way down to a fair mark. Dual British winner showed slight improvement on Irish form when fourth last time. |
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(13) (18/1 -100%)Aratayvo |
18/1(-100%) | (13) Aratayvo 18/1, Step back in the right direction when dropped in trip and tried in a tongue-tie, beaten 4l off a 3lb higher mark here last time. Effective at 8f and best on AW; mark keeps easing but needs more. C&D m'den winner in 2024; best of 3 h'cap runs since came latest, behind a few of these. |
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(6) (22/1 -22%)Merlin The Wizard |
22/1(-22%) | (6) Merlin The Wizard 22/1, Never involved again when down the field in a handicap at Galway most recently. Effective at 7-9f and acts on AW; might need this outing. Three wins in Britain in 2023 but regressive in two seasons since; hard to recommend. |
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(5) (33/1 -83%)Free Solo |
33/1(-83%) | (5) Free Solo 33/1, Below form when beaten 9l in a handicap at Roscommon last time; returning from a break. Best at 7f; has lost form of late and needs to bounce back. Six wins split evenly between AW/turf; Lee takes ride on return from break; check market. |
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(7) (66/1 -450%)Shoot To Kill |
66/1(-450%) | (7) Shoot To Kill 66/1, Bit keen but ran to form when beaten 3l off a 1lb higher mark here last time; returning from a break. Effective at 7/8f and acts on AW; more needed. 12-time winner is on a workable mark if bringing his best after a break. |
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(10) (80/1 -220%)Albion Power |
80/1(-220%) | (10) Albion Power 80/1, Found little and was well below form when down the field here most recently; off a short break. Effective at 7/8f and suited by AW; inconsistent of late. Both wins came here but ran poorly in two starts following his victory. |
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(9) (100/1 -150%)Ruff Justice |
100/1(-150%) | (9) Ruff Justice 100/1, Never in it from off the pace back on AW when beaten 4l off a 2lb higher mark at Southwell last time; returning from a break. Effective at 6/7f; struggled in 2025 and looks flattered by 2yo form. Two-time winner as 2yo but didn't progress last year; best watched on stable debut. |

OCEAN MANIFEST is only 3lb higher than when winning here last month and can bag a third course and distance win. The Siyouni gelding is two from four here this campaign and was a good winner last time. That form has been boosted, with the runner-up Exquisite Acclaim scoring since. He beat Brewing late last month and that horse has been runner-up again since. Kevin Coleman's charge has to be respected. Leopold The First had a couple of solid runner-up efforts here towards the end of last year and is another that has to come into the mix.

Six-time winner BREWING gets the vote following two runner-up finishes recently and is well treated on best form
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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 +21%)Maximising |
11/4(+21%) | (4) Maximising 11/4, Too much to do but ran to form fourth beaten 3l off 77 last time, same mark here; trainer in form; effective at 7f, acts on AW; more to come. Low-mileage 4yo; scored readily in January; not disgraced behind Benacre since. |
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(1) (4/1 +11%)Benacre |
4/1(+11%) | (1) Benacre 4/1, Ran to form landing a handicap by a head off a 1lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; effective 7/8f, acts on AW; in solid form, remains well treated on best efforts. May remain competitive, having gone back up only 1lb for Newcastle win. |
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(8) (11/2 +45%)Beattie Is Back |
11/2(+45%) | (8) Beattie Is Back 11/2, Bit too free and tired late but ran to form beaten 1 1/4l off this mark at Newcastle last time; 7f suits, acts on AW; should come on for latest, longer trip a plus, mark fair. Close fourth to Abduction at Newcastle with reappearance under his belt; in the mix. |
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(5) (13/2 +28%)Stenmark |
13/2(+28%) | (5) Stenmark 13/2, Every chance, bit below form beaten 4l off a 1lb higher mark at Newcastle last time; blinkers first time; effective 7f, acts on AW; remains on fair mark. Behind a couple of today's rivals last time; blinkers seemingly need to help. |
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(2) (17/2 -6%)Ultramarine |
17/2(-6%) | (2) Ultramarine 17/2, Travelled strongly but too much to do having met trouble when closing beaten 2l off a 1lb higher mark at Kempton last time; effective 6/7f, acts on any; should come on for latest. Shaped well on reappearance; interesting with Toby Moore taking off a handy 7lb. |
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(10) (9/1 +25%)Grabajabba |
9/1(+25%) | (10) Grabajabba 9/1, Continued in poor form beaten 9l in a handicap at Southwell last time; visor first time; effective 7/8f, acts on a sound surface; eased further in weights but on long losing run. 0-10 in handicaps; chance partly depends on how well he responds to visor. |
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(7) (11/1 -10%)Revolutionise |
11/1(-10%) | (7) Revolutionise 11/1, Scored by a length off a 4lb lower mark at Chelmsford penultimate start; far too free last time, same mark here; suited by 7f, acts on a sound surface; generally consistent. Veteran whose form dipped last time when bidding for a Chelmsford double. |
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(6) (12/1 -33%)Giorgio M |
12/1(-33%) | (6) Giorgio M 12/1, Yard won this last year; ran to form third beaten 1 1/4l off 77 last time, 1lb lower here; effective 6/7f, acts on AW; generally consistent. Largely sound form this winter for new yard; has won over C&D; possibilities. |
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(9) (14/1 +0%)Abduction |
14/1(+0%) | (9) Abduction 14/1, Scored by 1/2l off a 2lb lower mark at Newcastle penultimate start; missed break down in trip last time; effective 6-8f, acts on any but wants cut over shorter trips; chance back up in trip. Beat a couple of today's opponents at Newcastle on penultimate outing. |
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(3) (22/1 -83%)Trouble Man |
22/1(-83%) | (3) Trouble Man 22/1, Long way below form down the field in a handicap at Newcastle most recent; cheekpieces first time; effective 5/6f, acts on AW; mark slowly easing but stamina concerns. Chance partly depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear. |
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(11) (40/1 -150%)Chifa |
40/1(-150%) | (11) Chifa 40/1, Scored by a length off a 3lb lower mark here penultimate start; poorly placed off steady pace last time, same mark here; effective at 7f, acts on AW; veteran in form until latest. Somewhat hindered by early trouble last time when bidding for C&D hat-trick. |
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(12) (40/1 +20%)Harbour Vision |
40/1(+20%) | (12) Harbour Vision 40/1, Scored by a short-head off a 3lb lower mark here penultimate start; never went a yard for claimer last time; suited by 7/8f, acts on sound surface; very quirky ride, goes best for Kieran O'Neill. Suited by this venue but it's nearly seven years since last win in this grade. |

BENACRE was able to build on an encouraging second-placed effort to go one better at Newcastle three weeks ago. Despite only winning by a head, Charlie Johnston's gelding was always in control and might have been underestimated by a 1lb rise. Maximising was back in fourth that day but is open to greater improvement than the selection, while Abduction and Beattie Is Back also have form ties with Benacre and must not be overlooked.

Back up in trip with Toby Moore taking off a useful 7lb, ULTRAMARINE is the suggestion. Giorgio M is second choice.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | 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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(8) (7/2 -27%)Blanc De Blanc |
7/2(-27%) | (8) Blanc De Blanc 7/2, Knew job and very promising debut when a neck winner in a maiden here on debut; effective 8f, may get further, acts on AW; big, nice type, should rate more highly. Well-backed when winning C&D debut; form doesn't look strong; will appreciate a trip. |
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(6) (4/1 +33%)Outlaw Man |
4/1(+33%) | (6) Outlaw Man 4/1, Improved when second beaten 3l in a maiden here latest; hood first time; suited by 8f, acts on AW; more to come. Finished 6l in front of Flanker Jet when runner-up over C&D last month; first-time hood. |
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(7) (5/1 +33%)Power Strike |
5/1(+33%) | (7) Power Strike 5/1, Night Of Thunder colt; dam unraced relation of a 2m winner; top trainer so needs respecting on debut. Night Of Thunder colt; dam of French 1m4f Group 2/US 1m3f Grade 2 winner; market can guide. |
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(3) (11/2 +50%)Whatchadoin |
11/2(+50%) | (3) Whatchadoin 11/2, Ran to form up in trip when second beaten 1/2l in a handicap here latest; effective 6-8f, acts on G and AW; consistent. Saw out the trip well on first try over C&D when second on handicap debut last month. |
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(1) (13/2 +28%)Echo Of Faith |
13/2(+28%) | (1) Echo Of Faith 13/2, Improved down in grade when winning a maiden at Roscommon by 3/4l last time; effective around 7f, acts on S and G; progressing. Value for more at Roscommon; half-brother to C&D Listed winner; should take to the surface. |
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(9) (9/1 -29%)Liberation Date |
9/1(-29%) | (9) Liberation Date 9/1, Well backed, improved when winning a maiden here by a neck last time; off a short-break; effective at 6/7f, acts on yielding and AW; on an upward trajectory. Stayed on well to lead close home over 7f in December; should appreciate the extra 1f. |
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(5) (12/1 +14%)All The Girls |
12/1(+14%) | (5) All The Girls 12/1, Ran to form when second beaten 3 1/4l in an auction race here latest; off a short-break; suited by 7f on AW; reliable and very useful. Bolted up here over 7f in October; good second next time behind a nice type; chance. |
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(4) (12/1 -33%)Flanker Jet |
12/1(-33%) | (4) Flanker Jet 12/1, Game effort up in class when second beaten a nose in a 3yo race here latest; suited by 7f, acts on good and AW; not sure step back up to 8f will suit. Won 7f maiden last month; beaten a nose next time; form got a nice boost; contender. |
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(2) (18/1 -100%)Redemption Road |
18/1(-100%) | (2) Redemption Road 18/1, Below form dropped in trip beaten 8l in an auction race at Naas last time; in good form prior; returning from a break; effective 7/8f, acts with cut; bounce back needed. Tipperary maiden winner; ran a smart type close at Listowel; AW debut; contender. |

There looks scope for plenty of improvement from BLANC DE BLANC and the Irish 1,000 Guineas and Oaks entry has found a nice stepping stone. She was still a touch green when scoring on her debut here and that experience should have taught her plenty. Redemption Road sets the standard here off his mark of 89 but has to give 8lb to the selection. He had some nice turf form last year, particularly when runner-up to a nice sort in Limestone at Listowel. He does have to overcome an absence also. Echo Of Faith was progressive on the grass last year and is another interesting one on his return.

OUTLAW MAN had six lengths to spare over Flanker Jet when runner-up over C&D and he could improve again
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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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(7) (2/9 +64%)Starglow |
2/9(+64%) | (7) Starglow 2/9, 120,000 euros Space Blues colt; half-brother to Romantic Style, high-class at 8f; dam very smart at 7f at 2yo winning a Group 3 in France; top trainer; likely type. 120,000euros yearling; fine pedigree and powerful yard dominant in AW novice/maiden races. |
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(8) (5/1 -67%)Miss Lady Grace |
5/1(-67%) | (8) Miss Lady Grace 5/1, Good run off a break and to form when second beaten 2 1/4l in a novice here latest; effective, 7f, acts on AW, give may suit action; reliable type. 2nd over C&D on recent stable debut; sets the standard but vulnerable to a newcomer. |
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(4) (12/1 +64%)Bu Hail |
12/1(+64%) | (4) Bu Hail 12/1, Too green to show anything on debut well beaten in a novice at Salisbury only start; returning from a break; difficult to fancy. 22-1 and green on his 2yo debut last October (7f); bred to do much better at some stage. |
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(3) (22/1 -22%)Ay Up Duck |
22/1(-22%) | (3) Ay Up Duck 22/1, 18,000gns Earthlight gelding; half-brother to Clockwatcher, fair from 12f to 16f; dam very useful at 8f; likely to need more time. 18,000gns half-brother to AW winner Clockwatcher; dam a Listed winner; likely best watched. |
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(5) (25/1 -79%)Clatford |
25/1(-79%) | (5) Clatford 25/1, 20,000gns breeze-up purchase by Starspangledbanner; dam fair at 12f winning a couple of times in France; market may prove best guide. 20,000gns breeze-up 2yo; 7f perhaps on sharp side and stable's first runner since October. |
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(6) (40/1 -400%)Kakirra |
40/1(-400%) | (6) Kakirra 40/1, 50,000gns Australia colt; half-brother to Hornsby, smart at 7f; dam high-class at 8f; hood first time; stable can get them ready first time. 50,000gns half-brother to 4 winners with an RPR of 94+; hooded/apprentice-ridden on debut. |
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(2) (66/1 -65%)The Ubermensch |
66/1(-65%) | (2) The Ubermensch 66/1, Very similar run to debut beaten 10l in a maiden at Kempton last time; speed on sire's side, stamina on dam's; could be flattered by down the field ratings so far. Modest form in two 1m Kempton maidens this year; minor handicaps beckon. |

Miss Lady Grace has run well on a number of occasions so far and can give another good account of herself, but she sets only a modest standard and STARGLOW is preferred. Charlie Appleby's colt is closely related to Group 3 winner and French Guineas-fourth Romantic Style amongst others, so it's likely he'll be good enough to land this. Bu Hail made a low-key introduction at Salisbury in October, but switching to the all-weather on the back of a 148-day absence might bring about some improvement.

Miss Lady Grace should give her running again but STARGLOW is bred to be useful and can make a winning debut.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | 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) (10/3 +49%)Porsche Lad |
10/3(+49%) | (9) Porsche Lad 10/3, Ran to form beaten 2l off this mark here last time; effective 7-16f, acts on AW, yet to prove as good on turf; highly versatile and can go well again. Arrives here in good form; solid fourth over 7f last week on stable debut; trip a plus. |
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(12) (9/2 +59%)Echinacea |
9/2(+59%) | (12) Echinacea 9/2, Ran to form, even if not seeing it out when tried in new headgear, beaten 7l in the Rated Race here last time; in good form prior; effective over 9-16f; maiden in fair form until latest. Poorly treated by race conditions last time; front-runner has a better chance here. |
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(1) (9/2 -29%)Daonethatgotaway |
9/2(-29%) | (1) Daonethatgotaway 9/2, Ran to form when beaten 3l off this mark here last time; effective over 7-11f; in form and still on a fair mark. Hit the frame on his last 5 starts at 7f-10.5f; first try at 1m4f; top claimer retained. |
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(14) (5/1 +0%)Baila Conmigo |
5/1(+0%) | (14) Baila Conmigo 5/1, Ran to form when landing a handicap by 2l off a 5lb lower mark here last time; effective over 7-12f; in decent form and the mark remains fair. C&D winner this month; 5lb higher now and this is a tougher assignment. |
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(11) (8/1 -14%)Brandon Creek |
8/1(-14%) | (11) Brandon Creek 8/1, Ran to form back up in trip landing a handicap by 3/4l off a 4lb lower mark here last time; returning from a break; effective 8-12f on S, G and AW; chance if building on latest. Won 10.5f course handicap in November; this is tougher from 4lb higher but respected. |
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(2) (8/1 +0%)Benavente |
8/1(+0%) | (2) Benavente 8/1, Made some late gains but was never a threat when fourth, beaten 4 1/4l off 70 last time; 1lb lower here; effective over 8-12f; generally in good form. Fourth over C&D last week when running on from rear; player down in grade. |
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(7) (11/1 +8%)Pearl Jewel |
11/1(+8%) | (7) Pearl Jewel 11/1, Ran to form up in trip when beaten 6l in a handicap here last time; cheekpieces on for the first time; off a short break; effective over 12-16f; unreliable of late. Not far away in October from 1lb higher; lesser efforts since; wide draw to overcome. |
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(5) (14/1 -27%)Showyoutheropes |
14/1(-27%) | (5) Showyoutheropes 14/1, Ran to form back up in trip when beaten 2l off this mark at Yarmouth last time; returning from a break and may need this on debut for a new yard; effective over 10-12f. Newmarket winner for Tom Clover; loves fast ground; AW/stable debut; watch betting. |
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(6) (18/1 -100%)Church Mountain |
18/1(-100%) | (6) Church Mountain 18/1, Ran to form when third, beaten 5l off 65 last time; on the same mark here; effective over 8-12f; can go well again. Bounced back to form with commanding C&D win last month but has found it tougher since. |
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(4) (33/1 -106%)Sectarius |
33/1(-106%) | (4) Sectarius 33/1, Below form on stable debut when down the field in a handicap here most recently; effective over 10-12f; needs more. AW winner in Britain; folded tamely behind Church Mountain on stable debut last month. |
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(8) (40/1 -21%)Qamari |
40/1(-21%) | (8) Qamari 40/1, Below form when beaten 5 1/4l in a maiden here last time; effective around 9-11f; has a chance if bouncing back returning to handicaps. Beaten 1l on penultimate before lesser effort when last seen; AW handicap debut. |
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(16) (40/1 -21%)Kings Gesture |
40/1(-21%) | (16) Kings Gesture 40/1, Made too much use of when well beaten in a maiden here last time; effective at 11/12f; could improve now handicapping. Pulled up in bumper; has shown minor promise in three AW starts; handicap debut; reserve. |
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(13) (40/1 +20%)Electric Beauty |
40/1(+20%) | (13) Electric Beauty 40/1, Below form when down the field in a handicap here most recently; effective over 7-9f; struggling of late. Dual turf winner last year; handicapper has had her measure since; poor on AW lately. |
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(10) (66/1 -65%)Palazzo Persico |
66/1(-65%) | (10) Palazzo Persico 66/1, Again ran to a moderate level when down the field in a handicap here most recently; effective over 10-12f; hard to fancy on recent evidence. Four-time winner for Ed Dunlop (three on AW); tailed off last on first start for yard. |

BAILA CONMIGO has been progressive here over the winter and may be able to follow up on his course and distance win 16 days ago. The Inns Of Court gelding was a good winner then and a 5lb rise doesn't look harsh. Jack Kearney's 3lb claim offsets most of it.. Daonethatgotaway has been knocking on the door and has to be respected. Connections step up in trip and that could help. Church Mountain had the selection back in third when scoring here last month and is another that has to come into calculations.

On his first start for Pat Murphy, PORSCHE LAD ran an eyecatching fourth over an inadequate trip & will relish going back over further
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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) (7/2 +61%)Trucial Pearl |
7/2(+61%) | (9) Trucial Pearl 7/2, Late headway off a break when fourth beaten 4l in a handicap at Southwell latest; effective 6f, may get further, acts on AW; may come on from return run. Promising 4th at Southwell last time & that form has been well advertised since; unexposed. |
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(5) (4/1 -14%)Runninman |
4/1(-14%) | (5) Runninman 4/1, Game in a visor but probably went too fast early beaten 4l off a 1lb higher mark at Newcastle last time; probably effective 6/7f, acts on AW, best making running; tends to go too hard in front. Went off quick dropped to 6f last time and paid the price late on; more exposed than some. |
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(1) (9/2 +63%)Buckland Belle |
9/2(+63%) | (1) Buckland Belle 9/2, No chance after poor break beaten 5l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; probably stays 7f, acts on AW; may want return to 7f+. No improvement for handicapping this year; improvement a must. |
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(7) (7/1 +30%)Kanes A Lott |
7/1(+30%) | (7) Kanes A Lott 7/1, Went far too fast in front in visor well beaten in a handicap here latest; effective 6/7f, acts on AW; needs to settle in retained headgear. Not solid but there have been flashes of promise; drops in trip with Sean Levey booked. |
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(8) (7/1 +13%)Ganthorpe |
7/1(+13%) | (8) Ganthorpe 7/1, Visored and better run back to 6f reflecting ability beaten 3l off a 2lb higher mark at Newcastle last time; suited by 6f, acts on AW; seems to have found level. Not beaten far last time but improvement is required; headgear absent; stable run two here. |
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(3) (17/2 -21%)Elashgar |
17/2(-21%) | (3) Elashgar 17/2, Better effort second start back probably reflecting ability 8l third in a novice here most recent run; probably stays 6f and acts on AW; may have reached level. Steady progress in novice/maiden runs; well bred; potential big improver in handicaps. |
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(10) (11/1 -69%)He Bangs The Drums |
11/1(-69%) | (10) He Bangs The Drums 11/1, Went too fast early well beaten in a handicap at Southwell latest; similar form 5/6f though latter stretches stamina, acts on AW, likes to lead; may improve rating if settles better. Modest eight-race maiden; dropping down the weights but he has a point to prove. |
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(4) (12/1 -100%)Coparisi |
12/1(-100%) | (4) Coparisi 12/1, Bit too free in front and caught late but ran to form down in trip beaten a neck off a 3lb lower mark at Redcar last time; returning from a break; the one to beat if fit. Placed in Class 6 nurseries on last two runs; dam a half-sister to Kachy so AW may suit. |
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(2) (22/1 +33%)Tickettothestars |
22/1(+33%) | (2) Tickettothestars 22/1, Off a break, outpaced and ran poorly well beaten in a handicap at Southwell latest; visor first time; usually held up; off a short-break; effective 5/6f, acts on a sound surface; has lost form. Struggled in handicaps thus far but drops in grade with a visor fitted; not discounted. |
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(6) (25/1 -108%)Doilookokay |
25/1(-108%) | (6) Doilookokay 25/1, Fair run off a break when fourth beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap at Newcastle latest; effective 5f, acts on AW; entitled to come on a bit from return run. AW win last summer (5f); sharper for recent return to action; not fully exposed on AW. |
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(11) (25/1 -56%)Magnificent Mel |
25/1(-56%) | (11) Magnificent Mel 25/1, Probably didn't stay beaten 7l in a handicap at Kempton last time; effective 6f, acts on AW; needs this return to shorter and could go well at a price. Return to 6f in her favour but peak RPR of 43 confirms she needs a good step forward. |

Kevin Ryan's yard is back among the winners and COPARISI is fancied to make a bold bid on her return to action. Beaten only a neck at Redcar in October, the unexposed daughter of Ardad is likely to prove competitive off her current mark. Elashgar is another with plenty of scope handicapping for the first time, while Doilookokay could be seen in a better light with a recent comeback fourth at Newcastle under his belt.

Kanes A Lott could fare better dropped back to 6f but TRUCIAL PEARL is taken to build on last month's promising Southwell fourth.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | 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) (10/11 +55%)Gaucher |
10/11(+55%) | (4) Gaucher 10/11, Travelled well and improved when dropped in trip to win a handicap here by 6l last time. Returns from a short break and is best around 12f, having not quite stayed 16f, but may have enough speed for this. Smart hurdler; bolted up in 1m4f course handicap last time; must have strong credentials. |
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(3) (9/4 +0%)Dallas Star |
9/4(+0%) | (3) Dallas Star 9/4, Won this race last year and ran to form when second, beaten 1 1/2l, in a Rated Race here latest after stepping up in trip. Effective over 10-16f, generally consistent and likes AW, with this drop in trip a plus. Group 3 winner won this race last year; hasn't won since but good second on yard debut. |
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(6) (5/1 +64%)Tribal Star |
5/1(+64%) | (6) Tribal Star 5/1, Ran to form when third, beaten 3 1/4l, in a handicap here on his most recent start. Trained by a top course trainer and effective over 10-16f, generally consistent, although this drop in trip is not certain to suit. Closely matched with Crypto Force on latest run here (2m); might struggle on these terms. |
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(7) (18/1 -50%)Tyson Fury |
18/1(-50%) | (7) Tyson Fury 18/1, Made mistakes and was outclassed when finishing down the field in the Grade 1 Tattersalls Ireland Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown most recently. Effective up to 2m and acts on any surface, but looks up against it back on the Flat. Three-time Flat winner; well beaten in G1 hurdle on latest; probably wants further. |
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(1) (22/1 -340%)A Piece Of Heaven |
22/1(-340%) | (1) A Piece Of Heaven 22/1, Moderate on hurdles debut when he didn't get home and finished down the field in a maiden hurdle at Thurles most recently. Enjoys making it and is effective over 12-16f. Of some interest back on the Flat despite this trip being on the short side. Three-time Flat winner; 2nd in 2024 Irish Cesarewitch; has had his problems since. |
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(2) (33/1 -136%)Crypto Force |
33/1(-136%) | (2) Crypto Force 33/1, Ran to form when fourth, beaten 5l, in a handicap here last time after stepping up in trip. Effective over 12-16f and the drop back in distance may help. Two okay runs in handicaps since joining yard; stablemate Dallas Star has better claims. |
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(5) (80/1 -142%)Persian Bliss |
80/1(-142%) | (5) Persian Bliss 80/1, Well below form on turf debut when well beaten in a Conditions Race at Gowran Park latest, having been in good form prior. Returning from a long layoff with a tongue-tie fitted for the first time and is effective over 12-16f on AW. Might need this. Good record around here; dead-heated for 2nd in this race last year; 13lb better off now. |

GAUCHER was impressive on his last visit here and can strike again. The Frankel gelding quickened away in fine style then to score by a commanding six lengths and he looks to have plenty of gears to drop back in trip. A few of these look like they want further. The 105-rated A Piece Of Heaven would be a big player at his best but has been lightly raced in the last couple of years and weakened tamely on his return over hurdles at Thurles recently. Dallas Star ran well over 2m here last month and could be a bigger danger.

The most likely winner is GAUCHER, who bolted up in a handicap here when last seen and the strong-travelling type won't mind the drip
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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) (1/1 +43%)Cayman Tai |
1/1(+43%) | (2) Cayman Tai 1/1, Bit too much to do having blown start but ran to form down in trip beaten a length off this mark at Lingfield last time; suited by 6f, probably has pace for 5f, acts on any; capable but form erratic, well treated off unchanged mark. Poor strike-rate but more than enough ability to win at this level; slow starts last twice. |
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(3) (4/1 +20%)Hint Of Humour |
4/1(+20%) | (3) Hint Of Humour 4/1, Scored by 3/4l off a 3lb lower mark here in November; refused to settle last time and on same mark here; top course trainer; suited by 5f, acts on AW; filly on the up and major player. In good form since last August but she needs a personal best to defy this mark. |
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(7) (6/1 +57%)Phoenix Beach |
6/1(+57%) | (7) Phoenix Beach 6/1, Never threatened beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; best at 5f, acts on AW; needs to get fractions right but mark is easing. Conditions ideal, on good mark and better drawn than on last visit here; leading contender. |
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(1) (9/1 -125%)Way To Dubai |
9/1(-125%) | (1) Way To Dubai 9/1, Scored by 2 1/4l off a 5lb lower mark at Lingfield three starts back; too much to do having conceded first run last time, same mark here; effective 6-8f, acts on AW; in form, needs more off this mark. Arrives in good form but dropping down to 5f for the first time isn't sure to suit. |
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(6) (10/1 -11%)Gustav Graves |
10/1(-11%) | (6) Gustav Graves 10/1, Scored by 1/2l off a 1lb lower mark here in December; below form up in class sixth beaten 4l off 62 last time, 1lb lower here; suited by 5f, acts on AW; generally consistent, still above last winning mark. Conditions to suit and on a fair mark; will need some luck in running from stall 1 though. |
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(4) (11/1 -22%)Beaumadier |
11/1(-22%) | (4) Beaumadier 11/1, Every chance, bit below form beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap at Lingfield last time; in good form prior; wide draw; effective at 5f, acts on AW; has generally been in good form, could go well again. Conditions to suit and edging back down the weights; widest stall to overcome though. |
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(5) (25/1 -150%)Popular Dream |
25/1(-150%) | (5) Popular Dream 25/1, Scored by a length off a 2lb lower mark at Southwell in January; every chance, bit below form sixth beaten 3 1/4l off 66 last time, 1lb lower here; effective at 5f, best on AW; in form but mark may be high enough. Four Southwell wins but unplaced in five C&D runs; Gustav Graves may be stable's main hope. |

Second at Lingfield recently, Cayman Tai can race off an unchanged mark and another good account looks assured. Beaumadier could also shape well having finished fourth when last seen over C&D, while the 2024 winner GUSTAV GRAVES ran into all kinds of trouble in a tougher contest here a fortnight ago. Only 1lb higher than when successful at the track in December, Derek Shaw's sprinter looks worthy of another chance back at this level.

Cayman Tai is a key player if breaking on terms but PHOENIX BEACH saves his best for this C&D and he is well handicapped now.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | 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) (7/4 +22%)Casamorati |
7/4(+22%) | (2) Casamorati 7/4, Yard has won 2 of the last 5 runnings of this race. Starspangledbanner colt out of a dam who was useful at 7f and a winner on AW; from a top trainer and needs respecting on debut. Dam 7f AW winner (RPR 84); one of two debutants for yard; market will guide. |
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(6) (15/8 +81%)Sutton Hoo |
15/8(+81%) | (6) Sutton Hoo 15/8, No-show from off the pace when down the field in a maiden at Listowel most recently. Effective at 7f and this longer trip may suit. Returns with yard in red-hot form and is half-brother to two AW winners; check betting. |
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(4) (11/2 -22%)Lunar Tide |
11/2(-22%) | (4) Lunar Tide 11/2, Yard has won 2 of the last 5 runnings of this race. 70,000gns Sea The Moon gelding, half-brother to Cavolo Nero who was very useful at 8f; dam was smart at 10f and he could contend on debut for a top yard. 70,000gns foal; half-brother to 7f AW/1m winner Cavalo Nero; nice profile; player. |
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(5) (10/1 +60%)Path To Power |
10/1(+60%) | (5) Path To Power 10/1, 24,000gns Time Test colt; half-brother to Duke Of Oxford, useful at 16f; dam high-class at 12f; could have a say on debut. Time Test colt; 24,000gns yearling; half-brother to Duke Of Oxford (1m2f-2m inc AW). |
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(8) (11/1 -175%)Aurevoir Tristesse |
11/1(-175%) | (8) Aurevoir Tristesse 11/1, Briefly threatened before tiring late when beaten 5l in an auction race here on debut. Hood fitted for the first time; effective at 8f on AW and a likely improver. Sixth here over 1m last month; improvement likely stepping up in trip in first-time hood. |
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(13) (12/1 -85%)Snow Princess |
12/1(-85%) | (13) Snow Princess 12/1, Solid effort on debut when beaten 5l in an auction race here. Effective at 8f and probably stays further; should improve. Finished a head in front of Aurevoir Tristesse on debut; bred to get this far; shortlisted. |
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(9) (25/1 -150%)Chicago Moon |
25/1(-150%) | (9) Chicago Moon 25/1, Fair debut when beaten 8 1/4l in a maiden here. Middle-distance bred; should improve but needs to. Looked one-paced when beaten over 8l into ninth on C&D debut last month. |
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(10) (25/1 -79%)Coilins Girl |
25/1(-79%) | (10) Coilins Girl 25/1, Showed minor promise in a good maiden when beaten 8l here on debut. Should improve for the step up in trip. Towards the rear when ninth over 1m on debut here; will need to leave that well behind. |
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(14) (40/1 -186%)Tempted Angel |
40/1(-186%) | (14) Tempted Angel 40/1, Did not back up minor debut promise when down in trip and finishing down the field in a maiden here most recently. Quite speedily bred but seems to stay 10f; return to further may suit. Eyecatching debut run over C&D when fifth after racing wide; drop to 1m didn't suit latest. |
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(3) (50/1 -150%)Kart Of Gold |
50/1(-150%) | (3) Kart Of Gold 50/1, Fair effort on debut when beaten 8 1/2l in an auction race here. Trained by a top course trainer; speedily bred but effective at 8f, should improve although stamina has to be proven. Behind Aurevoir Tristesse and Snow Princess when seventh here over 1m on debut. |
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(7) (150/1 -50%)Annestown |
150/1(-50%) | (7) Annestown 150/1, Never figured when back from a break, finishing down the field in a maiden here most recently. Cheekpieces are fitted for the first time and she has yet to show any reliable form. Tailed off in 7f course maiden on yard debut; will need to obtain a handicap mark. |
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(11) (150/1 -200%)Ellie Roo |
150/1(-200%) | (11) Ellie Roo 150/1, First beaten and well held in a maiden here on her only start. Bred to stay but looked very short of pace on debut and may need more time. Australia filly was always in rear on C&D debut last month; has a proper staying pedigree. |
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(1) (150/1 -127%)Areyousure |
150/1(-127%) | (1) Areyousure 150/1, Never involved after a slow start when well beaten in a maiden here on his only start. Should do better at some stage, but that may come when contesting low-grade handicaps. Weak in the betting when slowly away and always in rear on 1m course debut a fortnight ago. |
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(12) (200/1 -150%)Peshwari Nan |
200/1(-150%) | (12) Peshwari Nan 200/1, Modest debut when well beaten in a maiden here on her only start. Looks in need of more time. Sent off 200-1 when well beaten on debut here over 1m two weeks ago; impossible to fancy. |

AUREVOIR TRISTESSE made a promising start here last month and may be able to step forward. The daughter of Caravaggio raced a bit keenly early on over a mile and after coming to challenge early in the straight, she flattened out in the closing stages to finish sixth to Handshake. A hood is tried and stepping up in trip should help, as her dam was a Listed winner over 1m4f. Joseph O'Brien introduces a couple of newcomers. Lunar Tide was a 70,000gns purchase as a foal and his dam was Listed placed. He also saddles Starspangledbanner colt Casamorati, whose dam was an all-weather winner in England.

There wasn't much between Snow Princess, Kart Of Gold and AUREVOIR TRISTESSE on their 1m debut but the latter is fancied here
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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) (6/5 +64%)Pride Of Donegal |
6/5(+64%) | (3) Pride Of Donegal 6/5, Ran to form appreciating step back up in trip beaten 2l off a 1lb higher mark here last time; visor first time; suited by 10-12f, all runs on AW; on a competitive mark and in form. Ran creditably over C&D most recently; possibilities if taking well to first-time headgear. |
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(8) (10/3 +44%)Market House |
10/3(+44%) | (8) Market House 10/3, Too much to do down in trip but ran to form beaten a length off this mark at Lingfield last time; trainer in form; effective around 12-17f, acts on AW; not ruled out if getting decent test. Form this winter suggests he's coming back to the boil, close third at Lingfield last time. |
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(1) (7/2 -100%)Francesco Baracca |
7/2(-100%) | (1) Francesco Baracca 7/2, Did it readily and improved again up in trip landing a handicap by 3/4l off a 4lb lower mark here last time; effective 14-17f; good chance in hat-trick bid if getting stiff test. Scored at Wolverhampton (1m6f/2m) in three of his last five starts; 1m4f winner in 2024. |
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(4) (7/1 +7%)Don Simon |
7/1(+7%) | (4) Don Simon 7/1, Made too much use of beaten 5l in a handicap at Kempton last time; stays 14f and probably needs stiff test/slow ground at 12f, acts on AW; fair maiden who retains potential. Lightly raced 5yo whose 2025 form suggests this reappearance may be the time to catch him. |
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(2) (14/1 +58%)Intinso |
14/1(+58%) | (2) Intinso 14/1, Continued in poor form beaten 9 1/2l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; effective 12-14f; regressive. Remains far from solid on his form for current stable; was useful for previous yard. |
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(7) (28/1 -12%)Thankyou Baroness |
28/1(-12%) | (7) Thankyou Baroness 28/1, Outclassed up in grade down the field in a handicap at Lingfield most recent; suited by 12f, acts on fast ground; needs more off this mark. Returns to an easier level but still hasn't backed up the form of her Doncaster win. |

FRANCESCO BARACCA has done most of his winning over further, but he is versatile regarding distance and dropping back down to 1m4f should be within range as he bids for a hat-trick of course wins. The son of Golden Horn has also performed well at this level and stepping back up in class shouldn't be much of an issue either. Gemmari won readily at Chelmsford but an 8lb rise looks harsh. Therefore, Pride Of Donegal could be a bigger danger if the first-time visor draws improvement.

Seasonal debutant DON SIMON is an interesting alternative to some in-form rivals which include the solid-looking Pride Of Donegal.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | 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) (6/4 +25%)Aneirin's Sword |
6/4(+25%) | (3) Aneirin's Sword 6/4, Well placed off steady pace and ran to form second beaten a neck off 63 last time, same mark here; cheekpieces first time; suited by 1m, acts on AW; game, has probably reached level but that may be enough here. Record of 1222 since handicapping; solid chance in first-time headgear. |
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(1) (9/4 +44%)Inherent Resolve |
9/4(+44%) | (1) Inherent Resolve 9/4, Dropped in from wide draw, never threatened looking to want stiffer test beaten 9l in a novice at Southwell last time; should get 1m+, yet to prove it, seems to act on AW; promise penultimate start and open to improvement. Justify colt who looks open to improvement now handicapping; interesting. |
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(2) (4/1 -78%)High Chieftain |
4/1(-78%) | (2) High Chieftain 4/1, Touch disappointing out-kicked off slow pace when fourth beaten 5 1/4l in a novice at Lingfield latest; effective 7f, may get further, give will suit; workmanlike sort with good attitude, may need stiffer tests such as this. Possibilities, provided he belies pedigree by staying this new trip. |
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(4) (15/2 -67%)Sup Of Red |
15/2(-67%) | (4) Sup Of Red 15/2, Touch outpaced and lot to do beaten 1 1/4l off this mark here last time; effective 7f, mile may suit better, acts on AW; entitled to improve from recent run. Eye-catching fourth at Wolverhampton on stable/seasonal debut; major player. |
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(5) (10/1 +38%)Spirit Of Mara |
10/1(+38%) | (5) Spirit Of Mara 10/1, Ridden with more restraint and saw out 7f well beaten 4l off a 2lb higher mark here last time; effective 6/7f, latter may suit, acts on AW; largely consistent and mark more sensible now. Signs of improvement over 7f here last time; could go well with longer trip likely to suit. |

ANEIRIN'S SWORD has filled the runner-up berth three times since winning at Chelmsford in early January and stepping the three-year-old up to a slightly longer trip, with cheekpieces added, could break the hoodoo. There has been very little to crab about his individual performances and a race such as this should be within his range. High Chieftain and Inherent Resolve are handicap debutants to monitor in the betting market, although Sup Of Red is more wily and could be a bigger danger on just her second start for Adrian Wintle.

Having caught the eye and looked a shade unlucky at Wolverhampton on her debut for Adrian Wintle, SUP OF RED (nap) gets the vote.
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