1 Tuesday 2nd January 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Tuesday 2nd January 2024

There were 22 Races on Tuesday 2nd January 2024 across 3 meetings. There was 7 races at Ayr, 7 races at Fakenham, 8 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Tuesday 2nd January 2024

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

12:30 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 29f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (Evens +60%) Felton Bellevue	0 Evens(+60%)	(3) Felton Bellevue Evens, Run with credit the last twice, latest when fourth of 12 in handicap chase at Lingfield (23.5f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Up in trip. Likely contender. Ended last year with two good runs at Lingfield (2m7f); needs to prove himself over C&D.
6	6 (6) (11/2 -118%) Doyens De Ante	5.5 11/2(-118%)	(6) Doyens De Ante 11/2, In good form earlier this year, scoring at Chepstow (26.3f) and Huntingdon (23.6f). Well behind when unseating at Fontwell when last seen in May but had a break since and has the assistance of an able amateur. Dual chase winner last spring but absent since May and has stamina to prove here.
1	1 (1) (13/8 +71%) Eclair De Guye	1.625 13/8(+71%)	(1) Eclair De Guye 13/8, Winless for almost 3 years and has been beaten a long way in both starts this term, latest under this pilot at Market Rasen in November. Tumbling down the weights at least. Cheekpieces back on. Not the force of old but this thorough stayer will appreciate today's ease in grade.
2	2 (2) (18/1 +20%) Finding Freedom	18 18/1(+20%)	(2) Finding Freedom 18/1, Yet to land a blow in 5 starts over the larger obstacles and was pulled up in first-blinkers at Thurles last month. Tries cheekpieces now. Well beaten in all five chases, the latest in blinkers; cheekpieces given a whirl today.

LTO Selection:

Jessie Lightfoot has won twice over fences and she made a promising return to action when third over hurdles at Catterick last month. She could mount a challenge, but still needs a career best off this mark, and a chance is taken on LE TUEUR, the only course and distance winner in the field. That success was in March off 4lb higher and on a similar surface, though he will need to jump better than when pulled up here last month. Felton Bellevue could also get involved if he bounces back to his better form.

Preference is for FELTON BELLEVUE, who arrives on the back of a couple of solid efforts and has the assistance of Gina Andrews. Jessie Lightfoot is feared most.

Regressive 10yo ECLAIR DE GUYE has not won since 2020 but he ought to be very well suited by this thorough stamina test.

12:30 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 29f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:45 Ayr Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (4/7 +48%) Esprit Du Potier	0.571429 4/7(+48%)	(2) Esprit Du Potier 4/7, Dual course bumper winner who made a positive start to hurdling career when second on return at Kelso (2m, good to soft). Ran to a similar level when filling same spot here (2m) 22 days ago and has every chance of going one better, especially with the longer trip sure to suit. Won 2 bumpers here; two short-priced defeats over hurdles but met useful one latest.
5	5 (5) (5/1 +0%) President Scottie	5 5/1(+0%)	(5) President Scottie 5/1, Placed on 2 of his 3 bumper starts last season and made an encouraging debut in this sphere when third in 14-runner maiden at this course (2m) 22 days ago, staying on gradually under hands and heels. Sure to improve, especially now upped in trip. Showed up well in bumpers; creditable 3rd on hurdle debut; looks sure to be suited by 2m4f.
3	3 (3) (7/2 -100%) Hombre De Guerra	3.5 7/2(-100%)	(3) Hombre De Guerra 7/2, Caught the eye when rattling home for second in a 2m novice hurdle here on reappearance. Not quite in same form when fourth back here (2m) last time but remains capable of better, especially now upped in distance. Good late headway on 2m hurdle debut; no improvement next time; remains of interest.
4	4 (4) (10/1 -25%) Paddy's Milestone	10 10/1(-25%)	(4) Paddy's Milestone 10/1, Unplaced sole outing in points but has shaped with some promise in a brace of 2m maiden hurdles and may do better now moving up in trip. Hinted at ability on hurdle debut; can improve for step up to 2m4f but work to do.
6	6 (6) (150/1 -500%) Sattam	150 150/1(-500%)	(6) Sattam 150/1, Showed fair form when in the frame all 3 starts in bumpers for D. K. Weld but was well held on hurdling/stable debut at this course 22 days ago. Some ability in Irish bumpers; finished remote on hurdle debut for new yard.
1	1 (1) (250/1 -150%) Cave Hill	250 250/1(-150%)	(1) Cave Hill 250/1, Limited in bumpers and showed nothing on his hurdling debut here 22 days ago. Up in trip. Modest in bumpers and on hurdle debut; step up in trip can suit; handicaps more suitable.
7	7 (7) (300/1 -200%) Born To Sparkle	300 300/1(-200%)	(7) Born To Sparkle 300/1, Looked a hard ride when well held in a Newcastle bumper on debut and has been pulled up both starts over hurdles. Long way back in sole bumper and has been pulled up in both hurdle starts this winter.

LTO Selection:

ESPRIT DU POTIER (second) had President Scottie (third) behind by 12 lengths over 2m here last time when shaping as if a step up in distance would aid his cause. Therefore, the son of Montmartre can find normal improvement to get off the mark at the third time of asking in this sphere. As for the latter, he can prove the main threat again, with the six-year-old also being an unknown quantity over this trip. Paddy's Milestone has shown some ability so far in his career and completes the shortlist.

A few promise to be suited by the step up in trip, but none more so than HOMBRE DE GUERRA, who caught the eye rattling home from an unpromising position on his hurdling debut here in early November. Esprit du Potier and President Scottie rate the principal threats.

There was 12l between ESPRIT DU POTIER and President Scottie over 2m here last time and the former can confirm the placings.

12:45 Ayr Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:00 Fakenham Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
7	7 (7) (2/1 +33%) Wise Guy	2 2/1(+33%)	(7) Wise Guy 2/1, Point winner who shaped with some promise in a Bangor bumper/maiden hurdle 6 months apart. Still in touch when slipping up between 4 out and 3 out over C&D in November and has been given a breathing operation since. Point winner; placed on hurdle debut at Bangor; likely contender here.
5	5 (5) (9/2 +10%) Jimmy Boy	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(5) Jimmy Boy 9/2, Fair maiden hurdler in Ireland but has run some way below that level in a trio of starts for present yard, although had his chance ended by a bad mistake over C&D last time. Showed some fair form in Ireland last summer but beaten 50l+ on all three British starts.
4	4 (4) (9/2 +25%) Hawk Stone	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(4) Hawk Stone 9/2, Poor in bumpers but showed ability when sixth of 18 in a maiden hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f, heavy) 14 days ago and is entitled to build on that. Kept on steadily for respectable sixth on hurdling debut at Wincanton; each-way claims.
3	3 (3) (11/4 +54%) Grasshopper Time	2.75 11/4(+54%)	(3) Grasshopper Time 11/4, Modest maiden hurdler who ran below form on his handicap debut at Southwell (20.4f, soft, 16/1) 16 days ago. Back down in trip. Weakened on first two British starts but has claims if judged on Tramore second in October.
9	9 (9) (12/1 +82%) Sir Cilia	12 12/1(+82%)	(9) Sir Cilia 12/1, Down the field in varied events on the Flat and would be an unlikely winner on hurdle debut. Well down the field in all four Flat races; makes hurdling debut today.
1	1 (1) (28/1 +72%) Cocardier	28 28/1(+72%)	(1) Cocardier 28/1, Has shown nothing in a brace of bumpers and easily passed over making hurdling bow in first-time cheekpieces after 10 months off. Well beaten in two bumpers in early part of last year; cheekpieces on for hurdle debut.
2	2 (2) (28/1 -40%) Eloso	28 28/1(-40%)	(2) Eloso 28/1, Fair winner on the Flat at up to 12f for Gay Kelleway but has been well held both starts over hurdles. Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code. Fair on the Flat but has struggled on first two hurdling starts.

LTO Selection:

Just Gino disappointed when sent off favourite for his hurdling debut at Bangor last month when beaten 19 lengths into fifth, but he did pull too hard that day and may be a different proposition here. With the James Owen horses in good heart, Jimmy Boy could challenge for the places, but preference is for WISE GUY. Third at Bangor in October, he was running a big race before slipping up four out here in November, and may make amends now on his first start after wind surgery.

Expensive point scorer JUST GINO should be all the wiser for his recent hurdling debut and gets the nod to open his account at the second time of asking in this sphere. Wise Guy was still in touch when slipping up between 4 out and 3 out over C&D at the beginning of November and could go well following a breathing operation, with Hawk Stone another to consider having shown some promise in a big-field maiden hurdle at Wincanton.

Irish point winner JUST GINO weakened into fifth on last month's hurdling debut but not before shaping with significant promise.

13:00 Fakenham Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:15 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (5/2 +29%) Beat The Retreat	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(3) Beat The Retreat 5/2, Showed improved form to get off the mark in 8-runner handicap hurdle at this course (18f, soft, 9/1) 13 days ago, pushed out. Not taken lightly in follow-up bid. Won over 2m2f here last time and should be fine back up in trip; open to further progress.
6	6 (6) (6/1 +50%) Lincoln Burrows	6 6/1(+50%)	(6) Lincoln Burrows 6/1, Gambled on and showed improved form to make a successful handicap debut at Newcastle in April. Hasn't reproduced that form since, though wasn't seen to best effect when seventh of 12 at aforementioned venue on most recent outing. Back up in trip. Successful handicap debut at Newcastle last April, but poor since returning in October.
14	14 (14) (6/1 +8%) Ambush Annie	6 6/1(+8%)	(14) Ambush Annie 6/1, Attracted support but failed to improve on first run since leaving Neil Mulholland when 14¾ lengths third of 8 to Beat The Retreat in handicap hurdle (10/3) at this course (18f, soft) 13 days ago. Around 15l behind Beat The Retreat here 13 days ago, but step back up in trip should suit.
1	1 (1) (10/3 -11%) Clovis Boy	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(1) Clovis Boy 10/3, Built on his handicap debut/reappearance when seeing off 7 rivals over 2½m in the mud at Hexham in November. Remains capable of better. 5lb higher than for Hexham win last time; form franked and further improvement likely.
13	13 (13) (15/2 +38%) Lewa House	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(13) Lewa House 15/2, Successful at Hexham last season but wasn't at his best when fifth in 8-runner handicap hurdle back there (23.3f, heavy) 53 days ago. Cheekpieces reapplied. 1lb below his sole winning mark and no surprise if he hits the frame again.
8	8 (8) (16/1 +0%) You Some Girl	16 16/1(+0%)	(8) You Some Girl 16/1, Fair bumper winner who attracted support and was in the process of showing better form when falling at Sedgefield in November. Not in same form at Kelso since, however. Fell heavily at Sedgefield in November; may still have been feeling the effects last time.
5	5 (5) (17/2 -70%) Follow Charlie	8.5 17/2(-70%)	(5) Follow Charlie 17/2, Lightly-raced maiden who ran his best race to date when second to a subsequent winner in 8-runner handicap at this course (16f, soft) 22 days ago, clear of rest. Much respected up in trip. Chased home a subsequent winner on handicap debut here last month; bred to stay.
2	2 (2) (20/1 -100%) Barney Stinson	20 20/1(-100%)	(2) Barney Stinson 20/1, Tumbled in the weights for this yard but was holding his own at this kind of level in summer 2022 and probably needed the run after 16 months off when comfortably held at Carlisle 30 days ago. 0-14 over hurdles; needs to step up plenty on last month's return from a long absence.
10	10 (10) (25/1 +0%) Perfect Arch	25 25/1(+0%)	(10) Perfect Arch 25/1, Long-standing maiden who is struggling for form at present so easy enough to look elsewhere. Runner-up at Down Royal last March, but nowhere near that form since and 0-28 under rules.
4	4 (4) (28/1 -100%) On We Go	28 28/1(-100%)	(4) On We Go 28/1, Won 3 times last season, with her latest success here (24.3f) in February. However, has lost her way since then, again offering little back from 5 months off at Doncaster (24.4f) 27 days ago. 5lb lower than when winning here last February, but her performances since have been poor.
7	7 (7) (33/1 -106%) Rory's Story	33 33/1(-106%)	(7) Rory's Story 33/1, No great shakes in bumpers but has given the impression in novices/maidens that she could do better now venturing into handicaps. Placed in two of her three bumpers, but has shown little over hurdles; handicap debut.
12	12 (12) (100/1 -525%) Silver Vision	100 100/1(-525%)	(12) Silver Vision 100/1, Suited by how the race developed when landing a Musselburgh juvenile hurdle in November 2022 and has made little impact in handicaps since. Showed nothing in seven starts (one on the Flat) last year; easily opposed.
11	11 (11) (125/1 -400%) Lifetime Adventure	125 125/1(-400%)	(11) Lifetime Adventure 125/1, Soundly beaten in bumpers and failed to beat a rival on handicap debut at this course (16f, soft) 22 days ago, albeit not knocked about. Step back up in trip needs to bring about improvement. Modest efforts in bumpers and hurdles; a very long way behind Follow Charlie last time.
9	9 (9) (125/1 -89%) Manfrominverlochy	125 125/1(-89%)	(9) Manfrominverlochy 125/1, Yet to show any worthwhile form over hurdles and impossible to make a case for. Has yet to show any real ability, failing to complete in his last three starts.

LTO Selection:

BEAT THE RETREAT gained a first career success here just before Christmas and the extra couple of furlongs on this occasion is unlikely to stop Nick Alexander's gelding from taking another step forward. Hexham scorer Clovis Boy is likely to go well following a 5lb rise from the handicapper. Follow Charlie appears to be going the right way based on his recent second here, while others to note include Barney Stinson and Lewa House.

CLOVIS BOY got off the mark at Hexham in November and a 5 lb rise may not be enough to prevent the follow up with conditions in his favour once again. Fellow last-time-out winner Beat The Retreat and Follow Charlie head up the opposition.

The vote goes to topweight CLOVIS BAY who got off the mark in heavy ground at Hexham last time. Further progress is very possible.

13:15 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:30 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (4/1 +0%) My Girl Lollipop	4 4/1(+0%)	(3) My Girl Lollipop 4/1, Maiden who was in good form over hurdles when last seen, placed for third consecutive start at Warwick (25f) in May. Has since left Stuart Edmunds and interesting what the market makes of her now chasing back from 8 months off. In good form over hurdles last spring; makes chase/stable debut after 246-day absence.
5	5 (5) (5/2 +9%) Ya Know Yaseff	2.5 5/2(+9%)	(5) Ya Know Yaseff 5/2, Improved fitted with blinkers, winning handicaps at Worcester/Newton Abbot (at up to 25.7f) in September. Mixed bag since but her latest Wincanton second over 25f was a solid display. Claims with a repeat. Not one to rely upon but ran well at Wincanton last month and is suited by this track.
4	4 (4) (9/4 +50%) Brandisova	2.25 9/4(+50%)	(4) Brandisova 9/4, Landed hurdle/C&D chase double early on last year and returned with a good third at Lingfield (23.5f) in November. Hasn't kicked on in 2 subsequent outings but her mark is steadily easing and re-united with Bryony Frost here. C&D winner off today's mark in March but needs to better her recent efforts.
7	7 (7) (10/1 +70%) Country Kitten	10 10/1(+70%)	(7) Country Kitten 10/1, Caused a surprise when taking 6-runner handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (23.1f, heavy) in March, but that is very much a standout effort and she's failed to complete both starts in this sphere. 40-1 hurdle winner last March but has poor completion record for this yard; too risky.
6	6 (6) (17/2 +74%) Moon Eagle	8.5 17/2(+74%)	(6) Moon Eagle 17/2, Patchy form for Gavin Cromwell in Ireland and she hasn't threatened in 6 starts for present yard. Looked out of sorts in both chases in the autumn and now 0-15 overall.
1	1 (1) (17/2 -89%) Lady Tremaine	8.5 17/2(-89%)	(1) Lady Tremaine 17/2, Dual winner over hurdles who made a promising start over fences last spring, making the frame in mares' handicaps at Ffos Las/Southwell. Ran no sort of race when pulled up at Bangor (3m) in May but no surprise to see a better showing back from 7 months off. Not seen since a poor run last May but a danger to all if fully tuned up.

LTO Selection:

Brandisova has a two out of three win record here which makes her worthy of close attention, but she has been beaten 23 and 20 lengths on his last two starts which hardly inspires confidence. YA KNOW YASEFF looks the likelier winner for David Pipe after a solid second at Wincanton last time out following two wins over fences earlier in 2023. She could get back to winning ways here off just 1lb higher, though My Girl Lollipop could give her a race if she takes to fences at the first attempt.

YA KNOW YASEFF quickly returned to form having stepped back up in trip when second at Wincanton 2 weeks ago and a repeat should see David Pipe's mare play a lead role once more. Auditoria and Lady Tremaine head up the dangers.

It might pay to chance the fitness of LADY TREMAINE, who made a promising start to her chasing career towards the end of last season.

13:30 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:45 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (3/1 +25%) Dorking Cock	3 3/1(+25%)	(1) Dorking Cock 3/1, Lightly raced for this yard and bounced back to form to capitalise on much lower mark over hurdles at Navan (22f, heavy) in November. Still going okay when unseated in last month's Becher Chase at Aintree and this rates less demanding. Smart 3m hunter chaser; hurdle winner on return; unseated over big Aintree fences since.
4	4 (4) (5/1 -43%) Haute Estime	5 5/1(-43%)	(4) Haute Estime 5/1, Kept on gamely when opening chase account in Warwick mares' novice (20f) in March. Going well when falling at Perth in September and whilst she hasn't built on promise of that in 2 starts since, she can't be ruled out having eased in weights. Stays well; not yet lived up to hurdle promise over fences but still has chase potential.
2	2 (2) (7/2 -56%) Marown	3.5 7/2(-56%)	(2) Marown 7/2, Dual winner over fences during 2020/21 who went close on a couple of occasions last term and ran well back from 8 months off when runner-up in a C&D handicap 3 weeks ago. Lines up from unchanged mark but no sure thing to be in same form. Not yet won a handicap but good reappearance over C&D and thereabouts again.
6	6 (6) (9/4 +36%) Anti Bridgie	2.25 9/4(+36%)	(6) Anti Bridgie 9/4, Fair form in winning her first 2 starts over hurdles at Sedgefield and Kelso last season and shaped well in pair of chase tries this winter, creditable third behind another improving sort at Catterick (25.2f) 39 days ago. Worth considering from 1 lb lower mark. Novice hurdle wins at about 2m5f; made good start to chase career since upped to 3m1f+.
5	5 (5) (15/2 -25%) Up Helly Aa King	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(5) Up Helly Aa King 15/2, Course winner who last hit the target at Doncaster in February 2022 and solid second in handicap there (3m, good) back in March. Shaped as if better for the run on return at Cheltenham (20.6f) 18 days ago and likely he'll be much closer to form here. Course winner at 2m4f but suited by 3m and weighted to go well for in-form yard.
3	3 (3) (18/1 -29%) Mr Josiey Wales	18 18/1(-29%)	(3) Mr Josiey Wales 18/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles (at 3m) who was operating below best when last seen during 2021/22 campaign. Goes chasing on back of a lengthy break and interesting what the market makes of him with yard also saddling Haute Estime. Irish point winner; useful staying hurdler at best; off 2 years; new yard; check market.

LTO Selection:

UP HELLY AA KING failed to fire over 2m4f at Cheltenham last time but the veteran arrives here 2lb lower than when winning at Doncaster last February and 3lb lower than when second at the same venue two starts ago. With that in mind, a chance can be taken with the 13-year-old here, although recent C&D second Marown should not be discounted. Dorking Cock edges out Haute Estime to be best of the remainder.

ANTI BRIDGIE cemented her positive start over fences when third behind another improving sort at Catterick 39 days ago and, less exposed than most, she could be the way to go operating from a 1 lb lower mark. Haute Estime takes a handy drop in class and is feared, with Up Helly Aa King fancied to step up on his reappearance effort at Cheltenham last month.

This is open but ANTI BRIDGIE has made a good start to her chase career since upped in trip and is preferred to Marown.

13:45 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:00 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (5/1 +58%) Ol'river Shine	5 5/1(+58%)	(3) Ol'river Shine 5/1, Third in her sole point and made the frame in maiden events at Plumpton and Wetherby on her first 2 starts over hurdles. Out the back in 2 handicaps since, though, so arrives with something to prove. Made encouraging start to hurdling career but has struggled in both handicaps.
2	2 (2) (7/2 -27%) Stamina Chope	3.5 7/2(-27%)	(2) Stamina Chope 7/2, Has returned over hurdles in good form, runner-up twice before winning over 25f at Plumpton. Found 2m an inadequate test when 13 lengths third at Leicester latest and player now stepping back up in trip. Belatedly off the mark over hurdles at Plumpton in October; 2m7f on soft might stretch her.
5	5 (5) (7/2 +30%) Baby Sham	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(5) Baby Sham 7/2, Off the mark over hurdles here in May and also successful at Fontwell (3¼m) in June. Below-form fourth at Plumpton in 2 runs since returning from a break but has been cut a bit of slack by the handicapper. Dual winner on good ground in early part of season but conditions not ideal for her here.
6	6 (6) (9/4 -20%) Lady Salvador	2.25 9/4(-20%)	(6) Lady Salvador 9/4, Showed she can make an impact from a basement mark when second of 7 on her 19f Fontwell handicap debut/reappearance 44 days ago. Up in trip. Unlikely to be far away. Ran well in defeat on handicap debut (2m3f) and can improve again over today's trip.
1	1 (1) (11/2 +8%) Little Talks	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(1) Little Talks 11/2, Runner-up only start in Irish points. Only poor form in maiden/novice hurdles (beaten 21 lengths when third here latest) but does rate a possible improver now handicapping over further. Didn't achieve huge amount when keeping on for modest third in 2m4f maiden here last month.

LTO Selection:

LADY SALVADOR put in a career best when filling second place on her handicap debut at Fontwell in November and the unexposed eight-year-old merits the utmost respect here, despite a 3lb rise in the ratings. The consistent Stamina Chope appears to be the main threat based on her win at Plumpton two starts ago, while Inchiquin Spirit is another to note.

A case can be made for all of these. STAMINA CHOPE has had a good spell lately and gets the nod with the step back up in trip sure to suit her. Lady Salvado made a positive start to her handicap career when second at Fontwell, while Inchiquin Spirit and Little Talks rate possible improvers now handicapping over longer trips.

This can go to LADY SALVADOR, who made a good start to her handicap career over 2m3f and can improve again over staying trips.

14:00 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:15 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
5	5 (5) (4/1 +20%) Travail D'Orfevre	4 4/1(+20%)	(5) Travail D'Orfevre 4/1, Off the mark in this sphere when landing Carlisle handicap (15.9f) in October and ran to similar level when second at Hexham (15.6f, heavy, 7/2) 20 days ago. Ought to give another good account. 1-8 over fences; beaten by one unexposed last time; some stamina doubts.
1	1 (1) (5/2 -150%) Aubis Walk	2.5 5/2(-150%)	(1) Aubis Walk 5/2, Winner over hurdles earlier this year but left that form well behind when taking 6-runner handicap chase over C&D (soft) on debut over fences 22 days ago, comfortably. Likely more to come yet. Quite impressive on chase debut over C&D and 6lb rise should be very manageable.
4	4 (4) (10/1 +29%) Chapel Green	10 10/1(+29%)	(4) Chapel Green 10/1, Fair winner over hurdles who made a successful chase debut at Hexham in October. However, rather gone backwards since and looked beaten when falling late on at Wetherby last time. Tries longer trip now. Failed to progress over hurdles and chase campaign is following a similar path.
2	2 (2) (13/8 +41%) Ballycoose	1.625 13/8(+41%)	(2) Ballycoose 13/8, Posted his best effort yet when good second of 11 in handicap hurdle (3/1) at this course (20.4f, soft) 22 days ago, clear of rest. Tries larger obstacles now and is not taken lightly. Beaten by a veteran over hurdles here last time; bred to do well over fences.
3	3 (3) (15/2 -7%) Grain d'Oudairies	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(3) Grain d'Oudairies 15/2, Well below best at Ffos Las latest but had won 2 of his 4 starts over timber prior to that and warrants respect on chase debut. Recent winning hurdler; lightly raced for an 8yo and now goes chasing.

LTO Selection:

Travail D'Orfevre has more experience over fences than most and is hard to ignore off bottom weight, but he may be outclassed and have to settle for a place. Aubis Walk did catch the eye when winning on her debut over fences here in December and she can go well, but preference is for Irish raider BALLYCOOSE. Second here in a better race over hurdles last month, he has only had two starts since April 2022 and might be reaching his peak ahead of his first start over the larger obstacles.

AUBIS WALK wasted no time proving herself a much better chaser than hurdler here last month and should have more to offer yet. She can score again. Chase-debutant Ballycoose may provide the chief threat.

The mare AUBIS WALK had a bit in hand when making a successful chase debut over C&D 22 days ago and she can defy the 6lb rise.

14:15 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:30 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 21f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (5/1 +17%) Fancy Stuff	5 5/1(+17%)	(2) Fancy Stuff 5/1, Fair bumper winner who failed to progress over jumps for Dan Skelton but did settle better in first-time hood when third over fences at Ludlow (20f) for new yard last month. Not out of things if she can back that up. Kept on well for third on recent stable debut at Ludlow; might build on that run here.
3	3 (3) (7/4 -59%) My Gift To You	1.75 7/4(-59%)	(3) My Gift To You 7/4, Hurdles/chase winner during the summer. Progress stalled a little over timber thereafter but back to winning ways reverting back to chasing when successful over C&D 6 weeks ago, overcoming mistakes in the process. Expected to feature again from 5 lb higher mark. C&D winner in November and now 3-6 for this stable; big player if handling the ground.
1	1 (1) (9/4 +32%) Puddlesinthepark	2.25 9/4(+32%)	(1) Puddlesinthepark 9/4, Hurdles winner (at 3m) who produced a promising first effort over fences when runner-up at Worcester (23f, soft) in May. Latest run at Ffos Las in November a shade disappointing but no surprise to see a better showing back from 51 days off. Didn't fire on latest outing but launched chasing career with two creditable runs.
4	4 (4) (9/2 +0%) Take Centre Stage	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(4) Take Centre Stage 9/2, Ran to a similar level as on chase debut when third (in first-time cheekpieces) at Sedgefield (17f) in November. Not for the first time, didn't look entirely straightforward when sixth of 11 in handicap chase at Catterick last month but interesting connections now opt for blinkers. Ran well in first two chases; change of tactics didn't suit last time; interesting.
5	5 (5) (16/1 -60%) Go Fox	16 16/1(-60%)	(5) Go Fox 16/1, Capitalised on easing mark when landing handicap chase contests here/Stratford in June. Largely below form since however, and no threat to winner when runner-up over hurdles back here 2 weeks ago. Mark continues to ease at least ahead of switch back to chasing. Seemed to have emerged from spell in the doldrums when second over hurdles last month.

LTO Selection:

MY GIFT TO YOU appeared to have plenty in hand when winning a similar event over C&D in November and the six-year-old is hard to oppose as a result, although a 5lb rise will make life tougher for him. Fancy Stuff was not beaten far when third at Ludlow recently and she could make the frame once again. Cases can be made for all of the remainder but Puddlesinthepark is marginally the pick of them.

PUDDLESINTHEPARK needs forgiving a lesser effort at Ffos Las in November yet the form of his previous chase efforts has some substance and he could be worth chancing back from 51 days off. My Gift To You is a serious threat however in his bid to maintain his 100% record over fences. Northern-raider Take Centre Stage also commands a second look.

He didn't fire last time but PUDDLESINTHEPARK ran well behind bang-in-form rivals in his first two chases and gets the vote.

14:30 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:45 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 24f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (5/2 +25%) Rafferty's Return	2.5 5/2(+25%)	(4) Rafferty's Return 5/2, Three-time hurdle winner at up to 21f. Respectable in-frame efforts on his last 2 starts (fourth over 20.5f here latterly). Steps up to 3m for the first time here. Should go well. Handles heavy but these conditions might stretch his stamina over this new trip.
1	1 (1) (5/2 -11%) Wakool	2.5 5/2(-11%)	(1) Wakool 5/2, Has struggled since winning a weak Grade 2 at Haydock back in February but this dual C&D winner may fare better back in this less competitive scenario. Not at his best of late but has finished 1st and 2nd in the last two runnings of this.
3	3 (3) (6/4 +55%) Ailie Rose	1.5 6/4(+55%)	(3) Ailie Rose 6/4, Latest win in hurdle at Fairyhouse in April. Solid reappearance fourth of 15 at Navan (25f, heavy) 24 days ago. Course winner who goes on heavy; good run in a valuable Navan handicap last time.
2	2 (2) (8/1 -300%) Barbados Buck's	8 8/1(-300%)	(2) Barbados Buck's 8/1, Quite a useful hurdler for Paul Nicholls and struck at the second time of asking for his new stable in small-field handicap at Carlisle (25f, heavy) last month. Should remain competitive after a 3 lb nudge. 4-12 over hurdles after winning a small-field handicap last time with ease.

LTO Selection:

The small field could see this race get tactical leaving AILIE ROSE as the likeliest to take them along. If she sets her own pace, she could gallop them into submission on the front end. Barbados Buck's is an obvious danger after an impressive win last time out and he's the one expected to put up most resistance, though Wakool won this in 2022 and is hard to ignore despite carrying top-weight.

RAFFERTY'S RETURN is on a winning mark and a chance is taken on his stamina now stepping up to 3m for the first time. Ailie Rose ran well in a competitive race on her reappearance and might be the one to give the selection most to do in a trappy affair.

All four have chances. AILIE ROSE goes well here, handles heavy ground and it was a good run in a valuable race at Navan last time.

14:45 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (6/1 -9%) Haafapiece	6 6/1(-9%)	(2) Haafapiece 6/1, C&D winner who went backwards from an encouraging reappearance when pulled up at Wetherby (19.7f, heavy) 45 days ago. Freshened up since and could well bounce back having found only a progressive rival too strong in this race in 2023. Won this race in 2020 and was second to a good horse in it last year; can't be ignored.
1	1 (1) (7/1 -17%) Swaffham Bulbeck	7 7/1(-17%)	(1) Swaffham Bulbeck 7/1, Returned to hurdles to land a Southwell handicap in September and even better form when second of 12 at Chepstow. Found Greatwood too competitive at Cheltenham but again ran poorly back in calmer waters at Taunton on most recent outing. Bit to prove. Ran this track very well but ended last year with two disappointing efforts.
5	5 (5) (7/4 -17%) El Jefe	1.75 7/4(-17%)	(5) El Jefe 7/4, Better than ever this season, completing the hat-trick in authoritative fashion in 8-runner handicap (15/2) at Haydock (18.9f, heavy) 10 days ago, pushed out. Can go in again. Resurgent 7yo who is in superb form and now bids to complete a four-timer.
3	3 (3) (10/1 +38%) Casa Loupi	10 10/1(+38%)	(3) Casa Loupi 10/1, Fairly useful hurdler back in 2021 and returned from a long absence with a promising display on the Flat at Nottingham in May. However, has run poorly both starts back over jumps since. Both runs in the autumn were disappointing but market support will make him of interest.
6	6 (6) (15/8 -7%) Out Of Focus	1.875 15/8(-7%)	(6) Out Of Focus 15/8, Has got back on track since sent handicapping and was beaten only by a well-treated pair in 5-runner event at Wincanton (15.2f, heavy) 14 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Has to be taken seriously. Made the frame in first two handicaps (2m/1m7f); back up in trip today; shortlisted.

LTO Selection:

EL JEFE successfully completed the hat-trick when going in by three lengths over 2m3f at Haydock on his latest outing and he was given an 8lb rise for that victory. The son of Born To Sea has an extra furlong to contend with in this contest, which could ensure he remains a step ahead of the assessor. Haafapiece can be given another chance after being pulled up in this grade at Wetherby last time and is better judged on his second there previously, while Nordano warrants a market check.

EL JEFE is clearly better than ever this season and, having completed the hat-trick in authoritative fashion at Haydock recently, he looks well up winning again. Out of Focus was beaten only by a promising pair at Wincanton on his most recent outing and is obvious threat back up in trip, while veteran Haafapiece shouldn't be taken lightly having been freshened up since disappointing at Wetherby on his latest run in November.

There is no strong temptation to oppose EL JEFE (nap), who has been in superb form in recent weeks and can extend his winning spree.

15:00 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:15 Ayr Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (4/7 +43%) Joshua Des Flos	0.571429 4/7(+43%)	(4) Joshua Des Flos 4/7, Placed in 2 bumpers and third on all 3 starts over hurdles, the last twice over C&D. 2m is sharp enough for him but he does set a clear form standard here. Third on all three hurdling starts and this race looks easier than his latest; big player.
6	6 (6) (6/1 -50%) Myretown	6 6/1(-50%)	(6) Myretown 6/1, £135,000 buy after winning an Irish point in April 2022. Showed plenty to work on when fourth in a Hexham bumper 6 months later. Has a 15-month absence to overcome now hurdling but he's still an interesting contender, particularly if backed. Irish point winner in 2022; only fourth when odds-on for a bumper but still has potential.
3	3 (3) (11/1 -47%) Heart Above	11 11/1(-47%)	(3) Heart Above 11/1, Promise when placed on all 3 starts in bumpers. Something can't have been right when well held on his Musselburgh hurdle debut and he remains one who should be up to making his presence felt in races such as this. Flopped badly on recent hurdle debut but was placed in all three bumpers.
9	9 (9) (14/1 -17%) Skiddaw	14 14/1(-17%)	(9) Skiddaw 14/1, Has shown ability in his 2 hurdle runs but is perhaps one who won't really come into his own until handicapping. Tongue tied first time. Not beaten far on hurdling debut at Kelso but safely held over C&D since.
10	10 (10) (14/1 +30%) Supreme Authority	14 14/1(+30%)	(10) Supreme Authority 14/1, Related to plenty of winners but no obvious short-term encouragement when down the field on Leopardstown debut on Boxing Day. Well down the field on debut; connections have much stronger chance with Joshua Des Flos..
7	7 (7) (14/1 -180%) Professor Klump	14 14/1(-180%)	(7) Professor Klump 14/1, Placed on the second of his 2 starts in points. Has failed to land a blow in 2 starts in this sphere but early days and perhaps cheekpieces will spark improvement. Not beaten far when seventh over C&D last month and can probably make further progress.
14	14 (14) (16/1 -146%) Raynbo	16 16/1(-146%)	(14) Raynbo 16/1, Sister to bumper winner Henry Box Brown and half-sister to fairly useful hurdler Island Mahee (17f-2½m winner. Dam half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser Mendip Express. Joshua des Flos has to be considered the stable first string unless the betting strongly hints otherwise. Newcomer from same stable as leading form contender Joshua Des Flos.
5	5 (5) (18/1 +28%) Lucky Soldier	18 18/1(+28%)	(5) Lucky Soldier 18/1, Promising second in a bumper here on debut in 2022 but well held since, making mistakes when a remote fifth on C&D reappearance 22 days ago. Second in course bumper in 2022 but has made low-key start to hurdling career.
11	11 (11) (33/1 +0%) Tommy Combats	33 33/1(+0%)	(11) Tommy Combats 33/1, Bought for £21,000 after finishing third on the first of 2 starts in Irish points. More one for the longer term judged on his remote sixth on C&D hurdle debut 3 weeks ago. Showed only minor promise when 100-1 for last month's C&D (soft) rules debut.
8	8 (8) (80/1 +20%) River Ayr	80 80/1(+20%)	(8) River Ayr 80/1, Promise when runner-up on the first of 2 course bumpers last season but well held switched to hurdles here 3 weeks ago. Can only watch. Soundly beaten when 100-1 for hurdling debut over C&D three weeks ago.
12	12 (12) (100/1 +0%) It's For You Mum	100 100/1(+0%)	(12) It's For You Mum 100/1, Well held on her only start in bumpers and similar story on completed outing over hurdles. Hard to fancy. Failed to complete two of first three hurdle races and was soundly beaten in between.
2	2 (2) (250/1 -150%) Golden Swift	250 250/1(-150%)	(2) Golden Swift 250/1, Down the field in a bumper and maiden hurdle here in recent weeks. Well beaten over C&D when 300-1 for hurdling debut three weeks ago..
1	1 (1) (250/1 -150%) Captain Nelson	250 250/1(-150%)	(1) Captain Nelson 250/1, Little worthwhile form and jumping is a major issue. Showed no significant promise when a big-priced outsider for first three hurdling starts.
13	13 (13) (250/1 -150%) Midnight Alnwicky	250 250/1(-150%)	(13) Midnight Alnwicky 250/1, 150/1 when pulled up in Carlisle novice hurdle on debut in December. Struggled when 150-1 for recent debut at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft).

LTO Selection:

Myretown was an expensive purchase and failed to justify favouritism in his only bumper start at Hexham in October 2022, but he could prove a different proposition on his return from a long absence on his hurdle debut. However, preference is for JOSHUA DES FLOS, who sets the standard with a rating of 122. The five-year-old has hit the frame in both starts over C&D and could prove tough to beat. Any market support behind the selection's stable companion, Raynbo, would also be of interest.

Plenty of runners but it's hard to make out a case for many of them. We may not see the very best of JOSHUA DES FLOS until he goes back over further but he might still have too much for today's opposition. A market move for Lucinda Russell hurdle debutant Myretown, who hasn't been seen finishing fourth in a bumper 15 months ago, would make him a possible threat. Heart Above should be a lot better than he showed on his hurdle debut and completes the shortlist.

This looks a good opportunity for JOSHUA DES FLOS, who was placed in a stronger C&D race three weeks ago.

15:15 Ayr Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:30 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 23f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (5/4 -25%) For Gina	1.25 5/4(-25%)	(3) For Gina 5/4, Reliable sort who has reacted well to cheekpieces, winning over 23f at Uttoxeter in June and adding to her tally over C&D under Bryony Frost in November. Had them well strung last time so a 5 lb rise doesn't look too severe. Won readily by 11l over C&D in November and latest 5lb rise does not look excessive.
4	4 (4) (10/1 -82%) Lifetime Legend	10 10/1(-82%)	(4) Lifetime Legend 10/1, Built on early promise to break his duck in 19f female jockeys' event at Catterick in February. Has dropped below that winning mark but hasn't really been showing enough to suggest he's ready to take advantage. Disappointed on latest 2m start and stamina heads into unknown territory today.
2	2 (2) (11/2 +0%) Ben Lilly	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(2) Ben Lilly 11/2, Successful at Newton Abbot and Wincanton in the autumn. Shaped as if still in form but didn't find much off the bridle when fifth of 7 at Doncaster (3m) last time. Dual hurdle winner in autumn and ran better than finishing position suggests last month.
6	6 (6) (15/8 +46%) Hobb's Delight	1.875 15/8(+46%)	(6) Hobb's Delight 15/8, Improved when dead-heating on 19f Fontwell handicap debut on Boxing Day. That was a conditional jockeys' race so she escapes a penalty turned out again quickly. This longer trip should suit. Dead-heated over 2m3f on recent handicap debut; escapes a penalty; bred for stamina.

LTO Selection:

FOR GINA justified favouritism in fine style when scoring by 11 lengths over C&D in November and the handicapper may have been kind to only put her up 5lb for that success. The daughter of Kayf Tara looks to have lots in her favour and is difficult to oppose. Ben Lilly is more than capable in this grade and was dropped 1lb for his well-beaten fifth at Doncaster last time, while Hobb's Delight makes most appeal of the remainder.

FOR GINA has taken it up a notch since equipped with cheekpieces and she can defy the handicapper again. Fontwell Boxing Day winner Hobb's Delight looks the obvious danger.

Effectively only 1lb higher than when dead-heating over 2m3f on Boxing Day, HOBB'S DELIGHT can improve again over today's longer trip.

15:30 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:45 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
5	5 (5) (5/2 +55%) Heritier	2.5 5/2(+55%)	(5) Heritier 5/2, Took advantage of lower hurdles mark at Uttoxeter (15.7f) in November and positive start for new yard when second back over fences at Sedgefield (19.3f) on Boxing Day. Should give another good account provided this doesn't come too soon. Won off much lower hurdle mark in November; stayed on well for close 2nd over 2m3f latest.
1	1 (1) (7/2 -5%) Escapeandevade	3.5 7/2(-5%)	(1) Escapeandevade 7/2, Point winner who maintained his unbeaten course record when landing this race 12 months ago. However, hasn't seen his races out in trio of starts since, including when last of 4 on return at Wetherby (15f) in November. Winner of both course starts, including this race last year (off 1lb lower).
2	2 (2) (12/1 -200%) Fearless	12 12/1(-200%)	(2) Fearless 12/1, Lightly raced on the back of success at Aintree (15.8f) last June, and returned with good placed efforts at Uttoxeter/Sedgefield in the autumn. Let down by his jumping at Haydock (16.3f) in November but better showing not ruled out with cheekpieces refitted. Retains ability since absence; below best on soft latest; might prefer good ground now.
6	6 (6) (14/1 +13%) Ardera Cross	14 14/1(+13%)	(6) Ardera Cross 14/1, Course regular (5-time C&D winner) who ran best race for a while in refitted cheekpieces when second of 6 in handicap chase here (20.5f) 13 days ago. Still, this looks tougher back down in trip/operating from out of the weights. Eight course wins; mostly struggled in recent months and tough task from 8lb wrong.
3	3 (3) (15/8 +0%) Fia Fuinidh	1.875 15/8(+0%)	(3) Fia Fuinidh 15/8, Made all in 2m handicap hurdle here last winter and loads of promise to glean from pair of chase efforts this time around, catching the eye when runner-up at Carlisle (2m) 16 days ago. Well worth considering. Impressed on handicap hurdle debut here last January; has taken well to fences.
4	4 (4) (15/2 -50%) Gandhi Maker	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(4) Gandhi Maker 15/2, Dual scorer over fences early last year and quickly dispelled a lesser effort when second of 6 in handicap chase at Newcastle (16.3f) 10 days ago, running on. Should give another good account. Has won on soft; close up in latest two completions; this sharper test might not be ideal.

LTO Selection:

HERITIER filled second place on his return to chasing at Sedgefield on Boxing Day and that followed a couple of good efforts over timber. The son of Fuisse could be hard to stop here from what is clearly a workable mark. That said, Gandhi Maker also hit the crossbar on his most recent outing at Newcastle and the eight-year-old should not be underestimated in this company, while Fia Fuinidh is another with strong form claims.

FIA FUINIDH again shaped well and was noted finishing with running left when runner-up over fences at Carlisle 16 days ago, beaten by a fellow improver but well clear of the remainder. He can prove his mark a lenient one, with Heritier and Fearless others to consider.

Last year's winner ESCAPEANDEVADE (nap) defends an unbeaten record on the track and has a good deal in his favour again.

15:45 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 9f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
5	5 (5) (8/1 -100%) Pontius	8 8/1(-100%)	(5) Pontius 8/1, Modest maiden. Runner-up on return from absence at Chelmsford in November but well held here since. Blinkered first time. Has the form to make him of interest down at this level, but stamina to prove; blinkers on.
8	8 (8) (9/2 +55%) Romanovich	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(8) Romanovich 9/2, 13/2, respectable seventh of 14 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 83 days ago. Up in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Chepstow winner last May, but has a bit to prove returning from another absence.
10	10 (10) (10/1 -33%) Duisker	10 10/1(-33%)	(10) Duisker 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Salisbury (7f, good to firm, 8/1) in June. Back up in trip on return. Also makes tapeta debut. Much less exposed than the majority of these. Down in grade, but may be best watched on return from 198 days off unless market positive.
6	6 (6) (10/3 +58%) Reformed Character	3.333333 10/3(+58%)	(6) Reformed Character 10/3, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. Off 19 months, first run since leaving Patrick Leech when creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at this course (9.5f, 33/1) 23 days ago. May build on that. Not beaten far on return from a mammoth absence over 9.5f here last month; each-way claims.
7	7 (7) (11/4 -38%) Reve De Magritte	2.75 11/4(-38%)	(7) Reve De Magritte 11/4, Seventeen runs since last win in 2022 but she did go close over 7f here 7 days ago. Up in trip. Expected to be bang there under Muscutt. Only beaten a neck here (7f) a week ago; return to this trip may suit dropped in class.
1	1 (1) (11/1 -120%) Broughtons Flare	11 11/1(-120%)	(1) Broughtons Flare 11/1, First 2 legs of a hat-trick to start 2023 came over C&D. Might have needed last month's outing after a break and no surprise were he to stage a revival now. Triple C&D winner who has become regressive, but worth a second look back at this level.
3	3 (3) (13/2 -8%) Kenstone	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(3) Kenstone 13/2, Course winner. Respectable sixth of 10 in C&D handicap 15 days ago. Can make presence felt under Ethan Jones. Beaten a head in a handicap over C&D in November; drops to this level for the first time.
11	11 (11) (22/1 +45%) Grand Central	22 22/1(+45%)	(11) Grand Central 22/1, Remains a maiden after 22 Flat runs. 125/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Chelmsford 26 days ago. Visor back on. Placed in two of his three visits here, but 0-22 and has a bit to find.
4	4 (4) (28/1 -180%) Mintnthat	28 28/1(-180%)	(4) Mintnthat 28/1, AW winner in 2022 but below par when last seen in March. Possibly best watched back from a break unless the betting vibes are strong. Newcastle regular; has plenty to prove now returning from ten months off.
9	9 (9) (80/1 -142%) Desert Swirl	80 80/1(-142%)	(9) Desert Swirl 80/1, Poor maiden for Archie Watson. New stable and longer trip back from 6 months off. Others are more obvious. Enough to prove stepped up in trip on stable debut after six months off.
2	2 (2) (100/1 -300%) Glory And Gold	100 100/1(-300%)	(2) Glory And Gold 100/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, eighth of 10 in C&D handicap 15 days ago. Headgear off now. Others are preferred. Not fired for this yard since returning from six months off last May; best watched.

LTO Selection:

REVE DE MAGRITTE was only denied by a neck in a class 6 handicap over 7f here last time and she now has Daniel Muscutt back in the plate, with the step up in distance unlikely to pose her any problems. The four-year-old brings the best recent form to the table and could be the one to beat. The main threat might be Pontius, who filled the runner-up spot at Chelmsford on his penultimate start and is capable of a decent showing if first-time blinkers have the desired effect. Desert Swirl is another to note.

REVE DE MAGRITTE only just failed over 7f here on Boxing Day and might be able to get her head back in front now. Broughtons Flare came good at a similar time last year and is second choice ahead of Kenstone, who has Ethan Jones taking a handy 7 lb off.

Preference is for REVE DE MAGRITTE, beaten a neck over 7f here on Boxing Day. Her sole win came over this trip on the AW in France.

17:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (3/1 +14%) Coconut Bay	3 3/1(+14%)	(3) Coconut Bay 3/1, One win from 25 Flat runs but has been running consistently in defeat lately. Perhaps she can finally land a second win. Modest strike-rate but in form and might not face much competition for the early lead.
8	8 (8) (4/1 +84%) Rubellite	4 4/1(+84%)	(8) Rubellite 4/1, Poor maiden. 33/1, creditable sixth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (1m) 44 days ago. Others are preferred again. Drops into her first classified event and she's worth a market check.
4	4 (4) (7/1 -100%) Gold Standard	7 7/1(-100%)	(4) Gold Standard 7/1, C&D winner. 50/1, third of 12 in C&D handicap 15 days ago. Needs considering. Running himself back into form, third over C&D two weeks ago; one to consider.
2	2 (2) (8/1 -23%) Captain St Lucifer	8 8/1(-23%)	(2) Captain St Lucifer 8/1, One win from 35 Flat runs. Twenty runs since last win in 2021. Well held last twice but was second over C&D in September. Claims if recapturing that form. Hard to win with but his last five runs over this C&D have seen him finish 2nd; contender.
6	6 (6) (9/2 -80%) Well Prepared	4.5 9/2(-80%)	(6) Well Prepared 9/2, C&D winner. Not at his best lately but more than capable in this grade if in the mood. C&D winner one year ago; followed up at Chelmsford in Feb; down in grade today; contender.
7	7 (7) (11/4 +31%) Marisitta	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(7) Marisitta 11/4, Modest maiden. Blinkered first time, creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at this course (8.6f, 11/2) 15 days ago. Not lived up to market billing for this yard but can give a good account at this level.
5	5 (5) (40/1 -100%) The Lion Strikes	40 40/1(-100%)	(5) The Lion Strikes 40/1, Beat only a couple home in 3 outings for this yard last spring. Could only consider if backed. 12-race maiden; yet to shine for current yard and risky back from seven months off.
1	1 (1) (150/1 -838%) Bessah	150 150/1(-838%)	(1) Bessah 150/1, No worthwhile form. 200/1, last of 10 in handicap at Southwell (7f) 11 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Little solid form and the new, longer trip isn't enough to tempt.

LTO Selection:

GOLD STANDARD outran his huge odds to finish third over C&D on his latest outing and that effort puts him in with a leading chance on this occasion. If the seven-year-old can back up that display, he could prove a tough nut to crack. The main danger is Well Prepared, who finished midfield at Chelmsford last month and he could easily get into contention as the top-rated in this field. Of the remainder, Coconut Bay looks the most appealing.

COCONUT BAY has been quite consistent at a basement level lately and might be able to land a belated second career success. Gold Standard took a step back in the right direction here last time and is feared most ahead of Well Prepared, who has a bit of class for this level if anywhere near his best.

Marisitta and WELL PREPARED appeal most and the latter can capitalise on the drop in grade and return of Billy Loughnane.

17:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (5/2 +9%) Gypsy Whisper	2.5 5/2(+9%)	(3) Gypsy Whisper 5/2, Nineteen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable second of 10 in C&D handicap 7 days ago, having run of race. Banging at the door of late; repeat of last week's C&D 2nd would give her leading claims.
5	5 (5) (9/1 +10%) Typical Man	9 9/1(+10%)	(5) Typical Man 9/1, One win from 23 Flat runs. Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. 40/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at this course (1½m) 15 days ago. Back down in trip. Mixed bag in 2023; down in grade today but the absence of a tongue-tie is a concern.
1	1 (1) (11/1 -47%) Channel Packet	11 11/1(-47%)	(1) Channel Packet 11/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Respectable eighth of 15 in handicap (11/1) at Chelmsford (1m) 42 days ago. Capable at this level and he holds each-way claims in this field.
4	4 (4) (13/2 -117%) No Diggity	6.5 13/2(-117%)	(4) No Diggity 13/2, Course winner. Added to his tally at Brighton in August. Creditable third of 9 in handicap back there in September. Thereabouts if returning from a break in similar form. Two wins at this level in 2023; off for four months but claims if ready to roll.
2	2 (2) (14/1 -40%) Chelsea Annie	14 14/1(-40%)	(2) Chelsea Annie 14/1, One win from 21 Flat runs. Ninth of 12 in handicap at this course (1½m, 20/1) 87 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Back down in trip. Losing run stands at 23; not in much form last year and others have more pressing claims.
7	7 (7) (15/8 +37%) Elusive Tiger	1.875 15/8(+37%)	(7) Elusive Tiger 15/8, Yet to win but knocking on the door in AW handicaps this autumn. Not at best at Chelmsford last time but this just the sort of race he could bounce back in. Has shown winning potential but best efforts have come at 1m.
8	8 (8) (17/2 -6%) Two Rivers	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(8) Two Rivers 17/2, Unreliable sort. Bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap (12/1) at Newcastle (1m) 56 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. 15-race maiden but his best efforts give him claims at this level; cheekpieces return here.
6	6 (6) (33/1 +18%) Athena Ballerina	33 33/1(+18%)	(6) Athena Ballerina 33/1, Poor form. 28/1, last of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford 22 days ago, slowly away. First-time cheekpieces need to spark improvement. Modest maiden who needs the new cheekpieces to give her a major lift.

LTO Selection:

GYPSY WHISPER has produced some really solid efforts over C&D since November, including her second last month, and she now drops to a classified event, which can see her regain the winning thread. No Diggity finished third at Brighton in September and is expected to have a say on his return to the all-weather, while Elusive Tiger is less exposed than most of these and could also get into contention.

If ELUSIVE TIGER can be forgiven a slightly below-par run at Chelmsford last month he looks to hold a solid chance under Hollie Doyle. Gypsy Whisper was runner-up over C&D on Boxing Day and heads the dangers. The fact that No Diggity is a recent winner also affords him respect.

Elusive Tiger still has to prove his stamina and GYPSY WHISPER is preferred after a good second over C&D last week.

18:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 5) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (6/4 +25%) Inner Temple	1.5 6/4(+25%)	(3) Inner Temple 6/4, Promising sort. Third of 6 in maiden (11/8) at this course (6.1f) 42 days ago. Shaped as if this step up to 7f will suit on that occasion and he's one to consider with further progress in the offing. Third in two 6f starts here in November; sets the standard and 7f should suit; big player.
6	6 (6) (11/2 -100%) Alreet Cha	5.5 11/2(-100%)	(6) Alreet Cha 11/2, Lightly-raced filly. 14/1, good fourth of 11 in minor event at Newcastle (6f) 24 days ago, caught further back than ideal and noted running on late. Return to 7f a plus and she's not out of things. Has caught the eye a few times and looked ready for the return to 7f latest; interesting.
4	4 (4) (12/1 -20%) Teddy Brown	12 12/1(-20%)	(4) Teddy Brown 12/1, Coach House colt. Cheekpieces on, sixth of 11 in minor event (100/1) at Southwell (7.1f) on debut 21 days ago, ridden over 2f out and one paced. Needs to step up a good bit on that to figure. Green and couldn't land a blow at Southwell on debut three weeks ago; much more needed.
1	1 (1) (13/8 +41%) Le Geyt	1.625 13/8(+41%)	(1) Le Geyt 13/8, Acclamation colt. Left Salisbury debut form in his wake switched to AW when third of 13 in maiden at Kempton (7f) 6 weeks ago. In good hands and he could yet do better again. Possibilities. Second run was promising and he remains capable of much better; big chance.
7	7 (7) (14/1 +0%) Doha Bu Thaila	14 14/1(+0%)	(7) Doha Bu Thaila 14/1, Once-raced filly. 16/1 and hooded, seventh of 13 in minor event at Kempton (7f) on debut 27 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Sister to useful 7f winner but only minor promise on last month's Kempton debut; hood off.
2	2 (2) (28/1 -133%) Solar Bentley	28 28/1(-133%)	(2) Solar Bentley 28/1, Twice-raced gelding. Sixth of 10 in minor event (16/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 21 days ago, keeping on without being not knocked about. Rates the type to do better again, particularly in handicaps over 1m+. Hint of ability in 7f events this winter; may come into his own over 1m+ and handicapping.
8	8 (8) (28/1 -12%) Quick Away	28 28/1(-12%)	(8) Quick Away 28/1, Thrice-raced filly. First run since leaving Charlie Johnston when sixth of 11 in minor event at this course (8.6f, 150/1) 17 days ago. Promising start for new yard here last month; open to improvement; check market.
5	5 (5) (33/1 -136%) Ten Commitments	33 33/1(-136%)	(5) Ten Commitments 33/1, 11,000 gns yearling, Due Diligence colt. Half-brother to several winners, including winner up to 7f Lincoln and winner up to 6f Motagally, both smart. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. Makes appeal on paper so worth monitoring in the betting for clues. Half-brother to six winners (two of them useful); yard not renowned for winning newcomers.

LTO Selection:

INNER TEMPLE has filled third place on both of his previous starts over 6f and the step up in trip could see Archie Watson's colt get off the mark. Le Geyt took a step forward when third at Kempton last time and he may have more improvement left to come, while Alreet Cha and Doha Bu Thaila are others to note.

INNER TEMPLE shaped as though this step up to 7f would suit when third over the 6f trip here 6 weeks ago, and with potential for better still remaining intact, he could be the way to go. Le Geyt and Alreet Cha are others fancied to feature.

Inner Temple should go well again but LE GEYT ran well in a stronger race at Kempton in November and can get off the mark.

18:30 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (4/1 -14%) Muscika	4 4/1(-14%)	(4) Muscika 4/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 6/1, shaped as if still in good form on back of a slow start when sixth of 9 in handicap at this C&D 38 days ago. Expected to be on the premises again. Four wins, two over C&D, in 2023; had an excuse last time; should be involved again.
1	1 (1) (8/11 +12%) Intervention	0.727273 8/11(+12%)	(1) Intervention 8/11, Arrives here in the form of his life, completing quick-fire 4-timer in fine style over 7f here 7 days ago. Rider's claim more than off-sets his penalty and serious claims once more back down in class. Ended 2023 in the form of his life; penalty for Boxing Day win here (7f) but major claims.
7	7 (7) (8/1 +11%) Just A Spark	8 8/1(+11%)	(7) Just A Spark 8/1, Course winner who gained fourth career success at Newmarket (6f) in June. Never scaled same heights in trio of subsequent starts on turf thereafter but returns to action with yard amongst the winners. Four wins last year but absent since September and she'll need to be at her best to score.
5	5 (5) (10/1 +9%) Venturous	10 10/1(+9%)	(5) Venturous 10/1, Veteran campaigner who arrives here on a long losing run and he never figured when tenth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 24 days ago. Passed over despite easing mark. On lowly mark given former glories but not sure he's in the form required to capitalise.
2	2 (2) (13/2 -8%) Evocative Spark	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(2) Evocative Spark 13/2, Latest win at Chester in September. Ninth of 11 in handicap (25/1) at Kempton (8f) 13 days ago, weakening 1f out. Needs to step up on that effort to figure here. Hit hard for easy 7f Chester win in September; needs a strong pace back sprinting.
3	3 (3) (40/1 -43%) Sluzewiec	40 40/1(-43%)	(3) Sluzewiec 40/1, 100/1, last of 10 in handicap at this course (7.2f) 50 days ago, headed before home turn and weakening quickly. Needs to show much more before becoming of interest. Multiple winner in France; struggled for this yard last year; been gelded; drops in trip.

LTO Selection:

The in-form INTERVENTION is very hard to oppose following his 7f success here on Boxing Day and a 4lb penalty for that victory may still underestimate him. Things did not go to plan for Muscika after a slow start here last time but he could bounce back having scored over C&D the time before. Others to note are Topo Chico and Just A Spark.

INTERVENTION comes here on a roll, completing a quick-fire 4-timer in fine style over 7f here 7 days ago and he looks sure to make another bold bid dropping back down in class. Muscika may emerge as the chief threat, ahead of Just A Spark back from a break.

Muscika is better than he showed last time but he may have to give best to the thriving INTERVENTION (nap).

19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (4/1 -45%) Rogue Rosie	4 4/1(-45%)	(1) Rogue Rosie 4/1, Better than bare result when third of 8 in nursery at Lingfield (5f, AW) 28 days ago, never nearer. Can race off same mark and must enter calculations. Finished fast for 3rd at Lingfield latest; 9lb better off with Via Blanca for a short head.
5	5 (5) (4/1 -113%) Via Blanca	4 4/1(-113%)	(5) Via Blanca 4/1, Much improved when winning 10-runner nursery at Chelmsford City (5f) 12 days ago, doing better under change of tactics. 9 lb higher now but holds strong follow-up claims nonetheless. Won easily at Chelmsford last time but 9lb worse off with Rogue Rosie on an earlier run.
4	4 (4) (8/1 -78%) Zola Power	8 8/1(-78%)	(4) Zola Power 8/1, 3/1, last of 9 in nursery at Chelmsford City (5f) 80 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Richard Hughes. Hood/tongue strap on 1st time. Had wind operation. Market check advised on debut for new yard. Showed promise on AW for former yard; had wind op since last seen; accessories added today.
2	2 (2) (9/4 +75%) Hearitfortheboys	2.25 9/4(+75%)	(2) Hearitfortheboys 9/4, Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Kempton in November. 14/1, tenth of 12 in nursery at Newcastle (6f) 17 days ago. Others preferred. Landed gamble on h'cap debut (6f, Polytrack); less good at Newcastle latest; down in trip.
3	3 (3) (10/3 +33%) Relentless Warrior	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(3) Relentless Warrior 10/3, Posted best effort to date, in first-time tongue strap, when third of 10 in nursery (18/1) over C&D 7 days ago. One of likelier contenders. Third over C&D last week, keeping on well; more needed if he's to break his duck.
7	7 (7) (11/1 -47%) Rishi	11 11/1(-47%)	(7) Rishi 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 200/1, eighth of 11 in maiden at this course (7.2f) 28 days ago. Down in trip. May do better now sent handicapping. Down the field in four 2yo runs over further; drops to 5f for handicap debut; more needed.
6	6 (6) (40/1 -233%) Grecian Princess	40 40/1(-233%)	(6) Grecian Princess 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 7 in maiden (17/2) at Musselburgh (5f, good). Off 6 months. Improvement required on tapeta/handicap debut. One good run and three poor runs as a 2yo; risky now handicapping after six months off.

LTO Selection:

Via Blanca sets the standard based on her impressive win at Chelmsford 12 days ago, but a 9lb rise for that success has to be a concern. With that in mind, preference is for RELENTLESS WARRIOR, who was third over C&D on Boxing Day and can race off the same mark here. Rogue Rosie edges out Hearitfortheboys to be best of the rest.

ROGUE ROSIE remains feasibly treated and hasn't been seen to best effect the last twice. She is taken to open her account. Chelmsford-winner Via Blanca looks the obvious danger, whilst Relentess Warrior can also make his presence felt.

Via Blanca may struggle to confirm Lingfield placings with ROGUE ROSIE on today's terms. Zola Power is feared most.

19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
7	7 (7) (4/1 +0%) Darlo Pride	4 4/1(+0%)	(7) Darlo Pride 4/1, Three wins from 18 runs last year and again ran well when second of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 10 days ago, albeit no match for winner. Likely to give another good account. First or second in his last eight starts; another big run looks on the cards.
9	9 (9) (5/1 -100%) Not Too Real Bad	5 5/1(-100%)	(9) Not Too Real Bad 5/1, Looked rusty on first run since leaving Thomas Mullins when sixth of 8 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago, merely closing up late. Tongue strap back on. Has good chance on pick of form. Fluffed lines when well backed here 2 weeks ago; tongue-tie returns; still of interest.
3	3 (3) (6/1 +50%) Reigning Profit	6 6/1(+50%)	(3) Reigning Profit 6/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 12 runs last year. 28/1, sixth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 11 days ago. Visor back on. C&D winner; not at best this winter and draw could have been kinder today.
4	4 (4) (8/1 +50%) Birkenhead	8 8/1(+50%)	(4) Birkenhead 8/1, Fair handicapper who again ran below form when sixth of 11 in handicap (14/1) at this C&D. Off 91 days and needs to bounce back. Conditions fine and on a fair mark; not at best the last twice though and needs a revival.
1	1 (1) (8/1 -33%) Rodborough	8 8/1(-33%)	(1) Rodborough 8/1, Won twice at Southwell in August and wasted no time getting back to form when fifth of 11 in handicap (11/4) there (5f) 18 days ago. Two Southwell wins last August; mark still fair on best efforts; below par in one run here.
2	2 (2) (13/2 +41%) Brownlee	6.5 13/2(+41%)	(2) Brownlee 13/2, 7/1, probably needed the run after 11 months off when tenth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 18 days ago. This will reveal more. Unexposed 4yo; weak finish back from break at Southwell last month; too soon to write off.
8	8 (8) (13/2 -30%) Josies Kid	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(8) Josies Kid 13/2, C&D winner who ran another good race when third in 8-runner handicap over C&D (12/1) 14 days ago. C&D winner; comes here in good form and holds each-way claims once more.
6	6 (6) (14/1 +30%) Thismydream	14 14/1(+30%)	(6) Thismydream 14/1, Just one win from 34 Flat runs but is entitled to strip fitter for his recent return at Lingfield. Sharper for recent return; well drawn and on a handy mark; can do better today.
10	10 (10) (15/2 -36%) Gustav Graves	7.5 15/2(-36%)	(10) Gustav Graves 15/2, Ended long losing run in 10-runner handicap at this C&D 6 days ago, well on top finish after good run around inside. Likely to find life tougher under a penalty. Impressive over C&D last week but this is stronger and he's effectively 7lb higher.
11	11 (11) (33/1 -175%) Sir Benedict	33 33/1(-175%)	(11) Sir Benedict 33/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2022 but probably needed the run after 7 months off when ninth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 20/1) 17 days ago. Down in the weights but it's been a while since he gave his running.
5	5 (5) (100/1 -52%) In The Giving	100 100/1(-52%)	(5) In The Giving 100/1, Fair handicapper for William Haggas who was always behind on his only outing for Adrian Keatley at this course in November. Went wrong way for W Haggas; well beaten for A Keatley in Nov; wide draw on stable debut.

LTO Selection:

A difficult race to call, but if GUSTAV GRAVES remains at the same level as when winning comfortably over course and distance at the end of last month, a 5lb penalty may not be enough to stop him following up. Darlo Pride brings consistency to the table but all three of his wins have been at a lower level, while Rodborough wasn't beaten far when fifth at Southwell last time and she could go well.

NOT TOO REAL BAD has joined a yard that does well with new recruits and should be all the better for her recent stable debut, so she's fancied to capitalise on a handy-looking mark. Darlo Pride and Josies Kid both arrive in excellent heart, and they head the opposition.

Darlo Pride should go well again but it may pay to give another chance to NOT TOO REAL BAD with the tongue-tie returning.

20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (5/2 +38%) Raintown	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(3) Raintown 5/2, Course winner. Creditable sixth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 3/1) 13 days ago, well positioned. Back up in trip. Well treated on last winter's best; dangerous if his stamina holds out.
6	6 (6) (10/3 +17%) Night At Sea	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(6) Night At Sea 10/3, Lightly-raced maiden to took a step forward when fifth of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 10/1) 42 days ago. May do better still back up in trip. Shaped with some promise on handicap debut (1m2f) last time; still capable of better.
2	2 (2) (14/1 -40%) Blue Universe	14 14/1(-40%)	(2) Blue Universe 14/1, Course winner. First run since leaving Charlie Johnston when last of 9 in handicap (22/1) at Lingfield (10f, AW) 28 days ago. Back up in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Course winner (9.5f) for C Johnston; low-key stable debut at Lingfield last month.
5	5 (5) (15/2 -15%) Starfighter	7.5 15/2(-15%)	(5) Starfighter 15/2, C&D winner who wasn't seen to best effect when sixth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (6/1) 50 days ago, not clear run over 3f out. Needs considering. Conditions to suit but he needs to bounce back from a lesser effort here seven weeks ago.
4	4 (4) (15/8 -50%) Hill Station	1.875 15/8(-50%)	(4) Hill Station 15/8, Made it 3 wins from his last 4 starts in this sphere in 12-runner handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 12 days ago, well on top finish. 5 lb rise may not prevent the hat-trick. Thrived since October, winning three of his last four; another 5lb higher but a big player.
7	7 (7) (25/1 -25%) Havanazam	25 25/1(-25%)	(7) Havanazam 25/1, Course winner who made an unpromising start to his hurdle career when pulled up (had breathing problem) at Doncaster (16.6f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Hard to recommend on 2023 form & reportedly made respiratory noise on stable/hurdle debut.
8	8 (8) (25/1 -178%) Total Lockdown	25 25/1(-178%)	(8) Total Lockdown 25/1, Towards the rear in 2 maiden hurdles and wasn't at his best when last seen in this sphere. Return to the Flat in his favour but others hold more pressing claims.
1	1 (1) (40/1 -100%) Sir Laurence Graff	40 40/1(-100%)	(1) Sir Laurence Graff 40/1, Eleventh of 12 in handicap (50/1) at Lingfield (10f, AW) 13 days ago, slowly away. Has plenty to prove back up in trip. Not fired for this yard, often pulling hard, but he's tumbling down weights; check betting.

LTO Selection:

HILL STATION should prove popular in the hunt for his hat-trick after wins at Lingfield and Southwell, and an added 5lb from the handicapper may not stop him while his stable remains in such good form. Starfighter has won here three times from 12 starts and he could go well, though Night At Sea looks the bigger danger after her two-length fifth at Chelmsford last time out.

HILL STATION was well on top at the line on his most recent outing at Southwell and looks up to completing the hat-trick. Starfighter and Night At Sea are considered the main threats.

Hill Station comes here on the up but he may be worth opposing with the unexposed filly NIGHT AT SEA.

20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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