1 Thursday 11th January 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Thursday 11th January 2024

There were 30 Races on Thursday 11th January 2024 across 4 meetings. There was 9 races at Southwell, 7 races at Clonmel, 7 races at Catterick, 7 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Thursday 11th January 2024

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

11:20 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (4/11 +51%) Bradman	0.363636 4/11(+51%)	(6) Bradman 4/11, Not without promise in trio of AW handicaps at around 1m late last year and not seen to best effect in steadily-run affair (also operating from out of weights) when close-up last of 4 over 11f here 6 days ago. Serious claims with Rossa Ryan up. Close fourth here last week when out of weights; future mark 6lb higher; leading player.
2	2 2nd (2) (20/1 -100%) Northgate	20 20/1(-100%)	(2) Northgate 20/1, Dutch Art colt. Minor promise (granted run of the race) on second of 3 starts in AW novice/maidens at up to 1m during second half of last year. Switch to handicaps rates a plus at least if longer trip brings about improvement. May improve now handicapping and upped in trip; one to consider.
3	4 3rd (4) (10/1 +17%) Rubio De Oro	10 10/1(+17%)	(4) Rubio De Oro 10/1, Showed little in trio of quick-fire maiden/novice events and fared no better (in first-time blinkers) when eighth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (1m) 8 days ago. Another taking a marked step up in trip now. Has failed to threaten in four races but may improve for this step up to 1m4f.
4	1 4th (1) (15/2 +17%) Catena	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(1) Catena 15/2, Beverley novice winner (at 7.4f) for Craig Lidster last term but not built on that subsequently, including in 2 starts for new yard late last year. Takes a marked step up in trip now and her mark is easing all the time. Has failed to build on turf win last June; new trip needs to have positive effect.
5th	7 5th (7) (16/1 -129%) Tres Chic	16 16/1(-129%)	(7) Tres Chic 16/1, Winner at Leicester in October. Twelfth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (1m) 22 days ago, weakening 2f out. Significantly up in trip. The only previous winner in the field but has a stamina doubt upped in trip.
6th	3 6th (3) (9/1 +36%) Modern Verse	9 9/1(+36%)	(3) Modern Verse 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 100/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, thirteenth of 14 in nursery at Kempton (8f) 22 days ago. Significantly up in trip now and booking of Marquand catches the eye. One to note in the betting. Holds weak claims on her 7f-1m1f form but this new trip may suit.
7th	5 7th (5) (50/1 -669%) Rising Rhoesa	50 50/1(-669%)	(5) Rising Rhoesa 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 14/1, seventh of 8 in maiden at Newcastle (7.1f). Off 107 days. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Looks a possible improver upped in distance on handicap debut; interesting.

LTO Selection:

In a very moderate contest marginal preference is for BRADMAN, who was far from disgraced when a close last of four from 7lb out of the handicap over 1m3f at this venue last week. Tres Chic has to prove that she stays this far but is an obvious threat to the selection, while Catena is the clear pick of the remainder.

BRADMAN offered definite signs he's capable of defying his lowly mark in handicaps late last year and, having not been seen to best effect over 11f here 6 days ago, he's fancied to come out on top operating from his correct mark this time. Catena and Northgate may emerge next best.

Off his proper mark back down in grade, BRADMAN appears to have a particularly good chance. Rising Rhoesa is second choice.

11:20 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

11:50 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (4/1 +33%) Badosa	4 4/1(+33%)	(4) Badosa 4/1, Mehmas filly who showed improved form when runner-up in a C&D nursery on penultimate start in December. Respectable fourth returned to this track/trip 3 weeks ago and she's not out of things in an ordinary affair. Good second over C&D on penultimate outing; major contender on that form.
2	3 2nd (3) (6/1 +14%) Bitcoin Profit	6 6/1(+14%)	(3) Bitcoin Profit 6/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, below form sixth of 10 in nursery (2/1) at Chelmsford City (5f) 21 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Back up in trip. Respected. Spoiled chance with tardy start last time; posted an improved effort earlier in December.
3	2 3rd (2) (9/1 +10%) Hyrcanian	9 9/1(+10%)	(2) Hyrcanian 9/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 33/1, ninth of 10 in maiden at Beverley (5f, good to firm) in August. Back up in trip. Makes handicap debut and betting may prove informative back from 5 months off. May turn things around now handicapping and switched to AW; heed market signals.
4	1 4th (1) (17/2 +15%) Amroon	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(1) Amroon 17/2, Showed improved form when off the mark at Chelmsford (6f) in November but proved disappointing both starts since, latterly when ninth of 11 in C&D minor event 13 days ago. Tongue tie discarded now. Has failed to back up the form of his Chelmsford win; not poised to defy top weight.
5th	7 5th (7) (8/1 +0%) Rust E Boy	8 8/1(+0%)	(7) Rust E Boy 8/1, Ran better than for a while from slipping mark when 1¼ lengths third of 12 in nursery at this C&D 15 days ago. Not out of things. Ties in closely with Badosa on C&D running five weeks ago; each-way possibilities.
6th	10 6th (10) (28/1 -75%) Red Iris	28 28/1(-75%)	(10) Red Iris 28/1, Below form fifth of 11 in nursery at this C&D (16/1) 20 days ago, seeming unsuited by drop in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Never landed a blow over C&D most recently; now goes in headgear.
7th	11 7th (11) (3/1 -20%) Nevzilla	3 3/1(-20%)	(11) Nevzilla 3/1, Kodiac filly who stepped up markedly on previous efforts at huge odds when second of 11 in a C&D event 13 days ago, headway final 1f and finishing well. Worth chancing to build on that from basement mark now handicapping. Strong-finishing second in C&D classified event (AW debut) two weeks ago; possibilities.
8th	5 8th (5) (20/1 -67%) Profitman	20 20/1(-67%)	(5) Profitman 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1 and hooded for 1st time, seventh of 11 in minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 15 days ago. Switch to handicaps rates a plus operating from a lowly mark and booking of Billy Loughnane catches the eye. Another to monitor in the market for clues. May improve now qualified for a mark and dropped in class.
9th	9 9th (9) (66/1 -230%) Alma Don	66 66/1(-230%)	(9) Alma Don 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 8 in maiden at Newcastle (7.1f, 80/1). Off 107 days. Makes handicap debut. May be capable of better now handicapping and dropped back in trip.
10th	12 10th (12) (28/1 -75%) Flemish	28 28/1(-75%)	(12) Flemish 28/1, Last of 8 in nursery at Lingfield (5f, AW, 25/1) 37 days ago, making no impression. Step back up in trip needs to have positive effect now but that's not out of the question. Not solid on form but may benefit from this step back up to 6f.
11th	8 11th (8) (12/1 -20%) Mehigburn	12 12/1(-20%)	(8) Mehigburn 12/1, Maiden who matched previous best from steadily easing mark when third of 11 in a C&D nursery last month, plugging on final 1f. Each-way possibilities again. Not disgraced in two C&D events since wearing cheekpieces.
12th	6 12th (6) (11/1 -57%) Alfanatical	11 11/1(-57%)	(6) Alfanatical 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 7/2, improved on previous efforts when second of 8 in nursery at Chelmsford City (6f) 70 days ago, no match for winner. Makes tapeta debut and she may yet have more to offer at this level. Creditable second at Chelmsford (handicap debut) ten weeks ago; open to progress.

LTO Selection:

NEVZILLA put in a career best when a neck second in a classified event over C&D late last month and that form gives her a big chance here. Rust E Boy made the frame in a similar race to this a month ago and is likely to be in the mix once again, while Alfanatical and Badosa are others to note.

NEVZILLA showed much improved form at huge odds when runner-up in a C&D minor event 2 weeks ago, finishing well. Now handicapping from a basement mark, she holds sound claims if able to replicate that here. Bitcoin Profit, Badosa and Rust E Boy head up the dangers, with handicap debutantes Hyrcanian and Profitman worth monitoring in the betting.

Granted a clean break, BITCOIN PROFIT may be able to get off the mark. Badosa is second choice.

11:50 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:10 Catterick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (11/4 -10%) Brucio	2.75 11/4(-10%)	(1) Brucio 11/4, Bettered her bumper form when third in a big-field Down Royal maiden (17f, soft) on hurdles debut in November. Held in third when stumbling and falling just after the last at Ayr since but she still rates a major player here. Has shown promise on both hurdle starts and her form reads well in today's context; player.
2	9 2nd (9) (3/1 -9%) Phone Home	3 3/1(-9%)	(9) Phone Home 3/1, Telescope filly who ran to a fair level when runner-up at Huntingdon (19.5f, good to soft) in November. Bit disappointing when a remote fourth at Lingfield later that month but this is a weak race and she might be worth another chance in a first-time tongue tie. Well-beaten 4th at Lingfield but good second at Huntingdon previously; could bounce back.
3	6 3rd (6) (15/2 -329%) Looking As You Are	7.5 15/2(-329%)	(6) Looking As You Are 15/2, Showed plenty when runner-up on first 3 outings in bumpers. Well beaten in a Doncaster listed bumper last month but still appeals as one who should be making her presence felt in a race like this now hurdling. Runner-up in first three bumpers; contender if rediscovering that promise on hurdle debut.
4	10 4th (10) (28/1 -133%) Purple Gown	28 28/1(-133%)	(10) Purple Gown 28/1, Fair Flat winner but ran to only a poor level when a remote third on her C&D hurdle debut just after Christmas. Well beaten on hurdle debut but fair on the Flat and open to improvement in this code.
5th	7 5th (7) (6/1 +63%) Millyupdahilly	6 6/1(+63%)	(7) Millyupdahilly 6/1, Modest maiden on the Flat. Ran to a similar level when sixth of 17 in a Naas mares' maiden on hurdle debut 4 weeks ago. Hood and tongue tie are added now. Irish trainer does well with his British runners. Could play a part. Fair sixth of 17 on hurdle debut at Naas and she's one to consider in this weak race.
6th	14 6th (14) (40/1 -186%) Expert Lady	40 40/1(-186%)	(14) Expert Lady 40/1, Down the field in varied events on Flat. Poor form when remote third on C&D hurdle debut 23 days ago. More will be needed. Didn't show much in light Flat career and modest form over C&D on hurdle debut.
7th	5 7th (5) (4/1 +75%) Libby	4 4/1(+75%)	(5) Libby 4/1, Fair form over hurdles for Joseph O'Brien but well held on the Flat and over hurdles for this yard. Others arrive with more pressing claims. Leading claims on last season's form but she's yet to shine this term.
8th	15 8th (15) (200/1 -300%) Rose De La Jarrie	200 200/1(-300%)	(15) Rose De La Jarrie 200/1, Won over 1½m at Beaupreau on only outing on Flat in France. Sold for €42,000 in September but came in a well-held seventh on her C&D hurdle debut 23 days ago. French win on sole Flat start but tailed off at 50-1 on hurdle debut over C&D last month.
9th	13 9th (13) (125/1 -400%) Caress Of Steel	125 125/1(-400%)	(13) Caress Of Steel 125/1, From a good stable but didn't offer any obvious promise on last month's Hereford bumper debut. With top northern yard but tailed off in Hereford bumper on sole previous run.
10th	11 10th (11) (100/1 -203%) The Gambler	100 100/1(-203%)	(11) The Gambler 100/1, Easy winner on last of her three starts in Irish points in April. Also made a successful start under Rules in a Market Rasen bumper in June but her 2 hurdle efforts since have been very disappointing. Too soon to write off in this sphere but can only watch this time. Point/bumper winner but tailed off/pulled up on her first two hurdle starts.
11th	3 11th (3) (22/1 +67%) Foursome	22 22/1(+67%)	(3) Foursome 22/1, Belatedly off the mark on Flat at Nottingham in October. Backed that up when second at Redcar 9 days later but comfortably held in 2 novice hurdles since. Flat winner last October but at lowly level; well beaten on both hurdle starts.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (8/1 +76%) Vallamorey	8 8/1(+76%)	(12) Vallamorey 8/1, Fair Flat winner at her best for Chris Fairhurst and worth a precautionary betting check having joined a shrewd outfit ahead of this hurdle debut. Flat winner; below par when last seen but market check advised on hurdle/stable debut.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (200/1 -506%) Katyb	200 200/1(-506%)	(4) Katyb 200/1, Mr Medici mare. Dam winning pointer. Best watched on this rather belated debut unless the betting strongly hints otherwise. Second foal; dam point winner; makes belated debut and a watching brief is probably best.

LTO Selection:

Libby arrives as the highest rated hurdler in the field with a mark of 111 and she would take all of the beating if running to that level back in maiden company. However, recent performances between codes haven't been the most inspiring, so it may pay to take a punt on hurdling debutant VALLAMOREY. Sam England's charge posted some fair efforts on the Flat in the summer and she's bred to excel in this sphere. Brucio is also worth a second look.

A chance is taken on a first-time tongue tie helping PHONE HOME bounce straight back to form as she's the pick on November's Huntingdon second. Stuart Crawford's Brucio will be a danger if back to the level of her Down Royal hurdle debut third, while Looking As You Are achieved enough in bumpers to think she can make an impact here.

Having produced encouraging performances on her first two hurdle starts, this could be a good opportunity for BRUCIO.

12:10 Catterick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:20 Southwell Stakes (Class 4) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (9/4 -13%) Pandora's Gift	2.25 9/4(-13%)	(1) Pandora's Gift 9/4, Confirmed debut promise when winning 10-runner minor event at Chelmsford City (6f, 9/2) 21 days ago, plenty in hand. Strong claims under the penalty. Made all for emphatic 4l win in latest Chelmsford start; leading player under 4lb penalty.
2	2 2nd (2) (2/1 -33%) Blue Virtue	2 2/1(-33%)	(2) Blue Virtue 2/1, Promising sort. 4/1, third of 7 in minor event at Chelmsford City (6f) on debut 31 days ago. From a good family and there's improvement to come, so makes plenty of appeal. Fared best of the newcomers in Chelmsford contest, despite looking green; bound to improve.
3	7 3rd (7) (5/2 -11%) Miss Bodacious	2.5 5/2(-11%)	(7) Miss Bodacious 5/2, 325,000 gns yearling, Zoustar filly. Half-sister to useful 5f winner Boonie. Dam unraced out of useful 1¼m-2¼m winner Scatter Dice. Highly respected on debut. 325,000gns yearling; by Zoustar; notable connections; interesting debutante.
4	10 4th (10) (16/1 +20%) Noisy Music	16 16/1(+20%)	(10) Noisy Music 16/1, Once-raced maiden. 18/1, sixth of 9 in maiden at Newcastle (6f) on debut 61 days ago, not knocked about. Should have more to offer. Related to winners for her owner; seems likely to build on her Newcastle effort.
5th	12 5th (12) (100/1 -203%) Treat Of Treats	100 100/1(-203%)	(12) Treat Of Treats 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. 50/1, eighth of 11 in minor event at Haydock (6f, good to firm). Off 125 days. Needs to improve on her turf efforts.
6th	4 6th (4) (11/1 +21%) Dame Darcey	11 11/1(+21%)	(4) Dame Darcey 11/1, Promising sort. Fourth of 11 in minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 18/1) on debut 15 days ago. May well do better and can't be discounted. Sister to a 6f AW scorer; duly showed some promise in Wolverhampton event at Christmas.
7th	8 7th (8) (28/1 -180%) Miss Stormy Night	28 28/1(-180%)	(8) Miss Stormy Night 28/1, 72,000 gns foal, 80,000 gns yearling, Night of Thunder filly. Sister to useful winner up to 7f Under The Stars and half-sister to 3 winners, including 1½m-1¾m winner Lusaka and 6f winner Penywern Taverner. Makes appeal on pedigree. 80,000gns yearling; sister to a Group 3 winner, out of AW scorer; newcomer to consider.
8th	6 8th (6) (150/1 -355%) Forty Pockets	150 150/1(-355%)	(6) Forty Pockets 150/1, Once-raced maiden. Eighth of 10 in minor event at Newcastle (6f, 10/1) on debut 62 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Down the field at Newcastle two months ago; now goes in cheekpieces.
9th	5 9th (5) (22/1 -10%) Easy Company	22 22/1(-10%)	(5) Easy Company 22/1, Once-raced maiden. Fourth of 10 in minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 50/1) on debut 49 days ago. Others preferred. Looks set for minor honours at best, judged on her 50-1 fourth at Wolverhampton.
10th	9 10th (9) (150/1 -200%) Nobodys Girl	150 150/1(-200%)	(9) Nobodys Girl 150/1, Muhaarar filly. Half-sister to French 10.5f-1½m winner My Lyka. Dam, 2-y-o 1m winner, sister to useful 1m winner (stayed 1¼m) Muhtaram. Muhaarar half-sister to a French middle-distance winner; check the betting.
11th	3 11th (3) (66/1 -164%) Court Of Roseann	66 66/1(-164%)	(3) Court Of Roseann 66/1, 20,000 gns 2-y-o, Inns of Court filly. Half-sister to 5f winner Gregarious Girl and 2-y-o 5f winner Keniano. Dam 5f winner. Wears hood. Worth monitoring in the betting. 20,000gns 2yo; by Inns Of Court; wears hood on debut; market helpful.
12th	11 12th (11) (200/1 -300%) So Obsessed	200 200/1(-300%)	(11) So Obsessed 200/1, Once-raced maiden. 25/1, last of 10 in minor event at Kempton (6f) on debut. Off 6 months. Failed to beat a rival at Kempton six months ago.

LTO Selection:

PANDORA'S GIFT confirmed the promise that she displayed on debut when winning impressively over 6f at Chelmsford three weeks ago. The daughter of Churchill remains open to improvement and is clearly the one to beat. That said, Blue Virtue showed ability on her racecourse bow and similar comments apply to Dame Darcey. Miss Bodacious cost 325,000gns as a yearling and Karl Burke's filly is certainly a newcomer to note.

BLUE VIRTUE is nicely bred and offered some encouragement at Chelmsford first time out, so she could find enough improvement to open her account at the second attempt. Pandora's Gift scored with plenty in hand at the same track three weeks ago and she's likely to pose a formidable threat, while Miss Bodacious is one to note on debut.

Chelmsford winner PANDORA'S GIFT is the form pick. Blue Virtue and interesting newcomer Miss Bodacious look the biggest threats.

12:20 Southwell Stakes (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:25 Clonmel Handicap Chase 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (7/4 -7%) Money Heist	1.75 7/4(-7%)	(1) Money Heist 7/4, Promising sort. 7/4 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 16-runner handicap chase at Naas (16f, soft) 28 days ago, cosily. More to come and worth a chance to follow up. Recovered from a mistake at the last to win at Naas, looks capable of following up.
2	8 2nd (8) (12/1 +64%) Kilashee	12 12/1(+64%)	(8) Kilashee 12/1, Unreliable individual. Two wins from 43 NH runs. Thirty two runs since last win in 2021. 25/1, eleventh of 13 in handicap chase at Down Royal (20f, soft) 16 days ago. Twice second at this venue in recent months, held by Money Heist on Naas run, undependable.
3	5 3rd (5) (4/1 +0%) Chainofconsequence	4 4/1(+0%)	(5) Chainofconsequence 4/1, 13/2, career best when winning 13-runner handicap chase at Limerick (17.7f, heavy) 16 days ago, kept up to work. Respected. Produced a dominant display in first-time blinkers at Limerick, now 8lb higher.
4	6 4th (6) (10/1 -11%) Prince Of Air	10 10/1(-11%)	(6) Prince Of Air 10/1, Winner in hurdle at Tramore in August. Respectable 7¾ lengths fourth of 16 to Money Heist in handicap chase (9/1) at Naas (16f, soft) 28 days ago. Jumping was ragged when fourth to Money Heist at Naas, could feature with a better round.
5th	2 5th (2) (4/1 -14%) Johngus	4 4/1(-14%)	(2) Johngus 4/1, C&D winner. 1 win from 2 runs this season. 9/4, creditable seventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (19f, heavy) 13 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Looks well treated in this sphere. Second of his two Limerick hurdle runs may have come too soon after his win, could go well.
6th	9 6th (9) (14/1 +44%) Barbaha Queen	14 14/1(+44%)	(9) Barbaha Queen 14/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Modest winner at 16f over hurdles. 22½ lengths twelfth of 16 to Money Heist in handicap chase at Naas (16f, soft, 20/1) 28 days ago. Course maiden hurdle winner in 2022, towards the rear in Naas event won by Money Heist.
7th	4 7th (4) (8/1 -14%) Jump The Shark	8 8/1(-14%)	(4) Jump The Shark 8/1, Seventh of 12 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (16.5f, heavy, 150/1) 26 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Others preferred. Poor chase form so far, trainer has a much more obvious candidate in Money Heist.
7	7 \|F\| (7) (80/1 +20%) Theblazen Queen	80 80/1(+20%)	(7) Theblazen Queen 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 100/1, below form well-beaten seventh of 13 to Chainofconsequence in handicap chase at Limerick (17.7f, heavy) 16 days ago. Struggled in beginners' events last summer, same behind Chainofconsequence at Limerick.
10	10 \|F\| (10) (250/1 -150%) Glen Ali	250 250/1(-150%)	(10) Glen Ali 250/1, Thoroughly unreliable individual. 66/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (24.5f, heavy) 65 days ago, beaten before next. Significantly back down in trip. Has struggled since rejoining her original trainer after an unsuccessful stint in Britain.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (12/1 -118%) Young Fitzy	12 12/1(-118%)	(3) Young Fitzy 12/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable third of 14 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (19f, heavy, 14/1) 13 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Makes handicap chase debut. One to consider. Potentially interesting here on his second run over fences, first was a win early in 2022.

LTO Selection:

MONEY HEIST has been raised 9lb for his December success but did well to win as he blundered at the last and is value for more. He returned from 394 days off in November but confirmed his earlier promise in winning at Naas (Prince Of Air was fourth), is suited by conditions and might continue to progress. Young Fitzy won three races in four months in 2021/'22 - including his only ever chase run, and has recent hurdles' form. He is rated 11lb lower in that sphere but nonetheless remains unexposed over fences. Johngus, a dual-winner from 28 career runs, won at Limerick over Christmas and was beaten two days later. He is rated 6lb lower in this sphere and, importantly, has winning Clonmel-heavy-ground form. Chainofconsequence has recent Limerick-heavy-ground form and is 8lb higher for his recent win. Jump The Shark would prefer further and makes his handicap chase debut.

MONEY HEIST scored with something to spare at Naas last month and, with more to come, he's fancied to go in again at the likely expense of Johngus, who is well treated returning to the larger obstacles. Young Fitzy is another one to consider.

But for a mistake at the last MONEY HEIST would have won more decisively at Naas and can be fancied to cope with a 9lb rise

12:25 Clonmel Handicap Chase 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:45 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 25f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (7/2 -27%) It's Maisy	3.5 7/2(-27%)	(8) It's Maisy 7/2, Fortunate winner of a 5-runner novice at Sedgefield in April but no luck about her 23f Market Rasen handicap success 5 weeks ago. Unexposed as a stayer and much respected off 4 lb higher. Strong finish when scoring on handicap debut at Market Rasen; big player again up 4lb.
2	11 2nd (11) (17/2 -42%) You Say Its Over	8.5 17/2(-42%)	(11) You Say Its Over 17/2, Still looking for first success but has been runner-up over 3m at Hexham under Brian Hughes on her last 2 outings. Should be very competitive again. 0-11 but she's finished runner-up in the mud at Hexham (2m7f) last twice; in the mix again.
3	3 3rd (3) (12/1 -71%) Getbazoutofhere	12 12/1(-71%)	(3) Getbazoutofhere 12/1, Winless following 10 attempts in this sphere but she has made the frame on several occasions, including on 3m Ludlow reappearance in November. Unexposed at 3m+ and should be competitive again. 0-11 but she's reached the frame in last three runs and looks interesting at this new trip.
4	10 4th (10) (6/1 +40%) Poetria	6 6/1(+40%)	(10) Poetria 6/1, Modest form at best over hurdles. Has hit the frame on all 3 starts this season, albeit she was beaten 22 lengths when third at Newcastle latest. Tackles a longer trip here with a first-time visor also added. 12-race maiden who was a remote third at Newcastle latest; now tries new trip in headgear.
5th	7 5th (7) (12/1 -60%) Bollin Matilda	12 12/1(-60%)	(7) Bollin Matilda 12/1, Poor form but showed she can be competitive in handicaps when third of 9 over 19f at Carlisle last month. Significantly up in trip. Improved form when third at Carlisle (2m3f) and has claims if she can build on that.
6th	4 6th (4) (18/1 -50%) Atomic Angel	18 18/1(-50%)	(4) Atomic Angel 18/1, Ended last season with a hurdle win at Sedgefield. Started the current one with a good second in a Hexham handicap hurdle in October but not in anything like the same form back there 5 weeks later. Bounce back needed. Suited by a slog in the mud but was disappointing last time and looks weighted near best.
7th	9 7th (9) (28/1 -75%) Lady Pacifico	28 28/1(-75%)	(9) Lady Pacifico 28/1, Made a winning start over hurdles at Leicester (2m) in 2021. Patchy over hurdles for David Weston subsequently but more encouraging signs at the first time of asking for this stable when third of 8 in 22.5f Leicester handicap chase in November. Claims if she can reproduce that back hurdling. Inconsistent sort who is 1-13 over hurdles and has never run beyond 2m6f; others preferred.
1	1 \|U\| (1) (7/2 +13%) Minniemum	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(1) Minniemum 7/2, Placed for the third time in her 4 handicap starts when second of 14 over 3m at Doncaster last month. That looks solid form and she should give another good account of herself here. Placed in last two starts including a clear second at Doncaster (3m) latest; respected.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (5/1 +29%) Innisfree Lass	5 5/1(+29%)	(6) Innisfree Lass 5/1, Failed to improve for a switch to handicap company early last year, finishing fourth at Huntingdon (20.5f) and Ludlow (19f). Steps up significantly in trip on her first outing for 9 months. Has stamina in pedigree but she needs improvement upped to this trip after 295 days off.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (12/1 +52%) Storm Force One	12 12/1(+52%)	(12) Storm Force One 12/1, Reached the frame twice over 3m at Wetherby last spring but off since a lesser run at Southwell in April and this long-standing maiden is probably best watched this time. On dangerous mark but she's 0-25 and is hard to predict; looks opposable on return.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (33/1 -136%) Hollywood Harmon	33 33/1(-136%)	(5) Hollywood Harmon 33/1, Unplaced completed starts in Irish points. Down the field in maiden/novice hurdles under Rules but could fare better now handicapping over further. One to note in the betting. Still lightly raced but she needs a transformation upped to this trip on handicap debut.

LTO Selection:

IT'S MAISY finished with a flourish when landing the spoils from an uncompromising position on her handicap debut at Market Rasen last month. A 4lb rise for that victory may underestimate the six-year-old and a double could be in the offing. Minniemum's runner-up effort at Doncaster was her best performance over hurdles to date and Henry Daly's mare is likely to be in the hunt once more, while better is expected from Poetria.

IT'S MAISY should have more to offer as a stayer on the back of her Market Rasen success and is selected to make light of a 4 lb rise. Minniemum has been knocking on the door in similar company and is second choice ahead of You Say Its Over, twice a runner-up at Hexham this winter.

The vote goes to IT'S MAISY, who won on her handicap debut at Market Rasen last month and is open to more progress at staying trips.

12:45 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:55 Southwell Handicap (Class 3) 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (15/2 -67%) Queen Of Atlantis	7.5 15/2(-67%)	(2) Queen Of Atlantis 15/2, Career best when winning 8-runner nursery at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 10/1) 20 days ago, suited by increase in trip. Unlikely to have reached her limit, so merits plenty of respect. May well build on her Wolverhampton win and progress further; respected.
2	1 2nd (1) (Evens +56%) Sunny Street	0 Evens(+56%)	(1) Sunny Street Evens, Thrice-raced maiden. Second of 8 in maiden (2/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 23 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Has to be taken seriously. Steadily heading in the right direction; appears poised to open his account.
3	6 3rd (6) (16/1 -220%) Mereside Madness	16 16/1(-220%)	(6) Mereside Madness 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Very good second of 7 in handicap (5/2) at Newcastle (6f) 7 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Likely to give another good account. Ran well at Newcastle last week on AW/handicap debut; possibilities.
4	5 4th (5) (4/1 -20%) Khamsin	4 4/1(-20%)	(5) Khamsin 4/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 10/1 and blinkered for 1st time, fourth of 5 in maiden at Chelmsford City (7f) 89 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Has been gelded and looks the type to do better. Open to further progress now qualified for handicaps; interesting.
5th	4 5th (4) (20/1 -25%) Stratocracy	20 20/1(-25%)	(4) Stratocracy 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/1, first run since leaving Richard Hannon when seventh of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 7 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Has work to do. Five-race maiden; holds the worst claims on last-time-out bare form.
6th	3 6th (3) (4/1 +11%) Royal Tapestry	4 4/1(+11%)	(3) Royal Tapestry 4/1, Winner at Lingfield in November. Fourth of 7 in nursery at Kempton (8f, 5/1) 52 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Remains with potential on the back of a gelding operation. Solid record in handicaps on Polytrack; thereabouts if taking to Tapeta.

LTO Selection:

SUNNY STREET was second only to an impeccably-bred rival at Wolverhampton last month and, while he now has to give weight away to all his rivals, James Tate's colt appeals strongly as he starts out in a handicap from a workable mark. A winner at Lingfield off 6lb lower in November, Royal Tapestry has been gelded since last seen, but his previous form is respectable enough to hold him in high regard at this level. Queen Of Atlantis is up in class but completes the shortlist.

SUNNY STREET upped his game and bumped into a good prospect at Wolverhampton last time, so he's worth a chance to prove himself better than an opening mark of 79. Last-time-out winner Queen of Atlantis is a danger and Royal Tapestry probably has a bigger effort in him.

The way he's going, SUNNY STREET looks set to get off the mark. Fellow handicap debutant Khamsin is feared most.

12:55 Southwell Handicap (Class 3) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:00 Clonmel Conditions Chase 21f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	3 1st (3) (7/4 +22%) Casey West	1.75 7/4(+22%)	(3) Casey West 7/4, Runner-up in points prior to finishing second of 16 on his recent Limerick hunter debut, with the reopposing Boss Robin and Dromleigh behind in third/fourth. Leading contender following second at Limerick with several of these behind, yard in form.
2	4 2nd (4) (9/2 -35%) Dromleigh	4.5 9/2(-35%)	(4) Dromleigh 9/2, Point winner who shaped with encouragement when third of 6 in hunter at Fairyhouse (24.3f, heavy) on debut over fences in November. Given a lot to do and couldn't sustain effort when fourth of 16 at Limerick (22.6f) over Christmas. This shorter trip a help if anything. Player. Appears well held by Casey West on Limerick running but closely matched with Boss Robin.
3	9 3rd (9) (33/1 -32%) Pulse Of Camelot	33 33/1(-32%)	(9) Pulse Of Camelot 33/1, Made frame on 3 of 4 starts in points, including latest (Nov 26). The betting should help guide to expectations. Only 3l off runner-up Casey West when third at Linsgtown, in good hands with Liam Burke.
4	12 4th (12) (80/1 -21%) Stormy Story	80 80/1(-21%)	(12) Stormy Story 80/1, Winning pointer but pulled up on Limerick hunter debut over Christmas. Point winner two seasons ago, big price when pulled up at Limerick on racecourse debut.
5th	2 5th (2) (9/1 +25%) Boss Robin	9 9/1(+25%)	(2) Boss Robin 9/1, Point winner. Placed for second time in hunters when third of 16 at Limerick (22.6f, heavy) over Christmas but reopposing Casey West was ahead in second. Has plenty to find with Casey West on Limerick running, closely matched with Dromleigh.
6th	1 6th (1) (12/1 +52%) Ask Mike	12 12/1(+52%)	(1) Ask Mike 12/1, Point winner. Behind a few of these when fifth of 16 in hunter chase at Limerick (22.6f, heavy, 18/1) on NH debut 15 days ago. Finished behind three of these rivals when fifth at Limerick on his racecourse debut.
7th	13 7th (13) (50/1 -150%) Electric Dreamer	50 50/1(-150%)	(13) Electric Dreamer 50/1, Well held in 3 hurdles over the summer but has won a point since, although she was behind Miner's Bridge when they clashed between the flags in November. Boulta winner last time, may struggle to reverse previous form with Miners Bridge.
8th	11 8th (11) (33/1 -65%) Sampoet	33 33/1(-65%)	(11) Sampoet 33/1, Successful on last of 7 starts in points (Dec 30). More needed on hunter debut. Won with plenty to spare on the most recent of seven starts in points, others preferred.
9th	6 9th (6) (40/1 -21%) Keep Me Posted	40 40/1(-21%)	(6) Keep Me Posted 40/1, Multiple point winner but well held in a bumper and 2 hunters under Rules. Three-time winner in points, has failed to shine on the track, tailed off at Limerick.
8	8 \|F\| (8) (11/1 -38%) Nibbles	11 11/1(-38%)	(8) Nibbles 11/1, Modest maiden hurdler but came good on point debut in November. More will be needed now moving into a hunter. Limited over hurdles, made an effective transition when a 17l point winner at Dromahane.
7	7 \|U\| (7) (5/1 -11%) Miners Bridge	5 5/1(-11%)	(7) Miners Bridge 5/1, Successful on last of 4 starts in points (beat Electric Dreamer, Nov 25). One to consider on hunter debut for respected connections. Won snugly from Electric Dreamer at Boulta in November, strong trainer/rider combination.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (9/2 +0%) Ringcraft	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(10) Ringcraft 9/2, Half-brother to useful hurdler/top-class chaser Ballyoisin. Runner-up sole start in points (Nov 2022). It has taken a bit of time to get him back to the track but represents a top stable and market confidence would look highly significant. Half-brother to the smart Ballyoisin, second on only point start in 2022, much respected.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (200/1 -400%) Enoughofthat	200 200/1(-400%)	(5) Enoughofthat 200/1, Poor hurdler. 80/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy) 82 days ago. Third in point ahead of chase debut. Weak hurdles form, makes little appeal based on a recent third behind Sampoet in a point.

LTO Selection:

Maiden point-to-pointer CASEY WEST ran well in a similar race over Christmas. He showed useful racecourse form in 2021 and having gone unraced in a spell with Willie Mullins subsequently, returned from 875 days off last year. A lightly-raced eight-year-old, a reproduction of his Limerick effort, behind a promising winner, might suffice. Ringcraft, a half-brother to high-class chaser Ballyoisin, finished second on pointing debut at Tinahely in November 2022 and while he returns from 417 days off, Rob James is a notable booking. The selection holds today's rivals Boss Robin (finished third), Dromleigh (fourth), Ask Mike (fifth) on Limerick form and also Sampoet and Pulse Of Camelot on previous form. Nibbles showed improvement when ploughing his way to a Dromahane win but, in common with Miners Bridge and Electric Dreamer, steps up from a maiden point-to-pointing.

The suggestion is Gordon Elliott's RINGCRAFT, with confidence in his chance increased should the betting vibes be strong. The strong-travelling Dromleigh may benefit from this slightly shorter trip and can turn around recent Limerick form with Casey West and Boss Robin and provide the chief threat. Sam Curling point winner Miners Bridge is another interesting contender under Derek O'Connor.

Gordon Elliott's RINGCRAFT may prove a cut above these rivals and the 7lb claimed by Rob James is of significant value

13:00 Clonmel Conditions Chase 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:20 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 25f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (3/1 +0%) Time For A Pint	3 3/1(+0%)	(10) Time For A Pint 3/1, Irish point winner who bettered his hurdling form when fifth in a handicap chase at this course three weeks ago. Likely more to come and looks a big player. Close fifth over 2m3f on chase debut and this longer trip could be just what he needs.
2	11 2nd (11) (4/1 +67%) Monaghan Boy	4 4/1(+67%)	(11) Monaghan Boy 4/1, Fair in bumpers. Didn't match that over hurdles but more encouragement at the second attempt over fences when second at Hexham a month ago. Not dismissed up in trip. 0-13 and poor form in main, but encouraging runner-up at Hexham on second run over fences.
3	8 3rd (8) (13/2 +7%) Cowboy Cooper	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(8) Cowboy Cooper 13/2, Arrives in form from hurdling, albeit not obviously looking ahead of his mark. Could make his presence felt if taking to the larger obstacles. 0-9 but fair 3rd at Hexham on last two hurdle starts; might not be far away on chase debut.
4	6 4th (6) (20/1 -82%) Don Brocco	20 20/1(-82%)	(6) Don Brocco 20/1, Modest winner at 25f over hurdles. 11/2, last of 6 in handicap chase at Kelso (26.2f, heavy) 13 days ago. Penultimate start was encouraging, so he's not one to write off. Step back in right direction when third at Hexham but failed to kick on at Kelso.
5th	5 5th (5) (9/2 -80%) Benny Baloo	4.5 9/2(-80%)	(5) Benny Baloo 9/2, Just poor form over hurdles but much better since sent chasing, off the mark in comfortable fashion at Market Rasen 16 days ago. Strong claims again. Won comfortably at Market Rasen on second chase start and a 9lb rise may not stop him.
6th	9 6th (9) (66/1 -100%) Country Kitten	66 66/1(-100%)	(9) Country Kitten 66/1, 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 win over hurdles last March but very patchy profile, including over fences.
7th	2 7th (2) (33/1 -175%) Lady Tremaine	33 33/1(-175%)	(2) Lady Tremaine 33/1, 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. Pulled up when last seen but promise previously; contender if back on song after break.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (5/1 +38%) Just Jess	5 5/1(+38%)	(7) Just Jess 5/1, Poor handicap hurdler who was unsuited by the drop in trip at this course last time, so not a forlorn hope if she takes to this game at the first attempt. 3m1f course h'dle winner; handicapped to play leading role if immediately taking to fences.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (11/1 +8%) Storm Tiger	11 11/1(+8%)	(4) Storm Tiger 11/1, 14/1, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (24f, heavy) 20 days ago. Still a maiden under Rules (point winner) but expected to give his running again. Some creditable efforts last season but not at the same level on either outing this term.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (20/1 -208%) My Girl Lollipop	20 20/1(-208%)	(3) My Girl Lollipop 20/1, 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. 0-12 but solid handicap hurdle form last spring; could be in the mix; chase/stable debut.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (28/1 -75%) Lepashe	28 28/1(-75%)	(1) Lepashe 28/1, Point winner. Little encouragement both starts over fences and little impact back over hurdles at Doncaster last time. Something to prove. Well treated on hurdle form as recent as last February but has struggled in both chases.

LTO Selection:

Better is expected from chase debutant Just Jess and the eight-year-old isn't taken lightly. Preference, however, is for comfortable Boxing Day scorer BENNY BALOO, who justified strong market support at Market Rasen that day. Tim Easterby's charge won with enough in hand to suggest that he can defy a 9lb hike in this contest, while Cowboy Cooper and My Girl Lollipop are others to consider.

TIME FOR A PINT didn't show much over hurdles but he's an ex-pointer and offered more encouragement when fifth at this course three weeks ago, so he's worth chancing to find further improvement back up in trip and open his account under Rules. Last-time-out winner Benny Baloo is a danger and Storm Tiger can't be ruled out.

Point winner BENNY BALOO did it in good style at Market Rasen on Boxing Day on his second chase start and is taken to follow up.

13:20 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (9/2 -50%) Eligible	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(1) Eligible 9/2, 3-time course winner last winter who got on top late on to resume winning ways at York (7f) in May. Returned in good heart this AW campaign, not seen to best effect when third at Chelmsford (1m) 31 days ago. One to be interested in. Creditable third at Chelmsford last time; 3-7 at Southwell; possibilities.
2	5 2nd (5) (15/2 -88%) Star Zinc	7.5 15/2(-88%)	(5) Star Zinc 15/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Newcastle in November. 10/3, below form sixth of 12 in handicap back at that venue (7.1f) 34 days ago, ridden over 2f out and not quicken. Revised mark not beyond him but he does need things to drop right. Looks ready for the return to 1m and he's the only C&D winner in this field.
3	11 3rd (11) (4/1 +20%) King Of York	4 4/1(+20%)	(11) King Of York 4/1, Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. Good second of 12 in handicap at this C&D (6/5) 13 days ago, a slow start arguably costing him. Steps back up in grade now but he's of interest in present groove. Maiden who has a consistent record at Southwell and went close last time.
4	7 4th (7) (20/1 -100%) Shaw Park	20 20/1(-100%)	(7) Shaw Park 20/1, Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 66/1) 34 days ago, pushed along around halfway and late headway. Eased further in weights and worth noting he remains unexposed at 1m. Step back in right direction last time; has frame possibilities.
5th	8 5th (8) (11/2 +73%) Cliffcake	5.5 11/2(+73%)	(8) Cliffcake 11/2, Course winner who looked badly out sorts when last seen, losing place over 2f out when last of 11 in C&D handicap in November. Returns to action with his yard in good nick however, so a resurgence is certainly not out of the question operating 2 lb below last winning mark. Has gradually lost his form since last success; revival required.
6th	9 6th (9) (15/2 +38%) Open Choice	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(9) Open Choice 15/2, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, eighth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 6/1) 10 days ago, weakening final 1f. Back down in trip. Blinkers quickly back on here and worth noting he remains less exposed than most. Six-race maiden who looks open to improvement back down in distance; interesting.
7th	2 7th (2) (7/1 +0%) Power Of Gold	7 7/1(+0%)	(2) Power Of Gold 7/1, 13/2, first run since leaving Hugo Palmer/also gelded, not seen to best effect when sixth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 23 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Better showing anticipated with that run under his belt. Sole win came off this mark; interesting on second run for new yard.
8th	4 8th (4) (14/1 -100%) Souffionne	14 14/1(-100%)	(4) Souffionne 14/1, Much improved on debut when winning 4-runner Newcastle novice (7f) in November. Not disgraced when sixth of 12 in handicap at that venue 5 weeks ago and step up in trip rates a likely plus. Has raced only three times (7f) and may still have further progress in him.
9th	3 9th (3) (5/1 +29%) Band Of Steel	5 5/1(+29%)	(3) Band Of Steel 5/1, AW maiden winner who ran to again hit the frame when third at Lingfield (7f) 2 starts back. Possible a busy spell caught up with him when last of 10 at Wolverhampton (7f) 20 days ago and bounce back not ruled out with blinkers replacing cheekpieces. Form dipped last time but he is normally consistent on AW; could well rebound.
10th	10 10th (10) (33/1 +0%) Anif	33 33/1(+0%)	(10) Anif 33/1, Course winner. 22/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 20 days ago. Has fallen to a workable mark but he needs to step up plenty on recent efforts to figure. Nine-time AW scorer but has a big doubt over current form.

LTO Selection:

SOUFFIONNE has the scope for progression and the lightly-raced four-year-old is the most intriguing option in this field of hardened campaigners. A game winner of a novice on his penultimate start, the selection was done for toe over 7f on his handicap bow at Newcastle last month but could well eclipse that effort with the longer trip a likely prompt for improvement. Proven over 1m, Eligible rates the best alternative, while Star Zinc (sixth) is taken to reverse recent Newcastle form with Shaw Park (fourth) over an extra furlong.

A 3-time winner at this venue last winter, ELIGIBLE hasn't shaped up at all badly in 2 starts this all-weather campaign, coming from further back than ideal when third at Chelmsford 31 days ago. Operating from a workable mark, he gets the nod to come out on top. King of York has been given a chance by the assessor and arrives in good order, so he's feared at the foot of the weights. Power of Gold and Cliffcake back from a break are others to note.

The vote goes to possible improver OPEN CHOICE, who looks interesting back down in trip. Eligible is second choice.

13:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:35 Clonmel Conditions Hurdle 16f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	2 1st (2) (2/5 +40%) Quai De Bourbon	0.4 2/5(+40%)	(2) Quai De Bourbon 2/5, Hadn't pulled up in any trees in a couple of 3-y-o hurdles in France for Y. Fouin but looked a smart stayer in the making when winning 16-runner maiden at Naas (19f) on his Irish debut (after 13 months off) 28 days ago. Open to further progress. Recovered from an error three out to win readily on Irish debut at Naas, can build on that.
2	4 2nd (4) (5/1 +0%) Westport Cove	5 5/1(+0%)	(4) Westport Cove 5/1, Bumper winner who made a successful hurdling debut in a first-time hood after 8 months off at Thurles in November. Pulled up in Grade 1 (40/1) at Leopardstown (16f, heavy) 15 days ago, however, so needs to bounce back. Free-running type has won a bumper and maiden hurdle, yard's apparent second-string.
3	5 3rd (5) (17/2 +15%) Doyen Ta Win	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(5) Doyen Ta Win 17/2, Fairly useful hurdler who offered little after 7 months off when pulled up at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft) 40 days ago. Progressive in winning three handicaps last season, out of her depth at Newbury on latest.
4	3 4th (3) (8/1 -167%) Tactical Affair	8 8/1(-167%)	(3) Tactical Affair 8/1, Promise in bumpers and stepped up again to make a successful debut in this sphere at Cork (2m) in November. Improved again when third of 6 in minor event hurdle (9/4) at Punchestown (16.8f, heavy) since and likely to make a bold bid. Won on hurdling debut at Cork, third behind a stablemate of Quai De Bourbon at Punchestown.

LTO Selection:

QUAI DE BOURBON seemingly showed inexperience contesting two French heavy-ground runs last October/November and while his jumping was novicey in winning recently, has potential. He looked nice at Naas and while he drops in distance, reverting to heavy might give him time to better organise his technique. Dependable Tactical Affair is suited by conditions and while there was no disgrace in being beaten by returning Elixir D'ainay last month, was beaten seven lengths by the 115-rated runner-up, which admittedly received 16lb. Westport Cover pulled up in a recent Grade 1 and being a keen-goer, it is a negative to see him reappear just 15 days later running in a first-time tongue-tie. Front-runner Doyen Ta Win pulled up on her recent reappearance run but has winning heavy-ground form. Action Motion faces a tough task.

QUAI DE BOURBON looked a good prospect when making a winning start for Willie Mullins at Naas 4 weeks ago and is taken to follow up in spite of the drop in trip. Tactical Affair is going the right way and is an obvious threat.

There should be plenty of improvement to come from Naas maiden winner QUAI DE BOURBON especially if he can jump more tidily.

13:35 Clonmel Conditions Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:55 Catterick Novices Hurdle (Class 4) 19f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (10/11 -10%) Hasthing	0.909091 10/11(-10%)	(1) Hasthing 10/11, French bumper winner who made a very encouraging start for this yard last season, putting up a smart effort when third in Aintree Grade 2 bumper. Resumed with stylish hurdling debut success at Leicester and very much the one to beat. Bright prospect. Won at Leicester on hurdle debut; didn't jump well but he's a useful prospect.
2	6 2nd (6) (4/1 +27%) Pic Roc	4 4/1(+27%)	(6) Pic Roc 4/1, Mount Nelson gelding who progressed with each start in bumpers before shaping well on his hurdling bow when fifth of 9 in novice at Newbury (20.5f, heavy, 40/1) 22 days ago. Can step forward and make his presence felt. Placed in bumpers and could improve for his hurdle debut fifth; possible player.
3	3 3rd (3) (13/2 -63%) Defence Witness	6.5 13/2(-63%)	(3) Defence Witness 13/2, Won sole start in points before showing fairly useful form when landing 4-runner bumper here 48 days ago. Much respected now going over hurdles stepped up in trip. 2-2 with wins in point/bumper; this trip promises to suit on h'dle debut; brings potential.
4	7 4th (7) (100/1 -100%) Ushuaia Dancer	100 100/1(-100%)	(7) Ushuaia Dancer 100/1, Made frame completed start in points but only modest form shown in 3 starts under Rules. Others appeal more. Not beaten far over C&D on New Year's Day but in a much weaker race than this.
5th	8 5th (8) (150/1 -355%) Walk My Way	150 150/1(-355%)	(8) Walk My Way 150/1, Failed to threaten between the flags and has offered little in two runs over hurdles this winter. Respectable sixth of seven at 50-1 over C&D recently but today's company is much tougher.
6th	2 6th (2) (11/4 +21%) Here Comes Georgie	2.75 11/4(+21%)	(2) Here Comes Georgie 11/4, Fair hurdler who got off the mark in 10-runner novice at Carlisle (17f, soft) 25 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Won at Carlisle last month; could continue to progress and he's respected under a penalty.
7th	5 7th (5) (125/1 -89%) Imperial Rule	125 125/1(-89%)	(5) Imperial Rule 125/1, Placed in Irish points and hinted at promise in a first-time tongue strap when fifth of 8 in novice hurdle (50/1) at Sedgefield (19.8f, soft) 16 days ago. Needs another step forward. Fair third in Irish point last April but well beaten at big odds on both hurdle starts.
8th	4 8th (4) (150/1 -127%) Hemicycle	150 150/1(-127%)	(4) Hemicycle 150/1, Maiden Irish pointer who was down the field in a novice hurdle at Wetherby on Rules debut. Makes little appeal. Displayed some ability in points but tailed off at 50-1 on rules debut at Wetherby.

LTO Selection:

Raw ability appeared to get HASTHING over the line at Leicester, where he won despite some indifferent jumping. The seven-year-old will have learned plenty from that experience, however, and he is expected to progress under the penalty. Defence Witness made a successful Rules debut in a bumper here 48 days ago and the son of Court Cave merits respect now switched to hurdles. Here Comes Georgie can chase them home.

HASTHING looked an exciting prospect when going in at the first time of asking over hurdles at Leicester and this smart bumper winner is fancied to defy a penalty here before moving up in grade. Pic Roc shaped well when fifth at Newbury on his debut in this sphere and is feared most, with newcomer Defence Witness appealing as the pick of the rest for minor honours.

Grade 2 bumper third HASTHING didn't jump well at Leicester on his hurdle debut but still won and is open to considerable improvement.

13:55 Catterick Novices Hurdle (Class 4) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:05 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (11/4 -38%) Goldsmith	2.75 11/4(-38%)	(6) Goldsmith 11/4, Well served by well-run race when ending frustrating spell with success at Wolverhampton (9.5f0 2 weeks ago, pulling clear with another interesting sort. Of interest again from 3 lb higher, particularly if granted good pace to aim at. Won over 9.5f last time; not crying out for return to 1m but he's largely consistent.
2	3 2nd (3) (10/3 +33%) Law Supreme	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(3) Law Supreme 10/3, French maiden winner (at 1m) who has quickly slipped in weights for present stable and he ran well under a change of tactics when second of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 4 days ago, headed last ½f, no extra late on. Remains low-mileage and one to consider. Ex-French; good effort at Wolverhampton four days ago (third start for new stable).
3	8 3rd (8) (8/1 +43%) Ciotog	8 8/1(+43%)	(8) Ciotog 8/1, Latest win at Bath in September. 20/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 22 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Comes here operating from last winning mark and he's not one to write off. Has failed to land a blow since returning to AW; now only 1-15 in this sphere.
4	5 4th (5) (5/2 +38%) Leap Day	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(5) Leap Day 5/2, Career best when winning 8-runner minor event (13/8) at this C&D 13 days ago, quickening 1f out and keeping on. Remains unexposed at this trip and likely to go well again back in handicaps from unchanged mark. Opened his account in C&D novice event two weeks ago; could well build on that success.
5th	1 5th (1) (10/1 -150%) Hortzadar	10 10/1(-150%)	(1) Hortzadar 10/1, Comes here in good order, successful on AW debut at Newcastle (1m) in November and matched that form from 3 lb higher mark when third back at that venue last month, headed dying strides. Claims in present groove and good pace to aim at will help. Took well to Tapeta at Newcastle the last twice, winning then close third; likely player.
6th	7 6th (7) (22/1 -83%) Light Up Our Stars	22 22/1(-83%)	(7) Light Up Our Stars 22/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in October. 13/2, seventh of 8 in handicap back at that venue (8.6f) 12 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Has frame possibilities, provided he runs to form with tongue-tie added.
7th	2 7th (2) (10/1 +0%) Innse Gall	10 10/1(+0%)	(2) Innse Gall 10/1, Latest win at Ayr in August. 8/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at York (10.2f, soft). Off 110 days. Back down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Iain Jardine and no forlorn hope. Most wins over longer trips; drop back to 1m looks a negative on debut for new yard.
8th	10 8th (10) (22/1 +12%) Conservative	22 22/1(+12%)	(10) Conservative 22/1, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Visored for 1st time, last of 7 in handicap at Newmarket (12f, good, 22/1) in June, eased under 4f out. Returns from 6 months off operating from career-low mark and market may prove a useful guide. C&D scorer in 2022 for previous yard; 0-8 for current stable and has regressed.
9th	4 9th (4) (80/1 -300%) One More Dream	80 80/1(-300%)	(4) One More Dream 80/1, Three wins from 14 runs last year. Latest win at Catterick (6f) in August. However, lost way subsequently, again failing to beat a rival when last of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 14 days ago. Has badly lost his form since last win and this new trip is an added question mark.
10th	9 10th (9) (150/1 -500%) Smalleytime	150 150/1(-500%)	(9) Smalleytime 150/1, Winner at Salisbury in July. Ninth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 33/1) 47 days ago, never landing a blow. Yard switch needs to have had positive effect ahead of this. Hood on 1st time. First-time hood needs to make a difference on debut for new yard.

LTO Selection:

Recent novice winner Leap Day is respected back in a handicap, while Goldsmith enters calculations after landing a 0-70-rated contest over the extended 1m1f at Wolverhampton 15 days ago. However, both are faced with a stiffer test and may be susceptible to a potential sucker punch that could be delivered by HORTZADAR. Most effective when arriving late on the scene, the selection enjoyed a profitable campaign last year and, resuming off just 3lb above his last winning mark, he could be hard to resist on his Southwell debut.

GOLDSMITH crucially got the well-run race that suits when resuming winning ways at Wolverhampton 2 weeks ago, coming clear with one boasting some strong form lines in the process, and in the hope he gets a good gallop to aim at once more, all looks set fair for another big run from a 3 lb higher mark. Leap Day looked well suited by the step up to 1m when successful over C&D latest and he's feared. Law Supreme and Hortzadar complete the shortlist.

Unexposed over 1m, LEAP DAY (nap) could well follow up his C&D novice success. Law Supreme is second choice.

14:05 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:10 Clonmel Maiden Hurdle 16f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	8 1st (8) (4/1 +11%) Implicit	4 4/1(+11%)	(8) Implicit 4/1, 3/1 and hooded for 1st time, shaped as if amiss when pulled up in maiden hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy) 2 weeks ago. Down in trip. Dangerous to dismiss. Promising 3rd on debut here; pulled up long way out at Limerick since; 2m may not be ideal.
2	1 2nd (1) (4/6 +0%) Enola	0.666667 4/6(+0%)	(1) Enola 4/6, Useful Flat winner. Promising type. 7/4, showed aptitude for hurdling before lack of a recent outing told after 15 months off on first run since leaving P. Cottier when fourth of 13 in maiden hurdle at Cork (16f, heavy) 46 days ago. Should go well. Listed winner on Flat; respectable 4th on hurdle bow; beaten fav that day but can improve.
3	3 3rd (3) (9/2 +18%) Ah Fuhgeddaboudit	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(3) Ah Fuhgeddaboudit 9/2, Fair hurdler. 200/1, first run since leaving Miss Shauna Larkin when 21 lengths eighth of 9 to Birdie Or Bust in listed hurdle at Thurles (15.9f, good to soft) 25 days ago. 0-11; best form over further and well held over this trip latest.
4	2 4th (2) (25/1 +83%) Molly Hall	25 25/1(+83%)	(2) Molly Hall 25/1, Modest Flat winner. Seventh of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (16f, 15/2) just over 6 weeks ago. Makes hurdles debut. 2m winner here on the Flat in September and interesting on hurdle bow.
5th	9 5th (9) (100/1 -203%) Killeavy Rose	100 100/1(-203%)	(9) Killeavy Rose 100/1, Well held in bumper. 50/1, went with little promise on hurdling debut when twelfth of 16 in maiden at Limerick (20f, heavy) 15 days ago. Needs monitoring in the market given connections. Showed little on bumper debut; tailed off in maiden hurdle since; best watched back at 2m.
6th	10 6th (10) (200/1 -100%) Mrs Millionaire	200 200/1(-100%)	(10) Mrs Millionaire 200/1, Tailed-off eighth of 16 in maiden hurdle (66/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) back in October. Poor form in points and tailed off when 66s on rules debut; off 101 days.
7th	4 7th (4) (200/1 -100%) Angelofthemorning	200 200/1(-100%)	(4) Angelofthemorning 200/1, Tailed off in 3 maiden hurdles so can only be watched. Tailed off on all three runs starts so far at huge odds; hard to recommend.
8th	5 8th (5) (200/1 -100%) Backfromtheraces	200 200/1(-100%)	(5) Backfromtheraces 200/1, Fifth sole start in points but offered little on both starts over hurdles recently. Poor point effort and shown nothing in two rules starts at triple figure odds.
9th	7 9th (7) (20/1 +0%) Dreamz	20 20/1(+0%)	(7) Dreamz 20/1, 33/1, offered little after 13 months off when eighth of 10 in maiden at Tramore (12f, good to soft). Off 6 months. Makes hurdles debut. First run for yard after leaving Brian Nolan. Placed in 2 bumpers; poor efforts on Flat more recently; needs to step up on hurdle bow.
14	14 \|F\| (14) (9/2 -64%) Thegingrin	4.5 9/2(-64%)	(14) Thegingrin 9/2, 5/1, improved on hurdling debut form when third of 10 in maiden hurdle at Tramore (21f, soft) 44 days ago. Down in trip. Should be bang there. Point winner; best run yet at 2m5f latest but not sure to be suited by this test.
10th	12 10th (12) (250/1 -67%) Restless Lady	250 250/1(-67%)	(12) Restless Lady 250/1, Pulled up on sole start in points and offered little making Rules debut when eleventh of 17 in maiden hurdle (200/1) at Naas (16f, soft) 4 weeks ago. Pulled up in a point and shown nothing when 200-1 for her hurdle/rules bow last month.
11th	11 11th (11) (250/1 -67%) Relax Annie	250 250/1(-67%)	(11) Relax Annie 250/1, Tailed off in maiden hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy, 100/1) on debut 16 days ago. Tailed off when 100-1 on debut last month; pedigree suggests she may want further.
12th	6 12th (6) (200/1 -100%) But What About Me	200 200/1(-100%)	(6) But What About Me 200/1, Ocovango mare. Dam placed in points. Wears hood. Ocovango mare; dam placed in points and pedigree suggests she may want further; hood on.
13th	15 13th (15) (150/1 -200%) Who Do You Think	150 150/1(-200%)	(15) Who Do You Think 150/1, Westerner mare. Dam fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser (2¼m/19f winner). Likely outsider on debut. Westerner mare; dam 2m2f/2m3f hurdle/chase winner; likely to need this on debut.

LTO Selection:

ENOLA was smart on the flat in her native France, should benefit from her hurdling debut and can concede weight and land this winnable maiden. A three-time flat winner including in a Marseille Listed race last September, she was subsequently bought for 200,000 euros and having raced keen and green at Cork, should improve experience-wise. Thegingrin won on point-to-point debut in February 2022, before selling for 115,000 pounds. Her racecourse form is nothing special but nonetheless showed some promise at Tramore in November, although reverts markedly down in distance. Ah Fuhgeddaboutit needs to improve while Dreamz's form is on good ground. The selection's six-year-old stablemate Implicit has raced just twice and is best watched having reported to have 'coughed a few times' post-race when pulling up at Limerick.

A mares maiden containing plenty of deadwood and the vote goes to ENOLA, who was a listed winner on the Flat in France and showed aptitude for hurdling before a lack of a recent outing told after 15 months off at Cork in November. Willie Mullins also saddles Implicit and she's a threat provided all is well after her Limerick disappointment a fortnight ago, with Thegingrin and Ah Fuhgeddaboudit another couple fancied to feature.

Expect ENOLA to improve from her yard debut when too keen on the back of a break. She was Listed level on the Flat and should do better

14:10 Clonmel Maiden Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:30 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 3) 30f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (7/2 +22%) Track And Trace	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(6) Track And Trace 7/2, Placed in an Irish point and got off the mark over hurdles at the second attempt when scoring at Warwick on return. Well held next 2 starts but big improvement when only just denied by a subsequent winner at Carlisle last month. That was his only second run over fences so high on shortlist. Latest form franked and this unexposed 7yo brings potential to today's marathon trip.
2	7 2nd (7) (8/1 +33%) Crixus's Escape	8 8/1(+33%)	(7) Crixus's Escape 8/1, Capitalised on a career-low mark in some style to record a first success in over 3 years when landing 11-runner handicap chase at Catterick (25.2f, heavy) 2 weeks ago. That contest unfolded to his benefit, though, and more required to follow up from 8 lb higher mark. Easy 3m1f win here recently; not dismissed but this is tougher and he's unproven at trip.
3	4 3rd (4) (6/1 -33%) Court At Slip	6 6/1(-33%)	(4) Court At Slip 6/1, Likeable sort who scored 3 times last season and all the better for return when resuming winning ways at Newcastle 4 weeks ago. looking value for a fair bit more than the neck margin. Should go well again if seeing out this longer trip. Four wins (at up to 3m3f) from his nine chases and this 7yo could continue to improve.
4	2 4th (2) (13/2 -117%) No Cruise Yet	6.5 13/2(-117%)	(2) No Cruise Yet 13/2, Likeable staying chaser who dug deep to win 3m 4f handicap at Haydock last season. Some good placed efforts after, including when third at Newcastle 4 weeks ago. Can be in the mix again. 3m4f winner who went very close in the Durham National on reappearance; respected.
5th	1 5th (1) (13/2 +19%) Bushypark	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(1) Bushypark 13/2, Inconsistent nowadays but back to form when taking advantage of lower hurdles mark at Haydock last month. Good winner of this race 12 months ago off 5 lb lower so big run wouldn't surprise. Eased down to win this last year & scored over hurdles at Haydock last time; strong claims.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (4/1 +27%) Ladronne	4 4/1(+27%)	(3) Ladronne 4/1, Course winner who ran his best race for a while when second at Newcastle off this mark 19 days ago. Considered back in trip. In good form at end of last year and this trip may well be within range; not ruled out.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (7/1 +0%) Shadows In The Sky	7 7/1(+0%)	(8) Shadows In The Sky 7/1, Point winner. Failed to go on over hurdles but all the better for chase bow/return when third at Musselburgh last month, shaping as if this longer trip will suit. Not taken lightly. Marathon trip is well worth exploring with this lightly raced 8yo and he's one to consider.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (12/1 -50%) Glittering Love	12 12/1(-50%)	(5) Glittering Love 12/1, Veteran who isn't the most consistent nowadays and others more persuasive. Kept on for fair fourth over 2m7f last time; could build on it now back up in trip.

LTO Selection:

BUSHYPARK made most when landing the corresponding event off a 5lb lower mark 12 months ago. Philip Kirby's charge got back on track over hurdles at Haydock last month, so he is expected to mount a stern challenge in a bid to retain his crown. No Cruise Yet continues to run well in defeat and he is unlikely to be far away, along with Ladronne, who ought to appreciate a return to further having hit the woodwork over 2m4f at Newcastle last time.

TRACK AND TRACE showed big improvement on his second chase start when just denied by a subsequent winner at Carlisle and edges the vote over in-form pair Court At Slip and Ladronne.

Topweight BUSHYPARK won this in fine style 12 months ago and will be tough to catch if in the same form today.

14:30 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 3) 30f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (4/1 +20%) Rodborough	4 4/1(+20%)	(5) Rodborough 4/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in August. 8/1, creditable 2¾ lengths second of 11 to Reigning Profit in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 9 days ago. Should be on the premises again. Has conditions to suit but a career best will be required if she's to gain third C&D win.
2	4 2nd (4) (6/1 +70%) Jeans Maite	6 6/1(+70%)	(4) Jeans Maite 6/1, 4-time C&D winner. Eighth of 11 in handicap at this course (6.1f, 25/1) 13 days ago. Others preferred. Multiple C&D winner; good mark; third on penultimate start (6f) brings her right into this.
3	1 3rd (1) (4/1 -100%) Reigning Profit	4 4/1(-100%)	(1) Reigning Profit 4/1, Career best when winning 11-runner handicap (6/1) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 9 days ago by 2¾ lengths from Rodborough, soon clear. Capable of defying a penalty if in the same form. Easy win at Wolverhampton last week; 5lb well in under a penalty; high on the shortlist.
4	2 4th (2) (11/1 -38%) Stone Of Destiny	11 11/1(-38%)	(2) Stone Of Destiny 11/1, Untrustworthy individual. C&D winner. Latest win here in December. 17/2, eighth of 9 in handicap at this C&D 13 days ago, slowly away. C&D winner on his last run in a Class 5; should get a good pace to aim at; each-way shout.
5th	9 5th (9) (5/1 -25%) Dark Side Prince	5 5/1(-25%)	(9) Dark Side Prince 5/1, 3-time C&D winner. Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 10/3) 23 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Worth considering from a handy mark. Fine record over C&D; new tongue-tie tried today; one to consider off a dangerous mark.
6th	8 6th (8) (18/1 -29%) Absolutelyflawless	18 18/1(-29%)	(8) Absolutelyflawless 18/1, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 100/1, bit below form sixth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 14 days ago. Something to find on form. Struggled since October and risky dropping to 5f, for all that Rossa Ryan is booked.
7th	10 7th (10) (11/4 +45%) Blazing Hot	2.75 11/4(+45%)	(10) Blazing Hot 11/4, 3-time C&D winner. 10/3, won 9-runner handicap at this C&D 2 days ago. Should give another good account for all he's up in grade. Tanked through the race before settling matters quickly over C&D on Tuesday; contender.
8th	6 8th (6) (25/1 -25%) Murbih	25 25/1(-25%)	(6) Murbih 25/1, C&D winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2023. 22/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 69 days ago. Has work to do. Conditions suit and he's on a dangerous mark; quiet when last seen ten weeks ago though.
9th	3 9th (3) (40/1 -60%) Inanna	40 40/1(-60%)	(3) Inanna 40/1, 3¾ lengths seventh of 11 to Stone of Destiny in handicap (40/1) at this C&D 27 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Blinkers on 1st time. Others more persuasive. Patchy record last year; addition of blinkers is not enough to earn her the vote today.
10th	7 10th (7) (80/1 -567%) Just That Lord	80 80/1(-567%)	(7) Just That Lord 80/1, One win from 3 runs last year. Latest win at Lingfield in July. 10/1, fourth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 67 days ago. Worth a market check. Made a winning stable debut on turf last summer; not so good in either subsequent run.

LTO Selection:

Rodborough (second) is now 5lb better off with her recent Wolverhampton conqueror REIGNING PROFIT (winner), but given the manner of that success, Ruth Carr's gelding might take some beating once again. Dark Side Prince's handicap mark has been in gradual decline recently, though he continues to run well and could find more for the application of a first-time tongue-tie. Others to note include Jeans Maite and Just That Lord.

REIGNING PROFIT and Rodborough filled the first two positions at Wolverhampton last time and they may well dominate this contest, too, with the former fancied to uphold the positions. Dark Side Prince is on a reasonable mark and arrives on the back of a solid showing at the same track, so he's not ruled out.

Returning to 5f can spark a bigger effort from JEANS MAITE and she can win from Dark Side Prince and Reigning Profit.

14:40 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:45 Clonmel Maiden Hurdle 16f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	4 1st (4) (2/9 +33%) Jimmy Du Seuil	0.222222 2/9(+33%)	(4) Jimmy Du Seuil 2/9, Promising individual. Evens, first run since leaving M. Seror when second of 15 in novice hurdle at Thurles (15.9f, good to soft) on IRE NH debut 25 days ago. Sets a solid standard. 2nd in French bumper that worked out; bought for 200,000eur; only beaten 1l on yard debut.
2	1 2nd (1) (18/1 +64%) Answering	18 18/1(+64%)	(1) Answering 18/1, Modest hurdler. Excellent sixth of 15 in novice hurdle (125/1) at Thurles (15.9f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Has shown ability in bumpers/maiden hurdles so far but will get better chances in h'caps.
3	10 3rd (10) (12/1 -71%) Pirate Island	12 12/1(-71%)	(10) Pirate Island 12/1, Promising individual. Third of 15 in novice hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy, 125/1) 14 days ago. Should progress. Career best when 3rd 2 weeks ago at 125s; shapes like he may want further; can be involved.
4	3 4th (3) (80/1 -142%) Glendine Billy	80 80/1(-142%)	(3) Glendine Billy 80/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. 33/1, tenth of 15 in novice hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) on hurdles bow 14 days ago. Promising 5th in a bumper here on debut and likely needed return (had excuses too).
5th	14 5th (14) (5/1 -43%) Surf Club	5 5/1(-43%)	(14) Surf Club 5/1, Half-brother to useful hurdler/smart chaser Minella Trump. Once-raced maiden. Tongue strap on, third of 7 in bumper (6/5) at Downpatrick (17.4f, good to soft) on belated debut. Off 8 months. Makes hurdles debut. Probably requires more of a stamina test but of obvious interest here all the same. Beaten 6-5 fav in seven-runner bumper at start of the season; yard's second-string.
6th	5 6th (5) (33/1 -230%) King Of Cong	33 33/1(-230%)	(5) King Of Cong 33/1, Gamut gelding. Dam (h87), maiden hurdler (stayed 2½m), sister to fair hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 21f) Soldier of Destiny. Third sole start in points (Dec 10). Beaten 2l in Boulta point on only run so far; stoutly bred and unlikely to be suited by 2m.
7th	11 7th (11) (125/1 -150%) Quintin Turnball	125 125/1(-150%)	(11) Quintin Turnball 125/1, Conduit gelding. Half-brother fair hurdler Jem In Em. Dam, ran once in bumper, half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 3m) Long House Hall. Stoutly bred and probably one for further; best watched on debut.
8th	15 8th (15) (150/1 -50%) The Lucky Lobster	150 150/1(-50%)	(15) The Lucky Lobster 150/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 14 in novice hurdle at Tramore (16.8f, heavy, 250/1) 10 days ago. Poor form in four runs so far including when tailed off at 250-1 at Tramore last week.
9th	2 9th (2) (200/1 +0%) Coulrophobia	200 200/1(+0%)	(2) Coulrophobia 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. Ninth of 14 in novice hurdle (300/1) at Tramore (16.8f, heavy) 10 days ago. Tailed off at triple figure odds in two runs so far.
10th	12 10th (12) (8/1 +60%) Run For Harry	8 8/1(+60%)	(12) Run For Harry 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 125/1, eighth of 12 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (16.5f, heavy) on debut over fences 26 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Tailed off in beginners' latest; shown promise in bumpers and maiden hurdles previously.
11th	13 11th (13) (200/1 -203%) Shuil Na Tra	200 200/1(-203%)	(13) Shuil Na Tra 200/1, Malinas gelding. Half-brother to modest hurdler Cottonvale, stayed 3¼m. Dam unraced. Malinas gelding; unlikely to have a say on debut here and half-brother needed further.
12th	6 12th (6) (150/1 -50%) Lispopple	150 150/1(-50%)	(6) Lispopple 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Sixth of 7 in novice hurdle at Navan (16f, heavy, 150/1) 25 days ago. Tailed off in three runs so far and probably one for handicaps at this point.
13th	8 13th (8) (200/1 +0%) Oneforbaz	200 200/1(+0%)	(8) Oneforbaz 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. Pulled up in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (23.2f, heavy, 300/1) 26 days ago, tailed off when pulled up before 5 out. Down in trip. Completely tailed off when last of 17 on debut and pulled up a long way out since.
14th	7 14th (7) (100/1 -52%) Manor Royale	100 100/1(-52%)	(7) Manor Royale 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 250/1, thirteenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) 16 days ago. Promising 5th in a bumper at start of year; shown nothing in 3 runs this winter.

LTO Selection:

JIMMY DU SEUIL was upstaged by a stablemate in December but ran well in that contest and is the star of this ordinary production. His French bumper form is strong and while beaten at Thurles, conceded 7lb to the winner, with the pair finishing clear. He faces heavy ground for the first time but is race-fit. Another stablemate Surf Club provides some opposition but is a once-raced eight-year-old. He debuted in a tongue-tie when showing mild promise on Downpatrick debut in May but is absence since. Pirate Island was reported to have 'blood at both nostrils' following a Cork fall – having become tired, in December. He ran much better at Limerick during Christmas but is unlikely to trouble the selection. Run For Harry was beaten 126 lengths in a recent chase but previously ran ok in a Navan maiden hurdle last March. Homebred King Of Cong is a lightly-raced five-year-old who ran well on belated debut last month. The winner of that Boulta point-to-point was sold for 25,000 pounds, with the runner-up selling for 40,000 pounds subsequently, but he drops markedly in distance.

Expensive French-recruit JIMMY DU SEUIL wasn't able to justify market confidence when second at Thurles but he shaped with plenty of promise nonetheless and this looks an excellent opportunity for him to go one better. His stablemate Surf Club can follow him home on hurdles bow, with Pirate Island best of the others.

This looks like a good chance for JIMMY DU SEUIL whose bumper form has worked out okay and he was only narrowly denied on yard debut

14:45 Clonmel Maiden Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:05 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 25f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (15/2 +38%) Shantou Moon	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(9) Shantou Moon 15/2, Off the mark in first-time cheekpieces at Kelso (22.7f) in February last year. Made the frame on his next 2 starts but, tried in blinkers, failed to come on for his recent run when down the field at Musselburgh in November. Needs to get back on track with cheekpieces reapplied. On a competitive mark on form last February/March but below best more recently.
2	10 2nd (10) (17/2 -42%) Dillarchie	8.5 17/2(-42%)	(10) Dillarchie 17/2, Opened her hurdles account at Wetherby (24.1f) last April but well below that level on her next 3 outings. After 4 months off, better signs when fifth at Huntingdon (25f) in October, but failed to build on that effort at Doncaster last time. Cheekpieces now reached for. Won at Wetherby last April but hasn't shone since; cheekpieces need to prompt a revival.
3	7 3rd (7) (3/1 -50%) Post Chaise	3 3/1(-50%)	(7) Post Chaise 3/1, Recorded third chase success of his career at Market Rasen (23.9f) in November (second past the post but subsequently awarded race). Can be thereabouts once more from his lower mark over hurdles. Engaged 12.20 Doncaster Wednesday. Three chase wins last year and has 7lb lower hurdle mark; one to consider.
4	6 4th (6) (11/2 -57%) Spice Diva	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(6) Spice Diva 11/2, Making only her second start in a handicap, produced her best effort so far when runner-up in 22-runner event at Punchestown (23.9f) in December. Remains lightly raced and she can open her account with further progress to come. Promise over 3m in first two handicaps and could play leading role for in-form stable.
5th	3 5th (3) (11/1 +31%) Tim Pat	11 11/1(+31%)	(3) Tim Pat 11/1, Completed a hat-trick in early-2022 but without a win since (has been racing over fences) and he's been struggling for form, faring no better in first-time blinkers when well held at Musselburgh last time. Return to hurdling needs to spark a revival. Continues to drop down weights; the return to hurdles needs to reignite some spark.
6th	4 6th (4) (15/2 +6%) Bonne Vitesse	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(4) Bonne Vitesse 15/2, Fair hurdler at best who was successful at Ripon on the Flat in May. Good second at Pontefract on her final start on the level in October, but not in the same form back over hurdles when fourth at Sedgefield (19.8f) last time. On a workable mark as she goes up in trip. Plenty of stamina on the Flat and could be suited by this step up in trip.
7th	1 7th (1) (4/1 +67%) Son Of The Somme	4 4/1(+67%)	(1) Son Of The Somme 4/1, Won over fences at Sedgefield in January last year and, after a couple of below-par efforts, returned to form in first-time blinkers when third in handicap hurdle at Ayr (24.3f) in November. Found it tougher at Cheltenham next time, but could fare better back up in trip. Third at Ayr then down the field at Cheltenham; could bounce back now back down in grade.
8th	2 8th (2) (22/1 -340%) The King Of May	22 22/1(-340%)	(2) The King Of May 22/1, Got back on track returned to hurdling when making the frame on his first 2 starts this season. Below expectations over fences at Sedgefield (19.3f) last time, but he can make his presence felt quickly back over hurdles as he goes up in trip with headgear left off. Stamina to prove and not the force of old but might not be far away if seeing it out.
9th	8 9th (8) (40/1 -60%) One Fer Mamma	40 40/1(-60%)	(8) One Fer Mamma 40/1, Fair winning hurdler/chaser for Matt Sheppard but his form has gone the wrong way in 3 starts over hurdles for his current yard, pulled up after 9 months off at Hexham in December. Has enough to prove at present. On a reduced mark but he struggled last year and others are preferred.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (10/1 +70%) Milvale	10 10/1(+70%)	(5) Milvale 10/1, Only win to date came on handicap hurdle debut at Kelso (22.7f) back in February 2020. After 23 months off, probably needed the run when seventh of 11 at Ayr in December. This run should reveal more having eased further in the weights. Has to prove how much ability he retains but on a dangerous mark and not written off.

LTO Selection:

Irish handler Stuart Crawford likes his winners across the sea and he looks to have found an ideal opportunity for SPICE DIVA, who was runner-up to a progressive sort at Punchestown last month. The seven-year-old gets the vote ahead of The King Of May, who shaped with some promise when last sighted over hurdles at Carlisle in November. Bonne Vitesse is another to bear in mind.

SPICE DIVA ran well when second of 22 at Punchestown on her latest outing and she can go one better as she makes only her third start in a handicap. The 7-y-o is taken to get the better of The King of May, who lurks on a dangerous mark as he reverts to hurdling, while Post Chaise is one to consider if taking up this engagement.

The mare SPICE DIVA (nap) has shaped with promise since upped to 3m in handicaps and can post her first rules win.

15:05 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (13/8 +28%) King Viktor	1.625 13/8(+28%)	(3) King Viktor 13/8, Course winner. Off 18 months, caught the eye when sixth of 11 in C&D handicap 48 days ago, not given hard time after meeting some trouble. Given a chance to build on that promise. Back to a good mark and his recent C&D return from a long absence was encouraging.
2	7 2nd (7) (6/5 +40%) Show No Fear	1.2 6/5(+40%)	(7) Show No Fear 6/5, 7/1, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Newcastle (16.2f) 7 days ago, very much having run of race from the front but still doing it easily. Player under a 5 lb penalty. Made all for a comfortable win last week at Newcastle, for which he is penalised.
3	1 3rd (1) (7/1 +30%) Vision Of Hope	7 7/1(+30%)	(1) Vision Of Hope 7/1, Course winner. Also successful twice over hurdles early last summer. Respectable seventh of 12 in handicap at Lingfield 29 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Significantly up in trip. Hood back on. Well held in two runs for this yard but she is a winner and the hood now returns.
4	5 4th (5) (25/1 -79%) Bond Spirit	25 25/1(-79%)	(5) Bond Spirit 25/1, Course winner. 33/1, last of 11 in handicap at Lingfield 11 days ago. Must improve. Dual 1m4f Tapeta winner; trailed home last at Lingfield 11 days ago after a lengthy break.
5th	8 5th (8) (25/1 -150%) Freewheelin	25 25/1(-150%)	(8) Freewheelin 25/1, Modest performer. Respectable third of 7 in handicap (10/3) at Wetherby (2mf, good to firm) in June (final start for Tom Tate). Off 7 months ahead of first run for new yard. Dual Tapeta winner but off since June and has changed hands for £3,500.
6th	6 6th (6) (10/1 +50%) Central City	10 10/1(+50%)	(6) Central City 10/1, Course winner but well held on both outings for this yard. Back on a workable mark but need to see more. Nine wins on the AW but down the field in both his runs for this yard.
7th	4 7th (4) (40/1 -186%) Pacific	40 40/1(-186%)	(4) Pacific 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. 200/1, seventh of 9 in novice at this course (11f) 21 days ago. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Improvement will be needed. Has shown very little in a bumper and three middle-distance AW novices.

LTO Selection:

SHOW NO FEAR was able to capitalise on a decent spell of form when romping home over an extended 2m at Newcastle last Friday and the son of Churchill, who is 1lb well-in under a 5lb penalty, is fancied to repeat the dose. King Viktor wasn't beaten far into sixth over C&D last time so he must be respected eased 1lb in the ratings. Socially Shady appeals most of the remainder.

KING VIKTOR offered enough to think he retains his ability on his comeback outing here in November and is preferred to last week's ready all-the-way Newcastle winner Show No Fear. Socially Shady has been placed on his last 2 outings and is another who could have a say.

A chance is taken on KING VIKTOR who is well handicapped and whose recent return from a long absence was quite acceptable.

15:15 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:20 Clonmel Handicap Hurdle 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	11 1st (11) (9/2 +18%) Always Enchanting	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(11) Always Enchanting 9/2, 12/1, fair fifth of 22 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.7f, heavy) 11 days ago. Has good chance on pick of form. 13-race maiden yet to place; distant fifth last week wasn't a bad run but others stronger.
2	6 2nd (6) (11/2 -57%) Robindevidastar	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(6) Robindevidastar 11/2, Latest win in hurdle at Downpatrick in August. 10/1, good second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16.1f, heavy) 26 days ago. In the picture once more. Got head back in front over 2m6f in August and good run over 2m when 2nd latest; up 3lb.
3	10 3rd (10) (11/2 +8%) A Nod To Getaway	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(10) A Nod To Getaway 11/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 8/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, ninth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (19f, heavy) 13 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Modest point form and shown very little under rules so far; wears first-time cheekpieces.
4	2 4th (2) (17/2 +61%) Beeverstown Place	8.5 17/2(+61%)	(2) Beeverstown Place 17/2, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 40/1, below form eleventh of 18 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy) 14 days ago. Back down in trip. 3rd in maiden hurdle here last month was improvement; jumped poorly latest but unexposed.
5th	3 5th (3) (3/1 +63%) Coillte Aris	3 3/1(+63%)	(3) Coillte Aris 3/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 14 in novice hurdle (80/1) at Cork (20.4f, good to soft) 88 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Ms Debbie Hartnett and much respected on her handicap hurdle debut. Showed a bit more when 5th on penultimate run; tailed off at Cork since; h'cap/yard debut.
6th	8 6th (8) (6/1 +0%) Chosen Shant	6 6/1(+0%)	(8) Chosen Shant 6/1, Remains a maiden after 16 NH runs but posted a good third of 17 in handicap hurdle at Naas (16f, soft, 50/1) 28 days ago. Can make presence felt. 0-16; promise in Britain in 2021; missed all of 2022; promising 3rd at Naas latest.
7th	4 7th (4) (33/1 +34%) Johnny Cakes	33 33/1(+34%)	(4) Johnny Cakes 33/1, 50/1, fifteenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) 15 days ago. Others more persuasive. Shown very little so far and he's been tailed off in two handicap hurdles so far.
8th	1 8th (1) (7/1 +7%) Must Be Dreaming	7 7/1(+7%)	(1) Must Be Dreaming 7/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Unseated rider in handicap chase at Tipperary (19.5f, soft, 10/1). Off 6 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. Every chance if back to best. 1-33 under rules; unseated early over fences latest and off 191 days; best form on good.
9th	12 9th (12) (80/1 -21%) Take A Punt	80 80/1(-21%)	(12) Take A Punt 80/1, Sixteenth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Naas (16f, soft, 80/1) 28 days ago. Has work to do. Has looked regressive in recent times; tailed off back in h'cap company latest.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (20/1 -43%) Aegirine	20 20/1(-43%)	(9) Aegirine 20/1, Ninth of 14 in novice hurdle (12/1) at Limerick (19f, heavy) 51 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Needs a couple of these to falter. 0-14; tailed off latest; return to h'cap company can help; cheekpieces on.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (20/1 +29%) On The Banks	20 20/1(+29%)	(5) On The Banks 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Twelfth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (16.5f, good to soft, 50/1) 42 days ago. Modest form in points and shown nothing in 4 starts under rules incl' h'cap bow latest.
13	13 \|PU\| (13) (80/1 -100%) Better Choice	80 80/1(-100%)	(13) Better Choice 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eleventh of 12 in juvenile hurdle at Punchestown (16.7f, soft, 250/1) 47 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Makes handicap hurdle debut with more required. Shown nothing at huge odds in three runs so far; wears first-time cheekpieces.

LTO Selection:

ROBINDEVIDASTAR was beaten by a well-handicapped subsequent winner last month and is suited by conditions. Much of his form is over longer distances but ran well at this trip at Fairyhouse so should compete from 3lb higher in an ordinary contest. Be My Hero was withdrawn seven times last year due to 'unsuitable going' on soft or heavy ground, so is a fascinating runner. A 20-race maiden with good-ground form, he coped with soft on St Stephen's Day so is now presented with this fact-finding mission. Eight-year-old mare Chosen Shant is a 15-race maiden whose UK form was on good ground but ran well on soft at Naas last month, although is 1lb higher and without her then rider's 4lb claim. Always Enchanting, a seven-year-old maiden mare, has been running well enough in big-field handicaps.

Lots with chances but Gordon Elliott's consistent BE MY HERO is taken to gain a deserved breakthrough success after a run of good efforts. Chosen Shant is rated next best on the back of a good Naas third, with Always Enchanting weighted to have a say too.

CHOSEN SHANT might be able to get off the mark in a weak race here having shown much more at Naas last month

15:20 Clonmel Handicap Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:40 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (10/3 +33%) Freddy Robinson	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(3) Freddy Robinson 10/3, Fair maiden on Flat who ran out an easy winner of thin 2m Musselburgh juvenile in December. Down the field both starts on the level recently but did post a good third in a handicap at aforementioned venue when last seen over hurdles. Hasn't shone on AW lately but hurdling is more his game; could have a part to play.
2	6 2nd (6) (20/1 +39%) Very Excellent	20 20/1(+39%)	(6) Very Excellent 20/1, Produced his best effort for a while (fit from the Flat) when beaten only by an unexposed one in 10-runner handicap hurdle at Cartmel (17.2f, soft) in August. Wasn't in anything like the same form at Market Rasen 3 months later, though. Some good Flat/hurdles form last summer but tailed off at Market Rasen last month.
3	9 3rd (9) (28/1 -75%) Jumbo Veste Verte	28 28/1(-75%)	(9) Jumbo Veste Verte 28/1, Little solid form and needs to find plenty of improvement now handicapping. This handicap debut provides a far more realistic opportunity but improvement is required.
4	5 4th (5) (11/4 -83%) Present Fair	2.75 11/4(-83%)	(5) Present Fair 11/4, Brushed off a disappointing run over fences when winning 10-runner handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy, 28/1) 20 days ago. 3 lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run. Won when back over hurdles at Uttoxeter three weeks ago and is just 3lb higher today.
5th	4 5th (4) (6/4 +55%) Thunderclap	1.5 6/4(+55%)	(4) Thunderclap 6/4, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat and made steady progress in this sphere last season, winning a Sedgefield maiden in April. Possibly in need of run back from 8 months off at Bangor 40 days ago and better showing anticipated. Tailed off on h'cap hurdle debut but may have needed the run; has potential off this mark.
6th	7 6th (7) (7/1 +50%) Polisud	7 7/1(+50%)	(7) Polisud 7/1, Fairly useful chase/hurdle winner at best in France but has shown little in 4 outings for current yard. Down in trip. Well handicapped on old French form but he's struggled in Britain.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (50/1 -100%) Fricotin	50 50/1(-100%)	(2) Fricotin 50/1, A fairly useful hurdles/chase winner for Francois Nicolle in 2022 but no show in a handicap chase/hurdle for new yard this winter. Too soon to write off but has something to prove for now. Two-time French winner; one to watch in betting but he's struggled so far in Britain.

LTO Selection:

Now that the penny has dropped for PRESENT FAIR after a taking success at Uttoxeter last month, there could be far more to come from the son of Presenting despite a 3lb rise. Freddy Robinson has been kept fit for his return to hurdles courtesy of a pair of runs on the Flat at Newcastle, while Very Excellent has strong claims on his penultimate effort at Cartmel when runner-up.

THUNDERCLAP made steady progress in this sphere last season and, with his reappearance under his belt, he's put forward as the answer. Present Fair came out on top under a hands-and-heels ride at Uttoxeter last month and looks sure to go well again.

The Donald McCain-trained PRESENT FAIR appreciated the return to hurdling when winning at Uttoxeter last month and can follow up.

15:40 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:50 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 14f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (3/1 +0%) Smokey Malone	3 3/1(+0%)	(1) Smokey Malone 3/1, C&D winner. Running creditably on turf when last seen in the autumn and player if ready to roll after a short break. C&D win off this mark last April; off since quiet run in September; may come on for this.
2	5 2nd (5) (33/1 -371%) Molly Mischief	33 33/1(-371%)	(5) Molly Mischief 33/1, Modest form in AW novice/maiden events. Has moved stable again ahead of this handicap debut. Big step up in trip for her handicap/stable debut; market useful after 286 days off.
3	2 3rd (2) (5/1 -25%) Cold Henry	5 5/1(-25%)	(2) Cold Henry 5/1, 13/2, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (2m) 7 days ago and had been placed over 2m here prior to that. Merits consideration. Went close over C&D last June; below very best last week but type to bounce back quickly.
4	6 4th (6) (17/2 -240%) Swaffham Bulbeck	8.5 17/2(-240%)	(6) Swaffham Bulbeck 17/2, Faily useful hurdler, including a course win in September. His second over 2m at Kempton back in January shows he can make an impact from his lowly Flat mark. Pretty useful hurdler; rarely seen on the Flat these days but he's handicapped to go well.
5th	7 5th (7) (9/2 +25%) Heatherdown Hero	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(7) Heatherdown Hero 9/2, One win from 27 Flat runs. 7/2, ninth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (2m) 7 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Poor strike-rate but conditions suit and he ran well penultimate start; below par latest.
6th	4 6th (4) (5/1 +58%) Crazy Crackers	5 5/1(+58%)	(4) Crazy Crackers 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tongue strap on first time, sixth of 8 in handicap at Catterick 82 days ago. Others have achieved more. Promise over shorter trips; absent since struggling on heavy over this trip in October.
7th	3 7th (3) (10/3 +33%) Scarborough Castle	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(3) Scarborough Castle 10/3, Course winner. Below par when sixth of 9 in handicap (11/1) at Lingfield 29 days ago. Claims on his penultimate Wolverhampton second. Dual course winner; should leave last month's reappearance behind him; each-way claims.
8th	8 8th (8) (33/1 -32%) Kitten's Dream	33 33/1(-32%)	(8) Kitten's Dream 33/1, Unreliable individual. C&D winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2023. 33/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton 6 days ago. Slow starter with a patchy record in the last 12 months; others are much safer.

LTO Selection:

A chance can be taken on SWAFFHAM BULBECK, who looks well treated from his current Flat rating when compared to a mark of 127 over hurdles. Stuart Edmunds' 10-year-old shades preference over previous C&D winner Smokey Malone, whose consistent profile ought to bode well in a race of this nature. Scarborough Castle was never involved over 1m4f last time, but he's worth a second look back over further.

SMOKEY MALONE returns to AW off the same mark as when successful over C&D last spring and is worth siding with having been in decent form on turf when last seen in the autumn. Cold Henry is a pretty consistent operator in low-grade staying events and is second choice ahead of Swaffham Bulbeck.

Cold Henry looks set to go well but SWAFFHAM BULBECK is preferred on a rare Flat outing.

15:50 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:55 Clonmel Handicap Hurdle 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	6 1st (6) (5/1 +77%) Lissen To The Lady	5 5/1(+77%)	(6) Lissen To The Lady 5/1, 40/1, creditable fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (24f, heavy) 14 days ago, would have benefited from stronger handling. Becoming well treated. Won 6 h'cap hurdles in Britain; respectable runs in defeat in 2 runs for this yard.
2	11 2nd (11) (13/2 +0%) Carlas Big Jim	6.5 13/2(+0%)	(11) Carlas Big Jim 13/2, 20/1, very good second of 14 in maiden hurdle at Limerick (19f, heavy) 13 days ago. Has to be taken seriously. Career best when 2nd in maiden hurdle 13 days ago; up 2lb but can go well again.
3	5 3rd (5) (10/3 +0%) Intersky Sunset	3.333333 10/3(+0%)	(5) Intersky Sunset 10/3, Winner of big-field handicap hurdle at Gowran in November. Fourth of 12 in handicap chase (15/8) at Tramore (21.4f, soft) 44 days ago. Switches back to hurdles. Tongue strap on for 1st time. One to consider. Off the mark under rules in mares' h'cap 2 runs ago; jumped poorly in chase since; up 11lb.
4	7 4th (7) (17/2 +15%) Little Token	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(7) Little Token 17/2, Course winner. 11/1, respectable ninth of 16 in handicap hurdle at this course (16f, soft). Off 10 months. Back up in trip. Long losing run; placed in h'cap hurdle last winter but other runs last season were poor.
5th	4 5th (4) (7/1 +42%) Sea Road Fill	7 7/1(+42%)	(4) Sea Road Fill 7/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, thirteenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Navan (21.6f, good to soft, 15/2) 117 days ago, racing on unfavoured inside. Better judged on previous form. Good maiden hurdle run before 3rd back in h'cap but form dipped again latest; off 117 days.
6th	8 6th (8) (18/1 -157%) Moonlight Getaway	18 18/1(-157%)	(8) Moonlight Getaway 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden who wasn't seen to best effect when twelfth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (16f, soft) on final outing. Off 8 months. Back up in trip. Remains with some potential. Hasn't shown enough in 5 starts so far; tailed off again on 2nd h'cap start; off 268 days.
7th	3 7th (3) (28/1 -229%) Fassbender	28 28/1(-229%)	(3) Fassbender 28/1, Ninth of 14 in handicap chase at Thurles (18.3f, soft, 22/1) on debut over fences 70 days ago. Quickly back over hurdles. 2-41 under rules; poor run over fences last time but had been running well in defeat prior.
8th	9 8th (9) (8/1 -33%) I'm For Home	8 8/1(-33%)	(9) I'm For Home 8/1, 22/1, very good second of 14 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (19f, heavy) 13 days ago. 0-10; produced career best when dropped back to this trip 13 days ago; nudged up 1lb.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (7/2 +36%) Blossom De Mai	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(10) Blossom De Mai 7/2, Winner at Tramore in November. 11/2, creditable fifth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Navan (20f, heavy) 25 days ago. Merits consideration. Off the mark at 11th attempt at Tramore before respectable 5th at Navan; likely in the mix.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (16/1 -167%) The Mass Path	16 16/1(-167%)	(2) The Mass Path 16/1, 18/1, respectable seventh of 16 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) 15 days ago, not knocked about. Back up in trip. Went close in maiden hurdle at Sligo in July; shown little since and different ground here.

LTO Selection:

BLOSSOM DE MAI showed her old sparkle recently and represents a yard in devastating form. Bumper-placed on debut in April 2022, her form thereafter was ordinary but returned, following 332 days off, when winning at Tramore. Beaten just three and a half lengths subsequently at Navan, today's race looks winnable and conditions suit. Intersky Sunset, also suited by conditions, followed up her October point-to-point win with a subsequent hurdle success and then ran ok over fences at Tramore. She is 1llb higher than when winning at Gowran and while today's rider claims an extra 2lb, she now runs in a first-time tongue-tie. Little Token, whose only hurdle win came here in March 2022, ran ok in a recent open point-to-point and is a heavy-ground performer. I'm For Home improved at Limerick last time while The Mass Path's best form is on good ground. Six-time UK winner Lissen To The Lady wasn't beaten too far on either of her last two Irish runs. Sea Road Fil's form is on better ground.

CARLAS BIG JIM ran his best race when runner-up at Limerick 13 days ago and a reproduction of that form could see him go one better back in handicap company. Blossom de Mai and Intersky Sunset are a couple of potential threats.

This could be a good chance for I'M FOR HOME who produced a career best last time and he's less exposed than most

15:55 Clonmel Handicap Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (15/8 +25%) Reverberation	1.875 15/8(+25%)	(2) Reverberation 15/8, Course winner over 1¼m in December. Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (1½m) 24 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Shortlist material. Easy 1m2f win here last month; disappointed latest but still of interest at this level.
2	3 2nd (3) (8/1 -140%) Hellavapace	8 8/1(-140%)	(3) Hellavapace 8/1, Won at Wolverhampton in August. Creditable third of 10 in handicap (10/3) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 58 days ago. Enters calculations. Good third at Wolverhampton in November; leading claims with a repeat.
3	8 3rd (8) (9/2 +44%) Charlatan	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(8) Charlatan 9/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 11 in novice at Newbury (7f, good, 100/1) when last seen in May. Much less exposed than the rest of these now handicapping after 7 months off. Would come into it if the betting suggests he's fancied. Down the field in three maiden/novice runs; absent 8 months; more realistic task today.
4	6 4th (6) (17/2 -31%) Headshot	8.5 17/2(-31%)	(6) Headshot 17/2, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 11/1, good third of 6 in C&D handicap 62 days ago. Two solid efforts since blinkers were added; should give it another good go from the front.
5th	4 5th (4) (10/3 +26%) Ashmore	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(4) Ashmore 10/3, Modest maiden. Respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 25/1) 15 days ago. Hasn't progressed but on a dangerous mark and latest effort wasn't too bad.
6th	1 6th (1) (16/1 -78%) Sirius White	16 16/1(-78%)	(1) Sirius White 16/1, Course winner. Latest win here in November. 9/2, tenth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7f) 38 days ago. Two 7f wins here, in good style in November; finished lame latest; stamina not assured.
7th	7 7th (7) (16/1 -33%) Tranquillity	16 16/1(-33%)	(7) Tranquillity 16/1, Below form 10½ lengths seventh of 13 to Reverberation in handicap at this course (1¼m) 31 days ago. Exposed maiden but handles conditions and she holds each-way claims at least.
8th	5 8th (5) (20/1 +9%) Martini Lodge	20 20/1(+9%)	(5) Martini Lodge 20/1, Modest maiden. Seventh of 10 in handicap at Southwell (7f, 14/1) 20 days ago. Hood on first time. Something to find on form. Patchy overall record; chance if repeating penultimate effort; new hood tried today.

LTO Selection:

Sirius White's effort at Wolverhampton last time can easily be forgiven, as he was reported to be lame after the race, and he could get involved if reproducing his effort when victorious here on his penultimate start. However, preference is for REVERBERATION, who failed to justify favouritism over 1m4f on his most recent outing but this big drop in distance could help him to bounce back to form. Martini Lodge completes the shortlist in a first-time hood.

REVERBERATION might have had his stamina stretched over 1½m last time and is given another chance to build on his easy 1¼m course win last month. Hellavapace is respected on the back of her latest Wolverhampton third. A market move for David Simcock handicap newcomer Charlatan would also bring him firmly into the reckoning.

An unappealing event in which REVERBERATION is taken to leave his latest effort behind him now returned to Chelmsford.

17:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 13f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (4/7 +43%) New York Bay	0.571429 4/7(+43%)	(7) New York Bay 4/7, 11/2, career best when emphatically winning 8-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (14f) 6 days ago. A big player under a 5 lb penalty on his polytrack debut. Impressed over 1m6f on Tapeta last week; 3lb well-in under penalty; Polytrack debut.
2	5 2nd (5) (12/1 +14%) Taxiing	12 12/1(+14%)	(5) Taxiing 12/1, Looked rusty on first run for new yard after 3 months off when fifth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 20/1) 12 days ago. Significantly up in trip. This ex-Irish maiden is not taken lightly from a 2 lb lower mark. Modest at up to 1m4f on Polytrack in Ireland; always behind on yard debut; may yet improve.
3	2 3rd (2) (4/1 +53%) Liberated Lad	4 4/1(+53%)	(2) Liberated Lad 4/1, Three wins from 18 runs last year. Respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f, 5/1) 7 days ago, not ideally placed. Cheekpieces back on and in the mix. Southwell wins at 1m6f/1m3f in early 2023; below latest winning mark; cheekpieces return.
4	9 4th (9) (20/1 +9%) Duveen	20 20/1(+9%)	(9) Duveen 20/1, 12/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at this course (14f) 21 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Maiden; not gone on from close 3rd over 1m4f last April; well held over 1m6f here latest.
5th	6 5th (6) (22/1 -57%) Atwixaday	22 22/1(-57%)	(6) Atwixaday 22/1, 17/2 and visored for 1st time, last of 13 in handicap at Bath (10.2f, good to soft). Off 169 days. Significantly up in trip. Something to find on form. Not yet shown to advantage in handicaps; off since last July; keep an eye on the betting.
6th	4 6th (4) (18/1 -29%) Delvey	18 18/1(-29%)	(4) Delvey 18/1, 14/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW) 11 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Close 2nd at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in October; faded twice since; stamina query up in trip.
7th	8 7th (8) (16/1 +11%) A Touch Of Silver	16 16/1(+11%)	(8) A Touch Of Silver 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable sixth of 12 in handicap (33/1) at Lingfield (12f, AW) 19 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Routine form in 1m4f Polytrack handicaps; staying pedigree and may need further.
8th	3 8th (3) (14/1 -87%) Good Time Ahead	14 14/1(-87%)	(3) Good Time Ahead 14/1, Took a step back in the right direction when fourth of 9 in handicap (11/2) at Wolverhampton (16.6f) 26 days ago. Blinkers back on. Considered. Latest AW win in 2017 and mixed efforts on sand in 2023; blinkers refitted.
9th	1 9th (1) (33/1 -106%) Lumberjack	33 33/1(-106%)	(1) Lumberjack 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 50/1, last of 7 in handicap at Chester (15.9f, good). Off 6 months. Makes polytrack debut. First run for yard after leaving David Loughnane with work to do. Early promise in 2022; showed nothing in 2023 and off since last June; sold 1,905gns since.

LTO Selection:

NEW YORK BAY won impressively over 1m6f at Wolverhampton last week and only has to carry a 5lb penalty here. The son of New Bay could have plenty more to offer on only his third handicap start and looks difficult to oppose. Good Time Ahead finished a fair fourth over an extended 2m at Wolverhampton on his latest outing and can fight it out for second off a 1lb lower mark, while Taxiing is another to note.

NEW YORK BAY took a big step forward when getting off the mark in good style at Wolverhampton and is weighted to follow up under a 5 lb penalty on his polytrack bow. Good Time Ahead appeals as the one to chase home Gay Kelleway's unexposed stayer ahead of A Touch of Silver and Taxiing.

The quick return to action on a new surface are the worries for NEW YORK BAY but he does look much the most interesting runner.

18:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 13f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Chelmsford Maiden (Class 5) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (5/2 +50%) Dyrholaey	2.5 5/2(+50%)	(3) Dyrholaey 5/2, €16,000 yearling, €55,000 2-y-o, City Light colt. Half-brother to French 2-y-o 7f winner Major Oak. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 5f-7f winner Anima Rock. Considered newcomer. 55,000euros 2yo; half-brother to a 7f winner in France (RPR 88); market useful on debut.
2	5 2nd (5) (9/4 +44%) Different Breed	2.25 9/4(+44%)	(5) Different Breed 9/4, Lightly-raced colt. Good second of 11 in minor event at Lingfield (7f, AW, 9/2) 11 days ago, clear of rest. Holds good claims. Placed on his last four starts, recording career best latest (7f); return to 6f no bother.
3	7 3rd (7) (9/2 +25%) Kento	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(7) Kento 9/2, 11/4, encouraging fourth of 9 in maiden at Windsor (6f, good to firm) on his debut. Off 7 months/gelded but not discounted. Debut effort last May was encouraging enough (backed); gelded since; capable of better.
4	8 4th (8) (11/2 -144%) Scarboroughwarning	5.5 11/2(-144%)	(8) Scarboroughwarning 11/2, 33/1 but shaped with promise when second of 9 in minor event at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 26 days ago, running on. Should progress further. Big shout stepped up in trip. Promising second at Wolverhampton (5f) last month; 6f should suit; more to come.
5th	4 5th (4) (15/2 -36%) Rothay Park	7.5 15/2(-36%)	(4) Rothay Park 15/2, Thrice-raced colt who posted much his best effort when second of 12 in maiden at Lingfield (6f, AW, 16/1) 47 days ago. In the picture. Latest 2nd at Lingfield a fine effort; leading contender in this field.
6th	2 6th (2) (14/1 +0%) Bestie	14 14/1(+0%)	(2) Bestie 14/1, Twice-raced gelding. Gelded/first run since leaving Freddie & Martyn Meade when fifth of 11 in minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 16/1) 15 days ago. No forlorn hope. Stable debut last month was encouraging; open to improvement; not discounted in this field.
7th	1 7th (1) (100/1 -400%) Hombre	100 100/1(-400%)	(1) Hombre 100/1, Twice-raced gelding. 8/1, last of 10 in minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 12 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Two 7f runs at Wolverhampton, running well on debut but tailed off latest; now hooded.
8th	6 8th (6) (33/1 -136%) Tenet	33 33/1(-136%)	(6) Tenet 33/1, 37,000 gns yearling, Soldier's Call gelding. Dam, maiden (stayed 1m), half-sister to smart 1¼m/10.5f winner Three Bodies. Market can guide on debut. 37,000gns yearling; dam a maiden from useful family; yard's newcomers usually best watched.

LTO Selection:

ROTHAY PARK produced his best effort to date when runner-up at Lingfield in November and he sets a fair standard in this contest with a rating of 72. The three-year-old looks well placed to go one better and shed his maiden tag. Different Breed has been a model of consistency, as he hasn't finished out of the top three on each of his last four starts, and is likely to be in contention once again. Any market confidence behind Dyrholaey would also be of interest.

SCARBOROUGHWARNING shaped well when runner-up at Wolverhampton last time and with more improvement very much on the cards from Sir Mark Prescott's filly now she steps up in trip she looks the way to go. Different Breed has the form to have a big say too and is next on the list, although a market move for Archie Watson's newcomer Dyrholaey could put a different slant on things.

Rothay Park is a solid contender but SCARBOROUGHWARNING can take a step forward now upped to 6f for the first time.

18:30 Chelmsford Maiden (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:00 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 6) 6f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (6/1 +14%) Due Date	6 6/1(+14%)	(3) Due Date 6/1, Modest gelding. 50/1, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Can give a good account. He hasn't run badly over C&D the last twice; drops into his first 0-50 and not discounted.
2	14 2nd (14) (15/2 +70%) Viewfromthestars	7.5 15/2(+70%)	(14) Viewfromthestars 15/2, Poor gelding. Creditable sixth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (12/1) 31 days ago, never nearer. Remains a maiden after 24 Flat runs. Exposed maiden but conditions won't be a problem and he holds each-way claims.
3	8 3rd (8) (3/1 +33%) Monsieur Fantaisie	3 3/1(+33%)	(8) Monsieur Fantaisie 3/1, Took this in 2022 but winless since and only eighth of 11 in minor event at Lingfield (6f, AW) 7 days ago, slowly away. More is needed. Disappointing at this level last week; often slowly away; widest draw to overcome.
4	10 4th (10) (5/1 +0%) Q Twenty Boy	5 5/1(+0%)	(10) Q Twenty Boy 5/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in September. In good form until only ninth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 31 days ago. Has to be taken seriously at these weights if shrugging off latest effort. Conditions to suit; had an excuse last time and in fine form beforehand; contender.
5th	4 5th (4) (6/1 +25%) Furnicoe	6 6/1(+25%)	(4) Furnicoe 6/1, Modest filly. Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. 12/1, last of 7 in handicap at Leicester (5f, good to firm). Off 6 months. Others more persuasive. 18-race maiden; absent since a poor run at Leicester last June; others look safer.
6th	5 6th (5) (18/1 -125%) Hard Solution	18 18/1(-125%)	(5) Hard Solution 18/1, Modest gelding. Latest win at Hamilton in June. 9/1, below form fifth of 11 in minor event at Lingfield (6f, AW) 7 days ago, slowly away. Needs to bounce back. Not beaten far at this level last week; drawn wide; others stronger for win purposes.
7th	13 7th (13) (5/1 -25%) Universal Grace	5 5/1(-25%)	(13) Universal Grace 5/1, Course winner. Winner here in September. Respectable fifth of 10 in minor event (7/2) at Lingfield (6f, AW) 7 days ago, nearest finish. In the picture. Slowly away at Lingfield last week but finished her race off strongly; each-way claims.
8th	1 8th (1) (125/1 -89%) Alya's Gold Award	125 125/1(-89%)	(1) Alya's Gold Award 125/1, Remains a maiden after 23 Flat runs. Tenth of 11 in handicap (150/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 23 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Unreliable sort. Reluctant to race on last visit here; opposable, even at this level.
9th	12 9th (12) (66/1 -230%) Tilsworth Turf	66 66/1(-230%)	(12) Tilsworth Turf 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, seventh of 12 in maiden at Southwell (5f) 27 days ago. Back up in trip. Poor form at big prices in his three runs in novice/maiden company; this more suitable.
10th	9 10th (9) (40/1 -186%) Moveonup	40 40/1(-186%)	(9) Moveonup 40/1, C&D winner. Last of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 15/2) 65 days ago, lost all chance at start. Cheekpieces back on. Something to prove. C&D winner one year ago; second to Q Twenty Boy here in September; less good twice since.
11th	6 11th (6) (17/2 +23%) Kangaroo	8.5 17/2(+23%)	(6) Kangaroo 17/2, Modest gelding. 10/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 22 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. 0-12 but his penultimate 2nd looks solid in the context of this race; had an excuse latest.
12th	2 12th (2) (150/1 -127%) Bringhomethebacon	150 150/1(-127%)	(2) Bringhomethebacon 150/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, tenth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 200/1) 6 days ago. Back up in trip. Poor form in 5 starts, the latest of them a 5f handicap at Southwell on Friday; no appeal.
13th	11 13th (11) (100/1 -100%) Seeking Perfection	100 100/1(-100%)	(11) Seeking Perfection 100/1, 66/1 and blinkered/tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving Phil McEntee when last of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 19 days ago. Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. Fair performer as a 3yo; low-key return from long absence last month; risky.

LTO Selection:

DUE DATE could be the answer at this level having outrun huge odds to finish fourth in a handicap over C&D last month. The selection has dropped markedly in the handicap in recent months and this appears a good opportunity for Charlie Wallis' charge. Hard Solution (fifth) and Monsieur Fantaisie (eighth) are contenders based on last week's encounter at Lingfield.

UNIVERSAL GRACE got going too late at Lingfield last week and can bounce back to winning ways returned to the scene of her previous victory. Q Twenty Boy and Due Date are feared.

This can go to KANGAROO who can bounce back from a low-key run at Kempton last month.

19:00 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:30 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 6) 10f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (80/1 -300%) Brazen Arrow	80 80/1(-300%)	(1) Brazen Arrow 80/1, Poor gelding. One win from 44 Flat runs. Thirty runs since last win in 2022. Eighth of 11 in minor event at Southwell (8.1f, 16/1) 2 days ago. Back up in trip. Poor strike-rate; better known for exploits over shorter; opposable at this trip.
1	2 1st (2) (5/2 +29%) Calcutta Dream	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(2) Calcutta Dream 5/2, Modest gelding. C&D winner. 6/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 16 days ago, left poorly placed. Hood back on. Shortlist material. Won this race last year; promising return on Boxing Day; one to take seriously.
2	5 2nd (5) (12/1 +40%) Private Bryan	12 12/1(+40%)	(5) Private Bryan 12/1, Modest gelding. Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. Ninth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 28/1) 26 days ago. Exposed maiden; best run came over C&D but he hasn't matched it in two runs since.
3	4 3rd (4) (10/1 -25%) Moon Over The Sea	10 10/1(-25%)	(4) Moon Over The Sea 10/1, Modest gelding. Three wins from 13 runs last year. Ninth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 17/2) 16 days ago. Three wins last year; work to do with Calcutta Dream on latest Wolverhampton run.
4	6 4th (6) (8/1 -14%) Silver Bubble	8 8/1(-14%)	(6) Silver Bubble 8/1, Modest mare. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable fourth of 10 in minor event (7/1) at Southwell (12.1f) 5 days ago. 0-14 since 2022; running well & conditions no problem but others look more appealing.
5th	3 5th (3) (18/1 +10%) Laurentia	18 18/1(+10%)	(3) Laurentia 18/1, Modest mare. Course winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Sixth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW, 50/1) 7 days ago. The drop in trip may help but she needs to raise her game to come out on top.
6th	9 6th (9) (9/4 +36%) Uther Pendragon	2.25 9/4(+36%)	(9) Uther Pendragon 9/4, Modest gelding. Creditable second of 10 in minor event at Southwell (12.1f, 16/5) 5 days ago. Respected. Three good runs on AW in recent weeks; should give his running once again.
7th	7 7th (7) (9/2 -125%) Sunset In Paris	4.5 9/2(-125%)	(7) Sunset In Paris 9/2, Modest gelding. Career best when winning 12-runner handicap (3/1) at Lingfield (10f, AW) 22 days ago. Needs considering. Off the mark at Lingfield three weeks ago; effective over C&D; one to take seriously.
8th	10 8th (10) (150/1 -355%) Royal Design	150 150/1(-355%)	(10) Royal Design 150/1, Poor filly. Eighth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 80/1) 3 days ago. Back up in trip. Hood on 1st time. Uphill task. Unplaced in all ten starts, the latest on Monday (1m); others look more convincing.
9th	8 9th (8) (28/1 -100%) The Lion Strikes	28 28/1(-100%)	(8) The Lion Strikes 28/1, Poor gelding. Second of 8 in minor event (40/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 9 days ago, running on. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Second, albeit beaten 4l, in a similar race at Wolverhampton latest; cheekpieces now added.

LTO Selection:

SUNSET IN PARIS has posted some good efforts at this venue and has been found a good opportunity to follow up last month's comfortable success over this trip at Lingfield. That form gives him a big chance in this company and he is readily preferred to Uther Pendragon and Silver Bubble, who are suggested as the most likely dangers. The Lion Strikes sports cheekpieces for the first time and is also considered.

CALCUTTA DREAM shaped better than the bare result returning from 4 months off when fifth at Wolverhampton and has a good chance on these terms if building on that. Sunset In Paris and Uther Pendragon are others to consider.

Last year's winner Calcutta Dream is greatly respected but SUNSET IN PARIS won well at Lingfield last time and he can follow up.

19:30 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (5/2 +25%) Love De Vega	2.5 5/2(+25%)	(3) Love De Vega 5/2, 15/2, creditable second of 11 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 8 days ago, faring best of those held up. Player. Runner-up in 7f AW handicaps the last twice; set for another prominent showing.
2	7 2nd (7) (5/2 +25%) Ultramarine	2.5 5/2(+25%)	(7) Ultramarine 5/2, Course winner. 9/4, won 5-runner handicap at Kempton (7f) 5 days ago, plenty in hand. Has good chance on form. Won 3 of his last 4; easy 7f win on Saturday; 8lb well in; up in grade but lots to like.
3	5 3rd (5) (13/2 -86%) Revolutionise	6.5 13/2(-86%)	(5) Revolutionise 13/2, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 4/1) 8 days ago, running on. Can give a good account. Behind Love De Vega on his last three starts; needs to pull out more to win.
4	1 4th (1) (13/2 -30%) Riot	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(1) Riot 13/2, 3-time C&D winner. Four wins from 17 runs last year. Latest win here in December. Creditable third of 8 in handicap at this C&D (5/1) 21 days ago, nearest finish. Respected. Forced wide when third in his bid for a C&D hat-trick last month; should go well once more.
5th	6 5th (6) (11/1 +21%) Razzam	11 11/1(+21%)	(6) Razzam 11/1, 11/1, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 13 days ago. Progress has levelled off over sprint trips; stamina for 7f has to be taken on trust.
6th	4 6th (4) (16/1 +11%) See You Boy	16 16/1(+11%)	(4) See You Boy 16/1, Winner at Lingfield in December. 14/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 20 days ago, worst of draw. Popped up in a Lingfield Class 5 last month; needs to settle better back up in grade.
7th	2 7th (2) (11/2 -10%) Remarkable Force	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(2) Remarkable Force 11/2, First run since leaving Alice Haynes when good neck second of 13 to Riot in handicap (18/1) at this C&D 35 days ago, making effort earlier than ideal. Cheekpieces back on. Respected. Collared close home by Riot over C&D five weeks ago; headgear returns; one to consider.

LTO Selection:

REMARKABLE FORCE went close to making it a perfect start for new trainer Brian Toomey when narrowly denied over C&D by Riot last month and the four-year-old, who was only raised 1lb for that effort, is more than capable of going one better. The aforementioned Riot backed that effort up by finishing third here subsequently and is likely to enter calculations once again, while Love De Vega and Ultramarine are others worth noting.

ULTRAMARINE made short work of his rivals when making it 3 wins from his last 4 starts at Kempton on Saturday so has obvious claims off the same mark. Love de Vega has been knocking on the door of late and is next best ahead of Remarkable Force, who went close to making a winning debut for this yard over C&D 5 weeks ago.

The thriving ULTRAMARINE (nap) is 8lb well in after Saturday's bloodless Kempton win and he can complete his hat-trick.

20:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (6/5 -50%) The Gay Blade	1.2 6/5(-50%)	(3) The Gay Blade 6/5, Career best when winning 12-runner handicap (14/1) at Newcastle (6f) 7 days ago, having run of race. Has obvious claims under 5 lb penalty. Made all to win by a wide margin (6f) last week; 5lb well in; of obvious interest.
2	4 2nd (4) (9/1 +10%) Awesome Spirit	9 9/1(+10%)	(4) Awesome Spirit 9/1, Modest maiden. Run best excused in first-time hood and cheekpieces when last of 8 in handicap (22/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 12 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Yet to fire for current yard and his optimum trip is still to be established.
3	5 3rd (5) (3/1 +25%) Sparkling Spirit	3 3/1(+25%)	(5) Sparkling Spirit 3/1, Creditable third of 11 in handicap (16/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 3 days ago, conceding first run. Can give another good account back under fully-fledged rider. 14-race maiden but she's been threatening of late; H Doyle replaces 7lb claimer; chance.
4	7 4th (7) (11/1 -38%) Brother Dave	11 11/1(-38%)	(7) Brother Dave 11/1, Creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 9/1) 16 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Makes polytrack debut and not one to write off. Unplaced in all 8 starts but has shown some potential on Tapeta; first run on Polytrack.
5th	6 5th (6) (50/1 +0%) Afterlife	50 50/1(+0%)	(6) Afterlife 50/1, 33/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 22 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Has work to do. Generally struggled in handicaps and he has too much to prove despite a reduced mark.
6th	8 6th (8) (22/1 +56%) College Wizard	22 22/1(+56%)	(8) College Wizard 22/1, Last of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 18/1) 20 days ago. Exposed maiden; tailed off last time and others look much safer.
7th	2 7th (2) (9/2 +25%) Wee Geordie	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(2) Wee Geordie 9/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Eleventh of 12 in maiden at Southwell (5f, 15/2) 27 days ago. Significantly back up in trip for handicap debut and needs a market check. His promising effort came over C&D; moves into handicaps with potential; betting useful.

LTO Selection:

THE GAY BLADE returned to winning ways with a vengeance at Newcastle last Thursday when making every yard of the running. Connections opt to take advantage of him running under a 5lb penalty, as he would carry 5lb more in future contests, and a repeat of that performance would make him tough to beat. Sparkling Spirit is capable of being in the mix following her third at Newcastle on Monday, while any market support for Wee Geordie would make him of interest.

THE GAY BLADE was seemingly much improved when winning by a wide margin at Newcastle last week and is the obvious choice to follow up under a penalty. Sparkling Spirit has been shaping up well recently and is considered the main threat, ahead of Brother Dave.

The Gay Blade is well in under a penalty for last week's Newcastle romp but the unexposed WEE GEORDIE is an interesting alternative

20:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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