1 Wednesday 31st January 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Wednesday 31st January 2024

There were 29 Races on Wednesday 31st January 2024 across 4 meetings. There was 8 races at Dundalk, 7 races at Exeter, 6 races at Leicester, 8 races at Kempton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Wednesday 31st January 2024

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

13:30 Dundalk Maiden 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (11/4 +8%) Cross Border	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(1) Cross Border 11/4, Unreliable type. Remains a maiden after 8 Flat runs. Blinkered for 1st time, respectable third of 14 in maiden (2/1) at this course (7f) 40 days ago, finding little. Back down in trip. Frustrating to follow now and 7f/blinkers didn't help latest; 5f may help him settle.
2	8 2nd (8) (17/2 +66%) Soldiers Design	8.5 17/2(+66%)	(8) Soldiers Design 17/2, Once-raced filly. Fifth of 14 in maiden (14/1) at this C&D on debut 56 days ago. Fifth of 14 over C&D on her debut but was beaten 7l and the form didn't really work out.
3	3 3rd (3) (11/10 +0%) Mint Man	1.1 11/10(+0%)	(3) Mint Man 11/10, Fairly useful form. Good second of 10 in conditions event at this course (6f) 15 days ago. Sets the standard. Beaten a neck here over 6f in 2 of his last 3 outings and drop back to 5f may suit.
4	7 4th (7) (11/2 +21%) Smart Impression	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(7) Smart Impression 11/2, Lightly-raced filly. Eighth of 11 in maiden (16/5) at Naas (5.9f, good). Off 157 days. First run for yard after leaving Michael McCullagh. Disappointed latest on turf but shaped with promise here previously; off 157 days.
5th	5 5th (5) (15/2 -150%) Coulstar	7.5 15/2(-150%)	(5) Coulstar 15/2, Twice-raced filly. 40/1, finished only just over 2 lengths behind Mint Man when sixth of 10 in minor event at this course (6f) 15 days ago. Open to progress. Promising debut and good run when 2l behind Mint Man; may come on for that; drops to 5f.
6th	6 6th (6) (33/1 +34%) Iberian Queen	33 33/1(+34%)	(6) Iberian Queen 33/1, Once-raced filly. 22/1, tenth of 14 in maiden at this C&D on debut 56 days ago. 22-1 for her debut over this C&D and was beaten 10l; plenty to find.
7th	2 7th (2) (200/1 -100%) Florence Thompson	200 200/1(-100%)	(2) Florence Thompson 200/1, Remains a maiden after 45 Flat runs. 150/1 and blinkered for 1st time, eighth of 9 in maiden at this course (6f) 49 days ago. 45-race maiden who showed nothing in two runs here last month; hard to fancy.
8th	4 8th (4) (50/1 -100%) Old Chicago	50 50/1(-100%)	(4) Old Chicago 50/1, Magna Grecia colt. Half-brother to winner up to 1m Calling Time and 5f/6f winner Greek Flower. Dam winner up to 6f (2-y-o 5f winner). Magna Grecia colt; half-brother to 2 winners; dam 5-6f winner; tough ask on debut.

LTO Selection:

MINT MAN has two very solid runner-up finishes over 6f at this track and should cope with the drop to 5f in this company. He is very much best in at the weights of those with an official rating. Smart Impression has shown ability on all four starts and could go well on her first start since switching to Danny Murphy. Coulstar can show improvement on her third start. She was sixth over C&D a fortnight ago (behind Mint Man) and the form got a boost when the third came out and won here. Cross Border has a tough task at these weights, but has been placed in five of his last six races. He handles the Polytrack well and looks sure to run his race. There are winners in Old Chicago's pedigree and John Feane's newcomer is worth checking for market strength.

COULSTAR wasn't that far behind Mint Man over 6f here a couple of weeks ago. Given that was the Johnny Murtagh-trained filly's first outing for 7 months she can be expected to improve and might be worth siding with to turn the tables on her old rival.

This can go the way of MINT MAN who sets the standard on form after his narrow defeat when caught late here last time

13:30 Dundalk Maiden 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:40 Exeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 18f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (9/1 +10%) Striking A Pose	9 9/1(+10%)	(4) Striking A Pose 9/1, Not scored for some time and continues to fall in the weights without showing any sign of taking advantage. Last ran over hurdles in April 2021; thrown in on plenty of chase form; worrying lately.
2	3 2nd (3) (5/2 +0%) Royal Jewel	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(3) Royal Jewel 5/2, Runner-up in an Irish point and built on debut promise when landing 15-runner novice hurdle at this track in December. Backed it up with a solid second under a penalty and opening mark looks fair. 1st and 2nd here (2m in the mud) last two starts; brings potential to this handicap debut.
3	6 3rd (6) (9/1 -157%) Muskoka	9 9/1(-157%)	(6) Muskoka 9/1, Closely related to 3 winners and showed a fair level of ability in bumpers. Solid start to hurdling career and has some scope for better now handicapping. Wayward at the final flight last time but overall looks a promising handicap debutant.
4	8 4th (8) (15/2 +38%) Sam's Amour	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(8) Sam's Amour 15/2, Lightly-raced maiden who was in good form until pulled up in handicap hurdle at Wincanton (24.7f, heavy) 50 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Third in her first two handicaps; beaten too far out on latest start to blame the 3m1f.
5th	1 5th (1) (7/2 -44%) Tintintin	3.5 7/2(-44%)	(1) Tintintin 7/2, Travelled well for long way in a warm race on his Cheltenham reappearance and confirmed that promise when seeing off 7 rivals at Lingfield (2m, good to soft) 37 days ago. Only raised 3 lb and could easily have more to offer. Tongue-tie when winning at Lingfield (2m, good to soft) in December in his second handicap.
6th	2 6th (2) (11/2 -10%) Kansas Du Berlais	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(2) Kansas Du Berlais 11/2, On a handy mark based on juvenile efforts and took a step back in the right direction when third in a handicap at Lingfield 51 days ago. Has left Gary Moore since but merits plenty of respect. Another 2lb lower today but may need further respite; has left Gary Moore.
7th	7 7th (7) (11/2 +73%) John W Creasy	5.5 11/2(+73%)	(7) John W Creasy 11/2, 9/1, seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (22.2f, heavy) 40 days ago, unsuited by step up in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time. Drop back in distance should help. Needs much better than he's shown in his three British starts; tongue tied first time.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (40/1 -21%) Chabadatika	40 40/1(-21%)	(5) Chabadatika 40/1, Fair form over hurdles in France but has beaten just one rival on both combined starts for this yard. Headgear goes back on, and the handicapper relinquishes his grip. Two British starts and needs better; the tongue-tie and headgear used in France return.

LTO Selection:

Tintintin found the drop in class to his liking when battling on well to score at Lingfield and a 3lb rise in the ratings is likely to see him in the mix once more. However, handicap debutant ROYAL JEWEL makes slightly more appeal after a creditable runner-up performance here on New Year's Day. Elizabeth Gale claims a handy 8lb, which puts the five-year-old on a very appealing mark. Muskoka may fare best of the remainder.

TINTINTIN stepped up on an encouraging reappearance when landing a Lingfield handicap 7 weeks ago and this looks a weaker race, so he's worth a chance to defy a 3-lb rise. Kansas du Berlais looks well treated starting out for a new yard, so he's regarded as the main danger ahead of Royal Jewel.

Handicap newcomers MUSKOKA and Royal Jewel bring promise and top the list, ahead of Tintintin.

13:40 Exeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:50 Leicester Claiming Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (9/4 +68%) Transatlantic	2.25 9/4(+68%)	(5) Transatlantic 9/4, Dual Flat winner in France and off the mark over hurdles in Huntingdon novice on final outing for Gary Moore in April 2022. Has shown he still retains a fair level of ability in handicaps since returning to action for this yard and he should be competitive down in a claimer. Back on track when fourth at Wetherby 36 days ago; well in the mix dropped into a claimer.
2	2 2nd (2) (7/1 -17%) Foveros	7 7/1(-17%)	(2) Foveros 7/1, Mixed record for Willie Mullins. Well below par when remote third in Huntingdon claimer on yard debut. Ran better when sixth in a handicap at Wetherby since but others are still preferred. Yet to match best form for current yard; he needs to take a step forward.
3	4 3rd (4) (25/1 -233%) Pozo Emery	25 25/1(-233%)	(4) Pozo Emery 25/1, Promising novice hurdler for Paul Nicholls in 2021. Pulled up in 2 chase starts for new yard since returning from a long absence and it's hard to know what to expect now back hurdling in a first-time visor/tongue tie. Pulled up over fences both runs for current yard; visored/tongue tied with lots to prove.
4	1 4th (1) (5/4 -87%) Baron De Midleton	1.25 5/4(-87%)	(1) Baron De Midleton 5/4, Useful sort who won 3 handicap chases in 2022/23. Pulled up next 3 starts (bled on first occasion) but returned to form when taking advantage of lower hurdles mark at Market Rasen 3 weeks ago. The one to beat at this lower level. Landed 2m4f Market Rasen handicap hurdle latest; he holds major claims dropped in grade.
5th	6 5th (6) (9/2 +36%) Believe Jack	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(6) Believe Jack 9/2, Back to winning ways in first-time cheekpieces when leading late on in Market Rasen selling handicap on Boxing Day. Can fight it out for the forecast spot with stablemate Transatlantic. Cheekpieces on when scoring at Market Rasen; firmly in picture with headgear fitted again.

LTO Selection:

BARON DE MIDLETON burst back into life in a class 4 handicap hurdle at Market Rasen and is presented with a golden opportunity to go in again. Pulled up in three much tougher races prior to that return to form, the Brian Ellison-trained veteran is highly favoured under the terms of this race and is too hard to ignore. Foveros is officially rated 4lb inferior to the selection, yet edges it as best of the rest. Believe Jack is the pick of Olly Murphy's two entrants.

If BARON DE MIDLETON is in the same form as when winning in handicap company at Market Rasen recently he should take a bit of stopping. Olly Murphy pair Transatlantic and Believe Jack can give him most to do.

Brian Ellison's one-time useful chaser BARON DE MIDLETON scored in good style in this sphere at Market Rasen and is hard to oppose here

13:50 Leicester Claiming Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:00 Dundalk Handicap 11f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	14 1st (14) (5/2 +55%) Unterberg	2.5 5/2(+55%)	(14) Unterberg 5/2, Career best when winning 13-runner handicap at this course (12f, 13/2) 40 days ago, staying on well. Unexposed type who may have more to offer. Off the mark with 1m4f win here last month but needs more here dropping back in trip.
2	1 2nd (1) (10/1 +29%) Solar Breeze	10 10/1(+29%)	(1) Solar Breeze 10/1, Course winner. Latest win at Navan in October. 12/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, ninth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 75 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Course winner; bolted up in 20-runner h'cap; beaten 5l over C&D latest; down 2lb; hood on.
3	6 3rd (6) (15/2 +6%) Emeric	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(6) Emeric 15/2, C&D winner. Three wins from 5 runs last year. Respectable eighth of 14 in handicap (6/1) at this course (8f) 89 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Won twice over C&D last year; off 89 days but should relish step back up in trip.
4	7 4th (7) (12/1 -71%) Pierre Lapin	12 12/1(-71%)	(7) Pierre Lapin 12/1, Course winner. 10/3, respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at this course (8f) 12 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Stable in good form. Expected to be bang there for McGuinness. Course winner; running well in defeat this winter but yet to show best form at this trip.
5th	12 5th (12) (9/1 -100%) Obama Army	9 9/1(-100%)	(12) Obama Army 9/1, 28/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, good 1¾ lengths second of 14 to Garrick Painter in handicap at this C&D 42 days ago. Should be on the premises again. Dual turf winner; as good as ever when C&D 2nd latest; same mark and possibly more to come.
6th	13 6th (13) (4/1 +20%) Picpoul	4 4/1(+20%)	(13) Picpoul 4/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in December. 9/4, creditable 2¼ lengths third of 14 to Garrick Painter in handicap at this C&D 42 days ago, needing stronger gallop. 3-time course winner; gained first C&D win last month and good run in defeat since.
7th	11 7th (11) (16/1 -100%) Hasten Slowly	16 16/1(-100%)	(11) Hasten Slowly 16/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in December. Creditable sixth of 13 in handicap (14/1) at this course (12f) 19 days ago, never nearer. C&D winner last month; 2 solid runs in defeat since; return to this trip should suit.
8th	5 8th (5) (8/1 -78%) Garrick Painter	8 8/1(-78%)	(5) Garrick Painter 8/1, Didn't need to improve to win 14-runner handicap (15/2) at this C&D 42 days ago by 1¾ lengths from Obama Army, always holding on. Respected up 5 lb. Right back to best with C&D win latest but was allowed to dictate a slow pace; up 5lb.
9th	3 9th (3) (20/1 -25%) Pachmena	20 20/1(-25%)	(3) Pachmena 20/1, C&D winner. Two wins from 41 Flat runs. Latest win at the Curragh in October. Ninth of 13 in handicap (25/1) at this course (12f) 19 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. C&D winner; better recent form has come at 6f though; cheekpieces on.
10th	8 10th (8) (20/1 -25%) El Bello	20 20/1(-25%)	(8) El Bello 20/1, Course winner. Latest win here in November. Bit below form eighth of 14 in handicap (17/2) at this course (7f) 19 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Dual 7f winner in November; running well in defeat since; struggled previous try at 1m2f+.
11th	10 11th (10) (66/1 -100%) Construct	66 66/1(-100%)	(10) Construct 66/1, Course winner. 6/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Sedgefield (21.1f, good to soft) 120 days ago. Off 120 days. Visor on 1st time. Pulled up over fences latest; placed over 2m here last winter; trip too sharp.
12th	2 12th (2) (28/1 +15%) May Night	28 28/1(+15%)	(2) May Night 28/1, 33/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 40 days ago. Won twice at Wolverhampton last winter; on a poor run of form since though.
13th	9 13th (9) (80/1 -300%) Hangry	80 80/1(-300%)	(9) Hangry 80/1, First run since leaving Andre Fabre when sixth of 12 in maiden (28/1) at this course (12f) on IRE debut 15 days ago. Promising without winning in France; same story when 6th latest; can come on for that.
14th	4 14th (4) (28/1 +15%) Pillar Of Hope	28 28/1(+15%)	(4) Pillar Of Hope 28/1, Latest win at Redcar in September. 40/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at this course (8f) 12 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Won twice on turf last year; not at that level in 3 runs here; step up in trip may help.

LTO Selection:

GARRICK PAINTER beat Obama Army and Picpoul into second and third respectively over C&D last month and has a shot of going in again off 5lb higher. He benefited from an enterprising ride off the front by Killian Leonard and the jockey is reunited with him. Considering that was Obama Army's first visit to Dundalk, there should be more to come from him. Unterberg won over further at this track before Christmas and has to rate a danger off 5lb higher. Emeric and Solar Breeze, in the first-time hood, will have their supporters.

PIERRE LAPIN has a pretty solid record here this winter and might be ready to strike again for Ado McGuinness. Last-time-out C&D 1-2 Garrick Painter and Obama Army should be in the thick of things again. Last year's winner Higher Kingdom would also enter the reckoning if getting a run.

This is competitive but PICPOUL is a recent C&D winner who had excuses when 3rd here latest and he's on an upward curve

14:00 Dundalk Handicap 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:10 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (5/1 -11%) Top Of The Bill	5 5/1(-11%)	(4) Top Of The Bill 5/1, Fairly useful over hurdles but already better over fences, producing a career best when winning 8-runner handicap chase at this C&D (heavy, 6/1) 6 weeks ago. Player with prospect of more to come. 13l win here six weeks ago on third chase start (3m, soft); 7lb higher today.
2	6 2nd (6) (16/5 +51%) Hurricane Highway	3.2 16/5(+51%)	(6) Hurricane Highway 16/5, Point winner who tasted success on second of 3 starts over hurdles. Unseated on return/chase debut in November and looked unlucky not to win (all but came down 4 out) when finishing third at Chepstow (23.6f, heavy) next time. Remains open to improvement in this sphere. Sprawled on landing 4 out in Chepstow handicap (2m7f, heavy); travelled well at the time.
3	7 3rd (7) (9/1 -20%) Hauraki Gulf	9 9/1(-20%)	(7) Hauraki Gulf 9/1, Bumper debut winner who showed fair form without getting his head in front over hurdles. However, he improved to make it first time lucky over fences at Sedgefield (21f) 3 weeks ago. This undoubtedly tougher but he's a reliable sort. Stays; 13l win in five-runner handicap at Sedgefield (2m5f, soft) recently on chase debut.
4	3 4th (3) (5/2 -11%) The Changing Man	2.5 5/2(-11%)	(3) The Changing Man 5/2, Progressive hurdler last season and took a further step forward when giving Stay Away Fay a fright on C&D chase debut in November. Unseated at Sandown next time and whilst he disappointed at Warwick 18 days ago, he's on a good mark if bouncing back now handicapping in this sphere. Well treated judged on C&D form three starts back; ran in Grade 2 novice events since.
5th	5 5th (5) (7/2 +46%) Passing Well	3.5 7/2(+46%)	(5) Passing Well 7/2, Won twice over hurdles for current yard last season and has quickly developed into a better chaser, off the mark at Lingfield (20f) in November before a good third behind Henry's Friend at Newbury (22.4f) last time. Remains unexposed at 3m and he's respected. Rallied well when close third behind Henry's Friend at Newbury (2m6f) last time.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (15/2 -25%) The Carpenter	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(1) The Carpenter 15/2, Most progressive over hurdles, making it 3-3 when landing 8-runner Uttoxeter handicap (20f) in May. Failed to meet expectations on chase debut at Ascot (18.8f) in November, finishing tamely. However, in excellent hands and not one to write off. Well beaten on chase debut but this is a new trip and he has stamina in his pedigree.

LTO Selection:

PASSING WELL lost little in defeat when a close-up third over an extended 2m6f at Newbury last month and the seven-year-old may find enough improvement over this longer trip to regain the winning thread. Top Of The Bill is also likely to prove popular after his 13-length triumph over C&D just before Christmas, while it's too early to be writing off The Carpenter, who is likely better than his chasing-bow third at Ascot.

A race featuring a host of in-form/progressive sorts with the narrow vote in favour of PASSING WELL. He found further improvement and impressed with how he saw things out when finishing a close third in a good race at Newbury and promises to do better again upped to 3m. The Changing Man is very well treated on the pick of his form and is a player if dispelling his Warwick run, along with Hurricane Highway.

Every one of them makes some appeal but PASSING WELL's renewed effort after the final fence over 2m6f at Newbury earns the vote.

14:10 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:25 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 23f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (14/1 +0%) Nine Nine Nine	14 14/1(+0%)	(4) Nine Nine Nine 14/1, Slipped up at 10th in handicap chase (15/2) at Hereford, then unseated early at this course 8 days ago. Had been in reasonable form prior to last two outings, so not discounted. Has not built on Uttoxeter effort and he failed to complete the last twice.
2	9 2nd (9) (25/1 -56%) Committee Of One	25 25/1(-56%)	(9) Committee Of One 25/1, Fallen long way in weights since opening her account at Ffos Las during early 2021 but failed to build on her reappearance when only fourth in handicap hurdle at Bangor a couple of months ago. Returns to chasing with something to prove. Cheekpieces tried. Possibilities if taking well to first-time cheekpieces; second chase attempt.
3	8 3rd (8) (9/1 +25%) Deadly Missile	9 9/1(+25%)	(8) Deadly Missile 9/1, Point winner who has bettered his bumper/hurdles form tackling fences, making the frame on several occasions. Needs to bounce back from a couple of poor runs, though. Form dipped the last twice and he looks more exposed than some of these rivals.
4	1 4th (1) (4/1 +0%) Hurricane Vichi	4 4/1(+0%)	(1) Hurricane Vichi 4/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Stratford (22f, good to soft, 9/2). First run for yard after leaving Milton Harris. Moody display on chasing debut (penultimate start) but could take to it better this time. Heed the market signals on debut for new stable and second chase attempt.
5th	3 5th (3) (11/4 +21%) Caeruleum	2.75 11/4(+21%)	(3) Caeruleum 11/4, Upped his game switched to fences for the first time when 4¼ lengths second to Percy Veering at Exeter last month. Disappointing at Wincanton last time but worth another chance. Has low mileage; disappointing last time but may still do better; remains of interest.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (5/1 +38%) Patient Owner	5 5/1(+38%)	(6) Patient Owner 5/1, Found just one too good on chase debut at Uttoxeter in December 2022 but seemingly gone the wrong way since and pulled up both starts this season. Has had a wind op and visor also tried here. Check the betting. Combination of wind surgery and first-time visor needs to help.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (6/1 +0%) General Hubble	6 6/1(+0%)	(5) General Hubble 6/1, Much improved sent handicap hurdling in cheekpieces and he got off the mark at Market Rasen (23f) in November. Not in same form next time and stable is quiet. Visored for chasing debut. Scored over hurdles two starts ago; may still have more to offer; chase debut.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (11/2 -38%) Tara Cove	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(2) Tara Cove 11/2, Winning pointer who has been brought along steadily over hurdles and looks the type to up his game now switched to this sphere. One to be interested in, particularly if the market speaks in his favour back from wind op. Progressive in points, winning three times; interesting contender on chase debut.

LTO Selection:

The class-dropping Hurricane Vichi is one to monitor closely in the betting on his debut for a new yard. However, this will be only his second run over fences and there are grounds for looking elsewhere given he concedes weight all round. CAERULEUM appeals most judged on his Exeter form two starts ago and now Sam Twiston-Davies takes over in the plate. Tara Cove and Deadly Missile complete the shortlist.

TARA COVE has already won three points and, while he was only able to achieve modest form over hurdles, there's a good chance he will up his game now switched to the larger obstacles, so he's preferred to Caeruleum, who made a positive chasing debut on his penultimate outing. Nine Nine Nine is also respected.

Low-mileage 6yo CAERULEUM is worth another chance. Tara Cove is second choice.

14:25 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:35 Dundalk Maiden 11f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	7 1st (7) (11/8 +72%) Neski Sherelski	1.375 11/8(+72%)	(7) Neski Sherelski 11/8, €15,000 foal, €14,000 yearling, Churchill colt. Dam unraced half-sister to winner up to 1½m Snippets and 1m/8.3f winner Applause (both useful). 1 of 2 newcomers for stable. Churchill colt; 14,000eur yearling; middle-distance pedigree; check market.
2	1 2nd (1) (11/4 +21%) Cow Chico	2.75 11/4(+21%)	(1) Cow Chico 11/4, Frankel colt. Dam winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner) out of winning half-sister to useful winner up to 10.3f Azmeel. Wears tongue strap. 1 of 2 newcomers for leading yard. Dam Group-placed 7f 2yo/1m winner; half-sister to winners at this sort of trip.
3	8 3rd (8) (11/2 -57%) Thurmond	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(8) Thurmond 11/2, Nathaniel gelding. Dam smart winner up to 1¼m (2-y-o 7f winner). Interesting to see any market support. Well bred son of Nathaniel; dam Nassau winner; perhaps not a good sign he's already gelded.
4	2 4th (2) (4/1 -300%) Currumbin	4 4/1(-300%)	(2) Currumbin 4/1, Promising type. 20/1, third of 14 in maiden at this course (8f) on debut 19 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Hails from a family that has done well at this track and should improve. Leading claims. Beaten 2l here 19 days ago; looked green but stayed on and should relish further.
5th	9 5th (9) (80/1 -100%) Goodbye My Love	80 80/1(-100%)	(9) Goodbye My Love 80/1, Raa Atoll filly. Half-sister to French 2-y-o 5.5f winner Allsingingndancing. Dam ran twice. Raa Atoll filly; half-sister to French 5.5f 2yo winner Allsingingndancing; unlikely.
6th	5 6th (5) (28/1 -12%) Jurality	28 28/1(-12%)	(5) Jurality 28/1, Twice-raced gelding. 66/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, eighth of 14 in maiden at this course (8f) 19 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Has run okay both starts so far; not guaranteed to appreciate the step up in trip.
7th	4 7th (4) (125/1 -25%) Highland Mist	125 125/1(-25%)	(4) Highland Mist 125/1, Once-raced gelding. Twelfth of 14 in maiden at this course (8f, 125/1) on debut 19 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Beaten 9l when 125s for his debut and showed far less than the re-opposing Currumbin.
8th	10 8th (10) (80/1 -100%) Pathway To Success	80 80/1(-100%)	(10) Pathway To Success 80/1, Raa Atoll filly. Dam ran once. Raa Atoll filly; others have more attractive pedigrees and this is tough on debut.
9th	6 9th (6) (8/1 +68%) Midnight Oil	8 8/1(+68%)	(6) Midnight Oil 8/1, Gleneagles colt. Half-brother to useful 2-y-o 6f winner Pearling Path. Dam, 11f winner who stayed 1¾m, half-sister to very smart 7f-1½m winner I'm Your Man. Blend of speed and stamina in his pedigree; likely best watched on debut.
10th	3 10th (3) (200/1 -100%) Frankie Reynolds	200 200/1(-100%)	(3) Frankie Reynolds 200/1, Twice-raced colt. 250/1, last of 12 in maiden at this course (8f) 68 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Shown very little in two starts over 1m here at huge odds; new trip and cheekpieces.

LTO Selection:

There was a lot to like about CURRUMBIN's debut over 1m at this venue. He didn't have the clearest route, but stayed on well to be a never nearer third. Based upon that, he ought to relish this step up in trip. There are certainly some interesting newcomers to note. Dermot Weld takes the wraps off Nathaniel gelding Thurmond who is out of a Dansili mare, while Joseph O'Brien introduces Frankel colt Cow Chico and Neski Sherelski who is a son of Churchill. O'Brien has saddled plenty of winners in Dundalk since the start of the year.

CURRUMBIN made a promising start here 3 weeks ago and hails from a family that has done well at Dundalk, so with improvement forthcoming he could be the way to go. The dangers will probably be newcomers, with Cow Chico and Thurmond likely types.

There was plenty to like about CURRUMBIN's debut when sticking on well for third despite looking green and he may improve for further

14:35 Dundalk Maiden 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:45 Exeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (8/11 +71%) Florencethemachine	0.727273 8/11(+71%)	(6) Florencethemachine 8/11, Successful on sole outing in Irish points and has shaped better than the distance beaten suggests both starts over hurdles, headed when making a bad mistake 2 out in mares' maiden at Ludlow (21.2f, soft) on her latest outing. Remains open to improvement. Irish point winner; shown promise both hurdle starts and capable of upping her game.
2	8 2nd (8) (7/4 -92%) Lady D'arbanville	1.75 7/4(-92%)	(8) Lady D'arbanville 7/4, After a 19-month absence following her debut, looked potentially useful when winning 11-runner mares' bumper at Plumpton in December, quickly putting the race to bed. One to note as she starts off over hurdles. Fair bumper 2nd in 2022; outclassed rivals at Plumpton latest; likely type now hurdling.
3	3 3rd (3) (20/1 -100%) Coco Brave	20 20/1(-100%)	(3) Coco Brave 20/1, Closely related to several winners but wasn't seen to best effect when eighth of 11 in mares' bumper at Aintree on debut in October, effort when short of room 2f out. Could take a step forward as she switches to hurdles. Dam bred useful jumpers; couldn't sustain effort on Aintree bumper debut.
4	2 4th (2) (11/1 -83%) Bethpage	11 11/1(-83%)	(2) Bethpage 11/1, Some encouragement when mid-field in a pair of bumpers, though failed to progress from her hurdling debut when third of 6 in mares' novice at Wincanton (15.2f, heavy) 25 days ago. It still remains early days but she needs to find more in this contest. Promise in a bumper and over hurdles; has more to come on this stiffer track.
5th	5 5th (5) (150/1 -200%) Feryl Beryl	150 150/1(-200%)	(5) Feryl Beryl 150/1, Has made little impact in bumpers/over hurdles so far, never dangerous when sixth of 9 in mares' maiden hurdle at Worcester when last seen in August. Likely to need further in time. Minor bumper/hurdle form; has a modest mark for handicaps and better chance at that level.
6th	4 6th (4) (125/1 -89%) Confused Again	125 125/1(-89%)	(4) Confused Again 125/1, Geordieland mare. Dam maiden pointer. Looks to face a tough ask on debut. Late start to career and likely to need the run.
7	7 \|F\| (7) (12/1 -71%) Jackeline	12 12/1(-71%)	(7) Jackeline 12/1, Well beaten in 2 bumpers but, after 9 months off, showed a lot more sent hurdling when fourth of 13 in mares' novice at Lingfield in December. Shortlisted now that she's up and running. Promising hurdle debut over 2m after a layoff and entitled to improve.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (150/1 -127%) Astro Annie	150 150/1(-127%)	(1) Astro Annie 150/1, Pulled up both outings in points and it's been the same result in 2 starts over hurdles at Wincanton, faring no better in first-time tongue strap on Boxing Day. Looks to be up against it. Bred to do better at some stage but pulled up in all 4 starts, points and novice hurdles.

LTO Selection:

There was a lot to like about LADY D'ARBANVILLE's bumper victory at Plumpton and if translating that ability to this discipline, Nicky Henderson's mare can make a winning hurdles bow. Florencethemachine will need to brush up on her jumping judged on her latest third at Ludlow, but she is dangerous to discount if putting it all together. Even though Bethpage is likely to prove more competitive once entering handicaps, she can give a good account of herself.

LADY D'ARBANVILLE looked a useful prospect when making a winning return from 19 months off in a Plumpton bumper in December, impressing with how quickly she sealed matters, and she can make a successful start over hurdles. Florencethemachine remains capable of better and looks the main danger, ahead of Jackeline.

This can go to LADY D'ARBANVILLE who is said to have schooled nicely and made a good impression when winning a Plumpton bumper.

14:45 Exeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:55 Leicester Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (Evens +50%) Awaythelad	0 Evens(+50%)	(1) Awaythelad Evens, Runner-up in a decent Lingfield handicap last month prior to going one better in first-time cheekpieces when making all in a big-field Ludlow maiden (21.2f, heavy). Beau Morgan's claim negates the majority of his 6 lb penalty and he's a big player. Took well to first-time cheekpieces at Ludlow, opening his account; leading player.
2	3 2nd (3) (6/5 +20%) Roger Pol	1.2 6/5(+20%)	(3) Roger Pol 6/5, Dual bumper winner who built on his Newton Abbot hurdle debut second when going one better over 2m at Fakenham at the start of November. Didn't do much wrong when finding just one too good upped in trip for his handicap debut at Ascot (21.6f, good) and he represents a yard in terrific form. Has form figures of 212 over hurdles; ran well at Ascot latest; strong contender.
3	2 3rd (2) (25/1 -150%) Giacosa	25 25/1(-150%)	(2) Giacosa 25/1, Out of a winning hurdler and, having shown ability in a couple of bumpers, he made a winning start over hurdles in France in October. However, subsequent effort at Nantes was poor and needs to get back on track returned to these shores with a first-time hood enlisted. Sent to France for both hurdles starts, winning then pulled up; check the betting.
4	4 4th (4) (16/1 -78%) Bennettsbridge	16 16/1(-78%)	(4) Bennettsbridge 16/1, Fetched £43,000 after finishing placed on both completed starts in Irish points but failed to meet market expectations (sent off at 5/6) when only fourth on Rules debut in a Fakenham maiden hurdle. Losing a shoe didn't help at Fakenham on rules debut; open to improvement.
5th	6 5th (6) (300/1 -275%) Professor Higgins	300 300/1(-275%)	(6) Professor Higgins 300/1, Showed fair form when placed twice in bumpers but laboured performances over hurdles so far. Tongue strap applied. Combination of tongue-tie and new trip needs to have major effect.
6th	8 6th (8) (14/1 -56%) Valdivi	14 14/1(-56%)	(8) Valdivi 14/1, Pivotal gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners on Flat, including useful French 7.5f winner Vanada. Dam 9.5f/15f winner on Flat in France. Represents a top yard and it will be interesting to see what the market has to say. 6,000euros 2yo; has a Flat pedigree; market instructive.

LTO Selection:

ROGER POL keeps attracting market support, justifying it in a Huntingdon bumper last spring and at the second time of asking over hurdles at Fakenham. He had to settle for second on his handicap bow at Ascot, but lost absolutely nothing in defeat and can continue on his upward curve. Awaythelad is an obvious danger after breaking his duck at Ludlow, while Bennettsbridge should appreciate the return to a more conventional track having not appeared to handle Fakenham.

AWAYTHELAD did the job well with cheekpieces enlisted at Ludlow and he is marginally preferred to Roger Pol. The latter was clear of the rest when runner-up in an Ascot handicap last time and won't go down without a fight.

The withdrawal of interesting Rocket Ronald promotes AWAYTHELAD to selection status, narrowly ahead of Roger Pol.

14:55 Leicester Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:05 Dundalk Maiden 11f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	9 1st (9) (2/1 +50%) Squire Danagher	2 2/1(+50%)	(9) Squire Danagher 2/1, Lightly-raced colt. Respectable third of 14 in maiden at this C&D (11/4) 19 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Closely matched with Second Girl on C&D running but more exposed than that rival.
2	4 2nd (4) (4/5 +36%) Carlo Bianconi	0.8 4/5(+36%)	(4) Carlo Bianconi 4/5, Promising type. Second of 15 in maiden at Gowran (9.6f, heavy, 11/4) on debut in April, inexperience holding him back in the finish. Absent since but very much the type to do better with that under his belt. Sound claims. Went close in an ordinary Gowran maiden last April, ran green, should be more mature now.
3	7 3rd (7) (14/1 -75%) Morse	14 14/1(-75%)	(7) Morse 14/1, Once-raced gelding who showed ability when fifth of 18 in maiden (100/1) at Leopardstown (7f, soft) on debut, never nearer. Off 15 months. Significantly up in trip. Shaped with much promise after a slow start on his only start at two, interesting runner.
4	1 4th (1) (6/1 -140%) Expound	6 6/1(-140%)	(1) Expound 6/1, Fairly useful gelding. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable second of 14 in maiden at this course (7f, 5/4) 5 days ago. Expected to be in the shake up again with new headgear mix applied. Placed in nine of his 13 Flat starts, went very close over 7f here last Friday, vulnerable.
5th	5 5th (5) (100/1 +0%) Liberty Vallence	100 100/1(+0%)	(5) Liberty Vallence 100/1, Once-raced colt. Last of 10 in maiden at Gowran (7f, soft, 125/1) on debut. Off 8 months. Significantly up in trip. Always at the back on only turf start last season, Second Girl is the stable's number one.
6th	12 6th (12) (12/1 -100%) Second Girl	12 12/1(-100%)	(12) Second Girl 12/1, Twice-raced filly who left debut form well behind when second of 14 in maiden (125/1) at this C&D 19 days ago, running on late. Possible she can do better again and each-way claims. Big improvement from debut when second to a stablemate of Carla Bianconi over C&D.
7th	10 7th (10) (100/1 -203%) Zazir	100 100/1(-203%)	(10) Zazir 100/1, Well held only start in bumpers at Naas earlier this month and likely best watched making debut in this sphere. Tongue strap on 1st time. Aga Khan-bred gelding made little impression in a Naas bumper, this type of race may suit.
8th	11 8th (11) (100/1 -300%) Calmafterthestorm	100 100/1(-300%)	(11) Calmafterthestorm 100/1, €1,000 2-y-o, Estidhkaar filly. Dam maiden sister to Solario Stakes winner Fantastic Moon and half-sister to top-class winner up to 1½m Cracksman out of useful 7.6f-9f winner Rhadegunda. Dam was a modest sort but noteworthy as a half-sister to the top-class Cracksman.
9th	3 9th (3) (200/1 -100%) Tincurra Lad	200 200/1(-100%)	(3) Tincurra Lad 200/1, Winning jumper. 200/1, minor promise when ninth of 12 in maiden at this course (12f) on flat debut 15 days ago. Low-grade handicaps will be more his bag. Handicap hurdle winner in 2022, out form over jumps last year, well beaten here recently.
10th	8 10th (8) (200/1 -203%) Primitivo	200 200/1(-203%)	(8) Primitivo 200/1, Twice-raced colt. Eleventh of 13 in maiden (100/1) at this course (12f) 42 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Ran twice here towards the end of 2023, trainer has a more obvious chance with Second Girl.
11th	2 11th (2) (80/1 +20%) Fascinating Story	80 80/1(+20%)	(2) Fascinating Story 80/1, Fascinating Rock gelding who finished well held in bumper and no better than mid-division in maiden hurdles either side of that run during second half of last year. Soundly beaten in three maiden hurdles and in a bumper, unlikely to make an impact..

LTO Selection:

CARLO BIANCONI was green on debut at Gowran Park last April, but still ran a lovely race to be just pipped by a short head. There should be plenty of improvement from him on his return to action. Luke Comer's horses have been running well since Dundalk recommenced this month. His Second Girl made a mockery of her 125/1 odds when taking the runner-up berth over C&D and she has to enter calculations. Blinkers could eke out a bit more from Squire Danagher who has finished third on his last couple of starts here including when just behind Second Girl. Expound just failed by a head over a shorter trip last week. He gets a hood and blinkers, and his chance has to be respected especially as he has form over this trip on turf.

CARLO BIANCONI made an encouraging debut and likely would have won had he kept straight when edged out late on in a Gowran maiden in April. That experience won't have been wasted on him and he can make a winning return to action with progress anticipated. Expound and Squire Danagher can give Joseph O'Brien's 4-y-o most to think about.

The once-raced CARLO BIANCONI may prove superior to the well-exposed Expound. The long-absent Morse is an intriguing runner.

15:05 Dundalk Maiden 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:15 Exeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (13/8 -35%) Easy Peasy	1.625 13/8(-35%)	(4) Easy Peasy 13/8, Stylish winner of a Killarney winner in the summer before being picked up by top connections and following up with a facile success at Plumpton in September. Possibly found testing ground against her at Cheltenham last time and she still rates as a decent prospect for hurdling. Flopped in a Cheltenham Listed bumper but 2-2 before that and represents a top yard.
2	3 2nd (3) (5/6 +25%) Dolly Delightful	0.833333 5/6(+25%)	(3) Dolly Delightful 5/6, Has shown plenty to like when reaching the podium in a pair of mares events at Wincanton, taking a step forward when runner-up there on Boxing Day. Slightly longer trip here rates as a plus and she sets a good standard. Second at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft) latest is easily the best hurdles form in this.
3	5 3rd (5) (13/2 +59%) Giver The Hollie	6.5 13/2(+59%)	(5) Giver The Hollie 13/2, Placed both completed starts in Irish points. Shaped like a stayer in her bumpers and did similar when eighth of 11 in novice event at Huntingdon (20.7f, soft, 16/1) on hurdles bow 19 days ago. Probably one for handicaps. Weakened right out of it when 16-1 for hurdle debut at Huntingdon (2m4f, good to soft).
4	6 4th (6) ( ) Harry's Hope	0 ()	(6) Harry's Hope , Off mark in Irish points at third attempt but could barely have shown any less in a pair of hurdles outings and she's opposable again. Won Irish point; heavy defeats when making the running this winter in two hurdle races.
5th	7 5th (7) (150/1 -127%) Spice Heaven	150 150/1(-127%)	(7) Spice Heaven 150/1, No show in pair of bumpers for Jamie Snowden and offered little switched to hurdling for this yard at Chepstow last week. Well down the field in two bumpers and on last week's hurdle debut at Chepstow (2m, heavy).
6th	8 6th (8) (50/1 +0%) Summerleaze	50 50/1(+0%)	(8) Summerleaze 50/1, Placed on 4 of her 6 point outings since finishing down the field in a Chepstow bumper in March 2021. Never involved back under Rules in a C&D novice on New Year's Day and she'll be better off in handicaps. 2nd in four of six maiden points; beaten over 30l in a bumper (2021) and recent C&D novice.
7th	2 7th (2) (16/1 -167%) Chase Park	16 16/1(-167%)	(2) Chase Park 16/1, Off 18 months after her debut but ran to fair level when fourth at Huntingdon second-time-out. Not in the same form having played up pre-race at Plumpton last time and others are preferred on hurdles bow. Best form in three bumpers came on second start; hood back; well related.
8th	1 8th (1) (150/1 -200%) Candy Paint	150 150/1(-200%)	(1) Candy Paint 150/1, Blue Bresil mare failed to beat a rival in a 16-runner Warwick bumper in December and makes no appeal on that evidence. 33-1, tailed-off last of 16 in bumper at Warwick (2m, soft) in November.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (80/1 +20%) Silver Bobbin	80 80/1(+20%)	(9) Silver Bobbin 80/1, Well held in varied events on Flat and makes no appeal switched to hurdling. Very minor form in her five Flat starts, latest 2m in first-time cheekpieces 18 days ago.

LTO Selection:

EASY PEASY was fancied for a Listed bumper at Cheltenham in November, but she proved to be disappointing on that occasion. Given time to recover, she appeals as the type to develop into a more than useful hurdler and this looks a solid opportunity to make a winning start in this sphere. Dolly Delightful enters calculations based on her second at Wincanton on Boxing Day, while a drop back in trip may benefit Giver The Hollie.

Essentially a match on paper between EASY PEASY and Dolly Delightful, with Nicky Henderson's dual bumper winner narrowly given the nod over Philip Hobbs & Johnson White's twice-placed mare. Giver The Hollie stands out as third best in a shallow contest.

The only worthwhile form over hurdles belongs to DOLLY DELIGHTFUL, but Nicky Henderson's Easy Peasy has won two bumpers.

15:15 Exeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:25 Leicester Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (3/1 +57%) Royale Dance	3 3/1(+57%)	(2) Royale Dance 3/1, Fair winner at 2m for Dan Skelton (stays 21f) but ended time with that yard with a tame effort in the spring. Given a considerate return following 9 months off/wind surgery when fifth of 9 in mares' handicap at Aintree in December. This should reveal more with tongue tie re-applied. Back from nine months off/breathing op with patiently-ridden Aintree 5th; shortlisted.
2	5 2nd (5) (2/1 +50%) Cooleenymore	2 2/1(+50%)	(5) Cooleenymore 2/1, Chased home a subsequent winner on handicap debut at Chepstow (23.6f) in November and made the frame both starts since, weakening late on having been in the firing line for a long way when third at Wincanton (24.7f) last month. Fancied to figure dropped back in trip. Faded from last on first go over 3m when Wincanton 3rd last time; big shout back in trip.
3	4 3rd (4) (4/1 -190%) Another Day Out	4 4/1(-190%)	(4) Another Day Out 4/1, Winning Irish pointer who got back on track when second of 5 in handicap hurdle at Sandown (19.8f, heavy) 53 days ago. Not discounted. Good second at Sandown latest; firmly in the picture up 1lb with few miles on the clock.
4	3 4th (3) (12/1 -85%) Nell's Bells	12 12/1(-85%)	(3) Nell's Bells 12/1, Bumper winner who scored twice from 4 starts over hurdles last season, including a 6-runner mares' handicap at Newcastle (23.7f, good to soft) in April, edging ahead run-in. Low-key return following 9 months off at Kelso 33 days ago, however. Returned from 9 months off with well-held fifth at Kelso; needs to take big step forward.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (7/2 -17%) Walk Of No Shame	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(1) Walk Of No Shame 7/2, Bumper/novice hurdle winner last winter who added to her tally in a 3-runner handicap at Southwell (2m, soft) on penultimate start in December. Not disgraced by any means when third from career-high mark at Newbury since and this ease back down in class rates a plus. Won at Southwell and solid third at Newbury later in December; very much one to consider.

LTO Selection:

ANOTHER DAY OUT bounced back to form with a solid second at Sandown and a 1lb rise in the ratings may not be enough to prevent her from finishing one place better. Cooleenymore's stamina appeared stretched in testing conditions when third over an extended 3m at Wincanton. She isn't taken lightly dropping back in distance and is feared most, ahead of the consistent Walk Of No Shame.

There has been enough encouragement to glean from COOLEENYMORE's efforts in handicaps to think her present mark is exploitable and, dropped in trip on the back of her third-place finish at Wincanton 50 days ago, she could well be ready to strike. Another Day Out and Walk of No Shame can pose the chief threats.

Robert Walford's mare COOLEENYMORE gave the strong impression this drop in trip would suit when third at Wincanton and gets the verdict

15:25 Leicester Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:35 Dundalk Handicap 7f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	10 1st (10) (10/1 -25%) Prince Of Abington	10 10/1(-25%)	(10) Prince Of Abington 10/1, Thirty runs since last win in 2020. 14/1, respectable seventh of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 15 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Not taken lightly. Losing run since 2020; not disgraced over a longer trip here last time, wide outside draw.
2	6 2nd (6) (9/1 +36%) The Cola Brasil	9 9/1(+36%)	(6) The Cola Brasil 9/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 20/1, first run since leaving Henry Spiller when bit below form sixth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 70 days ago. Blinkers back on. Becoming well treated. Two wins for this yard on turf in 2022, fair placed form in Britain last term, 0-8 on AW.
3	4 3rd (4) (7/4 +30%) Jazzy Dancer	1.75 7/4(+30%)	(4) Jazzy Dancer 7/4, Course winner. Latest win here in December. Good third of 14 in handicap at this course (6f, 15/8) 15 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Solid claims. Took a long time to open his account on this surface, consistent but hard to win with.
4	8 4th (8) (11/2 +31%) Hero Of The Hour	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(8) Hero Of The Hour 11/2, Course winner. Three wins from 12 runs last year. 11/2, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at this course (6f) 47 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. All three wins gained over 6f her in the early months of last year, each-way chance.
5th	11 5th (11) (14/1 -40%) Poet's Pride	14 14/1(-40%)	(11) Poet's Pride 14/1, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 12/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at this course (6f) 15 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Needs to do more. Fair form here between September and December, has to bounce back from a below-par run.
6th	5 6th (5) (10/1 +17%) Bright Dick	10 10/1(+17%)	(5) Bright Dick 10/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Bit below form seventh of 14 in handicap at this course (8f, 4/1) 54 days ago. Not firing at present. 16-race maiden; went close here last February, unplaced favourite over 1m here last month.
7th	2 7th (2) (50/1 -52%) Venetian	50 50/1(-52%)	(2) Venetian 50/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 50/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 42 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Two 2022 wins for Charlie Johnston, became regressive, poor form in four Irish starts.
8th	3 8th (3) (25/1 -25%) Arbaawi	25 25/1(-25%)	(3) Arbaawi 25/1, Latest win at Lingfield in July. 16/1, first run since leaving Stuart Williams when bit below form eighth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f) 19 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. AW/turf winner in Britain for Stuart Williams, may improve a little from recent yard debut.
9th	13 9th (13) (14/1 +0%) Markievicz	14 14/1(+0%)	(13) Markievicz 14/1, 28/1, fourth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 42 days ago. Claims if she can build on latest effort. Mark has reached basement level, fourth here last time indicates she could take advantage.
10th	7 10th (7) (25/1 -178%) Fahari	25 25/1(-178%)	(7) Fahari 25/1, 14/1, creditable sixth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f) 19 days ago. Not shaping as if ahead of her mark but it's still early days. 14-race maiden, placed five times in Britain, never better than sixth in five Irish races.
11th	12 11th (12) (28/1 -100%) Woodrow	28 28/1(-100%)	(12) Woodrow 28/1, C&D winner. Blinkered for 1st time, tenth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (16/1) 70 days ago, slowly away. Something to prove at the moment. Three-time winner was badly out of form in four outings in 2023, plenty to prove now.
12th	1 12th (1) (10/1 -67%) Rebecca's Girl	10 10/1(-67%)	(1) Rebecca's Girl 10/1, Good fifth of 14 in handicap at this course (6f, 20/1) 15 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Return to this distance should help. Twice placed on turf, showed some potential when fifth here recently on handicap debut.
13th	14 13th (14) (25/1 +0%) Silver Nemo	25 25/1(+0%)	(14) Silver Nemo 25/1, Twenty six runs since last win in 2021. 18/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap at this course (6f) 15 days ago. Blinkers back on. Others make more appeal. Two Chelmsford wins, has run well at this venue occasionally but hard to be confident.
14th	9 14th (9) (16/1 -129%) Chummie	16 16/1(-129%)	(9) Chummie 16/1, One win from 2 runs last year. Didn't need to improve to win 14-runner handicap (40/1) at this course (8f) 82 days ago, keeping on well. Remains well treated and should take the beating if in the same form. Long-priced 1m course winner last time, only 4lb higher, same apprentice aboard, respected.

LTO Selection:

REBECCA'S GIRL was placed a couple of times in maidens and may have more scope for improvement than many of these having made a promising start in handicaps here earlier this month. The Andrew Kinirons-trained filly kept on well in the closing stages and should be suited by this extra furlong. Hero Of The Hour won three times here over six furlongs early last year and has dropped down to an attractive mark. He was placed on a rare try over this trip back in November. Chummie made all to cause a 40/1 shock over a mile here last time and has the pace to drop back in distance, while Jazzy Dancer and Markievicz are others for the shortlist. The latter didn't enjoy a clear run last time over C&D.

Having bounced back to make all here 82 days ago, CHUMMIE is worth a chance to go in again from a mark that still looks lenient based on past efforts. Jazzy Dancer arrives in good order and looks a serious threat, while Hero of The Hour can make his presence felt if things drop right.

Twice successful in sprint handicaps on turf, MARKIEVICZ gets the vote having shown signs of a return to form over C&D last time

15:35 Dundalk Handicap 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:45 Exeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 22f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (5/1 +29%) Largy Poet	5 5/1(+29%)	(10) Largy Poet 5/1, Cost £85,000 after finishing runner-up in his sole Irish point in April. Looked in need of experience in bumper at Ffos Las on debut for Paul Nicholls but recent hurdling bow at Chepstow was a lot more encouraging. Second in a 14-runner maiden at Chepstow (2m3f, soft), albeit 11l behind the winner.
2	6 2nd (6) (11/1 -57%) El Granjero	11 11/1(-57%)	(6) El Granjero 11/1, Successful on sole outing in points and promise both starts under Rules, runner-up in a novice hurdle at Doncaster last time. Could do better still. 40-1, staying-on second of 17 in novice hurdle at Doncaster (2m3f, good to soft) latest.
3	3 3rd (3) (3/1 -20%) Carrigmoorna Rowan	3 3/1(-20%)	(3) Carrigmoorna Rowan 3/1, Off mark in Irish points at second attempt and shaped with promise on the first of 2 outings in bumpers. Has also showed ability in a pair of starts over hurdles so far, finishing mid-field in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham last time, and he's open to improvement back down in grade. Tried a Grade 2 novice last time; one of the top candidates with his sights lowered.
4	11 4th (11) (9/2 +50%) New Order	4.5 9/2(+50%)	(11) New Order 9/2, Got off the mark in Irish points at second attempt and posted a promising second of 10 in novice hurdle at Lingfield. Similar form when third at Catterick since but looks vulnerable to anything above average. Beaten a neck at Lingfield (2m3f, soft) but underperformed when 4-7 at Catterick.
5th	2 5th (2) (125/1 -279%) Can't Say	125 125/1(-279%)	(2) Can't Say 125/1, Unpromising in points and well held only outing in bumpers but offered a bit more sent hurdling when fifth of 15 in maiden at this course 49 days ago. Remains to be seen whether he builds on that. Latest start (2m maiden hurdle here) looked a lot better but a great deal more is needed.
6th	14 6th (14) (200/1 -203%) Supreme Commander	200 200/1(-203%)	(14) Supreme Commander 200/1, Bought for plenty of money after finishing second in an Irish point but no impact as yet under Rules. Tongue tie/cheekpieces go on. Pulled up in a 2m4f Plumpton novice (33-1) last week; tongue tied and cheekpieces today.
7th	4 7th (4) (200/1 -100%) Cloudy Flamingo	200 200/1(-100%)	(4) Cloudy Flamingo 200/1, Winning pointer who has made little impact under Rules and looks set for another struggle. 1-7 in points; low-level form at big odds in his two runs over hurdles.
13	13 \|U\| (13) (300/1 -500%) Stancheski	300 300/1(-500%)	(13) Stancheski 300/1, Well beaten in bumpers and no promise as yet over hurdles. Unlikely to play a part. Tailed off on first four runs and pulled up on latest.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (7/4 -7%) Ideal Des Bordes	1.75 7/4(-7%)	(9) Ideal Des Bordes 7/4, Won his sole start in points and shaped promisingly behind a pair of subsequent winners in a Warwick bumper in May. Placed both starts over hurdles and probably has an even bigger effort in him. Grade 1 entry at Cheltenham (3m) looks ambitious but he has leading claims in this field.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (14/1 -17%) He Knows Better	14 14/1(-17%)	(8) He Knows Better 14/1, Showed fairly useful form when placed on 2 of his 3 bumpers starts for Harry Whittington last season. Better effort over hurdles when third in novice at Ludlow 26 days ago and there's the scope for better still. Placed in two bumpers and in his two maiden hurdles; place chance on that.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (18/1 -200%) Galloping Pride	18 18/1(-200%)	(7) Galloping Pride 18/1, Runner-up sole start in Irish points last year and stepped forward from hurdling debut when third in novice at Wincanton 19 days ago. Not dismissed. Third of 12 at Wincanton (3m, good to soft) was much more like it; should build on that.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (100/1 -203%) Sparkling Duke	100 100/1(-203%)	(12) Sparkling Duke 100/1, Half-brother to 5 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser Wounded Warrior. Just modest form at best so far, so needs to up his game significantly. 18l fourth of 11 at Aintree (2m4f) but failed to show much either side of that.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (150/1 -355%) Diagon Alley	150 150/1(-355%)	(5) Diagon Alley 150/1, Cost £140,000 after finishing second in an Irish point but failed to beat a rival in 4-runner bumper at Chepstow 35 days ago. Upped markedly in trip for hurdling debut. Irish point 2nd before £140,000 sale; struggled in four-runner bumper at Chepstow (heavy).
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (200/1 -300%) Ballywalter	200 200/1(-300%)	(1) Ballywalter 200/1, From a good family and won a point but hard to make a case for following a tame Rules debut in a novice hurdle at Wincanton. Irish point win; 28-1, pulled up in a maiden at Wincanton (3m, good to soft) 19 days ago.
15	15 \|PU\| (15) (250/1 -150%) Zulu	250 250/1(-150%)	(15) Zulu 250/1, Little form over hurdles. Hard to make any sort of case for back from 2 years off. Showed a bit over hurdles four winters back but little in his 4 runs since; off 722 days.
16	16 \|PU\| (16) (250/1 -150%) Sparks May Fly	250 250/1(-150%)	(16) Sparks May Fly 250/1, Youmzain mare. Half-sister to smart hurdler/chaser Off You Go, stays 3m. Big price and pulled up at Hereford on hurdling debut, so hard to make a case for. Cheekpieces go on. 80-1, very green when showing little in maiden hurdle at Hereford (2m5f, good to soft).

LTO Selection:

IDEAL DES BORDES has shown promise on both hurdling starts to date at Ascot and the form of his second there took a boost with the winner acquitting himself well in the River Don last weekend. New Order could be dangerous, despite tasting defeat at odds-on over the Festive period when finishing third at Catterick. El Granjero and Galloping Pride are others to enter the reckoning.

CARRIGMOORNA ROWAN's first two hurdling outings have been encouraging and this is clearly much easier than the race he finished sixth in at Cheltenham last time, so he's worth a chance to get off the mark at the expense of Ideal des Bordes, who has achieved a bit more to this point. Largy Poet also has potential.

Ideal Des Bordes has a Grade 1 entry and Carrigmoorna Rowan has Grade 2 form. Watch out for EL GRANJERO and Galloping Pride.

15:45 Exeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:55 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (7/2 +13%) Grandads Cottage	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(1) Grandads Cottage 7/2, Irish point/hurdles winner who made an excellent start over fences last season, scoring twice around 19.5f. Better effort this term when third over 3m at Aintree on Boxing Day. Has a first-time tongue tie added here. Respected. Good third at Aintree 36 days ago; very much one to consider eased 1lb and tongue-strap on.
2	7 2nd (7) (8/1 -78%) Will Sting	8 8/1(-78%)	(7) Will Sting 8/1, Fairly useful hurdler who got off the mark over fences at the second attempt at Doncaster a year ago. Respectable reappearance fifth at Lingfield in November but well-held fourth at Sandown the following month. Subsequently had wind surgery. Failed to build on Lingfield fifth with Sandown fourth; since had wind op so not ruled out.
3	5 3rd (5) (4/1 -33%) Sheldon	4 4/1(-33%)	(5) Sheldon 4/1, Third chase win of his career when seeing off 6 rivals at Wincanton on Boxing Day, proving suited by a switch to front-running tactics. Jumped better than usual there but he still comes with risks in that department. Fenced better than usual when winning at Wincanton; not taken lightly if jumping holds up.
4	3 4th (3) (2/1 +67%) Nocte Volatus	2 2/1(+67%)	(3) Nocte Volatus 2/1, Losing run goes back nearly 2 years but he has run with credit to be placed on all 3 outings this season, his Newcastle third coming on the back of wind surgery. Being eased another 2 lb can only help. Winless since early 2022 but arrives in good nick; must enter calculations off 2lb lower.
5th	2 5th (2) (25/1 -56%) Jet Plane	25 25/1(-56%)	(2) Jet Plane 25/1, Started the season with back-to-back wins over 3¼m at Ludlow and Newton Abbot but has lost his way since. Remains to be seen whether a return to this shorter trip helps to spark a revival. His form has nosedived since kickstarting this term with wins at Ludlow and Newton Abbot.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (10/3 -11%) Oxygen	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(6) Oxygen 10/3, Hurdle winner in France in 2021. Made a low-key start for this yard over hurdles last winter but different proposition over fences this time round, winning handicaps at Lingfield and Plumpton. Disappointed on hat-trick bid back at Plumpton but he might be worth another chance. Won at Lingfield/Plumpton but beat only one at Plumpton since; remains of interest though.

LTO Selection:

A 2lb drop in the ratings can help Nocte Volatus, who has been far from disgraced this season, for all that he hasn't managed to get his head in front for the best part of two years. He must enter calculations, but GRANDADS COTTAGE shades the verdict. Olly Murphy's gelding shaped better than the beaten distance suggested when third at Aintree on Boxing Day, with Dylan Johnston's 7lb claim potentially proving pivotal in this contest. Sheldon and Oxygen also warrant a second look.

Another chance is given to OXYGEN to show he's still on a good mark. Nocte Volatus has been performing with credit and a further 2 lb drop in his mark should see him get very competitive here. Top-weight Grandads Cottage should also have a say.

Venetia Williams' OXYGEN had looked a really good chasing prospect until fluffing his lines at Plumpton and can bounce back in style.

15:55 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:05 Dundalk Handicap 7f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	9 1st (9) (12/1 -140%) River Derwent	12 12/1(-140%)	(9) River Derwent 12/1, C&D winner. 11/4, respectable fifth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 42 days ago, not clear run. Blinkers on 1st time. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. C&D winner off the minimum 47 mark in November, beaten favourite in fifth twice since then.
2	1 2nd (1) (4/1 +60%) Eighty Eight	4 4/1(+60%)	(1) Eighty Eight 4/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, seventh of 14 in handicap (66/1) at this C&D 19 days ago. Can make presence felt. Not a bad effort here last time but has a bit to find with Chica Power on that running.
3	8 3rd (8) (4/1 -33%) Golden Days	4 4/1(-33%)	(8) Golden Days 4/1, Latest win at Gowran in July. Respectable 2 lengths third of 14 to River Derwent in handicap at this C&D (9/2) 70 days ago, nearest finish. Has good chance on pick of form. Two turf wins last summer over this trip, third here on last two starts, leading contender.
4	14 4th (14) (28/1 -12%) Clarinbridge	28 28/1(-12%)	(14) Clarinbridge 28/1, 28/1, 9 lengths ninth of 14 to Chica Power in claimer at this C&D. Off 96 days. First run for yard after leaving Noel C. Kelly. Cheekpieces back on. 0-15 on AW but both turf wins have come over this trip on good ground, new stable now.
5th	4 5th (4) (10/3 +49%) Chica Power	3.333333 10/3(+49%)	(4) Chica Power 10/3, 3-time C&D winner. Good fourth of 13 in handicap at this C&D (8/1) 12 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. C&D claimer winner in October, holding her form well and has a decent chance of a place.
6th	3 6th (3) (14/1 -40%) Jalo	14 14/1(-40%)	(3) Jalo 14/1, Course winner in September. Blinkered for 1st time, good fourth of 14 in handicap (20/1) at this course (8f) 47 days ago, never nearer. Others more persuasive. Best of four runs for this stable when fourth over 1m here last month, needs to find more.
7th	6 7th (6) (11/1 +8%) Hezahunk	11 11/1(+8%)	(6) Hezahunk 11/1, Very good sixth of 14 in handicap (25/1) at this course (6f) 15 days ago. Trainer going well. Another bold show likely. Newcastle AW second for Mick Appleby last summer, form for this yard is unconvincing.
8th	10 8th (10) (15/2 +25%) Tynamite	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(10) Tynamite 15/2, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in December. 14/1, respectable seventh of 13 in handicap at this C&D 12 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Ended a very long losing sequence with C&D victory in December, unplaced here 12 days ago.
9th	7 9th (7) (66/1 -371%) Alfarida	66 66/1(-371%)	(7) Alfarida 66/1, Thirteenth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f, 18/1) 19 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. 0-11 at this venue but runner-up three times, blinkered now after several below-par runs.
10th	5 10th (5) (28/1 +15%) Un Bacio Ancora	28 28/1(+15%)	(5) Un Bacio Ancora 28/1, Course winner. One win from 29 Flat runs. Winner here in November. 50/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at this course (6f) 15 days ago. Has work to do. Won a 6f claimer here in November but has struggled back in handicaps since.
11th	2 11th (2) (12/1 +0%) Baalbec Beauty	12 12/1(+0%)	(2) Baalbec Beauty 12/1, Bit below form sixth of 11 in maiden (14/1) at this C&D. Off 117 days. Opposable. 12-race maiden; went close at Gowran in August, unplaced at Laytown and here in the autumn.
12th	12 12th (12) (20/1 -167%) Millieblue	20 20/1(-167%)	(12) Millieblue 20/1, 50/1, creditable seventh of 14 in handicap at this course (6f) 15 days ago. Not a bad run over C&D recently on first run since last July, needs to find a bit extra.
13th	11 13th (11) (16/1 -78%) Airgead	16 16/1(-78%)	(11) Airgead 16/1, Course winner. Latest win here in November. Ninth of 14 in handicap (15/2) at this course (8f) 19 days ago. Won a 1m handicap at this venue in November, well held on his last three starts..
14th	13 14th (13) (28/1 -40%) Brookie Cookie	28 28/1(-40%)	(13) Brookie Cookie 28/1, Visored for 1st time, seventh of 9 in minor event (9/2) at Newcastle (6f) 23 days ago. Yet to reach the first three, fifth of 14 over C&D on penultimate start was respectable.

LTO Selection:

River Derwent's win from James Henry over C&D in November, with GOLDEN DAYS two lengths back in third, has been well advertised since and the Dick Donohoe-trained gelding is now fitted with blinkers after a couple of tardy starts on both outings since. Golden Days didn't enjoy the clearest of passages on that occasion and the daughter of Canford Cliffs, who has gained all three career wins over this distance, has a decent chance of reversing the places at the revised weights. Chica Power won a claimer over C&D in October and has been a model of consistency since while Jalo also won a claimer here the previous month over six furlongs and has been tried over a variety of trips since.

Having performed with credit in C&D handicaps the last twice, GOLDEN DAYS could be the answer. Eighty Eight has dipped to an attractive mark and is feared most, while Hezahunk, River Derwent and Tynamite are others to consider.

Third to River Derwent here in November, GOLDEN DAYS (nap) has a realistic chance of reversing form with that rival

16:05 Dundalk Handicap 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:15 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (4/1 +11%) Bolsover Bill	4 4/1(+11%)	(3) Bolsover Bill 4/1, Thrived with the tongue tie refitted last term, gaining a fourth success over fences at Plumpton during the spring. Below par next 3 starts but looked as good as ever when striking on debut for new yard over C&D (heavy) at the beginning of the month. 6 lb rise fair and he's a key player. All 4 chase wins on soft/heavy; winning debut for new yard over C&D; solid chance again.
2	13 2nd (13) (11/2 +61%) Bonza Boy	5.5 11/2(+61%)	(13) Bonza Boy 11/2, Didn't kick on from a promising reappearance over hurdles last season and beaten 20+ lengths on each of his 3 starts in this sphere. Others preferred. Well held in three chases; 12lb lower than the first of them but has something to find.
3	10 3rd (10) (13/2 -30%) Flash Gorcombe	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(10) Flash Gorcombe 13/2, Back-to-back winner last spring and looked better than ever when routing the opposition at Wincanton (20.2f, soft) recently. 8 lb rise is tolerable on the face of it but couldn't be sure that the result would've been the same had Moytier not exited when travelling well 4 out. Early chase wins at 2m; wide-margin 2m4f winner latest; up 8lb; could step forward again.
4	9 4th (9) (12/1 -167%) Moytier	12 12/1(-167%)	(9) Moytier 12/1, Yet to get his head in front but was going great guns when departing at the fourth-last at Wincanton (20.2f, soft) earlier this month. Should make a bold bid off the same mark here, provided that his confidence hasn't been dented by that heavy fall. Useful chance on pick of 2m4f chase form but took a heavy fall 19 days ago.
5th	14 5th (14) (11/1 -57%) Time To Bite	11 11/1(-57%)	(14) Time To Bite 11/1, Finally opened his account when landing a C&D handicap chase on penultimate start, proving 8½ lengths too strong for the re-opposing Flash Gorcombe. Arguably went off too hard when third to Bolsover Bill back here on New Year's Day and he's one to consider. First win when making all over C&D last month; finished tired behind Bolsover Bill since.
6th	4 6th (4) (18/1 -80%) Icaque De L'isle	18 18/1(-80%)	(4) Icaque De L'isle 18/1, Fairly useful chase winner in France and has performed to a similar level for his current yard, making the frame in handicaps at Fakenham and Plumpton since returning to action in November. Trip/ground fine and this 6-y-o is not without each-way hope. Vulnerable in handicap chases for this yard and looks to have his share of weight.
7th	16 7th (16) (8/1 +33%) Valirann Gold	8 8/1(+33%)	(16) Valirann Gold 8/1, Opened his account in a Chepstow handicap off this mark last January and best effort since when runner-up at Fontwell on Boxing Day. Wasn't disgraced from 13 lb out of the weights there last week and, just 3 lb 'wrong' this time, he is not discounted. In fair form at present but this test looks the outer limit of stamina range; 3lb wrong.
8th	5 8th (5) (9/1 +36%) Lazy Sunday	9 9/1(+36%)	(5) Lazy Sunday 9/1, Completed a hat-trick in handicap chases early last year and essentially held form well since, again finding only one too good at Chepstow (23.6f, soft) in November. Easy enough to forgive her for a rare blip last time and she appeals as the type to quickly bounce back. This race last year was the first of a hat-trick; pulled up latest; might revive back here.
9th	2 9th (2) (16/1 -129%) Limetree Boy	16 16/1(-129%)	(2) Limetree Boy 16/1, Winning hurdler and showed aptitude for chasing when third in handicap at Worcester on return in October 2022. Wasn't able to build on that effort when fifth at Chepstow 5 months later, and predictably shaped as if needing the run after another 11 months off at Leicester 3 weeks ago. Promising 3rd on 2m4f chase debut in late 2022; already 4lb lower after 2 defeats since.
10th	1 10th (1) (14/1 -40%) Western General	14 14/1(-40%)	(1) Western General 14/1, Made the frame first 3 starts over hurdles last term prior to landing the odds in an 18.5f Newton Abbot maiden. He hasn't shown much in a couple of runs so far this time round, though, including on chase debut (pulled up) over C&D on New Year's Day. Winner of 2m maiden hurdle; pulled up over C&D on chase debut; this is less competitive.
11th	12 11th (12) (18/1 -50%) Lightonthewing	18 18/1(-50%)	(12) Lightonthewing 18/1, Doubled his tally over fences with a likeable front-running display at Fontwell last February. Disappointed there the following month, though, and he also failed to land a blow on return over C&D in the race won by Bolsover Bill. Won 2-4 chase completions; well adrift back from layoff latest but could come on plenty.
12th	11 12th (11) (100/1 -52%) Saintemilion	100 100/1(-52%)	(11) Saintemilion 100/1, One-time fairly useful chaser for Paul Nicholls but has shown little for current yard. C&D winner in 2019; not in much form since returning from two years off last March.
15	15 \|PU\| (15) (8/1 +60%) Belgarum	8 8/1(+60%)	(15) Belgarum 8/1, On a good mark judged on peak form over hurdles but he again struggled in this sphere when a distant third in the C&D contest won by Time To Bite last month. Not yet competitive in handicap chases and well held over C&D latest.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (125/1 -213%) Forrard Away	125 125/1(-213%)	(7) Forrard Away 125/1, Three-time winner in Ireland but hasn't shown much in a handful of appearances for new yard. Won two hurdles and a chase in Ireland but low key over hurdles and fences in Britain.

LTO Selection:

Flash Gorcombe impressed with a wide-margin romp at Wincanton and another bold bid is expected after that convincing success. However, he was no match for Time To Bite (third) on his penultimate start and that rival was, in turn, 12 lengths adrift of BOLSOVER BILL when they met over this C&D on New Year's Day. The Harry Derham-trained gelding is the logical choice running off just 6lb higher now.

Following a breathing operation and with cheekpieces refitted, MOYTIER was very much in pole position when exiting four out at Wincanton recently, a race won by the re-opposing Flash Gorcombe. Syd Hosie's charge is now 8 lb better off with that rival and makes plenty of appeal. Valirann Gold put in a good shift at Chepstow last time, all things considered, and he is just about second choice ahead of Bolsover Bill and Time To Bite, who were first and third respectively over C&D on New Year's Day.

Bolsover Bill can go well again but FLASH GORCOMBE was suited by 2m4f on good to soft at Wincanton and is preferred.

16:15 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:25 Leicester Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (13/2 +46%) One Eye On Vegas	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(3) One Eye On Vegas 13/2, Third on bumper debut in March 2021 but hasn't built on that over hurdles since, for all that his latest fifth of 12 on handicap debut here (15.5f, heavy) was a decent effort. More needed now that he moves back up in trip with first-time cheekpieces added. Best effort on handicap debut when fifth here three weeks ago; cheekpieces on; considered.
2	7 2nd (7) (9/4 +36%) Lady Balko	2.25 9/4(+36%)	(7) Lady Balko 9/4, Failed to trouble the judge in a trio of novice hurdles but this former point winner showed more spark when fourth of 12 on her handicap bow here (15.5f, heavy) 3 weeks ago. 1 lb lower now and perhaps this step up in trip will help eke out some improvement. Best run on h'cap debut when fourth here three weeks ago; possibilities upped in trip.
3	6 3rd (6) (9/2 -29%) Passing Kate	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(6) Passing Kate 9/2, Has made a positive start for in-form yard this season, off the mark here (15.5f, heavy) in November and put in a good shift when finding just one too good back up in trip at Ffos Las next time. Solid each-way chance. Scored here before excellent second at Ffos Las; she can go well again.
4	2 4th (2) (7/1 -155%) Jo Lescribaa	7 7/1(-155%)	(2) Jo Lescribaa 7/1, Placed in a couple of bumpers in France and bettered previous hurdles efforts when third in a 6-runner novice here (15.5f, heavy) 3 weeks ago. Appears to have been brought along with handicaps in mind and very much of interest now pitched into one and faced with a stiffer test. Been brought along steadily, third in novice here latest; most interesting now in h'caps.
5th	8 5th (8) (13/2 +19%) Silver Atom	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(8) Silver Atom 13/2, Poor maiden hurdler for Ben Pauling but has won on the Flat for this yard last year and has made the frame in back-to-back 19.7f Hereford handicaps returned to this sphere the last twice. Should have a part to play. Good fourth of 12 in Hereford handicap latest; ought to be in the shake-up off same mark.
6th	10 6th (10) (18/1 -50%) Getaway With You	18 18/1(-50%)	(10) Getaway With You 18/1, Maiden who appears to have taken steps forward the last twice, latterly finishing fifth in a 12-runner Sedgefield (19.8f, heavy) contest from 7 lb out of the handicap. Place possibilities. Remains a maiden but very good Sedgefield fifth latest; much respected.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (10/1 +17%) Mini Yeats	10 10/1(+17%)	(1) Mini Yeats 10/1, Has made the frame on several occasions in maiden, novice and handicap company, and didn't shape badly when fifth in a big-field Wincanton maiden (15.2f, heavy) on first start for 13 months. Not so good in a handicap over the same C&D next time and improvement needed now upped in trip. Not discredited when fourth at Wincanton 25 days ago; he's shortlisted back up in trip.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (14/1 -56%) Bushtucker Park	14 14/1(-56%)	(5) Bushtucker Park 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden who shaped well when third of 10 to Annie Day in a Warwick handicap (19f, heavy) in November (left with too much to do). However, followed that with a poor effort at Bangor and she needs to get back on track. Had been in good form without winning in handicaps until pulled up at Bangor in December.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (14/1 -17%) Well Paid Soldier	14 14/1(-17%)	(9) Well Paid Soldier 14/1, Showed more than previously in first-time cheekpieces when third in 7-runner handicap at Bangor (23f, heavy) last time. Eased 2 lb since and she's not without each-way hope. Cheekpieces on when third at Bangor 60 days ago; no forlorn hope with headgear retained.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (28/1 -12%) Wotastunner	28 28/1(-12%)	(4) Wotastunner 28/1, Completed for the first time from 3 starts in this sphere when fourth of 16 in a first-time visor at Exeter (18.5f, heavy) last month. This stiffer test promises to suit now that he ventures down the handicap route but others look stronger all the same. Visored and first form when fourth in Exeter novice 30 days ago; more needed now h'capping.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (150/1 -275%) La Referi	150 150/1(-275%)	(11) La Referi 150/1, Has achieved very little in half-a-dozen starts over hurdles to date and she's hard to warm to. Has offered little in her six starts over hurdles; she's hard to make a case for.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (150/1 -127%) Kalibrate	150 150/1(-127%)	(12) Kalibrate 150/1, Looks set for another struggle from a long way out of the weights. Yet to show any form of note and pulled up at Hereford on return; easy to look elsewhere.

LTO Selection:

Point-to-point winner LADY BALKO likely found an extended 1m7f on the sharp side when fourth here earlier in the month. The stiffer test of stamina looks sure to suit David Pipe's mare and she could take this contest en route to better things. Passing Kate, who scored at this venue in November, posted a solid second at Ffos Las subsequently. She may give the selection most to think about, ahead of Well Paid Soldier.

The most interesting of these is JO LESCRIBAA, who looks nailed-on to improve now moving up in trip for this handicap debut. Silver Atom should have a part to play on the back of creditable efforts at Hereford on his last two starts and he is second choice ahead of Passing Kate and Well Paid Soldier. Lady Balko is also worthy of mention.

The unexposed 5yo JO LESCRIBAA (nap) appeals as the sort to take a big step forward now going into handicaps and gets a confident vote

16:25 Leicester Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:35 Dundalk Handicap 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	2 1st (2) (10/3 +17%) Hodd's Girl	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(2) Hodd's Girl 10/3, 6-time course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 9/1, respectable third of 9 in handicap at this C&D 42 days ago. Has good chance on form. Yard also saddles Volatile Analyst. Running well in defeat of late; added another placed effort when beaten 2l over C&D latest.
2	6 2nd (6) (14/1 -17%) Brains	14 14/1(-17%)	(6) Brains 14/1, Course winner. Three wins from 13 runs last year. Latest win here in November. Ninth of 14 in handicap (11/1) at this C&D 19 days ago. Something to find on form. Bolted up in claimer in November; lost way of late and needs 1m.
3	7 3rd (7) (9/2 +0%) Little Keilee	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(7) Little Keilee 9/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in December. Creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at this course (8f, 17/2) 12 days ago. Not discounted. Got the better of course specialist over C&D last month and good run over 1m since.
4	5 4th (5) (11/2 -57%) Prisoner's Dilemma	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(5) Prisoner's Dilemma 11/2, 3-time C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable third of 13 in handicap at this course (6f, 11/1) 12 days ago, running on. One to consider. 3-time C&D winner; good run when beaten 1l latest, shaping like he wants a return to 7f.
5th	1 5th (1) (7/1 +42%) Final Voyage	7 7/1(+42%)	(1) Final Voyage 7/1, Ninth of 13 in handicap (16/1) at this course (6f) 47 days ago. Opposable, Beaten 4l on return but will have needed that over insufficient 6f; 6 wins all on AW.
6th	4 6th (4) (12/1 -20%) Rough Diamond	12 12/1(-20%)	(4) Rough Diamond 12/1, Course winner. 16/1, below form eighth of 13 in handicap at this course (6f) 12 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Bit to prove at present. In good form around here last winter but struggled so far this winter and stamina to prove.
7th	3 7th (3) (2/1 +0%) Volatile Analyst	2 2/1(+0%)	(3) Volatile Analyst 2/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Good second of 14 in handicap at this C&D (7/2) 19 days ago. Solid claims. Losing run goes back 2 years but only narrowly denied on 2 of last 3 starts; well treated.

LTO Selection:

VOLATILE ANALYST won six times for Keith Dalgleish over six and seven furlongs gaining a career high mark of 105 and has shaped well on all three outings since switched to this venue by current connections. The selection had Prisoners Dilemma and Brains both well behind when just failing by a head to Free Solo over C&D earlier this month. Final Voyage landed a valuable mile handicap at Lingfield last spring and was having his first outing in over six months when reappearing over an inadequate six furlongs here last time. Hodd's Girl is a six-time winner at this venue and is edging back down in the ratings despite some consistent placed runs while Little Keilee made most to win here just before Christmas.

PRISONER'S DILEMMA has been given a chance by the handicapper and left the impression that his turn could be near when third over 6f here recently. The return to this trip looks a good move and he shades preference ahead of the Adrian McGuinness-trained duo Hodd's Girl and Volatile Analyst.

This can go the way of AW specialist FINAL VOYAGE who ran well over an insufficient 6f last time and he's on a good mark

16:35 Dundalk Handicap 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:45 Exeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 23f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (Evens +86%) Wrappedupinmay	0 Evens(+86%)	(5) Wrappedupinmay Evens, Wide-margin winner of sole point and came home in splendid isolation on course bumper debut last January. Fairly useful form in 3 hurdles this term, finishing a creditable fifth of 9 on his 3m Ascot handicap debut 39 days ago. Big player as an unexposed sort from top yard. Has not yet built on his bumper win, including with an underwhelming handicap debut (2m7f).
2	14 2nd (14) (12/1 +14%) Chloe's Court	12 12/1(+14%)	(14) Chloe's Court 12/1, Back to form when signing off last season on a winning note at Chepstow and followed up on her 21.5f course reappearance in November. Creditable fourth back here (21.5f again) on New Year's Day but the reopposing Longshanks was narrowly ahead in third. Solid sequence lately and this step back up in trip will help; considered each-way.
3	11 3rd (11) (28/1 -250%) Daring Plan	28 28/1(-250%)	(11) Daring Plan 28/1, Maiden Irish pointer. Improved effort over hurdles when 3 lengths second of 16 in 18.5f course maiden hurdle on New Year's Day. Unexposed now handicapping over a much longer trip. 50-1 second in maiden hurdle here (2m2f, heavy); radical change in trip for handicap debut.
4	7 4th (7) (25/1 -79%) Exmoor Forest	25 25/1(-79%)	(7) Exmoor Forest 25/1, Seen to good effect from the front when landing 25f Warwick maiden hurdle in May. Pulled up in 2 handicaps since, though, and needs a recent breathing operation to help him get back on track. 3m1f maiden win last May; pulled up in handicaps both starts since; has had wind surgery.
5th	9 5th (9) (11/1 +8%) Halifax	11 11/1(+8%)	(9) Halifax 11/1, Bagged third success for current yard at Bangor (23f) in September and ran creditably when making the frame on his next 2 starts. Not at best when well-held fifth at Ascot on his return from a short break before Christmas but he's not the type to stay down for long. Consistent sort who won three times last year and had possible excuses on latest start.
6th	2 6th (2) (6/1 -9%) Hercules Morse	6 6/1(-9%)	(2) Hercules Morse 6/1, Blue Bresil gelding who struck at the third time of asking over hurdles in Ffos Las maiden (2½m, soft) a year ago. Absent since but retains potential and it'll be very interesting to see what the betting makes of him on his return to action. Promising Ffos Las maiden winner (2m4f, good to soft) last January but absent since.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (9/1 -13%) Raddon Top	9 9/1(-13%)	(12) Raddon Top 9/1, Won this race in 2022 and posted another good run over C&D when second on his reappearance in November. Well-held fourth over fences at Wincanton since but record here makes him a dangerous one to dismiss. The return here (after Wincanton chase last time) means he is not totally dismissed.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (10/1 +17%) Ree Okka	10 10/1(+17%)	(1) Ree Okka 10/1, Landed 2 novice hurdles at up to 24.5f in 2021/22 and shaped up well without success over fences last season. Failed to come on from his recent run when pulled up at Doncaster last time and it remains to be seen whether a return to hurdling sparks a revival. Switches back from chasing on a tempting mark but needs to get career back on track.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (40/1 -186%) Del La Mar Rocket	40 40/1(-186%)	(10) Del La Mar Rocket 40/1, Landed a Ffos Las maiden hurdle in February 2022 but has been held back by his jumping since, including in 2 chases in November. Remains to be seen whether a return to hurdling helps. Nothing to cheer in his three runs last season or in his two (over fences) this term.
15	15 \|PU\| (15) (125/1 -89%) Wearapinkribbon	125 125/1(-89%)	(15) Wearapinkribbon 125/1, On a lengthy losing run and has plenty on his plate from 14 lb out of the handicap here. 14lb out of the handicap for this first run for four months.
13	13 \|RO\| (13) (7/1 +50%) Longshanks	7 7/1(+50%)	(13) Longshanks 7/1, Last season was a write-off but he scored twice in points in November and made a positive start for the Kayley Woollacott yard when third of 8 in a 21.5f course handicap on New Year's Day. Claims if he can build on that. Partial revival under rules when third off a career-low mark here (2m5f, heavy) latest.

LTO Selection:

OAK CREEK and Ben Sutton teamed up to good effect to break through at Wincanton and another big run is expected from the lightly-raced gelding now he goes handicapping. Commanche Red enjoyed some success during a spell in point-to-points and is another to consider on his return to this sphere. Daring Plan and Chloe's Court are a couple with course experience who also enter calculations.

A competitive handicap. Although WRAPPEDUPINMAY was only fifth on his Ascot handicap debut he wasn't beaten far and the form has already been boosted so he could prove the answer for the Paul Nicholls team. Oak Creek and Hercules Morse are other unexposed types who could have a say, with the market potentially informative regarding the latter given he hasn't been seen since a maiden win a year ago. Raddon Top's good C&D record also affords him respect.

Hercules Morse needs a check. Fellow handicap newcomers OAK CREEK (nap) and Daring Plan advanced their claims recently.

16:45 Exeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 11f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (11/8 +59%) Charlie's Choice	1.375 11/8(+59%)	(5) Charlie's Choice 11/8, Career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 3/1) 24 days ago, getting good split up the inner and staying on to lead last ½f. Respected up 4 lb back up in trip. Well backed when winning a Class 6 at Wolverhampton this month; one to consider.
2	6 2nd (6) (14/1 -17%) Sea Of Charm	14 14/1(-17%)	(6) Sea Of Charm 14/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in December. Bit below form sixth of 12 in handicap (25/1) back at that venue (12.2f) 36 days ago, not ideally placed. Not at best on Boxing Day but pick of her AW efforts since September gives her a squeak.
3	7 3rd (7) (5/2 +17%) Luna Effect	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(7) Luna Effect 5/2, 4/6, creditable second of 5 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 14 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Cheekpieces on 1st time and he's expected to be in the shake up. 0-10 & expensive to follow but he's been knocking on the door off this mark; new headgear.
3	9 3rd (9) (28/1 -40%) Grigio	28 28/1(-40%)	(9) Grigio 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 25/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 48 days ago, weakening final 1f. Others preferred. No progress in two handicaps this winter; longer trip needs to spark something extra.
5th	1 5th (1) (16/1 -33%) Moonlit Cloud	16 16/1(-33%)	(1) Moonlit Cloud 16/1, Back-to-back winner of turf handicaps last spring prior to good runners-up efforts next 2 starts (at 10f). Absent since finishing fifth of 7 in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f) in August and this run could well be needed. Two turf wins last May; returns from a break but has shown promise over C&D.
6th	12 6th (12) (8/1 +33%) Mr Boson	8 8/1(+33%)	(12) Mr Boson 8/1, 13/2, last of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 19 days ago, weakening from 2f out. That was his first start for 8 months but he's not the easiest to weigh up. Ran well over 1m on h'cap debut here last May; sharper for recent return; new trip today.
7th	3 7th (3) (25/1 -108%) Lookingdandy	25 25/1(-108%)	(3) Lookingdandy 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Tenth of 12 on handicap debut in this sphere at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 150/1) 18 days ago, racing in midfield and never landing a blow. Assessor quick to relinquish his grip and betting may prove a useful guide. Not obviously well treated but Rossa Ryan booked and better could be on the cards.
8th	13 8th (13) (100/1 -100%) Logistical	100 100/1(-100%)	(13) Logistical 100/1, 100/1, first run since leaving Tom Lacey when ninth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (13f, AW) 17 days ago, losing place under 3f out. Visor goes back on now. 100-1 and never featured on recent stable debut; too much to prove for now.
9th	11 9th (11) (9/1 +10%) Star Of Sussex	9 9/1(+10%)	(11) Star Of Sussex 9/1, 11/1, respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 16 days ago, plenty to do under 2f out and late headway. Others more persuasive. No significant impact in handicaps but latest run did hint that better could be on the way.
10th	10 10th (10) (20/1 -233%) Gonnetot	20 20/1(-233%)	(10) Gonnetot 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden who improved on previous efforts when second of 6 on handicap debut at Newcastle (10.2f) in May, ridden 2f out and keeping on late. Longer trip promises to suit back from 8 months off and he's far less exposed than most. Promising handicap debut (1m2f) when last seen in May; still has time to do better.
11th	2 11th (2) (50/1 -317%) Let Her Loose	50 50/1(-317%)	(2) Let Her Loose 50/1, Four wins from 10 runs last year. Ninth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW, 100/1) 11 days ago, shaken up over 3f out and making no impression. Mark has eased further and she's down in class here. Three heavy defeats this month but drops in class & Hollie Doyle takes over; check market.
12th	8 12th (8) (66/1 -230%) Sir Laurence Graff	66 66/1(-230%)	(8) Sir Laurence Graff 66/1, 40/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 29 days ago, no response having been headed over 2f out. Struggling for current stable but tumbling down weights & needs a market check.

LTO Selection:

Uzincso finished third over a mile here last week and he is feared off the same mark, though he doesn't look to be crying out for this step up in trip. With that in mind, preference is for CHARLIE'S CHOICE, who notched his first career victory earlier this month over an extended 1m1f, keeping on all the way to the line, and a 4lb rise may not be enough to anchor him upped in trip. Luna Effect has finished second on his last two starts and his hopes of going one better rest on the application of cheekpieces helping him to find some improvement.

LUNA EFFECT was unable to get past a determined rival in a steadily-run affair at Newcastle recently but he remains one to be interested in from this sort of mark and first-time cheekpieces could well put an extra edge on him here. Wolverhampton scorer Charlie's Choice and the returning Gonnetot are others to consider, whilst Uzincso is another to keep an eye from his sliding mark.

A trappy race in which the unexposed GONNETOT may be able to make a winning return from a break. Charlie's Choice is next best.

17:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:10 Dundalk Handicap 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	4 1st (4) (16/1 -129%) Mount Ruapehu	16 16/1(-129%)	(4) Mount Ruapehu 16/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 16 in handicap (66/1) at the Curragh (5f, soft). Off 130 days. First run for yard after leaving John F. Grogan. Given a chance by handicapper and worth a market check. Weak form last season apart from Cork second over 5f in June, interesting for new stable.
2	6 2nd (6) (3/1 +0%) Irish Rumour	3 3/1(+0%)	(6) Irish Rumour 3/1, Creditable ¾-length second of 14 to Havana Notion in handicap (9/4) at this C&D 15 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Second here on last two starts, beaten favourite both times, tongue-tie may aid her cause.
3	2 3rd (2) (20/1 -82%) Livingston Range	20 20/1(-82%)	(2) Livingston Range 20/1, C&D winner. 12/1, twelfth of 13 in handicap at this C&D 12 days ago. Struggling for form at present. C&D winner in 2022, also won over this trip at Naas last July, in rear here 12 days ago.
4	7 4th (7) (4/1 -20%) Havana Notion	4 4/1(-20%)	(7) Havana Notion 4/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in January. Respectable fifth of 14 in handicap (10/3) at this course (5f) 5 days ago. Worthy of consideration. Fifth over 5f here last Friday, previously beat Irish Rumour over C&D to open AW account.
5th	3 5th (3) (14/1 +30%) Distillate	14 14/1(+30%)	(3) Distillate 14/1, Course winner. Three wins from 22 runs last year. Tenth of 13 in handicap at this C&D (16/1) 12 days ago. Others make more appeal. Two fair runs here during December, well below his best over C&D 12 days ago.
6th	10 6th (10) (40/1 -60%) American In Paris	40 40/1(-60%)	(10) American In Paris 40/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Cork in July. Tenth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (50/1) 15 days ago. Blinkers back on. Needs to bounce back. C&D winner last April, later won at Cork, should be sharper as a result of a recent run.
7th	5 7th (5) (22/1 +33%) Coolcalmncollected	22 22/1(+33%)	(5) Coolcalmncollected 22/1, C&D winner. Eleventh of 13 in handicap at this C&D (50/1) 12 days ago. Plenty to prove at present. Landed two C&D handicaps in succession at the end of 2022 but seems to have lost his way.
8th	9 8th (9) (6/1 -9%) Theriverrunsdeep	6 6/1(-9%)	(9) Theriverrunsdeep 6/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in December. Good 1½ lengths fourth of 14 to Havana Notion in handicap at this C&D (5/1) 15 days ago. Merits respect. Showing consistent form over C&D, closely matched with Havana Notion and Irish Rumour.
9th	8 9th (8) (11/1 -57%) Wooden Head	11 11/1(-57%)	(8) Wooden Head 11/1, Below form sixth of 10 in claimer (8/1) at this C&D 84 days ago. Could get back on track after a short break. Good first run at this venue last autumn, did not quite match that effort in a claimer.
10th	1 10th (1) (5/2 +50%) Jered Maddox	2.5 5/2(+50%)	(1) Jered Maddox 5/2, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win at Laytown in September. Creditable fourth of 13 in handicap at this C&D (14/1) 47 days ago, never nearer. Likely to be on the premises. A bit high in the ratings since Laytown win last autumn, still capable of holding his own.

LTO Selection:

JERED MADDOX won twice over this C&D last winter and gained a seventh career win on the beach at Laytown in September. The David Marnane-trained gelding didn't enjoy the clearest of runs subsequently when a strong finishing fourth here behind Little Queenie, and now takes a drop in class after again putting in his best work at the finish over six when beaten just over a length behind Daamberdiplomat. Havana Notion and Irish Rumour, who is fitted with a tongue tie for the first time, filled the first two places over C&D earlier this month with Theriverrunsdeep less than a length back in fourth and there shouldn't be much to choose between the trio again. Distillate has a chance if reproducing her second to Inishmot Prince here last month.

IRISH RUMOUR is going the right way and shaped well again when runner-up to Havana Notion over C&D last time. With a tongue tie on for the first time, she's taken to reverse the form with her old rival in a race that the pair may dominate. Jered Maddox is also considered.

A few of these clashed 15 days ago in what looks like a key race. Runner-up IRISH RUMOUR may now take the measure of Havana Notion

17:10 Dundalk Handicap 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (16/5 -7%) Lady Of Arabia	3.2 16/5(-7%)	(5) Lady Of Arabia 16/5, Largely progressive filly who is building up a good record at this venue, career-best display when landing 12-runner C&D handicap in September. Possible she may yet have more to offer back from a break. Two C&D wins to her name; absent since September but she's likely to go well.
2	3 2nd (3) (10/1 -25%) Gavi Di Gavi	10 10/1(-25%)	(3) Gavi Di Gavi 10/1, Course winner. 14/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 32 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Comes here back on last winning AW mark and a good pace to aim at would aid his cause. On a winning mark and conditions won't faze him; likely to make a bold bid.
3	1 3rd (1) (13/8 -62%) Al Marmar	1.625 13/8(-62%)	(1) Al Marmar 13/8, Improved on recent efforts to win 12-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 12/1) 10 days ago, displaying an impressive turn of foot. Big shout under a penalty. Easy Chelmsford win back up to 1m ten days ago; well in under penalty; obvious chance.
4	2 4th (2) (9/2 +31%) True Statesman	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(2) True Statesman 9/2, Temperamental sort. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable 4 lengths fourth of 12 to Al Marmar in handicap (11/1) at Chelmsford City (8f) 10 days ago. On a fair mark if building on that. Over 4l behind Al Marmar at Chelmsford ten days ago; others appeal more.
5th	4 5th (4) (8/1 +50%) Beltane	8 8/1(+50%)	(4) Beltane 8/1, 33/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 24 days ago, racing off the pace and plugging on. Return to 1m rates a likely plus here. On a handy mark on last summer's best; slowly away both runs this winter; check betting.
6th	6 6th (6) (40/1 -82%) Three Yorkshiremen	40 40/1(-82%)	(6) Three Yorkshiremen 40/1, Winner at Nottingham in August. Last of 6 in handicap (80/1) at Chelmsford City (10f) 48 days ago, losing place over 2f out and dropping away. Others preferred now dropped back in trip. Heavy-ground winner for R Fahey; well-beaten 80-1 shot on last month's AW debut.
7th	7 7th (7) (10/1 +0%) Emorcee	10 10/1(+0%)	(7) Emorcee 10/1, Fair maiden who ran respectably when second of 8 in claiming maiden at Dundalk (6f) in September, caught near line. Steps back up in trip now starting out for new yard and capable of making the frame again. 0-11 when trained in Ireland but effective both at 1m & on AW; tough task on stable debut.

LTO Selection:

AL MARMAR fairly bolted up on his first try at a mile for this stable earlier this month and, with a 5lb penalty to shoulder, he rates the one to side with. Other last-time-out winner Lady Of Arabia may prove to be the biggest danger to the selection nudged up just 4lb for that C&D success, while Emorcee, previously with the David Marnane stable in Ireland, has solid claims to hit the frame on his debut for a new yard.

AL MARMAR showed an impressive turn of foot when capitalising on his much-reduced mark over this trip at Chelmsford 10 days ago and this looks a decent opportunity to quickly follow up with his shrewd yard remaining in good form. Lady of Arabia rates next best ahead of True Statesman.

The return to 1m saw AL MARMAR run out an easy winner at Chelmsford ten days ago and he can make light of his 5lb penalty.

17:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Kempton Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (10/1 -11%) Metaverse	10 10/1(-11%)	(5) Metaverse 10/1, Twice-raced maiden. Off 8 months, sixth of 12 in maiden at this course (6f, 20/1) 14 days ago, nearest finish. Handicaps could see him in a better light. Has shown ability in both runs but handicaps may be his ideal scene.
2	1 2nd (1) (10/11 +0%) King's Vanity	0.909091 10/11(+0%)	(1) King's Vanity 10/11, From a good family and still rough around the edges as he won 6-runner event at Lingfield (7f, AW, 10/11) 17 days ago by length from Alexandretta, bit in hand. More to come again. Posted a solid effort at Newcastle then beat Alexandretta by 1l at Lingfield; respected.
3	7 3rd (7) (9/2 +0%) Alexandretta	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(7) Alexandretta 9/2, Fair filly. Off 5 months, blinkered for 1st time, creditable length second of 6 to King's Vanity at Lingfield (7f, AW, evens) 17 days ago, clear of rest. Solid place claims again. Frustrating sort but ties in closely with King's Vanity on latest effort; not written off.
4	2 4th (2) (11/2 +31%) Thats Dandy Harry	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(2) Thats Dandy Harry 11/2, €75,000 foal, 55,000 gns yearling, Dandy Man colt. Closely related to 2-y-o 5f winner Just Past Andover and half-brother to several winners. 7/1, won 10-runner event at Wolverhampton (7.2f) on debut 32 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Should improve. The form of his Wolverhampton win is nothing special but he looks open to progress.
5th	6 5th (6) (20/1 -167%) Sugar Hill	20 20/1(-167%)	(6) Sugar Hill 20/1, Unreliable individual. 8/11, last of 7 at Chelmsford City (7f) when last seen in May, looking hard work throughout (walked to post again but sweated up, reluctant to start, came wide). First run for yard after leaving Charles Hills. Hood on 1st time, tongue strap on 1st time. Risky. Looked far from straightforward on final start for Charles Hills; comes with risk.
6th	3 6th (3) (20/1 -122%) Elusive Empire	20 20/1(-122%)	(3) Elusive Empire 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, ninth of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (8f, good to firm) 165 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Might want further but has races in him if he's trained on. Best form when runner-up in his only two attempts over 7f; possibilities.
7th	4 7th (4) (9/1 +44%) King's Conquest	9 9/1(+44%)	(4) King's Conquest 9/1, Kingman gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including useful 6.5f-1m winner Fond Words and 7f winner A Legacy of Love. Dam smart winner up to 1¼m (2-y-o 7.6f winner). Plenty of appeal on paper (bred/had been with Rabbah Bloodstock). One to note on belated debut. Kingman half-brother to four winners; yard not associated with debut scorers.

LTO Selection:

KING'S VANITY beat Alexandretta by a length when the pair met over 7f at Lingfield earlier this month and Andrew Balding's charge had more in hand than the winning margin suggested that day, so he is expected to confirm that superiority en route to victory. The George Boughey-trained Sugar Hill unseated at the start and was withdrawn from that race at Lingfield, but he looks sure to benefit from the application of a hood and he may make the podium.

The two winners are promising and KING'S VANITY is taken to follow-up his Lingfield success. The form of That's Dandy Harry's victory at Wolverhampton on debut hasn't amounted to much but he can improve also. Alexandretta chased home the selection at Lingfield on her return and should find a race.

Despite the worse terms KING'S VANITY could well improve further and confirm Lingfield placings with Alexandretta.

18:00 Kempton Stakes (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 2) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (2/1 +6%) Brewing	2 2/1(+6%)	(3) Brewing 2/1, Raced only on AW, winning 4 of his first 5 starts. Bit below par when sixth of 13 at Newcastle on New Year's Day but given another chance to show he's still on a favourable mark. Won 4 of his 6 starts; not at best last time but returns to 7f and he's not fully exposed.
2	6 2nd (6) (9/1 +25%) Silver Samurai	9 9/1(+25%)	(6) Silver Samurai 9/1, Latest win at Newmarket in August. 20/1, below form tenth of 16 in handicap at Ascot (6f, good) when last seen in October. Hasn't been seen too often on AW in recent times but he is fully effective on it. Talented if hard to win with; yet to run a poor race here; likely to go well.
3	2 3rd (2) (11/4 +21%) Aratus	2.75 11/4(+21%)	(2) Aratus 11/4, C&D winner. Creditable second of 8 in handicap (5/2) at this course (1m) 25 days ago. Unlikely to be far away if in similar form. Two good efforts at this track since returning from a year off; leading claims back at 7f.
4	5 4th (5) (6/1 -100%) Baldomero	6 6/1(-100%)	(5) Baldomero 6/1, Course winner. Twenty four runs since last win in 2022 but he can't be knocked for consistency, finishing placed yet again when second of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6f) 32 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Should be thereabouts again. Hard to win with but he's been banging at the door this winter; should run well again.
5th	8 5th (8) (33/1 -65%) Dubai Station	33 33/1(-65%)	(8) Dubai Station 33/1, 25/1 and visored first time, bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford (6f) 10 days ago, missing break. Cheekpieces back on. Others arrive with more pressing claims. Has to prove 7f is suitable but he's blessed with a lot of ability and is lowly rated now.
6th	7 6th (7) (13/2 +41%) Zaman Jemil	6.5 13/2(+41%)	(7) Zaman Jemil 13/2, 7/2, only a respectable fifth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (7f) 56 days ago but he's well capable off this mark if at his best. Two 6f wins to his name; stamina for 7f not yet conclusively proven; others appeal more.
7th	1 7th (1) (16/1 -113%) Lord Of The Lodge	16 16/1(-113%)	(1) Lord Of The Lodge 16/1, Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 9/1, below par when tenth of 13 in handicap at Southwell (7f) 22 days ago. Good third on Boxing Day but less good last time; other front-runners on show.
8th	4 8th (4) (12/1 -20%) Lord Bertie	12 12/1(-20%)	(4) Lord Bertie 12/1, Latest win at Thirsk in August. 10/1, last of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (1m) 30 days ago, folding tamely. Handicap career yet to get off the ground; too much to prove back at 7f.

LTO Selection:

The vote goes to ARATUS, who was narrowly denied over the mile here on his latest outing 25 days ago. Clive Cox's gelding is just 1lb higher in the ratings this evening, so a similar performance might suffice. Brewing failed to make an impact over 6f last time but the son of Showcasing ought to appreciate the return to further. Baldomero continues to run well in defeat and he's unlikely to be far away.

BREWING's latest 6f defeat shouldn't be taken to suggest the handicapper's got him and he can take his 7f record to 3-3. Baldomero has found winning difficult in recent years but has been placed on 8 of his last 9 starts and can chase the selection home ahead of recent 1m course runner-up Aratus.

Aratus and Dubai Station are high on the list but this could be the day SILVER SAMURAI gains his first AW success.

18:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 2) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 12f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (4/1 +56%) Mostly Sunny	4 4/1(+56%)	(6) Mostly Sunny 4/1, Made the frame 4 times last year, but produced a laboured effort when seventh of 9 in handicap (8/1) at Southwell (16.5f) 47 days ago. Drops back in trip with blinkers reapplied. Raced mainly at further but shapes as if this drop back in trip is worth a shot.
2	2 2nd (2) (7/4 +36%) Ensured	1.75 7/4(+36%)	(2) Ensured 7/4, After a spell in Hong Kong with D. J. Hall, rejoined his former trainer and back on track following 8 months off when third of 10 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 6/1) 26 days ago. Respected on his polytrack debut. Encouraging effort at Southwell on first start since rejoining this yard; possibilities.
3	4 3rd (4) (28/1 -75%) Glenister	28 28/1(-75%)	(4) Glenister 28/1, Four wins last year when trained by Sir Mark Prescott Bt. Creditable third at this C&D on stable debut, but tailed-off last of 12 in handicap here (16/1, 2m) 25 days ago. Needs to leave latest effort behind back down in trip. Placed over C&D on debut for new yard; well held over 2m since.
4	5 4th (5) (7/1 -17%) Suffrajet	7 7/1(-17%)	(5) Suffrajet 7/1, At least as good as ever when successful here (11f) in December, but not in the same form when fifth of 12 in handicap (9/2) at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 36 days ago. No surprise to see her bounce back returned to this venue. Won at this course last month; better than bare result on Boxing Day; respected.
5th	1 5th (1) (11/4 -10%) Andaleep	2.75 11/4(-10%)	(1) Andaleep 11/4, Back to form when winning 9-runner handicap (7/1) at Southwell (11.1f) 8 days ago, comfortably. Carries penalty but he remains well treated on last season's best form, so he looks to hold leading claims. Finally broke his AW duck last week; big player provided he remains in same form.
6th	9 6th (9) (25/1 -150%) Kissininthebackrow	25 25/1(-150%)	(9) Kissininthebackrow 25/1, After 23 months off, proved that she retains ability on first run since leaving Brian Meehan when fourth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (13f, AW, 40/1) 17 days ago. Task is now to build on that effort back down in trip. Reappearance effort took her AW form figures to 22134; solid claims.
7th	3 7th (3) (11/1 -69%) Lexington Knight	11 11/1(-69%)	(3) Lexington Knight 11/1, Successful at Wolverhampton in September but hasn't been able to match that level since, sixth of 12 in handicap (40/1) at Wolverhampton (14f) 12 days ago. Others more persuasive at present. Four-time Tapeta winner who drops back to his optimum distance.
8th	8 8th (8) (66/1 -200%) Kintaro	66 66/1(-200%)	(8) Kintaro 66/1, In first-time tongue strap, looked rusty on first outing since leaving Richard Fahey (had a wind op) when seventh of 10 in handicap (50/1) at Lingfield (12f, AW) 11 days ago. Has work to do. Switch to AW had no effect on debut for new stable; best watched.
9th	7 9th (7) (20/1 -150%) Golden Delite	20 20/1(-150%)	(7) Golden Delite 20/1, In first-time tongue strap, didn't look straightforward when fifth of 8 in handicap (11/2) at Newcastle (12.4f) when last seen in September. Remains early days, but needs to get back on the up with cheekpieces reached for. May improve for the addition of cheekpieces; interesting on return from break.

LTO Selection:

ANDALEEP recorded a first all-weather success when landing an amateur riders' event at Southwell eight days ago. Daniel & Claire Kubler's charge must shoulder a 4lb penalty today but that might not be enough to prevent him from repeating the dose. Ensured made a promising reappearance earlier this month, finishing third, and any improvement would bring him firmly into the reckoning, while Golden Delite is most appealing of the remainder.

ANDALEEP returned to winning ways with a ready success at Southwell 8 days ago and a penalty might not be enough to prevent him from following up. He can see off the challenge of Ensured, who got back on track following a spell in Hong Kong when third at Southwell earlier this month, while course-winner Suffrajet also merits consideration.

Dropped in grade on this second start back in the British scene, ENSURED may well be the answer. Suffrajet is second choice.

19:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 12f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (9/2 +25%) Ocean Heights	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(2) Ocean Heights 9/2, Improved to get off the mark over C&D in December. Creditable third of 12 in handicap at this course (11f, 4/1) 28 days ago. Merits consideration. Solid record in Flat handicaps; ties in with God Of Thunder on latest effort.
2	9 2nd (9) (10/1 -82%) Polar Princess	10 10/1(-82%)	(9) Polar Princess 10/1, Good second of 10 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f, 3/1) 8 days ago, clear of rest. Has to be taken seriously from unchanged mark. In-form maiden; clear second at Southwell last week; fighting chance off same mark.
3	7 3rd (7) (3/1 +40%) Orange N Blue	3 3/1(+40%)	(7) Orange N Blue 3/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/4, very good ½-length third of 10 to Raintown in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW) 11 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. On the upgrade recently. Close third to Raintown at Lingfield; gives the impression he'll be suited by headgear.
4	4 4th (4) (15/2 -50%) Running The Game	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(4) Running The Game 15/2, Fair form in trio of maidens on Flat in France and shaped better than bare result in pair of juvenile hurdles for present yard this winter. Off mark in 8-runner minor event at this course (11f) on UK flat debut 21 days ago. Interesting handicap debutant. Opened his account in novice event here three weeks ago; may build on that win; respected.
5th	3 5th (3) (4/1 +20%) God Of Thunder	4 4/1(+20%)	(3) God Of Thunder 4/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in November. 11/1, good second of 12 in handicap at this course (11f) 28 days ago. Likely to give another good account. Close second here this month; largely consistent and should go well again.
6th	6 6th (6) (25/1 -127%) Sax Appeal	25 25/1(-127%)	(6) Sax Appeal 25/1, Lightly-raced winner. One win from 3 runs last year. 13/2, shaped as if needing the run after 10-month absence when 13¼ lengths eighth of 13 to Ocean Heights in handicap at this C&D 42 days ago. Mark still looks on the high side. Seemed to need the run here (back from layoff) last month; still unexposed.
7th	5 7th (5) (11/1 -38%) Johnny Boom	11 11/1(-38%)	(5) Johnny Boom 11/1, Seven wins from 26 Flat runs. Three wins from 9 runs last year, including on most recent Flat outing at Wolverhampton in April. Respectable fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (16.5f, good to soft, 5/2) 48 days ago, running on. Frame claims. Has gained all AW wins at Wolverhampton; not the percentage call.
8th	1 8th (1) (22/1 -144%) Party Island	22 22/1(-144%)	(1) Party Island 22/1, Course winner. Bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap (9/1) at Goodwood (11.2f, good to firm). Has a better record on all-weather but looks best watched after 148 days off. Has never defied a mark this high or scored when fresh; vulnerable.
9th	8 9th (8) (6/1 -9%) Raintown	6 6/1(-9%)	(8) Raintown 6/1, Career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW, 6/1) 11 days ago, suited by strong gallop to edge ahead line. Bit more needed from 3 lb higher mark. Got up on the line at Lingfield most recently; remains competitively treated.

LTO Selection:

A fairly open event, in which marginal preference is for ORANGE N BLUE. Jane Chapple-Hyam's charge (third) was defeated by Raintown (winner) at Lingfield 11 days ago, but he's 2lb better off with that rival tonight and the addition of first-time cheekpieces could give him the boost he needs. God Of Thunder merits respect having hit the woodwork over 1m3f here last time, while others to note include Running The Game and Ocean Heights.

Several hold sound claims in this competitive handicap, with bottom-weight POLAR PRINCESS making most appeal. Philip Kirby's filly has shaped well to make the placings on each of her last 3 outings and looked better than ever when a clear second at Southwell last week, so is fancied to go one better this time. Ocean Heights scored over C&D last month and followed that with another good effort here, so he's also considered alongside Orange N Blue and God of Thunder.

The vote goes to unexposed RUNNING THE GAME, who took well to this surface three weeks ago. Second choice is Orange N Blue.

19:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (7/4 -27%) Amiwithani	1.75 7/4(-27%)	(3) Amiwithani 7/4, Promising type. 11/10, career best when winning 3-runner handicap at this C&D 9 days ago, well on top finish. This unexposed filly is a big player under a penalty. Won going away in C&D contest (handicap debut) nine days ago; should have more to offer.
2	7 2nd (7) (2/1 +40%) Something To Do	2 2/1(+40%)	(7) Something To Do 2/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Off 4 months/gelded and cheekpieces on for 1st time, much improved when second of 6 in handicap (5/1) at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 2 days ago. Obvious chance if turned out again quickly here. Improved effort (clear second) at Wolverhampton on Monday when making handicap debut.
3	1 3rd (1) (13/2 -8%) It's Not Risky	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(1) It's Not Risky 13/2, 6/4, career best when winning 5-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 16 days ago, kept up to work. Up in trip and while he merits respect in this hat-trick bid, further progress is needed. 2-2 this year, scoring in bunched finish at Wolverhampton latest; may improve further.
4	2 4th (2) (9/2 +18%) Livinthelife	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(2) Livinthelife 9/2, Lightly-raced winner. Career best when winning 6-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 5/2) 19 days ago. Up in trip and should make her presence felt. Off the mark at Wolverhampton this month on handicap debut; open to further progress.
5th	6 5th (6) (22/1 -57%) Manos Arriba	22 22/1(-57%)	(6) Manos Arriba 22/1, Creditable 4½ lengths third of 6 to Livinthelife in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 11/1) 19 days ago. Up in trip and he shouldn't be too far away. Has failed to progress; new trip needs to make a difference.
6th	5 6th (5) (40/1 -100%) Soham Ranger	40 40/1(-100%)	(5) Soham Ranger 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 40/1, fourth of 5 in minor event at Southwell (11.1f) 13 days ago. Improvement needed now pitched into a handicap. Handicap debutant who isn't particularly solid on form.
7th	4 7th (4) (16/1 -100%) Pop Noodle	16 16/1(-100%)	(4) Pop Noodle 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 15/2, 2 lengths last of 5 to It's Not Risky in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 16 days ago, merely closing up late. Up in trip and cheekpieces on 1st time. Gives the impression he'll benefit from this new trip and first-time headgear.

LTO Selection:

AMIWITHANI took a decent step forward for going up in trip when scoring over C&D last Monday and the manner of that performance suggested he could easily strike again under a 6lb penalty. It's Not Risky arrives in search of a hat-trick of victories and is respected off a 2lb higher mark than his latest at Wolverhampton, while Livinthelife is another with obvious claims after his handicap debut success.

AMIWITHANI and Something To Do both improved markedly for the step up to 1½m last time and preference is for the former, who appeals as the type to rack up a sequence in the coming weeks judged on her decisive C&D success 9 days ago. Livinthelife is third choice ahead of the hat-trick seeking It's Not Risky.

Preference is for recent C&D scorer AMIWITHANI (nap), ahead of Livinthelife.

20:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:30 Kempton Stakes (Class 6) 11f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (11/4 +21%) Private Bryan	2.75 11/4(+21%)	(4) Private Bryan 11/4, Modest gelding. Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. 9/2, creditable fourth of 11 in minor event at Southwell (12.1f) 13 days ago. Solid claims. Maiden who is one to consider based on this year's classified form.
2	7 2nd (7) (5/1 +64%) Ocean Ridge	5 5/1(+64%)	(7) Ocean Ridge 5/1, Modest gelding. 28/1, first run since leaving Seamus Durack when eighth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 57 days ago. Others preferred. Not solid on overall form but this step back up in distance may suit.
3	6 3rd (6) (5/1 -100%) Uther Pendragon	5 5/1(-100%)	(6) Uther Pendragon 5/1, Modest gelding. C&D winner. 9/4, sixth of 9 in minor event at Chelmsford City (10f) 20 days ago. Probably found race coming too soon last time, so should be back on his game. Best to forgive latest effort; suited by this trip and respected on ratings.
4	5 4th (5) (17/2 -31%) Red Dwarf	8.5 17/2(-31%)	(5) Red Dwarf 17/2, Sixth of 10 in handicap (20/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 15 days ago. Up in trip. Has a bit to prove at present. Chance depends on whether she improves for new scenario.
5th	2 5th (2) (12/1 -20%) Dillydingdillydong	12 12/1(-20%)	(2) Dillydingdillydong 12/1, Modest gelding. Remains a maiden after 20 Flat runs. Creditable fourth of 10 in minor event at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 12/1) 12 days ago. Up in trip. Not discounted. In-form maiden but isn't crying out for this new trip.
6th	1 6th (1) (15/2 -50%) Broad Appeal	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(1) Broad Appeal 15/2, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Twenty one runs since last win in 2020. 6/1, respectable third of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 82 days ago. Worthy of respect. No win since 2020 but has possibilities dropped to 0-50 classified level.
7th	8 7th (8) (4/1 +43%) Sao Timothy	4 4/1(+43%)	(8) Sao Timothy 4/1, Modest gelding. Hood on for 1st time in this code, eighth of 9 in juvenile hurdle (4/1) at Ludlow (15.8f, soft) on NH debut 83 days ago, pulling hard. Modest on the Flat, creditable on last Flat run. Merits respect back in this sphere. Ran encouragingly in last two Flat starts; interesting back in this sphere.
8th	3 8th (3) (16/1 -113%) No Diggity	16 16/1(-113%)	(3) No Diggity 16/1, Modest gelding. Course winner. Latest win at Brighton in August. 20/1, bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap at this course (8f) 9 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Others have achieved more. Could revive with Rossa Ryan on board and stepped back up in distance.

LTO Selection:

Uther Pendragon wasn't at his best at Chelmsford on his latest start when it was reported that he had bled from the nose. It wouldn't be a surprise if he bounced back on this occasion, but the vote goes to BROAD APPEAL. Knocking on the door at the back end of the turf campaign in handicap company, the drop to this level may be the opportunity needed to see the 10-year-old return to winning ways. Private Bryan completes the shortlist.

UTHER PENDRAGON was going through a good spell prior to a blip (faced with a quick turnaround) at Chelmsford last time and, likely to bounce back, he's worth taking a chance on in this weak affair. Private Ryan and Broad Appeal look the chief dangers.

The comparatively unexposed SAO TIMOTHY is taken to get off the mark. Uther Pendragon is second choice.

20:30 Kempton Stakes (Class 6) 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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