1 Friday 2nd February 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Friday 2nd February 2024

There were 35 Races on Friday 2nd February 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Catterick, 7 races at Lingfield, 6 races at Southwell, 8 races at Dundalk, 7 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 2nd February 2024

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

13:05 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (5/2 +0%) Goguenard	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(6) Goguenard 5/2, Well out of the weights but much improved after a year off when winning 9-runner event on handicap debut at Wetherby last week, outbattling runner-up. Races from lower mark this time despite a 7-lb penalty but is having second start back in quick succession after a long absence. May be affected by the bounce factor but has major claims if backing up his Wetherby win.
2	2 2nd (2) (4/1 +43%) Beaumesnil	4 4/1(+43%)	(2) Beaumesnil 4/1, Travelled smoothly before seemingly finding the heavy ground taking it's toll when fifth at Hexham in December but failed to build on that promise at Wetherby on Boxing Day. Looked a shade awkward there and blinkers now go on, though there remains a suspicion there's a bigger effort in him. This combination of drop in class and new headgear may prompt a turnaround.
3	3 3rd (3) (33/1 -32%) Moroccan Moon	33 33/1(-32%)	(3) Moroccan Moon 33/1, Looked limited in bumpers and finished well held in a trio of novice hurdles. More needed. Holds weak claims on form and needs to find major improvement on handicap debut.
4	5 4th (5) (16/1 +0%) Hubbel Bubbel	16 16/1(+0%)	(5) Hubbel Bubbel 16/1, Showed a bit on first of 2 starts in bumpers and has also given a glimmer of encouragement in a trio of hurdle outings so far. May do better now handicapping. Difficult to assess with confidence but is a possible improver now handicapping.
1	1 \|F\| (1) (10/11 -47%) Coco Kolada	0.909091 10/11(-47%)	(1) Coco Kolada 10/11, Much improved when making the frame on handicap debut at Fairyhouse on New Year's Day and took another sizeable step forward to get off the mark at Down Royal (17.2f, heavy, 11/4) 10 days ago. Open to further improvement and he rates as the one to beat under a penalty. Irish hurdler who justified favouritism at Down Royal last week; should progress further.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (28/1 +15%) Hollywood Harmon	28 28/1(+15%)	(4) Hollywood Harmon 28/1, Unplaced completed starts in Irish points. Merely hinted at ability in maiden/novice hurdles under Rules and proved far too keen when pulled up in handicap hurdle at this course (25.3f, soft) 22 days ago. Hood goes on. 0-4 in points and 0-4 over hurdles; however, may improve back down in distance.

LTO Selection:

Goguenard sprung a surprise following a year-long absence when digging deep to score from out of the weights on his handicap bow at Wetherby last week and he warrants respect racing off a 4lb lower rating. However, COCO KOLADA was more taking when justifying strong market support at Down Royal two days earlier. There should be more to come and he is fancied to defy his penalty. Handicap debutant Hubbel Bubbel may fare best of the remainder.

An interesting race with Irish raider COCO KOLADA fancied to continue his progress in handicaps and get the better of the similarly-penalised Goguenard, who caused a surprise from a long way out of the weights at Wetherby last week. Beaumesnil disappointed last time but his penultimate effort was promising and he can take third.

Goguenard has a great chance provided his Wetherby form is repeated. Irish raider COCO KOLADA looks the strongest alternative.

13:05 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:17 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (3/1 -9%) Epsom Faithfull	3 3/1(-9%)	(2) Epsom Faithfull 3/1, Nine wins from 34 Flat runs. 13/2, improved on recent efforts to win 11-runner handicap at this course (7f, AW) 13 days ago, quickening to lead late. Can go well again. 3lb rise for latest win still leaves her well treated on old form; still unexposed over 1m.
2	5 2nd (5) (12/1 -140%) Fox Power	12 12/1(-140%)	(5) Fox Power 12/1, First run since leaving David Simcock when sixth of 9 in handicap (10/3) at this C&D (AW) 29 days ago. Likely to come on for latest outing and he's well treated on old form. Well handicapped, but has only managed to win one of his last 29 starts; others preferred.
3	8 3rd (8) (9/4 +50%) Great Blasket	2.25 9/4(+50%)	(8) Great Blasket 9/4, Three wins from 5 runs last year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in December. Good third of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 2/1) 7 days ago, conceding first run. Enters calculations. Done well since switched to AW; high on list provided sharper test doesn't find him out.
4	9 4th (9) (20/1 +0%) Arika	20 20/1(+0%)	(9) Arika 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Ninth of 11 in handicap (12/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 10 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Needs to up his game. 0-5; up a furlong on Polytrack debut and plenty to prove.
5th	3 5th (3) (16/1 +0%) Cosmos Raj	16 16/1(+0%)	(3) Cosmos Raj 16/1, Latest win at Newcastle in December. Eleventh of 14 in handicap (20/1) at Chelmsford City (10f) 12 days ago. Visor back on. Others preferred. 1-15 on AW; return to 1m should suit, but most of his best AW form has come on Tapeta.
6th	7 6th (7) (16/1 -60%) Outrace	16 16/1(-60%)	(7) Outrace 16/1, Ninth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 15/2) 45 days ago. Must improve. Tough sort, but a sharp 1m like this may be an insufficient test for him.
7th	1 7th (1) (9/2 -50%) Sandy Paradise	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(1) Sandy Paradise 9/2, C&D winner. Creditable 1¼ lengths third of 11 to Epsom Faithfull in handicap at this course (7f, AW, 6/1) 13 days ago. Worth considering. C&D winner who is proving most consistent on the AW; should again go well.
8th	4 8th (4) (33/1 +0%) Mr Fustic	33 33/1(+0%)	(4) Mr Fustic 33/1, Two wins from 6 runs last year. Tenth of 11 in handicap at Yarmouth (8f, good, 28/1). Off 159 days. Returns with plenty to prove. Winner of four of his last six starts on the AW; has gone well fresh in the past.
9th	6 9th (6) (11/2 +8%) Monopolise	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(6) Monopolise 11/2, 7/1, very good third of 6 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 18 days ago. Well treated if he can build on that. Hung right-handed throughout when third here last time which would be a concern.

LTO Selection:

Returning to 1m shouldn't inconvenience Epsom Faithfull and she can go well in her attempt to follow up last month's 7f success at this venue. Sandy Paradise was a close third in that race and enters the equation with a 3lb pull this time. However, GREAT BLASKET appeals most at this trip and on these terms, so shades the vote off just 2lb above his last winning mark. Cosmos Raj completes the shortlist.

GREAT BLASKET is still going the right way and probably would have won at Wolverhampton last time had he enjoyed a clear passage, so he's worth chancing to gain compensation. Epsom Faithfull did well to get up late here recently, so she's an obvious danger and Monopolise is a threat from a lenient mark.

Preference is for GREAT BLASKET who did best of those held up when a close third at Wolverhampton a week ago.

13:17 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:25 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (13/2 -86%) Ali Star Bert	6.5 13/2(-86%)	(2) Ali Star Bert 13/2, Back on track lately, scoring over C&D in November and backing it up with a solid showing here last time, just denied. Should go well again. 212 over fences at this track; concern is whether this will be a sufficient stamina test.
2	3 2nd (3) (15/2 -25%) Felton Bellevue	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(3) Felton Bellevue 15/2, Arrives in very good nick, again responding well when second at Huntingdon three weeks ago, and could get involved if the emphasis is on stamina. On the premises at Lingfield (twice) and Huntingdon on last three outings; each-way claims.
3	1 3rd (1) (6/1 +20%) Puddlesinthepark	6 6/1(+20%)	(1) Puddlesinthepark 6/1, Hurdles winner (at 3m) who produced a promising first effort over fences when runner-up at Worcester (23f, soft) in May. Latest run at Ffos Las in November a shade disappointing but no surprise to see a better showing back from 82 days off. Chasing last three outings, with two good placings before heavy-ground flop last time.
4	9 4th (9) (11/1 +21%) Bignorm	11 11/1(+21%)	(9) Bignorm 11/1, Is a long time without a win and hasn't been firing this season, so others preferred. Scored on heavy ground in 2021, his only win from 29 starts; place case can be made.
5th	10 5th (10) (150/1 -127%) Moroval	150 150/1(-127%)	(10) Moroval 150/1, Last win came here but he's been out of sorts for a while. Sole win was C&D but he's not done much at this track in his two outings this term.
6th	5 6th (5) (12/1 -33%) Concrete King	12 12/1(-33%)	(5) Concrete King 12/1, Four-time winner between the flags but he's 0-16 under Rules and failed to fire at Taunton last time. Penultimate run was more encouraging, so he's not completely dismissed. 1l behind Ali Star Bert here (3m2f) two starts back but tailed off at Taunton on latest.
7	7 \|U\| (7) (9/4 +0%) Time For A Pint	2.25 9/4(+0%)	(7) Time For A Pint 9/4, Irish point winner who confirmed the promise of his chasing debut when landing a Catterick handicap with something to spare 22 days ago. Open to further progress and should take the beating. 8lb higher than for Catterick win (3m1f, soft) but should still have potential.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (16/1 -60%) Catlin	16 16/1(-60%)	(8) Catlin 16/1, On a fair mark and should strip fitter for her reappearance, but she tends to save her best efforts for Newcastle. 3-17 over fences, the wins all at Newcastle; return of cheekpieces looks the angle.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (16/5 +42%) Doctor Foley	3.2 16/5(+42%)	(6) Doctor Foley 16/5, Placed in Irish points and has proved a different proposition sent chasing, landing handicaps at Bangor (24f) and Fontwell (26f). Shaped as if amiss (reported to have made a respiratory noise) on return 106 days ago. Has since had wind operation. Made a respiratory noise on that latest start and had wind surgery soon afterwards.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (33/1 -65%) Uallrightharry	33 33/1(-65%)	(4) Uallrightharry 33/1, Ended losing run at Plumpton last winter but no promise this season. December 2022 ended long losing run; mostly well out of form since, particularly this term.

LTO Selection:

Time For A Pint opened his account in pleasing fashion at Catterick last month and the seven-year-old may have more to offer. However, an 8lb rise in the ratings will demand more from him and it may be worth taking a chance on PUDDLESINTHEPARK. The combination of an 82-day layoff and less testing conditions could see Evan Williams' charge in a better light, with this drop in class likely to suit too. Ali Star Bert and Felton Bellevue are other viable alternatives.

TIME FOR A PINT has impressed with his jumping since switched to chasing and is unexposed over this distance, so he's well fancied to add to his cosy Catterick success a month ago. Ali Star Bert and Felton Bellevue are both solid alternatives for all that they're much more exposed.

The standout candidate in terms of potential is TIME FOR A PINT, who made the breakthrough in good style over fences at Catterick.

13:25 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:35 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (3/1 +25%) Da Vinci Hand	3 3/1(+25%)	(3) Da Vinci Hand 3/1, Seemingly not the force of old but did take a step back in the right direction from his reduced mark when runner-up at Market Rasen (21.4f, good to soft) in November. Stamina stretched tried in cheekpieces (now discarded) over 25.2f here last week and couldn't rule out back down in trip. Only a modest fifth in this race 12 months ago but is 18lb lower this time.
1	8 1st (8) (8/1 -78%) Onenightintown	8 8/1(-78%)	(8) Onenightintown 8/1, Dual chase winner in 2022 and posted best effort of last year when third in a 7-runner C&D handicap towards the end of December (Zara's Universe and Ballynagran both behind). 1 lb lower now and he's a key player. Respectable third in similar event over C&D five weeks ago; strike-rate remains modest.
2	5 2nd (5) (2/1 +20%) Kings Justice	2 2/1(+20%)	(5) Kings Justice 2/1, Winless following 8 starts over hurdles but made it third time lucky in this sphere when narrowly prevailing in a C&D novices' handicap (good to soft) in December. 3 lb rise fair and should be in the mix. Respectable form in two C&D events since wearing cheekpieces, winning latest; big player.
3	7 3rd (7) (6/1 +8%) Zara's Universe	6 6/1(+8%)	(7) Zara's Universe 6/1, Took a couple of handicap chases last spring and, though out of sorts so far this season, she's dangerous to discount having slipped back to her last winning mark, and with Brian Hughes up for the first time. On last winning mark and has Brian Hughes up for first time; one to consider.
4	2 4th (2) (12/1 +14%) Master Breffni	12 12/1(+14%)	(2) Master Breffni 12/1, More miss than hit over hurdles in Ireland and got no further than the second fence on recent chase/stable debut here. Ex-Irish maiden; early faller over C&D last week on stable/chase debut.
5th	4 5th (4) (12/1 +25%) Ballynagran	12 12/1(+25%)	(4) Ballynagran 12/1, Notched second success when narrowly landing a Hexham handicap chase off this mark last May. However, he's none too consistent and has offered little in 4 subsequent starts. Now tried in blinkers. Scored off this mark last May; badly out of form since; new headgear.
6	6 \|F\| (6) (15/2 -7%) Rolling River	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(6) Rolling River 15/2, Fair bumper winner but hasn't got close to that level over hurdles and hopes now pitched on this switch to fences sparking something new. Switch to chasing is a possible source of improvement for this southern raider.

LTO Selection:

KINGS JUSTICE has proven a different proposition since being fitted with cheekpieces and Sam Allwood's gelding is fancied to supplement December's C&D victory by completing a double here. A 1lb drop in the ratings for finishing third over track and trip may see Onenightintown give the selection most to think about. Da Vinci Hand continues to slip down the weights and is always worth a look at this circuit.

With questions marks surrounding the majority of his rivals for one reason or another, KINGS JUSTICE looks the way to go. He was pulled up on his chase debut but hasn't looked back with cheekpieces enlisted over this C&D the last twice and remains on an appealing mark. Da Vinci Hand and Onenightintown may emerge as the main dangers.

The vote goes to KINGS JUSTICE (nap), who is open to further progress in the retained headgear. Zara's Universe is second choice.

13:35 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:47 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (12/1 +64%) My Mate Mike	12 12/1(+64%)	(6) My Mate Mike 12/1, 66/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7f) 21 days ago. Draw could have been kinder. Others are preferred. Placed on two occasions but the rest of his form is far less convincing.
2	1 2nd (1) (13/2 -30%) Sir Titan	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(1) Sir Titan 13/2, Won 12-runner handicap at this course (1m) 19 days ago, all out. Only nudged up 2 lb and Tony Carroll won the race last year. Neck success under Mollly Gunn here last month, ending a long losing sequence.
3	3 3rd (3) (7/2 +71%) Dors Toyboy	3.5 7/2(+71%)	(3) Dors Toyboy 7/2, C&D winner. 15/2, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7f) 21 days ago, weakening when hampered. Had reached the frame on his 2 outings prior to that. Better than bare result last time; dual C&D scorer who is on a handy mark.
4	9 4th (9) (18/1 +10%) Port Noir	18 18/1(+10%)	(9) Port Noir 18/1, 22/1, creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7f) 13 days ago. Bit more needed. Ran respectably returned to 7f last time but has registered most wins at shorter.
5th	2 5th (2) (15/2 -7%) Dulcet Spirit	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(2) Dulcet Spirit 15/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Chepstow in July. Might have needed her last outing here after a 3-month break and the booking of Rossa Ryan catches the eye. Needs checking out in the betting. Poised to bounce back with Rossa Ryan up for first time; won over C&D early last year.
6th	12 6th (12) (6/1 +0%) Outreach	6 6/1(+0%)	(12) Outreach 6/1, In good form at Wolverhampton lately, including a 7f win in December. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap there (7f) 14 days ago. Claims if as effective around here. Has shown most of his AW form at Wolverhampton; change of venue is the question mark.
7th	8 7th (8) (14/1 -75%) Daring Guest	14 14/1(-75%)	(8) Daring Guest 14/1, C&D winner. 33/1, creditable third of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7f) in October. Off 99 days. Cheekpieces back on. Won over C&D in August 2022; raced only twice since; check the betting.
8th	5 8th (5) (17/2 -6%) Divine Messenger	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(5) Divine Messenger 17/2, Three-time C&D winner last year. Not seen to best effect when below-form fifth of 9 in handicap (8/1) at Kempton (7f) 44 days ago. Enters calculations. Four-time course winner but needs to improve on his two efforts this winter.
9th	7 9th (7) (7/1 -155%) Rivas Rob Roy	7 7/1(-155%)	(7) Rivas Rob Roy 7/1, Four-time course winner and went close to a fifth over 1m here last week, going down by a head. Obvious chance off the same mark. Went close over 1m here last week; future mark is 3lb higher; return to 7f is the negative.
10th	4 10th (4) (14/1 +13%) Muy Muy Guapo	14 14/1(+13%)	(4) Muy Muy Guapo 14/1, 12/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at this course (6f) 76 days ago, very slowly away. His potential for missing the break means he always comes with risks. Inconsistent and still a maiden; not sure what to expect.
11th	10 11th (10) (28/1 -250%) Perfect Focus	28 28/1(-250%)	(10) Perfect Focus 28/1, Blinkered first time, fourth of 10 in handicap (11/2) at this course (6f, AW) 33 days ago, never nearer. Return to 7f could suit. Still a maiden but shaped encouragingly in first-time blinkers on latest outing.
12th	11 12th (11) (10/1 +38%) Beauen Arrows	10 10/1(+38%)	(11) Beauen Arrows 10/1, 5/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 44 days ago. Maiden who has raced mainly at Kempton; something to prove.

LTO Selection:

A few of these are old rivals the likes of Dors Toyboy, Daring Guest and Rivas Rob Roy can all be fancied to have a say if they give their running. However, it may pay to stick with last-time-out winner SIR TITAN, who should have no issues whatsoever with dropping back to this distance after winning over 1m here last month. A 2lb higher mark is hardly insurmountable for the selection.

RIVAS ROB ROY turns out again before a 3 lb rise for last week's near miss over 1m here kicks in and could be the way to go if still as effective over 7f. Recent course scorer Sir Titan and Mark Usher's Outreach also arrive in form and are respected, while Dulcet Spirit is well capable in this grade on her day and needs keeping an eye on in the betting under Rossa Ryan.

Rivas Rob Roy is ahead of the assessor but a solid alternative is DORS TOYBOY, while Dulcet Spirit is also interesting.

13:47 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:55 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (15/2 +6%) Star Flyer	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(3) Star Flyer 15/2, Decent placed efforts on first 2 starts over fences this season but proved something of a let-down last time at Catterick. Needs to get back on track with first-time cheekpieces added. Improved form in first 2 handicap chases, at 2m4f and 3m, but off-day last time out.
2	2 2nd (2) (9/4 -50%) My Gift To You	2.25 9/4(-50%)	(2) My Gift To You 9/4, Immediate improvement over hurdles upon joining James Owen last year and has looked better still switched to fences the last twice, latterly landing a C&D handicap (soft) in ready fashion. 5 lb rise looks manageable and he makes plenty of appeal. 2-2 over fences, the latest over C&D; another hurdle win since; good claims.
3	4 3rd (4) (12/1 -71%) Abaya Du Mathan	12 12/1(-71%)	(4) Abaya Du Mathan 12/1, Has benefited from the change of scenery/fitting of cheekpieces, hitting the crossbar on first 2 starts for this yard before misfiring at Bangor in December. Quickly bounced back by winning a match here (15.8f, soft) recently and this veteran needs considering. Beat chase debutant over 2m here latest; still below last June's winning mark; competitive.
4	5 4th (5) (8/1 -167%) File Illico	8 8/1(-167%)	(5) File Illico 8/1, Won 4 times during a very productive first season over fences in 2021/22. Struggled last season and also well held on first 3 starts of present campaign but more like it when third of 11 at Hereford (21f, soft) latest and will be a threat if able to build on that. Right down weights; best run for a while when close 3rd at Hereford (2m5f, good to soft).
5th	6 5th (6) (12/1 +40%) Jack Doyen	12 12/1(+40%)	(6) Jack Doyen 12/1, Scored over fences at Warwick last spring but hasn't been in the same form since and connections now turn to blinkers in search of a solution. Chase winner at 2m4f last March; struggling this winter; now tries a headgear switch.
6th	10 6th (10) (22/1 +12%) Boys Of Wexford	22 22/1(+12%)	(10) Boys Of Wexford 22/1, Now just 1 lb above the mark off which he hit the target at Uttoxeter last season but he hasn't shown enough in 3 starts since returning to action in November to suggest that a return to form is imminent. Won 2m4f chase in late 2022; fair form after but hasn't looked the same horse this winter.
7th	9 7th (9) (12/1 +14%) Samatian	12 12/1(+14%)	(9) Samatian 12/1, Just the one success from 16 runs over hurdles and it's hard to draw positives from his chase debut at Hereford last month. Not badly treated on best hurdle form; didn't do enough on chase debut to fancy for this.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (4/1 +80%) Bells Of Stamford	4 4/1(+80%)	(7) Bells Of Stamford 4/1, Made the frame on first 2 starts over fences before showing improvement for a wind op/fitting of a tongue strap when striking at Warwick last February. However, he hasn't shown much in 2 starts so far this season and now has a bit to prove. Came clear over 2m4f (good) last February; poor form on heavy of late; bolder show today.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (10/1 +60%) She Has Notions	10 10/1(+60%)	(11) She Has Notions 10/1, Little in the way of solid form over hurdles and while he wasn't entirely disgraced starting out in this sphere at Hereford recently, there wasn't enough promise in that to make him of real interest here. Well beaten on recent 2m chase debut and no great appeal returned to 2m4f.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (18/1 -177%) Cloudy Wednesday	18 18/1(-177%)	(8) Cloudy Wednesday 18/1, Generally held his form well during a busy period in first half of last year, bagging handicap chases at Fakenham and Huntingdon, and placed on several other occasions. Reappearance spin over hurdles 3 weeks ago will have blown away the cobwebs and he needs a second look. Two chase wins (2m5f/2m4f) and all placings on good ground; just above latest winning mark.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (25/1 +24%) Bolberry Down	25 25/1(+24%)	(12) Bolberry Down 25/1, Poor/unreliable maiden hurdler who was pulled up on chase debut at Worcester when last seen 6 months ago. Placed 4 times over hurdles; quiet start to chase career when pulled up in August.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (66/1 -65%) Pawpaw	66 66/1(-65%)	(1) Pawpaw 66/1, Scored twice for David Bridgwater last spring but he needs to bounce back in a major way following a trio of dismal efforts since joining present yard. Two chase wins at 2m5f; form has nosedived on various ground since last June.

LTO Selection:

MY GIFT TO YOU has won over fences at Fakenham and over hurdles at this venue in recent months. A 5lb rise for the gelding's latest success looks far from insurmountable and a hat-trick could be in the offing. Last month's Hereford third File Illico finished behind a subsequent winner that day and he's dangerous to discount, while Cloudy Wednesday should prove more competitive on this return to chasing.

MY GIFT TO YOU has done little wrong since joining the James Owen yard and he is taken to make it 3-3 over fences on the back of a thoroughly decisive C&D success 16 days ago. Next on the list is File Illico, who has dropped to a potentially very handy mark and his latest third at Hereford represented a step back in the right direction. The 12-y-o Abaya du Mathan and Cloudy Wednesday are others to consider.

There's a lot to be said for File Illico after his recent return to form but unexposed MY GIFT TO YOU remains on the upgrade.

13:55 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:05 Catterick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (9/4 -13%) Maasai Mara	2.25 9/4(-13%)	(2) Maasai Mara 9/4, Fairly useful on Flat (stays 1½m) for the Gosdens. Encouraging start to his hurdle career when second of 6 in juvenile at Hereford (2m, soft) 29 days ago. Leading claims with improvement on the cards. Dual Flat scorer; promising clear second at Hereford on the switch to hurdles; respected.
2	1 2nd (1) (4/5 +57%) Golden Maverick	0.8 4/5(+57%)	(1) Golden Maverick 4/5, Fairly useful 5-time winner on the Flat (stays 14.5f) for Ian Williams. New connections acquired him for 100,000 gns in the autumn. Interesting hurdle newcomer. Fairly useful on Flat for Ian Williams; sold for 100,000gns since last run; big player.
3	3 3rd (3) (10/1 +29%) Mandega	10 10/1(+29%)	(3) Mandega 10/1, Fair Flat winner. Best effort over hurdles when 15 lengths second over C&D just before Christmas but plenty more will be needed if he's to go one better now. Something to find on British form; no match for the winner here most recently.
4	4 4th (4) (12/1 -167%) Mr Le Philosophe	12 12/1(-167%)	(4) Mr Le Philosophe 12/1, Fairly useful on Flat in France (stays 1½m), winning 2 handicaps in 2023. Sold from Mikel Delzangles for €70,000 (privately) in November. Another hurdle newcomer in this line-up to monitor in the betting. Two Flat wins in France; sold for 70,000euros since last run; interesting recruit.
5th	7 5th (7) (14/1 -250%) Love True	14 14/1(-250%)	(7) Love True 14/1, Fairly useful Flat winner at up to 13f in France. Shaped promisingly when third of 10 on her Doncaster hurdle debut just after Christmas. Can be expected to improve. Ex-French filly; placed at Doncaster on hurdles debut; may build on that effort.
6	6 \|U\| (6) (66/1 -32%) Expert Lady	66 66/1(-32%)	(6) Expert Lady 66/1, Down the field in varied events on Flat and poor form in a pair of C&D juveniles in recent weeks (remote third first occasion). Minor form on Flat; similar story in two juvenile hurdles at this venue.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (200/1 -506%) Breadalbane Lass	200 200/1(-506%)	(5) Breadalbane Lass 200/1, Telescope filly who showed ability when sixth in a Newcastle bumper in December but not enough to suggest she's likely to make a successful start to her hurdle career here. Showed some promise in Newcastle bumper but needs to improve.

LTO Selection:

Useful Flat performer MAASAI MARA will have learned plenty from his hurdles bow when second at Hereford last month. That experience should stand him in good stead, which may be enough to give him the edge over Golden Maverick. Jamie Snowden's charge has also proven a capable sort on the level and he isn't taken lightly now tackling obstacles for the first time. Mr Le Philosophe and Love True warrant a second look too.

An interesting juvenile, with a few of these well above average on the Flat. Of those MAASAI MARA and Love True have hurdle experience and might be the pair to focus on, with the former preferred on the back of his Hereford second. Golden Maverick and Mr Le Philosophe would rate dangers if the betting suggests they are fancied.

Triumph entries MAASAI MARA, Golden Maverick and Mr Le Philosophe line up for an intriguing clash.

14:05 Catterick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:17 Lingfield Maiden (Class 4) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (1/2 +60%) Rascal Recknell	0.5 1/2(+60%)	(3) Rascal Recknell 1/2, Twice-raced colt. 10/11, first run since leaving Owen Burrows when good second of 14 at Kempton (7f) 51 days ago, worn down late on. Big shout. Placed in both starts and beaten just a neck last time; big chance if settling better.
2	1 2nd (1) (9/4 -63%) Influence	2.25 9/4(-63%)	(1) Influence 9/4, Thrice-raced gelding. 4/6, second of 9 in maiden at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 28 days ago. 7f will suit and he's got to go close. Second in all three starts at Wolverhampton; optimism for the longer trip on pedigree.
3	6 3rd (6) (40/1 -100%) Sighter	40 40/1(-100%)	(6) Sighter 40/1, Twice-raced filly. Off 4 months, sixth of 7 at this course (6f, AW, 12/1) 18 days ago. Will be better off in handicaps. Out of the frame in both starts and may be one for handicaps after this.
4	4 4th (4) (25/1 -178%) Superb Force	25 25/1(-178%)	(4) Superb Force 25/1, 170,000 gns half-brother to 3 winners, including high-class winner up to 1½m Best Solution (2-y-o 6f-1m winner) and very smart 2-y-o 7f-1¼m winner El Bodegon. Well-backed 3/1, eighth of 12 in maiden at Kempton (6f, 3/1) 16 days ago, still green. Out of the frame in both starts, but bred to be useful; should have a bigger effort in him.
5th	2 5th (2) (16/1 -60%) Marching Mac	16 16/1(-60%)	(2) Marching Mac 16/1, 85,000 gns yearling, cheap cast-off from Rabbah Bloodstock having fetched just 7,500 gns in October. Invincible Army colt. Half-brother to useful winner up to 5.5f Punita Arora and 1m winner Sangria. Interesting to see how he shapes up in the betting with others from the yard. Something to like on pedigree but only of interest if attracting support on debut.
6th	7 6th (7) (40/1 -100%) Two B Tanned	40 40/1(-100%)	(7) Two B Tanned 40/1, Saddler's Rock filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 1m-10.4f winner Dubawi Dancer and 1¼m winner Srinagar Girl. Not an obvious one on paper first time up but respected given the yard. Bred to come into her own over further; stable's newcomers usually better for a run.
7th	5 7th (5) (80/1 -60%) Tommy The Gun	80 80/1(-60%)	(5) Tommy The Gun 80/1, Once-raced gelding. 40/1, tenth of 12 in maiden at Kempton (6f) on debut 16 days ago. Well beaten on Kempton debut; stable has stronger chances elsewhere.

LTO Selection:

Runner-up in each of his three previous starts, INFLUENCE has done very little wrong and sets the standard in this ordinary-looking maiden. Rascal Recknell showed stacks of promise at Kempton last month on just his second career start, so is second choice based on his obvious potential. Marching Mac, a stablemate of the selection, has something to recommend him on pedigree and is also worth a betting check.

INFLUENCE will be suited by 7f and just shades the vote over Rascal Recknell, who surely has races in him also.

This can go to RASCAL RECKNELL who must have a fine chance if settling better than when narrowly beaten at Kempton last time.

14:17 Lingfield Maiden (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:25 Southwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (10/3 +5%) Teorie	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(11) Teorie 10/3, Fairly useful winner on the Flat in Ireland for Jim Bolger. Overcame some sloppy jumps to run out a ready winner on his recent Catterick hurdle debut in December. Disappointed next time but back under a fully-fledged jockey now. Flat win; won well on hurdling debut; turned over at 4-9 next time; should have potential.
2	5 2nd (5) (18/1 -13%) Diskatek	18 18/1(-13%)	(5) Diskatek 18/1, €52,000 3-y-o, Maxios gelding. Half-brother to 6f-9f winner abroad Dormio. Dam, 1m/9f winner in Germany, half-sister to fairly useful 2¼m hurdle winner in France Diplomat. Wears hood. 52,000euros 3yo; has German Flat pedigree; hooded for this debut.
3	1 3rd (1) (1/3 +42%) Act Of Authority	0.333333 1/3(+42%)	(1) Act Of Authority 1/3, Point winner who was runner-up in both bumpers last season. Two from three over hurdles, having loads in hand when landing the odds at Bangor a couple of months ago, and he's fancied to defy a double penalty for his thriving yard. Sets a clear standard with all three pieces of form, including two easy wins at Bangor.
4	3 4th (3) (66/1 -230%) Arabescato	66 66/1(-230%)	(3) Arabescato 66/1, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (poor effort on latest start in that sphere). Made mistakes on sole hurdling outing but now makes first start for bang-in-form stable. Fairly useful stayer on Flat but lost his form; sole run over hurdles (2022) was modest.
5th	6 5th (6) (28/1 -12%) Express Surprise	28 28/1(-12%)	(6) Express Surprise 28/1, Runner-up sole outing in Irish points (Feb 26) and not disgraced when fifth of 13 in a bumper at Newbury on Rules debut. Likely to be brought along gradually in this sphere, though. Second when favourite for his only Irish point; 50-1, 29l fifth of 13 in Newbury bumper.
6th	2 6th (2) (6/1 +8%) Tommie Gun	6 6/1(+8%)	(2) Tommie Gun 6/1, From a good jumping family and built on bumper promise to make a successful debut over hurdles in 13-runner novice event at Southwell in December. Only fourth at Leicester since but far from one to be writing off. Won C&D maiden (good to soft); heavy ground may explain a lesser show on latest outing.
7th	10 7th (10) (66/1 -560%) Pillar Rock	66 66/1(-560%)	(10) Pillar Rock 66/1, Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Monviel and French hurdler Wealth. Down the field in a Newbury bumper but given an 85-day break ahead of this hurdling debut. 10-1 for bumper at Newbury (2m, good to soft), racing freely, green and never dangerous.
8th	9 8th (9) (200/1 -300%) Pic The Power	200 200/1(-300%)	(9) Pic The Power 200/1, Dropped away tamely when last of 8 in a Fakenham bumper 81 days ago. Can only be watched now switching to hurdles. 17-2 from 4-1, remote last of eight in bumper at Fakenham (2m, good to soft) in November.
9th	7 9th (7) (300/1 -20%) Haafback	300 300/1(-20%)	(7) Haafback 300/1, Offered little in a pair of bumpers early in 2022 and pulled up in novice at Wincanton on hurdling debut, so hard to imagine he'll make much of an impact. Achieved little in two bumpers and pulled up in a maiden hurdle.
8	8 \|F\| (8) (100/1 -100%) Ill Reef	100 100/1(-100%)	(8) Ill Reef 100/1, Fairly useful form in bumpers. Won at Le Lion-d'Angers (by 8 lengths from Iron Sacre) in 2022/23. Only 26 lengths sixth of 7 to Jaguar du Large at Durtal last time. Has left Nick Littmoden ahead of this hurdling bow (also hooded). Did not go on in French bumpers (won debut); 6,500euros buy in November.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (80/1 -142%) Buzzbee	80 80/1(-142%)	(4) Buzzbee 80/1, Black Sam Bellamy gelding. Dam (h131) bumper/19f-3m hurdle winner, also 1¾m winner who stayed 2m on Flat. Worth monitoring in the betting. Second foal; dam bumper, 1m6f Flat and fairly useful 2m3f/3m hurdle winner.

LTO Selection:

ACT OF AUTHORITY made light work of a drop in class when securing a second victory over hurdles at Bangor in December. Although Olly Murphy's charge does have to shoulder a double penalty in this event, Dylan Johnston's 7lb claim could prove invaluable. Teorie was too free when only fourth at Musselburgh last month, but he may give the selection most to think about if settling better, with Tommie Gun completing the shortlist.

ACT OF AUTHORITY, an expensive point recruit, has looked a good prospect so far over hurdles and he can take his tally to three in this sphere at the likely expense of Teorie, who should benefit from the return of Paddy Brennan. Tommie Gun is considered, too.

Teorie and Tommie Gun have won in this sphere but ACT OF AUTHORITY has shown something or a higher order and can win again.

14:25 Southwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:35 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (9/2 -29%) Treaty Boy	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(1) Treaty Boy 9/2, Hasn't pulled up any trees in a trio of novice hurdles but he was placed both starts between the flags and may well be seen in a better light now switched to fences in a first-time tongue strap. Showed promise in Irish points and looks open to improvement on handicap/chase debut.
2	3 2nd (3) (3/1 +40%) Fearless Action	3 3/1(+40%)	(3) Fearless Action 3/1, Responded well to cheekpieces when opening his account in 9-runner handicap chase at Kelso (17f, heavy). Hasn't managed to build on that in 2 subsequent starts, though, and has undergone another wind op since his latest appearance. Error-prone; spoiled his chance with a bad mistake two out over C&D last time.
3	5 3rd (5) (9/2 +36%) Melvich Bay	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(5) Melvich Bay 9/2, Running creditably when brought down in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen last summer and wasn't disgraced when third of 7 back from a break at Sedgefield (16.8f, heavy) 3 weeks ago. However, she'll need to jump with more fluency now tackling fences if she's to play a leading role here. First win looks possible, provided she takes well to fences.
4	6 4th (6) (28/1 -12%) Halfway House Lad	28 28/1(-12%)	(6) Halfway House Lad 28/1, Well held all completed starts over hurdles and similar story both attempts in this sphere, latterly finishing a distant last of 2 finishers at Newcastle. Best to look elsewhere. Continues to achieve little, most recently a remote second.
5th	4 5th (4) (17/2 -113%) Berliet Express	8.5 17/2(-113%)	(4) Berliet Express 17/2, Dual hurdles winner in Ireland and while his record stands at 0-11 in this sphere, he has slipped to a handy mark and posted his best effort for present yard when third at Market Rasen (17.2f, good to soft) last month. Likely to be involved. 0-22 as a chaser but has possibilities off current mark with Brian Hughes up.
6th	2 6th (2) (5/2 -25%) Moore Clouds	2.5 5/2(-25%)	(2) Moore Clouds 5/2, Opened chase account at Market Rasen last summer and doubled her tally at Sedgefield (17f, soft) on Boxing Day. Nudged up just 1 lb and she looks nailed-on for another bold show. Fortunate to win at Sedgefield on Boxing Day and looks no certainty to follow up.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (12/1 -20%) Coeur Aimant	12 12/1(-20%)	(7) Coeur Aimant 12/1, Some decent bits and pieces of form to his name over hurdles but he has made an underwhelming start in this sphere and is now 0-19 overall. Longstanding maiden but has become well treated on best hurdles efforts.

LTO Selection:

The vote goes to MOORE CLOUDS. Andrew Wilson's mare is just 1lb higher than when winning at Sedgefield on Boxing Day and with forecast ground conditions unlikely to be a hindrance, she looks to have been found a good opportunity. Treaty Boy didn't show much in three novice hurdles last year, but he might fare better switched to fences and with a first-time tongue-tie applied. Melvich Bay heads the remainder.

The most solid option is MOORE CLOUDS, who has won two of her last four starts and she has only gone up 1 lb for her latest success at Sedgefield. Berliet Express will be a threat if able to build on his latest Market Rasen effort, which was much his best since coming over from Ireland, and Treaty Boy could also be a factor on his chase debut.

Off a reduced mark and with Brian Hughes booked, BERLIET EXPRESS may finally open his chase account. Treaty Boy is second choice.

14:35 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:47 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (4/1 +11%) Something To Do	4 4/1(+11%)	(7) Something To Do 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden who despite looking very raw matched previous best when second of 7 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 2 days ago. 6 lb out of weights on this occasion but he could yet have more to offer. Down in trip. Runner-up at Wolverhampton on Monday and Kempton on Wednesday; could go well again.
2	5 2nd (5) (15/8 +37%) Bradman	1.875 15/8(+37%)	(5) Bradman 15/8, Career best when winning 6-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 4/11) 4 days ago by ½ length from Something To Do. In the mix again under a penalty. Bids for a hat-trick, but a 6lb penalty and shorter trip on a faster track pose a question.
3	2 3rd (2) (11/2 -10%) Bas Bleu	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(2) Bas Bleu 11/2, Masar filly who has showed fair form on 2 of 3 starts in novice/maiden company, third of 9 in maiden at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 10/1) 17 days ago. May do better again now handicapping provided she learns to settle. Third at Wolverhampton last time; up in trip and open to further progress now handicapping.
4	1 4th (1) (7/2 -17%) Khamsin	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(1) Khamsin 7/2, Lightly-raced maiden who, having been gelded/off 3 months, matched previous form when fourth of 6 on handicap debut at Southwell (8.1f) 22 days ago. May tighten up for that run. Form of latest fourth on handicap debut has since been boosted; major player up in trip.
4	6 4th (6) (9/1 +36%) Compton Bay	9 9/1(+36%)	(6) Compton Bay 9/1, Bit below form fifth of 9 in handicap (13/2) at Kempton (7f) 16 days ago, never on terms following a tardy start. Present mark doesn't look beyond him on pick of his form and step up in trip here may help. 0-9 and needs the longer trip to bring about improvement.
6th	4 6th (4) (8/1 -7%) Claxton Bay	8 8/1(-7%)	(4) Claxton Bay 8/1, 15/8, respectable second of 6 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 23 days ago, ridden over 1f out and keeping on. Should give another good account. In the frame in four of seven starts, but this trip looked too far on penultimate outing.

LTO Selection:

Bradman arrives on the back of a workmanlike victory over 1m4f at Wolverhampton four days ago and should be be able to make his presence felt again, but the combination of the drop in distance and a 6lb penalty will make life tougher for Charlie Fellowes' gelding. With that in mind, preference is for the class-dropping KHAMSIN, who ran with promise in fourth on his handicap debut over a mile at Southwell last month. Bas Bleu and Claxton Bay appeal most of the remainder.

A winner at Wolverhampton on his penultimate start, LIVINTHELIFE likely would have benefited from a stronger gallop when fourth at Kempton on Wednesday and, back down in trip, he's fancied to be seen in a better light. The hat-trick seeking Bradman and old rival Something To Do are others fancied to figure.

Preference is for KHAMSIN whose latest fourth at Southwell is working out very well, while he shapes as though this trip will suit.

14:47 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:55 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (11/2 +45%) Tequila Blaze	5.5 11/2(+45%)	(2) Tequila Blaze 11/2, Fair handicap hurdler who has slipped in the weights and possibly needed the run when seventh of 14 in a handicap at Doncaster (24.4f, good to soft) 48 days ago. Pulled up in April 2022 and has not fired in her seven races since; one attempt this term.
2	7 2nd (7) (10/1 -33%) Shesupincourt	10 10/1(-33%)	(7) Shesupincourt 10/1, Dual winner at up to 23.6f this term but produced a laboured effort when pulled up at Leicester 10 days ago. Bounce back called for. Won twice this winter; needs to bounce back from a poor show ten days ago.
3	8 3rd (8) (8/1 +50%) Fortuitous Favour	8 8/1(+50%)	(8) Fortuitous Favour 8/1, Bumper winner but comfortably held all 4 outings over hurdles, including in a first-time tongue strap on handicap debut at Fontwell 52 days ago. Something to prove. Way behind the first three when tongue tied on handicap debut (upped to 2m6f, heavy).
4	3 4th (3) (15/2 -15%) Brianna Rose	7.5 15/2(-15%)	(3) Brianna Rose 15/2, Consistent hurdler who initially took well to chasing, scoring in a match at Uttoxeter before runner-up in a handicap at Newton Abbot (25.8f, good to soft) in July. However, poor efforts both starts since and it remains to be seen whether a return to hurdling sparks a revival. Two poor shows this winter; back to hurdling off a competitive mark judged on last season.
5th	4 5th (4) (10/1 -11%) Do You Think	10 10/1(-11%)	(4) Do You Think 10/1, Posted best effort since her winning chase debut at Hereford in November 2022 when hitting the crossbar at that course on her seasonal reappearance. Looked held when unseating back there in December but has a lower mark to work with back over hurdles. Looked well below form latest; 7lb lower for the return to hurdling; big say on chase form.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (7/2 -100%) Minniemum	3.5 7/2(-100%)	(1) Minniemum 7/2, Tends to take a strong hold but ran her best race when second of 14 over 3m at Doncaster in December. Looked all set to go one better when unseating her rider at the last at Catterick subsequently and seems highly likely to give another good account. About 4l clear when unseating at the final flight at Catterick (3m1f, soft) latest; up 5lb.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (7/2 +0%) Clararose	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(5) Clararose 7/2, Runner-up on her final start in bumpers last season and encouraging third on hurdling debut. Yet to build on that but could prove a different proposition upped markedly in trip for handicap debut. May show something new given a very different trip (upped from 2m) for this handicap debut.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (8/1 +68%) Harkangel	8 8/1(+68%)	(11) Harkangel 8/1, Some promise when fourth of 14 in a 21f Sedgefield handicap on reappearance in November but comfortably held at Ffos Las and Doncaster since. Has work to do. Four handicaps (2m, 2m5f, 2m4f and 3m); 5lb out of the weights; 5lb claimer is recruited.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (16/1 +20%) Sinurita	16 16/1(+20%)	(9) Sinurita 16/1, Modest maiden hurdler who failed to build on the promise of last run when failing to beat a rival in 10-runner handicap at Taunton (19f, good to soft, 10/1) 64 days ago. Up in trip. Second at Bangor (2m3f, good) last August but only one echo of that since; new trip.

LTO Selection:

MINNIEMUM unseated Richard Patrick at the last at Catterick on her most recent outing and can put the record straight here. The Henry Daly-trained mare was well in command at the time and, given the handicapper still put her up 5lb, she looks to be the most intriguing option. The unexposed Clararose, who goes handicapping for the first time, is feared most, while Ya Know Yaseff is the pick of the rest.

MINNIEMUM had the race at her mercy when unseating her rider at the final flight at Catterick last time and can gain compensation. Handicap-debutante Clararose is very interesting upped markedly in trip given her earlier promise. Tequila Blaze could also figure off her reduced mark.

Shesupincourt has won two of her last four starts but MINNIEMUM is taken to make amends for her last-hurdle unseat at Catterick.

14:55 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:05 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 3) 25f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (6/5 +40%) Shighness	1.2 6/5(+40%)	(3) Shighness 6/5, Consistent performer over hurdles last term and bettered previous efforts over fences when runner-up at Wetherby last time. Still room for improvement in jumping, so could up her game again. Clear second at Wetherby most recently, doing her best work at finish; possibilities.
2	1 2nd (1) (9/4 -38%) Eureka Creek	2.25 9/4(-38%)	(1) Eureka Creek 9/4, Winning hurdler/chaser who produced another solid display when third in mares' handicap chase at Cheltenham (20.6f) 7 weeks ago, giving best only late on behind a less exposed pair. Leading claims in these calmer waters if she stays. Emma Lavelle's first runner at Catterick; ran well in deeper field at Cheltenham last time.
3	4 3rd (4) (22/1 +12%) West Lawn	22 22/1(+12%)	(4) West Lawn 22/1, Winning pointer and successful twice over hurdles at Hexham in 2022. Has looked very limited over fences, though, and he's a long way out of the weights. Modest mare who is well out of the weights; easily the least likely winner.
4	2 4th (2) (3/1 -60%) Eleanor Bob	3 3/1(-60%)	(2) Eleanor Bob 3/1, Much improved when bagging pair of small field mares' handicap chases early in 2022 and showed she retains all of her ability back from a lengthy absence when 4¼ lengths fourth of 10 at Haydock in November. Disappointing next time but this looks easier. Ran poorly on latest outing but may rebound in this smaller field back down in grade.

LTO Selection:

ELEANOR BOB was well below par in the Tommy Whittle at Haydock, having been well supported, but it would come as no surprise were Venetia Williams' charge to bounce back in these calmer waters. Eureka Creek weakened into third over an extended 2m4f at Cheltenham, but earlier indications gave the impression this longer trip would suit. She looks the most likely threat, although Shighness shouldn't be underestimated following an encouraging second at Wetherby.

EUREKA CREEK is nicely handicapped and took a firm step back in the right direction when third at Cheltenham 49 days ago, so she's worth siding with in this less competitive scenario, with the step back up in trip unlikely to pose a problem. Shighness is the main danger although Eleanor Bob should take a hand if she can put a poor run behind her.

Back in calmer waters, EUREKA CREEK looks poised to regain the winning thread. Shighness is feared most.

15:05 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 3) 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:17 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (7/4 +7%) The Craftymaster	1.75 7/4(+7%)	(5) The Craftymaster 7/4, Thrived in staying handicaps in recent months, digging deep under pressure to bring up the hat-trick at Wolverhampton (16.5f) 2 weeks ago. Remains less exposed than most and he may yet have more to offer. Shortlisted. Bids for a four-timer and has a solid chance if as effective back on Polytrack.
2	6 2nd (6) (14/1 -100%) Foinix	14 14/1(-100%)	(6) Foinix 14/1, Visored for 1st time, very good second of 8 in handicap (18/1) at Chelmsford City (13.3f) 15 days ago, headway over 2f out and running on. Needs to build on that now. Second at Chelmsford last time; 4lb below his sole winning mark and could play a part.
3	2 3rd (2) (3/1 +25%) Rolypolymoly	3 3/1(+25%)	(2) Rolypolymoly 3/1, 50/1 and blinkered for 1st time, very good second of 9 in handicap at this course (10f, AW) 9 days ago, hanging left 1f out and keeping on. That may not prove his limit for this yard stepping back up in trip. Second over 1m2f here last time; dual hurdles winner, but unraced beyond 1m4f on the Flat.
3	3 3rd (3) (5/2 +17%) Easy Equation	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(3) Easy Equation 5/2, First run since leaving J. S. Moore when creditable second of 12 in handicap (9/4) at Southwell (16.5f) 43 days ago, conceding first run. Worth a second look here on the back of that. Not prolific (3-37), but he could go well having been placed in both starts over C&D.
5th	7 5th (7) (40/1 -186%) Duveen	40 40/1(-186%)	(7) Duveen 40/1, Maiden who ran below best when fifth of 8 in handicap (6/1) at Chelmsford City (13.3f) 15 days ago, finding little. Others more persuasive. Plenty to find with a couple of these on recent efforts and is now 0-15; look elsewhere.
6th	4 6th (4) (12/1 -100%) Winklevi	12 12/1(-100%)	(4) Winklevi 12/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 10/3, fifth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f) in September, headed home turn and weakening straight. Comes here operating from career-low mark if 5-month break has perked him up. Yard amongst the winners. 5lb below his last winning mark and he may enjoy the run of the race out in front.
7th	1 7th (1) (22/1 -10%) Arthalot	22 22/1(-10%)	(1) Arthalot 22/1, Ran best race for a while when fourth on the Flat at Bath (13f) back in the autumn but essentially disappointed over hurdles since. Others preferred. 1-25 under rules and beaten miles on only AW start; easily passed over.

LTO Selection:

ROLYPOLYMOLY was making his first start on the Flat for this stable when finishing a running-on second over an inadequate 1m2f last month and, back up to 2m off an unchanged mark, he may be able to get his blinkered-head home in front. The Craftymaster rates as the main danger to the selection but he will need to defy a career-high mark in order to take the gold medal. Easy Equation made a pleasing start to life with Charlie Fellowes when finishing second over an extended 2m at Southwell on his latest outing and is likely to enter the reckoning.

THE CRAFTYMASTER has gone from strength-to-strength in staying handicaps in recent weeks, digging deep under pressure to bring up the hat-trick at Wolverhampton 2 weeks ago. He gets the vote to defy the assessor again and complete the 4-timer. Easy Equation produced a solid first effort for his new yard when second at Southwell recently and he's feared, ahead of Winklevi and Rolypolymoly.

Despite still having to prove himself on Polytrack, THE CRAFTYMASTER (nap) is taken to extend his winning sequence to four.

15:17 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:25 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (10/3 +0%) Globe Player	3.333333 10/3(+0%)	(2) Globe Player 10/3, Fair form when third in 2 maiden hurdles in the autumn. Not at the same level when beaten 26 lengths into third on his 20.5f course handicap debut in December but he remains unexposed now stepping up in trip with cheekpieces added. Favourite for handicap debut here (2m4f) but floundered; cheekpieces go on.
2	9 2nd (9) (28/1 -40%) Fox's Socks	28 28/1(-40%)	(9) Fox's Socks 28/1, Well-beaten third in 20.5f course handicap chase on his debut for this yard in September but ran poorly at Doncaster (2m) since and likely best watched back hurdling with stamina far from assured. Back over hurdles today and unraced beyond 2m4f; 5lb out of the handicap.
3	4 3rd (4) (16/1 +20%) Diger Daudaie	16 16/1(+20%)	(4) Diger Daudaie 16/1, Fairly useful hurdler for Charlie Longsdon earlier in his career but bled on his final start in 2020/21 and comfortably held in 2 outings for new yard since returning from an absence. After 994 days off, did not show enough at 40-1 in two runs for new yard; market can guide.
4	3 4th (3) (9/2 -13%) Myfanwy's Magic	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(3) Myfanwy's Magic 9/2, Big step forward at the second attempt over hurdles when runner-up in Warwick novice (2m, heavy) in November. Not in quite same form at Ludlow since but goes handicapping off a workable mark. Further improvement may well be possible over this much longer trip on handicap debut.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (5/4 +29%) Zwicky	1.25 5/4(+29%)	(6) Zwicky 5/4, Won 3 times in and handicap company last year and shaped well when third in a big field at Doncaster in November. Not seen to best effect when third in a steadily-run Hexham handicap in December and no surprise were he to resume his progression now stepping up in trip with Harry Cobden up. Respected for sequence this season and makes plenty of appeal over this longer trip.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (11/2 +15%) Jaramillo	5.5 11/2(+15%)	(1) Jaramillo 11/2, Unreliable individual who struggled in 3 outings (2 hurdle, 1 Flat) in 2023. Possible he needed the outing after a break at Ascot just before Christmas but he's a hard one to be confident about. Struggled since February win; 203 days off before latest; not proven beyond 2m4f.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (22/1 -175%) Ithaka	22 22/1(-175%)	(7) Ithaka 22/1, Landed a gamble in a Wincanton handicap hurdle in March. There's been little to shout about since but his mark has come back down and he needs keeping a close eye on in the betting in a change of headgear (tongue tie off, first-time hood on). Standout effort when a well-backed winner last March (2m5f, good to soft); hooded today.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (28/1 -100%) Zettabyte	28 28/1(-100%)	(5) Zettabyte 28/1, Modest maiden hurdler in Ireland who was second in a maiden chase there in October. First outing since leaving Gordon Elliott when well held in Wincanton handicap hurdle 3 weeks ago. Cheekpieces refitted. Needs to have come on a fair bit. 0-9 for Gordon Elliott; heavy defeat at 50-1 on debut for new yard; usual cheekpieces back.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (66/1 -100%) Massons Castle	66 66/1(-100%)	(8) Massons Castle 66/1, Hurdles winner in Ireland. Remote second in course handicap chase on his yard debut in September and pulled up both starts since. Tongue strap refitted on this return to hurdling. Lots to prove. Pulled up chasing on last two starts, when soft/heavy ground may have been against him.

LTO Selection:

Proven at this sort of level, ZWICKY has progressed this season and, based on his potential for further improvement now that he steps up in trip, the seven-year-old earns the vote. With stamina more proven than some, Diger Daudaie also enters calculations, while Ithaka hasn't enjoyed much luck in recent starts but has faced stiffer tests, so cannot be ruled out. The betting can guide to Myfanwy's Magic, who takes a big step up in trip here.

ZWICKY's latest third in a muddling race at Hexham probably shouldn't be taken to suggest his progress has levelled off and he gets the nod now stepping up to 3m under Harry Cobden. Although Globe Player was a well-held third on his course handicap debut last month he retains potential as a lightly-raced type and is feared most unless the betting speaks for Ithaka.

This could be a weak race and ZWICKY (nap) may well have an excellent chance to register his third win this season.

15:25 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:35 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 25f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (7/1 -17%) Champ Royal	7 7/1(-17%)	(4) Champ Royal 7/1, Looked better than ever when making a winning start for this yard at Hexham in October and got back on the up with a likeable display to score at Musselburgh 46 days ago. Well respected. 5lb rise for Musselburgh win is offset by Edward Austin's handy claim.
2	6 2nd (6) (11/8 +66%) Shantou Moon	1.375 11/8(+66%)	(6) Shantou Moon 11/8, 15/2, career best when winning 10-runner handicap hurdle at this C&D (soft) 22 days ago, readily. Seems to be getting his act together and looks worth a chance to follow up. Commands respect, having bounced back to form in C&D event last month.
3	5 3rd (5) (18/1 +18%) Not Staying Long	18 18/1(+18%)	(5) Not Staying Long 18/1, Won 3-runner novice hurdle over C&D a year ago on final run for Patrick Neville. Much better effort for current stable when fourth in handicap at Newcastle last time but mark demands more. Return to Catterick is a plus but the forecast deep ground is a negative.
4	2 4th (2) (10/1 -82%) Guernesey	10 10/1(-82%)	(2) Guernesey 10/1, Showed he retains plenty of ability on his first outing for this yard after 7 months off when second at Kelso (25.8f) in November. Just respectable efforts since but this sort of test should suit. Still unexposed at this sort of distance and is an interesting contender.
5th	7 5th (7) (4/1 +38%) Balkotic	4 4/1(+38%)	(7) Balkotic 4/1, Ended last term in good form, scoring at Hexham/over C&D. Solid efforts at this track the last twice and is well capable from this sort of mark. Has a solid record over C&D and in visor; likely to go well.
1	1 \|F\| (1) (13/2 -117%) Sam's Choice	6.5 13/2(-117%)	(1) Sam's Choice 13/2, Won a Leopardstown handicap (20f) for Gordon Elliott last season but yet to fire for current yard. Edging down the weights and cheekpieces could help. Shapes as if this longer trip will suit on third start for new stable.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (15/2 -150%) Danny The Fence	7.5 15/2(-150%)	(3) Danny The Fence 15/2, Winner in hurdle at Fairyhouse in November. 13/2, shaped as if still in form when sixth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (22.9f, soft) 18 days ago, best work finish. Could make his presence felt in this less competitive event. Irish hurdler who gives the impression he'll be suited by this extra distance.

LTO Selection:

SHANTOU MOON looked value for more than the winning margin when scoring over C&D last time out, and a 5lb higher mark shouldn't inconvenience him as he aims to follow up. The seven-year-old gets the vote ahead of Balkotic and Champ Royal, who has been a revelation since joining Susan Corbett and could improve for going up in trip after winning over just short of three miles at Musselburgh.

SHANTOU MOON had a good deal in hand when scoring over C&D last time and is well worth a chance to go in again. Fellow last-time-out winner Champ Royal is a danger and Danny The Fence is a notable Irish challenger.

The suggestion is SAM'S CHOICE, ahead of Guernesey, in an open contest.

15:35 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:47 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (11/5 +45%) Sassy Redhead	2.2 11/5(+45%)	(7) Sassy Redhead 11/5, C&D winner. Latest win here in December. Respectable 1¼ lengths second of 10 to Nubough in handicap (9/4) at this C&D (AW) 9 days ago, hampered early. Well drawn again and big shout. Loves it here; found only Nubough too good nine days ago; may well reverse the placings.
2	5 2nd (5) (6/1 +14%) Miss Moonshine	6 6/1(+14%)	(5) Miss Moonshine 6/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 11 runs last year. Latest win here in December. 9/2, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 26 days ago. Not ruled out. C&D winner on New Year's Eve; usual 7lb claimer now replaced by Hollie Doyle; in the mix.
3	6 3rd (6) (8/1 +80%) Nordic Glory	8 8/1(+80%)	(6) Nordic Glory 8/1, 5-time course winner. Latest win here in October. 25/1, last of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 18 days ago. Others make more appeal. Seems to have gone off the boil, last of all at Wolverhampton 18 days ago; needs a revival.
4	10 4th (10) (11/1 -57%) Savannah Smiles	11 11/1(-57%)	(10) Savannah Smiles 11/1, C&D winner. Good second of 9 in minor event (15/2) at this C&D (AW) 7 days ago. Leniently treated and could get involved again with a clear run. Beaten a head here last week and won over C&D off 8lb higher last summer; big chance.
5th	1 5th (1) (7/1 -110%) Nubough	7 7/1(-110%)	(1) Nubough 7/1, Won 10-runner handicap (10/1) at this C&D (AW) 9 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Sassy Redhead, kept up to work. Carries penalty. Not an obvious sort for the follow-up. Ended two-year drought over C&D nine days ago; penalty makes this a tougher assignment.
6th	8 6th (8) (12/1 -20%) Lion Ring	12 12/1(-20%)	(8) Lion Ring 12/1, One win from 38 Flat runs. Winner at Chelmsford City in October. Creditable 2 lengths fifth of 10 to Nubough in handicap at this C&D (AW, 7/1) 9 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Not discounted. 1-38; typically showed bright speed when fifth over C&D last week; place prospects.
7th	9 7th (9) (14/1 +30%) Captain Wentworth	14 14/1(+30%)	(9) Captain Wentworth 14/1, Eighth of 9 in handicap (25/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 21 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. 14-race maiden; has shaped on last two starts as if requiring 7f+.
8th	4 8th (4) (4/1 +33%) Vitalline	4 4/1(+33%)	(4) Vitalline 4/1, Course winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. Good third of 7 in handicap (10/3) at Southwell (7.1f) 15 days ago. Proving consistent and is likely to be on the premises again. Running creditably at present, well treated on old form and drop back to 6f could suit.
9th	3 9th (3) (16/1 -100%) Kitbag	16 16/1(-100%)	(3) Kitbag 16/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in December. Sixth of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f, 10/3) 15 days ago. Usually reliable, so no surprise if he's back on his game. Unplaced three times since a win, latest effort a poor one; needs to get back on track.

LTO Selection:

BOOM BOOM POW gave the impression that her turn to be in the winner's enclosure may be imminent when being collared close home over 6f at Chelmsford most recently and, off an unchanged mark, she looks sure to make her presence felt once more. Last-time-out winner Nubough warrants consideration, but a 4lb penalty asks another question of him, while Savannah Smiles is taken to fill the frame after an admirable second-placed finish off the same mark over C&D last week.

Having scored over C&D in December, SASSY REDHEAD wasn't seen to best effect when second (to Nubough) here recently and, if more goes her way from the ideal draw, she could get back to winning ways. Several others arrive in form but Boom Boom Pow and Savannah Smiles could emerge as the main dangers.

In receipt of weight all round, SAVANNAH SMILES gets the verdict, with Sassy Redhead second choice and Vitalline also feared.

15:47 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:55 Dundalk Claimer 7f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	8 1st (8) (13/2 +68%) River Derwent	6.5 13/2(+68%)	(8) River Derwent 13/2, Modest gelding. 12/1 and blinkered for 1st time, improved on recent efforts to win 14-runner handicap at this C&D 2 days ago, pushed out. Won his 3rd race when taking a C&D handicap two days ago; a bit to find but can run well.
2	4 2nd (4) (13/2 -95%) Notforalongtime	6.5 13/2(-95%)	(4) Notforalongtime 13/2, Well-backed 2/1, didn't need to improve to win 14-runner claimer at this C&D a couple of months ago by head from Monzoon, staying on to lead final strides. Shortlist material. Won a C&D claimer in December, beating Monzoon narrowly; he is a big player again.
3	6 3rd (6) (9/2 +68%) The Cola Brasil	4.5 9/2(+68%)	(6) The Cola Brasil 9/2, Fair gelding. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 9/1, good second of 14 in handicap at this C&D 2 days ago. Just denied in a C&D handicap two days ago (hung left); has a bit to find on these terms.
4	2 4th (2) (6/1 +14%) Winemaker	6 6/1(+14%)	(2) Winemaker 6/1, Again ran creditably when fifth of 13 in handicap (17/2) at this C&D 2 weeks ago. Not without each-way hope. Better efforts the last twice over C&D; should be involved with a repeat.
5th	14 5th (14) (28/1 -180%) Western Cape	28 28/1(-180%)	(14) Western Cape 28/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Again ran below form when eleventh of 13 in handicap (28/1) at this C&D 2 weeks ago. Has to improve on recent efforts, though Colin Keane taking the ride is noteworthy.
6th	7 6th (7) (4/1 +88%) Allo Arry	4 4/1(+88%)	(7) Allo Arry 4/1, Winner at Laytown in September. Again wasn't at his best when eighth of 13 in handicap at this C&D (8/1) 2 weeks ago. Fancied to feature in this company. Laytown maiden winner hasn't been at his best here last twice but a chance if rebounding.
7th	5 7th (5) (4/1 +50%) Dutch Glory	4 4/1(+50%)	(5) Dutch Glory 4/1, C&D winner. 5/1, shaped better than the bare result when 1¾ lengths third of 14 to Sunset Nova in handicap at this C&D 44 days ago, never nearer after slowly away. Not taken lightly. Consistent sort has won over C&D and solid runs in defeat last twice; can be involved.
8th	16 8th (16) (12/1 +40%) Sunset Nova	12 12/1(+40%)	(16) Sunset Nova 12/1, 3-time C&D winner, latest in December. Creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f, 12/1) 7 days ago, better placed than most. RESERVE. Ran a solid race over a mile here a week ago; a bit to find if getting in; reserve.
9th	3 9th (3) (9/1 -13%) Monzoon	9 9/1(-13%)	(3) Monzoon 9/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 11/2, ran well on first outing since leaving Noel C. Kelly when second of 14 in handicap at this course (8f) 7 weeks ago. Just denied by Notforalongtime in a C&D claimer; 2nd in a 1m handicap since; be involved.
10th	10 10th (10) (125/1 -468%) Tarbet	125 125/1(-468%)	(10) Tarbet 125/1, Fared no better after 9 weeks off when sixth of 10 in handicap (18/1) at Chelmsford City (6f) 4 months ago. First run for yard after leaving Ismail Mohammed. Five runs in sprints in UK; has a bit to find with some of these on yard debut.
11th	9 11th (9) (33/1 -65%) Hezahunk	33 33/1(-65%)	(9) Hezahunk 33/1, Modest gelding. Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Respectable 3½ lengths seventh of 14 to River Derwent in handicap at this C&D (11/1) 2 days ago, not clear run. Maiden was soundly beaten in a C&D handicap two days ago and has a tough task.
12th	12 12th (12) (33/1 -18%) Might And Mercy	33 33/1(-18%)	(12) Might And Mercy 33/1, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 6/1, twelfth of 13 in handicap at this course (6f) 58 days ago. Inconsistent so easy enough to look elsewhere. C&D winner last year was poor over 6f last time and has to bounce back.
13th	13 13th (13) (33/1 -175%) Invincible Larne	33 33/1(-175%)	(13) Invincible Larne 33/1, 11/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving John McConnell when last of 14 in handicap at this course (6f) 17 days ago, very slowly away. Blinkers on 1st time. Good run in a C&D claimer but a poor run on debut for this yard; blinkers tried.
14th	11 14th (11) (125/1 -213%) Gometra Ginty	125 125/1(-213%)	(11) Gometra Ginty 125/1, Offered little after 4 months off when tailed-off ninth of 12 in maiden hurdle at Punchestown (16.1f, heavy, 150/1) on NH debut 4 days ago. Fair on the Flat, poor on last run. A 9-time turf winner in UK; tailed-off over hurdles 4 days ago; best watched.

LTO Selection:

NOTFORALONGTIME justified strong support in the market when scoring over C&D in December and Laura Hourigan's charge looks to have been found a suitable opportunity to complete a double. Having posted a promising second on his stable bow in a handicap here last time out, Monzoon cannot be taken lightly reverting to this company. Winemaker and Dutch Glory are other likely players judged on the ratings.

NOTFORALONGTIME landed a few tidy bets when recording a third course success here a couple of months ago and kept to claiming company, Laura Hourigan's 7-y-o looks sure to go close again. This is Allo Arry's first go in this grade so he could be the one to give the selection most to think about, with Dutch Glory and Monzoon another couple fancied to feature.

Winner of a similar race over C&D in December, beating Monzoon narrowly, NOTFORALONGTIME can repeat the feat.

15:55 Dundalk Claimer 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:00 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (10/3 -77%) Hobb's Delight	3.333333 10/3(-77%)	(3) Hobb's Delight 10/3, Improved when dead-heating on Fontwell handicap debut (19f, soft) on Boxing Day and backed that up when second of 12 over C&D 16 days ago. Nudged up 4 lb but he's unexposed as a stayer and may have more to come. Dead-heated for first at Fontwell (2m3f) and good second of 12 over C&D; firmly in the mix.
2	7 2nd (7) (15/2 -67%) Fantomas	7.5 15/2(-67%)	(7) Fantomas 15/2, Chase winner last season. Best effort over hurdles this term when second of 11 over C&D in October. Off since but claims if resuming in similar form. Bits of 2023 hurdles form give him a chance, including his C&D second in October latest.
3	2 3rd (2) (20/1 +9%) Ballynaheer	20 20/1(+9%)	(2) Ballynaheer 20/1, Runner-up on his completed outing in points. Beaten a long way in maiden hurdles but could come into his own now handicapping over longer distances. Has not shown much over hurdles but tries a new trip on this handicap debut.
4	6 4th (6) (16/1 +43%) Release The Kraken	16 16/1(+43%)	(6) Release The Kraken 16/1, Modest maiden hurdler for Nicky Richards. Failed to complete all 3 starts for Laura Morgan last winter and pulled up on Ludlow stable debut in November. Can only watch. Thrown in on old form; failed to complete in three runs for L Morgan and one for new yard.
5th	5 5th (5) (8/1 +0%) Inchester D'amsyl	8 8/1(+0%)	(5) Inchester D'amsyl 8/1, Maiden who showed a bit first 2 starts in novice hurdles. Yet to kick on in handicaps but shaped as if better for the run following 5 months off when fifth at Exeter (21.5f) 6 weeks ago. Should have more to offer. Three handicaps; fifth of 15 at Exeter (2m5f) latest was a bit more encouraging; new trip.
6th	4 6th (4) (80/1 -300%) Matoury	80 80/1(-300%)	(4) Matoury 80/1, Well held in bumpers but shaped with some encouragement when third in a pair of Market Rasen novice hurdles last summer. Looks on a competitive mark if he's ready to roll after 7 months off. Better over hurdles than in bumpers; off since June and improvement is still needed.
7th	1 7th (1) (5/1 -82%) Getaway Glory	5 5/1(-82%)	(1) Getaway Glory 5/1, Winning Irish pointer with a good pedigree and has shown clear ability in his 3 qualifying runs and rates a likely improver now handicapping over this much longer trip. Also tongue tied first time. No great shock were he to come into his own in tongue-tie over new trip on handicap debut.
8	8 \|F\| (8) (2/1 +64%) Hermes Le Gris	2 2/1(+64%)	(8) Hermes Le Gris 2/1, Disappointing in handicap hurdles and 2 chases for Warren Greatrex in the first half of last year but has been the subject of a very interesting trainer change ahead of his reappearance. Market confidence would look significant. 0-12; left Warren Greatrex for £2,500 in October; back over hurdles, without the hood.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (8/1 +71%) Hammer Dan	8 8/1(+71%)	(9) Hammer Dan 8/1, Has yet to show much, including on 2m Uttoxeter handicap debut after wind surgery. Steps up significantly in trip after a further 4 months off. Could only consider if backed. Beaten at least 30l in a bumper and four attempts over hurdles; much longer trip this time.

LTO Selection:

Narrowly denied over this course and distance 16 days ago, HOBB'S DELIGHT could go one better if he copes with a 4lb rise imposed for that near miss. Fantomas also posted a solid effort when second over C&D when last seen and can go well on his first run since October. Matoury is unexposed as a stayer and completes the shortlist.

Robbie Llewellyn is making a name for himself with new recruits and HERMES LE GRIS appeals as another who might be turned around by a switch to the Wiltshire-based handler. Market support for handicap newcomer Getaway Glory would make him a possible big threat. Recent C&D runner-up Hobb's Delight is also respected in an interesting finale.

The most solid claims belong to HOBB'S DELIGHT who has been first and second in handicaps on his last two starts, the latter over C&D.

16:00 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:05 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (Evens +39%) Brunello Breeze	0 Evens(+39%)	(5) Brunello Breeze Evens, Career best when winning 11-runner handicap at this C&D (5/4) 25 days ago, readily. Expected to be bang there. Goes well here and is thriving; up 6lb for C&D success last month; looks the answer.
2	4 2nd (4) (3/1 -33%) Asgard's Captain	3 3/1(-33%)	(4) Asgard's Captain 3/1, Two wins from 6 runs last year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 11/8) 9 days ago. Not taken lightly. Progressive; won on three of last five starts; respectable fifth on latest; shortlisted.
3	8 3rd (8) (40/1 -60%) Absolute Dream	40 40/1(-60%)	(8) Absolute Dream 40/1, Course winner. 25/1, last of 11 in handicap at this course (8f) 11 days ago, not seen to best effect having raced without any cover. Still, others make more appeal now upped in trip. Hard to predict and poor on latest start but is ridden by one of the better amateurs.
4	7 4th (7) (22/1 +33%) Mass Consumption	22 22/1(+33%)	(7) Mass Consumption 22/1, Last of 9 in handicap at this course (16.2f, 16/1) 11 days ago, dropping away from 3f out. Visor replaces cheekpieces now but plenty to prove at present back down in trip. Tailed off here 11 days ago; needs drop in trip/different headgear to make big difference.
5th	1 5th (1) (5/1 +0%) Red Treasure	5 5/1(+0%)	(1) Red Treasure 5/1, Winner at 6/7f who ran well and would have finished closer still but for losing momentum at a crucial stage when runner-up at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in November. Below best at Lingfield a month later but likely type to bounce back and Simon Walker a positive booking. Claims on second at Wolverhampton in November; has to put poor last run behind her.
6th	2 6th (2) (22/1 -38%) Flylikeaneagle	22 22/1(-38%)	(2) Flylikeaneagle 22/1, Eight wins from 31 Flat runs. 33/1, last of 11 in handicap at this course (1m) 17 days ago. Back up in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter. None too consistent; pulled hard when disappointing last time; others appeal more.
7th	3 7th (3) (80/1 -471%) Balranald	80 80/1(-471%)	(3) Balranald 80/1, Chase/hurdles winner who ran well below best in a couple of hurdle outings during second half of last year. Passed over returned to the level. Unraced on Flat in Britain; well held last two hurdles starts; risky.
8th	6 8th (6) (6/1 -9%) Loom Large	6 6/1(-9%)	(6) Loom Large 6/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. 7/2, respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at this C&D in October, dropping away only late on having taken a strong hold. Not discounted back from 3 months off. C&D winner in October; just 1lb higher and not discounted after three months off.

LTO Selection:

BRUNELLO BREEZE arrives here having won two of his last three starts and a 6lb rise for the most recent of those victories, which came over C&D, may not be enough to stop him. That said, Asgard's Captain is another with strong form claims and he appears to be the main threat to the selection, ahead of Loom Large and Red Treasure.

BRUNELLO BREEZE has been resurgent in blinkers in recent months, making it 2 wins from his last 3 starts when readily taking a C&D handicap 25 days ago. He earns the vote to continue the good work, with Red Treasure, back from a short break, and Asgard's Captain, who may not have been ideally suited to the track at Lingfield last time, heading the dangers.

The most solid profile belongs to BRUNELLO BREEZE (nap) who loves this track and was a ready C&D scorer early in January.

16:05 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:10 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (10/11 +0%) Letthedustsettle	0.909091 10/11(+0%)	(1) Letthedustsettle 10/11, Winning pointer who came good over hurdles in C&D handicap 9 days ago. Did that comfortably and looks sure to make a bold bid to defy his 7 lb penalty. Comfortable win over C&D last week; penalty is offset by Cameron Iles's useful 7lb claim.
2	4 2nd (4) (22/1 +12%) Wotyoudunnow Buddy	22 22/1(+12%)	(4) Wotyoudunnow Buddy 22/1, Showed fair form on the second of 3 outings in bumpers. Little impact in novice hurdles but handicaps provide him with a more realistic chance. Blinkered first time. Far from solid on hurdles form but is a possible improver now handicapping.
3	2 3rd (2) (11/2 +27%) Lenebane	5.5 11/2(+27%)	(2) Lenebane 11/2, Got back on track when fifth of 11 at Doncaster (16.5f, good) in November but not in quite the same form when filling the same position at Musselburgh since. Maiden who may be competitive off current mark and with William Maggs claiming 7lb.
4	3 4th (3) (3/1 -9%) Belle Na Bann	3 3/1(-9%)	(3) Belle Na Bann 3/1, Dual winner for Neil Mulholland in summer 2022 and back on track for Micky Hammond when scoring at Newcastle and over C&D around the turn of the year. Likely to go well on hat-trick bid. Registered heavy-ground wins the last twice, latest over C&D; has to be feared.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (7/1 +42%) Bleue Verte	7 7/1(+42%)	(5) Bleue Verte 7/1, Showed ability when fifth on sole outing in France. Well beaten in maiden/novice hurdles on first 2 starts for this yard but shaped better than the result when fifth of 15 on her 19.5f Hereford handicap hurdle debut 18 days ago, leading for long way. Drop back in trip may help. Failed to get home over 2m3f last time; open to improvement back down in trip.

LTO Selection:

BELLE NA BANN continues to go from strength to strength and the hat-trick looks very much on the cards following a comfortable success over C&D on New Year's Day. Emma Smith-Chaston's 3lb claim continues to be a plus, and the Micky Hammond-trained mare should have too much for Lenebane and Letthedustsettle, who has a 7lb penalty to overcome for an easy victory over track and trip last week.

LETTHEDUSTSETTLE won nicely over C&D last week and his 7 lb penalty is offset by Cameron Iles' claim so he could take a bit of stopping if coping with the quick turnaround. The hat-trick seeking Belle Na Bann may give him most to do ahead of Bleue Verte, who was better than the result on her recent handicap debut.

Unexposed LETTHEDUSTSETTLE is taken to complete a quickfire Catterick double. Belle Na Bann is feared most.

16:10 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:20 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (6/1 +8%) Mick's Spirit	6 6/1(+8%)	(3) Mick's Spirit 6/1, Four-time C&D winner. 9/2, fifth of 6 in handicap over C&D (AW) 18 days ago. Visor back on. Same mark as 5f AW win in October; ran flat with visor off latest; chance with it back on.
2	8 2nd (8) (11/2 -38%) Darlo Pride	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(8) Darlo Pride 11/2, In good form since the autumn, winning 3, including over C&D. Also second over C&D just before Christmas and enough in his latest Wolverhampton fourth to think he's still in form. Blossomed in AW handicaps; consistent in defeat since latest win (C&D).
3	1 3rd (1) (16/1 +0%) The Defiant	16 16/1(+0%)	(1) The Defiant 16/1, Three-time C&D winner. Last of 5 in handicap (10/1) at Brighton (5.3f, heavy) when last seen in October. Might be best watched this time. Three C&D wins; can go well fresh and 4lb lower than latest win last June; not ruled out.
4	6 4th (6) (2/1 +56%) Glamorous Express	2 2/1(+56%)	(6) Glamorous Express 2/1, Course winner over 6f in November. 11/2, creditable third of 8 in C&D handicap since nearest finish. Respected. Has had just 3 AW runs but won over 6f here in November and good late work over C&D since.
5th	7 5th (7) (11/2 +45%) Pablo Del Pueblo	5.5 11/2(+45%)	(7) Pablo Del Pueblo 11/2, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Bit below form third of 8 in handicap over C&D 9 days ago, left poorly placed. Three sprint wins on this track; fair claims on his close 2nd over C&D at Christmas.
6th	5 6th (5) (8/1 +0%) Sir Rodneyredblood	8 8/1(+0%)	(5) Sir Rodneyredblood 8/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 14 runs last year. Latest win at Chelmsford in December. 12/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 23 days ago. Multiple AW wins, three here; mostly kept to 6f of late; squeak on 5f form last winter.
7th	2 7th (2) (18/1 -200%) La Roca Del Fuego	18 18/1(-200%)	(2) La Roca Del Fuego 18/1, C&D winner. Failed to fire on turf at the start of last summer. As a result he's dropped to a good mark ahead of a return to his favoured AW but it's possible he'll need this after 7 months off. C&D winner; down to good mark but lightly raced of late and off since last June.
8th	4 8th (4) (13/2 -160%) Thank The Lord	6.5 13/2(-160%)	(4) Thank The Lord 13/2, Three wins from 13 runs last year. Respectable third of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford (6f, 16/5) 43 days ago, doing too much too soon. Interesting back at 5f from a handy draw. First 6f win at Chelmsford in December; latest 5f run came in a lower grade.

LTO Selection:

PABLO DEL PUEBLO was third in a higher grade over C&D nine days ago and a reproduction of that level of form would give him a big chance in a race of this nature. Sir Rodneyredblood failed to fire last time but is a player based on his previous success at Chelmsford, while Thank The Lord and Darlo Pride are also noted.

THANK THE LORD is well drawn for a prominent racer and can strike for the second time this winter. Glamorous Express has taken well to AW recently and is second choice ahead of Darlo Pride.

Preference is for GLAMOROUS EXPRESS who has taken well to Polytrack and surely has another race in him on this surface

16:20 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:25 Dundalk Handicap 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	8 1st (8) (11/8 +54%) Aisling Oscar	1.375 11/8(+54%)	(8) Aisling Oscar 11/8, 6/1, career best when winning 7-runner handicap at this course (8f) 17 days ago, by ½ length from Mary Bagot. That was a muddling affair, but he's still respected in his follow-up bid from a 4 lb higher mark. Won over 1m last time, beating Mary Bagot; up 4lb and down in trip; run another big race.
2	5 2nd (5) (5/1 -50%) Mary Bagot	5 5/1(-50%)	(5) Mary Bagot 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden who improved when ½-length second of 7 to Aisling Oscar in handicap at this course (8f, 6/1) 17 days ago. Must enter calculations. Just run down close home by Aisling Oscar over a mile here last time; 3lb better off now.
3	4 3rd (4) (16/1 -146%) Still She Blooms	16 16/1(-146%)	(4) Still She Blooms 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 28/1, eighth of 14 in maiden at this course (8f) 21 days ago, not knocked about. Can do better now handicapping. Should be more competitive dropped into handicaps, so check the market.
4	1 4th (1) (13/2 +0%) Signor Ferrari	6.5 13/2(+0%)	(1) Signor Ferrari 13/2, 10/1, 2 lengths fourth of 7 to Aisling Oscar in handicap at this course (8f) 17 days ago. Shouldn't be far away with a repeat. Not a clear run behind Aisling Oscar last time; 4lb better off and can get closer today.
5th	3 5th (3) (9/2 +63%) Poppadom	4.5 9/2(+63%)	(3) Poppadom 9/2, Modest maiden who didn't go with much promise switched to all-weather when eighth of 14 in nursery (10/1) at this C&D. Off 119 days. Below his best over C&D in October; down to an attractive mark if can recapture his best.
6th	2 6th (2) (14/1 -133%) Sovereign City	14 14/1(-133%)	(2) Sovereign City 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 22/1 and blinkered for 1st time, creditable sixth of 10 in handicap at this course (6f) 21 days ago. Not without hope. Was keen last time in first-time blinkers so not sure this step up in trip will suit.
7th	9 7th (9) (16/1 -78%) Rogerwaswrong	16 16/1(-78%)	(9) Rogerwaswrong 16/1, Poor maiden who ran below form in a first-time tongue strap when sixth of 11 in nursery at Gowran (7f, heavy) on final outing. Off 108 days. Makes polytrack debut. Third in a Bellewstown nursery but was below that at Gowran; has to improve on AW debut.
8th	7 8th (7) (12/1 -33%) Burn The Bridges	12 12/1(-33%)	(7) Burn The Bridges 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Twelfth of 13 in nursery (12/1) at this course (8f) 77 days ago, met some trouble. First run for yard after leaving John Patrick Murtagh. Visor on for 1st time. Was well beaten over 1m here last time; visor tried for a new yard.
9th	6 9th (6) (16/1 -14%) Maxwell Smart	16 16/1(-14%)	(6) Maxwell Smart 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, first run since leaving W. McCreery when eleventh of 14 in maiden at this course (8f) 21 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Makes handicap debut. Must improve. Made some late headway last time; worth a market check on handicap debut.

LTO Selection:

AISLING OSCAR was rated just 47 when making a winning handicap debut over 1m here 17 days ago and, with just 4lb more to shoulder, a quick follow-up success is a very feasible outcome if he copes with dropping back a furlong. Mary Bagot was a half-length second in that race and is noteworthy with a 3lb pull. Signor Ferrari (fourth) didn't get much luck in running that day and is also feared, despite having made little impression when previously tried over this trip.

STILL SHE BLOOMS has finished down the field all 3 starts to date, but she wasn't knocked about on her most recent outing and is bred to be better than the modest opening mark, so she could be worth chancing. Aising Oscar and Mary Bagot are closely matched on form, and they head the opposition.

3lb better off for a half length beating by Aisling Oscar over a mile here last time, MARY BAGOT might be able to turn the tables.

16:25 Dundalk Handicap 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:40 Newcastle Stakes (Class 4) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (5/2 +25%) True Promise	2.5 5/2(+25%)	(4) True Promise 5/2, £22,000 Washington DC gelding who made a promising start to his career when dead-heating in 12-runner minor event at this course (6f) on debut 25 days ago, challenging final 1f and keeping on. Possibilities with prospect of more to come. Dead-heated for 6f novice here on last month's debut; more on his plate under a penalty.
2	8 2nd (8) (2/1 +27%) Alreet Cha	2 2/1(+27%)	(8) Alreet Cha 2/1, Fair filly. Very good second of 6 in handicap (11/2) at this C&D 17 days ago, conceding first run in a slowly-run race. Worth considering on the back of that here. She has been threatening to win a race and latest C&D second can be upgraded; solid claims.
3	5 3rd (5) (13/8 -62%) Marmaduke Lemon	1.625 13/8(-62%)	(5) Marmaduke Lemon 13/8, Sioux Nation gelding who proved a different proposition second time out when second of 9 in novice event at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 2 weeks ago, pulling clear of remainder. Big player with a repeat. Big step forward when 2nd to red-hot favourite (pair well clear) at Wolverhampton latest.
4	7 4th (7) (25/1 -56%) Soldier's Class	25 25/1(-56%)	(7) Soldier's Class 25/1, €24,000 foal, €11,500 yearling, Soldier's Call gelding. Dam, maiden (stayed 7f), sister to 1m-1¼m winner Hefner. Dam a Listed-placed maiden; apprentice ridden; yard's newcomers usually better for a run.
5th	6 5th (6) (9/1 -20%) Angel Of The Bay	9 9/1(-20%)	(6) Angel Of The Bay 9/1, Twice-raced maiden. 4¼ lengths fifth of 12 to True Promise in minor event at this course (6f, 7/1) 25 days ago, nearest finish. Should improve further and this step up to 7f rates a plus. Two 6f runs here not devoid of promise but he'll need a fair bit more for the new trip.
6th	2 6th (2) (66/1 +0%) Busan	66 66/1(+0%)	(2) Busan 66/1, Mondialiste gelding. 8¼ lengths ninth of 12 to True Promise in minor event at this course (6f, 25/1) on debut 25 days ago, very green and plugging on without posing a threat. One for later on. 6f looked inadequate on last month's debut here; may not shine until tackling 1m+.
7th	1 7th (1) (100/1 +0%) The Follower	100 100/1(+0%)	(1) The Follower 100/1, Galileo Gold gelding who offered little in pair of novice events 5 months apart, latterly when eighth of 12 at Southwell (1m) 12 months ago. Handicaps more likely to be his bag moving forward. Poor form in two starts (big prices); returns from a year off; hard to recommend.
8th	9 8th (9) (150/1 -200%) Highclere Girl	150 150/1(-200%)	(9) Highclere Girl 150/1, Land Force filly. Did no better for debut when sixth of 9 in maiden at this C&D (40/1) 17 days ago, efforts 2f out and weakening. Likely type for low-grade handicaps. Modest form in two course runs this winter; handicaps more suitable after this.
9th	10 9th (10) (150/1 -88%) Queen Of Pop	150 150/1(-88%)	(10) Queen Of Pop 150/1, Once-raced maiden. Eighth of 9 in maiden at this C&D (80/1) on debut 17 days ago, always behind. Can only be watched. 80-1, slowly away and never in the hunt in a C&D maiden here 17 days ago; no appeal.
10th	3 10th (3) (33/1 +18%) Rose'aid	33 33/1(+18%)	(3) Rose'aid 33/1, Cotai Glory filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 7f/1m winner Do You Know and 7f-1m winner Star of Cashel. Market may well prove best guide. Withdrawn after refusing to enter stalls prior to intended debut, Aug 23. 28,000gns 2yo; half-sister to three winners; likely best watched on belated debut.

LTO Selection:

MARMADUKE LEMON took a big step forward from his debut when a narrow second over 7f at Wolverhampton 13 days ago and he could go one better if finding further progression. True Promise dead-heated for the victory on his racecourse bow over 6f at this venue last month and has to be of interest as a result. Others to note are Alreet Cha and Soldier's Class.

MARMADUKE LEMON was much improved from his debut when making another promising sort pull out all the stops at Wolverhampton recently (the pair clear) and with the prospect of even more to come, he looks the one to beat. Alreet Cha and True Promise both have reasons to recommend them also and rate next best.

Marmaduke Lemon is open to further progress but ALREET CHA is banging at the door and has strong claims at the weights.

16:40 Newcastle Stakes (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Dundalk Maiden 8f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (2/9 +76%) Nerano	0.222222 2/9(+76%)	(5) Nerano 2/9, Promising individual. 11/4 and tongue strap on, showed plenty to work on when third of 13 in maiden at this C&D on debut 8 weeks ago. Should improve. With improvement likely from debut, he looks a major player; tongue-tie retained.
2	13 2nd (13) (10/1 -18%) Pepper Noir	10 10/1(-18%)	(13) Pepper Noir 10/1, Promising sort. 50/1, sixth of 14 in maiden at this course (7f) on debut 7 weeks ago. Should improve. Should have improved from debut experience and be capable of getting more involved.
3	4 3rd (4) (4/1 +0%) Late Night Talking	4 4/1(+0%)	(4) Late Night Talking 4/1, Backed up previous effort when fourth of 13 in maiden (11/1) at this course (7f) 51 days ago, never nearer. Tongue strap on 1st time. Was 4th to the smart-looking McVay last time over 7f; this trip a likely plus; tongue-tie.
4	1 4th (1) (66/1 +0%) Alex Belardo	66 66/1(+0%)	(1) Alex Belardo 66/1, Twice-raced colt. Tenth of 14 in maiden at this C&D (25/1) 3 weeks ago. Will make little appeal this side of handicaps. An eyecatcher on debut but no improvement next time over this trip; has to resume progress.
5th	11 5th (11) (150/1 -127%) Holly Woods Dancer	150 150/1(-127%)	(11) Holly Woods Dancer 150/1, 40/1 and hooded, knew job but didn't show much when eleventh of 14 in maiden at this C&D on debut 3 weeks ago. Beaten nearly 14l on debut over C&D so will have to find major improvement.
6th	12 6th (12) (50/1 +0%) Memories To Last	50 50/1(+0%)	(12) Memories To Last 50/1, Western Frontier filly. Dam 7f winner out of winning half-sister to 1m/9f winner Smart Enough and winner up to 1m Oasis Dancer (both smart). Related to winners and sire is by Scat Daddy; best watched for future reference.
7th	10 7th (10) (200/1 -203%) Dreamline Amelia	200 200/1(-203%)	(10) Dreamline Amelia 200/1, Has failed to beat a rival on both starts here. Soundly beaten in two maidens here lately and will be of more interest when in handicaps.
8th	2 8th (2) (125/1 +0%) Bacio	125 125/1(+0%)	(2) Bacio 125/1, Well held in a couple of 7f maidens here in November. Gelded since and a tongue strap goes on. Well beaten in two maidens at this venue and will be of more interest in handicaps.
9th	3 9th (3) (80/1 +20%) Hanoi	80 80/1(+20%)	(3) Hanoi 80/1, Last of 13 in maiden (33/1) at Thurles (8f, soft) on debut 4 months ago. First run for yard after leaving Josh Halley. Well beaten (turf) on debut and will need loads of improvement for switch to this surface.
10th	6 10th (6) (40/1 +20%) Solar Drive	40 40/1(+20%)	(6) Solar Drive 40/1, 13,000 gns 2-y-o, Mastercraftsman gelding. Dam, French 1¼m winner, half-sister to useful 9f/9.5f winner That Which Is Not. Nicely-bred; cost 13,000gns as a 2yo and has the credentials to run well.
11th	9 11th (9) (40/1 -344%) Beyond Your Dreams	40 40/1(-344%)	(9) Beyond Your Dreams 40/1, 4/1, twelfth of 14 in maiden at this C&D on debut 3 weeks ago. Probably one for later on but it would be no surprise to see a much better effort. Never involved on recent debut over C&D and looks the yard's second-string today.
12th	8 12th (8) (80/1 -21%) Ballinahulla	80 80/1(-21%)	(8) Ballinahulla 80/1, The Gurkha filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 2-y-o 6f winner Preamble and 1m winner Sioux Rain. Dam, unraced, out of half-sister to top-class miler Goldikova. A 6,000euros vendor buyback as a yearling; best watched for future reference.
13th	7 13th (7) (25/1 -56%) Turn Up The Beat	25 25/1(-56%)	(7) Turn Up The Beat 25/1, Outstrip colt. Dam, 1m winner (including at 2 yrs), half-sister to useful winner up to 7f Sevenleft. From a respected yard and could run well; check the market.

LTO Selection:

A promising third on his first start over C&D last month, NERANO showed more than enough to suggest that he can get off the mark this time around for his in-form connections. Late Night Talking has shaped well on his last two starts and stepping up in trip should aid his cause, while Pepper Noir was eye-catching when keeping on late when making his own debut last month.

Only a handful of these make any serious appeal with NERANO taken to confirm his debut promise over C&D 8 weeks ago and go a couple of places better. Late Night Talking has hit the frame on both starts here in recent weeks so he may emerge as the main danger, with Pepper Noir and the selection's stablemate Beyond Your Dreams rounding off the shortlist.

Having finished a solid third on debut over C&D, NERANO(nap) should be able to build upon that and go two better

17:00 Dundalk Maiden 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (5/1 +0%) Redondo	5 5/1(+0%)	(6) Redondo 5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 10 in maiden at Navan (8f, good to soft, 66/1). Off 155 days. First run for yard after leaving Josh Halley. Makes handicap debut and worth monitoring in the betting for clues. Minor form in maidens/1m claimer in Ireland; returns after layoff for new yard.
2	1 2nd (1) (3/1 -9%) Likleman	3 3/1(-9%)	(1) Likleman 3/1, 14/1, first run since leaving Charlie Johnston (also had wind op) good second of 5 in handicap at this C&D 11 days ago, switched final 1f and finishing well. One of the likelier types with a repeat. Mixed as 2yo; promising debut for yard over C&D and open to improvement.
3	3 3rd (3) (4/1 +33%) Northern Cracksman	4 4/1(+33%)	(3) Northern Cracksman 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden who failed to justify support when eleventh of 12 on handicap debut at this course (7.1f, 10/3) in October. Cheekpieces go on following a short break but worth noting if support came for him again. Second favourite for 7f handicap debut here; never sighted but can improve for 1m.
4	5 4th (5) (11/1 -38%) Catena	11 11/1(-38%)	(5) Catena 11/1, 14/1 and blinkered for 1st time, not disgraced when sixth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 13 days ago. Had plenty of chances already but not discounted in an ordinary affair. Turf winner at about 7f; luckless last time (7f) but quite exposed and unraced here.
5th	7 5th (7) (9/4 +0%) Mamalouka	2.25 9/4(+0%)	(7) Mamalouka 9/4, Lightly-raced winner. Career best when winning 10-runner handicap (4/1) at Kempton (8f) 30 days ago. Shortlist material. Improved since wind op and handicapping at 1m; hard work to win latest; may progress again.
6th	2 6th (2) (25/1 -108%) Spyrothedragon	25 25/1(-108%)	(2) Spyrothedragon 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, sixth of 8 in maiden at this course (6f) 16 days ago, never involved but not knocked about. Switch to handicaps now rates more suitable so worth noting if the market speaks in his favour. Achieved little in 3 starts at 7f/6f; handicaps more suitable; stamina query on pedigree.
7th	4 7th (4) (7/1 +13%) Supreme Tenacity	7 7/1(+13%)	(4) Supreme Tenacity 7/1, Visored for 1st time, last of 5 in handicap (9/2) at this C&D 11 days ago, weakening over 1f out having refused to settle. Others more persuasive. Several good efforts in 1m and 7f handicaps but that run ended last week; bit to prove now.
8th	8 8th (8) (200/1 -203%) Darkest Mile	200 200/1(-203%)	(8) Darkest Mile 200/1, Offered little all 4 starts as a juvenile on turf and hard to make a case for back from 6 months off/making AW debut. Had little racing but not yet shown anything, including on handicap debut; first AW run.

LTO Selection:

MAMALOUKA has improved since being switched to handicap company and merits the utmost respect having got off the mark over a mile at Kempton a month ago. A 2lb rise for that success appears to be fair as she may have more progression left to come. Likleman looks next best after his second over C&D 11 days ago, while Supreme Tenacity completes the shortlist.

MAMALOUKA has made a fine start from a low base in handicaps, confirming the promise of her Chelmsford second when running out a good winner at Kempton 4 weeks ago. Up just 2 lb for that success, she can strike again. Likleman, a good second on debut for his new yard over C&D 11 days ago rates next best, ahead of Catena. Market support behind Northern Cracksman would also look interesting.

Mamalouka can improve further but the new surface is a query whereas LIKLEMAN handled it well on his debut for a new yard.

17:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Dundalk Maiden 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	2 1st (2) (9/1 -29%) Beauty Bella	9 9/1(-29%)	(2) Beauty Bella 9/1, Fair filly. Remains a maiden after 14 Flat runs. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable fifth of 14 in maiden (6/1) at this course (7f) 42 days ago. One to consider. Has only 1l to find with Gioiella from their clash last time and can be involved.
2	5 2nd (5) (9/2 -157%) Gioiella	4.5 9/2(-157%)	(5) Gioiella 9/2, Fair filly. 22/1, first run since leaving Maurizio Guarnieri when second of 14 in maiden at this course (7f) on IRE debut 42 days ago. Big player with Colin Keane booked. Placed in France and on Irish debut up to 7f; should be suited by a mile; the one to beat.
3	6 3rd (6) (9/2 +78%) Lauroline	4.5 9/2(+78%)	(6) Lauroline 9/2, Fair mare. Remains a maiden after 8 Flat runs. Respectable sixth of 15 in handicap at Leopardstown (9f, good, 17/2). Off 7 months. Regressive on turf when last seen and has a bit to find with some of these.
4	3 4th (3) (66/1 -267%) Belleplaine	66 66/1(-267%)	(3) Belleplaine 66/1, Thrice-raced filly. 28/1, fifth of 12 in maiden at this course (12f) 17 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Visor on 1st time. Probably more one for handicaps in due course. The visor might sharpen her up for this drop in trip and she could run well if it does.
5th	10 5th (10) (14/1 -56%) Princess Rabab	14 14/1(-56%)	(10) Princess Rabab 14/1, Twice-raced filly. Fifth of 7 in maiden (6/1) at Killarney (8.1f, heavy). Off 125 days and improvement needed. Needs to improve on AW debut but is from a top yard so has to be respected.
6th	7 6th (7) (Evens +83%) Oriental Dancer	0 Evens(+83%)	(7) Oriental Dancer Evens, Fair filly. Remains a maiden after 9 Flat runs. 4/1 and hooded for 1st time, respectable second of 14 in maiden at this C&D 49 days ago, clear of rest. Bold show likely. A 3.5l runner-up in a C&D maiden last time and is capable of running another solid race.
7th	12 7th (12) (66/1 -32%) Spirit Of Paradise	66 66/1(-32%)	(12) Spirit Of Paradise 66/1, Fair filly. Remains a maiden after 7 Flat runs. First run since leaving Mrs J. Harrington when thirteenth of 14 in maiden at this C&D (28/1) 63 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Poor over C&D on debut for this yard; needs to return to best in first-time cheekpieces.
8th	9 8th (9) (50/1 -213%) Pearl Of Cotai	50 50/1(-213%)	(9) Pearl Of Cotai 50/1, Cotai Glory filly. Half-sister to winner abroad by Camacho. Dam 6f winner out of 2-y-o 5f winner Nina Blini. Likely to come on for the run. Comes from a respected yard but likely best watched unless market support.
9th	13 9th (13) (250/1 -150%) Spring Collection	250 250/1(-150%)	(13) Spring Collection 250/1, Twice-raced filly. Eleventh of 14 in maiden (150/1) at this course (7f) 7 days ago. Soundly beaten in a pair of 7f maidens here, 422 days apart; of more interest in handicaps.
10th	4 10th (4) (125/1 -89%) Churchmouse	125 125/1(-89%)	(4) Churchmouse 125/1, Little Ozzy mare. Dam of little account, half-sister to useful winner up to 7f War Department. Market should point the way. Yard's first-string on jockey arrangements but doesn't make a lot of appeal on pedigree.
11th	1 11th (1) (40/1 -150%) As Fast As Wind	40 40/1(-150%)	(1) As Fast As Wind 40/1, Fair filly. Remains a maiden after 12 Flat runs. Below form seventh of 12 in maiden at this course (12f, 20/1) 17 days ago. Significantly down in trip and looks vulnerable. Below par in four starts over further for this yard and needs a return to her best.
12th	11 12th (11) (9/2 +63%) Pro Bono Alexander	4.5 9/2(+63%)	(11) Pro Bono Alexander 9/2, Thrice-raced filly. Sixth of 14 in maiden (12/1) at this C&D 49 days ago. Place possibilities. Rated 62 after three starts, including two at this venue; has to find improvement.
13th	14 13th (14) (200/1 -100%) Sweet Maisie	200 200/1(-100%)	(14) Sweet Maisie 200/1, Making GB/IRE Flat debut. 250/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, heavy) on hurdles bow 9 days ago. Poor in a bumper and maiden hurdle; unlikely to make an impact.
14th	8 14th (8) (200/1 -100%) Path To The Moon	200 200/1(-100%)	(8) Path To The Moon 200/1, Making GB/IRE Flat debut. Pulled up in novice hurdle (250/1) at Fairyhouse (20f, heavy) 9 days ago. Best watched. Modest efforts in three hurdle runs; unlikely to make a major impact.

LTO Selection:

An eye-catcher when runner-up on her first start here last month, GIOIELLA should have plenty of improvement forthcoming and the booking of Colin Keane catches the eye as she looks to break the maiden. Oriental Dancer is another who has only recently came to these shores and she is a leading contender, along with Beauty Bella (fifth), who has a length to find with the selection from their most recent meeting.

French import GIOIELLA made a positive start for this yard when runner-up over 7f here in December and she is taken to go one better now upped to a mile. Oriental Dancer is 0-9 but she is consistent and looks sure to be involved in the finish, while Beauty Bella and Lauroline are others with claims.

With some improvement likely from her runner-up effort over 7f here on Irish debut, GIOIELLA can get off the mark.

17:30 Dundalk Maiden 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 3) 8f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (11/4 +50%) Sennockian	2.75 11/4(+50%)	(1) Sennockian 11/4, 28/1, last of 9 in nursery at Epsom (7f, good to firm). Off 124 days (gelded in the interim) and needs to find some improvement for the switch to tapeta in order to open his account here. Promise in sprints last summer; no progress in handicaps; gelded; new trip; risky.
2	4 2nd (4) (8/1 +33%) Love Yours	8 8/1(+33%)	(4) Love Yours 8/1, 22/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 3 days ago, met some trouble. Looks vulnerable. Suspicion her 7f third last month flatters her; well beaten at Southwell on Tuesday.
3	5 3rd (5) (5/2 -33%) Good Morning Alex	2.5 5/2(-33%)	(5) Good Morning Alex 5/2, 8/11, career best when winning 5-runner handicap at this C&D 11 days ago, driven out. More will be needed if he's to complete the hat-trick under a penalty but he's clearly in good heart and has to be taken seriously. 2-2 since upped to 1m, quickening well here latest; 3lb wrong under penalty; unexposed.
4	2 4th (2) (2/1 -33%) Tasmanian Legend	2 2/1(-33%)	(2) Tasmanian Legend 2/1, First run since leaving James Ferguson when winning 5-runner C&D handicap 14 days ago. Had the run of race but that represented a career-best all the same and he's a big player up just 2 lb. Made all in a slowly-run C&D event two weeks ago; more will be required to follow up.
5th	3 5th (3) (8/1 -45%) Howard's Choice	8 8/1(-45%)	(3) Howard's Choice 8/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 11 in maiden (125/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 28 days ago. Needs to raise his game now pitched into a handicap. Shaped quite nicely at Southwell four weeks ago but his opening mark isn't an obvious gift.

LTO Selection:

GOOD MORNING ALEX is now 2-2 over 1m following last month's C&D success, and a 6lb penalty might not be enough to prevent the son of Land Force from completing his hat-trick. Tasmanian Legend was also on target over track and trip last time out and another bold bid looks assured from just a 2lb raised mark. Howard's Choice enters handicaps from a potentially workable mark and he appeals most of the remainder.

This is likely to boil down to a straight fight between TASMANIAN LEGEND and Good Morning Alex. The former was allowed a soft lead when making a winning debut for Alice Haynes over C&D a fortnight ago and while he may not be afforded the same luxury this time with Sennockian in opposition, he nevertheless looks the most likely winner.

Tasmanian Legend and GOOD MORNING ALEX both won slowly-run C&D events last month. The latter is marginally preferred this time.

17:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 3) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Dundalk Handicap 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	2 1st (2) (6/1 +50%) Mulgrave	6 6/1(+50%)	(2) Mulgrave 6/1, 5-time C&D winner. 33/1, hinted at a revival when seventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago, racing off the pace and making late headway. Handicapper continues to relinquish his grip. Last year's winner struggling to recapture form; could be approaching a competitive mark.
2	10 2nd (10) (11/1 +21%) Superior Force	11 11/1(+21%)	(10) Superior Force 11/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. 12/1, stepped up on return effort when respectable third of 11 in handicap at this C&D 17 days ago. Has fallen to a potentially lenient mark if able to build on that again here. Recent C&D 3rd came off career-low mark; wide draw not ideal here though.
3	8 3rd (8) (8/1 +33%) On Our Radar	8 8/1(+33%)	(8) On Our Radar 8/1, Course winner. Good third of 13 in handicap (9/2) at this course (7f) 14 days ago, ridden 2f out and keeping on. Unexposed at this sort of trip and he's another worth a second look. First attempt at 1m and definite prospects if seeing it out.
4	4 4th (4) (7/2 +36%) Super Over	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(4) Super Over 7/2, C&D winner. 3/1, bit below form eighth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f) 65 days ago, every chance 2f out and weakening final 1f. Not discounted with Colin Keane an eye-catching booking. Three AW wins over 7f-8f; some recent runs effort would give him claims.
5th	11 5th (11) (13/2 +68%) Mere Accountant	6.5 13/2(+68%)	(11) Mere Accountant 13/2, Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 11/1, creditable sixth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f) 65 days ago. Yet to score in handicap company; back from a break and others preferred.
6th	1 6th (1) (20/1 -67%) Charlisse	20 20/1(-67%)	(1) Charlisse 20/1, Camacho mare who made it 2 wins from 3 starts despite proving very easy to back when landing 13-runner handicap here (7f) in September, seen to good effect under a sound-tactical ride. May find things tougher back from a break. Lightly-raced mare unbeaten here in two starts at 7f; nicely drawn and should stay trip.
7th	14 7th (14) (11/1 +45%) Morning Approach	11 11/1(+45%)	(14) Morning Approach 11/1, Ended losing run over C&D in November. 8/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, good second of 14 in handicap at this course (7f) 51 days ago, edged out final strides. Interesting now she's back in the groove. Fine form of late, likely major player again with Billy Lee back on.
8th	5 8th (5) (9/2 +50%) Pierre Lapin	4.5 9/2(+50%)	(5) Pierre Lapin 9/2, C&D winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. 12/1, creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 2 days ago. Back down in trip. Stable having good spell. Decent fourth here on Wednesday; outside draw a likely negative.
9th	3 9th (3) (12/1 +40%) Miqdaad	12 12/1(+40%)	(3) Miqdaad 12/1, Lightly-raced winner. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 14-runner maiden at this course (7f, 8/1) 7 days ago, just holding on having hung badly left. Makes handicap debut. More required. Last week's maiden winner one to consider on handicap debut with likely more to offer.
10th	6 10th (6) (22/1 -57%) Run The Jewels	22 22/1(-57%)	(6) Run The Jewels 22/1, Latest win over C&D in December. Eighth of 12 in handicap back here 14 days ago. Revised mark demands that bit more. C&D winner in December never really landed a blow off 10lb higher mark a fortnight ago.
11th	7 11th (7) (8/1 -78%) Skontonovski	8 8/1(-78%)	(7) Skontonovski 8/1, 4-time C&D winner. Latest win here in November. Good second of 13 in handicap at this course (7f, 6/1) 42 days ago. Yard in good form and one to consider in this groove. Steadily-run 7f last time probably didn't play to his strengths; return to 1m to suit.
12th	12 12th (12) (25/1 -25%) Relevant Range	25 25/1(-25%)	(12) Relevant Range 25/1, C&D winner. Twelfth of 16 in handicap at Gowran (8f, good, 20/1) in September, fading. Better showing anticipated back from 5 months off. Absent since September and hood now replaces cheekpieces; may need this.
13th	13 13th (13) (18/1 +10%) Cherokee Run	18 18/1(+10%)	(13) Cherokee Run 18/1, Maiden who dispelled a couple of lesser efforts when fifth of 20 in handicap at Navan (10f, soft) in October, keeping on well. Proved consistent on AW previously, so interesting what the market makes of him back from a break. Yard's runners going well here of late so don't rule out despite lack of a recent run.
14th	9 14th (9) (200/1 -203%) San Martino	200 200/1(-203%)	(9) San Martino 200/1, One win from 22 Flat runs. 150/1, last of 12 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago, never posing a threat. Hard to warm to despite tumbling mark. Just 1-22 on the Flat, plenty to find with some of these on run here a fortnight ago.

LTO Selection:

Miqdaad benefitted from the terms of the race when he won a maiden here last week but doesn't look particularly well treated for his debut run in a handicap. CHARLISSE, on the other hand, was in unstoppable form when she landed a slightly weaker race over the 7f circuit when last seen and, given she is currently 2-2 at this venue, it's feasible the Camacho mare can be a player in this grade. Skontonovski and On Our Radar are a couple of others to consider.

SUPERIOR FORCE's losing run tempers enthusiasm, but he stepped up on his reappearance run when third behind a thriving sort over C&D 17 days ago and, having eased in the weights a little more, he could be worth siding with to get back to winning ways. On Our Radar on his first try at 1m, Skontonovski and Morning Approach are a trio of others to consider.

Very open, with a tentative vote going to MORNING APPROACH, whose recent narrow defeat has been franked since

18:00 Dundalk Handicap 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (7/1 -75%) Bobby Joe Leg	7 7/1(-75%)	(11) Bobby Joe Leg 7/1, 6-time C&D winner who has been resurgent in refitted blinkers, completing quick-fire hat-trick at Southwell (7f) 8 days ago, comfortably on top late on. Up in class here but he can't be discounted in this groove under a 4 lb penalty. 7f Tapeta hat-trick last month; ahead of the handicapper under a penalty; respected.
2	4 2nd (4) (9/2 +10%) Star Zinc	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(4) Star Zinc 9/2, Latest win over C&D in November and ran right up to best when runner-up at Southwell (1m) on penultimate start. Better than distance beaten suggests when seventh of 9 in handicap back here (1m) 11 days ago and worth a chance back at 7f. C&D winner; good 2nd on penultimate start; too free over 1m here latest; can bounce back.
3	12 3rd (12) (8/1 -45%) Rory	8 8/1(-45%)	(12) Rory 8/1, Course winner who was well backed and again found only one too good in 7-runner 5f handicap here 8 days ago. Versatile as regards trip but he does need things to drop just right. In good form this winter; return to 7f won't faze him and this should be run to suit.
4	9 4th (9) (28/1 -133%) Global Spirit	28 28/1(-133%)	(9) Global Spirit 28/1, Latest win at Pontefract in September. Below form sixth of 11 in handicap (9/1) at Catterick (7f, heavy) in October, never involved. Begins new year on a potentially handy mark so interesting if market speaks in his favour. 0-12 on AW but handles Tapeta; had an excuse when last seen; not discounted.
5th	3 5th (3) (4/1 +75%) Sir Maxi	4 4/1(+75%)	(3) Sir Maxi 4/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 16 runs last year. Latest win here in November. Ninth of 10 in handicap (33/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 14 days ago. Others preferred. C&D winner in November; mixed record since; down in class; strong pace would aid his cause.
6th	1 6th (1) (11/2 +39%) Gobi Sunset	5.5 11/2(+39%)	(1) Gobi Sunset 11/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. Creditable second of 8 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 16/1) 10 days ago, headed over 1f out and keeping on. Not out of things for all he may face competition on the front end. C&D winner; good 2nd at Southwell ten days ago; other pace to deal with today.
7th	5 7th (5) (28/1 -75%) Cold Stare	28 28/1(-75%)	(5) Cold Stare 28/1, Latest win at Ayr (7.2f) in September. 28/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 20 days ago, slowly into stride and never landing a blow. Mark has eased a little more and return to 7f may well help. Chance on last year's turf best but recent AW efforts need bettering.
8th	6 8th (6) (22/1 -144%) Arranmore	22 22/1(-144%)	(6) Arranmore 22/1, Twenty two runs since last win in 2021. 40/1, creditable second of 8 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago, possibly helped by the way the race developed. Ran on well for 2nd over C&D last time but that run may flatter him (got cover from wind).
9th	2 9th (2) (15/2 +38%) Abruzzo Mia	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(2) Abruzzo Mia 15/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in September. Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at this course (6f, 9/1) 17 days ago. Return to this trip will help on that evidence. C&D winner last September; fair efforts this winter without looking ahead of his mark.
10th	10 10th (10) (16/1 -60%) Kats Bob	16 16/1(-60%)	(10) Kats Bob 16/1, Course winner. Latest win at Southwell in January. Respectable third of 8 in handicap (3/1) back at that venue (6.1f) 15 days ago, hanging left and no extra late on. Back up in trip now. Three 6f wins since July; stays 7f and looks set to run his race once again.
11th	8 11th (8) (9/1 -13%) Alexander James	9 9/1(-13%)	(8) Alexander James 9/1, Course winner who ran best race for a while (with tongue tie refitted) when second of 7 in handicap at this C&D (11/1) 14 days ago, short of room 2f out and running on. Not dismissed. Back to form when 2nd over C&D two weeks ago; not sure to be in the same form.
12th	7 12th (7) (12/1 -50%) Emperor Caradoc	12 12/1(-50%)	(7) Emperor Caradoc 12/1, Bounced back to somewhere near best when third over C&D in September. Shaped as if needing run (also had wind surgery) back from 4 months off here 2 weeks ago and he's not one to write off yet. May come on for recent return to action (after a wind op); other pace influences on show.

LTO Selection:

Bobby Joe Leg is officially 3lb well-in under a 4lb penalty, having completed his hat-trick at Southwell eight days ago, and he merits the utmost respect, but the vote goes to GOBI SUNSET. A staying-on second over 6f on his latest outing, he can go one better now dropped in class and upped in trip, with a high draw likely to be of benefit too. Others to note include Rory and Alexander James.

Having finished runner-up behind a course-specialist at Southwell on his penultimate start, STAR ZINC shaped much better than the bare result over 1m here 11 days ago, pulling hard and having no cover on the flank. He's worth another chance to confirm his present mark workable and earns the vote back at 7f. The thriving Bobby Joe Leg heads up the dangers, with Abruzzo Mia and Alexander James others to note.

A trappy race but likely to be run at a good pace. Rory is a contender back up to 7f but STAR ZINC can bounce back to form.

18:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Dundalk Handicap 12f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	6 1st (6) (7/1 +65%) War Correspondent	7 7/1(+65%)	(6) War Correspondent 7/1, Untrustworthy individual. 18/1, eleventh of 13 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Best to look elsewhere. Recent form disappointing, bit to prove now.
2	5 2nd (5) (7/2 +61%) Yokkell	3.5 7/2(+61%)	(5) Yokkell 7/2, Three wins from 11 runs last year. 16/1, career best when winning 14-runner handicap at this C&D 49 days ago, driven out. 7 lb rise could find her out. Attained career-high mark after recent C&D win, her first run at the trip; more possible.
3	8 3rd (8) (40/1 +39%) Eskimo Komet	40 40/1(+39%)	(8) Eskimo Komet 40/1, Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 33/1, 23 lengths last of 14 to Yokkell in handicap at this course (10.7f) 58 days ago. Never recovered from slow start latest behind Yokkell latest; first attempt at 1m4f.
4	4 4th (4) (11/4 -22%) Satono Chevalier	2.75 11/4(-22%)	(4) Satono Chevalier 11/4, C&D winner. Respectable third of 11 in handicap at this course (10.7f, 11/4) 42 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Solid runs over 1m2f of late; return to this trip to suit and one to consider.
5th	9 5th (9) (18/1 +73%) Fascinating Shadow	18 18/1(+73%)	(9) Fascinating Shadow 18/1, C&D winner. Twelfth of 13 in handicap at this C&D (33/1) 21 days ago. Readily passed over. Last month's return from a break underwhelming; hard to fancy at the moment.
6th	1 6th (1) (11/2 +0%) Star Harbour	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(1) Star Harbour 11/2, Latest win at Bellewstown in September. 6/1, fourth of 7 in minor event at this course (10.7f) 7 days ago, not knocked about. Visor back on. Better for last week's comeback run; return to this trip and handicap company could suit.
7th	2 7th (2) (7/2 +61%) Morning Logic	3.5 7/2(+61%)	(2) Morning Logic 7/2, Won 13-runner maiden at this C&D (25/1) on Flat debut 44 days ago, driven out. More needed now pitched into a handicap. Shock C&D maiden win franked since by runner-up; high enough opening mark mind.
8th	7 8th (7) (8/1 +11%) Banana Three	8 8/1(+11%)	(7) Banana Three 8/1, Didn't need to improve to win 14-runner claimer at this C&D (5/2) 51 days ago, hampered. First run for yard after leaving G. M. Lyons. Cheekpieces on 1st time. C&D claiming winner in December for Ger Lyons; cheekpieces fitted back in a handicap.
9th	3 9th (3) (40/1 -186%) Cape Bridgewater	40 40/1(-186%)	(3) Cape Bridgewater 40/1, 12/1, first run since leaving Aidan O'Brien when third of 4 in minor event at this course (16f) 14 days ago. Back down in trip and blinkers refitted for this handicap debut. Better for recent comeback run and could have more to offer now entering handicaps.

LTO Selection:

STAR HARBOUR was far from disgraced when finishing fourth on his reappearance in a conditions event here last week. The refitting of a visor and a return to this distance in handicap company may be enough for the six-year-old to regain the winning thread. Satono Chevalier arrives in good form and is expected to give another good account, while Yokkell warrants respect in her quest to land a hat-trick.

The vote goes to SATONO CHEVALIER, who has barely put a foot wrong on the all-weather and he meets Yokkell on significantly better terms than when a close third to that rival in a 10.7f handicap here in December. This step back up in trip looks a good move for the selection, who is 2-3 over C&D. Yokkell followed up back at this course next time but she's plenty high enough in the weights for now and Star Harbour, who didn't shape at all badly here last month, is feared most.

The hat-trick seeking YOKKELL could be up to the task, remaining unexposed at this trip

18:30 Dundalk Handicap 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (11/10 +37%) Bonito Cavalo	1.1 11/10(+37%)	(1) Bonito Cavalo 11/10, 7/5, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at this C&D 8 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Bernie The Bear, running on. Now 3-3 on this surface and obvious claims, despite the double penalty. Three course wins last month; ahead of the handicapper despite 10lb penalty; big chance.
2	2 2nd (2) (15/2 -7%) Carlton And Co	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(2) Carlton And Co 15/2, Course winner. One win from 21 Flat runs. Visored for 1st time, creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 11/1) 17 days ago. Not without each-way hope. Course winner; on a good mark and form of latest 5th has been franked; each-way claims.
3	5 3rd (5) (7/2 +22%) Bernie The Bear	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(5) Bernie The Bear 7/2, C&D winner. Three wins from 11 runs last year, the latest at Wolverhampton in December. 8/1, good 1¼ lengths second of 10 to Bonito Cavalo in handicap at this C&D 8 days ago. Merits consideration. Chased home Bonito Cavalo here last week; 5lb better off for just over one length; chance.
4	6 4th (6) (22/1 -57%) Atlantic Heart	22 22/1(-57%)	(6) Atlantic Heart 22/1, One win from 23 Flat runs. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 15/2, below form 8¼ lengths sixth of 10 to Bonito Cavalo in handicap at this course (7.1f) 11 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. She hasn't run badly after a wind op but more will be needed for cheekpieces/drop to 6f.
5th	7 5th (7) (40/1 -344%) Yazaman	40 40/1(-344%)	(7) Yazaman 40/1, Temperamental sort. Creditable third of 10 in handicap (5/1) at Nottingham (5f, heavy), slowly away. Off 121 days and likely to find one or two too good. Beaten 35 times since debut win; running well off reduced mark when last seen; e-w claims.
6th	3 6th (3) (16/1 -191%) Mr Stanley	16 16/1(-191%)	(3) Mr Stanley 16/1, First run since leaving Leanne Breen when sixth of 12 in handicap (80/1) at this C&D 14 days ago, not knocked about. Worth a second look. 15-race maiden but caught the eye here on last month's stable debut; betting instructive.
7th	8 7th (8) (18/1 +10%) Dandys Gold	18 18/1(+10%)	(8) Dandys Gold 18/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 25/1, 4¼ lengths seventh of 10 to Bonito Cavalo in handicap at this C&D 8 days ago. Work to do. C&D win in November but less good since, including behind Bonito Cavalo here last week.
8th	4 8th (4) (5/1 +0%) Beneficiary	5 5/1(+0%)	(4) Beneficiary 5/1, 7/2, won 9-runner minor event at this C&D 6 days ago, bit in hand. More on his plate back in a handicap under a penalty. 2nd to Bonito Cavalo last month before winning two 0-50s over C&D; penalty demands more.
9th	11 9th (11) (100/1 -100%) Independent Beauty	100 100/1(-100%)	(11) Independent Beauty 100/1, Remains a maiden after 31 Flat runs. 8½ lengths seventh of 10 to Bonito Cavalo in handicap at this course (7.1f, 50/1) 11 days ago. Readily passed over. Exposed maiden who hasn't been in much form this winter; hard to recommend.
10th	10 10th (10) (33/1 -65%) Hard Solution	33 33/1(-65%)	(10) Hard Solution 33/1, Respectable sixth of 13 in minor event (18/1) at Chelmsford City (6f) 22 days ago. Others make more appeal from a win point of view. Not at his very best this winter but retains enough ability to feature at this level.
11th	9 11th (9) (125/1 -89%) Essencial	125 125/1(-89%)	(9) Essencial 125/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 10½ lengths eighth of 9 to Beneficiary in minor event at this C&D (100/1) 16 days ago. Readily passed over. Low-key return to action over C&D 16 days ago (100-1); looks the stable second string.

LTO Selection:

BONITO CAVALO has been a revelation since switching to the all-weather this month and a double penalty, amounting to 10lb, may not be enough to stop Jim Goldie's charge from lading a four-timer at this track. Behind him over C&D earlier in the month was Beneficiary (second), who has improved to score twice here since in classified contests and he looks the biggest threat. Bernie The Bear and Yazaman are capable of being in the shake-up.

BERNIE THE BEAR had to play second fiddle to the bang in-form Bonito Cavalo over C&D last week but he has a good chance of turning the tables with that rival on these revised terms. That said, Bonito Cavalo won't go down without a fight in his bid to complete the four-timer, while Mr Stanley is one to keep an eye on following an encouraging debut for this yard over C&D a fortnight ago.

Bernie The Bear is weighted to close the gap on the BONITO CAVALO but the selection looked to have something to spare last week.

18:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:00 Dundalk Handicap 11f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (10/3 +26%) Moondharrig	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(5) Moondharrig 10/3, Blinkered for 1st time, career best when winning 14-runner handicap (5/1) at this C&D 17 days ago, keeping on well. Player if the headgear works as well a second time. Off the mark over C&D last month when getting things his own way in front; 4lb higher.
2	4 2nd (4) (10/3 +39%) Dark Street	3.333333 10/3(+39%)	(4) Dark Street 10/3, 3-time C&D winner. Career best when winning 14-runner handicap at this C&D (15/2) 17 days ago, keeping on well. Should go well again. Career-best when gaining third C&D win last month; 7lb rise and tougher competition here.
3	3 3rd (3) (6/1 +0%) Barretstown	6 6/1(+0%)	(3) Barretstown 6/1, Won this off only 1 lb lower on last year's reappearance. Back to form when second of 14 over C&D in September. Capable fresh and can make a bold bid to defend his crown. Last year's winner runs well fresh so lack of a recent run not a worry.
4	6 4th (6) (9/1 +36%) He Knows When	9 9/1(+36%)	(6) He Knows When 9/1, Good fourth of 14 in handicap (9/1) at this course (8f) 56 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Best of six visits here on latest when fourth over 1m; yet to show he stays this far.
5th	9 5th (9) (9/1 -80%) Tara Power	9 9/1(-80%)	(9) Tara Power 9/1, Course winner. 7/2, creditable second of 14 in handicap at this course (8f) 21 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Not discounted. Unlucky second after slow start over 1m here last month; yet to convince at this trip.
6th	8 6th (8) (33/1 +34%) Noble Crusade	33 33/1(+34%)	(8) Noble Crusade 33/1, 40/1, ninth of 18 in handicap at Galway (11.8f, heavy). Off 95 days. Generally poor form since winning at Killarney back in October 2022; just third AW start.
7th	11 7th (11) (16/1 +11%) Wojood	16 16/1(+11%)	(11) Wojood 16/1, Well held at Down Royal when last seen in the autumn but runner-up off a higher mark the last time he ran here. Needs checking out in the betting. Modest form in both disciplines last year; seems best watched on return.
8th	13 8th (13) (10/1 +29%) Blackstone Cliff	10 10/1(+29%)	(13) Blackstone Cliff 10/1, 3-time C&D winner. 12¾ lengths tenth of 14 to Dark Street in handicap (11/2) at this C&D 17 days ago. Struggling off basement mark of late over various trips, headstrong at times; 5lb wrong.
9th	14 9th (14) (22/1 +33%) Flag High	22 22/1(+33%)	(14) Flag High 22/1, Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. 28/1, 4¼ lengths tenth of 14 to Moondharrig in handicap at this C&D 17 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Unconvincing upped to today's trip last month behind Moondharrig; 5lb wrong and opposable.
10th	7 10th (7) (6/1 +33%) Nawraq	6 6/1(+33%)	(7) Nawraq 6/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Creditable seventh of 14 in handicap at this course (12f, 4/1) 56 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Blinkers back on. Didn't look to stay 1m4f latest so return to this trip should suit; wide draw not ideal.
11th	2 11th (2) (11/1 +31%) Gentle Breath	11 11/1(+31%)	(2) Gentle Breath 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 18/1, creditable fifth of 14 in maiden at this C&D 56 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Much less exposed than most of these Some late headway in C&D maiden latest; could have more to offer now tackling handicap.
12th	10 12th (10) (50/1 -150%) Teddy's Dawn	50 50/1(-150%)	(10) Teddy's Dawn 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving Hugo Palmer when thirteenth of 14 in handicap (50/1) at this course (12f) 14 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Needs a betting check now starting out for Ado McGuinness. Never counted after slow start on yard debut over 1m4f here last month; hood now fitted.
13th	1 13th (1) (40/1 -60%) Alhaajeb	40 40/1(-60%)	(1) Alhaajeb 40/1, C&D winner. 20/1, first run since leaving John Joseph Hanlon when twelfth of 14 in handicap at this course (12f) 14 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time. Never counted on yard debut here last month over 1m4f, down in trip with blinkers tried.
14th	12 14th (12) (100/1 -52%) Berlina	100 100/1(-52%)	(12) Berlina 100/1, Blinkered for 1st time, last of 14 in handicap (125/1) at this course (12f) 14 days ago. Nothing of note in three starts for current yard, blinkered last time; 2lb wrong.

LTO Selection:

A wide draw didn't stop MOONDHARRIG seizing the initiative when he made all to win over C&D 17 days ago. The fitting of first-time blinkers was a big factor in that improved display and, with the headgear retained, the Eoin Doyle-trained gelding could again be hard to reel in from a much more favourable stalls position. Fellow last-time-out winner Dark Street is feared most, while Tara Power and Barretstown are others with the ability to figure strongly.

BARRETSTOWN won this off a similar mark on last year's reappearance and might be able to repeat the feat having run well here when last seen in September. Last-time-out C&D scorers Dark Street and Moondharrig head the many dangers along with unexposed handicap newcomer Gentle Breath.

Although yet to convince over this trip it could be worth keeping the faith with TARA POWER, an unlucky loser here last month

19:00 Dundalk Handicap 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:15 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 5f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (4/1 +20%) Street Life	4 4/1(+20%)	(11) Street Life 4/1, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Latest win at Southwell in January. Creditable third of 7 in handicap (16/1) at this C&D 8 days ago. Chance if bouncing back to best. Third in a stronger race over C&D last week; in the mix with a repeat.
2	9 2nd (9) (17/2 -70%) Rockley Point	8.5 17/2(-70%)	(9) Rockley Point 17/2, Modest gelding. 4-time course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 20/1, respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 8 days ago. Merits consideration. Creditable efforts on his last three starts; this veteran should give it another good go.
3	2 3rd (2) (11/2 +45%) Another Angel	5.5 11/2(+45%)	(2) Another Angel 11/2, Modest gelding. 8-time C&D winner. Three wins from 20 runs last year. 18/1, creditable third of 9 in minor event at this course (6f) 6 days ago. Not taken lightly. Solid third dropped to this grade here last week (6f); return to 5f is in his favour.
4	8 4th (8) (10/1 +29%) Mutabaahy	10 10/1(+29%)	(8) Mutabaahy 10/1, Poor gelding. C&D winner. 22/1, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 4 days ago. Starting issues mean he's never one for maximum faith but not ruled out of making the frame again. C&D winner; solid effort at Wolverhampton on Monday; stable also run Another Angel.
5th	10 5th (10) (13/2 -63%) Sherdil	6.5 13/2(-63%)	(10) Sherdil 13/2, Modest gelding. Twenty runs since last win in 2022. 9/2, creditable third of 8 in minor event at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 20 days ago, running on. Has to be taken seriously in this company. Unlucky in running when third at this level three weeks ago; each-way claims.
6th	1 6th (1) (14/1 -40%) Aclaim To Fame	14 14/1(-40%)	(1) Aclaim To Fame 14/1, First run since leaving Mark Walford when tenth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6f, 18/1) 54 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Bad draw when down the field on her stable debut in December; better can be expected today.
7th	12 7th (12) (9/1 -64%) Tantastic	9 9/1(-64%)	(12) Tantastic 9/1, Modest gelding. C&D winner. 17/2, creditable fourth of 12 in minor event at this C&D 16 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Hard to win with but two solid runs at this level last month; cheekpieces return today.
8th	6 8th (6) (11/1 +45%) Hard Nut	11 11/1(+45%)	(6) Hard Nut 11/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2019. 16/1, eighth of 9 in minor event at this course (6f) 6 days ago, slowly away. Hooded for 1st time. Little recent promise and he's readily passed over. Not at his best in two runs at this level here last month; new accessories today.
9th	7 9th (7) (7/2 +30%) Joshua R	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(7) Joshua R 7/2, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Good fourth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (10/1). Off 126 days. Cheekpieces back on. Respected if sharp enough after absence. Conditions suit; ran well without usual headgear (back on now) when last seen; chance.
10th	4 10th (4) (66/1 -100%) Coley's Koko	66 66/1(-100%)	(4) Coley's Koko 66/1, Poor mare. Twenty four runs since last win in 2021. 66/1, sixth of 8 in minor event at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 20 days ago. Others preferred. Not beaten far last time, without suggesting a return to winning ways was imminent.
11th	5 11th (5) (22/1 -38%) Golden Prosperity	22 22/1(-38%)	(5) Golden Prosperity 22/1, One win from 27 Flat runs. Again below form when sixth of 12 in minor event (14/1) at this C&D 16 days ago. Visored for 1st time. Hard to fancy on recent efforts. Not beaten far over C&D last month but the change of headgear will need to give him a lift.
12th	3 12th (3) (66/1 -371%) Bonny Scot	66 66/1(-371%)	(3) Bonny Scot 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 125/1, last of 7 in minor event at this course (6f), slowly away. Off 147 days. More needed. Poor form in 3 sprint runs last summer; more realistic opposition here but enough to prove.

LTO Selection:

The veteran ROCKLEY POINT has been knocking on the door of late and this looks like an ideal opportunity for him to regain the winning thread. The 11-year-old has a wealth of experience around here and that may be enough to see off Sherdil and Tantastic, who has been running with credit since joining new connections. Completing the shortlist are Another Angel, Joshua R and Street Life.

SHERDIL shaped better than the bare result when third at Wolverhampton last month and looks up to scoring in this lowly grade. Another Angel has made the frame here on his last 2 outings and is considered again, with fellow veteran Rockley Point also respected after several respectable efforts in defeat.

Aclaim To Fame is interesting but JOSHUA R may prove the answer with his usual cheekpieces back on.

19:15 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:30 Dundalk Handicap 11f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	14 1st (14) (11/1 -22%) Together Aclaim	11 11/1(-22%)	(14) Together Aclaim 11/1, Remains a maiden after 29 Flat runs. Good second of 14 in handicap at this C&D (14/1) 17 days ago. Well treated but clearly hard to win with. Recent C&D second remains 4lb wrong but has to be considered.
2	1 2nd (1) (11/1 +0%) Snag It	11 11/1(+0%)	(1) Snag It 11/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 3/1, tenth of 13 in handicap at this course (8f) 21 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Could bounce back quickly. C&D winner pulled too hard back in trip latest; back to optimum trip here.
3	7 3rd (7) (7/1 +18%) Don't Look Now	7 7/1(+18%)	(7) Don't Look Now 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable second of 14 in handicap at this C&D (12/1) 17 days ago, sticking to task. Not dismissed. Narrow recent C&D defeat augurs well and rider's claim a positive.
4	10 4th (10) (20/1 +39%) Anjah	20 20/1(+39%)	(10) Anjah 20/1, Remains a maiden after 27 Flat runs. Creditable eighth of 13 in handicap (16/1) at this course (12f) 42 days ago, not knocked about. Visor back on. Merits consideration. Not discredited on December return when not clear run; 2lb wrong.
5th	8 5th (8) (14/1 -40%) Power Drive	14 14/1(-40%)	(8) Power Drive 14/1, 5-time course winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable eighth of 14 in handicap at this course (12f, 12/1) 14 days ago, ridden too aggressively. Not taken lightly. Front-runner below best last twice so needs to bounce back; good draw.
6th	13 6th (13) (7/2 -31%) Lucky Question	3.5 7/2(-31%)	(13) Lucky Question 7/2, Evens, creditable third of 14 in handicap at this C&D 17 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Still not fully exposed and merits strong consideration with blinkers now applied. Beaten favourite the last twice over C&D; blinkers now fitted and remains of interest.
7th	12 7th (12) (50/1 -52%) Limited Edition	50 50/1(-52%)	(12) Limited Edition 50/1, One win from 23 Flat runs. Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. Twelfth of 14 in handicap (25/1) at this C&D 17 days ago. Hasn't got near the frame in six visits here over various trips; hard to fancy.
8th	6 8th (6) (20/1 +0%) Tudor Manor	20 20/1(+0%)	(6) Tudor Manor 20/1, 4/1, running below form when fell in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.8f, heavy) 127 days ago. Fair on the Flat, bit below form on last Flat run. Looks well treated returning to this sphere and is worth taking a chance on. Maiden hasn't run since September so best watched.
9th	2 9th (2) (11/2 +61%) Alex The Great	5.5 11/2(+61%)	(2) Alex The Great 11/2, 50/1, first run since leaving David Simcock when excellent third of 14 in handicap at this course (16f) 14 days ago. Should remain of interest for current connections. Encouraging recent yard debut 2m; not sure if drop in trip will suit but remains unexposed.
10th	11 10th (11) (20/1 -25%) Dinamine	20 20/1(-25%)	(11) Dinamine 20/1, Remains a maiden after 31 Flat runs. 11/2, ninth of 14 in handicap at this course (12f) 14 days ago. Others have achieved more. Too keen latest, penultimate C&D third offers place claims again.
11th	5 11th (5) (40/1 -300%) Highland King	40 40/1(-300%)	(5) Highland King 40/1, 16/1, respectable tenth of 17 in handicap at Navan (10f, good to soft). Off 153 days. Will likely strip fitter for the outing. 15-race maiden coming down the handicap but off since September and probably best watched.
12th	3 12th (3) (8/1 +60%) Marians Gal	8 8/1(+60%)	(3) Marians Gal 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1, good fourth of 13 in handicap at this C&D 51 days ago. Worthy of respect. Encouraging C&D handicap debut last time; one to consider although draw not ideal.
13th	9 13th (9) (80/1 -60%) Cold Cold Heart	80 80/1(-60%)	(9) Cold Cold Heart 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Thirteenth of 14 in handicap (33/1) at this course (8f) 7 days ago, slowly away. Significantly back up in trip. Must improve. Blew the start both recent handicap runs at 1m; upped in trip but hard to be confident in.
14th	4 14th (4) (11/4 +58%) Gurkha Girl	2.75 11/4(+58%)	(4) Gurkha Girl 11/4, 6/1, good third of 13 in handicap at this course (12f) 42 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Shortlist material. Only denied second close home over 1m4f latest; blinkered now and back in trip; respected.

LTO Selection:

A big run from Moondharrig in division one of this race would be a boost for DON'T LOOK NOW, who was a head second to that one over C&D recently. That was a pleasing effort and the Luke Comer-trained filly heads the shortlist off just 2lb higher. Gurkha Girl has placed here before and needs a betting check with blinkers now tried. Marians Gal and Alex The Great also command respect.

TUDOR MANOR was shaping quite well prior to falling on his latest outing over hurdles and he's on a handy mark back on the level, so he takes preference over in-form pair Lucky Question and Gurkha Girl.

Plenty with chances and the vote going to DON'T LOOK NOW after a narrow C&D defeat last time, where she had Lucky Question behind

19:30 Dundalk Handicap 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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