1 Monday 5th February 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Monday 5th February 2024

There were 30 Races on Monday 5th February 2024 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Carlisle, 7 races at Punchestown, 9 races at Southwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Monday 5th February 2024

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

13:15 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 13f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (13/2 +19%) Largo Bay	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(7) Largo Bay 13/2, Having been edging down in the weights, ended long losing run in 11-runner handicap at this course (12f, 10/3) 10 days ago. Task is now to build on his latest effort. Ended a lengthy losing run here ten days ago and a 2lb rise looks fair; possibilities.
2	1 2nd (1) (6/1 +50%) Placated	6 6/1(+50%)	(1) Placated 6/1, Course winner who has returned to form on her last 2 starts, running up to her best behind a progressive rival when second of 9 in handicap at this course (12f, 7/2) 32 days ago. Merits consideration. Runner-up here (1m4f) in her last two starts and she remains feasibly treated; shortlisted.
3	10 3rd (10) (5/1 -11%) Tortured Soul	5 5/1(-11%)	(10) Tortured Soul 5/1, Made it back-to-back wins since joining his current yard when landing 10-runner handicap (6/5) at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 23 days ago. Not taken lightly as he goes further up in trip on his polytrack debut. Unbeaten in two AW runs for his current yard and he's open to more progress; interesting.
4	2 4th (2) (9/2 +63%) Louisiana Bay	4.5 9/2(+63%)	(2) Louisiana Bay 9/2, Run best excused when fifth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 10/3) 21 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. Had been proving consistent before last time, but needs a bit extra if she's to open her account. Two runner-up efforts (1m4f) this winter but she didn't fire last time and is now 0-8.
5th	12 5th (12) (22/1 +45%) Merry Minister	22 22/1(+45%)	(12) Merry Minister 22/1, Well supported (4/1) but fared no better than of late when fifth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 19 days ago. Has eased further in the weights but he has something to find upped in distance. On much reduced mark but he's 0-10 over a variety of trips in handicaps; others preferred.
6th	3 6th (3) (6/1 -50%) Destinado	6 6/1(-50%)	(3) Destinado 6/1, Continued his fine start for his current trainer when winning 11-runner minor event at this course (10f, evens) 12 days ago, readily. Can add to his tally as he goes back up in trip. Record of 3-4 for his current yard and he's a big player again back in a 1m5f handicap.
7th	8 7th (8) (25/1 +0%) Crazy Maisie	25 25/1(+0%)	(8) Crazy Maisie 25/1, Successful at Chelmsford City (10f) in November and has remained in form since, fourth of 10 in handicap at the same C&D (9/1) 18 days ago. Can give her running once again as she goes back up in trip. In-form 5yo but her wins have come at 1m2f and this looks competitive back up in trip.
8th	4 8th (4) (10/1 -67%) Taxiing	10 10/1(-67%)	(4) Taxiing 10/1, Has been going the right way in 3 starts for her current yard, getting off the mark in 10-runner handicap (11/8) at Wolverhampton (14f) 20 days ago. Can give another good account with the visor back on. Off the mark at Wolverhampton last month and a 3lb rise looks fair; respected back in trip.
9th	5 9th (5) (14/1 +30%) Alghazaal	14 14/1(+30%)	(5) Alghazaal 14/1, One win from 22 Flat runs. Has run well last 2 starts, making effort earlier than ideal when third of 9 in handicap at this course (12f, 5/1) 32 days ago. Can give his running but may just be vulnerable for win purposes. In-form 7yo but he's an infrequent winner and was behind Placated here last time.
10th	9 10th (9) (11/2 +50%) Fullforward	5.5 11/2(+50%)	(9) Fullforward 11/2, Got back to winning ways at Windsor in August and ran at least as well when second of 11 in handicap at this course (12f, 11/2) 36 days ago. Could be thereabouts tried over this longer distance. 0-8 on AW but was runner-up off the same mark here (1m4f) last time; in the mix.
11th	6 11th (6) (28/1 -75%) Black Smoke	28 28/1(-75%)	(6) Black Smoke 28/1, Continued in good heart when length fourth of 10 to the reopposing Taxiing in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f, 2/1) 20 days ago. More required as he makes the switch to polytrack. In the frame on AW in his last three starts and he should go well again back in trip.
12th	11 12th (11) (66/1 -32%) Hiccups	66 66/1(-32%)	(11) Hiccups 66/1, Hasn't offered much in a trio of starts so far, last of 8 in minor event at this course (10f, 250/1) 54 days ago. Needs to leave his previous efforts well behind upped in trip for his handicap debut. Unexposed 4yo but he needs a transformation upped to 1m5f on his handicap debut.

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Destinado returns to handicap company on the back of a classified stakes double and must be considered, but an increased mark leaves him with no margin for error and preference is for TAXIING. The David Evans-trained filly built on a near-miss at Chelmsford to open her account over 1m6f at Wolverhampton last month and, with scope for further improvement following that confidence-boosting success, a 3lb rise may not be enough to a halt her. Placated and Tortured Soul are others to consider in a tricky opener.

DESTINADO made it three wins from 4 starts since joining James Owen when successful at this course 12 days ago, doing well in the circumstances having had to come from a long way back, and he can score again in his current form. Heading the list of dangers is Tortured Soul, who also arrives bidding for a hat-trick, with Placated completing the shortlist.

An open race in which the vote goes to TORTURED SOUL, who made it 2-2 on AW with his comfortable win at Wolverhampton last month.

13:15 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 13f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:20 Punchestown Conditions Chase 25f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (11/8 -10%) Coko Beach	1.375 11/8(-10%)	(1) Coko Beach 11/8, High-class chaser. Course winner. 1 win from 3 runs this season. Respectable second of 12 in handicap chase at Aintree (25.8f, heavy, 6/1) 58 days ago. Merits consideration. Has endorsed his reputation in top staying handicaps this season, of significant interest.
2	6 2nd (6) (9/2 +86%) Genois	4.5 9/2(+86%)	(6) Genois 9/2, Useful hurdler. 4/1, eighth of 12 in handicap chase at Naas (16f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Significantly up in trip with more needed. Not of the better jumpers to have gone through his trainer's expert hands, best watched.
3	5 3rd (5) (10/1 +38%) Fameaftertheglory	10 10/1(+38%)	(5) Fameaftertheglory 10/1, One win from 22 NH runs. Nineteen runs since last win in 2021. Very good third of 13 in handicap chase (16/1) at Cheltenham (29.2f, good to soft) 52 days ago. Temperamental sort. Produced a very encouraging display at Cheltenham in December, this looks more demanding.
4	2 4th (2) (7/4 -17%) Stattler	1.75 7/4(-17%)	(2) Stattler 7/4, High-class chaser. 20/1, 13 lengths second of 4 to Allaho in Kinloch Brae Chase at Thurles (20.2f, heavy) 15 days ago. Back up in trip. Stable in good form. Not taken lightly. Just like Coko Beach has to be considered a hugely interesting recruit to this discipline.
5th	8 5th (8) (250/1 -67%) Knockiel Synge	250 250/1(-67%)	(8) Knockiel Synge 250/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Off over 2 years. Makes chase debut. First run for yard after leaving D. Harvey. Only one win in points but placed 11 times, unlikely to feature in a race of this quality.
6th	4 6th (4) (12/1 +45%) Enjoy D'allen	12 12/1(+45%)	(4) Enjoy D'allen 12/1, Fairly useful chaser. Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. 40/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Leopardstown (24.4f, heavy) 40 days ago, tailed off when pulled up before last. Smart staying handicap chaser, needs to step up on what he has shown cross-country so far.
7th	10 7th (10) (40/1 -186%) Three By Two	40 40/1(-186%)	(10) Three By Two 40/1, Fair chaser. C&D winner. Creditable fourth of 8 in minor event chase (17/2) at this course (24f, soft) 71 days ago. This demands more, however. Has adapted well to the demands of this track, tough task against Coko Beach and Stattler.
8th	7 8th (7) (200/1 -60%) Jet Fighter	200 200/1(-60%)	(7) Jet Fighter 200/1, Poor chaser. 124/1, eighth of 18 in minor event chase at Pardubice (34.3f, good) 120 days ago. Back down in trip. Point winner with moderate track form, will be well-schooled but faces a huge task.
9	9 \|F\| (9) (125/1 +0%) Low Lie The Fields	125 125/1(+0%)	(9) Low Lie The Fields 125/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Eleventh of 13 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Listowel (20f, soft) 135 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Henry De Bromhead. Two wins over hurdles, sure to know his job for this but faces formidable opposition.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (33/1 -18%) Vital Island	33 33/1(-18%)	(3) Vital Island 33/1, Fairly useful chaser. C&D winner. 28/1, eleventh of 13 in handicap chase at Cheltenham (29.2f, good to soft) 52 days ago. Tough ask. Specialist performer over this course, winner of 4m2f La Touche Cup last year, respected.

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Coko Beach posted a fine second in the Becher Chase at Aintree in December and the nine-year-old is an interesting recruit to this unique discipline. Gordon Elliott's charge must enter calculations, but STATTLER edges the verdict. The Stowaway gelding was far from disgraced when runner-up over an inadequate 2m4f in a Grade 2 at Thurles recently and that should have put him spot on for his debut in this sphere. Fameaftertheglory should put his latest third-placed effort in this discipline at Cheltenham to good use and shouldn't be underestimated.

Willie Mullins' STATTLER has no Allaho to contend with this time so is fancied to go one better than his recent Thurles second to his top-class stablemate and get off the mark for the season. Gordon Elliott's Coko Beach rates much the biggest danger ahead of the talented but temperamental Fameaftertheglory.

Perhaps COKO BEACH, who has the merit of smart6 handicap chase form this season, will adapt better to this course than Stattler

13:20 Punchestown Conditions Chase 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:32 Carlisle Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (5/2 +50%) Coniston George	2.5 5/2(+50%)	(1) Coniston George 5/2, Bumper winner who came out best in a bruising finish to 2m Kelso maiden hurdle on return. Struggled up in grade at Wetherby just 3 weeks later but remains with potential. Won at Kelso in October; well beaten at Wetherby since but retains potential.
2	8 2nd (8) (4/1 -100%) Ridin Solo	4 4/1(-100%)	(8) Ridin Solo 4/1, Irish point winner in October and made a promising start to hurdling career at Sedgefield (17f) 6 weeks ago, faced with what's likely to prove a far-from-optimum test under Rules. The third there won a handicap last week and he'll improve. Leading claims. Point winner who went close on hurdle debut at Sedgefield and holds leading claims.
3	2 3rd (2) (7/1 -56%) Old Gregorian	7 7/1(-56%)	(2) Old Gregorian 7/1, Made a successful debut over hurdles after 6 months off in 2m Kelso maiden in October, drawing clear from promising Doyen du Bar who won next 2 starts and is now rated 127 (makes chase debut in 2.02 race here). Shaped as if amiss at Aintree next time but can get back on track if all is well. Won on hurdle debut at Kelso in October and heavy ground may have been too much at Aintree.
4	12 4th (12) (66/1 -164%) Dromlac Jury	66 66/1(-164%)	(12) Dromlac Jury 66/1, Every chance when fell last sole start in Irish points but made a discouraging debut in this sphere at Hereford (21.7f, soft) last month. Pulled up on rules debut but bought for six figures after showing promise in Irish point.
5th	7 5th (7) (12/1 -60%) Rattling Road	12 12/1(-60%)	(7) Rattling Road 12/1, £40,000 purchase after winning an Irish point in April 2022. Considerately handled when 23 lengths fifth of 12 to Doyen du Bar in 2m novice at Kelso on hurdling debut last month. Should do better. Point winner; fifth at Kelso last month when back from absence; in good hands to progress.
6th	5 6th (5) (10/3 +17%) Diamond Dice	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(5) Diamond Dice 10/3, Held every chance when departing at the last in point and some promise in bumpers this term (pulled hard at Doncaster latest). Has plenty about him physically and worth a look on hurdles debut for yard that does well here. Considerable promise on first two bumper starts; key player if tapping back into that.
7th	6 7th (6) (18/1 -112%) Jomig Des Bois	18 18/1(-112%)	(6) Jomig Des Bois 18/1, £45,000 buy after winning point in Ireland in October 2021 from Hector Javilex (useful hurdler for Charlie Longsdon). Long absence to overcome and interesting to see how he shapes up in the betting with promising stablemate Ridin Solo. Won point in October 2021 but absent since and Brian Hughes rides stablemate Ridin Solo.
8th	10 8th (10) (22/1 -38%) The Best Way	22 22/1(-38%)	(10) The Best Way 22/1, Shaped well when fourth of 10 in a bumper at Ayr in May 2022, making good progress early in the straight before his effort flattened out. Absent since and market may prove best guide to his chances. Fourth on debut back in May 2022; absent since but not ruled out each-way on return.
9th	3 9th (3) (66/1 -100%) Boot 'n' Shoe	66 66/1(-100%)	(3) Boot 'n' Shoe 66/1, Reached the frame in a couple of AW bumpers in early 2022 and probably needed the run sent hurdling after nearly 2 years off over Christmas. This may reveal more. Made the frame in both bumpers but down the field on sole hurdle outing.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (7/1 +56%) Boy De La Vis	7 7/1(+56%)	(4) Boy De La Vis 7/1, Won Newcastle bumper in December 2022 and probably needed the run on hurdles debut a year on at Hexham 8 weeks ago. Hood now tried. Pulled up on hurdle debut, but after absence; this bumper winner is not discounted.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (125/1 -89%) Tanking Along	125 125/1(-89%)	(9) Tanking Along 125/1, From the family of Bob Olinger but easy to back and showed little on debut at Sedgefield 3 weeks ago. Has a useful pedigree but he was tailed off at 33-1 on last month's debut at Sedgefield.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (125/1 -56%) Wilder Days	125 125/1(-56%)	(11) Wilder Days 125/1, Little impact in points/Tipperary bumper. 0-4 in points and tailed off at 66-1 on bumper debut; probably best watched for new yard.

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Ridin Solo posted a respectable second on his Rules/hurdle bow at Sedgefield on Boxing Day and the six-year-old has more going for him than most in this open affair. However, it may be worth taking a punt on timber debutant DIAMOND DICE. The Jonjo O'Neill-trained gelding has some fair bumper form in the book and he could take all the beating if translating that ability to this discipline. The downgraded Old Gregorian is also worth a second look.

RIDIN SOLO will benefit from further in due course but he made a promising start over this trip at Sedgefield on Boxing Day and looks the way to go with improvement on the way. Diamond Dice looks a good sort for jumping and is a big player. Jomig des Bois, a stablemate of the selection, is interesting, while Coniston George remains with potential having been given a break since Wetherby.

Jonjo O'Neill's runners always warrant respect at Carlisle and DIAMOND DICE is taken to make a winning start over hurdles.

13:32 Carlisle Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:45 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (2/1 +69%) How Impressive	2 2/1(+69%)	(3) How Impressive 2/1, Latest win at Yarmouth in September. 16/1, last of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7f) 17 days ago but he did go close over C&D on the previous occasion he was partnered by Oisin Murphy. On dangerous mark but he's not easy to predict and can miss the break; risks attached.
2	2 2nd (2) (6/1 -20%) Rogue Thunder	6 6/1(-20%)	(2) Rogue Thunder 6/1, Winner of 7f novice at Chelmsford in November. Unable to make an impact in 2 handicaps since but it's still early days and this represents a drop in grade. Marquand up. Well held in both his handicaps and he needs to kick on again on this drop back in grade.
3	9 3rd (9) (12/1 +14%) Swiss Pride	12 12/1(+14%)	(9) Swiss Pride 12/1, Seven-time course winner. Below par when fifth of 8 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 19 days ago. First-time visor replaces his regular cheekpieces on a rare outing beyond 6f. All wins at 6f but he has some placed form at this trip; not ruled out in new headgear.
4	5 4th (5) (12/1 +40%) Local Bay	12 12/1(+40%)	(5) Local Bay 12/1, Three wins from 11 runs last year. Latest win at Brighton in August. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7f, 25/1) 72 days ago. Out of sorts in his last two runs in the autumn and he needs a major revival.
5th	10 5th (10) (11/4 +31%) Freetodream	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(10) Freetodream 11/4, Won at Brighton in May. 9/2, very good third of 9 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 47 days ago. Big player under Hollie Doyle. Brighton winner who was creditable third at Kempton on his return in December; in the mix.
6th	1 6th (1) (5/1 +33%) Beltane	5 5/1(+33%)	(1) Beltane 5/1, Fifth of 7 in handicap (8/1) at Kempton (1m) 5 days ago. Hood on first time. On a winning mark but hard to be sure he's in good enough form to capitalise. Won at Beverley last summer but he's not matched that since; hood now added back at 7f.
7th	7 7th (7) (22/1 +33%) A Pint Of Bear	22 22/1(+33%)	(7) A Pint Of Bear 22/1, Back to winning ways at Wolverhampton (7f) last month but below-form fifth over this C&D since. Ended a long losing run at Wolverhampton but he wasn't in the same form over C&D last time.
8th	4 8th (4) (28/1 -40%) Bowman	28 28/1(-40%)	(4) Bowman 28/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 28/1, last of 11 in C&D handicap 16 days ago. First-time blinkers replace cheekpieces. Others more persuasive. Mark is tumbling but he needs to turn things around in new headgear; usually sets the pace.
9th	6 9th (6) (22/1 -22%) Impeach	22 22/1(-22%)	(6) Impeach 22/1, Course winner. Latest win at Chelmsford (6f) in November. 16/1, creditable third of 6 over C&D 10 days ago, keeping on from too far back. Won at Chelmsford (6f) in November and was fair third over C&D latest; could be dangerous.
10th	8 10th (8) (150/1 -127%) Whistledown	150 150/1(-127%)	(8) Whistledown 150/1, Below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Chepstow (6f, good) when last seen in August. First run for yard after leaving Jack Channon. The stable has done well with recruits from the same source. Didn't see much action last year and has something to prove on return for new yard.

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Beltane and Rogue Thunder have slipped back down to workable marks and both look capable if putting their best foot forward, while Swiss Pride may appreciate the return to 7f after some decent efforts over shorter. However, FREETODREAM returned with a pleasing performance when third over this distance at Kempton in December and, with that pipe-opener under his belt, he could be the one to side with.

FREETODREAM shaped quite well back on AW at Kempton just before Christmas and can build on that promise and strike under Hollie Doyle. How Impressive has been runner-up on both previous attempts over C&D, including under today's pilot Oisin Murphy, and is second choice ahead of Rogue Thunder, who is less exposed than most of these and takes a slight drop in grade here.

The vote goes to triple course winner IMPEACH, who is back on his last winning mark and was a fair third over C&D ten days ago.

13:45 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:50 Punchestown Handicap Chase 22f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	6 1st (6) (28/1 -12%) Lar's Lass	28 28/1(-12%)	(6) Lar's Lass 28/1, 8/1, below form eighth of 13 in handicap chase at Down Royal (20f, soft) 41 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere. Made little impression at Down Royal and is up against it from 7lb out of the handicap.
2	5 2nd (5) (11/4 +31%) Kates Hill	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(5) Kates Hill 11/4, Didn't need to improve to win 6-runner maiden chase at this course (22.7f, soft, 15/8) 22 days ago. Runner-up in her previous handicap. Likely to go well. Shaped well on handicap debut, won a conditions race last time, could prove hard to beat.
3	2 3rd (2) (5/1 +9%) Must Be Obeyed	5 5/1(+9%)	(2) Must Be Obeyed 5/1, Course winner. 25/1, pulled up in Grade 3 mares event at Fairyhouse (21.4f, heavy) 35 days ago won by Riviere D'etel, weakening soon after. Solid overall form in handicaps, can be forgiven failure in a Grade 3 contest last time.
4	1 4th (1) (6/5 +4%) La Malmason	1.2 6/5(+4%)	(1) La Malmason 6/5, Promising sort. 11/4, career best when winning 12-runner handicap chase at Cheltenham (20.6f, good to soft) 52 days ago, bit in hand. Likely capable of even better. The one to beat. Winning favourite at Cheltenham in her first handicap chase, every chance she can feature.
5th	3 5th (3) (6/1 -71%) Bonnie Kellie	6 6/1(-71%)	(3) Bonnie Kellie 6/1, Latest win in chase at Clonmel in October. Very good second of 6 in handicap chase at this course (22.7f, soft, 11/4) 22 days ago. Respected. Took a 4lb rise for finishing second here last time, that could make things difficult.
6th	4 6th (4) (14/1 -40%) Regina Dracones	14 14/1(-40%)	(4) Regina Dracones 14/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Eighth of 12 in handicap chase (14/1) at Limerick (19.4f, heavy) 39 days ago, inadequate test. Needs a couple of these to falter. Not one of her better displays at Limerick, previous Fairyhouse third was promising.

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LA MALMASON built on the promise of her third behind Found A Fifty at Down Royal when making a successful raid on her handicap debut over fences at Cheltenham in December. The winning margin doesn't tell the full story as she appeared to win with something to spare and a 6lb rise is unlikely to be an inconvenience. Bonnie Kellie took a step back in the right direction when runner-up here last month when she arguably would have won but for a bad mistake at the second last. Kates Hill appeals most of the remainder.

LA MALMASON won a competitive handicap at Cheltenham last time with a bit in hand and looks more than good enough to give the weight away to this opposition. Bonnie Kellie and Kates Hill can battle it out for the forecast spot.

Cheltenham handicap La Malmason may struggle to concede 24lb to KATES HILL, winner of a conditions race here last month.

13:50 Punchestown Handicap Chase 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:02 Carlisle Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (9/2 -125%) Gardener	4.5 9/2(-125%)	(3) Gardener 9/2, Making his first start since leaving Alex Hales, improved on his hurdles form when easily winning handicap at Southwell on chase debut in December. Clear when unseating 2 out at Newcastle last time, so he can make amends and resume winning ways. Set to make it 2-2 over fences only to unseat two out at Newcastle; may well make amends.
2	4 2nd (4) (8/1 +11%) Carcaci Castle	8 8/1(+11%)	(4) Carcaci Castle 8/1, Bumper winner in Ireland who also won over hurdles on his first 2 starts for his current yard last season. His form has gone the wrong way since, though, failing to beat a rival at Musselburgh last time. Revival needed as he goes chasing with cheekpieces applied. Perhaps he'll be suited by chasing and the cheekpieces but others have far less to prove.
3	5 3rd (5) (5/2 -11%) Martator	2.5 5/2(-11%)	(5) Martator 5/2, Useful winning hurdler in France but below that level for his current yard in 2022/23. However, there have been better signs sent chasing this season, going off a bit harder than ideal when runner-up at Newbury last time. Can go well again with cheekpieces back on. Runner-up behind well-treated winners at Newbury the last twice; firmly in calculations.
4	1 4th (1) (6/4 +55%) Doyen Du Bar	1.5 6/4(+55%)	(1) Doyen Du Bar 6/4, Very lightly raced for his age and made his second start over hurdles a winning one when successful at Ayr in December. Defied a penalty when making all in Kelso novice a month later and he has the potential do even better over fences. Respected. Two easy novice hurdle wins this winter; leading player if taking to fences.
5th	2 5th (2) (8/1 -45%) Fortescue Wood	8 8/1(-45%)	(2) Fortescue Wood 8/1, Bumper winner who made a successful start over hurdles after 20 months off at Ayr last season. Defied a penalty at the second attempt in novice at the same course in February last year, before shaping as if better for the run when fourth at Haydock in December. Makes chase debut. Lightly raced 9yo; won two novice hurdles last term; not written off on first chase start.

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GARDENER looked set to complete a double when sprawling on landing and unseating his rider after the second-last fence at Newcastle last month. A 4lb rise in the ratings may not be enough to prevent Olly Murphy's gelding gaining compensation and a third career victory could be on the horizon. Connections of progressive hurdler Doyen Du Bar have wasted little time in getting him over fences and he could have more to offer entering this discipline, with fellow in-form contender Martator completing the shortlist.

GARDENER has shown improved form switched to chasing since joining his current yard, in the process of making it 2 from 2 over fences when departing at Newcastle a month ago, and he remains capable of better in this sphere. He can get the better of Doyen du Bar, who appeals as the type to make a chaser, while Martator can also give another good account.

A hot little race. DOYEN DU BAR has impressed over hurdles the last twice and can complete a hat-trick on this chase/handicap debut.

14:02 Carlisle Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:15 Lingfield Stakes (Class 6) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (7/4 +65%) Neptune Legend	1.75 7/4(+65%)	(7) Neptune Legend 7/4, Modest gelding. Latest win here in October. 6/4, fifth of 8 in minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 21 days ago, not seen to best effect. Blinkers back on, tongue strap back on. Enters calculations. Had a wide trip at Wolverhampton last month and has claims if things go more to plan here.
2	10 2nd (10) (15/2 +25%) Repartee	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(10) Repartee 15/2, Twenty three runs since last win in 2020. 28/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at this course (6f, AW) 12 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Very useful in his prime but last win was in 2020 and has been well held in last six runs.
3	4 3rd (4) (9/2 -13%) Hold The Press	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(4) Hold The Press 9/2, Modest gelding. C&D winner. 3/1, creditable nose second of 8 to Ajrad in handicap at this C&D (AW) 22 days ago. There won't be much between them again. Returned from a short break with a near-miss behind Ajrad over C&D last month; respected.
4	6 4th (6) (10/1 -82%) Mc's Wag	10 10/1(-82%)	(6) Mc's Wag 10/1, Modest filly. 9/2, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 21 days ago, running on. In-form 4yo who looks worth another try at this trip and she's in the mix.
5th	9 5th (9) (18/1 -13%) Rebel Redemption	18 18/1(-13%)	(9) Rebel Redemption 18/1, Modest gelding. Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. 40/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 16 days ago. All wins have been at 6f and he's faded over this trip in last two starts; down the list.
6th	3 6th (3) (200/1 -506%) Gintini	200 200/1(-506%)	(3) Gintini 200/1, Poor gelding. 66/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 14 days ago, slowly away. Blinkers on 1st time. Regressive 13-race maiden who has beat only one rival in her last three runs; passed over.
7th	8 7th (8) (12/1 -20%) Pontius	12 12/1(-20%)	(8) Pontius 12/1, Modest gelding. Blinkered for 1st time, tenth of 11 in minor event at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 8/1) 34 days ago. Good second at Chelmsford on comeback but he's been disappointing since and is now 0-11.
8th	12 8th (12) (3/1 +25%) Time Patrol	3 3/1(+25%)	(12) Time Patrol 3/1, Winner at Windsor in September. Hooded for 1st time, good second of 9 in minor event at Kempton (7f, 6/5) 26 days ago, getting going too late. Leading claims. Close second at Kempton latest and he should get a decent two into this race; shortlisted.
9th	2 9th (2) (150/1 -650%) Button Bay	150 150/1(-650%)	(2) Button Bay 150/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Ninth of 11 in minor event (16/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 27 days ago, slowly away. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Well held after slow starts in all four runs and she needs a transformation; headgear on.
10th	1 10th (1) (11/1 -214%) Ajrad	11 11/1(-214%)	(1) Ajrad 11/1, Modest gelding. 17/2, won 8-runner handicap at this C&D (AW) 22 days ago by nose from Hold The Press. Awkward sort but can go well again. Ended a lengthy losing run when landing a C&D handicap last month; respected.
11th	5 11th (5) (200/1 -506%) Legal Mind	200 200/1(-506%)	(5) Legal Mind 200/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Off over 3 years. Blinkered for 1st time. Could only be fancied if the subject of market support. 16-race maiden who returns after a massive absence and can only be watched; new headgear.
12th	11 12th (11) (125/1 -150%) Ricardo Ofworthing	125 125/1(-150%)	(11) Ricardo Ofworthing 125/1, Poor gelding. Last of 10 in handicap (66/1) at Kempton (8f) 14 days ago. 14-race maiden who has poor claims on most of his form; others preferred.

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Ajrad and HOLD THE PRESS were separated by the narrowest of margins when the former scored over this C&D last month and they could fight out the finish again here. The latter is 1lb better off with the winner this time and he has a fine record around here, so could be the safest option as he bids to reverse the from. Time Patrol was a close second in a similar event at Kempton last time and he is another to consider.

NEPTUNE LEGEND wasn't seen to best effect when well backed for a similar race at Wolverhampton 3 weeks ago and gets another chance with Hollie Doyle now up. Stablemate Time Patrol is interesting, while there won't be much between recent C&D 1-2 Ajrad and Hold The Press again and they won't be far away.

Several have claims but the vote goes to AJRAD, who got back on the scoresheet when beating Hold The Press over C&D last month.

14:15 Lingfield Stakes (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:20 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 17f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (3/10 +59%) Mercurey	0.3 3/10(+59%)	(5) Mercurey 3/10, Promising individual. 10/3, creditable third of 22 in novice hurdle at this course (16.7f, soft) 22 days ago. The one to beat. Encouraging return over C&D last month, will very be hard to beat with normal progress.
2	4 2nd (4) (7/2 +0%) Lightkeeper	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(4) Lightkeeper 7/2, Promising type. 10/1, second of 25 in novice hurdle at Naas (16f, soft) on NH debut 24 days ago. Big player with improvement on the cards. Leading contender on the strength of his second to the smart Tullyhill at Leopardstown.
3	9 3rd (9) (15/2 -15%) Supreme Ruler	7.5 15/2(-15%)	(9) Supreme Ruler 15/2, €95,000 3-y-o, Doctor Dino gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to smart French chaser (stayed 2¾m) Dream Wish out of French 21f chase winner Ladies Wish. Likely type on paper and the market should be revealing. First foal, dam unraced half-sister to a useful French chase winner, in good hands.
4	10 4th (10) (25/1 -56%) The Story So Far	25 25/1(-56%)	(10) The Story So Far 25/1, Lightly-raced winner under Rules. Seventh of 12 in novice hurdle at Navan (20f, heavy, 28/1) on hurdles bow 16 days ago. Decent form in bumpers culminating in Limerick win, jumping was ragged at Navan.
5th	2 5th (2) (250/1 -213%) Fremantle Doctor	250 250/1(-213%)	(2) Fremantle Doctor 250/1, Once-raced maiden. Tongue strap on, eighth of 11 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy, 80/1) on NH debut 9 days ago. Pulled up on only point start in 2022, towards the rear on his recent hurdling debut.
6th	8 6th (8) (100/1 -100%) Ragmans Corner	100 100/1(-100%)	(8) Ragmans Corner 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, fifteenth of 28 in novice hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft) 41 days ago. Well beaten on both completed starts over hurdles, unlikely to feature.
7th	11 7th (11) (100/1 -52%) Arthur's Victory	100 100/1(-52%)	(11) Arthur's Victory 100/1, Fair Flat winner, making GB/IRE jumps debut. 20/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Dundalk (8f) 20 days ago, lost all chance at start. Hooded for 1st time. 3-25 on the Flat, all wins in Britain, has struggled since joining this stable, hooded now.
8th	7 8th (7) (250/1 -213%) Our Chezney	250 250/1(-213%)	(7) Our Chezney 250/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 125/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.3f, heavy) 9 days ago, pulled up. Hooded for 1st time. No sign of worthwhile form in four outings, pulled up on both attempts over hurdles.
9th	1 9th (1) (200/1 -100%) Bossofthebus	200 200/1(-100%)	(1) Bossofthebus 200/1, Thrice-raced maiden under Rules. 150/1, eighteenth of 22 in novice hurdle at Cork (16f, heavy) 30 days ago. First run in a bumper was respectable, does not appeal based on his hurdle runs.
12	12 \|F\| (12) (18/1 +10%) Karacole	18 18/1(+10%)	(12) Karacole 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. Very good fourth of 22 in novice hurdle (200/1) at this course (16.7f, soft) 22 days ago. Another sizeable step forward required. Flat winner in France in 2020, major improvement on last start but well held by Mercurey.
13	13 \|F\| (13) (66/1 -450%) Milan Dollar Lady	66 66/1(-450%)	(13) Milan Dollar Lady 66/1, €20,000 3-y-o, Milan mare. Half-sister to top-class chaser Road To Respect. Market should point the way. Half-sister to hurdle/high-class chase winner Road To Respect, worth a look for reference.
10th	3 10th (3) (25/1 -213%) I Get It	25 25/1(-213%)	(3) I Get It 25/1, €68,000 3-y-o, Telescope gelding. Brother to fairly useful hurdler Martha Divine, and useful hurdler/fairly useful chaser Honest John. Dam unraced. One to note in the betting. Brother to a winning hurdler, half-brother to five winners including the useful Out Sam.
14	14 \|PU\| (14) (150/1 -275%) Tint And Glow	150 150/1(-275%)	(14) Tint And Glow 150/1, €4,200 3-y-o, Mount Nelson mare. Dam unraced sister to fair hurdler (2m-2½m winner) Princess Mononoke, and half-sister to smart dual bumper winner Killyglass. Will probably come on for the run. First foal out of an unraced mare, not a bad pedigree but unlikely to be a major player.

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MERCUREY made a pleasing return to action here when finishing third on his first outing for 13 months and the six-year-old remains open to a fair amount of improvement. Lightkeeper shaped with promise on his Rules debut when chasing home Tullyhill at Naas and that experience is likely to stand him in good stead going forward. Supreme Ruler is bred to be useful and commands respect along with Milan Dollar Lady, who is a half-sister to Grade 1-winning chaser Road To Respect.

This represents a good opportunity for MERCUREY, who was third in a big-field maiden won by his potentially smart stablemate Lisnagar Fortune a few weeks ago. He is entitled to come on for that (first run following a 13-month break) and, with very few miles on the clock, he remains open to improvement. Lightkeeper made a promising start under Rules at Naas last month and he is second choice ahead of likely-looking newcomers Supreme Ruler and I Get It, both of whom need a market check.

Following a solid display behind stablemate Lisnagar Fortune over C&D last month, MERCUREY should be too strong for these rivals.

14:20 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:32 Carlisle Novices Hurdle (Class 4) 19f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (5/1 +23%) Dontyawantme	5 5/1(+23%)	(5) Dontyawantme 5/1, Fairly useful bumper winner for Fergal O'Brien. Promise in 2 hurdle starts over 2½m at Wetherby for new connections, going down by only ½ length on heavy ground latterly. Open to further improvement. Point/bumper winner who was close second at Wetherby on Boxing Day; could be involved.
2	1 2nd (1) (11/8 +27%) Lunar Discovery	1.375 11/8(+27%)	(1) Lunar Discovery 11/8, Dual bumper winner last season. Also won first 2 starts over hurdles (both 2m Hexham) and acquitted herself well stepped up to listed level at Haydock (19f, heavy) before Christmas, finishing 2 lengths second of 9. Double penalty here but should still go well. Second in Listed mares' novice at Haydock last time; leading claims despite double penalty.
3	6 3rd (6) (3/1 -33%) Drumlee Spud	3 3/1(-33%)	(6) Drumlee Spud 3/1, Successful in sole point and promising second in a bumper and novice hurdles on first 2 starts under Rules. In front when falling at the last in Stratford novice since. Given a bit of time to get over that. Should be winning soon. Narrowly in front when falling at final flight at Stratford; strong claims.
4	2 4th (2) (9/2 +55%) Blue Baloo	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(2) Blue Baloo 9/2, Fairly useful in bumpers and made a successful debut over hurdles in 12-runner maiden at Newcastle (2½m, good to soft) in November. Well behind Lunar Discovery in a Haydock listed race since, though. Work to do with Lunar Discovery on latest form but each-way claims now back down in grade.
5th	10 5th (10) (17/2 -113%) Rialannah	8.5 17/2(-113%)	(10) Rialannah 17/2, Shaped better than result when ninth in listed bumper at Doncaster on debut in December and showed promise when third of 11 in 20.5f Huntingdon novice hurdle since. Capable of better again. Third on hurdle debut at Huntingdon and this unexposed 5yo might not be far away.
6th	4 6th (4) (150/1 -838%) Bluebell Glen	150 150/1(-838%)	(4) Bluebell Glen 150/1, Best effort in bumpers last season when runner-up on heavy at Hexham in March but the form is nothing special. Starts out over hurdles in a decent race and a watching brief is advised. Fair second in Hexham bumper last March; open to improvement now up in trip.
7th	8 7th (8) (22/1 -144%) Parkin Fine	22 22/1(-144%)	(8) Parkin Fine 22/1, Promising return from a long absence when second on 2m Huntingdon hurdle debut (good to soft) in November. Not in the same form when a remote second on testing ground at Catterick just after Christmas. Improvement is needed but she's in top hands and may have more to offer.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (125/1 -346%) Reinitinruby	125 125/1(-346%)	(9) Reinitinruby 125/1, 21,000 gns purchase after finishing placed on second of 2 starts in Irish points (Dec 10). Brian Hughes booked for hurdle debut but she'll need to be pretty useful to come out on top here. 3rd in mares' point; makes rules debut in useful race; a watching brief may be best option.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (300/1 -100%) Houxty Reiver	300 300/1(-100%)	(7) Houxty Reiver 300/1, Well held in 2 Newcastle bumpers last winter. Outsider now hurdling back from a year off. Big odds and tailed off in both bumpers; now goes hurdling.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (400/1 -167%) Sky's Your Limit	400 400/1(-167%)	(11) Sky's Your Limit 400/1, Well held in bumpers ahead of this switch to hurdles. Down the field at big odds in all three bumpers; hurdle debut.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (400/1 -167%) Smart Lady	400 400/1(-167%)	(12) Smart Lady 400/1, Hasn't offered much in 3 hurdles. Wind surgery since last seen in December needs to spark major improvement. Has struggled on all three starts; transformation needed on first run since wind surgery.

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Dual hurdle winner LUNAR DISCOVERY lost little in defeat when posting a fine second in a Listed contest at Haydock in late December and she may have too much class on this return to class 4 company. Drumlee Spud appears the pick of the remainder having looked set to go close when falling at Stratford in November. Ben Pauling's mare receives a fair amount of weight, including Beau Morgan's 5lb claim, and she isn't taken lightly. Dontyawantme and Rialannah could battle it out for third.

DRUMLEE SPUD may have won at Stratford last time but for crashing out at the final flight and is taken to make the most of the weight she receives from the useful Lunar Discovery. Rialannah made an encouraging start to her hurdle career at Huntingdon recently and looks best of the remainder.

Having run a cracker when a Listed runner-up at Haydock in December, LUNAR DISCOVERY is taken to return to winning ways.

14:32 Carlisle Novices Hurdle (Class 4) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:45 Lingfield Stakes (Class 4) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (11/8 +39%) Caustic	1.375 11/8(+39%)	(4) Caustic 11/8, Promising individual. Runner-up in 2 bumpers prior to shaping well when third of 12 on his 1½m Wolverhampton Flat debut in December. More to come and leading claims. Fair NHF form; did well to finish third (slow start) on Wolverhampton Flat debut; chance..
2	7 2nd (7) (7/4 +22%) Eleanor Cross	1.75 7/4(+22%)	(7) Eleanor Cross 7/4, Fair form when making the frame in maiden/novice events on her first 3 starts, including 1¼m at this venue. Failed to improve for a switch to handicap company here (1¼m again) last month but this step up to 1½m could suit. Thereabouts. Placed in a similar novice (1m2f) here in December; in deep for h'cap debut since; player..
3	5 3rd (5) (7/2 -17%) Lartigue	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(5) Lartigue 7/2, Placed in AW novices at Wolverhampton (1½m) and Kempton (11f) in recent months. Likely to be on the premises again. Beaten favourite at Kempton; should be bang there if replicating Wolverhampton debut form..
4	3 4th (3) (8/1 -129%) Birthday Angel	8 8/1(-129%)	(3) Birthday Angel 8/1, Fair form both starts, latterly runner-up over 11f at Kempton under Kevin Stott. A bit more will be needed here. Promise on both starts, incl when runner-up at Kempton (1m3f); stablemate of Ridge Hill..
5th	6 5th (6) (150/1 +0%) Spitfire Bridge	150 150/1(+0%)	(6) Spitfire Bridge 150/1, Modest form in 3 bumpers ahead of this switch to the Flat. Outsider. Failed to shine in NHF (0-3; & work to do with Caustic); Flat switch; others more obvious..
6th	2 6th (2) (66/1 -100%) Ridge Hill	66 66/1(-100%)	(2) Ridge Hill 66/1, In the frame in 2 bumpers but well held on Newcastle Flat debut in November. Needs to leave that well behind. Hasn't kicked on since promising Worcester debut third (2m, NHF); made low-key Flat debut..
7th	1 7th (1) (150/1 -127%) Red Circle	150 150/1(-127%)	(1) Red Circle 150/1, Fair hurdler/chaser in France for Nick Littmoden. Best watched on belated Flat debut for new yard. Won over fences in France (2m4f); faces stiff task on Flat & stable debut; look elsewhere..

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ELEANOR CROSS couldn't land a telling blow in the Winter Oaks here 16 days ago but should be more at home back in novice company. She has a lot less on her plate than when beaten by a little under seven lengths in that class 2 handicap and she's taken to finally get off the mark. Kempton runner-up Birthday Angel and Lartigue are the ones expected to put up most resistance.

There was a lot to like about CAUSTIC's first run on the Flat at Wolverhampton just before Christmas and he can prove too strong for Lartigue and Eleanor Cross.

In a tight-knit affair, the main focus is between Caustic and LARTIGUE, with Karl Burke's colt narrowly preferred.

14:45 Lingfield Stakes (Class 4) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:50 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (8/11 +42%) Linden Arden	0.727273 8/11(+42%)	(5) Linden Arden 8/11, Fair hurdler. 10/11, first run since leaving Michael J. Bowe when sixth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (20f, soft) 38 days ago. Pulled too hard there and well worth another chance. Disappointing favourite for Mullins on his handicap debut; probably worth another chance.
2	7 2nd (7) (9/1 -13%) Pirate Island	9 9/1(-13%)	(7) Pirate Island 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Creditable third of 14 in novice hurdle (12/1) at Clonmel (16.5f, heavy) 25 days ago. Up in trip and can go well again. Solid efforts in heavy ground maidens; step up in trip could well suit and respected here.
3	2 3rd (2) (7/1 -75%) Chiefs Kingdom	7 7/1(-75%)	(2) Chiefs Kingdom 7/1, Fair hurdler. Respectable fourth of 8 in novice hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy, 11/1) 39 days ago. Stable having good spell. Blinkers on 1st time. Well in the mix. First-time headgear combination tried here and has the rating to be competitive.
4	6 4th (6) (11/1 -38%) Magic Sadler	11 11/1(-38%)	(6) Magic Sadler 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 8/1, creditable third of 14 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.3f, heavy) 9 days ago, running on. Shortlisted. Good third in a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle last month; going the right way and has a chance.
5th	1 5th (1) (5/1 -25%) All For Rachel	5 5/1(-25%)	(1) All For Rachel 5/1, Fair hurdler. Remains a maiden after 7 hurdle runs. Good second of 14 in handicap hurdle at Navan (20f, heavy, 9/1) 16 days ago. Can give a good account. 0-13 under rules but runner-up on three of his last four starts; should go well.
6th	4 6th (4) (125/1 -213%) Falcon Park	125 125/1(-213%)	(4) Falcon Park 125/1, Modest chaser. Remains a maiden after 11 hurdle runs. Creditable second of 19 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (20.2f, heavy, 20/1) 128 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere. Second in a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Gowran in September; plenty to find on ratings though.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (9/1 +10%) Ebenezer Scrooge	9 9/1(+10%)	(3) Ebenezer Scrooge 9/1, Fair hurdler. Thirteenth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Navan (20f, heavy, 18/1) 79 days ago so needs to bounce back. Has ran poorly on his last three starts including handicap debut last time; lots to prove.

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Linden Arden was sent off at a short price for a Leopardstown handicap on his debut for the Willie Mullins yard and while he disappointed that day, it would be no surprise to see him bounce back now returned to maiden company. All For Rachel must be considered on the back of a handicap second at Navan recently and Magic Sadler made the frame in a similar event nine days ago, but it could pay to take a chance on PIRATE ISLAND. Third over 2m the last twice, he has been doing his best work at the finish and he should relish this step up in trip.

LINDEN ARDEN couildn't make a winning start for Willie Mullins when sixth at Leopardstown but went too freely after an absence there and remains one to be interested in for his new handler. Pirate Island and Chiefs Kingdom both arrive in good order and can chase home the selection in that order.

It might well be worth giving another chance to LINDEN ARDEN om his second run for Closutton after a disappointing opening run

14:50 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:02 Carlisle Handicap Chase (Class 3) 21f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (6/4 +50%) Lilith	1.5 6/4(+50%)	(3) Lilith 6/4, Put in a good round of jumping when landing this race 12 months ago. Below par since but she has slipped down the weights as a consequence (4 lb lower than last year) and will be a threat if the addition of more severe headgear (sports first-time visor) has the desired effect. Hasn't threatened this season but is 4lb lower than when winning this last year.
2	2 2nd (2) (3/1 -20%) Game On For Glory	3 3/1(-20%)	(2) Game On For Glory 3/1, Bumper/hurdles winner who duly stepped up on Wetherby comeback spin in November (first run for almost 2 years) when runner-up in first-time cheekpieces on chase debut at Warwick (2½m, heavy). Poor effort in listed company since but she's unexposed in this sphere and probably worth another chance. Flopped at Wincanton last time but good second on chase debut at Warwick previously.
3	4 3rd (4) (25/1 -150%) Libby	25 25/1(-150%)	(4) Libby 25/1, Fair form over hurdles for Joseph O'Brien but well held on the Flat and over hurdles for this yard. Hopes pinned on this step up in trip/switch to fences sparking improvement. Yet to shine for this yard (Flat/hurdles) and has plenty to prove on today's chase debut.
4	1 4th (1) (13/8 -47%) Royale Margaux	1.625 13/8(-47%)	(1) Royale Margaux 13/8, Five-time hurdles/dual chase winner in France for David Cottin and fairly useful form over fences in this country. Understandably struggled in listed company last time and and better judged on her solid second in a handicap at Cheltenham (20.6f, good to soft) on penultimate start. The one to beat. Good second in Cheltenham handicap in December and faced tough Listed task next time.

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ROYALE MARGAUX was outclassed in a Listed contest when fifth behind Limerick Lace at Doncaster at the end of December. That said, the return to handicap company, in what appears to be an excellent opportunity on paper, can see her gain a first success in the UK, especially if she repeats her second at Cheltenham the time before. Game On For Glory boasts a similar profile to the selection as she also drops from Listed company. Lucy Wadham's mare is likely to be the main threat, while a change of headgear to a visor may benefit Lilith.

LILITH returned to form when winning this race last year and may well repeat the dose this time round having slipped to a handy mark. Indeed, she's 4 lb lower compared to 12 months ago and the first-time visor/prospect of a soft lead are other factors which could potentially help tilt the scales in her favour. Royale Margaux will be a big threat if reproducing the form of her Cheltenham effort in December and she is feared most ahead of Game On For Glory.

Topweight ROYALE MARGAUX was a good second on her last handicap start and earns the vote now back down in grade.

15:02 Carlisle Handicap Chase (Class 3) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:15 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (3/1 +25%) Masqool	3 3/1(+25%)	(6) Masqool 3/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Creditable second of 12 in handicap (5/2) at this C&D (AW) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Needs considering. Six-time AW winner who was clear second over C&D latest; respected with cheekpieces added.
2	1 2nd (1) (6/5 +40%) Romilda	1.2 6/5(+40%)	(1) Romilda 6/5, 7/2, creditable third of 14 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 15 days ago. Merits consideration. 0-8 but was a good third at Chelmsford latest and is respected on this drop back in grade.
3	5 3rd (5) (6/1 +40%) Eagle Eyed Tom	6 6/1(+40%)	(5) Eagle Eyed Tom 6/1, Winner at Beverley in August. 33/1, good fourth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 12 days ago. Can give a good account. Fair fourth over C&D 12 days ago but he needs to find more to get back on the scoresheet.
4	4 4th (4) (12/1 +40%) Abu Royal	12 12/1(+40%)	(4) Abu Royal 12/1, Last of 7 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 40/1) 9 days ago. Back up in trip. Blinkers on 1st time. Has work to do. Won an Ayr maiden last May but has form figures of 66707 in handicaps since; lots to prove.
5th	2 5th (2) (50/1 -257%) Eklil	50 50/1(-257%)	(2) Eklil 50/1, First run since leaving Rae Guest when pulled up in novice hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f, good) on NH debut 72 days ago. Solid form claims here though if back on track. Flopped in last Flat run and was pulled up on his hurdling/stable debut last month.
6th	3 6th (3) (16/1 -33%) Molly Valentine	16 16/1(-33%)	(3) Molly Valentine 16/1, Course winner. Last of 10 in handicap at Windsor (10f, good to firm, 9/2). Off 6 months and needs to hit the ground running. Finished last of ten when upped to 1m2f last time and has something to prove on her return.
7th	8 7th (8) (25/1 -257%) Renesmee	25 25/1(-257%)	(8) Renesmee 25/1, Winner at Yarmouth in August. 33/1, third of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 17 days ago, not ideally placed. Not discounted. Perked up with eyecatching third at Wolverhampton and has claims if she can build on that.
8th	7 8th (7) (15/2 -173%) Shalfa	7.5 15/2(-173%)	(7) Shalfa 15/2, Visored for 1st time, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at this C&D (AW, 11/2) 32 days ago, always holding on. Player with headgear again sported. Won with a visor added over C&D last month and a 3lb rise looks fair; shortlisted.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

ROMILDA is still a maiden through eight starts but has shaped with enough promise to suggest she has a race of this nature within her compass. A daughter of Kingman out of a Galileo mare trained by William Haggas, she is going to breakthrough sooner rather than later and the handicapper has given her a chance by dropping her 1lb for a close-up third at Chelmsford recently. Shalfa appreciated the first-time visor when scoring over C&D latest and heads the list of dangers from Masqool.

SHALFA showed the benefit of a change of headgear when going in over C&D and can make light of a 3 lb rise in the weights with the visor again reached for. Renesmee didn't enjoy the rub of the green when third at Wolverhampton last time and is feared most ahead of Romilda and Eklil.

An interesting race in which ROMILDA gets the vote ahead of recent C&D winner Shalfa and the in-form 6yo Masqool.

15:15 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:20 Punchestown Handicap Hurdle 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	8 1st (8) (2/1 +60%) Morricone	2 2/1(+60%)	(8) Morricone 2/1, 5/2, career best when winning 17-runner handicap hurdle at this course (16.2f, soft) 21 days ago, comfortably. Back up in trip. 9 lb higher in a stronger race now but he's heading in the right direction. Up 9lb for latest win and steps back up in trip, but very much respected on that form.
2	1 2nd (1) (9/2 -80%) Shannon Royale	4.5 9/2(-80%)	(1) Shannon Royale 9/2, Course maiden winner in November. Disappointing when eighth of 11 in listed handicap hurdle (3/1) at Navan (20f, heavy) since but might be worth another chance with first-time blinkers replacing cheekpieces. Might still proved well-handicapped off this mark and blinkers are tried; could go well.
3	6 3rd (6) (13/2 +7%) Petit King	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(6) Petit King 13/2, Course winner. Winner in hurdle here in December. Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (20f, soft, 12/1) 38 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Others more persuasive. Unable to match previous win at Leopardstown subsequently and cheekpieces are tried today.
4	5 4th (5) (10/1 +29%) Chosen Thyme	10 10/1(+29%)	(5) Chosen Thyme 10/1, 7/2, below form fourth of 10 in novice hurdle at this course (22.9f, soft) 21 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Others preferred but should do better today and likely to appreciate the drop in trip.
5th	2 5th (2) (13/2 -8%) Fiveonefive	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(2) Fiveonefive 13/2, 3 wins from 7 runs this season. Third of 5 in minor event hurdle at Navan (16f, heavy, 5/1) 16 days ago, not knocked about. Back up in trip. Shortlist material. Close as he was entitled in a Navan novice event last month; chance in a competitive race.
6th	7 6th (7) (13/2 -30%) Intent Approach	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(7) Intent Approach 13/2, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 5/2, fell fifth in handicap hurdle at Thurles (15.6f, heavy) 15 days ago, going in snatches. Up in trip. Respected, particularly if the betting vibes are strong. Faller on his handicap debut at Thurles; a likely factor here if that has not left a mark.
7th	4 7th (4) (7/1 -8%) Prince Palace	7 7/1(-8%)	(4) Prince Palace 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fine third of 10 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (24f, soft, 5/1) 23 days ago. Likely to give another good account. Drops back in trip here and no surprise should he try to make it a test; each-way chance.
8th	3 8th (3) (16/1 -100%) Sign From Above	16 16/1(-100%)	(3) Sign From Above 16/1, Winner in hurdle at Navan in September. Bit below form fifth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy, 12/1) 114 days ago. Pretty versatile as to ground and might well be primed for a big run after a nice break.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

SHANNON ROYALE claimed the scalp of the well-regarded Tullyhll when easily landing a maiden hurdle here in November, so it was disappointing that he failed to land a blow in a Listed handicap the following month. However, he sports first-time blinkers now and Gordon Elliott's six-year-old looks worth another chance dropping in class. Morricone was a ready winner of a handicap over the extended 2m here three weeks ago and he could prove the biggest threat to the selection, ahead of Prince Palace.

SHANNON ROYALE failed to do himself justice when joint-favourite for a good-quality handicap at Navan last time but had been progressive prior to that, including a course maiden win, and is given another chance in first-time blinkers. Prince Palace made a solid start to his handicap career when third at Fairyhouse last month and is feared most unless the market vibes are notably strong surrounding Intent Approach.

Preference is for INTENT APPROACH, a faller when fancied at Thurles last time but worth another chance off a potentially friendly mark

15:20 Punchestown Handicap Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:32 Carlisle Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (11/4 +61%) Skycutter	2.75 11/4(+61%)	(3) Skycutter 11/4, Successful twice over hurdles for Phil Kirby and, following a lengthy absence, confirmed he retains plenty of ability in pair of starts for new yard this winter, not beaten far when fourth at Wincanton (15.2f). Mark has eased a little more and not ruled out. This stiff track could help; has potential off this mark in view of his useful Flat form.
2	12 2nd (12) (8/1 -14%) Geordies Dream	8 8/1(-14%)	(12) Geordies Dream 8/1, A fair bumper winner who resumed from 19 months off with a good third of 10 to Serious Ego in handicap hurdle at Hexham (16.2f, heavy) 87 days ago. Possibilities. Bumper winner who returned from long absence with third at Hexham; one to consider.
3	6 3rd (6) (4/1 +11%) Pretending	4 4/1(+11%)	(6) Pretending 4/1, Opened her account as a hurdler at Sandown and backed it up with a good fourth in 2m3f Lingfield handicap 15 days ago. Weighted to go well eased 1 lb. Won at Sandown before fair fourth at Lingfield; could be suited by this stiff 2m1f.
4	7 4th (7) (7/1 -133%) El Jefe	7 7/1(-133%)	(7) El Jefe 7/1, Better than ever this season, completing the hat-trick in authoritative fashion in 8-runner handicap (15/2) at Haydock (18.9f, heavy) 44 days ago. Up 8 lb but he can go well again. Has won his last three; hit with 8lb rise for last time but he's clearly thriving.
5th	11 5th (11) (14/1 +36%) Palm Beach	14 14/1(+36%)	(11) Palm Beach 14/1, Course winner but he came in only fourth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, soft, 25/1) 41 days ago. It's now 11 runs since his last win in 2022. Continues to drop down the weights but has a regressive profile; others appeal more.
6th	5 6th (5) (4/1 +38%) Kingston Bridge	4 4/1(+38%)	(5) Kingston Bridge 4/1, Showed a likeable attitude to get off the mark in a Carlisle maiden (19f) last March. Placed in 3 of his 4 handicaps since, third at Kelso last time. Considered. Course winner; fair 3rd the last twice (2m4f/2m6f) and may benefit from this shorter trip.
7th	9 7th (9) (12/1 +33%) Applaus	12 12/1(+33%)	(9) Applaus 12/1, Untrustworthy individual but he's a 3-time C&D winner, inckuding in this event 12 months ago. Last of 6 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Hexham (20.1f, heavy) 54 days ago but still needs considering. Well beaten elsewhere the last twice but returns to the scene of his last three wins.
8th	10 8th (10) (28/1 -300%) Serious Ego	28 28/1(-300%)	(10) Serious Ego 28/1, Landed a pair of 2m handicaps at Hexham in November but only sixth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Ayr 56 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Won two in a row in November and has had a break since below-par run in December.
9th	8 9th (8) (33/1 +0%) City Derby	33 33/1(+0%)	(8) City Derby 33/1, Consistent sort but produced rare below-par efforts on his last two starts at Musselburgh and Catterick last month. Type to bounce back with cheekpieces refitted. In good form in first part of the season but below his best the last twice.
10th	2 10th (2) (100/1 -614%) Portstorm	100 100/1(-614%)	(2) Portstorm 100/1, A fair 21f winner in 2020 and has rejoined former yard after a winless spell in Ireland for Colin McBratney. Needs to hit the ground running after 10 moonths off. Returns from absence over what is likely to be an inadequate trip.
11th	4 11th (4) (14/1 -100%) Grand Soufle	14 14/1(-100%)	(4) Grand Soufle 14/1, Scored at Cartmel in 2022 and not disgraced after 15 months off when running-on fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (16.9f, good to soft, 11/1) 74 days ago. Not taken lightly if building on last effort. Newcastle comeback wasn't devoid of promise and he could build on that today.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

EL JEFE made it three wins on the bounce at Haydock just before Christmas in a conditional jockeys' event and an 8lb rise for that success is mostly negated with his rider able to utilise his claim on this occasion. Pretending is likely to appreciate a drop back in trip based on her recent fourth at Lingfield, while Skycutter and Serious Ego are others capable of being in the mix.

Lots with chances but PRETENDING arrives at the top of her game and is taken to quickly resume winning ways eased 1 lb for her good Lingfield fourth last time out. El Jefe rates the obvious danger in his bid to rattle off a four-timer, with Skycutter, Applaus and Kingston Bridge others to consider in a very open contest.

Things have clicked for EL JEFE, who beat an improver at Haydock when completing a hat-trick, and his winning spree can continue.

15:32 Carlisle Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:45 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (22/1 +33%) Rey De La Batalla	22 22/1(+33%)	(2) Rey De La Batalla 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 10/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 14 days ago. Has work to do. Has a mixed record in his five runs and was laboured at Kempton last time; risks attached.
2	5 2nd (5) (5/2 +44%) Amancio	2.5 5/2(+44%)	(5) Amancio 5/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Fifth of 7 in nursery at Goodwood (7f, soft, 9/4), not ideally placed. Off 113 days and not dismissed. 0-5 but he's been generally progressive and needs a close look back from a break.
3	1 3rd (1) (20/1 +0%) Rothay Park	20 20/1(+0%)	(1) Rothay Park 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 15/2, only fifth of 8 in maiden at Chelmsford City (6f) 25 days ago. Makes handicap debut with more required. Unexposed handicap newcomer but he flopped last time and has bit to prove at this new trip.
4	6 4th (6) (6/1 +57%) Silver Trumpet	6 6/1(+57%)	(6) Silver Trumpet 6/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 7/1, eighth of 11 in minor event at Windsor (6f, good). Off 175 days. Makes handicap debut but others look better treated at these weights.. No progress so far and he needs improvement upped to 7f on handicap debut; has been gelded.
5th	4 5th (4) (66/1 -32%) Bits And Bobs	66 66/1(-32%)	(4) Bits And Bobs 66/1, Blinkered for 1st time, last of 11 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 40/1) 14 days ago. Has work to do. Has failed to beat a rival in his last three starts and he needs to turn things around.
6th	8 6th (8) (17/2 +74%) Wrestling Revenue	8.5 17/2(+74%)	(8) Wrestling Revenue 17/2, Sixth of 9 in handicap (14/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 18 days ago, not knocked about. Much respected on his polytrack debut. Ex-Irish maiden who has form figures of 0776 in handicaps and others are preferred.
7th	3 7th (3) (14/1 -133%) Romanee	14 14/1(-133%)	(3) Romanee 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 10 in maiden at Newcastle (5f, 13/2) 11 days ago, not knocked about. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. One to consider. Unexposed colt who looks interesting upped to 7f on his handicap debut; in the mix.
8th	7 8th (7) (14/1 +0%) Irrelevant	14 14/1(+0%)	(7) Irrelevant 14/1, Latest win at Kempton in October. Good third of 11 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 20/1) 26 days ago, left poorly placed. Player. Dual Kempton winner who was an eyecatching third over 7f there last month; dangerous.
9th	9 9th (9) (11/8 +8%) Berrygate	1.375 11/8(+8%)	(9) Berrygate 11/8, Lightly-raced maiden. Excellent second of 11 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 10/3) 6 days ago, running on. Makes polytrack debut. Big shout off an unchanged mark. Went close on her handicap debut at Southwell (7f) last week; strong claims off same mark.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

A return to 7f saw an improved bid from BERRYGATE when a close-up second at Southwell last Tuesday and she ticks plenty of the right boxes racing off the same mark on this quick turnaround. Handicap debutant Silver Trumpet appears fairly treated on his return from a 175-day break and a subsequent gelding operation may unlock some potential too. Market support for the son of Advertise would increase interest, while Irrelevant makes most appeal of the remainder.

BERRYGATE took a step forward when an excellent Southwell second last time out and can go one better now off the same mark. Irrelevant wasn't seen to best effect when a recent third at Kempton and is next on the list ahead of polytrack-debutant Wrestling Revenue and Romanee, who makes his handicap bow.

This can go to BERRYGATE (nap), who went close on her handicap debut at Southwell last week and is well treated off the same mark here.

15:45 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:55 Punchestown Handicap Hurdle 24f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	10 1st (10) (6/1 +0%) Pipers Boreen	6 6/1(+0%)	(10) Pipers Boreen 6/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, second of 16 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.6f, heavy, 33/1) 35 days ago. Respected. Second last time;cheekpieces retained here and likely to get involved despite going up 4lb.
2	6 2nd (6) (6/4 +57%) No Fussing	1.5 6/4(+57%)	(6) No Fussing 6/4, 7/2, good second of 13 in handicap hurdle at this course (22.9f, soft) 21 days ago. Expected to be bang there again. Touched off by a well handicapped horse over C&D last month; up 2lb but a leading chance.
3	4 3rd (4) (15/2 -67%) Bestaline	7.5 15/2(-67%)	(4) Bestaline 15/2, Good third of 11 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at this course (20.3f, soft) 22 days ago. One to consider. Good run here last month and should be suited by this step up in trip; could play a hand.
4	8 4th (8) (4/1 +56%) Lizlucky	4 4/1(+56%)	(8) Lizlucky 4/1, Bit below form fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle (15/2) at Fairyhouse (24.2f, heavy) 35 days ago. Decent third in a 3m handicap here in December but failed to build on that at Fairyhouse.
5th	9 5th (9) (14/1 +0%) Get Down To It	14 14/1(+0%)	(9) Get Down To It 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 11 in novice hurdle (66/1) at this course (20.2f, soft) 21 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut and suspect she can do better if her jumping improves. Handicap debut and looks the stable first-string; interesting to see what the market does.
6th	2 6th (2) (28/1 -40%) Hidden Land	28 28/1(-40%)	(2) Hidden Land 28/1, 28/1, sixth of 11 in handicap hurdle at this course (20.3f, soft) 22 days ago. Well beaten in a pair of handicap hurdles after a fruitless spell at Dundalk; no appeal.
7th	5 7th (5) (50/1 -52%) Katherine	50 50/1(-52%)	(5) Katherine 50/1, Last of 16 in handicap hurdle (33/1) at this course (16.5f, soft) 81 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Lost her way of late and tailed off here in November; best form is on better ground.
3	3 \|F\| (3) (33/1 -313%) Whatucallher	33 33/1(-313%)	(3) Whatucallher 33/1, Fairly useful hurdler at her peak. Off 19 months. First run for yard after leaving Eddie & Patrick Harty. The betting may guide. Debuts for Tom Gibney here and probably best watched on her first start for 19 months.
1	1 \|U\| (1) (4/1 +0%) Sarah Beara	4 4/1(+0%)	(1) Sarah Beara 4/1, Winner in hurdle at Wexford in August. 7/1, creditable third of 12 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (20f, heavy) 41 days ago, needing stronger gallop. One to consider. Solid third in a 2m4f mares handicap at Limerick over Christmas; stays this trip well.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

The stoutly-bred BESTALINE offered far more encouragement when a staying-on third over an extended 2m 4f here recently. This rise in distance could do the trick for Gordon Elliott's mare and a breakthrough victory over hurdles may be on the cards. Although a 7lb rise will make life tougher for last month's Clonmel scorer Lissen To The Lady, the veteran still warrants respect in her current mood. She may give the selection most to think about, ahead of the unexposed Pipers Boreen.

NO FUSSING made a well-backed rapid improver work hard for the win here 3 weeks ago and could be the way to go. Clonmel-winner Lissen to The Lady and Pipers Boreen are a couple of the other likely players in a good contest.

The one to beat could well be NO FUSSING(nap), whose excellent second over C&D last time showed that she is thriving on racing

15:55 Punchestown Handicap Hurdle 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:07 Carlisle Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (Evens +56%) Breeze Of Wind	0 Evens(+56%)	(4) Breeze Of Wind Evens, Didn't trouble the judge in a trio of runs over hurdles for Barry Murtagh but he's a point winner and has upped his form since switched to chasing, opening his account with something in hand at Hexham before following up under a penalty at Uttoxeter. Should make a bold bid for the hat-trick. Unexposed 7yo who has won his last two and could still be ahead of the handicapper.
2	5 2nd (5) (17/2 -42%) Five Dollar Fine	8.5 17/2(-42%)	(5) Five Dollar Fine 17/2, Maiden hurdler who made an encouraging start over fences, fifth of 14 in 2m3f handicap chase at Catterick. Hasn't built on that since but back down in class here and longer trip may help. There's a rethink regarding trip but he won over 3m in a point in 2021 & is not ruled out.
3	6 3rd (6) (12/1 +0%) Wavelength	12 12/1(+0%)	(6) Wavelength 12/1, Fair maiden hurdler in Ireland for Gavin Cromwell. Got off the mark for his new yard in handicap chase at Hexham 20 months ago. Well held on belated return there in November but stepped up appreciably on that when fourth at Carlisle and entitled to come on again. Fair fourth here last time on second start back from absence; could build on that today.
4	1 4th (1) (10/1 -25%) Nights In Venice	10 10/1(-25%)	(1) Nights In Venice 10/1, Fair maiden handicap hurdler who shaped as if better for the run both starts this season. Has the size to make a chaser and potentially on a nice mark so not taken lightly now switched to fences. Below best over hurdles this season but wind op since last time; makes chase debut.
5th	9 5th (9) (12/1 -33%) Don Brocco	12 12/1(-33%)	(9) Don Brocco 12/1, Modest winner at 25f over hurdles. Similar form over fences, fourth of 11 at Catterick (25.2f, soft, 20/1) 25 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Fair efforts in defeat on two of his last three starts and he may be in the mix.
6th	2 6th (2) (20/1 +0%) Uptown Harry	20 20/1(+0%)	(2) Uptown Harry 20/1, Ridden positively and took full advantage of a drop in the weights when landing 9-runner handicap chase at Carlisle (20f) in March. Yet to fire this season, however. Won off 4lb higher here last March but has struggled to get competitive this season.
7th	8 7th (8) (25/1 -257%) Gibberwell	25 25/1(-257%)	(8) Gibberwell 25/1, Got off the mark over fences at Hexham in April and good placed efforts last 3 starts, third of 6 in handicap chase at Catterick (25.2f, heavy, 16/5) 35 days ago. Respected. In the first three on his last three starts and could be thereabouts.
8th	3 8th (3) (28/1 -133%) Aire Valley Lad	28 28/1(-133%)	(3) Aire Valley Lad 28/1, Tricky customer who bounced back to capitalise on a handy mark in 8-runner contest at Newcastle but merely underlined his inconsistency at Wetherby next time. Inconsistent, and pulled up last time, but second in this last year and not discounted.
9th	11 9th (11) (33/1 -83%) Dark Duomo	33 33/1(-83%)	(11) Dark Duomo 33/1, Poor maiden hurdler for Philip Hobbs & Johnson White and failed to land a blow in a couple of handicap chases for this yard. Took little interest back over hurdles next time. 6yo who has shown some ability, but on recent evidence it's best to look elsewhere.
7	7 \|F\| (7) (17/2 +29%) Our Friend Mo	8.5 17/2(+29%)	(7) Our Friend Mo 17/2, Best effort when runner-up in handicap chase at Bangor (20.3f, heavy, 12/1) on debut over fences 26 days ago, doing her best work late on. Failed to match that next time but return to further should suit. Merely 6th at Leicester last month but encouraging 2nd on chase debut at Bangor previously.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (16/1 -191%) Robert D'ores	16 16/1(-191%)	(10) Robert D'ores 16/1, Offered little in a handful of runs over hurdles but made much more of an impact in 2 runs over fences, clear when unseated rider 2 out in 3m Hexham handicap chase in May. Well held back over hurdles at Newcastle on return but worth another chance back in this sphere. Promise last May on first two chase starts and could improve for last month's hurdle run.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (25/1 -25%) Old Page	25 25/1(-25%)	(12) Old Page 25/1, Remains a maiden after 22 NH runs. Runner-up last 2 starts but those came in very weak events and he's 6 lb out of the handicap here. 0-19 over fences but a fair second the last twice and has each-way possibilities.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

BREEZE OF WIND has progressed nicely over fences and the seven-year-old arrives in search of a hat-trick of victories, with the most recent coming at Uttoxeter in December. That was his first attempt over 3m and the manner of that performance suggested there could be plenty more to come. Gibberwell has run with credit on his latest outings and is likely to enter the reckoning along with Wavelength, who could step forward from his fourth-placed effort here in December.

BREEZE OF WIND is improving fast so a further 5 lb rise may not be enough to prevent the hat-trick. The lightly-raced Robert d'Ores is worth another chance back in this sphere so is next best ahead of Nights In Venice, who has the size to make a chaser.

The improving 7yo BREEZE OF WIND (nap) has won in good style at Hexham and Uttoxeter the last twice and can complete a hat-trick.

16:07 Carlisle Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (4/1 +67%) Free As A Bird	4 4/1(+67%)	(8) Free As A Bird 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Below form sixth of 10 in nursery (12/1) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 41 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Has not made a serious impact in her five runs and needs improvement back up in trip.
2	3 2nd (3) (10/3 +33%) Hot Front	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(3) Hot Front 10/3, Course winner in August. 10/3, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f) 15 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Has good chance on pick of form. Well held in her three handicaps and has something to prove at this new trip; visor added.
3	6 3rd (6) (7/1 -133%) Musical Diva	7 7/1(-133%)	(6) Musical Diva 7/1, 9/4, career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Southwell (5f) 11 days ago. Hiked up 11 lb but scored comfortably there so she's a player up to 6f in her hat-trick bid. Major improver who has won with plenty in hand in her last two starts; big player again.
4	1 4th (1) (9/2 +10%) She Is A Keeper	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(1) She Is A Keeper 9/2, Winner at Kempton in September. 7/1, creditable fourth of 10 in nursery at this C&D (AW). Off 101 days and one for the shortlist. Ended last year with a Kempton win and a close fourth over C&D; respected on return.
5th	7 5th (7) (14/1 +44%) It's Showtime	14 14/1(+44%)	(7) It's Showtime 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 10 in nursery (10/1) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 41 days ago. Others have achieved more. Some promise in novice events but was last of ten on her handicap debut at Wolverhampton.
6th	5 6th (5) (5/1 +9%) Wren Officer	5 5/1(+9%)	(5) Wren Officer 5/1, Winner at Newcastle in January and good fourth of 10 in handicap (16/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 13 days ago. Can give a good account. Won at Newcastle but was well held in a Class 5 last time; one of two runners for yard.
7th	4 7th (4) (17/2 -13%) Graceful Mary	8.5 17/2(-13%)	(4) Graceful Mary 17/2, Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Wolverhampton in November. Seventh of 10 in handicap (5/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 24 days ago so needs to bounce back. Still unexposed but she's been disappointing in both handicaps and has questions to answer.
8th	2 8th (2) (11/1 +21%) Vanity Pays	11 11/1(+21%)	(2) Vanity Pays 11/1, Seventh of 11 in handicap (80/1) at Kempton (7f) 14 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time with more needed. Ex-Irish filly who is 0-10 and others are more convincing; blinkers are tried back at 6f.

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Musical Diva has proved a different proposition since being ridden more prominently, as evidenced in last month's Wolverhampton/Southwell double, but an 11lb rise for her latest victory may leave the David O'Meara-trained filly vulnerable. With that in mind, it could be worth taking a punt on HOT FRONT. The combination of a step up in trip and first-time visor could unlock enough improvement for the daughter of Soldier's Call to score for a second time. She Is A Keeper and Wren Officer are also noted.

MUSICAL DIVA has been hit hard by the official assessor for her recent Southwell success but had something left in the tank there and that form is working out well so she gets the nod. In-form Wren Officer appeals as the one to chase home David O'Meara's hat-trick seeke, with course-scorer Hot Front appealng as the pick of the rest for minor honours.

Top of the list is MUSICAL DIVA, who has surged clear in her last two runs and may well be able to strike again back up in trip.

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

16:25 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (17/2 +29%) Caldwell	8.5 17/2(+29%)	(4) Caldwell 17/2, Latest win here in December. 11/1, last of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f) 29 days ago. Back down in trip and he looks vulnerable on balance. Two AW wins from seven starts, including here; way down the field at Wolverhampton latest.
2	6 2nd (6) (25/1 -317%) Swinging London	25 25/1(-317%)	(6) Swinging London 25/1, Fair winner at 16f over hurdles. 2/1 and blinkered for 1st time, running respectably when falling in a claiming hurdle at Leicester (15.5f, heavy) 26 days ago. One to note in the betting back on the level for new yard. Hurdle winner; fell on final 2 starts for O Murphy; first AW run for three years.
3	1 3rd (1) (5/1 +29%) Animato	5 5/1(+29%)	(1) Animato 5/1, 40/1, creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f) 17 days ago, needing stiffer test. Dropping back in trip here looks a good move and he's worth considering. Two close calls in the autumn (1m4f, turf; 2m at Newcastle); lesser efforts of late.
4	3 4th (3) (5/6 +0%) Simiyann	0.833333 5/6(+0%)	(3) Simiyann 5/6, 14/1, second of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f) 29 days ago, just failing. Up just 1 lb for that near miss and will surely go close again, provided she is not inconvenienced by this drop back in trip. Had 1m4f form in France; two good Wolverhampton runs in Britain (1m1f and 2m); good chance.
5th	5 5th (5) (14/1 -40%) Shake A Leg	14 14/1(-40%)	(5) Shake A Leg 14/1, 10/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f). Off 98 days. Record stands at 0-13 on the AW but he has hit the crossbar a couple of times on synthetics and is dangerous to discount off this reduced mark. Well treated on 1m4f turf wins in early 2022; 0-13 on AW but handles Tapeta.
6th	2 6th (2) (16/1 -78%) Midnight Lion	16 16/1(-78%)	(2) Midnight Lion 16/1, One win from 3 runs last year. Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, last of 10 in handicap (50/1) at this course (12.1f) 31 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Lightly raced; pulled up over hurdles for new yard; last of 10 over C&D since.
7th	7 7th (7) (15/2 +53%) Night Bear	7.5 15/2(+53%)	(7) Night Bear 15/2, C&D winner. 66/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at this course (12.1f) 31 days ago. Now finds himself with a bit to prove. C&D winner in late 2022; not in the best of form since back from break in September.
8th	9 8th (9) (12/1 -71%) Can Can Girl	12 12/1(-71%)	(9) Can Can Girl 12/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. First run since leaving Tim Easterby when below form fifth of 9 in handicap (16/1) at Newcastle (16.2f) 14 days ago. Back down in trip and claims if able to bounce back here off an attractive mark. Two 1m4f wins on Newcastle Tapeta; respectable C&D form too; can come on for yard debut.
9th	8 9th (8) (25/1 -108%) Vallamorey	25 25/1(-108%)	(8) Vallamorey 25/1, First run since leaving Chris Fairhurst when 8/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Catterick (15.7f, soft) on hurdles bow 25 days ago. Below par latest start in this sphere and she's probably worth taking on. Turf win at 1m2f last spring; not lived up to that since, including on Tapeta (1m4f).

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SIMIYANN went close on his second start for Ian Williams when beaten a short-head at Wolverhampton over 2m. The drop back in trip is unlikely to be an issue and the son of Australia is capable of going one better. Caldwell has the ability to be competitive if putting his best foot forward after hanging badly in the aforementioned contest. Animato may benefit from a drop back in trip based on recent efforts.

Ready preference is for French-import SIMIYANN, who went very close on his second start on these shores at Wolverhampton and this lightly-raced 4-y-o probably has more to offer. Can Can Girl failed to fire on debut for his new yard at Newcastle but she will be a live danger if on-song, while Animato and Shake A Leg are others with claims.

The switches in distance and the new track are queries for SIMIYANN (nap) but he has less to do than at Wolverhampton last time out.

16:25 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:30 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 24f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (6/4 +14%) Lucky Lyreen	1.5 6/4(+14%)	(5) Lucky Lyreen 6/4, Fairly useful hurdler. Good second of 14 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, heavy, 9/2) 12 days ago. Progressing well recently. Good form over shorter; sets a reasonable standard if the step up in trip proves suitable.
2	4 2nd (4) (15/8 +46%) Kinturk Kalanisi	1.875 15/8(+46%)	(4) Kinturk Kalanisi 15/8, Twice-raced maiden. 15/2, third of 10 in novice hurdle at Cork (24f, heavy) 30 days ago. Might not be ridden so positively this time and will have a big say if coming home better.
3	1 3rd (1) (4/1 +0%) Bossofthebrownies	4 4/1(+0%)	(1) Bossofthebrownies 4/1, Twice-raced maiden. 40/1, third of 10 in novice hurdle at this course (22.9f, soft) 21 days ago. Can make presence felt. Staying on third in a C&D maiden hurdle latest; going the right way and can be involved.
4	9 4th (9) (14/1 -56%) Redzy Rocco	14 14/1(-56%)	(9) Redzy Rocco 14/1, Twice-raced maiden. 14/1, fifth of 11 in novice hurdle at this course (20.2f, soft) 21 days ago. Winning pointer; not beaten far in a mares contest here last month; more needed.
5th	2 5th (2) (125/1 -89%) Cloughroe	125 125/1(-89%)	(2) Cloughroe 125/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 125/1, eighth of 10 in novice hurdle at this course (22.9f, soft) 21 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Modest form in three maiden hurdles and makes little appeal; tried in a tongue-tie here.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (6/1 -9%) One Big Bang	6 6/1(-9%)	(6) One Big Bang 6/1, Fair hurdler. 9/2, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (24f, heavy) 9 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Tongue-tie tried as he reverts back to maiden company; should run his race.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (80/1 -1043%) Ringcraft	80 80/1(-1043%)	(8) Ringcraft 80/1, Runner-up on sole outing in point. 9/2, pulled up in hunter chase at Clonmel (21f, heavy) on NH debut 25 days ago, pulled up. Makes hurdles debut. Ran no race on his track debut at Clonmel last month; a line can be drawn through that.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (125/1 -279%) Quintin Turnball	125 125/1(-279%)	(7) Quintin Turnball 125/1, Once-raced maiden. 125/1, seventh of 14 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.5f, heavy) on NH debut 25 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Not disgraced on his hurdles debut at Clonmel last month; liable to do better in time.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (150/1 -127%) Hesasmoothoperator	150 150/1(-127%)	(3) Hesasmoothoperator 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fifth of 10 in novice hurdle (150/1) at this course (22.9f, soft) 21 days ago. Soundly beaten in two maiden hurdles and needs this for a handicap mark.

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LUCKY LYREEN gets the nod in this maiden hurdle finale and ought to go very close on a reproduction of his latest second to O'Moore Park, who is a really promising novice hurdler representing Willie Mullins' yard. The six-year-old is edging closer to the target, seemingly improving between runs, and this could be the time to catch him. Kinturk Kalanisi boasts a similar profile following an improved display at Cork last time, while chances are also given to Bossofthebrownies and One Big Bang.

Bumper winner LUCKY LYREEN is starting to get the hang of things over hurdles now and this looks a good opportunity up in trip. Bossofthebrownies is feared most ahead of Kinturk Kalanisi.

There was lots to like about the run of BOSSOFTHEBROWNIES over C&D last time and he can make the required improvement

16:30 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:40 Carlisle NH Flat Race (Class 5) 17f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (5/2 +84%) I Am Max	2.5 5/2(+84%)	(5) I Am Max 5/2, Vendangeur gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to a French Grade 1 winner. Stable no stranger to bumper success but Ryan Mania is on the yard's other runner. Bred to be a jumper; stable has occasional success in these races; betting should be noted.
2	11 2nd (11) (11/2 +21%) Plantaroma	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(11) Plantaroma 11/2, Planteur filly. Half-sister to 2 winners, including Santo Domingo. Dam 9f winner. Yard 1-3 in bumpers this season. Has had wind surgery. Worth a betting check. Flat/jumps winners in the family; 4yo filly who gets all the allowances; had wind surgery.
3	7 3rd (7) (10/3 -21%) Red Cadillac	3.333333 10/3(-21%)	(7) Red Cadillac 10/3, Jukebox Jury gelding. Half-brother to 7f-1¼m winner Stormy Tale. Dam, 11.5f/1½m winner, half-sister to dual bumper winner/useful 2m hurdle winner Liberty Dance. Stable does well in bumpers. Half-brother to winners Stormy Tale (7f-1m2f; RPR 83) and Grey Opportunity (point).
4	6 4th (6) (15/2 -50%) Jeune Prince	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(6) Jeune Prince 15/2, £65,000 Al Namix gelding. Half-brother to useful bumper winner/useful hurdler Festival d'Ex, stays 2¾m, and fair hurdler Good Look Charm. Makes paper appeal and it'll be interesting to see what the betting makes of him. £65,000 3yo; has bumper winners in the family and needs checking in the betting.
5th	4 5th (4) (14/1 -17%) Highland Fashion	14 14/1(-17%)	(4) Highland Fashion 14/1, Showed a bit on his Perth debut last spring but not enough to think he'll be playing a prominent role here. Bred to stay and duly got going all too late when beaten 12l on soft at Perth last April.
6th	8 6th (8) (14/1 -250%) Rehill Relic	14 14/1(-250%)	(8) Rehill Relic 14/1, £50,000 after winning a point last spring. Readily put in his place by the winner but still shaped with encouragement when second of 4 in a Haydock bumper just after Christmas. May do better. 2m4f point winner; beaten 14l in a small field at Haydock (heavy); will need more.
7th	3 7th (3) (6/1 +20%) Danno's Dollar	6 6/1(+20%)	(3) Danno's Dollar 6/1, Bred to be stayer (brother to connections' Scottish Grand National runner-up Dingo Dollar) and shaped accordingly when midfield on his Ayr debut in November. May do better but whether he possesses the speed to get seriously competitive in a bumper remains to be seen. Couldn't raise his game and finished mid-division on good to soft at Ayr in early November.
8th	2 8th (2) (50/1 -79%) Castlecomer Bill	50 50/1(-79%)	(2) Castlecomer Bill 50/1, Getaway gelding. Half-brother to modest hurdler Chesterville. Dam (h138) 2m-21f hurdle winner. Stable 0-9 in bumpers in the last 5 seasons. Not an obvious one. Half-sister to 2m4f hurdle winner Chesterville and point winner Maccloud; dam useful.
9th	10 9th (10) (25/1 -178%) Kall Me Emma	25 25/1(-178%)	(10) Kall Me Emma 25/1, Dylan Thomas mare. Sister to bumper winner You Some Girl, and half-sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Brandy Harbour, stays 3m. Dam unraced. The betting should help guide to expectations. Sister to bumper winner You Some Girl, half-sister to hurdle/chase winner Brandy Harbour.
10th	9 10th (9) (18/1 -140%) Upfordebate	18 18/1(-140%)	(9) Upfordebate 18/1, 14/1, modest form when fourth on his Sedgefield debut 24 days ago. Never placed to challenge at Sedgefield (soft) but ran okay to finish a 12l fourth.

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Jeune Prince is a half-brother to a Goffs Land Rover bumper winner and he could get involved on his racecourse bow, while others to note include Red Cadillac and Rehill Relic. DANNO'S DOLLAR gets the nod, though, as he wasn't beaten too far at Ayr in November and is expected to have come on a bundle for that first start.

REDHILLL RELIC looks best of those with bumper experience, while Red Cadillac and Jeune Prince are two likely types among the newcomers.

Perhaps one of the newcomers will provide the answer, with JEUNE PRINCE and the filly Plantaroma respected most.

16:40 Carlisle NH Flat Race (Class 5) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Southwell Stakes (Class 6) 12f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (33/1 -200%) Bella Bluesky	33 33/1(-200%)	(1) Bella Bluesky 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. Last of 9 in maiden at Newcastle (8f, 150/1) 17 days ago, slowly away. Significantly up in trip and tongue strap on for 1st time in this code. Bumper/novice hurdle winner; sights lowered considerably and trip can suit.
2	4 2nd (4) (15/2 -67%) Miss Sligo	7.5 15/2(-67%)	(4) Miss Sligo 15/2, Modest mare. C&D winner. 7/2, sixth of 9 in handicap at Bath (11.6f, firm). Off 152 days. Good record on the AW and she has to enter calculations. First and second on latest classified runs at about 1m4f last summer; can go well fresh.
3	6 3rd (6) (7/1 +7%) Socialist Agenda	7 7/1(+7%)	(6) Socialist Agenda 7/1, Modest gelding. 9/2, bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f) 16 days ago. Down in trip and blinkers on 1st time. Looks competitive on form. Won 3 bumpers and 2 hurdles; difficult year in 2023; beaten long way on AW in January.
4	9 4th (9) (5/2 +9%) Velvet Vulcan	2.5 5/2(+9%)	(9) Velvet Vulcan 5/2, Modest gelding. 6/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable second of 11 in minor event at this C&D 18 days ago, having to pick way through. Big player. Maiden but had few realistic chances; came from well back to take 2nd over C&D latest.
5th	5 5th (5) (9/2 +40%) Reset Button	4.5 9/2(+40%)	(5) Reset Button 9/2, Modest gelding. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Creditable third of 8 in handicap (8/1) at Chelmsford City (13.3f) 18 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and needs to raise his game. Losing run goes back 2 years; running respectably and refitting cheekpieces could help.
6th	8 6th (8) (4/1 +20%) Uther Pendragon	4 4/1(+20%)	(8) Uther Pendragon 4/1, Modest gelding. Course winner. 5/1, respectable third of 8 in minor event at Kempton (11f) 5 days ago. One to consider. Six course starts at around 1m4f, winning once and 2nd three times; solid chance.
7th	12 7th (12) (10/1 +50%) Sao Timothy	10 10/1(+50%)	(12) Sao Timothy 10/1, Modest gelding. 4/1, seventh of 8 in minor event at Kempton (11f) 5 days ago. Improvement needed. Wasn't beaten far when upped to 1m4f on Polytrack in October; lesser runs since.
8th	2 8th (2) (11/1 -57%) International Law	11 11/1(-57%)	(2) International Law 11/1, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable sixth of 11 in minor event (18/1) at this C&D 18 days ago. Place possibilities. Seven Tapeta wins, the latest over C&D in late 2022; entitled to be competitive.
9th	7 9th (7) (40/1 -100%) Sugarpiehoneybunch	40 40/1(-100%)	(7) Sugarpiehoneybunch 40/1, Modest mare. Eighth of 9 in handicap (150/1) at Newcastle (16.2f) 14 days ago. Back down in trip. Easy enough to look elsewhere. Won two 1m4f turf handicaps last April but has lost her way since; no headgear this time.
10th	3 10th (3) (33/1 -106%) King Athelstan	33 33/1(-106%)	(3) King Athelstan 33/1, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Seventh of 11 in minor event at this C&D (33/1) 18 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Others make more appeal. C&D winner of similar race last March; only 4 runs since, well below best the last twice.
11th	11 11th (11) (33/1 -65%) My Boy Benji	33 33/1(-65%)	(11) My Boy Benji 33/1, Modest gelding. Eighth of 9 in handicap (40/1) at Newcastle (12.4f) 20 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Needs a couple of these to falter. Well held in 3 AW handicaps from 1m-1m4f; now eligible for this grade; first-time headgear.
12th	10 12th (10) (40/1 -433%) Lightning Spark	40 40/1(-433%)	(10) Lightning Spark 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tenth of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 25/1). Off 137 days and back up in trip. Others have achieved more. Fair handicap debut over 1m4f at Wolverhampton; lesser run when last seen in September.

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Lightning Spark's best run to date came over this distance at Wolverhampton on her penultimate start and the drop to this level gives her every chance of shedding the maiden tag. The vote, though, goes to VELVET VULCAN following her recent C&D second when improving for the application of both a tongue-tie and cheekpieces. Uther Pendragon and Miss Sligo complete the shortlist.

VELVET VULCAN encountered traffic problems at a crucial stage when runner-up over C&D recently and, with the cheekpieces and tongue strap he sported for the first time that day on again, the 5-y-o is taken to go one better with Billy Loughnane in the hot-seat. Miss Sligo's record on artificial surfaces is solid and she rates the main danger ahead of Socialist Agenda.

Uther Pendragon has solid claims but VELVET VULCAN came home quite nicely over C&D last time and is just preferrred.

17:00 Southwell Stakes (Class 6) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Southwell Maiden (Class 4) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (9/4 +32%) Quercine	2.25 9/4(+32%)	(7) Quercine 9/4, Twice-raced filly. Second of 9 in maiden (8/1) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 45 days ago. Claims if the first-time cheekpieces help eke out further improvement. Ran fast for a long way on 2nd start, over 5f at Wolverhampton; entitled to show up well.
2	3 2nd (3) (13/8 +7%) Cast No Shadow	1.625 13/8(+7%)	(3) Cast No Shadow 13/8, Lightly-raced colt. Last of 8 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 16/1) 33 days ago. Poor though that effort was, he has every chance here judged on what he showed in novice events at Newcastle prior to that. Well held over 6f latest but good chance on earlier 5f runs on Newcastle Tapeta.
3	4 3rd (4) (22/1 -144%) Exponential	22 22/1(-144%)	(4) Exponential 22/1, Twice-raced filly. Seventh of 10 in maiden (40/1) at Newcastle (5f) 11 days ago. Another who will be of greater interest in handicaps later on. Signs of some ability over 5f at Newcastle; very likely to be more at home in handicaps.
4	6 4th (6) (10/1 -54%) Tees Harriet	10 10/1(-54%)	(6) Tees Harriet 10/1, Once-raced filly. Sixth of 10 in maiden (40/1) at Newcastle (5f) on debut 11 days ago. That experience won't be wasted on her and she could take a step forward here. Bred to be speedy; 40-1 for 5f Newcastle debut but showed ability; can improve.
5th	5 5th (5) (22/1 -175%) Mariners Way	22 22/1(-175%)	(5) Mariners Way 22/1, Twice-raced filly. 22/1, seventh of 10 in minor event at Newcastle (5f) 59 days ago. Place possibilites given hint of promise shown on debut in November. Just a hint of ability so far but sister Riversway did well for yard and 1-1 over C&D.
6th	1 6th (1) (150/1 -88%) Kipp Kelly	150 150/1(-88%)	(1) Kipp Kelly 150/1, Once-raced gelding. 33/1, last of 9 in minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f) on debut 16 days ago. Significantly down in trip and looks set for another struggle. Nicely bred but finished remote on 7f debut; best watched until handicapping.
7th	8 7th (8) (7/1 -155%) Sparklight	7 7/1(-155%)	(8) Sparklight 7/1, Lightly-raced filly. Good fourth of 12 in maiden at Kempton (6f, 3/1) when last seen in September. Looks sure to pick up a race at some point and bold show on the cards. Thereabouts in all starts at sprint trips, including over C&D, but off since September.
8th	2 8th (2) (5/1 +85%) Big Blue Boy	5 5/1(+85%)	(2) Big Blue Boy 5/1, Once-raced gelding. Last of 14 in minor event (16/1) at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) on debut. Off 8 months and he's probably more one for handicaps further down the line. Bred to sprint but over 17l behind the winner on 5f turf debut last May; off since.

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Sparklight and QUERCINE appear to be the two to concentrate on. The former was fairly consistent on all five of her starts last season, placing on three occasions, but the latter, who finished second at Wolverhampton in December, might just have the edge in terms of fitness. The application of cheekpieces might also yield some improvement. Cast No Shadow is rated 6lb superior to Sparklight, but he arrives with something to prove after a below-par effort in handicap company at Kempton.

It could be worth siding with TEES HARRIET, who is bred to be a useful sprinter and shaped well on her recent introduction at Newcastle. She will be more street-wise this time and may find the necessary improvement to lower the colours of the main form contenders, Cast No Shadow and Sparklight. Quercine also needs a second look.

The step up to 6f last time didn't go well for CAST NO SHADOW but he ought to have strong claims back over 5f on Tapeta.

17:30 Southwell Maiden (Class 4) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Southwell Stakes (Class 6) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (6/1 +8%) Hawajes	6 6/1(+8%)	(5) Hawajes 6/1, Modest gelding. Creditable second of 8 in minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f, well-backed 10/3) 21 days ago, running on late. One to consider. 0-10; career-best effort when 2nd over 7f last time; may improve again; major player.
2	9 2nd (9) (22/1 +12%) Sumac	22 22/1(+12%)	(9) Sumac 22/1, Poor gelding. Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Creditable third of 8 in minor event (16/1) at Kempton (7f) 9 days ago. Visor on 1st time. 16-race maiden; well beaten third over 7f last time; new headgear; more needed from him.
3	11 3rd (11) (8/1 -7%) Van Zant	8 8/1(-7%)	(11) Van Zant 8/1, Modest gelding. One win from 22 Flat runs (at Wolverhampton in December). Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 10/3) 17 days ago, nearest finish. Off the mark at Wolverhampton Boxing Day (7f); has not fared as well since; bit to prove.
4	12 4th (12) (9/1 +73%) Wrath Of Hector	9 9/1(+73%)	(12) Wrath Of Hector 9/1, Modest gelding. C&D winner. 15/2, sixth of 8 in minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 21 days ago. On a long losing run; not in the best of form recently and others look stronger.
5th	6 5th (6) (10/1 -25%) Kananga	10 10/1(-25%)	(6) Kananga 10/1, Modest gelding. 13/2, eighth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 14 days ago. Third in headgear over 8.5f at Wolverhampton in December; not so good last time.
6th	3 6th (3) (11/10 +63%) Copper Mountain	1.1 11/10(+63%)	(3) Copper Mountain 11/10, 3/1, won 8-runner minor event at this course (8.1f) 11 days ago. Good record under this rider and she could be hard to beat. Won over 1m here last time; just as effective at 7f; yard going well; in the mix.
7th	4 7th (4) (18/1 +28%) Ebury	18 18/1(+28%)	(4) Ebury 18/1, Poor gelding. Two wins from 58 Flat runs. 6½ lengths eighth of 10 to Twistaline in minor event (10/1) at this course (8.1f) 6 days ago. Difficult ask. Hasn't won since his 3yo days; well beaten here last week and others have stronger claims.
8th	8 8th (8) (50/1 +0%) Royal Mariner	50 50/1(+0%)	(8) Royal Mariner 50/1, Modest gelding. Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. Sixth of 9 in minor event at Newcastle (7.1f, 66/1) 11 days ago. No win since 2022 when winning twice at Lingfield (6f, AW): fair run latest; more needed.
9th	2 9th (2) (10/1 -54%) Atrafan	10 10/1(-54%)	(2) Atrafan 10/1, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Respectable fifth of 9 in minor event (4/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 11 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Dual C&D winner, latest in January 2023; in fair form at present; each-way chance.
10th	7 10th (7) (18/1 -29%) Qaabil	18 18/1(-29%)	(7) Qaabil 18/1, Modest gelding. One win from 33 Flat runs. 10/1, creditable fourth of 9 in minor event at Newcastle (7.1f) 11 days ago, running on. Ex-Irish; 0-19 on the AW but close fourth at Newcastle last time; place chance.

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Twistaline won one of these classified events well over 1m here six days ago and another bold showing looks assured. However, she must concede weight away all round as a result and COPPER MOUNTAIN looks the one to be on. She also won in this company here last time and lining up in receipt of 5lb from Twistaline could prove key. Atrafan rates best of the rest.

COPPER MOUNTAIN returned to winning ways under Jo Mason in a similar event here recently and could be hard to beat back down in trip. Hawajes and Twistaline are also in the mix.

After an improved effort last time, HAWAJES is taken to get off the mark by beating Twistaline, Copper Mountain and Atrafan.

18:00 Southwell Stakes (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (2/1 +29%) King Of York	2 2/1(+29%)	(9) King Of York 2/1, Good third of 9 in handicap at this course (8.1f, 11/4) 6 days ago. Expected to be bang there again. Maiden; in good form at 1m and has run well both C&D starts off much higher marks.
2	5 2nd (5) (9/1 +55%) Dion Baker	9 9/1(+55%)	(5) Dion Baker 9/1, One win from 27 Flat runs. Seventh of 11 in handicap at this C&D (16/1) 13 days ago. Most of best form has come on grass and he failed to find much on last two 7f AW runs.
3	1 3rd (1) (11/1 +8%) Airshow	11 11/1(+8%)	(1) Airshow 11/1, C&D winner. Sixth of 8 in handicap at this course (6.1f, 13/2) 13 days ago. Others more persuasive. Two wins on Tapeta here, at 6f and 7f; two good runs here this winter; can be involved.
4	4 4th (4) (20/1 -150%) Coolree	20 20/1(-150%)	(4) Coolree 20/1, 9/2 and tongue strap on for 1st time, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 16 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Had 7f form on AW in Ireland; sole win at 1m on turf but worth another go at this trip.
5th	10 5th (10) (10/1 +17%) Devasboy	10 10/1(+17%)	(10) Devasboy 10/1, Twenty one runs since last win in 2022. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, fifth of 9 in handicap (13/2) at Newcastle (8f) 17 days ago. Ran best race for a while over 1m at Newcastle last time; well worth another go at 7f.
6th	2 6th (2) (5/1 +58%) Bowood	5 5/1(+58%)	(2) Bowood 5/1, 17/2, seventh of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 10 days ago. Blinkers back on. Maiden; has run a series of solid races at 7f on Tapeta this winter; likely to need extra.
7th	7 7th (7) (12/1 -33%) Reputation	12 12/1(-33%)	(7) Reputation 12/1, Latest win at Chelmsford City in December. Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (6/1) 30 days ago. This is tougher. Lightly raced on AW but won over 7f on Polytrack in December; two good runs over C&D since.
8th	3 8th (3) (13/2 -30%) City Cyclone	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(3) City Cyclone 13/2, Career best when winning 9-runner handicap (20/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 16 days ago, well on top finish. Seems a more solid proposition on AW and may do better still. Leading claims. Took time to get off the mark but quite impressive over 7f at Newcastle latest; up 4lb.
9th	6 9th (6) (13/2 +28%) Homer Stokes	6.5 13/2(+28%)	(6) Homer Stokes 13/2, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in September. Off 4 months, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (14/1) 13 days ago. All three wins over C&D, twice at the end of last summer; only 3lb higher now; contender.
10th	8 10th (8) (40/1 -233%) Hailey Ya Mal	40 40/1(-233%)	(8) Hailey Ya Mal 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 66/1, fifth of 6 in minor event at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 21 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Makes handicap debut and could do better now. One to note. Useful pedigree; there could be more to come from him now back at 7f on handicap debut.

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Tony Carroll has his string in good nick at the moment so another big performance from CITY CYCLONE seems likely. He is lightly raced on all-weather and won a shade cosily when switched back to the Flat at Wolverhampton 16 days ago, so a 4lb rise might not be enough to prevent him from recording a double. Beylerbeyi and Reputation are the dangers.

KING OF YORK deserves a change of luck and could be the way to go back in trip. Beylerbeyi is a big danger after a good second in a Newcastle handicap that has worked out. Wolverhampton-winner City Cyclone must be respected also.

This is very open but CITY CYCLONE seemed to relish the switch to Tapeta when winning at Wolverhampton and he may be able to follow up.

18:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
5	5 (5) (9/2 -80%) Molly Mischief	4.5 9/2(-80%)	(5) Molly Mischief 9/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 33/1, first run since leaving Jessica Macey when very good second of 8 in handicap at this course (14.1f) 25 days ago. May do better again. Career best when 2nd on yard debut over 1m6f here last time; first run at 2m; good shout.
1	7 1st (7) (5/4 +69%) Ney	1.25 5/4(+69%)	(7) Ney 5/4, 5/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f) 14 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Can make presence felt. Ex-Irish; creditable third with cheekpieces on both starts for this yard; new headgear.
2	3 2nd (3) (5/1 -43%) Churchella	5 5/1(-43%)	(3) Churchella 5/1, 4/1, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (14f) 46 days ago, likely to have won pretty comfortably but for repeatedly hanging left up the straight. Player. Has won two of her last three, latest over 1m6f; tries 2m for first time; interesting.
3	2 3rd (2) (11/2 +0%) Smart Champion	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(2) Smart Champion 11/2, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap (10/1) at Lingfield (15.8f, AW) 16 days ago. Hood back on. Three wins over this trip, two on the AW; not as his best this winter but on a good mark.
4	6 4th (6) (10/1 -43%) Ghadbbaan	10 10/1(-43%)	(6) Ghadbbaan 10/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 22/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f) 16 days ago, suited by emphasis on stamina. Tongue strap back on. Looks competitive on form. Stays 2m well, is on a good mark and decent third at Wolverhampton (2m) last time; chance..
5th	1 5th (1) (7/1 +13%) Pub Crawl	7 7/1(+13%)	(1) Pub Crawl 7/1, Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. 10/1, first run since leaving Tjade Collier when seventh of 11 in handicap at this course (14.1f) 31 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. 0-18; fair effort on stable debut; first run at 2m and first with blinkers; bit to prove.
6th	4 6th (4) (80/1 -142%) Bubblecraft	80 80/1(-142%)	(4) Bubblecraft 80/1, Latest win at Dax in July. Last of 10 in handicap (125/1) at this course (12.1f) 27 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Won a 1m3f claimer in France in July but hasn't shown a great deal for new yard.

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A step up in distance over 1m6f unlocked enough improvement for CHURCHELLA to regain the winning thread at Chelmsford in December. This extended 2m trip looks sure to suit the four-year-old and she may be able to defy a 3lb rise in the ratings. Molly Mischief offered plenty of encouragement on her second-placed stable bow here last month and the Muhaarar filly likely has more to offer, while the downgraded Smart Champion cannot be ruled out either.

CHURCHELLA would have won pretty comfortably but for repeatedly hanging left up the straight at Chelmsford so is taken to defy a 3 lb rise. The lightly-raced Molly Mischief is next best ahead of Ney.

The unexposed MOLLY MISCHIEF, who was second here on her stable debut last month, is preferred to Ghadbbaan and Churchella.

19:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (11/4 +8%) Eagle's Realm	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(1) Eagle's Realm 11/4, Course winner. Three wins from 5 runs last year. Latest win here in November. 2/1, creditable 4 lengths second of 9 to Zephlyn in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f) 14 days ago. Has good chance on form. In good form on the AW last few months; stays 2m well, acts on Tapeta; chance.
2	6 2nd (6) (13/8 +7%) Zephlyn	1.625 13/8(+7%)	(6) Zephlyn 13/8, Improved on recent efforts to win 9-runner handicap at Newcastle (16.2f, 8/1) 14 days ago by 4 lengths from Eagle's Realm, well ridden. Can make presence felt. Off the mark when making all at Newcastle last time (2m); up 5lb; should go well again.
3	7 3rd (7) (7/1 -40%) Young Endless	7 7/1(-40%)	(7) Young Endless 7/1, Blinkered for 1st time, fifth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (16f, 5/2) 23 days ago, doing too much too soon. Worth another chance. Creditable third at Wolverhampton in December; lesser run with blinkers last time.
4	5 4th (5) (16/1 -60%) Crazy Crackers	16 16/1(-60%)	(5) Crazy Crackers 16/1, Sixth of 8 in handicap (5/1) at this course (14.1f) 25 days ago, merely closing up late. Unexposed; two fair efforts since tried over 1m6f but more is needed to take this.
5th	4 5th (4) (6/1 +25%) Kiss My Face	6 6/1(+25%)	(4) Kiss My Face 6/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 9 runs last year. 11/1, creditable third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (23.8f, soft) 35 days ago. Four wins last year include two over C&D; has not done quite as well since, but a possible.
6th	3 6th (3) (10/1 -25%) Cold Henry	10 10/1(-25%)	(3) Cold Henry 10/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 5/1, creditable third of 8 in handicap at this course (14.1f) 25 days ago. Others more persuasive. Both wins have been over 2m on turf; fair third over 1m6f here latest; each-way chance.
7th	8 7th (8) (66/1 +0%) Kitten's Dream	66 66/1(+0%)	(8) Kitten's Dream 66/1, Unreliable sort. C&D winner. Twenty one runs since last win in 2023. Ninth of 10 in handicap at this course (14.1f, 50/1) 13 days ago, slowly away. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Has work to do. C&D winner; not in the best of form recently; new headgear; bit to prove.
8th	2 8th (2) (12/1 -140%) I'm Too Tired	12 12/1(-140%)	(2) I'm Too Tired 12/1, Won 12-runner handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, heavy, 10/3) 24 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Fair on the Flat, poor on last Flat run. Won 2m4f handicap hurdle latest; maiden on the Flat but a likely improver now up to 2m.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

The switch to more aggressive tactics was enough for ZEPHLYN to open his account at Newcastle a fortnight ago. The five-year-old made all in convincing fashion and looks more than capable of coping with a 5lb rise in the handicap. Eagle's Realm was four lengths behind the selection that day and he may put up most resistance, ahead of I'm Too Tired, who has been in good form over hurdles of late.

EAGLE'S REALM was too free when 4 lengths second to the well-ridden Zephlyn at Newcastle 2 weeks ago and is fancied to reverse the placings aided by a 5 lb swing, Young Endless is worth another chance to build on stable debut and looks best of the others.

This can go to recent hurdles winner I'M TOO TIRED who can improve markedly for this step up in trip.

19:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (5/2 -25%) Boafo Boy	2.5 5/2(-25%)	(6) Boafo Boy 5/2, Evens, respectable second of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 18 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. Worth another chance. Won latest Tapeta start (7f) last January; down weights and back to form latest.
2	1 2nd (1) (9/4 +18%) Sibyl Charm	2.25 9/4(+18%)	(1) Sibyl Charm 9/4, 9/4, improved on recent efforts to win 8-runner handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 11 days ago, overcoming pace bias. Big player. In very good form at 6f and 7f on the other Tapeta courses; every chance again.
3	2 3rd (2) (6/1 +25%) Masterclass	6 6/1(+25%)	(2) Masterclass 6/1, Latest win at Chelmsford City in November. 11/4, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 2 days ago. Has done most AW racing on Polytrack; fair 5th at Wolverhampton on Saturday; needs more.
4	3 4th (3) (9/1 -64%) Dandys Derriere	9 9/1(-64%)	(3) Dandys Derriere 9/1, Three wins from 11 runs last year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in December. 10/1, creditable second of 8 in handicap at this C&D 18 days ago. Respected. Consistent at 6f; back up 2lb for recent defeat but still likely to have a say.
5th	9 5th (9) (9/2 +72%) Mokaatil	4.5 9/2(+72%)	(9) Mokaatil 9/2, Twenty runs since last win in 2022. Creditable third of 10 in handicap (12/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 2 days ago. Visor back on. Regularly thereabouts this winter at 5f-7f but others are likely to be better treated.
6th	5 6th (5) (12/1 +25%) Ramon Di Loria	12 12/1(+25%)	(5) Ramon Di Loria 12/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in December. Fourth of 6 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 5/2) 14 days ago. Back up in trip. Mostly kept to 5f now; not badly treated but below best latest; shade to prove back at 6f.
7th	8 7th (8) (20/1 -150%) Mccauley's Tavern	20 20/1(-150%)	(8) Mccauley's Tavern 20/1, Winner at Kempton in January. Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 4/1) 19 days ago. Off the mark at Kempton (6f) in January; not as good there next time; surface query today.
8th	7 8th (7) (50/1 -317%) Hombre	50 50/1(-317%)	(7) Hombre 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 100/1 and hooded for 1st time, seventh of 8 in maiden at Chelmsford City (6f) 25 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Big improvement required. Shaped well on 7f debut at Wolverhampton but has run poorly since; now goes handicapping.
9th	4 9th (4) (40/1 -186%) Rogue De Vega	40 40/1(-186%)	(4) Rogue De Vega 40/1, Bit below form fourth of 8 in handicap (33/1) at this C&D 18 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Fair 5f novice form on Polytrack and turf; handicap career not yet got off the ground.

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SIBYL CHARM has turned a corner recently with the four-year-old shedding the maiden tag at Newcastle when last seen. The return to 6f isn't likely to cause any problems and she could prove a tough nut to crack. Dandys Derriere went close over C&D last month and is respected off a 2lb higher mark, while Boafo Boy and McCauley's Tavern are others likely to be in the mix.

SIBYL CHARM gained compensation for a luckless run at Wolverhampton when overcoming a pace bias at Newcastle 11 days ago and remains of strong interest. Boafo Boy should have justified strong support at Chelmsford last time so is the obvious threat, with the in-form Dandys Derriere best of the others.

Boafo Boy has finally found some form and is respected but SIBYL CHARM still has some potential at 6f when things go her way.

20:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (11/1 +31%) Kitaab	11 11/1(+31%)	(9) Kitaab 11/1, 9/2, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 11 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Respected on bits of form and perhaps returning to 6f is a good move.
2	6 2nd (6) (5/1 +0%) Blackjack	5 5/1(+0%)	(6) Blackjack 5/1, C&D winner. Good third of 9 in handicap (2/1) at this C&D 11 days ago. Not taken lightly. Produced a pleasing effort to be third here recently after a lengthy break.
3	4 3rd (4) (9/4 +75%) Secret Road	2.25 9/4(+75%)	(4) Secret Road 9/4, Latest win at Newcastle in November. Creditable third of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 7/1) 20 days ago. Should remain competitive. Mostly a consistent run of form in 6f handicaps on the AW; possible.
4	2 4th (2) (13/2 -44%) Daytona Lady	6.5 13/2(-44%)	(2) Daytona Lady 13/2, C&D winner. Career best when winning 11-runner handicap (5/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 24 days ago, well positioned. Respected in hat-trick bid. On a hat-trick after narrow verdicts and up just 2lb since last time.
5th	3 5th (3) (11/1 -300%) Al Muqdad	11 11/1(-300%)	(3) Al Muqdad 11/1, Promising sort. 22/1, creditable fourth of 10 in maiden at Newcastle (5f) 11 days ago, not knocked about. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Can make presence felt. Not disgraced in 5f novice/maiden events the last twice and handicaps now the way to go.
6th	8 6th (8) (14/1 +0%) Zargun	14 14/1(+0%)	(8) Zargun 14/1, One win from 31 Flat runs. Twenty one runs since last win in 2021. 22/1, good second of 7 in handicap at this C&D 6 days ago. Thoroughly exposed but ran well to be second off his reduced mark over C&D last week.
7th	7 7th (7) (13/2 +19%) Yesterday's Hero	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(7) Yesterday's Hero 13/2, Good third of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 11/1) 17 days ago. Respected. Ran on after a slow start when third at Newcastle most recently.
8th	1 8th (1) (4/1 +20%) Heartrate	4 4/1(+20%)	(1) Heartrate 4/1, Latest win at Ffos Las in September. Respectable third of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 7/2) 26 days ago. Has good chance on best form. Both wins on turf; has hinted at winning potential on this surface and 6f seems his trip.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

DAYTONA LADY bids for a hat-trick having dead-heated at Chelmsford before winning by a narrow margin at Wolverhampton. The form of her latest success was franked by the runner-up, who runs in division one of this contest, and Ruth Carr's filly might still be ahead of the handicapper. Al Muqdad is likely to be competitive on his handicap bow following a couple of eye-catching displays in novice/maiden company. Others to consider are Blackjack and Secret Road.

AL MUQDAD has caught the eye on his last 2 starts so improvement can be expected now handicapping off what is potentially an attractive mark. Hat-trick seeking Daytona Lady is a likely threat, with Heartrate another to consider dropping to a 0-70.

He's had a few chances now but KITAAB is temptingly treated on his best form and dropping back to sprinting looks the right move.

20:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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