1 Wednesday 7th February 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Wednesday 7th February 2024

There were 28 Races on Wednesday 7th February 2024 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Fairyhouse, 7 races at Sedgefield, 7 races at Ludlow, 7 races at Kempton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Wednesday 7th February 2024

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

13:30 Fairyhouse Maiden Chase 21f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	6 1st (6) (3/1 +10%) Sainte Dona	3 3/1(+10%)	(6) Sainte Dona 3/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Creditable 35 lengths second of 5 to Hauturiere in Grade 2 chase at Limerick (22.6f, heavy, 11/1) 42 days ago. Respected with her sights lowered. Good chance based on second over an extended 3m at this venue three starts back.
2	2 2nd (2) (6/5 +40%) Jumping Jet	1.2 6/5(+40%)	(2) Jumping Jet 6/5, Fairly useful hurdler. Third all 3 starts since switching to fences. Leading contender for top stable. Faced a tough task here last time, managed a solid third at Down Royal in December.
3	5 3rd (5) (10/1 -43%) Missiee	10 10/1(-43%)	(5) Missiee 10/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle (15/2) at Cork (20f, heavy) 32 days ago. Makes chase debut. Claims if taking to this new discipline. 4-19 over hurdles, fair fourth at Cork on latest, lacks chasing experience..
8	8 \|U\| (8) (4/1 +27%) Something Abouther	4 4/1(+27%)	(8) Something Abouther 4/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Latest win in hurdle at Punchestown in June. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (21.8f, good to soft, 13/8) 145 days ago. Makes chase debut. Useful form over hurdles, stout staying type who could feature here if taking to chasing.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (13/2 -117%) Soldaro	6.5 13/2(-117%)	(7) Soldaro 13/2, Fair winner at 19f over hurdles. Respectable third of 9 in novice chase (17/2) at this course (16.2f, heavy) 14 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Should be thereabouts. Finished behind Sainte Dona at Thurles, held by Jumping Jet based on Down Royal clash.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (200/1 -100%) Merrion Gate	200 200/1(-100%)	(3) Merrion Gate 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. Twelfth of 13 in novice chase at Thurles (20.5f, soft, 200/1) 111 days ago. Struggled in point-to-points, no sign of ability in two racecourse appearances.

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This looks like a winnable opportunity for SAINTE DONA after some stiff tasks. The Saint des Saints mare was no match for Hauturiere in Grade 2 company at Limerick over Christmas but it was still a good effort to take black type there and this is a drop in class. She has also been second to Potters Party over three miles here in November and her stamina will be an asset in testing conditions. Jumping Jet is another with some solid placed efforts over fences and she looks like a likely danger. The handicapper has Soldaro narrowly the top-rated of those with marks and she is another for the shortlist having been third here on her last visit. Jumping has been an issue with her, though.

JUMPING JET has bumped into some useful sorts in her previous chases and might prove the answer to this opening maiden for the Gordon Elliott/Jack Kennedy pairing. Limerick Grade 2 runner-up Sainte Dona is second choice ahead of Soldaro.

A distant third behind a Willie Mullins pair last time, JUMPING JET may prove best in a race in which several have a similar chance

13:30 Fairyhouse Maiden Chase 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:40 Sedgefield Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (11/8 +83%) Final Edgar	1.375 11/8(+83%)	(4) Final Edgar 11/8, Mid-field both starts in bumpers for Roger McGrath in Ireland last summer. Showed some ability sent hurdling when third of 8 in maiden at this course (19.8f) in January, but beaten a long way out at Catterick 12 days later. Not discounted back here. Encouraging third here on stable debut and this is a realistic assignment.
2	11 2nd (11) (9/2 -80%) Trailblazer	4.5 9/2(-80%)	(11) Trailblazer 9/2, Modest maiden on the Flat who finished well held at Newcastle on his hurdles debut. However, shaped better when runner-up in Kelso novice 24 days ago, staying on but no match for the easy winner. Enters calculations. Runner-up at 150-1 at Kelso and major player if that performance was no one-off.
3	7 3rd (7) (33/1 -633%) Oscar Doodle	33 33/1(-633%)	(7) Oscar Doodle 33/1, Modest performer on Flat (stays 12.5f), who won 3 times in 2023. Even keener than usual when well held in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) on his latest outing in December and hood now applied as he goes over hurdles. Watch for market clues. Moderate on the Flat but 4-time winner and makes hurdle debut with yard having fine winter.
4	2 4th (2) (5/2 -43%) Arlo	2.5 5/2(-43%)	(2) Arlo 5/2, Fair hurdler for Stuart Crawford and, after 18 months off, showed that he retains plenty of ability when third in maiden at this C&D in October. Struggled in 2 starts over fences since, but no surprise to see him get back on track returned to hurdling. Major player. Has struggled in first two chases but leading claims judged on October third over hurdles.
5th	9 5th (9) (12/1 +76%) River Ayr	12 12/1(+76%)	(9) River Ayr 12/1, Promise when runner-up in the first of 2 bumpers at Ayr last season, but has looked one for further down the line in 2 maiden hurdles at the same course, left behind before 4 out when sixth of 14 on his latest outing. Runner-up on debut in Ayr bumper but well beaten on his first two hurdle starts.
6th	6 6th (6) (33/1 +67%) Gold Ring	33 33/1(+67%)	(6) Gold Ring 33/1, Modest winner at 2m on the Flat last year, but tailed off on his hurdles bow when eleventh of 13 in novice at Doncaster last month. Best watched. Two-time Flat winner but pulled up at 250-1 on last month's hurdle debut at Doncaster.
7th	3 7th (3) (16/1 +60%) Endofconversation	16 16/1(+60%)	(3) Endofconversation 16/1, Well held in a 2-finisher point and hasn't offered much in 2 novice hurdles, in first-time tongue strap when failing to beat a rival at this course (19.8f) in November. Has had a wind op since, with hood now reached for. Has had wind op; market check advised but considerable improvement is needed.
8th	10 8th (10) (22/1 +33%) Rouse	22 22/1(+33%)	(10) Rouse 22/1, Only poor form in bumpers and has made little impact both starts over hurdles, seventh of 8 in novice at Newcastle 8 months ago. Needs to leave his previous efforts behind on his reappearance. Didn't achieve much last spring on first two hurdle starts; probably best watched.
9th	8 9th (8) (25/1 -614%) Paris Lights	25 25/1(-614%)	(8) Paris Lights 25/1, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat, stays 10f. After 5 months off (had a wind op), looked rusty on first run since leaving George Boughey when fifth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 25 days ago. One to consider on his hurdles bow. Useful 1m2f Flat winner; makes hurdle debut in weak race and no surprise to see a big run.
1	1 \|U\| (1) (125/1 -150%) Acoustic	125 125/1(-150%)	(1) Acoustic 125/1, Modest maiden on Flat for Richard Fahey but hasn't been able to match that level in 3 starts over hurdles so far, well held in novice at Cartmel when last seen 8 months ago. Has plenty to find on his return. Very modest on the Flat and well beaten at big odds on all three hurdle starts.
10th	5 10th (5) (50/1 +50%) Golden Valour	50 50/1(+50%)	(5) Golden Valour 50/1, Modest on Flat and little encouragement in 2 starts over hurdles, faring no better in reapplied-visor when down the field in novice at Ayr in December. Looks to be up against it. Hasn't shown enough on his first two hurdle runs to suggest he's the one to be on today.

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Not the strongest of contests in which a chance can be taken on PARIS LIGHTS. Paul Midgley's new recruit achieved a peak rating of 84 when trained on the Flat, so he would be a threat to all if taking to this new discipline. Arlo sets the standard, albeit not a lofty one, with an official rating of 103, and he looks the most likely danger. Final Edgar is also noted.

A fair hurdler in Ireland, ARLO shaped encouragingly on his stable debut when third at this C&D on his reappearance, so he is taken to leave his subsequent efforts over fences behind and open his account. Trailblazer stepped forward from his hurdles debut when runner-up at Kelso last time and could be the main danger, ahead of Paris Lights.

Preference is for TRAILBLAZER who was a promising second at 150-1 at Kelso last month on his second hurdle start.

13:40 Sedgefield Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:50 Ludlow Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (10/11 +52%) Royal Way	0.909091 10/11(+52%)	(2) Royal Way 10/11, Fair Flat winner in France and made the most of a good opportunity to easily get off the mark at the third time of asking over hurdles in 4-runner juvenile at this C&D (heavy) last month. Looks capable of following up. Penalised for winning a weak race here but he's coming along nicely.
2	7 2nd (7) (11/2 +15%) Ithaca's Arrow	5.5 11/2(+15%)	(7) Ithaca's Arrow 11/2, Fairly useful on Flat (stays 1½m), recording creditable placed efforts in handicaps on his last 3 starts. Coped quite well with heavy ground when second of 7 starting out over hurdles at Sandown but failed by a long chalk to match that at Kempton subsequently. Went close at Sandown and clearly not at his best when tailed off at Kempton.
3	10 3rd (10) (13/2 -8%) Palio	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(10) Palio 13/2, Fair maiden at up to 1½m on the Flat and translated that ability to hurdles when second at Huntingdon in November, no match for the very talented Burdett Road. Probably unable to cope with conditions in listed event at Aintree last time and now back at a realistic level. Promising hurdling debut at Huntingdon and heavy ground a valid excuse last time.
4	6 4th (6) (20/1 -150%) Glorious Lion	20 20/1(-150%)	(6) Glorious Lion 20/1, Fair maiden on the Flat for James Ferguson but made an inauspicious start over hurdles for his new yard after 4 months off at Chepstow (16f, heavy) 2 weeks ago, sent off second favourite but getting no further than the first. Folly to ignore. 0-5 on the Flat; fell at the first on hurdling debut but went off at odds of only 4-1.
5th	4 5th (4) (150/1 -127%) Albert Park	150 150/1(-127%)	(4) Albert Park 150/1, Fairly useful form in pair of maidens on Flat but having been sold from Joseph Patrick O'Brien (16,000 gns) and gelded, went with no immediate encouragement sent hurdling after 7 months off at Taunton (16.5f, good to soft) recently. Best watched. Ended up tailed off in Swift Hawk's race at Taunton and needed to show more.
6th	5 6th (5) (100/1 -150%) Fayasel	100 100/1(-150%)	(5) Fayasel 100/1, Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 7f), won twice in 2023. Likely outsider sent hurdling for a new yard. Dual 7f winner; unlikely to be good enough even if stays the trip over hurdles.
7th	9 7th (9) (3/1 +50%) Orchestra	3 3/1(+50%)	(9) Orchestra 3/1, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat for Ed Dunlop. Joined a top stable for his hurdle career and has made a promising start, finishing runner-up on both starts (albeit well beaten at Warwick just over 2 weeks ago). Headgear on for the first time in this sphere and should go well again. No match for Swift Hawk at Taunton and was beaten a good bit further at Warwick.
8th	12 8th (12) (125/1 -25%) Seahouses	125 125/1(-25%)	(12) Seahouses 125/1, Fairly useful but ungenuine maiden on Flat (stays 2m) for Ralph Beckett. Has finished tailed off on both starts over hurdles (Grade 2 latest) and looks set for another struggle. Tailed off in both his hurdles, on the first occasion finishing well behind Palio.
9th	13 9th (13) (50/1 +24%) St Just In Time	50 50/1(+24%)	(13) St Just In Time 50/1, Fair maiden on Flat, didn't seem to get home over 11f on penultimate start which tempers enthusiasm somewhat now hurdling. Failed to progress on the Flat after finishing second first time up in a 1m2f novice.
10th	8 10th (8) (20/1 +20%) Karakoy	20 20/1(+20%)	(8) Karakoy 20/1, Fair form on Flat, won minor event in 2023, but well held in handicaps last 2 starts. Sold from Harry & Roger Charlton 30,000 gns later in October and he's probably best watched first time up over hurdles. 1m2f novice winner but was poor in his two handicaps; ground might not be ideal here.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (150/1 -200%) Savigny	150 150/1(-200%)	(11) Savigny 150/1, Fair maiden on Flat, stays 10.5f. Sold cheaply from Henry de Bromhead (5,000 gns) in September and he's a likely outsider now embarking on a hurdling career. Well beaten in six Flat starts for Henry De Bromhead and sold on for just 5,000gns.

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SWIFT HAWK created a big impression when winning on his hurdling debut at Taunton in December and Paul Nicholls' gelding is hard to oppose on the back of that performance. Ithaca's Arrow failed to fire last time but is a player based on his second at Sandown prior to that. Royal Way is another with strong form claims, while Orchestra and Palio are also noted.

A few in with a squeak but having been a commanding winner over C&D last month, ROYAL WAY is selected to build on that and continue his fine start over hurdles. Swift Hawk left the impression that there's plenty more to come when accounting for Orchestra at Taunton last month, so he's put forward as the main danger, with Palio and Latin Verse (who won on his only previous start when trained by Syd Hosie) rounding off the shortlist.

This should take some winning but SWIFT HAWK beat Orchestra with sufficient authority at Taunton to believe he might follow up.

13:50 Ludlow Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:00 Fairyhouse Handicap Chase 21f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (11/10 +41%) Evies Vladimir	1.1 11/10(+41%)	(5) Evies Vladimir 11/10, 1 win from 3 runs this season. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, good second of 9 in handicap chase at this course (21.2f, heavy, 5/1) 14 days ago. Leading claims. Progressive in three starts after a long absence, 8lb rise for two seconds is a negative.
2	1 2nd (1) (7/2 -31%) Where's Frankie	3.5 7/2(-31%)	(1) Where's Frankie 7/2, 5/2, career best when winning 9-runner handicap chase at this course (26f, heavy) 11 days ago, driven clear. Should remain very competitive up 9 lb. Has recorded all four wins at this venue, the latest 11 days ago, up 9lb but every chance.
3	7 3rd (7) (7/2 +56%) Politicise	3.5 7/2(+56%)	(7) Politicise 7/2, 15/2, respectable sixth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Naas (19.1f, soft) 26 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. 0-12 chase record is a concern, in fair form over hurdles lately, promising 7lb claimer.
4	3 4th (3) (14/1 -17%) Favori Logique	14 14/1(-17%)	(3) Favori Logique 14/1, Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap chase (5/1) at Downpatrick (23.5f, good to soft) in June 2022 but not seen since. Betting perhaps the best guide given the length of absence. Solid place form at this venue in 2021, ran only once in 2022 and absent for a long time.
5th	4 5th (4) (9/1 -29%) Deployed	9 9/1(-29%)	(4) Deployed 9/1, Fifth of 8 in minor event chase (50/1) at Down Royal (16.5f, heavy) 15 days ago. Up in trip. Makes handicap chase debut. One to keep an eye on in the betting. Returned from a three-year absence in October, not much encouragement from four chase runs.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (14/1 +13%) Magnium	14 14/1(+13%)	(8) Magnium 14/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2018. First run since leaving John Patrick Ryan when fell in handicap chase at Naas (20f, soft, 25/1) 87 days ago. Early days with this top stable. Needs monitoring in the betting. Former smart hurdler rated 135 at this peak, chase form has been dismal in recent seasons.

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It was a strong race in which IDEAL DU TARBET was fourth to Falco Blitz at Thurles last time and he looks capable of landing a race off his current mark. The Cian Collins-trained gelding was half a length behind Mount Frisco, who has gone on to win over hurdles since. That race also had three rivals coming into it with last-time-out wins to their names. Where's Frankie was a good winner over a marathon trip of 3m2f here 11 days ago. He has to be respected but a drop in distance and a 9lb hike makes things tougher. Evies Vladimir is holding his form well but has been creeping up the handicap as a result. He's another for the shortlist.

EVIES VLADIMIR is a young chaser heading in the right direction and is the one to beat. Recent course scorer Where's Frankie may provide the chief threat unless the betting vibes are strong surrounding Gordon Elliott's Deployed on his rather belated handicap debut.

This is a weaker race than the one in which IDEal DU TARBET was fourth at Thurles and he gets the vote to score in first-time blinkers

14:00 Fairyhouse Handicap Chase 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:10 Sedgefield Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (11/10 +45%) Schmilsson	1.1 11/10(+45%)	(9) Schmilsson 11/10, Fairly useful on Flat for Andrew Balding and shaped most encouragingly on his third start over hurdles when of 13 in novice at Southwell (15.8f, soft) 52 days ago, catching the eye with a smooth forward move from rear. Sets a clear standard of those with hurdling experience. Useful on the Flat, and displayed improvement over hurdles when clear second at Southwell.
2	2 2nd (2) (7/1 +83%) Benefit Ben	7 7/1(+83%)	(2) Benefit Ben 7/1, Maiden Irish pointer came home eighth of 15 in novice hurdle (40/1) at Ayr (16f, soft) on Rules debut 58 days ago. Unlikely to be of much interest until handicapping. Second in an Irish point last year and made reasonably encouraging rules debut in December.
3	1 3rd (1) (20/1 +0%) Badlands Boy	20 20/1(+0%)	(1) Badlands Boy 20/1, Ran only to a modest level in a pair of bumpers and paid the price for trying to give chase to a superior rival when eighth of 13 in novice hurdle at Doncaster (16.6f, soft) 28 days ago. Looks a good type physically and may do better. Well beaten on last month's hurdling debut but his bumper form gives him each-way claims.
4	8 4th (8) (2/1 -223%) Reach For The Moon	2 2/1(-223%)	(8) Reach For The Moon 2/1, Smart but lightly raced on Flat (barely stays 1¼m) for John & Thady Gosden, albeit well held both starts in 2023. A most intriguing hurdling recruit. Smart Flat-racer at his best; makes stable/hurdle debut in a very ordinary maiden.
5th	10 5th (10) (150/1 -275%) That One	150 150/1(-275%)	(10) That One 150/1, Dartmouth gelding. Dam maiden pointer. Far from an obvious debut winner. First foal from a point runner-up; probably best watched on debut.
6th	7 6th (7) (10/1 +38%) Raffles Wonder	10 10/1(+38%)	(7) Raffles Wonder 10/1, Fairly useful bumper winner has proven far too free and finished down the field on all 3 starts over hurdles. Hood now goes on. Course bumper winner last season but weakened tamely on all three hurdling starts.
7th	5 7th (5) (10/1 +29%) Heart Above	10 10/1(+29%)	(5) Heart Above 10/1, Promise when placed on all 3 starts in bumpers but has been decidedly underwhelming in pair of starts over timber so far, only seventh of 14 in novice hurdle at Ayr (16f, heavy) 36 days ago. Still holds frame claims in a poor contest. Placed in all three bumpers but has disappointed on both hurdling starts.
8th	6 8th (6) (33/1 -136%) Not Now Tayto	33 33/1(-136%)	(6) Not Now Tayto 33/1, £18,000 6-y-o, Notnowcato gelding. Dam placed completed start in points. Made frame both starts in Irish points, runner-up latest (Jan 7). Wouldn't have to be out of the ordinary to reach the placings on Rules debut. Bought for £18,000 after finishing second in soft-ground Irish point last month.
9th	3 9th (3) (80/1 -60%) Fixed Wing	80 80/1(-60%)	(3) Fixed Wing 80/1, No better than mid-field in a pair of bumpers and ran only to a poor level when eighth of 14 in novice hurdle at Doncaster (16.6f, soft) on hurdles bow 28 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time and he could make more impact in this weak-looking contest. Displayed some ability on hurdling debut but is not the most obvious answer here.
10th	4 10th (4) (400/1 -100%) Golden Swift	400 400/1(-100%)	(4) Golden Swift 400/1, Well held in a bumper and maiden hurdles at Ayr. Impossible to fancy. Struggled to get competitive when a big-priced outsider for two slow-ground Ayr maidens.

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Once touted as a Classic prospect, REACH FOR THE MOON has been well below-par on each of his last three starts on the level. Now in the care of Jamie Snowden and sent hurdling, it would come as no surprise were the talented individual to get his career back on track now. Schmilsson finished a decent second at Southwell in December and any further improvement would bring him firmly into the reckoning, while Not Now Tayto is fancied to chase the pair home.

A very shallow contest in which SCHMILSSON is preferred to interesting hurdles newcomer Reach For The Moon, Olly Murphy's gelding clearly inferior to his market rival on the Flat but having improved with each run over hurdles so far and perhaps possessing a more solid profile to one who clearly hasn't been the easiest to get to the track. Badlands Boy is a very modest pick for third.

We haven't seen REACH FOR THE MOON since Royal Ascot but he was smart at his best on the Flat and is an interesting hurdling debutant.

14:10 Sedgefield Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:20 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (12/1 -71%) Rossbridge	12 12/1(-71%)	(6) Rossbridge 12/1, Irish point winner. Only a modest third of 4 on his Haydock bumper debut after Christmas but he should have a future over jumps. Irish point win; 24l third of four in bumper at Haydock in December but it was heavy going.
2	10 2nd (10) (6/1 -50%) The Grey Man	6 6/1(-50%)	(10) The Grey Man 6/1, Runner-up on the second of 2 starts in bumpers, suggesting he should be up to making an impact in a race like this now hurdling. Staying-on second of eight at Hereford (good); Cheltenham 2m5f Grade 1 novice entry.
3	5 3rd (5) (2/1 +75%) Jackpot Cash	2 2/1(+75%)	(5) Jackpot Cash 2/1, Offered something to work on when fifth in a Ffos Las bumper and fourth in a Taunton novice hurdle before Christmas. Potential for better again for a yard which does well here. Has shown a bit of promise in a Ffos Las bumper and 2m Taunton novice hurdle.
4	2 4th (2) (5/2 +50%) Chevington	2.5 5/2(+50%)	(2) Chevington 5/2, Runner-up on the first of 3 outings in bumpers and made a reasonable start to his hurdle career when sixth of 15 in a C&D novice just before Christmas. Has to enter the reckoning. 18l sixth of 15 in C&D novice (soft) is the best form in this but not a high standard.
5th	7 5th (7) (7/2 -17%) Schematic	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(7) Schematic 7/2, Returned lame on Chepstow debut in October and showed he has ability when 11 lengths fourth of 13 in 2m Taunton maiden 10 weeks later. Not out of this but may not see the best of him until he tackles longer trips. Lots to learn after his 11l fourth of 13 at Taunton (2m, soft) but this looks a weak race.
6th	8 6th (8) (100/1 -100%) Scout Master	100 100/1(-100%)	(8) Scout Master 100/1, Maiden Irish pointer, pulled up last time (Dec 30). Outsider on Rules debut. Engaged 1.50 Taunton Tuesday. Twice 2nd this autumn from five starts in Irish points.
7th	4 7th (4) (125/1 -25%) Happy Sanchez	125 125/1(-25%)	(4) Happy Sanchez 125/1, Unplaced sole start in points and poor form in 4 outings over hurdles. Outsider. No solid claims after one Irish maiden point and four runs over hurdles.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (22/1 +33%) Barbie Girlz	22 22/1(+33%)	(11) Barbie Girlz 22/1, Poor form in a couple of Irish bumpers and predictably found a Taunton listed race all too much on her hurdle and stable debut over Christmas. Has her sights lowered now but still hard to fancy. Minor promise in two Irish bumpers; 150-1, remote last in Listed mares' novice at Taunton.

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Schematic is the pick of those with hurdling experience but the level he sets is not very high. With that in mind, preference is for SOUTH OMO ZONE, who won a bumper at Hereford a few weeks ago and remains open to plenty of improvement. The Grey Man hit the crossbar on his most recent bumper start and is another to consider on his hurdling bow.

Hereford bumper winner SOUTH OMO ZONE might be up to making a successful start to his hurdle career under title-chasing Harry Cobden. Chevington may give him most to do ahead of Jackpot Cash and Schematic.

It may prove best to turn to SOUTH OMO ZONE and The Grey Man after their first and second last time in Hereford bumpers.

14:20 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:30 Fairyhouse Conditions Chase 24f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	4 1st (4) (7/1 -27%) Velvet Elvis	7 7/1(-27%)	(4) Velvet Elvis 7/1, Useful chaser. Course winner. 16/1, pulled up in handicap chase at this course (29.6f, soft) 66 days ago. First run for yard after leaving T. Gibney. Worth monitoring in the betting. Beat the useful Minella Crooner in this race last year, first start now for Gavin Cromwell.
2	3 2nd (3) (9/1 -50%) Eklat De Rire	9 9/1(-50%)	(3) Eklat De Rire 9/1, Smart chaser. 8/1, eighth of 11 in handicap chase at Navan (20.4f, heavy) 60 days ago. Claims if he can bounce back to his best after a break. Lightly raced for a horse of his age, three chase wins, struggled on reappearance at Navan.
2	2 \|B\| (2) (14/1 -115%) Run Wild Fred	14 14/1(-115%)	(2) Run Wild Fred 14/1, Smart chaser. Pulled up in handicap chase (28/1) at Leopardstown (24.4f, heavy) 42 days ago. This is a less intense scenario, so he should be able to make more of an impact. Best of three runs this season when fifth in the Munster National, hard to be confident.
1	1 \|F\| (1) (1/4 +56%) Corbetts Cross	0.25 1/4(+56%)	(1) Corbetts Cross 1/4, Promising type. Good 6 lengths second of 6 to Grangeclare West in Neville Hotels (Fort Leney) Novices' Chase (13/8) at Leopardstown (24.4f, soft) 40 days ago. Open to further improvement and should take all the beating. Course winner before second in Grade 1 at Leopardstown, has an ideal opportunity.

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Just four go to post here and it looks like a nice opportunity for CORBETTS CROSS. The Gamut gelding was no match for easy winner Grangeclare West in Grade 1 company at Leopardstown over Christmas but remains a nice staying prospect in his own right. He has a few options at Cheltenham next month and this is an ideal prep. His rivals have questions to answer in this. Velvet Elvis won the race last year but pulled up on his sole outing this year. He makes his first start for Gavin Cromwell now. Run Wild Fred also pulled up in the Paddy Power last time but did run well when fifth in the Munster National back in October and would be a big player at anywhere near his best. Eklat De Rire has been lightly raced in recent years and looks best watched.

CORBETTS CROSS has made a positive start to chasing and, up against more exposed rivals, he's fully expected to get back to winning ways. Run Wild Fred and Eklat de Rire could both trouble him on their best form.

This should be relatively straightforward for high-class novice CORBETTS CROSS since his three rivals have questions to answer

14:30 Fairyhouse Conditions Chase 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 4) 17f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (13/2 +0%) Duo D'enfer	6.5 13/2(+0%)	(5) Duo D'enfer 13/2, Veteran who built on previous promise following switch to this yard when successful here (19.3f) in December. No match for another in-form pair when third at Kelso (21.6f) 24 days ago and certainly no forlorn hope in new headgear. Travelled well to win over 2m3f here two starts ago; today's drop in trip could bear fruit.
2	4 2nd (4) (11/4 +39%) Leading Force	2.75 11/4(+39%)	(4) Leading Force 11/4, Irish point winner who finished runner-up 4 times over hurdles last season and, back from 9 months off, he ran up to best when third in that sphere at Musselburgh (19.8f) 33 days ago. A winning pointer previously, he's worth a look now switched to larger obstacles. Solid hurdles form and this point winner winner is a possible improver on his chase debut.
3	2 3rd (2) (4/1 -14%) You Say Nothing	4 4/1(-14%)	(2) You Say Nothing 4/1, C&D winner. Lightly campaigned last year but managed to score twice, latterly at Ffos Las (2m) in May. Fell on return in November but showed no ill effects when going down fighting at Chepstow (2m) a month later, finishing tired. Respected having been given 6-week break ahead of this. Two wins last spring and good second at Chepstow last time; can make another bold bid.
3	3 \|F\| (3) (4/1 -14%) Harel Du Marais	4 4/1(-14%)	(3) Harel Du Marais 4/1, Still looking for his first win but it's been fairly promising for new yard this winter, not disgraced by any means (also jumped well) when fourth on chase debut at Leicester (15.9f) 4 weeks ago. Tongue strap goes back on and likely he can do better in this sphere. Respectable fourth on chase debut at Leicester and open to improvement over fences.
1	1 \|U\| (1) (9/4 -13%) Galice Macalo	2.25 9/4(-13%)	(1) Galice Macalo 9/4, Fairly useful hurdler/chaser who went with far more zest as she belatedly opened her account in mares' handicap chase at Leicester (15.9f, heavy) 4 weeks ago, making all and clear from 2 out. This tougher but not ruled out if arriving in a similar groove. Easy win at Leicester last month; beat only 2 rivals but hard to knock that run otherwise.

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GALICE MACALO was able to exploit a drop in class when winning a three-runner contest under Peter Summers last month and a subsequent 4lb rise not be enough to prevent Jane Williams' mare from completing a double. Previous C&D winner You Say Nothing merits respect having hit the woodwork on his latest outing, while Leading Force warrants closer inspection ahead of his chasing bow.

Claims can be made for most here, including previous C&D winner YOU SAY NOTHING, He ran a cracker when runner-up at Chepstow over Christmas and, given some time to get over those exertions, it would come as no surprise to see him firmly in the mix with his yard boasting a particularly good record here. Easy Leicester winner Galice Macalo and Harel du Marais head up the dangers.

Point winner LEADING FORCE has a solid profile over hurdles and could build on that form on today's first chase start.

14:40 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 4) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:50 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (15/2 -233%) Demnat	7.5 15/2(-233%)	(5) Demnat 15/2, Brother to very smart hurdler/high-class chaser Sceau Royal who reached a fairly useful level over fences in France, running up to best when runner-up at Compeigne (17.2f) back in summer 2021. Absent since but his yard a dab hand with horses returning from lengthy lay-offs. Market should guide. French 2m2f hurdle/chase winner; bought for 64,000euros in July 2021 but not seen since.
2	1 2nd (1) (9/2 -13%) Galahad Quest	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(1) Galahad Quest 9/2, Took advantage of drop in weights/equipped with cheekpieces when landing 2½m Warwick handicap chase 12 months ago. Seen only twice since, and likely he'll be sharper for last month's reappearance hurdle run at Taunton. Headgear returns now and better expected. Much more interesting than on reappearance and he's well capable of a bold show if on song.
3	3 3rd (3) (4/1 +0%) Can You Call	4 4/1(+0%)	(3) Can You Call 4/1, Hurdles/chase scorer who bounced right back to best following 8 months off when second over fences at Chepstow (19.5f) in October. Respectable third in race that has thrown up winners at Taunton 55 days ago and he's certainly not out of things. Neck second at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) and ran respectably at Taunton next time.
4	4 4th (4) (Evens +64%) Ballybegg	0 Evens(+64%)	(4) Ballybegg Evens, Useful at his best over hurdles and took advantage of an easing mark to authoritatively open his chase account over C&D 33 days ago, forging clear from 2 out. Yard continue in good order and respected from 6 lb higher mark. Finally clicked as chaser when 10l winner over C&D (soft) last time, despite jumping left.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (9/1 -29%) Quinta Do Mar	9 9/1(-29%)	(2) Quinta Do Mar 9/1, Four-time winner over hurdles who also landed a Fontwell chase (in first-time cheekpieces) 12 months ago. Ran creditably on return/following wind op when third over hurdles at Exeter in December prior to finishing well held in last month's Lanzarote Hurdle. This more suitable back over fences. Heavy defeat in hot hurdle race latest; back chasing, probably in need of a career best.

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BALLYBEGG had plenty in hand when winning by 10 lengths over C&D a month ago and Kerry Lee's gelding merits the utmost respect off just a 6lb higher mark. Galahad Quest was not disgraced on his seasonal return last time and should not be underestimated with that run now under his belt. Demnat was useful when trained in France and has to be of interest on his debut for these connections, despite a 961-day break.

BALLYBEGG boasted a patchy record over hurdles but he's stepped up with each start since returning to chasing this winter, opening his account in good style when taking a 6-runner C&D handicap 33 days ago. With his yard continuing amongst the winners, he could well be worth siding with to back that up from his revised mark. Galahad Quest with his hurdles return under his belt could emerge as the chief threat, ahead of Can You Call.

Ballybeg won by 10l over C&D last month but kept jumping to his left. There's a plausible alternative in GALAHAD QUEST.

14:50 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Fairyhouse Maiden Hurdle 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	2 1st (2) (3/1 +10%) Miss Pronunciation	3 3/1(+10%)	(2) Miss Pronunciation 3/1, Promising sort. Career best when winning 16-runner handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.5f, soft, 10/3) 83 days ago by 1½ lengths from Lazer Wolf, pushed out. Worth considering in hat-trick bid. Left all previous form behind in 2 h'cap hurdles this term and form looks solid.
2	5 2nd (5) (15/8 +77%) Lazer Wolf	1.875 15/8(+77%)	(5) Lazer Wolf 15/8, Fairly useful hurdler. Run probably best excused when twelfth of 23 in handicap hurdle (6/1) at Leopardstown (2m) 43 days ago, not lasting home having raced prominently. Better showing expected. 0-9; too keen at Leopardstown latest but some solid form previously.
3	4 3rd (4) (14/1 -17%) Starman	14 14/1(-17%)	(4) Starman 14/1, Fair hurdler. 3 wins from 15 runs this season. Latest win in hurdle at Limerick in December. 6/1, fifth of 7 in novice hurdle at Cork (16f, heavy) 32 days ago. Gained 3rd hurdle win at Limerick; not as good latest, shaping like he may want further.
4	7 4th (7) (5/1 +58%) Don't Talk	5 5/1(+58%)	(7) Don't Talk 5/1, Back-to-back winner of handicaps here around the turn of the year and produced another good display when third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy) 13 days ago. A little more needed here. Thwarted in his hat-trick bid at Gowran last month; this looks like a tough assignment.
5th	8 5th (8) (4/1 +11%) Purse Price	4 4/1(+11%)	(8) Purse Price 4/1, Fair hurdler. Career best when winning 10-runner novice hurdle (7/4) at Thurles (15.6f, heavy) 17 days ago, clear when jumping left last. This tougher but she comes here with yard in good form. Bolted up in maiden hurdle at Thurles latest and big player on these terms.
6th	6 6th (6) (200/1 -100%) Camino Mission	200 200/1(-100%)	(6) Camino Mission 200/1, Once-raced maiden. Eighth of 15 in novice hurdle (150/1) at this C&D (heavy) on NH debut 14 days ago, weakening straight. Easy enough to look elsewhere. Showed nothing when tailed off on hurdle debut a fortnight ago.
7th	1 7th (1) (17/2 -6%) El Champo	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(1) El Champo 17/2, Fairly useful hurdler. 3 wins from 10 runs this season, the latest at Galway (2m) in October. 6/1, fourth of 7 in novice hurdle at Cork (16f, heavy) 32 days ago. Should give it a good go once more. Won 2 h'cap hurdles at Galway in October; as good as ever when 4th latest; can be in mix.

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LARK IN THE MORNIN was lightly raced on the Flat but showed a good level of ability and has been placed in two of his three starts in this discipline. He takes on older rivals for the first time and his opening mark appears to give him every chance. Miss Pronunciation won twice on testing ground earlier in the winter and returns from a break to bid for a hat-trick. She had Lazer Wolf back in second when scoring at Punchestown in November but that rival, who reopposes on 5lb better terms, may be helped by the fitting of a tongue-tie. Glen Kiln stuck to his task well when chasing home a short-priced favourite over a longer trip here last month and is another to consider.

A low-mileage winner on the Flat, LARK IN THE MORNIN matched the pick of his hurdles form and may well have finished closer still but for a late error when third at Punchestown 23 days ago, noted finishing with running left. Open to further improvement, he's very much of interest in receipt of weight all round. Miss Pronunciation has returned a much-improved model and is a big threat in her hat-trick bid. Lazer Wolf is also in the mix.

PURSE PRICE took a major step forward at Thurles last time and she can continue to progress

15:00 Fairyhouse Maiden Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:10 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (13/2 -18%) Parvos	6.5 13/2(-18%)	(1) Parvos 13/2, Fair maiden hurdler in Ireland who was in the process of shaping better than on her stable debut here 9 weeks earlier when unseating her rider 2 out at Kelso 40 days ago. Set to be placed before unseating rider last time; 2lb lower here; one to consider.
2	9 2nd (9) (5/1 +44%) Celestial Fashion	5 5/1(+44%)	(9) Celestial Fashion 5/1, Modest maiden who ran better than for a while with headgear reapplied when second of 7 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (heavy) 26 days ago. Ran well from the front over C&D last month but is 0-11 over hurdles now; others preferred.
3	3 3rd (3) (6/4 +75%) Midnight Shuffle	1.5 6/4(+75%)	(3) Midnight Shuffle 6/4, Steadily progressive last season and stepped up on reappearance run when third of 7 to a big improver at Doncaster (19.4f, soft) 28 days ago. Can make presence felt if coming on again for the outing. Yet to strike form this season but will be feared if strong in the betting.
4	8 4th (8) (50/1 -257%) Telefenney	50 50/1(-257%)	(8) Telefenney 50/1, Well held all 3 starts to date but yard can often improve horses from low bases, so needs a precautionary check in the betting on handicap debut. Raced too freely and showed no significant promise in her qualifying races; handicap debut.
5th	5 5th (5) (14/1 -100%) Purple Gown	14 14/1(-100%)	(5) Purple Gown 14/1, Fair Flat winner who showed more than on hurdling debut when fourth of 13 in a Catterick maiden (15.7f) 27 days ago. Makes a quick switch to handicaps now and may do better still. Fair Flat-racer; ran okay in Catterick maiden last month; open to improvement in handicaps.
6th	7 6th (7) (13/2 +35%) You Some Girl	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(7) You Some Girl 13/2, Fair bumper winner who attracted support and was in the process of showing better form when falling here in November. Not in same form at Kelso and Ayr since, however. 0-6 over hurdles but looked most likely winner before falling here on handicap debut.
7th	4 7th (4) (9/1 -38%) On Cloud Nine	9 9/1(-38%)	(4) On Cloud Nine 9/1, Justified support to get off the mark at Bangor in August and has run creditably on her last 2 handicap starts, including when second at Fakenham (2m) on most recent outing in November. Should remain competitive. No match for winner when second on latest outing but enters calculations here.
8th	2 8th (2) (20/1 -233%) Leahs Tricks	20 20/1(-233%)	(2) Leahs Tricks 20/1, Left previous efforts behind to land a Fairyhouse maiden in October. Has failed to reproduce that form all 3 outings since but should benefit from a return to calmer waters. Yet to build upon October's maiden win but there have been excuses; still has potential.
6	6 \|F\| (6) (8/1 -191%) Sawpit Sienna	8 8/1(-191%)	(6) Sawpit Sienna 8/1, Having dropped below her last winning mark, proved at least as good as ever when successful in 13-runner mares' handicap at Taunton (had won the same event in 2023) 30 days ago, closed down late having not been fluent last 2. Respected up 6 lb. Held on well to win at Taunton last month; probably still on workable mark after 6lb rise.

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Last-time-out scorer Sawpit Sienna must enter calculations in her current form, although her seventh-placed finish over C&D in early November off a 4lb lower rating does raise a few questions. With that in mind, it may be worth taking a punt on CELESTIAL FASHION. Although Ian Duncan's mare is 4lb out of the handicap, her runner-up effort behind the progressive Sunday Soldier over track and trip last month looks strong form. Parvos and On Cloud Nine have the form to be involved too.

MIDNIGHT SHUFFLE was steadily progressive last season and perhaps still needed the run when third to a big improver at Doncaster 4 weeks ago, so she's given the tentative vote. Taunton scorer Sawpit Sienna is respected up 6 lb, while Purple Gown's Flat form provides hope for better still now handicapping and she also needs considering.

Sandy Thomson's PARVOS was running well before her penultimate-flight mishap at Kelso in December and gets the vote.

15:10 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:20 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 21f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (18/1 -29%) Della Casa Lunga	18 18/1(-29%)	(4) Della Casa Lunga 18/1, A fairly useful 2m winning hurdler for Sam Curling in Ireland last term who got back on track upped in trip when second of 5 in a handicap at Kempton (24.5f, soft) in November. Not in same form in first-time cheekpieces there the following month. though. Easily best of four runs for yard when second of five at Kempton (3m) on penultimate start.
2	8 2nd (8) (13/2 +46%) Lets Go To Vegas	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(8) Lets Go To Vegas 13/2, Course winner who wasn't disgraced back over hurdles when fifth of 6 in handicap hurdle (15/2) at Market Rasen (16.6f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Back up in trip. Not discredited on return to hurdling four weeks ago considering that was over only 2m.
3	9 3rd (9) (11/2 +21%) Regal Renaissance	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(9) Regal Renaissance 11/2, C&D winner who posted another creditable effort when second of 9 in handicap hurdle (9/4) at this course (23.8f, heavy) 63 days ago. Must enter calculations from 2 lb lower. Won two C&D handicaps last season; creditable shows for minor honours here last 3 outings.
4	2 4th (2) (5/4 +9%) Bonttay	1.25 5/4(+9%)	(2) Bonttay 5/4, Improved again to enhance a fine strike rate when edging ahead near the line in a 2m Hereford handicap in November. Sent off a strong favourite and looked poised to strike when unseating late on at Cheltenham next time. Obvious claims off the same mark with cheekpieces back on. Hot favourite when upped to 2m4f at Cheltenham, only to unseat two out when challenging.
5th	5 5th (5) (17/2 +53%) Ah Whisht	8.5 17/2(+53%)	(5) Ah Whisht 17/2, £145,000 purchase from points who scored on hurdles debut at Ffos Las (20f) and built on that effort when second under a penalty at Plumpton back in March. Shaped as though she'd come on for return/handicap debut at Aintree (20f) on Boxing Day. Tailed off on handicap/seasonal debut and needs overall improvement, but early days.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (4/1 +0%) Masked Dance	4 4/1(+0%)	(7) Masked Dance 4/1, Much improved for switch to handicaps, building in no uncertain terms on her C&D reappearance second when running out a dominant winner at Doncaster (19.4f, soft) 28 days ago. Handicapper has reacted with an 11 lb hike but big player nevertheless. Off the mark in seven-runner handicap at Doncaster (2m3f, good to soft) by 25l; up 11lb.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (25/1 +11%) Inion Tiogair	25 25/1(+11%)	(10) Inion Tiogair 25/1, Fair bumper winner who was beaten by more than lack of stamina upped in trip when pulled up on handicap bow at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) 14 days ago. Lots to prove. 40-1 bumper win on sole start since; only once showed similar form (three runs back) since.

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C&D winner REGAL RENAISSANCE didn't appear to see out 3m when weakening into second on her most recent outing here in December. The combination of a 2lb lower rating and drop in trip could be enough for Henry Daly's charge to regain the winning thread. Last month's easy Doncaster-scorer Masked Dance is also sure to prove popular and the six-year-old isn't taken lightly, while Bonttay likely has more to offer too.

BONTTAY made a successful reappearance in a good time at Hereford and was still full of running when unseating her rider 2 out at Cheltenham the following month, so she's taken to gain compensation. Masked Dance got off the mark in impressive fashion at Doncaster on her most recent outing and warrants plenty of respect in her follow-up bid despite having a much higher mark to contend with. Sabrina ran up to her best at Wincanton last time and completes the shortlist.

Masked Dance won by a street when making her breakthrough but BONTTAY (nap) can bounce back from her costly unseat at Cheltenham.

15:20 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:30 Fairyhouse Maiden Hurdle 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	12 1st (12) (9/1 -80%) Toll Stone	9 9/1(-80%)	(12) Toll Stone 9/1, Fairly useful maiden on the Flat. Twice-raced maiden. 50/1, ninth of 18 in juvenile hurdle at Punchestown (16.2f, soft) 23 days ago. Stable having good spell. Useful on Flat; hasn't shown much in 2 hurdle starts; market support would be significant.
2	10 2nd (10) (12/1 +14%) Roboreti	12 12/1(+14%)	(10) Roboreti 12/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tenth of 22 in novice hurdle (22/1) at Cork (16f, heavy) 32 days ago, going in snatches. Booking of Gilligan a plus. Second on debut was promising but poor efforts twice since; Mordor is first-string.
3	1 3rd (1) (50/1 -52%) Arch Hall	50 50/1(-52%)	(1) Arch Hall 50/1, Starspangledbanner gelding. Dam US winner up to 1m (including minor stakes), 2-y-o 7f winner in Britain. Starspangledbanner gelding; 25,000eur yearling; tough ask on debut.
4	3 4th (3) (33/1 -230%) Firebrand	33 33/1(-230%)	(3) Firebrand 33/1, Fair maiden on the Flat, making GB/IRE jumps debut. Tenth of 12 in maiden at Dundalk (12f, 10/3) 22 days ago. Worth a look. Placed on the Flat in France; shown little in two runs at Dundalk; not bred for this.
5th	8 5th (8) (11/8 -15%) Mordor	1.375 11/8(-15%)	(8) Mordor 11/8, Fairly useful maiden on the Flat. Twelfth of 18 in juvenile hurdle at Punchestown (16.2f, soft, 3/1) 23 days ago, possibly amiss. Shaped well on hurdling debut and worth another chance to open his account in this sphere. Highly promising hurdle debut and had an excuse last time; can resume progress.
6th	13 6th (13) (16/1 +20%) Noble Hilltop	16 16/1(+20%)	(13) Noble Hilltop 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, 25¼ lengths sixth of 9 to Wodhooh in juvenile hurdle at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft, 125/1) 68 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time. Poor form in trio of outings so far; wears first-time blinkers.
7th	5 7th (5) (25/1 -79%) Leading Lion	25 25/1(-79%)	(5) Leading Lion 25/1, Fairly useful maiden on the Flat. Thrice-raced maiden. 125/1, seventh of 16 in juvenile hurdle at Naas (15.5f, soft) 10 days ago. Showed a bit more when 7th at Naas last week; this doesn't look as warm; can play a part.
8th	4 8th (4) (33/1 -106%) Inthenickoftime	33 33/1(-106%)	(4) Inthenickoftime 33/1, Twice-raced maiden. 125/1, seventh of 11 in juvenile hurdle at Punchestown (16.7f, heavy) 38 days ago. Tailed off in two runs so far and more of a long term prospect.
9th	9 9th (9) (80/1 -300%) Rauzan	80 80/1(-300%)	(9) Rauzan 80/1, Fair maiden on the Flat, making GB/IRE jumps debut. 8/1, ninth of 13 in handicap at Navan (14f, good to soft). First run for yard after leaving M. Halford & T. Collins. 0-9 on the Flat; unlikely to be involved on hurdle bow for new yard.
10th	11 10th (11) (150/1 -200%) So Messi	150 150/1(-200%)	(11) So Messi 150/1, Modest maiden on the Flat. Twice-raced maiden. Tenth of 16 in juvenile hurdle (200/1) at Naas (15.5f, soft) 10 days ago. Second on Flat debut; poor form in two hurdle outings and Walsh prefers his stablemate.
11th	7 11th (7) (150/1 -200%) Medadthebookie	150 150/1(-200%)	(7) Medadthebookie 150/1, Mondialiste gelding. Dam lightly raced on Flat. Not an obvious sort on paper. Mondialiste gelding; £1,000 yearling; dam a sprinter; not bred for this.
12th	2 12th (2) (5/4 +64%) Duke Silver	1.25 5/4(+64%)	(2) Duke Silver 5/4, €20,000 3-y-o, Order of St George gelding. Closely related to useful hurdler San Salvador, and half-brother to dual bumper winner Roedora. Dam fair bumper winner. Makes plenty of appeal on paper. Order Of St George gelding; 20,000eur 3yo; closely related to San Salvador; check market.
13th	6 13th (6) (125/1 -525%) Leitrim Rock	125 125/1(-525%)	(6) Leitrim Rock 125/1, Fair maiden on the Flat, making GB/IRE jumps debut. 11/1, sixth of 11 in handicap at Yarmouth (8f, soft), not ideally placed. First run for yard after leaving William Knight. Modest Flat performer and not bred for jumps; new yard.

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MORDOR, rated in the mid-70s on the Flat, showed promise on hurdling debut when third at Leopardstown's Christmas meeting. He needs to leave behind a poor run at Punchestown but is taken to bounce back to form in what doesn't look the strongest of maidens. Toll Stone, placed in Flat maidens for Ken Condon, finished ahead of the selection when mid-division at Punchestown. Further improvement could see him involved in the finish. Firebrand ran creditably on both Flat starts in France. He hasn't sparkled at Dundalk for new connections but is an interesting hurdling debutant with Rachael Blackmore in the saddle. Duke Silver, a three-parts brother to useful hurdler San Salvador, is a newcomer to note.

MORDOR showed enough on hurdling debut to think he's capable of winning a race of this nature and, for all that he shaped as if amiss since, he's well worth another chance. Duke Silver is well bred and represents a top yard, so he's regarded as the main threat ahead of Firebrand.

There was plenty to like about MORDOR's 3rd on hurdle debut and he had an excuse when not as good since

15:30 Fairyhouse Maiden Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:40 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (11/4 +39%) Big Bee Hive	2.75 11/4(+39%)	(5) Big Bee Hive 11/4, Handicap hurdle winner in Ireland who showed his first encouragement for new yard over this trip here last month, keeping on from too far back. Player if taking to fences at the first time of asking. Finished well for third over hurdles here last month; makes chasing debut from same mark.
2	7 2nd (7) (11/8 +31%) Bebside Banter	1.375 11/8(+31%)	(7) Bebside Banter 11/8, Dual course winner this winter, latterly over this trip 26 days ago. Appeared to have a bit in hand on that occasion so a 4 lb rise may not stop him. 2-3 over fences, the latter win gained over C&D; bold bid from the front likely.
3	9 3rd (9) (6/1 +50%) Blazing Hartingo	6 6/1(+50%)	(9) Blazing Hartingo 6/1, Looked a bit temperamental over hurdles and comfortably held in 2 chase starts at the end of 2023. Still early in his career and Brian Hughes up but others arrive with much more pressing claims. Has no compelling form claims but trainer does well here and has booked Brian Hughes.
4	6 4th (6) (14/1 -211%) Cudgel	14 14/1(-211%)	(6) Cudgel 14/1, All 6 career wins have been gained at Hexham. Merely closed up late when third over 2m there on his last starts in December. Back up in trip. Ended last year with three decent efforts but has done all his winning at Hexham.
5th	1 5th (1) (16/1 -100%) Augharue	16 16/1(-100%)	(1) Augharue 16/1, Went close at Hexham on his return from an absence in October but has gone backwards in his 3 outings since. Has something to prove at present. Went close on seasonal debut but three non-completions have followed; risky at present.
6th	4 6th (4) (25/1 -150%) Dakota Moirette	25 25/1(-150%)	(4) Dakota Moirette 25/1, Pretty useful chaser at his peak. Nothing like the same form these days but did show he can make an impact from his reduced mark when 9 lengths second at Catterick (2m) over Christmas. Needs to prove he can back that up. Ran fairly well last time but this regressive veteran has a very modest strike-rate.
7th	8 7th (8) (40/1 -60%) Stowaway John	40 40/1(-60%)	(8) Stowaway John 40/1, Remains a maiden after 18 runs, although he fared about as well as could be expected when fourth over 21f here from out of the handicap last month. Able to race off his proper mark this time. Unable to land any sort of blow here on his two starts since a long absence.
8th	2 8th (2) (18/1 +10%) Mizuma	18 18/1(+10%)	(2) Mizuma 18/1, Just bits and pieces of form in Ireland and comfortably held in 2 chases for new yard in recent months. Safely held on first two starts, latterly behind Bebside Banter over C&D last month.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (8/1 -60%) Methusalar	8 8/1(-60%)	(3) Methusalar 8/1, Looked set to go close when unseating 2 out over C&D in November and not seen to best effect when 6¼ lengths sixth at Plumpton since. Has first-time visor added to his tongue tie. One of the more likely types in this line-up. Was stalking the leaders before unseating rider here in November; still on a good mark.

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C&D winner BEBSIDE BANTER regained the winning thread when making all last month. Chris Grant's gelding scored a shade cosily that day and a 4lb rise in the handicap may not be enough to prevent him from landing a third victory at this venue. Chase debutant Big Bee Hive ran with more encouragement on his third-placed finish over hurdles here in January. The seven-year-old could prove dangerous if proving as effective in this discipline, while Methusalar makes more appeal than Hexham specialist Cudgel for the minor honours.

BEBSIDE BANTER can make light of a 4 lb rise and extend his unbeaten Sedgefield chase record to 3. Methusalar looked set to go close when departing 2 out over C&D in November and is second choice ahead of chase newcomer Big Bee Hive, who caught the eye in a hurdle here last time.

This might go to chasing debutant BIG BEE HIVE, who stayed on well to take third over hurdles here last month.

15:40 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:50 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (4/1 -100%) Force De Frap	4 4/1(-100%)	(3) Force De Frap 4/1, Dual winner over hurdles last term and, fit from spell over timber, ran out an impressive winner on British chase debut at Bangor (17.3f) 54 days ago. Handicapper has reacted but manner of that victory suggests there could yet be more to come in this sphere. First chase since French days when scoring easily at Bangor (2m1f, heavy); 10lb higher.
2	4 2nd (4) (9/4 +10%) Abingworth	2.25 9/4(+10%)	(4) Abingworth 9/4, Has improved with each of his 3 starts over fences, off the mark at Taunton (18.2f, good to soft) last time. 5 lb rise doesn't look prohibitive and, granted another error-free round of jumping, he should be firmly in the mix. Impressed with the way he took charge two out to win from Famoso at Taunton; up 7lb.
3	6 3rd (6) (9/4 +36%) Famoso	2.25 9/4(+36%)	(6) Famoso 9/4, Back to winning ways over C&D in November and, having made the frame next 2 starts, scored with a bit to spare at Hereford 23 days ago, produced to lead approaching last and drawing clear. Fancied to be thereabouts again despite much-inflated mark. Sprinted clear last time, so looks a leading player again despite today's 9lb higher mark.
4	1 4th (1) (7/2 +30%) Chance A Tune	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(1) Chance A Tune 7/2, Confirmed promise of reappearance run when successful over hurdles at Chepstow (2m, heavy) in October. Creditable fourth in stronger company at Ascot in November and fairly busy spell possibly caught up with him towards end of last year. Back in trip now attentions switch to chasing. Should be more interesting back at this trip, if he takes to chasing at the first attempt.
5th	7 5th (7) (28/1 +58%) Beannaigh Do	28 28/1(+58%)	(7) Beannaigh Do 28/1, Offered more when second on Ffos Las chase debut last spring but has disappointingly failed to build on that, pulling up over further here last time. No easy task on from long way out of weights. Tongue strap on 1st time. Maiden; 12lb out of the handicap today; now tongue tied for the first time.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (20/1 -43%) Iron Heart	20 20/1(-43%)	(5) Iron Heart 20/1, Fair hurdles winner but struggled for form on the Flat last year but did offer something to work on when second on yard/chase debut at Worcester (20f) in September. Disappointed at Chepstow (2m) when last seen in November and others more appealing here. Blinkers back on. Fair second on chase/yard debut but tailed off with different headgear on latest outing.

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FORCE DE FRAP proved a different proposition on his return to chasing when scoring with ease at Bangor in December. A 10lb rise will no doubt make life more difficult for Emma-Jane Bishop's gelding, but he looks to be more than capable of completing a double. Abingworth got the better of the subsequent winner and reopposing Famoso at Taunton in November. The in-form pair should give another good account of themselves and they cannot be dismissed.

ABINGWORTH crucially jumped better than previously when getting the better of re-opposing Famoso when the pair met at Taunton in November and he's fancied to defy a 7 lb rise and confirm those placings here. Impressive Bangor scorer Force de Frap looks a player also, whilst the aforementioned Famoso, who has won himself since, should also be thereabouts in an intriguing contest.

Force De Frap scored with tremendous ease on heavy ground last time. He faces two appealing rivals in Famoso and ABINGWORTH.

15:50 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:00 Fairyhouse Maiden Hurdle 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	2 1st (2) (8/13 +59%) Iris Emery	0.615385 8/13(+59%)	(2) Iris Emery 8/13, Shaped as if amiss when pulled up on bumper debut at Gowran 12 months ago but offered more back from 10 months off when third in that sphere at Naas (2m) in December. Represents a most powerful stable and she's one to consider now attentions switch to timber. Pulled up when favourite on debut and turned over when 6-4 at Naas since.
2	1 2nd (1) (10/3 -90%) Whimsy	3.333333 10/3(-90%)	(1) Whimsy 10/3, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle (17/2) at Limerick (16f, heavy) 40 days ago, held when badly hampered last. Previous exploits in this sphere entitle her to respect. Some useful form to her name; lesser run latest when not jumping well; can resume progress.
3	7 3rd (7) (7/2 -56%) Hey Whatever	3.5 7/2(-56%)	(7) Hey Whatever 7/2, Fair maiden on the Flat. Twice-raced maiden over hurdles. Couldn't match debut form in this sphere when fifth of 11 in juvenile hurdle (7/1) at Punchestown (16.7f, heavy) 38 days ago. Yard in good form and not discounted in receipt of weight all round. Useful Flat form; ran well when 2nd here but not as good latest.
4	3 4th (3) (16/1 -14%) Justmadeit	16 16/1(-14%)	(3) Justmadeit 16/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. First run since leaving Miss Shauna Larkin when third of 5 in minor event hurdle (28/1) at this course (17.2f, heavy) on hurdles bow 37 days ago. May be one for handicaps later on. Distant third last time was a step backwards and she's hard to recommend.
5th	4 5th (4) (50/1 -25%) Missy Mu	50 50/1(-25%)	(4) Missy Mu 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. Sixteenth of 28 in novice hurdle (200/1) at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft) 43 days ago, held up and never dangerous. Can only be watched. Tailed off in two runs at triple figure odds.
6th	6 6th (6) (150/1 -88%) Volez Vous	150 150/1(-88%)	(6) Volez Vous 150/1, Yeats filly. 200/1, always behind when thirteenth of 17 in novice hurdle at Naas (16f, soft) on NH debut 55 days ago. Tailed off at 200-1 on her debut at Naas.
5	5 \|F\| (5) (150/1 -200%) Spanish Maid	150 150/1(-200%)	(5) Spanish Maid 150/1, Failed to complete only start in points and friendless in betting, was well held when fourteenth of 18 in bumper (100/1) at Punchestown (18.4f, heavy) on NH debut 38 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Unseated in a point and was tailed off in a bumper on rules debut.

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Four-year-old HEY WHATEVER gets a lot of weight from her older rivals and may be good enough. A decent maiden on the Flat for Noel Meade, she chased home a stalemate here on hurdling debut before finishing a remote fifth at Punchestown. That wasn't a bad run, though, with the winner placed in a Grade 1 since and the third a handicap winner next time. Whimsy is of comparable ability to the selection on the level and was placed in her first three starts over hurdles. Below par at Limerick over Christmas, her rating of 115 makes her worthy of respect but the weight concession may be beyond her. Iris Emery, related to chase winners in France, ran much better on her second start in bumpers when third to a pair of geldings at Naas. Representing a red-hot trainer/jockey combination, she has to enter calculations on her first start over hurdles.

IRIS EMERY showed more than first time up (back from 10 months off) when third in a Naas bumper 55 days ago and she shades the vote to build on that now her attentions switch to hurdling. Whimsy and Hay Whatever, both boasting experience in this sphere, are expected to be firmly in the mix.

It's a clear standard that WHIMSY (nap) sets who has run some big races in defeat for her new yard and could be hard to beat

16:00 Fairyhouse Maiden Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:10 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (11/2 +61%) Velasco	5.5 11/2(+61%)	(2) Velasco 11/2, Back to winning ways at Hexham last June. Reached the frame on first 2 starts this winter but needs to shrug off a lesser run at Wetherby on Boxing Day. Won at Hexham last June but below par the last twice and needs to get back on track.
2	1 2nd (1) (22/1 -83%) Jubilee Gold	22 22/1(-83%)	(1) Jubilee Gold 22/1, Built on debut promise in Ireland when landing 2m novice hurdle at Fakenham in May 2022 but has failed to complete in 2 comeback outings this winter, pulling up at Ludlow then falling early here. Has run just twice since winning in May 2022; too soon to write off but has lots to prove.
3	5 3rd (5) (16/1 -100%) Pilgrims King	16 16/1(-100%)	(5) Pilgrims King 16/1, Back from 11 months off when fourth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter in November. First-time blinkers worn on that occasion retained. Claims if building on that from a workable mark. Heavy ground may not have suited the last twice; his wins have come on good/good to soft.
4	7 4th (7) (4/1 +0%) Coup De Gold	4 4/1(+0%)	(7) Coup De Gold 4/1, Snapped losing run over C&D 12 days ago. Only nudged up 4 lb and a threat if in similar form. Poor strike-rate but won here 12 days ago & there can be optimism he'll cope with 4lb rise.
5th	13 5th (13) (18/1 +28%) Ashjan	18 18/1(+28%)	(13) Ashjan 18/1, Won 3 times over fences (twice around here). Recent efforts not all that inspiring, including in chases here the last twice. Others are more obvious. On a reduced mark but this 11yo has been struggling to get competitive.
6th	9 6th (9) (11/2 +15%) Just Call Me Al	5.5 11/2(+15%)	(9) Just Call Me Al 11/2, Won 3 times here in 2021/22 season. Drawn blank since but signs he can do something from his reduced mark when second over 3m at Musselburgh in December. Player under Brian Hughes. 11yo who was inconsistent last year but was runner-up last time and could be in the mix.
7th	4 7th (4) (9/1 -29%) Kooky	9 9/1(-29%)	(4) Kooky 9/1, Only modest form when reaching the frame in first 2 hurdles and down the field on his Wincanton handicap debut last month. Early days but needs to find improvement for the longer trip. Disappointing on handicap debut at Wincanton but in the picture judged on earlier promise.
8th	6 8th (6) (28/1 -75%) Ebendi	28 28/1(-75%)	(6) Ebendi 28/1, Fairly useful Flat performer for Joseph O'Brien. Nowhere near that level over hurdles but his 3m Perth third when last seen in July shows he can be competitive from his mark. Good third at Perth last July but absent since; will need to be at the top of his game.
9th	8 9th (8) (9/1 +25%) Bushmill Boy	9 9/1(+25%)	(8) Bushmill Boy 9/1, Long-standing maiden but has reached the frame on six occasions this season and had lack of stamina as an excuse for latest sixth over 2¾m at Newcastle. Each-way claims on his form in the autumn but below par the last twice and now 0-20.
10th	10 10th (10) (11/2 -22%) Swift Reply	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(10) Swift Reply 11/2, Pulled up on Newcastle handicap debut in November but much better when length second of 12 over C&D 7 weeks later. Claims if reproducing that now. 50-1 runner-up over C&D last month on second handicap start; could be thereabouts.
11th	12 11th (12) (9/1 +44%) Buto	9 9/1(+44%)	(12) Buto 9/1, Belatedly off the mark at Hexham in May and placed at that venue on his next 2 starts. Off 5 months, respectable fifth of 9 at Musselburgh (3m) in December. In good form last May/June and could build on his comeback 5th at Musselburgh in December.
12th	3 12th (3) (25/1 -285%) Ring Pretender	25 25/1(-285%)	(3) Ring Pretender 25/1, Promise in 2 novice hurdles in 2022. Failed to make an impact in 2 handicap chases last winter but needs keeping a close eye on in the betting back hurdling after a year off. Well beaten last winter on both chase starts; off since but has shown promise over hurdles.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (40/1 -186%) Black Lightning	40 40/1(-186%)	(11) Black Lightning 40/1, Losing run is mounting up but made the frame for the fourth time this season when second at Leicester (20.5f, heavy) in November. First run since. 11yo who is on a long losing run but bumped into one last time; not ruled out each-way.

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Coup De Gold gained his first success in over four years here at the end of last month when appreciating a step back in trip. However, his overall record, combined with a 4lb rise and a return to 2m4f, is enough to look elsewhere for win purposes. The vote, therefore, goes to JUST CALL ME AL, who arrives following a runner-up display at Musselburgh over 3m in December and the drop back in distance appears to be in his favour. Any market support for Ring Pretender on her handicap debut over hurdles would make the eight-year-old of considerable interest.

JUST CALL ME AL might be worth siding with to build on his latest Musselburgh second returned to a venue which suits him well. Coup de Gold and Swift Reply, first and second over C&D on their latest starts, are others to consider, while the returning Ring Pretender is less exposed than most of these and needs keeping a close eye on in the betting having shown promise on both previous hurdle starts.

The very lightly raced 5yo KOOKY should be capable of much better than he showed on his handicap debut at Wincanton.

16:10 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:20 Ludlow Hunter Chase (Class 4) 24f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (20/1 -25%) Captain Tommy	20 20/1(-25%)	(1) Captain Tommy 20/1, Pulled up on final outing under Rules for Ian Williams 79 days ago and has disappointed in a point for current stable. Hard to make a case for. Won two handicaps last year; disappointing favourite in his recent point.
2	3 2nd (3) (16/1 -129%) Shang Tang	16 16/1(-129%)	(3) Shang Tang 16/1, Fairly useful chaser. First run since leaving Emma Lavelle when respectable third of 8 in hunter chase (33/1) at Hereford (20.9f, good to soft) 9 days ago. Not discounted. Evidently on the decline and when third at Hereford last week he was comfortably held.
3	4 3rd (4) (2/11 +45%) Tea Clipper	0.181818 2/11(+45%)	(4) Tea Clipper 2/11, Winless since scoring at Chepstow back in October 2021 but has subsequently acquitted himself well in a number of handicaps. Spurned a good opportunity (found little) in a hunter at Warwick 16 days ago but should be able to make amends in a first-time tongue strap. Looks the one to beat despite his late capitulation on hunter chase debut at Warwick.
4	5 4th (5) (7/1 -40%) Miss Seagreen	7 7/1(-40%)	(5) Miss Seagreen 7/1, Multiple point winner who caused a surprise when landing a 5-runner hunter at Cheltenham 9 months ago. One of the more interesting contenders but has plenty to find with Tea Clipper. It was a poor race she won at Cheltenham when the favourite failed to give her running.
5th	2 5th (2) (50/1 -25%) Jobsonfire	50 50/1(-25%)	(2) Jobsonfire 50/1, Has lost his form both under Rules and between the flags. Hard to fancy having unseated at Warwick 16 days ago. 150-1 when useating seven out at Warwick in the race Tea Clipper finished second.

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TEA CLIPPER managed to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory when seemingly presented with an excellent opportunity at Warwick on his hunter chase debut. That said, the prospect of a sounder surface may help to get his head back in front. Shang Tang is capable of building on his third at Hereford with a step up in trip likely to aid his chances, while Cheltenham winner Miss Seagreen completes the shortlist.

Although disappointing last time, this looks like something of a formality for TEA CLIPPER who stands out on form by a long way. Shang Tang looks the likeliest to capitalise if the selection underperforms.

This looks a golden opportunity for TEA CLIPPER to make amends for his late capitulation on softer ground at Warwick.

16:20 Ludlow Hunter Chase (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:30 Fairyhouse Handicap Hurdle 20f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	6 1st (6) (5/1 +29%) Mighty Jeremy	5 5/1(+29%)	(6) Mighty Jeremy 5/1, 5/1, respectable fourth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Navan (20f, heavy) 18 days ago, held when left in frame last. Should go well again. Won back-to-back handicap hurdles last term and step back in right direction latest.
2	10 2nd (10) (17/2 -6%) Zeeband	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(10) Zeeband 17/2, 28/1, showed more than previously when third of 18 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy) 13 days ago. Back up in trip. Chance if able to build on that effort. Major step back in right direction when 3rd latest and could be well treated.
3	5 3rd (5) (12/1 +0%) Jerk	12 12/1(+0%)	(5) Jerk 12/1, 150/1, fared better than previously when seventh of 16 in maiden hurdle at Leopardstown (20f, heavy) 41 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Promise at Limerick; hasn't built on that twice since including at this trip latest.
4	17 4th (17) (16/1 +0%) Ferrum	16 16/1(+0%)	(17) Ferrum 16/1, Creditable eighth of 16 in handicap hurdle (20/1) at Navan (20f, heavy) 52 days ago, late mistakes. RESERVE. Disappointed back at this trip last time and he's 1lb wrong for this contest; reserve.
5th	12 5th (12) (50/1 -100%) Rock Of Tuskar	50 50/1(-100%)	(12) Rock Of Tuskar 50/1, Well-beaten tenth of 15 to Happy Dreams in handicap chase (33/1) at Naas (20f, soft) when last seen 15 months ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Likely to need this. Both wins have come over further than this and he's been off 452 days.
6th	9 6th (9) (4/1 +11%) Happy Dreams	4 4/1(+11%)	(9) Happy Dreams 4/1, C&D winner. 12/1, respectable seventh of 12 in handicap chase at Naas (16f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Back up in trip. Enters calculations from a much lower hurdles mark. Made it 4-10 over fences at Limerick; not a bad run latest; should go well.
7th	14 7th (14) (14/1 +13%) C'est Rien	14 14/1(+13%)	(14) C'est Rien 14/1, Remains a maiden after 20 NH runs. Followed a below-par effort with an even worse one when last of 12 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20.2f, soft, 14/1) 23 days ago. Given a chance by the handicapper. 20-race maiden and tailed off in her last two starts; best watched for now.
8th	2 8th (2) (25/1 +0%) Run For Harry	25 25/1(+0%)	(2) Run For Harry 25/1, Again offered little when eighth of 14 on handicap debut at Navan (20f, heavy, 33/1) 18 days ago. Tough to see him getting involved. Tailed off in his last four starts, including handicap debut last month; hard to fancy.
9th	15 9th (15) (6/1 +82%) Druim Samhraidh	6 6/1(+82%)	(15) Druim Samhraidh 6/1, Finished lame on first run since leaving Laura Young when sixth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (20.4f, good, 22/1) 19 months ago. First run for yard after leaving L J Morgan. Best watched given the absence. Switched yards again and off 575 days ahead of debut for this yard.
10th	4 10th (4) (12/1 -20%) Bloomhill	12 12/1(-20%)	(4) Bloomhill 12/1, Failed to repeat previous effort when well-beaten seventh of 14 in maiden hurdle (33/1) at this course (20f, heavy) 2 weeks ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Dual point winner; didn't build on 3rd when tailed off a fortnight ago; may do better.
11th	3 11th (3) (33/1 -32%) Quite Incredible	33 33/1(-32%)	(3) Quite Incredible 33/1, Produced a laboured effort when well-beaten seventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Navan (20f, heavy, 20/1) 18 days ago. 0-14 and on a poor run of form at present; hard to fancy having been tailed off latest.
12th	7 12th (7) (25/1 +0%) Wild Hunt	25 25/1(+0%)	(7) Wild Hunt 25/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Tailed-off seventh of 12 in handicap hurdle (20/1) at this course (24f, heavy) 11 days ago. Bounce back required. Has really struggled since winning back-to-back in March 2022 and poor run here latest.
13th	1 13th (1) (15/2 -114%) Storm Mahler	7.5 15/2(-114%)	(1) Storm Mahler 15/2, Showed a good attitude in notching a second win of the season in 18-runner handicap hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy, 13/2) just under 6 weeks ago, just holding on. Runner-up has won since, so he merits consideration despite a 9 lb rise. Gained third win by narrow margin at Limerick last time; 9lb rise looks harsh.
14th	8 14th (8) (33/1 +0%) Custers Mistake	33 33/1(+0%)	(8) Custers Mistake 33/1, Remains a maiden after 17 NH runs. Showed nothing on first run since leaving John F. O'Neill when 33/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at this course (20.6f, heavy) 37 days ago, tailing off before 4 out. Ran well in a claimer in July but pulled up on yard debut since.
15th	11 15th (11) (22/1 +12%) Premier Queen	22 22/1(+12%)	(11) Premier Queen 22/1, Little impact since scoring at Clonmel 12 months ago. Back up in trip and can only be watched despite her tumbling mark. Struggled after her Clonmel win last season and shown nothing in three runs this term.
16th	16 16th (16) (12/1 +40%) Shanroe Act	12 12/1(+40%)	(16) Shanroe Act 12/1, Well-beaten fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at this course (24.2f, heavy, 50/1) 37 days ago, merely passing beaten horses. More needed. Six-race maiden and tailed off here latest; hard to fancy on what he's done so far.

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MIGHTY JEREMY won a couple of handicaps on testing ground last spring and has been running back into form lately. He was well held when fourth at Navan but a repeat of his previous run when fifth in a higher grade at this venue would give him every chance. Chosen Diamond was a chase winner in November and was challenging at the last when coming down over hurdles at Navan. He had the selection well behind at the time of his departure and will have plenty of supporters off a 2lb higher mark. Happy Dreams won a big pot over fences at Limerick over Christmas and should be capable of being competitive from a much lower hurdles mark. Storm Mahler beat a subsequent winner at Limerick to gain his third handicap win in under a year. He's a tough sort but this trip is a bit short and he has to defy a 9lb hike.

A fiendishly-competitive closer in which it could pay to side with CHOSEN DIAMOND, who looked a big threat to the front-running winner when crashing out at Navan last month so Edward Cawley's 8-y-o can make amends at the expense of Storm Mahler, who showed a good attitude to notch a second win of the season at Limerick over Christmas. Happy Dreams, C'est Rien and Mighty Jeremy can do battle for the minor placings.

HAPPY DREAMS shades the vote having run some solid races over fences of late; should be a threat from lower hurdle mark

16:30 Fairyhouse Handicap Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:40 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 27f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
13	13 (13) (33/1 -65%) Oliver's Island	33 33/1(-65%)	(13) Oliver's Island 33/1, Veteran who isn't firing fully at present but capable of making an impact from a handicapping perspective. Five-time hurdle winner; long in the tooth now, though, and 5lb wrong today.
1	5 1st (5) (5/1 +17%) Dillarchie	5 5/1(+17%)	(5) Dillarchie 5/1, Opened her hurdles account at Wetherby (24.1f) last April. On a handy mark and best effort this term when second at Catterick last month but consistency isn't her strong suit. Not one to rely upon but ran well in defeat in first-time cheekpieces last month.
2	10 2nd (10) (17/2 -113%) Rumble B	8.5 17/2(-113%)	(10) Rumble B 17/2, Long-standing maiden who produced his best effort for a while when third in a novice at Catterick 37 days ago. Should be suited by this longer trip, and is potentially well-in back in handicap company. Ran well in Catterick novice last month but now 0-25 over hurdles; others preferred.
3	6 3rd (6) (40/1 -150%) On We Go	40 40/1(-150%)	(6) On We Go 40/1, Won 3 times last season but has lost her way, soon losing touch and pulled up at Ayr 5 weeks ago. Significantly up in trip. Has been out of form for a while now and needs to turn a corner.
4	1 4th (1) (13/8 +41%) Townhill	1.625 13/8(+41%)	(1) Townhill 13/8, Point winner who has steadily found his feet over hurdles and relished the longer trip (also in cheekpieces) when scoring at Doncaster a month ago. More to come and expected to go well again. Came good in 15-runner Doncaster handicap with cheekpieces added last month; big player.
5th	4 5th (4) (15/2 -15%) Onestepatatime	7.5 15/2(-15%)	(4) Onestepatatime 15/2, Three-time chase winner who has been shaping as if still in form lately. Likely better in that sphere but still worthy of interest from lower mark returning to the smaller obstacles with a tongue tie on for the first time. Three-time course winner over this trip over fences; contender off his lower hurdle mark.
6th	12 6th (12) (16/1 -14%) Howzat Hiris	16 16/1(-14%)	(12) Howzat Hiris 16/1, Seen to maximum effect when opening her account in a Newcastle handicap (23.7f) in March, before going off too hard on her final outing of the campaign. Yet to find form this term. Ran well in defeat two starts ago but well beaten since; not the percentage call.
7th	9 7th (9) (28/1 +15%) Be My Sea	28 28/1(+15%)	(9) Be My Sea 28/1, Modest handicap hurdler who has offered little for new yard since returning from a lengthy absence. Others preferred. Took step back in right direction over 2m last month; well worth a crack at this trip.
8th	8 8th (8) (15/2 +46%) Just Jess	7.5 15/2(+46%)	(8) Just Jess 15/2, Inconsistent sort who was pulled up over fences at Catterick last time. Had run respectably a couple of times over hurdles prior to that and could bounce back quickly returned to this sphere. Has very patchy overall record but stays well and is a on a good mark; can't rule out.
9th	11 9th (11) (7/1 +30%) My Strong Man	7 7/1(+30%)	(11) My Strong Man 7/1, Maiden handicap hurdler who has run with credit the last twice. Should give another account from the front but he's vulnerable to better treated rivals. Began this year with two good runs but is 0-18 over hurdles now; others look stronger.
10th	3 10th (3) (14/1 -17%) Hillfinch	14 14/1(-17%)	(3) Hillfinch 14/1, Won mares' handicap at Huntingdon in March but she's failed to fire so far this year. Sliding in the weights but others are more appealing. Won off today's mark last March but ended 2023 with two tame efforts.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (33/1 -371%) Victory Echo	33 33/1(-371%)	(2) Victory Echo 33/1, Going through a good spell with Conor Rabbitt in the saddle over fences when last seen. Has 8-month absence to overcome but leniently treated back in this sphere, so worthy of consideration. In good form over fences last spring but eight-month break may have checked his momentum.

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TOWNHILL has improved with each start this season and gained a first career success at Doncaster in a conditionals/amateur jockeys' event. A 5lb rise is negated with his rider now able to use his 7lb claim and the extra distance doesn't appear likely to be an inconvenience. Onestepatatime is respected on the switch back to hurdling following her recent third here over fences. Dillarchie and Victory Echo appeal most of the remainder.

TOWNHILL justified support with an improved display to score at Doncaster last time and, with more to come, he takes marginal preference over Rumble B, who the handicapper has taken a big chance with. Onestepatatime and Victory Echo are both of interest returning to hurdling off lower marks.

There is probably still more to come from TOWNHILL (nap), who doesn't look harshly treated by a 5lb rise for his Doncaster win.

16:40 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 27f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:50 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (4/1 -33%) Looking As You Are	4 4/1(-33%)	(8) Looking As You Are 4/1, Showed plenty when runner-up on first 3 outings in bumpers and promise when third (behind Phone Home) in a novice at Catterick on hurdling bow. Longer trip no issue and is likely to be involved. 2nd in three bumpers; third in maiden hurdle at Catterick (1m7f) just behind Phone Home.
2	14 2nd (14) (10/3 +33%) Queshi Bridge	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(14) Queshi Bridge 10/3, Good second of 11 in novice hurdle (7/2) at Ballinrobe (22.1f, good). Off 17 months. First run for yard after leaving Edmond Kent. Going the right way when last seen and worth monitoring in the betting. 2nd on last two Irish runs; the one to beat on that form; £27,000 buy in September 2022.
3	9 3rd (9) (8/1 +43%) Marmalade Time	8 8/1(+43%)	(9) Marmalade Time 8/1, Promising first effort when runner-up in Worcester bumper in May. Yet to feature over hurdles and will probably be of more interest once qualified for handicaps. 2nd in bumper last May but backward steps in two runs on soft this winter, hurdling latest.
4	13 4th (13) (3/1 -20%) Phone Home	3 3/1(-20%)	(13) Phone Home 3/1, Telescope filly who has run to a fair level twice in this sphere, running into one (subsequent handicap winner at the Dublin Racing Festival) in first-time tongue tie at Catterick. Big shout on that showing. New trip is plausible and best form (2nd over 2m3f and 1m7f) puts her firmly in the mix.
5th	7 5th (7) (10/1 +60%) Lexie's Moon	10 10/1(+60%)	(7) Lexie's Moon 10/1, Failed to complete both starts in Irish points, but was leading when falling 3 out on the second occasion and offered something to work on when third in novice hurdle at Hereford on Rules debut. Could do better. Should improve and needs to, after her 25l third of 12 in 2m5f maiden hurdle at Hereford.
6th	2 6th (2) (12/1 +0%) Bridget Mary	12 12/1(+0%)	(2) Bridget Mary 12/1, £75,000 5-y-o, Sholokhov mare. Successful on her sole outing in Irish points in January and signs of ability over hurdles. Needs more time, though. Irish point win; beaten about 35l in her two hurdle races (2m4f/2m6f) late last year.
7th	3 7th (3) (9/2 -125%) By The Grace	4.5 9/2(-125%)	(3) By The Grace 9/2, Fair form when placed in 2 bumpers and better effort over hurdles when fourth in novice at Plumpton last time. That still leaves her with a bit to find but longer trip should help. Run-of-the-mill form but open to further progress and probably in the shake-up.
8th	4 8th (4) (250/1 -150%) Cams Girl	250 250/1(-150%)	(4) Cams Girl 250/1, Well held in a couple of novice hurdles to date, looking more one for the longer term. 150-1 and 200-1, weakened in the closing stages to incur heavy defeats in 2 novice hurdles.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (18/1 +10%) Hazels Delight	18 18/1(+10%)	(5) Hazels Delight 18/1, Won sole point but disappointing in a bumper (for Francesca Poste) and yet to complete over hurdles. Won a 2m4f maiden point last March; no form in three runs under rules, unseating on latest.
15	15 \|PU\| (15) (100/1 -203%) Roseburg	100 100/1(-203%)	(15) Roseburg 100/1, Successful on the second of 2 starts in points but held back by prevailing inexperience when well held in an Aintree bumper on Rules debut back in May. Has left Max Comley. Showed ability for Max Comley to win a point bumper and 5th last May in bumper at Aintree.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (200/1 -100%) Our Flying Angel	200 200/1(-100%)	(12) Our Flying Angel 200/1, Offered something to work on in a bumper on debut but has been tailed off both starts over hurdles, jumping poorly. Off 13 months prior to this. Beaten 8l in a Ffos Las bumper but more than 100l in two starts over hurdles; off 412 days.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (300/1 -200%) Bettwyn	300 300/1(-200%)	(1) Bettwyn 300/1, Green when failing to beat a rival in a bumper 8 months ago and hard to imagine she'll feature switched to hurdling. 150-1, tailed-off last in bumper at Bangor (2m, good) last May.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (300/1 -200%) Mo Zola	300 300/1(-200%)	(10) Mo Zola 300/1, Won sole start in point bumpers but pulled up both goes over hurdles. Set for another struggle. Won a point bumper but soon lost touch this autumn in her hurdle races.

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Queshi Bridge benefited from stepping up in trip on her last couple of starts in Ireland, finishing second on each occasion, and she has to be of interest on her debut for Alastair Ralph, despite being off since August 2022. Both PHONE HOME (second) and Looking As You Are (third) received a timely boost following Brucio's success at the Dublin Racing Festival on Sunday, having chased home Stuart Crawford's mare at Catterick last month. The pair were closely matched on that occasion and the former is expected to uphold the form.

PHONE HOME chased home the promising Leopardstown handicap-winner Brucio at Catterick 4 weeks ago and has obvious claims on that showing. Looking As You Are was third on that occasion and won't be far away again, while Queshi Bridge is interesting starting out for Alastair Ralph back from a long absence.

Those in action over hurdles this term may be headed by LOOKING AS YOU ARE from By The Grace and Phone Home.

16:50 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (12/1 -33%) Moe's Legacy	12 12/1(-33%)	(7) Moe's Legacy 12/1, Respectable fourth of 10 at Wolverhampton (6.1f) on first start of the year but reared and lost all chance at the start at this C&D 16 days ago. Frame claims if proving more straightforward this time. Long way behind Fiddler's Elbow here last time, having blown the start.
2	6 2nd (6) (13/8 +68%) Zachary	1.625 13/8(+68%)	(6) Zachary 13/8, Latest win at Chelmsford City in November. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 8 in handicap (16/1) at Chelmsford City (5f) 17 days ago. Edging back down the weights but others are more persuasive on recent efforts. Not in top form but a revival is possible with Oisin Murphy up for first time.
3	3 3rd (3) (22/1 -144%) Salaamaat	22 22/1(-144%)	(3) Salaamaat 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Encouraging fourth at Lingfield on yard debut in November and wasn't seen to best effect when last of 7 in minor event at Lingfield (6f, AW) 23 days ago, forced very wide. More needed on handicap debut, however. Ran badly on latest start; not sure what to expect on handicap debut.
4	1 4th (1) (7/2 +13%) Himawari	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(1) Himawari 7/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 11/4, fourth of 8 in maiden at Newcastle (6f) 21 days ago, slowly away. Opening mark looks on stiff side but she could well step forward. Thrice-raced filly who looks open to progress in handicaps; one to consider.
5th	5 5th (5) (2/1 -23%) Fiddler's Elbow	2 2/1(-23%)	(5) Fiddler's Elbow 2/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 15/8, excellent second of 9 in handicap at this C&D 16 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Respected. Improved effort (runner-up) over C&D last month on handicap debut; respected.
6th	4 6th (4) (16/1 +52%) Edergole's Gift	16 16/1(+52%)	(4) Edergole's Gift 16/1, Eighth of 11 in nursery (66/1) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 74 days ago. Hard to fancy after a break. Still has something to prove on AW but this drop in class may help.

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Preference is for FIDDLER'S ELBOW. The son of Due Diligence stayed on into second over C&D having met trouble last time out, and the addition of first-time blinkers could eke out further improvement. Handicap debutant Himawari is most appealing of the remainder and is open to more improvement, while you can also make a good case for Nevzilla on her penultimate effort at Southwell.

FIDDLER'S ELBOW was well backed and much improved when second over C&D a fortnight ago and looks the way to go off the same mark now fitted with blinkers. Nevzilla is feared most ahead of Moe's Legacy.

Unexposed FIDDLER'S ELBOW is taken to build on his encouraging C&D effort and get off the mark. Himawari is second choice.

17:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Kempton Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (11/2 -57%) Newsreader	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(2) Newsreader 11/2, Strong at the finish when seeing off the reopposing Lessay by ½ length over C&D 32 days ago. Likely capable of better again but he is 5 lb worse off with Andrew Balding's charge this time. Got up late to collar Lessay over C&D last month; open to further progress.
2	1 2nd (1) (5/4 +50%) Lessay	1.25 5/4(+50%)	(1) Lessay 5/4, C&D debut winner in December and bettered that form when collared late on by Newsreader (who received 7 lb) back here. Capable of better again and bold show likely. Ties in with Newsreader on both C&D performances, caught near the finish latest.
3	12 3rd (12) (25/1 -213%) Spirit Of The Rose	25 25/1(-213%)	(12) Spirit Of The Rose 25/1, Showcasing filly. Half-sister to smart winner up to 8.6f Positive and useful 2-y-o 7f winner Karsavina. Dam, 1½m winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 1m Zonderland. Newcomer to note in the betting. Showcasing half-sister to two winners for her connections; respected newcomer.
4	8 4th (8) (14/1 -40%) Thunder Flow	14 14/1(-40%)	(8) Thunder Flow 14/1, Twice-raced maiden. Tongue strap on first time, fifth of 9 in maiden at this course (6f, 15/2) 32 days ago. Has had wind surgery. May well take another step forward with this longer trip worth exploring.
5th	3 5th (3) (5/1 -11%) Never Better	5 5/1(-11%)	(3) Never Better 5/1, €165,000 2-y-o by No Nay Never. Dam, 1½m winner, sister to high-class winner up to 1½m (including British/Irish Champion Stakes) Magical and Fillies' Mile/Lockinge Stakes winner Rhododendron. This newcomer makes obvious paper appeal. 165,000euros 2yo; by No Nay Never and from a very classy family; interesting.
6th	13 6th (13) (250/1 -150%) Stacey Racey	250 250/1(-150%)	(13) Stacey Racey 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. 300/1, last of 10 in novice at Lingfield (1m) 63 days ago. Down the field in both runs.
7th	7 7th (7) (150/1 -355%) Sold The Dream	150 150/1(-355%)	(7) Sold The Dream 150/1, More one for the longer term judged on his 2 efforts over C&D this winter. Down the field in a couple of C&D events.
8th	11 8th (11) (40/1 -344%) Miss Oxford	40 40/1(-344%)	(11) Miss Oxford 40/1, Twice-raced maiden. Modest form when fourth of 9 in maiden at Newcastle (7f) 22 days ago. In good hands but more will be needed. Both starts on Tapeta, better effort when fourth at Newcastle latest.
9th	5 9th (5) (66/1 -371%) Ormering Tide	66 66/1(-371%)	(5) Ormering Tide 66/1, €20,000 2-y-o by Bungle Inthejungle. Half-brother to several winners, including useful winner up to 1½m Speed Company and winner up to 1½m Magna Moralia. Dam 1¼m winner. Hollie Doyle up for debut. The betting should guide. 20,000euros 2yo; Bungle Inthejungle half-brother to four winners.
10th	6 10th (6) (80/1 -60%) Road To Wembley	80 80/1(-60%)	(6) Road To Wembley 80/1, Has shown ability but looks more one for handicaps. Hooded first time on his first outing since being gelded. Needs improvement for the gelding operation and first-time hood.
11th	4 11th (4) (11/4 +39%) Not Afraid	2.75 11/4(+39%)	(4) Not Afraid 11/4, Highly promising individual. 8/1, fifth of 12 in 6f course novice on debut 84 days ago, finishing well after a very slow start left him in rear. Open to significant progress. Showed promise here in November; withdrawn (upset in stalls) in December.
12th	10 12th (10) (250/1 -525%) Glad Hope	250 250/1(-525%)	(10) Glad Hope 250/1, Waldgeist filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including 6f-7f winner Angel Amadea and 7.6f winner Deacs Delight. Watching brief is the percentage call on debut. Waldgeist filly; yard isn't noted for debut scorers.
13th	9 13th (9) (300/1 -200%) Amarilla Girl	300 300/1(-200%)	(9) Amarilla Girl 300/1, Twice-raced maiden. 125/1 and blinkered first time, eighth of 9 in maiden at Chelmsford (7f) 25 days ago. Outsider. One to treat with caution judged on her Chelmsford efforts.

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Newsreader (winner) defeated LESSAY (second) over track and trip when receiving 7lb last month, but the latter gets a 5lb swing here and is fancied to reverse that form en route to further success. Newcomer Never Better cost 165,000 euros as a juvenile and, being distantly related to both Magical and Rhododendron, he can be expected to possess a fair level of ability. Others to note include Not Afraid and Spirit Of The Rose.

LESSAY meets Newsreader on 5 lb better terms than when beaten a ½ length by him over C&D last month and is taken to turn the tables. Well-bred newcomer Never Better could pose a big threat to that pair if the betting suggests he's fancied, while Ralph Beckett's Not Afraid has the potential to leave the form of his 6f course debut well behind.

Interesting newcomers SPIRIT OF THE ROSE and Never Better head the shortlist. Lessay and Newsreader bring the best form.

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

18:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (5/1 +17%) Ahlain	5 5/1(+17%)	(4) Ahlain 5/1, Left debut behind to win C&D novice in August. Possibly unsuited by heavy ground when well held in Goodwood Group 3 only 10 days later. Returns as an unexposed sort who could easily have more to offer. Unexposed filly who won over C&D on her second start; needs a close look on her return.
2	3 2nd (3) (9/1 -100%) Eminny	9 9/1(-100%)	(3) Eminny 9/1, Fairly useful dual 7f winner at 2. Well held in listed race final start but placed in handicaps prior to that. Been off for 96 days. Mixed form since her two turf wins last summer but she needs watching in market on return.
3	2 3rd (2) (2/1 +20%) Gunfighter	2 2/1(+20%)	(2) Gunfighter 2/1, Two wins from 6 runs last year, the latter success coming over 7f at Wolverhampton under Oisin Murphy. Creditable third of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (7f again) 24 days ago, running on. Dual winner who did well to go close in a tactical race at Lingfield last time; big player.
4	1 4th (1) (5/2 +0%) Neapolitan	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(1) Neapolitan 5/2, Course winner in October. 7/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 37 days ago. Respected back up in trip. Course winner who still has potential and is respected back up in trip.
5th	6 5th (6) (12/1 -167%) Cross The Tracks	12 12/1(-167%)	(6) Cross The Tracks 12/1, Winner at Yarmouth in September. Blinkered first time, unlucky not to finish closer when fourth of 11 in C&D handicap 16 days ago, hampered near finish. Expected to be bang there. Won at Yarmouth on debut in September but he's not gone on from that in five runs since.
6th	5 6th (5) (13/2 +46%) Rich Glory	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(5) Rich Glory 13/2, Lightly-raced winner. 20/1, below form fourteenth of 22 in sales race at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) in October. Off 123 days/gelded. Cheekpieces on first time for handicap and AW debut. Handicap newcomer but he has something to prove upped to 7f after a break; headgear on.

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Neapolitan ought to find this less taxing than the class 2 he contested at Newcastle last month and he enters calculations along with Gunfighter, who finished a close-up third at Lingfield 24 days ago. However, a chance can be taken on previous C&D winner AHLAIN, who returns from a 165-day absence having disappointed in the Prestige Stakes at Goodwood in August. An opening mark of 81 could prove to be lenient.

CROSS THE TRACKS probably would have finished second but for suffering late interference over C&D last month and might prove the answer to this 3-y-o handicap. Ahlain tasted C&D success as a juvenile and is very much unexposed now handicapping so she's a possible danger, particularly if the betting vibes are strong. Neapolitan may prove next best.

This looks a tight contest but dual winner GUNFIGHTER gets the vote ahead of Neapolitan and Ahlain.

18:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (22/1 -214%) Sudden Ambush	22 22/1(-214%)	(7) Sudden Ambush 22/1, Three wins from 9 runs last year. Not discredited when fourth of 8 in handicap at Newmarket (9f, good to firm, 9/2) when last seen in September. Needs to get back on the up as he makes his reappearance. Less exposed on AW than on turf; form figures in this sphere read 3312.
2	1 2nd (1) (6/4 +25%) Symbol Of Light	1.5 6/4(+25%)	(1) Symbol Of Light 6/4, Lightly raced for his age, winning 3 of first 4 starts for Charlie Appleby. Produced another good effort for current yard when second of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 7/2) 37 days ago. Major player. Lightly raced; very solid second (split subsequent winners) at Newcastle most recently.
3	6 3rd (6) (16/1 -45%) Rhythm N Rock	16 16/1(-45%)	(6) Rhythm N Rock 16/1, C&D winner. Shaped as if still in good form when fifth of 10 in handicap (12/1) at this C&D in October, unable to sustain effort. Still looking for his first handicap success as he returns from 3 months off. Some of his 2023 form is encouraging; heed the market signals on reappearance.
4	3 4th (3) (9/1 +0%) Dragon Icon	9 9/1(+0%)	(3) Dragon Icon 9/1, Course winner. After 8 months off and in first-time hood, run best excused when eleventh of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, 4/1) 18 days ago, left with lot to do. Worth another chance as he makes only his second handicap start. Remains open to further progress with Lingfield reappearance under his belt; interesting.
5th	2 5th (2) (7/2 +22%) Aratus	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(2) Aratus 7/2, Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2021 but placed on 3 of his last 4 starts, third of 8 in handicap (11/4) at this course (7f) a week ago. Can give another good account. Placed at Kempton in three of his last four races; should be thereabouts.
6th	4 6th (4) (7/2 +0%) Greatgadian	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(4) Greatgadian 7/2, Latest win at Newcastle in October. Did well in circumstances when third of 13 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 7/1) 29 days ago, keeping on well having been switched early in straight. Respected back up in trip. 4-12 on AW; close third over 7f last time; return to 1m looks ideal; possibilities.
7th	5 7th (5) (12/1 -85%) Top Secret	12 12/1(-85%)	(5) Top Secret 12/1, Three-time course winner, with latest success over C&D in December. Seemed unsuited by switch to front-running tactics when seventh of 8 in handicap (9/4) here 32 days ago. No surprise to see him get back on track. 3-6 at Kempton but needs to bounce back from a disappointing effort.

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SYMBOL OF LIGHT shaped very well behind a subsequent winner on his latest start over 1m at Newcastle, running on for second after enduring a luckless passage, and, off just 1lb higher, he should be hard to stop. Aratus arrives on the back of an admirable third over 7f here last week and he may prove to be the biggest danger to the selection off an unchanged mark. Top Secret is likely to be the one setting the early fractions out in front, but he needs to bounce back from a laboured effort over C&D last month.

SYMBOL OF LIGHT again ran well when second at Newcastle on New Year's Day (the winner and third both won on their next starts) and he looks ready to gain a first success since joining Julie Camacho. He can see off the challenge of Greatgadian, who isn't taken lightly in his current form, while Dragon Icon helps to give Roger Varian a strong hand in the race.

On the back of a rock-solid effort, SYMBOL OF LIGHT (nap) gets the vote. Aratus is second choice.

19:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 2) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (5/2 +50%) Stoic Syd	2.5 5/2(+50%)	(8) Stoic Syd 5/2, 2/1, career best when winning 8-runner minor event at Southwell (8.1f) 13 days ago, keeping on well. Worthy of consideration. Suited by the step up to 1m at Southwell two weeks ago; could well show further progress.
2	3 2nd (3) (3/1 +25%) Egoiste	3 3/1(+25%)	(3) Egoiste 3/1, Winner at Chelmsford City in September. 9/4, respectable second of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 9 days ago, stuck wider than ideal. Makes most appeal. Creditable second in both 2024 starts; major player if effective with usual hood removed.
3	2 3rd (2) (10/3 +0%) Heerathetrack	3.333333 10/3(+0%)	(2) Heerathetrack 10/3, 10/3, career best when winning 8-runner minor event at this course (7f) 11 days ago. In top form at present and likely to put up a bold showing in the hat-trick bid. Couple of 7f classified wins this year; return to 1m handicap is the question mark.
4	9 4th (9) (16/1 +20%) Marchetti	16 16/1(+20%)	(9) Marchetti 16/1, One win from 29 Flat runs. Winner here in December. 7/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap at this C&D 16 days ago. Others more persuasive. Record is only 1-29 and she is held by Egoiste on latest effort.
5th	5 5th (5) (5/1 +0%) Ballybaymoonshiner	5 5/1(+0%)	(5) Ballybaymoonshiner 5/1, Won 11-runner minor event at this course (7f, 9/2) 28 days ago, plenty in hand. Enters calculations for all that he's not certain to back up latest effort. Made all in 7f event here last month; consistent in the main and has form at 1m.
6th	1 6th (1) (33/1 -65%) Chourmo	33 33/1(-65%)	(1) Chourmo 33/1, Sixth of 9 in handicap (80/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 14 days ago. Others have achieved more. Maiden; shaped with some promise in the latest of his two runs for new yard.
7th	7 7th (7) (66/1 -450%) Queens Award	66 66/1(-450%)	(7) Queens Award 66/1, Seventh of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 13/2) 9 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Chance of winning depends on whether the new trip makes a difference.
8th	6 8th (6) (40/1 -150%) Rainbow Mirage	40 40/1(-150%)	(6) Rainbow Mirage 40/1, Course winner. Ninth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 66/1). Off 132 days. Cheekpieces back on. Others make more appeal. Largely unconvincing form for current stable; most wins over 6f.
9th	10 9th (10) (33/1 -230%) Martini Lodge	33 33/1(-230%)	(10) Martini Lodge 33/1, 11/1 and blinkered for 1st time, fourth of 6 in handicap at this course (7f) 16 days ago, not ideally placed. Not completely dismissed. Inconsistent maiden; not certain to build on latest effort.
10th	12 10th (12) (40/1 -186%) Three Dons	40 40/1(-186%)	(12) Three Dons 40/1, Remains a maiden after 26 Flat runs. Fourth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (50/1) 16 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Difficult ask. Hinted at a return to form last time but record is 0-26.
11th	11 11th (11) (66/1 -313%) He's Our Star	66 66/1(-313%)	(11) He's Our Star 66/1, Fifth of 10 in handicap (4/1) at this C&D 16 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Uphill task. Signs of a revival over C&D last month but still has poor strike-rate on AW.
12th	4 12th (4) (12/1 -33%) Hellavapace	12 12/1(-33%)	(4) Hellavapace 12/1, Two wins from 42 Flat runs. 7/2, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 22 days ago. Likely to be on the premises again. Placed in last three races; has form figures of 232 at Kempton; in the mix.

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Ballybaymoonshiner impressed when making all over 7f here last month in a classified stakes race, but he is not certain to back that effort up now switched to handicap company. With that in mind, preference is for the hat-trick seeking HEERATHETRACK, who was pushed out to score impressively over 7f most recently and could be up to scoring in handicap company on the evidence of that dominant display. Egoiste has hit the woodwork on his last two outings and looks to have solid claims again.

EGOISTE is in good order and wasn't seen to best effect when second at Wolverhampton last time, so he's worth chancing to get back to winning ways. The hat-trick seeking Heerathetrack is an obvious threat and Ballybaymoonshiner can take a hand if in the same form as when scoring here last month.

Being unexposed at this distance, STOIC SYD could well follow up his Southwell success. Ballybaymoonshiner is second choice.

19:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (28/1 -75%) Scramble	28 28/1(-75%)	(10) Scramble 28/1, Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. 12/1, fifth of 6 in handicap at this course (7f) 16 days ago, flattered by proximity. 19-race maiden who has finished down the field in her last four runs; opposable.
2	4 2nd (4) (5/2 +29%) Diamondsinthesand	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(4) Diamondsinthesand 5/2, One win from 25 Flat runs. Winner at Wolverhampton in November. 5/1, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 22 days ago, nearest finish. Has to be taken seriously. Close up behind three subsequent winners at Wolverhampton last time and he's in the mix.
3	3 3rd (3) (12/1 -71%) Ravenglass	12 12/1(-71%)	(3) Ravenglass 12/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 14/1) 26 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Should get competitive. Well held in last four runs and his tactical speed will be tested back at 6f; hood on.
4	7 4th (7) (17/2 -21%) May Remain	8.5 17/2(-21%)	(7) May Remain 17/2, Respectable third of 9 in handicap (11/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 9 days ago. Not discounted. Back to form with a good third behind an improver at Wolverhampton last week; respected.
5th	8 5th (8) (11/1 -230%) Hey Ho Let's Go	11 11/1(-230%)	(8) Hey Ho Let's Go 11/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 40/1, second of 9 in handicap at this course (5f) 21 days ago, well positioned. Worth chancing to go one better. Was only just caught here (5f) last time and is a key player if he can back that up.
6th	5 6th (5) (11/2 -10%) Astrophysics	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(5) Astrophysics 11/2, 14/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 12 days ago, running on. On an attractive mark and stable is going well. Veteran who is on a dangerous mark and has claims if he gets the breaks.
7th	1 7th (1) (13/2 +35%) Madame Fenella	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(1) Madame Fenella 13/2, C&D winner. 25/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 15 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Has fallen to a workable mark. On workable mark but she's been well held in both runs this winter and has tough draw here.
8th	2 8th (2) (7/1 +30%) Mellys Flyer	7 7/1(+30%)	(2) Mellys Flyer 7/1, C&D winner. 12/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 42 days ago, doing too much too soon. Has work to do. Mark has tumbled but he has form figures of 086899 for his current yard; others preferred.
9th	6 9th (6) (6/1 +25%) Katar	6 6/1(+25%)	(6) Katar 6/1, Remains a maiden after 25 Flat runs. Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 22/1) 14 days ago. Not taken lightly. Record of 0-24 but he's generally reliable and shouldn't be far away.

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

DIAMONDSINTHESAND fared best of those held up off the pace when finishing a running-on fourth over 6f at Wolverhampton on his latest outing and, eased 1lb, he can make a bold bid for the gold medal. Hey Ho Let's Go was only caught late on when attempting to make all over 5f here last time out and he can make a solid fist of things from the front once more, for all that he doesn't look to be crying out for this step up in trip. Scramble is capable and might reward each-way support dropping to 6f.

HEY HO LET'S GO is well treated and produced his best effort for a while when second here three weeks ago, so he can go one better in a race that lacks depth. Diamondsinthesand and Astrophysics both look feasible dangers.

The vote goes to DIAMONDSINTHESAND, who was an eyecatching fourth behind three subsequent winners at Wolverhampton last time.

20:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (6/4 +50%) Capstan	1.5 6/4(+50%)	(1) Capstan 6/4, Justified market support with headgear discarded when winning 9-runner handicap (4/1) at Lingfield (12f, AW) 34 days ago, drawing clear 1f and ridden out. Respected from 4 lb higher mark with Tom Marquand booked. Justified market support in similar event at Lingfield last month; may build on that win.
2	10 2nd (10) (11/2 +27%) Trusty Scout	5.5 11/2(+27%)	(10) Trusty Scout 11/2, Latest win here (12f) in November. Remained in good form since, second of 11 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 8 days ago, running on. Can get involved again. Placed in most starts since scoring here in November; in the mix.
3	2 3rd (2) (7/2 +0%) Nivelle's Magic	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(2) Nivelle's Magic 7/2, Found some improvement partnered with this rider during second half of last year, making it 3 wins from last 4 starts when taking 12-runner handicap at Lingfield (12f) in November. Worth considering again back from 98 days off. Has a record of 3431141 since upped to middle distances; returns from a break.
4	4 4th (4) (7/1 -75%) Fast Affair	7 7/1(-75%)	(4) Fast Affair 7/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in October. 3/1, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap back at that venue (9.5f) 19 days ago, pushed along 2f out and keeping on. Slightly longer trip may eke out a little more improvement. Sound record at 1m-1m2f since wearing cheekpieces; now upped in distance.
5th	7 5th (7) (10/1 -67%) Star Of Epsom	10 10/1(-67%)	(7) Star Of Epsom 10/1, Three wins from 13 runs last year. Latest win at Lingfield in December. 9/1, creditable second of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW) 38 days ago, keeping on. Respected again in present groove. Place possibilities provided her Lingfield form is transferred back to Kempton.
6th	3 6th (3) (20/1 -67%) Truth Will Out	20 20/1(-67%)	(3) Truth Will Out 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 23 days ago. Remains early days but he does need to step up on that to figure here. May show improvement with Lingfield reappearance under his belt.
7th	9 7th (9) (11/1 -10%) Drill To Dream	11 11/1(-10%)	(9) Drill To Dream 11/1, Maiden who ran best race for this yard when second of 10 in a C&D handicap last winter. Absent since finishing tenth of 12 in handicap at Southwell 12 months ago however, and betting may prove a useful guide now. Ran well over C&D in 2022 but has been absent for over a year.
8th	8 8th (8) (80/1 -300%) Anticipating	80 80/1(-300%)	(8) Anticipating 80/1, 40/1, first run since leaving David Menuisier when seventh of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 18 days ago, slowly away and always behind. Still, not one to give up on just yet at a low level. Maiden who still has something to prove on AW; second run for new yard.
9th	5 9th (5) (22/1 -10%) Zambezi Magic	22 22/1(-10%)	(5) Zambezi Magic 22/1, 20/1, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 18 days ago, driven over 2f out and plugging on. May be vulnerable to a couple here. 0-7 on AW but shaped with some promise the last twice; on a reduced mark.
10th	11 10th (11) (50/1 -213%) Canal Rocks	50 50/1(-213%)	(11) Canal Rocks 50/1, One win from 24 Flat runs. Fifteen runs since last win in 2019. Below form tenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (16f, good to soft, 6/1). Off 15 months and passed over on this return to the Flat. Sole Flat win came in 2019; absent since 2022; others preferred.
11th	6 11th (6) (80/1 -142%) Bloom Of Greece	80 80/1(-142%)	(6) Bloom Of Greece 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 66/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW) 46 days ago. Has work to do. Lacks solid form and is best watched unless the betting suggests otherwise.

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

NIVELLE'S MAGIC arrives in excellent form having won three of her last four starts and it would be no surprise if the mare has more to offer on her first outing of the year. Star Of Epsom brings a consistent level of form to the table and has to enter calculations running off the same mark as her second at Lingfield on New Year's Eve. Trusty Scout, Fast Affair and Capstan appeal most of the remainder.

NIVELLE'S MAGIC found some improvement to make it 3 wins from her last 4 starts on turf/AW during the second half of last year and with her attitude an asset, she's fancied to make her presence felt again back from 3 months off. Capstan, who justified support to score at Lingfield recently, is worth considering. Fast Affair and Trusty Scout complete the shortlist in the finale.

With headgear again missing, CAPSTAN may well build on his Lingfield win and follow up. Nivelle's Magic is feared most.

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

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