1 Thursday 15th February 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Thursday 15th February 2024

There were 33 Races on Thursday 15th February 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 6 races at Southwell, 7 races at Sandown, 6 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Clonmel, 7 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Thursday 15th February 2024

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

13:10 Clonmel Maiden Hurdle 19f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	14 1st (14) (7/1 +83%) The Lord Maid	7 7/1(+83%)	(14) The Lord Maid 7/1, Twice-raced maiden. Third of 12 in bumper at Punchestown (16.2f, soft, 66/1) 31 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Makes hurdles debut. Third in a mares bumper at Punchestown last month; more needed on her hurdles debut.
2	8 2nd (8) (12/1 +33%) Lep Around	12 12/1(+33%)	(8) Lep Around 12/1, Promising individual. Hooded, second of 10 in novice hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy, 11/1) on NH debut 16 days ago. Likely to improve and she's one to consider. Limerick runner-up; much more needed here but she should improve for that debut effort.
3	2 3rd (2) (3/1 +40%) Gaillimh A Run	3 3/1(+40%)	(2) Gaillimh A Run 3/1, Fairly useful 2m bumper winner. Fifth of 17 in novice hurdle at Naas (16f, soft, 13/2) on hurdles bow 63 days ago. Should improve. Did not run badly on her hurdles debut at Naas in December after eight months off; player.
4	7 4th (7) (7/2 +53%) Kiltealy Park	3.5 7/2(+53%)	(7) Kiltealy Park 7/2, Promising type. Third of 11 in novice hurdle (12/1) at Punchestown (20.2f, soft) on NH debut 31 days ago. Not taken lightly with improvement anticipated. Probably more to come from her but the drop back in trip is not an obvious plus.
5th	3 5th (3) (80/1 -21%) Molly Hall	80 80/1(-21%)	(3) Molly Hall 80/1, Modest Flat winner. Thrice-raced maiden under Rules. 80/1, eighth of 11 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (20f, heavy) 17 days ago. Two runs over hurdles and has been let down by her jumping both times; others preferred.
6th	10 6th (10) (200/1 -60%) Mrs Millionaire	200 200/1(-60%)	(10) Mrs Millionaire 200/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tenth of 11 in novice hurdle (250/1) at Naas (18.5f, soft) 18 days ago. Beaten out of sight in three maiden hurdles; safe to look elsewhere.
7th	11 7th (11) (150/1 -582%) Noriska De La Mare	150 150/1(-582%)	(11) Noriska De La Mare 150/1, 14/1, eighth of 10 in novice hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) on hurdles bow 16 days ago. Well beaten on her hurdles debut at Limerick last month and no obvious chance on that form.
8th	6 8th (6) (13/2 +19%) Joya Del Mar	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(6) Joya Del Mar 13/2, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. 9/4, bit below form third of 14 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (18.2f, soft) 33 days ago. Has good chance on form. Respected here but shapes like a proper staying type and might just fall short.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (2/1 +33%) Pallas Athene	2 2/1(+33%)	(12) Pallas Athene 2/1, Promising sort. 7/4, fourth of 11 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (20.2f, soft) 31 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Slight drop back in trip could well suit although more is needed in a better race.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (25/1 +11%) Ixigreczed	25 25/1(+11%)	(5) Ixigreczed 25/1, Twice-raced maiden under Rules. Third of 10 in novice hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy, 50/1) on hurdles bow 16 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Faded into third after several jumping errors at Limerick; this looks a tough ask.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (66/1 -136%) Chatterbox	66 66/1(-136%)	(4) Chatterbox 66/1, Fair maiden on the Flat. Twice-raced maiden in this sphere. 17/2 and hooded for 1st time, fell in novice hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) 16 days ago (looked held in fourth place at the time of his departure). Would have been placed but for a last flight fall at Limerick last month; more needed here.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (150/1 +40%) Mountrivers Lass	150 150/1(+40%)	(9) Mountrivers Lass 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. 150/1, eleventh of 12 in bumper at Punchestown (16.2f, soft) 31 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Well beaten in two bumpers and makes no appeal in this company on her hurdles debut.
13	13 \|PU\| (13) (200/1 +60%) Princess Fiadh	200 200/1(+60%)	(13) Princess Fiadh 200/1, Twice-raced maiden under Rules. 200/1, seventh of 10 in novice hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) on hurdles bow 16 days ago. Beaten a total of 220 lengths in a bumper and a maiden hurdle; makes no appeal.

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CUTA DES AS gets the vote on her hurdling debut. The daughter of It's Gino was a bumper winner last season and ended that campaign with a fine effort to finish third in Grade 3 company at Fairyhouse. She already has jumping experience, having won a point-to-point, and this looks like a nice place to start off over timber. Kiltealy Park and Pallas Athene were third and fourth in a tight finish behind Annalecka at Punchestown a month ago. The former finished off really strongly then and is fancied to confirm placings. That was her track debut and she may have scope for a bit more improvement.

PALLAS ATHENE was just behind the re-opposing Kiltealy Park when fourth at Punchestown last month but the result may have been different had Gordon Elliott's charge met the final flight on a better stride. She is taken to reverse the placings with that rival and emerge on top here. That said, Kiltealy Park is entitled to build on that Rules debut effort and she is feared, along with the Willie Mullins-trained hurdling debutante Cuta Des As, Joya Del Mar and Lep Around.

A good standard is set on her bumper form by CUTA DES AS and she can overcome a 10 month absence on her hurdles debut

13:10 Clonmel Maiden Hurdle 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:20 Sandown Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (7/2 +75%) Kamaxos	3.5 7/2(+75%)	(4) Kamaxos 7/2, Some solid efforts in handicaps prior to making the most of a good opportunity back in maiden company at Market Rasen (20.5f, good) in March 2022. Ran well back in a 0-145 handicap on final start that season when last seen and good claims from his reduced mark if retaining most of his ability. Big shout on most form two seasons back but he has not been seen for 663 days.
2	6 2nd (6) (14/1 -115%) Pozo Emery	14 14/1(-115%)	(6) Pozo Emery 14/1, Promising novice hurdler for Paul Nicholls in 2021. Pulled up in 2 chase starts for new yard since returning from a long absence but proved he retains some ability in a first-time visor and tongue strap dropped in grade/returned to hurdling when third in a claimer at Leicester 15 days ago. Off 993 days before this term, with new yard; his third of five last time was in a claimer.
3	5 3rd (5) (15/2 -88%) Douglas Dc	7.5 15/2(-88%)	(5) Douglas Dc 15/2, A fairly useful hurdler in Ireland for Gordon Elliott who shaped well on his yard debut when fourth in a handicap at Ascot (15.7f) in December. Beat only one home at Kempton next time but shaped as if straight back in form when no match for a subsequent winner over C&D last month. 1-24; this season's efforts for new yard were his best for a while.
4	3 4th (3) (17/2 -89%) Sizing Pottsie	8.5 17/2(-89%)	(3) Sizing Pottsie 17/2, Smart chaser for Jessica Harrington in 2021/22 and, on his first run following another breathing op, he hit the crossbar in a 2m Uttoxeter handicap (heavy) in November. That form hasn't worked out, though, and he's run poorly on both subsequent starts. Enough to prove. Close second on heavy ground in November; one place behind Made For You on latest start.
5th	2 5th (2) (12/1 -260%) Made For You	12 12/1(-260%)	(2) Made For You 12/1, Fairly useful handicap hurdler who's back down to his last winning mark and ran respectably when third in 6-runner handicap at Leicester (15.5f, heavy) on his most recent outing. Should give another good account. No win since December 2022; respectable third both starts this term, latest on heavy.
6th	1 6th (1) (15/2 -88%) Word Has It	7.5 15/2(-88%)	(1) Word Has It 15/2, Came out on top after 7 months off to land weak Fontwell handicap in November and essentially had no excuses from a 1 lb higher mark when fourth a Warwick subsequently. 3-13 over hurdles and largely reliable, with no ground worries.
7th	7 7th (7) (11/8 +72%) Celtic Ned	1.375 11/8(+72%)	(7) Celtic Ned 11/8, Improved again but was somewhat flattered by his proximity to the winner when runner-up in a 2m Lingfield novice in late November. Ran to a similar level on handicap debut there just under 2 weeks later and found a late error costing him valuable momentum here on most recent outing. Can go well. Looked stretched by 2m4f here; lot more lightly raced and less exposed than today's rivals.

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Kamaxos showed a fair level of ability when last seen in 2022 and, off what looks to be a workable mark, Roger Teal's charge warrants respect on his return. That said, preference is for WORD HAS IT, who arrives on the back of a creditable fourth over 2m at Warwick and eased 2lb, he gets the tentative nod. Made For You represents a trainer firmly on the hot list and he too warrants serious consideration.

A late error cost CELTIC NED valuable momentum into a quickening pace here on his most recent outing, so he's well worth another chance in what looks an ordinary race for the grade given his previous promise. Kamaxos has been absence since April 2022, but has form in stronger company, including at this track, and could have a say from his reduced mark if retaining most of his ability. Made For You is next best.

The drop back in trip could spark improvement from CELTIC NED, who made a move from off the pace before two out in a 2m4f race here.

13:20 Sandown Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:40 Newcastle Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (10/3 +26%) Emily's Choice	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(2) Emily's Choice 10/3, Kalanisi mare. Half-sister to fair hurdler Clody Flyer. Dam (c86), maiden chaser, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stays 25f) Wishing And Hoping. Successful on last of 7 starts in Irish points (Oct 2023). Shortlisted. Joined Donald McCain after soft-ground Irish point win in October; rules debut today.
2	5 2nd (5) (5/6 -34%) Spit Spot	0.833333 5/6(-34%)	(5) Spit Spot 5/6, Fair staying performer on the level for James Fanshawe. Acquired by new connections for 9,000 gns in October and stepped up on her first effort over hurdles when runner-up at Wetherby (16f, heavy) 33 days ago. Tongue tie on and every chance she can go one better. Fair Flat-racer; battled on gamely for second in soft-ground hurdle last month.
3	6 3rd (6) (11/1 +31%) Touch Of A Dragon	11 11/1(+31%)	(6) Touch Of A Dragon 11/1, Showed modest form when third on her first 2 starts in bumpers without looking blessed with a lot of speed and it was a similar story on her hurdling debut (hooded) when down the field at Sedgefield (16.8f, good to soft) 4 months ago. Considerable step forward required. Placed in two bumpers last season; not disgraced on hurdle debut; ground a worry here.
4	7 4th (7) (10/3 -21%) Vanilla Dancer	3.333333 10/3(-21%)	(7) Vanilla Dancer 10/3, Showed ability at long odds at Sedgefield on debut in October and built on that effort to get off the mark there in November. Found out under a penalty at same track on Boxing Day, but no surprise should she have a say now hurdling. Soft-ground Sedgefield bumper winner; ought to make her presence felt on hurdling debut.
5th	8 5th (8) (125/1 +38%) Western Glen	125 125/1(+38%)	(8) Western Glen 125/1, Well held in 2 bumpers and tailed-off last on both hurdles starts. Impossible to fancy. A well-beaten outsider in both bumpers and on both hurdling starts.
6th	4 6th (4) (33/1 +34%) Princess Of Mercia	33 33/1(+34%)	(4) Princess Of Mercia 33/1, Hinted at ability despite beaten a long way when third of 5 in a mares' novice hurdle at Hexham (16.2f) on debut but well down the field over C&D (16.9f) 40 days ago. Lots more is required. Soundly beaten on both hurdling starts; stable's other one has much more obvious chance.
7th	1 7th (1) (16/1 +36%) Audreys Pride	16 16/1(+36%)	(1) Audreys Pride 16/1, Kayf Tara mare. Closely related to 2 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Victor Hewgo. Dam dual bumper winner. From a good jumping family but best watched on belated debut.
8th	9 8th (9) (40/1 -21%) Lillistar	40 40/1(-21%)	(9) Lillistar 40/1, Fair maiden on Flat (stays 1¼m) for Harry & Roger Charlton but sold pretty cheaply and made a discouraging debut in this sphere returning from 4 months off when tailed off at Wetherby (16f, heavy) 3 weeks ago. Placed on the Flat last year but floundered on soft ground over hurdles last month.
9th	3 9th (3) (200/1 -100%) Naughty Nancie	200 200/1(-100%)	(3) Naughty Nancie 200/1, Bahri filly. Dam winning pointer. Sent off at 50/1 and went with no promise on bumper debut at Sedgefield (16.8f) in March 2019. Can only be watched making her hurdling debut after almost 5 years off the track. Beaten about 58l when 50-1 for Sedgefield bumper in March 2019 and not seen again since.

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SPIT SPOT has shown promise since switching codes and on the back of a respectable second-placed finish at Wetherby last month, the Lucinda Russell-trained mare is presented with a decent opportunity to go one better, with a first-time tongue-tie a potential prompt for improvement. Sedgefield bumper scorer Vanilla Dancer in an appealing option on her hurdles debut, while point-to-point winner Emily's Choice can also figure if the trip doesn't catch her out.

This can go to SPIT SPOT, who showed more like her Flat form with her hurdling debut under her belt when runner-up at Wetherby last month and with a first-time tongue tie applied, Lucinda Russell's mare may well prove difficult to stop. Bumper winner Vanilla Dancer heads up the dangers, with Emily's Choice (who took 7 attempts to get off the mark in Irish points) also considered.

Fair Flat stayer SPIT SPOT saw her race out very well when second in a soft-ground hurdle at Wetherby last month.

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

13:45 Clonmel Maiden Hurdle 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
12	12 (12) (100/1 -52%) Heidi's Frontiere	100 100/1(-52%)	(12) Heidi's Frontiere 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 8 in bumper at Cork (16f, heavy, 12/1) 40 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Others preferred here but should be worth watching for future reference.
1	10 1st (10) (8/13 +55%) Undeniable Alibi	0.615385 8/13(+55%)	(10) Undeniable Alibi 8/13, Promising type. Third of 11 in maiden at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy, 16/5) on hurdles bow 19 days ago. Likely to improve and leading claims. Highly regarded and could be capable of a lot better especially with improved jumping.
2	11 2nd (11) (7/2 +83%) Whatsyourproblem	3.5 7/2(+83%)	(11) Whatsyourproblem 7/2, Well Chosen gelding. Brother to 2¼m bumper winner Chosen Witness. Dam (b87) bumper winner. One to note in the betting on debut. Best watched but could well be capable of a good run on debut.
3	9 3rd (9) (6/1 +70%) Stickman	6 6/1(+70%)	(9) Stickman 6/1, Maiden pointer. Showed ability in a maiden hurdle and bumper in the autumn but probably won't be of real interest until handicapping. Improved effort in a Thurles bumper in November when last seen; cheekpieces tried here.
4	3 4th (3) (10/1 +38%) Interieur Cuir	10 10/1(+38%)	(3) Interieur Cuir 10/1, Twice-raced maiden. 22/1, fifth of 15 in maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) 22 days ago. In good hands but probably more one for handicaps after this. Soundly beaten in two maiden hurdles; needs this for a handicap mark.
5th	13 5th (13) (125/1 -25%) Tenacious Tess	125 125/1(-25%)	(13) Tenacious Tess 125/1, Once-raced maiden. Tenth of 16 in juvenile hurdle at Killarney (17f, good to soft, 200/1) on NH debut. Off 9 months. Didn't jump well when 200-1 for her debut at Killarney in May; off 277 days.
6th	8 6th (8) (125/1 -25%) Spavango	125 125/1(-25%)	(8) Spavango 125/1, Twice-raced maiden. 250/1, seventh of 14 in novice hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) 16 days ago. Soundly beaten in two maiden hurdles and unlikely to be a factor here.
7th	5 7th (5) (18/1 +64%) King Of Cong	18 18/1(+64%)	(5) King Of Cong 18/1, Twice-raced maiden. Ninth of 14 in novice hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy, 66/1) 16 days ago. Looks the stable second string here and qualifies for a mark after this.
8th	4 8th (4) (50/1 +50%) John Coffey	50 50/1(+50%)	(4) John Coffey 50/1, Watar gelding. Dam runner-up in point. A watching brief is advised on debut. Stoutly bred newcomer likely to improve for whatever he does here.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (18/1 +28%) Beechfield	18 18/1(+28%)	(1) Beechfield 18/1, Won sole start in points (Apr 2023). The betting should help guide to expectations now hurdling. Winner of his sole point at Dromahane in April; likely to need further and best watched.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (100/1 -203%) Imperial Chief	100 100/1(-203%)	(2) Imperial Chief 100/1, Arcadio gelding. Half-brother to a point winner. Dam, point winner, half-sister to Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Imperial Commander. Third in sole point in December 2022. Off 14 months ahead of this switch to hurdles. Not seen since third in a point-to-point 14 months ago; best watched.

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MAROTO ran a nice race on his belated debut at Fairyhouse just over three weeks ago and is entitled to improve for the experience. The Sholokhov gelding looked set to finish fifth before a mistake at the last and a stumble soon after saw him eased up on the run-in. That was in a decent enough heat won by stablemate O'Moore Park. Undeniable Alibi looks the obvious danger having been third in a stronger maiden hurdle, won by Western Diego, at Fairyhouse 19 days ago. Milo Lises, stablemate of the selection, was disappointing at Limerick last time but is capable of better and can't be discounted.

UNDENIABLE ALIBI is taken to build on his Fairyhouse third last month and strike at the second time of asking over hurdles. The main threat will likely come from Willie Mullins pair Maroto and Milo Lises unless the betting vibes are strong surrounding John Queally newcomer Whatsyourproblem.

The one to beat should be MAROTO, who was too keen and did not jump well on debut. He should improve hugely for that experience

13:45 Clonmel Maiden Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:55 Sandown Handicap Chase (Class 3) 15f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (4/6 +78%) Etalon	0.666667 4/6(+78%)	(6) Etalon 4/6, Hurdles winner who looked potentially smart as he made a winning return/chase debut at Newbury (16.4f) in December. Made little fuss following up in a match at Warwick last month, jumping boldly and going clear quickly. Big player in hat-trick bid. Acts on heavy; 2-2 chasing; his mark may well be lenient and he has stacks of potential.
2	1 2nd (1) (9/1 -80%) Gunsight Ridge	9 9/1(-80%)	(1) Gunsight Ridge 9/1, C&D winner who was successful on return last season and quite possible he'd of given of the winner something to think about back from 14 months off at Wetherby (15f) in January, falling 4 out. Fairly low mileage for a 9-y-o and no surprise to see him thereabouts. He was off 406 days but disputing the lead when he fell four out at Wetherby last month.
3	4 3rd (4) (9/1 -64%) Hardy Du Seuil	9 9/1(-64%)	(4) Hardy Du Seuil 9/1, Dual winner over fences during 2021/22 season and enjoyed a good spell campaigned over hurdles last term, successful here 13 months ago and signing off with pair of runners-up efforts in the spring. Possible this first start for 9 months will be needed back over larger obstacles. In good form over hurdles last spring; not seen since but has to be given a close look.
4	7 4th (7) (28/1 -180%) The Last Day	28 28/1(-180%)	(7) The Last Day 28/1, Sparingly campaigned veteran who fell on return at Ascot and, despite early mistakes, ran well to finish second at Wetherby (15f) 33 days ago. Mark has eased a little more and he's one to monitor, particularly with spring festivals in mind. Aintree brings out the best in him and he was below form on his only start at Sandown.
5th	3 5th (3) (22/1 -214%) Le Ligerien	22 22/1(-214%)	(3) Le Ligerien 22/1, Built up an impressive strike rate for present yard, adding small-field C&D veterans' chase to his tally at Kempton in November. Placed both subsequent starts, latterly chasing home a progressive youngster back at Kempton, and should give another good account. With this yard over the last year, clocking up a very solid record for them; not far away.
6th	2 6th (2) (8/1 +20%) Xcitations	8 8/1(+20%)	(2) Xcitations 8/1, Returned to something like his best with a run under his belt when scoring over C&D in November (now 2-2 here). Mixed bag in trio of starts subsequently but his mark is beginning to steadily ease at least as a result. 2-2 at Sandown, latest in November; ran respectably in a warm race on latest; considered.
7th	5 7th (5) (11/1 +0%) Red Rookie	11 11/1(+0%)	(5) Red Rookie 11/1, Returned to pick of his chase form to land final start of last term at Warwick (16.2f, heavy) in March. However, yet to truly fire this season, finishing last of those to complete in a C&D handicap 12 days ago. 3rd of five in first-time cheekpieces over C&D 12 days ago, easily his best show this term.
8th	8 8th (8) (18/1 -200%) Fast Buck	18 18/1(-200%)	(8) Fast Buck 18/1, Belatedly doubled his tally over fences when landing a small-field Wincanton handicap (15.7f, heavy) from the front last month. Remains feasibly treated nudged up 2 lb. Surged back near his best to win a four-runner race at Wincanton (2m, heavy); back up 2lb.
9th	10 9th (10) (22/1 -57%) Not Available	22 22/1(-57%)	(10) Not Available 22/1, Hit the target 3 times at around 2m last term but his attitude has appeared to hold him back over both sets of obstacles in recent months, again racing indolently when third of 6 in handicap chase at Newbury (16.4f) 23 days ago. Visor replaces blinkers now. Looks tricky ride nowadays; latest start was his best show this season but he needs better.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (33/1 -230%) Man Again	33 33/1(-230%)	(9) Man Again 33/1, Winning hurdler who displayed fairly useful form over fences in France, landing minor events at Beaupreau and Moulins, and claimer at Auteuil (17.4f) in November 2022. Absent since but underfoot conditions will hold no fears on yard debut and the betting should guide. 3-5 over French fences, last seen with a heavy-ground win in November 2022; one to note.

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ETALON has made a perfect start to life over fences, notching up two ready victories, and he can make a bold bid to bring up the hat-trick off a 4lb higher mark than his latest Warwick win. Hardy Du Seuil has been running over hurdles on his most recent outings, but he has demonstrated an aptitude for jumping fences in the past and is respected on his return to the larger obstacles. Gunsight Ridge came to grief four from home at Wetherby most recently, but Olly Murphy's gelding has the ability to get involved if his jumping holds up and he can fill the frame.

ETALON has been quick to mark himself down as a potentially smart novice with back-to-back victories over fences upon returning to action this winter and Dan Skelton's charge is fancied to defy another small rise in the weights and complete the hat-trick. Gunsight Ridge was firmly in the mix when falling 4 out at Wetherby in January and he's a danger. Xcitations, who is 2-2 over this C&D, and Fast Buck complete the shortlist.

The highly promising ETALON (nap) has to be the selection, seeking to make it three out of three over fences.

13:55 Sandown Handicap Chase (Class 3) 15f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:02 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (12/1 -20%) Reel Prospect	12 12/1(-20%)	(1) Reel Prospect 12/1, Winner at Newcastle in October. 20/1, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap back at that venue (1m) 11 days ago, keeping on well final 1f. Not discounted eased 1 lb ahead of this. Behind Sycamore last time when was doing all his work late after starting slowly.
1	5 1st (5) (14/1 -75%) Al Suil Eile	14 14/1(-75%)	(5) Al Suil Eile 14/1, 5-time course winner. Won 9-runner handicap at this C&D (22/1) 16 days ago, edging ahead final 50 yds. Should give another good account. Goes well here and was given a well-judged ride to lead late on over C&D last month.
2	4 2nd (4) (11/2 +45%) Devasboy	5.5 11/2(+45%)	(4) Devasboy 11/2, Twenty two runs since last win in 2022. Good fifth of 10 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 10/1) 10 days ago. Others more persuasive. Close up behind Sycamore at Newcastle before not running too badly here ten days ago.
3	11 3rd (11) (9/1 -200%) Big Narstie	9 9/1(-200%)	(11) Big Narstie 9/1, Course winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. 7/4, creditable second of 8 in minor event at this C&D 21 days ago, every chance 1f out and keeping on. Entitled to be thereabouts again. Form figures of 212 since the blinkers were added and has form around here.
4	2 4th (2) (13/2 +0%) Sycamore	6.5 13/2(+0%)	(2) Sycamore 13/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Newcastle in January. Creditable second of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 11/1) 11 days ago. Not taken lightly. Recent Newcastle winner and second to a comfortable winner back there 11 days ago.
5th	3 5th (3) (15/8 +62%) Love Your Work	1.875 15/8(+62%)	(3) Love Your Work 15/8, 5-time C&D winner who again found the test wholly inadequate when fifth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 9 days ago. Made encouraging late headway then and he's one to be very interested in returned to this much more suitable trip. Stays 1m2f so it was a good run to be only 2l away over 5f last time.
6th	6 6th (6) (8/1 -100%) Intoxicata	8 8/1(-100%)	(6) Intoxicata 8/1, Three wins from 16 runs last year. Latest win at Newcastle in January. Creditable third of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 10/1) 17 days ago. Return to class 6 company rates a plus now. Consistent in Class 6 h'caps and ran well to be only 3l away in a Class 5 at Wolverhampton.
7th	9 7th (9) (200/1 -150%) Mickey Mongoose	200 200/1(-150%)	(9) Mickey Mongoose 200/1, Last of 11 in handicap (150/1) at this course (11.1f) 56 days ago. Back down in trip now but hard to warm to despite easing mark. Has shown no worthwhile form since leaving the Johnstons for 6,000gns.
8th	10 8th (10) (5/1 +69%) Locked N' Loaded	5 5/1(+69%)	(10) Locked N' Loaded 5/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. Seventh of 10 in handicap (12/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 9 days ago, weakening home turn. However, not one to completely write off and worth noting if the market speaks in his favour. Ex-French; best runs for this yard have been here but not in great form the last twice.
9th	8 9th (8) (11/1 -22%) Give A Little Back	11 11/1(-22%)	(8) Give A Little Back 11/1, One win from 24 Flat runs. 7/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, creditable third of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 6 days ago, switched last ½f and keeping on. Needs to build on that now. Best run yet for current connections when beaten a length in this new headgear combination.

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

Not beaten far over C&D last time out, where hanging left may have cost him in the final furlong, the in-form BIG NARSTIE can bounce back to winning ways on this occasion, with Luke Morris taking over in the saddle. A narrow winner at Newcastle over this distance on her penultimate outing, Intoxicata is a key threat, along with Sycamore, who remains on a workable mark.

LOVE YOUR WORK has fallen a long way in the weights and signalled he's ready to strike when finishing off strongly over an inadequate trip at Wolverhampton 9 days ago and this 5-time C&D winner could well be the way to go. Al Suile Eile and Big Narstie head up the dangers along with Sycamore.

Sycamore is solid in his current run of form but INTOXICATA gets the nod after holding her own in a Class 5 last time.

14:02 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:15 Newcastle Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f - 2 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (4/11 +37%) Giovinco		0.363636 4/11(+37%)																															(1) Giovinco 4/11 Smart chaser who can collect this prize before a possible Grade 1 tilt at Cheltenham.
2	4 2nd (4) (9/4 +89%) Choosethenews		2.25 9/4(+89%)																															(4) Choosethenews 9/4 Point winner; promising novice hurdler last season; 7lb wrong for this chasing debut.

LTO Selection:hiden content,

The star turn on today's card is GIOVINCO, who went down fighting when second in a Grade 2 novice chase at Sandown two starts ago.

14:15 Newcastle Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:20 Clonmel Maiden Hurdle 24f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (5/4 +44%) Search For Glory	1.25 5/4(+44%)	(1) Search For Glory 5/4 Won similar Cork contest in similar conditions; tough task conceding weight.
2	2 2nd (2) (8/11 +27%) Harvard Guy	0.727273 8/11(+27%)	(2) Harvard Guy 8/11 Thriving in 2m4f handicaps; longer trip could bring more improvement.
3	4 3rd (4) (12/1 +64%) Sarah Beara	12 12/1(+64%)	(4) Sarah Beara 12/1 Useful mare stays well but very much up against it here as she seeks black type.

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

Impressive in handicaps, HARVARD GUY can make the transition to Graded novice company over a trip which should suit

14:20 Clonmel Maiden Hurdle 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:30 Sandown Novices Hurdle (Class 1) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (11/1 -22%) Springtime Promise	11 11/1(-22%)	(7) Springtime Promise 11/1 2-2 in 2m4f novice hurdles for new yard; more needed but she is going the right way.
2	2 2nd (2) (2/1 +56%) Cherie D'am	2 2/1(+56%)	(2) Cherie D'am 2/1 Aintree win (2m4f) last time makes her narrowly the form pick; improved form every time.
3	6 3rd (6) (6/1 -100%) Smiling Getaway	6 6/1(-100%)	(6) Smiling Getaway 6/1 Novice-hurdle wins on soft at Ludlow (2m5f) and Warwick (2m3f) and the latter was by 8l.
4	1 4th (1) (9/2 -64%) Aston Martini	4.5 9/2(-64%)	(1) Aston Martini 9/2 Two easy wins before she added a novice at Lingfield (2m, soft) last month by a nose.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (6/1 +8%) Either Or	6 6/1(+8%)	(3) Either Or 6/1 In charge all the way up the straight on hurdling debut at Warwick (2m3f, soft) latest.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (10/3 +17%) Little Miss Dante	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(5) Little Miss Dante 10/3 Winning sequence ended last time but that was in a Listed event and another good effort.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (40/1 -43%) Jeune Belle	40 40/1(-43%)	(4) Jeune Belle 40/1 2nd in a Listed bumper (soft) before easily winning hurdling debut; bled from nose latest.

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

This is a line-up full of promise, with not much between most of them on form, but slight preference is for SMILING GETAWAY.

14:30 Sandown Novices Hurdle (Class 1) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:37 Southwell Maiden (Class 5) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (13/2 -30%) La Fleur Petrus	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(2) La Fleur Petrus 13/2 Bit to prove but a hood could help her settle better and she's a key player on debut form.
2	5 2nd (5) (80/1 -142%) Pentacle	80 80/1(-142%)	(5) Pentacle 80/1 40-1 for her Lingfield debut (7f) last week and she finished a remote last of eight.
3	4 3rd (4) (4/6 +67%) Pascal's Pal	0.666667 4/6(+67%)	(4) Pascal's Pal 4/6 Made a promising debut when a close fourth at Kempton (7f) last month; respected.
4	7 4th (7) (5/1 +50%) Princess In Rome	5 5/1(+50%)	(7) Princess In Rome 5/1 Looks a possible improver upped in trip on her return and she needs a close look.
7th	10 7th (10) (50/1 -52%) Shaz	50 50/1(-52%)	(10) Shaz 50/1 Didn't show much at Wolverhampton in December and needs to leave that form well behind.
8th	8 8th (8) (20/1 -150%) Duely Spiced	20 20/1(-150%)	(8) Duely Spiced 20/1 Runner-up in first two starts but her form has slumped in last two runs; bit to prove.
9th	1 9th (1) (150/1 -355%) Blackintime	150 150/1(-355%)	(1) Blackintime 150/1 In rear at massive prices in both runs last month; cheekpieces are now added back in trip.
10th	6 10th (6) (40/1 -100%) Please Please Me	40 40/1(-100%)	(6) Please Please Me 40/1 Well held in two runs (6f) in the autumn and needs plenty of improvement on her return.
11th	11 11th (11) (150/1 -355%) The Sky Is Blue	150 150/1(-355%)	(11) The Sky Is Blue 150/1 Well held in both runs this year and minor handicaps look the way forward after this.

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

The leading form contenders don't set a high standard and the vote goes to Archie Watson's striking newcomer MLEIHA.

14:37 Southwell Maiden (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:50 Newcastle Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (4/5 +0%) Young Jack	0.8 4/5(+0%)	(9) Young Jack 4/5 Clear second to useful rival here on hurdling debut in November (2m6f, heavy); good chance.
2	2 2nd (2) (7/2 -17%) Goldwyn	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(2) Goldwyn 7/2 Ex-Irish 7yo; respectable third on last month's stable debut at Wetherby; big player.
3	1 3rd (1) (3/1 +33%) Defence Witness	3 3/1(+33%)	(1) Defence Witness 3/1 Point/bumper winner; well held when third on hurdle debut but has each-way claims again.
4	4 4th (4) (33/1 +34%) Kingofthegame	33 33/1(+34%)	(4) Kingofthegame 33/1 Made low-key rules debut when 33-1 for Aintree maiden hurdle in December.
5th	5 5th (5) (22/1 -38%) Lucky Soldier	22 22/1(-38%)	(5) Lucky Soldier 22/1 Lacked fluency when safely held on first three hurdling starts; improvement required.
6th	7 6th (7) (28/1 -40%) Parelliroc	28 28/1(-40%)	(7) Parelliroc 28/1 Ran okay over fences in November but not favoured by the weights on return to hurdling.
7th	10 7th (10) (80/1 -142%) Zuul	80 80/1(-142%)	(10) Zuul 80/1 Made the frame in good-ground bumpers in 2022; well beaten over C&D on hurdle debut.
8th	8 8th (8) (100/1 -525%) Regal And Royal	100 100/1(-525%)	(8) Regal And Royal 100/1 Ran well to a point on hurdling debut last June; absent since lesser effort 12 days later.
9th	3 9th (3) (250/1 -25%) Grand Mario	250 250/1(-25%)	(3) Grand Mario 250/1 Tailed off at huge odds on stable debut in October and was pulled up a few days later.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (28/1 -40%) Mr Mahler	28 28/1(-40%)	(6) Mr Mahler 28/1 Displayed promise when sixth on first two hurdle starts; probably one for handicaps.

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

The one to beat is YOUNG JACK, who might have been unlucky not to beat a fairly useful rival over 2m6f here on his rules debut.

14:50 Newcastle Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:55 Clonmel Handicap Hurdle 16f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (7/2 -27%) Kilbarry Saint	3.5 7/2(-27%)	(1) Kilbarry Saint 7/2 Career-best second in similar Gowran contest recently; one to consider.
2	17 2nd (17) (10/1 +29%) Tingarran Express	10 10/1(+29%)	(17) Tingarran Express 10/1 C&D placings give her claims, hood tried last time discarded; reserve.
3	3 3rd (3) (16/1 +0%) Half Off Six Pence	16 16/1(+0%)	(3) Half Off Six Pence 16/1 Okay maiden form; doesn't appeal as one to make an immediate impact in handicaps.
4	9 4th (9) (7/1 -133%) A Nod To Getaway	7 7/1(-133%)	(9) A Nod To Getaway 7/1 Encouraging recent C&D third on second start back from long absence; one to consider.
5th	11 5th (11) (10/1 -82%) Duffys Hodey	10 10/1(-82%)	(11) Duffys Hodey 10/1 C&D third over a year ago; poor recent chase debut but don't rule out.
6th	15 6th (15) (17/2 +15%) Shean Glory	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(15) Shean Glory 17/2 Last year's winner needs to bounce back but possible.
7th	2 7th (2) (7/2 +50%) The Niffler	3.5 7/2(+50%)	(2) The Niffler 7/2 Back to winning mark of two years ago but has to find some form; Kennedy booked.
8th	6 8th (6) (7/1 +0%) Knockbrack Rambler	7 7/1(+0%)	(6) Knockbrack Rambler 7/1 Recent handicap debut encouraging enough without looking to stay; drop in trip could suit.
9th	13 9th (13) (50/1 +0%) Masterstonemason	50 50/1(+0%)	(13) Masterstonemason 50/1 Last win came off 95; precious little of note since, lots to find on recent Naas run.
10th	8 10th (8) (12/1 +40%) Little Token	12 12/1(+40%)	(8) Little Token 12/1 C&D winner too keen over 2m4f latest; drop in trip should suit.
11th	7 11th (7) (80/1 -60%) Feyan	80 80/1(-60%)	(7) Feyan 80/1 Back from long absence when pulled up over fences last month; opposable for now.
12th	4 12th (4) (25/1 -150%) Irish Impulse	25 25/1(-150%)	(4) Irish Impulse 25/1 Beaten a long way in a trio of good-class maidens; high enough opening mark.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (18/1 -80%) Sekifi	18 18/1(-80%)	(10) Sekifi 18/1 Absence since July a definite concern in such testing conditions.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (33/1 +34%) Presenting Point	33 33/1(+34%)	(5) Presenting Point 33/1 Better chaser and this trip on the short side.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (50/1 +24%) I'vedoneitall	50 50/1(+24%)	(12) I'vedoneitall 50/1 Maiden hasn't completed last five outings; long absent and impossible to make a case for.
16	16 \|PU\| (16) (66/1 -32%) Uppertown Mya	66 66/1(-32%)	(16) Uppertown Mya 66/1 Mare of little account, tailed off on yard debut at Navan last month after 183-day absence.

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

Joint top-weight KILBARRY SAINT was left with a lot to do when second over this trip at Gowran last time and gets the vote

14:55 Clonmel Handicap Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:05 Sandown Conditions Chase (Class 3) 24f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (13/8 -35%) Farceur Du Large	1.625 13/8(-35%)	(1) Farceur Du Large 13/8 Back to best on debut for new yard, winning the Grand Military Gold Cup over C&D (soft).
2	2 2nd (2) (9/4 -13%) Broken Halo	2.25 9/4(-13%)	(2) Broken Halo 9/4 Won both C&D military races last term; unseated behind Farceur Du Large three weeks ago.
5	5 \|F\| (5) (15/2 +58%) Fil D'ariane	7.5 15/2(+58%)	(5) Fil D'ariane 15/2 80-1, bold show in Grand Military over C&D but has about 15l to find with Farceur Du Large.
3	3 \|U\| (3) (16/1 -78%) Champagne Court	16 16/1(-78%)	(3) Champagne Court 16/1 Off 378 days; good first-time-out record but winning this may require a little more.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (7/2 +13%) Laskalin	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(4) Laskalin 7/2 C&D second last February on his only go at Sandown but not in the same form since.

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

Last year's winner Broken Halo has had three non-completions this term. FARCEUR DU LARGE is therefore taken to win again.

15:05 Sandown Conditions Chase (Class 3) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:12 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (3/1 +57%) Perfect Swiss	3 3/1(+57%)	(3) Perfect Swiss 3/1 Dual 1m winner here; ran better than it looked last time and a player; blinkers on.
2	8 2nd (8) (4/1 +11%) Sparkling Spirit	4 4/1(+11%)	(8) Sparkling Spirit 4/1 0-18, but in the frame in eight of her last ten starts; place claims again.
3	7 3rd (7) (12/1 -200%) Spring Romance	12 12/1(-200%)	(7) Spring Romance 12/1 Failed to make the frame in his last 12 starts, but not beaten far at Newcastle last time.
4	2 4th (2) (11/1 -10%) Sienna Breeze	11 11/1(-10%)	(2) Sienna Breeze 11/1 Well treated on best form, but is just 1-20 and far from consistent.
5th	6 5th (6) (80/1 -400%) Simply Gorgeous	80 80/1(-400%)	(6) Simply Gorgeous 80/1 Back off last winning mark, but enough to prove back from six months off.
6th	9 6th (9) (20/1 -344%) My Sand Boy	20 20/1(-344%)	(9) My Sand Boy 20/1 0-10; ran his best race so far when third at Lingfield last month but that's modest form.
7th	10 7th (10) (80/1 -220%) College Wizard	80 80/1(-220%)	(10) College Wizard 80/1 0-14; hasn't built on two promising efforts in the autumn; visor on.
8th	11 8th (11) (2/1 +80%) Gidwa	2 2/1(+80%)	(11) Gidwa 2/1 Back with his former trainer for whom he won three times on the AW; watch market.
9th	5 9th (5) (5/1 +29%) Mr Stanley	5 5/1(+29%)	(5) Mr Stanley 5/1 0-16, but has caught the eye the last twice and best efforts have come over this trip.

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

Despite being a 16-race maiden the vote goes to MR STANLEY who has caught the eye in both starts at Newcastle since joining this yard.

15:12 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:25 Newcastle Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (3/1 +50%) Take Centre Stage	3 3/1(+50%)	(9) Take Centre Stage 3/1 Not beaten far in any of three chases but tends to race awkwardly when the chips are down.
2	1 2nd (1) (15/2 -88%) Hostile Hotelier	7.5 15/2(-88%)	(1) Hostile Hotelier 15/2 Low-mileage 6yo; heavy-ground hurdle winner this season; contender on chasing debut.
3	6 3rd (6) (9/2 +63%) Ingennio	4.5 9/2(+63%)	(6) Ingennio 9/2 0-11 over hurdles but was second to a next-time-out winner two runs ago; chase debut today.
4	5 4th (5) (20/1 -82%) Master Breffni	20 20/1(-82%)	(5) Master Breffni 20/1 Early faller on stable/chase debut but recent Catterick fourth was encouraging; considered.
5th	3 5th (3) (6/1 -50%) Templier	6 6/1(-50%)	(3) Templier 6/1 Not getting any younger but is in good form and has conditions to suit; respected.
6th	10 6th (10) (5/1 +23%) Fathers Advice	5 5/1(+23%)	(10) Fathers Advice 5/1 Kept on for second over C&D last month but is 0-24 now; something extra needed today.
7th	2 7th (2) (16/1 -129%) Poetry Man	16 16/1(-129%)	(2) Poetry Man 16/1 Promising fourth in novice hurdle here last month; makes chase/handicap debut today.
8th	4 8th (4) (6/1 +14%) Lord Denning	6 6/1(+14%)	(4) Lord Denning 6/1 Promising fifth in novice hurdle here last time; looks interesting on chase/handicap debut.
9th	8 9th (8) (50/1 -400%) Rollerruler	50 50/1(-400%)	(8) Rollerruler 50/1 Absent since poor performance over C&D just over two years ago; market may guide.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (22/1 -175%) Contre Ordre	22 22/1(-175%)	(7) Contre Ordre 22/1 Won off much-reduced mark in the autumn but was tailed off over C&D last month.

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

Heavy-ground hurdle winner HOSTILE HOTELIER bumped into an improver when second last time. He might make a winning chase debut.

15:25 Newcastle Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:30 Clonmel Handicap Hurdle 19f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	7 1st (7) (9/2 -64%) Carlas Big Jim	4.5 9/2(-64%)	(7) Carlas Big Jim 9/2 Runner-up last three starts; this intermediate trip to suit and likely major player.
2	8 2nd (8) (13/2 +46%) Natural Breeze	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(8) Natural Breeze 13/2 C&D winner had some good runs earlier this season but needs to improve on recent efforts.
3	5 3rd (5) (6/1 -140%) Intersky Sunset	6 6/1(-140%)	(5) Intersky Sunset 6/1 Best form at 2m4f, not sure this drop in distance will suit but ground will.
4	2 4th (2) (33/1 +0%) Sullane Hill	33 33/1(+0%)	(2) Sullane Hill 33/1 Veteran lightly raced of late; hard to fancy but handicapper giving him every chance.
5th	9 5th (9) (33/1 -65%) Treyarnon Bay	33 33/1(-65%)	(9) Treyarnon Bay 33/1 Poor form since joining this yard for small money last summer and remains opposable.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (3/1 +54%) Whateys Quest	3 3/1(+54%)	(3) Whateys Quest 3/1 Never landed a blow on recent handicap bow but remains unexposed so has to be considered.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (5/1 +23%) It'sallabouteve	5 5/1(+23%)	(1) It'sallabouteve 5/1 Recent Punchestown third was encouraging but more likely needed.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (7/1 -75%) Magic Conqueror	7 7/1(-75%)	(6) Magic Conqueror 7/1 Best form over further but has to be respected on recent efforts.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (9/2 +44%) Nephin Beg	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(4) Nephin Beg 9/2 Back from chasing and can't rule out.

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

CARLAS BIG JIM can get off the mark here and confirm recent course form with Intersky Sunset, this trip likely to suit

15:30 Clonmel Handicap Hurdle 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:40 Sandown Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (6/4 -20%) Victoria Milano	1.5 6/4(-20%)	(6) Victoria Milano 6/4 Won hurdle/rules debut; second to Either Or at Warwick makes her the clear form pick.
2	3 2nd (3) (16/1 +0%) Isocrate	16 16/1(+0%)	(3) Isocrate 16/1 Fifth in bumper at Chepstow last March but 35l adrift in a maiden (2m3f; 33-1) last month.
3	1 3rd (1) (15/8 +46%) Risk De Pluie	1.875 15/8(+46%)	(1) Risk De Pluie 15/8 Point winner who followed up when making all in novice hurdle at Fontwell (2m3f, soft).
4	2 4th (2) (15/2 +32%) All Authorized	7.5 15/2(+32%)	(2) All Authorized 15/2 Won bumper on debut but has not gone on significantly from that; pulled up over C&D (soft).
5th	5 5th (5) (9/2 -80%) Mairis Icon	4.5 9/2(-80%)	(5) Mairis Icon 9/2 Eighth attempt when off the mark in good style in novice at Wincanton (1m7f, heavy).

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

Risk De Pluie and Mairis Icon made a favourable impression but they may well face a stiff task against VICTORIA MILANO.

15:40 Sandown Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:47 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (11/10 +33%) Billyjoh	1.1 11/10(+33%)	(3) Billyjoh 11/10 C&D winner in December and stiffer track at Newcastle may have found him out last time.
2	8 2nd (8) (14/1 -17%) Grenham Bay	14 14/1(-17%)	(8) Grenham Bay 14/1 Losing run up to 12 and below form the last twice; others look stronger.
3	1 3rd (1) (14/1 -17%) Starshiba	14 14/1(-17%)	(1) Starshiba 14/1 2lb lower than when winning at Wolverhampton in December, but below form the last twice.
4	2 4th (2) (5/1 +38%) Gulliver	5 5/1(+38%)	(2) Gulliver 5/1 Sole win in last 37 starts came over C&D last September; capable but hard to predict.
5th	9 5th (9) (22/1 +12%) Seven Brothers	22 22/1(+12%)	(9) Seven Brothers 22/1 Has gone the wrong way and not seen in eight months; he does have a good record fresh.
6th	4 6th (4) (10/1 +38%) Evocative Spark	10 10/1(+38%)	(4) Evocative Spark 10/1 All four wins have come over 7f on turf and he is 0-7 on the AW; opposed over this trip.
7th	10 7th (10) (10/1 -82%) Hiatus	10 10/1(-82%)	(10) Hiatus 10/1 4lb higher than when winning over C&D three weeks ago; contender for stable going well.
8th	5 8th (5) (15/2 -114%) Northern Spirit	7.5 15/2(-114%)	(5) Northern Spirit 15/2 Most consistent in 2023; considered if market is positive on return from five months off.
9th	6 9th (6) (16/1 -100%) She's Centimental	16 16/1(-100%)	(6) She's Centimental 16/1 Latest Wolverhampton effort can be ignored but had previously won at Kempton; shortlisted.
10th	7 10th (7) (100/1 -203%) Sluzewiec	100 100/1(-203%)	(7) Sluzewiec 100/1 Has beaten a total of two rivals in five starts since joining this yard; hard to fancy.

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

The choice is BILLYJOH who won over C&D in December and may have just been found out by the stiffer track at Newcastle last time.

15:47 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:00 Newcastle Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (13/8 +60%) Classic Maestro	1.625 13/8(+60%)	(1) Classic Maestro 13/8 Opened account when dropped to 2m at Uttoxeter (heavy) last month and can progress again.
2	3 2nd (3) (7/2 -218%) Letthedustsettle	3.5 7/2(-218%)	(3) Letthedustsettle 7/2 Comes here after two stylish wins at Catterick and might still ahead of the handicapper.
3	11 3rd (11) (20/1 -25%) Polisud	20 20/1(-25%)	(11) Polisud 20/1 Three-time winner in France but yet to make a splash in Britain; had wind op last month.
4	7 4th (7) (10/1 +0%) Beat Box	10 10/1(+0%)	(7) Beat Box 10/1 Placed on both starts this season but raced lazily and was never dangerous last time.
5th	2 5th (2) (28/1 +15%) Hartur D'oudairies	28 28/1(+15%)	(2) Hartur D'oudairies 28/1 Not beaten far when down the field in good race on stable debut but remains a risky option.
6th	8 6th (8) (25/1 -79%) V Twelve	25 25/1(-79%)	(8) V Twelve 25/1 Second off this mark at Carlisle in November but a lesser effort followed on Boxing Day.
7th	10 7th (10) (33/1 +18%) Monty Nevett	33 33/1(+18%)	(10) Monty Nevett 33/1 Safely held when 100-1 for handicap debut in November; now with new stable.
8th	5 8th (5) (18/1 +28%) Mack The Man	18 18/1(+28%)	(5) Mack The Man 18/1 Ran okay on seasonal/stable debut but well beaten since; drops back in trip here.
9th	9 9th (9) (9/4 +78%) Batman For Ever	2.25 9/4(+78%)	(9) Batman For Ever 9/4 Yet to be placed in Britain but still needs close attention in the betting.

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It's hard to get away from LETTHEDUSTSETTLE (nap), who sauntered to victory on consecutive appearances at Catterick last month.

16:00 Newcastle Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:05 Clonmel Handicap Chase 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	9 1st (9) (10/1 -122%) Mick Charlie	10 10/1(-122%)	(9) Mick Charlie 10/1 Veteran in good form hurdling of late but unconvincing so far chasing in light campaign.
2	2 2nd (2) (8/1 -7%) Dutch Schultz	8 8/1(-7%)	(2) Dutch Schultz 8/1 Can't be ruled out here dropped in class for handicap chase debut.
3	10 3rd (10) (4/1 +56%) Junot	4 4/1(+56%)	(10) Junot 4/1 5yo touched off in recent Fairyhouse handicap hurdle; tries chasing.
4	6 4th (6) (11/4 +50%) Mount Frisco	2.75 11/4(+50%)	(6) Mount Frisco 11/4 Front-runner in fine form of late; 5yo unexposed chasing and sure to make bold bid again.
5th	1 5th (1) (15/2 -67%) Dundaniel	7.5 15/2(-67%)	(1) Dundaniel 15/2 Consistent form in handicaps this term, 2m6f stretched him latest; back in trip here.
6th	5 6th (5) (5/1 -82%) Itwasfate	5 5/1(-82%)	(5) Itwasfate 5/1 Good Naas second last month makes him a major player off just 1lb higher.
7th	7 7th (7) (12/1 +0%) Cosmic Rock	12 12/1(+0%)	(7) Cosmic Rock 12/1 Good form hurdling of late; belated chasing debut but not one to rule out.
8th	8 8th (8) (9/1 +36%) Chainofconsequence	9 9/1(+36%)	(8) Chainofconsequence 9/1 Coughing when below-par latest; claims on earlier C&D third.
3	3 \|F\| (3) (16/1 -60%) Invictus Machin	16 16/1(-60%)	(3) Invictus Machin 16/1 No spark yet chasing and has to jump better.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (66/1 -230%) Mc Alpine	66 66/1(-230%)	(4) Mc Alpine 66/1 Dual hurdles winner on better ground; not much of note chasing, needs to jump better.

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Just 1lb higher than when narrowly beaten at Naas last month, ITWASFATE can go one better here

16:05 Clonmel Handicap Chase 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:15 Sandown Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (16/1 -78%) Bretney	16 16/1(-78%)	(10) Bretney 16/1, A dual scorer last term who arrives in decent nick, third of 8 in handicap chase at Fakenham (29.1f, heavy) 58 days ago. Not dismissed. Acts on soft, below form on heavy; 3-19 over fences; placed all three starts this term.
2	8 2nd (8) (15/2 +70%) Trincomalee	7.5 15/2(+70%)	(8) Trincomalee 15/2, Useful hurdler/chaser at his best but was having his first run since April 2022 when coming in a well-held sixth in handicap chase (22/1) at Newbury (22.4f, soft) 23 days ago. Should strip fitter now. Last month's run (beaten 32l after 642 days off) needs to have done him a lot of good.
3	7 3rd (7) (4/1 +33%) Copperhead	4 4/1(+33%)	(7) Copperhead 4/1, Not the force of old but he's proving consistent this season and came in a solid third in 3m1f handicap at Wincanton 14 days ago. He shouldn't be ruled out. Nothing like the force of old but second or third in four of his last five outings.
4	4 4th (4) (10/1 +29%) Yes Indeed	10 10/1(+29%)	(4) Yes Indeed 10/1, Fairly useful winning chaser in France and some decent placed efforts for this yard, though needs to bounce back from 2 poor runs in December. Several minor honours last year; backward steps on his last two outings are offputting.
5th	6 5th (6) (5/2 +9%) Animal	2.5 5/2(+9%)	(6) Animal 5/2, In excellent form this season, scoring over C&D before runner-up in handicap chase at Lingfield (28.8f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Has to be taken seriously off an unchanged mark. C&D win (soft) in December before solid places at Market Rasen (3m3f) and Lingfield (3m5f).
6th	5 6th (5) (16/1 -14%) I See You Well	16 16/1(-14%)	(5) I See You Well 16/1, Plumpton specialist who gained his latest success over this C&D in December 2022. Reproduction of that form would put him firmly in the picture but he's rather up-and-down nowadays and others look safer. C&D winner; his second at Plumpton in November has been followed by three lesser efforts.
7th	1 7th (1) (18/1 -414%) Placenet	18 18/1(-414%)	(1) Placenet 18/1, Useful hurdler/chaser in France who looks to have been handed a lenient opening mark on his UK/stable debut but was pulled up in 3m Cheltenham handicap hurdle in November. Subsequent breathing surgery needs to spark a resurgence. Has had wind surgery since the flop when well backed at Cheltenham on his British debut.
3	3 \|F\| (3) (7/2 +30%) Hudson De Grugy	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(3) Hudson De Grugy 7/2, Course winner who resumed after 7 months off/wind surgery with a respectable third of 8 in handicap chase here (15.4f, soft, 9/2) 69 days ago. Merits consideration now back up in distance. 4-9 at Sandown; his only race beyond about 2m4f was not conclusive proof of his stamina.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (14/1 -17%) Fern Hill	14 14/1(-17%)	(2) Fern Hill 14/1, Deservedly got his head in front over fences at Uttoxeter (22.5f) over a year ago. Finally returned to that level when third at Chepstow on his comeback but pulled up (had wind op and tongue tied) at Lingfield since. Needs to get back on track. Wind op and tongue tied when pulled up last month, perhaps with 3m5f playing a part.

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C&D winner ANIMAL arrives here on the back of a highly-encouraging second in the Surrey National at Lingfield last month and he can race off the same rating here. Suzy Smith's gelding is in great heart and could be the one to beat. Hudson De Grugy returned from a 223-day break, after undergoing wind surgery, to finish a fair third over an extended 1m7f here last time and is an interesting contender taking a big step up in distance. Special Acceptance is worth a second look in first-time blinkers.

A few of these arrive with question marks against them so this looks a good opportunity for ANIMAL to quickly resume winning ways and bag a second C&D success. Course-scorer Hudson de Grugy is feared most if, as expected, building on his reappearance third here over a much shorter trip, while the consistent duo Copperhead and Special Acceptance need factoring in too.

Placenet returns after the flop on his British debut and he's had wind surgery. The solid alternative is the in-form ANIMAL.

16:15 Sandown Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:22 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (7/1 -56%) May Remain	7 7/1(-56%)	(6) May Remain 7/1, Creditable second of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 5 days ago. Likely to be in the shake-up again. Went close when trying to make all at Newcastle latest; up 2lb; should be competitive..
2	2 2nd (2) (15/8 -25%) Sassy Redhead	1.875 15/8(-25%)	(2) Sassy Redhead 15/8, In good form this winter, winning 6f handicaps at Lingfield in December and on latest start 13 days ago. Further 2 lb nudge may not prevent her going in again. Career-best success at Lingfield (6f) latest; big player if she is as effective here..
3	8 3rd (8) (4/1 +71%) Mumcat	4 4/1(+71%)	(8) Mumcat 4/1, Latest win at Newcastle in October. Off 9 weeks, eighth of 10 in handicap there (6f, 7/1) 21 days ago. Might strip fitter for the outing. Struggled to get competitive on her last two starts; no surprise if she stages a revival..
4	4 4th (4) (9/1 -100%) Come On Girl	9 9/1(-100%)	(4) Come On Girl 9/1, Losing run is mounting up but she's returned in good heart this winter, placing again when third at Chelmsford 28 days ago. Another prominent showing is likely. Competitive since a break but hasn't taken advantage of similar chances; each-way player..
5th	10 5th (10) (25/1 +0%) Dequinto	25 25/1(+0%)	(10) Dequinto 25/1, Poor form in a handful of starts in Ireland in 2023. Off 15 months ahead of this first outing for new trainer Tony Carroll. Betting the best guide to expectations with this one. Poor form in Ireland; makes debut for new yard after 463 days off..
6th	9 6th (9) (9/1 +44%) Tommytwohoots	9 9/1(+44%)	(9) Tommytwohoots 9/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in November. Blinkered first time, respectable fifth of 12 in classified event at Newcastle (5f, 12/1) 29 days ago. Back up in trip. Looks competitive on form. Below form since scoring off this mark last November; others make more appeal..
7th	5 7th (5) (33/1 -32%) Damoiseau	33 33/1(-32%)	(5) Damoiseau 33/1, No impact since coming from France. Could only consider if backed. Well beaten in three starts for this trainer; on a workable mark but needs to show more..
8th	7 8th (7) (9/1 +25%) Amber Dew	9 9/1(+25%)	(7) Amber Dew 9/1, C&D winner in January. 28/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 11 days ago. Back up in trip. C&D winner; below par over 5f latest; should be suited by return to C&D; not ruled out..
9th	1 9th (1) (11/2 -22%) Madame Fenella	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(1) Madame Fenella 11/2, Winner at Chelmsford last summer. 13/2, seventh of 9 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 8 days ago. Back on a good mark but need to see more. Creeping closer in three starts since a break; yet to win on Tapeta; each-way player..

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SASSY REDHEAD continued her fine form when striking by a half-length over this trip at Lingfield earlier in the month and she was only put up 2lb for that success. William Stone's filly is progressing well and can make it three out of her last four. May Remain was involved in a tight finish when second at Newcastle and could get into contention off a 2lb higher mark. Come On Girl has Luke Morris booked and might also get involved.

The thriving SASSY REDHEAD might be good for another win. Come On Girl may not have won for a while but she regularly hits the frame and is second choice ahead of Ivan Furtado's May Remain.

Having had something up her sleeve last time, SASSY REDHEAD can win again provided she is as effective here as on Polytrack.

16:22 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:35 Newcastle Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (4/1 +0%) North Parade	4 4/1(+0%)	(7) North Parade 4/1, Jumped with greater fluency than has often been the case when landing a gamble over this C&D in December before following up in a similar contest 9 days later. Mark is 6 lb higher again this time and he'll likely need to be better than ever to complete the hat-trick. Ended last year with two C&D wins and commands respect.
2	8 2nd (8) (2/1 +43%) Yealand	2 2/1(+43%)	(8) Yealand 2/1, Not yet the finished article but he made a successful switch to handicaps in a 9-runner C&D event (heavy, 15/8) 40 days ago. Looks capable of better again (from a useful family) and he should make another bold bid from 7 lb higher mark. Kept on best in muddling race to make winning handicap debut over C&D; can improve again.
3	2 3rd (2) (22/1 +33%) Paddy The Horse	22 22/1(+33%)	(2) Paddy The Horse 22/1, Dual winner at Hexham in autumn 2022 but last 3 efforts haven't been particularly encouraging, including when switched back to hurdles last time out. Others preferred. Given a chance by the handicapper but yet to get going this season.
4	10 4th (10) (11/4 +39%) Follow Charlie	2.75 11/4(+39%)	(10) Follow Charlie 11/4, Chased home a next-time-out winner over 2m at Ayr on handicap debut before going one place better in a 14-runner event there (20.4f, heavy) 44 days ago. Shortlisted from 7 lb higher mark with form of that contest already working out well. Won readily by 10l when upped to 2m4f at Ayr last month and remains lightly raced.
5th	3 5th (3) (28/1 -133%) Juge Et Parti	28 28/1(-133%)	(3) Juge Et Parti 28/1, Took advantage of his much-reduced mark when landing 6-runner handicap hurdle (4/1) at Hexham (20.1f, heavy) in December but failed to confirm that form when sixth of 7 in handicap hurdle at this course (23.7f, heavy, 7/1) 40 days ago. Others have greater scope. Dug deep to win off much-reduced mark in December but has become unreliable.
6th	9 6th (9) (9/1 +55%) Bonne Vitesse	9 9/1(+55%)	(9) Bonne Vitesse 9/1, Fair dual-purpose performer wasn't disgraced when sixth of 10 in handicap hurdle (15/2) at Catterick (25.3f, soft) 35 days ago but likely needs a couple of her rivals to underperform if she's to make any greater appeal. Ought to benefit from today's drop back in trip but others appeal more all the same.
7th	11 7th (11) (40/1 -60%) Star Vantage	40 40/1(-60%)	(11) Star Vantage 40/1, Would have likely made the frame at worst if not for departing at the final flight at Newcastle in April but little encouragement from either effort since, weakening when taking another fall at Carlisle in October. 0-8 over hurdles but was in front before final-flight fall over C&D last April.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (6/1 +0%) Forged Well	6 6/1(+0%)	(4) Forged Well 6/1, Placed on his completed start in Irish points and created a good impression to make a successful Rules debut in a Carlisle novice (19.3f) in December. Seemed unsuited by the drop in trip when third in 17f event here last month and his opening mark looks workable going back up in trip. Unexposed 5yo who won on rules debut in December; makes handicap debut today.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (33/1 +0%) Moonlight Spirit	33 33/1(+0%)	(1) Moonlight Spirit 33/1, Smart stayer on Flat in 2019 for Charlie Appleby and made a winning hurdles debut at Carlisle in December 2021. Little promise since and remains opposable despite recent wind-op. Out of form when last seen last summer; had wind op during his break; hard to weigh up.

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NORTH PARADE overcame a less-than-fluent round of jumping when staying on to score over C&D for a second time in December. A further 6lb rise in the ratings may not be enough to prevent a hat-trick, with the nine-year-old marginally preferred to the unexposed Yealand. Jennie Candlish's gelding appeared to idle in front on his breakthrough victory here last month and he isn't taken lightly, while fellow last-time-out winner Follow Charlie likely has more to come over this distance too.

YEALAND was value for extra when scoring over C&D last month and he gets the nod to take his record in handicaps to 2-2, though fellow last-time-out winner Follow Charlie should prove a stern rival having relished the return to a longer trip when successful at Ayr last time. Handicap newcomer Forged Well can complete the placings.

The suggestion is NORTH PARADE, who has won his last two over C&D and might still be on the upgrade.

16:35 Newcastle Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:40 Clonmel Beginners Chase 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	2 1st (2) (11/10 +56%) Hartur D'arc	1.1 11/10(+56%)	(2) Hartur D'arc 11/10, Fairly useful chaser. Bit below form third of 14 in novice chase (13/2) at Cork (21f, soft) 81 days ago. First run for yard after leaving T. Gibney. Stable had a winner with similar switch recently, so he makes plenty of appeal. Debuts for Gavin Cromwell here after almost three months off and should be thereabouts.
2	4 2nd (4) (10/3 -67%) Joshua Webb	3.333333 10/3(-67%)	(4) Joshua Webb 10/3, Fairly useful chaser. Eleven runs since last win in 2020. Creditable third of 7 in handicap chase at Down Royal (24f, heavy, 5/1) 23 days ago. Can make presence felt. Did not get home over 3m at Down Royal last month and dropping back in trip should suit.
3	8 3rd (8) (15/2 +66%) The Gradual Slope	7.5 15/2(+66%)	(8) The Gradual Slope 15/2, Fairly useful hurdler. Fairly useful winner at 18f over hurdles. 10/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, fourth of 9 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (16.2f, heavy) 22 days ago. Back up in trip. Might get a bit closer to Macdermott here but looks to have place prospects at best.
4	7 4th (7) (13/2 +28%) Quest With Speed	6.5 13/2(+28%)	(7) Quest With Speed 13/2, Fairly useful hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Limerick in November. Good third of 14 in handicap hurdle (20/1) at Naas (18.5f, soft) 18 days ago. Makes chase debut. Solid third in a Naas handicap hurdle last month; best watched switched to fences.
5th	6 5th (6) (5/1 +55%) Petit King	5 5/1(+55%)	(6) Petit King 5/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, good third of 8 in handicap hurdle (13/2) at Punchestown (19.9f, soft) 10 days ago, closing all way to line. Switches from hurdles to chase. Cheekpieces are retained and no surprise if he did better this time returning to fences.
6th	1 6th (1) (28/1 +30%) Another Ocana	28 28/1(+30%)	(1) Another Ocana 28/1, Fair hurdler. Career best when winning 14-runner handicap hurdle at Limerick (19f, heavy, 9/1) 48 days ago. Makes chase debut. Won at Limerick over Christmas; hurdle rating leaves him with plenty to find here.
7th	9 7th (9) (125/1 -56%) Fort Randall	125 125/1(-56%)	(9) Fort Randall 125/1, 200/1, twelfth of 14 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, heavy) 22 days ago. Makes chase debut. Bumper winner but soundly beaten in maiden hurdles and makes no appeal on his chase debut.

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JOSHUA WEBB has been lightly raced since winning a bumper and maiden hurdle both on heavy ground at Navan in his younger days but has given plenty of encouragement that he can add to that tally over fences this term. The Noel Meade-trained gelding has filled the runner-up spot twice over similar trips including behind subsequent Paddy Power Chase winner Meetingofthewaters at Cork with Hartur D'arc ten lengths back in third and MacDermott sixth. Hartur D'arc previously went close at Galway, while MacDermott was again let down by his jumping when second to Farmers Lodge at Fairyhouse last month. Petit King was soundly beaten on both chase outings last autumn but has been in good form since over hurdles.

HARTUR D'ARC and Joshua Webb are closely matched on form but the former has made a positive stable switch and is likely to improve, so he's preferred. Petit King is able to get involved if he can replicate his hurdling form in this sphere.

The one to beat is JOSHUA WEBB (nap) after two solid runner-up efforts at Cork and Down Royal before not getting home over 3m last time

16:40 Clonmel Beginners Chase 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:46 Sandown Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (8/11 +73%) Titan Discovery	0.727273 8/11(+73%)	(3) Titan Discovery 8/11, Runner-up in 2 bumpers last spring and going the right way over hurdles, making a successful switch to handicaps at Ascot (2m, good to soft) in December and finding only the thrown-in Jingko Blue too strong over C&D subsequently. Every chance of resuming winning ways. Found only a Henderson-trained favourite too hot in ten-runner C&D handicap (good to soft).
2	1 2nd (1) (8/1 -33%) Classic Lord	8 8/1(-33%)	(1) Classic Lord 8/1, Useful on Flat and came good over hurdles for his new yard when landing a brace of novices at Fontwell (2¼m) and Bangor (2m) before Christmas. A shade underwhelming when fifth on his handicap debut at Aintree but he was racing from 5 lb out of the weights that day. Twice in novices at 2m1f/2m on heavy; faded markedly in 2m4f handicap on soft, however.
3	6 3rd (6) (22/1 -389%) Valens Bruyee	22 22/1(-389%)	(6) Valens Bruyee 22/1, Left previous efforts in this sphere well behind back down markedly in trip when getting off the mark in a 11-runner novice at Chepstow (2m, heavy) 22 days ago. That form is nothing out of the ordinary, though, and more will be needed to follow up on handicap debut. 50-1 when he won by nearly 10l in 11-runner novice at Chepstow (2m, heavy) three weeks ago.
4	5 4th (5) (4/1 -78%) Wal Buck's	4 4/1(-78%)	(5) Wal Buck's 4/1, Has made an encouraging start to his hurdle career, again shaping well when neck second of 6 in novice hurdle (9/4) at Leicester (15.5f, heavy) 36 days ago. Makes handicap debut up in trip and open to further improvement. Beaten a neck in Leicester novice (1m7f, heavy) last time, making most and keeping on well.
5th	2 5th (2) (7/1 -40%) Storming Nelson	7 7/1(-40%)	(2) Storming Nelson 7/1, Unpromising in points but going the right way under Rules, showing much improved form to get off the mark in 10-runner novice at Exeter (16.7f) 45 days ago. Into handicaps now and may do better still. Exeter novice win (2m, heavy); the sort to gallop on and there's stamina on the dam's side.
6th	4 6th (4) (20/1 -100%) Hard Rain	20 20/1(-100%)	(4) Hard Rain 20/1, Shed his maiden status in a 17f Limerick handicap hurdle in July. Proved as good as ever when runner-up back there in October but found run of good form coming to a halt at Thurles the following month and has since left Padraig Butler. Off the mark at Limerick in July and three places in the mud over 2m7f, 2m5f and 2m since.

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VALENS BRUYEE was mightily impressive when bolting up by nine-and-a-half lengths over 2m at Chepstow last month at a big price. Rebecca Curtis' gelding could have plenty more to offer now that he has got his head in front and is taken to defy his opening mark of 107. Titan Discovery has finished in the top two on each of his last three starts and is likely to be in contention once more, while Wal Buck's is an interesting contender on his handicap debut.

TITAN DISCOVERY has upped his game appreciably since being switched to handicaps and, having found only a thrown-in rival too good over C&D on his most outing, he's well worth siding with to resume winning ways. Wal Buck's and Storming Nelson are a pair of interesting handicap debutants, particularly the former who again shaped with plenty of promise when narrowly denied at Leicester last month.

C&D runner-up Titan Discovery faces some promising graduates from novice hurdles, with STORMING NELSON preferred to Wal Buck's.

16:46 Sandown Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:53 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 11f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (11/8 +54%) Tortured Soul	1.375 11/8(+54%)	(4) Tortured Soul 11/8, C&D winner on yard debut in December and followed up at Wolverhampton 5 weeks later. Progressed again when narrowly denied on hat-trick bid at Lingfield 10 days ago. Leading claims. Further improvement when close third at Lingfield latest; up another 1lb; major contender..
2	1 2nd (1) (8/1 +50%) Lawmans Blis	8 8/1(+50%)	(1) Lawmans Blis 8/1, AW Flat winner for Alex French last autumn. Modest form over hurdle hurdles for Jennie Candlish this winter. Has changed yards again of this return to AW Flat. Returns to this code after moderate hurdling efforts; needs market check on stable debut..
3	3 3rd (3) (4/1 +0%) Trusty Scout	4 4/1(+0%)	(3) Trusty Scout 4/1, Latest win at Kempton in November. 11/2, creditable second of 11 in handicap at Kempton (11f) 8 days ago. Shortlist material. 5lb higher than last win; second over C&D on his penultimate start; player..
4	7 4th (7) (10/1 +70%) Bond Spirit	10 10/1(+70%)	(7) Bond Spirit 10/1, Course winner. 28/1, seventh of 10 in 2m handicap at Kempton 19 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Dual 1m4f course winner; dropping back from 2m to this trip may not be ideal..
5th	6 5th (6) (17/2 -113%) Billy Bathgate	8.5 17/2(-113%)	(6) Billy Bathgate 17/2, One win from 22 Flat runs. 7/1, very good second of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton 9 days ago, no match for winner. Back down in trip. Enters calculations. 1-31; respectable 2l second at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) latest; each-way player..
6th	2 6th (2) (16/1 -100%) Daytona Beach	16 16/1(-100%)	(2) Daytona Beach 16/1, Bumper winner. Barely modest form in 3 outings on AW Flat in recent months but she rates a potential improver in handicaps. Should be suited by the return to further for h'cap debut; no surprise if she shows more..
7th	10 7th (10) (16/1 -100%) Uther Pendragon	16 16/1(-100%)	(10) Uther Pendragon 16/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Respectable sixth of 12 in classified event here 10 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. C&D winner; below par in his last three starts but it's dangerous to write him off..
8th	9 8th (9) (12/1 -71%) Silver Bubble	12 12/1(-71%)	(9) Silver Bubble 12/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable fourth of 9 in classified event at Chelmsford 5 days ago. Others more persuasive. Not beaten far on her last four starts and is an each-way player again..
9th	5 9th (5) (16/1 -167%) Twistaline	16 16/1(-167%)	(5) Twistaline 16/1, Notched 2 wins over 1m here in January. 17/2, fifth of 8 in classified event at Lingfield (1m) 11 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Much depends on whether her stamina holds. Not as effective at Lingfield latest but not ruled out trying a new trip back here..
10th	8 10th (8) (100/1 -203%) Duke Of Vienna	100 100/1(-203%)	(8) Duke Of Vienna 100/1, 40/1, last of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton 9 days ago. Back down in trip. Not easy to make a case for. Unable to make a serious impact in four starts for this trainer; watching brief advised..

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TRUSTY SCOUT hasn't been beaten far into second on each of his last two outings, including behind a warm favourite at Kempton last time, and he is only 1lb higher now. The son of Gleneagles is achieving a decent level of consistency and looks a solid choice. Tortured Soul, who is two from three for the Tony Carroll stable, comes here after finishing a close-up third over 1m5f at Lingfield and should remain competitive off 1lb higher. Billy Bathgate completes the shortlist after his second at Wolverhampton.

TORTURED SOUL has made an excellent start to life with Tony Carroll and can make it 3 wins from 4 starts. Trusty Scout arrives at the top of his game and is second choice ahead of Billy Bathgate. Daytona Beach is a handicap newcomer to monitor in the betting.

Several others hold claims but they may not be able to handle the improving TORTURED SOUL (nap), who can make it a second C&D success.

16:53 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (12/1 -20%) Cinque Verde	12 12/1(-20%)	(3) Cinque Verde 12/1, Made the frame twice since joining current yard and caught wide when respectable fifth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 10/1) in October. More needed as she makes polytrack debut. Best efforts have come over 5f at Wolverhampton; others look better treated.
2	1 2nd (1) (7/2 -17%) Moulin Booj	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(1) Moulin Booj 7/2, Won twice in handicaps last year, with latest success at Bath in September. Continued in good heart when fourth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 9/2) when last seen the following month. Could go well again with hood back on. Won twice last year and should do better as a 4yo; back from a break but he's a contender.
3	4 3rd (4) (6/1 -50%) The Defiant	6 6/1(-50%)	(4) The Defiant 6/1, C&D winner. After 4 months off, shaped well when third of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, 16/1) 13 days ago, no extra only close home. Now 5 lb below his last winning mark and could be ready to take advantage. C&D winner off 5lb higher last summer; 3rd on recent return, form that's been well franked.
4	2 4th (2) (10/11 +27%) Night On Earth	0.909091 10/11(+27%)	(2) Night On Earth 10/11, Gained first victory for current yard at Lingfield (5f) in January and again ran well when second of 8 in handicap (11/8) at the same C&D a week ago. Not taken lightly. Comes here in good form and could take some pegging back around here.
5th	5 5th (5) (6/1 +0%) Nazca	6 6/1(+0%)	(5) Nazca 6/1, Course winner. Racked up a 4-timer last year and resumed winning ways at Newcastle (6f) in January. However, below form tenth of 12 in handicap (7/2) at the same C&D 27 days ago, so bounce back called for dropped in trip. Flourished since dropped to 6f; held latest; drop to 5f needs to have a positive effect.

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A progressive sort in the second half of last year, MOULIN BOOJ should have a bit more to come as a four-year-old and a mark of 73 could still underestimate his ability. George Scott's charge gets the vote ahead of Nazca, who is better than he showed at Newcastle last time. Night On Earth has been in excellent form of late, finishing in the first two at Lingfield on his last three starts, so he has to be considered as well.

THE DEFIANT shaped encouragingly on his return when third at Lingfield (the winner and runner-up have both scored since) and he can build on that effort to resume winning ways. Night On Earth is going through a good spell at present and is feared most, ahead of Moulin Booj.

Night On Earth has obvious claims but THE DEFIANT ran well behind subsequent winners last time and is a well-treated C&D winner.

17:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 6) 5f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (7/1 -17%) Desert Swirl	7 7/1(-17%)	(2) Desert Swirl 7/1, Modest filly. Very good third of 12 in handicap (125/1) at Newcastle (5f) 11 days ago. Needs considering. First effort of note when dropped to 5f at Newcastle 11 days ago; unexposed as a sprinter.
2	7 2nd (7) (3/1 -33%) Rockley Point	3 3/1(-33%)	(7) Rockley Point 3/1, Course winner who raced very keenly when posting a respectable fourth of 9 in minor event at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 6 days ago. Player. Running well in defeat this year and he's more solid than most of these.
3	5 3rd (5) (13/8 +28%) I'm Mable	1.625 13/8(+28%)	(5) I'm Mable 13/8, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Creditable fifth of 10 in minor event at Lingfield (6f, AW, 8/1) 4 days ago. Every chance if back to best. Two C&D wins; running well in defeat this winter and Rossa Ryan a positive booking; solid.
4	1 4th (1) (11/2 +54%) Arzaak	5.5 11/2(+54%)	(1) Arzaak 11/2, Modest gelding. 66/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 21 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. Ages since last win but he's effective over C&D and holds each-way claims at this level.
5th	6 5th (6) (40/1 -60%) Perfect Symphony	40 40/1(-60%)	(6) Perfect Symphony 40/1, Course winner. Fifth of 6 in handicap at this C&D (50/1) 6 days ago. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Seven-time winner but recent efforts haven't suggested he's ready to make it eight.
6th	4 6th (4) (13/2 +19%) Hard Nut	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(4) Hard Nut 13/2, Course winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2019. 11/1 and hooded for 1st time, eighth of 12 in minor event at Newcastle (5f) 13 days ago, finishing well. No forlorn hope. Limited but latest run offered hope that he isn't a lost cause; can't be ruled out in this.

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An eyecatcher when not getting the clearest of runs and staying on well late in the day at Lingfield last weekend, I'M MABLE is turned out again quickly in the hope that she may be able to get her head in front for the first time since June. She can get the better of consistent veteran Rockley Point, as well as Arzaak, who was narrowly denied on his last appearance over this C&D.

Course-scorer ROCKLEY POINT went too freely when fourth at Wolverhampton last time and is favoured by these weights so can resume winning ways at the chief expense of Desert Swirl who arrives on the back of a very good Newcastle third. C&D winner I'm Mable can also have a say in an open handicap.

Hard Nut is in better form than his figures suggest but I'M MABLE (nap) may well be the answer with Rossa Ryan a good booking.

18:00 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (5/2 +38%) Socially Shady	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(1) Socially Shady 5/2, Unreliable individual. Creditable fifth of 10 in handicap (7/1) at Kempton (16f) 19 days ago, nearest finish. Blinkers back on. Others more persuasive. Hold-up performer with poor strike-rate; needs strong pace to chase and might not get one.
2	2 2nd (2) (15/2 +46%) Seraphic	7.5 15/2(+46%)	(2) Seraphic 15/2, 40/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 26 days ago, left poorly placed. Significantly up in trip. No forlorn hope. Winning hurdler in France; has poor claims on British form (Flat/hurdles).
3	5 3rd (5) (11/8 +15%) Sullivan Bay	1.375 11/8(+15%)	(5) Sullivan Bay 11/8, Lightly-raced sort who made a winning start on his handicap debut in 8-runner event here (13.3f) 28 days ago with a bit in hand. Up 3 lb but another bold showing is on the cards stepping up in trip. Won handicap debut at Chelmsford; just 3lb higher and there's probably better to come.
4	4 4th (4) (4/1 -14%) Tables Turned	4 4/1(-14%)	(4) Tables Turned 4/1, 5/1, creditable third of 11 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 16 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Heading back in the right direction recently. Close up the last twice but over 1m2f/1m3f and he's unraced beyond 1m4f.
5th	7 5th (7) (18/1 -29%) Typewritten	18 18/1(-29%)	(7) Typewritten 18/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 12/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 12 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Unreliable sort. Well treated on some of her form and ran well two starts back.
6th	3 6th (3) (18/1 -29%) Longuerue	18 18/1(-29%)	(3) Longuerue 18/1, Last of 10 in handicap at Kempton (16f, 11/1) 19 days ago so she has work to do. Has run two fair races since stepping up to 2m this winter but not last time.

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SULLIVAN BAY was a major improver on the step up to an extended 1m5f when making a successful handicap debut here last month, and a further rise in distance could eke out even more improvement as he attempts to follow up off 3lb higher. Not beaten far at Kempton last time out and runner-up over C&D on a couple of occasions, Socially Shady is a key player, along with Tables Turned.

SULLIVAN BAY scored with a bit left in the locker here last time so is fancied to make light of a 3 lb rise in the weights on his first go over 2m. Tables Turned is also worth considering on his first go over this marathon trip, with Seraphic also in the mix having not enjoyed the rub of the green when sixth at Wolverhampton last time out.

There was probably no fluke about SULLIVAN BAY's successful handicap debut and he can follow up.

18:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:00 Chelmsford Maiden (Class 5) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (4/1 -264%) Shallow	4 4/1(-264%)	(8) Shallow 4/1, Promising type. Second of 12 in maiden at Kempton (6f) on debut back in September. Capable of better and leading claims under Hollie Doyle. Promising 2nd from a wide stall on her Kempton debut in September; more to come this year.
2	3 2nd (3) (14/1 -27%) Miss Sunset Strip	14 14/1(-27%)	(3) Miss Sunset Strip 14/1, 80/1, fifth of 13 in novice at Kempton (7f) on debut 71 days ago. Needs to leave that behind. Promise over 7f on her debut ten weeks ago; each-way claims with improvement likely.
3	6 3rd (6) (11/2 +45%) Say You'll Never	5.5 11/2(+45%)	(6) Say You'll Never 11/2, Twice-raced filly. 5/1, fifth of 10 in C&D novice 56 days ago. More will be needed. Minor promise in two runs in late 2023; improvement required to take this.
4	7 4th (7) (6/5 +60%) Wild Saffron	1.2 6/5(+60%)	(7) Wild Saffron 6/5, Placed twice from 3 starts this winter, showing improved form when second of 9 over 7f here last month. Looks speedy enough to cope with the drop back to 6f. Should go well again. 2nd over 7f here last month; another step forward will likely be needed dropped to 6f.
7th	4 7th (4) (150/1 -275%) Niloufar	150 150/1(-275%)	(4) Niloufar 150/1, Has failed to beat a rival in 2 outings over 7 months apart. Probably more one for handicaps after this. Last of seven in both her starts; handicaps over further will be more suitable after this.
8th	1 8th (1) (200/1 -300%) Takeityouremine	200 200/1(-300%)	(1) Takeityouremine 200/1, In good hands but sent off at 40/1 when well held on last week's course debut. 40-1, green and offered little short-term promise in a 5f novice here last week.
9th	9 9th (9) (300/1 -200%) The Carligation	300 300/1(-200%)	(9) The Carligation 300/1, Big prices and well held in 2 outings before Christmas. Big outsider again. Well beaten at huge odds in two runs this winter; one for low-grade handicaps after this.

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SHALLOW made a debut full of promise at Kempton when only beaten by Fair Angellica, who has struck twice subsequently, and she would have learned a great deal from the experience. Richard Spencer's filly should have any amount of improvement forthcoming and looks the one to beat. Raffles Angel was no match for the front pair over 5f here last month, but could easily take a step forward. Of the remainder, Wild Saffron appeals most after her course second over 7f.

SHALLOW is taken to build on her promising debut second at Kempton in the autumn and prove too strong for recent 7f course runner-up Wild Saffron, who should be fine back at 6f, and Rae Guest's Raffles Angel.

Raffles Angel should leave her debut behind her but SHALLOW can confirm the promise of last season's Kempton debut.

19:00 Chelmsford Maiden (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (10/3 +58%) Blackjack	3.333333 10/3(+58%)	(8) Blackjack 10/3, 5/1, good second of 8 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 10 days ago. Can make presence felt. Two good runs after a six-month break; 2lb well in; should go well.
2	1 2nd (1) (2/1 +0%) How Impressive	2 2/1(+0%)	(1) How Impressive 2/1, 5/2, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Kempton (7f) 1 day ago, readily. Carries penalty. Shortlist material. Easy winner of his last 2 starts; unpenalised for yesterday's win; big player back at 6f.
3	5 3rd (5) (7/1 -17%) Masterclass	7 7/1(-17%)	(5) Masterclass 7/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 6/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 10 days ago. Big player if the race is run to suit. C&D winner off 1lb lower in November; good 3rd at Southwell ten days ago; each-way shout.
3	3 3rd (3) (11/1 +8%) Conquistador	11 11/1(+8%)	(3) Conquistador 11/1, 22/1 and eyeshields on for 1st time, ninth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 25 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Has a bit to prove. Faces a marked drop in grade today and new headgear is tried; considered.
5th	6 5th (6) (11/2 -38%) Maharajas Express	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(6) Maharajas Express 11/2, Latest win at Wolverhampton in December. 5/4, creditable second of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 9 days ago, slowly away. Should be on the premises again. 5f win at Wolverhampton in December; near miss back there last week; contender.
6th	4 6th (4) (20/1 -67%) Golden Passport	20 20/1(-67%)	(4) Golden Passport 20/1, Seventh of 8 in handicap (12/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 23 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Others make more appeal. Has not built on promising stable debut in December; blinkers could help; not dismissed.
7th	7 7th (7) (50/1 -213%) Libra Tiger	50 50/1(-213%)	(7) Libra Tiger 50/1, Good second of 8 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 17/2) 43 days ago. On a good mark if he can build on that. Good 2nd at Kempton six weeks ago; this is a stronger race and others are more appealing.
8th	9 8th (9) (28/1 -40%) Pablo Del Pueblo	28 28/1(-40%)	(9) Pablo Del Pueblo 28/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 11/2, fifth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 13 days ago. Risky proposition at present. On a good mark but he's quirky and hasn't been at his best this winter.
9th	2 9th (2) (13/2 +7%) Bang On The Bell	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(2) Bang On The Bell 13/2, Four wins from 16 runs last year. Didn't need to improve to win 8-runner handicap (4/1) at Lingfield (5f, AW) 46 days ago by neck from Pablo Del Pueblo. Another bold showing expected. Best at 5f but has C&D form & comes here on the back of a Lingfield win; Rossa Ryan booked.

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BANG ON THE BELL made amends for two consecutive seconds when getting up by a neck over 5f at Lingfield on New Year's Eve, and he is just 3lb higher so could prove a tough nut to crack. Maharajas Express, fifth in that race, was then only denied by a short head at Wolverhampton and competes off the same mark so has to be considered. Libra Tiger hit the crossbar at Kempton and also warrants plenty of respect.

HOW IMPRESSIVE was better than ever when scoring at Lingfield 10 days ago and followed up at Kempton on Wednesday, so he's a likely candidate to defy a penalty if in the same form. Maharajas Express and Masterclass are two of several dangers in a warm race for the grade.

Conquistador and How Impressive have claims but BLACKJACK has been threatening and this could be his day.

19:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (7/4 +22%) Sighter	1.75 7/4(+22%)	(2) Sighter 7/4, Promising individual. Third of 7 in maiden (40/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 13 days ago, not knocked about. Makes her handicap debut off a lenient mark so she has to be taken seriously. Improved effort when 3rd at Lingfield last time; moves into handicaps with some potential.
2	1 2nd (1) (5/1 +38%) Crocus Time	5 5/1(+38%)	(1) Crocus Time 5/1, Seventh of 8 in handicap (40/1) at this course (5f) 25 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Has work to do. Yet to sparkle in handicaps but she's down in class and returning to 7f will suit.
3	5 3rd (5) (15/2 -7%) Rhasidat	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(5) Rhasidat 15/2, Latest win at Kempton in January. 13/2, tenth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 16 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Two 7f wins on AW but she flopped last time and needs a new high to come out on top.
4	6 4th (6) (4/1 -14%) Ocean Bliss	4 4/1(-14%)	(6) Ocean Bliss 4/1, Ex-Irish filly who shaped as if still in need of the experience when seventh of 10 in maiden (11/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 12 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Should improve. Well in the mix. Third over C&D on stable debut last month; less good over 6f latest; handicap debut.
5th	4 5th (4) (8/1 -33%) Moreginplease	8 8/1(-33%)	(4) Moreginplease 8/1, Blinkered for 1st time, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap (12/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 12 days ago. Not discounted with headgear again sported. 0-13; often placed but she's not progressing and looks vulnerable to an improver.
6th	3 6th (3) (11/2 -38%) Keen Interest	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(3) Keen Interest 11/2, 6/1, below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 16 days ago on his final run for William Haggas. Makes polytrack debut with hood/tongue strap on and more required. No progress for W Haggas; sold 6,500gns this month; new accessories tried on stable debut.

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Richard Hannon launches a twin-pronged attack and while Crocus Time has dropped to a handy enough mark to warrant consideration, her stable companion SIGHTER possesses more scope for progression and could be the yard's principal player. The daughter of Expert Eye debuts in a handicap from a highly workable mark and has a live chance at the weights, with Alec Voikhansky's 5lb claim a notable factor. Rhasidat is also feared if judged on her Kempton triumph rather than her subsequent Southwell no-show.

A few with chances but SIGHTER looks to start life in handicaps off a handy mark so gets the vote. Ocean Bliss also warrants plenty of respect on his debut in this sphere with Moreginplease appealing as the pick of the rest for minor honours.

A drop into Class 6 and step back up in trip could see CROCUS TIME break her duck. Stablemate Sighter could be the biggest danger.

20:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (12/1 +25%) Awtaad Prince	12 12/1(+25%)	(6) Awtaad Prince 12/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 17/2, eighth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 22 days ago. Back up in trip. Hood on 1st time. Others make more appeal. Mark is tumbling but he needs to turn things around in new headgear.
2	3 2nd (3) (25/1 +24%) Platinum Jubilee	25 25/1(+24%)	(3) Platinum Jubilee 25/1, 25/1, last of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 17 days ago. Hard to make a case for. Out the back in her last three handicaps and has plenty to prove at this new trip.
3	1 3rd (1) (9/2 +10%) Graffiti	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(1) Graffiti 9/2, Two wins from 5 runs last year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in November. 5/1, creditable second of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 26 days ago. Can make presence felt. Clearcut win at Wolverhampton in November and he went close there last month; respected.
4	2 4th (2) (7/1 +13%) Urban Road	7 7/1(+13%)	(2) Urban Road 7/1, Four wins from 15 runs last year. Latest win at Newcastle in January. 11/2, ninth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 11 days ago, not knocked about. Had an excuse last time, so can get back on track. Won at Newcastle (1m2f) last month and has claims if he can recapture that form.
5th	5 5th (5) (11/2 +21%) Jenson Benson	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(5) Jenson Benson 11/2, 4-time course winner. Fourth of 6 in handicap at this course (7f, 15/2) 14 days ago, left poorly placed. Very much one to note back up in distance. C&D winner; on a dangerous mark and looks interesting on this big step back up in trip.
6th	4 6th (4) (2/1 +11%) At Liberty	2 2/1(+11%)	(4) At Liberty 2/1, 12/1, good second of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 6 days ago. Handicapped to win and a bold showing is expected. Had a near miss at Wolverhampton (1m4f) last week and he's on same mark here; big player.
7th	8 7th (8) (12/1 +52%) Hotspur Harry	12 12/1(+52%)	(8) Hotspur Harry 12/1, Unreliable individual. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Seventh of 11 in handicap (22/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 39 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Cheekpieces back on. Others make more appeal. Well handicapped on best form last year but he's a slow starter who has not won since 2022.
8th	9 8th (9) (6/1 -50%) Curtiz	6 6/1(-50%)	(9) Curtiz 6/1, 5/1, won 10-runner handicap at this C&D 28 days ago, well positioned. Should give another good account. Ended long losing over C&D last month and he remains well treated on old form; shortlisted.
9th	7 9th (7) (33/1 -106%) Zooks	33 33/1(-106%)	(7) Zooks 33/1, 11/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at Kempton (11f) 12 days ago. May yet have a bigger effort in her. Nine-race maiden who has been well held back on the Flat the last twice; others preferred.

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With all three of his previous career wins registered at this trip, AT LIBERTY is presented with a good opportunity to add an all-weather success to his profile. A respectable third over this course and distance on his penultimate start, prior to a Wolverhampton near-miss, the five-year-old seems unfazed by Polytrack and another bold showing is predicted given he is officially 1lb well-in. Jenson Benson and Graffiti are the pick of the rest.

AT LIBERTY is well treated and produced his best effort for this stable when runner-up at Wolverhampton 6 days ago, so he's worth chancing to go one better. Jenson Benson looks a danger back up to a suitable distance and Graffiti warrants plenty of respect.

Top of the list is AT LIBERTY, who was only just caught at Wolverhampton last week and is on the same mark on this drop back to 1m2f.

20:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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