14:55 Kelso Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 6 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	8 1st (8) (11/4 +54%) Cracking Rhapsody		2.75 11/4(+54%)																															(8) Cracking Rhapsody 11/4, Perth bumper winner who went in at the first time of asking over hurdles in 2m Hexham novice in November. Better form in defeat since, chasing home the reopposing Ginger Mail on his C&D handicap debut last month. This unexposed sort probably has more to offer. Progressive sort who was a good second to Ginger Mail over C&D last time; contender.
2	1 2nd (1) (15/2 +6%) Jungle Jack		7.5 15/2(+6%)																															(1) Jungle Jack 15/2, Point winner and useful handicap hurdler, successful twice again last season. Seemingly amiss when pulled up on chase debut/return at Wetherby in November and interesting now returning to the smaller obstacles on the back of a breathing operation. 5-9 over hurdles (pulled up in a chase last time); chance on first run after wind surgery.
3	3 3rd (3) (10/3 +5%) Ginger Mail		3.333333 10/3(+5%)																															(3) Ginger Mail 10/3, Largely consistent type who was back to winning ways when seeing off a couple of today's rivals in a small-field race over C&D last month. 4 lb higher in a deeper affair now so more will be needed to follow up. Two good runs with this headgear this term, last time winning a four-runner C&D handicap.
4	4 4th (4) (15/2 -88%) Ip Up		7.5 15/2(-88%)																															(4) Ip Up 15/2, Fair hurdler/chaser in France who has won 2m handicap hurdles at Fakenham and Newcastle since joining this yard. A further 6 lb rise demands more of her but further progress can't be discounted. Has won two mares' handicaps this term, latest off 6lb lower at Newcastle; each-way chance.
5th	7 5th (7) (8/1 +33%) Slugger		8 8/1(+33%)																															(7) Slugger 8/1, Made a winning start over hurdles in C&D novice on return in October. Never involved when sixth of 11 on his Musselburgh handicap debut on New Year's Day but that was after a short break and he might be sharper now. Has a refitted hood combined with the tongue tie he wore last time. C&D novice winner; tried in a hood having pulled hard when sixth in a handicap last time.
6th	2 6th (2) (11/4 -10%) Carnfunnock		2.75 11/4(-10%)																															(2) Carnfunnock 11/4, Winner of Ayr novice and Naas handicap last season. Creditable efforts in handicaps at Haydock and Navan this season and he's down to mark he can be very competitive from. Respected. Good fifth in 2m3f Listed handicap latest; each-way chance but this sharp 2m a concern.

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Ilanz appeared better than ever when landing a 15-runner handicap hurdle at Wincanton on his seasonal bow last month. He warrants respect in his follow-up bid, but an 8lb rise may be enough to thwart him. The downgraded CARNFUNNOCK has some fair form in the book this season and a return to two miles may be enough for the seven-year-old to register a third victory in this discipline. Ginger Mail and Ip Up are sure to have their supporters too.

JUNGLE JACK has dropped back to only 1 lb below the mark he defied at Bangor last spring and might be worth chancing to make a successful return from wind surgery. This is a slight drop in class for Carnfunnock and he's second choice ahead of Cracking Rhapsody, who can turn around last month's C&D form with Ginger Mail on these 4 lb better terms.

In an open race the progressive CRACKING RHAPSODY is taken to reverse last month's C&D form with Ginger Mail on these better terms.

14:55 Kelso Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:10 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 4) 21f - 6 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	4 1st (4) (7/5 +53%) Invincible Nao		1.4 7/5(+53%)																															(4) Invincible Nao 7/5, French juvenile hurdle winner who has proved a consistent sort under both codes for his current yard, fouurth of 13 in handicap chase at Newton Abbot (22f, soft) latest. Merits consideration once more. Pleasing efforts the last twice and he's open to further improvement as a chaser.
2	5 2nd (5) (9/2 +31%) Pearly Island		4.5 9/2(+31%)																															(5) Pearly Island 9/2, Scored twice over hurdles last season and produced best effort of present campaignso far when third in first-time cheekpieces at Warwick (2½m, heavy) recently. Blinkers go on now and in the mix. Should be well handicapped and better latest over fences; blinkers are new but respected.
3	1 3rd (1) (15/2 +46%) El Muchacho		7.5 15/2(+46%)																															(1) El Muchacho 15/2, Point winner who also scored twice over hrudles last January. Plenty of creditable efforts in defeat after but he ran badly on his chasing debut at Stratford in November. Needs subsequent wind surgery to spark a resurgence for new yard. Fair mark on pick of his hurdle form but his chase debut in November was forgettable.
4	6 4th (6) (16/1 +11%) Conceroe		16 16/1(+11%)																															(6) Conceroe 16/1, Bumper/maiden hurdle winner who took a step forward when landing a C&D handicap chase (21.2f, soft) on second start in this sphere. 4 lb rise fair and shouldn't be far away. Goes well here but returning from 15 months off has to be a concern.
2	2 |PU| (2) (4/1 -60%) Imac Wood		4 4/1(-60%)																															(2) Imac Wood 4/1, In excellent form since undergoing a summer wind-op and made it 3-5 in 2m5f Hereford handicap chase last time, always going smoothly. Up another 7 lb but expected to be bang there again. Has not looked back since undergoing wind surgery; up another 7lb for easy Hereford win.
3	3 |PU| (3) (6/1 -243%) Tupelo Mississippi		6 6/1(-243%)																															(3) Tupelo Mississippi 6/1, Dual bumper/maiden hurdle winner who finally got off the mark in this sphere at Kelso (2m6f) last month. Hugely respected despite taking a 5 lb rise. Off a reduced mark he finally came good over fences with a narrow success at Kelso.

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IMAC WOOD has put together quite the record over fences and he sets the standard on the back of another comfortable success at Hereford last month. A 7lb rise and softer ground will make life tougher, but he should have too much for Tupelo Mississippi, who bounced back to form with a determined success at Kelso last time out. A winner over C&D all of 458 days ago, Conceroe is another to consider on his return to action.

IMAC WOOD hasn't looked back since undergoing breathing surgery and can record a fourth success of the season on the back of his strong-travelling Hereford victory last month. Kelso-scorer Tupelo Mississippi is weighted to go close and rates a big threat though, while the reliable Invincible Nao and C&D winner Conceroe command plenty of respect too in a competitive event.

Imac Wood is hard to knock but INVINCIBLE NAO earns preference with this return to softer ground a likely positive for him.

15:10 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 4) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:25 Kelso Handicap Chase (Class 2) 22f - 5 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	2 1st (2) (2/1 -33%) Empire Steel		2 2/1(-33%)																															(2) Empire Steel 2/1, Took this event in 2022 and posted a good second of six in handicap chase at Wetherby (24.2f, heavy) 52 days ago, hindered by error 3 out. Since had a wind op and merits serious consideration eased 1 lb. Won Listed event here last spring and was second in Rowland Meyrick last time; big player.
2	3 2nd (3) (5/2 +25%) Nells Son		2.5 5/2(+25%)																															(3) Nells Son 5/2, Scored on his return to chasing at Carlisle (2m) in October and not discredited when fourth of 10 in handicap chase at Doncaster (16.4f, good) 20 days ago. Shortlisted. Still unexposed over fences and he looks interesting back over this stiffer stamina test.
3	4 3rd (4) (50/1 -213%) Whoshotthesheriff		50 50/1(-213%)																															(4) Whoshotthesheriff 50/1, Won a couple of times in 2021/22 but lightly raced since and pulled up after 14 months off in handicap chase at Wetherby (19.4f, heavy) 22 days ago. Has something to prove. Well treated on his old form but was pulled up on his recent comeback at Wetherby.
1	1 |F| (1) (5/1 -100%) Richmond Lake		5 5/1(-100%)																															(1) Richmond Lake 5/1, Quickly got his act together over fences last season and progressed again to complete a four-timer in 9-runner handicap chase at Aintree in December. However, below par at Cheltenham and Doncaster since so needs to get back on track. Won five handicaps since last January but he's been well below form in last two starts.
5	5 |F| (5) (11/4 +50%) Ned Tanner		2.75 11/4(+50%)																															(5) Ned Tanner 11/4, Scored twice over fences here last season and arrives in decent nick, third of 7 in handicap chase at Haydock (19.9f, heavy) 48 days ago. Possibilities. Triple course winner but he goes up in grade and needs to find more back at this track.

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Nells Son wasn't disgraced when fourth over an extended 2m at Doncaster and he is 1lb lower now so is an interesting contender stepping back up in distance. However, the vote goes to EMPIRE STEEL, who wasn't beaten far into third over 3m2f here before occupying the runner-berth in the Rowland Meyrick. He has had wind surgery since and can repeat his victory of two years ago in this contest. Top-weight Richmond Lake looks the best of the rest.

EMPIRE STEEL found a late error proving costly when runner-up at Wetherby last time out and, now back after a wind op, is taken to repeat his success in the 2022 running. Nells Son and Ned Tanner both arrive in good form and can chase home Sandy Thomson's veteran in that order.

The vote goes to triple course winner EMPIRE STEEL, who chased home a major improver in the Rowland Meyrick at Wetherby last time.

15:25 Kelso Handicap Chase (Class 2) 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:40 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f - 7 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	3 1st (3) (4/1 +11%) For Gina		4 4/1(+11%)																															(3) For Gina 4/1, Hasn't done much wrong since sent handicapping, notching her second success over C&D in November. Posted a solid fourth off a 8 lb higher mark at Plumpton since so he needs considering. C&D winner who looks well handicapped with Alex Chadwick taking off 7lb.
2	5 2nd (5) (11/10 +37%) Hermes Le Gris		1.1 11/10(+37%)																															(5) Hermes Le Gris 11/10, Has hit the ground running for his new yard and easily bagged 14-runner handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (19.6f, heavy) 8 days ago. The one to beat under a 7 lb penalty. Looked way ahead of his mark at Huntingdon and might well deal with this 12lb rise.
3	1 3rd (1) (18/1 -157%) Crem Fresh		18 18/1(-157%)																															(1) Crem Fresh 18/1, Made all in mares' handicap here (20f) on her return in November but her form has nosedived of late. Has something to prove. Course winner but her guard has dropped the last twice and she has a lot of weight.
4	4 4th (4) (17/2 -31%) Little Talks		8.5 17/2(-31%)																															(4) Little Talks 17/2, Lightly-raced maiden who took her form up a notch on his handicap bow when third of 15 at Doncaster (24.4f, soft) 37 days ago, suited by increase in trip. Firmly in the picture. Lightly raced and best form yet when a rallying third of 15 upped to 3m at Doncaster.
5th	6 5th (6) (10/3 +0%) Mistymal		3.333333 10/3(+0%)																															(6) Mistymal 10/3, Irish point winner who posted his best effort on his handicap debut when second of 8 at Southwell (20.4f, soft) 30 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up despite a 2 lb rise with his stamina drawn out more. Left previous hurdle form behind when runner-up on handicap debut at Southwell.
6th	7 6th (7) (20/1 -43%) Eurkash		20 20/1(-43%)																															(7) Eurkash 20/1, It's now 15 runs since his last win in 2020 and he was pulled up in handicap chase at Sedgefield (19.3f, heavy) 35 days ago. Reverts to hurdles for the first time since 2021 with work to do. Only 1-26; two good runs this season but twice poor as well, including last time.
2	2 |PU| (2) (66/1 -450%) Mountain Bay		66 66/1(-450%)																															(2) Mountain Bay 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden who showed some ability when fifth in Wincanton novice in November. Needs to bounce back now handicapping however after lesser showings at Exeter and Plumpton since. Unraced beyond 2m4f but doesn't look obviously well treated for this handicap debut.

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HERMES LE GRIS has been a revelations since joining the Robbie Llewellyn stable and he could be arriving on a hat-trick but for an untimely fall two out when leading at Southwell on his penultimate start. The seven-year-old has since gone in at Huntingdon and he gets the vote ahead of For Gina, who was an easy winner over C&D last November, and the improving Mistymal.

HERMES LE GRIS is thriving under the expert tutelage of Robbie Llewellyn and a 7 lb penalty for his facile Huntingdon victory doesn't look sufficient to prevent him from following up. Mistymal appeals as the one to give him most to do on the back of an improved Southwell second, with the lightly-raced Little Talks and C&D winner For Gina also in the mix.

It's difficult to get away from HERMES LE GRIS (nap) who has turned over a new leaf for Robbie Llewellyn and bolted up at Huntingdon.

15:40 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:47 Dundalk Handicap 5f - 11 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	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
9	9 (9) (5/1 +38%) Phil's Dream		5 5/1(+38%)																															(9) Phil's Dream 5/1, C&D winner. Winner here in January. 13/2, creditable third of 14 in handicap at this course (6f) 2 days ago. Shortlist material. Sprang a surprise when getting off the mark over C&D; solid 3rd over 6f two days ago.
1	2 1st (2) (11/8 +59%) Billboa		1.375 11/8(+59%)																															(2) Billboa 11/8, Career best when winning 9-runner maiden at this course (6f, 6/5) 65 days ago, driven out. Merits consideration. Made all to win a 6f maiden here beating a subsequent winner; respected on h'cap debut.
2	5 2nd (5) (10/3 +0%) Samrogue		3.333333 10/3(+0%)																															(5) Samrogue 10/3, 4-time C&D winner who landed 14-runner handicap here 58 days ago, despite being slowly away. Thriving at present so she's a player once more. Four-time C&D winner has been in fine form lately and another big run is likely.
3	1 3rd (1) (11/1 -22%) Army Of India		11 11/1(-22%)																															(1) Army Of India 11/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022 and below-par third of 4 in minor event at this course (6f, 16/1) 7 days ago. Three-time AW winner in UK; best run for this yard came over 6f last week; needs a repeat.
4	4 4th (4) (25/1 -56%) So Majestic		25 25/1(-56%)																															(4) So Majestic 25/1, Seventh of 8 in handicap at Bellewstown (5f, good, 7/1). Off 171 days. Hood back on. Needs a couple of these to falter. Dual turf winner hasn't shone in two starts here and is coming back after a break.
5th	6 5th (6) (6/1 +8%) Sam's Xpress		6 6/1(+8%)																															(6) Sam's Xpress 6/1, C&D winner. Fair fifth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (13/2) 7 days ago. Enters calculations. Dual course winner weakened after a break over C&D last week; can run well.
6th	8 6th (8) (18/1 -50%) Cuban Grey		18 18/1(-50%)																															(8) Cuban Grey 18/1, Creditable third of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 17/2) 51 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Mike Murphy & Michael Keady. Cheekpieces back on and not ruled out. Two wins in UK incl' AW and consistent enough; could run well on stable debut.
7th	12 7th (12) (8/1 +60%) Adams Barbour		8 8/1(+60%)																															(12) Adams Barbour 8/1, 5-time C&D winner. Twenty one runs since last win in 2022. 20/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at this course (6f) 2 days ago. Three-time course winner has dropped a long way in the handicap but needs a revival.
8th	10 8th (10) (33/1 -32%) Hezahunk		33 33/1(-32%)																															(10) Hezahunk 33/1, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. Eleventh of 14 in claimer at this course (7f, 33/1) 14 days ago. Down in trip. Something to find on form. Maiden has run well at times but was poor in a claimer last time so has to rebound.
9th	3 9th (3) (10/1 -67%) Livingston Range		10 10/1(-67%)																															(3) Livingston Range 10/1, Course winner. Creditable third of 10 in handicap (20/1) at this course (6f) 16 days ago. Can give a good account. Course winner over 6f ran a solid race over that trip last time but has the speed for 5f.
10th	11 10th (11) (80/1 -142%) Haumea		80 80/1(-142%)																															(11) Haumea 80/1, First run since leaving Sir Mark Prescott when thirteenth of 14 to Phil's Dream in handicap at this C&D (50/1) 21 days ago. Tough to assess at present. Runner-up on AW final UK start; hit the stalls on debut for this yard; is better than that.

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Cuban Grey doesn't have the most appealing of strike-rates but she had been running well before switching stables recently and must be respected, although SAMROGUE, a winner on two of her last three starts, is still fancied to continue her successful partnership with the excellent Oisin McSweeney. Billboa was on target in a maiden over 6f here and is interesting returned to handicaps, while Army Of India is also noted.

SAMROGUE arrives at the top of her game so is fancied to defy a 5 lb rise in the weights and bag a fifth C&D victory having shown a tidy turn of foot to score here last time. Billboa is feared most on the back of his own course success, with Livingston Range and Sam's Xpress also firmly in the picture in an open handicap.

Preference is for handicap debutant BILLBOA who beat a subsequent winner over 6f in a maiden but should have the speed for this trip.

15:47 Dundalk Handicap 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:00 Kelso Handicap Chase (Class 3) 23f - 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	2 1st (2) (8/13 +69%) Special Rate		0.615385 8/13(+69%)																															(2) Special Rate 8/13, Has enjoyed a most productive campaign over hurdles/fences, quickly leaving behind a lesser effort when making it 6 wins from 7 starts this season in handicap at this C&D last month. Scored with a bit in hand on his latest outing so he has to be respected. Up 18lb having won four from five over fences, latest over C&D; conditions suit.
3	3 |F| (3) (5/4 +79%) Imperial Merlin		1.25 5/4(+79%)																															(3) Imperial Merlin 5/4, Took well to hurdling last season, winning 3 times including novice handicap at Ayr in April. Sent chasing on his second start of the current campaign, was yet to be asked for effort when stumbling on landing 3 out at this course (22.3f) in December. Open to improvement. Decent novice hurdler last term; plenty of promise on chase debut; tough task here.

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SPECIAL RATE is three from four over fences after securing a C&D victory by just over two lengths when denying a hot favourite. Philip Kirby's gelding is 5lb higher now, but he is clearly improving at a rapid rate of knots and can continue his progression. Imperial Merlin was well held on his chase debut here in December but could easily take a step forward, with improvement likely. Giovinco would take all the beating but he won a match at Newcastle on Thursday.

GIOVINCO possibly found the race coming too soon in the Grade 1 Kauto Star on Boxing Day, 18 days on from his good effort behind Stay Away Fay at Sandown, so he can bounce back to winning ways if taking up this engagement. Special Rate looks the biggest threat as he bids for a seventh win of the season, though Imperial Merlin could take a step forward from his chase debut.

The promising Giovinco won with ease in a two-runner race yesterday. If he is absent, this would be a fine chance for SPECIAL RATE.

16:00 Kelso Handicap Chase (Class 3) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:10 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 10 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	3 1st (3) (10/3 +17%) Sixties Chic		3.333333 10/3(+17%)																															(3) Sixties Chic 10/3, C&D winner. Latest win at Lingfield in December. 6/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 41 days ago. Not out of things dropping back in trip. Held in Class 5 on last three starts but returning to this grade should be beneficial.
2	2 2nd (2) (10/3 -48%) Back Tomorrow		3.333333 10/3(-48%)																															(2) Back Tomorrow 10/3, Lightly-raced filly who has made a bright start switched to AW, making it 2 wins from last 3 starts when taking 7-runner handicap at Southwell (6f) 17 days ago. Handy draw to work from and sound claims from 4 lb higher mark. 2-3 on AW and she had a bit to spare at Southwell latest; strong claims up 4lb.
3	1 3rd (1) (28/1 -180%) Blazing Hot		28 28/1(-180%)																															(1) Blazing Hot 28/1, Course winner. Latest win at Southwell in January. 14/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 20 days ago, weakening over 1f out. Up in trip. Below par in two runs since his 5f Southwell win last month; 0-17 over 6f+.
4	9 4th (9) (16/1 -33%) Porfin		16 16/1(-33%)																															(9) Porfin 16/1, C&D winner. 3½ lengths sixth of 7 to Back Tomorrow in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 11/2) 17 days ago. Work to do if he's to come out on top here. Multiple winner but he hasn't found his best form so far this winter.
5th	10 5th (10) (12/1 +40%) Empress Of Bough		12 12/1(+40%)																															(10) Empress Of Bough 12/1, Winner at Dundalk in October. Tenth of 14 in handicap back at that venue (6f, 11/1) 31 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. 1-18 in Ireland; not at her best last month and eligible for weaker races than this.
6th	4 6th (4) (7/2 -5%) Glamorous Express		3.5 7/2(-5%)																															(4) Glamorous Express 7/2, Latest win at Lingfield in November. Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap back at that venue (5f) 14 days ago, nearest finish. Worth another crack at this trip. Returning to 6f can help & he's on a fair mark; draw could have been kinder.
7th	6 7th (6) (9/2 +63%) South Dakota Sioux		4.5 9/2(+63%)																															(6) South Dakota Sioux 9/2, Course winner. Eighth of 9 in handicap at this course (7.2f, 10/1) 42 days ago, losing place home turn. Worth noting if the market speaks in his favour. Course winner (7f); two contrasting runs for this yard but he has the ability to feature.
8th	7 8th (7) (50/1 -257%) All In The Hips		50 50/1(-257%)																															(7) All In The Hips 50/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 18 runs last year. Latest win at Chelmsford City in January. Sixth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (15/2) 10 days ago. Needs to leave that behind if she's to figure here. Below par here ten days ago and partnered by an inexperienced apprentice today.
9th	8 9th (8) (18/1 -50%) Ballysax Lil' Mick		18 18/1(-50%)																															(8) Ballysax Lil' Mick 18/1, Irish raider who wasn't disgraced when fifth of 12 in maiden at Dundalk (6f) in October, leading until 2f out and no extra. Absent since but he's another worth monitoring in the betting for positive vibes returned to handicaps. 0-12 in Ireland but has some pieces of form that make him of interest.
10th	5 10th (5) (9/1 -13%) Late Arrival		9 9/1(-13%)																															(5) Late Arrival 9/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 9/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) in August. Absent since but returns to action on a potentially handy mark and the betting may prove a useful guide. Well handicapped and betting can guide as to expectation levels back from six months off.

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BACK TOMORROW has been in terrific form since switching to the all-weather and a 4lb rise of her most recent success at Southwell may not be enough to prevent her from following up. Stepping up in trip looks like a good move for Glamorous Express, having finished off well over shorter the last twice, while C&D winner Sixties Chic is another with the form to get involved.

BACK TOMORROW is less exposed than most and posted a career-best display to make it 2 wins from her 3 starts on AW at Southwell 17 days ago. She can defy a 4 lb rise in the weights and come out on top again. Sixties Chic, returned to 6f, and Glamorous Express head up the dangers, whilst Late Arrival and Ballysax Lil' Mick are others worth keeping an eye on.

Sixties Chic is a big player back into a Class 6 but the progressive BACK TOMORROW can go in again before having her sights raised.

16:10 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:15 Fakenham Hunter Chase (Class 5) 24f - 5 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	3 1st (3) (5/6 -4%) Secret Investor		0.833333 5/6(-4%)																															(3) Secret Investor 5/6, Just a useful chaser nowadays but boosted an excellent strike rate in this sphere when scoring at Stratford 8 months ago. Looks the one to beat on return. Quality performer back in the day and still prolific in hunter chases.
2	6 2nd (6) (6/1 +57%) Grand Roi		6 6/1(+57%)																															(6) Grand Roi 6/1, Fair chaser. Visored for 1st time, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (23.9f, good to soft, 20/1) 91 days ago. Has made the frame both starts in points, runner-up last time. Not completely dismissed. Formerly smart and returns to rules action after respectable runs in two points.
3	5 3rd (5) (80/1 +20%) Cooldine Bog		80 80/1(+20%)																															(5) Cooldine Bog 80/1, Not the force of old and, while he was third in a point last month, he's likely to be outclassed here. Close up in a recent point but struggles in those races these days and he looks outclassed.
8	8 |U| (8) (2/1 +64%) Tigerbythetail		2 2/1(+64%)																															(8) Tigerbythetail 2/1, Fair form under Rules and has won all 7 outings in points subsequently. This is a tougher assignment than he's been facing but he's an obvious player/ Has won seven of his eight points and the defeat came due a late fall when clear.
2	2 |PU| (2) (22/1 -38%) Cybernetic		22 22/1(-38%)																															(2) Cybernetic 22/1, Fairly useful chaser. First run since leaving H&G.Lageneste & Macaire, running below form when unseated rider in hunter chase at Warwick (24f, heavy, 18/1) on UK NH debut 25 days ago. Ran well to a point at Warwick but was tired and beaten when unseating late on.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content,

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The vote goes to SECRET INVESTOR, who has not been seen since landing the Horse and Hound Cup at Stratford in June of last year. Paul Nicholls' 12-year-old has a creditable record when fresh and his record under Natalie Parker (3-4) is another positive. Spyglass Hill heads the list of dangers from Tigerbythetail, who has been in good form between the flags.

SECRET INVESTOR still has plenty of class and he's tough to beat in this sphere, so he gets the nod ahead of Tigerbythetail, who has a tremendous record in points. Spyglass Hill is a definite player if he can avoid mistakes.

The best horse in this field is SECRET INVESTOR and he's always been good when fresh. The danger could be Tigerbythetail.

16:15 Fakenham Hunter Chase (Class 5) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:22 Dundalk Claimer 8f - 12 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	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) (8/11 +78%) Ransom		0.727273 8/11(+78%)																															(1) Ransom 8/11, Fairly useful gelding. C&D winner. Respectable third of 13 in C&D handicap 7 days ago. Should give a good account dropped into a claimer. Without a win for over a year but running consistently in defeat and sets a good standard.
2	10 2nd (10) (22/1 -120%) May Night		22 22/1(-120%)																															(10) May Night 22/1, 25/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 16 days ago. Back down in trip. Has struggled to make an impact in Ireland despite a falling handicap mark from 7f to 1m4f.
3	12 3rd (12) (16/1 -33%) Allo Arry		16 16/1(-33%)																															(12) Allo Arry 16/1, Fair gelding. Tenth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (9/2) 7 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Back down to his last winning mark now and tried in a visor but others more likely.
4	3 4th (3) (14/1 +0%) Fleetfootsoldier		14 14/1(+0%)																															(3) Fleetfootsoldier 14/1, Fair gelding. C&D winner. Three wins from 8 runs last year. Latest win here in November. Respectable seventh of 14 in handicap at this C&D (13/2) 21 days ago, not ideally placed. Two-time winner on this surface; could struggle to make an impact under these conditions.
5th	5 5th (5) (4/1 +33%) Notforalongtime		4 4/1(+33%)																															(5) Notforalongtime 4/1, C&D winner. Latest win here (7f) in December. Respectable second of 14 in claimer at this course (7f, 13/2) 14 days ago. Should be in the thick of things again. Two of his wins here have come over this trip and every chance that he can make an impact.
6th	6 6th (6) (9/1 +10%) Snag It		9 9/1(+10%)																															(6) Snag It 9/1, Fair gelding. Course winner. Latest win here in November. Good second of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f, 11/1) 14 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Back down in trip. Better over 1m2f; likely to make a bold bid from the front but likely to fall short.
7th	2 7th (2) (9/1 -80%) Pierre Lapin		9 9/1(-80%)																															(2) Pierre Lapin 9/1, Fairly useful gelding. C&D winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable eighth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (9/2) 14 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Nothing like the horse he was but has found plenty of excuses not to win as well.
8th	7 8th (7) (16/1 -100%) Chica Power		16 16/1(-100%)																															(7) Chica Power 16/1, Fair mare. Course winner. 10/3, creditable fifth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f) 16 days ago. Best form is over 7f; despite the attractive rider booking, she looks set for a minor role.
9th	13 9th (13) (100/1 -52%) Man Is King		100 100/1(-52%)																															(13) Man Is King 100/1, Modest gelding. Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. Sixth of 13 in handicap (28/1) at this C&D 35 days ago, slowly away. Easy to look elsewhere. Moderate maiden rated 42 and has a mountain to climb here.
10th	11 10th (11) (125/1 -25%) Maestro Stick		125 125/1(-25%)																															(11) Maestro Stick 125/1, Modest gelding. Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 28/1, tenth of 13 in handicap at this course (7f). Off 100 days. Recent form provides little encouragement and sharply up against it on ratings.
11th	4 11th (4) (33/1 -891%) Tai Sing Yeh		33 33/1(-891%)																															(4) Tai Sing Yeh 33/1, Fairly useful gelding. Below form fourth of 10 in claimer (3/1) at this course (6f), unable to sustain effort. Off 100 days. Significantly back up in trip. Booking of Keane a plus. Good chance on these terms if back to his best. Has not tackled this trip for a while but does stay and the rider booking an obvious plus.
12th	9 12th (9) (200/1 -100%) Lightupthesky		200 200/1(-100%)																															(9) Lightupthesky 200/1, Modest filly. 125/1, tenth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f). Off 119 days. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Plenty to find on form. Modest sort rated a meagre 37 so lots on at the weights here; cheekpieces tried.

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

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The booking of champion jockey Colin Keane aboard TAI SING YEH would appear to signal a statement of intent. The admirable 10-year-old has stamina to prove at this trip, but recent performances would suggest a return to the mile might hold the key to James McAuley's veteran. Notforalongtime has been running well in similar events of late and appeals as a likely candidate. Pierre Lapin isn't the force of old, but he ought to be more than capable at this level.

TAI SING YEH had gone off the boil when last seen in November but is a classy sort for claiming level if a 3-month break has had a reviving effect. Ransom has been placed twice in handicaps here in recent weeks and is second choice ahead of Laura Hourigan's Notforalongtime.

A good standard here is set by RANSOM, who has been running very consistently and has race conditions in his favour

16:22 Dundalk Claimer 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:32 Kelso Handicap Chase (Class 3) 17f - 4 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	2 1st (2) (11/8 +0%) Escapeandevade		1.375 11/8(+0%)																															(2) Escapeandevade 11/8, Hurdles winner who bounced back to best in first-time cheekpieces when doubling chase tally at Sedgefield (17f, heavy) 3 weeks ago, seeing things out better than usual. Consistency not his strong suit but claims if replicating that here. Career-low mark when winning at Sedgefield last time; back up 5lb but conditions suit.
2	3 2nd (3) (7/4 +13%) Dubai Days		1.75 7/4(+13%)																															(3) Dubai Days 7/4, C&D winner who suggested he's coming to the boil when fourth of 7 in handicap here (23.4f) last month, despite some indifferent jumping. Versatile as regards trip and he could just be worth chancing to come out on top. C&D winner; fourth over 2m7f here last time and is worth considering despite shorter trip.
3	4 3rd (4) (5/1 -50%) Salamanca Bay		5 5/1(-50%)																															(4) Salamanca Bay 5/1, Wide margin winner of a Thurles maiden hurdle but much too free on belated return/chase debut for new yard at Ayr in December. Subsequent Warwick effort in 2-runner affair was disappointing and he's tough to assess at present. Strong-pulling front-runner who has shown little over fences this term; plenty to prove.
4	1 4th (1) (15/2 +6%) Marshalled		7.5 15/2(+6%)																															(1) Marshalled 15/2, Winning hurdler/chaser in Ireland and better than ever when doubling tally for new yard at Cartmel (21f) in August. May of needed first start for 5 months at Wetherby in January and this rates less demanding. Two wins over further last year but too free over 2m3f latest; best form on faster ground.

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

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Escapeandevade was able to exploit a drop in the ratings when winning at Sedgefield three weeks ago and he merits respect off 5lb higher, but it might pay to side with DUBAI DAYS. Nick Alexander's charge took a step in the right direction when fourth here recently and, from 1lb below his last winning mark, this could be a good opportunity. Marshalled can chase the pair home, ahead of Salamanca Bay.

DUBAI DAYS usually comes good around this time of year and, having displayed encouraging signs over further here 33 days ago, this former C&D winner could be worth chancing to build on that effort here. Escapeandevade, a good winner in first-time cheekpieces (retained here) at Sedgefield 3 weeks ago can also feature with a repeat.

Although put up 5lb for his Sedgefield win, ESCAPEANDEVADE (nap) has plenty going for him with doubts about his rivals.

16:32 Kelso Handicap Chase (Class 3) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:40 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 8 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	6 1st (6) (11/1 -38%) El Hombre		11 11/1(-38%)																															(6) El Hombre 11/1, Veteran. 3-time C&D winner. 12/1, took step back in right direction from easing mark when third of 8 in handicap at this C&D 10 days ago, keeping on. Not ruled out in this sort of company. Placed a couple of times this winter, including C&D latest; bit more needed to win.
2	4 2nd (4) (7/2 +30%) Kitaab		3.5 7/2(+30%)																															(4) Kitaab 7/2, 11/1, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 11 days ago, leading 1f out and hanging badly left. Can't be dismissed under a penalty for all he's not the easiest of rides. Well on top latest despite hanging to his left; could have more to come as a sprinter.
3	1 3rd (1) (9/4 +59%) Mumayaz		2.25 9/4(+59%)																															(1) Mumayaz 9/4, Arrives on a lengthy losing run but consistency impossible to knock, again running with credit when fourth of 10 in handicap here (7.2f) 4 days ago. Equally effective at this shorter trip and highly likely he'll be thereabouts again. Admirably consistent but he finds winning difficult; more minor money on the cards.
4	8 4th (8) (13/2 -18%) Carlton And Co		6.5 13/2(-18%)																															(8) Carlton And Co 13/2, Just the one win from 22 starts but she comes here on the back of a good second behind a thriving sort at Newcastle (6f) 2 weeks ago, challenging final 1f and keeping on. Fancied to feature again from handy draw. Chased home a thriving rival at Newcastle latest; unexposed in the visor; each-way shout.
5th	3 5th (3) (11/1 -47%) Revolucion		11 11/1(-47%)																															(3) Revolucion 11/1, Came in for a more patient ride when belatedly shedding maiden tag over C&D in December. Best effort since when third of 7 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 17 days ago and each-way possibilities once more. His one win from 20 starts came over C&D; often refuses to settle; each-way claims again.
6th	5 6th (5) (12/1 -71%) Warminster		12 12/1(-71%)																															(5) Warminster 12/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2023. Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (4/1) 10 days ago. Front-runner who has been knocking at the door for his new yard; drawn higher than ideal.
7th	7 7th (7) (7/2 -56%) Alafdhal		3.5 7/2(-56%)																															(7) Alafdhal 7/2, Prolific on AW last winter and, having been re-united with this yard confirmed more positive signs from sliding mark when landing 11-runner C&D handicap 3 weeks ago, by neck from Warminster. Remains with handicapping scope and big shout in follow-up bid. Overcame adversity to win over C&D three weeks ago; still well treated up 2lb; big chance.
8th	2 8th (2) (25/1 +0%) Lewis Barnes		25 25/1(+0%)																															(2) Lewis Barnes 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 150/1, matched pick of form in maidens when fifth of 10 in handicap at this course (7.2f) 31 days ago. Eased 2 lb subsequently and he's far less exposed than most. One to note if market speaks in his favour. Has hinted at ability over 7f here; drops in trip and class; betting can guide.

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

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ALAFDHAL deservedly regained the winning thread over C&D last time out, in a race that has worked out well since, and a 2lb rise could underestimate the six-year-old as he looks to notch up an eighth career victory. Similar comments apply to Kitaab, who got off the mark at Southwell recently and is likely to be thereabouts again under a 5lb penalty. Recent C&D winner Jumira Bridge and Revolucion cannot be ruled out either.

ALAFDHAL came in for a well-judged ride as he took advantage of an easing mark over C&D 3 weeks ago and, remaining with plenty of handicapping scope on his AW form last winter, he looks to hold sound claims in his follow-up bid. Carlton And Co, following her good second at Newcastle, and the ultra-consistent Mumayaz head up the dangers. Jumira Bridge is another to consider.

Competitive fare but ALAFDHAL still looks ahead of the handicapper and he can prove too strong for Carlton And Co.

16:40 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:50 Fakenham NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f - 7 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) (4/9 +40%) Farland		0.444444 4/9(+40%)																															(1) Farland 4/9, Half-brother to smart 2½m-2¾m hurdle winner Minella Cocooner and has already showed plenty in a couple of bumpers, albeit not looking straightforward when second at Aintree on debut for this yard. Sets a good standard. Showed some quirks at Aintree but ran to a good level in finishing a close second.
2	2 2nd (2) (80/1 -21%) Jack Out Of Reach		80 80/1(-21%)																															(2) Jack Out Of Reach 80/1, Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser Jubilympics. Down the field at Lingfield on debut, however, and looks more one for the longer term. 150-1 and beaten about 20l in a useful AW bumper at Lingfield a month ago.
3	3 3rd (3) (16/1 -100%) Lumi Plugin		16 16/1(-100%)																															(3) Lumi Plugin 16/1, Sister to 2m hurdle winner Robin's Dream and showed a bit when fifth at Fontwell first time out. More required but should have learned from that initial Well related; 13-2 at Fontwell (soft) and showed promise in finishing a near 6l third.
4	6 4th (6) (6/1 -20%) Wiltshire Wonder		6 6/1(-20%)																															(6) Wiltshire Wonder 6/1, 30,000 gns 3-y-o, Wootton Bassett gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners on Flat, including smart 11f-16.2f winner Enbihaar. Dam ran once on Flat in France. Of obvious interest on debut. 30,000gns 3yo; seventh foal; half-brother to 4 winners including Group 2 winner Enbihaar.
5th	4 5th (4) (13/2 -30%) Secret Des Dieux		6.5 13/2(-30%)																															(4) Secret Des Dieux 13/2, £70,000 3-y-o, Zarak gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners on Flat, including 11.5f winner in France Mauves Sur Loire. Makes plenty of appeal. £70,000 3yo; dam unraced half-sister to hurdle/useful 2m chase winner Pistol Park.
6th	5 6th (5) (66/1 -65%) Sixty Plus		66 66/1(-65%)																															(5) Sixty Plus 66/1, €15,000 3-y-o, Diamond Boy gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (15f-2¼m winner in France) Echiquier Royal. 15,000euros 3yo; newcomer from a yard that's 0-25 in bumpers recent seasons.
7th	7 7th (7) (16/1 -100%) Kissogram		16 16/1(-100%)																															(7) Kissogram 16/1, Ruler of The World filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including bumper winner/modest/temperamental chaser Dubai Guest. Dam 9.5f-1½m winner. Looks interesting on paper. Flat-geared trainer is 4-12 in bumpers the last five seasons so she's tough to dismiss.

LTO Selection:hiden content,

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Fourth in the typically warm Goffs Defender Bumper at the Punchestown Festival last April, FARLAND found only one too strong next time, when filling the runner-up spot at Aintree on Boxing Day. With the prospect of more to come, this looks to be a golden opportunity for the son of Getaway. Lumi Plugin shaped with promise on his debut and he looks the most likely threat, while Wootton Bassett gelding Wiltshire Wonder merits closer inspection in the betting ahead of his first start.

FARLAND was wayward under pressure when second at Aintree last time but he's done enough in two outings to date to think he's capable of landing a race of this nature. Secret des Dieux and Wiltshire Wonder both have notable Flat pedigrees, so they're worth monitoring in the betting.

Unless one of the newcomers is decidedly useful, Aintree runner-up FARLAND should be extremely difficult to beat.

16:50 Fakenham NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:57 Dundalk Maiden 8f - 13 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	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (6/1 +50%) Badda Bing		6 6/1(+50%)																															(2) Badda Bing 6/1, €8,000 foal, €26,000 yearling, City Light colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including winner up to 1m Jet Setteuse and 1m-1¼m winner Caramelito, both useful in France. Bred to have a future and needs checking out in the betting on debut. Potentially interesting debutant and not one to dismiss by any means.
2	1 2nd (1) (4/5 +47%) Al Mudhaffar		0.8 4/5(+47%)																															(1) Al Mudhaffar 4/5, 145,000 gns yearling, Wootton Bassett colt. Closely related to 2-y-o 9.5f winner Nuwaies and half-brother to useful winner up to 1¼m Don Diego de Vega, both in France. Interesting newcomer. Cost 145,00Gns as a yearling and will not have to be a star to land this on debut.
3	13 3rd (13) (20/1 -100%) Armada Rising		20 20/1(-100%)																															(13) Armada Rising 20/1, €30,000 foal, €30,000 yearling, 3,000 gns 2-y-o, Phoenix of Spain filly. Half-sister to 6f winner Havana Rum. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 7f winner Hunt. The betting should guide to expectations. Good mix of speed and stamina in her pedigree; could well be capable of a big run.
4	7 4th (7) (3/1 -100%) Hoover Dam		3 3/1(-100%)																															(7) Hoover Dam 3/1, Thrice-raced colt. Second of 14 in maiden (22/1) at this C&D 35 days ago. Getting better with each recent run. Touched off late by a Joseph O'Brien newcomer over C&D last month; should not be far away.
5th	14 5th (14) (5/1 +29%) Enniscoffee		5 5/1(+29%)																															(14) Enniscoffee 5/1, Showed a bit when fifth of 13 in maiden at this C&D (66/1) on debut 70 days ago. Caught the eye when a staying fifth in a C&D maiden in December; respected.
6th	6 6th (6) (125/1 -150%) Highland Mist		125 125/1(-150%)																															(6) Highland Mist 125/1, Twice-raced gelding. Seventh of 10 in maiden (125/1) at this course (10.7f) 16 days ago. Back down in trip. Soundly beaten in two maidens and needs this for a mark.
7th	3 7th (3) (33/1 -175%) Dark Blue Diamond		33 33/1(-175%)																															(3) Dark Blue Diamond 33/1, Once-raced gelding. Eighth of 14 in maiden (25/1) at this course (7f) on debut 21 days ago. Showed some promise in a 7f maiden here last month; step up to 1m should suit.
8th	5 8th (5) (125/1 -279%) Hanoi		125 125/1(-279%)																															(5) Hanoi 125/1, Twice-raced colt. 80/1, first run since leaving Josh Halley when ninth of 13 in maiden at this C&D 14 days ago. Well beaten in two maidens, most recently on his stable debut here two weeks ago.
9th	9 9th (9) (150/1 -50%) Stall The Ball		150 150/1(-50%)																															(9) Stall The Ball 150/1, Thrice-raced gelding. 125/1, seventh of 8 in claimer at Fairyhouse (7f, good to soft). Off 151 days. First run for yard after leaving Joseph Anthony Murray. Debuts for the Mulvany yard here; unlikely player but could be worth watching.
10th	4 10th (4) (50/1 -100%) Galway Man		50 50/1(-100%)																															(4) Galway Man 50/1, Raa Atoll colt. Dam unraced. Hoover Dam looks the stable first strong unless the betting hints otherwise. Bred to appreciate further and looks an unlikely player here.
11th	10 11th (10) (150/1 -50%) The Man Above		150 150/1(-50%)																															(10) The Man Above 150/1, Twice-raced gelding. Tenth of 11 in maiden at Bellewstown (7.8f, good to soft, 150/1). Off 7 months. Beat one rival in two starts on turf last summer; makes no appeal.
12th	8 12th (8) (150/1 -200%) Solar Drive		150 150/1(-200%)																															(8) Solar Drive 150/1, Once-raced gelding. 40/1, tenth of 13 in maiden at this C&D on debut 14 days ago. Down the field on debut here two weeks ago; likely to fare better in handicaps later.
13th	12 13th (12) (40/1 -100%) Ulfhada		40 40/1(-100%)																															(12) Ulfhada 40/1, £30,000 yearling, Showcasing colt. Dam, Swedish 6f winner, half-sister to smart 2-y-o 7f/1m winner Powerful Breeze. Newcomer with some good winners in his family; best watched though.

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

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Having been narrowly denied over track and trip last month, Hoover Dam merits the utmost respect, but a chance can be taken on newcomer AL MUDHAFFAR. A son of Wootton Bassett and a relative of two above-average types, the 145,000gns purchase might not need to be anything out of the ordinary to strike first time, for all that a wide draw is far from ideal. Enniscoffee displayed signs of ability on her racecourse bow and could be thereabouts given natural improvement.

If HOOVER DAM can continue his trend for race-on-race progression he might be able to get off the mark at the fourth time of asking. Joseph O'Brien newcomer Al Mudhaffar would rate a big danger if the betting suggests he's fancied. Badda Bing is another debutant who makes some paper appeal.

The choice is Carriganog newcomer AL MUDHAFFAR, a 145,000Gns yearling who won't have to be a superstar to land this on debut

16:57 Dundalk Maiden 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:02 Kelso NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f - 12 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	5 1st (5) (6/4 +63%) Dedicated Hero		1.5 6/4(+63%)																															(5) Dedicated Hero 6/4, Placed in point and solid start under Rules when third at Carlisle 4 months ago. Likely to be on the premises again. Promising third on his rules debut at Carlisle and he's respected back from another break.
2	7 2nd (7) (9/2 +78%) Malicash		4.5 9/2(+78%)																															(7) Malicash 9/2, Malinas gelding who has offerd something to work on amidst inexperience on his first two starts. May be more clued up this time, so not dismissed. Enters the reckoning on his debut third over C&D but he faded at Ayr last time.
3	4 3rd (4) (10/1 -25%) Cushendun		10 10/1(-25%)																															(4) Cushendun 10/1, Telescope gelding who has shaped like a stayer in finishing third on his first two outings. Can make his presence felt if the emphasis is on stamina. Third in his two runs at Ayr late last year but he needs to find some improvement.
4	1 4th (1) (17/2 +66%) Balking		8.5 17/2(+66%)																															(1) Balking 17/2, £36,000 3-y-o, Balko gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful French hurdler/chaser Kapking. Makes some appeal on pedigree but may need more time. £36,000 3yo; yard 1-5 in bumpers last season and market should guide on debut.
5th	6 5th (6) (22/1 +12%) Lance Les Des		22 22/1(+12%)																															(6) Lance Les Des 22/1, Half-brother to numerous winners on Flat, including useful German 6f-1m winner Manipura. Dam 7f/1m winner in Germany. Stamina might be an issue but stable does get the odd bumper winner. Flat-bred 5yo who makes his debut in a bumper and market should be informative.
6th	12 6th (12) (25/1 -25%) Authorized Mission		25 25/1(-25%)																															(12) Authorized Mission 25/1, Tongue tied when down the field at Newcastle on debut 55 days ago. Needs to leave that form well behind if he's to have any chance here. Made a low-key start at Newcastle in December and he needs plenty of progress up in trip.
7th	11 7th (11) (7/1 -17%) Santapietra		7 7/1(-17%)																															(11) Santapietra 7/1, €34,000 3-y-o, £40,000 4-y-o, Flemensfirth mare. Dam (h123) 2m hurdle winner, also 17f winner on Flat in France. Wears tongue strap. Runner-up on second of 2 starts in Irish points (Nov 12). Changed hands for £40,000 after a close second in an Irish point; respected on rules debut.
8th	13 8th (13) (14/1 +58%) Wor Lad		14 14/1(+58%)																															(13) Wor Lad 14/1, Harbour Law gelding. Dam (h81), placed over hurdles, 13f-16.2f winner on Flat. Yard has uninspiring record in bumpers (3-43) in recent years and others look more likely.
9th	10 9th (10) (66/1 -32%) Disco Annie		66 66/1(-32%)																															(10) Disco Annie 66/1, Runner-up completed start in points (Nov 2022) but failed to beat a rival at Aintree on Rules debut. Others are more persuasive. Tailed off on her rules debut at Aintree in December and hood is now added.
10th	14 10th (14) (18/1 -50%) Caledonian Pearl		18 18/1(-50%)																															(14) Caledonian Pearl 18/1, Nathaniel filly who shaped better than the result at Huntingdon on debut and warrants consideration with more to come. Didn't live up to market expectations at Huntingdon and she needs improvement.
11th	8 11th (8) (18/1 -64%) Theonetowatch		18 18/1(-64%)																															(8) Theonetowatch 18/1, Showed a bit when sixth of 15 in bumper at Ayr (16f, good, 33/1) on NH debut 104 days ago. Could do better, so not without hope. Made some eyecatching late headway at Ayr in November and he's in the mix for in-form yard.
12th	3 12th (3) (40/1 -100%) Bridge Court		40 40/1(-100%)																															(3) Bridge Court 40/1, €34,000 3-y-o, £62,000 4-y-o, Court Cave gelding. Closely related to useful hurdler/chaser Smoking Gun, and half-brother to 2 winners, including useful hurdler/chaser Hazy Tom, stayed 3m. Runner-up on second of 2 starts in Irish points (May 2023). Runner-up in an Irish point but yard is 0-38 in bumpers in recent seasons.

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

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There was lots to like about YAKALEO's Musselburgh debut, where he finished hot on the heels of the front two despite finding trouble approaching the furlong pole. That form has since been franked and with improvement on the cards, Nicky Richards' charge can strike. Cushendun has produced a similar level of form across both of his career starts and must enter calculations along with the Lucinda Russell pair of Caledonian Pearl and Santapietra.

YAKALEO's third at Musselburgh first time out is the best piece of form on offer and there's reason to think he can do better, so he gets the nod over Caledonian Pearl and Dedicated Hero, who also showed promise on their Rules debut.

Preference is for YAKALEO, who made a promising start with his close third at Musselburgh in December.

17:02 Kelso NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:10 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 10 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	3 1st (3) (11/10 +63%) Southbank		1.1 11/10(+63%)																															(3) Southbank 11/10, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in handicap (7/1) at Chelmsford City (5f) 26 days ago. Back up in trip. More required on tapeta debut. Didn't run badly over an inadequate 5f at Chelmsford on handicap debut; gelded since.
2	7 2nd (7) (7/2 +36%) Rust E Boy		3.5 7/2(+36%)																															(7) Rust E Boy 7/2, Figures off a handy mark and far from disgraced when fifth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 8/1) 36 days ago. Likely contender. 11-race maiden but last two runs have been OK and Rossa Ryan take over; each-way shout.
3	1 3rd (1) (13/2 -189%) Moe's Legacy		6.5 13/2(-189%)																															(1) Moe's Legacy 13/2, Career best when winning 6-runner handicap (12/1) at Kempton (6f) 9 days ago. 6 lb penalty to carry now but holds strong claims nonetheless. Won a 0-65 at Kempton last week; penalised but the only winner in the field; contender.
4	5 4th (5) (9/1 +64%) Restricted		9 9/1(+64%)																															(5) Restricted 9/1, Below form eighth of 13 in nursery at Kempton (7f, 14/1) 65 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Others preferred. Little in the way of solid form but return to 6f should suit; check betting.
5th	8 5th (8) (9/1 +44%) Aye Fred		9 9/1(+44%)																															(8) Aye Fred 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 13 days ago. Improvement required. 1 lb out of the weights No better for handicapping when only 6th at Kempton recently (7f); drops in trip today.
6th	10 6th (10) (80/1 -220%) Queen For Adaay		80 80/1(-220%)																															(10) Queen For Adaay 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, seventh of 8 in minor event at Southwell (6.1f) 41 days ago. Likely best watched on handicap debut. 1 lb out of the weights. Poor form in 3 sprint runs this winter; faces more realistic task now but can't recommend.
7th	2 7th (2) (28/1 -522%) So Obsessed		28 28/1(-522%)																															(2) So Obsessed 28/1, Showed more than previously when seventh in minor event at Chelmsford City (6f) 15 days ago, not knocked about. Likely has more to offer now sent handicapping. Didn't run badly against fair sorts at Chelmsford latest; more suitable opportunity today.
8th	9 8th (9) (11/1 -100%) Nevzilla		11 11/1(-100%)																															(9) Nevzilla 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Below form seventh of 12 in handicap (3/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 36 days ago, never nearer. Merits consideration. 1 lb out of the weights. Second at Southwell in December but disappointed when favourite latest; still early days.
9th	4 9th (4) (28/1 -133%) Hits The Front		28 28/1(-133%)																															(4) Hits The Front 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 9 in minor event at Chelmsford City (6f, 125/1) 67 days ago, slowly away. Work to do on handicap debut. Likely improver now handicapping at a low level but such progress is a requirement.
10th	6 10th (6) (28/1 -300%) Gone Like The Wind		28 28/1(-300%)																															(6) Gone Like The Wind 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 9/2, eighth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 33 days ago, very slowly away. Blinkers on 1st time. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Hinted at ability over further; awkward head carriage latest & now blinkered; wide draw.

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

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Now that the penny has dropped for MOE'S LEGACY after a taking success at Kempton, there should be plenty more to come from Ron Harris' filly under a 6lb penalty. She gets the nod at the expense of Southbank, who is still finding his way since joining the Stuart Williams yard and may benefit from a recent gelding operation. Narrowly denied at Southwell on her penultimate start, Nevzilla can have a say in proceedings as well.

MOE'S LEGACY found improvement when opening her account at Kempton last week and may be able to follow up. Rust E Boy and So Obsessed can also make their presence felt.

There should be more to come from SOUTHBANK and So Obsessed and the former gets the tentative vote.

17:10 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:30 Dundalk Handicap 7f - 13 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	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (7/1 +22%) Winemaker		7 7/1(+22%)																															(7) Winemaker 7/1, 6/1, respectable fourth of 14 in claimer at this C&D 14 days ago, never nearer. Can make presence felt. Three solid runs over this trip last thrice; each-way claims again from an inside draw.
2	3 2nd (3) (7/2 -17%) James Henry		3.5 7/2(-17%)																															(3) James Henry 7/2, Off the mark over C&D in December and followed up in 14-runner handicap at this course (6f) 31 days ago. 5 lb higher now but another bold bid is anticipated. On a hat-trick mission here after recent course successes over 7f and 6f; only up 9lb.
3	4 3rd (4) (4/1 +27%) Macadam's Rock		4 4/1(+27%)																															(4) Macadam's Rock 4/1, Bounced back to best when taking 13-runner handicap (16/1) over C&D 28 days ago by length from Mullacash Buzz. Remains feasibly treated and is one for shortlist. Up 8lb for last win but might have some progression in him and unlikely to be far away.
4	2 4th (2) (14/1 -75%) Skontonovski		14 14/1(-75%)																															(2) Skontonovski 14/1, 6-time course winner. Latest win here in November. Eleventh of 14 in handicap at this course (8f, 8/1) 14 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. A rare poor outing here over 1m two weeks ago but that was after a little break; contender.
5th	11 5th (11) (20/1 -82%) Bucky Larson		20 20/1(-82%)																															(11) Bucky Larson 20/1, Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Ninth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f, 15/2) 21 days ago. Work to do. Three-time C&D winner; had been running well in defeat before poor C&D run last month.
6th	14 6th (14) (50/1 +0%) Un Bacio Ancora		50 50/1(+0%)																															(14) Un Bacio Ancora 50/1, Course winner. One win from 31 Flat runs. 40/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f) 7 days ago, missing break. Difficult ask. Won a claimer here in November but nothing to recommend since and makes no appeal.
7th	12 7th (12) (40/1 -186%) Bungle Inthedesert		40 40/1(-186%)																															(12) Bungle Inthedesert 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 40/1, seventh of 14 in maiden at this C&D 21 days ago. Improvement required on handicap debut. Promise in maidens; poorly drawn but would not appear badly treated on his handicap debut.
8th	5 8th (5) (11/2 +31%) Mere Accountant		5.5 11/2(+31%)																															(5) Mere Accountant 11/2, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Creditable fifth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f, 13/2) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Enters calculations. Consistent in handicaps on turf and AW without winning; cheekpieces tried here.
9th	13 9th (13) (16/1 +0%) Jalo		16 16/1(+0%)																															(13) Jalo 16/1, Course winner. Winner here in September. Creditable sixth of 14 in handicap (14/1) at this C&D 16 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Not beaten far in a couple of handicaps of late but work to do here from a bad draw.
10th	1 10th (1) (14/1 +0%) El Bello		14 14/1(+0%)																															(1) El Bello 14/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 20/1, tenth of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 16 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Only dropped 1lb for a sub-standard effort over 1m2f last time; others preferred.
11th	8 11th (8) (10/3 +39%) Mullacash Buzz		3.333333 10/3(+39%)																															(8) Mullacash Buzz 10/3, Bagged fourth success over this C&D winner in November and backed that up when length second of 13 to Macadam's Rock in handicap here 28 days ago. Likely to go well again. Weighted to turn tables with Macadam's Rock from their meeting here last month; contender.
12th	10 12th (10) (125/1 -150%) Penguin Island		125 125/1(-150%)																															(10) Penguin Island 125/1, Last of 8 in handicap (100/1) at this course (5f) 7 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Hard to fancy. Has failed to beat a single rival in three starts for her current stable; no appeal.
13th	6 13th (6) (20/1 -67%) Akmaam		20 20/1(-67%)																															(6) Akmaam 20/1, Course winner. Seventeenth of 19 in handicap (7/1) at the Curragh (8f, soft). Off 132 days. Claims on best form. Turf form last year overall disappointing but did win over C&D last March; best watched.

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

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The key to this race might be last month's clash over C&D between Macadam's Rock (first) and MULLACASH BUZZ (second), and it is the latter who is favoured on this occasion due to a kinder draw in stall four. The six-year-old has run off higher in the past and clearly gets on well with Jack Cleary. Macadam's Rock is an obvious danger, while Oriental Dancer and the hat-trick-seeking James Henry are just a couple more who have to enter the equation.

JAMES HENRY arrives in the form of his life and is taken to complete the hat-trick. Macadam's Rock and Mullacash Buzz head the list of dangers.

Preference is for MULLACASH BUZZ, who hardly runs a bad race here and can turn tables on Macadam's Rock from their clash last month

17:30 Dundalk Handicap 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:45 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 12f - 7 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 (1) (50/1 +50%) Bobacious		50 50/1(+50%)																															(1) Bobacious 50/1, 4-y-o gelding who has offered little in 2 bumpers/juvenile hurdle. Passed over now making debut in this sphere. Whiff of promise in bumpers; jumped poorly on hurdle debut; fair standard to aim at.
1	3 1st (3) (5/4 +29%) Alrazeen		1.25 5/4(+29%)																															(3) Alrazeen 5/4, Galileo Gold colt who showed fair form when fourth on debut at Kempton (11f) and only needed to match that level when landing 5-runner Southwell novice (11.1f) 4 weeks ago, quickening to lead 2f out and kept up to work. Of interest with progress likely. Quickened well to win a 1m3f novice at Southwell four weeks ago; respected despite penalty.
2	6 2nd (6) (9/4 +36%) Bas Bleu		2.25 9/4(+36%)																															(6) Bas Bleu 9/4, Lightly-raced maiden. Good third of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 11/2) 14 days ago. Further increase in trip may help back in novice company. Improved for 1m2f latest, albeit in slow-run race; encouragement for new trip on breeding.
3	5 3rd (5) (4/1 -100%) Trojan Storm		4 4/1(-100%)																															(5) Trojan Storm 4/1, Promising sort. 9/2, first run since leaving Ralph Beckett when third of 5 in minor event at Southwell (12.1f) 22 days ago, intimidated final 1f and keeping on. Open to further progress and shortlisted here. Two good efforts on Tapeta last month; more to come as he gains experience; big chance.
4	2 4th (2) (80/1 -220%) River Chat		80 80/1(-220%)																															(2) River Chat 80/1, Twice-raced maiden. Third of 5 in minor event at this course (9.5f, 25/1), slowly away. Off 7 months. Up in trip. Should benefit from the longer trip but she looks one for handicaps later on.
5th	8 5th (8) (125/1 -89%) Mimasusa		125 125/1(-89%)																															(8) Mimasusa 125/1, Twice-raced maiden. 80/1, sixth of 7 in minor event at Chelmsford City (10f) 26 days ago. Up in trip. Down the field in two runs over shorter; low-grade handicaps beckon.
6th	4 6th (4) (11/2 +21%) Shaad		5.5 11/2(+21%)																															(4) Shaad 11/2, Gleneagles colt. Half-brother to winner in Australia by I Am Invincible. Dam, Australian 6f winner, out of Australian Group 1 6f-7.5f winner Shamekha. Betting should prove a useful guide on debut. Half-brother to a 1m winner out of 6f winner (both in Australia); good yard; check betting.

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

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ALRAZEEN showed his very solid debut effort when finishing fourth at Kempton at huge odds was no fluke when getting off the mark over 1m3f at Southwell next time. Gay Kelleway's colt will find this tougher under a 7lb penalty, but he could prove up to the task. Trojan Storm finished a close-up third at Southwell on his first start for the Ian Williams stable and he may have more to offer. Of the remainder, newcomer Sitcom appeals most.

TROJAN STORM matched his debut form starting out for his new yard without being seen to very best effect when third in a Southwell novice 3 weeks ago and, open to further progress, he can make it third time lucky. Alrazeen, who was successful on his latest outing, is another open to further progress and he rates the chief threat. Bas Bleu can do best of the remainder.

Bas Bleu and Sitcom are of interest but TROJAN STORM still has more to offer and he can make it third time lucky.

17:45 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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18:00 Dundalk Maiden 6f - 8 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	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (11/4 +45%) Ohailbhic		2.75 11/4(+45%)																															(4) Ohailbhic 11/4, Twice-raced colt. Improved on debut effort when fifth of 10 in minor event (6/1) over C&D 31 days ago, not knocked about. Should be more to come. Improved on his second start over C&D last month; others preferred in a stronger maiden.
2	7 2nd (7) (4/1 -45%) Miss Black Jack		4 4/1(-45%)																															(7) Miss Black Jack 4/1, Lightly-raced filly. Creditable second of 8 in maiden (11/2) at Newcastle (7.1f), no match for winner. Off 143 days. Merits consideration on polytrack debut. Showed ability against a couple of nice sorts in maidens last year; leading contender.
3	8 3rd (8) (4/1 -45%) Staysound Susie		4 4/1(-45%)																															(8) Staysound Susie 4/1, Found improvement when third of 13 in nursery at Naas (5.9f, soft) in October. Makes polytrack debut. Hood on first time. Sets the bar pretty high. Excellent third in the Birdcatcher Nursery at Naas on soft to heavy; acts on any ground.
4	3 4th (3) (3/1 +40%) Late Night Talking		3 3/1(+40%)																															(3) Late Night Talking 3/1, Lightly-raced gelding. Posted another solid effort when third of 13 in maiden at this course (8f, 4/1) 14 days ago. Back down in trip. Ought to go well again. Didn't get home over 1m here two weeks ago so 6f may well suit; cheekpieces retained.
5th	1 5th (1) (9/2 +10%) Genesis		4.5 9/2(+10%)																															(1) Genesis 9/2, Once-raced gelding. Fifth of 14 in maiden (8/1) at this course (7f) on debut 21 days ago. Likely has more to offer. Drop to 6f should suit and looks well capable of getting into the money.
6th	5 6th (5) (40/1 -60%) Whatswrongnow		40 40/1(-60%)																															(5) Whatswrongnow 40/1, Twice-raced gelding. Seventh of 8 in minor event (40/1) at this course (7f) 7 days ago, not knocked about. Improvement required. Not beaten far in a maiden and a rated race here; drops in trip but plenty more needed.
7th	6 7th (6) (125/1 -279%) Enola Nation		125 125/1(-279%)																															(6) Enola Nation 125/1, Once-raced filly. Tongue strap on, last of 8 in maiden at Navan (5.8f, good to soft, 40/1) on debut. Off 167 days. Last of eight in a Navan maiden in September on his only start; hard to make a case for.
8th	2 8th (2) (16/1 -100%) Happy Henry		16 16/1(-100%)																															(2) Happy Henry 16/1, Bungle Inthejungle gelding. Half-brother to 7f/1m winner Swinging Sixties. Dam 5f-6f winner. Market check advised on debut. Quite speedily bred and no real surprise if he was able to make a mark here on debut.

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

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MISS BLACK JACK seems to have improved with every start and her most recent effort last September across the water at Newcastle marked a career best. The daughter of Soldier's Call must hold every chance if building upon that effort, with the relatively consistent Staysound Susie looking best placed to chase her home. Not beaten far on each of his two career outings here, Ohailbhic is a key player as well.

STAYSOUND SUSIE finished with running left when a good third at Naas in October and is taken to open her account here. Ohailbhic and Late Night Talking rate the principal dangers.

The one to beat may be STAYSOUND SUSIE, who acted on any ground last season and ended with a fine third in the Birdcatcher Nursery

18:00 Dundalk Maiden 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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18:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 10 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) (20/1 -67%) Body Parts		20 20/1(-67%)																															(1) Body Parts 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tenth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 50/1) 20 days ago so has work to do. Well below par recently, including on her handicap debut latest; drops 4lb..
2	8 2nd (8) (7/1 -40%) Inawe		7 7/1(-40%)																															(8) Inawe 7/1, Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (9/2) 27 days ago. Not ruled out in her bid for a maiden victory. She was too free over C&D latest; not ruled out if settling better..
3	10 3rd (10) (80/1 -142%) Alextrician		80 80/1(-142%)																															(10) Alextrician 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 5 in minor event at Southwell (12.1f, 250/1) 22 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. More required now handicapping. Well beaten at big odds in all three starts..
4	4 4th (4) (5/1 +29%) Mr Tibbs		5 5/1(+29%)																															(4) Mr Tibbs 5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Below-par third of 9 in minor event (125/1) at this C&D 27 days ago. Makes handicap debut with more needed. Initial mark looks fair; no surprise to see him improve on this handicap debut..
5th	9 5th (9) (22/1 -340%) Clionia		22 22/1(-340%)																															(9) Clionia 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving Gemma Tutty when sixth of 7 in handicap at this course (5.1f, 4/1) 10 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Blew her chance at the start latest; cheekpieces go on and she's up in trip; bit to prove..
6th	5 6th (5) (5/2 +50%) Glen Heste		2.5 5/2(+50%)																															(5) Glen Heste 5/2, Still a maiden and looked a tricky ride when only sixth of 8 in handicap (16/5) at this course (8.6f) 13 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Raced freely on his last two starts so this return to 7f may help; not ruled out..
7th	2 7th (2) (9/4 +36%) Maverick Style		2.25 9/4(+36%)																															(2) Maverick Style 9/4, Winner at Chelmsford City in December. 15/2, creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 23 days ago, having run of race. Makes tapeta debut. Ought to be in the shake-up. 7f AW winner; reasonably competitive on last two starts; each-way player..
8th	7 8th (7) (40/1 -150%) Ludberg		40 40/1(-150%)																															(7) Ludberg 40/1, 16/1, last of 11 in nursery at Kempton (6f). Off 93 days. Needs a couple of these to falter. 0-6; freshened up and may show more from this lowly mark but has that to prove..
9th	6 9th (6) (15/2 -114%) Birkie Boy		7.5 15/2(-114%)																															(6) Birkie Boy 15/2, Winner at Brighton in October. Good second of 9 in handicap (25/1) at Kempton (7f) 13 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Has to be taken seriously at these weights. Ran on into second at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) latest; first run on Tapeta; not ruled out..
10th	3 10th (3) (14/1 -40%) Spyrothedragon		14 14/1(-40%)																															(3) Spyrothedragon 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in handicap (25/1) at Newcastle (8f) 14 days ago, making effort earlier than ideal. Can make presence felt off a 2 lb lower mark. Hinted at better form on his penultimate start; plenty to prove after his latest effort..

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

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MR TIBBS didn't show anything on either of his first two starts, but he showed improvement when finishing an eye-catching third over C&D last month and Mark Loughnane's gelding is taken to defy an opening rating of 52. Birkie Boy was two lengths clear of the third in this grade at Kempton earlier in the month and he has to be considered off a 2lb higher mark, while Clionia can fight it out for minor honours in first-time cheekpieces.

BIRKIE BOY signalled he's ready to go in again when runner-up at Kempton recently so gets the vote at the chief expense of Spyrothedragon, who wasn't seen to best effect when sixth at Newcastle last time and remains with few miles on the clock. In-form maiden Inawe appeals as the pick of the remainder for place purposes.

The tentative suggestion is handicap newcomer MR TIBBS, who doesn't look badly treated and may be able to show more in this sphere.

18:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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18:30 Dundalk Handicap 6f - 7 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	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (7/1 -75%) Bruce Lightning		7 7/1(-75%)																															(3) Bruce Lightning 7/1, Good fourth of 10 in handicap (6/1) at this C&D 35 days ago. Looks competitive on form. A solid effort on handicap debut over C&D and should run well again.
2	4 2nd (4) (7/2 +13%) Mary Shoelaces		3.5 7/2(+13%)																															(4) Mary Shoelaces 7/2, Good third of 10 in handicap (6/1) at this C&D 35 days ago, not ideally placed. Can give a good account. Has been in the frame on her last four starts here and should run well again.
3	5 3rd (5) (11/4 +61%) Coulstar		2.75 11/4(+61%)																															(5) Coulstar 11/4, Thrice-raced maiden who posted a creditable fifth of 8 in maiden (15/2) at this course (5f) 16 days ago. Makes handicap debut and needs considering. Solid runs in a conditions race and maiden here lately; should go well on h'cap debut.
4	8 4th (8) (66/1 -230%) Sophia Klimt		66 66/1(-230%)																															(8) Sophia Klimt 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 125/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at this C&D 35 days ago. Has work to do. Not beaten far in a C&D handicap last time but has to find more even off 4lb lower.
5th	1 5th (1) (10/3 +39%) Smart Impression		3.333333 10/3(+39%)																															(1) Smart Impression 10/3, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving Michael McCullagh when good fourth of 8 in maiden (11/2) at this course (5f) 16 days ago, slowly away. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Much respected on her handicap debut. Improved run in a 5f maiden on stable debut after a break; can improve from that; player.
6th	7 6th (7) (16/1 +36%) Hispanolita		16 16/1(+36%)																															(7) Hispanolita 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, tenth of 11 in nursery at this C&D. Off 100 days. Others more persuasive. Has shown ability but was poor over C&D last time and has to rebound after a break.
7th	2 7th (2) (16/5 -60%) The Poacher Daly		3.2 16/5(-60%)																															(2) The Poacher Daly 16/5, Lightly-raced maiden. 9/2, excellent second of 10 in handicap at this C&D 35 days ago. Up 3 lb but still has to be taken seriously. Just denied on handicap debut over C&D and should be bang there again off 3lb higher.

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

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This can go the way of THE POACHER DALY, who showed marked improvement on his handicap debut over C&D last month when beaten less than a length into second. Behind him on that occasion was Mary Shoelaces (third), who has over a length to find with Joseph O'Brien's colt but is 3lb better off, while Bruce Lightning was hot on their heels in fourth and should be in the mix as well.

THE POACHER DALY took his form up a level on his handicap bow when runner-up over C&D and looks weighted to go one better despite taking a 3 lb rise for that fine effort. Bruce Lightning came home a couple of places behind Joseph O'Brien's colt that day and rates the main danger ahead of in-form pair Mary Shoelaces and Coulstar.

SMART IMPRESSION might be able to improve enough from her stable debut after a break which came over 5f last time.

18:30 Dundalk Handicap 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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18:45 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 3) 10f - 10 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	8 1st (8) (10/3 +39%) Wadacre Gomez		3.333333 10/3(+39%)																															(8) Wadacre Gomez 10/3, Three wins from 12 runs last year. Latest win at Chelmsford City in February. Good second of 12 in handicap (7/2) at this course (9.5f) 7 days ago. Solid claims again. Another career best when 2nd over C&D last week; 2lb well in; easy lead unlikely.
2	5 2nd (5) (5/2 +29%) Al Rufaa		2.5 5/2(+29%)																															(5) Al Rufaa 5/2, Course winner. Latest win here in November. Better than result when sixth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW, 15/2) 27 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Still looks on a handy mark and is well worth a chance to get back to winning ways. Had excuses last time and back on the up beforehand; big player over a trip he should stay.
3	2 3rd (2) (11/4 +0%) Civil Law		2.75 11/4(+0%)																															(2) Civil Law 11/4, 4-time C&D winner. Seven wins from 27 Flat runs. Latest win here in November. 10/3, creditable second of 8 in handicap at this course (9.5f) 52 days ago. Should go well again. Conditions ideal and ended 2023 in good order; career-high mark to defy though.
4	3 4th (3) (12/1 +0%) Polling Day		12 12/1(+0%)																															(3) Polling Day 12/1, Lightly-raced winner. Fourth of 6 in handicap (12/1) at Chelmsford City (10f) 64 days ago. Probably found race coming too soon last time and had looked promising beforehand. Not discounted back from a break. Pulled hard and bled from the nose when below par on handicap debut; others look safer.
5th	4 5th (4) (11/1 -57%) Pleasant Man		11 11/1(-57%)																															(4) Pleasant Man 11/1, 7/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f) 46 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Significantly down in trip. Merits consideration. Good 4th over 1m4f in Nov off 4lb higher; less good over 2m since; drop to 9.5f a worry.
6th	6 6th (6) (15/2 -15%) Forca Timao		7.5 15/2(-15%)																															(6) Forca Timao 15/2, 7/1, creditable third of 6 in handicap at this course (9.5f) 13 days ago. Should give another good account. Running okay this winter without looking in front of the handicapper.
7th	9 7th (9) (40/1 -21%) Southern Voyage		40 40/1(-21%)																															(9) Southern Voyage 40/1, 100/1, tenth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 46 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Has plenty to prove at present. Badly out of form for current yard; tumbling down the weights but risky; new headgear now.
8th	7 8th (7) (12/1 -9%) Duc De Morny		12 12/1(-9%)																															(7) Duc De Morny 12/1, First run since leaving Christophe Ferland when ninth of 12 in handicap (50/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) on UK debut 27 days ago, slowly away. Others make more appeal. Not seen to best effect on British debut last month; cheekpieces return; not solid.
9th	10 9th (10) (125/1 -279%) Kojin		125 125/1(-279%)																															(10) Kojin 125/1, First run since leaving Peter Fahey when 80/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Leicester (15.5f, heavy) 24 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Poor on last Flat outing. Hard to make a case for. Out of sorts last year and pulled up over hurdles on British/stable debut; opposable.
10th	1 10th (1) (50/1 -213%) Aikhal		50 50/1(-213%)																															(1) Aikhal 50/1, Last of 6 in handicap (28/1) at this course (9.5f) 13 days ago. Blinkers back on and on a handy mark now. Group 3 winner in his prime but yet to get going for current yard.

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

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Wadacre Gomez attempted to make all over C&D last week, but he was denied by over a length at the line into second, which was still a solid effort, so he has to be respected off a 1lb lower mark. However, preference is for FORCA TIMAO, who wasn't disgraced in third over track and trip earlier in the month. The son of Kessaar was dropped 1lb for that display and a drop in grade could help to get his head back in front. Civil Law is capable at this level and is another to note.

AL RUFAA has shaped better than the result twice since scoring here in November and he's worth chancing in the hope that things drop right. It's a competitive event, however and both Civil Law and Wadacre Gomez look formidable opponents.

Civil Law is solid but AL RUFAA (nap) had excuses last time and his course win in November was impressive.

18:45 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 3) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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19:00 Dundalk Maiden 12f - 13 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	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (4/9 +78%) How About No		0.444444 4/9(+78%)																															(2) How About No 4/9, Promising sort. 9/4, sixth of 15 in maiden at Navan (14f, heavy) on debut. Off 121 days. Likely to improve and should be up to opening his account at the second attempt. Solid debut turf run; commands major respect for yard that is doing well at this venue.
2	13 2nd (13) (11/4 -69%) Sea Wave		2.75 11/4(-69%)																															(13) Sea Wave 11/4, Twice-raced filly. Fourth of 14 in maiden (12/1) at this course (10.7f) 35 days ago. Could take another step forward, so merits respect. Fourth in a 1m2f maiden last time; should stay this longer trip and be a factor.
3	10 3rd (10) (125/1 -25%) Path To The Moon		125 125/1(-25%)																															(10) Path To The Moon 125/1, Once-raced mare on Flat. 200/1, last of 14 in maiden at this course (8f) on flat debut 14 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Little sign of ability in three hurdle starts plus a Flat maiden here; best watched.
4	5 4th (5) (80/1 -142%) Zazir		80 80/1(-142%)																															(5) Zazir 80/1, Once-raced gelding on Flat. 100/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, seventh of 11 in maiden at this course (10.7f) on flat debut 16 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Ran green here last time; can do better but a fair bit more needed to win.
5th	7 5th (7) (100/1 -203%) Churchmouse		100 100/1(-203%)																															(7) Churchmouse 100/1, Once-raced mare. Tenth of 14 in maiden at this course (8f, 125/1) on debut 14 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Beaten nearly 14l on debut here over a mile; tongue-tie tried; loads of improvement needed.
6th	3 6th (3) (40/1 -100%) Hungry Rock		40 40/1(-100%)																															(3) Hungry Rock 40/1, €8,000 yearling, Elzaam gelding. Dam maiden half-sister to smart winner up to 7f Squats. Worth a market check. Yard produced a smart maiden winner by this sire in 2021; worth a market check.
7th	4 7th (4) (6/1 -80%) Scatchwah		6 6/1(-80%)																															(4) Scatchwah 6/1, Twice-raced gelding. Eighth of 14 in maiden at this course (10.7f, 6/4) 35 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Debut was promising and he's not one to write off. Decent debut turf run; never involved here on return after a slow start; can do better.
8th	1 8th (1) (50/1 +0%) Gringo		50 50/1(+0%)																															(1) Gringo 50/1, Highland Reel horse. Dam, unraced, closely related to smart/temperamental winner up to 2¼m (stayed 21.5f) Ajaan and half-sister to smart 11.6f winner Dragon Dancer. By a useful sire but his dam has been disappointing as a producer thus far; best watched.
9th	11 9th (11) (125/1 -25%) Sweet Maisie		125 125/1(-25%)																															(11) Sweet Maisie 125/1, Once-raced mare on Flat. 200/1, thirteenth of 14 in maiden at this course (8f) on flat debut 14 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Little to show for a bumper, hurdle and Flat run; remains best watched.
10th	8 10th (8) (50/1 -150%) Kiss My Lucky Egg		50 50/1(-150%)																															(8) Kiss My Lucky Egg 50/1, Once-raced mare on Flat. Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy, 28/1) 87 days ago. Poor on last Flat outing. Bumper winner; modest run on sole Flat start and has loads to find.
11th	12 11th (12) (12/1 -167%) Perseids		12 12/1(-167%)																															(12) Perseids 12/1, Lightly-raced filly. Last of 6 in maiden at Bellewstown (7.6f, heavy, 10/3), very slowly away. Off 141 days. Significantly up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Joseph Patrick O'Brien. Some good runs before lost her form last year; has the ability to be involved if staying.
12th	6 12th (6) (150/1 -355%) Ash Court		150 150/1(-355%)																															(6) Ash Court 150/1, Court Cave mare. Dam winning hurdler. Doesn't make much appeal on paper. Jumps-bred mare is best watched for future reference.
13th	9 13th (9) (150/1 +25%) Lough Alina		150 150/1(+25%)																															(9) Lough Alina 150/1, Thrice-raced mare. Seventh of 8 in maiden at Navan (5.8f, good to soft, 150/1). Off 7 months. Significantly back up in trip. Well beaten in three maidens over various trips; best to wait for handicaps.

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

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SEA WAVE arguably brings the best form to the table in this contest after progressing from her debut effort to finish fourth over an extended 1m2f here last month. The daughter of Sea The Stars shaped as if this step up in distance would suit her and she looks the way to go. Plenty was expected from How About No on his first outing at Navan and he could only manage sixth, although he could easily take a big leap forward to get closer. Kiss My Lucky Egg completes the shortlist.

HOW ABOUT NO shaped with plenty of encouragement first time out and should improve enough to land this. Scatchwah and Sea Wave are closely matched with the selection on form but don't have as much potential.

Having been unlucky not to finish closer on debut in a Navan maiden in October, HOW ABOUT NO(nap) should be able to make up for that.

19:00 Dundalk Maiden 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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19:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9.5f - 9 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	10 1st (10) (10/3 +70%) Enzos Angel		3.333333 10/3(+70%)																															(10) Enzos Angel 10/3, 9/2, fifth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (7f) when last seen in August. Significantly back up in trip on first run for yard after leaving Stuart Williams. The betting is perhaps the best guide to expectations. Unplaced in all ten starts for Stuart Williams; market may indicate what is expected.
2	5 2nd (5) (10/1 -200%) Strategic Fortune		10 10/1(-200%)																															(5) Strategic Fortune 10/1, Three-time C&D winner. 9/4, good second of 11 over C&D 62 days ago. Not taken lightly. Last three wins have come over C&D and beaten a head here last time; high on the list.
3	11 3rd (11) (4/1 +33%) Muhalhel		4 4/1(+33%)																															(11) Muhalhel 4/1, One win from 28 Flat runs. Twenty three runs since last win in 2021. 7/4, good second of 7 in handicap at this course (8.6f) 28 days ago. Respected under Hollie Doyle. Losing run up to 23, but placed here the last twice; possible frame material again.
4	1 4th (1) (11/10 +56%) Tonal		1.1 11/10(+56%)																															(1) Tonal 11/10, 15/8, career best when winning 11-runner C&D handicap under Billy Loughnane 6 days ago. A 6 lb penalty may not stop him. Carries a penalty for recent C&D win, but remains open to further improvement.
5th	4 5th (4) (18/1 -177%) Stintino Sunset		18 18/1(-177%)																															(4) Stintino Sunset 18/1, Latest win at Chelmsford in November. 11/4, respectable third of 6 in handicap at Newcastle 30 days ago. Has improved since stepped up to middle distances; race not run to suit last time.
6th	8 6th (8) (20/1 -43%) Calshot Spit		20 20/1(-43%)																															(8) Calshot Spit 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Creditable sixth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (11f, 14/1) 17 days ago, met some trouble. Met trouble on penultimate start and 1m3f too far last time; could go well.
7th	7 7th (7) (22/1 -144%) Waleyfa		22 22/1(-144%)																															(7) Waleyfa 22/1, Course winner. Three wins from 11 runs last year. 8/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at this course (8.6f) 18 days ago, not clear run. Hood back on. 4lb below last winning mark, but still to convince that she wants this far.
8th	2 8th (2) (25/1 -178%) Mc'ted		25 25/1(-178%)																															(2) Mc'ted 25/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 5/1, respectable second of 7 in handicap at Pontefract when last seen in June. Peak fitness has to be taken on trust after 8 months off. 2lb below last winning mark and has won fresh in the past; could go well.
9th	3 9th (3) (66/1 -313%) Rivas Rob Roy		66 66/1(-313%)																															(3) Rivas Rob Roy 66/1, C&D winner. Four wins from 12 runs last year. Ninth of 12 in handicap (7/1) at Lingfield (7f) 14 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter. Bit of a mixed bag since returning last month; usually seen over shorter these days.

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

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TONAL justified strong support in the market when opening his account over C&D on Saturday and a 5lb penalty may not be enough to prevent the four-year-old from recording a quick-fire double. Strategic Fortune only faltered in the dying strides on his runner-up effort over track and trip in December and John Butler's gelding could serve the most resistance to the selection, ahead of Muhalhel.

The unexposed TONAL had a bit in hand over C&D last week and can defy the penalty under Billy Loughnane. The Hollie Doyle-ridden Muhalhel was a good second over a slightly shorter trip here last time and is feared most ahead of John Butler's Strategic Fortune.

The selection is TONAL who got off the mark over C&D six days ago and gave the impression there is still further improvement in him.

19:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9.5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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19:30 Dundalk Handicap 11f - 14 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	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (11/1 +67%) Wrecking Ball Paul		11 11/1(+67%)																															(2) Wrecking Ball Paul 11/1, Eighth of 11 in handicap at this course (8f, 33/1) 31 days ago, missing break. Significantly back up in trip. Tongue strap back on. Placed over C&D but was poor over 1m last time and has to put that behind him.
2	5 2nd (5) (4/1 +71%) Hasten Slowly		4 4/1(+71%)																															(5) Hasten Slowly 4/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in December. Respectable seventh of 14 in handicap (16/1) at this C&D 16 days ago. C&D in December; a bit below that level the last twice but his yard is back in form.
3	13 3rd (13) (14/1 +58%) Highland King		14 14/1(+58%)																															(13) Highland King 14/1, Eleventh of 14 in handicap at this C&D (40/1) 14 days ago. Should strip fitter for latest outing, so not discounted. Regressive in the last year; needs to improve from last run but yard is in form.
4	16 4th (16) (40/1 -150%) Spirit Of Paradise		40 40/1(-150%)																															(16) Spirit Of Paradise 40/1, 66/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, below form seventh of 14 in maiden at this course (8f) 14 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Some decent maiden runs last year but became regressive; best watched; reserve.
5th	4 5th (4) (12/1 +0%) Relevant Range		12 12/1(+0%)																															(4) Relevant Range 12/1, Course winner. Twelfth of 14 in handicap (25/1) at this course (8f) 14 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Has a bit to prove. Maiden winner over 1m here last year but regressive since, so needs a revival.
6th	12 6th (12) (3/1 -9%) Dark Street		3 3/1(-9%)																															(12) Dark Street 3/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in January. Creditable second of 14 in handicap at this C&D (10/3) 14 days ago, left with too much to do. Shortlist material. In fine form; should be involved again but could be vulnerable off this mark.
7th	10 7th (10) (4/1 -14%) Barretstown		4 4/1(-14%)																															(10) Barretstown 4/1, C&D winner. Creditable third of 14 in handicap at this C&D (6/1) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. One to consider. Just behind Dark Street last time on return from a break; 1lb higher today and go close.
8th	15 8th (15) (5/1 +58%) Hi Sur Multi		5 5/1(+58%)																															(15) Hi Sur Multi 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Good third of 14 in handicap at this course (12f, 22/1) 7 days ago. Should give another good account. RESERVE. Improved efforts over a mile and 1m4f the last twice; this trip might suit better; reserve.
9th	3 9th (3) (40/1 -400%) Doctor Nightingale		40 40/1(-400%)																															(3) Doctor Nightingale 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 6 in juvenile hurdle at Punchestown (16.1f, heavy, 7/1) 18 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Remains with potential back down in trip. Below form over hurdles lately; has a chance if repeating her best Flat form on AW debut.
10th	1 10th (1) (125/1 -25%) San Martino		125 125/1(-25%)																															(1) San Martino 125/1, One win from 23 Flat runs. Twenty runs since last win in 2020. Last of 14 in handicap (200/1) at this course (8f) 14 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Poor on the Flat and over hurdles lately and isn't easy to fancy.
11th	14 11th (14) (14/1 +13%) Mads Black Eights		14 14/1(+13%)																															(14) Mads Black Eights 14/1, C&D winner. Eleventh of 12 in handicap at this course (8f, 20/1) 86 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Matthew J. Smith. Eyeshields on 1st time, blinkers on 1st time , tongue strap back on. Regressive in the last year and the new headgear combination will have to spark a revival.
12th	9 12th (9) (14/1 -250%) Victory Star		14 14/1(-250%)																															(9) Victory Star 14/1, 33/1, first run since leaving John Joseph Hanlon when third of 14 in claimer at this C&D 21 days ago. Worth monitoring in the betting. Third in a C&D claimer last time on debut for this yard; can go well if building upon that.
13th	6 13th (6) (66/1 -32%) Indigo Desert		66 66/1(-32%)																															(6) Indigo Desert 66/1, C&D winner. 125/1, first run since leaving W. P. Mullins when last of 13 in handicap at this course (12f) 35 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. C&D winner lost his form for Willie Mullins and was poor on recent comeback for this yard.
14th	11 14th (11) (80/1 -300%) Curley Rose		80 80/1(-300%)																															(11) Curley Rose 80/1, Lightly-raced winner. 15/2, below form fifth of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f). Off 15 months. First run for yard after leaving James Ferguson. Won at Wolverhampton in 2022; best watched on return unless market support.

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

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Dark Street (second) had Barretstown (third) behind by a neck over C&D earlier in the month and they compete on the same terms. Both have leading claims but the vote goes to VICTORY STAR, who made a promising first start for the Kevin Coleman stable when hitting the frame in a claimer over track and trip and he now steps back into handicap company. If the seven-year-old can back that performance up, he ought to go very close.

Having scored here in January, DARK STREET shaped as if still in top form when runner-up over C&D a fortnight ago, so he's worth siding with in the hope that the pace is sound. Barretstown and Doctor Grace are the chief dangers.

If VICTORY STAR can improve from his recent third in a claimer then he could get the job done.

19:30 Dundalk Handicap 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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19:45 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 9f - 8 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	2 1st (2) (5/1 +50%) Cosmos Raj		5 5/1(+50%)																															(2) Cosmos Raj 5/1, Latest win at Newcastle in December. Not seen to best effect when fifth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, 16/1) 2 weeks ago, racing wide home turn. Can give his running again with cheekpieces back on. 1-16 on the AW but in the frame in all three starts over C&D; this may be too competitive.
2	6 2nd (6) (10/3 +5%) Soames Forsyte		3.333333 10/3(+5%)																															(6) Soames Forsyte 10/3, Made it back-to-back wins when scoring at this C&D in January and again ran well when third of 9 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 9/2) 17 days ago. Can give another good account. In good form lately including a win over C&D; no reason why he shouldn't go well again.
3	8 3rd (8) (4/1 -20%) King Of York		4 4/1(-20%)																															(8) King Of York 4/1, Built on good run of recent form when opening account in 10-runner handicap (85/40) at Southwell (7.1f) 11 days ago, readily. Remains well treated on old form under a penalty, so he's not taken lightly back up in trip. Off the mark in good style at the 22nd attempt at Southwell last time; respected.
4	4 4th (4) (7/1 -27%) Goldsmith		7 7/1(-27%)																															(4) Goldsmith 7/1, Sucesssful here in December and followed up at Southwell 15 days later. However, below form last 2 starts, again racing freely when twelfth of 13 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 9/1) 17 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Twice held since winning two handicaps around new year; market may be useful.
5th	1 5th (1) (16/5 +4%) Beauty Choice		3.2 16/5(+4%)																															(1) Beauty Choice 16/5, Resumed winning ways in 10-runner handicap at this course (7.2f, 9/1) 28 days ago, leading close home. Respected as he goes over this longer trip dropped back in grade. Recorded third course win four weeks ago; up in trip but has stamina in his pedigree.
6th	9 6th (9) (17/2 -13%) Arika		8.5 17/2(-13%)																															(9) Arika 17/2, Back on track when fourth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, 20/1) 2 weeks ago. Needs to find more, but she remains lightly raced for her age and gets cheekpieces on for the first time. 0-6, but has shown ability; attempts a slightly stiffer test; cheekpieces on.
7th	3 7th (3) (17/2 +47%) Life On The Rocks		8.5 17/2(+47%)																															(3) Life On The Rocks 17/2, Off the mark on his return in 2022 but ended the year with a couple of poor efforts, tenth of 12 in handicap at Windsor (10f, good to firm, 18/1) when last seen in September. Has lengthy absence to overcome. 1-11 and returns from another 533 days off; market useful.
8th	5 8th (5) (150/1 -200%) Break Point		150 150/1(-200%)																															(5) Break Point 150/1, Making his first run since leaving S. P. C. Woods after 4 months off, always behind after a slow start when last of 12 in handicap (100/1) at this C&D 56 days ago. Has work to do. A bit of early promise last year but hasn't built on it and well beaten on stable debut.

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

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KING OF YORK was compensated for his creditable efforts in defeat when scoring with ease at Southwell earlier this month. The combination of a 5lb penalty and 1lb rise in the handicap might not be enough to prevent the Kingman gelding from going in again, with fellow last-time-out winner Beauty Choice spearheading the challenge. C&D scorer Ciotog often gives his running at this venue and is also expected to make his presence felt.

CIOTOG was again not seen to best effect when third at Southwell last month, never nearer having been caught further back than ideal, so he is taken to get his head back in front having dropped below his last winning mark. Heading the list of dangers is King of York, who is respected under a penalty, while Beauty Choice could also be thereabouts once more.

The vote goes to BEAUTY CHOICE who narrowly recorded his third course win in a stronger contest four weeks ago.

19:45 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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20:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 9f - 8 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	6 1st (6) (7/2 +0%) Green Power		3.5 7/2(+0%)																															(6) Green Power 7/2, Stepped up on recent efforts to come out on top in 11-runner handicap at Kempton (8f) 23 days ago, finding plenty to lead close home. 2 lb rise may not prevent the follow up. Last three wins at Kempton, but placed three times over C&D this winter; respected.
2	4 2nd (4) (17/2 +23%) Photon		8.5 17/2(+23%)																															(4) Photon 17/2, Sixth of 9 in handicap (15/2) at this C&D 21 days ago, not ideally placed. 0-7; went close on first start since being gelded at Lingfield but held over C&D last time.
3	2 3rd (2) (6/1 -50%) Fox Power		6 6/1(-50%)																															(2) Fox Power 6/1, C&D winner who took a step back in the right direction when second of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 14 days ago, having run of race. Enters calculations. C&D winner, but has only managed to win one of his last 30 starts; others more persuasive.
4	3 4th (3) (9/2 -35%) Berkshire Phantom		4.5 9/2(-35%)																															(3) Berkshire Phantom 9/2, Overcame a wide stall to win 9-runner handicap (11/10) at this course (7.2f) 10 days ago. Carries a 5 lb penalty in his hat-trick bid but the step back up in trip isn't sure to suit (unproven beyond 7f). Bids for a hat-trick, but 4lb wrong under his penalty and still to convince over this far.
5th	8 5th (8) (5/1 +29%) English Spirit		5 5/1(+29%)																															(8) English Spirit 5/1, 3-time C&D winner who was a shade disappointing when fifth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 6 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Handy sort whose four wins have all come at this track but below form here last time.
6th	7 6th (7) (14/1 -27%) Light Up Our Stars		14 14/1(-27%)																															(7) Light Up Our Stars 14/1, C&D winner who ran poorly back up in trip when ninth of 12 in handicap at this course (9.5f) 7 days ago. Still off the same mark as when winning over C&D in October; capable of taking a hand.
7th	5 7th (5) (13/2 +0%) Kaaranah		6.5 13/2(+0%)																															(5) Kaaranah 13/2, Latest win at Kempton in September and shaped as if back in form when seventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D 56 days ago, not clear run. Not taken lightly. Won at Kempton last September, but a 6lb rise anchored him in three starts since.
8th	1 8th (1) (11/2 +21%) Surprise Picture		5.5 11/2(+21%)																															(1) Surprise Picture 11/2, Latest win here in January. 18/1, creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at this course (7.2f) 6 days ago. Can give another good account back up in trip. Three-time course winner over 6f/7f, but in the frame in all three starts over C&D.

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

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BERKSHIRE PHANTOM gave his supporters a scare when only getting up in the shadows of the post on his most recent outing. That was his second victory in the space of three days and a hat-trick could be on the cards off only 6lb higher in this contest. The selection has yet to race over this far, which brings fellow in-form rivals Green Power and Fox Power into the reckoning as well.

GREEN POWER did well to peg back one that got first run on him at Kempton 23 days ago and a 2 lb rise may not be enough to prevent the follow up. Fox Power and Kaaranah head the opposition.

Preference is for GREEN POWER who appeared to benefit from a return to hold-up tactics at Kempton last time.

20:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

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