1 Friday 23rd February 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Friday 23rd February 2024

There were 36 Races on Friday 23rd February 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Exeter, 8 races at Dundalk, 6 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Sedgefield, 8 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 23rd February 2024

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13:30 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (7/2 -20%) Pimlico Point	3.5 7/2(-20%)	(3) Pimlico Point 7/2, Low-mileage 7-y-o who ran to a fairly useful level on return/following wind op when staying on for second in a C&D handicap in November. Couldn't build on that when fourth at Ffos Las (23.8f, heavy) at the start of the month but it remains early days at least. Only fourth at Ffos Las most recently but lost a shoe and he's not discounted today.
2	4 2nd (4) (5/1 -43%) Sporting Ace	5 5/1(-43%)	(4) Sporting Ace 5/1, Scored at Chepstow in December and finished second of 8 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (26.1f, heavy, 85/40) 27 days ago, that despite making hard work of things. Not out of things with cheekpieces again enlisted. Won at Chepstow in December and fair second at Uttoxeter latest; might not be far away.
3	1 3rd (1) (9/4 -50%) Top Of The Bill	2.25 9/4(-50%)	(1) Top Of The Bill 9/4, Fairly useful over hurdles but already better over fences, improving again to double his tally over C&D 23 days ago, by 7½ lengths from Hurricane Highway. 8 lb higher mark won't prevent another bold bid on that evidence. Has had plenty in hand over C&D the last twice and this front-runner holds strong claims.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (6/4 +50%) Hurricane Highway	1.5 6/4(+50%)	(2) Hurricane Highway 6/4, Point winner/hurdles winner who looked unlucky not to win on second chase start at Chepstow (23.6f) in December (all but came down 4 out) and ran creditably when chasing home Top of The Bill back here 23 days ago, caught a little flat-footed. 8 lb better off with that rival now. No match for easy winner Top Of The Bill over C&D latest but the testing ground could help.

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

TOP OF THE BILL continues to go from strength to strength and he should be able to uphold form with Hurricane Highway (second) from his most recent success over C&D, despite a 7lb rise for that facile victory. Conditions look to be in his favour once more and it may be that the capable Sporting Ace gives him the most to think about, following a solid runner-up effort at Uttoxeter last month.

TOP OF THE BILL has improved switched to positive tactics over fences, landing back-to-back C&D handicaps with plenty to spare in recent months. He could yet have more to offer and can complete the hat-trick. Hurricane Highway appeals as having a bigger effort in his locker and heads up the dangers.

Topweight TOP OF THE BILL is taken to land a C&D hat-trick, although Hurricane Highway could be a bigger threat this time.

13:30 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:54 Sedgefield Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (16/5 -28%) Ragosina	3.2 16/5(-28%)	(5) Ragosina 16/5, Made a promising start in this sphere when second of nine in Musselburgh juvenile but failed to back it up in hotter contest at Newbury. Stiff task again in listed event last time and she's a player back in this company. Second in quite valuable juvenile hurdle in November and of major interest here.
2	1 2nd (1) (4/11 +28%) Roccos Inspiration	0.363636 4/11(+28%)	(1) Roccos Inspiration 4/11, Proved expensive to follow over hurdles in Ireland but made a winning start for Olly Murphy in 8-runner novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy, 2/7) 27 days ago. The one to beat. Fair form when placed several times in Ireland; won modest maiden cosily on stable debut.
3	4 3rd (4) (40/1 -60%) Time Was	40 40/1(-60%)	(4) Time Was 40/1, Winning pointer finished down the field in a Downpatrick hunter on only previously outing under Rules. Not an obvious winner on hurdles debut. Irish point winner; absent since low-key rules debut in Downpatrick hunter chase last May.
4	3 4th (3) (33/1 +50%) Miss Controversia	33 33/1(+50%)	(3) Miss Controversia 33/1, Shaped like a stayer in bumpers and didn't do anything to disprove that when eleventh of 18 in novice at Wetherby (19.7f, soft) on hurdles bow 111 days ago. Always behind when 100-1 for hurdling debut at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) in November.
5th	2 5th (2) (10/1 -33%) Jubilee Girl	10 10/1(-33%)	(2) Jubilee Girl 10/1, Reliable and fairly useful sort on the Flat for K. R. Burke, though broke a blood vessel when last seen at Southwell 10 months ago. Worth market check on hurdles debut. Fair on the Flat; makes stable/hurdle debut after 11-month absence; ground an unknown.

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

ROCCOS INSPIRATION got off the mark at the first time of asking for this stable when bolting up over 2m at Uttoxeter last month and, stepping up in trip, she is expected to take the gold medal once more. Point-to-point winner Time Was makes her debut for Philip Kirby and is one for the shortlist, while the class-dropping Ragosina should find this company more to her liking after finishing unplaced in a Listed race on her latest outing.

ROCCOS INSPIRATION looks tricky to oppose after making a successful UK debut at Uttoxeter last month. Ragosina is yet to build on the promise of her hurdles bow but still appeals as the danger ahead of Jubilee Girl.

Ragosina is respected but ROCCOS INSPIRATION has more convincing stamina credentials and is taken to dominate from the front.

13:54 Sedgefield Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:03 Exeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 22f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (15/2 -15%) There's Claude	7.5 15/2(-15%)	(3) There's Claude 15/2, Placed all 3 starts in points but well held in 3 runs over hurdles. Work to do here and looks one for handicaps. Others appear to have greater potential but he's shown some ability and is not ruled out.
1	1 1st (1) (4/7 -14%) Mad Mike	0.571429 4/7(-14%)	(1) Mad Mike 4/7, 100/1, much improved when first past post in 8-runner 19.4f maiden hurdle at Chepstow 4 weeks ago, ridden positively and finishing a nose ahead of House of Stories but subsequently demoted having caused interference. Third was successful on Tuesday and this looks his for the taking. First past post at Chepstow last month and leading claims if confirming that promise.
2	2 2nd (2) (11/8 +50%) Milan Ac	1.375 11/8(+50%)	(2) Milan Ac 11/8, £60,000 purchase, runner-up on second of 2 starts in Irish points (Jan 2023). Not over-faced for his debut and worth a look. Point runner-up; makes rules debut after absence but brings potential.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content,

It is difficult to look past MAD MIKE, who can gain compensation for being demoted to second after passing the post in front at Chepstow on his latest start. The six-year-old should be well suited by going back up in trip and he is preferred to well-bred NH newcomer Milan Ac, who has the services of Harry Cobden to call upon. Another to consider is There's Claude, who wasn't disgraced when fourth at Kempton earlier in the month.

MAD MIKE was much-improved ridden more positively when first past the post (subsequently demoted) at Chepstow 4 weeks ago and he can gain compensation here if in the same sort of form. £60,000-purchase Milan Ac might be the danger.

Having been a totally different proposition when first past the post at Chepstow last month, MAD MIKE is taken to come out on top.

14:03 Exeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:10 Lingfield Maiden (Class 5) 10f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (8/13 -17%) Jolly Jack Tar	0.615385 8/13(-17%)	(3) Jolly Jack Tar 8/13, Promising type. Third of 8 in maiden at Kempton (1m) on debut 9 days ago, keeping on in a manner which suggests today's longer trip is sure to suit. The one to beat for top connections. Encouraging third on debut at Kempton; open to improvement and probably the one to beat.
2	2 2nd (2) (6/4 +20%) Endosser	1.5 6/4(+20%)	(2) Endosser 6/4, Promising type. Improved when third of 7 in nursery at Kempton (1m) in November. Up in trip on return. Has the potential for better again. Steadily progressive; third in Kempton handicap final 2yo start; unlikely to be far away.
3	4 3rd (4) (22/1 -83%) Attila The Honey	22 22/1(-83%)	(4) Attila The Honey 22/1, Twice-raced filly. 25/1, stepped up on debut when fifth of 7 in novice at Southwell (11f) 45 days ago but will need plenty more again. Made running when fifth of seven at Southwell; needs another jolt of improvement.
4	1 4th (1) (125/1 -25%) C'est Encore	125 125/1(-25%)	(1) C'est Encore 125/1, 150/1, last of 9 in novice at Kempton on debut 2 days ago. Beaten out of sight on debut at Kempton (1m4f; 150-1) on Wednesday; impossible to fancy.

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

JOLLY JACK TAR displayed plenty of promise when filling third place on his debut over a mile at Kempton recently and the step up in trip could help him to get off the mark. Endosser also holds valid form claims and may improve for a gelding operation since his last appearance, while Attila The Honey is the clear pick of the remainder.

There was a lot to like about JOLLY JACK TAR's opening effort at Kempton last week and he can prove too strong for Endosser in what is likely to develop into a straight fight between the pair.

Endosser sets the standard on form but JOLLY JACK TAR ran a race full of promise at Kempton last week and could improve past him.

14:10 Lingfield Maiden (Class 5) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:24 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 5) 21f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (16/1 +52%) Largy Train	16 16/1(+52%)	(6) Largy Train 16/1, Made a winning debut in bumper for Stuart Crawford in May 2021 but was pulled up on 4 of his 5 starts over hurdles and yet to fire over fences. Soundly beaten in two 3m1f Catterick chases last month; drops back in trip here.
2	2 2nd (2) (6/4 +0%) Big Bee Hive	1.5 6/4(+0%)	(2) Big Bee Hive 6/4, Promising sort. 11/4, career best when winning 9-runner handicap chase at this course (19.3f, heavy) on debut over fences 16 days ago, driven clear. More to come in this sphere and looks the one to beat. Kept on well to beat in-form rival here (2m3f) on recent chasing debut; major player.
3	4 3rd (4) (16/1 -33%) Ceolwulf	16 16/1(-33%)	(4) Ceolwulf 16/1, Fair bumper performer who showed a bit more when fourth in handicap at Kelso on chasing debut 16 months ago. Concern that he's not been seen since, though. Put in good front-running shift on chase debut in October 2022 but not seen again since.
4	8 4th (8) (15/2 +46%) Great Raffles	7.5 15/2(+46%)	(8) Great Raffles 15/2, Recorded back-to-back wins over hurdles (including at this course) to end 2021/22 and made the frame in all 4 outings last term. Disappointing so far over fences, though. Dual hurdle winner in spring 2022 but has not shown a great deal in three chases this term.
5th	7 5th (7) (6/1 +33%) Royle Steel	6 6/1(+33%)	(7) Royle Steel 6/1, Fair 2m winner over hurdles who got off the mark in this sphere in a weak contest at this track in October. Below that form both subsequent starts and others are more appealing. Course winner in October but not very reliable, and would appeal more on better ground.
6th	3 6th (3) (5/1 -150%) Heeztheboy	5 5/1(-150%)	(3) Heeztheboy 5/1, Offered little in a bumper/over hurdles but having attracted support, proved a different proposition sent chasing despite being 9 lb out of the weights when scoring at Hexham on return. Going well when falling 2 out at Sedgefield since and remains of interest. Won on chase/handicap debut and was going well before falling last time; still unexposed.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (5/1 +17%) Jersay Du Trottet	5 5/1(+17%)	(1) Jersay Du Trottet 5/1, 9/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, excellent fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (19.7f, heavy) 16 days ago. Well treated on his French form, so worthy of consideration on chasing bow. 0-6 over hurdles but ran on well for fourth at Wetherby last month; chase debut today.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (40/1 -150%) Son Of Aliciaslady	40 40/1(-150%)	(5) Son Of Aliciaslady 40/1, Irish point winner who hasn't shown much under Rules so far but steps up in trip for this first go at chasing/handicapping. Worth a market check back from 17 months off. Not seen since some underwhelming hurdle runs in 2022 but has an Irish point win on his CV.

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

Big Bee Hive kept on well to score over an extended 2m3f here earlier this month, but Sam England's charge has a 7lb rise to shoulder and that will make life tougher for him. With that in mind, preference is for HEEZTHEBOY, who scored readily on his chasing debut over 2m prior to falling two out when holding every chance over an extended 2m3f here last month, and he can make amends for that mishap. Jersay Du Trottet showed encouragement in first-time cheekpieces when fourth last time out and, with the headgear retained on chasing debut, he merits consideration.

BIG BEE HIVE justified support with an improved showing to make a winning chasing debut at this course last time and, with more to come, he's narrowly preferred to Heeztheboy, who has also made a promising start in this sphere. Jersay du Trottet is the pick of the remainder.

Sam England's BIG BEE HIVE made a very pleasing start to his chasing career here a couple of weeks ago and still has more to offer.

14:24 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 5) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:33 Exeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (20/1 -82%) Tilly Toughnut	20 20/1(-82%)	(5) Tilly Toughnut 20/1, Won a point bumper in November 2021 and hinted at promise in a couple of Uttoxeter novice hurdles before Christmas. Well-beaten on qualifying run at Warwick 32 days ago but the assessor has taken no chances with her opening mark. Has to raise her game on handicap debut, but lightly raced and stable among the winners.
2	1 2nd (1) (15/8 +62%) Endless Escape	1.875 15/8(+62%)	(1) Endless Escape 15/8, Ex-pointer who enjoyed a productive campaign over hurdles last season, winning 4 times prior to a respectable seventh at Cheltenham on final outing. Displayed promise without scaling same heights over fences this winter but player returned to timber. Hasn't really shone over fences this term but may be suited by the return to hurdling.
3	2 3rd (2) (11/2 +31%) Heure De Gloire	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(2) Heure De Gloire 11/2, Gradually worked her way back to form this season and, well backed, produced a dominant front-running display when taking 6-runner Ffos Las handicap (15.8f) 2 weeks ago. Subsequent Fontwell run 9 days ago was underwhelming, however. Easily made all at Ffos Las on February 1; tailed off at Fontwell since but not ruled out.
4	6 4th (6) (9/4 +44%) Asian Spice	2.25 9/4(+44%)	(6) Asian Spice 9/4, All the better for return when off the mark in a C&D handicap in November and improved further to follow up back here later that month. Set a stiff task in novice company at Wincanton 22 days ago but has a more suitable assignment now. Respected. 2-2 in handicaps, both over C&D in November, and she has to be of interest.
3	3 \|F\| (3) (11/2 -214%) Dolly Delightful	5.5 11/2(-214%)	(3) Dolly Delightful 11/2, Low-mileage mare who has run to a fair level in hitting the frame in trio of mares' maiden/novice events at around 2m, latest when runner-up in steadily-run C&D event 23 days ago. Promises to do better again now handicapping. Placed on all three hurdle starts; unexposed and open to improvement on handicap debut.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (8/1 -140%) Chosen Hero	8 8/1(-140%)	(4) Chosen Hero 8/1, Fair bumper winner who arrives having made it fourth time lucky over hurdles in mares' novice company at Chepstow (2m, heavy) 24 days ago, holding off the late rally of her main market rival. Cheekpieces worn then retained for handicap debut and she's no forlorn hope. Won Chepstow novice last month in first-time cheekpieces; could play another leading role.

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

Runner-up to the same rival the last twice, including over C&D last time, DOLLY DELIGHTFUL remains a lightly-raced mare who is open to plenty of improvement. The six-year-old can get off the mark at the main expense of Chepstow winner Chosen Hero, while Endless Escape is the top-rated of these and warrants respect returning to this sphere after a stint over fences.

DOLLY DELIGHTFUL's future may well lie over further but there's been enough to date to think a race of this nature is within her grasp and in the hope they go a stronger gallop than was the case on her latest outing, she could be the answer on handicap bow. Asian Spice and Endless Escape, back over the smaller obstacles, are others to consider.

Chosen Hero is respected but preference is for ASIAN SPICE, who is 2-2 in handicaps with both of those wins coming over C&D.

14:33 Exeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (11/4 -99%) Molly Mischief	2.75 11/4(-99%)	(1) Molly Mischief 11/4, Lightly-raced maiden who showed improved form upped markedly in trip on first run since leaving Jessica Macey when excellent second of 8 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f) 43 days ago. Makes polytrack debut and has obvious claims of going one better. Refused to enter the stalls earlier this month but had previously shaped well when second.
1	2 1st (2) (10/11 +44%) Baileys Warrior	0.909091 10/11(+44%)	(2) Baileys Warrior 10/11, Remains a maiden after 24 Flat runs but went very close to opening his account in 7-runner handicap at this C&D (AW) 15 days ago. Big chance with a repeat. 24-race maiden but knocking at the door, beaten a nose over C&D last time; solid chance.
2	5 2nd (5) (40/1 -43%) Reign Of Thunder	40 40/1(-43%)	(5) Reign Of Thunder 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 250/1, last of 8 in maiden at Kempton (8f) 27 days ago. Significantly up in trip for handicap debut and fitted with first-time hood and cheekpieces. Last all starts; needs to improve markedly for headgear and an increased test of stamina.
3	4 3rd (4) (11/1 +83%) Nelson River	11 11/1(+83%)	(4) Nelson River 11/1, Last of 11 in handicap (100/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 25 days ago. Significantly up in trip and easily passed over. Has two AW wins to his name but seems to be in no sort of form; needs a major revival.
4	3 4th (3) (4/1 +0%) Logistical	4 4/1(+0%)	(3) Logistical 4/1, 33/1, turned in his best effort of the season when fourth of 8 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 9 days ago, having run of race. Significantly up in trip. Visor back on. 0-14 Flat and jumps; best recent effort when close fourth at Kempton; high on the list.

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

Baileys Warrior has been knocking hard on the door of late and merits respect once again, but marginal preference is for the unexposed MOLLY MISCHIEF. The daughter of Muhaarar put in a career-best effort when stepped up to 1m6f on her handicap bow and a 1lb rise for that effort may underestimate her. Logistical showed more promise when a close fourth on his most recent outing and completes the shortlist.

MOLLY MISCHIEF was much improved upped markedly in trip when runner-up at Southwell last month and is the obvious choice to go one better given she remains unexposed after just 4 career starts. Baileys Warrior went extremely close to breaking her duck over C&D recently and is regarded as the principal threat.

This looks a good opportunity for the consistent BAILEYS WARRIOR to get off the mark at last. Molly Mischief is feared most.

14:40 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:54 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (6/1 +63%) Cailin Dearg	6 6/1(+63%)	(8) Cailin Dearg 6/1, Recorded back-to-back wins over C&D in December 2021. Hasn't shown much in 3 starts since returning from a lengthy absence in November but she's been given a chance by the handicapper and is certainly one to consider. Returned from long absence with two heavy defeats but latest run offers some renewed hope.
2	5 2nd (5) (5/1 +29%) Redbridge Rambler	5 5/1(+29%)	(5) Redbridge Rambler 5/1, Produced his best effort over hurdles when runner-up in handicap at Huntingdon in October but well held both subsequent starts and record under Rules now stands at 0-9. Will appreciate today's ease in grade but is not yet proven on genuine soft ground.
3	2 3rd (2) (11/2 -175%) Wholeofthemoon	5.5 11/2(-175%)	(2) Wholeofthemoon 11/2, Fairly useful Flat winner who left his previous hurdle efforts behind when making a successful handicap debut over 19.5f at Doncaster in December. Put in another good shift when runner-up dropped to 16.6f at the same course (soft) since and he's a live contender. Caused 80-1 shock on handicap debut; clear second to next-time-out winner on latest outing.
4	4 4th (4) (11/1 -57%) Hawkseye View	11 11/1(-57%)	(4) Hawkseye View 11/1, Successful sole completed start in points but only modest form to date over hurdles and sizeable step forward needed now pitched into a handicap for the first time. Placed in two 2m3f Catterick novices this season; enters calculations on handicap debut.
5th	1 5th (1) (11/4 +17%) Thank You Blue	2.75 11/4(+17%)	(1) Thank You Blue 11/4, Placed in 2 bumpers for Sam Thomas and made a winning start over hurdles for new stable here (17f, soft) in November. Found out under a penalty back here over C&D since but it's still early days and he could have a part to play on this handicap debut. 2m1f course winner on hurdle debut and ran okay over C&D next time; handicap debut today.
6th	6 6th (6) (7/2 +30%) Halpha Soleil	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(6) Halpha Soleil 7/2, Successful twice in French bumpers and came good over hurdles in a C&D handicap on Boxing Day. Wasn't disgraced at Catterick last time and he's worth considering off this 1 lb lower mark. C&D winner on Boxing Day; not in same form since but further progress remains possible.
7th	7 7th (7) (14/1 -133%) Marty Mcfly	14 14/1(-133%)	(7) Marty Mcfly 14/1, Dead-heated in an Irish point and reached the frame in 2 bumpers for Patrick Neville last season. Hasn't set the world alight in 3 starts since switched to hurdles and needs to up his game now switched to handicap company. Not beaten far in any of his three qualifying races; upped in trip for handicap debut.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (40/1 +20%) Shantou Lucky	40 40/1(+20%)	(3) Shantou Lucky 40/1, Three-time winner in Ireland for Gavin Cromwell but ended last season on a downer and probably best watched starting out for new connections. Absent since some disappointing efforts in Ireland last spring; makes stable debut here.

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

WHOLEOFTHEMOON showed a good attitude when scoring at huge odds over an extended 2m3f at Doncaster in December, and he proved that was no fluke when finishing second behind a well-handicapped rival at the same course two weeks later. Off an unchanged mark, he gets the nod to go one place better. Thank You Blue has already shown useful form over hurdles and he may give the selection the most to think about on his handicap debut. Halpha Soleil is just 4lb higher than his last winning mark and warrants consideration.

It could be worth rolling the dice with CAILIN DEARG, who hasn't fired in a handful of appearances so far this season but she's been given a real chance by the handicapper. It's likely that Wholeofthemoon will be in the thick of things and he is feared most ahead of Halpha Soleil and handicap-debutant Thank You Blue.

Lightly raced 7yo THANK YOU BLUE scored here on his hurdling debut two starts ago and now makes his handicap debut. He gets the nod.

14:54 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:05 Exeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (4/6 -86%) Spirits Bay	0.666667 4/6(-86%)	(5) Spirits Bay 4/6, A useful bumper winner who has made a promising start over hurdles, runner-up at Sandown then set for third when falling last in novice hurdle at Cheltenham (16.8f, good to soft) 70 days ago. Stands out on form. Dual bumper winner; has made promising start to hurdling career and looks the one to beat.
2	1 2nd (1) (5/4 +29%) Ten Lengths Tom	1.25 5/4(+29%)	(1) Ten Lengths Tom 5/4, Promising individual who bagged 6-runner novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, heavy) 89 days ago. Should improve again but has more to do under a 7 lb penalty. Battled on well to win 2m4f Uttoxeter maiden in November; likely contender here.
3	7 3rd (7) (11/1 +31%) Elusiveness	11 11/1(+31%)	(7) Elusiveness 11/1, Has hinted at promise both runs over hurdles, patiently-ridden fifth of 8 in novice hurdle at Warwick (19f, heavy) 32 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Can do better in due course. Made some late headway on hurdling debut but was never really involved on latest outing.
4	3 4th (3) (100/1 -52%) Bredon Hill Dart	100 100/1(-52%)	(3) Bredon Hill Dart 100/1, 100/1, seventh of 8 in novice hurdle here (18.5f, heavy) on hurdles bow 12 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward. In rear throughout when 100-1 for recent hurdling debut here (2m2f).
5th	4 5th (4) (100/1 +20%) Royal Juniper	100 100/1(+20%)	(4) Royal Juniper 100/1, Off the mark in a Wexford handicap chase (2m, heavy) for previous connections in August. However, well held on yard/hurdles bow over C&D in November. Others appeal more. Struggled in low-grade C&D handicap on stable debut in November.
6th	6 6th (6) (100/1 +0%) Confused Again	100 100/1(+0%)	(6) Confused Again 100/1, 125/1, sixth of 8 in novice hurdle at this C&D (heavy) on NH debut 23 days ago. Much more required. Struggled over C&D when a big-priced outsider for last month's belated debut.
7th	2 7th (2) (150/1 -50%) Benville Bridge	150 150/1(-50%)	(2) Benville Bridge 150/1, 200/1, eleventh of 17 in novice hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f, soft) 42 days ago, needing stiffer test. Lots more is required. Well beaten at triple-digit odds on first two hurdling starts.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (22/1 -10%) Spice Heaven	22 22/1(-10%)	(8) Spice Heaven 22/1, No show in pair of bumpers for Jamie Snowden but showed fair form when fifth of 9 in novice hurdle at this C&D (heavy) 23 days ago. Shortlisted. Fairly respectable fifth in C&D mares' maiden last month; might collect a minor prize.

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

Although SPIRITS BAY was held in third when falling at Cheltenham in December, the six-year-old was going to be far from disgraced if completing. Nigel Twiston-Davies' inmate has been given 70 days to get over those exertions and a similar performance should suffice. Ten Lengths Tom has to concede weight all round after justifying favouritism at Uttoxeter but will still be dangerous. Spice Heaven offered more encouragement when fifth over C&D and she can battle it out with Elusiveness for the minor spoils.

SPIRITS BAY sets the bar high so gets a confident vote to build on two promising efforts over hurdles and get off the mark in this sphere. Uttoxeter-winner Ten Lengths Tom appeals as the one to chase home Nigel Twiston-Davies' useful bumper scorer ahead of Spice Heaven.

This is a good opportunity for dual bumper winner SPIRITS BAY, who performed creditably on his first two hurdling starts.

15:05 Exeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:15 Lingfield Stakes (Class 6) 12f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (11/2 -22%) Velvet Vulcan	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(8) Velvet Vulcan 11/2, Modest gelding. Respectable fourth of 12 in classified event at Southwell (1½m) 18 days ago. Still a maiden but there is promise to be taken from his Southwell efforts this year.
2	7 2nd (7) (66/1 +34%) Three Dons	66 66/1(+34%)	(7) Three Dons 66/1, Poor gelding. Remains a maiden after 27 Flat runs. Tenth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (1m, 40/1) 16 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Others are preferred again., Longstanding maiden and has stamina to prove over new trip.
3	6 3rd (6) (2/1 -14%) Stopnsearch	2 2/1(-14%)	(6) Stopnsearch 2/1, Course winner. Twenty seven runs since last win in 2021 but he arrives on the back of 2 runner-up efforts in 1¼m classified events here this month, going down by only a neck on Monday. Perhaps this can finally be his day again. Went close in 1m2f classified races here the last twice; has form at 1m4f; respected.
4	4 4th (4) (7/2 +13%) Miss Sligo	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(4) Miss Sligo 7/2, C&D winner. Creditable third of 10 in minor event at Wolverhampton (1½m, 7/2) 11 days ago. Not taken lightly. Successful five times at this level; placed in both outings this year; solid claims.
5th	5 5th (5) (9/1 +82%) Savoy Brown	9 9/1(+82%)	(5) Savoy Brown 9/1, C&D winner last March but has struggled since. Today's return to classified level may spark a revival; won over C&D last March.
6th	3 6th (3) (50/1 -400%) Hildenley	50 50/1(-400%)	(3) Hildenley 50/1, Hasn't beaten a rival in 2 outings for new yard this year. Big question mark over current form; best watched unless there's a market move.
7th	2 7th (2) (17/2 +39%) Gold Standard	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(2) Gold Standard 17/2, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 8/1, bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Kempton (11f) 9 days ago, left poorly placed. Others more persuasive. Record is only 3-50 and he has something to find on these terms.
8th	1 8th (1) (20/1 -43%) Broad Appeal	20 20/1(-43%)	(1) Broad Appeal 20/1, Twenty three runs since last win in 2020. 12/1, sixth of 9 in classified event at this course (1¼m) 12 days ago. Veteran who is on a very long losing spell and finished behind Stopnsearch last time.
9th	9 9th (9) (5/1 +17%) Sao Timothy	5 5/1(+17%)	(9) Sao Timothy 5/1, 17/2, very good second of 10 in classified event at Wolverhampton (1½m) 11 days ago, with the reopposing Miss Sligo behind in third. Needs considering. Still a maiden but posted his best effort when second at Wolverhampton last time.

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Miss Sligo has hit the frame at this level the last twice, including when she was beaten just over two lengths at Wolverhampton last time, and she can remain competitive. However, preference is for STOPNSEARCH, who just failed to justify favouritism when he finished a neck second over 1m2f here last week and, if he can settle better over this longer trip, he could be the one to beat. Gold Standard is another to note based on his third over this C&D in a class 6 handicap on his penultimate start.

STOPNSEARCH has been knocking on the door over slightly shorter here in recent days and is taken to finally end his long losing run. Last-time-out Wolverhampton 2-3 Sao Timothy and Miss Sligo can give him most to do.

Two good efforts here this month swing the vote marginally in favour of STOPNSEARCH. Second choice is Sao Timothy.

15:15 Lingfield Stakes (Class 6) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:30 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 5) 27f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (15/8 -25%) Monaghan Boy	1.875 15/8(-25%)	(4) Monaghan Boy 15/8, Remains a maiden but has finished second three times from four outings in this sphere. Another solid showing is on the cards with cheekpieces applied. Runner-up in last three chases; new cheekpieces might squeeze out something extra here.
2	6 2nd (6) (15/2 +63%) Old Page	7.5 15/2(+63%)	(6) Old Page 15/2, Limited chaser who is regularly out of the weights and was pulled up at Carlisle last time. Others make more appeal. Second in two slow-ground chases this term but still makes only limited appeal; 3lb wrong.
3	2 3rd (2) (9/2 -35%) Elleon	4.5 9/2(-35%)	(2) Elleon 9/2, Yet to win over jumps but usually consistent, so recent blip at Market Rasen is best excused. Should be on the premises with cheekpieces refitted. Needs to bounce back from a poor run but was placed on all seven outings last year.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (7/2 +42%) Don Brocco	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(3) Don Brocco 7/2, Modest winner at 25f over hurdles. Similar form over fences, fifth at Carlisle 18 days ago. Should give his running but others preferred for the win. 0-5 since switched to fences in the autumn but never beaten more than 13l; a player.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (10/1 +50%) Enforcement	10 10/1(+50%)	(5) Enforcement 10/1, Shows more temperament than ability these days and is hard to fancy from out of the weights. Has struggled to make a significant impact off lowly marks this season and needs a revival.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (11/2 -120%) Fortuitous Find	5.5 11/2(-120%)	(1) Fortuitous Find 11/2, Winning pointer who showed ability sent hurdling in decent contest at Doncaster. Well held both starts this season but may do better switching straight to fences for handicap debut. Headgear on. Irish point winner who is very unexposed under rules; up in trip for chase/handicap debut.

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A respectable second in each of his last three starts, it's entirely feasible stepping up in trip while sporting first-time cheekpieces could prompt a little extra from MONAGHAN BOY. The selection has a likable attitude and looks well worth a try over this sterner test of stamina. Elleon is 0-11 over fences so far, but has placed on nine of those occasions, so rate a prime candidate to be on the premises yet again. Don Brocco completes the shortlist.

FORTUITOUS FIND is a winning pointer and his three runs over hurdles probably didn't get to the bottom of him, so he's worth chancing making a quick switch to chasing for his handicap debut. Monaghan Boy arrives in good order and should put up another bold showing, while a return to form is expected from Elleon.

The pick is DON BROCCO, who has slipped to a good mark and ran better than his finishing position suggests at Carlisle recently.

15:30 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 5) 27f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:35 Dundalk Maiden 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	7 1st (7) (7/2 -40%) Pepper Noir	3.5 7/2(-40%)	(7) Pepper Noir 7/2, Thrice-raced filly. 11/4, second of 8 in maiden at this course (7f) 9 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Surely has a race in her. Second in two recent races won by stablemates of Prairie Angel, likely to be in the mix.
2	5 2nd (5) (5/1 +55%) Hasna	5 5/1(+55%)	(5) Hasna 5/1, Sea The Moon filly. Dam 1m winner out of useful 1¼m winner (stayed 1½m) Haziyna, herself half-sister to British/Irish Derby winner Harzand. One to note on debut for top yard. Dam was a C&D handicap winner, at a modest level, from the family of Derby winner Harzand.
3	11 3rd (11) (10/3 -141%) Timana	3.333333 10/3(-141%)	(11) Timana 10/3, From a good Aga Khan family. Promising second of 14 in maiden (11/2) at this C&D on debut 42 days ago for Johnny Murtagh, no match for a subsequent winner. High draw a bit of a negative starting out for new yard but she seems sure to improve. Good shout. Good chance given normal progress from debut C&D second, has an edge over Copie Conforme.
4	10 4th (10) (125/1 -25%) Spunog	125 125/1(-25%)	(10) Spunog 125/1, €1,600 yearling, resold €2,000 yearling, Smooth Daddy filly. Half-sister to several winners, including useful 1½m-16.4f winner Lunar Power and 2-y-o 5f winner Athas An Bhean. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner who stayed 1¼m. Half-sister to six winners including the versatile Lunar Power, may need experience.
5th	2 5th (2) (16/1 -33%) Copie Conforme	16 16/1(-33%)	(2) Copie Conforme 16/1, Twice-raced filly. 12/1, fourth of 14 in maiden at this C&D 42 days ago. Stepped up from turf debut when fourth here six weeks ago, held by runner-up Timana.
6th	8 6th (8) (7/2 +22%) Prairie Angel	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(8) Prairie Angel 7/2, Territories filly. Sister to 1¼m-2m winner Prairie Dancer and half-sister to 2-y-o 5f winner Raging. Dam 1¼m winner who stayed 1½m. Appealing newcomer for yard that has made hay here this winter. Sister to yard's useful and versatile seven-time winner Prairie Dancer, stable in form.
7th	14 7th (14) (40/1 +60%) Wonderwalk	40 40/1(+60%)	(14) Wonderwalk 40/1, Twice-raced filly. 66/1, tenth of 14 in maiden at this C&D 119 days ago. Half-sister to two decent types, fair debut at Roscommon, down the field here in November.
8th	4 8th (4) (18/1 -50%) Enniscoffee	18 18/1(-50%)	(4) Enniscoffee 18/1, Twice-raced filly. 5/1, fifth of 13 in maiden at this C&D 7 days ago. Fifth in two outings over C&D, needs to raise her game to get into the money now.
9th	9 9th (9) (14/1 -133%) Sanafi Sister	14 14/1(-133%)	(9) Sanafi Sister 14/1, Acclamation filly. Half-sister to 1m winner Mofridge and smart French 1m and winner Marhaba Ya Sanafi. Dam unraced. Half-sister to the 2023 French 2,000 Guineas winner Marhaba Ya Sanafi, very interesting.
10th	1 10th (1) (14/1 +65%) Breathe Again	14 14/1(+65%)	(1) Breathe Again 14/1, Bated Breath filly. Dam, winner up to 1m (2-y-o 6f winner), closely related to useful 7f-9f winner Miramis and half-sister to useful 1¼m-13.4f winner Twin Star. Dam Another Story won three times at this track, could be well primed for this.
11th	12 11th (12) (66/1 +0%) Trusty And True	66 66/1(+0%)	(12) Trusty And True 66/1, €17,000 yearling, Holy Roman Emperor filly. Closely related to 2 winners by Rock of Gibraltar, including useful 1¼m-1½m winner Strawberry Rock. Closely related to useful middle-distance winner Strawberry Rock, dam placed in Germany.
12th	6 12th (6) (150/1 -50%) Holly Woods Dancer	150 150/1(-50%)	(6) Holly Woods Dancer 150/1, Twice-raced filly. Fifth of 13 in maiden (150/1) at this C&D 21 days ago. Fair fifth at a massive price here three weeks ago but well held by runner-up Pepper Noir.
13th	13 13th (13) (9/1 +78%) Weston Grey	9 9/1(+78%)	(13) Weston Grey 9/1, €23,000 yearling, Phoenix of Spain filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 6f winner Hidden Spell and 9f-11f winner Soon It's Late. Dam unraced half-sister to 1m winner Lonely Place. Half-sister to 6f juvenile winner Hidden Spell and a winner in Italy, worth a market check.
14th	3 14th (3) (80/1 +20%) Ellie B	80 80/1(+20%)	(3) Ellie B 80/1, Elzaam filly. Dam 1¼m/10.7f winner. Dam was a middle-distance winner for this stable including at this track, may need further.

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TIMANA made a promising debut for Johnny Murtagh over C&D last month and has since changed hands for 15,000 euros at Goffs. The selection met interference early on but kept on well in the straight when beating all bar Beautiful Dawn (won again since) with Copie Conforme about three lengths back in fourth, and should progress with that experience under her belt. Pepper Noir has filled the runner-up spot twice here this month, while Enniscoffee is another to consider with Colin Keane on board. Prairie Angel, a sister to dual-purpose stablemate Prairie Dancer, and Hasna, by Sea The Stars and from the family of Harzand, are two newcomers to note in the market.

TIMANA made a promising start for Johnny Murtagh here 6 weeks ago and is taken to make a winning start for her new yard despite a wide draw. Pepper Noir and newcomers Prairie Angel and Hasna complete the shortlist.

The 68-rated Pepper Noir has a definite chance but may not cope with TIMANA who should be able to step up from her debut second

15:35 Dundalk Maiden 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:40 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 3) 31f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (11/4 +31%) Mr Vango	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(4) Mr Vango 11/4, Winner of sole start between the flags and positive start over hurdles last season. Ended that campaign on a low-key note but encouraging return/debut over fences when third at Wincanton (25f, soft) on Boxing Day and shapes as though this stamina test will be right up his street. Encouraging third on first run over fences and trainer is a dab hand with marathon chasers.
2	3 2nd (3) (5/1 +0%) Foxboro	5 5/1(+0%)	(3) Foxboro 5/1, Bagged handicap chases at Fontwell and Newbury last season and back to form with a bang when producing a career-best win at Exeter (30.7f, heavy) on penultimate start. However, he wasn't on a going day next time and his profile has a rather patchy look to it. Well beaten at Plumpton last month but won easily over C&D in December; just 4lb higher.
3	6 3rd (6) (12/1 +33%) Golden Sovereign	12 12/1(+33%)	(6) Golden Sovereign 12/1, Opened chase account at Wincanton on final start of 2020/21 campaign and placed both completed starts at that course last term. However, he hasn't put his best foot forward in 2 starts since returning to action in December and he needs to bounce back. Well handicapped on last winter's form but below par this season; cheekpieces go on.
4	8 4th (8) (9/1 +0%) Lyrical Genius	9 9/1(+0%)	(8) Lyrical Genius 9/1, Has an unattractive style (takes plenty of riding) and record stands at 0-8 over fences following a below par effort at Doncaster. Capable of going well if on a going day (has gone close twice off this mark in the past) but others look more solid on balance. Front-runner who went close at Carlisle on reappearance but below par the next twice.
1	1 \|F\| (1) (12/1 +14%) Sidi Ismael	12 12/1(+14%)	(1) Sidi Ismael 12/1, Hurdles/chase winner who ended last season with a brace of placed efforts in long distance chases at Taunton/Ffos Las. Well below par so far this time round, though, and while his mark is on the slide as a result, it's easy enough to look elsewhere. 10yo who is having substandard campaign, but is well handicapped on last season's form.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (4/1 -45%) Track And Trace	4 4/1(-45%)	(7) Track And Trace 4/1, Placed in an Irish point and got off the mark over hurdles at the second attempt when scoring at Warwick in September. Made it third time lucky in this sphere upped to 3¾m at Catterick (soft) last time and a 5 lb rise is unlikely to debar another bold show. Won North Yorkshire National last month; a 5lb rise could underestimate that performance.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (7/1 -75%) Robyndzone	7 7/1(-75%)	(5) Robyndzone 7/1, Enhanced good strike rate over fences when scoring in good style at Haydock (28.4f, heavy) at the end of December. This 7 lb higher mark asks a question but he's unexposed over marathon trips and has to enter calculations. Won nicely under Ned Fox when upped to 3m4f at Haydock and a 7lb rise may not stop him.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (13/2 -18%) Take Your Time	6.5 13/2(-18%)	(2) Take Your Time 13/2, Winner of first 2 starts over fences, including a runaway success over 25f at Wincanton in December. Disappointing over the same C&D when bidding for the hat-trick last time but he remains on a workable mark and it would be no surprise were he to get back on track. 2-2 over fences (on heavy) before Wincanton flop (on good to soft); could bounce back.

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ROBYNDZONE found further improvement for the rise in distance when scoring a fifth chase victory over an extended 3m4f at Haydock in late December. The Frammassone gelding looked better than ever that day and the combination of an extra two furlongs and 7lb rise in the ratings might not be enough to prevent him from going in again. Take Your Time is dangerous to discount on his return to more testing ground conditions and Paul Nicholls' gelding is feared most, ahead of the progressive Track And Trace.

While TAKE YOUR TIME was admittedly disappointing at Wincanton last time, he was a thoroughly decisive winner at the same course on his penultimate start and is well worth another chance off a mark still below that off which he was successful over hurdles. Track And Trace and Robyndzone both coped very well with the step up to marathon trips on their latest outings and are feared most in that order of preference. Mr Vango is also worth a second look.

Stamina is a strong suit for the very lightly raced 8yo MR VANGO and he earns the vote now up in trip on his second chase start.

15:40 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 3) 31f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:47 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (6/5 +36%) Goldsmith	1.2 6/5(+36%)	(3) Goldsmith 6/5, Course winner. Latest win at Southwell in January. 9/4, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at this course (10f, AW) 4 days ago, running on. Shortlist material. Two wins this winter and he ran well over 1m2f here on Monday; makes appeal.
2	1 2nd (1) (4/1 +0%) Enola Grey	4 4/1(+0%)	(1) Enola Grey 4/1, Latest win at Newcastle in December. Creditable third of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 12/1) 6 days ago. Not taken lightly. Slow starter; in good form for new yard this winter; will need luck from the inside stall.
3	2 3rd (2) (6/1 +40%) Star Shield	6 6/1(+40%)	(2) Star Shield 6/1, Three wins from 15 runs last year. Latest win at Newcastle in December. 16/1, respectable third of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 50 days ago, slowly away. Ten-time winner, the latest in December (1m, Tapeta); not at his very best last time.
4	5 4th (5) (9/1 -125%) Wadacre Grace	9 9/1(-125%)	(5) Wadacre Grace 9/1, C&D winner. Four wins from 22 runs last year. Won 5-runner handicap (9/4) at Chelmsford City (8f) 14 days ago, better placed than most. Needs considering. Six-time AW winner who was well on top at Chelmsford last time; contender up 3lb.
5th	6 5th (6) (17/2 +15%) Solanna	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(6) Solanna 17/2, Course winner. Three wins from 12 runs last year. 8/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Yarmouth (8f, soft). Off 130 days. Others more persuasive. Good record on AW and returns from a break on a handy mark; betting to guide.
6th	4 6th (4) (9/1 -80%) Shot Of Love	9 9/1(-80%)	(4) Shot Of Love 9/1, 16/1, career best when winning 6-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 22 days ago. Respected. Game effort to win a 7f handicap at Chelmsford three weeks ago; more needed up 4lb.
7th	8 7th (8) (50/1 +0%) Kessaar Power	50 50/1(+0%)	(8) Kessaar Power 50/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Ninth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 25/1) 9 days ago. Quiet of late and going into uncharted waters in terms of stamina.
8th	7 8th (7) (22/1 -10%) Keep Me Stable	22 22/1(-10%)	(7) Keep Me Stable 22/1, Latest win at Newcastle in November. 11/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 49 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Won twice over 7f at Newcastle in November; held since and stamina for 1m is not assured.

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Enola Grey continues to get closer after she managed a podium finish in a class 4 handicap at Newcastle earlier in the month and she could get into contention off a 1lb lower rating. However, she could come out second best to SHOT OF LOVE, who showed fantastic determination to rally in the final furlong and get back up by a short head over 7f at Chelmsford. He could defy a 4lb rise as he steps back up in trip, while Star Shield finished third in this grade when bidding for a 1m double at Newcastle last month and also has to be considered.

GOLDSMITH has held his form really well during a busy spell this winter and remains of interest after his eye-catching fourth here on Monday. Enola Grey and Wadacre Grace head the dangers.

He can be a hostage to fortune but there should be some pace on and GOLDSMITH can record his third win of his winter campaign.

15:47 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:00 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 27f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (5/2 +64%) Rumble B	2.5 5/2(+64%)	(5) Rumble B 5/2, Long-standing maiden but he arrives in good nick, second of 11 to Dillarchie in handicap hurdle at this C&D (heavy) 16 days ago. One for the shortlist. Sound effort when second over C&D last month but now 0-26 over hurdles.
2	6 2nd (6) (12/1 +52%) Oliver's Island	12 12/1(+52%)	(6) Oliver's Island 12/1, Veteran who isn't firing fully at present. 5 lb out of the handicap too so others appeal more. Fair third at Catterick two starts ago but rest of this season's form is uninspiring.
3	1 3rd (1) (9/2 +44%) Breizh Alko	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(1) Breizh Alko 9/2, Veteran who has an all-or-nothing profile, off 10 months before posting a fair third of 12 in handicap hurdle (40/1) at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) 30 days ago. Significantly up in trip and possibilities with cheekpieces back on. Long in the tooth now but has a C&D win on his CV and his current mark is workable.
4	2 4th (2) (5/6 +75%) Dillarchie	0.833333 5/6(+75%)	(2) Dillarchie 5/6, Not the most consisent but she resumed winning ways in 11-runner handicap hurdle at this C&D (heavy) 16 days ago by 8½ lengths from Rumble B, having positional advantage. Still needs considering though. Posted career-best performance when clearcut C&D winner this month; respected.

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DILLARCHIE won with plenty in hand over C&D earlier in the month and is a solid option in her bid to follow up, despite the 7lb higher mark. Breizh Alko hinted at a revival last time and commands respect off 1lb lower than his most recent win over hurdles. Runner-up to the selection last time, Rumble B has a feasible chance of getting closer on the revised terms but will need everything to go his way to turn the form around. Of course, Major Fortune will take all the beating if turning up after completing a four-timer at Lingfield on Thursday.

MAJOR FORTUNE arrives on a roll so is hard to oppose saddling a 7 lb penalty for his ready Lingfield success last time out provided he is none the worse for an intended run at Lingfield on Thursday. Rumble B is weighted to have a say and rates the main danger, with veteran Breizh Alko not discounted either if on his A-game.

The selection is DILLARCHIE, who looked in rude health when winning over C&D recently and has a good 5lb claimer booked today.

16:00 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 27f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:05 Dundalk Handicap 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	3 1st (3) (5/1 +38%) Final Voyage	5 5/1(+38%)	(3) Final Voyage 5/1, 3½ lengths fifth of 7 to Hodd's Girl in handicap at this course (7f, 7/1) 23 days ago. One to note back up in trip. Late work over 7f behind Hodd's Girl last month; declining mark so not one to rule out.
2	4 2nd (4) (11/4 +31%) Hightimeyouwon	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(4) Hightimeyouwon 11/4, Course winner. Three wins from 15 runs last year. Good second of 13 in handicap at this C&D (13/2) 14 days ago, outbattled. Shortlist material. Most consistent here of late without success; inching up the weights too.
3	1 3rd (1) (6/1 -80%) Freescape	6 6/1(-80%)	(1) Freescape 6/1, 7-time course winner. Latest win here in December. Respectable third of 7 in minor event at this course (10.7f, 9/2) 28 days ago. Back down in trip. In good form over 1m2f here of late, not sure if this drop in trip is what he wants.
4	2 4th (2) (9/2 -80%) Hodd's Girl	4.5 9/2(-80%)	(2) Hodd's Girl 9/2, Career best when winning 7-runner handicap (10/3) at this course (7f) 23 days ago by 2 lengths from Brains, soon clear. Can give a good account once more. Won going away over 7f last month; yet to convince at 1m but worth another shot.
5th	6 5th (6) (16/5 +20%) Chavajod	3.2 16/5(+20%)	(6) Chavajod 16/5, C&D winner. Latest win here in January. Respectable fourth of 13 in handicap (4/1) at this C&D 14 days ago. One to consider. Dual C&D winner this winter but handicapper may have his measure now.
6th	5 6th (5) (17/2 -31%) Nahori	8.5 17/2(-31%)	(5) Nahori 17/2, 18/1, won 14-runner maiden at this course (7f) on debut 63 days ago, well on top finish. More to come and shouldn't be dismissed now handicapping. Made good impression when belated debut winner here in December; trip should suit.
7th	7 7th (7) (50/1 -52%) Imadpour	50 50/1(-52%)	(7) Imadpour 50/1, Won at Cork in 2022. Fifteenth of 16 in juvenile hurdle at Naas (15.5f, soft, 250/1) 26 days ago. More needed. Poor recent hurdles form, seems best watched on second AW start.
8th	8 8th (8) (16/1 +0%) Brains	16 16/1(+0%)	(8) Brains 16/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 13 runs last year. Eleventh of 13 in handicap at this C&D (11/1) 14 days ago. Claiming winner here but tame recent handicap run a concern.

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FINAL VOYAGE should appreciate this step up in trip. The Camacho gelding won three times over an extended mile at Wolverhampton for James Tate and also recorded a valuable success over a mile at Lingfield on Good Friday last year. The selection has been far from disgraced in two outings here this winter including when staying on behind Hodd's Girl and Brains last month and has edged down to an attractive mark. Chavajod recorded a third C&D win when holding off Hightimeyouwon by half a length last month, while Nahori won on debut here over seven just before Christmas in a maiden that has thrown up a number of subsequent winners.

HODD'S GIRL won well here 3 weeks ago and could be good for the follow up after a 5 lb rise. Hightimeyouwon and the unexposed Nahori are a couple of the likely dangers.

Although she didn't beat much on her debut here in December, NAHORI intimated she could have plenty more to offer over this longer trip

16:05 Dundalk Handicap 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:10 Exeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 23f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (13/2 +7%) Farmer's Gamble	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(2) Farmer's Gamble 13/2, Scored over C&D last season and looked back to form before falling in a handicap chase at Uttoxeter 3 months ago. Returns to smaller obstacles on a reasonable mark. C&D winner who was running well over fences last time when falling three out; contender.
1	5 1st (5) (9/2 +10%) Striking A Pose	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(5) Striking A Pose 9/2, Bounced back to capitalise on a drop in the weights at this course last time. Return to this trip shouldn't be an issue but he's not an obvious one for the follow up. Made it 3-3 here when back over hurdles last time and has to be respected.
2	11 2nd (11) (7/2 +65%) Longshanks	3.5 7/2(+65%)	(11) Longshanks 7/2, Last season was a write-off but he scored twice in points in November and made a positive start for the Kayley Woollacott yard when third of 8 in a 21.5f course handicap on New Year's Day. Ran out over C&D last time but still one to keep in mind. Firmly in contention when running out at final flight over C&D last time.
3	9 3rd (9) (5/1 +29%) Chloe's Court	5 5/1(+29%)	(9) Chloe's Court 5/1, Back to form when signing off last season on a winning note at Chepstow and followed up on her 21.5f course reappearance in November. Good second over C&D last time and should be on the premises again. Two-time course winner who went very close over C&D latest; could be bang there once more.
4	6 4th (6) (9/1 +44%) Decorated	9 9/1(+44%)	(6) Decorated 9/1, Bumper winner who progressed well over hurdles last term, scoring twice. Shaped as if amiss when pulled up on two of three outings this season, though. Up-and-down profile and untested at the trip, but not ruled out on back of wind op.
5th	3 5th (3) (18/1 -500%) Cedar Row	18 18/1(-500%)	(3) Cedar Row 18/1, Successful on second of 2 starts in point bumpers and confirmed previous promise when landing an 8-runner event at Warwick on handicap debut 11 months ago. One to consider despite the absence. Returns from absence but this unexposed 7yo could have plenty more still to offer.
6th	10 6th (10) (10/1 +50%) Lanspark	10 10/1(+50%)	(10) Lanspark 10/1, Dual winner for the Tizzard stable in 2022 and having slipped back to his last winning mark, returned to form to get off the mark for the season at Fontwell (25.8f, soft) on Boxing Day. Pulled up since but visor tried now and can't be written off. Won in small field at Fontwell two starts ago but pulled up at Plumpton since.
4	4 \|F\| (4) (9/2 +78%) Rock Danse	4.5 9/2(+78%)	(4) Rock Danse 9/2, Point scorer who struck at the third time of asking over hurdles in 2m4f Hexham maiden in December. Has held form since and can't be ruled out for all that others look better treated. Unexposed 7yo for whom the return to testing ground and step up in trip could be positives.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (11/2 +15%) House Of Stories	5.5 11/2(+15%)	(7) House Of Stories 11/2, Won a point in May 2021. It took a long time for new connections to get him to the track but confirmed a solid start to hurdling when awarded the race at Chepstow last time. Needs more from opening mark but still unexposed. Very lightly raced 8yo who is open to further improvement now up in trip on handicap debut.

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A very comfortable winner over this trip at Chepstow last month, BELLS OF PETERBORO appeals strongly off just a 4lb higher mark and with ground conditions likely to suit. The unexposed Cedar Row also won with something in hand on his latest start and is dangerous to dismiss, despite a 6lb hike and having an additional couple furlongs to tackle. Previous course winner Chloe's Court is another with a reasonable chance and rates a solid option for at least a place.

CHLOE'S COURT is a likeable sort who goes well at this track and arrives in good order, so she looks the solid option despite her advancing years. Cedar Row was impressive when last seen almost a year ago, so he needs considering despite the absence, while Bells of Peterboro shouldn't be dismissed returning to hurdling.

The step up to a staying trip and return to testing ground could be ideal for the unexposed ROCK DANSE (nap) and he gets the nod.

16:10 Exeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:20 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (8/1 +33%) The Game Is Up	8 8/1(+33%)	(7) The Game Is Up 8/1, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. 14/1, fifth of 7 in minor event at this course (10f, AW) 4 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Exposed maiden; well beaten in a weak race over 1m2f here on Monday; headgear now added.
2	4 2nd (4) (5/1 -11%) Kondratiev Wave	5 5/1(-11%)	(4) Kondratiev Wave 5/1, C&D winner. Twenty runs since last win in 2021. Not disgraced when fourth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 12/1) 6 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Looks on the downgrade and a wind op hasn't helped in two runs this year; headgear returns.
3	2 3rd (2) (6/5 +26%) Big Narstie	1.2 6/5(+26%)	(2) Big Narstie 6/5, Course winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. 6/1, respectable second of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 6 days ago, nearest finish. Shortlist material. In good form since blinkers went on last month; should remain competitive.
4	3 4th (3) (13/2 -8%) Hellavapace	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(3) Hellavapace 13/2, C&D winner. Two wins from 43 Flat runs. Run best excused when last of 12 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 12/1) 16 days ago, left poorly placed. In the mix. Poor run latest but this C&D winner had been in good order before; vulnerable for the win.
5th	6 5th (6) (15/2 +25%) My Sand Boy	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(6) My Sand Boy 15/2, Below form when sixth of 9 in handicap (20/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 8 days ago. Back up in trip. 0-11 but placed over 7f here last month; less good at Southwell last week; more required.
6th	1 6th (1) (15/2 -88%) Flying Panther	7.5 15/2(-88%)	(1) Flying Panther 15/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Kempton in September. 14/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 2 weeks ago. Blinkers on 1st time, tongue strap back on. Yet to fire for current connections so percentage call is to look elsewhere. C&D winner; has not hit top gear for new yard yet but the returning tongue-tie should help.
7th	5 7th (5) (25/1 -108%) Vitesse Du Son	25 25/1(-108%)	(5) Vitesse Du Son 25/1, Course winner. Last of 11 in minor event at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 25/1) 13 days ago, beaten when badly hampered well inside final 1f. Must bounce back. Ran well on his penultimate start but failed to back it up last time; others look stronger.

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BIG NARSTIE isn't always the easiest of rides but he is more than capable at this level, as evidenced when finishing second to a runaway winner at Wolverhampton six days ago. Turned out quickly and from an unchanged mark, this looks a good opportunity for him to go one better. Kondratiev Wave was outpaced over 7f last time out so the return to 1m ought to suit Tony Carroll's charge, while Flying Panther appeals most of the remainder.

BIG NARSTIE has been in fine form this year, and with his Wolverhampton effort last Saturday easy to put a line through, Mick Appleby's charge is fancied to regain the winning thread in what looks a very weak contest. Hellavapace is another who can have her last run excused so she may emerge as the main danger, with Vitesse du Son and Kondratiev Wave taken to fight out third.

Big Narstie is in good form but the return of a tongue-tie can see FLYING PANTHER (nap) get off the mark for his new connections.

16:20 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:33 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 5) 17f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (17/2 -31%) Blue Bear	8.5 17/2(-31%)	(4) Blue Bear 17/2, Showed more than on his first 2 starts over fences when third in a 6-runner affair at Newcastle (16.3f, heavy) last month but will need to step up on that if he's to play a leading role here. 0-9 but ran quite well at Newcastle last month and may yet do better.
2	2 2nd (2) (8/11 +27%) Take Centre Stage	0.727273 8/11(+27%)	(2) Take Centre Stage 8/11, Placed on a couple of occasions over hurdles and opened his chase account at the fourth attempt in good style at Newcastle (16.3f, heavy) last week, making all. 4 lb 'well-in' under a penalty and he's clearly the one to beat. Made all in first-time visor at Newcastle last week and is 4lb well in under penalty here.
3	5 3rd (5) (15/2 -67%) Hide Out	7.5 15/2(-67%)	(5) Hide Out 15/2, Long-standing maiden who was pulled up on sole start in this sphere back in July 2021. However. he performed with credit when runner-up in a handicap hurdle off this mark here (16.8f, heavy) last time and will be a threat if able to reproduce that level of form back over the larger obstacles. Pulled up in only previous chase (2021) but ran well over hurdles here last month.
4	1 4th (1) (7/2 +46%) Secret Plan	3.5 7/2(+46%)	(1) Secret Plan 7/2, Left hurdles debut form behind when runner-up in Taunton maiden last spring. Considerately handled when a distant second on first start over fences at Southwell (15.8f, soft) and, best to draw a line through his subsequent run at Chepstow, this 6-y-o remains capable of better as a chaser. Has made a low-key start to his chasing career but remains unexposed; yard does well here.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (10/1 -100%) Augharue	10 10/1(-100%)	(3) Augharue 10/1, Went close at Hexham on his return from an absence in October but has gone backwards in 4 subsequent starts and it's probably best to look elsewhere. Steadied the ship when fifth here recently and has become quite well handicapped.

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The fitting of a first-time visor saw a dramatic improvement from TAKE CENTRE STAGE, who made all at Newcastle last week in emphatic fashion. A 7lb penalty looks far from insurmountable for Rebecca Menzies' charge and a quick-fire double looks a distinct possibility. Hide Out switches to fences after a solid second over hurdles here in January. The nine-year-old does have something to prove in this sphere but he's still feared, ahead of Blue Bear.

TAKE CENTRE STAGE was dominant under Brian Hughes at Newcastle recently and, if in a similar mood here, he will take plenty of stopping under a penalty. Secret Plan is open to improvement in this sphere and he is preferred to long-standing maiden Hide Out for forecast purposes.

Everything clicked for Take Centre Stage at Newcastle last week but he's not straightforward and is opposed with SECRET PLAN here.

16:33 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 5) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:40 Dundalk Maiden 7f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (14/1 -17%) Alexander John	14 14/1(-17%)	(1) Alexander John 14/1, Fair colt. Remains a maiden after 15 Flat runs. 20/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at this course (5f) 14 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Good chance on overall form, 5f probably much too sharp here two weeks ago.
2	12 2nd (12) (7/2 -40%) Lauroline	3.5 7/2(-40%)	(12) Lauroline 7/2, Fair mare. Remains a maiden after 10 Flat runs. Creditable second of 14 in maiden at this course (8f, 7/4) 9 days ago. Respected. Placed in five of her six races at this venue, decent form lately, should not be far away.
3	14 3rd (14) (11/2 -38%) Oriental Dancer	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(14) Oriental Dancer 11/2, Fair filly. Remains a maiden after 10 Flat runs. Below form sixth of 14 in maiden at this course (8f, evens) 21 days ago. Hood back on. Could bounce back. Good second over 1m here on penultimate run, unplaced favourite on latest, well-exposed.
4	11 4th (11) (5/4 +64%) Irish Rumour	1.25 5/4(+64%)	(11) Irish Rumour 5/4, Fair filly. Remains a maiden after 10 Flat runs. 3/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, good second of 10 in handicap at this course (6f) 23 days ago. Deserves a change of luck. Highly consistent in handicaps here in recent months, needs to find a little extra now.
5th	13 5th (13) (8/1 -191%) Local Girl	8 8/1(-191%)	(13) Local Girl 8/1, Fair filly. Remains a maiden after 9 Flat runs. Respectable third of 14 in maiden at this C&D (4/1) 28 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Good shout. Has made the frame on all five starts here since October, likely to be thereabouts again.
6th	4 6th (4) (15/2 +6%) Charlie Brow'n	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(4) Charlie Brow'n 15/2, Fair gelding. 8/1, creditable fourth of 14 in maiden at this course (8f) 9 days ago. Quite closely matched with Lauroline on recent form, capable of making his presence felt.
7th	7 7th (7) (12/1 +57%) Short Change	12 12/1(+57%)	(7) Short Change 12/1, Requinto gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 5f/6f winner Omaticaya. Makes a belated debut at the age of five, top rider booked, fair pedigree but best watched.
8th	10 8th (10) (50/1 -257%) Zazir	50 50/1(-257%)	(10) Zazir 50/1, Fourth of 13 in maiden at this course (12f, 80/1) 7 days ago, not clear run. Significantly down in trip. Last week's fourth was encouraging but that was over 1m4f, this trip may be too sharp.
9th	8 9th (8) (200/1 -100%) Silky Suilleabhain	200 200/1(-100%)	(8) Silky Suilleabhain 200/1, Twice-raced gelding. 150/1, last of 10 in maiden at this C&D 107 days ago. Boasts a good pedigree but showed nothing in races at Galway and this venue last year.
10th	5 10th (5) (80/1 -21%) Eight By Ten	80 80/1(-21%)	(5) Eight By Ten 80/1, Kargali colt. Dam lightly raced out of half-sister to smart winner up to 1m Wake Up Maggie. Wears tongue strap. Modest pedigree, one of three runners for stable, Alexander John has valuable experience.
11th	9 11th (9) (33/1 -18%) Zaragoza	33 33/1(-18%)	(9) Zaragoza 33/1, Twice-raced colt. 40/1, eighth of 12 in maiden at Tipperary (5f, soft) 6 months ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Significantly up in trip. In good hands but not a strong contender on the evidence of two 5f turf runs at three.
12th	2 12th (2) (200/1 -100%) Anjician	200 200/1(-100%)	(2) Anjician 200/1, Very lightly raced, well held in 2 Flat maidens at Down Royal and pulled up both starts in maiden hurdles. Absent since 2021. No sign of ability on the Flat or over hurdles, absent for a long period, can be ruled out.
13th	3 13th (3) (80/1 -142%) Cecil Chubb	80 80/1(-142%)	(3) Cecil Chubb 80/1, €52,000 yearling, closely related to very smart winner up to 1m Here Comes When. Last of 11 in maiden (25/1) at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft) on debut. Off 9 months. Much too keen when 25-1 chance at Killarney last May on only start at three, gelded now.
14th	6 14th (6) (66/1 +34%) Mighty Brave	66 66/1(+34%)	(6) Mighty Brave 66/1, The Gurkha gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including useful winner up to 1m Fennaan and 7f winner Able Grace. Half-brother to four winners, trainer responsible for Alexander John who has useful form.

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ORIENTAL DANCER is certainly bred in the purple being by Dubawi and her dam (by Galileo) is an unraced half-sister to French 1,000 Guineas winner Elusive Wave. She went close for Richard Hannon over seven and is worth trying at that trip again after dropping away in the final furlong when well-backed and ridden prominently over a mile earlier this month. The selection has a bit to find with Lauroline on that run and Johnny Murtagh's charge had Charlie Brow'n behind when subsequently runner-up to 66/1 newcomer The Shadow Lingers. Irish Rumour reverts to a maiden after a series of runner-up efforts in handicaps while Local Girl is another consistent filly for the shortlist. Short Change is a newcomer to note with Dylan Browne McMonagle booked.

A good chance for one of the exposed maidens to get off the mark, with LOCAL GIRL chanced in first-time cheekpieces over Irish Rumour and Lauroline.

Likely to be better for a recent run over an inadequate 5f, ALEXANDER JOHN may prove too strong for Lauroline, and Local Girl

16:40 Dundalk Maiden 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:45 Exeter NH Flat Race (Class 5) 17f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (5/6 +34%) Bill Joyce	0.833333 5/6(+34%)	(1) Bill Joyce 5/6, £225,000 buy, successful sole start in Irish points a year ago. Landed a gamble on first start in bumpers at Warwick 8 weeks ago, showing some signs of inexperience but galloping on strongly and responding well. Useful prospect and good chance with rider taking off 7 lb. Point winner who made it 2-2 when scoring on bumper debut; leading claims under penalty.
2	2 2nd (2) (5/4 -87%) Joyau Allen	1.25 5/4(-87%)	(2) Joyau Allen 5/4, Brother to high-class hurdler/chaser Envoi Allen. Runner-up sole start in Irish points and made a winning start in bumpers in testing conditions here 7 weeks ago, showing a good attitude as he ground it out. Useful prospect for connections who also have the impressive Teeshan. Won over C&D on bumper debut; this brother to Envoi Allen could have lots more to offer.
3	3 3rd (3) (20/1 -25%) Ambion View	20 20/1(-25%)	(3) Ambion View 20/1, €70,000 3-y-o, Buck's Boum gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful chaser Hermann Clermont. Modest form in a couple of bumpers this term and work to do with the two winners here. Has displayed some ability on both starts but improvement is needed today.
4	5 4th (5) (66/1 -32%) Chedington's Guest	66 66/1(-32%)	(5) Chedington's Guest 66/1, From a successful family but looked one for the longer term in Wincanton bumper (28/1) on Boxing Day. 28-1 on debut at Wincanton on Boxing Day and was well beaten when hampered in the straight.
5th	6 5th (6) (40/1 +20%) Eye Candy	40 40/1(+20%)	(6) Eye Candy 40/1, 33/1, green and well held in Wincanton bumper on Boxing Day (closely held with Chedington's Guest), also looking one for the long term. 33-1 when well-beaten seventh on debut at Wincanton on Boxing Day; the hood is retained.
6th	4 6th (4) (100/1 +0%) Break Heart Hill	100 100/1(+0%)	(4) Break Heart Hill 100/1, Arvico gelding. Dam unraced. Stiff task on debut. Second foal; unraced dam out of French maiden; probably best watched on debut.

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The two penalised runners, Bill Joyce and JOYAU ALLEN, look the pair to concentrate on, with the latter preferred based on a bloodless C&D success registered on New Year's Day. A full-brother to the high-class Envoi Allen, the selection ticks all the right boxes and is a bright prospect for the Paul Nicholls yard to go to war with. That is not to undermine Bill Joyce's Warwick bumper victory and there could be more to come from Jonjo O'Neill's gelding. Ambion View is the pick of the rest.

This looks a match between BILL JOYCE and Joyau Allen, with Jonjo O'Neill's charge taken to follow up his Warwick victory.

Point winner BILL JOYCE impressed in a bumper at Warwick last month and is taken to maintain his unbeaten record.

16:45 Exeter NH Flat Race (Class 5) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:50 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (9/2 -64%) Island Native	4.5 9/2(-64%)	(3) Island Native 9/2, Got off the mark for his new yard at Chelmsford City in January and on the up until trapped out wide when sixth of 7 at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 11 days ago. Cheekpieces replace visor. Big shout. Better than he showed last time and each-way shout on this winter's best efforts.
2	2 2nd (2) (7/1 +22%) Conquest Of Power	7 7/1(+22%)	(2) Conquest Of Power 7/1, Latest win at Chelmsford City in January. Not seen to best effect when fifth of 6 in handicap there (7f, 9/1) 22 days ago. One to consider. Chelmsford win last month looks solid enough but he couldn't back it up last time.
3	4 3rd (4) (11/2 +21%) Intoxicata	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(4) Intoxicata 11/2, Latest win at Newcastle in January. 8/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 8 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Cheekpieces on 1st time so this C&D winner can't be ruled out. Two C&D wins to her name; consistency is hard to fault; new headgear could give her a lift.
4	9 4th (9) (80/1 +20%) Carry On Aitch	80 80/1(+20%)	(9) Carry On Aitch 80/1, Scored at Windsor in the summer but has gone off the boil, beating only one in minor event at Chelmsford City (7f) 41 days ago. Plenty to find on form. Unconvincing in recent starts and she remains opposable for win purposes.
5th	7 5th (7) (7/2 +0%) Bernie The Bear	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(7) Bernie The Bear 7/2, Three wins from 11 runs last year. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 5/2) 10 days ago, nearest finish. Makes polytrack debut. Not taken lightly. Running well in defeat for his new yard; likely to be in the thick of it.
6th	1 6th (1) (4/1 +43%) Swiss Pride	4 4/1(+43%)	(1) Swiss Pride 4/1, 7-time course winner. Visored for 1st time, creditable third of 10 in handicap (12/1) at this C&D (AW) 18 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. All wins at 6f but stays this far; return to Class 6 is a plus; one to consider.
7th	5 7th (5) (11/2 -38%) Sir Titan	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(5) Sir Titan 11/2, Course winner in January. Good second of 12 in handicap (13/2) at this C&D (AW) 21 days ago. Can go well again nudged up 1 lb. Two good runs here this year and this veteran should make another bold bid.
8th	8 8th (8) (10/1 +17%) Waleyfa	10 10/1(+17%)	(8) Waleyfa 10/1, Course winner but only seventh of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 7 days ago. Down in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Needs a couple of these to falter. Chance on the pick of this winter's efforts; new headgear tried; best recent form over 1m.
9th	6 9th (6) (33/1 +18%) Fly The Nest	33 33/1(+18%)	(6) Fly The Nest 33/1, C&D winner. 40/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 13 days ago. Back down in trip with work to do. Conditions to suit; yet to fire this winter but he needs a look in the betting.

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CONQUEST OF POWER was caught too far back in a steadily-run affair at Chelmsford 22 days ago, but this track should play to his strengths. Mark Usher's four-year-old remains competitively treated judged on past exploits and he is preferred to Swiss Pride, who reached the frame in a stronger C&D event earlier this month. Veteran Sir Titan must hold every chance having been narrowly denied last time, while Intoxicata, who sports first-time cheekpieces, should not be underestimated either.

A few with chances but ISLAND NATIVE has thrived for the move to Mick Appleby and is well worth forgiving his latest Wolverhampton sixth when trapped out wide. He can bounce back in style at the chief expense of the handily-weighted Bernie The Bear, with course scorers Sir Titan and Swiss Pride also firmly in the picture.

It's an open race but the in-form SIR TITAN is marginally preferred to Bernie The Bear and Intoxicata.

16:50 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:55 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (7/1 +42%) Bang On The Bell	7 7/1(+42%)	(9) Bang On The Bell 7/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win at Lingfield in December. Last of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f, 13/2) 8 days ago. Sort to bounce back. Failed to fire last week; earlier good runs were at a lower level; others more appealing.
2	10 2nd (10) (12/1 -118%) Gustav Graves	12 12/1(-118%)	(10) Gustav Graves 12/1, Gained his third C&D win in 7-runner handicap (4/1) 17 days ago. Up 2 lb and firmly in the picture. Three C&D wins since December; up in class but this should be run to suit.
3	3 3rd (3) (13/8 +19%) The Thames Boatman	1.625 13/8(+19%)	(3) The Thames Boatman 13/8, Refitted with a hood when posting a career best when winning 9-runner handicap (5/1) at Lingfield (5f, AW) 90 days ago. This C&D winner has to be taken seriously. Has loads of ability and showed his true colours at Lingfield latest; still well treated.
4	5 4th (5) (13/2 -8%) Reigning Profit	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(5) Reigning Profit 13/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in January. Seventh of 8 in handicap (18/1) at this C&D 13 days ago, slowly away. Needs a couple of these to falter. Tough task here last time and not out of this if returning to this winter's best.
5th	1 5th (1) (8/1 -78%) Star Of Lady M	8 8/1(-78%)	(1) Star Of Lady M 8/1, 11/4, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 15 days ago. Can go well again despite taking a 5 lb rise. Two Lingfield wins when ridden by O Murphy this winter; up in weights & drawn widest today.
6th	2 6th (2) (18/1 -80%) Lihou	18 18/1(-80%)	(2) Lihou 18/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Goodwood in August. Creditable fifth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 12/1) 31 days ago. Considered. Conditions to suit and on a good mark but he will need to step up on this year's efforts.
7th	7 7th (7) (6/1 +25%) Bright	6 6/1(+25%)	(7) Bright 6/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in January. Last of 5 in handicap (3/1) at this course (6.1f) 14 days ago. Booking of Doyle a plus so not taken lightly if shrugging off latest effort. 2-4 for this yard, both wins coming here; below par latest; needs to resume his progress.
8th	4 8th (4) (12/1 +40%) Look Out Louis	12 12/1(+40%)	(4) Look Out Louis 12/1, Tenth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 28/1) 13 days ago so has work to do. Dangerous mark and recent return should have sharpened him up; lots of other pace in here.
9th	6 9th (6) (12/1 -20%) Pop Dancer	12 12/1(-20%)	(6) Pop Dancer 12/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 10/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f) 22 days ago. Others more persuasive. C&D winner in November; come up short in Class 4 events three times since.
10th	8 10th (8) (80/1 -142%) Speedacus	80 80/1(-142%)	(8) Speedacus 80/1, Three wins from 14 runs last year. Latest win at Leicester in September. Only eighth of 9 to Bright in handicap at this course (6.1f, 80/1) 41 days ago so needs to get back on track. Three heavy defeats for current yard; remains opposable from a wide draw.

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

A few of these arrive in decent form and hold solid claims, so only a tentative vote can go to THE THAMES BOATMAN. The son of Havana Grey has been steadily progressive on artificial surfaces, as emphasised by his narrow Lingfield success in November, and a subsequent 4lb rise might not be enough to halt further improvement. Pop Dancer defeated the selection (fifth) off 2lb lower over C&D in November and must enter the reckoning, while others to note include Star Of Lady M, Gustav Graves and Lihou.

THE THAMES BOATMAN proved well suited by the refitting of a hood when scoring at Lingfield so this C&D winner looks the way to go with the headgear again sported. Gustav Graves is always to be feared round here and is next on the list ahead of in-form pair Star of Lady M and Lihou.

Reigning Profit could return to form but THE THAMES BOATMAN is talented for the grade and can gain his third course win.

16:55 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:08 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (2/1 -14%) Coup De Coeur	2 2/1(-14%)	(3) Coup De Coeur 2/1, C&D winner in November who raced closer to the strong pace than ideal when fourth of 6 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (heavy) 28 days ago. Expected to be bang there eased 1 lb. Made the frame in both handicaps since comfortable C&D novice win on Boxing Day.
2	1 2nd (1) (10/3 -21%) Quaresome	3.333333 10/3(-21%)	(1) Quaresome 10/3, Lightly-raced winner but he failed to stay when fourth of 8 in novice hurdle (10/3) at Musselburgh (19.8f, soft) 85 days ago. Much respected back in trip on his handicap hurdle debut. Weakened quickly when upped to 2m4f last time; contender if judged on earlier form.
3	7 3rd (7) (14/1 -40%) Serious Ego	14 14/1(-40%)	(7) Serious Ego 14/1, Landed a pair of 2m handicaps at Hexham in November but only eighth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Carlisle 18 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Won twice at Hexham in November but has looked laboured since; younger rivals preferred.
4	2 4th (2) (16/1 -14%) The Grey Falco	16 16/1(-14%)	(2) The Grey Falco 16/1, A fair winning hurdler for Ben Pauling but yet to hit top form in two runs for his current handler, eighth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.2f, soft) 39 days ago. Needs to take a step forward. Soundly beaten on both starts for new stable last month; others have much less to prove.
5th	5 5th (5) (40/1 -21%) Sil Ver Klass	40 40/1(-21%)	(5) Sil Ver Klass 40/1, Fair hurdler/chaser at best in Ireland but has been struggling for form, offering little in 3 handicap chases for his current yard. Returns to hurdling with plenty to prove. Ex-Irish 10yo; didn't show a great deal in three handicap chases for new yard in autumn.
6th	4 6th (4) (10/1 +17%) The King Of May	10 10/1(+17%)	(4) The King Of May 10/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022 and he came in a below form sixth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (19.7f, heavy) 20 days ago. Hard to warm to. Lurks on a dangerous mark but has looked badly out of sorts on both outings this year.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (2/1 +20%) Calevade	2 2/1(+20%)	(6) Calevade 2/1, Showed a real liking for Cartmel during the summer, winning back-to-back handicaps in May/June. Respectable fourth of 10 at Catterick (15.7f, heavy) 53 days ago so not dismissed. Chased home dual subsequent winner over C&D in November; can make his presence felt.

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

Coup De Coeur was disappointing when weakening into fourth over C&D last month, although it's too early to be writing off the six-year-old in what looks a slightly weaker affair. However, it could be worth taking a punt on CALEVADE, who found only subsequent winner El Jefe too strong over track and trip in November. An extended 1m7f at Catterick looked on the sharp side for Ben Haslam's charge subsequently and the Gregorian gelding shades the vote. Handicap-debutant Quaresome completes the shortlist.

C&D winner COUP DE COEUR wasn't seen to best effect when fourth over C&D last time and is taken to bounce back in style here off a 1 lb lower mark. Handicap-debutant Quaresome should find this return to a shorter trip in his favour and is very much one to consider along with the consistent Calevade.

This can go to CALEVADE (nap), who is now 1lb lower than when chasing home a bang-in-form rival over C&D in November.

17:08 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:15 Dundalk Handicap 7f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
15	15 (15) (25/1 +38%) Rebecca's Girl	25 25/1(+38%)	(15) Rebecca's Girl 25/1, Failed to build on previous promise when twelfth of 14 in handicap (10/1) at this C&D 23 days ago. RESERVE. First reserve, fair fifth over 6f on handicap debut, not as good over this trip last time.
1	4 1st (4) (13/2 +59%) Pascalia	6.5 13/2(+59%)	(4) Pascalia 13/2, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, bit below form sixth of 15 in handicap (10/1) at Gowran (8f, good) 6 months ago. Makes polytrack debut. Just a hint of promise when sixth of 15 in a 1m handicap at Gowran last autumn, AW debut.
2	1 2nd (1) (7/2 -218%) Bucky Larson	3.5 7/2(-218%)	(1) Bucky Larson 7/2, Course winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable fifth of 13 in handicap at this C&D (20/1) 7 days ago. Plenty to like down in grade. Had been running well in defeat before poor 1m run last month, more like it last Friday.
3	9 3rd (9) (11/1 +21%) Blue Wood	11 11/1(+21%)	(9) Blue Wood 11/1, C&D winner. 11/1, bit below form fifth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f) 7 months ago. First run for yard after leaving Mark Cahill. C&D winner last April, lacks a recent run and has changed stable twice during his break.
4	7 4th (7) (5/1 +29%) Soyounique	5 5/1(+29%)	(7) Soyounique 5/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Ran respectably after 7 months off when eighth of 14 in handicap (16/1) at this course (6f) 9 days ago. Can make presence felt. Five wins in Britain, 0-14 in Ireland, not disgraced nine days ago on return from a break.
5th	5 5th (5) (4/1 -14%) Sunset Nova	4 4/1(-14%)	(5) Sunset Nova 4/1, 3-time C&D winner, latest in December. Wasn't disgraced when sixth of 14 in handicap (10/1) at this course (8f) 2 weeks ago. Looks competitive on form. Six course wins, the latest over this trip in December, out of the money last two visits.
6th	6 6th (6) (28/1 +30%) Angel Of The Sea	28 28/1(+30%)	(6) Angel Of The Sea 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 33/1, showed nothing when thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Bellewstown (7.6f, heavy) 5 months ago. Best watched. Modest form in five runs, and absent since last September, arguably best run was over C&D.
7th	12 7th (12) (80/1 -100%) Inverbrena	80 80/1(-100%)	(12) Inverbrena 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 250/1, showed little again when ninth of 14 in maiden at this C&D 4 weeks ago. Makes handicap debut. Huge price in three maidens, nothing to suggest that she can play a featuring role.
8th	2 8th (2) (16/1 -146%) Un Bacio Ancora	16 16/1(-146%)	(2) Un Bacio Ancora 16/1, Sole win from 32 Flat runs came here in November. 50/1, turned in her best effort of the season sixth of 13 in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago. Could build on that. Won a claimer here in November, out of form until a much-improved display last Friday.
9th	10 9th (10) (4/1 +80%) Boomerang Bill	4 4/1(+80%)	(10) Boomerang Bill 4/1, Might have needed the run after 4 months off when eighth of 14 in handicap (10/1) at this course (8f) 4 weeks ago. Seven-race maiden on turf, made little impact over 1m on AW debut for weeks ago.
10th	14 10th (14) (100/1 -150%) Spring Collection	100 100/1(-150%)	(14) Spring Collection 100/1, Again showed little when ninth of 14 in maiden (250/1) at this course (8f) 3 weeks ago, not given at all a hard time. Makes handicap debut. Ran once at two, missed last year, not much encouragement from two recent maiden attempts.
11th	13 11th (13) (14/1 +13%) Lynskey	14 14/1(+13%)	(13) Lynskey 14/1, Ran poorly when thirteenth of 14 in handicap (16/1) at this course (8f) 2 weeks ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Must bounce back. Not disgraced in a 1m handicap last month, poor over same trip on latest, blinkered now.
12th	11 12th (11) (50/1 +0%) Coco Hill	50 50/1(+0%)	(11) Coco Hill 50/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Again showed nothing when last of 14 in handicap (150/1) at this course (5f) 84 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. In rear in two 5f handicaps at this venue showing no sign of her respectable turf form.
13th	8 13th (8) (40/1 +0%) Teddy's Dawn	40 40/1(+0%)	(8) Teddy's Dawn 40/1, Hooded for 1st time, fared no better when twelfth of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f, 50/1) 3 weeks ago. Significantly back down in trip. Visor on 1st time. Four runs for Hugo Palmer were ordinary, has struggled over longer trips for this yard.
14th	3 14th (3) (66/1 -65%) Dawn Noir	66 66/1(-65%)	(3) Dawn Noir 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 80/1, again offered little after 4 months off when last of 14 on handicap debut at this course (6f) 38 days ago, very slowly away. Blinkered for 1st time. Poor maiden form, failed to beat a single rival over 6f on handicap debut, blinkered now.

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

BLUE WOOD won off a similar mark over C&D last spring and may have found a good opportunity to add to his tally if fit enough on his first start for Kevin Smith after a seven-month break. Bucky Larson, whose seven career wins include three here over a mile and who also went close here over seven in December, and Un Bacio Ancora are closely matched on running behind Winemaker last Friday. Pascalia showed some promise on turf including at Gowran last autumn and it will be interesting to see how she copes with this surface, while Sunset Nova recorded his sixth course win this winter and remains on a competitive mark.

Competitive stuff and it's top-weight BUCKY LARSON who gets the tentative nod to come out on top dropping in grade and reunited with Dylan McMonagle. Soyounique made a satisfactory return from 7 months off here last week, so he's put forward as the main danger with that under his belt, while Sunset Nova, Un Bacio Ancora and Pascalia are just a handful of others worth considering, also.

It may be worth taking a chance on SOYOUNIQUE who can be expected to improve from a recent outing

17:15 Dundalk Handicap 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (9/2 +25%) Northcliff	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(3) Northcliff 9/2, Remains a maiden after 23 Flat runs. Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (9/1) 66 days ago, no extra late on. Engaged 4.05 Chelmsford Thursday. Well held at Chelmsford yesterday which took his record to 0-24.
2	9 2nd (9) (6/1 -118%) Beylerbeyi	6 6/1(-118%)	(9) Beylerbeyi 6/1, Winner in France who hasn't been with this yard long and he ran well from much-reduced mark when runner-up at Newcastle (7f) in January. Too free back there since but he's not one to be giving up on by any means. Second at Newcastle last month has been boosted but held there last time; tongue-tie on.
3	6 3rd (6) (33/1 -175%) Reputation	33 33/1(-175%)	(6) Reputation 33/1, Latest win at Chelmsford City in December. 12/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 18 days ago, never able to get competitive having missed the break. Widest stall of all to contend with here. Veteran who is back off his last winning mark but has it to do from the outside stall.
4	12 4th (12) (25/1 +0%) One Last Hug	25 25/1(+0%)	(12) One Last Hug 25/1, Course winner. Four wins from 19 runs last year. Last of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 28/1) 6 days ago, weakening final 1f. Others preferred for win purposes back up in trip. In and out since winning over 6f here in December; others safer.
5th	4 5th (4) (6/1 -50%) Almodovar Del Rio	6 6/1(-50%)	(4) Almodovar Del Rio 6/1, 5-y-o who has fallen below last winning mark and ran well on return from 8 months off when second of 10 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 29 days ago, seen off only by a thriving sort. Claims with a repeat now equipped with a first-time visor. Just beaten on return from another absence at Southwell last month; form working out well.
6th	10 6th (10) (12/1 -20%) Major Gatsby	12 12/1(-20%)	(10) Major Gatsby 12/1, 4-time C&D winner. Latest win here in October. Tenth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 7/2) 15 days ago. Blinkers back on. Given a chance by the handicapper. Four-time C&D winner and 1lb below the latest; watch market.
7th	7 7th (7) (10/1 +38%) Homer Stokes	10 10/1(+38%)	(7) Homer Stokes 10/1, Landed back-to-back Southwell handicaps over this trip last summer. 13/2, ninth of 10 in handicap at that venue (7.1f) 18 days ago, racing freely and never dangerous. Needs a couple of these to falter. All three wins at Southwell but well held there last time; first visit here.
8th	2 8th (2) (6/1 +40%) Cobh Harbour	6 6/1(+40%)	(2) Cobh Harbour 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden who failed to match pick of form displayed in novice company when sixth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (12/1) 38 days ago. However, it remains early days with him at least. Well held on handicap debut over C&D last time but still unexposed.
9th	11 9th (11) (11/1 -22%) Vitalline	11 11/1(-22%)	(11) Vitalline 11/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. Eighth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 4/1) 21 days ago, weakening final 1f. Blinkers back on and pick of form gives him claims for all his draw is not ideal. Placed in four consecutive starts on AW before well held last time; wide draw not helpful.
10th	5 10th (5) (16/1 -14%) Dolores Abernathy	16 16/1(-14%)	(5) Dolores Abernathy 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at this C&D 6 days ago, losing place after some early scrimmaging. This should reveal more. Out of the frame in both starts here since returning from 257 days off this month.
11th	8 11th (8) (28/1 -75%) Sparkle In His Eye	28 28/1(-75%)	(8) Sparkle In His Eye 28/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Musselburgh in August. Ninth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 25/1) 13 days ago. Back down in trip now but others rate stronger. Dual C&D winner who is back off the same mark as when last successful.
12th	1 12th (1) (7/2 +56%) Seattle Time	3.5 7/2(+56%)	(1) Seattle Time 7/2, Lightly-raced maiden First outing for 3 months/since leaving Sylvester Kirk when respectable sixth of 11 in handicap (11/2) at Chelmsford (1m) 33 days ago, doing too much too soon. Not one to give up on back down at 7f. 0-6; has run well a couple of times on turf, but more needed; cheekpieces on.

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

ALMODOVAR DEL RIO bumped into a rejuvenated rival when filling the runner-up spot at Southwell last time and, in a first-time visor, he can shrug off a 2lb rise and go one better. Cobh Harbour was far from disgraced on his handicap bow last month and any improvement would come as no surprise, while similar comments apply to the David Loughnane-trained Dolores Abernathy. Beylerbeyi should not be underestimated either.

BEYLERBEYI needs to channel his energy more efficiently but is potentially very well-treated if doing so and, equipped with a tongue tie, he gets the narrow vote to prove as much. Almodovar del Rio, a good second back from 8 months off at Southwell recently, rates a big danger equipped with a first-time visor. Seattle Time and Major Gatsby are others to consider.

The choice is ALMODOVAR DEL RIO who was only just beaten on his return at Southwell last month and the form has since been boosted.

17:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:45 Dundalk Handicap 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	7 1st (7) (9/2 +40%) Collective Power	4.5 9/2(+40%)	(7) Collective Power 9/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Cork in September. 2/1, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at this course (5f) 14 days ago. In the picture. Three of his six wins have come at this track, needs to step up on recent displays.
2	8 2nd (8) (8/1 -7%) Musical Tribute	8 8/1(-7%)	(8) Musical Tribute 8/1, Winner at Chelmsford City in September. Creditable third of 8 in handicap (17/2) at this course (5f) 14 days ago. Can make presence felt. Ran a big race at 66-1 when fourth to Dream Today over C&D, similar over 5f on latest.
3	3 3rd (3) (7/2 +7%) Daamberdiplomat	3.5 7/2(+7%)	(3) Daamberdiplomat 7/2, Career best when winning 13-runner handicap at this C&D (13/2) 70 days ago by head from Dontspoilasale, just holding on. Ought to be in the shake-up. Ridden by this 10lb claimer when C&D winner from Dontspoilasale, 5lb higher fair chance.
4	1 4th (1) (6/1 -71%) Harry's Bar	6 6/1(-71%)	(1) Harry's Bar 6/1, 4-time C&D winner. Below-form second of 4 in minor event at this C&D (10/11) 14 days ago. Booking of Whelan a plus so needs considering. Winner of 15 races including eight at this venue, second in four-runner event on latest.
5th	4 5th (4) (7/2 -20%) Dream Today	3.5 7/2(-20%)	(4) Dream Today 7/2, 4-time C&D winner who landed 13-runner handicap at this C&D 35 days ago. In the mix. Has got away with a 6lb aggregate rise for his last two C&D wins, form looks solid.
6th	6 6th (6) (17/2 +39%) Rough Diamond	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(6) Rough Diamond 17/2, C&D winner who wasn't seen to best effect on a rare start at 7f when sixth of 7 in handicap at this course 23 days ago. Holds good form claims. Beat Dream Today here in October 2002, unplaced on his last three visits, plenty to prove.
7th	2 7th (2) (20/1 -43%) Laugh A Minute	20 20/1(-43%)	(2) Laugh A Minute 20/1, Latest win at the Curragh in September. Creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at the Curragh (5f, heavy, 10/1). Off 110 days and not ruled out. Seven wins on turf, best form at the Curragh, 0-11 AW record is a source of concern.
8th	9 8th (9) (14/1 +0%) Jered Maddox	14 14/1(+0%)	(9) Jered Maddox 14/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win at Laytown in September. 5/2, last of 10 in handicap at this C&D 23 days ago so needs to bounce back. Needs to rebound from a very disappointing run last month, solid overall profile on AW.
9th	5 9th (5) (8/1 -60%) Dontspoilasale	8 8/1(-60%)	(5) Dontspoilasale 8/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 7/2, below form 4 lengths seventh of 13 to Dream Today in handicap at this C&D 35 days ago. Others more persuasive. Out of the money behind Dream Today last time, two previous seconds give him a chance.

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

The in-form DAAMBERDIPLOMAT has run just three times on the all-weather and can defy a 5lb higher mark than when winning over C&D in December. A half-brother to the high-class Dragon Pulse, he seems ideally suited by conditions and, being a four-year-old, can progress. Dontspoilasale finished second in that December race and while subsequently well held, today's other rivals Jered Maddox finished fourth, Collective Power seventh and Rough Diamond 11th. Dream Today defeated subsequent winner Inishmot Prince to score over C&D last month and while Inishmot Prince had previously finished fifth to the selection in December, Dream Today holds obvious claims. Musical Tribute finished third to Inishmot Prince a fortnight ago and steps back up in distance, while Laugh A Minute is winless in 11 all-weather starts and returns from a break. Harry's Bar has a tough task under top weight.

ROUGH DIAMOND didn't enjoy the rub of the green when sixth here last time so this C&D scorer is taken to bounce back in style. Fellow C&D winner Collective Power is feared most ahead of in-form duo Musical Tribute and Dream Today.

This looks competitive. DREAM TODAY has a fighting chance of completing a hat trick with the form boosted by Inishmot Prince

17:45 Dundalk Handicap 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 4) 9f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (2/5 -21%) Silent Age	0.4 2/5(-21%)	(1) Silent Age 2/5, Promising sort. Won 8-runner maiden (8/13) at Kempton (8f) on debut 27 days ago, holding on under hand riding. Well-bred type with a lot more to offer, so fully expected to go in again. Narrow win on 1m Kempton debut but form franked and he's a useful prospect; hard to beat.
2	2 2nd (2) (9/4 +18%) Swordstick	2.25 9/4(+18%)	(2) Swordstick 9/4, Won 9-runner maiden (6/1) at Southwell (8.1f) on debut 31 days ago, always holding on. Likely to improve and shouldn't be ruled out. Should build on Southwell debut win but Silent Age's Kempton form looks stronger..
3	4 3rd (4) (22/1 -10%) Teddy Brown	22 22/1(-10%)	(4) Teddy Brown 22/1, Twice-raced maiden. 12/1, fifth of 8 in maiden at this course (7.2f) 52 days ago, left poorly placed. Up in trip. More one for handicaps judged on his two efforts this winter.
4	5 4th (5) (80/1 -100%) Letmeseethecolts	80 80/1(-100%)	(5) Letmeseethecolts 80/1, Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 9 in minor event at Thirsk (7f, good to soft, 50/1), not knocked about. Off 6 months. Up in trip. Didn't achieve much in two outings on turf last summer.

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

A race which would appear to revolve around the two penalised runners SILENT AGE and Swordstick, with preference afforded to the former. His Kempton success has been franked with the fourth winning since and, given the fact he might be allowed an easy lead, the son of Dubawi could take some pegging back. That said, the latter's Southwell triumph has also worked out well and improvement looks to be on the cards. Meade Gold is most appealing of the remainder.

SILENT AGE is from a good family and looked an exciting prospect when making a successful start at Kempton last month, so he's expected to maintain his unbeaten record at the likely expense of fellow debut winner Swordstick.

This will likely be a straight fight between last month's debut scorers SILENT AGE and Swordstick, with the former preferred.

18:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 4) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:15 Dundalk Handicap 12f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (5/4 +44%) Noble Crusade	1.25 5/4(+44%)	(5) Noble Crusade 5/4, 14/1, won 14-runner handicap at this C&D 9 days ago, keeping on well. Remains well treated on old form and fancied to make his presence felt. Decisive recent C&D winner hit with 10lb rise but major contender.
2	10 2nd (10) (15/2 -36%) Maura's Gift	7.5 15/2(-36%)	(10) Maura's Gift 15/2, C&D winner. Creditable sixth of 14 in handicap (17/2) at this C&D 35 days ago, disputing lead and weakening only final 100 yds. Not taken lightly. Last month's C&D effort bit below best but one to consider on previous runs here.
3	2 3rd (2) (17/2 -70%) Gracesolution	8.5 17/2(-70%)	(2) Gracesolution 17/2, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Visored for 1st time, respectable 5¼ lengths third of 14 to Noble Crusade in handicap at this C&D (14/1) 9 days ago, keeping on. Consistent sort who is expected to be thereabouts again. Recent C&D third in first-time visor encouraging although needs to settle a bit better.
4	12 4th (12) (33/1 -450%) Special Protector	33 33/1(-450%)	(12) Special Protector 33/1, Maiden who finished a good second on the Flat at Gowran (11.8f) in October and better than finishing positions suggest on each of her 2 starts over hurdles since. Worth noting if the market speaks in her favour back on the level. Moderate recent hurdles form; only second AW start.
5th	8 5th (8) (80/1 -100%) Hollywood Star	80 80/1(-100%)	(8) Hollywood Star 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 13 in maiden at this C&D (100/1) 65 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Mostly modest maiden form and others look more likely on his handicap debut.
6th	7 6th (7) (28/1 -75%) Butterfly Garden	28 28/1(-75%)	(7) Butterfly Garden 28/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Thirteenth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (25/1) 86 days ago. Form tailed off last season turf and of limited appeal despite reduced AW mark.
7th	9 7th (9) (20/1 +0%) Arctic Blaze	20 20/1(+0%)	(9) Arctic Blaze 20/1, Course winner. Ninth of 14 in handicap (16/1) at this C&D 14 days ago, short of room under 2f out and fading. Mark is easing all the time at least. Too keen and didn't get home over C&D a fortnight ago; trainer has stronger contenders.
8th	6 8th (6) (11/2 +61%) Oranmore	5.5 11/2(+61%)	(6) Oranmore 11/2, One win from 21 Flat runs. 12/1, tenth of 13 in handicap at this C&D 63 days ago. Others more persuasive. Placed over 2m here but good bit to find on subsequent effort over today's trip.
9th	3 9th (3) (8/1 -14%) Hasten Slowly	8 8/1(-14%)	(3) Hasten Slowly 8/1, Latest win over 10.7f here in December. Good second of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f, 4/1) 7 days ago, ridden entering straight and staying on. A repeat here gives him claims of getting involved again. Staying-on second over 1m2f here a week ago; only second attempt at this trip so respected.
10th	14 10th (14) (40/1 -21%) Awakino	40 40/1(-21%)	(14) Awakino 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 400/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, ninth of 13 in maiden at this C&D 65 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Makes handicap debut now and progress required. Lightly raced filly has shown little in maidens; hard to be confident in entering handicap.
11th	13 11th (13) (50/1 -100%) Dragon Roll	50 50/1(-100%)	(13) Dragon Roll 50/1, Course winner. Sixteenth of 17 in handicap (14/1) at Gowran (9.6f, heavy). Off 10 months. Up in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter. 1m2f winner here but absent since April and likely to need this.
12th	1 12th (1) (15/2 -50%) Turf Range	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(1) Turf Range 15/2, 3-time C&D winner. 50/1, again ran some way below his best when eighth of 14 in handicap at this C&D in December. Returns from a short break now which may of helped and the assessor has given him a chance. Triple C&D winner; below best in light winter campaign but handicapper giving him a chance.
13th	4 13th (4) (25/1 +24%) Three Comets	25 25/1(+24%)	(4) Three Comets 25/1, Eighteenth of 20 in handicap (50/1) at the Curragh (14f, heavy). Off 115 days. Blinkers back on. First AW run in nearly a year and hard to fancy.
14th	11 14th (11) (28/1 +15%) Barrys Rock	28 28/1(+15%)	(11) Barrys Rock 28/1, Remains a maiden after 21 Flat runs. 16/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f) 28 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Trip too short last time; still hard to be confident in 24-race maiden.

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

NOBLE CRUSADE has been penalised 10lb for a recent C&D win but should be able to defy it. Rated 81 at his peak in 2021, his mark dropped considerably following poor runs in 2023, but he won very easily from a career-low level nine days ago. His same rider claims 7lb and he should confirm his superiority over the third-placed Gracesolution, despite being 8lb worse off. Hasten Slowly has useful recent form and while suited by the all-weather, has run just once - when finishing sixth last month - over this distance. Maura's Gift is able at this level and is suited by this distance, but doesn't appear ahead of the handicapper.

NOBLE CRUSADE took advantage of a drop in the weights with any amount to spare over C&D 9 days ago and a subsequent hike in the weights may not be enough to prevent a bold follow-up bid. Gracesolution and the selection's stablemate Hasten Slowly head up the dangers, with Special Protector another to keep an eye on returning to the level.

An authoritative C&D winner 9 days ago NOBLE CRUSADE can follow up despite a 10lb rise

18:15 Dundalk Handicap 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (8/13 +59%) Optician	0.615385 8/13(+59%)	(5) Optician 8/13, Bagged his third C&D victory for his new yard in 12-runner handicap 14 days ago, despite conceding first run. Expected to be bang there in his bid for a four-time despite taking a 3 lb rise. 3-3 over C&D since tongue-tie went on; much respected up 3lb.
2	6 2nd (6) (5/1 -25%) Kitty Foyle	5 5/1(-25%)	(6) Kitty Foyle 5/1, 5/1, first run since leaving Simon & Ed Crisford when eighth of 12 in handicap at this course (14f) 20 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time with more required. 0-6 but has shown ability and the return to this trip looks a good move; interesting.
3	3 3rd (3) (17/2 -21%) Restorer	8.5 17/2(-21%)	(3) Restorer 17/2, Latest win at Chester in September. Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap (20/1) at Southwell (12.1f) 45 days ago. One to consider. Last three efforts haven't been so good and he is now 0-16 on the AW; look elsewhere.
4	8 4th (8) (25/1 +0%) Villazon	25 25/1(+0%)	(8) Villazon 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 8 in handicap (16/1) at this C&D 34 days ago. Others have achieved more. Has shown little in three starts over C&D since returning for this yard in December.
5th	7 5th (7) (16/1 -33%) City Escape	16 16/1(-33%)	(7) City Escape 16/1, Course winner. Only seventh of 9 in handicap at this course (9.5f, 12/1) 81 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Up in trip now though and the sort to bounce back. Three-time winner over 9.5f here, but still has stamina to prove over this far.
6th	1 6th (1) (11/2 +0%) Hill Station	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(1) Hill Station 11/2, C&D winner. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (13f, AW, 6/1) 40 days ago, having to pick way through. Solid claims. Won three times on the AW late last year including over C&D; may get his own way in front.
7th	2 7th (2) (100/1 -203%) Balranald	100 100/1(-203%)	(2) Balranald 100/1, Poor winner at 20f over hurdles. Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, seventh of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 80/1) on UK Flat debut 21 days ago. Up in trip with work to do. Beaten a long way on return to the AW at Newcastle three weeks ago; easy enough to swerve.
8th	4 8th (4) (33/1 -65%) Stray Bullet	33 33/1(-65%)	(4) Stray Bullet 33/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, eleventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D (80/1) on UK flat debut 59 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Tough to assess at present. Poor in three starts over hurdles and well beaten over C&D on Boxing Day; blinkers on.

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Unbeaten since joining his current yard, Optician is the obvious starting point after three course and distance wins. However, the fact the four-year-old has only gone up 10lb in the handicap indicates those victories came in relatively weak races, which leaves him vulnerable here. VILLAZON is potentially well treated and, with improvement possible, the four-year-old looks worth chancing. City Escape and Restorer are others to consider.

OPTICIAN hasn't looked back since joining Shaun Lycett and a 3 lb rise for his most recent C&D success doesn't look sufficient to prevent him from completing a four-timer. Hill Station didn't enjoy the clearest of runs when fifth at Lingfield last time and is rated next best, with Restorer, City Escape and Optik all in the mix too.

The vote goes to KITTY FOYLE who looks as though she will be suited by the return to this trip and remains unexposed.

18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:45 Dundalk Handicap 12f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (12/1 +70%) Nibiru	12 12/1(+70%)	(1) Nibiru 12/1, Unreliable individual. Respectable eighth of 13 in handicap (50/1) at this C&D 42 days ago, not knocked about. Blinkers back on. 0-10 on AW and just okay C&D run last month so others preferred.
2	6 2nd (6) (2/1 +50%) Palace Rock	2 2/1(+50%)	(6) Palace Rock 2/1, C&D winner. 33/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, brought down in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, soft) 19 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Penultimate C&D second gives him a major chance.
3	4 3rd (4) (8/1 -220%) Celtic Revival	8 8/1(-220%)	(4) Celtic Revival 8/1, 5-time C&D winner. Five wins from 17 runs last year. Latest win here in November. Creditable fifth of 13 in handicap (8/1) at this C&D 42 days ago. Shortlist material. C&D win in November off 69; overall solid level of form since so has to be considered.
4	9 4th (9) (22/1 +45%) Fascinating Shadow	22 22/1(+45%)	(9) Fascinating Shadow 22/1, C&D winner. Fifth of 9 in handicap (18/1) at this C&D 21 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. C&D winner off 5lb higher and recent run encouraging.
5th	2 5th (2) (25/1 -108%) Banana Three	25 25/1(-108%)	(2) Banana Three 25/1, C&D winner. Winner here in December. 8/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, first run since leaving G. M. Lyons when eighth of 9 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Faded tamely over C&D on recent yard debut; lot more needed.
6th	7 6th (7) (5/1 -82%) Garrick Painter	5 5/1(-82%)	(7) Garrick Painter 5/1, Course winner. Latest win here in December. Very good second of 9 in handicap (5/1) at this course (10.7f) 9 days ago, having run of race. Booking of Keane a plus. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Big player. Good recent 1m2f form augurs well; Keane takes over and big chance if staying longer trip.
7th	11 7th (11) (28/1 -133%) Picpoul	28 28/1(-133%)	(11) Picpoul 28/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in December. Twelfth of 14 in handicap (5/1) at this C&D 9 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Third to Garrick Painter was a solid run but two runs since disappointing.
8th	10 8th (10) (33/1 +59%) Pillar Of Hope	33 33/1(+59%)	(10) Pillar Of Hope 33/1, Tenth of 13 in handicap at this course (8f, 50/1) 14 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Every chance if back to best but he's hard to warm to at present. Hasn't shown enough in five runs here since joining this yard to build a case for.
9th	8 9th (8) (13/2 +46%) Wrecking Ball Paul	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(8) Wrecking Ball Paul 13/2, Career best when winning 14-runner handicap (11/1) at this course (10.7f) 7 days ago, always holding on. This is more demanding up 6 lb. Recent 1m2f winner well worth another try at this longer trip and 6lb rise seems okay.
10th	5 10th (5) (11/1 -10%) Autocrat	11 11/1(-10%)	(5) Autocrat 11/1, 3/1, respectable length second of 14 to Banana Three in claimer at this C&D 72 days ago, running on. Rejoined yard after leaving JamesMcAuley. Cheekpieces back on. Needs a couple of these to falter. Claimed after C&D second to Banana Three in December; bit more needed back in handicap.
11th	3 11th (3) (4/1 +11%) Roman Bull	4 4/1(+11%)	(3) Roman Bull 4/1, C&D winner. Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at this course (10.7f, 4/1) 9 days ago. Each-way shout. C&D winner all the better for recent comeback run and Billy Lee takes over.

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PALACE ROCK was brought down over hurdles at Leopardstown 19 days ago, but had previously been in good form and is well suited to the all-weather. He is 2lb higher than when finishing second here in January, but today's rider claims an extra 3lb and this distance suits him ideally. Banana Three can confirm his December superiority over Autocrat (in a C&D claimer) despite being 2lb worse off, as he won with authority, although he was disappointing on his recent return following a mini-break. Fascinating Shadow showed some of his old sparkle in that recent race, finishing fifth. Roman Bull is a previous C&D winner who competes from the same mark as when beaten here nine days ago, while Celtic Revival is a five-time C&D winner but now seems in the handicapper's grip. Wrecking Ball Paul is a previous hurdle winner but his best Flat form, including a recent win, is over slightly shorter trips. Garrick Painter is tried in first-time cheekpieces and steps up to this distance for the first time.

CELTIC REVIVAL doesn't always help himself by taking a strong hold but he's consistent all the same and is taken to reverse placings with Palace Rock, who was around two lengths ahead of him here last month but now meets the selection on 2 lb worse terms. The latter is likely to give another good account and may emerge as the main danger ahead of Garrick Painter and Roman Bull.

18:45 Dundalk Handicap 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (16/1 -33%) Pysanka	16 16/1(-33%)	(7) Pysanka 16/1, Notched second C&D success last month. 12/1, eighth of 12 in handicap back here 14 days ago and he looks vulnerable. Dual C&D winner, but behind Chagall here last time and needs to bounce back.
2	5 2nd (5) (12/1 +0%) Gordon Grey	12 12/1(+0%)	(5) Gordon Grey 12/1, 14/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW) 34 days ago. Back down in trip and others make more appeal. Found 2m too far last time, but more will be needed if he is to make it 12th-time lucky.
3	2 3rd (2) (10/1 -67%) Racing Country	10 10/1(-67%)	(2) Racing Country 10/1, First run since leaving Simon Pearce when won 8-runner handicap at this course (9.5f, 5/1) 28 days ago. Back up in trip and more needed up 3 lb. Landed a plunge on stable debut here last time but still to prove he stays this far.
4	4 4th (4) (8/1 +20%) Chagall	8 8/1(+20%)	(4) Chagall 8/1, Four wins from 17 runs last year. Latest win at Lingfield in December. Good fourth of 12 in handicap (22/1) at this C&D 14 days ago, slowly away. Looks competitive on form. All AW wins on Polytrack, but beaten less than a length when fourth over C&D last time.
5th	6 5th (6) (11/2 +0%) Eloped	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(6) Eloped 11/2, Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this C&D (9/2) 28 days ago. Nudged up just 2 lb and he has to enter calculations. Made it 2-2 over C&D a fortnight ago; only 2lb higher; shortlisted.
6th	8 6th (8) (5/4 +9%) Enzos Angel	1.25 5/4(+9%)	(8) Enzos Angel 5/4, Career best when winning 9-runner handicap on debut for this yard here (9.5f, 10/3) 7 days ago, keeping on well. Shapes as though this trip will be within range and obvious claims under a penalty. Emphatic win here a week ago, but stamina not guaranteed and this may come soon enough.
7th	3 7th (3) (11/2 +21%) Bobby Shaftoe	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(3) Bobby Shaftoe 11/2, Four wins from 17 runs last year. 3/1, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 3 days ago. Return to this trip won't be a problem but another personal best will be needed here under a penalty. 5lb penalty for win over 1m2f at Newcastle on Tuesday, but this trip probably suits better.
8th	1 8th (1) (10/1 -43%) Morlaix	10 10/1(-43%)	(1) Morlaix 10/1, Course winner. Creditable sixth of 12 in handicap (11/2) at this course (14f) 20 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Needs to raise his game. 10lb below his last winning mark and 1-1 in Class 6 handicaps; worth a second look.

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Bobby Shaftoe needed every yard of the trip when scoring at Newcastle on Tuesday and is a big player over this longer distance under a 5lb penalty. However, both Racing Country and ELOPED won stronger races than that on their most recent starts. The latter is suggested as the more likely of the two to deliver a repeat dose, given her profile over 1m4f looks the more solid.

ENZOS ANGEL is 4 lb 'well-in' under a penalty following his ready success on debut for new yard over 9.5f here last week and, with this step up in trip unlikely to be an issue, he is taken to strike again. Eloped could be the one to follow him home, while Chagall is also shortlisted. Conversely, Bobby Shaftoe and Racing Country both have more on their plates compared to when scoring last time out.

It may be worth siding with MORLAIX who has dropped 10lb below his last winning mark and is 1-1 in Class 6 handicaps.

19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:15 Dundalk Handicap 11f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	2 1st (2) (4/1 +33%) Gesture	4 4/1(+33%)	(2) Gesture 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 4/1, good second of 12 in maiden at Southwell (8.1f) 49 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Not dismissed. Solid if not progressive maiden form; upped in trip for handicap debut.
2	4 2nd (4) (28/1 -155%) Signor Ferrari	28 28/1(-155%)	(4) Signor Ferrari 28/1, 13/2, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at this course (7f) 21 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Solid enough efforts on latest two handicap efforts over shorter; not a definite stayer.
3	1 3rd (1) (1/4 +56%) Western City	0.25 1/4(+56%)	(1) Western City 1/4, Once-raced winner. Tongue strap on, won 14-runner maiden at this course (8f, 6/1) on debut 42 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Open to improvement and looks the one to beat on handicap debut. Debut 1m winner here last month should improve for step up in trip; respected.
4	3 4th (3) (14/1 -211%) Special Angel	14 14/1(-211%)	(3) Special Angel 14/1, 33/1, good second of 10 in handicap at this course (8f) 28 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Solid claims. Recent 1m handicap second his best run but by no means certain to appreciate this trip.
5th	5 5th (5) (33/1 -340%) Dont Do Dramas	33 33/1(-340%)	(5) Dont Do Dramas 33/1, Winner at Gowran in October. Seventh of 11 in nursery (5/2) at Galway (7f, heavy). Off 116 days. Significantly up in trip. Makes polytrack debut. May yet have more to offer. Heavy ground winner at 2; AW debut and possibly best watched after long absence.

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The form of WESTERN CITY's maiden win last month is unexciting but he should improve from that experience, is well bred, and could be suited by this extra distance. A brother to an American Grade 2 winner, he again wears a tongue-tie and while he concedes plenty of weight, he is far less exposed than his rivals. Special Angel is closely matched with Signor Ferrari on their meeting here over 7f in December, although she then seemed to improve significantly when finishing second over a mile. Gesture ran well in a recent Southwell maiden but steps up in distance on handicap debut, while Dont Do Dramas' best form from last year was on testing ground and he reappears following 116 days off.

WESTERN CITY made a winning start at this course and he's bred to be suited by the step up in trip, so he's a confident choice to maintain his unbeaten record making a quick switch to handicaps. Special Angel looks the chief threat on the back of a good second and Gesture isn't without hope.

Recent debut maiden winner should relish this trip and can follow up on handicap debut

19:15 Dundalk Handicap 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 14f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (5/1 -25%) Lawmans Blis	5 5/1(-25%)	(3) Lawmans Blis 5/1, Course winner. Latest win here in September. 8/1, first run since leaving Jennie Candlish when good second of 10 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 8 days ago, having run of race. Back up in trip. On a fair mark and looks a big player. Good return to Flat for new yard when second over 1m3f last week; stays 1m6f; considered.
2	1 2nd (1) (2/1 +40%) Bella Bluesky	2 2/1(+40%)	(1) Bella Bluesky 2/1, Career best when winning 10-runner minor event at this course (12.2f, 2/1) 11 days ago. Going the right way and shapes as if she'll get this far, so capable of following up under a penalty. On hat-trick after 1m4f classified wins at Southwell and here this month; the one to beat.
3	12 3rd (12) (20/1 -100%) Midnight Shimmer	20 20/1(-100%)	(12) Midnight Shimmer 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 3½ lengths fifth of 10 to Taxiing in handicap (80/1) at this C&D 38 days ago. Must improve. Back from long absence to finish fifth to Taxiing over C&D last month; may build on that.
4	7 4th (7) (4/1 +33%) Heatherdown Hero	4 4/1(+33%)	(7) Heatherdown Hero 4/1, One win from 28 Flat runs. Fifth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f, 9/2) 43 days ago, well positioned. Hood back on. Not dismissed. Not beaten far at Southwell latest but now 1-28; hood and cheekpieces combined first time.
5th	5 5th (5) (11/2 +8%) Virtual Hug	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(5) Virtual Hug 11/2, Didn't need to improve to win 12-runner handicap (5/1) at this course (12.2f) 20 days ago, well positioned. Should give another good account. Consistent here for this yard, winning over this trip in November and 1m4f last time.
6th	9 6th (9) (40/1 -21%) Gentle Fire	40 40/1(-21%)	(9) Gentle Fire 40/1, C&D winner. 25/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at this course (16.6f) 34 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. In good form here a year ago but has struggled since; cheekpieces need to help.
7th	4 7th (4) (12/1 -71%) Taxiing	12 12/1(-71%)	(4) Taxiing 12/1, C&D winner. Winner here in January. Eighth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (13f, AW, 10/1) 18 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Still not fully exposed over this sort of distance. C&D winner last month; eighth at Lingfield since but it was a messy race; tongue-tie on.
8th	6 8th (6) (14/1 +0%) Black Smoke	14 14/1(+0%)	(6) Black Smoke 14/1, Eleventh of 12 in handicap (28/1) at Lingfield (13f, AW) 18 days ago. Others make more appeal. Sole win on turf but has reached frame here this winter; below par latest, though.
9th	2 9th (2) (50/1 -400%) Lady Valentine	50 50/1(-400%)	(2) Lady Valentine 50/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. Blinkered for 1st time, sixth of 7 in handicap (12/1) at Kempton (11f) 20 days ago. Tongue tied for the first time and will benefit from the step back up in trip. 0-19 since 2yo debut win, including no impact in four outings for new yard this winter.
10th	10 10th (10) (15/2 -25%) Crystal Guard	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(10) Crystal Guard 15/2, Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Good fourth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (4/1) 17 days ago. Can make presence felt. 2-31 record but mostly creditable efforts on AW this winter, the latest over C&D.

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

The dual-purpose BELLA BLUESKY was a surprise winner over 1m4f at Southwell at the start of this month, but proved there was no fluke about it when following up over the same trip here 11 days ago. With her stamina proven from her exploits over hurdles, the Ewan Whillans-trained mare is a strong fancy to go in again under a 4lb penalty. Virtual Hug is feared most, with Crystal Guard considered for a place from a handy current mark.

BELLA BLUESKY hasn't had much racing on the Flat and has looked progressive since upped in trip, so she's preferred to fellow last-time-out winner Virtual Hug. Lawmans Blis made a positive start for a new stable last time, so he can also feature under another positive ride.

Although BELLA BLUESKY (nap) has come to the Flat late in her career, she's taken very well to it and looks good for a quick hat-trick.

19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (5/2 +58%) Thunder Flow	2.5 5/2(+58%)	(4) Thunder Flow 5/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 13 in minor event (14/1) at Kempton (7f) 16 days ago, not knocked about. Makes handicap debut. Good looker who is going the right way and makes plenty of appeal from feasible opening mark. Promise in two Kempton runs this year; makes h'cap debut at realistic level; check market.
5	5 (5) (3/1 +33%) Old Chums	3 3/1(+33%)	(5) Old Chums 3/1, Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Southwell in January. 6/4, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 31 days ago. Enters calculations. Made a winning h'cap debut at Southwell last month (6f, Tapeta); 3rd next time; needs more.
2	2 (2) (4/1 -45%) Amancio	4 4/1(-45%)	(2) Amancio 4/1, 5/2, good second of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 18 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Shortlist material. Good 2nd over 7f on his return 18 days ago; perhaps wouldn't want it tactical back at 6f.
7	7 (7) (13/2 -117%) Quantum Force	6.5 13/2(-117%)	(7) Quantum Force 13/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 6 in minor event (40/1) at Goodwood (6f, soft). Off 131 days. Booking of Doyle a plus. Blinkers on 1st time. Likely improver on handicap bow. Didn't progress from 2yo debut but gelded over the winter & goes handicapping in blinkers.
3	3 (3) (8/1 +11%) Split The Profit	8 8/1(+11%)	(3) Split The Profit 8/1, Creditable fourth of 9 in maiden (7/1) at this course (5.1f) 49 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Should give another good account. Not sure he's well ahead of his mark but gelding/new cheekpieces may help.
1	1 (1) (9/1 -20%) Rothay Park	9 9/1(-20%)	(1) Rothay Park 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good third of 9 in handicap (20/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 18 days ago, having run of race. Makes tapeta debut. Not discounted. Good third on recent handicap debut (7f; Amancio second); return to 6f should suit.
6	6 (6) (12/1 -33%) Cassanos Lad	12 12/1(-33%)	(6) Cassanos Lad 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 9 in maiden at this course (8.6f, 8/1) 38 days ago. Back down in trip. Visor on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Something to find on form. Likely improver now handicapping in a visor; one to note for market confidence.

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AMANCIO looked set to open his account at Lingfield earlier this month but was caught in the shadows of the post. A 1lb rise in the ratings looks more than workable and Jack Channon's gelding is sure to be scoring sooner rather than later. Fellow in-form rival Old Chums will need to break better if he aspires to make all as he did at Southwell on his penultimate outing, which is more than possible. The Kodiac gelding isn't taken lightly, while Rothay Park makes most appeal of the remaining protagonists.

QUANTUM FORCE showed ability last season and, with blinkers fitted after a gelding operation, he's the sort to take a big step forward now switched to handicaps, so he's narrowly preferred to Thunder Flow, who boasts a progressive profile. Amancio looks a solid option but he's more exposed than the aforementioned pair.

Some interesting handicap newcomers on show but AMANCIO and Rothay Park have already shown they're on competitive marks.

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

20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
7	7 (7) (4/1 +0%) Masqool	4 4/1(+0%)	(7) Masqool 4/1, Course winner. Career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 5/1) 4 days ago. Has to be respected in his hat-trick bid under a penalty. On hat-trick after two Lingfield wins this month; more on under penalty but can't discount.
5	5 (5) (7/1 -407%) Dembe	7 7/1(-407%)	(5) Dembe 7/1, Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 5/1, very good third of 10 in handicap at this C&D 11 days ago, slowly away. Expected to be bang there. Well treated and caught the eye over C&D latest (met trouble); big player.
6	6 (6) (8/1 -7%) Johnny Boom	8 8/1(-7%)	(6) Johnny Boom 8/1, Four-time course winner. Good fourth of 11 in handicap at this course (12.2f, 18/1) 13 days ago, running on. Back down in trip and he's not without a each-way hope. Won four times here in early 2023; creditable fourth over 1m4f here latest; claims.
9	9 (9) (8/1 +11%) Ludo's Landing	8 8/1(+11%)	(9) Ludo's Landing 8/1, Very good fourth of 10 in handicap (18/1) at this C&D 11 days ago (third past the post but subsequently disqualified). Place possibilities. Mixed record but recent C&D reappearance was creditable (finished third demoted to fourth).
2	2 (2) (9/1 -13%) Ernie's Valentine	9 9/1(-13%)	(2) Ernie's Valentine 9/1, Course winner. Latest win here in December. Respectable seventh of 12 in handicap (11/1) at this C&D 14 days ago. Others make more appeal from a win point of view. Course win in December; also second over C&D last month but only seventh here latest.
1	1 (1) (12/1 -118%) Endless Power	12 12/1(-118%)	(1) Endless Power 12/1, Lightly-raced winner. One win from 3 runs last year. 7/2, tenth of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 33 days ago. Was too free on that occasion and worth another chance given his low mileage. Tapeta debut. 1m AW win last July; too free in 1m handicap on recent return but retains potential.
4	4 (4) (50/1 -400%) Precision Storm	50 50/1(-400%)	(4) Precision Storm 50/1, Three-time C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Eighth of 12 in handicap (10/1) at this C&D 41 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Has fallen to a workable mark but others make more appeal all the same. Four-time AW scorer but hasn't been at his best lately; leap of faith needed.
3	3 (3) (250/1 -658%) Buxted Too	250 250/1(-658%)	(3) Buxted Too 250/1, Five wins from 11 runs last year. 66/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago, slowly away. Readily passed over. Seven AW wins; back on good mark but not obviously in the form to take advantage..
10	10 (10) (350/1 -775%) Reams Of Love	350 350/1(-775%)	(10) Reams Of Love 350/1, 80/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at this course (7.2f) 17 days ago. Significantly up in trip and he has questions to answer. Out of form over hurdles lately and fared no better back on Flat 17 days ago.

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Masqool's willing attitude saw him complete a Lingfield double recently and James Evans' gelding should give another good account. However, the combination of a quick turnaround and 5lb penalty may prove to be his undoing, with DEMBE shading the verdict. The son of Garswood didn't enjoy the smoothest of passages over C&D earlier this month, where he was subsequently promoted to third, and he looks ready to land a race of this nature. It's too early to be writing Endless Power off and the four-year-old must enter calculations as well.

The vote goes to DEMBE, who was badly hampered at a crucial stage over C&D earlier this month and he makes plenty of appeal off the same mark. Masqool is bidding for the hat-trick and he may emerge as the main danger, while Johnny Boom and Ludo's Landing are live each-way contenders.

Brett Johnson's DEMBE likely would have gone close here last time but for meeting trouble and can build on that promise.

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