1 Sunday 25th February 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Sunday 25th February 2024

There were 14 Races on Sunday 25th February 2024 across 2 meetings. There was 7 races at Naas, 7 races at Hereford, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Sunday 25th February 2024

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

13:25 Naas Conditions Hurdle 16f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (6/5 +66%) Bottler'secret	1.2 6/5(+66%)	(1) Bottler'secret 6/5, Quickly developed into a useful Flat performer for Ciaran Murphy, winning 7-runner handicap at this course (10.5f, heavy, 14/1) when last seen in October. Interesting recruit to hurdles but this is a tough starting point. Two Flat wins for Ciaran Murphy, a noteworthy recruit to a top team, holds a Triumph entry.
2	3 2nd (3) (5/2 +50%) Pacini	2.5 5/2(+50%)	(3) Pacini 5/2, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. 11/4, third of 5 in juvenile hurdle at this course (15.8f, heavy) 15 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Tame effort in third in a rated event here last time, second-string for Wodhooh's trainer.
3	4 3rd (4) (11/4 +50%) Trustyourinstinct	2.75 11/4(+50%)	(4) Trustyourinstinct 11/4, Useful winner at 10f on flat. Hooded for 1st time, fourth of 7 in juvenile (7/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) on hurdle debut 43 days ago. Open to improvement. Two Flat wins, did not look like a natural jumper on his hurdling debut at Fairyhouse.
4	2 4th (2) (10/1 +50%) Churchwarden	10 10/1(+50%)	(2) Churchwarden 10/1, Fair maiden on the Flat. Twice-raced maiden. 16 lengths fifth of 8 to Liari in juvenile hurdle at Musselburgh (15.6f, good to soft, 16/1) 21 days ago. Placed at Musselburgh, hard to see him being a match for the winners in this field.

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WODHOOH remains unbeaten over hurdles after an impressive victory in a Listed race at Doncaster last month, and the daughter of Le Havre can confirm her place in Gordon Elliott's Cheltenham Festival team with another win here. Trustyourinstinct could only manage fourth on his hurdling bow at Fairyhouse but with that experience under his belt, he may prove to be the main danger to the selection. Better can be expected from Pacini now sporting cheekpieces for the first time.

WODHOOH looks a real professional and can take the step up to Graded level in her stride and stretch her unbeaten hurdle record to 6. Trustyourinstinct is open to progress on the back of his Fairyhouse hurdle debut fourth and may give the selection more to do than her stablemate Pacini.

Hurdling newcomer Bottler'secret is potentially interesting, but the experienced WODHOOH looks capable of extending her sequence

13:25 Naas Conditions Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:55 Naas Maiden Hurdle 16f - 25 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	16 1st (16) (7/2 -75%) Tounsivator	3.5 7/2(-75%)	(16) Tounsivator 7/2, Fairly useful winner on the Flat in France for 2022. Joined a top stable for hurdle career and could have a big say, particularly if the betting vibes are strong. Two Flat wins in France in middle-distance handicaps in 2022, has to be taken seriously.
2	11 2nd (11) (10/1 -82%) Rainbow Trail	10 10/1(-82%)	(11) Rainbow Trail 10/1, Won a Clonmel bumper in November. 11/2, disappointed when seventh of 9 in maiden at Punchestown (19.2f, heavy) on hurdles bow 75 days ago. No surprise were he to prove a different proposition now. Won a Clonmel bumper in November, blowing hard after a disappointing hurdling debut.
3	14 3rd (14) (11/10 -38%) Shoot The Blues	1.1 11/10(-38%)	(14) Shoot The Blues 11/10, Promising type. Bumper winner in autumn 2002. 7/2, shaped well when second of 11 in maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) 15 months later. Open to improvement and the one to beat. Debut bumper winner last season, should be better for Fairyhouse run, third has won since.
4	25 4th (25) (22/1 -38%) Well Dressed	22 22/1(-38%)	(25) Well Dressed 22/1, Once-raced maiden. Fourth of 11 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (20f, heavy, 80/1) on NH debut 27 days ago. Down in trip. Made a bad mistake two out when a remote fourth on debut in a 2m4f Punchestown maiden..
5th	12 5th (12) (150/1 -355%) Reve Inoui	150 150/1(-355%)	(12) Reve Inoui 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. Remote fourth of 11 in maiden hurdle at Down Royal (17.2f, heavy, 50/1) 33 days ago. Too bad to be true when pulled up in a Tramore maiden hurdle, remote fourth at Down Royal.
6th	1 6th (1) (250/1 -400%) Annamaymurt	250 250/1(-400%)	(1) Annamaymurt 250/1, Malinas gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 29f) Delusionofgrandeur. Malinas gelding out of an unraced mare, making debut at age of seven, unlikely to feature.
7th	13 7th (13) (66/1 +0%) San Aer	66 66/1(+0%)	(13) San Aer 66/1, Fairly useful Flat winner. Thrice-raced maiden over hurdles. Fairly useful winner at 8f on flat. 125/1, nineteenth of 22 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.7f, soft) 42 days ago. Four-time Flat winner suited by heavy ground, has struggled in three runs over hurdles.
8th	21 8th (21) (66/1 -230%) Fairyland Opera	66 66/1(-230%)	(21) Fairyland Opera 66/1, Elusive Pimpernel mare. Half-sister to fair hurdler Doyenna. Half-sister to 2m hurdle winner Doyenna, granddaughter of top-class mare Opera Hat.
9th	8 9th (8) (33/1 +34%) Minella Buddy	33 33/1(+34%)	(8) Minella Buddy 33/1, Shantou gelding. Dam 15f-2¼m hurdle winner in France. First foal, dam French Listed-placed hurdle winner, likely to need experience.
10th	15 10th (15) (200/1 -100%) Shraheen	200 200/1(-100%)	(15) Shraheen 200/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. 66/1, fifth of 9 in novice hurdle at this course (19.1f, heavy) on hurdles bow 15 days ago. Moderate sixth in a Fairyhouse bumper, remote fifth in a 2m3f maiden hurdle at this venue.
11th	10 11th (10) (2/1 +71%) Pen To Paper	2 2/1(+71%)	(10) Pen To Paper 2/1, €88,000 Blue Bresil gelding. Dam (c111/h137), 2½m-25f hurdle/chase winner, closely related to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 21f) Kayf Blanco. Interesting newcomer. Cost 88,000Eu at Goffs Land Rover Sale, dam bumper and useful hurdle/chase winner.
12th	9 12th (9) (200/1 -100%) Mon Euil	200 200/1(-100%)	(9) Mon Euil 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. Ninth of 14 in novice hurdle at Thurles (19.8f, soft, 28/1) 12 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Down in trip. Remote sixth when making a belated debut at Punchestown, no better over 2m4f at Tramore.
13th	6 13th (6) (100/1 -52%) It's Never Simple	100 100/1(-52%)	(6) It's Never Simple 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, ninth of 14 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) 110 days ago. Looks more like a handicap prospect on the evidence of three starts so far.
14th	23 14th (23) (150/1 -127%) Pinky	150 150/1(-127%)	(23) Pinky 150/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 100/1, sixth of 12 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.1f, heavy) 27 days ago. Distant third in a bumper at Down Royal, three runs since then have been disappointing.
15th	2 15th (2) (200/1 +0%) Bossofthebus	200 200/1(+0%)	(2) Bossofthebus 200/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 200/1, ninth of 13 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.7f, soft) 20 days ago. First run in a bumper was respectable, does not appeal based on three maiden hurdle runs.
16th	19 16th (19) (250/1 -150%) Ballerina Boxer	250 250/1(-150%)	(19) Ballerina Boxer 250/1, Fell in novice hurdle (80/1) at Fairyhouse (20.5f, soft) 141 days ago. Back down in trip. First run for yard after leaving John McConnell. Tailed off on hurdling debut at Listowe, beaten when falling at Fairyhouse.
17th	22 17th (22) (150/1 -127%) Heidi's Frontiere	150 150/1(-127%)	(22) Heidi's Frontiere 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 12/1, seventh of 8 in bumper at Cork (16f, heavy) 50 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Not a likely contender based on three runs in bumper since last May.
18th	7 18th (7) (80/1 -400%) Manatee Du Brizais	80 80/1(-400%)	(7) Manatee Du Brizais 80/1, €14,000 3-y-o, Manatee gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including French hurdler Serisilver. Wears tongue strap. Point winner for a yard having a fine season, beaten in a winners' race last time.
19th	24 19th (24) (250/1 -279%) Snegurochka	250 250/1(-279%)	(24) Snegurochka 250/1, Poor hurdler. Fair winner at 16f in bumpers. 100/1, below form seventh of 14 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (18.2f, soft) 43 days ago. Problems since winning two bumpers in 2019, has made mistakes in two outings over hurdles.
20th	20 20th (20) (25/1 -56%) Diamond Nora	25 25/1(-56%)	(20) Diamond Nora 25/1, Diamond Boy mare. Half-sister to fair hurdler Ben Thomson, stays 2½m. Won sole point in January. Wears hood and tongue strap. One of the more interesting runners. Odds-on winner of a mares' maiden point at Ballindenisk last month, hood and tongue-tie.
21st	3 21st (3) (250/1 -25%) Camino Mission	250 250/1(-25%)	(3) Camino Mission 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. Sixth of 7 in minor event hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy, 200/1) 18 days ago. Modest form on the Flat, jumping has been untidy on his first two starts over hurdles.
22nd	5 22nd (5) (200/1 -100%) Farrokh	200 200/1(-100%)	(5) Farrokh 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. Tenth of 14 in novice hurdle at Downpatrick (17.8f, good, 66/1). Off 7 months. Shoot The Blues very much the yard first string. Showed little in two runs last summer, second string for the trainer of Shoot The Blues.
23rd	17 23rd (17) (200/1 -100%) Zhivotov	200 200/1(-100%)	(17) Zhivotov 200/1, Cost €150,000 as a 3-y-o but no significant impact in his 2 points. Two runs in points, finished a remote fourth behind Manatee Du Brizais at Ballindenisk.
24th	18 24th (18) (250/1 -150%) Alpine Swift	250 250/1(-150%)	(18) Alpine Swift 250/1, Getaway mare. Sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser Getabird. Dam pulled up in point. Sister to the talented Willie Mullins-trained Getabird, only a third runner for the stable.
25th	4 25th (4) (150/1 -275%) Diamondfranticsoup	150 150/1(-275%)	(4) Diamondfranticsoup 150/1, Diamond Boy gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Kilbarry Lilly, stayed 2¾m, and fair hurdler Kilbarry Chianti, stays 3m. Half-brother to three winners, stable having best season for a while but best watched.

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In a race where numerous contenders appear to have untapped potential, it may pay to side with French recruit TOUNSIVATOR. Successful over 1m3f and 1m4f on the level, he makes his debut for the Willie Mullins stable and it will be no surprise if he is able to get off the mark at the first time of asking. Pen To Paper, an 88,000-euro purchase, warrants respect on his debut for astute connections, while Shoot The Blues remains open to improvement after finishing a creditable second on his hurdling debut at Fairyhouse.

SHOT THE BLUES gets the vote on the back of his promising effort at Fairyhouse last month, although a strong market move for the Willie Mullins-trained French Flat recruit Tounsivator would put a slightly different slant on things. Bumper winner Rainbow Trail is surely a lot better than he showed on hurdle debut and may prove best of the rest.

Second to a Willie Mullins-trained favourite on his hurdling debut at Fairyhouse, bumper winner SHOOT THE BLUES can go one better now.

13:55 Naas Maiden Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:10 Hereford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 25f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (13/8 +7%) Southern Sam	1.625 13/8(+7%)	(1) Southern Sam 13/8, Lightly-raced for his age and, having ran well when third on return at Wetherby in November, he ran out a gutsy winner at Haydock (25.5f) following month. Might have been feeling the effects of a hard race when remote third at Fontwell since. Worth another chance with headgear on. Largely consistent; possibilities back down in trip, provided he takes well to headgear.
2	3 2nd (3) (10/3 +5%) Innisfree Lad	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(3) Innisfree Lad 10/3, Strong in the betting when taking advantage of a much-reduced mark a Doncaster, a breathing operation and fitting of a first-time tongue tie presumably the catalyst. Undone by 8 lb rise when upped in class at Ludlow next time before doing too much too soon at Catterick. Eased another 2 lb since. Defied a 5lb higher mark in this race 12 months ago; 2-2 at Hereford; respected back here.
2	2 \|F\| (2) (9/1 -227%) Volcano	9 9/1(-227%)	(2) Volcano 9/1, Strong stayer who is something of a Warwick specialist. Well held last 2 starts but this represents a big drop in class. Has gained most wins at Warwick; drops back in grade but this isn't an ideal scenario.
4	4 \|U\| (4) (7/4 +42%) Burrows Park	1.75 7/4(+42%)	(4) Burrows Park 7/4, Proving inconsistent this season and only fourth of 5 in handicap hurdle at Ludlow (23.8f, heavy) 51 days ago. Reverts to fences (didn't take to chasing previously) off a potentially good mark. Unconvincing record over fences but returns to this sphere looking attractively treated.

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Southern Sam continues to run well and should the addition of first-time cheekpieces eke out a bit more, he will not be far away. However, a chance can be taken on last year's victor INNISFREE LAD. David Dennis' 12-year-old arrives with something to prove having finished down the field at Catterick last month, but he is 5lb below his mark of 12 months ago and is two from two around here. Volcano can chase the pair home, ahead of Burrows Park.

SOUTHERN SAM had a hard race when winning at Haydock in December and might have been feeling the effects of that at Fontwell since, so is worth another chance with headgear applied. Volcano is feared most back down in class.

Last year's winner INNISFREE LAD (nap) is taken to maintain his unbeaten record at Hereford. Southern Sam is feared most.

14:10 Hereford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:25 Naas Handicap Chase 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	10 1st (10) (6/1 +45%) Battle It Out	6 6/1(+45%)	(10) Battle It Out 6/1, 9/1, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (17.3f, heavy) 29 days ago, keeping on under hands-and-heels ride. Remains unexposed at this sort of trip and respected for all this rates tougher. Tackles 2m4f for the first time since going chasing, possibly the pick of owner's runners.
2	2 2nd (2) (8/1 -23%) Shantreusse	8 8/1(-23%)	(2) Shantreusse 8/1, Strong in the betting and unlucky to bump into a handicap blot on return at Navan (20.5f) in December. Struggled to land a telling blow when seventh in Thyestes Chase subsequently but certainly not out of things back down in trip. Sights lowered now after remote seventh in the Thyestes for which he was well fancied.
3	6 3rd (6) (5/1 -25%) Evies Vladimir	5 5/1(-25%)	(6) Evies Vladimir 5/1, 2 wins from 4 runs this season. 11/10, career best when winning 6-runner handicap chase at Fairyhouse (21.3f, heavy) 18 days ago. Yard in good form. Expected to be firmly in the mix again despite another hike in the weights. Up 32lb since November, may remain competitive with the help of the rider's claim.
4	3 4th (3) (13/2 -117%) La Malmason	6.5 13/2(-117%)	(3) La Malmason 13/2, Latest win in chase at Cheltenham in December. Fourth of 6 in handicap chase (6/5) at Punchestown (22.1f, soft) 20 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Trainer going well and unlikely she's reached her limit yet in this sphere. Winning favourite at Cheltenham in her first handicap chase, disappointing at Punchestown.
5th	4 5th (4) (33/1 -106%) Coqolino	33 33/1(-106%)	(4) Coqolino 33/1, 32¾ lengths fourth of 7 to Kings Halo in handicap chase (11/1) at this C&D (soft) 28 days ago, third briefly before 2 out but not persevered with once held. Worth noting if the market speaks in his favour. Pulled up in the Tim Duggan Memorial at Limerick, poor fourth behind Kings Halo over C&D.
6th	9 6th (9) (18/1 -50%) Galon De Vauzelle	18 18/1(-50%)	(9) Galon De Vauzelle 18/1, Latest win in chase at Leopardstown in December. 10/1, fifth of 7 in handicap chase at Doncaster (24f, good) 29 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Others more persuasive. Belated breakthrough over fences at Leopardstown, well beaten at Doncaster since then.
7th	1 7th (1) (10/1 +0%) Percy Warner	10 10/1(+0%)	(1) Percy Warner 10/1, 1 win from 3 runs this season. 40/1, bit below form sixth of 25 in handicap chase at Leopardstown (21.5f, soft) 21 days ago, outpaced after 2 out. Yard in good form and this rates less demanding. 1-7 over fences, has plenty of weight, Shantreusse looks like the stable's number-one.
8th	7 8th (7) (14/1 +13%) Hands Of Gold	14 14/1(+13%)	(7) Hands Of Gold 14/1, Useful winner at 20f over hurdles. Last of 6 in minor event chase (10/1) at Fairyhouse (21.8f, soft) 43 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Uninspiring novice form, may find his level in handicaps, 10lb lower than hurdles rating.
9th	5 9th (5) (4/1 +67%) Slip Of The Tongue	4 4/1(+67%)	(5) Slip Of The Tongue 4/1, Well-beaten fifth of 7 to Kings Halo in handicap chase at this C&D (soft, 13/2) 28 days ago, making mid-race mistakes. Cheekpieces on 1st time and he may well be sharper now given that was his first start for 9 months. Remote fifth behind Kings Halo over C&D on return, cheekpieces now, Mark Walsh aboard.
10th	8 10th (8) (7/2 +0%) Kings Halo	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(8) Kings Halo 7/2, 2 wins from 5 runs this season. 7/4, career best when winning 7-runner handicap chase at this C&D (soft) 28 days ago, driven clear after 2 out. Expected to go well again under forcing tactics. Hacked up here four weeks ago, up 11lb, similar profile to Evies Vladimir, should go close.

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EVIES VLADIMIR looked every inch a handicap chaser to keep on the right side of when running out a ready winner over an extended 2m5f at Fairyhouse earlier this month and, even accounting for a 13lb hike, he can make his presence felt once more. Kings Halo made all in impressive fashion over C&D last month and can make a bold bid to do so again, despite the 11lb higher mark. La Malmason must bounce back from a below-par effort over 2m6f at Punchestown but could feature prominently if she does.

EVIES VLADIMIR faces comfortably his sternest assignment to date but Gavin Cromwell's 7-y-o highlighted he remains one to be firmly interested in when registering a facile success at Fairyhouse 18 days ago and he gets the nod to defy the handicapper once more and come out on top. Dangers aplenty are headed up by Battle It Out, Shantreusse and Kings Halo.

JP McManus runs four and may have the solution with BATTLE IT OUT who won over this trip as a hurdler and is relatively unexposed

14:25 Naas Handicap Chase 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Hereford Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (8/15 +0%) Kel Du Large	0.533333 8/15(+0%)	(4) Kel Du Large 8/15, Unbeaten in 2 bumpers, latterly a Cheltenham listed race on New Year's Day in which the reopposing Kalif d'Airy was behind him. Good hurdle prospect. Listed win at Cheltenham took his bumper record to 2-2; bred to do well over jumps.
2	1 2nd (1) (13/2 +19%) Don Virginia	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(1) Don Virginia 13/2, Walzertakt gelding. Dam fair French hurdler (17f winner). The betting should help guide to expectations with this one on debut. £32,000 2yo; dam French 2m1f hurdle winner; major yard; interesting newcomer.
3	3 3rd (3) (10/3 +17%) Kalif D'airy	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(3) Kalif D'airy 10/3, Hinted at ability when 13¾ lengths ninth of 11 to Kel Du Large in Cheltenham listed bumper on debut and confirmed those impressions when third on his Newbury hurdle debut (2m, soft) 33 days ago. Open to improvement. Ran encouragingly over hurdles at Newbury last time and is one for the shortlist.
4	2 4th (2) (22/1 +12%) Gold For Alec	22 22/1(+12%)	(2) Gold For Alec 22/1, Better effort in bumpers when fourth here last month, showing enough to think he has a future over jumps. Both starts in bumpers, better effort when fourth here latest; could go well.
5th	9 5th (9) (125/1 -400%) Raise Your Glass	125 125/1(-400%)	(9) Raise Your Glass 125/1, Well held in a Doncaster bumper and Ludlow hurdle for Lucinda Russell in December. Has had wind surgery ahead of this first run for Charlie Longsdon. Wind surgery may prompt improvement on debut for new stable.
6th	10 6th (10) (40/1 -150%) Simply Belle	40 40/1(-150%)	(10) Simply Belle 40/1, Reached the frame 3 times in bumpers but the form is only modest. Best watched now hurdling. Ran well here in one of her bumper starts; place claims on hurdles debut.
7th	6 7th (6) (8/1 +0%) Wonderful Delight	8 8/1(+0%)	(6) Wonderful Delight 8/1, Amaron gelding. Brother to German 1¼m winner Wonderful Starlet and half-brother to winner in Germany/Hungary Wirrwarr. Dam 1m winner in Germany. Makes debut for a stable in excellent form. Market support worth noting. £24,000 2yo; has a German Flat pedigree; market instructive on debut.
8th	8 8th (8) (250/1 -150%) My Mate Polly	250 250/1(-150%)	(8) My Mate Polly 250/1, No promise in 2 bumpers a week apart in November. Tailed off in two bumpers.
9th	5 9th (5) (125/1 -89%) Square Du Roule	125 125/1(-89%)	(5) Square Du Roule 125/1, Midfield in 2 bumpers towards the end of 2023. Likely outsider now hurdling. Well held in two bumpers; needs major improvement.
10th	7 10th (7) (66/1 -164%) Jewel Eyed Judy	66 66/1(-164%)	(7) Jewel Eyed Judy 66/1, Badly in need of experience when last of 6 in a Wincanton bumper on last month's debut. Inauspicious debut in Wincanton bumper but is bred to do much better.

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Dual bumper winner Kel Du Large ought to thrive now switched to hurdles and he merits the utmost respect, but preference is for DON VIRGINIA. The son of Walzertakt, whose dam won over timber in France, is from the family of a host of winners, so it would come as no surprise were he to make an immediate impact for his in-form yard. Wonderful Delight is another debutant to take note of, while Kalif D'airy, who reached the frame at Newbury last month, should step forward with that experience under his belt.

KEL DU LARGE had the reopposing Kalif d'Airy behind him when winning a Cheltenham listed bumper on New Year's Day and is taken to stretch his unbeaten record to 3 now hurdling, most likely at the expense of Gary Moore's charge, who followed that Cheltenham run with a promising third over hurdles at Newbury. Wonderful Delight and Don Virginia are newcomers to monitor in the betting.

The clear form pick is promising youngster KEL DU LARGE. Second choice is Kalif D'Airy.

14:40 Hereford Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:55 Naas Conditions Chase 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (2/5 +45%) Ferny Hollow	0.4 2/5(+45%)	(5) Ferny Hollow 2/5, Champion bumper winner back in 2020 who landed only start over hurdles the following season and quickly developed in to a high-class chaser after, winning Leopardstown Grade 1 in 2021. Absent since but unlikely he'll be Lacking for fitness given powerful connections. Has to be of interest. A top-class performer whose career has been fraught with problems, hard to oppose.
2	2 2nd (2) (14/1 +0%) Rebel Gold	14 14/1(+0%)	(2) Rebel Gold 14/1, Useful chaser who landed this race 12 months ago. Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap chase (22/1) at Leopardstown (17f, soft) 22 days ago, headway before 3 out and plugging on. May come up short this time around. Fair handicap run at Leopardstown last time, retains ability at 11 but up against it here.
3	4 3rd (4) (5/1 +55%) Espanito Bello	5 5/1(+55%)	(4) Espanito Bello 5/1, Smart chaser. 1 win from 3 runs this season. 22/1 and visored for 1st time, running below form when unseated rider in Thyestes Chase at Gowran (25f, heavy) 31 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Course specialist with 5-8 record, needs to get his campaign back on track after lapses.
4	1 4th (1) (6/1 -219%) Ash Tree Meadow	6 6/1(-219%)	(1) Ash Tree Meadow 6/1, Landed the Galway Plate last summer and confirmed himself a very smart chaser when readily seeing off sole rival on return in in Grade 2 Skymas Chase at Down Royal (19.5f) in command from 3 out and cruising clear. Likely to play a part. Galway Plate winner, 9lb concession to Ferny Hollow is demanding over a trip short of best.
5th	3 5th (3) (28/1 -40%) Epson Du Houx	28 28/1(-40%)	(3) Epson Du Houx 28/1, C&D winner. 66/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Navan (24f, heavy) 98 days ago (reportedly bled). Significantly back down in trip on return to action but others make more appeal. Last win was in 2021, reported to have bled when pulled up in the Troytown, best watched.
6th	6 6th (6) (250/1 +0%) Ivar The Boneless	250 250/1(+0%)	(6) Ivar The Boneless 250/1, 250/1, tailed-off last of 5 to Saint Sam in Red Mills Chase at Gowran (20f, heavy) 8 days ago. Set for another struggle in this company. Totally out of his depth in a Grade 2 chase at Gowran, similar scenario now.

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A race that is likely to revolve around the returning FERNY HOLLOW, who has not been seen on a racecourse since landing a Grade 1 at Leopardstown in December 2021. The Cheveley Park-owned nine-year-old would appear to hold all the aces, despite his layoff, and he is fancied to pick up where he left off. Galway Plate hero Ash Tree Meadow cruised to victory in a two-runner Grade 2 at Down Royal in November and he is the most likely danger, while last year's winner Rebel Gold looks best of the rest.

FERNY HOLLOW has a lengthy absence to overcome but Willie Mullins' charge looked every inch a high-class prospect when last seen scoring in Grade 1 company over fences and, unlikely to be lacking for fitness, he can make a winning return. Ash Tree Meadow comfortably rates the chief threat.

The race conditions make this a suitable comeback opportunity for \bFERNY HOLLOW\b, a Grade 1 bumper and novice chase winner

14:55 Naas Conditions Chase 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:10 Hereford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (200/1 -100%) I Didn't Cost Alot	200 200/1(-100%)	(4) I Didn't Cost Alot 200/1, Little show in varied events on Flat so needs to show more now going hurdling. Hooded/tongue strap on. No worthwhile form at up to 7f on Flat; hard to fancy.
1	9 1st (9) (10/11 +60%) Mighty Moth	0.909091 10/11(+60%)	(9) Mighty Moth 10/11, Placed in bumpers and has made a positive start in this sphere, fifth of 6 in listed event at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft) 85 days ago. Very good form claims back in these calmer waters. Placed in three of her five starts; holds leading form claims back down in class.
2	7 2nd (7) (10/3 +39%) Largy Force	3.333333 10/3(+39%)	(7) Largy Force 10/3, Cost £85,000 after winning his sole point start in April 2022 and made a promising start under Rules when runner-up in a bumper at Catterick (15.7f, good to soft) in December. Needs keeping a close eye on now hurdling. Irish point win in 2022; runner-up in Catterick bumper since; open to progress.
3	2 3rd (2) (11/1 +21%) Dromlac Jury	11 11/1(+21%)	(2) Dromlac Jury 11/1, Every chance when fell last sole start in Irish points and built on hurdling debut when fourth of 12 in novice at Carlisle (17f, soft, 66/1) 20 days ago, needing stiffer test. Should improve again so she is one to consider. First completion when fourth at Carlisle this month; may build on that effort.
4	5 4th (5) (80/1 -220%) Janworth	80 80/1(-220%)	(5) Janworth 80/1, Debut third in Southwell bumper but off 14 months before a fading seventh of 12 in novice at Chepstow (16f, heavy) on hurdles bow 26 days ago. Can build on it. Possibly needed the run at Chepstow on reappearance; still open to improvement.
5th	6 5th (6) (11/2 -214%) Lady Pretender	5.5 11/2(-214%)	(6) Lady Pretender 11/2, Fairly useful hurdler/chaser in France and runner-up on last 3 outings over fences for Hugo Merienne in the summer. Changed hands for €130,000 and has had a breathing operation. Interesting on yard debut. Likely player provided her French chase form is reproduced on British debut.
6th	3 6th (3) (16/1 +20%) Ici La Reine	16 16/1(+20%)	(3) Ici La Reine 16/1, Dual AW bumper winner. Shaped well when fifth on 20.5f Market Rasen hurdles debut in November but failed to build on it when fifth of 9 in novice hurdle at Warwick (19f, heavy) 34 days ago. Worth another chance. Has not transferred her bumper form to hurdles but this return to 2m may help.
7th	10 7th (10) (150/1 -127%) Nan Brady	150 150/1(-127%)	(10) Nan Brady 150/1, Pulled up only start in Irish points before coming in eighth of 14 in bumper at Wincanton (15.2f, soft) on NH debut 24 days ago. Makes hurdles debut with more required. Needs sharp improvement on her point/bumper efforts.
8th	11 8th (11) (100/1 -300%) Diva B	100 100/1(-300%)	(11) Diva B 100/1, 4/1, only ninth of 10 in bumper at Catterick (15.7f, soft) on NH debut 32 days ago. Makes hurdles debut with hood/tongue strap added and clearly thought capable of better. Ran dismally in Catterick bumper; now goes in hood and tongue-tie.
1	1 \|F\| (1) (11/1 -144%) Coco Brave	11 11/1(-144%)	(1) Coco Brave 11/1, 20/1, encouraging third of 8 in novice hurdle at Exeter (16.7f, heavy) on hurdles bow 25 days ago, not knocked about. Can take a step forward. Finished third in similar event at Exeter last month; bred to do better still.

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Mighty Moth would be of interest on the form of her admirable third behind two classy rivals at Ascot, but she needs to bounce back from a lacklustre effort at Newbury subsequently. With that in mind, preference is for point-to-point winner LARGY FORCE, who made a pleasing debut under Rules when second in a Catterick bumper in December and with that experience under her belt, she may prove tough to stop. French recruit Lady Pretender makes her debut for the Venetia Williams stable and commands respect.

LADY PRETENDER has some fairly useful form to her name in France and fetched 130,000 euros when switched to the excellent Venetia Williams' yard. so is fancied to make a winning start here. Mighty Moth rates the pick of those with experience on these shores and is next on the list ahead of hurdling-newcomer Largy Force who brings a fair bit of potential.

Back down in class, MIGHTY MOTH has the best form claims. Lady Pretender is second choice based on her French chase efforts.

15:10 Hereford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:25 Naas Handicap Hurdle 16f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	12 1st (12) (9/1 -29%) American Money	9 9/1(-29%)	(12) American Money 9/1, Course winner. Latest win in hurdle here in January. 11/2, creditable seventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at this course (18.5f, soft) 28 days ago. Enters calculations. Back to the minimum trip here not guaranteed to suit but respected nonetheless.
2	11 2nd (11) (4/1 +11%) Lazer Wolf	4 4/1(+11%)	(11) Lazer Wolf 4/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, good second of 7 in minor event hurdle (15/8) at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) 18 days ago. Bold bid expected back in handicap company. Has run into the improving Miss Pronunciation twice this season; can get into the frame.
3	2 3rd (2) (5/1 +29%) Any Road	5 5/1(+29%)	(2) Any Road 5/1, Winner in hurdle at Clonmel in November. Excellent fourth of 6 in novice hurdle at this course (19.1f, heavy, 40/1) 15 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Ought to be in the shake-up. Close fourth in a novice hurdle here two weeks ago; interesting in his first handicap.
4	10 4th (10) (3/1 +25%) Champagne Mahler	3 3/1(+25%)	(10) Champagne Mahler 3/1, Career best when winning 18-runner handicap hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy, 14/1) 31 days ago, pushed out. Hiked up 11 lb but that form is proving strong so he's a big player with few miles still on the clock. 11lb rise to contend with for a decisive win at Gowran but could prove well capable.
5th	4 5th (4) (14/1 -56%) Zoffanien	14 14/1(-56%)	(4) Zoffanien 14/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Creditable third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (15.6f, heavy, 18/1) 35 days ago. Not taken lightly. Fair effort when third in a Thurles handicap hurdle last time; not one to discount.
6th	17 6th (17) (10/1 +29%) Harveys Point	10 10/1(+29%)	(17) Harveys Point 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 80/1, patiently-ridden seventh of 14 in novice hurdle at Navan (15.7f, heavy) 14 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Can do better. gradual progression in three maiden hurdles; first handicap and worth a market check.
7th	5 7th (5) (12/1 -50%) Whacker Clan	12 12/1(-50%)	(5) Whacker Clan 12/1, Career best when winning 13-runner handicap chase at Cheltenham (25f, good to soft, 12/1) 120 days ago, finding extra. Switches from chase to hurdles and much respected on his handicap hurdle debut. 11lb lower over hurdles but big drop in trip is an obvious concern; stable second string.
8th	15 8th (15) (9/1 +36%) Intent Approach	9 9/1(+36%)	(15) Intent Approach 9/1, 13/2, sixth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.9f, soft) 20 days ago. Back down in trip with more to do if he's to gain a maiden victory. Fell on handicap debut at Thurles and jumped poorly at Punchestown last time; best watched.
9th	6 9th (6) (33/1 -65%) El Champo	33 33/1(-65%)	(6) El Champo 33/1, 3 wins from 11 runs this season. Latest win in hurdle at Galway in October. 17/2, last of 7 in minor event hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) 18 days ago so needs to bounce back. Only down 1lb for a poor effort in a Fairyhouse novice hurdle and best watched for now.
10th	1 10th (1) (33/1 -65%) Grey Diamond	33 33/1(-65%)	(1) Grey Diamond 33/1, Tenth of 11 in handicap chase (18/1) at Leopardstown (17f, soft) 22 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Yard in good form so no forlorn hope. Well beaten over fences; reverts back to hurdles off a 7lb lower mark but others preferred.
11th	13 11th (13) (80/1 -100%) Tempo Chapter Two	80 80/1(-100%)	(13) Tempo Chapter Two 80/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 22/1 and hooded for 1st time, first run since leaving Gavin Cromwell when ninth of 10 in handicap hurdle at this course (15.8f, heavy) 15 days ago. well beaten in a 2m handicap hurdle here two weeks ago; plenty to find to be a factor here.
12th	16 12th (16) (25/1 -25%) Frontline Worker	25 25/1(-25%)	(16) Frontline Worker 25/1, 13/2, eleventh of 16 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (16f, good). Off 7 months. Yard in good form. Tongue strap back on. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. Was struggling in handicap hurdles when last seen in July; wants better ground.
13th	7 13th (7) (50/1 -150%) Optional Mix	50 50/1(-150%)	(7) Optional Mix 50/1, 4/1, below form third of 8 in claiming hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy) 26 days ago. Down in trip with others preferred. Needs to step up on what she has done this season; remote third in a Limerick claimer.
14th	14 14th (14) (10/1 -25%) Big Island	10 10/1(-25%)	(14) Big Island 10/1, Creditable second of 16 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (15.9f, good to soft, 15/2) 70 days ago. One for the shortlist. Runner-up in a Thurles handicap hurdle latest; trip and ground suit and won't be far away.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (25/1 +0%) Hey Johnny	25 25/1(+0%)	(8) Hey Johnny 25/1, 33/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, respectable twelfth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 84 days ago. Needs to build on it. Well held in competitive handicaps later last year and again this term; hard to fancy.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (80/1 -264%) Hereditary Rule	80 80/1(-264%)	(9) Hereditary Rule 80/1, Latest win in chase at Punchestown in April. 16/1, last of 17 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20f, good to soft) 137 days ago. Down in trip with more required. Much better chaser than hurdler; wants better ground ideally and probably best watched.

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Whacker Clan arrives on the back of two chase successes and must be respected back over hurdles, along with stablemate Champagne Mahler, who was hit with an 11lb rise after bolting up at Gowran Park last month. A chance, however, is taken on ZOFFANIEN. Denis Hogan's charge showed signs of a return to form when finishing third at Thurles and he remains competitively treated should he build on that performance. Others to note include Big Island and handicap debutant Any Road.

CHAMPAGNE MAHLER took his form up a level when cosily getting off the mark at Gowran and with that form working out well Henry de Bromhead's low-mileage 6-y-o is fancied to follow up. Gavin Cromwell's Fairyhouse runner-up Lazer Wolf is weightued to go close and rates a big danger, with C&D winner Zoffanien and handicap-debutant Any Road highly respected too.

this might just go to CHAMPAGNE MAHLER(nap), impressive when scoring at Gowran and can follow up despite an 11lb rise

15:25 Naas Handicap Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:40 Hereford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (9/2 +0%) Chance A Tune	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(3) Chance A Tune 9/2, Confirmed promise of reappearance run when successful over hurdles at Chepstow (2m, heavy) in October. Below par twice in December but made a respectable belated debut in this sphere when fourth at Ludlow and extra distance should suit. Bred to make a chaser and is nicely treated on hurdles form; second attempt over fences.
2	4 2nd (4) (6/4 +20%) Abingworth	1.5 6/4(+20%)	(4) Abingworth 6/4, Progressive over fences, off the mark at Taunton (18.2f, good to soft) on third start. Only just denied back from a break at Ludlow since and fancied to resume winning ways. Form figures of 4212 since switched to chasing; went very close at Ludlow most recently.
3	1 3rd (1) (4/1 +11%) Keep Running	4 4/1(+11%)	(1) Keep Running 4/1, Better than ever sent chasing for his current yard this season, making all in novice handicap at Taunton last month. Too bad to be true at Sandown since so expected to bounce back with tongue strap re-fitted. Something seemed amiss last time; won at Taunton earlier in January; still of interest.
4	5 4th (5) (7/2 +50%) Samtara	3.5 7/2(+50%)	(5) Samtara 7/2, Seems to have lost his way this season and returns to chasing with a bit to prove. Something to prove back over fences but is nicely weighted on best hurdles form.
5th	2 5th (2) (9/1 -260%) Fire Dancer	9 9/1(-260%)	(2) Fire Dancer 9/1, Fair hurdler/chaser in France for Guillaume Macaire and made a winning start for this yard on the back of a lengthy absence at Ludlow (20f) 13 months ago. Failed to complete in 2 subsequent starts last season, however, and soon done with despite being well backed at Ascot on return in November. Disappointing since Ludlow win but this drop back in class may prompt a turnaround.

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Any support for unexposed chasers Abingworth and Keep Running would have solid foundations. However, FIRE DANCER is starting to look attractively weighted and may be worth chancing on just his second start after wind surgery. The Venetia Williams-trained gelding was on the back of a much longer break when he showed up well for a long way in a deeper race at Ascot last time out and, now dropped back down in class, he could be a different proposition.

The progressive ABINGWORTH is fancied to resume winning ways after his narrow defeat at Ludlow. Keep Running's latest effort at Sandown was too bad to be true so he can be expected to bounce back and emerge as the biggest threat to the selection.

A chance is taken on SAMTARA, who may stage a revival returned to the scene of his hurdles win. Abingworth is feared most.

15:40 Hereford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:55 Naas Handicap Hurdle 23f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	15 1st (15) (16/1 +27%) Noble Birth	16 16/1(+27%)	(15) Noble Birth 16/1, 14/1, ninth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (23.8f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Something to find on form. A couple of good runs at Ayr and Cheltenham in November; 2lb wrong and others preferred.
2	4 2nd (4) (3/1 +33%) Cleatus Poolaw	3 3/1(+33%)	(4) Cleatus Poolaw 3/1, Promising individual. Career best when winning 11-runner novice hurdle (11/2) at this course (18.5f, soft) 28 days ago, staying on well. Open to further improvement heading into handicaps. Looks a horse that will really relish this sort of trip and unlikely to be far away.
3	8 3rd (8) (5/1 +38%) Desertmore House	5 5/1(+38%)	(8) Desertmore House 5/1, 3 wins from 7 runs this season. 25/1, 18½ lengths last of 4 to Embassy Gardens in Gr 3 chase at this course (24.8f, soft) 28 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Looks competitive on form. Twice a winner over hurdles and tries his hand here off his 19lb lower mark; interesting.
4	12 4th (12) (12/1 +0%) Emancipator	12 12/1(+0%)	(12) Emancipator 12/1, 17/2, creditable fifth of 13 in handicap chase at Thurles (21.6f, heavy) 35 days ago, inadequate test. Switches from chase to hurdles. Back over hurdles here and gets bang in off bottom-weight; should be competitive.
5th	14 5th (14) (15/2 +38%) Waittillitellyou	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(14) Waittillitellyou 15/2, Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle (6/1) at Fairyhouse (24f, soft) 43 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Should come on for his run at Fairyhouse last month;could go close despite being 2lb wrong.
6th	1 6th (1) (15/2 +25%) Maxxum	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(1) Maxxum 15/2, 28/1, career best when winning 22-runner handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (24.3f, soft) 22 days ago, kept up to work. Should continue to give a good account. Came right back to his best under this rider in a Listed handicap at Leopardstown; up 6lb.
7th	5 7th (5) (33/1 -18%) Capilano Bridge	33 33/1(-18%)	(5) Capilano Bridge 33/1, Course winner. Seventh of 11 in handicap hurdle at Navan (20f, heavy, 66/1) 36 days ago. Ran okay in a Listed handicap hurdle at Navan after a year off;probably best watched still.
8th	13 8th (13) (7/1 +65%) Ms Agartha Yeats	7 7/1(+65%)	(13) Ms Agartha Yeats 7/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. 5/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Limerick (20f, heavy) 61 days ago, dropping away approaching 3 out. Progressive if latest run can be ignored and looks a player from 1lb out of the handicap.
9th	3 9th (3) (28/1 -229%) Stuzzikini	28 28/1(-229%)	(3) Stuzzikini 28/1, Latest win in hurdle at Clonmel in November. 13/2, eighth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (24.4f, soft) 91 days ago. Clonmel winner well beaten off his new mark at Punchestown later that month; best watched.
9	9 \|U\| (9) (18/1 -29%) Cato's Revenge	18 18/1(-29%)	(9) Cato's Revenge 18/1, Winner in hurdle at Limerick in December. 13/2, respectable third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, heavy) 50 days ago. Limerick winner ran well under his 12lb penalty at Cork; handicapper may have his measure.
10th	6 10th (6) (40/1 -21%) The Tide Turns	40 40/1(-21%)	(6) The Tide Turns 40/1, 28/1, fell in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft). Off 12 months. Significantly up in trip. Lost his way towards the end of 2022 and not seen for over a year; best watched.
11th	11 11th (11) (7/1 +42%) Ladybank	7 7/1(+42%)	(11) Ladybank 7/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. 11/1 and hooded for 1st time, twelfth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Galway (16f, heavy) 119 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Has work to do. Tongue-tie tried here and respected at her best but has a question to answer.
12th	16 12th (16) (33/1 -136%) Meyo	33 33/1(-136%)	(16) Meyo 33/1, Thrice-raced winner over hurdles. Won 12-runner novice hurdle at Listowel (24f, good to soft, 12/1) 161 days ago, finding plenty. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to further improvement. Decisive winner of a 3m maiden hurdle at Listowel in September when last seen; 6lb wrong.
13th	10 13th (10) (20/1 -100%) Lady Rita	20 20/1(-100%)	(10) Lady Rita 20/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle at Killarney (22.8f, good, 5/1), kept up to work. Off 7 months. Merits consideration. Will be more at home on summer ground but interesting one to watch after seven months off.

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Several hold entries for the Cheltenham Festival, but CLEATUS POOLAW may be the one to take winning form across to Prestbury Park, assuming that's the plan if all goes well here. The lightly-raced six-year-old, the ready winner of a competitive maiden over the extended 2m2f circuit here last month, holds great potential and is the pick of Gordon Elliott's five entrants, with the step up in trip likely to suit. Maxxum can give his stablemate a good run for the money on the back of his surprise Listed triumph at the Dublin Racing Festival, while Lady Rita also warrants respect on her return.

The progressive CLEATUS POOLAW (current favourite with some firms for the Final at Cheltenham) looked stronger the further he went when off the mark here 4 weeks ago so he's taken to follow up on handicap debut stepping up in trip. His stablemate Maxxum looked better than ever when winning a listed handicap at Leopardstown 3 weeks ago so must be respected with Good Time Jonny (winner of the Final at Cheltenham last season) and the unexposed Meyo completing the shortlist.

Despite being 2lb wrong, preference is for WAITTILLITELLYOU after a very creditable run at Fairyhouse after nine months off

15:55 Naas Handicap Hurdle 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:10 Hereford Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (5/6 +63%) One Eye On Vegas	0.833333 5/6(+63%)	(6) One Eye On Vegas 5/6, Third sole start in bumpers and left previous hurdles exploits in his wake when making second start in handicaps a winning one at Leicester (20.5f) 25 days ago, ridden 2 out and kept up to work. Player with a repeat. Drew well clear of the others with a dual subsequent winner when scoring at Leicester.
2	1 2nd (1) (13/2 -189%) Sammy's Guarantee	6.5 13/2(-189%)	(1) Sammy's Guarantee 13/2, Much improved (after wind operation) when taking 14-runner novice hurdle at Doncaster (16.6f, soft) 46 days ago, pushed out. Worth another crack at this longer trip and must enter calculations on handicap debut. Much improved form when comfortable winner of Doncaster novice last month; handicap debut.
3	2 3rd (2) (8/1 -140%) In D'or	8 8/1(-140%)	(2) In D'or 8/1, €140,000 purchase from France who ran below best when third on yard debut at Fontwell 12 months ago. Well supported but shaped similarly as on stable debut 11 months prior when fifth in novice at Plumpton (20.5f, good to soft) in December and now heads down the handicap route. Placed twice in France in 2022 and both British runs last year were encouraging.
4	4 4th (4) (17/2 +66%) Hallwood	8.5 17/2(+66%)	(4) Hallwood 17/2, Different proposition on the back of a wind op when making second hurdles start a winning one in maiden company at Carlisle a year ago. Overfaced final start but offered little when pulled up on return/handicap debut at Lingfield (19.5f) in December. Made all in Carlisle maiden a year ago but struggled on seasonal/handicap debut.
5th	3 5th (3) (14/1 -100%) Believe Jack	14 14/1(-100%)	(3) Believe Jack 14/1, Back to winning ways in first-time cheekpieces when leading late on in Market Rasen selling handicap (16.5f) on Boxing Day. Didn't go with same zest in claiming company at Leicester (15.5f) last month and bounce back required now stepping up in trip. Battled well to win selling handicap on Boxing Day but overall profile is not convincing.
6th	7 6th (7) (11/1 +8%) Owl Of Athens	11 11/1(+8%)	(7) Owl Of Athens 11/1, Court Cave gelding who offered definite signs of promise when fifth of qualifying run in novice company at Chepstow (2m, heavy) 32 days ago. Return to further a definite plus now handicapping and he's on a potentially lenient mark. Interesting. Not beaten far when shaping well in 2m Chepstow novice last month; handicap debut today.
7th	5 7th (5) (17/2 +15%) Glengolly	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(5) Glengolly 17/2, Showed some promise on first of 2 starts in bumpers and offered more than previously over hurdles (on qualifying run) granted the run of the race when fourth of 7 in Sandown novice (2m) 3 weeks ago. Suspicion he's got more to offer now handicapping and market may guide. Improved with experience in his qualifying runs; could have a say on this handicap debut.

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A breathing operation was probably instrumental in SAMMY'S GUARANTEE posting a much improved effort when she comfortably landed a novice hurdle at Doncaster, and Tom Lacey's mare offers strong hope stepping back up in trip for her handicap debut. One Eye On Vegas wore first-time cheekpieces (retained) when winning at Leicester so commands respect, despite running off 8lb higher. French import In D'or is the pick of the rest, but carries risk after a disappointing run when favourite for a maiden at Plumpton.

OWL OF ATHENS showed definite signs of ability on 2 of his 3 starts in novice company and with this step back up in trip rating a plus now handicapping, Evan Williams' 5-y-o makes a good deal of appeal. Sammy's Guarantee and One Eye On Vegas head up the dangers, along with In d'Or.

After keeping on relentlessly to win at Doncaster last month, SAMMY'S GUARANTEE can probably improve again on this handicap debut.

16:10 Hereford Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:25 Naas NH Flat Race 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	4 1st (4) (13/2 -117%) William Munny	6.5 13/2(-117%)	(4) William Munny 13/2, Won 6-runner bumper (6/1) at Navan (16f, heavy) on NH debut 36 days ago, staying on well. This Westerner gelding has more to offer and must enter calculations. Navan winner likely to have a lot more to offer; could improve enough to go close here.
2	2 2nd (2) (11/4 +45%) Fleur In The Park	2.75 11/4(+45%)	(2) Fleur In The Park 11/4, Made a winning start at Roscommon then excellent second in bumpers at Punchestown and Navan, beaten 4 lengths by The Enabler in listed event on latter occasion. Player. Probably vulnerable to a less exposed sort but sets a decent standard and should go well.
3	5 3rd (5) (Evens -10%) Wingmen	0 Evens(-10%)	(5) Wingmen Evens, Fetched £250,000 after landing Irish point and landed the odds in 6-runner bumper at this course (16f, soft) on NH debut 73 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Another bold show likely for yard which has farmed this event in recent years. Easy winner here in December; entered in the Champion Bumper and looks the one to beat.
4	3 4th (3) (28/1 -100%) Scamall Bawn	28 28/1(-100%)	(3) Scamall Bawn 28/1, Winner in bumper at Cork in October. 28½ lengths last of 6 to The Enabler in listed bumper at Navan (16f, heavy, 15/2) 70 days ago so needs to bounce back. Ran no race in a Listed contest at Navan in December; something to prove now.
5th	1 5th (1) (9/2 +40%) Big Dispute	4.5 9/2(+40%)	(1) Big Dispute 9/2, 14/1, won 15-runner bumper at Killarney (17f, good to soft) on NH debut on sole run for Paul O'Flynn. Off 9 months but can't be discounted for his new stable. Managed to win despite being very keen in a Killarney bumper in May; has an engine.

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WINGMEN, who changed hands for 250,000 pounds after a point-to-point win in January of last year, impressed with a smooth display on his Rules debut in a similar race here in December. Heavily eased that day, it's difficult to say how much more he has to offer, but the son of Kayf Tara could certainly have the potential to use this as a stepping stone to bigger things. Fleur In The Park is a good yardstick and can provide a stiff test for the selection. William Munny is the pick of the rest.

Gordon Elliott has take- the past four runnings of this and looks to have another very likely sort in the shape of WINGMEN who made it 2-2 for the yard when bagging a bumper here before Christmas. This exciting Kayf Tara gelding can fend off Fleur In The Park who brings some very solid bumper form to the table and Navan-scorer William Munny.

the one to beat is WINGMEN who impressed in a bumper that has worked out well here in December and can bolster his Cheltenham claims

16:25 Naas NH Flat Race 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:40 Hereford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 22f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (7/1 +50%) Bertie B	7 7/1(+50%)	(3) Bertie B 7/1, Bumper winner who ran his best race over hurdles in first-time cheekpieces when third of 10 in handicap at Fontwell (21.8f, heavy) 75 days ago. Can give another good account. Placed on heavy ground in first-time cheekpieces in December but now 0-7 over hurdles.
2	2 2nd (2) (14/1 +13%) Myfanwy's Magic	14 14/1(+13%)	(2) Myfanwy's Magic 14/1, Runner-up in Warwick novice (2m, heavy) in November but not in quite same form at Ludlow and Southwell since. Needs to take a step forward. Just a respectable fourth when upped from 2m to 3m for recent handicap debut; more needed.
3	7 3rd (7) (14/1 -180%) Awesome Foursome	14 14/1(-180%)	(7) Awesome Foursome 14/1, Belatedly off the mark over timber at Perth (2½m) in September and back on song when second in 2m4f handicap at Chepstow last time. One for the shortlist. Has become unreliable but went close on heavy ground last month and can't be ruled out.
4	4 4th (4) (15/2 +17%) Jack Sprat	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(4) Jack Sprat 15/2, Won at Huntingdon in November and has ran at least as well when making the frame on his last 2 outings, albeit going in snatches when fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle at that same course (20.7f, soft) 31 days ago. Place claims. Has remained in good form since Huntingdon win in November and is proven on heavy ground.
5th	6 5th (6) (9/1 -80%) Iron D'ex	9 9/1(-80%)	(6) Iron D'ex 9/1, Fair maiden hurdler who was fitted with cheekpieces for 1st time when a good second of 7 in handicap here (19.7f, soft) 11 days ago. Has to be taken seriously with headgear again sported. Ran well from the front when second in first-time cheepieces here (2m3f) last week.
6th	8 6th (8) (9/2 +10%) Mac's Legacy	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(8) Mac's Legacy 9/2, Left previous form behind when a good second on his handicap debut at Hereford (25.5f, good to soft) in January. Cheekpieces go back on and merits consideration. Clear second to very progressive rival here on last month's handicap debut (3m1f, good).
7th	9 7th (9) (6/1 +25%) Mister Barclay	6 6/1(+25%)	(9) Mister Barclay 6/1, Consistent sort who arrives on the back of a very good third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (19.7f, heavy) 31 days ago. Winner has gone in since so he's a player with this longer trip a likely plus too. Placed in two 2m3f Wetherby handicaps this winter and has a fighting chance.
8th	5 8th (5) (5/1 +29%) Just In A Bit	5 5/1(+29%)	(5) Just In A Bit 5/1, Placed both starts between the flags and has shown ability in novice hurdles (both at around 2½m) at Southwell and Leicester. May well do better now pitched into a handicap so needs considering. Third in heavy-ground Leicester novice last month; can improve again in handicaps.
9th	12 9th (12) (9/2 +18%) Captain Wallace	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(12) Captain Wallace 9/2, Went close on the second of his 2 starts in Irish maiden points but he has been well held all three goes in this sphere this winter. Needs the fitting of a hood/switch to handicaps to spark a big improvement. Has not shown much under rules but had claims if judged on Irish point form; h'cap debut.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (25/1 +0%) Kooky	25 25/1(+0%)	(11) Kooky 25/1, Reached the frame in first 2 hurdles but has failed to kick on since sent into handicaps. Has work to do despite an easing mark. Soundly beaten in first two handicaps and needs to turn things around.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (50/1 -213%) Mako Of The Glade	50 50/1(-213%)	(1) Mako Of The Glade 50/1, Fair form when reaching the frame in 2 juvenile hurdles in France in autumn 2021 but off 28 months before coming in last of 6 in novice hurdle (9/1) at Plumpton (15.9f, good to soft) on UK NH debut 27 days ago. Lots more needed now handicapping. Twice made the frame in France in 2021; tailed off on last month's British debut.

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The combination of positive tactics and first-time cheekpieces saw a much-improved effort from IRON D'EX when he filled the runner-up berth over an extended 2m3f here. Sheila Lewis' gelding should relish the extra couple of furlongs and makes plenty of appeal off the same mark. Jack Sprat is another who should enjoy this stiffer test of stamina and may emerge as the chief threat, although it wouldn't be a surprise to see an improved bid from handicap debutant Captain Wallace.

A case can be made for lots of these but the vote goes to MISTER BARCLAY who arrives on the back of a very good Wetherby third (form been franked) and promises to be suited by this longer trip too. Course second Iron d'Ex is weighted to have a big say and rated next best, although the likes of Jack Sprat, Ballynaheer and Mac's Legacy all need factoring in too.

Top of the list is JUST IN A BIT, who ran well for a long way when third in a heavy-ground Leicester novice last month.

16:40 Hereford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:10 Hereford NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (8/11 +68%) We're Red And Blue	0.727273 8/11(+68%)	(5) We're Red And Blue 8/11, €87,000 Blue Bresil gelding. Dam, fair 2m hurdle winner, sister to useful chase winner (stayed 2½m) Sammy Bill. In-form trainer gets plenty of bumper winners. A much respected newcomer. First foal from a fair 2m hurdle winner; stable has a good bumper record.
2	3 2nd (3) (10/1 -43%) Ocean Walz	10 10/1(-43%)	(3) Ocean Walz 10/1, Walzertakt gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser Sizing Pottsie and fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser in France Line Brazil. Makes some paper appeal for a yard which gets the odd bumper winner. Half-brother to very smart chaser Sizing Pottsie; a possible.
3	4 3rd (4) (13/2 -117%) Twin Earth	6.5 13/2(-117%)	(4) Twin Earth 13/2, 12,000 gns Teofilo gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners on Flat, including useful 8.3f-1½m winner Khione. Good Flat stable only 4-30 in bumpers in the last 5 seasons but a market move would make him of interest. Half-brother to a Listed Flat winner; stable (chiefly Flat-based) needs respect.
4	6 4th (6) (33/1 -65%) Laddie Cooper Mia	33 33/1(-65%)	(6) Laddie Cooper Mia 33/1, Diamond Boy filly. Dam (h95), bumper winner, sister to smart hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 2½m) Raya Star and useful hurdler/chaser (stays 2¾m) Jay Jay Reilly. Bred to have a future but her yard is only 1-44 in bumpers in the last 5 seasons. Out of a sister to smart jumper Raya Star; stable has a modest bumper strike-rate.
5th	1 5th (1) (7/2 -100%) Celtic Sea	3.5 7/2(-100%)	(1) Celtic Sea 7/2, Seemingly unfancied at 33/1 but made a promising start to his career when second of 12 in Ludlow bumper in December. Sets a fair standard for the rest to aim at. Came from the rear to go close at Ludlow in December; probably sets a fair form standard.
6th	2 6th (2) (16/1 +0%) Kally Des Bruyeres	16 16/1(+0%)	(2) Kally Des Bruyeres 16/1, £26,000Cokoriko gelding. Dam French hurdler/chaser (17f-2½m winner). His stable is 0-26 in bumpers in the last 5 seasons. Best watched unless the betting strongly hints otherwise. Out of multiple AQPS Flat/hurdle/chase winner; stable not known for bumper winners.

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CELTIC SEA overcame long odds on his debut to run an excellent race when only going down by half a length at Ludlow. With improvement expected, the Evan Williams-trained five-year-old can prove that performance was no fluke. The Flat-bred Twin Earth, who cost 160,000gns as a yearling back in 2021, is possibly the biggest threat for shrewd connections. We're Red And Blue, an 87,000-euro son of Blue Bresil, is another to consider first time out.

CELTIC SEA is the percentage call on the back of his promising debut second at Ludlow in December, although a strong market move for newcomers We're Red And Blue and/or Twin Earth would put a slightly different slant on things.

We're Red And Blue is an interesting newcomer but CELTIC SEA is taken to build upon his promising Ludlow debut.

17:10 Hereford NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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