1 Friday 28th February 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Friday 28th February 2025

There were 35 Races on Friday 28th February 2025 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Lingfield, 6 races at Newbury, 6 races at Ffos Las, 8 races at Dundalk, 8 races at Southwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 28th February 2025

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

13:55 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (7/4 +50%) Bearaway	1.75 7/4(+50%)	(1) Bearaway 7/4, Made a winning start for current yard at this C&D in December and also successful in 9-runner handicap (7/2) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) a month ago, scoring in straightforward fashion. Can make his presence felt. Form figures of 121 for new yard and the first two runs were over C&D; big player again.
2	9 2nd (9) (7/1 +18%) Crafter	7 7/1(+18%)	(9) Crafter 7/1, C&D winner in November and has shaped better than the result last 2 starts, forced wide 2f out when 3¼ lengths fourth of 10 to Book of Life in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f. 11/4) 20 days ago. Could be in the mix. Won over C&D in November but he's not posed a serious threat since; needs to find more.
3	3 3rd (3) (10/1 +29%) Naasma	10 10/1(+29%)	(3) Naasma 10/1, C&D winner who also scored twice in 2024, including at Kempton in October. Unsuited by conditions when last of 7 in handicap at Newbury (16f, heavy, 33/1) later same month, so she could fare better on return (won on last year's reappearance). Has won when fresh in the past but this is competitive and her last win was at 2m.
4	7 4th (7) (4/1 -20%) Book Of Life	4 4/1(-20%)	(7) Book Of Life 4/1, Suited by the step up in trip when getting back to winning ways in 10-runner handicap (6/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 20 days ago, form boosted by the runner-up scoring next time. Remains well treated on old form so he's a major player. Bounced back with smooth win at Wolverhampton (9.4f) and he's respected at this new trip.
5th	6 5th (6) (12/1 +0%) Graffiti	12 12/1(+0%)	(6) Graffiti 12/1, Fair winner on the Flat, making the frame on all-weather on first 4 starts last year. Not discredited over hurdles last 2 outings, third of 6 in handicap at Huntingdon (20.7f, good, 11/2) when last seen in November. Tongue strap on 1st time. On workable mark back on the Flat and needs checking in market on his return.
6th	2 6th (2) (5/1 +9%) Obsidian Knight	5 5/1(+9%)	(2) Obsidian Knight 5/1, Gained a third C&D success when winning in November, despite having not been ideally placed, and quickly left behind a lesser effort when second of 8 in handicap here (9/1) 3 weeks ago. One to note given his record at this venue. Four-time course winner who bounced back with a clear second over C&D latest; in the mix.
7th	4 7th (4) (12/1 -118%) Solanna	12 12/1(-118%)	(4) Solanna 12/1, Has been going through a good spell, making it 2 wins from his last 3 starts with a ready success in 7-runner handicap (3/1) at Chelmsford City (10f) 15 days ago. Can give another good account in his current form. Has form figures of 3121 since November and both wins were gained on Polytrack; respected.
8th	8 8th (8) (28/1 -133%) Meet Me In Meraki	28 28/1(-133%)	(8) Meet Me In Meraki 28/1, Switched to front-running tactics, better than ever when successful at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in January. Similar form when 3¼ lengths third of 10 to Book of Life in handicap (15/2) at same C&D 20 days ago and he can give his running once more. Won at Wolverhampton last month but was a well-held third behind Book Of Life there latest.
9th	5 9th (5) (28/1 -133%) Kingmont	28 28/1(-133%)	(5) Kingmont 28/1, Winner at Kempton on second start but hasn't managed to kick on in handicaps since, failing to come on for her recent run when fifth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 11/4) 52 days ago. Hood now reached for. Has found things tough in handicaps and needs a hood to make a difference.

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

BEARAWAY, who won over C&D three starts ago before brushing aside a 7lb higher mark at Wolverhampton last month, is an attractive proposition with the capable Sean D Bowen taking over in the saddle. An additional 2lb for that Dunstall Park success looks fair and a bold showing is likely back on this happy hunting ground. Solanna boasts a similar profile and is another must for the shortlist, while Obsidian Knight and Book Of Life merit market inspections.

Upped in trip, BOOK OF LIFE bounced back to form when winning with a bit in hand at Wolverhampton on his latest outing, so with more still to offer at this distance he is taken to follow up. The main danger could be Bearaway, who has won 2 of 3 starts since joining his current yard, with Solanna also arriving in good form and completing the shortlist.

It might be worth sticking with the resurgent BEARAWAY (nap) who made it 2-3 for his new yard when scoring at Wolverhampton last month.

13:55 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:13 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (9/4 -29%) King Of The Lake	2.25 9/4(-29%)	(3) King Of The Lake 9/4, Capitalised on falling handicap mark after 8 weeks off when bolting up at Wincanton (21.3f, soft) 13 days ago, always travelling strongly and seemingly much improved for having undergone a second wind surgery. 11 lb makes life tougher but still a major player if arriving here in the same form. Wind op before winning by 26l under Chad Bament at Wincanton (2m5f, good to soft); up 11lb.
2	4 2nd (4) (12/1 +14%) Pachacuti	12 12/1(+14%)	(4) Pachacuti 12/1, Steadily got the hang of things over fences last season but has lost his way this year, pulling up on both starts (latest following a second wind operation). Reverts to hurdling with something to prove. Pulled up last two starts; equipment removed for this first hurdle race for two years.
3	1 3rd (1) (9/2 -100%) Star Of Affinity	4.5 9/2(-100%)	(1) Star Of Affinity 9/2, Progressive over hurdles this season, winning three times, including career-best performance at Kempton earlier this month, travelled well and forged clear to score decisively. Up 9 lb for that but he's improving and has to be respected in his bid for a hat-trick. 3-5 since wind surgery, scoring with authority on last two starts; up another 9lb.
4	6 4th (6) (11/5 +45%) Bobby Socks	2.2 11/5(+45%)	(6) Bobby Socks 11/5, Successful in a brace of 2½m handicaps in 2023 and showed he retains plenty of ability following a 17-month absence, placing in two handicaps, latest when chasing home an unexposed/well-backed horse at Southwell following a second wind surgery (tongue tie added today). One for the shortlist. Good 2nd at Southwell latest after his second wind op; unraced on worse than good to soft.
5th	7 5th (7) (18/1 +28%) Kalhandrion	18 18/1(+28%)	(7) Kalhandrion 18/1, Has shown glimpses of ability in novice/maiden hurdles, latest wearing first-time tongue tie when creditable sixth of 14 in novice hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) 19 days ago. Shapes as though he will be better suited to handicaps and there could be more to come on handicap hurdle debut. Showed promise three starts back; it's too early to forget that and this is handicap debut.
6th	5 6th (5) (12/1 +40%) Colonial Empire	12 12/1(+40%)	(5) Colonial Empire 12/1, A three-time 2m winner in 2022/23. Reappearance after 14-months off suggests he still retains ability and handicapper has given him a chance now, racing from only 1 lb higher than his latest winning mark. Off 409 days before never-nearer fifth of 14 at Huntingdon (2m4f, soft) five weeks ago.
7th	8 7th (8) (15/2 +63%) French Symphony	7.5 15/2(+63%)	(8) French Symphony 15/2, Lightly-raced maiden wasn't seen to best effect facing a shorter trip (on the back of a wind operation) on his final qualifying run, but fared little better when back up in distance for handicap debut last month, sixth of 10 at Sandown (19.8f, soft). First-time visor needs to spark improvement. 22l sixth of ten on handicap debut at Southwell (2m4f, soft; 16-1) latest; visor goes on.

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

The hat-trick seeking Star Of Affinity has proved most progressive since returning with a victory at Exeter in October and another bold bid looks likely. However, a 9lb hike for his Kempton triumph earlier this month could prove to be his undoing, with KING OF THE LAKE edging the vote. A wind procedure worked the oracle for Jeremy Scott's gelding judged on his 26-length romp at Wincanton 13 days ago and an 11lb higher mark looks surmountable. Bobby Socks is also noted.

Following a second wind surgery, KING OF THE LAKE appeared better than ever when routing the opposition by 26 lengths at Wincanton and despite an 11 lb rise, he may be able to follow up that victory if in the same sort of form. Bobby Socks has performed creditably in both starts since a long absence and he remains of interest, while Star of Affinity is much respected given his upward trajectory.

Star Of Affinity is going from strength to strength and KING OF THE LAKE (nap) won by 26l on his latest start.

14:13 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:25 Lingfield Handicap (Class 2) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (17/2 -70%) Quandary	8.5 17/2(-70%)	(9) Quandary 17/2, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023 but creditable placed efforts in 7f handicaps on all 3 starts this year, on the latest second at Southwell in a first-time visor. Has to enter calculations. Three solid efforts this year but she's 0-13 in handicaps and others look stronger.
2	11 2nd (11) (12/1 +14%) Callianassa	12 12/1(+14%)	(11) Callianassa 12/1, Remains a maiden after 23 starts but recent efforts creditable, faring best of those from off the pace and fourth of 10 over 7f at Newcastle last time. Has been running well this winter but she's still a maiden after 23 starts; down the list.
3	1 3rd (1) (7/2 -27%) Aramis Grey	3.5 7/2(-27%)	(1) Aramis Grey 7/2, C&D winner for Rae Guest. Made a solid start for Jack Jones when fifth of 10 at Kempton (6f) 16 days ago. Runner-up in this race off a similar mark 12 months ago. Respected again. Didn't get much luck on stable debut at Kempton and she's respected back up in trip.
4	6 4th (6) (9/1 +64%) Viennoise	9 9/1(+64%)	(6) Viennoise 9/1, C&D maiden winner for Archie Watson last spring but well beaten in 2 handicaps over 1m on turf in the summer and changed hands for 5,000 gns in the autumn. With another good yard but betting perhaps the best guide to expectations. Left Archie Watson for 5,000gns and has something to prove on return for new yard.
5th	10 5th (10) (66/1 -164%) Liv My Life	66 66/1(-164%)	(10) Liv My Life 66/1, Returned to winning ways at Southwell (7f) in January but in nothing like the same form in her 2 outings since. Bounce back needed in first-time cheekpieces. Bounced back with an emphatic win at Southwell but she's been well held in both runs since.
6th	2 6th (2) (17/2 -31%) Romanova	8.5 17/2(-31%)	(2) Romanova 17/2, Wide-margin winner of a 7f Salisbury maiden in August 2023. Missed her 3-y-o campaign but the fact she went off as short as 9/2 for a Doncaster Group 2 when last seen suggests she was highly regarded at that time and it'll be very interesting to see what the betting makes of her. Back from long absence but she's unexposed and needs a close look on handicap debut.
7th	8 7th (8) (40/1 -100%) Alcazan	40 40/1(-100%)	(8) Alcazan 40/1, Successful 3 times over sprint trips on turf last year. Below par on testing ground in the autumn but her mark has eased a little as a result and she's effective on AW. 11-time winner but she lost her way in last two starts and needs a major revival on return.
8th	7 8th (7) (13/2 -30%) Brazilian Rose	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(7) Brazilian Rose 13/2, C&D winner. Clicked for this yard with a hat-trick of 6f wins at Newcastle in January. The winning run came to a halt when stepped up to 7f there last time but she shaped as if still in top form in a close third. Another 5 lb higher now but remains of interest. Went close in her bid for a Newcastle four-timer latest; up 5lb but she's respected.
9th	4 9th (4) (11/5 +51%) Rosa Applause	2.2 11/5(+51%)	(4) Rosa Applause 11/5, Dual 6f AW novice winner for the Crisfords, including here. Consistent in defeat in handicaps in the second half of 2024 and betting check needed now setting out for Harry Charlton. Stall 11 could be tricky, though. 4yo who had a solid record for the Crisfords; respected on return for new yard.
10th	5 10th (5) (16/1 -33%) Cinque Verde	16 16/1(-33%)	(5) Cinque Verde 16/1, Seven wins over spring trips last year (including AW/turf here) and went in again at Wolverhampton (5f) in January. Respectable third at Kempton (6f) since. Can't discount but didn't quite see out the trip when fourth over C&D last Easter on previous attempt at 7f. Held in small field at Kempton latest and almost all of her runs have been at sprint trips.
11th	3 11th (3) (40/1 -60%) Take A Pull	40 40/1(-60%)	(3) Take A Pull 40/1, Fairly useful form last year but needs to shrug off a poor run at Newcastle (7f) 42 days ago. Still lightly raced but has mixed record and needs to bounce back after a Newcastle flop.

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

The presence of the highly-rated Aramis Grey and Romanova adds plenty of intrigue. The latter is especially noteworthy given she ran in the May Hill when last seen in September 2023 and must be of interest returning for a highly-respected yard. However, this could also be a good time to side with ROSA APPLAUSE, who won over 6f at this venue on the back of a similar break last year and is open to any amount of progression over 7f on her debut for Harry Charlton.

BRAZILIAN ROSE has been a big improver for Rebecca Menzies this year and might be able to strike again back at the scene of last summer's debut success. Aramis Grey is only 1 lb higher than when second in this race last year and can give it a good shot again. The consistent Quandary is another likely to be in the premises, while it'll be fascinating to see what the betting makes of returning Ollie Sangster runner Romanova.

Top of the list is last year's runner-up ARAMIS GREY, who didn't get much luck at Kempton on her recent stable debut.

14:25 Lingfield Handicap (Class 2) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:35 Ffos Las Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (15/8 +100%) Dexterity	1.875 15/8(+100%)	(1) Dexterity 15/8, Runner-up sole outing in Irish points in March 2022 and shaped encouragingly on belated hurdling debut when second in maiden at Perth (20.2f, soft) last April. Pulled up at Uttoxeter next time, but he's one to note on return from another 9 months off. Useful runner-up on hurdle debut in a stronger race at Perth; pulled up in May; off since.
2	7 2nd (7) (4/6 +44%) Followango	0.666667 4/6(+44%)	(7) Followango 4/6, Bumper winner who is yet to score over hurdles but has finished runner-up at this course on 2 of her last 3 starts, unable to reel in the all-the-way winner in mares' novice (15.8f, heavy) 22 days ago. Leading contender back up in trip. Rare off-day two starts ago but versatile trip-wise and acts well in the mud.
3	2 3rd (2) (9/1 +59%) Fat Faced Columbo	9 9/1(+59%)	(2) Fat Faced Columbo 9/1, Runner-up on completed start in Irish points and bit of promise when fourth of 10 in maiden at this course (21.9f, heavy) on hurdling 22 days ago, though ultimately finished well beaten. Major step forward required. Promising 2nd in Irish point; remote 4th on hurdle debut; no surprise to see better today.
4	3 4th (3) (250/1 -150%) Ferando	250 250/1(-150%)	(3) Ferando 250/1, Looked to need the run when pulled up in Newbury maiden hurdle on debut, but having left Nicky Henderson he fared no better when tailed off a long way out at this course (21.9f, heavy) 22 days ago. Tongue strap now reached for. Pulled up both hurdle runs, the latest on debut for this yard; now tongue tied.
5th	4 5th (4) (22/1 +12%) Girls Best Friend	22 22/1(+12%)	(4) Girls Best Friend 22/1, Would have been placed but for unseating between the last 2 in an Irish point, but was never dangerous when fifth of 12 in maiden hurdle at Lingfield (19.5f, good to soft) in December. Pulled up at Chepstow 19 days ago and he looks one for the longer term. Ability in Irish point; well held and pulled up in 2 hurdles since absence; this is weak.
6th	5 6th (5) (16/1 -14%) Jack's Jury	16 16/1(-14%)	(5) Jack's Jury 16/1, Last of 6 finishers in an Irish point but showed ability when fourth of 11 in maiden at Sedgefield (19.8f, soft) on hurdling debut at the start of the month. Well held at Fakenham 9 days later, though he's worth another chance to build on his previous promise. Shaped nicely on hurdle debut at Sedgefield (2m4f) but finished remote next time.
7th	6 7th (6) (300/1 -200%) Nil Vert	300 300/1(-200%)	(6) Nil Vert 300/1, Always behind when pulled up in maiden hurdle at this course (21.9f, heavy) on debut, but again offered little at Chepstow 6 days ago. Looks to be up against it. Triple-figure prices and nothing doing in 2 hurdle runs, here and at Chepstow, this month.

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

FOLLOWANGO is never usually too far away and although still a maiden over hurdles, she looks to have been found the perfect opening in receipt of her mares' allowance. Dexterity was pulled up at Uttoxeter last May having been sent off favourite and, although there are some reservations now, he looks the most likely threat. Jack's Jury completes the shortlist.

FOLLOWANGO produced another creditable effort when second at this course earlier in the month, just lacking the winner's speed dropped back in trip, so she could be ready to open her hurdles account this time around. Dexterity has been lightly raced but is feared most given the promise of his hurdling debut, with Jack's Jury the pick of the remainder.

Dexterity has potential but FOLLOWANGO is thoroughly proven under the conditions and is a solid option.

14:35 Ffos Las Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:48 Newbury Conditions Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (4/9 +33%) Give It To Me Oj	0.444444 4/9(+33%)	(5) Give It To Me Oj 4/9, Fairly useful maiden on the Flat and has run to a similar level when placed in both juvenile hurdles, latterly second in the Victor Ludorum at Haydock. Sets a clear standard and has the potential for even better. 2nd of five in useful event at Haydock (1m7f, good to soft) makes him the clear form pick.
2	8 2nd (8) (9/4 +36%) Ocean Conquest	2.25 9/4(+36%)	(8) Ocean Conquest 9/4, Flat winner in Ireland in 2023. Best effort in juvenile hurdles for new yard since returning from an absence when second of 7 at Warwick (21m, soft) last time. The obvious threat to the Give It To Me Oj. Close second at Warwick (2m, soft) last time despite making mistakes.
3	3 3rd (3) (12/1 +25%) Estate Planning	12 12/1(+25%)	(3) Estate Planning 12/1, Made steady progress in his first 3 hurdles but blotted his copybook by refusing to race at Warwick last time. Has to be treated with a degree of caution after that. Fourth at Warwick (2m, good to soft) in January but he then refused to race at same track.
4	4 4th (4) (25/1 -56%) Fram Castle	25 25/1(-56%)	(4) Fram Castle 25/1, Fair maiden on the Flat. Lost his way for Ollie Sangster towards the end of 2024 but the fact his new stable won this race last year provides hope now hurdling. Modest maiden (stays 1m3f) after his 11 races on Flat; has left Ollie Sangster.
5th	6 5th (6) (25/1 +0%) Gregorians Star	25 25/1(+0%)	(6) Gregorians Star 25/1, Knew what was required when making a winning start in a Ludlow bumper in November. Well beaten in a listed event at Cheltenham 8 weeks later and ran to a barely modest level switched to hurdles at Plumpton (2m, soft) since. Bumper win; racing freely and late mistakes cost him on Plumpton hurdles debut (2m, soft).
6th	1 6th (1) (66/1 -32%) Amancio	66 66/1(-32%)	(1) Amancio 66/1, Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 10.5f) for Jack Channon but pulled up on Wetherby hurdle debut over Christmas (for Gary Brown). Has had wind surgery ahead of this first outing for another new trainer. Fair on Flat; pulled up on hurdle debut at Wetherby (pulled hard) in December for G Brown.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (16/1 +20%) Bradshaw	16 16/1(+20%)	(2) Bradshaw 16/1, Well held in maiden in France sole start on Flat. Left David Menuisier for 8,000 gns later in October and Give It To Me Oj looks very much the yard first string here unless the betting strongly hints otherwise. 8,000gns buy; tailed off in 1m6f French maiden (favourite) in October for David Menuisier.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (150/1 -50%) Killarney Lake	150 150/1(-50%)	(7) Killarney Lake 150/1, 125/1, well held in a Flat novice at Windsor in May. Can only watch now hurdling 9 months on. 125-1 with cheekpieces when soundly beaten on Flat in Windsor novice (1m, soft) last May.

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

GIVE IT TO ME OJ built on his promising third-placed timber bow behind current Triumph Hurdle joint-favourite East India Dock at Wincanton when finishing runner-up behind unbeaten hurdler Gibbs Island at Haydock earlier this month. This looks a golden opportunity for the Time Test gelding to shed his maiden tag and he's likely to prove a warm order. The biggest threat may emerge from recent Warwick second Ocean Conquest, while market support for the selection's stablemate Bradshaw on his opening bid in this sphere would be interesting.

This looks a good opportunity for GIVE IT TO ME OJ to strike at the third time of asking over hurdles. Ocean Conquest is the one likely to follow him home.

They made several jumping errors last time out but this nevertheless appears to lie between GIVE IT TO ME OJ and Ocean Conquest.

14:48 Newbury Conditions Hurdle (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Lingfield Handicap (Class 2) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (7/2 +46%) So Darn Hot	3.5 7/2(+46%)	(4) So Darn Hot 7/2, 9/1, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Newcastle (6f) 42 days ago by 1¾ lengths from the reopposing Yes I'm Mali, kept up to work. A 5 lb rise looks fair. Considered. Good effort to win at Newcastle last month; not fully exposed; big player despite 5lb rise.
2	8 2nd (8) (9/1 -100%) Carbine Harvester	9 9/1(-100%)	(8) Carbine Harvester 9/1, Big improver in AW handicaps for top yard, completing a hat-trick of 6f successes under Harry Burns when shading a tight finish last month. A 4 lb rise shouldn't prevent him making a bold bid for 4 in a row. 3-3 in handicaps, including C&D last time; up in class and needs another step forward.
3	6 3rd (6) (17/2 +23%) Marchogion	8.5 17/2(+23%)	(6) Marchogion 17/2, Fairly useful form. 4/5, didn't need to improve to win 7-runner novice at Southwell (6f) 28 days ago, making all unchallenged. Will find it tougher to dominate this field. Easy win in a weak Southwell novice four weeks ago; much more on his plate here.
4	3 4th (3) (14/1 +0%) Majestic Wave	14 14/1(+0%)	(3) Majestic Wave 14/1, Career best when winning 19-runner maiden at Navan (6f, good to soft) last October. Sold out of John O'Donoghue's yard for 55,000 gns later that month. The betting should guide on this AW and handicap debut for new connections. Beat 18 rivals at Navan (6f) prior to 55,000gns sale last October; looks on a tough mark.
5th	12 5th (12) (8/1 -78%) Coul Angel	8 8/1(-78%)	(12) Coul Angel 8/1, Learning by the run, striking at the third time of asking in 6f Kempton novice last month. Probably more to come but does make his handicap debut in a hot race. Last month's Kempton win has been handsomely franked; brings untapped potential.
6th	1 6th (1) (11/4 +54%) Good Banter	2.75 11/4(+54%)	(1) Good Banter 11/4, Looked a useful prospect when winning pair of 6f Wolverhampton novices last autumn. More to come from him this year but the draw hasn't been kind to him on handicap debut. Impressed at Wolverhampton the last twice (latest form strong); more to come; tough draw.
7th	9 7th (9) (20/1 +9%) The Flying Seagull	20 20/1(+9%)	(9) The Flying Seagull 20/1, Made all in 6f Chester maiden last June. Well beaten there the following month and off since ahead of this AW and handicap debut. Others are more obvious. Absent for 231 days (been gelded); needs to leave his 2yo form behind to take this.
8th	5 8th (5) (12/1 -41%) Red Evolution	12 12/1(-41%)	(5) Red Evolution 12/1, Fairly useful form, getting off the mark in 12-runner maiden (5/4) at Dundalk (5f) on reappearance 30 days ago, driven clear. This respected Irish raider has the services of Tom Marquand for this handicap debut. Easy win in a 5f AW maiden at Dundalk last month; more required on handicap debut.
9th	7 9th (7) (14/1 +13%) Yes I'm Mali	14 14/1(+13%)	(7) Yes I'm Mali 14/1, Three wins from 10 runs last year, the latest at Newcastle (5f) in November. 10/1, respectable fourth of 5 in handicap at Southwell (6f) 21 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Series of good runs on AW but looks vulnerable to less-exposed opponents.
10th	2 10th (2) (66/1 -164%) Binadham	66 66/1(-164%)	(2) Binadham 66/1, Fairly useful performer at 2, when often highly tried. More exposed than a lot of these and others preferred on handicap debut/reappearance. Highly tried after winning debut at 2; gelded since last run; others open to more progress.
11th	10 11th (10) (40/1 -100%) Cressida Wildes	40 40/1(-100%)	(10) Cressida Wildes 40/1, Finally came good in 3-runner Chelmsford novice (5f) last month. This looks a lot tougher, particularly from a wide stall. Off the mark in a three-runner 5f novice at Chelmsford last month; this demands more.
12th	11 12th (11) (7/1 +0%) Motawahij	7 7/1(+0%)	(11) Motawahij 7/1, Made the most of a good opportunity in a 5f Newcastle maiden last month. Only fifth in a 6f handicap there prior to that but he's only had 5 starts so no surprise were top stable to get more out of him. Easy win in a 5f maiden at Newcastle last month; dangerous mark on best form; been gelded.

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

GOOD BANTER has looked above average in three starts to date and has a decent chance of adding to a brace of 6f wins at Wolverhampton last year. Switching to Polytrack is a minor concern for the Clive Cox-trained colt, but he otherwise offers strong appeal on his handicap bow. Coul Angel and Motawahij get plenty of weight from the selection and are others to consider.

A very competitive 3-y-o handicap. Last month's Newcastle scorer SO DARN HOT is selected to make light of a 5 lb rise and bring to an end the winning run of Carbine Harvester. Good Banter is almost certainly capable of even better and should also play a prominent role if the outside stall isn't too big of an inconvenience.

With Good Banter having the widest stall to overcome this could rest between Coul Angel and MOTAWAHIJ.

15:00 Lingfield Handicap (Class 2) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:10 Ffos Las Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (6/5 +20%) River Voyage	1.2 6/5(+20%)	(2) River Voyage 6/5, Ran best race returned to hurdling after 3 months off when second of 12 in handicap at Chepstow (23.6f, heavy) 19 days ago. Excellent chance of going one better. Winning Irish pointer; slow start in Britain but stout 2nd back hurdling over 2m7f latest.
2	5 2nd (5) (3/1 +25%) Blackacre	3 3/1(+25%)	(5) Blackacre 3/1, Poor maiden over hurdles who failed to repeat his last effort (over fences) when fifth of 13 in handicap chase at this course (23.8f, heavy, 16/5) 22 days ago. Reverts to hurdling. No progress over fences this winter but stays well in the mud and has claims back hurdling.
3	4 3rd (4) (10/1 -33%) Nedzor	10 10/1(-33%)	(4) Nedzor 10/1, Modest maiden hurdler who proved to be a disappointment sent chasing when eighth in 10-runner handicap at Wetherby (19.4f, soft, 8/1) 27 days ago, broke blood vessel. Quickly reverts to hurdling over a longer trip. Runner-up on 1m7f handicap debut; bled from nose on chase debut latest; stamina to prove.
4	3 4th (3) (15/2 +6%) Edmond	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(3) Edmond 15/2, Fair winner bumper for Rod Millman who failed to improve switched to a handicap when only eighth of 10 in handicap at Bangor 3 weeks ago. Up in trip. Bumper winner on good; faded on handicap debut over 2m3f this month; stamina to prove.
5th	1 5th (1) (17/2 -113%) Tillaway	8.5 17/2(-113%)	(1) Tillaway 17/2, Has been handed a stiff-looking mark but displayed some promise in qualifying runs and this markedly longer trip could trigger improvement. Bumper promise in Ireland; goes handicapping after a heavy fall at Huntingdon last month.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (10/1 +38%) Of Corse I Can	10 10/1(+38%)	(6) Of Corse I Can 10/1, Second in novice hurdle at Ffos Las in June 2022 but has made little impact since, beaten a long way again in 21.5f Exeter handicap on New Year's Day. Hurdle promise at start of career but handicap career hasn't taken off as yet.

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River Voyage struck the woodwork at Chepstow recently and is certain to prove popular, but a chance can be taken on EDMOND. Venetia Williams' mare failed to make an impact on her handicap bow three weeks ago, but a greater emphasis on stamina might bring about considerable improvement and a 3lb drop in the handicap will do her no harm either. Blackacre is another to consider.

RIVER VOYAGE ran his best race returned to hurdling when second at Chepstow 19 days ago and a reproduction of that form could be enough to see him go one better. Tillaway could improve for the markedly longer trip on handicap debut, with Blackacre a possible player back over hurdles.

Blackacre has nothing to fear from the conditions but RIVER VOYAGE gets the vote after his good run over this trip at Chepstow.

15:10 Ffos Las Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:23 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (9/2 +10%) Kikijo	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(3) Kikijo 9/2, Won juvenile hurdle decisively on sole start in France but no significant impact in a pair of handicap hurdles in the mud for new connections in December. Remains unexposed now chasing but a watching brief is the percentage call. Three races, two in Britain; chase debut and he's 7lb lower than on handicap/British debut.
2	2 2nd (2) (6/4 +14%) Bashers Reflection	1.5 6/4(+14%)	(2) Bashers Reflection 6/4, Progressed into a fairly useful hurdler last season and has matched that level when placed in 19.5f handicap chases at Chepstow and Wetherby this winter. Pulled clear of the rest when second at the latter venue 4 weeks ago and looks well treated off the same mark. Solid prospects if his latest effort (2nd over an extended 2m3f on soft) is repeated.
3	4 3rd (4) (10/3 +0%) All Authorized	3.333333 10/3(+0%)	(4) All Authorized 10/3, Bumper/hurdle winner but never involved on Sandown chase debut/reappearance, albeit he faced a stiffish task from out of the handicap. May do better this time. No show on chase debut five weeks ago but he could prove much more potent this time.
4	1 4th (1) (11/4 -10%) The Good Doctor	2.75 11/4(-10%)	(1) The Good Doctor 11/4, Bettered his fairly useful winning hurdle form when second in 2m handicaps at Warwick and this venue on his first 2 starts over fences. Something can't have been right when pulled up at Hereford last time and he's capable of bouncing back. Second in two 2m handicaps before his flop when favourite at Hereford (upped to 2m5f).

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A wind procedure in January enabled a return to form from BASHERS REFLECTION when finishing a good second in a class 3 event at Wetherby at the start of this month. Ben Case's charge makes plenty of appeal dropping into class 4 company, more so racing off an unchanged mark. Although he pulled up at Hereford last month, The Good Doctor may have found his previous exertions catching up with him and the six-year-old isn't taken lightly. All Authorized may chase the aforementioned pair home.

BASHERS REFLECTION's latest Wetherby second looks a solid piece of form and he's taken to make it fifth time lucky over fences, although The Good Doctor will be a threat if able to bounce straight back from a poor run at Hereford.

The most solid option appears to be BASHERS REFLECTION, who finished 10l clear of the third when runner-up off this mark last time.

15:23 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:35 Lingfield Handicap (Class 2) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (2/1 +43%) Ferrous	2 2/1(+43%)	(3) Ferrous 2/1, 14/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Ascot (6f, good to soft) on final start of 2024. Resumes from a break on the same mark and AW record stands at 2-4, so he needs major respect from stall 3. Good record on AW and can go well fresh; should make a bold bid.
2	6 2nd (6) (10/1 +38%) Silky Wilkie	10 10/1(+38%)	(6) Silky Wilkie 10/1, Twenty-six runs since last win in 2023. Trailed in thirteenth of 15 in handicap (14/1) at Meydan (6f, good) 21 days ago. Has dipped to a potentially very handy mark but has a bit to prove following a strong of poor efforts in Dubai. Effective over C&D but he's been struggling in Dubai this year; dangerous mark though.
3	1 3rd (1) (11/4 +63%) Shartash	2.75 11/4(+63%)	(1) Shartash 11/4, 66/1 and blinkered for 1st time, 17 lengths sixteenth of 20 to Kind of Blue in Champions Sprint Stakes at Ascot (6f, soft) when last seen in October. Looks vulnerable conceding plenty of weight all round on this belated handicap/AW debut. Headgear discarded. Came to hand early last year before struggling in hot sprints; contender at this level.
4	9 4th (9) (9/1 +36%) Intervention	9 9/1(+36%)	(9) Intervention 9/1, C&D winner. Twenty-five runs since last win in 2023. Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 28/1) 7 days ago, doing too much too soon. 2 lb 'wrong' at the weights and others look stronger. On losing run but well weighted & sharper for last week's return; this looks tough though.
5th	4 5th (4) (22/1 -144%) Mums Tipple	22 22/1(-144%)	(4) Mums Tipple 22/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. Creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 18/1) on latest start in November. On a handy mark (9 lb lower than for his latest success) but one or two of these are more appealing all the same. Had a miserable run through in this race 12 months ago; now 11lb lower but not solid.
6th	8 6th (8) (40/1 -300%) The Thames Boatman	40 40/1(-300%)	(8) The Thames Boatman 40/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 11 runs last year, the latest here in September. Fifth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (AW, 7/2) 41 days ago, left poorly placed. Looks vulnerable from a win point of view. C&D winner; not seen to best effect here latest; needs a career best but it's possible.
7th	7 7th (7) (11/1 -230%) Rohaan	11 11/1(-230%)	(7) Rohaan 11/1, C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. 3/1, creditable second of 9 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 7 days ago. Denied a clear run at a crucial stage in that contest and, provided he avoids traffic problems this time, a bold show is likely. On a good mark and ran well last week but he'll need luck in running from stall 1.
8th	2 8th (2) (15/2 +46%) Emaraaty Ana	7.5 15/2(+46%)	(2) Emaraaty Ana 15/2, 8/1, 5¼ lengths sixth of 10 to Romantic Style in listed race at Meydan (6f, good) 28 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Likely to find a few too good tried on this surface for the first time. Struggled in Dubai last month but given a chance by the handicapper; shortlist material.
9th	5 9th (5) (10/1 -122%) Prince Of Pillo	10 10/1(-122%)	(5) Prince Of Pillo 10/1, 9/1 and hooded for 1st time, won 6-runner C&D handicap 26 days ago, despite breaking slowly. 6 lb rise tolerable and he has to enter calculations. Smart 2yo; ready win over C&D this month (after a break); not sure to back it up.

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Not seen in action since the British Champions Sprint last October, SHARTASH scored first time out last season and he can do so once more on the drop in grade. The five-year-old is bred to handle the all-weather, and it may be that the recent C&D winner Prince Of Pillo gives him the most to think about off a 6lb higher mark. Both capable sorts on their day, Emaraaty Ana and Silky Wilkie must also enter calculations.

Stall one could end up being a blessing or a curse for ROHAAN, depending on how the cookie crumbles. Indeed, the threat of traffic problems are omnipresent for this come-from-behind sprinter, but he is 18 lb lower in the weights compared to when fifth in this last year and will surely go close if he gets the breaks. Ferrous put in a good shift at Ascot when last seen during the autumn and he is feared most ahead of last-time-out C&D winner Prince of Pillo.

The classy Shartash is much respected on his first run in a handicap but FERROUS came to hand early last spring and gets the nod.

15:35 Lingfield Handicap (Class 2) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:45 Ffos Las Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (16/1 +20%) Esperti	16 16/1(+20%)	(7) Esperti 16/1, Little impact over hurdles for current yard and hasn't fared any better over fences on his last 5 starts, exiting early in unfortunate circumstances over C&D (heavy) earlier in the month. Others preferred all the same. Has tumbled down the weights but he's struggled to get competitive this season.
2	3 2nd (3) (9/4 +25%) Dreams Of Diamonds	2.25 9/4(+25%)	(3) Dreams Of Diamonds 9/4, Has run to a very similar level on 3 of his 4 starts over fences, latest when finding one too strong in 13-runner handicap at this C&D (heavy) just over 3 weeks ago. Should find a race coming his way before too long so he's shortlisted. Has run well in defeat on both outings this winter and a first win looks imminent.
3	4 3rd (4) (10/1 -82%) Jikala	10 10/1(-82%)	(4) Jikala 10/1, French import who was successful in juvenile hurdle at Hereford in March 2023 but, with her mark in freefall since coming to Britain, she's been below par all 4 starts over fences this season after a 20 month-absence. Below par last time and untested at the trip, but fair 3rd previously and is in good hands.
4	5 4th (5) (5/1 +50%) The Big Reveal	5 5/1(+50%)	(5) The Big Reveal 5/1, Poor form in handicaps chases this season but wasn't disgraced from 2 lb out of the weights when fifth at Chepstow (23.6f, heavy) last month. Tongue tie added to his usual cheekpieces and will need to take a step forward to open his account. Didn't run badly when fifth at Chepstow last time and that was a warm race; not discounted.
6	6 \|F\| (6) (5/2 +0%) Try The Money	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(6) Try The Money 5/2, Showed a bit more than previously over fences when third of 13 in handicap at this C&D (heavy) just over 3 weeks ago, that effort at least on a par with his best hurdles efforts. No surprise to see him involved nudged up 1 lb. Back to form when third over C&D (heavy) three weeks ago; in the mix if backing that up.
2	2 \|U\| (2) (4/1 -33%) Puddlesinthepark	4 4/1(-33%)	(2) Puddlesinthepark 4/1, Has tumbled in the weights this season and perhaps benefited from refitted cheekpieces as he ended a long losing run in 10-runner handicap at Hereford (25.2f, good to soft) just over a fortnight ago. Not an obvious follow-up candidate, however. Engaged 3.10 Ludlow Thursday. Won at Hereford 16 days ago but beaten 16l when runner-up at Ludlow yesterday.
1	1 \|U\| (1) (40/1 -100%) Imperial Storm	40 40/1(-100%)	(1) Imperial Storm 40/1, Bumper/hurdles winner for Fergal O'Brien but has struggled since returning from an absence for his new yard. Needs this switch to chasing to spark a revival. Mark continues to tumble but he's struggled over hurdles this season; makes chase debut.

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DREAMS OF DIAMONDS bumped into a progressive chaser when filling the runner-up spot over C&D last time out, and the son of Malinas looks to hold leading claims off a 2lb higher mark. Try The Money (third) is 1lb better off and he might close the gap, while Esperti, who was brought down early on in that same contest, is worth a second glance too.

A few in with a squeak but the vote goes to DREAMS OF DIAMONDS, who has run to a very similar level on 3 of his 4 starts over fences and is fancied to go one better than he did over C&D earlier in the month. Try The Money was a place behind the selection that day and he may have to chase him home again, with Puddlesinthepark, who is also declared to run at Ludlow on Thursday, rounding off the shortlist.

Having been in good heart since returning from an absence, DREAMS OF DIAMONDS could post his first win. The Big Reveal may go well.

15:45 Ffos Las Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:50 Dundalk Claimer 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	7 1st (7) (7/2 +50%) Fly To Glory	3.5 7/2(+50%)	(7) Fly To Glory 7/2, Fair gelding. C&D winner. Latest win here in January. Bit below form fourth of 11 in claimer at this course (7f, 6/4) 28 days ago. Claims of making the frame returned to sprinting. Won two handicaps here before fourth placing that matches him closely with Devil's Angel.
2	2 2nd (2) (Evens 0%) Harry's Bar	0 Evens(0%)	(2) Harry's Bar Evens, Useful gelding. 4-time C&D winner. Fifteen wins from 59 Flat runs. 2/1 and blinkered for 1st time, second of 4 in minor event at this C&D 21 days ago. The one to beat down markedly in class. Eight course wins, second on latest, stable in form, excellent chance at these weights.
3	1 3rd (1) (9/2 +25%) Dontspoilasale	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(1) Dontspoilasale 9/2, Fairly useful gelding. C&D winner. 7/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at this course (5f) 7 days ago, the switch to hold up tactics seemingly against him. Likely bounce back candidate and he may pose the biggest threat to Harry's Bar. In good form here in November, more recent form has been uninspiring, place chance.
4	6 4th (6) (14/1 0%) Devil's Angel	14 14/1(0%)	(6) Devil's Angel 14/1, Fair gelding. Twenty two runs since last win in 2022. 15/2, creditable fifth of 11 in claimer at this course (7f) 28 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Consistent without winning in recent months, closely matched with Fly To Glory.
5th	4 5th (4) (50/1 +0%) Prince Of Love	50 50/1(+0%)	(4) Prince Of Love 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. 14/1, sixth of 14 in maiden at this course (7f) 77 days ago, plugging on final 1f. Needs to find some progress if he's to trouble the principals here. Third of 10 over C&D in November, no improvement over 7f in December, others preferred.
6th	10 6th (10) (66/1 -100%) No Speed Limit	66 66/1(-100%)	(10) No Speed Limit 66/1, Modest gelding. 4-time course winner. Four wins from 88 Flat runs. Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. 11/1, creditable third of 11 in handicap at this course (5f) 14 days ago. This no easy task on these terms. Four-time winner at this venue and placed 17 times, faces a tough task at these weighst.
7th	9 7th (9) (250/1 -279%) Cleverlydoesit	250 250/1(-279%)	(9) Cleverlydoesit 250/1, Kuroshio gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 1¼m winner Easter Diva and 8.7f winner Fairy Flute. Half-brother to several winners, once-raced dam from the family of Sadler's Wells.
8th	8 8th (8) (12/1 +14%) Nezeeh	12 12/1(+14%)	(8) Nezeeh 12/1, Fair gelding. Respectable fourth of 13 in claimer at this course (8f, 50/1) 14 days ago, possible he'd have benefited from stronger handling. Each-way claims possibly his best hope back down in trip. Fair fourth in a 1m claimer here two weeks ago, may not be as effective over 6f.
9th	5 9th (5) (125/1 -279%) Dandys Derriere	125 125/1(-279%)	(5) Dandys Derriere 125/1, Fair gelding. 33/1, first run since leaving Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero when last of 14 in handicap at this C&D in November. Needs to leave that effort in his wake dropped down in class. Four-time winner in Britain, all but one on AW, never in the hunt over C&D on Irish debut.
10th	3 10th (3) (50/1 -400%) Alhather	50 50/1(-400%)	(3) Alhather 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 7/1, off 10 months/first run since leaving Andrew Balding when bit below form fourth of 10 in maiden at this course (7f) 32 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time and better showing could well be on the cards with that run under his belt. Fair fourth over 7f here on Irish debut and now tried with cheekpieces, may improve.
11th	11 11th (11) (250/1 -67%) Tribute To Jade	250 250/1(-67%)	(11) Tribute To Jade 250/1, Remains a maiden after 22 Flat runs. Last of 10 in maiden (200/1) at this course (7f) 32 days ago. Very hard to make a case for. Never better than fourth in 23 starts, safe to leave out of calculations.

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Veteran HARRY'S BAR had previously been too valuable for claimers but the 10-year-old can now register a 16th success. Rated 114 at his peak but winless since October 2023, he has been holding his form remarkably well, is suited by this distance and faces a simpler task than on his most recent over course-and-distance race. Dontspoilasale is half the selection's age and while rated 13lb less, managed a course-and-distance win last November. Fly To Glory has won twice this winter and while he receives a few pounds from his principal rivals, was beaten in a recent claimer when reported to have a small amount of blood at his left nostril.

HARRY'S BAR isn't the force of old as a 10-y-o but he remains capable of useful form and this looks an excellent opportunity for him to resume winning ways on these very favourable terms. Dontspoilasale rates the chief threat, ahead of Fly To Glory and Alhather.

Twice second from four starts at the venue since joining Stephen Thorne, HARRY'S BAR has race conditions strongly in his favour

15:50 Dundalk Claimer 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:58 Newbury Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (5/6 +63%) Horaces Pearl	0.833333 5/6(+63%)	(1) Horaces Pearl 5/6, One of the best around in bumpers last season, signing off with a Grade 2 win at Aintree, and proved a class apart on Huntingdon hurdling debut (15.8f, soft) in November. Open to significant improvement and he's a very strong candidate for this. All starts on good to soft; unbeaten in bumpers and easily won at 1-5 on hurdle debut (2m).
2	2 2nd (2) (4/1 +20%) Lud'or	4 4/1(+20%)	(2) Lud'or 4/1, French recruit who has done nothing wrong in 4 starts since crossing the Channel, most recently landing the odds in a 14-runner Wetherby maiden (19.7f, soft). Should continue to give a good account but up against highly promising types here in Horaces Pearl and Pierrot Jaguen. Jumping wasn't great in Wetherby win; has the form to mix it with the other hurdle winners.
3	3 3rd (3) (7/4 +30%) Pierrot Jaguen	1.75 7/4(+30%)	(3) Pierrot Jaguen 7/4, Point winner who fetched plenty both times he's gone through the ring (£200,000 latest) and duly confirmed his Cheltenham debut promise when landing a 23f Lingfield maiden (soft) with any amount to spare late last month. Clearly a nice prospect and he's one to follow. £200,000 buy after point win; Cheltenham third before 2-9 winner at Lingfield (2m7f, soft).
4	4 4th (4) (22/1 -175%) Dyno Dave	22 22/1(-175%)	(4) Dyno Dave 22/1, Showed ability when fifth of 14 on belated debut in a Chepstow maiden (19.4f, heavy) recently, despite carrying his tail awkwardly (head carriage wasn't faultless either). Seemingly lacks the immediate potential of some of these rivals, though, and he's probably more one for the medium-to-long term. 15-2 from 16-1, stuck on well when fifth of 14 in maiden at Chepstow (extended 2m3f, soft).
5th	5 5th (5) (80/1 -300%) Lightning Maqueen	80 80/1(-300%)	(5) Lightning Maqueen 80/1, Showed promise in bumpers last year, particularly when third in a big-field contest at Kempton. Testing conditions perhaps to blame for low-key display at Fontwell last time but that was 11 months ago and he's entitled to come on for this hurdles debut. Kempton 3rd (soft) in one of his bumpers; wind surgery in September; dam 2m hurdles winner.

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PIERROT JAGUEN got off the mark under Rules in impression fashion over 2m7f at Lingfield four weeks ago and, given that the third has won since, Olly Murphy's gelding sets the standard on the back of that performance. That said, Horaces Pearl maintained his unbeaten record on his hurdling debut at Huntingdon in November and, while this demands much more, the Grade 2 bumper winner is an obvious threat to the selection. Lud'or is the clear pick of the remainder.

A fascinating clash between highly promising novices PIERROT JAGUEN and Horaces Pearl. The latter proved to be one of the best bumper performers around last term and his hurdles debut success was brimming with promise. However, preference is for Pierrot Jaguen, who looked good at Lingfield and while it's likely that he will really come into his own over fences in due course, he nevertheless looks capable of making his mark in this sphere in the meantime. Lud'or can also make his presence felt.

Lud'or may prove vulnerable to the clear potential of both the unbeaten HORACES PEARL and 2m7f Lingfield winner Pierrot Jaguen.

15:58 Newbury Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:10 Lingfield Handicap (Class 2) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (7/2 -17%) Roaring Legend	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(1) Roaring Legend 7/2, Career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Newcastle (16.2f, 15/8) 42 days ago. More needed up 4 lb now bidding for the hat-trick on this polytrack debut but he's clearly in the groove and therefore cannot be discounted. 2-2 since returned to the Flat for new yard and he's open to more progress as a stayer.
2	6 2nd (6) (14/1 -27%) Red Flyer	14 14/1(-27%)	(6) Red Flyer 14/1, Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2024. Creditable third of 12 in handicap at this C&D (AW, 7/2) 41 days ago, needing stiffer test. Live each-way chance, provided that he gets a strong pace to aim at. On dangerous mark and he ran well to finish third at Lingfield (2m) last time; in the mix.
3	2 3rd (2) (8/1 +20%) Cool Party	8 8/1(+20%)	(2) Cool Party 8/1, Six wins from 21 Flat runs, the latest at Kempton in November. Fifth of 6 in handicap (13/2) at that course (16f) 23 days ago. Back down to last winning mark and he's not without each-way hope. Completed a Kempton double in November but he's come up short since; needs to raise game.
4	9 4th (9) (18/1 +10%) Poncho	18 18/1(+10%)	(9) Poncho 18/1, C&D winner in December. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Kempton (16f, 22/1) 51 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and he's opposable. Won over C&D in December but no impact in two runs under both codes since.
5th	5 5th (5) (66/1 -313%) Ted Hastings	66 66/1(-313%)	(5) Ted Hastings 66/1, 14/1, fifth of 6 in handicap at Dundalk (16f) 21 days ago. Ought to come on for that run (first for 7 months) but others make more appeal all the same. Four hurdle wins but he's 1-7 on Flat and was well held on Dundalk return; down the list.
6th	4 6th (4) (9/4 +36%) Moon Over Miami	2.25 9/4(+36%)	(4) Moon Over Miami 9/4, Lightly-raced winner. Two wins from 2 runs last year. 10/3, fourth of 6 in handicap at Kempton (16f) 23 days ago, running on. Wasn't knocked about that day and he possesses potential as a stayer. Unexposed 4yo and he's open to more progress in staying handicaps; interesting contender.
7th	10 7th (10) (4/1 +11%) Givemefive	4 4/1(+11%)	(10) Givemefive 4/1, 17/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, below form third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (16.2f, soft) 14 days ago. On a potentially handy mark back in this sphere and will be a threat if taking to this surface. Well below form in last two hurdle runs and has bit to prove back in this sphere.
8th	7 8th (7) (33/1 -106%) The Craftymaster	33 33/1(-106%)	(7) The Craftymaster 33/1, C&D winner. Seven wins from 22 Flat runs. Six wins from 11 runs last year. 9/4, fifth of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (16f) 15 days ago. Went close here on penultimate start but his record is rather patchy. Went close over C&D on penultimate run and has claims if this sets up for closing style.
9th	8 9th (8) (100/1 -733%) Golden Flame	100 100/1(-733%)	(8) Golden Flame 100/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. Second of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f, 10/1) 13 days ago. No more than an each-way squeak. Turned things around when runner-up off reduced mark at Newcastle last time; dangerous.
10th	3 10th (3) (5/1 +9%) Mr Escobar	5 5/1(+9%)	(3) Mr Escobar 5/1, Quirky sort. 1/3, didn't need to improve to win 11-runner novice hurdle at Sedgefield (16.8f, good to soft) 94 days ago, shaken up to assert. Good sixth of 20 in a valuable Naas handicap on latest start in this sphere he has winning form on this surface. Merits respect for top Irish jumps yard. Won over hurdles in November and he looks interesting back on Flat for top Irish trainer.

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ROARING LEGEND has been in top form since joining the Hugo Palmer yard and a 4lb rise for his most recent success at Newcastle may not be enough to prevent him from landing the hat-trick. A rare contender at this track for Willie Mullins, Mr Escobar went close in a valuable handicap at Chester last September and has since scored over hurdles at Sedgefield. A promising fourth when having his first go over 2m at Kempton last time out, Moon Over Miami is another to consider.

Having caught the eye when fourth upped to this trip at Kempton last time, MOON OVER MIAMI could be the answer. He still has low mileage and shades preference ahead of Givemefive, who is on a good mark judged on his hurdles exploits and he pulled clear of the rest with Surrey Belle (dual hurdles winner this month) on his latest start in this sphere during the autumn. The Willie Mullins-trained Mr Escobar and hat-trick seeking Roaring Legend are others to consider.

The vote goes to ROARING LEGEND (nap), unbeaten in two runs for his new yard and value for more than the winning margin last time.

16:10 Lingfield Handicap (Class 2) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:20 Ffos Las Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (10/3 +44%) John W Creasy	3.333333 10/3(+44%)	(6) John W Creasy 10/3, Broke his duck in 8-runner handicap chase at Lingfield (2m, soft) in December and backed that up when runner-up at Warwick later that month. Latest Plumpton run 18 days ago was an underwhelming one but not out of things on pick of his exploits. Below par last time and has to bounce back but in good form previously and not discounted.
2	5 2nd (5) (4/1 +43%) Walkinthewoods	4 4/1(+43%)	(5) Walkinthewoods 4/1, Dual hurdles winner (including here) who found only one too good on 4 occasions switched to chasing last season. Out of sorts initially this term but brighter signs from a sliding mark over hurdles of late if he can translate that back to larger obstacles. Well treated on last season's chase form but not threatening over hurdles this season.
3	1 3rd (1) (7/2 -27%) Fame And Fun	3.5 7/2(-27%)	(1) Fame And Fun 7/2, Revived by a return to positive tactics/refitting of cheekpieces when running out a wide-margin winner over fences at Fontwell (21.6f, heavy) in January. Jumping let him down when fourth over hurdles at Fakenham since but respected nevertheless returned to larger obstacles. Won easily on heavy ground at Fontwell on latest chase start and can play a leading role.
4	3 4th (3) (4/1 +67%) Monbari	4 4/1(+67%)	(3) Monbari 4/1, Fair form when second on standout run over hurdles last season but failed to complete both starts following his switch to chasing upon returning to action late last year. Returns from 71 days off from further reduced mark but he's certainly not easy to predict. Pulled up in both chases but now drops back in trip and is feasibly treated on hurdle form.
5th	7 5th (7) (33/1 +0%) Mystic Man	33 33/1(+0%)	(7) Mystic Man 33/1, Successful 4 times over fences in 2023 but folded several times for Harry Derham last year and he's yet to scale a revival for his present yard from his sliding mark. A market move would be interesting on fourth stable start but a major turnaround is needed.
2	2 \|F\| (2) (9/1 -260%) Walkinthecotswolds	9 9/1(-260%)	(2) Walkinthecotswolds 9/1, Handles testing ground well and improved when making all in 9-runner handicap hurdle at Chepstow (19.5f, heavy) in January. No more than a respectable effort when third at Bangor latest but worth a look now attentions switch to larger obstacles with the hood discarded. In good form over hurdles and can be in the mix if taking to chasing at the first attempt.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (11/2 -38%) Mumbles	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(4) Mumbles 11/2, Went the right way over hurdles last term, gaining a second victory at Fontwell in March. Started off well in this sphere with in-frame efforts here and Lingfield but disappointing both subsequent starts, latterly when pulled up over C&D 3 weeks ago. Needs to bounce back. Pulled up over C&D last time but of interest on earlier chase form and not written off.

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Fame And Fun is 7lb higher than his Fontwell success but the return to fences may see him in a better light following his latest display over timber at Fakenham. John W Creasy wasn't at his best at Plumpton and is expected to bounce back on this occasion, but a chance is taken on WALKINTHECOTSWOLDS. Dropping back in trip seems to have helped her over timber and she is of significant interest on her chasing bow.

Having run out a good winner over fences on his penultimate start, FAME AND FUN made mistakes and never figured back over hurdles at Fakenham 2 weeks ago. However, he's worth another chance returned to this sphere with a switch back to positive tactics also likely to see him in a better light. Walkinthecotswolds and Walkinthewoods are others worth a look in a trappy affair.

The drop back in trip and return to fences could be ideal for FAME AND FUN (nap) and he can add to last month's chase win at Fontwell.

16:20 Ffos Las Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:25 Dundalk Maiden 6f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	12 1st (12) (8/1 +0%) Songhai	8 8/1(+0%)	(12) Songhai 8/1, €40,000 yearling, Sands of Mali filly. Half-sister to winner up to 6f Mercurial. Dam winner up to 1m (2-y-o 5.7f winner). Appealing newcomer for top yard. Newcomer is a half-sister to Mercurial a consistent sort for John Nallen last season.
2	13 2nd (13) (7/2 +0%) Temperance	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(13) Temperance 7/2, Lightly-raced filly. Tongue strap on for 1st time, creditable sixth of 14 in nursery at Naas (5.9f, good to soft, 14/1) 139 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Good shout. Solid turf form at two, acted on quick going, should take to this surface, strong chance.
3	5 3rd (5) (9/2 -29%) No Return	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(5) No Return 9/2, Fairly useful gelding. Remains a maiden after 9 Flat runs. 11/2, below form eighth of 14 in maiden at this course (7f) 93 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Adrian McGuinness. Bit to prove. Obtained plenty of experience at two, yet to prove himself on this surface, stable debut.
4	1 4th (1) (150/1 -50%) Kwa Herini	150 150/1(-50%)	(1) Kwa Herini 150/1, Twice-raced filly. 17/2 and hooded for 1st time, ninth of 10 in maiden at this course (7f) 32 days ago. Not a bad effort first time out, in rear a month ago on second outing, up against it now.
5th	4 5th (4) (7/4 +22%) Gran Habano	1.75 7/4(+22%)	(4) Gran Habano 7/4, Fairly useful gelding. Third of 5 in minor event at this course (7f, 15/2) 21 days ago. Well capable of winning a maiden like this. Placed twice at this venue, not far off his best here three weeks ago, should go close.
6th	3 6th (3) (12/1 -85%) Storm Averted	12 12/1(-85%)	(3) Storm Averted 12/1, Lightly-raced filly. 18/1, respectable second of 13 in maiden at Galway (7f, heavy) 123 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Can go well on return. Placed in three of her five turf starts, may find a couple of her younger rivals too good..
7th	8 7th (8) (11/2 +31%) Prairie Girl	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(8) Prairie Girl 11/2, €20,000 yearling, Mehmas filly. Dam, Italian 5f/6f winner, half-sister to useful 5f winner Muker (by Mehmas). First foal; dam Italian 5f/6f winner, half-sister to winners, trainer 2-8 here in 2025.
8th	10 8th (10) (8/1 +50%) Scarlet Widow	8 8/1(+50%)	(10) Scarlet Widow 8/1, Twice-raced filly. Fourth of 13 in maiden (18/1) at this course (7f) 16 days ago. Prominent for a long way before fading into fourth over C&D, needs to settle better.
9th	11 9th (11) (66/1 -32%) Sea View Lady	66 66/1(-32%)	(11) Sea View Lady 66/1, Kodi Bear filly. Dam 5f-7f winner. Dam was a useful 5f/7f winner at this track for Andy Slattery and a sister to a 5f winner.
10th	6 10th (6) (200/1 -400%) Faye Presto	200 200/1(-400%)	(6) Faye Presto 200/1, £10,000 yearling, Gleneagles filly. Dam, 7f winner (including at 2 yrs), half-sister to smart winner up to 1¼m London Icon. 28/1, twelfth of 13 in maiden at this course (7f) on debut 16 days ago. Finished with only one behind her on debut, safely held by fourth-placed Scarlet Widow..
11th	2 11th (2) (125/1 -25%) Lakota Lady	125 125/1(-25%)	(2) Lakota Lady 125/1, Twice-raced mare. 33/1, off 34 months and first run since leaving David O'Meara when seventh of 8 in maiden at this course (8f) 16 days ago. Down in trip. Ran once at two, never involved over 1m here on recent return from long absence.
12th	9 12th (9) (200/1 -100%) Rushes To Riches	200 200/1(-100%)	(9) Rushes To Riches 200/1, Twice-raced filly. 125/1, last of 14 in maiden at this course (7f) 32 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. First run was satisfactory, last of 14 here a month ago, tongue-tie now, can be ruled out.
13th	7 13th (7) (125/1 -213%) Havana Goodtime	125 125/1(-213%)	(7) Havana Goodtime 125/1, Twice-raced filly. 16/1, sixth of 7 in maiden at this course (5f) 16 days ago. Must step on the form of two 5f attempts, will be of more interest with a handicap mark.

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GRAN HABANO has shown form this winter and drops in grade. Tried in Listed company on debut, he subsequently disappointed in two turf maidens but performed with plenty credit in winners' races in November and earlier this month. He seems well suited by this distance. Temperance is closely matched with No Return on their two previous meetings and appears more reliable of that pair - who finished sixth and seventh in October's Birdcatcher. Temperance met minor traffic then and should be suited by today's surface (having fast-ground turf form), while No Return debuts for new connections having disappointed over longer distances on recent runs.

TEMPERANCE has some solid 2-y-o form and could be the way to go on her return. Gran Habano and Storm Averted are other big players, while Songhai is an interesting newcomer.

Judged on a second placing at Cork and a respectable sixth in the Birdcatcher Nursery, TEMPERANCE can win a maiden of this standard

16:25 Dundalk Maiden 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:33 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (9/2 -35%) Rath Gaul Hill	4.5 9/2(-35%)	(3) Rath Gaul Hill 9/2, Arrives on a hat-trick having scored over C&D and at Ayr (16.5f, soft) on final 2 starts of last season. 4 lb rise for latest success fair enough and likely to pose a significant threat to his 4 rivals, provided he is ready to roll following a 10-month absence. Lightly raced 7yo who should be open to more improvement if all's well on this return.
2	2 2nd (2) (5/4 +72%) The Famous Five	1.25 5/4(+72%)	(2) The Famous Five 5/4, Dual winner over hurdles and confirmed promise of his chasing debut when winning a 5-runner C&D handicap duing the Christmas period. Bounced back from a below-par Haydock effort when finding just one too good at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) last time and strong claims off the same mark here. Not the most fluent but Chepstow 2nd (extended 2m3f, soft) puts him back into calculations.
3	5 3rd (5) (10/1 +9%) Ballybreeze	10 10/1(+9%)	(5) Ballybreeze 10/1, Made winning start over fences at Chepstow in October 2022 but lightly-raced and well below par since, pulled up in the C&D contest won by The Famous Five on latest start in December. Yard saddles a more appealing candidate in Rath Gaul Hill. Out of form back for two runs this winter, pulled up behind The Famous Five here latest.
4	1 4th (1) (12/1 -300%) Mount Tempest	12 12/1(-300%)	(1) Mount Tempest 12/1, Built on solid reappearance fourth of 15 at Bangor when striking at Sandown in December, winning with more in hand than the margin of victory would suggest. Completely misfired over the same C&D recently but the fact that he's turning out again just 15 days later suggests that all is well. Ran a shocker last time but in the mix if he bounces back, with 7lb claimer recruited.
5th	4 5th (4) (9/4 +25%) Duhallow Tommy	2.25 9/4(+25%)	(4) Duhallow Tommy 9/4, Proved to be a different proposition switched to fences following a wind op last term, winning 3 times (at up to 19.8f, all at Plumpton). Performed with credit in both starts this term and looks sure to make his presence felt again here. Won his first three starts over fences; runner-up in three of five starts since.

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MOUNT TEMPEST failed to fire when last seen at Sandown but the eight-year-old can be given another chance based on his previous success off just a 3lb lower mark at the same venue. The Famous Five filled second place over 2m3f at Chepstow last time and could repeat that achievement here, although Duhallow Tommy and Rath Gaul Hill are others who merit places on the shortlist.

THE FAMOUS FIVE remains just 2 lb above the mark off which he landed a C&D handicap over Christmas and the 7-y-o is taken to resume winning ways on the back of a creditable second at Chepstow last time. Duhallow Tommy has resumed with a couple of solid efforts in defeat this season and looks sure to be in the thick of things once again, while Rath Gaul Hill will be a player if fully tuned-up and top-weight Mount Tempest is also feared, despite a decidedly sluggish display at Sandown recently.

Duhallow Tommy looks the most solid to give his running but RATH GAUL HILL might start this campaign where he left off last term.

16:33 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:40 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (4/1 +38%) Ziggy's Condor	4 4/1(+38%)	(2) Ziggy's Condor 4/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Not seen to best effect when sixth of 8 in handicap (4/1) at this course (7.1f) 28 days ago. First-time visor needs to spark an improvement. 0-11 since debut win but has possibilities off current mark provided he takes to visor.
2	1 2nd (1) (5/2 +58%) Cargin Bhui	2.5 5/2(+58%)	(1) Cargin Bhui 5/2, Finished last season with a respectable third of 10 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good). Drops back in trip for reappearance and others appear to have stronger claims. Low-mileage 4yo; gained his sole win when fresh and looks interesting on reappearance.
3	3 3rd (3) (5/1 -100%) Beale Street	5 5/1(-100%)	(3) Beale Street 5/1, Thriving at present, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Newcastle (6f, 10/3) 13 days ago with plenty in hand. Up 4 lb but could well have more to offer. Steadily progressive at Newcastle since dropped back to 6f, winning three times.
4	4 4th (4) (9/1 +25%) Dark Side Thunder	9 9/1(+25%)	(4) Dark Side Thunder 9/1, 4-time C&D winner was back to form when last seen in October, finishing creditable fourth of 12 in handicap (8/1) at this course (6.1f), having met trouble in running. Off 127 days but has gone well fresh previously. Merits consideration. Four C&D wins; did well to finish fourth, having met plenty of trouble, when last seen.
5th	8 5th (8) (15/2 +17%) Northcliff	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(8) Northcliff 15/2, Three wins from 12 runs last year. Creditable 1¼ lengths fourth of 9 to Mumayaz in handicap at this course (6.1f, 11/4) 16 days ago. Arrives in good heart. Two encouraging efforts this year, latest over C&D behind Mumayaz (met trouble late on).
6th	5 6th (5) (6/1 +40%) Mumayaz	6 6/1(+40%)	(5) Mumayaz 6/1, 4-time C&D winner. Far from disgraced under a penalty when fourth of 12 in handicap (8/1) at this course (6.1f). Should be competitive once again. Ran creditably last week when bidding for hat-trick; scored over C&D the time before.
7th	6 7th (6) (22/1 -83%) My Awele	22 22/1(-83%)	(6) My Awele 22/1, Not seen to best effect in recent runs, below form when fourth of 5 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 9/2) 39 days ago but does boast a healthy record at this track, having won 2 of her 3 starts. One for the shortlist. May resume her progress back at Southwell, being 2-3 here (0-6 elsewhere).
8th	7 8th (7) (33/1 0%) G'day Mate	33 33/1(0%)	(7) G'day Mate 33/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Ran poorly when last of 8 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 25/1) 9 days ago. Cheekpieces back on but hard to fancy on recent evidence. Has become inconsistent and latest defeat took his record for current yard to 0-12.
9th	9 9th (9) (20/1 -43%) Royal Musketeer	20 20/1(-43%)	(9) Royal Musketeer 20/1, Won 10-runner handicap at Wolverhampton following 4-month break on penultimate start but not quite in the same form when fifth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 32 days ago. Could bounce back but he may be most effective when fresh. No apparent excuses when unplaced favourite last time; now back up in grade.

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BEALE STREET scored with more in hand than the winning margin suggests when landing the spoils over this trip at Newcastle recently and he should prove tough to stop despite a 4lb rise. Dark Side Thunder wasn't seen to best effect when fourth over C&D last time out but it wasn't a poor effort and he commands respect off an unchanged mark, while this drop to 6f could see Cargin Bhui go well.

BEALE STREET moved through the race in the manner of a well-handicapped horse when winning at Newcastle earlier this month, and he may be able to defy a 4 lb rise. Two-time course winner My Awele could bounce back to form for a return to this track, while fellow C&D winners Dark Side Thunder and Mumayaz are also worthy of consideration.

Back down in trip with new headgear fitted, ZIGGY'S CONDOR gets the vote. Cargin Bhui is second choice.

16:40 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:45 Lingfield Handicap (Class 2) 10f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (13/2 -8%) The Glen Rovers	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(9) The Glen Rovers 13/2, Progressive 6-y-o who registered a fourth career victory at Kempton (12f) in December and ran right up to best when close-up fourth of 7 in handicap back at that venue (11f) 37 days ago. Definite claims granted a strong pace to aim at. Good effort last time took his form figures in AW handicaps to 113114; improving 6yo.
2	2 2nd (2) (4/1 +11%) Charlotte's Web	4 4/1(+11%)	(2) Charlotte's Web 4/1, Firmly on the up since handicapping on AW, career-best effort when bringing up the 4-timer in 12-runner C&D handicap 6 weeks ago. Had the run of things then, so further progress required if she's to defy another rise in the weights. Progressive filly who is 4-4 since handicapping and gained the last two wins over C&D.
3	8 3rd (8) (80/1 -142%) Kind Of Kiss	80 80/1(-142%)	(8) Kind Of Kiss 80/1, Fairly useful form in France, winning 10f maiden on second start of 3 starts during first half of 2024. However, went backwards from his reappearance/stable debut effort when eleventh of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 21 days ago and step back up in trip needs to have positive effect. Ex-French 4yo who is far from solid judged on his two British efforts.
4	3 4th (3) (11/4 +39%) Penzance	2.75 11/4(+39%)	(3) Penzance 11/4, Upwardly mobile upon joining this yard last winter, completing handicap 4-timer in this race from a 2 lb lower mark, before a smashing second in Easter Classic at Newcastle in March. Absent since a lesser run at that venue in December but better showing anticipated here. Won this race in 2024 prior to running well in the Easter Classic; big player on that form.
5th	6 5th (6) (5/2 +55%) Dragon Icon	2.5 5/2(+55%)	(6) Dragon Icon 5/2, Course winner who has returned from a break in good nick, his effort worth marking up when third of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 42 days ago, having to pick way through. Still unexposed at this sort of trip and respected from 1 lb lower mark. Back in better form since being gelded and this return to 1m2f is worth exploring.
6th	11 6th (11) (28/1 +0%) Civil Law	28 28/1(+0%)	(11) Civil Law 28/1, Returned from 2 months off with a good fifth at Kempton (1m) in December but running below that level more, recently, finishing ninth of 10 in handicap (9/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 27 days ago. Visor reached for now but others more persuasive. Creditable sixth in this race last year but was in better form at the time.
7th	1 7th (1) (22/1 -38%) Storm Catcher	22 22/1(-38%)	(1) Storm Catcher 22/1, Likeable sort who enhanced fine AW strike rate when narrowly landing the odds in a Wolverhampton handicap (9.5f) 13 months ago. Absent since finishing down the field on turf at Sandown (10f) in July and he may be better for the run here. Has to overcome a career-high mark and lack of recent match practice.
8th	12 8th (12) (18/1 -13%) Urban Sprawl	18 18/1(-13%)	(12) Urban Sprawl 18/1, Ended a losing run at Pontefract (1m) in October and consistent in defeat subsequently, creditable second of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 29 days ago. However, this a much more demanding assignment. Consistent on AW since last turf win; however, he's now 0-13 in this sphere.
9th	7 9th (7) (14/1 -133%) Genoah	14 14/1(-133%)	(7) Genoah 14/1, Improved since stepped up in trip, supplementing his maiden victory when winning 7-runner handicap at Dundalk (10.7f) 16 days ago. Remains lightly raced for his age and he appeals as the type to go on improving. Irish 4yo who scored at Dundalk the last twice and could well improve further; respected.
10th	4 10th (4) (33/1 -32%) Youthful King	33 33/1(-32%)	(4) Youthful King 33/1, Returned to form from out of the blue when taking 9-runner handicap here (12f) in September. Not in same form when seventh of 10 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 25/1) a month later but he was a good third in this race 12 months ago. Creditable third in this contest 12 months ago; absent since October.
11th	10 11th (10) (25/1 -233%) Royal Approval	25 25/1(-233%)	(10) Royal Approval 25/1, Son of Cracksman who showed a tidy turn of foot when making it 2 wins from 4 in 7-runner handicap at Newcastle (1m) 3 weeks ago. Stamina already proven at this trip and whilst this is his toughest ask yet, he may well do better still. Won narrowly at Newcastle this month, taking record to 2-4; may progress further.
12th	5 12th (5) (16/1 -33%) King's Code	16 16/1(-33%)	(5) King's Code 16/1, Nine wins from 35 Flat runs. Four wins from 19 runs last year. Creditable second of 7 in handicap (9/4) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 11 days ago. Likeable type who looks sure to give another good account of himself. In good form at Wolverhampton since November; faces a stiffer task in this field.

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Dual C&D winner Charlotte's Web arrives on a five-timer and is likely to prove popular with punters once more, although she was all out to score here last time and a 3lb rise may prove harsh. With that in mind, preference is for THE GLEN ROVERS, who has done nothing but improve this winter. While he was denied a hat-trick in a tactically-run affair over 1m3f at Kempton recently, it may pay to keep the faith with him off an unchanged mark. Royal Approval beat a subsequent winner on his handicap debut earlier this month and he catches the eye too.

Last year's winner PENZANCE has been given a break since a below-par effort at Newcastle in December and, appealing as being on a handy mark, he's selected to bounce back. Irish raider Genoah has improved for the step up in trip and he's feared along with Dragon Icon. Charlotte's Web and Royal Approval complete the shortlist.

With further improvement plausible, Irish raider GENOAH is taken to complete a hat-trick. Charlotte's Web is second choice.

16:45 Lingfield Handicap (Class 2) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:55 Ffos Las Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (13/2 +19%) Moorland Rambler	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(3) Moorland Rambler 13/2, Proving expensive to follow and fared no better in first-time cheekpieces when fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Wincanton (19.8f, heavy) 29 days ago. Runner-up off this mark at Exeter in December but well beaten the last twice.
2	7 2nd (7) (11/4 +31%) El Bandido Pancho	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(7) El Bandido Pancho 11/4, Let down by his jumping when pulled up in handicap chase at Lingfield (20f, soft, 9/2) on debut over fences 28 days ago, beaten some way out. Makes a swift return to hurdling and looked set to go close when falling 2 out on handicap debut at Lingfield in December. Challenging when falling two out on handicap debut at Lingfield and has the same mark here.
3	4 3rd (4) (9/1 -20%) Leech	9 9/1(-20%)	(4) Leech 9/1, Failed to get competitive in maiden/novice hurdles towards the end of 2024 and was pulled up on handicap debut at Sandown last month but it's too soon to be writing him off given his fairly useful bumper form. Heavy-ground bumper winner; nowhere near that level over hurdles, but watch the betting.
4	5 4th (5) (7/2 +0%) Twp Stori	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(5) Twp Stori 7/2, Got back to winning ways in 23f Lingfield handicap in November. Not disgraced both starts since but seems summed up by his handicap mark. The return to heavy ground could help and his surplus stamina may well be a plus.
5th	6 5th (6) (15/2 +6%) Coup De Gold	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(6) Coup De Gold 15/2, Let down by his jumping both starts over fences and now reverts to hurdles but has a modest strike rate. Pretty consistent in h'cap hurdles last year and might not be far away back in this sphere.
6th	1 6th (1) (17/2 -113%) Luna De Castana	8.5 17/2(-113%)	(1) Luna De Castana 17/2, Left a low-key hurdling debut well behind when fifth of 10 in 19f novice at Warwick in January. Unsuited by drop in trip at Chepstow on qualifying run and he's an interesting handicap debut. Has shown ability among her 5 runs; useful pedigree and open to improvement on h'cap debut.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (4/1 +33%) Atreides	4 4/1(+33%)	(2) Atreides 4/1, Remains a maiden but produced a career best when second over C&D in November. Followed that with a creditable effort at Bangor 3 weeks later but shaping as if amiss at Wetherby on most recent outing. Not hard to see him bouncing back. 0-15 but had excuses last time & was runner-up over C&D in November; could be thereabouts.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (33/1 -65%) The Wire Flyer	33 33/1(-65%)	(8) The Wire Flyer 33/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2021 but showed some ability remains when fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Fakenham (16f, good) 14 days ago, suited by way race developed. Back up in trip from 3 lb out of the weights. Fair fourth in selling handicap last time but poor strike-rate and needs more today.

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The return to the smaller obstacles gives Coup De Gold every chance of bouncing back having seemed to lose his confidence at Fontwell on Boxing Day. However, it is handicap debutant LUNA DE CASTANA who gets the vote to come out on top after showing some promise on her most recent outings. Twp Stori has to be a player dropping back in trip.

A chance is taken on LUNA DE CASTANA, who shaped well over this sort of trip on her penultimate outing at Warwick and, although that form isn't particularly robust, she's a lengthy mare who promises to have more to offer now going handicapping. El Bandido Pancho is interesting making a swift return to hurdling, with Atreides likely to bounce back from a poor showing at Wetherby when shaping as if amiss.

The lightly raced 6yo EL BANDIDO PANCHO looked a big danger when falling two out on his handicap debut and can make amends today.

16:55 Ffos Las Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Dundalk Handicap 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
2	2 (2) (18/1 -50%) Tommy Mcjohn	18 18/1(-50%)	(2) Tommy Mcjohn 18/1, Seventh of 11 in handicap at this course (5f, 11/1) 14 days ago. Significantly back up in trip and he enters calculations. 5f winner on turf, appeared not to stay on his only attempt at this trip, declining mark.
1	1 1st (1) (5/2 +9%) Lyle The Crocodile	2.5 5/2(+9%)	(1) Lyle The Crocodile 5/2, C&D winner in January. 16/5, good second of 5 in minor event at this course (6f) 14 days ago, running on. Claims. Neck second off this mark over 6f last time, won over C&D on previous start, strong chance.
2	5 2nd (5) (11/4 +45%) Brigid's Cloak	2.75 11/4(+45%)	(5) Brigid's Cloak 11/4, Respectable 4¾ lengths fourth of 14 to Lyle The Crocodile in handicap at this C&D (4/1) 28 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. Live each chance. Beaten almost 5l by Lyle The Crocodile last time, now 10lb better off, merits respect.
3	9 3rd (9) (7/2 +0%) Tam Lin	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(9) Tam Lin 7/2, 16/5, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this C&D 16 days ago by neck from Endless Dawn, just holding on. Has to be taken seriously. Showed plenty of resolve when beating Endless Dawn, may have that rival's measure again.
4	11 4th (11) (7/2 +22%) Endless Dawn	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(11) Endless Dawn 7/2, Very good neck second of 8 to Tam Lin in handicap (9/2) at this C&D 16 days ago. Merits consideration. Went very close against Tam Lin last time, likely to play a featuring role again.
5th	3 5th (3) (10/1 -11%) Sunriseontheboyne	10 10/1(-11%)	(3) Sunriseontheboyne 10/1, Course winner. Latest win here in November. Creditable fifth of 13 in nursery (9/2) at this C&D. Off 100 days. Needs a couple of these to falter. Two wins at two were gained in 1m nurseries, returns from break, may find this a bit sharp.
6th	8 6th (8) (66/1 -371%) Beaune	66 66/1(-371%)	(8) Beaune 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 5 in minor event at this C&D (300/1) 21 days ago, not knocked about. Likely improver now pitched into a handicap. Has beaten only two of his 27 opponents in three starts, not a likely contender.
7th	6 7th (6) (28/1 -133%) Charanda	28 28/1(-133%)	(6) Charanda 28/1, 6½ lengths fifth of 8 to Tam Lin in handicap at this C&D (11/1) 16 days ago. Blinkers and tongue strap on 1st time. Others make more appeal. Seems regressive and has plenty to find with Tam Lin on recent evidence, reduced mark.
8th	4 8th (4) (12/1 +25%) Leblon Girl	12 12/1(+25%)	(4) Leblon Girl 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in maiden (9/4) at Pontefract (6f, heavy). Off 130 days ahead of this First run for yard after leaving Alice Haynes and handicap debut. Twice placed at 6f for Alice Haynes, had an excuse on final start, hard to assess.
9th	10 9th (10) (100/1 -203%) Madam Zen	100 100/1(-203%)	(10) Madam Zen 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, last of 11 in maiden at this course (8f) 7 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Has failed to finish closer than tenth in maidens, last of 11 last time, makes no appeal.
10th	7 10th (7) (100/1 -525%) Highland Harvey	100 100/1(-525%)	(7) Highland Harvey 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 11 in maiden (250/1) at this course (8f) 14 days ago. Needs to raise his game now handicapping. Three-figure odds and in rear in three maiden starts, may find his level in handicaps.

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LYLE THE CROCODILE has been running consistently well here all winter and returns to the same distance over which he won over in January. The selection was handicapped on three turf runs last year and having shown a real liking for this surface, has progressed well and is reliable. He is 10lb higher than when scoring here last month but today's different rider now claims 7lb. Tam Lin defeated Endless Dawn to win recently, with little likely to separate the pair again.

Things didn't go BRIGID'S CLOAK's way when fourth in the C&D handicap won by Lyle The Crocodile and, with that run under her belt and now 10 lb better off with the winner, the Havana Grey filly is taken to emerge on top this time. Lyle The Crocodile was narrowly outpointed in his follow-up bid in a minor event here recently but he looks vulnerable back in a handicap and bigger threats may be posed by recent C&D 1-2 Tam Lin and Endless Dawn.

Sam Coen's 7lb claim may swing this in the direction of LYLE THE CROCODILE, a C&D handicap winner before going close over 6f on latest

17:00 Dundalk Handicap 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:05 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (5/1 +29%) Wonderful Eagle	5 5/1(+29%)	(7) Wonderful Eagle 5/1, Flat winner in Germany has proved as good as ever over hurdles this season, twice placing at Cheltenham, latterly (3m, good to soft) when keeping on well on first try over this sort of trip in a steadily run affair. Leading contender if he can cope with this greater test of stamina. Running well August-December; not best handicapped on face of it but he still makes appeal.
2	1 2nd (1) (5/2 +29%) Gamesters Guy	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(1) Gamesters Guy 5/2, Useful bumper scorer who has made a highly promising start in this sphere, very easily landing 12-runner novice at Carlisle (19.3f, soft) in December. Found out in better company at Cheltenham last month but well worth a go at this trip and looks interesting back in calmer waters on handicap debut. 13l fifth of 7 in Grade 2 Cheltenham novice (extended 2m4f, soft); encouragement for 3m.
3	9 3rd (9) (9/2 +36%) Shutupshirley	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(9) Shutupshirley 9/2, Landed a hat-trick when making light of a long absence to score in a 7-runner handicap hurdle at Fontwell (25.8f, soft) in December. Not in the same form from an 8lb higher mark when sixth of 12 over C&D (soft) 20 days ago, having threatened to deliver more. Low mileage 8-y-o could bounce back. Long break before completing his hat-trick; C&D sixth six weeks ago dented his credentials.
4	5 4th (5) (85/40 +39%) Magical King	2.125 85/40(+39%)	(5) Magical King 85/40, Novice hurdle winner last season and has been steadily progressive this season, placing on all of his starts, latest having travelled well when finishing second over C&D earlier this month. He should relish this test of stamina and holds a leading chance. Improved form at 3m when second at Haydock (heavy) and Newbury (soft) on last two starts.
5th	2 5th (2) (11/1 -175%) Saint Palais	11 11/1(-175%)	(2) Saint Palais 11/1, Useful novice chaser in 2021/22 but not seen for 21 months after pulling-up in the 2023 Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham. Left behind low-key comeback when winning a novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f) earlier this month, relishing the test of stamina. Interesting but needs to prove he can back that up. Formerly smart; novice win latest; needs markedly better but perhaps he's on his way back.
6th	8 6th (8) (33/1 -65%) Itseemslikeit	33 33/1(-65%)	(8) Itseemslikeit 33/1, Won a Ffos Las maiden hurdle in testing conditions but disappointed at this venue on final start of last season. Weakened quickly again in Newton Abbot handicap on reappearance after wind surgery in October. Lots to prove returning from a near 4-month absence. Pulled up on heavy sole start this term; very lightly raced but big questions to answer.
7th	6 7th (6) (22/1 -83%) Ramo	22 22/1(-83%)	(6) Ramo 22/1, Fairly useful hurdler who hasn't convinced in two starts over fences this year. Returns to smaller obstacles with conditions in his favour and it would be no surprise to see him bounce back to form. Player on hurdles form last season; chasing this term has brought two heavy defeats.
8th	4 8th (4) (50/1 -52%) Press Your Luck	50 50/1(-52%)	(4) Press Your Luck 50/1, A useful winning hurdler/chaser at his best, clearly needed his comeback (carrying plenty of condition, pulled-up) and while he should be sharper on this occasion, he could be vulnerable to some younger/less-exposed runners. Last won February 2023; absent 637 days before pulled up over C&D (soft) three weeks ago.

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Gamesters Guy looks set to relish this step up in trip on his handicap debut, although mark of 130 seems to be stiff enough on what he has achieved to date. With that in mind, preference is for WONDERFUL EAGLE, who has placed in two valuable handicaps at Cheltenham on his last couple of starts and remains open to further improvement. The consistent Magical King edges out Saint Palais to be best of the rest.

MAGICAL KING should relish this test of stamina, having finished second over C&D in similar conditions earlier this month. He appeals most ahead of Wonderful Eagle who has placed in some good Cheltenham handicaps this season, while Gamesters Guy could be open to more improvement stepping up in trip on handicap debut.

Magical King and Gamesters Guy are players but WONDERFUL EAGLE's strength in the closing stages at Cheltenham was persuasive.

17:05 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:15 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (11/4 -57%) Dividend	2.75 11/4(-57%)	(1) Dividend 11/4, Lightly-raced winner. Two wins from 5 runs last year. Career best when winning 11-runner novice at Kempton (8f, 11/2), travelled well and asserted close home. Chance if ready to roll after 156-day absence. Absent since Kempton novice win (AW debut) in September, taking record to 2-5.
2	5 2nd (5) (5/4 +29%) City Of God	1.25 5/4(+29%)	(5) City Of God 5/4, Cosily won 10-runner maiden at Southwell (8.1f) last month, always in command. Failed to justify favouritism when only narrowly beaten by another improver on handicap debut last month and he could well make amends racing off the same mark (due to race off 2lb higher in future). Ran well at Wolverhampton last week and is due to go up 2lb in future; respected.
3	4 3rd (4) (15/2 -25%) San Juanito	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(4) San Juanito 15/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Only third of 6 in maiden (6/4) at this C&D 35 days ago, despite having had the run of race. Could easily improve for the switch to handicaps. Finished third in C&D maiden last time; open to progress now handicapping.
4	2 4th (2) (16/1 -113%) Substitute	16 16/1(-113%)	(2) Substitute 16/1, Two wins from 6 runs last year. Scored on AW debut when winning 10-runner nursery at Newcastle (7.1f) in October under this jockey. Open to further improvement. Absent since Newcastle handicap win (AW debut) in October, taking record to 2-6.
5th	6 5th (6) (9/1 +18%) Jiff's Army	9 9/1(+18%)	(6) Jiff's Army 9/1, Improved for step up in trip when landing 9-runner maiden at Lingfield (8f, AW, 10/11) 56 days ago, winning readily. May need to progress again on handicap debut. Justified favouritism in Lingfield maiden eight weeks ago; may build on that win.
6th	3 6th (3) (12/1 -41%) Chesneys Charm	12 12/1(-41%)	(3) Chesneys Charm 12/1, Three wins from 9 runs last year. Latest win at Newcastle in October. Creditable second of 6 in nursery (7/4) at Newcastle (8f) in November. Gelded since and warrants respect given excellent record on the AW. Final 2yo effort took his AW record to 11412; gelded since; solid contender.

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DIVIDEND appeared to relish the step up to this trip when running out a taking winner at Kempton last September and, provided he is fully tuned up on his return from an absence, he looks the one to beat. Chesneys Charm went down narrowly over a mile at Newcastle when last seen and a bold bid looks likely off 1lb higher. City Of God is also respected.

CITY OF GOD, due to race off a 2 lb higher mark in future, can make amends having been denied by a fellow improving sort on handicap debut 10 days ago. Dividend caught the eye with a smooth-travelling victory at Kempton when last seen, he's feared ahead of San Juanito who may improve for the switch to handicaps.

All of the runners can be viewed positively. The highest points go to CITY OF GOD, ahead of San Juanito and Dividend.

17:15 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:20 Lingfield Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (4/1 +0%) Destructive	4 4/1(+0%)	(5) Destructive 4/1, Firmly back on track after 7 months off/having been gelded, supplementing his Wolverhampton maiden victory with a career-best effort to land 9-runner handicap back there (8.6f) 31 days ago. That may not prove his limit and he's worth considering. 2-2 back from break (after gelding operation); up another 6lb but more appealing than many.
2	7 2nd (7) (16/1 -60%) Sterling Knight	16 16/1(-60%)	(7) Sterling Knight 16/1, Three wins from 14 runs last year. Latest win at Chelmsford City in December. Creditable second of 9 in handicap (9/2) at Kempton (8f) 9 days ago, headed final 100 yds. Each-way possibilities. Comes here in good form but others appeal more for win purposes.
3	4 3rd (4) (5/1 +0%) Fantastic Fox	5 5/1(+0%)	(4) Fantastic Fox 5/1, C&D winner. Won 3 times on AW last winter and having caught the eye when fifth on return at Kempton in November, he again shaped well when second of 12 in handicap (6/1) at Newcastle (8f) 42 days ago, no match for winner. Enters calculations. C&D winner; ran right up to his best when 2nd at Newcastle last month; contender.
4	8 4th (8) (7/1 +0%) Kalamunda	7 7/1(+0%)	(8) Kalamunda 7/1, C&D winner who completed a quick-fire hat-trick at Kempton (1m) in October and in-the-frame all 3 starts since, second of 12 in handicap over C&D 6 weeks ago. Looks sure to give another good account. Progressive handicapper; good second over C&D six weeks ago; should run his race again.
5th	2 5th (2) (17/2 +6%) I Am Superman	8.5 17/2(+6%)	(2) I Am Superman 17/2, 9-y-o who shaped with encouragement after 4 months off when sixth of 11 in handicap at Dundalk (8f) 7 days ago, leading briefly over 1f out but unable to sustain effort. Should be sharper for that and booking of Billy Loughnane catches the eye. Irish raider; not beaten far at Dundalk last week but more is required this time.
6th	1 6th (1) (9/1 -50%) Witch Hunter	9 9/1(-50%)	(1) Witch Hunter 9/1, Group 2 winner in 2023 who was consistent during a winless 2024, signing off with a very good third in Balmoral Handicap at Ascot (1m) in October. Will need a good pace to aim at if he's to defy a mark this high on return to action. Group 1 placed last year; capable off this mark but he'll need them to go fast early.
7th	6 7th (6) (9/2 +55%) Blue Prince	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(6) Blue Prince 9/2, Successful in big field Goodwood handicap (7f) last summer and dispelled a lesser run when third of 11 in handicap (16/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 14 days ago, seeing things out well behind a couple of progressive sorts. Present mark looks about right, however. Yet to convince at 1m but should stay the trip around here; others stronger for the win.
8th	3 8th (3) (12/1 -100%) Talis Evolvere	12 12/1(-100%)	(3) Talis Evolvere 12/1, Landed a valuable AW handicap on Final's Day at Newcastle last March and gained first success since when taking 6-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) in December. Tactically versatile sort and not out of things returning from a break under good claimer. Won on Good Friday last year; repeat of that success likely to be the main aim; fair mark.
9th	9 9th (9) (6/1 +40%) Cynosure	6 6/1(+40%)	(9) Cynosure 6/1, Lightly-raced 4-y-o who cemented the positives from his reappearance when again finding only one too good at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in January. Never saw things out upped to 9.5f at that track 4 weeks ago but this drop in trip a plus (sole win over C&D) and respected in first-time cheekpieces. C&D win last spring; two good handicap runs before lesser effort latest; cheekpieces now.

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This looks a trappy finale, so only a tentative vote goes to WITCH HUNTER. The Group 2-winning son of Siyouni finished an excellent third in the Balmoral over a mile at Ascot when last seen in October, and he gets the vote to give weight and a beating to his rivals off the same mark. Destructive did it well when scoring over an extended mile at Wolverhampton recently and is respected off 6lb higher, although the jury is still out over the strength of that form. Fantastic Fox is also fancied to make the frame.

FANTASTIC FOX again shaped well on the back of another short break when runner-up over this trip at Newcastle 6 weeks ago and he looks a live player operating from a handy berth. The hat-trick seeking Destructive and Cynosure are others to consider, with Kalamunda completing the shortlist in the finale.

Fantastic Fox looks a solid candidate but the classy WITCH HUNTER can defy top weight granted some luck in running.

17:20 Lingfield Handicap (Class 2) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:25 Ffos Las NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (11/8 -10%) Kosac D'oudairies	1.375 11/8(-10%)	(1) Kosac D'oudairies 11/8, £90,000 4-y-o, Castle Du Berlais gelding. Successful sole start in Irish points in March and fair form both starts in this sphere, the test of speed against him when third of 6 in bumper (5/6) at Catterick (15.7f) 73 days ago. Hood on 1st time and he's shortlisted here. Point winner; fair runs in both bumpers; sets the standard, albeit not an overly high one.
2	2 2nd (2) (3/1 +45%) The Hawkstonian	3 3/1(+45%)	(2) The Hawkstonian 3/1, €45,000 3-y-o, Jukebox Jury gelding. Didn't see his race out when midfield on debut at Uttoxeter and went backwards from that when seventh of 12 in bumper at Warwick (16f, soft, 12/1) 59 days ago. Had wind surgery subsequently and this should reveal more. Has shown ability but improvement is needed on first run since wind surgery.
3	3 3rd (3) (11/4 +54%) Thorgath	2.75 11/4(+54%)	(3) Thorgath 11/4, €10,000 3-y-o, Goliath Du Berlais gelding. Dam (c113/h131) French hurdler/chase winner, also 10.5f winner on Flat. Trainer’s newcomers command respect. Dam French dual-purpose winner; makes debut with stable in good form; check the betting.

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Kosac D'oudairies may well benefit from a first-time hood in a bid to improve on what he has achieved in two bumper starts so far. That said, Jamie Snowden's gelding faces an interesting newcomer in the shape of WHISKEY YANKEE. The Sam Thomas stable continue to be in excellent form and the four-year-old is expected to relish conditions being a full-brother to a strong stayer in Ed Keeper. The Hawkstonian is noted too.

The pair with prior experience set a fair standard but newcomer WHISKEY YANKEE appeals on paper for a yard boasting a 22% strike rate in this discipline in recent seasons and he could be the answer in receipt of his handy 4-y-o weight concession. Of those with prior form, Kosac d'Oudairies is also high on the shortlist equipped with a first-time hood.

This could go to the newcomer WHISKEY YANKEE, whose in-form trainer Sam Thomas does very well in bumpers.

17:25 Ffos Las NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Dundalk Handicap 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	4 1st (4) (11/4 +31%) Volatile Analyst	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(4) Volatile Analyst 11/4, C&D winner. Latest win here in January. Creditable second of 7 in handicap (10/3) at this C&D 30 days ago, clear of rest. Yard in good form. Should go well again. Upped 10lb for C&D win last month but ran well off this mark since; contender.
2	5 2nd (5) (4/1 -14%) Clonmacash	4 4/1(-14%)	(5) Clonmacash 4/1, Career best when winning 13-runner handicap (3/1) at this C&D 7 days ago, confidently ridden. Needs a couple of these to falter. Career-best C&D win last week but 10lb rise makes this tough.
3	3 3rd (3) (13/2 -8%) Shoot To Kill	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(3) Shoot To Kill 13/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in December. Bit below form third of 13 in claimer (4/1) at this course (8f) 14 days ago. Stable having good spell. Others more persuasive. Dual C&D winner close to best in claimer here recently; has his chance.
4	9 4th (9) (10/1 -25%) Solomon Coop	10 10/1(-25%)	(9) Solomon Coop 10/1, First run since leaving Miss Natalia Lupini when didn't need to improve to win 8-runner maiden at this course (8f, 9/1) 16 days ago. Recent maiden winner here on yard debut; drop back in trip should be no problem.
5th	2 5th (2) (2/1 +43%) Elegant Madame	2 2/1(+43%)	(2) Elegant Madame 2/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 11/4, good second of 9 in handicap at this course (8f) 21 days ago, clear of rest. Enters calculations. Very consistent filly, narrow losses here last twice at 1m; has to be respected.
6th	1 6th (1) (10/1 -67%) Anvika	10 10/1(-67%)	(1) Anvika 10/1, Course winner. 7/2, sixth of 7 in handicap at this C&D 30 days ago. Has good chance on form. Not much luck in running here latest, previous second gives her a shout; nice draw.
7th	10 7th (10) (150/1 -127%) La Tulipe Noire	150 150/1(-127%)	(10) La Tulipe Noire 150/1, Course winner. Ninth of 10 in handicap at this course (12f, 66/1) 32 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Maiden winner here, trip too far here last month.
8th	6 8th (6) (66/1 -371%) El Bello	66 66/1(-371%)	(6) El Bello 66/1, Unreliable type. 3-time C&D winner. 125/1, twelfth of 14 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 177 days ago. Off 177 days. Rejoined yard after leaving LeanneBreen. Triple C&D winner but long absent and may need this.
9th	7 9th (7) (20/1 +50%) Catherine Chroi	20 20/1(+50%)	(7) Catherine Chroi 20/1, C&D winner. Six wins from 19 runs last year. Eleven runs since last win in 2024. Eleventh of 14 in handicap (25/1) at this C&D. Off 93 days. Must improve. C&D winner back from a break with Keane booked.

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VOLATILE ANALYST has been running consistently well in course-and-distance handicaps recently and, for an eight-year-old, is holding his form well. Just two of the selection's seven wins have come on the all-weather, but he has shown a real liking for this surface in recent months and holds Clonmacash on January form. Clonmacash admittedly stayed on well from off the pace then, although has been raised 10lb following last week's comfortable success. Elegant Madame's only success was gained at this distance as a two-year-old but might ideally prefer a mile. Solomon Coop steps up from a recent maiden win.

Following near-misses over 1m here on her last two starts, ELEGANT MADAME is appealing back at 7f. Solomon Coop made a winning start for this yard in a maiden here recently and he is second choice ahead of Anvika, Clonmacash and Volatile Analyst.

Very competitive but this could be the turn of ELEGANT MADAME after several near misses of late

17:30 Dundalk Handicap 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:45 Southwell Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (28/1 -100%) Stateira	28 28/1(-100%)	(10) Stateira 28/1, €60,000 foal, €70,000 yearling, Persian King filly. Dam, French 9f winner, half-sister to very smart winner up to 2¼m Desert Skyline out of smart 10.5f-12.5f winner Diamond Tango. Yard also saddles Western Ruler. 70,000euros yearling; stable also runs Western Ruler; market informative.
2	1 2nd (1) (7/4 +13%) Cavolo Nero	1.75 7/4(+13%)	(1) Cavolo Nero 7/4, Make Believe gelding who proved very professional and was able to make a winning start in 8-runner maiden at this C&D (7/1) 45 days ago, showing a good attitude to reel in the favourite late on. Penalised but should have more to offer. Knuckled down well for half-length win in C&D maiden 45 days ago; open to progress.
3	3 3rd (3) (1/1 +71%) Bozeman	1 1/1(+71%)	(3) Bozeman 1/1, Mehmas gelding who showed plenty to work on when fifth of 13 in novice (3/1) at Kempton (7f) on debut 51 days ago, running on late having been left poorly placed. Sure to progress with that initial outing under his belt for a top yard. Form of Kempton effort has substance; interesting with improvement on the cards.
4	4 4th (4) (16/1 +20%) Mapplethorpe	16 16/1(+20%)	(4) Mapplethorpe 16/1, Study of Man colt. Half-brother to winner up to 7.4f Proud Archi and 7f-1m winner George Morland. Dam 7f-8.6f winner. Study Of Man half-brother to two winners, out of a Listed scorer; check the betting.
5th	2 5th (2) (40/1 -21%) American State	40 40/1(-21%)	(2) American State 40/1, €42,000 foal, €60,000 2-y-o, Arizona gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6f winner Grande Marques. 60,000euros (breeze-up) 2yo; by Arizona; one of several newcomers in the field.
6th	7 6th (7) (28/1 -180%) Mullwarchar	28 28/1(-180%)	(7) Mullwarchar 28/1, 9/2, still green and failed to progress from debut when fifth of 9 in maiden at Lingfield (8f, AW) 8 weeks ago, running on. His future surely lies over further than this. Holds a fighting chance on the bare form he's shown at Wolverhampton and Lingfield.
7th	5 7th (5) (10/1 -54%) Western Ruler	10 10/1(-54%)	(5) Western Ruler 10/1, 62,000 gns yearling, Acclamation gelding. Brother to useful winner up to 1m Exquisite Acclaim. Dam sprint maiden half-sister to very smart 5f/6f winner Maarek out of smart winner up to 6f (including at 2 yrs) Ruby Rocket. Wide stall to overcome on debut but ticks plenty boxes. 62,000gns yearling; one of two newcomers for this yard; market instructive.
8th	9 8th (9) (28/1 +15%) Pure Imagination	28 28/1(+15%)	(9) Pure Imagination 28/1, €47,000 yearling, Kodiac filly. Half-sister to 2 winners, including useful 1m winner Imperial Sands. Dam ran once in France. 47,000euros yearling; half-sister to two AW winners; should take well to the surface.
9th	11 9th (11) (150/1 -200%) Wayward Daughter	150 150/1(-200%)	(11) Wayward Daughter 150/1, €4,500 yearling, Unfortunately filly. Half-sister to several winners, including smart 2-y-o 7f winner Crius and 1m winner Turbulence. Dam 2-y-o 1m winner. Likely outsider on debut. 4,500euros yearling; not particularly interesting, judged on purchase price.
10th	8 10th (8) (25/1 -213%) Dynamic Charge	25 25/1(-213%)	(8) Dynamic Charge 25/1, 11/2 and tongue strap on, showed ability but was in need of the experience when fourth of 9 in novice at Lingfield (7f, AW) on debut 59 days ago. Open to progress. Recorded a modest RPR at Lingfield but shaped encouragingly and may improve.

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CAVOLO NERO scored in the style of a promising individual when landing the spoils over this track and trip on his debut last month and, with the promise of more to come, he gets the vote to bring up a double. Bozeman caught the eye when staying on into fifth over this trip at Kempton on his debut and the son of Mehmas warrants the utmost respect for the Ralph Beckett team. Western Ruler is respected too.

CAVOLO NERO proved very professional when making a winning debut over C&D just over 6 weeks ago and, with improvement on the cards, James Ferguson's charge gets the nod to remain unbeaten at the expense of Bozeman, who was left poorly placed but showed plenty to work on when fifth at Kempton on debut last month. Andrew Balding saddles a couple of newcomers and market support should be noted.

As regards the runners with experience, C&D winner Cavolo Nero holds obvious claims while BOZEMAN is an interesting alternative.

17:45 Southwell Stakes (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Dundalk Maiden 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	2 1st (2) (2/1 +20%) Athlumney Warrior	2 2/1(+20%)	(2) Athlumney Warrior 2/1, Promising type. Second of 14 in maiden (9/1) at this C&D on debut 28 days ago, no match for winner. Likely to improve. Runner-up over C&D on debut, holds an edge over Lady Lilac, should not be far away.
2	11 2nd (11) (9/2 0%) J M's Joy	4.5 9/2(0%)	(11) J M's Joy 9/2, Fair filly. Remains a maiden after 7 Flat runs. Creditable second of 14 in maiden at this course (7f, 7/1) 77 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Patrick Martin. Placed three times for Pat Martin including over 7f here in December, gets this trip.
3	12 3rd (12) (40/1 -186%) Lady Lilac	40 40/1(-186%)	(12) Lady Lilac 40/1, Once-raced filly. Fourth of 14 in maiden (100/1) at this C&D on debut 28 days ago, not knocked about. Should improve. Made a promising debut at this venue, may struggle to reverse form with Athlumney Warrior.
4	9 4th (9) (11/4 +0%) Ze Do Asfalto	2.75 11/4(+0%)	(9) Ze Do Asfalto 11/4, Lightly-raced colt. Very good second of 5 in minor event (7/1) at this course (7f) 21 days ago, very much having run of race. Big player. Second on all three starts over 7f at this track, from a team doing well here lately.
5th	10 5th (10) (40/1 -21%) Can I Kiss You	40 40/1(-21%)	(10) Can I Kiss You 40/1, €14,000 yearling, Kodi Bear filly. Sister to winner up to 1m The Kodi Kid and 7f winner The Bear Trap. Dam, 7f winner, half-sister to very smart winner up to 1m Aldaary. Yard's newcomers tend to come on for a run. Sister to winners The Kodi Kid and The Bear Trap; dam 7f AW winner, may need experience.
6th	8 6th (8) (80/1 -100%) Leopold The First	80 80/1(-100%)	(8) Leopold The First 80/1, 3,500 gns yearling, Ulysses gelding. Closely related to 1½m winner Choral Work and 1½m winner Made of Gold. Entitled to come on for the run. Closely related to two winners, dam a maiden half-sister to a Group 2-winning stayer.
7th	3 7th (3) (50/1 -52%) Captain Ciano	50 50/1(-52%)	(3) Captain Ciano 50/1, Twice-raced gelding. Fifth of 14 in maiden at this C&D (25/1) 28 days ago, met some trouble. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Only a neck behind Lady Lilac four weeks ago but the pair are held by Athlumney Warrior.
8th	1 8th (1) (28/1 -75%) All Told	28 28/1(-75%)	(1) All Told 28/1, Twice-raced gelding. 9/2, seventh of 10 in maiden at this C&D 49 days ago, having to pick way through. Open to improvement. Slowly away in two C&D maidens at this venue; quite well supported on second start.
9th	5 9th (5) (33/1 -83%) Flynn Ryder	33 33/1(-83%)	(5) Flynn Ryder 33/1, Once-raced gelding. 100/1, fifth of 14 in maiden at this course (6f) on debut 70 days ago, never nearer. Significantly up in trip and should have more to offer. Shaped quite well after starting slowly in a 6f maiden here ten weeks ago, should improve.
10th	4 10th (4) (7/2 +86%) Fantazy Man	3.5 7/2(+86%)	(4) Fantazy Man 7/2, €5,000 yearling, €15,000 2-y-o, Shaman gelding. Half-brother to 8.7f-2m winner Local Whisky and 9.4f winner La Juliana. Dam, 14.5f winner, half-sister to smart 1¼m winner Speedy Boarding. Watch the betting for clues. Half-brother to three winners, dam a half-sister to 1m2f Group 1 winner Speedy Boarding.
11th	13 11th (13) (20/1 -25%) Little Boo Thing	20 20/1(-25%)	(13) Little Boo Thing 20/1, €44,000 yearling, Calyx filly. Half-sister to smart 5f winner Dun Na Sead and 6f-7.3f winner Lord Dudley. Dam 7f/1m winner. One of 3 for the Joseph O'Brien yard and market should point the way. Half-sister to Dun Na Sead a 5f Group 3 scorer at this venue in 2023, interesting.
12th	14 12th (14) (14/1 -75%) Magnolia Drive	14 14/1(-75%)	(14) Magnolia Drive 14/1, Once-raced filly. Tenth of 14 in maiden (9/1) at this course (7f) on debut 77 days ago, never nearer. Open to progress. Noted staying on late over 7f here in December, plenty to find with runner-up J M's Joy.
13th	7 13th (7) (200/1 -100%) Highway Sixty One	200 200/1(-100%)	(7) Highway Sixty One 200/1, Twice-raced colt. Eleventh of 13 in maiden at Down Royal (7f, good, 100/1), slowly away. Off 8 months. Towards the back in outings at Roscommon and Down Royal last season, unlikely to feature.
14th	6 14th (6) (14/1 +72%) Fortune And Flair	14 14/1(+72%)	(6) Fortune And Flair 14/1, Far Above gelding. Dam multiple 5f winner (including at 2 yrs). Wears tongue strap. Probably best watched on debut. Dam won seven races and is a half-sister to winners at up to 7f. tongue-tie on for debut.

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ZE DO ASFALTO has shown consistent form in three winter course-and-distance runs. It is concerning that he went unsold for just 4,200gns last October and then contested a November claimer but a reproduction of his recent front-running effort in a decent race might see him difficult to peg back. Athlumney Warrior is out of a winning half-sister to Ascot Gold Cup winner Big Orange and showed nice ability on debut. The first four finishers in that January maiden were unraced (Lady Lilac finished fourth) and while well held by the winner, his rider subsequently reported that his mount was struck into from behind. J M's Joy has useful form and debuts for a new trainer.

The vote goes to ATHLUMNEY WARRIOR, who made an encouraging start to his career when runner-up on debut over this C&D and he is entitled to improve with that experience under his belt. Ze Do Asfalto looks sure to pick up a race sooner rather than later and he is clear second choice. Lady Lilac wasn't far behind the selection in the C&D maiden won by Snapaurum and she is open to improvement, a remark which also applies to Magnolia Drive.

After three second placings over 7f this looks a good opportunity for ZE DO ASFALTO (nap) to step up a place for his in-form stable

18:00 Dundalk Maiden 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:15 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (6/4 +50%) Chola Empire	1.5 6/4(+50%)	(5) Chola Empire 6/4, C&D winner. 10/1, fared better than of late when fourth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 30 days ago. Needs to build on that here. Bounced back with respectable effort last time; dual C&D winner who is on a handy mark.
2	7 2nd (7) (4/1 +38%) Onemorenomore	4 4/1(+38%)	(7) Onemorenomore 4/1, Latest win at Doncaster in October. 7/2, wasn't in the same form with an inexperienced claimer taking over when eighth of 9 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, heavy) back in November, beaten soon after halfway. Each-way claims provided he's ready to roll. Capable of being involved but is still seeking first win away from Doncaster.
3	6 3rd (6) (7/4 +7%) Soames Forsyte	1.75 7/4(+7%)	(6) Soames Forsyte 7/4, Resumed winning ways by a wide margin for in-form yard in 10-runner handicap at this C&D (9/2) 16 days ago, leading over 1f out after very slowly away. Handicapper has reacted with a 6 lb rise but he remains well treated on old form. Has form figures of 131, all at Southwell, since dropped back to 7f; warrants respect.
4	2 4th (2) (12/1 +0%) Lucky Out	12 12/1(+0%)	(2) Lucky Out 12/1, 17/2, never-dangerous last of 5 in minor event at Roscommon (10.4f, soft) back in October, missing break. Makes all-weather debut. Market check advised on first run for yard after leaving Thomas Mullins. Irish filly; on a workable mark, assuming she takes well to AW on debut for new stable.
5th	4 5th (4) (14/1 +30%) Guy Fawkes	14 14/1(+30%)	(4) Guy Fawkes 14/1, 12/1, well held making turf debut on first outing since leaving Jane Chapple-Hyam after 5 months off when eleventh of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 6 months ago. First run for yard after leaving George Scott. Tongue strap on 1st time. C&D winner on debut; has failed to progress; tongue-tie added on debut for third yard.

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Ten Commitments is effective over 7f and is notable debuting for Scott Dixon off 6lb higher than his Kempton success over a mile when last seen. However, the thriving SOAMES FORSYTE is hard to overlook after scoring comprehensively over C&D 16 days ago. His revised rating demands more but his proven course form earns him the vote. Onemorenomore can also figure for a place.

SOAMES FORSYTE added a second success this winter to his tally over C&D earlier in the month and, remaining well treated on old form, Michael Herrington's 6-y-o can make it 3 wins from his last 4 outings. The main threat may emerge from Ten Commitments, who was last seen in winning action at Kempton in October and has since joined Scott Dixon. Onemorenomore is picked for third.

In-form SOAMES FORSYTE (nap) is taken to record another C&D success. Chola Empire is second pick.

18:15 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Dundalk Stakes 11f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (7/4 +13%) Dallas Star	1.75 7/4(+13%)	(1) Dallas Star 7/4, Useful colt. Returned from 6 months off to win Group 3 Ballysax at Leopardstown last April. Tailed off in Derby at Epsom 8 weeks later. Not seen since but evidently very capable when fresh. Makes polytrack debut. Shock Ballysax winner didn't stay in Derby; runs well fresh, big player if handling AW.
2	4 2nd (4) (4/1 -60%) San Andreas	4 4/1(-60%)	(4) San Andreas 4/1, Useful veteran who added 2 more course wins in December. Found out by a drop to 7f here last time but big player now stepping back up in trip. Inadequate trip last time so more expected from prolific winner back to ideal distance.
2	3 2nd (3) (7/2 +0%) Persian Bliss	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(3) Persian Bliss 7/2, Raced only at Dundalk, posting a useful effort when taking his record to 3-5 in 2m handicap 21 days ago, keeping on well. Significantly back down in trip. David Egan seems to prefer Dallas Star. 3-5 here but recent wins over further; bit to find with stablemate Dallas Star on figures.
4	2 4th (2) (9/4 +50%) Barnso	2.25 9/4(+50%)	(2) Barnso 9/4, Useful gelding. Course winner. 10/1, creditable fifth of 22 in handicap at Leopardstown (13f, good). Off 167 days. Progressive staying handicapper last year; trip on seasonal return probably not ideal.
5th	5 5th (5) (25/1 -56%) Solomon	25 25/1(-56%)	(5) Solomon 25/1, Useful gelding. 10/1, last of 9 in handicap at Ascot (12f, good to soft). Off 174 days. First run for yard after leaving William Haggas. Ex Willie Haggas-trained 4yo; back to best trip on yard debut so don't rule out.

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BARNSO has 4lb to find with Dallas Star on adjusted ratings and would prefer a longer distance, but is suited by this surface and is capable. Winner of a lesser handicap over this distance last May, he subsequently finishing third at Listed level last August and defeated plenty rivals when finishing fifth in a valuable handicap on Champions Weekend in September. Ballysax Stakes winner Dallas Star disappointed when last seen in the Derby and while a much better horse than the selection, looks a soft-ground type and will have bigger spring targets. In-form stablemate Persian Bliss would prefer a longer distance, while the reliable San Andreas should get involved.

SAN ANDREAS is at the veteran stage now but is still very capable, particularly here, and can make the most of the weight he receives from returning Ballysax winner Dallas Star, who hasn't been seen finishing down the field in the Epsom Derby.

Long absent DALLAS STAR drops back in trip for his seasonal debut and if handling the surface could prove hard to beat

18:30 Dundalk Stakes 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:45 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (11/4 -47%) King Of Ithaca	2.75 11/4(-47%)	(3) King Of Ithaca 11/4, Successful twice over C&D last year and remained in good heart, looking a shade unlucky in coming from a long way back when close-up third of 9 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 39 days ago. Capable of defying this sort of mark on that evidence and he's shortlisted here. Record over 1312 over C&D; very close third at Kempton most recently; solid claims.
2	4 2nd (4) (11/2 +35%) Secret Strength	5.5 11/2(+35%)	(4) Secret Strength 11/2, Gambled on following a yard switch/6 months off when landing 8-runner handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 3/1) 56 days ago, getting the race run to suit and staying on to lead close home. Remains with handicapping scope following a 4 lb rise but this does look tougher. Won at Lingfield eight weeks ago on stable debut; Southwell is an unknown.
3	6 3rd (6) (7/2 +13%) Mereside Madness	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(6) Mereside Madness 7/2, Gained a third career victory in refitted blinkers at Newcastle (7f) on penultimate start and again ran creditably back up in the weights when runner-up at that track/trip 8 days ago, headed late on. Another holding claims in a competitive heat. Good second at Newcastle last week and is due to go up 1lb in future; respected.
4	8 4th (8) (11/1 +21%) Bomb Squad	11 11/1(+21%)	(8) Bomb Squad 11/1, Enjoying a fine winter, resuming winning ways in 10-runner C&D handicap 7 days ago, leading final 1f and keeping on. Clearly in rude health but this a more demanding assignment under a penalty. All wins in Class 6, latest over C&D last week; no certainty to defy a 4lb penalty.
5th	2 5th (2) (7/2 +36%) Cliffcake	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(2) Cliffcake 7/2, 5-time course winner. 13/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, capitalised on his reduced mark to win 9-runner handicap at this course (6.1f) 16 days ago, unchallenged. Handicapper has reacted but likely he can give another good account. Took well to first-time cheekpieces in 6f event here this month; effective over 7f.
6th	1 6th (1) (13/2 +54%) Golden Pharaoh	6.5 13/2(+54%)	(1) Golden Pharaoh 13/2, Mixed bag in handful of turf starts upon joining this yard last summer but stepped up on a recent run from further reduced mark when fifth of 12 in a C&D handicap 6 days ago. Further ease in class can help here. Ex-French; 0-6 in Britain but ran encouragingly in higher grade over C&D last week.
7th	7 7th (7) (18/1 -29%) Kristal Klear	18 18/1(-29%)	(7) Kristal Klear 18/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in September. Last of 4 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) in November, ridden with a touch more restraint than previously. Not out of things returning from a break. Good spell last August-October featured two wins; disappointing on final outing.

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KING OF ITHACA has won with Rossa Ryan in the saddle before and being reunited with that in-form jockey is a highly persuasive aspect in the favour of the five-year-old. Allied to that, he is already a dual C&D winner that has fared very well with a plumb draw in stall one. Cliffcake made all to win over 6f here last time and should also figure if the cheekpieces have the same impact second time around. Mereside Madness and Bomb Squad are others with place possibilities.

Having bagged a second C&D success in November, KING OF ITHACA again ran well and could arguably be considered a shade unlucky when third at Kempton on his latest start 39 days ago, just failing having come from a long way back. He can confirm the promise of that effort and resume winning ways. Cliffcake and Mereside Madness head up the dangers in a competitive heat.

Preference is for KING OF ITHACA, who has solid C&D form. Mereside Madness is second choice.

18:45 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:00 Dundalk Maiden 11f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	9 1st (9) (1/1 +17%) Heather	1 1/1(+17%)	(9) Heather 1/1, Promising type. 9/4, second of 11 in maiden at this course (8f) on debut 79 days ago, running on. Significantly up in trip. Sets the bar pretty high. Sister to Latrobe; just denied over 1m on debut; longer trip sure to suit.
2	7 2nd (7) (10/1 -25%) What's Your Game	10 10/1(-25%)	(7) What's Your Game 10/1, Thrice-raced colt. Fifth of 13 in maiden (10/3) over C&D 30 days ago. Still has a bit to prove but riding arrangements suggest he is the pick of the Murray trio.
3	11 3rd (11) (66/1 -230%) Sottsands	66 66/1(-230%)	(11) Sottsands 66/1, Thrice-raced filly. 66/1 and visored for 1st time, fourth of 11 in maiden at this course (8f) 7 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Steady improvement over shorter trips; fair bit more needed now upped in trip.
4	4 4th (4) (13/2 +7%) Palavar	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(4) Palavar 13/2, Once-raced gelding. 14/1, sixth of 13 in maiden at this C&D on debut 30 days ago, not knocked about. Open to progress. Mild C&D debut promise last month; more expected of now.
5th	10 5th (10) (22/1 -120%) Saxon Belle	22 22/1(-120%)	(10) Saxon Belle 22/1, €30,000 yearling, resold €40,000 yearling, Saxon Warrior filly. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. Newcomer from a leading stable who needs checking out in the betting. Saxon Warrior filly for whom market best guide on debut.
6th	8 6th (8) (400/1 -300%) Alumni Lia	400 400/1(-300%)	(8) Alumni Lia 400/1, Modest filly. Tongue strap on for 1st time, tenth of 11 in maiden (66/1) at this course (8f) 7 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Stiff task. Has looked limited in six starts, handicaps more likely her thing.
7th	5 7th (5) (13/2 +46%) Quickshot	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(5) Quickshot 13/2, $100,000 yearling, Uncle Mo colt. Brother to minor US winner and half-brother to several winners, including 2-y-o Grade 1 7f winner Sweet Loretta. Dam US 2-y-o 6f winner. The betting should help guide to expectations. Newcomer bred for the surface, yard in form and market positivity has to be respected.
8th	1 8th (1) (22/1 -120%) Angelo Pio	22 22/1(-120%)	(1) Angelo Pio 22/1, Promising sort. Fourth of 11 in maiden (33/1) at this course (8f) 14 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Should progress. Encouraging staying-on fourth over 1m a fortnight ago; improvement likely upped in trip.
9th	2 9th (2) (20/1 +0%) Dreamed To Dream	20 20/1(+0%)	(2) Dreamed To Dream 20/1, 20/1, sixth of 12 in maiden at this course (8f) on debut. Off 112 days. Significantly up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Joseph O'Brien. Should improve. Not discredited on 1m debut here in November for Joseph O'Brien; changed yards since.
10th	12 10th (12) (14/1 -211%) Study The Lady	14 14/1(-211%)	(12) Study The Lady 14/1, Promising sort. Fifth of 14 in maiden (5/4) at this course (8f). Off 98 days. Significantly up in trip. Likely capable of better and completes a strong hand in this for the stable. Beaten favourite on both 2yo runs; upped in trip and needs to improve for it.
11th	3 11th (3) (250/1 -400%) Gold Dublooms	250 250/1(-400%)	(3) Gold Dublooms 250/1, Ten Sovereigns gelding who is a likely outsider on debut. Newcomer likely best watched.
12th	6 12th (6) (20/1 +20%) Rei De Rocko	20 20/1(+20%)	(6) Rei De Rocko 20/1, €21,000 yearling, Mendelssohn gelding. Dam French/US 5f/6f (including at 2 yrs) winner, second in Criterium de Maisons-Laffitte. Newcomer for whom market likely best guide.

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QUICKSHOT has a fine pedigree and represents a yard which is doing very well at this course in recent weeks. By a leading sire, a half-sister won an American Grade 1 as a juvenile and while Amo Racing's jockey bookings muddy the waters somewhat, the selection is owned in partnership and, in any case, it would be disappointing if he wasn't better than 70-rated What's Your Game. Blue-blooded Heather is a half-sister to Irish Derby winner Latrobe and two other black-type performers. She showed nice ability on debut. Angelo Pio and Dreamed To Dream are noted too.

This looks a good chance for HEATHER to go one better than on debut. Her stablemate Study The Lady and Joseph O'Brien pair Palavar and Angelo Pio may provide the main opposition unless the betting speaks strongly in the favour of one of the newcomers.

A fairly decent maiden in which HEATHER could take a fair bit of beating now upped in trip

19:00 Dundalk Maiden 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:15 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 12f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (7/4 +0%) Sax Appeal	1.75 7/4(+0%)	(3) Sax Appeal 7/4, Eased in weights and back to form with blinkers enlisted, winning back-to-back Wolverhampton handicaps at this trip in recent weeks. Definite claims again in hat-trick bid having been nudged up 4 lb. Something to spare when winning in these blinkers the last twice and he's a key player.
2	5 2nd (5) (9/1 +18%) Lexington Knight	9 9/1(+18%)	(5) Lexington Knight 9/1, Unreliable type. 22/1, typically raced lazily when 4¾ lengths fifth of 9 to Sax Appeal in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 17 days ago, left behind home turn. Others more persuasive. Fair fifth at Wolverhampton last time but needs a bigger performance today.
3	1 3rd (1) (3/1 +10%) Charlie's Choice	3 3/1(+10%)	(1) Charlie's Choice 3/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 13 runs last year. 12/1, career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 11 days ago. Big shout again turned out under a penalty. Three wins from his last six starts and this progressive 5yo is respected under a penalty.
4	2 4th (2) (7/4 +50%) Hitched	1.75 7/4(+50%)	(2) Hitched 7/4, Seven wins from 25 Flat runs, the latest win at Lingfield (10f) in January. 17/2, good second of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 12 days ago, edged out final 50 yds. Consistency hard to knock and possibilities if seeing out the longer trip. Enjoying fine AW campaign at 1m-1m2f; stamina to prove; can have big say if seeing it out.
5th	6 5th (6) (20/1 +0%) Haliphon	20 20/1(+0%)	(6) Haliphon 20/1, Seventh of 9 in handicap at Kempton (16f, 12/1) 37 days ago, no extra final 1f. Step back down in trip a likely plus now but others appeal that bit more for win purposes. Some fair runs this winter but now 0-10 and others arrive with more compelling credentials.
6th	4 6th (4) (18/1 -50%) Ocean Heights	18 18/1(-50%)	(4) Ocean Heights 18/1, 14/1, not seen to best effect after 3 months off when 12 lengths last of 9 to Sax Appeal in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 17 days ago, denied a run over 2f out and never dangerous. Better showing anticipated. Down to a dangerous mark but well beaten at Wolverhampton recently following a break.

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The family tradition of excelling with middle-distance horses has only been enhanced since Charlie Johnston took over the training license from his father, and although SAX APPEAL has limitations, he is still on a feasible mark and this could be a good piece of placement as he bids to complete a hat-trick off just 4lb higher than for the latest of his two recent Wolverhampton successes. Charlie's Choice also won at the same venue latest and is feared most under a 5lb penalty. Hitched is another solid option.

SAX APPEAL has been revitalised by the application of blinkers, registering back-to-back victories over this sort of trip at Wolverhampton in recent weeks, and he looks up to completing the hat-trick. David Simcock's fellow in-form pair Charlie's Choice and Hitched can provide chief resistance.

Having posted two convincing wins at Wolverhampton since the blinkers went on, SAX APPEAL can make it 3-3 in the headgear.

19:15 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:30 Dundalk Handicap 12f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	12 1st (12) (12/1 -60%) Tara Power	12 12/1(-60%)	(12) Tara Power 12/1, Course winner. One win from 40 Flat runs. Creditable fourth of 14 in handicap (10/1) at this course (8f) 21 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Not taken lightly. 40-race maiden whose best form is at 1m.
2	3 2nd (3) (11/2 +0%) Nusra	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(3) Nusra 11/2, C&D winner. 12/1, good 2 lengths third of 14 to Omakase in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Merits consideration. Consistent here of late; one to consider.
3	8 3rd (8) (3/1 -33%) Omakase	3 3/1(-33%)	(8) Omakase 3/1, Improved on recent efforts to win 14-runner handicap at this C&D (16/1) 21 days ago, suited by increase in trip. Shortlist material. Recent C&D winner on trip debut; 4lb rise seems fair and one for the shortlist.
4	4 4th (4) (4/1 +27%) Doctor Grace	4 4/1(+27%)	(4) Doctor Grace 4/1, Course winner. First run for this yard when creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f, 7/1) 7 days ago. Enters calculations for McGuinness. Last week's yard debut encouraging given slow start; could go well if getting level break.
5th	10 5th (10) (15/2 +25%) Bright Start	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(10) Bright Start 15/2, Remains a maiden after 25 Flat runs. Twenty six runs since last win in 2021. 15/2, creditable 4¼ lengths seventh of 14 to Omakase in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Long losing run; better recent efforts over further so may not appreciate drop in trip.
6th	9 6th (9) (10/1 +0%) Latin	10 10/1(+0%)	(9) Latin 10/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Creditable third of 14 in handicap (33/1) at this course (10.7f) 7 days ago. Solid recent efforts give him place claims.
7th	6 7th (6) (11/1 +31%) Flier	11 11/1(+31%)	(6) Flier 11/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Creditable fifth of 14 in handicap (40/1) at this C&D 16 days ago, left poorly placed. Maiden came home well over 1m4f here 16 days ago which was encouraging.
8th	15 8th (15) (28/1 +72%) Zentopia	28 28/1(+72%)	(15) Zentopia 28/1, 80/1, fifth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 42 days ago. RESERVE. 34-rated maiden of little account; reserve.
9th	5 9th (5) (66/1 -136%) Enquire Within	66 66/1(-136%)	(5) Enquire Within 66/1, Latest win at Down Royal in September. Sixteenth of 20 in handicap at Navan (14f, good to soft, 50/1). Off 128 days. Back from winter break for rare AW start and likely best watched.
10th	11 10th (11) (33/1 +18%) Spirit Of Paradise	33 33/1(+18%)	(11) Spirit Of Paradise 33/1, 14/1, first run since leaving Noel Meade when thirteenth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f) 21 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Hooded for 1st time. Decent run over C&D a year ago; better for recent comeback run and hood now tried.
11th	7 11th (7) (4/1 +43%) Lauroline	4 4/1(+43%)	(7) Lauroline 4/1, Respectable fourth of 13 in claimer at this course (10.7f, 5/1) 32 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Paul Flynn. 22-race maiden; okay run in claimer here last month and switched yards since; opposable.
12th	1 12th (1) (50/1 -257%) Pons Aelius	50 50/1(-257%)	(1) Pons Aelius 50/1, Latest win at Beverley in August. Last of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f, 6/1). Off 126 days. Down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Charlie Johnston. Three of six wins in Britain for the Johnston's were on the AW; best watched on yard debut.
13th	13 13th (13) (100/1 -100%) Carslake	100 100/1(-100%)	(13) Carslake 100/1, Seventeenth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.4f, heavy, 33/1) 59 days ago. Down in trip. Rejoined yard after leaving Charles Byrnes. Poor on last Flat outing. Modest performer under all codes; first start for yard and 5lb wrong.

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OMAKASE benefitted from both a drop in the ratings and stepping up to this distance when scoring here earlier this month, and might follow up. Following a busy juvenile campaign, the selection went awol for 1,391 days but returned to action last October when showing consistent form over short distances. She beat today's rival Nusra into third when upped in trip here recently and while 4lb higher today, she remains a fraction unexposed despite being a seven-year-old. Nusra should again run her usual honest race, while Doctor Grace is also noteworthy.

OMAKASE should have more to offer at this trip so a 4 lb rise for her C&D win earlier in the month may not prevent her following up. Nusra ran well for third behind the selection last time and is second choice ahead of Doctor Grace and Tara Power.

Having scored on her first attempt at this trip here 3 weeks ago OMAKASE can confirm that form with third-placed Nusra

19:30 Dundalk Handicap 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:45 Southwell Stakes (Class 5) 11f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (4/7 +100%) Tribal Act	0.571429 4/7(+100%)	(1) Tribal Act 4/7, Promising type. Won 8-runner maiden (11/10) at Kempton (11f) 37 days ago, driven clear. Useful prospect who should prove hard to beat despite a penalty. Bolted up at Kempton on second start and should be tough to beat under a 7lb penalty.
2	9 2nd (9) (7/4 +50%) Lady Vivian	1.75 7/4(+50%)	(9) Lady Vivian 7/4, 5/1, showed promise amidst greenness when fifth of 10 in novice at Lingfield (1m, AW) on debut in November. Significantly up in trip. Should progress. 160,000gns Camelot filly who could be a big improver now up in trip on her second start.
3	6 3rd (6) (50/1 -52%) Tetsworth	50 50/1(-52%)	(6) Tetsworth 50/1, 66/1, fair form when third of 5 in 1½m course novice on debut 21 days ago. This demands more. 66-1 third of five over C&D three weeks ago on debut; has an each-way shout.
4	5 4th (5) (15/2 -67%) Paratrooper	7.5 15/2(-67%)	(5) Paratrooper 15/2, Promising sort. Second of 5 in novice at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 11/2) on debut 25 days ago. Open to improvement for top yard. Frankel colt who was a promising second on debut and could play a leading role.
5th	10 5th (10) (20/1 -150%) Luxmundi	20 20/1(-150%)	(10) Luxmundi 20/1, Sea The Moon filly. Half-sister to winner abroad by New Bay. Dam, 1¼m/10.4f winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 1¾m Precious Ramotswe. Noteworthy newcomer. Filly who faces a tough assignment on debut but is in top hands and could run well.
6th	7 6th (7) (50/1 -213%) Wise Counsellor	50 50/1(-213%)	(7) Wise Counsellor 50/1, Nathaniel gelding. Half-brother to 7f winner Griffin Park. Dam, 5f winner, half-sister to useful performer up to 1¾m Shailene. From a leading stable but will need to be useful to win this on debut. Half-brother to 7f AW winner Griffin Park (RPR 72); in a warm race on debut.
7th	2 7th (2) (40/1 -60%) City Landscape	40 40/1(-60%)	(2) City Landscape 40/1, 40/1 and blinkered/tongue tied, fair form when third of 5 in novice at Newcastle (1m) on debut 38 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Encouraging third over 1m on last month's debut; each-way shout if seeing out longer trip.
8th	3 8th (3) (250/1 -150%) Fornido	250 250/1(-150%)	(3) Fornido 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. 100/1, well-beaten seventh of 8 to Tribal Act in maiden at Kempton (11f) 37 days ago. Triple-figure odds and unable to make an impact when 7th last month on first two starts.
9th	4 9th (4) (125/1 -89%) Jedhi Knight	125 125/1(-89%)	(4) Jedhi Knight 125/1, Sir Percy gelding. Dam, 1½m-1¾m winner, half-sister to very smart performer up to 2m Marmelo, runner-up in Melbourne Cup. A watching brief is advised on debut. This newcomer could have a bright future but he may be one for further down the line.
10th	8 10th (8) (250/1 -150%) Bovey Belle	250 250/1(-150%)	(8) Bovey Belle 250/1, Nathaniel filly. Dam French 1½m winner out of useful 1½m/12.4f winner (stayed 15f) Shada. Likely outsider. Dam French 1m4f winner (RPR 82); makes debut in useful race; probably best watched.

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TRIBAL ACT impressed when coming away to record a wide margin success at Kempton last month and the son of Sea The Stars, who is related to a couple of useful types, looks more than capable of defying a penalty. Paratrooper kept on into second over the extended 1m1f at Wolverhampton on his debut but he can be more potent now upped in trip, while Lady Vivian, who cost 160,000gns as a yearling, warrants a market check having spent 107 days on the sidelines.

TRIBAL ACT looked good in a maiden over this trip at Kempton last month and looks up to defying a penalty. Paratrooper is the obvious chief threat after his encouraging debut at Wolverhampton at the beginning of the month. Lady Vivian has the potential to leave her Lingfield debut behind for Ralph Beckett, while well-bred William Haggas newcomer Luxmundi needs monitoring in the betting.

Godolphin's TRIBAL ACT was impressive at Kempton last month on his second start and can defy a penalty and follow up.

19:45 Southwell Stakes (Class 5) 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:15 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (7/1 -8%) Bank On Kent	7 7/1(-8%)	(4) Bank On Kent 7/1, Below form fourth of 9 in handicap at this course (5f, 13/2) 22 days ago, never nearer. Back up in trip and he's in with an each-way shout. Remains a maiden after 13 starts but placed a few times and might not be far away.
2	9 2nd (9) (22/1 +45%) Sandinyourshoes	22 22/1(+45%)	(9) Sandinyourshoes 22/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 9 in novice (200/1) at Newcastle (6f) 36 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Well beaten thus far but has useful pedigree and goes handicapping off a basement mark.
3	5 3rd (5) (11/4 +31%) Love Games	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(5) Love Games 11/4, Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 7/2) 14 days ago. Place possibilities. Fair fourth over 7f at Newcastle last time and this drop back in trip looks the right move.
4	8 4th (8) (13/2 +74%) Martha Costello	6.5 13/2(+74%)	(8) Martha Costello 13/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 33/1, seventh of 11 in maiden at Newcastle (6f) 13 days ago, slowly away. Makes handicap debut. Only seventh on her three starts but a market check is advised on handicap debut.
5th	6 5th (6) (15/8 +38%) Hype Merchant	1.875 15/8(+38%)	(6) Hype Merchant 15/8, Lightly-raced maiden. Very good second of 7 in handicap (6/1) at Chelmsford City (7f) 15 days ago. Likely to make a bold bid to go one better, provided that he proves equally effective on this surface. Runner-up over 7f at Chelmsford when back from a break & this drop back in trip could suit.
6th	2 6th (2) (80/1 -60%) College Witch	80 80/1(-60%)	(2) College Witch 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 11 in novice at this course (7.1f, 400/1) 14 days ago. Sizeable step forward needed now pitched into a handicap. Goes handicapping off a lowly mark but others have more compelling claims.
7th	11 7th (11) (80/1 +20%) Baby Rover	80 80/1(+20%)	(11) Baby Rover 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 100/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at this course (5f) 22 days ago, slowly away. Back up in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Has shown little across her five starts; cheekpieces go on.
8th	7 8th (7) (17/2 -42%) Due Respect	8.5 17/2(-42%)	(7) Due Respect 17/2, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving Michael Butler when a below-par fourth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 3/1) 15 days ago. Likely player if handling this surface. Didn't threaten on stable debut but well backed; interesting to see if supporters return.
9th	1 9th (1) (15/2 -114%) Sun Keeper	7.5 15/2(-114%)	(1) Sun Keeper 15/2, Lightly-raced winner. 5/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 10 days ago. Will need to pull out more under a penalty here but she's a key player nonetheless. Won at Wolverhampton last week on second handicap start and holds solid claims.
10th	3 10th (3) (33/1 -65%) Tiana Rose	33 33/1(-65%)	(3) Tiana Rose 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/1, eighth of 9 in nursery at Chelmsford City (6f). Off 153 days ahead of this tapeta debut. Others preferred. Fair third on handicap debut in September but off since lesser run later that month.

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The draw hasn't been kind to Sun Keeper, who must shoulder a penalty having opened her account at Wolverhampton recently. She merits respect nonetheless though, but it is HYPE MERCHANT that shades preference. David Loughnane's charge struck the crossbar over 7f on his seasonal return at Chelmsford recently but with a drop in trip likely to suit, he can go one place better. Any market support for handicap debutant Martha Costello would be noteworthy.

Dropping back to 6f should help HYPE MERCHANT, who stepped up on his low-key 2-y-o turf form when runner-up on recent all-weather debut back from a break over 7f at Chelmsford. He makes plenty of appeal off the same mark here. Due Respect failed to justify favouritism when fourth in a handicap on that same Chelmsford card 15 das ago but she's now 2 lb lower and looks dangerous, while recent Wolverhampton scorer Sun Keeper and Bank On Kent are others with claims.

The in-form Alice Haynes struck with SUN KEEPER at Wolverhampton last week and this unexposed filly can follow up under a penalty.

20:15 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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