14:15 Leopardstown Maiden Hurdle 16f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	15 1st (15) (11/2 +15%) Zeeband		5.5 11/2(+15%)																															(15) Zeeband 11/2, Fair hurdler. Remains a maiden after 8 hurdle runs. Respectable sixth of 15 in handicap hurdle (4/1) at Navan (22f, heavy) 21 days ago. Back down in trip. Shown he's capable from mark in 100s in h'caps but this is tougher in maiden company.
2	11 2nd (11) (10/1 -33%) Master Otis		10 10/1(-33%)																															(11) Master Otis 10/1, Fair hurdler. Ninth of 12 in bumper at Naas (18.5f, soft, 16/1) 35 days ago. Switches from bumpers to hurdles. 0-10; promise in C&D maiden hurdle and ran well behind Tullyhill but poor bumper run since.
3	4 3rd (4) (4/9 +56%) Crooked Tannie		0.444444 4/9(+56%)																															(4) Crooked Tannie 4/9, Fairly useful hurdler. 9/1, second of 12 in novice hurdle at Thurles (15.6f, soft) 19 days ago, clear of rest. Leading claims. Won Tipperary bumper last summer and showed he handles this ground when 2nd latest.
4	8 4th (8) (16/1 -33%) Gabriel Ranger		16 16/1(-33%)																															(8) Gabriel Ranger 16/1, Modest hurdler. 13/2, fell in novice hurdle at Thurles (15.6f, soft) 19 days ago looking sure to be placed. In the process of running well before coming down at Thurles last time; may build on that.
5th	13 5th (13) (125/1 -279%) Targa Flavio		125 125/1(-279%)																															(13) Targa Flavio 125/1, Ocovango gelding. Dam (c115/h91) 2½m hurdle winner (stayed 3m). Ocovango gelding; newcomer that is bred for further.
6th	16 6th (16) (33/1 -65%) Banada Bridge		33 33/1(-65%)																															(16) Banada Bridge 33/1, Modest hurdler. Remains a maiden after 19 hurdle runs. Thirteenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Naas (16f, soft, 6/1) 80 days ago. Went close on better ground earlier in season but struggled on testing ground recently.
7th	10 7th (10) (50/1 -525%) Lummi Island		50 50/1(-525%)																															(10) Lummi Island 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 9/1, creditable fifth of 11 in bumper at Listowel (20f, soft) 165 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Distant 3rd in Killarney bumper but didn't build on that at Listowel; off 165 days.
8th	2 8th (2) (16/1 -14%) Brave Adam		16 16/1(-14%)																															(2) Brave Adam 16/1, Twice-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, eighth of 22 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.7f, soft, 50/1) 49 days ago. 50s both starts; shown minor promise but one for h'caps.
9th	12 9th (12) (50/1 -52%) Not My Problem		50 50/1(-52%)																															(12) Not My Problem 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. 200/1, ninth of 14 in novice hurdle at Navan (15.7f, heavy) 21 days ago. Some improvement from low-key debut when 9th 3 weeks ago; needs further progress.
5	5 |B| (5) (200/1 -700%) Desert Cave		200 200/1(-700%)																															(5) Desert Cave 200/1, Once-raced maiden. Fourteenth of 16 in novice hurdle (50/1) at Punchestown (16.7f, heavy) on NH debut 11 days ago. Point winner but was tailed off when 50s on rules debut last week; must leave that behind.
14	14 |F| (14) (250/1 -150%) Who's In Midfield		250 250/1(-150%)																															(14) Who's In Midfield 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fourteenth of 15 in novice hurdle at Thurles (16.5f, good to soft, 200/1) 94 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Triple figure odds both starts so far and shown nothing; now tried with tongue-tie.
9	9 |U| (9) (17/2 -13%) Lord Vader		8.5 17/2(-13%)																															(9) Lord Vader 17/2, Fairly useful Flat winner. Well hel on C&D hurdle debut at the Christmas meeting but his Flat ability provides the hope for better. Flat winner; ran with credit on hurdle bow here, shaping like he would improve for the run.
10th	18 10th (18) (50/1 -317%) Tina Meehan		50 50/1(-317%)																															(18) Tina Meehan 50/1, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. Tailed-off last of 8 to Tullyhill in listed hurdle at Punchestown (15.9f, heavy, 200/1) 14 days ago. This more realistic. Won Tramore bumper for Willie Mullins; okay yard debut before in too deep latest.
11th	1 11th (1) (250/1 -279%) Ballyeden Close		250 250/1(-279%)																															(1) Ballyeden Close 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. Ninth of 11 in novice hurdle at Naas (18.5f, soft, 250/1) 35 days ago. Tailed off at huge odds in two runs so far and others preferred.
12th	17 12th (17) (200/1 -100%) My Policy		200 200/1(-100%)																															(17) My Policy 200/1, €2,500 3-y-o, Policy Maker mare. Dam unraced. Pulled up all four point starts and impossible to build a case for.

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CROOKED TANNIE returned to form when failing to concede 8lb to a Cheltenham-bound winner last month. He defeated today's rival Master Otis easily when 5lb worse off at Tipperary last July and showed that old sparkle at Thurles. Zeeband was a stayer on the flat but his best hurdles' form was achieved over this distance in January. The nicely-in Gowran runner-up scored subsequently but both he and Clonshire River had been well beaten in a Christmas handicap hurdle. Clonshire River has recent form but might struggle to win. Gabriel Ranger is a dark horse and while beaten four and three-quarter lengths by Master Otis last March, was in contention when falling behind Clonshire River at Thurles. Previously reported to have 'hung violently right' at Punchestown in January, he isn't straightforward but has ability. Master Otis ran well behind easy winner Tullyhill in January but flopped recently. Lord Vader has some heavy-ground flat form but might prefer a sound surface.

A repeat of the form CROOKED TANNIE showed when second at Thurles last time will likely be good enough to go one better now. Clonshire River is another who arrives on the back of a runner-up effort at Thurles and rates an obvious threat. The shortlist is completed by Lord Vader whose Flat ability provides him with the potential to leave his C&D hurdle debut form behind.

GABRIEL RANGER was in the process of running a nice race before coming down last time and he may build on that run

14:15 Leopardstown Maiden Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:30 Huntingdon Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (12/1 -71%) Lexie's Moon		12 12/1(-71%)																															(9) Lexie's Moon 12/1, Modest form both runs over hurdles, fifth of 13 in novice at Ludlow (21.2f, soft) 25 days ago. Possibilities. Shaped with promise over 2m5f on both hurdle starts; place claims if drop in trip suits.
2	7 2nd (7) (11/10 -51%) Wilful		1.1 11/10(-51%)																															(7) Wilful 11/10, Landed Catterick bumper in December and again showed a willing attitude when very good second in similar company there following month. Interesting hurdling debutant. Made all in Catterick bumper in December and is a major contender on this hurdlling debut.
3	1 3rd (1) (6/4 +63%) Balhambar		1.5 6/4(+63%)																															(1) Balhambar 6/4, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat who failed to match that form when sixth in novice hurdles at Fontwell and over C&D this winter for Michael Bell. Still needs considering for his new handler. Respectable sixth in C&D maiden in January, his second hurdle run; now with new stable.
4	4 4th (4) (100/1 -100%) L'allier		100 100/1(-100%)																															(4) L'allier 100/1, Debut fifth in Roscommon bumper for Gavin Cromwell in the summer but sold for £5,000 and offered little in similar company at Doncaster on sole run for Christine Dunnett. Didn't show enough in two bumpers to warrant serious consideration on stable/hurdle debut.
5th	5 5th (5) (13/2 -44%) No More Bolero		6.5 13/2(-44%)																															(5) No More Bolero 13/2, Fairly useful Flat winner in Germany who hinted at promise on his yard/hurdling debut after 4 months off when fading fifth of 7 in novice at Sandown (16f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Can build on it. Made underwhelming hurdle debut last month but Flat ability offers hope he can improve.
6th	3 6th (3) (80/1 -142%) Henrysbrotherjack		80 80/1(-142%)																															(3) Henrysbrotherjack 80/1, Bred to make a hurdler but well held in novices at Wetherby and Lingfield this year. Likely to need more time. Beaten about 40l in two 2m novice hurdles this year; low-grade handicaps beckon.
7th	8 7th (8) (100/1 -52%) Drill To Dream		100 100/1(-52%)																															(8) Drill To Dream 100/1, Modest 1m4f maiden on the Flat. No forlorn hope starting out in this sphere. Safely held in two low-grade AW handicaps last month; of limited interest on hurdle debut.
8th	10 8th (10) (200/1 -100%) Clenched		200 200/1(-100%)																															(10) Clenched 200/1, Poor maiden on the Flat who has offered little both runs over hurdles this winter at Doncaster and Plumpton. A disappointing maiden on the Flat and hasn't shown a great deal on first two hurdle runs.
9th	2 9th (2) (22/1 -120%) Danny's Friend		22 22/1(-120%)																															(2) Danny's Friend 22/1, £12,000 3-y-o, Court Cave gelding. Closely related to modest chaser Thunder In Milan, stays 3m, and half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Kiltealy Briggs. Noteworthy newcomer who is worth a market check. Half-brother to very useful chaser Kiltealy Briggs but probably best watched on debut.
11	11 |PU| (11) (250/1 -150%) O'mhaire		250 250/1(-150%)																															(11) O'mhaire 250/1, No worthwhile form on the Flat so needs this switch to hurdling to spark major improvement. Showed no significant promise on the Flat; can't be recommended on hurdle debut.

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WILFUL failed to carry a penalty to success on his third bumper start at Catterick, but he was far from disgraced in second and it would be no surprise to see him make an impact on his debut over timber. South Omo Zone struck on his first start for Anthony Charlton in a bumper at Hereford in January and he could have a say, while any market confidence behind Danny's Friend would also be of interest in this open contest.

Those with hurdling experience don't set the bar too high so this looks a good opportunity for Jonjo O'Neill's fairly useful bumper winner WILFUL to make a successful start in this sphere. Balhambar appeals as the pick of those to have raced.

Bumper winner WILFUL is proven on soft ground and looks the one to beat now he goes hurdling.

14:30 Huntingdon Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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14:40 Doncaster Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
5	5 (5) (5/2 +25%) Margaret's Legacy		2.5 5/2(+25%)																															(5) Margaret's Legacy 5/2, Ex-French chaser who got off the mark over fences at Market Rasen on Boxing Day. Reluctant start and made mistakes when creditable second of 6 at Warwick (20f, heavy) 41 days ago. Still needs considering. Slightly mixed messages from this sort of trip but he's an in-form candidate.
1	4 1st (4) (15/2 +38%) Peejaybee		7.5 15/2(+38%)																															(4) Peejaybee 15/2, Successful 3 times at up to 2m4f over hurdles but disappointed over fences since, including on yard debut at Market Rasen last time. Others appeal more. 0-5 over fences and none of those performances are persuasive; recent tongue-tie is absent.
2	2 2nd (2) (9/4 +68%) Ernest Gray		2.25 9/4(+68%)																															(2) Ernest Gray 9/4, Opened his hurdles account here last spring. Stepped up on chase debut display when scoring at Southwell (24.3f) but let down by his attitude when only fourth at Kempton since. Visor is reached for now. Heavy defeat last time strengthens concerns on testing ground; first headgear.
3	3 3rd (3) (9/2 +55%) Not At Present		4.5 9/2(+55%)																															(3) Not At Present 9/2, Four-time winner over hurdles who came in second of 3 in novice at Bangor (20.3f) on debut over fences in July 2022. Beaten when falling heavily 4 out on first run since at Newbury in January and cheekpieces back on here. Took a tired fall four out at Newbury (2m6f) in January on belated return; headgear back.
4	6 4th (6) (4/1 +11%) Lagonda		4 4/1(+11%)																															(6) Lagonda 4/1, Point/hurdles winner who was in good form over fences until coming in a remote third of five at Market Rasen (3m) last time, jumping right. Sort to bounce back. Good second in two of four chases; gave a rather disconcerting display eight weeks ago.
7	7 |PU| (7) (2/1 +67%) Good Friday Fairy		2 2/1(+67%)																															(7) Good Friday Fairy 2/1, Dual 2m4f chase scorer at Fontwell and Uttoxeter this winter but turned in a below-par fourth of 5 in handicap chase at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) 8 days ago. More is required. Did well chasing until disappointing favourite eight days ago; not proven beyond 2m4f.

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It may pay to persevere with the in-form MARGARET'S LEGACY, particularly now faced with a stiffer test of stamina. A 1lb rise in the ratings for January's runner-up effort at Warwick looks more than fair for Tim Vaughan's charge and he edges the vote ahead of Scrum Diddly. The six-year-old could be freshened up by a 79-day break and this represents a drop in class. Lagonda would also enter calculations if ground conditions were to deteriorate.

SCRUM DIDDLY figures on a handy-looking mark so is taken to open his account over fences in a handicap where several arrive with question marks against them. Both Margaret's Legacy and Lagonda were not foot perfect on their most recent starts at Warwick and Market Rasen respectively but still command plenty of respect and can chase home Harry Derham's 6-y-o in that order.

They all have questions to answer. There is a possible stamina issue but otherwise MARGARET'S LEGACY looks the most solid candidate.

14:40 Doncaster Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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14:50 Leopardstown Conditions Hurdle 18f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (3/1 +40%) Dee Capo		3 3/1(+40%)																															(3) Dee Capo 3/1, Bumper winner who made a winning hurdling debut at Cork (16f, soft) in November. Went down only narrowly upped in grade but looked a hard ride when second of 6 to What's Up Darling in For Auction Novices' Hurdle at Navan (16f, heavy) 13 days later and not seen since. Narrowly denied a hat-trick in Gr 3 latest and has more upside than most; bit to find.
2	4 2nd (4) (5/2 -67%) Ashdale Bob		2.5 5/2(-67%)																															(4) Ashdale Bob 5/2, 11/2, 15 lengths fifth of 8 to Hiddenvalley Lake in Boyne Hurdle at Navan (21f, heavy) 3 weeks ago, again a bit too keen for his own good and promising more than he delivered. Big chance of snapping a losing streak going back almost 3 years in this company. Big chance on ratings but he's a stayer and this is the shortest trip he's tried.
3	5 3rd (5) (18/1 +28%) Effernock Fizz		18 18/1(+28%)																															(5) Effernock Fizz 18/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. 40/1, presumably just having a pipe-opener after 4 months off when tenth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (16f) 18 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Poor run on AW latest and struggled when last seen over timber; best form on better ground.
4	1 4th (1) (16/1 +0%) Sir Allen		16 16/1(+0%)																															(1) Sir Allen 16/1, 33/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, not disgraced when sixth of 21 in handicap hurdle at this course (16f, soft) 4 weeks ago. Likely he'll come up short in the company. Set some tough assignments; ran with credit at the DRF but tough ask on these terms.
5th	6 5th (6) (150/1 -50%) Laurie Blue		150 150/1(-50%)																															(6) Laurie Blue 150/1, 150/1, tailed-off sixth of 8 in maiden hurdle at this course (20f, soft) on Rules debut a couple of months ago. Can only be watched. 2nd in a point 2 years ago; beaten huge distance behind Ballyburn latest; tough ask.
2	2 |PU| (2) (6/5 -9%) Cash Back		1.2 6/5(-9%)																															(2) Cash Back 6/5, 2/5, made the most of what ended up a good opportunity when winning 3-runner minor event hurdle at Clonmel (24f, heavy) 3 months ago, in control when left clear last (finished tired). Back down in trip. Should be bang there after a break. Consistent at this level; shorter trip shouldn't be an issue on this ground; ground fine.

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ASHDALE BOB mightn't need to improve in today's first-time cheekpieces to win, as he takes a breather dropping in grade. His previous win came in April 2021 but has contested many hot races since and while dropping in distance isn't ideal, retains good ability. Veteran Cash Back won a legless Clonmel hurdle in December and while beaten in a more charitable event at Punchestown on February 18, might still struggle to concede 5lb to the selection. Consisstent novice Dee Capo ran well behind a useful winner at Navan in November. He returns from a break with his rider claiming 5lb but faces a stiff test. Nine-time winner Effernock Fizz is held by Cash Back on July form while Sir Allen has plenty weight.

ASHDALE BOB hasn't managed to get his head in front for almost 3 years, but he's shaped as if as good as ever this season, so Jessica Harrington's 9-y-o gets the nod back down in trip/grade. Cash Back came out on top in what was an attritional contest at Clonmel a few months ago and he looks like the most obvious danger on return, with Dee Capo seemingly best of the remainder.

CASH BACK is a consistent sort and while his latest win came over three miles, he's looked just as effective over this sort of trip

14:50 Leopardstown Conditions Hurdle 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:05 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
5	5 (5) (9/1 -125%) Jack's A Legend		9 9/1(-125%)																															(5) Jack's A Legend 9/1, Off 10 months before getting off the mark in 4-runner handicap hurdle at Southwell (15.8f, heavy) in November. That wasn't a deep race and he's never been the easiest to keep sound. Engaged 2.25 Newbury Saturday. Wide-margin winner of Southwell handicap in November; well held at Newbury yesterday.
1	1 1st (1) (7/2 +22%) Jipcot		3.5 7/2(+22%)																															(1) Jipcot 7/2, Showed fairly useful form over hurdles in France, winning a pair of juveniles at Pau. Below that level over hurdles and fences for current connections in 2023 but returns from a 3-month break with his stable in very good form. Refitted with the headgear he wore in France. In good form over fences in the autumn; player if tuned up after three-month break.
2	4 2nd (4) (10/3 +52%) Bluegrass		3.333333 10/3(+52%)																															(4) Bluegrass 10/3, Useful on the Flat for Aidan O'Brien (placed in the 2022 Dante). Showed promise over hurdles when runner-up in a pair of juveniles in March. A shade underwhelming on his handicap debut at Ascot but a bit more like it when third over this C&D 3 weeks ago. Close third of six over C&D last month; can do better if more fluent over the flights.
3	2 3rd (2) (11/8 +39%) Damarta		1.375 11/8(+39%)																															(2) Damarta 11/8, Improved performer over hurdles following wind surgery, confirming promise of his Uttoxeter third when running out a comfortable winner at Southwell (15.8f) in January. 9 lb rise is fair enough given the manner of that success. Won readily by over 7l at Southwell in January and could still have a lot more to offer.
4	3 4th (3) (9/2 -64%) Royal Rhythm		4.5 9/2(-64%)																															(3) Royal Rhythm 9/2, Dual hurdles winner in Ireland and, after 6 months off, he made a successful debut for Jonjo O'Neill at Carlisle (17.2f) in October. Firmly back on track with impressive success at Wetherby 2 months later and he can do better still. Probably the one to beat. Won going away at Wetherby on Boxing Day and is now 2-3 for Jonjo O'Neill.
5th	6 5th (6) (22/1 -57%) Greystoke		22 22/1(-57%)																															(6) Greystoke 22/1, Opened hurdles account at Newton Abbot in May 2022 and hit the target on the Flat last spring. Sent off huge odds but shaped quite nicely starting out for new yard at Taunton last month. Dangerous if building on that. Made quite pleasing stable debut last month; now needs to build on that performance.

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ROYAL RHYTHM won by over four lengths in this grade at Wetherby on Boxing Day and he now has a 6lb higher rating to contend with. The son of Jet Away has really hit the ground running since joining the Jonjo O'Neill stable, and he can make it three wins from four starts for his new connections. Damarta won very nicely at Southwell last time and could go well off 9lb higher on only his third handicap start, while Bluegrass finished a close-up third over C&D last month and is another to watch out for.

ROYAL RHYTHM made it 2-3 for Jonjo O'Neill with a bit to spare at Wetherby on Boxing Day, and with his limit for this yard probably not yet reached, he's fancied to shrug off a 6 lb rise. Jipcot has headgear on for the first time since his days in France and he represents a stable in form, with Greystoke another to consider at the foot of the weights.

Olly Murphy's DAMARTA (nap) got his act together with an emphatic win in January and could still be well treated after a 9lb rise.

15:05 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:15 Doncaster Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (5/2 +77%) Ladronne		2.5 5/2(+77%)																															(10) Ladronne 5/2, Ran his best race for a while when second from 3 lb higher mark at Newcastle (20f) in December. Unsuitable trip next 2 starts so expected to bounce back. Failed to stay 3m6f on penultimate start and not disgraced on latest, so not dismissed.
2	8 2nd (8) (11/8 +61%) Iconic Muddle		1.375 11/8(+61%)																															(8) Iconic Muddle 11/8, Relatively low-mileage 11-y-o who resumed from 9 months off with a good second at Wincanton (20.2f, heavy) and backed that up when filling same position at Kempton (24f, soft), seeing out the extra distance well. Unexposed at this trip so needs considering. Close second off this mark at Wincanton (2m4f) and Kempton (first crack at 3m) this season.
3	6 3rd (6) (18/1 -13%) Enqarde		18 18/1(-13%)																															(6) Enqarde 18/1, Back to form after another wind operation when making a successful reappearance at Warwick. Poor efforts next 2 starts, however, tried in headgear last time. Won in November; possible excuses since but a return to form is hard to bank on.
9	9 |PU| (9) (5/1 +55%) Shanty Alley		5 5/1(+55%)																															(9) Shanty Alley 5/1, Losing run stretches back to January 2021 but better than bare result last 2 starts and mark continues to ease. Not dismissed. Needs better than he's delivered on last two outings but he's well down the weights.
2	2 |PU| (2) (9/2 +10%) Storm Control		4.5 9/2(+10%)																															(2) Storm Control 9/2, Winless in 4 starts last term and well held on return to action in veteran company at Cheltenham despite being prominent in the betting. However, mark continues to tumble and this represents a drop in class. First-time-out record was big worry in December; yard had excellent strike-rate last month.

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ICONIC MUDDLE once again found just one rival too strong when runner-up at Kempton last month. The 11-year-old races off the same mark in this contest and he looks to hold every chance of going one place better now pitched into veteran company. Crosspark clearly still retains plenty of his ability having been collared in the shadows of the post at Market Rasen on Boxing Day. Nick Kent's gelding may give the selection most to think about, while First Lord De Cuet is noted too.

Plenty to consider but STORM CONTROL is worth another chance in veteran company off a tempting mark down in class with his yard bang in form. Iconic Muddle ran a cracker on his first go at this trip when second at Kempton and is another to consider along with admirable 14-y-o Crosspark.

Most can be given an each-way chance but ICONIC MUDDLE (nap) tops the list from Fidux and Risk And Roll.

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

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15:25 Leopardstown Handicap Hurdle 16f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	15 1st (15) (16/1 +52%) Miss Gherkin		16 16/1(+52%)																															(15) Miss Gherkin 16/1, Eleventh of 14 in novice hurdle (66/1) at Fairyhouse (20f, heavy) 39 days ago. Still much respected on her handicap hurdle debut. Ran okay at Tramore in November but tailed off twice since; interesting back in tr,ip.
2	1 2nd (1) (14/1 -27%) Clever Currency		14 14/1(-27%)																															(1) Clever Currency 14/1, Latest win in chase at Sligo in September. Below-par seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle at Naas (15.8f, heavy, 9/1) 22 days ago. Cheekpieces refitted so no surprise to see last year's winner of this bounce back. Winner over fences this winter but tailed off last two hurdle starts.
3	7 3rd (7) (10/3 +17%) Gamigin		3.333333 10/3(+17%)																															(7) Gamigin 10/3, Thriving and arrives on a hat-trick after stylish wins at Ayr and in 19-runner handicap hurdle at Down Royal (17f, soft) 68 days ago. Big shout despite taking an 8 lb hike in the weights. Bids for hat-trick; good value for winning margin latest; 8lb rise is fine; respected.
4	19 4th (19) (12/1 +14%) Papa Barns		12 12/1(+14%)																															(19) Papa Barns 12/1, Unreliable sort. 10/3, tenth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (23.5f, heavy) 100 days ago. Significantly back down in trip with work to do. RESERVE 10-race maiden; tailed off at Fairyhouse last time and off 100 days; new yard; reserve.
5th	2 5th (2) (16/1 +20%) Poets Cottage		16 16/1(+20%)																															(2) Poets Cottage 16/1, 50/1, seventeenth of 21 in handicap hurdle at this course (20f, heavy) 66 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Promising return at Cork when in the frame; excuses twice since and may bounce back.
6th	6 6th (6) (11/1 -100%) Magic Olinger		11 11/1(-100%)																															(6) Magic Olinger 11/1, 3/1, very good fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16.1f, heavy) 78 days ago. Can do better still so he's a player with that form working out well. Best run yet when well backed 4th at Fairyhouse in similar ground; should go well.
7th	5 7th (5) (4/1 +11%) Clear The Clouds		4 4/1(+11%)																															(5) Clear The Clouds 4/1, 4/1, creditable third of 15 in handicap hurdle at Navan (22f, heavy) 21 days ago. Down in trip. Yard in good form. Should go well again. Solid form despite 0-13 record but may find this too sharp and up 2lb for latest 3rd too.
8th	16 8th (16) (11/1 +8%) Ivane		11 11/1(+8%)																															(16) Ivane 11/1, Visored for 1st time, below-form sixth of 14 in handicap chase at Down Royal (20.4f, heavy, 11/2) on debut over fences 40 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Back down in trip. Unreliable type. Won at Galway this season but hasn't built on that; respectable chase debut latest.
9th	13 9th (13) (8/1 +84%) The Lucky Lobster		8 8/1(+84%)																															(13) The Lucky Lobster 8/1, 80/1, fair eighth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy) 38 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time with more required if he's to gain a maiden victory. Poor maiden hurdle form and tailed off on h'cap debut when 80s; tongue-tie on.
10th	8 10th (8) (25/1 -25%) Diamond Dollar		25 25/1(-25%)																															(8) Diamond Dollar 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Pulled up in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Gowran (16f, heavy) 38 days ago, behind when pulled up before 2 out. Plenty to find on form. Poor form in maiden hurdles and showed nothing on h'cap debut since; may need further.
11th	18 11th (18) (50/1 -25%) Sunwalk		50 50/1(-25%)																															(18) Sunwalk 50/1, Eleventh of 22 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.7f, heavy, 28/1) 63 days ago. Others more persuasive. Not a bad run at Naas in December; poor effort at Punchestown since and needs career best.
12th	4 12th (4) (28/1 +30%) Quite Incredible		28 28/1(+30%)																															(4) Quite Incredible 28/1, Eleventh of 16 in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Fairyhouse (19.8f, heavy) 25 days ago. Others appeal more. 0-15; promise last term but really lost his way of late; back down in trip.
13th	17 13th (17) (80/1 -142%) Ballerina Boxer		80 80/1(-142%)																															(17) Ballerina Boxer 80/1, First run since leaving John McConnell when sixteenth of 25 in novice hurdle (250/1) at Naas (15.6f, heavy) 7 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Easy to look elsewhere. 4th in bumper last summer but shown nothing over timber since; h'cap debut.
14th	10 14th (10) (25/1 -25%) Petit Dejeuner		25 25/1(-25%)																															(10) Petit Dejeuner 25/1, Winner in hurdle at Limerick in November. 10/1, last of 10 in handicap hurdle at Naas (15.8f, heavy) 22 days ago so needs to get back on track. Won on h'cap debut on return but tailed off twice since and now has a bit to prove.
15th	3 15th (3) (12/1 -50%) Milk Market		12 12/1(-50%)																															(3) Milk Market 12/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 15/2, sixth of 15 in novice hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy) 113 days ago. Booking of Walsh a plus. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to improvement. Left debut behind with Limerick 4th; poor run at Gowran since; off 113 days; check market.
16th	11 16th (11) (20/1 -43%) Dream Escape		20 20/1(-43%)																															(11) Dream Escape 20/1, Fair Flat winner. Thrice-raced maiden over hurdles. Tenth of 22 in novice hurdle (200/1) at Punchestown (16.7f, soft) 49 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should progress. Fair performer on the Flat but struggled with his jumping in 3 hurdle runs; h'cap debut.
17th	9 17th (9) (80/1 -142%) Inchiquin Maid		80 80/1(-142%)																															(9) Inchiquin Maid 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, tenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16.2f, heavy) 87 days ago. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. 0-4 over hurdles; tailed off on h'cap debut latest and plenty to find from this mark.
12	12 |PU| (12) (11/1 -100%) Tuckmill		11 11/1(-100%)																															(12) Tuckmill 11/1, 1 win from 1 run this season. Improved to win 15-runner handicap hurdle (9/1) at Naas (16f, soft) 80 days ago, just holding on. Firmly in the picture. Both wins at Naas; latest on return; slight concern he's not been seen since; up 5lb.

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CLEAR THE CLOUDS is a 13-race maiden who drops in distance but has recent heavy-ground form. Placed over 2m1f last July, his two recent runs have been encouraging, with the winner of the Navan race boosting the form by scoring subsequently. Gamigin was beaten in his first 17 hurdle runs but has won his last two. He is 8lb higher than when winning at Down Royal but his same rider claims an extra 3lb. Tuckmill was reported to have blood at both nostrils on each of his last two runs, including when winning in December (with Sunwalk finishing fifth and Ivane seventh). He returns from a break on more testing ground and is 5lb higher than at Naas, when his rider claimed 4lb. Clever Currency won last year's renewal but was well beaten twice recently. Milk Market debuts in handicaps returning from a break while Magic Olinger ran well on his own recent handicap bow. Coillte Aris was gambled at Clonmel and is now tried in a first-time tongue-tie while first reserve Papa Barns was reported to have hung badly left on his previous run and reverts down in distance.

GAMIGIN has an 8 lb weights rise to overcome but Noel Kelly's thriving 6-y-o is still fancied to complete a hat-trick given the smoothness of his two successes at Ayr and Down Royal. The much less exposed Magic Olinger has better days ahead of him and heads the list of dangers, although a solid case can also be made for the likes of Coillte Aris, Clear The Clouds and Milk Market.

It might be worth taking a flyer on POETS COTTAGE who has had excuses on his last couple of starts and he may resume progress

15:25 Leopardstown Handicap Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:40 Huntingdon Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (5/2 +17%) Lounge Lizard		2.5 5/2(+17%)																															(2) Lounge Lizard 5/2, Looked more straightforward than had previously been the case (in blinkers) when landing small-field handicaps at Catterick/Taunton during second half of last term. Better form in defeat this season, excellent second at Cheltenham 5 weeks ago. Big shout down in class. Excellent second in valuable Cheltenham handicap in January and commands respect here.
2	7 2nd (7) (10/3 +5%) Dibble Decker		3.333333 10/3(+5%)																															(7) Dibble Decker 10/3, Back-to-back winner of handicap chases at Huntingdon last season, including this race off 4 lb lower. All the better for return when resuming winning ways in first-time tongue strap at Wincanton (20.2f, heavy) 8 weeks ago and should go well again. Dual C&D winner last season and back in form with hard-fought Wincanton success in January.
3	4 3rd (4) (7/2 +36%) General Medrano		3.5 7/2(+36%)																															(4) General Medrano 7/2, Fairly useful hurdler who has done even better over fences this term, winning 2m handicaps at Uttoxeter and Huntingdon in October. Some decent efforts in defeat since, doing too much too soon at Sandown last time. Dual 2m chase winner in the autumn and might have untapped potential over this trip.
4	3 4th (3) (10/1 +0%) Xcitations		10 10/1(+0%)																															(3) Xcitations 10/1, Returned to something like his best with a run under his belt when scoring at Sandown in November. Mixed bag subsequently but his mark has eased as a result. As good as ever when winning in November but has lost his way a bit lately.
1	1 |F| (1) (18/1 -50%) Black Gerry		18 18/1(-50%)																															(1) Black Gerry 18/1, Won all 4 of his starts when completing last season but has made little impact in 3 outings this term. Blinkers back on. Won two quite valuable events last April but has looked out of sorts this season.
6	6 |PU| (6) (7/1 -180%) Eximia		7 7/1(-180%)																															(6) Eximia 7/1, Useful hurdler/chaser in France, successful 4 times in each sphere at up to around 2½m. Changed hands for €80,000 in November and starts out for this yard off a fair-looking mark. Ten-time winner in France (including four chases); makes British debut here.
8	8 |PU| (8) (7/1 +22%) Patroclus		7 7/1(+22%)																															(8) Patroclus 7/1, £150,000 purchase who was 2-4 over hurdles. Similar form over fences, winning handicap (off 6 lb higher) at Leicester in 2021/22. Well beaten in similar event final start that season and absent since (22 months). Has left Nicky Henderson. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Market should guide. Won off 6lb higher for Nicky Henderson in 2022; makes stable debut after 685-day absence.
5	5 |PU| (5) (125/1 -213%) Flic Ou Voyou		125 125/1(-213%)																															(5) Flic Ou Voyou 125/1, Enhanced his fine record at Wincanton with another victory in handicap 12 months ago. However, well held all 3 starts since, leaving Paul Nicholls prior to latest start. Left Paul Nicholls after lacklustre seasonal debut and also struggled on stable debut.

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Runner-up in a valuable handicap at Cheltenham in January, LOUNGE LIZARD sets the standard on form and can strike now dropped in grade off a 3lb higher mark. Soft ground is another plus, and he is preferred to the Wincanton scorer Dibble Decker, as well as General Medrano, who is a capable sort on his day. Eximia is another to note for market support on her first run in the UK.

EXIMIA starts off for Venetia Willams off a temping mark given the useful form she showed in France for previous connections so gets the vote over Lounge Lizard, who arrives on the back of an excellent second in a Premier Handicap at Cheltenham. Last year's winner Dibble Decker also needs considering.

The vote goes to LOUNGE LIZARD, who was an excellent second in a hot Cheltenham handicap in January.

15:40 Huntingdon Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:50 Doncaster Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (6/4 +79%) Pilgrims King		1.5 6/4(+79%)																															(4) Pilgrims King 6/4, Arrives in good form, finishing runner-up in handicap hurdle at this course (19.4f, heavy) 11 days ago. Up to going one better from this sort of mark so he's certainly not discounted back over the larger obstacles. Pulled up last January on sole chase start but in good form over hurdles last month.
2	8 2nd (8) (11/4 +39%) Ideallko		2.75 11/4(+39%)																															(8) Ideallko 11/4, Has improved for the switch to chasing, getting off the mark at Ffos Las in October and following up at Plumpton (19.8f). Seemed unsuited by testing conditions back at former course in November, before likely to have gone close but for falling at the last at Sedgefield last time. Respected. Keeping on in 3rd when falling at Sedgefield; could have more to offer; has ground query.
3	6 3rd (6) (9/2 +63%) Walk In The Wild		4.5 9/2(+63%)																															(6) Walk In The Wild 9/2, Made the perfect start sent chasing last season, winning his first two starts. However, he's lost his way this season and increasingly looks one to oppose despite his tumbling mark. Below par this season but well treated; check betting on second outing since wind surgery.
4	5 4th (5) (7/2 +50%) Beat The Edge		3.5 7/2(+50%)																															(5) Beat The Edge 7/2, Should have won at Sedgefield on Boxing Day, turning it in once hitting the front, but left a lesser effort behind when third of 8 in handicap chase at Catterick (15.7f, soft) 5 days ago. Come with obvious risks attached, so percentage call is to look elsewhere. Poor strike-rate but often runs well, as at Catterick on Tuesday; might not be far away.

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Having previously won over the extended 2m3f here over hurdles, OKAVANGO DELTA has solid form credentials based on peak efforts and, given he has bags of scope to improve over fences, the Rose Dobbin-trained gelding might take some stopping. The consistent My Gift To You is 2-3 in chases so far and also warrants serious thought following his second-placed finish at Southwell latest. Pilgrims King is another to note in the betting.

A few in with a squeak but MY GIFT TO YOU has yet to run a bad race since joining James Owen, and having pulled clear with an improved rival at Southwell last month, he's fancied to regain the winning thread at the expense of Gambie Tiep, who possibly needed the run at Ffos Las recently and returns with his yard firing on all cylinders. Pilgrims King and Okavango Delta can fight out minor honours.

The 6yo MY GIFT TO YOU has done very well over fences this season and is taken to make it three wins from his four chase starts.

15:50 Doncaster Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:00 Leopardstown Handicap Chase 22f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (33/1 -18%) Brideswell Lad		33 33/1(-18%)																															(5) Brideswell Lad 33/1, Latest win in hurdle at Wexford in September. Below form seventh of 13 in handicap chase at Thurles (21.6f, heavy, 50/1) 42 days ago. Difficult ask. Off three months and no show in two runs after a heavy fall at Listowel; others preferred.
2	9 2nd (9) (7/1 +50%) Battle Of Mirbat		7 7/1(+50%)																															(9) Battle Of Mirbat 7/1, C&D winner. 15/2, pulled up in handicap chase at Thurles (21.6f, heavy) 42 days ago, weakening from 5 out. Well below par at Thurles last time but won't be far away on his previous form.
3	4 3rd (4) (11/1 -120%) Birchdale		11 11/1(-120%)																															(4) Birchdale 11/1, C&D winner. Didn't need to be at best when winning 8-runner minor event chase at Punchestown (24f, soft, 5/2). 28/1, unseated rider in handicap chase at this C&D (soft) since. Unseated very early in the Leopardsown Chasel after winning over banks at Punchestown.
4	11 4th (11) (22/1 -57%) The Abbey		22 22/1(-57%)																															(11) The Abbey 22/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this season. Latest win in chase at Limerick in May. Fifth of 6 in handicap chase at Sedgefield (29.2f, soft, 11/1) 133 days ago. Back down in trip. Off since October and out of form when last seen; plenty to do on that form.
5th	7 5th (7) (7/2 +56%) Genois		3.5 7/2(+56%)																															(7) Genois 7/2, Good second of 10 in minor event chase (9/2) at Punchestown (24.6f, soft) 27 days ago, clear of rest. Should go well again. Runner-up over banks at Punchestown last month; acts on the ground and each-way chance.
6th	10 6th (10) (11/1 +50%) The Little Yank		11 11/1(+50%)																															(10) The Little Yank 11/1, Twenty three runs since last win in 2022. 40/1, ninth of 11 in handicap chase at this course (17f, soft) 29 days ago. Back up in trip. Not a lot to be encouraged about from his last couple of runs and others preferred.
7th	3 7th (3) (16/1 -129%) Now Where Or When		16 16/1(-129%)																															(3) Now Where Or When 16/1, Hurdles/dual chase winner who ran a cracker when third behind Kemboy in Gr. 3 Bobbyjo Chase a year ago. Failed to stay in Irish National final start last term but likely he'll strip fitter for his Navan return and potentially well treated back in handicap company. Taken out several times due to soft or heavy ground so further rain would be a concern.
8th	1 8th (1) (17/2 -21%) Grandero Bello		8.5 17/2(-21%)																															(1) Grandero Bello 17/2, Latest win in chase at Gowran in February 2023. 11/2 and tongue strap on for 1st time, bit below form fourth of 14 in handicap chase at Punchestown (21f, good to soft). Off 10 months. Has run well fresh before; the class act of the race and respected if fit enough.
8	8 |U| (8) (2/1 +43%) Snake Oil		2 2/1(+43%)																															(8) Snake Oil 2/1, Low mileage 9-y-o. 7/2, good fourth of 12 in handicap chase at Naas (16f, good to soft) 51 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Player. Gradually improving;step back up in trip should suit well but unproven on ground this soft.
2	2 |PU| (2) (9/1 +25%) Drumbear		9 9/1(+25%)																															(2) Drumbear 9/1, Useful winner in novice chase at Limerick last season but below par since. In touch when falling in the Leopardstown Chase last month; others preferred this time.

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The lightly-raced SNAKE OIL won a 2m4f Fairyhouse maiden hurdle and, following a year lay-off, has shaped well in handicap chases over shorter trips including at this venue. The Barry Connell-trained gelding was beaten just over a length at Naas last time and should be suited by this step up in distance. Birchdale landed the valuable Leopardstown Chase off a similar mark two years ago and won a cross country race at Punchestown on his last completed start. Now Where Or When can be fancied on his third to Kemboy in the Bobbyjo Chase last year, while Grandero Bello handles soft ground well but needs to overcome an absence of over ten months. Digby has come up against some useful sorts over fences and now tackles handicap company.

NOW WHERE OR WHEN has had excuses since an excellent third in a Grade 3 at Fairyhouse a year ago so could be worth chancing off a tempting mark back in a handicap. Genois and Digby head the dangers.

Preference is for the gradually improving SNAKE OIL, who will appreciate the step up in trip on this ground

16:00 Leopardstown Handicap Chase 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:15 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 25f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (9/4 -13%) Pipers Cross		2.25 9/4(-13%)																															(5) Pipers Cross 9/4, Runner-up on all 3 starts since joining this yard and may well have won if making her effort sooner when beaten only a neck in a 13-runner event at Leicester (20.5f, heavy) 40 days ago. Shortlist material. 0-12 over hurdles but has finished second on all three stable starts (2m4f-3m); big player.
2	8 2nd (8) (22/1 -57%) Oliver's Island		22 22/1(-57%)																															(8) Oliver's Island 22/1, Veteran who ran one of his better races when second of 4 over 27f at Sedgefield (heavy) last week but this looks a deeper race and he's 4 lb out of the weights. No match for winner when second of four at Sedgefield recently; out of handicap again here.
3	3 3rd (3) (22/1 -120%) Jalisco Star		22 22/1(-120%)																															(3) Jalisco Star 22/1, Has shown a bit in her qualifying runs and her opening handicap mark looks feasible. Could play a part. Unexposed mare who ran well when third in 3m1f Catterick maiden last month; handicap debut.
4	7 4th (7) (15/2 -36%) Watchoutitscookie		7.5 15/2(-36%)																															(7) Watchoutitscookie 15/2, In good form last spring and best effort of this season when second over C&D (heavy) last month. Claims if he can build on that. Just 1-14 over hurdles but was good second over C&D when upped in trip last month.
5th	4 5th (4) (15/2 +46%) Hillfinch		7.5 15/2(+46%)																															(4) Hillfinch 15/2, Won a C&D handicap last March. Has failed to fire this winter but her mark has come down as a result and it's possible a return to this venue will spark a revival. Also wears a first-time visor (replacing cheekpieces). C&D winner off 3lb higher last spring but out of form this season; new headgear tried.
6	6 |PU| (6) (9/1 +0%) General Hubble		9 9/1(+0%)																															(6) General Hubble 9/1, Made a wining reappearance in a 23f Market Rasen handicap in November but note in the same form in a hurdle and chase since. Bounce back needed. Hurdle winner in November but two disappointing runs have followed, the latter over fences.
1	1 |PU| (1) (11/4 +0%) Chauffeur Driven		2.75 11/4(+0%)																															(1) Chauffeur Driven 11/4, Won his only start in points and has shown some fair form in this sphere, third of 10 in a novice hurdle at Exeter (17f, heavy) last time. Steps up significantly in trip for handicap debut. Very interesting runner. Irish point winner; third in two 2m hurdles; hiked up in trip for handicap debut.
2	2 |PU| (2) (13/2 +0%) Nimbus Boy		6.5 13/2(+0%)																															(2) Nimbus Boy 13/2, Landed a gambled on just second start for current yard when winning 2½m handicap hurdle at Hereford in January but only a respectable fourth on his 2 outings since. Needs to get back to the Hereford form. 2m3f winner in January; held twice over 2m4f since but has claims if this new trip suits.

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Second on each of her three starts for these connections, PIPERS CROSS deserves a change in luck and she may just get that stepping back up in trip. Chauffeur Driven has shown a modicum of promise in novice hurdles and the former point-to-point winner is another who could benefit from this stiffer test of stamina. Nimbus Boy and Watchoutitscookie are capable of being in the shake-up as well.

David Pipe has been among the winners in recent days and 3m point winner CHAUFFEUR DRIVEN appeals as a likely improver now stepping up significantly in trip for his handicap debut. Pipers Cross has made a good start to life with Robbie Llewellyn and looks the obvious danger.

Handicap debutant CHAUFFEUR DRIVEN is yet to go beyond about 2m under rules but he won a 3m Irish point last spring and appeals most.

16:15 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:25 Doncaster Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (5/2 +58%) Velasco		2.5 5/2(+58%)																															(3) Velasco 5/2, Free-goer but he found for pressure when landing a bit of a punt at Sedgefield 3 weeks ago (19.9f). Just about stays this far but 5 lb rise asks for more. Often front-runner; no lack of experience and he's found his level again since last May.
2	5 2nd (5) (9/2 +68%) Ri Na Cuirte		4.5 9/2(+68%)																															(5) Ri Na Cuirte 9/2, Finished runner-up on the second of 2 starts in Irish points and shaped with some encouragement when fifth of 15 in a Chepstow (19.4f) on Rules debut. Failed to build on that since and now goes markedly up in trip for handicap debut. Backward steps on soft/heavy last two starts; handicap debut demands overall improvement.
3	7 3rd (7) (5/2 +55%) Ismael		2.5 5/2(+55%)																															(7) Ismael 5/2, Career best when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle in the mud at Uttoxeter last month, driven out. Kept to a left-handed track, which will suit but has to confirm stamina for 3m. Won at Uttoxeter (2m4f, heavy) on latest run and there was plenty of the stayer about that.
4	4 4th (4) (7/2 +42%) Aeronisi		3.5 7/2(+42%)																															(4) Aeronisi 7/2, Modest over hurdles for Tim Vaughan but much improved when making a winning chase bow at Fontwell for this yard in March 202, beating a subsequent winner. Excellent second 7 months later but he's bene off the track even longer this time (16 months). Market may guide back over timber. 1st and 2nd over 3m2f on good as a chaser in 2022; off since and needs a market check.
11	11 |PU| (11) (13/2 +46%) Ballynaheer		6.5 13/2(+46%)																															(11) Ballynaheer 13/2, Runner-up on his completed outing in points and recorded his best hurdling effort on his handicap bow when third of 9 at Southwell (24.3f, soft) a month ago. Eased 2 lb since. 12l third on handicap debut at Southwell (3m) which he needs to build on in a major way.

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

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This is tougher than the races Velasco and Ismael landed on their most recent starts and, while they command respect as last-time-out winners, the class-dropping LADY MENDOZA looks the way to go. The selection was last seen finishing a close second in a much deeper race at Musselburgh in November and, given that effort came on the back of a break, Rebecca Menzies' mare appears well placed to make a winning return to action. The lightly-raced Aeronisi is feared most reverting to hurdles off a competitive mark.

A wide-open handicap but LADY MENDOZA chased home a progressive rival at Musselburgh when last seen in November and, from the same mark, he looks the way to go back up in trip. A bounce back from Diamond Twin would come as no surprise given the yard he represents, with Aeronisi one to monitor closely in the market back from a long time off.

His 2m4f win on heavy going looked encouraging for his prospects at this longer trip, so ISMAEL gets the vote. Aeronisi is next.

16:25 Doncaster Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:35 Leopardstown Handicap Chase 28f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (13/2 -63%) Where's Frankie		6.5 13/2(-63%)																															(6) Where's Frankie 13/2, Latest win in chase at Fairyhouse in January. Good second of 6 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (21.3f, heavy, 18/5) 25 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Player. Up another 1lb for latest but stepping back up in trip will suit and should go close.
2	5 2nd (5) (18/1 -80%) Outside The Door		18 18/1(-80%)																															(5) Outside The Door 18/1, Latest win in chase at Punchestown in June. Creditable sixth of 16 in handicap chase at Cheltenham (25f, soft, 12/1) 106 days ago. Not a bad effort in a 3m1f handicap chase at Cheltenham in November; more rain a minus.
3	8 3rd (8) (20/1 -43%) Favori Logique		20 20/1(-43%)																															(8) Favori Logique 20/1, Fourth of 6 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (21.3f, heavy, 14/1) 25 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Ran well for a long way on his return to action after 16 months at Fairyhouse last month.
4	2 4th (2) (14/1 -40%) So Des Flos		14 14/1(-40%)																															(2) So Des Flos 14/1, Shaped as if amiss when 32¼ lengths seventh of 8 to Young Dev in handicap chase at Navan (24f, heavy, 11/2) 21 days ago. Vulnerable over 3m last twice though and questionable whether this marathon trip will suit.
5th	4 5th (4) (8/1 +33%) Temptationinmilan		8 8/1(+33%)																															(4) Temptationinmilan 8/1, Seventh of 12 in handicap chase (16/1) at Musselburgh (31.4f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Visored for 1st time. Well below his best in four starts this season and others preferred.
6th	12 6th (12) (8/1 +50%) Joy Of Life		8 8/1(+50%)																															(12) Joy Of Life 8/1, 12/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap chase at Thurles (18.4f, soft) 101 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Totally out of form but confidence may have been restored by two runs in points.
1	1 |F| (1) (8/1 -60%) Cavalry Master		8 8/1(-60%)																															(1) Cavalry Master 8/1, Six wins from 21 NH runs. Blinkered for 1st time, second of 10 in handicap chase (40/1) at Gowran (20f, heavy) 15 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Can make presence felt. Runner-up over 2m4f at Gowran latest; likely to stay and has a definite chance at his best.
7	7 |F| (7) (10/1 +0%) Old Soul		10 10/1(+0%)																															(7) Old Soul 10/1, Running well unseated rider in handicap chase (12/1) at Navan (24f, heavy) 21 days ago won by Young Dev. Cheekpieces back on. Running well when unseating at Navan; not one to underestimate though if getting the trip.
11	11 |U| (11) (2/1 +71%) Pictures Of Home		2 2/1(+71%)																															(11) Pictures Of Home 2/1, Latest win in hurdle at Fairyhouse in December. Fair winner at 25f over hurdles. Good 5¾ lengths fourth of 9 to Where's Frankie in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (26f, heavy, 7/2) 36 days ago. Respected. Stayed on to good effect behind Where's Frankie at Fairyhouse; extra distance will help.
3	3 |U| (3) (7/1 -75%) Young Dev		7 7/1(-75%)																															(3) Young Dev 7/1, 12/1, much improved when winning 8-runner handicap chase at Navan (24f, heavy) 21 days ago, driven out. Tongue strap on 1st time. Not an obvious type to follow up. Back to form with cheekpieces in a handicap chase at Navan; tongue-tie added; can go well.
9	9 |PU| (9) (33/1 -65%) Fiveaftermidnight		33 33/1(-65%)																															(9) Fiveaftermidnight 33/1, 14/1, fifth of 7 in handicap chase at Down Royal (24f, heavy) 40 days ago, racing lazily. Has work to do. Better judged on her previous second in a veterans' chase at Limerick; each-way chance.

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

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WHERE'S FRANKIE is a real Fairyhouse specialist (his last nine runs have been at the track) gaining all four career wins at that course over three miles and further. The Karl Thornton-trained gelding showed great reserves of stamina when successful over 3m2f on his penultimate outing, with Pictures Of Home about six lengths behind in fourth, and hopefully he can translate his good form to this venue. Young Dev stays well and is suited by testing ground and returned to form when scoring at Navan last month. Cavalry Master has dropped in the ratings and gave some encouragement at Gowran last time, while any support for Outside The Door would be interesting.

CAVALRY MASTER took a big step back in the right direction fitted in this headgear when second at Gowran 2 weeks ago and is potentially on a good mark if building on that. Where's Frankie and Pictures of Home are feared most.

The selection is WHERE'S FRANKIE(nap) who stayed well to win at Fairyhouse before a good run over shorter there last time

16:35 Leopardstown Handicap Chase 28f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (5/4 -25%) Ma Shantou		1.25 5/4(-25%)																															(3) Ma Shantou 5/4, Shantou gelding. Brother to fair 19f hurdle winner Giacosa. Dam 2¼m hurdle winner in France. Excellent start when third of 10 at Fairyhouse in December, travelling smoothly. Since changed hands for £120,000 and he's the one to beat. Bought for £120,000 after very promising debut third at Fairyhouse in December.
2	1 2nd (1) (4/1 +11%) Carismatic Soldier		4 4/1(+11%)																															(1) Carismatic Soldier 4/1, €47,000 3-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Half-brother to Our Bab (hurdles winner in USA) and bumper winner/fair hurdler Fiadh. Dam, 2m hurdle winner. Interesting newcomer. Has pretty good standard to reach on debut but stable does very well in bumpers.
4	4 4th (4) (14/1 -17%) Extra Cover		14 14/1(-17%)																															(4) Extra Cover 14/1, Jack Hobbs mare. Half-sister to very smart hurdler/smart chaser Thyme Hill and fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Storming Strumpet. Half-sister to bumper and high-class hurdle/chase winner Thyme Hill; interesting newcomer.
5th	6 5th (6) (40/1 -186%) Kashmeer		40 40/1(-186%)																															(6) Kashmeer 40/1, 1,000 gns 3-y-o, Holy Roman Emperor filly. Half-sister to 1m winner Driving Force. Dam maiden on Flat (stayed 1m). Flat-bred filly; represents up-and-coming stable; market may guide.
6th	5 6th (5) (15/2 -50%) Reteti		7.5 15/2(-50%)																															(5) Reteti 15/2, Sixties Icon gelding. Brother to 2 winners, including fair hurdler Greystoke. Dam 8.3f winner. Backed at long odds and knew his job when third of 11 over this C&D in November. Made quite promising debut when third of 11 in junior bumper here in November.
7th	7 7th (7) (250/1 -279%) Phoenicia Better		250 250/1(-279%)																															(7) Phoenicia Better 250/1, Well held starting out at Newcastle. Well down the field when 100-1 for debut at Newcastle (AW) in January.

LTO Selection:hiden content,

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A promising third on his debut at Fairyhouse in December, MA SHANTOU has since joined new connections and looks the one to beat on his British debut. Reteti shaped well over shorter here last November and the rise in distance looks a major positive, while Carismatic Soldier makes his debut for a stable that knows how to ready one first time out.

Having chased home a pair trained by Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott starting out at Fairyhouse, MA SHANTOU changed hands for £120,000 and a repeat of that form may well suffice here. Jax Junior is a threat on his runner-up effort over C&D, while Carismatic Soldier is a likely-looking newcomer.

Emma Lavelle's new recruit MA SHANTOU made a very promising debut on soft ground at Fairyhouse in December and gets the nod.

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

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16:52 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (9/2 -13%) Heatherdown Hero		4.5 9/2(-13%)																															(5) Heatherdown Hero 9/2, Seventeen runs since sole win in 2022. Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap (4/1) at Wolverhampton (14f) 9 days ago, left poorly placed. Headstrong tendencies means he's never the easiest ride and he'll likely need a couple of these to falter. Wearing only a hood hasn't done much for him in the past and he's hard to win with.
2	4 2nd (4) (Evens +60%) Easy Equation		0 Evens(+60%)																															(4) Easy Equation Evens, Again ran creditably when third of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW) 30 days ago. Still early days for current yard and he rates as shortlist material. Not prolific but he's consistent and 2m on this surface is up his street; track could suit.
3	8 3rd (8) (22/1 -144%) Crystal Guard		22 22/1(-144%)																															(8) Crystal Guard 22/1, Course winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Last of 10 in handicap (15/2) at Wolverhampton (14f) 9 days ago. Has work to do. The odd decent run this winter (including here) but ran poorly last time and 2-32 overall.
4	3 4th (3) (5/1 -25%) Kiss My Face		5 5/1(-25%)																															(3) Kiss My Face 5/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 9 runs last year. 4/1, last of 6 in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (25f, heavy) 13 days ago. Fair on the Flat, creditable on last Flat run. Others more persuasive. Capable of threatening off this mark if he could raise his game.
5th	1 5th (1) (4/1 -33%) Vision Of Hope		4 4/1(-33%)																															(1) Vision Of Hope 4/1, Another good effort when third of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 18/1) 23 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Working his way back to his best for this yard and he's a player. Running well; tries 2m for the first time on the Flat and it should suit.
6th	6 6th (6) (150/1 -500%) Best Guess		150 150/1(-500%)																															(6) Best Guess 150/1, 150/1 and blinkered for 1st time, eighth of 10 in handicap at this course (12.4f) 15 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Others preferred. It's been modest stuff in his three handicaps and he has stamina to prove over this far.
7th	2 7th (2) (33/1 -175%) Can Can Girl		33 33/1(-175%)																															(2) Can Can Girl 33/1, Course winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. 12/1, failed to come on for recent yard debut when eighth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f) 27 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Plenty to find on form. Probably stays 2m but hard to recommend on the back of her last two runs.
8th	7 8th (7) (33/1 -313%) Freewheelin		33 33/1(-313%)																															(7) Freewheelin 33/1, C&D winner. 25/1, looked rusty on first run since leaving Tom Tate when fifth of 7 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f) 52 days ago. Return to 2m should help and it's possible he'll step forward. Didn't run too badly on stable debut when behind Vision Of Hope and could build on that.

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

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VISION OF HOPE was only narrowly denied when third off this mark over 1m4f at Wolverhampton last month and the step up in trip could see her return to winning ways. Easy Equation has also been running well in defeat of late and could prove to be the main threat to the selection, ahead of Heatherdown Hero and Kiss My Face.

EASY EQUATION has reached the podium on both outings for Charlie Fellowes and this thorough stayer gets the verdict to record a fourth career success. Vision of Hope looks back to near her best on the evidence of her recent outings and rates as the main threat, with Freewheelin a tentative pick for third.

While EASY EQUATION is not prolific he is consistent and for one who can hit flat spots in his races the stiff finish here should suit.

16:52 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:00 Doncaster NH Flat Race (Class 5) 17f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (8/15 +7%) Mister Meggit		0.533333 8/15(+7%)																															(1) Mister Meggit 8/15, Looked a very good prospect when easy winner on his Carlisle debut in November. Looks more than capable of defying a penalty. Very impressive on debut at Carlisle in November & sets strong form standard under penalty.
2	2 2nd (2) (9/4 +68%) De Kingpin		2.25 9/4(+68%)																															(2) De Kingpin 9/4, Well-bred 5-y-o who was picked up for £70,000 after finishing runner-up on second of 2 starts in Irish points. New yard has had a few first-time-out bumper winners lately, including here, so a market move would looks significant. Well-bred point runner-up who makes rules debut with new trainer in fine form.
3	9 3rd (9) (11/1 +21%) Zainy Champ		11 11/1(+21%)																															(9) Zainy Champ 11/1, €10,500 Youmzain gelding. Dam, bumper winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (2½m-3m winner) Noisy Miner. Wears hood on debut. The betting should guide. 10,500euros 3yo; wears a hood on debut; others are more compelling on paper.
4	4 4th (4) (25/1 +24%) Hms Milo		25 25/1(+24%)																															(4) Hms Milo 25/1, Milan gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Lord Roccoco. Dam (h99) 2m hurdle winner, also 1¼m winner on Flat. Best watched on debut unless the betting speaks in his favour. Newcomer; half-brother to Lord Roccoco (RPR 123); may be one for further down the line.

LTO Selection:hiden content,

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A convincing winner of a similar race on his racecourse debut at Carlisle in November, MISTER MEGGIT has been given plenty of time to get over those exertions and looks up to coping with a 7lb penalty here. That said, the son of Shantou faces a stiffer test this time with Paul Nicholls' expensive newcomer Super Saint suggested as one to seriously consider if he's supported in the betting. The Dan Skelton-trained The New Lion is another to bear in mind.

MISTER MEGGIT looked very good on debut and has to be the call but newcomer De Kingpin would need to be considered if the money came for him.

The Jonjo O'Neill-trained MISTER MEGGIT created an excellent impression on his debut at Carlisle in November and can defy a penalty.

17:00 Doncaster NH Flat Race (Class 5) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:07 Leopardstown NH Flat Race 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (11/2 +45%) Glynn Brae		5.5 11/2(+45%)																															(4) Glynn Brae 11/2, €52,000 3-y-o, Califet gelding. Brother to a point winner and half-brother to fairly useful hurdle winner around 2m Earth Company. Interesting newcomer. sales price doubled from yearling to three-year-old; bred to stay and could play a hand.
2	3 2nd (3) (28/1 -100%) Delta Force		28 28/1(-100%)																															(3) Delta Force 28/1, Fourth of 6 in bumper at Punchestown (16.7f, heavy, 18/1) on NH debut 11 days ago. Likely to improve from her Punchestown debut but may have a little too much to find.
3	1 3rd (1) (11/2 +78%) Baron Noir		5.5 11/2(+78%)																															(1) Baron Noir 11/2, Third foal, half-brother to fair French 17f hurdle winner Apres Bridget. Dam (h113), 2m hurdle winner, also 1¼m winner on Flat, half-sister to very smart hurdler who became unreliable (stayed 3m) Won In The Dark. Well related newcomer but likely to improve for whatever he does here.
4	7 4th (7) (9/1 +44%) Rampere West		9 9/1(+44%)																															(7) Rampere West 9/1, €13,500 3-y-o, Affinisea gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 2½m) Tilabay. Newcomer from a good Aga Khan family; others more likely this time.
5th	8 5th (8) (10/1 -82%) Rural Link		10 10/1(-82%)																															(8) Rural Link 10/1, Parish Hall gelding. Closely related to 1m-1¼m winner Cuban Hope. Dam unraced. Interesting what the matket makes of him. Home-bred gelding by Parish Hall; bumper runner from this stable always of interest.
6th	9 6th (9) (9/2 +63%) Kilbarry Ace		4.5 9/2(+63%)																															(9) Kilbarry Ace 9/2, Diamond Boy filly. Half-sister to 4 winners, including fairly useful 2m/2¾m winner hurdle winner Kilbarry Chloe and fairly useful 2m hurdle winner Redstone. Fine jumping pedigree and an interesting rider booking; could contend.
7th	2 7th (2) (10/3 -122%) Buckaway Freddie		3.333333 10/3(-122%)																															(2) Buckaway Freddie 10/3, Flemensfirth gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including useful hurdler/smart chaser Slate House and fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Touch Kick. Kept on nicely to finish second of 5 starting out at Naas last month. Runner-up in a similar bumper at Naas last month; should improve and be in the shake-up.
8th	6 8th (6) (7/2 -27%) Nitty Gritty		3.5 7/2(-27%)																															(6) Nitty Gritty 7/2, €5,000 3-y-o, Order of St George gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner Lionnar. Dam unraced half-sister to bumper winner/useful hurdler (2m-21f winner) Lunar Display. Cheap buy given pedigree but he's in the right hands. Well-bred newcomer and no surprise if he proved difficult to beat here.

LTO Selection:hiden content,

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Just two of these have run and Buckaway Freddie showed some promise when runner-up to Kap De Triomphe in a five-runner event at Naas. It may pay to rely on one of the newcomers and perhaps NITTY GRITTY can make a successful start. The Joseph O'Brien-trained gelding is from the first crop of Order Of St George and hails from a family of bumper winners including his half-sister Lionnar who scored at the Curragh last summer. Rural Link, a half-brother to Cuban Hope who won five times up to 1m4f, is a rare bumper runner for Jim Bolger while Man Of Action and Kilbarry Ace have eye-catching jockey bookings and are others to note in the preliminaries and the betting market.

BUCKAWAY FREDDIE will come into his own over longer trips tackling obstacles but he still looks up to winning a bumper first judged on a promising runner-up effort at Naas 3 weeks ago. Glynn Brae and Rural Link could be the pick of the newcomers.

This can go to Joseph O'Brien newcomer NITTY GRITTY who looks bred for the part

17:07 Leopardstown NH Flat Race 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:25 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (7/4 +50%) Abraaj		1.75 7/4(+50%)																															(1) Abraaj 7/4, Looked unlucky not to win when neck third of 9 to Legacy Power at Kempton last time, needing stronger gallop but finishing well. Never been the most reliable, but hails from in-form yard and drops back down in grade here. First run after a wind op when looking unlucky not to win over this far at Kempton.
2	5 2nd (5) (2/1 +20%) Zephlyn		2 2/1(+20%)																															(5) Zephlyn 2/1, C&D winner. Winner here in January. 13/8, good second of 8 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f) 27 days ago, clear of rest. Can make presence felt. C&D winner in January and another solid effort at Southwell; thereabouts.
3	4 3rd (4) (10/3 -21%) Ney		3.333333 10/3(-21%)																															(4) Ney 10/3, Produced a career best in first-time blinkers when winning 6-runner handicap at Southwell (16.5f) 27 days ago, driven clear. Well treated in this sphere compared to his fairly useful hurdles form and he should go close. Changing the cheekpieces for blinkers worked well when a comfortable winner at Southwell.
4	6 4th (6) (25/1 -56%) Mille Miglia		25 25/1(-56%)																															(6) Mille Miglia 25/1, Out of sorts since early last year, faring no better in first-time blinkers when thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (12f) 18 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. She's been struggling to land any sort of blow in handicaps over various trips at Dundalk.
5th	2 5th (2) (17/2 -42%) Yakhabar		8.5 17/2(-42%)																															(2) Yakhabar 17/2, 11/1, won 10-runner handicap at this course (12.4f) 15 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Can give another good account from 3 lb higher mark. Recent win came over 1m4f (comfortably) and this trip has stretched him before.
6th	8 6th (8) (125/1 -213%) Misscarlett		125 125/1(-213%)																															(8) Misscarlett 125/1, Twenty four runs since sole win in 2017. Below form fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle (11/1) at Musselburgh (19.8f, soft) 76 days ago. Poor on last Flat run. Very hard to fancy. Only 3-54 and hasn't offered much either code for a while now.
7th	7 7th (7) (125/1 -213%) Princess Nieve		125 125/1(-213%)																															(7) Princess Nieve 125/1, 66/1, creditable seventh of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 29 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Not easy to make a case for. Not much to shout about since moving yards and she's unraced beyond about 1m4f.
8th	3 8th (3) (12/1 -167%) Alchemystique		12 12/1(-167%)																															(3) Alchemystique 12/1, Stopped the slide when second of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f, 12/1) 47 days ago. Potentially well handicapped but could do with cutting out slow starts. Came from some way back to finish second over 1m6f at Wolverhampton last time.

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

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In an open race, marginal preference is for ABRAAJ, who improved for a wind operation to finish a neck third in a higher grade at Kempton last time. Off the same mark here, the six-year-old could be hard to beat. Recent winners Ney and Yakhabar are others who arrive here with strong form claims, while Alchemystique is the pick of the remainder.

ABRAAJ was beaten only narrowly despite being unfavoured by the run of the race at Kempton last time and he's fancied to make amends here, though the presence of the potentially well-treated Ney should mean the selection has plenty to think about. Zephlyn backed up January's C&D success with a sound effort at Southwell and can complete the placings.

A few hold chances but one who can beat them all is ABRAAJ who should really have won last time at Kempton.

17:25 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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18:00 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 6f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (3/1 -9%) Pocklington		3 3/1(-9%)																															(2) Pocklington 3/1, Bred to be useful and got off to a winning start in 12-runner minor event (8/1) at this C&D 36 days ago, cosily. Open to improvement but he has plenty to find up against Army Ethos. Impressed over C&D on debut five weeks ago; bred to be smart and there's more to come.
2	1 2nd (1) (2/9 -10%) Army Ethos		0.222222 2/9(-10%)																															(1) Army Ethos 2/9, Speedily bred and easily made a successful debut at Ayr last year. Took a big step forward when neck second of 20 to River Tiber in Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot (6f, good, 20/1) next time, so he's the one to beat on his comeback. Two runs as a 2yo, winning easily on debut before neck 2nd in Coventry Stakes; smart colt.
3	4 3rd (4) (66/1 -164%) Bare Elegance		66 66/1(-164%)																															(4) Bare Elegance 66/1, 30,000 gns foal, Kodiac filly. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner out of useful 2-y-o 6f/6.3f winner Walk On Bye. Faces a tough task first time up. 30,000gns foal; dam a 5f winner (RPR 81); high standard to aim at on debut.
4	3 4th (3) (125/1 -89%) Highland Laird		125 125/1(-89%)																															(3) Highland Laird 125/1, Sent off at long odds (150/1) and beaten a long way out when last of 10 in minor event at this course (8f) on debut 12 days ago. Looks to be up against it dropped in trip. Offered nothing on recent debut here (1m) and can't be recommended.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content,

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It is very hard to oppose ARMY ETHOS, who has not been seen since going down by a neck in the Coventry at Royal Ascot last year. If the son of Shalaa is anywhere near that level of form here, it is very hard to see him being beaten. Pocklington won over C&D on his debut in January and may have more to offer, while Bare Elegance completes the shortlist.

ARMY ETHOS only had the 2 starts last year but he sets a clear standard after his excellent second in the Coventry at Royal Ascot. This looks a good opportunity for him to make a winning return to action, with debut-winner Pocklington the one who can give the selection most to think about.

Pockington is a promising sprinter but Coventry Stakes runner-up ARMY ETHOS sets a high standard.

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

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18:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
11	11 (11) (7/4 +56%) He's An Angel		1.75 7/4(+56%)																															(11) He's An Angel 7/4, Has taken his form to another level since joing his current yard, bringing up the 4-timer when digging deep for success in 8-runner handicap (5/2) at this C&D 15 days ago. Respected despite the rise in grade. On a roll for his new yard and good value for his narrow winning margins the last twice.
1	9 1st (9) (7/2 +0%) Sibyl Charm		3.5 7/2(+0%)																															(9) Sibyl Charm 7/2, Opened her account here (7f) in January and has continued in good form since, second of 12 in handicap (3/1) over C&D 19 days ago. Could be thereabouts once again. Running well; won over 7f here in January and twice runner-up since then over 6f.
2	1 2nd (1) (6/1 +33%) Pockley		6 6/1(+33%)																															(1) Pockley 6/1, All 6 career victories at this course, with latest win in November. With blinkers back on, creditable third of 8 in handicap here (5f, 22/1) 10 days ago, clear of rest. Capable of going well again if on a going day. Hasn't been far away in any of his recent runs and Jonny Peate returns claiming 3lb.
4	10 4th (10) (7/2 +36%) Boafo Boy		3.5 7/2(+36%)																															(10) Boafo Boy 7/2, Course winner. Not long with current yard and made it back-to-back wins when battling well to score in 5-runner handicap (11/4) at Chelmsford City (7f) 10 days ago. Can give another good account. Well handicapped on old form and has won his last two, over 6f and 7f.
5th	2 5th (2) (20/1 +39%) Fortamour		20 20/1(+39%)																															(2) Fortamour 20/1, Course winner whose latest success came at Ripon in September. After 10 weeks off, possibly needed the run when sixth of 9 in handicap (22/1) at this C&D 47 days ago. Others still more persuasive. Has won here but needed to run better on his final visit to be strongly fancied.
6th	3 6th (3) (9/1 +0%) Illusionist		9 9/1(+0%)																															(3) Illusionist 9/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. However, he took a step back in the right direction when third of 12 in handicap (11/1) at this C&D 19 days ago, nearest finish. Task is now to build on his latest effort. Stuck on a losing run but there have been some positive signs off his reduced mark.
7th	7 7th (7) (20/1 +0%) Bellagio Man		20 20/1(+0%)																															(7) Bellagio Man 20/1, Latest win over C&D in September. In first-time blinkers, below form seventh of 12 in handicap (16/1) at this C&D 28 days ago, though not ideally positioned. Needs to get back on track with cheekpieces reapplied. Won off 3lb higher over C&D in September but form has gone a little cold.
8th	12 8th (12) (25/1 -56%) Broken Spear		25 25/1(-56%)																															(12) Broken Spear 25/1, Ended last season with a couple of lesser efforts, eighth of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, heavy, 6/1) when last seen in October. May just be better for this first run back of the year. Five turf wins to his name but 0-6 on the AW and, back from a break, others are safer.
9th	4 9th (4) (28/1 -133%) William Dewhirst		28 28/1(-133%)																															(4) William Dewhirst 28/1, Doubled his tally when scoring at Carlisle in September and wasn't discredited at a higher level when sixth of 7 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, soft, 8/1) next time. Back down in grade on his return from 5 months off. Has won over 6f but perhaps better at 7f and he's back in trip without a recent race.
10th	6 10th (6) (22/1 +12%) Gis A Sub		22 22/1(+12%)																															(6) Gis A Sub 22/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. After 5 months off (had wind op), not disgraced on first outing since leaving Kevin Ryan when eighth of 12 in handicap (33/1) at this C&D 28 days ago. Lurks on dangerous mark. Lost his way for Kevin Ryan and made a quiet stable debut here four weeks ago.
11th	5 11th (5) (33/1 -136%) Manigordo		33 33/1(-136%)																															(5) Manigordo 33/1, After 13 weeks off, shaped as if better for the run when tenth of 12 in handicap (25/1) at this C&D 28 days ago. Had shown promise on his stable debut previously, so he's not written off with cheekpieces back on. Led early here four weeks ago before dropping right out; others preferred.
8	8 |DQ| (8) (5/2 +17%) Bonito Cavalo		2.5 5/2(+17%)																															(8) Bonito Cavalo 5/2, Has been thriving this year, completing a 5-timer at this course when winning 12-runner handicap (5f, 4/5) 28 days ago. Up in class but he's a leading contender in his current mood. Has been a revelation since the turn of the year, winning five times here (from 5f to 7f).

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

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A drop in trip and quick turnaround proved no barrier to success for BONITO CAVALO, who landed a five-timer over 5f here last time out. The handicapper has reacted by putting Jim Goldie's charge up a further 7lb in the ratings, but that may not be enough to break his winning sequence. He's An Angel is chasing a fifth straight victory himself and the four-year-old isn't taken lightly, while fellow in-form rival Sibyl Charm is unlikely to be far away either.

Several in-form contenders, with preference for BONITO CAVALO who has racked up a 5-timer at this course already in 2024. He can go on to extend his winning sequence, though He's An Angel is also unbeaten so far this year and isn't taken lightly. Sibyl Charm is another who arrives in good heart and she completes the shortlist.

This will take some winning with a few of these on a roll right now. HE'S AN ANGEL has been good value for his narrow winning margins.

18:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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19:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 3) 7f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	13 1st (13) (16/1 -146%) Billy Mill		16 16/1(-146%)																															(13) Billy Mill 16/1, C&D winner last summer. Got his head back in front in 12-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (7f) 22 days ago. Only nudged up 1 lb so should remain very competitive. C&D win last summer; latest Wolverhampton success backed up by the clock; each-way shout.
2	2 2nd (2) (4/1 -14%) Greatgadian		4 4/1(-14%)																															(2) Greatgadian 4/1, Course winner in October. Shaped well when third at Southwell in January and things didn't go his way at Kempton last time. Worth another chance to show he's on a good mark. Had an excuse last time and running well over 7f beforehand; one to take seriously.
3	7 3rd (7) (28/1 -100%) Ron O		28 28/1(-100%)																															(7) Ron O 28/1, C&D winner. Four wins from 14 runs last year. 16/1, bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap at this course (1m) 62 days ago, left poorly placed. Others more persuasive. Career best when winning at Southwell in November (1m); held in good race here in January.
4	1 4th (1) (5/1 +64%) Misty Grey		5 5/1(+64%)																															(1) Misty Grey 5/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 8/1, bit below form seventh of 13 in handicap at Southwell (7f) 54 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Tom Dascombe. Smart on AW in his pomp; down in grade for this stable debut; yard runs three here.
5th	12 5th (12) (18/1 +18%) Darwell Lion		18 18/1(+18%)																															(12) Darwell Lion 18/1, 20/1, last of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7f) 15 days ago. Others preferred. Edging down the weights but efforts for new yard this winter need bettering.
6th	4 6th (4) (11/1 +8%) Zip		11 11/1(+8%)																															(4) Zip 11/1, Three-time C&D winner. Latest win at Doncaster in October. Respectable fifth of 13 over C&D (12/1) 28 days ago.Each-way claims. Running well enough on AW this winter to enter calculations.
7th	6 7th (6) (6/1 -33%) Love De Vega		6 6/1(-33%)																															(6) Love De Vega 6/1, 2/1, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Chelmsford (7f) 8 days ago, keeping on well. Can give a good account up 4 lb. Two Chelmsford wins this year, latterly eight days ago; 4lb higher in a better race here.
8th	10 8th (10) (14/1 -40%) Riot		14 14/1(-40%)																															(10) Riot 14/1, Four wins from 17 runs last year. Creditable third of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (1m, 5/1) 13 days ago. Ended 2023 in good form and he was placed in both runs last month; should run his race.
9th	14 9th (14) (4/1 +27%) Star Zinc		4 4/1(+27%)																															(14) Star Zinc 4/1, C&D winner under Hollie Doyle last month. Good second of 12 in handicap (10/3) at Southwell (1m) 8 days ago. Not taken lightly with Doyle back in the saddle. Conditions to suit and comes here in top form; this is tougher though.
5	5 |B| (5) (13/2 +46%) The Caltonian		6.5 13/2(+46%)																															(5) The Caltonian 13/2, Four-time course winner, including over 5f/6f in January. Another good run here when second of 8 in 6f handicap 12 days ago, better placed than most. Fine at 7f. Has to enter the reckoning. Flourished in blinkers this winter and still improving judged on latest 6f second here.
3	3 |F| (3) (80/1 -100%) Anthem National		80 80/1(-100%)																															(3) Anthem National 80/1, C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. No impact over sprint trips in Bahrain in recent starts. Significantly back up in trip on British return. C&D winner; mixed bag in Bahrain this winter; looks high in the weights at present.
10th	11 10th (11) (14/1 -40%) Zozimus		14 14/1(-40%)																															(11) Zozimus 14/1, One win from 29 Flat runs. Twenty one runs since last win in 2020. Creditable seventh of 13 in C&D handicap (50/1) 28 days ago, not clear run. That wait for another win is likely to go on. Has his quirks but his reappearance was promising and he's not short of ability.
11th	8 11th (8) (50/1 -100%) On A Session		50 50/1(-100%)																															(8) On A Session 50/1, Winner at Musselburgh last spring but drawn a blank since. Last of 11 in handicap (14/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) when last seen in October. Probably best watched on return. On his last winning mark and can go well fresh; not out of it, for all he's 0-11 on AW.

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

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LOVE DE VEGA justified strong support in the market when landing the spoils at Chelmsford last week and a 4lb rise in the ratings looks far from insurmountable. Charlie Johnston's inmate is fancied to complete a double, possibly at the main expense of four-time course winner The Caltonian. Linda Perratt's charge has a career-high mark to overcome, but he isn't easily dismissed at this venue. Greatgadian, Trip To Rome and Star Zinc are other likely players.

A quite useful and competitive handicap. GREATGADIAN didn't enjoy the rub of the green at Kempton last time and gets another chance to show he can win from this mark. Star Zinc and The Caltonian both know where the winning post is over C&D and head the many dangers along with Love de Vega.

On A Session and Misty Grey are of some interest but GREATGADIAN can make amends for his unlucky run at Kempton last time.

19:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 3) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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19:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	12 1st (12) (10/1 -43%) Castan		10 10/1(-43%)																															(12) Castan 10/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. Respectable 1½ lengths fifth of 11 to Moon Flight in handicap (5/1) at this C&D 28 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Needs treating as though still in form. Conditions to suit and no obvious reason why he wouldn't give his running once again.
2	6 2nd (6) (4/1 +38%) Zarzyni		4 4/1(+38%)																															(6) Zarzyni 4/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. Shaped well when fourth of 12 in handicap (17/2) at this C&D 22 days ago, not clear run. Very well weighted these days. Talented but frustrating; ran well here last time and has the ability to feature.
3	3 3rd (3) (5/1 +0%) Pepsi Cat		5 5/1(+0%)																															(3) Pepsi Cat 5/1, C&D winner. Five wins from 19 Flat runs. Three wins from 10 runs last year. Latest win here in January. 11/2, good third of 12 in handicap at this C&D 22 days ago. Has good chance on form. Improving sprinter with a C&D record of 2113; low draw not optimal but considered.
4	8 4th (8) (9/2 +0%) Jenever		4.5 9/2(+0%)																															(8) Jenever 9/2, C&D winner. Four wins from 13 runs last year. Latest win here in November. Excellent head second of 11 to Moon Flight in handicap (7/2) at this C&D 28 days ago. That was just about a career best. Four wins last year; career best when 2nd to Moon Flight here latest; in the mix again.
5th	7 5th (7) (10/3 +33%) Moon Flight		3.333333 10/3(+33%)																															(7) Moon Flight 10/3, C&D winner. Latest win here in February. Good second of 8 in handicap at this C&D (9/2) 10 days ago, no match for winner. Likely to give it another good go under excellent claimer. Unexposed and progressive at 5f; likely to be in the thick of it once again.
6th	11 6th (11) (28/1 -133%) Khabib		28 28/1(-133%)																															(11) Khabib 28/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Southwell in November. 11/1, 5 lengths ninth of 11 to Moon Flight in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago. Likely to bounce back given overall profile but this is a warm handicap. Not at his best behind Moon Flight last time but earlier Southwell efforts stack up well.
7th	9 7th (9) (25/1 -56%) Match Play		25 25/1(-56%)																															(9) Match Play 25/1, In good order last summer and presumably needed the run when eleventh of 17 in handicap at York (5f, good) in September. Off again since. Not obviously thrown in on this return from 175 days off.
8th	2 8th (2) (33/1 -313%) Elegant Erin		33 33/1(-313%)																															(2) Elegant Erin 33/1, Respectable third of 7 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, heavy, 15/2). Off 151 days. Can make presence felt from same mark. Conditions no problem and she returns on a good mark; couldn't rule out.
9th	10 9th (10) (10/1 +9%) Dynamic Force		10 10/1(+9%)																															(10) Dynamic Force 10/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Fourth of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f, 5/1) 31 days ago, left with plenty to do how the race unfolded. Running to a similar level this winter but he'll need more if he's to come out on top.
10th	4 10th (4) (18/1 -29%) Expert Agent		18 18/1(-29%)																															(4) Expert Agent 18/1, Three wins from 9 runs last year. Tongue strap on for first time, eighth of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f, 11/1) 42 days ago. Given a chance by the handicapper. Not found best form for current yard but down in the weights; has run well here before.
11th	1 11th (1) (11/1 -38%) Blind Beggar		11 11/1(-38%)																															(1) Blind Beggar 11/1, Three wins from 11 runs last year. Latest win at Chelmsford City in November. Last of 6 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 10/1) 18 days ago, doing too much too soon. Return to 5f will suit. His last two runs at Class 4 level have seen him win; strong contender.
12th	5 12th (5) (40/1 -150%) Rock Melody		40 40/1(-150%)																															(5) Rock Melody 40/1, Three wins from 17 runs last year. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 16/1). Off 102 days. Significantly back down in trip. Is effective at 5f but she's back from a break and others appeal more.

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

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Moon Flight found that a 4lb rise in the handicap was enough to thwart him in his double bid when runner-up over C&D last time out. The four-year-old is unlikely to be far away off the same mark this evening, but he may find his January 19 conqueror, PEPSI CAT, too strong once more. Steph Hollinshead's progressive mare lost little in defeat when a close-up third at this track last month and she looks more than capable of scoring at this level. Jenever is also worth a second look.

PEPSI CAT has thrived on the AW this winter so makes as much appeal as any of these in what is a wide-open contest. The return to 5f will suit Blind Beggar so he's of interest, with Zarzyni completing the shortlist given he's very well weighted these days.

Pepsi Cat and Moon Flight are greatly respected but BLIND BEGGAR should be a force to be reckoned with back into a Class 4.

19:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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20:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (18/1 -200%) Badosa		18 18/1(-200%)																															(5) Badosa 18/1, 4/1, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 52 days ago. Sold from Archie Watson 3,000 gns in February. Won in January on final run for Archie Watson; in the mix on yard debut if repeating form.
2	1 2nd (1) (18/1 -125%) Desert Master		18 18/1(-125%)																															(1) Desert Master 18/1, 17/2, won 8-runner handicap at this course (5f) 12 days ago by neck from Tip Top Tank, getting first run. Has good chance on form. Won over 5f here recently; the return to 6f poses a question but he's entitled to respect.
3	12 3rd (12) (25/1 -25%) Nevzilla		25 25/1(-25%)																															(12) Nevzilla 25/1, 11/1, 4¾ lengths eighth of 10 to Southbank in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 16 days ago. Went close in Southwell classified (6f) in December but soundly beaten the last twice.
4	8 4th (8) (28/1 -155%) Dollarindex		28 28/1(-155%)																															(8) Dollarindex 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Excellent third of 8 in maiden (33/1) at this C&D 46 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Has an attractive pedigree and goes handicapping off lowly mark; some promise last time.
5th	4 5th (4) (11/8 +31%) Southbank		1.375 11/8(+31%)																															(4) Southbank 11/8, Lightly-raced winner. 11/10, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 16 days ago, pushed out. Can give a good account. Well-backed winner at Wolverhampton on first run since gelding op; on the shortlist.
6th	2 6th (2) (13/8 +64%) Piper's Fort		1.625 13/8(+64%)																															(2) Piper's Fort 13/8, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, sixth of 8 in maiden at Sandown (5f, good to soft). Off 6 months. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Has been gelded and possible improver now sent handicapping. Makes handicap debut having been gelded; market support could precede a very big run.
7th	3 7th (3) (16/1 -191%) Ocean Bliss		16 16/1(-191%)																															(3) Ocean Bliss 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fourth of 6 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 4/1) 17 days ago, having to pick way through. Likely to improve. Close fourth of six on last month's handicap debut (7f) and may yet be capable of better.
8th	7 8th (7) (100/1 -150%) Yiengaa		100 100/1(-150%)																															(7) Yiengaa 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 33/1, seventh of 10 in nursery at this C&D. Off 153 days. Not easy to make a case for. Watch the betting but she was down the field on handicap debut over C&D when last seen.
9th	6 9th (6) (20/1 -100%) Grid Iron Maiden		20 20/1(-100%)																															(6) Grid Iron Maiden 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 1½ lengths fourth of 8 to Desert Master in handicap at this course (5f, 14/1) 12 days ago. Others more persuasive. Close fourth over 5f here on handicap debut, when outpaced early; interesting now at 6f.
10th	9 10th (9) (10/1 -25%) Tip Top Tank		10 10/1(-25%)																															(9) Tip Top Tank 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 12/1, neck second of 8 to Desert Master in handicap at this course (5f) 12 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Strong-finishing second over 5f here on h'cap debut; this return to 6f could prove ideal.
11th	10 11th (10) (25/1 +24%) Gone Like The Wind		25 25/1(+24%)																															(10) Gone Like The Wind 25/1, Blinkered for 1st time, 5¾ lengths last of 10 to Southbank in handicap (28/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 16 days ago, left poorly placed. Hood on 1st time, cheekpieces on 1st time. Down the field the last twice and headgear change needs to prompt upturn in fortunes.

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

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The race was arguably won and lost at the start when Desert Master (winner), Tip Top Tank (second) and GRID IRON MAIDEN (fourth) clashed over 5f here last month, with the last-named fancied to turn the form around over this longer trip. The selection missed the break and had to switch wide as that race unfolded, which did her no favours at all. With a sharper getaway, she should take closer order and the sixth furlong could prompt a stronger finish from Brian Ellison's filly on just her second run in a handicap.

There are reasons to think PIPER'S FORT can improve for the switch to handicaps after 6 months off so gets the nod over Desert Master and Tip Top Tank, who finished first and second in a similar event here 12 days ago.

The well-backed SOUTHBANK (nap) did it a shade cosily at Wolverhampton and is taken to defy a 3lb rise. Tip Top Tank is feared.

20:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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20:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (12/1 -50%) One More Dream		12 12/1(-50%)																															(5) One More Dream 12/1, Course winner. Three wins from 14 runs last year. 16/1, solid third of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 29 days ago. In the mix once more. Back to form with good third at Wolverhampton (6f) and should be fine now back up in trip.
2	3 2nd (3) (3/1 +57%) King Of York		3 3/1(+57%)																															(3) King Of York 3/1, Winner at Southwell in February. Respectable third of 8 in handicap (4/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 16 days ago, well positioned. Needs considering. Poor strike-rate but sole win came last month and he can be thereabouts once more.
3	6 3rd (6) (8/1 +11%) Al Muqdad		8 8/1(+11%)																															(6) Al Muqdad 8/1, Fair maiden. Below-par fifth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 11/1) 27 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Only fifth on handicap debut but lightly raced and promise previously; not written off.
4	4 4th (4) (17/2 -6%) Novak		8.5 17/2(-6%)																															(4) Novak 17/2, C&D winner who posted a respectable sixth of 12 in handicap (12/1) at this C&D 19 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Twice placed this winter but form has dipped here the last twice; needs to raise his game.
5th	11 5th (11) (80/1 -100%) Sluzewiec		80 80/1(-100%)																															(11) Sluzewiec 80/1, Last of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 100/1) 17 days ago. Lots more is required. Five wins in France but yet to finish better than fifth across his six British starts.
6th	1 6th (1) (7/2 -56%) Ivasecret		3.5 7/2(-56%)																															(1) Ivasecret 7/2, Scored for his current yard at Kempton in February and posted a very good second of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 3 days ago. Player on his tapeta debut eased 1 lb. In really good form on Polytrack the last twice; key player if Tapeta isn't an issue.
8th	7 8th (7) (13/2 +19%) Rory		6.5 13/2(+19%)																															(7) Rory 13/2, Unreliable type. Won 8-runner handicap at this course (6f, 10/3) 10 days ago. Needs to back it up. Two 6f course wins this winter and a good run over today's C&D, too; in the shake-up.
9th	9 9th (9) (50/1 -150%) Lady Lavina		50 50/1(-150%)																															(9) Lady Lavina 50/1, Last of 6 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 22/1) 18 days ago. Others appeal more. May capitalise on reduced mark at some stage but hard to be confident on recent evidence.
10th	2 10th (2) (50/1 -257%) Grey Force One		50 50/1(-257%)																															(2) Grey Force One 50/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in September. Last of 12 in handicap at this C&D (28/1) 19 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. C&D win off this mark last September but plenty to prove in view of subsequent form.
11th	10 11th (10) (9/1 -38%) Makeen		9 9/1(-38%)																															(10) Makeen 9/1, Failed to build on earlier promise when seventh of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (7f) 7 months ago. Handily weighted though if back on song after his lay-off. Patchy campaign last year and returns from an absence, but with Hollie Doyle on board.
12th	12 12th (12) (12/1 +25%) Keep Me Stable		12 12/1(+25%)																															(12) Keep Me Stable 12/1, C&D winner in November. Last of 8 in handicap (22/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 9 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward. Form has gone the wrong way but return to Newcastle and to 7f could be major positives.

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KING OF YORK has only raced here once before but is a much wiser and more competitively-weighted contender this time around. The draw has also been kind to the Scott Dixon-trained five-year-old, whose recent form stands up to scrutiny in this company. As is the case with the selection, Ivasecret won with a bit in hand on his penultimate start and looks worth a try back at this trip after a near-miss over 1m at Chelmsford on Thursday. The well-handicapped San Isidro is another with strong place claims on these terms.

A few with chances but IVASECRET has really found his form again since joining Ian Williams so is fancied to quickly resume winning ways on the back of a very good recent Chelmsford City second. C&D winner Novak is next on the list, although the returning Makeen and course-scorer One More Dream both warrant plenty of respect too in an open contest.

7f at Newcastle brings out the best in KEEP ME STABLE and she earns the vote now back here and back down in trip.

20:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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Racecard Key

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	TomForm top stats silver rated
	Ran similar race before
S	TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out
T	Top Time speeed rated
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	At the races watchout for
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How to use Tomform

Please Watch this short video that will help you learn how to use Tomform.com to filter out the runners and find a winner in each race.

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

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