1 Monday 17th March 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Monday 17th March 2025

There were 35 Races on Monday 17th March 2025 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Wexford, 6 races at Fontwell, 6 races at Southwell, 7 races at Down Royal, 9 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Monday 17th March 2025

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

13:35 Wexford Maiden Hurdle 16f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
17	17 (17) (40/1 0%) Mahler's Best	40 40/1(0%)	(17) Mahler's Best 40/1, Once-raced maiden. 14/1, ninth of 18 in novice hurdle at Gowran (16.1f, heavy) on NH debut 9 days ago, not knocked about. RESERVE. Third reserve, tailed off on debut at Gowran nine days ago; stablemate of Speculatrix.
1	1 1st (1) (11/4 -120%) Speculatrix	2.75 11/4(-120%)	(1) Speculatrix 11/4, Fairly useful hurdler. Running well when fell last (set to win) in novice hurdle (11/2) at Navan (16f, heavy) 16 days ago. Can make amends. Two falls and two poor runs this term, clear chance if none the worse for Navan mishap.
2	11 2nd (11) (2/1 +27%) Magic Day	2 2/1(+27%)	(11) Magic Day 2/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Third of 9 in novice hurdle (7/2) at Navan (16f, heavy) 16 days ago. Player. Left to take a moderate third after Speculatrix fell at the last at Navan, more needed.
3	14 3rd (14) (4/1 +47%) Billie Frechette	4 4/1(+47%)	(14) Billie Frechette 4/1, Fair maiden on the Flat. Modest form both starts over hurdles. Decent form at a modest level at Dundalk, chance on her Navan juvenile hurdle fourth.
4	2 4th (2) (7/2 +36%) Ufouria	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(2) Ufouria 7/2, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. 1 win from 3 runs this season. Fair winner at 16f in bumpers. 8/1, fell in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) on hurdles bow 23 days ago. Big chance on bumper form, good chance if no ill-effects from fall on hurdling debut.
5th	10 5th (10) (66/1 -32%) Kates Choice	66 66/1(-32%)	(10) Kates Choice 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 200/1, eighth of 14 in novice hurdle at Thurles (15.6f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 11 days ago. Looked in need of further than this when staying on from the last at Thurles.
6th	12 6th (12) (14/1 +91%) Midnight Eagle	14 14/1(+91%)	(12) Midnight Eagle 14/1, Modest hurdler. Good fifth of 14 in novice hurdle at Thurles (20f, good to soft, 80/1) 11 days ago. Outran her odds when fifth in a Thurles maiden, would have a better chance in a handicap.
7th	13 7th (13) (200/1 -100%) Neska Blue	200 200/1(-100%)	(13) Neska Blue 200/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. Eighth of 9 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (22.8f, heavy, 200/1) on hurdles bow 21 days ago. Back down in trip. Placed in a point, nothing in her racecourse form to suggest she could feature.
8th	9 8th (9) (125/1 -25%) Great Bird	125 125/1(-25%)	(9) Great Bird 125/1, Twice-raced maiden. Thirteenth of 18 in novice hurdle (100/1) at Clonmel (19f, soft) 32 days ago. Remote seventh at Gowran, no improvement at Clonmel a month ago, safe to rule out.
9th	6 9th (6) (100/1 -257%) Creadan Grace	100 100/1(-257%)	(6) Creadan Grace 100/1, Once-raced maiden. 12/1, last of 9 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (22.8f, heavy) on NH debut 21 days ago. Down in trip. Last of nine first time out at Punchestown, Speculatrix is the stable's number one here.
3	3 \|U\| (3) (66/1 +34%) Where's Nanny	66 66/1(+34%)	(3) Where's Nanny 66/1, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. Down in trip. First run for yard after leaving W. P. Mullins. Hooded for 1st time. Ex-Willie Mullins, bumper winner on debut at Tramore, poor hurdles form.
10th	8 10th (8) (14/1 +65%) Diamond Approach	14 14/1(+65%)	(8) Diamond Approach 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Tenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (19f, soft, 40/1) 32 days ago. Remote fourth in a bumper at Limerick, 93-rated mare is hard to fancy in maiden company.
11th	5 11th (5) (40/1 -100%) Conflict Lady	40 40/1(-100%)	(5) Conflict Lady 40/1, Ol' Man River mare. Dam (h101) point winner who stayed 3m under Rules. Dam point winner and placed in bumpers and staying hurdles, may need further than this.
12th	4 12th (4) (200/1 -33%) Anni Day Now	200 200/1(-33%)	(4) Anni Day Now 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. Thirteenth of 21 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (19.1f, soft, 150/1) 25 days ago. Three-figure odds for her first two maiden hurdle outings and has run accordingly.
13th	7 13th (7) (150/1 +0%) Dafhney Blue	150 150/1(+0%)	(7) Dafhney Blue 150/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. Seventh of 10 in novice hurdle at this course (20f, heavy, 250/1) on hurdles bow 141 days ago. Fifth in a seven-runner bumper at Tramore, tailed off at this venue on hurdling debut.

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SPECULATRIX won a Punchestown bumper on debut but certainly hasn't enjoyed much luck over hurdles. The selection was set to score when falling at the last in Killarney last autumn and following two disappointing efforts, suffered another final flight exit at Navan earlier this month. The Gordon Elliott-trained mare held a slight advantage when again falling at the last in the maiden won by stablemate Swing Davis, with Magic Day beaten over 20 lengths in third. Cork bumper winner Ufouria and Billie Frechette are others to consider.

A excellent chance for SPECULATRIX to make amends for her last-flight fall at Navan last time when set to win. Magic Day is next best ahead of Ufouria in a thin event.

It looked as if SPECULATRIX was gaining the upper hand when exiting at the last at Navan and she is tipped to make amends

13:35 Wexford Maiden Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:52 Down Royal Maiden Hurdle 17f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	6 1st (6) (14/1 +79%) Glenashling	14 14/1(+79%)	(6) Glenashling 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, eighth of 14 in novice hurdle at Navan (15.7f, heavy) 36 days ago. Hooded for 1st time. Mild promise in two of three starts, hood now tried, in good hands, may need more time.
3	7 3rd (7) (85/40 +39%) Hello Jack	2.125 85/40(+39%)	(7) Hello Jack 85/40, Promising type. Third of 13 in novice hurdle (4/1) at Fairyhouse (16.2f, soft) 60 days ago. Open to progress. Third in first two starts over timber, the better ground should suit, shortlisted.
4	12 4th (12) (125/1 -89%) Speedy Box	125 125/1(-89%)	(12) Speedy Box 125/1, Arcadio gelding. Dam (c115/h110), 3m hurdle winner, half-sister to fairly useful hunter chase winner (stayed 29f) William Somers. Experience in points but 0-8 in that sphere, best watched on belated Rules' debut.
5th	5 5th (5) (20/1 +20%) Colvin	20 20/1(+20%)	(5) Colvin 20/1, Yeats gelding. Closely related to bumper winner Lanty Slea, stayed 21f. Wears tongue strap. Son of Yeats, dam won at 2m2f-2m3f, worth a market check on belated debut; tongue tied.
6th	11 6th (11) (16/1 +76%) Savant Du Mesnil	16 16/1(+76%)	(11) Savant Du Mesnil 16/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. Eighth of 15 in novice hurdle at this course (20.1f, good to soft, 80/1) on hurdles bow 81 days ago. Third runner for yard, JJ Slevin prefers the chances of Krak, others more likely.
7th	17 7th (17) (80/1 -60%) Rushes And Whins	80 80/1(-60%)	(17) Rushes And Whins 80/1, Wings of Eagles mare. Dam (b93) bumper winner out of fairly useful 2m-2½m hurdle winner Felinious. Wings Of Eagles debutante, cheap purchase but not a bad pedigree; check the market.
8th	16 8th (16) (80/1 +20%) Zuzukel	80 80/1(+20%)	(16) Zuzukel 80/1, Fair maiden on the Flat. Thrice-raced maiden. Twelfth of 20 in novice hurdle at Gowran (16.1f, heavy, 100/1) 9 days ago, not knocked about. Hooded for 1st time. 0-3 over hurdles, beaten 51l latest, hood and tongue tie combination needs to transform.
9th	1 9th (1) (20/1 -43%) Fortune The Brave	20 20/1(-43%)	(1) Fortune The Brave 20/1, Promising sort. Fairly useful winner at 20f in bumpers. 11/2, tenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 15 days ago. May well do better. Midfield on hurdles debut after break, extra furlong to suit here, should do better.
3	3 \|F\| (3) (50/1 +24%) Quantum Leap	50 50/1(+24%)	(3) Quantum Leap 50/1, Fairly useful Flat winner. First run since leaving Ed Bethell when ninth of 12 in maiden at Punchestown (16.7f, heavy, 80/1) on hurdle debut 21 days ago. Useful on the Flat, no impact on Irish hurdles debut, can only be watched after that.
19	19 \|U\| (19) (33/1 +0%) Chancing Dreams	33 33/1(+0%)	(19) Chancing Dreams 33/1, €18,000 3-y-o, Shirocco gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including useful hurdler Pyffo and fairly useful hurdle/chase winner Mr Glass. Check the betting for this newcomer. Shirocco gelding, plenty of winners in pedigree, worth a market check on debut.
10th	9 10th (9) (100/1 +0%) On The Cards	100 100/1(+0%)	(9) On The Cards 100/1, Fair maiden on the Flat, making GB/IRE jumps debut. 100/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f) 89 days ago. Modest Flat maiden, probably best watched on hurdles debut unless money comes.
11th	18 11th (18) (200/1 -100%) Are We Dancing	200 200/1(-100%)	(18) Are We Dancing 200/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 300/1, last of 12 in juvenile hurdle at Navan (16f, heavy) 16 days ago. No show in three maiden hurdles at big prices, better ground may help but hard to fancy.
12th	10 12th (10) (50/1 +50%) Rockandrose	50 50/1(+50%)	(10) Rockandrose 50/1, Winning pointer, third last time (Jan 2023). Makes a very belated hurdle debut. Point winner, 10yo now makes belated Rules' debut after long layoff, watch.
13th	20 13th (20) (100/1 +0%) Itcantjustbeluck	100 100/1(+0%)	(20) Itcantjustbeluck 100/1, Yorgunnabelucky gelding. Dam lightly raced on Flat. Yorgunnabelucky gelding, not a lot of stamina in pedigree, best watched on debut.
4	4 \|DQ\| (4) (4/7 +75%) Walk On The Beach	0.571429 4/7(+75%)	(4) Walk On The Beach 4/7, Promising sort. 1 win from 3 runs this season. Second of 20 in maiden at Naas (15.5f, heavy, 8/1) on hurdles bow 22 days ago, running on. Should progress. Bumper winner, fine effort on hurdles debut at Naas, sounder surface fine, big chance.

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WALK ON THE BEACH won a Killarney bumper last summer and created a good impression on his return when tacking hurdles for the first time at Naas last month. Runner-up that day to a Willie Mullins-trained odds-on favourite, the six-year-old is expected to have improved for the run and this slight step up in trip will suit too. Krak's third to Ballybow is good form and he must enter calculations for a shrewd yard, while Hello Jack boasts a similar profile and point-to-point winner Sporting Glance could get closer to the selection now sent hurdling after a break.

KRAK shaped well in a couple of similar events around the turn of the year and can make it third time lucky. Bumper winner Walk On The Beach rates an obvious danger on the back of his hurdle debut second last month, while Hello Jack should have more to offer for Gordon Elliott.

WALK ON THE BEACH is preferred, he shaped well on his hurdling debut at Naas and he should improve for this better ground

13:52 Down Royal Maiden Hurdle 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:02 Fontwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (11/4 +69%) Dwight K Schrute	2.75 11/4(+69%)	(1) Dwight K Schrute 11/4, £80,000 purchase after winning a point in 2023. It took a while for new connections to get him to the track but he showed a fair level of ability when third over 25.5f at Hereford last month. He isn't sure to benefit from this drop back in trip. Has displayed promise on both hurdle starts but the drop back in trip is a slight concern..
2	8 2nd (8) (14/1 -56%) Twist Of Fatecatch	14 14/1(-56%)	(8) Twist Of Fatecatch 14/1, Twice-raced maiden. 11/1, sixth of 7 in bumper at Ffos Las (15.8f, heavy) 65 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. Will need to improve for this switch to hurdles to figure but the longer trip could suit..
3	11 3rd (11) (10/3 -122%) Le Galli Bier	3.333333 10/3(-122%)	(11) Le Galli Bier 10/3, Fair maiden hurdler/chaser in France this season. Not in quite the same form when 14 lengths second in 2¼m course novice for new yard 3 weeks ago but he may come on for the run. A leading player after a promising start for this stable here last month..
4	7 4th (7) (11/4 +31%) Sonification	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(7) Sonification 11/4, Fair hurdler. Ninth of 12 in handicap hurdle (25/1) at Kelso (23f, soft) 31 days ago. Bounce back needed. Has a bit to prove but the return to maiden company on better ground could help..
5th	4 5th (4) (28/1 +15%) Lahinch Strand	28 28/1(+15%)	(4) Lahinch Strand 28/1, Modest form in a bumper and 2 hurdles. More one for handicaps after this. Needs to find improvement for the longer trip but the better ground could help..
6th	3 6th (3) (11/2 -22%) John The Spark	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(3) John The Spark 11/2, Fair hurdler. Good third of 9 in maiden at Fairyhouse (2½m, soft) 60 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Ian Donoghue. Merits consideration. Has displayed promise in Irish maiden hurdles and he's of interest on stable debut..
7th	5 7th (5) (33/1 +0%) Ledders	33 33/1(+0%)	(5) Ledders 33/1, A fairly useful bumper winner but off the track for 23 months prior to pulling up on Lingfield hurdle debut 25 days ago. Tongue tied first time. 2022 bumper winner who was pulled up last month on hurdle debut back from a long absence..
8th	9 8th (9) (250/1 -150%) Brenda	250 250/1(-150%)	(9) Brenda 250/1, Well held in 2 bumpers for Laura Mongan and pulled up in novice at Lingfield (19.5f, soft) on hurdles bow for new yard 25 days ago. Tailed off in two bumpers and pulled up on last month's hurdle/stable debut..
9th	10 9th (10) (50/1 -150%) Bradshaw	50 50/1(-150%)	(10) Bradshaw 50/1, Well held on Flat debut in France last autumn and pulled up in juvenile at Newbury (2m, soft) switched to hurdles for new yard last month. Did plenty wrong when pulled up on hurdle/stable debut, so best watched at present..
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (8/1 +43%) Gamblergo	8 8/1(+43%)	(2) Gamblergo 8/1, Point winner. Had wind surgery after pulling up on Uttoxeter hurdle debut and showed he has ability when fourth of 9 in 2¾m Hereford novice last time. Has benefited from November wind surgery but he's probably one for the longer term..

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A relatively promising second on his UK debut here last month, LE GALLI BIER is likely to improve for going up in trip and this represents an ideal opportunity for him to get off the mark. Now in the hands of Karen Jewell after going winless in six starts over hurdles in Ireland, John The Spark is not to be underestimated. Sonification is another to note for the in-form Harry Derham team.

LE GALLI BIER can step up on his run here last time and make it second time lucky for new connections. John The Spark could pose a threat if reproducing the pick of his Irish form, while Sonification can also play a prominent role if shrugging off a couple of lesser runs in handicaps.

Dwight K Schrute is respected but the suggestion is the relatively unexposed 4yo LE GALLI BIER.

14:02 Fontwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:10 Wexford Maiden Hurdle 16f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	6 1st (6) (3/1 +75%) Small Doses	3 3/1(+75%)	(6) Small Doses 3/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 100/1, fourth of 22 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.2f, soft) 42 days ago. Punchestown display caught the attention of the stewards, could be hard to beat now.
2	12 2nd (12) (15/8 +38%) Half Past Tipsy	1.875 15/8(+38%)	(12) Half Past Tipsy 15/8, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. Twelfth of 17 in novice hurdle (40/1) at Leopardstown (16f, good) 81 days ago, pulling hard. Hood back on. Solid chance on overall hurdles form if forgiven a poor run at Leopardstown at Christmas.
3	1 3rd (1) (16/1 -300%) Beckistine	16 16/1(-300%)	(1) Beckistine 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. 25/1, fifth of 10 in bumper at Punchestown (16f, soft) 25 days ago. Switches from bumpers to hurdles and he's the one to beat. Led narrowly when falling at the last at Limerick, should be competitive here.
4	4 4th (4) (11/2 +15%) Lambay Island	5.5 11/2(+15%)	(4) Lambay Island 11/2, Thrice-raced maiden under Rules. 7/1, fourth of 11 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.7f, heavy) 21 days ago. May well do better. Soundly beaten in fourth in maidens at Fairyhouse and Punchestown, needs to raise his game.
5th	10 5th (10) (25/1 +11%) Catchabird	25 25/1(+11%)	(10) Catchabird 25/1, Promising individual. 28/1, first run since leaving W. J. Burke when fourth of 13 in novice hurdle at Tipperary (16.5f, soft) 115 days ago, faring best of those held up. Should improve. Ran her best race so far on stable/seasonal debut at Tipperary in November, more needed.
6th	8 6th (8) (50/1 +50%) Thoughtsarethings	50 50/1(+50%)	(8) Thoughtsarethings 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden under Rules. Seventh of 14 in novice hurdle at Thurles (15.6f, good to soft, 200/1) 11 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Slight improvement at Thurles last time, a lot more needed in first-time cheekpieces.
7th	5 7th (5) (9/2 +55%) Ned In The Park	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(5) Ned In The Park 9/2, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. 5/4, sixth of 15 in novice hurdle at Limerick (19f, soft) on hurdles bow 78 days ago, travelling best. Likely to improve. Positives to take from all three bumper runs, unplaced favourite on hurdling debut.
8th	3 8th (3) (7/1 +86%) Jordann	7 7/1(+86%)	(3) Jordann 7/1, Thrice-raced maiden under Rules. 13/2, pulled up in novice hurdle at Limerick (21f, soft) on hurdles bow 79 days ago, pulled up before 2 out. Back down in trip. Hooded for 1st time. Not a big price on hurdling debut at Leopardstown but beaten three out and soon pulled up.
9th	13 9th (13) (100/1 -100%) Leading Endeavour	100 100/1(-100%)	(13) Leading Endeavour 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, fifth of 9 in novice hurdle at Navan (16f, heavy) 16 days ago. Won a three-runner point, has made no impact in three runs over hurdles.
10th	15 10th (15) (33/1 -313%) Scotch Street	33 33/1(-313%)	(15) Scotch Street 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. Ninth of 12 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, good, 125/1) 161 days ago. RESERVE. Reserve, well held all three hurdle starts, may find her level in handicaps.
11th	2 11th (2) (40/1 0%) Bernie's Legacy	40 40/1(0%)	(2) Bernie's Legacy 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1, below form twelfth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23f, heavy) 49 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Down the field in two handicaps, trainer has a more obvious chance with Small Doses.
12th	7 12th (7) (125/1 +17%) Theanniversary Man	125 125/1(+17%)	(7) Theanniversary Man 125/1, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. Fifteenth of 21 in novice hurdle (125/1) at Punchestown (19.1f, soft) 25 days ago. Tailed off at Punchestown last month on first run since 2023, no apparent chance.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (12/1 +25%) Betty's Beaut	12 12/1(+25%)	(9) Betty's Beaut 12/1, Thrice-raced maiden under Rules. Tenth of 14 in bumper (22/1) at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft) on bumper debut 14 days ago. Switches from bumpers to hurdles. Well beaten in a pair of maiden hurdles, never threatened in a bumper at Leopardstown.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (150/1 -355%) Give Her Hollie	150 150/1(-355%)	(11) Give Her Hollie 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tenth of 16 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, soft, 100/1). Off 6 months. No progress after fair debut at Downpatrick last July, rated 18lb below Half Past Tipsy.

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SMALL DOSES stepped up on the form of his first two runs over hurdles and caught the attention of the stewards when staying on into fourth behind Ethical Diamond at Punchestown last month. The selection is reportedly a temperamental gelding but may have found a good opportunity to open his account in this race for horses that have yet to finish in the first three. Beckistine has been soundly beaten in three bumper outings but is an obvious threat judged on his only hurdle run at Limerick, where he'd just struck the front when falling at the final flight. Half Past Tipsy and Ned In The Park look the pick of the remainder.

BECKISTINE again failed to threaten in a bumper last time but he's the clear pick returned to this sphere. Indeed, he looked set to make a winning hurdles debut prior to falling at the last at Limerick in January. Small Doses appears to be getting the hang of things judged on his improved effort at Punchestown and he is preferred to Catchabird, Lambay Island and Ned In The Park for forecast purposes.

Given a home reputation as a temperamental sort, SMALL DOSES is possibly a risky proposition but his Punchetrown run was promising

14:10 Wexford Maiden Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:20 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (7/2 +68%) Flash In The Park	3.5 7/2(+68%)	(4) Flash In The Park 7/2, Got off the mark at Uttoxeter in November but running below form when fell last in handicap chase there (20f, heavy) following month on his final run for Dan Skelton. Capitulated in familiar fashion at Wetherby last month and now hiked up in trip. Tongue tie back on. Irish point winner; won for Dan Skelton in November but cost just £1,000 in January.
1	5 1st (5) (7/2 -155%) Ali Star Bert	3.5 7/2(-155%)	(5) Ali Star Bert 7/2, Two of his 3 wins last season came at this track and confirmed his effectiveness around here with 4 good placed efforts this season, latest when second of 10 here (24.3f, soft) 4 weeks ago. Every chance he can open his account for the campaign nudged back up 2 lb. Dual C&D winner; three good placed efforts here this season and has an each-way chance.
2	2 2nd (2) (6/1 -80%) Dr Kananga	6 6/1(-80%)	(2) Dr Kananga 6/1, None too reliable (prone to mistakes over fences) and seemed to find the test inadequate when third of 5 in handicap chase at Doncaster (24f, good) just over 2 weeks ago. Back up in trip a positive but he's no certainty to be on his game anyway. Three chase wins, latest in 2022; creditable third in veterans' chase last time; contender.
1	1 \|F\| (1) (15/2 -15%) Impatient	7.5 15/2(-15%)	(1) Impatient 15/2, Resumed progress from out of the blue when running out an impressive winner in a re-fitted tongue strap in 3m Ffos Las handicap chase in November despite not always convincing with his jumping. Possibly found the race coming too soon at Leicester just 8 days later and freshened up since. Placed over hurdles; off the mark stepped up to 3m on second chase start; chance.
3	3 \|U\| (3) (6/4 +50%) Ultra Beat	1.5 6/4(+50%)	(3) Ultra Beat 6/4, Showed first form over hurdles when third at Ffos Las last May and backed that up 5 months on switched to fences when finishing runner-up at Bangor in October. Quickly back on track after a fall when third at Warwick in December but needs to shrug off a lesser effort since. Visor on. 0-9; two good placed efforts this term; poor run latest; visor now tried; a possible.

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ALI STAR BERT produced another fair effort to only be denied by two lengths into second at this venue last month, and he's only 2lb higher. The nine-year-old has two previous course victories to his name and it would be no surprise to see him get his head back in front. Impatient failed to back up his success at Ffos Las when only fourth at Leicester in November, but he might be worth another chance after a break. Dr Kananga is next best.

ALI STAR BERT enhanced his fine record at this course with another solid placed effort 4 weeks ago and Shaun Harris' 9-y-o is fancied to go one better at the expense of Ultra Beat, who has made a promising start to his chasing career but needs to shrug a lesser effort at Chepstow last time. Impatient, who is returning from 4 months off, rounds off the shortlist.

Recent Doncaster third DR KANANGA is taken to get the better of Ultra Beat, who is visored for the first time.

14:20 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:27 Down Royal Handicap Hurdle 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
6	6 (6) (11/1 -22%) Grann's Boy	11 11/1(-22%)	(6) Grann's Boy 11/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. 7/2, creditable fourth of 8 in novice hurdle at Wexford (16.4f, heavy) 140 days ago. Up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Looks competitive on form. Handicap debutant, won a Kilbeggan maiden, form of last run worked out, interesting.
12	12 (12) (12/1 0%) Chef's Kiss	12 12/1(0%)	(12) Chef's Kiss 12/1, 4/1, bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 51 days ago. Back up in trip. Claims on his penultimate Limerick third. Ran well on h'cap debut at Limerick, trip and ground not ideal latest, each-way claims.
1	1 1st (1) (9/4 +36%) Timmy Tuesday	2.25 9/4(+36%)	(1) Timmy Tuesday 9/4, Winner in hurdle at Ayr in January. Creditable third of 6 in novice hurdle (5/2) at Exeter (18.5f, soft) 36 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Won h'cap debut off 4lb higher, solid effort at Exeter latest, back up in trip, chance.
2	5 2nd (5) (9/1 +55%) Kinbara Firstdraft	9 9/1(+55%)	(5) Kinbara Firstdraft 9/1, Latest win in hurdle at Ayr in November. 16 lengths fourth of 7 to Timmy Tuesday in handicap hurdle (11/2) at Ayr (20.4f, soft) 55 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. 2-9 over hurdles, well held behind Timmy Tuesday latest, more needed to turn that around.
3	8 3rd (8) (7/1 +22%) Down Around	7 7/1(+22%)	(8) Down Around 7/1, One win from 21 NH runs. 13/2, creditable fifth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Back up in trip. Can make presence felt. Won off 9lb lower at Thurles, two sound efforts off revised mark since, place chance.
4	7 4th (7) (16/1 +20%) Lygon Lad	16 16/1(+20%)	(7) Lygon Lad 16/1, 14/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Naas (18.7f, heavy) 50 days ago. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. Good run on h'cap debut at Navan, hasn't built on that, beaten 48l latest, a bit to prove.
5th	10 5th (10) (16/1 +20%) Whale Harbour	16 16/1(+20%)	(10) Whale Harbour 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable third of 15 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.3f, good to soft) on his final run for Gavin Cromwell but pulled up at Fairyhouse on his yard/handicap hurdle debut last month. Promise in maidens for former yard, pulled up on stable and handicap debut, watch.
6th	9 6th (9) (14/1 +0%) Interchangeable	14 14/1(+0%)	(9) Interchangeable 14/1, Winner in hurdle at Naas in December. Thirteenth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Naas (18.7f, heavy, 10/1) 50 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Well backed for maiden win at Navan, ground may not have suited latest, capable of better.
7th	4 7th (4) (5/1 +44%) Iamagetaway	5 5/1(+44%)	(4) Iamagetaway 5/1, Promising sort. First run since leaving James Andrew Fahey when creditable seventh of 20 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (19.8f, heavy, 22/1) 30 days ago. One to consider with better to come. 2m5f maiden hurdle winner on good, may have needed latest, could go well at a price.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (5/2 +50%) Savante	2.5 5/2(+50%)	(2) Savante 5/2, 2 wins from 6 runs this season. Promising eighth of 19 in handicap hurdle (4/1) at Leopardstown (18f, good to soft) 43 days ago, left poorly placed. Open to progress. Player. Bumper and maiden winner, promise on h'cap bow, this trip and ground will suit, claims.

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

TIMMY TUESDAY was a ready winner at Ayr before recording a respectable third in a class 2 novice hurdle at Exeter. Those two runs look to be the strongest pieces of form and Gordon Elliott's lightly-raced seven-year-old is taken to defy top weight. Kinbara Firstdraft was an eyecatcher when fourth in that race at Ayr and is dangerous to rule out. Fellow class-dropper Savante is another must for the shortlist. Smooth Scotch and Grann's Boy are each-way contenders.

Lots with chances but the vote goes to SAVANTE who shaped well when a running-on eighth at Leopardstown last time out and can gain a second success in this sphere now. Grann's Boy starts life in handicaps on a decent mark so rates the chief threat ahead of Iamagetaway, Timmy Tuesday and Smooth Scotch.

Preference is for SAVANTE (nap). This is easier than the race she contested at Leopardstown last time and she is 2-3 going right-handed

14:27 Down Royal Handicap Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:37 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 18f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
5	5 (5) (10/1 +50%) Constant Friday	10 10/1(+50%)	(5) Constant Friday 10/1, Off the mark in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f) in April 2022. However, after an absence of nearly 3 years he hasn't offered much in 3 starts this season (including twice over the larger obstacles). Looks an easy swerve. Hurdle winner on good; has shown little on soft since his absence; could fare better today.
1	4 1st (4) (15/8 -50%) Diplomatic Ash	1.875 15/8(-50%)	(4) Diplomatic Ash 15/8, Managed to get off the mark with Cannon taking over in the saddle in 6-runner handicap chase at this course (19.5f, good to soft) 11 days ago. 3 lb higher here and would be no certainty to be in the same form. Cheekpieces applied. Pulled up in January but broke duck here latest (2m3f, soft); back up 3lb; can improve.
2	3 2nd (3) (10/3 -21%) A Moments Madness	3.333333 10/3(-21%)	(3) A Moments Madness 10/3, Runner-up sole start in Irish points and fair form when reaching the frame in novice hurdles at Wetherby and Ffos Las. Made an encouraging start on handicap/chase debut when fourth at Newcastle but spoilt his chance at Ffos Las with notable blunders since. Had a wind op and may yet do better. Definite promise over hurdles/fences in Britain; drop in trip could suit; has had wind op.
3	2 3rd (2) (7/4 +50%) Davidoc	1.75 7/4(+50%)	(2) Davidoc 7/4, Point/hurdles winner who made a promising start switched to fences when second of 6 in 2m4f Southwell handicap in November. Has failed to build on that both subsequent outings (twice a beaten favourite) but it remains early days. Considered returning from a 2-month break. Maiden hurdle winner; promising chase debut; below that level since but good ground suits.
4	1 4th (1) (12/1 -71%) Flamelco	12 12/1(-71%)	(1) Flamelco 12/1, Opened chase account on third start for current yard at Catterick in December and back in winners circle at Huntingdon in January, despite tendency to jump left. However, he's developed an all-or-nothing profile, and he ran a shocker back at latter course last month. Hard to trust. Convincing wins at 1m7f/2m this winter; below best of late, jumping repeatedly left latest.

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

DAVIDOC might not have been at his best on his last two starts but returning to good ground is a major plus, with the seven-year-old remaining unexposed in this sphere. Stepping back up in trip should not inconvenience either and he is narrowly preferred to Diplomatic Ash, who has been raised 3lb for a determined success over slightly further here recently. A Moments Madness has undergone wind surgery since his last run, which may bring about improvement.

A tricky puzzle to solve despite the small field but preference is for A MOMENTS MADNESS, who was unable to build on a promising chasing debut last time, but he's had a wind operation since last seen and Warren Greatrex's 6-y-o remains open to improvement in this sphere. Davidoc heads up the dangers returning from a 2-month break, with last-time-out winner Diplomatic Ash rounding off the shortlist.

Diplomatic Ash is respected but the drop in trip can suit A MOMENTS MADNESS who gets the vote on his first start since a wind op.

14:37 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:45 Wexford Handicap Hurdle 16f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	7 1st (7) (12/1 -20%) Mercury Mission	12 12/1(-20%)	(7) Mercury Mission 12/1, Remains a maiden after 16 NH runs. Respectable sixth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (18.9f, heavy, 11/2) 18 days ago, running on. Has good chance on pick of form. Placed six times over hurdles, well exposed at this stage; may continue to be vulnerable.
2	11 2nd (11) (5/1 +38%) Imadpour	5 5/1(+38%)	(11) Imadpour 5/1, Good third of 17 in handicap hurdle (18/1) at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Can give another good account. Flat winner, ran his best race over hurdles when third for this rider at Leopardstown.
3	3 3rd (3) (13/2 +28%) Solsbury Hill	6.5 13/2(+28%)	(3) Solsbury Hill 13/2, Career best when winning 18-runner novice hurdle (12/1) at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Maiden hurdle winner at Leopardstown early in the month, second was beaten on Saturday.
4	1 4th (1) (8/1 -23%) Onlymammycanloveme	8 8/1(-23%)	(1) Onlymammycanloveme 8/1, Lightly-raced winner under Rules. Career best when winning 17-runner novice hurdle at Clonmel (18.9f, heavy, 9/4) 18 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Point winner, promise in a bumper, recent Clonmel maiden winner, opening marks seems fair.
5th	12 5th (12) (16/1 +20%) Backfromtheraces	16 16/1(+20%)	(12) Backfromtheraces 16/1, Below form ninth of 18 in handicap hurdle (7/1) at Leopardstown (20f, good to soft) 14 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Second here in October, another good effort at Naas, below best on last two outings.
6th	14 6th (14) (25/1 -25%) Onebrightbluerose	25 25/1(-25%)	(14) Onebrightbluerose 25/1, Course winner. One win from 22 NH runs. 12/1 and visored for 1st time, bit below form eighth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (15.6f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Blinkers back on. Has reserved all her best form for this venue, unwise to rule out in the circumstances.
7th	8 7th (8) (16/1 +36%) Tudor Manor	16 16/1(+36%)	(8) Tudor Manor 16/1, Bit below form seventh of 16 in handicap hurdle (10/1) at Thurles (15.6f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. In good form over 1m4f at Dundalk, mid-field on handicap hurdle debut, may improve.
8th	10 8th (10) (33/1 -65%) Navy Guitar	33 33/1(-65%)	(10) Navy Guitar 33/1, 150/1, bit below form ninth of 17 in novice hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good) 81 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time for this handicap hurdle debut. Difficult ask. Glimpses of ability in bumpers, ordinary maiden hurdle form but may find his level.
9th	2 9th (2) (7/1 +30%) Half A Chance	7 7/1(+30%)	(2) Half A Chance 7/1, Lightly-raced winner under Rules. 1 win from 3 runs this season. Rejoined yard after leaving Miss Tara Lee Cogan. Makes handicap hurdle debut. One to consider. Won a Limerick maiden last May, should be better for his run at Down Royal in January.
10th	9 10th (9) (8/1 -33%) Lakota Blue	8 8/1(-33%)	(9) Lakota Blue 8/1, Fourth of 7 in juvenile hurdle (11/4) at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 23 days ago, going off too hard. Live each-way chance. Has failed to build on a promising handicap debut, disappointing favourite on latest.
11th	6 11th (6) (6/1 +25%) Tyson	6 6/1(+25%)	(6) Tyson 6/1, Below form seventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Naas (18.7f, heavy, 9/2) 50 days ago. Good second on penultimate start at Fairyhouse and reproduction of that form would give him a real chance. Best run was over further when second over 2m4f at Fairyhouse, may find this a bit sharp.
12th	5 12th (5) (13/2 -44%) The Dawn	6.5 13/2(-44%)	(5) The Dawn 13/2, 8/1, very good second of 14 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16.1f, soft) 32 days ago, no match for winner. Enters calculations. Seems to be improving, never far from the pace when second over this trip at Clonmel.
13th	4 13th (4) (25/1 -56%) Arch Hall	25 25/1(-56%)	(4) Arch Hall 25/1, 18/1, below form sixth of 12 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 23 days ago. Booking of Flanagan a plus for this handicap hurdle debut. Needs a couple of these to falter. Has failed to build on the form of his Navan third in December, makes handicap debut.
13	13 \|PU\| (13) (66/1 +0%) La Tulipe Noire	66 66/1(+0%)	(13) La Tulipe Noire 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Seventh of 9 in handicap (150/1) at Dundalk (7f) 17 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Poor on last hurdle run. Dundalk winner in 2022, out of form at that venue lately, modest sort over hurdles.

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

IMADPOUR won a Cork maiden as a juvenile for Mick Halford but has been generally disappointing since under both codes until running a cracker on just his second start for Ian Donoghue at Leopardstown earlier this month, when beaten just over two lengths in third behind the well-backed Darcy's Friend. Solsbury Hill showed improved form to land an 18-runner maiden on the same Leopardstown card, while Onlymammycanloveme has a similar profile having won a maiden last time at Clonmel and also tackles handicap company for the first time. The Dawn has been placed on his latest two starts including when runner-up to Apologise over this trip at Clonmel, while others for the shortlist include Tyson and Mercury Mission.

The two who appeal most are THE DAWN and Tyson, both of whom have fewer miles on the clock than sixteen-race maiden Mercury Mission. The last-named is respected despite his 0-16 record and a strongly-run race at this trip would certainly aid his cause, but The Dawn found just one too good on his handicap debut at Clonmel and is taken to get his head in front this time. Tyson failed to fire at Naas but has to be of interest judged on his improved effort at Fairyhouse on New Year's Day.

In an open-looking race ONEBRIGHTBLUEROSE gets an each-way vote on the strength of her course form last summer

14:45 Wexford Handicap Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:55 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
5	5 (5) (9/1 -13%) Eric Carmen	9 9/1(-13%)	(5) Eric Carmen 9/1, Unreliable individual. Got off the mark over fences at Bangor last month but only sixth over hurdles here since. Won in testing ground two starts ago; well behind Jolyjump here in November; going a worry.
1	2 1st (2) (5/4 +0%) Harel Du Marais	1.25 5/4(+0%)	(2) Harel Du Marais 5/4, Back to form to take advantage of a reduced mark on his C&D stable debut a fortnight ago. Raised 5 lb but retains handicapping scope on old form. Off the mark over C&D on stable debut last time; up 5lb; conditions suit; should go well.
2	1 2nd (1) (5/1 -67%) Jolyjump	5 5/1(-67%)	(1) Jolyjump 5/1, Made second start over fences a winning one over C&D in November. Hasn't managed to reproduce that form in 3 outings since but claims if a return to Southwell sparks a revival. C&D winner on good ground in November; fared less well since; could bounce back.
3	3 3rd (3) (40/1 -43%) Chestnut Pete	40 40/1(-43%)	(3) Chestnut Pete 40/1, Fair maiden hurdler/chaser for Sophie Leech but no show in 2 comeback runs for new yard recently, including 28 lengths last of 6 to Harel Du Marais over C&D 14 days ago. 0-16 over jumps; well behind Harel Du Marais on second run for this yard last time.
4	4 4th (4) (13/8 +35%) Gwennie May Jem	1.625 13/8(+35%)	(4) Gwennie May Jem 13/8, Made a promising start to his chase career when second of 9 in 2m Leicester handicap last month. Open to improvement and leading claims for top stable. Yet to win but good second on chase debut at Leicester last time and one with a chance.

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

HAREL DU MARAIS made his way through the field to score in good style over track and trip earlier in the month and the handicapper might have been kind to only put him up 5lb. With a repeat of that performance, he will prove very tough to beat. Gwennie May Jem is the obvious danger after his respectable second at Leicester and Harry Skelton is back on board. Previous C&D winner Jolyjump is noted too.

GWENNIE MAY JEM has the potential to build on his recent Leicester chase debut and is narrowly preferred to last-time-out C&D scorer Harel du Marais.

These conditions are ideal for JOLYJUMP who is taken to come back to form by beating Gwennie May Jem and Harel Du Marais.

14:55 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:02 Down Royal Handicap Hurdle 20f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	13 1st (13) (7/1 +0%) Cher Tara	7 7/1(+0%)	(13) Cher Tara 7/1, First run since leaving Dan Skelton when good sixth of 17 in handicap hurdle (10/1) at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft) 15 days ago, keeping on well. Back up in trip. Okay yard debut at Leopardstown; don't rule out her making required improvement to feature.
2	21 2nd (21) (20/1 -100%) Le Bugiste	20 20/1(-100%)	(21) Le Bugiste 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/2, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Thurles (15.6f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Up in trip. Others more persuasive. RESERVE. Ran no sort of race at Thurles 11 days ago, some promise here previously; reserve.
3	9 3rd (9) (13/2 -8%) Ar Nos Na Gaoithe	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(9) Ar Nos Na Gaoithe 13/2, Career best when winning 13-runner handicap hurdle at Clonmel (19f, soft, 17/2) 32 days ago, pushed out. Has to be taken seriously. Emphatic Clonmel winner could well have more to offer off 8lb higher on better ground.
4	18 4th (18) (40/1 -60%) Bella Union	40 40/1(-60%)	(18) Bella Union 40/1, Tenth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, soft, 14/1). Off 6 months. Back from a break and not an obvious one but ground should suit.
5th	2 5th (2) (7/1 +0%) Millyupdahilly	7 7/1(+0%)	(2) Millyupdahilly 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1, very good second of 8 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (20.4f, soft) 34 days ago. Should continue to give a good account. Ayr handicap debut second a big improvement; more required here though.
6th	6 6th (6) (25/1 -150%) Walk In The Sea	25 25/1(-150%)	(6) Walk In The Sea 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Ninth of 10 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, soft, 125/1) 60 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Likely to improve. Mild promise in 2m1f maiden here in November; not one to rule out though on handicap debut.
7th	5 7th (5) (50/1 -213%) Sir Carnegie	50 50/1(-213%)	(5) Sir Carnegie 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 250/1, seventh of 10 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (20.1f, heavy) 21 days ago. Re-joined yard after leaving Miss Tara Lee Cogan. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to progress. Precious little to take from four maiden runs; best watched on handicap debut.
8th	16 8th (16) (9/1 +25%) Lariat	9 9/1(+25%)	(16) Lariat 9/1, Remains a maiden after 21 NH runs. Respectable fifth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20.1f, heavy, 10/1) 21 days ago. Went close over 2m5f at Fairyhouse in November but has failed to match that form since.
9th	10 9th (10) (33/1 +34%) Dolly Watkins	33 33/1(+34%)	(10) Dolly Watkins 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 33/1, below form eighth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Naas (18.9f, heavy) 71 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Well held on handicap debut at Naas; tongue-tie now tried but hard to be confident in.
10th	17 10th (17) (22/1 +33%) Tubberfinn Lady	22 22/1(+33%)	(17) Tubberfinn Lady 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, tenth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16.1f, soft) 32 days ago, going in snatches. Up in trip. Clonmel run leaves her with plenty to find unless longer trip brings improvement.
11th	11 11th (11) (18/1 +10%) Duce Bigalow	18 18/1(+10%)	(11) Duce Bigalow 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 15 in handicap hurdle (20/1) at Punchestown (20.1f, heavy) 21 days ago. Some promise on recent handicap debut over this trip; not one to rule out.
12th	19 12th (19) (16/1 -33%) Rideau Canal	16 16/1(-33%)	(19) Rideau Canal 16/1, Remains a maiden after 17 NH runs. 10/1, fourth of 8 in handicap chase at this course (20.4f, good to soft) 55 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Cheekpieces back on. Fair chase effort here latest considering he was badly hampered; can't rule out.
13th	14 13th (14) (33/1 -65%) Deep Sigh	33 33/1(-65%)	(14) Deep Sigh 33/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, tenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, soft, 20/1) 60 days ago. First run for yard after leaving John McConnell. Shown very little in five handicaps this season for John McConnell; yard debut.
14th	4 14th (4) (5/2 +89%) Kobalt St Georges	2.5 5/2(+89%)	(4) Kobalt St Georges 5/2, Below form eleventh of 23 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, soft, 25/1) 23 days ago. Struggled so far in handicaps but handicapper giving him a chance (12lb off opening mark).
15th	12 15th (12) (12/1 -100%) Navy Waves	12 12/1(-100%)	(12) Navy Waves 12/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable second of 16 in handicap hurdle (20/1) at Thurles (15.6f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Back up in trip. Enters calculations. Recent Thurles comeback run very encouraging; longer trip here to suit so definite player.
16th	8 16th (8) (12/1 +76%) Warrior Lion	12 12/1(+76%)	(8) Warrior Lion 12/1, 16/1, respectable eighth of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (16f) 10 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Poor on last hurdle outing. Difficult ask. Just okay AW form of late; first run over hurdles since June last year, others preferred.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (11/1 -57%) Knocknagoran Lady	11 11/1(-57%)	(7) Knocknagoran Lady 11/1, Creditable fourth of 9 in novice hurdle (13/2) at Punchestown (22.8f, heavy) 21 days ago. Not taken lightly. One to consider back in handicap over probably her best trip.
20	20 \|PU\| (20) (50/1 0%) Chartwell's Lady	50 50/1(0%)	(20) Chartwell's Lady 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 125/1, last of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (16f) 59 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Up in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time. Poor on last hurdle run. Not much to recommend over hurdles in five attempts, hard to make a case for; tongue tied.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (66/1 -32%) Shashado	66 66/1(-32%)	(3) Shashado 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 150/1, thirteenth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Up in trip. No show on recent comeback in Leopardstown handicap; may need more time.

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

Very little in the way of winning form to go on, with a notable exception being AR NOS NA GAOITHE's breakthrough triumph at Clonmel last month. Philip Rothwell's mare travelled well and stayed on strongly, and there should be more to come from her. Navy Waves returned to action with an encouraging Thurles second and might do even better for the extra half-mile. Knocknagoran Lady has claims now back in a handicap, with Cher Tara another to consider.

AR NOS NA GAOITHE showed much-improved form when scoring under this rider at Clonmel last month and an 8 lb rise doesn't look insurmountable. Millyupdahilly and Navy Waves head the dangers.

Last month's Clonmel winner AR NOS GAOITHE is taken to defy an 8lb rise on ground which could suit

15:02 Down Royal Handicap Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:12 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 18f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (11/4 +21%) Onewaywest	2.75 11/4(+21%)	(2) Onewaywest 11/4, Lightly-raced sort recorded a hat-trick of runners-up finishes (when completing), most recent of those when chasing home the progressive Loverdose (who won easily) at Windsor (2m4f) but the third has franked the form since. Amiss on latest run but one to be interested in if he can bounce back. Promising 2m4f return from absence in December; came back with a wound next time.
1	5 1st (5) (9/4 -20%) Continuance	2.25 9/4(-20%)	(5) Continuance 9/4, Fair Flat winner who struck at the first time of asking over hurdles at Sedgefield in October. Back in form when running out approaching 2 out in Catterick juvenile in December but made amends on to score on handicap bow (Ludlow, 15.8f), third has won since. Up 8 lb but could well be more to come. Flat winner at 1m2f; quick jumper who has already won twice over hurdles; good chance.
2	4 2nd (4) (7/4 +73%) Officer Of State	1.75 7/4(+73%)	(4) Officer Of State 7/4, Useful 15f winner on the Flat for Andre Fabre. Sold for 65,000 gns and readily landed a C&D handicap hurdle in November but hasn't looked the most straightforward since, too keen when well-beaten at Windsor (20f) in January. Drop back in trip should help and is a player if putting it all together. Found little at 2m4f since easy C&D win in November; return to these conditions will suit.
3	1 3rd (1) (28/1 -100%) Lunar Sovereign	28 28/1(-100%)	(1) Lunar Sovereign 28/1, Caught eye when fourth in Swinton Hurdle in May 2023. but not stood much racing since. Shaped as though he retains ability on four runs after a near 1-year absence, though went with less fluency on final outing for Dan Skelton. Joined current yard for £3,000 and is well-handicapped if ready to roll. Several breaks in career; off since June and sold for £3,000 since; down in grade.
4	3 4th (3) (7/1 -133%) Snapius	7 7/1(-133%)	(3) Snapius 7/1, No surprise to see James Owen getting plenty of productivity out of this horse, runner-up on both starts in February, the latest chasing home a subsequent winner at Ludlow (15.8f). Looks to have plenty in his favour with a talented 5 lb conditional taking the ride. Hurdle wins at 2m on heavy/soft; close 2nd latest; surface switch is a query.

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

A taking winner at Ludlow last time out, having run out when leading at Catterick on his penultimate start, CONTINUANCE is going the right way and the Martin Keighley-trained juvenile can follow up. Runner-up on his last two outings, Snapius may prefer softer ground but he is still a key player. Lunar Sovereign should be monitored for market support on his first appearance for new connections.

Each of the quintet holds realistic claims, with marginal preference for ONEWAYWEST who looked on the up when splitting two subsequent winners on his penultimate run and can be forgiven his most recent effort having sustained a cut. Lunar Sovereign is well-handicapped if rediscovering his best form on stable debut and any market support would be worth noting, while last-time out winner Continuance could still be improving having only his fifth start over hurdles.

Onewaywest has to stay on the radar but CONTINUANCE (nap) can defy an 8lb rise for his recent Ludlow win.

15:12 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:20 Wexford Handicap Hurdle 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
4	4 (4) (18/1 -100%) Angostura	18 18/1(-100%)	(4) Angostura 18/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. Third of 5 in minor event hurdle at Clonmel (16.9f, soft, 12/1) 61 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Maiden winner was beaten a long way on return from layoff in January; handicap debut..
1	11 1st (11) (22/1 -57%) Duke Otto	22 22/1(-57%)	(11) Duke Otto 22/1, 9/2, good fifth of 11 in handicap at Dundalk (16f), met some trouble. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Ran well on good ground in the autumn; usually runs in lower grade and 7lb wrong..
2	2 2nd (2) (5/2 -25%) Addragoole	2.5 5/2(-25%)	(2) Addragoole 5/2, 13/8, didn't need to improve to win 18-runner novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.1f, soft) 32 days ago, easily. Player. Readily landed Clonmel maiden last month; may build on that and should handle the ground.
3	3 3rd (3) (4/1 0%) Balko D'ange	4 4/1(0%)	(3) Balko D'ange 4/1, Winner in hurdle at Limerick in December. Respectable fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Naas (15.5f, heavy, 10/3) 22 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Looks competitive on form. Jumped poorly when well held at Naas and wouldn't want the ground to dry out too much..
4	5 4th (5) (9/1 +59%) Ballystone	9 9/1(+59%)	(5) Ballystone 9/1, Eighth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Naas (15.5f, heavy, 40/1) 22 days ago. Has work to do. Ran okay after layoff at Leopardstown over Christmas, heavy ground against him since.
5th	7 5th (7) (17/2 +29%) Clarens	8.5 17/2(+29%)	(7) Clarens 17/2, C&D winner. Latest win in hurdle at Navan in November. 20/1, below form twelfth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good) 80 days ago. Well held at Leopardstown after Navan victory; will like the ground and may bounce back.
6th	6 6th (6) (9/4 +68%) Cappucino	2.25 9/4(+68%)	(6) Cappucino 9/4, 2 wins from 5 runs this season. 28/1 and eyecover on for 1st time, respectable sixth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft) 43 days ago. Hood back on. Better of two good runs at Leopardstown when patiently-ridden fifth at Christmas; hood on.
7th	9 7th (9) (28/1 +44%) Little Mixup	28 28/1(+44%)	(9) Little Mixup 28/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2024. Thirteenth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (19.8f, heavy, 66/1) 30 days ago. Very much out of form this winter after unhappy spell over fences in early autumn.
8th	10 8th (10) (40/1 -60%) Starzov	40 40/1(-60%)	(10) Starzov 40/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, soft, 25/1) 23 days ago, left behind 3 out. Was in good heart in 2023 but lightly raced and has shown little since; best watched.
9th	8 9th (8) (16/1 -129%) Walnut Beach	16 16/1(-129%)	(8) Walnut Beach 16/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this season. Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap chase (16/1) at Punchestown (21.3f, soft) 114 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Back down in trip. Has good chance on form. Better chaser these days and progressive over fences last year; likely to need the run.
1	1 \|F\| (1) (16/1 +11%) Fiveonefive	16 16/1(+11%)	(1) Fiveonefive 16/1, Latest win in hurdle at Cartmel in June. Creditable 9¾ lengths fifth of 15 to Clarens in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Navan (16.2f, good to soft) 121 days ago. Around 10l off Clarens at Navan in November and not much better off at the weights.

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CAPPUCINO won a bumper in good style at the Listowel Festival and again made all the following month in a Punchestown maiden hurdle. The selection ran a bit too keenly last time when sixth to McLaurey in a valuable handicap at the Dublin Racing Festival and should appreciate this drop in class. Addragoole gained a deserved win when scoring easily at Clonmel last month, while others to consider include Balko D'ange and Fiveonefive. The latter won a decent handicap at Cartmel last summer and while no match for Clarens at Navan last time, may have benefitted from a four-month break.

WALNUT BEACH is potentially well treated in this sphere on chase form so gets the vote. Addragoole won his maiden in good style at Clonmel so is next best ahead of Balko d'Ange.

The returning hood may help \CAPPUCINO\p whose fifth at Leopardstown over Christmas suggests there's a handicap in him if he settles better

15:20 Wexford Handicap Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:30 Southwell Novices Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
7	7 (7) (200/1 -33%) Tommy Tucker	200 200/1(-33%)	(7) Tommy Tucker 200/1, Having unseated at the first hurdle on debut, showed very little when pulled up on second start last month. Isn't one to be interested in. Doesn't look the easiest; yet to complete in two runs hurdling; best watched for now.
1	2 1st (2) (11/10 +37%) Jack Hyde	1.1 11/10(+37%)	(2) Jack Hyde 11/10, Irish point winner made it third time lucky in bumpers (for Thomas Gallagher) in January 2023. Off the mark on third start in maiden hurdles at Southwell (15.8f) two weeks ago, needing to be firmly driven to justify odds-on favouritism. Step up in trip may bring about further improvement. Off the mark over 2m here when long odds-on earlier this month; up in trip; a possible.
2	1 2nd (1) (5/2 -43%) Escapologist	2.5 5/2(-43%)	(1) Escapologist 5/2, Steadily progressive in bumpers for Joe Ponting and much improved for James Owen, well-backed when producing a polished display to land a Fakenham maiden (2m4f) on stable debut in January. Improved (unsuited by a muddling race) when second over same C&D the following month. Looks the one to beat. Off the mark on stable/hurdle debut in January; good 2nd next time; ground suits; chance.
3	6 3rd (6) (33/1 -106%) Little Dipper	33 33/1(-106%)	(6) Little Dipper 33/1, Made a promising hurdling debut when third of 9 in novice at Southwell (15.8f, soft) in February but went backwards from that effort quite emphatically on second start in this sphere. While this longer trip is likely to suit, he is difficult to fancy strongly considering his most recent effort. Third here on hurdles debut; not so good latest; longer trip should suit; could go well.
4	5 4th (5) (40/1 +20%) Little Big Kev	40 40/1(+20%)	(5) Little Big Kev 40/1, Runner-up on his only start in points and fair form in bumpers. Two runs in novice/maiden hurdles suggest he may be one for handicapping down the line, latest effort well-below form when fifth of 12 at Doncaster (19.4f). Others preferred. Irish point second; promise in bumpers but well beaten both starts over hurdles.
5th	4 5th (4) (16/5 -7%) South Omo Zone	3.2 16/5(-7%)	(4) South Omo Zone 16/5, Bumper winner for Anthony Charlton in January 2024 but has seemingly been hard to keep right since. Landed a Wincanton maiden (15.2f) on reappearance/stable debut in January but ran poorly the following month on testing ground at Exeter. Lightly-raced and not ruled out if back on song. Bumper/hurdles winner; pulled up in the mud latest; this going should suit better; chance.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (18/1 -125%) Monaco Rules	18 18/1(-125%)	(3) Monaco Rules 18/1, Fairly useful on the Flat in France and made a winning start to hurdling for Francois Nicolle at Cholet in October. After 2 quieter runs for current connections, posted his best effort on these shores when third in a novice hurdle at Newcastle (20.3f) 48 days ago. Will need to step forward again. 2m3f winner in French Provinces; fair form here, third at Newcastle latest; this is harder.

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Escapologist was far from disgraced when hitting the crossbar at Fakenham last month and he holds an obvious chance boasting a rating of 121. However, it may pay to side with SOUTH OMO ZONE, who ran too bad to be true when pulled up on heavy ground at Exeter last time. If he can build on his victory at Wincanton prior to that, then he could be the one to beat. Jack Hyde is another to note.

ESCAPOLOGIST has looked a different proposition since joining James Owen and with more improvement anticipated, he looks the one they all have to beat. A winner on hurdles debut, the lightly-raced South Omo Zone could pose a threat if back on song after disappointing on testing ground at Exeter last month, while Jack Hyde should appreciate this step up in distance.

In what looks quite a warm race the vote goes to course winner JACK HYDE, who should be suited by this step up to 2m4f.

15:30 Southwell Novices Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:37 Down Royal Conditions Chase 26f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (5/6 -15%) Favori De Champdou	0.833333 5/6(-15%)	(1) Favori De Champdou 5/6, Useful chaser. Six wins from 18 NH runs. Creditable third of 17 in handicap chase at Punchestown (27f, soft, 17/2) 25 days ago. Good chance on these terms. Good recent form in hot handicaps; welcome drop in class though ground quicker than ideal.
2	4 2nd (4) (2/1 +60%) Jumping Jet	2 2/1(+60%)	(4) Jumping Jet 2/1, Fairly useful chaser. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, thirteenth of 18 in handicap chase (50/1) at Navan (24.2f, good to soft) 120 days ago. Player if bouncing back. Ulster National winner with ground to suit; definite chance at the weights.
3	3 3rd (3) (4/1 +88%) Marronstown	4 4/1(+88%)	(3) Marronstown 4/1, Fair chaser. 11/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Leopardstown (28.3f, good to soft) 15 days ago, pulled up early in straight. Bit to find. Goes well here and ground to suit but very stiff task at the weights.

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FAVORI DE CHAMPDOU has produced good efforts to run into the money in hot handicaps on each of his last two starts, most recently in the Grand National Trial at Punchestown. Gordon Elliott's 10-year-old sets the standard with a rating of 143 and will prove difficult to beat. The main threat is Gold Cup Bailly, who has cheekpieces applied for the first time and, with all three of his career victories coming in this sphere, he has to be respected. Jumping Jet can beat Marronstown home for third.

FAVORI DE CHAMPDOU arrives at the top of his game and looks the most solid option. Gold Cup Bailly faced a stiff task over hurdles last time and is feared most back chasing.

A poor turnout, perhaps a welcome opportunity for FAVORI DE CHAMPDOU if handling this quicker ground

15:37 Down Royal Conditions Chase 26f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:47 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 22f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
7	7 (7) (125/1 -279%) Autumn Philtre	125 125/1(-279%)	(7) Autumn Philtre 125/1, Hit the target between the flags back in October 2022 but overall record in that sphere is hardly compelling (that success is his sole win from 11 starts in points) and he hasn't shown a great deal in a handful of appearances under Rules. Debut for new yard. Makes stable debut in an open race but probably needs to raise his game..
1	8 1st (8) (5/1 +64%) Military Tycoon	5 5/1(+64%)	(8) Military Tycoon 5/1, Fairly useful Flat winner but has underachieved over hurdles so far, continuing the theme of disappointment in this sphere when a well-beaten fifth over C&D last time, hanging badly right throughout. Flat winner whose mark continues to tumble; little to recommend him in handicap hurdles..
2	4 2nd (4) (5/2 +38%) Ivane	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(4) Ivane 5/2, Just the one win from 24 starts overall for Ciaran Murphy in Ireland, with a lack of consistency a notable feature. Conversely, he wouldn't be the first to benefit from the switch to the James Owen yard and it'll be interesting to see how he shapes up in the betting. 2023 Galway winner but largely out of sorts since; worth a market check on stable debut..
3	2 3rd (2) (13/2 +0%) Proper Twelve	6.5 13/2(+0%)	(2) Proper Twelve 13/2, Responded well to blinkers/tongue strap when runner-up in a Huntingdon handicap chase (23.6f, heavy) in December. Has failed to complete both subsequent starts but couldn't rule out back hurdling off an attractive mark. Struggling over fences this term but reverts to hurdles on a good mark in new headgear..
4	3 4th (3) (12/1 -33%) Kankin	12 12/1(-33%)	(3) Kankin 12/1, Twice a winner over fences, latterly off a 3 lb higher mark at Fakenham last spring. It's been a struggle since his encouraging reappearance second at Plumpton in October but he's another that returns to hurdles on a workable mark, so all is certainly not lost. Comes in under a cloud over fences this season but hard to rule out back over hurdles..
5th	12 5th (12) (50/1 -52%) Engaging Sam	50 50/1(-52%)	(12) Engaging Sam 50/1, Showed he can be competitive from a basement mark when third of 10 at Lingfield last February but that is very much a standout effort, which she doesn't appear likely to repeat anytime soon judged on last month's poor display back at that track. Remains with something to prove after pulling up at Lingfield last month..
6th	10 6th (10) (10/1 -54%) Eliza Dolittle	10 10/1(-54%)	(10) Eliza Dolittle 10/1, Fair way behind second-placed Ask Her Out when third over 19f here in November but improved when landing a Plumpton handicap (20.5f, good to soft) next time. Misfired dropped to 2m at the same course on latest start, adding to what has become a patchy profile. Won in December but not the easiest to predict; back up in distance and hard to dismiss..
7th	1 7th (1) (20/1 +0%) Chankaya	20 20/1(+0%)	(1) Chankaya 20/1, Successful over 19f for Mitchell Hunt last February. Below that level in 4 runs for Tim Vaughan, his latest run back at Taunton was particularly poor (labouring badly before pulled up approaching the second-last), and it's easy enough to look elsewhere. Out of sorts this season; coming down the weights but others appeal more..
8th	6 8th (6) (9/2 +72%) Senor Diaz	4.5 9/2(+72%)	(6) Senor Diaz 9/2, Shaped well upped to 20.5f when fourth of 10 on handicap debut at Plumpton last March. Failed to build on that next time but there were at least some signs of encouragement on his belated reappearance at Taunton last month and he's entitled to come on for that spin. Needs to build on last month's belated reappearance; could prefer a stiffer stamina test.
9th	9 9th (9) (9/1 -13%) Ask Her Out	9 9/1(-13%)	(9) Ask Her Out 9/1, Bumper winner who was runner-up twice prior to opening hurdles account in 15-runner Plumpton handicap (20.5f, soft) in December. Pulled up at Wincanton later that month and absent since, but she shouldn't be judged too harshly on that and will have a chance if able to bounce back. Progressing well prior to pulling up latest and not ruled out here if back on song..
10th	11 10th (11) (33/1 +34%) Millies Mite	33 33/1(+34%)	(11) Millies Mite 33/1, Seemed suited by the switch to prominent tactics when breaking longstanding maiden tag over fences here last spring. However, she hasn't shown much in 4 runs this season, taking record in this sphere to 0-15 when beaten a long way over C&D in a first-time hood (retained) last time. Hard to make a case for on most recent efforts but she has gone well here in the past..
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (11/1 -214%) Vendant	11 11/1(-214%)	(5) Vendant 11/1, Placed in points and left previous form in this sphere a long way behind when a fine second over this C&D (soft) in January. Step up to 25f didn't quite work out at Plumpton next time but this lightly-raced 7-y-o is of strong interest back at this trip. In better form than most and a player here with the drop in trip a plus..

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VENDANT went close to getting off the mark over C&D in January before not quite lasting home over a longer trip when fourth at Plumpton last time. Everything appears to be in favour for Richard Rowe's gelding to gain a first career success. Ask Her Out and Eliza Dolittle are both capable of returning to form after below-par efforts when last seen.

Perhaps the return to hurdles will give PROPER TWELVE a lift following a couple of potentially confidence-damaging scenarios in the early stages of handicap chases at Taunton (unseated at the first) and here (lost his position after being slammed into at the first fence) the last twice. He is now 1 lb lower compared to when scoring over hurdles in May 2023 and the first-time cheekpieces may aid his cause. Vendant is feared back down in trip, while Ivane is of interest on debut for James Owen.

Vendant is worth considering but a chance is taken on IVANE on his debut for James Owen having shown ability in Ireland.

15:47 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:55 Wexford Maiden Chase 26f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
7	7 (7) (15/2 -233%) Zefiro Dodville	7.5 15/2(-233%)	(7) Zefiro Dodville 15/2, Fairly useful winner at 22f over hurdles. Won 15-runner novice hurdle at Down Royal (22.5f, soft, 12/1) on hurdles bow, pushed out. Off 16 months but still one to consider on his chase debut. Point winner in 2022, has had training problems, off since maiden hurdle win 16 months ago.
1	9 1st (9) (10/11 +17%) Majestic Force	0.909091 10/11(+17%)	(9) Majestic Force 10/11, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. Failed to build on chasing debut promise when sixth of 8 in novice chase at Naas (20.1f, heavy, 9/4) 71 days ago. Up in trip. Yard in good form. Still the one to beat. Good run at Cork gives her strong claims here, let down by her jumping at Naas.
2	4 2nd (4) (9/2 +59%) Iceberg Theory	4.5 9/2(+59%)	(4) Iceberg Theory 9/2, Fairly useful hurdler. Pulled up in handicap hurdle (20/1) at Leopardstown (24.1f, good to soft) 44 days ago, pulled up before ninth. Makes chase debut. Lacks chasing experience, rated 6lb superior to stablemate Heliko Conti over hurdles.
3	3 3rd (3) (17/2 +47%) Heliko Conti	8.5 17/2(+47%)	(3) Heliko Conti 17/2, Fairly useful hurdler. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Respectable eighth of 19 in handicap hurdle (10/1) at Naas (23.1f, heavy) 22 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Hard to win with over hurdles (1-17), remote sixth over 2m at this venue on only chase run.
4	2 4th (2) (28/1 -12%) Grand Soir	28 28/1(-12%)	(2) Grand Soir 28/1, Useful chaser. Last of 11 in novice chase at Navan (24f, soft, 40/1) 58 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Fine record over hurdles (3-5), unconvincing chase form, tailed off at Navan in January.
5th	6 5th (6) (20/1 +29%) Jerk	20 20/1(+29%)	(6) Jerk 20/1, Fair hurdler. Below form tenth of 17 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Limerick (24f, soft) 79 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Useful staying type over hurdles, set a stiff task at Fairyhouse on his only chase start.
6th	8 6th (8) (13/2 -30%) Cuta Des As	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(8) Cuta Des As 13/2, Fairly useful winner at 22f over hurdles. Only fifth of 8 in novice chase at Punchestown (22.7f, soft, 22/1) 25 days ago so needs to get back on track Highly tried as a novice hurdler last season, has failed to make much impact as a chaser.
7th	5 7th (5) (18/1 +64%) Jeriko De Baune	18 18/1(+64%)	(5) Jeriko De Baune 18/1, Fair hurdler. Creditable sixth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Naas (23.1f, heavy, 14/1) 22 days ago. Makes chase debut. Much respected. Course 2m4f handicap hurdle winner, likely to find a few too good on chasing debut.
8th	1 8th (1) (80/1 -21%) Bob The Builder	80 80/1(-21%)	(1) Bob The Builder 80/1, Fair hurdler. 100/1, first run since leaving Sean Thomas Doyle when sixth of 7 in minor event chase at Leopardstown (17f, good to soft) on debut over fences 14 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Decent form in points, tailed off when set a tough task on chase debut at Leopardstown.

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MAJESTIC FORCE was useful over hurdles last season winning a Punchestown maiden and far from disgraced when fifth to Golden Ace at the Cheltenham Festival. The point-to-point winner made a bright start switching to fences this term over 2m5f at Cork when only caught close home by Spindleberry, who went on to score at Listed level. A disappointing run subsequently at Naas can be forgiven as the yard was out of form. Cuta Des As was well held in fourth behind the selection in the aforementioned Cork event, while point-to-point winner Zefiro Dodville hasn't been seen since landing a Down Royal maiden hurdle 16 months ago.

MAJESTIC FORCE fluffed her lines when sixth at Naas last time but holds the clear edge on form so is taken to bounce back in style here. Chasing newcomers Zefiro Dodville and Jeriko De Baune could emerge as the main threats to Henry de Bromhead's mare.

Judged on her second at Cork on her chasing debut, MAJESTIC FORCE can win a race of this standard. Her jumping let her down at Naas

15:55 Wexford Maiden Chase 26f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:05 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (5/4 +0%) Alexandra Larose	1.25 5/4(+0%)	(1) Alexandra Larose 5/4, On the up since sent handicapping and she got off the mark in 12-runner race at Huntingdon (19.6f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Up another 7 lb but she's not taken lightly with few miles on the clock. Improved since handicapping, off the mark over 2m3f latest; chance despite 7lb rise.
2	7 2nd (7) (9/1 -50%) Time Was	9 9/1(-50%)	(7) Time Was 9/1, A winning pointer but still a maiden under Rules and she came in a below-par fifth of 8 in handicap chase at Wetherby (24.2f, heavy) 19 days ago. Not ruled out if back on song returned to hurdling. Winning Irish pointer; fair form over hurdles/fences and has an each-way chance.
3	5 3rd (5) (80/1 +20%) Time For Tea	80 80/1(+20%)	(5) Time For Tea 80/1, Fair maiden hurdler at best for Henry de Bromhead in Ireland but she's difficult to make a case for on the back of two poor efforts for her new yard. Ex-Henry de Bromhead; 3rd in a maiden in August, but pulled up both runs for new yard.
4	8 4th (8) (17/2 +23%) Heather Honey	8.5 17/2(+23%)	(8) Heather Honey 17/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Off 5 months before only fifth of 7 in novice hurdle at Market Rasen (16.6f, good) 13 days ago. Up in trip with more required on her handicap hurdle debut. Best run when 5th in a bumper (good); well beaten over hurdles; up in trip; h'cap debut.
5th	10 5th (10) (14/1 +58%) Kuma Beach	14 14/1(+58%)	(10) Kuma Beach 14/1, Modest maiden hurdler who came in a well-held sixth of 9 in handicap chase at Newcastle (16.3f, good to soft) on her debut over fences 32 days ago. Weighted to go well though if back on song quickly returned to this sphere. Improved with cheekpieces, best run when fifth in h'cap in January; bit to prove.
6th	9 6th (9) (22/1 -38%) The Dancing Lass	22 22/1(-38%)	(9) The Dancing Lass 22/1, Poor form shown thus far. 200/1, sixth of 10 in novice hurdle at Ludlow (15.8f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Up in trip and cheekpieces are reached for now going into handicaps. Well beaten in 3 runs over hurdles; needs to improve for cheekpieces on handicap debut..
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (6/1 +20%) Jessie Jump Jet	6 6/1(+20%)	(4) Jessie Jump Jet 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden who posted a good fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle (28/1) at Huntingdon (15.8f, good to soft) 25 days ago, needing stiffer test. Very much one to consider now stepping up in trip. Has shown promise including when fifth on h'cap debut; improvement needed back up in trip.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (8/1 -60%) Viva Valentina	8 8/1(-60%)	(2) Viva Valentina 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden but yet to fire after 14 months off in 2m maiden hurdles at Huntingdon and Taunton this year. Up in trip and tongue strap back on now for her handicapping debut so she could still do better for top yard. Best run when 2nd with tongue-tie; modest since; tongue-tie back on; chance on h'cap debut.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (11/1 +8%) My Dream	11 11/1(+8%)	(6) My Dream 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Off 9 months before a fading sixth of 7 in novice hurdle over C&D (good) 14 days ago. May do better on her handicap debut. C&D maiden hurdle fourth in 2024; absent 272 days after; wouldn't rule out on h'cap debut.
13	13 \|PU\| (13) (14/1 +0%) Hello Sweety	14 14/1(+0%)	(13) Hello Sweety 14/1, Placed on Flat in Poland first 3 starts but little impact for his current yard. Needs to take a big step forward now going into handicaps. Placed on the Flat in Poland; modest form hurdling; this longer trip not sure to suit.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (22/1 -10%) Miss Hunky Dory	22 22/1(-10%)	(3) Miss Hunky Dory 22/1, Pulled up on his last two runs, latest in handicap chase at Warwick (24f, soft) on his debut over fences 24 days ago. Back over hurdles with cheekpieces on for 1st time and work to do. Fair third when back after wind op; pulled up two runs since; headgear tried; best watched.

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ALEXANDRA LAROSE was narrowly denied on her handicap debut at Leicester but she made no mistake when on target at Huntingdon last time, and a subsequent 7lb rise should be no barrier to further success. Viva Valentina is pitched in at a moderate level for her handicap bow so must be of interest off an opening mark of 95, and Time Was should not be overlooked.

Not as competitive as the numbers suggest and ALEXANDRA LAROSE is taken to continue on the up and follow up her breakthrough Huntingdon victory. Jessie Jump Jet could emerge as the chief threat now her stamina is unlocked more with handicap debutantes My Dream and Viva Valentina also in the mix.

With a tongue-tie back on, a chance is taken on VIVA VALENTINA breaking her duck on handicap debut. Alexandra Larose is next best.

16:05 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:12 Down Royal Maiden Chase 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
4	4 (4) (13/2 -86%) Listentillitellyea	6.5 13/2(-86%)	(4) Listentillitellyea 13/2, Fairly useful chaser. 16/1, sixth of 9 in novice chase at this course (16.5f, good to soft) 55 days ago. Sort to bounce back though with few miles on the clock over fences. Player at these weights. Better chance of seeing this trip out on the quicker ground.
1	6 1st (6) (3/1 +63%) Lightkeeper	3 3/1(+63%)	(6) Lightkeeper 3/1, Fairly useful hurdler. 5/1, below form fourth of 10 in claiming hurdle at Clonmel (16f, heavy) 18 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Back up in trip. Trip/ground not ideal on recent hurdles run, more expected of here back on better ground.
2	1 2nd (1) (2/1 +71%) Spirit Of Legend	2 2/1(+71%)	(1) Spirit Of Legend 2/1, Useful hurdler. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 14/1, eighth of 9 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (21.9f, soft) 65 days ago. Yard having good spell but needs a couple of these to falter. Top-rated but jumping remains an issue; hard to be confident in.
3	5 3rd (5) (6/1 -220%) Clifftop	6 6/1(-220%)	(5) Clifftop 6/1, Fairly useful chaser. One win from 21 NH runs. Below form ninth of 15 in handicap at Navan (10f, good to soft, 17/2). Switches from Flat to chase and not taken lightly if shrugging off latest effort. Won Tramore beginners last summer on good; absent since October but has run well fresh.
4	2 4th (2) (5/1 -25%) Brucio	5 5/1(-25%)	(2) Brucio 5/1, Fairly useful winner at 18f over hurdles. 10/3, last of 3 in handicap chase at Ayr (16.5f, heavy) on debut over fences 21 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Jumped novicey on recent chase debut at Ayr; 124-rated hurdler may need more time.
5th	3 5th (3) (15/2 +63%) Digby	7.5 15/2(+63%)	(3) Digby 15/2, Fairly useful hurdler. Tongue strap on for 1st time, nineteenth of 20 in handicap hurdle (50/1) at Gowran (19.8f, heavy) 30 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Recent hurdles run poor and questions to answer although does have his ground here.

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CLIFFTOP was in consistent form last summer, with the nine-year-old chasing home subsequent Grand Annual winner Jazzy Matty at Wexford in August. He went one better on his next start at Tramore and is fancied to make a successful return to action, having last been seen on the Flat in October. Brucio finished last of three on her chase debut at Ayr and may benefit from stepping up in trip, while Listentillitellyea appears best of the remainder.

LISTENTILLITELLYEA is favoured at these weights so gets a tentative vote from Clifftop who also holds good form claims if on song. Spirit Of Legend can also have a say, especially if his jumping does not hold him back.

LISTENTILLITELLYA has still to prove his stamina but this ground should give him every chance chance of seeing it out

16:12 Down Royal Maiden Chase 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:20 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 26f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (11/4 +0%) Leading Swoop	2.75 11/4(+0%)	(3) Leading Swoop 11/4, Blinkers replaced usual cheekpieces when a good second of 10 in handicap chase here (21.6f, heavy) 22 days ago. Can make his presence felt once more in his bid for a maiden victory. Placed here four times in a row this season; different trip-and-ground combination today.
2	8 2nd (8) (4/1 +27%) Elpologreg	4 4/1(+27%)	(8) Elpologreg 4/1, Arrives in decent form this season without getting his head in front, third of 10 in handicap chase here (21.6f, heavy) 22 days ago. Back up in trip and not dismissed. Placed twice over 2m5f here this year but others in the line-up look stronger.
3	2 3rd (2) (3/1 0%) Hobb's Delight	3 3/1(0%)	(2) Hobb's Delight 3/1, Winless this term but he's in good form, badly hampered 3 out when sixth in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (3m, heavy) 37 days ago. A likely player eased 1 lb. Didn't fire last time but earlier Catterick second was a good effort; good ground suits.
4	5 4th (5) (28/1 -12%) Ultra Viers	28 28/1(-12%)	(5) Ultra Viers 28/1, Remains a maiden after 16 runs and he came in last of 5 in handicap chase at Leicester (20.1f, heavy) 20 days ago. Up in trip with work to do. Struggled in two slow-ground handicaps last month; good ground may aid a revival.
5th	4 5th (4) (11/4 +31%) Getupearly	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(4) Getupearly 11/4, Remains a maiden after 16 runs but he posted a respectable fifth of 10 in handicap chase at Taunton (26.3f, good to soft) in December. Has since had a wind op and needs considering off a 3 lb lower mark. Well handicapped on autumn C&D form and returns from break on a good mark.
6th	7 6th (7) (20/1 +9%) Delgany Monarch	20 20/1(+9%)	(7) Delgany Monarch 20/1, Scored at Plumpton in spring, 2023, but he has largely struggled since, only ninth of 11 in handicap chase at Lingfield (23.5f, soft) 98 days ago. Cheekpieces are reached for now. Regressive 10yo who struggled to get competitive on his first two starts this season.
6	6 \|F\| (6) (17/2 +39%) Nordic Storm	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(6) Nordic Storm 17/2, Little form over hurdles and he came in a well-held seventh of 10 in handicap at Hereford (25.2f, good to soft) on his fencing debut 33 days ago. Hard to warm to. 0-7 over hurdles; struggled on last month's chasing debut (bled); leap of faith required.

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LEADING SWOOP has been in more consistent form this season having reached the frame on all four starts at this track. Robert Walford's nine-year-old is worth another try up in distance and his pedigree does suggest that it ought to suit. Getupearly may return to form after a wind operation, while Elpologreg and Hobb's Delight appear best of the remainder.

A tight-knit handicap in which marginal preference is for the reliable HOBB'S DELIGHT who didn't enjoy the rub of the green when sixth at Uttoxeter last time and can capitalise on a 1 lb lower mark here to gain a deserved first win of the season. In-form maiden Leading Swoop heads the list of dangers, although Getupearly and Elpologreg can both have a say too.

Preference is for well-handicapped 8yo GETUPEARLY, who bumped into a very well-handicapped rival when second over C&D in September.

16:20 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 26f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:27 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 9f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
8	8 (8) (125/1 -213%) Laser Focus	125 125/1(-213%)	(8) Laser Focus 125/1, Three wins from 12 runs last year. Latest win at Brighton in September. Again showed little when last of 10 in handicap at this course (9.5f, 125/1) 9 days ago. Hooded for 1st time. May need help from the handicapper now and Enthused looks his yard's best chance.
1	6 1st (6) (11/4 +0%) Paradoxical	2.75 11/4(+0%)	(6) Paradoxical 11/4, 4-time course winner. Five wins from 17 Flat runs. 13/8, completed hat-trick in straightforward fashion when winning 8-runner handicap at this course (9.5f) 5 days ago, well on top finish. Carries penalty and should give another bold bid under his talented apprentice. 3-3 in cheekpieces; penalty will make things tougher but he could well be up to it.
2	1 2nd (1) (5/2 +50%) Urban Sprawl	2.5 5/2(+50%)	(1) Urban Sprawl 5/2, 18/1, found out in better company when eighth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 17 days ago. Back down in class and certainly not without hope. Still to win after 14 AW starts; pulled hard when turning in a rare poor effort latest.
3	3 3rd (3) (8/1 -129%) Urban Road	8 8/1(-129%)	(3) Urban Road 8/1, Completed hat-trick last month, including over C&D. Had winning run ended but coped admirably with a step up in grade when second of 6 in handicap at this C&D (15/2) 3 days ago. Not taken lightly provided this doesn't come too soon. Another improved effort over C&D three days ago in a race not run to suit; leading claims.
4	2 4th (2) (16/5 -28%) Kingdom Of Time	3.2 16/5(-28%)	(2) Kingdom Of Time 16/5, Again ran well when second of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 11/2) 23 days ago. Shouldn't be long in opening his account so merits consideration. Two starts since handicapping solid; latest effort can be marked up too; shortlisted.
5th	5 5th (5) (14/1 -17%) Get Jiggy With It	14 14/1(-17%)	(5) Get Jiggy With It 14/1, Ran no better than respectably despite being better placed than most when sixth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 11/1) 4 months ago. Back up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Charles Hills (50,000 gns). Tongue strap on 1st time. Sold for 50,000gns since last run; goes in a tongue-tie back from four months out.
6th	7 6th (7) (22/1 -57%) Ciotog	22 22/1(-57%)	(7) Ciotog 22/1, C&D winner in January. 18/1, followed a below-par effort with an even worse one when seventh of 9 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 6 days ago. Back up in trip. C&D winner off 2lb lower early in the year (things fell perfectly); off the boil since.
7th	10 7th (10) (10/1 +70%) Aljezur	10 10/1(+70%)	(10) Aljezur 10/1, Followed a below-par effort with an even worse one when last of 14 in handicap (50/1) at Kempton (7f) when last seen 5 months ago. Up in trip. Makes tapeta debut. First run for yard after leaving Luke Dace (10,000 gns) and the market should prove informative. Regressive maiden for Luke Dace; picked up for 10,000gns last autumn.
8th	9 8th (9) (100/1 -150%) Local Bay	100 100/1(-150%)	(9) Local Bay 100/1, Course winner. Four wins from 17 runs last year. 28/1, wasn't seen to best effect when last of 7 in handicap at this course (6.1f) 3 months ago. Significantly back up in trip. Serial hard-puller who's done his winning after a recent run; may be best watched today.
9th	4 9th (4) (18/1 -50%) Enthused	18 18/1(-50%)	(4) Enthused 18/1, Lost his way over hurdles and probably needed the run after 4 months off when last of 9 in handicap at this course (7.2f, 22/1) 9 days ago. Back up in trip. Cheekpieces back on. This trip more suitable than 7.2f here latest but stays a deal further; others more likely.

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Track and trip winner PARADOXICAL is on a roll at present and hard to oppose under a 5lb penalty imposed for the latest of his three course wins posted over the extended 1m1f here last week. Urban Road, who registered a hat-trick in February, is another key player even though he has a tricky wide draw to contend with. However, Kingdom Of Time is far less exposed and could be the biggest danger to the selection from a workable rating on his third start in a handicap.

A few in with a squeak but the prolific PARADOXICAL gets the nod to add a sixth all-weather success of the winter to his tally having bolted up over 9.5f here last Wednesday. Kingdom of Time has been firmly knocking on the door, so Archie Watson's charge heads up the opposition, with Urban Road and Urban Sprawl taken to fight out minor honours.

Kingdom Of Time is respected, but URBAN ROAD (nap) is better than ever, with last Friday's second over C&D arguably a career best.

16:27 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:30 Wexford Handicap Chase 20f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	2 1st (2) (8/1 -300%) Bite That	8 8/1(-300%)	(2) Bite That 8/1, One win from 36 NH runs. Twenty three runs since last win in 2022. 7/2, creditable second of 13 in handicap chase at Tramore (21.4f, heavy) 111 days ago. Shortlist material. String of near-misses over fences in the autumn; ground suits but may come on for the run.
2	13 2nd (13) (7/1 +36%) Da Big Fella	7 7/1(+36%)	(13) Da Big Fella 7/1, One win from 32 NH runs. Twenty one runs since last win in 2021. 18/1, creditable third of 14 in handicap chase at Clonmel (23f, heavy) 18 days ago. Ran well behind progressive type at Clonmel; best chase form is on testing ground.
3	1 3rd (1) (10/1 +50%) Malton Groove	10 10/1(+50%)	(1) Malton Groove 10/1, Remains a maiden after 17 NH runs. 33/1, tenth of 13 in handicap chase at Navan (23.8f, heavy) 36 days ago. Maiden not shown much lately but twice ran well over C&D last summer and ground will suit.
4	12 4th (12) (6/1 +57%) Well Loved	6 6/1(+57%)	(12) Well Loved 6/1, 10/1, first run since leaving Elizabeth Doyle when 13½ lengths eleventh of 16 to Volez Vous in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16f, heavy) 18 days ago, inadequate test. Makes chase debut. Well behind Volez Vous last time, longer trip and better ground may help on chase debut.
5th	9 5th (9) (5/1 +75%) Doyen Flyer	5 5/1(+75%)	(9) Doyen Flyer 5/1, Remains a maiden after 19 NH runs. Eighth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (20f, heavy, 13/2) 9 days ago. Makes chase debut. Maiden over hurdles; one of her better runs was over 3m here last year; chase debut.
6th	5 6th (5) (11/4 +63%) Junot	2.75 11/4(+63%)	(5) Junot 11/4, 14/1, good fifth of 22 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, soft) 99 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Cheekpieces back on. Course hurdles winner was third in Clonmel h'cap on sole chase start; prefers soft ground.
7th	8 7th (8) (12/1 +0%) Blue In The West	12 12/1(+0%)	(8) Blue In The West 12/1, Bit below form seventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (18.9f, heavy, 15/2) 18 days ago. Makes chase debut. Point winner was second in heavy-ground hurdle; handles good ground too; chase debut.
8th	3 8th (3) (14/1 +30%) Gali Flight	14 14/1(+30%)	(3) Gali Flight 14/1, Remains a maiden after 32 NH runs. Tenth of 13 in handicap chase at Clonmel (16.7f, soft, 18/1) 32 days ago. Maiden has lots of placed form, including over fences, but lightly raced in recent times.
7	7 \|U\| (7) (16/1 +20%) Gustavo Goodway	16 16/1(+20%)	(7) Gustavo Goodway 16/1, Hampered and unseated rider in handicap hurdle at Thurles (22.2f, good, 20/1) on Saturday. Switches from hurdles to chase. Claims on the form he showed when third in a Gowran handicap chase in October. Two chase runs, placed at Gowran the first time; runs over hurdles at Thurles on Saturday.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (9/1 -38%) Letters To Juliet	9 9/1(-38%)	(6) Letters To Juliet 9/1, 5/1, fell in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, good to soft) 93 days ago. Makes chase debut. Makes handicap chase debut. Placed hurdling at this trip on good ground; running well when faller latest; chase debut.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (16/1 +20%) Kiln Time	16 16/1(+20%)	(10) Kiln Time 16/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 28/1, ninth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (20f, heavy) 9 days ago. Makes chase debut. Course winner over hurdles; out of form lately and best form on softer going; chase debut.

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LETTERS TO JULIET switches to fences having been let down by jumping errors on her latest two starts over hurdles. She has been poised to challenge on both occasions and hopefully will have a bit more respect for fences. Bite That is bidding to bridge a long gap since winning over hurdles at Tramore and the Pat Flynn-trained gelding has filled the runner-up spot on his last four outings, including behind the progressive Portarlington at Tramore last time with Da Big Fella well held in sixth. Junot was placed on his only previous run over fences and was a creditable fifth last time in a 22-runner Cork handicap hurdle.

BITE THAT's strike-rate hardly makes him bet compelling but he enjoyed a good spell when last seen at the end of 2024 and have his consistency rewarded now. Recent Clonmel third Da Big Fella should get involved again, while Volez Vous should also have a say if taking to chasing at the first time of asking.

It's hard to fancy MALTON GROOVE on recent efforts but he twice ran well over C&D last summer and will be suited by the ground

16:30 Wexford Handicap Chase 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:40 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (20/1 -43%) Foreverwalking	20 20/1(-43%)	(1) Foreverwalking 20/1, Point winner who was runner-up in 2½m Thurles maiden hurdle for Willie Mullins in November. Changed hands for £4,000 thereafter and not matched that level in maiden/novice hurdles for present stable in recent months, but this switch to handicap company could be the catalyst for improvement. Second on hurdle debut for Willie Mullins; twice below that form for new stable.
1	5 1st (5) (20/1 -100%) Thank You Blue	20 20/1(-100%)	(5) Thank You Blue 20/1, Failed to build on initial hurdles promise when pitched into handicaps last season and 4 of his half-a-dozen subsequent starts over fences have resulted in non-completions. On the upside, he's feasibly treated back in this sphere and represents a yard in good form. Returns to hurdling with a bit to prove but is on a workable mark; trip/ground suitable.
2	2 2nd (2) (11/4 +17%) Inishnabro	2.75 11/4(+17%)	(2) Inishnabro 11/4, Half-brother to a couple of winning hurdlers and won by a wide margin on the second of his 2 runs between the flags. Made it third time lucky over hurdles on handicap debut at Market Rasen (18.6f, good to soft) on Boxing Day and 3 lb rise looks manageable with further progress likely. Not seen since winning handicap debut on Boxing Day but probably still has potential.
3	7 3rd (7) (7/2 +42%) Wise Guy	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(7) Wise Guy 7/2, Improver in handicaps last season, winning slow-ground contests at Lingfield and Carlisle. That progress hasn't continued this time around, but showed more spark when 3 lengths fourth to Greatness Awaits on the back of a wind op at Ludlow and claims if able to build on that back up in trip here. Not at best this season but ran okay last month, after a wind op; remains on good mark.
4	4 4th (4) (11/4 +8%) Aggagio	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(4) Aggagio 11/4, Snapped a losing run stretching back almost 2 years when capitalising on a falling mark down in grade at Warwick (2m, good to soft) recently. Escapes a penalty for that and no concerns with regard to ground/trip, so there is plenty of cause for optimism. Escapes penalty for recent Southwell win; obvious claims if in the right mood again here.
5th	3 5th (3) (8/1 -100%) Greatness Awaits	8 8/1(-100%)	(3) Greatness Awaits 8/1, Bounced back to his best for current yard when making all with blinkers refitted at Ludlow (15.7f, soft) last month. Struck again off 2 lb higher at Hereford (16.2f, good), but raised 5 lb for that and this step back up in trip is of dubious benefit. Game front-runner; back up in trip after two narrow 2m wins; bold bid likely.
6th	6 6th (6) (5/1 -11%) Glen Road	5 5/1(-11%)	(6) Glen Road 5/1, Improved since returning from a break, making the frame twice at Wetherby in December. Unsuited by the way the race developed at Newcastle the following month, but back on track when recently landing a 10-runner Market Rasen handicap (20.6f, good) in decisive fashion and 4 lb rise fair enough. Came good at Market Rasen a fortnight ago and further progress is possible.

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An opening mark of 104 proved to be lenient for Market Rasen winner INISHNABRO, who looked strongest in the closing stages of that extended 2m2f contest. A step up in trip ought to suit Henry Oliver's gelding on that evidence and he is taken to defy a 3lb higher mark. Aggagio recorded a commanding success at Warwick recently and, given he escapes a penalty, he's a real danger. Foreverwalking finished 13 lengths behind Albert Bartlett fifth Wendigo at Wetherby latest and also commands respect.

Point winner INISHNABRO improved for the step up to 18.5f when opening his Rules account at Market Rasen and, with this further increase in trip likely to bring about more improvement, he could be the answer. Thank You Blue's recent form figures make for grim reading but he's of interest back in this sphere and may emerge as the main danger ahead of Aggagio, who escapes a penalty for his recent Warwick success and is greatly respected, for all that he's an infrequent winner nowadays.

Preference is for INISHNABRO (nap), who scored on his handicap debut in December and has plenty of scope for further progress.

16:40 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:47 Down Royal Conditions Chase 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	3 1st (3) (9/4 +50%) Milan Forth	2.25 9/4(+50%)	(3) Milan Forth 9/4, Tongue strap on, won 14-runner hunter chase (9/2) at Clonmel (20f, soft) on NH debut 61 days ago, kept up to work. Third in an open point since and open to improvement back under Rules for new yard. Three time points winner, won a Clonmel hunters chase at this trip, claims on stable debut.
2	5 2nd (5) (11/2 +69%) Bold Fury	5.5 11/2(+69%)	(5) Bold Fury 11/2, Twice-raced maiden. 25/1, 17¾ lengths sixth of 12 to Big Interest in hunter chase at this course (24f, good to soft) 81 days ago. Successful in a point last month and he's an each-way player. 2-10 in points, 4.75l behind Ballyphilip here last May, place claims in first-time hood.
3	2 3rd (2) (11/4 -69%) Big Interest	2.75 11/4(-69%)	(2) Big Interest 11/4, Thrice-raced winner in chases. Pulled up in hunter chase at Gowran (25f, heavy, 5/2) 9 days ago, pushed along approaching straight. No surprise should he bounce back now down in trip on better ground. Won a 3m hunters chase here in December, poor latest but could revive back at this venue.
4	6 4th (6) (28/1 +30%) Dromleigh	28 28/1(+30%)	(6) Dromleigh 28/1, Fair chaser. Twelfth of 16 in hunter chase (16/1) at Limerick (22.6f, soft) 78 days ago. Only seventh in a point 9 days ago and others make more appeal. Point winner in February 2023, best form has come on testing ground, others preferred.
5th	1 5th (1) (7/1 -110%) Ballyphilip	7 7/1(-110%)	(1) Ballyphilip 7/1, Successful in a maiden hunter here last May. Still bang there when coming down at the final fence on latest start under Rules in a hunter at Fairyhouse (24.3f, good, 3/1) in November. Placed both starts between the flags since. Possibilities. Won a hunters chase over 2m7f here last May, solid form in points, leading form claims.
6th	8 6th (8) (66/1 -100%) Go Frankie	66 66/1(-100%)	(8) Go Frankie 66/1, Twelfth of 14 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, good to soft, 125/1) on latest start under Rules. Winner of a maiden point when last seen in November but overall record in that sphere is modest. Debut for new yard. Point winner at Boulta in November, has joined new yard, others have stronger claims.
7th	4 7th (4) (5/1 +55%) Beg To Differ	5 5/1(+55%)	(4) Beg To Differ 5/1, £20,000 3-y-o, Mahler gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful chaser At The Acorn. Made the frame both starts in points and he's one to consider on Rules debut for greatly respected connections. Promise in points, bred to appreciate this better ground, interesting Rules' debutant.
7	7 \|F\| (7) (15/2 +17%) Drumnasoo	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(7) Drumnasoo 15/2, Twice-raced maiden. First run since leaving Stuart Crawford when 12/1, pulled up in hunter chase at Limerick (22.6f, soft) 78 days ago. Beaten a fair way when third to Bold Fury in a point last month. Off the mark in points last month, good run here last May, trip may be too sharp today.

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BIG INTEREST came well clear of Cheltenham Festival runner-up Its On The Line over 3m here in December and although he's been disappointing twice since then, the six-year-old will be difficult to beat if finding a return to form. That being said, Clonmel scorer Milan Forth has been running well between the flags and looks to be a real threat. Others to note include Ballyphilip and Drumnasoo.

BIG INTEREST looked one to follow when making a wining Rules debut here on Boxing Day and that remains the case, despite his two subsequent defeats on soft/heavy going. He is taken to get back on track with the forecast quicker ground and drop in trip both likely plus points. Having shaped well both starts between the flags, Beg To Differ is interesting on his Rules debut and, given his connections, it will look significant if he's strong in thebetting. Milan Forth is also shortlisted.

A chance is taken on BEG TO DIFFER who shaped nicely in points on easy ground and he could improve plenty for this sounder surface

16:47 Down Royal Conditions Chase 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:55 Fontwell NH Flat Race (Class 5) 14f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (5/6 +39%) Edward Sexton	0.833333 5/6(+39%)	(2) Edward Sexton 5/6, Sets the standard on his placed efforts at Sandown and Kempton 3 months apart. Sets a fair standard and will appreciate this return to better ground; leading contender..
2	1 2nd (1) (7/4 +13%) Catchintsavo	1.75 7/4(+13%)	(1) Catchintsavo 7/4, £90,000 buy after finishing runner-up on the second of 2 starts in Irish points and made a decent start under Rules when second of 8 in bumper at Exeter 5 weeks ago, no match for winner. Player. Made a promising start when second at Exeter last month; worth considering back in trip..
3	5 3rd (5) (9/2 +18%) Arfursgal	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(5) Arfursgal 9/2, Made a promising start when second in Newbury bumper in December. Entitled to improve and obvious claims. 2nd at Newbury three months ago; could appreciate this drop in distance on better ground..
4	4 4th (4) (80/1 -100%) Potters Marmite	80 80/1(-100%)	(4) Potters Marmite 80/1, Offered little when third of 5 in bumper at Fakenham 31 days ago. Entitled to have improved for last month's debut but others have more pressing claims..
5th	6 5th (6) (80/1 -21%) Sukrain	80 80/1(-21%)	(6) Sukrain 80/1, Kamsin filly. Dam, hurdler/chaser in France (17f/2¼m winner), also 11f winner on Flat, out of 2m hurdle winner in Italy Mariella. Wears hood. Makes debut with a hood fitted and would need to be a fair standard to figure..

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ARFURSGAL shaped with plenty of promise when runner-up on her first appearance at Newbury in December and the four-year-old, who travelled well on that occasion, is expected to benefit from a drop in trip. Edward Sexton and Catchintsavo are both capable of a decent showing on what they have achieved so far, while Roi Du Risk showed a good attitude here in January but may prove vulnerable under a penalty.

ARFURSGAL made a positive start when second at Newbury and can take advantage of her age/sex allowance. Her stablemate Catchinsavo is next best ahead of Edward Sexton.

The Moore-trained EDWARD SEXTON sets a far standard and looks the one to beat, with Arfursgal feared most.

16:55 Fontwell NH Flat Race (Class 5) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (12/1 -50%) My Turn Now	12 12/1(-50%)	(5) My Turn Now 12/1, C&D winner. Run best excused when 5½ lengths eighth of 9 to Bankrupt in minor event (11/2) at Lingfield (5f, AW) 52 days ago, trapped wide. Better judged on her winning Chelmsford effort the time before so respected. Wind surgery has helped and can go well fresh, so a 52-day break shouldn't have hurt.
2	8 2nd (8) (7/2 +13%) Second Collection	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(8) Second Collection 7/2, 4-time course winner. 9/1, sixth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 3 days ago. Has been threatening at this level of late and Rossa Ryan taking over is an obvious bonus..
3	10 3rd (10) (12/1 -71%) Suanni	12 12/1(-71%)	(10) Suanni 12/1, C&D winner. 14/1, back to form when ½-length second of 10 to Global Effort in minor event at this C&D 20 days ago. Back to form when making most behind Global Effort over C&D last time; player.
4	3 4th (3) (5/1 +17%) Global Effort	5 5/1(+17%)	(3) Global Effort 5/1, C&D winner in February. 15/2, ran poorly when seventh of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 11 days ago. Bounce back needed but that's possible. Consistent gelding who's won three here in recent times; looks set to go well again.
5th	4 5th (4) (6/1 +40%) Kipp Kelly	6 6/1(+40%)	(4) Kipp Kelly 6/1, Shaped better than the bare result when fifth of 11 in minor event at Newcastle (5f, 14/1) 7 days ago, not clear run over 1f out. Isn't one to write off in this company. Hasn't had much luck, finding trouble at a key stage on his latest start; one to consider.
6th	11 6th (11) (16/1 -14%) We're Reunited	16 16/1(-14%)	(11) We're Reunited 16/1, C&D winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2023. Followed a good run with a below-par one when seventh of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 11/1) 3 months ago. Likes it here and can go well fresh but isn't best drawn for one happiest up front.
7th	6 7th (6) (150/1 -200%) Posh Maisie	150 150/1(-200%)	(6) Posh Maisie 150/1, 100/1, last of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 11 days ago. Hard to fancy. Struggled for this yard, finishing last on all four starts; has little to recommend her.
8th	1 8th (1) (10/3 +33%) Bankrupt	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(1) Bankrupt 10/3, C&D winner. Latest win at Lingfield in January. 14/1, creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at this course (6.1f) 34 days ago. In the mix once again. Well drawn for a front-runner; is a dual C&D winner too, so there are positives.
9th	2 9th (2) (5/1 +50%) Chester Le Streak	5 5/1(+50%)	(2) Chester Le Streak 5/1, Shaped as if needing the run on first outing since leaving Craig Lidster after 18 months off when seventh of 9 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 16/1) 16 days ago. Entitled to have needed his recent comeback; there can't be any complaints about stall 2.
10th	7 10th (7) (40/1 -186%) Rhubarb	40 40/1(-186%)	(7) Rhubarb 40/1, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 11/1, last of 6 in handicap at Chepstow (5.1f, good to firm) when last seen 6 months ago. Watching brief advised. Nothing to suggest she's best caught first time out; others have more pressing claims.

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It's safe to say all of these carry some form of risk. Sir Benedict rates a player off 4lb lower than his last winning mark but has the worst of the draw, while similar comments apply to Second Collection, whose current mark would be attractive where it not for a berth in the next stall down. Conversely, KIPP KELLY has landed a position on the inner rail and, after a luckless run at Newcastle last week, this keen-going sort could finally have things unfold to ideally suit.

MY TURN NOW had excuses for her below-par effort behind Bankrupt back in January so, better judged on her winning effort at Chelmsford the time before, Michael Attwater's 5-y-o gets the nod to resume winning ways at the expense of Kipp Kelly, who shaped better than the bare result at Newcastle last week and isn't one to write off in this company. The aforementioned Bankrupt can edge out Sir Benedict for third.

Kipp Kelly hasn't had much luck of late, but Rossa Ryan is a positive booking for SECOND COLLECTION, who gets the nod.

17:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:05 Wexford NH Flat Race 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
9	9 (9) (50/1 0%) Two's Kompany	50 50/1(0%)	(9) Two's Kompany 50/1, €16,000 3-y-o, Kool Kompany gelding. Half-brother to numerous winners on Flat, including French 10.5f-15f winner Shorn Grass. Dam 2-y-o 6f/7f winner. No forlorn hope. Cost E16,000 as 3yo; half-brother to six winners on the level, dam Group 3 winner over 6f.
1	8 1st (8) (6/5 +40%) Theflyingking	1.2 6/5(+40%)	(8) Theflyingking 6/5, Fairly useful form shown in two runs, a good second of 7 in bumper at Fairyhouse (16f, soft, 6/5) 51 days ago. The clear form pick. 6-5 fav for two bumper starts, beaten less than a length by useful types both times.
2	7 2nd (7) (14/1 +0%) Thedeviluno	14 14/1(+0%)	(7) Thedeviluno 14/1, Once-raced maiden. Sixth of 9 in bumper at Fairyhouse (16f, good to soft, 25/1) on NH debut 65 days ago. Can build on it. Beaten less than 4l at Fairyhouse in January when just behind a subsequent hurdles winner.
3	5 3rd (5) (5/1 -11%) Kilgame	5 5/1(-11%)	(5) Kilgame 5/1, Fairly useful hurdler. 15/8, first run since leaving Gabriel Leenders when fifth of 19 in novice hurdle at Cork (16.2f, soft) on IRE NH debut 94 days ago. Makes bumpers debut. Yard in good form. In the mix. Good run over hurdles in France; too keen when fifth at Cork; tongue-tied for bumper debut.
4	4 4th (4) (10/3 -178%) Hank West	3.333333 10/3(-178%)	(4) Hank West 10/3, €52,000 3-y-o, £195,000 4-y-o, Westerner gelding. Closely related to bumper winner I Wont Back Down. Dam 9f winner in Germany. Interesting newcomer from top yard. Bought for £195,000 after point win; closely related to bumper winner I Wont Back Down.
5th	3 5th (3) (13/2 +0%) Faithful Follower	6.5 13/2(+0%)	(3) Faithful Follower 13/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Below-form sixth of 10 in bumper (4/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, good) 107 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Well held last time but his second to useful type on stable debut would give him claims.
6th	1 6th (1) (150/1 +25%) Carrig Padraig	150 150/1(+25%)	(1) Carrig Padraig 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Hooded for 1st time, tenth of 18 in bumper at Thurles (15.6f, good to soft, 200/1) 11 days ago. Better for respectable return to action in a hood at Thurles but unlikely to contend.
7th	10 7th (10) (33/1 +34%) Hey Babbs	33 33/1(+34%)	(10) Hey Babbs 33/1, Shantou mare. Sister to fairly useful hurdler Optimise Prime, stayed 2¾m. Betting can prove an accurate indicator. Sister to 2m3f hurdle winner Optimise Prime; dam bumper and 2m7f/3m2f hurdle winner.
8th	6 8th (6) (100/1 +60%) The Goose's Acre	100 100/1(+60%)	(6) The Goose's Acre 100/1, Milan gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser who became temperamental Riverside City (stayed 3½m) out of 2¼m hurdle winner (stayed 2½m) Blazing Sky. Market can guide. Milan gelding out of unraced half-sister to 2m4f-3m4f hurdle/chase winner Riverside City.
9th	11 9th (11) (80/1 +20%) White Meadow	80 80/1(+20%)	(11) White Meadow 80/1, Idaho mare. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler Alpesh Amin, stays 3m, and fair hurdler/chaser Fresh New Dawn, stayed 3¼m. Half-sister to two winners including useful hurdler Alpesh Amin; yard rarely win bumpers.
10th	2 10th (2) (50/1 +24%) Duke's County	50 50/1(+24%)	(2) Duke's County 50/1, Westerner gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Cabhfuilfungi. Dam unraced. Considered newcomer. Belated debut for 7yo half-brother to 2m chase/2m4f hurdle winner Cabhfuilfungi.

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THEFLYINGKING won a point-to-point for Donnchadh Doyle and has gone close on both bumper starts for current connections. The selection was caught close home at Fairyhouse last time and the form of that race has worked out well since. Hank West is an obvious threat having easily won a Lisronagh point-to-point in November and was bought later that month for 195,000 pounds. Kilgame has shown promise on both hurdle starts, including behind Kel Histoire at Cork, while Faithful Follower merits respect if reproducing his second to the long odds-on Classical Creek at Down Royal.

HANK WEST fetched £195,000 as a 4-y-o and is under the care of top trainer Willie Mullins so this son of Westerner is fancied to make a winning start at the chief expense of form pick Theflyingking who may have to settle for runner-up spot once more. Kilgame and Duke's County are other newcomers who command respect.

Three top yards with contenders; THEFLYINGKING, narrowly beaten by decent rivals in both bumpers, sets a good standard and is preferred

17:05 Wexford NH Flat Race 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:15 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
7	7 (7) (8/1 0%) Inchester D'amsyl	8 8/1(0%)	(7) Inchester D'amsyl 8/1, Hinted at promise in novice hurdles but made no real progress switched to handicaps last season. Probably needed the run after 11 months off at Southwell 4 weeks ago. Became disappointing last season and made a low-key reappearance last month.
1	8 1st (8) (33/1 -32%) Lizzie Rey	33 33/1(-32%)	(8) Lizzie Rey 33/1, Had hinted at ability but showed nothing in handicaps both starts this season. Headgear now applied. Well beaten in both handicaps (2m5f/3m); cheekpieces tried today.
2	2 2nd (2) (3/1 +45%) Special John	3 3/1(+45%)	(2) Special John 3/1, Off mark in points at fourth attempt and hinted at ability both starts over hurdles. Opening mark on the stiff side but not without interest switched to a handicap. Remote when fourth on both hurdling starts but remains unexposed under rules.
3	5 3rd (5) (4/1 +11%) Trevor's Lad	4 4/1(+11%)	(5) Trevor's Lad 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden hurdler who was back on track when third at Southwell last month. Claims if building on that up in trip. 0-7 over hurdles but ran well when placed over 2m4f last month; first 3m attempt today.
4	9 4th (9) (7/1 0%) Lady's Present	7 7/1(0%)	(9) Lady's Present 7/1, Shaped better than the distance beaten when second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Fakenham (23.4f) in January but below that level both starts since. However, drying ground could be in her favour back up in trip. 0-9 over hurdles; just a respectable sixth at Newcastle this month; needs to find extra.
5th	4 5th (4) (13/2 +28%) Glengolly	6.5 13/2(+28%)	(4) Glengolly 13/2, Had made a decent start for this yard (formerly with Paul Webber) but let down by jumping last 2 starts and headgear now applied. Performed very poorly last time and now 0-9 over hurdles; cheekpieces added today.
6th	3 6th (3) (10/1 -54%) Dexperado	10 10/1(-54%)	(3) Dexperado 10/1, Runner-up at Market Rasen on last 2 starts of last season, chasing home decent sorts. However, needs to bounce back after 3 disappointing efforts this term. Ended last season with two good seconds but yet to hit top gear this term (three runs).
7th	6 7th (6) (14/1 -100%) Churchman	14 14/1(-100%)	(6) Churchman 14/1, Still a maiden but becoming well treated and this longer distance could suit. Not taken lightly. Latest run (2m5f) was a step back in the right direction; tries a new trip today.
8th	1 8th (1) (11/2 -83%) Defence Witness	5.5 11/2(-83%)	(1) Defence Witness 11/2, Bumper winner who hasn't kicked on as might have been expected over jumps, proving expensive to follow. However, looks competitive on form and makes a fresh start for new yard in a first-time tongue strap (has had wind op). 0-7 over hurdles for Sandy Thomson but ended 2024 with a good run; now with new stable.

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It's hard to get too excited about any of these, so only a tentative vote can go the way of DEFENCE WITNESS. His two latest efforts, both at Musselburgh, have been relatively encouraging and any further progress might suffice in a contest lacking depth. Trevor's Lad hit the frame here last time out and boasts place claims on that basis. Lady's Present is another to consider.

DEFENCE WITNESS has been expensive to follow but he's had a breathing operation since last seen so is worth another chance starting out for an in-form yard with a tongue strap applied. Lady's Present and Churchman head the dangers.

This rather uncompetitive finale could provide a good opportunity for DEFENCE WITNESS to open his account over hurdles.

17:15 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:22 Down Royal NH Flat Race 17f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	4 1st (4) (1/1 +33%) Echoing Silence	1 1/1(+33%)	(4) Echoing Silence 1/1, Point winner. 9/4, shaped with promise when fifth of 16 in maien hurdle at Navan (16f, soft) on NH debut 100 days ago. Can make a successful switch to bumpers. Points' winner beaten favourite on hurdles debut; switches to bumper and respected.
2	10 2nd (10) (11/1 -38%) Kenisa Sport	11 11/1(-38%)	(10) Kenisa Sport 11/1, Placed in points. Tenth of 14 in bumper (9/2) at Gowran (17f, heavy) on NH debut 30 days ago. Could prove a different proposition now. Dropped out home turn on recent Gowran debut on soft; may appreciate this better ground.
3	13 3rd (13) (25/1 -56%) Oh Janey	25 25/1(-56%)	(13) Oh Janey 25/1, Once-raced maiden. Fourth of 5 in bumper (8/1) at Ayr (16f, heavy) on NH debut 21 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Dropped away tamely on Ayr bumper debut last month; tongue-tie now fitted.
4	12 4th (12) (33/1 +0%) My Doyen	33 33/1(+0%)	(12) My Doyen 33/1, Doyen mare. Half-sister to modest hurdler Game Puppeteer. Dam maiden on Flat. Cheaply bought yearling; unlikely one to make an immediate impact.
5th	8 5th (8) (10/1 +0%) Kabylia	10 10/1(+0%)	(8) Kabylia 10/1, Once-raced maiden. Last of 7 in bumper (10/1) at Galway (16f, heavy) on NH debut 141 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. In good hands and may do better. Too keen on bumper debut at Galway in October and given time off since; tongue-tied now.
6th	5 6th (5) (80/1 -60%) Evelyn	80 80/1(-60%)	(5) Evelyn 80/1, Once-raced maiden. Tongue strap on, twelfth of 18 in bumper at Thurles (15.6f, good to soft, 40/1) on NH debut 11 days ago. Never counted when well held on recent Thurles debut; can only be watched for now.
7th	2 7th (2) (11/1 -22%) Backwithyourown	11 11/1(-22%)	(2) Backwithyourown 11/1, Twice-raced maiden. Tailed-off eleventh of 13 to Aruntothequeen in listed bumper (125/1) at Gowran (16f, good to soft) 164 days ago. Debut promise on good ground at Wexford last summer, out of depth at Galway afterwards.
8th	7 8th (7) (25/1 0%) Georgie's Pearl	25 25/1(0%)	(7) Georgie's Pearl 25/1, Once-raced maiden. 14/1, eleventh of 13 in bumper at Wexford (16f, good to soft) on NH debut. Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving Padraig Roche. Hood on 1st time. Didn't feature on Wexford debut last August; hooded here on return to action.
9th	14 9th (14) (12/1 +40%) New York Diva	12 12/1(+40%)	(14) New York Diva 12/1, Footstepsinthesand filly. Half-sister to bumper winner Ossie's Lodge. The betting should help guide to expectations with this newcomer. Interesting jockey booking for newcomer and any market strength should be noted.
10th	1 10th (1) (7/2 +30%) Aisling Rose	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(1) Aisling Rose 7/2, Kalanisi mare. Half-sister to dual bumper winner/useful 19f-3m hurdle winner Queenohearts. Of obvious interest on debut. Debutante for whom market best guide; respected source.
11th	6 11th (6) (22/1 -57%) Flamin Court	22 22/1(-57%)	(6) Flamin Court 22/1, Once-raced maiden. 14/1, eighth of 12 in bumper at Ayr (16f, soft) on NH debut 55 days ago. Better for recent Ayr debut and booking of Derek O'Connor takes the eye.
12th	11 12th (11) (66/1 +34%) Likeoldtimes	66 66/1(+34%)	(11) Likeoldtimes 66/1, Once-raced maiden. Last of 10 in bumper (100/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) on NH debut 23 days ago. Tailed off on last month's Fairyhouse debut; can only be watched.

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410,000-euro purchase ECHOING SILENCE failed to live up to market expectations when only fifth on her hurdling debut at Navan in December, but she looks well worth another chance. It's interesting connections have now switched to this sphere, but it would be no surprise to see her make her first bumper start a winning one. Aisling Rose is a half-sister to bumper winner Queenohearts and if the market speaks in her favour, she would be of interest, along with point-to-point winner Broomfield Aderra.

ECHOING SILENCE should promise in a maiden hurdle before Christmas and this former point winner can strike at the second time of asking for Henry de Bromhead. Aisling Rose makes paper appeal for a stable no stranger to bumper success, while Kenisa Sport and Kabylia hail from good stables and could easily leave their debut efforts behind.

It may pay to persevere with ECHOING SILENCE, a disappointing favourite on hurdles debut, having won a point this time last year

17:22 Down Royal NH Flat Race 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 4) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (4/6 +56%) Prince Of India	0.666667 4/6(+56%)	(6) Prince Of India 4/6, Fair form. Fourth of 13 in novice at Yarmouth (7f, soft) when last seen in October. Tongue strap added on return. Should go well. Sets the standard on last autumn's two fourth-placed finishes; been found the right race.
2	5 2nd (5) (15/8 +25%) Political Power	1.875 15/8(+25%)	(5) Political Power 15/8, Fair maiden. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 3/1) 12 days ago. Leading claims. Picked up for just 1,000gns and consistent in four runs back; should go well again.
3	8 3rd (8) (7/1 -133%) Nad Alshiba Rain	7 7/1(-133%)	(8) Nad Alshiba Rain 7/1, Fair filly. 22/1, very good fourth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6f) 16 days ago, nearest finish after getting outpaced. Will be suited by the return to 7f. Worth another go over this longer trip; player in an ordinary race.
4	2 4th (2) (80/1 +20%) Black Cab	80 80/1(+20%)	(2) Black Cab 80/1, Twice-raced maiden. 40/1 and tongue tied, remote last of 4 in novice at Kempton (6f) 19 days ago. Finished a well-beaten last in two starts and needs major improvement upped from 6f.
5th	7 5th (7) (28/1 -12%) Zappata	28 28/1(-12%)	(7) Zappata 28/1, 16/1, seventh of 8 in maiden at this course (6f) on debut 6 days ago. Little promise when always behind after a slow start on his 6f debut here last Tuesday.
6th	1 6th (1) (125/1 +17%) Admiral Fitz	125 125/1(+17%)	(1) Admiral Fitz 125/1, Poor maiden hurdler. Well beaten on 11f Southwell Flat debut 13 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Big outsider. Ordinary hurdler who started a huge price at Southwell (1m3f) a fortnight ago.
7th	4 7th (4) (200/1 +0%) Cosmic Spirit	200 200/1(+0%)	(4) Cosmic Spirit 200/1, 250/1, sixth of 7 in maiden at Kempton (6f, 250/1) on debut 26 days ago. Started 250-1 for his Kempton debut last month, when beaten a long way; expect similar.

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PRINCE OF INDIA would be conceding weight all round of this were a handicap and could make a winning return with a first-time tongue-tie applied. The official ratings suggest Political Power should also be a player on these terms, while Nad Alshiba Rain is not ruled out with the step back to 7f worth a try. Carron, who cost 135,000gns as a two-year-old, merits a betting check on just his second career start/all-weather debut.

POLITICAL POWER has race fitness on his side and that swings the vote his way in favour of the returning Prince of India. Nad Alshiba Rain looks best of the remainder.

An ordinary-looking novice in which PRINCE OF INDIA about sets the standard, ahead of Political Power and Nad Alshiba Rain.

17:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 4) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (5/2 +9%) Warrior Mode	2.5 5/2(+9%)	(7) Warrior Mode 5/2, 130,000 gns Night of Thunder colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 7f/1m winner Tranquil Night and 1¼m winner Lightness. Would enter the reckoning if the betting speaks in his favour. May need further than 7f to be seen to best effect but still looks interesting on debut.
2	4 2nd (4) (5/4 +44%) Excellent Believe	1.25 5/4(+44%)	(4) Excellent Believe 5/4, €55,000 Make Believe gelding. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner, fourth in Duchess of Cambridge Stakes. Newcomer from an in-form stable. Respected. Out of Listed-placed 2yo winner; does not need to be anything special to feature on debut.
3	3 3rd (3) (4/1 -33%) Arizona Rock	4 4/1(-33%)	(3) Arizona Rock 4/1, Twice-raced maiden. Stepped up on debut when fourth of 8 in C&D novice 9 days ago. Clear of pick of those with experience. Fourth in much stronger C&D race than this last week and sets the clear form standard.
4	6 4th (6) (15/2 -125%) The Sweet Escape	7.5 15/2(-125%)	(6) The Sweet Escape 15/2, Zoustar gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including smart 1m-10.3f winner Sparks Fly and useful 5f winner Caroline Dale. Dam 6f winner (including at 2 yrs). Interesting debutant. Out of a useful 6f winner; could have a say on debut.
5th	5 5th (5) (10/1 +75%) Frostmagic	10 10/1(+75%)	(5) Frostmagic 10/1, Twice-raced maiden. 80/1, seventh of 9 in novice at Lingfield (7f, AW) when last seen in September. Improvement will be needed. Did not get competitive on his two outings last summer (both 7f); returns from break.
6th	1 6th (1) (200/1 -33%) Razzo Italiano	200 200/1(-33%)	(1) Razzo Italiano 200/1, Modest hurdle winner. Well held both Flat starts, including at Southwell (11f) 13 days ago. Has three low-grade hurdle wins on his CV but struggled on both Flat starts.
7th	2 7th (2) (250/1 -100%) Iflookscouldkill	250 250/1(-100%)	(2) Iflookscouldkill 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. 200/1, tenth of 11 in C&D novice 14 days ago. Always in rear when a big-priced outsider for two 7f novice races this year.

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A half-brother to multiple Listed-winner Sparks Fly, THE SWEET ESCAPE hails from a family that the David Loughnane stable has done very well with and he could be primed to strike first time out. He is preferred to fellow newcomer Excellent Believe, who is well related and hails from a yard that could not be in better form. Of those with experience, Arizona Rock showed improvement from first to second start when fourth at Wolverhampton and he cannot be ruled out.

ARIZONA ROCK gets the vote but Excellent Believe, The Sweet Escape and Warrior Mode are newcomers who make appeal on paper and could pose big threats if the betting speaks for them.

Fourth in a truly run and quite competitive C&D contest nine days ago, ARIZONA ROCK is selected to put his experience to good use.

18:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (9/5 +35%) Ash Wednesday	1.8 9/5(+35%)	(1) Ash Wednesday 9/5, First two legs of recent hat-trick came over C&D, the last a win at Southwell at the end of January, only kept up to his work late on. Combination of a stronger race / drop in trip and lack of tongue-tie brought winning run to a halt but could well get back on track at 7f with tongue tie refitted. Highly progressive at 7f on Tapeta before return to sprinting didn't work out latest.
2	7 2nd (7) (9/4 +44%) South Dakota Sioux	2.25 9/4(+44%)	(7) South Dakota Sioux 9/4, Improved on his most recent efforts to win 9-runner handicap over C&D and ran as well in defeat next time, only bettered by a well-handicapped rival at Kempton (7f) last month. Remains of interest from his current mark. 2-2 over C&D since the autumn; solid effort in defeat at Kempton latest; good claims.
3	9 3rd (9) (9/1 -13%) Triggered	9 9/1(-13%)	(9) Triggered 9/1, C&D winner wasn't suited by the lack of pace when fifth of 8 in handicap at this C&D 44 days ago, and while he may get a stronger gallop on this occasion, he remains a long time without a win. Two C&D wins in 2023; up and down over the last 12 months but close up here latest.
4	6 4th (6) (12/1 +0%) Macanudo	12 12/1(+0%)	(6) Macanudo 12/1, Feasibly handicapped and returned to form on penultimate run when fourth at this venue (6f) in February but couldn't back up that performance when disappointing here later that month. Down in grade again and interesting now tackling this longer trip. Acts here but yet to win a handicap and hasn't run over 7f since his 2yo days.
5th	3 5th (3) (14/1 +22%) Ever Driven	14 14/1(+22%)	(3) Ever Driven 14/1, Showed ability as a two year old but unable to carry that promise into his 3-y-o season, disappointing when last on handicap debut in August. Drops back a furlong for his return following wind surgery, with cheekpieces added. Difficult to be confident unless market vibes suggest otherwise. Soundly beaten on handicap debut as 3yo; had wind op since; cheekpieces on; risky.
6th	8 6th (8) (16/1 -167%) Capuchinero	16 16/1(-167%)	(8) Capuchinero 16/1, Returned to form from a falling mark when ridden by an inexperienced jockey last time, good second of 8 in handicap at this C&D 44 days ago. Tongue strap back on with more experienced claimer in the saddle. Place claims. Losing AW run goes back to late 2023 but her C&D second last month has been franked since.
7th	4 7th (4) (11/2 -22%) Lequinto	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(4) Lequinto 11/2, C&D winner has been somewhat unlucky, things again didn't go his way when encountering a troubled passage when fourth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (6f) in January but had no excuses when well-held at Chelmsford last month. Worth a go in cheekpieces. Each-way claims back at 7f. Three wins at 7f and 1m here; runs over sprint trips now; first 7f run for over 2 years.
8th	5 8th (5) (50/1 -100%) Soar Above	50 50/1(-100%)	(5) Soar Above 50/1, Twenty-seven runs since last win in 2022 and has been out of sorts this year, faring no better when sixth of 8 in handicap (40/1) at Kempton (7f) 12 days ago. Best to look elsewhere. Out of sorts but more promising at Kempton latest; all eight AW wins on that track.
9th	10 9th (10) (100/1 -203%) Letter Of The Law	100 100/1(-203%)	(10) Letter Of The Law 100/1, Usually a front-runner, last seen finishing ninth of 11 in handicap at Brighton (9.9f, good, 12/1), having forced a strong pace. Drops back in trip on reappearance and might just need the run. 0-13 on AW and looks unlikely back from break over inadequate trip.

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Not beaten far in his attempt to land the double at Kempton last month, SOUTH DAKOTA SIOUX has been in excellent form of late and a mark of 62 still looks manageable for the son of Sioux Nation. A winner of three of his last four starts, including twice over C&D, Ash Wednesday must enter calculations, as well as Capuchinero, who bounced back to form with a solid runner-up effort at Wolverhampton most recently.

Having rattled off a hat-trick of wins, ASH WEDNESDAY wasn't seen to best effect back at 6f in a stronger race last time and with regular tongue-tie now refitted, he can make his return to this trip, grade and course a winning one. South Dakato Sioux arrives in great heart following a victory and very creditable second in his last two starts, while Macanudo makes some appeal dropped into a 0-65 handicap back at 7f.

South Dakota Sioux is running really well but ASH WEDNESDAY will be suited by the return to 7f and is preferred.

18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (9/1 -20%) Not Just Yet	9 9/1(-20%)	(4) Not Just Yet 9/1, Often runs creditably at this venue and although twenty-three runs since his last win, he did return to form when creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (17/2) two weeks ago. That effort gives him a chance in an open race. 0-15 on AW and becoming frustrating but ran well over C&D a fortnight ago.
1	5 1st (5) (16/5 +47%) Kensington Agent	3.2 16/5(+47%)	(5) Kensington Agent 16/5, C&D winner ran creditably when fourth of 8 at this venue after 4-months off but failed to come on for that run when a below-form fifth of 8 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Still 3 lb above his latest winning mark and may need some leniency from the handicapper. Close fourth over C&D last month, after a break, but a shade disappointing here since.
2	3 2nd (3) (8/1 -33%) Alafdhal	8 8/1(-33%)	(3) Alafdhal 8/1, C&D winner can be headstrong, as it proved when too keen to do himself justice when fifth of 8 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago, also not helped by having to make his challenge widest of all. Only 1 lb above his last winning mark and has each-way claims if he can settle better. Raced too freely here last time but now 3lb lower than when second over C&D in January.
3	2 3rd (2) (4/1 +11%) Francisco	4 4/1(+11%)	(2) Francisco 4/1, Has developed a tendency to be slowly away from the stalls, again tardy when second of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 18 days ago. Lightly-raced sort isn't ruled out but needs to brush up on his starting issues. Slow starts are an issue but he's lightly raced and will be dangerous if breaking on terms.
4	8 4th (8) (22/1 -57%) Red Walls	22 22/1(-57%)	(8) Red Walls 22/1, Not in same form as when winning over C&D in January, although hasn't enjoyed much luck on last couple of starts, poorly drawn on penultimate run before encountering trouble in running when down the field at this venue on Friday. Others preferred. Not very reliable but won off today's basement mark over C&D in January; can't rule out.
5th	7 5th (7) (7/2 +42%) Asadjumeirah	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(7) Asadjumeirah 7/2, Four-time C&D winner arrives on the back of two creditable runners-up efforts at Newcastle, unable to peg back a front-runner on his latest outing a week ago. Fairly consistent sort should run his race again. Dual winner at Newcastle this year and runner-up twice off this mark there this month.
6th	6 6th (6) (8/1 -60%) Smasher	8 8/1(-60%)	(6) Smasher 8/1, 3-time C&D winner was able to settle better when recording a fourth career win on his most recent outing, landing a 9-runner handicap at Kempton (6f) 26 days ago. No surprise if he were to enhance his fine course record from only 1 lb higher. Nudged up only 1lb for recent Kempton win and also suited by this C&D; in the mix again.
7th	1 7th (1) (6/1 -9%) Beauzon	6 6/1(-9%)	(1) Beauzon 6/1, 7-time C&D winner has been below form on last couple of outings, latest when seventh of 9 in handicap at this C&D 56 days ago. However, he drops in class and was only narrowly defeated when last racing off this mark. Freshened up for this contest and looks an interesting contender. Six-time C&D winner in 2024; given short break after two below-par runs in January.

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FRANCISCO has done well since joining the Patrick Chamings stable and this could be the day that the son of Zoustar gets his head in front, having run a creditable race in defeat at Chelmsford when green towards the finish. The four-year-old gets the vote ahead of Smasher, who forced his way back to the winner's enclosure with a gutsy performance at Kempton last month, and the consistent Asadjumeirah.

Down in grade and having gone close from this mark earlier in this season, BEAUZON is taken to land an eighth C&D success. Not Just Yet often runs with credit at this venue and makes appeal having bounced back to form last time, with Alafdhal not ruled out from only 1 lb above his latest winning mark.

This might go to ALAFDHAL, who needs to settle better than last time but has remained in pretty good form since his 5f win in January.

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

19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
6	6 (6) (33/1 +18%) Itsgottobefun	33 33/1(+18%)	(6) Itsgottobefun 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 125/1) 12 days ago. Up in trip. Needs to bounce back. Behind Currahee when seventh of eight on recent handicap debut at Lingfield (1m2f).
1	7 1st (7) (6/4 +33%) Infantry Officer	1.5 6/4(+33%)	(7) Infantry Officer 6/4, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, eleventh of 13 in novice at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 7 months ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Down the field on all three 2yo starts last summer but could be a big improver this year.
2	3 2nd (3) (7/1 -8%) Top Of Pleinmont	7 7/1(-8%)	(3) Top Of Pleinmont 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 22/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 30 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Safely held over 1m on handicap debut but 1m4f may show him in a better light.
3	8 3rd (8) (11/4 +8%) Captain Brett	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(8) Captain Brett 11/4, Lightly-raced maiden. 16/1, best run when a staying-on fourth of 7 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 26 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Open to more improvement so needs considering. Kept on from the rear for never-dangerous fourth of seven on recent handicap debut (1m4f).
4	2 4th (2) (40/1 -82%) Resilient Lady	40 40/1(-82%)	(2) Resilient Lady 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 125/1, fifth of 7 in novice at this course (8.6f) 48 days ago. Significantly up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Richard Hannon. Makes handicap debut. Not beaten far in 8.6f novice here in January; changed hands for 2,500gns soon afterwards.
5th	9 5th (9) (20/1 -25%) Cuda Been A Rowlex	20 20/1(-25%)	(9) Cuda Been A Rowlex 20/1, 33/1, creditable fifth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 30 days ago. Significantly up in trip. No forlorn hope. Made good late headway on last two outings (8.6f/1m); worth a crack at this longer trip.
6th	1 6th (1) (10/1 +50%) Ta Craic Ann	10 10/1(+50%)	(1) Ta Craic Ann 10/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 12 in novice (40/1) at this course (7.2f) 80 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Plenty to find on form. Showed promise in one of his three qualifying races; up in trip for handicap debut.
7th	4 7th (4) (15/2 -114%) Currahee	7.5 15/2(-114%)	(4) Currahee 15/2, Promising sort. 7/2, fifth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 12 days ago. Up in trip for his tapeta debut with more to offer. Holds good claims. Just a respectable fifth on recent handicap debut (1m2f) but might come on for the run.
8th	10 8th (10) (40/1 -233%) Bear Baby	40 40/1(-233%)	(10) Bear Baby 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 50/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, first form when third of 5 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 38 days ago. Up in trip. Respected. Not beaten far when third of five on h'cap debut (1m2f) but the form may not be reliable.
9th	5 9th (5) (25/1 -56%) Magic Topissima	25 25/1(-56%)	(5) Magic Topissima 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1, fair fifth of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 55 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Can give a good account. Safely held over 7f on handicap debut; may fare better over this much longer trip.

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CAPTAIN BRETT failed to fire in three starts in maiden/novice company last year, but he showed a little more when fourth on his handicap debut at Kempton last month. With Luke Morris booked and a 1lb lower mark to contend with, he might be up to taking this weak event. Infantry Officer has been gelded since a trio of poor efforts in his last campaign, but this is a big step up in distance and he could prove a different proposition on his handicap bow. Magic Topissima is the pick of the remainder.

An open handicap but CURRAHEE took a step forward when an encouraging fifth on his handicap debut at Lingfield last time and with further progress on the cards he looks the way to go. Captain Brett also has better days ahead of him and could emerge as the main danger ahead of Bear Baby and Itsgottobefun.

Well-bred handicap debutant INFANTRY OFFICER showed very little over 6f/7f as a 2yo but could be a completely proposition this year.

19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 9f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (100/1 -52%) Devilwala	100 100/1(-52%)	(4) Devilwala 100/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Eighth of 9 in minor event (100/1) at this course (9.5f) 34 days ago. On a long losing spell and his form has badly deteriorated.
1	9 1st (9) (2/1 +43%) Quick Away	2 2/1(+43%)	(9) Quick Away 2/1, Modest filly. C&D winner. Winner here in February. Creditable third of 9 in minor event (9/2) at this course (9.5f) 21 days ago. Can give a good account. Record of 413 since switched to classified level, the success over C&D; player.
2	2 2nd (2) (5/1 -67%) Brinton	5 5/1(-67%)	(2) Brinton 5/1, Modest filly. Winner at Southwell in February. Creditable third of 8 in handicap (13/2) at this course (9.5f) 14 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Consistent record this year features a classified success on penultimate start.
3	3 3rd (3) (9/2 -50%) Danehill Star	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(3) Danehill Star 9/2, Modest gelding. Career best when winning 8-runner minor event at Newcastle (8f, 15/2) 10 days ago. Should go well again. Won similar event at Newcastle last time, taking record in cheekpieces to 2-4.
4	6 4th (6) (12/1 +40%) Lhebayeb	12 12/1(+40%)	(6) Lhebayeb 12/1, Modest mare. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Ninth of 11 in handicap (33/1) at Southwell (11.1f) 38 days ago. Down in trip. Went close here in December; latest defeat took AW record to 0-21.
5th	10 5th (10) (13/2 +59%) Stoic Syd	6.5 13/2(+59%)	(10) Stoic Syd 13/2, Modest gelding. 14/1 and visored for 1st time, tenth of 12 in minor event at Southwell (8.1f) 13 days ago, slowly away. Scored twice in early 2024; yet to find his form this year.
6th	1 6th (1) (28/1 -40%) Brave Display	28 28/1(-40%)	(1) Brave Display 28/1, Poor gelding. Course winner. Twenty runs since last win in 2023. Good fourth of 9 in minor event (25/1) at this course (9.5f) 21 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Something to find on form. Veteran whose current rating reflects a decline in his form.
7th	5 7th (5) (6/1 +0%) King Of The Dance	6 6/1(+0%)	(5) King Of The Dance 6/1, Modest gelding. One win from 23 Flat runs. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Last of 12 in handicap at this course (9.5f, 16/1), hampered. Off 98 days. Player on these terms. 0-11 for current yard but has a respectable chance on classified/seasonal debut.
8th	8 8th (8) (50/1 -213%) Marisitta	50 50/1(-213%)	(8) Marisitta 50/1, Poor mare. 33/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, first run since leaving David Loughnane when respectable sixth of 10 in minor event at Chelmsford City (10f). Off 6 months. 5yo maiden who has something to find on ratings.
9th	7 9th (7) (33/1 +0%) Maguire	33 33/1(+0%)	(7) Maguire 33/1, Modest gelding. 50/1, 8½ lengths ninth of 12 to Brinton in minor event at Southwell (8.1f) 24 days ago. Seven-race maiden who needs improvement.
10th	11 10th (11) (16/1 -60%) Yaahobby	16 16/1(-60%)	(11) Yaahobby 16/1, Modest gelding. Course winner. Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 11/1) 7 days ago, left poorly placed. Up in trip. Not taken lightly. Five wins at up to 7f; this new trip presents a question mark.

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DANEHILL STAR bounced back to form when all out to score over a mile at Newcastle earlier in the month and provided he can back that performance up, he will prove difficult to beat. Brinton has been thereabouts in each of her six starts this year, winning once, and she has to be respected again. Of the remainder, previous C&D winner Quick Away makes the most appeal.

BRINTON has found some improvement of late and looks the pick on these terms. Danehill Star is feared most ahead of Yaahobby.

The switch to classified level may enable KING OF THE DANCE to regain the winning thread. Brinton is second choice.

20:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 9f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (6/1 +14%) Fifty Sent	6 6/1(+14%)	(4) Fifty Sent 6/1, Modest gelding. One win from 31 Flat runs. 11/4, creditable third of 8 in minor event at Newcastle (8f) 10 days ago. Reproduction of that effort would put him firmly in the picture. Placed three times in this grade on Tapeta in recent weeks; likely contender again.
1	1 1st (1) (8/1 -14%) Alice's Impact	8 8/1(-14%)	(1) Alice's Impact 8/1, Modest filly. 4/1, creditable fourth of 12 in minor event at Southwell (8.1f) 13 days ago. Place possibilities. In the frame all four starts for new stable this year; shortlisted.
2	6 2nd (6) (9/2 -13%) L'immortale	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(6) L'immortale 9/2, Modest gelding. Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Ninth of 14 in handicap (22/1) at Dundalk (12f) 38 days ago. Down in trip for this tapeta/yard debut. 0-16 in Ireland but was placed in Dundalk handicap in January; a possible on stable debut.
3	2 3rd (2) (25/1 -257%) Comedian Leader	25 25/1(-257%)	(2) Comedian Leader 25/1, Modest mare. Sixteen runs since last win in 2024. Seventh of 11 in handicap (16/1) at Chelmsford City (8f) 9 days ago. Needs to bounce back but she's dangerous to discount all the same. Regressive mare; dips into this basement grade for first time; others appeal more.
4	5 4th (5) (14/1 -17%) Inexplicable	14 14/1(-17%)	(5) Inexplicable 14/1, Modest gelding. 7-time C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2024. 20/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap at this C&D 20 days ago. Not without each-way hope. Not one to rely upon nowadays but this multiple C&D winner is capable in this grade.
5th	7 5th (7) (9/4 +18%) Ocean Odyssey	2.25 9/4(+18%)	(7) Ocean Odyssey 9/4, Modest gelding. 11/5, first run since leaving Gary & Josh Moore when creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 43 days ago. Makes tapeta debut and he's shortlist material with the hood refitted. Ran quite well when fourth in Lingfield handicap on stable debut and drops in grade today.
6th	8 6th (8) (18/1 +10%) Scarfo	18 18/1(+10%)	(8) Scarfo 18/1, Poor gelding. Course winner. Creditable sixth of 10 in minor event at this course (7.2f, 4/1) 27 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Back up in trip and plenty to find on form. Shade disappointing over 7f last time but has twice made the frame over C&D this year.
7th	3 7th (3) (33/1 +0%) Dourado	33 33/1(+0%)	(3) Dourado 33/1, Poor horse. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Last of 8 in handicap (50/1) at Kempton (8f) 56 days ago. Looks set for another struggle. Inconsistent veteran; back in the doldrums since 20-1 handicap second in September.
8th	9 8th (9) (16/1 -33%) You Are Everything	16 16/1(-33%)	(9) You Are Everything 16/1, Modest mare. Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. Bit below form sixth of 12 in minor event at Southwell (8.1f, 5/1) 24 days ago. Vulnerable from a win point of view. Unlucky over 7f here two runs ago but below form since and now 0-18.
9th	10 9th (10) (9/1 -20%) Zumaaty	9 9/1(-20%)	(10) Zumaaty 9/1, Modest gelding. Course winner. Latest win at Hamilton in September. 8/1, respectable fourth of 9 in minor event at this course (9.5f) 34 days ago. Likely to find one or two too good. Returned from break with fairly good fourth here (9.4f) last month; could have a say.

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INEXPLICABLE was far from disgraced when third in a handicap over C&D last month and if he remains in similar form, then he could record his ninth course success. Alice's Impact finished a fair fourth at Southwell earlier in the month and she has to enter the reckoning with Billy Loughnane booked, along with Ocean Odyssey after his fourth at Lingfield last month.

OCEAN ODYSSEY attracted plenty of support ahead of his debut for new connections at Lingfield and, having shaped with plenty of encouragement in that 1m handicap, he makes plenty of appeal. Next on the list is Comedian Leader, who will have a serious chance at this level if able to get back on track. Fifty Sent is best of the rest.

This might go to OCEAN ODYSSEY, who drops in grade after making the frame in a Lingfield handicap on his stable debut

20:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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