14:20 Hexham Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (8/15 +21%) Galunggung		0.533333 8/15(+21%)																															(1) Galunggung 8/15, Joint winner of sole run between the flags back in 2021 and positive start under Rules when a clear second to Traprain Law in a Kelso novice (16.2f, heavy) last January. Absent since but will be hard to beat if ready to roll here. Not seen since very promising rules debut in January 2023 but has good opportunity here.
2	4 2nd (4) (5/2 -67%) Fox's Fancy		2.5 5/2(-67%)																															(4) Fox's Fancy 5/2, Closely related to 3 winners, including Grand National hero One For Arthur and useful hurdler/chaser Forza Milan. Showed ability in a trio of bumpers last season, second in one at Hexham when last seen 12 months ago, and she's the one most likely to make a race of it with Galunggung. Second in course bumper a year ago and ought to have a future over jumps.
3	5 3rd (5) (16/1 +20%) French Highlands		16 16/1(+20%)																															(5) French Highlands 16/1, Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chase winner Haute Estime and fair 19f hurdle winner An Taibhse. Never in the hunt on debut in an Aintree bumper in October and yard saddles a more appealing candidate in Fox's Fancy. Towards rear throughout when 40-1 for Aintree bumper on debut in October.
4	2 4th (2) (11/1 +31%) That One		11 11/1(+31%)																															(2) That One 11/1, Glimmers of ability in a Sedgefield novice and a Carlisle maiden but probably more one for handicaps in due course. Only beaten about 25l on first two hurdling starts but needs to improve to win this.
5th	6 5th (6) (100/1 -52%) Vallamorey		100 100/1(-52%)																															(6) Vallamorey 100/1, Fair Flat winner at her best for Chris Fairhurst but she has offered precious little in 2 starts over hurdles to date. Flat winner last spring but has shown very little over hurdles this year.
3	3 |PU| (3) (66/1 -164%) Audreys Pride		66 66/1(-164%)																															(3) Audreys Pride 66/1, Safely held starting out in a Newcastle maiden hurdle last month and she's hard to warm to on the back of that display. Showed only a tiny glimmer of promise on last month's Newcastle debut.

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Runner-up to a subsequent hurdles winner in a bumper here a year ago, FOX'S FANCY appears to have been handed a golden opportunity. Lucinda Russell's mare, who is closely related to three winners, most notably Grand National hero One For Arthur, ought to relish the switch to timber and she gets the vote. Point-to-point winner Galunggung hasn't been seen since finishing second at Kelso in January 2023, but he is the main danger. That One needs to improve, but previous hurdling experience will stand him in good stead.

Assuming GALUNGGUNG is raring to go following a 14-month absence, he will take plenty of stopping. The horse he chased home on his Rules debut at Kelso is a pretty useful type and it's unlikely that there's anything of a similar calibre lurking amongst his five rivals in this contest. Fox's Fancy is the clear pick for forecast purposes given what she showed in bumpers last season, while That One may well pick up minor place money before presumably making the switch to handicaps.

Lightly raced 8yo GALUNGGUNG has been off since his promising second at Ayr in January 2023 but that form sets a clear standard here.

14:20 Hexham Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:30 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 23f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (12/1 -33%) Neon Moon		12 12/1(-33%)																															(6) Neon Moon 12/1, Strong traveller who returned better than ever to open his account over fences in handicap at Ludlow (23.8f, soft) in October. Weak finishes have been the primary feature of each of his 4 subsequent starts, though, and he looks vulnerable. Made good start to season in autumn but has lost his way a bit since.
2	4 2nd (4) (9/1 -80%) Deeper Blue		9 9/1(-80%)																															(4) Deeper Blue 9/1, Runner-up on 2 of his 3 starts in handicap chases at up to 21f since returning from a 12-month absence in October, most recently chasing home a progressive type at Hereford. Surely it's a matter of time before he gets his head in front over the larger obstacles and a bold show is on the cards here. 0-4 over fences but was second to a subsequent Grade 2 winner last time; new trip today.
3	3 3rd (3) (7/2 -17%) Abuffalosoldier		3.5 7/2(-17%)																															(3) Abuffalosoldier 7/2, Enjoyed his finest hour over hurdles at this course when taking a Class 2 handicap early last term, and opened chase account in fine style back here (22.4f, soft) in January, which was his first run following a wind op and in cheekpieces (retained). Up 9 lb but he's a big player nonetheless. After a wind op, he won by 10l here (2m6f) in January; must be considered.
4	2 4th (2) (5/1 -67%) Are U Wise To That		5 5/1(-67%)																															(2) Are U Wise To That 5/1, Bumper/hurdles winner who made it 2-3 over fences when landing a 6-runner Cheltenham handicap (25.2f, good to soft) on his latest start in December. More needed up 5 lb in this competitive race but further progress isn't out of the question and he has to enter calculations. 2-3 over fences; still unexposed over staying trips and has more to offer; major player.
5th	1 5th (1) (11/2 +15%) Mofasa		5.5 11/2(+15%)																															(1) Mofasa 11/2, Dual hurdles winner for Michael Scudamore last term and positive start over fences for new yard, building on debut promise in this sphere when landing a 3m Huntingdon handicap in November. Disappointing behind Are U Wise To That at Cheltenham since but given a break/wind op since. Chase winner in November; breathing issue next time; player if all is well after wind op.
6th	5 6th (5) (9/4 +36%) Atlanta Brave		2.25 9/4(+36%)																															(5) Atlanta Brave 9/4, Irish point winner who was 2-4 over hurdles last season and all the better for return/chase bow when second at Exeter in November. Another solid effort when going down fighting here (3¼m, soft) a month later, pulling well clear of the rest with the winner, and he has to be taken very seriously. Ran big race in defeat here in December and could still be well treated after 6lb rise.
7	7 |F| (7) (15/2 +46%) Moon Hunter		7.5 15/2(+46%)																															(7) Moon Hunter 15/2, Winning pointer who landed his first 2 starts over hurdles but finds himself with a bit to prove following 3 rather laboured efforts in this sphere since returning to action in October. Made encouraging chase debut in October but two lesser efforts have followed.

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Neon Moon has failed to show a great deal on each of his last four starts, but he continues to drop in the weights and could get a lot closer now that he competes off his last winning mark. ARE U WISE TO THAT still looks the way to go, though, after scoring off a 5lb lower rating at Cheltenham in December. Jonjo O'Neill's seven-year-old has only had the three starts over fences so should have plenty of improvement in him. Atlanta Brave has occupied the runner-up berth the last twice and is another to note.

Cases can be made for the majority of the seven due to go to post, with ATLANTA BRAVE shading preference on the back of a fine effort in defeat here at the end of December. The 6-y-o probably has more to offer in this sphere, a remark which also applies Abuffalosoldier, who delivered a good round of jumping when scoring by a wide margin here last time and is feared most ahead of Deeper Blue.

One of two to dart clear of the others when second here in December, ATLANTA BRAVE can overcome a subsequent 6lb rise.

14:30 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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14:42 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (7/1 +13%) Night Safari		7 7/1(+13%)																															(2) Night Safari 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 5/6, failed to meet expectations when fifth of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (1m) on reappearance 43 days ago. Up in trip. Evidently thought capable of better. Disappointing on reappearance but may do better with the outing under his belt.
2	4 2nd (4) (4/6 +76%) Cracker Star		0.666667 4/6(+76%)																															(4) Cracker Star 4/6, Promising individual. Sixth of 12 in novice at Newmarket (7f, good to soft, 80/1) when last seen in October. Off 149 days. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Shortlist material for yard going well. May well improve for this switch to handicap level and step up to 1m2f.
3	1 3rd (1) (9/2 -80%) Bradman		4.5 9/2(-80%)																															(1) Bradman 9/2, Pair of 1½m wins in January. 14/1, good second of 5 in handicap at Newcastle (12.5f) 9 days ago. Proving consistent and no reason why he won't give his running again. Went very close in better grade at Newcastle last week; future mark 2lb higher.
4	6 4th (6) (12/1 -167%) Jailbird		12 12/1(-167%)																															(6) Jailbird 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fourth of 6 in handicap (5/2) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) on reappearance 32 days ago, not ideally placed. May well do better. Promising fourth at Wolverhampton on handicap/seasonal debut; possibilities.
4	3 4th (3) (25/1 -150%) Chartwell's Lady		25 25/1(-150%)																															(3) Chartwell's Lady 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eleventh of 14 in maiden at Kempton (1m, 100/1), not knocked about. Off 135 days. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Potential improver. Gives the impression she'll improve now handicapping and upped in distance.
6th	5 6th (5) (40/1 -43%) Takeover Target		40 40/1(-43%)																															(5) Takeover Target 40/1, 11/1 and visored first time, seventh of 10 in nursery at Wolverhampton (7f) when last seen in October. Significantly up in trip on return. Cheekpieces back on. Needs a couple of these to falter. Holds weak claims on 2yo form; new trip needs to prompt improvement.
7th	7 7th (7) (10/1 -186%) King Of France		10 10/1(-186%)																															(7) King Of France 10/1, Well held in 4 maiden/novice events last autumn but wouldn't be the first from the yard to improve markedly in handicaps. Cheekpieces added. One to monitor closely in the betting under Hollie Doyle. Dismal claims on form but could prove a different proposition now handicapping.

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The class-dropping BRADMAN went close to making all over 1m4f at Newcastle last week and, off an unchanged mark easing in trip, he holds standout claims to make every yard a winning one from a handy draw. Jailbird shaped with some promise on her handicap debut over an extended 1m1f at Wolverhampton last month, running on into fourth place late on, and, upped in distance, she can give the selection most to think about. Night Safari can also get involved.

Richard Hughes has his team in good nick and CRACKER STAR appeals as one who could take a step forward now handicapping. Bradman has been consistent in similar races this year and is second choice, ahead of Jailbird, who didn't have things go ideally on her recent handicap debut.

Preference is for JAILBIRD, ahead of Bradman. The three handicap newcomers are open to improvement.

14:42 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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14:50 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (10/3 +5%) Lahardaun		3.333333 10/3(+5%)																															(3) Lahardaun 10/3, Placed on both of his completed starts in Irish points and left previous hurdling efforts behind when fifth in a handicap at Ayr 13 days ago, best of those ridden prominently. Could step up again. Ran quite well over 3m on good ground on handicap debut; faces a different test here.
2	7 2nd (7) (5/1 -11%) Walk My Way		5 5/1(-11%)																															(7) Walk My Way 5/1, Failed to threaten between the flags but, after a quiet start over hurdles, shaped with much more promise when sixth in a handicap at Wetherby last time, finishing with running left. More to come and worth chancing in a weak race. Caught the eye making steady late headway on recent handicap debut; remains unexposed.
3	1 3rd (1) (9/2 -13%) Huit Reflets		4.5 9/2(-13%)																															(1) Huit Reflets 9/2, Below form sixth of 10 in handicap chase at Thurles (16.3f, soft, 9/2) 38 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Miss Elizabeth Doyle. Potentially well treated on some of his Irish form and new yard immediately reverts to hurdling. 0-17 when trained in Ireland; a tricky one to weigh up on stable debut.
4	4 |PU| (4) (9/4 +55%) Kingston Rock		2.25 9/4(+55%)																															(4) Kingston Rock 9/4, Well held in bumpers and just modest form over hurdles, respectable sixth in a handicap at Ayr a fortnight ago. Not completely dismissed. Began handicap career with three very respectable runs (two on heavy ground); a player.
5	5 |PU| (5) (9/1 -50%) Bowler Jack		9 9/1(-50%)																															(5) Bowler Jack 9/1, Well held in bumpers and little impact in 3 starts over hurdles, always behind when fifth in 2m maiden at Catterick 39 days ago. Could do better now handicapping with cheekpieces and stamina drawn out much more. Showed no significant promise in his qualifying runs; may fare better in handicaps.
6	6 |PU| (6) (11/1 +45%) Captain Copper		11 11/1(+45%)																															(6) Captain Copper 11/1, Has cut little ice in points and over hurdles to date. Looks set for another struggle. Ran well for a long way over 3m1f recently; this drop back in trip could be a good move.
2	2 |PU| (2) (12/1 -243%) Brian's Jet		12 12/1(-243%)																															(2) Brian's Jet 12/1, Hit the frame on three of his last four starts and handicapper has dropped him a further 2 lb since his last effort, so he's worthy of interest after a 87-day break. Unproven on slow ground but has made the frame on four of five outings this season.

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Not the strongest of contests, in which a chance can be taken on BOWLER JACK. The six-year-old hasn't shown much so far but, with cheekpieces applied for the first time ahead of his handicap debut, it would come as no surprise were he to step forward. Huit Reflets posted a couple of promising efforts when trained in Ireland and the market can guide as he debuts for a new yard, while Brian's Jet might prove to be best of the remainder.

WALK MY WAY took a small step forward while leaving the impression there's more to come when a staying-on sixth at Wetherby last time, so he could be the answer to a tricky low-grade event. Brian's Jet has been given a chance by the handicapper, so he's of interest after a break, and Huit Reflets is worth close monitoring in the market on debut for a new yard.

The suggestion is KINGSTON ROCK, who has performed fairly well in his first three handicaps and ought to cope with today's ground.

14:50 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:00 Newbury Novices Hurdle (Class 3) 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (10/1 -25%) Huffin An A Puffin		10 10/1(-25%)																															(5) Huffin An A Puffin 10/1, €40,000 3-y-o, Mount Nelson gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler/very smart chaser (stayed 3m) No More Heroes. Highly respected on his debut. Second foal from unraced half-sister to a very smart jumper; market informative on debut.
2	1 2nd (1) (6/4 +40%) Ballybentragh		1.5 6/4(+40%)																															(1) Ballybentragh 6/4, Irish point winner who made a successful start over hurdles at Sandown in January. 5/4, good second of 5 in novice hurdle at this C&D (heavy) 21 days ago so he's well in the mix. Win and good second in his two hurdle runs this year and he's respected for in-form yard.
3	4 3rd (4) (16/5 -70%) The Newest One		3.2 16/5(-70%)																															(4) The Newest One 16/5, Fairly useful hurdler who easily got off the mark at Chepstow in December. Very good third of 10 in River Don at Doncaster (24.4f, good) 55 days ago. Leading form claims. 1-13 over hurdles but was placed in a Grade 2 latest and has leading form claims here.
4	8 4th (8) (28/1 -12%) Dairylane Daisy		28 28/1(-12%)																															(8) Dairylane Daisy 28/1, Successful on her sole outing in points and made an encouraging start hurdling when sixth in a maiden at Market Rasen (20.6f). Only ninth of 14 in novice hurdle at Wincanton (21.4f) since but can still do better. Point winner but he's finished down the field in both hurdle runs this winter; opposable.
5th	3 5th (3) (11/2 +8%) Risk De Pluie		5.5 11/2(+8%)																															(3) Risk De Pluie 11/2, Winning Irish pointer who followed suit in 2m3f novice at Fontwell on Rules debut in January. Posted a solid third of 5 in novice at Sandown (16f, soft) 36 days ago. Up in trip and firmly in the picture. Point winner who has done well since switched to hurdles; dangerous back up in trip.
6th	6 6th (6) (50/1 -52%) Move With The Beat		50 50/1(-52%)																															(6) Move With The Beat 50/1, Dual point winner who hinted at promise when fourth of 10 on his 19f Taunton hurdle debut in February. Unseated rider 1st at Hereford 13 days ago but he remains with potential. 2-3 in British points but he's made an underwhelming start over hurdles; best watched.
7th	7 7th (7) (40/1 +0%) Village Master		40 40/1(+0%)																															(7) Village Master 40/1, Runner-up in an Irish point and showed promise when fifth in novice at Chepstow (19.4f) on hurdles debut in December. Disappointed at Hereford in January and has since undergone wind surgery. Not written off. Tailed off in both hurdle runs this winter and needs a transformation after wind surgery.
2	2 |F| (2) (9/2 -35%) Classic King		4.5 9/2(-35%)																															(2) Classic King 9/2, Made a winning start over hurdles at Wincanton (15.2f) in October and better form when runner-up all three starts since, clear of the rest at Taunton last time. Can go well again. Record of 1222 over hurdles including close call latest; should give it another good shot.

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THE NEWEST ONE very much sets the standard after reaching the frame in the River Don at Doncaster, and he is rated 6lb superior to his nearest rival in this contest. The nine-year-old has Sam Twiston-Davies back on board and he should have no issues with the drop in distance. Ballybentragh finished miles clear of the third when beaten by a potentially nice type over C&D earlier in the month. He looks the main danger, with Classic King next best after his half-length second at Taunton.

THE NEWEST ONE holds a clear edge on form and with his sights lowered after a very good third in Doncaster's River Don Hurdle he is fancied to resume winning ways. Classic King should ensure Nigel Twiston-Davies' fairly useful sort doesn't have things all his own way though, with in-form pair Ballybentragh and Risk de Pluie both also worthy of consideration.

A compeitive race in which BALLYBENTRAGH gets the vote ahead of The Newest One and Classic King.

15:00 Newbury Novices Hurdle (Class 3) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:12 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (7/1 -27%) Royal Dream		7 7/1(-27%)																															(2) Royal Dream 7/1, C&D winner who turned in a poor effort back up in trip at Southwell (12.1f) 73 days ago. Type to bounce back quickly. C&D winner; on a fair mark if he's been revived by a 73-day break.
2	1 2nd (1) (13/8 +46%) Tribal Wisdom		1.625 13/8(+46%)																															(1) Tribal Wisdom 13/8, Cashed in on a much-reduced mark in ready fashion over C&D in January and followed up at Wolverhampton in February. Has shaped as if still in good form both outings since and remains of interest. Conditions to suit and he's a strong contender now dropping back in grade.
3	8 3rd (8) (12/1 -50%) Uzincso		12 12/1(-50%)																															(8) Uzincso 12/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022 and ran a bit below form when fifth of 9 in 1m handicap at Kempton (8f) 30 days ago. Back up in trip. Fourth over C&D in December but he's yet to win over further than a mile.
4	5 4th (5) (8/1 -14%) Lunanera		8 8/1(-14%)																															(5) Lunanera 8/1, Fourteenth of 15 in handicap (40/1) at Newmarket (8f, soft). Off 140 days. Back up in trip. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Also had a breathing operation since last seen. Contender on best form last season; went off the boil but he's had a wind op; check market.
5th	9 5th (9) (3/1 -9%) Marion's Boy		3 3/1(-9%)																															(9) Marion's Boy 3/1, 4-time C&D winner who capitalised on a drop in grade in 10-runner handicap (10/3) at Chelmsford City (10f) 22 days ago, despite not being ideally placed. Expected to be bang there once more. Ended losing run at Chelmsford last month; R Ryan retains the ride; still well treated.
6th	4 6th (4) (16/1 +0%) Eklil		16 16/1(+0%)																															(4) Eklil 16/1, 16/1, below form when sixth of 8 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 16 days ago. Back up in trip. Has shown promise over C&D for this yard and each-way claims granted luck in running.
7th	6 7th (6) (16/1 -14%) Shalfa		16 16/1(-14%)																															(6) Shalfa 16/1, C&D winner in January but wasn't in the same form back against males last time. Bounce back required. Conditions to suit but she needs to bounce back from a disappointing run here last month.
8th	3 8th (3) (18/1 +10%) Golden Delite		18 18/1(+10%)																															(3) Golden Delite 18/1, Seventh of 10 in handicap (40/1) at Southwell (11.1f) 17 days ago, carrying head awkwardly. Hood on for 1st time. One standout effort last summer; new accessories today but opposable from the widest stall.
9th	7 9th (7) (18/1 -177%) Semser		18 18/1(-177%)																															(7) Semser 18/1, Temperamental sort. Course winner. 3/1, good second of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f). Off 122 days. Running well off this mark when last seen; back from break maybe not the time to catch him.
10th	12 10th (12) (40/1 -100%) La Rav		40 40/1(-100%)																															(12) La Rav 40/1, Course winner who probably needed the run after 5 months off when seventh of 9 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 16 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Untested over this trip and he looks vulnerable once again.
11th	10 11th (10) (100/1 -100%) Golden Keeper		100 100/1(-100%)																															(10) Golden Keeper 100/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023 but again ran below form when ninth of 11 in handicap at this course (12f, AW) 15 days ago. Enough to prove at present. Tumbling down the weights for his new yard but with good reason; too much to prove.

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MARION'S BOY scored a shade cosily over 1m2f at Chelmsford last month under this rider, and the suspicion is that a 3lb rise may not be enough to stop him following up in what looks a winnable contest on paper. Tribal Wisdom has run solid races in defeat on his last two outings, both over C&D, but he is a habitual keen-racer and comes with risks attached. Semser is capable and, 1lb below his last winning mark, he looks weighted to strike if on a going day.

MARION'S BOY was value for extra in coming from the rear in a steadily-run race at Chelmsford last time and a 3 lb rise may not be enough to prevent the follow up on that evidence. Tribal Wisdom wasn't seen to best effect on his most recent outing and remains of interest, while Royal Dream appeals as the type to bounce back quickly from a rare poor effort at Southwell.

Marion's Boy still has some handicapping scope but the class-dropping TRIBAL WISDOM (nap) is selected to take another step forward.

15:12 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:20 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (10/11 -14%) Heritier De Sivola		0.909091 10/11(-14%)																															(4) Heritier De Sivola 10/11, Winning hurdler who has got his act together in this sphere with the aid of cheekpieces, readily opening his account over C&D prior to comfortably following up at Newcastle (23.4f, soft) 6 days ago. Thriving and sound claims despite a double penalty. A revelation since cheekpieces were added and bids to complete a very quick hat-trick.
2	2 2nd (2) (9/2 -13%) Camp Belan		4.5 9/2(-13%)																															(2) Camp Belan 9/2, Thorough stayer who capitalised on his steadily easing mark when defeating Heritier de Sivola in refitted blinkers at Ayr (3m) in February, in command when idling markedly final 100 yds. Conditions fine and 5 lb higher mark shouldn't prevent him playing a part once more. Beat dual subsequent winner Heriter De Sivola when scoring at Ayr last month; respected.
3	5 3rd (5) (18/1 +28%) One Fer Mamma		18 18/1(+28%)																															(5) One Fer Mamma 18/1, Fair winning hurdler/chaser but well below form in 5 starts over hurdles for his current yard and fact he finished closer than of late back over fences here (31.9f) 8 days ago may well have been due to the very steady gallop. Drops back in trip. Not beaten far when last of five here (4m) last week but others appeal much more.
4	6 4th (6) (3/1 +33%) Don Brocco		3 3/1(+33%)																															(6) Don Brocco 3/1, Modest winner at 25f over hurdles. Yet to get his head in front over larger obstacles but did run up to his best (jumped well in main) when second in 5-runner marathon contest here (31.9f) 8 days ago. Drop back in trip will hold no fears. 0-7 over fences but gave good account when second over 4m here last week.
1	1 |PU| (1) (12/1 -71%) Keep Wondering		12 12/1(-71%)																															(1) Keep Wondering 12/1, Not as good as he was though he lines up here having not been disgraced when third in pair of 3m handicap chase contests at Carlisle in recent starts, finishing tired for the latest of them 15 days ago. Mark has eased a little more but others arrive with stronger claims. Comes here after two very respectable thirds in higher-grade company at Carlisle.
3	3 |PU| (3) (22/1 -38%) Light Flicker		22 22/1(-38%)																															(3) Light Flicker 22/1, Veteran who produced an encouraging effort when seventh of 19 in a Cheltenham handicap on his reappearance but there have not been any real positives to glean from his subsequent starts. Lurks on a dangerous mark but seems badly to have lost his way.

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A quick turnaround proved to be no problem for Heritier De Sivola, who was on target at Newcastle last weekend, having cruised to victory over C&D just two days earlier. The seven-year-old might find things tougher under a double penalty, though, and CAMP BELAN is preferred. He defeated Heritier De Sivola when making most from 5lb lower at Ayr last month and he can repeat the dose under similar tactics. Keep Wondering can chase the pair home.

HERITIER DE SIVOLA has thrived since the cheekpieces were reached for, supplementing his facile C&D success in good style at Newcastle 6 days ago and he could just be up to defying a double penalty. Camp Belan, who beat the selection at Ayr when last seen 38 days ago, is also expected to play a lead role. Don Brocco rates best of the other quartet.

Thriving 7yo HERITIER DE SIVOLA has a big penalty but is still ahead of the handicapper and can complete a quickfire hat-trick.

15:20 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:33 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (10/3 -21%) Doyen Quest		3.333333 10/3(-21%)																															(9) Doyen Quest 10/3, Made a successful bumper debut at Ffos Las in November and got it right at third time of asking over hurdles in Taunton maiden in February. Good first attempt in handicaps when second of 12 back there 11 days ago. 6 lb well-in compared to his future mark. Second on handicap debut at Taunton and well treated off same mark here (up 6lb in future).
2	3 2nd (3) (13/2 -18%) Steel Ally		6.5 13/2(-18%)																															(3) Steel Ally 13/2, Unlucky not to make a winning start over hurdles at Ffos Las in November (landed very awkwardly at the last). Proved a let-down back there a month later but bounced straight back with a Wincanton novice success (2m, soft) 7 weeks ago. Very much unexposed now handicapping. Unexposed 6yo who won at Wincanton last time and looks interesting on his handicap debut.
3	5 3rd (5) (7/2 +30%) Imperial Saint		3.5 7/2(+30%)																															(5) Imperial Saint 7/2, £40,000 purchase after an Irish point win. Followed up on 2m Ludlow hurdle debut for new yard in November and ran to a similar level when second of 13 in a 2m novice at Chepstow on Welsh National day. Very much unexposed now handicapping. Point winner who has done well since switched to hurdling; interesting on handicap debut.
4	1 4th (1) (15/2 -15%) Kamaxos		7.5 15/2(-15%)																															(1) Kamaxos 15/2, Made light of a long absence to comfortably see off 6 rivals in 2m Sandown handicap in February. No doubt retains all of his ability but he will need a career best to follow up off 8 lb higher. Returned from a long absence with a 16l win at Sandown; up 8lb but he's a big player again.
5th	2 5th (2) (18/1 -13%) Takeit Easy		18 18/1(-13%)																															(2) Takeit Easy 18/1, Back to winning ways over 2m at Chepstow last April and just as good when third of 17 in the Swinton at Haydock off this mark a fortnight later. Not seen since but should be very competitive if ready to roll. Resurgent in final two runs last season and he remains well treated on old form; respected.
6th	7 6th (7) (14/1 +50%) Finest View		14 14/1(+50%)																															(7) Finest View 14/1, Won 4 on the bounce for this yard in spring 2022. Not at the same level for Andrew Martin in 2023 but handicap mark reflects that and she needs keeping an eye on the in betting having rejoined Alan King. Well treated on her old form for Alan King and needs checking in market on return.
7th	13 7th (13) (18/1 -80%) Saligo Bay		18 18/1(-80%)																															(13) Saligo Bay 18/1, Capitalised on another drop in grade when winning a Plumpton seller in December. Respectable third on his completed start in handicaps back there since. Exposed type who was only third of six at Plumpton last time and others are preferred.
8th	12 8th (12) (4/1 +27%) David's Well		4 4/1(+27%)																															(12) David's Well 4/1, Shaped well when fifth in a C&D novice last month and made no mistake in a much weaker race at Plumpton (2m, soft) 16 days later. Looks on a feasible mark for this handicap debut. Much respected. Easy win in Plumpton maiden last month and he could have a lot more to offer in handicaps.
9th	8 9th (8) (15/2 +46%) Hecouldbetheone		7.5 15/2(+46%)																															(8) Hecouldbetheone 15/2, Dual novice hurdle winner for Gary Moore in 2021/22. Showed he retains ability in 3 outings over fences for Chris Gordon back from an absence at the end of 2023. Now reverts to hurdles for another new yard. One to note in the betting with Cobden booked. No joy since returning from a long absence; questions to answer for another new yard.
10th	14 10th (14) (40/1 -150%) Phoenix Risen		40 40/1(-150%)																															(14) Phoenix Risen 40/1, Has got his act together since the cheekpieces went on, scoring twice at Taunton last April. Placed twice at the start of last summer and given time since a heavy fall at Newton Abbot in July. On a competitive mark but chance he'll need this after 8 months off. 7yo who looks fairly exposed and doesn't have a great record when fresh; opposable.
11th	10 11th (10) (66/1 -267%) Red Windsor		66 66/1(-267%)																															(10) Red Windsor 66/1, Fairly useful winner over hurdles last term but just one effort of note this season, pulling up back hurdling at Plumpton last month. David's Well the more obvious of the yard's pair. Pulled up at Plumpton last twice and he needs a major turnaround back in trip.
12th	6 12th (6) (150/1 -650%) I Have A Voice		150 150/1(-650%)																															(6) I Have A Voice 150/1, Won twice in juvenile hurdles last season but ran badly on last month's rather belated reappearance at Newcastle. That leaves him with a bit to prove. Struggled on his comeback at Newcastle last month and has something to prove after that.
13th	4 13th (4) (150/1 -355%) Royal Mogul		150 150/1(-355%)																															(4) Royal Mogul 150/1, Won maiden/novice events at up to 19f for Donald McCain last season but pulled up in Scottish Champion Hurdle at Ayr on final start and suffered a similar fate on chase debut there on reappearance in November. Off a further 139 days since (has had wind surgery). Pulled up in both handicaps (hurdle/chase) and needs a major revival after wind surgery.
14th	11 14th (11) (100/1 -525%) Charlie My Boy		100 100/1(-525%)																															(11) Charlie My Boy 100/1, Big improver over hurdles when winning a pair of handicaps at up to 2½m for Keiran Burke at the start of last summer. Off since a below-par fifth at Worcester in July. Now back under the care of former trainer John Jenkins. Back with former trainer but this looks a tough after a break and the ground is a concern.

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KAMAXOS was mightily impressive when bolting up at Sandown on his return from a 663-day absence last month so a subsequent 8lb rise might prove lenient, providing this doesn't come too soon. Dan Skelton had an excellent Cheltenham Festival and his Doyen Quest, who struck the woodwork on his handicap bow at Taunton, must be respected because his 6lb hike doesn't come into effect yet. Others to note include Imperial Saint, Steel Ally and David's Well.

DOYEN QUEST is turned out a day before his 6 lb rise for last week's Taunton handicap debut second kicks in and can provide in-form Dan Skelton with another winner. Unexposed handicap newcomers David's Well and Imperial Saint head the dangers, while Takeit Easy was third in the very competitive Swinton at Haydock off an identical mark when last seen in May so could also have a say if primed for his return to action.

An interesting race in which the vote goes to DOYEN QUEST, who is well treated off the same mark as for his clear second at Taunton.

15:33 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:45 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (9/2 +36%) Epic Express		4.5 9/2(+36%)																															(3) Epic Express 9/2, Bit below form fourth of 8 in handicap (5/2) at Kempton (7f). Off 128 days. Likely to strip fitter for the run but he returns on a feasible mark. Conditions shouldn't be a problem and he's on a competitive mark; one to consider.
2	2 2nd (2) (7/2 -17%) Darlo Pride		3.5 7/2(-17%)																															(2) Darlo Pride 7/2, Course winner. Three wins from 18 runs last year. Good third of 11 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 7/1) 10 days ago. Back up in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter. Progressive sprinter; returning to 6f won't hurt and set to be involved once again.
3	8 3rd (8) (12/1 -50%) Alafdhal		12 12/1(-50%)																															(8) Alafdhal 12/1, Latest win at Kempton in February. Creditable second of 6 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f, 7/2) 13 days ago. Worth considering. Two wins this year and ran well over 5f last time; others perhaps better treated.
4	7 4th (7) (5/1 +0%) Northcliff		5 5/1(+0%)																															(7) Northcliff 5/1, One win from 25 Flat runs. 9/2, won 12-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 28 days ago, just holding on. Should go well again. 7f win at Wolverhampton four weeks ago; 5lb rise for that doesn't look generous.
5th	5 5th (5) (5/1 +17%) Harb		5 5/1(+17%)																															(5) Harb 5/1, Course winner. Bit below form fourth of 8 in handicap at this course (5f, AW, 11/2) 43 days ago, never nearer. Worth treating as still in form but has a tricky draw to contend with. Handicapped to go well; drawn wide; betting should be revealing.
6th	1 6th (1) (14/1 -17%) Martini Nights		14 14/1(-17%)																															(1) Martini Nights 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eleventh of 13 in handicap (13/2) at Newmarket (7f, good to firm), finding little. Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving James Horton. Worth a market check but has improvement to find. 0-5 but has shown promise; best runs have come fresh; betting useful on stable debut.
7th	6 7th (6) (10/1 +9%) Lilkian		10 10/1(+9%)																															(6) Lilkian 10/1, 4-time C&D winner. Three wins from 23 runs last year. Latest win here in October. Seventh of 10 in handicap (12/1) at Kempton (6f) 20 days ago. Others make more appeal. Easy C&D win in October off this mark; a return to that level isn't out of the question.
8th	11 8th (11) (7/1 +0%) Come On Girl		7 7/1(+0%)																															(11) Come On Girl 7/1, 4-time C&D winner. Twenty runs since last win in 2022. Below form fourth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f, 9/2) 13 days ago. Needs to bounce back. On a losing run but she goes well here and has been banging at the door this winter.
9th	4 9th (4) (20/1 -122%) Secret Handsheikh		20 20/1(-122%)																															(4) Secret Handsheikh 20/1, Latest win at Brighton in September. 12/1, fifteenth of 16 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, good). Off 6 months. Will probably come on for this. Looks high in the weights ahead of his return from a six-month absence.
10th	9 10th (9) (33/1 -32%) Snuggle		33 33/1(-32%)																															(9) Snuggle 33/1, First run since leaving Ed Walker when seventh of 8 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 12/1) 16 days ago. Something to prove. Modest effort on recent stable debut; dropped 3lb but others look stronger.

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Northcliff has to be of interest having finally got off the mark at Wolverhampton last month, but a 5lb rise will make life tougher for him here. With that in mind, preference is for DARLO PRIDE, who has made the frame in both starts since winning over 5f also at Wolverhampton in February. Others to note are Alafdhal, Come On Girl and Harb.

DARLO PRIDE arrives in top form and was unlucky not to finish closer at Southwell last time, so he's worth a chance to get back to winning ways in what looks quite a thin race on paper. Northcliff is respected on the back of success at Wolverhampton and Harb could feature if he gets a reasonable position from stall 11.

Darlo Pride is greatly respected but MARTINI NIGHTS might be worth chancing on her stable debut.

15:45 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:55 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (4/1 -60%) Rumble B		4 4/1(-60%)																															(7) Rumble B 4/1, Built on a couple of good efforts to finally get off the mark in what was a very weak 4-runner event at Sedgefield (27f, heavy) 4 weeks ago, produced to lead approaching last and driven clear. Up 4 lb and while he would probably be one to take on usually, this looks another thin event. Beat three rivals to open account at Sedgefield last month, his 27th hurdling start.
2	6 2nd (6) (10/3 +17%) Atomic Angel		3.333333 10/3(+17%)																															(6) Atomic Angel 10/3, C&D winner who having been given a chance by the handicapper, bettered recent efforts when third at this C&D (heavy) 8 days ago. First-time headgear applied to try and eke out that bit extra. C&D winner; unreliable nowadays but has possibilities if new headgear gives her a lift.
3	2 3rd (2) (5/4 +50%) Wal Buck's		1.25 5/4(+50%)																															(2) Wal Buck's 5/4, Has made an encouraging start to his hurdle career, seeming unsuited by the steady pace making an early debut in handicaps when fourth at Sandown (19.8f, soft) just over 5 weeks ago. May yet do better upped further in trip. Respectable fourth over 2m4f on handicap debut at Sandown; upped in trip again here.
1	1 |PU| (1) (11/2 -83%) Lucky So And So		5.5 11/2(-83%)																															(1) Lucky So And So 11/2, Managed to complete for the first time in a handicap but was very much flattered by his proximity to the winner when runner-up at Lingfield (23f, heavy) earlier this month. No certainty to build on that but this does look winnable. Returned to form and ran big race in defeat on heavy ground at Lingfield this month.
3	3 |PU| (3) (25/1 -79%) Conquredalofeurope		25 25/1(-79%)																															(3) Conquredalofeurope 25/1, Fairly useful chaser at his best who capitalised on sliding mark in weak 4-runner affair at Catterick on New Year's Day. However, he's finished tailed off on his next 2 starts and needs this switch back to hurdling to spark a revival. First-time visor on. Looked out of sorts on both starts since winning small-field chase in January; too risky.
4	4 |PU| (4) (25/1 -79%) Wild Polly		25 25/1(-79%)																															(4) Wild Polly 25/1, Dropping in the weights but ended last season out of sorts and hasn't offered a great deal of encouragement this year, first-time cheekpieces failing to do the trick at Ayr last month. Has not really fired on any of three starts this season; revival needed.

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Rumble B struck in good fashion over 3m3f at Sedgefield last month and it would be no surprise to see him go very close again off only a 4lb higher rating. However, a chance can be taken on WAL BUCK'S, who had to settle for a well-beaten fourth on his handicap bow at Sandown, but it's way too soon to give up on him. Lucinda Russell's five-year-old takes a step up in distance and could prove a different proposition off a 2lb lower mark. Lucky So And So could also have a say after his second at Lingfield.

RUMBLE B made it twenty-seventh time lucky over hurdles when scoring at Sedgefield 4 weeks ago and while a horse with his profile would usually be one to take on next time, Justin Landy has seemingly found an equally weak contest for his 10-y-o to follow up in. This extra distance should suit Wal Buck's, so he can provide most resistance to the selection, with Lucky So And So rounding off the shortlist.

There is more to come from unexposed 5yo WAL BUCK'S, who moves up in trip and down in grade after a very respectable handicap debut.

15:55 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:08 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	12 1st (12) (5/1 +58%) Zain Nights		5 5/1(+58%)																															(12) Zain Nights 5/1, Fairly useful Flat stayer for Harry & Roger Charlton. Changed hands for 75,000 gns and got off the mark over hurdles in 2m4f maiden at Market Rasen in January. Not disgraced switched to a handicap when fourth at Sandown subsequently but needs a bit more from his current mark on this first try at 3m. Good on the Flat; has been running over hurdles as though 3m will be up his street.
2	11 2nd (11) (9/2 +68%) Take No Chances		4.5 9/2(+68%)																															(11) Take No Chances 9/2, Point winner who was placed in bumpers and made a winning hurdles debut at Huntingdon (19.5f) in November. Good second in Market Rasen (20.5f) novice next time and better than being pulled up suggests in C&D handicap since, headway when bad mistake 2 out and eased. Player for in-form yard. Novice winner; running well when pulled up after a bad mistake two out here last time.
3	3 3rd (3) (20/1 -186%) Hermino Aa		20 20/1(-186%)																															(3) Hermino Aa 20/1, Proved at least as good as ever when second of 14 in a handicap hurdle at Sandown (23.4f, good to soft) early last month, sticking to task. Seemingly unable to handle conditions when a tailed-off fourth over C&D subsequently. Near miss at Sandown before failing to cope with bog-like conditions here three weeks ago.
4	7 4th (7) (9/2 -13%) Mt Fugi Park		4.5 9/2(-13%)																															(7) Mt Fugi Park 9/2, Cost £290,000 after making a successful debut in the Irish pointing field last February and looked a useful prospect in winning his first 2 starts over hurdles 3 months apart. Found extreme test too much in Grade 2 at Haydock last month and remains with potential. Couldn't have given his running when losing unbeaten record in a Grade 2 at Haydock.
5th	8 5th (8) (12/1 -71%) Gyenyame		12 12/1(-71%)																															(8) Gyenyame 12/1, Fair 2m Flat winner and struck at the third time of asking over hurdles in 2½m Wincanton maiden last March. Ran creditably on first 3 outings this term but produced a laboured fitted with cheekpieces for the first time over hurdles at Sandown 56 days ago. Bounce back called for. Returning to 3m is probably in his favour but others might be better handicapped.
6th	9 6th (9) (8/1 -33%) Madaket		8 8/1(-33%)																															(9) Madaket 8/1, Resumed progress in first-time cheekpieces when easily winning 6-runner handicap hurdle at Wincanton (24.7f, heavy) 15 days ago. Hiked up 12 lb but remains unexposed over staying trips. Stepping up to 3m in cheekpieces triggered a spike in form last time; now 12lb higher.
7th	10 7th (10) (40/1 +0%) Warranty		40 40/1(+0%)																															(10) Warranty 40/1, Built on previous promise over hurdles when landing handicaps at Plumpton (20.5f) and Warwick (19f) in the autumn of 2022. Below form at Ascot on final outing for Gary Moore (played up beforehand) and possibly best watched setting out for a new yard after 13 months off. Feasibly treated but asking a lot to win this strong a handicap after 13 months off.
8th	6 8th (6) (14/1 +13%) Jatiluwih		14 14/1(+13%)																															(6) Jatiluwih 14/1, 10-y-o who is winless since November 2019 but confirmed himself in better heart when second of 6 in handicap hurdle (3/1) at this course (20.5f, soft) 20 days ago, albeit no match for winner. Step back up in trip rates a plus and should remain competitive. Steadily back to form; returning to 3m should be a good thing and he'll be keeping on.
9th	1 9th (1) (28/1 -100%) Karl Philippe		28 28/1(-100%)																															(1) Karl Philippe 28/1, Useful handicap chaser but bled when pulled up in handicap chase at Wetherby (24.2f, heavy) on Boxing Day, labouring fourteenth. Back over hurdles fitted with first-time tongue strap (also had breathing op) and is yet to prove himself at further than 2½m. Bled last time over fences, which seems more his game these days; rather watch.
10th	4 10th (4) (12/1 -60%) Coquelicot		12 12/1(-60%)																															(4) Coquelicot 12/1, Added to her tally when making all in 3m Kempton listed race in November and returned to a similar level when second of 5 in a similar event at Haydock last month. Needs considering back in a handicap with the return to 3m in her favour. Likeable mare who should give her running but others might be better in.
11th	2 11th (2) (4/1 -45%) Destroytheevidence		4 4/1(-45%)																															(2) Destroytheevidence 4/1, Has hinted at temperament but made it 3 wins from 5 starts over hurdles in 5-runner handicap at Kempton (24.5f, soft) in November, eased run-in and value for considerably more. Respectable efforts up in grade since, found wanting for finishing speed in a modestly-run River Don latest. Progressive 3m hurdler on softish ground; conditions were against him last time.
5	5 |PU| (5) (28/1 +0%) Tea For Free		28 28/1(+0%)																															(5) Tea For Free 28/1, Won sole start in points and successful on all 4 completed chase starts in 2022. Presumably having a pipe-opener back over hurdles after 13 months off. An improving chaser when last seen but returns to hurdling after 14 months off.

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

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The vote goes to COQUELICOT, who was no match for an impressive winner in a Listed contest at Haydock last month. Back in a handicap and upped in trip, conditions will be optimal and she looks to hold solid claims. Madaket has been raised 12lb after cruising to victory at Wincanton 15 days ago. He's open to further improvement, though, so that increase does not look insurmountable. Gyenyame is another to consider.

MADAKET won an uncompetitive handicap in good style at Wincanton 15 days ago and undoubtedly has much more on his plate from a 12 lb higher mark, but he remains unexposed at staying trips and could prove up to the task. Take No Chances shaped much better than being pulled up suggests in a C&D handicap last month and must enter calculations for a yard going great guns at present, with likeable veteran Jatiluwih completing the shortlist.

Plenty with chances in an open handicap. ZAIN NIGHTS (nap) has the potential to raise his game several notches now he steps up to 3m.

16:08 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:20 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (7/2 -40%) Intoxicata		3.5 7/2(-40%)																															(6) Intoxicata 7/2, C&D winner. 7/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 11 days ago, nearest finish. Visor back on. Should be on the premises again. Productive filly; creditable third at Wolverhampton last time; 2-3 over C&D; respected.
2	4 2nd (4) (13/8 +7%) Revolucion		1.625 13/8(+7%)																															(4) Revolucion 13/8, One win from 23 Flat runs. 4/1, good second of 12 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 15 days ago. Worth taking a chance on despite a poor strike rate. Strong-finishing second under Rossa Ryan in C&D event two weeks ago; major player.
3	1 3rd (1) (2/1 +60%) Twilight Dancer		2 2/1(+60%)																															(1) Twilight Dancer 2/1, 10/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at this course (8f, AW). Off 169 days. Can make presence felt if fully tuned up. Returns to her ideal trip but may be more interesting when back on turf.
4	5 4th (5) (20/1 -100%) Mudlahhim		20 20/1(-100%)																															(5) Mudlahhim 20/1, 28/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f). Off 179 days. Likely to need the run and was struggling for form when last seen. Has ideal conditions but lacks recent match practice.
5th	10 5th (10) (33/1 -136%) Arlo's Sunshine		33 33/1(-136%)																															(10) Arlo's Sunshine 33/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 25/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 16 days ago. Down the field in two races returned to AW this year.
6th	9 6th (9) (12/1 +14%) Ajrad		12 12/1(+14%)																															(9) Ajrad 12/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in January. 22/1, seventh of 11 in minor event at this course (8f, AW) 32 days ago, left poorly placed. Visor on 1st time. Others more persuasive. Inconsistent; chance partly depends on how well he takes to new headgear.
7th	7 7th (7) (66/1 -230%) Brazen Diamond		66 66/1(-230%)																															(7) Brazen Diamond 66/1, First run since leaving Robyn Brisland when tenth of 12 in handicap (80/1) at this C&D (AW) 15 days ago. Others make more appeal. Down the field here two weeks ago on return from lengthy layoff.
8th	3 8th (3) (50/1 -257%) Daphne May		50 50/1(-257%)																															(3) Daphne May 50/1, Course winner. Four wins from 15 runs last year. 40/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 13 days ago. Risky proposition at present. Has a question mark over current form and something to prove back at 7f.
9th	2 9th (2) (40/1 -433%) We'renotreallyhere		40 40/1(-433%)																															(2) We'renotreallyhere 40/1, 18/1, last of 7 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good to soft). Off 179 days. Makes polytrack debut. First run for yard after leaving John Quinn. Hard to make a case for. Both wins over 6f on heavy ground; opposed in this scenario; new stable.

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REVOLUCION hit the crossbar on his most recent outing and he could prove tough to beat with a repeat performance. His supporters will be pleased to see that Rossa Ryan keeps the ride and perhaps there is a bit more to come in these refitted cheekpieces. Intoxicata and Twilight Dancer are the dangers, with the former feared most given she's 2-3 over C&D.

REVOLUCION is on a fair mark and worth taking a chance on to gain a second career success on the back of a good second over C&D. Intoxicata also arrives in form and merits respect despite a wide draw.

Easily the most appealing contenders based on last-time-out form and other factors are REVOLUCION and Intoxicata.

16:20 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:30 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (22/1 +45%) Stowaway John		22 22/1(+45%)																															(5) Stowaway John 22/1, Long-standing maiden is opposable once more from out of the weights. 19-race maiden; has not shown much this season and is 6lb out of the weights here.
2	4 2nd (4) (2/1 -6%) Cudgel		2 2/1(-6%)																															(4) Cudgel 2/1, Dual winner over 2m here last spring and has been knocking on the door in search of this season's first success, filling the runner-up spot again over C&D (heavy) 8 days ago. Should go well again. Six-time course winner; looked as good as ever when second over C&D last week.
3	1 3rd (1) (5/1 -11%) Grand Voyage		5 5/1(-11%)																															(1) Grand Voyage 5/1, Off the mark at the second attempt in this sphere at Ayr in November 2022 but very few positives to take from his efforts this season. Now 14 lb below last winning mark but remains hard to fancy. Out of form over fences and hurdles this season; needs to turn a corner.
4	3 4th (3) (10/3 -77%) Nights In Venice		3.333333 10/3(-77%)																															(3) Nights In Venice 10/3, Fair handicap hurdler built on an encouraging chase bow when getting off the mark in a 6-runner handicap chase at Ayr (20.5f, heavy) 25 days ago, Highly respected from 3 lb higher mark. Kept on well to score at Ayr last month and remains very lightly raced over fences.
2	2 |U| (2) (2/1 +40%) Return Fire		2 2/1(+40%)																															(2) Return Fire 2/1, Made a winning seasonal return over C&D here in October and ran at least as well when third at Kelso the following month. Not quite in same form on next 2 starts, but wouldn't be ruled out if able to bounce back. Not at best last time but dips in grade today; C&D winner off 1lb lower in October.

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Nights In Venice got his head in front at the 16th attempt when scoring by just under a length in a class 4 event at Ayr, and he would be foolish to dismiss off a 3lb higher mark. However, the vote goes to CUDGEL, who has found only one too strong on each of his last two appearances, and he could be the one to beat off an unchanged rating. Return Fire is 1lb lower than for his well-beaten fourth at Musselburgh and completes the shortlist.

NIGHTS IN VENICE proved better than ever to shed his maiden tag at Ayr last month and, given his lack of miles on the clock as a chaser, is fancied to follow up. Cudgel has a fine course record and arrives in good nick, so clearly rates as the biggest threat, with Return Fire making most appeal of the remaining trio.

Lucinda Russell's RETURN FIRE ought to find this easier than his latest assignment and is taken to collect his second C&D win.

16:30 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:43 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 4) 22f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (3/1 +25%) Maclaine		3 3/1(+25%)																															(4) Maclaine 3/1, Scored at Fontwell in late 2022 and in good form since until only fifth of 8 in handicap chase at Doncaster (19.1f, good to soft) 54 days ago. Not written off with this longer trip also a likely plus. Unexposed chaser but he bled when disappointing last time and others are more persuasive.
2	5 2nd (5) (16/1 -167%) Son Of The Somme		16 16/1(-167%)																															(5) Son Of The Somme 16/1, Won over fences at Sedgefield last January and bounced back to form on his final run for Brian Ellison when second in handicap hurdle at Doncaster (24.4f) 54 days ago. Much respected on his yard debut reverted to this sphere. Runner-up over hurdles last time and could be dangerous back over fences for new yard.
3	3 3rd (3) (2/1 +50%) Peejaybee		2 2/1(+50%)																															(3) Peejaybee 2/1, Successful 3 times over hurdles and opened his account in this sphere on just his second run for current yard in 5-runner handicap at Doncaster (24f, soft) 19 days ago. Player nudged up just 2 lb. Made his breakthrough over fences at Doncaster and he's only 2lb higher here; interesting.
4	7 4th (7) (6/1 +8%) Scene One		6 6/1(+8%)																															(7) Scene One 6/1, Made a successful start over fences at Fakenham and added to it at Market Rasen in January. Shaped like a non-stayer upped to 3m there last time however so others appeal more. Has a patchy record but he's 2-4 over fences and had an excuse at 3m latest; in the mix.
5th	8 5th (8) (17/2 -42%) Hall Lane		8.5 17/2(-42%)																															(8) Hall Lane 17/2, A fair winning hurdler last term who made an encouraging start over fences when runner-up at Market Rasen in November. However, added to a patchy record when well held at Ludlow since so he has something to prove. His form has been up and down so far and was well held at Ludlow last time; down the list.
6th	6 6th (6) (17/2 -6%) Kepagge		8.5 17/2(-6%)																															(6) Kepagge 17/2, Ended last season in winning form over hurdles and in the frame all three runs over fences this term, fourth of 9 at Wetherby last time. That form has been very well advertised so he's one to consider off an easing mark. Useful hurdler but he's been disappointing in his three runs over fences; plenty to prove.
7th	2 7th (2) (10/1 -186%) Captain Quint		10 10/1(-186%)																															(2) Captain Quint 10/1, Cheekpieces on when getting off the mark for the season in 7-runner handicap chase at Musselburgh (23.6f) 33 days ago, digging deep. Very much one to consider despite taking a 5 lb rise with the headgear again fitted. Won with cheekpieces added at Musselburgh (2m7f, soft) and he's respected up 5lb.
1	1 |F| (1) (14/1 +22%) Soldier Of Destiny		14 14/1(+22%)																															(1) Soldier Of Destiny 14/1, Useful chaser at his best but he was pulled up on the back of a third breathing op in 2m3f Wetherby handicap chase last month. Has a bit to prove. Last win was two years ago and he was pulled after wind surgery last time; risks attached.

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Captain Quint appeared to benefit from the application of cheekpieces (worn again today) when scoring at Musselburgh and he should remain competitive off a 5lb higher mark, but preference is for fellow last-start winner PEEJAYBEE. The form of his Doncaster success looks stronger and a 2lb rise is kind. Add to that, title-chasing jockey Sean Bowen takes over the reins so another bold bid looks assured. Maclaine had excuses for his latest display (reportedly bled) and could be dangerous to dismiss, especially as he posted a solid placed effort on his penultimate outing.

PEEJAYBEE was quick to make his mark over fences for his new yard and can defy a 2 lb rise in the weights at the chief expense of Musselburgh-scorer Captain Quint. Both Maclaine and Kepagge figure on handy marks and must enter calculations too in this open handicap.

Several have possibilities but it might be worth siding with SCENE ONE, who is is 2-4 over fences and had an excuse at 3m last time.

16:43 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 4) 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:55 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (9/5 +28%) Bell Shot		1.8 9/5(+28%)																															(1) Bell Shot 9/5, 6/1, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 57 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Robert Cowell. One to note from a handy mark for in-form stable. Interesting returned to 7f on debut for new yard; defied higher marks in 2022.
2	2 2nd (2) (9/4 +59%) Kitaab		2.25 9/4(+59%)																															(2) Kitaab 9/4, Unreliable type. Winner at Southwell in February. 17/2, respectable seventh of 12 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 10 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Not dismissed for all that he has his quirks. Latest effort suggests he's still in form; remains of interest.
3	3 3rd (3) (9/1 -64%) Seattle Time		9 9/1(-64%)																															(3) Seattle Time 9/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 7/2) 28 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Something seemed amiss last time; backed into favouritism for that race.
4	7 4th (7) (28/1 -12%) Media Guest		28 28/1(-12%)																															(7) Media Guest 28/1, One win from 32 Flat runs. Twenty six runs since last win in 2021. Ninth of 11 in handicap (25/1) at this C&D (AW) 43 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Uphill task. Regressive for current yard but first-time cheekpieces may help.
5th	4 5th (4) (22/1 -120%) Comedian Leader		22 22/1(-120%)																															(4) Comedian Leader 22/1, 14/1, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 34 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Gay Kelleway. Worth considering. Inconsistent since Kempton success in January; debut for new stable.
6th	6 6th (6) (5/1 -43%) So Chic		5 5/1(-43%)																															(6) So Chic 5/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 15/2, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 15 days ago, finishing strongly. Can get back to winning ways if things drop right. Posted an eyecatching effort here last time; major contender off same mark.
7th	8 7th (8) (11/1 -47%) No Turning Back		11 11/1(-47%)																															(8) No Turning Back 11/1, Respectable third of 9 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 18/1) 16 days ago, nearest finish. Not dismissed. Still a maiden but has made the frame plenty of times; not ruled out.
8th	5 8th (5) (16/1 -129%) Mount Mogan		16 16/1(-129%)																															(5) Mount Mogan 16/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 22/1, creditable sixth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 15 days ago. Should give his running again. Ties in with So Chic on reappearance running; again may not be far away.
9th	9 9th (9) (150/1 -355%) Madam Pickle		150 150/1(-355%)																															(9) Madam Pickle 150/1, 125/1, last of 7 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 58 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Rod Millman. Little worthwhile form for Rod Millman; debut for new yard.

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NO TURNING BACK made an encouraging return from a 131-day break when third over 7f at Kempton recently and she could be hard to stop with the benefit of that outing. Kitaab failed to fire last time but can be given another chance based on his two previous performances, while Bell Shot edges out So Chic to be best of the rest.

SO CHIC has been shaping up well and, if she gets the strong pace that suits, she could get the better of Bell Shot, who looks an interesting newcomer for an in-form yard. Seattle Time is also likely to be on the premises.

This looks more open than the first division. The suggestion is BELL SHOT, with So Chic second choice.

16:55 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:00 Dundalk Handicap 5f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (25/1 -56%) Pro Bono Alexander		25 25/1(-56%)																															(4) Pro Bono Alexander 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1 and hooded for 1st time, twelfth of 14 in handicap at this course (6f) 7 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Must improve. Disappointing last twice including on her handicap debut here last week; blinkers tried.
2	6 2nd (6) (4/1 +11%) Phil's Dream		4 4/1(+11%)																															(6) Phil's Dream 4/1, C&D winner. Winner here in January. 6/1, creditable third of 14 in handicap at this course (6f) 7 days ago, not clear run. C&D winner in January; return to minimum should suit and looks to have a leading chance.
3	10 3rd (10) (9/2 +10%) My Girl Sioux		4.5 9/2(+10%)																															(10) My Girl Sioux 9/2, Remains a maiden after 22 Flat runs. Good second of 13 in handicap (12/1) at this C&D 14 days ago, keeping on well. Likely to be in the mix again. Up 4lb for her last two runs but in fine form and looks likely to go close once again.
4	9 4th (9) (15/2 +25%) Bonny Power		7.5 15/2(+25%)																															(9) Bonny Power 15/2, C&D winner. Ninth of 13 in handicap at this C&D (10/1) 14 days ago, finding little. Close third to Phil's Dream over this trip in January; soundly beaten here two weeks ago.
5th	11 5th (11) (10/1 -11%) Below Deck		10 10/1(-11%)																															(11) Below Deck 10/1, Eleventh of 13 in handicap (11/2) at this C&D 14 days ago but claims on her placed efforts here in January. Beaten a nose by Phil's Dream in January but below that level twice since; can contend.
6th	8 6th (8) (9/2 +36%) Hezahunk		4.5 9/2(+36%)																															(8) Hezahunk 9/2, Remains a maiden after 20 Flat runs. Creditable second of 14 in handicap at this course (6f, 11/2) 7 days ago. Went close in a claimer and a handicap last week, both over 6f; first try at this trip.
7th	1 7th (1) (12/1 +25%) Coolcalmncollected		12 12/1(+25%)																															(1) Coolcalmncollected 12/1, Course winner. 22/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at this course (6f) 51 days ago. Struggled last year although did not run badly in a 6f handicap in January; more needed.
8th	2 8th (2) (7/1 +13%) Sam's Xpress		7 7/1(+13%)																															(2) Sam's Xpress 7/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 8/1, bit below form seventh of 13 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Back down to 1lb above his last winning mark now and not beaten far over C&D last week.
9th	3 9th (3) (15/2 -25%) Havana Notion		7.5 15/2(-25%)																															(3) Havana Notion 15/2, Course winner. 9/2 and blinkered for 1st time, bit below form eighth of 14 in handicap at this course (6f) 7 days ago. Back on a workable mark if staging a revival. Blinkers left off after a disappointing effort over 6f last week; should do better.
10th	12 10th (12) (40/1 -150%) Kuwait Direction		40 40/1(-150%)																															(12) Kuwait Direction 40/1, C&D winner. Tenth of 11 in claimer at this course (6f, 22/1) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Difficult ask. Down to a basement mark now and cheekpieces tried but not much cause for optimism.
11th	5 11th (5) (33/1 -65%) Reinforce		33 33/1(-65%)																															(5) Reinforce 33/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. 11/1, first run since leaving Daniel James Murphy when sixth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 32 days ago. Did not fare badly after racing too freely on his stable debut at Wolverhampton last month.
12th	7 12th (7) (40/1 +20%) Astral Beat		40 40/1(+20%)																															(7) Astral Beat 40/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 25/1, 5¼ lengths ninth of 14 to Phil's Dream in handicap at this C&D 56 days ago, ridden too aggressively. Visor on 1st time. Has struggled to find any real form since returning last summer; visor tried here.

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PHIL'S DREAM won over C&D in January and has been placed twice since over an extra furlong. The selection finished a half-length behind Hezahunk when the pair filled the placings behind Jazzy Dancer here last Friday, but the minimum trip tips the balance in favour of the John McConnell-trained gelding. Havana Notion dropped away in the final furlong in that race last Friday but has won over five furlongs and was also successful here earlier this year. My Girl Sioux is still a maiden after 22 starts but has filled the runner-up spot here on her two most recent starts, including when just denied by Winemaker over C&D a fortnight ago.

MY GIRL SIOUX has been knocking on the door here lately and might be up to landing a first success. Hezahunk is another who arrives on the back of a couple of near misses here and is respected for Ado McGuinness. January's course scorer Phil's Dream completes the shortlist.

A chance is taken that SAM'S XPRESS could score back down to a winnable mark after an okay run over 6f here last time

17:00 Dundalk Handicap 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:05 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (7/4 +0%) Two Auld Pals		1.75 7/4(+0%)																															(3) Two Auld Pals 7/4, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat for Jim Goldie (stays 2¼m), winning 3 times in 2023. Showed an aptitude for hurdling when runner-up first 2 starts but was a shade disappointing in a first-time tongue strap at Ayr last time, hanging left under pressure. Makes handicap debut over hurdles. Fair Flat racer; made the frame on first three hurdling starts; handicap debut today.
2	2 2nd (2) (5/2 +0%) Paddy The Horse		2.5 5/2(+0%)																															(2) Paddy The Horse 5/2, Dual course winner who returned to form from out of the blue when third in 9-runner handicap at Newcastle (20.3f, heavy) 36 days ago. Big chance if building on that back down in trip. Last month's Newcastle third has worked out well, and he's very well suited by this track.
3	5 3rd (5) (4/1 +47%) Wotyoudunnow Buddy		4 4/1(+47%)																															(5) Wotyoudunnow Buddy 4/1, Promise in bumpers and left previous exploits over hurdles in his wake switched to handicaps/equipped with blinkers when second of 5 at Catterick (15.7f, soft) in February. Not in same groove back up in trip at Musselburgh and again ran below form at Newcastle last time. Change of headgear. Second on handicap debut but two lesser efforts have followed; headgear switched today.
4	1 4th (1) (4/1 -14%) Duo D'enfer		4 4/1(-14%)																															(1) Duo D'enfer 4/1, Veteran who matched his French form when scoring over fences at Sedgefield in December. Better than ever when going in again there (17f, heavy) in first-time cheekpieces last month but wasn't in the same form at Newcastle last time and others preferred on this return to hurdling. Dual chase winner for new year this season; makes British hurdling debut today.
6	6 |PU| (6) (28/1 -12%) Shoughall's Boy		28 28/1(-12%)																															(6) Shoughall's Boy 28/1, Dual course winning hurdler but failed to make much impact in 5 starts over fences last term. Returns to the smaller obstacles now but faces no easy task from 11 lb out of the weights after 11 months off. Absent since pulled up in a chase here a year ago; 11lb out of the handicap; opposable.

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TWO AULD PALS has produced three solid efforts in novice hurdles, including when finishing third at Ayr last time, and the second that day has won subsequently. The Lucinda Russell-trained six-year-old makes his handicap debut off a mark of 106, which looks workable. Paddy The Horse, who hit the frame in this grade at Newcastle last month, also has to be considered off a 1lb lower rating. Wotyoudunnow Buddy is another to note in first-time cheekpieces.

PADDY THE HORSE is a dual course winner who took a big step back in the right direction when third at Newcastle last month and is well enough handicapped to strike if building on that effort. Pavlik seems to be working his way back to full fitness and is feared most ahead of Two Auld Pals.

Well-handicapped 9yo PADDY THE HORSE (nap) signalled a return to form when placed last month, and is very well suited by this track.

17:05 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:15 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (10/3 +26%) Wheres The Crumpet		3.333333 10/3(+26%)																															(8) Wheres The Crumpet 10/3, Modest mare. 10/3, respectable fifth of 9 in minor event at this course (8f) 29 days ago. Back up in trip and cheekpieces back on. Should make her presence felt. Yet to win but has been running respectably and not without a chance back up in trip.
2	2 2nd (2) (20/1 -25%) Hot Team		20 20/1(-25%)																															(2) Hot Team 20/1, Poor gelding. C&D winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2023. 66/1, last of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 48 days ago. Opposable. Has had plenty of chances since last win and plenty to find on these terms; opposable.
3	4 3rd (4) (9/2 +25%) My Sand Boy		4.5 9/2(+25%)																															(4) My Sand Boy 9/2, Modest gelding. 33/1, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 8 days ago. No more than an each-way squeak. Respectable effort over 1m3f last time; something to find at weights but can't rule out.
4	7 4th (7) (6/4 +79%) Tiberio Force		1.5 6/4(+79%)																															(7) Tiberio Force 6/4, Modest gelding. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 10/3, ninth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f). Off 130 days. Cheekpieces back on and he will be a threat if on-song. Turf winner in 2022 but form patchy since; enough to prove back in trip after break.
5th	3 5th (3) (15/2 -25%) Mr Coco Bean		7.5 15/2(-25%)																															(3) Mr Coco Bean 15/2, Modest gelding. 14/1, creditable third of 8 in minor event at this course (8f) 4 days ago, not ideally placed. Up in trip and while he's not without each-way hope, others make more appeal for win purposes. Multiple turf winner over this trip so interesting back at 1m2f.
6th	5 6th (5) (16/1 -129%) Red Bird		16 16/1(-129%)																															(5) Red Bird 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1 and blinkered for 1st time, seventh of 8 in handicap at Wetherby (14f, good to soft). Off 10 months and down in trip on first run for yard after leaving Charlie Johnston. Record uneven but has shown ability; interesting if cash arrives for new yard after break.
7th	6 7th (6) (9/1 +36%) Sarkha		9 9/1(+36%)																															(6) Sarkha 9/1, Last of 10 in handicap (28/1) at Southwell (11.1f) 24 days ago, faltering. Reproduction of anything like his best form would give him a serious chance but it's easy to have serious reservations at present. Patchy form since sole win last May and easy enough to have reservations about.

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

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EVA ROSIE arrives here on the back of two seconds over a mile at this venue in recent weeks and the step up in trip could help the four-year-old to go one better. Wheres The Crumpet filled the runner-up spot when last seen over this C&D two starts ago and she has to be of interest, while Mr Coco Bean completes the shortlist.

A deserved first taste of success beckons for EVA ROSIE, who has put in good shifts on each of her three starts since returning from a break in January and she is worth another chance at this trip judged on her recent near miss over a mile here. Tiberio Force ran poorly at Wolverhampton when last seen in November but he was knocking on the door prior to that and should be in the mix if fully tuned-up for this, while Wheres The Crumpet also enters calculations.

Although back in trip following a layoff, this can go to RED BIRD, who makes her yard debut and is bred to be better than this grade

17:15 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:20 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
2	2 (2) (28/1 +15%) Farmer's Gamble		28 28/1(+15%)																															(2) Farmer's Gamble 28/1, Exeter handicap hurdle winner last February but has found life tough since, pulling up back hurdling over 20.5f here 3 weeks ago. The stable could hardly be in better form but he arrives with a bit to prove. Potentially well handicapped but has yet to complete this season.
1	1 1st (1) (11/1 -22%) Bumpy Johnson		11 11/1(-22%)																															(1) Bumpy Johnson 11/1, Won pair of 2½m Ffos Las handicap hurdles in a productive 2022/3 campaign but this season has yet to get going, including well-held fifth back hurdling at Wincanton in January. Dual 2m4f winner who could have untapped potential at 3m; nothing wrong with his mark.
2	10 2nd (10) (5/1 +50%) Mahler Moon		5 5/1(+50%)																															(10) Mahler Moon 5/1, In top hands and ran his most encouraging race in handicaps when third of 12 at Doncaster (3m) in this headgear combination at the end of January. Possible he can build on that with his yard in flying form. Beaten 10l last time and off an untouched mark here, so more is needed.
3	9 3rd (9) (10/1 -33%) I'm A Starman		10 10/1(-33%)																															(9) I'm A Starman 10/1, Two wins over 25f at Plumpton this spring but the latter came in a 4-runner race and a further 4 lb rise may find him out in this deeper race. Can be up and down and seems to like sharp tracks, so perhaps not the percentage call.
4	8 4th (8) (7/2 +53%) Sporting Mike		3.5 7/2(+53%)																															(8) Sporting Mike 7/2, Point winner who achieved a fairly useful level of form over hurdles last season. Failed to take to chasing on first 2 starts this term but hinted at a revival back hurdling at Ascot last month and his yard's continued good form provides the hope he can build on that. After chasing aspirations were soon aborted he didn't run too badly back over hurdles.
5th	7 5th (7) (40/1 -150%) Ted's Friend		40 40/1(-150%)																															(7) Ted's Friend 40/1, Fairly useful hurdler who was back to winning ways in a 23f Worcester handicap in September 2022. Creditable third at Bangor 16 days later but not seen since. Good yard clearly capable of readying one but a watching brief is the percentage call after 18 months off. How he'll fare after his absence is hard to gauge and perhaps the market will guide.
3	3 |PU| (3) (3/1 -50%) Republican		3 3/1(-50%)																															(3) Republican 3/1, Made a winning start for Harry Derham at Musselburgh (3m, soft) on New Year's Day. Remains with handicapping scope after a 5 lb rise and there could easily be more to come for his good new trainer. Winning start for this yard at Musselburgh (3m); a 5lb rise seems fair enough.
4	4 |PU| (4) (5/1 -25%) Haas Boy		5 5/1(-25%)																															(4) Haas Boy 5/1, Has slipped in the weights and back to form when placed at around 21f on his last 2 outings. The slight worry is he shaped like a non-stayer when sixth here on his previous attempt at 3m. Has his stamina to prove over this far but seems back on good terms with himself.
11	11 |PU| (11) (12/1 +14%) Annie Magic		12 12/1(+14%)																															(11) Annie Magic 12/1, Irish point winner who showed fairly useful form over hurdles last season. Not as good as her form figures over fences this time round might suggest (beaten 39 lengths when second latest) but is potentially very well handicapped back hurdling. Recent placings over fences don't amount to much; questions to answer at present.
6	6 |PU| (6) (18/1 -29%) Ah Whisht		18 18/1(-29%)																															(6) Ah Whisht 18/1, Point recruit who was first and second in novice hurdles at this time last year but her 2 handicap efforts this winter have been disappointing. A wind operation (also tongue tied first time) needs to help get her career back on track. Lightly-raced winner; nowhere in two handicaps but had wind surgery in the meantime.
5	5 |PU| (5) (25/1 -194%) A Definite Getaway		25 25/1(-194%)																															(5) A Definite Getaway 25/1, Fair maiden hurdler for Ben Pauling. Off since finishing second in 20.5f Southwell maiden last June. Steps up in trip for handicap and yard debut after 9 months off. Betting perhaps the best guide. 0-8 for previous yard; high enough in weights unless this step up to 3m can bring him on.

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

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REPUBLICAN justified strong market support on his stable debut for Harry Derham at Musselburgh on New Year's Day and, given plenty of time to recover from that first outing since April last year, he could be worth chancing off a 5lb higher mark. Haas Boy arrives on the back of a couple of solid placed efforts and although continuing to creep up the ratings, he is likely to be in the shake-up again. Sporting Mike has fallen to a workable mark and will appreciate dropping in class, while Mahler Moon also has a squeak representing the red-hot Skelton team.

REPUBLICAN was rated in the mid-120s earlier in his career so retains plenty of handicapping scope up 5 lb for Musselburgh and can make it 2-2 for Harry Derham. Annie Magic is dangerously well handicapped back hurdling and is second choice ahead of Sporting Mike and Mahler Man.

This is open. HAAS BOY was a clear second at Wincanton and may be about to snap a two-year losing run. Sporting Mike is next best.

17:20 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:30 Dundalk Handicap 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (10/3 +26%) Apache Outlaw		3.333333 10/3(+26%)																															(1) Apache Outlaw 10/3, Confirmed previous promise to open his account for current connections in 9-runner handicap (6/1) at this course (7f) 3 months ago, just holding on. 4 lb higher and looks sure to give another good account after a break. Had a break since 7f win here in December; stiff enough task against some in-form rivals.
2	2 2nd (2) (11/2 -22%) Inishmot Prince		5.5 11/2(-22%)																															(2) Inishmot Prince 11/2, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in February. Ran at least as well in defeat when second of 8 in handicap at this course (5f, 9/2) 7 days ago, just failing after short of room briefly 1f out. Plenty to like in his current mood. In the form of his life and return to 6f to suit; big player again.
3	3 3rd (3) (5/1 +0%) Collective Power		5 5/1(+0%)																															(3) Collective Power 5/1, 4-time course winner. 9/2, bounced back to best when winning 9-runner handicap at this C&D 4 weeks ago by neck from Musical Tribute, edging ahead close home having had to pick way through straight. 4 lb higher and would be folly to discount. Recent C&D defeat of Musical Tribute puts him right in the mix.
4	7 4th (7) (7/2 +42%) Mount Ruapehu		3.5 7/2(+42%)																															(7) Mount Ruapehu 7/2, Took advantage of a much-reduced mark on first outing since leaving John F. Grogan after 4 months off when winning 10-runner handicap at this C&D 51 days ago, driven out. Looks capable of following up. Winning AW debut last time for new yard; 6lb higher but still potentially well treated.
5th	12 5th (12) (11/1 +21%) Theriverrunsdeep		11 11/1(+21%)																															(12) Theriverrunsdeep 11/1, 4-time C&D winner, latest in February. Creditable fourth of 13 in handicap at this course (5f, 7/1) 2 weeks ago. Dual C&D winner this winter should appreciate return to this trip.
6th	11 6th (11) (16/1 +0%) Macadam's Rock		16 16/1(+0%)																															(11) Macadam's Rock 16/1, Course winner in January. Ran respectably when fifth of 12 in handicap at this course (7f, 14/1) 3 weeks ago, never nearer. Back sprinting but others look stronger. Slow-starter of late whose best form is at 7f; will need to break well here.
7th	4 7th (4) (14/1 -87%) Musical Tribute		14 14/1(-87%)																															(4) Musical Tribute 14/1, Ridden more patiently when third of 8 in handicap at this course (5f, 11/2) 7 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. She's running consistently well but is likely to find a couple too good. Strong recent collateral form with several of these; cheekpieces now fitted.
8th	5 8th (5) (7/1 +30%) Prisoner's Dilemma		7 7/1(+30%)																															(5) Prisoner's Dilemma 7/1, 4-time course winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 20/1, shaped as if still in good form when fourth of 12 in handicap at this course (7f) 3 weeks ago, caught a touch further back than was probably ideal. Can make presence felt. Down to a competitive mark but this trip possibly on the sharp side nowadays.
9th	6 9th (6) (18/1 +10%) Jered Maddox		18 18/1(+10%)																															(6) Jered Maddox 18/1, 3-time C&D winner. 14/1, wasn't seen to best effect when 2¾ lengths eighth of 9 to Collective Power in handicap at this C&D 4 weeks ago, forced to switch over 1f out. Others preferred. Recent form leaves him with plenty to find although never one to rule out.
10th	8 10th (8) (28/1 +30%) Rumbled Again		28 28/1(+30%)																															(8) Rumbled Again 28/1, 22/1, shaped as if needing the run on first outing since leaving Adrian Brendan Joyce after 5 months off when last of 12 in handicap at this course (7f) 3 weeks ago. Has work to do. Better for comeback run but still others preferred.

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

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This looks a highly competitive handicap and it's difficult to put a line through many of the 12 runners. PRISONER'S DILEMMA gained the latest of his seven career wins off a mark of 103 over 18 months ago but has shown promise on a number of occasions this year, notably dividing Inishmot Prince and Musical Tribute when third to Dream Today over C&D. Inishmot Prince is now a nine-time winner at this venue following a further four successes this winter, while Apache Outlaw and Collective Power are others for the shortlist after winning here last time. The latter didn't enjoy the clearest of passages when beating Musical Tribute by a neck last month.

A fiendishly competitive sprint with a host of recent winners on show including MOUNT RUAPEHU, who scored on all-weather/yard debut over C&D just over 7 weeks ago and looks capable of defying a 6 lb rise in the weights. Second choice is Prisoner's Dilemma, who was caught a touch further back than ideal over 7f here 3 weeks ago, with Apache Outlaw and Secret Magician another couple worth considering.

Mount Ruapehu is feared but a wide draw could mitigate against him so a chance is taken on the reappearing SECRET MAGICIAN

17:30 Dundalk Handicap 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:45 Newcastle Maiden (Class 4) 6f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 (1) (80/1 -100%) Duran		80 80/1(-100%)																															(1) Duran 80/1, 50/1, last of 14 in minor event at Redcar (5f, good) on debut. Off 9 months with work to do. Big price and well beaten at Redcar on debut last spring; no appeal on these terms.
1	2 1st (2) (1/2 +19%) Run Boy Run		0.5 1/2(+19%)																															(2) Run Boy Run 1/2, 5/6, went keenly when a good second of 5 in maiden at Chelmsford City (7f) when last seen. Off 160 days/gelded. Makes tapeta debut. The one to beat back in trip. Sets a fair standard and, although back in distance, should give a good account.
2	3 2nd (3) (5/1 +0%) Grandlad		5 5/1(+0%)																															(3) Grandlad 5/1, €40,000 yearling, Acclamation colt. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 6f-7f winner Almargo out of useful 6f winner Alexander Youth. Considered debutant. 40,000euros yearling; several sprint winners in pedigree and market should guide.
3	5 3rd (5) (200/1 -300%) Born To Charm		200 200/1(-300%)																															(5) Born To Charm 200/1, Twice-raced gelding. 250/1, last of 7 in minor event at this course (8f) 15 days ago. Down in trip with more required. Soundly beaten both runs over 1m and makes no appeal back in distance.
4	4 4th (4) (10/3 -48%) Restless Prince		3.333333 10/3(-48%)																															(4) Restless Prince 10/3, €31,000 yearling, €38,000 2-y-o, Mehmas gelding. Half-brother to 5f winner Comecatchme. Dam 6f winner. Stable’s first-timers often supported so he's well worth a second look. Has winners in pedigree and yard gets plenty of debut scorers; a likely type on first run.
5th	6 5th (6) (33/1 -106%) C'mon Coyney		33 33/1(-106%)																															(6) C'mon Coyney 33/1, £20,000 yearling, Massaat filly. Dam maiden (stayed 6f) out of winning half-sister to high-class 5f-1m winner Gordon Lord Byron. Betting can prove a good indicator. £20,000 yearling; winners in pedigree but trainer not renowned for debut winners.

LTO Selection:hiden content,

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RUN BOY RUN filled second place in three of his four starts as a juvenile and this appears to be an ideal opportunity for Richard Spencer's gelding to get off the mark. Restless Prince represents a yard that can get one ready first time out and any market support for him would have to be noted. Others to consider are Grandlad and Born To Charm.

RUN BOY RUN holds the clear edge on form and should prove suited by dropping in trip so looks the way to go unless one of the trio of newcomers proves above-average, with Karl Burke's Restless Prince potentially the chief threat.

An uncompetitive maiden could go to RUN BOY RUN, who sets a fair standard and shouldn't be troubled by the drop to 6f

17:45 Newcastle Maiden (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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18:00 Dundalk Handicap 7f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (9/4 +25%) Ferrybank		2.25 9/4(+25%)																															(7) Ferrybank 9/4, Course winner. Latest win here in January. 3/1, respectable fifth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f) 14 days ago, challenging 1f out and no extra late on. Not taken lightly returned to 7f. Didn't get home over C&D two weeks ago and dropping back to 7f could be a good move.
2	6 2nd (6) (14/1 +30%) Bungle Inthedesert		14 14/1(+30%)																															(6) Bungle Inthedesert 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 13 in handicap (40/1) at this C&D 35 days ago, keeping on having not been ideally placed. Remains less exposed than most and he could yet have more to offer eased 2 lb. Did not do at all badly on his handicap debut here last month; can progress further.
3	9 3rd (9) (20/1 -122%) Tynamite		20 20/1(-122%)																															(9) Tynamite 20/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in December. Respectable 3¾ lengths eighth of 14 to River Derwent in handicap at this C&D (15/2) 51 days ago, not seen to best effect having been short of room final 1f. Not out of things. Most recent of his six wins here came over C&D in December; below form twice since.
4	1 4th (1) (10/3 +33%) River Derwent		3.333333 10/3(+33%)																															(1) River Derwent 10/3, Back-to-back winner over C&D earlier this year and finished a creditable third of 14 in 1m handicap here on debut for new yard 2 weeks ago. Should be in the mix again in this groove. Good third in a 1m handicap two weeks ago off this mark; back at his best trip here.
5th	2 5th (2) (11/2 -10%) The Cola Brasil		5.5 11/2(-10%)																															(2) The Cola Brasil 11/2, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Good neck third of 14 to River Derwent in claimer (9/2) at this C&D 49 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and one to consider returned to handicaps with rider taking off valuable 5 lb. Closely handicapped with River Derwent and every chance of being thereabouts again.
6th	8 6th (8) (12/1 -71%) Hero Of The Hour		12 12/1(-71%)																															(8) Hero Of The Hour 12/1, Course winner. 17/2, bit below form eighth of 13 in handicap at this course (5f) 14 days ago, never better than midfield. First-time visor may well have positive effect now and step back up in trip rates a plus. Interesting. Consistent this winter without winning and coming down the handicap slowly; visor tried.
7th	11 7th (11) (20/1 -100%) Sunset Nova		20 20/1(-100%)																															(11) Sunset Nova 20/1, 3-time C&D winner. Respectable fifth of 14 in handicap (4/1) at this C&D 28 days ago, every chance 2f out and fading final 1f. Expected to give it his best shot again. Consistent lately off a higher mark and has to be respected back down to a mark of 49 here.
8th	3 8th (3) (12/1 -100%) Chica Power		12 12/1(-100%)																															(3) Chica Power 12/1, 3-time C&D winner. 16/1, eighth of 12 in claimer at this course (8f) 35 days ago, driven entering straight and fading. Drop back to 7f fine and booking of Colin Keane a plus so worth a second look. Has to bounce back from a poor run in a claimer last month; champion jockey booked.
9th	5 9th (5) (18/1 -50%) Allo Arry		18 18/1(-50%)																															(5) Allo Arry 18/1, Visored for 1st time, respectable third of 12 in claimer at this course (8f, 16/1) 35 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Adrian McGuinness. Claimed out of Ado McGuinness yard here last month; interesting for in-form yard.
10th	10 10th (10) (18/1 -100%) Maestro Stick		18 18/1(-100%)																															(10) Maestro Stick 18/1, Showed benefit of recent run when ending losing run in 11-runner claimer here (6f) 3 weeks ago, leading final 100 yds and just holding on. Possibilities back in handicap company for all he wouldn't be sure to back that up. Up 20lb for his claimer win and that is probably too much to overcome here.
11th	14 11th (14) (66/1 -100%) Thirtysecondstreet		66 66/1(-100%)																															(14) Thirtysecondstreet 66/1, 33/1 and blinkered for 1st time, eleventh of 14 in handicap at this course (8f) 42 days ago, beaten early in the straight. Lines up here with a bit to prove now headgear is quickly discarded. Good third in a C&D handicap in December but well beaten since; others preferred.
12th	4 12th (4) (25/1 -25%) The Bog Bank		25 25/1(-25%)																															(4) The Bog Bank 25/1, Course winner who largely held her form well following success over 1m here last summer. Rare below-par display over C&D in December but better showing not ruled out having fallen 1 lb below last winning mark. Off since December and might well have appreciated the break; could go well.
13th	15 13th (15) (40/1 -150%) Princess Rajj		40 40/1(-150%)																															(15) Princess Rajj 40/1, Creditable 2½ lengths fifth of 11 to Maestro Stick in claimer (20/1) at this course (6f) 21 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Mrs J. Harrington. Tongue strap back on. Reserve 1. First reserve; on a long losing streak but ran okay in a 6f claimer last time.
14th	13 14th (13) (40/1 -21%) Saoirses Lulaby		40 40/1(-21%)																															(13) Saoirses Lulaby 40/1, Maiden who returned to form when third in a C&D handicap on final outing last year and shaped as if amiss back from 11 weeks off when last of 14 in 1m handicap back here 2 weeks ago. This should reveal more. Close third to Tynamite here in December sandwiched between two very poor efforts.

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

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HERO OF THE HOUR won three times over six furlongs here early last year but may now be better served by this trip. The selection didn't enjoy a clear run on his latest try over seven when keeping on behind Prince Of Abington in January and certainly found five furlongs too sharp last time. The Cola Brasil was only headed close home in that race won by Prince Of Abington and is closely matched with River Derwent having finished a close third to that rival in a claimer last month. The booking of James Ryan catches the eye. Maestro Stick showed much improved form when causing a 66/1 shock in a claimer over six earlier this month.

This looks ultra-competitive and it may pay to take a chance on HERO OF THE HOUR. He needs to shrug off a lesser effort over the minimum trip latest but there have been definite signs his turn isn't far away previously this winter and the fitting of a first-time visor could well put an extra edge on him. The Cola Brasil and Ferrybank are others to consider, with Maestro Stick, a winner in claiming company over 6f here 3 weeks ago another in the mix with a repeat.

The one to beat could well be FERRYBANK who won for this rider here in January and could well appreciate dropping back to this trip

18:00 Dundalk Handicap 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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18:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (14/1 -17%) Patronage		14 14/1(-17%)																															(2) Patronage 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 250/1, sixth of 7 in minor event at this C&D 15 days ago. Needs to raise his game now pitched into a handicap. Well beaten over 6f last year; similar story over C&D on reappearance/AW debut.
2	4 2nd (4) (5/1 +38%) Loubiere		5 5/1(+38%)																															(4) Loubiere 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Below form third of 7 in nursery at Musselburgh (8f, good to firm, 15/8). Off 6 months and opposable on this tapeta debut. Has shown ability but needs to raise game to win on AW debut/reappearance after a break.
3	1 3rd (1) (7/1 -27%) Ocean Bliss		7 7/1(-27%)																															(1) Ocean Bliss 7/1, 28/1 and visored for 1st time, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 15 days ago, nearest finish. Likely to benefit from this step up in trip on that evidence and she's one to consider. Yet to win but has shown ability and should be suited by the step up to 1m.
4	6 4th (6) (25/1 -56%) Alextrician		25 25/1(-56%)																															(6) Alextrician 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tenth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 20/1) 20 days ago. Looks vulnerable for win purposes. Low-grade form over a variety of distances; best watched unless market speaks.
5th	3 5th (3) (16/1 +0%) Trust Time		16 16/1(+0%)																															(3) Trust Time 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good fourth of 10 in nursery at Leicester (8.2f, heavy, 28/1), never nearer. Off 157 days ahead of this tapeta debut and improvement is needed. Respectable fourth on nursery debut last autumn; needs to improve to win this on AW debut.
6th	8 6th (8) (25/1 -257%) Takeityouremine		25 25/1(-257%)																															(8) Takeityouremine 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Second of 4 in maiden at Chelmsford City (6f, 66/1) 27 days ago. Significantly up in trip and cheekpieces on 1st time for this handicap debut. Has improved with every run and cheekpieces fitted for handicap debut; bred to stay 1m.
7th	10 7th (10) (Evens +39%) Blacklion		0 Evens(+39%)																															(10) Blacklion Evens, Lightly-raced maiden. 2/1 and hooded for 1st time, second of 6 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 8 days ago, clear of rest. Due to go up 2 lb for that and he should be in the mix if taking to this surface. Ran well over 1m on handicap debut last week; 2lb well-in and should go well.
8th	5 8th (5) (66/1 -230%) Yeulan		66 66/1(-230%)																															(5) Yeulan 66/1, Seventh of 9 in minor event (150/1) at Southwell (7.1f), flattered by proximity. Off 119 days and it's probably best to look elsewhere. Not much solid form to go on and best watched after a four-month break back in a handicap.
9th	9 9th (9) (50/1 -400%) Queen Of Pop		50 50/1(-400%)																															(9) Queen Of Pop 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 8 in maiden (200/1) at this C&D 43 days ago, slowly away. Makes handicap debut and she needs to take a big step forward. Achieved little so far but no surprise were she to fare better now handicapping.
10th	7 10th (7) (7/1 +7%) Gator Girl		7 7/1(+7%)																															(7) Gator Girl 7/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 250/1, last of 15 in minor event at York (6f, heavy). Off 161 days and significantly up in trip for this handicap/yard debut. Worth a second look in the betting. Didn't show much in maiden/novice company but interesting on yard/AW/handicap debut.

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

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Blacklion has to be of interest having filled second place on his handicap debut at Chelmsford last week, but marginal preference is for TAKEITYOUREMINE. Archie Watson's filly put in a career-best when runner-up in maiden company last month and a mark of 46 should be workable on her handicap bow, especially as she may improve for the application of first-time cheekpieces. Trust Time edges out Loubiere to be best of the rest.

This represents a golden opportunity for BLACKLION, who took a significant step forward on his handicap debut/first run since being gelded when runner-up with a hood enlisted at Chelmsford last week. He is entitled to come on for that run (first start following a 5-month break) and should make a bold bid to go one better if proving equally effective on this surface. This stiffer test promises to suit Ocean Bliss and she is second choice ahead of Takeityouremine.

The one who makes most appeal is Mick Appleby's OCEAN BLISS, who has shaped as though she'll be suited by 1m and she can do better

18:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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18:30 Dundalk Maiden 7f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (1/4 +31%) Sakti		0.25 1/4(+31%)																															(11) Sakti 1/4, Showed useful form when runner-up all 3 starts last season, including in Group 2 and 3 company. Chance is there for all to see back in a maiden. Very high-class maiden last year and very hard to oppose here if she has trained on.
2	2 2nd (2) (100/1 +0%) Arnaman		100 100/1(+0%)																															(2) Arnaman 100/1, Dandy Man colt. Brother to useful 6f winner Arnhem and half-brother to 3 winners, including winner up to 1¼m Andok and 2-y-o 7f winner Lady Mandeville. Dam maiden. Mixture of speed and stamina in his pedigree but best watched on debut.
3	4 3rd (4) (5/2 +25%) Cill Mocheallog		2.5 5/2(+25%)																															(4) Cill Mocheallog 5/2, Phoenix of Spain gelding. Half-brother to 5f winner Kodiac Express. Dam, 2-y-o 5f/6f winner, sister to smart winner up to 6f Taajub. Worth a market check. Stable got off to a flyer with a winning newcomer at the Curragh on Monday; respected.
4	10 4th (10) (20/1 +20%) Presence		20 20/1(+20%)																															(10) Presence 20/1, 33/1, showed a bit when seventh of 14 in maiden at this course (8f) on debut. Off 147 days. Did well after shipping an early bump in a 1m maiden here in October; capable of better.
5th	3 5th (3) (33/1 +0%) Ateenosix		33 33/1(+0%)																															(3) Ateenosix 33/1, Twice-raced gelding. 4/1, eleventh of 13 in maiden at this C&D. Off 128 days. Has been gelded. Failed to step up on his debut effort last time and gelded since; each-way claims.
6th	14 6th (14) (40/1 +20%) Spunog		40 40/1(+20%)																															(14) Spunog 40/1, Twice-raced filly. 50/1, sixth of 13 in maiden at this course (8f) 14 days ago. Creditable efforts in two 1m maidens this year; drop in trip may well suit.
7th	5 7th (5) (66/1 +0%) Finito Bonito		66 66/1(+0%)																															(5) Finito Bonito 66/1, Twice-raced gelding. Eighth of 15 in maiden at the Curragh (7f, heavy, 150/1) 4 days ago. One for low-grade handicaps later on. Value for finishing a little closer in a Curragh maiden on Monday; needs this for a mark.
8th	12 8th (12) (66/1 -100%) Sheen Falls Time		66 66/1(-100%)																															(12) Sheen Falls Time 66/1, 33/1, sixth of 12 in maiden at Leopardstown (7.1f, heavy) on debut. Off 153 days. Should do better in time. Showed a little promise in a heavy ground maiden at Leopardstown in October; interesting.
9th	9 9th (9) (150/1 -50%) Enola Nation		150 150/1(-50%)																															(9) Enola Nation 150/1, Well held in 2 maidens. Has beaten one rival in two starts and looks a forlorn hope here.
10th	6 10th (6) (150/1 +0%) Solar Drive		150 150/1(+0%)																															(6) Solar Drive 150/1, Well held in 2 course maidens. Shown little at big prices in two runs so far; makes no appeal.
11th	8 11th (8) (40/1 +60%) Adaaylikethis		40 40/1(+60%)																															(8) Adaaylikethis 40/1, 22,000 gns yearling, 40,000 gns 2-y-o, Adaay filly. Half-sister to useful 5f/6f winner Rathbone. Nicely bred newcomer with plenty of speed in her pedigree; worth a market check.
12th	13 12th (13) (80/1 -60%) Sliogan		80 80/1(-60%)																															(13) Sliogan 80/1, €15,000 foal, €25,000 yearling, €17,000 2-y-o, Zelzal filly. Sister to 7.5f/1m winner Full Gain and half-sister to several winners, including smart winner up to 1¼m Magari. Dam French 1¼m winner. Probably stable second string and best watched on debut.
13th	16 13th (16) (66/1 -65%) Varly		66 66/1(-65%)																															(16) Varly 66/1, 22/1 and hooded, sixth of 8 in maiden at this C&D on debut 37 days ago, slowly away. RESERVE. Second reserve; caught they eye after a slow start here on debut; much more needed though.

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

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SAKTI showed smart form when filling the runner-up spot on all three starts as a juvenile and should prove difficult to beat. The daughter of Caravaggio was narrowly denied by Brilliant on debut at Leopardstown and was highly tried on both subsequent outings including behind Vespertilio in the Group 2 Debutante Stakes at the Curragh. Paddy Twomey wasted no time getting off the mark for the new turf season at the Curragh on Monday and he introduces Cill Mocheallog, a son of Phoenix Of Spain from a speedy family. Aratayvo is another to consider as he was only beaten a length by hot-pot Bright Stripes over this trip at Naas last autumn.

SAKTI sets a very high standard back in maiden company and ought to prove hard to beat. Aratayvo and newcomer Cill Mocheallog can battle it out for minor honours.

The overall strength of her form from last year makes SAKTI very hard to oppose here on the way to possibly much better things

18:30 Dundalk Maiden 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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18:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (13/2 -86%) Danielsflyer		6.5 13/2(-86%)																															(5) Danielsflyer 13/2, 5-time course winner. Won 10-runner handicap at this course (8f, 9/2) 14 days ago by 1½ lengths from Lahab. In the mix once more. Thriving at present and looking to extend winning run to four following three course wins.
2	4 2nd (4) (5/1 +17%) Abruzzo Mia		5 5/1(+17%)																															(4) Abruzzo Mia 5/1, 11/1, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Second C&D win last time; back up 4lb and slightly in grade but may be capable of better.
3	7 3rd (7) (8/1 -14%) Streak Lightning		8 8/1(-14%)																															(7) Streak Lightning 8/1, C&D winner. 11/4, caught out wide when ninth of 12 to Abruzzo Mia in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Well worth another chance off a handy-looking mark. Triple winner at this venue but wasn't at best after a break last time; plenty more needed.
4	2 4th (2) (4/1 +0%) One More Dream		4 4/1(+0%)																															(2) One More Dream 4/1, 4-time course winner. Three wins from 14 runs last year. Latest win at Southwell in March. Good second of 10 in handicap (11/8) at this C&D 7 days ago. Carries 5 lb penalty now but not taken lightly. Running really well of late; 1lb higher than C&D run last week but seems sure to go well.
5th	6 5th (6) (25/1 -25%) Feel The Need		25 25/1(-25%)																															(6) Feel The Need 25/1, Temperamental sort. 11/1, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Redcar (10f, good to firm). Off 177 days. Back down in trip. Makes tapeta debut. First run for yard after leaving David O'Meara and not discounted. Capable of useful form and starts life for new team on a handy mark; market to guide.
6th	8 6th (8) (12/1 -50%) Mumayaz		12 12/1(-50%)																															(8) Mumayaz 12/1, Won 10-runner handicap at this course (6f, 7/2) 10 days ago, just holding on. Carries 5 lb penalty but remains one to consider. Broke long losing run over 6f here last week but will be 2lb lower in future handicaps.
7th	3 7th (3) (10/3 +33%) Lahab		3.333333 10/3(+33%)																															(3) Lahab 10/3, One win from 2 runs last year. 4/1, creditable 1½ lengths second of 10 to Danielsflyer in handicap at this course (8f) 14 days ago. Needs considering. Matched best effort over 1m here last time; won't mind the return to 7f and claims.
8th	9 8th (9) (10/1 +9%) Rory		10 10/1(+9%)																															(9) Rory 10/1, Course winner. Latest win here in February. Creditable third of 10 in handicap (18/1) at this C&D 7 days ago, running on. Unreliable sort, though. Enigmatic character; has won twice this winter but may find one or two too good this time.
9th	1 9th (1) (13/2 +7%) Starshiba		6.5 13/2(+7%)																															(1) Starshiba 13/2, C&D winner. Four wins from 18 runs last year. Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap (10/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 12 days ago. Merits consideration. Multiple AW winner from 6f to 1m; creditable run last time and should go well again.

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

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On just his second start for Grant Tuer, LAHAB finished one and a half lengths behind the in-form Danielsflyer over a mile here earlier this month but a 5lb swing in the weights, coupled with the step back to 7f, can see that form reversed this time around. One More Dream clearly thrives off racing, having already run four times this month, and on the back of an admirable second off a 1lb lower mark last week, the consistent son of Bated Breath holds obvious claims to at least hit the frame once more.

STREAK LIGHTNING didn't enjoy the rub of the green here last time so Ruth Carr's 7-y-o is worth siding with to capitalise on a lenient mark. Fellow C&D scorer Starshiba is also weighted to have a big say, while recent victors One More Dream and Mumayaz command plenty of respect too under their penalties.

A competitive event in which ONE MORE DREAM appeals most. He was just touched off a week ago and he's now reunited with a 5lb claimer

18:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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19:00 Dundalk Handicap 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (7/1 +13%) Galician Girl		7 7/1(+13%)																															(8) Galician Girl 7/1, Promising sort. 12/1, good 2¾ lengths third of 14 to Mary Bagot in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Open to progress. Comeback C&D third to Mary Bagot, could get a lot closer this time.
2	2 2nd (2) (12/1 -50%) Blue Soul		12 12/1(-50%)																															(2) Blue Soul 12/1, Creditable 3½ lengths fifth of 14 to Mary Bagot in handicap (9/1) at this C&D 21 days ago. Not dismissed. Didn't appear to get home over 1m three weeks ago so stamina questions again here.
3	5 3rd (5) (9/1 -50%) Fivecromwellplace		9 9/1(-50%)																															(5) Fivecromwellplace 9/1, Lightly-raced winner. 40/1, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at this course (7f) 7 days ago, readily. Likely to be on the premises again. Shock winner here a week ago; up 9lb but should stay and respected.
4	7 4th (7) (25/1 -108%) Special Angel		25 25/1(-108%)																															(7) Special Angel 25/1, Respectable 5 lengths sixth of 14 to Mary Bagot in handicap at this C&D (12/1) 21 days ago. Booking of Hassett a plus. Blinkers on 1st time. Merits consideration. C&D second but recent form leaves her with a bit to find and blinkers now reached for.
5th	11 5th (11) (50/1 -52%) Hanoi		50 50/1(-52%)																															(11) Hanoi 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 9¼ lengths ninth of 14 to Mary Bagot in handicap (33/1) at this C&D 21 days ago. Plenty to find with several of these on handicap debut run here three weeks ago; 4lb wrong.
6th	4 6th (4) (4/5 +64%) Natural Ruler		0.8 4/5(+64%)																															(4) Natural Ruler 4/5, Thrice-raced maiden. 12/1, second of 13 in maiden at this C&D 14 days ago, clear of rest. Makes handicap debut. Looks to have been let in lightly and boasts leading claims. C&D comeback run a fortnight ago filled with promise; likely big player on handicap debut.
7th	6 7th (6) (9/1 -100%) Mary Bagot		9 9/1(-100%)																															(6) Mary Bagot 9/1, Career best when winning 14-runner handicap at this C&D (6/1) 21 days ago, driven out. One to consider. C&D winner 3 weeks ago; 7lb rise makes this tougher but good draw and should run her race.
8th	1 8th (1) (28/1 -180%) Zenato		28 28/1(-180%)																															(1) Zenato 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 66/1, ninth of 13 in maiden at this course (7f). Off 100 days. Makes handicap debut. Others more persuasive. Potential for improvement on handicap debut with encouraging jockey booking.
9th	9 9th (9) (8/1 -78%) Aisling Oscar		8 8/1(-78%)																															(9) Aisling Oscar 8/1, Career best when winning 9-runner handicap at this course (7f, 11/8) 49 days ago by 1¾ lengths from Mary Bagot, readily. Firmly on the upn and deserves plenty of respect in the hat-trick bid. Hat-trick seeker now 12lb higher but has the scope to improve again.
10th	3 10th (3) (18/1 -80%) Hoover Dam		18 18/1(-80%)																															(3) Hoover Dam 18/1, Creditable third of 13 in maiden at this C&D (9/1) 14 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Enters calculations. Quite well handicapped on his best maiden form so likely each-way value.
11th	10 11th (10) (150/1 -355%) The Man Above		150 150/1(-355%)																															(10) The Man Above 150/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 9 in maiden at this course (10.7f, 200/1) 21 days ago. Back down in trip. Makes handicap debut. Others more persuasive. Mild improvement latest but doesn't appeal as one to make immediate impact in handicaps.

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

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NATURAL RULER had Hoover Dam three lengths back in third when beating all bar the long odds-on Al Mudhaffar in a maiden over C&D a fortnight ago. The Johnny Murtagh-trained colt showed nice progress compared with his two outings at the Curragh last year and appears reasonably treated on handicap debut. Aisling Oscar twice beat Mary Bagot here earlier this year and the latter franked the form by going one better over a mile earlier this month with Galician Girl about three lengths behind in third, and Blue Soul and Special Angel in fifth and sixth respectively. Fivecromwellplace belied odds of 40/1 when prominent throughout to score on his handicap debut last Friday.

NATURAL RULER came clear with a promising sort when second in a C&D maiden last time, so a mark of 69 is likely to underestimate him. As such, he takes marginal preference over last-time-out winners Aisling Oscar and Mary Bagot in what looks a competitive contest for the grade.

NATURAL RULER (nap), who stayed on well into a clear second over C&D a fortnight ago on handicap debut and has likely more to offer

19:00 Dundalk Handicap 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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19:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (5/2 +9%) Glamorous Express		2.5 5/2(+9%)																															(1) Glamorous Express 5/2, Resumed winning ways in 7-runner handicap at Kempton (6f) 9 days ago, readily. Should go well again under penalty. Bit better than the bare facts at Kempton last time; claims under a penalty.
2	10 2nd (10) (10/1 +38%) Global Humor		10 10/1(+38%)																															(10) Global Humor 10/1, Unreliable sort. C&D winner. Latest win here in February. 22/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Capable from this mark if on a going day but others more persuasive on balance. C&D winner in February but not the most reliable and below that level last time.
3	3 3rd (3) (7/2 -27%) Water Of Leith		3.5 7/2(-27%)																															(3) Water Of Leith 7/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Southwell in December. 11/4, creditable second of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 7 days ago. Shortlist material. Broke losing run at Southwell in December and ran to a similar level a week ago; player.
4	5 4th (5) (9/2 +36%) Redzone		4.5 9/2(+36%)																															(5) Redzone 9/2, 3-time C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 15/2, creditable third of 10 in handicap at this C&D 10 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Consistency hasn't always been strong suit and not won for nearly two years.
5th	7 5th (7) (66/1 -313%) Tillybob		66 66/1(-313%)																															(7) Tillybob 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1, twelfth of 15 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, heavy). Off 10 months. Makes tapeta debut. First run for yard after leaving David Loughnane. Has work to do. Hinted at ability; market to guide on first run for yard and first since last April.
6th	6 6th (6) (11/1 +8%) Captain Vallo		11 11/1(+8%)																															(6) Captain Vallo 11/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 15/2, not disgraced when fifth of 6 in handicap at this C&D 29 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Others more persuasive. Infrequent winner; respectable in 2 of last 3 starts; may be one to take on for the win.
7th	9 7th (9) (17/2 +23%) Sydney Bay		8.5 17/2(+23%)																															(9) Sydney Bay 17/2, Won twice over C&D winner last year. Visored for 1st time, tenth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (6/1) 78 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Needs a couple of these to falter. Dual C&D winner in October; below best on last two starts; has had a wind op.
8th	11 8th (11) (9/1 +10%) Dream Together		9 9/1(+10%)																															(11) Dream Together 9/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (22/1) 15 days ago. Place claims from mark that hased bit further. Has run respectably on last two starts but more of a place prospect than a win-only one.
9th	4 9th (4) (14/1 -75%) The Gay Blade		14 14/1(-75%)																															(4) The Gay Blade 14/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Chelmsford City in January. Eighth of 10 in handicap (6/1) at this C&D 10 days ago. Claims if able to bounce back quickly. Has won twice on turf and twice on AW but needs to better latest effort if he's to figure.
10th	2 10th (2) (33/1 -136%) Pembrokeshire		33 33/1(-136%)																															(2) Pembrokeshire 33/1, Latest win at Musselburgh in October and ran respectably next 3 starts. Shaped as if amiss when last of 8 in handicap at this C&D (11/1) 29 days ago. Hood back on. Best watched after that effort. Dual turf winner; well beaten over C&D last time; hood back on but might be best watched.
11th	8 11th (8) (125/1 -681%) Bingley Crocker		125 125/1(-681%)																															(8) Bingley Crocker 125/1, First run since leaving Ed Dunlop when fourth of 5 in minor event at Southwell (5f) 24 days ago. Back up in trip. Has had a succession of different trainers without much success and others are preferred. Showed a bit more encouragement last time but needs to raise game if he's to win this.

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

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GLAMOROUS EXPRESS scored with more in hand than the winning margin suggests when coming from off the pace over 6f at Kempton most recently and the suspicion is that a 5lb penalty may not be enough to anchor Tony Carroll's five-year-old. Water Of Leith kept on well when finishing second over 5f at Wolverhampton last week and, stepping up to 6f off an unchanged mark, he commands respect. Sydney Bay is 4lb above his last winning mark but providing a recent wind operation has the desired effect, he can make his presence felt in a race of this nature.

WATER OF LEITH signed off in 2023 by scoring at Southwell and ran at least as well when runner-up at Wolverhampton on his comeback, so he gets the nod from an unchanged mark over the penalised Glamorous Express. Dream Together is well treated on the pick of last season's form and can complete the placings from the bottom of the weights.

This can to go to GLAMOROUS EXPRESS, who won with a bit more in hand than the winning margin suggested at Kempton last time

19:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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19:30 Dundalk Handicap 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (11/4 +8%) Exquisite Acclaim		2.75 11/4(+8%)																															(1) Exquisite Acclaim 11/4, C&D winner. Latest win here in February. 11/2, very good second of 12 in handicap at this course (7f) 21 days ago. Has to be taken seriously. Comes here in fine form but mark now 8lb higher so more needed.
2	10 2nd (10) (11/1 +8%) Rockbury Lad		11 11/1(+8%)																															(10) Rockbury Lad 11/1, C&D winner. Hooded for 1st time, creditable seventh of 12 in handicap (12/1) at this C&D 14 days ago, slowly away. Eyeshields on 1st time , blinkers back on. Merits consideration. Not much went right on return from a break a fortnight ago; new headgear combination.
3	2 3rd (2) (15/2 +17%) Chavajod		7.5 15/2(+17%)																															(2) Chavajod 15/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in January. Fifth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (16/5) 28 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Dual C&D winner this winter but handicapper looks to have his measure now.
4	11 4th (11) (16/1 +20%) Rio Largo		16 16/1(+20%)																															(11) Rio Largo 16/1, Respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (7/1) 66 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Two wins on turf over 7f but is now 0-10 on AW and remains opposable.
5th	4 5th (4) (6/1 +8%) Shoot To Kill		6 6/1(+8%)																															(4) Shoot To Kill 6/1, Latest win at Lingfield in September. First run since leaving Robyn Brisland when creditable fifth of 12 in handicap (5/2) at this C&D 14 days ago. Not discounted. Encouraging enough C&D yard debut a fortnight ago; entitled to improve for it too.
6th	3 6th (3) (6/1 +0%) Not Forgotten		6 6/1(+0%)																															(3) Not Forgotten 6/1, C&D winner. Winner here in November. 6/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, good third of 12 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Each-way shout. C&D third a fortnight ago a career-best; not the strongest of finishers though.
7th	6 7th (6) (16/1 -60%) Garrick Painter		16 16/1(-60%)																															(6) Garrick Painter 16/1, Course winner. Latest win here in December. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at this course (12f, 5/1) 28 days ago, hampered. Significantly back down in trip. Best form at 1m2f, back in trip here with cheekpieces retained.
8th	9 8th (9) (11/2 +27%) Rampage		5.5 11/2(+27%)																															(9) Rampage 11/2, Latest win at Galway in September. Respectable seventh of 23 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, heavy, 15/2) 4 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Visor back on. Fair Curragh run on Monday; previous close fourth over C&D puts him in the mix.
9th	5 9th (5) (16/1 +20%) Alexander John		16 16/1(+20%)																															(5) Alexander John 16/1, Course winner in February. 11/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at this course (7f) 21 days ago, slowly away. Something to find on form. Yet to prove himself over this far and needs to settle better.
10th	8 10th (8) (8/1 -14%) Skontonovski		8 8/1(-14%)																															(8) Skontonovski 8/1, Four-time C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 14/1, creditable fourth of 13 in handicap at this course (7f) 35 days ago, running on. Place possibilities. Good run over 7f latest; four-time C&D winner now has Keane aboard and definite claims.

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

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Ado McGuinness holds a strong hand here and EXQUISITE ACCLAIM may prove the pick of his trio. The top-weight appears equally effective over seven or a mile and recorded a second win here this winter when beating stablemate Hightimeyouwon last month, with Chavajod and Not Forgotten back in fourth and fifth respectively. The selection has continually progressed over the past six months and there may still be some juice in his current rating. Not Forgotten, Rampage, Shoot To Kill and Rockbury Lad were all only separated by about a length when running behind Super Over over C&D a fortnight ago, while Skontonovski recorded a seventh career win here last November and Colin Keane is an interesting booking.

The vote goes to RAMPAGE, who caught the eye when fourth on his reappearance over this C&D and he wasn't beaten far in a big-field handicap at the Curragh next time. He remains unexposed on the all-weather and is up to winning a race off this sort of mark. It's hard to knock Exquisite Acclaim and he is likely to make another bold bid from the front, with Not Forgotten and Shoot To Kill others to consider in an open-looking contest.

Value could be had in RAMPAGE, unlucky in running when a close fourth over C&D prior to a fair run at the Curragh on Monday

19:30 Dundalk Handicap 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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19:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (9/2 -29%) Phoenix Star		4.5 9/2(-29%)																															(6) Phoenix Star 9/2, Four-time C&D winner. Latest win here in February. Creditable ¾-length second of 11 to Latin Five in handicap (9/2) at this C&D 14 days ago. Enters calculations. Running well of late, winning over C&D before a solid second to Latin Five here last time.
2	8 2nd (8) (13/8 +64%) Golden Rainbow		1.625 13/8(+64%)																															(8) Golden Rainbow 13/8, Three-time C&D winner, the latest gained in a 9-runner minor event (8/11) 4 days ago, always holding on. More on his plate under a penalty back in handicap company. Dual C&D classified winner this year but more to do back in handicap under 5lb penalty.
3	9 3rd (9) (4/1 +56%) Mumcat		4 4/1(+56%)																															(9) Mumcat 4/1, Course winner. Two wins from 41 Flat runs. 13/2, creditable third of 12 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 24 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Looks vulnerable for win purposes. 6f winner at this venue and running well of late; blinkers on but drop back to 5f a worry.
4	3 4th (3) (6/1 -80%) Latin Five		6 6/1(-80%)																															(3) Latin Five 6/1, 25/1, improved on recent efforts to win 11-runner handicap at this C&D 14 days ago by ¾ length from Phoenix Star. 4 lb rise fair and he has to be high on the shortlist. Multiple turf winner who notched first AW success over C&D two weeks ago; good chance.
5th	7 5th (7) (15/2 +6%) Warminster		7.5 15/2(+6%)																															(7) Warminster 15/2, One win from 23 Flat runs. Twenty runs since last win in 2023. 7/2, respectable 1½ lengths fifth of 11 to Latin Five in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Place possibilities. Hard to fault on the score of consistency but may again find one or two too good.
6th	1 6th (1) (14/1 -250%) Starsong		14 14/1(-250%)																															(1) Starsong 14/1, Course winner. Creditable second of 9 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 10/1) 8 days ago. Back down in trip and should make her presence felt. Multiple 6f winner; touched off over 7f last week; drop back to 5f is the worry.
7th	4 7th (4) (66/1 -371%) Enraged		66 66/1(-371%)																															(4) Enraged 66/1, C&D winner. 18/1, 9¾ lengths last of 10 to Phoenix Star in handicap at this C&D 29 days ago. Tough to assess at present. Dual turf winner who has won over C&D; below best last three times, though.
8th	2 8th (2) (25/1 -150%) Blazing Hot		25 25/1(-150%)																															(2) Blazing Hot 25/1, Three-time C&D winner. Latest win at Southwell in January. 12/1, 4½ lengths ninth of 11 to Latin Five in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Multiple AW winner over 5f but below best since last win in January; more to do.

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Golden Rainbow is at the top of his game and is attractively weighted for his return to handicap company, despite a 5lb penalty imposed for Monday's cosy success in a classified stakes over this course and distance. However, this is competitive, with the likes of Mumcat, Latin Five (winner) and PHOENIX STAR (second) all boasting solid credentials. The latter in particular captures the imagination and, assuming he breaks sharply, the eight-year-old can turn around recent C&D form with Latin Five on these revised terms.

There wasn't much between LATIN FIVE and Phoenix Star when they met here in September, with the former narrowly prevailing, and they again fought out the finish of another C&D handicap a fortnight ago. Latin Five gained his revenge on that occasion, proving ¾-length too strong for Jessica Macey's charge, and he looks capable of following up off this 4 lb higher mark. Phoenix Star is consistent and should be bang there once again, while Starsong is also accorded respect.

There may be enough of a pace on to play to the strengths of LATIN FIVE (nap), who notched a first AW success over this C&D last time

19:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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20:00 Dundalk Handicap 11f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (11/1 -69%) Darkened		11 11/1(-69%)																															(5) Darkened 11/1, Two wins from 52 Flat runs. 7/1, creditable 3¾ lengths third of 14 to Dark Street in handicap at this course (12f) 21 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Two decent efforts over 1m4f for his new stable; each-way claims again back in trip.
2	14 2nd (14) (10/1 +17%) Anjah		10 10/1(+17%)																															(14) Anjah 10/1, Remains a maiden after 30 Flat runs. 14/1, respectable fourth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago, nearest finish. Each-way claims with Shane Foley back onboard. Went close in a couple of handicaps over 1m2f and 1m4f here; not so effective last time.
3	3 3rd (3) (28/1 +0%) Comfort Line		28 28/1(+0%)																															(3) Comfort Line 28/1, Back-to-back winner over 1m here in December. However, well below best since the turn of the year, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f, 12/1) 7 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Good bit to prove at present. Well beaten last thrice and goes back up in trip here; others more convincing at present.
4	1 4th (1) (17/2 -155%) Dark Street		8.5 17/2(-155%)																															(1) Dark Street 17/2, 3-time C&D winner. 4/1, career best when winning 14-runner handicap at this course (12f) 21 days ago by neck from Picpoul, edging ahead final strides. Should be in the thick of things again in present groove. Won over 1m4f here three weeks ago under this rider; as effective over this trip.
5th	11 5th (11) (40/1 -21%) Miss Heartbreak		40 40/1(-21%)																															(11) Miss Heartbreak 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden who displayed more positive signs when making the frame in pair of C&D handicaps during second half of last year. Possible the run was needed back from 3 months off when thirteenth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago and she's less exposed than most. Well beaten over C&D last time, but ran with credit in a pair of handicaps late last year.
6th	8 6th (8) (28/1 -12%) Shining Aitch		28 28/1(-12%)																															(8) Shining Aitch 28/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 14/1, eleventh of 13 in handicap at this course (12f). Off 91 days. Needs a couple of these to falter. Beat Comfort Line in a C&D handicap in November but soundly beaten twice since.
7th	10 7th (10) (17/2 +15%) Power Drive		8.5 17/2(+15%)																															(10) Power Drive 17/2, 5-time course winner. Bit below form fifth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (16/1) 14 days ago, running on without threatening. Losing run is mounting up but this mark certainly not beyond him. Coming down the handicap and a few respectable runs of late, but a little more needed here.
8th	2 8th (2) (11/2 -10%) Picpoul		5.5 11/2(-10%)																															(2) Picpoul 11/2, C&D winner. Respectable third of 14 in handicap at this C&D (9/2) 14 days ago, keeping on having raced off the pace. One to bear in mind. Never really to get competitive back to this trip last time; has to be considered.
9th	9 9th (9) (16/1 +0%) Hi Sur Multi		16 16/1(+0%)																															(9) Hi Sur Multi 16/1, Maiden who justified support but failed to land a meaningful blow when eighth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 35 days ago, no extra final 1f. Not one to give up on just yet. Disappointing last twice but the champion jockey is booked and better may well be expected.
10th	6 10th (6) (15/2 +38%) Snag It		7.5 15/2(+38%)																															(6) Snag It 15/2, C&D winner. 8/1, fourth of 14 in claimer at this C&D 7 days ago, better placed than most. Others more persuasive returned to handicap company. Up 6lb for a C&D success in November and consistent since from 1m to 1m2f; each-way chance.
11th	7 11th (7) (7/2 +22%) Trishuli River		3.5 7/2(+22%)																															(7) Trishuli River 7/2, Opened account over 1m here in November and creditable efforts both starts since, fourth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f, 9/2) 42 days ago, not ideally placed. Unexposed granted this sort of test and she's worth a second look. Steps up to this trip for the first time and comes into the reckoning if she stays.
12th	12 12th (12) (16/1 +0%) Nawraq		16 16/1(+0%)																															(12) Nawraq 16/1, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. Tenth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (6/1) 49 days ago. Cheekpieces back on but others make greater appeal. 18-race maiden went close in a C&D handicap in November; soundly beaten here last time.
13th	13 13th (13) (8/1 -33%) Together Aclaim		8 8/1(-33%)																															(13) Together Aclaim 8/1, One win from 30 Flat runs. Didn't need to improve to win 14-runner handicap (11/1) at this C&D 49 days ago by ½ length from Snag It, helped by being held up in strongly-run race. Possibilities again now he's off the mark. Progressing and gets on well with this rider; no surprise if he went close.
14th	4 14th (4) (16/1 -78%) Doctor Grace		16 16/1(-78%)																															(4) Doctor Grace 16/1, Latest win over C&D in November. Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap (12/1) at this course (8f) 66 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Cheekpieces back on. C&D winner has been below that level twice since and has to bounce back.

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

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TRISHULI RIVER appreciated the step up to a mile when successful here last November and the evidence of her two subsequent starts suggest she could be suited by this longer distance. The Shane Crawley-trained filly was denied a clear run early in the straight before staying on into fourth last time and her pedigree also gives cause for optimism at the trip. Dark Street beat Together Aclaim (won since) over C&D in January and recorded a further course win over 1m4f earlier this month when pegging back Picpoul close home, with Darkened over three lengths back in third. Dylan Browne McMonagle is an eye-catching booking on five-time course winner Power Drive.

Having made the breakthrough over 1m here in December, TRISHULI RIVER has run with credit both starts since and, with this step up in trip worth exploring, she could well be worth siding with to come out on top. Picpoul and Dark Street are another in-form pair fancied to feature, with Darkened another holding each-way claims.

A chance is taken here on TOGETHER ACLAIM, showing progressive form of late and who gets on well with this rider

20:00 Dundalk Handicap 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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20:15 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (2/1 +27%) Drakeholes		2 2/1(+27%)																															(6) Drakeholes 2/1, C&D winner. 5/1, good second of 12 in minor event at this C&D 15 days ago. Expected to be bang there on these terms. Close second over C&D two weeks ago on classified debut; leading contender.
2	2 2nd (2) (7/1 +13%) Barleybrown		7 7/1(+13%)																															(2) Barleybrown 7/1, Modest gelding. Winner at Bath in September. Ninth of 13 in handicap at Bath (8f, soft, 14/1). Off 172 days. Makes tapeta debut. First run for yard after leaving Eve Johnson Houghton and can't be discounted. 1m winner for Eve Johnson Houghton; favoured by the weights on stable debut.
3	10 3rd (10) (7/1 +22%) Secret Daay		7 7/1(+22%)																															(10) Secret Daay 7/1, Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. Eighth of 12 in minor event at this course (6f, 11/2) 47 days ago. Visor on 1st time with more needed. Capable of being thereabouts but record of 0-19 is the negative.
4	4 4th (4) (20/1 -67%) Coconut Bay		20 20/1(-67%)																															(4) Coconut Bay 20/1, Creditable sixth of 11 in minor event at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 10/1) 11 days ago. Down in trip. Twenty four runs since sole win in 2022. Question to answer back at 7f and again has something to find.
5th	5 5th (5) (12/1 -118%) Copper Mountain		12 12/1(-118%)																															(5) Copper Mountain 12/1, Latest win at Southwell in January. 10/3, below form third of 9 in minor event at this course (8f) 15 days ago. Others more persuasive. Ran respectably over 1m here the last twice; drops back in distance.
6th	1 6th (1) (14/1 -300%) Headshot		14 14/1(-300%)																															(1) Headshot 14/1, Modest gelding. 20/1, improved on recent efforts to win 9-runner minor event at Southwell (8.1f) 8 days ago, battling well. Heading back in the right direction recently. Incurs 5lb penalty for Southwell win and he's not an obvious type to follow up.
7th	8 7th (8) (80/1 -100%) Maddisonelle		80 80/1(-100%)																															(8) Maddisonelle 80/1, Poor filly. 25/1, ninth of 12 in minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 20 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Easy to look elsewhere. Has failed to back up her January effort; hood enlisted.
8th	3 8th (3) (14/1 -17%) Billy Mcgarry		14 14/1(-17%)																															(3) Billy Mcgarry 14/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in February. Tenth of 12 in minor event (11/2) at this C&D 15 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Not taken lightly at these weights. Scored over C&D two starts ago but he's an unreliable sort.
9th	11 9th (11) (10/3 +52%) Variety Island		3.333333 10/3(+52%)																															(11) Variety Island 10/3, Course winner. Twenty one runs since last win in 2021. Tenth of 13 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 13/2). Off 6 months. Respectable record at Newcastle; interesting back here on classified debut.
10th	9 10th (9) (12/1 -20%) Rum Runner		12 12/1(-20%)																															(9) Rum Runner 12/1, Course winner. 22/1 and visored for 1st time, good fourth of 12 in minor event at this C&D 15 days ago, nearest finish. Needs considering. Ties in with Drakeholes on C&D running last time; can't be dismissed.
11th	7 11th (7) (100/1 -150%) Fulltime		100 100/1(-150%)																															(7) Fulltime 100/1, Poor gelding. Last of 9 in minor event at this course (8f, 50/1) 15 days ago. Difficult ask. Ex-Irish maiden; has achieved little over 1m here for new yard.

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

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DRAKEHOLES delivered his challenge a fraction too late when he finished a neck second in a similar race over this course and distance 15 days ago. However, with the third home in that race subsequently boosting the form, there is good reason to give the five-year-old another chance. Copper Mountain rates the chief danger from a handy draw, although Rum Runner cannot be dismissed either.

DRAKEHOLES can boast a C&D success and rates the pick at these weights so gets the verdict in this open classified event. Southwell scorer Headshot appeals as the one to give Alison Hamilton's 5-y-o most to do ahead of course winners Rum Runner and Billy McGarry.

Having posted a good effort here last time, DRAKEHOLES gets the vote. Variety Island is second choice.

20:15 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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20:30 Dundalk Handicap 12f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (3/1 +40%) Squire Danagher		3 3/1(+40%)																															(6) Squire Danagher 3/1, 2/1 and blinkered for 1st time, career best when winning 11-runner maiden at this course (10.7f) 51 days ago, driven out. Makes handicap debut. Shortlisted. Off the mark in 1m2f maiden in January in blinkers (gelded since); opening mark workable.
2	5 2nd (5) (12/1 -118%) Celtic Revival		12 12/1(-118%)																															(5) Celtic Revival 12/1, 5-time C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 8/1, creditable third of 11 in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago. Can go well again. Last year's winner with solid recent form so has to be on the shortlist again.
3	4 3rd (4) (14/1 -27%) Banana Three		14 14/1(-27%)																															(4) Banana Three 14/1, C&D winner. Winner here in December. Creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (25/1) 28 days ago, not clear run. Blinkers back on and very much one to consider. Claiming winner held on recent handicap form off today's mark.
4	7 4th (7) (28/1 -75%) Eskimo Komet		28 28/1(-75%)																															(7) Eskimo Komet 28/1, Course winner. Below form third of 14 in handicap (14/1) at this course (16f) 21 days ago. Back down in trip. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Mixed form in handicaps, possibly not getting 2m latest; others preferred.
5th	10 5th (10) (16/1 +20%) Fascinating Shadow		16 16/1(+20%)																															(10) Fascinating Shadow 16/1, C&D winner. 22/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, good fourth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago. Can give another good account. Best run for some time when C&D fourth last month; 2lb lower here and not one to rule out.
6th	2 6th (2) (2/1 +27%) How About No		2 2/1(+27%)																															(2) How About No 2/1, Built on debut promise when landing the odds in 13-runner maiden at this C&D 35 days ago. More to offer on his handicap debut so he's a player. Recent C&D maiden winner unexposed entering handicap company; potentially big player.
7th	8 7th (8) (33/1 -32%) Bold Approach		33 33/1(-32%)																															(8) Bold Approach 33/1, C&D winner. Tenth of 11 in handicap at this course (16f, 14/1). Off 112 days. Back down in trip. Twenty two runs since last win in 2019. C&D winner; form here last autumn was well below best and others preferred now on return.
8th	1 8th (1) (50/1 -100%) Dreal Deal		50 50/1(-100%)																															(1) Dreal Deal 50/1, Course winner. Sixth of 8 in novice chase at Leopardstown (17f, heavy, 50/1) 86 days ago. Back down in trip. Fairly useful on the Flat, so not ruled out. 2m winner here; yet to hit form for current yard but handicapper giving him a chance.
9th	11 9th (11) (66/1 -267%) Wajaaha		66 66/1(-267%)																															(11) Wajaaha 66/1, C&D winner. 17/2, tenth of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f). Off 100 days but weighted to go well if back on his A-game. Claims on best of his form last autumn and rider's 10lb claim a positive.
10th	9 10th (9) (8/1 -60%) Unterberg		8 8/1(-60%)																															(9) Unterberg 8/1, 5/2, career best when winning 14-runner handicap at this course (10.7f) 51 days ago, keeping on well. Ought to be in the shake-up. Up 9lb for pair of wins over the winter but should remain competitive.
11th	3 11th (3) (10/3 -11%) Palace Rock		3.333333 10/3(-11%)																															(3) Palace Rock 10/3, C&D winner. Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, good third of 9 in handicap (11/4) at this C&D 14 days ago. In the mix once more. Recent C&D third should be thereabouts but possible stronger finishers here.

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

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PALACE ROCK can gain a deserved win after a series of solid efforts here this year. The dual-purpose gelding, who won a maiden over C&D back in 2021, had Celtic Revival, Fascinating Shadow and Banana Three all behind in third, fourth and fifth respectively when headed on the line by Nibiru and again shaped well last time in a higher-class handicap when third to Satono Chevalier. How About No justified strong support when landing a maiden over C&D last month and is not an easy one for the handicapper to assess. Squire Danagher and Unterberg both step up in trip after winning over an extended 1m2f last time.

Joseph O'Brien's unexposed C&D winner HOW ABOUT NO has more to come now he steps into handicap company so edges the vote in this competitive handicap. Celtic Renvival is feared most given his superb record round here, although a good case can also be made for Unterberg, Squire Danagher and Banana Three.

How About Now is the dark horse and likely market leader but preference is for another handicap debutant SQUIRE DANAGHER

20:30 Dundalk Handicap 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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Racecard Key

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How to use Tomform

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

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

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