1 Sunday 14th April 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Sunday 14th April 2024

There were 21 Races on Sunday 14th April 2024 across 3 meetings. There was 7 races at Plumpton, 7 races at Hereford, 7 races at Down Royal, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Sunday 14th April 2024

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

13:30 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (10/1 -67%) Somespring Special	10 10/1(-67%)	(1) Somespring Special 10/1, Won twice over hurdles last spring but pulled up in 2 chases at Wincanton towards the end of 2023. Connections persevere over fences back from 4 months off but can only watch. Possible excuses for two pull-ups over fences; twice successful as a hurdler; may feature.
2	4 2nd (4) (17/2 -42%) Magistrato	8.5 17/2(-42%)	(4) Magistrato 17/2, Won novices' handicap chase at Warwick (2m) last May on final start for Paul Nicholls. Mostly creditable efforts for new yard (second at Huntingdon latest) but he can look awkward under pressure. Quirky but if getting loose on the lead around here he'd probably go close.
3	5 3rd (5) (9/4 -29%) Fame And Fun	2.25 9/4(-29%)	(5) Fame And Fun 9/4, Dual 19f hurdles scorer last season and left first 2 efforts over fences behind when back from a break to win over C&D a fortnight ago. Has the potential for better now he's up and running over fences. Best chase form yet when scoring narrowly over C&D two weeks ago; big shout.
4	2 4th (2) (4/1 +11%) Godot	4 4/1(+11%)	(2) Godot 4/1, Dual hurdles winner who showed the benefit of his chase debut spin when narrow winner over C&D in January. Also runner-up back here in March and he shaped better than a well-held seventh might suggest at Ascot 3 weeks ago. Respected back here. Goes particularly well here; struggled last time but in a fairly decent handicap at Ascot.
3	3 \|U\| (3) (6/4 +33%) Abingworth	1.5 6/4(+33%)	(3) Abingworth 6/4, Course hurdle winner and progressive over fences, gaining win number 2 at Wincanton (2½m, heavy) 18 days ago. Only nudged up 2 lb for that and another bold show is likely. Has his own way of jumping but has finished first or second in five of his six chases.

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ABINGWORTH gained his second victory over fences at Wincanton on his latest start and the six-year-old, who was raised 2lb by the handicapper, appears capable of having more to offer. Fame And Fun improved to score over C&D a fortnight ago and is likely to be the strongest threat to the selection, while the return to a left-handed track will benefit the cause of Magistrato.

FAME AND FUN could kick on from his recent C&D success and is taken to make light of a 4 lb rise, perhaps at the main expense of Gary Moore's Abingworth. Godot's good recent C&D record suggests he can also be competitive.

None of the five can be dismissed with confidence but FAME AND FUN ran his best race yet over fences to win over C&D two weeks ago.

13:30 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:47 Hereford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (6/5 +40%) Fiston De Becon	1.2 6/5(+40%)	(3) Fiston De Becon 6/5, Dual-winning hurdler who has made a promising start over fences this season, getting off the mark over fences in straightforward fashion at Southwell (15.8f, heavy) last month. He should remain competitive from a 4 lb higher mark. Justified favouritism at Southwell last month; may build on that win; respected.
2	4 2nd (4) (6/4 +40%) Toothless	1.5 6/4(+40%)	(4) Toothless 6/4, Dual 2m hurdles winner last season who got back on track switched to chasing when second in handicap at Wincanton in February. Backed that up when filling the same spot at Plumpton since (behind El Muchacho) and shouldn't be long in opening his account over fences. Back in better form since switched to fences; remains attractively handicapped.
3	2 3rd (2) (7/2 +0%) Chanceux	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(2) Chanceux 7/2, Dual novice hurdle winner who opened chase account over C&D in December and narrowly followed up at Doncaster later that month. Very disappointing on his last 2 starts however, so will need to bounce back. Hood left off. Possibilities in this lower grade, provided he revives; has won over C&D.

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FISTON DE BECON clearly benefited from the step back to 2m when scoring with the minimum of fuss at Southwell and, nudged up 4lb, he can bring up a double for the in-form Olly Murphy team. Toothless is the likely pace angle into the race but after hitting the woodwork on his last couple of starts, the suspicion is that the handicapper remains in control. Chanceux ran with credit when third in a higher grade over C&D last month and with his sights lowered, he is not discounted.

FISTON DE BECON got off the mark over fences in straightforward fashion at Southwell last month and a 4 lb rise may not be enough to prevent Olly Murphy's 9-y-o from following up. Toothless has hit the crossbar on both starts over the larger obstacles and he may have to settle for another silver medal, while El Muchacho (third of 5 at Fakenham on Friday) completes the shortlist.

Toothless is respected off his current mark but FISTON DE BECON is taken to follow up his Southwell win.

13:47 Hereford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:55 Down Royal Maiden Hurdle 20f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (9/2 -13%) Lady Bluebird	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(1) Lady Bluebird 9/2, Modest hurdler. Winner in bumper at Punchestown in December. Fair winner at 18f in bumpers. Fifth of 11 in novice hurdle (14/1) at Punchestown (20f, heavy) on hurdles bow 76 days ago. Should progress. Didn't get home on hurdles debut, this looks a weaker maiden though.
2	8 2nd (8) (5/1 -11%) Milanaway	5 5/1(-11%)	(8) Milanaway 5/1, Fair hurdler. Respectable fourth of 14 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, heavy, 20/1) 81 days ago. Likely to give another good account. Heavy ground against her of late, some sort of claims on earlier form on better ground.
3	7 3rd (7) (14/1 -133%) Lothbeg	14 14/1(-133%)	(7) Lothbeg 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Tongue strap on for 1st time, seventh of 9 in bumper at this course (16.9f, soft, 12/1) 28 days ago. Switches from bumpers to hurdles. Not out of things. Promising run here in 2m1f maiden hurdle last May but may want better ground.
4	11 4th (11) (2/1 +33%) Pallas Athene	2 2/1(+33%)	(11) Pallas Athene 2/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 2/1, bit below form fourth of 16 in novice hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy) 36 days ago. Back up in trip. Better expected here. Tame recent efforts leave her with plenty of questions to answer.
5th	9 5th (9) (14/1 -56%) Miss D Hunter	14 14/1(-56%)	(9) Miss D Hunter 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Seventh of 9 in novice hurdle at Leopardstown (20f, heavy, 25/1) 41 days ago. Others more appealing. Hasn't impressed in jumping in both attempts hurdling; possibly more one for handicaps.
6th	14 6th (14) (200/1 -100%) Evies Court	200 200/1(-100%)	(14) Evies Court 200/1, Once-raced maiden. Unseated rider in novice hurdle at this course (16.9f, soft, 100/1) on NH debut 28 days ago. 100-1, got no further than the first on debut here on St Patrick's Day.
7th	10 7th (10) (100/1 -203%) Mountrivers Lass	100 100/1(-203%)	(10) Mountrivers Lass 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Sixth of 9 in bumper (125/1) at this course (16.9f, soft) 28 days ago. Switches from bumpers to hurdles. Well beaten in three bumpers and a maiden hurdle.
8th	13 8th (13) (25/1 -56%) Thunder Rose	25 25/1(-56%)	(13) Thunder Rose 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Unseated rider in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.5f, soft, 125/1) 150 days ago. Mild promise two starts back at Gowran but beaten when unseating latest; plenty to find.
9th	3 9th (3) (40/1 -21%) Buttoned Up	40 40/1(-21%)	(3) Buttoned Up 40/1, Doyen mare. Sister to 3 winners, including useful hurdler/high-class chaser Andy Dufresne and fair chaser Ellis Boyd Redding,. Dam 2m hurdle winner. Well-bred but points' form doesn't suggest she'll make an immediate impact on Rules debut.
2	2 \|B\| (2) (150/1 -50%) Thebeautifulgame	150 150/1(-50%)	(2) Thebeautifulgame 150/1, Fairly useful Flat winner. Twice-raced maiden over hurdles. 200/1, fifteenth of 19 in novice hurdle at Naas (16f, soft) 10 days ago. Up in trip. Dual Flat winner but ground against her so far hurdling; best watched.
6	6 \|B\| (6) (150/1 -50%) Its Not Over Yet	150 150/1(-50%)	(6) Its Not Over Yet 150/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Eighth of 15 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, good, 100/1). Off 7 months. Mild bumper promise but nothing so far over hurdles.
12	12 \|F\| (12) (11/2 +21%) Spice Diva	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(12) Spice Diva 11/2, Modest hurdler. Remains a maiden after 8 hurdle runs. 40/1, pulled up in listed hurdle at Doncaster (24.4f, heavy) 43 days ago. Each-way claims. Seemingly exposed handicapper, hard to see her making the breakthrough here.
10th	5 10th (5) (5/1 +9%) Cooltubrid Eva	5 5/1(+9%)	(5) Cooltubrid Eva 5/1, Twice-raced maiden. Went backwards from a promising hurdling debut when sixth of 11 in maiden at Punchestown (20f, heavy, 18/1) 76 days ago. May well bounce back. No show at Punchestown but strong claims on Limerick debut second on heavy.
11th	15 11th (15) (25/1 -25%) Wishes And Dreams	25 25/1(-25%)	(15) Wishes And Dreams 25/1, Fair maiden on the Flat, making GB/IRE jumps debut. Visored for 1st time, fourth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (12f, 12/1) 30 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code. Market check advised. Limited maiden on the Flat, hard to see her making an immediate impact hurdling.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (200/1 -100%) Churchtown Girl	200 200/1(-100%)	(4) Churchtown Girl 200/1, £4,000 4-y-o, Arcadio mare. Dam, unraced, closely related to useful hurdler/chaser (stays 3m) Caius Marcius. Wears tongue strap. Long absent pointer, can only be watched on belated Rules debut.

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MILANAWAY posted an encouraging fourth behind subsequent Grade 1 runner-up Spindleberry at Fairyhouse in January and a reproduction of that performance may suffice in these calmer waters. Cooltubrid Eva was somewhat underwhelming when a well-beaten sixth at Punchestown last time out, but the five-year-old's close-up second at Limerick in December gives her a chance. Spice Diva will find this easier than the Listed event she contested at Doncaster last month and is also noted.

The step back up in trip should suit PALLAS ATHENE and she gets the nod in an open-looking maiden. Cooltubrid Eva and Milanaway head the list of dangers.

Down in class COOLTUBRID EVA gets the vote to confirm Limerick form with Pallas Athene, who seems to have lost her way

13:55 Down Royal Maiden Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:05 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 25f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (5/4 +58%) Townhill	1.25 5/4(+58%)	(5) Townhill 5/4, Point winner who has steadily found his feet over hurdles and relished the longer trip (also in cheekpieces) when scoring at Doncaster (3m, soft) in January. Raced on the unfavoured part of track when fourth at Sedgefield since and that shouldn't be taken to suggest the handicapper has got him. Slightly disappointing last time but has good claims if judged on earlier form.
2	3 2nd (3) (8/1 -7%) Masterdream	8 8/1(-7%)	(3) Masterdream 8/1, Successful on the Flat at Ffos Las (2m) last summer and suited by the step up to 3m+ over hurdles when winning at Hereford in November. Not in the same form at Market Rasen and Hereford later that month. Freshened up since. Good-ground winner in November but not quite in same form afterwards; back from break.
3	6 3rd (6) (18/1 -80%) Astroman	18 18/1(-80%)	(6) Astroman 18/1, Won twice over hurdles last spring. Plenty of respectable efforts followed. Given a break since a below-form fourth over fences in October and got to be a chance he'll need this. Back hurdling on workable mark but absent since below-par chase run in October.
4	4 4th (4) (11/4 +8%) Fortune Forever	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(4) Fortune Forever 11/4, Has made a solid start to her handicap career, fourth at Hereford before second of 10 at Taunton (3m, soft) last month. Should go well again. Ran well in both handicaps, more recently when second at Taunton (3m) last month.
5th	12 5th (12) (80/1 +20%) Crookbarrow	80 80/1(+20%)	(12) Crookbarrow 80/1, Has shown precious little to date so easily passed over from 5 lb out of the handicap. Unplaced all eight hurdling starts and can't be recommended.
6th	10 6th (10) (33/1 -136%) Rum Cove	33 33/1(-136%)	(10) Rum Cove 33/1, Has looked limited in his qualifying runs but low-grade handicaps do provide him with a more realistic chance. No significant promise in three novice/maiden hurdles; basement mark for handicap debut.
7th	9 7th (9) (100/1 -203%) Tying The Knot	100 100/1(-203%)	(9) Tying The Knot 100/1, Much improved when winning a juvenile hurdle at Hereford (2m) for Alan King last winter but largely struggled since, including tailed off in handicap hurdles this winter. Remains to be seen whether first-time blinkers make any difference. Won a juvenile hurdle for Alan King last season but has struggled for new stable this term.
8th	13 8th (13) (125/1 -25%) Vintage Icon	125 125/1(-25%)	(13) Vintage Icon 125/1, Seemingly of little account, pulling up on Lingfield handicap debut in February. Has had wind surgery since. Pulled up when 66-1 for handicap debut in February; had wind op last month.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (18/1 -50%) Mr Tambourine Man	18 18/1(-50%)	(2) Mr Tambourine Man 18/1, Dual winner in spring 2022 but it's been a struggle since, pulling up back from another breathing operation at Exeter last month. Mark in freefall but has too much to prove. Seems badly to have lost his way; leap of faith needed to support him.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (20/1 +39%) Simon The Seagull	20 20/1(+39%)	(11) Simon The Seagull 20/1, Big prices and no show in a bumper and 3 hurdles. Makes handicap debut from 3 lb out of the weights. Well beaten at huge odds in three novice/maiden hurdles; new trip for handicap debut.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (40/1 -60%) Endersen	40 40/1(-60%)	(8) Endersen 40/1, Lightly-raced sort who offered little in 2 handicap chases in November. Can only watch returned to hurdles after a break. Maiden who struggled in two chases in the autumn and now reverts to hurdling after a break.
1	1 \|RO\| (1) (6/1 +63%) The Turtle Said	6 6/1(+63%)	(1) The Turtle Said 6/1, Won back to back handicap hurdles in summer 2022. Shaped as if retaining ability on comeback run in November but well held twice since. Something to prove for now. Back from layoff with encouraging run in November but two heavy defeats followed.

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TOWNHILL had excuses when finishing fourth at Sedgefield last time and Tom Lacey's gelding is expected to take advantage of dropping back a couple of furlongs in distance. Fortune Forever stepped forward when runner-up at Taunton at the end of last month and has to be a key player based on that performance. Others for the shortlist include Kick Up A Storm, who sports cheekpieces for the first time, and Masterdream.

KICK UP A STORM could easily take a step forward now handicapping after a break so he's the suggestion, with confidence in his chance increased should the betting vibes be strong. Fortune Forever and Townhill have both made positive starts to their handicap careers and are the obvious dangers in a contest where it's hard to make a compelling case for many.

The pick is TOWNHILL, who was slightly disappointing when favourite last time but can still build upon his earlier win.

14:05 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:22 Hereford Novices Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (4/7 +8%) Insurrection	0.571429 4/7(+8%)	(1) Insurrection 4/7, Made a winning hurdle debut at Exeter in November and useful form when placed on next 2 starts. Below par when remote last of 3 in Exeter listed novice in February but the one to beat if bouncing back to his best. Most of his form, including Grade 2 effort, has substance; sets a useful standard.
2	11 2nd (11) (10/3 -21%) Maasai Mara	3.333333 10/3(-21%)	(11) Maasai Mara 10/3, Fairly useful on Flat (stays 1½m) for the Gosdens and readily got off the mark over hurdles in 7-runner juvenile at Catterick (2m, soft) in February. Open to further progress. Form of Catterick win has been nicely boosted by the runner-up since; respected.
3	2 3rd (2) (9/2 +25%) Jour D'evasion	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(2) Jour D'evasion 9/2, Fair form over hurdles, opening his account in a 7-runner novice at Ludlow (2m, heavy) in February. Let down by jumping when pulled up at Huntingdon since. Has a bit to find on form with the other winners in this line-up but should hit the frame if back to his best. Disappointing last time; consistent otherwise and won at Ludlow the time before.
4	3 4th (3) (17/2 -55%) King Of Tara	8.5 17/2(-55%)	(3) King Of Tara 17/2, Placed on all 3 starts in bumpers prior to making a successful switch to hurdles at Warwick (2m, heavy) in March. Something can't have been right when down the field at Taunton on Thursday and can only watch turned out again quickly. Form dipped on Thursday; consistent otherwise and won at Warwick the time before.
5th	9 5th (9) (200/1 -100%) Home And Dry	200 200/1(-100%)	(9) Home And Dry 200/1, Fair staying handicapper on Flat but pulled up on Chepstow hurdle debut over Christmas. Off since. Achieved nothing at Chepstow (hurdles debut) last time out.
6th	4 6th (4) (100/1 -203%) Blow Your Horn	100 100/1(-203%)	(4) Blow Your Horn 100/1, Fairly useful staying handicap on the Flat but well below that level in 2 hurdles before Christmas. Also below par back on the Flat this year and probably more one for handicaps in this sphere. Has a doubt over current form; something to prove back over hurdles.
7th	10 7th (10) (80/1 +20%) Zhang Fei	80 80/1(+20%)	(10) Zhang Fei 80/1, Fair winner on Flat but more one for handicaps in this sphere judged on his efforts at Wincanton and Newbury in recent months. Needs to improve markedly on his two hurdles efforts.
8th	6 8th (6) (80/1 -220%) Chevington	80 80/1(-220%)	(6) Chevington 80/1, Runner-up on the first of 3 outings in bumpers. Has shown a bit of promise in 2 novices at Ludlow since switching to hurdles but he's probably more one for handicaps after this. Ordinary form in two races at Ludlow since switched to hurdles.
9th	14 9th (14) (80/1 -21%) Ocean Ridge	80 80/1(-21%)	(14) Ocean Ridge 80/1, Got off the mark on the Flat at Wolverhampton last month but he's only modest in that sphere and it'll be a bit of a surprise were he to make a significant impact on this hurdle debut. Flat winner last month but he's only modest; second crack at this sphere.
10th	7 10th (7) (200/1 -203%) El Vigaro	200 200/1(-203%)	(7) El Vigaro 200/1, Unplaced both starts in Irish points and remote fourth on 19.5f course hurdle debut 18 days ago. Down in trip. Distant fourth here last month on rules debut, posting a meagre RPR.
11th	13 11th (13) (100/1 -52%) Dragonball Prince	100 100/1(-52%)	(13) Dragonball Prince 100/1, Ended his time on the Flat (for Hugo Palmer) out of form and no real promise in 2 hurdles last month. Comfortably held in two attempts over hurdles.
12th	12 12th (12) (250/1 -150%) Too Shy Shy	250 250/1(-150%)	(12) Too Shy Shy 250/1, Modest winner on Flat for John Flint but has offered little 2 hurdles for this yard since returning from an 18-month absence. A first-time tongue tie needs to transform him. Holds dismal claims on hurdles form.
13th	8 13th (8) (200/1 -100%) Gerrots	200 200/1(-100%)	(8) Gerrots 200/1, Modest Flat winner. Likely outsider on hurdle debut. Just 1-25 on Flat; brings limited potential to hurdles.

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INSURRECTION finished a creditable third behind two classy types at Taunton before finding Listed company too hot at Exeter. Pitched back into calmer waters, this looks an ideal opportunity for him to return to winning ways. Maasai Mara comfortably accounted for a subsequent dual winner on his second start over timber at Catterick and he may emerge as the main danger, although Jour D'Evasion was progressive prior to pulling up over an extended 2m4f at Huntingdon and it would be no surprise to see him bounce back.

INSURRECTION has been given a bit of time since his slightly disappointing run at Exeter in February and can bounce back to form and prove too strong for Catterick juvenile winner Maasai Mara. Jour d'Evasion may prove best of the remainder.

Back down in grade, useful INSURRECTION is the form pick. Promising hurdler Maasai Mara is feared most.

14:22 Hereford Novices Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:30 Down Royal Handicap Hurdle 20f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	15 1st (15) (6/1 +70%) O'faolains Glory	6 6/1(+70%)	(15) O'faolains Glory 6/1, Below form fourth of 16 in handicap hurdle (15/2) at this course (17.2f, heavy) 82 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Remote fourth here latest; cheekpieces now fitted and needs to improve greatly for them.
2	6 2nd (6) (7/2 -5%) Jacenry	3.5 7/2(-5%)	(6) Jacenry 7/2, Promising individual. 4/1, career best when winning 14-runner handicap hurdle at this course (20f, soft) 28 days ago. Remains of interest up 7 lb with furhter progress likely. Up 7lb for recent C&D win which looks fair; further improvement likely.
3	2 3rd (2) (16/1 -33%) Scott Lang	16 16/1(-33%)	(2) Scott Lang 16/1, Fell in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20f, good, 20/1). Off 6 months. Others more persuasive. Hasn't convinced in opening handicaps, latest when faller at Punchestown in October.
4	9 4th (9) (11/2 +8%) Stockdale	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(9) Stockdale 11/2, Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. Bit below form 20½ lengths fifth of 14 to Jacenry in handicap hurdle at this course (20f, soft, 10/3) 28 days ago. Enters calculations. Faded quite tamely over C&D behind Jacenry on latest.
5th	4 5th (4) (16/1 -33%) Tipp For Mac	16 16/1(-33%)	(4) Tipp For Mac 16/1, 7/1, tenth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20.2f, soft) 90 days ago. Now 0-11 hurdling; handicapper relenting but remains opposable.
6th	7 6th (7) (25/1 +24%) Barryroe Madam	25 25/1(+24%)	(7) Barryroe Madam 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eleventh of 20 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, heavy, 25/1) 126 days ago. Beaten a fair way in 2m4f maidens and handicap debut at Cork offered little.
7th	14 7th (14) (20/1 +50%) Noble Annys	20 20/1(+50%)	(14) Noble Annys 20/1, Fifth of 6 in claiming hurdle at Catterick (15.7f, good to soft, 18/1) 39 days ago. Back up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Wilf Storey. Tongue strap on 1st time. Some bumper promise but opposable on British hurdles form.
8th	8 8th (8) (9/1 -80%) Perfect Pupil	9 9/1(-80%)	(8) Perfect Pupil 9/1, 25/1, career best when winning 12-runner handicap hurdle at this course (20f, soft) 28 days ago. Well-judged ride for recent C&D win; 7lb rise fair enough and should again be thereabouts.
9th	10 9th (10) (12/1 +25%) Portnacoo	12 12/1(+25%)	(10) Portnacoo 12/1, Seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.6f, heavy, 11/1) 50 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Handicap form so far disappointing and still to convince over this trip.
10th	1 10th (1) (28/1 -100%) Malton Groove	28 28/1(-100%)	(1) Malton Groove 28/1, Sixth of 10 in handicap chase at Navan (23.4f, heavy, 14/1) 22 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Tongue strap on 1st time. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Plenty to find on form. Ex Gordon Elliott; not progressing, headgear added but remains opposable.
11th	11 11th (11) (150/1 -500%) Kalsman	150 150/1(-500%)	(11) Kalsman 150/1, 250/1, below form thirteenth of 20 in novice hurdle at this course (16.9f, soft) 28 days ago. Hood back on. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Poor Flat maiden and only glimpse of form hurdling came on better ground last summer.
12th	5 12th (5) (33/1 -106%) Spatman De Cerisy	33 33/1(-106%)	(5) Spatman De Cerisy 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 80/1, fifteenth of 22 in novice hurdle at Cork (16f, heavy) 99 days ago. Back up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Potential improver. Opening mark looks on the high side but unexposed.
13th	13 13th (13) (25/1 +24%) Joe's Turn	25 25/1(+24%)	(13) Joe's Turn 25/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Limerick (22.3f, heavy, 16/1) 35 days ago, behind when pulled up after 3 out. Stamina test too much at Limerick latest so drop back to 2m4f should suit.
14th	12 14th (12) (14/1 +13%) Glenabo Bridge	14 14/1(+13%)	(12) Glenabo Bridge 14/1, C&D winner. Latest win in hurdle at Fairyhouse in November. 28/1, bit below form eleventh of 24 in handicap hurdle at Naas (18.8f, soft) 10 days ago, barely adequate test. Blinkers back on. Veteran a C&D winner and now down to last winning mark so one to consider.
15th	3 15th (3) (5/1 -82%) Gamigin	5 5/1(-82%)	(3) Gamigin 5/1, Course winner. Latest win in hurdle here in December. 10/3, creditable third of 18 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, soft) 42 days ago. Back up in trip. Shortlist material. Progressive over 2m this term but not sure if this return to 2m4f will suit.

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GAMIGIN is versatile regarding the trip and, with ground conditions not expected to cause any issues, there are solid reasons to expect another big run form Noel Kelly's six-year-old. Jacenry finished sixth behind the selection over the extended two miles here at the Christmas fixture but, having returned to win over this course and distance last month, he rates a strong contender with his stamina now proven. Perfect Pupil and Portnacoo are a couple of others with solid each-way claims.

There's likely more to come from last month's course scorer JACENRY so a 7 lb rise may not prevent him following up. Noel Kelly's Gamagin is another who has tasted success here this winter and is second choice ahead of Stockdale and Spatman de Cerisy, a potential improver in handicaps for Paul Nolan.

Not too many appeal here and perhaps an opportunity for the still unexposed JACENRY to follow up on last month's C&D success

14:30 Down Royal Handicap Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Plumpton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (11/4 +50%) Let's Sail Away	2.75 11/4(+50%)	(3) Let's Sail Away 11/4, Successful on his sole outing in points but hinted at temperament - no rarity with this family - as he failed to justify support sent hurdling 7 weeks on at Doncaster. Needs to improve plenty on that showing. 2m4f point winner; ran below market expectations on hurdling debut in January.
1	1 1st (1) (4/11 +64%) Davidoc	0.363636 4/11(+64%)	(1) Davidoc 4/11, £60,000 buy after winning at the fourth time of asking in the Irish pointing field and has made a promising enough start over hurdles, not disgraced in a Class 2 19f maiden at Warwick in January fitted with a tongue tie. Has had a wind op since. This could be a good opening back in trip. Point winner; some promise over hurdles; had wind op and drier ground may help.
2	8 2nd (8) (80/1 -21%) Westmill	80 80/1(-21%)	(8) Westmill 80/1, No impact in Fontwell bumper and mares' novice hurdle here 10 months apart. Tailed off in a bumper and suffered same fate on her switch to hurdling here last month.
3	6 3rd (6) (28/1 +44%) Arenas Del Tiempo	28 28/1(+44%)	(6) Arenas Del Tiempo 28/1, Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 11.5f) for Simon Dow. Showed nothing on hurdling debut at Newbury 3 weeks ago, always behind and jumping none too fluently. Flat wins were in 2021; tailed off on hurdling debut and shouldn't be good enough.
4	9 4th (9) (5/2 +29%) Ramensky	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(9) Ramensky 5/2, Fairly useful on Flat (stays 1½m), often held back by attitude but successful in seller in August for William Haggas. Interesting now hurdling for new yard. Two Flat wins for William Haggas, the latest a seller; joined a good yard to go hurdling.
5th	11 5th (11) (50/1 +50%) Silver Bobbin	50 50/1(+50%)	(11) Silver Bobbin 50/1, Little form on Flat/in 2 races over hurdles. Flat form of little account and going the same way over hurdles.
6th	12 6th (12) (20/1 +60%) Sindri	20 20/1(+60%)	(12) Sindri 20/1, Maiden on the Flat. Too free sent hurdling at Hereford in February and well beaten twice on the level since. Hood goes on. Maiden on the Flat and tailed off on her previous hurdle start at Huntingdon when 66-1.
7th	10 7th (10) (125/1 -25%) Gosmore	125 125/1(-25%)	(10) Gosmore 125/1, Poor maiden on Flat and well beaten on hurdles debut at Kempton 4 weeks ago. Very limited on the Flat and was a 400-1 chance when tailed off on hurdling introduction.
8th	5 8th (5) (22/1 +67%) Sir Maximus	22 22/1(+67%)	(5) Sir Maximus 22/1, In the process of showing a bit more when his race ended at Fontwell last month (left behind after 3 out having tracked pace, well beaten in a share of fifth when fell last). Beaten when falling at Fontwell last month and doesn't look up to winning a maiden.

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

RAMENSKY showed ability on the Flat for William Haggas and was purchased for 23,000 pounds following his victory in a Goodwood seller in August. Now in the care of Emma Lavelle, he has been found an excellent opportunity to make a winning start in this new discipline. A wind operation is likely to bring about improvement from Davidoc, while Sanitiser and Let's Sail Away are others who warrant a place on the shortlist.

Expect DAVIDOC to have plenty of use made of him back down in trip around here and he could be hard to peg back. Gary Moore's Sanitiser, who caught the eye in a Kempton handicap when last seen, looks set to go well. Ramensky is worth a look now starting out over hurdles.

Sanitiser is much respected but DAVIDOC has ability and he might show even more this time now getting away from deep ground.

14:40 Plumpton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:57 Hereford Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 22f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (6/5 +31%) Politacus	1.2 6/5(+31%)	(1) Politacus 6/5, Bumper winner and also fourth in Grade 2 at Aintree last term. Left her qualifying efforts over hurdles behind when making a successful handicap debut with a tongue tie added at Huntingdon (20.5f, soft) last month, making all. Up 7 lb but fancied to be bang there again. Made all on last month's handicap debut and could still be very well treated.
2	5 2nd (5) (6/1 -20%) Mistral Milly	6 6/1(-20%)	(5) Mistral Milly 6/1, Showed some promise in two bumpers for Alan King and is being brought along gradually over timber, catching the eye under a very patient ride when third at Taunton (19f, heavy) 45 days ago. Another who could kick on now sent handicapping. Shaped with significant promise in all three qualifying races; makes handicap debut today.
3	4 3rd (4) (9/2 +0%) Spring Gale	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(4) Spring Gale 9/2, Midfield in a couple of bumpers 12 months ago and progressive over hurdles, making more impact than previously after 8 weeks off when second of 5 in novice at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) 4 weeks ago. Sent handicapping and she could take another step forward. Clear second in Chepstow novice last month; can progress again in handicaps.
4	3 4th (3) (9/2 +31%) Marmalade Time	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(3) Marmalade Time 9/2, Steadily progressive over hurdles, making it third time lucky at Doncaster (19.4f, heavy) last month, her jumping again awkward at times but nothing at all wrong with her attitude. Stiff task when well held on handicap debut (Grade 2) at Newbury recently but this more suitable. Well beaten in valuable handicap last time but better judged on earlier novice win.
5th	7 5th (7) (33/1 -136%) Chase Park	33 33/1(-136%)	(7) Chase Park 33/1, Wasn't disgraced when fourth back from 18 months off in a Huntingdon bumper in October and best effort over hurdles came when fourth of 10 in novice at Wincanton (15.2f, heavy) 38 days ago. Has since left Anthony Charlton and worth a market check on handicap debut. Not obviously well treated for h'cap debut but could have untapped potential over the trip.
2	2 \|U\| (2) (8/1 -78%) Queshi Bridge	8 8/1(-78%)	(2) Queshi Bridge 8/1, Lightly-raced 8-y-o who improved further on first run since leaving Edmond Kent when second of 13 in a maiden at Ludlow (21.2f, soft) in February. Ran to a similar level back down in trip on handicap debut there last month and is capable of better still (lightly raced for age). Back from long absence with two good efforts at Ludlow for new stable this year.

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

SPRING GALE showed a lot more promise on her second start since undergoing a breathing operation when runner-up over an extended 2m3f at Chepstow and pitched into a handicap for the first time off what looks a workable mark, she edges preference for her in-form stable. Huntingdon winner Politacus appears to be the main danger, even though a 7lb rise asks a question of her. Another summer jumping campaign looks to await River Of Joy and she warrants respect off what may prove to be a feasible mark judging by the pick of her novice form.

Impossible to rule out any of these but preference is for POLITACUS, who produced a performance more in keeping with her fairly useful bumper form when getting off the mark at Huntingdon last month and a 7 lb rise may not be enough to stop her from following up (runner-up that day a wide-margin winner since). Mistral Milly is open to improvement now handicapping, so she can chase the selection home, ahead of Queshi Bridge.

There is no temptation to oppose POLITACUS, who needed only to be pushed out to fend off a next-time-out winner last month.

14:57 Hereford Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:05 Down Royal Handicap Hurdle 22f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (Evens +86%) Intent Approach	0 Evens(+86%)	(5) Intent Approach Evens, 9/1, creditable eighth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Naas (15.6f, heavy) 49 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Significantly up in trip. Others have achieved more. Needs to jump better but isn't one to discount given his connections..
2	2 2nd (2) (9/1 -38%) Annaghbeg	9 9/1(-38%)	(2) Annaghbeg 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 5/4, below form fourth of 17 in novice hurdle at Ayr (20.4f, heavy) 61 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. May do better now sent handicapping. Well below form when favourite at Ayr last time, beaten 30l; needs his best.
3	4 3rd (4) (10/1 -54%) San Martino	10 10/1(-54%)	(4) San Martino 10/1, Good fourth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy, 50/1) 13 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Respected. Solid fourth back to 2m last time but these conditions will test his stamina up in trip.
4	7 4th (7) (13/2 -117%) Pipers Boreen	6.5 13/2(-117%)	(7) Pipers Boreen 13/2, Winner in hurdle at Punchestown in February. Creditable second of 12 in handicap hurdle (7/1) at Leopardstown (20f, heavy) 41 days ago. Shortlist material. A 9l runner-up at Leopardstown over 2m4f last time; 1lb rise but longer trip will suit.
5th	8 5th (8) (14/1 +0%) Squire Ohara	14 14/1(+0%)	(8) Squire Ohara 14/1, 40/1, pulled up in novice chase at Gowran (20f, heavy) 155 days ago, pulled up end of back straight. Switches from chase to hurdles. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Market check advised on handicap debut. Tongue-tie on for handicap debut after a break; worth a market check.
6th	6 6th (6) (7/1 -133%) Dgalwaygallivantor	7 7/1(-133%)	(6) Dgalwaygallivantor 7/1, Winner in hurdle at Cork in November. Creditable second of 15 in handicap hurdle (9/2) at Gowran (20f, heavy) 36 days ago. Fancied to give another good account. Solid runs in defeat over 2m4f last twice; creeping up the handicap but on the shortlist.
7th	3 7th (3) (11/1 -57%) Bestaline	11 11/1(-57%)	(3) Bestaline 11/1, Ninth of 12 in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Leopardstown (20f, heavy) 41 days ago, going in snatches. Claims on best form. Fine third at Gowran two starts ago but has to bounce back from a poor Leopardstown run.
1	1 \|F\| (1) (12/1 -60%) El Capitaine	12 12/1(-60%)	(1) El Capitaine 12/1, 10/1, first run since leaving Michael Lynch when last of 9 in handicap hurdle at Navan (20f, heavy) 43 days ago, finding little. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Well beaten on handicap debut for this yard last month but should have improved from that.

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

Dgalwaygallivantor has picked up minor money twice since breaking through at Cork and should run his race once more. PIPERS BOREEN has been much improved since going handicapping and teaming up with Conor McNamara, though, and Shane Nolan's mare could still have more to offer judging by her Leopardstown second. Annaghbeg is interesting now he steps out of maiden/novice company for the first time, with similar remarks applying to Squire Ohara.

PIPERS BOREEN is going the right way over hurdles and can register her second success. Dgalwaygallivantor and San Martino should also go well.

The proven stamina of PIPERS BOREEN can prove decisive and she is just 1lb higher than when a running on second at Leopardstown.

15:05 Down Royal Handicap Hurdle 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:15 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 25f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (10/3 +56%) Transmission	3.333333 10/3(+56%)	(1) Transmission 10/3, Low-mileage 7-y-o who has made a good start for this yard, building on Ascot handicap debut third when scoring over C&D in January. Not disgraced at Sandown next time and unable to get competitive at Uttoxeter (23.3f, heavy) las month. Down in class and looks to hold leading claims. C&D winner; tailed off the last time and he might be on a tough mark now.
2	8 2nd (8) (14/1 -40%) Broomfields Cave	14 14/1(-40%)	(8) Broomfields Cave 14/1, Point winner who justified support when opening his account under Rules in handicap hurdle at Southwell in June. Proved better than ever in recording a second win upped markedly in grade at Uttoxeter (23.3f, good to soft) in October and can figure provided he's ready to roll. Off since Oct win at Uttoxeter and has no doubt been waiting for the ground to dry up.
3	12 3rd (12) (4/1 +50%) For Gina	4 4/1(+50%)	(12) For Gina 4/1, Third handicap win of the season when seeing off 6 rivals at Fakenham (3m, soft) last month. Not up to a listed mares' race at Doncaster since but wasted no time getting back on track returned to calmer waters when runner-up at Huntingdon (25f, good to soft) last month. Below best on only previous run here but sharp tracks suit her well; not out if it.
4	6 4th (6) (7/1 -211%) Norton Hill	7 7/1(-211%)	(6) Norton Hill 7/1, Bumper winner for Jack Barber who has been steadily progressive over hurdles for Anthony Honeyball, winning pair of 25.5f handicaps at Hereford this season. Another 7 lb higher now bidding for the hat-trick but still respected returning from 4 months off. Has another 7lb to contend with but looks on the upgrade and he goes well fresh.
5th	11 5th (11) (15/2 +38%) I'm A Starman	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(11) I'm A Starman 15/2, Two C&D wins this spring and ran creditably in a deeper race when third of 10 in handicap at Newbury (24.2f, good to soft) last month. Plenty to like back at this venue. 2-2 here and ran perfectly well last time at Newbury; on the shortlist.
6th	10 6th (10) (22/1 +12%) Hunting Percival	22 22/1(+12%)	(10) Hunting Percival 22/1, Bagged his second hurdles success at Stratford in August. Largely below form since and earnt himself a squiggle with a lacklustre display over C&D (soft) 3 months ago. Best watched. He's well handicapped and returns from a break under suitable conditions.
7th	9 7th (9) (15/2 -36%) San Pedro	7.5 15/2(-36%)	(9) San Pedro 15/2, Came good for this yard with a wide-margin C&D (soft) success in February and having failed to figure under a penalty at Lingfield 10 days later, resumed winning ways over C&D (soft) last month, proving better than ever. Handicapper had a swing with 8 lb but he's respected. Successful on his last two visits here; up the weights but drier conditions will be fine.
8th	4 8th (4) (12/1 +14%) Striking A Pose	12 12/1(+14%)	(4) Striking A Pose 12/1, Revitalised lately, landing a double at Exeter in the mud. Not in remotely the same form in this more competitive affair at Uttoxeter (23.3f, heavy) 29 days ago but should find this assignment easier. Saves best for Exeter; below par latest and doubts as to whether Plumpton will suit.
9th	3 9th (3) (20/1 -122%) Moka De Vassy	20 20/1(-122%)	(3) Moka De Vassy 20/1, Finally off the mark in a 4-runner handicap hurdle at Taunton (23.9f, good to soft) in December, able to get away with a typically sloppy round of jumping in such a small field. Not in same form on both subsequent starts since, however. Blinkers replace the usual cheekpieces. He can bounce back out of nowhere and blinkers are on for cheekpieces.
10th	5 10th (5) (11/1 -22%) Royal Pretender	11 11/1(-22%)	(5) Royal Pretender 11/1, Relatively unexposed over staying trips and returned with good second at Exeter only to be pulled up at Wincanton next time. Seemed unsuited by the relative emphasis on speed at the trip at Market Rasen (23.1f, soft) in February and not out of things from a reduced mark. Below par the last twice but if back on song he should be a player on ground he likes.
11th	7 11th (7) (33/1 -65%) Fable	33 33/1(-65%)	(7) Fable 33/1, Irish point/dual hurdles winner who made it third time lucky over fences at Bangor (20.3f) last February. Disappointing since (pulled up last 3 starts), so can only be watched despite her tumbling mark. Poor of late but has got herself well handicapped if she can turn a corner.

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

NORTON HILL had little difficulty in completing a double when romping home at Hereford in December. A further 7lb rise in the ratings looks far from insurmountable for Anthony Honeyball's charge and a hat-trick could be on the cards. The biggest threat may emerge from the reappearing Broomfields Cave, who regained the winning thread at Uttoxeter in October. Although Moka De Vassy isn't the most consistent, he lurks on an attractive mark and first-time blinkers could see the six-year-old get involved.

An open-looking staying handicap with TRANSMISSION selected to come out on top back down in grade. Neil Mulholland's low-mileage 7-y-o was successful on his sole visit to this track in January and he can get the better of Norton Hill, who has been steadily progressive since joining his current yard and arrives chasing a hat-trick. San Pedro arrives in form so he can edge out For Gina for the bronze medal.

Plenty with chances in an open handicap but one who could stage a revival now back on drying ground is ROYAL PRETENDER.

15:15 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:32 Hereford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 25f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (11/2 +15%) Brianna Rose	5.5 11/2(+15%)	(5) Brianna Rose 11/2, Consistent hurdler who initially took well to chasing, scoring in a match at Uttoxeter before runner-up at Newton Abbot (25.8f) in July. However, poor efforts next 3 starts, including back hurdling in February. Has a question mark over current form; opposed.
2	1 2nd (1) (10/3 +52%) Pilot Show	3.333333 10/3(+52%)	(1) Pilot Show 10/3, In good form earlier this season, runner-up on 3 consecutive starts (at up to 26f) but pulled up twice since and clearly comes with risks attached at present. Clear second off this mark over C&D in November; possibilities on that form.
3	2 3rd (2) (7/2 -17%) Has Troke	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(2) Has Troke 7/2, Off the mark over fences when taking 5-runner handicap at Newcastle (23.4f, heavy) 19 days ago. 4 lb rise fair and must enter calculations. In-form contender who scored at Newcastle last month; solid-looking claims.
4	6 4th (6) (11/2 +31%) Family Pot	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(6) Family Pot 11/2, Dual scorer (at up to 25.2f) at this course last season but has been more miss than hit since and addition of first-time blinkers had little effect here last month. Cheekpieces back on. Suited by Hereford; inconsistent of late but is attractively handicapped.
3	3 \|F\| (3) (3/1 -60%) Glance From Clover	3 3/1(-60%)	(3) Glance From Clover 3/1, Modest winner at 26f over hurdles and getting the hang of things over fences now, off the mark over C&D in February and shaped as if still in good heart and would have been placed at worst but for crashing out at Warwick since. Likely contender. Won over C&D on most recent completed start; that form has been boosted since.
4	4 \|U\| (4) (17/2 -113%) Mortens Leam	8.5 17/2(-113%)	(4) Mortens Leam 17/2, Veteran who returned to winning ways at Stratford (22.5f) last month and posted respectable third over at Taunton (23f, soft) since. Should give another good account. In-form veteran; defied higher marks in his younger days; not ruled out.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (50/1 +24%) Earcomesbob	50 50/1(+24%)	(7) Earcomesbob 50/1, Pulled up on 6 of his last 7 starts and is readily opposed from 11 lb out of the handicap. Recent form figures are dominated by the letter P; blinkers enlisted.

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

GLANCE FROM CLOVER was a five-length victor over C&D and he still held every chance when falling with four to jump at Warwick in a class 3 event subsequently. Alastair Ralph's nine-year-old remains on the same mark and he looks worth sticking with. Mortens Leam hit the line well to finish third over 2m7f at Taunton on his latest outing and he won't mind this extra distance off the same rating. Newcastle winner Has Troke holds an obvious chance too.

GLANCE FROM CLOVER was in the process of running well in a stronger race at Warwick last month when falling 4 out and can return to winning ways. Has Troke and Mortens Leam rate the principal dangers.

The Hereford factor brings GLANCE FROM CLOVER, Pilot Show and Family Pot to the forefront of calculations.

15:32 Hereford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:40 Down Royal Handicap Hurdle 22f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (7/1 -133%) Tankardstown Diva	7 7/1(-133%)	(5) Tankardstown Diva 7/1, 16/1, second of 14 in handicap hurdle at this course (20f, soft) 28 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Just denied over 2m4f here last time on h'cap debut; up 5lb but still a big player.
2	11 2nd (11) (12/1 +0%) Plain Or Battered	12 12/1(+0%)	(11) Plain Or Battered 12/1, First run since leaving N. Dooly when 18/1, fell in handicap chase at Limerick (24.6f, heavy) 21 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Needs a couple of these to falter. In the frame a few times between hurdles and fences; has a squeak if at his best.
3	12 3rd (12) (22/1 -120%) Paddy Elvis	22 22/1(-120%)	(12) Paddy Elvis 22/1, Below form eighth of 14 in handicap hurdle (6/1) at this course (20f, soft) 28 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Others more persuasive. Well beaten the last twice including at this track and major questions to answer.
4	13 4th (13) (12/1 +0%) Elle Dorado Rock	12 12/1(+0%)	(13) Elle Dorado Rock 12/1, Eleventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Navan (20f, heavy, 7/1) 85 days ago. Yet to finish in the first four over hurdles and not easy to fancy.
5th	14 5th (14) (14/1 +44%) Flashthelights	14 14/1(+44%)	(14) Flashthelights 14/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 14/1, fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at this course (20f, soft) 28 days ago. Record of 1-19 over hurdles; well-held here the last twice; others preferred.
6th	4 6th (4) (11/1 -10%) Arthor	11 11/1(-10%)	(4) Arthor 11/1, Good fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle (17/2) at Fairyhouse (20.6f, heavy) 50 days ago. rediscovering old form. Maiden after 14 hurdle starts; not beaten far last time and has to build on that.
7th	8 7th (8) (50/1 -25%) Ballycairn	50 50/1(-25%)	(8) Ballycairn 50/1, Fairly useful winner at 20f in bumpers. Sixth of 14 in handicap hurdle (50/1) at this course (20f, soft) 28 days ago. Well beaten in two handicaps lately and has to find lots of improvement.
8th	2 8th (2) (2/1 +27%) A Great Buzz	2 2/1(+27%)	(2) A Great Buzz 2/1, Promising type. 18/1, third of 20 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, heavy) 24 days ago. More to come and leading claims. Well-bred mare showed much more on second handicap start last time; can keep progressing.
9th	1 9th (1) (4/1 +27%) Doonbeg Don	4 4/1(+27%)	(1) Doonbeg Don 4/1, Promising sort. Good fourth of 14 in novice hurdle (10/3) at Limerick (19f, heavy) 107 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to improvement. Close 4th in a Limerick maiden in December; one to consider on handicap debut.
10th	15 10th (15) (22/1 -10%) Ocean Legacy	22 22/1(-10%)	(15) Ocean Legacy 22/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (23.8f, heavy, 7/1) 159 days ago, pulled up. Dual chase winner is 0-11 over hurdles and pulled-up last time; back after a break.
11th	10 11th (10) (6/1 +8%) Mahler Appeal	6 6/1(+8%)	(10) Mahler Appeal 6/1, 7/1, respectable third of 23 in handicap hurdle at Naas (23.8f, soft) 10 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Not taken lightly. A maiden under rules but plenty of placed runs over hurdles and fences; considered.
12th	6 12th (6) (33/1 +34%) Benkei	33 33/1(+34%)	(6) Benkei 33/1, Twenty runs since last win in 2018. 50/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Navan (22f, heavy) 63 days ago. Every chance if back to best. Poor the last twice but has a chance on his second over 3m here last November.
13th	9 13th (9) (80/1 -100%) Getaway Erin	80 80/1(-100%)	(9) Getaway Erin 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, tenth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (16.2f, soft, 40/1) 40 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Ran in snatches and didn't jump well on handicap debut last time; not easy to fancy.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (100/1 -614%) Georgia Celena	100 100/1(-614%)	(7) Georgia Celena 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 250/1, twelfth of 20 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) 14 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Potential improver in handicaps. Check the betting. Best of three maiden hurdle runs came at this track; has to improve plenty on h'cap debut.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (125/1 -150%) Tony's Pet	125 125/1(-150%)	(3) Tony's Pet 125/1, First run since leaving J. J. Lambe when 100/1, unseated rider in handicap hurdle at Naas (18.8f, soft) 10 days ago. Lightly-raced maiden looks high in the weights for what he has achieved.

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

Tankardstown Diva beat Ballycairn (sixth) when denied by the smallest of margins over 2m4f here last month and the extra distance could unlock further improvement, so she ought to go close. However, preference is for A GREAT BUZZ, who is only 1lb higher than when an encouraging third at Cork. Robert Tyner's five-year-old makes only her third handicap start and she could progress to shed her maiden tag. Doonbeg Don and Mahler Appeal are others to watch out for.

A GREAT BUZZ shaped well back from a break at Cork last month and there's a race in her from a mark in the 90s on that evidence. There should be more to come from Henry de Bromhead's Doonbeg Don in handicaps so he's second choice ahead of Mahler Appeal and Tankardstown Diva.

The well-bred A GREAT BUZZ looks to be getting the hang of things now handicapping and she can improve on her third place at Cork.

15:40 Down Royal Handicap Hurdle 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:50 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (8/1 -7%) Milan Bridge	8 8/1(-7%)	(4) Milan Bridge 8/1, Posted career best when winning 9-runner handicap chase over C&D (good to soft) 118 days ago, driven clear. Fairly treated on old form and must enter calculations. Exploited his reduced mark over C&D in December; 5lb rise is fair.
2	9 2nd (9) (13/2 -30%) Born At Midnight	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(9) Born At Midnight 13/2, Proved better than ever on his last 2 starts, defying a penalty to make it back-to-back victories over C&D last month. Will need to find more again in this deeper contest, but he's thriving at present. Seeking a C&D hat-trick; up 11lb for last time but that was pretty impressive.
3	6 3rd (6) (4/1 +11%) Crystal Moon	4 4/1(+11%)	(6) Crystal Moon 4/1, Found further improvement when landing 11-runner handicap chase at Hereford (25.2f, good to soft) 90 days ago, pushed out. 12 lb higher now but it's possible we haven't seen the best of him yet. Off since January but that win was a career best; may have been waiting for this ground.
4	3 4th (3) (66/1 -371%) Innisfree Lad	66 66/1(-371%)	(3) Innisfree Lad 66/1, Back to winning ways at Doncaster in December and ran with credit when second at Hereford (25.2f) in February. Not the most consistent, however, and ran no sort of race at Warwick latest. Did win earlier this season but not as good as he was and has become hard to predict.
5th	10 5th (10) (4/1 +38%) Pedley Wood	4 4/1(+38%)	(10) Pedley Wood 4/1, 2 wins from 4 runs this season and continued his steady improvement in this sphere when second of 6 in handicap at Wincanton (25.1f, heavy, 5/4) 46 days ago. Not taken lightly. Form figures of 1122 since sent chasing; highly likely to give his running and be involved.
6th	1 6th (1) (15/2 -7%) I See You Well	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(1) I See You Well 15/2, Something of a course specialist, winning 5 times over fences and arrives on back of good second of 7 here (19.8f, good to soft) last month. Return to longer trip will suit and is one for the shortlist. Likes it here and returns to a better trip, but faces another big ask under a big weight.
7th	14 7th (14) (9/1 +36%) Delgany Monarch	9 9/1(+36%)	(14) Delgany Monarch 9/1, Won 3-runner C&D handicap this time last year and back to that sort of form when 10 lengths third of 7 to Born At Midnight at this course 34 days ago. Others look better treated, though. Course winner; record of 1-17 but the ability is there to threaten off this mark.
8th	2 8th (2) (16/1 -113%) Minella Buster	16 16/1(-113%)	(2) Minella Buster 16/1, Won 1 of his 6 starts over fences and somewhere near best when second of 6 in handicap chase at Stratford (22.6f, good to soft) when last seen 6 months ago. Warrants respect on return. Has the form to feature if bringing his 'A' game and does seem best when fresh.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (7/1 +50%) Blame The Game	7 7/1(+50%)	(11) Blame The Game 7/1, Three-time winner last season but yet to play a significant role this term. Now 3 lb below last winning mark, however, and return to quicker conditions may see him in a better light. Well handicapped on last season's form but his struggles continued at Haydock recently.
13	13 \|PU\| (13) (12/1 +14%) My Bad Lucy	12 12/1(+14%)	(13) My Bad Lucy 12/1, Won 2 of his 6 starts (at up to 24f) last season but clearly had his issues since and hasn't been since down the field at Hereford in November. Hard to weigh up right now but has low mileage and is not the worst handicapped of these.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (25/1 -108%) Atakan	25 25/1(-108%)	(5) Atakan 25/1, C&D winner early last year but lightly raced and disappointing since. Plenty to prove at present. Course winner but this season has yet to get up and running and others are preferred.

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Last-time-out Hereford scorer Crystal Moon got the better of a subsequent winner and he likely has more to come over fences. However, a 12lb rise for that victory may be enough to thwart the seven-year-old in his bid to land a double, with December C&D victor MILAN BRIDGE edging the vote. Sarah Humphrey's charge proved strong at the finish that day and he looks the better handicapped of the pair racing off only 5lb more. The hat-trick seeking Born At Midnight is sure to have his supporters too.

CRYSTAL MOON was a ready winner at Hereford last time and remains relatively unexposed over fences. He can score again. Plumpton-regular I See You Well has dropped to a handy mark and is feared most, whilst Pedley Wood and Born At Midnight are also much respected.

Provided he settles better, DELGANY MONARCH (nap) may well reverse recent course form with Born At Midnight.

15:50 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:07 Hereford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (2/5 -21%) Montecam	0.4 2/5(-21%)	(4) Montecam 2/5, Half-brother to 4 winners, notably yard's dual Champion Chase hero Altior. Has made a promising start over hurdles in 2 Doncaster events over this trip. This looks a good opening back from 77 days off. Placed in two races at Doncaster since switched to hurdles; the clear pick on form.
2	9 2nd (9) (66/1 +34%) Miss Maverick	66 66/1(+34%)	(9) Miss Maverick 66/1, Fair form when runner-up on second of 2 starts in bumpers. Well held in mares maiden completed start over hurdles (looked hard ride prior to falling last time). Best effort when second to useful mare in Uttoxeter bumper last April.
3	5 3rd (5) (9/1 -13%) Native Moon	9 9/1(-13%)	(5) Native Moon 9/1, Caught the eye in a muddling-looking novice hurdle at Taunton (19f) over Christmas, finishing with running left. Can do better. Ran well at Taunton; place possibilities, provided that form is backed up.
4	8 4th (8) (80/1 -60%) Culligran	80 80/1(-60%)	(8) Culligran 80/1, €13,000 buy. Dam, placed in bumpers/over hurdles, half-sister to useful hurdle winner/smart chaser (stayed 25f) Ramillies out of 2½m-2¾m hurdle winner Mrs Wallensky. Unplaced completed starts in Irish points, fell last time (Jan 27). Rules debutante who has ordinary-looking claims on Irish point form.
5th	1 5th (1) (100/1 -52%) Catch Catchfire	100 100/1(-52%)	(1) Catch Catchfire 100/1, €62,000 3-y-o, Dartmouth gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Unwin Vc and fair hurdler Pay The Pilot. 200/1, well held in Ascot maiden hurdle over this trip on debut 3 weeks ago, looking hard work. Unpromising debut at Ascot last month, having been friendless in the betting.
6th	6 6th (6) (10/3 +17%) Scotch On Da Rocks	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(6) Scotch On Da Rocks 10/3, £80,000 buy after winning a point in April 2021. Never looked like justifying support making belated Rules debut in a tongue strap (also had a breathing operation) at Doncaster a month ago. Probably worth another chance. Open to improvement with Doncaster reappearance under his belt.
7th	10 7th (10) (11/1 -22%) Valentia	11 11/1(-22%)	(10) Valentia 11/1, Placed on the second of 2 starts in Irish points in 2022 but well held in a Warwick bumper on Rules debut in November and remote fourth on hurdles bow here at the turn of the year. Ran encouragingly at this course (hurdles debut) last time out; interesting.
8th	3 8th (3) (100/1 -100%) League Clash	100 100/1(-100%)	(3) League Clash 100/1, Third on sole start in Irish points but little show in maiden/novice hurdle. Holds dismal claims on his hurdles efforts.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (80/1 -100%) Fort Lauderdale	80 80/1(-100%)	(2) Fort Lauderdale 80/1, Well held in bumpers (for Lucinda Russell) and Wincanton maiden hurdle. Up in trip. Has modest RPRs and needs improvement.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (125/1 -25%) After Midnight	125 125/1(-25%)	(7) After Midnight 125/1, In need of experience both starts in bumpers. Swerved and unseated rider third on hurdles debut at Ludlow when last seen. Hard to fancy after 11 months off. Not a solid option on form.

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This looks like a golden opportunity for the standard-setting MONTECAM. Nicky Henderson's five-year-old only found stablemate Bhaloo too good on his debut over hurdles at Doncaster before making the frame over the same C&D next time. He is likely to prove difficult to beat, with his main danger possibly Native Moon, who showed a lot more ability when fourth at Taunton in December. The booking of Sean Bowen for League Clash makes him the most appealing of the rest.

A good opportunity for MONTECAM to get off the mark for Nicky Henderson. He's made a good start over hurdles in 2 races at Doncaster and this looks easier returning from a break. Native Moon can do better, while Scotch On Da Rocks, who was well backed when disappointing at Doncaster first time up, is probably worth another chance.

The clear pick on hurdles form is MONTECAM. Second choice is Valentia.

16:07 Hereford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:15 Down Royal Maiden Chase 20f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	4 1st (4) (7/1 +13%) Dreal Deal	7 7/1(+13%)	(4) Dreal Deal 7/1, Useful hurdler. Eighth of 11 in handicap (50/1) at Dundalk (12f) 23 days ago. Switches from Flat to chase. Fairly useful in this sphere and not completely ruled out. Has shown ability in five chase starts and would have a squeak if returning to his best.
2	5 2nd (5) (5/4 +55%) Duffle Coat	1.25 5/4(+55%)	(5) Duffle Coat 5/4, Fairly useful chaser. 17/2, respectable second of 6 in novice chase at Gowran (20f, heavy) 36 days ago. Solid form claims. Chasing runner-up at Punchestown and Gowran (jumped left); should be closely involved.
3	9 3rd (9) (14/1 +30%) Jasmin De Cotte	14 14/1(+30%)	(9) Jasmin De Cotte 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 16/1, eighth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (22.8f, heavy) 56 days ago. Makes chase debut. Hooded for 1st time. Well beaten on handicap hurdle debut last time (keen over 2m7f); hood could help.
4	2 4th (2) (9/1 +10%) Bardenstown Lad	9 9/1(+10%)	(2) Bardenstown Lad 9/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Five wins from 18 NH runs. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Down in trip. Has quite a lot to prove. Has the rating to run a big race but lots of questions to answer on current form.
5th	6 5th (6) (4/1 +33%) Extrapolation	4 4/1(+33%)	(6) Extrapolation 4/1, Fairly useful hurdler. 3 wins from 9 runs this season. Fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle (11/4) at Cork (20f, heavy) 99 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Makes chase debut. Rated 125 over hurdles and should be capable of running respectably on chasing debut.
6th	11 6th (11) (4/1 +38%) Miss Tempo	4 4/1(+38%)	(11) Miss Tempo 4/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Fifth of 6 in novice chase at Gowran (20f, heavy, 5/1) on debut over fences 36 days ago. Needs to bouce back. Beaten a long way on chasing debut at Gowran in heavy; these conditions suit better.
7th	3 7th (3) (40/1 +0%) Brave Adam	40 40/1(+0%)	(3) Brave Adam 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 16/1, eighth of 15 in novice hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, soft) 42 days ago. Makes chase debut. Up in trip. Likely to improve for whatever he does on chasing debut.
8th	8 8th (8) (200/1 -203%) Fourbi	200 200/1(-203%)	(8) Fourbi 200/1, Pulled up in novice hurdle (125/1) at Fairyhouse (20.1f, heavy), headed 5 out. Off 15 months. Makes chase debut. Hooded for 1st time. Won a French bumper in 2019 but only four unplaced runs since; hood on; can't be fancied.
9th	7 9th (7) (200/1 -100%) Falvio	200 200/1(-100%)	(7) Falvio 200/1, Twelfth of 14 in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Punchestown (20.2f, heavy) 53 days ago. Makes chase debut. Poor over hurdles last number of starts and can't be fancied on chasing debut.
10th	12 10th (12) (100/1 -100%) Petit Dejeuner	100 100/1(-100%)	(12) Petit Dejeuner 100/1, Winner in hurdle at Limerick in November. Fourteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle (25/1) at Leopardstown (16f, soft) 42 days ago. Makes chase debut. Up in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Poor on last three runs and has loads to find on chasing debut; cheekpieces tried.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (40/1 -186%) Ballyglass Beauty	40 40/1(-186%)	(1) Ballyglass Beauty 40/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Latest win in hurdle at Listowel in September. 5/2, creditable third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (24f, heavy). Off 6 months. Switches from hurdles to chase. Unseated at the first only chase start last year; likely to improve for this run.

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NOW IS THE HOUR found a decent amount of improvement earlier in the year, getting off the mark over hurdles at Fairyhouse before following up in a Grade 2 at Haydock. The seven-year-old has since made his chasing debut, finishing second over an inadequate 2m at Cork, and stepping back up in trip is likely to see him go one better. Duffle Coat enters calculations based on his runner-up displays at Punchestown and Gowran, while others capable of being in the mix include Extrapolation and Dreal Deal.

NOW IS THE HOUR is the pick on hurdling form and shaped encouragingly when second at Cork on chasing debut. With the return to this trip in his favour, he's preferred to Duffle Coat, with Dreal Dreal a potential player if he can return to form back over fences.

Grade 2-winning novice hurdle winner NOW IS THE HOUR (nap) should be able to go one better than on chasing debut at Cork.

16:15 Down Royal Maiden Chase 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:25 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (5/2 +44%) Paddy De Pole	2.5 5/2(+44%)	(2) Paddy De Pole 5/2, Winning Irish pointer but has failed to progress since his third in a Chepstow novice (23.6f, heavy) on his hurdles bow. In first-time cheekpieces when well held at Wincanton on handicap debut on his latest outing, but it still remains early days with his leading yard. Very unexposed under rules, and this switch to good ground could make all the difference.
2	4 2nd (4) (11/4 +21%) Highway One O Five	2.75 11/4(+21%)	(4) Highway One O Five 11/4, Placed on first 2 outings in bumpers but hasn't quite reached the same level over hurdles yet. However, on his second handicap start he got back on track when sixth of 14 at Market Rasen (18.6f, good to soft) 2 weeks ago, despite needing stiffer test. One to note upped in trip. Respectable sixth at Market Rasen last month; up in trip today; still has low mileage.
3	1 3rd (1) (6/1 -50%) Shandancer	6 6/1(-50%)	(1) Shandancer 6/1, Remains a maiden but added another placed effort to his collection when third in maiden at Worcester (23f, good to soft) in August. However, he made little impression at Uttoxeter the following month, so more needed as he makes first run since leaving Amy Murphy after 7 months off. Not seen since September but starts off for new stable on a good mark; a possible.
4	9 4th (9) (100/1 -203%) Grooveur	100 100/1(-203%)	(9) Grooveur 100/1, Ludlow novice hurdle winner for Alastair Ralph back in March 2021 but has offered little at Lingfield both starts since returning from a lengthy absence. Best watched. Has struggled on both starts for new stable this year.
5th	3 5th (3) (6/1 -9%) Tellmesomethingood	6 6/1(-9%)	(3) Tellmesomethingood 6/1, Low-mileage 6-y-o who was having only his second run in a handicap when narrowly denied at this course (15.9f) in December. After a couple of lesser efforts, took a step back in the right direction when fourth at Fakenham (20f, good to soft) last time. Merits consideration. Went close here in December but not in same form since and now 0-8 over hurdles.
6th	5 6th (5) (15/2 -67%) Outside Adesa	7.5 15/2(-67%)	(5) Outside Adesa 15/2, Runner-up both outings in Irish points and, having his second try in a handicap, produced his best effort over hurdles when fourth of 13 in novice event at Ascot (23.5f, good) 3 weeks ago. Task is now to build on his latest run. Ran well for a long way when fourth at Ascot last month; this race is easier.
7th	8 7th (8) (50/1 -100%) Chief Lady	50 50/1(-100%)	(8) Chief Lady 50/1, Winning pointer but has finished well held both starts since her mid-field effort in maiden at this course (15.9f, good to soft) in November. Plenty more required as she goes handicapping after 11 weeks off. Irish point winner; yet to build upon her fairly encouraging rules debut.
8th	10 8th (10) (12/1 -50%) Beaufort West	12 12/1(-50%)	(10) Beaufort West 12/1, A while since his last win at Uttoxeter in March 2022 and hasn't made much impact in his 4 starts this season, pulled up at Fakenham (23.4f, heavy) when last seen in December. However, he lurks on a dangerous mark with blinkers now applied. Regressive 10yo who ended 2023 with a poor run; headgear switched today.
9th	7 9th (7) (28/1 -100%) Oscarsman	28 28/1(-100%)	(7) Oscarsman 28/1, Sole success came in a C&D maiden back in 2019, but he ended last season with a couple of poor efforts and pulled up both outings during the current campaign. Mark continues to fall but has enough to prove with blinkers reached for. C&D winner; lurks on a dangerous mark but needs a revival.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (25/1 -79%) Naturally High	25 25/1(-79%)	(6) Naturally High 25/1, Had to settle for a share of the spoils after proving wayward on the run-in at Fakenham (19.2f, soft) on Boxing Day. However, hasn't gone on from that effort since, again below form on his first run since leaving Gary Moore at Chepstow last month. Others more persuasive. Dead-heating for Gary Moore on Boxing Day but recent stable debut was underwhelming.

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Narrowly denied on his sole previous start here over 2m last December, TELLMESOMETHINGOOD has not shown much in the interim. That said, he has dropped back to that previous mark of 98, which could spark a revival. A consistent sort for most of last summer, Shandancer is one to note on his return for a new yard, while Highway One O Five has the potential to improve going further up in trip.

HIGHWAY ONE O FIVE produced one of his better efforts over hurdles when sixth at Market Rasen a fortnight ago and, with this step up in trip promising to suit, he can take a step forward to open his account. Tellmesomethingood bettered his recent efforts when fourth at Fakenham last month and could be the main danger, ahead of Paddy de Pole.

Preference is for OUTSIDE ADESA, who drops in grade after a creditable fourth at Ascot three weeks ago.

16:25 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:42 Hereford Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (7/2 -5%) Legionar	3.5 7/2(-5%)	(2) Legionar 7/2, Off 15 months prior to this season, but on his third outing of the campaign (first since leaving Anthony Charlton) he bounced back to his best when winning handicap at Ludlow (21.2f, soft) 12 days ago. Showed a good attitude last time and he can make another bold bid. Ludlow win (on stable debut) took hurdles record to 2-5; may have more to offer.
2	4 2nd (4) (5/1 -25%) Playtogetaway	5 5/1(-25%)	(4) Playtogetaway 5/1, Landed a pair of 2m handicaps in the first half of 2023 and resumed from 8 months off with a promising third at this course (16.2f, good to soft) in January. Should strip fitter for that and he remains capable of better with this longer trip likely to suit. Major player. Has form figures of 113 (over 2m) since handicapping; still not fully exposed.
3	3 3rd (3) (6/5 +66%) Inoui Machin	1.2 6/5(+66%)	(3) Inoui Machin 6/5, Dual bumper winner who came good at the fifth time of asking over hurdles when getting the better of El Granjero (winner of both starts since) in a C&D maiden (soft) last month. Remains lightly raced at this trip so he could still have more to offer. C&D scorer five weeks ago, collaring a rival who has scored twice here since; respected.
4	6 4th (6) (16/1 -129%) Zucayan	16 16/1(-129%)	(6) Zucayan 16/1, Stepped up on his comeback run when recording a second success at Ludlow (15.8f, good) in May. However, failed to repeat that effort at Worcester next time and he's been off for 8 months since. Others make more appeal as he goes up in trip. Something to prove in this scenario; both wins over 2m on good going at Ludlow.
5th	7 5th (7) (11/2 +21%) My Monty	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(7) My Monty 11/2, On first start for current yard, shaped better than previously when third in novice at this course (21.7f, good to soft) in January. Not in the same form next time, but soon back on track when third in C&D maiden (soft) last time. More needed making his handicap bow. Placed in C&D maiden last month; open to progress now handicapping; not ruled out.
6th	5 6th (5) (33/1 -230%) Hard Rain	33 33/1(-230%)	(5) Hard Rain 33/1, Fair hurdler/chaser at best in Ireland but well held in handicap hurdles on first 2 starts for current yard. However, with cheekpieces reapplied he fared better when runner-up in novice seller at Exeter (18.5f, heavy) 20 days ago. Task is now to build on his latest run. Runner-up in a seller last time; far from certain to go one better in this field.

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INOUI MACHIN had shown promise in some competitive contests prior to getting off the mark over hurdles over C&D last time. The unexposed six-year-old may have further improvement left to come and merits plenty of respect in this company. Legionar also won on his most recent outing, springing a surprise at Ludlow, and could prove to be the main threat to the selection, although Lemoncello should not be discounted on his UK debut.

PLAYTOGETAWAY shaped encouragingly after an absence when third at this course in January, travelling well for a long way, and he can build on that effort to resume winning ways upped in trip. Lemoncello ran to a fairly useful level in France and is respected as he makes his yard/handicap debut, with Legionar also considered.

With a 2lb rise in his mark looking manageable, INOUI MACHIN (nap) can follow up his solid C&D win. My Monty is second choice.

16:42 Hereford Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:50 Down Royal Handicap Chase 20f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	3 1st (3) (10/1 +17%) Politicise	10 10/1(+17%)	(3) Politicise 10/1, Twenty six runs since last win in 2020. 8/1, below form fourth of 8 in handicap chase at Navan (17f, heavy) 22 days ago. Below best of late, of limited appeal despite reduced mark.
2	8 2nd (8) (9/1 -38%) Don't Talk	9 9/1(-38%)	(8) Don't Talk 9/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy, 28/1) 13 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Back up in trip. Unexposed over fences and enters calculations. Now tries fences again off potentially lenient mark (15lb below hurdles mark).
3	12 3rd (12) (3/1 +40%) Tangental	3 3/1(+40%)	(12) Tangental 3/1, Fair winner at 24f over hurdles. Fourth of 13 in handicap chase (9/2) at Navan (24f, heavy) 85 days ago. One to consider. Well-backed but barely stayed 3m at Navan; chase mark remains attractive.
4	16 4th (16) (66/1 -100%) Jimli's Island	66 66/1(-100%)	(16) Jimli's Island 66/1, Modest maiden handicap chaser, ran poorly last 2 starts in 2021/22, and absent since. Back from two years absence here, can only be watched; reserve.
5th	11 5th (11) (33/1 +0%) Legacy Of Dreams	33 33/1(+0%)	(11) Legacy Of Dreams 33/1, 28/1, thirteenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (20f, heavy) 36 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Interrupted campaign; ideally wants better ground so hard to fancy.
6th	9 6th (9) (40/1 -100%) Ivar The Boneless	40 40/1(-100%)	(9) Ivar The Boneless 40/1, Tailed-off last of 6 to Ferny Hollow in Newlands Chase (250/1) at Naas (16f, heavy) 49 days ago. Back up in trip. Makes handicap chase debut. Out of depth last twice; 3lb below his hurdles mark so there may be something to work on.
7th	14 7th (14) (80/1 -142%) Land Jet	80 80/1(-142%)	(14) Land Jet 80/1, 50/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (soft) 28 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Well beaten twice here recently; wants better ground.
8th	4 8th (4) (10/3 +5%) Womalko	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(4) Womalko 10/3, Fairly useful winner at 19f over hurdles. Seventh of 9 in handicap chase (gambled-on 2/1) at this course (16.4f, soft) 156 days ago, bled. Up in trip. Blood in nostrils when disappointing favourite here in November and has had a break since.
9th	1 9th (1) (40/1 +20%) Welsh Saint	40 40/1(+20%)	(1) Welsh Saint 40/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2020. 66/1, ninth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Navan (22f, heavy) 63 days ago. Losing run since 2020; has shown nothing in four outings since November.
10th	15 10th (15) (40/1 -471%) Subset	40 40/1(-471%)	(15) Subset 40/1, One win from 29 NH runs. Pulled up in handicap hurdle (28/1) at this C&D (soft) 28 days ago, pulled up before 3 out. Switches from hurdles to chase. Cheekpieces back on. Pulled up on last month's return to action here on unsuitably soft ground; best watched.
11th	2 11th (2) (4/1 +0%) He Fitz In	4 4/1(+0%)	(2) He Fitz In 4/1, Career best when winning 8-runner handicap chase at Limerick (24.6f, heavy, 4/1) 21 days ago, digging deep. Can go well again. Last month's 3m Limerick winner now 7lb higher and drop in trip may not be ideal.
12th	7 12th (7) (10/1 +50%) Soldier Of Honour	10 10/1(+50%)	(7) Soldier Of Honour 10/1, 28/1, respectable 16¼ lengths fourth of 8 to He Fitz In in handicap chase at Limerick (24.6f, heavy) 21 days ago. Others more persuasive. Modest fourth behind He Fitz In at Leopardstown latest so plenty more needed here.
13th	6 13th (6) (11/1 +8%) Joy Of Life	11 11/1(+8%)	(6) Joy Of Life 11/1, 8/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, sixth of 11 in handicap chase at Leopardstown (28.3f, soft) 42 days ago. Back down in trip. Never sighted on Leopardstown comeback; hard to see him coming on enough to feature here.
14th	10 14th (10) (18/1 -80%) Hunt Museum	18 18/1(-80%)	(10) Hunt Museum 18/1, Last of 5 in novice chase at Punchestown (23.8f, heavy, 200/1) 105 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut and can do better. Interesting. Unexposed and worth a market check here on handicap debut.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (22/1 -144%) Dinoland	22 22/1(-144%)	(5) Dinoland 22/1, Off 7 months and 33/1, below form seventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (soft) 28 days ago. Makes chase debut. Makes handicap chase debut and could do better. Chasing debut and wants better ground.
13	13 \|PU\| (13) (28/1 +44%) Thegoaheadman	28 28/1(+44%)	(13) Thegoaheadman 28/1, One win from 38 NH runs. 33/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, pulled up in handicap chase at Thurles (20.3f, heavy) 29 days ago. Out of form; hard to fancy.

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The value may lie with TANGENTAL, who went well for a long way over further at Navan before being slightly hampered and carried right three out. The eight-year-old may have weakened into fourth on that occasion, but he was well backed and this could be the day to catch him over a more suitable distance. Twice a winner over the smaller obstacles this season, Don't Talk returns to fences off a 15lb lower mark than his timber figure so must enter calculations, along with recent Limerick scorer He Fitz In.

TANGENTAL offered more over fences at Navan when last seen 3 months ago and could be the way to go in a thin handicap. Hunt Museum is interesting now handicapping for his top owner, while Limerick-winner He Fitz In can go well again.

With a recent hurdles run under his belt it could pay to take a chance on DON'T TALK off a 15lb lower chase mark

16:50 Down Royal Handicap Chase 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Plumpton NH Flat Race (Class 5) 18f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (Evens +9%) Crazierthandaisy	0 Evens(+9%)	(1) Crazierthandaisy Evens, Out of a winning hurdler and made a promising start when third in a bumper at Huntingdon 44 days ago. Open to improvement and well capable of opening her account at the second attempt. Rallied into a close third when made fav for Huntingdon debut; can improve.
2	8 2nd (8) (17/2 -55%) Getaways Gift	8.5 17/2(-55%)	(8) Getaways Gift 17/2, Getaway filly who looked in need of the experience when fifth in bumper at Wincanton (15.2f, soft) 10 weeks ago. No surprise should she leave that effort behind. Remote 5th at Wincanton but was niggled along some way out and should come on for that.
3	3 3rd (3) (50/1 -213%) Hurley Girly	50 50/1(-213%)	(3) Hurley Girly 50/1, Shirocco mare. Dam bumper/fairly useful 17f-21f hurdle winner (stayed 25f). Not an obvious sort on paper. First foal; dam point/bumper/2m and 2m4f hurdle winner; yard 1-17 in bumpers this season.
4	5 4th (5) (33/1 -65%) Nobody's Perfect	33 33/1(-65%)	(5) Nobody's Perfect 33/1, €14,000 3-y-o, £12,000 4-y-o, Westerner filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including fair hurdler/useful chaser A Little Magic and useful 2m hurdle winner Largy Debut, stays 21f. Made frame both starts in Irish points, third last time (May 20). Beaten 35l in her first Irish point (3m) and about half that distance in her second.
5th	7 5th (7) (9/1 +10%) Chocolate Hobbnob	9 9/1(+10%)	(7) Chocolate Hobbnob 9/1, From a good family and someething to work on both starts to date, fifth at Huntingdon last time. May have a bigger performance in her. Beaten in the region of 7l in soft-ground bumpers at Fontwell and Huntingdon; more needed.
6th	2 6th (2) (4/1 +33%) Hello Cello	4 4/1(+33%)	(2) Hello Cello 4/1, €52,000 3-y-o, Jet Away mare. Dam unraced sister to fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser (stayed 3¼m) Invicta Lake. Wears tongue strap. Newcomers from yard often fancied. 52,000euros 3yo; third foal; unraced dam from pretty useful family.
7th	10 7th (10) (14/1 +44%) Taralote	14 14/1(+44%)	(10) Taralote 14/1, Kayf Tara filly. Dam (b78) ran twice in bumpers. First foal; dam twice raced in bumpers, half-sister to French winner Springa De La Mare.
8th	9 8th (9) (200/1 -100%) Santiago Sunset	200 200/1(-100%)	(9) Santiago Sunset 200/1, Dam, unraced, closely related to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Romeo Brown. Showed nothing at Kempton on debut. Never a factor when 801 at Kempton (good to soft) and headgear is soon turned to.
9th	4 9th (4) (8/1 -78%) Jakana	8 8/1(-78%)	(4) Jakana 8/1, Played up beforehand when sixth of 16 in bumper at Ludlow (soft) on her debut 139 days ago, going with little fluency but hinting at ability by the end Needs to have learnt plenty from that first experience. Sixth in a big field at Ludlow and that form has worked out encouragingly.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (28/1 -75%) Silver Hill Flyer	28 28/1(-75%)	(6) Silver Hill Flyer 28/1, Court Cave mare. Half-sister to poor/temperamental hurdler General Hubble. Dam (h98), bumper winner, sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 27f) Emmaslegend. Second foal; half-sister to 2m7f hurdle winner General Hubble; dam bumper winner.

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An eye-catcher on her debut at Huntingdon, CRAZIERTHANDAISY could not justify strong market support but compensation may await here. Nicky Henderson's charge is preferred to the well-bred newcomer Hello Cello, and Jakana, who only got going late in the piece on her debut at Ludlow last November. Getaways Gift may have been well held first time out at Wincanton, but the form of that race has worked out well in the interim and she is open to improvement.

CRAZIERTHANDAISY showed plenty of ability first time out and has the potential to improve, so she's a straightforward choice for all that Hello Cello is a notable newcomer for a stable with a good record in this sphere. Chocolate Hobbnob also makes appeal.

A chance is taken on JAKANA, who kept on for sixth in a big field at Ludlow that contained some useful horses.

17:00 Plumpton NH Flat Race (Class 5) 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:17 Hereford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 21f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (7/2 +65%) Bring The Action	3.5 7/2(+65%)	(4) Bring The Action 7/2, Show the benefit of his reappearance run over hurdles when second over fences at Doncaster in December but hasn't pushed on since. Possibilities provided he takes well to new headgear; on a very handy mark.
2	5 2nd (5) (6/1 -71%) Kings Justice	6 6/1(-71%)	(5) Kings Justice 6/1, Off the mark at Catterick in December and backed that up with good second of 6 in handicap chase there next time. Brought down on latest and remains of interest. Likely player provided he transfers recent Catterick form to Hereford.
3	1 3rd (1) (10/3 +45%) Kankin	3.333333 10/3(+45%)	(1) Kankin 10/3, Bettered form he showed over hurdles when making a winning chase debut at Huntingdon (19.9f) in October. Respectable efforts the last twice and should be on the premises. Has failed to build on Huntingdon win but looked a non-stayer over 2m7f most recently.
4	2 4th (2) (5/2 +29%) Nine Nine Nine	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(2) Nine Nine Nine 5/2, Off the mark at Leicester in January and doubled tally back at that venue last month. Remained in form since, third of 5 in handicap chase at Haydock (19.9f, soft) 15 days ago. Underfoot conditions fine and entitled to go well again. Currently in a consistent vein of form and this drop back in grade is perfect; solid.
5th	8 5th (8) (28/1 -75%) Captain Copper	28 28/1(-75%)	(8) Captain Copper 28/1, Little form and hard to fancy. Chase debutant; poor claims on his point/hurdles form.
6th	3 6th (3) (16/1 -433%) Caro Des Flos	16 16/1(-433%)	(3) Caro Des Flos 16/1, Took advantage of a career-low mark to end a long losing run in handicap chase at Market Rasen and followed up off 8 lb higher there 6 weeks ago. Hit with another 8 lb rise but clearly thriving. Bids for a hat-trick but has been absent since December; yet to score when fresh.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (11/1 -38%) Howyouplaythegame	11 11/1(-38%)	(6) Howyouplaythegame 11/1, Looked limited over hurdles and, while he initially fared better over the larger obstacles, he's lost his way of late. Maiden who has enough to prove, including stamina, over this new trip.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (14/1 -75%) Bleue Verte	14 14/1(-75%)	(7) Bleue Verte 14/1, Just poor form over hurdles to date and makes little appeal on first go over fences. Chance depends on whether she improves for the switch to fences.

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CARO DES FLOS arrives here on the back of two very impressive victories at Market Rasen late last year and the veteran merits the utmost respect as a result, despite the 129-day break. Nine Nine Nine has been running consistently well in recent months and could make the frame once again. Kings Justice edges out Kankin to be best of the rest.

KINGS JUSTICE has been in good order and was in the process of going close when brought down at Catterick last time, so he's fancied to make amends. The hat-trick seeking Caro des Flos is a threat and Nine Nine Nine can't be ruled out.

A chance is taken on BRING THE ACTION in new headgear. Nine Nine Nine is second choice.

17:17 Hereford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:25 Down Royal Handicap Chase 26f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	11 1st (11) (22/1 +12%) Weihnachts	22 22/1(+12%)	(11) Weihnachts 22/1, Blinkered for 1st time, pulled up in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (21.2f, heavy, 22/1) 81 days ago. Back up in trip. Triple chase winner has been disappointing last three starts but a chance if back to form.
2	8 2nd (8) (9/2 +36%) Marronstown	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(8) Marronstown 9/2, Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (21.6f, heavy, 5/1) 15 days ago. Up in trip. Could be on the premises again. Dual point winner is a maiden under rules but solid runs last twice; a player if he stays.
3	6 3rd (6) (5/1 +64%) Robinstown	5 5/1(+64%)	(6) Robinstown 5/1, 8/1, career best when winning 8-runner claiming hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy) 75 days ago, unchallenged. Switches from hurdles to chase. Up in trip. Different assignment now but not ruled out. Wide-margin claiming hurdle winner in January; not as good over fences as yet.
4	2 4th (2) (11/2 -38%) The Abbey	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(2) The Abbey 11/2, C&D winner. Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap chase (22/1) at Leopardstown (21.5f, soft) 42 days ago. Back up in trip. Merits respect. Two chase wins incl' over C&D; fine 4th off a break last time and a leading player.
5th	9 5th (9) (10/1 +0%) Dr Val	10 10/1(+0%)	(9) Dr Val 10/1, Fair winner at 24f over hurdles. 5/1, unseated rider in handicap chase at Limerick (22.6f, heavy) on debut over fences 107 days ago. Others make more appeal. Is 1-16 over hurdles; unseated on chasing debut last time; others preferred.
6th	1 6th (1) (10/1 -82%) Routine Excellence	10 10/1(-82%)	(1) Routine Excellence 10/1, Creditable third of 8 in handicap chase (20/1) at Fairyhouse (21.6f, heavy) 15 days ago. Back up in trip. Should go well again. Dual chase winner up to 3m; back to form with a fine 3rd at Fairyhouse last time; player.
7th	10 7th (10) (15/2 +25%) Danny The Fence	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(10) Danny The Fence 15/2, Respectable fifth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Cork (24.3f, heavy, 6/1) 24 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Not bad runs lately over hurdles; well-held handicap chase debut and others preferred.
8th	4 8th (4) (15/2 -25%) Old Soul	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(4) Old Soul 15/2, Fell in handicap chase (10/1) at Leopardstown (28.3f, soft) 42 days ago, in the process of running well at the time. Not dismissed. Unlucky to unseat two runs ago but was running well when falling last time; be involved.
9th	7 9th (7) (66/1 -32%) Amaulino	66 66/1(-32%)	(7) Amaulino 66/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2019. Pulled up in handicap chase at this C&D (good to soft, 28/1) won by The Abbey, beaten some way out. Off 11 months. Has won up to 3m4f over fences; however, has lost his form badly and others preferred.
10th	3 10th (3) (16/1 -191%) The Dabbler	16 16/1(-191%)	(3) The Dabbler 16/1, Inconsistent performer. Nineteen runs since last win in 2021. 10/3, third of 5 in handicap chase at Limerick (22.6f, heavy) 107 days ago. Potentially well treated but hard to rely on. Dual chase winner returned to form at Limerick last time and be involved after a break.
11th	5 11th (5) (9/2 -13%) Atacanter	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(5) Atacanter 9/2, 16/1, creditable second of 8 in handicap chase at Limerick (24.6f, heavy) 21 days ago, clear of rest. Well worth a chance to go one better. Maiden was just denied over 3m at Limerick last time; this longer trip fine and go well.

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In open event, marginal preference is for ATACANTER, who was a close second off a 2lb lower mark over an extended 3m at Limerick a few weeks ago. The Abbey ran well when fourth in Listed company at Leopardstown on his most recent outing and that form suggests that he may be the main threat to the selection, although Routine Excellence and Marronstown could also go well.

ATACANTER came clear of the rest when second at Limerick 3 weeks ago and, with a performance of similar merit, he might well be able to go one better. Routine Excellence and The Abbey could pose the main threats.

A C&D winner who ran a cracker on his return at Leopardstown, THE ABBEY can improve enough from that run to score.

17:25 Down Royal Handicap Chase 26f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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