There were 59 Races on Saturday 25th April 2026 across 8 meetings. There was 8 races at Sandown, 8 races at Navan, 7 races at Haydock, 7 races at Leicester, 8 races at Limerick, 7 races at Ripon, 7 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Southwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (7) (20/1 -100%)Queen Maeve |
20/1(-100%) | (7) Queen Maeve 20/1, Back to debut level when fourth beaten 6 1/4l in a maiden hurdle at Ludlow latest; trainer in form; effective 2m-2m2f on sound surface; might do better now handicapping. Interesting handicap debutante, even though Harry Skelton prefers Made U Blush. |
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2nd (2) (3/1 +33%)Made U Blush |
3/1(+33%) | (2) Made U Blush 3/1, Improved, benefitting from strong pace at sharp track landing a handicap by a length off a 44lb lower mark at Yarmouth in October; trainer in form; off a short-break; effective at 2m, acts on good to soft and good; progressive, fair mark for handicap debut. 2-3 over hurdles for new yard, bagging Listed honours at Musselburgh most recently. |
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3rd (1) (3/1 -50%)La Luna Artista |
3/1(-50%) | (1) La Luna Artista 3/1, Travelled, improved, margin exaggerated by late faller when winning Adonis Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 2) at Kempton by 13l last time; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on soft and good to firm; smart filly open to further improvement and looks on a generous mark. Readily landed the Adonis, taking record to 3-4; the class angle and has earned top weight. |
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4th (5) (10/3 +67%)Only One Blue |
10/3(+67%) | (5) Only One Blue 10/3, Ran to form on handicap debut beaten 3l off a 2lb higher mark here last time; effective 2m, acts on soft and good; consistent. Consistent; rallying second against males over C&D most recently; very solid claims. |
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5th (4) (6/1 +20%)Cloaks Of Gold |
6/1(+20%) | (4) Cloaks Of Gold 6/1, Improved up in trip after a wind op, strong at finish when winning a 4yo hurdle at Stratford by 4 1/2l last time; effective at 2m-2m3f on soft and good to soft; more to come although dropping to 2m on drying ground might not suit. Clearcut success at Stratford took her hurdles record to 2-3; improving filly. |
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6th (8) (15/2 -25%)Siorai |
15/2(-25%) | (8) Siorai 15/2, Too keen, ran to form when second beaten 4l in a maiden hurdle at Wincanton latest; effective around 2m, acts on good; possible improver on handicap debut. May progress now handicapping, especially if settling better. |
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7th (6) (11/1 -10%)The Procrastinator |
11/1(-10%) | (6) The Procrastinator 11/1, Ran to form when second beaten 9l in a novice hurdle at Chepstow latest; effective 2m, acts on heavy and good to soft; vulnerable here on handicap debut. Ran creditably against her elders last time; possibilities on handicap debut. |
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|PU| (9) (40/1 -100%)Whitletts |
40/1(-100%) | (9) Whitletts 40/1, Improved on stable debut despite late interference when 8 1/4l third in a 4yo hurdle at Chepstow most recent run; effective 2m, acts on good to soft; in fair form and more to come handicapping. Appears to have a difficult task on second start for new stable. |

LA LUNA ARTISTA was an impressive winner of the Adonis at Kempton before missing out on getting in the Fred Winter at Cheltenham. Jane Williams' filly appears to be well handicapped off 125 and quicker ground conditions aren't a concern as she won a bumper on good to firm ground at Exeter on debut. Made U Blush has to be respected after winning a Listed contest at Musselburgh, while stable companions Cloaks Of Gold and Only One Blue head the remainder.

Very solid ONLY ONE BLUE gets the vote ahead of her improving stablemate Cloaks Of Gold.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 | |
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1st (2) (11/1 -29%)Sporting Hero |
11/1(-29%) | (2) Sporting Hero 11/1, Scored by 3/4l off a 6lb higher mark at Dundalk three starts back; effective 5/6f, appears best on all-weather; lower mark on turf but bit to prove. Turf maiden ran a cracker on soft ground at Bellewstown last time and has a squeak. |
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2nd (13) (5/1 -67%)An Laochmor |
5/1(-67%) | (13) An Laochmor 5/1, Probably improved a fraction landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 5lb lower mark at Dundalk last time; suited by 5f, acts on good and soft; seeking a hat-trick. Two AW wins lately; turf maiden but has run well here; needs more but considered. |
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3rd (11) (11/2 +45%)Polar Bear |
11/2(+45%) | (11) Polar Bear 11/2, Returned to form down back from a break when fourth beaten 5l in a handicap here latest; effective 5-7f, best at 5f, suited by give in the ground; inconsistent but fair mark if building on reappearance. Sound effort here over 6f here on return off this mark; handles better ground so chance. |
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4th (1) (6/1 -20%)Poweracclaim |
6/1(-20%) | (1) Poweracclaim 6/1, Ran to form when beaten 1 1/4l in a maiden here last time; trainer in form; effective 6-7f, acts on most going; consistent, cut should suit but may prefer longer. Solid 6f here last time; has early speed so could cope with the drop in trip; considered. |
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5th (3) (10/1 -100%)Arctic Steps |
10/1(-100%) | (3) Arctic Steps 10/1, Ran to form when beaten 1 1/2l off this mark at Dundalk last time; suited by 5f; goes well up front; contender off good mark. Fine efforts in defeat on AW last twice; won on turf last year so has a shout. |
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6th (15) (16/1 +43%)Andosky |
16/1(+43%) | (15) Andosky 16/1, Poor effort down the field in a handicap at The Curragh most recent; effective 6/7f, acts on yielding and good; needs to improve after a few poor efforts. Soundly beaten both starts in soft this term; has to improve for this ground down in trip. |
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7th (6) (25/1 +11%)Edmond Halley |
25/1(+11%) | (6) Edmond Halley 25/1, Very poor effort down the field in a handicap at Dundalk most recent; plenty of speed in pedigree but seems to have lost form completely. Best efforts came in 5f-6f maidens at this track; poor since in h'caps; cheekpieces back. |
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8th (14) (12/1 +70%)Skillman Ave |
12/1(+70%) | (14) Skillman Ave 12/1, Poor effort when beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap at Dundalk last time; effective 5/6f; acts on soft and good but out of form. A 5f winner last year and 2nd over 6f here; regressive since and has to get back to form. |
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9th (16) (50/1 -52%)Apache Star |
50/1(-52%) | (16) Apache Star 50/1, Looked like something amiss when down the field in a handicap at Bellewstown most recent; effective 5f, acts on soft, good and all-weather; bit to prove after odd performance latest. Well beaten in testing ground last twice but might go better today; cheekpieces tried. |
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10th (4) (15/2 -67%)Asdana |
15/2(-67%) | (4) Asdana 15/2, Below form when beaten 2 1/2l off a 2lb higher mark at Bellewstown last time; effective 5-7f, probably best at this stiff 5f, acts on heavy and good; yet to find form this term. Fourth at Bellewstown last time; back to her winning mark so considered. |
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11th (8) (20/1 +39%)Verhoyen |
20/1(+39%) | (8) Verhoyen 20/1, Probably needed the run when down the field in a handicap at Leopardstown most recent; enjoys making it; effective 5-7f, acts on soft and good; veteran is unreliable these days but has slipped to good mark. Has run well in defeat at this track but has never won over 5f; poor last time; opposed. |
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12th (7) (13/2 +46%)Verified |
13/2(+46%) | (7) Verified 13/2, Never involved when beaten 5l in a handicap at The Curragh last time; effective 5/6f, acts on soft and good; frustrating maiden, inconsistent. Several fine efforts in defeat including here; ground-versatile; could run well on return. |
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13th (10) (14/1 +58%)Kilmood Susan |
14/1(+58%) | (10) Kilmood Susan 14/1, Made no show when down last at Bellewstown most recent; effective 5-7f, acts on good and with cut; inconsistent, flattered by maiden win. Well below best on soft ground since Cork win but should do better on this drying surface. |
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14th (5) (12/1 +33%)Nouvel Espoir |
12/1(+33%) | (5) Nouvel Espoir 12/1, Probably needed the run when down the field in a handicap at The Curragh most recent; in good form prior; effective 5/6f, acts on soft and good; should come on from reappearance run. Well beaten in soft on Curragh return but this surface will suit more; inexperienced rider. |
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15th (9) (40/1 +20%)Irish Ballet |
40/1(+20%) | (9) Irish Ballet 40/1, Below form after a poor break when beaten 8l in a handicap at Dundalk last time; probably suited by 5f and a sound surface but looks to have regressed. Third in a C&D maiden as a 2yo but well below that since including three AW runs; opposed. |
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16th (17) (50/1 +24%)Romantic War |
50/1(+24%) | (17) Romantic War 50/1, Poor effort when beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap at Leopardstown last time; effective 6/7f, suited by cut; out of form. Maiden is out of form and 9lb out of the handicap so look elsewhere. |

AN LAOCHMOR comes here fit from the all-weather and may be able to complete a hat-trick. He has done really well since joining Danny Murphy and the trainer felt he might still be nicely handicapped after his win at Dundalk at the start of the month. Arctic Steps has been knocking on the door at Dundalk and is another who is respected with Reese Holohan taking off a useful 7lb. Step Back In Time loves it here, having won four over course and distance, and is next best.

Though her recent form figures are uninspiring, KILMOOD SUSAN hasn't encountered good ground since winning a Cork maiden last year.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (2) (7/4 +22%)Ravenspire |
7/4(+22%) | (2) Ravenspire 7/4, Initially green under pressure but came clear for ready win by 3l in a novice at Southwell on debut; stays 12f; big colt, more to come. Impressed at Southwell (1m4f) last month; up against a useful opponent but can do better. |
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2nd (3) (10/1 -33%)Poker |
10/1(-33%) | (3) Poker 10/1, Bumped into a good horse but improved when second beaten 8 1/2l in a novice at Redcar second start; cheekpieces first time; middle-distance bred, would appreciate testing ground; should do better. Upped in trip and fitted with headgear for his return; needs to leave 2yo form behind him. |
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3rd (1) (4/6 +0%)Pursuit Of Love |
4/6(+0%) | (1) Pursuit Of Love 4/6, Suited by the trip and outstayed rivals when a 3l winner in a novice at Southwell on debut; suited by 12f; smart prospect. Strong finish to win a 1m3f novice at Southwell eight weeks ago; plenty more to come. |
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4th (4) (22/1 -83%)Quiet Summer |
22/1(-83%) | (4) Quiet Summer 22/1, 13,000 euros Isfahan colt; half-brother to Quian, very smart at 16f; top trainer in form but this is a tough ask. 13,000euros yearling from a good German middle-distance family; tough task on debut. |

Pursuit Of Love beat a subsequent winner when making a winning debut at Southwell in February and is bound to have lots more to offer. Poker took a step forward when second at Redcar in October and should improve for this step up in trip, but RAVENSPIRE gets the vote. Karl Burke's colt comfortably went in by three lengths on his introduction at Southwell last month and with any amount of improvement to come, he looks the one to side with.

Ravenspire should be winning more races but PURSUIT OF LOVE was strong at the finish when scoring at Southwell and can follow up.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (3) (11/1 -57%)Mr Macartney |
11/1(-57%) | (3) Mr Macartney 11/1, Fair debut 6l fourth in a maiden at Wolverhampton first-time out; sprint-bred; light-framed but should improve. Well backed into 3-1 at Wolverhampton but he never got involved; needs improvement. |
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2nd (11) (33/1 -65%)Top Cote |
33/1(-65%) | (11) Top Cote 33/1, 12 Mar; 15,000 euros Cotai Glory colt; dam smart from 7f to 9f; looks an unlikely winner on debut. 15,000gns yearling; others look more likely and he's probably best watched on debut. |
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3rd (6) (9/1 +18%)Turnstile |
9/1(+18%) | (6) Turnstile 9/1, Tired late but some promise 6 1/4l fourth in a maiden at Thirsk first-time out; speedily-bred; not the biggest but should come on for first run. Showed ability behind a useful prospect at Thirsk; key player if he can build on that. |
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4th (5) (15/8 +6%)Sky Secret |
15/8(+6%) | (5) Sky Secret 15/8, Yard won this last year; 7 Feb; 42,000 euros A'Ali colt; half-brother to No Barrier, fair at 8f; dam useful at 6f; probably need the experience. Has speedy pedigree and she needs a close look for yard that that won this race last year. |
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5th (7) (11/1 -38%)Donegal Rose |
11/1(-38%) | (7) Donegal Rose 11/1, 6 Mar; £44,000 Kodiac filly; half-sister to Captain Ciano, fair from 8f to 9f; could contend. £44,000 yearling; yard 2-3 with 2yos this season and she needs a close look on debut. |
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6th (9) (66/1 -371%)Everatease |
66/1(-371%) | (9) Everatease 66/1, Tired badly well beaten in a maiden at Wolverhampton only start; sprint-bred; didn't show much first start but may come on for the run. Big market drifter at Wolverhampton and he finished a remote sixth of seven. |
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7th (1) (8/1 -7%)From Me To You |
8/1(-7%) | (1) From Me To You 8/1, Moderate effort well beaten in a maiden at Newbury only start; speedily-bred; should improve. Didn't live up to market expectations at Newbury but he should know much more this time. |
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8th (2) (11/2 +66%)Alpha Legend |
11/2(+66%) | (2) Alpha Legend 11/2, 18 Feb; £24,000 Dubawi Legend colt; dam unraced half-sister to a useful middle-distance/stayer. £24,000 yearling; has plenty of stamina in pedigree and could be a longer-term prospect. |
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9th (12) (33/1 -65%)Postcard |
33/1(-65%) | (12) Postcard 33/1, Modest effort well beaten in a novice at Bath only start; quite speedily-bred; should improve. 16-1 at Bath three weeks ago and she finished a remote eighth of ten. |
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10th (4) (14/1 -27%)Parading |
14/1(-27%) | (4) Parading 14/1, 8 Apr; Ardad colt; half-brother to Pink Petunia, fair at 9f; dam smart at 12f; probably need the experience. Has speed and stamina in pedigree and interesting to see how he figures in market. |
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11th (10) (9/2 -13%)Indian Land |
9/2(-13%) | (10) Indian Land 9/2, 29 Feb; Land Force colt; half-brother to Tribal Craft, high-class at 14f; dam smart from 10f to 14f; top course jockey; likely to go well. Yard 20% with 2yos last season and he needs a close look on debut. |
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12th (8) (40/1 +39%)Allaboutthelunch |
40/1(+39%) | (8) Allaboutthelunch 40/1, 6 Mar; 4,000gns Mohaather colt; half-brother to Bill Silvers, smart at 10f; dam useful at 12f; tough enough task on debut. 4,000gns yearling; could be one for later on and he's probably best watched on debut. |

Better is expected from From Me To You after been fancied to give a strong account on his debut at Newbury last Friday when showing signs of inexperience, but the vote goes to DONEGAL ROSE. Her trainer has started the campaign well with his juveniles and the daughter of Kodiac commands plenty of respect on her first start. Others to consider include Parading and Sky Secret.

Clive Cox's won this last year and he may be able to repeat the trick with SKY SECRET who has plenty of speed in his good pedigree.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 | |
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1st (14) (8/13 +55%)Signora |
8/13(+55%) | (14) Signora 8/13, Ran to form when second beaten 3/4l in a maiden at Cork latest; trainer in form; effective 6/7f on most ground; big player back on better ground. Group placed on debut but beaten fav' in three runs after; may finally make breakthrough. |
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2nd (12) (7/1 -110%)Rayzera |
7/1(-110%) | (12) Rayzera 7/1, Ran to form when second beaten 6l in a maiden at Gowran Park latest; effective 7/8f; claims in this. Well beaten behind impressive winner on seasonal return; could feature with improvement. |
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3rd (6) (7/2 +22%)Expert Dancer |
7/2(+22%) | (6) Expert Dancer 7/2, Improved again up in trip 3l third in a maiden at Cork most recent run; effective 6/7f with cut; chance in this. 2.25l to find with Signora on the basis of their meeting at Cork last time; place claims. |
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4th (5) (40/1 -21%)Divine Legend |
40/1(-21%) | (5) Divine Legend 40/1, Similar level to debut well beaten in a maiden at Cork latest; effective 7f; improvement needed. Just modest improvement over debut run when seventh of 11 at Cork; much more needed. |
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5th (9) (66/1 +18%)Lamberella |
66/1(+18%) | (9) Lamberella 66/1, Bit keen but improved on poor debut beaten 9 1/4l in a maiden at Leopardstown last time; effective 8f; more to come. Took ninth on second start at Leopardstown when 125-1; improvement required. |
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6th (10) (50/1 -100%)Moon Aura |
50/1(-100%) | (10) Moon Aura 50/1, Some promise on debut despite interference well beaten in an auction race at Leopardstown only start; bred for 7f+; player in this with improvement likely. Weakened into a 12.5l eighth at Leopardstown; others appeal more. |
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7th (3) (28/1 +44%)Carmel Valley |
28/1(+44%) | (3) Carmel Valley 28/1, Moderate debut effort well beaten in a maiden at the Curragh only start; bred for 7f+; should improve. Never better than midfield on Curragh debut at 33-1; others appeal more. |
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8th (15) (25/1 -39%)White Lily |
25/1(-39%) | (15) White Lily 25/1, Built on debut effort tried in tongue-tie when 3 1/2l third in a maiden at Naas most recent run; effective 6f; this trip should be fine. Vast improvement over debut when third at Naas at 125-1 but others preferred. |
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9th (8) (40/1 -122%)Green Interlude |
40/1(-122%) | (8) Green Interlude 40/1, Yard won this last year; never showed off long break when down the field in a maiden at Dundalk most recent; top course trainer; off a short-break; effective 7f, acts on yielding; promise debut, something to prove after two poor runs. Just 2.75l behind Ridersinthesky on debut last season; didn't build on that subsequently. |
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10th (13) (11/2 -65%)Ridersinthesky |
11/2(-65%) | (13) Ridersinthesky 11/2, Below form beaten 5 1/2l in a maiden at Cork last time; in good form prior; effective 7/8f; competitive at Group level and should be winning before long. Third in opening three runs inc' in a Gr. 3; sixth on final run last season; player. |
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11th (4) (300/1 -140%)Curious Jane |
300/1(-140%) | (4) Curious Jane 300/1, Head high and unenthusiastic under pressure when down the field in a maiden at Dundalk most recent; off a short-break; sire sprinter, dam stayed 12f; has looked quirky so far. Beaten similar distances in two Dundalk runs; hard to fancy. |
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12th (2) (80/1 -100%)Billy Jean |
80/1(-100%) | (2) Billy Jean 80/1, Improved on poor debut effort upped in trip beaten 8 1/4l in a maiden at the Curragh last time; seems effective at 7f with cut; type to do better when handicapping. Improved for switch to turf last time when sixth of 13 at the Curragh; others preferred. |
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13th (1) (400/1 -100%)Ballerina Dancer |
400/1(-100%) | (1) Ballerina Dancer 400/1, Found little, poor debut when well beaten in an auction race at Leopardstown only start; bred for 7f+; might need more time. 250-1 and finished last of 14 at Leopardstown on debut. |

The well-bred SIGNORA is capable and goes well on easy ground. By Frankel and out of a Group 2 winner who has already produced two stakes winners, Aidan O'Brien's filly attained a Group 3-placing on debut last May and although a four-race maiden, comes here fit and well. Expert Dancer is also useful, but finished behind Signora at Cork recently. The 90-rated Ridersinthesky was Group 3-placed last August and finished third behind the top-class Precise in a maiden earlier that month. Dropping slightly in distance isn't ideal, though, and she also makes her seasonal reappearance on easy ground.

Although expensive to follow, SIGNORA may finally be able to make the breakthrough, having finished runner-up twice this season
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (6) (7/1 -75%)Pageant Girl |
7/1(-75%) | (6) Pageant Girl 7/1, Modest debut beaten 6l in a novice at Beverley on debut; bred for 6f+; should do better now upped in trip. Showed speed before weakening on recent Beverley debut (5f, fillies' maiden; 12-1).. |
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2nd (7) (10/1 -25%)Thunda Struck |
10/1(-25%) | (7) Thunda Struck 10/1, 22 Apr; 16,000 euros Bungle Inthejungle filly; half-sister to Rejjien, moderate at 8f; dam smart at 6f; probably best watched on debut. April foal; 16,000euros yearling; second foal from a 6f winner (including 2yo; RPR 96).. |
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3rd (1) (7/1 +13%)Mind Those Steps |
7/1(+13%) | (1) Mind Those Steps 7/1, 12 Apr; £40,000 Pinatubo colt; half-brother to Twilight Spinner, smart at 6f; dam high-class at 6f; top course jockey/trainer combination; interesting to see what market expects. April foal; £40,000 yearling; fourth foal from a Listed-placed 5f-6f winner (RPR 114).. |
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4th (2) (4/1 -45%)Navy Light |
4/1(-45%) | (2) Navy Light 4/1, 9 Feb; 50,000gns Supremacy colt; half-brother to Invincible Boy, useful at 6f; dam smart at 5f; could have a say on debut. February foal; 50,000gns yearling; third foal from a Listed-placed 5f-6f winner (RPR 95).. |
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5th (3) (2/1 +20%)Thai Ginger |
2/1(+20%) | (3) Thai Ginger 2/1, 8 Feb; 100,000gns No Nay Never colt; dam high-class at 5f at 2yo winner of Queen Mary; stable did well with its juveniles last season and this one looks interesting. February foal; 100,000gns yearling; first foal from 2021 Queen Mary Stks winner Quick Suzy. |
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6th (5) (5/2 +44%)Bluestone Lady |
5/2(+44%) | (5) Bluestone Lady 5/2, Green in preliminaries, modest debut beaten 8l in a novice at Beverley on debut; bred for 6f+; this step up in trip should help. Only eighth of 11 at Beverley (5f, fillies' novice; 9-2) ten days ago; could do better.. |
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7th (4) (40/1 -21%)Bettabebougie |
40/1(-21%) | (4) Bettabebougie 40/1, Moderate debut when 14l fourth in a novice at Southwell; likely to want 6f+; major improvement needed. Hung left-handed when last of four on recent Southwell debut (5f, novice; 10-1; btn 14l+).. |

Navy Light and Thai Ginger look the pick of the newcomers and any market support would have to be noted. However, it might be worth chancing BLUESTONE LADY in the hope that experience can win the day. She wasn't unfancied on debut at Beverley 10 days ago, despite getting a bit upset in the parade ring, and she's entitled to have come on plenty for that outing.

This can go to a newcomer. THAI GINGER, a 100,000gns yearling, is the first foal from the 2021 Queen Mary Stakes winner Quick Suzy.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (1) (6/1 +0%)Cosmic Connection |
6/1(+0%) | (1) Cosmic Connection 6/1, Improved, strong at finish on handicap debut landing a handicap by 1 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark at Chepstow last time; effective at 2m on good to soft; more to come and this stiff track will suit. Scored in tidy fashion at Chepstow (handicap debut) last time, taking rules record to 2-3. |
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2nd (9) (33/1 -65%)Race To Base |
33/1(-65%) | (9) Race To Base 33/1, Pulled up in Betfair 'National Hunt' Novices' Handicap Hurdle Final here latest; since under wind op; effective 2m, acts on good to soft and good; bounce back needed. Return to 2m looks a plus but he's still seeking first rules win away from Hereford. |
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3rd (11) (10/1 +38%)Bespoke Tailor |
10/1(+38%) | (11) Bespoke Tailor 10/1, Too much to do, poor ride tried in a tongue-tie when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Kelso latest; since had a wind op; off a short-break; effective at 2m, acts on soft and good to soft; form franked at Listed level, should find a race. Chance of gaining a first hurdles win depends on how well he responds to wind surgery. |
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4th (4) (7/1 +36%)Kocktail Bleu |
7/1(+36%) | (4) Kocktail Bleu 7/1, Had run of race from front down in class, overcame bad early error when winning a novice hurdle at Newbury by 1 1/4l last time; effective 2m-2m2f, acts on heavy and good to soft; in good form. Made all at Newbury most recently but is far from sure to get an easy lead in this field. |
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5th (5) (9/4 +65%)Minella Yoga |
9/4(+65%) | (5) Minella Yoga 9/4, Yard has won 2 of last 9 runnings of race; converted easy opening when winning a novice hurdle at Taunton by 10l last time; effective 2m, acts on any; looks a useful juvenile and opening mark is fair. Improving 4yo whose record is 3-4; scored easily at Taunton last time; major contender. |
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6th (12) (12/1 +25%)Dutch Corner |
12/1(+25%) | (12) Dutch Corner 12/1, Run of race, improved up in trip to get off the mark when winning a maiden hurdle at Newton Abbot by 3 1/4l last time; effective at 2m-2m2f on good to soft and good; more to come now handicapping up in trip off a fair mark. Scored readily at Newton Abbot last time and may improve further; yard also runs Kadastral. |
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7th (16) (11/1 +21%)Talakan |
11/1(+21%) | (16) Talakan 11/1, Ran to form but not best of rides when second beaten 2l in a novice hurdle at Warwick latest; effective 2m, acts on soft and good to soft; consistent so far over hurdles, more to come judged on French Flat form, likely get bit further. Knocking at the door; possibilities, provided he shows progress on handicap debut. |
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8th (13) (16/1 +52%)Ambiente Friendly |
16/1(+52%) | (13) Ambiente Friendly 16/1, Keen, did too much too soon when fourth beaten 11l in a novice hurdle at Plumpton latest; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on soft and good; former Derby runner-up needs to settle better over hurdles. Broadly too free for his own good since switched to hurdles; needs to settle better. |
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9th (17) (14/1 -27%)Secret Sniper |
14/1(-27%) | (17) Secret Sniper 14/1, Ran to form when second beaten 10l in a novice hurdle at Taunton latest; effective 2m, acts on good to soft and good; looks the sort with more to offer in handicaps. Related to several winners for his connections; may have potential off his opening mark. |
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10th (6) (10/1 +50%)Desertmore News |
10/1(+50%) | (6) Desertmore News 10/1, Returned to form down in class when winning a novice hurdle at Sedgefield by 1/2l last time; trainer in form; effective at 2m on good to soft; more to come. Made all in small field at Sedgefield last time; faces stiffer task in this deep handicap. |
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11th (10) (25/1 +24%)Kapitein Kool |
25/1(+24%) | (10) Kapitein Kool 25/1, Mistakes, below form up in grade well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Newbury latest; in good form prior; effective 2m-2m3f, acts on heavy and good; debut form looks good, not fully exposed. Came up well short on handicap debut last time; can be opposed. |
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12th (18) (10/1 +50%)Way Of Stars |
10/1(+50%) | (18) Way Of Stars 10/1, Ran to best, good attitude to get off the mark when winning a maiden hurdle at Taunton by a neck last time; effective 2m, acts on heavy and good; useful on Flat and this stiff 2m should suit well on handicap debut. Prevailed in second-time hood at Taunton and may have more to offer in this headgear. |
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13th (14) (80/1 -142%)Legal Weapon |
80/1(-142%) | (14) Legal Weapon 80/1, Ran to form despite a late blunders, would have gone close when fourth beaten 8l in a novice hurdle at Warwick latest; tongue-tie first time; effective 2m-2m3f, acts on sound surface; more to offer although further might suit. Chance of finding the necessary progress largely depends on the effects of tongue-tie. |
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|PU| (8) (33/1 -106%)Last Round |
33/1(-106%) | (8) Last Round 33/1, Off the mark with bit to spare, improved when winning a maiden hurdle at Fontwell by 4 1/2l last time; effective 2m-2m2f on heavy and good to soft; from a top yard and more to come handicapping now. Scored comfortably in Fontwell maiden last time; further progress is possible. |
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|PU| (19) (33/1 -32%)Love You Back |
33/1(-32%) | (19) Love You Back 33/1, Yard won this last year; well beaten when came down last in a 4yo hurdle latest; effective at 2m on good to soft and good; needs more on handicap debut. Even off bottom weight, this looks a difficult task upped in class. |

Kadastral has struggled on more testing ground than he encounters here on his last couple of starts and it wouldn't be a surprise if he were fairly handicapped off 125. Cosmic Connection was successful on his handicap bow at Chepstow a fortnight ago and is expected to be competitive along with the progressive Kocktail Bleu, but the vote goes to MINELLA YOGA. The four-year-old has enjoyed a fine start to his career, winning three of his four starts, and his trainer's decision to miss all the major juvenile races this spring might be rewarded here.

Improving COSMIC CONNECTION is first choice ahead of Wilstar and Minella Yoga in a deep handicap.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 | |
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1st (6) (17/2 -183%)Tribeca |
17/2(-183%) | (6) Tribeca 17/2, 27 Apr foal; 575,000gns Blue Point colt; half-brother to Flying Squad, useful at 8f; dam useful at 10f; one to consider but might want further. A 575,000gns yearling; by a leading sire and from a fine Moyglare damline; market check. |
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2nd (4) (5/1 +33%)Barrow Boy |
5/1(+33%) | (4) Barrow Boy 5/1, 22 Feb foal; Bayside Boy colt; half-brother to Snellen, high-class at 9f; dam smart at 10f; tough enough task on debut but good relations. Half-brother to yard's smart Group 3 winner Snellen; worth a market check. |
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3rd (3) (18/1 +0%)Arizona Raider |
18/1(+0%) | (3) Arizona Raider 18/1, Very green but minor promise late on when beaten 5 1/4l at The Curragh on debut; quite speedily-bred; attractive type who should improve. Not beaten far on Curragh debut but likely to find some of these too smart also. |
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4th (5) (11/2 -22%)King Of Cloughan |
11/2(-22%) | (5) King Of Cloughan 11/2, 6 Mar foal; 110,000 euros St Mark's Basilica colt; dam useful at 5f; top trainer and horse earned high price tag. Cost Eur110,000 as a yearling; by a promising sire; from a quality US damline; a player. |
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5th (7) (5/6 +49%)West Of Eden |
5/6(+49%) | (7) West Of Eden 5/6, Yard won this last three runnings of race; 2 Mar foal; 500,000 euros No Nay Never colt; full-brother to Dreamy Skies, useful at 6f; dam very useful at 7f at 2yo; top course trainer; likely to go well. A Eur500,000 yearling by a top sire and from a quality damline; check market. |
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6th (8) (11/1 -57%)Margot Mae |
11/1(-57%) | (8) Margot Mae 11/1, 18 Mar foal; 115,000gns Starspangledbanner filly; half-sister to New Endeavour, very smart at 7f; probaby best watched on debut. A 115,000gns yearling; by a quality sire and related to lots of winners so check market. |
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7th (2) (250/1 -213%)Amigos Legacy |
250/1(-213%) | (2) Amigos Legacy 250/1, Outpaced when well beaten in a maiden at Dundalk only start; bred for 7/8f in time; looked limited on debut over this trip. Beaten 13l on debut at Dundalk and has to do much better. |
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8th (1) (16/1 +36%)Abletai |
16/1(+36%) | (1) Abletai 16/1, 20 Jan foal; Starspangledbanner colt; dam very useful at 6f at 2yo; top course jockey. Dam a 5f winner and sibling to some useful sorts; by a quality sire; not ignored. |

There are some nicely-bred newcomers in this and TRIBECA appeals on debut. The Blue Point colt was a 575,000-pound purchase by Amo Racing as a yearling and is from a strong Moyglare family. His dam is a full-sister to multiple stakes winner Carla Bianca and a half-sister to the dam of Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Homeless Songs. Ballydoyle colt West Of Eden is by No Nay Never and is well related. Joseph O'Brien's string is flying and he introduces King Of Cloughan.

A guessing game but Tribeca and WEST OF EDEN look the two of most interest. Marginal preference is for the O'Brien-trained runner.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (2) (1/2 +38%)Symbol Of Majesty |
1/2(+38%) | (2) Symbol Of Majesty 1/2, Massive amount to do after poor start, pace collapsed but excellent effort when 3/4l winner in a novice at Chelmsford on debut; trainer in form; effective 1m, middle-distance bred, acts on AW; remarkable effort first-time out and could be smart. Did really well to win on debut (1m, AW) given she did a lot wrong; looks a good prospect. |
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2nd (4) (5/1 +38%)Chimes Of Thunder |
5/1(+38%) | (4) Chimes Of Thunder 5/1, Appeared to know job but fair debut beaten 4 1/4l in a maiden at Salisbury; top course jockey/trainer combination; effective at 7f, bred for further, acts on good; should improve. Promise on sole 2yo start for D Menuisier (7f, good); open to improvement over 1m+. |
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3rd (1) (33/1 -267%)Silken Bay |
33/1(-267%) | (1) Silken Bay 33/1, Tried in a hood, game and improved markedly when winning a maiden at Southwell by 1/2l last time; effective 1m, acts on AW; likeable attitude. Improved for a hood when springing 50-1 surprise at Southwell (1m) this month; more needed. |
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4th (5) (13/2 -18%)Forbidden Colours |
13/2(-18%) | (5) Forbidden Colours 13/2, Late headway looking rusty off a break and in need of further beaten 5l in a novice at Chelmsford last time; mile should suit, acts on fast ground and AW; good sort, still mentally immature and plenty to come. Promising 2yo debut; less good on AW return but still has time to do much better. |
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5th (3) (18/1 -13%)Brighton Beach |
18/1(-13%) | (3) Brighton Beach 18/1, Palace Pier filly; half-sister to Alkandora, high-class at 10f; dam smart at 10f; top course trainer; interesting debutant. Half-sister to six winners and should have a future; trainer also runs Chimes Of Thunder. |
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6th (8) (28/1 -75%)Sedeirah |
28/1(-75%) | (8) Sedeirah 28/1, Palace Pier filly; half-sister to Shwaimah, very useful at 7f as 2yo; dam high-class at 10f; wide draw; worth watching in the market. Dam a Group-placed 1m/1m2f winner (RPR 115); makes her debut with her trainer in fine form. |
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7th (7) (11/1 -69%)Mountain Of Light |
11/1(-69%) | (7) Mountain Of Light 11/1, 425,000gns Night Of Thunder filly; half-sister to Manara, very useful at 12f; dam smart at 6f; sales price clearly eye-catching. 425,000gns half-sister to two winners out of a useful 6f winner; market check advised. |
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8th (6) (250/1 -25%)Golden Mabel |
250/1(-25%) | (6) Golden Mabel 250/1, Hooded and modest effort well beaten in a novice at Wolverhampton only start; bred to be a miler; open to improvement. 300-1 and finished well beaten on last month's Wolverhampton debut (8.6f). |

It's hard to get away from SYMBOL OF MAJESTY, who struck at the first time of asking at Chelmsford in December and could have lots of improvement in her. The Gosdens have made an excellent start to the season and she is an exciting prospect. Silken Bay sprung a 50/1 surprise at Southwell at the start of the month and is out to prove that was no fluke, while newcomer Brighton Beach is another to keep an eye on.

Some interesting fillies on show but none more so than SYMBOL OF MAJESTY, who overcame adversity to make a winning debut in December.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (12) (12/1 -33%)Strike Red |
12/1(-33%) | (12) Strike Red 12/1, Back to better form switched to AW beaten a length off this mark at Newcastle last time; effective 6/7f, acts on any; needs to transfer all-weather form but workable mark if does. Second in Stewards' Cup last summer and runner-up at Newcastle 12 days ago; respected. |
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2nd (3) (10/3 +67%)Prince Of India |
10/3(+67%) | (3) Prince Of India 10/3, Landed a Shergar Cup Sprint by a length off a 4lb lower mark at Ascot in August; ran to form in Abernant Stakes (Group 3) last time; wide draw; effective 6/7f, acts on a sound surface; progressive in 2025. Four wins last year but his progress seems to have flattened out; others preferred. |
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3rd (4) (14/1 -17%)Kylian |
14/1(-17%) | (4) Kylian 14/1, Close to form beaten 3 1/4l off a 1lb higher mark at Pontefract last time; top course jockey; effective 5/6f, best at 5f, acts on any but suited by AW; competitive mark. Fair efforts in two runs for new yard and he could be dangerous back up in trip. |
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4th (6) (10/1 -33%)Berkshire Whisper |
10/1(-33%) | (6) Berkshire Whisper 10/1, Ran about to form off a break beaten 4l off this mark at Newcastle last time; trainer in form; effective at 6f, acts on good to firm and AW; in solid form. Placed off this mark at Newcastle latest and he's still unexposed on turf; in the mix. |
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5th (9) (12/1 +33%)Russet Gold |
12/1(+33%) | (9) Russet Gold 12/1, Too keen throughout beaten 4l off a 2lb higher mark at Ascot last time; suited by 6f, acts on good, prefers soft; seasonal debut. Returns after wind surgery but has mixed record when fresh and his last win was in 2023. |
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6th (1) (12/1 +0%)Annaf |
12/1(+0%) | (1) Annaf 12/1, Below form back from Middle East interlude beaten 6 1/4l in Cammidge Trophy Stakes (Listed) at Doncaster last time; wide draw; suited by 6/7f, acts on any; bounce back needed. Group 3 winner over 6f last autumn and he has possibilities back in a handicap. |
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7th (5) (13/2 -30%)Fast Track Harry |
13/2(-30%) | (5) Fast Track Harry 13/2, Scored by 1 1/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Newcastle penultimate start; made a bit too much use of last time; suited by 6f, acts on any; still open to further progress. Held in hat-trick bid at Kempton but he still has potential and is not ruled back on turf. |
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8th (2) (12/1 -50%)Ten Pounds |
12/1(-50%) | (2) Ten Pounds 12/1, Fraction below form beaten 4l off a 1lb higher mark at Newcastle last time; wide draw; suited by 6/7f, wants a sound surface; competitive mark still. Record of 5-12 but he was down the field at Newcastle last time; needs more after a break. |
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9th (8) (18/1 -29%)Dark Cloud Rising |
18/1(-29%) | (8) Dark Cloud Rising 18/1, Didn't get home on stiff track and easy ground on seasonal debut beaten 7l in a handicap at Pontefract last time; wide draw; suited by 5/6f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; in good form fitted with cheekpieces before a break, stiff mark. C&D winner who scored on AW in November but he needs more progress to defy this mark. |
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10th (10) (5/1 +23%)Zoulu Chief |
5/1(+23%) | (10) Zoulu Chief 5/1, Bit keen but ran to form 4l third in a handicap at Lingfield most recent run; enjoys making it; effective 6/7f, suited by fast ground and AW; in good form and chance here if ready to roll back from a break. Reliable type who is very effective on fast ground and he's respected back from a break. |
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11th (11) (7/1 +30%)Fivethousandtoone |
7/1(+30%) | (11) Fivethousandtoone 7/1, Ran to best beaten a length off a 10lb higher mark at Newcastle last time; effective 5/6f, acts on good to firm, better AW but mark reflects that; in very good heart on the all-weather and may be well handicapped back on turf. 1-26 on turf but he's been in good form on AW and he's on lower mark back in this sphere. |
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12th (7) (40/1 -100%)Roman Dragon |
40/1(-100%) | (7) Roman Dragon 40/1, Fair effort after a poor break beaten 4l off this mark at Bahrain last time; effective 5-6f, acts on soft and fast ground; in decent form in Bahrain until latest run. Chester specialist who is not easy to predict and others are preferred. |
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13th (13) (16/1 +0%)Betsen |
16/1(+0%) | (13) Betsen 16/1, Bit below form second run after a wind operation beaten 4l off a 1lb higher mark at Lingfield last time; effective 5/6f, acts on soft, good and AW; yet to find best form since breathing procedure. In good form on AW but this is a step back up in grade and his sole turf win was in 2024. |

Fast Track Harry finished down the field when attempting to land a hat-trick at Kempton last month and the return to turf shouldn't be an issue. Fivethousandtoone has been knocking on the door recently, including when runner-up at Newcastle on All-Weather Finals day, but preference is for ZOULU CHIEF. The five-year-old returns from a small break and is expected to continue his fine run of form.

Plenty have possibilities but the well handicapped STRIKE RED gets the vote ahead of Fast Track Harry and Annaf.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 | |
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1st (6) (9/4 +10%)God Of Power |
9/4(+10%) | (6) God Of Power 9/4, Made too much use of down the field in a maiden at Dundalk most recent; returning from a break; stays 8f, acts on AW; should bounce back with more conservative ride. Promise on Dundalk debut but didn't back it up, gelded since, check the market. |
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2nd (4) (17/2 +53%)Dark Leader |
17/2(+53%) | (4) Dark Leader 17/2, 65,000gns breeze-up purchase by Dark Angel; half-brother to The Wizard Of Eye, smart at 7/8f; dam moderate at 7f; not ruled out on debut. Dark Angel gelding, half-brother to Listed winner, worth a market check on debut. |
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3rd (12) (7/4 +22%)Zenford |
7/4(+22%) | (12) Zenford 7/4, Confirmed debut level 5 1/2l third in a maiden at the Curragh most recent run; effective 7f with cut; good chance in this. Third in both starts, hood worn for promising debut returns, looks the main danger. |
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4th (2) (3/1 +79%)Big Cypress |
3/1(+79%) | (2) Big Cypress 3/1, Moderate debut effort well beaten in a maiden at the Curragh only start; top course trainer; bred for 7f+; better ground here should suit, can have a say. Well beaten on testing ground on debut, bred to do better, could improve, can't discount. |
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5th (8) (16/1 +11%)Oro Blanco |
16/1(+11%) | (8) Oro Blanco 16/1, 36,000 euros breeze-up purchase by Havana Grey; half-brother to The Rebel Breen, fair at 8f; dam fair at 7f as a 2yo. Havana Grey gelding, dam placed at 7f, market best guide on debut. |
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6th (9) (22/1 +45%)Sancerre Rock |
22/1(+45%) | (9) Sancerre Rock 22/1, St Mark's Basilica colt; half-brother to Aussie View, useful at 7f as a 2yo; dam high-class at 6f as a 2yo; worth a market check on debut. St Mark's Basilica colt, dam Group 3 winner, yard in form, check the market. |
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7th (1) (200/1 -60%)Absoluteassignment |
200/1(-60%) | (1) Absoluteassignment 200/1, Poor debut well beaten in an auction race at Gowran Park only start; bred for 7f+; improvement likely but needed. Failed to beat a rival when 80-1 for Gowran debut, may need more time. |
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8th (3) (20/1 -11%)Casamorati |
20/1(-11%) | (3) Casamorati 20/1, Some promise on debut beaten 8l in a maiden at Gowran Park on debut; top course trainer; effective 10f on soft; big drop in trip not certain to suit. 11-2 but no show on debut at Gowran, yard has better chance with The Publican's Son. |
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9th (5) (125/1 +0%)Garryowen Green |
125/1(+0%) | (5) Garryowen Green 125/1, Showed little well beaten in a maiden at Dundalk only start; returning from a break; quite speedily-bred, action should suit sound surfaces; ought to improve. 100-1 and never figured on debut at Dundalk, seems safe to put a line through. |
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|PU| (10) (125/1 -150%)Shivoo |
125/1(-150%) | (10) Shivoo 125/1, Some promise on debut, albeit didn't get home when well beaten in a maiden at Leopardstown; drop in trip might suit. 22-1 and never better than midfield on debut, drops in trip, best watched. |

Assuming The Publican's Son takes up his engagement at Cork on Friday, this should be a nice opportunity for ZENFORD. Third, beaten just a length, at Leopardstown on his sole appearance as a juvenile, the Johnny Murtagh-trained gelding occupied the same position on his return in a good Curragh maiden. He may not even need to improve on that to break through here. God Of Power was disappointing at Dundalk when last seen, but he has been gelded since and did offer encouragement there on his introduction. Big Cypress has a smart pedigree and can leave an ordinary Curragh debut behind him.

THE PUBLICAN'S SON sets a pretty high standard here and he's the one to beat if taking his chance with Zenford the main danger
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (6) (11/2 +39%)Mudita |
11/2(+39%) | (6) Mudita 11/2, Good late headway on debut when third beaten 6l in a maiden at Wolverhampton; off a short-break; effective at 7f on AW; open to marked improvement up in trip. Some promise amid inexperience when third on 7f debut; up in trip; likely to improve. |
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2nd (5) (12/1 -9%)Always Blue |
12/1(-9%) | (5) Always Blue 12/1, Masar filly; sister to a Swedish 8/9f winner; makes only limited appeal on debut but trainer in form. In good hands but best watched this time unless the betting hints otherwise. |
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3rd (2) (7/2 -40%)Triumph |
7/2(-40%) | (2) Triumph 7/2, 58,000gns Ghaiyyath filly; half-sister to Lakota Sioux, smart at 10f; dam smart at 11f; could be good enough to play a leading role on debut in a race lacking depth. Good pedigree and a threat to all if the betting speaks in her favour. |
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4th (1) (10/11 +17%)Romance Spirit |
10/11(+17%) | (1) Romance Spirit 10/11, Promising debut when runner-up beaten 1/2l in a maiden at Southwell only start; effective at 8f on AW; good chance if building on debut. Promising second on 1m debut; this trip should suit better; the one to beat. |
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5th (4) (6/1 +0%)Miss Malone To You |
6/1(+0%) | (4) Miss Malone To You 6/1, No chance after bad break, creditable effort considering beaten 5l in a maiden at Lingfield on debut; returning from a break; will probably want middle-distances; workmanlike sort but should do much better. Only eighth on 1m debut but this half-sister to Big Orange has potential for longer trips. |

ROMANCE SPIRIT should take a bit of beating in this maiden. She didn't get the perfect start on debut at Southwell but caught the eye overcoming that at the business end and her running-on second went down as a promising display. With improvement forthcoming, she gets a confident vote ahead of newcomer Triumph and the returning Miss Malone To You.

Recent Southwell runner-up ROMANCE SPIRIT is the one to beat unless the betting vibes are strong surrounding newcomer Triumph.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (3) (11/4 -10%)Doyen Quest |
11/4(-10%) | (3) Doyen Quest 11/4, Below best up in grade, not helped by mistakes, when fourth beaten 21l in Mildmay Novices' Chase (Grade 1) at Aintree latest; trainer in form; effective 2m4f-3m, suited by decent ground; good chance in a weak race for the grade. Useful novice chaser who has Grade 2 form at Sandown and Windsor; one of the main players. |
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2nd (2) (11/10 +41%)Blow Your Wad |
11/10(+41%) | (2) Blow Your Wad 11/10, Outpaced, ran to form down in trip, benefitting from drop in class when winning a handicap chase at Chepstow by 2l last time; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on soft and good; leading claims in a weak race for the grade. Defied top weight in Chepstow handicap last time, looking better than ever; leading claims. |
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3rd (1) (12/1 +52%)Teddy Blue |
12/1(+52%) | (1) Teddy Blue 12/1, Pulled up in Topham Handicap Chase at Aintree latest; suited by 2m on a sound surface, just about gets sharp 2m4f; not straightforward and bit to find at weights. Two handicap wins this term but faces a stiffer task under 4lb penalty in this grade. |
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4th (5) (7/1 +65%)Mahons Glory |
7/1(+65%) | (5) Mahons Glory 7/1, Ran well for a long way back over National fences albeit comfortably held in Topham Handicap Chase at Aintree last time; enjoys making it; effective 2m4f-2m6f on soft and good; likes to dominate, could go well in weak race for grade. Consistent in handicaps for current yard but faces a harder task upped in class. |
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|PU| (6) (11/2 -65%)Matterhorn |
11/2(-65%) | (6) Matterhorn 11/2, Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; back to form when second beaten 2l in a handicap chase at Plumpton latest; enjoys making it; effective 2m-2m4f, needs a sound surface; likes the ground and step up in trip an interesting move. Ran well in notable handicap at Plumpton last time; possibilities if he stays the new trip. |

BLOW YOUR WAD has shown a strong level of form since the mid-season switch to Gary & Josh Moore and has seemingly thrived for being campaigned more aggressively. The eight-year-old finished fourth in the Ultima before winning at Chepstow and this appears to be an excellent opportunity for him to end his campaign on a high. Doyen Quest struggled to land a blow when tactics were changed at Aintree but more positive tactics over a shorter trip would play to his strengths, especially based on his second here to Salver in December. Matterhorn and Mahons Glory are noted too.

Solid-looking BLOW YOUR WAD has the best chance in a substandard edition of this prize. Doyen Quest is second pick.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (1) (4/11 +27%)Charles Darwin |
4/11(+27%) | (1) Charles Darwin 4/11, Yard won this last year; well backed, came clear very impressively when winning Norfolk Stakes (Group 2) at Ascot by 2 1/4l last time; top course trainer; effective 5/6f, acts on any; good looking colt, top-class prospect but off quite an absence. A cut above these rivals on his Norfolk Stakes defeat of the subsequent Middle Park winner. |
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2nd (7) (15/2 +25%)Silk Braid |
15/2(+25%) | (7) Silk Braid 15/2, Promising effort, travelled and quickened away pushed out when 2 1/2l winner in a maiden at The Curragh on debut; quite speedily-bred, acts on yielding but fast ground will better suit action; smart prospect. 6f Curragh maiden winner, tough task against a colt of the calibre of Charles Darwin. |
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3rd (4) (20/1 +20%)Starman Tom |
20/1(+20%) | (4) Starman Tom 20/1, Made a lot of use of but fraction disappointing failing to improve when 3l third in a maiden at The Curragh most recent run; effective 5f but 6f could suit better, acts on soft; strong sort. Maiden who failed to build on his promising Cork run when third at the Curragh last Sunday. |
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4th (6) (9/1 +0%)Kindergarten |
9/1(+0%) | (6) Kindergarten 9/1, Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; very promising effort when 3/4l winner in an auction race here on debut; should get longer in time, acts on yielding; strong sort, should improve. Winner over C&D on debut last October, should not be out of place at this level. |
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5th (3) (33/1 -175%)Frescobaldi |
33/1(-175%) | (3) Frescobaldi 33/1, Ran to form when 3l third in Star Appeal Stakes (Listed) at Dundalk most recent run; effective 7f, acts on sound surface; consistent but may have reached level. Ex-Ballydoyle, Convivial winner, unlikely to match his former stablemate Charles Darwin. |
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6th (2) (8/1 +20%)Chicago Call |
8/1(+20%) | (2) Chicago Call 8/1, Ran to form when beaten 7l in Cork Stakes (Listed) at Cork last time; acts on yielding and good; game and largely consistent. Winner and Listed-placed at two, has a run under his belt, soft ground may not have suited. |
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7th (5) (50/1 +0%)Focaccia |
50/1(+0%) | (5) Focaccia 50/1, Promising effort when third beaten 3 1/2l in a maiden at The Curragh debut; sire sprinter, dam stayed 12f; should make normal improvement. Debut third at the Curragh suggests she can win races, this looks much too demanding. |

It's hard to look past CHARLES DARWIN, who could be an exciting prospect in the sprinting division this season. The No Nay Never colt ended his juvenile campaign with an impressive success in Group 2 company at Royal Ascot in June. He wasn't seen after that but showed his well-being with an eyecatching piece of work at the Curragh a few weeks ago. Silk Braid made a good impression when winning on her debut at the Curragh in October and it will be interesting to see how she measures up. She gets a nice 10lb pull at the weights. Former Ballydoyle inmate Frescobaldi has joined Danny Murphy, who does well with sprinting types. He's another to note.

This should be relatively straightforward for the Norfolk Stakes winner CHARLES DARWIN who has been reported in good shape
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (9) (5/2 +29%)Cosi Bello |
5/2(+29%) | (9) Cosi Bello 5/2, Ran to form beaten 4l off this mark at Ascot last time seen in July; effective 7/8f, acts on good and AW; layoff to overcome. Unexposed 4yo; stable in better form now and he is one to consider after nine months off. |
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2nd (7) (9/2 -13%)Sarab Star |
9/2(-13%) | (7) Sarab Star 9/2, Poor effort down in trip to 6f and down the field in a handicap at Newcastle most recent start; in good form prior; cheekpieces first time; top course jockey; wide draw; suited by 7f, acts on fast ground and AW; return to 7f will help. Below par over 6f last time but on the up over 7f beforehand; now tries cheekpieces. |
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3rd (5) (6/1 +14%)Great Acclaim |
6/1(+14%) | (5) Great Acclaim 6/1, Probably needed the race beaten 9 1/4l in the Lincoln at Doncaster; suited by 7f, acts on good to soft and good to firm; bit to prove after two disappointing runs and blinkers was key to better form. Strong 7f handicap form in blinkers in 2025; headgear absent for return but back on today. |
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4th (3) (12/1 -20%)Cerulean Bay |
12/1(-20%) | (3) Cerulean Bay 12/1, Ran to form when 2 1/4l third in Robin Hood Stakes (Listed) at Nottingham in October; wide draw; effective at 8f, acts on any; seasonal debut main concern. Ended 2025 in fine form at 1m; may come on for this first start since October. |
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5th (6) (7/2 +30%)Khafiz |
7/2(+30%) | (6) Khafiz 7/2, Ran to form beaten 1/2l off a 1lb lower mark at Doncaster in October; trainer in form; effective 7-8f on good and AW; mark competitive. Conditions should suit and he has good record in a hood; new stable going well at present. |
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6th (10) (33/1 -65%)Darkness |
33/1(-65%) | (10) Darkness 33/1, Ran to balance of form beaten 5 1/4l in the Michael Foster Conditions Stakes at Thirsk last time; suited by 7f, acts on any; solid effort on seasonal debut. Stiff task on his return and finished well held; the absent visor remains a concern. |
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7th (1) (40/1 -233%)Henlein |
40/1(-233%) | (1) Henlein 40/1, Group performer in Australia, but has not run since beaten 10l in the Australian Guineas (Group 1) at Flemington in March 2025; retained ability to prove. Ex-Australian; Group 1 placed; absent 420 days; looks to face stiff task on British debut. |
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8th (11) (22/1 +12%)Korker |
22/1(+12%) | (11) Korker 22/1, Poor run on seasonal debut down the field in a handicap at Doncaster; effective 5/6f, acts on any ground; capable of another good run off this mark but frustrating and slow starts an issue. Doncaster return easy to excuse; on dangerous mark and 7f looks an avenue worth exploring. |
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9th (2) (12/1 -20%)Marshman |
12/1(-20%) | (2) Marshman 12/1, Disappointing favourite beaten 8 1/2l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; effective 5-7f, acts on soft, good and AW; classy sort and can bounce back but testing mark. Unexposed at 7f; better than he showed at Newcastle three weeks ago; not ruled out. |
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10th (12) (33/1 -65%)The Angel King |
33/1(-65%) | (12) The Angel King 33/1, Decent form in France and fit from a run in February; effective 7/8f, acts on soft and AW; mark stiff enough. Two 7f wins on slower ground in France; sold 36,000euros since latest run; others safer. |
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11th (8) (40/1 -233%)Croupier |
40/1(-233%) | (8) Croupier 40/1, Progressive when last seen in 2023 and close 2nd in Buckingam Palace Handicap at Royal Ascot last run; effective 7/8f, acts good to soft and fast ground (which suits best); retained ability to prove after a monster layoff. Smart handicapper for the Crisfords but he has a 1038-day absence to defy on stable debut. |
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12th (4) (8/1 +0%)Caburn |
8/1(+0%) | (4) Caburn 8/1, Ran to best up in class when 2 1/4l third in Cammidge Trophy Stakes (Listed) at Doncaster; wide draw; effective 6f, acts on good to soft and fast ground; mark still competitive. Improved effort when 3rd in 6f Listed event four weeks ago; up 3lb and stamina not assured. |

Cosi Bello finished a creditable fourth over a mile at Ascot last July and provided the son of Bated Breath is ready to go, he ought to show up well. Sarab Star will appreciate the step back up to this distance and is considered, but the vote goes to CERULEAN BAY. David O'Meara's charge faded into third over an extended mile in Listed company at Nottingham in October and could make it three wins from his last four starts in handicap company now dropped in class.

The return of blinkers should see GREAT ACCLAIM (nap) in a better light and his 7f handicap form last summer was rock solid.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 | |
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1st (13) (50/1 -25%)Queen Lioness |
50/1(-25%) | (13) Queen Lioness 50/1, Green early, finished well when penny dropped for 5l fourth in a maiden at Fairyhouse first-time out; absent for very lengthy period; wide draw; effective 12f on good; drop in trip not certain to suit. Off since sole run in June 2023, new yard now, best watched. |
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2nd (16) (9/2 +25%)Treasure Rose |
9/2(+25%) | (16) Treasure Rose 9/2, Ran to form when 1 1/4l third in a maiden at Naas most recent run; effective 8-10f, acts on sound surface; remain competitive. Knocking on the door in maidens at 7f-1m2f last season, obvious chance if fit on return. |
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3rd (14) (11/2 +15%)Senna's Girl |
11/2(+15%) | (14) Senna's Girl 11/2, Step back in right direction tried in a tongue-tie when fourth beaten 3 1/4l in a handicap at Leopardstown latest; cheekpieces first time; wide draw; effective 7/8f, acts on heavy and good; capable of a good run back in a maiden. 0-13, rated 77, good handicap run at Leopardstown latest, cheekpieces on, big player. |
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4th (6) (11/10 +37%)Spacebound |
11/10(+37%) | (6) Spacebound 11/10, Confirmed debut level when second beaten 1/2l in a maiden at the Curragh latest; effective 7f, acts with cut and on AW; form franked, leading chance here up in trip. Runner up behind smart sort on debut, ran on well over 7f latest, big chance up in trip. |
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5th (17) (66/1 +34%)Western Bandit |
66/1(+34%) | (17) Western Bandit 66/1, Far too keen, found little when well beaten in a maiden at Gowran Park only start; wide draw; needs to settle. Tailed off on debut at Gowran 16 days ago, may need more time; reserve. |
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6th (7) (15/2 -36%)Sron Na Caise |
15/2(-36%) | (7) Sron Na Caise 15/2, Bit wide, showed plenty on debut 7l fourth in a maiden at Gowran Park; trainer in form; effective 10f on soft; should improve. Kept on well over 9.5f on Gowran debut, drop in trip not sure to suit but place shout. |
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7th (15) (7/1 +68%)Torcalot |
7/1(+68%) | (15) Torcalot 7/1, Modest debut well beaten in a maiden at Naas only start; returning from long layoff; seems effective at 8f with cut; improvement likely. Modest effort on debut at Naas in March 2025, off since, watch unless market speaks. |
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8th (3) (16/1 -60%)Je Suis Celebre |
16/1(-60%) | (3) Je Suis Celebre 16/1, Lacked pace on Irish debut beaten 5 1/4l in a maiden at Dundalk last time; in good form prior; cheekpieces first time; wide draw; off a short-break; effective at 7f, acts on AW; showed plenty in Britain, chance up in trip here. Rated 73, hung left on debut for this yard on AW in Feb', cheekpieces on, more needed. |
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9th (10) (200/1 +0%)Friars Gate |
200/1(+0%) | (10) Friars Gate 200/1, Well beaten again when down the field in a maiden at Listowel most recent; wide draw; looks one for further down the line. Huge odds and ran accordingly in two 1m maidens last year, seems safe to rule out. |
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10th (8) (33/1 -106%)Tyraxes |
33/1(-106%) | (8) Tyraxes 33/1, Ran at least to form back in a maiden down to a mile 3l third in a maiden at Dundalk most recent run; effective 8-12f, all form on AW; chance at best. Raced solely on AW, 3l third over 1m at Dundalk latest, place chance if acts on turf. |
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11th (4) (50/1 +60%)Lauderdale King |
50/1(+60%) | (4) Lauderdale King 50/1, Below debut form upped in trip down the field in a maiden at Gowran Park most recent; returning from long layoff; effective at 8f on good; bounce back needed. No show in two turf maidens last year, new yard now, lacks a run, best watched. |
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12th (5) (200/1 -60%)Phidias Ovation |
200/1(-60%) | (5) Phidias Ovation 200/1, Too slow away again when well beaten in a maiden at Dundalk latest; slight drop in trip may suit but all to prove. No impact in two maidens last year, may do better when sent handicapping. |
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13th (9) (20/1 +29%)Enchanted Lady |
20/1(+29%) | (9) Enchanted Lady 20/1, 38,000 euros New Bay filly; half-sister to Cycladic, smart at 14f; dam smart at 12f; might need further than this and best watched. E38,000 New Bay filly, dam 1m2f/1m4f winner, may need further than this in time. |
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14th (1) (150/1 +25%)Ballysax Stew |
150/1(+25%) | (1) Ballysax Stew 150/1, Pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown latest; absent for very lengthy period; all to do on Flat debut. Pulled up over hurdles when last seen in Nov' 2024, best watched. |
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15th (12) (150/1 +25%)Poet's Willow |
150/1(+25%) | (12) Poet's Willow 150/1, Another poor effort dropped to 8f at Dundalk latest; yet to show any real signs of ability. Soundly beaten in 1m4f/1m maidens at Dundalk, would be a surprise winner. |

SRON NA CAISE can build on a promising soft-ground introduction earlier this month. Out of a mare who scored on debut, Ken Condon's four-year-old was well enough held in fourth at Gowran but nonetheless showed nice ability and finished ahead of some able types, including the fifth-placed Wild Sapphire, who had previously beaten today's rivals Tyraxes and Mystic Bella in March. Spacebound is also quite useful and having shown form on testing ground at the Curragh last month, looks sure to get involved.

SPACEBOUND (nap) has the strongest form on offer and while the ground is a query, this trip looks sure to suit
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (5) (9/2 -50%)Dapper Valley |
9/2(-50%) | (5) Dapper Valley 9/2, Ran to form beaten a neck off this mark at Abu Dhabi last time; probably better 6/7f than 5f, acts on any; back to better level final start in Middle East. Well treated when winning 3 of last 4 on AW/turf (6f) in 2025; good turf run in UAE latest. |
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2nd (6) (10/3 +44%)Under The Twilight |
10/3(+44%) | (6) Under The Twilight 10/3, Good effort on seasonal debut up in trip beto 7f beaten 3 1/2l off a 1lb higher mark at Doncaster last time; top course jockey; suited by 6f, probably not at best on heavy or soft; return to 6f will suit. Back on the same mark as Windsor win (6f, good to firm) last June; first run on this track. |
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3rd (1) (13/2 -30%)Justcallmepete |
13/2(-30%) | (1) Justcallmepete 13/2, Lot to do and won going away landing a handicap by 2 1/4l off a 6lb lower mark at Bath last time; effective 6/7f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; pace collapsed a bit last time but fine effort. Clear winner at Bath (extended 5f) last week; 6lb higher but this mark is not beyond him. |
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4th (2) (2/1 +27%)Wreck It Ryley |
2/1(+27%) | (2) Wreck It Ryley 2/1, Came clear pushed out landing a handicap by 6l off a 9lb lower mark here last time; effective 6f, acts on any; appeared to improve hugely last time but risky to take that literally. 2-2 over C&D, pulling well clear 12 days ago (good); needs to defy a 9lb rise. |
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5th (3) (17/2 -31%)Ormolulu |
17/2(-31%) | (3) Ormolulu 17/2, Ran to form beaten 2l off this mark at Southwell last time; effective 6/7f, acts on good to soft, fast ground and AW; in solid form. 1-1 over C&D; lacks recent run but weighted to go well on best 6f form on good to firm. |
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6th (7) (10/1 -18%)Mr Lightside |
10/1(-18%) | (7) Mr Lightside 10/1, Probably made too much use of down the field in a handicap at Bath most recent start; in good form prior; effective 5/6f on sound surface; has dropped a long way in weights. Smart 2yo; humdrum form in three turf handicaps, way back at Bath last week. |
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7th (4) (12/1 -41%)Dashing Dick |
12/1(-41%) | (4) Dashing Dick 12/1, Back to winning ways landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark at Newmarket last time; effective from 6f-8f, acts on soft, fast gound and AW; seasonal debut. Won at Newmarket (good to soft) in November; well beaten in this race on return last year. |

WRECK IT RYLEY clearly loves it here, having won both starts over C&D including when well supported on his latest outing, and the six-year-old makes plenty of appeal once again, despite a 9lb rise from the handicapper. Justcallmepete went up 6lb for scoring at Bath last Friday and is likely to get competitive along with Dapper Valley, who returns from a spell in the UAE.

This can go to DAPPER VALLEY (nap) who looked ahead of his mark on the AW in the autumn and that's certainly the case on his old form.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (2) (11/1 +31%)Edwardstone |
11/1(+31%) | (2) Edwardstone 11/1, Winner of three G1s; ran to form when 3 1/4l third in a handicap chase at Plumpton most recent run; trainer in form; best a 2m, gets 2m4f at sharp tracks, acts on any; former Tingle Creek winner not the force of old, bit to find here. Admirable veteran but perhaps needs further now; beaten twice in this contest. |
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2nd (4) (8/1 +33%)Jpr One |
8/1(+33%) | (4) Jpr One 8/1, Similar level to Ryanair although didn't travel as well when fourth beaten 17l in Melling Chase (Grade 1) at Aintree latest; effective 2m-2m4f, suited by sound surface; not sure drop in trip will suit. Return to shorter may not be an issue but he ideally needs a drop back in class. |
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3rd (6) (5/4 +75%)Solness |
5/4(+75%) | (6) Solness 5/4, Winner of three G1s; ran to very best upped in trip when second beaten a neck in Melling Chase (Grade 1) at Aintree latest; effective 2m-2m4f, suited by decent ground; good chance on form although might not get things own way. Close second in similar event at Aintree last time, showing career-best form; major player. |
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|F| (1) (50/1 +0%)Brookie |
50/1(+0%) | (1) Brookie 50/1, Well below form again down the field in Red Rum Handicap Chase at Aintree most recent; effective 2m, suited by decent ground; up against it back at this level. Difficult to place and has the worst chance at the weights back up in class. |
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|U| (7) (2/1 +0%)Thistle Ask |
2/1(+0%) | (7) Thistle Ask 2/1, Set strong gallop, jumped boldly, game when second beaten 3l in Clarence House Chase (Grade 1) at Ascot latest; effective 2m-2m3f, acts on good to soft and good; come a long way for this yard and has been freshened up, so could reverse Ascot form with Jonbon. Progressive; may reverse Ascot placings with Jonbon returned to better ground; 5-5 on good. |
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|U| (5) (7/1 +42%)Mirabad |
7/1(+42%) | (5) Mirabad 7/1, Massive improvement, sprang a shock when winning Maghull Novices' Chase (Grade 1) at Aintree by 6l last time; effective 2m, acts on good to soft and good; interesting to see if he can build on latest, likely up against it for the win. Needs to prove he can back up the form of 50-1 success in Grade 1 novice at Aintree. |

Despite finishing second yet again at Cheltenham in the Ryanair, Jonbon still displayed plenty of guts. The 10-year-old did get the better of Thistle Ask in the Clarence House but that rival comes here fresh and has every chance of reversing the form. However, it is Melling Chase runner-up SOLNESS who appeals most. He played his part in what was arguably the race of the meeting at Aintree with Grey Dawning and might be able to dominant on the front end here. It's also worth considering Mirabad, who looked a different proposition under patient tactics in the Maghull.

Back on good ground, THISTLE ASK is taken to reverse Clarence House placings with Jonbon.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (5) (10/1 -43%)Treasure Islands |
10/1(-43%) | (5) Treasure Islands 10/1, Never in it from off the pace beaten 9l in a handicap at Pontefract last time; top course jockey/trainer combination; stays at least 11f, probably be suited by further, acts on god to soft and AW; possible improver upped to 16f. Never involved on recent 1m4f handicap debut but remains unexposed now up in trip. |
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2nd (1) (7/4 -59%)No More Bolero |
7/4(-59%) | (1) No More Bolero 7/4, Back to form on return to the Flat, strong at finish landing a handicap by 3 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark at Bath last time; effective 14-17f on sound surface; respected off new mark and rider claims a handy 5lb. Ready win at Bath last week and 4lb rise if offset by rider's claim; can follow up. |
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3rd (6) (15/8 +44%)Rupert The Prince |
15/8(+44%) | (6) Rupert The Prince 15/8, Poor hurdles debut tried in cheekpieces when well beaten latest; returning from a break; effective 14-16f, acts on soft and good to firm; progressive since visored, respected back on Flat. Well held on hurdle debut for new yard but progressive on Flat last year. |
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4th (2) (5/1 +29%)Tarbat Ness |
5/1(+29%) | (2) Tarbat Ness 5/1, Bit below form off steady pace when sixth beaten 9 1/4l off 71 last time, 1lb lower here; best at 16-18f, acts on any; bounce back possible on turf. Two wins at Newcastle at the start of the year but handicapper in charge since. |
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5th (3) (12/1 -9%)Diamand De Vindecy |
12/1(-9%) | (3) Diamand De Vindecy 12/1, Outpaced, unsuited by way race developed comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Bangor-on-Dee last time; effective 14-18f on a sound surface; bit to prove back on Flat. Fit from hurdling and feasibly treated on last April's Flat form. |
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6th (4) (10/1 -25%)Zimmerman |
10/1(-25%) | (4) Zimmerman 10/1, Did struggle slightly, might not have stayed beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap at York last time; top course trainer; suited by 2m, doesn't want ground fast, acts on any other; best effort needed on return. Drew a blank in 2025 but did reach the frame on both C&D visits; off for 196 days. |
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7th (7) (80/1 -220%)Stitching Wheel |
80/1(-220%) | (7) Stitching Wheel 80/1, Again ran to a moderate level beaten 7l in a handicap at Catterick last time; tongue-tie first time; moderate in Jersey, France and so far in UK. Displayed early promise on Flat in France but hasn't shown much in Britain; tongue tied. |

NO MORE BOLERO made no mistake on his return to Flat duty at Bath and, a winner over hurdles at Ludlow in November, it could be worth sticking with James Owen's charge while he's in this sort of form. Rupert The Prince was progressive in this sphere last year and is back on the level following a lacklustre hurdling display at Newcastle. He heads the list of dangers from Tarbat Ness.

James Owen's NO MORE BOLERO is the obvious one on the back of his comfortable Bath success eight days ago.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (2) (11/10 -38%)Scandinavia |
11/10(-38%) | (2) Scandinavia 11/10, St Leger winner; yard won last three runnings of race; ran to form, game effort when winning St Leger (Group 1) at Doncaster by a neck last time; effective 1m6f-2m, ideally suited by fast ground; progressive, top-class stayer. Goodwood Cup winner, confirmed progression with St Leger triumph, Gold Cup candidate. |
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2nd (4) (33/1 +0%)Dallas Star |
33/1(+0%) | (4) Dallas Star 33/1, Ran to form when 4l third at The Curragh most recent run; effective 10-16f, acts on heavy, good and all-weather; remains in solid form and a contender. Well held in third behind Layfayette at the Curragh early this month, up against it. |
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3rd (5) (5/1 +33%)Emit |
5/1(+33%) | (5) Emit 5/1, Yard has won 2 of last 9 runnings of race; ran at least to form when fourth beaten 4 1/2l at The Curragh latest; effective 10-15f, acts on any; in decent form and may still be improving. Good form last season on home soil and in France, well below his best on reappearance. |
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4th (3) (12/1 +25%)Leinster |
12/1(+25%) | (3) Leinster 12/1, Yard has won 2 of last 9 runnings of race; well beaten, something amiss when down the field in Irish St Leger (Group 1) at The Curragh most recent; in good form prior; progressive stayer, more to come if disappointing last time. Beat Dallas Star in a 1m6f Curragh event last August, tailed off in the Irish St Leger. |
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5th (1) (2/1 +40%)Carmers |
2/1(+40%) | (1) Carmers 2/1, Below form when beaten 3 1/4l in St Leger (Group 1) at Doncaster last time; in good form prior; top course jockey; suited by 14f, acts on a sound surface; possibly a bit to come again. Queen's Vase winner with Scandinavia fifth, that rival turned the tables in the St Leger. |
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6th (6) (22/1 -57%)Layfayette |
22/1(-57%) | (6) Layfayette 22/1, Back to form up to 1m6f when winning at The Curragh by 3/4l last time; effective 10-14f, acts on any; energised after a break. Retains considerable ability and enthusiasm judged on Curragh win on first 1m6f attempt. |
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7th (7) (50/1 -100%)Sunchart |
50/1(-100%) | (7) Sunchart 50/1, Ran about to form on seasonal debut when 5l third in Devoy Stakes (Listed) at Naas most recent run; effective 10-13f, prefers some give; entitled to come on from reappearance. Durable sort, suited by testing conditions, drying ground against him. |

Connections will be hoping that SCANDINAVIA can become the latest Ballydoyle star performer in the staying division and he looks hard to oppose on his comeback run. The Justify colt beat his older stablemate Illinois in the Goodwood Cup last season before running out a game winner of the St Leger. He goes down the Kyprios route by starting his campaign here. Carmers wasn't beaten far behind the selection when fifth at Doncaster. He's still fairly unexposed and could improve again this year. Emit was a little disappointing on his return, but may improve a bit from that outing.

Goodwood Cup winner SCANDINAVIA confirmed his high-class staying credentials in the St Leger and can uphold form with Carmers
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (6) (8/1 -78%)Empire Of Light |
8/1(-78%) | (6) Empire Of Light 8/1, Back to winning ways, step back up in trip suited landing a 10f handicap by 1 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark at Chester last time; effective 1m-10f, acts on any; in solid form at the end of 2025. Made all to win at Chester (10.3f, heavy) 218 days ago; this is tougher up 4lb after break. |
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2nd (9) (10/1 +70%)Due To Henry |
10/1(+70%) | (9) Due To Henry 10/1, Never involved down the field in a handicap at Pontefract most recent start; suited by 10f, acts on good, likes give; mark stiff and breathing issue still a worry. Did well in 2024 but last season was difficult; returns with a point to prove. |
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3rd (8) (18/1 -13%)Cancelled |
18/1(-13%) | (8) Cancelled 18/1, Made too much use of down in trip to a mile on reappearance when fourth beaten 9l in a handicap at Southwell latest; effective at 10/11f, acts on sound surface; should come on for return run and 10f will suit better. Not at her best last month; down in the weights and today's return to turf should suit. |
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4th (1) (11/4 +8%)Cavolo Nero |
11/4(+8%) | (1) Cavolo Nero 11/4, Ridden to stay and decent effort up to 10f when 4 1/4l third in a handicap at Nottingham most recent run; suited by 7/8f, probably stays 10f, acts on heavy, good and AW; capable of returning to best second try at trip. Good 2nd on AW return last month; poorly positioned when 3rd over 1m2f latest; solid. |
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5th (3) (40/1 -21%)Naples |
40/1(-21%) | (3) Naples 40/1, Probably needed race on reappearance down the field in a handicap at Doncaster; in good form prior; effective 1m, acts on heavy and good; very useful in maidens and mark looks generous but bit to prove in handicaps. 1m maiden win in Ireland came on soft ground; well beaten on stable debut; new trip today. |
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6th (7) (3/1 +0%)Ted Le Saux |
3/1(+0%) | (7) Ted Le Saux 3/1, Somewhat eased once wasn't going to win and close to form 6 1/2l third in a novice at Wolverhampton most recent run; trainer in form; effective 8-10f, acts on AW; consistent. 1m win in January; probably best to forgive latest defeat; now handicapping with potential. |
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7th (5) (16/1 0%)Roarin' Success |
16/1(0%) | (5) Roarin' Success 16/1, Made plenty of use of back from a wind operation up to 12f when fourth beaten 10l in a handicap at Thirsk latest; suited by 9/10f, acts on any; retained ability to prove. On a fair mark and dropping back in trip could help; others are more persuasive though. |
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8th (2) (5/2 +17%)Winter Flower |
5/2(+17%) | (2) Winter Flower 5/2, Looked short of pace back at 10f beaten 3l off this mark at Lingfield last time; top course jockey/trainer combination; effective 10-12f, acts on good to soft and AW; still somewhat unexposed. Lightly raced filly; conditions should be fine and drop back in class will help; chance. |

Empire Of Light has won at this venue in the past and is worth noting on his reappearance having made all at Chester when last seen in September. The verdict is for WINTER FLOWER, though, as she remains an unexposed quantity and could improve as a four-year-old back on the grass. Cavolo Nero is another to bear in mind, likewise Ted Le Saux.

This may rest between the 4yo contingent with CAVOLO NERO preferred to Winter Flower and Ted Le Saux.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 | |
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1st (12) (16/5 +20%)Electric Night |
16/5(+20%) | (12) Electric Night 16/5, Probably ran to form on handicap debut beaten 3 1/4l off a 2lb higher mark at Dundalk last time; top course trainer; wide draw; off a short-break; effective 7f, acts on AW; mark may be a fraction stiff. Some decent efforts in defeat at Dundalk; makes turf debut and trip should suit. |
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2nd (15) (12/1 +0%)Nicky Larson |
12/1(+0%) | (15) Nicky Larson 12/1, Improved beaten 7 1/2l in a maiden at Gowran Park last time; effective 8f on soft; might do better now handicapping. Moderate maiden form; may do better now entering handicaps. |
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3rd (8) (8/1 -100%)Bella Colombia |
8/1(-100%) | (8) Bella Colombia 8/1, Ran to form for first win since debut back up in trip landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off a 3lb lower mark at Dundalk last time; off a short-break; effective 8f, acts with cut and on AW; can go well again off new mark. Added second AW win last month off 3lb lower at Dundalk; could go well. |
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4th (14) (3/1 +63%)Glamazon |
3/1(+63%) | (14) Glamazon 3/1, Ran to form beaten 7 1/2l in a handicap at Bellewstown last time; wide draw; effective 5-8f on soft and good; chance if building on latest. Consistent in defeat on turf last season; good attitude to finish fifth on seasonal return. |
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5th (5) (14/1 +44%)La Tulipe Noire |
14/1(+44%) | (5) La Tulipe Noire 14/1, Again below form down the field in a handicap at Gowran Park most recent; suited by 7/8f, likes plenty of give; needs more. Successful twice last autumn; capable of more than she has shown in two outings this term. |
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6th (6) (10/1 -67%)Lady Arwen |
10/1(-67%) | (6) Lady Arwen 10/1, Bit keen but ran to form, good attitude landing a handicap by a short-head off a 4lb lower mark at Gowran Park last time; effective 7/8f, acts on soft and good; chance again off new mark. Gowran winner last time but form doesn't look great; mark still okay if improving. |
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7th (1) (14/1 -40%)Loingseoir |
14/1(-40%) | (1) Loingseoir 14/1, Ran to form beaten 4l off this mark at the Curragh last time; effective 7-9f, acts on heavy and good; chance in this. Seven-time winner wasn't disgraced on seasonal return; could improve. |
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8th (11) (16/1 +36%)Deuteronomy |
16/1(+36%) | (11) Deuteronomy 16/1, Step back in right direction down the field in a handicap at Gowran Park most recent; usually held up; effective at 8-9f, suited by cut, acts on good; needs more. Won three on the bounce last term after addition of headgear and blinkers go back on now. |
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9th (9) (8/1 +43%)Burford Beauty |
8/1(+43%) | (9) Burford Beauty 8/1, Never dangerous beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap at Dundalk last time; wide draw; effective 7/8f, acts on good and AW; needs more in handicaps. Just fair form in h'caps but mark is dropping; fifth of 13 when last seen on turf. |
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10th (13) (14/1 +44%)Linger For Longer |
14/1(+44%) | (13) Linger For Longer 14/1, Well beaten in a handicap at Listowel most recent; acts on any, effective 7f; out of form in 2025 but returns off a much reduced mark. Three-time winner was below par last year; attractive mark if returning to form. |
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11th (4) (18/1 -50%)Medieval Night |
18/1(-50%) | (4) Medieval Night 18/1, Well beaten beaten 6l in a handicap at Cork last time; effective 8-9f on soft and good; worth another chance in handicaps. Took second spot on h'cap debut after a break last term; maybe this is time to catch him. |
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12th (2) (12/1 -167%)Moyassr |
12/1(-167%) | (2) Moyassr 12/1, Ran to form fifth beaten 3l off 77 last time, 9lb lower here; off a short-break; effective 7-10f, acts on good and AW; in fine form, respected back on turf. Three wins on AW over winter; 0-10 on this surface and 9lb lower on it; not ruled out. |
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13th (7) (40/1 +0%)Mags |
40/1(+0%) | (7) Mags 40/1, Made too much use of, below form down the field in a handicap at Leopardstown most recent; hood first time; returning from long layoff; effective 7/8f on sound surface; might need this. Off the mark at Dundalk in Nov' 2024; finished last in both starts last season. |
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14th (10) (80/1 -60%)Cannonball Queen |
80/1(-60%) | (10) Cannonball Queen 80/1, Never in it from off the pace down the field in a handicap at Leopardstown most recent; usually held up; shown little so far. Hasn't built on minor promise shown on debut; last of 12 on return earlier this month. |

A chance is taken that DEUTERONOMY returns to form. The seven-year-old completed a hat-trick last summer, including a win here, and although well held twice this year, his rating has slipped a little. The three-year-old Electric Night is by a leading stallion but while she has shown ability and remains unexposed, she races on turf for the first time. Last-start winners Lady Arwen and Bella Colombia have obvious claims, while Moyassr is rated 9lb higher on the all-weather but soft ground won't suit.

A tricky race but it's interesting that blinkers go back on \bDEUTERONOMY after he won three on the bounce in headgear last term
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (8) (13/2 -30%)Instant Bond |
13/2(-30%) | (8) Instant Bond 13/2, Scored by 1/2l off a 3lb lower mark at Newcastle three starts back; ran to form beaten 2l off 55 last time, same mark here; probably effective 5-7f, acts on AW; reasonably handicapped. Well beaten in 2 turf handicaps in 2025; broke duck on AW in March; may do better on grass. |
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2nd (4) (15/2 +0%)Call Glory |
15/2(+0%) | (4) Call Glory 15/2, Probably too much to do beaten 3 1/2l off this mark at Southwell last time; effective 5-7f, acts good to firm and AW; in solid form. Two AW wins in 2026; long time since he's run well on turf but not out of it on past form. |
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3rd (6) (10/1 +9%)Dragon God |
10/1(+9%) | (6) Dragon God 10/1, Would have been closer and run to form with a clear run beaten 3 1/4l off a 3lb higher mark at Bath last time; effective 5-7f, acts on good to soft, good and AW; on a useful mark now. Lightly raced maiden; not disgraced over 5f latest; down 3lb; can do better back at 6f. |
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4th (7) (4/1 +71%)Starsong |
4/1(+71%) | (7) Starsong 4/1, Poor effort made plenty of use of beaten 7l in a handicap at Southwell last time; effective 5/6f, acts on sound surface; inconsistent. Close 2nd on AW return; well held since but chance on strong-finishing 3rd here last year. |
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5th (9) (16/1 -113%)Shark Two One |
16/1(-113%) | (9) Shark Two One 16/1, Regressing with age and beaten 4 1/2l in a handicap at Nottingham last time; wide draw; effective 6-8f, acts on any. Likes it here and last 2 wins on this track (7f); needs more on usual reappearance efforts. |
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6th (5) (10/3 -21%)Von Krolock |
10/3(-21%) | (5) Von Krolock 10/3, Best run for a long time landing a handicap by 2l off a 6lb lower mark at Wolverhampton last time; effective 6/7f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; running well but up 6lb this time. 0-31 on turf but acts perfectly well on grass; successful return to 6f on AW latest; solid. |
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7th (1) (12/1 -9%)Dark Sun |
12/1(-9%) | (1) Dark Sun 12/1, Below form beaten 3 1/2l off a 1lb lower mark at Lingfield last time; off a short-break; suited by 6-7f, acts on a sound surface; maiden, fair mark. 0-15 but had two close calls over 6f on AW this year; acts on turf and may well figure. |
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8th (10) (22/1 -144%)Mickey Mongoose |
22/1(-144%) | (10) Mickey Mongoose 22/1, Ran to form beaten 2l off a 1lb higher mark at Southwell last time; wide draw; effective 7/8f, acts on sound surface; more needed off this mark back in a handicap. Sole turf win at 1m2f; three AW wins at 1m/7f; in form but having first 6f run since debut. |
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9th (11) (12/1 -118%)Just King High |
12/1(-118%) | (11) Just King High 12/1, Poor run after slow start beaten 9l in a handicap at Southwell last time; effective at 5/6f, acts on heavy and AW; can return to form provided gets away on terms. Won 2yo AW maiden; tough in 2025; found some form on AW in March; held latest for new yard. |
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10th (2) (11/2 +39%)Cameley Days |
11/2(+39%) | (2) Cameley Days 11/2, Below form beaten 9l in a handicap at Kempton last time; in good form prior; wide draw; effective at 6f, acts on heavy and good; improved since wearing cheekpieces, but that stopped last time. Two sprint wins (good to soft and heavy) for new yard in the autumn; can find more. |

The recent winner at Wolverhampton, Von Krolock has held his form well on the all-weather so far this year, while Instant Bond has also been in fine fettle on the Tapeta. However, CAMELEY DAYS looks worth chancing on her return to action. She remains unexposed having landed a couple of sprints on the turf last October and Chris Dwyer's four-year-old looks the type to do even better this year.

Recent AW winner Von Krolock is respected but CAMELEY DAYS was a progressive 3yo and there's a good chance she can do better yet.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (9) (5/1 -11%)Havaila |
5/1(-11%) | (9) Havaila 5/1, Improved again up in trip when landing Sussex National by 5l off a 10lb lower mark at Plumpton last time; effective 2m3f-3m5f, acts on heavy and good; on the up and good chance despite the rise in grade. Won easily by 7l at Newbury and 5l at Plumpton (3m5f Sussex National, good) last two races. |
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2nd (6) (14/1 +30%)Our Power |
14/1(+30%) | (6) Our Power 14/1, Again below form, ground too deep when fourth beaten 36l in a handicap chase at Wincanton latest; blinkers first time; returning from a break; effective 3m-4m, acts on soft but prefers a sound surface; not ruled out. Not firing on all cylinders this term; first-time blinkers replace his usual cheekpieces. |
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3rd (4) (4/1 +47%)Road To Home |
4/1(+47%) | (4) Road To Home 4/1, Beaten a neck off a 6lb lower mark at Cheltenham last time; effective 2m3f-3m2f, acts on good and with cut; progressing over fences for top yard, unexposed as a stayer. Neck 2nd to Ask Brewster in the Kim Muir at Cheltenham (3m2f, good; furthest he's been). |
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4th (7) (11/2 -10%)In D'or |
11/2(-10%) | (7) In D'or 11/2, Ran to form 6l third in a handicap chase at Ascot most recent run; trainer in form; off a short-break; effective 3m, acts on heavy and good; consistent and well worth another go over this sort of trip. Good third this winter in 3m handicaps here and at Ascot; needs to build on that. |
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5th (1) (8/1 +33%)Resplendent Grey |
8/1(+33%) | (1) Resplendent Grey 8/1, Won this last year; lit up by first-time blinkers when down the field in Ultima Handicap Chase at Cheltenham most recent; effective 2m4f-3m4f on sound surface; 11lb higher this time around. Won this race (good ground) last year in first-time cheekpieces off a 10lb lower mark. |
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6th (3) (15/2 +46%)Rock My Way |
15/2(+46%) | (3) Rock My Way 15/2, Jumped boldly, travelled, caught late having gone too fast early in front when second beaten 8l in Midlands Grand National at Uttoxeter latest; effective 3m-4m, acts on any but suited by good; consistent, same mark here. Hacked up at Ascot and second in 4m2f Midlands National; jumped to his left two runs ago. |
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7th (5) (12/1 +14%)Transmission |
12/1(+14%) | (5) Transmission 12/1, Ran to form off new mark third beaten 9l off 137 last time, same mark here; effective 3m-4m, suited by good and good to soft; ground in his favour and can go well. 12l win at Musselburgh (3m7f) with a first-time visor; fair third to Havaila at Plumpton. |
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8th (12) (28/1 +58%)Gabbys Cross |
28/1(+58%) | (12) Gabbys Cross 28/1, Ground too deep when pulled up in Scottish Grand National at Ayr latest; effective 2m4f-3m2f, best on a sound surface; this ground will suit better but bounce back needed. Jumped poorly on heavy in Scottish National (40-1) last week; this race also looks tough. |
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9th (10) (11/2 +21%)Ask Brewster |
11/2(+21%) | (10) Ask Brewster 11/2, Run of race, good attitude when winning Kim Muir Challenge Cup Handicap Chase (Amateurs) by a neck off a 7lb lower mark at Cheltenham last time; suited by 3m-3m2f, acts on any but possibly not heavy, suited by good; progressive. Bit to prove right-handed but otherwise lots to like, likely to be suited by trip/ground. |
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|PU| (13) (18/1 -29%)Livin On Luco |
18/1(-29%) | (13) Livin On Luco 18/1, Travelled, ran to form back down in trip beaten a short-head off a 2lb lower mark at Exeter last time; effective 2m5f-3m4f, acts on heavy and good; generally in good form and yard won last week's Scottish Grand National. Commendable over 3m3f/3m7f in three of his four starts this season; place claims. |
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|PU| (2) (25/1 -56%)Henry's Friend |
25/1(-56%) | (2) Henry's Friend 25/1, Outpaced, didn't enjoy track and struggled off big weight when down the field in Ladbrokes Trophy Handicap Chase at Kempton most recent; off a short-break; effective 3m on sound surface; only just above last win mark. Six races in last 14 months were a mixed bag, Ascot 3m win in November the clear highlight. |

Havaila is developing into a smart staying chaser and has attracted plenty of ante-post support, although he has been bumped up 10lb for his Sussex National romp and takes on a better class of opponent. Ask Brewster tasted Festival glory in the Kim Muir and was pulled out of last week's Scottish National on account of the testing ground. So was Montregard, who was strongly fancied for the Ayr feature after landing a good pot at Ascot. He was runner-up in a hot handicap there prior to that, but was only three lengths or so ahead of the third IN D'OR and Fergal O'Brien's charge is 7lb better off so gets the nod.

A right-handed track might inconvenience Ask Brewster, so MONTREGARD (nap) is selected ahead of Havaila and Road To Home.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (2) (11/2 -65%)Prydwen |
11/2(-65%) | (2) Prydwen 11/2, Ran to form beaten 3 1/2l off a 2lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; trainer in form; effective 14-16f, acts on sound surface; really useful stayer, respected back on turf. Good second in a warm race on AW over Easter and should go well back on turf. |
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2nd (1) (16/5 +29%)Stressfree |
16/5(+29%) | (1) Stressfree 16/5, Ran to current level beaten 10l in a handicap at Doncaster last time; in good form prior; usually held up; effective 10-14f, acts on soft and good to firm; consistent, can go well again. Smart handicapper who ran several good races last year; has gone well fresh before. |
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3rd (5) (13/2 +24%)Ashnak |
13/2(+24%) | (5) Ashnak 13/2, Bit below French best on British debut beaten 5 1/2l in a handicap at Doncaster last time; effective 9-12f, acts with cut; progressive in France, mark looks still here. Pretty useful in France but no obvious short-term encouragement on yard debut. |
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4th (4) (5/4 +29%)Dancingwithmyself |
5/4(+29%) | (4) Dancingwithmyself 5/4, Ran to form beaten 2l off a 2lb lower mark at Musselburgh last time; effective 10-14f, suited by cut, acts on good and AW; should come on for latest, can go well. Fine second on reappearance and Ripon form figures are 112; leading claims. |
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5th (3) (17/2 -42%)Prince Of The Seas |
17/2(-42%) | (3) Prince Of The Seas 17/2, Did too much early, running well below form well beaten in a handicap at Newcastle latest; in good form prior; effective 12f, suited by sound surface; excuses latest. Dual winner for Ralph Beckett; new yard runs three and the betting may guide. |
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6th (6) (16/1 -60%)Gibside |
16/1(-60%) | (6) Gibside 16/1, Below form, needed run when comfortably held in a handicap at Thirsk last time; top course trainer; effective up to 2m3f on Flat, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; should come on for latest but ideally wants further. Hard to derive much encouragement from recent reappearance but he is 2-3 over C&D. |

DANCINGWITHMYSELF gets the vote on the basis that she was in good form towards the end of last season and has picked up where she left off courtesy of a solid runner-up effort on her reappearance at Musselburgh. With a step forward, the C&D winner ticks a lot of boxes and makes more appeal than distance scorers Prydwen and Stressfree.

Prydwen and DANCINGWITHMYSELF (nap) arrive on the back of good seconds, with the latter's good Ripon record earning her the vote.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (7) (11/4 +39%)Thundering On |
11/4(+39%) | (7) Thundering On 11/4, Yard won this last year; very game effort and ran to form when second beaten a short-head in a maiden at Leopardstown latest; effective 1m, bred to get middle-distances, acts on heavy and yielding; may improve up in trip. Trip will suit, stable in terrific form; could feature here despite her maiden status. |
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2nd (4) (4/1 -14%)Emmeleia |
4/1(-14%) | (4) Emmeleia 4/1, Improved second start up to 11f when winning a maiden at Dundalk by 3/4l last time; stays 11f; untested on turf but progressing and likeable. Beat a stablemate at Dundalk, gets this trip, needs to improve, drying ground should help. |
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3rd (1) (6/1 +25%)Bloom |
6/1(+25%) | (1) Bloom 6/1, Yard has won 3 of last 10 runnings of race; plenty to do and finished takingly when winning a maiden at Cork by 1/2l last time; effective 7f at 2yo, bred to want middle-distances, acts on yielding and good; attractive filly, high-class prospect. Stepped up from unplaced debut at Leopardstown to win a 1m maiden at Cork last September.. |
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4th (3) (4/1 +38%)Chasing Paradise |
4/1(+38%) | (3) Chasing Paradise 4/1, Suited by stiffer test of stamina and came clear with runner-up when winning an auction race at The Curragh by 3l last time; stays 10f, should get further, acts on heavy and yielding; probably some to come. Stayed this trip well when a winning favourite on soft-to-heavy at the Curragh. |
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5th (2) (22/1 -10%)Camino Vino |
22/1(-10%) | (2) Camino Vino 22/1, Relentless late gains on promising debut when 1 1/4l winner in a 2yo race at Dundalk on debut; returning from a break; dam stayed 12f, effective 1m but further will suit; light-framed, should progress, especially upped in trip. Won 1m maiden at Dundalk, not guaranteed to stay as far as this on pedigree. |
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6th (6) (11/1 -69%)Minerva |
11/1(-69%) | (6) Minerva 11/1, Ran to form benefitting from a drop in class when winning a maiden at Leopardstown by 3 1/2l last time; top trainer; effective 7/8f, should stay 10f, acts on soft and good; consistent but exposed. Possible stamina doubt, Ryan Moore prefers the lower-rated but less exposed Ice Dancer. |
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7th (5) (7/2 +13%)Ice Dancer |
7/2(+13%) | (5) Ice Dancer 7/2, 7 1/2l third in Staffordstown Stud Stakes (Group 3) at The Curragh most recent run; top course trainer; effective 1m, will appreciate middle-distances and give will suit action; more to come. Pedigree implies 1m winner can improve at this trip, Ryan Moore prefers her to Minerva. |

A tricky enough contest and EMMELEIA may prove the answer. The Camelot filly made a winning return at Dundalk at the start of the month and that form has been given a boost since, with stablemate Eretria going on to score impressively in Leopardstown. She holds Oaks entries at Epsom and the Curragh and is highly regarded. Aidan O'Brien saddles three, with Ryan Moore taking the mount on Ice Dancer. This Wootton Bassett filly was staying on when third in Group 3 company on her final outing last term and should improve for a trip this year. Thundering On was ahead of Ice Dancer when second in the Staffordstown Stud Stakes and also has to be on the shortlist.

Ryan Moore's presence on Ice Dancer is significant, but she appears held by THUNDERING ON, based on a Curragh clash last October
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (8) (18/1 -29%)Dunkeld Dreamer |
18/1(-29%) | (8) Dunkeld Dreamer 18/1, Probably just needed the race beaten 3l off a 1lb higher mark at Musselburgh last time; wide draw; suited by 7-10f, acts on any; good attitude and should come on from reappearance. Won 3 handicaps at about 1m as 2yo but still 12lb higher than for the latest of them. |
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2nd (3) (13/2 -8%)See Blue |
13/2(-8%) | (3) See Blue 13/2, Backed up debut form with solid effort on reappearance when second beaten 4 1/4l in a novice at Southwell latest; effective 1m, acts on AW; big, strong good sort, at least very useful and entitled to come on from reappearance. Arrived late to justify support on AW debut; toppled by useful type since; turf debut. |
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3rd (1) (10/3 -11%)Strength Of Spirit |
10/3(-11%) | (1) Strength Of Spirit 10/3, Step-up to a mile suited and won pricking ears landing a handicap by a length off a 4lb lower mark at Musselburgh last time; effective 1m, further will suit better, acts on good to soft and good to firm; very useful prospect. 2-2 in handicaps, readily over 7f (good to firm) and 1m (good to soft); up 4lb; unexposed. |
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4th (2) (18/1 -64%)Mr Seagull |
18/1(-64%) | (2) Mr Seagull 18/1, Touch outclassed but about to form beaten 9 1/2l in a 2yo race at The Curragh last time; cheekpieces first time; wide draw; effective 6f, bit further will suit, acts on a sound surface; likeable. 6f winner on debut; well held in two sales races in September; tough return upped to 1m. |
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5th (4) (5/2 +25%)Go Rimbaud |
5/2(+25%) | (4) Go Rimbaud 5/2, Game effort off the front improving when winning a maiden at Kempton by a length last time; trainer in form; effective 7/8f, acts on good to soft and AW; very nice type going the right way. Golden pedigree; hard to quantify recent 1m AW maiden win when making all; could progress. |
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6th (6) (5/2 +25%)Commanding Officer |
5/2(+25%) | (6) Commanding Officer 5/2, Improved up in trip when winning a novice here by a head last time; cheekpieces first time; effective 1m, bred to get further, acts on good; improving, more to come in handicaps. Off the mark on third start, a C&D novice in September; open to progress; handicap debut. |
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7th (5) (33/1 -65%)Electrical |
33/1(-65%) | (5) Electrical 33/1, Ran to form when fourth beaten 9l in a novice at Newbury latest; effective at 6-8f, middle-distance bred, acts on any; likely improver when given stiffer test of stamina. Bred to stay well but sharp enough to win over 6f on debut; excuses since; handicap debut. |
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|PU| (9) (12/1 +0%)Gold Dawn |
12/1(+0%) | (9) Gold Dawn 12/1, Blinkers tried but bit below par up in class beaten 6l in a big sales race at York last time; in good form prior; effective 7/8f, acts on good to soft and a sound surface; consistent at two. Ran well in all three handicaps as 2yo, at 7f and 1m; tough to get off the mark today. |

STRENGTH OF SPIRIT picked up where he left off at Newbury last summer when making a successful reappearance at Musselburgh three weeks ago. Karl Burke's charge has now won three of his five career starts and there could be more to come. Of the others, keep a close eye on Kempton winner Go Rimbaud, who boasts good form and represents an in-form yard. Commanding Officer is next best.

Commanding Officer and Go Rimbaud are interesting but STRENGTH OF SPIRIT has won both his handicaps and can add another.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 | |
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1st (16) (22/1 -120%)Monvoe |
22/1(-120%) | (16) Monvoe 22/1, Ran to form beaten a neck off a 4lb lower mark at Dundalk last time; effective at 7f on AW; respected back on turf. Runner-up in final two AW starts last year upped to 7f; not out of it if bringing best. |
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2nd (9) (6/1 -20%)Amemri |
6/1(-20%) | (9) Amemri 6/1, Bit below form down to 6f when fifth beaten 4l off 63 last time, same mark here; effective 6-8f, possibly suited better by 7f, acts on yielding, good and AW; step back up in trip a help. Recorded tenth win under rules' on AW last month; C&D winner last year off 5lb higher. |
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3rd (4) (14/1 +30%)Minaun View |
14/1(+30%) | (4) Minaun View 14/1, Bit below form well beaten in a handicap at Gowran Park latest; effective 7/8f, acts on yielding and AW; generally consistent. M'den has run okay for former yards; moderate stable debut at Gowran last time. |
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4th (5) (9/2 +72%)Smithfield |
9/2(+72%) | (5) Smithfield 9/2, Never involved when down the field in a handicap at the Curragh most recent; wide draw; effective 8-12f, acts on good; still early days. Couldn't repeat form of m'den debut when just denied; could go well on seasonal return. |
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5th (12) (25/1 -150%)Sayidah New Bay |
25/1(-150%) | (12) Sayidah New Bay 25/1, Below form on deep ground down the field in a handicap at Navan most recent; effective at 11/12f, acts with cut; drop in trip may help. Filled third spot in final two starts last year; well beaten on seasonal return. |
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6th (3) (11/2 -38%)Faoladh |
11/2(-38%) | (3) Faoladh 11/2, Ran to form beaten 3 1/2l off this mark at Leopardstown last time; wide draw; effective 8/9f, acts on sound surface; in good form in the main. Won off 66 last summer; creditable return to turf last time when fourth; in the mix. |
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7th (13) (5/1 -11%)Mythical Rock |
5/1(-11%) | (13) Mythical Rock 5/1, Improved to finally get off the mark landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 3lb lower mark at Dundalk last time; trainer in form; off a short-break; effective 7-11f, acts on heavy, good and AW; might kick on a little now got head in front. Signed off with a win for former yard on AW last time; check market for stable debut. |
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8th (7) (25/1 -39%)Green Kite |
25/1(-39%) | (7) Green Kite 25/1, Never really dangerous down the field in a handicap at Gowran Park most recent; effective at 8f, acts with cut; bounce back needed. Claims if repeating his penultimate Killarney m'den run when runner-up. |
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9th (10) (11/2 +45%)Selective Power |
11/2(+45%) | (10) Selective Power 11/2, Best work late after interference when fourth beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap at Bellewstown latest; wide draw; effective 7/8f, acts on soft, good and AW; chance if building on latest. Three-time turf winner made a positive return to turf last time; could feature. |
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|U| (14) (15/2 +38%)Bear Right |
15/2(+38%) | (14) Bear Right 15/2, Ran to current level comfortably held in a nursery at Naas last time; effective at 7/8f; can go well. Received a bump when 11l behind on h'cap debut; down 3lb and could improve. |
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10th (8) (25/1 +11%)Lady Odette |
25/1(+11%) | (8) Lady Odette 25/1, Never in it from off the pace dropped in trip on return down the field in a handicap at Gowran Park most recent; visor first time; stays 11f, acts on AW; should come on for latest. Decent form for Ollie Sangster but poor on final British start and similar on Irish debut. |
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11th (6) (40/1 +20%)Green Icon |
40/1(+20%) | (6) Green Icon 40/1, Yard won this last year; below form up in trip down the field in a handicap at the Curragh most recent; appears best at 6-8f, acts on good and with cut; inconsistent of late. Back-to-back wins in 2024; two recent Curragh runs don't suggest he will add to his tally. |
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12th (11) (14/1 -75%)Fits Perfect |
14/1(-75%) | (11) Fits Perfect 14/1, Never involved again down the field in a maiden at Galway most recent; top course trainer; wide draw; plenty more needed on this handicap debut. Has shown modest form in m'dens; may improve now handicapping. |
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13th (15) (33/1 -136%)Only One Scobie |
33/1(-136%) | (15) Only One Scobie 33/1, Improved beaten 7 1/4l in a maiden at Gowran Park last time; effective at 8f on soft; improvement likely now handicapping. Beat previous few rivals in opening m'dens; sixth of ten at Gowran last time. |
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14th (2) (18/1 0%)Red Hugh O'donnell |
18/1(0%) | (2) Red Hugh O'donnell 18/1, Ran to current level beaten 7l in a handicap at Listowel last time; suited by 7/8f, acts on good and with cut; probably on stiff enough mark. M'den winner didn't look like gaining a h'cap win in two runs after; mark on high side. |

FAOLADH has a wide draw and might prefer drier ground, but ran well recently and represents an in-form yard. Although he has won just once from 12 runs, he is able at this level and is now rated just 2lb higher than when scoring at Leopardstown last June. Red Hugh O'Donnell won a soft-ground maiden last summer and although he hasn't been placed in any of his five previous handicap starts, he ran well in a higher-rated handicap at Listowel last September, from which the third-placed horse scored next time. Selective Power likes easy ground and ran well enough at Bellewstown, while Mythical Rock debuts for new connections having belatedly won in January.

A speculative choice is SMITHFIELD who couldn't repeat his tight defeat on maiden debut last term but may go best on seasonal return
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (5) (10/3 +0%)Superior Choice |
10/3(+0%) | (5) Superior Choice 10/3, Green and finished about best when 3 1/2l fourth in a novice at Newmarket first-time out; trainer in form; middle-distance bred; quite nice type and will improve for step-up in trip. 1,100.000gns yearling; eye-catcher at Newmarket in October and needs close look on return. |
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2nd (3) (5/4 +69%)Heyzoom |
5/4(+69%) | (3) Heyzoom 5/4, Well backed, touch green but solid effort looking to need further when third beaten 2l in a novice at Wolverhampton debut; top course jockey; probably wants 10f; likely improver. Sets standard on his debut third at Wolverhampton and he's open to progress upped in trip. |
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3rd (4) (16/1 -167%)King Of Thebes |
16/1(-167%) | (4) King Of Thebes 16/1, Tired badly made plenty of use of when third beaten 15l in a maiden at Southwell debut; middle-distance bred; tall gelding, looked no more than potentially useful on debut. Cost 1,500,000gns as a yearling but he was well held with headgear applied on recent debut. |
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4th (6) (25/1 -39%)Yafreh |
25/1(-39%) | (6) Yafreh 25/1, Frankel colt; full-brother to Al Mubhir, high-class at 10f; dam high-class at 9f; vefry interesting debutante and could contend. Brother to smart 7f-1m2f winner Al Mubhir; needs checking in market on debut. |
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5th (1) (2/1 -82%)Act Of Generosity |
2/1(-82%) | (1) Act Of Generosity 2/1, 875,000gns Sea The Stars colt; dam smart at 10f placed at Listed level, half-sister to the dam of the same stable's top-class Postponed; likely to go well. 875,000gns yearling; striking newcomer and he holds a Derby entry. |
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6th (2) (40/1 -21%)Astracornus |
40/1(-21%) | (2) Astracornus 40/1, Modest effort well beaten in a novice at Chelmsford only start; middle-distance bred; should do better. 20-1 on Chelmsford debut (1m) in November and he was always in rear; been gelded since. |

HEYZOOM failed to justify favouritism at Wolverhampton on last year's debut. However, he still finished a highly promising third, given the winner is now rated 94, and Owen Burrows' charge gets the vote on that form. Newmarket fourth Superior Choice also returns to the fray with a shout representing an in-form yard, while the newcomer and Irish Derby entrant Act Of Generosity is one to monitor for any strong support in the market.

An interesting race in which HEYZOOM gets the vote ahead of Superior Choice and the striking newcomer Act Of Generosity.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (4) (5/6 +86%)Jingko Blue |
5/6(+86%) | (4) Jingko Blue 5/6, Yard has won 2 of last 9 runnings of race; not quite at best up to 3m1f when comfortably held in Liverpool Hurdle (Grade 1) at Aintree last time; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on soft and good; progressive hurdler, won BetMGM Cup two starts back, this drop in trip and grade should suit. One of the main contenders, albeit may struggle to reverse placings with Kabral Du Mathan. |
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2nd (2) (9/2 +63%)Lucky Place |
9/2(+63%) | (2) Lucky Place 9/2, Yard has won 2 of last 9 runnings of race; below form when down the field in BetMGM Cup Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham most recent; top jockey back on board; effective 2m4f-2m6f; only fourth in this 12 months ago. Finished behind Kabral Du Mathan and Jingko Blue on penultimate start. |
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3rd (6) (4/1 +67%)French Ship |
4/1(+67%) | (6) French Ship 4/1, Made too much use of, didn't stay when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter most recent; effective at around 2m4f, acts on soft and good; more needed at this level. Form has gone awry in last three starts but progressive otherwise; may rebound. |
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4th (3) (5/1 +72%)Rubaud |
5/1(+72%) | (3) Rubaud 5/1, Yard won this last year; pulled up in Grand Annual Challenge Cup at Cheltenham latest; enjoys making it; effective 2m-2m4f, best decent ground; consistent hurdler at G2/3 level, vulnerable here. Raced mostly at about 2m and isn't crying out for this step back up in trip. |

KABRAL DU MATHAN went to Cheltenham as one of the most exciting horses in training and looked like justifying the hype when sauntering into the lead at the last in the Stayers' Hurdle. The petrol gauge quickly ran on empty, but he remains a top-class prospect and will be much happier at this trip. Jingko Blue landed a gamble in handicap company in the BetMGM Cup before coming up short in the Liverpool Hurdle. He is another who will be suited by the drop in distance, although he was firmly put in his place by the selection in the Relkeel. Lucky Place was third on that occasion and then even further behind his stablemate at the Festival.

Back down in distance, KABRAL DU MATHAN should be difficult to beat. Jingko Blue is next best.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (5) (5/1 +58%)Dream Composer |
5/1(+58%) | (5) Dream Composer 5/1, Never involved beaten 5l in a handicap at Pontefract last time; suited by 5f, acts on any; consistent at lower level of late, return to turf a positive. Multiple winner who is on a good mark on return for new trainer; betting informative. |
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2nd (6) (8/1 +43%)Copper Knight |
8/1(+43%) | (6) Copper Knight 8/1, Yard has won 2 of last 4 runnings of race; never dangerous beaten 6l in a handicap at York last time; in good form prior; top course jockey/trainer combination; suited by 5f, acts on any, goes well at York and Chester; mark stiff enough for this return. This 12yo added three more wins last year but has yet to win first time out. |
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3rd (7) (12/1 -50%)Equity Law |
12/1(-50%) | (7) Equity Law 12/1, Yard has won 2 of last 4 runnings of race; bit below form beaten 5l in a handicap at Musselburgh last time; top course trainer; suited by 5f, best on sound surface; only just above last win mark. Recent reappearance sixth of 17 quite encouraging and only 1lb above his last winning mark. |
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4th (4) (20/1 -264%)Castan |
20/1(-264%) | (4) Castan 20/1, Best form since last summer landing a handicap by 1 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark at Southwell last time; suited by 5f, acts on good, good to firm and AW; new mark asks more back on turf. Won at Southwell this month but career best needed to follow up off 6lb higher. |
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5th (3) (13/2 +0%)Tiva |
13/2(+0%) | (3) Tiva 13/2, Never really dangerous at Listed level latest; effective 5f, acts on good to soft and good to firm; consistent in handicaps and drop in grade a plus. C&D win last summer but might be best watched minus usual headgear after 196 days off. |
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6th (1) (15/8 +25%)Seven Questions |
15/8(+25%) | (1) Seven Questions 15/8, Ran to best on return beaten 2l off a 1lb higher mark at Pontefract last time; effective 5/6f, acts on fast ground, but ideally likes give; chance if building on latest. Drawn a blank since 2024 Group 3 success but reappearance third quite encouraging. |
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7th (2) (9/2 -13%)Dyonisos |
9/2(-13%) | (2) Dyonisos 9/2, Back to best on return to Britain beaten 3l off this mark at Newmarket last time; effective at 5/6f, relishes cut but acts on good; considered off same mark as latest. Encouraging return to Britain at Newmarket last week; bold show likely from same mark. |
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8th (8) (15/2 -25%)Vince L'amour |
15/2(-25%) | (8) Vince L'amour 15/2, Yard has won 2 of last 4 runnings of race; back to best beaten 2l off a 1lb lower mark at Musselburgh last time; top course trainer; enjoys making it; suited by 5f, acts on soft and good; chance if building on latest. Stepped up on reappearance when second in competitive race at Musselburgh latest. |

Course winner SEVEN QUESTIONS made an encouraging start to the season when third in this grade at Pontefract earlier in the month and was kindly dropped 1lb. With the Robert Cowell team in fine order, he looks the one to beat. Dream Composer lurks on an appealing mark on his first start for Tony Carroll and needs considering, while Newmarket second Dyonisos isn't ruled out either.

Fitri Hay had the one-two in a 5f Newmarket handicap last week and may repeat the feat, with DYONISOS preferred to Seven Questions.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 | |
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1st (11) (5/6 +24%)Latin America |
5/6(+24%) | (11) Latin America 5/6, Yard won this last year; finished very well in a good maiden when runner-up beaten 3 1/4l in a maiden at The Curragh only start; stays 10f and will probably get further, acts on heavy; quite taking debut and should progress. Chased home possible Irish Derby candidate Shaihaan at the Curragh, sets the standard. |
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2nd (6) (4/1 +11%)Genchev |
4/1(+11%) | (6) Genchev 4/1, Improved again up in trip when fourth beaten 3l in a maiden at Tipperary latest; bred to want middle-distances, acts on yielding and good; probably more to come. Third in a Listed race on debut, failed to build on that in two subsequent outings. |
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3rd (13) (10/1 -54%)Now Maybe |
10/1(-54%) | (13) Now Maybe 10/1, Improved second start when second beaten a nose in an auction race at Dundalk; effective 1m; should progress but untested over these ground conditions. Struggled on heavy first time out, looks a possible future winner on his Dundalk second. |
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4th (12) (8/1 +50%)Mergus Serrator |
8/1(+50%) | (12) Mergus Serrator 8/1, Creditable effort when beaten 4 1/4l in a maiden at Leopardstown on debut; middle-distance bred; should improve. Fair run on only outing at two but will need to have improved considerably to win this. |
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5th (9) (11/2 0%)Huff'n'puff |
11/2(0%) | (9) Huff'n'puff 11/2, Good effort in decent maiden when 4 1/2l third in a maiden here most recent run; top course jockey; stays 1m; still open to improvement. Comes into the reckoning based on his seasonal debut, has an edge over Battle Of Maldon. |
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6th (17) (80/1 -100%)Dreamkeeper |
80/1(-100%) | (17) Dreamkeeper 80/1, Gleneagles filly; half-sister to Lady Amanda, fair at 6f as 2yo; dam very useful at 6f at 2yo and those relations suggest distance could be an issue; all to prove. Fourth foal, half-sister to 6f AW 2yo winner Lady Amanda, dam won twice for Mark Johnston. |
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7th (14) (25/1 -25%)Santa Bravado |
25/1(-25%) | (14) Santa Bravado 25/1, Touch disappointing after good debut when beaten 7l in a maiden at Dundalk last time; effective at 8f, acts on yielding; should still improve; unknown up in trip. Two satisfactory runs last season, more interesting as a handicap prospect after this. |
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8th (3) (25/1 +11%)Battle Of Maldon |
25/1(+11%) | (3) Battle Of Maldon 25/1, Game effort in good maiden when fourth beaten 8 1/4l in a maiden here latest; stays 1m, probably get further; possible improvement to come up in trip. Made an encouraging seasonal debut over 1m at this venue but has a bit to find Huff'N'Puff. |
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9th (18) (10/1 +29%)Teologia |
10/1(+29%) | (18) Teologia 10/1, Creditable effort though well beaten in a maiden at Galway only start; trainer in form; middle-distance bred; should improve up in trip. Showed some ability at Galway last October but not enough to make her a leading fancy. |
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10th (7) (40/1 -100%)Glen Echo |
40/1(-100%) | (7) Glen Echo 40/1, Gleneagles gelding; half-brother to Snellen, high-class at 9f; dam smart at 10f. Noteworthy as a half-brother to the trainer's Chesham Stakes/Meld Stakes winner Snellen. |
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11th (16) (66/1 -164%)Croi Gra |
66/1(-164%) | (16) Croi Gra 66/1, Made too much use of when third beaten 9 1/2l in a maiden at Gowran Park debut; bred to want distances around 1m; open to improvement if ridden more conservatively; will need to prove can see out trip. Respectable debut at a big price in a Gowran race dominated by market leaders, can improve. |
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12th (1) (200/1 -60%)African Affair |
200/1(-60%) | (1) African Affair 200/1, Poor effort when well beaten in a maiden at Naas only start; sprint-bred; should do better. Finished with only one behind him in a 16-runner 7f Naas maiden last autumn, 100-1 then. |
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13th (4) (40/1 -21%)Cascade Canyon |
40/1(-21%) | (4) Cascade Canyon 40/1, Tired late after made a lot of use of when beaten 9 1/2l in an auction race here on debut; gave the impression on debut wanted a mile; useful prospect, stamina a worry. Showed up well for a long way on debut over C&D, others have much stronger claims. |
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14th (19) (100/1 -100%)Tintinabulla |
100/1(-100%) | (19) Tintinabulla 100/1, U S Navy Flag filly; half-sister to Tinsioux, useful at 10f; dam very smart at 10f; wears a hood. Half-sister to two minor winners, dam a heavily raced AW Listed winner, hooded for debut. |
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15th (2) (50/1 -79%)Amethyst Stone |
50/1(-79%) | (2) Amethyst Stone 50/1, 12,000 euros Almanzor gelding; tough enough task on debut. Newcomer is a half-brother to winners in France, Colin Keane rides his 83-rated stablemate. |
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16th (10) (80/1 -100%)Kingcharles |
80/1(-100%) | (10) Kingcharles 80/1, 38,000 euros Golden Horde colt from yard mixing it with the best; one to watch. Half-brother by Golden Horde to four winners, dam maiden, likely to need experience. |
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17th (8) (80/1 +20%)Good Man Jack |
80/1(+20%) | (8) Good Man Jack 80/1, Inns Of Court gelding; half-brother to Booyea, very useful at 8f; dam smart at 7f; will need to prove trip is no issue. Inns Of Court half-brother to winners, including multiple scorers Booyea and I Am Not Here. |
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18th (5) (250/1 -100%)Fay Og |
250/1(-100%) | (5) Fay Og 250/1, Tired on the heavy ground when well beaten and last in a maiden here only start; sire sprinter but dam stayed 12f; should do better. Huge price when last of 15 at this venue on debut, can be discounted. |

LATIN AMERICA ran a nice race on his debut at the Curragh and can strike now. The Gleneagles colt chased home easy winner Shaihaan and the form has been boosted since with the third horse, stablemate Asakir, winning well at Leopardstown. Genchev sets the standard with his mark of 83 and had some solid form last season. The maiden in which he was fourth to Endorsement at Tipperary has worked out well. Huff'n'puff was a promising third to Shaftesbury Avenue on his return here late last month and is another who has to be considered.

The form of the Curragh maiden in which LATIN AMERICA (nap) finished second is persuasive enough to give him the vote over Genchev
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (3) (3/1 +40%)Flash Rascal |
3/1(+40%) | (3) Flash Rascal 3/1, Finished as if wanting 6f when 6l third in a handicap at Wolverhampton most recent run; off a short-break; ideally suited by 6f, acts on good and fast ground and AW; consistent if exposed. 6f AW win in November and several good runs have followed; he has more to prove on turf. |
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2nd (11) (12/1 -9%)Full Gas |
12/1(-9%) | (11) Full Gas 12/1, Good effort given plenty to do beaten 2l off a 2lb higher mark at Newcastle last time; cheekpieces first time; effective 6f, looks to want 7f ideally, acts on AW; in solid form. More encouragement to be gleaned from recent AW 4th; headgear added today; one to consider. |
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3rd (13) (50/1 -25%)Ellie's De Vega |
50/1(-25%) | (13) Ellie's De Vega 50/1, Touch keen in cheekpieces but ran to level beaten 3 1/4l off a 1lb higher mark at Wolverhampton last time; blinkers first time; effective 6/7f, acts on good and AW; consistent sort. Needs the new headgear/return to 6f to give him a lift judged on his 2yo exploits. |
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4th (9) (5/1 +50%)Adalida |
5/1(+50%) | (9) Adalida 5/1, Made too much use of beaten 7 1/2l in a novice at Chelmsford last time; suited by 6f, acts on good to softand good tofirm; races freely in front and doesn't get home beyond 6f. Returns to handicap company off a reduced mark; has C&D form; no accessories today. |
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5th (7) (11/2 +66%)Black Endeavour |
11/2(+66%) | (7) Black Endeavour 11/2, Probably needed the run on seasonal debut beaten 5l in a handicap at Kempton last time; in good form prior; effective 6/7f, acts on good to soft and fast ground; big colt, looks exposed now but mark workable. Needs to come on for this month's reappearance but not out of it on his 2yo best. |
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6th (6) (20/1 -100%)Houndhill |
20/1(-100%) | (6) Houndhill 20/1, Benefited from uncontested lead and ran to best fitted with tongue-tie beaten 3/4l off a 1lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; effective at 5/6f, acts on fast ground and AW; competitive mark. Promise as a 2yo but this is a better race than he was contesting when last seen. |
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7th (1) (5/1 -67%)Paranjape |
5/1(-67%) | (1) Paranjape 5/1, Good effort back from a break beaten a neck off a 1lb lower mark at Southwell last time; top course jockey; effective 6/7f, acts on AW; competitive mark. Good 2nd in an AW handicap 18 days ago; big player if transferring that back to the grass. |
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8th (10) (7/1 -27%)Jenny Jerome |
7/1(-27%) | (10) Jenny Jerome 7/1, Probably best run to date on handicap debut beaten 3/4l off a 1lb lower mark at Bath last time; effective 5/6f, acts on good to soft and good, fast ground should suit; competitive mark. 0-6 but ran a good race when second at Bath (5f, good) three weeks ago; major contender. |
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9th (12) (28/1 +0%)Call Me By My Name |
28/1(+0%) | (12) Call Me By My Name 28/1, Below form beaten 5l in a nursery at Lingfield last time; in good form prior; effective 5/6f, acts on a sound surface; seasonal debut. 2yo campaign fizzled out but he starts out for his new stable off a reduced mark. |
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10th (8) (11/2 +66%)John Barleycorn |
11/2(+66%) | (8) John Barleycorn 11/2, Below form well beaten in a nursery at Newbury latest; blinkers first time; effective 6/7f, all worthwhile form on fast ground; bit to prove after two poor runs at end of 2yo career. Ended 2025 with two low-key runs; blinkers added for his return; drops back to 6f. |
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11th (2) (20/1 -43%)G'emmethegreenlite |
20/1(-43%) | (2) G'emmethegreenlite 20/1, Disappointed in a tongue-tie up in trip when well beaten in a novice at Thirsk latest; hood first time; best run at 2yo over 5f, acts on good; tricky to assess. Makes stable/seasonal/handicap debut off a tough-looking mark; hooded for the first time. |

PARANJAPE arrives race-fit following a pleasing comeback run at Southwell when a neck second. He might not need to improve a great deal on that effort in order to strike and gets the nod ahead of Flash Rascal, who held his form well on the all-weather this winter. It might also be worth keeping a close eye on Jenny Jerome and Houndhill.

Full Gas could benefit from headgear but this could be the day for JENNY JEROME to shed her maiden tag.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 | |
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1st (7) (6/1 -9%)Hellorhighwater |
6/1(-9%) | (7) Hellorhighwater 6/1, Put experience to good use, nice prospect when winning a maiden at Cork by 2l last time; effective 1m, acts on soft and good; has shown enough to win maiden. Cork maiden winner on final start for former yard, stable/h'cap debut now, check market. |
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2nd (14) (15/2 +32%)Spanish Temptress |
15/2(+32%) | (14) Spanish Temptress 15/2, Ran to best 7 1/4l third in a handicap at Gowran Park most recent run; effective 7/8f, likes soft, acts on good; can go well again. Up 21lb for three wins last season, beaten 7.25l when third latest, just 1lb lower now. |
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3rd (12) (12/1 +40%)Fast Tara |
12/1(+40%) | (12) Fast Tara 12/1, Needed run beaten 9 1/2l in a handicap at Gowran Park last time; effective 7/8f, suited by cut; should come on for latest. Sole win in April 2023 but has run well in defeat, strip fitter for latest, place chance. |
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4th (6) (7/2 +42%)Collecting Coin |
7/2(+42%) | (6) Collecting Coin 7/2, Ran to form beaten 4l off a 1lb higher mark at Naas last time; wide draw; consistent over 7/8f on soft and good; chance if building on latest. Galway maiden winner, good effort on h'cap debut latest, 1lb lower now, chance. |
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5th (10) (6/1 -20%)Lady Lilac |
6/1(-20%) | (10) Lady Lilac 6/1, Ran to form beaten a head off a 4lb lower mark at the Curragh last time; cheekpieces first time; effective 8/9f, acts on heavy and good; consistent and capable of going well. Maiden winner, fine effort off 4lb lower at Curragh latest, cheekpieces on, obvious chance. |
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6th (18) (16/1 +0%)Great Mover |
16/1(+0%) | (18) Great Mover 16/1, Step back in right direction beaten 9l in a handicap at Gowran Park last time; effective 7-10f, suited by cut, acts on good; progressive last term and may bounce back. Won at Gowran last Oct, beaten 9l back there latest, others better treated; reserve. |
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7th (1) (40/1 -100%)Orandi |
40/1(-100%) | (1) Orandi 40/1, Below form down the field in a handicap at Doncaster most recent; best around 8f, acts on heavy and soft; bit to prove. Last year's Irish Lincoln winner, beaten 21l in both starts this season, revival required. |
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8th (16) (15/2 -15%)Um Wadi |
15/2(-15%) | (16) Um Wadi 15/2, Yard won this last year; ran to form down in trip beaten a length off this mark at Dundalk last time; top course trainer; wide draw; effective 7/8f on soft and AW; generally consistent, chance here. French AW winner, back to form on AW latest, return to 1m a plus, chance off same mark. |
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9th (9) (40/1 -43%)Follow Me |
40/1(-43%) | (9) Follow Me 40/1, Below form when fourth beaten 9l in the WTW Willis Race at the Curragh latest; hood first time; effective 6/7f, acts on soft to heavy and good to firm; bounce back needed. No win since 2024, out of form last year, hood goes on, stable form a positive. |
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10th (13) (9/2 +0%)Highbury See See |
9/2(+0%) | (13) Highbury See See 9/2, Stepped up on return effort beaten 4l off a 1lb higher mark at the Curragh last time; wide draw; effective 7/8f, enjoys plenty of cut; chance here off reduced mark. Two h'cap wins last season, solid fifth at the Curragh latest, may need softer ground. |
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11th (15) (40/1 -43%)San Aer |
40/1(-43%) | (15) San Aer 40/1, Run best ignored having blown race at start down the field in a handicap at The Curragh most recent; wide draw; effective 7-9f, suited by cut; could bounce back. On long losing run, below best both starts this season, others arrive in better form. |
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12th (8) (22/1 +33%)Dark Summit |
22/1(+33%) | (8) Dark Summit 22/1, Well below form up in trip tried in cheekpieces down the field in a handicap at the Curragh most recent; wide draw; effective 8-10f, acts on soft and good to soft; bounce back needed. Promise on stable debut in Irish Lincoln, trip too far latest, down 3lb, could go well. |
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13th (2) (16/1 +20%)Crypto Force |
16/1(+20%) | (2) Crypto Force 16/1, Bit below best down in trip and back in a handicap down the field in Irish Lincolnshire at the Curragh most recent; effective 12-16f, sound surface suits; bounce back needed and trip still too short. Classy 2yo, no impact since Gowran win last July, well beaten latest, others preferred. |
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14th (11) (20/1 -25%)Expound |
20/1(-25%) | (11) Expound 20/1, Lacked pace despite rise in trip when fourth beaten 5 1/2l in a handicap at Dundalk latest; enjoys making it; effective 7-12f, acts on soft, good and AW; consistent enough and not ruled out here. All Flat wins over an extended 1m1f, has run well over C&D but may be on tough mark. |
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15th (4) (50/1 -52%)Grey Leader |
50/1(-52%) | (4) Grey Leader 50/1, Well below form, needed run down the field in Irish Lincolnshire at the Curragh most recent; effective 7-10f, acts on heavy and good; inconsistent and bounce back needed. Tailed off on debut for this yard in the Irish Lincoln, can only be watched after that. |
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16th (3) (40/1 -150%)Motu Proprio |
40/1(-150%) | (3) Motu Proprio 40/1, Yard won this last year; below best down the field in a Listed race at Longchamp most recent; top course trainer; wide draw; effective around 8f; joined a top yard, respected on Irish debut. French AW winner, potentially well treated on debut for new yard, check market. |

HELLORHIGHWATER debuts in a handicap for new connections on seasonal reappearance but is suited by easy ground and is useful. Rion Rubette carries a 7lb penalty for a recent win but should be suited by this longer trip, while Spanish Temptress likes soft ground and has recent form. Similarly, soft conditions suit Highbury See See, who wasn't beaten far at the Curragh.

COLLECTING COIN is narrowly preferred after his pleasing comeback run at Naas with the step back up to 1m a plus
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (12) (5/1 +38%)Happy Chandler |
5/1(+38%) | (12) Happy Chandler 5/1, Ran to form when second beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap at Bath latest; effective 7/8f, acts on soft, fast and AW; competitive mark. Back from a break with a good second at Bath but he's now 0-16 and is untried at this trip. |
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2nd (9) (11/2 -38%)Evelyn's Phoenix |
11/2(-38%) | (9) Evelyn's Phoenix 11/2, Back to form after a rest landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark at Nottingham last time; effective 8-10f, probably acts on any; up 4lb and that will test. Turned things around with a rallying win on Nottingham reappearance (8.3f); key player. |
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3rd (3) (11/2 +61%)Yokkell |
11/2(+61%) | (3) Yokkell 11/2, Bit better effort beaten 5l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; effective 8f, not proven over further, acts on any; out of form in a long time. 7yo who has lost her way and has form figures of 9050876 for current yard; opposable. |
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4th (5) (11/1 -175%)Beauty Generation |
11/1(-175%) | (5) Beauty Generation 11/1, Ran to balance of recent form beaten 3l off a 4lb higher mark at Wolverhampton last time; top course jockey; effective 8-12f, acts on sound surface; inconsistent but mark has eased a lot. Dual AW winner but he's 0-10 on turf and has something to prove back in this sphere. |
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5th (4) (4/1 +60%)Porter's Song |
4/1(+60%) | (4) Porter's Song 4/1, Made no show comfortably held in a novice at Newcastle last time; trainer in form; ex-Andre Fabre, hard to assess. Well held in three qualifying runs and he needs improvement at new trip on handicap debut. |
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6th (7) (11/1 -38%)Silkies Sib |
11/1(-38%) | (7) Silkies Sib 11/1, Scored by a neck off a 2lb lower mark at Chelmsford in February; ran to form up in trip to 12f beaten 5 1/2l off 58 last time, 1lb lower here; effective 9-12f, acts on soft, good and AW; mark a fraction stiff. In good form on AW this year and he's in the mix back on turf. |
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7th (10) (25/1 -56%)Shabu Shabu |
25/1(-56%) | (10) Shabu Shabu 25/1, Didn't stay down the field in a handicap at Wolverhampton most recent start; suited by 12f and a sound surface; mark easing and drop in trip a positive but out of form. Won at Yarmouth last summer but has mixed record since and others are more convincing. |
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8th (14) (80/1 +20%)Shifra |
80/1(+20%) | (14) Shifra 80/1, Pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Plumpton latestand in poor form when last seen on the Flat; bred for middle distances; yet to show anything of worth and suspicion has breathing issue. Hasn't shown much at big prices in six runs under both codes; passed over. |
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9th (8) (33/1 -32%)Miss Chester |
33/1(-32%) | (8) Miss Chester 33/1, Made a lot of use of beaten 7 1/4l in a handicap at Kempton last time; effective 7/8f, wants a sound surface; erratic. Kempton maiden winner but she's struggled in handicaps and has lots to prove. |
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10th (2) (16/1 -100%)Not So Sobers |
16/1(-100%) | (2) Not So Sobers 16/1, Below form needing further beaten 4l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; in good form prior; effective 11-14f, acts on AW; probably wants even further than 10f. Bumper winner who is lightly raced on the Flat and could be dangerous back up in trip. |
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11th (11) (14/1 -17%)Blackwater Lilly |
14/1(-17%) | (11) Blackwater Lilly 14/1, in good form over hurdles and bit unlucky meeting traffic latest Flat start; effective 7-11f, acts on good to soft and good; not without a chance. In good form over hurdles in last two starts and she's not ruled out back on the Flat. |
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12th (1) (4/1 0%)He's Our Cracker |
4/1(0%) | (1) He's Our Cracker 4/1, Scored by a length off a 3lb lower mark at Chelmsford penultimate start; bit below form ridden near pace last time; effective 10f, acts on AW; mark could be stiff. Won at Chelmsford (1m2f) last month but was only fifth of ten at Wolverhampton last time. |
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13th (13) (33/1 +0%)Iftikhaar |
33/1(+0%) | (13) Iftikhaar 33/1, Never threatened down in trip having missed break beaten 5l in a 1m classified race at Lingfield last time; effective 8-10f, acts on AW; unreliable but capable. Overall record of 1-37 and he's finished down the field on AW in last two starts. |
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14th (6) (40/1 -100%)Celtic Spirit |
40/1(-100%) | (6) Celtic Spirit 40/1, Hung under pressure when comfortably held in a novice at Lingfield last time; likely to want 7f+; plenty to prove. Didn't show a great deal in novice events and he needs a transformation on handicap debut. |

Porter's Song hasn't shown a great deal in his three starts so far, but he could prove a different proposition up in trip on his handicap debut. Even so, EVELYN'S PHOENIX looks the way to go. Tim Easterby's gelding returned to winning ways at Nottingham last week and, if in similar form, he will prove hard to beat. Beauty Generation and Happy Chandler are others to note.

Top of the list is EVELYN'S PHOENIX who rallied well to score off a reduced mark on his Nottingham reappearance last Saturday.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (2) (7/2 +36%)Mojito |
7/2(+36%) | (2) Mojito 7/2, Well beaten and far too keen when down the field in a maiden at Newmarket most recent; effective 6f, may get 7f; can do better handicapping now for good yard. Palace Pier filly; brought along steadily last autumn; capable of better on h'cap debut. |
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2nd (6) (11/4 +0%)Thanos |
11/4(+0%) | (6) Thanos 11/4, Ran to current form shown beaten 1/2l off a 1lb lower mark at Southwell last time; effective 6-7f on good to firm and AW; can go well. Very good second at Southwell in November; since gelded and likely player nudged up 1lb. |
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3rd (5) (22/1 +33%)Sparkling Pink |
22/1(+33%) | (5) Sparkling Pink 22/1, Probably needed the run down the field in a handicap at Newcastle most recent; off a short-break; effective 6f, acts on a sound surface, not proven with give; should come on from return run. Beat one on her return in 6f Newcastle handicap last month; not easy to make a case for. |
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4th (4) (6/1 -50%)Popty Ping |
6/1(-50%) | (4) Popty Ping 6/1, Back to best, good attitude landing a handicap by a neck off a 4lb lower mark at Southwell last time; effective 6-8f, acts on soft, good and AW; consistent sort. Resumed winning ways at Southwell last month; can make her presence felt back on turf. |
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5th (12) (40/1 +20%)Twilight Dawn |
40/1(+20%) | (12) Twilight Dawn 40/1, Not showing much at the moment, drop in trip might suit beaten 5l in a nursery at Newcastle last time; bred to sprint; needs more. Offered little in her five juvenile runs, seventh in 7f Newcastle nursery in November. |
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6th (3) (12/1 -50%)Thankfully Simmy |
12/1(-50%) | (3) Thankfully Simmy 12/1, Too keen when fourth beaten 4l in a handicap at Newcastle latest; effective 6f, probably wants 7f ideally, acts on AW; might do better back on turf. Keen-going fourth at Newcastle latest; remains with some potential if more tractable. |
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7th (8) (18/1 -50%)Space Moon |
18/1(-50%) | (8) Space Moon 18/1, Lacked pace down in trip back on turf beaten 5 1/2l in a handicap at Leicester last time; effective 6-8f, acts on good and AW; has probably reached level. Solid sixth of 17 in 7f Leicester handicap 12 days ago so she needs considering eased 1lb. |
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8th (10) (33/1 +0%)Baldosa |
33/1(+0%) | (10) Baldosa 33/1, Below form down the field in a handicap at Pontefract most recent; effective 6/7f, acts on fast ground and AW; bounce back needed. Only 11th in 6f Pontefract handicap 18 days ago; she needs to bounce back. |
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9th (11) (40/1 -122%)Twilight Serenade |
40/1(-122%) | (11) Twilight Serenade 40/1, Never in it after a slow start tried in a visor when fourth beaten 8 1/4l in a nursery at Wolverhampton latest; usually held up; effective 6/7f, acts on sound surface; needs more back on turf. Below-par fourth at Wolverhampton in November; needs gelding operation to spark progress. |
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10th (7) (11/2 +0%)Maximum Velocity |
11/2(+0%) | (7) Maximum Velocity 11/2, Back to form returning to turf beaten 3l off a 2lb lower mark at Leicester last time; effective 7f, acts on good and AW; chance if building on latest. Arrives in very good nick, second of 17 at Leicester 12 days ago; he can go well again. |
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11th (9) (28/1 -12%)Antique Blue |
28/1(-12%) | (9) Antique Blue 28/1, Step back in right direction down in trip in a new hood beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap at Pontefract last time; effective 6f on good to soft and AW; might do better this season but needs to. Hooded when eighth on his handicap debut at Pontefract (6f) 18 days ago; more is required. |
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12th (1) (5/1 +29%)Torbados |
5/1(+29%) | (1) Torbados 5/1, Too keen, tired badly late beaten 4l in a nursery at Kempton last time; returning from a break; effective 6/7f, acts on good to soft and AW; needs a more conservative ride and to settle better. Too free when beating one at Kempton in December; since gelded and could bounce back. |

Mojito showed ability in her three outings last year, with her best effort arguably coming when sixth at Kempton in September, and she is respected on her handicap debut. Southwell scorer Popty Ping is another to consider, but THANOS has only found one too good in both of his starts in nurseries and has been gelded since. With the potential for more to come, he looks the way to go.

Harry Charlton's THANOS has been gelded since posting a very good second at Southwell and he gets the vote in this open handicap.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (5) (3/1 +45%)Kahavari |
3/1(+45%) | (5) Kahavari 3/1, Too much to do ridden to see out the trip beaten 2l off a 3lb lower mark at Kelso last time; effective 2m-2m5f, acts with cut; new mark asks more. Clear second at Kelso this month but is 3lb higher in a stronger race here. |
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2nd (2) (11/1 +31%)Millforce |
11/1(+31%) | (2) Millforce 11/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Haydock latest; effective up to 2m7f, best on sound surface; bounce back needed dropping in trip. Won in Ireland in the autumn but pulled up on stable debut just ten days ago. |
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3rd (4) (11/8 +59%)Palamon |
11/8(+59%) | (4) Palamon 11/8, Below form down in trip when sixth beaten 20l off 115 last time, 6lb higher here; trainer in form; effective 2m-2m7f on soft and good; may have more to offer now back up in trip. Landed a big punt at Bangor last month and could still be well treated after 10lb hike. |
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4th (1) (2/1 +33%)Go West |
2/1(+33%) | (1) Go West 2/1, Jumped poorly when well below form in Grade 2 at Kempton last time; enjoys making it; off a short-break; effective at around 2m-2m4f, acts on soft and good; freshened up and can go well down in grade. Didn't jump well enough last time; contender if judged on Musselburgh win two runs ago. |

CALIMYSTIC has taken his game to another level since going chasing and built on a narrow Newbury triumph by winning much more convincingly here. He travelled strongly so the drop from 3m shouldn't be a problem and he can successfully take the next step up the ladder. Kahavari has been knocking on the door, but the handicapper hasn't been his friend so a bigger threat could come in the shape of Go West. The top-weight had his limitations exposed in the Pendil, but was impressive in landing a competitive Musselburgh handicap before that.

The drop back to 2m didn't pay dividends at Aintree but PALAMON appeared to have plenty in hand when landing a big punt two runs ago.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (1) (9/4 +50%)Highland Olly |
9/4(+50%) | (1) Highland Olly 9/4, Run of race, back to best, good attitude landing a handicap by a length off a 3lb lower mark at Nottingham last time; trainer in form; enjoys making it; effective 7/8f, acts on soft and good to firm; respected up 3lb. Showed a willing attitude to make all at Nottingham (8.5f, good) last Saturday; 3lb higher. |
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2nd (9) (6/1 +8%)Up The Jazz |
6/1(+8%) | (9) Up The Jazz 6/1, Bit below form back up in trip down the field in a handicap at Doncaster most recent; effective 9/10f, acts on any; bounce back needed. Third at Wolverhampton (8.5f; 10-1) penultimate; backward step at Doncaster (1m2f) since.. |
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3rd (4) (6/1 +40%)Amidst The Chaos |
6/1(+40%) | (4) Amidst The Chaos 6/1, Below form down in trip, needed run beaten 6l in a handicap at Thirsk last time; effective 8-9f, acts on sound surface; should come on for latest. Won at Doncaster (1m) & Musselburgh (1m1f) last August; ninth of 13 at Thirsk (1m) latest.. |
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4th (8) (14/1 0%)Poet's Dawn |
14/1(0%) | (8) Poet's Dawn 14/1, Yard won this last year; bit below best when fourth beaten 5l in a handicap at Pontefract latest; top course jockey/trainer combination; effective 8-10f, acts on any; form in and out towards end of 2025, should come on for latest. Veteran (12-121); seventh last year; should strip fitter for Pontefract (1m) comeback run.. |
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5th (10) (14/1 -75%)Kiss Me My Love |
14/1(-75%) | (10) Kiss Me My Love 14/1, Step back in right direction beaten 4l off this mark at Southwell last time; effective 5-8f, acts on any; remains 2lb above last win mark. Sits 2lb above last winning mark; fourth in a Class 4 at Southwell (40-1) latest.. |
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6th (11) (9/2 -13%)The Sweet Escape |
9/2(-13%) | (11) The Sweet Escape 9/2, Back to best returning to turf, finally got head in front landing a handicap by a nose off a 3lb lower mark at Nottingham last time; effective 7-9f, acts on heavy, good and AW; could kick on now landed a race. Off the mark at the 13th attempt at Nottingham (8.5f, good) latest; now 3lb higher.. |
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7th (2) (11/1 -69%)Keats House |
11/1(-69%) | (2) Keats House 11/1, Ran to current level beaten 2 1/4l off a 1lb lower mark at Nottingham last time; effective 8f, acts on soft and a sound surface, never run on AW; consistent. Won from 7lb lower at Musselburgh (1m, good to soft) in September; potentially vulnerable.. |
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8th (7) (16/1 -167%)Ravishing Beauty |
16/1(-167%) | (7) Ravishing Beauty 16/1, Ran to current form 6l third in a handicap at Newcastle most recent run; suited by 8f, acts on any; consistent enough and can go well. Won twice last summer (8f-8.5f); runner-up to Poet's Dawn at Carlisle (1m) in September.. |
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9th (6) (12/1 -140%)Hostility |
12/1(-140%) | (6) Hostility 12/1, Bit keen tried in a visor, below form on return when fourth beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap at Catterick latest; effective 6/7f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; looks exposed. 0-14; ran respectably when fourth in a newly applied visor at Catterick (7f, good) latest.. |
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10th (3) (50/1 -52%)Rosemary May |
50/1(-52%) | (3) Rosemary May 50/1, Yard won this last year; never in it from off the pace well beaten in a handicap at Carlisle latest; top course trainer; returning from long layoff; effective at 8f on a sound surface; might need this. Disappointing efforts handicapping (7f-1m); easing mark for return from ten-month absence.. |

The Sweet Escape went in by the smallest of margins at Nottingham on his most recent start and should mount a bold bid to follow up, but KISS ME MY LOVE makes more appeal. The daughter of Invincible Spirit caught the eye when outrunning her odds of 40/1 to finish fourth in a class 4 event at Southwell and, with Luke Morris taking over in the plate, she could be primed to strike. Highland Olly completes the shortlist.

In a race which lacks a standout contender, the opportunity is there for HOSTILITY. The Sweet Escape is another to consider.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 | |
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1st (15) (9/2 +0%)Obscenity |
9/2(+0%) | (15) Obscenity 9/2, Below form up in trip when 12l third in a handicap at Bellewstown most recent run; visor first time; stays 10f, acts on heavy and yielding; should come on from seasonal debut. Some good runs in defeat including on return at Bellewstown; needs more; visor on. |
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2nd (3) (9/2 +0%)Maeve Brennan |
9/2(+0%) | (3) Maeve Brennan 9/2, Probably needed the run when beaten 9 1/4l in a handicap at The Curragh last time; in good form prior; trainer in form; effective 10-12f, acts on heavy, yielding to soft. Not a bad run over 1m4f in a Curragh handicap on return; can improve from that; considered. |
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3rd (2) (50/1 -79%)Talk Show Host |
50/1(-79%) | (2) Talk Show Host 50/1, Struggled when too slow away and finished down the field in a maiden at Galway most recent; bumper performer who likely needs middle to long distances on flat. Best run came when in a 1m maiden at this track last September; trip is a query on return. |
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4th (14) (14/1 -56%)Faro Island |
14/1(-56%) | (14) Faro Island 14/1, Too slow away and eased when no chance down the field in a handicap at Dundalk most recent; in good form prior; top course jockey; effective 8-11f, acts on soft and good; form of latest win had knocks. Won a 1m3f Down Royal h'cap last autumn but was poor on AW after (had excuse); needs best. |
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5th (22) (12/1 +25%)Forlio |
12/1(+25%) | (22) Forlio 12/1, Never dangerous when beaten 9 1/2l in a handicap at Dundalk last time; top jockey back on board; effective 10-12f, back over turf and suited by cut. Won well over C&D last October but not as good off higher marks after; needs more. |
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6th (11) (16/1 0%)Gotta Catch'em All |
16/1(0%) | (11) Gotta Catch'em All 16/1, Close to form when beaten 6l in a handicap at Leopardstown last time; effective 10-12f, acts on soft and good; still a maiden but looks fairly treated on best recent form, even if nothing special last time out. Maiden after 22 runs but placed several times; should be thereabouts. |
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7th (10) (10/1 +55%)Tofino |
10/1(+55%) | (10) Tofino 10/1, Below form and might have needed step up in trip when beaten 6l in a claimer at Dundalk last time; effective 7/8f, acts on soft and good; in decent form if struggling slightly of late; competitive enough mark still. Won Curragh h'cap over 1m last year and some decent runs since; new trip on return. |
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8th (24) (13/2 +41%)Searcog |
13/2(+41%) | (24) Searcog 13/2, Ran to form back from hurdles when tried in a tongue-tie beaten 2 1/4l off this mark at Leopardstown last time; effective 8-11f, acts yielding; in decent form. Won a Punchestown h'cap last year; solid Leop'town return; considered; reserve. |
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9th (18) (17/2 +47%)Rain |
17/2(+47%) | (18) Rain 17/2, Probably needed the run when well beaten in a handicap at The Curragh latest; effective 12-14f, suited by cut; entitled to come on from seasonal debut. Won a 1m4f h'cap at Galway last year; well beaten on Curragh return so needs much more. |
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10th (19) (33/1 -65%)El Regalo |
33/1(-65%) | (19) El Regalo 33/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse latest; needs to improve; back on flat after relatively unsuccessful hurdling campaign and didn't show much on flat beforehand. Dual-purpose maiden seems best watched back in this sphere after a layoff. |
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11th (13) (40/1 -82%)Wolf Prince |
40/1(-82%) | (13) Wolf Prince 40/1, Ran to best when landing a handicap hurdle by 3l off a 65lb higher mark at Chepstow last time; absent for very lengthy period; could figure now way down in weights but has rarely run on the level. Smart hurdler has run well on the Flat in defeat but is returning off a long absence. |
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12th (6) (18/1 -13%)Raydamann |
18/1(-13%) | (6) Raydamann 18/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Naas latest; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on any; consistent in this discipline but in poor form on the level of late. Hurdle winner is a maiden on the Flat but some fine runs; needs a return to form. |
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13th (16) (14/1 +30%)Sonic Invader |
14/1(+30%) | (16) Sonic Invader 14/1, Probably best of three runs when beaten 8l in a maiden here last time; returning from long layoff; stays 1m, should get further, acts on good and mightn't take to today's going. Not bad runs last two maidens last year up to 1m; has to be ready after long absence. |
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14th (17) (28/1 -180%)Sylkie |
28/1(-180%) | (17) Sylkie 28/1, Down the field in a graduation hurdle at Punchestown most recent; off a short-break; effective 1m, suited by give; multiple flat winner but back on the level for first time since October. Won three h'caps at Galway in 2024 but no win last year; fit from hurdling; run well. |
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15th (4) (40/1 -60%)Pedro The Poet |
40/1(-60%) | (4) Pedro The Poet 40/1, Ran to form when beaten 6l in a maiden at Dundalk last time; hood first time; effective 8-12f; fair form. Solid runs in AW maidens from 1m-1m4f; hood added for handicap debut and can run well. |
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16th (21) (14/1 +58%)Casheldale Lass |
14/1(+58%) | (21) Casheldale Lass 14/1, Below form when well beaten in a handicap at Killarney latest; in good form prior; effective 10f, acts on heavy and good; steadily progressive. Won Gowran and Naas h'caps last year over similar trips to this; vulnerable off this mark. |
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17th (23) (33/1 +18%)Roman Bull |
33/1(+18%) | (23) Roman Bull 33/1, Below form when beaten 8l in a handicap at Dundalk last time; off a short-break; effective 12f, acts on good so mightn't be best suited to ground and shorter trip; form going the wrong way. Not much racing in last two years; dropping in the weights but best watched. |
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18th (5) (18/1 +0%)Pepper Noir |
18/1(+0%) | (5) Pepper Noir 18/1, Close to form when beaten 3l off a 2lb higher mark at Dundalk last time; effective 10-12f; largely consistent but may struggle with ground as prefers good or all-weather. Best turf effort when second in a Leopardstown handicap over this trip last year; a player. |
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19th (12) (66/1 +0%)Pebble Island |
66/1(+0%) | (12) Pebble Island 66/1, Not great when down the field in a handicap at Leopardstown most recent on return to the level; seems to want further than 10f, acts on good to soft and fast ground; form has gone wrong way. Maiden was beaten a long way over 7f last time but can do better over this trip. |
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20th (7) (66/1 -136%)Lohengrin |
66/1(-136%) | (7) Lohengrin 66/1, Behind when came to grief and brought time last time; effective 7-10f, suited by sound surface; looks flattered by maiden win on the beach at Laytown. Won a 7f Laytown maiden last year but stays this trip; looks vulnerable off this mark. |
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21st (8) (25/1 -14%)Master Sydney |
25/1(-14%) | (8) Master Sydney 25/1, Ran to form when fourth beaten 4 1/2l in a handicap at Down Royal latest; effective 12-16f; bumper winner may do better in handicaps on flat. Bumper winner went close on the Flat over 2m at Tramore last year; this trip looks short. |
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22nd (9) (28/1 -56%)Some Good Men Gone |
28/1(-56%) | (9) Some Good Men Gone 28/1, Probably needed the run when well beaten and last in a handicap at Leopardstown latest; effective 10f, acts on yielding and good; bit to prove after two poor efforts but will like today's trip and ground. Best run when 2nd in a Naas handicap over this trip last year; has to return to that form. |
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23rd (20) (40/1 -21%)Captain Ciano |
40/1(-21%) | (20) Captain Ciano 40/1, Poor effort down the field in a handicap at Gowran Park most recent; usually held up; effective 10f, acts on soft and all-weather, might struggle with this ground and form going the wrong way. Poor in two runs on softer ground recently and not easy to fancy on that form. |

OBSCENITY kept on without troubling the first two on his return at Bellewstown and may be able to strike for his in-form yard. The Fastnet Rock gelding had run well at the Curragh on his final start last season and a more galloping track may suit. Justenzia chased home Matt Connor on her return at Gowran Park earlier this month and could be a big player, despite a 4lb rise for that effort. Pedro The Poet has shown a bit of ability in all-weather maidens and could be one to note on his handicap debut.

Though she has only run on soft/heavy, it could pay to take a chance that MAEVE BRENNAN will handle this ground and build on her return
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (5) (9/2 +0%)Good Earth |
9/2(+0%) | (5) Good Earth 9/2, Scored by 1 1/2l off a 5lb lower mark at Southwell penultimate start; ran about to form beaten 3l off 68 last time, same mark here; trainer in form; suited by 5/6f, acts on any; mark just fair. Two Class 6 wins over 6f at Southwell this year; only fourth off this mark 20 days ago. |
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2nd (4) (9/4 +0%)Fiscal Policy |
9/4(+0%) | (4) Fiscal Policy 9/4, Back to form after a break switched to turf beaten 3/4l off this mark at Thirsk last time; best at 6f, acts on heavy, fast ground and AW; competitive mark. Good 3rd at Thirsk two weeks ago; solid contender off the same mark. |
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3rd (11) (25/1 -108%)Sedgemoor |
25/1(-108%) | (11) Sedgemoor 25/1, Scored by 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark at Newcastle penultimate start; raced too freely last time; suited by 6/7f, acts on good and AW; needs to settle. Two 6f wins at Newcastle this year; too free back there on Monday; up in class today. |
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4th (3) (9/1 +36%)Judicature |
9/1(+36%) | (3) Judicature 9/1, May not have stayed 7f beaten 7 1/2l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; effective at 6f, acts on AW; return to 6f a positive. Struggled in handicaps following a 6f AW novice win; drops into a 0-70 on his return. |
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5th (8) (17/2 +29%)Andalprofit |
17/2(+29%) | (8) Andalprofit 17/2, Raced too freely beaten 6l in a handicap at Southwell last time; effective 6/7f, acts on a sound surface; inconsistent. Chance on his best efforts this year and the return to a straight track may help. |
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6th (6) (40/1 -21%)Margorie |
40/1(-21%) | (6) Margorie 40/1, Poor effort second run in a handicap beaten 9 1/2l in a handicap at Kempton last time; cheekpieces first time; effective 6f, probably needs 7f ideally, only decent run on soft but action should suit sound surface; up against it on latest evidence. 6f win (soft) last September; poor form in two AW handicaps since; now gets headgear. |
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7th (7) (10/1 -122%)Dandy Dinmont |
10/1(-122%) | (7) Dandy Dinmont 10/1, Ran to balance of recent form beaten 2l off a 1lb higher mark at Bath last time; top course jockey; effective 5/6f, acts on a sound surface; mark a bit stiff given current form. Not beaten far at Bath three weeks ago (5f, good); Tom Marquand booked; each-way shout. |
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8th (9) (14/1 -100%)Punchbowl Flyer |
14/1(-100%) | (9) Punchbowl Flyer 14/1, Ran to form beaten 2 1/4l off this mark at Wolverhampton last time; effective 5-7f, acts on good and AW but best with give; in good heart. Knocking at the door on AW (6f/7f) this year; another bold bid likely back on turf. |
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9th (2) (7/1 +50%)The Childe Of Hale |
7/1(+50%) | (2) The Childe Of Hale 7/1, Below form when beaten 3 1/4l off a 1lb higher mark at Wolverhampton last time; suited by 7f, acts on good to soft, fast ground and AW; bit to prove. 7f win last summer; failed to build on it after and drops back in trip after 172 days off. |
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10th (10) (20/1 -122%)Harry Mole |
20/1(-122%) | (10) Harry Mole 20/1, Similar form to first two runs when fourth beaten 7l in a novice at Wolverhampton latest; speedily-bred, acts on good, action suggests he may handle testing ground; fair opening mark. Modest form in sprint novice events last year but may leave that behind now handicapping. |
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11th (1) (7/1 +42%)Cherry Cobbler |
7/1(+42%) | (1) Cherry Cobbler 7/1, Bit below form tried in a tongue-tie at 7f beaten 8l in a handicap at Kempton last time; cheekpieces first time; off a short-break; suited by 5/6f, acts on AW; mark keeps easing and return to 6f will help. Not gone on from Chelmsford 3rd in October but several factors that point to better today. |

FISCAL POLICY makes most appeal in the finale on the basis that he showed a lot more when returning from a break and switching to turf at Thirsk a fortnight ago. Beaten less than a length into third over this trip on that occasion, he could improve for it and connections have found him a good opening. Dandy Dinmont and Good Earth are the dangers.

Cherry Cobbler is intriguing on his turf debut but FISCAL POLICY ran well at Thirsk two weeks ago and edges preference.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 | |
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1st (3) (4/9 +47%)Chablis Rock |
4/9(+47%) | (3) Chablis Rock 4/9, Ran to form up in trp when second beaten 3l in an auction race at the Curragh latest; top course trainer; tongue-tie first time; effective 8-10f, acts with cut; from good yard, probably capable of better. Well clear of third when runner-up on seasonal return; big player with best form. |
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2nd (2) (11/1 +8%)Benaki |
11/1(+8%) | (2) Benaki 11/1, Camelot filly; half-sister to Charlus, smart at 10f; dam smart at 13f; respected on debut for good yard. Half-sister to three winners inc' Charlus (RPR 96); trainer also runs Near Perfection. |
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3rd (6) (5/1 -50%)Pleased |
5/1(-50%) | (6) Pleased 5/1, 500,000gns Camelot filly; half-sister to Fast Attack, very smart at 7f as a 2yo; dam high-class at 6f; top course trainer and is afforded maximum respect on debut. 500,000gns yearling; half-sister to Fast Attack (RPR 104); Chablis Rock also runs for yard. |
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4th (4) (28/1 -12%)Nathema |
28/1(-12%) | (4) Nathema 28/1, Step back from debut upped in trip well beaten in an auction race at the Curragh latest; needs more time and possibly handicaps. Modest form in two maiden runs; stable in good form but much more needed. |
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5th (5) (11/2 -38%)Near Perfection |
11/2(-38%) | (5) Near Perfection 11/2, St Mark's Basilica filly; half-sister to Anthony Van Dyck, top-class at 12f, Derby winner; dam high-class at 6f; interesting newcomer from a good yard. Half-sister to five winners inc' Anthony Van Dyck; market can split trainers' two. |
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6th (8) (40/1 -21%)Zitkala Sa |
40/1(-21%) | (8) Zitkala Sa 40/1, Moderate debut well beaten in a maiden at Dundalk only start; tongue-tie first time; improvement likely but needed. Beaten 17l on AW debut earlier this month; tongue tie needs to spark a big improvement. |
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7th (7) (150/1 -20%)Sofi's Gift |
150/1(-20%) | (7) Sofi's Gift 150/1, Again ran to a moderate level well beaten in an auction race at the Curragh latest; improvement needed. No sign of winning potential in opening two maidens. |

CHABLIS ROCK sports a first-time tongue-tie and is fit and well, while also proven on these conditions. A half-sister to Group 2 winner Coltrane, the selection built on her debut run when finishing third at Gowran last October and at the Curragh earlier this month she finished second to a nice type. Near Perfection is well bred, being a half-sister to Derby winner Anthony Van Dyck. Her dam also scored at Group 3 level and she's noted along with Pleased.

Well clear of third when runner-up on seasonal return at the Curragh, CHABLIS ROCK can put her race-fitness to use and get a first win
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (8) (11/10 +60%)Lion Of Mali |
11/10(+60%) | (8) Lion Of Mali 11/10, Scored by a head off a 3lb lower mark at Kempton penultimate start; ran to form beaten 1 1/4l off 67 last time, same mark here; trainer in form; effective 7f, mile may suit, acts on AW; very reliable with likeable attitude. Record of 2112 in AW handicaps; big player if he can transfer his progress back to turf. |
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2nd (9) (10/1 +29%)Eduardo Calderon |
10/1(+29%) | (9) Eduardo Calderon 10/1, Below form of first two starts well beaten in a novice at Chelmsford latest; speedily-bred; tricky to assess. Handicap newcomer but he needs to raise his game after six months off. |
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3rd (11) (22/1 +0%)Daretobedifferent |
22/1(+0%) | (11) Daretobedifferent 22/1, Tried in a hood but below form up to 7f on seasonal debut beaten 5l in a handicap at Newmarket last time; suited by 6f and a sound surface; form has tailed off. Nine-race maiden who has gone the wrong way in handicaps; others preferred. |
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4th (6) (16/1 -33%)Venetian Romance |
16/1(-33%) | (6) Venetian Romance 16/1, Yard won this last year; got no run at all beaten 8 1/2l in a handicap at Nottingham last time; cheekpieces first time; effective 7f, acts on good and AW; bit to prove in handicaps. Unexposed filly but she's not progressed so far and needs improvement back in trip. |
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5th (4) (28/1 -27%)Sprinting Speed |
28/1(-27%) | (4) Sprinting Speed 28/1, Probably needed race beaten 7l in a handicap at Southwell on reappearance; effective 5/6f, acts on a sound surface; bit to prove in handicaps. Finished down the field in all four runs and he needs a transformation at this new trip. |
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6th (10) (5/1 +9%)Chelio |
5/1(+9%) | (10) Chelio 5/1, Raced too freely up in trip but ran to form when second beaten 3l in a novice at Lingfield latest; top course jockey; suited by 1m, acts on AW; possibly more to come if will settle better. Promising second at Lingfield (1m) and he looks interesting back in trip on handicap debut. |
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7th (7) (20/1 -135%)Yachtsman |
20/1(-135%) | (7) Yachtsman 20/1, Ran to form tried in a tongue-tie beaten 1 1/4l off this mark at Lingfield last time; effective 6/7f, acts on good and AW; looks nicely weighted. Has reached the frame in two AW handicaps for current yard; in the mix with hood reapplied. |
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8th (12) (33/1 -288%)Castlekeely |
33/1(-288%) | (12) Castlekeely 33/1, Disappointing handicap debut up to 7f and down the field in a handicap here most recent start; effective 6f, speed in pedigree; tall colt, good attitude, needs to bounce back. Disappointing favourite over C&D on recent handicap/stable debut; bit to prove. |
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9th (2) (13/2 +24%)Pretty Danielle |
13/2(+24%) | (2) Pretty Danielle 13/2, Good effort back from a break beaten 3/4l off a 1lb lower mark at Lingfield last time; effective 7f, probably enjoy 1m, acts on good and AW; looks well handicapped. 0-7 but she returned after a break with a close third at Lingfield (7f, AW); respected. |
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10th (5) (12/1 -100%)Circle Of Trust |
12/1(-100%) | (5) Circle Of Trust 12/1, Backed up novice/maiden form on handicap debut beaten a neck off a 1lb lower mark at Yarmouth last time; cheekpieces first time; effective 6/7f, may not be suited by shorter; on a competitive mark. Went close in Yarmouth nursery in final 2yo run; respected with headgear added on return. |
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11th (3) (22/1 -159%)Great Success |
22/1(-159%) | (3) Great Success 22/1, Stayed 7f and better effort probably reflecting ability when fourth beaten 5l in a novice at Newcastle latest; effective at 6/7f, acts on fast ground and AW; fair opening mark. Been gelded and he's a possible improver back on turf on handicap debut; needs close look. |
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12th (1) (20/1 -67%)Horwich |
20/1(-67%) | (1) Horwich 20/1, Got no run at all beaten 5l in a handicap at Southwell last time; effective 7f, acts on AW; dangerous back at 7f after excuses last three starts. On reduced mark and he ran into plenty of trouble at Southwell (6f) latest; not ruled out. |

Lion of Mali hasn't finished outside the top two since competing in handicap company and has to be respected, but it may pay to side with CIRCLE OF TRUST. The son of Dark Angel hit the woodwork on his nursery debut at Yarmouth in September and could make a winning start to his three-year-old campaign. Pretty Danielle and Great Success are just two others to consider in an open contest.

The vote goes to LION OF MALI who has a record of 2112 in AW handicaps and is a big player if he can transfer his progress back to turf.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (8) (11/4 +8%)Proposal |
11/4(+8%) | (8) Proposal 11/4, Ran to form when second beaten 2l in a novice at Newcastle latest; effective 7f on sound surface; good chance here. Frankel filly ended 2025 with a good Newcastle second; must enter calculations on return. |
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2nd (5) (11/2 -65%)Lunar Melody |
11/2(-65%) | (5) Lunar Melody 11/2, Moderate debut run beaten 2 1/2l in a novice at Carlisle on debut; seems effective at 6f on good; improvement needed. Very promising debut fifth at Carlisle in September; capable of a lot better and a player. |
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3rd (9) (11/8 +27%)Tahalel |
11/8(+27%) | (9) Tahalel 11/8, Again below debut level but step back in right direction 2l third in a maiden at Salisbury most recent run; effective 6/7f on sound surface; can surely win a race this term. Promising Haydock second but twice failed to build on it; could still do better in 2026. |
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4th (10) (10/3 +61%)Venetian Gold |
10/3(+61%) | (10) Venetian Gold 10/3, 62,000gns breeze-up purchase by St Mark's Basilica; dam 5/6f performer, won at Listed level; good yard and one to respect on debut. This daughter of St Mark's Basilica is in good hands and can't be ruled out on her debut. |
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5th (7) (14/1 +65%)Moving Rubber |
14/1(+65%) | (7) Moving Rubber 14/1, £22,000 Zoustar filly; dam fair at 5f; tough enough task on debut and others stronger. Zoustar filly; the betting can prove an accurate guide for this newcomer. |
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6th (4) (200/1 -100%)Ivat Ghia |
200/1(-100%) | (4) Ivat Ghia 200/1, Modest debut beaten 9l in a novice at Kempton on debut; off a short-break; not given hard time first start and should do better. Always behind when eighth in Kempton novice on her debut in February; lots more is needed. |
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7th (11) (66/1 -136%)Yasalam |
66/1(-136%) | (11) Yasalam 66/1, Similar level to debut comfortably held in a novice at Kempton last time; seems effective 6/7f; likely capable of better if settling. Failed to build on debut when last of five at Kempton last month; worth another chance. |
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8th (6) (28/1 -100%)Melting Snow |
28/1(-100%) | (6) Melting Snow 28/1, Too Darn Hot filly; dam smart at 10f; respected on debut for good yard, especially if market speaks in favour. Too Darn Hot filly; bred to be well above average and needs considering on her first run. |
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9th (3) (250/1 -25%)Eva The Deeva |
250/1(-25%) | (3) Eva The Deeva 250/1, Similar level to debut albeit comfortably held in a novice at Pontefract last time; bred for 7f+; might need more time and handicaps. Never dangerous in Newcastle maiden and Pontefract novice; can do better in due course. |
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10th (1) (66/1 -65%)Ashley Pool |
66/1(-65%) | (1) Ashley Pool 66/1, Expert Eye filly; dam related to some good Flat winner, and one over jumps; trainer in form but likely up against it on debut. Expert Eye filly; the market can guide for this newcomer. |

PROPOSAL is the choice of James Doyle out of the Wathnan Racing pair and that might be a tip in itself. The daughter of Frankel improved with each start last season and it would be no surprise to see her progress again to strike. Lunar Melody ran with credit when fifth over 6f at Carlisle on her introduction in September and is likely to have more to offer. Of the remainder, Tahalel makes the most appeal.

Richard and Peter Fahey's LUNAR MELODY shaped with lots of promise when fifth at Carlisle and is taken to build on it and emerge on top
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (11) (14/1 -40%)No Ordinary Joe |
14/1(-40%) | (11) No Ordinary Joe 14/1, Bit more like it tried in visor beaten 6l in a handicap hurdle at Aintree last time; best at 2m4f on sound surface; inconsistent, likely vulnerable for the win. Ran well at Aintree a fortnight ago but his last win came in 2022; others preferred. |
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2nd (10) (7/2 +30%)Gnomon |
7/2(+30%) | (10) Gnomon 7/2, Improved to get off the mark in a maiden hurdle at Ascot last time; effective at 2m-2m3f on good to soft and good; more to come over hurdles, obvious claims on handicap debut. Cosily won small-field Ascot maiden in March; could easily have more to offer in handicaps. |
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3rd (9) (11/2 +54%)Fasol |
11/2(+54%) | (9) Fasol 11/2, Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; outpaced, ran to form back down in distance when fourth beaten 7l in a handicap hurdle at Plumpton latest; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on good to soft and good; consistent, mark about right. Ran well in Sussex Champion Hurdle three weeks ago and this longer trip also suits. |
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4th (15) (9/1 -6%)Royal Way |
9/1(-6%) | (15) Royal Way 9/1, Too much to do but ran to form when runner-up at Ascot last time; effective at 2m-2m5f, acts on good; back in form, remains well treated on old efforts. Won off reduced mark last month and ran well in defeat ten days later. |
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5th (1) (11/2 +8%)Favour And Fortune |
11/2(+8%) | (1) Favour And Fortune 11/2, Saddle slipped, better than result beaten 1 1/4l off a 3lb lower mark at Aintree last time; trainer in form; effective 2m-2m4f on soft and good; consistent, better than result latest, good chance. Career-best form when close third of 22 at Aintree a fortnight ago. |
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6th (12) (8/1 -60%)Across Earth |
8/1(-60%) | (12) Across Earth 8/1, Hit the line well, ran right up to best beaten 1/2l off a 2lb lower mark at Haydock last time; effective 2m, suited by sound surface, acts on soft; consistent, can go well again. 2m winner here in December; still in good form; considered on first attempt at 2m4f. |
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7th (8) (17/2 +53%)Lucky Manifest |
17/2(+53%) | (8) Lucky Manifest 17/2, Unsuited by drop in trip down the field in a handicap hurdle at Kelso most recent; since undergone a wind op and now tries a tongue-tie; off a short-break; effective 2m-2m7f, suited by good; consistent until latest. Did well in the autumn but progress has stalled since; given wind op last month. |
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8th (2) (50/1 +24%)Dargiannini |
50/1(+24%) | (2) Dargiannini 50/1, Pulled up in BetMGM Cup Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham latest; effective 2m4f, suited by decent ground; handicapper in charge. Narrow winner off today's mark in October but pulled up both starts since. |
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9th (4) (9/2 +10%)Listentoyourheart |
9/2(+10%) | (4) Listentoyourheart 9/2, Travelled but didn't stay beaten 8 1/2l third in Beeswing Mares' Hurdle (Listed) at Kelso most recent run; effective 2m-3m, acts on good to soft and good; can go well. Landed big prize at Windsor on New Year's Day but not quite in same form either run since. |
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10th (16) (10/1 +29%)Tour Ovalie |
10/1(+29%) | (16) Tour Ovalie 10/1, Ran to form but unsuited by way race developed when fourth beaten 7 1/4l in a handicap hurdle at Chepstow latest; effective at 2m-2m4f, acts soft and good; mark about right, needs pace collapse. Ran quite well at Chepstow last month and Sean Bowen takes over today; a possible. |

A victory for Dan Skelton would be a fitting end to the campaign and Listentoyourheart has every chance, with the drop in trip in her favour. There may be better-treated contenders in here, though, and GNOMON has much more scope for improvement. Toby Lawes' five-year-old beat a subsequent winner to deservedly get off the mark over timber at Ascot and goes handicapping off a nice mark. Favour And Fortune made the frame in a hot Aintree contest for the second year in succession, while Across Earth has held his form well all season. Surrey Lord and Trustintimes are just two others to consider.

The last race of the season can go to GNOMON, who cruised clear at Ascot last month ahead of a next-time-out winner.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (7) (6/1 -33%)Liverpool Star |
6/1(-33%) | (7) Liverpool Star 6/1, Did well as was squeezed out start when beaten a length off this mark at Catterick last time; effective 5/6f, may be better latter, acts on fast ground and AW; mark is competitive still and should go well. Bumped at the start but recovered to do solid late work at Catterick (5f) latest; 6f fine.. |
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2nd (1) (17/2 -70%)Siouxpersonic |
17/2(-70%) | (1) Siouxpersonic 17/2, Put experience to good use, short in the market and drop in class suited when winning a maiden at Southwell by 2l last time; effective 5/6f, further better, acts on fast ground and AW; needs more back in a handicap. 5f Southwell winner for Ed Bethell; sold for 40,000gns; returns to 6f for stable debut.. |
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3rd (2) (11/1 -120%)Koffee And Kale |
11/1(-120%) | (2) Koffee And Kale 11/1, Put experience to good use, short in the market as well when winning a novice at Leicester by a short-head last time; effective 5/6f, acts on sound surface; can go well back handicapping. Scrambled home in 5f novice at Leicester (6-5 fav) last October; gelded; back from a break. |
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4th (10) (11/1 +45%)Hares Bredth |
11/1(+45%) | (10) Hares Bredth 11/1, Yard has won 3 of last 9 runnings of race; never involved tried in a tongue-tie beaten 4 1/4l in a nursery at Pontefract last time; top course trainer; effective 6f on good ground; form is unreliable and hard to evaluate. Closer when fifth on handicap debut at Pontefract (6f; first-time tongue-tie) last October. |
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5th (3) (5/1 +64%)Ecclefechan |
5/1(+64%) | (3) Ecclefechan 5/1, Reasonable run off a break beaten 4l off a 1lb higher mark at Kempton last time; probably 6/7f, acts on sound surface; entitled to come on from reappearance run. 0-8; fifth of eight on Kempton return (7f; 14-1, beaten 4l) six weeks ago; 1lb lower.. |
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6th (4) (11/1 -57%)Vencedora |
11/1(-57%) | (4) Vencedora 11/1, Bit keen and didn't get home up in trip beaten 6l in a handicap at Southwell last time; in good form prior; effective 6f on good and AW; should do better this time. Newcastle novice winner (6f); possibly needed comeback run at Southwell (7f) ten days ago.. |
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7th (6) (14/1 -133%)Blue Nguru |
14/1(-133%) | (6) Blue Nguru 14/1, Settled and better effort dropped in trip when winning a novice at Lingfield by a neck last time; trainer in form; returning from a break; suited by 5/6f, didn't stay 7f, acts on good and AW; mark looks fair. Off the mark at Lingfield (5f novice) in December; retains potential off four-month break.. |
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8th (5) (7/2 +13%)Arishka's Dream |
7/2(+13%) | (5) Arishka's Dream 7/2, Worn down late on stiff track but ran to form beaten a neck off a 2lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; off a short-break; effective 5/6f, acts on AW; consistent. 6f Wolverhampton maiden winner; twice narrowly beaten since; merits respect on turf debut.. |
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9th (9) (20/1 -150%)Contorno |
20/1(-150%) | (9) Contorno 20/1, Just about to form back on turf fifth beaten 2l off 59 last time, same mark here; suited by stiff 5f, acts on AW; consistent but needs more than last time and 6f may help. No excuses when a weakening fifth (Liverpool Star third) on turf return at Catterick (5f).. |
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10th (8) (12/1 +25%)Solar Cooper |
12/1(+25%) | (8) Solar Cooper 12/1, Didn't stay up in trip beaten 8l in a handicap at Beverley last time; effective 5/6f on good; not ruled out down in trip. Hung left-handed and dropped out accordingly on recent stable debut at Beverley (7.5f).. |

Arishka's Dream has found one too good in both of his starts in handicap company and may fill that position again, this time behind VENCEDORA. Karl Burke's filly finished an underwhelming fifth over 7f at Southwell recently but the return to turf, along with this drop back in trip, might work the oracle. Blue Nguru got off the mark at Lingfield in December and may also have a say.

The suggestion in a tricky finale is the moderately progressive ARISHKA'S DREAM, who races on turf for the first time.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 | |
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1st (8) (11/2 +45%)Kool One |
11/2(+45%) | (8) Kool One 11/2, Fair effort on reappearance when beaten 7l in a handicap here last time; effective 12-14f flat, suited by easy ground; entitled to come on from reappearance but conditions mightn't be best fit. Winning form on Flat and over hurdles last August, should be better for last month's run. |
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2nd (5) (18/1 +28%)Granville Street |
18/1(+28%) | (5) Granville Street 18/1, Below form up in class when finishing down the field in a handicap hurdle at Naas most recent; off a short-break and back over level; effective 12f with cut; unexposed in this sphere but has had issues, mark demands more. Only Flat win came in 2023, fit from hurdling but hard to fancy on recent evidence. |
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3rd (9) (66/1 -200%)Radar Ahead |
66/1(-200%) | (9) Radar Ahead 66/1, Probably needed the race when finishing down the field in a handicap at Bellewstown most recent; suited by 12f, acts on heavy and good; bit to prove after poor start to campaign. Ran poorly on seasonal debut, stable appears to have a better chance with Celtic Druid. |
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4th (19) (11/1 -29%)Celtic Druid |
11/1(-29%) | (19) Celtic Druid 11/1, Squeezed through to win going away landing a handicap by 2 1/2l off a 9lb lower mark at Dundalk last time; effective 9-12f, acts on most; progressing. Progressive in winning twice at Dundalk, definite chance here with Sadhbh Tormey's claim. |
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5th (11) (11/2 +0%)Earthsong |
11/2(+0%) | (11) Earthsong 11/2, About to balance of form when fourth beaten 5l in a handicap here latest; top course jockey; effective 12-14f, acts on heavy and good; latest form looks strong for grade. Should be better for her seasonal debut here last month, closely matched with Kool One. |
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6th (16) (14/1 -40%)Kakori |
14/1(-40%) | (16) Kakori 14/1, Did not get a clear run when down the field in a handicap at Bellewstown most recent; trainer in form; effective 1m and bred for longer trips; unexposed, yet to fire in handicaps but should come on for latest. Picked up an injury on seasonal debut, also had an excuse at Bellewstown, not ruled out. |
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7th (10) (18/1 0%)Goin' |
18/1(0%) | (10) Goin' 18/1, Yard won this last year; down the field in a maiden hurdle at Down Royal most recent; off a short-break and back to flat; effective 12-16f, suited by cut; formerly Listed placed in Germany. Struggled over hurdles during the winter, not without a chance on last year's Flat form. |
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8th (3) (11/1 -69%)Trubshaw |
11/1(-69%) | (3) Trubshaw 11/1, Back to winning ways and step back down in trip suited when landing a handicap by 3 1/2l off a 9lb lower mark at The Curragh last time; effective 14f, acts on good; progressive. Ended last term with a 1m6f Curragh victory over Quiz Test, 9lb higher, same apprentice. |
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9th (17) (15/2 +25%)Quiz Test |
15/2(+25%) | (17) Quiz Test 15/2, Ran to current level when beaten 3 1/2l off this mark at The Curragh last time; effective 10-16f, acts on soft and good; on long losing run but fair mark if building on recent revival. Decent form without winning last autumn, each-way chance if reappearing in same shape. |
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10th (22) (40/1 +0%)Edge Of Darkness |
40/1(+0%) | (22) Edge Of Darkness 40/1, Poor effort when down the field in a handicap at Dundalk most recent; effective 12-14f but on a sounder surface than this; poor form under both codes of late. Second reserve, four-time turf winner whose recent Dundalk form has been poor. |
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11th (15) (28/1 -40%)Bruant |
28/1(-40%) | (15) Bruant 28/1, Poor effort at inadequate trip when finishing down the field in a handicap at Gowran Park most recent; usually held up; no worthwhile form in Ireland on the Flat. Continues to drop in the handicap, recent Gowran run provides limited encouragement. |
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12th (21) (12/1 -50%)Arcland |
12/1(-50%) | (21) Arcland 12/1, Struggled and seemed to be regressing with age when finishgin down the field in a handicap at Bellewstown most recent; in good form prior; effective 12-14f on flat; consistent in both codes. First reserve, went very close in a similar race here on penultimate Flat start last year. |
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13th (4) (14/1 -65%)Daboya |
14/1(-65%) | (4) Daboya 14/1, Ideally suited by trip when when winning a maiden hurdle at Thurles by 4 1/4l last time; returning from a break; effective 8-12f on flat, and she has plenty of experience over level; in good form on flat and over hurdles. Versatile mare has won on turf/AW and over hurdles, ground should be coming right for her. |
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14th (18) (17/2 +0%)Plunkett Street |
17/2(+0%) | (18) Plunkett Street 17/2, Fair effort on seasonal debut when beaten 8 1/2l in a handicap at Gowran Park last time; effective 12-16f, acts on heavy and good; should come on from flat reappearance. Failed to run to market expectations at Gowran on seasonal debut, capable of better. |
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15th (1) (100/1 -203%)High Honour |
100/1(-203%) | (1) High Honour 100/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle here latest; last win in August 2024 and inconsistent afterwards; needs to improve. Had placed form over hurdles in 2025, only Flat win was for Godolphin at two. |
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16th (12) (40/1 -100%)Miss Gitana |
40/1(-100%) | (12) Miss Gitana 40/1, Made too much use of and got bad kick at start when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Bellewstown latest; strong stayer who last won on flat in July. Disappointed over hurdles for Gordon Elliott after a 2m Flat win at Tramore, stable debut. |
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17th (20) (11/1 -10%)God The Highness |
11/1(-10%) | (20) God The Highness 11/1, Probably needed race when finishing down the field in a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse most recent; effective 12-14f and acts on heavy and good; consistent and mark fair. Chance here with fitness advanced by a hurdles run, third of 23 over 1m6f here last autumn. |
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18th (2) (15/2 +38%)Juniper Sling |
15/2(+38%) | (2) Juniper Sling 15/2, Never dangerous when down the field in a handicap at Leopardstown most recent; effective 10-12f, however, and has shown enough to win maiden. Ran poorly over 1m2f on heavy ground on her only handicap start, premature to write off. |
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19th (13) (33/1 -83%)Rich Belief |
33/1(-83%) | (13) Rich Belief 33/1, Close to form on reappearance when beaten 7 1/2l in a handicap at Gowran Park last time; effective 14-16f, suited by cut; should improve from seasonal debut. Second at Clonmel last September has been the only bright spot since a 2024 Chester win. |
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20th (7) (16/1 +36%)God Of Thunder |
16/1(+36%) | (7) God Of Thunder 16/1, Below form up in trip when down the field in a handicap at Gowran Park most recent; effective 12f, acts on any; form has tailed off. Out of form since a Limerick win last June, towards the rear on both turf starts this term. |

CELTIC DRUID comes here in fine form from the all-weather and may be able to land his hat-trick. The Churchill gelding overcame some traffic problems to run out a cosy winner at Dundalk just over two weeks ago. He got a 9lb hike for that, but may be able to strike again before the handicapper catches up. Trubshaw was a cosy winner when last seen at the Curragh in October. He also runs off a 9lb higher mark, but there could still be upside with the four-year-old. Earthsong was a solid fourth on her return here late last month and could be place material.

With race-fitness on his side and drying conditions a plus factor, CELTIC DRUID can maintain the progress evident at Dundalk.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (2) (5/1 +23%)Brian The Snail |
5/1(+23%) | (2) Brian The Snail 5/1, Better effort when beaten 1 1/2l off a 1lb higher mark at Newcastle last time; effective 5/6f, acts on a sound surface; tricky customer who does his own thing, dangerous on a going day. Placed at Newcastle recently but inconsistent nowadays; younger rivals appeal more. |
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2nd (6) (11/1 -69%)Man On A Mission |
11/1(-69%) | (6) Man On A Mission 11/1, Ran to form when fourth but only beaten 2l off a 1lb higher mark here last time; effective at 5/6f, acts on AW; form has been a bit in and out of late and needs to find more here. In the frame on three of his last five 6f starts; needs a good pace to aim at over 5f. |
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3rd (4) (4/1 +0%)Irish Dancer |
4/1(+0%) | (4) Irish Dancer 4/1, Made too much use of beaten 7l in a handicap here last time; suited by 5f, acts on good to soft, good, good to firm and AW; was in good form prior to latest with successive seconds and competitive mark still. Didn't fire here recently but came second twice over C&D last month; must be considered. |
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3rd (5) (9/2 -13%)Sonic Si |
9/2(-13%) | (5) Sonic Si 9/2, Better than bare result when fourth but only beaten a length off a 1lb higher mark at Lingfield last time; effective 5f, acts on soft and AW; has been doing best work late over this trip, so might need returning to further. 0-12 overall but has made the frame on last three of his four stable starts; considered. |
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5th (1) (11/8 +39%)Clover Time |
11/8(+39%) | (1) Clover Time 11/8, Well backed beaten 3l off a 1lb higher mark at Chelmsford last time; top course trainer; effective 5/6f, acts on a sound surface and AW; bounce back needed but capable of big run. Runner-up five times over 6f since September; fourth in better 5f race than this in March. |
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6th (3) (14/1 -65%)Cabeza De Llave |
14/1(-65%) | (3) Cabeza De Llave 14/1, Ran to form beaten 2 1/2l off a 1lb higher mark at Chelmsford last time; off a short-break; suited by 5f, acts on any; has been knocking on the door of late and running about to mark. Consistent 7yo who was placed under James Glennon at Chelmsford in February. |
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7th (7) (50/1 -52%)Coast |
50/1(-52%) | (7) Coast 50/1, Raced freely down the field in a handicap here most recent; enjoys making it; effective 6f on sound surface; last won in August 2024, regressive and out of form for a very long time. Well beaten over 6f here last month and remains without a win since summer 2024. |

CABEZA DE LLAVE's third at Chelmsford can be marked up, given he was forced wide on the final bend and the winner has subsequently gone in again. That was his first outing since October, so it's reasonable to expect improvement and Michael Attwater's charge could prove the one to side with. Sonic Si looks a threat off his current mark, while Irish Dancer may well bounce back from a disappointing effort last time.

Preference is for IRISH DANCER, who didn't fire here recently but came second twice over C&D in March and collected four wins in 2025.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 | |
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1st (15) (10/1 +0%)Patrick Street |
10/1(+0%) | (15) Patrick Street 10/1, Disappointing dropped in trip beaten 10l in a handicap at Gowran Park last time; seems effective at 12f on a sound surface; bit to prove. On long losing run, below best again at Gowran on latest, others make more appeal. |
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2nd (5) (6/1 -71%)Khormor Syd |
6/1(-71%) | (5) Khormor Syd 6/1, Back to best, strong at finish beaten 1 1/4l off a 1lb lower mark at Gowran Park last time; effective 8-11f, suited by cut; chance if building on latest. Best effort yet on latest at Gowran, step up in trip a plus, player off 1lb higher. |
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3rd (2) (11/1 +8%)Deed Pole |
11/1(+8%) | (2) Deed Pole 11/1, Struggled when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown most recent; effective 12f on Flat; capable of a good run back from hurdling. Two-time AW winner, 0-7 on turf, out of form over hurdles when last seen, watch. |
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4th (3) (12/1 -167%)Miss Crinshawn |
12/1(-167%) | (3) Miss Crinshawn 12/1, Run of race, best handicap effort beaten 2l off this mark at Dundalk last time; off a short-break; effective 8-11f, acts with cut and on AW; looks flattered by maiden outlier. Staying on third at Dundalk (10.5f) after break, moves up in trip, chance with a repeat. |
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5th (13) (5/1 +41%)Jurality |
5/1(+41%) | (13) Jurality 5/1, Back to form when fourth beaten 6l in a handicap hurdle at Bellewstown latest; effective up to 12f; respected back on Flat. Decent run over hurdles latest, best Flat run came over C&D, interesting. |
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6th (9) (7/1 -40%)Captain Hanley |
7/1(-40%) | (9) Captain Hanley 7/1, Ran to form down in trip beaten 4l in a handicap at Dundalk last time; effective 10-12f, acts on sound surface; in decent form but remains a maiden. 0-9 on turf, went close off 6lb higher at Tramore last Aug, drying ground a plus. |
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7th (16) (40/1 +0%)Kilgharrahs Love |
40/1(+0%) | (16) Kilgharrahs Love 40/1, Again below form tried in cheekpieces beaten 7 1/4l in a handicap at Gowran Park last time; tongue-tie first time; effective 7/8f, suited by cut; needs more. Promise as a juvenile but has lost way, new headgear combo tried now. |
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8th (11) (11/4 +31%)Calamint |
11/4(+31%) | (11) Calamint 11/4, Back to form up in trip beaten 2 1/2l off a 1lb lower mark at Navan last time; effective 8-12f, acts on soft and good; step back up in trip might help. Back on song at Navan latest over 1m2f, worth another go at this trip, chance. |
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9th (17) (33/1 +0%)Almenfee |
33/1(+0%) | (17) Almenfee 33/1, Again below German form well beaten in a handicap at Bellewstown latest; effective around 12f, acts on good to soft and good; mark easing but needs more. German winner, poor form so far for this stable, hard to fancy; reserve. |
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10th (18) (18/1 +18%)My Girl Robyn |
18/1(+18%) | (18) My Girl Robyn 18/1, Poor effort needing race down the field in a handicap at Leopardstown most recent; yet to show much over 8-10f; improvement needed. Showed little in maidens or in first two h'caps, much more needed; reserve. |
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11th (1) (10/1 +0%)Church Mountain |
10/1(+0%) | (1) Church Mountain 10/1, Ran to form down in trip on deep ground back on turf when fourth beaten 5 1/2l in a handicap at Navan latest; effective 8-12f, acts on heavy, good and AW; inconsistent but capable. Dual 1m course winner, sound 1m2f effort at Navan latest, has won at 1m4f, go well. |
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12th (4) (20/1 -100%)Amavasya |
20/1(-100%) | (4) Amavasya 20/1, Not best of runs tried in a hood beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap at Clonmel last time; effective 9-12f, may not stay further; better than showed latest. Maiden, best effort off 4lb higher at Cork (1m4f) last year, lacks a run but can't dismiss. |
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13th (8) (33/1 +18%)Hosanna Power |
33/1(+18%) | (8) Hosanna Power 33/1, Never in it from off the pace beaten 9l in a handicap at Dundalk last time; suited by 8-10f, acts on soft, good and AW; bit to prove over this far. No win since May 2024, poor form on AW recently, hard to make a case for. |
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14th (14) (20/1 -11%)Rapid Sequence |
20/1(-11%) | (14) Rapid Sequence 20/1, Well beaten again, one for handicaps going forward down the field in a maiden at Bellewstown most recent; usually held up; all to prove even on handicap debut. Modest maiden form last year, new yard now, watch on h'cap bow unless market speaks. |
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15th (10) (25/1 +11%)Piatra Neamt |
25/1(+11%) | (10) Piatra Neamt 25/1, Struggled once again down the field in a handicap at Galway most recent; effective 9-10f, may improve for slightly further; needs more. Promise on Navan h'cap debut, struggled on heavy latest, ground more suitable here. |
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16th (7) (33/1 -50%)Ellaat |
33/1(-50%) | (7) Ellaat 33/1, Too much to do but ran to form, needed run when fourth beaten 15l in a handicap hurdle at Cork latest; effective 12-14f on Flat, best efforts with cut; bit to prove. Not a bad run over timber when last seen at Cork in Nov', entitled to need this. |

KHORMOR SYD finished in front of two of these rivals when finishing second 16 days ago and should be competitive. That Gowran race was just his second handicap start, so he can continue to progress with soft ground also suitable. Miss Crinshawn also ran well on her second handicap start at Dundalk in January and is noted, while Calamint wasn't beaten far in a heavy-ground handicap at Navan.

If CALAMINT builds on her promising seasonal reappearance second at Navan she could be the one to be on here
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (4) (5/6 +67%)Manatee Mehmas |
5/6(+67%) | (4) Manatee Mehmas 5/6, 105,000gns Mehmas gelding; brother to Tiva, useful at 5f; dam useful at 6f; place claims on debut in a weak race. Son of Mehmas can't be discounted on his debut, especially if market vibes are positive. |
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2nd (2) (7/5 -250%)Time To Take Off |
7/5(-250%) | (2) Time To Take Off 7/5, Good effort off a break when second beaten 3/4l in a novice at Wolverhampton latest; effective 5f, acts on good to soft and AW; strong claims in a weak race here. Debut Nottingham winner; shaped well when Wolverhampton second on return; the one to beat. |
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3rd (8) (10/1 +55%)You Mystify Me |
10/1(+55%) | (8) You Mystify Me 10/1, 55,000gns breeze-up purchase by A'Ali; dam useful at 5f; looks an unlikely winner on debut, might need run. This A'Ali filly is no forlorn hope on her first run. |
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4th (1) (250/1 +17%)Aurora's Doublesix |
250/1(+17%) | (1) Aurora's Doublesix 250/1, Again ran to a poor level despite a wind op well beaten in a classified race at Newcastle latest; off a short-break; yet to show any ability. Yet to offer much and beat one at Newcastle in February; blinkers are tried now. |
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5th (3) (17/2 +39%)Hallandale Beach |
17/2(+39%) | (3) Hallandale Beach 17/2, Similar level to debut beaten 4 1/2l in a novice at Wolverhampton last time; trainer in form; effective at 6f on a sound surface; drop to 5f might suit. Hinted at promise in pair of 6f novices at Chelmsford and Wolverhampton; place prospects. |
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6th (6) (80/1 +20%)Tickhill Flyer |
80/1(+20%) | (6) Tickhill Flyer 80/1, Never in it from off the pace, moderate debut well beaten in a novice at Ripon only start; type to do better when handicapping. Last at Ripon on debut nine days ago; significantly more is required. |
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7th (7) (25/1 +38%)Lady Grey |
25/1(+38%) | (7) Lady Grey 25/1, £20,000 Havana Grey filly; dam moderate at 10f; tough enough task on debut and might need experience. The betting can prove an accurate guide for this Havana Grey newcomer. |
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8th (5) (28/1 -56%)Sanny Doo |
28/1(-56%) | (5) Sanny Doo 28/1, Poor debut beaten 34l into fourth in a novice at Wolverhampton first-time out; hood first time; returning from long layoff; all to do. Last at Wolverhampton on sole run for James Tate ten months ago; hooded for new yard. |

Manatee Mehmas changed hands for 105,000gns as a yearling and his dam is closely related to Group 2 winner Tasleet. He needs to be monitored in the market, but TIME TO TAKE OFF has experience on her side and that could make the difference. The daughter of Starman made a good impression on her debut at Nottingham in October and the return to turf might see her in a different light after being a disappointing favourite at Wolverhampton last month. Hallandale Beach looks best of the rest.

James Tate's fairly useful TIME TO TAKE OFF looks to have been found an excellent opportunity to quickly resume winning ways.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (4) (11/1 -83%)Hickton |
11/1(-83%) | (4) Hickton 11/1, Below last couple of efforts, including well beaten in a handicap at Catterick latest; effective 11-12f, acts on soft, good and AW; ended last year in good nick with a win over 12f here, probably return to form. Won here (1m4f) off 4lb lower last October; soundly beaten twice since.. |
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2nd (10) (8/1 -60%)Apache Eagle |
8/1(-60%) | (10) Apache Eagle 8/1, Better effort last time when beaten 1 1/2l off this mark here last time; effective 12-14f, acts on AW; inconsistent but better than result latest and best recent efforts have been at this trip. 14-race maiden but didn't fare too badly when third over C&D last month.. |
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3rd (8) (3/1 +10%)Ring Fenced |
3/1(+10%) | (8) Ring Fenced 3/1, Ideally suited by trip when second beaten 7 1/2l in a handicap over 14f here latest; usually held up; looks effective over this trip on AW; should go well again and chance to end long losing run. Showed signs that another win may not be far away when second of ten over C&D last month.. |
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4th (5) (4/1 +20%)Angelardo |
4/1(+20%) | (5) Angelardo 4/1, Scored by 3 1/4l off a 7lb lower mark at Newcastle penultimate start; eighth beaten 14l off 52 last time, same mark here; effective 12-16f on AW; slight step back up in trip likely to suit and could be progressing still. The step up in distance did the trick when he scored at Newcastle last month.. |
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5th (7) (9/2 +36%)Argentum |
9/2(+36%) | (7) Argentum 9/2, Returns to this sphere after a poor first start over hurdles at Huntingdon; effective 11/12f on sound surface; modest Flat maiden, plenty to prove including stamina on return to the AW. Well held on last two Flat starts and also on hurdles debut last month.. |
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6th (2) (28/1 -133%)Abila |
28/1(-133%) | (2) Abila 28/1, Did not get a clear run down the field in a handicap at Wolverhampton most recent; has shown very little to date; may appreciate the step up in trip to 14f, but still hard to fancy. Has only beaten three rivals in four runs for current trainer.. |
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7th (6) (10/1 +70%)Nala The Lioness |
10/1(+70%) | (6) Nala The Lioness 10/1, Did not get a clear run well beaten in a handicap over 8.5f at Wolverhampton latest; effective 11/12f, acts on AW; yet show retains ability since break and trip looks on sharp side. Poor form in three runs this year for new yard following a 400-day absence.. |
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8th (9) (66/1 -100%)Easter Sundae |
66/1(-100%) | (9) Easter Sundae 66/1, Below par down the field in a handicap here most recent; went close, second beaten over 1l in a handicap at Newcastle penultimate start; effective 12f on AW; step back up in trip might not suit. Placed for the first time when second at Newcastle in February, but well beaten since.. |
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9th (1) (11/2 +66%)Sovereign Applause |
11/2(+66%) | (1) Sovereign Applause 11/2, Seemed to be on stiff mark down the field in a handicap at Doncaster most recent; down 4lb; visor first time; has shown very little in seven starts in this sphere; looks a no-hoper in this. Nine-race maiden who was beaten 24l at Doncaster four weeks ago.. |
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10th (3) (11/1 -69%)Rose Warrior |
11/1(-69%) | (3) Rose Warrior 11/1, Didn't stay 2m here penultimate start; better effort fourth beaten 7l in a handicap over 12f at Lingfield latest; cheekpieces first time; tricky to assess, but not out of this at 14f. Has shown bits of form, latest when fourth at Lingfield last October; new headgear.. |
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11th (11) (66/1 -164%)Trouble In Chicago |
66/1(-164%) | (11) Trouble In Chicago 66/1, No worthwhile form in five career starts, including 26l last of 12 runners in classified contest over 10f at Newcastle latest; blinkers first time; stepped up in trip again, but yet to show any ability. Huge prices and well beaten in five runs to date (6f-1m2f).. |

RING FENCED was no match for the winner when runner-up over C&D, but she still finished clear of the rest. That was her first outing over this far and there could be more to come from the daughter of Haafhd off her current mark. Apache Eagle placed at the same fixture and could make his presence felt once again. He's preferred to Angelardo, who scored over a longer distance at Newcastle last month.

This looks best left to RING FENCED who hasn't won since 2023 but was a decent second here last time. Angelardo is the main danger.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (3) (2/1 +20%)Naga |
2/1(+20%) | (3) Naga 2/1, Improved again landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off a 5lb lower mark at Newmarket last time; trainer in form; effective 8f on sound surface; could progress further for top yard this season. Ended 2025 with 1m h'cap wins at Chelmsford and Newmarket; big shout going up in trip. |
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2nd (5) (7/4 +65%)Amora Queen |
7/4(+65%) | (5) Amora Queen 7/4, Well beaten upped in class when down the field in Fillies' Mile (Group 1) at Newmarket most recent; tall filly, plenty to come yet at this more realistic level as a 3yo. Course winner; failed to beat rival in Fillies Mile at Newmarket; remains with potential. |
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3rd (6) (5/1 -11%)Golden Muse |
5/1(-11%) | (6) Golden Muse 5/1, Probably ran to form up in trip but not the best race for class when winning a novice at Southwell by 2 1/4l last time; effective 10-12f, acts on AW; perhaps a bit more to come. Bagged novices at Wolverhampton and Southwell; capable of better on h'cap/turf debut. |
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4th (1) (10/3 0%)Rockin' The Boat |
10/3(0%) | (1) Rockin' The Boat 10/3, Ran to form, maybe just needed run beaten a neck off this mark at Southwell last time; effective 7/8f on sound surface; chance if building on latest now upped in trip. Clear second on return at Southwell; a player with this step up in trip promising to suit. |
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5th (7) (16/1 -113%)Silky Lass |
16/1(-113%) | (7) Silky Lass 16/1, Probably improved a fraction when winning a novice at Newcastle by 3/4l last time; off a short-break; effective 8f, acts on AW; maybe more to come now handicapping on turf. Breakthrough win at Newcastle in February; not ruled out on h'cap debut up in distance. |
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6th (4) (25/1 -14%)Vilaine Verlaine |
25/1(-14%) | (4) Vilaine Verlaine 25/1, Outpaced, never threatened, below form back down in trip in a handicap at Sandown most recent; returning from long layoff; effective 10-12f, acts on sound surface; in fair form until latest, spring AW form has been franked. Dual 1m2f winner but off since coming in last at Sandown last July; others are preferred. |

Naga ended last season in fine form and landed a double when successful at Newmarket in October. She looks worth another attempt over this longer trip, but has to concede plenty of weight to the three-year-old GOLDEN MUSE. Marco Botti's progressive filly landed a brace of novice races on the all-weather last month and she looks on a workable mark now handicapping. Dreamasar and Amora Queen are both worth a second look on their handicap debuts.

John and Thady Gosden's NAGA is taken to continue her progress and complete a hat-trick at the chief expense of Rockin' The Boat
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (4) (4/1 -33%)Birgham Dub |
4/1(-33%) | (4) Birgham Dub 4/1, Very promising effort in a good maiden despite being slowly away a head winner in a maiden at Haydock on debut; returning from long layoff; effective at 7f on good; promising sort, held in high regard and should be fine up 3f in trip. Won seven-runner maiden at Haydock last July on debut.. |
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2nd (6) (40/1 -60%)Florentine Law |
40/1(-60%) | (6) Florentine Law 40/1, 170,000gns yearling; Study Of Man colt; half-brother to three winners, including G3 winner Marquisat; bit too much to do 13l fourth in a novice at Yarmouth first-time out; looks pick on race times. Slowly away on his debut when fourth of five at Yarmouth two weeks ago.. |
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3rd (5) (15/8 -7%)Chasing Time |
15/8(-7%) | (5) Chasing Time 15/8, Sea The Stars gelding; green but drew clear pushed out 3 1/2l winner in a maiden at Wolverhampton on debut; stays 12f, acts on AW; plenty to come and every chance to follow up for top connections. Made a winning debut for top yard at Wolverhampton three weeks ago.. |
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4th (2) (8/11 +42%)Kenneth |
8/11(+42%) | (2) Kenneth 8/11, Touch green but finished well in a good maiden when runner-up beaten 3 1/4l in a maiden at Newbury only start; trainer in form; returning from long layoff; stays 11f well, quite a rounded action; should improve. Second to a subsequent Group winner on his debut in a Newbury maiden last April.. |
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5th (3) (80/1 -21%)Ramli |
80/1(-21%) | (3) Ramli 80/1, £20,000 3yo; Frankel gelding; closely related to four winners, including Tajaanus, top-class at 6f/7f; third beaten 8l in a 4yo bumper at Huntingdon debut; all to do on switch to this sphere. Third in a Huntingdon bumper for Michael Keady three weeks ago; tough task on Flat debut.. |
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6th (8) (25/1 +0%)Temple |
25/1(+0%) | (8) Temple 25/1, 575,000gns yearling; Wootton Basset colt; improved from debut looking to want further 3 1/2l third in a maiden at Nottingham most recent run; likely to improve further for step up in trip. Showed promise in a couple of maidens (around 1m) last October.. |
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7th (7) (80/1 -60%)Peat And Diesel |
80/1(-60%) | (7) Peat And Diesel 80/1, Flag Of Honour gelding; full-brother to Sail On Jimmy Boy, useful at 10f; dam, Reciprocity, only start was a poor effort in a bumper; looks an unlikely winner on debut. Minor appeal on paper and makes his Flat debut in a warm novice.. |
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8th (1) (150/1 -50%)Dartmouth Jet |
150/1(-50%) | (1) Dartmouth Jet 150/1, Showed promise in two bumper starts, including winning on debut at Worcester in September; below par first start in this sphere, beaten 9 1/4l in a novice over 11f here last time; all to do. Well-held on first Flat start here (1m3f; 66-1) in November.. |

Kenneth has been gelded since finishing a promising second at Newbury on last year's debut. He could have a say in the outcome, but preference goes to the Godolphin three-year-old CHASING TIME. The son of Sea The Stars made a winning introduction at Wolverhampton three weeks ago and Charlie Appleby's charge is taken to defy a penalty. Birgham Dub scored at Haydock last summer and could prove the pick of the remainder.

It looks best to side with CHASING TIME, who scored at Wolverhampton on his debut three weeks ago. The main danger is Kenneth.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (1) (5/4 +55%)Al Azd |
5/4(+55%) | (1) Al Azd 5/4, Improved up in trip to get off the mark when winning a maiden at Southwell by 1 1/2l last time; effective 10/11f, acts on AW, action will suit sound surfaces; has looked quirky but surely capable of better back in a handicap. Looks quirky but beat Sailor Song in Southwell maiden (AW) when suited by move up to 1m3f. |
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2nd (3) (14/1 -40%)Lopeo |
14/1(-40%) | (3) Lopeo 14/1, Below form beaten 5l in a novice at Pontefract last time; effective 8f, middle-distance bred, action suggests wants give; should improve for stiffer test now handicapping. 1m win on heavy at Goodwood (three ran) last September, far better than starts either side. |
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3rd (6) (25/1 +0%)Stoneacre Donny |
25/1(+0%) | (6) Stoneacre Donny 25/1, Ran to current form beaten 3 1/4l off this mark at Nottingham last time; effective 7f-10f, acts on any; big colt, likeable, more to come up in trip. Good third of seven off this mark at Nottingham (1m2f) in October; gelded since. |
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4th (7) (18/1 -112%)Shushi |
18/1(-112%) | (7) Shushi 18/1, Improved when 2l third in a maiden at Kempton most recent run; top course trainer; effective 8-11f on soft, good to firm and AW; should make normal improvement now handicapping. 1m3f AW maiden latest suggests she will stay 1m4f; needs to find extra on handicap debut. |
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5th (4) (6/1 +8%)Director's Cut |
6/1(+8%) | (4) Director's Cut 6/1, Ran to form up in trip beaten 10l in a novice at Nottingham last time; trainer in form; effective 8-10f on a sound surface; can improve further this season in handicaps, although stamina to prove over this far. Fair 5th at Nottingham (1m2f, good) on return did not press his claims for handicap debut. |
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6th (2) (10/3 -48%)Sailor Song |
10/3(-48%) | (2) Sailor Song 10/3, Improved again back up in trip on AW when second beaten 1 1/2l in a maiden at Southwell latest; cheekpieces first time; effective 10/11f on good to soft and AW; progressive in maiden events, more to come now handicapping. Cheekpieces now after Al Azd proved too strong late on Southwell (1m3f, AW); player. |
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7th (5) (11/2 -38%)Alba Gu Brath |
11/2(-38%) | (5) Alba Gu Brath 11/2, Had a soft lead when winning a novice at Newcastle by 3l last time; returning from a break; effective 8f, may get further, acts on AW; big, honest type, bit to come now handicapping. Makes a striking move from 1m to 1m4f for this handicap/turf debut and needs a close look. |

It could pay to stick with the recent Southwell maiden winner AL AZD. The son of Dubawi won nicely over 1m3f and this extra yardage will likely bring forth further improvement from Roger Varian's charge. Sailor Song was readily outpointed by the selection when runner-up at Southwell, though could finish closer fitted with with cheekpieces for the first time, while Director's Cut and Shushi represent powerful yards and are others to note.

Al Azd found more than Sailor Song at the end of their 1m3f maiden at Southwell but ALBA GU BRATH (nap) could be a big improver.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (9) (7/1 +7%)Winston's Warrior |
7/1(+7%) | (9) Winston's Warrior 7/1, Ran to current level beaten 1/2l off a 1lb lower mark at Lingfield last time; won by a nose over 8f at Kempton penultimate start; effective 7/8f suited by a sound surface; could keep improving. Won at Kempton last September and a good third at Lingfield the following month.. |
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2nd (7) (15/2 +32%)Rock Iguana |
15/2(+32%) | (7) Rock Iguana 15/2, Below par beaten 3 1/2l off a 2lb higher mark at Wolverhampton last time; trainer in form; effective 6f on AW; novice form franked, but out of form last couple of efforts; sole win over 6f at this course second start, but needs more back here. Won maiden here last August and performed with credit on two of his last three starts.. |
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3rd (5) (11/1 +8%)Kisskodi |
11/1(+8%) | (5) Kisskodi 11/1, Hung badly throughout beaten 3l off this mark at Leicester last time; effective 6-7f, suited by decent pace; steadily progressive and unexposed at 7f; outside chance back on the AW in current form. Won four on turf last year, but he was runner-up on his sole AW start at Newcastle.. |
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4th (6) (9/2 -140%)Farasi Lane |
9/2(-140%) | (6) Farasi Lane 9/2, Wide trip and a lot to do, won going away quickly albeit narrowly landing a handicap by a neck off a 2lb lower mark at Wolverhampton last time; effective 7-9f, acts on AW; seeking a hat-trick and capable. Returned to winning form at Wolverhampton last month with two wins.. |
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5th (3) (7/2 +46%)Believe The Storm |
7/2(+46%) | (3) Believe The Storm 7/2, Below form down the field in a handicap at Newbury most recent; form has tailed off in general last three starts after promising start to career; drop in ratings will suit; probably more to come. Made winning debut in December 2024 and ran well in defeat on several occasions last year.. |
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6th (1) (10/3 +5%)Down To The Kid |
10/3(+5%) | (1) Down To The Kid 10/3, Scored by 1/2l off a 3lb lower mark here three starts back; second beaten 1 1/4l off 86 last time, 1lb higher here; best at 7/8f, acts on AW, likes Southwell; C&D regular, can go well again. Nine wins at this course (7f-1m4f), including three this year, and he remains in top form.. |
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7th (8) (20/1 -82%)Selection |
20/1(-82%) | (8) Selection 20/1, Comfortably held in a handicap here last time; in good form prior with a couple of seconds, including one over 8f here; effective 6-8f, acts on good to firm and AW; generally consistent. Had been running well in AW handicaps until finishing last here recently.. |
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8th (4) (25/1 -25%)Eligible |
25/1(-25%) | (4) Eligible 25/1, Beaten 3l off a 1lb higher mark at Newcastle last time; effective 7/8f, acts on any; veteran in red-hot form, including a hat-trick that featured two C&D wins, but mark asks more again. Seven of his 12 wins have been here (five over this trip); never won off a mark this high.. |
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9th (2) (18/1 -13%)Bell Shot |
18/1(-13%) | (2) Bell Shot 18/1, Below par beaten 7l in a handicap at Lingfield last time; top course trainer; enjoys making it; off a short-break; effective 6/7f, acts on sound surface; won over 6f here at a big price penultimate start. 33-1 winner here (6f) in January but below that form at Lingfield (7f) since.. |

FARASI LANE can complete the hat-trick in style. A Wolverhampton winner two starts ago over 1m1f, he coped perfectly with the drop back to this trip at Dunstall Park last time and it's going to take a big performance to deny him another victory while he's in this sort of form. Down To The Kid and Winston's Warrior are the dangers.

One that is in top form at present is DOWN TO THE KID (nap), who can bag his tenth course win. Farasi Lane rates the main danger.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (4) (10/1 +9%)Ghaiyya |
10/1(+9%) | (4) Ghaiyya 10/1, Never involved well beaten in a handicap at Catterick latest; suited by 12f and sound surface; very light-framed, bit to prove on return. A three-time 1m4f winner but ended 2025 under a cloud; has gone well fresh though. |
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2nd (5) (4/5 +60%)Sea Of Kings |
4/5(+60%) | (5) Sea Of Kings 4/5, Ran to form when fourth beaten 5l in a handicap at York latest; effective 10-14f on a sound surface; more to come this term. Shaped well without winning last term; gelded since and remains a good prospect for 2026. |
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3rd (8) (10/1 -18%)Something |
10/1(-18%) | (8) Something 10/1, Below form back on turf beaten 8l in a handicap at Yarmouth last time; enjoys making it; effective 11-16f on a sound surface; competitive mark if leaving behind latest. Good second at Kempton but well held at Yarmouth since; the sort to bounce back. |
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4th (2) (5/1 -11%)Charmaine |
5/1(-11%) | (2) Charmaine 5/1, Back to form when second beaten 5l in a handicap at Wolverhampton latest; suited by 11/12f, acts on any; very consistent. Off six months off before solid second at Wolverhampton recently; can make presence felt. |
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5th (7) (9/2 +72%)Kimeko Glory |
9/2(+72%) | (7) Kimeko Glory 9/2, Bit below form down in trip beaten 9l in a handicap at Lingfield last time; in good form prior; off a short-break; suited by 10f, stays 12f, acts on a sound surface; bounce back needed. Started well for new yard until beating two at Lingfield in January; returns from a break. |
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6th (3) (22/1 +12%)Maghlaak |
22/1(+12%) | (3) Maghlaak 22/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Market Rasen latest; returning from a break; effective 10-14f on Flat; bit to prove. Won over fences at Southwell before pulled up at Market Rasen in December; more is needed. |

SEA OF KINGS is yet to win in five career starts but acquitted himself well on both his handicap appearances, including when fourth in the Melrose at York, and may show the necessary improvement for being gelded. Ghaiyya's form tailed off towards the end of her 2025 campaign but she is from a top-class family, being a half-sister to Subjectivist and Sir Ron Priestley, and may well have more to offer. Charmaine has to enter the equation as well.

The Harry Eustace-trained 4yo SEA OF KINGS has better days ahead of him and can make a winning return, with Charmaine next best.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (13) (6/1 -9%)Zarinca |
6/1(-9%) | (13) Zarinca 6/1, Expert Eye filly; half-sister to four winners, including Mountain Brave, useful 6f-7f; below debut form, market expected better beaten 5l in a novice here last time; trainer in form; effective 6f on AW. Didn't look to see out 7f here when last seen; retains potential for a yard in good form. |
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2nd (3) (1/1 +56%)Luna Celeste |
1/1(+56%) | (3) Luna Celeste 1/1, 40,000gns Kodi Bear filly; plenty to do and good effort runner-up beaten 1/2l in a novice at Chelmsford only start; tongue-tie first time; returning from a break; sprint-bred, stays 6f, acts on AW; should improve and easily capable of winning a race. Came away with two subsequent winners on her Chelmsford 6f debut last December; player. |
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3rd (8) (4/1 -60%)Sandy Craic |
4/1(-60%) | (8) Sandy Craic 4/1, 30,000gns yearling; half-sister to Dark Thirty, useful at 6f-7f; probably needed race when fourth beaten 3l in a handicap at Beverley latest; has been building on previous efforts; looks pick on race times. Didn't look to see out 7.4f on comeback; has the edge over most in terms of experience. |
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4th (2) (66/1 +34%)Zambezi Diamond |
66/1(+34%) | (2) Zambezi Diamond 66/1, Never involved and stopped quickly down the field in a handicap at Wolverhampton most recent; off a long absence; has shown very little in four career starts and all to do. Big prices/well beaten in four runs as a 3yo; hard to fancy returning from a long break. |
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5th (12) (33/1 -106%)Whazzimo |
33/1(-106%) | (12) Whazzimo 33/1, 4,600gns Mohaather filly; half-sister to nine winners, including Valiant, smart at 13f, and Culturati, useful 6f/7f; dam, Whazzis, smart at 8f; wide draw; looks an unlikely winner on debut. Yard 6-31 with 3yos on the AW this year and she's arguably the most interesting newcomer. |
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6th (9) (9/2 +10%)Positive Thoughts |
9/2(+10%) | (9) Positive Thoughts 9/2, 20,000 euro yearling; Elzaam filly; ran to form when fourth beaten 2 1/2l in a maiden at Musselburgh latest; effective 7f, acts on AW; looks progressive but more needed to get off mark. Three 7f runs last autumn; needs more back from six months off on first crack at sprinting. |
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7th (1) (200/1 -203%)Highland Bear |
200/1(-203%) | (1) Highland Bear 200/1, 20,000gns 2yo: Kodi Bear filly; similar form to debut beaten 7 1/4l in a novice at Newcastle last time; off a long absence; wide draw; hard to recommend. Off for well over a year; low-grade handicaps are probably next on the agenda. |
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8th (10) (66/1 -200%)Rianka |
66/1(-200%) | (10) Rianka 66/1, Aclaim filly; full-sister to Ainm Bentley, moderate at 8f; dam, Cartabianca, French winner over 6.7f-9.5f, including at Listed level; looks an unlikely winner on debut. Every chance she'll want more of a stamina test and the market will guide on debut. |
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9th (11) (100/1 -100%)The Wind And Sun |
100/1(-100%) | (11) The Wind And Sun 100/1, 11,000gns foal; Ardad filly; half-sister to several winners, including Sanitiser, useful 6f/10f; slowly away well beaten in a maiden at Newcastle only start; wide draw; all to do. Slowly away when last of 11 on debut; will want to be sharper out from stall 12. |
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10th (7) (28/1 -250%)Rumble Ruby |
28/1(-250%) | (7) Rumble Ruby 28/1, 25,000gns Rumble Inthejungle filly; half-sister to a handful of winners, including Queues Likely, smart at 8f, and Singoura, useful at 7f; dam, Bakoura, very useful at 7f; outside chance on debut. Half-sister to five winners; interesting to see how she goes in the market. |
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11th (5) (150/1 -50%)Moonlight Angel |
150/1(-50%) | (5) Moonlight Angel 150/1, 22,000gns yearling; Dark Angel filly; yet to show any real signs of ability in two starts; bred for 6/7f; very disappointing so far and is unlikely to be involved again here. 100-1, little immediate promise when beaten a long way (behind Dreamadera) at Leicester. |
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12th (4) (66/1 +34%)Dreamadera |
66/1(+34%) | (4) Dreamadera 66/1, Dream Ahead filly; closely related to several winners, including full-sister to Antonella, useful at 5.5f/6f; did not get a clear run well beaten in a novice at Leicester only start; plenty more needed. 100-1 for her turf debut 12 days ago and ran accordingly; likely best watched for now. |
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13th (6) (11/1 -29%)Rivera Queen |
11/1(-29%) | (6) Rivera Queen 11/1, Nando Parrado filly; slight interference late on and minor promise third beaten 5l in a maiden at Redcar debut; returning from long layoff; wide draw; plenty more needed, but not ruled out entirely. Shaped well enough at a big price on debut last spring; market useful after 11 months off. |

LUNA CELESTE has been off since making a debut full of promise at Chelmsford in December and, with improvement forthcoming, it would come as no surprise if she went one better than that second on her three-year-old debut in a first-time tongue-tie. Positive Thoughts and Sandy Craic are more experienced than the selection and that should count for something, so both are respected.

Zarinca is second choice behind LUNA CELESTE, whose debut Chelmsford second last winter has been well advertised since.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (11) (7/1 +30%)Fire Eyes |
7/1(+30%) | (11) Fire Eyes 7/1, Not run at all, never had a fair crack at it beaten 5l in a handicap at Beverley last time; effective 7/8f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; clearly better than latest, chance of compensation. In decent nick, suffering a poor run when seventh at Beverley latest; considered. |
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2nd (2) (12/1 -60%)Mariner |
12/1(-60%) | (2) Mariner 12/1, Won this last year; just about to form beaten 4l off a 2lb higher mark at Thirsk last time; seems to stay 12f, perhaps better around a 8-10f, sound surface suits best; 3lb below last winning mark. Took this 12 months ago; hinted at revival with Thirsk seventh latest; interesting. |
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3rd (13) (14/1 -40%)Pretty Spirited |
14/1(-40%) | (13) Pretty Spirited 14/1, Ran to form beaten 4l off a 1lb higher mark at Wolverhampton last time; suited by 8f on sound surface; progressing and can go well again back on turf. In good form when last seen in the autumn; has gone well fresh too so can't be discounted. |
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4th (8) (6/4 +93%)Wolf Of Badenoch |
6/4(+93%) | (8) Wolf Of Badenoch 6/4, Never in it after a slow start beaten 8 1/2l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; effective 7/8f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; hard to fancy on recent evidence. Failed to beat a rival in 7f Wolverhampton handicap last time; hard to warm to. |
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5th (7) (9/2 -13%)U S S Constitution |
9/2(-13%) | (7) U S S Constitution 9/2, Ran to form third beaten 2 1/4l off 62 last time, same mark here; off a short-break; effective 7/8f on a sound surface; can go well off this mark up in trip and back on turf. Winning return at Kempton; solid Lingfield third since so not out of things back on turf. |
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6th (12) (16/1 -33%)Barleybrown |
16/1(-33%) | (12) Barleybrown 16/1, Bit below form but didn't get clear run beaten 5l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; in good form prior; suited by 8f on good and AW; capable of a good run back on turf. Without a win since October 2024; just seventh at Newcastle 12 days ago; more needed. |
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7th (6) (11/1 -120%)Queen Of Good News |
11/1(-120%) | (6) Queen Of Good News 11/1, Improved on first run after a wind op when landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark at Yarmouth last time; effective 7/8f, handles soft, wants sound surface ideally; more to come off new mark. Underwent breathing surgery before breakthrough Yarmouth win; up 4lb but not taken lightly. |
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8th (9) (33/1 -136%)Relevant Range |
33/1(-136%) | (9) Relevant Range 33/1, Never in it from off the pace upped in trip beaten 7l in a handicap here last time; effective 8f, acts on sound surface; drop in trip might suit. Dual 1m AW winner in 2026; tenth in h'cap here four weeks ago so needs to bounce back. |
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9th (10) (14/1 -133%)Pisanello |
14/1(-133%) | (10) Pisanello 14/1, Bit below form beaten 9 1/4l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; effective 8/9f, acts on any; needs more back on turf. Veteran is on a losing run but has gone well off a break though so is no forlorn hope. |
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10th (1) (25/1 -108%)Union Island |
25/1(-108%) | (1) Union Island 25/1, Bit keen and a little below form seventh beaten 5l off 65 last time, 1lb lower here; effective 8/9f, acts on good to soft, good and AW; bounce back needed. Won at Lingfield but beat one in Southwell h'cap 20 days ago; needs to bounce back. |
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11th (5) (14/1 -75%)Chuzzlewit |
14/1(-75%) | (5) Chuzzlewit 14/1, Again below form beaten 7l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; effective 7/8f, acts on sound surface; inconsistent but mark has dropped. Winless since March 2024; yet to hit top form in trio of handicaps at Newcastle this year. |
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12th (3) (9/1 -13%)Siam Fox |
9/1(-13%) | (3) Siam Fox 9/1, Never involved beaten 9l in a handicap at Southwell last time; since had a wind op; effective 7-8f, acts on sound surface; in moderate form. Beat one at Southwell in October; this C&D winner needs a wind op to spark a resurgence. |

The drop back to a mile and a wind operation helped QUEEN OF GOOD NEWS to make a winning return to action at Yarmouth. A 4lb rise is negated by Toby Moore's 7lb claim and she gets the vote to back that performance up. U S S Constitution may still be fairly handicapped on his third run since returning from Hong Kong, while others to note include Pretty Spirited and Union Island.

It could be worth siding with Jennie Candlish's MARINER to build on a recent Thirsk seventh and follow up his victory in this a year ago
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (1) (4/5 +60%)Delinquent |
4/5(+60%) | (1) Delinquent 4/5, Mehmas gelding; ran to form beaten 2l off this mark here last time; stays 7f-8f, acts on fast ground and AW; light-framed, quite nice type, open to improvement; can open account sooner or later. Hit traffic latest and this is less competitive; for a yard in fine form, he's shortlisted. |
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2nd (4) (4/1 +47%)Kalokalo |
4/1(+47%) | (4) Kalokalo 4/1, Disappointed when fourth beaten 8l in a nursery at Wolverhampton latest; was in good form prior, including winning by 2l at Yarmouth penultimate start; acts on a sound surface; still on very reasonable mark. May well be able to get his own way tonight, in which case he'll be dangerous. |
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3rd (2) (9/2 +31%)Safe Harbor |
9/2(+31%) | (2) Safe Harbor 9/2, Territories; made a lot of use of but finished as if wanting further when fourth beaten 4l in a novice over 7f at Wolverhampton latest; returning from a break; acts on AW; more to come over longer trips. Enough in three 7f runs last winter to suggest she'll be competitive now handicapping. |
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4th (3) (12/1 -200%)My Champion |
12/1(-200%) | (3) My Champion 12/1, Didn't have much room late but not certain to have quite stayed 9.5f beaten 3l off this mark at Wolverhampton last time; visor first time; trainer in form; effective 6-8f, acts on AW; open to fraction of improvement. Met traffic over 9.5f latest; can't be ruled out under experienced claimer Ashley Lewis. |
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5th (5) (9/1 -157%)What Fools Believe |
9/1(-157%) | (5) What Fools Believe 9/1, Ideally suited by trip, stepped up to 8f when landing a handicap by a short-head off a 4lb lower mark here last time; cheekpieces first time; bred to be a miler, acts on AW; chance to follow up off revised mark. Appreciated the step up in trip when winning over C&D 16 days ago; this tougher upped 4lb. |

WHAT FOOLS BELIEVE took a big leap forward over C&D when breaking through and that was just her second start in a handicap. She won a shade cosily at the line and gave the impression there could be plenty more to come, so gets the vote. Kalokalo is one to note for market support on his return to the fray, likewise Safe Harbor.

This can go to DELINQUENT, who's coming down in class for a yard in fine form. Kalokalo will be a big danger if allowed to dictate.
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (9) (7/1 +13%)Avatar Jet |
7/1(+13%) | (9) Avatar Jet 7/1, Made too much use of down the field in a handicap at Doncaster most recent; in generally good form prior; effective on a sound surface; return to 8f should suit; should come on from reappearance after a big absence. Ran well to a point at Doncaster before not seeing out 1m2f on his first run in 18 months. |
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2nd (2) (3/1 +0%)Marry The Night |
3/1(+0%) | (2) Marry The Night 3/1, Scored by 1/2l off a 3lb lower mark here three starts back; second beaten 2l off 70 last time, same mark here; suited by 8f, acts on any, likes AW; still progressing, mark demands more but seems capable. Record over C&D reads 22115112; ultra consistent and looks set to get involved once again. |
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3rd (10) (9/1 +0%)Goldie Trickett |
9/1(+0%) | (10) Goldie Trickett 9/1, Never really involved, drop in ratings required beaten 4l off a 1lb higher mark at Newcastle last time; hood first time; bred to get 10f, acts on fast ground; type to improve steadily. Four moderate efforts for William Haggas at shortish prices last year; can do better. |
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4th (8) (12/1 -33%)Age Of Baroque |
12/1(-33%) | (8) Age Of Baroque 12/1, Beaten 6l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; effective 7-9f on good to firm and AW; sole win came over 7f at this track; could be running back into form now 2lb lower than last winning mark. Patchy for his current yard but the return here could help. |
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5th (6) (10/1 -33%)Soames Forsyte |
10/1(-33%) | (6) Soames Forsyte 10/1, Yard won this last year; ran to form beaten 3l off a 1lb higher mark here last time; trainer in form; effective 7/8f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; competitive mark still. Usually misses the break/can hang left; good pace would help for last year's winning yard. |
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6th (5) (17/2 +0%)Iconic Times |
17/2(+0%) | (5) Iconic Times 17/2, Ran to form beaten 2l off a 1lb higher mark here last time; best at 6f on AW, stays 7f; first start new yard; needs to settle better, though may not get a mile after having no extra late over 7f last time out. Stamina the concern for his new trainer, who's been among winners with her jumpers lately. |
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7th (1) (11/4 +45%)Superfortress |
11/4(+45%) | (1) Superfortress 11/4, Ideally suited by trip when second beaten 10l in a maiden here latest; looked to appreciate the step down from 10f to 8f, acts on good to soft, AW; big gelding, should improve and be very useful sort. Back to last autumn's debut level over C&D latest; may have more to offer now handicapping. |
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8th (4) (8/1 +43%)King Of York |
8/1(+43%) | (4) King Of York 8/1, Scored by a neck off a 1lb lower mark here in February; 18th of 22 beaten 17l off 68 last time, 1lb lower here; effective 7/8f on AW; usually consistent, could go well again with mark lowering. Five-time 7f winner here who's currently 0-17 over C&D; others have more pressing claims. |
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9th (11) (25/1 +0%)Johnjay |
25/1(+0%) | (11) Johnjay 25/1, Far too keen comfortably held on hurdle debut at Taunton last time; tongue-tie first time; effective 7/8f on Flat; form has taken a hit in this sphere since winning at Brighton last May; hard to fancy. Two wins for Roger Teal came in the spring but it's hard to find many other positives. |
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10th (3) (33/1 -500%)Plutarch |
33/1(-500%) | (3) Plutarch 33/1, Went off a big price and never involved well beaten over 10f at Nottingham latest; usually held up; best effort at 12f on debut, acts on AW; down another 2f in trip for this; interesting on handicap debut. Handicapper seems to have erred on side of caution; Megan Smith takes just a second ride. |

MARRY THE NIGHT is a model of consistency and might be worth sticking with in a trappy handicap for punters to solve. A multiple C&D winner, he finished a solid runner-up when switching to this track from Wolverhampton latest and everything points to another bold showing. Superfortress is noted boasting an unexposed profile and Soames Forsyte cannot go unconsidered either.

Maybe the switch to Jane Chapple-Hyam will do the trick with 1.65m euros yearling GOLDIE TRICKETT. Marry The Night is second best.
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