1 Wednesday 26th April 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Wednesday 26th April 2023

There were 37 Races on Wednesday 26th April 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Catterick, 8 races at Ludlow, 7 races at Perth, 8 races at Punchestown, 7 races at Lingfield, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Wednesday 26th April 2023

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

13:30 Perth Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	13 1st (13) (80/1 +20%) Nowinittowinit	80 80/1(+20%)	(13) Nowinittowinit 80/1, Well held in bumper/maiden hurdles. Well beaten at 100-1 the last twice and considerable improvement is required.
2	2 2nd (2) (2/1 +27%) Bleu D'enfer	2 2/1(+27%)	(2) Bleu D'enfer 2/1, Fair hurdler who was back to his best when fourth of 17 in 2m maiden at Navan in March. Typically found little when disappointing at Fairyhouse since but still warrants respect on the pick of his form. Well beaten on recent h'cap debut but this is easier, and leading claims on earlier form.
3	12 3rd (12) (100/1 +0%) Bayonetta	100 100/1(+0%)	(12) Bayonetta 100/1, €4,250 3-y-o, Leading Light mare. Dam (c98/h81) 21f chase winner (stayed 3m) out of 2m-19f hurdle winner (stayed 25f) Miss Roberto. Maiden Irish pointer, pulled up last time (Mar 25). Placed in points but Invictus World looks to be her yard's chief hope today.
4	10 4th (10) (9/1 +36%) O'hallorans Castle	9 9/1(+36%)	(10) O'hallorans Castle 9/1, Down the field sole start in bumpers but has shown slightly more encouraging signs in 3 maiden hurdles, albeit never better than mid-field. Up in trip. Unable to threaten on his four runs in Ireland but this is easier; could give good account.
5th	7 5th (7) (28/1 -40%) It's Dan	28 28/1(-40%)	(7) It's Dan 28/1, Down the field in his sole bumper but showed more than first time up over hurdles when second in 7-runner maiden at Newcastle (16.9f, soft) 4 weeks ago. Up in trip. Strength of his well-beaten Newcastle 2nd is open to question; could have each-way squeak.
6th	8 6th (8) (3/1 +57%) Jem In Em	3 3/1(+57%)	(8) Jem In Em 3/1, Course bumper winner who made the frame in a pair of maiden hurdles in mid-winter. Disappointed on Musselburgh handicap debut since but it remains early days. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Underwhelming on h'cap debut but promise previously & he won a bumper here; not ruled out.
7th	6 7th (6) (2.75/1 -46%) Invictus World	2.75 2.75/1(-46%)	(6) Invictus World 2.75/1, Didn't need to improve a great deal to get off the mark in bumpers at the third attempt in 16-runner event at Navan (15.8f, good) in September, finding extra when tackled final 1f. Bred to be suited by this step up in trip now hurdling. Navan bumper winner who brings potential to this hurdle debut and is respected.
8th	11 8th (11) (50/1 -150%) One Step Up	50 50/1(-150%)	(11) One Step Up 50/1, Offered little in a Bangor novice hurdle on debut in February. Market check advised but he has to leave February's debut run at Bangor miles behind.
9th	5 9th (5) (40/1 -100%) Dance Thief	40 40/1(-100%)	(5) Dance Thief 40/1, Leading Light gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler/modest chaser Walkers Point and a point winner. Easily off mark in points at seventh attempt (Mar 25). Market for clues. Won a four-runner point last month on seventh start; could be vulnerable on rules debut.
10th	3 10th (3) (10/1 +60%) Cream Of The West	10 10/1(+60%)	(3) Cream Of The West 10/1, Runner-up completed start in Irish points back in October 2020 and offered something to work on at the first attempt hurdling faced with an inadequate test when sixth of 14 at Ayr (2m) in December. Up in trip. Likely to improve. Fair sixth on rules debut and the step up in trip could suit this 3m point runner-up.
11th	4 11th (4) (12/1 +64%) Cuzco Du Mathan	12 12/1(+64%)	(4) Cuzco Du Mathan 12/1, Fairly useful hurdler/chaser in France. Changed hands for €20,000 but has offered little both starts for new yard. Back up in trip. Showed promise in France but has struggled this year on first two British starts.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (50/1 -213%) Big Gangsta	50 50/1(-213%)	(1) Big Gangsta 50/1, Ran a fair level when runner-up at Sedgefield only outing in bumpers but dropped away tamely both starts in maiden hurdles (breathing problem on hurdling debut). Has had a breathing operation since last seen. Pulled up/tailed off on his two hurdle starts but wind op since and could return to form.

LTO Selection:

Based on the summary, 1.88/1 (6) INVICTUS WORLD seems to be the most promising horse with potential to do well on its hurdle debut. 2.75/1 (2) BLEU D'ENFER and 7/1 (8) JEM IN EM also have good earlier form and could be contenders. However, it is important to note that market check and further improvement are factors to consider in predicting horse racing outcomes.

BLEU D'ENFER failed to fire at Fairyhouse last time but the five-year-old could be very hard to beat in a race of this nature based on the pick of his form this season. Invictus World has shown good form in bumpers and has to be of some interest on his hurdling bow, while Jem In Em and It's Dan are others who could go well.

INVICTUS WORLD got off the mark in bumpers at the third attempt at Navan in September and, with this step up in trip promising to suit, he could be up to making a successful hurdling debut. Jem In Em and Bleu d'Enfer both disappointed on their most recent outings, but warrant respect on their earlier form.

This could be a good opportunity for BLEU D'ENFER to get off the mark. Navan bumper winner Invictus World is feared most.

13:30 Perth Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:40 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (2.75/1 +66%) Trolley Boy	2.75 2.75/1(+66%)	(3) Trolley Boy 2.75/1, Bumper winner for Ed Bethell who reappeared to make a successful start over hurdles for new yard at Worcester in July. Better form when second in Wincanton novice 4 months later and got back on track from a lesser effort when second at Doncaster on most recent outing in December. Respected. Won Worcester maiden last summer and ended 2022 with some very respectable efforts.
2	9 2nd (9) (3/1 +50%) Guy	3 3/1(+50%)	(9) Guy 3/1, Fairly useful chaser who typically promised more than delivered when third in 4-runner novice hurdle at this course (21.2f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Down in trip. Useful and consistent chaser; not beaten far when back over hurdles here this month.
3	4 3rd (4) (7/1 +36%) Call Me Tara	7 7/1(+36%)	(4) Call Me Tara 7/1, Made a successful debut over hurdles in a 2m Worcester maiden in July. Improved when second under a penalty at Fontwell prior to resuming winning ways at Warwick (2m). Off 6 months but remains with potential. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Dual hurdle winner against own sex in early part of season; faces tougher task here.
4	2 4th (2) (18/1 -64%) Sir Tivo	18 18/1(-64%)	(2) Sir Tivo 18/1, Fairly useful chaser who made all in a 2m novice hurdle at Warwick in October. Far from disgraced back over fences at Aintree and had an excuse (bled) when pulled up here on final outing. Not ruled out. Useful and prolific chaser; bagged a novice hurdle last October; has the form to feature.
5th	1 5th (1) (8/1 +33%) No Risk With Lou	8 8/1(+33%)	(1) No Risk With Lou 8/1, Winning pointer at fourth attempt who made a successful hurdling debut at Southwell in November, though was fortunate on the day (left clear last). Folded tamely under a penalty over C&D the following month and not seen since. Left clear for big-margin win on hurdle debut; ran as though something was amiss last time.
6th	8 6th (8) (28/1 +58%) Commanding View	28 28/1(+58%)	(8) Commanding View 28/1, Showed a bit in a couple of bumpers and on his Bangor hurdling debut in February. Likely to be brought along with handicaps in mind. Remote when fourth on hurdle debut in February and probably one for further down the line.
7th	7 7th (7) (125/1 -279%) Churchman	125 125/1(-279%)	(7) Churchman 125/1, Runner-up sole start in point bumpers but showed little in a brace of bumpers last year. Soundly beaten in two bumpers in early part of this season; makes hurdling debut today.
8th	10 8th (10) (3.33/1 -21%) Postmark	3.33 3.33/1(-21%)	(10) Postmark 3.33/1, Useful winner on the Flat and left low-key hurdles debut a long way behind when cosily landing a 4-runner Newbury maiden. Pitched into the Dovecote just 6 days later and no real surprise he struggled. Worth another chance. Useful on Flat; won small-field hurdle in February; will find this easier than last time.
9th	11 9th (11) (9/1 -100%) Ve Day	9 9/1(-100%)	(11) Ve Day 9/1, Fair maiden on the level for Andrew Balding. Changed hands for 40,000 gns in October and landed 4-runner juvenile hurdle at Musselburgh (15.6f, good to soft) on NH debut 56 days ago. Can improve and go well again. Fair on the Flat; won with more in hand than narrow margin suggests on hurdle debut.
10th	6 10th (6) (80/1 +20%) Captain Attridge	80 80/1(+20%)	(6) Captain Attridge 80/1, Fair maiden on the Flat (stays 1¼m) who was never dangerous on his hurdling debut at Southwell 2 weeks ago. Will make little appeal this side of handicaps. Well beaten on hurdling debut a fortnight ago and can only be watched at present.
11th	13 11th (13) (300/1 -100%) Elusive Enemy	300 300/1(-100%)	(13) Elusive Enemy 300/1, Just poor form in bumpers so easily passed over on hurdle debut. Hooded for 1st time. Beaten 44l after racing too freely in latest bumper; hooded for today's hurdle debut.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (300/1 -50%) Ballynaveen Boy	300 300/1(-50%)	(12) Ballynaveen Boy 300/1, Well held in a pair of juvenile hurdles. Well beaten in two juvenile hurdles in the autumn and can't be recommended here.

LTO Selection:

6.5/1 (5) MAGICAL MAGGIE is likely to do well in this race, having won over C&D this month and already having 2-4 wins over hurdles. Despite the double penalty making life tougher, she is still respected as a contender. Other horses that could potentially do well are 4.5/1 (11) VE DAY, who won a 4-runner juvenile hurdle at Musselburgh on NH debut, and 8/1 (3) TROLLEY BOY, who won a Worcester maiden last summer and has had some respectable efforts.

Several to consider in a wide-open contest, with TROLLEY BOY getting a tentative vote. Neil Mulholland's charge finished a solid second in a handicap hurdle at Doncaster in December and this return to novice company may see him record a second triumph over timber. Postmark is a useful performer on the Flat and, while he wasn't quite up to the task when finishing sixth in the Dovecote at Kempton in February, better is expected in these calmer waters. Magical Maggie rates as best of the remainder.

POSTMARK was set a stiff task in the Dovecote just 6 days on from winning an ordinary Newbury maiden, so he has to be worth another chance back in calmer waters based on his useful Flat ability. VE Day scored with a bit in hand on his Musselburgh hurdling debut and can be expected to improve, while Call Me Tara made a good start to her hurdle career last summer and remains with potential back from a break.

The suggestion is MAGICAL MAGGIE, who quickened nicely clear on the run-in here three weeks ago and won't mind if there's rain about.

13:40 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:50 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (8/1 +27%) Astapor	8 8/1(+27%)	(7) Astapor 8/1, One win from 21 Flat runs. Bit below form sixth of 16 in handicap (8/1) at Thirsk (5f, soft) 22 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. 2lb lower than when beaten over 4l on soft at Thirsk latest; others preferred..
2	3 2nd (3) (12/1 -167%) Dapper Man	12 12/1(-167%)	(3) Dapper Man 12/1, C&D winner who posted best effort for some time when taking 11-runner handicap at Southwell (5f) 41 days ago. 6 lb higher now but another bold bid is on the cards. Up 6lb for AW win but can still be given a chance based on some of last year's turf form..
3	5 3rd (5) (4/1 +56%) Spanish Angel	4 4/1(+56%)	(5) Spanish Angel 4/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in March. 9/1, below form fifth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (heavy) 14 days ago. Others have achieved more. Dual turf winner but his C&D run two weeks ago suggests soft ground is a serious concern..
4	2 4th (2) (14/1 -115%) Golden Gal	14 14/1(-115%)	(2) Golden Gal 14/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 13 runs last year. 14/1, last of 12 in handicap at this C&D (heavy). Off 6 months. Makes limited appeal. Had wind operation. Won here when fresh last year and no surprise if she goes close, at the least..
5th	4 5th (4) (33/1 -106%) Yaahobby	33 33/1(-106%)	(4) Yaahobby 33/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, seventh of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 10/1) 51 days ago. Claims on best form. AW winner; not easy to fancy based on what he has achieved on turf (0-5)..
6th	6 6th (6) (20/1 +0%) Basholo	20 20/1(+0%)	(6) Basholo 20/1, Seventh of 9 in handicap (6/1) at Newcastle (5f) 90 days ago, slowly away. Must improve. 5f winner; returns from a break and record suggests she might be better for this run..
7th	1 7th (1) (3.5/1 +22%) Sir Benedict	3.5 3.5/1(+22%)	(1) Sir Benedict 3.5/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Not seen to best effect at Newcastle latest and figures off a handy mark back on turf here. 1lb lower than his most recent win; returns to turf from a spell on AW; claims..
8th	10 8th (10) (11/1 -22%) Blackcurrent	11 11/1(-22%)	(10) Blackcurrent 11/1, Four wins from 16 runs last year. Latest win at Newcastle in February. 13/2, respectable third of 10 in minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 29 days ago. Not out of things. Returns to turf after some competitive efforts on AW but others push stronger claims..
9th	8 9th (8) (4.5/1 +44%) Birdie Bowers	4.5 4.5/1(+44%)	(8) Birdie Bowers 4.5/1, Acquitted himself well in recent starts, latest when solid third of 12 in handicap over C&D (heavy, 11/1) 14 days ago. Warrants respect. Did his best work late on over C&D (soft) latest; 1lb lower; each-way player..
10th	9 10th (9) (5/1 +0%) Tommytwohoots	5 5/1(+0%)	(9) Tommytwohoots 5/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Excellent second of 12 in handicap over C&D (heavy) 14 days ago, nearest finish. Just 1 lb higher now and is one for the shortlist. Up 1lb for C&D second and would be interesting if able to be ridden closer to the pace..

LTO Selection:

Based on the summary, 5/1 (9) TOMMYTWOHOOTS and 8/1 (8) BIRDIE BOWERS seem to have the strongest chances. Both have had recent good performances and are only slightly higher in weight. 4.5/1 (1) SIR BENEDICT and 4.5/1 (3) DAPPER MAN Up also have some potential, but their recent form is not as strong as the other two. The rest of the horses either have limited appeal, are returning from a break, or have not achieved much on turf.

The key to this race could be the recent clash over C&D between TOMMYTWOHOOTS (second) and Birdie Bowers (third), with preference for the former, who is now 4lb below his last winning mark. Dapper Man did it well at Southwell last time out and is entitled to be thereabouts, along with Spanish Angel, who was somewhat unlucky when short of room in that aforementioned contest over C&D.

DAPPER MAN returned to winning ways at Southwell last month and is still feasibly treated on old form. He may be able to follow up. Tommytwohoots and Birdie Bowers rate the principal dangers.

The filly GOLDEN GAL returns after wind surgery, goes well here and fresh and can make her return to this mark another winning one.

13:50 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:00 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (6.5/1 +28%) Grey Skies	6.5 6.5/1(+28%)	(4) Grey Skies 6.5/1, Maiden/novice hurdle winner last season but this point winner hasn't made the expected progress since switch to fences, with his latest Sedgefield success gained in very fortunate circumstances, 8 lengths down when sole rival fell last. 8l down when left alone at Sedgefield last time but there was still promise in that run.
2	5 2nd (5) (4/1 -45%) Universal Folly	4 4/1(-45%)	(5) Universal Folly 4/1, Third hurdle win when seeing off 6 rivals at Market Rasen last month. Showed promise on the first of 2 chase starts at the end of 2022 and he returns to fences off the same mark as at Market Rasen. Won off this mark over hurdles latest; jumping hasn't been totally convincing over fences.
3	3 3rd (3) (5/1 -11%) Fusain	5 5/1(-11%)	(3) Fusain 5/1, Opened chase account in a match at Newcastle (2m) in February and followed up in a 3-runner novice at Catterick (19f) 12 days ago. Out of depth in Aintree Grade 1 recently (remote third) but contender back at a more realistic level. Easy wins on first two runs after wind op; tackled Grade 1 latest; could be on a good mark.
4	1 4th (1) (3.33/1 -48%) Huelgoat	3.33 3.33/1(-48%)	(1) Huelgoat 3.33/1, Has fine record over fences, winning first 4 starts and running creditably in defeat since. Given a break since latest Wincanton second on Boxing Day. Likely to give a good account for last year's winning yard. Highly progressive earlier in the season and he's a key player now back from a break.
2	2 \|U\| (2) (2.75/1 +50%) Captain Quint	2.75 2.75/1(+50%)	(2) Captain Quint 2.75/1, Won on chase debut at Hexham (2m) in November and back on scoreboard in match race at Ayr (20.5f, good to firm) in March. Shaped as if still in good form (made bad mistake 4 out) when fifth of 9 at Carlisle latest. He could do with cutting out the mistakes but he's won twice over fences this season.
6	6 \|U\| (6) (9/1 -38%) Diamond State	9 9/1(-38%)	(6) Diamond State 9/1, Scored at Musselburgh in December. Mostly respectable efforts since and his mark continues to ease. Pretty consistent but probably fortunate when winning at Musselburgh; others preferred.

LTO Selection:

4.5/1 (3) FUSAIN is likely to do well based on the summary. The horse has recently opened its chase account and won two races after a wind op. Although it struggled in a Grade 1 race recently, it will be back at a more realistic level and could be on a good mark.

A case can be made for all of these but none more so than FUSAIN, who was out of his depth in a Grade 1 at Aintree last time. However, his previous two victories suggest that a mark of 122 may underestimate his ability. Universal Folly scored over hurdles last month and has to be of some interest off the same mark now switched back to fences. Huelgoat is a consistent performer who is likely to be in the mix once again.

UNIVERSAL FOLLY returns to fences off the same mark as when successful over hurdles at Market Rasen last month and gets the vote. Paul Nicholls won this race last year and his Huelgoat is much respected back from a break. Captain Quint is another who should go well.

Preference is for FUSAIN who posted two easy wins in February, and is back in the right company today having taken on Jonbon recently.

14:00 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:10 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (1.38/1 +31%) Sainte Doctor	1.38 1.38/1(+31%)	(2) Sainte Doctor 1.38/1, Flat/3-time hurdle winner and, following a low-key start over fences, she duly capitalised on reduced at Chepstow (19.5f) 16 days ago, first off the bridle but responding well. Remains with handicapping scope on hurdles form and possibilities again. Beat male rivals at Chepstow last time; still well treated on hurdles form; respected.
2	1 2nd (1) (3.5/1 -86%) Whatsdastory	3.5 3.5/1(-86%)	(1) Whatsdastory 3.5/1, Hereford winner (20.9f) in October and she comes here having run with credit on each of her last 2 starts in small field mares' handicaps, latterly when second at Market Rasen (21.4f) 5 weeks ago. Entitled to be thereabouts again operating from same mark. Dual chase winner; clear second the last twice; remains on a workable mark; solid claims.
3	4 3rd (4) (16/1 +36%) Moon Eagle	16 16/1(+36%)	(4) Moon Eagle 16/1, Patchy form for Gavin Cromwell in Ireland and not offered much in trio of starts for present yard, distant second over 3m at Bangor 32 days ago (only other finisher). Eased 5 lb subsequently but others arrive with much more compelling claims. Sole maiden in this field and was a distant second on latest outing.
4	3 4th (3) (1.62/1 +28%) Feuille De Lune	1.62 1.62/1(+28%)	(3) Feuille De Lune 1.62/1, Won last 4 starts in points and also made a successful start under Rules in 25f Cheltenham hunter for Kelly Morgan 12 months ago. Fair form at best in defeat so far for present yard, in process of running well when unseating last at Bangor (3m) in March. Does need to settle better, however. Was in the process of running well when unseating rider at Bangor last month.

LTO Selection:

1.88/1 (1) WHATSDASTORY is predicted to do well based on the summary.

SAINTE DOCTOR recorded a first career success over fences at Chepstow earlier in the month and the seven-year-old looks more than capable of completing a brace off only 4lb higher. Whatsdastory has filled the runner-up berth on her last two appearances and is feared most operating off the same mark as last time at Market Rasen. The lightly-raced Feuille De Lune may appreciate this return to 2m4f and is another to note.

SAINTE DOCTOR confirmed the promise of her previous run over fences when opening her account in this sphere at Chepstow 16 days ago and, remaining with handicapping scope on her hurdles form, she could well be up to continuing the good work. Whatsdastory may emerge as the chief threat ahead of Feuille de Lune.

Provided she's just as good in cheekpieces, SAINTE DOCTOR could well follow up her Chepstow win. Whatsdastory is second choice.

14:10 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:20 Catterick Stakes (Class 5) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (2/1 +11%) Changeofmind	2 2/1(+11%)	(1) Changeofmind 2/1, Sioux Nation colt landed 8-runner maiden at Chester (5.1f, good to firm) on sole start at 2 yrs. 10-month absence is minor worry but he looked a useful prospect on debut and can improve. Scored in fast time at Chester ten months ago (debut); respected on first run since.
2	7 2nd (7) (14/1 +36%) Tawalla	14 14/1(+36%)	(7) Tawalla 14/1, Invincible Spirit colt. Green but hinted at ability when sixth of 9 in minor event at Chelmsford City (6f) on debut. Likely to improve. Newmarket raider; should improve on his sole 2yo effort; interesting.
3	5 3rd (5) (1.88/1 +16%) High Ovation	1.88 1.88/1(+16%)	(5) High Ovation 1.88/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Good second at Kempton on second outing and perhaps found race coming too soon when fourth of 7 in minor event at Southwell (6.1f) 41 days ago, carrying head shade awkwardly. Has to be taken seriously. Newmarket raider; gelded since last run; major player if transferring his AW form to turf.
4	9 4th (9) (33/1 -230%) Whisky Mcgonagall	33 33/1(-230%)	(9) Whisky Mcgonagall 33/1, Twice-raced maiden. 8/1, travelled well and caught eye when fourth of 10 in minor event at Thirsk (5f, good to firm). May do better, though has 12-month absence to overcome. Gelded since last start 12 months ago (fourth at Thirsk); bred to do better still.
5th	6 5th (6) (40/1 -21%) Rwenearlytheredad	40 40/1(-21%)	(6) Rwenearlytheredad 40/1, Havana Grey gelding. Showed a bit when fifth of 9 in maiden at Thirsk (5f, soft, 22/1) on debut 22 days ago but others have stronger credentials. Showed some promise at Thirsk on debut; open to improvement.
6th	8 6th (8) (5.5/1 -10%) Whalley Road	5.5 5.5/1(-10%)	(8) Whalley Road 5.5/1, Dandy Man gelding. 9/1, green but showed something to work on when sixth of 9 in minor event at Pontefract (6f, heavy) on debut 15 days ago. Should have more to offer. Half-brother to two winners for his owner; duly showed promise at Pontefract on debut.
7th	4 7th (4) (40/1 -150%) Gimcrack Warrior	40 40/1(-150%)	(4) Gimcrack Warrior 40/1, Muhaarar gelding. Seventh of 9 in maiden at Nottingham (5f, heavy, 22/1) on debut 21 days ago. More required. Needs to improve plenty on Nottingham debut form.
8th	3 8th (3) (5/1 +0%) Erosion Risk	5 5/1(+0%)	(3) Erosion Risk 5/1, Placed 10 starts in a row prior to rare poor effort when only mid-field at Southwell last time. Type to bounce back quickly and he's respected with visor reapplied. Has the form to take a serious hand but is well exposed (0-16).
9th	2 9th (2) (50/1 +24%) Amerrone	50 50/1(+24%)	(2) Amerrone 50/1, Towards rear in pair of minor events. Since been gelded but still makes little appeal. Achieved little in two races last year; gelded since.

LTO Selection:

It is difficult to predict with certainty which horse will do well based on this summary, as each horse has its own strengths and weaknesses. However, based on the information given, 2.25/1 (1) CHANGEOFMIND and 2.25/1 (5) HIGH OVATION seem to be the most promising contenders. 2.25/1 (1) CHANGEOFMIND scored in fast time on debut and landed a maiden on the sole start at 2 years old, suggesting he has potential to improve. 2.25/1 (5) HIGH OVATION has shown good form on the all-weather and could be a major player if he can transfer that form to turf.

HIGH OVATION is bred to go on the turf being a son of Harry Angel, and recent efforts over further on the all-weather suggest that dropping back in trip could be just what the doctor ordered. Changeofmind had Erosion Risk (third) behind when scoring on debut at Chester last June, but he has not been in action since and this is a tough ask on his return.

The percentage call is to side with HIGH OVATION, who was very well supported when second at Kempton on his second start and benefits from a longer break between outings this time. Changeofmind perhaps retains the most potential having won a Chester maiden cosily on his sole outing last summer and is feared, whilst Erosion Risk is a largely consistent sort and should be able to bounce back to form.

Changeofmind is a nice prospect but likely improver WHALLEY ROAD looks an interesting alternative.

14:20 Catterick Stakes (Class 5) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:30 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (2.75/1 -38%) Corrigeen Rock	2.75 2.75/1(-38%)	(2) Corrigeen Rock 2.75/1, Fairly useful novice hurdler last season and winner of first 2 completed starts over fences this term. Good second at Sandown next 2 starts but failed to meet expectations at Ascot since. Type to bounce back. Below par at Ascot but this is easier and otherwise he's been a progressive novice chaser.
2	5 2nd (5) (6/1 -20%) Sword Of Fate	6 6/1(-20%)	(5) Sword Of Fate 6/1, Returned to form from out of the blue when winning 8-runner handicap chase at Wetherby (15.2f, soft) 20 days ago. However, was the chief beneficiary of a messy start so wouldn't be sure to back that up. Won at Wetherby three weeks ago and he's won here three times; respected.
3	3 3rd (3) (2.75/1 +31%) Ashington	2.75 2.75/1(+31%)	(3) Ashington 2.75/1, Versatile performer who ran right up to his best when second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield in January off 1 lb higher. Needs a thorough test kept to 2m but he's likely to give it a good go back over fences and in a change of headgear. Good second over hurdles in January when last seen & he ran well on his last chase outing.
4	1 4th (1) (3/1 +14%) Dreams Of Home	3 3/1(+14%)	(1) Dreams Of Home 3/1, Ended last season on a winning note in this race and picked up where he left off by landing 17f Kelso handicap on return in December. Not hit those heights since but no surprise if he bounced back off a career-low mark with a tongue strap applied. Won this last year; hasn't threatened on recent starts but has dropped down the weights.
5th	4 5th (4) (5.5/1 -22%) Casa Tall	5.5 5.5/1(-22%)	(4) Casa Tall 5.5/1, Three-time winner over fences but lost his way towards the end of last season and just respectable efforts at best this term. Headgear now given a whirl. Third in this last year and now 12lb lower but he's struggled to get competitive since.

LTO Selection:

It is difficult to predict with certainty which horse will do well based on this summary, but Sword of Fate seems to have the best recent form with a recent win at Wetherby. However, there are other horses with potential such as 2/1 (2) CORRIGEEN ROCK who has been a progressive novice chaser and Dreams of Home who won this race last year and has dropped down in the weights. It may also be worth considering 4/1 (3) ASHINGTON who ran well on his last chase outing and has versatility.

SWORD OF FATE was an impressive winner at Wetherby earlier in the month and a reproduction of that level of form would give him a big chance here, despite a 5lb rise. Ashington hit the crossbar on his most recent outing and cannot be discounted in this company. Corrigeen Rock was disappointing at Ascot when last seen but his previous form is decent and is another to consider.

ASHINGTON is threatening to come good soon and looks on a workable mark back over fences. Last year's winner Dreams of Home may emerge as the biggest threat now he's dropped to a career-low mark.

Ascot last time was disappointing from CORRIGEEN ROCK but this is an easier race and he's enjoyed a fine novice campaign in the main.

14:30 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (3/1 +45%) Hardy Fella	3 3/1(+45%)	(2) Hardy Fella 3/1, Fairly useful bumper winner for Chris Gordon who has found just one too strong on each of his 3 completed starts over hurdles, latest on handicap debut at this track just over 3 weeks ago. Every chance he can go one better here. Second over 2m5f here on recent handicap debut; player if suited by today's longer trip.
2	4 2nd (4) (4.5/1 -100%) Ballycamus	4.5 4.5/1(-100%)	(4) Ballycamus 4.5/1, Scored on handicap debut at Hereford last spring and doubled his tally at Newbury (24.2f, soft) last month, seeming to relish the emphasis on stamina back up in trip. Up 6 lb for that success but every chance he will be in the mix again. Took form to new level when winning at Newbury last month and remains unexposed over 3m.
3	8 3rd (8) (6/1 +0%) Rockinastorm	6 6/1(+0%)	(8) Rockinastorm 6/1, Has been rather underwhelming in his 2 handicaps to date, fifth of 13 (9/2) at Chepstow (19.4f, soft) 34 days ago. Hopes pinned on first-time cheekpieces working the oracle. Unable to justify prominence in betting when safely held in both handicaps; headgear on.
4	1 4th (1) (2.75/1 +45%) Egbert	2.75 2.75/1(+45%)	(1) Egbert 2.75/1, Strong at the finish when landing a maiden hurdle at Ludlow over 21.3f in January. Low-key handicap debut at Sandown 10 weeks ago but looks well worth a crack at 3m. Didn't fire on handicap debut but won 2m5f course maiden two starts ago; up in trip today.
5th	10 5th (10) (25/1 +0%) Another Mystery	25 25/1(+0%)	(10) Another Mystery 25/1, Point winner who offered little over fences but did go with a bit more purpose back over hurdles in a first-time visor at Fakenham (23.4f, good to soft) 3 months ago. Others look stronger, however. Pulled up in last two chases then soundly beaten on return to hurdling.
6th	9 6th (9) (9/1 +44%) Your Band	9 9/1(+44%)	(9) Your Band 9/1, Lightly raced since twice successful at Uttoxeter in 2019 and has offered little on both starts in recent months after 18 months off. Not beaten far here last month and has become very well handicapped; best on good ground.
7th	6 7th (6) (40/1 -186%) Oscars Fame	40 40/1(-186%)	(6) Oscars Fame 40/1, Off the mark second time up over hurdles in maiden at Newton Abbot (18.5f, good to firm) back in July 2021 but not seen since. This outing likely to prove informative as to what ability remains now handicapping. Clear winner of Newton Abbot maiden in July 2021 but not seen again since.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (7/1 -75%) What About Time	7 7/1(-75%)	(5) What About Time 7/1, Point winner who made a successful hurdles debut at Uttoxeter in November 2020. Has only had the 4 starts since, but showed he retains ability when runner-up in handicap at Huntingdon (25f) on Boxing Day. Task is now to build on that effort. Battled on well for second behind very progressive rival on Boxing Day; each-way claims.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (40/1 -21%) Guiri	40 40/1(-21%)	(3) Guiri 40/1, Placed over hurdles/on the Flat in Ireland for Jessica Harrington last year but showed nothing in 3 starts for new connections so can only be watched. Well beaten on all three stable starts but might be boosted by the refitted cheekpieces.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (150/1 -127%) Jimmy Jimmy	150 150/1(-127%)	(7) Jimmy Jimmy 150/1, Fairly useful bumper/hurdle winner for Gordon Elliott in 2020 but has struggled badly in recent times, making no impression on both outings for his new yard. Can only be watched. Struggled on first two starts for current stable and has a lot to prove.

LTO Selection:

Based on the summary, 2.25/1 (4) BALLYCAMUS and 5/1 (1) EGBERT seem to have the best chance of doing well. 2.25/1 (4) BALLYCAMUS has recently won a race and has shown potential over a longer distance, while 5/1 (1) EGBERT has won a maiden hurdle and seems ready for a longer distance as well. 5.5/1 (2) HARDY FELLA and 4/1 (5) WHAT ABOUT TIME also have a chance, but may not be as strong as 2.25/1 (4) BALLYCAMUS and 5/1 (1) EGBERT. The other horses in the summary seem to have less potential or have not performed well in recent races.

BALLYCAMUS proved a different proposition when winning on the step up in trip over 3m at Newbury last month and Nigel Twiston-Davies' gelding may shrug off a 6lb rise in the ratings. Hardy Fella found only a subsequent winner too strong on his handicap debut over 2m5f here earlier in the month and the six-year-old could improve for this stiffer test. Egbert won at this venue on his penultimate start in January and is another who could relish this longer distance.

A few in with a shout but the vote goes to HARDY FELLA, who was unable to live with Norley (easy winner again over fences since) on handicap debut at this track just over 3 weeks ago but looks to have been found a good opportunity to open his account over hurdles. Ballycamus won well at Newbury last month so he heads up the dangers, ahead of Egbert, who may well relish this step up to 3m.

The most persuasive option is BALLYCAMUS (nap), who looked in really good nick when scoring at Newbury last month.

14:40 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:50 Catterick Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (1/1 +28%) Sera Dawn	1 1/1(+28%)	(1) Sera Dawn 1/1, Lightly-raced winner. 9/2, much improved when winning 6-runner minor event at Nottingham (5f, heavy) 14 days ago, just holding on. Leading player on handicap debut. On the up; won Nottingham latest; big player going handicapping off handy-looking mark.
2	6 2nd (6) (5.5/1 +15%) Fortunate Star	5.5 5.5/1(+15%)	(6) Fortunate Star 5.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/1, shaped better than result when fifth of 9 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, soft) 22 days ago, not clear run. Remains capable of better, though perhaps would be best suited by a return to 6f. Best effort when Thirsk 5th 22 days ago; he's not discounted off a 2lb lower mark here.
3	4 3rd (4) (16/1 +20%) Crime Fiction	16 16/1(+20%)	(4) Crime Fiction 16/1, Won minor event at Redcar in mid-2022 but ended campaign poorly and failed to beat rival on debut for this yard 22 days ago, so has lots to prove. Fair 6f juvenile winner for Tim Easterby but last on yard debut at Southwell 22 days ago.
4	3 4th (3) (4.5/1 -64%) Doctor Mozart	4.5 4.5/1(-64%)	(3) Doctor Mozart 4.5/1, Followed up from Southwell handicap win to land 5-runner seller at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 16 days ago. Visor back on. Showed form on turf last season and has good chance of landing the hat-trick, On hat-trick after AW wins (seller latest); weighted to go well back in a handicap.
5th	7 5th (7) (22/1 -10%) Howyadoin	22 22/1(-10%)	(7) Howyadoin 22/1, Best effort at 2 yrs when runner-up in Carlisle nursery in August and faced stiff task on final outing last year. Others make more appeal on return from 7-month absence. Last of ten in 6f Nottingham nursery on his final start of 2022; others are preferred.
6th	2 6th (2) (5.5/1 +21%) Premier Option	5.5 5.5/1(+21%)	(2) Premier Option 5.5/1, Step back in right direction when third of 6 in handicap at this C&D (heavy) 14 days ago but more will likely be required if he's to get off the mark here. Back on track when third in C&D handicap a fortnight ago; shortlisted.
7th	5 7th (5) (18/1 -50%) Turbo Tiger	18 18/1(-50%)	(5) Turbo Tiger 18/1, Respectable third at Newcastle on penultimate outing but ran below form when sixth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 51 days ago. Place claims if able to bounce back. Remains winless and came in only sixth at Wolverhampton latest; needs to get back on track.

LTO Selection:

Based on the summary, 1.38/1 (1) SERA DAWN seems like the most promising horse. She won her latest race and is described as a

This can go the way of SERA DAWN, who proved her liking for soft ground when scoring narrowly at Nottingham recently and a mark of 70 could prove lenient on her handicap debut. Premier Option ran a fine race on his return over C&D and he is likely to be a key player, as well as the hat-trick seeking Doctor Mozart.

DOCTOR MOZART and Sera Dawn appeal as clear stand-outs in this company, with narrow preference for the former, who shouldn't be overfaced by this mark returning to handicap company for his hat-trick bid. Sera Dawn progressed when winning at Nottingham last time and looks to have been allocated a fair opening mark. Premier Option appeals as best of the rest.

Jack Channon's SERA DAWN looks the way to go given she went smoothly when scoring at Nottingham and has what looks a viable mark.

14:50 Catterick Handicap (Class 5) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Perth Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (10/1 -43%) Giovinco	10 10/1(-43%)	(3) Giovinco 10/1, Off the mark at third attempt between the flags in November and has easily won his first two starts over hurdles. Open to improvement and worth a try at this level for all that he has something to find. 2 easy wins last month; this is much tougher but remains to be seen where limitations lie.
2	5 2nd (5) (4.5/1 +0%) Hurricane Bay	4.5 4.5/1(+0%)	(5) Hurricane Bay 4.5/1, Showed fair form in bumpers and upped his game since sent hurdling, his standout effort coming when third in the Grade 2 River Don at Doncaster in January. Made the most of good opportunity at same course since and faced a stiff task at the top level at Aintree last time. Respected. Pulled up in recent Aintree Grade 1 but on soft; leading claims on January Grade 2 third.
3	2 3rd (2) (4.5/1 +44%) Carnfunnock	4.5 4.5/1(+44%)	(2) Carnfunnock 4.5/1, Fairly useful hurdler who upped his game to score at Naas last time. Should get the longer trip and is likely to give another good account. Got up late in 2m3f h'cap at Naas; open to further improvement now up in trip; a possible.
4	1 4th (1) (1.62/1 +19%) Makin'yourmindup	1.62 1.62/1(+19%)	(1) Makin'yourmindup 1.62/1, Likeable sort who enhanced a good strike rate under Rules when landing the Presige Novices' at Haydock a couple of months ago. Penalised for it but another bold showing seems likely. Won Grade 2 novice at Haydock; carries 5lb penalty here but has solid claims nevertheless.
5th	4 5th (4) (6.5/1 -63%) Hitching Jacking	6.5 6.5/1(-63%)	(4) Hitching Jacking 6.5/1, Already a dual winner over hurdles and arrives on the back of another likeable performance when second at Uttoxeter 39 days ago. Promises to be suited by this trip and could take the beating. Near-miss on 2m4f h'cap debut last month and every chance this trip will suit; respected.
6th	6 6th (6) (5.5/1 +0%) Regal Blue	5.5 5.5/1(+0%)	(6) Regal Blue 5.5/1, Easily off the mark at the second attempt in points and readily landed his first start under Rules at Ffos Las. Open to improvement and looks a big player up in grade. Comfortably beat a solid yardstick when winning in January on his sole rules start.

LTO Selection:

Based on the summary provided, it is difficult to predict which horse will do well as each one has solid claims and potential for improvement. However, 2/1 (1) MAKIN'YOURMINDUP and 4/1 (4) HITCHING JACKING seem to have the most consistent form and potential for success based on their recent performances. 4.5/1 (5) HURRICANE BAY and 5.5/1 (6) REGAL BLUE also have potential and should be respected, while 6/1 (2) CARNFUNNOCK and 7/1 (3) GIOVINCO may have more to prove at this level. Ultimately, it will come down to the individual horse's ability on the day and how they handle the race conditions.

Makin'yourmindup has improved with each run over hurdles this season and further progress can't be ruled out for Paul Nicholls' charge, but a 5lb penalty may be enough to thwart his bid in landing a fourth career success. A chance could be taken on the lightly-raced REGAL BLUE finding the necessary improvement to land this Listed contest, with the six-year-old creating a good impression when winning on his NH debut at Ffos Las in January. Hitching Jacking and Giovinco are viable alternatives.

HITCHING JACKING shaped as if a step up in trip would suit when an excellent second over 19.9f at Uttoxeter last time and he gets the narrow vote in what looks set to be a well-contested listed event. Makin'yourmindup is a danger and Regal Blue can't be ignored with improvement on the cards.

One of the strongest pieces of form belongs to HURRICANE BAY and he's taken to come out on top. Giovinco is second choice.

15:00 Perth Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:15 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (22/1 -38%) Marettimo	22 22/1(-38%)	(9) Marettimo 22/1, Bagged a trio of handicap chases at up to 3m last season, the latest off this mark at Ffos Las 12 months ago. However, nowhere near that level in a handful of appearances this time round. Triple chase winner who is on a dangerous mark but he needs to turn things around.
2	5 2nd (5) (3.5/1 +30%) The Wrekin	3.5 3.5/1(+30%)	(5) The Wrekin 3.5/1, Three-time winner of novice hurdles in 2021 who largely performed well in handicaps subsequently in 2021. Missed all of last year but stepped up on belated return when third at Ludlow and entitled to come on again. Point and triple hurdle winner; still lightly raced and looks interesting on chase debut.
3	10 3rd (10) (3/1 +33%) Hipop Des Ongrais	3 3/1(+33%)	(10) Hipop Des Ongrais 3/1, Left chase bow well behind when winning at Fontwell in December. Disappointed 2 months later at Chepstow but quickly back on track when third at Taunton, left with too much to do. Remains of interest. Hurdle/chase winner who was an eyecatching third when upped to 2m7f at Taunton; dangerous.
4	3 4th (3) (12/1 -20%) Prevaricate	12 12/1(-20%)	(3) Prevaricate 12/1, Fairly useful winning hurdler for Gordon Elliott. Looks the part for chasing but well held all 3 starts for this yard this term, albeit not disgraced in form terms last twice. Still early days over fences but he needs to raise his game on this step up to 3m.
5th	2 5th (2) (4.5/1 +44%) Seigneur Des As	4.5 4.5/1(+44%)	(2) Seigneur Des As 4.5/1, Off the mark in a 6-runner event over C&D in February and was a good second back over hurdles at Doncaster next time. However, needs to shrug off a below-par run at Newbury. Well held at Newbury latest but he could kick on again on this drop back in grade.
6th	1 6th (1) (8.5/1 -55%) Rocky Lake	8.5 8.5/1(-55%)	(1) Rocky Lake 8.5/1, Lightly-raced winning hurdler who shaped with plenty of promise when staying on for fourth on chase debut at Bangor (20.3f) in October. Clearly wasn't 100% next time and might have needed the run at Huntingdon. Up in trip. Lightly raced 7yo who still has potential as a chaser; not ruled out on this step up to 3m.
7th	4 7th (4) (33/1 -200%) Creative Control	33 33/1(-200%)	(4) Creative Control 33/1, Dual hurdles winner last season and stepped up on previous chase form when scoring in ready fashion at Musselburgh (23.8f) in December. Runner-up next 3 subsequent starts but turned in a rare poor effort at Carlisle. In good form during the winter but he was pulled up last month and needs to bounce back.
11	11 \|U\| (11) (12/1 -9%) Kabrit	12 12/1(-9%)	(11) Kabrit 12/1, Just respectable efforts at best early part of this season but is now 3 lb below last winning mark. Off 7 months. Has form when fresh and he has possibilities if this sets up for his closing style.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (8/1 -60%) Smoking Pigeon	8 8/1(-60%)	(8) Smoking Pigeon 8/1, Winning pointer who stepped up on chase bow/return when off the mark at Huntingdon. Probably paid the price for an attacking ride at Kempton and remains low mileage for his age. Won at Huntingdon in January but was well held at Kempton last time; risks attached.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (10/1 +50%) Great D'Ange	10 10/1(+50%)	(6) Great D'Ange 10/1, Back to winning ways when taking 8-runner handicap chase at Huntingdon (23.6f, good to soft). However, he folded pretty tamely at Doncaster and Wincanton since. Dual chase winner but he's been well below form last twice and needs to get back near best.

LTO Selection:

5/1 (5) THE WREKIN looks interesting on chase debut as a three-time winner of novice hurdles in 2021 who largely performed well in handicaps subsequently in 2021.

SEIGNEUR DES AS' only career win came over C&D in February and a return to this track is a major plus. The son of It's Gino has performed well over hurdles since at Doncaster and conditions are in his favour as he looks to master the likes of chasing debutant The Wrekin and Hipop Des Ongrais, who bounced back to form with a strong placed effort at Taunton.

HIPOP DES ONGRAIS quickly got back on track when third at Taunton and looks capable of defying this sort of mark. Kabrit is potentially well treated if ready to go after 7 months off so is shortlisted, while it's still early days for Rocky Lake, who is back down in class.

The vote goes to Robert Walford's unexposed chaser HIPOP DES ONGRAIS, who was an eyecatching third when uppped to 2m7f last time.

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

15:25 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (33/1 -32%) Robert Johnson	33 33/1(-32%)	(11) Robert Johnson 33/1, C&D winner last May but no impact in either start this year, well behind when pulled up over hurdles at Ayr latest. C&D scorer for Rebecca Menzies last May but has offered little both runs for current yard.
2	13 2nd (13) (5/1 +44%) Turbulent Power	5 5/1(+44%)	(13) Turbulent Power 5/1, Posted best effort on level when second of 11 in handicap over C&D (heavy) 14 days ago. 2 lb rise fair and holds sound claims. Still to win but very good C&D 2nd fortnight ago; one to consider off a 2lb higher mark.
3	3 3rd (3) (14/1 -65%) Turner Girl	14 14/1(-65%)	(3) Turner Girl 14/1, Course winner. Below form third of 11 in handicap (13/2) over C&D (heavy) on return 14 days ago. Entitled to come on from that, though. Course scorer; not disgraced when C&D 3rd latest; can take a step forward now.
4	4 4th (4) (4.5/1 +25%) Clear White Light	4.5 4.5/1(+25%)	(4) Clear White Light 4.5/1, Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. Fairly useful winner at 20f over hurdles. 125/1, last of 7 in minor event at Southwell (11.1f) 20 days ago. Improvement required on handicap debut. Fairly useful 2m4f hurdles winner but he has cut little ice in three runs in this sphere.
5th	6 5th (6) (22/1 -83%) We'll Go Again	22 22/1(-83%)	(6) We'll Go Again 22/1, Second of 6 in handicap chase (9/4) at Market Rasen (17.2f, good to soft) on debut over fences 17 days ago. Fair on the Flat, poor on last Flat run. Well handicapped on best form. Good chasing 2nd at Market Rasen latest; returns to Flat on handy-looking mark; player.
6th	12 6th (12) (5.5/1 +21%) Breguet Boy	5.5 5.5/1(+21%)	(12) Breguet Boy 5.5/1, Latest win at Newcastle in March. Respectable third of 14 in handicap (5/1) at Southwell (12.1f) 26 days ago. Each-way claims. In excellent form since joining his current yard, 3rd at Southwell latest; in the picture.
7th	9 7th (9) (3.33/1 +17%) Forgetmenotblue	3.33 3.33/1(+17%)	(9) Forgetmenotblue 3.33/1, Consistent sort who made the frame again when creditable third of 13 in handicap at Thirsk (12f, soft) 22 days ago. Likely to be in the mix once more. Remains without a win but she's proving a reliable type; she ought to be in the shake-up.
8th	2 8th (2) (28/1 -40%) Peripeteia	28 28/1(-40%)	(2) Peripeteia 28/1, Three wins from 14 runs last year. Seventh of 9 in handicap at Doncaster (10.2f, heavy, 20/1) 25 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Yet to hit top form in 2 runs this term, fading Doncaster seventh latest; no forlorn hope.
9th	10 9th (10) (10/1 +38%) Sociologist	10 10/1(+38%)	(10) Sociologist 10/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 16/5, bit below form fourth of 13 in handicap at Bath (11.6f, good to soft) 5 days ago. Blinkers back on. Not discounted. On a lengthy losing run but in decent nick, fourth at Bath 5 days ago; shortlisted.
10th	14 10th (14) (25/1 +0%) Seven For A Pound	25 25/1(+0%)	(14) Seven For A Pound 25/1, Unreliable sort. Creditable fifth of 13 in handicap at Thirsk (12f, soft, 66/1) 22 days ago. Others more persuasive. Unreliable sort but good Thirsk 5th 22 days ago; yard is going well so not dismissed.
11th	7 11th (7) (10/1 +38%) Bonne Vitesse	10 10/1(+38%)	(7) Bonne Vitesse 10/1, Fourth of 6 in handicap hurdle (25/1) at Wetherby (16f, soft) 36 days ago. Down in trip. Fair on the Flat, poor on last Flat outing. Others preferred. Fair winner on the level; creditable hurdles 4th at Wetherby last month; possibilities.
12th	5 12th (5) (50/1 -52%) Alhabor	50 50/1(-52%)	(5) Alhabor 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 18/1, first run since leaving Alan King when eighth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 23 days ago. Work to do. Offered little in four runs for Alan King and again for his new yard with Newcastle 8th.
13th	8 13th (8) (22/1 -83%) Poster Child	22 22/1(-83%)	(8) Poster Child 22/1, Below form seventh of 13 in handicap at Thirsk (12f, soft, 9/1) 22 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Encouraging start for current yard, 7th at Thirsk 22 days ago; can build on that effort.
14th	1 14th (1) (12/1 -33%) Pallas Lord	12 12/1(-33%)	(1) Pallas Lord 12/1, Three wins from 8 runs last year. Posted another creditable effort when second of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 26 days ago, running on. Tries longer trip on return to turf and must enter calculations. Arrives in good nick, 2nd at Newcastle latest; he can't be dismissed on first go over 1m4f.

LTO Selection:

7/1 (12) BREGUET BOY and 9/1 (13) TURBULENT POWER seem to be the strongest contenders based on their recent form and past performances. 8.5/1 (3) TURNER GIRL and 9/1 (1) PALLAS LORD also have potential to do well. 16/1 (10) SOCIOLOGIST and 16/1 (7) BONNE VITESSE are worth considering as well. 4/1 (9) FORGETMENOTBLUE, 6/1 (4) CLEAR WHITE LIGHT, 12/1 (8) POSTER CHILD, 20/1 (2) PERIPETEIA, 25/1 (14) SEVEN FOR A POUND, 25/1 (11) ROBERT JOHNSON, and 33/1 (5) ALHABOR are less likely to perform well.

FORGETMENOTBLUE (third) had Turbulent Power (sixth) well held over this trip on her latest outing at Thirsk on soft ground and, even though she is 3lb worse off at the weights this time, she ought to go very close to getting her head in front. The main danger is Breguet Boy, who showed up well at Southwell on his latest outing when beaten four lengths into third.

Preference is for TURBULENT POWER, who pulled clear of the remainder when runner-up over C&D a fortnight ago and remains fairly treated. Forgetmenotblue and Pallas Lord head the list of dangers.

Sam England's WE'LL GO AGAIN posted a good chasing second last time and can make a winning return to the Flat.

15:25 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:30 Perth Conditions Chase (Class 1) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (2/1 -6%) Pink Legend	2 2/1(-6%)	(1) Pink Legend 2/1, Backed up fine third in Mares' Chase at the Cheltenham Festival with victory in 6-runner handicap at same course (16.3f, good, 9/4) 6 days ago. Longer trip no issue and looks sure to go well again. Perhaps at her very best at Cheltenham but was runner-up in this 12 months ago..
2	6 2nd (6) (18/1 +10%) Maid O'Malley	18 18/1(+10%)	(6) Maid O'Malley 18/1, Matched season's best form when close second of 11 in handicap chase at Carlisle (20f, good) 18 days ago but faces a stiff task against the principals here. Solid record over fences for all that she's won only two of 16 starts; tough terms here..
3	3 3rd (3) (9/1 +10%) Haute Estime	9 9/1(+10%)	(3) Haute Estime 9/1, Off the mark over fences when taking 5-runner novice at Warwick (20f, soft) 45 days ago, keeping on gamely. Asked a much bigger question here, though. A Warwick winner last time but this is way tougher on unfavourable terms..
4	5 4th (5) (16/1 -33%) Kapga De Lily	16 16/1(-33%)	(5) Kapga De Lily 16/1, Showed up for long way before unseating rider late on at Aintree latest and had acquitted herself well in all 3 previous starts this term. Not ruled out. Multiple winner but she's held by Pink Legend on their Exeter clash in February..
5th	4 5th (4) (10/1 -43%) Kapard	10 10/1(-43%)	(4) Kapard 10/1, Bagged second chase win at Kilbeggan (19.9f) last summer but lightly raced and not run to same level since. Fell when remote third at Fairyhouse latest and bit to prove now. Last three runs have been below her best and may struggle to contain a couple of these..
2	2 \|F\| (2) (1.1/1 +37%) Brides Hill	1.1 1.1/1(+37%)	(2) Brides Hill 1.1/1, Excuses in better company last time and upped her game previously when winning 5-runner listed chase at Thurles (21.9f, good to soft). Holds strong claims. Listed winner in Ireland who brings very strong form claims in this company..

LTO Selection:

Based on the summary, 1.88/1 (1) PINK LEGEND looks like the most likely contender to do well as she has recently won a handicap at the same course and has a good track record at Cheltenham.

BRIDES HILL wasn't quite ready for Grade 1 level when pulling up at Fairyhouse earlier in the month, but she'd previously looked a mare on the up when winning a similar event to this at Thurles in February and looks to have been found a good opportunity to resume her progress. Pink Legend arrives at the top of her game having won a handicap at Cheltenham on Thursday and rates as an obvious threat, with Kapard making most appeal of the remainder.

PINK LEGEND arrives in fine fettle and can record her third win of the season. Brides Hill will appreciate the drop in grade and looks the obvious danger.

Pink Legend is an admirable mare who is hard to knock but Irish raider BRIDES HILL (nap) looks a serious threat in receipt of 2lb.

15:30 Perth Conditions Chase (Class 1) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:40 Punchestown Handicap Hurdle 20f - 25 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	15 1st (15) (8.5/1 +29%) Ballybawn Belter	8.5 8.5/1(+29%)	(15) Ballybawn Belter 8.5/1, Latest win in hurdle at Leopardstown (17.7f) in February. Below form eighth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16.4f, soft, 8/1) 18 days ago. Back up in trip. Leopardstown winner well held at Fairyhouse; goes up in trip now.
2	5 2nd (5) (9/1 +0%) Bread And Butter	9 9/1(+0%)	(5) Bread And Butter 9/1, 5/2, sixth of 8 in handicap chase at Cork (20f, heavy) 109 days ago. Worth noting he ran well when third in a C&D handicap hurdle at this meeting 12 months ago and a subsequent yard switch may have perked him up. One to note. Back from a break on first start for new yard with trip/ground to suit; others preferred.
3	20 3rd (20) (20/1 +20%) Camino Rock	20 20/1(+20%)	(20) Camino Rock 20/1, 8/1, respectable sixth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (24f, heavy) 119 days ago. Others more persuasive. Didn't seem to stay in 3m Limerick handicap and drops in trip here following a break.
4	7 4th (7) (9/1 +55%) Gold Speed	9 9/1(+55%)	(7) Gold Speed 9/1, C&D winner. Respectable seventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.1f, good to soft, 14/1) 60 days ago. C&D winner off this mark in 2020; handicapper given him a chance and rider's claim a bonus.
5th	16 5th (16) (10/1 +29%) Big Debates	10 10/1(+29%)	(16) Big Debates 10/1, 2 wins from 5 runs this season. Creditable third of 7 in handicap chase (7/1) at Wexford (19.8f, heavy) 26 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Not taken lightly. Better chaser on soft/heavy but has to be respected here off 17lb lower hurdle mark.
6th	6 6th (6) (8/1 +20%) Level Neverending	8 8/1(+20%)	(6) Level Neverending 8/1, Unreliable type who (blinkered) finished tenth of 23 in Pertemps handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (3m) 6 weeks ago, despite hanging left. Drops back in trip now and he's an each-way player. Ran well to a point in Pertemps; back in trip and on better ground so improvement likely.
7th	21 7th (21) (80/1 -60%) Doctor Churchill	80 80/1(-60%)	(21) Doctor Churchill 80/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (24f, heavy, 66/1) 102 days ago, pulled up before last. First run for yard after leaving Gordon Elliott. Others more persuasive. Lost his form for Gordon Elliott of late and debuts for new yard here.
8th	11 8th (11) (3.5/1 +30%) Unanswered	3.5 3.5/1(+30%)	(11) Unanswered 3.5/1, Course winner. 2 wins from 5 runs this season. Creditable third of 19 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (21.7f, soft, 7/1) 16 days ago. Has to be taken seriously. Two good recent hurdle runs at Navan and Fairyhouse put him firmly in the mix here.
9th	24 9th (24) (33/1 +18%) Sacchoandvanzetti	33 33/1(+18%)	(24) Sacchoandvanzetti 33/1, 28/1, respectable eighth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Naas (15.5f, good to soft) 59 days ago. Back up in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time over jumps , cheekpieces back on. Something to find on form. Unproven over this far and won't want too much rain.
10th	4 10th (4) (22/1 +12%) The Gradual Slope	22 22/1(+12%)	(4) The Gradual Slope 22/1, Latest win in hurdle at Down Royal in January. Below form seventh of 12 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (24.5f, soft, 18/1) 18 days ago. Others more persuasive. Drop in trip to suit but remains plenty high in the handicap.
11th	3 11th (3) (40/1 -21%) Sam's Choice	40 40/1(-21%)	(3) Sam's Choice 40/1, Latest win in hurdle at Leopardstown in December. Ninth of 12 in handicap hurdle (50/1) at Fairyhouse (24.5f, soft) 18 days ago. Others more persuasive. Drop back in trip should suit but may be high enough in the handicap right now.
12th	23 12th (23) (18/1 +18%) Low Lie The Fields	18 18/1(+18%)	(23) Low Lie The Fields 18/1, C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. Respectable fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle (6/1) at Limerick (21f, heavy) 27 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Not one to rule out but others probably better treated and best form is on soft/heavy.
13th	17 13th (17) (28/1 +15%) Mr Saxobeat	28 28/1(+15%)	(17) Mr Saxobeat 28/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. 16/1, eighth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (24.5f, soft) 18 days ago, ridden home turn and unable to land a blow. Needs to step up on recent efforts if he's to figure here. 3m probably beyond him last time but this trip/ground to suit so don't rule out.
14th	19 14th (19) (25/1 -79%) Butterflyvespiere	25 25/1(-79%)	(19) Butterflyvespiere 25/1, 9/1, fifth of 10 in novice chase at Clonmel (19.9f, heavy) 20 days ago, not knocked about. Profile over hurdles back in 2021 was very much a positive one and she's one to keep an eye on for shrewd stable returned to this sphere. Emerged from 529-day absence when well held twice over fences recently; hard to fancy.
15th	1 15th (1) (66/1 -100%) Eclair De Beaufeu	66 66/1(-100%)	(1) Eclair De Beaufeu 66/1, Twenty runs since last win in 2020. Fell in handicap hurdle (11/2) at Tramore (16f, good to firm) in August. Has work to do on return from 8 months off/starting out for new yard. Formerly smart performer down to a competitive mark but lacks a recent run.
16th	13 16th (13) (40/1 -21%) Rock On Seamie	40 40/1(-21%)	(13) Rock On Seamie 40/1, Seventeenth of 18 in handicap (16/1) at Galway (11.8f, heavy), very slowly away. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Back up in trip. Fairly useful hurdler and worth noting he has gone well fresh previously. Absent since October and looks to have a bit to do off this hurdles mark.
17th	12 17th (12) (25/1 -108%) Cillians Charm	25 25/1(-108%)	(12) Cillians Charm 25/1, Winner in hurdle at Clonmel (16.7f) in January. Third of 5 in minor event hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, good to soft, 15/8) 77 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut and this longer trip promises to unlock further improvement. Upped in trip here for handicap debut and doesn't appear an obvious one.
18th	18 18th (18) (80/1 -21%) Bold Approach	80 80/1(-21%)	(18) Bold Approach 80/1, 50/1, last of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (12f). Switches from Flat to hurdles. Back up in trip. Fairly useful hurdler, below form on last hurdle outing. Others have achieved more. Absent since November and of limited appeal here upped in trip.
19th	2 19th (2) (5/1 +0%) La Malmason	5 5/1(+0%)	(2) La Malmason 5/1, Thrice-raced winner over hurdles. 7/2, second of 9 in novice hurdle at this course (20.3f, heavy) 86 days ago, clear of rest. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Novice unexposed entering handicap ranks and respected.
20th	14 20th (14) (50/1 +0%) Teescomponentsyess	50 50/1(+0%)	(14) Teescomponentsyess 50/1, Eighth of 11 in handicap hurdle (18/1) at Tramore (20.6f, good to soft) 9 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Best form at Limerick, recent Tramore effort was tame so questions to answer.
21st	10 21st (10) (40/1 -300%) Sam Magee	40 40/1(-300%)	(10) Sam Magee 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 8/1, sixteenth of 21 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Feasible to think he can get back on track switched to handicaps/returned to further. Not progressed as hoped in maidens but can't be ruled out on handicap debut.
22nd	25 22nd (25) (11/1 -47%) Mighty Mo Missouri	11 11/1(-47%)	(25) Mighty Mo Missouri 11/1, 9/4, creditable second of 15 in juvenile hurdle at Cork (16f, good to soft) 17 days ago, having run of race. Up in trip. Looks competitive on form. Upped in trip here and may struggle to get home under forcing tactics.
23rd	8 23rd (8) (40/1 -21%) Ideal Pal	40 40/1(-21%)	(8) Ideal Pal 40/1, 9/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, second of 4 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (16f, heavy) 27 days ago. Back up in trip. Others more persuasive. Warwick second faces much stiffer opposition here and longer trip an unknown.
22	22 \|PU\| (22) (40/1 +39%) Kingston Retreat	40 40/1(+39%)	(22) Kingston Retreat 40/1, Doubled hurdles tally from 6 lb lower mark at Tramore (21.5f) last June. Fell returning from 10 months off back at that venue 9 days ago and this looks a tough enough ask turned out quickly. On a fair mark and worth considering if none the worse for recent fall.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (50/1 -100%) Privilege	50 50/1(-100%)	(9) Privilege 50/1, Fairly useful winner at 1m over hurdles. Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Below form ninth of 22 in novice hurdle at this course (2m, heavy, 22/1) 86 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut and betting should guide. Better ground could suit here but high enough opening mark on what he's achieved.

LTO Selection:

5/1 (11) UNANSWERED, Mighty Mo, 12/1 (12) CILLIANS CHARM, and 9/1 (5) BREAD AND BUTTER are the most promising horses based on the summary provided.

LA MALMASON looks to have plenty of scope. This mare has only had three outings and got off the mark on debut at Cork. She was beaten half a length into second when last seen in a rated novice hurdle over a similar trip at this track in January, and that form got a tremendous boost when the winner took a Grade 3 novice hurdle in Thurles on his next start. Unanswered has experience of big fields and is a major contender. He has been placed on his last two starts and was a notable six-length winner of a handicap hurdle at Cheltenham in November. He has won at this track before and drying ground will be to his advantage. Liam McKenna's 2lb claim is a bonus. Jessica Harrington's Mighty Mo Missouri could go well off bottom-weight. He is up in trip, but has some decent placed form at Cork, Gowran Park and Naas. Harrington has won two of the last five renewals of this race.

Plenty in with a shout in an ultra-competitive opener, including UNANSWERED. Tony Martin's 6-y-o arrives on the back of solid placed efforts in similar big-field events in recent months and, clearly still on a workable mark, he could well be the way to go. Bread And Butter, starting out for Olly Murphy, La Malmason and Butterflyvespiere are a trio of others to consider, with Cillians Charm another likely capable of better now stepping up in trip.

Very hard to fathom but there could be a bit of value to be had in GOLD SPEED, a previous C&D winner and down to a nice mark

15:40 Punchestown Handicap Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:50 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (7.5/1 +17%) Regal Renaissance	7.5 7.5/1(+17%)	(3) Regal Renaissance 7.5/1, Looks awkward and opened her account with a fortunate success in C&D mares' handicap before Christmas, off bridle long way out and held in second when left in front last. Well held back here following a break/wind op this month, though, and others look stronger. Had luck on her side when winning over C&D on handicap debut; well beaten here since.
2	11 2nd (11) (20/1 +9%) Eaton Lady	20 20/1(+9%)	(11) Eaton Lady 20/1, Remains a maiden following 17 attempts and whilst she ran better than for a while when third at Leicester (15.5f, good to soft) in November, she'll need to step up again on that if she's to figure here. 0-16 over hurdles; didn't run badly at Leicester in November but not seen again since.
3	9 3rd (9) (5.5/1 -57%) Whenthepennydrops	5.5 5.5/1(-57%)	(9) Whenthepennydrops 5.5/1, Struggled in first 2 handicaps but was in the process of leaving those efforts behind when, fitted with first-time cheekpieces, falling 2 out at Southwell (20.4f, soft) a fortnight ago. Surely would've been placed (at the very least) had she remains on all fours and leading claims off the same mark. Very much in contention before penultimate-flight fall last time; runs off same mark today.
4	7 4th (7) (4.5/1 -35%) Jikala	4.5 4.5/1(-35%)	(7) Jikala 4.5/1, French import who made it third time lucky for present connections when making all in a Hereford juvenile (16.2f, good to soft) last month. There wasn't much depth to that race but she at least appears to be going the right way and should be in the mix if coping with this step up in trip. Just held on for 2m maiden win last month; up in trip today; should have more to offer.
5th	13 5th (13) (22/1 +12%) Tara Haze	22 22/1(+12%)	(13) Tara Haze 22/1, Looks very limited judged on what she's shown in 2 bumpers and 3 starts over hurdles. Yet to show any significant promise; makes handicap debut from a lowly mark.
6th	12 6th (12) (18/1 +40%) Damask	18 18/1(+40%)	(12) Damask 18/1, Has looked pretty limited in 3 starts in juvenile/maiden company, safely held when fifth behind Jikala at Hereford last time. Another who needs to take a step forward now upped in trip for this handicap debut. Showed minor promise on last two qualifying runs; up in trip for handicap debut.
7th	8 7th (8) (4.5/1 +25%) Mrs Kinsella	4.5 4.5/1(+25%)	(8) Mrs Kinsella 4.5/1, Modest ex-Irish maiden hurdler who showed nothing in 2 starts for Billy Aprahamian. Respectable third starting out for this yard back from a 3-month break at Hereford (19.7f, good to soft) and place possibilities here if able to build on that. 0-6 over hurdles but was placed behind Kalpaga on recent stable debut; a possible.
8th	2 8th (2) (33/1 -50%) Presenting Belle	33 33/1(-50%)	(2) Presenting Belle 33/1, Had wind op before finishing second in a 7-runner Huntingdon maiden in February but pulled up on all 3 additional starts under Rules, including on subsequent handicap bow at Southwell. Now tried in a tongue strap. Second in Huntingdon maiden in February but pulled up on subsequent handicap debut.
9th	5 9th (5) (3.5/1 +65%) Noplacetobe	3.5 3.5/1(+65%)	(5) Noplacetobe 3.5/1, Irish point winner who appeared to be getting her act together in this sphere when third of 11 in a heavy-ground Ffos Las handicap (2¾m) on penultimate start. Step in the wrong direction at the same course next time, though, and now has a bit to prove. Placed on handicap debut; reportedly had respiratory issue when below form last time.
4	4 \|U\| (4) (9/1 +25%) Masked Dance	9 9/1(+25%)	(4) Masked Dance 9/1, Made the frame both starts in bumpers and showed ability on hurdles bow when third of 11 in mares' maiden at Southwell in November. However, has failed to build on that since and needs to raise her game now upped in trip for this handicap debut. Placed on hurdling debut but her next two runs were underwhelming; needs to up her game.
10th	6 10th (6) (66/1 -65%) Talkingthetalk	66 66/1(-65%)	(6) Talkingthetalk 66/1, Left hurdling debut form behind when third in a Wexford maiden on final run for Leonard Whitmore last summer but pulled up on 3 of her 4 starts (well beaten on sole completion) since joining present yard. Cheekpieces applied. Placed over hurdles in Ireland but has struggled in Britain; cheekpieces now added.
11th	10 11th (10) (22/1 -38%) Passing Kate	22 22/1(-38%)	(10) Passing Kate 22/1, Just glimmers of ability so far and while improvement is possible now pitched into a handicap, it will certainly be needed. Ran well to a point in all three qualifying runs and ought to last a bit longer today.

LTO Selection:

5/1 (1) KALPAGA and 3.33/1 (7) JIKALA appear to be the strongest contenders, with both coming off recent wins and showing potential for further improvement. 3.5/1 (9) WHENTHEPENNYDROPS also has a chance if she can avoid falling, while 6/1 (8) MRS KINSELLA and 10/1 (5) NOPLACETOBE could be in the mix for a place. The rest of the field are less likely to feature.

JIKALA looks just the type to improve for going up in trip following a determined success at Hereford last time out, while a mark of 98 looks manageable on her handicap debut. Mrs Kinsella made up some decent late ground to finish third at Hereford last time out and she must enter calculations, along with C&D winner Regal Renaissance. Kalpaga would have a big chance if lining up here following her Ffos Las second on Tuesday.

The most appealing of these is WHENTHEPENNYDROPS, who held every chance when falling at the second-last in a Southwell handicap 2 weeks ago and she will surely go close off the same mark here, provided her confidence hasn't been dented by that tumble. Jikala's stamina has to be taken on trust but she appears to be on the up judged on her Hereford success and, armed with a handy 4-y-o weight allowance now handicapping, a bold show could be on the way. Mrs Kinsella is best of the rest.

Running a big race in first-time cheekpieces before her fall at Southwell a fortnight ago, WHENTHEPENNYDROPS might be the answer here.

15:50 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:00 Catterick Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (11/1 +8%) Roundhay Park	11 11/1(+8%)	(2) Roundhay Park 11/1, After 5 months off, probably needed the run when ninth of 12 in handicap (20/1) at this course (7f, heavy) 14 days ago. Only 1 lb above his last winning mark if stepping up on his reappearance effort. Looked rusty after five months off when ninth here a fortnight ago; can bounce back now.
2	4 2nd (4) (4.5/1 +36%) Motawaazy	4.5 4.5/1(+36%)	(4) Motawaazy 4.5/1, C&D winner. Two wins from 6 runs last year. Below form sixth of 12 in handicap at this course (7f, heavy, 22/1) 14 days ago. Could fare better returned to 6f. Took this contest 12 months ago; fading sixth over 7f here latest so has to be considered.
3	6 3rd (6) (1.25/1 +34%) Special Mayson	1.25 1.25/1(+34%)	(6) Special Mayson 1.25/1, Course winner. After 6 months off, ran up to best when third of 12 in handicap at this course (7f, heavy, 4/1) 14 days ago. Leading contender. Course winner who resumed with good 3rd here fortnight ago; solid claims off same mark.
4	1 4th (1) (5/1 -100%) Westmorian	5 5/1(-100%)	(1) Westmorian 5/1, Won final 2 starts last year, successful at Newcastle in December. 4/1, creditable third of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 16 days ago. Can give another good account. Back on track when third at Wolverhampton 16 days ago; considered off the same mark.
5th	7 5th (7) (5/1 +50%) Gracelands Girl	5 5/1(+50%)	(7) Gracelands Girl 5/1, After 4 months off, ran well when third of 6 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 14/1) on handicap debut 62 days ago. Needs to build on that effort back down in trip. Creditable third in 7f Newcastle handicap in February; shortlisted after another break.
6th	3 6th (3) (10/1 -122%) Newyorkstateofmind	10 10/1(-122%)	(3) Newyorkstateofmind 10/1, Shaped well on first run since leaving William Muir & Chris Grassick when fourth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 13/2) 16 days ago, faring best of those held up. Shortlisted. Promising start for new yard when Wolverhampton 4th; player for in-form stable.
7th	5 7th (5) (50/1 -100%) Fai Fai	50 50/1(-100%)	(5) Fai Fai 50/1, Down the field both starts this year for current yard, eighth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 80/1) 8 days ago. Hooded for 1st time, but has enough to prove at present. Yet to hit top form in 2 runs for current yard, too free latest; hood on; not discounted..

LTO Selection:

It is difficult to predict with certainty which horse will do well based on this summary as each horse has some positive and negative aspects. However, based on the information provided, the following horses can be considered as potential contenders: - 1.88/1 (6) SPECIAL MAYSON: a course winner who resumed with a good 3rd place finish here fortnight ago. - 2.5/1 (1) WESTMORIAN: back on track with a solid 3rd place finish at Wolverhampton 16 days ago, and won final 2 starts last year. - 4.5/1 (3) NEWYORKSTATEOFMIND: showed promise in the first run for a new yard when finishing 4th at Wolverhampton. - 10/1 (7) GRACELANDS GIRL: had a creditable 3rd place finish in a 7f handicap at Newcastle in February and could do well if she builds on that effort. 7/1 (4) MOTAWAAZY and 25/1 (5) FAI FAI seem to have some form issues in their recent runs and may have to improve significantly to be in contention. 12/1 (2) ROUNDHAY PARK looked rusty

Westmorian (third) had Newyorkstateofmind (fourth) a neck behind last time at Wolverhampton, and that form could be reversed with the latter getting a 1lb pull at the weights. However, the vote goes to SPECIAL MAYSON, who should relish conditions once more and was only beaten a length and a half at this track over 7f earlier this month. The son of Mayson won over this trip off a 4lb lower mark in October at Leicester and holds very strong claims.

After 6 months off, SPECIAL MAYSON did well under the circumstances when third here a fortnight ago, racing more towards the centre of the track than the pair that finished ahead of him, so he is taken to build on that effort and gain a second course success. Westmorian returned to form last time and could be the main danger, ahead of Newyorkstateofmind.

Ruth Carr's new recruit NEWYORKSTATEOFMIND is taken to build on the promise of his reappearance Wolverhampton fourth and emerge on top

16:00 Catterick Handicap (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:05 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (3/1 +40%) Autumn Return	3 3/1(+40%)	(2) Autumn Return 3/1, Point/bumper winner who landed mares' novice hurdles at Market Rasen in September and Catterick in December, both at around 2m. Not disgraced switched to handicaps the last twice and possibilities now faced with a stiffer test.
2	7 2nd (7) (12/1 -50%) Maimie's Magic	12 12/1(-50%)	(7) Maimie's Magic 12/1, Belied odds of 33/1 when making a winning handicap bow at Kelso (2¼m, heavy) at December. Proved that to be no fluke when following up at Newcastle next time and subsequent defeats can be excused, so she's one to consider.
3	1 3rd (1) (6.5/1 -8%) Holly Hartingo	6.5 6.5/1(-8%)	(1) Holly Hartingo 6.5/1, Promising start under Rules last term, winning a pair of mares' novices hurdles at around 21f on first 2 outings. However, well held on latest start in a Newbury Grade 2 last spring and while her sights are lowered now, she looks vulnerable under top-weight.
4	3 4th (3) (6/1 -33%) Notnowlinda	6 6/1(-33%)	(3) Notnowlinda 6/1, Winning Irish pointer who notched second success in this sphere at Catterick in December. Latest third off a 1 lb higher mark at Kelso (16.2f, soft) was creditable but she has failed to make an impact on both previous attempts over this trip.
5th	5 5th (5) (3/1 +25%) Starlyte	3 3/1(+25%)	(5) Starlyte 3/1, Made a winning return to hurdles for new yard over this trip at Newcastle in November. Latest fifth off 11 at Musselburgh (23.8f, good to soft) was in a Class 2 handicap and she's one to consider back down in trip off 2 lb lower here.
6th	4 6th (4) (16/1 -33%) Martalindy	16 16/1(-33%)	(4) Martalindy 16/1, Caused a huge surprise when a 50/1 winner of a 4-runner mares' maiden at Huntingdon in October. Held back by several mistakes when second of 3 back there later that month, though, and improvement needed now handicapping following a break.
7th	6 7th (6) (8/1 -45%) Headscarf Lil	8 8/1(-45%)	(6) Headscarf Lil 8/1, Dual winner last term and left reappearance effort behind when chasing Starlyte home at Newcastle in November. Again found just one too good at Doncaster next time but needs to bounce back following a pretty disappointing display at Ayr last month.
8th	8 8th (8) (6/1 +25%) Rockonsoph	6 6/1(+25%)	(8) Rockonsoph 6/1, Successful sole start between the flags and stepped up on low-key handicap debut effort when chasing home easy winner Animore at Ayr (21.4f, good to firm) in a first-time tongue strap. Eased 2 lb since and likely to be in the mix if able to build on that with the hood refitted here.

LTO Selection:

Based on the summary, it is difficult to predict which horse will do well as they all have their strengths and weaknesses. However, 4/1 (5) STARLYTE and 8/1 (7) MAIMIE'S MAGIC are mentioned as having recently won races and may be worth considering, while 6/1 (1) HOLLY HARTINGO is mentioned as vulnerable under top-weight. 8/1 (8) ROCKONSOPH is also mentioned as having potential if able to build on a recent improved performance. Ultimately, it will come down to each horse's form on the day of the race.

AUTUMN RETURN (fourth) may have been a length and a half behind Notnowlinda (third) in a valuable contest at Kelso last month, but she is taken to overturn that form with the step up in trip expected to suit. Brian Hughes is an eye-catching booking as well and she can see off the likes of Headscarf Lil and Holly Hartingo, who is in need of a revival in form.

This looks pretty trappy and the suggestion is STARLYTE, who acquitted herself well in a higher-grade handicap at Musselburgh last month and both this drop back in trip and 2 lb lower mark will help. Maimie's Magic shouldn't be judged too harshly on her last 2 starts and remains of interest having made a good start in handicaps but Rockonsoph is second choice on the back of a creditable effort at Ayr. Autumn Return is also shortlisted now upped in trip.

This is very open. AUTUMN RETURN looks ready for this longer trip and she's 2-2 under the returning Brian Hughes.

16:05 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:15 Punchestown Conditions Hurdle 20f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	4 1st (4) (1.88/1 -25%) Sandor Clegane	1.88 1.88/1(-25%)	(4) Sandor Clegane 1.88/1, Useful hurdler. Course winner. 28/1, good 1¼ lengths third of 20 to Stay Away Fay in Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Spa) at Cheltenham (24f, good to soft) 40 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Went close over 3m in the Albert Bartlett last time; dropping to this trip isn't ideal.
2	12 2nd (12) (14/1 +30%) Della Casa Lunga	14 14/1(+30%)	(12) Della Casa Lunga 14/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Leopardstown in March. 5/1, good third of 6 in minor event hurdle at Limerick (16.2f, soft) 31 days ago. Back up in trip. Decent mare stays this trip but has plenty to find with several rivals.
3	5 3rd (5) (3.33/1 -21%) Senior Chief	3.33 3.33/1(-21%)	(5) Senior Chief 3.33/1, Promising individual. C&D winner. 2 wins from 3 runs this season. 6/4, career best when winning 5-runner novice hurdle at Navan (22f, heavy) 37 days ago, driven out. Capable of better and likely to have a big say. Won a Navan novice over 2m6f last time; improving type is one to take seriously.
4	2 4th (2) (12/1 -60%) Nucky Johnson	12 12/1(-60%)	(2) Nucky Johnson 12/1, Useful hurdler. Course winner. 37½ lengths last of 6 to Hercule Du Seuil in Hardy Eustace Novices' Hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, good to soft, 9/2) 17 days ago. Up in trip. Enters calculations. Well below form in a Grade 2 novice at Fairyhouse last time; has a shout if back to form.
5th	10 5th (10) (25/1 +24%) My Gaffer	25 25/1(+24%)	(10) My Gaffer 25/1, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. 11 lengths third of 5 to Della Casa Lunga in novice hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft, 5/2) on hurdles bow 51 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Wasn't disgraced on hurdling debut behind Della Casa Lunga; has loads to find.
6th	1 6th (1) (2.25/1 +18%) Three Card Brag	2.25 2.25/1(+18%)	(1) Three Card Brag 2.25/1, Useful hurdler. 4/1, respectable 5½ lengths fifth of 20 to Stay Away Fay in Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Spa) at Cheltenham (24f, good to soft) 40 days ago. Not taken lightly. Mightn't have stayed 3m in the Albert Bartlett and the drop back to this trip should suit.
7th	7 7th (7) (66/1 +0%) Free Flowing	66 66/1(+0%)	(7) Free Flowing 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 8/13, third of 12 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (17.4f, soft) 12 days ago. Yard in good form. Placed on all three of his maiden hurdle runs; facing some higher quality opposition today.
8th	13 8th (13) (33/1 +50%) Mollys Glory	33 33/1(+50%)	(13) Mollys Glory 33/1, Fair hurdler. Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. Respectable sixth of 17 in novice hurdle at Navan (16f, heavy, 11/2) 37 days ago. Up in trip. Rated 107 and has a lot on her plate in this company.
9th	6 9th (6) (50/1 +24%) Fine Margin	50 50/1(+24%)	(6) Fine Margin 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 6/1, creditable second of 14 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16.5f, good to soft) 60 days ago. Back up in trip. Something to find on form. Can win a maiden in time but faces some stiff opposition today.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (40/1 -21%) Rocco Bay	40 40/1(-21%)	(11) Rocco Bay 40/1, Fair hurdler. 2 wins from 5 runs this season. Hooded for 1st time, sixth of 9 in novice hurdle at Naas (19f, good to soft, 12/1) 74 days ago. Plenty to find on form but the stable has won the last 2 runnings of this. Well below best in her last three starts and has plenty to find with some of these.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (66/1 -32%) Ik's Man	66 66/1(-32%)	(9) Ik's Man 66/1, Fair hurdler. Good second of 9 in novice hurdle at Wexford (20.7f, heavy, 11/4) 26 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time. Needs to step hugely on form to take this; blinkers added.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (300/1 -50%) Grand Rouge	300 300/1(-50%)	(8) Grand Rouge 300/1, Poor hurdler. Ninth of 12 in novice hurdle at Wexford (16f, good to soft, 66/1) 52 days ago. Up in trip. Easy to look elsewhere. Has been well beaten in bumpers and maiden hurdles and has a lot to find.

LTO Selection:

2.75/1 (5) SENIOR CHIEF is predicted to do well in this race, as they have won two out of three runs this season and had a career best win at Navan. They are also described as a promising individual and capable of better, making them a strong contender.

SANDOR CLEGANE brings strong Grade 1 form to this contest. Paul Nolan's Fame And Glory gelding ran third in both a novice hurdle at Leopardstown and the Albert Bartlett at the Cheltenham Festival. Those races were over further, however, this intermediate trip shouldn't be an issue as he has plenty of form over the minimum trip. Three Card Brag finished over four lengths behind Sandor Clegane in fifth at Cheltenham. He has been particularly effective at this sort of trip, though. A neck second to a subsequent Grade 1 winner at Naas before Christmas stands out. Three Card Brag then went on to win a novice hurdle in Fairyhouse by 12 lengths. He comprehensively defeated Sandor Clegane over an extended 2m at Galway in October. That was on deep ground, though, and drying ground wouldn't be ideal for him. Senior Chief is up in class, but has won his last two races. He's in good hands and can get involved.

SENIOR CHIEF is selected to continue his trend of run-by-run improvement and complete a hat-trick for the Henry de Bromhead/Rachael Blackmore partnership. The drop back in trip is a slight concern for Albert Bartlett third and fifth Sandor Clegane and Three Card Brag but they should still have the class to figure. Noel Meade's Nucky Johnson is another unlikely to be too far away.

THREE CARD BRAG was behind Sandor Clegane in the Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham but can gain his revenge over this trip.

16:15 Punchestown Conditions Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:23 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (3/1 +60%) Maid Of The Night	3 3/1(+60%)	(11) Maid Of The Night 3/1, Point winner who justified strong support making a winning handicap debut at Hereford (21.5f, good) in February. Weakening when falling 3 out over 3m at Ffos Las since but claims if bouncing straight back to the Hereford form. Beaten when falling last time but won on handicap debut in February and may improve again.
2	1 2nd (1) (7.5/1 -114%) Our Laura B	7.5 7.5/1(-114%)	(1) Our Laura B 7.5/1, Reached the frame in a couple of novice hurdles at Sedgefield before making successful switch to handicap company at Newcastle (2½m) 4 weeks ago. Did that quite readily so respected despite a 6 lb rise. Won in good style on last month's handicap debut and a 6lb rise could be lenient.
3	9 3rd (9) (8/1 +6%) Never No Trouble	8 8/1(+6%)	(9) Never No Trouble 8/1, Gained reward for her consistency when winning 8-runner maiden at Hereford (2m, good) in February. Let down by jumping when below-form seventh back in handicap company at Kelso since. Not seen to best effect last time but is generally very consistent; tries a new trip today.
4	13 4th (13) (22/1 +12%) Happy Index	22 22/1(+12%)	(13) Happy Index 22/1, Is bred to be useful jumper but has offered little so far. Handicaps provide her with a more realistic chance but still hard to make a case for. Displayed first glimmer of promise when midfield in 2m maiden last month; handicap debut.
5th	4 5th (4) (33/1 -32%) Chinook	33 33/1(-32%)	(4) Chinook 33/1, Still looking for first success and below form on her stable debut at Exeter in October. Off since. Placed in Ireland last September; not seen since low-ley stable debut in October.
6th	2 6th (2) (25/1 -14%) Symbolic Spirit	25 25/1(-14%)	(2) Symbolic Spirit 25/1, Runner-up on Southwell handicap hurdle debut in November but has disappointed on both runs since. A short break needs to have had a reviving effect. Second on handicap debut in November but well held twice since.
7th	12 7th (12) (12/1 +0%) Div Ine Tara	12 12/1(+0%)	(12) Div Ine Tara 12/1, Made the frame on a couple of occasions in bumpers. Yet to better poor form over hurdles, but it's possible she needed the run after 6 months off when fading into a well-held fourth on 20.5f Southwell handicap debut last month. Still early days for a good stable. Made underwhelming handicap debut in March, but that was her first run for six months.
8th	3 8th (3) (6/1 +14%) Atjima	6 6/1(+14%)	(3) Atjima 6/1, Bumper winner who opened her account over hurdles in 2½m Ffos Las handicap last month. Stamina possibly stretched by 3m at Taunton since and treated as if still in form. Caused 20-1 surprise at Ffos Las last month but safely held a fortnight later.
9th	7 9th (7) (6.5/1 +28%) Night Fever	6.5 6.5/1(+28%)	(7) Night Fever 6.5/1, One-time fairly useful performer on the level when trained in Germany but just modest form so far over hurdles, finishing fourth in a couple of handicaps at Worcester in the autumn. Been off for 6 months. Didn't run badly in her first two handicap hurdles but has fitness to prove after a layoff.
10th	6 10th (6) (16/1 -14%) Iconic Rock	16 16/1(-14%)	(6) Iconic Rock 16/1, No impact in 2 handicap hurdles last month and has something to prove at present. Soundly beaten on all three starts for new stable this year, the last twice in handicaps.
11th	10 11th (10) (18/1 -29%) My Virtue	18 18/1(-29%)	(10) My Virtue 18/1, Off the mark in points at the third attempt. First sign of encouragement under Rules when fourth in a 2m novice hurdle here last month and could take another step forward back up in trip on handicap debut. Displayed improvement when fourth in 2m novice here last month; more needed again today.
12th	8 12th (8) (20/1 -11%) Dana's Gem	20 20/1(-11%)	(8) Dana's Gem 20/1, Hinted at ability when well-beaten third of 13 in mares novice hurdle at Wincanton on Boxing Day. No show in her 2 outings since but more chance now switching to handicap company. One to monitor in the betting. Twice tailed off since remote third on hurdle debut but remains very unexposed.
13th	5 13th (5) (8.5/1 -70%) Ol'river Shine	8.5 8.5/1(-70%)	(5) Ol'river Shine 8.5/1, Third in her sole point and offered something to work on sent hurdling this year, reaching the frame in maiden events around this trip at Wetherby and Plumpton. Possible improver now making a quick switch to handicaps. Placed on Irish point debut last year and made quite promising start to hurdling career.

LTO Selection:

Based on the summary, Laura B and 7/1 (3) ATJIMA are the most likely to perform well as they both won their last handicap races and have only received a minor increase in weight. Maid of the Night could also be a strong contender, having won on her handicap debut and may bounce back to that form. 12/1 (12) DIV INE TARA, 18/1 (8) DANA'S GEM and 14/1 (10) MY VIRTUE are all relatively unexposed and could be worth monitoring, while 22/1 (2) SYMBOLIC SPIRIT and 9/1 (7) NIGHT FEVER have shown potential in the past but have been inconsistent in recent runs. 5/1 (5) OL'RIVER SHINE may also improve now switching to handicap company, while the remaining horses have shown little to suggest they will be competitive in this race.

ATJIMA disappointed over further at Taunton last time out, but she is much better judged on the form she showed when scoring at Ffos Las prior to that. She remains on a workable mark and this looks like an ideal opportunity to get back to winning ways. Easy Newcastle winner Our Laura B, as well as Ol'river Shine, look to be her chief threats. Dana's Gem and Iconic Rock are entitled to be thereabouts as well.

OUR LAURA B had something in hand when making a successful start to her handicap career at Newcastle last month and may be able to defy a rise in the weights with the Ben Haslam team continuing in good form. Ol'river Shine and My Virtue both bring unexposed potential to their handicap debuts, while Div Ine Tara might have needed the outing after a break when fading into fourth on her handicap debut and could last longer this time.

Topweight OUR LAURA B travelled strongly and seemed to have quite a bit left in the tank when winning on her handicap debut.

16:23 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:30 Catterick Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (20/1 +20%) Spells At Dawn	20 20/1(+20%)	(3) Spells At Dawn 20/1, 40/1, last of 13 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 88 days ago, weakening quickly. Likely to come up short once more. 7.5f winner; well beaten in handicaps on his last two starts and looks best watched..
1	7 1st (7) (5/1 +38%) Miss Britain	5 5/1(+38%)	(7) Miss Britain 5/1, Latest win at Southwell in December. Fourth of 6 in handicap (11/2) at Newcastle (7.1f) 62 days ago. Capable of making an impact in a race of this nature. 1m winner; non-runner due to soft ground at Redcar last week, which has to be a concern..
2	9 2nd (9) (3.33/1 -11%) Langholm	3.33 3.33/1(-11%)	(9) Langholm 3.33/1, C&D winner. Creditable second of 12 in handicap (10/1) at this C&D (heavy) 14 days ago, running on. Solid claims. Best three RPRs have been over C&D; beaten by in-form opponent latest; big player..
3	10 3rd (10) (8.5/1 +23%) Chookie Dunedin	8.5 8.5/1(+23%)	(10) Chookie Dunedin 8.5/1, Three wins from 17 runs last year. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 8/1, fourth of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 44 days ago. Looks vulnerable for win purposes. Handy mark for this return to turf; acts here; not ruled out..
4	1 4th (1) (5.5/1 -38%) Milbanke	5.5 5.5/1(-38%)	(1) Milbanke 5.5/1, 8/1, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f), kept up to work. Off 151 days. 4 lb rise tolerable and claims if in a similar mood here. Career best 7f AW win latest; up 4lb; big player if handling soft ground..
5th	5 5th (5) (3.33/1 +45%) Barney's Bay	3.33 3.33/1(+45%)	(5) Barney's Bay 3.33/1, Twenty-five runs since last win in 2021. Bit below form seventh of 15 in handicap (9/2) at Pontefract (8f, heavy) 15 days ago. While his strike rate is modest, he is capable of taking a hand in the finish off this mark. Drops 1lb and despite Pontefract defeat his record suggests he should not be written off..
6th	8 6th (8) (12/1 +25%) Like A Lion	12 12/1(+25%)	(8) Like A Lion 12/1, Latest win at Newcastle in December. Seventh of 9 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 22/1) 41 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Cheekpieces back on. Barney's Bay appears to be the stable No 1. Inconsistent since last win but best form gives him a chance if handling conditions..
7th	2 7th (2) (16/1 +0%) Muntadab	16 16/1(+0%)	(2) Muntadab 16/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Musselburgh in October. Last of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 80/1) 33 days ago. Others make more appeal. Well below par on his last three starts; has bounced back before; bit to prove at present..
8th	4 8th (4) (22/1 -57%) Shahnaz	22 22/1(-57%)	(4) Shahnaz 22/1, Three wins from 11 runs last year. 12/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (heavy) 14 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Something to find on form. Yard also saddles Miss Britain. Back on last winning mark; well beaten on heavy on last two starts; bit to prove on soft..
9th	11 9th (11) (28/1 -40%) Brunello Breeze	28 28/1(-40%)	(11) Brunello Breeze 28/1, Ninth of 11 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, soft, 7/1) 22 days ago. Well held on that occasion but he should come on for the run and has slipped to an attractive mark. Little chance based on his last three starts; big revival needed..
10th	6 10th (6) (16/1 -78%) Cubanista	16 16/1(-78%)	(6) Cubanista 16/1, 9/2, below form third of 7 in handicap at Leicester (8.2f, heavy) 12 days ago. Will need to leave that effort well behind if he's to emerge on top here. 7f soft-ground winner; plenty to prove after hefty defeats on his last two starts..

LTO Selection:

3/1 (9) LANGHOLM and 4/1 (1) MILBANKE seem to be the strongest horses based on their recent form and previous success at the C&D. 6/1 (5) BARNEY'S BAY and 8/1 (7) MISS BRITAIN also have solid claims, but concerns about the ground could affect their performances. 9/1 (6) CUBANISTA and 11/1 (10) CHOOKIE DUNEDIN are somewhat inconsistent and need to improve to win, while 14/1 (4) SHAHNAZ, 16/1 (8) LIKE A LION, and 16/1 (2) MUNTADAB appear to be out of form at the moment. 20/1 (11) BRUNELLO BREEZE and 25/1 (3) SPELLS AT DAWN are not expected to contend.

LANGHOLM was only beaten a length into second over C&D on his seasonal return two weeks ago and, with the benefit of that run, the seven-year-old could go one better off the same mark. Milbanke was in good form on the all-weather when last seen in November and merits respect, while Barney's Bay and Miss Britain are others to note.

LANGHOLM was successful second time out last season and may well repeat the dose on the back of a highly encouraging reappearance second over this C&D a fortnight ago. He boasts a good record here and is versatile ground-wise. Milbanke merits respect on the back of his Wolverhampton victory but bigger threats may be posed by Barney's Bay and Brunello Breeze, both of whom figure on tempting marks.

The vote goes to LANGHOLM (nap), who loves this track and ran well in defeat again last time, when it took a career best to beat him.

16:30 Catterick Handicap (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:35 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (3.5/1 -27%) Fortcanyon	3.5 3.5/1(-27%)	(3) Fortcanyon 3.5/1, Back on track when running out 33/1 winner at Newcastle (22f) in January and similar form in defeat on 2 of his 3 starts since, running on late for third at Carlisle (25f) 18 days ago. Not out of things but he can ill afford to get too far back here. Not entirely reliable but has the form to feature in a handicap of this nature..
2	9 2nd (9) (6.5/1 +59%) The Longest Day	6.5 6.5/1(+59%)	(9) The Longest Day 6.5/1, First-time cheekpieces applied when creditable third of 11 in handicap hurdle at Doncaster (24.4f, soft) in January 2022. However, showed nothing returning from 15 months off at Hereford 3 weeks ago and he'll need to leave that in his wake to figure here. This trip is more suitable than the 2m over which he finished tailed off on reappearance..
3	2 3rd (2) (22/1 -57%) Theirshegoes	22 22/1(-57%)	(2) Theirshegoes 22/1, Signs of promise sole start in bumpers and similar story when fifth of 9 on second of 3 starts over hurdles at Ayr in March 9shaping like a stayer). This step up in trip promises to suit but the betting may prove a useful guide ahead this switch to handicaps. Inconsistent in novice events and, even on her best form, this mark looks challenging..
4	7 4th (7) (7.5/1 +46%) Arnica	7.5 7.5/1(+46%)	(7) Arnica 7.5/1, Remains a maiden after 17 starts, finishing a well-beaten sixth of 7in a handicap at Newcastle (23.7f) 4 weeks ago. Needs to step up significantly on that if he's to feature here. Some reasonable efforts in March/April 2021 but well beaten on both starts this season..
5th	5 5th (5) (6/1 +0%) Lastofthecosmics	6 6/1(+0%)	(5) Lastofthecosmics 6/1, Course winner who ended losing run when reeling in re-opposing Red Missile late on at Musselburgh (23.8f) in February. Fared best of those from off the pace when fourth back at that venue 33 days ago and he's of interest again. Having a solid season in staying handicap hurdles and likely to be in the mix..
6th	8 6th (8) (4.5/1 -29%) Something Golden	4.5 4.5/1(-29%)	(8) Something Golden 4.5/1, Maiden who has performed creditably switched to handicaps, again hitting the frame when third in 7-runner Newcastle handicap (23.7f) 4 weeks ago. Eased 2 lb since and he's in with a shout in an open-looking handicap. Trying this trip for the first time when an 8l third at Newcastle; may have more to give..
7th	4 7th (4) (11/1 -57%) Hey Bud	11 11/1(-57%)	(4) Hey Bud 11/1, Underwhelming for Laura Hurley last season and having got back on track when runner-up on return/yard debut over fences at Ffos Las in November, his jumping frailties again resurfaced when distant third back there in January. Switches back to hurdles now. Good and bad in two chase starts for this yard; others more solid now back hurdling..
8th	6 8th (6) (20/1 -67%) Not The Chablis	20 20/1(-67%)	(6) Not The Chablis 20/1, Went close off a 2 lb higher mark over fences here in May 2021 but well below par both subsequent starts, including when returning from a lengthy absence over hurdles at Musselburgh in January. Cheekpieces again the headgear of choice. His last good run was when second in a handicap chase here in May 2021..
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (5/1 +33%) Red Missile	5 5/1(+33%)	(1) Red Missile 5/1, Back to winning ways from the front in 5-runner Musselburgh handicap (19.8f) in January, digging deep when tackled. However, he's proved disappointing on 2 of his 3 starts since, struggling early final circuit when pulled back at that venue last time. This a lot easier than last time and has it in him to go well..

LTO Selection:

6/1 (5) LASTOFTHECOSMICS and 7.5/1 (1) RED MISSILE seem to have the most consistent recent form and could be in with a chance in this open-looking handicap. 3.5/1 (8) SOMETHING GOLDEN also has potential to improve over this new distance and may be worth considering.

FORTCANYON gave the impression that a win may be around the corner when putting in a solid placed effort at Carlisle last month, and he is taken to uphold the form with Lastofthecosmics (second) from there meeting at Newcastle in January when the selection won well. The Lucinda Russell stable continues in fine form and the experienced Lucy Turner is a good asset to have in a contest of this nature aboard Red Missile.

Plenty in with a chance and it could just pay to side with SOMETHING GOLDEN. He's acquitted himself well in hitting the frame all 3 starts in handicaps and, still unexposed granted this sort of test, it would come as no surprise to see him go well from a career-low mark. The selection's stablemate Lastofthecosmics and Fortcanyon head up the dangers, whilst Theirshegoes requires a market check on handicap debut.

Marginal preference is for SOMETHING GOLDEN who remains relatively unexposed as a stayer.

16:35 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:40 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (2.5/1 -33%) Sovereign Spirit	2.5 2.5/1(-33%)	(1) Sovereign Spirit 2.5/1, Fair form. 10/3, third of 4 in handicap at Southwell (1½m) 17 days ago, tending to race a little in snatches in a first-time hood. No surprise to see that quickly discarded. Makes polytrack debut. Finished 2l third in Southwell handicap most recently; major contender on that form.
2	2 2nd (2) (4/1 +33%) Lionella	4 4/1(+33%)	(2) Lionella 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 25/1, sixth of 9 in nursery at Wolverhampton (8.6f). Off 170 days. Significantly up in trip. Makes polytrack debut. Pedigree strongly suggests she'll improve for this step up in distance; interesting.
3	4 3rd (4) (1.38/1 +39%) Book Of Tales	1.38 1.38/1(+39%)	(4) Book Of Tales 1.38/1, Limited impact in 3 qualifying runs around 1m but well bred and rates a potential big improver now tackling handicap company over a much longer trip. Has been gelded. Should prove suited by this step up to 1m4f on handicap debut; respected.
4	5 4th (5) (7.5/1 -67%) Duveen	7.5 7.5/1(-67%)	(5) Duveen 7.5/1, Modest maiden. Good third of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton (1½m) 18 days ago, staying on from the rear. Close third in similar event at Wolverhampton last time; good chance on form.
5th	3 5th (3) (10/1 +29%) Highland Flyer	10 10/1(+29%)	(3) Highland Flyer 10/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 12 in novice at Kempton (1m) on final 2-y-o start. Goes up significantly in trip for handicap debut after 6 months off. Cheekpieces on first time. Has been gelded. Open to improvement now handicapping over a new trip and fitted with headgear.

LTO Selection:

It is difficult to predict with full confidence based on the limited information given, but 1.88/1 (1) SOVEREIGN SPIRIT and 2.25/1 (4) BOOK OF TALES seem like the strongest contenders. 1.88/1 (1) SOVEREIGN SPIRIT has recent form and a fair track record, while 2.25/1 (4) BOOK OF TALES is well-bred and could be a big improver over a longer trip in handicap company. 4.5/1 (5) DUVEEN and 14/1 (3) HIGHLAND FLYER also have some form and potential, but 6/1 (2) LIONELLA seems like more of a long shot.

Duveen had her first crack at this trip last time and was beaten under a length into third at Wolverhampton in this grade. She is likely to remain competitive, but preference goes to SOVEREIGN SPIRIT, who has Oisin Murphy booked. The three-year-old was dropped 2lb from his latest effort at Southwell, when racing wide and staying on well at the finish, and he is fancied to be on the premises once more. Book Of Tales completes the shortlist.

BOOK OF TALES is bred to be a lot better than an opening mark in the 50s and earns the vote, with confidence in his chance increased should the betting vibes be strong. Oisin Murphy takes over in the saddle on Sovereign Spirit for the first time and Andrew Balding's charge may give the selection most to think about.

The form standard is set by SOVEREIGN SPIRIT and Duveen. The others are open to improvement (check for market moves).

16:40 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:45 Punchestown Conditions Hurdle 20f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	3 1st (3) (1.5/1 +33%) Grangeclare West	1.5 1.5/1(+33%)	(3) Grangeclare West 1.5/1, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. 20½ lengths sixth of 8 to Good Land in Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors Novices' Hurdle at Leopardstown (22.1f, good to soft, 15/2) 81 days ago. Point' and bumper winner impressed in maiden hurdle; hasn't gone on since but not ignored.
2	1 2nd (1) (11/1 -38%) Da Capo Glory	11 11/1(-38%)	(1) Da Capo Glory 11/1, Useful hurdler. 9/1, eleventh of 16 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16.4f, soft) 18 days ago. Up in trip. Enters calculations. Bumper and maiden hurdle winner has twice run well in stronger company; poor last time.
3	4 3rd (4) (2.25/1 +0%) Imagine	2.25 2.25/1(+0%)	(4) Imagine 2.25/1, Useful hurdler. Latest win in hurdle at Wexford in October. Creditable fifth of 21 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (20.2f, good to soft, 5/1) 40 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Course bumper winner has won a maiden hurdle and solid in defeat since; major player.
4	9 4th (9) (3/1 +40%) Tag Man	3 3/1(+40%)	(9) Tag Man 3/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Below form third of 25 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft, 7/4) 88 days ago. Back up in trip. Likely to improve. Bumper winner at this meeting last year solid in first two hurdle runs; below that since.
5th	2 5th (2) (25/1 +0%) Eye Van	25 25/1(+0%)	(2) Eye Van 25/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Down Royal in December. Fourth of 5 in novice hurdle at Navan (22f, heavy, 7/1) 37 days ago. Maiden hurdle winner has run respectably in novices last twice but has to step up today.
6th	8 6th (8) (100/1 -150%) Un Des Flos	100 100/1(-150%)	(8) Un Des Flos 100/1, 14/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, soft) 157 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Gavin Patrick Cromwell. Hooded for 1st time, tongue strap on for 1st time. Run well in defeat several times over hurdles last year; has to improve on yard debut.
7th	7 7th (7) (125/1 -213%) Riggs	125 125/1(-213%)	(7) Riggs 125/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Below form fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle (5/1) at Thurles (24f, heavy) 44 days ago. First run for yard after leaving John McConnell. Easy to look elsewhere. Not a bad sort but is just 1-22 over hurdles and has plenty to find in this company.
5	5 \|U\| (5) (28/1 -100%) Perfect Attitude	28 28/1(-100%)	(5) Perfect Attitude 28/1, Useful chaser. Second of 7 in novice chase at Listowel (22f, good, 10/1), no match for winner. Off 7 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. Others more persuasive. Good chase run when last seen in September; has the hurdle form to run well.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (20/1 -100%) Port Stanley	20 20/1(-100%)	(6) Port Stanley 20/1, Useful chaser. 7/2 and blinkered for 1st time, creditable third of 9 in handicap chase at this course (22.6f, good to soft). Off 17 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. Had been running well over fences when last seen; questions after long lay-off.

LTO Selection:

Based on the summary, it is difficult to predict which horse will do well as most of them have had mixed performances in their recent races. However, '2.25/1 (4) IMAGINE Course' and '14/1 (5) PERFECT ATTITUDE' have shown consistent form in their recent races and could be considered as major players. Additionally, '10/1 (6) PORT STANLEY' has been a useful chaser and is switching from chase to hurdles, which could work in their favor.

GRANGECLARE WEST can take advantage of a drop in class. He has questions to answer after unplaced efforts at Naas and Leopardstown, however, they were in Grade 1 races. He looked a horse of considerable promise in winning his bumper by a wide margin at this track and then sauntering home in a maiden hurdle at Navan. Imagine wasn't beaten far into fifth in the Martin Pipe at the Cheltenham Festival. Prior to that, he had three runner-up finishes in-a-row including in a Grade 3 novice hurdle at Navan. He is another horse with a bumper and maiden hurdle in his locker. He is a big player with Danny Gilligan taking 7lb off his back. Tag Man has a chance in receipt of weight from his rivals. The seven-year-old gelding has had the misfortune to run in maiden hurdles won by some very smart sorts. He was placed in two of them and came in fourth in another, and the form is strong. He won a bumper at the Punchestown Festival last year on decent ground.

IMAGINE fared best of the handicap debutants when a very good fifth of 21 in the Martin Pipe at the Cheltenham Festival 6 weeks ago and that form is arguably the best on offer. Grangeclare West wasn't up to Grade 1 level the last twice but should make much more of an impact here, while Da Capo Glory could figure if his latest run is forgiven.

If GRANGECLARE WEST returns to his best form he will win this but there is a doubt about him after two lesser runs.

16:45 Punchestown Conditions Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:53 Ludlow Hunter Chase (Class 4) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (0.62/1 +7%) Secret Investor	0.62 0.62/1(+7%)	(1) Secret Investor 0.62/1, Just useful nowadays but had little trouble landing the odds in 5-runner hunter chases at Bangor and Kelso. Fell at Cheltenham last time but should get back to winning ways if none the worse. Fell early at Cheltenham but he's very much the one to beat at this lower level..
2	2 2nd (2) (4/1 +47%) Solomon Grey	4 4/1(+47%)	(2) Solomon Grey 4/1, Fairly useful chaser nowadays. C&D winner. 8/1, sixth of 8 in hunter chase at Taunton (23f, good) 64 days ago. Can't be discounted. Odds-on when winning a weaker renewal 12 months ago; below par the last twice..
3	5 3rd (5) (4.5/1 -13%) Crosspark	4.5 4.5/1(-13%)	(5) Crosspark 4.5/1, Veteran who took a firm step back in the right direction when third on hunter debut at Newbury last time and should make his presence felt if able to build on that. Repeat of his form on hunter chase debut at Newbury is unlikely to get him home in front..
4	6 4th (6) (66/1 -32%) Stay Out Of Court	66 66/1(-32%)	(6) Stay Out Of Court 66/1, Multiple point winner but his form under Rules is poor and he makes little appeal. Tailed off in a Class 5 handicap chase at Fakenham in January latest..
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (7.5/1 -7%) Arthur's Sixpence	7.5 7.5/1(-7%)	(4) Arthur's Sixpence 7.5/1, Disappointing effort in a hunter Southwell in March but quickly back on track when landing a point since, so worthy of consideration. Disappointed in his final hunter chase but better than that and he won his latest point..
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (125/1 -25%) The Dawn Man	125 125/1(-25%)	(7) The Dawn Man 125/1, Rules form is uninspiring and he failed to beat a rival in a point last time. Others make more appeal. Low-grade handicap winner in 2020; should be outclassed by the best of these..

LTO Selection:

Based on the summary, 0.67/1 (1) SECRET INVESTOR seems to be the strongest contender for the upcoming race. The summary mentions that he fell early at Cheltenham but is still considered the one to beat at a lower level. He has also had little trouble winning hunter chases at Bangor and Kelso. Although he fell at Cheltenham, he is expected to get back to winning ways if he is not injured.

SECRET INVESTOR didn't make it past the first fence in this sphere at the Cheltenham Festival after bolting up in this company at Kelso on his previous start. The 11-year-old looks to have been found a very straightforward assignment by his trainer Paul Nicholls and is difficult to oppose. Crosspark is his main danger, as he performed with credit when a close-up third at Newbury last time. Solomon Grey rates best of the rest.

SECRET INVESTOR is the class act in this field and should be hard to beat if his fall at Cheltenham hasn't left a mark. Arthur's Sixpence and Crosspark look the main dangers.

This looks good for SECRET INVESTOR who can bounce straight back from his early departure at the Cheltenham Festival.

16:53 Ludlow Hunter Chase (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (2/1 +20%) Smile And Pay	2 2/1(+20%)	(2) Smile And Pay 2/1, After only 4 days off, below form when fourth of 11 in minor event (15/2) at Leicester (7f, heavy) 12 days ago. Can make his presence felt back in handicap company. Best efforts would give him an each-way chance but he's likely to need improvement to win..
2	8 2nd (8) (22/1 -38%) Little Red Dancer	22 22/1(-38%)	(8) Little Red Dancer 22/1, Well below form when fifth of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 33/1) 90 days ago. Bounce back called for, but had made the frame on her previous 2 starts this year. Well beaten in a Newcastle handicap (7f, AW) latest, as well as all three turf starts..
3	1 3rd (1) (1.62/1 +7%) Mr Jetman	1.62 1.62/1(+7%)	(1) Mr Jetman 1.62/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 7 in minor event at Newcastle (5f, 25/1) 62 days ago. Merits consideration as he goes up in trip for his handicap debut. More interesting entering handicaps now upped in trip; sire won on soft; market check..
4	4 4th (4) (8/1 -14%) Centerstage	8 8/1(-14%)	(4) Centerstage 8/1, After 8 months off (gelded), fared little better than previously when seventh of 10 on handicap debut at Yarmouth (1m, heavy) 11 days ago. Improvement needed trying 7f for the first time. May be better for reappearance and slight drop in trip; bit to prove, not least on soft..
5th	5 5th (5) (20/1 +0%) Must Catch Up	20 20/1(+0%)	(5) Must Catch Up 20/1, First run since leaving Marcus Tregoning when fifth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 33/1) 43 days ago. Needs to find more as she makes her first start on turf. Never seriously involved on debut for this trainer at Newcastle (7f) latest; drops 3lb..
6th	6 6th (6) (66/1 -136%) Dresden Green	66 66/1(-136%)	(6) Dresden Green 66/1, After 5 months off, ran no sort of race when last of 12 in handicap at Redcar (6f, heavy, 40/1) 16 days ago. Needs to leave his latest effort well behind. Unable to build on minor promise in three runs for this trainer; last on soft latest..
7th	3 7th (3) (4/1 +0%) Capofan	4 4/1(+0%)	(3) Capofan 4/1, Not seen to best effect when eighth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 8/1) 17 days ago, slowly away. Can open her account with cheekpieces on 1st time. Needs to better her three efforts this year; cheekpieces may help; not ruled out..

LTO Selection:

It is difficult to predict which horse will do well based on this summary as all of them have either had inconsistent or poor form in their recent races, and there is no clear standout. It would be best to wait for the betting markets to open and see if any of the horses have significant support before making a prediction.

MR JETMAN has shown some promise in novice/maiden company and Grant Tuer's gelding merits plenty of respect on his handicap debut now upped in trip. Smile And Pay was third in a similar event over 6f at Redcar two starts ago and is likely to be in the mix once again, while Capofan edges out Centerstage to be the pick of the remainder.

CAPOFAN wasn't able to get involved after a slow start on her latest outing, but she'd finished in the frame on her first 2 starts of the year and, with cheekpieces now applied, she could be ready to get off the mark this time around. Smile And Pay had also run well in his first 2 races this season and is feared most, ahead of Mr Jetman.

This trip could prompt improvement from MR JETMAN on his handicap debut and he wouldn't need much of that.

17:00 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:10 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (1.38/1 +15%) Sausalito	1.38 1.38/1(+15%)	(4) Sausalito 1.38/1, Comes here on a roll, landing quick-fire 5-timer in a 12f handicap here in March and enhanced his form in defeat subsequently, solid second of 14 in handicap at this course (12f, AW, 14/1) 19 days ago, well positioned. Ought to go well again under Billy Loughnane. Not looked back since the visor went on, winning his first five including three here..
2	3 2nd (3) (3.5/1 +53%) Pride Of Nepal	3.5 3.5/1(+53%)	(3) Pride Of Nepal 3.5/1, Three-time winner in turf handicaps at upto 12f last summer before good fourth at Goodwood (9f) in September. Didn't see things out back over hurdles at Fakenham (2m) a month later and he did come on for his respective reappearance effort last term. Could appreciate this return to Flat action and he's a triple winner who goes on the AW..
3	2 3rd (2) (5.5/1 +21%) Endued	5.5 5.5/1(+21%)	(2) Endued 5.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fourth of 7 in handicap (11/2) at Leicester (8.2f, heavy) 12 days ago, underfoot conditions probably catching him out. Type to bounce back returned to an artificial surface and he's unexposed at this sort of trip. Stamina is not assured over this far but likely to have more to offer..
4	5 4th (5) (10/1 -25%) Semser	10 10/1(-25%)	(5) Semser 10/1, Course winner. 22/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at this course (8f, AW) 30 days ago, seemingly in need of the run on the back of 6 months off. Back up in trip and he's not out of things from this sort of mark. Previous winner on a handy mark and well worth considering..
5th	6 5th (6) (3.5/1 +13%) Motataabeq	3.5 3.5/1(+13%)	(6) Motataabeq 3.5/1, Lightly-raced 5-y-o who matched previous best when second in 13-runner C&D handicap in December, every chance 1f out and keeping on. Not discounted on return to action. Lightly raced; off since early December when finishing second of 13 over C&D..

LTO Selection:

Based on the summary, 1.63/1 (4) SAUSALITO seems to have the best chances of doing well, having won five races including three at the current course. He also had a solid performance in his last race, finishing second. 7.5/1 (3) PRIDE OF NEPAL also has a good record and could do well on the all-weather track. 6/1 (1) MASQOOL and 7/1 (2) ENDUED are in good form, but their marks and stamina could be a hindrance. 4/1 (6) MOTATAABEQ and 8/1 (5) SEMSER are not discounted but have fewer wins to their name.

Sausalito has been in splendid form this year, winning five of his eight starts, but he has been raised 22lb since the first of those victories, which could give a chance to the Jeremy Scott-trained PRIDE OF NEPAL. The son of The Gurkha ran well off this mark at Goodwood when last seen on the Flat in September, that was a warmer contest than this and, therefore, he could prove too good for these. Motataabeq is best of the remainder.

SAUSALITO has come a long way on all-weather in recent months, winning 5 times prior to a solid second in the All-Weather Vase over further here 3 weeks ago. He shades the vote with Billy Loughnane taking off a handy 5 lb. The returning Motataabeq and the selection's stablemate Semser head up the dangers.

Gary Moore's SAUSALITO is tactically versatile and has been a model of consistency since the visor went on.

17:10 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:20 Punchestown Novices Hurdle 24f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (0.8/1 +20%) Gaelic Warrior	0.8 0.8/1(+20%)	(5) Gaelic Warrior 0.8/1, Smart hurdler. Had no problems with the longer trip when 6½ lengths second of 10 to stablemate Impaire Et Passe in Ballymore at Cheltenham (21f, soft) 42 days ago. Up in trip again now. Leading claims. Creditable effort in the Ballymore Novice (2m5f) last time; not sure about step up in trip.
2	1 2nd (1) (6/1 +0%) Affordale Fury	6 6/1(+0%)	(1) Affordale Fury 6/1, Successful on sole outing in points/bumpers and also made a winning hurdling debut at Galway in late October. Relished the emphasis on stamina when length second of 20 to Stay Away Fay in Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham Festival. Should go well again. Fine effort stepped up to 3m in the Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham; should go close again.
3	4 3rd (4) (80/1 -100%) Franciscan Rock	80 80/1(-100%)	(4) Franciscan Rock 80/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Thurles in February. 3/1, creditable third of 12 in handicap hurdle at Cork (24f, heavy) 34 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Has plenty to find at this level. Beaten 20l in a Cork handicap last time; loads to find with blinkers tried.
4	3 4th (3) (16/1 -33%) Favori De Champdou	16 16/1(-33%)	(3) Favori De Champdou 16/1, Useful hurdler. 3 wins from 4 runs this season. Lacklustre display in Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham last month but he's better than that. Raced too freely in the Albert Bartlett but is a player here if settling better.
5th	7 5th (7) (50/1 -100%) Kalanisi Star	50 50/1(-100%)	(7) Kalanisi Star 50/1, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. 28/1, tailed-off seventh of 8 to Champ Kiely in Lawlor's of Naas Novices' Hurdle at Naas (20f, heavy) 108 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Stiff task. Well beaten in Graded company last twice; serious questions to answer now.
6th	2 6th (2) (6.5/1 +19%) Embassy Gardens	6.5 6.5/1(+19%)	(2) Embassy Gardens 6.5/1, Fairly useful bumper winner who was a wide-margin winner of a 5-runner Thurles novice hurdle in January. Did too much too soon and a lot better than being pulled up in Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham, making most until 2 out. Raced too freely in the Albert Bartlett but if settling better today isn't out of this.
7th	6 7th (6) (40/1 -43%) Harry Des Ongrais	40 40/1(-43%)	(6) Harry Des Ongrais 40/1, Useful hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Wexford in October. Good fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle (8/1) at Fairyhouse (24.5f, soft) 18 days ago. This demands more. Disappointed in a Fairyhouse handicap last time and has work to do.
8th	9 8th (9) (18/1 +36%) Whatcouldhavebeen	18 18/1(+36%)	(9) Whatcouldhavebeen 18/1, Useful hurdler. Excellent 5 lengths second of 14 to Ashroe Diamond in Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Novices' Hurdle Championship Final at Fairyhouse (20.5f, good to soft) 17 days ago, having benefit of enterprising ride. Second in a Grade 1 mares' novice over 2m4f last time; still has a bit to find.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (5/1 +9%) Salvador Ziggy	5 5/1(+9%)	(8) Salvador Ziggy 5/1, Progressive hurdler. Course winner. 4 wins from 6 runs this season. 10/1, very good second of 23 in Pertemps Final at Cheltenham (3m, good to soft) last month. That very smart effort suggests he can make his presence felt in a Grade 1 novice. Second in the Pertemps Handicap at Cheltenham and isn't out of place in this company.

LTO Selection:

Based on the summary, 5.5/1 (8) SALVADOR ZIGGY seems to have the strongest chance of doing well as they have a successful track record this season, including a very good second place in the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham. Additionally, they have won at the course before and are coming off a very smart effort, which suggests they can make their presence felt in a Grade 1 novice.

GAELIC WARRIOR has obvious claims for Willie Mullins. The five-year-old gelding is comfortably highest-rated in this field on a mark of 152. He won three consecutive hurdle races culminating in a Grade B handicap hurdle at Leopardstown in February. He then contested the Grade 1 Ballymore at last month's Cheltenham Festival, and did as well as he could in second behind a stablemate who is out of the top drawer. He had several previous Grade 1 winners in behind him. This step up in trip shouldn't pose an issue. Favori De Champdou disappointed in the Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham when racing keenly. He had landed three staying races before that, including a Grade 2, and could bounce back. Embassy Gardens was pulled up at Cheltenham, but has plenty of ability and shouldn't be disregarded. Affordale Fury ran some race for a 150/1 outsider when runner-up in the Albert Bartlett. He's certainly a factor on that run, but would prefer slower ground.

GAELIC WARRIOR ran a cracker when second in the Ballymore at Cheltenham and will be a tough nut to crack if his stamina holds now stepping up in trip again. Salvador Ziggy produced an excellent performance under a big weight in the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham and can give the selection most to do ahead of Albert Bartlett runner-up Affordale Fury.

FAVORI DE CHAMPDOU failed to show his best in the Albert Bartlett but can bounce back today.

17:20 Punchestown Novices Hurdle 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:28 Ludlow NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (3.33/1 +33%) Norman Fletcher	3.33 3.33/1(+33%)	(1) Norman Fletcher 3.33/1, Showed plenty of ability when runner-up at Ffos Las on debut, looking a stayer, and he was again strong at the finish when going one place better at Southwell 3 weeks later. Only eighth at Newbury last time but shouldn't be written off.
2	8 2nd (8) (8/1 -78%) Pearl Island	8 8/1(-78%)	(8) Pearl Island 8/1, Third of 7 in bumper at Warwick (16f, heavy, 5/1) on NH debut 27 days ago, running green. Should improve with the benefit of that initial experience, so open to improvement.
3	3 3rd (3) (18/1 +28%) Blackacre	18 18/1(+28%)	(3) Blackacre 18/1, Black Sam Bellamy gelding. Dam (h101), 2½m/21f hurdle winner, half-sister to smart hurdler/very smart chaser (2m-3m winner) Black Hercules.
4	9 4th (9) (3.5/1 +56%) Stay If U Want To	3.5 3.5/1(+56%)	(9) Stay If U Want To 3.5/1, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Half-brother to 1¾m bumper winner/fairly useful 21f hurdle winner Lunar Baby. Dam (h117) bumper/3m hurdle winner. Makes plenty of appeal on paper.
5th	7 5th (7) (7/1 +22%) Nelson Criq	7 7/1(+22%)	(7) Nelson Criq 7/1, £30,000 3-y-o, Mount Nelson gelding. Dam unraced sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 25f) Real Milan. Interesting newcomer.
6th	6 6th (6) (100/1 +0%) Lunar Ocean	100 100/1(+0%)	(6) Lunar Ocean 100/1, Didn't offer a great deal when down the field at Kempton on debut and looks up against it once again.
7th	4 7th (4) (22/1 -175%) Boundary Jack	22 22/1(-175%)	(4) Boundary Jack 22/1, Related to a Flat winner and travelled strongly when seventh at Market Rasen on debut. Should improve on that, so not a forlorn hope.
8th	2 8th (2) (25/1 -39%) Ballytechno	25 25/1(-39%)	(2) Ballytechno 25/1, €40,000 3-y-o, £70,000 4-y-o, Milan gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (17f-2¾m winner) Princesse Kap. Third sole start in Irish points (Feb 5).
9th	10 9th (10) (50/1 +0%) Britannia Girl	50 50/1(+0%)	(10) Britannia Girl 50/1, Dartmouth filly. Dam, lightly raced in bumpers/over hurdles, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2½m) Lend A Hand Son. Worth a market check.
10th	12 10th (12) (12/1 +14%) Wendy Byrde	12 12/1(+14%)	(12) Wendy Byrde 12/1, Jack Hobbs filly. Half-sister to fair 2¾m hurdle winner Marty Byrde and 17f bumper winner/fair hurdler Iontach Cheval. Dam (h97) bumper winner (stayed 21f). Makes some appeal on paper.
5	5 \|RO\| (5) (3/1 +33%) Diamond Dealer	3 3/1(+33%)	(5) Diamond Dealer 3/1, €10,500 3-y-o, £100,000 4-y-o, Diamond Boy gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Endless Escape. Successful sole start in points (Feb 12). Worth a chance to make a winning start under Rules.

LTO Selection:

It is difficult to predict which horse will do well from this summary as they all have different levels of experience and potential. However, 4.5/1 (5) DIAMOND DEALER seems to have a strong pedigree and a successful sole start in points, making him worth a chance to make a winning start under Rules. 8/1 (9) STAY IF U WANT TO also has a promising pedigree and makes plenty of appeal on paper. 9/1 (7) NELSON CRIQ is an interesting newcomer with a useful family history. Ultimately, it will depend on the individual horse's performance on the day of the race.

Not a great deal of form to go on in this contest and, for that reason, newcomer NELSON CRIQ just shades the vote for the Alan King yard. The four-year-old's full-sister Real Milan was a bumper winner, and he could be ready to strike at the first time of asking. Norman Fletcher disappointed at Newbury latest but, if bouncing back, could play a hand in the finish. Any market support for Ballytechno would also be interesting.

DIAMOND DEALER fetched six figures after landing his only start in points and he may well be up to maintaining his unbeaten record on Rules debut. Newcomer Stay If U Want To makes plenty of appeal and Pearl Island warrants consideration with improvement on the cards.

The vote goes to BOUNDARY JACK who should improve on his Market Rasen effort. Stay If U Want To is second choice.

17:28 Ludlow NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:40 Lingfield Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (4.5/1 +55%) Tiger Bay	4.5 4.5/1(+55%)	(11) Tiger Bay 4.5/1, Reached the frame over 6f/7f at Wolverhampton at the end of 2022. Has the potential for better again back from a break. Showed ability in two races at Wolverhampton last term; form has been boosted.
2	10 2nd (10) (3.33/1 +49%) Regal Fanfare	3.33 3.33/1(+49%)	(10) Regal Fanfare 3.33/1, 7/1, sixth of 10 in novice at Kempton (7f) on debut in November, never nearer. In top hands and can be expected to improve, possibly considerably so. Attractively bred; shaped with promise at Kempton on sole 2yo run; should improve.
3	2 3rd (2) (1.62/1 +28%) Bell Song	1.62 1.62/1(+28%)	(2) Bell Song 1.62/1, Promising individual. Left debut behind when third of 11 in novice at Southwell (7f) 22 days ago, staying on well. Likely to progress again. Ran well behind two useful colts at Southwell on reappearance; possibilities.
4	7 4th (7) (2.5/1 -25%) Inverlochy	2.5 2.5/1(-25%)	(7) Inverlochy 2.5/1, Promising sort. Fourth of 10 in novice at Newmarket (6f, good, 5/2) on debut last May, not knocked about. Tongue strap on first time. It's taken a while to get her back but in good hands and it'll be interesting to see how strong the betting vibes are. Finished fourth in above-average race at Newmarket last May; interesting on reappearance.
5th	5 5th (5) (66/1 -100%) Expert Witness	66 66/1(-100%)	(5) Expert Witness 66/1, 50/1 and tongue tied, seventh of 10 in novice at Chelmsford (1m) on debut 55 days ago, not knocked about. May do better. Ran to a modest figure on debut; others preferred.
6th	6 6th (6) (100/1 +0%) Fitzroy River	100 100/1(+0%)	(6) Fitzroy River 100/1, Well held in 2 outings on Kempton's AW last year. Looks more one for handicaps after this. Pair of duck eggs at Kempton as a 2yo.
7th	3 7th (3) (66/1 -100%) Break The Spell	66 66/1(-100%)	(3) Break The Spell 66/1, Second on Epsom debut last July but not in the same form at Kempton (7f) 4 months later. Cheekpieces on first time. Others are preferred. Chance partly depends on how well she takes to first-time headgear.
8th	8 8th (8) (28/1 -12%) Labiqa	28 28/1(-12%)	(8) Labiqa 28/1, Twice-raced maiden. 16/1, sixth of 8 in novice at Wolverhampton (7f) 18 days ago. Improvement will be needed. Likely to be more interesting when switched to handicaps.
9th	9 9th (9) (33/1 +50%) Mine That Ship	33 33/1(+50%)	(9) Mine That Ship 33/1, Twice-raced maiden. Eighth of 10 in novice at Kempton (6f, 33/1) 28 days ago. Others are preferred. Needs improvement on her two efforts.
10th	4 10th (4) (66/1 +0%) Diamond Hands	66 66/1(+0%)	(4) Diamond Hands 66/1, 50/1, sixth of 9 in C&D maiden on debut 26 days ago, slowly away. Hinted at ability in C&D maiden last month.

LTO Selection:

Based on the summary, 2/1 (7) INVERLOCHY and 2.25/1 (2) BELL SONG appear to have the most promising recent form, with both horses finishing well in their respective races. 3.5/1 (1) PASTICHE also has potential, having won a maiden at Southwell and coming from a leading stable, but does have a penalty to overcome. 6.5/1 (10) REGAL FANFARE and 10/1 (11) TIGER BAY have shown some ability in their past races and could improve. 25/1 (8) LABIQA and 33/1 (3) BREAK THE SPELL may need more time or a switch to handicaps to show their potential. 33/1 (5) EXPERT WITNESS and 66/1 (9) MINE THAT SHIP have not shown enough to be considered top contenders. 66/1 (4) DIAMOND HANDS and 100/1 (6) FITZROY RIVER are also unlikely to be major players in this race.

INVERLOCHY was sent off favourite for an extremely warm maiden that has worked out very well at Newmarket in May last year, with seven subsequent winners coming out of it. She is a half-sister to recent Earl Of Sefton winner Ottoman Fleet and should appreciate the step up to 7f. Last-time-out winner Pastiche carries a 7lb penalty, which makes life tougher, but she could have more to come. Regal Fanfare is another to note.

BELL SONG showed promise behind a couple of useful colts at Southwell earlier this month and could be the way to go with further improvement on the cards. Inverlochy hasn't been seen since her Newmarket debut fourth last May but the fact she went off favourite suggests she's quite well regarded and it will be interesting to see if her supporters return back from a lay-off. Regal Fanfare could easily leave last November's debut effort well behind and also makes the shortlist.

There should be improvement to come from INVERLOCHY. Southwell winner Pastiche is second choice, ahead of Bell Song.

17:40 Lingfield Stakes (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:55 Punchestown Conditions Chase 24f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	3 1st (3) (20/1 +70%) Fastorslow	20 20/1(+70%)	(3) Fastorslow 20/1, High-class chaser. Very good second of 23 in Ultima handicap chase at Cheltenham Festival (25f, good to soft, 7/1) 43 days ago. Uphill task at this level. Touched off in Ultima at Cheltenham; exposed previously at Grade 1 level though.
2	5 2nd (5) (0.33/1 +18%) Galopin Des Champs	0.33 0.33/1(+18%)	(5) Galopin Des Champs 0.33/1, Top-class chaser. Course winner. 7/5, career best when winning 13-runner Cheltenham Gold Cup at Cheltenham (26.3f, good to soft) 40 days ago by 7 lengths from Bravemansgame. Sure to take all the beating once more. Impressive Cheltenham defeat of Bravemansgame makes him very hard to oppose.
3	1 3rd (1) (3.5/1 +13%) Bravemansgame	3.5 3.5/1(+13%)	(1) Bravemansgame 3.5/1, Top-class chaser. Good 7 lengths second of 13 to Galopin Des Champs in Cheltenham Gold Cup at Cheltenham (26.3f, good to soft, 6/1) 40 days ago, going with enthusiasm. No obvious reason why he should reverse placings with the winner but is a clear second choice. Outpointed by Galopin Des Champs Cheltenham run-in; easier track and 3m go see him closer.
4	2 4th (2) (12/1 +0%) Envoi Allen	12 12/1(+0%)	(2) Envoi Allen 12/1, Top-class chaser. 13/2, career best when winning 9-runner Ryanair Chase (Festival Trophy) at Cheltenham (20.6f, good to soft) 41 days ago by 2¾ lengths from Shishkin, travelling strongly. Stays this far but bit more needed. King George flop looked in rude health at Cheltenham; stays 3m and could go well.
5th	4 5th (4) (66/1 -32%) Fury Road	66 66/1(-32%)	(4) Fury Road 66/1, High-class chaser. Seven wins from 24 NH runs. Latest win in chase at Down Royal in November. Fell at the second in Grand National at Aintree (34.3f, good, 33/1) 11 days ago. Up against it here. Third to Galopin Des Champs in Irish Gold Cup and early faller in National; hard to fancy.

LTO Selection:

It is likely that 0.4/1 (5) GALOPIN DES CHAMPS will do well, considering his impressive Cheltenham defeat of 4/1 (1) BRAVEMANSGAME and his status as a top-class chaser and course winner. He is also described as

GALOPIN DES CHAMPS is hard to oppose and should end his season on a high. The Timos gelding was a brilliant winner of the Cheltenham Gold Cup last month, powering clear after the last to beat Bravemansgame by seven lengths. The English raider got the go ahead the other day to take his place here, but it's hard to see him turning the tables. Aside from his mishap at Cheltenham last year, Galopin Des Champs hasn't really been seriously challenged since going over fences and looks a class apart. Envoi Allen bounced back to form when landing the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham and stays this trip, having won at Down Royal earlier in the campaign. He's very talented on his day but it would be a bit of a shock if he was able to lower the colours of Galopin Des Champs.

GALOPIN DES CHAMPS confirmed himself at the top of the chasing tree when putting up one of the best performances in the Gold Cup in recent years when beating Bravemansgame by 7 lengths and he can end the season with another Grade 1 success. Bravemansgame can follow him home again, with Ryanair winner Envoi Allen best of the others.

A rematch between the Cheltenham Gold Cup principals. GALOPIN DES CHAMPS is expected to confirm form with Bravemansgame

17:55 Punchestown Conditions Chase 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:10 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	14 1st (14) (18/1 +45%) Purple Poppy	18 18/1(+45%)	(14) Purple Poppy 18/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Ran well after 10 months off when third of 11 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 40/1) 8 weeks ago. Needs to back that up here. Ran okay at Kempton last month but more will be needed in this field.
2	8 2nd (8) (2/1 +20%) Buraback	2 2/1(+20%)	(8) Buraback 2/1, C&D winner. 5/1, fared better dropped into a 0-60 for the first time when fourth of 14 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 8 days ago, running on when forced to switch. Shortlist material with the booking of Oisin Murphy catching the eye. Promising stable debut last week; two C&D wins to his name; Oisin Murphy on today; player.
3	12 3rd (12) (11/1 -38%) Inaam	11 11/1(-38%)	(12) Inaam 11/1, 3-time course winner this year, latest in March. 10/3, creditable close third of 11 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 32 days ago, running on. Can give another good account. Three course wins this year; near miss latest; another big run looks on the cards.
4	6 4th (6) (10/1 -82%) Taskheer	10 10/1(-82%)	(6) Taskheer 10/1, Course winner. Followed up under a penalty after just 3 days off in 7-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 5/1) 46 days ago, again not having much to spare at the line. 3 lb higher and should make a bold bid for the hat-trick. Chasing a hat-trick after two 1m Polytrack wins last month; big player back at 7f.
5th	4 5th (4) (7/1 +65%) River Wharfe	7 7/1(+65%)	(4) River Wharfe 7/1, C&D winner. Not disgraced when sixth of 11 in handicap at this course (8f, AW, 22/1) 30 days ago. Not taken lightly down to his last winning mark. Chance on this winter's best but he needs to step up on his last two runs to win.
6th	1 6th (1) (7/1 +0%) The Nail Gunner	7 7/1(+0%)	(1) The Nail Gunner 7/1, Three wins from 10 runs last year. 7/2, run best excused when sixth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 3 weeks ago, worst of draw. Can bounce back. All wins at 6f but he has gone close over C&D; well drawn to attack but others appeal more.
7th	10 7th (10) (28/1 -12%) Nefarious	28 28/1(-12%)	(10) Nefarious 28/1, C&D winner. 22/1, seventh of 12 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 9 days ago. Easy enough to look elsewhere. Yet to find his best form this winter but last time was a bit more promising.
8th	3 8th (3) (14/1 +30%) Ajrad	14 14/1(+30%)	(3) Ajrad 14/1, C&D winner in November. Again below form when seventh of 10 in handicap (11/2) at this C&D (AW) 4 months ago. Will need to hit the ground running. C&D win in November brings him into the reckoning; less good twice since though.
9th	11 9th (11) (20/1 +9%) Bear To Dream	20 20/1(+9%)	(11) Bear To Dream 20/1, 28/1, bounced back to form when a close fourth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 32 days ago, running on. Enters calculations from the same mark. Fair run over C&D when too free and racing wide; needs to settle better.
10th	7 10th (7) (10/1 +17%) Luna Queen	10 10/1(+17%)	(7) Luna Queen 10/1, C&D winner in April. Respectable third of 11 in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, heavy, 15/2) 11 days ago, plugging on final 1f. Can go well back at this venue provided a wide draw doesn't scupper his chance. C&D winner this month and also ran well on turf last time; tricky draw now.
11th	13 11th (13) (18/1 -157%) Swiss Rowe	18 18/1(-157%)	(13) Swiss Rowe 18/1, 12/1 and visored for 1st time, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Kempton (7f) 47 days ago, pushed out. 6 lb higher here and could go well on his first try at this track. Two wins on AW this winter for B Loughnane; up 6lb so another career best is required.
12th	5 12th (5) (20/1 -43%) Mount Mogan	20 20/1(-43%)	(5) Mount Mogan 20/1, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 2¼ lengths fifth of 6 to Inaam in handicap (3/1) at this C&D (AW) 7 weeks ago. Mark continues to tumble. Two solid efforts over C&D last month but more will be needed if he's to add to his tally.
13th	2 13th (2) (12/1 +25%) Split Elevens	12 12/1(+25%)	(2) Split Elevens 12/1, Unreliable sort. C&D winner. Two wins from 6 runs this year. 11/1, not in same form as previously when sixth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 26 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Quirky customer who needs things to drop just right. Two wins this year and he'll appreciate the return to Class 6; yard also run Inaam.

LTO Selection:

Based on the summary, 2.5/1 (8) BURABACK and 5.5/1 (6) TASKHEER seem like strong contenders with their recent wins and good performances. 8/1 (12) INAAM also has a good track record with three course wins this year and a creditable third place in the latest race. 7/1 (13) SWISS ROWE and 12/1 (7) LUNA QUEEN also have a chance, but their higher odds suggest they may need to perform exceptionally well to win. The other horses, including 25/1 (10) NEFARIOUS and 33/1 (14) PURPLE POPPY, seem less likely to win based on their recent form.

The veteran INAAM has a terrific recent record around here and there is no reason to suggest why he can't continue in that vein as he looks to make it four wins in his last seven starts. Taskheer has done it well over further the last twice, including here last month, and he is likely to be thereabouts, along with Luna Queen and Swiss Rowe.

Plenty in with a squeak but BURABACK found life easier dropped in grade when fourth at Southwell 8 days, and with this being just his third outing for Mick Appleby, he gets the verdict to notch career success number 4 with the booking of Oisin Murphy catching the eye. The Nail Gunner's last effort is easy to excuse so he may emerge as the main danger, ahead of Bear To Dream and the hat-trick-seeking Taskheer.

Inaam and Taskheer are high on the list but BURABACK may be able to strike at the second time of asking for his new stable.

18:10 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Punchestown NH Flat Race 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (0.8/1 +36%) A Dream To Share	0.8 0.8/1(+36%)	(1) A Dream To Share 0.8/1, Unbeaten in four outings to date, and took another step forward when landing 21-runner Champion Bumper at Cheltenham (16.4f, soft) 42 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Fact To File, readily. Should take all the beating. Four of these behind when taking unbeaten record to 4 at Cheltenham; the one to beat.
2	8 2nd (8) (5.5/1 -120%) Tullyhill	5.5 5.5/1(-120%)	(8) Tullyhill 5.5/1, Successful on sole start in points. 4/6 and tongue strap on, won 11-runner bumper at Gowran (18f, heavy) on NH debut 46 days ago, easing clear. Bright prospect who makes plenty of appeal quickly upped in grade. Effortless Gowran win franked recently; exciting prospect could prove the Mullins pick.
3	5 3rd (5) (28/1 -12%) King Of Kingsfield	28 28/1(-12%)	(5) King Of Kingsfield 28/1, Twice-raced winner in bumpers. 2/1 and hooded for 1st time, 19½ lengths fifth of 9 to Fascile Mode in bumper at Leopardstown (16f, soft) 118 days ago. Needs to improve. Plenty to find with Fascile Mode on Leopardstown form; hood worn then now discarded.
4	2 4th (2) (150/1 -20%) A Piece Of Heaven	150 150/1(-20%)	(2) A Piece Of Heaven 150/1, Once-raced maiden. Fourth of 10 in bumper (10/3) at this course (16f, good) on NH debut, not ideally placed. Off 6 months. Easy to look elsewhere. Promising enough C&D debut fourth in October but this represents a different level.
5th	4 5th (4) (4.5/1 +44%) It's For Me	4.5 4.5/1(+44%)	(4) It's For Me 4.5/1, Twice-raced winner in bumpers. 6/1, 5¾ lengths fifth of 21 to A Dream To Share in Champion Bumper at Cheltenham (16.4f, soft) 42 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Merits consideration. Cheltenham fifth when taking a keen hold; more possible if settling better.
6th	7 6th (7) (20/1 -67%) Rath Gaul Boy	20 20/1(-67%)	(7) Rath Gaul Boy 20/1, Thrice-raced winner in bumpers. 4 lengths second of 13 to A Dream To Share in bumper (4/5) at Tipperary (16f, good to soft), clear of rest. Off 11 months. One to consider. Well held by A Dream To Share at Tipperary when last seen 11 months ago.
7th	6 7th (6) (16/1 +0%) No Time To Wait	16 16/1(+0%)	(6) No Time To Wait 16/1, Thrice-raced winner in bumpers. 33/1, 11 lengths eighth of 21 to A Dream To Share in Champion Bumper at Cheltenham (16.4f, soft) 42 days ago. Very hard to make a case for. Cheltenham eighth still a work in progress and likely improver so place prospects.
8th	9 8th (9) (9/1 +10%) Western Diego	9 9/1(+10%)	(9) Western Diego 9/1, Twice-raced winner in bumpers. 10½ lengths seventh of 21 to A Dream To Share in Champion Bumper at Cheltenham (16.4f, soft, 18/1) 42 days ago. Merits respect. Cheltenham seventh when things didn't go to plan so could get closer this time.

LTO Selection:

Based on the summary, the horse that is most likely to do well is 1.25/1 (1) A DREAM TO SHARE. The summary states that the horse is unbeaten in four outings and has recently won the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham by 1 ¼ lengths from Fact To File. The summary also suggests that 1.25/1 (1) A DREAM TO SHARE is

Willie Mullins has dominated this race in recent years and it's interesting that Patrick Mullins sides with the Gowran winner TULLYHILL. There was plenty of buzz about the Martaline gelding before his racecourse debut last month and he looked very smart when winning without coming off the bridle. The runner-up went on to frank that form and Mullins spoke very highly of the grey afterwards. Obviously on the book A Dream To Share is the one to beat after his Cheltenham success. He was a good winner of the Champion Bumper and had a few of these in behind that day. It wouldn't be a surprise if It's For Me got a bit more involved now. He was held up well off the pace last month before staying on to finish fifth and was reported to have run too freely.

A DREAM TO SHARE had something to spare when landing the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham and he's a fairly straightforward selection as he bids to take another Grade 1 event. Tullyhill was hugely impressive when making a successful Rules debut at Gowran, so he looks the main threat ahead of his stablemate Rath Gaul Boy, who was second the selection when last seen at Tipperary 11 months ago.

Unbeaten in four, A DREAM TO SHARE can make it five here, with Tullyhill selected to chase him home

18:30 Punchestown NH Flat Race 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:45 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (4.5/1 +59%) Just Amber	4.5 4.5/1(+59%)	(4) Just Amber 4.5/1, Landed back-to-back handicaps on turf at around 1m last summer. Inflated mark seemed to catch her out in trio of starts thereafter, tenth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (1m) in October. May need this on return from 6 months off. 2 turf wins last summer; handicapper on top after but returns from break at a lower level.
2	1 2nd (1) (1.88/1 +0%) Granary Queen	1.88 1.88/1(+0%)	(1) Granary Queen 1.88/1, C&D winner. Four wins from 18 runs last year. Creditable third of 14 in handicap at this course (7f, AW, 14/1) 19 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Expected to be bang there. Ran a mighty race over 7f here on Good Friday; needs luck but still on a good mark.
3	5 3rd (5) (6/1 -33%) Wadacre Grace	6 6/1(-33%)	(5) Wadacre Grace 6/1, C&D winner. 4/1, career best when winning 6-runner handicap at Newcastle (8f) 23 days ago, making all. Respected for all this revised mark demands that little bit more now. Won 2 of last 3, both from the front in small fields; may enjoy the run of things again.
4	2 4th (2) (3.2/1 -7%) Windsor Pass	3.2 3.2/1(-7%)	(2) Windsor Pass 3.2/1, First run since leaving Mrs J. Harrington when second of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 11/1) 33 days ago. That was an excellent effort on the back of a lengthy absence and respected back at 1m. Good 2nd on stable debut after long absence last month (7f); 1m no problem; sound claims.
5th	6 5th (6) (5.5/1 +27%) Valentinka	5.5 5.5/1(+27%)	(6) Valentinka 5.5/1, C&D winner. Respectable eighth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f, AW, 14/1) 19 days ago, weakening final 1f. Others more persuasive. Handicapper in command after an easy Wolverhampton win last summer; others look stronger.
6th	3 6th (3) (14/1 -133%) New Heights	14 14/1(-133%)	(3) New Heights 14/1, Three wins from 11 runs last year. 12/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 13 days ago, shaping as if better for the run on the back of 6 months off. However, probably she's not got much in hand from this sort of mark. Three turf wins last season; sharper for recent return to action; high in the weights now.

LTO Selection:

It is difficult to make a clear prediction as the summary provides limited information on each horse's form and capabilities. However, 1.88/1 (1) GRANARY QUEEN seems to have had recent success and has a good track record, making her a potential contender. 3/1 (2) WINDSOR PASS also had a strong performance on their stable debut and could be worth considering. 4.5/1 (5) WADACRE GRACE has won two of her last three races and may benefit from familiar conditions. Ultimately, further research and analysis would be necessary to make an informed prediction.

GRANARY QUEEN has been knocking on the door of late and on each occasion she has given the impression that she would be well served by stepping back up in trip. The C&D winner gets that opportunity now and she is preferred to the likes of Newcastle runner-up Windsor Pass and Wadacre Grace, who has only gone up 2lb for winning over this trip at Newcastle 23 days ago.

GRANARY QUEEN needs things to just drop right but ran really well on the back of 4 months off when third over 7f here 3 weeks ago and she gets the narrow vote from a 1 lb higher mark. Windsor Pass, who also ran well on the back of a lengthy absence, and Newcastle-scorer Wadacre Grace are others to consider.

Windsor Pass ran a fine race on her stable debut but GRANARY QUEEN also caught the eye last time and she gets the vote.

18:45 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:05 Punchestown Handicap Chase 21f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	8 1st (8) (14/1 +36%) Hereditary Rule	14 14/1(+36%)	(8) Hereditary Rule 14/1, 3 wins from 9 runs this season. Well held in handicaps at Cheltenham/Aintree Festivals last 2 starts. Stiff tasks of late, never sighted after hampered in Topham latest; wants better ground.
2	1 2nd (1) (18/1 -227%) Royal Rendezvous	18 18/1(-227%)	(1) Royal Rendezvous 18/1, C&D winner. Nine wins from 20 NH runs. 7/1, tailed-off second of 4 to Easy Game in Fairyhouse Chase at Fairyhouse (19.9f, soft) 16 days ago. Won this last year off 5 lb higher so could bounce back. Last year's winner comes into the race out of form; age may be catching up with him.
3	5 3rd (5) (7.5/1 +0%) Gallant John Joe	7.5 7.5/1(+0%)	(5) Gallant John Joe 7.5/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2019. Good second of 17 in handicap hurdle at this course (23.5f, good to soft, 25/1) 66 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Others more persuasive. 0-9 chasing but has kept good company; handicapper relenting but remains opposable.
4	6 4th (6) (7/1 -17%) Ilikedwayurthinkin	7 7/1(-17%)	(6) Ilikedwayurthinkin 7/1, Blinkered for 1st time, creditable 4½ lengths third of 9 to Lieutenant Command in handicap chase at Leopardstown (21.4f, good, 6/1) 52 days ago, going with enthusiasm. Enters calculations. Improved for blinkers at Leopardstown; 6lb better off with Lieutenant Command now.
5th	7 5th (7) (10/1 +29%) Egality Mans	10 10/1(+29%)	(7) Egality Mans 10/1, Failed to complete last 3 starts. fell in handicap chase (33/1) at Leopardstown (21.2f, good to soft) 80 days ago. Last year's fourth totally out of form of late and hard to fancy.
6th	3 6th (3) (18/1 -200%) Lieutenant Command	18 18/1(-200%)	(3) Lieutenant Command 18/1, 18/1, won 9-runner handicap chase at Leopardstown (21.4f, good) 52 days ago. Remains to be seen if able to back that up. Leopardstown winner a definite player providing ground doesn't worsen.
4	4 \|F\| (4) (1.1/1 +51%) Ha D'or	1.1 1.1/1(+51%)	(4) Ha D'or 1.1/1, Respectable 28½ lengths fifth of 9 to El Fabiolo in Arkle Chase (66/1) at Cheltenham (15.9f, good to soft) 43 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Has good chance on pick of form. Out of depth in Arkle but Fairyhouse win over this trip reads very well; handicap debut.
9	9 \|F\| (9) (22/1 -10%) The Little Yank	22 22/1(-10%)	(9) The Little Yank 22/1, 16/1, running well fell in Imperial Call Chase at Cork (24f, good to soft) 17 days ago won by Bachasson. Something to find on form. Still plenty high enough in handicap and additionally 2lb wrong here.
2	2 \|U\| (2) (5/1 +50%) Andy Dufresne	5 5/1(+50%)	(2) Andy Dufresne 5/1, Five wins from 16 NH runs. Tongue strap on for 1st time, below form eighth of 19 in handicap chase at Cheltenham (15.9f, good to soft, 9/2) 42 days ago, finding little. Significantly up in trip. Grand Annual also-ran not progressing and opposable now upped in trip.

LTO Selection:

Based on the summary, 6/1 (3) LIEUTENANT COMMAND seems to have a good chance, having won a handicap chase recently, while 6/1 (6) ILIKEDWAYURTHINKIN also enters calculations after a creditable third place finish in a handicap chase at Leopardstown. 5.5/1 (1) ROYAL RENDEZVOUS won this race last year, but comes into the race out of form as a tailed-off second in a recent chase. 2.25/1 (4) HA D'OR has a good chance on pick of form, but is making a handicap chase debut. 7.5/1 (5) GALLANT JOHN JOE has not won in his last fourteen runs and is opposable. 10/1 (2) ANDY DUFRESNE and 14/1 (7) EGALITY MANS are also opposable, while 20/1 (9) THE LITTLE YANK is high in the handicap and has something to find on form. 22/1 (8) HEREDITARY RULE has had stiff tasks of late and wants better ground.

Stepping up in trip again should suit HA D'OR and he can make a winning start in handicaps. The French-bred gelding has been keeping good company in novices and wasn't disgraced when fifth in the Arkle at Cheltenham last month. He had been a good winner over this trip on his chase debut at Fairyhouse back in December, beating a decent sort in The Goffer. Lieutenant Command was a good winner of a competitive event at Leopardstown early last month and could be a big player here despite a 6lb rise for that victory. Ilikedwayurthinkin was third in that Leopardstown contest and on revised terms he looks another for the shortlist.

HA D'OR was out of his depth in the Arkle at the Cheltenham Festival but his opening mark is a fair one on the pick of his form so he could be the answer. Ilikedwayurthinkin took a step back in the right direction in this headgear when third at Leopardstown and rates the main threat ahead of Andy Dufresne, who failed to meet expections in the Grand Annual.

Out of depth in the Arkle, HA D'OR (nap makes plenty of appeal here on his handicap debut based on his Fairyhouse novice win

19:05 Punchestown Handicap Chase 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:20 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (2.25/1 +44%) Gold Medal	2.25 2.25/1(+44%)	(4) Gold Medal 2.25/1, First run since leaving Richard Hughes when 6/1, won 9-runner handicap at this C&D (AW) 28 days ago, keeping on well. Makes plenty of appeal once more. 2-2 over C&D, the latest success on stable/seasonal debut; respected kept to this track.
2	3 2nd (3) (8/1 +27%) Bezzas Lad	8 8/1(+27%)	(3) Bezzas Lad 8/1, 12/1, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at this course (5f, AW) 26 days ago, comfortably. Has a tricky draw to overcome but can't be dismissed. Broke the 5f course record here last month; now 2-4 at Lingfield; effective over 6f.
3	1 3rd (1) (28/1 +58%) Mamillius	28 28/1(+58%)	(1) Mamillius 28/1, C&D winner. Last of 8 in handicap (80/1) at this course (7f, AW) 28 days ago. Out of sorts since his last success; opposed despite dropping back in grade.
4	11 4th (11) (66/1 -32%) Knockout Blow	66 66/1(-32%)	(11) Knockout Blow 66/1, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2019. Respectable 2¼ lengths fourth of 10 to Lilkian in handicap (12/1) at this C&D (AW). Off 13 months. Not easy to make a case for. Absent for 13 months; 7lb out of weights; debut for new yard; opposed.
5th	7 5th (7) (12/1 +0%) El Hombre	12 12/1(+0%)	(7) El Hombre 12/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in March. Fifth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 7/1) 16 days ago. Others more persuasive. Has form figures of 3121 under Billy Loughnane; not dismissed.
6th	6 6th (6) (4.5/1 +18%) Lilkian	4.5 4.5/1(+18%)	(6) Lilkian 4.5/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in March. Creditable second of 8 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 7/1) 7 days ago. Should go well again. Consistent this year; close second at Kempton last week; solid chance off same mark.
7th	2 7th (2) (12/1 +25%) Alafdhal	12 12/1(+25%)	(2) Alafdhal 12/1, Five wins from 19 runs last year. 6/1, fourth of 6 in handicap at Brighton (5.3f, good) 4 days ago, merely closing up late. Others preferred. Bagged five AW wins from November to January; beaten in last seven races.
8th	10 8th (10) (12/1 +0%) Swiss Pride	12 12/1(+0%)	(10) Swiss Pride 12/1, 6-time C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Creditable third of 8 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 8/1) 7 days ago. Not discounted. Ties in closely with Lilkian on Kempton form last week; won this race in 2021.
9th	5 9th (5) (14/1 -40%) Libertus	14 14/1(-40%)	(5) Libertus 14/1, Last of 11 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 7/1). Off 6 months. Plenty to prove at present. Hindered by wide draw last time out; remains open to further progress in AW handicaps.
10th	8 10th (8) (3.33/1 -11%) Cool Lightning	3.33 3.33/1(-11%)	(8) Cool Lightning 3.33/1, Lightly-raced winner. 4/1, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 30 days ago, kept up to work. Likely to to better still. Made all for comfortable win at Wolverhampton last month; form has substance; unexposed.

LTO Selection:

Based on the summary, 3/1 (8) COOL LIGHTNING and 4/1 (4) GOLD MEDAL seem to have the best chances of winning, with solid recent form and strong performances at the track. 5/1 (9) BOBBY ON THE BEAT and 5.5/1 (6) LILKIAN also have solid claims and could be in contention. The other horses, including 10/1 (5) LIBERTUS, 16/1 (2) ALAFDHAL, 50/1 (11) KNOCKOUT BLOW, and 66/1 (1) MAMILLIUS, seem less likely to win based on recent form or other factors. It's important to note that upsets can and do happen in horse racing, so anything is possible.

GOLD MEDAL made a winning seasonal/stable debut over C&D a month ago and a 4lb rise for that success may not be enough to stop him here. That said, the unexposed Cool Lightning and Bobby On The Beat are also recent winners and they could give him plenty to think about. Others to note are Bezzas Lad, Lilkian and El Hombre.

GOLD MEDAL made a successful start for his new stable over C&D last month and looks up to defying a rise for all that it's a competitive race for the grade. Cool Lightning is an obvious danger and another solid showing is expected from Lilkian

Preference is for GOLD MEDAL, who may well have more to offer over this C&D and for his new yard. Cool Lightning is feared most.

19:20 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:45 Punchestown NH Flat Race 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	8 1st (8) (4/1 -14%) Junta Marvel	4 4/1(-14%)	(8) Junta Marvel 4/1, Won 13-runner bumper at Limerick (19f, heavy, 85/40) on NH debut 27 days ago, shaken up to assert. More to come and deserves plenty of respect. Decisive winner of a Limerick bumper on debut; is entitled to have improved; contender.
2	12 2nd (12) (80/1 -186%) Rhaenyra	80 80/1(-186%)	(12) Rhaenyra 80/1, Once-raced maiden. 11/2 and hooded, fifth of 8 in bumper at Naas (16.3f, soft) on NH debut 27 days ago. Weakened badly to be beaten 32l on debut; has to improve enormously on that.
3	4 3rd (4) (10/1 -54%) Cuta Des As	10 10/1(-54%)	(4) Cuta Des As 10/1, Twice-raced winner in bumpers. 7¼ lengths third of 9 to Tiger Bay Queen in listed bumper (9/1) at Fairyhouse (16.4f, soft) 18 days ago. One to consider. Ran a solid race in Listed company at Fairyhouse, just behind Miss Agusta; can run well.
4	7 4th (7) (1/1 +47%) Fun Fun Fun	1 1/1(+47%)	(7) Fun Fun Fun 1/1, Ready winner of first two starts in bumpers. 5/1, 21½ lengths fifteenth of 21 to A Dream To Share in Champion Bumper at Cheltenham (16.4f, soft) 42 days ago. Difficult to oppose. Won a Grade 2 Mares' bumper at Leopardstown but was poor at Cheltenham; has to rebound.
5th	3 5th (3) (20/1 +50%) Brucio	20 20/1(+50%)	(3) Brucio 20/1, £42,000 3-y-o, Authorized mare. Closely related to bumper winner Pour Joie and half-sister to a winner on Flat. Dam maiden on Flat (stayed 9f). Wears tongue strap. By a leading sire and has a solid damline; market can help.
6th	1 6th (1) (33/1 -136%) Arctic Fly	33 33/1(-136%)	(1) Arctic Fly 33/1, Twice-raced winner in bumpers. 7/2, 16½ lengths sixth of 9 to Tiger Bay Queen in listed bumper at Fairyhouse (16.4f, soft) 18 days ago. Needs to do more. Beaten 16l in a Listed bumper at Fairyhouse; has to find lots of improvement.
7th	11 7th (11) (80/1 -21%) Phils Choice	80 80/1(-21%)	(11) Phils Choice 80/1, Fair hurdler. 33/1, pulled up in minor event hurdle at Fairyhouse (18.3f, heavy) 115 days ago. Switches from hurdles to bumpers. Maiden was pulled-up over hurdles last time; too many question marks.
8th	2 8th (2) (7.5/1 +17%) Bold Reflection	7.5 7.5/1(+17%)	(2) Bold Reflection 7.5/1, 3/2, won 9-runner bumper at Limerick (16f, heavy) on NH debut 121 days ago, keeping on well. Could do better, so worth a crack at this level. Won a Limerick bumper nicely over Christmas on testing ground; has to improve upon that.
9th	9 9th (9) (33/1 +18%) Mi Lucky Cailin	33 33/1(+18%)	(9) Mi Lucky Cailin 33/1, Winner in bumper at Galway in October. 26 lengths sixth of 8 to Jetara in listed bumper (8/1) at Navan (16f, heavy) 150 days ago. Something to find. Won a Galway bumper on debut in October but ran way below that level in Listed class after.
10th	6 10th (6) (200/1 -33%) Florance	200 200/1(-33%)	(6) Florance 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. 16/1, tenth of 11 in bumper at Cork (16f, heavy) 34 days ago. Did too much too soon in a Cork bumper last time when tailed-off but can't be fancied.
11th	10 11th (10) (10/1 -54%) Miss Agusta	10 10/1(-54%)	(10) Miss Agusta 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good 7 lengths second of 9 to Tiger Bay Queen in listed bumper (9/1) at Fairyhouse (16.4f, soft) 18 days ago, no match for winner. Not discounted. Maiden but put up solid efforts in two Listed bumpers; doesn't have to improve that much.
12th	5 12th (5) (12/1 -85%) Fancy Girl	12 12/1(-85%)	(5) Fancy Girl 12/1, 8/13, third of 6 in bumper at Naas (15.4f, soft) 45 days ago, needing stiffer test. Remains with potential and can't be ruled out. Was 12l behind Fun Fun Fun in a Grade 2 at Leopardstown and has work to do.
13th	13 13th (13) (40/1 +20%) Miss Gherkin	40 40/1(+20%)	(13) Miss Gherkin 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 4¼ lengths fifth of 10 to The Yellow Clay in listed bumper at Limerick (16.2f, soft, 40/1) 31 days ago. Maiden is capable of winning a standard bumper but has to improve plenty to take this.

LTO Selection:

Based on the summary given, Ready seems to be the favorite to do well as it has won the first two starts in bumpers and had a solid performance at Cheltenham despite finishing fifteenth. 3.5/1 (8) JUNTA MARVEL and 6.5/1 (4) CUTA DES AS also seem to be good contenders with recent wins and potential for improvement. 6.5/1 (10) MISS AGUSTA and 9/1 (2) BOLD REFLECTION are also worth considering based on their solid performances in listed bumpers. The rest of the horses either have to find significant improvement or have too many question marks for a strong prediction.

FUN FUN FUN never got involved in the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham last month but gets the vote back against her own sex here. The Martaline mare had been a very impressive winner of a Grade 2 bumper at the Dublin Racing Festival previously and would be hard to beat on that form. Slightly better going now should help. Willie Mullins saddles five in the race and the selection's stablemate Junta Marvel could be a danger. She made a good impression when scoring on her debut at Limerick last month when the front pair pulled nicely clear. Miss Agusta was no match for the impressive Tiger Bay Queen in a listed contest at Fairyhouse but it was still a solid run and she is entitled to be thereabouts again.

FUN FUN FUN looked highly promising when winning her first two starts and she can be forgiven her run at the Cheltenham Festival, so she's fancied to resume winning ways at the likely expense of stablemate Junta Marvel. who is open to improvement. Cuta Des As, another Willie Mullins-trained entry, is another one to consider.

Fun Fun Fun sets the standard but is opposed with stablemate JUNTA MARVEL who impressed in a Limerick bumper on debut.

19:45 Punchestown NH Flat Race 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:55 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (66/1 -32%) Perfect Symphony	66 66/1(-32%)	(10) Perfect Symphony 66/1, Course winner. Twenty one runs since last win in 2021. Seventh of 8 in handicap (125/1) at this course (6f, AW) 50 days ago. On the downgrade and this year's efforts leave him with a bit to prove.
2	7 2nd (7) (7/1 +36%) Therehegoes	7 7/1(+36%)	(7) Therehegoes 7/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in March. 10/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 15 days ago. Drops back to Class 6 and has B Loughnane booked so respected, despite his wide draw.
3	1 3rd (1) (3/1 +40%) Mews House	3 3/1(+40%)	(1) Mews House 3/1, C&D winner. 18/1, respectable fourth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 33 days ago. Merits consideration. Two sound runs after a break last month; well drawn to attack; needs serious consideration.
4	5 4th (5) (2/1 +73%) Toplight	2 2/1(+73%)	(5) Toplight 2/1, 3 lengths eighth of 12 to Autumn Flight in handicap (18/1) at this course (6f, AW) 26 days ago. Engaged 9.00 Wolverhampton Tuesday. Two Wolverhampton wins this year and also effective over C&D; good draw; runs 9:00 Tuesday.
5th	2 5th (2) (12/1 +0%) I'm Mable	12 12/1(+0%)	(2) I'm Mable 12/1, Sixth of 8 in handicap (12/1) at this C&D (AW) 8 days ago, nearest finish. Much more promise here last week when short of room and poorly positioned; well treated.
6th	3 6th (3) (6.5/1 -117%) Sparked	6.5 6.5/1(-117%)	(3) Sparked 6.5/1, C&D winner. Good second of 8 in handicap at this C&D (AW, 9/1) 8 days ago. Has to be taken seriously. Conditions to suit and she had a near miss off this mark here last week; major player.
7th	4 7th (4) (7.5/1 -25%) Storm Melody	7.5 7.5/1(-25%)	(4) Storm Melody 7.5/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in March. Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap (5/1) at this C&D (AW) 8 days ago. Player. Conditions to suit and ran sound race when 4th over C&D last week (Sparked 2nd); involved.
8th	9 8th (9) (18/1 -157%) Reversion	18 18/1(-157%)	(9) Reversion 18/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. 5/1, good fourth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 15 days ago. Hard to win with; running okay of late but others appeal more for win purposes.
9th	8 9th (8) (14/1 +0%) Tilsworth Ony Ta	14 14/1(+0%)	(8) Tilsworth Ony Ta 14/1, One win from 24 Flat runs. Seventh of 11 in handicap (13/2) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 15 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Good mark on best form and the addition of a visor could pique his interest.

LTO Selection:

It is difficult to make a definitive prediction based on this summary as there are several horses that could potentially do well. However, some horses that stand out as potential contenders are 3/1 (3) SPARKED Conditions, 5/1 (1) MEWS HOUSE, and 6/1 (4) STORM MELODY, all of whom have a recent good form and success over the course and distance.

SPARKED bounced back to form when only beaten a neck into second over C&D last week and she is hard to oppose off the same mark here. Mews House has not been disgraced on either start this year and is an obvious threat to the selection. Storm Melody edges out Reversion and Tilsworth Ony Ta to be the pick of the remainder.

SPARKED stepped up markedly on her reappearance and perhaps would have won with an unimpeded run over C&D last week. She can make amends at the main expense of Mews House and Storm Melody.

Last week's C&D handicap in which SPARKED (nap) finished in front of Storm Melody and I'm Mable may prove the key formline.

19:55 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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