There were 59 Races on Saturday 17th May 2025 across 8 meetings. There was 8 races at Newbury, 7 races at Newmarket, 8 races at Navan, 8 races at Thirsk, 7 races at Bangor, 7 races at Wexford, 7 races at Uttoxeter, 7 races at Doncaster, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (4) (16/1 +0%)Eydon |
16/1(+0%) | (4) Eydon 16/1, Slowly away second beaten 3l in the Winter Derby Trial over 11f at Southwell latest; 2022 Feilden winner; placed at Listed level last term but has become disappointing; probably best watched back from break Has run some good races since returning from long absence, but others have stronger claims. |
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2nd (8) (15/2 -15%)Tabletalk |
15/2(-15%) | (8) Tabletalk 15/2, Improved effort second beaten a short-head in Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise Stakes (Group 3) here latest; ahead of Sunway that day but weak form for grade; 2024 Melrose winner; place claims Short-headed in C&D Group 3 on reappearance; further improvement needed in hotter race. |
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3rd (3) (9/2 +10%)El Cordobes |
9/2(+10%) | (3) El Cordobes 9/2, Ideally suited by trip when winning a handicap at Newmarket by 3 1/4l last time where had plenty in tank; steadily progressive handicapper in Meydan prior; chance but needs more up in grade Won Newmarket handicap in fine style; up in grade today but could be up to the task. |
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4th (1) (9/4 +44%)Al Aasy |
9/4(+44%) | (1) Al Aasy 9/4, Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; race run to suit when landing Gordon Richards Stakes (Group 3) at Sandown over 10f by 1/2l last time; strong traveller; 7 time Group winner took this in 2021; fast ground suits; big player Won Sandown Group 3 three weeks ago and has excellent record here; very solid claims. |
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5th (7) (9/2 -13%)Sunway |
9/2(-13%) | (7) Sunway 9/2, Probably needed race 2l third in Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise Stakes (Group 3) here most recent run where found little having threatened; runner up in Irish Derby last year; threat on best form but could do with some rain 2nd in Irish Derby and 3rd in St Leger; could improve for last month's reappearance here. |
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6th (5) (9/4 +10%)King's Gambit |
9/4(+10%) | (5) King's Gambit 9/4, Fourth beaten 4 1/4l in H H The Amir Trophy (Group 3) at Al Uqda latest; that form boosted in Huxley; has been gelded over winter; took London Gold Cup on this card last year before placing in strong Hampton Court; blinkers first time; off a short-break; leading contender Strong Group-race form last summer; gelded since last seen; could still have more to offer. |
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7th (6) (150/1 -20%)Raja Raja |
150/1(-20%) | (6) Raja Raja 150/1, Well backed when winning a handicap at Southwell by 4 1/4l last time; steadily progressive handicapper; turf form has come on softer surfaces; usually held up; all to do up in grade back from break Comfortable win on AW debut in December but off a mark of just 73; up against it today. |

Courage Mon Ami returns from 21 months off, but he is already a Group 1 winner after taking the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot in 2023. He cannot be easily dismissed, although the drop in trip may not be in his favour. AL AASY got up late to land the Gordon Richards over 1m2f at Sandown on his return and the eight-year-old, who won this in 2021, has every chance again, despite his advancing years. King's Gambit is another to consider if the first-time blinkers bring about any improvement.

Four-time course winner AL AASY arrives on the back of a Group 3 win at Sandown and is taken to defy a 3lb penalty.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2) (16/1 -167%)Dark Tornado |
16/1(-167%) | (2) Dark Tornado 16/1, Bit in hand won a maiden at Leicester by a length last time to open account; conditions suit; on stiff looking opening mark for handicap debut based on balance of form but in the mix Lightly raced 4yo who won recent Leicester maiden; needs bigger performance off lofty mark. |
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2nd (3) (4/1 +64%)Sterling Knight |
4/1(+64%) | (3) Sterling Knight 4/1, Bit below par beaten 3l off 88 over 8f here last time; down in trip, may help; significant jockey booking; as effective on turf as AW; in the mix Looked a big threat 1f out over 1m here a fortnight ago; respected back down in trip. |
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3rd (7) (13/2 +46%)Harvard Sound |
13/2(+46%) | (7) Harvard Sound 13/2, Below par beaten 6l in a handicap at Southwell last time; struggled in all three handicap runs; cheekpieces first time; conditions suit; returning from a break; bit to prove No impact in AW handicaps the last twice but 2-2 on turf and has first-time cheekpieces. |
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4th (9) (11/2 +21%)Leadman |
11/2(+21%) | (9) Leadman 11/2, Did not get a clear run beaten 2 1/2l off 83 at Newcastle last time back from a layoff; conditions suit; admirably consistent; can build on comeback run, serious danger Second on recent stable/seasonal debut and every chance he'll again be thereabouts. |
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5th (4) (7/2 +13%)Waleefy |
7/2(+13%) | (4) Waleefy 7/2, Probably needed race beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap over 6f at Goodwood last time; in good form prior; conditions suit well; trainer in form; better expected back at 7f, major player Disappointing favourite at Goodwood on reappearance but retains potential for top yard. |
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6th (8) (4/1 +60%)Madame De Sevigne |
4/1(+60%) | (8) Madame De Sevigne 4/1, Did not get a clear run down the field in a handicap at Doncaster most recent back from a layoff; in good form prior; conditions suit well; can leave season bow run well behind, player Well beaten on reappearance but may have needed it; this C&D winner is not written off. |
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7th (1) (14/1 -56%)Persuasion |
14/1(-56%) | (1) Persuasion 14/1, Scored by 3/4l off 87 at Musselburgh penultimate start; eigth beaten 6 1/4l off 91 last time; conditions suit; very hit or miss, chance if giving best Won at Musselburgh last month; couldn't get into it at Chester last week but not ruled out. |
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8th (5) (8/1 +0%)Vicario |
8/1(+0%) | (5) Vicario 8/1, Landed a handicap by 2l off 83 over 6f at Haydock three starts back; well beaten last twice upped to Listed level; return to 7f fine; better expected back in handicap company, player Reappears with her yard going well and could get back on track with a good performance. |

WALEEFY has an outing over 6f under his belt but his best form last season came over this distance, including a narrow defeat in a tougher handicap at Newbury in August, and he can atone for that recent Goodwood loss. There looks to be more to come from Leicester maiden winner Dark Tornado, while Leadman can build on a pleasing Newcastle second, which came on his first appearance for the David O'Meara team.

Having shown progressive form in handicaps last season, WALEEFY remains of interest despite his disappointing reappearance at Goodwood.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (9) (18/5 +40%)Symbol Of Honour |
18/5(+40%) | (9) Symbol Of Honour 18/5, Below par beaten 7 1/4l in King Charles II Stakes (Listed) over 7f at Newmarket last time where failed to stay; progressive in Dubai prior; has experience edge; down in trip; not beaten far in Coventry last year; contender 7f against him last time and 6f record is 3-4; doesn't have much to find on the figures. |
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2nd (5) (1/1 +43%)Ides Of March |
1/1(+43%) | (5) Ides Of March 1/1, Slowly away second beaten 1/2l in Committed Stakes (Listed) at Navan latest behind top class stablemate; trainer in form; Round Tower winner at 2; fast ground suits; the one to beat Form pick; second to stablemate at Navan on reappearance; should again play leading role. |
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3rd (11) (10/1 -67%)Sayidah Dariyan |
10/1(-67%) | (11) Sayidah Dariyan 10/1, Well backed when winning a 3yo race at Chelmsford by 1 1/4l last time; had multiple Group winner in behind that day; 2-4 in short career; danger if proving as effective back on turf Ready winner of valuable conditions event at Chelmsford; commands major respect. |
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4th (2) (12/1 +0%)Berkshire Whisper |
12/1(+0%) | (2) Berkshire Whisper 12/1, Well backed when winning a handicap at Newcastle by 1 1/4l last time on AW Finals Day; steadily progressive; form working out ok; bit to find up in grade on turf debut 3-4 on AW, latest a valuable Newcastle handicap; a danger to all if handling this surface. |
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5th (10) (16/1 -33%)Hold A Dream |
16/1(-33%) | (10) Hold A Dream 16/1, Raced freely second beaten a neck in Chelmer Fillies' Stakes (Listed) at Chelmsford latest; that form franked at Listed level at York this week; top jockey retained; more to come but bit to find Upwardly mobile type; beaten neck on return and unlikely to have reached ceiling just yet. |
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6th (3) (33/1 -106%)Caburn |
33/1(-106%) | (3) Caburn 33/1, Appeared not to stay beaten 7l in a 2yo race over 7f at Doncaster last time; in good form prior; not disgraced in Gimcrack at 2; Super Sprint winner here; down in trip; more needed in this grade Super Sprint scorer as 2yo; will need a personal best by some way to make winning return. |
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7th (6) (18/1 -13%)Noble Champion |
18/1(-13%) | (6) Noble Champion 18/1, Appeared not to stay 4 1/2l third in a 3yo race over 8f at Goodwood most recent run; held in Greenham here prior; top course jockey; back in trip; best form has come on AW; bit to find Seemed not to stay 1m last time; improvement needed but this drop in trip may well suit. |
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8th (1) (33/1 -65%)Andesite |
33/1(-65%) | (1) Andesite 33/1, Yard won this last year; raced freely fourth beaten 5l in a 3yo race at Chelmsford latest where poorly placed in race dominated from front; unexposed but lot to find up in grade No improvement since 2yo York success and big step forward required to win this. |
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9th (4) (8/1 +27%)Defence Minister |
8/1(+27%) | (4) Defence Minister 8/1, Well backed beaten 9l in Middle Park Stakes (Group 1) at Newmarket last time but found ground too soft; 2-2 at 2 prior; novice form franked; outside chance up in grade back from break Failed to get home in soft-ground Middle Park but 2-2 previously; remains unexposed. |
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10th (7) (100/1 -100%)Righthere Rightnow |
100/1(-100%) | (7) Righthere Rightnow 100/1, Raced freely beaten 9 1/4l in a 3yo race over 7f at Newmarket last time; similar story in Champagne Stakes on previous run; back in trip; form of debut win nothing special; hard to recommend Twice last since impressive debut win; still early days but he now has something to prove. |

Symbol Of Honour found the seventh furlong beyond him at Newmarket, but he is three from four over this trip and is not easily overlooked. Ides Of March was second to the classy Whistlejacket at Navan and he could be the biggest danger to DEFENCE MINISTER. The Too Darn Hot colt lost his unbeaten record when pulling too hard in the Middle Park on soft ground last autumn but he can get back to winning ways if he settles, with the quicker surface a bonus.

The one to beat is Aidan O'Brien's IDES OF MARCH who showed he'd trained on well when second to a smart stablemate at Navan.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments | |
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1st (2) (7/1 +18%)Gstaad |
7/1(+18%) | (2) Gstaad 7/1, 22 Mar; 450,000gns Starspangledbanner colt; half-brother to the very smart Vandeek (6f G1 winner) and a couple of other winners Mine's A Double (5f) and Becker (5f); dam a maiden half-sister to 5-6f winner Caustic Wit and the useful Sirocco Breeze (7f winner); lots to like on paper Cost 450,000gns; half-brother to five winners inc' Vandeek; respected on debut. |
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2nd (11) (2/5 +25%)True Love |
2/5(+25%) | (11) True Love 2/5, Showed plenty of promise when second in a Listed race on debut; is full-sister to Truly Enchanting (6f G2 winner) and half-sister to Lily Pond (9f G2 winner); should be plenty more to come and looks the one to beat Second in 5f Listed contest at the Curragh on debut; bred to get further; the one to beat. |
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3rd (8) (10/1 -43%)Havana Anna |
10/1(-43%) | (8) Havana Anna 10/1, 30 Jan; 65,000 euros Havana Grey filly; half-sister to handy Muscika (6f winner), Monseiur Beaulieu (5-7f winner) and a couple of other winners; dam an average 8.5f winner and a half-sister to the very useful Moyenne Corniche (8/14f winner and second Listed) and a few more winners Havana Grey filly fetched 65,000euros as a yearling; stable can ready one; shortlisted. |
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4th (10) (22/1 -57%)Padel Addict |
22/1(-57%) | (10) Padel Addict 22/1, 8 Mar; 11,000 euros Ten Sovereigns filly; half-sister to 10f winner Karalara and 1m winner Karishma; dam a 7/12f winner (including Listed) Half-sister to several winners at trips ranging from 1m-15.5f; might find this trip sharp. |
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5th (5) (15/2 +46%)Venetian Star |
15/2(+46%) | (5) Venetian Star 15/2, Didn't show much on debut; dam was a maiden winner over 5f Ran green when 7th at the Curragh on debut; Ben Coen prefers to stablemate Namiid. |
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6th (3) (18/1 +28%)Invincible Will |
18/1(+28%) | (3) Invincible Will 18/1, 12 Feb; 16,000 euros Invincible Army colt; half-brother to G3 third and 6f maiden winner Coralillo; market can guide Half-brother to Group-placed Coralillo; yard's sole 2yo runner this year won. |
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7th (1) (80/1 -220%)Dialin For Dollars |
80/1(-220%) | (1) Dialin For Dollars 80/1, Should improve for his debut a week ago; ran well enough without looking special Remote third behind Ballydoyle-trained hotpot on debut at Naas (6f) a week ago. |
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8th (4) (80/1 -60%)Namiid |
80/1(-60%) | (4) Namiid 80/1, 11 Mar; 80,000 euros Acclamation colt; half-brother to the very handy Family One (G2/3 4.5-5.5f winner), Englemere (5f winner) and Modern Family (5.5f winner, second in Listed); dam won over 5/7f and related to the very useful Flanders (5f Listed winner) Acclamation colt fetched 80,000euros as yearling; stable second string on jockey bookings. |
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9th (6) (20/1 -100%)Wind Spirit |
20/1(-100%) | (6) Wind Spirit 20/1, 27 Apr; 50,000gns Kingman colt; half-brother to four winners, Air Force Jet (5f winner and second in Listed), Lady Clementine (8-9f winner), Hellfire Boy (6f winner) and Moonstrike (6.5f winner); dam was handy (5f Listed winner and G3 second) Son of Kingman cost 50,000gns as a yearling; dam 5f winner; stable's 2yos always respected. |
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10th (9) (100/1 -52%)Heart And A Half |
100/1(-52%) | (9) Heart And A Half 100/1, Some way behind on debut; needs to leave that behind her; is a full sister to Mission To Moon (7f winner) and a half-sister to a few more handy winners; capable of better, but likely to find a few too good Weak in the betting when tailed off at the Curragh (6f) 12 days ago; hard to recommend. |

Having been considered smart enough to make her debut in a Listed race earlier this month, TRUE LOVE should take full advantage of this first run in maiden company. The Aidan O'Brien-trained filly made a hugely encouraging start to her career, always prominent before keeping on to finish second to a highly-regarded juvenile. A reproduction of that effort would almost certainly be good enough to see the daughter of No Nay Never register a first success. Venetian Star should be all the better for his introduction at the Curragh. Johnny Murtagh's two-year-olds have tended to improve for an initial outing. Jockey bookings would suggest that Padel Addict is the pick of her stable's two representatives here.

Joseph O'Brien's WIND SPIRIT is the pick. The son of Kingman is bred to be speedy and it would be no surprise if he got the job done
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (7) (22/1 -144%)Revival Power |
22/1(-144%) | (7) Revival Power 22/1, 125,000 euros Bungle Inthejungle filly; full-sister to Winter Power, top-class at 5f; dam useful at 6f at 2yo; expensive purchase ticks all the right boxes on debut for powerful connections Sister to the same connections' Nunthorpe hero Winter Power and has to be respected. |
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2nd (1) (40/1 +0%)Cotai Belle |
40/1(+0%) | (1) Cotai Belle 40/1, Never a threat when beaten 7l over 5f at Leicester on debut; needs to find more here but that was a 16k Class 2 maiden so the filly must have been showing positive signs on the gallops Always outpaced when eleventh of 15 at Leicester on debut; much more needed. |
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3rd (3) (2/1 +67%)Dazzling Haze |
2/1(+67%) | (3) Dazzling Haze 2/1, £130,000 A'Ali filly, 24 Feb; half-sister to Clarendon House, high-class at 5f; dam fair at 6f at 2yo; speedily bred filly for in-form yard who can produce first-time-out winners Bred to be sharp and represents a yard with a fine record with juveniles; shortlisted. |
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4th (9) (66/1 -65%)With Glory |
66/1(-65%) | (9) With Glory 66/1, £40,000 Cotai Glory filly, 10 Mar; half-sister to Mekhled, fair at 6f; dam fair at 5f at 2yo; speedily bred but others have stronger claims on debut; market best guide £40,000 yearling by Cotai Glory; other newcomers appeal more on paper. |
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5th (4) (17/2 +23%)Desert Jungle |
17/2(+23%) | (4) Desert Jungle 17/2, 21 Mar; 90,000 euros Bungle Inthejungle filly; half-sister to Devonshire, high-class from 8f to 9f; dam fair at 5f at 2yo; full-brother won on debut; could contend Has the right sort of pedigree and her stable is already off the mark with its 2yos. |
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6th (2) (14/1 -17%)Dance Hello |
14/1(-17%) | (2) Dance Hello 14/1, 27,000 euros Hello Youmzain filly, 11 Feb; speedily bred representing a top trainer whose yard boast a strike-rate of 56% with their 2yos this season; interesting debutant Half-sister to French Listed-placed 5f 2yo winner; her leading stable runs two. |
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7th (8) (10/1 +38%)Sand Lily |
10/1(+38%) | (8) Sand Lily 10/1, 6l fourth in a 5f novice at Beverley first-time out; showed good speed on debut before weakening late; may contend with that race under her belt Faded after leading when fourth at Beverley; probably the pick of the pair to have run. |
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8th (6) (10/11 -25%)Lam Yai |
10/11(-25%) | (6) Lam Yai 10/11, 135,000 euros Lucky Vega filly, 25 Mar; half-sister to One For Bobby, high-class at 10f; dam high-class at 8f; yard boast a strike-rate of 56% with their 2yos this season and looks the pick of their two runners Has a useful pedigree and one of two runners for Karl Burke whose juveniles are flying. |

With very little form to work with, it may pay to side with DAZZLING HAZE, a 130,000-pound yearling who travels up from the Newmarket yard of the Crisfords. The Karl Burke two-year-olds have an excellent strike-rate so far this year, making Lucky Vega filly Lam Yai and Dance Hello, a daughter of Hello Youmzain, ones to keep on side. Beverley fourth Sand Lily looks best of the two with racecourse experience.

Preference for DAZZLING HAZE is only marginal but she has a speedy pedigree and represents a stable that does well with its juveniles.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (8) (10/3 +39%)Arabian Leopard |
10/3(+39%) | (8) Arabian Leopard 10/3, Ran to form beaten 1 1/2l off 75 at Yarmouth last time on handicap debut off a break; conditions suit; consistent; should be bit better to come, player Promising fourth on handicap debut at Yarmouth and has claims if she can build on that. |
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2nd (2) (9/4 +18%)Fondo Blanco |
9/4(+18%) | (2) Fondo Blanco 9/4, Ran to form second beaten a short-head in a novice over 6f at Doncaster latest; steadily progressive; up in trip, should suit; on workable opening mark, big player Progressive form in his three runs and he looks interesting upped to 7f on handicap debut. |
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3rd (5) (16/1 +0%)Spirit Of Leros |
16/1(+0%) | (5) Spirit Of Leros 16/1, Below par fourth beaten 6l in a handicap at Beverley latest back in Uk after couple of poor runs in Meydan; looks better at 6f; bit to prove Only 1lb higher than for last success but he has a mixed record and others are preferred. |
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4th (9) (14/1 +0%)Saxonia |
14/1(+0%) | (9) Saxonia 14/1, Below par beaten 2l off 72 over 8f at Kempton last time; effective at 7f; handles decent ground, possibly prefer bit of cut; needs more than latest but capable of being in the mix In good form since a gelding operation but he needs to find more back on turf. |
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5th (1) (4/1 +43%)We Dare To Dream |
4/1(+43%) | (1) We Dare To Dream 4/1, Well backed when landing a handicap by a neck off 82 at Beverley last time showing some improvement; conditions suit; bit more to come, serious player Pulled clear with runner-up when scoring at Beverley 12 days ago; respected up 6lb. |
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6th (3) (10/1 -67%)Original Outlaw |
10/1(-67%) | (3) Original Outlaw 10/1, Below par down the field in a nursery at York most recent in August; in good form prior; trainer in form; conditions suit; may need the run but in the mix if wound up Flopped in final 2yo run but he still has potential and needs checking in market on return. |
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7th (4) (5/1 -43%)Art Market |
5/1(-43%) | (4) Art Market 5/1, Landed a handicap by 1 1/4l off 79 over CD last time taking another step forward off a break; conditions suit well; major player Made it 3-9 on turf when scoring over C&D last month; up 5lb but he's in the mix again. |
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8th (6) (33/1 -18%)Griselda |
33/1(-18%) | (6) Griselda 33/1, Probably needed race beaten 8l in a handicap over 6f at Wolverhampton last time back from a layoff; cheekpieces first time; 7f a concern; bit to prove Well below form in last two runs and still has stamina to prove at this trip; headgear on. |

The tough and consistent We Dare To Dream has been raised 6lb for winning at Beverley, though still enters calculations. Art Market is another recent winner to consider having proved much the best when scoring here last month, but the unexposed FONDO BLANCO may edge it. Roger Varian's inmate was doing his best work at the finish when going close over 6f at Doncaster on his reappearance. This extra yardage should help now sent handicapping and he gets the vote.

Roger Varian's unexposed colt FONDO BLANCO looks on a fair opening mark and he gets the vote ahead of We Dare To Dream.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1) (7/4 +30%)Stream Of Stars |
7/4(+30%) | (1) Stream Of Stars 7/4, Ran to form beaten 3 1/4l off 122 over 2m at Ffos Las last time; generally consistent; well treated on autumn form; trainer in form; threat Ended last season with very respectable second at Ffos Las and remains on a good mark. |
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2nd (6) (7/1 -75%)Lipa K |
7/1(-75%) | (6) Lipa K 7/1, Probably needed race comfortably held in a handicap hurdle over 2m at Ayr last time; inconsistent; well treated on chase form; goes well here; chance if ground not too fast Dual course winner over fences; ran okay in competitive hurdle last month; a possible. |
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3rd (3) (12/1 -85%)Fromheretoeternity |
12/1(-85%) | (3) Fromheretoeternity 12/1, Raced freely fourth beaten 9 1/4l in a handicap hurdle at Newcastle latest; in good form prior; returning from a break; fairly treated on Listed form; not dismissed in open race Made excellent progress towards end of 2024; needs to kick on again after his break. |
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4th (5) (13/8 +51%)Got Grey |
13/8(+51%) | (5) Got Grey 13/8, Appeared not to stay beaten 9l in a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Sandown last time where failed to stay; previous run boosted in Swinton; usually held up; down in trip; C&D winner; should go close Ran well in two competitive handicaps last month (2m/2m4f) and has a good chance here. |
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5th (2) (17/2 -21%)Castel Gandolfo |
17/2(-21%) | (2) Castel Gandolfo 17/2, Probably needed race beaten 9l in a handicap hurdle at Cheltenham last time; unsuited by way race developed that day; just 1lb above last winning mark; top jockey back on board; contender Has modest strike-rate in recent years but landed a good prize last summer. |
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|F| (4) (8/1 -14%)Hidalgo De L'isle |
8/1(-14%) | (4) Hidalgo De L'isle 8/1, Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; below par comfortably held in a handicap hurdle over 2m at Kempton last time; goes well here; good mark on chase form; others arrive in better form Out of form at end of last season and needs a significant boost from the new cheekpieces. |

Donald McCain has won this twice in recent years, with Hidalgo De L'isle successful in 2023 and back for more off the same mark, and in first-time cheekpieces. He can go well, but preference is for top-weight STREAM OF STARS. Second at Ffos Las last month and the winner of four races over hurdles, he looks the one to beat for the Twiston-Davies team. Fromheretoeternity is another to consider, with the better ground a bonus.

This can go to GOT GREY (nap), who ran well in two competitive handicaps last month and ought to benefit from this drop back in trip.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3) (11/4 +58%)Saddadd |
11/4(+58%) | (3) Saddadd 11/4, Ran to form second beaten 3 1/2l in a novice here latest behind classy looking winner; fair mark on previous AW form; form of debut win franked emphatically in Dubai; in the mix Solid start to career; ran well in useful novice event over C&D most recently. |
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2nd (10) (14/1 -17%)Lightening Mann |
14/1(-17%) | (10) Lightening Mann 14/1, Landed a handicap by a neck off 77 at Newmarket last time; third won hot handicap at York this week; consistent; has experience edge; not out of it up in grade Record this year is 1231; upped further in grade but he's steadily progressive. |
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3rd (5) (22/1 -57%)Quai De Bethune |
22/1(-57%) | (5) Quai De Bethune 22/1, Raced freely beaten 6 1/4l in a 3yo race over 8f at Chelmsford last time having blown the start; usually consistent; top jockey back on board; up in trip; bit to find with Saddadd on previous meeting Ties in with Saddadd but that rival has less to prove in this scenario. |
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4th (4) (9/1 +0%)Ernst Blofeld |
9/1(+0%) | (4) Ernst Blofeld 9/1, Raced freely 6 1/4l third in Newmarket Stakes (Listed) at Newmarket most recent run; form of debut placed effort franked; more to come now handicapping and could reverse form with re-opposing stablemate on better terms Ties in with stablemate Nebras on latest effort; should still improve further. |
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5th (9) (10/3 +63%)Asmen Warrior |
10/3(+63%) | (9) Asmen Warrior 10/3, Ran to form second beaten 3/4l in a maiden at Leicester latest suited by positive ride; steadily progressive; form of previous runner up effort boosted in Chester Vase; each way claims on handicap debut Runner-up in both outings this season; turn looks near; handicap debut. |
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6th (7) (7/1 -8%)Wave Rider |
7/1(-8%) | (7) Wave Rider 7/1, Yard won this last year; weak in the market second beaten a short-head in a novice over 7f at Wolverhampton latest where given bit much to do behind all the way winner; should progress now handicapping up in trip but opening mark no gimme Moving in the right direction; Charlton yard has a good record in this race. |
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7th (8) (12/1 +0%)Circus Of Rome |
12/1(+0%) | (8) Circus Of Rome 12/1, Appeared not to stay beaten 5l in a handicap at Sandown last time though did have troubled passage; not proven trip; form of AW novice win had knocks; easy to look elsewhere Ran respectably last time but needs improvement to land this prize. |
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8th (2) (10/3 +0%)Genealogy |
10/3(+0%) | (2) Genealogy 10/3, Beaten 7l in Autumn Stakes (Group 3) over 8f at Newmarket last time; in good form prior; form of maiden win franked recently; trainer in form; up in trip; should go well on handicap debut for top connections Ballydoyle colt whose final 2yo effort has been advertised by the winner since. |
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9th (6) (40/1 -21%)Law Of Design |
40/1(-21%) | (6) Law Of Design 40/1, Probably needed race well beaten in Feilden Stakes (Listed) over 9f at Newmarket latest though too bad to be true that day; usually consistent; form of novice win franked; up in trip; bit to find Has failed to beat a rival in two races since novice win; opposed. |

The Charltons have won four of the last nine renewals of this race, suggesting Wave Rider could go well on his handicap debut, with a first-time hood an interesting addition. GENEALOGY still holds Group 1 entries and with the form of his sixth to Delacroix at Newmarket boosted by the winner scoring twice since to become a leading Derby contender, he is hard to oppose off a mark of 96 for Aidan O'Brien and Ryan Moore, who can do little wrong at present. Ernst Blofeld and Lightening Mann are others to at least consider.

This major 3yo handicap looks a particularly suitable next step for SADDADD, who is first choice ahead of Wave Rider.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments | |
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1st (1) (14/1 -17%)Devil's Angel |
14/1(-17%) | (1) Devil's Angel 14/1, Has gone backwards in six starts this year; needs to bounce back; down 3lbs Eight-time winner who has done a lot of racing since last win in 2022; others preferred. |
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2nd (6) (11/2 +0%)My Girl Sioux |
11/2(+0%) | (6) My Girl Sioux 11/2, Has been consistent this year without winning; ran well despite being a little short of room last time; up 4lbs, but has a shout Poor strike-rate; rattled home well when beaten 0.5l at Naas last week; in the mix again. |
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3rd (5) (8/1 -23%)Zaragoza |
8/1(-23%) | (5) Zaragoza 8/1, Won in June last year off 58; below par last time; needs a little more Needed the run over an inadequate 5f on return at Naas last week; can improve. |
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4th (10) (10/1 -11%)Stanhope |
10/1(-11%) | (10) Stanhope 10/1, All wins have come here (5-6f), including this race last year; has won off this mark; entitled to come on for last run; on the list Is 4lb higher than last year's win but second over C&D on return with some of these behind. |
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5th (12) (10/1 -18%)Annie Lavinia |
10/1(-18%) | (12) Annie Lavinia 10/1, A maiden after 8 runs; third start on turf; not disgraced last time when fifth in a handicap; down 2lbs and is in the mix Wasn't disgraced behind some good types on sole turf start here (5f) last August; chance. |
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6th (14) (80/1 -21%)Micasso |
80/1(-21%) | (14) Micasso 80/1, Well-beaten at long odds in four maidens; needs more on handicap debut Better run in Dundalk maiden latest; market will reveal expectations on handicap debut. |
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7th (13) (50/1 +24%)Breath Of You |
50/1(+24%) | (13) Breath Of You 50/1, Hasn't shown much in two handicap starts this year for new trainer; work to do Down the field in two handicaps for current yard; cheekpieces now reached for down in trip. |
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8th (16) (6/1 +14%)Hezahunk |
6/1(+14%) | (16) Hezahunk 6/1, Won on the AW in April and has been consistent in two starts since; did best of those up with the pace last time when returned to turf; lightly raced on turf and has a chance Big run from tough draw at Sligo when beaten 0.75l in third; big chance with a repeat. |
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9th (7) (11/2 -38%)Lismacbryan Hill |
11/2(-38%) | (7) Lismacbryan Hill 11/2, Ran creditably to get third last time; up 1lb; looks to have a decent chance Excellent third of 27 at the Curragh (6f) on latest; this stiffer track might not suit. |
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10th (15) (20/1 +9%)Whatswrongnow |
20/1(+9%) | (15) Whatswrongnow 20/1, Seemingly has a bit to find; not totally disgraced last time; down 3lbs Wasn't disgraced at Sligo (6f) on latest, beaten 4.5l when caught wide from a high draw. |
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11th (19) (18/1 +10%)American In Paris |
18/1(+10%) | (19) American In Paris 18/1, Mark has come down for two below par efforts in December; might need this 1-13 on the AW and 2-21 on turf; well handicapped on pick of turf form & can go well fresh. |
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12th (17) (33/1 -50%)Finito Bonito |
33/1(-50%) | (17) Finito Bonito 33/1, Generally out of form last year; well-beaten on return; others have stronger claims 12-race maiden was never a factor at Gowran on return; others appeal more. |
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13th (4) (11/1 -29%)Yaxchilan |
11/1(-29%) | (4) Yaxchilan 11/1, Not shown a whole lot in two handicaps this year; down 2lbs Drop in trip should suit but he may need more respite from the handicapper. |
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14th (8) (18/1 -80%)Hasiyna |
18/1(-80%) | (8) Hasiyna 18/1, Yard won this last year; turf maiden; last won on AW in January off 49; mark has been coming down; capable of being involved Best runs came on softer ground that this; stable holds better claims with Stanhope. |
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15th (3) (11/1 -22%)She's Smart |
11/1(-22%) | (3) She's Smart 11/1, Not won since May last year; ran well when second three starts ago (soft) off 59, but struggled in two runs since; could have done with clearer run last time; needs to bounce back 2nd here over 5f (soft) last month; backwards step in two starts since but not ruled out. |
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16th (2) (40/1 +20%)Platino Bianco |
40/1(+20%) | (2) Platino Bianco 40/1, Out of form in two starts this year; needs more 15-race maiden barely beat a rival on return & always in rear when down the field at Naas. |
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17th (9) (16/1 +52%)Little Mi Mi |
16/1(+52%) | (9) Little Mi Mi 16/1, A bit short of room on return; poor last time and needs improvement Second here last year; Sligo run can be forgiven as she got caught wide; each-way chance. |
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18th (18) (10/1 -11%)James The Second |
10/1(-11%) | (18) James The Second 10/1, Awkward start last time, but ran creditably; best effort on penultimate start on heavy ground; back down in trip; has a small chance Fine runs at Gowran of late over further but ground a slight concern as is drop in trip. |
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19th (11) (80/1 -21%)Times In Oz |
80/1(-21%) | (11) Times In Oz 80/1, Slowly away last time; not very consistent; out of form this year; has a fair bit to find; drawn on wing of large field Slowly away at Sligo on latest (6f), plugging on late to finish eighth of 14; more needed. |

Runner-up over C&D last month, STANHOPE can go one better. A four-time winner here, the veteran clearly has a particular affinity for Navan and with high numbers usually favoured on the sprint track, he looks nicely berthed in stall 17. Keithen Kennedy is one of the more experienced jockeys in the field, while good ground should pose no issues to the son of Equiano. Little Mi Mi, who caught the eye staying on after an interrupted passage in that aforementioned race, has to be considered. Although well beaten at Sligo subsequently, the four-year-old is better on a straight track. Recent Curragh third Lismacbryan Hill also has good form that ties in with these.

The tentative vote goes to HEZAHUNK, who went down narrowly at Sligo from a tough draw on latest and might be able to dictate things
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (8) (15/2 -15%)Kodiac Thriller |
15/2(-15%) | (8) Kodiac Thriller 15/2, Made too much use of when a 5l third over 6f at Pontefract on seasonal return; sole win over 7f and tries 5f for the first time on 15th start Shaped nicely on stable debut last month (6f, good); drop in trip may help; interesting. |
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2nd (7) (11/2 +45%)Equity Law |
11/2(+45%) | (7) Equity Law 11/2, Below par beaten 2 1/2l off 76 here last time, but just hinted at a return to form there and has a chance for top course trainer off this career-low mark if recapturing last season's form Two encouraging runs for this yard; handicapped to win soon. |
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3rd (1) (12/1 +14%)Squealer |
12/1(+14%) | (1) Squealer 12/1, Returns to the UK after a fruitless spell in Bahrain; comes here off a short break; has possibilities off a falling mark on last season's form but others make more appeal Not at best in Bahrain this winter; returns to Britain off a dangerous mark as a result. |
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4th (3) (11/2 +31%)Master Of My Fate |
11/2(+31%) | (3) Master Of My Fate 11/2, Kept on late off 84 here last time out off a break; four of five wins have come on the AW but won on good to firm on debut; in the mix Fine AW campaign, winning four times; needs to leave latest C&D sixth behind him. |
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5th (6) (15/2 +6%)Emeralds Pride |
15/2(+6%) | (6) Emeralds Pride 15/2, Probably needed race when beaten 2l off 76 at Beverley on seasonal return; this Beverley specialist has won at the track, acts on the ground and is in the mix Good run from a wide stall at Beverley 12 days ago but has work to do with Frank The Spark. |
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6th (5) (11/4 +39%)Alligator Alley |
11/4(+39%) | (5) Alligator Alley 11/4, Below par when beaten 3 1/2l off 77 here last time; a C&D winner for his previous yard, the gelding drops in class and is a threat running off 1lb below his last winning mark Two C&D wins to his name; promise on AW on penultimate start and excuses latest; chance. |
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7th (9) (4/1 -45%)Frank The Spark |
4/1(-45%) | (9) Frank The Spark 4/1, Yard won this last year; ran to form beaten 1/2l off 72 at Beverley last time; consistent sprinter, acts on the ground and handled the step up in grade on that last run; contender Running well in defeat this year; still feasibly treated; yard won 4 of last 7 runnings. |
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8th (4) (33/1 -175%)Pop Star |
33/1(-175%) | (4) Pop Star 33/1, Probably needed the race when beaten 8l at Bath on seasonal return; posted a career-best on soft ground on final start last season but looks vulnerable off this 10lb higher mark Did well last year but looks high in the weights and may need more of a test than this. |
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9th (2) (18/1 -50%)Brazen Bolt |
18/1(-50%) | (2) Brazen Bolt 18/1, Well below form in a curtailed campaign last season, post-race scope revealed gelding had bled on last start; returns from a long layoff; makes first start for new yard; others preferred Lost the plot last summer but starts out for new yard off lowly mark as a consequence. |

FRANK THE SPARK sits at the bottom of the weights, despite a good second at Beverley earlier in the month off 1lb lower. As this seems to be a race trainer Paul Midgley likes to target (four wins in the last seven renewals), he could be the one. Alligator Alley has won two of his three starts at Thirsk but arrives after eight consecutive losses, and Kodiac Thriller could be the bigger danger assuming he improves for a Pontefract third on his first start for Mark Walford.

Plenty of interest here but Paul Midgley's record in the race tips the scales in favour of the progressive FRANK THE SPARK (nap).
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (7) (11/1 -69%)Royal Velvet |
11/1(-69%) | (7) Royal Velvet 11/1, Ran to form beaten 2l off 77 at Yarmouth last time back form a layoff; conditions suit; can build on comeback run, serious player Reappeared with creditable fourth at Yarmouth; likes it there but she's not ruled out. |
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2nd (1) (11/4 +50%)Mythical Guest |
11/4(+50%) | (1) Mythical Guest 11/4, Ran to form beaten 3 1/2l off 84 at Ascot last time; has gone well here (winner over 1m2f); conditions suit; big player eased slightly in grade Both wins over 1m2f (one here) but in good form at 1m this spring and could be in the mix. |
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3rd (3) (1/1 +50%)Classic Encounter |
1/1(+50%) | (3) Classic Encounter 1/1, Raced freely when scored by a length off 77 at Redcar penultimate start; second beaten 2l off 81 last time over CD; conditions suit well; major player Lightly raced 4yo for whom things have clicked again this season; strong contender. |
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4th (6) (20/1 -67%)Redhot Whisper |
20/1(-67%) | (6) Redhot Whisper 20/1, Well below par beaten 6l in a maiden at Southwell last time; off a short-break; possibly bit better on turf, prefers cut; bit to prove Well handicapped on peak form but below par this year and now 0-11; others more compelling. |
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5th (2) (16/1 -78%)Helm Rock |
16/1(-78%) | (2) Helm Rock 16/1, Beaten 4l in a handicap at Lingfield last time; 6th of 21 in Spring Mile at Doncaster prior; usually consistent; in the mix but must bounce back Without a win on grass since 2022 but ran well in the Spring Mile and not ruled out e-w. |
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6th (4) (7/1 -8%)Good Morning Alex |
7/1(-8%) | (4) Good Morning Alex 7/1, Game when landing a handicap by a nose off 79 at Ripon last time; conditions suit; in the mix Dead-heated for first at Ripon last time; this prominent-racer can make another bold bid. |

CLASSIC ENCOUNTER made a winning reappearance at Redcar before finding only one too good over course and distance. He drops down a grade and George Boughey's charge can launch another serious challenge off his current mark. Mythical Guest could also prove competitive at this level arriving on the back of a creditable second at Ascot, while Royal Velvet could be on the premises too.

The lightly raced 4yo CLASSIC ENCOUNTER (nap) has been in fine form this spring and he is selected ahead of Where's Freddy.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3) (3/1 -9%)Soldier In Mayo |
3/1(-9%) | (3) Soldier In Mayo 3/1, Yard has won 2 of last 9 runnings of race; raced freely 12l third in a maiden hurdle at Sedgefield most recent run; consistent in maidens; point winner; threat on handicap debut Placed in 2m4f maiden last month and should have further improvement to come in handicaps. |
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2nd (6) (11/2 +15%)Kenmya |
11/2(+15%) | (6) Kenmya 11/2, Probably needed race comfortably held in a handicap hurdle over 2m at Fakenham last time where failed to handle track; should show some improvement judged on flat form Has not yet shown much over hurdles but was a five-time Flat winner in France. |
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3rd (5) (4/1 +47%)Gone In Sixty |
4/1(+47%) | (5) Gone In Sixty 4/1, Below par well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Southwell latest; chance on best form but maiden status a big concern Placed four times last spring/summer but absent since two below-par autumn runs. |
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4th (1) (9/4 +65%)Independent Jimmy |
9/4(+65%) | (1) Independent Jimmy 9/4, Yard has won 2 of last 9 runnings of race; below par down the field in a handicap hurdle over 2m3f at Doncaster most recent; in good form prior; in the mix Placed on soft ground during winter and might do even better on the quicker ground here. |
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5th (2) (7/1 -180%)Eagles Gold |
7/1(-180%) | (2) Eagles Gold 7/1, Fell in a handicap hurdle here latest when looked huge threat; well treated off 1lb lower; sound surface suits; not fully exposed; can run well Seemed to be moving into contention before mishap in home straight here last month. |
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6th (4) (12/1 -20%)Make Sunshine |
12/1(-20%) | (4) Make Sunshine 12/1, Appeared not to stay 20l third in a handicap hurdle over 2m6f at Stratford most recent run; in good form prior; drop down in trip could help; each way claims Well held when last of three nine days ago but earlier Hereford run gives her a shout. |
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7th (8) (66/1 -100%)After Midnight |
66/1(-100%) | (8) After Midnight 66/1, Probably needed race well beaten in a maiden hurdle over 2m5f at Market Rasen latest; generally out of form; not proven trip; needs to improve Showed no significant promise when a big-priced outsider in maiden/novice hurdles. |
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8th (7) (33/1 -136%)Blended Stealth |
33/1(-136%) | (7) Blended Stealth 33/1, Below par comfortably held in a handicap hurdle over 2m5f at Ayr last time; generally out of form; returning from a break; better ground a plus but unreliable Out of form when last seen in winter and career strike-rate stands at 0-34. |
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|PU| (9) (22/1 +12%)Jailbird |
22/1(+12%) | (9) Jailbird 22/1, Appeared not to stay down the field in a handicap hurdle over 2m5f at Huntingdon most recent; not proven trip; significant jockey booking; bit to find Kept on for third on handicap hurdle debut but well beaten twice since (Flat/hurdle). |

Kenmya may prove popular with the Skelton team in such good form, but she is yet to win over hurdles and this looks a big ask. SOLDIER IN MAYO appears the McCain number one with Brian Hughes booked to ride, and the point-to-point winner may have more to offer after only three starts over timber. Gone In Sixty finished second twice last year and is another to consider on his return from a well-earned break.

Still to be asked for his effort when coming to grief over C&D last month, EAGLES GOLD might open his account today.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments | |
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1st (6) (10/3 +70%)Kilbuny Supersonic |
10/3(+70%) | (6) Kilbuny Supersonic 10/3, Below par comfortably held in a Mares bumper at Fairyhouse last time; point winner; not proven trip; could figure if stamina holds up on hurdle debut Point winner, not a bad effort in bumper latest, ground could suit, can't discount. |
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2nd (13) (6/1 +40%)Voodoo Angel |
6/1(+40%) | (13) Voodoo Angel 6/1, Down the field in a Mares bumper at Fairyhouse most recent; showed promise in bumper previously; not proven trip; bit to find on hurdle debut Promise in bumper at Leopardstown, half-sister to Emitom, could go well on hurdles bow. |
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3rd (14) (22/1 -38%)Western Princess |
22/1(-38%) | (14) Western Princess 22/1, Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; raced freely well beaten in a maiden hurdle over 2m1f at Killarney latest; up in trip; likely improver for top yard but needs it Well beaten after layoff on hurdles bow, tongue tied, top yard but hard to fancy. |
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4th (4) (12/1 -60%)Danielle D |
12/1(-60%) | (4) Danielle D 12/1, Ran to form comfortably held in a maiden hurdle over 2m3f at Cork last time; longer trip a plus; sound surface suits; go close Rated 100, good fifth over 2m at Naas, didn't get home over 2m3f latest, stamina a query. |
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5th (1) (6/1 -33%)Auntie Lacey |
6/1(-33%) | (1) Auntie Lacey 6/1, Below par down the field in a Mares bumper over 2m at Leopardstown most recent; longer trip should suit point winner; off a short-break; squeak down in grade Locally trained, well beaten in two Rules' starts, trip and ground may suit, check market. |
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6th (5) (9/2 +68%)Get Down To It |
9/2(+68%) | (5) Get Down To It 9/2, Below par down the field in a handicap hurdle over 2m2f at Listowel most recent; plenty more needed back from break 0-6 over hurdles, well beaten in h'caps last thrice, rated 91, best watched on stable bow. |
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7th (9) (8/1 -60%)Nashville Notions |
8/1(-60%) | (9) Nashville Notions 8/1, Ideally suited by trip comfortably held in a maiden hurdle over 2m3f at Cork last time; steadily progressive; outside chance Rated 100, good effort on soft at Cork latest, these quicker conditions are a worry. |
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8th (2) (9/2 -100%)Baroness Orczy |
9/2(-100%) | (2) Baroness Orczy 9/2, Ground probably too testing down the field in a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse most recent; usually consistent; not proven trip; threat if stamina holds up Rated 100, promise on penultimate on good, too soft latest, go well back on better ground. |
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|PU| (7) (12/1 +14%)Laurie Blue |
12/1(+14%) | (7) Laurie Blue 12/1, Benefited from drop in class comfortably held in a maiden hurdle over 2m1f at Down Royal last time; off a long absence; not proven trip; more needed Rated 102, sound effort when last seen 426 days ago, may need this run, best watched. |
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|PU| (11) (33/1 +50%)Pippa Mo Chroi |
33/1(+50%) | (11) Pippa Mo Chroi 33/1, Well beaten in a maiden hurdle over 2m3f at Cork latest; that improved form; longer trip could suit; place claims Three previous runs do not suggest she can win a maiden, one for handicaps. |
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|PU| (8) (125/1 -150%)My Lady O |
125/1(-150%) | (8) My Lady O 125/1, Pulled up in a maiden hurdle over 2m1f at Down Royal latest; step up in trip may not suit; hard to recommend Beaten 26l on debut, pulled up on good ground twelve days ago, may need more time. |
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|PU| (10) (150/1 -20%)Naughty Aimee |
150/1(-20%) | (10) Naughty Aimee 150/1, Yet to show any real signs of ability; up in trip; all to do Long odds and well beaten both starts to date, hard to make a case for. |
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|PU| (3) (200/1 -203%)Dafhney Blue |
200/1(-203%) | (3) Dafhney Blue 200/1, Below par down the field in a maiden hurdle over 2m here most recent; not proven trip; off a short-break; hard to recommend Triple-figure odds and no show in two maidens here, looks safe to rule out. |
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|PU| (12) (200/1 -100%)Silver Lafanta |
200/1(-100%) | (12) Silver Lafanta 200/1, Pulled up in a Mares bumper over 2m2f at Downpatrick latest; up in trip; all to do Well beaten both completed starts, pulled up eight days ago when 200-1, hard to fancy. |

AUNTIE LACEY won a point-to-point at Toomebridge last autumn and was far from disgraced on her only hurdles start when finishing in mid-division behind Kopek Des Bordes at the Leopardstown Christmas meeting. She is fancied to bounce back after disappointing subsequently in a bumper at the same venue. Danielle D had Baroness Orczy about three lengths behind when a creditable fifth to Fiver Friday in a 20-runner Naas maiden, while Laurie Blue has shown some promise over hurdles but has been absent for well over a year.

The safest option looks to be BARONESS ORCZY who should do better now returned to a sounder surface.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3) (17/2 +58%)Lead Artist |
17/2(+58%) | (3) Lead Artist 17/2, Yard won this last year; probably needed race well beaten in bet365 Mile (Group 2) at Sandown latest behind Dancing Gemini; trainer in form; Thoroughbred and Darley winner last year; fast ground suits; not out of it Largely progressive last term but flopped behind Dancing Gemini on reappearance. |
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2nd (2) (2/1 +43%)Dancing Gemini |
2/1(+43%) | (2) Dancing Gemini 2/1, Bit in hand won bet365 Mile (Group 2) at Sandown by 2l last time with a couple of these in behind; placed in French Guineas last year; thriving at 4; similar profile to last year's runner up; threat Two from two this term, both times impressing with the way he travelled and quickened. |
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3rd (7) (9/4 -20%)Rosallion |
9/4(-20%) | (7) Rosallion 9/4, Irish 2000 Guineas winner; well backed when winning St James's Palace Stakes (Group 1) at Ascot by a neck last time; top course trainer; relishes fast ground; runner up to Notable Speech in 2024 Guineas; fitness concerns but thereabouts if ready to go Sparkled in a truncated 2024 campaign; leading contender provided he returns in same form. |
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4th (4) (9/2 +0%)Notable Speech |
9/2(+0%) | (4) Notable Speech 9/2, 2000 Guineas winner last year; 1l third in Breeders' Cup Mile (G1) at Del Mar most recent run; Sussex winner on fast ground last summer; 1 each in battles with Rosallion but has fitness edge on that rival; claims obvious Successful in the 2,000 Guineas (beat Rosallion) and Sussex Stakes in 2024; big player. |
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5th (1) (125/1 -25%)Checkandchallenge |
125/1(-25%) | (1) Checkandchallenge 125/1, 5l third in Paradise Stakes (Listed) at Ascot most recent run; held in this in 2023; often runs on late but looks out of depth here up in grade No match for Dancing Gemini at Doncaster in March; still has unimpressive strike-rate. |
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6th (8) (20/1 +0%)Fallen Angel |
20/1(+0%) | (8) Fallen Angel 20/1, Irish 1000 Guineas winner; held that for when runner up in Matron next time; fourth beaten 2l in Prix de l'Opera (Group 1) over 10f at Longchamp latest; down in trip; bit more needed against the boys on reappearance Smart filly but has shown her peak form outside of Britain; something to find. |
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7th (9) (15/2 -67%)Tamfana |
15/2(-67%) | (9) Tamfana 15/2, Ran to form second beaten 2l in bet365 Mile (Group 2) at Sandown latest behind Dancing Gemini who had race fitness; 2024 Sun Chariot winner; unlucky in Guineas last year; big player but could probably do with some rain Won last year's Sun Chariot; ties in with Dancing Gemini on reappearance form; solid. |
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8th (5) (22/1 +21%)Persica |
22/1(+21%) | (5) Persica 22/1, Well backed when winning Earl Of Sefton Stakes (Group 3) at Newmarket over 9f by 2 1/2l last time; progressive in handicaps last year; ran well in London Gold Cup on this card last year; top course jockey/trainer combination; may find ground on the fast side Gained last four wins over longer trips; faces a stiffer task returned to 1m. |

The stage is set for a third clash between last year's English and Irish 2000 Guineas winners Notable Speech and ROSALLION. The former was the ready winner of the Newmarket showpiece and having later enjoyed Group 1 glory in the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood, his credentials are straight from the top drawer. However, Rosallion went from strength to strength after the HQ clash, with a memorable Classic win at the Curragh three weeks later. The son of Blue Point went on to emphatically turn the tables on Notable Speech (seventh) when he tenaciously landed the St James's Palace at Royal Ascot. Richard Hannon's colt is simply too hard to ignore. The hat-trick seeking Dancing Gemini is not to be underestimated, while the fillies Tamfana and Fallen Angel could also lay claim to some place money.

First choice is DANCING GEMINI, ahead of Tamfana, Rosallion and Notable Speech in a cracking Lockinge.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments | |
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1st (3) (13/8 -144%)Seattle |
13/8(-144%) | (3) Seattle 13/8, Not seen since sixth on debut last may when he was green; entered in the Commonwealth Cup and should do much better today Beaten fav' in a 6f York novice on sole start a year ago; likely capable of better. |
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2nd (4) (33/1 -32%)Sun Soldier |
33/1(-32%) | (4) Sun Soldier 33/1, Soldier's Call gelding; half-brother to Stop The Nation (5f winner); dam a 6f winner Second runner for yard; by a speed source; cost £15,000 as a yearling; could run well. |
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3rd (1) (16/1 +0%)Best Suggestion |
16/1(+0%) | (1) Best Suggestion 16/1, 32,000 euros Invincible Army gelding; half-brother to 5f maiden winner and Listed second Giselles Thunder and 7.5f Listed winner Cacciante; dam unraced Useful pedigree and cost 32,000euros as a yearling; one of two runners for yard. |
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4th (6) (7/2 -5%)Lil' Angel |
7/2(-5%) | (6) Lil' Angel 7/2, Dark Angel filly; dam a 6f winner, related to 5.5f winner; appeals on paper By a top sire and Colin Keane prefers her to Mini Mai so can run well on debut. |
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5th (8) (25/1 -56%)Mini Mai |
25/1(-56%) | (8) Mini Mai 25/1, Made too much use of when third last time by 8.5l; needs more, but isn't out of it Promise on debut but a lesser run since; tongue-tie on; Colin Keane prefers Lil' Angel. |
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6th (10) (33/1 -313%)Sci Fi |
33/1(-313%) | (10) Sci Fi 33/1, Did not get a clear run beaten 7 1/2l in a maiden over 6f at Sligo last time; related to a number of winners, including very handy Ekhtiyaar (6f) and 6f G3 winner New Providence; down to 5f: claims Beaten approx' 8l both starts; seems the yard first string but improvement needed. |
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7th (9) (7/2 +95%)Remarkable News |
7/2(+95%) | (9) Remarkable News 7/2, Dream Ahead filly; half-sister to Eagles Dare (average 10f winner); dam related to a few useful winners, including a couple of Listed winners; might be tough on debut By a useful sire, notably of sprinters; worth a market check on debut. |
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8th (5) (50/1 +0%)Lady Astronaut |
50/1(+0%) | (5) Lady Astronaut 50/1, Keen on debut and weakened out of it over 7f; down in trip; dam no good, related to a G1 second and a G2 second Beaten 12l on debut in a 7f Dundalk maiden; this trip might suit better. |
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9th (7) (16/1 -33%)Mercury Power |
16/1(-33%) | (7) Mercury Power 16/1, Equiano filly; half-sister to Desert Power (decent at 5/6f); dam a 5f winner Bred for speed; one to be interested in if there are positive market vibes. |
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10th (2) (33/1 +18%)Elegant Grand |
33/1(+18%) | (2) Elegant Grand 33/1, Was entitled to come on for debut experience; apparently didn't travel early and hung late on second start; possibly more to come Below debut promise at Sligo recently; the blinkers tried then are removed. |

It is surely significant that Colin Keane rides newcomer LIL' ANGEL in preference to stablemate Mini Mai. Given that the latter filly shaped with plenty of promise when third at Tipperary recently, the fact the champion jockey has elected to partner the other Ger Lyons-trained runner should be noted. A daughter of Dark Angel, the debutant must be giving off all the right signals at home. A beaten favourite on his racecourse debut at York this time last year, the Aidan O'Brien-trained Seattle has to be respected. Almost certainly better than that bare form suggests, he should be such sharper on this occasion.

A chance is taken on the newcomer LIL' ANGEL, the pick of Colin Keane from Ger Lyons' pair
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (6) (25/1 -233%)Castan |
25/1(-233%) | (6) Castan 25/1, Scored by 1/2l off 74 at Newcastle in February; third beaten 3/4l off 75 last time out; the Newcastle specialist has won on turf and handled quick ground last time; threat for in-form trainer Three AW wins this year; good third on turf latest; in the mix with a repeat. |
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2nd (3) (3/1 +50%)Curious Rover |
3/1(+50%) | (3) Curious Rover 3/1, Below par beaten 5l in a handicap at Musselburgh last time out; two of his three wins have come on soft but has handled quicker ground in the past, contender if bouncing back to form Promising return to action but failed to back it up last time; career best needed. |
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3rd (1) (9/2 -29%)Muker |
9/2(-29%) | (1) Muker 9/2, Landed a handicap by a nose off 82 here last time out from an unpromising position; that was a second C&D win and the 7yo is in the mix off a 2lb rise Narrow winner of a C&D handicap 2 weeks ago, suited by the fast pace; respected up 2lb. |
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4th (9) (9/2 -13%)Albegone |
9/2(-13%) | (9) Albegone 9/2, Ran to form beaten a short-head off 71 here last time out; suits cut in the ground, but that last run at the track suggested that he may be able to handle quicker ground Closely matched with Muker on recent C&D form; slower ground optimal though. |
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5th (4) (13/2 -8%)Burning Cash |
13/2(-8%) | (4) Burning Cash 13/2, Won this last year on good to firm; not beaten far off 80 at Nottingham last time out and could just be coming back to form off a 3lb lower mark than last year Won this race last year off 3lb higher; shaping up for something better in 2 runs in 2025. |
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6th (5) (10/1 +17%)Ready Freddie Go |
10/1(+17%) | (5) Ready Freddie Go 10/1, Below par when beaten 8 1/2l in a handicap here last time out; the 7yo is a five-time C&D winner, acts on the ground and races here off a dangerous mark; chance on back form Conditions to suit, on a good mark and blinkers return; a big run looks on the cards. |
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7th (7) (11/1 -69%)Stash The Cash |
11/1(-69%) | (7) Stash The Cash 11/1, Probably needed the race beaten 4l off 75 at Musselburgh last time; represents top course trainer but all three wins have come on softer ground and this quick ground is a concern Three wins last year on slower than good; promising return last month; ground a query. |
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8th (2) (8/1 +50%)Changeofmind |
8/1(+50%) | (2) Changeofmind 8/1, Seemed to be on stiff mark when comfortably held in a handicap at Nottingham when last seen; drops in grade here on return but may not relish fast ground Could yet fulfil early promise but fast ground is a query and he's been off for 199 days. |
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9th (8) (10/1 +29%)Digital |
10/1(+29%) | (8) Digital 10/1, Well beaten in a handicap at Beverley last time out after hinting at a possible return to form on reappearance; generally out of form; needs to find more Had a wide draw when down the field at Beverley latest; better expected today. |

MUKER battled on bravely to resist all challengers by a nose here earlier in the month. Although he has an added 2lb, he drops in class and with 5lb claimer Alex Jary keeping the ride, he could double up. Burning Cash won this last year off 3lb higher, but hasn't been seen at the same level since so five-time C&D winner Ready Freddie Go could be the one to chase the suggestion home.

Another competitive event in which multiple C&D scorer READY FREDDIE GO is marginally preferred to Burning Cash.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1) (2/1 -250%)Dance To The Music |
2/1(-250%) | (1) Dance To The Music 2/1, Yard won this last year; 27 Apr; Dubawi filly; full-sister to Space Blues, high-class at 7f; dam top-class at 7f; top course trainer; bright prospect, likely big player Sister to Space Blues who was top-class for these connections; major player on debut. |
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2nd (3) (12/1 -33%)Eskimo Pie |
12/1(-33%) | (3) Eskimo Pie 12/1, 5 Feb; 75,000gns Kodi Bear filly; dam smart at 6f at 2yo; yard had only a few 2yo runners so far this term with no success; tough on debut but could figure Has a precocious pedigree and this Kodi Bear newcomer could give a good account. |
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3rd (2) (22/1 +45%)Daretobedifferent |
22/1(+45%) | (2) Daretobedifferent 22/1, 22 Feb; 22,000gns Starman filly; half-sister to Galinea, very smart at 8f; dam smart at 6f at 2yo; tough on debut, market should guide 22,000gns yearling; half-sister to five winners but others may have greater potential. |
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4th (5) (9/2 +36%)Midnight Tango |
9/2(+36%) | (5) Midnight Tango 9/2, 17 Jan; Night Of Thunder filly; half-sister to Fernando, useful at 8f; dam very smart at 6f at 2yo; in the mix Connections have done very well with her family; likely to improve for this first run. |
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5th (4) (6/4 +80%)Lyrics Of Life |
6/4(+80%) | (4) Lyrics Of Life 6/4, 24 Apr; 65,000gns Pinatubo filly; half-sister to Folk Melody, very useful at 7f; dam high-class at 12f; yard had a placed first-timer 2yo a few days ago, could get in the mix Attractive pedigree; likely to improve for this debut but no surprise to see a good run. |
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6th (6) (11/1 -83%)Moo Deng |
11/1(-83%) | (6) Moo Deng 11/1, 1 Apr; £68,000 Ardad filly; half-sister to Notre Belle Bete, very smart at 9f; dam fair at 8f; yard not had 2yo winner so far but not many runners; possible player £68,000 yearling; potential in her pedigree and good trainer can ready one first time. |

DANCE TO THE MUSIC is a full-sister to the multiple Group 1 winner Space Blues and Charlie Appleby's filly has to be high on the shortlist with that in mind. Lyrics Of Life is from the family of the top-class Romantic Warrior and it would be no surprise to see her go well, while Moo Deng and Midnight Tango are others who merit consideration.

Godolphin contender DANCE TO THE MUSIC is a sister to Group 1/Grade 1 winner Space Blues and is taken to make a winning debut.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5) (9/2 +44%)Third Time Lucki |
9/2(+44%) | (5) Third Time Lucki 9/2, Raced freely comfortably held in a handicap chase at Ascot last time; has dropped a long way in weights; could figure but needs to prove ability remains Smart in his prime but was well below his best last season; revival needed. |
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2nd (2) (5/1 +50%)Fringill Dike |
5/1(+50%) | (2) Fringill Dike 5/1, Won this last year; down the field in a handicap chase at Plumpton most recent where went too fast; generally out of form since fortunate summer win; below last winning mark; must bounce back Well beaten last month but still has good chase strike-rate; won this comfortably in 2024. |
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3rd (4) (9/2 +0%)Coastguard Station |
9/2(+0%) | (4) Coastguard Station 9/2, Well treated at weights when scored by 1 1/2l off 123 at Ascot penultimate start; sixth beaten 7l off 127 last time; this easier; usually held up; squeak but needs strong pace to aim at Career-best form when winning at Ascot in March and has run well again since; respected. |
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4th (3) (4/1 +50%)Parisencore |
4/1(+50%) | (3) Parisencore 4/1, Below par fourth beaten 26l in a handicap chase over 2m at Perth latest; generally consistent; may contend but needs stiff test at the trip In good form last year and might have needed his recent reappeance run; a possible. |
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5th (1) (7/4 -162%)Etalon |
7/4(-162%) | (1) Etalon 7/4, Bit in hand landing a handicap by 19l off 132 over 2m at Perth last time impressing with jumping; thrown in up 7lb; could follow up Ended last season with an easy win but has become unreliable. |

Fringill Dike won this race last season, but he is 5lb higher and was beaten a long way at Plumpton when last of 10 on his latest start. ETALON is up in class after winning very easily by 19 lengths at Perth and although he has an extra 7lb, he may shrug it off for his in-form stable. Third Time Lucki is one to take seriously off this mark if he can recapture the form of his best efforts.

He needs to rebound from last month's heavy defeat but FRINGILL DIKE is selected to win this race for the second year running.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments | |
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1st (7) (7/1 -40%)Lilian Bland |
7/1(-40%) | (7) Lilian Bland 7/1, Travelled well when scored by 6l off 94 at Navan in March; fell in a handicap chase latest where may have won; well treated on that form; probably bit to come back over hurdles Fell in chase latest, won h'cap hurdle off 6lb lower penultimate, go well back over timber. |
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2nd (13) (6/1 +50%)Rose Boum |
6/1(+50%) | (13) Rose Boum 6/1, Yard won this last year; ran to form beaten 5l in a handicap hurdle over 2m6f at Ballinrobe last time benefitting from first time blinkers; inconsistent in short career; place claims Best effort on latest at Ballinrobe, this shorter trip will suit, yard won this last year. |
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3rd (14) (16/1 +27%)Native Song |
16/1(+27%) | (14) Native Song 16/1, Below par comfortably held in a handicap hurdle over 2m3f at Clonmel last time; generally out of form; cheekpieces first time; more needed Point winner, modest form, beaten 22l latest, cheekpieces on, others preferred, 3lb wrong. |
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4th (2) (16/5 +20%)Joueuse Royale |
16/5(+20%) | (2) Joueuse Royale 16/5, 7 1/2l third in a beginners chase chase over 2m6f at Tramore most recent run; steadily progressive; good mark on chase form; in the mix if getting stiff test at the trip Consistent over hurdles, decent beginners' chase run latest, place claims back over timber. |
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5th (3) (28/1 -133%)Music Of Life |
28/1(-133%) | (3) Music Of Life 28/1, Beaten 10l in a maiden hurdle over 2m at Kilbeggan last time; generally out of form; not proven trip; bit to find off stiff mark Sister to Nick Rockett should enjoy the step up in trip on h'cap debut, could go well. |
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6th (8) (13/2 +46%)Miss Lia |
13/2(+46%) | (8) Miss Lia 13/2, Below par well beaten in a handicap hurdle over 2m6f at Ballinrobe latest where found ground too quick; generally out of form; cheekpieces first time; looks stable second string Won a mares' maiden at Tramore, has come up short in h'caps, needs more; cheekpieces. |
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7th (15) (33/1 -65%)Perfectway |
33/1(-65%) | (15) Perfectway 33/1, Slowly away down the field in a handicap hurdle over 2m at Thurles most recent where let down by jumping; not proven trip; bit to find 0-9, showed a bit of promise over this trip at Gowran, lacks a recent run, best watched. |
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8th (4) (7/2 +30%)Bayou Belle |
7/2(+30%) | (4) Bayou Belle 7/2, Well backed beaten 1/2l off 96 over 2m3f at Kilbeggan last time; consistent; sound surface suits; contender Dual-purpose; 0-18 over hurdles, runner up last twice, likes it here, thereabouts. |
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9th (6) (11/1 -47%)Maid On The Moon |
11/1(-47%) | (6) Maid On The Moon 11/1, Ideally suited by trip when scored by 14l off 87 at Leopardstown three starts back; third beaten 5l off 98 last time where found track too sharp; thrown in on chase form; threat Won off 11lb lower in March, come up short since off revised mark, needs more to win. |
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10th (10) (22/1 +45%)The Derry Girl |
22/1(+45%) | (10) The Derry Girl 22/1, Down the field in a handicap hurdle over 2m3f at Kilbeggan most recent; generally out of form since winning debut; cheekpieces first time; not proven trip; all to prove 2m Worcester maiden winner, poor form for current yard, hard to fancy; cheekpieces. |
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|PU| (1) (14/1 -180%)River Tara |
14/1(-180%) | (1) River Tara 14/1, Raced freely second beaten 6l in a maiden hurdle over 2m6f at Downpatrick latest; returning from long layoff; more to come now handicapping but likely to need this Bumper winner, placed in three maidens including here, market should reveal plenty. |
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|PU| (12) (18/1 +10%)Wendell's Lass |
18/1(+10%) | (12) Wendell's Lass 18/1, Below par well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Leopardstown latest; usually consistent; off a short-break; danger if stamina holds up but that is a slight concern Decent run at Fairyhouse in December, hasn't built on that, others appeal more. |

BAYOU BELLE has been a frustrating sort to follow and filled the runner-up spot three times here last summer. The Jarlath Fahey-trained mare has been stepped up a bit in trip this year and again went close at Kilbeggan last month, with Maid On The Moon four and a half lengths behind in third. Lilian Bland has won both over hurdles and fences this year and had Joueuse Royale over two lengths behind in second, with Maid On The Moon in fourth, when scoring over 2m6f at Downpatrick. Music Of Life and Tiffiny's Girl are others to consider.

ROSE BOUM is preferred for last year's winning yard. She took a step forward at Ballinrobe last time and the drop in trip will suit
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (6) (18/5 +40%)Qilin Queen |
18/5(+40%) | (6) Qilin Queen 18/5, Ran to form 4l third in Pretty Polly Stakes (Listed) at Newmarket most recent run behind rival who could be top class; handles fast ground; not out of it Ran well in similar event at Newmarket on reappearance, taking record to 3123; solid. |
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2nd (7) (10/1 -11%)Revoir |
10/1(-11%) | (7) Revoir 10/1, 1 1/4l winner in a maiden over 8f at Nottingham on debut showing willing attitude on testing ground; up in trip; needs to improve and prove effectiveness on quicker surface From a family that has served her connections well; duly won her sole 2yo start; promising. |
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3rd (8) (10/3 +52%)Sand Gazelle |
10/3(+52%) | (8) Sand Gazelle 10/3, Had benefited for debut experience fourth beaten 5l in Pretty Polly Stakes (Listed) at Newmarket latest; unexposed; in the mix but bit to find with Qilin Queen on recent meeting Ties in closely with Qilin Queen on Newmarket reappearance running; possibilities. |
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4th (5) (16/1 -45%)Protest |
16/1(-45%) | (5) Protest 16/1, Ran to form beaten 2 1/4l in Conqueror Fillies' Stakes (Listed) over 8f at Goodwood last time; should come on for that; in good form prior; Montrose run boosted in Cheshire Oaks; up in trip; contender Bit to find on her 1m form but this new trip may enable her to rate higher. |
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5th (3) (4/1 -60%)Ecstatic |
4/1(-60%) | (3) Ecstatic 4/1, Well beaten in Salsabil Stakes (Group 3) at Navan latest where ground too soft; previous placed Group effort sets standard; trainer in form; ought to go close Down the pecking order at Ballydoyle but is useful all the same; leading player on ratings. |
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6th (4) (7/1 -17%)Likealot |
7/1(-17%) | (4) Likealot 7/1, 3 1/2l winner in a novice at Chelmsford on debut; off a short-break; open to marked improvement Comfortably justified favouritism in winter Chelmsford contest; has potential. |
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7th (1) (66/1 -65%)Bintabuha |
66/1(-65%) | (1) Bintabuha 66/1, Ideally suited by trip when winning a handicap at Wetherby by 1 1/2l last time; runner up has boosted the form; enjoys fast ground; needs to improve up in grade Opened her account in Class 5 handicap at Wetherby last time; this is harder. |
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8th (10) (7/1 +0%)Wonder Star |
7/1(+0%) | (10) Wonder Star 7/1, Well backed when winning a maiden at Ascot by 3l last time looking high class; fast ground suits; top course jockey; much more to come; very interesting if turned out quickly Scored readily at Ascot last week; nicely bred and looks likely to progress further. |
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9th (2) (33/1 -83%)Cecilia Star |
33/1(-83%) | (2) Cecilia Star 33/1, 1 1/4l winner in a maiden at Newcastle on debut doing well to squeeze through on rails; race has thrown up winners; needs to improve up in grade but could do so The form of her AW success isn't compelling; however, looks open to progress. |
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10th (9) (8/1 -14%)Winter's Song |
8/1(-14%) | (9) Winter's Song 8/1, Yard won this last year; well backed second beaten 2l in a novice at Sandown latest; had beaten conqueror that day previously; holds Oaks entry; should show some improvement Won at Yarmouth then ran well at Sandown; bred to do better still; remains of interest. |

Anything representing Aidan O'Brien is noteworthy at present and the class-dropping Ecstatic is no exception, despite her no-show on soft ground in a Group 3 at Navan last month. A quicker surface could spark a revival, while Winter's Song, Revoir and Sand Gazelle are all potential improvers, but the vote goes to WONDER STAR. The daughter of Sea The Stars firmly enhanced her reputation with an assertive display in breaking her maiden at Ascot last week and looks a very bright prospect.

Most of the runners can be viewed positively, particularly the Beckett fillies REVOIR and Likealot who both bring potential.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments | |
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1st (1) (7/2 +50%)The Highway Rat |
7/2(+50%) | (1) The Highway Rat 7/2, Was running fairly well in G3/Listed events last year; not at that level in a couple of handicap starts this year; down 3lbs since 9l behind last time Failed to see out 6f at Naas last time; back to 5f suits and a squeak if back to form. |
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2nd (8) (10/1 0%)Harry's Hill |
10/1(0%) | (8) Harry's Hill 10/1, Capitalised on a 4lb drop when winning in August last year; form tapered off a little bit; may need this, although has won fresh before Form tailed off at the end of last season; lacks a run this term so might just need this. |
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3rd (3) (4/1 -14%)Bold Optimist |
4/1(-14%) | (3) Bold Optimist 4/1, Likely needed the run on return in April; can do better than that; on career high mark; a contender Was 2.25l behind Cuban Grey at the Curragh on return; should have improved from that. |
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4th (10) (8/1 -23%)Only Spoofing |
8/1(-23%) | (10) Only Spoofing 8/1, Won this in 2021 and 2022; progressed in first three starts this year, winning the third; possibly a little unlucky under a 4lb penalty last time (started slowly); chance Won at Musselburgh last month but not as good there six days later; could bounce back. |
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5th (4) (10/1 -33%)Moral Turpitude |
10/1(-33%) | (4) Moral Turpitude 10/1, Looked progressive in first two starts for this yard, winning the second; hasn't gone on from that and was below par when last seen in July; has been off for some time Returns after nearly 11 months away but has attracted a notable rider booking; noted. |
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6th (2) (16/1 +36%)Merlin The Wizard |
16/1(+36%) | (2) Merlin The Wizard 16/1, Progressive from debut in December 2022 through 2023 for Harry Charlton; didn't show that level last year and now starts for a new yard Makes debut for a new yard with a hood added; this trip looks a bit sharp. |
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7th (6) (9/2 +10%)Emerald Harmony |
9/2(+10%) | (6) Emerald Harmony 9/2, Blew away the cobwebs of her return when winning in April; was unable to confirm that last time when behind one she'd beat (Cuban Grey); in the mix though Beat Cuban Grey a head at Bellewstown but was 1.5l behind him at the Curragh since. |
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8th (9) (9/2 +10%)Cuban Grey |
9/2(+10%) | (9) Cuban Grey 9/2, Turned the form around with Emerald Harmony when winning in April; went up 7f for that and didn't run badly last time over 6f; back to 5f today and has a chance Improved this year; not as good over 6f at Naas last time but back to 5f suits better. |
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9th (7) (14/1 -133%)Mickey The Steel |
14/1(-133%) | (7) Mickey The Steel 14/1, Won in October off of 80; has struggled since though; down 3lbs to what could be a workable mark Not bad efforts both starts this season but is most effective on easier ground. |

THE HIGHWAY RAT is worth taking a chance on, despite a below-par run at Naas last time. Andy Oliver's gelding had shaped with plenty of promise when sixth at the Curragh on his seasonal debut the time before. A five-time winner on the all-weather, the son of Dandy Man gained his only previous victory on grass over C&D. Off a 2lb lower mark, he should be capable of a big run from a favourable high draw. Only Spoofing, twice successful in this race and a winner at Musselburgh last month, should have his chance if back on song. Kevin Coleman's veteran failed to back that run up when turned out quickly. Bold Optimist is another who holds leading claims.

Though behind Cuban Grey and Emerald Harmony on return at the Curragh, BOLD OPTIMIST should be sharper today
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3) (3/1 +14%)Hallelujah U |
3/1(+14%) | (3) Hallelujah U 3/1, Going possibly on the fast side when fourth beaten 4l in a handicap over 10f at Newmarket last time; first-time cheekpieces up in trip; handled quick ground last time Still has potential but he needs to raise his game on this step up to 1m4f; cheekpieces on. |
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2nd (4) (18/1 -29%)Atlantic Sunset |
18/1(-29%) | (4) Atlantic Sunset 18/1, Fourth beaten 9l in a novice at Wolverhampton on last start; makes turf and handicap debut here, so fast ground an unknown; bit to find with the principals Runner-up in two of his four qualifying runs; needs watching in market on handicap debut. |
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3rd (1) (5/2 +9%)Raulin |
5/2(+9%) | (1) Raulin 5/2, Looked ideally suited by the 10f trip when scoring comfortably off 75 at Redcar last time out; acts well on the ground and looks a contender upped in trip again Emphatic win on handicap debut at Redcar and he's open to more progress upped to 1m4f. |
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4th (5) (3/1 +25%)Arkinthestars |
3/1(+25%) | (5) Arkinthestars 3/1, Benefited from positive ride when easily winning a 10f Ripon maiden last time; should handle fast ground on handicap debut but a slight question back in mixed company Easy win in Ripon maiden last month and she's respected upped to 1m4f on handicap debut. |
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5th (2) (12/1 -100%)Edge Ofthe Unknown |
12/1(-100%) | (2) Edge Ofthe Unknown 12/1, Below-par fourth over 10f at Beverley last time out; should suit the step back up in trip with first-time cheekpieces on here; unproven on fast ground; chance Still early days but he needs improvement with headgear added at this new trip. |
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6th (7) (11/2 +8%)Paratrooper |
11/2(+8%) | (7) Paratrooper 11/2, Well beaten in a 10f maiden at Doncaster last time out; has failed to build on promising debut thus far; quicker ground may help but needs more up in trip on handicap debut No progress in three runs so far but he's a possible improver now switched to a handicap. |
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7th (6) (11/1 -47%)West Tyrone |
11/1(-47%) | (6) West Tyrone 11/1, Game when scoring off 68 over 8f at Southwell three starts back and third behind Raulin off 73 last time out; sole win over 8f and question marks about the suitability of this trip Looks worth a try at this new trip but he needs to kick on again to make an impact. |

HALLELUJAH U was beaten into fourth in a stronger contest at Newmarket earlier in the month and has been dropped 1lb. With the application of first-time cheekpieces a possible source of improvement, along with this rise in trip, he looks the way to go. Raulin had West Tyrone back in third when scoring on his first start in a handicap at Redcar and holds an obvious chance, while Paratrooper isn't out of it either.

Preference is for RAULIN, who kicked off his handicap career with an emphatic front-running win at Redcar two weeks ago.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5) (6/1 +63%)Minhad |
6/1(+63%) | (5) Minhad 6/1, Wide trip beaten 5l in a novice at Haydock last time fading late upped to 1m4f form 1m2f; looks better suited to shorter but in the mix Has shown a good level of ability on both starts but needs something extra today. |
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2nd (6) (9/2 -80%)Pole Star |
9/2(-80%) | (6) Pole Star 9/2, 2l fourth in a maiden at Chester first-time out looking to need the experience badly; conditions suit; can do lot better with a run under belt, major player Did very well to finish fourth on recent debut at Chester; big player if building on that. |
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3rd (3) (50/1 +50%)Bahadur |
50/1(+50%) | (3) Bahadur 50/1, Well beaten in a novice over 10f here only start in mid-April; unproven at trip; needs huge leap forward Half-brother to 6 winners but well beaten at 66-1 on last month's debut here (1m2f, good). |
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4th (4) (16/1 -100%)Dangerman |
16/1(-100%) | (4) Dangerman 16/1, Had benefited for debut experience second beaten 3 1/2l in a maiden over 10f at Doncaster latest; trainer in form; up in trip, should stay; more to come now on track, player 210,000gns yearling; promise on second run; in excellent hands to continue to improve. |
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5th (1) (1/1 +9%)Gold Cup Day |
1/1(+9%) | (1) Gold Cup Day 1/1, Well backed when winning a maiden at Salisbury by 5 1/2l last time when eased near line; conditions suit; big player Impressive at Salisbury on second start and should continue to progress; leading claims. |
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6th (2) (10/3 +39%)Middle Ages |
10/3(+39%) | (2) Middle Ages 10/3, Well backed when winning a maiden at Ripon by 1/2l last time improving markedly on debut prior; conditions suit; will need another big step forward but in the mix Won at 1-4 on reappearance; this 250,000gns yearling could have lots more left in the tank. |

GOLD CUP DAY took a big step forward from his debut when winning easily over 1m4f at Salisbury a couple of weeks ago. William Haggas' colt is likely to have more to offer here and he sets the standard, despite carrying a 6lb penalty. Pole Star was only beaten two lengths when fourth on his racecourse bow at Chester recently and the son of Teofilo should not be discounted. Middle Ages edges out Minhad and Dangerman to be best of the rest.

Pole Star is a tempting option on his second start but preference is for GOLD CUP DAY who impressed at Salisbury a fortnight ago.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5) (4/5 +71%)Blackwater Lilly |
4/5(+71%) | (5) Blackwater Lilly 4/5, Below par 1 1/4l third in a novice hurdle over 2m at Hexham most recent run; cheekpieces first time; slightly longer trip a plus; looks main danger to short priced fav Placed all three hurdling starts and likely to be right in the thick of things again here. |
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2nd (4) (85/40 -192%)Old Bridge |
85/40(-192%) | (4) Old Bridge 85/40, Did not get a clear run 3l third in a maiden hurdle over 2m at Kilbeggan most recent run; steadily progressive; sets clear form standard; the one to beat on stable debut Placed twice in Ireland in April and may not need to improve to make winning stable debut. |
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3rd (1) (11/2 -22%)City Of Diamonds |
11/2(-22%) | (1) City Of Diamonds 11/2, Yard has won 3 of last 5 runnings of race; well beaten in a maiden bumper at Newcastle latest; placed in a point prior but difficult to fancy Shaped with some promise in a bumper on rules debut but needs significant improvement here. |
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4th (7) (14/1 -40%)Mouthshuteyesopen |
14/1(-40%) | (7) Mouthshuteyesopen 14/1, Yard has won 3 of last 5 runnings of race; below par down the field in a Mares bumper over 2m at Uttoxeter most recent; point winner prior; hood first time; bit to find Irish point winner; well beaten after racing too freely in bumper; hooded for hurdle debut. |
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5th (3) (100/1 -100%)Ilostasock |
100/1(-100%) | (3) Ilostasock 100/1, Raced freely comfortably held in a maiden bumper over 2m at Taunton last time; generally out of form; not proven trip; hard to recommend Did not show enough in bumpers last season to warrant consideration here. |
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6th (6) (100/1 +0%)Just Tell Robyn |
100/1(+0%) | (6) Just Tell Robyn 100/1, Yard won this last year; yet to show any real signs of ability; down in trip; all to do Pulled up when 200-1 for for last month's hurdling debut here (2m3f). |
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|PU| (2) (80/1 +20%)Garswood Gold |
80/1(+20%) | (2) Garswood Gold 80/1, Well beaten in a bumper over 2m at Leopardstown only start where too green to show anything; absent for very lengthy period; all to do Struggled in slow-ground Irish bumper on debut in December 2023; not seen again since. |

OLD BRIDGE showed promise in three starts for Gordon Elliott in Ireland and appears to be getting better with experience. Connections have played a shrewd move in keeping him to maiden company on his debut run for David Pipe. Blackwater Lilly has also shown ability in her previous runs over hurdles and is feared most with first-time cheekpieces tried. Jockey bookings would suggest that City Of Diamonds is the pick of the Donald McCain pair.

David Pipe's new recruit OLD BRIDGE was placed twice in Ireland last month and appears to have been found a good opportunity.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments | |
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1st (9) (6/1 +33%)Splendid Choice |
6/1(+33%) | (9) Splendid Choice 6/1, Raced freely fourth beaten 4 1/2l in a handicap hurdle over 2m at Limerick latest; handles good ground; usually held up; in the mix 0-12 over timber, promise at Limerick latest, effectively 6lb lower now, chance. |
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2nd (6) (6/1 -50%)A Nod To Getaway |
6/1(-50%) | (6) A Nod To Getaway 6/1, Won this last year; travelled well second beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap hurdle over 2m at Cork latest just out-battled late; steadily progressive; probably bit to come Won this last year on soft off 12lb lower, in form but quicker ground here is a concern. |
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3rd (5) (15/2 -7%)Phoenix Cowboy |
15/2(-7%) | (5) Phoenix Cowboy 15/2, Ran to form beaten 7 1/4l in a handicap hurdle over 2m at Limerick last time; tongue-tie first time; consistent; each way shout in open race Three-time Flat winner, 0-18 over hurdles, needs the first-time tongue tie to eke out more. |
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4th (4) (15/2 +0%)Jerrari |
15/2(+0%) | (4) Jerrari 15/2, Raced freely fourth beaten 9l in a maiden hurdle at Bellewstown latest; good mark on maiden form; drops in grade for handicap debut; can take advantage of lenient opening mark Mild promise in maiden hurdle latest, well beaten in sole h'cap start, may need more time. |
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5th (1) (22/1 -57%)Swelltime |
22/1(-57%) | (1) Swelltime 22/1, Well beaten in the Charity Race over 2m at Punchestown latest; generally out of form; enjoys making it; back on last winning mark; revival needed Won off this mark at Killarney last August, out of form since, this trip may be too sharp. |
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6th (2) (12/1 +14%)Kaikoura |
12/1(+14%) | (2) Kaikoura 12/1, Not given hard time down the field in a beginners chase chase over 2m6f at Tramore most recent; usually held up; should show some improvement now handicapping back over hurdles 0-4 over hurdles, moderate efforts in beginners' chases last twice, watch on h'cap debut. |
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7th (8) (3/1 +25%)Lough Nigara |
3/1(+25%) | (8) Lough Nigara 3/1, Not given hard time fourth beaten 14l in a handicap chase over 2m2f at Limerick latest; usually held up; returning from a break; in good form in this sphere last year; chance Best efforts for former yard on testing ground over further, best watched on stable debut. |
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8th (12) (40/1 +20%)Like A Bumblebee |
40/1(+20%) | (12) Like A Bumblebee 40/1, Probably needed race down the field in a handicap hurdle over 2m at Cork most recent; looked a threat when falling previously; place claims in open contest 0-7 over hurdles, yet to finish closer than 32l to the winner, hard to make a case for. |
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9th (11) (12/1 +57%)Newport |
12/1(+57%) | (11) Newport 12/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle over 2m5f at Bellewstown latest; down in trip; form going the wrong way Promise on h'cap debut, below par three runs since, cheekpieces return, can't discount. |
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10th (10) (25/1 -79%)Set The Tone |
25/1(-79%) | (10) Set The Tone 25/1, Race came too soon down the field in a handicap hurdle over 2m6f at Tramore most recent; generally out of form; down in trip; bit to find 0-9 over hurdles, went close in a 2m Gowran maiden, no impact in h'caps, needs more. |
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11th (3) (20/1 +9%)Cregane Ned |
20/1(+9%) | (3) Cregane Ned 20/1, Yard won this last year; fourth beaten 11l in a handicap hurdle over 2m7f at Thurles latest where travelled well; drop down in trip a plus; likely to need this after lay off but chance if fit Without a win since 2021, off the track 427 days, entitled to need this, others preferred. |
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12th (13) (33/1 -200%)Boston Bongo |
33/1(-200%) | (13) Boston Bongo 33/1, Below par fourth beaten 20l in a handicap hurdle over 2m at Limerick latest; cheekpieces first time; returning from a break; others more reliable Best effort for former yard on heavy, tongue tie and cheekpieces on for stable bow, watch. |
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|PU| (14) (9/1 -6%)I'm For Home |
9/1(-6%) | (14) I'm For Home 9/1, 13l third in a handicap hurdle over 2m6f at Downpatrick most recent run; not proven trip; needs stiff test 0-13, didn't get home over 2m6f latest, drops in trip, place chance off the same mark. |
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|PU| (7) (16/1 +27%)Baron Blake |
16/1(+27%) | (7) Baron Blake 16/1, Below par down the field in a juvenile hurdle over 2m at Listowel most recent; significant jockey booking; yet to build on promising debut; likely to need this on handicap bow Mild promise in maidens, can jump right, off 237 days, watch on h'cap debut unless backed. |

PHOENIX COWBOY won three times for Ger Lyons to hold a career-high Flat rating of 100. The Gleneagles gelding has yet to score over hurdles, but was placed on his penultimate start over a similar trip at Cork and is now fitted with a tongue-tie for the first time. A Nod To Getaway recorded his only previous win in this race 12 months ago and has been placed on all three outings this year, but appears best suited by some cut in the ground. Splendid Choice has dropped down to a lowly mark and gave some encouragement at Limerick last time.

SPLENDID CHOICE gets the vote. He will have no issues with the conditions and his rider's 5lb claim could prove to be crucial
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (10) (9/4 +55%)Aramram |
9/4(+55%) | (10) Aramram 9/4, Ran to form beaten a short-head off 91 at Newmarket last time beaten by what looked Group class rival; that form boosted at York; top course trainer; chance Runner-up all 4 starts this year; strong form latest; up 3lb; R Moore up for first time. |
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2nd (9) (7/1 +13%)Run Boy Run |
7/1(+13%) | (9) Run Boy Run 7/1, Ran to form beaten 3/4l off 92 at Newmarket last time; trainer in form; consistent; in the mix but handicapper may be catching up Races prominently; three 7f wins in 2024 but very effective at 6f this year; good shot. |
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3rd (8) (8/1 +33%)Indian Run |
8/1(+33%) | (8) Indian Run 8/1, Ran to form beaten 1 1/2l off 96 at Newmarket last time; significant jockey booking; 2023 Acomb winner; handicapper relenting; interesting Group 3 winner as a 2yo; never himself in 2024; promising over 6f for new yard. |
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4th (6) (5/2 +44%)Elmonjed |
5/2(+44%) | (6) Elmonjed 5/2, Ran to form beaten 4l off 96 at Newmarket last time; hugely progressive previously; headgear returns; fast ground suits; every chance Progressive at 6f in blinkers last year; needed his comeback; has more to come this year. |
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5th (4) (15/2 -50%)Completely Random |
15/2(-50%) | (4) Completely Random 15/2, Improved again when landing a King Richard III Cup by 2l off 92 over at Leicester last time overcoming troubled passage; hugely progressive; usually held up; could complete hat trick Produced a strong finish to impress at Leicester (6f); up 6lb; destined for better. |
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6th (1) (11/1 -38%)Cover Up |
11/1(-38%) | (1) Cover Up 11/1, Below par beaten 3l off 101 over 5f at Musselburgh last time; up in trip; fair mark on Dubai Listed win; versatile ground wise; in the mix off top weight Useful sprint handicap form in 2024; ran flat in April but shortlisted back over 6f. |
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7th (5) (25/1 -127%)Rosario |
25/1(-127%) | (5) Rosario 25/1, Landed a Sprint Handicap by a neck off 94 over 5f at Goodwood last time; top course jockey; up in trip; remains well treated on 2yo Group form; contender 5f looked to be his trip when winning at Goodwood recently; still well treated back up 2lb. |
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8th (11) (9/1 +0%)Dorney Lake |
9/1(+0%) | (11) Dorney Lake 9/1, Game when scored by 1/2l off 87 at Doncaster penultimate start; fourth beaten 4l off 91 last time; fast ground suits; handicapper may have caught up Flourished this year but never looked like getting there at Ascot latest; this is harder. |

Having won both starts since being gelded, Completely Random is at the top of his game and has a decent chance of completing a hat-trick. However, he has another 6lb rise to cope with after his Leicester success and a personal best is required again. With that in mind, the consistent ARAMRAM could be the way to go, as he seems unaffected by creeping up the weights. Richard Hannon's colt can gain compensation for several near-misses in some deep sprints. Run Boy Run and Rosario are other strong contenders.

Aramram is solid to go well again but this may lie between Elmonjed and COMPLETELY RANDOM who impressed at Leicester last time.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1) (6/4 +70%)Carmers |
6/4(+70%) | (1) Carmers 6/4, Was green and a drifter on debut, but defied that all to win; should have learnt plenty and can contend here Ran out an easy winner in 1m5f Ballinrobe maiden; stable in red-hot form; big chance. |
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2nd (3) (12/1 -9%)What's Your Game |
12/1(-9%) | (3) What's Your Game 12/1, Progressive this year; won last time out in a handicap; the third has won since; up in trip; possibilities Needs to raise his game to trouble these; ground has to be a worry; Keane prefers Umala. |
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3rd (2) (13/2 -18%)Delta |
13/2(-18%) | (2) Delta 13/2, Has had three spaced out runs; best was last time when second; dam won the St Leger; up a furlong today which ought to be right up his street; player Good run up in trip when beaten a head by Roosevelt at Leopardstown; chance. |
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4th (6) (12/1 -60%)Medici Venus |
12/1(-60%) | (6) Medici Venus 12/1, Yard has won 3 of last 5 runnings of race; Looked to have wintered well when outrunning her odds to be fourth in a G3 on return; fourth in a Listed contest last time where she couldn't make an impact; not without a chance, but is second string for the yard Wasn't far back when 4th in Naas Listed (10.5f, good) last week; Lordan prefers stablemate. |
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5th (7) (33/1 -200%)Umala |
33/1(-200%) | (7) Umala 33/1, Placed on debut behind a subsequent winner; scored last time over 10.5f; up in trip is an unknown Nice winner from the front at Dundalk last time out; Colin Keane maintains partnership. |
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6th (4) (11/1 +0%)Bonnie Moon |
11/1(+0%) | (4) Bonnie Moon 11/1, Was gaining on the front two all the way to the line on debut over a much shorter trip; half-sister to 14/16.5f winner Alex The Great; this step up in trip should see her to much better effect; good chance Oaks entry; slowly away on debut at Gowran (9.5f) but stayed on nicely for third; improver. |
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7th (5) (15/8 -36%)Butterfly Wings |
15/8(-36%) | (5) Butterfly Wings 15/8, Yard has won 3 of last 5 runnings of race; Put in her best effort when winning comfortably last time over 10f; looked like further would be no problem; makes lots of appeal Much-improved when readily winning 1m2f fillies' maiden at Leopardstown; can improve again. |

Recent Leopardstown maiden winner BUTTERFLY WINGS can cope with this rise in class. Always to the fore under Wayne Lordan, the daughter of Justify led over a furlong out before keeping on strongly to open her account. The Epsom and Irish Oaks entrant should be even better suited to the additional distance that she encounters here and provided this race doesn't come too soon, she can make it back-to-back wins. Delta, a fast-finishing second on his reappearance last weekend, should also appreciate stepping up in trip. A half-brother to a Lancashire Oaks winner, he is bred to be smart. Ballinrobe maiden winner Carmers will need to improve, but could be capable of doing so.

CARMERS is fancied to come out on top. The son of Wootton Bassett ran out a very impressive winner on his belated debut at Ballinrobe
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1) (9/4 +25%)Mirsky |
9/4(+25%) | (1) Mirsky 9/4, Well below form last twice but probably needed race when beaten 10l at Newmarket last time; acts well on good to firm and no surprise to see an improved performance on quicker ground Four wins in France but he's 0-10 in Britain and others are more convincing. |
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2nd (7) (7/1 -27%)Barley |
7/1(-27%) | (7) Barley 7/1, Below par when a beaten favourite off 79 at Redcar last time out; top course trainer; contender if recapturing last season's form Fair efforts in two runs at Redcar this season but he's only won once since April 2022. |
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3rd (2) (15/2 -15%)Rhythm Master |
15/2(-15%) | (2) Rhythm Master 15/2, Unexpectedly below par when beaten 8l here last time but in good form prior to that; both wins over shorter but gets 8f and is capable in Class 2/3 company off this mark Quiet over C&D latest but he was in good form before that; not ruled out back in grade. |
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4th (4) (5/1 +29%)Obelix |
5/1(+29%) | (4) Obelix 5/1, Well below par beaten 6l here last time; both wins in Class 4 events but can contend in higher grades, albeit without winning; gets further On dangerous mark but he's not easy to predict and comes with risks attached. |
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5th (6) (22/1 -144%)Redarna |
22/1(-144%) | (6) Redarna 22/1, Probably needed the race on return here last time; admirable veteran is still capable on his day; last three wins in Class 4 events, but still competitive up in class; acts on the track and the going 16-time winner and is only 1lb lower than for last success; dangerous back in a Class 3. |
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6th (3) (4/1 +11%)Star Studied |
4/1(+11%) | (3) Star Studied 4/1, Bit in hand when winning a Kempton novice when last seen; returns off a long absence here, and makes turf debut, but is unbeaten and looked a potentially smart sort last season Back from lengthy absence but he's 2-2 and looks a useful prospect for handicaps. |
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7th (5) (14/1 +13%)On The River |
14/1(+13%) | (5) On The River 14/1, Weak in the market and comfortably held at Pontefract last time out; in good form prior to that; best form with plenty of cut in the ground and 4lb above highest winning mark Ideally suited by slow ground and was beaten 14l at Pontefract last time; down the list. |
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8th (8) (17/2 -42%)Quiet Resolve |
17/2(-42%) | (8) Quiet Resolve 17/2, Ran to form beaten 3/4l off 75 at Hamilton last time out; both wins in lower grades on the AW; needs more up in class Went close at Hamilton 13 days ago and he's still lightly raced on turf; respected. |

STAR STUDIED took a step forward from his debut success to score in comfortable style under a penalty at Kempton in March of last year. James Tate's colt now makes his handicap debut on his comeback and as long as he can transfer his form to turf, he could prove very hard to beat. Quiet Resolve finished a close-up third at Hamilton on his latest outing and is likely to be thereabouts off an unchanged mark. Rhythm Master is next best.

The unbeaten STAR STUDIED looks a useful prospect for handicaps and may well be able to strike again on his comeback to make it 3-3.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (7) (7/2 +30%)Best Adventure |
7/2(+30%) | (7) Best Adventure 7/2, Poorly drawn fourth beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap over 9f at Epsom latest; significant jockey booking; up in trip, should suit; likely more in the locker, serious player Stayed on well for 4th over 8.5f at Epsom; the step up in trip could be just what he needs. |
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2nd (2) (9/1 -64%)Venezuelan |
9/1(-64%) | (2) Venezuelan 9/1, Weak in the market fourth beaten 3 1/4l in a novice over 8f at Southwell latest off a layoff; steadily progressive; up in trip, should suit; on workable opening mark, big player Has shown promise over 1m on AW; this handicap newcomer is in good hands to progress. |
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3rd (9) (33/1 -136%)Squires Treaty |
33/1(-136%) | (9) Squires Treaty 33/1, Ideally suited by trip beaten 1 1/2l off 58 at Yarmouth last time bouncing back to form upped to 1m2f; vulnerable to improvers but decent each way claims 0-10 but third over 1m2f at Yarmouth last month and he's an each-way possible. |
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4th (6) (11/2 +21%)Kentucky River |
11/2(+21%) | (6) Kentucky River 11/2, Looked to want further well beaten in a novice over 7f at Wolverhampton latest off a layoff; in good form prior; back up in trip a big positive; much better expected, could figure Camelot half-brother to Melbourne Cup winner who could relish this handicap debut trip. |
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5th (8) (14/1 -115%)String Of Pearls |
14/1(-115%) | (8) String Of Pearls 14/1, Ran to form fourth beaten 10l in a maiden over 9f at Wolverhampton latest in November; up in trip, should stay; feared from shrewd stable but not on obviously lenient opening mark The type Sir Mark Prescott excels with; could be a big improver up in trip on h'cap debut. |
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6th (3) (13/2 -8%)Bryant |
13/2(-8%) | (3) Bryant 13/2, Raced freely 5 1/4l third in a maiden over 11f at Newbury most recent run; drop back down in trip a positive; on workable opening mark, serious contender Could do with settling better but he has a fair opening mark and is not ruled out. |
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7th (4) (11/4 +50%)Mighty Boy |
11/4(+50%) | (4) Mighty Boy 11/4, Ideally suited by trip beaten 3 1/4l off 78 at Sandown last time on handicap debut; conditions suit; needs bit more but in the mix Creditable fourth on handicap debut at Sandown and the third has won since; chance. |
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8th (5) (28/1 -12%)Chesneys Charm |
28/1(-12%) | (5) Chesneys Charm 28/1, Raced freely beaten 9l in a handicap over 12f at Chester last time; 1m2f should suit better than 1m4f; each way shout Runner-up over 1m1f at Musselburgh then faded over 1m4f at Chester; not discounted at 1m2f. |
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9th (1) (9/2 +10%)White Chapel Road |
9/2(+10%) | (1) White Chapel Road 9/2, Probably needed race fourth beaten 7l in a handicap over 7f here latest; trainer in form; up in trip, may suit; should come on a fair bit for latest, player Could improve for last month's reappearance run here and he's not ruled out now up in trip. |

This is competitive and only a tentative vote can go to STRING OF PEARLS. The Study Of Man filly has shown promise in three starts on the all-weather, but switching to turf and going handicapping for the first time could make all the difference. An opening mark of 77 doesn't appear too harsh for Kentucky River and he is another who ought to progress, while Mighty Boy, who was far from discredited when ridden by an apprentice at Sandown latest, could also figure.

String Of Pearls is very interesting but this could go to BEST ADVENTURE who stayed on well for fourth over 8.5f at Epsom last time.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (7) (85/40 +15%)Bumpy Evans |
85/40(+15%) | (7) Bumpy Evans 85/40, Well backed when landing a handicap by 2l off 79 over 2m3f at Ffos Las last time; longer trip should suit; progressive; chance Ended last season with two wins (2m4f/2m3f); up in trip today; still unexposed under rules. |
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2nd (4) (4/1 -33%)Another Lord |
4/1(-33%) | (4) Another Lord 4/1, Travelled well when landing a handicap by 6 1/2l off 89 at Ffos Las last time reversing form with previous conqueror; may struggle up 9lb in better race Hiked up 9lb for last month's soft-ground win but still lightly raced over fences. |
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3rd (5) (13/2 -8%)Mrs Tabitha |
13/2(-8%) | (5) Mrs Tabitha 13/2, Probably needed race second beaten 10l in a handicap chase here latest; pulled clear of remainder that day; quick ground suits; strong claims with improvement likely Ran big race when second over C&D on chasing debut but this quirky mare comes with risk. |
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4th (6) (4/1 +50%)Yes And Yes |
4/1(+50%) | (6) Yes And Yes 4/1, Yard won this last year; scored by 2 1/2l off 80 over 2m3f at Chepstow three starts back; given too much to do when placed off 1lb higher last time; longer trip should suit; can run well Both runs since 2m3f Chepstow win in March were very respectable; back up in trip here. |
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5th (2) (18/1 +28%)Walking The Walk |
18/1(+28%) | (2) Walking The Walk 18/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase here latest where went too fast; second run after wind op; best watched back from lay off Third on first two stable starts but pulled up the next twice; returns from 200-day break. |
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|F| (3) (6/1 -33%)The Dark Edge |
6/1(-33%) | (3) The Dark Edge 6/1, Travelled well when scored by 3/4l off 92 over 3m2f at Warwick penultimate start; second beaten 2l off 97 last time pulling clear with winner; hurdles form franked; big player on chase debut Ended last season in very good form over hurdles; contender on this chasing debut. |
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|PU| (1) (8/1 +0%)Carrigmoorna Rowan |
8/1(+0%) | (1) Carrigmoorna Rowan 8/1, Below par comfortably held in a handicap chase over 2m4f at Warwick last time; cheekpieces first time; not proven trip; fair mark on hurdle form but yet to take to chasing Safely held in first two chases; eased in grade with cheekpieces tried here. |

Bumpy Evans has triumphed in two of his three starts over fences since he reverted to racing under Rules and is respect in his hat-trick bid. However, this is deeper and it would be no surprise to see ANOTHER LORD kick on after readily breaking his chasing duck at Ffos Las. Raised 9lb for last month's facile victory, Mickey Bowen's gelding has the scope to progress a lot further in this discipline. The Dark Edge and Yes And Yes are others with chances.

Perhaps the answer will be chasing debutant THE DARK EDGE, who ended last season in very good form over hurdles.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments | |
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1st (9) (7/1 -17%)Our Soldier |
7/1(-17%) | (9) Our Soldier 7/1, Ran to form second beaten 4l in a handicap hurdle at Bellewstown latest where showed willing attitude; worth marking that up; probably bit to come Recent Bellewstown handicap debut second makes him a player with likely more to offer. |
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2nd (6) (4/1 +11%)Duke Silver |
4/1(+11%) | (6) Duke Silver 4/1, Fell in a handicap hurdle over 2m6f at Thurles latest when still looked big threat; progressive; likes the track; off a short-break; contender if stamina holds up First attempt at 3m here and 5yo could still have more to offer. |
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3rd (1) (11/2 +45%)Birmingham Alabama |
11/2(+45%) | (1) Birmingham Alabama 11/2, Ideally suited by trip when scored by a head off 113 at Leopardstown three starts back; fell in a handicap hurdle latest; raced lazily here previously; up in trip; each way claims Early faller at Punchestown festival; drops in grade and top-weight respected. |
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4th (11) (10/1 +38%)To The Wire |
10/1(+38%) | (11) To The Wire 10/1, Yard won this last year; bit too much to do fourth beaten 22l in a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Fairyhouse latest; should come on for that; longer trip a plus; usually held up; in the mix Mildly encouraging handicap debut last month; potential for more now upped in trip. |
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5th (10) (18/1 -13%)Juniper Hill |
18/1(-13%) | (10) Juniper Hill 18/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Leopardstown latest; off a short-break; bit to find and stable holds stronger claims Tipperary soft-ground winner has regressed since; hard to fancy. |
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6th (12) (9/1 -6%)Mickey Cohen |
9/1(-6%) | (12) Mickey Cohen 9/1, Ideally suited by trip 5l third in a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Down Royal most recent run; trainer in form; up in trip; probably bit to come if stamina holds up but that is a concern Down Royal handicap debut okay; stamina concerns at this longer trip. |
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7th (4) (10/1 -54%)Potters Party |
10/1(-54%) | (4) Potters Party 10/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase over 2m5f at Fairyhouse latest; up in trip; top jockey back on board; inconsistent; thrown in on chase form; can make presence felt Lost action when pulled up at Fairyhouse latest; first run over hurdles in over 2 years. |
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8th (8) (40/1 -233%)Custers Mistake |
40/1(-233%) | (8) Custers Mistake 40/1, Probably needed race comfortably held in a handicap chase over 2m4f at Bangor-on-Dee last time; up in trip; good mark on old form; needs to prove ability remains Better for recent chase comeback run, trip-ground to suit back hurdling. |
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9th (14) (20/1 +20%)Southgate Avenue |
20/1(+20%) | (14) Southgate Avenue 20/1, Below par down the field in a handicap hurdle over 2m at Cork most recent; generally out of form; step up in trip should suit; bit to find Will need to find major improvement for this step up in trip to feature; 2lb wrong. |
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10th (2) (12/1 -20%)Heliko Conti |
12/1(-20%) | (2) Heliko Conti 12/1, Below par comfortably held in a beginners chase chase over 2m7f at Kilbeggan last time; inconsistent; well treated on these terms on chase form; chance in open race Back from chasing, probably wants easier ground. |
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|PU| (7) (6/1 -50%)Cullig |
6/1(-50%) | (7) Cullig 6/1, Well treated at weights when scored by 20l off 84 over 3m1f at Cork three starts back; came clear with unexposed rival last time; better ground a plus; can make amends Much improved stayer of late; goes on the ground, major player again. |
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|PU| (3) (7/1 +22%)Tranquil Sea |
7/1(+22%) | (3) Tranquil Sea 7/1, Below par fourth beaten 21l in a handicap hurdle over 2m6f at Fairyhouse latest; up in trip; better ground a plus; each way claims for local yard with fine record here Blunder ended his chances at Fairyhouse on return; entitled to improve so don't rule out. |
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|PU| (13) (22/1 +12%)Kinturk Maggie |
22/1(+12%) | (13) Kinturk Maggie 22/1, Travelled well well beaten in a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Fairyhouse latest where made move too soon; up in trip; bit to find Little appeal unless step up in trip and quicker ground brings major improvement. |

CULLIG scored in runaway fashion on her first handicap start at Cork and has finished runner-up on both outings since. The half-sister to Cheltenham Festival winner Commander Of Fleet probably has further scope for improvement. Duke Silver won over 2m4f here last autumn and is a danger to all if staying this extra half-mile, while Birmingham Alabama won over 3m at Leopardstown earlier this year and remains on a competitive mark. The Paul Nolan-trained pair Heliko Conto and Tranquil Sea merit respect, while Potters Party reverts to hurdles after disappointing at the Fairyhouse Easter meeting.

Despite having gone up an aggregate of 20lb since her Cork win in March, CULLIG remains very much of interest and can score again
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (8) (5/6 +49%)My Cloud |
5/6(+49%) | (8) My Cloud 5/6, Suited by fast ground when landing a handicap by 3 1/2l off 80 at Ascot last time looking potentially Group class; trainer in form; can complete hat trick Well bred; proved well ahead of his opening mark at Ascot on reappearance; one to follow. |
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2nd (10) (11/1 +45%)Boyfriend |
11/1(+45%) | (10) Boyfriend 11/1, Not best trip beaten 1/2l off 83 at Goodwood last time; top course trainer; returning from long layoff; bit to find Has form claims but returns from 12-month absence; market instructive. |
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3rd (7) (9/1 0%)Ebt's Guard |
9/1(0%) | (7) Ebt's Guard 9/1, Benefited from positive ride scored by a neck off 92 here penultimate start; 13th beaten 9 1/4l off 96 last time where went far too fast; up in trip; bit to find off stiff looking mark Reappearance form, namely Spring Cup success, puts him in the picture back at Newbury. |
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4th (9) (11/2 +0%)Classic |
11/2(+0%) | (9) Classic 11/2, Raced freely beaten 2l off 88 here last time; finished well that day; generally consistent; top course trainer; feasible threat Gelded prior to encouraging effort in the Spring Cup over C&D on reappearance; in the mix. |
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5th (4) (33/1 -32%)Epictetus |
33/1(-32%) | (4) Epictetus 33/1, Below par comfortably held in Diomed Stakes (Group 3) over 9f at Epsom last time; generally out of form since 2023 Thoroughbred win; returning from long layoff; bit to find Smart on his day for the Gosdens but form dipped sharply last year; stable debut. |
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6th (5) (12/1 +0%)English Oak |
12/1(+0%) | (5) English Oak 12/1, Below par down the field in a handicap over 7f at Ascot most recent where never got going; generally out of form; usually held up; up in trip; 2024 Buckingham Palace winner; track should suit; squeak Won over 7f at Royal Ascot last year, continuing his progress; inconsistent since. |
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7th (11) (25/1 +0%)Dutch Decoy |
25/1(+0%) | (11) Dutch Decoy 25/1, Raced freely beaten 10l in a handicap over 9f at Newmarket last time; saves best for that venue; generally out of form; down in trip; plenty more needed The oldest contender and hasn't returned in top form aged eight. |
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8th (6) (28/1 -12%)Kingdom Come |
28/1(-12%) | (6) Kingdom Come 28/1, Slowly away beaten 9l in a handicap at Thirsk last time; in good form prior; top jockey back on board; well treated on AW form; outside chance Finished last in the Thirsk Hunt Cup, taking turf record to 0-8; opposed. |
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9th (1) (16/1 -60%)Ancient Rome |
16/1(-60%) | (1) Ancient Rome 16/1, Winless in UK since landing a Chesterfield Cup by a length off 105 over 10f at Goodwood in August 2023; down the field most recent in Dubai; Graded winner in US; bit to find Regularly runs at Pattern level; sole handicap attempt resulted in a win off this mark. |
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10th (12) (22/1 -38%)Kitaro Kich |
22/1(-38%) | (12) Kitaro Kich 22/1, Raced freely when scored by 3/4l off 77 at Chelmsford penultimate start; up in trip; hugely progressive; top jockey booked; well treated on AW form; every chance Productive on AW this year; the unknown is whether he can transfer the form back to turf. |
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11th (3) (12/1 +0%)Crown Board |
12/1(+0%) | (3) Crown Board 12/1, Well beaten in Magnolia Stakes (Listed) over 10f at Kempton latest; should come on for that; in good form prior; down in trip; bit to find off stiff looking opening mark Lightly raced; has done well in two attempts at about 1m; interesting on handicap debut. |

MY CLOUD made a strong impression when scoring on his handicap debut at Ascot last month and even a 10lb rise might prove to be on the lenient side. Roger Varian's four-year-old could have lots more to offer and can continue his rise through the ranks. Ebt's Guard accounted for Classic (third) when victorious in the Spring Cup here two starts ago and can confirm that form to have a say. Of the remainder, Witch Hunter makes the most appeal.

There should be plenty of further progress to come from the well-bred MY CLOUD (nap), who is first choice ahead of Ancient Rome.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments | |
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1st (3) (10/3 +5%)Makaiah |
10/3(+5%) | (3) Makaiah 10/3, Has put in three good efforts in last three starts; needs a stiff test at this trip; possibilities In fine form, second at Sligo on latest when doing best work at the finish; up 3lb; player. |
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2nd (5) (8/1 -167%)Fine Print |
8/1(-167%) | (5) Fine Print 8/1, Started this year off averagely; has found form and won last two (14/16.5f); up 6lbs; down in trip; maiden on turf, but on the shortlist 6lb higher mark to contend with now after two Wolverhampton wins and he's 0-12 on turf. |
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3rd (9) (25/1 -127%)Bright Start |
25/1(-127%) | (9) Bright Start 25/1, In ok form this year; only win was back in 2021; behind Makaiah last time and likely will be again Closely matched with Makaiah on Dundalk fourth in March but has been regressive on turf. |
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4th (8) (6/1 +40%)Waystar |
6/1(+40%) | (8) Waystar 6/1, Scored on return in March; hasn't gone on since that and was down the field last time over what was probably an inadequate trip; back up in trip today; has a squeak 0-5 on turf; lesser effort on the AW on latest but trip and ground fine; considered. |
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5th (11) (16/1 +52%)Maxwell Smart |
16/1(+52%) | (11) Maxwell Smart 16/1, Generally out of form last year; well beaten when last seen hurdling in January; plenty of work to do Best efforts have been at this track, notably when third here last August off 49 over 1m6f. |
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6th (7) (8/1 -7%)Cleopatra's Needle |
8/1(-7%) | (7) Cleopatra's Needle 8/1, She has run two decent races over hurdles this year; just one win from 24 starts on the flat; work to do In fine form over hurdles with runner-up finishes at Fairyhouse & Bellewstown; big player. |
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7th (13) (25/1 +0%)Sunny Dude |
25/1(+0%) | (13) Sunny Dude 25/1, Generally out of form and needs to find plenty on his return; first-time cheekpieces Ran respectably in defeat at Dundalk a few times but well below that level since. |
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8th (1) (17/2 +29%)Red Secret |
17/2(+29%) | (1) Red Secret 17/2, Ran well on first three starts last year, before ending the season with a disappointing 13/14; returns now 2lbs lower; small chance Two AW wins in Britain; ran no race at Listowel when last seen; can go well fresh. |
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9th (2) (15/2 +32%)A Mere Bagatelle |
15/2(+32%) | (2) A Mere Bagatelle 15/2, Just four turf starts; is normally a jumper; won a hurdle in March; pulled up last time; needs to bounce back Handles a sound surface & Billy Lee is a top booking for yard that is ticking over nicely. |
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10th (10) (10/1 -11%)Highland Bells |
10/1(-11%) | (10) Highland Bells 10/1, Still seeking a first win; down the field on return; others make more appeal Now 2lb lower than course 2nd and possibly needed the run at Sligo on latest after a break. |
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11th (4) (11/1 -22%)Obama Army |
11/1(-22%) | (4) Obama Army 11/1, Went backwards in last three starts last year; new yard today; needs to rediscover best form, which would put him in the mix Hasn't won since British wins in 2023; market watch advised on first start for McGuinness. |
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12th (6) (20/1 -25%)Burvea |
20/1(-25%) | (6) Burvea 20/1, Has been hurdling on last three occasions; pulled up last time when keen; not won on the flat before; needs to find a bit Maiden hurdle winner pulled up at Fairyhouse last month & is 0-7 on the Flat; tongue-tied. |

A consistent filly of late, MAKAIAH can register a first career win. Having suffered an interrupted passage when runner-up at this track on her penultimate start, Gerard O'Leary's four-year-old again had to settle for minor honours at Sligo last time. Racing in a similar grade here, the daughter of Bated Breath looks sure to play a leading role under Joey Sheridan. Second over hurdles on her latest two outings, Cleopatra's Needle gained her sole win on the Flat at this venue and will be a serious threat if her stamina holds out. Recent dual all-weather winner Fine Print has every chance if able to replicate that form back on grass.

CLEOPATRA'S NEEDLE has been in good form over timber and won around here on return last year. She could take some beating
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3) (6/1 +20%)Darkness |
6/1(+20%) | (3) Darkness 6/1, Below par when down the field in a handicap over 8f at Newmarket last time and well below form last three starts; in the mix on last season's form but hasn't hinted at that this season On dangerous mark but he's lost his way and needs to turn things around. |
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2nd (5) (7/1 -17%)Desert Falcon |
7/1(-17%) | (5) Desert Falcon 7/1, Finished last season strongly with back-to-back wins, scoring off 79 at Ayr final start; open to improvement, acts on the ground, suits the trip and has run fresh previously, albeit in a lower grade Ended last season with two wins including over C&D; needs a close look on his return. |
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3rd (4) (9/1 -13%)It Just Takes Time |
9/1(-13%) | (4) It Just Takes Time 9/1, Ran to form beaten 3l off 87 over 6f at Doncaster last time; step up in trip should suit as last three wins have come around 7f; versatile going-wise; bang in the mix Three wins in the autumn and creditable fourth at Doncaster three weeks ago; possibilities. |
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4th (2) (22/1 -83%)Documenting |
22/1(-83%) | (2) Documenting 22/1, Game when scoring by 1/2l off 86 at Wolverhampton last time; returns here off an absence; admirable 12yo acts on the ground, retains plenty of ability but may just need this on reappearance 12yo who recorded his 12th win when scoring on AW in December; in the mix on return. |
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5th (1) (11/4 +39%)Probe |
11/4(+39%) | (1) Probe 11/4, Landed a handicap by a head off 86 at Chester last time over 7f; got further in Ireland but has shown best form with cut; still below highest winning mark; contender if handling this quicker Back to form with last-gasp win at Chester ten days ago; respected up 3lb. |
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6th (11) (33/1 +0%)Arecibo |
33/1(+0%) | (11) Arecibo 33/1, Well below form beaten 7 1/2l in a handicap over 5f at Pontefract last time; a smart sprinter in his heyday, this step up in trip looks a throw of the dice His last win was in 2021 and he's untried at this trip; opposable. |
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7th (9) (9/1 +0%)The Good Biscuit |
9/1(+0%) | (9) The Good Biscuit 9/1, Below par beaten 3 1/4l off 78 over 6f at Ripon last time; acts well on the ground but suits a sharp 6f and this step up in trip may just stretch stamina up in class Both wins were at 6f in July 2023 and he needs to find more at this new trip. |
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8th (6) (15/2 +0%)Liamarty Dreams |
15/2(+0%) | (6) Liamarty Dreams 15/2, Slightly impeded when beaten 2 1/4l off 83 at Chester last time behind Probe and gets a 3lb pull with that rival; in the mix on last season's form but quicker ground a concern Signs of a revival when fourth behind Probe at Chester and he's not ruled out. |
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9th (12) (6/1 +33%)Reidh |
6/1(+33%) | (12) Reidh 6/1, Raced too freely beaten 4l off 74 over 8f at Redcar last time; step back in trip should suit as both Irish wins came over 7f, including on the ground; needs to recapture that form On workable mark but he needs to rediscover his spark on this drop back in trip. |
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10th (8) (20/1 -150%)Federal Envoy |
20/1(-150%) | (8) Federal Envoy 20/1, Game when scored by a short-head off 76 at Southwell penultimate start; sixth beaten 3 1/4l off 78 last time; unproven on fast ground; not out of it but faces stronger opposition up in grade Record of 3-5 at Southwell but was only sixth there last time and he needs more progress. |
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11th (7) (11/1 +31%)Valentine Catcher |
11/1(+31%) | (7) Valentine Catcher 11/1, Slowly away beaten 8l in a handicap over 6f at Southwell last time and well below form last twice; may yet suit 7f, acts on the ground and possibilities for top course trainer on last season's form Won on handicap debut last August but he's been disappointing in three runs since. |
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12th (10) (40/1 -21%)D Flawless |
40/1(-21%) | (10) D Flawless 40/1, Going probably on fast side beaten 10l in a handicap at Wetherby on return and first start for new yard; sole win in a Class 5 maiden; may not relish fast ground Has found it tough going in handicaps and was in rear on stable debut at Wetherby. |

Probe regained the winning thread in this class at Chester last week and is likely to have his supporters off just 3lb higher. However, DESERT FALCON signed off his 2024 campaign with a double after supplementing a C&D triumph at Ayr in September. If the five-year-old returns in similar form, he may prove tough to beat. Documenting is another to watch out for.

The vote goes to PROBE, who got back in the groove with a strong-finishing win at Chester and remains well treated on his old form.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (8) (14/1 -75%)Rebel Path |
14/1(-75%) | (8) Rebel Path 14/1, Below par beaten 4l in a handicap at Ascot last time back on turf (behind Northcliff, now 5lb better off); probably bit better on AW but handles conditions; needs bit more Two 6f wins at Chelmsford this winter; finished behind reopposing rivals on last two runs. |
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2nd (6) (15/2 -36%)Fiscal Policy |
15/2(-36%) | (6) Fiscal Policy 15/2, Landed a handicap by a neck off 77 at Chelmsford last time; just about as effective on turf; 6f suits well; in the mix 5-11 since joining Ruth Carr; should continue to give a good account. |
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3rd (9) (14/1 +44%)Royal Musketeer |
14/1(+44%) | (9) Royal Musketeer 14/1, Below par beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap at Southwell last time; off a short-break; just about as effective on turf; lost way last twice following class 5 win in January, bit to prove An 11-week break looks a positive and his Newmarket record dictates he needs a close look. |
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4th (5) (16/5 +9%)Imperial Guard |
16/5(+9%) | (5) Imperial Guard 16/5, Well backed beaten 2l off 82 at Thirsk last time showing much more than on seasonal bow prior; conditions suit; went very close off same mark as today over CD in autumn, player Best RPR came over C&D; promising third latest on second run for M Dods; one to consider. |
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5th (2) (4/1 +11%)Aberama Gold |
4/1(+11%) | (2) Aberama Gold 4/1, Beaten 3 1/4l off 83 here last time upped to class 2 having knocked on doors in class 4 handicaps prior; conditions suit; admirably consistent, serious player Losing run stands at 22 but effective over C&D and on a competitive mark; each-way shout. |
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6th (1) (10/3 +0%)Northcliff |
10/3(+0%) | (1) Northcliff 10/3, Well treated at weights when securing a hat-trick by a neck off 80 at Ascot last time; trainer in form; enjoys making it; assessor probably still not caught up, solid claims for four-timer Completed hat-trick at Ascot last week (stable debut); contender despite a 4lb rise. |
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7th (7) (11/2 +66%)Eminency |
11/2(+66%) | (7) Eminency 11/2, Below par beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap at Ascot last time taking backward step; blinkers first time; significant jockey booking; bit to prove but not out of it off sliding mark Yet to shine in two runs after a wind op; new headgear today; should be well treated. |
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8th (3) (28/1 -133%)Batal Dubai |
28/1(-133%) | (3) Batal Dubai 28/1, Below par beaten 7l in a handicap over 7f at Lingfield last time; better form on AW; visor first time; 6f fine; off a short-break; bit to prove Chance on this winter's AW best but quiet the last twice and needs new visor to revive him. |
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9th (4) (18/1 +28%)Kiwano |
18/1(+28%) | (4) Kiwano 18/1, Raced freely well beaten in a handicap at Goodwood latest back in UK after poor spell in middle-east; conditions fine; on dangerous mark but no sign of exploiting it, lot to prove Talented but a major query over his current form; others look safer. |

Having recorded wins at Wetherby and Brighton on his final two starts for Michael Keady last month, NORTHCLIFF made the perfect start for his new yard when on target at Ascot recently. The son of Dandy Man has yet to exploit a mark this high but he is clearly thriving at present and might be up to the task. Aberama Gold might not be the force of old but this is an easier assignment than the heritage handicap he contested here a fortnight ago. Imperial Guard shouldn't be overlooked either.

Several possible winners but everything looks in place for a big run from the lightly weighted ROYAL MUSKETEER.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (9) (7/4 +68%)Barranco |
7/4(+68%) | (9) Barranco 7/4, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Market Rasen latest; tongue-tie first time; not proven trip; returning from a break; looks stable second string Pulled up on last four outings but still worth close look in market before stable debut. |
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2nd (6) (10/1 +17%)Jaitroplaclasse |
10/1(+17%) | (6) Jaitroplaclasse 10/1, Raced freely fourth beaten 15l in a handicap chase over 2m at Huntingdon latest; not proven trip; off a short-break; may find ground on the quick side Placed over C&D on heavy ground in February; not as good on good ground since, though. |
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3rd (2) (9/1 +25%)Intrepide Sud |
9/1(+25%) | (2) Intrepide Sud 9/1, Looked unenthusiastic well beaten in a handicap chase over 2m3f at Stratford latest; usually held up; drop in trip a plus; fair mark on hurdle form; not out of it Didn't jump well enough in first two chases but may yet get his act together over fences. |
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4th (8) (6/1 +25%)Greenrock Abbey |
6/1(+25%) | (8) Greenrock Abbey 6/1, Looked regressive fourth beaten 24l in a handicap chase over 2m5f at Hereford latest; down in trip; wants easier ground Regressive 9yo who became very disappointing last season; others preferred. |
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5th (3) (10/1 -11%)Nevendon |
10/1(-11%) | (3) Nevendon 10/1, Probably needed race well beaten in a handicap over 12f at Wolverhampton latest; up in trip; consistent last autumn on good ground; others better treated Made low-key return on Flat last month but was in good form over fences last autumn. |
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6th (1) (6/1 -50%)Famoso |
6/1(-50%) | (1) Famoso 6/1, Ran to form second beaten 9l in a handicap chase over 2m at Newton Abbot latest; sound surface suits; in the mix but needs good pace to aim at Six-time chase winner who is suited by good ground and largely consistent; respected. |
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7th (7) (16/1 -129%)Lahire |
16/1(-129%) | (7) Lahire 16/1, Yard won this last year; fell in a handicap chase over 2m at Sedgefield latest when beaten; consistent hurdler; fair mark on that form; could get easy lead; danger Quite well handicapped on hurdling form but was held before last-fence all on chase debut. |
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|PU| (4) (15/2 -67%)Flash In The Park |
15/2(-67%) | (4) Flash In The Park 15/2, Below par 5 1/4l third in a handicap chase over 2m at Warwick most recent run but worth marking that up considerably; latest form franked; 4lb below last winning mark; major player Back in form when third in first-time blinkers last month, under very positive ride. |

FLASH IN THE PARK made the frame in this class at Warwick last month and the assessor may have been kind to drop him 1lb. The seven-year-old competes off a career-low rating and could take full advantage. Famoso hasn't finished out of the top three in any of his last three outings and drops in grade so has to be taken seriously. Intrepide Sud is the pick of the remainder.

Last month's hurdle run was slightly disappointing but NEIGH BOTHA ran a big race in defeat over C&D two starts ago and gets the vote.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments | |
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1st (1) (4/9 +22%)Aspire Tower |
4/9(+22%) | (1) Aspire Tower 4/9, Yard has won 2 of last 4 runnings of race; ran to form beaten 9 1/4l in Handicap Chase (Listed) at Punchestown last time; classy hurdler; stable first string on jockey bookings; the one to beat Classy hurdler a bit of a slow learner over fences but this looks his for the taking. |
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2nd (5) (16/1 +36%)Ta Na La |
16/1(+36%) | (5) Ta Na La 16/1, Raced freely fourth beaten 3 1/2l in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown latest; good ground suits; more to come now chasing but this a big ask 109-rated hurdler faces a stiff task on chase debut and first run since October. |
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3rd (3) (3/1 -50%)Foxy Girl |
3/1(-50%) | (3) Foxy Girl 3/1, Yard has won 2 of last 4 runnings of race; raced freely fourth beaten 12l in a beginners chase chase over 2m1f at Cork latest where flattened out late; previous form franked; no forlorn stable second string Capable back up for Aspire Tower here although really wants it softer. |
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4th (2) (66/1 +18%)Arctic Skua |
66/1(+18%) | (2) Arctic Skua 66/1, Seemed to be on stiff mark back in trip; outclassed at Graded level prior; yet to show much; all to do Brought down halfway in Killarney handicap on Monday; up against it here. |
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|U| (4) (8/1 +33%)Rockstown Girl |
8/1(+33%) | (4) Rockstown Girl 8/1, Down the field in 'National Hunt' Mares' Novice Handicap Hurdle (Grade 2) over 2m5f at Newbury most recent; good ground key; drops in grade for chase debut; player Chase debut and good bit to find with a couple of these on hurdles rating. |

ASPIRE TOWER was a smart juvenile hurdler and has had a bit of a stop-start career over fences, including when placed behind Il Etait Temps. The selection opened his chasing account over C&D last month and, following a creditable fifth in a competitive handicap at the Punchestown Festival, appears the one to beat. Foxy Girl represents the same connections and the quite lightly-raced mare beat all bar favourite Olympic Man in a 2m4f Naas beginners chase on her penultimate start. Rockstown Girl has won twice over hurdles and appears best of the remainder.

Winner of a decent beginners' chase over C&D last month, this looks a good opportunity for ASPIRE TOWER
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (10) (15/2 -36%)Solar Army |
15/2(-36%) | (10) Solar Army 15/2, Scored by a length off 75 over 7f at Kempton penultimate start; second beaten 2l off 79 last time; significant jockey booking; not out of it Best form yet when second at Newmarket; should stay 1m and Ryan Moore rides. |
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2nd (7) (11/1 +56%)Gilet |
11/1(+56%) | (7) Gilet 11/1, Probably needed race beaten 3 1/4l off 83 over 7f at Newmarket last time; consistent prior; up in trip; bit to find Consistent at two; left the impression that his Newmarket return was needed. |
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3rd (4) (5/1 +44%)Regalian |
5/1(+44%) | (4) Regalian 5/1, Well backed 1/4l third in a novice at Southwell most recent run; still green that day; top course jockey; off a short-break; threat on handicap/turf debut First and third in novices; now gelded and open to considerable improvement. |
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4th (2) (22/1 -120%)Roman Centurion |
22/1(-120%) | (2) Roman Centurion 22/1, Ideally suited by trip when winning a maiden at Yarmouth by 3/4l last time; steadily progressive; fast ground suits; more needed to defy stiff opening mark Justified some market confidence when flooring the Wood Ditton runner-up at Yarmouth. |
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5th (12) (11/1 +56%)Happy Banner |
11/1(+56%) | (12) Happy Banner 11/1, Probably needed race beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap at Newmarket last time; form of AW novice win had knocks; usually consistent; not proven trip; probably bit to come 2yo winner; weak in the betting when beaten about 6l in a Newmarket handicap. |
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6th (1) (9/1 -13%)Dante's Lad |
9/1(-13%) | (1) Dante's Lad 9/1, Probably needed race beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap at Newmarket last time; form of nursery win franked; more needed to defy top weight Fifth of eight at Newmarket after a break; that was competitive but so is this. |
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7th (11) (40/1 +20%)Well Enough |
40/1(+20%) | (11) Well Enough 40/1, Scored by 1/2l off 77 over 7f at Southwell penultimate start; eighth beaten 17l off 79 last time where failed to stay 1m; not proven trip; needs to improve March AW win looks dodgy form; offered little on stable debut when upped to 1m at Haydock. |
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8th (13) (10/1 -11%)General Admission |
10/1(-11%) | (13) General Admission 10/1, Appeared not to stay beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap over 10f at Newmarket last time; drop in trip a plus; fair mark on best AW form; should be thereabouts Has races in him off this mark and 1m2f appeared a stretch on handicap debut at Newmarket. |
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9th (3) (13/8 +70%)Nakeeb |
13/8(+70%) | (3) Nakeeb 13/8, Well backed when winning a maiden at Doncaster over 7f by 1/2l last time; steadily progressive; top course trainer; up in trip; fast ground suits; may contend Doncaster winner; going the right way and has plenty of potential to raise current mark. |
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10th (5) (15/2 +53%)Rogue Diplomat |
15/2(+53%) | (5) Rogue Diplomat 15/2, Raced freely beaten 4l off 86 over 7f at Newmarket last time; fast ground suits; form of previous win franked; up in trip; needs to improve to defy this opening mark Looked nice at Leicester and didn't appear overly at home on Newmarket undulations. |

Nakeeb got off the mark at the third time of asking at Doncaster earlier in the month and now makes his handicap debut off a possibly workable mark of 86. However, REGALIAN looks the more appealing option. William Haggas' three-year-old struck on his debut at Newcastle prior to finishing a respectable third under a penalty at Southwell. With the likelihood of more to come, the now-gelded son of Kingman can score. Solar Army is another to consider.

A competitive handicap. NAKEEB has progressed with each start and he seems to be well regarded by his top stable.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments | |
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1st (6) (22/1 -10%)Sunriseontheboyne |
22/1(-10%) | (6) Sunriseontheboyne 22/1, This trip might be a touch too far; may want it a little softer Solid claimer run last time but was behind some of these at Leopardstown in March. |
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2nd (2) (15/8 +46%)Dakota Blue |
15/8(+46%) | (2) Dakota Blue 15/8, Has shown plenty of promise in his four starts to date, including a fourth to The Lion In Winter; enjoyed the step up in trip when winning comfortably on return; should have more to offer now handicapping Won a C&D maiden on return and can improve from that; looks a bit player on handicap bow. |
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3rd (4) (11/10 +20%)Light As Air |
11/10(+20%) | (4) Light As Air 11/10, Placed on all three starts; looked very unlucky last time when second on handicap debut, flying home when clear ; is a half-brother to Continuous (St Leger winner); should be plenty more to come and is the one to beat Runner-up in a handicap at Leopardstown over this trip last time; raised 7lb; a big player. |
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4th (5) (8/1 -33%)Dahlia Noir |
8/1(-33%) | (5) Dahlia Noir 8/1, Behind Light As Air on penultimate start; dropped in trip and scored last time in a maiden; back up in trip Just over 3l behind Light As Air in a Leopardstown handicap; 1m Gowran maiden winner since. |
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5th (1) (16/1 -45%)Kibris |
16/1(-45%) | (1) Kibris 16/1, Ran in what looks a very strong G3 on return in March (four winners including Delacroix); didn't threaten there and was unable to justify favouritism last time; 10f might stretch him Disappointing twice this term; questions, especially on quick ground; tongue-tie goes on. |
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6th (3) (12/1 -100%)Dignam |
12/1(-100%) | (3) Dignam 12/1, Hasn't shown his best in two starts over 1m this year; this new longer trip looks the right move; down 3lbs Below form last three starts and needs to get back to his best raised in trip. |
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7th (7) (25/1 -79%)Heishybrid |
25/1(-79%) | (7) Heishybrid 25/1, Below par on return; down in trip should be fine; not without a chance Won a 7f Leopardstown maiden last summer but hasn't been as good since. |

Unlucky in running when second at Leopardstown on his reappearance, LIGHT AS AIR can gain compensation. The Aidan O'Brien-trained colt was travelling easily with nowhere to go over a furlong out, before flashing home late to get within half a length of the winner. With the form of that race having been well boosted subsequently, this Irish Derby entrant looks well handicapped, despite a 7lb rise. It will be disappointing if he can't exploit a mark of 86 before stepping up in grade. C&D maiden winner Dakota Blue rates the main threat. Johnny Murtagh's gelding won with a bit in hand on his most recent visit here. Curragh maiden winner Kibris will find this easier than recent assignments.

Having got to run in a handicap last time after only two qualifying runs, LIGHT AS AIR(nap) was an unlucky loser and can make amends.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1) (5/1 +29%)Capital Guarantee |
5/1(+29%) | (1) Capital Guarantee 5/1, Bit in hand when scored by 3l off 69 over 7f at Catterick on penultimate start, first win since 2023; well below that off a 5lb rise last time; not proven over 8f but has winning partner back on board Back after wind surgery with win at Catterick but was disappointing next time. |
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2nd (9) (10/1 -11%)Yaajooz |
10/1(-11%) | (9) Yaajooz 10/1, Probably needed the race when beaten 3 1/2l off 74 at Pontefract off a long absence; sole win over C&D off 72 on good to firm; possibilities His win was over C&D and he reappeared with a fair third at Pontefract; in the mix. |
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3rd (14) (10/1 -43%)Visibility |
10/1(-43%) | (14) Visibility 10/1, Landed C&D handicap by a head off 57 here last time out, a career-low mark; better form on AW; gets further, has won on the ground and a chance off a 3lb higher mark Swooped late to beat Mount King over C&D 14 days ago and a 3lb rise looks fair; respected. |
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4th (3) (18/1 -13%)Tele Red |
18/1(-13%) | (3) Tele Red 18/1, Ran to form beaten 3l off 75 over 10f at Doncaster last time; down in trip here but three of five wins over 8f; appreciates cut but has handled faster ground; may just need the run on return Versatile sort who is on a workable mark and needs watching in market on his return. |
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5th (8) (16/1 +52%)Siam Fox |
16/1(+52%) | (8) Siam Fox 16/1, Below par when well beaten at Southwell on last start; returns here off an absence but acts well on the ground and has run well fresh previously One of two runners for the yard and he needs checking in market back from a break. |
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6th (12) (28/1 -12%)Electric Avenue |
28/1(-12%) | (12) Electric Avenue 28/1, Fourth beaten 4l in a handicap over 9f at Wolverhampton last time out; step back in trip should suit and acts on the ground, but needs more to contend Won on stable debut in December but she's not gone on from that and others are preferred. |
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7th (5) (7/1 -27%)Orbaan |
7/1(-27%) | (5) Orbaan 7/1, Beaten favourite off 73 over 9f at Epsom last time out; much better than this grade in his heyday; acts on the ground; won off 81 last season and can't be ignored off this lowly mark Runner-up at Epsom latest and could be a big factor if he gets a good pace and some luck. |
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8th (10) (8/1 +11%)Carnival Zain |
8/1(+11%) | (10) Carnival Zain 8/1, Ran to form beaten 1 1/2l off 70 here on return; acts on the ground, races off career-low mark and a former C&D winner, but all five wins came in 2022 On long losing run but he ran well over C&D on his recent return; possibilities. |
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9th (11) (40/1 -100%)Temper Trap |
40/1(-100%) | (11) Temper Trap 40/1, Ran to form beaten 2l off 66 here last time out; majority of wins have come in Class 6 events, last five wins have come with plenty of cut in the ground and all wins off lower marks Good fifth over C&D two weeks ago but his last five wins have been in the mud. |
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10th (13) (18/5 +40%)Mount King |
18/5(+40%) | (13) Mount King 18/5, Beaten a head off 60 here last time; represents top course trainer, has handled faster ground, former C&D winner and only once out of the first two in one of four course starts over 8f Had near-miss behind Visibility over C&D two weeks ago and he should make another bold bid. |
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11th (6) (18/1 +36%)Bass Player |
18/1(+36%) | (6) Bass Player 18/1, Probably needed race when well beaten at Yarmouth on return; in good form on the AW before that over extended 8f; acts on the ground but two of three wins at Wolverhampton Ended 2024 with two AW wins and he may have needed his reappearance run; not ruled out. |
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12th (2) (13/2 +28%)Boy Douglas |
13/2(+28%) | (2) Boy Douglas 13/2, Second to stablemate in this last year off 73 on good to firm; probably needed the race at Redcar on seasonal return; 1lb above last winning mark but stable like this race and in the mix Well treated on best form last season but he needs to rediscover his spark. |

ORBAAN is clearly not the force of old, but the veteran showed more when second over an extended mile at Epsom last month and he could go one better here. Capital Guarantee, a stablemate of the selection, failed to fire at Musselburgh last time but is a player based on his previous Catterick success. Others to note are Visibility, Mount King and Temper Trap.

Top of the list is ORBAAN, who is well treated on his win in the Carlisle Bell last summer and was a good second at Epsom last month.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5) (7/1 -100%)Heather Honey |
7/1(-100%) | (5) Heather Honey 7/1, Ideally suited by trip when landing a handicap by 6l off 82 over 3m at Newcastle last time where very green; form had knocks but much more to come; chance Low-mileage mare who won pretty comfortably when upped to 2m7f last time out. |
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2nd (1) (15/8 +6%)Aazza |
15/8(+6%) | (1) Aazza 15/8, Landed a handicap by 2l off 92 over 3m at Southwell last time where worth more than the winning margin; good ground suits; could prove tough to peg back Revitalised 9yo who ended last season with two wins; can't be ignored in current mood. |
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3rd (4) (6/4 +33%)Strolling Along |
6/4(+33%) | (4) Strolling Along 6/4, Did not get a clear run beaten 2l off 90 over 2m5f at Huntingdon last time; that very strong form for grade and franked since; step up in trip should suit; leading contender Close third of 14 on last month's handicap debut; up from 2m4f today; still has potential. |
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4th (6) (7/1 +42%)After Many Days |
7/1(+42%) | (6) After Many Days 7/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase over 3m at Warwick latest where forced wide throughout; not proven trip; off a short-break; easy to look elsewhere Pulled up on chase debut and now back over hurdles; others have much less to prove. |
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|PU| (3) (13/2 +7%)Izzy's Grey |
13/2(+7%) | (3) Izzy's Grey 13/2, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter latest where failed to handle track; in good form here prior; tongue-tie first time; minor chance Placed twice over C&D at end of last season but returns here after a lacklustre effort. |

AAZZA successfully completed a double when going in by two lengths in this grade at Southwell last month. Paul Robson's nine-year-old only has a 5lb higher rating to contend with and looks the one to beat. Heather Honey justified favouritism in comfortable fashion at Newcastle on her most recent start and holds an obvious chance, while Strolling Along is another to keep an eye on.

After winning quite stylishly over this trip at Newcastle six weeks ago, HEATHER HONEY is selected to overcome a 6lb rise.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments | |
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1st (6) (14/1 -17%)Riggs |
14/1(-17%) | (6) Riggs 14/1, Landed a handicap by 3l off 95 over 3m at Downpatrick last time reversing form with previous conqueror; probably bit to come but needs it off revised mark Recent Downpatrick winner up 7lb so needs to find more but ground remains in his favour. |
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2nd (10) (9/2 +18%)Western Model |
9/2(+18%) | (10) Western Model 9/2, Below par well beaten in a handicap chase over 2m5f at Leopardstown latest unsuited by way race developed behind stablemate; generally out of form; usually held up; longer trip a plus; well treated on hurdle form; interesting Chase form underwhelming but age on his side and 9lb lower than over hurdles. |
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3rd (15) (14/1 +13%)Thehairyfella |
14/1(+13%) | (15) Thehairyfella 14/1, Ran to form down the field in a handicap chase over 2m7f at Ballinrobe most recent; generally out of form; up in trip; plenty more needed even off bottom weight Low-grade maiden back with Gordon Ellliott; 2lb wong and lacks a recent run. |
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4th (14) (4/1 +50%)Kiln Time |
4/1(+50%) | (14) Kiln Time 4/1, Ideally suited by trip when scored by a neck off 81 over 3m at Naas penultimate start; third beaten 11l off 86 last time having done plenty early; unexposed in this sphere; should run well Good form recently over hurdles; 2lb wrong on only second chase start but respected. |
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5th (12) (12/1 -9%)Cullenwaine |
12/1(-9%) | (12) Cullenwaine 12/1, Ran to form fourth beaten 13l in a handicap chase over 3m at Downpatrick latest; top jockey back on board; others arrive in better form Recent Downpatrick fourth leaves him with a bit to find with both Riggs and Jimli's Cave. |
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6th (5) (11/1 -10%)Pebble Bleu |
11/1(-10%) | (5) Pebble Bleu 11/1, Made too much use of comfortably held in a handicap hurdle over 3m at Bellewstown last time; usually consistent; significant jockey booking; flattered by Listed form; risky Front-runner with place claims at least back chasing. |
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7th (11) (12/1 +14%)Jimli's Cave |
12/1(+14%) | (11) Jimli's Cave 12/1, Ran to form 12l third in a handicap chase over 3m at Downpatrick most recent run; longer trip a plus; enjoys sound surface; chance Creditable chase debut 3rd to Riggs at Downpatrick recently; place claims. |
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8th (1) (5/1 -25%)Vaureal |
5/1(-25%) | (1) Vaureal 5/1, Well backed second beaten 4l in a handicap chase over 2m5f at Fairyhouse latest; steadily progressive; tongue-tie first time; probably bit to come if stamina holds up over the longer trip First attempt at this extended trip and tongue-tie fitted; ideally wants easier ground. |
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9th (9) (12/1 +52%)Redzy Rocco |
12/1(+52%) | (9) Redzy Rocco 12/1, Below par well beaten in a handicap hurdle over 2m6f at Down Royal latest; generally out of form; not proven trip; open to marked improvement now chasing but needs it 0-6 hurdling, safely held in handicaps of late; of limited appeal here on chase debut. |
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10th (3) (25/1 -108%)The Dabbler |
25/1(-108%) | (3) The Dabbler 25/1, Looked to want further beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap chase at Fairyhouse last time where let down by jumping; well treated on old form; may just need this Needs to improve on recent efforts but trip/ground ideal. |
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11th (13) (16/1 +52%)Free Parking |
16/1(+52%) | (13) Free Parking 16/1, Down the field in a handicap hurdle over 3m at Cork most recent; generally out of form; usually held up; not proven trip; open to marked improvement now chasing but bit to prove 1lb wrong here on chase debut and hard to see him making an impact. |
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|PU| (4) (10/1 +29%)Shantou Princess |
10/1(+29%) | (4) Shantou Princess 10/1, Well backed when landing a handicap hurdle by 5l off 94 over 3m at Punchestown in December; well beaten latest; yet to take to chasing; better ground a plus but needs more Chase form so far on much softer ground; potential improver on handicap debut. |
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|PU| (8) (12/1 +0%)Lets Do This |
12/1(+0%) | (8) Lets Do This 12/1, Raced freely 7l third in a handicap hurdle over 2m6f at Galway most recent run; returning from long layoff; consistent hurdler; longer trip a plus; threat if fit and ready to go Absent since September, straight into handicap company for chase debut. |

KILN TIME stays well and beat the progressive Cullig in a 3m Naas handicap hurdle on his penultimate start. He backed that up with a placed effort in a similar event at Cork and is taken to leave a disappointing run on his only previous start over fences behind over this more suitable trip. Riggs had Jimli's Cave and Cullenwaine over 11 lengths behind in third and fourth respectively when scoring over just short of 3m at Downpatrick earlier this month. Others to consider include Vaureal, Pipers Boreen and Pebble Bleu.

Preference is for the top-weighted VAUREAL, who could get this extended trip on the better ground
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1) (1/1 +38%)Miss Goldfire |
1/1(+38%) | (1) Miss Goldfire 1/1, Given fine ride from front when winning a novice hurdle at Fontwell over 2m6f by 6l last time; steadily progressive; threat back in a handicap Confidence-boosting Fontwell mares' novice win latest (2m5f); longer trip is no issue.. |
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2nd (4) (13/2 -44%)Stylia |
13/2(-44%) | (4) Stylia 13/2, 11l third in a handicap hurdle over 3m1f at Plumpton most recent run; worth marking that up as got racing early; form had knocks; blinkers first time; squeak Better for the return to this sort on handicap debut latest, but mark still on high side.. |
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3rd (2) (11/1 -175%)Chatshow Host |
11/1(-175%) | (2) Chatshow Host 11/1, Hinted at revival 4 1/4l third in a handicap hurdle at Bangor-on-Dee most recent run; not fully exposed as a stayer; can go well Back to form with last month's Bangor third; quicker ground not a plus in the past.. |
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4th (5) (9/2 -13%)Leader Wing |
9/2(-13%) | (5) Leader Wing 9/2, Did not get a clear run beaten 3/4l off 85 over 3m2f at Kelso last time where outstayed late; progressive; sound surface suits; down in trip; contender Fourth in slowly run 3m2f affair latest; consistent granted good ground at the moment.. |
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5th (6) (11/2 +66%)Tis But A Scratch |
11/2(+66%) | (6) Tis But A Scratch 11/2, 8 1/2l third in a handicap hurdle here most recent run suited by aggressive ride; sound surface suits; more needed Neck second in this race last year from further out of the weights; chance on that basis.. |
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6th (3) (16/1 +0%)Hardy Buck |
16/1(+0%) | (3) Hardy Buck 16/1, Comfortably held in a handicap hurdle over 2m at Plumpton last time; inconsistent; visor first time; step up in trip a plus; outside chance Doesn't always finish strongly; have to hope visor helps him tease out resources longer.. |

MISS GOLDFIRE built on a string of creditable efforts in handicaps when returning to novice company and scoring at Fontwell last month. The six-year-old is capable of further progression with the extra furlong unlikely to be an issue. Leader Wing was beaten less than a length into fourth at Kelso over 3m2f and is likely to go well dropping in trip. Others to note are Stylia and Chatshow Host.

The confidence boost of her novice win may enable MISS GOLDFIRE to kick on now, ahead of last year's second Tis But A Scratch.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments | |
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1st (9) (1/2 +45%)Scandinavia |
1/2(+45%) | (9) Scandinavia 1/2, Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; looked green on first two starts (one place behind Delecroix on debut); hung when a disappointing favourite on last start; up in trip; on the shortlist Repeat of his best efforts will make him difficult to beat for a yard in tremendous fettle. |
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2nd (3) (8/1 +50%)Carthusian |
8/1(+50%) | (3) Carthusian 8/1, 34,000 euros Lope De Vega colt; half-brother to Sacred Oath (10.5f winner); dam was pretty handy over 1m (Listed winner) and half-sister to a number of good winners; appeals By a leading sire and cost E340,000 as a yearling; one to consider if strong in the market. |
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3rd (8) (18/1 -64%)Master Vintner |
18/1(-64%) | (8) Master Vintner 18/1, 16,000gns Mastercraftsman gelding; half-brother to Bosh (useful 6f winner) and Mayo Neighs (good 5/6f winner); dam a 7f winner and related to G3 winner Ellthea and Von Blucher (6.5-8f winner, Listed second) By a quality sire and plenty of winners in the family; could run well. |
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4th (5) (10/1 +9%)Edelak |
10/1(+9%) | (5) Edelak 10/1, Slowly away and well beaten on debut; half-brother to Emiyn (winner from 8-18.5f); can do better Beaten 11.5l by stablemate Dakota Blue in a C&D maiden; needs a fair bit more. |
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5th (6) (14/1 +30%)Happy Pharoah |
14/1(+30%) | (6) Happy Pharoah 14/1, Yard won this last year; 23l behind on debut; likely to improve, but might find this a bit tough Beaten a long way on debut at Cork on soft ground; can do better but still best watched. |
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6th (4) (28/1 -133%)Down To Business |
28/1(-133%) | (4) Down To Business 28/1, 14,000gns Ghaiyyath colt; half-brother to Lord Uhtred (7f winner) and Andulusian Star (7f winner); dam a maiden half-sister to the extremely smart Mecca's Angel (10-time 5f winner, including two G1s), Markaz (6f G3 winner) and Sir Oliver (handy from 5-7f) By a promising young sire and a fine damline; seems to be yard's second string. |
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7th (7) (4/1 -78%)Kilcrea Rock |
4/1(-78%) | (7) Kilcrea Rock 4/1, Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; second in a Leopardstown maiden on soft ground (1m); below par there last time over 10f (good); might want a bit more cut to be seen to best effect, but can't rule out Beaten 6.5l on reappearance over this trip by a subsequent Listed runner-up; can go close. |
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8th (10) (150/1 -200%)Alexa Next |
150/1(-200%) | (10) Alexa Next 150/1, Made little impression on debut; has work to do Beaten 17l on debut at Cork over this trip and huge improvement is required. |
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9th (1) (125/1 -56%)Blackjack Hills |
125/1(-56%) | (1) Blackjack Hills 125/1, Well beaten in two maiden starts to date; needs more Well beaten in two maidens including over C&D on debut; handicaps will suit better. |
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10th (2) (300/1 -650%)Buck Lake |
300/1(-650%) | (2) Buck Lake 300/1, 2,500 euros Gregorian gelding; half-brother to the average Autumnal Breeze (5f winner); dam related to a few decent winners Comes from a decent damline but cost only 2,500euros as a yearling; hooded; best watched. |

Irish Derby entrant SCANDINAVIA can make a winning reappearance. The Aidan O'Brien-trained colt reached the frame on his first two starts as a juvenile before disappointing when sent off favourite at Doncaster. Almost certainly better than that latter run suggests, the son of Justify can get off the mark under Wayne Lordan. Kilcrea Rock travelled nicely before weakening late on on his return at Leopardstown last month. Sure to be straighter with the benefit of that outing, the Joseph O'Brien-trained colt has decent claims. With Johnny Murtagh's horses tending to improve for a run, Edelak can get closer than on his debut here.

Though he lacks a run this year, SCANDINAVIA can take this if running close to his best form of last year
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5) (10/3 +56%)Ocean Heights |
10/3(+56%) | (5) Ocean Heights 10/3, Slowly away beaten 5l in a handicap over 10f at Windsor last time; usually consistent; up in trip; well treated for revival Seems the years are catching up and he's some way down the pecking order. |
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2nd (6) (11/2 +21%)V Twelve |
11/2(+21%) | (6) V Twelve 11/2, Raced freely well beaten in a handicap hurdle over 2m at Hexham latest; usually consistent; decent flat form last term; down in trip; off a short-break; in the mix Often made the running under both codes and may again; on a competitive mark. |
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3rd (4) (3/1 0%)L'eagle Aid |
3/1(0%) | (4) L'eagle Aid 3/1, Beaten 3/4l off 67 over 1m5f at Ayr last time; winner at Catterick in good style prior; down in trip; leading claims if tuned up on reappearance Resumes on a workable mark having bumped into one when last seen; high on the shortlist. |
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4th (1) (4/1 -78%)Mariner |
4/1(-78%) | (1) Mariner 4/1, Completed a double when landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off 67 over 10f at Ripon last time; up in trip again; contender On a roll but often been inclined to pull hard and stamina is the question up another 3lb. |
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5th (2) (3/1 +33%)Fast Fred |
3/1(+33%) | (2) Fast Fred 3/1, Ran to form fourth beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap over 1m6f at Southwell latest; down in trip; unproven on fast ground; kept busy over the winter after landing a treble last year; chance Could have used some rain; 4lb above his highest successful mark, so needs a career-best. |
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6th (3) (28/1 -40%)Selwan |
28/1(-40%) | (3) Selwan 28/1, Ran to form beaten 3l off 70 at Wolverhampton last time; may not relish fast ground; without a UK win, but has dropped a long way in the handicap; risky Goes for another new yard after six months off; regressive since undergoing wind surgery. |

Mariner has to be respected following two wins in recent weeks, but he is unproven over this far and that is a concern. As a result, preference is for L'EAGLE AID, who was narrowly denied when last seen at Ayr in September and a 1lb rise should not prevent a bold bid on his return to action. Fast Fred is another to consider.

It would be a surprise were L'EAGLE AID not up to winning off this mark. The longer trip is the concern with Mariner.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (7) (14/1 -27%)So Grateful |
14/1(-27%) | (7) So Grateful 14/1, Well backed when scored by a short-head off 54 over 5f at Newcastle three starts back; ninth beaten 5l off 57 last time out on turf; four of five wins on the AW Didn't give his running after awkward start last time but no surprise if he bounces back. |
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2nd (12) (22/1 -10%)Hurstwood |
22/1(-10%) | (12) Hurstwood 22/1, Below form last twice; returns off a short-break; best form on the turf and acts on the ground; saves best for Ripon and Redcar but could outrun his price Hard to predict on AW this winter, below par last two starts; record at Thirsk is poor. |
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3rd (3) (10/3 +33%)Captain Vallo |
10/3(+33%) | (3) Captain Vallo 10/3, Ran to form when beaten 1l off 59 at Doncaster last time out; just one of five wins on turf, but acts on the track and acts on quick ground; contender Won over this trip at Newcastle in January and has remained in form; in the mix once more. |
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4th (11) (16/1 +68%)Juryman |
16/1(+68%) | (11) Juryman 16/1, Well held over 7f here last time off a long absence; generally out of form; sole win over 7f on soft ground; unproven on fast ground; makes little appeal Long time since he showed his form but had excuse on reappearance and can't be discounted. |
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5th (10) (40/1 -21%)Better |
40/1(-21%) | (10) Better 40/1, Slowly away and well held over 5f at Redcar last time out; generally out of form; best form on the AW; needs to improve Best efforts have come on Tapeta and his turf record (eight races) is not persuasive. |
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6th (2) (10/1 +38%)Kodi Red |
10/1(+38%) | (2) Kodi Red 10/1, Well held in fourth when beaten 7l in a handicap at Chelmsford last time out; below form last seven Flat starts, has to be taken very much on trust but on a winnable mark on past form Yet to find best form this season and needs to be revived by a return to turf. |
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7th (1) (7/2 +50%)Happier |
7/2(+50%) | (1) Happier 7/2, Below par when beaten 6l in a handicap over C&D last time out; inconsistent but has won on good to firm and not out of it on the pick of her form Below par this year but now down in grade; interesting in different headgear combination. |
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8th (5) (9/4 +44%)Waistcoat |
9/4(+44%) | (5) Waistcoat 9/4, Posted first win in a 6f handicap off 55 at Leicester last time out on first run at that trip, bucking all pedigree pointers; unproven on fast ground; up 3lb for that and respected at this unexpected trip Suited by drop to 6f when scoring at Leicester; may be capable of better yet; shortlisted. |
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9th (6) (12/1 +0%)Gis A Sub |
12/1(+0%) | (6) Gis A Sub 12/1, Denied a clear run when beaten 6 1/4l over 5f at Doncaster last time out; suits a sharp 6f and 1lb below last winning mark; good to firm a slight concern Went close on reappearance at Wolverhampton and was hampered early next time; respected. |
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10th (14) (22/1 -10%)John Kirkup |
22/1(-10%) | (14) John Kirkup 22/1, Slowly away beaten 1 1/4l off 45 over 5f at Redcar last time; close up and ran to form last twice but needs more; last win in 2023 10yo; arrives here after two respectable runs at Redcar; each-way possibilities. |
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11th (13) (40/1 -21%)Flavius Titus |
40/1(-21%) | (13) Flavius Titus 40/1, Probably needed race when beaten on Newcastle return last time; a pale shadow of the horse he once was, but the veteran is still capable on his day, posted back-to-back wins last summer Veteran who was last of 11 at Newcastle on belated reappearance; others appeal more.. |
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12th (4) (18/1 -29%)Ribble Radiant |
18/1(-29%) | (4) Ribble Radiant 18/1, Didn't get a clear run when beaten 5l over 7f here last time out; steps back in trip here for first run over 6f, a distance the filly doesn't appear to be crying out for 0-10 since debut win over 7.4f; David Allan jumps ship; others preferred. |
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13th (9) (18/1 +45%)Heroism |
18/1(+45%) | (9) Heroism 18/1, Didn't get a clear run when down the field at Leicester last time out; top course jockey booked but inconsistent and sole win on debut in 2022; others preferred 0-17 since debut win in August 2022; seems out of form and difficult to recommend. |

CALAFRIO met trouble in running when a length third as favourite over this distance at Nottingham and she could provide her supporters with some compensation. She has a good record here. Recent Leicester winner Waistcoat is an obvious danger off just a 3lb higher mark, with John Kirkup edging out Captain Vallo and Gis A Sub to be best of the rest.

It's hard to make a solid case for many of these, but HAPPIER drops in grade and should have no difficulty with the conditions.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments | |
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1st (6) (4/7 +62%)Hello Jean |
4/7(+62%) | (6) Hello Jean 4/7, Had benefited for debut experience second beaten 2l in a Mares bumper over 2m4f at Fairyhouse latest; down in trip; sets form standard; from top stable with fine bumper record; the one to beat Outstayed over 2m4f at Fairyhouse; one to beat now back in trip if handling quicker ground. |
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2nd (12) (4/1 +38%)Apples Jane |
4/1(+38%) | (12) Apples Jane 4/1, Below par 6 1/2l third in a Mares bumper at Kilbeggan most recent run; generally consistent; big danger Fair form; needs to improve to play a leading role, not sure this ground will suit. |
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3rd (9) (28/1 +0%)Miss Blanco |
28/1(+0%) | (9) Miss Blanco 28/1, Getaway mare; half-sister to Asian Master, very smart at 16f; tough enough task on debut Closely related to useful 2m hurdler Asian Master; interesting jockey booking on debut. |
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4th (11) (8/1 -23%)Sophia Rose |
8/1(-23%) | (11) Sophia Rose 8/1, Beaten 9 1/4l in a Mares bumper over 2m3f at Limerick on debut where far too keen; back in trip; outside chance Keen when a bit disappointing favourite on Limerick debut; more expected of here. |
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5th (2) (16/1 +0%)Backwithyourown |
16/1(+0%) | (2) Backwithyourown 16/1, Ran to form fourth beaten 7l in a Mares bumper at Kilbeggan latest; has experience edge; each way shout Kilbeggan fourth; more likely needed here but has to be considered. |
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6th (8) (16/1 +36%)Jetaway Nana |
16/1(+36%) | (8) Jetaway Nana 16/1, 10,000 euros Jet Away mare; yard best known for point exploits; watching brief advised Jet Away mare, from family of Cousin Vinny; market best guide on debut. |
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7th (7) (22/1 -57%)Howyasox |
22/1(-57%) | (7) Howyasox 22/1, Mount Nelson mare; good jockey booked; yard's sole winner this year was in bumpers; watch betting Newcomer worth a market check. |
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8th (10) (50/1 -52%)My Doyen |
50/1(-52%) | (10) My Doyen 50/1, Below par down the field in a Mares bumper over 2m3f at Limerick most recent; tongue-tie first time; down in trip; minor chance if back to level of debut form Down Royal promise not built on at Limerick; tongue-tie now tried. |
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9th (1) (33/1 +34%)Another Girl |
33/1(+34%) | (1) Another Girl 33/1, Well beaten in a Mares bumper over 2m4f at Fairyhouse only start; back in trip; lot to find Entitled to improve from Fairyhouse debut midfield finish and gets better ground here. |
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10th (4) (28/1 -40%)Evelyn |
28/1(-40%) | (4) Evelyn 28/1, Ideally suited by trip beaten 8l in a Mares bumper at Kilbeggan last time; bit to find Steady improvement in 3 bumpers but bit to find with Backwithyourown on Kilbeggan run. |
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11th (14) (66/1 +0%)Freeway |
66/1(+0%) | (14) Freeway 66/1, Jet Away filly; small yard without a winner this year; likely need more time Jet Away filly best watched on debut. |
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12th (5) (66/1 -65%)Foleville |
66/1(-65%) | (5) Foleville 66/1, 2,000 euros Casamento mare; half-sister to Shannon Falls, moderate at 16f; tongue-tie first time; best watched Cheaply bought Casamento mare tongue-tied for debut and likely best watched. |
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13th (13) (125/1 -279%)Faliraki |
125/1(-279%) | (13) Faliraki 125/1, Gustav Klimt filly; yard quiet just now; best watched Flat-bred probably best watched on debut. |

HELLO JEAN has been placed on both bumper outings this spring and gets the vote to open her account. The Willie Mullins-trained mare had Early Bird just over a length behind when third on debut at Leopardstown and may have just found 2m4f a shade too far when beating all bar Zanoosh at Fairyhouse last month. Apples Jane has been placed twice on varying ground conditions and had both Backwithyourown and Evelyn close behind when third at Kilbeggan last time. Howyasox and Miss Blanco are two newcomers to note with significant jockey bookings.

Outstayed when a clear second at Fairyhouse, HELLO JEAN (nap) could now take some beating back in trip, if handling quicker conditions
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1) (4/11 +79%)Walk On High |
4/11(+79%) | (1) Walk On High 4/11, Something in hand won a maiden hurdle at Newton Abbot over 2m3f by 3 1/2l last time; consistent; versatile ground wise; threat Back to his best for Newton Abbot win latest (2m3f, heavy); very different ground here.. |
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2nd (3) (3/1 -60%)Ilestdancingspirit |
3/1(-60%) | (3) Ilestdancingspirit 3/1, Second beaten a neck in a maiden hurdle over 2m5f at Market Rasen latest; that form franked; should come on for the run; steadily progressive; tough to beat Almost defied a 22-month absence at Market Rasen latest; return to good ground seems fine.. |
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3rd (2) (20/1 +0%)At Mangan Bridge |
20/1(+0%) | (2) At Mangan Bridge 20/1, Fourth beaten 6 1/4l in a conditions race over 3m at Dingley latest; back in trip; market should be best guide on hurdle debut Not really built on Irish point second (3m, good) over here subsequently; rules debut.. |
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4th (5) (14/1 -115%)Knightsbridge |
14/1(-115%) | (5) Knightsbridge 14/1, 28,000 euros Tirwanako gelding; tongue-tie first time; probaby best watched on debut and looks stable second string Present optimum may take more than a run to determine; tongue-tie fitted on debut.. |

WALK ON HIGH brings a solid level of form to proceedings and a 7lb penalty for his first victory at Newton Abbot shouldn't be enough to stop Harry Fry's gelding from following up. Ilestdancingspirit returned from a lengthy spell on the sidelines to be denied by a neck at Market Rasen in March and he should go well, while his stable companion Knightsbridge warrants a market check.

Take close Market Rasen second ILESTDANCINGSPIRIT to capitalise if the penalty and/or going compromise Walk On High sufficiently.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3) (5/6 +8%)Fast Track Harry |
5/6(+8%) | (3) Fast Track Harry 5/6, Ground probably too testing beaten 9 1/4l in Prospect Stakes (Listed) here last time; winner of competitive Novice prior on very promising debut; form franked from that; the one to beat Won at Newbury before stiff task when fifth in Listed race over C&D; leading form claims. |
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2nd (9) (15/8 +32%)Zubaru |
15/8(+32%) | (9) Zubaru 15/8, Runner-up beaten 4l in a novice at Newmarket only start; form franked from that race; tongue-tie first time; back from a wind-op; chance Shaped well when debut second at Newmarket in November; a likely player on his return. |
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3rd (12) (33/1 -136%)Minshaar |
33/1(-136%) | (12) Minshaar 33/1, Beaten 7 1/4l in a novice at Pontefract on modest debut last month; plenty more needed Green when a debut sixth at Pontefract; this daughter of Mohaather can build on it here. |
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4th (10) (50/1 -52%)Alfa Sea Breeze |
50/1(-52%) | (10) Alfa Sea Breeze 50/1, Beaten 5 1/4l in a maiden over 5f at Southwell on modest debut; up in trip; should improve Debut Southwell fifth in November for Craig Lidster; can take step forward for new yard. |
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5th (4) (100/1 +0%)Big Apple Jack |
100/1(+0%) | (4) Big Apple Jack 100/1, In need of the experience beaten 9l in a novice here last time when never able to land a blow on second start; hard to recommend Modest form in a pair of novices last month; he may do better once handicapping. |
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6th (5) (33/1 +67%)Brave Bob |
33/1(+67%) | (5) Brave Bob 33/1, Well beaten in a maiden over 7f here only start; back in trip; opposed back from a break Beat only one in maiden here in October; needs to take a major step forward on return. |
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7th (7) (16/1 +36%)Implied Volatility |
16/1(+36%) | (7) Implied Volatility 16/1, 20,000gns breeze-up purchase by Siyouni; full-brother to Let Life Happen, smart at 12f; may need this against more experienced rivals Son of Siyouni needs considering on his debut, especially if market vibes are positive. |
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8th (8) (13/2 -86%)Twilight Ice |
13/2(-86%) | (8) Twilight Ice 13/2, £160,000 Twilight Son colt; half-brother to Icecap, fair at 7f; dam very smart at 7f; could contend Twilight Son colt; noteworthy newcomer who is worth a market check. |
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9th (1) (50/1 +50%)Chief Of State |
50/1(+50%) | (1) Chief Of State 50/1, Beaten 5 1/4l in a maiden over 5f at Navan last time; up in trip; makes UK/stable debut; needs to improve Little show in a pair of 5f maidens in Ireland; has plenty to prove for his new stable. |
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10th (6) (80/1 -60%)Canaria Sun |
80/1(-60%) | (6) Canaria Sun 80/1, Raced freely comfortably held in a novice over 7f at Redcar last time; down in trip; difficult to fancy In need of experience when fifth at Redcar last time; could do better once handicapping. |

FAST TRACK HARRY struggled in Listed company on his final start last year but his previous success at Newbury suggests that he could be hard to stop at this level. Zubaru displayed plenty of promise when second on his racecourse bow at Newmarket in November and he could prove to be the main danger. Any market support for either of Glamorous Angela or Twilight Ice would have to be noted.

Clive Cox's FAST TRACK HARRY brings much the best form to the table and can quickly resume winning ways now he has his sights lowered.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (8) (9/2 +55%)De Tellers Fortune |
9/2(+55%) | (8) De Tellers Fortune 9/2, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Bangor-on-Dee latest where ground far too soft; inconsistent; probably bit to come on sound surface All his best form is on good ground, which he's not had in two of last three races. |
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2nd (7) (15/2 +17%)Imperial Alex |
15/2(+17%) | (7) Imperial Alex 15/2, Hinted at better second beaten 26l in a handicap chase over 2m4f at Bangor-on-Dee latest; just 1lb above last winning mark; should run well Not in the best of form winter just gone and shown a preference for slow ground. |
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3rd (2) (6/1 -20%)Champagnesuperover |
6/1(-20%) | (2) Champagnesuperover 6/1, Well treated at weights when landing a handicap by 3l off 117 over 3m1f at Hereford penultimate start; too much to do at sharp track latest; up in trip; well treated on old form; danger Hereford winner off 6lb lower; beaten in a claimer latest when up against it at weights. |
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4th (9) (15/2 -88%)Heroique De Maulde |
15/2(-88%) | (9) Heroique De Maulde 15/2, Travelled well when landing a handicap by 3 1/4l off 102 over 2m7f at Kelso last time; remains well treated on old form; good ground suits; may contend Pushed up 8lb for winning at Kelso (2m7f, good) but he was well on top. |
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5th (3) (7/1 -8%)Tiger Orchid |
7/1(-8%) | (3) Tiger Orchid 7/1, Probably needed race fourth beaten 9l in a handicap chase at Bangor-on-Dee latest; ran well for a long way that day; on last winning mark; contender Off last summer's winning mark and respectable effort back from a break at Bangor. |
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6th (4) (3/1 +14%)Earth Cry |
3/1(+14%) | (4) Earth Cry 3/1, Not given hard time beaten 3 1/2l off 120 at Ffos Las last time; hugely progressive hurdler prior; more to come if ridden more positively; go close Three-time hurdle winner; close third on chase debut after a lengthy break. |
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7th (5) (22/1 0%)Enjoy D'allen |
22/1(0%) | (5) Enjoy D'allen 22/1, Below par fourth beaten 23l in a handicap hurdle at Southwell latest on stable debut where went too fast; off a short-break; not the force of old; risky Winless since 2021 and finished well beaten over hurdles on stable debut. |
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|U| (6) (5/1 +17%)Muskoka |
5/1(+17%) | (6) Muskoka 5/1, Ran to form beaten 3l off 117 at Huntingdon last time left with too much to do; second run after wind op; not out of it if brushing up on jumping Continued to run well since winning by clear daylight at Hereford in December. |
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|PU| (1) (40/1 -82%)Mackenberg |
40/1(-82%) | (1) Mackenberg 40/1, Below par comfortably held in a handicap chase over 2m at Hereford last time; generally out of form; up in trip; off a short-break; bit to find and big stamina concerns Multiple winner at up to 2m5f but none since 2022 and the last year or so hasn't gone well. |

EARTH CRY progressed well over timber and returned from a break with a solid first attempt over the larger obstacles at Ffos Las. Neil Mulholland's charge is more than entitled to step forward from that effort and gets the vote ahead of Muskoka, who sports cheekpieces for the first time following a productive campaign in recent months. Heroique De Maulde and Champagnesuperover can have a say too.

Neil Mulholland's EARTH CRY (nap) enjoys this good ground and can improve on his solid first effort over fences.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3) (9/4 +50%)Kamakameleon |
9/4(+50%) | (3) Kamakameleon 9/4, Well backed and every chance on promising debut beaten 2 1/4l in a novice here; in the mix Encouraging C&D debut sixth; this son of Kameko can take a step forward now. |
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2nd (11) (8/1 -33%)Wateen |
8/1(-33%) | (11) Wateen 8/1, Runner-up beaten 3/4l in a maiden at Ayr on promising debut last month; contender Shaped well when debut second at Ayr; has more to offer and can go well again. |
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3rd (12) (15/2 +38%)Corniche Girl |
15/2(+38%) | (12) Corniche Girl 15/2, Beaten 4l in a maiden at Brighton on fair debut; should improve, but will need to; bit to find Promising debut Brighton fifth; Dandy Man filly can improve fair bit for the experience. |
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4th (7) (16/1 +52%)U S S Charleston |
16/1(+52%) | (7) U S S Charleston 16/1, 17 Mar; U S Navy Flag colt; dam fair from 6f to 7f; may find it tough on debut here Son of U S Navy Flag; the market can guide for this newcomer. |
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5th (10) (12/1 -20%)Echoofmymind |
12/1(-20%) | (10) Echoofmymind 12/1, 28 Feb; £36,000 Showcasing filly; half-sister to Alpha Zulu, very useful at 6f; dam high-class at 6f at 2yo; interesting Showcasing filly is a half-sister to four winners so she's a considered newcomer. |
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6th (4) (12/1 -33%)Sporting Light |
12/1(-33%) | (4) Sporting Light 12/1, Made a promising debut when 4 1/4l fourth in a maiden at Pontefract; should improve; chance Encouraging debut fourth at Pontefract; son of Calyx can make his presence felt. |
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7th (8) (28/1 +15%)U Turn |
28/1(+15%) | (8) U Turn 28/1, Beaten 3l in a novice at Pontefract on debut showing good speed before tiring late; should improve; outside claims Hinted at promise when debut sixth at Pontefract; Land Force colt should build on it here. |
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8th (13) (16/1 +0%)Sayidah Poets |
16/1(+0%) | (13) Sayidah Poets 16/1, Beaten 5l in a novice at Goodwood last time improving from debut; should show some improvement; more needed Too free in pair of 5f novices at Bath/Goodwood; capable of better if settling better. |
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9th (1) (11/4 +0%)Believeinmenow |
11/4(+0%) | (1) Believeinmenow 11/4, Runner-up in promising debut beaten 3/4l in a maiden at Thirsk, despite being slowly away; open to marked improvement; threat Very promising start when clear Thirsk second; sure to take a step forward; big player. |
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10th (5) (14/1 -115%)Call Me By My Name |
14/1(-115%) | (5) Call Me By My Name 14/1, Raced freely second beaten 3 1/4l in a maiden over 6f at Chester latest in behind well backed favourite; had Go Victor in behind that day; down in trip; leading claims Second in maiden at Chester nine days ago; he may do better still so can't be discounted. |
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11th (9) (33/1 -175%)Dinamo |
33/1(-175%) | (9) Dinamo 33/1, 21 Feb; 37,000gns Dandy Man filly; dam fair at 7f; could contend; trainer going well with 2yo's this year; market support would peak interest Daughter of Dandy Man is in good hands and must enter calculations on her debut. |
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12th (6) (33/1 -83%)Sands Of Seve |
33/1(-83%) | (6) Sands Of Seve 33/1, 9 Apr; Sands Of Mali colt; half-brother to Miss Woo Woo, useful at 5f; dam fair at 5f at 2yo; looks an unlikely winner on debut Sands Of Mali colt; this newcomer can't be ruled out. |
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13th (2) (80/1 -100%)Go Victor |
80/1(-100%) | (2) Go Victor 80/1, Ran to similar level as debut when beaten 7l in a maiden over 6f at Chester last time; trainer in form; could contend Cut little ice in Pontefract novice and Chester maiden (both over 5f) this spring. |

CALL ME BY MY NAME took a big step forward when filling second place over an extended 5f at Chester earlier in the month and James Horton's colt could be hard to stop if finding further progression here. Believeinmenow and Wateen both hit the crossbar on their racecourse debuts and are likely to be in the mix once again. All of the newcomers make some appeal, but Echoofmymind is just the pick of them.

A few with chances but there was a lot to like about the Thirsk debut second of BELIEVEINMENOW and he gets the verdict.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1) (2/1 +69%)Minella Rescue |
2/1(+69%) | (1) Minella Rescue 2/1, Down the field in Novices' Hurdle (Listed) over 3m at Perth most recent unsuited by way race developed; in good form prior; usually held up; well treated on Grade 1 form; yard does well here; strong claims 50-1 second in Grade 1 novice in April but soundly beaten in Listed race since. |
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2nd (6) (5/1 -43%)Wa Wa |
5/1(-43%) | (6) Wa Wa 5/1, Ideally suited by trip when landing a handicap by 3/4l off 110 over 3m3f at Perth last time; second run after wind op; down in trip; remains well treated on best Irish form; contender Stayed on well to score at Perth last month, his third start for Olly Murphy; shortlisted. |
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3rd (2) (11/4 +21%)Secret Trix |
11/4(+21%) | (2) Secret Trix 11/4, Seemed to be on stiff mark down the field in a handicap hurdle over 3m at Cheltenham most recent; thriving on good ground last summer; usually held up; may just need this Dual C&D winner; not at best when last seen in autumn; still on fairly tough mark. |
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4th (4) (13/2 +13%)West To The Bridge |
13/2(+13%) | (4) West To The Bridge 13/2, Yard won this last year; below par fourth beaten 10l in a handicap hurdle over 2m4f here latest where ground too quick; well treated on old form; enjoys making it; up in trip; needs easier ground Didn't run badly over 2m4f here this month but all ten wins were on soft or heavy ground. |
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5th (3) (11/4 0%)Bucko's Boy |
11/4(0%) | (3) Bucko's Boy 11/4, Bit too much to do beaten a short-head off 130 at Bangor-on-Dee last time; that form had knocks; trainer in form; returning from long layoff; threat if fit and ready to go In very good form last spring/summer (including after a layoff); could have a say. |
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6th (5) (14/1 -133%)Farnoge |
14/1(-133%) | (5) Farnoge 14/1, Below par 103l third in a novice chase over 2m4f at Leicester most recent run; well treated on spring Listed form; up in trip; returning from a break; in the mix Promising novice hurdler in 2023-24 season; disappointed in both chases last term. |

Wa Wa won over a longer trip at Perth on only his third start for Olly Murphy's yard and another good effort looks assured. West To The Bridge faced a tougher task here a fortnight ago, having won at Wetherby before that and he could get also get involved. However, FARNOGE reverts to hurdling on his return from a break and handicap debut, and Paul Nicholls' charge gets the nod on the evidence of his third in a Listed contest over timber at Perth last April.

Very little went right for FARNOGE during last season's truncated chasing campaign but he may fare better now back over hurdles.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2) (7/2 -100%)Twilight Romance |
7/2(-100%) | (2) Twilight Romance 7/2, Well backed when landing a handicap by 1 1/2l off 80 at Leicester last time when eased in grade; the pick on balance of form Everything clicked at Leicester last month (6f, good); big player despite a 6lb rise. |
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2nd (1) (9/2 +0%)Pals Battalion |
9/2(+0%) | (1) Pals Battalion 9/2, Bit in hand scored by 1/2l off 83 at Newcastle three starts back; second beaten 1/2l off 85 last time; threat Did well on AW over the winter and ran well on his recent return to turf; contender. |
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3rd (3) (9/2 +31%)Gressington |
9/2(+31%) | (3) Gressington 9/2, Probably needed race beaten 10l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; visor first time; trainer in form; in the mix Disappointing on reappearance, even allowing for poor draw; new headgear tried today. |
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4th (6) (3/1 +25%)Rock Opera |
3/1(+25%) | (6) Rock Opera 3/1, Back to form beaten by a next time out winner by 3 1/2l off 78 at Pontefract last time; usually held up; relishes quick ground; C&D winner last June; interesting C&D win last summer; 2nd at Pontefract last time; not sure this will be run to suit though. |
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5th (5) (5/1 +29%)Jenever |
5/1(+29%) | (5) Jenever 5/1, Wide trip beaten 2 1/2l off 81 over 5f at Ascot last time; up in trip; significant jockey booking; capable over 5f/6f; contender Probably best at 5f but not handicapped out of things; ran well in one previous visit here. |
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6th (7) (11/1 +45%)Hectic |
11/1(+45%) | (7) Hectic 11/1, Below par down the field in a handicap over 7f at Musselburgh most recent; usually consistent; down in trip; more needed Needs to bounce back from a quiet run at Musselburgh and others bring stronger claims. |
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7th (4) (12/1 -50%)Almarada Prince |
12/1(-50%) | (4) Almarada Prince 12/1, Probably needed race beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap here last time; usually held up; outside chance On a dangerous mark if sharper for last month's C&D return/stable debut. |

Twilight Romance finally added to his maiden success when scoring at Leicester last month. He could prove competitive once again, given the runner-up has subsequently won, but PALS BATTALION is taken to edge this contest. The latter showed progressive form when winning three times on the all-weather over the winter, and can launch another strong challenge having finished runner-up at Thirsk a fortnight ago. Rock Opera showed signs of a resurgence when second at Pontefract and could shape well.

Almarada Prince is better than he showed on his stable debut but TWILIGHT ROMANCE (nap) can defy a 6lb rise for his Leicester win.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2) (8/13 +75%)Shadows In The Sky |
8/13(+75%) | (2) Shadows In The Sky 8/13, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Hexham latest; out of form since autumn win; significant jockey booking; off a short-break; just 1lb above last winning mark; contender Out of sorts when last seen for Chris Grant but stable switch could spark a return to form. |
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2nd (3) (10/3 +5%)Special Dragon |
10/3(+5%) | (3) Special Dragon 10/3, Did not get a clear run 7l third in a handicap chase over 2m4f at Haydock most recent run left with too much to do; steadily progressive; can make amends Badly hampered when third at Haydock; youngest in line-up and commands major respect. |
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3rd (8) (17/2 +29%)Higgs |
17/2(+29%) | (8) Higgs 17/2, Below par 21l third in a handicap chase over 2m6f at Ffos Las most recent run where travelled well; chance but finishing efforts a concern Dual 3m chase winner last spring; hit and miss since, comfortably held last two starts. |
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4th (6) (20/1 0%)Orion D'aubrelle |
20/1(0%) | (6) Orion D'aubrelle 20/1, Well beaten in a handicap chase over 2m3f at Fontwell latest; thrown in on old Irish form; interesting at a big price Veteran; no show for current yard; has tumbled in weights but others are safer. |
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5th (5) (11/1 -47%)Kings Justice |
11/1(-47%) | (5) Kings Justice 11/1, Below par fourth beaten 10l in a handicap chase over 2m4f at Haydock latest; may have won but for falling last time; well treated on old form; in the mix Mostly running respectably this year but held by Special Dragon on recent Haydock form. |
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6th (7) (25/1 +62%)Even Break |
25/1(+62%) | (7) Even Break 25/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase over 3m1f at Warwick latest where needed run; second run after wind op; not proven trip; open to marked improvement Doesn't have much worthwhile form and pulled up on chasing debut; difficult to recommend. |

ISHOLO DU VIVIEN separated a couple of subsequent winners when finishing runner-up at Stratford in September. That looks the strongest form on offer and Donald McCain's charge is taken to go one better on his return to action. Special Dragon finished a creditable third at Haydock last month considering she failed to get a clear run. The six-year-old can confirm running with Kings Justice, who finished fourth and may prove best of the rest.

Special Dragon is unexposed but a chance is taken that the well-handicapped SHADOWS IN THE SKY is revived by a change of scenery.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5) (6/4 +45%)Tawasol |
6/4(+45%) | (5) Tawasol 6/4, Ideally suited by drop in trip when winning a maiden at Brighton by 3l last time; knocking on the door prior; leading claims Made all to win a 6f Brighton maiden in good style 18 days ago; opening mark fair. |
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2nd (3) (15/2 -15%)Mythical Composer |
15/2(-15%) | (3) Mythical Composer 15/2, Raced freely beaten 8 1/2l in a handicap at Southwell last time; in decent form prior; fast ground winner; contender Could leave his reappearance behind him and not yet exposed at 6f. |
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3rd (1) (16/1 +0%)Mission Command |
16/1(+0%) | (1) Mission Command 16/1, Probably needed race beaten 8l in a handicap over 5f at Chester last time; in good form prior; up in trip; chance back down in grade Two 5f wins last year; never dangerous at Chester on recent return; 6f still a query. |
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4th (4) (9/2 +55%)Cayman Tai |
9/2(+55%) | (4) Cayman Tai 9/2, Below par beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap at Newmarket last time; usually consistent; not out of it back down in grade Ran well on his reappearance but failed to back it up at Newmarket; down in class today. |
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5th (7) (10/1 +38%)Lord Roxby |
10/1(+38%) | (7) Lord Roxby 10/1, Did not get a clear run beaten 2 1/4l off 80 at Ripon last time; conditions suit; probably bit to come 5f win as a 2yo; promising return at Ripon last month (solid form); not fully exposed. |
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6th (2) (28/1 -75%)Balzarini |
28/1(-75%) | (2) Balzarini 28/1, Did not get a clear run beaten 5l in a handicap over 5f at Thirsk last time; highly tried last term; probably a bit to come 5f looked too sharp on his return last month; others appeal as being better treated. |
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7th (11) (14/1 -75%)Dark Rosa |
14/1(-75%) | (11) Dark Rosa 14/1, Ran to form beaten 3/4l off 74 here last time on reappearance; consistent; player Close 3rd on her stable debut over C&D three weeks ago; more required taking on males. |
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8th (9) (33/1 -32%)Ay Gee Ell |
33/1(-32%) | (9) Ay Gee Ell 33/1, Weak in the market second beaten 1/2l in a novice over 5f at Hamilton latest; up in trip; more needed Second in 3 of his 6 starts, the latest a Hamilton novice (5f) two weeks ago; needs more. |
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9th (10) (14/1 -17%)Mcintosh |
14/1(-17%) | (10) Mcintosh 14/1, Ran to form beaten 3l off 74 at Windsor last time on turf debut; cheekpieces first time; could contend Second at Windsor 12 days ago and the winner scored at York on Wednesday; new cheekpieces. |
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10th (6) (11/2 +21%)Alpha Magic |
11/2(+21%) | (6) Alpha Magic 11/2, Backed up debut win when suited by fast ground 3/4l third in a novice here most recent run; in the mix A win and a fine third in two novice runs; effective over C&D; unexposed and strong claims. |

TAWASOL returned to 6f at Brighton and made every yard to win a maiden race with the minimum of fuss. The son of Havana Grey looks potentially well handicapped, given the ease of that success, and could prove tough to catch if allowed his own way in front. Dothan made a winning start in handicaps when scoring over the minimum trip here. There looks more to come from him over this extra furlong, while Alpha Magic is another unexposed type who could also feature.

Dothan is a big player but Tawasol and ALPHA MAGIC are handicap newcomers of some interest.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2) (2/1 +20%)Maple |
2/1(+20%) | (2) Maple 2/1, Did not get a clear run beaten 2l off 102 at Perth last time; touch unlucky that day; yard in decent form; bit frustrating but contender Back up 2lb for last time's near-2l Perth second; could do with settling better again.. |
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2nd (6) (9/2 +40%)Granny B |
9/2(+40%) | (6) Granny B 9/2, Raced freely 7l third in a handicap hurdle here most recent run given too much to do; good ground suits; vulnerable to less exposed rival Weighted to reverse last time's near-7l C&D third with Highway One O Five; races freely.. |
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3rd (1) (6/4 -20%)Highway One O Five |
6/4(-20%) | (1) Highway One O Five 6/4, Bit in hand landing a handicap by 3l off 95 here last time; good ground suits; not out of it but more needed to complete hat trick off revised mark Follow-up last time came over this C&D (good); may well be able to defy an 8lb hike.. |
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4th (3) (14/1 -180%)Portcammon |
14/1(-180%) | (3) Portcammon 14/1, Did not get a clear run comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Chepstow last time; that improved form; more to come judged on Irish bumper form; big chance if getting stiff test on handicap debut Seen doing best work late on at Chepstow last time; player on level of Irish bumper form.. |
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5th (4) (14/1 +44%)Off To Alabama |
14/1(+44%) | (4) Off To Alabama 14/1, Not given hard time comfortably held in a novice hurdle over 2m4f at Bangor-on-Dee last time; yet to match winning bumper form; possible improver now handicapping Well treated next to the RPR for his bumper debut win, but going wrong way over hurdles.. |
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6th (5) (11/1 +45%)Blackijo Dagrostis |
11/1(+45%) | (5) Blackijo Dagrostis 11/1, Raced freely beaten 9 1/2l in a handicap hurdle at Worcester last time; fairly treated on previous novice form; interesting at a price Needs to finish races more strongly; might be able to do that here if settling better.. |

Having been successful over 2m3f at Warwick last month, dropping in trip proved to be no issue for HIGHWAY ONE O FIVE, who was able to follow up over C&D a fortnight ago. An 8lb rise might not be beyond the son of Sageburg now that he has found the winning groove, and he's preferred to the consistent Maple. Portcammon enters handicaps with cheekpieces applied for the first time and market support would be noteworthy.

With Highway One O Five having nothing in hand of his mark, handicap debutant PORTCAMMON may be able to deny him the hat-trick.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2) (4/1 +64%)Canvas |
4/1(+64%) | (2) Canvas 4/1, Raced freely beaten 4l off 67 here last time; out of form maiden; bit to do Pulled hard when better was expected over C&D latest; no forlorn hope if more amenable. |
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2nd (6) (12/1 -9%)Pearly Squirrel |
12/1(-9%) | (6) Pearly Squirrel 12/1, Probably needed race beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap over 7f here last time; usually consistent; up in trip; bit to find Behind two of these here latest; needs to improve for extra furlong (possible on pedigree). |
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3rd (3) (8/1 +0%)Queen Of Good News |
8/1(+0%) | (3) Queen Of Good News 8/1, Did not get a clear run beaten 2l off 64 over 7f here last time; improved in first-time blinkers (retained); probably bit to come Blinkers had a positive effect when third here latest (four of these behind); player. |
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4th (4) (9/2 +40%)Pay Attention |
9/2(+40%) | (4) Pay Attention 9/2, Did not get a clear run beaten 2l off 63 at Windsor last time; daylight came too late to mount a challenge; in the mix Two solid runs in similar races this spring; again likely to be dropped in from stall 11. |
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5th (12) (9/1 -20%)Dovey Moon |
9/1(-20%) | (12) Dovey Moon 9/1, Ran to form beaten 1/4l off 58 over 7f at Southwell last time; may not relish fast ground; up in trip; in the mix More exposed than some and will need to find a bit more for the stiffer test. |
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6th (8) (16/1 -14%)Atomic Mass |
16/1(-14%) | (8) Atomic Mass 16/1, Appeared not to stay beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap over 7f here last time; generally out of form; may not relish fast ground; up in trip; opposed Well held on comeback here; tries this far for the first time and stall 13 won't help. |
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7th (9) (7/2 -17%)Blue Train |
7/2(-17%) | (9) Blue Train 7/2, Slowly away beaten a nose off 60 at Windsor last time; much improved on quicker ground in first time cheekpieces (retained); may contend Much better in tonight's headgear combination last time, when a clear second; shortlisted. |
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8th (14) (66/1 -100%)Oselton |
66/1(-100%) | (14) Oselton 66/1, Appeared not to stay well beaten in a handicap at Ripon latest; not proven trip; unproven on fast ground; bit to find Pulled away his chances upped to this trip on his recent comeback and can't be fancied. |
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9th (1) (13/2 +35%)Mini Mac |
13/2(+35%) | (1) Mini Mac 13/2, Bit in hand landing a handicap by 1 1/2l off 64 at Nottingham last time from career low mark; up 3lb; chance Lacks consistency and there are risks under a 7lb claimer but he's capable upped 3lb. |
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10th (13) (25/1 0%)Dolly's Delight |
25/1(0%) | (13) Dolly's Delight 25/1, Appeared not to stay beaten 8l in a nursery over 7f at Newcastle last time; up in trip; unproven on fast ground; opposed Not obviously fancied from stall 14 back from seven months off. |
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11th (11) (10/1 -233%)Homeland |
10/1(-233%) | (11) Homeland 10/1, Did not get a clear run beaten 2l off 59 at Redcar last time; much improved back from a break; serious threat Showed much more on his comeback behind a progressive winner; leading claims. |
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12th (5) (50/1 -52%)Dimension Of Scale |
50/1(-52%) | (5) Dimension Of Scale 50/1, Made too much use of well beaten in a maiden over 7f at Newcastle latest; returning from long layoff; up in trip; plenty to find Trip no certainty to suit on pedigree; off for eight months; would want to see support. |

QUEEN OF GOOD NEWS was too keen to do herself justice on her reappearance at Nottingham, but it was a different story when keeping on for third over 7f here three weeks ago. The daughter of Advertise ought to relish a return to a mile on that evidence and from 1lb lower, she can go close. Blue Train went agonisingly close at Windsor last time out and is respected under similar conditions, while others to note include Homeland and Mini Mac.

Related to numerous useful winners, HOMELAND gets the nod having chased home a sharp improver on his comeback last month.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (8) (5/2 +38%)Rock On Tommy |
5/2(+38%) | (8) Rock On Tommy 5/2, Race came too soon down the field in a handicap hurdle over 2m3f at Warwick most recent; freshened up; trainer in form; loves this venue; penultimate run franked; should go well Flopped latest, but still on a good mark and his three most recent successes came here.. |
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2nd (2) (9/2 -64%)Present Fair |
9/2(-64%) | (2) Present Fair 9/2, Raced freely when landing a handicap by 2 1/2l off 95 at Bangor-on-Dee last time; got first run that day; not out of it but more needed to follow up off revised mark Jumped left and didn't settle, but still won at Bangor latest; quicker conditions await.. |
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3rd (7) (15/2 +17%)Cher Monsieur |
15/2(+17%) | (7) Cher Monsieur 15/2, Probably needed race down the field in a handicap hurdle over 2m at Ffos Las most recent; yet to show much; hood first time; needs to improve Again beaten a long way out on last month's handicap debut (2m, soft); hood now goes on.. |
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4th (6) (8/1 -129%)Montana Golden |
8/1(-129%) | (6) Montana Golden 8/1, Appeared not to stay fourth beaten 15l in a handicap hurdle over 3m1f at Huntingdon latest having looked a threat; well backed that day; good mark on bumper form; interesting Didn't stay 3m1f on good latest, and intermediate trips may suit better; all is not lost.. |
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5th (1) (17/2 +61%)Whispering Royal |
17/2(+61%) | (1) Whispering Royal 17/2, Raced freely fourth beaten 16l in a handicap hurdle over 2m at Kempton latest; up in trip; probably bit to come judged on flat form but unreliable and stamina to prove Further 5lb drop gives mark a realistic look at last; step up to 2m4f looks worth a go.. |
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6th (4) (14/1 0%)Liloo D'ores |
14/1(0%) | (4) Liloo D'ores 14/1, Pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Perth latest; consistent prior; sound surface suits; in the mix in very open race Possibly bounced last time, and was previously consistent over tonight's sort of trip.. |
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7th (5) (18/1 -50%)Penna Rossa |
18/1(-50%) | (5) Penna Rossa 18/1, Travelled well 10l third in a handicap hurdle at Ffos Las most recent run but made move too soon off strong pace; returning from a break; bit to find Not yet a copper-bottomed stayer of 2m4f, and has his quirks; stable debut today.. |
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8th (3) (10/3 +39%)Red Windsor |
10/3(+39%) | (3) Red Windsor 10/3, Back to form fourth beaten 7l in a handicap hurdle over 2m3f at Fontwell latest; contender if able to back that up Laid down fair marker on return and remains on a career-low mark; among the likeliest.. |

Present Fair was able to take advantage of a sliding handicap mark when successful at Bangor last time out but although respected from 4lb higher, it is MONTANA GOLDEN that shades preference. Down the field on soft ground at Wetherby in January, he was sent off as favourite, but disappointed, when returning from a 78-day absence over 3m1f at Huntingdon last month. He travelled well for a long way, though, and perhaps he can repay that faith now dropped in trip. Rock On Tommy could also have a say.

Down another 5lb and upped to a potentially suitable new trip, WHISPERING ROYAL is narrowly preferred to Montana Golden.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (4) (10/3 +56%)Clockmaker |
10/3(+56%) | (4) Clockmaker 10/3, Ran to form 4l third in a handicap over 2m at Southwell most recent run; travelled best without finding over 1m4f prior; usually held up; down in trip; chance Maiden; unsteerable on one occasion but ran promisingly over 2m on AW in December. |
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2nd (5) (11/4 +8%)Road To Wembley |
11/4(+8%) | (5) Road To Wembley 11/4, Well backed beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap over 2m at Lingfield last time; down in trip; 1lb below last winning mark; respected Three AW wins in 2024; 0-3 on turf but handles the surface; can be competitive. |
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3rd (6) (14/1 -180%)Rock N Roll Pinkie |
14/1(-180%) | (6) Rock N Roll Pinkie 14/1, Well backed when landing a handicap by 5l off 64 over 1m6f at Nottingham last time; probably wants soft conditions; contender Wide-margin 1m6f win in November; suited by soft; came on for reappearance in 2024. |
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4th (3) (5/4 +38%)Cock And Bull |
5/4(+38%) | (3) Cock And Bull 5/4, Well backed when landing a handicap by 1/2l off 76 over 1m6f at Nottingham last time; 2lb rise fair; player Suited by step up to 1m6f in 2024, winning twice; successful return to turf latest; up 2lb. |
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5th (1) (12/1 -200%)Haptics |
12/1(-200%) | (1) Haptics 12/1, Yard won this last year; ran to form beaten 3l off 82 over 12f here last time; should improve up in trip; in the mix Four wins at up to 1m4f in France; back in form when encouraging 4th on recent comeback. |
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6th (2) (16/1 +0%)Ruler Legend |
16/1(+0%) | (2) Ruler Legend 16/1, Did not get a clear run comfortably held in a handicap hurdle over 2m at Uttoxeter last time; blinkers first time; down in trip; risky Failed to go on over hurdles; doubtful whether he's worth his current mark back on Flat. |

Although unproven at this trip, Haptics kept on well enough over 1m4f here a fortnight ago to suggest it could suit him. However, the vote goes to Nottingham scorer COCK AND BULL. Michael Bell's gelding was progressive last season but his latest performance was a career-best, offering hope there might be much more to come from the son of Make Believe. Clockmaker heads the remainder.

A case to be made for most but COCK AND BULL is very reliable and there may be a bit more to come from him for his in-form yard.
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