There were 42 Races on Thursday 23rd May 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Market Rasen, 8 races at Catterick, 6 races at Lingfield, 8 races at Chelmsford-City, 7 races at Limerick, 6 races at Sandown, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
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Having finished lame on his right hind when fourth on his hurdles bow at Sedgefield in February, talented Flat performer Reach For The Moon shouldn't be judged too harshly on that defeat. However, the five-year-old will need to up his game to taste victory in this sphere and the experienced ITTACK BLUE rates a more solid proposition. The Dan Skelton-trained gelding opened his account over C&D earlier this month and he could defy a 7lb penalty if dictating the pace once more. Kopa Kilana may chase the duo home.

ITTACK BLUE jumped fluently when outclassing the opposition over C&D a fortnight ago, and in the hope this doesn't come too soon (very lightly raced) he's fancied to follow up. Reach For The Moon failed to meet expectations on hurdles debut but given his Flat form, he'll surely do better this time and is the obvious threat.

Recent C&D winner ITTACK BLUE should be following up in this company. Reach For The Moon can chase him home.
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After going close when unconsidered in the betting on her Pontefract debut, HARSWELL DANDY proved it was no fluke when occupying the runner-up berth again at Ayr. The winner of that race then acquitted himself well at the Dante meeting, and the daughter of Dandy Man can make it third-time lucky. Brazilian Belle offered encouragement in fourth at Thirsk, as J Street did when filling the same position at Beverley. Sybaris Jewel was a place ahead of her there, but struggled in the Marygate at York last week.

HARSWELL DANDY has run to a fair level when finding only one too good on both of her starts so far, faring the better of the pair who helped force the pace at Ayr on her latest outing, so she is taken to open her account this time around. Sybaris Jewel is worth another chance to build on her debut promise and is feared most, ahead of J Street.

Preference is for SYBARIS JEWEL who was in front of two of today's rivals on debut. This is much easier than last week's Listed race.
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The stoutly-bred CHER TARA appeals as just the type to improve for this step up in distance now entering handicap company and the five-year-old could leave modest efforts in maiden/novice hurdle company behind her. The daughter of Kayf Tara shouldn't be overfaced by an opening mark of 87 and she edges the vote over fellow handicap debutant Mays Hill, who looks handily weighted if judged on her bumper form. The returning Nastasiya completes the shortlist.

Not nearly so competitive as the numbers suggest and NASTASIYA is worth siding with to capitalise on a lenient mark on her first run for Lucinda Russell. Handicap-debutante Cher Tara looks to have more to offer and could emerge as the main danger with Mays Hill another who could take a step forward now venturing into this company for the first time.

Nastasiya is respected but preference is for handicap newcomer CHER TARA with this longer trip likely to suit.
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Polam Lane is the most interesting contender on his return from the sidelines, but RESILIENCE is preferred. Craig Lidster's sprinter is also back from a break, albeit a much shorter one, and shaped like his turn in the winner's enclosure was imminent during a progressive winter campaign on the all-weather. One For The Ladies has been performing well on ground that probably wasn't quick enough for her. Turf maiden Golden Rainbow shouldn't be far way, while Irish Dancer beat Birkenhead to the runner-up berth over C&D last week but is again out of the handicap.

An open-looking sprint in which preference is for RESILIENCE, who ran well from a workable mark when finding just one too strong at Wolverhampton earlier in the year, so Craig Lidster's charge gets the nod to snap a losing run going back almost 2 years. The main threat may emerge from Irish Dancer, who showed his first form when runner-up over C&D recently, while Golden Rainbow and Birkenhead can fight out third spot.

The mare ONE FOR THE LADIES is versatile ground-wise and is taken to return to winning ways on the back of two good runs last month.
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NEXT SECOND signed off 2023 with a second to So Sleepy at Chelmsford but she improved past that rival on her reappearance, finishing a place in front of her when third at Wolverhampton. Wakai Umi was even further behind that day and Ruth Carr's mare gets the nod. That's not to say So Sleepy won't be a big threat because the top-weight should also step forward from that comeback effort. Mellys Flyer is sliding down the weights and could pop up before too long.

MELLYS FLYER could be worth chancing back on the AW in first-time headgear having been just denied off this mark at Chelmsford in April. So Sleepy and Next Second are both entitled to come on for their recent run so are feared most.

This looks a very good opportunity for C&D scorer SO SLEEPY (nap) to build on her encouraging Wolverhampton run and resume winning ways
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Although TRICKALIGHT races from 2lb out of the weights, Deborah Cole's mare arrives on the back of two creditable efforts in defeat at Fontwell. This rise in distance won't inconvenience the daughter of Leading Light and a first victory under Rules could beckon. My Girl Katie travelled with more verve on her third-placed effort at Stratford earlier this month. The seven-year-old should be in the mix once more if running to a similar level, while the relatively unexposed Seasmoke must enter calculations too.

A case can be made for lots of these but MY GIRL KATIE rates the pick of the weights so is taken to gain her breakthrough victory at the chief expense of the lightly-raced Seasmoke. Snow Shepherdess is another to consider now going handicapping along with in-form duo My Portia and Trickalight.

In a tricky contest, Snow Shepherdess is interesting but SEASMOKE appeals most after her promising Ludlow fourth.
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The experience Belcamo brings to the table will stand him in good stead, while Yurinov showed ability when runner-up at Ripon on his belated debut. Positivia didn't do badly at Newcastle on his Flat bow, nor did Epidavros when fourth at Bath. Owen Burrows doesn't send many runners to Catterick, though, and the hint must be taken. His SEE THE GREEN took a step forward from his introduction when finding only one too strong at Ripon and only a bit more improvement may be enough.

SEE THE GREEN left his debut effort well behind switched to turf when runner-up at Ripon 5 weeks ago, and with further improvement on the cards, Owen Burrows' 3-y-o can make it third time lucky at the expense of Yurinov, who should appreciate this step up in trip and is also open to progress. Positivia can edge out Belcamo for third spot.

Last month's Ripon runner-up SEE THE GREEN sets a strong form standard and he is taken to go one better. Yurinov is feared.
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Imola and Cervaro Della Sala aren't separated by much on last year's Wolverhampton running, although the latter does have the advantage of a recent outing now. State Flag ran well on all three appearances as a juvenile, and Fenisa went into a few notebooks when third at Kempton. Another chance is still given to INTERTWINED, who may have found the ground too testing at Redcar and is selected instead thanks to her debut third at Newbury.

FENISA produced a promising first effort when third at Kempton and can find the required improvement to beat the more exposed Cervaro Della Sala. Imola should have more to offer over this extra 1f and is another to consider.

Consistent CERVARO DELLA SALA should prove well suited by this step up in trip and can gain a deserved first win back in maiden company
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Point-to-point winner THE GYPSY DAVEY made a seamless transition to hurdles, doing it well on his debut at Taunton before following up at Hereford. Given time to strengthen further, and with his background between the flags suggesting he could be even better over fences, a mark of 110 for his handicap bow makes him hard to resist. Sleeping Satellite is another interesting newcomer to the larger obstacles, while Texard struck over 2m1f here before possibly finding 2m5f beyond him at Uttoxeter, so this trip could be ideal.

GOD'S OWN GETAWAY has made an encouraging start to his chasing career and can quickly resume winning ways having been just denied by a subsequent winner at Warwick. Texard had excuses at Uttoxeter and his wide-margin win here the time before is solid form, so he rates the obvious threat. though chasing newcomers The Gypsy Davey and Sleeping Satellite aren't taken lightly.

Sleeping Satellite merits respect on chase debut but it's unlikely we've seen the best of GOD'S OWN COUNTRY over fences yet.
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MACARONE could give weight and a beating to his rivals. He is entitled to improve for his comeback third at Pontefract, form which took a boost when the winner followed up on Monday, and forecast quicker ground should also suit. Wichahpi usually breaks well and could be dangerous from stall one, while Tim Easterby looks to have a couple of solid chances with Marie's Secret and Queens Road Revue.

NOISY MUSIC has progressed with each run and looks on a fair mark now setting out in handicaps after a stable switch. Macarone ended his juvenile campaign well and shaped as if retaining all his ability at Pontefract on his return, so is shortlisted alongside Bestie, who ran well to make the frame here last month.

The step up to 6f could be just what QUEENS ROAD REVUE (nap) needs to post a first win, having kept on well over 5f on handicap debut.
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Favourite-backers have had their fingers burned twice with AMROON so far this year, but there will be plenty who keep the faith and his placed efforts at Wolverhampton and Chelmsford suggest he can reward it. The drop from 7f should be in his favour, although Katie G was only half a length behind him last time and might also be happier at this trip. Sir Bolton is gradually working his way back into some form, and Justahunch's latest effort can be forgiven.

Having dropped a fair way in the weights, SIR BOLTON stuck to his task pretty well when third at Lingfield a week ago, and with the return to 6f sure to suit, he could be the answer. Amroon pulled hard over 7f last time so the drop back in trip may help him, with Katie G another to consider in first-time headgear,

Marco Botti's AMROON is taken to confirm recent Chelmsford superiority over Katie G and land a second career success.
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MAGICAL HILL has relished the switch to hurdles, going in at the first time of asking at Huntingdon before handling the step up from 2m with ease when following up over this trip at Kelso. An initial mark of 116 doesn't seem overly harsh and he is worth sticking with. He faces his acid test, though, with the usually-reliable Notnowlinda dangerous on the back of a Hereford second. Kaleb went down by the narrowest of margins at Southwell and is only 2lb higher, while Got Your Back enters the handicap ranks following wind surgery.

MAGICAL HILL cemented the positive start made over hurdles when making it 2-2 in straightforward fashion at Kelso 2 weeks ago and he looks the type to make an immediate impact in handicaps on that evidence. Fellow in-form pair Notnowlinda and Kaleb are others to consider, whilst Half Shot is another to bear in mind operating from his lower hurdles mark.

Dan Skelton's NOTNOWLINDA (nap) is looking handicapped about right but she arrives here on the back of three excellent efforts.
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An open-looking contest could go the way of WHITE UMBRELLA, who won her only previous visit here and ran right up to her best when scoring comfortably at Wolverhampton last time. If her outside draw in stall 11 proves too much to overcome, Ghathanfar, who is 1lb well-in, could be the one to take advantage. A Pint Of Bear, Dazy Mazy and Canaria Queen all arrive in winning form and add further spice to the race.

WHITE UMBRELLA can take her record to 4 wins from her last 7 starts, a mark 13 lb higher than when winning over C&D in October looking manageable given her progress. Ghathanfar has slipped in the weights and proved his competitiveness from this mark when runner-up over C&D earlier in the month, with Canaria Queen also considered on the back of her Wetherby success.

The unexposed 4yo CANARIA QUEEN got up close home over 5.5f at Wetherby last month and can defy a 4lb rise now back up in trip.
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FAR L'AMORE wasn't disgraced first time out against the ill-fated Chester Vase winner Hidden Law and probably ran to a similar level on the Roodee 15 days ago. He may not need to find much improvement unless Baronetti, a half-brother to two winners, proves above-average on his racecourse debut. Faster Bee could potentially improve for a gelding operation but has shown his hand on a number of occasions, while Tatateo was disappointing at Kempton.

MYCOLOURSORYOURS ran in a pretty hot race at Newbury last month and, if settling down, is fancied to advance his form. He gets the vote in what is a trappy novice, with Far L'Amore feared most unless there's support for newcomer Baronetti.

Twice-raced MYCOLOURSORYOURS arrives on the back of an encouraging Newbury fifth (form franked) so gets the nod
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Post Chaise backed up his victory over 3m here with a runner-up effort at Southwell and he should remain competitive off a 2lb higher rating. However, the vote goes to BENNY BALOO, who reached the frame at Hexham and has to compete off a 2lb higher figure now. Tim Easterby's seven-year-old should have no issues with this step up in trip and he can record his second course victory. Croagh Patrick completes the shortlist.

POST CHAISE arrives in good form, finding only a next-time-out winner too strong at Southwell on his latest outing, so he is taken to add to his tally back at this course. Ladronne could be the one to give the selection most to think about returned to this longer distance, with course-winner Benny Baloo also in the mix.

Post Chaise is probably the most likely winner but LADRONNE has a pull in the weights with him on their clash here in March.
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LOKANA was an impressive all-the-way winner of a Thirsk maiden earlier this month and, with improvement likely, she gets the vote to follow up on her handicap debut. Cue's Beau looks an obvious danger, having struck at Ayr last time and being Ed Dunlop's only runner on the card. Happier is creeping down to a dangerous mark but has her stamina to prove, while a hooded Taygar also deserves a mention.

A few in with a squeak but HAPPIER turned in her best effort of the season when fifth at Ripon just under a fortnight ago and, now trying 7f for the first time, she should be spot on. Cue's Beau is 2-2 on turf but she may have to settle for silver on this occasion, with handicap-debutante Lokana rounding off the shortlist.

The 3yo LOKANA won a maiden at Thirsk in good style three weeks ago and her pedigree suggests she will be capable of better still.
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BEACH POINT was hugely impressive when justifying favouritism at Doncaster last Saturday, particularly as plenty went wrong in the run. The extra furlong is unlikely to pose any problems and he is fancied to defy a 6lb penalty. Magic Rascal looked slightly unlucky not to win at Bath, meeting interference over 1f out and being carried left by the winner inside the last. He now wears a tongue-tie and rates the biggest threat, ahead of Charles Morin.

The progressive BEACH POINT was value extra when off the mark at Doncaster 5 days ago so looks up to defying a penalty. Magic Rascal showed big improvement despite refusing to settle when just edged out at Bath and looks the obvious threat with Newfangled best of the others.

Recent improvers Beach Point and MAGIC RASCAL look the pair to focus on here, with a narrow preference for the latter.
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Not So Sobers occupied the runner-up berth over track and trip on debut last month and, with normal improvement, he ought to go close. However, he could come out second best to JAFIMGOSO, who took a big leap forward from his first start when scoring by over three lengths at Warwick and he could have plenty more to offer. Dan Skelton's five-year-old can defy his 7lb penalty, while any market support for Screened would also be interesting.

SHADY WADEY has an appealing pedigree and made a promising start when fifth at Ludlow on debut, so he's taken to improve past the likes of Not So Sobers and the penalised Jafimgoso. Aviation looks the best of the newcomers.

The main form contenders are NOT SO SOBERS, Jafimgoso and Shady Wadey. Screened and Aviation are interesting newcomers.
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WANNABE BRAVE showed the benefit of a spin over hurdles when he successfully reverted to the Flat at Wolverhampton last month and, with Wesley Joyce's 3lb claim partially negating a 4lb rise, the James Fanshawe-trained gelding has a live chance of following up. Taxiing edged out Further Measure (second), Grand Duchess Olga (third) and Shield Of Honour (fifth) when scoring over C&D a fortnight ago and rates the chief threat to the selection.

PFINGSTBERG ran well on the back of an 8-month break when third over 14f here 21 days ago, keeping on having been set a lot to do. Open to further progress now his stamina is tested further, he could just be worth chancing to build on that effort now. Wolverhampton-scorer Wannabe Brave rates next best, with Further Measure another to bear in mind from what rates a workable mark.

Grand Duchess Olga can finish ahead of her three rivals from two weeks ago, but preference is for WANNABE BRAVE who won last time.
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Having overcome a wide draw at Musselburgh earlier this month, WITHOUT DELAY was value for further than the narrow winning distance that day. A 3lb rise in the ratings looks more than workable for Tracy Waggott's mare and she's taken to complete a double. The biggest danger could be Key Look, who posted her best effort of the year when third over C&D recently, while Homer Stokes is likely to benefit from this drop into a 0-55 event.

WITHOUT DELAY did well in the circumstances when getting back to winning ways at Musselburgh last time, not settling fully having raced wide without cover, so she can build on her latest effort to score again. The main danger could be Rockin Rosa, who bounced back to form when third at this C&D on her latest outing, with Key Look also considered.

There's a chance COLOANE still just needed it at Beverley last time and she's starting to look dangerously well handicapped.
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Letaba is an obvious player having won two of his last three starts, but those victories came on the all-weather and his record of 0 from 10 on turf must be a concern. Genesius is worthy of consideration despite having a 205-day absence to overcome, but narrow preference is for PREMIERE LIGNE. He wasn't far behind the now 87-rated Kotari at Windsor 38 days ago and could well improve for that first outing since September.

PREMIERE LIGNE has yet to win on these shores but he ran well after 7 months off/following wind surgery when third at Windsor 38 days ago, and with the return to this longer trip in his favour, he looks a big player. Recent Kempton winner Letaba and the returning Genesius are others fancied to be in the shake-up.

Ex-French PREMIERE LIGNE teed himself up well for this when an encouraging reappearance Windsor third and gets the nod
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General Clermont built on his reappearance fourth in a handicap hurdle at Naas last month when finishing a respectable second over 2m6f in a beginners chase at Tramore. However, this drop in trip might be on the sharp side for the son of Balko and last-time-out winner PRINCE OF AIR may have his measure. A 68-day break seemed to work the oracle for Philip Rothwell's gelding when he won at Tramore and a 7lb rise looks workable. Mahlers Cove and Pana To Milan are also worth a second look.

THE DECLAIMER shaped well back from a lengthy absence when seventh to Prince of Air at Tramore and he's taken to come out on top this time off what remains a handy mark on hurdles form. Prince of Air's jumping should be an asset again, while the drop back in trip will suit Barbaha Queen.

The consistent MAHLERS COVE won't mind what the weather does and he can reverse Tramore placings with Prince Of Air.
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The only runner to have earned an official rating, Sunny Street sets the standard off a mark of 81 and rates a key player being kept to novice company. However, there should be lots more to come from HISTORIC CITY, who wasn't beaten far despite running green on debut at Leicester 12 days ago and, sure to be wiser, the son of Belardo could be a different proposition now he has some experience. Salik and Shamran are couple of newcomers to monitor in the betting.

GROOVY BABY offered plenty of encouragement when second here on debut 6 months ago and, with the hood fitted, there should be more to come from her, so she gets the nod over Sunny Street, who sets the standard but needs to bounce back. Hazem looks the pick of the newcomers.

Sunny Street has clearly the best form but has had five races and failed to convert. A chance is therefore taken on GROOVY BABY.
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Recent solid form is thin on the ground and this looks a suitable opportunity for LANGHOLM to get back on the scoresheet. The eight-year-old's last victory was recorded over C&D almost two years ago and a return to this trip could prove fruitful. Six-time course winner Mr Strutter is still 3lb above his last winning mark, but he always warrants respect at this venue and may put up the most resistance to the selection, ahead of Elladora.

MR STRUTTER hasn't been seen to best effect at this venue on his last 2 starts, keeping on having raced well off the pace on his latest outing, so he looks one to keep on the right side as he bids for a fifth C&D success. Langholm has been placed here 3 times this season and isn't taken lightly, while Musical Masquerade is another to note.

His losing run is mounting up but LANGHOLM rarely runs a bad race here and should make a bold show from a handy draw for a front-runner.
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Having pulled up on her last two outings, HURRICANE GEORGIE clearly comes with risks attached. However, the seven-year-old is 10lb clear off her nearest rival in the ratings and first time out this year could be the time to catch her. Good As Hell has been somewhat underwhelming on her last few appearances over hurdles and the Philip Fenton-trained mare needs a return to chasing to spark a revival, while Bonnie Kellie is another to bear in mind.

Not the easiest race to assess but Gordon Elliott's HURRICANE GEORGE is taken to bounce back in these calmer waters and edge out Good As Hell who can build on her recent Wexford effort. Bonnie Kellie and Bella Bliss can fight it out for minor honours.

A trappy race. HURRICANE GEORGIE has to steady the ship after two non-completions but she's best in at the weights.
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BERKSHIRE NUGGET seemed all at sea on the downhill drive for home at Goodwood, but may be worth another chance at this more galloping track. The Andrew Balding-trained gelding was well supported in the betting that day and any faithful supporters could be rewarded now he also has experience of the trip. Ebt's Guard rates the chief threat given he comfortably accounted for Swift Victory (fourth) and Surveyor (fifth) when registering a respectable third-placed finish at Kempton on his seasonal bow.

A winner at Kempton on his final start last year, SWIFT VICTORY shaped on his return at that venue 3 weeks ago, the muddling nature of the race not seeing him to anything like best effect. On a workable mark on that evidence, he earns the vote to confirm the promise shown back on turf. Yarmouth-scorer Zipster and Surveyor are others to consider, with Kindest Nation also respected on her first try at 1m.

With her turf form stacking up well, SURVEYOR (nap) looks interesting returned to this sphere. Zipster is second choice.
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FIDELIUS has shown promise in both starts since being gelded and is presented with a decent opportunity to gain a first career success now he drops back into novice company. Ten Commitments is open to improvement rates a big threat now he is tried in a hood, while Kento has experience of this course and can also figure prominently as he tries the minimum trip for the first time.

Robert Cowell's FIDELIUS holds the clear edge on form so looks the way to go. Kento could emerge as the chief threat if back on his A-game ahead of Match Anthem and Ten Commitments.

The Robert Cowell-trained FIDELIUS has run two sound races in handicaps since returning to action and can come good back in a novice.
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Stable debutant The Friday Man posted several creditable efforts under the tutelage of Gordon Elliott last year and he shouldn't be far away if resuming in the same form. However, MAIDENSTREETPRINCE arrives on the back of a solid second in a beginners chase at Ballinrobe and any improvement for that first start over fences should make the seven-year-old tough to beat. Recent Punchestown third Moonovercloon could also have a say if taking to the larger obstacles.

Lots of potential on show and Charles Byrnes' promising young chaser Maidenstreetprince is fancied to build on his debut Ballinrobe second and open his account in this sphere. Gordon Elliott's Fortunedefortunata also has better days ahead of him and is feared most with newcomers Moonovercloon, Cuta des As and Mayor's Walk also in the picture in a fascinating contest.

The benefit of chasing experience bodes well for MAIDENSTREETPRINCE who chased home a talented horse at Ballinrobe.
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HAWAIIAN was always doing enough to hold on when he was pressed near the finish during his successful debut at Newbury last month and created the impression he has plenty more to give. That was a very professional display and, given the Kodiac colt runs for a yard with a fine record in this race, another bold showing is expected. The unbeaten Enchanting Empress has a major chance, with the 5lb sex allowance a key factor. Zminiature and Sonic Blue also command respect.

HAWAIIAN looked Royal Ascot material when justifying market support at Newbury and can provide the Richard Hannon stable with a remarkable 13th win in this race. There wasn't much between Enchanting Empress and Rock Hunter when 1-2 in a class 2 at Ascot and that's the next best form on offer.

Newbury winner HAWAIIAN holds the strongest claims on form. Reposado, from the rail draw, is second choice.
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DARK SIDE PRINCE arrives here on the back of two C&D victories earlier in the year and a 3lb rise for the most recent of those wins may not be enough to stop him here. That said, Spanish Angel has also been in good form of late and could give the selection plenty to think about, while Popular Dream and Mick's Spirit are also noted.

DARK SIDE PRINCE arrives a multiple C&D winner and at the top of his game so edges the vote. The lightly-raced Popular Dream heads the list of dangers, although Saaheq and Aces Wild also need factoring into this open handicap along with the handily-weighted Beauzon.

Dark Side Prince is on a hat-trick but preference is for SAAHEQ to take advantage off a career-low mark.
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KILMACURKIN was going well until a mistake two out saw him fade to third on his chasing debut at Downpatrick last month and he's likely to have benefitted from the experience. A step forward could be enough to see the son of Flemensfirth gain a first career success. Gold Haven, a close second on her chasing bow at Tramore, also rates a key player on the back of that promising run. The class-dropping Tullyhogue Fort has more experience over fences and is not ruled out at this level.

GOLD HAVEN left her hurdles form behind at the first attempt over fences when second at Tramore a month ago and on that evidence, this mark could well be within range. Junot was better than ever over hurdles on Saturday so has to be feared, along with KIlmacurkin.

It was a positive start over fences for GOLD HAVEN when second at Tramore and she's taken to go one better.
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SWEET WILLIAM has held sway over Trueshan in their last two encounters and his younger legs may again be the most telling factor as the pair renew rivalries for the fourth time, especially as the latter has a 7lb Group 1 penalty for last September's success in the Prix du Cadran at Longchamp. Caius Chorister, who was ahead of her two main rivals when runner-up in the Sagaro, also picks up a 3lb penalty for a French Group 3 win last autumn and may struggle to uphold the Ascot form now the selection has the benefit of a run under his belt.

CAIUS CHORISTER saw out 2m tackling it for the first time really well when a head-second in Group 3 company on reappearance 3 weeks ago. That was a career-best effort and marks her down as just about the one to beat on these terms. Sweet William is next in on form but there are serious doubts over her will to win, so unexposed 4-y-o Chesspiece is feared most.

Caius Chorister is narrowly preferred in the Sagaro rematch but CHESSPIECE having his first run at the trip also makes appeal.
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ALL IN THE HIPS was successful over 6f at Wolverhampton 10 days ago and David Evans' filly is very hard to oppose off a 1lb lower mark here, which leaves her 4lb well in. Daytona Lady was only narrowly denied over course and distance three weeks ago and is likely to be in the mix once again, while Jungle Run and Man On A Mission are the pick of the remainder.

ALL IN THE HIPS benefited from a return to AW when providing this rider with a first career winner at Wolverhampton 10 days ago and she's taken to follow up at the possible expense of the in-form Jungle Run. Daytona Lady also makes plenty of appeal.

Last year's all-the-way winner of this JUNGLE RUN is well drawn to attack and can see off the unpenalised All In The Hips.
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WHAT PATH was quite highly tried over hurdles and starts out over fences at a realistic level for one of his potential. A large-framed son of Coastal Path, the selection has the stamp of a chaser and could well flourish over the larger obstacles at the first time of asking. Chiefs Kingdom posted a respectable effort on his chasing bow at Wexford last month and can go close with another step forward, while Sam Magee and Reverend Hubert are a couple of others to note.

WHAT PATH hasn't been at his very best over hurdles in recent months but the pick of his form in that sphere entitles him to plenty of respect now chasing and he could just be worth siding with to get back on track for his leading yard. Sam Magee, following a career best over hurdles, is also respected, with the Gordon Elliott pair Stuzzikini and Folcano others to note.

Quite competitive with the less exposed SAM MAGEE taken to make a winning chase debut
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In a weak renewal of this race the vote goes to ROYAL RHYME, who progressed well as a three-year-old and won a 1m2f Listed event at Ayr before finishing fifth in the Champion Stakes on his final start of 2023. A reproduction of either of those efforts would give Karl Burke's colt a big chance on his return to action. Certain Lad was not beaten far at all in the John Porter over 1m4f on his seasonal return last month and he is arguably better over this trip. With that in mind, he may pose the biggest threat to the selection, ahead of Isle Of Jura.

As is usually the case, a small but select field assemble for this Group 3 and it's ROYAL RHYME who is selected to make a winning reappearance having found the step up from listed company too much of a gap to bridge in the Champion Stakes at Ascot last October. Isle of Jura has won 6 of his last 8 starts, so he looks the obvious danger back on home soil, with Certain Lad, who is double the age of his 4 rivals, completing the shortlist.

Some rain is forecast, so ROYAL RHYME is preferred. Isle of Jura is the best option if the going is good or firmer.
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AMAYSMONT put two second-placed finishes in a row behind him when winning well over 6f here two weeks ago and the in-form seven-year-old sets the standard on that evidence. Ballybaymoonshiner scored over track and trip on his penultimate start and his most recent second at Lingfield was far from disappointing. Outreach edges out Tonal and Warrior Square to be next best.

BALLYBAYMOONSHINER is right at the top of his game and is fancied to get back to winning ways on the back off an excellent second at Lingfield. Amaysmont is an obvious danger following his success over 6f here a fortnight ago and Tonal should be on the premises.

On his second start for Stuart Williams and with new headgear fitted, TOP BUTTON can take advantage of a handy mark.
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KILMURRY JJ got off the mark on just his second start for these connections over 2m6f at Tramore last month and the seven-year-old merits the utmost respect, despite an 8lb rise in the ratings for that success. Lilian Bland was well held when third at Killarney recently but she should not be discounted, while Glenmalure Lodge and Cosmic Blizzard are others to note.

KILMURRY JJ Landed a few bets when making his second chase start a winning one at Tramore a month ago under this conditional rider and the follow up may well be forthcoming. Lilian Bland and Glenmalure Lodge are a couple of potential threats.

KILMURRY JJ (nap) is one of the few progressive types in the field and can follow up a recent Tramore win on similar ground
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Cases can be made for all of these but marginal preference is for REMAADD, who confirmed the promise that he displayed as a juvenile when finishing third in the Classic Trial over 1m2f at this venue last month. The son of Gleneagles did not appear to see out the trip that day and better can be expected over this distance. Sons And Lovers was far from disgraced when making the frame in the Craven on just his second start and he has to be of interest on the back of that effort. Balmacara and Kikkuli both look to have very bright futures and should not be underestimated, while Ice Max merits this step up in grade following an impressive handicap victory off a mark of 97 last time.

Harry Charlton's KIKKULI is bred to take high rank and looked a very good prospect when getting off the mark at Newmarket so gets the vote in an intriguing Heron Stakes. Karl Burke's Ice Max rates the form choice and is next on the list ahead of progressive duo Remaadd and Balmacara.

Ice Max has the best chance on ratings but there are plausible alternatives, most notably promising colts KIKKULI and Almaqam.
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MAGIC GEM posted another creditable effort in defeat when a close-up second on his seasonal/stable debut at Newcastle earlier this month. Michael Herrington's gelding should appreciate this return to 7f and a first victory in 2024 could be on the cards. Conversely, Daphne May is likely to fare better on this drop in trip and the daughter of Mayson isn't taken lightly, while C&D scorer Heerathetrack is likely to be involved at the business end too.

MAGIC GEM is lightly raced for his age and produced an excellent first effort for this stable when runner-up at Newcastle on return, so he's fancied to go one better in a thin race. Heerathetrack looks the obvious danger and Daphne May could take a hand if the drop in trip doesn't catch her out.

The suggestion is MAGIC GEM (nap) who is proven over this trip and arrives on the back of a career best on debut for this trainer.
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INVICTUS MACHIN put in a career best over fences when second over an extended 2m5f at Tramore a month ago and Gavin Cromwell's gelding could go one better with a reproduction of that effort here. That said, Bocelli's Voice is an obvious threat to the selection following his Wexford victory four weeks ago and Surf Club is another with valid form claims.

SURF CLUB jumped well when making a winning start to chasing at Tramore in April and probably found the race coming too soon over hurdles next time, so he's a confident choice to double his tally in this sphere at the possible expense of Bocelli's Voice, who found plenty to score at Wexford last time. Invictus Machine is another one to consider.

This step up in trip could bring about improvement in the 6yo INVICTUS MACHIN who was doing his best work at the finish at Tramore
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CRACK SHOT made a winning return to action over a mile at Newmarket earlier in the month and a 5lb rise for that success may not be enough to stop this progressive son of Kingman going in again. Alzahir outran his odds when filling fourth over an extended 7f at Chester recently and he may still have more to offer on just his fourth start for these connections. Hiromichi and Regheeb are others with strong form claims, while Dual Identity has a very good record at this venue and completes the shortlist.

DUAL IDENTITY bolted up over 10f here last season and showed enough to be positive about on his return at Epsom to think he cam resume winning ways at the chief expense of Crack Shot and Classic, who had little between them when meeting at Newbury last season and appeal as the types to progress into top-level handicappers this year.

With further progress on the cards, CRACK SHOT is taken to follow up his Newmarket win. Classic is second choice.
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A 5lb penalty may not be enough to prevent recent Newcastle scorer NATZOR from following up. The David O'Meara-trained gelding relished the return to 1m2f and he scored with enough in hand on that occasion to suggest that there is more to come. The biggest threat may emerge from Photon, who has been knocking on the door on his latest outings, while Ludo's Landing enjoys a 5lb swing with the selection having finished second at Gosforth Park and warrants respect.

Plenty of these arrive in good form, including PHOTON who went as close as he ever has to shedding the maiden tag when headed close home at Wolverhampton in March and a 1 lb rise in the weights shouldn't prevent him making another bold bid. Natzor cemented the positive start made for David O'Meara when successful at Newcastle 11 days ago, and along with Royal Dream, heads up the dangers.

Preference is for NATZOR, who arrives in cracking form and is taken to defy a 5lb penalty. Ludo's Landing is second choice.
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