There were 37 Races on Wednesday 24th May 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Yarmouth, 7 races at Warwick, 7 races at Ayr, 8 races at Kempton, 7 races at Southwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
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Many of these need to improve on what they've shown recently, so a chance can be taken on TRADESMAN. David Simcock's charge finished down the field in a trio of novice events last year, but it would be no surprise were the son of Mastercraftsman to take a step forward now switched to handicaps from a potentially workable mark. Habanero Star and Raqisa can battle it out for the minor money.

DAARIS has yet to win a race but this lightly-raced 4-y-o still appeals as having a bigger performance in him, particularly away from soft ground and with cheekpieces fitted for the first time, he could be the way to go. Habanero Star and Raqisa head the opposition.

Preference is for ALPHA KING, who goes well fresh and is 6lb lower than when winning here last June. Watch Tradesman in the market.
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OUR SCHOLAR has been threatening to gain a breakthrough success in this sphere of late and the step up from 2m could do the trick. Dj Pete failed to build on an encouraging hurdling debut at Doncaster when beaten a long way at Lingfield, but better is expected in this weaker contest. San Fermin needs a recent wind procedure to get him back on track but he completes the shortlist.

OUR SCHOLAR was probably an unlucky loser at Worcester 16 days ago given how strong he was at the finish having encountered a troubled passage, and in receipt of weight all round, he has a lot going for him. Better is expected of Dj Pete back from a break, with San Fermin a potential improver with a tongue tie on having had a breathing operation.

The most obvious answer is OUR SCHOLAR, who has been involved in two tight finishes over 2m this spring and can improve over this trip.
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The market should prove informative in this race full of newcomers, with a tentative vote going to JEHANGEER. Kevin Ryan's colt is a brother to dual Group 1-winning sprinter Hello Youmzain and he will take some stopping if he has inherited even a fraction of that ability. Army Ethos ticks plenty of boxes and could prove the chief threat, more so given his trainer's respectable strike-rate at the course, with Dingwall making most appeal of the remainder.

The betting could be key but on paper ARMY ETHOS, 78,000 gns Breeze-Ups purchase Mushterek and Jehangeer make most appeal.

Judged on breeding and other factors, the most interesting contenders are JEHANGEER, Army Ethos and Mushterek.
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MOONLIT CLOUD sprung a minor shock when winning at Nottingham 12 days ago, an effort for which she was subsequently raised 2lb in the ratings. The daughter of Sea The Moon seems versatile regarding ground conditions and she may be able to go in again. Flower Of Thunder already has three C&D victories on her CV and must be of interest back here, while Delphi Dreamer is worth monitoring in the betting ahead of his handicap bow.

MOONLIT CLOUD had more in hand than the margin suggests at Nottingham so can defy a 2 lb rise. At Liberty looks ready to strike soon so is feared most ahead of Cavalluccio.

Jean Danjou has potential but HOTSPUR HARRY (nap) looks the most solid option, back up to his optimum trip off his lower turf mark.
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HIM MALAYA may well have won on his handicap debut at Ludlow but for jumping out to his left, and Paul Nicholls' four-year-old is of strong interest now turned out again quickly. Pak Army has proven a different proposition since being refitted with blinkers and he must not be taken lightly, despite a 13lb rise for his Newton Abbot romp, since when he has won easily on the level. The unexposed Allihies likely has more to offer now given a mark and Dan Skelton's charge can't be ruled out either.

The Paul Nicholls-trained HIM MALAYA took a step forward when runner-up on his recent Ludlow handicap debut and is taken to build on that and open his account now. Dan Skelton handicap newcomer Allihies and Pak Army, who has found a new lease of life since refitted with blinkers, are the obvious dangers.

Pak Army and Him Malaya both have good claims but talented Flat-racer ALLIHIES is open to significant improvement over hurdles
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This can go the way of FREEDOM FLYER, who must hold every chance if building upon a strong runner-up effort over C&D earlier in the month. Ruth Carr's charge gets in here off an unchanged mark and he is preferred to the likes of Giselles Izzy and Kraken Power, who has been in consistent form on the all-weather this year and may be able to continue that back on turf.

FREEDOM FLYER travelled really powerfully when second in a more competitive race than this over C&D last time and can resume winning ways. Kraken Power arrives on the back of a good spell on AW and is feared most ahead of Iain Jardine's Giselles Izzy.

On current form, the most solid contenders are FREEDOM FLYER, Kraken Power and Giselles Izzy in that order of preference.
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With little form in the book, the market is likely to reveal some clues, but preference is for STATE OF DESIRE. Charlie Appleby was just touched off in this race last year, but his representative, a well-bred son of the imperious Frankel, appears to hold all the correct attributes to see him go one better. Mart and El Bodon make plenty of appeal on paper and both must be considered, while American Tale looks the pick of those with experience.

This is likely to be dominated by the newcomers with expensive Frankel yearling STATE OF DESIRE the obvious one on paper. Mart is bred to be sharp, while Khamsin proved popular at the Breeze-Ups.

Some interesting newcomers in here, headed by 400,000gns yearling STATE OF DESIRE and the well-related Mart.
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POTTLERATH won a shade cosily at Worcester earlier in the month and he looks to have been found a suitable opportunity to complete a double, despite a 7lb rise. Dorado Dollar arrives in good heart having finished runner-up on his last two appearances, but he's 5lb out of the handicap here. With that in mind, Marettimo, who shaped better than the beaten distance when third at Ludlow recently, may prove the bigger threat.

POTTLERATH has progressed with each run over fences and is taken to defy a 7 lb rise having scored with a bit in hand at Worcester. Ecossais is potentially on a good mark on his belated return so is next best ahead of Marettimo.

Still on a workable mark after last month's Ludlow success, MARETTIMO was not discredited when third there a fortnight ago.
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PINK CARNATION (second) had Crystal Caprice (fifth) well behind on her first start of the season in the Nottinghamshire Oaks, which was much improved form than she had shown prior, suggesting she has taken a big step forward over the winter. The daughter of Territories is fancied to cope with these quicker conditions and go one better. Al Husn will find this an easier assignment than the Dahlia at Newmarket, where she was a six-length second, and she is expected to mount another bold bid.

Roger Varian can win this again with progressive filly AL HUSN. She won a red-hot Newmarket handicap on her final start last term and resumed with a cracking effort in a Group 2 there. Back down in grade here she has obvious claims. Makinmedoit has a race like this in her and is feared most ahead of Sir Michael Stoute's Crystal Caprice.

The drop back in class gives the advantage to AL HUSN (nap). Makinmedoit, another progressive sort, is feared most.
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A costly purchase from the recent Tattersalls Craven Breeze-Ups, JIWIN could be primed to strike on debut for an in-form yard, which has unleashed some smart two-year-olds at this track in recent years. Similar comments apply to newcomer Mantra, with William Buick booked for the ride, while Zoumoon is another to note for the shrewd James Ferguson stable. Of those who have racecourse experience, Phoenix Duchess stands out after a somewhat promising debut at Newmarket.

No surprise were newcomers to come to the fore here, with JIWIN, who presumably breezed well given her sales prices shot up, just about the pick representing the Gosden team. Mantra has the services of William Buick and she's a likely type, along with Mirroring.

The Gosden's first 2yo runner of 2023, JIWIN, is a likely type. Mantra is perhaps most interesting of George Boughey's trio.
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CHAOS CONTROL was far from disgraced in sixth in the Grade 1 juvenile hurdle at the Grand National meeting and he may have been let in lightly on his handicap debut. Izayte justified strong support when gaining a first career success at Warwick at the start of the month, with a 6lb rise unlikely to prevent another bold bid. For Pleasure has been tumbling down the ratings and a four-month absence may have freshened the Grade 2 winner up.

IZAYTE upped his game to score over C&D last time and, with more to come, he looks the way to go in a fairly open-looking handicap. Chaos Control is a big danger dropping back in grade and Bombyx deserves respect having shaped as if back in form at Ludlow earlier in the month.

Chaos Control is respected but recent C&D winner IZAYTE may still have further improvement to come.
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Star Shield regained the winning thread when registering a clear-cut verdict in a small-field C&D handicap, but he doesn't have nearly as much scope for improvement as MOUNTBATTEN. Archie Watson's gelding built on a decent Brighton comeback when successful at Doncaster, and the rise from 7f should see him in an even better light. Ventura Rascal and Circles are interesting, with Hortzadar, Wadacre Grace and Flylikeaneagle all better than they showed last time.

David O'Meara holds a strong hand, with HORTZADAR taken to build on his promising reappearance at the second time of asking and deny Star Shield a C&D double. Lambourn raider Mountbatten looks best of the remainder.

Back down in grade and returned to Ayr, YAASER could well come back to winning form. Mountbatten is feared most.
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Narrowly denied at Catterick last time out, PURPLE REIGN must hold every chance if building on that effort, and the step up in trip should aid his cause. Ed Dunlop's charge has dropped 1lb below his last winning mark and he is fancied to see off the likes of Testing Faith and Smokey Malone, who has strong claims on his penultimate success at Southwell.

TESTING FAITH is a long-standing maiden but this looks his ideal trip and with William Buick taking over, this would be his chance to open his account. Purple Reign is more reliable than most at this level, with Smokey Malone another to consider.

Purple Reign and Testing Faith are a combined 1-30 and worth taking on with bumper winner VIENNA GIRL, who had excuses latest.
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MERCIAN PRINCE held on by half a length to make all at Kempton and he has only been raised 3lb. Amy Murphy's veteran looks to have conditions in his favour once more and he can make it a double. Saint Calvados was beaten under a length into third over an extended 2m4f at Ayr's Scottish National fixture and looks dangerous stepping back down in distance off 1lb lower. Light N Strike is much less exposed and could also have a say.

Intriguing fare despite the small field with a chance taken on former C&D winner SAINT CALVADOS. He confirmed he still has plenty to offer when third in an Ayr listed handicap 33 days ago and can make his presence felt back down in trip from an easing mark. Light N Strike and Only Money are a couple of others to consider.

After a creditable fifth in a hot 2m handicap at Punchestown last month, ESPION DU CHENET can make the journey from Ireland worthwhile.
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SHABAABY was not beaten far when third over course and distance two starts ago and his most recent effort at Catterick over 6f suggested that a return to the minimum trip would suit. Modular Magic was not at his best last time but he should not be underestimated in this company, while Lockdown has to be of some interest on his debut for new connections. The shortlist is completed by Be Proud and Mr Beaufort.

MUKER was running on when cut off towards the rail late on at Pontefract last time and might be worth chancing having dipped to a mark in the 60s. Be Proud ran quite encouragingly on his C&D reappearance a couple of weeks ago and is second choice ahead of Sixcor.

There are a few positives for MODULAR MAGIC, who gets the vote. Second choice Muker.
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The value may lie with THE SPOTLIGHT KID, whose two career wins came over C&D last year and his recent effort at Kempton should have put him spot on for this assignment. The hat-trick seeking Dark Side Thunder arrives in excellent form from the all-weather, while Covert Mission is another key player despite having never won on turf. Sharvara and Thapa VC can also have a say in proceedings.

THE SPOTLIGHT KID defends an unbeaten C&D record and with an AW run minus headgear 3 weeks ago likely to put him spot on for this, he has a lot to recommend him. Dark Side Thunder is a big threat if he's as effective on turf, along with Covert Mission.

The Spotlight Kid is 2-2 on turf, both over C&D, but a chance is taken on SECRET STRENGTH, who's fairly treated now.
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SALLEY GARDENS outran his odds when beaten less than two lengths into third at Kempton, for which he was put up 1lb. The Olly Murphy-trained seven-year-old is fancied to take another step forward to score, with Lewis Stones claiming 3lb to further aid his chances. Last-time-out Fakenham winner Way Out returns to the handicapping ranks and has to be considered, while Cluain Aodha has been holding her form quite well and is another to consider.

Back over hurdles after 8 months off, SALLEY GARDENS ran up to his best when third at Kempton and he can build on that effort to return to winning ways with the usual cheekpieces reapplied. Course-winner Cluain Aodha was soon back to form when runner-up last time and is feared most, ahead of Future Investment.

Placed over an inadequate 2m in a recent chase, THE BIG LENSE (nap) looks very interesting off today's 13lb lower hurdle mark.
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A ready winner over C&D 16 days ago, it looks best to side with the unexposed MORNING SUN. The son of Muhaarar appeared to relish the switch to front-running tactics on that occasion and a similar showing here could see him defy a 6lb rise in the handicap. Irish raider Theophilos appeals as his main danger following last month's Tipperary success, while Innse Gall heads the remainder, although Zarabanda should not be underestimated.

MORNING SUN had a bit in hand when striking at the second time of asking for the Keith Dalgleish stable here 16 days ago and can make light of a 4 lb rise. Zarabanda shaped quite encouragingly in a competitive Hamilton handicap on her recent reappearance and is feared most ahead of Irish raider Theophilos.

Irish challenger THEOPHILOS did it nicely at Tipperary last month and is taken to follow up, although Morning Sun is a danger.
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Perfect Gentleman struck over C&D last month by a length in this grade and he boasts leading claims off a 4lb higher mark, but a chance can be taken on KIMNKATE. The three-year-old filly makes her return to action and, if able to reproduce the form of her run over C&D in December, with the second and third winning since, she should go very close. Mr Boson is worth a second look on his handicap bow.

LARRSEN was well backed and scored readily at Bath recently, so he's fancied to go in again. Perfect Gentleman is 2 from 2 over C&D and looks a big threat, while Double Down should give his running once more.

Congruent can go well but PERFECT GENTLEMAN (nap) has already won two C&D handicaps and looked better than this grade last time.
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Waleyfa merits plenty of respect given her recent all-weather victories but her turf form is not as strong and that has to be a concern. With that in mind, preference is for GIRL INTHE PICTURE, who is only 1lb above her last winning mark and should improve for her recent seasonal return. Others to note are Thomas Equinas and Anglo Saxson.

The thriving WALEYFA had more in hand than the margin suggests when scoring at Wolverhampton 12 days ago so looks up to completing the hat-trick. Thomas Equinas is next best ahead of Mudlahhim.

The mare WALEYFA has won three times on the AW since joining Alice Haynes and is worth another chance on turf.
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Presenting Yeats recorded a double when last seen in October, but he only had one rival to beat on his most recent effort and could come out second best here to BUTLER'S BRIEF. The eight-year-old has top weight to contend with but he has been dropped 1lb for a Warwick defeat, which puts him on his last winning mark. Grace A Vous Enki has been freshened up following an encouraging Doncaster third and is another to consider.

Milton Harris has his string in good order at present and his PRESENTING YEATS gets the vote to pick up from where he left off last autumn and complete the hat-trick. Grace A Vous Enki has looked a tricky customer, but there were more encouraging signs at Doncaster 3 months ago and he may emerge as the main threat. Grillon de Monty and Butler's Brief can fight out third spot.

Another chance to GRILLON DE MONTY, who flopped over C&D recently but produced a good performance at Huntingdon last month.
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Successful over C&D last July, SHINE ON BRENDAN has been knocking on the door of late with a pair of runner-up efforts and this looks like an ideal opportunity for him to get back to winning ways. Hostelry arrives with similar claims and can give him the most to think about, along with Rogue Force, who has dropped down to a very attractive mark.

HOSTELRY goes off the same mark as when second at Musselburgh at the beginning of last week and may be up to going one better now. Shine On Brendan is another who arrives on the back of a creditable runner-up effort in recent days and should figure again. The returning Esticky End won on his 2022 reappearance and is another to consider, particularly if the betting vibes are strong.

Judged on his last two efforts SHINE ON BRENDAN looks a particularly solid option. Hostelry is second choice.
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DISCRETION was sent off at 12/1 for the Sandringham at Royal Ascot when last seen, which suggests a better performance was expected. The daughter of Dubawi has only had five starts and she could have much more to come this year for the Harry & Roger Charlton stable. The main threat might be Just Amber, who struck by just under two lengths at Lingfield last time and has to be considered off a 5lb higher mark. Of the remainder, Two Tempting makes some appeal.

Plenty arrive with claims, and it could just pay to take a chance on TAHITIAN PRINCE. A 3-time winner over C&D, he wasn't seen to best effect on his latest outing on turf and now operating 5 lb below his last winning mark, it would come as no surprise to see him go well. Two Tempting shaped better than the bare result on his latest outing and is feared from a handy draw. Low-mileage 4-y-o Discretion is another to consider.

The return to Kempton may see TWO TEMPTING gain his second C&D win. The well-handicapped Tahitian Prince could follow him home.
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BRILLIANT BLUE seemed to have benefitted from a wind operation when second over a mile at Brighton earlier in the month, and he could take some stopping off the same mark here. The consistent Spanish Mane also hit the crossbar on her most recent outing and she could prove to be the main danger. That said, Chagall and Revolutionary Man should not be underestimated.

It could be worth chancing FREE STEP, who starts out for a new yard on a potentially handy mark. Brilliant Blue is feared most with Buick an eye-catching booking, with Spanish Mane best of the others.

This revolves around REVOLUTIONARY MAN, who's 10lb lower than when winning on the AW last time. Brilliant Blue is next best.
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Having been well supported ahead of his fencing bow a week ago, LIVELY CITIZEN made no mistake at Perth, winning with a bit in hand. The unexposed chaser must carry a 7lb penalty, but that's unlikely to pose an issue if arriving in the same form. Begin The Luck's winning run came to an end at Newton Abbot, but he remains in good form and must be respected. Visored for the first time, Spanish Present appeals as the pick of the remainder.

A likeable sort over hurdles, LIVELY CITIZEN made the perfect start over fences when landing a 6-runner Perth handicap 7 days ago, jumping fine and quickening to lead close home. He gets the nod to follow up under a penalty, with fellow in-form rival Begin The Luck next best. Spanish Present also shouldn't be written off just yet, now connections reach for the first-time visor.

A chance is taken on FULL OF LIGHT jumping straighter in the headgear and accounting for last week's Perth winner Lively Citizen.
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SPARKLIGHT (second) had Forever A Diamond (fifth) behind when denied by five lengths over 5f at this track on her racecourse bow, and it's likely she would have learned a lot from her first outing. The daughter of Cable Bay could be the one to beat with normal improvement. Any market support for Lincoln Legacy should be noted, with Oisin Murphy booked on debut.

SPARKLIGHT shaped well here on debut and didn't have a hard time, so she's likely to improve enough to open her account at the second attempt. Lincoln Legacy is the pick of the newcomers and Fistral Beach is also worthy of consideration.

It was a good start to SPARKLIGHT's career when she finished second over 5f here two weeks ago and she can go one better today.
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Gats And Co bolted up from this mark at Ffos Las just under a year ago and, down in class, he merits the utmost respect but preference is still for JAYTEE. Only narrowly denied here on his latest outing, Ian Williams' charge can make amends and go one better from an unaltered handicap rating. Breizh Alko may show more now reverting to fences, though he needs to bounce back having been pulled up at Uttoxeter.

JAYTEE ran well when runner-up here recently and a performance of similar merit should be enough for him to go one better at the likely expense of Gats And Co. Breizh Alko is another one to consider.

A close second here nine days ago, JAYTEE almost picks himself if over those exertions. Zoffalee may yet prove next best.
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ONE MORE WAVE may have found that the 1m distance at Goodwood on heavy ground stretched his stamina, and a reproduction of his penultimate second over C&D would give him leading claims. Another Thought gained a breakthrough success at Lingfield earlier in the month and she isn't taken lightly, despite carrying a 7lb penalty in this contest. Southwell runner-up Trip To Rome could emerge as the chief threat.

ONE MORE WAVE seemed to find the 1m trip on testing ground taxing his stamina at Goodwood 18 days ago yet, with the form of his previous second in a C&D novice having been boosted, he's well worth another chance to get back on the up. Trip to Rome fared better than previously when second at Southwell and is feared, along with newcomer Timely Escape. Lingfield-scorer Another Thought should also give a good account.

Having been a good second over C&D last month, ONE MORE WAVE is the selection ahead of Southwell runner-up Trip To Rome.
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HERE WE HAVE IT showed up for a long way over an extended 2m4f here last month before fading late on. With that in mind, he may be worth taking a chance on dropped in trip, though Noahthirtytwored ought to provide a stern challenge on the back of a Worcester second. Sir Tivo has the ability to go well, while the consistent Sea Prince can't be ruled out either.

NOAHTHIRTYTWORED is a likeable type who remains of interest over fences after his good second at Worcester on only his third start in this sphere. Sir Tivo has had excuses of late so rates a threat, while Here We Have It took a step back in the right direction here last month.

Noahthirtytwored is respected but preference is for SIR TIVO, who is on a dangerous mark back over fences and is 2-3 over C&D.
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Glory Sky posted an improved effort when runner-up at Wetherby last Tuesday and she looks capable of winning at this level now switching to the all-weather. Preference, however, is for KITTEN GLOVES, who shaped as if she would relish this stiffer test after running on to finish second at Wolverhampton over 6f earlier in the month. Kracking needs to put his slow start at Southwell behind him, but it's too soon to write him off.

KITTEN GLOVES shaped well on debut and might only need to reproduce that sort of performance to open her account now fitted with a tongue tie. Glory Sky is the biggest threat on form but Kracking should improve, so he's another one to bear in mind.

There is precious little depth to this novice and it presents an excellent opportunity for KITTEN GLOVES to go one better.
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A half-brother to a couple of useful performers, including a Listed winner who struck on debut, CLIMBING looks the one to be with for a stable capable of readying one first time out. Strutter disappointed when going off favourite on his introduction at Warwick but better can be expected here, while similar comments apply to Reggae De Baune for the in-form Donald McCain team.

STRUTTER was given a considerate introduction when finishing mid-field at Warwick last month and with improvement on the cards, Nicky Henderson's 4-y-o gets the verdict to come out on top now fitted with a hood. Reggae de Baune was up against it the way the race developed at Carlisle on debut so he may emerge as the main danger, ahead of Jamie Snowdon's newcomer Climbing.

4yo STRUTTER shaped with promise when favourite in a big field at Warwick last month and he's a key player for his top yard.
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SOLAR ORBITER looked one to follow after another impressive display at Kempton in September, and Roger Varian's colt could make light work of his opening mark in handicaps. The progressive Shades Of Summer returned to winning ways when triumphing over 7f at Chelmsford last month and she may have more to offer over this distance, while Sayifyouwill is noted too.

SOLAR ORBITER was 2 from 2 last season and has the scope for a lot more improvement as a 4-y-o, so he's a confident choice to maintain his unbeaten record at the likely expense of With Respect, who arrives in top form. Shades of Summer is another one to consider.

Solar Orbiter will be popular but SAYIFYOUWILL is still improving and she can gain her fifth course success.
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A decent performer on the level, MYRISTICA didn't have much issue with the switch to hurdles when narrowly denied at Worcester earlier in the month. The daughter of Harzand must hold every chance if building upon that effort and she should have too much for Three Macks and Night On The Town, who was running with credit when falling at the last on her jumping bow at Warwick.

This looks a decent opportunity for MYRISTICA to go one place better than on her Worcester hurdle debut earlier this month. Night On The Town, who would have been placed but for falling at the last on hurdle debut, and Jamie Snowden's Phone Home can fight it out for the forecast spot.

Flat recruit MYRISTICA is taken to step up on her Worcester hurdling debut second, with improvement likely also from Phone Home.
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SHOCKWAVES created a big impression when winning easily over a mile at Lingfield a couple of weeks ago. The unexposed four-year-old has to overcome a 12lb rise in the ratings and a significant step up in trip, but it would be no surprise to see him add another victory to his record here. Cemhaan disappointed on his return to action at Newmarket recently but it is far too soon to be writing him off. Others to note are Barenboim, Balhambar and Protected Guest.

BALHAMBAR was progressive as a 3-y-o and, while an 11-month absence (has been gelded) suggests there may have been some issues, he's still worth a chance to make a successful reappearance up against mostly more exposed types. Recent Lingfield winner Shockwaves looks a danger if he stays the longer trip and Protected Guest can't be ruled out.

If Shockwaves stays he will prove hard to beat but BALHAMBAR still has potential and is interesting on his seasonal return.
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COCONUT TWIST filled second place over an extended 2m5f at Fontwell a couple of weeks ago and the step up in trip could help him to go one better here. Callisto's King remains unexposed and the application of first-time cheekpieces could bring about a career best from the six-year-old. Others who make the shortlist are Secret Trix, Western Jill and First Man.

FIRST MAN soon returned to form back over hurdles when third at Sedgefield in February and, having had a wind op since then, he could be ready to take advantage of his current mark. Callisto's King has shaped well on his last 2 starts and could be the main danger in first-time cheekpieces, while Western Jill also merits consideration.

Possible improvers over a staying trip on ground they'll appreciate, CALLISTO'S KING and Western Jill are preferred in that order.
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ENDOFASTORM was only beaten a length into third in a similar event at Wolverhampton late last month and, off the same mark, the daughter of Galileo Gold could be hard to stop here. Reset Button has the ability to go well off his current rating in a race of this nature, while Jeanette May and Meisterzinger are others who merit places on the shortlist.

RESET BUTTON comes here operating just 1 lb above his last winning mark and, having run with credit on the back of a wind op when fifth at Chelmsford last month, he could be the answer partnered by Oisin Murphy. Trusty Scout and Meisterzinger head up the dangers, with Knight of Kings also worth noting if the market speaks in his favour.

Meisterzinger will appreciate the return to this track but ENDOFASTORM could have more to offer over middle distances.
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BOOMTIME BANKER won on her only two appearances of 2022 and it would be no surprise if she were to rack up the hat-trick here, despite the 248-day break. Having A Barney has not been disgraced on either start since winning at Ayr in March and may prove to be the main threat to the selection, ahead of Robber's Bridge and Malina Ocarina.

HAVING A BARNEY has been in top form this spring, shaping well over 23.3f at Hexham last time and back in trip, he can regain the winning thread. Boomtime Banker is clearly fragile but she's won her last 2 so needs considering, along with Malina Ocarina.

The vote goes to HAVING A BARNEY (nap), who looked stretched over 2m7f at Hexham and could resume his progress back at this trip.
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Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.
In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.
Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.