1 Monday 5th June 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Monday 5th June 2023

There were 43 Races on Monday 5th June 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Thirsk, 7 races at Ayr, 7 races at Listowel, 7 races at Gowran Park, 8 races at Wolverhampton, 7 races at Windsor, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Monday 5th June 2023

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

14:05 Gowran Park Maiden 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	8 1st (8) (8/1 +43%) Many Tears	8 8/1(+43%)	(8) Many Tears 8/1, Once-raced filly. Tongue strap on, eighth of 13 in maiden at Leopardstown (7.2f, heavy, 11/1) on debut 29 days ago, met some trouble. Stable having good spell. No forlorn hope. Only eighth of 13 when 11-1 at Leopardstown (7f) but that was on testing ground..
2	2 2nd (2) (1.2/1 +26%) Golden Spangle	1.2 1.2/1(+26%)	(2) Golden Spangle 1.2/1, Fair filly. Remains a maiden after 9 Flat runs. 13/2, good second of 11 in maiden at Tipperary (7.5f, good) 6 days ago, sticking to task. Leading claims. Near miss last time but now 0-9 and perhaps vulnerable to one of the improvers here..
3	7 3rd (7) (3.5/1 +13%) Machnamh	3.5 3.5/1(+13%)	(7) Machnamh 3.5/1, Lightly-raced filly. Eighth of 13 in maiden at the Curragh (6f, good to soft, 5/1) 10 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. In the mix back over 7f. Good run over 1m at Naas (RPR 90); outpaced back over 6f at the Curragh last time..
4	12 4th (12) (5.5/1 +8%) Saturn Seven	5.5 5.5/1(+8%)	(12) Saturn Seven 5.5/1, Lightly-raced filly. 2/1, below form third of 6 in maiden at Tipperary (5f, good) 6 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Returning to this far looks a big plus and the cheekpieces could also give her a lift..
5th	1 5th (1) (150/1 -200%) Daughteroffortune	150 150/1(-200%)	(1) Daughteroffortune 150/1, Once-raced filly. Ninth of 13 in maiden (50/1) at Dundalk (6f) on debut. Off 9 months. Didn't get the clearest of passages when beaten just under 10l on AW at Dundalk..
6th	11 6th (11) (250/1 -400%) Qalahari Queen	250 250/1(-400%)	(11) Qalahari Queen 250/1, Twice-raced filly. 15/2, seventh of 11 in minor event at Chelmsford City (6f). Off 123 days. First run for yard after leaving James Tate with work to do. Sold cheaply out of James Tate's yard following a couple of sevenths on the AW..
7th	10 7th (10) (16/1 +11%) Pascalia	16 16/1(+11%)	(10) Pascalia 16/1, Twice-raced filly. 80/1, ninth of 16 in maiden at Naas (8f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Stable having good spell but others appeal more. Showed more to finish in mid-division at Naas but might be getting readied for handicaps..
8th	9 8th (9) (4.5/1 -29%) Neowise	4.5 4.5/1(-29%)	(9) Neowise 4.5/1, Twice-raced filly. 10/1, second of 10 in maiden at this C&D (soft) 26 days ago, running on. Not discounted. Ran a nice race here last month behind a not unfancied newcomer, seeing her race out well..
9th	5 9th (5) (200/1 -203%) Just Another Eagle	200 200/1(-203%)	(5) Just Another Eagle 200/1, Once-raced filly. Tenth of 11 in maiden at Tipperary (7.5f, good, 100/1) on debut 6 days ago. Never really counted when 100-1 for a 7.5f maiden at Tippeary (good)..
10th	3 10th (3) (150/1 -200%) Harriet Eagle	150 150/1(-200%)	(3) Harriet Eagle 150/1, €11,000 yearling, Free Eagle filly. Half-sister to winner in Poland by Invincible Spirit. Dam, US 9f winner, sister to Breeders' Cup Turf winner Talismanic. Market can guide. 11,000euros yearling; third foal; half-sister to Polish 1m/1m1f winner Polonia Spirit F..
11th	6 11th (6) (200/1 -300%) Lady Allessia	200 200/1(-300%)	(6) Lady Allessia 200/1, Once-raced filly. Last of 8 in maiden at Thurles (8f, soft, 200/1) on debut. Off 8 months. 200-1 when last to finish over 1m at Thurles in October; no appeal on the back of that..

LTO Selection:

HASIYNA may be able to step forward here in a tricky looking maiden. The Tamayuz filly showed improvement on her return this year when a staying on third at Sligo over just shy of 6f. This step up in trip and a more galloping track could bring a bit more. Neowise also showed significant improvement on her second outing when chasing home Lady Onyx here last month and looks an obvious danger from the in-form Jessica Harrington yard. Machnamh sets the standard here off a mark of 80 and may be better suited by this trip having been mid-division over six at the Curragh last time.

Not so competitive as the numbers suggest and GOLDEN SPANGLE looks to have been found a good opportunity to get off the mark on the back of her gutsy Tipperary second. Machnamh will benefit from this step up in trip and rates the chief threat with recent C&D second Neowise another who can have a say.

A handful of these have chances but SATURN SEVEN is more than ready for this return to 7f and she edges preference.

14:05 Gowran Park Maiden 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:15 Ayr Maiden (Class 5) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (0.29/1 +60%) Tajawal	0.29 0.29/1(+60%)	(4) Tajawal 0.29/1, Placed on all his three runs, visored for 1st time and suffering a poor run when third of 6 in minor event at Sandown (10f, good to soft, 5/2) 20 days ago. The form pick. Not discredited when well-held third in valuable Sandown novice last month; big player.
2	3 2nd (3) (2.25/1 -50%) Lil' Frank	2.25 2.25/1(-50%)	(3) Lil' Frank 2.25/1, Frankel colt who has shown fairly useful form, second of 8 in minor event at Southwell (8.1f, 11/2) 28 days ago. Open to improvement. Player. Sound effort when second at Southwell last month and probably still has potential.
3	6 3rd (6) (25/1 -14%) Angel From Above	25 25/1(-14%)	(6) Angel From Above 25/1, Galileo Gold filly. Half-sister to several winners, including smart/ungenuine 11f-2m winner Blakeney Point and smart 8.3f-1½m winner Lady Tiana. Appeals on paper but the market can prove a good indicator. Half-sister to two Listed winners but has good standard to reach on debut.
4	7 4th (7) (28/1 -133%) Fiver Friday	28 28/1(-133%)	(7) Fiver Friday 28/1, Took a big step backwards from her debut third when only eighth of 12 in maiden at Leopardstown (10f, heavy) 29 days ago. Place prospects if bouncing back. Very creditable third on slow ground on debut; well held since; still considered.
5th	1 5th (1) (150/1 -50%) The Caltonian	150 150/1(-50%)	(1) The Caltonian 150/1, Twice-raced gelding. Eighth of 11 in maiden at Carlisle (6.9f, good, 200/1) 14 days ago. Needs to step forward. Soundly beaten at triple-digit odds on both starts last month (1m/7f).
6th	2 6th (2) (150/1 -127%) Genevieve	150 150/1(-127%)	(2) Genevieve 150/1, Last of 8 in maiden at this course (6f, good to firm, 16/1) on debut 13 days ago. Significantly up in trip with work to do. Struggled to get competitive on recent debut here (6f); can't be recommended.
7th	5 7th (5) (150/1 -50%) The Darien Scheme	150 150/1(-50%)	(5) The Darien Scheme 150/1, Twice-raced gelding. Tenth of 11 in maiden at Carlisle (9f, good to soft, 150/1) 4 days ago. Has lots to find on form. A well-beaten outsider in two Carlisle maidens this spring (7f/1m1f); makes no appeal.

LTO Selection:

TAJAWAL would have likely finished closer but for being hampered at Sandown last month and he looks more than capable of winning a race of this nature now dropped in class. Lil' Frank posted an encouraging second on his return to action at Southwell in early May and appears to be the obvious danger returning to turf. Fiver Friday shouldn't be far away if judged on her debut performance, while newcomer Angel From Above is worth a market check.

This looks to rest between LIL' FRANK and Tajawal, with marginal preference for Roger Varian's improving son of Frankel who can go one better than when a good Southwell second last time. Tajawal didn't enjoy the rub of the green when third at Sandown and rates a big threat, with Irish challenger Fiver Friday the pick of the remainder.

Roger Varian's LIL' FRANK, who made a pleasing seasonal reappearance last month, gets the vote ahead of Tajawal.

14:15 Ayr Maiden (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:20 Listowel Maiden Hurdle 16f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	3 1st (3) (11/1 -38%) Call Her Now	11 11/1(-38%)	(3) Call Her Now 11/1, Twice-raced maiden. Hooded for 1st time, third of 16 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (18.3f, good to soft, 11/2). Off 12 months. Expensive purchase after debut win; placed on both starts last year, off for 12 months.
2	8 2nd (8) (33/1 -106%) Our Girl Sal	33 33/1(-106%)	(8) Our Girl Sal 33/1, Twice-raced maiden. 11/2, eighth of 9 in bumper at Sligo (18f, good). Off 9 months. Makes hurdles debut. Satisfactory run when fourth in a Galway festival bumper last year, disappointing at Sligo.
3	16 3rd (16) (14/1 -17%) Winning Mischief	14 14/1(-17%)	(16) Winning Mischief 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Fourth of 14 in novice hurdle (33/1) at Tipperary (16f, good) 18 days ago. Much-improved when fourth at Tipperary, needs to reverse form with third-placed Katherine.
4	1 4th (1) (20/1 -67%) Air Drop	20 20/1(-67%)	(1) Air Drop 20/1, Al Namix mare. Closely related to fair hurdler Lime Drop, stays 2½m. Pulled up sole start in points but she's in excellent hands. Closely-related to a five-time hurdles winner, pulled-up in a maiden point at Lingstown.
5th	11 5th (11) (0.91/1 +27%) Silent Approach	0.91 0.91/1(+27%)	(11) Silent Approach 0.91/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Excellent 1¾ lengths third of 7 to Shecouldbeanything in listed mares event at Killarney (17f, good to soft, 40/1) 22 days ago. Sets the bar pretty high. Placed twice in maidens, good chance now after an excellent effort in a Listed mares' race.
6th	4 6th (4) (80/1 -142%) Castle Ruby	80 80/1(-142%)	(4) Castle Ruby 80/1, Presenting mare. Dam (c109/h96), 2m chase winner (stayed 19f), sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 25f) Adams Island. Third completed starts in points. Third in two small-field point-to-points last year, fair pedigree but may need experience.
7th	14 7th (14) (80/1 -21%) Toucan Do	80 80/1(-21%)	(14) Toucan Do 80/1, Poor hurdler. Ninth of 14 in novice hurdle at Tipperary (16f, good, 40/1) 18 days ago. Third in a bumper, held by Katherine and Winning Mischief on recent running at Tipperary.
8th	6 8th (6) (6.5/1 +7%) Katherine	6.5 6.5/1(+7%)	(6) Katherine 6.5/1, Fair hurdler. Respectable third of 14 in novice hurdle at Tipperary (16f, good, 6/1) 18 days ago. Career-best when second at 33-1 in this race 12 months ago, good recent run at Tipperary.
9th	12 9th (12) (33/1 +0%) Sunshine Theatre	33 33/1(+0%)	(12) Sunshine Theatre 33/1, €17,000 3-y-o, £14,000 4-y-o, Soldier of Fortune mare. Dam (h94), 2m hurdle winner, half-sister to bumper winner/useful hurdler (stayed 3¼m) Glacial Sunset and fairly useful hurdler (stayed 21f) Bobbina. Pulled up sole start in points (Apr 9). Pulled-up at Quakerstown in April on her only point-to-point outing, safe to rule out.
10th	17 10th (17) (200/1 -33%) County Graduate	200 200/1(-33%)	(17) County Graduate 200/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 100/1, eighth of 14 in novice hurdle at Tipperary (16f, good) 18 days ago. Made a couple of mistakes on hurdling debut at Cork, similar at Tipperary last time.
11th	5 11th (5) (200/1 -33%) Fanta Magic	200 200/1(-33%)	(5) Fanta Magic 200/1, Thirteenth of 16 in handicap at Tipperary (9f, soft, 125/1). Off 13 months. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Pulled up on last hurdle outing. Moderate Flat form, pulled-up in a maiden hurdle at Ballinrobe 14 months ago.
12th	15 12th (15) (250/1 -67%) Velvet Reel	250 250/1(-67%)	(15) Velvet Reel 250/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Twelfth of 14 in novice hurdle at Tramore (16f, soft, 250/1) 50 days ago. Three-figure odds on all three starts over hurdles, no sign that she could make any impact.
13th	7 13th (7) (2/1 +0%) Katie Tay	2 2/1(+0%)	(7) Katie Tay 2/1, Fair winner at 16f in bumpers. Creditable 11 lengths sixth of 11 to Troubled Times in listed bumper at Gowran (16f, soft, 3/1). Off 8 months. Makes hurdles debut for leading yard. Won a mares' bumper at Tramore last August, absent since a tame effort the following month.
14th	2 14th (2) (125/1 -150%) Annie Questions	125 125/1(-150%)	(2) Annie Questions 125/1, Twelfth of 13 in bumper (25/1) at Tipperary (16f, good) on NH debut 18 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Hood/tongue strap on for 1st time. In rear in a bumper at Tipperary last month, hood and tongue-tie on now.
15th	19 15th (19) (125/1 -89%) The Coach Lady	125 125/1(-89%)	(19) The Coach Lady 125/1, Shantaram mare. Dam unraced. Pulled up both starts in points. RESERVE. First reserve, pulled-up in two point-to-point outings in the final week of the season.
16th	13 16th (13) (125/1 -25%) Take A Punt	125 125/1(-25%)	(13) Take A Punt 125/1, Remains a maiden after 11 hurdle runs. 100/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy) 67 days ago, pulled up. Back down in trip. No sign of winning potential since third on debut in a maiden at Ballinrobe in 2018.
17th	9 17th (9) (125/1 -25%) Princess Of Paris	125 125/1(-25%)	(9) Princess Of Paris 125/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Eleventh of 14 in novice hurdle at Tipperary (16f, good, 100/1) 18 days ago. Has shown nothing in a bumper and two maiden hurdle outings to encourage support.
18th	18 18th (18) (150/1 -127%) Forza Angelina	150 150/1(-127%)	(18) Forza Angelina 150/1, 40/1, twelfth of 14 in bumper at Clonmel (16.2f, soft) on NH debut 25 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Big price when finishing with only one behind her in a mares' bumper at Clonmel last month.

LTO Selection:

SILENT APPROACH should prove very difficult to beat if reproducing her recent Killarney effort. On that occasion, the Con O'Keeffe-trained mare belied odds of 40/1 when keeping on strongly to finish third in a Listed Hurdle. Meeting nothing like that calibre of opposition here, it would be disappointing if she failed to get her head in front. Tramore bumper winner Katie Tay wasn't able for a step up in class at Gowran Park subsequently but with another winter on her back she should be a stronger mare now. Michael Hourigan likes nothing better than a winner at this meeting, so it would be no surprise to see Winning Mischief run well for one of his oldest patrons, Denis Reddan. The lightly raced six-year-old showed definite promise when fourth at Tipperary last month.

SILENT APPROACH has been knocking on the door over hurdles and a repeat of last week's excellent second at Killarney may well see her go one place better. Katie Tay won a bumper and is sure to be well prepared for this hurdles bow so she's second choice, ahead of Katherine.

14:20 Listowel Maiden Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:30 Thirsk Maiden (Class 5) 6f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	13 1st (13) (0.83/1 +17%) Je Ne Sais Quoi	0.83 0.83/1(+17%)	(13) Je Ne Sais Quoi 0.83/1, Promising sort. 11/2, third of 7 in maiden at Ascot (5f, soft) on debut 24 days ago. Open to improvement and makes most appeal. Promising third over 5f at Ascot; should be suited by this longer trip; leading player.
2	6 2nd (6) (5/1 -11%) Midnight Lir	5 5/1(-11%)	(6) Midnight Lir 5/1, Twice-raced gelding. 7/1, fourth of 7 in maiden at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Not discounted. Clear promise over 5f at Ripon and Hamilton; shapes as if this extra furlong will suit.
3	1 3rd (1) (4.5/1 +31%) Barg	4.5 4.5/1(+31%)	(1) Barg 4.5/1, Foaled April 10. €15,000 foal, €34,000 yearling, Soldier's Call colt. Half-brother to 1m-1¼m winner Ideal Candy and 2-y-o 1¼m winner Sopran Fascion. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 1m-1¼m winner Pinpoint. 34,000euros yearling; by Soldier's Call; yard going strongly in the 2yo department.
4	12 4th (12) (50/1 -100%) All About Neve	50 50/1(-100%)	(12) All About Neve 50/1, Foaled January 31. €30,000 yearling, Kuroshio filly. Half-sister to winner abroad by Footstepsinthesand. 30,000euros yearling; refused to enter stalls at Beverley on intended debut.
5th	3 5th (3) (50/1 -100%) Kode Secret	50 50/1(-100%)	(3) Kode Secret 50/1, Foaled March 21. €28,000 yearling, Kodiac colt. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart winner up to 1¼m (stayed 1½m) Jammaal. 28,000euros yearling; one of two newcomers for this stable.
6th	8 6th (8) (25/1 +38%) Swift Salian	25 25/1(+38%)	(8) Swift Salian 25/1, Foaled March 20. €12,000 foal, £25,000 yearling, Holy Roman Emperor colt. Closely related to winner up to French 11f Bay of Gibraltar and half-brother to 9.5f winner in Doha Ras Al Qimmah. £25,000 yearling; by Holy Roman Emperor; market can guide.
7th	14 7th (14) (7/1 -27%) Latama	7 7/1(-27%)	(14) Latama 7/1, Foaled April 13. Galileo Gold filly. Half-sister to smart 5f/6f winner Umm Kulthum, runner-up in Sceptre Stakes. Dam lightly raced. Interesting newcomer. Along with Je Ne Sais Quoi she's a Newmarket raider; respected debutante.
8th	7 8th (7) (66/1 -100%) Miners Gamble	66 66/1(-100%)	(7) Miners Gamble 66/1, Foaled April 10. €7,500 foal, €30,000 yearling, Tamayuz gelding. Half-brother to 1½m winner Isle of Avalon and winner up to 11f Tigre Bianca. Dam 1½m winner who stayed 2m. 30,000euros yearling; not a sprinter on breeding.
9th	2 9th (2) (80/1 +20%) Ifonlytheycudtalk	80 80/1(+20%)	(2) Ifonlytheycudtalk 80/1, Once-raced colt. 50/1, twelfth of 14 in minor event at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) on debut 16 days ago, slowly away. Down the field in 5f contest at Doncaster.
10th	4 10th (4) (14/1 +50%) Macarone	14 14/1(+50%)	(4) Macarone 14/1, Foaled March 19. 15,000 gns foal, £32,000 yearling, Havana Grey colt. Dam, winner up to 6f (2-y-o 5f winner), half-sister to useful winner up to 9f Gerrard's Quest. £32,000 yearling; by Havana Grey; yard has had a few 2yo winners this season.
11th	11 11th (11) (100/1 -100%) Patronage	100 100/1(-100%)	(11) Patronage 100/1, Once-raced colt. 28/1, fifth of 9 in maiden at Redcar (6f, good to soft) on debut 14 days ago. Ran to a modest RPR at Redcar but looks open to improvement.
12th	5 12th (5) (28/1 +0%) Master Eli	28 28/1(+0%)	(5) Master Eli 28/1, Foaled April 7. Eqtidaar colt. Half-brother to useful 5f winner Tweet Tweet. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. Bred for speed and could make an impact.3 Eqtidaar colt; trainer's first 2yo runner of the campaign.
13th	9 13th (9) (100/1 -100%) Clerys Clock	100 100/1(-100%)	(9) Clerys Clock 100/1, Once-raced gelding. 33/1, seventh of 10 in minor event at Beverley (5f, good) on debut 20 days ago. May do better with Beverley debut under his belt.
14th	10 14th (10) (100/1 -100%) Drinkable	100 100/1(-100%)	(10) Drinkable 100/1, Foaled February 27. 7,000 gns yearling, Due Diligence gelding. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner out of useful winner up to 6f (including at 2 yrs) Blue Echo. 7,000gns yearling; one of two newcomers for this yard.

LTO Selection:

The debut run at Ascot from JE NE SAIS QUOI was solid enough on face value, but given the winner franked the form in good style at Carlisle last Thursday, this daughter of Dandy Man, looks the pick of the bunch at this early stage of their development. Barg represents a yard that has hit the ground running with its juveniles and he is another to monitor closely in the betting, while Latama and Macarone also appeal based on pedigree.

JE NE SAIS QUOI shaped well in a stronger race than this at Ascot on debut and looks the one to beat despite the presence of Latama, who looks an interesting newcomer. Midnight Lir is also quite appealing.

Newmarket raiders JE NE SAIS QUOI and Latama are strongly respected. Barg and Midnight Lir head the northern contingent.

14:30 Thirsk Maiden (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:37 Gowran Park Handicap 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (2.25/1 -50%) Hotrocket	2.25 2.25/1(-50%)	(5) Hotrocket 2.25/1, Promising sort. Good fourth of 13 in handicap (3/1) at Cork (7f, heavy) 58 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Won his maiden on good; close up in his handicap debut when the ground was testing..
2	6 2nd (6) (12/1 -33%) Spanish Tenor	12 12/1(-33%)	(6) Spanish Tenor 12/1, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 18/1, creditable third of 14 in handicap at Limerick (8f, soft) 44 days ago, having run of race. Each-way chance. On a good mark though and ran well from the front at Limerick last time out..
3	10 3rd (10) (6/1 +45%) Big Baby Bull	6 6/1(+45%)	(10) Big Baby Bull 6/1, 5/2 and blinkered for 1st time, didn't need to be at best when winning 12-runner claimer at Tipperary (7.5f, good) 6 days ago. Heading back in the right direction recently. In new blinkers when coming good again a claimer last week; more needed here..
4	8 4th (8) (9/1 +18%) Vocal Studies	9 9/1(+18%)	(8) Vocal Studies 9/1, Respectable thirteenth of 20 in handicap (14/1) at the Curragh (8f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Enters calculations. Has been cutting little ice in his recent handicaps and may prefer deeper ground..
5th	7 5th (7) (6/1 +57%) Red Heel	6 6/1(+57%)	(7) Red Heel 6/1, C&D winner. Sixth of 9 in handicap (9/2) at Roscommon (7.2f, good) 4 days ago, folding. Needs a couple of these to falter. Has the form to feature but will need to run better than at Roscommon four days ago..
6th	3 6th (3) (22/1 -120%) Exquisite Acclaim	22 22/1(-120%)	(3) Exquisite Acclaim 22/1, Respectable sixth of 17 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, good to soft, 25/1) 10 days ago. Stable having good spell. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Sole win came on AW in 2021; fair turf run last time out but others appeal more..
7th	1 7th (1) (16/1 +36%) Affogato	16 16/1(+36%)	(1) Affogato 16/1, Course winner. 13 lengths last of 8 to Honey Girl in Athasi Stakes (40/1) at the Curragh (7f, soft) 35 days ago. Yard in good form. Plenty to find on form. Highly tried on occasions but looks on a tough mark; 7lb claimer employed..
8th	2 8th (2) (3.5/1 +42%) Final Voyage	3.5 3.5/1(+42%)	(2) Final Voyage 3.5/1, Latest win at Lingfield in April. Creditable seventh of 20 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good to soft, 16/1) 10 days ago. Stable in good form. Others more persuasive. While all six wins have been on the AW, he probably has it in him to win on the grass..
9th	4 9th (4) (16/1 -45%) Apricot Twist	16 16/1(-45%)	(4) Apricot Twist 16/1, Lightly-raced winner. 7¼ lengths twelfth of 15 to The Antarctic in Lacken Stakes (25/1) at Naas (5.9f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Yard in good form. Makes handicap debut. Highly tried and she's a tricky one to assess now tackling her first handicap..
10th	11 10th (11) (20/1 -25%) Benavente	20 20/1(-25%)	(11) Benavente 20/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. Eleventh of 20 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good to soft, 16/1) 10 days ago. Plenty of solid AW form to his name but has yet to prove as effective on turf..

LTO Selection:

HOTROCKET ran really well on his handicap debut in testing conditions at Cork in April and can collect now back on a better surface. He won on good ground at Fairyhouse last summer and also ran a big race on his first outing for Joseph O'Brien at Dundalk so this livelier ground should suit better. The admirable veteran Spanish Tenor ran well in softer ground at Limerick on his last start and off the same mark he commands respect. Big Baby Bull won well in claiming company at Tipperary recently and has actually been eased 3lb since that run so he's another for the shortlist.

The most appealing of these by some way is HOTROCKET, who shaped really well when fourth of 13 on his reappearance at Cork. He remains open to improvement and is probably capable of a good deal better than his current mark implies. Exquisite Acclaim could be the answer for forecast purposes, while recent Tipperary claimer winner Big Baby Bull and Spanish Tenor should both have a part to play.

Joseph O'Brien's HOTROCKET (nap) ran well at Cork and he promises to be better suited by these less taxing conditions.

14:37 Gowran Park Handicap 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:45 Ayr Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (1.62/1 -30%) Alethiometer	1.62 1.62/1(-30%)	(1) Alethiometer 1.62/1, Dual 7f winner who resumed from 10 months off with a good second of 11 in handicap at Redcar (8f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Up 2 lb but she's a player. Good second over 1m on recent seasonal debut and could quite plausibly come on for the run.
2	5 2nd (5) (2.5/1 +62%) Cosa Sara	2.5 2.5/1(+62%)	(5) Cosa Sara 2.5/1, Course winner. Latest win here in May. Below-form fifth of 7 in handicap (6/1) at Hamilton (9.2f, good to firm) 5 days ago, slowly away. Cheekpieces refitted and the sort to bounce back. 1m course winner last month but held twice since and not sure to be suited by drop to 7f.
3	2 3rd (2) (3.33/1 +56%) Gometra Ginty	3.33 3.33/1(+56%)	(2) Gometra Ginty 3.33/1, Seventh of 9 in handicap at Catterick (7f, good to firm, 18/1) 11 days ago, slowly away. Back to a potentially lenient mark if shrugging off latest effort. Seemingly back in good form two starts ago but didn't feature last time; hard to predict.
4	4 4th (4) (4/1 -33%) Woobay	4 4/1(-33%)	(4) Woobay 4/1, Progressive maiden who arrives on the back of a clear second of 8 in maiden (7/2) at this course (6f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Very much one to consider on her handicap debut. Clear second in recent 6f course maiden; should have improvement to come in handicaps.

LTO Selection:

ALETHIOMETER made a very pleasing return to action at Redcar over a mile when only beaten a length and a half, for which she has been put up 2lb. The daughter of Aclaim struck over this distance in July last year and she could prove tough to beat under Callum Rodriguez. The main threat is Woobay, who has taken a step forward on each of her three starts and is an interesting contender on her handicap bow, while Gometra Ginty rates best of the rest.

ALETHIOMETER made a pleasing return from a lengthy absence when runner-up at Redcar a fortnight ago and can go one better now at the chief expense of Woobay, who rates a major threat on her handicap debut with more to offer. Course winner Cosa Sara and handily-weighted Gometra Ginty also need factoring into an open handicap.

Clear second in a recent 6f course maiden, WOOBAY could be on a lenient mark for today's handicap debut.

14:45 Ayr Handicap (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:50 Listowel Maiden Hurdle 16f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	16 1st (16) (3.2/1 -7%) Mister Wilson	3.2 3.2/1(-7%)	(16) Mister Wilson 3.2/1, Fair hurdler. Remains a maiden after 7 hurdle runs. 9/2, good second of 17 in juvenile hurdle at Punchestown (15.8f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Claims if he can pull out a bit more. Consistent lately, twice placed in handicaps at Kilbeggan, second in a Punchestown maiden.
2	11 2nd (11) (1.5/1 +70%) Suttons Hill	1.5 1.5/1(+70%)	(11) Suttons Hill 1.5/1, Promising sort. 4/1, good second of 7 in novice hurdle at Cork (19f, good to soft) 30 days ago. Open to improvement and should go well. Twice second in bumpers during the winter, has confirmed a good standard in maiden hurdles.
3	8 3rd (8) (80/1 -21%) Johnny M	80 80/1(-21%)	(8) Johnny M 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Eighth of 16 in novice hurdle (150/1) at Kilbeggan (19f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 24 days ago. Two poor bumper runs, spark of promise on hurdling debut at Kilbeggan, a lot more needed.
4	3 4th (3) (200/1 -33%) Champagne Saloon	200 200/1(-33%)	(3) Champagne Saloon 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. 200/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, thirteenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Limerick (16.4f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Pulled up in three points, tailed off in maiden hurdles at Tramore and Limerick.
5th	17 5th (17) (1.5/1 -88%) Morning Soldier	1.5 1.5/1(-88%)	(17) Morning Soldier 1.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. 11/8, respectable third of 16 in juvenile hurdle at Killarney (17f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Sets a solid standard and should take all the beating. Boasts good overall credentials but could manage only third when favourite at Killarney.
6th	6 6th (6) (8.5/1 -6%) Humanitarian	8.5 8.5/1(-6%)	(6) Humanitarian 8.5/1, Thrice-raced maiden over hurdles. 22/1, fourth of 16 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (15.8f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Three-time Flat winner in UK but became regressive, recovering his form over hurdles now.
7th	15 7th (15) (80/1 -21%) Akaabir	80 80/1(-21%)	(15) Akaabir 80/1, Modest maiden on the Flat. Once-raced maiden. 33/1, last of 15 in handicap at Roscommon (7.4f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Poor on last bumper run. Has shown very little on the Flat in recent months, unlikely to feature on hurdling debut.
8th	14 8th (14) (80/1 -60%) Woodie Wango	80 80/1(-60%)	(14) Woodie Wango 80/1, €5,000 3-y-o, Ocovango gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdler First Assignment and fair hurdler Bridane Rebel, stayed 25f. Dam (c95/h95) maiden under Rules (stayed 25f). Pulled up sole start in points (Apr 16). Fair pedigree hints at stamina rather than speed, pulled-up on only point-to-point start.
9th	4 9th (4) (125/1 -89%) Fox Leicester	125 125/1(-89%)	(4) Fox Leicester 125/1, Fair Flat winner. Once-raced maiden over hurdles. Fourteenth of 16 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (15.8f, good to soft, 80/1) on NH debut 13 days ago. Six-time Flat winner, down the field on hurdling debut at Punchestown 13 days ago..
10th	5 10th (5) (100/1 -52%) Got Arc Eye	100 100/1(-52%)	(5) Got Arc Eye 100/1, Shirocco gelding. Dam (c111/h98) 2m hurdle winner (stayed 2½m, including over fences). Shirocco gelding, dam 2m hurdle/chase winner, makes belated debut at the age of seven.
11th	12 11th (12) (66/1 +0%) Toppy's Boy	66 66/1(+0%)	(12) Toppy's Boy 66/1, Once-raced maiden. Seventh of 16 in novice hurdle (250/1) at Cork (24.8f, good to soft) on NH debut 30 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Not a bad effort at a huge price on debut over 3m1f at Cork, big drop in trip now.
12th	18 12th (18) (125/1 -25%) Rushford	125 125/1(-25%)	(18) Rushford 125/1, Once-raced maiden over hurdles. First run since leaving Sir Mark Prescott Bt when fourteenth of 16 in juvenile hurdle at Killarney (17f, good to soft, 50/1) on NH debut 22 days ago. Two wins on Flat in Britain, 50-1 when tailed off on Irish/hurdling debut at Killarney.
13th	10 13th (10) (150/1 -50%) One Cool Citizen	150 150/1(-50%)	(10) One Cool Citizen 150/1, Once-raced maiden. 80/1, twelfth of 18 in novice hurdle at Limerick (16.4f, good to soft) on NH debut 10 days ago. Won a maiden point but failed to complete other four starts, tailed off on hurdling debut.
14th	13 14th (13) (150/1 -20%) Truckers Call	150 150/1(-20%)	(13) Truckers Call 150/1, Once-raced maiden. Hooded, fourteenth of 18 in novice hurdle (125/1) at Limerick (16.4f, good to soft) on NH debut 10 days ago. Ordinary form in points, pulled up in three of five attempts; tailed off on hurdling debut.
15th	1 15th (1) (100/1 -25%) Callmedusty	100 100/1(-25%)	(1) Callmedusty 100/1, Once-raced maiden. 50/1, eleventh of 15 in novice hurdle at Killarney (17f, good to soft) on NH debut 22 days ago. Towards the rear first time out at Killarney, due to run at Tramore on Saturday.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (16/1 +36%) Caradoc	16 16/1(+36%)	(2) Caradoc 16/1, Promising sort. Useful winner at 10f on flat. First run since leaving Ed Walker when ninth of 15 in novice hurdle (22/1) at Killarney (17f, good to soft) on NH debut 22 days ago. Should improve. Four-time winner on the Flat in Britain, faded from two out on hurdling debut at Killarney.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (150/1 -127%) Jackevan	150 150/1(-127%)	(7) Jackevan 150/1, Once-raced maiden. Seventh of 8 in bumper (20/1) at Ballinrobe (17.4f, soft) on NH debut 52 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Completely tailed off first time out in a bumper at Ballinrobe, tongue-tie on now..

LTO Selection:

Despite failing to justify favouritism at Killarney last month, MORNING SOLDIER is afforded another opportunity to win for the first time over hurdles. A former Dundalk victor on the Flat, the Tom Mullins-trained gelding has some strong form since switching codes. With a handicap mark of 121, he really should be beating the level of opposition he encounters in this race. Humanitarian, who has posted a couple of good runs since joining the Shark Hanlon yard in February, is one that could pose a big threat. Twice a winner when trained on the level by Stuart Williams in the UK, the seven-year-old has a rating that gives him every chance. Mister Wilson has reached the frame on all three starts since returning from a break, so, he too, can make his presence felt in a competitive heat.

MORNING SOLDIER has the best form and arrives on the back of a solid effort at Killarney, so he gets the nod ahead of Suttons Hill, who is open to improvement. Mister Wilson looks the pick of the remainder but he has something to find.

14:50 Listowel Maiden Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Thirsk Stakes (Class 5) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
8	8 (8) (150/1 -50%) Instinct	150 150/1(-50%)	(8) Instinct 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. 150/1 and hooded for 1st time, seventh of 9 in minor event at Newcastle (6f). Off 6 months. Significantly up in trip and tongue strap on for 1st time. Needs to improve sharply on her 6f AW efforts.
1	5 1st (5) (6.5/1 +35%) Dora Milaje	6.5 6.5/1(+35%)	(5) Dora Milaje 6.5/1, Won 9-runner minor event at Pontefract (8f, good, 7/1) on debut last September. This is more demanding but she's clearly promising. Form of 2yo win at Pontefract isn't compelling but she's open to progress.
2	9 2nd (9) (2.25/1 -13%) Rajindri	2.25 2.25/1(-13%)	(9) Rajindri 2.25/1, Promising individual. 10/3, second of 9 in maiden at Beverley (8.4f, good) 20 days ago (Cori Glory back in fourth), clear of the rest. Further progress likely and she's a key player. Clear second at Beverley on turf/seasonal debut; good chance at the weights.
3	7 3rd (7) (33/1 -50%) Cori Glory	33 33/1(-50%)	(7) Cori Glory 33/1, Twice-raced maiden. First run since leaving Craig Lidster when fourth of 9 in maiden (16/1) at Beverley (8.4f, good) 20 days ago, running on. Looks capable of winning a race of two in due course, albeit it's in handicaps where she'll likely come into her own. Clear signs of ability in two starts but needs improvement to get off the mark.
4	4 4th (4) (5/1 +17%) Terwada	5 5/1(+17%)	(4) Terwada 5/1, Once-raced maiden. Third of 8 in minor event (11/2) at Chelmsford City (7f) on debut 32 days ago. That form looks decent (the winner went in again at Doncaster recently) and he should be sharper this time. Promising debut at Chelmsford last month; bred to be suited by this extra furlong.
5th	1 5th (1) (2.75/1 -22%) Tyndrum Gold	2.75 2.75/1(-22%)	(1) Tyndrum Gold 2.75/1, Promising individual. Won 9-runner minor event (4/6) at Kempton (8f) on latest start in December, forging clear. More needed under a double penalty but he remains unexposed and open to improvement for his top yard. Won a couple of Kempton AW events last year; open to further progress; respected.
6th	3 6th (3) (3.33/1 +45%) Burning The Bails	3.33 3.33/1(+45%)	(3) Burning The Bails 3.33/1, Promising individual. 9/4, third of 10 in minor event at Newcastle (7.1f), left with too much to do. Remains open to improvement and should make his presence felt, provided he takes to turf. Strong-finishing third on latest 7f AW start; likely to relish this new trip.
7th	6 7th (6) (80/1 +20%) Kitten's Bay	80 80/1(+20%)	(6) Kitten's Bay 80/1, Once-raced maiden. Fourth of 6 in minor event at this C&D (heavy, 16/1) on debut 25 days ago. Hard to envisage him taking a hand in the finish. Yard also saddles Cori Glory. Only a modest fourth in heavy-ground contest over C&D on debut.
8th	2 8th (2) (40/1 -100%) Big Bad Wolf	40 40/1(-100%)	(2) Big Bad Wolf 40/1, Twice-raced maiden. Last of 6 in minor event (66/1) at York (7.9f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Probably more one for handicaps in due course. Form of York reappearance effort may not be reliable; others are more solid.

LTO Selection:

The unbeaten Tyndrum Gold is highly respected on his reappearance/turf debut. However, he shoulders a double penalty and he will need to be well above average to give so much weight away after an 180-day absence. Therefore, it might be worth putting a small investment on RAJINDRI being able to take a step forward from a promising second at Beverley last month. She gets weight from the rest and her turf experience could be vital. Dora Milaje is also considered.

The form of RAJINDRI's efforts on the all-weather last season read well and she was touched off on her reappearance/turf debut at Beverley, leaving the impression that there's better to come. She gets the nod ahead of the unbeaten Tyndrum Gold, who is greatly respected but may find the concession of 17 lb (not taking his rider's claim into account) to the selection a bridge too far. Burning The Bails, Terwada and Dora Milaje are other interesting types in what promises to be an informative race.

Quite a competitive novice event with several appealing types in the field. RAJINDRI is first choice, ahead of Tyndrum Gold.

15:00 Thirsk Stakes (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:07 Gowran Park Handicap 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	4 1st (4) (5/1 +9%) Barnhill Rose	5 5/1(+9%)	(4) Barnhill Rose 5/1, One win from 21 Flat runs. Good second of 15 in handicap (5/1) at Roscommon (7.4f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Can deal with this mark and was only caught late on at Roscommon..
2	1 2nd (1) (4/1 +11%) Pinball Wizard	4 4/1(+11%)	(1) Pinball Wizard 4/1, 1 win from 1 run this year. 25/1, won 13-runner handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 13 days ago, pushed out. Can go well again. 8lb higher for recent course win but he had come a long way down the weights..
3	17 3rd (17) (6.5/1 +46%) Lauroline	6.5 6.5/1(+46%)	(17) Lauroline 6.5/1, Creditable seventh of 20 in handicap at Leopardstown (8f, good, 12/1) 17 days ago. Stable having good spell so she can't be discounted. RESERVE. Reserve; 7th in a field of 20 at Leopardstown and has races in her..
4	16 4th (16) (8/1 +0%) Snowdonia Song	8 8/1(+0%)	(16) Snowdonia Song 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, third of 13 in handicap (8/1) at this C&D (good to soft) 33 days ago. Should improve further with headgear retained. Step in the right direction when placed in the cheekpieces on C&D handicap debut..
5th	14 5th (14) (50/1 +24%) Von Krolock	50 50/1(+24%)	(14) Von Krolock 50/1, 150/1, poor form when seventh of 13 to Pinball Wizard in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 13 days ago. Others appeal more. Perhaps showed a tad more over C&D but still finished some 7l off Pinball Wizard..
6th	7 6th (7) (11/1 -144%) Together Aclaim	11 11/1(-144%)	(7) Together Aclaim 11/1, Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs but he posted a very good third of 15 in handicap (22/1) at Roscommon (7.4f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Has to be taken seriously off a reduced mark. Closing third at Roscommon over a tad shorter; should be involved..
7th	15 7th (15) (3.2/1 +60%) Plugged In	3.2 3.2/1(+60%)	(15) Plugged In 3.2/1, 16/1, good third of 16 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 13 days ago. Needs considering. Was a closing third of 16 here two weeks ago when returning from 237 days away..
8th	3 8th (3) (28/1 +0%) Cool Vixen	28 28/1(+0%)	(3) Cool Vixen 28/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving Robyn Brisland when tenth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (8f, 25/1) 81 days ago, missing break. More is needed. Dual winner so capable; lost lengths at the start when quiet on her stable debut..
9th	9 9th (9) (16/1 -14%) Flotus Radiance	16 16/1(-14%)	(9) Flotus Radiance 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 16/1, good sixth of 16 in handicap at Cork (7f, good) 19 days ago, never nearer. In the mix. Slow start was no help when comfortably held at Cork but still has much to prove..
10th	11 10th (11) (40/1 +0%) Atlas	40 40/1(+0%)	(11) Atlas 40/1, Tenth of 14 in handicap at Punchestown (9f, good to soft, 40/1). Off 8 months. Cheekpieces back on. Twenty seven runs since last win in 2020. Continues to fall in weights but wasn't threatening to make the most of it when last seen..
11th	12 11th (12) (20/1 -25%) Deuteronomy	20 20/1(-25%)	(12) Deuteronomy 20/1, 16/1, fair sixth of 15 in handicap at Roscommon (7.4f, good to soft) 14 days ago, finishing well. Possibilities. Slow start had him on the back foot when behind some of these at Roscommon two weeks ago..
12th	8 12th (8) (80/1 -400%) Harbanaker	80 80/1(-400%)	(8) Harbanaker 80/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Dundalk in January. 5/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Dundalk (8f). Off 115 days. Chance if rediscovering old form. Nothing wrong with his mark but he lacks a recent run..
13th	10 13th (10) (22/1 -120%) Numidia	22 22/1(-120%)	(10) Numidia 22/1, Winner at Dundalk in February. 5/1, respectable fifth of 14 in handicap at Naas (8f, heavy) 42 days ago. Visor back on and in the picture. Each-way claims on soft/heavy exploits and he probably won't mind this quicker surface..
14th	18 14th (18) (14/1 +44%) Soyounique	14 14/1(+44%)	(18) Soyounique 14/1, Eleventh of 14 in handicap (14/1) at Leopardstown (7.1f, heavy) 61 days ago, going off too hard. Hood/tongue strap back on. Others remain more persuasive, though. Engaged Listowel 4.37 Sunday. RESERVE. Reserve; done most of his winning on the AW and was down the field at Leopardstown..

LTO Selection:

BARNHILL ROSE has been knocking on the door and may be able to gain a deserved win. The Mayson filly was denied by half a length at Roscommon last time and is reunited with Siobhan Rutledge now, who was on board when she gained her sole previous victory at Naas last summer. Together Aclaim was just a neck behind the selection last time and also went up 2lb for that performance so looks an obvious danger. Pinball Wizard won over course and distance 13 days ago and could be a big player again despite a 8lb hike for that victory.

TOGETHER ACLAIM is still without a win but has fallen in the weights and looks the way to go on the back of his good Roscommon third last time. Barnhill Rose, runner-up in that same contest, is another weighted to have a say with the lightly-raced Snowdonia Song and C&D scorer Pinball Wizard completing the shortlist.

Barnhill Rose must have a chance and so too TOGETHER ACLAIM, who finished hot on the heels of that mare at Roscommon.

15:07 Gowran Park Handicap 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:15 Ayr Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (3.5/1 +30%) Havana Party	3.5 3.5/1(+30%)	(2) Havana Party 3.5/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Good 1¾ lengths fourth of 10 to the reopposing St Andrew's Castle over C&D (good to firm) 13 days ago. Not the most straightforward but still merits plenty of respect in a change of headgear (first-time blinkers for usual cheekpieces). Still on good mark after recent C&D fourth; headgear switched today; respected.
2	1 2nd (1) (4.5/1 -64%) Fifty Sent	4.5 4.5/1(-64%)	(1) Fifty Sent 4.5/1, Good start for new yard on Newcastle's Tapeta in recent months, just fending off the reopposing Tafsir when successful last time. Just as effective on turf and should remain very competitive after a 2 lb rise. Found extra close home to win on AW last month; not yet fully exposed; major player.
3	7 3rd (7) (3.5/1 +42%) Tafsir	3.5 3.5/1(+42%)	(7) Tafsir 3.5/1, Just edged out by Fifty Sent at Newcastle before finishing behind St Andrew's Castle (and 2 more of today's rivals) over this C&D since. Close second to Fifty Sent on AW last month and has since run okay over C&D.
4	5 4th (5) (6/1 +25%) Coconut Bay	6 6/1(+25%)	(5) Coconut Bay 6/1, Pulled too hard ridden from the front when last of 6 at Carlisle (11f) last Thursday but prior to that she was a creditable third to St Andrew's Castle over C&D. Has a tongue strap on for the first time. Close third over C&D a fortnight ago; needs to bounce back from lesser run on Thursday.
5th	6 5th (6) (8/1 +43%) Royal Countess	8 8/1(+43%)	(6) Royal Countess 8/1, Third C&D success of her career when seeing off stablemate Flying Moon on her reappearance but a 4 lb rise proved enough to halt her back here since. C&D winner on seasonal debut but managed only eighth here a fortnight ago.
6th	4 6th (4) (14/1 -40%) Flying Moon	14 14/1(-40%)	(4) Flying Moon 14/1, Three-time C&D winner, including this race last year. Creditable second to reopposing stablemate Royal Countess on C&D reappearance but last of 10 in the race St Andrew's Castle won here 13 days ago. Didn't fire last time but has good strike-rate and is very well suited by this C&D.
7th	3 7th (3) (4.5/1 -29%) St Andrew's Castle	4.5 4.5/1(-29%)	(3) St Andrew's Castle 4.5/1, First attempt at this trip when seeing off a few of today's rivals here 13 days ago but partnered by a 5 lb claimer on that occasion so he is a fair bit higher in the weights now if that is taken into account. C&D winner when upped in trip last month and remains unexposed over 1m2f.

LTO Selection:

St Andrew's Castle had five of these in behind when he won here last month and the five-year-old looks a key player once again. However, FIFTY SENT looks the way to go after his game success when giving 14lb to Tafsir on the Tapeta at Newcastle last month. A 2lb higher mark is hardly restrictive and there are solid foundations to build from now he is back on turf. Coconut Bay also appeals back in trip with a tongue-tie applied.

This is very trappy. FIFTY SENT could have a bit more to come for new trainer Michael Dods so he is the suggestion. Havana Party was behind a couple of today's rivals here last time but it's possible he could provide the chief threat if a change of headgear gives him a bit of a lift.

Topweight FIFTY SENT had only a short head to spare when winning on Tapeta last month but may still have potential.

15:15 Ayr Handicap (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:20 Listowel Handicap Hurdle 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	11 1st (11) (16/1 +43%) Taylors Three Rock	16 16/1(+43%)	(11) Taylors Three Rock 16/1, 12/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Leicester (15.5f, good to soft), struggling when not fluent 2 out. Off 6 months. Rejoined yard after leaving Tony Carroll. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Second in a bumper here in 2020, has often run too freely, back with her original trainer.
2	1 2nd (1) (8/1 +20%) Red Ball Of Fire	8 8/1(+20%)	(1) Red Ball Of Fire 8/1, 9/1, good third of 9 in handicap at Sligo (10.4f, good to soft) 20 days ago, finishing well. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Blinkers on 1st time. Below form on last hurdle run. Two wins at her trainer's local Sligo track, should be sharper for a recent Flat outing.
3	2 3rd (2) (2.75/1 +61%) Betty Dutton	2.75 2.75/1(+61%)	(2) Betty Dutton 2.75/1, 4/1, below form ninth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16.2f, soft) 25 days ago. Could well bounce back granted quicker ground. Maiden win last autumn was over 2m4f on good ground, going should suit, trip perhaps not.
4	4 4th (4) (6/1 -33%) Hi Ski	6 6/1(-33%)	(4) Hi Ski 6/1, Belatedly off the mark when taking 13-runner handicap hurdle (17/2) at Tipperary (16f, good) 18 days ago, having run of race. 5 lb higher now but ought to go well again. Made most of the running when winning at Tipperary, should feature again off 5lb higher.
5th	12 5th (12) (11/1 +50%) Mullins Cross	11 11/1(+50%)	(12) Mullins Cross 11/1, First run since leaving Paul Nolan when 25/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (16.8f, good to soft) 35 days ago, weakening before 2 out. Rejoined yard after leaving Martin Gerard McGuane. Best form was at Sligo in 2021, poor form since then, now back with her original trainer.
6th	9 6th (9) (66/1 -200%) Johanna Yeats	66 66/1(-200%)	(9) Johanna Yeats 66/1, One win from 29 NH runs. Pulled up in handicap chase (16/1) at Tramore (15.1f, soft) 50 days ago, pulled up before 2 out. Switches from chase to hurdles. Poor form over fences on her last five starts, 1-23 hurdles record is a negative.
7th	5 7th (5) (8/1 -45%) Milajess	8 8/1(-45%)	(5) Milajess 8/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, very good second of 12 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.2f, soft, 7/1) 25 days ago. Claims if building on that back in handicap company. Second in a maiden on latest, will need to improve considerably on previous handicap form.
8th	8 8th (8) (5/1 -50%) Inchiquin Star	5 5/1(-50%)	(8) Inchiquin Star 5/1, Promising individual who found improvement when second of 14 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (16f, good) 18 days ago. 3 lb rise fair and we may not have seen the best of her yet. Fair maiden on Flat, worth considering after promising handicap hurdle debut at Tipperary.
9th	10 9th (10) (100/1 -257%) Brogue Belle	100 100/1(-257%)	(10) Brogue Belle 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Twelfth of 15 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.6f, good to soft, 150/1) 34 days ago. Improvement required on handicap debut. Has been beaten a minimum of 68l in four maiden outings, transformation needed.
3	3 \|F\| (3) (4/1 +38%) Bint Freya	4 4/1(+38%)	(3) Bint Freya 4/1, Run creditably in maidens the last twice, latest when third of 16 (12/1) at Killarney (22.2f, good) 21 days ago. Back down in trip. Looks fairly treated, returned to handicap company, and warrants respect. Solid recent form in maidens has been over longer distances, 2m not guaranteed to suit.
10th	7 10th (7) (18/1 +10%) Forge Road	18 18/1(+10%)	(7) Forge Road 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 66/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Gowran (13.7f, soft) 47 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Tongue strap on 1st time. Good on last hurdle run. Signs of ability in low-grade handicaps on AW at Dundalk, modest hurdles form, tongue-tie.

LTO Selection:

A big run could be forthcoming from RED BALL OF FIRE in the first-time blinkers. She made a more than satisfactory return to action, after more than six months off, when keeping on well for third on the Flat in Sligo. She has won twice before over hurdles and Daniel King claims 5lb. Inchiquin Star is dangerous. She chased home a gambled-on favourite in Tipperary and was well clear of the remainder. Hi Ski was game off the front to score in Tipperary and could have more to offer off 5lb higher. She may not get an easy lead here, though. Bint Freya has been placed on her last two starts and can get involved. Milajess was a fair second in Clonmel, but that was on soft ground.

INCHIQUIN STAR upped her game significantly when runner-up on handicap hurdle debut at Tipperary last month and remains low mileage in this sphere. She is fancied to score. Hi Ski and Bint Freya head the list of dangers.

The four-year-old INCHIQUIN STAR was a fair maiden on the Flat and could now make the breakthrough in her second handicap hurdle

15:20 Listowel Handicap Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:30 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
9	9 (9) (4.5/1 +36%) Zumurud	4.5 4.5/1(+36%)	(9) Zumurud 4.5/1, 4/1, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Blinkers back on and, returned to a venue where he has performed well on several occasions in the past, a bold show could be on the way. Close third off 4lb higher in this race last year; enters calculations.
1	4 1st (4) (2/1 +40%) Menelaus	2 2/1(+40%)	(4) Menelaus 2/1, Good second of 12 in handicap (3/1) at this C&D (good) 16 days ago. Record stands at 0-9 but he has to enter calculations on the back of that near-miss, for which a 2 lb rise is fair. Nine-race maiden; went close over C&D last month; respected in this similar event.
2	5 2nd (5) (8/1 +20%) Ey Up Its The Boss	8 8/1(+20%)	(5) Ey Up Its The Boss 8/1, 12/1, bit below form twelfth of 19 in handicap at York (7f, good to firm) 9 days ago. Wouldn't be without an each-way chance were he to put his best foot forward. Never travelled at York nine days ago; ran respectably over C&D two starts back.
3	7 3rd (7) (6/1 +8%) Absolute Dream	6 6/1(+8%)	(7) Absolute Dream 6/1, 12/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) 20 days ago, not ideally placed. Now 3 lb lower than for his latest success at Doncaster last September, so it would be dangerous to discount this 7-y-o. Has slipped to a workable mark and could bounce back.
4	2 4th (2) (6/1 +20%) Diamond Haze	6 6/1(+20%)	(2) Diamond Haze 6/1, C&D winner. 5/1, ninth of 10 in handicap back here (good) 16 days ago, slowly away. Looks vulnerable on the back of that low-key display. Successful off 1lb higher in this contest last year; leading player if he's in same form.
5th	12 5th (12) (5/1 +44%) Obee Jo	5 5/1(+44%)	(12) Obee Jo 5/1, Course winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Catterick in May. Respectable third of 13 in handicap (15/2) at Catterick (7f, good to firm) 11 days ago. Unlikely he will be far away, provided his stamina passes the test over this new trip. In good form over 7f at Catterick last month; goes into unknown territory over 1m.
6th	6 6th (6) (20/1 -25%) Langton Wold	20 20/1(-25%)	(6) Langton Wold 20/1, 5/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f). Off 10 months and, chances are, he'll come on for the run. Made a winning reappearance last term; interesting on seasonal debut.
7th	3 7th (3) (14/1 +13%) Rocket Rod	14 14/1(+13%)	(3) Rocket Rod 14/1, Eighth of 11 in handicap (14/1) at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Easy enough to look elsewhere. All wins on Tapeta at Newcastle; turf record is 0-8.
8th	1 8th (1) (50/1 -127%) El Bello	50 50/1(-127%)	(1) El Bello 50/1, 22/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D (good) 16 days ago. Appears to be more effective on the AW and transformation needed here in a first-time visor. Yard also saddles Zumurud and Frog And Toad. Down the field in C&D event on seasonal debut; both wins remain on AW.
9th	8 9th (8) (25/1 +0%) Bungley	25 25/1(+0%)	(8) Bungley 25/1, C&D winner. Seventh of 11 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 20/1). Off 165 days and yard saddles a more appealing candidate here in Obee Jo. Made all in C&D contest (off this mark) last August; absent since December.
10th	10 10th (10) (9/1 -29%) Sparkle In His Eye	9 9/1(-29%)	(10) Sparkle In His Eye 9/1, Creditable sixth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (good, 18/1) 16 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Likely to give a good account, albeit without being quite good enough. Not far behind Menelaus here on seasonal debut; most wins remain on AW.
11th	11 11th (11) (25/1 +0%) Frog And Toad	25 25/1(+0%)	(11) Frog And Toad 25/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 11/1, last of 10 in handicap at this C&D (good) 16 days ago. Visor back on and he's opposable. Has won over C&D but failed to beat a rival back here last time.

LTO Selection:

DIAMOND HAZE, who won last year's corresponding race off 1lb higher, strikes as a likely candidate to give his all in his bid to gain back-to-back wins. Assuming he breaks on better terms than on his latest outing, the five-year-old has a lot going for him and looks worth another chance. Menelaus has also shown a liking for this course and is feared most, while Rocket Rod and Langton Wold also have something to offer.

Several to consider in this competitive handicap. ABSOLUTE DREAM's recent form figures do not inspire confidence but he has edged back down to an appealing mark and, having shaped as though still a little rusty on his second appearance of the present campaign at Wetherby, he may well be closer to concert pitch here. Menelaus went agonisingly close to opening his account over C&D last time and looks set for another bold show, while Zumurud is also strongly respected.

Maiden MENELAUS (nap) is taken to open his account. Last year's winner Diamond Haze is feared most.

15:30 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:37 Gowran Park Maiden 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	6 1st (6) (0.91/1 -36%) Knight To King	0.91 0.91/1(-36%)	(6) Knight To King 0.91/1, Kingman colt. Half-brother to several winners, including top-class winner up to 1½m Ghaiyyath and very smart 1¼m-1½m winner Zhukova. Dam 1m/8.7f winner. Likely type on paper and entered in the Irish Derby. Half-brother to six winners including high-class 1m-1m4f performer Ghaiyyath..
2	8 2nd (8) (10/1 +0%) Mr King	10 10/1(+0%)	(8) Mr King 10/1, Twice-raced gelding. Tongue strap on for 1st time, eighth of 14 in maiden (11/1) at Cork (10.1f, good to soft) 45 days ago. Improvement needed. Being gelded could make a man of him but would need to see some support..
3	7 3rd (7) (2.25/1 +55%) Lygon Street	2.25 2.25/1(+55%)	(7) Lygon Street 2.25/1, Twice-raced colt. Seventh of 9 in maiden at the Curragh (8f, good to firm, 11/1). Off 9 months and probably more one for handicaps in due course. Not disgraced in a couple of strong maidens at the Curragh last season (7f/1m)..
4	2 4th (2) (7.5/1 -7%) Firm Handshake	7.5 7.5/1(-7%)	(2) Firm Handshake 7.5/1, Twice-raced gelding. 8/1 and visored for 1st time, seventh of 20 in maiden at Leopardstown (8f, good) 17 days ago. Likely to be in the mix. Good third at Cork and visor left at home now after a lesser second effort..
5th	1 5th (1) (50/1 +0%) Sioux Eagle	50 50/1(+0%)	(1) Sioux Eagle 50/1, Elzaam gelding. Half-brother to 8.3f-12.5f winner Sioux Frontier. Dam, 6f winner, half-sister to useful 1¼m winner Premiere Chance. Makes limited appeal on this belated debut. Decent pedigree but best watched on this belated debut..
6th	4 6th (4) (66/1 -65%) Highland Sam	66 66/1(-65%)	(4) Highland Sam 66/1, €11,000 foal, Highland Reel gelding. Closely related to 1¾m winner Bealach and half-brother to several winners, including 2 minor winners in Italy. Dam winner up to 1m (2-y-o 6f winner). Entitled to come on for the run. Ninth foal; closely related to 1m6f AW winner Bealach (RPR 74); yard runs two..
7th	9 7th (9) (9/1 +36%) Smote	9 9/1(+36%)	(9) Smote 9/1, Once-raced gelding. 4/1 and tongue strap on, ninth of 12 in maiden at Dundalk (8f) on debut 52 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Mr King is presumably the stable No 1. Gelded since performing below market expectations on his AW debut..
8th	3 8th (3) (125/1 -279%) Gallo Dell Cielo	125 125/1(-279%)	(3) Gallo Dell Cielo 125/1, Finsceal Fior gelding. Dam unreliable 7.4f-8.7f winner. Probably best watched this time. Dam 7.4f/8.6f winner; claimer ridden and not the obvious answer..

LTO Selection:

This doesn't look a strong contest and it would be no surprise if the regally-bred KNIGHT TO KING could make a winning debut. The son of Kingman is out of Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Nightime which makes him a half-brother to top-class performer Ghaiyyath. Firm Handshake ran a promising race first time when third at Cork and wasn't disgraced in a decent maiden at Leopardstown last time when fading a touch late on after making most of the running. He looks the pick of those that have run. Lygon Street wasn't beaten far in a couple of strong maidens last season and could be a potential improver on his return.

Those with experience don't set much of a standard and well-bred newcomer KNIGHT TO KING is taken to make a winning start to his career. The son of Kingman appears to be held in high regard (holds an entry in the Irish Derby) and it will look significant if there's confidence behind him in the betting. King of Wessex should be more street-wise following his debut spin at the Curragh and is taken to follow the selection home, with Firm Handshake best of the rest ahead of Lygon Street.

The interesting one of the very well-bred KNIGHT TO KING who wouldn't need to be anything special to make a winning debut.

15:37 Gowran Park Maiden 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:45 Ayr Handicap (Class 5) 15f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (6.5/1 +19%) Grand Canal	6.5 6.5/1(+19%)	(1) Grand Canal 6.5/1, Has yet to trouble the judge this season (including last of 5 at Carlisle just 4 days ago) but he did win this race 12 months ago so it wouldn't be a shock were he to stage a revival in first-time blinkers. Dual course winner in 2022 but hasn't shown much this year; blinkers added today.
2	5 2nd (5) (3.5/1 +22%) Baez	3.5 3.5/1(+22%)	(5) Baez 3.5/1, Fair maiden. First run since leaving Keith Dalgleish when creditable third of 6 in handicap at this course (13, good to firm) 13 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Respected. Stayed on for third over 1m5f here on recent stable debut; tries another new trip today.
3	4 3rd (4) (2/1 -6%) Imperative	2 2/1(-6%)	(4) Imperative 2/1, Good start for new yard, building on AW handicap debut second when winning 12-runner handicap at this course (13f, good) 28 days ago. Lightly-raced profile provides him with scope for better again. Leading claims. Came good over 1m5f here last month and still has low mileage; good chance.
4	3 4th (3) (1.88/1 +0%) Annandale	1.88 1.88/1(+0%)	(3) Annandale 1.88/1, Course winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. Creditable third of 6 in handicap (2/1) at Carlisle (11f, good to soft) 4 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Not the force of old but ran well over 1m3f on Thursday and this longer trip will suit.
5th	6 5th (6) (16/1 -60%) Aighear	16 16/1(-60%)	(6) Aighear 16/1, C&D winner last September. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Musselburgh (2m, good, 15/2) on reappearance 21 days ago. Should strip fitter now. C&D winner in September; would appeal more on slower ground but enters calculations.
6th	2 6th (2) (50/1 -100%) Red Missile	50 50/1(-100%)	(2) Red Missile 50/1, 14/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Kelso (21f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Third to Grand Canal in this race last year but not seen on the Flat since finishing down the field at Hamilton a month later. First-time blinkers replace cheekpieces. Others are more obvious. Pulled up three times over hurdles this spring; back on the Flat in new headgear.

LTO Selection:

IMPERATIVE is bred to stay well and has improved on his last couple of starts, including when getting off the mark here over 1m 5f last month, and the four-year-old appears capable of defying a 4lb rise from the handicapper. Stable companion Annandale is turned out quickly following his third at Carlisle on Thursday and warrants plenty of respect. Jim Goldie saddles half the field and, of his trio, Baez makes the most appeal up in trip.

IMPERATIVE is the unexposed one in this line-up and is selected to make light of a 4 lb rise for last month's course win. Baez made a sound start for the Jim Goldie yard when third here 13 days ago and could be the one to give Iain Jardine's representative most to think about.

After running well over 1m3f on Thursday, ANNANDALE can exploit his much-reduced mark over today's longer trip.

15:45 Ayr Handicap (Class 5) 15f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:50 Listowel Handicap Hurdle 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	2 1st (2) (3.33/1 +67%) Glan	3.33 3.33/1(+67%)	(2) Glan 3.33/1, Below form fifth of 14 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Killarney (17f, good to soft) 22 days ago, left poorly placed. Yard in good form. Becoming well treated and is not out of things. Best run since Galway Hurdle fourth when fifth at Killarney but was well held (beaten 21l).
2	7 2nd (7) (3/1 -20%) Grange Walk	3 3/1(-20%)	(7) Grange Walk 3/1, Latest win in chase at Gowran in March. Ran his best race in this sphere when second of 14 in handicap at Clonmel (16.2f, soft, 10/3) 25 days ago. 3 lb rise fair and likely to go well again. 143-rated chaser and 30lb lower over hurdles; almost took advantage of that at Clonmel.
3	5 3rd (5) (16/1 -167%) Weddell Sea	16 16/1(-167%)	(5) Weddell Sea 16/1, Going right way over hurdles last summer and ran creditably on Flat when last seen in October. Merits consideration on handicap hurdle debut. Progressive novice on nice ground last summer and now goes handicapping; off eight months.
4	9 4th (9) (8/1 +43%) Bal De Rio	8 8/1(+43%)	(9) Bal De Rio 8/1, Backed up solid Clonmel handicap run when taking claiming hurdle (15/8) at Punchestown (19.4f, good to soft) 13 days ago, driven out. Will find this more competitive but warrants respect. Has been well placed lately and mark unchanged after winning a claimer at Punchestown.
5th	10 5th (10) (14/1 +13%) Boom Boom Boom	14 14/1(+13%)	(10) Boom Boom Boom 14/1, 11/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16.2f, soft) 25 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Has work to do. 1m4f winner has placed form in maiden hurdles; well beaten on handicap debut at Clonmel.
6th	8 6th (8) (12/1 -50%) Nodoubtaboutthat	12 12/1(-50%)	(8) Nodoubtaboutthat 12/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (18.5f, good to soft, 4/1), pulled up last. Off 12 months. Market should prove best guide to claims on return. Galway festival winner in 2021; lightly raced since and returns from a year off.
7th	3 7th (3) (8.5/1 +47%) Wouldn't You Agree	8.5 8.5/1(+47%)	(3) Wouldn't You Agree 8.5/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2021. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Navan (15.8f, good). Off 8 months. Can make presence felt. Has won and been placed over C&D but long lay-off to overcome; good ground a help.
8th	12 8th (12) (6.5/1 +46%) Snapius	6.5 6.5/1(+46%)	(12) Snapius 6.5/1, Creditable ninth of 18 in handicap at the Curragh (14f, good, 28/1) 8 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Cheekpieces back on. Needs a couple of these to falter. Won Cork 4yo maiden on heavy ground in March; has been running okay on the Flat lately.
9th	1 9th (1) (8/1 +50%) Annexation	8 8/1(+50%)	(1) Annexation 8/1, Creditable ninth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.4f, good to soft, 40/1) 41 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Yard in good form. Others have achieved more. Dual-purpose performer; late headway when beaten 14l in higher grade at Punchestown.
10th	11 10th (11) (25/1 +24%) Must Meet Cecil	25 25/1(+24%)	(11) Must Meet Cecil 25/1, Pulled up in claiming hurdle at Clonmel (18.5f, heavy, 18/1) 76 days ago won by Bal De Rio. Something to find on form. Poor form in four starts since winning Tipperary maiden just over a year ago.
11th	6 11th (6) (16/1 +43%) Fascinating Shadow	16 16/1(+43%)	(6) Fascinating Shadow 16/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. Fairly useful winner at 12f on flat. 11/1, eighth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (16.6f, good) 3 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Others preferred. Flat and hurdles winner last year but two poor runs over hurdles lately; tongue-tie fitted.

LTO Selection:

GRANGE WALK is rated some 30lb lower over hurdles than fences. He tried to exploit that disparity at Clonmel, but went down by a length to the winner. The horse that beat him followed up in Wexford to boost the form. Glan was noted staying on for fifth in a high-quality handicap at Killarney last month. Danny Gilligan's 7lb claim is proving to be a major bonus. Bal De Rio has won three of his last six hurdle races. He should be one of the main protagonists. Mica Malpic hasn't been out since the end of October. In addition, this is only his second crack at hurdles having been extensively campaigned over fences including when winning here on his penultimate start. This trip could be on the sharp side for him.

GRANGE WALK arrives in good form and is given another chance to exploit his significantly lower hurdles mark here. Weddell Sea and Bal de Rio should also go well.

Maybe the return to Listowel will spark WOULDN'T YOU AGREE who runs the track well, will enjoy the ground and can go well fresh

15:50 Listowel Handicap Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:00 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	12 1st (12) (4.5/1 +47%) Barney's Bay	4.5 4.5/1(+47%)	(12) Barney's Bay 4.5/1, C&D winner. Twenty seven runs since last win in 2021. Fifth of 7 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, good, 9/1) 14 days ago. Not out of things. Return to Thirsk looks a plus (sole turf success came over C&D).
2	8 2nd (8) (22/1 +12%) Newyorkstateofmind	22 22/1(+12%)	(8) Newyorkstateofmind 22/1, Last of 7 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, good, 22/1) 14 days ago. Others preferred. Most wins remain on AW and he's only 1-33 on turf.
3	9 3rd (9) (7.5/1 +53%) Captain Vallo	7.5 7.5/1(+53%)	(9) Captain Vallo 7.5/1, Eighth of 10 in handicap (5/2) at Southwell (6.1f), needing stronger gallop. Off 6 months. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Third off 6lb higher in this race last year; likely player if in the same form.
4	1 4th (1) (8/1 +27%) Summer Sands	8 8/1(+27%)	(1) Summer Sands 8/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2019. 11/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, tenth of 12 in handicap at Ayr (6f, soft). Off 8 months. Needs a couple of these to falter. Disappointing since winning a notable 2yo race in 2019 but has possibilities in this grade.
5th	10 5th (10) (10/1 -11%) J R Cavagin	10 10/1(-11%)	(10) J R Cavagin 10/1, 18/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at this course (5f, good) 16 days ago. Others more persuasive. Has done his winning at shorter trips; 0-4 over 6f.
6th	13 6th (13) (5/1 +33%) Patontheback	5 5/1(+33%)	(13) Patontheback 5/1, Back from 6 months off when good second of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 16/1) 53 days ago, nearest finish. Remains feasibly treated and can make presence felt. Bit to prove back up in grade and returned to turf.
7th	4 7th (4) (28/1 -75%) Rich Waters	28 28/1(-75%)	(4) Rich Waters 28/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2020. 8/1, first run since leaving Saeed Bin Suroor when last of 8 in handicap at Ripon (6f, heavy) 24 days ago. Work to do. Trailed home last when dropped to 6f on stable/seasonal debut.
8th	2 8th (2) (33/1 -32%) Prince Of Bel Lir	33 33/1(-32%)	(2) Prince Of Bel Lir 33/1, 7/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good) 17 days ago. Hard to fancy based on recent form. Has a question mark over current form but he's well treated granted a revival.
9th	7 9th (7) (25/1 -127%) Cottam Lane	25 25/1(-127%)	(7) Cottam Lane 25/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. Below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 18/1). Off 7 months. Makes limited appeal. Placed a few times for new stable last season; each-way possibilities.
10th	5 10th (5) (14/1 -27%) Shallow Hal	14 14/1(-27%)	(5) Shallow Hal 14/1, 8/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Ripon (6f, heavy) 24 days ago. Blinkers back on. Claims on best form. Hasn't scored on turf since 2018 but ran well on last attempt over C&D.
11th	3 11th (3) (5.5/1 -120%) Hail Sezer	5.5 5.5/1(-120%)	(3) Hail Sezer 5.5/1, Dual scorer last term who only narrowly failed to make a winning return in 9-runner handicap (15/2) at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) 20 days ago. 2 lb rise fair and holds leading claims. Unlucky second at Wetherby on seasonal debut; respected off only 2lb higher.
12th	6 12th (6) (5.5/1 +27%) Late Arrival	5.5 5.5/1(+27%)	(6) Late Arrival 5.5/1, Run creditably in both starts this season, latest when fourth of 6 in handicap at Pontefract (5f, good) 10 days ago. On a handy mark and must enter calculations. Return to 6f looks ideal; enters calculations off 1lb below last winning mark.
13th	11 13th (11) (28/1 +15%) Cotai West	28 28/1(+15%)	(11) Cotai West 28/1, 33/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Others more appealing. Not crying out for this return to 6f; both wins at 5f.

LTO Selection:

Only narrowly denied over an extended 5f at Wetherby last month, a 2lb raised mark looks unlikely to stop HAIL SEZER being in the mix and Geoffrey Harker's six-year-old appears the one to beat. He was denied a clear run during the aforementioned contest and the fact he stayed on well suggests a marginally stiffer stamina test can suit here. Patontheback is respected following a close second at Newcastle in April, while Barney's Bay is another to consider.

This can go to HAIL SEZER, who was unfortunate not to score (denied clear run) at Wetherby last month and still looks well treated. Late Arrival and Patontheback head the list of dangers.

Back up in distance LATE ARRIVAL may be the answer off a handy mark. Hail Sezer is feared most.

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

16:07 Gowran Park Maiden 9.5f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	3 1st (3) (3/1 +0%) Dawn Session	3 3/1(+0%)	(3) Dawn Session 3/1, Thrice-raced colt. Third of 12 in maiden at the Curragh (10f, good, 3/1) on return 9 days ago. Good shout. Nothing on debut but ran to his mark or thereabouts since (good); chance.
2	11 2nd (11) (25/1 +38%) New Phenomenon	25 25/1(+38%)	(11) New Phenomenon 25/1, €125,000 yearling, Churchill filly. Closely related to 3 winners, including smart 13f winner Giuseppe Garibaldi and useful 2-y-o 7f winner Ace Aussie. 20/1, tenth of 12 in maiden at Leopardstown (10f, heavy) on debut 29 days ago, very green and showing little. Nothing on debut but top yard and pedigree to do better on this nicer ground.
3	2 3rd (2) (4/1 -100%) Cormac T	4 4/1(-100%)	(2) Cormac T 4/1, Twice-raced gelding. Second of 14 in maiden (18/1) at Navan (10f, soft) 23 days ago, no match for good winner. Leading claims. Big prices, but fine runs both starts (soft), and style of racing ought to suit this track.
4	10 4th (10) (125/1 -213%) Lady Lunette	125 125/1(-213%)	(10) Lady Lunette 125/1, Thrice-raced filly. 125/1, eighth of 10 in maiden at Cork (8f, good) 19 days ago, missing break. Nearer last than first so far (huge odds last twice); better once entering handicaps.
5th	9 5th (9) (250/1 -658%) Ena's Choice	250 250/1(-658%)	(9) Ena's Choice 250/1, €28,000 yearling, €5,000 2-y-o, El Kabeir filly. Half-sister to 2 winners, notably smart winner up to 1m Radiohead, placed in Middle Park and Nunthorpe Stakes. Dam unraced. Eur28,000 yearling but Eur5,000 2yo half-sister to winners; outsider.
6th	7 6th (7) (16/1 +0%) Savigny	16 16/1(+0%)	(7) Savigny 16/1, Twice-raced gelding. 80/1, fourth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (10.7f) 66 days ago. Better in AW maidens stepped up in distance in March and winner a smart horse.
7th	14 7th (14) (7/1 +13%) Skyquake	7 7/1(+13%)	(14) Skyquake 7/1, Twice-raced filly. Eighth of 17 in maiden (9/1) at this C&D (good to soft) on return 13 days ago, having to pick way through and not knocked about. Handicaps will be her bag. RPRs about 70 when midfield in Thurles and course maidens; met some traffic here.
8th	6 8th (6) (33/1 +0%) Partisan Hero	33 33/1(+0%)	(6) Partisan Hero 33/1, Twice-raced gelding. Twelfth of 15 in maiden at this course (9.6f, heavy, 4/1) on return 48 days ago, hampered. Yard in good form. May well do better. Beaten about 17l both starts, 4s here on latest so must be showing something.
9th	13 9th (13) (40/1 +0%) Rainbow Reel	40 40/1(+0%)	(13) Rainbow Reel 40/1, Once-raced filly. Sixth of 9 in maiden (16/1) at Limerick (11.2f, soft) on debut 44 days ago. 16s, merely hinted ability at Limerick (soft); probably best watched for now.
10th	4 10th (4) (14/1 -17%) Eyeeye	14 14/1(-17%)	(4) Eyeeye 14/1, Fair colt. Remains a maiden after 7 Flat runs. Creditable fourth of 11 in maiden at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft, 22/1) 20 days ago. Form erratic and doubtful he is worth this mark (once placed in six runs); often a price.
11th	8 11th (8) (2/1 +56%) Treasured Soul	2 2/1(+56%)	(8) Treasured Soul 2/1, Promising type. Fifth of 20 in maiden (16/1) at Leopardstown (8f, good) on debut 17 days ago, nearest finish. Stable having good spell. From a good family and open to improvement. Top yard hitting form; its second string, pleasing 3l fifth of 20 at Leopardstown (good).
12th	5 12th (5) (9/1 +0%) Morello Di Vento	9 9/1(+0%)	(5) Morello Di Vento 9/1, €60,000 yearling, Churchill gelding. Brother to useful winner up to 11f Unconquerable. Newcomer to note. Young sire hotter than he has been for some time; brother to Group-placed 7f-1m3f winner.
13th	12 13th (12) (150/1 -200%) Pretty Company	150 150/1(-200%)	(12) Pretty Company 150/1, €14,500 yearling, Fast Company filly. Half-sister to useful 1m winner Craving and winner up to 11f Chat Noir. Dam 5f/6f winner. Small yard; Eur14,500 foal; half-sister to winners; small stable.

LTO Selection:

TREASURED SOUL was an eye-catcher on debut at Leopardstown when staying on strongly from the back to finish fifth behind Winston Spencer. He was the stable's second string that day and looks open to plenty of improvement from that initial effort. Dawn Session sets the standard here off a mark of 83 and was in front of the selection when second at Leopardstown on his penultimate start. He commands plenty of respect, having been placed again since, but Treasured Soul is fancied to improve past him. Cormac T looks another obvious contender after a couple of placed efforts and also has to be on the shortlist.

An interesting maiden with CORMAC T narrowly preferred to Dawn Session. He was no match for one destined for a higher grade at Navan and can surely win races. Similar comments apply to Dawn Session, who probably ran into another good one from the Joseph O'Brien stable himself at the Curragh and should be getting off the mark soon. Treasured Soul followed him home at Leopardstown and has more to offer.

This is a decent contest. The Nathaniel-bred CORMAC T would not be winning out of turn. Perhaps the biggest danger is Treasured Soul

16:07 Gowran Park Maiden 9.5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:15 Ayr Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (3/1 +14%) Stay Smart	3 3/1(+14%)	(5) Stay Smart 3/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. Good second of 6 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good, 4/1) on Saturday, unable to lay a glove on a thriving rival. Back in form with good recent runs over C&D and at Musselburgh.
2	6 2nd (6) (5/1 +9%) One Last Hug	5 5/1(+9%)	(6) One Last Hug 5/1, C&D winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win here in May. 15/2, sixth of 9 in handicap at Redcar (6f, good to firm) 6 days ago, though he did have a wide trip under an inexperienced rider. Dual course winner last month (6f/5f); current mark demands career-best performance.
3	4 3rd (4) (18/1 -177%) Sixcor	18 18/1(-177%)	(4) Sixcor 18/1, Three-time C&D winner. Last of 8 in handicap (9/1) at this C&D (good) 12 days ago, eased off having reportedly lost both fore shoes. That run best excused. Triple C&D winner last season but yet to get going this season.
4	1 4th (1) (2/1 +67%) Indian Sounds	2 2/1(+67%)	(1) Indian Sounds 2/1, Twenty five runs since last win in 2020. 16/1, fourth of 7 in handicap at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) 33 days ago, not ideally placed. This represents a drop in class. No win since 2020 but drops in grade after making good late headway last month.
5th	3 5th (3) (2.75/1 +17%) Freedom Flyer	2.75 2.75/1(+17%)	(3) Freedom Flyer 2.75/1, Latest win at Thirsk in April. Fifth of 8 in handicap (9/4) at this course (6f, good) 12 days ago. Way he's been shaping suggests return to 5f will suit. Largely in good form this year but not last time, and may find 5f on fast ground too sharp.

LTO Selection:

ONE LAST HUG failed to land a hat-trick when stepping back up in trip for his latest outing at Redcar, but the fact he saw off Stay Smart and Freedom Flyer when scoring on his penultimate and third-last runs suggests he is capable of bouncing back. He is rated 5lb higher than when recording a staying-on success over C&D last month, though, so Kraken Power can give him plenty to think about following a decent third over 6f last month. Ruth Carr's reopposing six-year-old completes the shortlist.

FREEDOM FLYER looks well worth dropping back to the minimum trip so gets the tentative nod in what looks a trappy event. One Last Hug is back under professional handling and is a threat, along with Kraken Power.

Jim Goldie's KRAKEN POWER scores good marks for his consistency this year and might be the answer.

16:15 Ayr Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:20 Listowel Conditions Chase 19f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (0.83/1 +31%) Easy Game	0.83 0.83/1(+31%)	(1) Easy Game 0.83/1, High-class chaser. 2/1, didn't need to be at best when winning 4-runner Fairyhouse Chase at Fairyhouse (19.9f, soft) 56 days ago by 81 lengths from Royal Rendezvous. Should be bang there. Only defeat in last eight starts was in last year's Galway Plate; 3-4 at Listowel.
2	3 2nd (3) (5/1 -82%) Dancing On My Own	5 5/1(-82%)	(3) Dancing On My Own 5/1, Smart chaser. 15/2, career best when winning 13-runner handicap chase at Aintree (15.8f, good) 53 days ago, driven clear. Up in trip and should continue to give a good account. Won the Red Rum at Aintree in April and every chance on ratings but 2m seems his best trip.
3	4 3rd (4) (6.5/1 +46%) Effernock Fizz	6.5 6.5/1(+46%)	(4) Effernock Fizz 6.5/1, Useful chaser. Three wins from 15 runs last season. 19¾ lengths last of 4 to Jeremys Flame in minor event chase at Limerick (19.7f, good to soft, 7/4) 11 days ago. Engaged 3.07 here Sunday. Often runs above her mark and really genuine but well beaten by Jeremys Flame at Limerick.
4	2 4th (2) (3.33/1 +26%) Jeremys Flame	3.33 3.33/1(+26%)	(2) Jeremys Flame 3.33/1, Smart chaser. Career best when winning 4-runner minor event chase at Limerick (19.7f, good to soft, 3/1) 11 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Hurricane Georgie, always holding on. Has won four of her last six starts and beat Hurricane Georgie at Limerick last month.

LTO Selection:

A competitive race. EASY GAME is taken to come out on top on this good ground. He has won half of his 24 races over fences which is a formidable record. He was fortunate to score in Fairyhouse in April, but arrives here after a short break in the hunt for a four-timer. Trip and ground are ideal for him. He won this race last year. Jeremys Flame isn't easily passed over. Gavin Cromwell's mare successfully gave weight away to her rivals in Limerick with Hurricane Georgie held in second. She has won four of her last six chases and has to be respected. Dancing On My Own took a valuable handicap chase at Aintree in April and is another big player. The aforementioned Hurricane Georgie is on a very handy weight.

Hard to rule out any of these at-least-useful performers but DANCING ON MY OWN was better than ever when a decisive winner of a valuable handicap at Aintree in April and he's just about the most persuasive option. Easy Game must concede weight all round but that is fully justified and he is a big threat.

No soft touch this time for EASY GAME (nap) won seven of his last eight starts and is taken to enhance his wonderful strike-rate

16:20 Listowel Conditions Chase 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:30 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (8.5/1 +79%) Ready To Shine	8.5 8.5/1(+79%)	(1) Ready To Shine 8.5/1, Seventh of 8 in handicap at Beverley (12.1f, good to soft, 14/1) 47 days ago. Went close off 2 lb higher at Southwell in January but it could be that she is more effective on the all-weather. Close second on stable/handicap debut in January but soundly beaten twice since.
2	3 2nd (3) (0.67/1 +0%) Lady Rascal	0.67 0.67/1(+0%)	(3) Lady Rascal 0.67/1, Promising type. 11/4, career best when winning 6-runner minor event at Salisbury (9.9f, good to firm) 9 days ago, well positioned. 5 lb rise fair enough and, with the likelihood of more to come over this new trip, she's the one to beat. Placed in big field on last month's handicap debut and has since won a 1m2f classified.
3	5 3rd (5) (6/1 -100%) Folk Star	6 6/1(-100%)	(5) Folk Star 6/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 8 in minor event at Yarmouth (8f, soft, 66/1) 41 days ago. Significantly up in trip for this handicap debut and improvement may be forthcoming. Safely held in three 1m novice races but today's step up in trip is likely to suit.
4	2 4th (2) (28/1 -12%) Wheres The Crumpet	28 28/1(-12%)	(2) Wheres The Crumpet 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. Third of 8 in maiden (300/1) at Catterick (12.1f, good to firm) 11 days ago. Needs to raise her game now pitched into a handicap. Placed at huge odds in Catterick maiden last month; makes handicap debut today.
5th	6 5th (6) (28/1 -12%) Grain Of Hope	28 28/1(-12%)	(6) Grain Of Hope 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 8 in minor event (18/1) at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 55 days ago. Runner-up at the same course on penultimate start but that was a soft race and sizeable step forward needed now handicapping. Second at 66-1 in Wolverhampton novice but well beaten in other two qualifying races.
6th	4 6th (4) (4.5/1 +25%) Fox Flame	4.5 4.5/1(+25%)	(4) Fox Flame 4.5/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in April. 20¾ lengths last of 9 to Eternal Hope in listed Oaks Trial at Lingfield (12f, AW, 80/1) 23 days ago. One to consider back at this more realistic level. Yard also saddles Grain of Hope. Found Listed race far too hot last time but was in good form in AW handicaps beforehand.

LTO Selection:

Lady Rascal recorded a staying-on success in a classified stakes at Salisbury last month, but the daughter of Nathaniel was beaten seven lengths at Newbury off a 5lb lower mark on her penultimate run. Therefore, the vote goes to handicap debutant FOLK STAR. Her dam won a Grade 1 in America over 1m 2f and was only narrowly denied in the Lillie Langtry during her career, so David Simcock's inmate looks set to progress up in distance. The grade-dropping Fox Flame completes the shortlist.

The way looks clear for LADY RASCAL to add to her recent success at Salisbury where, once again, she left the impression that moving up to this trip would be very much in her favour. Fox Flame understandably struggled in the Lingfield Oaks Trial last month and is likely to give it a good shot back in calmer waters. Handicap-debutante Folk Star is also of interest.

Handicap debutante FOLK STAR showed only minor promise in three 1m novice races but might be seen in a much better light over 1m4f.

16:30 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:37 Gowran Park Handicap 10f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	9 1st (9) (16/1 +68%) Getawiggleon	16 16/1(+68%)	(9) Getawiggleon 16/1, Bit below form seventh of 14 in handicap (40/1) at Punchestown (9f, good). Off 20 months. Was struggling when last seen and that so long ago can only observe now.
2	3 2nd (3) (9/1 -29%) Redstone Well	9 9/1(-29%)	(3) Redstone Well 9/1, Not seen to best effect when eighth of 13 in handicap at Naas (8f, good to firm, 10/1) on reappearance 15 days ago. Claims if back to last season's peak form. Cork maiden win came on deep ground but fine on AW since; Naas return was OK.
3	7 3rd (7) (16/1 +11%) Expound	16 16/1(+11%)	(7) Expound 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Creditable fifth of 9 in maiden (20/1) at Sligo (10.4f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Sligo was not a bad run (second, Mon Coeur, due to run yesterday); RPRs suggest chance.
4	5 4th (5) (3.33/1 +63%) Gradulations	3.33 3.33/1(+63%)	(5) Gradulations 3.33/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, good second of 8 in handicap (7/1) at Fairyhouse (10f, good) 4 days ago. Trainer going well. Big player. Seemed to respond well to cheekpieces Thursday at Fairyhouse, no shame in second; chance.
5th	6 5th (6) (33/1 -175%) Highland King	33 33/1(-175%)	(6) Highland King 33/1, Well held on recent Killarney hurdle debut but may fare better back on the level (went close off a similar mark last year). Maiden showed nothing hurdling lately but chance on Flat form over past year or so.
6th	2 6th (2) (3.5/1 -17%) Sir Antonino	3.5 3.5/1(-17%)	(2) Sir Antonino 3.5/1, 4/1, creditable second of 9 in handicap at Sligo (10.4f, good to soft) on reappearance 20 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Entitled to come on for the outing and much respected for top stable. Lovely return lately at Sligo; a little keen then, yet cheekpieces are added, surprising.
7th	11 7th (11) (12/1 +14%) Old Peculier	12 12/1(+14%)	(11) Old Peculier 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1, fifteenth of 20 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Others have achieved more. Handicap debut reads as something of a fact-finding mission and he was down the field.
8th	10 8th (10) (40/1 -122%) Atlantic Island	40 40/1(-122%)	(10) Atlantic Island 40/1, Good fifth of 9 in handicap (80/1) at Roscommon (10.3f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Looks competitive on form. Just behind Marling at Roscommon but that a step in right direction; more needed.
9th	13 9th (13) (20/1 +50%) Roman Moon	20 20/1(+50%)	(13) Roman Moon 20/1, Blinkered for 1st time, last of 12 in nursery (14/1) at Navan (5.8f, soft). Off 8 months. Significantly up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Kevin Prendergast. Maiden showed promise as 2yo for Kevin Prendergast (5-72 last season); noted.
10th	4 10th (4) (8/1 -45%) New Hill	8 8/1(-45%)	(4) New Hill 8/1, Course winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. 7/1, creditable third of 13 in handicap at Leopardstown (10f, good) 17 days ago. Stable having good spell. Thereabouts. Mare likes a dig but seemed to go fine on good ground when third at Leopardstown.
11th	8 11th (8) (3.5/1 +71%) Secret Spy	3.5 3.5/1(+71%)	(8) Secret Spy 3.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, creditable ninth of 20 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Yard in good form. Should continue to give a good account. Has an edge over Old Peculier on Curragh running but not certain to beat him.
12th	12 12th (12) (14/1 -155%) Maralinga	14 14/1(-155%)	(12) Maralinga 14/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Roscommon (10.3f, good to soft, 12/1) 14 days ago. Can give a good account Grand 5yo almost never disappoints and and deserves to supplement his sole win; can lead.
13th	1 13th (1) (100/1 -203%) Shanghai Dragon	100 100/1(-203%)	(1) Shanghai Dragon 100/1, 66/1, first run since leaving Johnny Murtagh when last of 17 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter. Ran shocker on debut for promising local yard ten days ago (66s); can't have her.

LTO Selection:

SIR ANTONINO ran well on his return at Sligo on slightly easier ground and looks capable of striking off his current mark. He was outstayed by In From The Cold in the closing stages on his comeback run and the faster ground and a slight drop in trip should suit now. Gradulations ran well at Fairyhouse the other day when outstayed by Dancing Tango after trying to kick early in the straight. She has been eased a couple of pounds and is a big player if reproducing that performance. New Hill showed more on nicer ground at Leopardstown last time and remains on the same mark after that third-placed effort. She is another that has to come into calculations.

Joseph O'Brien's SIR ANTONINO gets the nod to build on his promising reappearance second at Sligo and resume winning ways under Declan McDonagh. Andrew Oliver pair Gradulations and Secret Spy head the dangers along with recent Leopardstown third New Hill.

It is a little surprising to see the headgear change on Sir Antonino. A stablemate of that one beat GRADULATIONS on Thursday

16:37 Gowran Park Handicap 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:45 Ayr Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (7.5/1 -36%) Alpine Sierra	7.5 7.5/1(-36%)	(1) Alpine Sierra 7.5/1, Respectable seventh of 12 in handicap (28/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f). Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving Keith Dalgleish and market may guide as to current well-being. Won for another stable last spring; off since below-par AW run in October.
2	2 2nd (2) (1.75/1 +42%) Rory	1.75 1.75/1(+42%)	(2) Rory 1.75/1, Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 9/2, creditable third of 6 in handicap at Musselburgh (8f, good) on Saturday, ridden more prominently than usual up in trip. Best known as a sprinter but went close when upped to 1m at Musselburgh on Saturday.
3	5 3rd (5) (3.33/1 +26%) Kalahari Prince	3.33 3.33/1(+26%)	(5) Kalahari Prince 3.33/1, Blinkered for first time, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Beverley (8.4f, good, 28/1) 20 days ago. Eased further 2 lb and hasn't been with David O'Meara long. Ran well in first-time blinkers last month and is another 2lb lower now; one to consider.
4	3 4th (3) (4/1 -45%) Biplane	4 4/1(-45%)	(3) Biplane 4/1, Course winner. Won 6-runner handicap at Newcastle (8f, 4/1) 28 days ago, well positioned. 4 lb higher back on turf but needs considering. In good form on AW this spring and probably still on workable mark for turf return.
5th	6 5th (6) (18/1 +10%) Retirement Beckons	18 18/1(+10%)	(6) Retirement Beckons 18/1, C&D winner. 14/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good) 12 days ago. Out of sorts. Won three times in 2022 but has been out of form this year.
6th	4 6th (4) (11/1 +8%) Tangled	11 11/1(+8%)	(4) Tangled 11/1, Twenty runs since last win in 2021. Blinkered for first time, ninth of 10 in handicap (11/2) at this course (7.2f, good to firm) 13 days ago. On a very good mark now but hasn't fired on any of four starts for current stable.
7th	8 7th (8) (16/1 -14%) Spirit Of Ash	16 16/1(-14%)	(8) Spirit Of Ash 16/1, Creditable seventh of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (12f, 40/1). Off 110 days. First run for yard after leaving John Joseph Murphy and she's worth a quick check in the market. Unplaced all nine starts in Ireland; considered only if lively in the betting.
8th	7 8th (7) (22/1 -83%) Oot Ma Way	22 22/1(-83%)	(7) Oot Ma Way 22/1, 14/1, last of 7 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (16.9f, soft) 125 days ago. Off 125 days. First run for yard after leaving Iain Jardine. Out of form on AW/over hurdles in the winter; makes stable debut after a break.

LTO Selection:

BIPLANE returned to winning ways when adopting more positive tactics at Newcastle last month and she looks capable of shrugging off a 4lb rise if displaying a similar approach on this switch to turf. Kalahari Prince has slowly been coming into form and the David O'Meara-trained gelding isn't taken lightly now 4lb lower his Redcar triumph in October. Alpine Sierra may be freshened up by a change of scenery and is another to note.

KALAHARI PRINCE has dropped a long way in the weights and his Beverley effort in blinkers 3 weeks ago was his most promising effort for his current yard. He's chanced to build on that, with Rory, who is being kept busy, and Biplane, a recent winner on the AW, the obvious threats.

The pick is KALAHARI PRINCE (nap), who ran well in a more competitive race than this when tried in blinkers at Beverley last month.

16:45 Ayr Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:50 Listowel Conditions Chase 24f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	6 1st (6) (1.1/1 +51%) Nice To Meet	1.1 1.1/1(+51%)	(6) Nice To Meet 1.1/1, Fairly useful chaser. Very good second of 5 in hunter chase (5/1) at Killarney (23f, good) 21 days ago, rallying. Can make presence felt. Improved form when just touched off by Annamix over 2m7f at Killarney; leading contender.
2	5 2nd (5) (10/1 +17%) Lanziano	10 10/1(+17%)	(5) Lanziano 10/1, Fair hurdler. Sixth of 7 in novice hurdle (16/1) at Sligo (25.7f, soft). Off mark in points at third attempt in May and now makes debut over regulation fences. Touched off in Kilbeggan maiden hurdle in 2021; won a point at Ballingarry lately.
3	8 3rd (8) (3.5/1 +13%) Woodbrook Boy	3.5 3.5/1(+13%)	(8) Woodbrook Boy 3.5/1, Fair hurdler. 7/1, last of 5 in handicap chase at Kilbeggan (19.9f, good). Multiple point winner, runner-up when last seen in April. Fair handicapper a while back for 'Shark' Hanlon and consistent in points this year.
4	2 4th (2) (16/1 +0%) All Hell Let Loose	16 16/1(+0%)	(2) All Hell Let Loose 16/1, Useful hurdler. Thirteen runs since last win in 2016. Ninth of 11 in hunter chase (14/1) at Cork (20f, good to soft), needing stiffer test. Maiden pointer, last of 4 finishers in April. Formerly useful under rules; has been struggling to get his head in front in points.
5th	7 5th (7) (14/1 -115%) Rust To Riches	14 14/1(-115%)	(7) Rust To Riches 14/1, Tongue strap on, fifth of 7 in hunter chase at Downpatrick (28.7f, good to soft, 66/1) on NH debut 17 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Held by Russian Diamond on the form of his fifth to Billaway at Downpatrick; cheekpieces.
6th	9 6th (9) (25/1 -56%) Getawayrooney	25 25/1(-56%)	(9) Getawayrooney 25/1, First run since leaving Joseph Patrick O'Brien when sixth of 14 in hunter chase at Cork (24f, soft, 20/1) on debut over fences 56 days ago. Multiple winning pointer, including latest start in May. Good record in points with five wins; well beaten sixth at Cork in first hunter chase.
7th	3 7th (3) (14/1 +30%) Chateau Elan	14 14/1(+30%)	(3) Chateau Elan 14/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fourth of 12 in hunter chase at Punchestown (21f, good to soft, 10/1) 38 days ago. Tongue strap on. Maiden pointer. Maiden pointer was 20l fourth in restricted hunter chase at Punchestown festival.
1	1 \|F\| (1) (5/1 -67%) Russian Diamond	5 5/1(-67%)	(1) Russian Diamond 5/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Fourth of 7 in hunter chase (66/1) at Downpatrick (28.7f, good to soft) 17 days ago. That puts him right in the mix in what is an easier race. Useful form in handicaps last year and his fourth to Billaway at Downpatrick is good form.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (80/1 -142%) Daicheadacuig	80 80/1(-142%)	(4) Daicheadacuig 80/1, One win from 25 NH runs. Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. 50/1, pulled up in hunter chase at Cork (20f, soft) 56 days ago. Has won between the flags but fell in that sphere when last seen in April. Modest performer under rules; won point under this rider at Rathcannon three starts back.

LTO Selection:

NICE TO MEET put in an excellent effort when just pipped by a short head in Killarney. He kept a very useful sort in this discipline more than honest at the finish, and a reproduction of that run would make him hard to beat. He will enjoy this ground. Lanziano served up a 14/1 surprise in a Ballingarry point-to-point, but the way he did that suggests there could be more in the tank. Russian Diamond ran fourth in a quality hunters chase at Downpatrick which has to give him a chance here. Woodbrook Boy is a solid operator who know where the winning post is.

RUSSIAN DIAMOND exceeded market expectations when fourth in a better hunter than this at Downpatrick 17 days ago so he looks the way to go. Nice To Meet is feared most, though it will be interesting to see Lanziano can do over the regulation fences.

After a creditable fourth to Billaway at Downpatrick, RUSSIAN DIAMOND get the vote ahead of Killarney runner-up Nice To Meet

16:50 Listowel Conditions Chase 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (1.5/1 +25%) Bollin Margaret	1.5 1.5/1(+25%)	(1) Bollin Margaret 1.5/1, C&D winner who returned to form when close second of 9 in handicap at Redcar (10f, good, 2/1) 7 days ago. Can race off same mark and holds strong claims. Latest win in September 2021; now 17lb lower; sound run when 2nd over 1m2f last week.
2	9 2nd (9) (11/1 +21%) Visitant	11 11/1(+21%)	(9) Visitant 11/1, Unreliable type. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 11/2, respectable third of 10 in handicap at Catterick (12.1f, good) 21 days ago. Others more persuasive. Chance on his best form (good 2nd over C&D in April); last turf win was back in 2017.
3	12 3rd (12) (25/1 +24%) Skedaddled	25 25/1(+24%)	(12) Skedaddled 25/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Fifth of 8 in handicap at Redcar (10f, good, 22/1) 7 days ago. Back up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Others more persuasive. 1 lb out of the weights. 0-16; close fifth over 1m2f h'cap last week; yet to prove she stays 1m4f; cheekpieces on.
4	8 4th (8) (14/1 +72%) Her Way	14 14/1(+72%)	(8) Her Way 14/1, 25/1, last of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 63 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Two wins over 1m2f on good to firm for Roger Charlton; mainly disappointing for new yard.
5th	5 5th (5) (8/1 +27%) Eye Knee	8 8/1(+27%)	(5) Eye Knee 8/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. 6/1, fourth of 5 in handicap at Catterick (13.9f, good to firm) 3 days ago. Others preferred. Well handicapped on best form; hasn't run to his best on his three starts for current yard.
6th	13 6th (13) (20/1 +50%) Seven For A Pound	20 20/1(+50%)	(13) Seven For A Pound 20/1, Unreliable type. Twelve runs since last win in 2021. 20/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Catterick (12.1f, good) 21 days ago. Work to do. 1 lb out of the weights. Fair reappearance run over C&D (soft) but not so good in two runs since; stable going well.
7th	3 7th (3) (18/1 +45%) Great Colaci	18 18/1(+45%)	(3) Great Colaci 18/1, 50/1, below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (11.9f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Given a chance by the handicapper. Haydock winner in September 2021 but below par on last two starts following 610-day layoff.
8th	14 8th (14) (80/1 -60%) Cassiel	80 80/1(-60%)	(14) Cassiel 80/1, 25/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Carlisle (11.2f, good) 14 days ago, met some trouble. Makes limited appeal. 1 lb out of the weights. Mainly poor form and others have stronger claims.
9th	7 9th (7) (3.33/1 +63%) Jamih	3.33 3.33/1(+63%)	(7) Jamih 3.33/1, C&D winner. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Beverley (12.1f, good to firm, 7/1) 5 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Each-way claims. C&D winner in 2022; close 4th off this 2lb higher mark at Beverley last week; respected.
10th	10 10th (10) (25/1 -56%) The Writer	25 25/1(-56%)	(10) The Writer 25/1, Unreliable type. Blinkered for 1st time, sixth of 9 in handicap (2/1) at Yarmouth (10.1f, good to soft). Off 12 months. Worth monitoring in the market on yard debut/return. Ex-James Ferguson; stable in form but best form on AW and no easy task after 362-day break.
11th	11 11th (11) (33/1 -106%) The Resdev Way	33 33/1(-106%)	(11) The Resdev Way 33/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 11/1, last of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f) 41 days ago. Back down in trip. Hard to fancy. Has won 12 of his 86 Flat starts; recent efforts uninspiring; plenty to prove at present.
12th	2 12th (2) (10/1 -100%) Purple Ice	10 10/1(-100%)	(2) Purple Ice 10/1, Belatedly off the mark when landing 7-runner handicap (10/3) at Newcastle (10.2f) 34 days ago. Just 2 lb higher now and not taken lightly. Off the mark on AW last time (1m2f); seems to stay 1m4f; below par last few turf starts.
13th	6 13th (6) (50/1 -127%) Wheal Kitty	50 50/1(-127%)	(6) Wheal Kitty 50/1, Course winner. 14/1, last of 9 in handicap at Redcar (10f, good) 7 days ago. Up in trip. Others more persuasive. 1m winner; fair run over 1m1f runs back; tailed off over 1m2f last week; first run at 1m4f.

LTO Selection:

PURPLE ICE justified favouritism when getting up to lead in the dying strides at Newcastle last month and he looks capable of shrugging off a 2lb rise back on turf. C&D winner Bollin Margaret returned to form when denied by a neck at Redcar last Monday and she is feared most. Jamih and Visitant arrive in fair form and can't be discounted either.

BOLLIN MARGARET has been cut plenty of slack by the handicapper and posted her best effort for some time when runner-up at Redcar last week. She is fancied to go one better here. Purple Ice and Streetscape can also make their presence felt.

These conditions are ideal for C&D winner JAMIH who shaped as though a win was imminent when a close fourth at Beverley last week.

17:00 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:07 Gowran Park Handicap 10f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	3 1st (3) (22/1 -10%) Booyea	22 22/1(-10%)	(3) Booyea 22/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, ninth of 14 in maiden at this course (8f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Stiff task. Getting a little better in maidens, here the last twice (huge odds); tricky draw.
2	5 2nd (5) (7.5/1 +70%) Hialeah	7.5 7.5/1(+70%)	(5) Hialeah 7.5/1, Eleventh of 14 in minor event at Naas (7f, heavy, 150/1). Off 7 months. Significantly up in trip. Yard awaits first winner; hard to make a case for seasonal debutant; gelded.
3	1 3rd (1) (4/1 +27%) Givemefive	4 4/1(+27%)	(1) Givemefive 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, good eighth of 13 in handicap at Cork (10.1f, good to soft, 10/1) 45 days ago. Trainer going well. Visor on 1st time. Visor needs to transform a little after Cork handicap debut but that form looks really hot.
4	13 4th (13) (25/1 +38%) Lucky Question	25 25/1(+38%)	(13) Lucky Question 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, eleventh of 14 in maiden at Navan (10f, soft) 23 days ago. Stable having good spell. Makes handicap debut. Nothing in maidens; mark looks high and new ground now.
5th	6 5th (6) (22/1 +33%) Portmagee	22 22/1(+33%)	(6) Portmagee 22/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 66/1, twelfth of 20 in maiden at Leopardstown (8f, good) 17 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Difficult ask. Mildly progressive in 1m maidens, the middle one here; very hard for her to take this.
6th	9 6th (9) (20/1 +29%) Silkies Sib	20 20/1(+29%)	(9) Silkies Sib 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable fifth of 10 in claimer at Fairyhouse (10f, good, 16/1) 4 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Reportedly hung left in poor claimer Thursday at Fairyhouse; this is a much better race.
7th	14 7th (14) (20/1 -25%) Lady Skipper	20 20/1(-25%)	(14) Lady Skipper 20/1, First run since leaving James M. Barrett when eighth of 10 in handicap at Listowel (8f, good, 5/1) 2 days ago. Not taken lightly. Bits of form last season but clearly limited; local trainer does well; risky.
8th	17 8th (17) (33/1 +0%) Spinning Web	33 33/1(+0%)	(17) Spinning Web 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 14 in maiden (125/1) at Dundalk (8f). Off 6 months. Makes handicap debut. Nothing in maidens at 2 but at least accordingly weighed and top rider booked.
9th	7 9th (7) (3/1 -20%) Ranko Express	3 3/1(-20%)	(7) Ranko Express 3/1, 8/1, career best when winning 9-runner C&D handicap (soft) 26 days ago by 1¾ lengths from Water Mint, cosily. Has to be taken seriously. Latest a revelation and race was messy but he won well (Water Mint second); up 8lb.
2	2 \|S\| (2) (3/1 -9%) Snowhaven	3 3/1(-9%)	(2) Snowhaven 3/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Very good fifth of 20 in handicap (9/2) at Leopardstown (8f, good) 17 days ago. Respected. Favourite in 20-runner Leopardstown affair (handicap debut) and went well; chance.
10th	4 10th (4) (125/1 -279%) Stepdance	125 125/1(-279%)	(4) Stepdance 125/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Below form seventh of 14 in handicap at Naas (8f, heavy, 66/1) 42 days ago. Debut (here) was by far her best run but not yet run on nice ground and having regressed.
11th	12 11th (12) (10/1 +50%) Bright N Shine	10 10/1(+50%)	(12) Bright N Shine 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable seventh of 13 in handicap at this course (8f, good to soft, 12/1) 33 days ago. Struggled so far including here and on handicap debut here; tongue tie taken off; outsider.
12th	10 12th (10) (50/1 -25%) Bedelia	50 50/1(-25%)	(10) Bedelia 50/1, Thirteenth of 16 in handicap at Cork (7f, good, 40/1) 19 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Did not go on from pleasing front-running 50s second on handicap debut in November.
13th	8 13th (8) (12/1 -9%) Slaney Tide	12 12/1(-9%)	(8) Slaney Tide 12/1, 10/3, 14 lengths eighth of 9 to Ranko Express over C&D last time but contender if back to the form she showed when narrowly denied at Tipperary in April. Tongue strap back on. Reportedly lost shoe when flop last time; far from reliable but chance on previous second.
14th	15 14th (15) (50/1 -25%) Teejaydee	50 50/1(-25%)	(15) Teejaydee 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 11 in maiden at Limerick (7f, soft, 125/1) 44 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Nothing on debut or in 17.5l defeats last twice; drawn 16 and can only observe.
15th	11 15th (11) (40/1 +20%) Kodihill	40 40/1(+20%)	(11) Kodihill 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 13 in maiden at Naas (5.9f, good, 200/1). Off 9 months. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Yard runs few on Flat; she hinted at ability (good) last season and this course fine.

LTO Selection:

SNOWHAVEN has been eased 1lb since her last run, giving her a chance in this company now, and she looks up to opening her account. The Le Havre filly kept on to finish fifth on her handicap debut at Leopardstown last month and going up a bit in trip now looks like it should suit. Ranko Express was a cosy winner here last month and could be competitive again despite an 8lb hike for that victory. Water Mint chased home Ranko Express over course and distance last time and is half a stone better off now so is entitled to get closer.

RANKO EXPRESS was nicely on top on his C&D handicap debut last month and can make light of an 8 lb rise. Slaney Tide failed to fire behind the selection in that race but prior to that had been a close second at Tipperary and can bounce back in a refitted tongue tie. Jessica Harrington's Snowhaven made a solid start to her handicap career at Leopardstown recently and also makes the shortlist.

SNOWHAVEN might be worth chancing after being sent off favourite at Leopardstown. A cracking race for an each-way bet

17:07 Gowran Park Handicap 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:15 Ayr Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (2.5/1 -33%) Global Humor	2.5 2.5/1(-33%)	(1) Global Humor 2.5/1, Unreliable type though won 8-runner handicap (11/2) at this course (6f, good) 12 days ago. That was first success since 2021 and he's now back up in trip. Returned to form and led close home over 6f here recently; 3lb rise ought to be manageable.
2	4 2nd (4) (5.5/1 +54%) Monhammer	5.5 5.5/1(+54%)	(4) Monhammer 5.5/1, C&D winner. 14/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 13 days ago. Working way back to form this term. C&D winner off this mark in September but soundly beaten on both starts this season.
3	5 3rd (5) (2.5/1 +44%) Jkr Cobbler	2.5 2.5/1(+44%)	(5) Jkr Cobbler 2.5/1, 9/1, unseated rider in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) 17 days ago, slowly away but plugging on when saddle slipped. Placed twice over 7f since AW win in January but recent turf return was underwhelming.
4	6 4th (6) (40/1 +0%) Elettaria	40 40/1(+0%)	(6) Elettaria 40/1, Cheekpieces on for first time, 8¾ lengths sixth of 8 to Global Humor in handicap (66/1) at this course (6f, good) 12 days ago. Back up in trip. Unable to land a significant blow over 6f here 12 days ago; difficult to enthuse over.
5th	2 5th (2) (2/1 +0%) Primo's Comet	2 2/1(+0%)	(2) Primo's Comet 2/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 11/2, bit below form third of 9 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good) 21 days ago. Significantly up in trip and this is a big drop in grade. Consistent over 5f in recent months; goes beyond 6f for first time today.

LTO Selection:

Global Humor got up to score by a nose last time over 6f at this track and he goes off a 3lb higher mark, which keeps him in with a big shout. However, preference is still for PRIMO'S COMET, who is an unknown at this trip but has shaped as if a step up in distance will suit him. Therefore, he is fancied to be rewarded for his recent consistency. Angel Amadea is another to consider, as she wasn't disgraced at Doncaster last time and she steps back up in trip.

Jim Goldie holds a strong hand with PRIMO'S COMET, who takes a big drop back in class, preferred to last-time-out course winner Global Humor. Of the rest, Angel Amadea lurks on a dangerous mark.

After a quiet start to the season, GLOBAL HUMOR got back on track with a recent 6f course win. He might complete a quickfire double.

17:15 Ayr Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:20 Listowel NH Flat Race 20f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	6 1st (6) (1.1/1 +27%) High Class Hero	1.1 1.1/1(+27%)	(6) High Class Hero 1.1/1, €48,000 3-y-o, Sulamani gelding. Dam (c103/h111), French 2¼m hurdle winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 25f) Baden. Point winner in November 2021. Makes obvious appeal and should take all the beating. Beat a horse now rated 128 over hurdles on third point-to-point start 18 months ago.
2	2 2nd (2) (2.5/1 +29%) Kinbara	2.5 2.5/1(+29%)	(2) Kinbara 2.5/1, One win from 2 runs last season. 11¼ lengths eleventh of 20 to Florida Dreams in Gr 2 bumper (40/1) at Aintree (17f, good) 51 days ago. Not discounted. Won at Killarney last summer; not disgraced when mid-division in Aintree Grade 2.
3	1 3rd (1) (5/1 -150%) Great Universe	5 5/1(-150%)	(1) Great Universe 5/1, Untrustworthy individual. Winner in bumper at Clonmel in March. Good fourth of 9 in bumper at Punchestown (16.2f, good to soft, 14/1) 39 days ago. Up in trip. Sets a reasonable standard but he's not the most straightforward. Wide margin winner at Clonmel and creditable fourth in winners' contest at Punchestown.
4	3 4th (3) (125/1 -279%) Cap Bernat	125 125/1(-279%)	(3) Cap Bernat 125/1, Once-raced maiden. Tongue strap on, fifth of 8 in bumper at Leopardstown (16f, soft, 50/1) on NH debut. Off over 2 years. Up in trip. 10yo has clearly been very hard to keep sound; fair fifth at Leopardstown back in 2020.
5th	9 5th (9) (25/1 -14%) Upton Fox	25 25/1(-14%)	(9) Upton Fox 25/1, Dunaden gelding. Half-brother to useful chaser Springfield Fox, stayed 33f. Dam ran once in bumper. Fifth sole start in points (May 14). Wears hood. Odds-on for Ballendenisk point-to-point last month but only fifth of 11; hooded.
6th	10 6th (10) (100/1 -100%) Watergrangedreamer	100 100/1(-100%)	(10) Watergrangedreamer 100/1, 40/1, ninth of 12 in bumper at Kilbeggan (15.1f, good to soft) 46 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Others make more appeal. Twice well beaten since creditable Listowel festival fifth and quite exposed at this stage.
7th	4 7th (4) (6/1 +14%) Churchroad Prince	6 6/1(+14%)	(4) Churchroad Prince 6/1, €8,500 3-y-o, Mahler gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to unreliable but useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 25f) Return Spring. Mahler gelding was bought for E8,500 as 3yo; good jockey rides for respected yard.
8th	5 8th (5) (28/1 +15%) Fisichella	28 28/1(+15%)	(5) Fisichella 28/1, €70,000 3-y-o, Flemensfirth gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Glimpse of Gold, stays 2½m. pulled up sole start in points (Nov 2022). Pulled up in a point-to-point at Lisronagh in November; rules debut.
9th	12 9th (12) (50/1 -25%) Wilmeaulpalwinbos	50 50/1(-25%)	(12) Wilmeaulpalwinbos 50/1, Make Believe gelding. Half-brother to 6f-7f winner Dream World. Dam 10.7f winner. Make Believe gelding is half-brother to 6f-7f winner out of 10.6f AW winner.
10th	8 10th (8) (50/1 +0%) Trooper Thorn	50 50/1(+0%)	(8) Trooper Thorn 50/1, Eighth of 10 in novice hurdle (50/1) at Punchestown (20.3f, heavy) on NH debut 126 days ago. Makes bumpers debut. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Placed in both points but tailed off in maiden hurdle at Punchestown on soft; tongue-tie.
11th	13 11th (13) (200/1 -203%) Aisling's Court	200 200/1(-203%)	(13) Aisling's Court 200/1, Once-raced maiden. 50/1, thirteenth of 18 in bumper at Cork (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 30 days ago. Up in trip. 50s, beaten 25l in mares' bumper at Cork last month.

LTO Selection:

KINBARA catches the eye. This Mahler gelding landed a point-to-point and a bumper last year and was thought good enough to reappear in a Grade 2 bumper at Aintree in April in which he finished mid-division. High Class Hero has a long absence to overcome, but has switched to Willie Mullins and is sure to be well prepared for this assignment. He was last seen winning a Loughbrickland point-to-point in November 2021 and had several subsequent hurdle and bumper winners in behind. Great Universe has a Clonmel bumper victory in the book, but may prefer a bit of juice in the ground.

Point winner HIGH CLASS HERO is nicely bred and represents top connections so he's fancied to make a successful start in bumpers at the likely expense of Great Universe, who is the clear pick of those with form. Kinbara is another one to consider.

The Mullins newcomer High Class Hero is feared but KINBARA ran okay in a Grade 2 at Aintree and should take a bit of beating

17:20 Listowel NH Flat Race 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (16/1 -129%) Storm Asset	16 16/1(-129%)	(7) Storm Asset 16/1, Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 9/2, fifth of 7 in handicap at Brighton (8f, good) 33 days ago. Needs to settle to last out over this trip. Back to form here in April (7f); not repeat it next time; first run beyond about 1m.
2	8 2nd (8) (3.5/1 +0%) Sun Festival	3.5 3.5/1(+0%)	(8) Sun Festival 3.5/1, C&D winner. One win from 27 Flat runs. 9/2, good second of 14 in handicap at Windsor (10f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Of interest from his basement mark. C&D winner last spring; in good form after being out of sorts earlier this year; involved.
3	5 3rd (5) (2.25/1 +65%) Lhebayeb	2.25 2.25/1(+65%)	(5) Lhebayeb 2.25/1, Remains a maiden after 20 Flat runs. Good second of 11 in handicap (4/1) at Bath (10.2f, good to firm) 19 days ago. Consistency hard to knock at this level. Maiden after 20 starts but involved in some tight finishes, including over C&D; hood off.
4	2 4th (2) (6/1 -33%) Inexplicable	6 6/1(-33%)	(2) Inexplicable 6/1, Seven-time course winner. Latest win here in April. 16/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Shortlist material returned to this venue back on correct mark. Multiple AW winner at up to the extended 1m here; this trip has stretched him.
5th	1 5th (1) (33/1 -65%) Silver Bubble	33 33/1(-65%)	(1) Silver Bubble 33/1, 16/1, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Bath (10.2f, good to firm) 19 days ago, left poorly placed. Down in grade but needs the breaks given her propensity to blow the start. Won 4 of last 6 starts in 2022, all at Brighton; on latest winning mark but 0-15 on AW.
6th	4 6th (4) (7/1 -75%) Lailah	7 7/1(-75%)	(4) Lailah 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Hooded for first time, respectable seventh of 13 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 7/1) 33 days ago. Makes tapeta debut and not yet exposed. Return to further can suit after making late headway over 1m on handicap debut.
7th	6 7th (6) (8/1 +43%) Caracristi	8 8/1(+43%)	(6) Caracristi 8/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in March. 12/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 11 days ago. Won 2 of her 3 most recent C&D runs, latest in March; enters the argument.
8th	3 8th (3) (10/1 -11%) Odd Socks Havana	10 10/1(-11%)	(3) Odd Socks Havana 10/1, Course winner. Latest win at Newcastle in March. Respectable fourth of 13 in handicap at this course (8.6f, 3/1) 11 days ago. Likely to give it another good go. Ran well over C&D in January and dual 1m winner at Newcastle since; continues in form.
9th	9 9th (9) (16/1 -14%) Latent Heat	16 16/1(-14%)	(9) Latent Heat 16/1, Temperamental sort. Course winner. Bit below form fifth of 9 in handicap (9/1) at Chepstow (7.1f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. All three wins at up to 1m and well held in 3 turf handicaps beyond that trip.
10th	11 10th (11) (150/1 -200%) Born To Please	150 150/1(-200%)	(11) Born To Please 150/1, Very good second of 9 in handicap hurdle at Stratford (16.3f, soft, 13/2) 43 days ago, just failing. Well held last 2 Flat starts. Four turf wins on Flat but no great shakes on AW and something to prove.
11th	10 11th (10) (22/1 +0%) Selfish Brian	22 22/1(+0%)	(10) Selfish Brian 22/1, One win from 21 Flat runs. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 12/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 31 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Nigel Tinkler. Out of sorts for previous yard but dropped in weights and new yard enjoying a good run.

LTO Selection:

LHEBAYEB ran well from an uncompromising position when runner-up at Bath last month and Victor Dartnall's mare is fancied to gain a breakthrough success. Sun Festival arrives in good form and isn't taken lightly now returned to the C&D of his sole triumph. Odd Socks Havana wasn't quite at his best here recently, but he can't be discounted on earlier all-weather efforts.

Most of these find winning difficult, but that cannot be said of seven-time course winner INEXPLICABLE and he's taken to get back on track having had a rare turf outing when last seen. Odd Socks Havana and Sun Festival are a couple of potential threats.

A few of these are in the reckoning but LAILAH is entitled to improve for her return from a layoff now tackling a trip that should suit.

17:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:35 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (3.5/1 +13%) Exceed	3.5 3.5/1(+13%)	(3) Exceed 3.5/1, Fourth of 7 in handicap (11/4) at Redcar (5f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Not taken lightly. Has proved consistent since handicapping; solid contender back down in grade.
2	7 2nd (7) (18/1 +0%) Loveliest	18 18/1(+0%)	(7) Loveliest 18/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Third of 10 in seller (66/1) at Beverley (5f, good) 20 days ago, slowly away. Makes handicap debut. Seemed to run well in selling grade last time; handicap debut.
3	2 3rd (2) (6.5/1 -44%) Desert Illusion	6.5 6.5/1(-44%)	(2) Desert Illusion 6.5/1, 8/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, very good second of 10 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, firm) 10 days ago, no match for winner. Shortlist material. Ran creditably in first-time cheekpieces at Bath ten days ago; possibilities.
4	5 4th (5) (4.5/1 +0%) Cheyenne Nation	4.5 4.5/1(+0%)	(5) Cheyenne Nation 4.5/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable nose third of 7 to Crime Fiction in handicap (15/2) at Musselburgh (5f, good) 21 days ago (second past the post but subsequently disqualified). One to consider. Ties in very closely with Crime Fiction on Musselburgh running; fighting chance.
5th	8 5th (8) (5/1 +9%) Furnicoe	5 5/1(+9%)	(8) Furnicoe 5/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, third of 10 in handicap at Nottingham (6.1f, good to firm, 28/1) 6 days ago. Placed in first-time cheekpieces at Nottingham last week but is now 0-16.
6th	1 6th (1) (3.33/1 +5%) Crime Fiction	3.33 3.33/1(+5%)	(1) Crime Fiction 3.33/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good, 15/2) 21 days ago. Likely to go well again. Took well to first-time cheekpieces at Musselburgh (got up on line) three weeks ago.
7th	6 7th (6) (12/1 +64%) Lukla	12 12/1(+64%)	(6) Lukla 12/1, Eleventh of 13 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good to firm, 33/1) 15 days ago. Others make more appeal. Has a major question mark over current form.
8th	4 8th (4) (18/1 +18%) Jazzagal	18 18/1(+18%)	(4) Jazzagal 18/1, Lightly-raced winner. 18/1, last of 7 in nursery at Newcastle (5f). Off 7 months. Something to prove on return. Successful at Ripon on sole attempt in a turf handicap; seasonal debut.
9th	10 9th (10) (66/1 -65%) Zerbinetta	66 66/1(-65%)	(10) Zerbinetta 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, last of 14 in minor event at Newcastle (6f). Off 10 months. Makes handicap debut. Possible improver on handicap debut; had wind surgery since last run.
10th	9 10th (9) (28/1 -12%) Selby's Joy	28 28/1(-12%)	(9) Selby's Joy 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 9 in maiden at this course (6f, heavy, 66/1) 25 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Must improve. Could well improve now handicapping; half-sister to a winner for her connections.

LTO Selection:

CRIME FICTION responded well to first-time cheekpieces when coming from the rear to triumph at Musselburgh last month and Adrian Nicholls' filly looks to have been found a suitable opportunity to complete a double, with a 2lb nudge in the ratings more than fair. Exceed remains a maiden after eight appearances, but he can't be discounted in his current form. Cheyenne Nation and Desert Illusion make most appeal of the remainder.

CRIME FICTION represents a stable going well and improved to score at Musselburgh 3 weeks ago, so she's preferred to Desert Illusion in what could be a tightly-knit affair. Exceed also warrants respect.

With the return to a bare 5f looking ideal, DESERT ILLUSION could well get off the mark. Consistent Exceed is second choice.

17:35 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:45 Windsor Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
8	8 (8) (16/1 -78%) My Mate Mike	16 16/1(-78%)	(8) My Mate Mike 16/1, Fair maiden who bounced back to form on his turf debut when third of 11 in handicap (16/1) at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) 18 days ago. Not taken lightly eased 1 lb. Two promising efforts from his last three starts; unexposed as a sprinter.
1	3 1st (3) (6/1 +33%) Raven's Applause	6 6/1(+33%)	(3) Raven's Applause 6/1, Had looked to be on the up but he came in only a fair fifth on his handicap debut at Newmarket (7f, good) 17 days ago. Cheekpieces are reached for now. Didn't improve for handicapping latest (7f) but drops back to 6f and has cheekpieces added.
2	4 2nd (4) (6.5/1 +54%) Skallywag Bay	6.5 6.5/1(+54%)	(4) Skallywag Bay 6.5/1, Put her experience to good use when winning 6f Kempton novice in September but she has yet to fire in two 6f handicaps this term. Handily weighted if getting back on track. 6f AW winner last season; well held in two 6f handicaps last month; still early days.
3	1 3rd (1) (6/1 -50%) In The Giving	6 6/1(-50%)	(1) In The Giving 6/1, Fair filly who saw her run of good form come to an end when offs-on last of 6 in claimer at Leicester (6f, heavy) 52 days ago. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. Stuck in the mud latest but it was a lowly claimer; previous h'cap runs give her a shout.
4	9 4th (9) (10/1 +55%) Liosa	10 10/1(+55%)	(9) Liosa 10/1, Only modest form shown in three runs for Craig Lidster last autumn, fourth of 10 in 5f minor event (16/1) at Wolverhampton final one. Makes his stable/handicap debut with something to find at these weights. Some promise in 3 runs for C Lidster; sold 10,000gns in February and gelded; unexposed.
5th	5 5th (5) (12/1 +0%) Berkshire Cruz	12 12/1(+0%)	(5) Berkshire Cruz 12/1, Tried in headgear and has twice failed to progress from his debut Kempton third in October. Goes into handicaps now after a wind op with something to prove. Didn't build on debut promise in two subsequent runs; had wind op in March; unexposed.
6th	2 6th (2) (2/1 +20%) Big R	2 2/1(+20%)	(2) Big R 2/1, Fair maiden who comes here on the back of a good second of 11 in handicap at Haydock (6f, good to firm) 9 days ago, nearest finish. Enters calculations nudged up just 1 lb. 0-5 but he's been threatening in handicaps and he's well drawn; one to take seriously.
7th	6 7th (6) (50/1 -52%) Mahboobah	50 50/1(-52%)	(6) Mahboobah 50/1, Shaped well when debut second for Kevin Philippart De Foy at Yarmouth last summer but she has gone the wrong way since, cheekpieces tried when seventh in handicap at Haydock (8f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Blinkers are given a go this time. Yet to build on debut promise but drops back to 6f and has blinkers added; may revive.
8th	7 8th (7) (6/1 -140%) Sabah Al Ward	6 6/1(-140%)	(7) Sabah Al Ward 6/1, Well-related Showcasing filly who showed promise on her first two runs for Richard Hughes only to come in last in 6f Kempton novice 7 months ago. Makes yard/handicap debut on the back of breathing surgery and she's not without interest if it sparks a resurgence. 2 fair runs for R Hughes in 2022; wind op prior to this stable/h'cap debut; check betting.

LTO Selection:

Big R finished second by a length and a half last time at Haydock, and he was only raised 1lb for that effort. However, a chance can be taken on SABAH AL WARD, who hasn't shown a great deal in her three runs so far but makes her first start for the George Boughey yard and, with William Buick booked on her handicap bow, she could take a big step forward. In The Giving is another to consider.

A number of these arrive with question marks against them so at the likely odds it is worth siding with SABAH AL WARD to take a sizeable step forward starting out for George Boughey on the back of breathing surgery. Recent Haydock second Big R holds obvious claims off just a 1 lb higher mark and is next on the list with My Mate Mike and Skallywag Bay both weighted to have a say too.

Sabah Al Ward is an interesting handicap debutante for a new yard but BIG R has been threatening and this could be his day.

17:45 Windsor Handicap (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (6.5/1 +7%) San Francisco Bay	6.5 6.5/1(+7%)	(7) San Francisco Bay 6.5/1, Off 8 months before fading sixth of 11 in handicap at Chepstow (8.1f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Holds good claims at these weights if building on that reappearance run. Big shout. Regressive 12-race maiden who was well held on return last month; others more convincing.
2	5 2nd (5) (1.38/1 +61%) Bomb Squad	1.38 1.38/1(+61%)	(5) Bomb Squad 1.38/1, Course winner. Latest win here in December. 9/4, creditable second of 10 in handicap at Chepstow (7.1f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Booking of Murphy is a plus so ought to be in the shake-up. Won here in December and he had a near miss over 7f at Chepstow last time; key player.
3	12 3rd (12) (10/1 +17%) Spartakos	10 10/1(+17%)	(12) Spartakos 10/1, 9/2, failed to come on for his reappearance when twelfth of 14 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, soft) 35 days ago. Others appeal more. On last winning mark but has something to prove and he's 0-7 on AW.
4	2 4th (2) (14/1 -17%) Night Traveller	14 14/1(-17%)	(2) Night Traveller 14/1, Winner at Chelmsford City in January. 15/2, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 53 days ago. Rejoined yard after leaving Tony Carroll. Shortlisted. Has record of 1-15 and was well held in last five runs for Tony Carroll; others preferred.
5th	1 5th (1) (4.5/1 +40%) Madrinho	4.5 4.5/1(+40%)	(1) Madrinho 4.5/1, C&D winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. Bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Chepstow (7.1f, good to firm, 13/2) 20 days ago, slowly away. Visor back on. Unreliable type. On long losing run but he went close at Brighton two runs back; dangerous back on AW.
6th	4 6th (4) (7/1 +50%) Hector Loza	7 7/1(+50%)	(4) Hector Loza 7/1, 5/1, below form seventh of 14 in handicap at Brighton (6f, soft). Off 7 months. Needs a couple of these to falter. Back with former trainer but he has some questions to answer after 235 days off.
7th	6 7th (6) (25/1 +38%) Zandora	25 25/1(+38%)	(6) Zandora 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 33/1, last of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 68 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Not easy to make a case for. Well beaten at big prices in all four starts including on 7f handicap debut in March.
8th	10 8th (10) (20/1 +9%) Dodgy Bob	20 20/1(+9%)	(10) Dodgy Bob 20/1, C&D winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win here in March. 33/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Chepstow (7.1f, good to firm) 20 days ago so needs to get back on track. Two wins at big prices over C&D this year and has claims if he can bounce back again.
9th	8 9th (8) (8/1 +43%) Delagate The Lady	8 8/1(+43%)	(8) Delagate The Lady 8/1, Latest win at Yarmouth in April. 14/1, tenth of 13 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) 19 days ago. Back up in trip. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. Yarmouth win in April but well held at Bath latest and needs to step up again after that.

LTO Selection:

BOMB SQUAD found only one rival too strong at Chepstow last time and a similar level of performance on this switch to the all-weather could suffice, with Oisin Murphy looking a shrewd booking. San Francisco Bay's mark continues to drop and Henry Candy's gelding could also have a say now returned to 7f. Martineo arrives in good fettle and the eight-year-old shouldn't be far away either.

SAN FRANCISCO BAY should strip fitter for his encouraging reappearance sixth at Chepstow and can gain an overdue victory off a career-low mark here. In-form course winner Bomb Squad could emerge as the chief threat to Henry Candy's 4-y-o, with Sirius White and Martineo appealing as the pick of the remainder for place purposes.

Top of the list is BOMB SQUAD, who went very close at Chepstow 20 days ago and is only 1lb higher on this return to AW.

18:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:15 Windsor Stakes (Class 4) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
11	11 (11) (1.25/1 +38%) The Line	1.25 1.25/1(+38%)	(11) The Line 1.25/1, Caravaggio colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Mild Illusion. Displayed plenty of ability amidst inexperience when third in 5-runner Ascot conditions' event (5f) on debut 33 days ago and he's very much the type to build on that. Big player fitted with a hood. Promising third, behind a pair of previous winners, in conditions stakes at Ascot (5f)..
1	4 1st (4) (3.5/1 +22%) Brave Empire	3.5 3.5/1(+22%)	(4) Brave Empire 3.5/1, 450,000 gns yearling, Dark Angel colt who showed ability and should learn from his initial experience when sixth of 7 at York (5f, firm, 8/1) 19 days ago. Fancied to progress stepped up to 6f. Made late headway at York to finish sixth in a field of seven and should come on for that..
2	3 2nd (3) (20/1 -11%) Boyfriend	20 20/1(-11%)	(3) Boyfriend 20/1, Foaled February 21. 10,000 gns foal, Twilight Son colt. Dam, 2-y-o 6f-7f winner, half-sister to very smart winner up to 1¼m Lahaleeb. Interesting to see what the market suggests with the stable also running The Line..
3	8 3rd (8) (10/1 -67%) Matnookh	10 10/1(-67%)	(8) Matnookh 10/1, Foaled April 15. £85,000 2-y-o, Sea The Stars colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Lerkhan and 1m winner Silver Run. Dam, 7f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 1½m Highest Ground. £85,000 2yo; not the best of draws but Buick is booked..
4	9 4th (9) (16/1 -60%) Sky Warrior	16 16/1(-60%)	(9) Sky Warrior 16/1, Foaled February 18. €50,000 yearling, Mehmas colt. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 7f winner Rainbow Fire. Market check advised. 50,000euros yearling; second foal; dam unraced half-sister to useful winners Rainbow Fire..
5th	2 5th (2) (7/1 +0%) Battle Charge	7 7/1(+0%)	(2) Battle Charge 7/1, Wootton Bassett colt who looked in need of experience but shaped with encouragement when sixth of 10 in maiden at Newbury (6f, good) on debut 17 days ago. Should improve. Only 4-1 for his debut at Newbury (6f, good) but never picked up; may yet do better..
6th	5 6th (5) (11/1 -10%) Chiedozie	11 11/1(-10%)	(5) Chiedozie 11/1, Foaled January 31. 100,000 gns yearling, Advertise colt. Dam, unraced, closely related to top-class sprinter Battaash, multiple Group 1 winner, including twice in Nunthorpe Stakes. Ticks plenty of boxes. 100,000gns; first foal; dam unraced close relative of outstanding 5f winner Battaash..
7th	10 7th (10) (22/1 -57%) Sonmarg	22 22/1(-57%)	(10) Sonmarg 22/1, Foaled April 23. 65,000 gns yearling, Dandy Man colt. Brother to 2-y-o 6f/7f winner Gulmarg and half-brother to winner up to 1m Guida's Force and 7f winner Baileysgutfeeling. Dam 6f winner (including at 2 yrs). One to consider. 65,000gns yearling; fourth foal; brother to 6f/7f 2yo winner Gulmarg (RPR 89)..
8th	12 8th (12) (66/1 -136%) Time Signature	66 66/1(-136%)	(12) Time Signature 66/1, Dark Angel colt who looked badly in need of the experience and was never involved on debut when last of 10 in maiden at Newbury (6f, good) 17 days ago. Always behind when last to finish at Newbury (6f, good) and best watched for now..
9th	7 9th (7) (33/1 -18%) Gamraan	33 33/1(-18%)	(7) Gamraan 33/1, Foaled February 7. 20,000 gns yearling, 80,000 gns 2-y-o, Masar colt. Half-brother to 6f winner Quick Time and 7f winner Shine Forever. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner, half-sister to very smart 6f winner Mince. 80,000gns 2yo; market should be informative with the yard running two..
10th	1 10th (1) (50/1 -52%) Art Fantastique	50 50/1(-52%)	(1) Art Fantastique 50/1, Harry Angel colt who was well held in maiden at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) on debut 19 days ago. Will need to leave that effort behind. Made a low-key start at Bath (5.5f, good; 12-1) and needs to leave that run well behind..
11th	6 11th (6) (40/1 -82%) Floating Voter	40 40/1(-82%)	(6) Floating Voter 40/1, Foaled April 23. €42,000 yearling, £60,000 2-y-o, U S Navy Flag colt. Half-brother to 5f/6f winner I Am Thunder and 13f winner Sign From Above. Dam, 1½m winner, half-sister to useful multiple 1½m winner My Renee. £60,000 2yo; could be vulnerable to sharper-bred opposition..

LTO Selection:

The Line showed plenty of promise on debut at Ascot over 5f, and he should take a step forward from that display sporting a first-time hood. However, CHIEDOZIE just shades the vote as his dam is a close relative to multiple Group 1 winner Battash and, with that in mind, he could be well up to the task on debut. Any market support for Matnookh should not be ignored.

The market will prove informative with the majority of these unraced, but THE LINE showed plenty of ability amidst greenness when third in a Royal Ascot trial last month, so he's fancied to put that experience to good use and score second time up fitted with a hood. Chiedozie, Matnookh and Sonmarg all have plenty to recommend them on paper, but the main threat may emerge from the once-raced Brave Empire.

A chance is taken on CHIEDOZIE, who is from the family of his yard's superstar sprinter Battaash.

18:15 Windsor Stakes (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 5) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (80/1 -60%) Dolores Abernathy	80 80/1(-60%)	(4) Dolores Abernathy 80/1, Twice-raced filly. 40/1, modest form when fourth of 11 in maiden at Carlisle (7f, good) 14 days ago. More will be needed. Some promise at Carlisle but she needs another big step forward on this switch to AW.
1	3 1st (3) (12/1 +40%) Creative Style	12 12/1(+40%)	(3) Creative Style 12/1, Better effort for Charlie Appleby at 2 (fair form) when fourth of 9 in novice at Kempton (7f) last August. Off 9 months ahead of first run for new stable. Promising fourth over 7f at Kempton last summer and she's respected on her stable debut.
2	2 2nd (2) (2.25/1 +25%) Cloud Cover	2.25 2.25/1(+25%)	(2) Cloud Cover 2.25/1, Night of Thunder filly. Half-sister to useful 1m winner Mutafani and 5f winner Sambucca Spirit. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 1¼m Sobetsu. Newcomer to keep a close eye on in the betting. Has good pedigree and yard is 5-15 in maidens this year; needs a close look on debut.
3	1 3rd (1) (4/1 +56%) Beautiful Summer	4 4/1(+56%)	(1) Beautiful Summer 4/1, 17/2 eighth of 11 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good) on debut 18 days ago, not much room. Should progress for top stable. Well-bred filly but she's already had wind surgery and made a low-key start last month.
4	10 4th (10) (2.5/1 -43%) Mother Margaret	2.5 2.5/1(-43%)	(10) Mother Margaret 2.5/1, Promising sort. 2/1, second of 6 in maiden at Newbury (7f, heavy) on debut 45 days ago. Likely to improve and leading claims. 2-1 favourite and showed plenty of promise when second at Newbury in April; big player.
5th	11 5th (11) (7/1 -75%) Queen Of Sparta	7 7/1(-75%)	(11) Queen Of Sparta 7/1, $200,000 Lope De Vega filly. Half-sister to several winners, including very smart winner up to 8.5f Miss Temple City and US Grade 3 1m winner Pricedtoperfection. Very interesting newcomer. $200,000 yearling; looks the part on paper and she's an interesting newcomer.
6th	7 6th (7) (28/1 -40%) Howyoulikemenow	28 28/1(-40%)	(7) Howyoulikemenow 28/1, Twice-raced filly. Showed a bit on 6f course debut but went backwards from that when sixth of 11 in maiden at Carlisle (7f, good) 14 days ago. Return to AW needs to help. Showed promise at this track on her debut but was well held when upped to 7f at Carlisle.
7th	12 7th (12) (66/1 -100%) Tiffany	66 66/1(-100%)	(12) Tiffany 66/1, 20/1, eighth of 13 in novice at Southwell (7f) on debut, unable to sustain effort. Off 167 days. Never involved at Southwell (7f) in December and could be one for further down the line.
8th	8 8th (8) (40/1 -60%) Moralisa	40 40/1(-60%)	(8) Moralisa 40/1, Twice-raced filly. Eighth of 12 in C&D novice on reappearance 13 days ago. Second at Newcastle in the autumn but was well below that form over C&D on recent return.
9th	9 9th (9) (10/1 +29%) Morning Colours	10 10/1(+29%)	(9) Morning Colours 10/1, 18/1, needed experience when sixth of 10 in maiden at Yarmouth (7f, good) on debut 34 days ago. Open to improvement. Weak 18-1 shot at Yarmouth (7f, good) last month and was never involved after a slow start.
10th	5 10th (5) (50/1 -100%) Eternal Fame	50 50/1(-100%)	(5) Eternal Fame 50/1, Fair form when third of 12 on 6f Salisbury debut last August. Not in anything like the same form when seventh at Yarmouth 4 weeks later. Wears a first-time hood on return. Disappointing in the second of her two 2yo runs; bit to prove with hood added on return.
11th	6 11th (6) (66/1 -32%) Gotta Show Me	66 66/1(-32%)	(6) Gotta Show Me 66/1, 10/1, ninth of 10 in novice at Thirsk (7f, good) on debut last July. Off since. Best watched unless the betting strongly hints otherwise. Has a striking pedigree but she finished ninth of ten at Thirsk on her sole 2yo run.

LTO Selection:

Although MOTHER MARGARET was no match for the useful Fakhama on her debut at Newbury in April, she looks more than capable of picking up a race of this nature and gets the vote. Beautiful Summer should have learned plenty from her opening bid at Newmarket last month and warrants consideration, while newcomers Queen Of Sparta and Cloud Cover have the pedigree to be a force at this level and any market support needs examining.

MOTHER MARGARET gets the nod on the back of her promising Newbury debut this spring. Godolphin's Beautiful Summer could leave last month's Newmarket debut behind and is second choice. Queen of Sparta and Cloud Cover are newcomers who look likely types on paper.

The vote goes to MOTHER MARGARET, who has a good pedigree and showed plenty of promise with her debut second at Newbury in April.

18:30 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:45 Windsor Stakes (Class 5) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (4/1 +60%) Reminder	4 4/1(+60%)	(9) Reminder 4/1, Well-bred filly but wasn't seen to best effect on her debut, hampered and shuffled back after 1f when seventh of 8 in maiden at Wolverhampton (6.1f) last month. Can improve from that effort. Mid-race interference was no help on AW debut and she can no doubt do better..
2	7 2nd (7) (1.88/1 +12%) Lady Dreamer	1.88 1.88/1(+12%)	(7) Lady Dreamer 1.88/1, Ran to a fair level when runner-up both starts at 2 yrs. Lesser effort after 8 months off (had a wind op) when fourth in maiden at Kempton (7f) 33 days ago, but she's well worth another chance to build on her previous promise with tongue strap on first time. Plenty of promise last season but her reappearance at Kempton was underwhelming..
3	11 3rd (11) (7.5/1 -67%) Swiss Star	7.5 7.5/1(-67%)	(11) Swiss Star 7.5/1, Dark Angel filly. Sister to smart winner up to 6f Yafta and half-sister to 5f/6f winner Aperitif and 5f winner Summit Fever. Makes plenty of appeal on paper so she merits consideration on debut. Plenty of positives on paper and, representing a top yard, the market can guide..
4	5 4th (5) (7/1 +30%) Jungle Charm	7 7/1(+30%)	(5) Jungle Charm 7/1, Jungle Cat filly. Half-sister to useful 6f winner Mighty Gurkha and winner up to 1m Chief's Will. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart 6f/7f winner Rewarding Hero. Yard capable of readying a newcomer. Third foal; half-sister to winners Mighty Gurkha (6f Group 3; RPR 105)..
5th	3 5th (3) (5/1 +0%) Bugle Beads	5 5/1(+0%)	(3) Bugle Beads 5/1, Pivotal filly. Dam Group-placed 2-y-o 6.5f/7f winner. Yard's newcomers command respect so she's one to note first time up. Second foal; dam Group-placed 6.5f/7f 2yo winner (RPR 102); interesting newcomer..
6th	12 6th (12) (22/1 +12%) Tarbet	22 22/1(+12%)	(12) Tarbet 22/1, Jungle Cat filly. Dam 2-y-o 5f/5.4f winner. Has a fair standard to aim at on her first outing. First foal; dam 5f/5.4f 2yo winner (RPR 96), half-sister to 1m/1m2f winner Al Moataz..
7th	8 7th (8) (25/1 -79%) Papabella	25 25/1(-79%)	(8) Papabella 25/1, Fared best of the newcomers when third of 5 at Salisbury (5f) in April last year, but still green when fourth of 5 in minor event at the same C&D the following month. Up in trip as she returns from 12 months off. Beaten 3l and 4.5l in 5f fast-ground, small-field novices at Salisbury; more needed..
8th	10 8th (10) (40/1 -150%) Speed Dial Baileys	40 40/1(-150%)	(10) Speed Dial Baileys 40/1, After 8 months off, well backed (4/1) but lost all chance at the start when seventh of 9 in minor event at Pontefract (5f, good) 10 days ago. Debut form is proving strong, though, so she remains open to improvement back up in trip with hood on first time. Only 4-1 when losing all chance with a slow start at Pontefract..
9th	1 9th (1) (12/1 +14%) Al Haan	12 12/1(+14%)	(1) Al Haan 12/1, Frankel filly but made an unpromising start to her career when ninth of 11 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good, 18/1) 18 days ago. Will need to leave her first run well behind. Finished down the field at Newmarket and stable second string according to jockey bookings.
10th	4 10th (4) (25/1 -79%) Flame Queen	25 25/1(-79%)	(4) Flame Queen 25/1, Oasis Dream filly. Dam winner up to 9f (2-y-o 5f winner), won 3 Group 2/3 races in Britain, Ireland and UAE. Watch for market clues. First foal out of a 5f-1m1f winner (including Group 2; RPR 111)..
11th	2 11th (2) (250/1 -150%) Autumn Lights	250 250/1(-150%)	(2) Autumn Lights 250/1, Had been sold cheaply and offered little at big odds (150/1) when last of 12 in minor event at Kempton (7f) on debut 12 days ago. Easy enough to look elsewhere. Cost only 800gns as a yearling and finished last at Kempton (7f) when one of the outsiders.
12th	6 12th (6) (125/1 -400%) Lady Chapel	125 125/1(-400%)	(6) Lady Chapel 125/1, Bred for longer trips and ran to just a similar level as on debut when seventh of 11 in minor event at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Will be of more appeal in handicaps. Down the field in both her races and will earn a mark after this..

LTO Selection:

BUGLE BEADS makes her first start for powerful connections and she is related to a few decent winners, including Fillies' Mile heroine Crystal Music. The William Haggas yard is in fine form and it would be no surprise if this filly were to strike on debut. Lady Dreamer sets the standard with a rating of 82 and, if she can run to that level, she will likely be on the premises. Swiss Star is another interesting newcomer to watch out for.

LADY DREAMER showed promise when runner-up on both of her starts last year, so she is taken to step forward from her reappearance run and resume her progress with a tongue strap now applied. She can get off the mark this time around, with newcomers Bugle Beads and Swiss Star the pair who are feared most.

It might pay to take a chance on SWISS STAR who looks the part on paper for a stable in excellent form right now.

18:45 Windsor Stakes (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (3.33/1 -11%) Secret Moment	3.33 3.33/1(-11%)	(6) Secret Moment 3.33/1, Course winner. Bit below form fifth of 11 in handicap (9/2) at Chelmsford City (6f). Off 7 months. Booking of Murphy a plus. Cheekpieces back on. Claims if he's tuned up for return. His win came at this track and he needs watching in market on his return; new headgear.
2	3 2nd (3) (7/1 -40%) Vespasian	7 7/1(-40%)	(3) Vespasian 7/1, 11/4, fifth of 7 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Ran well at Thirsk on penultimate outing and likely to be back on his game. Dual AW winner who is on a workable mark and looks interesting back up in trip.
3	2 3rd (2) (9/1 +0%) Shalaa Asker	9 9/1(+0%)	(2) Shalaa Asker 9/1, 3 wins from 10 runs this year. Latest win at Chelmsford City in April. 18/1, last of 8 in handicap at Ayr (6f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Others preferred. Has won four times on AW since December and has claims back in this sphere.
4	7 4th (7) (12/1 +64%) Khunan	12 12/1(+64%)	(7) Khunan 12/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. Seventeenth of 18 in handicap at Sakhir (6f, good to firm). Off 108 days. Makes tapeta debut. Visored for 1st time. His last win was in 2021 and he struggled in Bahrain during the winter; plenty to prove.
5th	4 5th (4) (12/1 -41%) Tyger Bay	12 12/1(-41%)	(4) Tyger Bay 12/1, 7/2, fifth of 8 in handicap at Leicester (6f, heavy) 23 days ago. Generally consistent and likely to bounce back quickly. In good form until a heavy defeat at Leicester and he needs to bounce back after that.
6th	8 6th (8) (2.75/1 +31%) Gold Medal	2.75 2.75/1(+31%)	(8) Gold Medal 2.75/1, C&D winner. 2 wins from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Lingfield in April. Ninth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 11/4) 23 days ago, badly hampered. Can't be ruled out. 6f AW wins in first two runs for this yard and he had an excuse last time; key player.
7th	1 7th (1) (4/1 +33%) Twilight Madness	4 4/1(+33%)	(1) Twilight Madness 4/1, Latest win at Southwell in December. Twelfth of 18 in handicap at Newbury (6f, good to firm, 16/1) 16 days ago, shaping better than bare result. Possibly better over 5f but still warrants serious consideration. Three 5f Tapeta wins during the winter but was well held back up in trip at Newbury latest.
8th	5 8th (5) (14/1 -17%) Bellagio Man	14 14/1(-17%)	(5) Bellagio Man 14/1, Latest win at Southwell in February. Eleventh of 13 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, heavy, 18/1) 30 days ago. Others make more appeal. Defied this mark at Southwell in February but has form figures of 8850 since (Tapeta/turf).
9th	9 9th (9) (66/1 -100%) Rocket Action	66 66/1(-100%)	(9) Rocket Action 66/1, Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2019. Second of 5 in seller at this course (5.1f, 5/4) 56 days ago. Difficult ask. His last win was in 2019 and he looks a pale shadow of his former self; opposable.

LTO Selection:

SHALAA ASKER arrives in this following a disappointing run in a stronger contest at Ayr last month. However, he was only beaten three-quarters of a length off 1lb higher over this trip at Lingfield three starts ago, so a return to an artificial surface could be what he needs to bounce back. Secret Moment arrives off a break following a fair fifth at Chelmsford last October and is feared off 1lb lower, while Vespasian is another to note.

VESPASIAN is on a fair mark and his latest effort is best excused, so he takes preference over Twilight Madness, who shaped well for a long way at Newbury last time. Tyger Bay is another one to consider.

This can go to GOLD MEDAL, who had an excuse last time and can get back on the scoresheet to make it 3-4 for his current yard.

19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:15 Windsor Handicap (Class 3) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (6.5/1 +35%) Tough Enough	6.5 6.5/1(+35%)	(9) Tough Enough 6.5/1, Showcasing colt who was placed on turf on first 2 starts before making it third time lucky in 6f Wolverhampton novice last November. Starts out in handicap company in a competitive race but he is unexposed. Should progress further and market perhaps helpful after his absence..
2	5 2nd (5) (25/1 -25%) Rocking Ends	25 25/1(-25%)	(5) Rocking Ends 25/1, Ended 2022 with 6f win at Southwell in December. Started 2023 with 3 creditable efforts on AW and heavy ground provides an excuse for last month's poor run at Goodwood. Career-best second at Kempton before getting stuck in the mud at Goodwood..
3	6 3rd (6) (2.25/1 +18%) Eminency	2.25 2.25/1(+18%)	(6) Eminency 2.25/1, Sprinter going the right way, unlucky fourth on Kempton reappearance then good third in strong Newmarket handicap (6f, good). Likely capable of better again and leading claims. Improving sprinter who ran well at Newmarket; flatter track favourable; player..
4	8 4th (8) (16/1 -60%) Buccabay	16 16/1(-60%)	(8) Buccabay 16/1, Much improved from debut when showing a good turn of foot to settle matters in a 6f Ascot maiden last July. Shaped encouragingly after 9 months off when third at Kempton (7f) in April and might have been unsuited by very testing ground when well-held sixth on Newmarket handicap debut last month. Career was going in the right direction before a soft-ground failure at Newmarket..
5th	10 5th (10) (4.5/1 -13%) Spartan Arrow	4.5 4.5/1(-13%)	(10) Spartan Arrow 4.5/1, Improved again to easily land short odds in 5f Brighton maiden on reappearance. Can have a line put through his subsequent handicap debut run at York since as he was badly hampered at a crucial stage. One to consider under Buick. Maiden winner who lost all chance through interference on handicap debut at York..
6th	11 6th (11) (25/1 +38%) Knebworth	25 25/1(+38%)	(11) Knebworth 25/1, Bagged 3 AW wins last year. Has found life tougher in handicaps this time round, finishing behind Eminency when sixth of 11 at Newmarket (6f, good) latest. Hooded first time. Mark on the slide but others still preferred. Has only won on Polytrack (5f/6f) and is yet to fully convince on the grass..
7th	3 7th (3) (9/1 +25%) Batal Dubai	9 9/1(+25%)	(3) Batal Dubai 9/1, Won 2 sprint novices last summer. Ran no sort of race on 6f Newbury nursery debut last October but heavy ground may have been a factor in that. Retains potential back from 7 months off. Had a good first season until getting stuck in the mud the final time; unexposed..
8th	4 8th (4) (25/1 +0%) Squealer	25 25/1(+0%)	(4) Squealer 25/1, Won 2 sprint novices last autumn. Down the field in 2 handicaps this term but he may have needed the run on reappearance and badly hampered leaving the stalls at York since. His North Yorkshire stable is no stranger to success at this venue. Progressive 2yo and this season's two no-shows are readily forgiven; respected..
9th	7 9th (7) (18/1 +18%) Aunt Violet	18 18/1(+18%)	(7) Aunt Violet 18/1, Fairly useful form, getting off the mark in 6f Yarmouth novice (soft) in October. Not up to listed company on final start. More realistic chance now handicapping on return but it's hard to argue her opening mark looks lenient. 6f novice winner; low mileage and could well raise her game further at three..
10th	2 10th (2) (4.5/1 -13%) Bresson	4.5 4.5/1(-13%)	(2) Bresson 4.5/1, Useful juvenile at up to 7f. Shaped as if retaining all his ability when 4 lengths fifth of 13 in 7f Goodwood handicap on reappearance. May come on for the run and much respected in refitted blinkers with his top yard in very good form. Ran as though the race was needed at Goodwood and now reverts back to sprinting..
11th	1 11th (1) (10/1 -33%) Wiltshire	10 10/1(-33%)	(1) Wiltshire 10/1, Left debut form well behind when taking a 12-runner Wolverhampton maiden in November. Not up to the Greenham on reappearance but posted a useful effort when 2 lengths fifth of 8 in 7f Newmarket listed race since. Drops back in trip for handicap debut. Well held in the Greenham and then only fifth of eight in a 7f good-ground Listed race..

LTO Selection:

This represents a considerable drop in grade for Wiltshire, who finished a fair fifth behind Shouldvebeenaring in Listed company over 7f last month. However, EMINENCY gets the vote. The son of Havana Grey kept on for third in a deeper race at Newmarket most recently and a 1lb raised mark may not be enough to stop Clive Cox's inmate going in. Aunt Violet and Tough Enough add further spice to the race.

A useful 3-y-o sprint. EMINENCY arrives on the back of a good placed effort in a similarly competitive race at Newmarket and gets the vote. Spartan Arrow didn't get the chance to show what he could do on his York handicap debut and is second choice ahead of Bresson, who shaped quite well on his Goodwood reappearance.

While stall 10 isn't perfect, EMINENCY (nap) is capable of stepping up plenty on his excellent third at Newmarket.

19:15 Windsor Handicap (Class 3) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (4/1 +0%) Aberama Gold	4 4/1(+0%)	(2) Aberama Gold 4/1, 13/2, eighth of 11 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good) 16 days ago, not ideally placed. Runner-up off 2 lb higher at Doncaster on penultimate start, and a reproduction of that effort would put him firmly in the picture. Conditions to suit and he's finished 2nd in two of his last five starts; each-way claims.
2	3 2nd (3) (3/1 +60%) Cuban Breeze	3 3/1(+60%)	(3) Cuban Breeze 3/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 18/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at Windsor (6f, heavy) 21 days ago. Vulnerable once more. Handicapper winning the battle this year but this represents a drop in class.
3	4 3rd (4) (1.25/1 +44%) Brasil Power	1.25 1.25/1(+44%)	(4) Brasil Power 1.25/1, Course winner in May. 15/2, seventh of 8 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good) 18 days ago. Very much one to consider back on the AW. 7f winner here on his stable debut; disappointing on turf latest; has first run at 6f.
4	5 4th (5) (12/1 -50%) A Sure Welcome	12 12/1(-50%)	(5) A Sure Welcome 12/1, Three-time C&D winner. First run since leaving John Spearing when ninth of 11 in handicap (40/1) at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 7 days ago, finishing with running left. High on the shortlist. Multiple course winner who had no luck in running on his return last week; big player.
5th	6 5th (6) (6/1 -50%) Mohi	6 6/1(-50%)	(6) Mohi 6/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2021. 14/1 and blinkered for 1st time, seventh of 10 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 12 days ago, slowly away. Looks competitive on form. Mixed bag in last 6 months; fair mark if on a good day but rare run without headgear here.
6th	1 6th (1) (66/1 -267%) Full Authority	66 66/1(-267%)	(1) Full Authority 66/1, C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2020. Last of 15 in handicap (66/1) at Newbury (6f, heavy). Off 7 months ahead of this debut for new yard and probably best watched. Big chance on last year's best but ended 2022 quietly and best watched on stable debut.
7th	8 7th (8) (100/1 -52%) Thunder Sun	100 100/1(-52%)	(8) Thunder Sun 100/1, 150/1, first run since leaving Kevin Frost when last of 10 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 12 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Readily passed over. 150-1 and offered little on last month's stable debut after a lengthy absence.
8th	7 8th (7) (33/1 -230%) Obtain	33 33/1(-230%)	(7) Obtain 33/1, C&D winner. 66/1, last of 16 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 16 days ago, not clear run. Blinkers back on. Others make more appeal. Two course wins last year; poor run on turf latest (after wind op); blinkers return today.

LTO Selection:

In a contest lacking depth, preference is for ABERAMA GOLD, who has been eased in class following a disappointing run at Thirsk last month. He is rated 1lb lower than when beaten a head over this trip at Lingfield in March and is taken to bounce back. Brasil Power can give him most to think about on his return to the all-weather, especially given he is rated 3lb above his last winning mark. Mohi completes the shortlist dropping in distance.

The vote goes to A SURE WELCOME, who shaped better than his finishing position would suggest on return/debut for new yard at Windsor last week and he is lurking on a dangerous mark. Aberama Gold shouldn't be judged too harshly on his latest effort and he is a big player on his Doncaster second the time before. Another one likely to pose a threat is Brasil Power, who was safely held at Newmarket but he was successful here on his penultimate start and remains on a workable mark.

Cuban Breeze is greatly respected but A SURE WELCOME can build on the promise of last week's reappearance.

19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:45 Windsor Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (3/1 +40%) Youthful King	3 3/1(+40%)	(6) Youthful King 3/1, Dual winner last season, including over C&D and shaped as if he'd come on for his reappearance at Newbury recently, so can't be dismissed. C&D winner last summer; shaped well enough on his return; this could set up well for him.
2	2 2nd (2) (6/1 +14%) Tuxedo Junction	6 6/1(+14%)	(2) Tuxedo Junction 6/1, Back on the up when third at Newbury on return and, while he disappointed at the same course last time, he's not one to dismiss lightly. Good 3rd on reappearance; failed to match it when well backed latest; still low mileage.
3	1 3rd (1) (7/1 -17%) Wisper	7 7/1(-17%)	(1) Wisper 7/1, C&D winner. 1 win from 2 runs this year. Latest win at Brighton in May. Respectable sixth of 19 in handicap (11/1) at Newbury (10f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Likely to resume progress if getting a strong pace to aim at. Latest 6th at Newbury was still a fair effort; sharper track/faster ground a plus; chance.
4	7 4th (7) (12/1 +14%) Snapcracklepop	12 12/1(+14%)	(7) Snapcracklepop 12/1, Course winner. 6/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, sixth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (heavy) 21 days ago. Others make more appeal. Course winner (1m); stays this far but he needs to leave his reappearance behind him.
5th	3 5th (3) (4/1 -33%) Farasi Lane	4 4/1(-33%)	(3) Farasi Lane 4/1, Latest win at Southwell in March. 11/2, creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 12 days ago, nearest finish. Return to this trip should suit and he makes plenty of appeal. In good form on AW this year; effective here and on fast ground; should stay; contender.
6th	8 6th (8) (28/1 -56%) Night Arc	28 28/1(-56%)	(8) Night Arc 28/1, Got off the mark in 1m2f handicap at Leicester last May. Only start since when down the field at Sandown 11 days ago but didn't have a hard race and is likely to strip fitter for it. Well held at Sandown 11 days ago (after a year off); others stronger in this field.
7th	4 7th (4) (2.75/1 +31%) Silver Gunn	2.75 2.75/1(+31%)	(4) Silver Gunn 2.75/1, C&D winner. 5/1, creditable third of 7 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 7 days ago. Should give another good account. Conditions to suit and he ran well on last week's reappearance; one to take seriously.
8th	5 8th (5) (16/1 +36%) Premiere Ligne	16 16/1(+36%)	(5) Premiere Ligne 16/1, Ran to a fairly useful level when winning a pair of handicaps in France in 2022. Slightly disappointing start for new yard at Newbury recently but it's too soon to write him off. Two wins in France; recent stable debut wasn't without hope; should be sharper today.
9th	9 9th (9) (33/1 -313%) Hotspur Harry	33 33/1(-313%)	(9) Hotspur Harry 33/1, Placed on first two starts this season and suffered interference when sixth at Yarmouth last time. Likely to give his running. Two good AW runs this spring and got no run at Yarmouth latest; others still appeal more.

LTO Selection:

Despite finishing a disappointing sixth at Newbury on her most recent run, WISPER can relish the return to a quicker surface and the daughter of Belardo is taken to bounce back. A game winner at Brighton on her penultimate outing, she must be respected even though she is now 5lb above that mark. Silver Gunn finished a fair third over C&D last month and can give the selection plenty to think about, while Farasi Lane completes the shortlist.

WISPER is a consistent type with plenty of talent and, if the pace is sound, she can add another C&D success to her tally. Tuxedo Junction and Farasi Lane look the main dangers.

Silver Gunn ran well on last week's return but YOUTHFUL KING may be sharper for his reappearance and could enjoy the run of things.

19:45 Windsor Handicap (Class 4) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (1.62/1 +14%) Danzart	1.62 1.62/1(+14%)	(1) Danzart 1.62/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. 5/1, improved on recent efforts to win 15-runner handicap at Redcar (7f, good) 7 days ago, leading final 100 yds. Should take plenty of beating going for the hat-trick under a penalty back at 6f. Resurgent hat-trick seeker who is a big player if he can transfer his turf form back to AW.
2	6 2nd (6) (10/1 -43%) May Remain	10 10/1(-43%)	(6) May Remain 10/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in April. 11/1, creditable fourth of 13 in handicap at this C&D just under 6 weeks ago, unable to dominate a slightly stronger contest. Should go well again. Two wins here this spring and he ran well again in hat-trick bid last time; respected.
3	11 3rd (11) (33/1 -50%) Starjik	33 33/1(-50%)	(11) Starjik 33/1, 20/1, never involved when sixth of 9 in handicap at this C&D 58 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Stella Barclay. Has work to do. Losing run is mounting up and has something to prove for another new yard.
4	10 4th (10) (10/1 +17%) Tantastic	10 10/1(+17%)	(10) Tantastic 10/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Not disgraced behind a thriving sort when second of 7 in handicap (5/1) at Newcastle (5f) 31 days ago, slowly away. Back up in trip. Has modest strike-rate of 2-36 and was beaten 5l when runner-up at Newcastle latest.
5th	13 5th (13) (16/1 -33%) Bernard Spierpoint	16 16/1(-33%)	(13) Bernard Spierpoint 16/1, Course winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Ninth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 9/2) back in January, weakening over 1f out having been not ideally placed. Back up in trip. On workable mark back from a break but he needs to rediscover his spark.
6th	12 6th (12) (20/1 -25%) Jackmeister Rudi	20 20/1(-25%)	(12) Jackmeister Rudi 20/1, Eleventh of 13 in handicap (14/1) at Catterick (7f, good to firm) 11 days ago. Struggling for form at present and hopes are pinned on first-time blinkers. On reduced mark but he's 0-8 on AW and needs a major revival in new headgear.
7th	9 7th (9) (9/1 +25%) Toplight	9 9/1(+25%)	(9) Toplight 9/1, 4-time course winner, latest here in March. 20/1, ran poorly back on turf when ninth of 13 in handicap at Chepstow (5.1f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Back up in trip and better showing anticipated. Four-time course winner but all of his wins have come at 5f; opposable back up in trip.
8th	3 8th (3) (12/1 +0%) Jumira Bridge	12 12/1(+0%)	(3) Jumira Bridge 12/1, C&D winner in May. 25/1, bit below form seventh of 13 in handicap at Catterick (5f, good) 3 weeks ago, no extra final 1f. Back up in trip. C&D winner early last month and he had an excuse back at 5f last time; dangerous.
9th	2 9th (2) (25/1 -150%) Peachey Carnehan	25 25/1(-150%)	(2) Peachey Carnehan 25/1, 4-time C&D winner. 14/1, shaped better than the bare result when seventh of 13 in handicap at Chepstow (5.1f, good to firm) 20 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Better expected back at 6f. 15-time winner and his last success was over C&D in December; in the mix back on Tapeta.
10th	4 10th (4) (7/1 +13%) Billian	7 7/1(+13%)	(4) Billian 7/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Chelmsford City in May. 11/4, probably remained in form when fourth of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 11 days ago, slowly away. In the shake-up again. Two AW wins this year and he ran into a handicap blot at Chelmsford last time; in the mix.
11th	8 11th (8) (80/1 -220%) Red Alert	80 80/1(-220%)	(8) Red Alert 80/1, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 33/1, not disgraced when 1¾ lengths ninth of 13 to Billian at Chelmsford (6f) 25 days ago. More required here. On dangerous mark but losing run is up to 12 and he needs to raise his game.
12th	5 12th (5) (22/1 -83%) Admirable Lad	22 22/1(-83%)	(5) Admirable Lad 22/1, C&D winner. Ninth of 10 in handicap at this course (5.1f, 17/2) 10 weeks ago. More required. Out the back here in both runs this season and he needs to get back near best.
13th	7 13th (7) (7.5/1 +32%) Dark Design	7.5 7.5/1(+32%)	(7) Dark Design 7.5/1, 4/1, eleventh of 13 in handicap at this C&D just under 6 weeks ago. Drops further in the weights and not ruled out from stall 1. Several creditable efforts this year but was disappointing over C&D (favourite) last time.

LTO Selection:

DANZART looks a solid contender based on the pick of his turf form and Stella Barclay's five-year-old must be of significant interest in his bid to land a hat-trick of victories. He has to shoulder a 5lb penalty following a comfortable success at Redcar last Monday, but should not be dismissed, especially when considering the booking of Oisin Murphy. Billian remains 3lb above his last winning mark but is still feared, along with recent 5f runner-up Tantastic.

DANZART is thriving at present so Stella Barclay's 5-y-o is taken to complete the hat-trick under a penalty with Oisin Murphy on board for the first time. May Remain had his winning run ended over C&D last time, but he's holding his form well so he can give the selection most to think about, ahead of Billian and Dark Design.

Stella Barclay's resurgent hat-trick seeker DANZART is a major player again if he can transfer his form back to AW.

20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:15 Windsor Handicap (Class 6) 11f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
13	13 (13) (50/1 +24%) Afternoon Tea	50 50/1(+24%)	(13) Afternoon Tea 50/1, Looks pretty limited judged on the evidence available and recent display at Kempton hardly augurs well. Hopes pinned on the first-time blinkers triggering a jolt of improvement. Has finished tailed off in two of his last three races and now goes in blinkers; risky..
1	10 1st (10) (22/1 +45%) Gilbert	22 22/1(+45%)	(10) Gilbert 22/1, Bagged 3 handicaps at up to 1¼m last summer but she has offered little in a handful of appearances since returning to action in March. The first-time cheekpieces (retained) failed to work the oracle last time and now also equipped with a tongue strap. Has lost his way quite badly and more new headgear is now tried..
2	14 2nd (14) (25/1 +0%) Urban Forest	25 25/1(+0%)	(14) Urban Forest 25/1, On a good mark judged on bits and pieces of form but certainly not on what he's shown in 3 runs so far this season. Record stands at 0-21 and no real reason to believe that he'll buck that trend here. 0-21 and ran moderately at Leicester last week behind Blazer Two..
3	4 3rd (4) (2.25/1 +55%) Gearing's Point	2.25 2.25/1(+55%)	(4) Gearing's Point 2.25/1, Back from 12 months off when making winning yard debut in 8-runner handicap at Lingfield (1½m, AW). Proved that to be no fluke when a close third off this 6 lb higher mark here (1¼m, good to firm) a fortnight ago and she's a major player. In good form since returning from a year off and this longer trip is a plus..
4	1 4th (1) (11/1 -10%) Mrembo	11 11/1(-10%)	(1) Mrembo 11/1, Just the one win from 14 starts, namely a 1¼m Bath handicap last spring. However, she subsequently made the frame off higher marks than this on several occasions in 2022 and will be a threat in first-time cheekpieces if able to bounce back from a low-key effort back at Bath 19 days ago. Remains fairly high in the weights and she's unraced beyond 1m2f..
5th	8 5th (8) (12/1 +0%) Molliana	12 12/1(+0%)	(8) Molliana 12/1, Good strike rate on the Flat and over hurdles, albeit has done most of her winning in Jersey. Decent third of 13 back in this sphere at Bath (11.6f, good) in April but she was well held over timber next time and others make more appeal here. Prolific in Jersey under both codes; has still to win on the Flat in Britain..
6th	6 6th (6) (3.5/1 -40%) Blazer Two	3.5 3.5/1(-40%)	(6) Blazer Two 3.5/1, Off the mark in 11.8f Leicester handicap last summer and resumed winning ways back from a 6-month break over the same C&D under Callum Hutchinson last week. Escapes a penalty for that and could prove hard to peg back with conditions again in his favour. Escapes a penalty for last week's narrow Leicester win so his claims are obvious..
7th	12 7th (12) (16/1 +0%) Global Style	16 16/1(+0%)	(12) Global Style 16/1, Has failed to get his head in front on turf following 22 attempts but he did go close off 1 lb higher at Brighton last June. Latest effort over 1¼m suggested that the extra yardage here would be welcomed and he's not without each-way hope. Best efforts this year have come in classified races and has struggled in handicaps..
8th	9 8th (9) (50/1 +24%) Susanbequick	50 50/1(+24%)	(9) Susanbequick 50/1, Made a winning handicap debut over a mile at Lingfield (1m) last June but nearer last than first on each of her 5 starts since, and question marks remain with regard to both this type of trip and the suitability of turf. 1m AW winner for previous stable; nowhere near that form in four runs for current yard..
9th	5 9th (5) (14/1 +0%) Cirrus	14 14/1(+0%)	(5) Cirrus 14/1, Posted much her best effort on the Flat for present connections when a close third off this reduced mark at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm) last week. However, it's hard to ignore the fact that she's 0-19 in this sphere. 0-25 and flattered to finish quite so close over this trip at Lingfield last Thursday..
10th	7 10th (7) (33/1 +0%) Temur Khan	33 33/1(+0%)	(7) Temur Khan 33/1, Back-to-back Brighton winner last August (both at 1½m on fast ground) but recent reappearance effort at this course was underwhelming, even allowing for the fact that the run may have been needed. Has only won at Bath or Brighton on turf and finished unplaced in all three visits here..
11th	11 11th (11) (8/1 -14%) Vertical	8 8/1(-14%)	(11) Vertical 8/1, Best effort yet when fourth of 13 back up in trip at Brighton (1¼m, good) last time. 1 lb lower now and while it remains to be seen whether the additional increase in distance here will be in her favour, she could have a say if able to build on that effort. Beaten under 3l at Brighton last time despite getting no cover..
12th	2 12th (2) (4.5/1 -35%) Pure Bubbles	4.5 4.5/1(-35%)	(2) Pure Bubbles 4.5/1, Winless following 17 starts overall (Flat and jumps) and didn't show much in 5 starts in this sphere last year. That said, he's been given a chance by the handicapper and booking of William Buick catches the eye, so he needs a second look in the betting. Now 0-17 but has form in better races than this and jockey booking heightens interest..
13th	3 13th (3) (125/1 -213%) Divination	125 125/1(-213%)	(3) Divination 125/1, Lightly-raced maiden who failed to beat a rival home on debut here last June and hasn't fared much better on the AW since. Looks set for another struggle, unless the addition of cheekpieces helps to spark improvement. Only had the five races but has yet to get remotely competitive, inc two handicaps..

LTO Selection:

Molliana has been consistent under both codes and is reliable enough to warrant shortlist inclusion. Similar comments apply to Blazer Two, who looked refreshed up by a break when he made all to win an apprentice race at Leicester last week. He escapes a penalty and is respected off the same mark. However, recent Lingfield winner GEARING'S POINT, who ran a blinder when third over 1m2f here a fortnight ago, is much more appealing.

BLAZER TWO appeared to relish the switch to front-running tactics when striking at Leicester last week and, unpenalised for that, he will take plenty of stopping. Clear second choice is Gearing's Point, who backed up her reappearance success on the all-weather when going down all guns blazing here recently. Pure Bubbles has a bit to prove but it will be interesting to see if support arrives for this 5-y-o, given that he resumes on a much-reduced mark and has the assistance of William Buick.

Not a strong race and it could pay to risk PURE BUBBLES, who has strong form credentials if you go back far enough.

20:15 Windsor Handicap (Class 6) 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (7/1 +79%) Chacha Dancer	7 7/1(+79%)	(8) Chacha Dancer 7/1, Little impact in 3 Flat starts this year. 14/1, twelfth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16f, soft) 95 days ago. First run for yard after leaving D. Hassett. Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code. 0-23 under both codes and has plenty to prove back on Flat for new yard.
2	1 2nd (1) (25/1 -108%) Royal Bassett	25 25/1(-108%)	(1) Royal Bassett 25/1, Little form on Flat. Tongue strap on for 1st time, well-beaten fifth of 10 in juvenile hurdle (22/1) at Stratford (16.3f, good) on NH debut when last seen in July 2020. First run for yard after leaving Robin Dickin. Very lightly raced 6yo who has a lot to prove back on the Flat after a massive absence.
3	12 3rd (12) (22/1 -38%) Sociologist	22 22/1(-38%)	(12) Sociologist 22/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Not discredited when fourth of 10 in handicap at Nottingham (14f, heavy, 16/1) 23 days ago, again ridden aggressively. Capable of getting involved off his current mark. On dangerous mark but has never won beyond 1m5f and he looks vulnerable.
4	4 4th (4) (5/1 +29%) Easter Icon	5 5/1(+29%)	(4) Easter Icon 5/1, Winner at Southwell in April. 7/2, rare poor effort when last of 8 in handicap at Ripon (2m, heavy) 24 days ago. No surprise to see him bounce back. His win came over 2m on Tapeta but he has a patchy profile and was tailed off last time.
5th	9 5th (9) (7.5/1 -150%) Steel Helmet	7.5 7.5/1(-150%)	(9) Steel Helmet 7.5/1, Back to winning ways in 7-runner handicap at this course (14f, 15/2) 24 days ago, keeping on well. Can give another good account back up in trip. Five-time AW winner who forged clear over 1m6f here last time; big player again up 3lb.
6th	7 6th (7) (100/1 -300%) Pyrrhic Dancer	100 100/1(-300%)	(7) Pyrrhic Dancer 100/1, Modest maiden on the Flat, trained by Richard Hannon last year. On second start for current yard, pulled up in novice hurdle at Stratford (22f, good, 66/1) on NH debut 15 days ago. Nine-race maiden; pulled up over hurdles latest and he needs improvement back on the Flat.
7th	2 7th (2) (12/1 +14%) Bird For Life	12 12/1(+14%)	(2) Bird For Life 12/1, Four-time C&D winner, with latest success here in December. 11/1, laboured effort when fifth of 13 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f) 66 days ago. Others preferred. Nine-time AW winner and has claims if she can rediscover her spark after a short break.
8th	11 8th (11) (12/1 -85%) Reset Button	12 12/1(-85%)	(11) Reset Button 12/1, Course winner. After 7 weeks off, below form when fifth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 9/2) 12 days ago. However, can fare better as he goes back up in trip. On last winning mark but he's not easy to predict and was disappointing last time.
9th	10 9th (10) (1.5/1 +67%) All About Alice	1.5 1.5/1(+67%)	(10) All About Alice 1.5/1, Course winner. 11/4, again ran well when second of 7 in handicap at Kempton (2m) 61 days ago, despite needing stiffer test. First run for yard after leaving Martin Smith. Major player. Dual Tapeta winner who has finished runner-up on Polytrack (2m) last twice; respected.
10th	3 10th (3) (28/1 -155%) Tradesman	28 28/1(-155%)	(3) Tradesman 28/1, After 7 months off, offered little when sixth of 7 on handicap debut (17/2) at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Improvement required as he goes up in trip. Unexposed 4yo but he needs a transformation on this switch to a staying trip..
11th	6 11th (6) (11/1 +21%) Peruvian Summer	11 11/1(+21%)	(6) Peruvian Summer 11/1, Has yet to fire this year, fifth of 12 in handicap (14/1) at this course (14f) 58 days ago. Continues to fall in the weights but more needed to take advantage. His wins have come at 7f/1m and has been well held at 1m4f and 1m6f in last three runs.
12th	13 12th (13) (28/1 -40%) Quiet Thunder	28 28/1(-40%)	(13) Quiet Thunder 28/1, Eyeshields on for 1st time after 5 months off, creditable 2½ lengths sixth of 11 to Chef De Troupe in handicap at this C&D (12/1) 33 days ago. Could still have more to offer on the Flat. Sole win was over hurdles but he wasn't beaten far over C&D last month; in the mix.
13th	5 13th (5) (25/1 -108%) Chef De Troupe	25 25/1(-108%)	(5) Chef De Troupe 25/1, Dual C&D winner, including on his penultimate outing. 12/1, shaped as if still in good form when fourth of 10 in handicap again at this C&D 11 days ago. Can give his running again. Has record of 2-5 over C&D and things didn't go his way here last time; not ruled out.

LTO Selection:

Steel Helmet was just out of the handicap when he won over 1m6f here last month and the gelding is respected despite stepping up in trip and racing off a 3lb higher mark. However, ALL ABOUT ALICE is open to more improvement over this distance and earns a narrow vote of confidence given she looks handily weighted on her debut for new connections. Reset Button and Chef De Troupe are others for the shortlist.

ALL ABOUT ALICE has been running well upped to around 2m this year, pulling clear of the remainder when runner-up at Kempton last time, and she can get back to winning ways on her first start for Dylan Cunha. Steel Helmet also arrives in good form having won at this course on his latest outing, so he could be the main danger ahead of Reset Button.

Preference is for STEEL HELMET, who got back on the scoresheet here last month and a 3lb rise for that success looks fair.

20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:45 Windsor Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (8.5/1 +39%) Havana Goldrush	8.5 8.5/1(+39%)	(9) Havana Goldrush 8.5/1, Bath winner (8f) in April who returned to form when creditable third of 8 in handicap over same C&D (firm) 10 days ago. Ought to give another good account. Not in the worse of form but has his foibles and softer ground on turf perhaps preferred..
2	7 2nd (7) (4/1 +33%) Raqraaq	4 4/1(+33%)	(7) Raqraaq 4/1, Back from 4-month absence when good third of 12 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 33 days ago, left poorly placed. Remains fairly treated and must enter calculations. Best backed horse in the race when third on his return at Kempton; perhaps quirky..
3	4 3rd (4) (4/1 +20%) Grand Libya	4 4/1(+20%)	(4) Grand Libya 4/1, Consistent performer who posted another solid effort when second of 6 in handicap at Yarmouth (8f, good) 34 days ago. Races off same mark and is one for shortlist. Remains a maiden but the visor is working well; sure to be bang there once more..
3	5 3rd (5) (20/1 -167%) Trais Fluors	20 20/1(-167%)	(5) Trais Fluors 20/1, Returned to form, in first-time cheekpieces, when third of 12 in handicap at Newbury (8f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Remains well treated on old form and merits consideration. Seven wins in all but only one in his last 37 appearances; decent latest effort..
5th	1 5th (1) (12/1 -60%) Cliffs Of Capri	12 12/1(-60%)	(1) Cliffs Of Capri 12/1, Not scored for some time but has dropped to a handy mark and took a step back in right direction when fifth of 11 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, good) 10 days ago. Claims if building on that. On a losing run but has dropped to a low mark and latest effort was encouraging..
6th	6 6th (6) (28/1 -100%) Poetic Force	28 28/1(-100%)	(6) Poetic Force 28/1, Won 3 times on AW earlier this year and shaped as if back in form when fourth of 8 in handicap (12/1) at Brighton (8f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Can make presence felt. Multiple winner on grass and AW but the latter is more his scene..
7th	2 7th (2) (9/1 -50%) Celtic Empress	9 9/1(-50%)	(2) Celtic Empress 9/1, Dual winner last term who wasn't seen to best effect when eighth of 14 in handicap at Hamilton (9.2f, good) 22 days ago, not ideally placed. Tongue strap back on. Just 1 lb above last winning mark. On a dangerous mark but hasn't made the brightest of starts to this season..
8th	10 8th (10) (5/1 +77%) Lost In Time	5 5/1(+77%)	(10) Lost In Time 5/1, Posted respectable fourth of 9 in handicap (9/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) when last seen in March but not the easiest to win with and percentage call is to look elsewhere. Running well on AW and no reason why he shouldn't carry on the good work returned to turf..
9th	3 9th (3) (10/1 -67%) Jade Country	10 10/1(-67%)	(3) Jade Country 10/1, Bagged Yarmouth handicap (8f) off 3 lb lower for Eve Johnson Houghton in September and may have needed outing, on return from 7 months off, when eighth at Kempton (8f) on yard debut/return 12 days ago. Others preferred, though. Chance on old form for previous yard; opposable on debut effort for this one..
10th	8 10th (8) (5/1 +0%) Greg The Great	5 5/1(+0%)	(8) Greg The Great 5/1, Won 3 times at this sort of trip last year and showed benefit of reappearance run when very good second of 12 in handicap at Newbury (8f, good to firm, 9/1) 17 days ago. Back on last winning mark and holds strong claims. On a good mark and ran well behind a dominant winner at Newbury..

LTO Selection:

GREG THE GREAT represents a yard riding the crest of a wave and this gelding can do his bit to boost the coffers, if he builds on what was a promising effort in an apprentice race over 1m at Newbury 17 days ago. The handicapper has left him unchanged and another big run can be expected. Raqraaq is noteworthy switched to turf and joins Havana Goldrush and Grand Libya on the shortlist.

Preference is for GREG THE GREAT, who looks nicely treated and got back to his best at Newbury last month. Raqraaq and Grand LIbya head the list of dangers in a tricky-looking finale.

He's a veteran who has seen better days, but CLIFFS OF CAPRI is handicapped to win again and ran really well the last time.

20:45 Windsor Handicap (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

21:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (2.5/1 +38%) Further Measure	2.5 2.5/1(+38%)	(3) Further Measure 2.5/1, One win from 22 Flat runs. Dropped to a handy mark and fared better than of late when third of 11 in handicap (10/3) at Bath (10.2f, good to firm) 19 days ago, sticking to task. Back up in trip. Shortlisted. Down weights and close up at Bath recently (1m2f); can be involved back at 1m4f.
2	1 2nd (1) (5.5/1 -38%) Eagle One	5.5 5.5/1(-38%)	(1) Eagle One 5.5/1, C&D winner. 11/2, respectable third of 6 in handicap at this C&D. Off 9 months. First run for yard after leaving Ronald Harris. Tongue strap on 1st time. Market check advised on yard debut/return. C&D winner in 2021; winless in 2022 and not shifted much in the weights; off for 10 months.
3	5 3rd (5) (7/1 -17%) Iconique	7 7/1(-17%)	(5) Iconique 7/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. 7/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Thirsk (14f, heavy) 30 days ago. Claims on best form. Won at 1m3f on turf; two fair AW runs for previous yard in autumn; O Murphy 6-14 for yard.
4	10 4th (10) (40/1 +0%) Buford	40 40/1(+0%)	(10) Buford 40/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. Below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Ayr (13.1f, good, 28/1) 28 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Work to do. 1 lb out of the weights. Fair C&D run in March but modest form in handicaps since; cheekpieces replace tongue-tie.
5th	4 5th (4) (3.33/1 +17%) Isle Of Wolves	3.33 3.33/1(+17%)	(4) Isle Of Wolves 3.33/1, Consistent performer who posted another creditable effort when third of 12 in handicap at Pontefract (10f, good to soft) last month. Blinkers now applied for first time and must enter calculations. Regularly in the frame, including over C&D, since back from 2-year absence; blinkers on.
6th	2 6th (2) (2.75/1 +8%) Sarkha	2.75 2.75/1(+8%)	(2) Sarkha 2.75/1, Off the mark, in first-time cheekpieces, when taking 12-runner handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 8/1) 23 days ago, driven out. 3 lb rise fair and another bold bid anticipated. Two good runs on AW since back from break, promising C&D run before 1m2f win on latest.
7th	6 7th (6) (25/1 -150%) Arab Cinder	25 25/1(-150%)	(6) Arab Cinder 25/1, C&D winner. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 7 in handicap (25/1) at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time. Makes limited appeal. C&D winner in October; out of sorts for new yard and has it to prove at present.
8th	8 8th (8) (150/1 -127%) Ocean Reach	150 150/1(-127%)	(8) Ocean Reach 150/1, One win from 30 Flat runs. Eleventh of 12 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 66/1). Off 18 months. Likely best watched on return. Won 1m4f turf handicap in 2021; minor AW form later that year and off since; one to watch.
9th	7 9th (7) (66/1 -164%) Casa Luna	66 66/1(-164%)	(7) Casa Luna 66/1, 22/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (10.1f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Back up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Others preferred. Early promise at 1m2f/1m4f on Polytrack but disappointing in handicaps for new yard so far.
10th	9 10th (9) (28/1 +30%) Harmonious	28 28/1(+30%)	(9) Harmonious 28/1, Remains a maiden after 33 Flat runs. 66/1, fourth of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (14.1f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Needs a couple of these to falter. 1 lb out of the weights. Maiden; acts well here but has had a few chances in modest handicaps; win unlikely.
11th	11 11th (11) (200/1 -300%) Felix Adler	200 200/1(-300%)	(11) Felix Adler 200/1, 25/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, seventh of 8 in handicap at Ripon (12f, good to firm). Off 9 months. First run for yard after leaving Julie Camacho. Others more persuasive. 1 lb out of the weights. Achieved little in 3 handicaps at up to 1m4f for J Camacho; can only watch after layoff.

LTO Selection:

ISLE OF WOLVES is back on an attractive mark and, having gone close the last time he raced over C&D, he has a fair amount going for him with blinkers applied. He responded well in cheekpieces on the all-weather earlier in the year and the return of headgear (omitted last time out) might well work the oracle. Further Measure and Harmonious are feared most among the opposition.

FURTHER MEASURE has been given a chance by the handicapper and signalled a return to form at Bath last time. He gets the nod in an open-looking finale. Sarkha and Isle of Wolves rate the principal dangers.

Iconique has more going for her now moved away from soft ground but SARKHA (nap) can improve on his recent win now back over 1m4f.

21:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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