There were 37 Races on Monday 12th June 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Southwell, 7 races at Lingfield, 8 races at Windsor, 7 races at Pontefract, 8 races at Roscommon, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
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BLINDEDBYTHELIGHTS proved a different proposition when winning with ease on his handicap debut at Yarmouth on Thursday and a 6lb penalty is unlikely to prevent the son of Protectionist from going in again. The Pug wasn't disgraced when finding only a progressive rival too good at Wolverhampton in April and he can give the selection plenty to think about, while Fullforward may have some improvement in him now stepped up in trip.

BLINDEDBYTHELIGHTS made a winning handicap debut in a better-quality race than this at Yarmouth last week and he is very difficult to oppose under a penalty, particularly given the obvious scope for improvement that he possesses. Fullforward and Dovena are taken to fill the places, in that order of preference, though Star Sight would also be a contender for minor money if reproducing her peak form.

Sir Mark Prescott's BLINDEDBYTHELIGHTS dotted up at Yarmouth four days ago and could easily run up a sequence.
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Stepney Causeway is yet to hit the heights over fences after 11 starts without success but, if he could repeat his hurdling form over the larger obstacles, he is undoubtedly well handicapped off this mark. AL ZARAQAAN was also decent enough over hurdles, but he is now rated higher having won his only chase at Cartmel despite taking a while to get into a rhythm. If he improves as hoped, he may be able to give weight away all round, leaving Donnie Azoff to follow them home.

Potentially messy to say the least and tactics could be key. DONNIE AZOFF does at least have the air of one who could improve over fences (certainly has the size for chasing) and he's given the tentative vote.

The vote goes to AL ZARAQAAN, who has won ten times under both codes including a comfortable success on his chase debut at Cartmel.
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OBAMA ARMY arrives in fine form and a latest 1lb rise for his runner-up effort at Carlisle may not be enough to stop Jack Channon's gelding from regaining the winning thread. Handicap debutant Jalapa looks to be on a fair opening mark and she may have more to offer in this sphere. Royal Dream offered something to work with when staying on into fifth on his first attempt over this distance here last month.

OBAMA ARMY is in better form than most and can resume winning ways if keeping up the good work back on AW. Mysterious Maestro is worth considering back in calmer waters in new headgear, while Juddmonte's Jalapa is predictably bred to be a lot better than a class 6 handicapper and could do a lot better now.

Jack Channon's OBAMA ARMY (nap) scores highly on consistency and that's a big selling point at this level.
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Shar Whats Therush looks interesting on his debut for Dr Richard Newland, who also owns the gelding, but he needs to find more judged on his fences form in Ireland. Prince Cleni was beaten less than a length on his chasing debut at Uttoxeter and warrants plenty of respect, but TOUCH TIGHT may have the edge. Unseated on his only chase effort under Rules in January 2022, he has won two point-to-points since then and deserves another chance at this level.

FIRST MAN showed the benefit of wind surgery when a recent fourth over C&D and can capitalise on a 6 lb lower mark now at the chief expense of in-form maiden Miss Antipova. Uttoxeter runner-up Prince Cleni and veteran Lough Salt complete the shortlist.

Low-mileage 5yo PRINCE CLENI seemed to have got his act together when second at Uttoxeter last month and may still have potential.
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The combination of a 135-day break and lower mark saw Dourado gain a first success since November 2017 and, with that in mind, he may be worth taking on now 4lb higher in the ratings. WELOOF appeared to have more races in him when winning on his penultimate start over C&D in February and he's best excused his poor start at Wolverhampton last time. Meng Tian's mark continues to slide and he's noted now tried in new headgear.

Dropping back in trip here is unlikely to inconvenience DAPHNE MAY, who is one of the more appealing candidates in a wide-open handicap. Galileo Glass is 0-12 on the all-weather but he went close here off a higher mark 3 starts back and is next on the list. Dubai Immo's recent efforts leave much to be desired but he is dangerous to discount having slipped to an attractive mark, while Wiseacre has form claims but this step up in trip is of dubious benefit.

Gary Moore's DAPHNE MAY will appreciate coming back in distance and she's consistent.
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Captain Ivan deserves a second look with a course and distance win here last September, but he races off 6lb higher now and is having his first start since an acceptable third in late December. CHESS PLAYER has two wins from four starts over fences including last month at Huntingdon and, although he made mistakes late on that day, he may do better if produced at the last minute. First Angel and Madiba Passion are others to consider.

If CHESS PLAYER is in the same mood as when successful at Huntingdon a couple of weeks ago he could be the way to go. Fellow last-time-out scorers First Angel and Madiba Passion may give him most to think about.

A competitive race in which CHESS PLAYER gets the vote ahead of the other last-time-out winners First Angel and Madiba Passion.
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MAGIC FORCE showed plenty of promise on debut last time at Salisbury as he kept on strongly to grab second, and he should have learned a great deal from that experience. With normal improvement, he could prove very tough to beat. The main threat is Invincible Tiger, who took a step forward to hit the frame at Hamilton last time, while any market support for Kitty Bennet would be interesting.

INVINCIBLE TIGER left her debut form well behind despite not racing on the ideal part of the track when third at Hamilton 12 days ago and, on that evidence, a maiden such as this is well within reach. Magic Force's opening effort was promising and he's the obvious threat unless there's confidence in newcomer Kitty Bennet.

Neither MAGIC FORCE nor Invincible Tiger are ideally drawn but they could still dominate given the promise both have shown.
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SHANDANCER was only narrowly denied over 2m6f at Stratford last month, but he was badly hampered by a faller at the final flight on that occasion and the application of blinkers can induce further improvement into Amy Murphy's six-year-old. Faded Fantasy rates the selection's biggest threat following a fair second over an extended 2m at Bangor most recently, while his unexposed stablemate Jimmy Boum is another to consider.

FADED FANTASY could do with brushing his jumping up but this isn't a deep maiden, and with progress on the cards, he's the one to beat. Shandancer can remain competitive at this level, with Presenting Nelly one to monitor in the betting on return from 16 months off.

Last month's Bangor runner-up FADED FANTASY gets the vote on his step back up in trip. Shandancer is feared most.
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Last-time-out victors Bobby's Blessing and Kentucky Bluegrass warrant plenty of respect, as they were both very gutsy winners and are likely to be hard to keep out of the finish, even with 7lb penalties to carry. However, IMPERIAL DREAM, who was last seen filling the runner-up spot at Chelmsford last September, makes more appeal and he has been gelded over the winter, which could eke out the required improvement.

Preference is for the returning IMPERIAL DREAM, who acquitted himself well in all 3 starts last season and remains open to improvement. Bobby's Blessing and Kentucky Bluegrass are also low mileage and warrant plenty of respect.

Bobby's Blessing looks the danger after doing well to win at Beverley but IMPERIAL DREAM surely has a lot more to offer.
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Supporters of Midnight Gold will be pleased to see Harry Cobden keeps the ride, especially given the pair only just lost out over an extended 2m5f at Fontwell most recently. However, the daughter of Fame And Glory shaped as though she could need a stiffer stamina test on that occasion, so MALINA OCARINA rates the one to beat. She can defy a 5lb raised mark following a five-length success over C&D last month and is taken to get the better of Faerie Cutlass, who has gone up 3lb following a staying-on success at Worcester.

FAERIE CUTLASS left her previous efforts well behind upped to this trip in a first-time tongue strap at Worcester where she reeled Mrs Kinsella in close home. A 3 lb rise for that looks very fair indeed and, with the strong possibility of better to come, she is taken to get the better of the latter once again. Recent C&D scorer Malina Ocarina and Midnight Gold, who arguably posted her best effort yet at Fontwell last time, are others with claims.

She made a low-key reappearance last month but MARIA MAGDALENA is now very well handicapped and might be the answer.
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Major Gatsby is interesting having won four times over this trip, the latest a year ago off 1lb higher at Brighton. He is weighted to go close, but if KING OF SPEED takes to the distance he may be the one. Running on well to win at Leicester over six furlongs last month, although upped 3lb by the handicapper his jockey negates that rise in the saddle. Spirit Warning may prove best of the rest.

SPIRIT WARNING is entitled to build on his encouraging recent return at Brighton and gets the nod in a tricky-looking contest. King of Speed may provide the chief threat.

The 7yo SPIRIT WARNING is worth chancing as he's well-in on his old form and the blinkers had a positive effect at Brighton.
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This looks a match between the two JP McManus representatives, HERCULE DU SEUIL and Roseys Hollow. While he has to give weight away to his three rivals, the Willie Mullins-trained former should prove up to the task. A Grade 2-winning hurdler, he was disappointingly beaten into second on his debut over fences at Ballinrobe early last month. He returned to the Mayo venue and made amends on his next start, impressively making all despite some slight mistakes. Mullins now looks to have found an ideal opportunity for the French bred six-year-old to follow up. With Aidan Kelly's claim included, Roseys Hollow will carry a total of 19lb less than the selection. A smart performer over flights, she has been a bit disappointing since switching to the larger obstacles and may prove more effective in handicap company. Lieutenant Highway was over 20 lengths behind the selection at Ballinrobe but with a swing in the weights, he should get a bit closer now.

It's hard to look beyond HERCULE DU SEUIL, who went one better than on his chase debut when scoring in good style at Ballinrobe a fortnight ago. A dual winner of graded race over hurdles, he remains open to improvement in this sphere. Roseys Hollow gets the nod for forecast purposes ahead of Lieutenant Highway, who didn't shape badly when fourth in the Ballinrobe maiden chase won by Hercule Du Seuil on his first start over the larger obstacles.

Hard to oppose the front-running \HERCULE DU SEUIL\p after his easy win in a good-class beginners' chase at Ballinrobe
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NADIM found only the progressive Pak Army too strong on his handicap debut at Stratford last Saturday and Milton Harris' four-year-old rates as the one to beat off only 3lb higher. Riggsby looks to be on a fair opening mark on his first foray into this sphere and he can't be taken lightly having undergone a wind operation since placing third at Wetherby in March. Last month's C&D runner-up Ez Tiger completes the shortlist.

Preference is for NADIM, who was clear of the rest when runner-up on handicap debut at Stratford earlier this month and remains low mileage. Riggsby and Ez Tiger rate the principal dangers.

The suggestion is NADIM (nap), who ran on well for a clear second behind a thriving rival on his recent handicap debut.
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MOJEYRR looks an interesting sort having come home third on his Kempton debut before following that with a comfortable win at odds-on at Southwell. He has his first start on grass here after a gelding operation, and may well improve for the change of surface. Hover On The Wind could prove a huge danger if first-time cheekpieces have the desired effect, while Magical Merlin represents an in-form yard and he also makes some appeal.

MOJEYRR confirmed his debut promise in no uncertain terms when landing the odds at Southwell in April and, representing an excellent yard, his opening mark may well underestimate him. Hover On The Wind's limit hasn't been reached, either, and he can offer most resistance.

This can go to the well-related MOJEYRR, who landed the odds at Southwell last time and is open to more progress on his handicap debut.
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My Genghis was only denied by a length and a half over 6f last time and he is likely to be thereabouts once more off 2lb higher, but a chance can be taken on REGAL ENVOY. He can be forgiven his most recent display and, if he can reproduce his penultimate effort when fourth at Newmarket, the four-year-old ought to go very well. Therehegoes isn't ruled out either.

MY GENGHIS looks the most solid option having performed with credit on each of his 3 starts on turf since returning from a break, including over this C&D last month. He is likely to appreciate returning to this trip after finishing third over 6f at Salisbury last time. Therehegoes was below par on his first outing on turf for over a year at Chepstow recently but will be a threat if on-song, while Regal Envoy could have a part to play if bouncing back from a low-key effort here 2 weeks ago.

Regal Envoy is a big danger back at 5f but LEVEL UP has had excuses since returned to turf and can gain a first win on the grass.
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Sharing the same name as the local hotel, THE ABBEY would be a popular winner of this feature contest. The 10-year-old has shown remarkable improvement in recent starts, winning easily at Downpatrick and Limerick respectively. Despite a 20lb rise, the Yeats gelding still looks well treated on a mark of 117 and with Danny Gilligan again on board, he looks the one to beat. Gordon Elliott trains the selection and is also represented by top-weight Hurricane Georgie. She won the Midlands National at Kilbeggan last season and can make an impact here. Henry de Bromhead is also double handed, with Champagne Gold and Popong his representatives. The latter, who filled the runner-up spot 12 months ago, is given second preference, fitted with cheekpieces for the first time. Stealthy Tom has won three of his last five and is a leading contender with Mark McDonagh aboard, while Snugsborough Hall (third last year) and 14-time winner Go Another One are others that warrant respect.

THE ABBEY arrives on the up and still looks weighted to complete a hat-trick despite being hiked up 11 lb for his most recent Limerick success. Go Another One is feared most on the back of his Cartmel victory, with veteran Pakens Rock another to consider now he is back on track.

The 8yo CHAMPAGNE GOLD can find this easier than contesting competitive handicaps at the Cheltenham/Punchestown festivals.
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BLUE SANS was unable to justify strong support on his stable debut at Worcester last month, nevertheless, the Fergal O'Brien-trained mare may travel more kindly now up in distance and it's too soon to be writing her off. Having A Barney arrives in better form than most and must enter calculations, while Roscoe Tara is another who could improve for this stiffer test and can't be discounted either.

The suggestion is HAVING A BARNEY, who was a bit better than the result when third over shorter here last time and is unexposed at this trip. Blue Sans was only fourth at Worcester recently but is well treated on her best efforts and is feared most ahead of Supreme Yeats, who won off an identical mark here last year.

This looks trappy but HAVING A BARNEY gets the vote ahead of Roscoe Tara and Blue Sans.
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PAINITE filled the runner-up spot on debut and she was three lengths clear of the third that day, which was a hugely promising start to her career. With the likelihood of much more to come, she can put that experience to good use. Lincoln Legacy scored at Kempton on her first start and has to be respected, while any market support for Key To Cotai would be of interest.

PAINITE made a promising start at Nottingham and could be hard to beat if improving as expected over this longer trip. There could be plenty more to come from South Kensington also after her Newmarket run and she's the danger ahead of Kempton-winner Lincoln Legacy. Looby and Pink Satin are a couple of interesting newcomers.

Richard Hannon's PAINITE rallied well to go close at Nottingham on her recent debut and gets the vote on this step up in trip.
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Denis Hogan has his string in fine form at present and the Co Tipperary trainer is double handed here, saddling both AKAABIR and General Idea. A Godolphin cast-off, the former ran a nice race on debut over flights at Listowel last week and finished just two and a half lengths behind the 121-rated Morning Soldier. The Dark Angel gelding should come on plenty for that experience and can be expected to go a lot closer now. In truth, this is a weak contest and newcomer Drombana Boy won't have to be anything out of the ordinary to get involved. By Walk In The Park, the Enda Bolger-trained bay is out of a half-sister to the brilliant Synchronised, winner of the 2012 Cheltenham Gold Cup. Gordon Elliott's Knocknacree is out of three-time track winner Layla Joan, who Elliott also trained. Second of seven on his most recent start at Perth, it'll come as no surprise if he manages to go a place better now. Twice placed last year, Mr Globalist is another leading contender on his debut for Shay Slevin, while Mercury Mission and Boots And Jeans are others who warrant respect.

A thin maiden hurdle that can see Gordon Elliott enjoy yet another winner, courtesy of KNOCKNACREE, who ran well at Perth. Blenheim Belle and Boots And Jeans are put up for the places.

Perth second Knocknacree might want further; so too might AKAABIR but it was a promising start over hurdles from him at Listowel
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A relatively small field in which BERT KIBBLER can take advantage of a drop in class from his most recent outing. He was second off a 2lb lower mark at Ayr on his third-last outing and is fancied to get the better of Jarvis, who reverts to turf following a fair fifth at Newcastle last month. Recent Ripon runner-up Soul Seeker is also respected.

There were quite encouraging signs from the well-handicapped JARVIS on his AW reappearance 5 weeks ago and he's given a chance to build on that. Indian Sounds is on a long losing run but the Paul Midgley stable does very well in this race so he's feared most ahead of last week's Ripon second Soul Seeker.

The runner with the most positives is SOUL SEEKER. Second choice is Indian Sounds.
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Shadow Dance failed to justify favouritism last time at Chester as he could only manage third, but that wasn't a bad effort and he still merits consideration. However, the vote goes to SYLLABUS, who stayed on to finish fifth on only his second start. He should have more to come and he can go in for powerful connections. Love Song should be monitored in the betting on her racecourse bow.

SHADOW DANCE holds the edge on form and with more progress in the pipelines Roger Varian's Almanzor colt is taken to edge out Syllabus, who also has better days ahead of him and rates a major threat. Newcomer Love Song and Chepstow-fourth Miller Spirit can fight it out for minor honours.

Miller Spirit is still capable of much better but SYLLABUS might find this easier than the Newmarket races he's contested so far.
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Fresh from a double at Bangor on Saturday, 'Shark' Hanlon might be able to strike here with GRIZABELLA. A winner on the level last summer, she ran a fine race to finish fourth on just her second start in handicap company at Wexford and she is fitted with a hood for the first time now. Trying to second guess Charles Byrnes is a futile exercise and so it's difficult to know what to expect from Redwood Queen. She stayed on strongly to finish third under tender handling on debut for the highly controversial Limerick handler at Punchestown last month. Macs Lady also ran a cracker on debut for a new outfit at Limerick. Now in the care of Shane Ryder, she ultimately couldn't hold off the progressive Bal Kauto, and had to settle for second after attempting to make all. Taylor Three Rock successfully made every inch of the running at Listowel recently and she is sure to have plenty of supporters, while others for the shortlist in this competitive affair are Up And Out, Skip Mahler and Atlantic Wonder.

This looks a hot race for the grade with several potential improvers. None more so than REDWOOD QUEEN, who caught the eye in no uncertain terms at Punchestown 3 weeks ago. Grizabella should have more to offer as a hurdler given her Flat ability, with Atlantic Wonder completing the shortlist.

Punchestown eyecatcher Redwood Queen may well be overbet and ATLANTIC WONDER has been shaping like he has one of these in him
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Nariko makes plenty of appeal and Kevin Ryan's 600,000gns purchase would be dangerous to dismiss, especially as she is a half-sister to Group 3 winner Rumble Inthejungle and Group 2-placed Great Prospector. However, racecourse experience could seal the deal for NEVERSTOPDREAMING, who finished fourth in deeper waters at Goodwood last month. Soveraine is a half-sister to the German Group 3 winner K Club and also merits respect.

NARIKO was one of the top lots at the Craven Breeze-Ups, fetching a whopping 600,000 guineas, and it would be no surprise to see her make a winning start. The betting will be informative, of course, with Helga Brandt and Soveraine a couple more interesting local newcomers. €220,000 yearling Neverstopdreaming made a promising start at Goodwood and should improve.

The vote goes to very interesting newcomer NARIKO. Second choice is Neverstopdreaming.
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Bolster has winning form after scoring at Leicester on his only start as a two-year-old, but that means he has to give 7lb or more to his rivals. Queen Emma looked as if the experience would do her the world of good when sixth at Newbury in April and she could surprise a few, but APOLO might be the one to beat. Fourth and less than three lengths off the winner over this C&D on debut, nominal improvement could see victory here.

The market should prove revealing but BOLSTER looked a good prospect when making a winning debut at Leicester last autumn and is fancied to make a successful return at the chief expense of promising Kingman colt Apolo, who seems sure to build on his debut C&D fourth. Sir Raj also has the form to play a big part and newcomer Lock The Vault can't be dismissed either.

Sir Raj should go well again but BOLSTER looked a good prospect when winning at Leicester on debut and he can defy a penalty.
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EDGE OF MY SEAT made the frame a couple of times on the Flat last year and has twice run well over hurdles at this venue. Keen when sixth at Tipperary last month, the fitting of a hood may help her to settle and an in-form claimer rides. Runner-up at Naas and third at Wexford, Only One Plan is handicapped to win one of these and is likely to contend again. Be My Hero ran his best race so far when second at Wexford and hasn't been with Gordon Elliott all that long so may be capable of further improvement. A winner over 1m4f at Dundalk last year, The Virginian shaped well after a lay-off when fifth at Punchestown and represents a yard which enjoyed a double on Saturday.

PRESENTING LAD won this contest last season and signalled a return to form at Punchestown last time. He gets the nod. Be My Hero and Only One Plan head the list of dangers.

None of these are overly convincing but BE MY HERO hasn't been with Gordon Elliott all that long and seems to be finding his level.
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MATCHLESS was second over hurdles when last seen and that followed a success on the level over this distance at Doncaster. He is rated 4lb higher for that victory but that looks unlikely to stop him on his return to this sphere. La Pulga has to shoulder a 5lb penalty following a facile win at Hamilton last Thursday and is feared most, while Zealandia has dropped to 1lb above his last winning mark, which came over this trip at York last June.

Having caught the eye in a big-field York handicap last month, REAL TERMS could be the answer to this competitive contest. She did well to finish as close as she did on the Knavesmire, all things considered, and remains just 1 lb above her last winning mark. C'Mon Kenny also left the strong impression that his turn is near when a closing third recently at Haydock and he is second choice ahead of stablemate Zealandia and Matchless.

With the form of his latest success given a boost on Friday, CARRIGILLIHY (nap) could well add to his course tally.
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DREAM COMPOSER was an unlucky loser when trying to land a hat-trick at Goodwood last month, after missing the start and then being denied a clear run before coming home an admirable third. A smooth passage here could see him back to winning ways, though if anything does go wrong for the five-year-old, the Haydock winner Swayze and Bedford Flyer will be ready to pounce and take full advantage.

SWAYZE turned a Haydock handicap into a one-sided affair 18 days ago, and with that performance backed up by a healthy timefigure, he may well be able to shrug off a 7 lb rise. This is a good-quality contest though, with Dream Composer and Bedford Flyer a couple of potential threats.

There have been excuses for EQUALITY's two defeats this season and this classy operator can defy top weight on his return to handicaps.
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CAMINO ROCK was third of 25 in a competitive handicap over this trip at the Punchestown festival. He's the only maiden in the field but a reproduction of that latest run will see him take a bit of beating. Pink In The Park was Grade 1-placed at Fairyhouse in April but, nonetheless, the handicapper is happy to place her on a mark of 121. Not fluent when landing a Cork maiden last time, she still has room for improvement in her jumping but good ground suits and she may build on that victory during the summer. Late developer Lucid Dreams only began racing this year and readily won a Ballinrobe maiden last month. The eight-year-old is capable of further progress over this longer trip.

The step up in trip should suit Gordon Elliott's Ballinrobe debut scorer JAY JAY ZEE who can make the most of the weight he receives from Pink In The Park in a tight rated novice.

The suggestion is the unexposed LUCID DREAMS, who clocked a decent time when winning at Ballinrobe. Pink In The Park is next best.
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GIOVANNI CHANGE has been in winning form under both codes since returning from a 136-day break here in April and a 4lb rise for his latest success on the Flat shouldn't hinder his chances. Flint Hill has only been nudged up 1lb for his triumph at Catterick last month and is next best, ahead of Yorkindness, who is capable of picking up a race of this nature if on a going day.

GIOVANNI CHANGE is thriving in both codes, and with this revised mark more than fair, he can complete the hat-trick. Flint Hill has plenty of form at Pontefract and he's a big threat, with Easy Equation also feared back on turf.

The tough 8yo GIOVANNI CHANGE has won on the Flat and over hurdles in his last two runs and is a big player again in his hat-trick bid.
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Unlimited Data won over this trip in December and again on his return, both on the all-weather at Wolverhampton, and he can go well off 6lb higher, though he may be outgunned by PREMIERE BEAUTY. Ninth in Listed class in October, she ran well on her return when third at Haydock, despite being forced off a straight line, and with any improvement she could prove hard to beat, with My Turn Now the pick for third place.

This can go to PREMIERE BEAUTY, who is entitled to build on last month's encouraging Haydock reappearance and remains low mileage. Unlimited Data and Raven's Up can also make their presence felt.

An open race in which Clive Cox's unexposed filly MY TURN NOW gets the vote on her drop to 5f.
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THE BIG CHAP has been consistent and progressive since sent handicapping last summer and has two good-ground wins on the board. He was a fine third over this trip in a similar grade of handicap at Killarney last month and Paul Flynn engages a useful claimer to take 7lb off his back. Gallant John Joe has often been highly tried in his career and has to be accorded plenty of respect at this level of competition. There was little wrong with his second to an improving type on his most recent hurdles starts at Punchestown in February and he was placed over fences at that venue's festival meeting. Digby has been off since tipping up at the Galway festival but won a big-field novice handicap at Fairyhouse earlier last year and merits respect despite his long lay-off.

VOLANTIS built on his encouraging hurdles debut when landing a Fairyhouse maiden in February and, with the likelihood of better to come now moving back up in trip for this handicap debut, he could be the answer. The Big Chap is a much-respected main danger with conditions in his favour, while Rebel Rose will be a threat if fit enough to do herself justice following a 9-month absence and Digby is also worth a second look.

Consistent and progressive, THE BIG CHAP (nap) looks the way to go but Gallant John Joe and the long-absent Digby are feared
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IRON SHERIFF wasn't disgraced when third over a trip shy of his best at Hamilton last time and a return to this distance could be enough for the gelding to regain the winning thread. A Shining Moon shed his maiden tag over C&D in May and he cannot be discounted, despite a 5lb rise, while Her Way makes most appeal of the remainder.

The vote goes to HER WAY who was a bit better than the result over 1½m at Thirsk last week and can take advantage of her reduced mark back at her optimum trip. The thriving Iron Sheriff is clear second choice ahead of Mc'Ted.

Well-treated TIBERIO FORCE is interesting back down in trip with blinkers applied. A Shining Moon is second choice.
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Love You Grandpa makes her handicap debut following a second over 1m2f at Doncaster last June, but she hasn't been seen since, so NOBLE MASQUERADE gets the vote. Eve Johnson Houghton's inmate was slowly away over C&D most recently but still kept on to finish third. With plenty of improvement possible, the gelded son of Sir Percy has the edge here. Monteria looks his most serious danger stepping up in trip following a comfortable success off 6lb lower last month.

A highly competitive handicap but Gary Morore's C&D winner THE WHIPMASTER caught the eye under tender handling on his recent return at Newbury and can capitalise on a good mark. Monteria is feared most on the back of his course win last time out. although Noble Masquerade, Love You Grandpa and Masqool all enter calculations too.

Love You Grandpa and The Whipmaster can go well but things look in place for a big run from NOBLE MASQUERADE.
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Derek O'Connor is a significant booking for ALLY KAZOO and Sam Curling's newcomer is taken to score on debut. The homebred son of El Kabeir, unsold at last year's Derby Sale, is from a family of bumper winners including smart jumpers Threeunderthrufive and Benruben. Fellow debutant Ayiko, a half-brother to a bumper winner out of a mare who is related to bumper winners, made 55,000 Euros at the Land Rover Sale. He represents a yard with a good record in this category. Midfield in a valuable sales bumper at the Punchestown festival, Weseekherthere had creditable runs in maiden hurdles either side of that and is now tried in headgear. She looks to have the best claims of those that have run.

Gordon Elliott's WESEEKHERTHERE has shown a fair level of ability in a bumper/2 hurdles and is the percentage call, although a strong market move for newcomers such as Ayiko, Charlie's Dilemma and/or Ally Kazoo would put a slightly different slant on things.

Ayiko looks a likely type but ALLY KAZOO has a nice pedigree and Derek O'Connor is 6-40 for the yard in the last five years.
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LORD ABAMA is well drawn in stall two and he was only denied by just over a length at Hamilton last time, for which he was only raised 1lb. The son of Profitable can be rewarded for his recent consistency and record his first victory. Another to consider is Milbanke, who has now dropped to only 1lb higher than his last winning mark and he could have a say. Grant Wood is also of interest.

Preference is for CAESARS PEARL, who pulled clear of the remainder when second at Ripon last time and still has relatively few miles on the clock. Lord Abama and Crypto Quest head the list of dangers.

Back down in grade, LORD ABAMA is taken to get off the mark. Caesars Pearl is second choice.
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A facile winner over a similar trip at Yarmouth last time out, a 7lb raised mark looks unlikely to hold RAQISA back, even though she steps up in class for this outing. Mr Freedom made a pleasing return to the Flat when scoring by two and a half lengths at Lingfield earlier this month and could be dangerous, while the hat-trick seeking Mr Zee completes the shortlist.

A case can be made for a few of these but the most persuasive one is for LAWN RANGER who wasn't seen to best effect when fifth here last time and is weighted to go close in his bid for a fifth course victory. C&D winner Carp Kid and Chelmsford City third Kentucky Kingdom appeal as the pair to give Michael Attwater's course specialist most to do and can chase him home in that order.

Competitive for the grade but MR FREEDOM (nap) still appeals as being ahead of the handicapper and he can complete his hat-trick.
Class & Speed Card

Pearl Eye struck by half a length last time at Haydock in this grade and he is likely to go close once more off a 4lb higher rating, but he could be up against it to beat HI CLARE. The three-year-old filly shaped very well on her first start of the season at Hamilton over 1m1f and she is fancied to come out on top off the same mark. Another to note is Tasever, who tries this trip for the first time.

PEARL EYE is still well weighted andf might be able to follow up his recent Haydock success. Tasever, fourth in a more competitive race than this at York last time, and recent Hamilton third Hi Clare can give Darryll Holland's charge most to do.

This step up to 1m may well enable the consistent maiden TASEVER to open his account. Pearl Eye is feared most.
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