1 Tuesday 13th June 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Tuesday 13th June 2023

There were 44 Races on Tuesday 13th June 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Brighton, 8 races at Southwell, 8 races at Salisbury, 7 races at Sligo, 7 races at Ayr, 7 races at Wetherby, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Tuesday 13th June 2023

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

13:50 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (3.33/1 +5%) Voodoo Ray	3.33 3.33/1(+5%)	(3) Voodoo Ray 3.33/1, Modest maiden. Eighth of 12 in handicap (11/1) at this course (1m, good to firm) on reappearance 21 days ago, fading in the closing stages. Return to 7f should suit. Blinkers back on. Could go well under Harry Davies.
1	7 1st (7) (3.5/1 +53%) Heer's Sadie	3.5 3.5/1(+53%)	(7) Heer's Sadie 3.5/1, One win from 26 Flat runs. Nineteen runs since last win in 2021. Seventh of 11 in handicap over this C&D (good, 5/1) 52 days ago.
2	1 2nd (1) (2.25/1 +10%) Bear To Dream	2.25 2.25/1(+10%)	(1) Bear To Dream 2.25/1, C&D winner last summer. Third of 6 in handicap at this course (6f, good to firm, 10/3) 14 days ago. Considered.
3	2 3rd (2) (1.88/1 +44%) Luxy Lou	1.88 1.88/1(+44%)	(2) Luxy Lou 1.88/1, Finally off the mark at Lingfield (7f) in January. 9/4, below form fourth of 8 back there in February. Freshened up since. Much respected with Billy Loughnane taking the ride.
4	6 4th (6) (6/1 +50%) Sapphire's Moon	6 6/1(+50%)	(6) Sapphire's Moon 6/1, C&D winner. One win from 27 Flat runs. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 18/1 and blinkered first time, last of 13 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) 27 days ago. Headgear quickly discarded. Back up in trip.
5th	5 5th (5) (10/1 +38%) Moveonup	10 10/1(+38%)	(5) Moveonup 10/1, Course winner. Hooded first time, last of 9 in classified event here 4 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Visor back on. Has work to do.

LTO Selection:

BEAR TO DREAM has a lot going for her with a C&D win to her name in May last year and a success here over a furlong shorter off 1lb higher last August. In six starts here she has only finished out of the first three once and she looks the likeliest winner today. Luxy Lou is yet to win on turf but was a solid second at Chepstow last year and she may prove the biggest danger, leaving Voodoo Ray to follow them home now dropping back in trip.

BEAR TO DREAM has dipped below her last winning mark and gets the vote at a track where she has a good record. Luxy Lou, the mount of Billy Loughnane, and Voodoo Ray may give her the most to do.

Topweight BEAR TO DREAM is capable of better than she showed over 6f here a fortnight ago and is selected to exploit a handy mark.

13:50 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (16/1 -129%) Stallone	16 16/1(-129%)	(2) Stallone 16/1, 11/2, won 8-runner handicap at Newcastle (5f) 36 days ago. Snapped a long losing run on that occasion, however, and he's not an obvious sort for the follow-up. Drop to 5f saw him end a long losing run at Newcastle last month; major player up 6lb.
2	1 2nd (1) (1/1 +60%) Jenever	1 1/1(+60%)	(1) Jenever 1/1, Course winner. Career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm, 9/4) 7 days ago. Solid claims. Progressive at a low level & conditions no problem; 7lb higher than for last week's win.
3	6 3rd (6) (7/1 +13%) The Tron	7 7/1(+13%)	(6) The Tron 7/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in February. Creditable second of 7 in handicap (11/4) at this C&D 36 days ago. Should give another good account. Conditions to suit and he ran well for 2nd here last month; in the thick of it once more.
4	11 4th (11) (18/1 -29%) Howyadoin	18 18/1(-29%)	(11) Howyadoin 18/1, 22/1, bit below form fifth of 11 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 13 days ago, never nearer. Cheekpieces back on. Others preferred. Too keen both runs this year; return of headgear can help and he's effective over C&D.
5th	4 5th (4) (4/1 +47%) Ecclesiastical	4 4/1(+47%)	(4) Ecclesiastical 4/1, Twenty two runs since last win in 2021. 14/1, below form thirteenth of 23 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, heavy) 58 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. First run for yard after leaving T. G. McCourt. Worth monitoring in the betting on debut for shrewd yard. Of interest on even this year's Irish form and needs a close market check on stable debut.
6th	5 6th (5) (8/1 -33%) Tantastic	8 8/1(-33%)	(5) Tantastic 8/1, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 10/1, creditable fourth of 13 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 8 days ago. Likely to be thereabouts again. Poor strike-rate but conditions fine and he's in good order; each-way claims.
7th	10 7th (10) (50/1 -52%) Enchanted Night	50 50/1(-52%)	(10) Enchanted Night 50/1, Unreliable type. Remains a maiden after 28 Flat runs. 14/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, good) 9 days ago, merely closing up late. Exposed maiden but she holds place claims on even this year's best.
8th	9 8th (9) (28/1 -27%) Mutabaahy	28 28/1(-27%)	(9) Mutabaahy 28/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in May. Eleventh of 13 in handicap (17/2) at Newcastle (6f) 39 days ago. Others are more persuasive. Ended losing run at Wolverhampton last month; below par latest; yet to shine at this track.
9th	7 9th (7) (50/1 -25%) Quanah	50 50/1(-25%)	(7) Quanah 50/1, 25/1, 13 lengths last of 8 to Stallone in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 36 days ago. Visored for 1st time. Should be well handicapped but it's been a while since he ran to form; new headgear tried.
10th	14 10th (14) (125/1 -89%) Beechwood Hugh	125 125/1(-89%)	(14) Beechwood Hugh 125/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 12/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 32 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. No improvement for handicapping latest; early days though and now tried in headgear.
11th	13 11th (13) (25/1 -285%) Loveliest	25 25/1(-285%)	(13) Loveliest 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 18/1, good second of 10 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, good) 8 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Expected to be bang there. Better efforts the last twice and looks on a handy mark; solid claims on switch to AW.
12th	12 12th (12) (18/1 -13%) King Of Europe	18 18/1(-13%)	(12) King Of Europe 18/1, 16/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, 5¾ lengths eighth of 10 to Jenever in handicap at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) 7 days ago, not clear run. Has work to do. Unplaced in seven starts from 5f to 7f; needs to leave last week's reappearance behind her.
13th	8 13th (8) (25/1 -39%) Captain Corcoran	25 25/1(-39%)	(8) Captain Corcoran 25/1, C&D winner. 22/1, below form eighth of 13 in handicap at Catterick (5f, good) 29 days ago. Needs to bounce back. C&D winner off 2lb lower last autumn; not built on promising return yet but can't rule out.

LTO Selection:

Jenever and Stallone are recent winners who merit respect but they could both be vulnerable off significantly higher marks here. With that in mind, preference is for the unexposed LOVELIEST, who put in a career-best effort when second on her handicap debut at Thirsk recently and she can race off the same mark here. The Tron also hit the crossbar on his most recent outing and, given that came over C&D, he might prove to be the main danger.

LOVELIEST took a step forward when runner-up at Thirsk 8 days ago and, with more to come, she gets the nod ahead of recent winner Jenever. The Tron has plenty of experience over this C&D and is another one to consider.

Loveliest still has potential but STALLONE did well dropped to 5f at Newcastle last month and he can follow up.

14:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:10 Salisbury Stakes (Class 4) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (0.83/1 +40%) Sky Wizard	0.83 0.83/1(+40%)	(6) Sky Wizard 0.83/1, Promising type. 17/2, third of 12 in minor event at Windsor (6f, good to firm) on debut 15 days ago. Sets a good standard with more to come. Finished 1l third in similar event at Windsor; that is the best form on offer.
2	7 2nd (7) (4/1 +38%) Equity Law	4 4/1(+38%)	(7) Equity Law 4/1, First foal of 5f winner, herself a half-sister to winner up to 6f Desert Law and 6f winner Desert Cop (both smart) out of useful winner up to 5f (including at 2 yrs) Speed Cop. From a family connections know well. From a family that has served his connections well; interesting newcomer.
3	3 3rd (3) (5.5/1 -57%) Jungle Mac	5.5 5.5/1(-57%)	(3) Jungle Mac 5.5/1, Sales price increased this year and sent iff favourite on debut, but could manage only sixth of 14 in novice event at Redcar (5f, good) on debut 15 days ago, not knocked about. Should have more to offer. Debut effort at Redcar needs marking up; started favourite that day; should improve.
4	4 4th (4) (6/1 -20%) Magic Fluke	6 6/1(-20%)	(4) Magic Fluke 6/1, Foaled March 10. €25,000 foal, 40,000 gns yearling, Dandy Man colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Amalfi Coast. Dam, maiden (stayed 6f), half-sister to 5f winner Geesala. Newcomer for a top yard. 40,000gns yearling; Dandy Man half-brother to a 6f 2yo winner; likely type.
5th	9 5th (9) (125/1 -89%) Cypriot Diaspora	125 125/1(-89%)	(9) Cypriot Diaspora 125/1, Foaled April 16. Adaay filly. Half-sister to winner up to 7.4f Princess Naomi. Dam maiden half-sister to US Grade 2 7f winner Saint Anddan. Newcomer who is probably one for further down the line.
6th	8 6th (8) (14/1 -40%) Love Yours	14 14/1(-40%)	(8) Love Yours 14/1, Foaled April 27. 55,000 gns yearling, Invincible Spirit filly. Dam unraced out of smart winner up to 1m (2-y-o 1m winner) (stayed 1¼m) Hot Snap. Lots to like on paper. 55,000gns yearling; by Invincible Spirit and from a great family; needs a close look.
7th	10 7th (10) (33/1 -32%) Niloufar	33 33/1(-32%)	(10) Niloufar 33/1, Foaled April 4. 30,000 gns yearling, Tamayuz filly. Half-sister to 7f/1m winner Diamondonthehill. Dam, 7.6f/1m winner who stayed 1¼m, half-sister to useful 1m-11f winner Yuri Gagarin. 30,000gns yearling; Tamayuz half-sister to a 7f-1m winner; check the betting.

LTO Selection:

Sky Wizard made a pleasing start when third in a novice at Windsor 15 days ago and is likely to make further progress. However, the votes goes to well-bred newcomer EQUITY LAW, who is a half-brother to Desert Cop, Desert Law and Top Cop, who were all effective over this trip. Magic Fluke fetched 40,000gns as a yearling and also makes a good bit of appeal on pedigree, so has to be respected first time out for Roger Varian.

This could be a warm novice given the yards represented, with SKY WIZARD the percentage call on the back of a very encouraging debut third at Windsor a fortnight ago. There are a plethora of interesting newcomers to consider though, notably Magic Fluke and Equity Law.

Based on his Windsor effort, SKY WIZARD has the best chance on form. Magic Fluke, one of the newcomers, is second choice.

14:10 Salisbury Stakes (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:20 Brighton Maiden (Class 5) 6f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (6/1 -20%) Professor Tickle	6 6/1(-20%)	(3) Professor Tickle 6/1, 14/1, green when fifth of 8 in maiden at Hamilton (5f, good to firm, 14/1) on debut 13 days ago, slowly away. May be sharper now. Made fairly encouraging debut when fifth of eight at Hamilton (5f); should build on that.
2	4 2nd (4) (0.83/1 +45%) Royal Blaze	0.83 0.83/1(+45%)	(4) Royal Blaze 0.83/1, 18/1, fifth of 11 in novice at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) on debut 18 days ago, running on. Should have more to offer. Leading claims. Kept on for respectable fifth in what looked a much better race than this at Goodwood.
3	1 3rd (1) (2.75/1 +61%) Battleofbaltimore	2.75 2.75/1(+61%)	(1) Battleofbaltimore 2.75/1, Foaled February 19. 3,000 gns Starspangledbanner colt. Half-brother to 5f winner Grace Angel. Betting should guide to expectations. Half-brother to a fairly useful 5f winner but probably best watched on debut.
4	2 4th (2) (18/1 -29%) Justahunch	18 18/1(-29%)	(2) Justahunch 18/1, Foaled April 28. Washington Dc colt. Dam, maiden (stayed 7f), half-sister to very smart winner up to 9f Glen Shiel out of useful winner up to 9f (2-y-o 1m winner) Gonfilia. Newcomer to monitor in the betting. 1,500gns foal; out of a half-sister to 6f Group 1 winner Glen Shiel; market may guide.
5th	6 5th (6) (10/1 -344%) Grise	10 10/1(-344%)	(6) Grise 10/1, Stepped up on debut when third of 8 in claimer at Compiegne (7f, good) 11 days ago, leading for a long way. Bold bid likely now dropping to 6f. Ran well from the front when close third in recent 7f French claimer; considered.

LTO Selection:

Royal Blaze showed his inexperience when fifth at Goodwood on his debut over this trip, but he is likely to have learned plenty from that introduction and may be the one to chase home GRISE. Fourth on her Leicester debut, she stepped up on that with a one-length third at Compiegne when headed close home, and if she handles the quicker ground here, she may hold off all challengers. Justahunch is an interesting newcomer who is related to plenty of winners and seems worthy of a market check.

The late ground which ROYAL BLAZE made up on his Goodwood debut was encouraging and he can step up on that form now and get off the mark at the second time of asking. Grise and Grey Gray (due to run at Lingfield on Monday) are the obvious dangers.

Fifth in what looked a competitive Goodwood novice 18 days ago, ROYAL BLAZE could be the one with most potential here.

14:20 Brighton Maiden (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 14f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (8/1 +33%) Ship To Shore	8 8/1(+33%)	(9) Ship To Shore 8/1, 11/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Nottingham (14f, heavy) 31 days ago. Others are more appealing. Has run respectably over C&D but is still a maiden and he ran poorly on turf last time.
2	7 2nd (7) (7/1 +0%) Cold Henry	7 7/1(+0%)	(7) Cold Henry 7/1, Creditable third of 7 in handicap (10/3) at Catterick (15.9f, good) 29 days ago, not ideally placed. Likely to get involved if the pace is strong enough. Modest in 1m4f handicaps here before two 2m turf wins in 2022; good return; surface query.
3	1 3rd (1) (7.5/1 +17%) Lednikov	7.5 7.5/1(+17%)	(1) Lednikov 7.5/1, Course winner. Latest win here in December. 4/1, bit below form fifth of 9 in handicap at Musselburgh (12.5f, good to soft) 39 days ago. Return to this track should help. Won at 1m4f/1m3f here in 2022; on winning mark; disappointed latest; stamina query.
4	4 4th (4) (2.5/1 +29%) Mount Olympus	2.5 2.5/1(+29%)	(4) Mount Olympus 2.5/1, Unreliable individual. First run since leaving Eve Johnson Houghton when 4/1, career best when winning 14-runner handicap at Kempton (12f) 20 days ago. Obvious claims if he can back that up. Blew in and out of form for previous yard; impressive debut for this one (1m4f, AW).
5th	5 5th (5) (20/1 +20%) Kitten's Dream	20 20/1(+20%)	(5) Kitten's Dream 20/1, Unreliable type. C&D winner. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Doncaster (14.5f, good to firm, 28/1) 10 days ago. Hard to make a strong case for. C&D winner in February; on a rollercoaster of form since; last of 5 on latest course run.
6th	10 6th (10) (28/1 -100%) Ideal Dream	28 28/1(-100%)	(10) Ideal Dream 28/1, Winner at Newcastle in April. Bit below form fifth of 9 in handicap (5/1) at Newcastle (10.2f) 39 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Must improve. Won from out of the blue over 1m4f at Newcastle; pulled hard over 1m2f since; new trip.
7th	8 7th (8) (5.5/1 -22%) Bond Spirit	5.5 5.5/1(-22%)	(8) Bond Spirit 5.5/1, 2 wins from 5 runs this year. 11/8, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at this course (12.1f) 36 days ago. Good shout again. Two 1m4f wins here this year but couldn't sustain effort when upped to 1m6f in February.
8th	6 8th (6) (28/1 -75%) Norman Kindu	28 28/1(-75%)	(6) Norman Kindu 28/1, Fourth of 12 in handicap (33/1) at this C&D. Off 144 days. Cheekpieces back on. Liable to need the run, so best watched for now. Turf winner at 1m6f in 2021; modest hurdle form after; achieved little on AW for new yard.
9th	12 9th (12) (66/1 -65%) John The Pirate	66 66/1(-65%)	(12) John The Pirate 66/1, Creditable sixth of 10 in handicap at Catterick (12.1f, good, 16/1) 29 days ago. Others have achieved more. Minor form in handicaps so far, at 1m to 1m4f, and has plenty to prove in this one as well.
10th	11 10th (11) (22/1 -38%) Zephlyn	22 22/1(-38%)	(11) Zephlyn 22/1, 22/1, last of 8 in handicap at Carlisle (17.2f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Has work to do. Has a squeak on 2m form at Newcastle in March but unconvincing in handicaps otherwise.
11th	2 11th (2) (6/1 +14%) Prince Abu	6 6/1(+14%)	(2) Prince Abu 6/1, C&D winner. 9/2, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (14f) 5 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Not ruled out. Acts well here; had been quiet but more encouraging on latest; has winning mark to exploit.
12th	3 12th (3) (10/1 -100%) Bay Of Naples	10 10/1(-100%)	(3) Bay Of Naples 10/1, Course winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. Creditable second of 7 in handicap at this course (12.1f, 4/1) 33 days ago. One to consider. Went close over 1m4f here on latest; weak finisher in his one previous go at 1m6f, in 2021.

LTO Selection:

COLD HENRY was only narrowly denied on his seasonal return at Catterick a month ago and the four-year-old could be hard to stop off the same mark if finding any improvement for the run. Mount Olympus was an impressive winner at Kempton recently and is an obvious threat, despite a 7lb rise in the ratings. Others to note are Bay Of Naples and Bond Spirit.

BOND SPIRIT arrives on the back of a course success and there's no reason why the return to this longer trip should pose any problems, so he's preferred to Mount Olympus, who made a winning start for his new yard at Kempton recently. Cold Henry is also respected.

Although MOUNT OLYMPUS has not been a model of consistency, he looked on good terms with himself when making a winning stable debut.

14:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Salisbury Stakes (Class 4) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (2.5/1 +38%) Mullazem	2.5 2.5/1(+38%)	(4) Mullazem 2.5/1, Displayed ability when eighth of 11 in novice event (16/1) at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) on debut 12 days ago. Expected to know more this time and take a jump forward. Sets the standard, albeit not a tall one, on Yarmouth debut effort; drop to 6f should suit.
1	3 1st (3) (6/1 +0%) Dragon Leader	6 6/1(+0%)	(3) Dragon Leader 6/1, Foaled February 7. £45,000 yearling, El Kabeir colt. Dam 5.7f-1m winner in Britain/US. Wouldn't have to be out of the ordinary to feature on debut. £45,000 yearling; pedigree suggests he'll do well as a 2yo; likely type.
2	7 2nd (7) (9/1 +73%) Johnny Johnson	9 9/1(+73%)	(7) Johnny Johnson 9/1, Displayed speed when fifth of 11 in maiden (66/1) at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) on debut 27 days ago. May well do better. May show improvement with Bath debut outing under his belt.
3	9 3rd (9) (3.33/1 -122%) Daymer Bay	3.33 3.33/1(-122%)	(9) Daymer Bay 3.33/1, Foaled March 13. 15,000 gns yearling, Expert Eye colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 1m winner Shock Action and 7f winner Finke River. 15,000gns yearling; by Expert Eye; check the betting.
4	6 4th (6) (14/1 +30%) Vaha	14 14/1(+30%)	(6) Vaha 14/1, Bred for longer trips and too green to show much when eighth of 11 in novice event at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) on debut 18 days ago. Possibly found 6f too sharp on debut; bred to need further.
5th	5 5th (5) (8/1 +76%) Quickfire	8 8/1(+76%)	(5) Quickfire 8/1, 16/1, seventh of 10 in maiden at Newbury (6f, good) on debut 25 days ago. Just a modest effort at Newbury but may do better.
6th	1 6th (1) (25/1 +24%) American Tale	25 25/1(+24%)	(1) American Tale 25/1, Merely matched debut form when seventh of 10 in maiden (16/1) at Leicester (6f, good) 14 days ago. Ordinary RPRs in a couple of sprint maidens; nursery prospect.
7th	8 7th (8) (5/1 -82%) Likleman	5 5/1(-82%)	(8) Likleman 5/1, Foaled February 8. 20,000 gns foal, Footstepsinthesand colt. Half-brother to useful winner up to 1m Koy Koy. Murphy booked and he's a likely sort. 20,000gns foal; by Footstepsinthesand; Oisin Murphy booked; interesting.

LTO Selection:

DRAGON LEADER, who is closely related to useful sprinter Exclusively, who made a winning start to her own racing career, looks the most appealing of the debutants and may be worth chancing to make an immediate impact. He represents a yard which has done well with it's two-year-olds on turf this season. Likleman is another newcomer to bear in mind with Oisin Murphy in the saddle, while Conde appeals most of those with previous experience.

Not as much depth to this division, with LIKLEMAN selected to make a winning debut for his bang in-form yard. Dragon Leader is another likely type on paper, with Mullazem the pick of those with experience.

With the form on offer far from exacting, the newcomers are all of interest. DRAGON LEADER is the suggestion.

14:40 Salisbury Stakes (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:50 Brighton Stakes (Class 6) 5f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (2.5/1 +25%) Notre Maison	2.5 2.5/1(+25%)	(5) Notre Maison 2.5/1, Modest filly. Seventh of 11 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, firm, 11/2) 18 days ago. Record stands at 0-15 but she's a key player nonetheless, and perhaps the addition of cheekpieces will help eke out a bit more. Began season with two respectable runs last month; might be boosted by new cheekpieces.
2	2 2nd (2) (8.5/1 -143%) Arzaak	8.5 8.5/1(-143%)	(2) Arzaak 8.5/1, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Thirty runs since last win in 2020. Creditable third of 9 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 33/1) 21 days ago. Should be on the premises. Has very poor strike-rate in recent years but was close third over C&D last month.
3	3 3rd (3) (1.62/1 +14%) Master Sully	1.62 1.62/1(+14%)	(3) Master Sully 1.62/1, Modest gelding. Bit below form third of 6 in minor event at this course (6f, firm, 5/2) 4 days ago. Went close over C&D on penultimate start and a reproduction of that effort would give him every chance. Finished well to go very close in C&D handicap last month; major player.
4	6 4th (6) (6.5/1 +19%) Too Funky	6.5 6.5/1(+19%)	(6) Too Funky 6.5/1, Modest filly. 28/1 and blinkered for 1st time, eleventh of 14 in handicap at Leicester (6f, heavy) 45 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Looks vulnerable. Unplaced all eight starts and difficult to enthuse.
5th	4 5th (4) (6/1 +14%) Mr Pc	6 6/1(+14%)	(4) Mr Pc 6/1, One win from 26 Flat runs. 9/1, fourth of 6 in minor event at this course (6f, firm) 4 days ago. Likely to come up short once more. Behind Master Sully when fourth here on Friday; back in trip with blinkers refitted today.
6th	1 6th (1) (25/1 +0%) Alya's Gold Award	25 25/1(+0%)	(1) Alya's Gold Award 25/1, Poor filly. 20/1, first run since leaving Robert Stephens when last of 7 in handicap at Leicester (6f, good) 7 days ago, lost all chance at start. Hood back on. Best to look elsewhere. Started very slowly on recent stable debut and now 0-13, but may yet get back on track.

LTO Selection:

ARZAAK hasn't won a race since 2020 but the nine-year-old went mighty close last month with a neck third here under today's jockey, and it could be folly to write off the only C&D winner in the field. Master Sully is the best of these on official ratings and has every chance if he can repeat his C&D second, but he will need to get motoring a little earlier in this field. Notre Maison is an intriguing contender if the cheekpieces help her to stay focussed.

MASTER SULLY is no winning machine but that remark applies to all of these (the six runners have collectively won just half-a-dozen times from a combined 167 appearances) and a reproduction of his C&D near-miss last month would almost certainly be good enough to see him home in front. That said, if the first-time cheekpieces bring about some improvement in Notre Maison she will surely be involved in the finish, while the 9-y-o Arzaak also merits respect.

After two fairly good efforts at Bath, NOTRE MAISON gets the nod in the hope she responds well to the addition of cheekpieces.

14:50 Brighton Stakes (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Southwell Stakes (Class 5) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (0.67/1 +51%) Johnny James	0.67 0.67/1(+51%)	(1) Johnny James 0.67/1, 8/1, won 9-runner maiden at Catterick (6f, good to firm) on debut 11 days ago, driven out. Has to concede weight all round but he can do better still and looks the one to beat. Solid start when 6f Catterick winner; bred to take well to AW; good chance despite penalty.
2	11 2nd (11) (4/1 +0%) Kitten Gloves	4 4/1(+0%)	(11) Kitten Gloves 4/1, Twice-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, didn't enjoy a clear run when fifth of 12 in minor event (9/4) at Kempton (7f) 20 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and not discounted. Kept on well for a late 2nd on 6f debut; disappointing over 7f since; has work to do.
3	3 3rd (3) (8.5/1 +47%) Macho Mania	8.5 8.5/1(+47%)	(3) Macho Mania 8.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Blinkered for 1st time, last of 11 in handicap at Haydock (6f, good to firm, 33/1) 17 days ago. Good 6f AW novice form as 2yo; beaten out of sight in 2 turf runs this year.
4	5 4th (5) (33/1 -50%) Whiskey Priest	33 33/1(-50%)	(5) Whiskey Priest 33/1, Twice-raced maiden. Eighth of 11 in minor event at Doncaster (6f, good to firm, 50/1) 24 days ago, slowly away. Lots more is needed. Signs of ability in 6f events on turf; needs more switched to AW; handicaps beckon.
5th	9 5th (9) (40/1 -100%) Manila Style	40 40/1(-100%)	(9) Manila Style 40/1, 2,500 gns yearling, Aclaim gelding. Half-brother to 7f-9f winner Don't Cry For Me. Dam, 1m winner, half-sister to high-class winner up to 6.5f Equiano. Betting can prove an accurate indicator. Bred to go a bit but the chances are that he will come on plenty for the run.
6th	10 6th (10) (80/1 -264%) Ski Angel	80 80/1(-264%)	(10) Ski Angel 80/1, Twice-raced maiden. 15/2, eighth of 9 in minor event at Pontefract (5f, good) 18 days ago. Back up in trip with work to do. Beaten 10l+ in two turf starts at 6f and 5f; best left until handicapping.
7th	8 7th (8) (50/1 +38%) Lil Wade	50 50/1(+38%)	(8) Lil Wade 50/1, Last of 11 in minor event at Doncaster (6f, good to firm, 150/1) on debut 24 days ago. 150-1 for Doncaster debut (6f) when last of 11; one for further down the line.
8th	6 8th (6) (11/1 -69%) Belo Horizonte	11 11/1(-69%)	(6) Belo Horizonte 11/1, 37,000 gns foal, Rajasinghe gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to 6f-7f winner Van Ellis and 1¼m-1½m winner Soto Sizzler (both smart) out of useful 10.4f-1½m winner (stayed 1¾m) Jalousie. Market can guide. Dam half-sister to smart types; mixed messages from pedigree; worth market check.
9th	7 9th (7) (125/1 -56%) De La Hoya	125 125/1(-56%)	(7) De La Hoya 125/1, Twice-raced maiden. Ninth of 11 in minor event at Doncaster (6f, good to firm, 150/1) 24 days ago. Nothing doing in two 6f events, over C&D and on turf; handicaps are the obvious next move.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (8/1 -45%) Victory Flagship	8 8/1(-45%)	(2) Victory Flagship 8/1, Twice-raced maiden. 11/4, only fourth of 7 in maiden at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) 39 days ago. Up in trip now though so not ruled out. Both runs at 5f on turf; did not look the finished article on latest; new trip and surface.

LTO Selection:

JOHNNY JAMES accounted for a useful rival when winning on his belated racecourse debut at Catterick 11 days ago and the son of Equiano merits plenty of respect on the back of that performance. Victory Flagship has not been beaten far on either of his two previous starts and is likely to be in the mix once again. Kitten Gloves disappointed last time but is a player based on her debut effort at Wolverhampton.

JOHNNY JAMES has to concede weight all round but he holds the clear edge on his debut-winning form at Catterick so gets the nod in a novice where lots arrive with question marks against them. Sidney's Son also has the form to play a part and rates second best ahead of Kitten Gloves, who should be in the mix if first-time cheekpieces have the desired effect.

This can go to JOHNNY JAMES after his promising debut win on turf. Next best is Victory Flagship.

15:00 Southwell Stakes (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:10 Salisbury Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (9/1 +18%) Lahina Bay	9 9/1(+18%)	(7) Lahina Bay 9/1, Modest maiden. One of her better efforts when third of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) on reappearance 12 days ago. Claims if in similar form. Modest handicap form as 2yo; encouraging return over 6f on AW; up in grade.
2	6 2nd (6) (25/1 -79%) Katar	25 25/1(-79%)	(6) Katar 25/1, Fair form at best. 10/1 and blinkered first time, bit below form eighth of 13 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 23 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Craig Lidster. Not out of it on AW form over the winter but hasn't maintained that level; new yard.
3	2 3rd (2) (33/1 -267%) Vinaka	33 33/1(-267%)	(2) Vinaka 33/1, Best effort in 3 outings at 2 for Roger Teal when third over 7f at Wolverhampton in September. Switches to handicap company on reappearance for new stable. Betting should guide. Showed ability as 2yo; this level will suit better but off since October; new yard.
4	1 4th (1) (4/1 +20%) Muy Muy Guapo	4 4/1(+20%)	(1) Muy Muy Guapo 4/1, Fair maiden. 20/1, below form tenth of 16 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good) 25 days ago, left poorly placed. Drops into 0-65 company for the first time here. Not lived up to handicap mark in four runs this year; stiff 6f can suit but needs a leg up.
4	3 4th (3) (6/1 -20%) Jimmy Lifestyle	6 6/1(-20%)	(3) Jimmy Lifestyle 6/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 12/1, fifth of 11 in novice at Kempton (7f) 20 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Interesting runner. Not thrown in for handicap debut but bred to do better and yard having a great spell.
6th	8 6th (8) (40/1 -60%) Duisker	40 40/1(-60%)	(8) Duisker 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 12 in novice at Kempton (7f) 20 days ago. Tongue strap on first time. Makes handicap debut. One to keep a close eye on in the betting. Big prices, modest form at 1m2f/1m/7f; worth market check off lowly mark on handicap debut.
7th	4 7th (4) (1/1 +33%) Princess Naomi	1 1/1(+33%)	(4) Princess Naomi 1/1, Won at Bath in April and runner-up both outings since, latterly in 11-runner race over C&D. Likely to give another good account under Oisin Murphy. In very good form and her C&D second in May has worked out well; Oisin Murphy up; solid.
8th	5 8th (5) (7.5/1 +6%) Kodi Noir	7.5 7.5/1(+6%)	(5) Kodi Noir 7.5/1, Maiden winner in Ireland at 2 but struggled later in the season. 33/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap at Sligo (5.7f, soft) on reappearance in April (final start for Adrian Murray). Hood back on. Worth a betting check now setting out for new trainer Alice Haynes. Won 6f maiden at Fairyhouse in July; nothing comparable since; hard to fathom for new yard.
9th	9 9th (9) (80/1 -60%) Hiya Hiya	80 80/1(-60%)	(9) Hiya Hiya 80/1, Poor form in 7 outings on AW. 18/1, sixth of 7 in classified event at Wolverhampton (6f) when last seen in January. First run for yard after leaving Joseph Parr. All races on AW, not showing much off lowly marks in handicaps for previous yard.

LTO Selection:

PRINCESS NAOMI wasn't beaten far when she was second over C&D 26 days ago and, given the form has been boosted by the winner going in again since, she rates as a serious player off the same mark. Jimmy Lifestyle runs for a yard that traditionally does well here and is another to carefully monitor in the betting, while Lahina Bay also showed promise on her return from a break and warrants consideration too.

PRINCESS NAOMI is the most solid option here and is taken to strike under Oisin Murphy. Lahina Bay was a creditable third on her Lingfield reappearance and should be in the shake-up if showing up in similar form. Duisker and Jimmy Lifestyle are handicap newcomers to keep an eye on in the betting.

Well-connected handicap newcomer Jimmy Lifestyle is respected but PRINCESS NAOMI (nap) has a solid chance on her recent C&D second.

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

15:20 Brighton Stakes (Class 6) 12f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (0.29/1 +28%) Greek Giant	0.29 0.29/1(+28%)	(2) Greek Giant 0.29/1, Modest gelding. Career best when winning 12-runner minor event (10/11) at Lingfield (12f, AW) 7 days ago, impressively. It'll be disappointing should he fail to deliver the goods once more. Won readily by 5l in this grade at Lingfield a week ago; excellent chance for quick double.
2	4 2nd (4) (4.5/1 -20%) Optik	4.5 4.5/1(-20%)	(4) Optik 4.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Second of 8 in handicap (9/2) at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 21 days ago, not ideally placed. Appears to be now getting the hang of things and he's the one most likely to make a race of it with Greek Giant. Stayed on for second when upped to 1m4f for recent AW handicap; still low mileage.
3	3 3rd (3) (9/1 -13%) Angel De Luz	9 9/1(-13%)	(3) Angel De Luz 9/1, Modest filly. 9/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Leicester (10f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time and she will need to raise her game in order to trouble Greek Giant. Respectable fifth in recent 1m2f handicap; possibilities if stamina holds out here.
4	1 4th (1) (28/1 +0%) Clooney	28 28/1(+0%)	(1) Clooney 28/1, Modest gelding. Creditable 8½ lengths seventh of 12 to Greek Giant in minor event (33/1) at Lingfield (12f, AW) 7 days ago. Clearly has work to do. 11-race maiden who was over 8l behind Greek Giant at Lingfield a week ago.

LTO Selection:

Now that the penny has dropped for GREEK GIANT after an impressive success at Lingfield last week, he is taken to follow up for his in-form connections. The son of Teofilo remains unexposed at the trip and he is preferred to Angel De Luz and Optik, who must hold every chance if building upon a strong runner-up effort at Wolverhampton.

The step up to this trip sparked improvement in GREEK GIANT at Lingfield last week where he landed a classified event with minimum fuss. On that evidence, he is one to keep on side and should prove hard to beat. Optik is preferred to Angel de Luz for forecast purposes.

Ed Dunlop's 3yo GREEK GIANT looked too good for this level when darting clear to justify odds-on favouritism at Lingfield a week ago.

15:20 Brighton Stakes (Class 6) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (18/1 -29%) Swift Lioness	18 18/1(-29%)	(8) Swift Lioness 18/1, 4/1, last of 4 in handicap at Windsor (10f, heavy) 50 days ago. Dual winner at 2 yrs so she can't be written off. Two 2yo wins; well beaten over 1m2f on her return; this should be more suitable.
2	1 2nd (1) (6/1 -50%) Acotango	6 6/1(-50%)	(1) Acotango 6/1, 11/4, ninth of 11 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good) 24 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Should go well if shrugging off latest effort. AW winner last year; strong form when second on return; excuse latest; capable of better.
3	2 3rd (2) (5.5/1 +50%) Come Together	5.5 5.5/1(+50%)	(2) Come Together 5.5/1, Lightly-raced winner. Last of 11 in handicap at Goodwood (8f, good to firm, 5/1) 18 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Needs to bounce back. Three modest turf runs but won a Tapeta novice in good style on sole AW run; blinkers now.
4	6 4th (6) (6.5/1 -30%) Garrick Painter	6.5 6.5/1(-30%)	(6) Garrick Painter 6.5/1, Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Kempton in February. 4/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Goodwood (8f, good to soft) 39 days ago. Makes tapeta debut with bounce back required. Couldn't land a blow in a good Goodwood handicap last month; still capable of better.
5th	3 5th (3) (4/1 +20%) Band Of Steel	4 4/1(+20%)	(3) Band Of Steel 4/1, Lightly-raced winner. 50/1, well-beaten eighth of 9 to Flying Honours in Zetland Stakes at Newmarket (10f, good). Off 8 months. Hood/tongue strap on 1st time. Makes handicap debut with more needed. Out of depth when last seen but promising on AW before; accessories added for h'cap debut.
6th	4 6th (4) (5.5/1 -10%) Metahorse	5.5 5.5/1(-10%)	(4) Metahorse 5.5/1, Good fifth of 10 in handicap (8/1) at York (7.9f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. On the upgrade recently so merits serious consideration off a 2 lb lower mark. Two wins over shorter last summer; handicapper on top since; AW debut.
7th	10 7th (10) (33/1 -50%) Inspirited	33 33/1(-50%)	(10) Inspirited 33/1, Lightly-raced winner. 9/1, second of 4 in handicap at Redcar (8f, good to soft) 40 days ago, flattered by proximity. Makes tapeta debut. Still needs a couple of these to falter. Ended 2yo campaign with a win and bumped into a good thing on return; remains unexposed.
8th	7 8th (7) (7/1 +42%) Little Edi	7 7/1(+42%)	(7) Little Edi 7/1, Latest win at Kempton in February. Creditable third of 7 in handicap (9/1) at this course (7.1f) 33 days ago. One for the shortlist. Good record on AW but he'll need improvement for the new trip to defy this mark.
9th	11 9th (11) (5.5/1 +54%) Nights Over Egypt	5.5 5.5/1(+54%)	(11) Nights Over Egypt 5.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 8 in handicap at Doncaster (10.2f, heavy, 11/1) 72 days ago. Back down in trip. Makes tapeta debut. Others appeal more. Ran well on nursery debut in October; less good on his return; others are more appealing.
10th	9 10th (9) (25/1 -108%) Story Of Peace	25 25/1(-108%)	(9) Story Of Peace 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 10/1, seventh of 12 in minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 21 days ago. Makes handicap debut with more required. Second at Leicester last month (7f, soft); less good last time; opening mark looks tough.

LTO Selection:

TRIP TO ROME had plenty in hand when winning over 7f at Kempton last month and, having finished a close second on unfavourable terms over C&D on his penultimate start, there is good reason to expect the gelding to cope with a workable mark on his handicap debut. Band Of Steel faced an uphill task in the Zetland Stakes last time and is respected now dropped in class. Little Edi can also go well if he copes with stepping up in trip.

METAHORSE has been shown some respite by the handicapper so is worth siding with to get back to winning ways in a race where a number arrive on something of a retrieval mission. That can't be said of Trip To Rome though and Ed Dunlop's recent Kempton scorer rates a big danger. Course third Little Edi appeals as the pick of the rest.

He needs to bounce back from a poor run last time but ACOTANGO's earlier Haydock second strongly suggests he's still well treated.

15:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:40 Salisbury Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (1.25/1 -4%) Equatorial	1.25 1.25/1(-4%)	(4) Equatorial 1.25/1, Plenty of promise when runner-up in maiden at Doncaster and novice at Newbury (both 7f) this spring. Likely capable of better again and the one to beat here. Runner-up in 7f contests at Doncaster and Newbury; winner waiting to happen.
2	6 2nd (6) (3.33/1 +5%) Jimmy Frankham	3.33 3.33/1(+5%)	(6) Jimmy Frankham 3.33/1, £70,000 Expert Eye half-brother to 7f winner Dutch Story and useful winner up to 7f Admiral Nelson. The booking of William Buick for this newcomer takes the eye. £70,000 yearling; by Expert Eye; market instructive on debut.
3	3 3rd (3) (14/1 +36%) Daahes	14 14/1(+36%)	(3) Daahes 14/1, Better effort at 2 when sixth of 10 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good) in September. Likely capable of better again. Nicely bred colt who could easily improve further; makes seasonal debut.
4	7 4th (7) (2.5/1 +17%) Lion Tamer	2.5 2.5/1(+17%)	(7) Lion Tamer 2.5/1, Fairly useful form. Bumped into a smart prospect when second at Chelmsford (1m) 19 days ago. Bold show looks assured. Ran respectably behind a smart prospect on latest AW start; major contender.
5th	8 5th (8) (9/1 +36%) Lisboa	9 9/1(+36%)	(8) Lisboa 9/1, Showed a fair level of ability on the first of 2 outings over 7f last July. Not seen since. Stablemate of Lion Tamer. Unexposed but betting perhaps the best guide to expectations on this return to action. Raced twice last July; interesting on debut effort (behind Chaldean).
6th	9 6th (9) (40/1 +60%) Mathematician	40 40/1(+60%)	(9) Mathematician 40/1, Twice-raced maiden. 66/1, sixth of 11 in novice at Chelmsford (1m) 19 days ago. Type to better at some point but Equatorial looks the stable first string here. Has plenty to find on his 1m AW efforts.
7th	5 7th (5) (80/1 -60%) Island Luck	80 80/1(-60%)	(5) Island Luck 80/1, Twice-raced maiden. 40/1, eighth of 10 in novice at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) 11 days ago. Likely more one for handicaps after this. Down the field in both outings.
8th	11 8th (11) (125/1 -89%) Flame Queen	125 125/1(-89%)	(11) Flame Queen 125/1, 25/1, tenth of 12 in novice at Windsor (6f, good to firm) on debut 8 days ago, not clear run. Should have more to offer. Unconvincing debut in 6f contest at Windsor last week.
9th	1 9th (1) (200/1 -203%) Fishermans Cottage	200 200/1(-203%)	(1) Fishermans Cottage 200/1, Brother to 6f/7f winner Diamond Cottage, closely related to winner up to 6f Showmethewayavrilo and half-brother to 5f/5.7f winner Coronation Cottage. Wears hood. Betting should guide on belated debut. Wears hood on belated debut; pedigree suggests he's a handicap prospect.
10th	2 10th (2) (200/1 +0%) Pearl Beauty	200 200/1(+0%)	(2) Pearl Beauty 200/1, No show in 2 bumpers and a 6f Lingfield novice. Big outsider. Has dismal form claims.

LTO Selection:

Although both Equatorial and Lion Tamer finished second last time out, they were beaten four and six lengths respectively and they may have to give way to the once-raced TALIS EVOLVERE. Third on his only start as a juvenile at Nottingham, the winner franked the form when taking the Group 3 Dick Poole Stakes here last September and, although not seen this year, his stable is in good form.

This may develop into a straight fight between EQUATORIAL and Lion Tamer, with a narrow preference for the former on the back of 2 promising runner-up efforts this spring. Talis Evolvere showed promise on his debut last summer and may prove best of the remainder unless the betting vibes are strong surrounding Owen Burrows newcomer Jimmy Frankham, the mount of William Buick.

Judged on his second-place finishes, EQUATORIAL looks capable of winning a race of this nature. Lion Tamer is second choice.

15:40 Salisbury Stakes (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:50 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (2.75/1 -22%) Mickey Mongoose	2.75 2.75/1(-22%)	(2) Mickey Mongoose 2.75/1, Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap (15/2) at Carlisle (9f, good to soft) 12 days ago, slowly away. One to consider off the same mark. Kept on well for fourth at Carlisle recently and has travelled from Yorkshire for this.
2	4 2nd (4) (3.5/1 -5%) Twilight Guest	3.5 3.5/1(-5%)	(4) Twilight Guest 3.5/1, 13/2 and visored for 1st time, bit below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to firm) 12 days ago. This trip promises to be more suitable and he's a leading contender. Cheekpieces back on. Placed over over 1m last month; below form when upped to 11.5f recently; now 0-9.
3	5 3rd (5) (6.5/1 +19%) Gilded Moon	6.5 6.5/1(+19%)	(5) Gilded Moon 6.5/1, Winner at Lingfield in January. Last of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 12/1). Off 127 days and will need to resume from a break with an improved display if she's to emerge on top here. AW winner in January but two lesser efforts followed; back on turf after four-month break.
4	3 4th (3) (2.25/1 +25%) Deed Pole	2.25 2.25/1(+25%)	(3) Deed Pole 2.25/1, 9/2, good third of 8 in handicap at this course (7f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Significantly back up in trip and likely to be in the thick of things once again. Made the frame in all six handicaps (7f-9.4f); tries a new trip today.
5th	1 5th (1) (5/1 +17%) Superstar Dj	5 5/1(+17%)	(1) Superstar Dj 5/1, Ninth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 9/2) 49 days ago, reportedly bled. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Others make more appeal. Had excuses for both down-the-field runs in April; might bounce back here; new headgear.

LTO Selection:

An eye-catcher when staying on late from off the pace here over shorter last time out, DEED POLE looks just the type that will excel over this distance. The three-year-old remains a maiden through nine starts, but this looks like as good an opportunity as any and he should have too much for Mickey Mongoose and Superstar Dj, who is in need of a revival in form.

TWILIGHT GUEST's stamina was seemingly stretched upped to 11.5f in a first-time visor at Yarmouth recently and, with the drop to this intermediate trip likely to be in his favour and cheekpieces refitted (placed both previous starts in this headgear), he could be the answer. Deed Pole was a close-up third over 7f here a fortnight ago, shaping as though worth another try at this sort of trip, and he is marginally second choice ahead of Mickey Mongoose.

Northern raider MICKEY MONGOOSE has been shaping as though his turn might be near and gets the vote.

15:50 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (16/1 -45%) Star Zinc	16 16/1(-45%)	(7) Star Zinc 16/1, Eleventh of 12 in handicap (20/1) at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Others more persuasive. Has not matched last year's best in two runs for new yard; down in weights; check betting.
2	1 2nd (1) (6.5/1 -18%) Love Your Work	6.5 6.5/1(-18%)	(1) Love Your Work 6.5/1, 5-time C&D winner. Respectable third of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 22/1), not ideally placed. Off 102 days. Significantly back up in trip. Makes plenty of appeal. Conditions no problem and he's on a handy mark; one to consider.
3	5 3rd (5) (5/1 +64%) Nasim	5 5/1(+64%)	(5) Nasim 5/1, C&D winner. 11/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, good to firm) 9 days ago, not knocked about. Back down in trip. Eyeshields on 1st time, blinkers on 1st time. MIght bounce back. Often slowly away but really blew the start latest; capable but carries a degree of risk.
4	9 4th (9) (4.5/1 +25%) King Of York	4.5 4.5/1(+25%)	(9) King Of York 4.5/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, ninth of 11 in handicap (12/1) at Doncaster (8f, good to firm) 11 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Form dipped in this headgear last time but he'd been threatening beforehand; shortlisted.
5th	13 5th (13) (20/1 -25%) War Defender	20 20/1(-25%)	(13) War Defender 20/1, C&D winner. Seventh of 9 in handicap at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm, 28/1) 13 days ago, very slowly away. Others make more appeal. Down in the weights but it's been a struggle this year; enough to prove.
6th	11 6th (11) (12/1 -33%) Big Bear Hug	12 12/1(-33%)	(11) Big Bear Hug 12/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. 11/4, won 5-runner handicap at Leicester (8.2f, heavy) 31 days ago, well positioned. Makes tapeta debut. Not taken lightly. 14th time lucky when landing a small-field event at Leicester last month; this is tougher.
7th	12 7th (12) (50/1 -257%) Hezahunk	50 50/1(-257%)	(12) Hezahunk 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 8 in minor event (11/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f), possibly amiss. Off 13 months. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Something to prove. Absent since a poor run on his handicap debut 13 months ago; up in trip for return.
8th	14 8th (14) (8/1 +33%) Written Broadcast	8 8/1(+33%)	(14) Written Broadcast 8/1, Course winner. 3 wins from 15 runs this year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in May. Third of 4 in claimer (5/2) at Catterick (7f, good to firm) 11 days ago. Should give another good account. Return to AW will be in his favour; respected, for all that he's usually seen in Class 6.
9th	2 9th (2) (11/1 -38%) Sharvara	11 11/1(-38%)	(2) Sharvara 11/1, 8/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, seventh of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Return to AW should help. 2 best runs for new yard have come over 7f at Wolverhampton; lenient mark if back to best.
10th	4 10th (4) (8/1 +27%) Cosmos Raj	8 8/1(+27%)	(4) Cosmos Raj 8/1, Fourth of 7 in handicap at Ripon (9.8f, good to firm, 15/2) 12 days ago. Chance on old form but draw isn't ideal. Dropping down the weights and latest run offered hope; 0-7 on AW but handles Tapeta.
11th	6 11th (6) (6/1 +20%) Bushfire	6 6/1(+20%)	(6) Bushfire 6/1, Sixth of 7 in handicap at Ripon (9.8f, heavy, 7/2) 32 days ago. Might well have needed that run and could show more here. Placed twice on Tapeta in late 2022 for this yard; low-key return to action last month.
12th	3 12th (3) (18/1 -50%) Abnaa	18 18/1(-50%)	(3) Abnaa 18/1, Course winner. 3 wins from 12 runs this year. 18/1, last of 6 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 35 days ago. Now below last winning mark but not threatening to capitalise. Dangerous on this year's best AW form but he's gone off the boil more recently.
13th	10 13th (10) (40/1 -122%) The Nail Gunner	40 40/1(-122%)	(10) The Nail Gunner 40/1, Respectable sixth of 13 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 7/1) 48 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Ivan Furtado. Not completely dismissed. All wins over 6f at Wolverhampton; back up in trip for his stable debut.
14th	8 14th (8) (22/1 -10%) Eminent Hipster	22 22/1(-10%)	(8) Eminent Hipster 22/1, 5/1, fourth of 6 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy) 31 days ago. Questions to answer at the moment. Dropped a long way in the weights but hasn't really looked like capitalising; others safer.

LTO Selection:

BIG BEAR HUG has held her form since she returned to action and, having shown tenacity to win at Leicester last month, she is an appealing option to register back-to-back wins off just 2lb higher. The switch in surfaces is a slight concern given she is unproven on Tapeta, which creates hope for any faithful supporters of Written Broadcast, who can be expected to be thereabouts despite yet to be successful over this trip. Love Your Work completes the shortlist.

LOVE YOUR WORK shaped well over a trip short of his optimum at Newcastle when last seen and he now has his ideal conditions after a break, so he gets the nod ahead of the likeable Written Broadcast. Bushfire is likely to come on for his reappearance, so he's of interest from a handy mark.

Love Your Work is a contender back from a break but BUSHFIRE can leave last month's turf reappearance behind him.

16:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:10 Salisbury Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (2.75/1 +0%) D Day Odette	2.75 2.75/1(+0%)	(1) D Day Odette 2.75/1, Winner at Lingfield in January. Third of 7 in handicap at Brighton (11.9f, good to firm, 10/3) 21 days ago, left poorly placed. Significantly back down in trip and not ruled out. Campaigned over middle distances this year (1m2f winner) but has respectable 1m form.
2	2 2nd (2) (4/1 +43%) New Heights	4 4/1(+43%)	(2) New Heights 4/1, 6/1, fourth of 7 in handicap at Sandown (9f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Dropped to a handy mark so needs considering. Defied a 2lb higher mark at Sandown last July; major chance if back to that form.
3	3 3rd (3) (1.5/1 +33%) Lordsbridge Girl	1.5 1.5/1(+33%)	(3) Lordsbridge Girl 1.5/1, 2 wins from 4 runs this year. Latest win at Lingfield in January. 13/8, third of 7 in handicap at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) 5 days ago, needing stiffer test. Big shout back up in trip. Has a progressive record over 1m and looks interesting back at this distance.
4	4 4th (4) (6/1 -50%) Confils	6 6/1(-50%)	(4) Confils 6/1, 2 wins from 4 runs this year. 2/1, career best when winning 6-runner handicap at Brighton (8f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Not taken lightly despite a 3 lb rise. Back in top form last month, winning twice at Brighton; warrants respect.
5th	5 5th (5) (10/1 -25%) Alyara	10 10/1(-25%)	(5) Alyara 10/1, Below form fifth of 11 in handicap at Chepstow (8.1f, good to firm, 5/1) 28 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. Ideal time seems to be later on; both wins in the month of August.
6th	6 6th (6) (25/1 +0%) Ascraeus	25 25/1(+0%)	(6) Ascraeus 25/1, Probably needed the run after 4 months off when sixth of 9 in minor event at Chelmsford City (10f, 40/1), racing closer to pace than ideal. Visor back on but no easy task in bid to land a hat-trick in this event from 5 lb out of the handicap. Far from consistent but has won this race for the last two years.

LTO Selection:

Although Ascraeus runs from 5lb out of the handicap, she has won both runnings of this race and that makes her difficult to ignore. She could go well, but preference is for the hat-trick seeking CONFILS, who is upped in class after wins at Brighton but is happier than some of these on the forecast quick ground. Lordsbridge Girl is another to consider after being denied a clear run when third at Yarmouth.

LORDSBRIDGE GIRL is enjoying a good year and can bag a third success now stepped up in trip after finding 7f on the sharp side when third at Yarmouth last time out. Confils is feared most on the back of her recent Brighton win, with D Day Odette another who can have a say in an open handicap.

Preference is for LORDSBRIDGE GIRL who may well have more to offer back up in trip. Confils is second choice.

16:10 Salisbury Handicap (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:20 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (1.1/1 -21%) Panning For Gold	1.1 1.1/1(-21%)	(1) Panning For Gold 1.1/1, Career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Yarmouth (8f, good to firm, 16/1) 5 days ago, bit in hand. Type to go on improving and very much the one to beat under a penalty. Surged forward to win readily at Yarmouth on Thursday; commands respect under penalty.
2	5 2nd (5) (4/1 +20%) Billaki Mou	4 4/1(+20%)	(5) Billaki Mou 4/1, Creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 11/4) 7 days ago. Visor replaces blinkers. Ran quite well over 7f on AW last week; a possible if boosted by headgear switch.
3	8 3rd (8) (20/1 +0%) Athene's Kiss	20 20/1(+0%)	(8) Athene's Kiss 20/1, Creditable eighth of 14 in handicap (16/1) at Bath (10.2f, good to firm) 27 days ago. Back down in trip with blinkers replacing cheekpieces. Ran quite well on handicap debut (1m); safely held since (1m2f); headgear switched today.
4	4 4th (4) (22/1 -10%) Native Melody	22 22/1(-10%)	(4) Native Melody 22/1, Fifth of 7 in handicap at Bath (10.2f, firm, 28/1) 18 days ago. Back down in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Safely held last time but has a shout if judged on her AW runs two starts ago.
5th	2 5th (2) (6/1 +14%) Kohana Breeze	6 6/1(+14%)	(2) Kohana Breeze 6/1, 18/1, bit below form sixth of 12 in handicap at Carlisle (9f, good to soft) 12 days ago. looking temperamental in the process. Unplaced in all four handicaps but last month's Bath seventh wasn't a bad run; considered.
6th	3 6th (3) (7/1 +13%) Lady Clemmie	7 7/1(+13%)	(3) Lady Clemmie 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 33/1 and blinkered for first time, respectable seventh of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Back down in trip, which will probably suit given she was keen on that occasion. Soundly beaten in first two handicaps (1m/1m2f); needs to take a good step forward.
7th	7 7th (7) (14/1 +22%) Deep Spirit	14 14/1(+22%)	(7) Deep Spirit 14/1, Latest eighth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f, good to firm, 33/1) 21 days ago easy to excuse given she didn't not much room. Others still more persuasive, though. Met a lot of traffic when midfield here last time; can go well with better luck this time.
8th	9 8th (9) (50/1 -25%) Spanish Storm	50 50/1(-25%)	(9) Spanish Storm 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 9 in minor event at Windsor (8.1f, soft, 150/1) 43 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Yet to show any significant promise but has basement mark for today's handicap debut.
9th	6 9th (6) (22/1 -83%) Saratoga Spirit	22 22/1(-83%)	(6) Saratoga Spirit 22/1, Thirteenth of 14 in handicap (16/1) at Bath (10.2f, good to firm) 27 days ago, not much room and unable to recover. Easy to forgive that effort and she's back in trip. Has disappointed in two 1m2f handicaps this spring; may benefit from this drop back to 1m.

LTO Selection:

PANNING FOR GOLD took a big step forward when getting off the mark over a mile at Yarmouth last week and the son of Galileo Gold is hard to oppose here, despite carrying a 6lb penalty. Kohana Breeze has shown some promise on her last couple of starts and may prove to be the main threat to the selection, ahead of Native Melody and Billaki Mou.

PANNING FOR GOLD left his AW form trailing in his wake when making second handicap start a winning one at Yarmouth on Thursday. With the prospect of more to come, he's hard to get away from under a penalty, Saratoga Spirit and Billaki Mou can also figure.

It's hard to see beyond PANNING FOR GOLD who seized control pretty quickly inside the final furlong at Yarmouth on Thursday.

16:20 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:35 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (4.5/1 -29%) Mr Fustic	4.5 4.5/1(-29%)	(4) Mr Fustic 4.5/1, 5/1, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Kempton (8f) 41 days ago, well on top finish. 3 lb rise fair enough and it's not hard to envisage him going well again. Battled well to win at Kempton last month and this return to Tapeta will suit.
2	12 2nd (12) (12/1 -20%) Barney's Angel	12 12/1(-20%)	(12) Barney's Angel 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable third of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 7/2) 29 days ago. Should pick up a race before long. Placed over 7f here on seasonal/handicap debut and has since run well over 8.6f; a player.
3	2 3rd (2) (2/1 +33%) Vitralite	2 2/1(+33%)	(2) Vitralite 2/1, Two wins from 4 runs this year, the latest at Yarmouth in April. Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap (11/4) at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Shortlist material. 2-4 since returning from Hong Kong and today's return to Tapata ought to suit.
4	5 4th (5) (20/1 -43%) Elshaameq	20 20/1(-43%)	(5) Elshaameq 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 14 in handicap at Wetherby (10f, good to firm, 16/1) 28 days ago, folding. Now tried in a hood/tongue strap and worth noting that his sole previous AW start resulted in his best effort to date. Well beaten on last month's handicap debut; back in trip with headgear added here.
5th	1 5th (1) (33/1 -106%) Give It Some Teddy	33 33/1(-106%)	(1) Give It Some Teddy 33/1, Seventh of 10 in handicap (14/1) at Thirsk (8f, good) 24 days ago, badly hampered. Down another 2 lb but he hasn't managed to match anything like his peak turf form in 4 previous starts on the AW. Yet to hit top gear this season but on a workable mark for this rare AW start.
6th	13 6th (13) (5.5/1 +35%) Kodebreaker	5.5 5.5/1(+35%)	(13) Kodebreaker 5.5/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in March. Creditable third of 11 in handicap at Redcar (8f, good to firm, 4/1) 14 days ago. Can make his presence felt. Very consistent 4yo who has won twice here this year (7f/1m); probably in the mix again.
7th	10 7th (10) (6.5/1 +35%) Le Reveur	6.5 6.5/1(+35%)	(10) Le Reveur 6.5/1, Unreliable sort. 11/1, bit below form fourth of 12 in handicap at Newbury (8f, good to firm) 25 days ago. Lurking on an attractive mark and possibilities if he puts his best foot forward. Ran quite well on seasonal debut and remains on a good mark; might be the answer.
8th	7 8th (7) (11/1 +21%) Kaaranah	11 11/1(+21%)	(7) Kaaranah 11/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW, 17/2) 35 days ago. Probably best to look elsewhere. Hasn't fired on any of three appearances this year; considered only if lively in betting.
9th	11 9th (11) (10/1 +38%) Grangeclare View	10 10/1(+38%)	(11) Grangeclare View 10/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Bit below form sixth of 15 in handicap (18/1) at Pontefract (8f, heavy) 63 days ago. Not without each-way hope. Ran okay on turf in April and is on workable mark for AW return but others appeal more.
10th	3 10th (3) (33/1 -32%) Watermelon Sugar	33 33/1(-32%)	(3) Watermelon Sugar 33/1, Course winner. 40/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 31 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Needs to better his recent efforts but is well handicapped for this first attempt at 1m.
11th	8 11th (8) (50/1 -317%) Cabinet Maker	50 50/1(-317%)	(8) Cabinet Maker 50/1, 7/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) when last seen in December. Back down in trip and minor place money is probably the best outcome his connections can hope for on this occasion. Triple Polytrack winner last summer but out of form when last seen in the autumn.
12th	14 12th (14) (100/1 +20%) Straitouttacompton	100 100/1(+20%)	(14) Straitouttacompton 100/1, Four-time C&D winner but it's been 22 runs since last win in 2021. Last of 7 in handicap (100/1) at this course (5f) 33 days ago and now moves back up in trip. 6 lb 'wrong' at the weights. 0-15 for current stable since the autumn and can't be recommended from out of the weights.
13th	9 13th (9) (25/1 +24%) Bond Boy	25 25/1(+24%)	(9) Bond Boy 25/1, Three wins from 12 runs this year. Ninth of 13 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 33/1) 36 days ago. Visor back on and he needs to bounce back in a major way. Out of form in recent weeks and needs to turn things around.

LTO Selection:

Mr Fustic won with a determined effort at Kempton last month and rates a player off just 3lb higher, while Vitralite is taken seriously given he has won two of his four starts since returning to the UK after a stint in Hong Kong and still looks attractively weighted in comparison to his past ratings. However, the consistent KODEBREAKER seems to come alive on this surface and could be hard to beat off just 3lb higher than his last winning mark.

Though a 7-y-o, VITRALITE is unexposed on the all-weather and was successful at Chelmsford in April before following up in good style at Yarmouth later that month. He could be the answer with Ben Curtis doing the steering. The consistent Kodebreaker has continued to knock on the door since landing a C&D handicap off 3 lb lower in March and is feared most ahead of Mr Fustic. Among those likely to go off at bigger prices, Elshaameq is worth a second look.

After shaping well on his seasonal debut at Newbury, LE REVEUR can go well off his current mark if that run has brought him on.

16:35 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:40 Salisbury Maiden (Class 5) 12f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (2/1 +0%) Roaring Legend	2 2/1(+0%)	(5) Roaring Legend 2/1, Lightly-raced gelding. Respectable second of 7 in handicap (9/2) at Ripon (9.8f, good to firm) 23 days ago, no match for winner. Up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Likely to be on the premises. Consistent sort; gives the impression he'll benefit from the new trip and headgear.
2	3 2nd (3) (4.5/1 -125%) Liable	4.5 4.5/1(-125%)	(3) Liable 4.5/1, Promising type. Third of 5 in maiden at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to firm, 13/2) 12 days ago. More to come and key player here. Nicely bred; finished third at Yarmouth last time; should improve further; respected.
3	8 3rd (8) (80/1 -21%) Sgian Dubh	80 80/1(-21%)	(8) Sgian Dubh 80/1, Once-raced gelding. Eighth of 11 in minor event at this course (9.9f, good to firm, 250/1) on debut 26 days ago, slowly away. Up in trip. Hinted at ability here on debut but looks one for handicaps later on.
4	6 4th (6) (3.33/1 +58%) Savanna King	3.33 3.33/1(+58%)	(6) Savanna King 3.33/1, Twice-raced colt. Sixth of 13 in maiden at Newmarket (10f, good, 18/1) 25 days ago. Up in trip. May do better still but doesn't shape as if he's crying out for 1m4f.
5th	9 5th (9) (5.5/1 +39%) Story Horse	5.5 5.5/1(+39%)	(9) Story Horse 5.5/1, Twice-raced gelding. Fourth of 14 in maiden at Newbury (10f, good, 50/1) 25 days ago. Up in trip. Not discounted. Made the frame last time; goes up further in distance, which looks likely to suit;.
6th	1 6th (1) (40/1 +20%) Berkshire Sundance	40 40/1(+20%)	(1) Berkshire Sundance 40/1, Once-raced gelding. 33/1, ninth of 12 in maiden at Chepstow (10f, good to firm) on debut 11 days ago, very slowly away. Up in trip. Plenty to find on form. Needs to improve markedly on Chepstow debut effort.
7th	10 7th (10) (8.5/1 -42%) Talisman	8.5 8.5/1(-42%)	(10) Talisman 8.5/1, Once-raced colt. 12/1, fifth of 8 in maiden at Newbury (11f, heavy) on debut 52 days ago. Open to improvement. Showed clear signs of ability at Newbury in April; open to improvement.
8th	4 8th (4) (16/1 +27%) Manuelito	16 16/1(+27%)	(4) Manuelito 16/1, Fair gelding. Fifth of 6 in minor event (11/2) at this course (9.9f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Up in trip. Others preferred. 0-6 and has ordinary form; needs improvement.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (18/1 +36%) Bloodhound	18 18/1(+36%)	(2) Bloodhound 18/1, Once-raced colt. 28/1, eighth of 14 in maiden at Newbury (10f, good) on debut 25 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Up in trip. Easy to look elsewhere. May do better upped to 1m4f on second start.

LTO Selection:

Roaring Legend has hit a top-three finish on all five starts, but was beaten over seven lengths at Ripon in May and tries a new trip and cheekpieces looking to go one better. Talisman caught the eye when fifth on his Newbury debut and could improve for the experience, but LIABLE tops the shortlist. Slowly away at Yarmouth on his second start, he ran on into third and any further progress may be enough.

LIABLE took a step forward from his debut despite still looking green at Yarmouth last time and, with more progress expected, he takes marginal preference over Roaring Legend, who has marginally the best form to this point. Seahouses is also considered.

There should be further improvement to come from LIABLE. His main form rival is Roaring Legend.

16:40 Salisbury Maiden (Class 5) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:50 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (1.88/1 +62%) Red Alert	1.88 1.88/1(+62%)	(5) Red Alert 1.88/1, C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Good third of 10 in handicap at Chepstow (6.1f, good to firm, 9/1) 3 days ago, never nearer. Looks vulnerable. Dual course winner last summer and back in good form at Chepstow on Saturday night.
2	4 2nd (4) (9/1 -125%) Big Time Maybe	9 9/1(-125%)	(4) Big Time Maybe 9/1, Four-time course winner, the latest in May. Creditable third of 7 in handicap back here (5.3f, good to firm, 4/1) 14 days ago and another bold show anticipated. Two front-running wins last month (one here); third here last time; remains of interest.
3	6 3rd (6) (3.33/1 +26%) Ceilidh	3.33 3.33/1(+26%)	(6) Ceilidh 3.33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Very good third of 8 in handicap (11/1) at Carlisle (5.8f, good to soft) 11 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Hughie Morrison and he needs considering. Placed at Carlisle for Hughie Morrison this month; changed hands for £5,000 on Tuesday.
4	3 4th (3) (6.5/1 -136%) I'm Mable	6.5 6.5/1(-136%)	(3) I'm Mable 6.5/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 10/3, good second of 7 in handicap at this course (5.3f, good to firm) 14 days ago, nearest finish. Expected to be bang there. Went close over 5.2f here a fortnight ago and looks ready for this return to 6f.
5th	1 5th (1) (4.5/1 +31%) Gherkin	4.5 4.5/1(+31%)	(1) Gherkin 4.5/1, C&D winner. Below form third of 10 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 5/1) 55 days ago. Blinkers back on and, now 1 lb lower, he should make his presence felt. Well handicapped on last summer's form and was placed on AW on seasonal reappearance.
6th	2 6th (2) (7.5/1 -15%) De Vegas Kid	7.5 7.5/1(-15%)	(2) De Vegas Kid 7.5/1, Five-time course winner. 11/4, creditable second of 5 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f). Off 134 days and now significantly down in trip. Chance if rediscovering old form. Multiple course winner over 7f/1m; back from break today; first sprint run since 2018.

LTO Selection:

A case can be made for all of these but marginal preference is for CEILIDH, who put in a career-best effort when third over 6f at Carlisle earlier in the month and he is 2lb lower here. Big Time Maybe failed in his hat-trick attempt at this venue last time but should not be underestimated, while I'm Mable is the pick of the remainder.

The vote goes to I'M MABLE, who wasn't beaten at all far when fourth to Big Time Maybe over 5.3f here last month, and she subsequently reversed the placings with that rival when going close back at this course a fortnight ago. This slight step back up in trip should work in her favour and she is taken to again get the better of Big Time Maybe. The 3-y-o Ceilidh posted his best effort yet when third over this trip at Carlisle and he also has claims on debut for his new yard.

Triple course winner RED ALERT (nap) signalled a return to form when placed at Chepstow on Saturday and remains well handicapped.

16:50 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:55 Sligo Claiming Hurdle 18f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (14/1 -75%) Bigz Belief	14 14/1(-75%)	(1) Bigz Belief 14/1, Fair hurdler. 9/2, creditable third of 15 in handicap at Roscommon (12f, good to soft) 22 days ago, nearest finish. Switches from Flat to hurdles. 5/13 on last hurdle outing. Dual hurdles winner and has been in reasonable form of late, mostly on the Flat.
2	4 2nd (4) (2.25/1 -80%) Britzka	2.25 2.25/1(-80%)	(4) Britzka 2.25/1, Fairly useful hurdler. 4/1, second of 4 in novice chase at Clonmel (20f, good) on debut over fences 4 days ago, running on. Switches from chase to hurdles. Cheekpieces back on. Leading claims. Another indolent display when second on chase debut at Clonmel; may be flattered by mark.
3	3 3rd (3) (2/1 +20%) Bal De Rio	2 2/1(+20%)	(3) Bal De Rio 2/1, Fair hurdler. Latest win in hurdle at Punchestown in May. 8/1, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (16f, good) 8 days ago. Thereabouts. Been in great form since the spring with three wins, including two claimers; good chance.
4	9 4th (9) (20/1 -82%) My Manekineko	20 20/1(-82%)	(9) My Manekineko 20/1, Fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser. Course winner. First run since leaving Gearoid Patrick Brouder when eighth of 9 in handicap chase at Cheltenham (20.2f, good, 28/1). Off 7 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. Respected in this lower grade. Old boy was second in similar contest at Bellewstown last year but won't be winning this.
5th	13 5th (13) (5/1 +72%) Kellyiscool	5 5/1(+72%)	(13) Kellyiscool 5/1, Fair maiden hurdler/chaser. Off since finishing well held in a Leopardstown handicap hurdle in January 2022. Rejoined yard after leaving D.McNamara. One to note in the betting if getting a run. RESERVE. Maiden has been off 15 months and out of form when last seen; reserve.
6th	6 6th (6) (14/1 +44%) Dare To Flare	14 14/1(+44%)	(6) Dare To Flare 14/1, Fair hurdler. 50/1, eighteenth of 20 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good to soft) on reappearance 18 days ago. Should be sharper for the run now returning to hurdles. Six wins on the Flat but has developed a habit of starting slowly; maiden in this sphere.
7th	5 7th (5) (5/1 +38%) Benz	5 5/1(+38%)	(5) Benz 5/1, Fair hurdler. 15/2, bit below form 18½ lengths fifth of 13 to Bal De Rio in claiming hurdle at Punchestown (19.4f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Capable of bouncing back for his in-form stable enjoying a good spell. Well beaten fifth to Bal De Rio at Punchestown last month but no less than 20lb better off.
8th	8 8th (8) (80/1 -264%) Presenting Dylan	80 80/1(-264%)	(8) Presenting Dylan 80/1, Modest hurdler. One win from 27 NH runs. Nineteen runs since last win in 2020. 28/1, last of 3 in handicap chase at Warwick (16.2f, good). Off 8 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. 1-17 over hurdles and well beaten in small-field chases in Britain when last seen.
9th	10 9th (10) (33/1 +0%) Buzz Light	33 33/1(+0%)	(10) Buzz Light 33/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. 33/1 and blinkered for 1st time, 34 lengths eighth of 13 to Bal De Rio in claiming hurdle at Punchestown (19.4f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Wasn't a bad sort for Michael Mulvany but very poor form since joining this yard.
11	11 \|F\| (11) (40/1 -43%) Elusive Sea	40 40/1(-43%)	(11) Elusive Sea 40/1, 40/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, fell in handicap hurdle at Limerick (22f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Yard in good form. Placed in bumpers and hurdles but totally out of form this year; fell heavily at Limerick.
12	12 \|S\| (12) (150/1 -88%) Jet Star	150 150/1(-88%)	(12) Jet Star 150/1, Once-raced maiden. 33/1 and tongue strap on, last of 7 in bumper at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 9 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Modest pointer and last of seven in Kilbeggan bumper on rules debut; makes no appeal.
10th	7 10th (7) (150/1 -88%) Elzvale	150 150/1(-88%)	(7) Elzvale 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Twelfth of 14 in novice hurdle at Roscommon (16.1f, soft, 66/1). Off 10 months. Modest form under both codes and first run since last August.

LTO Selection:

BAL DE RIO has a bit to find with a couple of these strictly on ratings but the Denis Hogan-trained veteran comes into the race right at the top of his game. A winner of two claiming hurdles in recent months, he showed that he was still capable of competing in handicap company when successful at Ballinrobe in April. Following a respectable fourth placing in even better company at Listowel last month, he is very much the horse to beat here. Britzka has the highest official mark in the contest but has two ways of running. If anywhere near his best, then the Gordon Elliott-trained gelding will prove a tough opponent. My Manekineko probably has his best days behind him at the age of 14 but could be capable of reaching the frame if fit after an absence.

BRITZKA took a bit of a step back in the right direction when second over fences the other day and is potentially a classy sort for this level. Stablemate Benz may give him most to do ahead of Denis Hogan's Bal De Rio.

The solid option is BAL DE RIO who has been in fine form since the spring; clearly best in at the weights, Britzka looks opposable

16:55 Sligo Claiming Hurdle 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:05 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (5/1 -25%) Ceanna	5 5/1(-25%)	(5) Ceanna 5/1, C&D winner in December. Too free after 5 months off when tenth of 11 in handicap (18/1) at Newmarket (8f, good) 24 days ago. Can give a good account. C&D winner last December but well held on seasonal/handicap debut; needs to bounce back.
2	10 2nd (10) (66/1 -371%) Lady Roamer	66 66/1(-371%)	(10) Lady Roamer 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 8 in nursery (11/1) at Carlisle (5f, good). Off 9 months. Significantly back up in trip. Makes tapeta debut. Not easy to make a case for. Makes her AW debut after ten months off; probably best watched unless attracting support.
3	4 3rd (4) (3.5/1 +36%) A Taste Of Honey	3.5 3.5/1(+36%)	(4) A Taste Of Honey 3.5/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Lingfield in March. Only sixth of 9 in handicap at Catterick (7f, good to firm, 10/1) 19 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time so no forlorn hope. Dual Lingfield winner but held over this C&D; claims if bouncing back; cheekpieces on.
4	8 4th (8) (7.5/1 +17%) Lady Nagin	7.5 7.5/1(+17%)	(8) Lady Nagin 7.5/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win here in April. Seventh of 8 in handicap (12/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 41 days ago. This course winner is the sort to bounce back. Dual 6f winner here this year and 7f is not an issue on pedigree; each-way shout.
5th	9 5th (9) (11/1 +21%) Starproof	11 11/1(+21%)	(9) Starproof 11/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 16/1, fifth of 10 in maiden at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Makes handicap debut and needs considering stepping back up in trip. Ran well on Polytrack last December; may have needed last month's return; handicap debut.
6th	3 6th (3) (1.75/1 +47%) Fleurir	1.75 1.75/1(+47%)	(3) Fleurir 1.75/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 9/1, not seen to best effect when fifth of 13 in maiden at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm) 22 days ago. Makes handicap debut and not discounted. Placed in two starts on AW and unlucky not to finish closer on turf last time; respected.
7th	11 7th (11) (33/1 -136%) Dee See Are	33 33/1(-136%)	(11) Dee See Are 33/1, Tenth of 11 in handicap at Redcar (8f, good to soft, 14/1) 22 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Others more persuasive. Twice runner-up on AW last autumn but well held on reappearance; visor on.
8th	1 8th (1) (18/1 -64%) Tartan Skirt	18 18/1(-64%)	(1) Tartan Skirt 18/1, Visored for 1st time, good eighth of 14 in minor event (66/1) at Dundalk (7f), not clear run. Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving Michael O'Callaghan. Needs considering. Curragh maiden winner at 2; stable debut after seven months off; market useful.
9th	2 9th (2) (9/1 -13%) Slainte Mhath	9 9/1(-13%)	(2) Slainte Mhath 9/1, 2 wins from 5 runs this year. 5/2, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Hamilton (6f, good) 37 days ago. Expected to be bang there despite taking a 5 lb rise. 0-7 on AW and stamina to prove, but comes into this in fine form on turf; folly to dismiss.
10th	6 10th (6) (28/1 -75%) Bijjlee	28 28/1(-75%)	(6) Bijjlee 28/1, 25/1 and blinkered for 1st time, last of 10 in minor event at Jebel Ali (7f). Off 94 days. First run for new yard with more to do now handicapping. 0-6 in the UAE and makes stable debut after three months off; watch the market.
11th	7 11th (7) (25/1 -14%) Amber Dew	25 25/1(-14%)	(7) Amber Dew 25/1, Twenty runs since last win in 2021. 11/1, good fourth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 29 days ago. Chance if rediscovering old form. 1-25; best form has come over shorter and vulnerable to an improver.

LTO Selection:

FLEURIR wasn't quite seen to best effect when hampered inside the final furlong at Windsor last month, but she is very interesting off a mark of 79 on her handicap debut. Roger Varian's filly may have too much for the in-form Slainte Mhath, who is stepping up in trip, and C&D winner Ceanna. Tartan Skirt is another to note on her first start for the David O'Meara stable.

SLAINTE MHATH has a career-high mark to overcome but is thriving at present and fancied to follow up her Hamilton success and make it three victories in her last four starts. Lady Nagin can get back on track returned to Southwell and is next on the list ahead of handicap debutant Fleurir.

The choice is handicap newcomer FLEURIR whose second behind a useful rival at Newcastle last month suggests she may be on a good mark.

17:05 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:10 Salisbury Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (14/1 +50%) Dayzee	14 14/1(+50%)	(5) Dayzee 14/1, Lightly-raced winner. Good third of 8 in handicap (10/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 70 days ago, running on. Back up in trip for this turf debut and will probably find one or two too good. Ran creditably on latest AW start; still unexposed; makes turf debut.
2	4 2nd (4) (2/1 -14%) Spring Fever	2 2/1(-14%)	(4) Spring Fever 2/1, Promising sort. Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Redcar (10f, good to firm, 5/2) 14 days ago, getting first run. Remains open to improvement and a 7 lb rise may not be enough to stop her in her tracks. Off the mark at Redcar on turf/handicap debut; should build on that success; big player.
3	7 3rd (7) (1.75/1 +61%) Totnes	1.75 1.75/1(+61%)	(7) Totnes 1.75/1, Lightly-raced winner. Successful at Lingfield (AW) in May. 7/2, respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good) 24 days ago and, with this step up in trip likely to be in her favour, she has to enter calculations. Gives the impression she's ready for a crack at this new trip; could go well.
4	6 4th (6) (7/1 +56%) Gentle Whinny	7 7/1(+56%)	(6) Gentle Whinny 7/1, Lightly-raced winner. Tenth of 15 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good to soft, 10/1) 55 days ago, going off too hard. Mixed messages pedigree-wise with regard to this step up in trip but she remains with potential and has the assistance of William Buick. Well held at Newmarket on reappearance; others preferred.
5th	2 5th (2) (3.33/1 +33%) Timeless Melody	3.33 3.33/1(+33%)	(2) Timeless Melody 3.33/1, Lightly-raced winner. 2/1, shade disappointing when sixth of 11 in handicap at Ascot (8f, soft) 31 days ago. However, moving up in trip here on different ground could be the combined catalyst for a bit of improvement. Unexposed; beaten favourite last time but shaped as if this longer distance will suit.
6th	8 6th (8) (80/1 -14%) Haughty	80 80/1(-14%)	(8) Haughty 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fifth of 6 in nursery (40/1) at Newbury (7f, good) on final 2-y-o start, not clear run. Stamina shouldn't be an issue but she'll need to raise her game a notch or two in order to get seriously competitive here. Appears to have a tough task on return from nine-month layoff.

LTO Selection:

A comfortable winner at Redcar last time out on her handicap debut, SPRING FEVER remains unexposed and a 7lb rise may not be enough to halt her progress. Alba Longa arrives with similar claims following a taking success at Windsor over further, while Spirit Of The Bay bounced back to winning ways in some style at Haydock last month. Timeless Melody and Totnes are capable of being in the mix too.

SPRING FEVER predictably improved for the step up to this trip when making a successful handicap debut at Redcar and, with the distinct promise of better to come from this well-bred filly, she is taken to defy a 7 lb rise in the weights. Next on the list is a similarly promising type in Alba Longa, who will be a big threat if coping with conditions having scored on very different ground at Windsor. Totnes and Timeless Melody, both of whom are moving up in trip, are others to consider.

The vote goes to ALBA LONGA, who still looks well treated and should improve further. Spring Fever, a similar type, is feared most.

17:10 Salisbury Handicap (Class 4) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:20 Ayr Maiden (Class 5) 6f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (16/1 +52%) Dark Points	16 16/1(+52%)	(2) Dark Points 16/1, Twice-raced colt. 18/1, last of 6 in minor event at Musselburgh (5f, soft) 44 days ago, slowly away. Work to do. Beaten in the region of 20l in two 5f novices, on heavy and good to soft ground.
2	4 2nd (4) (2.25/1 +25%) Indivar	2.25 2.25/1(+25%)	(4) Indivar 2.25/1, Foaled February 20. €75,000 yearling, 250,000 gns 2-y-o, Blue Point colt. Closely related to useful 1m winner Loch Lundie. Noteworthy newcomer. Value shot up from 75,000euros as a yearling to 250,000gns at a breeze-up sale in April.
3	7 3rd (7) (5/1 +58%) Si Si Senor	5 5/1(+58%)	(7) Si Si Senor 5/1, Foaled March 25. €65,000 yearling, Invincible Spirit colt. Worth a second look in the market on debut. 65,000euros yearling; stable's 2yos not yet off the mark this season.
4	3 4th (3) (1.88/1 +37%) Havanarama	1.88 1.88/1(+37%)	(3) Havanarama 1.88/1, Showed ability when fourth on Chester debut (5f) last month. Bit disappointing upped to this trip at same course since but must enter calculations here. Remains to be seen whether he prefers softer ground but big player on his first run.
5th	5 5th (5) (4/1 -14%) Rosenzoo	4 4/1(-14%)	(5) Rosenzoo 4/1, Foaled April 20. Zoffany colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 1¼m winner Ruling and 1¼m-1½m winner Rose Rized, both useful. Must be taken seriously on racecourse bow. 8th foal; half-brother to six winners over longer trips; may find 6f a bit sharp.
6th	6 6th (6) (66/1 +18%) Showboated	66 66/1(+18%)	(6) Showboated 66/1, Once-raced colt. 66/1, last of 9 in minor event at York (6f, good to firm) on debut 17 days ago. 66-1 for his York debut (6f, good to firm) and was in trouble a long way out.

LTO Selection:

INDIVAR, whose dam is a half-sister to Group 1 winner Lyric Of Light, looks the part on paper and he could well follow in the footsteps of his mother by making a winning racecourse debut. It's possible that Rosenzoo will emerge as the pick of Charlie Johnston's two intended runners and he too warrants close consideration. Similar sentiments apply to Si Si Senor, while Havanarama may be the best of those with form already in the book.

ROSENZOO is bred to be useful and hails from a yard which has sent out a handful of juvenile winners this year. He can make a successful debut. Indivar also makes plenty of appeal on paper and may provide the chief threat, whilst Havanarama is much the best of those with experience.

The newcomer INDIVAR fetched a lot of money at the Tattersalls Breeze-Up Sale in April and he's got a nice pedigree to boot.

17:20 Ayr Maiden (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:28 Sligo Maiden Hurdle 18f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	9 1st (9) (4/1 +50%) Pearlofflorida	4 4/1(+50%)	(9) Pearlofflorida 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 15 in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Clonmel (16f, heavy) 84 days ago. Point winner didn't shape too badly in a couple of maidens; beaten 12l on handicap bow.
2	1 2nd (1) (4.5/1 +55%) Another Bonnie	4.5 4.5/1(+55%)	(1) Another Bonnie 4.5/1, Poor hurdler. Very good fifth of 12 in maiden at Wexford (20f, good to soft, 20/1) 24 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Better for Wexford fifth after six months off but dozen lengths to find with Artemis Angel.
3	8 3rd (8) (66/1 -32%) Nurse Garvey	66 66/1(-32%)	(8) Nurse Garvey 66/1, Twelfth of 18 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (22f, good to soft, 150/1) 3 days ago. Modest form all starts; beaten out of sight over 2m6f at Punchestown on Saturday.
4	11 4th (11) (7.5/1 -25%) Shana Cloon	7.5 7.5/1(-25%)	(11) Shana Cloon 7.5/1, Promising type. Seventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (15.8f, good to soft, 50/1) 21 days ago. Open to progress. Left behind soft-ground maiden form when beaten 11l on handicap bow at Punchestown.
5th	3 5th (3) (1.5/1 -20%) Artemis Angel	1.5 1.5/1(-20%)	(3) Artemis Angel 1.5/1, Very good fourth of 12 in maiden at Wexford (20f, good to soft, 11/1) 24 days ago. That form set the standard here. After seven months off, raced keenly on the front end when only beaten 4l at Wexford.
6th	6 6th (6) (11/1 -57%) Double Dating	11 11/1(-57%)	(6) Double Dating 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 50/1, ninth of 13 in novice hurdle at Tramore (20.3f, soft) 58 days ago. Top yard in good form. First hurdles run when midfield at Clonmel wasn't too bad; first time on good ground.
7th	4 7th (4) (28/1 +15%) Cappacurry Croi	28 28/1(+15%)	(4) Cappacurry Croi 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 80/1, eighth of 12 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.2f, soft) 33 days ago. No better than fair form in two completions over hurdles and bit to find on ratings.
5	5 \|B\| (5) (100/1 -52%) Comeragh Belle	100 100/1(-52%)	(5) Comeragh Belle 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tenth of 14 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft, 200/1) 32 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Mayo raider well beaten all starts Flat and jumps; headgear needs to have a big impact.
7	7 \|F\| (7) (5.5/1 -57%) Miss Madeline	5.5 5.5/1(-57%)	(7) Miss Madeline 5.5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 16/1, eighth of 18 in novice hurdle at Limerick (19f, good to soft) 18 days ago but unlikely to be far away here if recapturing the form she showed when fourth at Tramore in April. Her Tramore fourth (2m, soft) is solid form in the context of this race.
10	10 \|U\| (10) (100/1 -203%) Zahina	100 100/1(-203%)	(10) Zahina 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 100/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.1f, good) 14 days ago, bad mistake first. Back down in trip. Couple of her maiden hurdle runs were okay as was her 5l defeat in 1m4f AW handicap.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (28/1 +58%) Ardfert Mary	28 28/1(+58%)	(2) Ardfert Mary 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 25/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.1f, good) 14 days ago, pulled up. Down in trip. Ran okay in a Punchestown maiden but pulled up on recent handicap debut at Ballinrobe.

LTO Selection:

ARTMEMIS ANGEL shaped well enough on her most recent start at Wexford to suggest a race of this nature should be within her capabilities. The Peter Fahey-trained six-year-old raced prominently before being headed and weakening after two out. Dropping back in trip should help her get home better on this occasion, while the tight track favours one who tends to race up with the pace. Miss Madeleine ran a nice race when fourth at Tramore in April but failed to build on that effort last time. If she can reproduce her previous form, then she has a chance in a weak race. Another Bonnie has to be respected given that she represents the John Ryan stable here. The trainer does exceptionally well with his runners at this venue so they are always worth a second look.

ARTEMIS ANGEL took a step forward when fourth on her Wexford reappearance and a repeat of that form might be good enough here. Miss Madeline could provide the main threat if bouncing back to the form she showed when fourth at Tramore in April. Shana Cloon may prove best of the rest.

A few in with a shout; PEARLOFFLORIDA should have more to come on this better ground and is taken to beat top-rated Miss Madeleine

17:28 Sligo Maiden Hurdle 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:35 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (4.5/1 +63%) Natchez Trace	4.5 4.5/1(+63%)	(6) Natchez Trace 4.5/1, C&D winner. 25/1, fourteenth of 18 in handicap at York (11.8f, good to firm) 27 days ago. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. Can take a strong hold (did so when disappointing last time) but there are positives.
2	9 2nd (9) (5.5/1 +50%) Down To The Kid	5.5 5.5/1(+50%)	(9) Down To The Kid 5.5/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in March. Last of 10 in handicap (22/1) at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) 22 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Form of March C&D win looks good and he may bounce back from poor turf runs.
3	3 3rd (3) (6/1 -140%) Bit Harsh	6 6/1(-140%)	(3) Bit Harsh 6/1, 2 wins from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in February. Respectable third of 7 in handicap (6/4) at Chelmsford City (13.3f). Holds good claims at these weights after a break. On the up with latest third a clear personal best; big runner.
4	10 4th (10) (6/1 +50%) Typical Woman	6 6/1(+50%)	(10) Typical Woman 6/1, Good third of 18 in handicap at Newbury (12f, good, 10/1) 25 days ago. Much respected off the same mark on her tapeta debut. 1-1 on AW and second run of this campaign was sound; chance.
5th	4 5th (4) (8/1 +20%) Golden Keeper	8 8/1(+20%)	(4) Golden Keeper 8/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in May. 14/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Pontefract (12f, good) 18 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Won lesser C&D contest two starts ago but Pontefract effort 15 days later was less good.
6th	8 6th (8) (7.5/1 -114%) Arcadian Friend	7.5 7.5/1(-114%)	(8) Arcadian Friend 7.5/1, Shaped encouragingly after 8 months off when fourth of 9 in handicap (5/1) at Lingfield (12f, AW) 10 days ago. This low-mileage 1m4f winner can take a big step forward. Player. Hasn't kicked on as anticipated but should be sharper for his return fourth ten days ago.
7th	13 7th (13) (8/1 +68%) Carlos Felix	8 8/1(+68%)	(13) Carlos Felix 8/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in March. 22/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (11.9f, good to firm) 24 days ago, slowly away. Not ruled out back on this surface though. Slow starter; fine run of form on AW but below form in two turf efforts last month.
8th	11 8th (11) (12/1 +64%) Golden Dove	12 12/1(+64%)	(11) Golden Dove 12/1, Latest win at Kempton in March. Only sixth of 9 in handicap (16/1) at Lingfield (12f, AW) 7 days ago. Something to find on form. Thrives off honest pace and struck off 2lb lower at Kempton in March; forgive last three.
9th	5 9th (5) (12/1 -20%) Victory	12 12/1(-20%)	(5) Victory 12/1, Third of 7 in juvenile hurdle at Warwick (16f, soft, 15/8) on NH debut. Off 7 months. Makes tapeta debut. Fairly useful on the Flat so no forlorn hope back in this sphere. More to offer at this kind of trip on the Flat but others, including stablemate, stronger.
10th	12 10th (12) (25/1 -25%) Ebony Maw	25 25/1(-25%)	(12) Ebony Maw 25/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2020. Good second of 12 in handicap (12/1) at Newcastle (12.4f). Off 7 months. Doesn't win very often but should be competitive. Big run on AW debut when last seen 214 days ago; player if able to build on that.
11th	2 11th (2) (50/1 -100%) Charlie Arthur	50 50/1(-100%)	(2) Charlie Arthur 50/1, 5-time course winner. Bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap (22/1) at Chelmsford City (14f), finding less than looked likely. Off 9 months and needs to hit the ground running. A lot to like if able to do himself justice off 271-day break.
12th	1 12th (1) (66/1 -230%) Mhajim	66 66/1(-230%)	(1) Mhajim 66/1, Lightly-raced winner. 10/11, last of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW), missing break. Off 10 months. First run for yard after leaving John & Thady Gosden. Others more persuasive on this occasion. Gosdens have moved him on and he's probably best watched.

LTO Selection:

A shade disappointing over further at Chelmsford last time out, BIT HARSH sets the standard on the winning streak he had previous to that, and dropping in distance should be right up his street. Runner-up on three of his last four starts, Ebony Maw deserves a change in luck, while Arcadian Friend must be noted for a stable that continues in excellent form.

A case can be made for lots of these but ARCADIAN FRIEND shaped well after an absence when fourth at Lingfield and hails from a yard well among the winners so gets the vote. Bit Harsh is weighted to have a say on his return from a break and could emerge as the chief danger while tapeta debutante Typical Woman and C&D winner Natchez Trace need factoring in too.

The selection is BIT HARSH (nap) who landed a hat-trick before showing improved form in finishing third on his latest start.

17:35 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:40 Wetherby Handicap (Class 6) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (7.5/1 +25%) Funky Town Pinkie	7.5 7.5/1(+25%)	(1) Funky Town Pinkie 7.5/1, Latest win at Southwell in December. 9/2, never-dangerous eighth of 12 in handicap there (14.1f) 4 months ago. Previously failed to convince in her 2 outings on turf late in 2021 but they were under vastly different conditions than she faces today. Dual AW winner towards end of 2022 but began this year with two below-par runs.
1	5 1st (5) (11/1 +50%) Team Endeavour	11 11/1(+50%)	(5) Team Endeavour 11/1, 22/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, eighth of 12 in handicap at Carlisle (11.2f, good) 22 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Twice soundly beaten over about 1m3f this spring and not bred for today's trip.
2	8 2nd (8) (28/1 -27%) Toutatis	28 28/1(-27%)	(8) Toutatis 28/1, Again offered little over hurdles when fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Perth (20.2f, good, 10/1) 27 days ago. Looked rather paceless on his penultimate start at Wolverhampton and the blinkers are reapplied. 19-race maiden; unable to land a telling blow off lowly marks this year (Flat/hurdles).
3	4 3rd (4) (3.33/1 +33%) Freewheelin	3.33 3.33/1(+33%)	(4) Freewheelin 3.33/1, 8/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Ripon (16f, heavy) 32 days ago, dropping away approaching final 1f. Back on a much sounder surface but more is required. Placed three times on AW in early part of year but has very unconvincing record on turf.
4	3 4th (3) (1.75/1 +7%) Tarbat Ness	1.75 1.75/1(+7%)	(3) Tarbat Ness 1.75/1, Much improved this term, finishing runner-up at Redcar (16f) on return before a couple of creditable thirds, latest at Carlisle (17.2f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Remains fairly treated and holds solid claims. A maiden after 11 starts but placed on all three outings this season; obvious contender.
5th	2 5th (2) (2.75/1 +21%) We'll Go Again	2.75 2.75/1(+21%)	(2) We'll Go Again 2.75/1, Wasn't seen to best effect when third of 10 in handicap chase at Cartmel (17.3f, good, 3/1) 13 days ago, appearing to finish with more in the tank. Finished mid-field at Ripon on penultimate start so he's one to consider back in this sphere. Better known as a jumper now; ran well over 1m4f in April; unexposed over 2m on the Flat.
6th	7 6th (7) (16/1 +27%) Seven For A Pound	16 16/1(+27%)	(7) Seven For A Pound 16/1, Unreliable sort. Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. Did no better for a more patient ride when sixth of 13 in handicap at Thirsk (12f, good, 20/1) 8 days ago, carrying head awkwardly 2f out. Significantly up in trip. Others more persuasive. Ran okay on seasonal debut but three very underwhelming efforts have followed; up in trip.
7th	6 7th (6) (10/1 -100%) Burnage Boy	10 10/1(-100%)	(6) Burnage Boy 10/1, Good second of 11 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (16.9f, good, 18/1) 4 weeks ago, held only late on. Up in trip. Can give another good account provided he's in the same mood back on the level. A maiden after 46 runs but placed on last two appearances (Flat/hurdles).

LTO Selection:

TARBAT NESS remains a maiden after 11 starts but was only beaten a length off this mark at Carlisle earlier this month, his third placed effort from three starts in 2023. A repeat of his latest performance may see him get to the front here. That said, Burnage Boy and We'll Go Again have been running well over jumps this year and both could get involved on their return to the Flat.

TARBAT NESS extended his sequence of placed efforts to 3 at Carlisle earlier this month and this looks a good opportunity for John Berry's 4-y-o to finally get off the mark. We'll Go Again appeared to finish with more in the tank at Cartmel just under 2 weeks ago so he may emerge as the main danger back in this sphere, with Funky Town Pinkie and Burnage Boy taken to fight out third spot.

Preference is for WE'LL GO AGAIN, who was placed in a recent chase and could plausibly have untapped potential over 2m on the Flat.

17:40 Wetherby Handicap (Class 6) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:45 Salisbury Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (2.25/1 +59%) Millions Memories	2.25 2.25/1(+59%)	(4) Millions Memories 2.25/1, Below par the last twice but had made an encouraging return at Brighton in April and recorded his best effort last year when third in C&D handicap (off 5 lb higher). Not out of things. Close third off 5lb higher in this race 12 months ago; good chance if back in same form.
2	3 2nd (3) (4/1 +11%) Sea Of Charm	4 4/1(+11%)	(3) Sea Of Charm 4/1, Disappointed on sole start over hurdles for Barry Brennan but made the frame on several occasions on Flat for previous yard last year and must enter calculations on debut for new connections. Competitively treated on best form; makes debut for new trainer.
3	5 3rd (5) (6.5/1 -18%) Lucky's Dream	6.5 6.5/1(-18%)	(5) Lucky's Dream 6.5/1, Prolific on the AW but strike rate on turf is not so good and hasn't been seen for 20 months. Likely best watched on return/yard debut. Wears first-time tongue strap. Had wind operation. Absent since 2021; very well treated on best form; debut for new trainer.
4	2 4th (2) (1.38/1 -38%) Spring Glow	1.38 1.38/1(-38%)	(2) Spring Glow 1.38/1, Back from 6 months off when sixth of 18 in handicap (11/1) at Newbury (12f, good) on debut for new yard 25 days ago. Entitled to build on that and holds solid claims. Ran respectably in big field at Newbury on stable/seasonal debut; on a handy mark.

LTO Selection:

SEA OF CHARM was competing in Listed company when last in action on the Flat and she could be the one to beat on her first start for new connections. The daughter of Charm Spirit looks to be fairly handicapped and she is narrowly preferred to the capable Lucky's Dream, and Spring Glow, who is entitled to improve on her comeback run at Newbury last month.

Preference is for SPRING GLOW, who is on a decent mark and shaped as if better for the run when sixth on debut for William Knight at Newbury last month. Sea of Charm looks the likeliest danger.

Back in a less competitive field, SPRING GLOW may be able to record a first win on turf. Millions Memories is second choice.

17:45 Salisbury Handicap (Class 5) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:50 Ayr Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (12/1 +40%) Retirement Beckons	12 12/1(+40%)	(9) Retirement Beckons 12/1, C&D winner. 18/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 8 days ago. A three-time winner last year who should be on a good mark but recent form is uninspiring.
2	11 2nd (11) (16/1 +60%) Braes Of Doune	16 16/1(+60%)	(11) Braes Of Doune 16/1, 66/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Musselburgh (8f, good to soft) 66 days ago, not knocked about. Cheekpieces on first time. Eight-race maiden who needs to benefit from new cheekpieces to stand any obvious chance.
3	8 3rd (8) (28/1 +30%) Propagation	28 28/1(+30%)	(8) Propagation 28/1, 150/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Aintree (16.5f, good) 25 days ago. Hard one to weigh up back on the level. Placed on the Flat when with Charles Hills but has regressed since.
4	3 4th (3) (5/1 -25%) Victoria Falls	5 5/1(-25%)	(3) Victoria Falls 5/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in March. Creditable third of 8 in handicap at Thirsk (8f, heavy, 8/1) 38 days ago, nearest finish. Reliable sort. Beaten under 3l on turf the last twice (soft) and she's unexposed on this faster surface.
5th	6 5th (6) (16/1 -129%) Yeeeaah	16 16/1(-129%)	(6) Yeeeaah 16/1, 11/1 and visored for first time, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Thirsk (8f, good). Off 9 months. First run for yard after leaving Michael Dods. Long-standing maiden and he may just need it. On a competitive mark on debut for this trainer and could go well.
6th	4 6th (4) (10/1 +64%) Ayr Poet	10 10/1(+64%)	(4) Ayr Poet 10/1, C&D winner. Last of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f, 25/1). Off 7 months. Significantly back down in trip returned to turf. Not offered much in last 5 starts and first time back doesn't look the time to catch him.
7th	2 7th (2) (2.5/1 +64%) Super Stars	2.5 2.5/1(+64%)	(2) Super Stars 2.5/1, Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good, 15/2) 20 days ago, nearest finish. Can make presence felt provided he has a good pace to aim at. 17-race maiden who has tried hurdling but he was a closing fourth over C&D latest.
8th	1 8th (1) (4.5/1 -50%) Viva Voce	4.5 4.5/1(-50%)	(1) Viva Voce 4.5/1, Doubled tally for the season in 6-runner handicap (11/1) at Musselburgh (8f, good to firm) 10 days ago, overcoming pace bias. Major claims up just 1 lb. Decent strike-rate of 6-27, one he enhanced when returning to form at Musselburgh.
9th	7 9th (7) (3.33/1 +33%) Revoquable	3.33 3.33/1(+33%)	(7) Revoquable 3.33/1, Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Redcar (8f, good to firm, 13/2) 14 days ago, slowly away. Close to his winning mark (Tapeta) and he wasn't far away last time at Redcar.

LTO Selection:

Viva Voce and Bay Dream Believer both arrive on the back of a victory over 1m and they are likely to go well in search of a double, but they have gone up in the ratings for those wins and slight preference is for VICTORIA FALLS. Hugo Palmer's filly has remained in fine form since scoring off 2lb lower at Wolverhampton in March and another bold bid looks assured. Jkr Cobbler went close over 7f here latest and is another to consider now back up in trip.

VIVA VOCE did well to win held up in a steadily-run race at Musselburgh 10 days ago and from just 1 lb higher, his follow-up claims appear to be bright. Victoria Falls deserves credit for her consistency so she's on the shortlist, with Bay Dream Believer also considered.

This looks open. BAY DREAM BELIEVER has struck form for her new yard and could be capable of going in again.

17:50 Ayr Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:58 Sligo Maiden Hurdle 18f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	3 1st (3) (10/1 -67%) Lisnamult Lad	10 10/1(-67%)	(3) Lisnamult Lad 10/1, Twice-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in bumper (13/2) at Killarney (17f, good) 29 days ago. Market check advised on hurdles debut. Point-to-point winner; second in a Kelso bumper on rules debut; witches to hurdling now.
2	5 2nd (5) (33/1 -106%) Park Annonciade	33 33/1(-106%)	(5) Park Annonciade 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, last of 7 in bumper at Haydock (15.6f, good to firm, 12/1) 31 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Promising fifth when favourite for Wetherby bumper on debut but tailed off last twice.
3	1 3rd (1) (0.91/1 -36%) Chrisco	0.91 0.91/1(-36%)	(1) Chrisco 0.91/1, Made the frame in both bumper outings, latest when third of 12 at Kilbeggan (15.1f, good to soft) 54 days ago. Yard going well and holds obvious claims on hurdles debut. Beaten at odds-on in both bumpers but came up against some decent horses; hurdling debut.
4	13 4th (13) (5/1 +29%) One For Lucy	5 5/1(+29%)	(13) One For Lucy 5/1, Fair form when runner-up in 3 bumpers at the end of last summer and may have needed outing when below-par eighth on return at Limerick 18 days ago. Must enter calculations on hurdles bow. Second in three bumpers last year, including twice in six days at Listowel festival.
5th	8 5th (8) (5.5/1 +31%) Sixhandsinmypocket	5.5 5.5/1(+31%)	(8) Sixhandsinmypocket 5.5/1, Fair hurdler who ran up to best form when sixth of 14 in handicap (15/2) at Wexford (16f, good to soft) 100 days ago. Likely to make presence felt. Beaten 5l in Wexford h'cap on latest start in March; plenty of experience; place claims.
6th	4 6th (4) (150/1 -50%) Oldtown To Emly	150 150/1(-50%)	(4) Oldtown To Emly 150/1, Once-raced maiden. Sixteenth of 20 in novice hurdle (125/1) at Punchestown (19.8f, good to soft) on NH debut 3 days ago. Huge price and tailed off at Punchestown on Saturday.
7th	9 7th (9) (100/1 -150%) Temptation Time	100 100/1(-150%)	(9) Temptation Time 100/1, Once-raced maiden. 100/1, ninth of 16 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (15.8f, good to soft) on NH debut 21 days ago. Improvement required. Flat-bred beaten 44l on debut at Punchestown; should have a future in handicaps.
8th	2 8th (2) (100/1 +0%) Glencourt Valley	100 100/1(+0%)	(2) Glencourt Valley 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Tenth of 15 in novice hurdle (125/1) at Ballinrobe (22.4f, good) 15 days ago. Down in trip. Up against it. Beaten over 50l in two maidens; handicapped after this.
10	10 \|U\| (10) (4/1 +53%) Turkestan	4 4/1(+53%)	(10) Turkestan 4/1, Remains a maiden after 11 hurdle runs. 28/1 and hooded for 1st time, creditable seventh of 13 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (18.8f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Each-way claims. Runner-up three times in h'caps in 2021; better for Downpatrick reappearance; place claims.
7	7 \|U\| (7) (25/1 +24%) Rohans Successor	25 25/1(+24%)	(7) Rohans Successor 25/1, Twice-raced maiden. 14/1, sixth of 12 in bumper at Roscommon (15.4f, good). Off 20 months. Best watched on return/hurdles debut. Some promise in first of two 2021 bumpers both won by stablemates; back from long lay-off.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (66/1 +34%) Ivy Hall	66 66/1(+34%)	(12) Ivy Hall 66/1, Once-raced maiden. 100/1, slipped up in novice hurdle at Limerick (16.4f, good to soft) on NH debut 18 days ago. This run should reveal more. Stoutly-bred type didn't get very far in a point or maiden hurdle last month.

LTO Selection:

The welfare-conscious watering of tracks during this warm spell of weather has enabled Willie Mullins to keep a lot of horses on the go and his early season strike-rate is frightening for rival trainers. From a good French jumping family, CHRISCO was beaten at odds-on in two bumpers but ran into some useful types and has been found a winnable race for his hurdling debut. The strength of market support for him in the past is surely significant. Point-to-point winner Lisnamult Lad was second in a Kelso bumper in April and now goes hurdling. He hung badly left at Killarney last time which is a concern. The similarly-rated Sixhandsinmypocket and Turkestan have plenty of experience and can contend for minor honours.

CHRISCO stepped up on his debut effort when third in a Kilbeggan bumper in April and looks a likely type for hurdling. He gets the nod. One For Lucy and Sixhandsinmypocket rate the principal dangers.

The fact that CHRISCO (nap) was odds-on for both bumper defeats is telling and he has been found a winnable maiden for his hurdling bow

17:58 Sligo Maiden Hurdle 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:10 Wetherby Maiden (Class 4) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (4.5/1 -29%) She's A Gambler	4.5 4.5/1(-29%)	(6) She's A Gambler 4.5/1, Foaled January 28. 22,000 gns 2-y-o, Cotai Glory filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 5f winner Lady Fanditha. Dam Italian 2-y-o 5f winner. Yard's juveniles going well and must be respected. Out of an Italian Listed-placed 2yo winner; in good hands and makes appeal on paper.
2	9 2nd (9) (20/1 -82%) Northerner	20 20/1(-82%)	(9) Northerner 20/1, Foaled April 15. €8,000 foal, £17,000 2-y-o, Profitable filly. Sister to 5f winner Cavalier Approach and half-sister to 5f/6f winner Mews House and 2-y-o 7.4f winner Sun Rising. Dam 5f/6f winner. Wears hood. Has speed in her pedigree but wears a hood on debut and is probably best watched.
3	4 3rd (4) (1.25/1 +17%) Arizona Desert	1.25 1.25/1(+17%)	(4) Arizona Desert 1.25/1, Foaled February 3. €35,000 yearling, Sioux Nation filly. Dam 6f winner. Yard having an excellent season with its 2-y-os and appeals on paper, so plenty to like. First foal from a fairly useful 6f winner; yard has excellent 2yo strike-rate this season.
4	3 4th (3) (22/1 +21%) Star Of Lazise	22 22/1(+21%)	(3) Star Of Lazise 22/1, 25/1, offered little when eighth of 9 in minor event at Carlisle (5.8f, good to soft) on debut 12 days ago, very slowly away. 25-1, never on terms after starting very slowly on recent debut at Carlisle.
5th	7 5th (7) (40/1 +20%) Harswell Star	40 40/1(+20%)	(7) Harswell Star 40/1, Very green when well held in maiden at Redcar (6f, good to firm, 33/1) on debut 14 days ago, missing break. Well down the field when 33-1 for recent debut at Redcar (6f).
6th	8 6th (8) (8.5/1 +47%) Lotting's Lass	8.5 8.5/1(+47%)	(8) Lotting's Lass 8.5/1, Eighth of 10 in maiden at Catterick (5f, good to firm, 11/1) on debut 19 days ago. Needs to leave that behind. Showed only minor promise on debut but is bred to be a speedy 2yo; not ruled out.
7th	5 7th (5) (11/1 +0%) Claudia Marcella	11 11/1(+0%)	(5) Claudia Marcella 11/1, Foaled February 19. €30,000 foal, £25,000 yearling, Inns of Court filly. Closely related to useful 6f winner Smokey Lane and half-sister to several winners, including useful winner up to 1¼m Marsabit. Dam maiden. Closely related to useful sprinter Smokey Lane; stable not prolific with newcomers.
8th	10 8th (10) (18/1 -29%) Via Blanca	18 18/1(-29%)	(10) Via Blanca 18/1, Foaled February 11. 42,000 gns yearling, 17,500 gns 2-y-o, Havana Grey filly. Dam sprint maiden. Wears hood. 17,500gns 2yo; first foal; dam runner-up 6f AW 2yo (RPR 64); sports headgear on debut.
9th	2 9th (2) (5/1 -25%) Pinpoint	5 5/1(-25%)	(2) Pinpoint 5/1, 16/1, hinted at ability when seventh of 11 in minor event at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) on debut 18 days ago. Should improve with that initial outing under his belt. Shaped with some promise in much better race than this at Goodwood last month.

LTO Selection:

Richard Fahey has his two-year-olds running well, and She's A Gambler looks interesting with plenty of speed in her pedigree. She could go close along with Pinpoint, who looked as if he would benefit from the experience when seventh on debut at Goodwood. However, Alice Haynes has a good record with her juveniles and a chance is taken on her Sioux Nation filly ARIZONA DESERT, who is bred to be a sprinter.

ARIZONA DESERT makes plenty of appeal on paper and is selected to become her stable's sixth successful 2-y-o debutante this spring. She's A Gambler and Northerner are a couple of other newcomers to keep a close eye on in the betting.

Richard Hannon's PINPOINT showed some ability in a competitive Goodwood novice last month and might put that experience to good use.

18:10 Wetherby Maiden (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:25 Ayr Handicap (Class 6) 13f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (3.5/1 +46%) Billy Bathgate	3.5 3.5/1(+46%)	(6) Billy Bathgate 3.5/1, 6/1, fourth of 6 in handicap at Carlisle (11.2f, good to soft) 12 days ago, needing stiffer test. Remains a maiden after 14 attempts on level, though. Looks handicapped about right and needs to find something from somewhere.
2	8 2nd (8) (6.5/1 -18%) Tafsir	6.5 6.5/1(-18%)	(8) Tafsir 6.5/1, 7/2, creditable third of 7 in handicap at this course (10f, good to firm) 8 days ago. Claims if proving as effective over this longer trip. Has yet to win a race but she's been running well over 1m2f; further to go here.
3	4 3rd (4) (1.38/1 +45%) Baez	1.38 1.38/1(+45%)	(4) Baez 1.38/1, Run creditably both starts since joining new yard, latest when second of 6 in handicap at this course (15f, good to firm) 8 days ago. Ought to go well again. A maiden after 12 runs but placed on both runs for this yard here, over 1m5f and 1m7f.
4	5 4th (5) (10/1 +50%) Jack Yeats	10 10/1(+50%)	(5) Jack Yeats 10/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2019. 11/1, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Hexham (16.2f, good) 21 days ago. Fair on the Flat, respectable on last Flat outing. Only 1-34; threatened under both codes last year but recent hurdling form not his best.
5th	3 5th (3) (6/1 -140%) Streetscape	6 6/1(-140%)	(3) Streetscape 6/1, Lightly-raced gelding who found a little improvement when third of 9 in handicap at Redcar (10f, good, 6/1) 15 days ago. Worth a crack at this longer trip and warrants respect. First try at 1m2f when third at Redcar two weeks ago; stamina to prove over this far.
6th	7 6th (7) (10/1 +29%) Iolani	10 10/1(+29%)	(7) Iolani 10/1, 15/2, twelfth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Cartmel (22.1f, good) 15 days ago. Fair on the Flat, respectable on last Flat run. Not out of things. No win since September 2021 and was entitled to have shown more on his last two starts.
7th	1 7th (1) (22/1 -38%) My Macho Man	22 22/1(-38%)	(1) My Macho Man 22/1, 22/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at this course (10f, good to firm) 21 days ago. This longer trip will suit but he hasn't scored for over 3 years. Has done most of his racing over jumps; recent Flat form here no more than fair.

LTO Selection:

In an interesting race it may be worth siding with STREETSCAPE after a trio of solid efforts this season. He is related to St Leger runner-up The Geezer so there is hope he may improve for this distance. The four-year-old might have enough class to hold off the attentions of both recent course second Baez, and the intriguing Jack Yeats, who ran well off this mark last year and is fit from a NH campaign.

Preference is for BAEZ, who acquitted herself well in a stronger contest here last time and remains fairly treated. Streetscape and Tafsir can also make their presence felt.

No recent winning form in sight but opportunity knocks for one of these. STREETSCAPE could be the answer.

18:25 Ayr Handicap (Class 6) 13f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:33 Sligo Handicap Hurdle 18f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	4 1st (4) (2.75/1 -22%) Stilyker	2.75 2.75/1(-22%)	(4) Stilyker 2.75/1, Won final start for previous connections when taking 13-runner handicap hurdle at Tramore (16.8f) last summer. Not seen to best effect on return/yard debut at Clonmel last month and better expected here. Won when fresh at Tramore last summer, failed to repeat that feat at Clonmel last month.
2	13 2nd (13) (2.75/1 +45%) Staging Post	2.75 2.75/1(+45%)	(13) Staging Post 2.75/1, Run creditably the last twice, latest when third of 14 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (17.4f, good to soft, 16/5) 13 days ago. Just 1 lb higher now and can make presence felt. Course bumper winner, beaten favourite when third at Wexford, may recover losses now.
3	14 3rd (14) (2.75/1 +50%) Alphonse Le Grande	2.75 2.75/1(+50%)	(14) Alphonse Le Grande 2.75/1, Fair winner at 11f on flat. Eleventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (15.8f, good to soft, 14/1) 21 days ago, going in snatches. Open to improvement in this sphere and needs monitoring in the market. Engaged 6.48 Roscommon Monday. Thurles run in February resulted in a ban, did not jump well on recent Punchestown outing.
4	9 4th (9) (50/1 -52%) Future Proof	50 50/1(-52%)	(9) Future Proof 50/1, One win from 33 NH runs. Twenty three runs since last win in 2020. Tenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (15.8f, good to soft, 12/1) 21 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Best run for some time when third at Thurles in February, needs to find that form again.
5th	1 5th (1) (14/1 +50%) Figurehead	14 14/1(+50%)	(1) Figurehead 14/1, 20/1 and hooded for 1st time, fifth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (19f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Others preferred. Decent form in 2021, signs of a revival at Limerick last month after a break.
6th	12 6th (12) (18/1 -125%) Got Grey	18 18/1(-125%)	(12) Got Grey 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Running well when fell last in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.6f, good to soft, 18/1) 42 days ago. Others more persuasive. Flat winner in France, in contention for a share of the money when falling at Ballinrobe.
7th	6 7th (6) (18/1 +0%) Franno	18 18/1(+0%)	(6) Franno 18/1, Modest Flat winner. Thrice-raced maiden over hurdles. 16/1, fifth of 11 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (16.8f, good) 11 days ago. May do better now sent handicapping. Made a costly mistake at the last in a maiden hurdle on latest, each-way chance now.
8th	10 8th (10) (12/1 +14%) Take My Hand	12 12/1(+14%)	(10) Take My Hand 12/1, Bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Tramore (16.6f, good) 11 days ago. Others more persuasive. Four-time Flat winner, 0-9 over hurdles, needs to raise her game from last two runs.
9th	7 9th (7) (50/1 -52%) Mutadaawel	50 50/1(-52%)	(7) Mutadaawel 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Fair winner at 8f on flat. Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, good third of 10 in handicap hurdle at Navan (16f, heavy, 14/1). Off 15 months. Market check advised on return. Last seen finishing 5l third on heavy ground at Navan in March 2022, may need the run.
2	2 \|U\| (2) (16/1 +0%) Forest Pump	16 16/1(+0%)	(2) Forest Pump 16/1, 18/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, very good sixth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (18.8f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. May have needed the run at Downpatrick last month but looks a bit high in the ratings.
3	3 \|U\| (3) (66/1 -32%) Quickbuck	66 66/1(-32%)	(3) Quickbuck 66/1, Winner in hurdle at Ffos Las in April 2022. 6/1, last of 3 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, good). Off 9 months. First run for yard after leaving Nicky Henderson. Booking of McKenna a plus. Lost form after Ffos Las win for Nicky Henderson early last season, best watched.
10th	15 10th (15) (100/1 -203%) Forge Road	100 100/1(-203%)	(15) Forge Road 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, tenth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (16f, good, 18/1) 8 days ago. Makes limited appeal. RESERVE. First reserve, signs of ability in low-grade handicaps at Dundalk, modest hurdles form.
11th	17 11th (17) (100/1 -203%) Enchanted One	100 100/1(-203%)	(17) Enchanted One 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden over hurdles. Thirteenth of 20 in novice hurdle at Galway (16.4f, heavy, 100/1). Off 7 months. Work to do on handicap hurdle debut. RESERVE. Third reserve, Dundalk nursery winner in 2019, no appeal on last year's hurdles form.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (20/1 -150%) Sir Prince Edmond	20 20/1(-150%)	(5) Sir Prince Edmond 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 10/1, creditable third of 14 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft) 32 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Needs a couple of these to falter. Has taken steps in the right direction at Kilbeggan on his last two maiden outings.

LTO Selection:

It's good to see GOT GREY back in action here after he took a last-flight fall at Ballinrobe. He was close up in fourth at the time and may well have claimed minor honours behind a wide-margin winner who followed up at the same venue. Gavin Cromwell's charge had caught the eye in a good maiden at Leopardstown over Christmas and hopefully last month's mishap hasn't left a mark. Local hope Staging Post won his bumper around here and has found a bit of form in handicaps lately. In the frame on his last two starts, he will be helped by in-form Dan King's claim. Alphonse Le Grande, who was banned for 42 days after an eye-catching sixth at Thurles in February, will be better for last month's reappearance, while Stilyker flopped on soft ground last time but can contend on this sounder surface.

Another chance is given to STILYKER, who figures off a handy mark and didn't get home on his first start after a lengthy absence at Clonmel last month. Alphonse Le Grande and Staging Post head the list of dangers.

Course bumper winner STAGING POST did not quite live up to market expectations when third at Wexford but is worth another chance

18:33 Sligo Handicap Hurdle 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:45 Wetherby Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (100/1 -203%) Chico Dulce	100 100/1(-203%)	(2) Chico Dulce 100/1, 5,000 gns yearling, Washington Dc colt. Dam 1½m winner. Check betting. 5,000gns yearling; out of 1m4f winner; no surprise if he comes on plenty for the run.
1	3 1st (3) (9/1 -13%) Final Credit	9 9/1(-13%)	(3) Final Credit 9/1, 8/1, showed only greenness when eighth of 10 in minor event at Catterick (7f, good) on debut 29 days ago, slowly away. 100,000gns yearling; well-adrift eighth of ten on 7f Catterick debut.
2	10 2nd (10) (0.57/1 -8%) Fakhra	0.57 0.57/1(-8%)	(10) Fakhra 0.57/1, Promising individual. 16/1, made a promising start to career when second of 10 in minor event at Chepstow (7.1f, good to firm) 11 days ago, running on after slowly into stride. Leading claims. Easy to back for 7f debut at Chepstow but ran on well to take a late 2nd; good claims.
3	4 3rd (4) (100/1 +20%) Kovu	100 100/1(+20%)	(4) Kovu 100/1, Offered little when eleventh of 12 in minor event at Doncaster (8f, good to firm, 250/1) on debut 11 days ago. Nice enough pedigree but his race was over a long way out on Doncaster debut (1m).
4	11 4th (11) (8.5/1 -21%) Viscountess Renard	8.5 8.5/1(-21%)	(11) Viscountess Renard 8.5/1, €42,000 foal, €120,000 yearling, Dandy Man filly. Half-sister to several winners, including useful 2-y-o 5.7f/6f winner Tawdheef and 7f winner Arabian Coast. Dam winner up to 9.4f (2-y-o 6f winner). 120,000euros yearling; well-connected filly; leading yard and market can give clues.
5th	12 5th (12) (125/1 -25%) Wowshesomthingelse	125 125/1(-25%)	(12) Wowshesomthingelse 125/1, Twice-raced maiden. Offered little when sixth of 9 in maiden at Catterick (6f, good to firm, 100/1) 11 days ago. Low-level form at 7f and 6f so far; future lies in ordinary handicaps.
6th	5 6th (5) (125/1 -346%) Lucky Protector	125 125/1(-346%)	(5) Lucky Protector 125/1, Helmet gelding. Half-brother to German 1m winner Lucky Empress. Dam unraced half-sister to Deutsches Derby winner Lucky Speed. Yard's AW winners outnumber those on turf but worth a market check.
7th	9 7th (9) (2.75/1 +50%) Tobetso	2.75 2.75/1(+50%)	(9) Tobetso 2.75/1, Promising sort. 12/1, knew more than on debut but ran to just a similar level when fourth of 8 in minor event at Chepstow (7.1f, good to soft). Off 9 months. In excellent hands and having been gelded, he's open to improvement. Vulnerable in 6f/7f novices on turf as 2yo; needs to have come on plenty over the winter.
8th	8 8th (8) (40/1 +39%) Rampant	40 40/1(+39%)	(8) Rampant 40/1, 66/1, went backwards from debut when seventh of 11 in maiden at Carlisle (9f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Down in trip. Best form on debut over 1m4f (AW); drop to 1m1f no help since; now down to 7f.
9th	6 9th (6) (20/1 +20%) Minneapolis Sound	20 20/1(+20%)	(6) Minneapolis Sound 20/1, 8,000 gns yearling, Gregorian gelding. Half-brother to 6f winner Bungledupinblue. Dam once-raced half-sister to smart winner up to 1m Leitrim House out of useful 1¼m winner (stayed 1½m) Lonely Heart. Useful pedigree but yard's newcomers need the outing more often than not.
10th	1 10th (1) (300/1 -100%) Milky Teal	300 300/1(-100%)	(1) Milky Teal 300/1, Twice-raced maiden. 150/1, could hardly have shown any less after 4 months off when last of 9 in minor event at Pontefract (5f, good) 18 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Belated debut in February; finished last in both starts at triple-figure prices.
11th	7 11th (7) (66/1 +0%) My Boy Benji	66 66/1(+0%)	(7) My Boy Benji 66/1, Mondialiste gelding. Dam, 1m-12.4f winner, half-sister to useful 7f-10.4f winner Lord of The Rock. Dam won at up to about 1m4f; yard has better record in handicaps than novices.

LTO Selection:

Tobetso could prove popular with the William Haggas yard in good form, but he hasn't been seen since coming home fourth at Chepstow last September, and has been gelded since. With that in mind, FAKHRA might have the edge after her debut second earlier in the month, where she was beaten less than a length despite a slow start. The daughter of Zoustar should only improve for that experience, while Viscountess Renard is a newcomer to note.

FAKHRA shaped with abundant promise on debut when finishing a running-on second at Chepstow earlier this month, so Richard Hannon's filly is fancied to go a place better with improvement on the cards. Tobetso didn't offer a great deal on both outings as a 2-y-o but he's in top hands and he could be the one to give the selection most to think about. Newcomer Viscountess Renard and Final Credit can do battle for third place.

Newcomer Viscountess Renard makes some appeal on paper but FAKHRA looks the one to beat on her promising Chepstow debut form.

18:45 Wetherby Stakes (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:00 Ayr Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (5.5/1 -22%) Garden Oasis	5.5 5.5/1(-22%)	(6) Garden Oasis 5.5/1, C&D winner. 20/1, creditable second of 11 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, good) 18 days ago. Solid claims. Back to form when putting in a good front-running shift at Pontefract (1m).
2	3 2nd (3) (3.5/1 -56%) Painters Palette	3.5 3.5/1(-56%)	(3) Painters Palette 3.5/1, 2 wins from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in April. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Ripon (9.8f, soft, 13/8) 54 days ago, shaping much better than the bare result. Leading claims. 2-2 on the AW for this yard and boiled over prior to disappointing at Ripon.
3	4 3rd (4) (2.75/1 +50%) Tilsitt	2.75 2.75/1(+50%)	(4) Tilsitt 2.75/1, C&D winner. 13/2, fifth of 8 in handicap at this course (10f, good) 20 days ago. Not completely dismissed. No excuses from the front on his latest visit here and remains below best this season.
4	1 4th (1) (4.5/1 -13%) Hortzadar	4.5 4.5/1(-13%)	(1) Hortzadar 4.5/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 6/1, creditable second of 9 in handicap at this C&D (good) 20 days ago. Player if building on that. 9lb below last winning mark and bang there in two of his three runs this season.
5th	7 5th (7) (5/1 -11%) Rory	5 5/1(-11%)	(7) Rory 5/1, Unreliable individual. Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 7/4, creditable second of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 8 days ago, not ideally placed. Cheekpieces back on. One to consider for all he's not the easiest to win with. Winning sprinter but he's looked every bit as effective at 7f/1m on his last three runs.
6th	5 6th (5) (12/1 +40%) Cisco Disco	12 12/1(+40%)	(5) Cisco Disco 12/1, Eleventh of 13 in handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, good, 40/1) 30 days ago. Others make more appeal. Down the field in both runs this campaign in cheekpieces (retained).
7th	2 7th (2) (11/1 +31%) Young Fire	11 11/1(+31%)	(2) Young Fire 11/1, Latest win at Newcastle in May. Twelfth of 13 in handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, good, 20/1) 30 days ago. Visor back on. Struggles with his consistency and hasn't fired at all on his last couple of turf starts.

LTO Selection:

Narrowly denied over C&D last time out, HORTZADAR must hold every chance if building upon that effort as he looks to strike off a mark 9lb lower than his last win. Runner-up at Pontefract last time out, Garden Oasis can give him the most to think about along with Rory, who usually goes well here. Painters Palette would be a key player as well if bouncing back to form.

PAINTERS PALETTE was much better than the bare result when sixth at Ripon last time and, after a short break, he's fancied to resume winning ways. Hortzadar is a threat on the back of a creditable second over C&D and Garden Oasis, also runner-up on his latest outing, is another who should feature.

Preference is for GARDEN OASIS on the back of his bold show at Pontefract. Hortzadar is the danger.

19:00 Ayr Handicap (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:08 Sligo Handicap Hurdle 20f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	7 1st (7) (10/1 +38%) True Destiny	10 10/1(+38%)	(7) True Destiny 10/1, C&D winner. 80/1, bit below form eleventh of 19 in handicap at Navan (13f, heavy) 52 days ago, merely closing up late. Switches from Flat to hurdles with more needed. Six-time Flat winner, only hurdles win was gained out of the blue over C&D last October.
2	1 2nd (1) (7.5/1 -88%) Florey Spud	7.5 7.5/1(-88%)	(1) Florey Spud 7.5/1, 28/1, creditable sixth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (24f, good) 26 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Not taken lightly. Twice second at Wexford last year, may do better as a result of last month's Tipperary run.
3	11 3rd (11) (4/1 +47%) Ceanndana	4 4/1(+47%)	(11) Ceanndana 4/1, 9/1, thirteenth of 25 in handicap hurdle at Naas (15.9f, soft) 175 days ago. Back up in trip. Has good chance at these weights if back on track. Solid form on good ground last autumn, going may have been too soft on last two 2022 runs.
4	2 4th (2) (5.5/1 -38%) Will You Win	5.5 5.5/1(-38%)	(2) Will You Win 5.5/1, Winner in hurdle at Clonmel in April. 9/2, creditable third of 12 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (17.4f, good to soft) 39 days ago. Poor strike rate. Gained an overdue maiden success at Clonmel in April, fair third in a handicap since then.
5th	9 5th (9) (9/1 -50%) Moyvilla Lass	9 9/1(-50%)	(9) Moyvilla Lass 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Very good fifth of 14 in handicap hurdle (20/1) at Wexford (17.4f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Shortlisted. Fair run when fifth at Wexford in her first handicap, young mare is open to improvement.
6th	6 6th (6) (14/1 +13%) Cassarina Gold	14 14/1(+13%)	(6) Cassarina Gold 14/1, 33/1, good ninth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (24f, good) 26 days ago. Should improve so she's in the mix. Down the field at Tipperary in first handicap, held by General Clermont and Florey Spud.
7th	12 7th (12) (7/1 +13%) Latest Model	7 7/1(+13%)	(12) Latest Model 7/1, Creditable fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (21.4f, good to soft, 9/1) 25 days ago. Needs considering. Has each-way claims on the basis of satisfactory recent form at Clonmel and Downpatrick.
8th	4 8th (4) (8.5/1 +47%) Joshua Chamberlain	8.5 8.5/1(+47%)	(4) Joshua Chamberlain 8.5/1, Below form fourteenth of 23 in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Naas (18.9f, soft) 75 days ago. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. Fifth in a bumper won by the top-class Marine Nationale, form otherwise undistinguished.
9th	10 9th (10) (50/1 -25%) Deo Bellator	50 50/1(-25%)	(10) Deo Bellator 50/1, Eleventh of 12 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (17.4f, good to soft, 50/1) 39 days ago. Has work to do. Two Downpatrick runs since her return from a break provide no encouragement.
10th	8 10th (8) (40/1 -21%) Double Jubilee	40 40/1(-21%)	(8) Double Jubilee 40/1, Remains a maiden after 17 NH runs. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, first run since leaving John Patrick Ryan when thirteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle (28/1) at Limerick (22f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Engaged 6.18 Roscommon Monday. Best handicap run came when second over 3m1f at Ballinrobe over a year ago.
11th	13 11th (13) (125/1 -89%) Velvet Reel	125 125/1(-89%)	(13) Velvet Reel 125/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Twelfth of 18 in novice hurdle at Listowel (16f, good, 250/1) 8 days ago. Up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut with more required. Three-figure odds on all four starts over hurdles, transformation needed on handicap debut.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (5.5/1 -10%) General Clermont	5.5 5.5/1(-10%)	(3) General Clermont 5.5/1, Remains a maiden after 27 NH runs. Creditable fifth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (24f, good, 5/1) 26 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Can make presence felt. 21-race maiden over hurdles placed eight times, needs to improve with cheekpieces fitted.
5	5 \|RR\| (5) (10/1 -25%) She's Tobias	10 10/1(-25%)	(5) She's Tobias 10/1, 10/1, first run since leaving Adrian Murray when ninth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (17.4f, good to soft) 39 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Should have more to offer now stepping back up in trip. Player. Placed at this venue on final start before a winter break, no impact on return last month.

LTO Selection:

Aidan Kelly has quickly slipped back into the winning groove since returning from injury and FLOREY SPUD will have his prospects of a first victory enhanced by the Kildare man's 7lb claim. The selection twice went close over this trip at Wexford last year and last month's run at Tipperary will have brought him on. Ceanndana's third of 21 at Punchestown in October is an excellent line of form and he was unsuited by soft ground in two subsequent outings. It's his first start of the year but his yard is in fine fettle. She's Tobias was placed on three occasions last year including over this trip and, separately, at this venue. She has joined a shrewd outfit and should come on from last month's comeback run at Downpatrick.

Lots with chances. Handicap debutante SHE'S TOBIAS is fancied to take a sizeable step forward on her second run for her current yard now her stamina is drawn out more so edges the vote. Latest Model figures on a handy-looking mark and is rated next best, while the unexposed Cassarina Gold is another likely improver and warrants plenty of respect too.

A hopeful vote goes to MOYVILLLA LASS who can probably improve from her recent handicap debut over a shorter trip at Wexford.

19:08 Sligo Handicap Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:20 Wetherby Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (0.57/1 +48%) War Chant	0.57 0.57/1(+48%)	(1) War Chant 0.57/1, Career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm, 13/8) 9 days ago, pushed out. Looks well-in under a penalty. Cosy winner at Nottingham last time and an obvious contender with his penalty.
2	2 2nd (2) (3.33/1 +0%) Mr Jetman	3.33 3.33/1(+0%)	(2) Mr Jetman 3.33/1, Opened account at Redcar in May. Not in same form under a penalty at Catterick next time but could bounce back. 7f winner last month but below that last time; fast ground a concern and first run at 1m.
3	4 3rd (4) (16/1 -33%) Na Scoitear	16 16/1(-33%)	(4) Na Scoitear 16/1, Winner at Southwell in April but below form both starts since. Needs to get back on track in first-time blinkers. AW winner in April but well beaten since including back on turf last time; blinkers tried.
4	7 4th (7) (5.5/1 -22%) Annalee Lass	5.5 5.5/1(-22%)	(7) Annalee Lass 5.5/1, 2 wins from 5 runs this year. Didn't need to be at best to win 4-runner handicap at Ripon (8f, heavy, 11/8) 32 days ago. Should remain competitive following small rise. Ex-Irish; two wins in cheekpieces for this yard; first run on good to firm; not out of it.
5th	5 5th (5) (40/1 -60%) Monophonic	40 40/1(-60%)	(5) Monophonic 40/1, 40/1, last of 9 in handicap at Beverley (12.1f, good) 28 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Ex-Irish; best on the AW; well beaten on soft/good to soft turf on two starts for new yard.
6th	8 6th (8) (28/1 -75%) Two Plus Two	28 28/1(-75%)	(8) Two Plus Two 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, tenth of 12 in minor event at Kempton (7f) 20 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Must improve. Well beaten in novice and maidens, mostly over 7f; may improve now going handicapping.
7th	3 7th (3) (150/1 -127%) Fools Gambit	150 150/1(-127%)	(3) Fools Gambit 150/1, Little impact in various events, including on handicap/stable debut at Haydock (8f, good to firm, 80/1) 18 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Modest form so far including on stable debut on first run since being gelded.

LTO Selection:

WAR CHANT appeals as a likely type to cope with a 6lb penalty imposed for a facile success over an extended mile at Nottingham nine days ago. The gelding made all that day and still looks to have plenty of potential. Na Scoitear may find improvement in first-time blinkers, while Annalee Lass is another considered off just 2lb higher than last month's Ripon success.

WAR CHANT looks well-in under a penalty for his wide-margin Nottingham success so the follow up beckons. Mr Jetman beat a subsequent winner at Redcar last month and will be a big threat if returning to that sort of form. Ripon-scorer Annalee Lass is next best.

Following his easy win at Nottingham last week, WAR CHANT is going to be hard to beat against some mainly out-of-form rivals.

19:20 Wetherby Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:35 Ayr Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
7	7 (7) (80/1 -60%) Humble Spark	80 80/1(-60%)	(7) Humble Spark 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1 and hooded for 1st time eyecover on for 1st time, last of 8 in handicap at Redcar (7f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Hasn't raised his profile at all in two handicaps (1m/7f).
1	4 1st (4) (6/1 -118%) Alpina Express	6 6/1(-118%)	(4) Alpina Express 6/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 6/1, last of 7 in maiden at Newcastle (10.2f) 61 days ago. Needs to take a step forward now switched to turf for this handicap debut but she's in good hands and may well do just that. Handicap debutante who should be a contender on her initial AW promise.
2	5 2nd (5) (10/1 -82%) Whatacracker	10 10/1(-82%)	(5) Whatacracker 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable fifth of 9 in handicap (14/1) at Haydock (8f, good to firm) 18 days ago, slowly away. Up in trip and no surprise if he has a say. 0-5; going beyond a mile for the first time should suit on pedigree.
3	3 3rd (3) (1.75/1 +47%) Breguet Boy	1.75 1.75/1(+47%)	(3) Breguet Boy 1.75/1, Latest win at Musselburgh in May. Respectable second of 7 in handicap at Hamilton (9.2f, good to firm, 11/8) 13 days ago, well positioned. Live each-way chance. Another solid effort at Hamilton 13 days ago and he's running well at present.
4	2 4th (2) (8/1 +43%) Flying Moon	8 8/1(+43%)	(2) Flying Moon 8/1, Three-time C&D winner. Sixth of 7 in handicap here (good to firm, 14/1) 8 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Others make more appeal on recent evidence. Capable but clearly needs to get back on track after two lesser performances.
5th	9 5th (9) (14/1 +13%) Rory The Cat	14 14/1(+13%)	(9) Rory The Cat 14/1, 9/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, bit below form sixth of 12 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, good to soft) 55 days ago, running on. First run for yard after leaving Keith Dalgleish. Made it 0-9 when only midfield over Beverley's extended 7f the final time; new yard.
6th	1 6th (1) (11/1 +31%) St Andrew's Castle	11 11/1(+31%)	(1) St Andrew's Castle 11/1, C&D winner in May. Last of 7 in handicap (9/2) back here (good to firm) 8 days ago. Opposable on the back of that low-key display. Recent C&D winner but he trailed home last here eight days ago.
7th	6 7th (6) (40/1 -100%) Two Rivers	40 40/1(-100%)	(6) Two Rivers 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving Keith Dalgleish when last of 9 in handicap (18/1) at Carlisle (7.8f, good to soft) 11 days ago, slowly away. Up in trip and needs to raise his game. Some promise in his two runs here but was tailed off on his switch to handicaps.
8th	10 8th (10) (18/1 +10%) Epona Pas	18 18/1(+10%)	(10) Epona Pas 18/1, Fourth of 5 in handicap (16/1) at Hamilton (9.2f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Down another 1 lb and he's an each-way player. No better than fourth in his four handicaps; needs a further drop in the ratings.
9th	8 9th (8) (3/1 +0%) Churchella	3 3/1(+0%)	(8) Churchella 3/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Very good second of 11 in handicap (20/1) at Leicester (10f, good) 14 days ago, slowly away. Leading contender. A well-related Churchill filly who showed plenty more on her handicap debut at Leicester.

LTO Selection:

Breguet Boy arguably sets the standard on the back of his Musselburgh win two starts ago and second at Hamilton last time. That said, marginal preference is for the unexposed CHURCHELLA, who put in a career-best effort on her handicap bow recently and she may have more improvement to come. Alpina Express has a similar profile to the selection and should not be discounted, while Whatacracker completes the shortlist.

The most appealing of these is CHURCHELLA, who improved for the step up to this trip when chasing home an in-form, odds-on shot on her handicap debut at Leicester a fortnight ago. She will surely go close if able to build on that here. Breguet Boy is holding his form admirably well and is likely to be firmly in the mix once more. Handicap debutante Alpina Express is of interest from an each-way point of view, while Epona Pas and Whatacracker are also live candidates for minor honours.

Breguet Boy has solid claims in his current form but he is thoroughly exposed, whereas CHURCHELLA is having only her fifth start.

19:35 Ayr Handicap (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:43 Sligo Handicap Hurdle 25f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	6 1st (6) (10/1 +38%) Ballyglass Beauty	10 10/1(+38%)	(6) Ballyglass Beauty 10/1, Unseated rider in novice chase (33/1) at Kilbeggan (19.4f, good to soft) on debut over fences 9 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Significantly back up in trip. Dependable over staying distances last year, unseated early in a recent chase run.
2	13 2nd (13) (33/1 +34%) Champagne Auction	33 33/1(+34%)	(13) Champagne Auction 33/1, Winner in hurdle at Cork in October. 14/1, seventeenth of 24 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, soft). Off 6 months. Up in trip. Cork win last October on stable debut was a surprise, overall credentials are unconvincing.
3	4 3rd (4) (6/1 +25%) Alfieri	6 6/1(+25%)	(4) Alfieri 6/1, Respectable eighth of 16 in handicap hurdle (7/1) at Tipperary (24f, good) 26 days ago, not knocked about. Looks competitive on form. Made a couple of mistakes at Tipperary last time, chance on C&D second last October.
4	14 4th (14) (33/1 -106%) Jesina	33 33/1(-106%)	(14) Jesina 33/1, 50/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving Mrs J. Harrington when fifth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.1f, good) 14 days ago. RESERVE. First reserve, lost form with Jessica Harrington, bright start for this yard at Ballinrobe.
5th	2 5th (2) (5/1 +9%) Ladiam	5 5/1(+9%)	(2) Ladiam 5/1, Course winner. Good second of 11 in handicap hurdle (5/1) at Wexford (24.2f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Going the right way. Course maiden hurdle winner last August, every chance now after three consecutive seconds.
6th	8 6th (8) (3/1 +0%) Reserve Judgement	3 3/1(+0%)	(8) Reserve Judgement 3/1, Career best when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle at Down Royal (23.3f, good, 5/1) 11 days ago, always holding on. Another bold bid looks assured. Stayed well when winning over an extended 2m7f at Down Royal, more progress on the cards.
7th	1 7th (1) (12/1 -9%) Junior Alliance	12 12/1(-9%)	(1) Junior Alliance 12/1, Fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (24.2f, good to soft, 16/1) 24 days ago. Unexposed over this sort of trip. Finished only 2 1/4l behind runner-up Ladiam when fourth at Wexford last month.
8th	11 8th (11) (18/1 +78%) Cullenwaine	18 18/1(+78%)	(11) Cullenwaine 18/1, 200/1, creditable eighth of 15 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (21.1f, good to soft) 42 days ago. Up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes handicap hurdle debut and he's capable of better. Maiden form provides no encouragement, cheekpieces will need to have a dramatic effect.
9th	9 9th (9) (7/1 +13%) Tullyhogue Fort	7 7/1(+13%)	(9) Tullyhogue Fort 7/1, 9/2, excellent second of 16 in handicap chase at Limerick (22.7f, good to soft) 19 days ago, conceding first run. Switches from chase to hurdles. Merits consideration. Second off his lower chase mark at Limerick last time, stays 3m and suited by good ground.
5	5 \|F\| (5) (18/1 +28%) Paidi's Passion	18 18/1(+28%)	(5) Paidi's Passion 18/1, Ninth of 12 in handicap hurdle (7/1) at Tramore (21f, soft). Off 6 months. Back up in trip. Consistent on good ground last August/September, not as effective later on soft ground.
10th	12 10th (12) (40/1 +20%) Finding Freedom	40 40/1(+20%)	(12) Finding Freedom 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 25/1, eleventh of 18 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (22f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Point winner on good ground, ordinary maiden form, made no impact in his first handicap.
11th	10 11th (10) (5/1 +50%) Aliunde	5 5/1(+50%)	(10) Aliunde 5/1, 13/2, good fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.1f, good) 14 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Has shown a degree of promise on all four handicap hurdle outings, should not be far away.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (12/1 +33%) Now Go Soldier Go	12 12/1(+33%)	(7) Now Go Soldier Go 12/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 9 in novice hurdle at Hexham (23.3f, good to soft, 12/1) 31 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut for a stiff-enough mark on the face of it but he's open to progress. Second in a maiden point, qualified for a mark with fourth at Hexham, others preferred.

LTO Selection:

WHATSYOURSTATUS makes a quick reappearance having win a Friday chase and competes from a lower hurdles rating. He was a well-backed winner from a 106-chase rating at Clonmel and while forecast rain wouldn't suit, a reasonably sound surface will do and he should win from his current hurdles' rating. Reserve Judgement similarly would prefer good ground and also has solid claims. He too was well supported when winning a similar race at Down Royal recently and should compete from 7lb higher, with today's rider claiming an extra 2lb. Ladiam has been running well in similar races but isn't ahead of the handicapper while Tullyhogue Fort also has useful recent form and is ideally suited by staying distances on good ground. Aliunde has been running well and has place claims.

This looks a good race for the grade with WHATSYOURSTATUS just about the most persuasive option given he arrives on the back of a chase win from a higher mark than this. Reserve Judgement and Tullyhogue Fort are just a couple of potential threats.

Last Friday's Clonmel chase winner Whatsyourstatus is likely to be popular but ALIUNDE is put forward as an each-way alternative

19:43 Sligo Handicap Hurdle 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:55 Wetherby Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (2.25/1 +50%) Star Shield	2.25 2.25/1(+50%)	(4) Star Shield 2.25/1, Latest win at Ayr in May. Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap (5/1) there (8f, good) 20 days ago, running on. Solid each-way player. 1m Ayr winner last month; fair fifth after troubled run over same C&D last time; player.
2	3 2nd (3) (2/1 +27%) Beltane	2 2/1(+27%)	(3) Beltane 2/1, 1 win from 2 runs this year. 4/1, first run since leaving Keith Dalgleish (6,000 gns) when good third of 12 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 13 days ago, running on late. Enters calculations nudged up 2 lb. 1m winner in April and good third on stable debut last time; conditions suit; chance.
3	1 3rd (1) (5/1 -43%) Starshiba	5 5/1(-43%)	(1) Starshiba 5/1, Latest win at Newcastle in March. 25/1, ran badly under a change of tactics after 8 weeks of when fifteenth of 20 in handicap at York (7f, good to firm) 25 days ago. Yet to win on turf but has to be taken seriously back in class 5 company. Has won 5 on the AW; yet to score on turf, but rated 5lb lower; looks stable's 2nd string.
4	2 4th (2) (6.5/1 +19%) How Impressive	6.5 6.5/1(+19%)	(2) How Impressive 6.5/1, 10/1, again couldn't match his all-weather form when fifth of 8 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good to firm) 3 weeks ago, not quicken from 2f out. Others make more appeal. 7f AW winner last term; some fair runs in h'caps but bit to prove on first try at 1m.
5th	7 5th (7) (8.5/1 +29%) Asdaa	8.5 8.5/1(+29%)	(7) Asdaa 8.5/1, Got back on track when fifth of 6 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 5/1) 5 weeks ago, albeit better placed than most. Won at Chelmsford in February (1m) and fair form since; could go well..
6th	8 6th (8) (16/1 -14%) Tipperary Moon	16 16/1(-14%)	(8) Tipperary Moon 16/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 16/1, first run since leaving Ivan Furtado when respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) 14 days ago, finishing with running left. Ex-Ivan Furtado; all wins over 7f but stays 1m; fair run on stable debut; a possible.

LTO Selection:

BELTANE made a pleasing start for Michael Appleby when a very close third at Beverley 13 days ago and he looks a solid option, despite having to shoulder 2lb more. He was rated higher earlier in his career, so looks very capable of another bold effort on these terms. The class-dropping Starshiba is feared most, although Ventura Rascal is dangerous to rule out given that he won a claiming handicap off this mark last summer.

Having enjoyed a fruitful all-weather campaign, STARSHIBA ran badly under a change of tactics at York last month but, back down in class 5 company, David O'Meara's 6-y-o is fancied to gain a first success on the turf. Beltane ran a cracker on first start for Mick Appleby at Beverley just under 2 weeks ago, so he's put forward as the main danger, ahead of Star Shield and Ventura Rascal.

Following a good third at Beverley on debut for Mick Appleby, BELTANE (nap) is taken to beat Ventura Rascal and Star Shield.

19:55 Wetherby Handicap (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:10 Ayr Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (1.88/1 +53%) Mereside Angel	1.88 1.88/1(+53%)	(1) Mereside Angel 1.88/1, Creditable third of 6 in handicap (4/1) at Ripon (5f, good to firm) 6 days ago. Consistent rather than progressive. Running well this season and needs respecting now dropped into a Class 6.
2	7 2nd (7) (9/1 +10%) Bonito Cavalo	9 9/1(+10%)	(7) Bonito Cavalo 9/1, Respectable third of 6 in handicap (13/2) at Musselburgh (5f, good to firm) 10 days ago, nearest finish. Cheekpieces may well perk him up. Ran quite well at Musselburgh last time given that the blindfold was removed late.
3	2 3rd (2) (4.5/1 -29%) Stay Smart	4.5 4.5/1(-29%)	(2) Stay Smart 4.5/1, Didn't need to improve to win 5-runner handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 3/1) 8 days ago by head from One Last Hug, responding well. Carries penalty but he retains handicap scope. Scraped home last week and doesn't look well-in with a 5lb penalty.
4	4 4th (4) (5/1 -25%) Primo's Comet	5 5/1(-25%)	(4) Primo's Comet 5/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Last of 5 in handicap at this course (7.2f, good to firm, 2/1) 8 days ago, eased down. Significantly back down in trip, which is sure to suit. 7f too far here last week; consistent in the main and off a career-low mark.
5th	5 5th (5) (8.5/1 +39%) Sixcor	8.5 8.5/1(+39%)	(5) Sixcor 8.5/1, Three-time C&D winner. 1¼ lengths third of 5 to Stay Smart in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 16/1) 8 days ago. Step back in the right direction when chasing home Stay Smart and One Last Hug last week.
6th	3 6th (3) (3.5/1 +22%) High Security	3.5 3.5/1(+22%)	(3) High Security 3.5/1, Good third of 9 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, good, 9/2) 9 days ago. Expected to be bang there having been eased 1 lb since. Gave it a good go from the front when close up at Nottingham last week.

LTO Selection:

STAY SMART got the better of the reopposing One Last Hug (second) and Sixcor (third) when gaining the success over C&D last time out that his previous form deserved. He had hit the crossbar both here and at Musselburgh before making all over track and trip eight days ago and even a 5lb penalty isn't expected to stop this in-form five-year-old from producing another bold showing. Of the others, keep an eye on Primo's Comet coming back to the minimum trip.

HIGH SECURITY produced his best effort of the season when third at Nottingham last week and now looks ready to cash in on his good mark. Old rivals Stay Smart and One Last Hug dominated the finish in a C&D handicap recently and are feared most.

One to consider strongly is MERESIDE ANGEL (nap) who is running well and should be suited by this drop in grade.

20:10 Ayr Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:18 Sligo NH Flat Race 18f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	2 1st (2) (0.2/1 +39%) Aurora Vega	0.2 0.2/1(+39%)	(2) Aurora Vega 0.2/1, Walk In The Park mare. Sister to Cheltenham Champion Bumper winner/very smart hurdler Facile Vega, and half-sister to fair 2m hurdle winner Princess Vega. Should make a winning start. Out of Quevega and sister to crack bumper horse and smart novice hurdler Facile Vega.
2	5 2nd (5) (8/1 -33%) Littlebiggie	8 8/1(-33%)	(5) Littlebiggie 8/1, Ask mare who won easily on her point debut last month. Looks the main threat to Aurora Vega. Easy debut winner of Stradbally mares' maiden point in April (good); yard going well.
3	6 3rd (6) (28/1 -75%) Marvel Star	28 28/1(-75%)	(6) Marvel Star 28/1, Once-raced maiden. 11/1, slipped up in bumper at Tramore (16.8f, good) on NH debut 10 days ago. No form in points prior to that, so hard to fancy. Making some headway with a chance of minor honours when slipping up at Tramore lately.
4	12 4th (12) (10/1 -25%) River Robe	10 10/1(-25%)	(12) River Robe 10/1, Once-raced maiden. 150/1 and hooded, fifth of 17 in juvenile hurdle at Punchestown (15.8f, good to soft) on NH debut 21 days ago. Makes bumpers debut. Belied huge odds when creditable fifth of 17 in maiden hurdle at Punchestown 3 weeks ago.
5th	8 5th (8) (100/1 -25%) Shanlaylin	100 100/1(-25%)	(8) Shanlaylin 100/1, Once-raced maiden. Seventh of 13 in bumper (33/1) at Tramore (16.8f, good) on NH debut 10 days ago. Sister to talented stablemate Drop The Anchor; tailed off on recent debut at Tramore.
6th	13 6th (13) (10/1 +29%) Its Not Over Yet	10 10/1(+29%)	(13) Its Not Over Yet 10/1, Once-raced maiden. 33/1, seventh of 13 in bumper at Tipperary (16f, good) on NH debut 26 days ago. Beaten 14l by previous winner when racing against geldings at Tipperary; reserve.
7th	9 7th (9) (66/1 -100%) Sydney Cruiser	66 66/1(-100%)	(9) Sydney Cruiser 66/1, Altruistic mare. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 25f) Sego Success. Altruistic mare; dam unraced half-sister to 2 jumps winners; likely best watched on debut.
8th	3 8th (3) (22/1 -10%) Come And See	22 22/1(-10%)	(3) Come And See 22/1, €13,000 3-y-o, Soldier of Fortune mare. Half-sister to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler My Little Cracker, stayed 19f. Half-sister to bumper/2m hurdle winner My Little Cracker; Kelly an interesting booking.
9th	1 9th (1) (66/1 +34%) Another Red Cat	66 66/1(+34%)	(1) Another Red Cat 66/1, Yeats mare. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3m) Banasan. Wears tongue strap. Last of 6 finishers completed start in points (Feb 18). Homebred Yeats mare from family of high-class jumper Behrajan; beaten a long way in point.
10th	7 10th (7) (66/1 -200%) Missea	66 66/1(-200%)	(7) Missea 66/1, Affinisea mare. Half-sister to useful hurdler/fairly useful chaser Flashjack. Makes little appeal. Affinisea half-sister to useful hurdle winner Flashjack; Maguire always a jockey to note.

LTO Selection:

Quevega's daughter and Facile Vega's brother AURORA VEGA makes an eagerly awaited debut at a slightly unusual time of year but should take beating. Debuting in a June bumper aged five could suggest she isn't high-class but both Facile Vega and a half-sister Princess Vega won on their debuts and her yard is flying. Homebred Littlebiggie won well against exposed but experienced rivals at Stradbally and having proven ability, being race-fit and suited by a sound surface, should run well. Come And See is a half-sister to a bumper/five-time winner while homebred Missea's half-brother was a useful staying eight-time winner. Cloudy Waters was a 2,000gns cast-off purchase from Godolphin last November and is best watched while River Robe showed some ability on hurdles debut.

AURORA VEGA is a full sister to a Champion Bumper winner and starts out in a weak race, so she's fully expected to make a successful start. Littlebiggie is the obvious danger on the back of a point win.

You bring your mare to a summer bumper in Sligo and face a sister to Facile Vega; that mare, AURORA VEGA, is the default selection

20:18 Sligo NH Flat Race 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:30 Wetherby Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (3/1 +33%) Flight Of Angels	3 3/1(+33%)	(2) Flight Of Angels 3/1, Lightly-raced maiden who got back on track when fifth of 8 on handicap debut (16/1) at Redcar (10f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Unexposed; fair fifth in similar event on reappearance; further progress on the cards.
2	4 2nd (4) (3.5/1 -86%) Ragosina	3.5 3.5/1(-86%)	(4) Ragosina 3.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Very good second of 11 in handicap (13/2) at Pontefract (10f, good) 18 days ago, despite still looking green. Should have more to offer. Improved when 2nd on handicap debut (first run at 1m2f); up 2lb; a possible.
3	1 3rd (1) (1.5/1 +55%) Angels Landing	1.5 1.5/1(+55%)	(1) Angels Landing 1.5/1, 4/1, creditable second of 9 in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, good to firm) 9 days ago, no match for winner. Much respected from same mark with 7-lb claimer taking over in the saddle. Yet to win on turf but fair second to a subsequent winner at Nottingham last week.
4	5 4th (5) (8/1 +27%) Purnika	8 8/1(+27%)	(5) Purnika 8/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 28/1, eighth of 14 in minor event at Haydock (8f, good to firm) 18 days ago. Up in trip for handicap debut. Hood on for 1st time. Three runs at up to 1m; may improve for step up in trip on h'cap debut; hood tried.
5th	3 5th (3) (7/1 -75%) Canadiansmokeshow	7 7/1(-75%)	(3) Canadiansmokeshow 7/1, Ran to a level all 4 starts at 2 yrs but has been below form both outings this term, including on handicap debut last time. Up in trip. Promising as a juvenile; bit disappointing this year; first run at 1m2f but a bit to prove.

LTO Selection:

RAGOSINA didn't get a clear run last time at Pontefract after a slow start and she did well to go under by just a length in the circumstances. This small field may help and if she can repeat that effort, she could win for the first time. Recent Nottingham runner-up Angels Landing is an obvious rival but top-weight won't help her cause, while Purnika tries a hood on her first start in handicap company and could surprise a few.

RAGOSINA took a step forward when runner-up on her handicap debut/reappearance at Pontefract despite still looking green, so with further improvement anticipated, she's a straightforward choice to go one better. Angels Landing was unlucky to bump into a big improver at Nottingham and is feared most.

The unexposed FLIGHT OF ANGELS should improve on her reappearance run and is taken to beat Ragosina and Angels Landing.

20:30 Wetherby Handicap (Class 5) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:45 Ayr Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (4.5/1 -64%) Ahamoment	4.5 4.5/1(-64%)	(5) Ahamoment 4.5/1, Career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Musselburgh (7.2f, good to firm, 7/2) 10 days ago by 1¾ lengths from Merricourt. 4 lb rise fair and another bold bid anticipated. Promising 5th before making all with something to spare since (7f); improve further.
2	1 2nd (1) (3.33/1 +45%) Classy Al	3.33 3.33/1(+45%)	(1) Classy Al 3.33/1, C&D winner. Last of 8 in handicap (7/2) at this C&D (good to firm) 21 days ago, very slowly away. Claims on best form. C&D winner; handles most ground; good reappearance; never involved in higher grade since.
3	8 3rd (8) (6/1 +63%) Go Sing	6 6/1(+63%)	(8) Go Sing 6/1, Last of 18 in handicap (50/1) at Redcar (7f, good to soft). Off 8 months. First run for yard after leaving Michael & David Easterby. Likely best watched. Modest handicap form for the Easterbys but down weights and new yard having a great season.
4	3 4th (3) (5/1 -11%) Chookie Dunedin	5 5/1(-11%)	(3) Chookie Dunedin 5/1, C&D winner. 5/1, good second of 10 in handicap at Catterick (6f, good to firm) 19 days ago, having to pick way through. Figures off a handy mark and is one for shortlist. C&D winner off 7lb higher last May; close 2nd latest; primed for good run.
5th	10 5th (10) (8.5/1 +39%) Impulsive Reaction	8.5 8.5/1(+39%)	(10) Impulsive Reaction 8.5/1, Ninth of 14 in handicap (25/1) at York (7f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Others more appealing. Won 7f maiden as 2yo; not recaptured form this year; now taking on proven older horses.
6th	7 6th (7) (9/1 -38%) Merricourt	9 9/1(-38%)	(7) Merricourt 9/1, C&D winner. 3/1 and blinkered for 1st time, good 1¾ lengths second of 7 to Ahamoment in handicap at Musselburgh (7.2f, good to firm) 10 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Merits consideration. Two solid 7f runs this year; closely matched with Ahamoment on latest; can go well again.
7th	4 7th (4) (33/1 +34%) Tangled	33 33/1(+34%)	(4) Tangled 33/1, Twenty one runs since last win in 2021. Sixth of 8 in handicap at this course (8f, good to firm, 11/1) 8 days ago. Chance on old form. Losing run goes back 2 years; slow to find feet for new yard despite big weights drop.
8th	6 8th (6) (20/1 +0%) Angel Amadea	20 20/1(+0%)	(6) Angel Amadea 20/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in February. 15/2, eighth of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, soft) 45 days ago. Back up in trip. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Well beaten on soft turf last time but return to 7f on fast ground is in her favour.
9th	2 9th (2) (5/1 -11%) Emily Post	5 5/1(-11%)	(2) Emily Post 5/1, 7/1, first run since leaving Edward Bethell when creditable second of 11 in handicap at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) 28 days ago, well positioned. Claims if building on that. Two 7f wins, including on good to firm; promising debut for new yard; more to come.

LTO Selection:

There was a lot to like about EMILY POST's seasonal/stable debut over this trip at Wetherby last month, when beaten just over a length in second, and she's entitled to come on for that outing. She could go one better, although the switch to more positive tactics worked the oracle for Ahamoment when scoring at Musselburgh 10 days ago and he looks a serious threat, despite a 4lb rise. Merricourt was a length and a quarter back in second that day and must be considered now 4lb better off at the weights with the winner.

AHAMOMENT found improvement when opening his account at Musselburgh earlier this month and hasn't been harshly treated by the handicapper for that success. He can follow up in the finale. Chookie Dunedin and Merricourt rate the principal dangers.

An open race with several in-form contenders. AHAMOMENT found plenty when winning at Musselburgh and is preferred to Classy Al.

20:45 Ayr Handicap (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

21:00 Wetherby Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (7.5/1 +46%) Shot Of Love	7.5 7.5/1(+46%)	(1) Shot Of Love 7.5/1, Visored for 1st time, seventh of 10 in handicap at Nottingham (6.1f, good to firm, 28/1) 14 days ago. Now tried in blinkers. Best efforts so far have come on the AW. Fair run on stable debut (AW) but a bit disappointing since; blinkers replace visor.
2	4 2nd (4) (12/1 -20%) Run Cmc	12 12/1(-20%)	(4) Run Cmc 12/1, 40/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Needs to raise his game. Won 5f maiden last June but disappointing since; unproven at 7f; others stronger.
3	2 3rd (2) (4.5/1 -50%) Nightout	4.5 4.5/1(-50%)	(2) Nightout 4.5/1, Creditable third of 8 in handicap (9/1) at Thirsk (6f, heavy) 33 days ago, nearest finish. Possibilities if able to build on that back at 7f. Fair 3rd last time (6f, heavy); longer trip and faster ground no problem; no forlorn hope.
4	6 4th (6) (3/1 +40%) Azeezan	3 3/1(+40%)	(6) Azeezan 3/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 12/1, fourth of 12 in minor event at Kempton (7f) 20 days ago. Needs to improve now pitched into a handicap but that is certainly possible. Best run when 4th in a 7f AW novice last time despite pulling hard; chance on h'cap debut.
5th	5 5th (5) (6.5/1 +0%) Aihawawi	6.5 6.5/1(+0%)	(5) Aihawawi 6.5/1, 8/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Redcar (7f, good to firm) 14 days ago, slowly away. Evidence suggests that he's more effective on the AW. Maiden; two sound runs over 7f on the AW in April; excuses since; not out of it.
6th	3 6th (3) (2.5/1 -25%) Nibras Rainbow	2.5 2.5/1(-25%)	(3) Nibras Rainbow 2.5/1, Blinkered for 1st time, very good second of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (7.6f, good to firm, 15/2) 10 days ago, slowly away. Expected to be bang there. Two wins over 7f in 2023; beaten a nose in first-time blinkers last time; a possible.
7th	7 7th (7) (9/1 +18%) Parr Fire	9 9/1(+18%)	(7) Parr Fire 9/1, 28/1, sixth of 10 in handicap at Nottingham (6.1f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Others preferred. 5f debut winner in 2022; fair run back on fast ground last time; chance on first run at 7f.
8th	8 8th (8) (125/1 +0%) Helianthus	125 125/1(+0%)	(8) Helianthus 125/1, Seventh of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, good to soft, 66/1) 11 days ago, merely closing up late. Back up in trip. Readily passed over. Well beaten on all starts, including back on turf last time; would be a surprise winner..

LTO Selection:

Azeezan appeals on his handicap debut from a very workable mark, while Nibras Rainbow holds a solid chance of at least making the frame based on his nose second at Lingfield latest. However, PARR FIRE has been cut some slack by the handicapper and could provide a bit of value now she tries a longer trip. Shot Of Love is closely matched with the selection and is feared most in first-time blinkers.

NIBRAS RAINBOW looks ready to strike judged on his recent effort at Lingfield where he was edged out close home by an in-form rival from the Charlie Johnston yard. A 1 lb nudge for that looks fair and, provided the blinkers work equally well second time round, he may well go one better here. Nightout shaped as though the return to this trip would suit when third at Thirsk last time and is next best ahead of handicap debutant Azeezan.

The suggestion is PARR FIRE who is on a really good mark at present and should be suited by the step up to 7f.

21:00 Wetherby Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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