14:30 Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (33/1 -18%) Triple Time		33 33/1(-18%)																															(11) Triple Time 33/1, Advanced his form again when winning a 1m Haydock Group 3 last September on his belated reappearance. Excuses at Longchamp on his only subsequent 3-y-o start and remains unexposed, but this is a tough ask. Frankel colt who is lightly raced and remains open to further progress; could go well.
2	12 2nd (12) (2.75/1 -22%) Inspiral		2.75 2.75/1(-22%)																															(12) Inspiral 2.75/1, Brilliant winner of Coronation at this meeting on her 2022 reappearance and underlined what a top-class miler she is on her day with victory in Prix Jacques le Marois at Deauville last August. Blew the start when only fifth in QEII over C&D on final outing but the one to beat if back to her best. Highly talented filly; impressive in the Coronation Stakes at this meeting 12 months ago.
3	5 3rd (5) (14/1 +44%) Light Infantry		14 14/1(+44%)																															(5) Light Infantry 14/1, Runner-up twice at Group 1 level in France last summer, including to Inspiral in Prix Jacques le Marois. Behind a couple of these rivals in Britain on first 2 starts this year but responded well to a change of tactics (went from the front) when head second in 9f Longchamp Group 1 22 days ago. Solid record on soft/good to soft; smart colt but ideally needs rain.
4	7 4th (7) (1.75/1 +22%) Modern Games		1.75 1.75/1(+22%)																															(7) Modern Games 1.75/1, Gained a first domestic Group 1, and fifth overall, when proving 1½ lengths too strong for Chindit and 4 more of today's rivals in Lockinge at Newbury (1m, good to firm) last month. Another bold bid looks assured from this most consistent of top-level performers. Lockinge success took his Group/Grade 1 form figures to 1135212121; holds leading claims.
5th	2 5th (2) (25/1 +24%) Berkshire Shadow		25 25/1(+24%)																															(2) Berkshire Shadow 25/1, Coventry winner at 2021 Royal Ascot. Found life tough in his 3-y-o campaign but back to form with a bang this year, winning twice on AW before very good 2½ lengths third (Chindit second) of 12 to Modern Games in Lockinge at Newbury last month. Won the Coventry on this card in 2021; good third in the Lockinge most recently.
6th	4 6th (4) (9/1 +25%) Chindit		9 9/1(+25%)																															(4) Chindit 9/1, Landed the Group 2 Summer Mile here (round course) last year and added a C&D listed race to his tally on his reappearance. Good 1½ lengths second of 12 to Modern Games in Lockinge at Newbury since. Fourth in this last year and should be in the shake-up again. 0-8 at Group 1 level but posted a career-best RPR in the Lockinge last time (runner-up).
7th	1 7th (1) (50/1 +24%) Angel Bleu		50 50/1(+24%)																															(1) Angel Bleu 50/1, Dual Group 1 winner as a juvenile. First success since when edging ahead late on in 7f Haydock listed race last month but more will be required if he's to play a prominent role here. Best on ground softer than good; underfoot conditions aside, he faces a tough task.
8th	9 8th (9) (6.5/1 +13%) Native Trail		6.5 6.5/1(+13%)																															(9) Native Trail 6.5/1, Last year's Irish Guineas winner but he ended his 3-y-o campaign with a disappointing effort in the International at York and made no more than a satisfactory return from wind surgery when 3 lengths second to Mutasaabeq in 1m Newmarket Group 2 last month. Needs to recapture his very best. Champion 2yo in 2021; won Irish 2,000 Guineas last term; one of the main contenders.
9th	3 9th (3) (28/1 -40%) Cash		28 28/1(-40%)																															(3) Cash 28/1, Lightly-raced 4-y-o who chased home Chindit in C&D listed race on reappearance and backed that up when 5¾ lengths fourth of 6 to Hukum in Brigadier Gerard at Sandown (1¼m, good) 3 weeks later, fading late on as though this drop back to 1m should suit. Could outrun big odds. Good second in the Queen Anne Stakes Trial here on his most recent 1m start; interesting.
10th	10 10th (10) (125/1 -25%) Pogo		125 125/1(-25%)																															(10) Pogo 125/1, Smart horse who landed a trio of Group events over 7f in Britain in 2022. However, well below his best in Saudi and Dubai earlier this year and even a sharp 1m seemed to stretch him at last year's Breeders' Cup. Others are preferred. Last four wins over 7f; this high-mileage 7yo is readily opposed back up in trip.
11th	8 11th (8) (9/1 +36%) Mutasaabeq		9 9/1(+36%)																															(8) Mutasaabeq 9/1, Very smart performances with blinkers added when making all in 1m Group 2 events at Newmarket last September and on reappearance in April (Native Trail 3 lengths second). Found it harder trying to dominate a bigger field when only respectable fifth of 12 to Modern Games in Lockinge at Newbury since. Has taken well to blinkers but ideally suited by smaller fields; fifth in the Lockinge.
12th	6 12th (6) (33/1 +0%) Lusail		33 33/1(+0%)																															(6) Lusail 33/1, Dual Group 2 winner over 6f as a juvenile. Has drawn a blank since but he did go very close in St James's Palace at last year's Royal meeting. Behind a few of these rivals when a creditable sixth in Lockinge latest. Likely he'll find a few too strong again. Went close in the St James's Palace on this card last year; opposed on recent form.

LTO Selection:

The globetrotting Modern Games returned to home soil with a decisive win in the Lockinge at Newbury last month, where he had the reopposing Chindit (second) in behind. A classy sort, the son of Dubawi should be thereabouts at the business end, but preference is for INSPIRAL. The champion two-year-old rounded off her three-year-old campaign with a below-par effort in the Queen Elizabeth II, but that performance can be excused given she blew the start. John & Thady Gosden's charge looks to have been laid out for this and the fillies' allowance could prove vital. Native Trail has yet to repeat the achievements of his juvenile campaign, but he's closely matched with the principals on official ratings and isn't out of this, while Cash could outrun his lengthy odds.

INSPIRAL showed her capability when fresh with a scintillating display in the Coronation Stakes on her 2022 reappearance and will take some stopping if returning in similar form. Modern Games had a few of these rivals behind him in the Lockinge and is the obvious big threat. The talented Cash should be suited by the return to 1m and is one who could go well at a big price.

Top-notch filly INSPIRAL is taken to record a second Royal Ascot success. Modern Games and Native Trail are respected.

14:30 Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (14/1 +0%) Sufi		14 14/1(+0%)																															(4) Sufi 14/1, Regained the winning thread in a Newton Abbot selling handicap last September but no impact in 3 subsequent starts. Probably best watched on the back of a 7-month absence. Won over 2m2f in September but backward steps after; has won and gone well after a break.
2	5 2nd (5) (3.5/1 -40%) Boundsy Boy		3.5 3.5/1(-40%)																															(5) Boundsy Boy 3.5/1, Opened account in 15.8f Huntingdon handicap (good to soft) in February and all 3 subsequent efforts in this sphere have been creditable, beaten only by an unexposed mare off a 1 lb lower mark at Worcester (2m, good) last month. One to consider. Off the mark over hurdles in February; two good AW runs in defeat this year; solid.
3	3 3rd (3) (6.5/1 -63%) Genever Dragon		6.5 6.5/1(-63%)																															(3) Genever Dragon 6.5/1, Ended long losing run at Kelso in September and backed that performance up with fine second in 14-runner handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, good to soft) later that month. Absent since but no surprise to see him feature again. Ended latest campaign with 2 good efforts, a 2m2f win and a close call over 2m4f.
4	9 4th (9) (7.5/1 +63%) Coastal Sun		7.5 7.5/1(+63%)																															(9) Coastal Sun 7.5/1, Sole success from 10 hurdles starts was gained in a Ludlow claimer for Alastair Ralph in November. No show in a couple of handicaps since joining this yard and she's hard to warm to. Minor 2m winner; not disgraced in a better race on first completion for new yard.
5th	7 5th (7) (4/1 +60%) Ten Past Midnight		4 4/1(+60%)																															(7) Ten Past Midnight 4/1, Won 3 on the bounce in 2021 and also hit the target at Southwell last June. Placed next 3 starts at Uttoxeter prior to a very low-key chase debut and while he didn't cover himself in glory back hurdling at Fakenham in February, he would have a fighting chance if bouncing back. Running well last summer; poor chase debut in Sept; well held back hurdling in February.
6th	6 6th (6) (18/1 -13%) Ten Ten Twenty		18 18/1(-13%)																															(6) Ten Ten Twenty 18/1, Has offered little in 5 starts since gaining breakthrough success in this sphere at Worcester last summer, and it's easy enough to look elsewhere. Wide-margin winner of 2m maiden hurdle last summer; modest in handicaps since.
2	2 |PU| (2) (2.5/1 +38%) Rafiki		2.5 2.5/1(+38%)																															(2) Rafiki 2.5/1, Fairly useful on Flat and opened hurdles account in 16.3f novice here last June. Well held all 3 starts in handicaps in this sphere, and also below par back on the Flat following a break/wind op last month, but couldn't rule out off this reduced mark on debut for new yard. Tongue strap applied. Won hurdle debut over 2m here last June; minor handicap form for A King; new yard.
1	1 |PU| (1) (10/1 +0%) Seaforth Mancy		10 10/1(+0%)																															(1) Seaforth Mancy 10/1, Point winner last year and made the frame first 3 starts in maiden hurdles. Pulled up the last twice, including when returning from a break at Worcester last month, but interesting to see what the market has to say now that he makes the switch to handicap company. Bled from the nose on latest two starts; very shaky at present; handicap debut.

LTO Selection:

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RAFIKI , who won a novice hurdle here last summer, runs for an in-form yard and appeals now he is back on a happy hunting ground. The gelding has had a wind operation since he was last seen in this discipline and, having had a spin on the Flat at Lingfield last month, he is dangerous to underestimate with a tongue-tie now applied. Boundsy Boy is also a serious player, while Genever Dragon is another to consider returning from a break.

RAFIKI failed to build on his novice success at this course last year but he is nevertheless worth chancing off this reduced mark, in the hope that the change of scenery (this will be his first run for the in-form James Owen yard) works the oracle. On recent evidence Boundsy Boy is appealing, while Genever Dragon should be involved if ready to roll and Ten Past Midnight would also have a live chance if on-song.

A few to consider but COASTAL SUN can step up on a respectable return from wind surgery in a more competitive race than this last month.

14:40 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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14:47 Wexford Handicap Chase 20f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (11/1 -10%) Clairmc		11 11/1(-10%)																															(1) Clairmc 11/1, Second of 13 in novice chase (15/2) at Tramore (21f, good) on debut over fences 18 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut.
2	2 2nd (2) (7/1 +22%) Wrong Direction		7 7/1(+22%)																															(2) Wrong Direction 7/1, Creditable third of 7 in minor event hurdle at Kilbeggan (24.8f, good, 8/1). Off over 2 years. Switches from hurdles to chase. First run for yard after leaving Seamus Spillane. Not taken lightly, despite advancing years and the lengthy absence.
3	8 3rd (8) (8.5/1 +61%) Bite That		8.5 8.5/1(+61%)																															(8) Bite That 8.5/1, One win from 21 NH runs. 11/1, creditable seventh of 12 in handicap hurdle at this course (17f, good to soft) 31 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase.
4	6 4th (6) (11/1 -57%) Rebel Waltz		11 11/1(-57%)																															(6) Rebel Waltz 11/1, Won 9-runner novice chase at Clonmel (22.8f, good, 13/2) 11 days ago by neck from Wild Caprice, all out. Enters calculations.
5th	5 5th (5) (10/1 +17%) Must Be Dreaming		10 10/1(+17%)																															(5) Must Be Dreaming 10/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Modest winner at 17f over hurdles. 7/2, below form third of 13 in novice chase at Tramore (21f, good) 18 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut.
6th	9 6th (9) (11/1 -57%) Elegant Dan		11 11/1(-57%)																															(9) Elegant Dan 11/1, Won 14-runner handicap chase (22/1) at Tramore (21.2f, good) 17 days ago. Up 6 lb.
7th	3 7th (3) (11/1 -83%) Room To Roam		11 11/1(-83%)																															(3) Room To Roam 11/1, One win from 38 NH runs. Fair winner at 17f over hurdles. Creditable second of 11 in handicap chase (11/2) at Clonmel (20f, good) 11 days ago.
8th	7 8th (7) (18/1 +0%) A Cheap Thrill		18 18/1(+0%)																															(7) A Cheap Thrill 18/1, 9/1, pulled up in handicap chase at this course (25.4f, heavy) 81 days ago, pulled up soon after. Back down in trip.
9th	10 9th (10) (7.5/1 -36%) Wild Caprice		7.5 7.5/1(-36%)																															(10) Wild Caprice 7.5/1, Remains a maiden after 24 NH runs. 11/2, neck second of 9 to Rebel Waltz in novice chase at Clonmel (22.8f, good) 11 days ago, just failing. Has good chance on pick of form.
15	15 |F| (15) (11/1 +8%) Powerful Blue		11 11/1(+8%)																															(15) Powerful Blue 11/1, Fourth of 7 in handicap chase (11/1) at Clonmel (16.3f, good) on debut over fences 11 days ago, suited by way race developed. Back up in trip.
13	13 |U| (13) (12/1 +14%) General Ryan		12 12/1(+14%)																															(13) General Ryan 12/1, 25/1, good third of 12 in handicap chase at Downpatrick (19.2f, good to soft) 46 days ago.
10th	11 10th (11) (28/1 -40%) Added Bonus		28 28/1(-40%)																															(11) Added Bonus 28/1, One win from 27 NH runs. Winner in chase at Thurles in February. Pulled up in handicap chase (9/1) at Limerick (17.7f, good to soft) 26 days ago, dropping away end of back straight.
11th	4 11th (4) (18/1 +28%) Jakes Dream		18 18/1(+28%)																															(4) Jakes Dream 18/1, Eighth of 9 in handicap hurdle (9/1) at Cork (20f, heavy) 89 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Tongue strap on 1st time and cheekpieces back on.
12th	14 12th (14) (7/1 +30%) Finnians Row		7 7/1(+30%)																															(14) Finnians Row 7/1, Remains a maiden after 22 NH runs. 11/1 and visored for 1st time, excellent fifth of 13 in novice chase at Downpatrick (19.2f, good to soft) 32 days ago, better placed than most.
13th	16 13th (16) (40/1 +20%) The Inbetween		40 40/1(+20%)																															(16) The Inbetween 40/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, fell in handicap chase at Tramore (21.7f, good, 6/1). Off 22 months.
12	12 |PU| (12) (11/1 +67%) Mullins Cross		11 11/1(+67%)																															(12) Mullins Cross 11/1, One win from 23 NH runs. First run since leaving Martin Gerard McGuane when fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle (11/1) at Listowel (16f, good) 15 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Back up in trip.

LTO Selection:

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ROOM TO ROAM is well exposed over hurdles but has had only five chase starts and has shown improved form in this sphere on his last two outings. Beaten just two lengths when third at Thurles, he returned from a break to be runner-up at Clonmel earlier this month and can go one place better, although connections will want the rain to stay away. Bite That won over hurdles at Tramore last summer and showed promise on chase debut at the same venue in January. He'll be better for a recent run over hurdles at this track and is another who prefers a sound surface. Elegant Dan bounced back to form with a big-priced win at Tramore and got a 6lb hike for that while Powerful Blue was a creditable fourth in a Clonmel handicap on chase debut and is another to consider.

A bad mistake at the final fence arguably cost WILD CAPRICE the race when just touched off by Rebel Waltz in a Clonmel maiden chase recently and, 4 lb better off now with that rival now that they meet in handicap company, she is taken to emerge on top this time. Rebel Waltz should give another good account all the same and is clear second choice ahead of Elegant Dan, who opened his chase account at Tramore earlier this month. The long-absent Wrong Direction needs a second look in the betting.

But for a bad blunder at the last WILD CAPRICE\ might have beaten Rebel Waltz at Clonmel and she can prevail in the rematch

14:47 Wexford Handicap Chase 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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14:55 Thirsk Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (6/1 +0%) Monsieur Kodi		6 6/1(+0%)																															(1) Monsieur Kodi 6/1, Returned to form after 6 months off when landing 5f handicap at Musselburgh in April. Has backed up that effort when fourth in a pair of competitive Sky Bet Sunday Series events since. Should give another good account. Musselburgh win on return (5f good to soft); two solid efforts since; contender back at 6f.
2	10 2nd (10) (6.5/1 +28%) Ramiro		6.5 6.5/1(+28%)																															(10) Ramiro 6.5/1, 20/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good) 35 days ago. Something to find on form. Can fluff the start; not run badly in either start this year but others appeal more.
3	7 3rd (7) (4/1 +38%) Barney's Bay		4 4/1(+38%)																															(7) Barney's Bay 4/1, 9/2, snapped a long losing run in 13-runner C&D handicap at this C&D (good) 15 days ago, finding extra. Still fairly treated on his best form after a 3 lb rise. C&D win two weeks ago came in a lower grade; 3lb rise fair enough but others appeal more.
4	6 4th (6) (3.5/1 +50%) Blazing Son		3.5 3.5/1(+50%)																															(6) Blazing Son 3.5/1, Arrives on a hat-trick after 6f wins at Southwell and Newcastle this spring. Successful on turf last year. Unlikely to be too far away. Progressing well on AW; more to come but untested on quicker than good.
5th	4 5th (4) (3.5/1 +22%) Prospering		3.5 3.5/1(+22%)																															(4) Prospering 3.5/1, Career best when winning 6-runner handicap at Ascot (6f, soft, 9/2) 39 days ago, driven out. Enters calculations again. Off the mark at Ascot last month; quicker ground to deal with but going the right way.
6th	8 6th (8) (3.5/1 +56%) William Dewhirst		3.5 3.5/1(+56%)																															(8) William Dewhirst 3.5/1, C&D maiden winner in May. 9/2, creditable sixth of 11 in handicap at Haydock (6f, good to firm) since, although merely closing up late. C&D winner on heavy last month; struggled on fast ground on handicap debut; rain a plus.
7th	9 7th (9) (50/1 -52%) Golden Duke		50 50/1(-52%)																															(9) Golden Duke 50/1, Fifth of 6 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good to firm, 14/1) on reappearance 12 days ago. Others more persuasive. Low-key return to action 12 days ago; needs to be back at the top of his game now.

LTO Selection:

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BLAZING SON has been in tremendous form in recent months, winning four of his last five starts, and the five-year-old is unlikely to have any issue switching back to turf following his most recent victory at Southwell. William Dewhirst remains capable of better having broke the maiden tag over C&D on his penultimate effort. Magical Merlin isn't discounted under a 6lb penalty for his Lingfield success last Monday, with Ascot scorer Prospering and Monsieur Kodi others to note.

MAGICAL MERLIN had a fair bit in hand at Lingfield last week and looks well treated under a 6 lb penalty, particularly if his good apprentice's 3 lb claim is factored in. Ascot winner Prospering is feared most ahead of Monsieur Kodi, who arrives on the back of 3 very good efforts (including a win) in big-field events in Scotland this spring.

A competitive sprint in which PROSPERING is marginally preferred to Blazing Son.

14:55 Thirsk Handicap (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:05 Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 6f - 22 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
7	7 (7) (11/1 +56%) Chief Mankato		11 11/1(+56%)																															(7) Chief Mankato 11/1, 48,000 gns yearling, Sioux Nation colt. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. Came from off the pace to make a winning debut in Windsor novice 3 weeks ago. That form looks solid so could well outrun his odds. 18-1 winner at Windsor; some improvement needed but that form has been boosted since.
6	6 (6) (100/1 -100%) Buyin Buyin		100 100/1(-100%)																															(6) Buyin Buyin 100/1, Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut at Dundalk and duly took a step forward when 2¼ lengths fourth of 6 to Givemethebeatboys in Marble Hill Stakes at the Curragh (6f, good) 24 days ago. No obvious reason why he should finish ahead of the winner here, however. Has plenty to find with Givemethebeatboys based on fourth in Curragh Group 3 last time.
1	17 1st (17) (1.38/1 +27%) River Tiber		1.38 1.38/1(+27%)																															(17) River Tiber 1.38/1, 480,000 gns yearling, Wootton Bassett colt. Dam unraced half-sister to smart sprinter Mister Manannan. Looked out of the top drawer when making a winning debut at Navan by 10 lengths and confirmed that impression when defying penalty at Naas. Big shout for yard that has won this a record 9 times. Immensely promising winner at Navan and Naas; form looks strong; top of the list.
2	2 2nd (2) (20/1 -25%) Army Ethos		20 20/1(-25%)																															(2) Army Ethos 20/1, 120,000 gns yearling, Shalaa colt. Half-brother to useful winner up to 6f Operatic and winner up to 5.5f Dynamic Force. Knew his job when making all in 6-runner maiden at Ayr (6f, good) on debut 27 days ago, easily. Time was ordinary but connections did win this last year with Bradsell. Represents same connections as last year's winner; impressive Ayr scorer on only start.
3	5 3rd (5) (16/1 +0%) Bucanero Fuerte		16 16/1(+0%)																															(5) Bucanero Fuerte 16/1, €165,000Y by Wootton Bassett. Brother to very smart winner up to 7f Wooded (Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp winner) and smart 6f-1m winner Beat Le Bon. Won in the style of an above-average prospect in heavy-ground maiden at the Curragh (5f) in March so not taken lightly. Runaway winner of first 2yo event of the season at the Curragh in March; could be anything.
4	12 4th (12) (7/1 +0%) Givemethebeatboys		7 7/1(+0%)																															(12) Givemethebeatboys 7/1, Bungle Inthejungle colt who fetched little at the sales but has already proved to be a bargain buy, overcoming a positional bias to make a winning start at Navan before showing much-improved form to follow up in Group 3 (6f) at the Curragh, coming out on top in a 3-way photo. Must be respected. Battling winner of Group 3 at the Curragh; may not have reached his limit just yet.
5th	13 5th (13) (28/1 +15%) Haatem		28 28/1(+15%)																															(13) Haatem 28/1, Phoenix of Spain colt who confirmed Goodwood debut promise when forging clear in Bath maiden. Lost all chance at the start when 2¼ lengths third to Bobsleigh in class 2 event at Epsom (6f, good to firm) 18 days ago and remains open to improvement. Did well after slow start when third to Bobsleigh at Epsom; could outrun his likely odds.
6th	4 6th (4) (14/1 +44%) Bobsleigh		14 14/1(+44%)																															(4) Bobsleigh 14/1, Elzaam gelding. Dam 7f/1m winner who stayed 10.5f. Made a winning debut in 6-runner maiden at Bath in ready fashion and showed useful form when following up in class 2 event at Epsom (6f), looking suited by the extra 1f and the strong pace. Not to be underestimated. 2-2; not discounted but will need another jolt of improvement to complete hat-trick.
7th	21 7th (21) (50/1 +50%) Watch My Tracer		50 50/1(+50%)																															(21) Watch My Tracer 50/1, €36,000 foal, 75,000 gns yearling, Dandy Man gelding. Half-brother to 2-y-o 5f winner Guest List and 6f winner Prospering. Dam maiden (stayed 7f). 14/1, showed a good of foot to win novice at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) on debut 27 days ago, well on top finish. Chucked into deep end here, however. Made the perfect start in Yarmouth novice; improvement is possible but necessary.
8th	18 8th (18) (33/1 +50%) Spanish Phoenix		33 33/1(+50%)																															(18) Spanish Phoenix 33/1, Phoenix of Spain colt who left debut run well behind when easily making all in 3-runner maiden at Leicester (5f, heavy) 52 days ago. Will find this a totally different test, however. Convincing scorer at Leicester; trainer won this in 2021; lively outsider.
9th	3 9th (3) (3.5/1 +13%) Asadna		3.5 3.5/1(+13%)																															(3) Asadna 3.5/1, €62,000 yearling, 160,000 gns 2-y-o, Mehmas colt. Brother to 2-y-o 5f winner Good Listener and half-brother to 6f winner Watermelon Sugar. Recorded a very fast time when making a winning debut at Ripon by 12 lengths last month so obvious claims. Startling 12l winner at Ripon on debut; up in grade but needs taking very seriously indeed.
10th	8 10th (8) (50/1 +0%) Cuban Thunder		50 50/1(+0%)																															(8) Cuban Thunder 50/1, 150,000 gns Profitable colt who put his experience to good use when beating a field of mostly newcomers at York last month. Will find this a lot more demanding and Stott prefers Bucanero Fuerte. Built on promising debut to win York maiden; this assignment demands much more.
11th	10 11th (10) (11/1 +50%) Fandom		11 11/1(+50%)																															(10) Fandom 11/1, 170,000Y by Showcasing. Half-brother to 6f winner Bro. Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner, half-sister to smart 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Lezoo. 63/100, knew job when impressive winner of 8-runner maiden at Keeneland by 6¾ lengths, making all. Sure to progress and win more races but this will be much harder to dominate. Intriguing US contender, wide-margin all-the-way winner at Keeneland on only start.
12th	9 12th (9) (22/1 +0%) Emperor's Son		22 22/1(+0%)																															(9) Emperor's Son 22/1, Kodiac colt. Brother to winner up to 1¼m Double March. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 1m-1¼m winner Expresso Star. Produced a promising first effort when getting the better of an experienced rival in Carlisle novice 18 days ago, the pair pulling clear. Could be useful. Overcame being hampered at start when making winning debut at Carlisle; improvement needed.
13th	19 13th (19) (80/1 +0%) The Camden Colt		80 80/1(+0%)																															(19) The Camden Colt 80/1, Footstepsinthesand colt who put experience to good use when making all in Haydock novice. Easy to put a line through Epsom run but others have more potential. Had an excuse last time and his Haydock win has worked out well; not discounted.
14th	16 14th (16) (200/1 -60%) Prince X J		200 200/1(-60%)																															(16) Prince X J 200/1, Took another big step forward when making all in 9-runner maiden at Fairyhouse (6f, good to firm) 11 days ago but this contest likely to prove out of reach. Steadily progressive; winner at Fairyhouse; in far deeper here.
15th	20 15th (20) (200/1 +20%) Ticktyboo		200 200/1(+20%)																															(20) Ticktyboo 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. Better effort when second of 9 in novice event (13/2) at York (6f, good to firm) 24 days ago. Hugely difficult ask. Took a step forward when second at York but now faces a considerably tougher assignment.
16th	11 16th (11) (66/1 +0%) Flag Of St George		66 66/1(+0%)																															(11) Flag Of St George 66/1, U S Navy Flag colt who confirmed debut promise to win Newmarket novice last month. However, that was just an ordinary event for the track and looks up against it. Fulfilled debut promise when scoring at Newmarket; going the right way but needs far more.
17th	15 17th (15) (100/1 +0%) Politico		100 100/1(+0%)																															(15) Politico 100/1, €63,000 yearling, Blue Point colt. Dam 6f winner (including at 2 yrs). Stepped up on debut when easily making all in Chester maiden last month but opposable in this company. Left debut form well behind when making all at Chester; this is much tougher.
18th	1 18th (1) (300/1 +0%) Alfa Whiteburd		300 300/1(+0%)																															(1) Alfa Whiteburd 300/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 5¼ lengths third of 5 to Emperor's Son in novice (8/1) at Carlisle (5f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Impossible to make a case for. 0-3 over 5f; looks to face an impossible task in this company.
19th	14 19th (14) (80/1 +20%) Packard		80 80/1(+20%)																															(14) Packard 80/1, Confirmed debut promise when landing odds in AW novice 2 weeks ago but good deal more needed here. Stott prefers Bucanero Fuerte. Workmanlike scorer at Lingfield two weeks ago; this is a much sterner task.
20th	22 20th (22) (125/1 +0%) Zoulu Chief		125 125/1(+0%)																															(22) Zoulu Chief 125/1, 22,000 gns foal, 27,000 gns yearling, Zoustar colt. Half-brother to 5.3f winner Hattie C. Caused a major upset when making the most of his experience in 10-runner maiden (150/1) at Newbury (6f, good) 32 days ago, seen to maximum effect against mostly newcomers. Easy to oppose at this level. 150-1 winner at Newbury; will find it harder to dominate against higher calibre of rival.

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With 17 of the 22 runners successful last time out and no favourite scoring since 2019, the winner will need to be well above average and that points to the chances of ASADNA. He strolled home by 12 lengths at Ripon and clocked some decent fractions that day on his only start, so he may prove too good for the short-priced River Tiber, who has won both races so far and represents Aidan O'Brien, who has won three of the last 10 renewals of this contest. Wesley Ward's speedy Fandom is another to consider, while the booking of Frankie Dettori on Givemethebeatboys for Mrs John Harrington also catches the eye.

ASADNA produced an outstanding timefigure when winning a Ripon novice by 12 lengths on debut last month so is preferred to River Tiber, who looks an exciting prospect himself having won both his starts in Ireland. Givemethebeatboys must be respected being the only pattern-race winner in the field, while Bobsleigh makes each-way appeal at bigger odds given the manner of his success at Epsom.

A tenth Coventry win for Aidan O'Brien could be on the cards as RIVER TIBER boasts a compelling profile. Asadna is next best.

15:05 Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:15 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (0.53/1 +7%) Titanium Moon		0.53 0.53/1(+7%)																															(2) Titanium Moon 0.53/1, Fair maiden on the Flat for David Loughnane who confirmed the promise of her hurdling debut when winning 11-runner novice at Cartmel (17.2f, good) 22 days ago, drawing clear quickly after produced to lead last. Open to further improvement and can follow up. Drew clear to win by 11l at Cartmel last month, her second hurdle start; obvious contender.
2	1 2nd (1) (1.88/1 +25%) Stowaway Jess		1.88 1.88/1(+25%)																															(1) Stowaway Jess 1.88/1, Bumper winner who is steadily going the right way over hurdles, opening her account in ready fashion in a weak race at Market Rasen (18.6f) 29 days ago. More needed under a penalty to trouble Stowaway Jess, though. Came good over hurdles with 9l win from the front at Market Rasen four weeks ago.
3	3 3rd (3) (18/1 -112%) Honey I'm Good		18 18/1(-112%)																															(3) Honey I'm Good 18/1, Multiple point winner who made a successful hunter debut in 4-runner event at Chepstow (23.6f, good) 53 days ago. Subsequently left Bradley Gibbs for £5,000 and needs more back over hurdles. Bought for £5,000 after hunter chase win in April; rain will aid her cause on stable debut.
4	4 4th (4) (66/1 -136%) Scarlett Clipper		66 66/1(-136%)																															(4) Scarlett Clipper 66/1, Looked one for later on when well held on recent Newton Abbot hurdling debut. Half-sister to a smart chaser but well beaten on recent debut.

LTO Selection:

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TITANIUM MOON shed the maiden tag in decisive style at Cartmel and she can follow up in this contest. The five-year-old mare showed glimpses of promise on the Flat and can continue to improve in this code stepping up in trip. Stowaway Jess demands the utmost respect after recording a comfortable victory at Market Rasen last time out, while Honey I'm Good can follow them home.

A thin race so an excellent opportunity for TITANIUM MOON to follow up her recent wide-margin Cartmel success. Stowaway Jess is feared most.

Donald McCain's mare TITANIUM MOON skipped nicely clear on the run-in at Cartmel last month and can follow up here.

15:15 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:22 Wexford Maiden Chase 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (0.2/1 +76%) Tax For Max		0.2 0.2/1(+76%)																															(4) Tax For Max 0.2/1, Useful hurdler. Respectable tenth of 18 in handicap hurdle (7/1) at Punchestown (19.1f, good to soft) 52 days ago. Makes chase debut. Yard in good form. Big player. Leading chance on his overall Flat/hurdles form, solid handicap hurdle form last season.
2	5 2nd (5) (3.33/1 +39%) Walnut Beach		3.33 3.33/1(+39%)																															(5) Walnut Beach 3.33/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Latest win in hurdle at Cork in November. Creditable fifth of 14 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Clonmel (16.2f, soft) 40 days ago. Makes chase debut. One to consider. Useful 120-rated hurdler, faces a stiff task against Elliott/Mullins runners.
3	7 3rd (7) (28/1 +72%) Pepperocco		28 28/1(+72%)																															(7) Pepperocco 28/1, Fourteenth of 22 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.4f, heavy, 6/1) 171 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase with plenty more needed. Competed at a modest level in handicap hurdles, moderate fifth on only chase start.
4	1 4th (1) (50/1 -52%) Automatic		50 50/1(-52%)																															(1) Automatic 50/1, Fourteenth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Cork (16.9f, good to soft, 50/1). Off 11 months. Switches from hurdles to chase with his fitness to prove. Maiden hurdle winner three seasons ago, poor chase form, struggled over hurdles last year.
5th	6 5th (6) (25/1 +0%) Lodestar		25 25/1(+0%)																															(6) Lodestar 25/1, Once-raced maiden. Tongue strap on, fourth of 15 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.2f, good, 80/1) on NH debut 21 days ago. Makes chase debut and she's no forlorn hope. Made a pleasing racecourse debut in a maiden hurdle at Ballinrobe, this looks demanding.
6th	3 6th (3) (125/1 -150%) Linden Blaze		125 125/1(-150%)																															(3) Linden Blaze 125/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. Blinkered for 1st time, thirteenth of 14 in novice hurdle (200/1) at Kilbeggan (16f, good) on hurdles bow. Off 10 months ahead of chase debut. Completed the course only once in seven point-to-point runs, safe to rule out.

LTO Selection:

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This looks to rest between chasing debutants who represent the powerhouse yards of Wille Mullins and Gordon Elliott and the latter's charge I A CONNECT (was also engaged to run at Kilbeggan on Monday) gets the nod. A dual hurdles winner in 2021, he's been lightly raced since but ran well at this venue after a year off when second to a stablemate in a conditions event. The eight-year-old might prefer a bit further but is still preferred to higher-rated hurdler Tax For Max. The latter's mark went back up a few pounds after he finished second in a Punchestown handicap on the first of two runs at that venue's festival meeting in April and it will be interesting to see how the free-going Flat-bred gets on over fences. Walnut Beach, who has a fair bit to find on hurdles ratings, is another first-timer over fences and looks next best.

TAX FOR MAX brings some useful hurdling form to the table so Willie Mullins' 6-y-o is fancied to go in at the first time of asking over fences. Fellow chasing debutants Walnut Beach and I A Connect also offer potential in this sphere and can chase home the selection in that order.

The Willie Mullins-trained TAX FOR MAX brings slightly stronger credentials from hurdling than Gordon Elliott's I A Connect

15:22 Wexford Maiden Chase 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:30 Thirsk Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (3.33/1 +26%) Danzan		3.33 3.33/1(+26%)																															(2) Danzan 3.33/1, C&D winner. Bit below form eighth of 15 in handicap (14/1) at this C&D (good) 31 days ago, met some trouble. Edging down the weights and chance can't be ignored. C&D winner; not found best form so far this year but this is a drop in class.
2	4 2nd (4) (6/1 +33%) Cliffcake		6 6/1(+33%)																															(4) Cliffcake 6/1, C&D winner. Eight wins from 26 Flat runs. Back to best when winning 12-runner handicap (22/1) at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Can go well again. Won this race last year; game effort to win at Beverley three weeks ago; major player.
3	7 3rd (7) (16/1 -60%) Devilwala		16 16/1(-60%)																															(7) Devilwala 16/1, Well treated now and step back in right direction when fifth of 12 in handicap at this course (8f, good, 18/1) 31 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Can't be completely dismissed. Back to his last winning mark; fair effort over 1m here latest; rain would aid his cause.
4	5 4th (5) (16/1 +11%) Touchwood		16 16/1(+11%)																															(5) Touchwood 16/1, 4/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Leicester (7f, good) 14 days ago, slowly away. Had been in good form prior to that effort and it's too soon to write him off. Hard to win with and he wasn't at his best last time; each-way claims at best.
6th	1 6th (1) (4.5/1 +0%) Ascot Adventure		4.5 4.5/1(+0%)																															(1) Ascot Adventure 4.5/1, Creditable third of 8 in handicap (5/1) at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Chance if rediscovering old form. Back to form when third at Beverley 10 days ago; dangerous with a repeat; won't mind rain.
7th	9 7th (9) (4/1 +27%) Ertebat		4 4/1(+27%)																															(9) Ertebat 4/1, Winner at Pontefract in May. 10/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 13 days ago. Likely to be back on his game. Good runs in first two handicaps; below par on AW latest; return to turf can help; chance.
8th	6 8th (6) (12/1 +14%) Bicep		12 12/1(+14%)																															(6) Bicep 12/1, Latest win at Musselburgh in May. Sixteenth of 19 in handicap at York (7f, good to firm, 14/1) 24 days ago. Likely to bounce back returned to calmer waters. Musselburgh win on his return; less good at York since; career best needed.
9th	3 9th (3) (22/1 -193%) One More Dream		22 22/1(-193%)																															(3) One More Dream 22/1, Five wins from 18 Flat runs. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Chelmsford City in April. Fourth of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 9/4) 54 days ago, badly hampered. Remains one to be interested in. Improved for a switch to AW, winning 5 of last 13 starts; return to turf an imponderable.
10th	11 10th (11) (50/1 -25%) El Montejean		50 50/1(-25%)																															(11) El Montejean 50/1, 25/1, last of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (8f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Others make more appeal. No impact in handicaps as yet; return to 7f not enough to tempt.

LTO Selection:

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Ascot Adventure proved he might be ready to exploit a drop in the handicap when finishing a creditable third at Beverley 10 days ago. He merits respect on the back of that effort, though preference is for CLIFFCAKE. A comfortable winner in this 12 months ago from a 1lb higher mark, Roy Bowring's charge returned to winning ways last month and he's fancied to mount a successful defence of his crown. Devilwala is another to consider.

ASCOT ADVENTURE is well treated on past exploits and produced his best effort since joining his current stable when third at Beverley 10 days ago, so he gets the marginal vote in an open-looking contest. Kitaab is still relatively unexposed and looks an obvious threat, while last-time-out winner Cliffcake is respected after a 4 lb rise.

Cliffcake can make a bold bid to follow last year's win in the race but the 3yo ERTEBAT is still open to further progress.

15:30 Thirsk Handicap (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:40 Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 5f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	16 1st (16) (14/1 +58%) Bradsell		14 14/1(+58%)																															(16) Bradsell 14/1, Last year's Coventry winner. Suffered an injury which ended his 2-y-o season when fourth in Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh but shaped as if retaining ability when third in 6f Group 3 here on return. Checked out quite tamely when remote third to Little Big Bear in Sandy Lane since and now drops to 5f. All races at 6f, winning the Coventry here in 2022; has not gone on but worth a go at 5f.
2	12 2nd (12) (1.75/1 +22%) Highfield Princess		1.75 1.75/1(+22%)																															(12) Highfield Princess 1.75/1, High-class mare who won 5 times (including 3 Group 1s) in a brilliant 2022 campaign. Cracking effort under a penalty when ½-length second of 10 to Azure Blue in Duke of York (6f) on reappearance. Leading claims. Extremely versatile but impressive winner of both 5f Group 1s on turf; worthy favourite.
3	1 3rd (1) (50/1 +60%) Annaf		50 50/1(+60%)																															(1) Annaf 50/1, Smart performer on the AW, completing hat-trick in listed company at Lingfield in February. Ran his best race on turf when fourth to Azure Blue (Highfield Princess second) in the Duke of York last month but only eighth in the Temple since. Has C&D form but needs turnaround on this season's runs in lesser Group races at 6f and 5f.
4	9 4th (9) (20/1 +20%) Twilight Calls		20 20/1(+20%)																															(9) Twilight Calls 20/1, Second in this race last year but not seen again until well held in the Palace House at Newmarket at the beginning of May. Fared no better in Temple at Haydock 3 weeks later and has questions to answer for now. 2nd in this race last year; had excuses for both starts in 2023; yard in fine form.
5th	4 5th (4) (33/1 +18%) Equilateral		33 33/1(+18%)																															(4) Equilateral 33/1, Has done his winning in Meydan in recent years but showed he's still capable of big performances in Britain when second to Dramatised in the Temple at Haydock last month. Only a respectable effort when filing same spot in listed company there since. Second in this in 2020 and fifth last year. 2nd in this in 2020; running well; capable of giving value seekers a run for their money.
6th	17 6th (17) (40/1 +39%) Desert Cop		40 40/1(+39%)																															(17) Desert Cop 40/1, Has come a long way in a short time, posting a smart effort to win a valuable conditions race at Newcastle (6f, AW) on Good Friday. Showed he's effective on turf when second in 6f Newbury listed last month. First attempt at 5f. Improvement will be needed. Both wins at 6f on AW; fair 2nd against improver on turf latest; hard task in first 5f run.
7th	18 7th (18) (10/1 +70%) Marshman		10 10/1(+70%)																															(18) Marshman 10/1, Made a winning reappearance in a 5.5f Chantilly Group 3 in April but has seemed to have his limitations exposed in Group 2 events at York (behind Highfield Princess and Annaf) and back at Chantilly since. Speedy type; Group 3 winner at Chantilly in April (extended 5f); needs extra.
8th	7 8th (7) (22/1 -10%) Mitbaahy		22 22/1(-10%)																															(7) Mitbaahy 22/1, Big improver last season, his third win coming in Newbury Group 3 in September. Off 8 months, fared best of those drawn low when a never-nearer fifth of 13 to Dramatised in Temple at Haydock on reappearance 24 days ago. Improved as 3yo, winning 5f Group 3 in autumn; wouldn't surprise if he made a better 4yo.
9th	5 9th (5) (100/1 +0%) Existent		100 100/1(+0%)																															(5) Existent 100/1, Went close in last year's Palace House. Another creditable effort at pattern level when fourth to Dramatised in the Temple at Haydock last month but he's not quite up to this company. Well beaten in this last year; useful 4th in Group 2 latest; step forward is a possibility.
10th	8 10th (8) (50/1 +50%) Raasel		50 50/1(+50%)																															(8) Raasel 50/1, Another big success story for these connections, winning over 5f at listed and Group 3 level last year. Yet to hit the same heights this time round but better signs when third in Haydock listed latest. Even a return to his very best will see him come up short here, though. Listed/Group 3 winner at 5f in 2022; not quite at his best this year; looks unlikely.
11th	10 11th (10) (4/1 +11%) Coolangatta		4 4/1(+11%)																															(10) Coolangatta 4/1, Very smart filly. 8/1, won 10-runner Lightning Stakes at Flemington (5f, good) in February by ½ length from I Wish I Win, staying on well. Much respected Australian challenger. Unexposed Australian filly who won Group 1 in February; may well rise to the occasion.
12th	15 12th (15) (33/1 +34%) Vadream		33 33/1(+34%)																															(15) Vadream 33/1, Won a 6f course Group 3 in autumn 2021. Drew a blank in 2022 but back to her best on soft ground this spring, winning a 6f Doncaster listed and Group 3 Palace House at Newmarket (first run at 5f). Not so good back on a quicker surface when down the field at Chantilly recently. Solid course record; all best form on good to soft or slower, including 5f Group 3 in May.
13th	13 13th (13) (40/1 +20%) Mooneista		40 40/1(+20%)																															(13) Mooneista 40/1, Smart mare. 2/1, first run since leaving Jack Davison when below-form 4¾ lengths fourth of 10 to Ladies Church in listed race at Naas (5f, good to firm) on reappearance 30 days ago. Likely to be sharper for the outing and she was fourth in this 12 months ago. Under 1l behind Twilight Calls here last year; beaten favourite on yard debut in May.
14th	11 14th (11) (33/1 +34%) Happy Romance		33 33/1(+34%)																															(11) Happy Romance 33/1, Resumed winning ways in 5f Bath listed contest (good to soft) in April but had her limitations at top sprinting level exposed again when only sixth in the Temple at Haydock last month. Close up in 6f Platinum Jubilee last year; has more to prove on 5f form this year.
15th	19 15th (19) (3.5/1 +56%) Dramatised		3.5 3.5/1(+56%)																															(19) Dramatised 3.5/1, Decisive winner of the Queen Mary at last year's Royal meeting and improved again to see off older opposition in the Group 2 Temple at Haydock (5f, good to firm) on her reappearance 24 days ago. Will need a bigger performance again to come out on top here but no shock were she to find it. Best form over a bare 5f on good or quicker; impressed against the older sprinters latest.
16th	14 16th (14) (14/1 +44%) Twilight Gleaming		14 14/1(+44%)																															(14) Twilight Gleaming 14/1, Second in the Queen Mary at this meeting in 2021. Warmed up to this with a reappearance win in listed company at Keeneland (5.5f, firm) in April. Her much-respected American stable won this in 2017. Front-running second in the Queen Mary in 2021; had issues in 2022; in top form on return.
17th	2 17th (2) (28/1 -40%) Cannonball		28 28/1(-40%)																															(2) Cannonball 28/1, Smart Australian sprinter who won Group 3 Maurice McCarten Stakes (Handicap) at Rosehill (by 1¼ lengths from Athelric) in March: 17/1, creditable 1½ lengths third of 12 to Mariamia in Group 1 Galaxy (Handicap) at Rosehill since. Will need to up his game to go close. Improved when winning Group 3 for new yard in March (extended 5f); worked well since.

LTO Selection:

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The King's Stand serves up a fascinating contest, with 19 runners from four different countries lining up to wage war over the minimum trip. Highfield Princess completed a Group 1 hat-trick last term and gave a good account when conceding weight all round to finish runner-up in the Duke Of York Stakes last time out. The six-year-old mare is a worthy favourite, but marginal preference goes to the progressive MANACCAN, who could have more to come. Despite being drawn away from the winner, the John Ryan-trained colt took another step forward to finish third in the Palace House Stakes and he may go close on this preferred sounder surface. Coolangatta arrives after claiming Group 1 honours at Flemington and is worthy of consideration, while Twilight Gleaming finished second over course and distance in the Queen Mary in 2021 and completes the shortlist.

HIGHFIELD PRINCESS ran a race full of promise under a penalty in the Duke of York on her reappearance and is taken to gain the fourth Group 1 success of an extraordinary career which began in ordinary handicaps. This race has gone the way of Australian-trained horses 5 times in the last 20 years and Lightning Stakes winner Coolangatta is feared most ahead of Dramatised. The shortlist is completed by Manaccan, the mount of Frankie Dettori, whose sole win in this came on Lochsong back in 1994.

The overseas sprinters are always to be feared at this meeting but HIGHFIELD PRINCESS can maintain her unbeaten record at 5f on turf.

15:40 Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:50 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
7	7 (7) (66/1 -32%) Shabano		66 66/1(-32%)																															(7) Shabano 66/1, Fair maiden handicapper on Flat (stays 1¼m) for Ed Walker. Made an inauspcious start to his hurdling career at Huntingdon last month. Can only be watched after that. Fair on the Flat but refused to settle and was tailed off on recent hurdle debut.
1	2 1st (2) (0.53/1 +15%) Carrigeen Kampala		0.53 0.53/1(+15%)																															(2) Carrigeen Kampala 0.53/1, Made it second time lucky over hurdles when making all over C&D in April and followed up in good style at Newton Abbot in May. Likely more to come and can complete a hat-trick. Returned from break with two emphatic wins against own sex this spring; the one to beat.
2	3 2nd (3) (3.33/1 +26%) VE Day		3.33 3.33/1(+26%)																															(3) VE Day 3.33/1, Fair maiden on the level for Andrew Balding. Landed 4-runner juvenile hurdle at Musselburgh (2m, good to soft) on debut in this sphere in March but has failed to build on that in 2 subsequent starts. Needs to get back on the up. Fair Flat-racer; twice safely held since winning hurdle debut but still has a part to play.
3	1 3rd (1) (4.5/1 -29%) Hidol Du Livet		4.5 4.5/1(-29%)																															(1) Hidol Du Livet 4.5/1, Made the frame on the second of his 2 starts in Irish points. Struck at the second time of asking over hurdles for new connections in 2m Worcester maiden 17 days ago, making all. Raced freely and dominated from the front at Worcester; this track ought to suit him.
4	4 4th (4) (33/1 +18%) Alpha King		33 33/1(+18%)																															(4) Alpha King 33/1, Fair but temperamental handicapper on the Flat (stays 11.5f). Likely outsider on hurdle debut. Fair on the Flat at his best but out of form this year; makes hurdling debut today.
6	6 |PU| (6) (125/1 -89%) Jumhoor		125 125/1(-89%)																															(6) Jumhoor 125/1, Modest maiden handicapper on Flat for David O'Meara. Would be a shock winner on hurdle debut. 0-8 on the Flat for David O'Meara in 2022; best watched on stable/hurdle debut.

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The progressive CARRIGEEN KAMPALA has won her last two outings by a cumulative 27 lengths and the five-year-old gets the nod to add another win to her tally. The Fergal O'Brien-trained mare landed the first of her victories over this C&D and she can repeat that feat in this contest. Hidol Du Livet shed the maiden tag at Worcester earlier this month and he looks the most immediate danger, while Ve Day completes the shortlist.

It's highly likely this will be dominated by the 3 previous hurdle winners in this line-up, with CARRIGEEN KAMPALA taken to continue her progression and complete a hat-trick. Recent Worcester scorer Hidol du Livet may give her more to do than VE Day.

Hivol Du Livet might take some catching but CARRIGEEN KAMPALA has impressed on both appearances this spring and gets the nod.

15:50 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:00 Wexford Handicap Chase 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (6.5/1 -86%) Pats Choice		6.5 6.5/1(-86%)																															(1) Pats Choice 6.5/1, 3/1, found his run of good form coming to a halt when fifth of 7 in handicap chase at Tramore (15.2f, good) 18 days ago. Sort to bounce back. Two narrow handicap defeats this year but got 4lb for each; below par at Tramore last time.
2	6 2nd (6) (3/1 +33%) Clever Currency		3 3/1(+33%)																															(6) Clever Currency 3/1, Latest win in hurdle at Leopardstown in March. 9/4, sixth of 8 in handicap chase at Punchestown (16f, good) 10 days ago so needs to bounce back. Not quite stay 2m4f when fourth at Killarney; jumped left when below-par at Punchestown.
3	5 3rd (5) (10/1 +17%) Where's Bunny		10 10/1(+17%)																															(5) Where's Bunny 10/1, Course winner. Three wins from 13 runs last season. 9/2, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap chase at Clonmel (20f, good) 11 days ago, going in snatches. In the mix. Course winner (2m4f) last summer is 2-7 over fences; fair fourth at Clonmel last time.
4	3 4th (3) (8/1 +11%) Western Cowboy		8 8/1(+11%)																															(3) Western Cowboy 8/1, Fair winner at 16f over hurdles. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap chase (11/2) at Killarney (17f, good to soft). Off 10 months so needs to hit the ground running. Winning hurdler was beaten 15l in first h'cap chase at Killarney in August; off since.
7	7 |F| (7) (2.5/1 +29%) Name Me Famous		2.5 2.5/1(+29%)																															(7) Name Me Famous 2.5/1, Fair winner at 16f over hurdles. Career best when winning 7-runner handicap chase at Clonmel (16.3f, good, 11/4) 11 days ago, driven out. Up 7 lb but still not discounted. Progressive hurdler last year; first chase win at Clonmel despite poor jumping; up 7lb.
2	2 |U| (2) (8.5/1 -13%) Good As Hell		8.5 8.5/1(-13%)																															(2) Good As Hell 8.5/1, Latest win in chase at Tipperary in May. Bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap chase at Roscommon (24.2f, good, 6/1) 8 days ago. Significantly down in trip and not discounted. Chase winner over 2m1f/2m4f; back down in trip and grade after Roscommon sixth over 3m.
4	4 |PU| (4) (5/1 +0%) Oscer Romero		5 5/1(+0%)																															(4) Oscer Romero 5/1, Course winner. 12/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap chase at Limerick (25.5f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Has to be taken seriously eased 1 lb. Won over 2m4f here in March on heavy and placed over 3m1f (good) at Limerick last time.

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NAME ME FAMOUS was progressive over hurdles last year and finished second in handicap chase at Sligo before being put away for the winter. Eoin McCarthy's charge overcame a sloppy round of jumping to win at Clonmel on his second run back and his revised mark of 100 still leaves him rated 8lb lower than his hurdles mark. Clever Currency could go well from the front around this sharp track. He made all over hurdles at Leopardstown in March and didn't quite stay 2m4f when fourth in a handicap chase at Killarney. He was below-par last time at Punchestown but Ben Harvey is a good booking and this is his best trip. Pats Choice has plenty of weight and was another to disappoint last time when a beaten favourite at Tramore but he had been runner-up three times in a row prior to that including narrow defeats at Navan and Ballinrobe.

Little between the principals but OSCER ROMERO can boast a course success and should benefit from this return to a shorter trip so edges the vote. Where's Bunny is another with winning form to her name at this track and merits plenty of respect along with recent Clonmel victor Name Me Famous.

After winning in spite of his jumping at Clonmel, NAME ME FAMOUS can follow up if he's more fluent over the obstacles this time

16:00 Wexford Handicap Chase 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:10 Thirsk Stakes (Class 5) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (5/1 +17%) Arkendale		5 5/1(+17%)																															(1) Arkendale 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 9 in handicap (14/1) at Haydock (8f, good) 38 days ago. Has some solid form but needs to bounce back.
2	9 2nd (9) (16/1 -33%) Beautifulasalways		16 16/1(-33%)																															(9) Beautifulasalways 16/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fifth of 9 in maiden at Ripon (9.8f, good to firm, 11/2) 30 days ago, not knocked about. Others preferred.
3	8 3rd (8) (1.2/1 +47%) Zaraza		1.2 1.2/1(+47%)																															(8) Zaraza 1.2/1, Promising sort. 16/1, sixth of 10 in minor event at Newmarket (8f, good) on debut 32 days ago, slowly away. Should improve and might well feature.
4	5 4th (5) (40/1 +50%) Hondo		40 40/1(+50%)																															(5) Hondo 40/1, Once-raced maiden. Fourth of 5 in minor event (80/1) at Doncaster (11.9f, good to firm) on debut 18 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Others preferred.
5th	7 5th (7) (5.5/1 +21%) Soowaih		5.5 5.5/1(+21%)																															(7) Soowaih 5.5/1, Once-raced maiden. 14/1, fifth of 12 in minor event at Doncaster (8f, good to firm) on debut 18 days ago. May well do better.
6th	6 6th (6) (4.5/1 -13%) Kintaro		4.5 4.5/1(-13%)																															(6) Kintaro 4.5/1, Twice-raced maiden. 6/1, third of 8 in minor event at Chester (7.6f, good) 24 days ago, having run of race. Open to further improvement.
7th	3 7th (3) (11/1 -10%) Dubai Harbour		11 11/1(-10%)																															(3) Dubai Harbour 11/1, Invincible Spirit colt. Dam twice-raced sister to smart winner up to 1½m (stayed 14.5f) Pretty Perfect. Interesting newcomer.
8th	4 8th (4) (14/1 -100%) Endless Power		14 14/1(-100%)																															(4) Endless Power 14/1, Once-raced maiden. Fifth of 14 in minor event at Kempton (7f, 14/1) on debut 13 days ago. Open to progress.
9th	10 9th (10) (250/1 -150%) Sheila Jane		250 250/1(-150%)																															(10) Sheila Jane 250/1, Once-raced maiden. 100/1, last of 9 in minor event at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) on debut 16 days ago, missing break.

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ENDLESS POWER shaped with promise when beaten three-lengths into fifth on his racecourse debut. His dam, a half-sister to Oaks winner Qualify, would suggest he will appreciate this greater test of stamina, and James Tate's colt is expected to step forward today. Create beat a subsequent winner when successful at the first time of asking 130 days ago, and she merits respect on this turf debut, with improvement on the cards. Soowaih can follow them home.

ZARAZA was very green when mid-field in a novice at Newmarket a month ago and could be the type to improve significantly, so he's preferred to the promising Kintaro. Create is another one to consider having made a successful start at Southwell 4 months ago.

This looks open. Kintaro is second choice to ZARAZA who could be a notable improver, as could Soowaih and Endless Power.

16:10 Thirsk Stakes (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:20 Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (2.2/1 +12%) Paddington		2.2 2.2/1(+12%)																															(8) Paddington 2.2/1, Most progressive colt who took the big step up in class in his stride to bring up the hat-trick this season in the Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh, ideally positioned the way things developed but well on top at the line. More to come and huge player. Fast-improving colt; driven out to win the Irish 2,000 Guineas most recently; respected.
2	1 2nd (1) (1.62/1 +19%) Chaldean		1.62 1.62/1(+19%)																															(1) Chaldean 1.62/1, Frankel colt who progressed at a rate of knots last season, completing the 4-timer when edging out Royal Scotsman in Dewhurst at Newmarket. Unfortunate to unseat rider at the start on return and quickly resumed progress/winning ways in 2000 Guineas at Newmarket, always to the fore. Obvious claims. Stuck on well to win the 2,000 Guineas; very progressive and straightforward; big player.
3	2 3rd (2) (33/1 +59%) Charyn		33 33/1(+59%)																															(2) Charyn 33/1, Smart colt but behind a few of these on all 3 starts this season, his best effort coming when 3¼ lengths fourth of 11 to Paddington in Irish 2000 Guineas (14/1) at the Curragh (8f, good) 24 days ago. Likely to find some of these too strong once again. Useful colt but has something to find with several of these rivals on 2023 form.
4	6 4th (6) (8/1 +11%) Isaac Shelby		8 8/1(+11%)																															(6) Isaac Shelby 8/1, Game winner of Superlative Stakes at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) at 2 yrs and took a big step forward when making all in the Greenham at Newbury on return, recording a good time in the process. Only just edged out in the French 2000 Guineas at Longchamp since so warrants plenty of respect. Comfortably won the Greenham, then ran well in French Guineas; enters calculations.
5th	5 5th (5) (22/1 +56%) Indestructible		22 22/1(+56%)																															(5) Indestructible 22/1, Chased home Chaldean in Acomb at York and Champagne at Doncaster for Michael O'Callaghan at 2. Took his form up another notch when making a successful reappearance for this yard in Craven at Newmarket but made no impression in 2000 Guineas there since. Up against it. Won the Craven on debut for new yard; only tenth in the 2,000 Guineas; opposed.
6th	7 6th (7) (16/1 -88%) Mostabshir		16 16/1(-88%)																															(7) Mostabshir 16/1, Shaped like a smart prospect when overcoming a wide draw at Kempton (8f, 7/2) on debut in November. Still green in Craven but resumed progress in impressive fashion under a penalty at York, unleashing a tremendous turn of foot. Looks significant that top stable has fast-tracked him to a Group 1. Unexposed colt; impressive at York last month, showing a bright turn of foot; interesting.
7th	3 7th (3) (12/1 -50%) Cicero's Gift		12 12/1(-50%)																															(3) Cicero's Gift 12/1, Unbeaten son of Muhaarar who has made great strides with each run, completing the hat-trick in very much the manner of a future pattern winner in class 2 event at Goodwood 46 days ago, bursting clear. Takes a big step up in class now but no surprise if he holds his own. Highly promising colt who is 3-3; impressive at Goodwood most recently; exciting contender.
8th	9 8th (9) (11/1 +8%) Royal Scotsman		11 11/1(+8%)																															(9) Royal Scotsman 11/1, Just failed to peg back Chaldean in Dewhurst final 2-y-o start and excellent 2¼ lengths third behind same rival in 2000 Guineas at Newmarket (8f, heavy) on return, nearest at finish despite refusing to settle. Excuses in the Irish 2000 Guineas since and big shout if things drop right. Disappointing favourite in the Irish 2,000 Guineas but has possibilities if bouncing back.
9th	4 9th (4) (33/1 +18%) Galeron		33 33/1(+18%)																															(4) Galeron 33/1, Seemed to excel himself when 5 lengths fourth of 14 to Chaldean in 2000 Guineas at Newmarket (8f, heavy, 150/1) but backed that up when 3¼ lengths fifth of 11 to Paddington in Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh (8f, good) 24 days ago. Minor role probably best he can hope for once again, however. Ran well in the 2,000 Guineas and Irish 2,000 Guineas but looks just below the top tier.

LTO Selection:

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Although Chaldean was the comfortable winner of the 2000 Guineas last month, he may need to improve again if he wants to get the better of PADDINGTON, who took the Irish equivalent with similar aplomb. On a line through Royal Scotsman, beaten two lengths at Newmarket but seven lengths adrift at the Curragh, Ryan Moore's mount might have the edge, though both could still have much more to offer. Isaac Shelby was beaten into second in a photo finish in the Poule d'Essai des Poulains (French 2000 Guineas) and is another who warrants plenty of respect, leaving the unbeaten Cicero's Gift and impressive York Novice winner Mostabshir needing to improve if they want to figure.

CHALDEAN might have been seen to good advantage in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket but that is still the best form on offer and his straightforwardness is likely to prove a huge asset once again. Aidan O'Brien has won this a record 8 times and he saddles the most progressive Paddington, who is the obvious threat after his win in the Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh. Royal Scotsman has the ability to run a huge race if things drop right, while Cicero's Gift and Mostabshir both have big potential.

Fast-improving PADDINGTON is taken to extend his winning sequence. Chaldean is the biggest danger on the figures.

16:20 Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:30 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
4	4 (4) (2/1 +33%) Too Friendly		2 2/1(+33%)																															(4) Too Friendly 2/1, Numerous decent efforts in defeat prior to belatedly winning his first handicap on third start for present yard at Fakenham (2m, good to firm) recently, a more positive ride and first-time cheekpieces (in this sphere) were seemingly contributing factors. Remains feasibly treated up 5 lb. Came good for James Owen with clear win at Fakenham this month; 5lb rise looks manageable.
8	8 (8) (3.33/1 +5%) For Pleasure		3.33 3.33/1(+5%)																															(8) For Pleasure 3.33/1, Free-going front runner who was a Grade 2 winner as a novice in this sphere back in 2020. Operating below his best for some time now but there were encouraging signs back from a break at Warwick (2m, good to firm), he's 2-2 over this C&D and has slipped to a very dangerous mark. Free-going front-runner who can be very hard to catch when on song; runs this track well.
9	9 (9) (4/1 +33%) Bombyx		4 4/1(+33%)																															(9) Bombyx 4/1, Useful on the Flat for James Fanshawe and made a winning start over hurdles in March 2021. Pulled up back from a lengthy absence over C&D in March but showed the benefit of that pipe-opener when fifth of 12 at Ludlow next time and he needs considering. Lightly raced in recent years but last month's run proved a good chunk of ability remains.
5	5 (5) (6/1 +14%) Jamacho		6 6/1(+14%)																															(5) Jamacho 6/1, Back-to-back winner last summer, including a fourth success over this C&D, and signed of 2022 on a high when landing a handicap chase at Uttoxeter. Understandably struggled in the Swinton back from 7 months off and likely to be far more competitive back in calmer waters with that run under his belt. Not disgraced in hot race last month, after a break, and is very well suited by this C&D.
1	1 (1) (9/1 +10%) Oakley		9 9/1(+10%)																															(1) Oakley 9/1, Off the mark for this yard last spring and made the frame both starts during the winter, latterly finishing third in a competitive 9-runner handicap at Cheltenham (16.8f, good) where he was 5 lengths adrift of second-placed Too Friendly (now 4 lb worse off). Claims if raring to go following a break. C&D winner last year and creditable third at Cheltenham on latest start in December.
6	6 (6) (20/1 -100%) Manor Park		20 20/1(-100%)																															(6) Manor Park 20/1, Went through a purple patch last summer and reacted well to fitting of cheekpieces when adding to his tally at Ludlow in October. Won't be found wanting fitness-wise following 3 runs on the Flat since April (close second at Windsor on penultimate start) and he's not without hope. Went close on the Flat in April but doesn't have much margin for error over hurdles.
2	2 (2) (22/1 +0%) Pisgah Pike		22 22/1(+0%)																															(2) Pisgah Pike 22/1, Has slipped back to the same mark as when landing the Summer Handicap Hurdle at Market Rasen last July. However, more miss than hit since and was never in the hunt back from a break/another wind op at Fontwell last month. Landed a good prize last summer but ran poorly last month, after a break.
3	3 (3) (22/1 -214%) L'impertinent		22 22/1(-214%)																															(3) L'impertinent 22/1, Winner over hurdles and fences at Ballinrobe for Enda Bolger last spring. Tame effort in a soft-ground Tipperary novice on latest start 11 months ago but well worth a second look back hurdling under more suitable conditions for new yard. Won maiden hurdle and beginners' chase in Ireland last spring; makes stable debut here.
7	7 (7) (33/1 -106%) Valentino Dancer		33 33/1(-106%)																															(7) Valentino Dancer 33/1, Made solid start for this yard in 2021, winning twice over hurdles (at around 2m) either side of a success on the Flat. However, well held sole start last year and again struggled on recent comeback following 14 months off at Newton Abbot. Struggled to get involved after Newton Abbot this month, after his latest layoff.

LTO Selection:

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Too Friendly was a touch fortuitous when winning at Fakenham after Nevendon made a bad mistake at the last and while he can still go well, an added 5lb from the handicapper will make his life harder. JAMACHO has won over C&D four times and although beaten a long way in the Swinton at Haydock last month, that was his first start since October and he ought to find this easier. For Pleasure has won both his starts here and warrants serious consideration as well.

This course lends itself well to front-runners and the free-going FOR PLEASURE is taken to maintain his 100% record here. The 8-y-o has dipped a long way in the weights and there were signs at Warwick last month that he's ready to strike. Bombyx proved that he retains plenty of ability at Ludlow and Lucy Wadham's charge is feared most ahead of Jamacho, who will find this company far more palatable than at Haydock where he contested the valuable Swinton Handicap. Oakley is also shortlisted.

16:30 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:37 Wexford Handicap Chase 25f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
8	8 (8) (3/1 +25%) Goodnightngodbless		3 3/1(+25%)																															(8) Goodnightngodbless 3/1, C&D winner. Latest win in chase here in May. 10/3, good second of 10 in handicap chase at Limerick (25.5f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Gained elusive chase win over C&D last month and second to in-form rival five days later.
4	4 (4) (3.33/1 +17%) Outside The Door		3.33 3.33/1(+17%)																															(4) Outside The Door 3.33/1, C&D winner. One win from 3 runs last season. Career best when winning 10-runner handicap chase at Punchestown (24f, good, 16/1) 10 days ago. Player. Left in front last when C&D winner last year; same thing happened at Punchestown latest.
5	5 (5) (4.5/1 +50%) Battle Of Mirbat		4.5 4.5/1(+50%)																															(5) Battle Of Mirbat 4.5/1, Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap chase (6/1) at Limerick (25.5f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Can give a good account. Got big penalty for winning at Leopardstown in March; second next time but held since.
3	3 (3) (6/1 +73%) Whacker Clan		6 6/1(+73%)																															(3) Whacker Clan 6/1, Two wins from 4 runs last season. Ninth of 12 in handicap chase at Down Royal (26.2f, good to soft, 11/2) 50 days ago. Others more persuasive. Ballinrobe winner; every chance when falling 2 out in first h'cap; may have needed return.
7	7 (7) (6.5/1 +28%) Lake Chad		6.5 6.5/1(+28%)																															(7) Lake Chad 6.5/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 15/2, respectable third of 10 in handicap chase at Kilbeggan (19.4f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Engaged 7.43 Kilbeggan Monday. Solid performer third over trips around 2m4f last twice; due to run at Kilbeggan on Monday.
1	1 (1) (8.5/1 -31%) Aldo The Apache		8.5 8.5/1(-31%)																															(1) Aldo The Apache 8.5/1, Useful winner at 20f over hurdles. Pulled up in handicap chase (13/2) at Ballinrobe (23f, good) 22 days ago. Talented hurdler but jumping has been a major problem in this sphere; not ruled out.
6	6 (6) (14/1 +22%) Follow The Crowd		14 14/1(+22%)																															(6) Follow The Crowd 14/1, Winner in chase at Roscommon in August. 8/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (24.4f, heavy) 155 days ago, pulled up before last. Switches from hurdles to chase. Consistent last year either side of Roscommon win over 2m5f; off since poor run in January.
10	10 (10) (14/1 +72%) Avec Espoir		14 14/1(+72%)																															(10) Avec Espoir 14/1, Course winner. Twelfth of 15 in handicap chase at Killarney (20f, good, 66/1) 36 days ago. Back up in trip. Won over 2m4f and third over 3m1f here last summer; well beaten on return at Killarney.

LTO Selection:

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GATEAU DE MIEL drops in grade following a Killarney National runner-up effort and stays well. Ground-versatile, he was well beaten in Leopardstown and Fairyhouse festivals prior to his Killarney return but a reproduction would give him every chance. He has the measure of Goodnightngodbless on a Fairyhouse meeting last October, when the selection was a final-fence faller but had Goodnightngodbless, who is 1lb worse off, beaten. Goodnightngodbless' only chase win, from 28 attempts, was gained over course and distance in May and ran well five days later at Limerick. Outside The Door was pulled up on reappearance in that Limerick race (Battle Of Mirbat was fourth) and while he subsequently won at Punchestown, is 7lb higher. Silvertown was well backed when an early casualty at Punchestown and while rated 8lb lower over fences than hurdles, had been well beaten in previous chases.

GATEAU DE MIEL got back on the up with his comeback run under his belt when second at Killarney last time and should go well here. Outside The Door arrives on the back of a career-best win at Punchestown, while the in-form Goodnightngodbless is another to consider.

A fine second in a valuable contest at Killarney last month, GATEAU DU MIEL can take advantage of this drop in class to go one better

16:37 Wexford Handicap Chase 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:45 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
3	3 (3) (3/1 -50%) Mereside Angel		3 3/1(-50%)																															(3) Mereside Angel 3/1, 15/8, career best when winning 6-runner handicap at Ayr (5f, firm) 7 days ago, bit in hand. Big chance again under penalty with top apprentice up. Impressed when winning at Ayr last week and he's a key player despite his penalty.
8	8 (8) (4/1 +27%) High Opinion		4 4/1(+27%)																															(8) High Opinion 4/1, 4/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Wetherby (5.5f, good to soft) 51 days ago. One to consider. Best on slower than good; promise at Wetherby latest; still low mileage.
6	6 (6) (4/1 +43%) J R Cavagin		4 4/1(+43%)																															(6) J R Cavagin 4/1, Respectable fifth of 13 in handicap at this course (6f, good, 10/1) 15 days ago, finding less than looked likely. Cheekpieces on 1st time. On a good mark but going through the motions so far this season; cheekpieces now added.
1	1 (1) (5/1 -25%) Count D'orsay		5 5/1(-25%)																															(1) Count D'orsay 5/1, Thirty nine runs since last win in 2020. 12/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (good) 31 days ago. Drops in grade and big player. On a losing run but this is the weakest handicap he's ever contested; rain a bonus.
4	4 (4) (6/1 +63%) Lotus Rose		6 6/1(+63%)																															(4) Lotus Rose 6/1, Fifth of 6 in handicap at Ripon (5f, heavy, 10/3) 39 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Front-runner who lurks on a handy mark; return to quicker ground can help.
9	9 (9) (6.5/1 +41%) Caribbean Sunset		6.5 6.5/1(+41%)																															(9) Caribbean Sunset 6.5/1, 8/1, fourth of 6 in handicap at Ripon (5f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Others more persuasive. Handicapper in command so far this year; others look safer.
2	2 (2) (28/1 -180%) Jarvis		28 28/1(-180%)																															(2) Jarvis 28/1, Dual 5f winner for Ger Lyons. 7/2, fourth of 6 in handicap at Pontefract (5f, good to firm) 8 days ago. Didn't build on his reappearance promise when only 4th at Pontefract last week.
5	5 (5) (28/1 -133%) Blazing Hot		28 28/1(-133%)																															(5) Blazing Hot 28/1, Latest win at Southwell in December. 16/1, respectable second of 6 in handicap at Pontefract (5f, good to firm) 8 days ago. Has work to do. Two AW wins in late 2022; fair 2nd at Pontefract latest but he's currently 0-18 on turf.

LTO Selection:

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MERESIDE ANGEL has been a consistent customer this term, finishing in the first three home on all four of his appearances. The four-year-old recorded a career-best effort when landing the spoils at Ayr last time out and he can continue his ascendancy under a penalty. The handicapper has loosened his grip on Count D'Orsay and he warrants plenty of consideration now eased in grade. Blazing Hot is another to consider.

MERESIDE ANGEL came clear with a bit in hand at Ayr last week and is fancied to score once more with a top apprentice up. Count d'Orsay is on a momentous losing run but caught the eye here last time and drops in grade now. High Opinion can also be in the mix again.

Significant rain would change things but MERESIDE ANGEL created a positive impression at Ayr last week and can follow up.

16:45 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:00 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 20f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
5	5 (5) (1.62/1 +28%) Bring On The Night		1.62 1.62/1(+28%)																															(5) Bring On The Night 1.62/1, Lightly-raced ex-French winner for Andre Fabre who was having just his fourth run in this sphere when fine second of 19 in this event 12 months ago. Stable has excellent record in this so he's a big player once more with Ryan Moore again in the saddle. 2nd when favourite for this race (good to firm) last year; up 4lb; big player.
15	15 (15) (6/1 +45%) Novel Legend		6 6/1(+45%)																															(15) Novel Legend 6/1, Low-mileage 4-y-o who has taken his form up a level this term, scoring over 2m at Kempton and Newbury before second of 14 to Zinc White in handicap at Chester (18.6f) 39 days ago. Remains open to improvement and will continue to give a good account. Big improver; staying-on second of 14 to Zinc White in the 2m2f Chester Plate.
6	6 (6) (7/1 +13%) Ahorsewithnoname		7 7/1(+13%)																															(6) Ahorsewithnoname 7/1, Low-mileage 8-y-o who bagged 2m handicaps at Newbury and York last spring. Comes here on the back of 2m4f hurdles win at Cheltenham in April so she's much respected with William Buick up. Cesarewitch fifth; returned to form in latest hurdles start (April) and is now in foal.
2	2 (2) (7.5/1 +46%) Calling The Wind		7.5 7.5/1(+46%)																															(2) Calling The Wind 7.5/1, Course winner but he's without a victory since the summer of 2021. Arrives on the back of a respectable sixth of 16 in Chester Cup though so he has place prospects if building on it. Ran well all his five races at Ascot, including when placed in two 2m5f Queen Alexandras.
17	17 (17) (8/1 +27%) Law Of The Sea		8 8/1(+27%)																															(17) Law Of The Sea 8/1, Useful for the Gosdens and he has caught the eye upped markedly in trip for his current yard this May, fourth in the Chester Cup then runner-up to Solent Gateway in 2m Haydock handicap. Very much one to consider for a yard with a good record in this event. Eyecatching 4th in the Chester Cup (yard debut); good second to Solent Gateway at Haydock.
20	20 (20) (11/1 +31%) Zinc White		11 11/1(+31%)																															(20) Zinc White 11/1, Progressive 14f winner for Ralph Beckett during truncated 2021 campaign. Sent off 33/1 but he made light of a long absence on yard debut when easily winning 2m2f Chester handicap in May from Novel Legend. Hiked up 8 lb but he's still well in the mix. Impressive in the Chester Plate; drawn very wide and all his form is on soft ground.
11	11 (11) (16/1 -33%) Zoffee		16 16/1(-33%)																															(11) Zoffee 16/1, Had a very good spell back on the Flat for this yard last year, winning twice at up to 2m and fourth in the Cesarewitch on final start. Resumed with a good second in the Chester Cup so he holds solid claims once more. Reliable and progressive back on Flat, though slight blip at 2m4f; neck 2nd in Chester Cup.
12	12 (12) (20/1 +9%) Irish Lullaby		20 20/1(+9%)																															(12) Irish Lullaby 20/1, Useful Irish filly who scored three times up to 1m4f in 2022. Only tenth in listed race at Gowran (14f, good to soft) 48 days ago but reportedly scoped badly post race and is the sort to bounce back. Has her stamina to prove though. Excuses latest; a lot in good 1m4f/1m6f displays suggests significant staying potential.
1	1 (1) (20/1 +20%) Tritonic		20 20/1(+20%)																															(1) Tritonic 20/1, Won at Goodwood (1½m) last autumn but not at his very best over hurdles subsequently and when down the field in the Chester Cup. Remains quite unexposed as a stayer on the Flat but needs to show plenty more. 9-1 for the 2m2f Chester Cup on reappearance, always in rear; needs career-best Flat form.
3	3 (3) (28/1 -12%) Fleurman		28 28/1(-12%)																															(3) Fleurman 28/1, Is enjoying a good season, scoring on AW at Wolverhampton and Newcastle in February, and second of 9 in 2m conditions event at Newcastle last time. Goes up in trip and enters calculations. Interesting candidate for this longer distance after doing well at 2m on AW.
7	7 (7) (28/1 -12%) Weston		28 28/1(-12%)																															(7) Weston 28/1, Useful 11f winner for Andreas Suborics in Germany last autumn. Given a considerate return from 6 months off when eighth of 19 in handicap at Leopardstown (10f, heavy) 44 days ago. Takes a major step up in distance now but in very good hands and not without interest. Shaped well when 1m2f looked too short on stable/seasonal debut; stamina in pedigree.
8	8 (8) (40/1 -21%) The Grand Visir		40 40/1(-21%)																															(8) The Grand Visir 40/1, Without a win since landing this event back in 2019 but he's still useful and wasn't disgraced on his return when ninth of 16 in Chester Cup 39 days ago. Needs to build on it now. Won this 2019, placed in two Queen Alexandras; 9th in last 2 Chester Cups, off in between.
10	10 (10) (40/1 -21%) Pleasant Man		40 40/1(-21%)																															(10) Pleasant Man 40/1, Useful on the Flat for Roger Charlton in 2021 and he performed well back on the level after a consistent spell over hurdles this winter for Paul Nicholls when third of 14 in handicap at Musselburgh (14f) 73 days ago. Significantly up in trip and warrants respect. Creditable, front-running third of 14 in strong 1m6f handicap at Musselburgh in April.
18	18 (18) (40/1 +0%) Themaxwecan		40 40/1(+0%)																															(18) Themaxwecan 40/1, Useful sort who got back on track when third of 7 to Solent Gateway in handicap at Haydock (16.2f) 24 days ago. He's not completely dismissed up in trip. Best on good or good to firm; has proved himself over 2m here, questionable beyond that.
9	9 (9) (50/1 -100%) Solent Gateway		50 50/1(-100%)																															(9) Solent Gateway 50/1, Bagged his second success of 2023 with a career best in 2m handicap at Haydock 24 days ago, beating Law of The Sea. Up 2 lb and this is tougher but he still needs considering. Never better than when making all at Haydock (2m, good to firm; up 2lb today) latest start.
4	4 (4) (50/1 -52%) Urban Artist		50 50/1(-52%)																															(4) Urban Artist 50/1, Useful mare who was runner-up twice in Group 3/listed company last season. However, she has yet to hit top form in two runs this term and is now 12 runs without a win. Sixth in the 2m5f Queen Alexandra here last year, held by Calling The Wind on that result.
19	19 (19) (50/1 -25%) Achnamara		50 50/1(-25%)																															(19) Achnamara 50/1, Fairly useful 14f winner for Charlie and Mark Johnston in 2022. Failed to fire in three runs over hurdles for Harry Fry through the winter though so needs a wind op to spark improvement now back on the level. Tongue strap on 1st time too. Stays 1m6f well; didn't shine as a hurdler for new yard; wind surgery and tongue-tie.
14	14 (14) (50/1 +24%) Throne Hall		50 50/1(+24%)																															(14) Throne Hall 50/1, Useful sort but it's now 14 runs since his last Flat win in 2021. A dual hurdles scorer this winter though so he can't be discounted off a handy-looking mark back in this sphere if his stamina holds out. Stays 1m6f; back to form as a hurdler 13 days ago; plenty to prove in this, though.
13	13 (13) (100/1 -52%) Prince Imperial		100 100/1(-52%)																															(13) Prince Imperial 100/1, Useful 14f scorer last autumn for Richard Hughes but winless over hurdles through the winter and he beat only one home back on the level in 2m Newbury handicap in April. Needs to take a big step forward for new yard fitted with tongue tie. Left Richard Hughes for 35,000gns in May; 2020 visor returns, plus tongue tied first time.

LTO Selection:

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Bring On The Night hasn't been seen since chasing home the talented Coltrane in this race last year and he looks a worthy favourite from 4lb higher, in what is teed up to be a typically wide-open renewal. A Listed winner over timber on his latest outing, Ahorsewithnoname merits respect back in this sphere, while Law Of The Sea, who is now 1lb better off with his Haydock conqueror Solent Gateway, can be in the thick of things too. Preference, however, is for NOVEL LEGEND. Second to the reopposing Zinc White in last month's Chester Plate, James Fanshawe's unexposed stayer is taken to reverse that form and confirm earlier promise shown over this marathon trip.

BRING ON THE NIGHT hasn't been seen out since posting a fine second in this event 12 months ago and this unexposed sort from the powerful Willie Mullins yard (holds an excellent record in this event) is taken to go one better with Ryan Moore again in the saddle. Chester Cup runner-up Zoffee could emerge as the chief threat, although Nicky Henderson's Ahorsewithnoname is hugely respected back in this sphere. Zinc White and Novel Legend complete the shortlist in a fiercely competitive handicap.

Calling The Wind just looks sure to run well, while IRISH LULLABY (nap) has hinted strongly at hidden depths of stamina.

17:00 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:10 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 17f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
3	3 (3) (2.5/1 -33%) Go Fox		2.5 2.5/1(-33%)																															(3) Go Fox 2.5/1, Attracted support and made the most of a reduced mark when scoring comfortably at Fakenham last time. Remains well handicapped on old form, so expected to go well again.
1	1 (1) (2.75/1 +31%) Restandbethankful		2.75 2.75/1(+31%)																															(1) Restandbethankful 2.75/1, Scored 3 times over hurdles for Olly Murphy in 2021. Still a maiden after 7 attempts over fences but he hasn't been with this yard for long and was caught too far back at Cartmel last time. Dropped another 4 lb and one to note in the betting.
4	4 (4) (3.5/1 +22%) Pleasure Garden		3.5 3.5/1(+22%)																															(4) Pleasure Garden 3.5/1, Fair 4-time winner at up to 2m on the Flat for Sir Mark Prescott. Winning start over fences at Plumpton in April and backed it up with a solid showing at Fontwell last month. Likely to be in the shake-up once again.
5	5 (5) (6/1 +50%) Martalmix'jac		6 6/1(+50%)																															(5) Martalmix'jac 6/1, Modest maiden hurdler who failed to up his game for a switch to chasing at Worcester last time. Might improve for that experience, however.
7	7 (7) (8.5/1 +66%) Famoso		8.5 8.5/1(+66%)																															(7) Famoso 8.5/1, Yet to win a race of any description and fared no better for a switch of stables at Worcester recently. Others are more persuasive.
6	6 (6) (11/1 +56%) Peckinpah		11 11/1(+56%)																															(6) Peckinpah 11/1, Has gone backwards from his chasing debut and offered little when pulled up here last time. Plenty to prove.
8	8 (8) (33/1 +0%) Harry Hazard		33 33/1(+0%)																															(8) Harry Hazard 33/1, Maiden jumper who has failed to beat a rival on his last 3 starts, so hard to make a case for.
9	9 (9) (40/1 +39%) Fair To Dream		40 40/1(+39%)																															(9) Fair To Dream 40/1, Maiden pointer who has little form under Rules.

LTO Selection:

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Pleasure Garden is one of the in-form options after winning at Plumpton and finishing second at Fontwell on his only two starts over fences and another bold bid is expected. GO FOX has been upped 7lb for a comfortable success at Fakenham and a repeat of those front-running tactics may be enough to see him back that performance up. Jet Of Dreams is a point-to-point winner who might be a better proposition in this sphere.

JET OF DREAMS shaped with encouragement over hurdles and has been allotted a generous opening mark for one that won a point easily, so he boasts strong claims of making a winning chasing debut. Go Fox is of obvious interest having bounced back to score at Fakenham and Restandbethankful could return to top form with Brian Hughes back up.

17:10 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:17 Wexford Handicap Chase 25f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
5	5 (5) (6/1 +70%) Battle Of Benburb		6 6/1(+70%)																															(5) Battle Of Benburb 6/1, 20/1, sixth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (22f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Others are more persuasive. Won over hurdles here last summer and stays well; not shown much in four chase starts.
4	4 (4) (6/1 -71%) Rule Of June		6 6/1(-71%)																															(4) Rule Of June 6/1, One win from 21 NH runs. 7/1, creditable second of 12 in handicap chase at Clonmel (22.8f, good) 11 days ago, closing all way to line. Expected to be bang there. Won off 83 at Tramore last summer; bumped into well-treated foe when second at Clonmel.
6	6 (6) (7.5/1 +32%) Bearwithmenow		7.5 7.5/1(+32%)																															(6) Bearwithmenow 7.5/1, Modest winner at 24f over hurdles. 4/1, respectable seventh of 14 in handicap chase at Tramore (21.2f, good) 17 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Not discounted for all that he needs to improve. Promising third at Tipperary on chase bow but disappointing favourite at Tramore.
1	1 (1) (7.5/1 +63%) Sean Says		7.5 7.5/1(+63%)																															(1) Sean Says 7.5/1, 18/1, creditable fifth of 16 in handicap chase at Limerick (22.7f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Not taken lightly. Three-time winning hurdler but just 1-13 over fences and well held lately.
3	3 (3) (7.5/1 +17%) Meehall		7.5 7.5/1(+17%)																															(3) Meehall 7.5/1, 10/1, respectable 13 lengths third of 15 to Legacy of Dreams in handicap chase at Limerick (19.7f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Likely to give his running again. Hurdles/chase winner last year and third of 15 at Limerick on second run back.
2	2 (2) (8/1 +64%) Steps Match		8 8/1(+64%)																															(2) Steps Match 8/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. Tenth of 16 in handicap chase at Limerick (22.7f, good to soft, 20/1) 26 days ago. Touched off over C&D this time last year and may well leave behind poor reappearance run.
15	15 (15) (11/1 +21%) Double Windsor		11 11/1(+21%)																															(15) Double Windsor 11/1, Unreliable individual. C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. Fourth of 14 in handicap chase at Tramore (21.2f, good, 10/1) 17 days ago. Hard to know what form he'll turn up in. Latest of four chase wins was nearly two years ago but creditable fourth at Tramore lately.
8	8 (8) (12/1 -140%) Legacy Of Dreams		12 12/1(-140%)																															(8) Legacy Of Dreams 12/1, Career best when winning 15-runner handicap chase (28/1) at Limerick (19.7f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Back up in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Respected. Ready winner over 2m3f at Limerick last month; steps back up in trip off 9lb higher mark.
14	14 (14) (14/1 +58%) Shamror Lass		14 14/1(+58%)																															(14) Shamror Lass 14/1, Eighth of 16 in handicap chase at Limerick (22.7f, good to soft, 40/1) 26 days ago. Others make more appeal. Maiden ran well over 2m4f here in March but tailed off at Limerick last time.
16	16 (16) (14/1 -115%) Drimsree Lad		14 14/1(-115%)																															(16) Drimsree Lad 14/1, Remains a maiden after 21 NH runs. 10/1, third of 12 in handicap chase at Clonmel (22.8f, good) 11 days ago. Can make presence felt. Maiden under rules but some decent runs including hampered third at Clonmel last time.
9	9 (9) (16/1 +76%) Diamond Grove		16 16/1(+76%)																															(9) Diamond Grove 16/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, pulled up in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Naas (23.6f, soft) 82 days ago, losing touch 4 out. Switches from hurdles to chase. Hard to fancy but fair sixth in first handicap chase at Galway last year.
12	12 (12) (20/1 +0%) Shantou Sisu		20 20/1(+0%)																															(12) Shantou Sisu 20/1, Ninth of 14 in handicap chase at Tramore (21.2f, good, 11/1) 17 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Won off 88 at Downpatrick (2m3f) in August; out of form lately and mark on the slide.
7	7 (7) (20/1 +70%) Ennemi Public		20 20/1(+70%)																															(7) Ennemi Public 20/1, One win from 30 NH runs. 100/1, tenth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (20.6f, good to soft) 64 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Back up in trip. Blinkers back on. Fifteen-race maiden over fences and hard to fancy on recent efforts.
11	11 (11) (22/1 +12%) Any Day Now		22 22/1(+12%)																															(11) Any Day Now 22/1, 14/1, tenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (24.4f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Something to prove. Ran okay in Sligo hurdle in October; just had one go over fences; better for comeback run.
17	17 (17) (25/1 +38%) Milfordfourthree		25 25/1(+38%)																															(17) Milfordfourthree 25/1, 33/1, sixth of 9 in novice chase at Clonmel (22.8f, good) 11 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. RESERVE. Modest maiden hurdler makes handicap bow in this sphere on third chase start; reserve.
10	10 (10) (28/1 +15%) Stormy Master		28 28/1(+15%)																															(10) Stormy Master 28/1, One win from 27 NH runs. 25/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Limerick (19.7f, good to soft) 26 days ago won by Legacy of Dreams. Hard to make a case for. Won a chase at Limerick during a good spell of form in 2021; not shown much for a while.

LTO Selection:

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RULE OF JUNE was greatly flattered by her proximity to an eased-down, well-in subsequent winner at Clonmel but has solid claims if the ground remains good. She failed to win in 15 hurdles but has done better over fences and while beaten four lengths by Meehall at Killarney last August, is now 8lb better off. Legacy Of Dreams beat Meehall to win well at Limerick last month and while his form is in-and-out, has strong claims if reproducing that run. Veteran Drimsree Lad was hampered when finishing behind the selection at Clonmel and while he has a light weight, is nonetheless a 21-race maiden. Five-time winner Double Windsor needs good ground and ran well at Tramore recently but is also a veteran and his previous win was in July 2021.

RULE OF JUNE finished to good effect when runner-up at Clonmel 11 days ago and she's well worth the chance to go one better in a weak race for the numbers. Legacy of Dreams is considered the main danger after scoring at Limerick last month and Drimsfree Lad is worthy of consideration despite his long-standing maiden tag.

Having run creditably behind some well-handicapped horse recently, RULE OF JUNE is the choice; Steps Match can go well at a price

17:17 Wexford Handicap Chase 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:25 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
6	6 (6) (1.88/1 +50%) V Twelve		1.88 1.88/1(+50%)																															(6) V Twelve 1.88/1, Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap (18/1) at Salisbury (12f, good to soft) 47 days ago. Others more persuasive. Consistency an issue but he's on a feasible mark; rain would aid his cause.
5	5 (5) (3.5/1 +13%) Genesius		3.5 3.5/1(+13%)																															(5) Genesius 3.5/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. Hooded for 1st time, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap (11/2) at Lingfield (12f, AW). Off 158 days. Expected to be bang there on return. Consistent in the last 12 months but no great record fresh and others appeal more.
4	4 (4) (4/1 +27%) Ready To Shine		4 4/1(+27%)																															(4) Ready To Shine 4/1, 17/2, career best when winning 6-runner handicap at this C&D (good) 15 days ago. Needs considering. Smooth win over C&D two weeks ago; 5lb rise shouldn't prevent another big run.
3	3 (3) (5/1 -67%) Lexington Knight		5 5/1(-67%)																															(3) Lexington Knight 5/1, Won 9-runner handicap (9/2) at Doncaster (11.9f, good to firm) 18 days ago, well positioned. Player. Game effort at Doncaster 18 days ago; 2lb rise not excessive; one to take seriously.
2	2 (2) (8/1 -78%) Gastronomy		8 8/1(-78%)																															(2) Gastronomy 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/2, first run since leaving Roger Varian when creditable second of 5 in handicap at Ripon (12f, good to firm) 19 days ago, running on. Not taken lightly. Unexposed 4yo; good 2nd on recent stable debut; one to take seriously.
1	1 (1) (25/1 +0%) Caraghann		25 25/1(+0%)																															(1) Caraghann 25/1, Last of 7 in minor event at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 20/1). Off 6 months. Tailed off twice for new yard but had a wind op since latest and needs a market check.
7	7 (7) (25/1 -178%) Cedar Rapids		25 25/1(-178%)																															(7) Cedar Rapids 25/1, One win from 23 Flat runs. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Tenth of 11 in handicap (33/1) at Pontefract (8f, good) 25 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Yet to fire for current stable and he has stamina to prove.

LTO Selection:

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LEXINGTON KNIGHT ran on well to land the spoils at Doncaster last time out and the consistent five-year-old gets the nod off 2lb higher. The Richard Hannon-trained gelding benefitted from his front-running tactics and he can go close with P J McDonald in the saddle. Ready To Shine won with something in hand over C&D last time out and rates the most immediate danger off 5lb higher. Genesius is capable on his day and dangerous to dismiss.

GASTRONOMY made a promising start for this yard when runner-up at Ripon last time and this lightly-raced 4-y-o may have more to offer. Last-time-out winners Lexington Knight and Ready To Shine are others to consider.

A small rise for LEXINGTON KNIGHT (nap)'s game win at Doncaster last time may well not prevent him from following up.

17:25 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:35 Ascot Listed (Class 1) 10f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 (1) (3/1 +50%) Buckaroo		3 3/1(+50%)																															(1) Buckaroo 3/1, Smart colt who won another 1m listed race on his return before going close in the Group 1 Prix d'Ispahan last month, no extra only late on. Not had much racing over this sort of trip (he stays it) and he's interesting. Listed winner on return; close fourth in French Group 1 since; player despite penalty.
9	9 (9) (3.5/1 +42%) Francesco Clemente		3.5 3.5/1(+42%)																															(9) Francesco Clemente 3.5/1, Highly progressive 3-y-o, making it 3-3 with a runaway victory in a good time in Newmarket handicap over this trip in July. Lost his unbeaten record to the thriving King of Conquest on return at Goodwood, that one proving more streetwise, but he gets a 3 lb pull with him here. Headgear goes on. 3-3 as 3yo; neck 2nd to King Of Conquest in Listed on return; more to come; cheekpieces on.
5	5 (5) (7/1 +7%) Bolshoi Ballet		7 7/1(+7%)																															(5) Bolshoi Ballet 7/1, Belmont Derby winner in 2021. Lightly raced in the last few years but there was plenty to like about his latest Newbury effort, easy to back but going really close (headed near line). Wouldn't dismiss. Grade 1 winner in US as 3yo; latest 1m4f Newbury Group 3 third was creditable; in the mix.
12	12 (12) (9/1 +25%) Poker Face		9 9/1(+25%)																															(12) Poker Face 9/1, Most progressive last autumn, winning all 3 starts at up to this trip, and has run well in Group 3 and Group 2 this term, asked to make the running in a race with no obvious pace at Chester last time (faded only late on). There remains a bigger effort in him. 3-3 in 2022; better form in defeat this year; may not have reached limit after five starts.
14	14 (14) (9/1 -80%) Saga		9 9/1(-80%)																															(14) Saga 9/1, Just failed to get up in last year's Britannia fitted with first-time blinkers/tongue tie and having been gelded it was a similar story on his return at Newmarket in first-time cheekpieces last month (conceded first run and never nearer). Patchy profile a bit concerning but bound to be popular. Very good second to King Of Conquest on return; went close in Britannia last year; player.
6	6 (6) (10/1 +0%) Cadillac		10 10/1(+0%)																															(6) Cadillac 10/1, £500,000 buy before beaten just 3 lengths in second in this race last year (final start for Jessica Harrington) and arrives this time on the back of an impressive victory in Epsom handicap over this trip fitted with first-time cheekpieces. Big player with a repeat of that form. Back to best for Boughey yard with recent Epsom win; second in this last year; big player.
3	3 (3) (10/1 -11%) King Of Conquest		10 10/1(-11%)																															(3) King Of Conquest 10/1, Lightly-raced 4-y-o who has taken his form up a level this season, landing big-field 9f handicaps in Bahrain and at Newmarket (from Saga) before battling well to edge out Francesco Clemente in listed contest at Goodwood over this trip 3 weeks ago. Seems set to go well again in bid for 5-timer. Progressive 4yo who has accounted for some of today's rivals on last two starts; respected.
4	4 (4) (16/1 +43%) Royal Champion		16 16/1(+43%)																															(4) Royal Champion 16/1, Impressive winner of Ayr listed race over this trip in September and having been amiss in the Champion Stakes he shaped with promise on last month's comeback at Chester in the mud, travelling strongly for a long way. Should be closer to his best here. Ayr Listed win last autumn; fair reappearance but career best needed under penalty.
10	10 (10) (18/1 +18%) Highland Avenue		18 18/1(+18%)																															(10) Highland Avenue 18/1, Three-time winner in 2021 and has put up 2 good runs in recent weeks back from a lengthy absence, no match for Regal Reality in Group 3 at Epsom last time. Longer trip fine and he's not totally dismissed. Has shown he retains his ability since returning from absence, second in Group 3 latest.
8	8 (8) (20/1 +9%) Checkandchallenge		20 20/1(+9%)																															(8) Checkandchallenge 20/1, Three-time winner (including a 1m Group 3) who is often highly tried, not beaten far in the Lockinge last month. Down markedly in grade here but has stamina to prove on first crack beyond a mile. Won Group 3 last year and fair run in Group 1 latest; claims if stamina lasts up in trip.
16	16 (16) (22/1 -57%) Solid Stone		22 22/1(-57%)																															(16) Solid Stone 22/1, Smart sort with a pretty good record here, second in the Balmoral Handicap in 2020 and third in this race in 2021. Low-key return in the Brigadier Gerard at Sandown but could be much closer to form this time. Smart sort who was third in the 2021 running of this; each-way claims again.
13	13 (13) (40/1 +0%) Raadobarg		40 40/1(+0%)																															(13) Raadobarg 40/1, Useful sort who held his form well last term for Johnny Murtagh and has made a solid start for new yard, running well in 1m listed race here 7 weeks ago. Different headgear tried now and has stamina to prove. Solid start for new yard; blinkers replace cheekpieces; suited by good or slower ground.
11	11 (11) (50/1 -79%) Notre Belle Bete		50 50/1(-79%)																															(11) Notre Belle Bete 50/1, Yet to run a bad race since cheekpieces went on at the end of last year, winning the Easter Classic AW Middle Distance Championships Stakes at Newcastle on Good Friday and keeping on for third behind King of Conquest and Saga at Newmarket last time. Not shone in previous visits to Ascot, though. Good third to King Of Conquest and Saga in handicap latest but it took turf record to 0-14.
2	2 (2) (50/1 -25%) Foxes Tales		50 50/1(-25%)																															(2) Foxes Tales 50/1, Won the Golden Gates Handicap over C&D in 2021 and added an AW listed race to his tally in April. Didn't handle the track at Chester last time and better than that. Wouldn't dismiss. Won at this meeting in 2021 and AW Listed race in April; poor at Chester latest, though.
7	7 (7) (50/1 +0%) Certain Lad		50 50/1(+0%)																															(7) Certain Lad 50/1, Group 3 winner in 2020 and all the spark remains, running well under a big weight in a Chester handicap last month. This is tougher. This 7yo is still capable of smart form but he looks up against it today.
15	15 (15) (100/1 -52%) Savvy Victory		100 100/1(-52%)																															(15) Savvy Victory 100/1, Dual winner last season over this trip and ran a mighty race when length second in handicap at Chester last month (Certain Lad third). Shaped as if amiss behind Cadillac at Epsom on Oaks Day, though. Smart handicapper but not at his best last time and has a bit to find on form.

LTO Selection:

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Francesco Clemente failed to maintain his unbeaten record when being denied by a small margin at Goodwood on seasonal reappearance last month, but the son of Dubawi remains lightly raced and may take another step forward in this contest with the addition of cheekpieces. However, it may pay dividends to side with the Aidan O'Brien-trained BOLSHOI BALLET, who bounced back to form when beaten a neck into third in the Al Rayyan Stakes. The five-year-old is a Grade 1 winner over this trip and he gets the nod to record a fifth career victory now eased in grade. Cadillac was runner-up in this contest last year and demands the utmost respect after relishing a sounder surface to land the spoils at Epsom on his latest outing.

There is a bigger performance in POKER FACE and a well-run race over this trip could be just what the doctor ordered. He's taken to land another cracking-looking renewal of what is usually one of the strongest listed races of the season. Francesco Clemente has more to offer after a pleasing comeback behind King of Conquest at Goodwood and is a big player along with Charlie Appleby's thriving charge, who is seeking a 5-timer.

It would be no surprise were CADILLAC to go on now he's up and running for George Boughey and he can go one better than last year.

17:35 Ascot Listed (Class 1) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:40 Beverley Stakes (Class 4) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
6	6 (6) (1/1 +60%) Mister Daydream		1 1/1(+60%)																															(6) Mister Daydream 1/1, Foaled April 19. €13,000 yearling, Make Believe colt. Half-brother to 10.7f winner Teo's Music. Dam, 7f winner, sister to high-class 7f winner Teofilo.
3	3 (3) (4.5/1 -80%) Sahara Kitten		4.5 4.5/1(-80%)																															(3) Sahara Kitten 4.5/1, Foaled January 30. $65,000 yearling, Kitten's Joy colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 7.4f winner Sed Maarib. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner who stayed 7.5f, half-sister to smart 9f-11.5f winner Powder Snow. Interesting newcomer.
4	4 (4) (4.5/1 +80%) Al Khawaneej River		4.5 4.5/1(+80%)																															(4) Al Khawaneej River 4.5/1, Foaled February 11. €9,500 yearling, Dariyan colt. Half-brother to 7f winner Rogue Assassin. Dam, maiden (stayed 7.5f) out of useful 2-y-o 6f winner (stayed 1m) Nijoom Dubai. Seventh of 10 in maiden at Newbury (6.5f, firm, 12/1) on debut 13 days ago. May do better.
8	8 (8) (5.5/1 +45%) Catena		5.5 5.5/1(+45%)																															(8) Catena 5.5/1, Foaled March 9. £49,000 yearling, Cable Bay filly. Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner, half-sister to useful/ungenuine 2-y-o 8.3f winner (stayed 10.5f) My Lord And Master. Fifth of 9 in maiden at this C&D (good to firm, 11/1) on debut 9 days ago, never nearer.
7	7 (7) (9/1 -170%) One More Bottle		9 9/1(-170%)																															(7) One More Bottle 9/1, Foaled February 3. Mukhadram gelding. Brother to 7f/1m winner Alotabottle and half-brother to several winners, including 5f winners Triple Jaye and Smokey. Dam ran once.
1	1 (1) (11/1 -22%) Cloud Free		11 11/1(-22%)																															(1) Cloud Free 11/1, Foaled March 12. 55,000 gns yearling, Sea The Stars colt. Brother to 2 winners, notably smart Italian/US winner up to 1½m Call Me Love and half-brother to useful Italian winner up to 7f Freetown.
2	2 (2) (22/1 -38%) Okinawa		22 22/1(-38%)																															(2) Okinawa 22/1, Foaled March 10. U S Navy Flag colt. Half-brother to 1m winner Aurophobia and 1¼m-1¾m winner Miram. Dam sprint maiden half-sister to useful winner up to 6f Bridge Royal Game.
5	5 (5) (40/1 -82%) Chatty		40 40/1(-82%)																															(5) Chatty 40/1, Foaled February 9. 10,000 gns yearling, Ulysses colt. Dam, maiden (stayed 7f), out of smart winner up to 7f (2-y-o 6f winner) Tropical Paradise. 7/1, seventh of 9 in maiden at Redcar (6f, good to soft) on debut 29 days ago, slowly away. Up in trip.
9	9 (9) (100/1 -52%) Just Like Tonto		100 100/1(-52%)																															(9) Just Like Tonto 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. 100/1, last of 10 in minor event at this course (5f, good) 35 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Hard to make a case for.

LTO Selection:

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CLOUD FREE makes a fair amount of appeal on his debut, being a full-brother to a Group 2 winner in Italy, and the 55,000gns purchase gets the vote to make a winning start to his career. Catena wasn't disgraced when fifth here on her first outing and she is entitled to progress from that display, while Sahara Kitten and Mister Daydream appeal most of the remainder.

Those with track experience haven't achieved much, so newcomers are likely to come to the fore, with SAHARA KITTEN, a half-brother to a 2-y-o 7.4f winner, One More Bottle and Cloud Free appealing most on paper, in that order.

Those with experience have achieved just modest form. Pick of the newcomers on paper is MISTER DAYDREAM, with Sahara Kitten feared.

17:40 Beverley Stakes (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:45 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 23f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 (1) (0.91/1 +24%) Do It For Thy Sen		0.91 0.91/1(+24%)																															(1) Do It For Thy Sen 0.91/1, Career best when winning 5-runner handicap chase at Uttoxeter (20f, good, 11/4) 3 days ago, driven clear. Carries penalty. In top form and up to landing the hat-trick if the race doesn't come too soon. Carries 7lb penalty for Saturday's front-running win at Uttoxeter; rain no problem.
4	4 (4) (3/1 +40%) Arctic Lodge		3 3/1(+40%)																															(4) Arctic Lodge 3/1, Ex-pointer who has failed to make an impact over hurdles but now steps up markedly in trip for chasing debut after a break, so well worth a market check. Safely held on handicap hurdle debut but may do better over fences.
3	3 (3) (5/1 +23%) Steel Wave		5 5/1(+23%)																															(3) Steel Wave 5/1, Returned to something like his recent best to make a winning return from 5 months off over C&D in May and wasn't disgraced at Bangor since. Can't be discounted with blinkers refitted. Rallied well to score over C&D last month and can cope if there's rain about; a player.
5	5 (5) (6.5/1 -44%) O'Faolains Lad		6.5 6.5/1(-44%)																															(5) O'Faolains Lad 6.5/1, Has been out of sorts for some time but mark reflects that and there was a little more encouragement when third at Ffos Las a month ago. Claims if he can build on that following a wind op. Just modest third at Ffos Las last month and won't be favoured by any rain here.
2	2 (2) (11/1 -38%) Great D'Ange		11 11/1(-38%)																															(2) Great D'Ange 11/1, Back to winning ways when taking 8-runner handicap chase at Huntingdon in December (23.6f, good to soft). However, he's disappointed since and now has plenty to prove in first-time blinkers. On last winning mark now but has looked badly out of sorts this spring; blinkers on.
6	6 (6) (12/1 +14%) Scrumpy Boy		12 12/1(+14%)																															(6) Scrumpy Boy 12/1, Cheekpieces on when finally getting off the mark at Newton Abbot in April last year but has been out of sorts since. Others make more appeal. Wide-margin winner in first-time cheekpieces in spring 2022 but well below that form since.

LTO Selection:

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DO IT FOR THY SEN has won both starts this season, the first after a disqualification, and the latest with a very easy win when making all the running. He does have a 7lb penalty to carry here but if connections feel he is up to running again so quickly, he still looks the likeliest winner dropping in grade. Steel Wave is no back number at the age of 13 and he can fight it out with O'Faolains Lad for second place.

DO IT FOR THY SEN faces a very quick turnaround for a chaser but he's in top form and this is unlikely to take much winning, so there's a strong chance he can complete the hat-trick. Arctic Lodge looks a notable chasing debutant for a shrewd stable and O'Faolains Lad can't be ignored from a reduced mark.

17:45 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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18:00 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 (1) (2.5/1 +69%) Batchelor Boy		2.5 2.5/1(+69%)																															(1) Batchelor Boy 2.5/1, C&D winner. Visored for 1st time, sixth of 7 in handicap (20/1) at Haydock (6f, good to firm) 11 days ago. Blinkers back on. Triple course winner off higher marks; drops in class; big player if anywhere near best.
5	5 (5) (2.75/1 +31%) Beauld As Brass		2.75 2.75/1(+31%)																															(5) Beauld As Brass 2.75/1, C&D winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win here in May. Eighth of 11 in handicap at Salisbury (6f, good to firm, 5/1) 33 days ago. Comfortably beat Imperiousity over C&D two starts ago; possibilities back here.
4	4 (4) (3.5/1 -86%) Jungle Fever		3.5 3.5/1(-86%)																															(4) Jungle Fever 3.5/1, C&D winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Career best when winning 5-runner handicap (13/2) at Catterick (5f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Needs considering. Game winner at Catterick ten days ago; player if in the same form (inconsistent thus far).
6	6 (6) (3.5/1 +61%) I'm Mable		3.5 3.5/1(+61%)																															(6) I'm Mable 3.5/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Fourth of 6 in handicap at this course (6f, good to firm, 13/2) 7 days ago. Performed well twice over C&D last month; lesser effort over 6f here last week.
2	2 (2) (10/1 +29%) Lethal Angel		10 10/1(+29%)																															(2) Lethal Angel 10/1, 3-time C&D winner. Fifth of 6 in handicap (14/1) at this course (6f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Has form figures of 11212 over C&D; interesting with 6f reappearance under her belt.

LTO Selection:

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Michael Attwater has won the last two runnings of this race and he doubles up this season with C&D winner Street Parade and the younger I'm Mable, who may come out best of his pair. Jungle Fever was a game winner at Catterick last time and could be a player dropped in class, but preference is for IMPERIOUSITY. He wasn't beaten far at Lingfield in a similar race earlier in the month and, as the three-year-olds get a 6lb allowance here, he appears to have every chance.

IMPERIOUSITY confirmed himself an improved performer with front-running tactics back in use when second at Lingfield 2 weeks ago and he could prove hard to peg back around here. Jungle Fever arrives on the back of a career-best win at Catterick so is feared most.

18:00 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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18:10 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 14f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
7	7 (7) (1/1 +50%) Vauban		1 1/1(+50%)																															(7) Vauban 1/1, Showed useful form when last seen on Flat in 2021, winning twice from 4 starts, including listed race at Vichy. High-class hurdler, successful in Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham in 2021/22 and back to best when second in Punchestown Champion Hurdle last time. Very interesting back on the Flat. High-class hurdler who could be well treated now back on the Flat.
8	8 (8) (5/1 +38%) Absurde		5 5/1(+38%)																															(8) Absurde 5/1, Smart on the Flat (stays 1¼m) for C. Laffon-Parias and made a successful debut over hurdles after 11 months in 7-runner minor event at Killarney (20f) 36 days ago. Looks on a good mark back in this code on the pick of his form in France and needs taking seriously with Dettori up. Two-time French Flat winner; one of two for top Irish yard; no surprise to see a big run.
14	14 (14) (6/1 +25%) Ruling Dynasty		6 6/1(+25%)																															(14) Ruling Dynasty 6/1, Promising individual who made it 2-3 in thrashing some promising 3-y-os after a further 8 months off in 11.6f novice at Haydock 11 days ago, quickening clear over 1f out. Open to further improvement. Thrown in at deep end on h'cap debut but this well-bred 4yo could have lots more to offer.
4	4 (4) (8/1 +43%) Point King		8 8/1(+43%)																															(4) Point King 8/1, Progressive 3-y-o who completed a hat-trick in Leopardstown listed event in August. Shaped as if amiss on final outing in 2022 but got back on the up when denied only on the nod in Group 3 on reappearance. Into handicaps now and may do better still. Very lightly raced Listed winner who could have potential off today's mark.
15	15 (15) (11/1 +45%) Chillingham		11 11/1(+45%)																															(15) Chillingham 11/1, Progressed further to make it 3 wins from his last 4 starts after 9 months off in 11-runner handicap at Thirsk (12f, heavy) 59 days ago, leading on bridle 3f out (eased close home). This is tougher but appeals as the sort to go on improving and shouldn't be overlooked. Has won both handicaps and the ceiling of his ability is yet to be identified.
13	13 (13) (14/1 +0%) Postileo		14 14/1(+0%)																															(13) Postileo 14/1, Lightly-raced 6-y-o who proved he retains all his ability after 19 months off (gelded) when winning 10-runner handicap at Hamilton (13.1f, good) 44 days ago, well on top finish. Step back up in trip will suit and may have more to offer. Returned from long absence to win at Hamilton and could have more left in the tank.
2	2 (2) (22/1 +12%) Sam Cooke		22 22/1(+12%)																															(2) Sam Cooke 22/1, Consistent sort who ended last season with wins at Newmarket and Newbury, and found further improvement after 8 months off when runner-up at York (11.8f) 34 days ago, having to pick way through. That form hasn't really worked out but he can't be dismissed from only 2 lb higher. 7yo who posted a career best when going close at York on return and has to be respected.
12	12 (12) (25/1 -56%) Berkshire Rocco		25 25/1(-56%)																															(12) Berkshire Rocco 25/1, Useful sort who scored at Southwell in January. Not disgraced subsequently without looking the force of old. Others preferred from a win point of view. Perhaps soft ground wasn't ideal last time but claims not compelling on the back of that.
11	11 (11) (25/1 +0%) Gaassee		25 25/1(+0%)																															(11) Gaassee 25/1, Got up a 4-timer in 1½m handicap at the Dante meeting last season before a fine third in the Old Newton Cup. Well-beaten favourite in the Ebor on final 2022 start and fared no better in Newbury Group 3 on reappearance. Bit to prove at present. On a comeback mission but in top hands and remains lightly raced; not written off.
6	6 (6) (33/1 +18%) Aaddeey		33 33/1(+18%)																															(6) Aaddeey 33/1, Dual winner for the Crisfords in 2021. Made it to the track only twice last season but made a successful return after 11 months off (had breathing op) in 6-runner handicap at Ripon (12f, heavy) 52 days ago. Had the run of the race there and encounters much firmer conditions here. Won at Ripon on stable debut; remains to be seen how far he can go for this yard.
1	1 (1) (40/1 -21%) Get Shirty		40 40/1(-21%)																															(1) Get Shirty 40/1, Had an excellent 2022, winning this corresponding event and Old Newton Cup at Haydock prior to an excellent fifth in the Ebor Handicap at York. Hasn't fired last 3 starts, though, including back in handicap company last time. Tongue strap back on. Won this last year and he's feasibly treated but has been well beaten the last twice.
10	10 (10) (40/1 -21%) Raymond Tusk		40 40/1(-21%)																															(10) Raymond Tusk 40/1, Useful performer who got back on track after 4 months off when third in 11-runner handicap at Newmarket (12f) 45 days ago, nearest finish. This is tougher. Fair effort when 7th 12 months ago but firm suspicion this 8yo will again be vulnerable.
5	5 (5) (40/1 +0%) Scriptwriter		40 40/1(+0%)																															(5) Scriptwriter 40/1, Useful juvenile hurdler who produced a performance verging on smart when landing a Wolverhampton handicap (12.2f) on his final outing in this sphere in December. Only 2 lb higher and could still have more to offer given his low-mileage profile. Grade 2 juvenile h'dle winner who won sole Flat for this yard; may have untapped potential.
3	3 (3) (66/1 -32%) Cemhaan		66 66/1(-32%)																															(3) Cemhaan 66/1, Three-time winner last season who produced a career best with his reappearance under his belt when winning 9-runner handicap at Kempton (12f) 27 days ago, albeit seen to maximum effect. Likely to find life much tougher from a 9 lb higher mark. 5l win at Kempton last month but had easy lead; now 9lb higher and back up in grade.
16	16 (16) (80/1 -21%) Charging Thunder		80 80/1(-21%)																															(16) Charging Thunder 80/1, Won 3 times in 2022 but not for the first time proved too free when ninth of 14 in Meydan Group 3 (14f, good) in February. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Three small-field wins last summer; returns from break; others have stronger credentials.
9	9 (9) (100/1 -25%) Alright Sunshine		100 100/1(-25%)																															(9) Alright Sunshine 100/1, Finished a respectable fourth in this race 12 months ago prior to resuming winning ways at Ripon. Not disgraced on final 2 outings but looks vulnerable to less-exposed types on this return to action. This is a tough reappearance task but he was fourth 12 months ago; not ruled out each-way.

LTO Selection:

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With winners at 16/1 and 33/1 in the last two runnings of this race, things may not be quite as clear cut as they appear but it remains difficult to oppose favourite VAUBAN for the Willie Mullins/Ryan Moore combination. Last seen on the Flat winning at Vichy for his previous trainer, he has won three times over hurdles since and finished second in the Irish Champion Hurdle at Punchestown last time out. Rated 160 over hurdles but just 101 on the Flat, he looks very well handicapped. Ruling Dynasty is improving with experience and strolled home at Haydock, so he could be the biggest danger now upped in trip, while the Group-placed Point King and the unexposed Absurde are others for the shortlist.

VAUBAN looks on a very handy mark returning to this sphere judged on his high-class hurdles form, so his claims are crystal clear. His stablemate Absurde is a bit more exposed but warrants respect on the pick of his French form and has the assistance of Frankie Dettori, while Ruling Dynasty and Postileo are others to bear in mind in an intriguing race.

High-class hurdler VAUBAN looks to be on an attractive mark now back on the Flat and is the selection ahead of Chillingham.

18:10 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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18:15 Beverley Maiden (Class 5) 7f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
5	5 (5) (0.91/1 -14%) Sub Rosa		0.91 0.91/1(-14%)																															(5) Sub Rosa 0.91/1, Thrice-raced filly who ran her best race when second of 12 in minor event at Lingfield (7f, AW) 10 days ago. Difficult to oppose. Dropped back to 7f at Lingfield (AW) and only narrowly failed to make all the running.
1	1 (1) (2.5/1 +55%) Cori Glory		2.5 2.5/1(+55%)																															(1) Cori Glory 2.5/1, Thrice-raced filly. 33/1, third of 8 in minor event at Thirsk (8f, good) 15 days ago, having run of race. Close up in a slowly-run 1m novice at Thirsk (good to firm) 15 days ago.
6	6 (6) (6/1 +0%) Zapphire		6 6/1(+0%)																															(6) Zapphire 6/1, Twice-raced filly. Fifth of 8 in minor event at Newcastle (8f, 14/1), not ideally placed. Off 159 days. 7f perhaps a better fit than the 1m last time but unlikely to be good enough.
4	4 (4) (8/1 -100%) Queen Of Sparta		8 8/1(-100%)																															(4) Queen Of Sparta 8/1, Made plenty of appeal on paper but ran to only a modest level first time up when fifth of 11 in maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 15 days ago. Open to improvement. Outpaced when it mattered over this trip at Wolverhampton and weakened into midfield.
3	3 (3) (33/1 -65%) Magnolia Hawks		33 33/1(-65%)																															(3) Magnolia Hawks 33/1, Footstepsinthesand filly. Dam unraced from family of top-class 6f/7f performer Dream Ahead. Dam unraced half-sister to 5f-7f winner Red Invader; likely best watched.
2	2 (2) (200/1 -506%) Expert Lady		200 200/1(-506%)																															(2) Expert Lady 200/1, Seventh of 8 in maiden (20/1) at Catterick (7f, good to firm) on debut 10 days ago, giving trouble before start. Looked far from straightforward when down the field at Catterick (7f, good to firm; 20-1).

LTO Selection:

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SUB ROSA stepped forward from her return at Haydock when beaten a short-head in second at Lingfield earlier in the month. Roger Varian's filly had run with promise on her sole juvenile outing, when fourth to subsequent Nell Gwyn heroine Mammas Girl at Newmarket, and this appears to be a suitable opportunity for her to shed the maiden tag. Cori Glory may well be suited by a return to a right-handed track following her recent third at Thirsk and she is likely to be the main threat. Queen Of Sparta completes the shortlist having shaped with some encouragement on debut at Wolverhampton.

SUB ROSA sets a clear standard on her recent second at Lingfield and is difficult to oppose. Queen of Sparta is a well-bred sort who is likely capable of a good deal more than she showed first time up at Wolverhampton and is considered the main threat.

18:15 Beverley Maiden (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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18:30 Brighton Maiden (Class 5) 6f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
5	5 (5) (0.53/1 -61%) Soveraine		0.53 0.53/1(-61%)																															(5) Soveraine 0.53/1, Foaled May 13. €42,000 yearling, Ten Sovereigns filly. Half-sister to several winners, including winner up to 6f K Club and winner up to 6f Back To Brussels, both useful. Promising second of 8 in maiden (9/2) at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) on debut 8 days ago, running on. Hard to oppose. Showed clear promise and a game attitude at Pontefract last week on debut; leading player.
1	1 (1) (4.5/1 +55%) Big Brown Bear		4.5 4.5/1(+55%)																															(1) Big Brown Bear 4.5/1, Foaled March 18. €30,000 yearling, Kodiac colt. Brother to 7.4f winner Profound Alexander. Dam lightly-raced half-sister to smart winner up to 1m Making Light. 15/2, sixth of 11 in maiden at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) on debut 34 days ago, never nearer. Likely to improve. Green throughout at Bath but made some late progress; gelded since; should improve.
2	2 (2) (8/1 +6%) George's Rascal		8 8/1(+6%)																															(2) George's Rascal 8/1, Foaled February 21. €24,000 foal, 35,000 gns yearling, Bungle Inthejungle colt. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 1¼m (Prix Jean Romanet) winner Aristia. 35,000gns yearling; by Bungle Inthejungle; perhaps the pick of the newcomers.
3	3 (3) (10/1 +70%) Search		10 10/1(+70%)																															(3) Search 10/1, Twice-raced colt. 40/1, ninth of 14 in minor event at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) 31 days ago. Hard to make a case for. Down the field in a couple of 5f races; holds weak claims.
4	4 (4) (14/1 +13%) Bu Sidra		14 14/1(+13%)																															(4) Bu Sidra 14/1, Foaled April 16. 9,000 gns yearling, £15,000 2-y-o, Le Brivido colt. Half-brother to several winners, including smart winner up to 1¾m Elegiac and useful 1¼m winner Lawless Secret. Dam 1m-1½m winner. £15,000 (breeze-up) 2yo; Le Brivido half-brother to five winners; check the betting.

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SOVERAINE is the obvious call here after the daughter of Ten Sovereigns was only beaten a neck at Pontefract on her debut, keeping on well once headed to be beaten a neck by the more experienced favourite. If she has learned from that then she should take all the beating, though the speedily-bred Nouveaux could have a say. A daughter of Tasleet, her stable are in good form and she could be one to watch, along with Bungle Inthejungle colt George's Rascal.

SOVERAINE showed more than enough on debut at Pontefract 8 days ago to suggest she'll be winning soon and this looks an excellent opening. Newcomers George's Rascal and Bu Sidra can fight out minor honours.

18:30 Brighton Maiden (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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18:45 Beverley Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
4	4 (4) (2.75/1 +66%) How Bizarre		2.75 2.75/1(+66%)																															(4) How Bizarre 2.75/1, Unreliable type. Course winner. Latest win at Musselburgh in May. Last of 4 in claimer at Catterick (7f, good to firm, 2/1) 18 days ago. Others more persuasive. Musselburgh winner last month and has continued to run respectably since then.
2	2 (2) (2.75/1 +66%) Time To Rumble		2.75 2.75/1(+66%)																															(2) Time To Rumble 2.75/1, 25/1, respectable sixth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (8f), not ideally placed. Off 7 months. Not taken lightly. First and second in back-to-back 7f handicaps last summer before losing his way.
1	1 (1) (4.5/1 +0%) Back From Dubai		4.5 4.5/1(+0%)																															(1) Back From Dubai 4.5/1, First run since leaving Roy Bowring when good fourth of 11 in handicap (17/2) at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Needs considering. Prolific on the AW and is 1-13 on turf; hung for pressure on fast ground latest.
5	5 (5) (5.5/1 +45%) El Royale		5.5 5.5/1(+45%)																															(5) El Royale 5.5/1, 10/1, below form fifth of 11 in handicap at this course (8.4f, good to firm) 20 days ago. More is required if he's to gain a first success. Has been running from 6f to 1m and not progressing.
7	7 (7) (7.5/1 +53%) Cheese The One		7.5 7.5/1(+53%)																															(7) Cheese The One 7.5/1, Below form seventh of 20 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good, 16/1) 31 days ago. Back up in trip. Others more persuasive. 6f always looked her trip but she wasn't far away over this far at Wolverhampton in March.
8	8 (8) (7.5/1 +53%) Krystal Maze		7.5 7.5/1(+53%)																															(8) Krystal Maze 7.5/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 16/1, below form sixth of 11 in handicap at this course (8.4f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Recent efforts here not wildly encouraging and now goes in blinkers.
11	11 (11) (22/1 -214%) Pete The Brief		22 22/1(-214%)																															(11) Pete The Brief 22/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 9 in maiden at Catterick (6f, good to firm, 33/1) 18 days ago. Back up in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time. Makes handicap debut with big step forward needed. Tongue-tie added for handicap debut but this mark doesn't look overly generous.
9	9 (9) (33/1 +34%) Little Gem		33 33/1(+34%)																															(9) Little Gem 33/1, 11/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f). Off 134 days and it's now twelve runs since last win in 2021. Missed all of 2022 but clear signs of retaining her ability on AW this year.
10	10 (10) (125/1 -150%) Suntory Star		125 125/1(-150%)																															(10) Suntory Star 125/1, 80/1, first run since leaving Ann Duffield when last of 5 in juvenile hurdle at Doncaster (16.6f, good) on NH debut, pulling hard. Off 15 months and lots to prove for her new yard. Tailed off over hurdles for another trainer when last seen in March 2022; returns in hood.

LTO Selection:

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HOW BIZARRE is 3lb higher than for his success at Musselburgh earlier last month, but he had produced some solid efforts in defeat until finishing last in a Catterick claimer on his latest star and he is given a chance to bounce back here in a contest where the majority of his rivals have something to prove. Na Scoitear is expected to be in the mix after finishing third at Wetherby last week, with Cheese The One and Krystal Maze others worth considering.

A number of these arrive with a question mark against them so this looks a good opportunity for NA SCOITEAR to resume winning ways on the back of his good Wetherby third achieved off the same mark as here. Course-winner Dr Rio appeals as the one to chase home the selection ahead of top-weight Back From Dubai.

It's difficult to know which way to turn in this but HOW BIZARRE is a recent winner and more likely to give his running than some.

18:45 Beverley Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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19:00 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
4	4 (4) (1.1/1 +51%) Red Alert		1.1 1.1/1(+51%)																															(4) Red Alert 1.1/1, Three-time C&D winner. 15/8, improved on recent efforts to win 6-runner handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 7 days ago by ¾ length from Big Time Maybe. Clearly likes it here and, still feasibly treated under a penalty, he's a must for the shortlist. 4-8 at Brighton including when beating Big Time Maybe a week earlier; solid claims.
6	6 (6) (1.75/1 +61%) Minhaaj		1.75 1.75/1(+61%)																															(6) Minhaaj 1.75/1, 13/2, first run since leaving Brian Ellison when bit below form fourth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (good) 49 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and, now 2 lb lower, she's dangerous to discount. Fourth on stable debut over C&D last month; down 2lb and could make her presence felt.
2	2 (2) (5.5/1 +21%) Desert		5.5 5.5/1(+21%)																															(2) Desert 5.5/1, Last of 7 in handicap (5/1) at Chepstow (5.1f, good to firm) 10 days ago but each-way claims judged on effort over the same C&D earlier this month when third off a 3 lb higher mark. Looked on the way back on penultimate start, but didn't back it up last time.
1	1 (1) (25/1 +0%) Animist		25 25/1(+0%)																															(1) Animist 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 8 in handicap (40/1) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 28 days ago. Others make greater appeal. Not shown much in two starts on AW since returning for this yard to make him interesting.
8	8 (8) (25/1 +50%) My Bonnie Lassie		25 25/1(+50%)																															(8) My Bonnie Lassie 25/1, One win from 21 Flat runs, which was gained back in 2021. Last of 14 in minor event (125/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW), not ideally placed. Off 116 days and connections now reach for blinkers. Losing run up to 18; plenty to prove dropping in trip after four months off; blinkers on.

LTO Selection:

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Big Time Maybe is an admirably consistent gelding, but he was out-battled in the finish here last week by RED ALERT and although the winner has a 4lb penalty to carry now, his resolution may see him follow up despite being worse off at the weights. Animist was absent for the whole of 2022, but he has now had two runs this year to put him straight and he could surprise off this mark on his best form.

BIG TIME MAYBE and Red Alert both have an affinity with this course and fought out the finish of a C&D handicap last week. The latter emerged on top that day but Big Time Maybe only gave way in the dying strides and, armed with a 4 lb pull at the weights, he has a good chance of turning the tables on Tony Carroll's charge. Minhaaj has slipped to an attractive mark and also enters calculations, while Desert wouldn't be without a chance if she puts her best foot forward.

19:00 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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19:15 Beverley Handicap (Class 3) 5f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 (1) (1.5/1 +57%) Hiya Maite		1.5 1.5/1(+57%)																															(1) Hiya Maite 1.5/1, Latest win at Wetherby in April. Good third of 11 in handicap (5/1) at Thirsk (6f, good) 31 days ago. Likeable type who merits serious consideration off an unchanged mark. Consistent sort; typically gave running when third at Thirsk; unlikely to be far away.
8	8 (8) (4/1 +56%) Ventura Flame		4 4/1(+56%)																															(8) Ventura Flame 4/1, C&D winner. 25/1, fair fifth of 17 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 9 days ago. Enters calculations. Carried right at the start when fifth in a big field here nine days ago; in the mix again.
3	3 (3) (4.5/1 +0%) California Gem		4.5 4.5/1(+0%)																															(3) California Gem 4.5/1, C&D winner. 5/1, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Chester (6.1f, heavy) 41 days ago. One for the shortlist. Will need to improve on a fifth of 11 at Chester last time off just 1lb higher.
6	6 (6) (5.5/1 +21%) Manila Scouse		5.5 5.5/1(+21%)																															(6) Manila Scouse 5.5/1, 6/1, below form third of 7 in handicap at Haydock (5f, good) 26 days ago. Shortlist material if shrugging off latest effort. Lightly raced and may still have untapped potential; rain would increase his chance.
4	4 (4) (11/1 +45%) Devil's Angel		11 11/1(+45%)																															(4) Devil's Angel 11/1, Eleventh of 12 in handicap at Haydock (6f, firm, 40/1) 10 days ago. Has work to do now. Well handicapped on clearcut Haydock win last summer but mostly disappointing since.
2	2 (2) (12/1 +45%) Embour		12 12/1(+45%)																															(2) Embour 12/1, Latest win at Lingfield in January. Tenth of 11 in handicap (20/1) at Lingfield (6f, AW). Off 109 days. Others more persuasive. Three wins last autumn/winter but below par last two runs and bit to prove after a break.

LTO Selection:

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SPRING IS SPRUNG has posted a couple of decent efforts since returning to the minimum trip. The latest of those, which came from a 1lb higher mark in a warm 0-105 at York last month, would suggest he can mount a serious challenge in these calmer waters. Hiya Maite continues to run well and he appeals as a likely candidate once again, while Embour has dropped to a workable mark and must be considered on the back of a short break.

HIYA MAITE arrives at the top of his game and is fancied to quickly resume winning ways on the back of his good recent Thirsk third. C&D winner Ventura Flame rates the main threat to Roy Bowring's likeable 5-y-o, with Dandy Dinmont rating the pick of the remainder for place purposes.

Having just his third go for sprint specialist Paul Midgley, SPRING IS SPRUNG (nap) can win after shaping nicely in a big field at York.

19:15 Beverley Handicap (Class 3) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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19:30 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
4	4 (4) (1.25/1 +38%) Film Star		1.25 1.25/1(+38%)																															(4) Film Star 1.25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Very good second of 8 in handicap (10/1) at this C&D (good to firm) 21 days ago. 2 lb nudge fair enough and very much of interest on just her fifth career start. Had two of these behind when just beaten on handicap debut over C&D last time; respected.
6	6 (6) (3.33/1 +58%) Topo Chico		3.33 3.33/1(+58%)																															(6) Topo Chico 3.33/1, 10/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 12 days ago. On a good mark judged pick of her AW form but she's 0-12 overall and hasn't troubled the judge in 2 previous runs on turf. 0-12 and by far her best form has come on the AW; not hard to oppose back on turf.
2	2 (2) (5/1 -67%) Mister X		5 5/1(-67%)																															(2) Mister X 5/1, Course winner. Latest win at Lingfield in March. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 11/2) 21 days ago. Leading contender. Course winner last year and not beaten far over C&D last time; shouldn't be far away.
7	7 (7) (7/1 +50%) Estehwadh		7 7/1(+50%)																															(7) Estehwadh 7/1, Respectable third of 9 in handicap (33/1) at this C&D (good) 48 days ago but he's opposable for win purposes all the same. Has run creditably back on turf the last twice and recent C&D third has been franked.
5	5 (5) (7/1 -17%) Storyinthesand		7 7/1(-17%)																															(5) Storyinthesand 7/1, Sixth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 15/2) 21 days ago, slowly away. Cheekpieces back on and needs to raise her game a touch in order to open her account at the ninth attempt. 0-8 and behind a couple of these when sixth over C&D three weeks ago; needs a resurgence.

LTO Selection:

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FILM STAR improved on what she had achieved to date when second over C&D on her handicap bow and Sir Mark Todd's filly is expected to confirm the form with both Mister X, who finished fourth on that occasion, and Storyinthesand (sixth). Of the aforementioned pair, the latter may prove to be the main danger after a couple of decent efforts earlier in the year.

The one who appeals most is FILM STAR, who went down narrowly on her handicap/turf debut over this C&D 3 weeks ago and it's likely that she has more to offer. Mister X was back in fourth on that occasion and should give another good account, albeit he looks pretty exposed and there's no real reason to think that he'll be able to reverse the placings with Film Star. Hurricane Kiko should have a part to play if responding well to the new headgear and he is best of the rest.

19:30 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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19:45 Beverley Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 (1) (2.5/1 +17%) Beltane		2.5 2.5/1(+17%)																															(1) Beltane 2.5/1, Won at Musselburgh (1m) in April (final start for Keith Dalgleish). Good start for new yard when close third over 7.5f here and short-head second at Wetherby (1m). Should go well again. Has gone very close on both runs for this stable and another win may well be imminent.
8	8 (8) (3.33/1 +67%) Look Back Smiling		3.33 3.33/1(+67%)																															(8) Look Back Smiling 3.33/1, Latest win at Newcastle in February. 10/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Musselburgh (9f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Down the field last time but looked to be in good form previously & is back down in grade.
5	5 (5) (4.5/1 +0%) Forward Flight		4.5 4.5/1(+0%)																															(5) Forward Flight 4.5/1, Creditable third of 10 in handicap at Thirsk (1m, good, 7/1) 31 days ago. Merits consideration. Placed the last twice; possible contender if handling conditions (unproven on fast ground).
4	4 (4) (4.5/1 +44%) Crown Princess		4.5 4.5/1(+44%)																															(4) Crown Princess 4.5/1, C&D winner. Creditable second of 9 in handicap over C&D (good to firm, 5/1) 20 days ago, well positioned. Has plenty of good course form and was runner-up over C&D last time; could be in the mix.
3	3 (3) (10/1 -25%) Nawras		10 10/1(-25%)																															(3) Nawras 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (1½m, AW, 9/1) on reappearance 17 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Cheekpieces on first time. Early days but improvement will be needed. Well beaten on handicap/seasonal debut but lightly raced and trainer has good record here.
2	2 (2) (12/1 -140%) Strongbowe		12 12/1(-140%)																															(2) Strongbowe 12/1, 5/1, good third of 6 in handicap at Carlisle (1mf, good) 29 days ago, clear of rest. Has to be taken seriously. 2 good runs from last 3 starts (with soft-ground blip in between); could be thereabouts.
10	10 (10) (16/1 +52%) Duke Of Wybourne		16 16/1(+52%)																															(10) Duke Of Wybourne 16/1, 50/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Ripon (1m, good to firm) 13 days ago, not ideally placed. Needs more. Went close at Newcastle (AW) in April but hasn't been at the same level back on turf since.
7	7 (7) (20/1 -82%) Dhariye		20 20/1(-82%)																															(7) Dhariye 20/1, Winner of maiden at Southwell (1m) in January Only sixth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 4 months later but it's possible he needed the outing and he retains potential as an unexposed type. Only sixth on handicap debut but could improve for it and remains very lightly raced.
9	9 (9) (25/1 +17%) Bungley		25 25/1(+17%)																															(9) Bungley 25/1, Course winner. 25/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Thirsk (1m, good) on reappearance 15 days ago. Should strip fitter for that and he's on a winning mark. Well handicapped on last season's best but a return to form is needed.

LTO Selection:

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Only narrowly denied on both of his starts for Michael Appleby, Beltane should go close once again, while Crown Princess, who hit the woodwork over C&D 20 days ago, appeals as a likely player from an unchanged mark. A chance, however, can be taken on BUNGLEY, who has yet to run a poor race around here from three efforts. Tim Easterby's filly is now 2lb lower than when successful at Thirsk in August and the daughter of Bungle Inthejungle could make the most of her low draw.

STRONGBOWE's latest Carlisle third reads quite well and he can get his head back in front now back at 0-75 level. Beltane and Forward Flight have made positive starts for new stables and might be the pair to give Tim Easterby's charge most to think about.

Topweight BELTANE has gone very close the last twice and earns the vote ahead of Crown Princess, who was second over C&D last time.

19:45 Beverley Handicap (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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20:00 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
5	5 (5) (2.25/1 +44%) Diamond Cottage		2.25 2.25/1(+44%)																															(5) Diamond Cottage 2.25/1, C&D winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win here in May. 8/1, fourth of 6 in handicap at Chepstow (7.1f, good to firm) 4 days ago. Each-way claims. 2-2 over C&D and latest Chepstow defeat was in a better race than this one; much respected.
3	3 (3) (2.5/1 +64%) Be Prepared		2.5 2.5/1(+64%)																															(3) Be Prepared 2.5/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Last of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, good to firm, 5/1) 21 days ago. Needs to bounce back but would be a danger to all off this reduced mark if able to do so. Plummeting down the weights and latest efforts don't suggest he is about to cash in.
7	7 (7) (5.5/1 +35%) Lucky Mascot		5.5 5.5/1(+35%)																															(7) Lucky Mascot 5.5/1, 18/1, good second of 5 in handicap at this C&D (firm) 11 days ago. Possibilities off the same mark if able to build on that in first-time blinkers. 0-8, but was second of five over C&D 11 days ago; claims if building on that.
8	8 (8) (6/1 +57%) Vitesse Du Son		6 6/1(+57%)																															(8) Vitesse Du Son 6/1, Course winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in December. Seventh of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 22/1) 83 days ago, met some trouble. Others preferred. Course winner now back off his last winning mark; needs to bounce back from recent efforts.
1	1 (1) (6/1 +25%) Whistledown		6 6/1(+25%)																															(1) Whistledown 6/1, Course winner. Was returning from an 8-month break when fifth of 6 in handicap (12/1) at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) 11 days ago. Should be sharper now and, down 2 lb, she's worth a second look. 1lb above last winning mark and successful the last time she contested a 0-65; respected.
6	6 (6) (14/1 -40%) River Wharfe		14 14/1(-40%)																															(6) River Wharfe 14/1, C&D winner. 11/2, 7¾ lengths tenth of 11 to Diamond Cottage in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 28 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Looks vulnerable. C&D winner 3lb below last winning mark, but well behind Diamond Cottage here last time.

LTO Selection:

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LUCKY MASCOT took a step back in the right direction with a visor reapplied when runner-up over C&D earlier in the month and the switch of headgear to first-time blinkers could help make the difference required. Diamond Cottage is capable of being in the mix following a C&D success on her penultimate outing, while Kitaab's recent third at Doncaster warrants him a place on the shortlist.

Question marks surround the majority of these and AJRAD is the suggestion. He hasn't performed badly at Lingfield the last twice and is now 1 lb below his last winning mark. He may have most to fear from Whistledown, who produced two of her better efforts of 2022 at this course and a recent spin at Goodwood will have blown away the cobwebs. Lucky Mascot will be a threat if building on her latest C&D effort and, if he lines up here rather than at Thirsk, Kitaab will also be a player.

The return to this venue can see DIAMOND COTTAGE maintain her perfect record over C&D. Whistledown is second choice.

20:00 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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20:15 Beverley Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
6	6 (6) (2.25/1 +44%) Urban Road		2.25 2.25/1(+44%)																															(6) Urban Road 2.25/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this year, latest in 11-runner handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 20 days ago by ½ length from Mr Heinz. Firmly in the picture. Collared Mr Heinz here latest and would have won by further with a clear run.
8	8 (8) (3.5/1 +0%) Mr Heinz		3.5 3.5/1(+0%)																															(8) Mr Heinz 3.5/1, 11/2, good ½-length second of 11 to Urban Road in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 20 days ago, making effort earlier than ideal. Shortlist material. Front-running shifts last twice, latterly only overhauled late on by Urban Road over C&D.
2	2 (2) (5.5/1 -38%) Hostelry		5.5 5.5/1(-38%)																															(2) Hostelry 5.5/1, Creditable 1½ lengths third of 11 to Urban Road in handicap (3/1) at this C&D (good to firm) 20 days ago, never nearer. Can give another good account. Didn't get the clearest of runs when close up behind Urban Road and Mr Heinz over C&D.
5	5 (5) (7/1 +30%) Josiebond		7 7/1(+30%)																															(5) Josiebond 7/1, Respectable third of 8 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, firm, 15/2) 13 days ago, slowly away. Enters calculations. Could do with some rain as it was heavy when unlucky not to win at Thirsk on reappearance.
1	1 (1) (7.5/1 +25%) Motarajel		7.5 7.5/1(+25%)																															(1) Motarajel 7.5/1, C&D winner. 16/1, only sixth of 8 in handicap at Redcar (10f, good) 22 days ago. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Three-time winner; ended last season quietly and also below his best this term.
9	9 (9) (12/1 +40%) Galton		12 12/1(+40%)																															(9) Galton 12/1, Last of 11 in handicap (18/1) at Redcar (8f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Others more persuasive. Not sure what happened last time but had been running well in 1m handicaps.
11	11 (11) (16/1 +36%) Marcie		16 16/1(+36%)																															(11) Marcie 16/1, Ran one of her better races after 7 months off when fourth of 11 in handicap (80/1) at Pontefract (8f, good to soft) 48 days ago. Needs to back it up. Best run yet in Britain when a front-running fourth of 11 at Pontefract.
4	4 (4) (20/1 -43%) Thrave		20 20/1(-43%)																															(4) Thrave 20/1, Bit below form fifth of 15 in handicap (20/1) at Redcar (7f, good) 22 days ago. Back up in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter. Only 1-35 on the grass and didn't offer much back on turf at Redcar.
10	10 (10) (22/1 +56%) Barrister Blaster		22 22/1(+56%)																															(10) Barrister Blaster 22/1, 40/1, last of 9 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f). Off 98 days with plenty more needed. Placed in C&D classified on soft in September but has done nothing since then in handicaps.
12	12 (12) (80/1 -21%) Sir Dotti		80 80/1(-21%)																															(12) Sir Dotti 80/1, Ninth of 13 in handicap at Catterick (7f, good to firm, 125/1) 10 days ago. Back up in trip. Remains a maiden after 30 Flat runs. Longstanding maiden who has yet to make the frame this season; very opposable.

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In this competitive contest marginal preference goes to URBAN ROAD, who landed a first victory on turf over C&D last time out. Despite hanging right in the closing stages, the four-year-old kept on well and gets the nod to defy a 3lb rise. Clotherholme gave a good account when third over seven furlongs last time out at Catterick and he can go close stepping back up in trip, while Galton is capable on his day and completes the shortlist.

A tight-knit handicap in which last year's winner CLOTHERHOLME edges the vote on the back of a season's best effort when third at Catterick last time out. The handily-weighted Mr Heinz heads the list of dangers, with in-form pair Urban Road and Hostelry two more who can have a say.

The 6yo CLOTHERHOLME didn't get the best of runs behind some of these here last month and has run well again since.

20:15 Beverley Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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20:30 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
4	4 (4) (1.1/1 +56%) Cloudy Rose		1.1 1.1/1(+56%)																															(4) Cloudy Rose 1.1/1, C&D winner. 2 wins from 3 runs this year. 15/8, won 9-runner handicap at Beverley (12.1f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Can give another good account. C&D winner who bids for a hat-trick off a 3lb higher mark; thriving just now and respected.
6	6 (6) (1.1/1 +60%) Iconic Mover		1.1 1.1/1(+60%)																															(6) Iconic Mover 1.1/1, 9/1, creditable second of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm) 19 days ago, no match for winner. Has to be taken seriously. 0-19, but placed a few times and chased home a subsequent winner this month; holds claims.
1	1 (1) (6/1 +0%) Eagle's Realm		6 6/1(+0%)																															(1) Eagle's Realm 6/1, 11/1, fourth of 5 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Modest on the AW, creditable on last Flat outing. 2-7 over hurdles, but 0-16 on the Flat; not easy to recommend at present.
5	5 (5) (10/1 -18%) Harbour Project		10 10/1(-18%)																															(5) Harbour Project 10/1, One win from 24 Flat runs. 33/1, good third of 9 in minor event at this course (9.9f, firm) 11 days ago. Player back in a handicap. 1-24 and looked uncomfortable on the track here last time; still has stamina to prove.
7	7 (7) (28/1 +58%) Vision Clear		28 28/1(+58%)																															(7) Vision Clear 28/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2018. Tongue strap on for 1st time, thirteenth of 14 in handicap (200/1) at Lingfield (10f, AW) 17 days ago. 2-39; little to get excited about under either code since returning last October.

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CLOUDY ROSE arrives on the crest of a wave having notched up back-to-back successes last month. The latest of those saw John Berry's mare score in determined fashion at Beverley and she could be capable of defying a subsequent 3lb rise in the handicap. With all four of her victories coming at this venue, Silver Bubble appeals as the most likely threat, while Iconic Mover heads the remainder.

ICONIC MOVER bumped into a subsequent winner at Lingfield last time so looks ready to finally break his duck off the same mark. Cloudy Rose is the obvious threat as she bids for the hat-trick, with Harbour Project best of the others.

Preference is for CLOUDY ROSE who took a long time in getting off the mark but now bids for a hat-trick and is proven over C&D.

20:30 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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20:45 Beverley Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 (1) (2/1 +33%) Out Of Sight		2 2/1(+33%)																															(1) Out Of Sight 2/1, Unlucky fourth of 11 in handicap at Bath (10.2f, good to firm) 34 days ago, forced to switch twice in last 2f. Can gain compensation off a career-low mark. Back to form with close fourth of 11 at Bath last month and that form has worked out well.
5	5 (5) (2.75/1 +45%) Dandy's Angel		2.75 2.75/1(+45%)																															(5) Dandy's Angel 2.75/1, Won 9-runner handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 12/1) 10 days ago. Can give another good account despite 2 lb rise. Modest strike-rate but won here last time and she's gone up just 2lb for that.
3	3 (3) (3.6/1 +55%) Dark Company		3.6 3.6/1(+55%)																															(3) Dark Company 3.6/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable second of 6 in handicap at Carlisle (9f, good to soft, 6/1) 18 days ago, no match for winner. Untrustworthy individual. Inconsistent and 0-15 on turf but ran well at Carlisle last time and he's not discounted.
4	4 (4) (5/1 +50%) Star Of St James		5 5/1(+50%)																															(4) Star Of St James 5/1, Eleventh of 14 in handicap at this course (7.4f, soft, 9/2) 50 days ago. Significantly up in trip with work to do. Well handicapped on form as recent as last November but has to turn things around.
10	10 (10) (16/1 +54%) Bigbadboy		16 16/1(+54%)																															(10) Bigbadboy 16/1, Course winner. Tenth of 13 in handicap (40/1) at Southwell (12.1f). Off 7 months and needs to hit the ground running. Course winner but this 10yo returns from some time off and is without a win since 2020.
8	8 (8) (18/1 +0%) Captain St Lucifer		18 18/1(+0%)																															(8) Captain St Lucifer 18/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2021 but in good form until only eighth of 11 in handicap (14/1) at this course (8.4f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Sort to bounce back. Some good runs on AW this year but well beaten back on turf here three weeks ago.
9	9 (9) (25/1 +24%) Le Bayou		25 25/1(+24%)																															(9) Le Bayou 25/1, C&D winner. One win from 31 Flat runs. 33/1, pulled up in handicap at Pontefract (8f, good to soft) 48 days ago, possibly amiss. Back up in trip. Blinkers back on. Something to find on form. Has won over C&D but that was back in 2021 and is his sole victory from 39 starts.

LTO Selection:

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SUN FESTIVAL justified favouritism in decisive style last time out at Brighton, putting two lengths between himself and his next best rival. The five-year-old gelding has only been handed a 1lb rise for that win and gets the nod to repeat that feat. Irv found plenty of trouble last time out at Ripon and may be able to take a step forward with a clear passage. Dandy's Angel landed the spoils over course and distance on her latest outing and she completes the shortlist.

OUT OF SIGHT didn't enjoy the rub of the green when fourth at Bath last time and can make amends here off a career-low mark. C&D winner Irv also wasn't seen to best effect when fourth at Ripon on his most recent start and is next on the list, with Dandy's Angel in the mix too on the back of his C&D success ten days ago.

Having been in good form in handicaps prior to his recent classified win at Brighton, SUN FESTIVAL is taken to follow up.

20:45 Beverley Handicap (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
6	6 (6) (1.5/1 +63%) Letter Of The Law		1.5 1.5/1(+63%)																															(6) Letter Of The Law 1.5/1, C&D winner in May. 7/2, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Chepstow (8.1f, good to firm) 4 days ago. Shortlist material. Beat Rivas Rob Roy by more than 2l over C&D last month and only 1lb worse off; good chance.
5	5 (5) (3/1 +33%) Compere		3 3/1(+33%)																															(5) Compere 3/1, Respectable 2¾ lengths fourth of 12 to Rivas Rob Roy in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 6/1) 28 days ago. 4 lb better off with that rival now and should make his presence felt. 0-9; 3l behind Rivas Rob Roy over C&D four weeks ago and 4lb better off; should get closer.
7	7 (7) (4/1 +33%) Rivas Rob Roy		4 4/1(+33%)																															(7) Rivas Rob Roy 4/1, Won 12-runner handicap (9/2) at this C&D (good to firm) 28 days ago. That was his third win here and while more is needed up 3 lb, he's likely to be in the shake-up. Three time course winner but has a bit to find with Letter Of The Law on penultimate start.
4	4 (4) (7.5/1 -25%) Spirit Warning		7.5 7.5/1(-25%)																															(4) Spirit Warning 7.5/1, Twenty-four runs since last win in 2019. Fifth of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, good to firm, 9/4) 8 days ago. Visor back on and, chances are, he'll find one or two too good once more. Lightly raced since joining this yard and losing run up to 24; best to look elsewhere.
3	3 (3) (12/1 -50%) Kondratiev Wave		12 12/1(-50%)																															(3) Kondratiev Wave 12/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. Eleventh of 12 in handicap at Windsor (6f, heavy, 9/2) 57 days ago. Significantly back up in trip and definite chance off this mark if able to bounce back. Losing run up to 16 despite dropping 18lb during the past year; major turnaround needed.
1	1 (1) (20/1 -43%) Aryaah		20 20/1(-43%)																															(1) Aryaah 20/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Last of 9 in handicap at Goodwood (9f, good to firm, 40/1) 11 days ago. Hood back on and first-time cheekpieces enlisted. In and out in five starts for this yard; not sure shorter trip will suit; lots of headgear.
8	8 (8) (28/1 +58%) Last Roar		28 28/1(+58%)																															(8) Last Roar 28/1, Tenth of 12 in minor event (80/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 85 days ago. Readily passed over. Hasn't beaten many in seven starts over 5f-1m4f on turf/AW; hard to fancy.

LTO Selection:

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Letter Of The Law has been kept busy since defeating RIVAS ROB ROY over C&D last month and, though respected, the latter is preferred. John Gallagher's charge gained a narrow victory over track and trip last time out and a subsequent 3lb rise in the handicap means he's still 3lb lower than when finishing a gallant second in this race last year. Eagle Eyed Freddie, who won a claimer at Catterick 18 days ago, completes the shortlist.

LETTER OF THE LAW has been in good form since returning from a short break in April and he is one of the more solid options in an open-looking race. Next on the list is Compere, who has been knocking on the door of late and has a good chance of reversing last month's C&D placings with Rivas Rob Roy on these revised terms. Recent Catterick claimer winner Eagle Eyed Freddie is also shortlisted, while Kondratiev Wave is dangerous to discount having dropped to a potentially very handy mark.

This can go to LETTER OF THE LAW (nap) who beat Rivas Rob Roy by just over 2l over C&D last month and is just 1lb worse off.

21:00 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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Racecard Key

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How to use Tomform

Please Watch this short video that will help you learn how to use Tomform.com to filter out the runners and find a winner in each race.

This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

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