1 Thursday 22nd June 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Thursday 22nd June 2023

There were 43 Races on Thursday 22nd June 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Chelmsford-City, 7 races at Ripon, 7 races at Ascot, 8 races at Leopardstown, 7 races at Uttoxeter, 7 races at Lingfield, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Thursday 22nd June 2023

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

13:30 Chelmsford Maiden (Class 5) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (1.62/1 +19%) Starlust	1.62 1.62/1(+19%)	(4) Starlust 1.62/1, Very green when fifth of 10 in minor event (10/1) at Lingfield (6f, AW) on debut 16 days ago, though kept on well close home. Can take a step forward with that first experience behind him. Eyecatching fifth on Lingfield debut and the more galloping track should suit.
2	8 2nd (8) (18/1 -157%) Fly Pass	18 18/1(-157%)	(8) Fly Pass 18/1, Failed to progress from debut when last of 8 in maiden at Newmarket (5f, good, 16/1) 48 days ago, though looked unsuited by the track. Worth another chance to build on her previous promise. Third on Beverley debut but last of eight at Newmarket next time; needs to resume progress.
3	1 3rd (1) (2.5/1 +17%) Lightning Point	2.5 2.5/1(+17%)	(1) Lightning Point 2.5/1, Made promising start when third of 6 in maiden at Doncaster (5f, heavy, 6/1) 47 days ago, race won by smart prospect Elite Status. Can improve from that effort to get off the mark. Pleasing third behind Elite Status on Doncaster debut; that form looks hot now.
4	3 4th (3) (8/1 -23%) Skilled Master	8 8/1(-23%)	(3) Skilled Master 8/1, Foaled February 6. 37,000 gns foal, 55,000 gns yearling. Expert Eye colt. Half-brother to winners abroad by Exceed And Excel and Golden Horn. Dam winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner). Helps give trainer a strong hand in the race. Stable has a good record with 2yos first time; watch market.
5th	7 5th (7) (16/1 -78%) Melisende	16 16/1(-78%)	(7) Melisende 16/1, Still in need of experience, but improved when fourth of 10 in minor event at Ripon (6f, good to firm, 7/1) 21 days ago. Could be further progress to come with cheekpieces on 1st time. Runner-up first two starts and fourth at Ripon last time; looks vulnerable to an improver.
6th	11 6th (11) (200/1 -300%) Nelson Rose	200 200/1(-300%)	(11) Nelson Rose 200/1, Offered little first time up when seventh of 10 in minor event (125/1) at Lingfield (6f, AW) 16 days ago. Major improvement required with hood now reached for. 5l behind Starlust when seventh on Lingfield debut; major improvement needed; hood on.
7th	6 7th (6) (200/1 -300%) Ocean Sound	200 200/1(-300%)	(6) Ocean Sound 200/1, Very green when thirteenth of 15 in maiden at Leicester (6f, good, 80/1) on his first outing 16 days ago. Looks to be up against it. Well beaten on his Leicester debut 16 days ago; probably needs more time.
8th	5 8th (5) (28/1 -12%) Aspire To Glory	28 28/1(-12%)	(5) Aspire To Glory 28/1, Well held on debut when thirteenth of 14 in minor event at Doncaster (5f, good to firm, 11/1) 33 days ago. Needs to leave first run behind him having been gelded. Well held on last month's Doncaster debut; has been gelded since.
9th	10 9th (10) (22/1 +12%) Union Jackie	22 22/1(+12%)	(10) Union Jackie 22/1, On quicker ground, failed to repeat her previous effort when ninth of 15 in maiden (18/1) at Newbury (6f, firm) 15 days ago. Needs to resume her progress. Out of the frame in three starts on turf; needs the switch to AW to make a big difference.
10th	2 10th (2) (4.5/1 +63%) Mbappe	4.5 4.5/1(+63%)	(2) Mbappe 4.5/1, Showed a bit when fifth of 9 in minor event at York (6f, good to firm, 9/1) on debut 26 days ago. Entitled to do better this time around. Fifth on last month's York debut; should have come on for the run.
11th	12 11th (12) (150/1 -200%) Zesty Lime	150 150/1(-200%)	(12) Zesty Lime 150/1, Badly needed experience when last of 9 in maiden (9/1) at Chepstow (5.1f, good to firm) on debut 37 days ago. Should do better in time. Last of nine on Chepstow debut; improvement needed but bred to handle AW.
12th	9 12th (9) (16/1 +36%) Summer Bay	16 16/1(+36%)	(9) Summer Bay 16/1, Foaled February 25. 20,000 gns yearling, 26,000 gns 2-y-o, New Bay filly. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart winner up to 1m Aljamaaheer. Wears hood. Watch for market clues. Nice pedigree and stable has a good record with 2yos first time; hood on; watch market.

LTO Selection:

James Tate is well represented here, saddling both Lightning Point, who shaped well on soft ground at Doncaster first time out, and newcomer Skilled Master. For all that, better value may lie with STARLUST, who caught the eye in a hot race at Lingfield on his debut when forced to race wider than ideal. That experience won't be lost on the Zoustar colt and he can continue the yard's productive streak, with Mbappe another worthy of respect.

LIGHTNING POINT showed promise when third at Doncaster on his debut last month, a race won by Karl Burke's smart prospect Elite Status, so he can build on that to open his account. Melisende has made the frame on all 3 of her starts so far and could be the main danger in first-time cheekpieces, with Starlust completing the shortlist.

Preference is for LIGHTNING POINT who finished a promising third behind the exciiting Elite Status on his Doncaster debut.

13:30 Chelmsford Maiden (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:45 Ripon Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (5/1 +9%) Sameem	5 5/1(+9%)	(2) Sameem 5/1, Course winner. 28/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at this course (9.8f, good to firm) 32 days ago. While since he last got his head in front but entitled to come on for that run and better expected in refitted cheekpieces. On much-reduced mark but last win was in 2019 and others are preferred.
2	4 2nd (4) (4/1 +0%) Valley Of Flowers	4 4/1(+0%)	(4) Valley Of Flowers 4/1, 5/1, good second of 9 in handicap at Beverley (12.1f, good to firm) 22 days ago, headway under pressure final 1f and keeping on. Likely player with a repeat from this mark. On her winning mark and she finished well to go close at Beverley last month; big player.
3	6 3rd (6) (10/1 +50%) Point Of Honour	10 10/1(+50%)	(6) Point Of Honour 10/1, Ninth of 11 in handicap (18/1) at Wolverhampton (12.2f). Off 8 months. First run for yard after leaving Phillip Makin and the betting may prove a useful guide here. Lost his way in final four runs last season; plenty to prove on return for new trainer.
4	1 4th (1) (5.5/1 +8%) Jamih	5.5 5.5/1(+8%)	(1) Jamih 5.5/1, Fourth in this race 12 months ago before registering pair of 12f victories on turf thereafter last summer. Ran up to form first 2 starts this campaign but does need to shrug off a lesser effort at Thirsk (12f) on latest start 17 days ago. Hard to predict and was beaten 15l at Thirsk last time; needs to bounce back near best.
5th	7 5th (7) (8/1 +0%) The Resdev Way	8 8/1(+0%)	(7) The Resdev Way 8/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Second of 6 in handicap at Wetherby (13f, good to firm, 11/1) 16 days ago, well positioned. Task now is to back that up. 12-time winner who got back on track with a good second at Wetherby latest; respected.
6th	3 6th (3) (4.5/1 +25%) Her Way	4.5 4.5/1(+25%)	(3) Her Way 4.5/1, Respectable fourth of 13 in handicap (14/1) at Thirsk (12f, good) 17 days ago, making effort earlier than ideal. Operating from a handy mark if building on that. Two wins in June 2021 but she's been generally disappointing since; others stronger.
7th	8 7th (8) (9/1 +25%) Top Attraction	9 9/1(+25%)	(8) Top Attraction 9/1, Temperamental sort. One win from 27 Flat runs. Fifth of 7 in handicap at Catterick (15.9f, good to firm, 16/1) 12 days ago. Down in trip. Visor back on. Not easy to predict and his sole win was in 2020; others are preferred.
8th	5 8th (5) (12/1 -100%) Good Impression	12 12/1(-100%)	(5) Good Impression 12/1, Flat winner who capitalised on reduced hurdles mark when adding to his tally in that sphere at Newton Abbot (16.7f) 15 days ago, kept up to work. Cheekpieces back on returned to the level. Won over hurdles last time and he's respected off a dangerous mark back on the Flat.
9th	9 9th (9) (12/1 -33%) Starlight Rose	12 12/1(-33%)	(9) Starlight Rose 12/1, Maiden. Visored for 1st time, respectable sixth of 11 in claimer at Gowran (9.4f, good to soft, 33/1) 30 days ago. Interesting if the market speaks in her favour back up in trip. 16-race maiden who has been beaten 9l or more in her last nine completed starts.

LTO Selection:

Valley Of Flowers was an encouraging runner-up at Beverley on her reappearance and is likely to prove popular here along with The Resdev Way, who only found one too good at Wetherby last time. The booking of Serena Brotherton catches the eye on Jamih, who is better than he showed at Thirsk last time in a race which signalled a return to form of HER WAY. The latter finished an encouraging fourth that day and could take some pegging back if adopting the same forcing tactics.

SAMEEM's losing run tempers enthusiasm but he's tumbled in the weights and, having shaped as if he'd come on a good deal for his comeback over shorter here 32 days ago, he could just be worth chancing with the cheekpieces refitted. Her Way hinted at a revival at Thirsk recently and along with Valley of Flowers, heads up the dangers.

Top of the list is VALLEY OF FLOWERS, who is on her winning mark and didn't get much luck when runner-up at Beverley last month.

13:45 Ripon Handicap (Class 6) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:05 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (2.5/1 +29%) The Defiant	2.5 2.5/1(+29%)	(3) The Defiant 2.5/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Respectable sixth of 14 in handicap at Epsom (6f, good to firm, 80/1) 19 days ago. Shortlisted. Ran well from out of the weights in last two starts on turf; respected off proper mark.
2	2 2nd (2) (6.5/1 -63%) Level Up	6.5 6.5/1(-63%)	(2) Level Up 6.5/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in April. Good second of 6 in handicap (11/1) at Windsor (5.1f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Merits serious consideration off an unchanged mark. Three wins on AW and beaten a neck on turf last time; respected off same mark.
3	7 3rd (7) (14/1 +0%) Miss Belladonna	14 14/1(+0%)	(7) Miss Belladonna 14/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Southwell in January. 6/1, sixth of 9 in handicap there 119 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Two of three wins have come over C&D and can go well fresh; should have race run to suit.
4	9 4th (9) (7.5/1 +53%) The Tron	7.5 7.5/1(+53%)	(9) The Tron 7.5/1, Latest win at Southwell in February. Creditable third of 13 in handicap (7/1) there (5f) 9 days ago. Not discounted. 3-37 with his wins coming on Tapeta; looks worth taking on at this level.
5th	8 5th (8) (10/1 -25%) Munificent	10 10/1(-25%)	(8) Munificent 10/1, Won 8-runner handicap at Yarmouth (5.2f, soft, 8/1) 58 days ago. Up 3 lb but still firmly in the picture. Won on turf last time, but is 0-10 on Polytrack; others make greater appeal.
6th	4 6th (4) (10/1 +0%) Sir Rodneyredblood	10 10/1(+0%)	(4) Sir Rodneyredblood 10/1, 4-time C&D winner. Latest win at Kempton in March. 7/1, last of 7 in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago, left poorly placed. Wouldn't dismiss. 12 wins on the AW including six here, but well below form the last twice.
7th	5 7th (5) (12/1 -41%) Mick's Spirit	12 12/1(-41%)	(5) Mick's Spirit 12/1, Latest win at Lingfield in January. Fair fourth of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW, 9/4) 16 days ago, slowly away. Considered. All four wins at Lingfield and back off last winning mark; 4l behind Libertus there latest.
8th	6 8th (6) (4/1 +56%) Tomshalfbrother	4 4/1(+56%)	(6) Tomshalfbrother 4/1, Course winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm, 13/2) 8 days ago, responding well. Carries 4 lb penalty but still well in the mix. Won narrrowly at Yarmouth last time and well drawn, but a turning 5f may not be ideal.
1	1 \|U\| (1) (8/1 -113%) Libertus	8 8/1(-113%)	(1) Libertus 8/1, 11/2, good second of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 16 days ago, running on. Can give a good account. Beaten a head by a subsequent winner last time, but up 4lb and drawn widest.

LTO Selection:

Tomshalfbrother and Munificent both bring Yarmouth-winning form into this race but preference is for LEVEL UP, who advertised his present well-being by only narrowly failing to get up at Windsor last time out. David Evans' gelding is only 1lb higher than when scoring at Wolverhampton in April and this return to an artificial surface is likely to be appreciated. Libertus also went close at Lingfield last time and should again make his present felt.

LEVEL UP can race off the same mark as when a good Windsor second last week so is taken to emerge on top at the chief expense of Sir Rodneyredblood, who didn't enjoy the rub of the green over C&D last time and is weighted to have a say. Libertus must also enter calculations in a competitive sprint.

Preference is for THE DEFIANT (nap) who ran really well from a long way out of the weights in warm handicaps on turf the last twice.

14:05 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:15 Ripon Stakes (Class 5) 6f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (1/1 +64%) Barg	1 1/1(+64%)	(4) Barg 1/1, Promising type. Third of 14 in maiden (9/2) at Thirsk (6f, good) on debut 17 days ago, grabbing a place final 1f. Open to improvement and worth considering for all his future likely lies over further. Should come on a fair bit for his promising debut and is a likely player..
2	5 2nd (5) (8/1 +60%) Bay Of Australia	8 8/1(+60%)	(5) Bay Of Australia 8/1, Foaled February 28. €30,000 2-y-o, Inns of Court colt. Dam, French maiden (stayed 10.5f) out of smart 5f/6f (including at 2 yrs) winner Artistic Jewel. 30,000euros 2yo; first foal; dam unplaced 7f-1m4f (RPR 68); probably one to watch..
3	12 3rd (12) (16/1 -14%) Mr Irrelevant	16 16/1(-14%)	(12) Mr Irrelevant 16/1, Once-raced maiden. Ninth of 14 in minor event at Redcar (5f, good, 25/1) on debut 24 days ago, held up and never a threat. This ought to reveal more. Not devoid of promise on debut; no surprise to see improvement now upped in trip..
4	6 4th (6) (4/1 +20%) Catton Lady	4 4/1(+20%)	(6) Catton Lady 4/1, Time Test filly from a stable not known for debut winners but made winning start all the same in 9-runner Carlisle maiden (5f) 3 weeks ago, staying on to lead close home. That form only modest but she could well build on that here. 5f debut winner; step up in trip positive and should give a good account..
5th	16 5th (16) (33/1 +34%) Carnaby Princess	33 33/1(+34%)	(16) Carnaby Princess 33/1, Foaled April 8. 1,500 gns foal, National Defense filly. Half-sister to useful 2-y-o 5f winner Rogue Spirit. Likely best watched on debut. 1,500gns foal; second foal; half-sister to 5f 2yo winner Rogue Spirit; looks one to watch..
6th	15 6th (15) (6/1 -20%) Swiftly	6 6/1(-20%)	(15) Swiftly 6/1, Foaled March 30. 30,000 gns yearling, Tasleet filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 2-y-o 6f/7f winner Prairie Falcon and 1m winner Falcon's Vision. Interesting newcomer. 30,000gns yearling; seventh foal; half-sister to four winners; handy draw; interesting..
7th	8 7th (8) (25/1 +0%) Due Consideration	25 25/1(+0%)	(8) Due Consideration 25/1, Foaled March 8. 21,000 gns yearling, Due Diligence gelding. Half-brother to 7f-9f winner Thinking About You and useful 1m winner Julia Augusta. Dam unraced. 21,000gns yearling; fourth foal; half-brother to two winners; one to watch on debut..
8th	13 8th (13) (25/1 +24%) Vince L'amour	25 25/1(+24%)	(13) Vince L'amour 25/1, Foaled January 19. €36,000 foal, £23,000 yearling, Invincible Army colt. Dam 7f winner. Market should guide on debut. 36,000euros foal, £23,000 yearling; first foal; dam 7f winner (RPR 75); check market..
9th	11 9th (11) (66/1 -32%) Master Eli	66 66/1(-32%)	(11) Master Eli 66/1, Once-raced maiden. Twelfth of 14 in maiden at Thirsk (6f, good, 28/1) on debut 17 days ago, showing only greenness. 28-1 when never a threat and well beaten on debut at Thirsk (6f, good to firm); watch..
10th	7 10th (7) (28/1 -100%) Crack The Kode	28 28/1(-100%)	(7) Crack The Kode 28/1, Twice-raced maiden. 13/2, seventh of 8 in maiden at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) 22 days ago, weakening over 1f out. Nurseries may prove more his bag moving forward. Couldn't improve on some debut promise at Hamilton latest; bit to prove..
11th	9 11th (9) (33/1 -106%) Forever Eighteen	33 33/1(-106%)	(9) Forever Eighteen 33/1, Foaled April 13. £20,000 2-y-o, Mehmas colt. Dam maiden half-sister to smart winner up to 7f The Right Man, won Al Quoz Sprint. Yard's newcomers usually better for a run. 22,000gns yearling, £20,000 2yo; sixth foal; dam placed 7f 2yo AW/1m1f turf; watch..
12th	10 12th (10) (33/1 +34%) Ifonlytheycudtalk	33 33/1(+34%)	(10) Ifonlytheycudtalk 33/1, Twice-raced maiden. Ninth of 14 in maiden at Thirsk (6f, good, 80/1) 17 days ago, losing place 2f out. Can only be watched. Moderate form in starts at Doncaster (5f, good) and Thirsk (6f, good to firm); watch..
13th	3 13th (3) (50/1 -25%) Arran Bay	50 50/1(-25%)	(3) Arran Bay 50/1, Once-raced maiden. 25/1, ninth of 10 in minor event at Lingfield (6f, AW) on debut 16 days ago, weakening under 2f out. Needs to leave that in his wake if he's to feature. Raced freely and beat just one home on debut; can come on for that experience..

LTO Selection:

All three previous winners, East Bank, Professor Tickle and Catton Lady have plenty to recommend them, but the unpenalised BARG may prove too good on this occasion in receipt of weight. Karl Burke's colt, whose price more than doubled from foal to yearling, shaped like a sure-fire future winner when a keeping on third of 14 on his recent debut over this trip at Thirsk and he can put that experience to good use.

BARG showed definite signs of promise when keeping on for third on debut in a Thirsk maiden (6f) 17 days ago and with progress anticipated, he could be worth chancing to come out on top. Professor Tickle and East Bank are others to consider, with Swiftly a newcomer to note.

The Karl Burke-trained colt BARG made a promising start at Thirsk and is taken to build on that and score.

14:15 Ripon Stakes (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:30 Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 5f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (100/1 +0%) Baheer	100 100/1(+0%)	(2) Baheer 100/1, Mehmas gelding who made an encouraging start amidst signs of inexperience when runner-up to 150/1-shot Zoulu Chief in Newbury maiden (6f, good) last month. Significant step forward required. Second on 6f Newbury debut; went off 5-4, so well regarded, but big improvement is needed.
1	16 1st (16) (150/1 -50%) Valiant Force	150 150/1(-50%)	(16) Valiant Force 150/1, Made an encouraging start to career when runner-up to His Majesty on debut but not quite in the same form when 5 lengths fifth of 6 to Givemethebeatboys in Marble Hill Stakes at the Curragh (6f, good) 26 days ago. Others look stronger and Kevin Stott prefers Thunder Blue. Has shown promise behind His Majesty (twice) and Noche Magica at the Curragh this spring.
2	7 2nd (7) (66/1 -164%) Malc	66 66/1(-164%)	(7) Malc 66/1, Calyx colt who cost plenty and justified support first time up in 5-runner novice at Carlisle (5f, good) last month, leading final 1f and well on top finish. Will need to take a big jump forward but yard have taken the last couple of renewals with outsiders. Stylish winner on 5f Carlisle debut in May and his yard has strong recent record in this.
3	4 3rd (4) (1.75/1 -27%) Elite Status	1.75 1.75/1(-27%)	(4) Elite Status 1.75/1, Sales prices increased markedly from foal to yearling stage and justified short odds in the mud at Doncaster on debut. Took record to 2-2 in devastating fashion in listed National Stakes at Sandown (5f, good to firm) 4 weeks ago and looks sure to take all the beating. Very much the one to beat here after his striking 5l National Stakes win at Sandown.
4	6 4th (6) (5.5/1 +39%) His Majesty	5.5 5.5/1(+39%)	(6) His Majesty 5.5/1, Got the hang of things late to land 5-runner listed race at the Curragh (5f, soft) on debut and shaped similarly when neck third of 6 to Givemethebeatboys in Marble Hill Stakes there next time. Back down to the minimum trip and Aidan O'Brien's sole representative is capable of better still. Closely matched with Noche Magica on latest 6f form but may not benefit from return to 5f.
5th	14 5th (14) (20/1 +20%) Thunder Blue	20 20/1(+20%)	(14) Thunder Blue 20/1, Blue Point colt who confirmed the significant promise of his debut when scoring in fine style in a Goodwood novice (6f, good to firm) 11 days ago, that effort supported by a sharp timefigure. Open to further improvement. Smooth winner over 6f at Goodwood recently; should be fine at 5f; more to come from him.
6th	3 6th (3) (14/1 +22%) Devious	14 14/1(+22%)	(3) Devious 14/1, Starspangledbanner colt who looked a good prospect when taking 9-runner maiden at Naas (5f, good) on debut early last month, quickening to lead over 1f out and just kept up to work. Should have more to offer. Comfortable winner of 5f Naas debut; looks at least useful.
7th	11 7th (11) (33/1 +0%) Reveiller	33 33/1(+0%)	(11) Reveiller 33/1, Soldier's Call colt who became the sixth from his stable to make a winning debut in Salisbury novice (5f, good to firm) 26 days ago, largely knowing his job for all there were hints of greenness when pressure was first applied. Big step forward needed. 3l winner on 5f Salisbury debut; more to come but that form needs improving upon.
8th	8 8th (8) (25/1 -14%) Mon Na Slieve	25 25/1(-14%)	(8) Mon Na Slieve 25/1, Exceed And Excel colt who clearly caught the eye at the Breeze-Ups and knew exactly what was required to make a winning debut in 7-runner novice at York (5f, firm, 17/2) just over 5 weeks ago. Will improve. Showed bright speed to win on 5f York debut five weeks ago; capable of better.
9th	10 9th (10) (6.5/1 +7%) No Nay Mets	6.5 6.5/1(+7%)	(10) No Nay Mets 6.5/1, No Nay Never (who won this in 2013) colt who made a winning debut in 10-runner non-graded event at Gulfstream (5f, firm) just under 6 weeks ago, making all and drawing clear in straight. Sure to be popular with the services of Frankie Dettori enlisted and he will progress. Won 5f Gulfstream conditions race on debut; sold for £800,000 on Monday.
10th	13 10th (13) (22/1 +12%) The Fixer	22 22/1(+12%)	(13) The Fixer 22/1, Useful performer who bolted up on second start at Saint-Cloud in April and having had an excuse next time, got back to winning ways in cheekpieces in a listed race at Chantilly (5f, good to firm) earlier this month, travelling strongly up with pace. Will need to progress again. Listed win over 5f in France last time still leaves him with something to find.
11th	15 11th (15) (66/1 +0%) Toca Madera	66 66/1(+0%)	(15) Toca Madera 66/1, Confirmed debut promise when scoring decisively in a Bath novice (5.7f, firm) 13 days ago, despite not necessarily doing things in an efficient manner. Remains with potential but unlikely he will be good enough to feature in this company. Recent Bath novice winner; plenty to find but yard has tasted success in this before.
12th	12 12th (12) (200/1 +0%) Shayekh	200 200/1(+0%)	(12) Shayekh 200/1, First past the post but subsequently demoted on debut and he didn't look entirely straightforward again when second at Wetherby next time. Out of his depth in listed National Stakes at Sandown (5f, good to firm) 4 weeks ago so easy to look elsewhere. Cheekpieces applied. No match for Elite Status at Sandown; first-time cheekpieces need to make a big difference.
13th	1 13th (1) (4/1 +27%) American Rascal	4 4/1(+27%)	(1) American Rascal 4/1, Boasts a cracking pedigree (dam Lady Aurelia won Queen Mary and Prix Morny at 2 yrs) and was fully clued up as he made a most taking debut in 9-runner maiden at Keeneland (4.5f) in April, storming clear by 10¼ lengths. Tongue tie added to the blinkers and he's a major player. Out of Lady Aurelia and easy winner on debut; player for yard with winning form in this.
14th	9 14th (9) (8.5/1 +6%) Noche Magica	8.5 8.5/1(+6%)	(9) Noche Magica 8.5/1, Looked potentially smart when making a winning start in 6-runner maiden at Cork (5f, heavy) in April and denied on the nod after cruising to the front 1f out in Marble Hill Stakes at the Curragh (6f, good) 26 days ago. Worth his place in this. Travelled strongly when close 2nd in 6f Curragh Group 3 latest; return to 5f is good move.

LTO Selection:

Richard Fahey has won the last two renewals of this contest, so his sole contender Malc surely warrants a market check. His price increased from 34,000 guineas as a yearling to 140,000 guineas as a two-year-old, but DEVIOUS can get the better of him here. He kept on well to score on his racecourse debut at Naas last month and left a strong impression that he has a good deal more to give. His dam is a half-sister to the exceptional 1000 Guineas winner Attraction, and the fact he holds an entry for the Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh in August must suggest he is showing plenty of encouragement at home. American Rascal adds strong international flavour to an engrossing line-up, while the unbeaten Elite Status is another to consider.

ELITE STATUS looked potentially out of the top drawer when bolting up in the National Stakes at Sandown and, with further progress surely in the pipeline, Karl Burke's colt is fancied to remain unbeaten. Wesley Ward has won this race twice in the last decade and his American Rascal looks an obvious danger having scored by double-digits at Keeneland on debut. Noche Magica and His Majesty met last month and are another couple to look out for.

Easy National Stakes winner ELITE STATUS has already achieved an RPR which would have been good enough in eight of the last ten years.

14:30 Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Chelmsford Maiden (Class 5) 10f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (4/1 +33%) Paradise Row	4 4/1(+33%)	(11) Paradise Row 4/1, Twice-raced filly. 3/1, second of 5 in maiden at Redcar (8f, good to soft) 31 days ago, no match for winner. This stiffer test promises to suit and she's one to consider. Ability in her first two starts and should be suited by longer trip; each-way claims.
2	1 2nd (1) (28/1 +44%) Eloped	28 28/1(+44%)	(1) Eloped 28/1, Twice-raced filly. Tenth of 12 in maiden (50/1) at Chepstow (10f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Probably more one for handicaps in due course. Well beaten in her first two starts; handicaps an option after this.
3	7 3rd (7) (10/1 +0%) Third Batch	10 10/1(+0%)	(7) Third Batch 10/1, Fair filly. Remains a maiden after 9 Flat runs. Hooded for 1st time cheekpieces on for 1st time, good third of 13 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 50/1) 10 days ago. Looks vulnerable. Regularly in the frame, but now 0-9 and vulnerable to an improver.
4	10 4th (10) (12/1 -50%) Oh So Grand	12 12/1(-50%)	(10) Oh So Grand 12/1, Postponed filly. Half-sister to several winners, including very smart winner up to 1½m Hibaayeb and useful 1½m/12.4f winner Halifax. Dam 7f/1m winner. Likely-looking type and the market should be instructive. Enough to like on pedigree and market support would be significant.
5th	5 5th (5) (3.6/1 -31%) Pourquoi	3.6 3.6/1(-31%)	(5) Pourquoi 3.6/1, Promising sort. Hooded, second of 7 in minor event (16/1) at Windsor (10f, heavy) on debut 38 days ago, running on. Likely to improve with that experience to draw upon. Beaten half a length on last month's Windsor debut; major player.
6th	9 6th (9) (28/1 -100%) I Am Legend	28 28/1(-100%)	(9) I Am Legend 28/1, £55,000 yearling, Barocci filly. Half-sister to 2 winners abroad by Reliable Man. Interesting to see which way she goes in the betting. Market should be informative on debut.
7th	6 7th (6) (14/1 +13%) Style Of Life	14 14/1(+13%)	(6) Style Of Life 14/1, Once-raced filly. Sixth of 10 in maiden at Brighton (7f, good to soft, 33/1) on sole 2-y-o start. Likely to benefit from this step up in trip and appeals as the type to make her mark in handicaps later on. Held on last October's Brighton debut, but bred to do better; watch market.
8th	3 8th (3) (2/1 +20%) Huda Star	2 2/1(+20%)	(3) Huda Star 2/1, Promising type. Fourth of 7 in minor event (9/2) at Lingfield (10f, AW) on debut 65 days ago, running on. May well do better and she's high on the shortlist. Showed ability when fourth on Lingfield debut and form has worked out well; in the mix.
9th	2 9th (2) (8.5/1 -21%) Hill Filly	8.5 8.5/1(-21%)	(2) Hill Filly 8.5/1, Twice-raced filly. Third of 8 in minor event at Lingfield (9f, good to firm, 7/2) 23 days ago. Remains open to improvement and she could have a part to play. Seemed to improve when third on her Lingfield return, but needs to step up again.
10th	4 10th (4) (18/1 +55%) Portraitist	18 18/1(+55%)	(4) Portraitist 18/1, Twice-raced filly. 125/1, fifth of 6 in minor event at Haydock (11.6f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Sizeable step forward needed. Well beaten in both starts on turf; impossible to fancy.
11th	8 11th (8) (200/1 -203%) Arlecchino's Star	200 200/1(-203%)	(8) Arlecchino's Star 200/1, Remains a maiden after 11 Flat runs. Tenth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 80/1) 16 days ago. Significantly back up in trip and now tried in a hood. Unplaced all 11 starts and has an official mark of just 40; hood on.

LTO Selection:

Pourquoi is likely to prove popular after going close over this trip at Windsor first time out. Similar comments apply to Huda Star, who shaped encouragingly when finishing fourth behind at couple of subsequent winners at Lingfield on her debut in April. For all that, preference is for PARADISE ROW, who has been crying out for this sort of trip on the evidence of two runs at Wolverhampton and Redcar.

Preference is for HUDA STAR, who shaped well on debut at Lingfield, despite looking green, and she will be more street-wise this time. Pourquoi also made a positive start to her career in a Windsor novice and is next on the list ahead of Paradise Row. Hill Filly and Style of Life should both do better in time and newcomer Oh So Grand needs a close look in the betting.

Huda Star and POURQUOI made their respective debuts in races won by the same horse. The latter finished the closer of the pair.

14:40 Chelmsford Maiden (Class 5) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:50 Ripon Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (2.5/1 -33%) Indian Sounds	2.5 2.5/1(-33%)	(5) Indian Sounds 2.5/1, 11/4, improved on recent efforts to win 6-runner handicap at Pontefract (5f, good to firm) 10 days ago, well on top finish. Can race off a 1 lb lower mark here (due to go up 7 lb) so he's a big player. Escapes a penalty for his Pontefract win and has strong claims if he can repeat that form.
2	9 2nd (9) (14/1 -65%) Round The Island	14 14/1(-65%)	(9) Round The Island 14/1, C&D winner. Respectable 4¼ lengths fifth of 11 to Hurstwood in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 10/1) 21 days ago. Blinkers back on. Unreliable sort. Handy mark but showed little sign of exploiting that here latest; more needed..
3	6 3rd (6) (4.5/1 +0%) Hurstwood	4.5 4.5/1(+0%)	(6) Hurstwood 4.5/1, Gained his third C&D win in 11-runner handicap 21 days ago. Also took this event in 2021 so he's very much one to consider. Triple C&D winner, including this race in 2021; this is tougher but he is not ruled out..
4	7 4th (7) (8.5/1 +39%) John Kirkup	8.5 8.5/1(+39%)	(7) John Kirkup 8.5/1, 11/1, creditable ¾-length third of 10 to Lezardrieux in handicap at Catterick (6f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. Not the force he once was but showed at Catterick latest that he can still be competitive..
5th	8 5th (8) (11/1 +56%) Mumcat	11 11/1(+56%)	(8) Mumcat 11/1, Only 13th of 15 to Claim The Stars in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good, 12/1) 13 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Twenty runs since sole win in 2022. One to note. 7f AW winner; 0-4 on turf; needs a lot of improvement on her latest effort to be involved..
6th	3 6th (3) (4.5/1 +44%) Claim The Stars	4.5 4.5/1(+44%)	(3) Claim The Stars 4.5/1, 12/1, won 15-runner handicap at Thirsk (6f, good) 13 days ago, suited by way race developed. Not taken lightly despite a 7 lb rise. Up 7lb for Thirsk win that but if he is able to produce a similar effort, he has claims..
7th	2 7th (2) (6/1 +0%) Woodlands Charm	6 6/1(+0%)	(2) Woodlands Charm 6/1, C&D winner. Good second of 7 in handicap at Catterick (6f, good to firm, 25/1) 12 days ago. In the picture once more. Put some lesser efforts behind her when second at Catterick; up 1lb but not ruled out..
8th	1 8th (1) (8.5/1 +23%) Lezardrieux	8.5 8.5/1(+23%)	(1) Lezardrieux 8.5/1, Latest win at Catterick in May. Below-par fourth of 7 in handicap (15/2) at Catterick (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago so needs to bounce back. 2lb higher than when winning on penultimate start; below par latest but not ruled out..
9th	10 9th (10) (33/1 -136%) Point Of Woods	33 33/1(-136%)	(10) Point Of Woods 33/1, C&D winner. Only ninth of 11 to Hurstwood in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 18/1) 21 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Multiple winner including C&D; can't be recommended based on his three runs this year..

LTO Selection:

Hurstwood probably ran better than ever when notching a third C&D success last time out but a 7lb rise might just prove too much to overcome, given that Indian Sounds goes unpenalised for a decisive success in an apprentices' event at Pontefract last week, albeit over 5f. Claim The Stars also brings winning form to the table but any value may lie with the well-handicapped C&D winner WOODLANDS CHARM, who bounced back to form when a runner-up at Catterick recently.

A number of these arrive in good form but INDIAN SOUNDS is able to race off a 1 lb lower mark than for his emphatic Pontefract success so gets the nod. Hurstwood is a former winner of this race and is feared most, with Woodlands Charm another C&D scorer who can have a say.

A competitive race in which the vote goes to INDIAN SOUNDS, who won going away at Pontefract last time and escapes a penalty.

14:50 Ripon Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:05 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 12f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (18/1 +28%) Desert Hero	18 18/1(+28%)	(5) Desert Hero 18/1, Plenty of promise at 2, finishing third in Sandown Group 3 in between 2 novice wins. Shaped as if he possibly just needed the run when 2¾ lengths eighth of 14 to Bertinelli in London Gold Cup on 1¼m Newbury reappearance. Remains capable of better and 1½m should be within range. Drawn wide. Made most when eight of 14 in London Gold Cup, beaten only 3l; looks bred more for 1m4f.
2	11 2nd (11) (7/1 +13%) Valiant King	7 7/1(+13%)	(11) Valiant King 7/1, Improved when narrowly denied in 1¼m Leopardstown handicap on reappearance and readily landed short odds in maiden company at Navan 6 weeks later. Steps up to 1½m now. Has the potential for better again. Staying on strongly at 1m2f; into a hot race but he's a striking candidate for 1m4f.
3	1 3rd (1) (6/1 +20%) Bertinelli	6 6/1(+20%)	(1) Bertinelli 6/1, AW maiden winner last November and has taken his form up another notch back on turf this year, recording a smart effort to win London Gold Cup at Newbury (1¼m, good to firm) last month. Group-class performance needed under clear top weight but no surprise were he up to the task. Will stay 1½m. His 1m2f London Gold Cup win came in a bunched finish but 1m4f is calling loudly.
4	18 4th (18) (22/1 -10%) Cloudbreaker	22 22/1(-10%)	(18) Cloudbreaker 22/1, 7f novice winner last summer and has advanced her form in defeat this year, finishing good 2½ lengths fourth in 1¼m Newbury listed race 33 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time now stepping up in trip. Her trainer is no stranger to handicap success at this meeting. Due to go up another 4lb after Listed 4th; tries new trip (sire gives hope) and headgear.
5th	6 5th (6) (4/1 +53%) Perfuse	4 4/1(+53%)	(6) Perfuse 4/1, Second on debut and has looked very useful when winning both starts since, firstly on soft ground at Nottingham. Proved himself on a firmer surface and over 1½m at Doncaster since and there's surely more to come from him. Won novice races at Nottingham (1m2f, heavy) and Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm); promising.
6th	3 6th (3) (6/1 -9%) Tagabawa	6 6/1(-9%)	(3) Tagabawa 6/1, Won on Wolverhampton debut in November. Only third at Kempton (1m) the following month but a different proposition when stepped up to 1½m for his handicap debut there in April, scoring by 4 lengths. Respected for last year's winning stable. Late foal with smart pedigree; lots of potential after scooting clear at Kempton (1m4f AW).
7th	15 7th (15) (16/1 +0%) Land Legend	16 16/1(+0%)	(15) Land Legend 16/1, Off the mark in good style upped to 1¼m for his handicap debut at Newcastle in March. Went up 11 lb for that and improved a good chunk again when second in 1½m handicap at York's Dante meeting 5 weeks ago. Likely more to come and one of 2 solid contenders for his owner/trainer. Second of 11 from off the pace at York (1m4f, good), continuing his steady improvement.
8th	7 8th (7) (8.5/1 -6%) Wonder Legend	8.5 8.5/1(-6%)	(7) Wonder Legend 8.5/1, Promising individual who built on his AW maiden success when scoring easily on his 1¼m handicap debut at Doncaster (heavy) in April. Looks like he's been saved for this since by yard which saddled the very smart Deauville Legend to finish a close second in this race in these colours last year. Up 13lb since 1m2f handicap win at Doncaster (soft) but he looked an exciting prospect.
9th	10 9th (10) (7.5/1 -25%) Burglar	7.5 7.5/1(-25%)	(10) Burglar 7.5/1, A typically progressive type from his yard. Didn't look all out when taking career record to 2-3 in 1¼m Redcar handicap 23 days ago and there's more to come with this longer trip promising to suit. 2-3 in novices; bred to stay; this opening mark should be manageable at some stage soon.
10th	16 10th (16) (33/1 -18%) Inquiring Minds	33 33/1(-18%)	(16) Inquiring Minds 33/1, Not up to the Lingfield Derby Trial on the back of a Newcastle AW debut success at the start of May but he was quickly back on track when 2 lengths second to the reopposing Perfuse in a 1½m Doncaster novice 3 weeks ago. Receives 5 lb from that one this time. Likely capable of better. Has a 5lb pull for 2l defeat by Perfuse and should still be capable of better.
11th	9 11th (9) (66/1 +0%) Crackovia	66 66/1(+0%)	(9) Crackovia 66/1, Fairly useful juvenile who scored twice around 1m last summer. Creditable fourth in listed/Group 3 events over 1¼m this year but might be vulnerable to less-exposed types here. Not totally discredited at 1m2f in Listed race or Group 3 but needs much better than that.
12th	20 12th (20) (50/1 -100%) Greysful Storm	50 50/1(-100%)	(20) Greysful Storm 50/1, Much improved to win easily on handicap debut in a 17-runner race at Newbury (1¼m, good) 34 days ago, suited by increase in trip. Will need to find another slab of improvement if she's to follow up here from 15 lb higher. RESERVE. 25-1, upped to 1m2f for handicap debut at Newbury (good) and won easily despite 16 rivals.
13th	4 13th (4) (16/1 +27%) Struth	16 16/1(+27%)	(4) Struth 16/1, Posted a career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Chester (1½m, heavy, 7/1) in May. Improved again when stepped up to 14.5f at Doncaster since, finishing second in a competitive 3-y-o event. Yard no stranger to success in this. Up another 4lb but finished clear of the third last time (14.5f) and is on the upgrade.
14th	14 14th (14) (100/1 -100%) Lieber Power	100 100/1(-100%)	(14) Lieber Power 100/1, AW novice winner at Kempton (7f) last year. Respectable sixth of 7 in a 1m conditions event there on his reappearance but down the field in the London Gold Cup at Newbury (1¼m, good to firm) since. Up in trip. Others are more obvious. 2023 runs suggest limitations; may well stay; tongue-tie and cheekpieces are enlisted.
15th	19 15th (19) (50/1 -52%) Double March	50 50/1(-52%)	(19) Double March 50/1, Off the mark at Southwell last October and added to her tally in 1¼m course handicap last month. This a good deal tougher than that 0-80 but she was only kept up to her work to prevail and there may be more to come. Won comfortably here (1m2f, soft) last time but she's not as stoutly bred as some.
16th	13 16th (13) (66/1 -32%) Duke Of Oxford	66 66/1(-32%)	(13) Duke Of Oxford 66/1, Winner of 2 AW novices this spring, looking very useful when scoring by a wide margin over this trip at Wolverhampton in April. Didn't cope with very testing ground in the Chester Vase last month but retains potential now handicapping. Impressively at 1m4f for second AW win; 16-1, showed little in Chester Vase (1m4f, soft).
17th	12 17th (12) (40/1 +0%) Mr Mistoffelees	40 40/1(+0%)	(12) Mr Mistoffelees 40/1, Siyouni colt who progressed nicely last year, culminating with 1m Kempton novice win in December. Has advanced his form in defeat this term, finishing a good 2½ lengths seventh of 14 to Bertinelli in London Gold Cup at Newbury (1¼m, good to firm) last time. Claims are less obvious than most but, after London Gold Cup, he needs a second look.
18th	17 18th (17) (40/1 +20%) Sisyphus Strength	40 40/1(+20%)	(17) Sisyphus Strength 40/1, Reportedly lost her action when pulled up in heavy-ground Cheshire Oaks on her reappearance. Showed she was none the worse when a creditable fifth of 11 in Goodwood listed 16 days later but it's hard to argue her opening handicap mark looks generous. Returned to form in Listed race at Goodwood (1m2f) but needs to resume her 2yo improvement.
19th	8 19th (8) (7/1 +7%) Davideo	7 7/1(+7%)	(8) Davideo 7/1, Bred to be useful and has improved with each start, winning very nicely in maiden company at Newmarket (1¼m, good) on his reappearance 5 weeks ago. One to consider for a yard which has won this race in recent years. Made all in maiden at Newmarket (1m2f, good) and 1m4f looks sure to suit.

LTO Selection:

Bertinelli needed every yard of the mile and a quarter to lift the London Gold Cup so should be even better at this distance, although he does have to concede weight to some unexposed sorts. One who fits that bill is TAGABAWA, who saw off a couple of subsequent winners with ease at Kempton. The form of Wonder Legend's Doncaster triumph has also worked out, while an initial mark of 94 isn't exactly lenient for Perfuse but he looked smart when accounting for Inquiring Minds on Town Moor. Burglar put a costly Kempton defeat behind him at Redcar and is just one more to enter the equation.

Stacks of potential improvers in what is invariably one of the hottest handicaps of the season. WONDER LEGEND gets the nod to gain some compensation for the narrow defeat of the same connections' Deauville Legend in this race last year but there are any number of possible dangers, headed by London Gold Cup winner Bertinelli, who promises to relish the step up to 1½m. Perfuse, Burglar and Davideo also make the shortlist.

The pick may well be VALIANT KING, who looks open to big improvement over the new trip given the way he's been finishing his 1m2f races.

15:05 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:15 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (1.2/1 +4%) Madame Fenella	1.2 1.2/1(+4%)	(3) Madame Fenella 1.2/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 11/1, good second of 7 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 8 days ago, missing break. Holds good claims of ending losing stretch off the same mark. Good second back on Polytrack at Kempton last week and she's on same mark here; big player.
2	1 2nd (1) (3/1 -9%) Profit Given	3 3/1(-9%)	(1) Profit Given 3/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tenth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 33/1) 15 days ago. This is a lot easier. Her best effort came at this track and she could kick on again on this drop back to 6f.
3	4 3rd (4) (10/1 +0%) Delagate The Lady	10 10/1(+0%)	(4) Delagate The Lady 10/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Yarmouth in April. Last of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 8/1) 17 days ago so needs to get back on track. Won at Yarmouth in April but has been disappointing in both runs (5.7f/7f) since.
4	2 4th (2) (2.5/1 +0%) Kodias Sangarius	2.5 2.5/1(+0%)	(2) Kodias Sangarius 2.5/1, Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap (22/1) at this course (7f) 14 days ago, merely closing up late. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Could be worth another chance. Dual AW winner but she needs to rediscover her spark back at this trip.

LTO Selection:

MADAME FENELLA improved for the return to the all-weather when beaten a length into second at Kempton last week and, off the same mark here, she can go one better. Delagate The Lady has been poor since winning at Yarmouth in April, but she goes well at this venue and could easily bounce back. Kodias Sangarius has dropped to a handy figure, while Profit Given is surely better than she showed on her handicap debut at Kempton.

Only four runners and MADAME FENELLA looks to have been found an excellent opportunity to get back to winning ways on the back of her good Kempton second. Profit Given might be the danger.

Derek Shaw's MADAME FENELLA chased home a rival who made all at Kempton last week and has strong claims if she can repeat that form.

15:15 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:25 Ripon Handicap (Class 2) 6f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (9/1 +18%) Justanotherbottle	9 9/1(+18%)	(5) Justanotherbottle 9/1, Three-time C&D winner, including this race 12 months ago. Yet to find his best form this year (behind It Just Takes Time and Twelfth Night over C&D latest) but he is well treated if staging a revival.
2	3 2nd (3) (4/1 +47%) Strike Red	4 4/1(+47%)	(3) Strike Red 4/1, 20/1, raced closer to the pace than ideal when seventh of 14 in handicap at Epsom (6f, good to firm) 19 days ago. Enters calculations.
3	6 3rd (6) (3.2/1 +20%) Twelfth Knight	3.2 3.2/1(+20%)	(6) Twelfth Knight 3.2/1, Pair of wins this spring, the latter over C&D. Only just denied another win when collared late on by It Just Takes Time here 15 days ago. Another bold show likely.
4	1 4th (1) (11/1 -22%) Open Mind	11 11/1(-22%)	(1) Open Mind 11/1, Did well in Dubai at the start of the year but disappointed back in Britain at York last month. Bounce back needed.
5th	8 5th (8) (5/1 +9%) Bay Breeze	5 5/1(+9%)	(8) Bay Breeze 5/1, C&D winner in April and went in again at Thirsk last month. Good length third of 8 to It Just Takes Time and Twelfth Knight back here 15 days ago, keeping on well.
6th	4 6th (4) (2.25/1 +18%) It Just Takes Time	2.25 2.25/1(+18%)	(4) It Just Takes Time 2.25/1, Nine wins from 30 Flat runs, gaining his latest success when edging out the reopposing Twelfth Knight over C&D 15 days ago. Likely to go well again.

LTO Selection:

Hyperfocus struck in the Silver Sprint at this track last time and he is likely to be bang there once more, as he only goes off a 2lb higher rating. However, he could play second fiddle to IT JUST TAKES TIME, who had Twelfth Knight (second) behind last time over C&D in a class 3 event. The five-year-old is fancied to make it three out of his last four for the Mark Walford yard. Significantly is of interest wearing first-time cheekpieces.

TWELFTH KNIGHT and It Just Takes Time are closely matched on recent C&D form, with the former taken to get the better of the argument this time from his handy rail draw. This looks slightly easier than the races Strike Red has contested so far this season and he should also be in the mix.

Pipped at the post 15 days ago, TWELFTH KNIGHT can gain his revenge on It Just Takes Time.

15:25 Ripon Handicap (Class 2) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:40 Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 12f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	19 1st (19) (6.5/1 +46%) Warm Heart	6.5 6.5/1(+46%)	(19) Warm Heart 6.5/1, Galileo filly who is improving at a rate of knots, off the mark at the third attempt in a Leopardstown maiden (10f) in May and proving fully effective on a sounder surface when defeating Bluestocking by a head in Newbury listed contest 33 days ago. Will stay 1½m and respected up further in class. 1m2f Listed winner at Newbury and could continue to progress for top Irish trainer.
2	10 2nd (10) (14/1 +58%) Lumiere Rock	14 14/1(+58%)	(10) Lumiere Rock 14/1, Saxon Warrior filly who built on exploits in maidens when landing a Curragh Group 3 on final start as a 2-y-o. Stepped up on reappearance effort when keeping on for second in Naas Group 3 (10f) and this longer trip may bring about further progress. Kept on well for 1m2f Group 3 second latest; she's an each-way possible now up to 1m4f.
3	2 3rd (2) (4.5/1 +25%) Bluestocking	4.5 4.5/1(+25%)	(2) Bluestocking 4.5/1, Bred in the purple and overcame inexperience to make a striking winning debut in 1m Salisbury novice in September. Shaped well in coming from a disadvantageous position when second behind Warm Heart on return at Newbury (10f, listed) last month and of firm interest with prospect of more to come. 1m2f Listed runner-up on second start and open to further improvement now upped to 1m4f.
4	4 4th (4) (16/1 +43%) Crown Princesse	16 16/1(+43%)	(4) Crown Princesse 16/1, Improving daughter of Zarak who built on her maiden victory at Chantilly (9.5f) when landing a Saint Cloud Group 3 in April. Improved further when third in Group 1 Prix Saint-Alary, keeping on well. Well worth her place in this field with step up to 1½m worth exploring. Form of 1m2f Group 1 third has taken some knocks but this step up in trip may suit.
5th	16 5th (16) (66/1 +0%) Sea Of Roses	66 66/1(+0%)	(16) Sea Of Roses 66/1, Useful filly who returned to action with a good second in Group 3 at Saint Cloud. Never threatened on firmer ground in Musidora at York thereafter and again found wanting in the Oaks at Epsom 3 weeks ago. Likely set for another struggle in this company. Only fifth in the Musidora then well beaten in the Oaks; others are preferred.
6th	1 6th (1) (0.83/1 -34%) Al Asifah	0.83 0.83/1(-34%)	(1) Al Asifah 0.83/1, Frankel filly who ran out an easy winner on debut in a Haydock maiden (10f) in May and took the rise in class in her stride with an impressive success in listed company at Goodwood (9.9f) 11 days ago, hard held. Rates a most exciting prospect and big player upped to Group 2 level. Exciting Frankel filly who is 2-2; leading claims for yard with fine recent record in race.
7th	3 7th (3) (80/1 +47%) Climate Friendly	80 80/1(+47%)	(3) Climate Friendly 80/1, Modest form first 2 starts (7 months apart) and having seemed to excel herself when seventh in Oaks Trial at Lingfield (possibly flattered) she capitalised on drop in grade to land Newmarket novice (12f) later in May, leading close home. This a whole lot tougher, however. Off the mark in Newmarket novice last month but she's likely to struggle in this grade.
8th	8 8th (8) (50/1 +38%) Lmay	50 50/1(+38%)	(8) Lmay 50/1, Frankel filly out of an unraced half-sister to high-class 1¼m-14.5f (St Leger) winner Logician. Didn't need to improve when readily justifying cramped odds on third start in a Newbury maiden (12f) 15 days ago, well on top finish. Likely more to come but this rates a tough ask. Down pecking order on form but lightly raced and may take a big step forward at some point.
9th	6 9th (6) (100/1 -25%) Ghara	100 100/1(-25%)	(6) Ghara 100/1, Frankel filly who surpassed previous form when fourth in Oaks Trial at Lingfield in May. Didn't need to be at best when landing small-field Yarmouth maiden (11.5f) 3 weeks ago but yard look to hold much stronger claims with Al Asifah. Off mark at fourth attempt in Yarmouth maiden; improvement possible but very much needed.
10th	18 10th (18) (18/1 -13%) Village Voice	18 18/1(-13%)	(18) Village Voice 18/1, Winner on debut at Thurles (1m) last autumn and she improved when third in Leopardstown Group 3 on final start at 2 yrs. Continued theme of race-by-race progress when landing Navan listed event (10f) on return in April and remains with a good deal of potential. Respected. 1m2f Listed win on reappearance and her strong finish bodes well for 1m4f; respected.
11th	13 11th (13) (125/1 -56%) Perfect Prophet	125 125/1(-56%)	(13) Perfect Prophet 125/1, Fairly useful form at 2, winning an AW novice before 4½ lengths third of 8 to Polly Pott in May Hill Stakes at Doncaster (1m) on final start. Ran some way below best when eighth of 9 in Oaks Trial on return last month and much more needed back up at Group 2 level. Down the field in the Lingfield Oaks Trial; it's hard to be confident on the back of that.
12th	17 12th (17) (40/1 +39%) Understated	40 40/1(+39%)	(17) Understated 40/1, Built on promising AW debut over the winter when landing 5-runner Windsor novice (10f) in April and stepped up once more when second in Goodwood listed event (9.9f) 4 weeks ago, running on. Feasible to think she can do better again at this sort of trip but this rates much tougher. 1m2f Listed runner-up last time; could do with settling better & others have stronger form.
13th	12 13th (12) (40/1 -82%) Midnight Mile	40 40/1(-82%)	(12) Midnight Mile 40/1, Doncaster novice winner (6f) on debut and followed up in the Oh So Sharp in October. Acquitted herself well when fourth in Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies on final start and ran up to best when fourth in the Musidora on return, plugging on final 1f. May do better again up in trip. Fourth in the Musidora and this step up in trip could elicit some improvement.
14th	15 14th (15) (150/1 +0%) Rocha Do Leao	150 150/1(+0%)	(15) Rocha Do Leao 150/1, Footstepsinthesand filly who improved on debut form despite not being ideally placed when third in 5-runner maiden here (10f) 6 weeks ago. Remains with potential, including over this sort of trip, but this is a tough assignment. Showed ability in maidens in spring but not enough to suggest she'll make any impact here.
15th	14 15th (14) (80/1 -21%) Red Riding Hood	80 80/1(-21%)	(14) Red Riding Hood 80/1, AW maiden winner. Posted a useful effort when third in Group 3 Blue Wind at Naas (1¼m) last month but struggled to make an impact (raced wide) when last of 9 in the Oaks 3 weeks ago. Hood added to blinkers now. Close third in Group 3 last month but well beaten in the Oaks three weeks ago.
16th	5 16th (5) (28/1 +72%) Ferrari Queen	28 28/1(+72%)	(5) Ferrari Queen 28/1, Won first 2 starts as a juvenile but had her limitations exposed in pattern company in the second half of the season. Noted doing best work finish when third in Lingfield Oaks Trial (12f) 6 weeks ago but more on her plate back up at Group level. Form suggests she's vulnerable but stable's 3yos often worth a second look at this meeting.
17th	11 17th (11) (25/1 +0%) Maman Joon	25 25/1(+0%)	(11) Maman Joon 25/1, 400,000 gns Sea The Stars filly who made a promising start when second in a Newbury maiden (10f) in April. Inexperience still evident but shaped well when fourth in the Oaks at Epsom 3 weeks ago and she can improve again. About 10l fourth in the Oaks but that was just her second start; could have more to offer.

LTO Selection:

Al Asifah is likely to be a red-hot favourite for this prestigious contest, as she was only supplemented for the race last week on the back of her facile victory at Goodwood over 1m2f earlier this month. The daughter of Frankel romped home by six lengths in the Listed Agnes Keyser to maintain her unbeaten record and she is likely to have a big shout. However, a chance can be taken on INFINITE COSMOS, after she was beaten four and a half lengths into third by subsequent Oaks victor Soul Sister in the Musidora at York last time. The Sir Michael Stoute-trained filly kept on well and shaped as if the step up to this distance could unlock any amount of improvement. Warm Heart beat Bluestocking (second) by a head last time in the Haras De Bouquetot at Newbury and she would be foolish to dismiss for her powerful connections.

An impressive winner on debut at Haydock, AL ASIFAH looked special when producing a commanding display to follow up in listed company at Goodwood 11 days ago. A most exciting prospect, she's fancied to maintain her 100% record. Bluestocking and Warm Heart are closely matched on their Newbury form and head the dangers, along with Infinite Cosmos and Village Voice.

The Gosden-trained AL ASIFAH has superstar potential in view of her commanding Listed win at Goodwood 11 days ago and can make it 3-3.

15:40 Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:50 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 3) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (5/1 +55%) War In Heaven	5 5/1(+55%)	(3) War In Heaven 5/1, 4 wins from 7 runs this year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in February. Fair sixth of 9 in handicap (18/1) at Redcar (10f, good) 24 days ago. Needs considering. Completed a Wolverhampton four-timer earlier in year bu quiet lately; best watched for now.
2	6 2nd (6) (6/1 -9%) Arthur's Realm	6 6/1(-9%)	(6) Arthur's Realm 6/1, C&D winner. 20/1, took a step back in the right direction when fourth of 10 in handicap at this course (10f) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Big shout. 1lb lower than when winning over C&D in April of last year; cheekpieces on.
3	1 3rd (1) (4/1 +20%) Quantico	4 4/1(+20%)	(1) Quantico 4/1, Lightly-raced winner. C&D winner. Eighth of 9 in handicap (9/1) at Sandown (8f, good) 28 days ago. Enters calculations if shrugging off latest effort. Won twice and narrowly beaten once in three AW novices; won't be easy under top weight.
4	5 4th (5) (8/1 -100%) Shockwaves	8 8/1(-100%)	(5) Shockwaves 8/1, 1 win from 2 runs this year. Eighth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 4/1) 29 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. More is needed. Won easily on reappearance, but didn't stay 1m4f next time; should be happier back at 1m.
5th	2 5th (2) (8/1 -45%) Red Mirage	8 8/1(-45%)	(2) Red Mirage 8/1, Course winner. Five wins from 16 Flat runs. 15/2, tenth of 11 in handicap at Chester (7.6f, good) 26 days ago. Sort to bounce back. Four wins on Polytrack and back off last winning mark, but shorter trips may suit him best.
6th	4 6th (4) (4/1 +11%) Court Of Session	4 4/1(+11%)	(4) Court Of Session 4/1, C&D winner. 13/2, fifth of 6 in handicap at this course (10f) 63 days ago. Weighted to go well if back on song. 2-2 over C&D; a couple of performances since his latest win suggest he is feasibly treated.
7th	7 7th (7) (14/1 +13%) Wyvern	14 14/1(+13%)	(7) Wyvern 14/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 12 in handicap at Epsom (7f, good to firm, 40/1) 20 days ago, doing too much too soon. Tongue strap on 1st time. No forlorn hope. Shpuld appreciate the return to the AW and unexposed over this far; tongue-tie on.
8th	8 8th (8) (5/1 +9%) Zainalarab	5 5/1(+9%)	(8) Zainalarab 5/1, Fifth of 6 in handicap at Yarmouth (8f, good to firm, 7/1) 14 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Blinkers on 1st time. Not easy to make a case for. Moderate since completing a hat-trick last year, but bred to handle the AW; blinkers on.

LTO Selection:

Shockwaves was far too keen for his own good when upped to 1m4f at Kempton, and it was no surprise that he faded out of contention. He made all over this trip at Lingfield prior to that but could face competition for the lead from War In Heaven, which may set things up for RED MIRAGE. John Quinn's five-year-old didn't fire at Chester, but he ran well at the May meeting there before it and has a good all-weather record.

ARTHUR'S REALM hinted at a revival when fourth here last time and can bag a second C&D success off a 2 lb lower mark. Court of Session and War In Heaven appeal as the pick of the rest and can chase home Ed Dunlop's 5-y-o in that order.

The vote goes to COURT OF SESSION who is 2-2 over C&D. A couple of efforts since his latest win suggest he is still feasibly treated.

15:50 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 3) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:05 Ripon Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (6/1 +40%) Edwina Sheeran	6 6/1(+40%)	(4) Edwina Sheeran 6/1, Winner at Beverley in May. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Redcar (14f, good to soft, 13/2) 31 days ago. Won at Beverley before solid Redcar 4th later in May; one for the shortlist eased 1lb.
2	1 2nd (1) (0.83/1 -14%) Greek Giant	0.83 0.83/1(-14%)	(1) Greek Giant 0.83/1, Arrives on the back of recent classified event successes at Lingfield and Brighton, scoring by a whopping 21 lengths at the latter. Should make a bold bid for the hat-trick. On hat-trick after 1m4f wins at Lingfield/Brighton; hard to side against under a 6lb pen.
3	2 3rd (2) (2.75/1 +31%) Lough Leane	2.75 2.75/1(+31%)	(2) Lough Leane 2.75/1, Promising sort. Excellent third of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to firm, 11/1) 21 days ago. Likely capable of better again. Much improved when third at Yarmouth latest; must enter calculations nudged up 1lb.
4	6 4th (6) (50/1 -317%) Miss Raindrop	50 50/1(-317%)	(6) Miss Raindrop 50/1, First form when fourth of 10 in handicap (80/1) at Catterick (1½m, good to firm) 12 days ago. Needs to build on that now. Best effort when 4th at Carlisle latest; more is needed to gain a breakthrough success.
5th	3 5th (3) (25/1 -56%) American Oak	25 25/1(-56%)	(3) American Oak 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Showed a bit on Beverley handicap debut over this trip and can have subsequent Redcar run ignored as he was badly hampered early on. Yet to make the frame in five runs but he has hinted at promise; no forlorn hope.
6th	5 6th (5) (6.5/1 +35%) Have You A Minute	6.5 6.5/1(+35%)	(5) Have You A Minute 6.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Better than result in his 2 handicap starts this term and place claims here. Has performed with credit in a pair of 1m6f handicaps this term; not ruled out.
7th	7 7th (7) (66/1 -164%) Beyond Beauty	66 66/1(-164%)	(7) Beyond Beauty 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on first time, eleventh of 12 in maiden at Southwell (1m, 200/1). Off 132 days. Steps up significantly up in trip for handicap debut with blinkers tried this time. Could only consider if backed. Yet to offer much in her three outings to date; blinkers need to spark major improvement.

LTO Selection:

GREEK GIANT has to carry 6lb extra for his latest success at Brighton in a classified stakes. The son of Teofilo looks to have found a golden opportunity to go in again and bring the treble up for the in-form Ed Dunlop stable. The main danger might be Lough Leane, who was beaten under a length in this grade at Yarmouth on his latest outing and he could have a say off 1lb higher. Edwina Sheeran could get involved if she produces the form of her penultimate run.

GREEK GIANT is 6 lb well-in compared to his future mark under his penalty and can complete a quick hat-trick, most likely at the expense of Lough Leane, who shaped well when third on his Yarmouth handicap debut.

Hat-trick-seeking GREEK GIANT is hard to side against under a 6lb penalty for his wide-margin Brighton success and can win again.

16:05 Ripon Handicap (Class 6) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:20 Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 20f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (7.5/1 -25%) Courage Mon Ami	7.5 7.5/1(-25%)	(11) Courage Mon Ami 7.5/1, Highly promising son of Frankel who is 3-3, looking a smart prospect when easily landing 12f minor events at Kempton and Newcastle in the autumn. Maintained unbeaten record in 8-runner handicap (6/4) at Goodwood (14f, good to firm) 26 days ago, Fascinating contender up in grade. 3-3 at much lower levels but his handicap win was smart form and stack full of promise.
2	3 2nd (3) (2.75/1 +17%) Coltrane	2.75 2.75/1(+17%)	(3) Coltrane 2.75/1, Progressive last season, winning Ascot Stakes at this meeting before adding a Sandown listed event and the Group 2 Doncaster Cup to his tally. Even better form when readily winning Sagaro Stakes here (16f, good) 50 days ago by 4¾ lengths from Wise Eagle and he's a leading player. C&D Royal Ascot handicap winner who now looks ready to hold his own at the top level.
3	6 3rd (6) (4.5/1 +50%) Subjectivist	4.5 4.5/1(+50%)	(6) Subjectivist 4.5/1, Top-class performer in 2021, successful in Dubai Gold Cup at Meydan before following up with a decisive success in this race. Missed all of last season with injury but shaped as if retaining all ability in Dubai in March and he can't be ruled out. Formidable in 2021 (won this); might have needed his two runs since return from injury.
4	14 4th (14) (11/1 -69%) Emily Dickinson	11 11/1(-69%)	(14) Emily Dickinson 11/1, Looked a stayer going places when winning Group 3 Loughbrown Stakes at the Curragh late last season and resumed progress when winning the listed Vintage Crop Stakes at Navan on return. Disappointing on quicker ground last time, but that may well prove a blip and she's respected. Peak efforts on softer than good; Listed win was good form and the trip may well suit.
5th	5 5th (5) (50/1 +38%) Nate The Great	50 50/1(+38%)	(5) Nate The Great 50/1, Newmarket listed winner on his final start last season and ran up to his best when a close second in Group 3 Henry II Stakes at Sandown (16.2f, good) 28 days ago. Flying too high in this grade, however. Best efforts on good or firmer but has doubtful stamina and is up against it at this level.
6th	10 6th (10) (8/1 +43%) Yibir	8 8/1(+43%)	(10) Yibir 8/1, High-class performer who signed off for 2022 with victory in the Group 2 Princess of Wales's Stakes at Newmarket. Looked rusty when only fourth of 7 to Haskoy in Aston Park Stakes (9/4) at Newbury (12f, good to firm) 33 days ago. Has stamina to prove but few in this possess his class. It's hard to be confident that going 7f further will see him back in the best light.
7th	12 7th (12) (6/1 -33%) Eldar Eldarov	6 6/1(-33%)	(12) Eldar Eldarov 6/1, Queen's Vase winner at this meeting last year before landing the St Leger at Doncaster. Ran well when a close second in the Yorkshire Cup on his return, not the first time looking as if he'd appreciate a marathon trip, and this classy stayer ranks high on the shortlist. Forgiven his 2m run here in October; three big runs at about 1m6f look very promising.
8th	13 8th (13) (10/1 +17%) Echoes In Rain	10 10/1(+17%)	(13) Echoes In Rain 10/1, Talented performer on the Flat and over hurdles, winning a Galway handicap last summer before a fine second in the Irish Cesarewitch. Won Mares Champion Hurdle at Punchestown on most recent outing but this is by far the toughest task she's faced on the level. Very smart hurdler; did well in two Flat handicaps (2m/2m1f) and might do better still.
9th	4 9th (4) (22/1 +45%) Lone Eagle	22 22/1(+45%)	(4) Lone Eagle 22/1, Irish Derby runner-up in 2021 for Martyn Meade and shaped with some encouragement when second in the Ormonde Stakes (13.4f, heavy) last month. This rates as a difficult ask though for one untested over staying trips. Pipped in 2021 Irish Derby; troubled time since but latest start was a partial revival.
10th	2 10th (2) (12/1 +14%) Broome	12 12/1(+14%)	(2) Broome 12/1, Resumed winning ways in 15-runner Dubai Gold Cup at Meydan (2m) in March and wasn't disgraced when 1½ lengths third of 6 in Yorkshire Cup at York (13.8f, good to firm, 9/4) 34 days ago. First try beyond 2m but he certainly has the ability to go close. 2m Dubai Gold Cup win augured well; failed to back that up in the Yorkshire Cup.
11th	1 11th (1) (40/1 +39%) Big Call	40 40/1(+39%)	(1) Big Call 40/1, Dual Group 3 winner in France, making a winning return to European action in the Prix de Barbeville (15,4f) in April. Took strong hold when only third in the Prix Vicomtesse Vigier at Longchamp (15.4f, good) 24 days ago and he'll likely need to improve for the longer trip to land a blow. Two French Group 3 wins over an extended 1m7f; stamina might not have come fully into play.
12th	9 12th (9) (28/1 +15%) Wise Eagle	28 28/1(+15%)	(9) Wise Eagle 28/1, Most progressive sort, winning 5 times in 2021 before adding another 4 victories to his tally in 2022. Picked up where he left off at Musselburgh on return before chasing Coltrane home in the Sagaro here last time. Hard to see him turning the tables. Notably progressive but he received weight and a 5l beating from Coltrane here last time.

LTO Selection:

Coltrane threw his hat into the staying division ring when defeating Trueshan in the Doncaster Cup last September, before going down by a head to that same rival in the Long Distance Cup here the following month. The talented son of Mastercraftsman, who reappeared with a bloodless success in the Sagaro last month, should be thereabouts, though a chance is taken on SUBJECTIVIST. Having bolted up in this contest two years ago, Charlie Johnston's entire picked up an injury that ruled him out for all of last season. Drawn wide when finishing third in the Dubai Gold Cup 89 days ago, he looked to retain plenty of ability and is likely to have been trained with this contest in mind. St Leger hero Eldar Eldarov merits respect having finished a good second in the Yorkshire Cup last month, while Courage Mon Ami, who seeks to extend his unbeaten record, could find further improvement for a yard that landed this three years on the trot with staying great Stradivarius. Others to note include Broome and Echoes In Rain.

ELDAR ELDAROV relished the emphasis on stamina when winning the St Leger last season and again did his best work at the finish when a close second in the Yorkshire Cup last time. Still with fewer miles on the clock than most in this field, he's taken to gain a second Royal Ascot success at the chief expense of the much-improved Coltrane, who has to be viewed positively after a tidy success in the Sagaro. 2021 winner Subjectivist and relatively unexposed Emily Dickinson complete the shortlist.

Coltrane and ELDAR ELDAROV (nap) are worth their places at the head of the betting and preference is for the 2022 St Leger hero.

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

16:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (2.75/1 +45%) Mukha Magic	2.75 2.75/1(+45%)	(1) Mukha Magic 2.75/1, Took this event 12 months ago but only seventh of 8 in handicap at Nottingham (14f, firm) 15 days ago. Sort to bounce back though. Course record is 311 including winning this race last year; may get his own way in front.
2	5 2nd (5) (5/1 -43%) Home And Dry	5 5/1(-43%)	(5) Home And Dry 5/1, C&D winner. 150/1, off nearly 2 years and first run since leaving Mark Johnston when creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (16f) 15 days ago. Much respected. C&D winner who ran well on recent return from a mammoth absence, but he may be flattered.
3	2 3rd (2) (2/1 +43%) Rock Chant	2 2/1(+43%)	(2) Rock Chant 2/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 8 runs this year. Latest win here in April. 8/1, last of 8 in handicap at Chester (15.9f, good) 26 days ago so needs to bounce back. Three wins on AW in the spring including over C&D; should appreciate return to Polytrack.
4	4 4th (4) (11/1 -47%) Socially Shady	11 11/1(-47%)	(4) Socially Shady 11/1, Unreliable individual. First run since leaving Karl Burke when last of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW, 66/1) 16 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Stays this trip well, but last on recent stable debut and headgear is still missing.
5th	3 5th (3) (2.75/1 -46%) Thefastnthecurious	2.75 2.75/1(-46%)	(3) Thefastnthecurious 2.75/1, Winner at Southwell in January. Good third of 6 in handicap (11/2) at this course (13.3f) 28 days ago, not having the run of the race. Up in trip and rates a big player. Close third over 1m5f here last time and respected off the same mark.

LTO Selection:

THEFASTNTHECURIOUS was denied by under a length last time over an extended 1m5f at this track, for which his mark is unchanged. The five-year-old attempts this distance for the first time, which could eke out the improvement needed to strike. The main threat is Home And Dry, who defied his huge odds last time at Kempton when running with great credit for fourth. Mukha Magic is another to note.

THEFASTNTHECURIOUS came in a good third here last time despite not having the race run to suit so is fancied to resume winning ways off the same mark. Last year's victor Mukha Magic could emerge as the main threat ahead of Deborah Faulkner's new recruit Home And Dry.

This can go to MUKHA MAGIC who may be able to boss this from the front as was the case when he won this race last year.

16:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:40 Leopardstown Maiden 12f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	10 1st (10) (2.75/1 +8%) Sugaree	2.75 2.75/1(+8%)	(10) Sugaree 2.75/1, Twice-raced filly. Left debut form behind when third of 12 in maiden over C&D (good, 16/1) 34 days ago, suited by increase in trip. Stable having good spell. Another bold show likely. Strong staying third in C&D maiden last month; potential improver and likely to go close.
2	3 2nd (3) (14/1 +30%) Alalcance	14 14/1(+30%)	(3) Alalcance 14/1, Mastercraftsman filly. Half-sister to 11.6f-1¾m winner Elhafei and useful 1½m-1¾m winner Achnamara. Yard having good spell. Market check advised on debut. Home bred filly from a family that improves with age; best watched but worth watching.
3	4 3rd (4) (3.5/1 +13%) Astar	3.5 3.5/1(+13%)	(4) Astar 3.5/1, Posted fairly useful form last season and has returned in similar vane this term, latest when creditable second of 14 in maiden at Roscommon (10.3f, good to soft) 31 days ago. Stable going well and is one for shortlist. Irish Oaks entry likely to appreciate the step up in trip although has had a few chances.
4	6 4th (6) (20/1 +20%) Fanaigi Linn	20 20/1(+20%)	(6) Fanaigi Linn 20/1, Fair filly. Respectable fifth of 17 in maiden (25/1) at Gowran (9.4f, good to soft) 4 days ago. Back up in trip. Yard in good form. Each-way claims. Has shown ability in maidens at up to 1m4f; likely to fare better in handicaps though.
5th	2 5th (2) (3/1 -33%) Aird	3 3/1(-33%)	(2) Aird 3/1, Promising sort who has posted fair form in both starts thus far, latest when third of 13 in maiden (7/1) at the Curragh (12f, good) 15 days ago. Likely more to come yet. Staying third in a Curragh maiden two weeks ago after a slow start; should go well.
6th	5 6th (5) (5.5/1 +21%) Deadly Nightshade	5.5 5.5/1(+21%)	(5) Deadly Nightshade 5.5/1, Justify filly. Half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6.7f winner Thinking of You and smart 1¼m/10.5f winner Above The Curve. Stable in good form. Makes appeal on paper. Beautifully bred filly making a slightly belated debut; looks the stable second string.
7th	12 7th (12) (33/1 -32%) Yamalia Star	33 33/1(-32%)	(12) Yamalia Star 33/1, Sea The Stars filly. Sister to 3 winners, including smart winner up to 1¾m Endless Time and useful 1m winner The Sky Is Blazing. Dam maiden (stayed 2m). Nice mixture of speed and stamina in her pedigree; best watched.
8th	9 8th (9) (100/1 -150%) Silver Salver	100 100/1(-150%)	(9) Silver Salver 100/1, Once-raced filly. Eleventh of 13 in maiden at Tipperary (12.5f, good, 16/1) on debut 23 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Down the field on debut over this trip at Tipperary; cheekpieces tried; others preferred.
9th	7 9th (7) (14/1 -40%) Hey Whatever	14 14/1(-40%)	(7) Hey Whatever 14/1, Twice-raced filly. Fifth of 17 in maiden (20/1) at Gowran (9.4f, good to soft) 30 days ago, running on. Up in trip. Not out of things. Ran on well at the death at Gowran last month and the step up in trip should suit; claims.
10th	8 10th (8) (50/1 -25%) Portunalia	50 50/1(-25%)	(8) Portunalia 50/1, Twice-raced filly. Ninth of 13 in maiden (20/1) at the Curragh (12f, good) 15 days ago. Work to do. Well below debut form upped to this trip at the Curragh two weeks ago; others preferred.
11th	11 11th (11) (11/1 -38%) World Peace	11 11/1(-38%)	(11) World Peace 11/1, Once-raced filly. Fifth of 7 in maiden at Naas (10f, heavy, 9/2) on debut 59 days ago, slowly away. Stable in good form. Open to progress. Navan debut will bring her on plenty and better ground will suit too; potential player.
12th	1 12th (1) (200/1 -33%) You Make Me Smile	200 200/1(-33%)	(1) You Make Me Smile 200/1, Once-raced mare on Flat. Eleventh of 13 in maiden at the Curragh (12f, good, 250/1) on flat debut 15 days ago. Not a lot in six bumpers and the same again on her recent Flat debut; makes no appeal.

LTO Selection:

AIRD ran well on debut and should improve from her recent reappearance, when performing well. From a smart Shadwell family, she was beaten a length and three-quarters by Scarlett O'Hara at the Curragh but stayed well and progression is very likely. Sugaree was similarly beaten a length and three-quarters by Scarlett O'Hara here in May and while she, too, is well-related, is open to less progression than the selection, having had a run the previous month. Astar has been frustrating and while vulnerable to progressive types, is by Sea The Stars so stepping up to this distance is likely to bring about some improvement. World Peace showed little on debut but is by Frankel and hails from a top-class female line. Regally bred Deadly Nightshade is a half-sister to Group 1 winner Above The Curve and is out of a half-sister to Giant's Causeway but makes a somewhat belated debut and has no big race entries. Alalcance is a half-sister to two winners but also debuts.

Preference is for AIRD, who was returning from 8 months off when an encouraging third at the Curragh recently and remains open to improvement. Astar and Sugaree rate the principal dangers.

The verdict goes to AIRD who ran on to good effect on her most recent start at the Curragh and looks capable

16:40 Leopardstown Maiden 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:45 Ripon Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (6/1 +25%) Blueflagflyinghigh	6 6/1(+25%)	(8) Blueflagflyinghigh 6/1, 11/2, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Beverley (1¼m, good) 37 days ago. Likely to be thereabouts. Still to get his head in front but has performed with credit this term; in the picture.
2	1 2nd (1) (11/1 +21%) Cosmos Raj	11 11/1(+21%)	(1) Cosmos Raj 11/1, C&D winner. Tenth of 14 in handicap (8/1) at Southwell (1m) 9 days ago. Back up in trip. Bounce back needed. C&D winner but he's yet to hit top form this season; has something to prove.
3	6 3rd (6) (25/1 -25%) Western Beat	25 25/1(-25%)	(6) Western Beat 25/1, Latest win at Newcastle in January. Seventh of 9 in handicap at Beverley (1¼m, good to firm, 20/1) 12 days ago, not clear run. Visor on first time. Won at Newcastle and largely in good form since; visor on and she needs shortlisting.
4	7 4th (7) (4/1 +0%) Falcon Nine	4 4/1(+0%)	(7) Falcon Nine 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fourth of 7 in handicap (5/2) at Newcastle (1m) on reappearance 70 days ago. Up in trip. Remains capable of better now stepping up to 1¼m. Encouraging 4th on h'cap debut at Newcastle; very much one to consider upped in trip.
5th	2 5th (2) (28/1 -40%) Sandret	28 28/1(-40%)	(2) Sandret 28/1, 17/2, ninth of 12 in handicap at this course (1m, soft) 63 days ago. Up in trip. Short break needs to have done him some good. Failed to build on his reappearance sixth when ninth in 1m handicap here; more is needed.
6th	9 6th (9) (3/1 +14%) Rievaulx Raver	3 3/1(+14%)	(9) Rievaulx Raver 3/1, Career best when winning 9-runner handicap (11/2) at this course (1mf, good to firm) 15 days ago, well ridden from the front. Back up in trip. Ought to remain competitive up 3 lb. Dead-heated in 1m handicap here 15 days ago; another bold showing on the cards.
7th	5 7th (5) (14/1 -40%) Flame Spirit	14 14/1(-40%)	(5) Flame Spirit 14/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in May. 10/1, bit below form fifth of 9 in handicap at this course (1m, good to firm) 15 days ago. Up in trip. Won at Wolver and not disgraced on turf debut when fifth here latest; possibilities.
8th	10 8th (10) (12/1 +25%) Maffeo Barberini	12 12/1(+25%)	(10) Maffeo Barberini 12/1, 11/1, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Nottingham (1¼m, good to firm) 18 days ago. Others are more obvious. Yet to hit top form this term, fifth at Nottingham 18 days ago; others appeal more.
9th	11 9th (11) (6.5/1 +19%) Nakano	6.5 6.5/1(+19%)	(11) Nakano 6.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 5/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Redcar (1¼m, good to firm) 23 days ago, unable to recover after being hampered 2f out. Remains capable of better. Didn't enjoy rub of the green on h'cap debut when 6th at Redcar; more to offer; player.
10th	3 10th (3) (28/1 -40%) Nefyn Dawn	28 28/1(-40%)	(3) Nefyn Dawn 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. 25/1, fourth of 6 in novice at Newcastle (1¼m), not knocked about. Off 120 days/has had a wind op. Makes handicap debut. Worth a betting check. Not disgraced when 4th at Newcastle in February; returns from wind op with bit more needed.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (5/1 +17%) Sir Jock Bennett	5 5/1(+17%)	(4) Sir Jock Bennett 5/1, Career best when winning 4-runner handicap (11/1) at Haydock (1¼m, good to firm) 13 days ago. That was a weak race but it'd be dangerous to rule out further progress given his stable's excellent form at present. Off the mark in 1m2f Haydock handicap 13 days ago; not taken lightly nudged up just 2lb.

LTO Selection:

Sir Jock Bennett and Rievaulx Raver both arrive in winning form, although the former only had three rivals to beat at Haydock and the latter had to share the spoils here. Sir Michael Stoute doesn't have too many runners at Ripon so it is perhaps significant that he sends FALCON NINE north, and the well-related son of Ulysses has been freshened up since his handicap debut fourth at Newcastle. Blueflagflyinghigh might be able to play a part too.

Another chance is given to FALCON NINE as he continues to look well treated on the form he showed in an AW maiden last November and the step up to 1¼m should suit on pedigree. Nakano didn't enjoy the rub of the green on her Redcar handicap debut last month and is second choice ahead of Haydock scorer Sir Jock Bennett.

Preference is for Hugo Palmer's NAKANO who wasn't seen to best effect when sixth on her h'cap debut at Redcar and can open her account.

16:45 Ripon Handicap (Class 5) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 29 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (6/1 +25%) Docklands	6 6/1(+25%)	(9) Docklands 6/1, Highly progressive colt who tanked through the race and readily went clear when landing a C&D handicap 41 days ago. More to come and worth taking a chance on in a race that should suit his style. Bolted up in a C&D handicap last month; up 14lb for that but could be Group class.
2	8 2nd (8) (22/1 -38%) New Endeavour	22 22/1(-38%)	(8) New Endeavour 22/1, Still unexposed and doubled his tally in ready fashion at Kempton last time. Slight concern that both wins have come on polytrack, but definite claims if he's as good on turf for yard that took this in 2020. Both wins have been over 7f on the AW and he's got an 11lb rise to overcome.
3	26 3rd (26) (50/1 -52%) Urban Sprawl	50 50/1(-52%)	(26) Urban Sprawl 50/1, Likeable type who signed off for 2022 with back-to-back 7f nursery wins and progressed again this term, making all returned to firmer ground at Goodwood in May. Might have found the race coming too soon at Epsom last time. Balance of form leaves him vulnerable off this mark and he smacks of a 7f specialist.
4	22 4th (22) (66/1 -65%) Thunder Ball	66 66/1(-65%)	(22) Thunder Ball 66/1, Has done most of his racing on AW but proved better than ever when landing a minor event at Newbury last time. Hard to know if he'll replicate that form in such a highly-competitive environment. Bolted up in a Newbury novice but that was his tenth start and he's gone up 16lb.
5th	23 5th (23) (66/1 -136%) Tempered Soul	66 66/1(-136%)	(23) Tempered Soul 66/1, Off the mark in most impressive fashion at Chelmsford on penultimate run and didn't seem ideally suited by the track in listed contest at Goodwood last month. May yet prove better than a mark of 90. It's hard to enthuse over this sort of mark and he's well down the pecking order.
6th	27 6th (27) (20/1 -25%) Royal Cape	20 20/1(-25%)	(27) Royal Cape 20/1, Gleneagles colt who is going the right way, winning easily at Windsor (1m, heavy) in May and backing it up with a creditable effort in second at Haydock. More to come and can get involved if drawn on the right side. Won his novice by 10l and bumped into a Group horse on his handicap debut; interesting.
7th	16 7th (16) (12/1 -9%) Surely Not	12 12/1(-9%)	(16) Surely Not 12/1, Dual winner last season and, in line with yard's good start to the season has already added to that tally twice in as many starts this term, again finishing well to score at Chester in May. One to consider. Strike-rate of 4-8 and unbeaten in two runs since gelded; not sure he'll be good enough.
8th	12 8th (12) (16/1 +36%) Bless	16 16/1(+36%)	(12) Bless 16/1, Useful winner in France who travelled strongly when third at Longchamp last time. Type to be suited by the nature of this race, so worth monitoring in the betting. Some of his French form reads well and this mark shouldn't be beyond him.
9th	10 9th (10) (25/1 +0%) Ramazan	25 25/1(+0%)	(10) Ramazan 25/1, 9/1, creditable length third of 14 to Dark Thirty in handicap at York (7f, good to firm) 36 days ago. Holds his form well and has long since looked worth a try over this distance, so could be arriving with a strong late run. 1m is worth exploring but, given his current mark, others are far more intriguing.
10th	20 10th (20) (40/1 +0%) Physique	40 40/1(+0%)	(20) Physique 40/1, Had a bit up his sleeve to score second time up in a race lacking depth at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) in October and has resumed progress this term, again running well when a staying-on third at Goodwood 11 days ago. Run of the race should suit. Third in both handicaps; worth another crack over 1m but others are more intriguing.
11th	21 11th (21) (33/1 -83%) Good Karma	33 33/1(-83%)	(21) Good Karma 33/1, Looked a good prospect 6 weeks on as he stormed clear in 7f Wolverhampton maiden and comfortably followed up in novice at Newbury a month ago. Interesting handicap debutant for all that the assessor has taken no chances with opening mark. Took his time to get on top when penalised at Newbury and that form has not worked out.
12th	18 12th (18) (12/1 +45%) Saxon King	12 12/1(+45%)	(18) Saxon King 12/1, Progressive colt who made it three wins from his last four starts at Chester 5 days ago. Had a bit in hand so worthy of respect under a penalty. Coming along nicely having won three of his last four; penalised but likeably versatile.
13th	19 13th (19) (6.5/1 +7%) Quantum Impact	6.5 6.5/1(+7%)	(19) Quantum Impact 6.5/1, Workmanlike colt who enhanced an excellent strike rate when improving to score in gutsy style at York last time. Should give another good account with Dettori booked. Recent York winner; clearly going the right way and Frankie takes over for the first time.
14th	24 14th (24) (50/1 +0%) Metal Merchant	50 50/1(+0%)	(24) Metal Merchant 50/1, 22/1, good third of 11 in handicap at Haydock (8.2f, good to firm) 26 days ago. Should give his running again but he's vulnerable to less-exposed types. Developing into a solid handicapper but Royal Cape should have his measure on Haydock form.
15th	15 15th (15) (33/1 -18%) Betterdaysrcoming	33 33/1(-18%)	(15) Betterdaysrcoming 33/1, Arrives on the up having got up late at the Curragh last time. Race should be run to suit, so could get involved if low draws prove advantageous. Dual 7f winner; should be better at 1m; unlikely to have enough boot under bonnet in this.
16th	30 16th (30) (33/1 +34%) Mustajaab	33 33/1(+34%)	(30) Mustajaab 33/1, Well-bred colt who got back on the up to double his tally at Southwell last month. Could progress further and strongly-run race would play to his strengths. 5lb higher than at Southwell and the placed horses have done nothing for that form.
17th	3 17th (3) (20/1 +20%) Panic Alarm	20 20/1(+20%)	(3) Panic Alarm 20/1, Useful sort who has run with credit on each of his three runs this year, third to Cosmic Vega in a listed contest at Naas a month ago. Longer trip should suit but others are more progressive. Will need his best yet to defy highish mark in this hot handicap.
18th	13 18th (13) (50/1 +0%) Dark Thirty	50 50/1(+0%)	(13) Dark Thirty 50/1, Lost his way a bit after debut win last May but firmly back on the back on the up when scoring at York in May. Not disgraced behind Urban Sprawl at Goodwood last time but others are more likely to improve. Solid handicapper but a shade exposed now and probably placed at best.
19th	5 19th (5) (40/1 -82%) Starnberg	40 40/1(-82%)	(5) Starnberg 40/1, Form has taken off lately, winning at York before readily making all at Nottingham 15 days ago. Similar tactics will be much more difficult to pull off in a race like this. 2-3 since being gelded, though this is a severe rise in class from Class 4s.
20th	14 20th (14) (28/1 -100%) Carracci	28 28/1(-100%)	(14) Carracci 28/1, Hasn't had much racing and, having opened his account on his reappearance, shaped better than the result when ninth at the Curragh last time. Trainer/jockey combination always respected. AW maiden winner; didn't offer much on handicap debut and doesn't leap off the page.
21st	29 21st (29) (14/1 +30%) Fort Vega	14 14/1(+30%)	(29) Fort Vega 14/1, Progressive sort who arrives on a hat-trick having showed a good attitude at Naas a month ago. Open to further improvement but hard to know if stall 33 will be advantageous or not. Has won his last two and connections have chosen this race ahead of the Group 3 Jersey.
22nd	28 22nd (28) (20/1 +50%) Naxos	20 20/1(+50%)	(28) Naxos 20/1, Promising sort who made a winning debut and got back on track to make it two from three in a novice at Newcastle 70 days ago. Handicapper has taken no chances but shrewd yard should have him ready to go. Didn't beat much at Newcastle and is thrown into the furnace for his handicap/turf debut.
23rd	25 23rd (25) (25/1 -25%) Just An Hour	25 25/1(-25%)	(25) Just An Hour 25/1, Offered plenty of encouragement on both outings prior to comfortably opening his account in a maiden at Killarney last time. Open to improvement on handicap debut. Won his maiden off slow fractions at Killarney (1m); strong yard and dangerous to dismiss.
24th	4 24th (4) (22/1 +12%) Highbank	22 22/1(+12%)	(4) Highbank 22/1, Well-bred gelding who ran up to his best when third at Meydan 118 days ago. Opening mark doesn't look all that lenient but he's likely to be well prepared. 0-5 since last summer's successful debut and now contesting his first handicap.
25th	1 25th (1) (22/1 +56%) Finn's Charm	22 22/1(+56%)	(1) Finn's Charm 22/1, Made the frame in the Chesham last year and returned with an emphatic display in a Musselburgh handicap. Second in the German 2000 Guineas since, so not a forlorn hope. Has some class about him but top weights have a poor record in the Britannia.
26th	6 26th (6) (9/1 +36%) Racingbreaks Ryder	9 9/1(+36%)	(6) Racingbreaks Ryder 9/1, Off the mark at the fourth attempt at Brighton on final start on 2 yrs and unbeaten so far this term, well on top at the finish when landing a 4-runner event here last month. Solid claims. Fast improver who is seeking a five-timer and has course experience in the bag.
27th	17 27th (17) (80/1 -60%) Forca Timao	80 80/1(-60%)	(17) Forca Timao 80/1, Useful sort who ran well when seventh at Epsom last time, making his effort earlier than ideal. Others look better treated, however. Close up in a strong Newbury handicap but struggled at Epsom latest; others appeal more.
28th	7 28th (7) (33/1 -18%) Benacre	33 33/1(-18%)	(7) Benacre 33/1, Successful 3 times from 5 starts during 2-y-o campaign and positive start to this season when fourth of 11 in a Newcastle listed race (1m). Bit disappointing in German 2000 Guineas last time but too soon to completely write off. 2-3 in handicaps and has been holding his own in Listed/Group races this season.
29th	2 29th (2) (28/1 -27%) One Nation	28 28/1(-27%)	(2) One Nation 28/1, Dual winner last season and acquitted himself well from the front twice at Meydan so far this year. Off 118 days prior to this and is likely to face competition for the lead. Highly likely to give his running but couldn't call him well handicapped.

LTO Selection:

Docklands is improving at a rate of knots and made a sparkling handicap debut over C&D. Racingbreaks Ryder is also on a steep upward curve, while Starnberg has bounced off quick ground to score as he liked at York and Nottingham. Expensive purchase Just An Hour beat a subsequent winner at Killarney but perhaps a chance is worth taking on fellow Irish raider PANIC ALARM, who made the frame in the Madrid Handicap won by Paddington, since when he has held his own in good company. His compatriot Fort Vega showed excellent resolution to hang on at Naas, with Betterdaysrcoming back in third. The latter franked the form with a Curragh victory, in a race in which Carracci didn't get the smoothest of passages.

DOCKLANDS boasts a likeable profile and made a taking impression when successful over C&D last time, so he gets the vote in a typically open renewal. The progressive Fort Vega is another one to consider and Quantum Impact seems likely to go well also if low draws are seen to good effect.

A typically open Britannia. French raider BLESS is interestingly handicapped on some of his French form. Royal Cape is next best.

17:00 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:05 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (4/1 -45%) Long Tradition	4 4/1(-45%)	(1) Long Tradition 4/1, Won novice here in 2021 before ending that season with a creditable second of 10 in handicap at Newbury (10f, heavy). Not seen since but he remains potentially well treated if retaining all ability after a 20-month absence. Hood on 1st time. 1m winner here in 2021 but off 607 days; watch market on return; hood on.
2	3 2nd (3) (3.5/1 +53%) Storm Catcher	3.5 3.5/1(+53%)	(3) Storm Catcher 3.5/1, Completed a C&D hat-trick in February. Holding form relatively well since, respectable seventh of 19 in handicap at Newbury (10f, good to firm) 34 days ago, Frame claims. Completed a hat-trick over C&D during the winter; not disgraced twice since; interesting.
3	12 3rd (12) (6/1 -71%) One Step Beyond	6 6/1(-71%)	(12) One Step Beyond 6/1, Enjoyed a productive 2022 for Roger Ingram, winning 4 times and continued good work since the turn of the year, adding to his tally at Lingfield (10f) in February. Made winning start for new yard at Kempton (8f) 8 days ago, easily. Shortlist material. Six AW wins since this time last year including on recent stable debut; 8lb well in.
4	4 4th (4) (7/1 +13%) Sonnerie Power	7 7/1(+13%)	(4) Sonnerie Power 7/1, Much improved when scoring over 12f at Lingfield in September and wasn't disgraced when fourth of 7 in handicap at Newmarket (12f, good, 3/1) 35 days ago. Drop in trip doesn't appeal as an obvious positive. Won over 1m4f on Polytrack last autumn, but not sure the shorter trip will suit.
5th	9 5th (9) (3/1 +65%) Idee Fixee	3 3/1(+65%)	(9) Idee Fixee 3/1, Creditable sixth of 14 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW, 6/1) 76 days ago, despite not being seen to best effect from poor draw. Not taken lightly. Runner-up in each of his first five starts and sixth last time; looks an awkward ride.
6th	7 6th (7) (25/1 +0%) Francesi	25 25/1(+0%)	(7) Francesi 25/1, Went close to making winning return at Southwell (1m) in April but has underperformed both starts since, finding less than looked likely when seventh of 10 in handicap at Leicester (8.2f, good to firm) 24 days ago. 0-9 in handicaps and hasn't built on a narrow defeat on his Wolverhampton return.
7th	5 7th (5) (50/1 -127%) Power Of States	50 50/1(-127%)	(5) Power Of States 50/1, 3-time C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. Fourth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 22/1), well positioned. Off 97 days. Very hard to make a case for on recent efforts despite sliding mark. Six AW wins including foour here, but losing run up to 14 despite a sliding mark.
8th	6 8th (6) (25/1 -56%) Nikovo	25 25/1(-56%)	(6) Nikovo 25/1, First run since leaving A. Fabre when fourth of 6 in handicap (5/1) at Yarmouth (8f, good to firm) on UK debut 14 days ago. Back up in trip. Should do better with a recent run under his belt and he's interesting. 1-7 in France and should be better for his recent Yarmouth return; AW debut.
9th	2 9th (2) (80/1 -21%) May Night	80 80/1(-21%)	(2) May Night 80/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in March. Ran poorly having rare turf outing at Doncaster (8f, good to firm, 33/1) 20 days ago. Up in trip. Remains on career-high mark. Should appreciate return to AW, but still 5lb higher than when last successful.
10th	8 10th (8) (12/1 +40%) Sweet Fantasy	12 12/1(+40%)	(8) Sweet Fantasy 12/1, Winner at Southwell in December. Shaped as if she would benefit from a return to further when fifth of 12 in handicap (17/2) at Lingfield (10f, AW). Off 152 days. Others make more appeal. Southwell winner in December and two creditable efforts afterwards, but off five months.
11th	11 11th (11) (22/1 +33%) Golden Mayflower	22 22/1(+33%)	(11) Golden Mayflower 22/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. Fifth of 6 in handicap (8/1) at Lingfield (10f, good to firm) 23 days ago. Blinkers back on. Still unproven over this trip and others are preferred. Beaten 11 times since winning her sole start as a 2yo; yet to prove she wants this far.
12th	10 12th (10) (22/1 -340%) First Dynasty	22 22/1(-340%)	(10) First Dynasty 22/1, Lightly-raced winner. C&D winner. Left David Simcock and showed improved form when second of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 10/3) 73 days ago, albeit having run of race. Respected with cheekpieces on 1st time. C&D winner in January and close second at Wolverhampton next time; cheekpieces on.

LTO Selection:

One Step Beyond made his first start for his new yard a winning one when scoring by three lengths at Kempton over a mile, and he looks to have leading claims once more as he steps back up in distance. However, SONNERIE POWER gets the vote. The son of Almanzor was denied by just over two lengths when fourth last time at Newmarket behind two subsequent winners. Long Tradition also makes some appeal.

ONE STEP BEYOND is thriving at present and could well have even more to offer for his new yard, so makes plenty of appeal bidding for the hat-trick. Idee Fixee is a consistent sort and can make the placings once again, whilst Long Tradition merits a market check after a lengthy absence.

The vote goes to STORM CATCHER who showed his liking for these conditions when rattling off a hat-trick over C&D during the winter.

17:05 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 4) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:10 Leopardstown Stakes 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	6 1st (6) (9/1 +55%) Sea Singer	9 9/1(+55%)	(6) Sea Singer 9/1, Fifth of 6 in maiden (50/1) at the Curragh (6f, good) on debut 26 days ago. Up in trip and he's on the shortlist. Showed some ability on debut; with improvement likely should be more closely involved.
2	2 2nd (2) (5.5/1 +27%) Port Louis	5.5 5.5/1(+27%)	(2) Port Louis 5.5/1, Continued theme of race-by-race progress when winning 13-runner maiden at Roscommon (7.4f, good to soft) 31 days ago, suited by increase in trip. Won over this trip at Roscommon; Keane stays aboard and another big run looks likely.
3	13 3rd (13) (16/1 +52%) Sli Na Ghealai	16 16/1(+52%)	(13) Sli Na Ghealai 16/1, Foaled April 13. €1,000 yearling, Vocalised filly. Half-sister to 9.5f-13.7f winner Daylight Come. Dam unraced sister to top-class winner up to 12.3f Soldier of Fortune. Newcomer for successful yard. Sold for 1,000euros as a yearling but races for her breeder; lowly weighted and considered.
4	5 4th (5) (3.5/1 -40%) Mary The Priest	3.5 3.5/1(-40%)	(5) Mary The Priest 3.5/1, Put experience to good use when landing 14-runner maiden at Listowel (6.3f, good to soft) 19 days ago, driven out. That is just about the best form on offer. Won a Listowel maiden over an extended 6f last time; new trip but has to be respected.
5th	11 5th (11) (7.5/1 +53%) Dramatic Entrance	7.5 7.5/1(+53%)	(11) Dramatic Entrance 7.5/1, Foaled March 10. €17,000 yearling, Advertise filly. Half-sister to 5f-6.3f winner Conversant and 5f winner Deevina. Dam, 7f winner, half-sister to dam of 2000 Guineas winner Night of Thunder. A 45,000gns vendor buyback as a 2yo; respected connections, so check market.
6th	3 6th (3) (33/1 +59%) Alpha Cephei	33 33/1(+59%)	(3) Alpha Cephei 33/1, Foaled March 31. 24,000 gns yearling, Zoustar colt. Half-brother to several winners, including smart winner up to 6.5f Dibajj and winner up to 10.5f Black Sea. Dam ran twice. A 24,000gns yearling is bred to be speedy and is worth a market check.
7th	1 7th (1) (2.25/1 +0%) Akkadian Emperor	2.25 2.25/1(+0%)	(1) Akkadian Emperor 2.25/1, Seventh of 14 in maiden at this course (7.3f, good, 4/1) on debut 34 days ago, finishing with running left having had to pick his way through. Sure to improve. Never near to challenge on his debut over C&D; will need to make lots of progress.
8th	10 8th (10) (50/1 +0%) Basilah Bear	50 50/1(+0%)	(10) Basilah Bear 50/1, Foaled March 18. €14,000 yearling, Kodi Bear filly. Half-sister to winner up to 7f Golden Ping and 7f winner Fire of Malta. Dam 2-y-o 1m winner. A 14,000euros yearling is by a useful sire; second runner for yard; check market.
9th	12 9th (12) (14/1 +58%) Hispanolita	14 14/1(+58%)	(12) Hispanolita 14/1, Fourth of 9 in maiden at Fairyhouse (6f, good to firm, 50/1) on debut 13 days ago. Up in trip. Shaped with promise over 6f on debut, showing signs of greenness; should be sharper now.
10th	4 10th (4) (12/1 -100%) Cloud Seeker	12 12/1(-100%)	(4) Cloud Seeker 12/1, Foaled March 27. 25,000 gns yearling, Masar colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Pending Appeal. Dam 1m-9.5f winner. A 25,000gns yearling represents a yard that had a 2yo winner recently and is of interest.
11th	9 11th (9) (33/1 +0%) Promo Queen	33 33/1(+0%)	(9) Promo Queen 33/1, Foaled February 24. €25,000 yearling, €31,000 2-y-o, Advertise filly. Dam 1m-1¼m winner. A 31,000euros 2yo; by a first-season sire who has produced winners and could go well.
12th	8 12th (8) (40/1 -43%) Dolce Far Niente	40 40/1(-43%)	(8) Dolce Far Niente 40/1, Foaled March 20. €35,000 yearling, Zoffany filly. Dam, maiden (raced only at 6f), sister to smart 5f/5.7f winner Sir Prancealot out of 2-y-o 5f winner Mona Em. A 35,000euros yearling is by a leading sire but looks yard's second-string on debut.

LTO Selection:

AKKADIAN EMPEROR concedes plenty weight but met interference here on debut and could be capable. Out of an unraced half-sister to three stakes performers, he was only 4/1 on debut and was staying on from off the pace until hampered in the final furlong. The fourth-placed horse won well subsequently and the selection should improve. Mary The Priest beat Port Louis by a half-length at the Curragh on May 1 and both have won subsequently, are dependable and ground-versatile - although Port Louis is now 4lb better off. Sea Singer finished nicely on debut and can progress, while Hispanolita was green on debut and is also open to progression under a light weight. Lightly weighted Sli Na Ghealai's unraced dam is a sister to Irish Derby winner Soldier Of Fortune. Declan McDonogh does a light weight on Basilah Bear, a half-sister to two Italian winners, while better-bred stablemate Alpha Cephei is a half-brother to Group 3 and Listed winners but is the apparent second string. Dramatic Entrance's dam is a half-sister to the dam of 2,000 Guineas winner Night Of Thunder but failed to sell at 45,000gns at an April breeze-up sale. Cloud Seeker's half-brother was a juvenile winner.

AKKADIAN EMPEROR was a pretty big eye-catcher at this venue last month, finishing with running left, and it would come as no surprise were he to take a leap forward. Mary The Priest and Sea Singer set the solid standard.

A chance is taken on HISPANOLITA, who is getting plenty of weight and should be sharper on this second start.

17:10 Leopardstown Stakes 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:15 Ripon Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (1.38/1 +15%) Barrolo	1.38 1.38/1(+15%)	(2) Barrolo 1.38/1, Promising individual. 5/2, career best when winning 8-runner C&D handicap (good to firm) 15 days ago by 1½ lengths from the reopposing Ribkana, plenty in hand. 3 lb rise looks more than fair with further progress likely. Much improved when easy C&D winner latest; still looks ahead of his mark; can follow up.
1	6 1st (6) (8.5/1 -55%) Asgard's Captain	8.5 8.5/1(-55%)	(6) Asgard's Captain 8.5/1, 12/1, creditable sixth of 11 in handicap at Roscommon (7f, good) 21 days ago. This Irish raider needs to find some improvement. In decent nick, sixth in 7f Roscommon handicap three weeks ago; no forlorn hope.
3	4 3rd (4) (2.25/1 +59%) Bernie The Bear	2.25 2.25/1(+59%)	(4) Bernie The Bear 2.25/1, Arrives on the back of runner-up efforts over 7f at Carlisle and Doncaster this month. Ought to be competitive if proving as effective at 1m. Reliable sort and runner-up at Carlisle/Doncaster this summer; ought to be in the shake-up.
4	5 4th (5) (8/1 -129%) Ribkana	8 8/1(-129%)	(5) Ribkana 8/1, 4/1, very good 1½ lengths second of 8 to Barrolo over C&D (good to firm) 15 days ago but a 3 lb pull in the weights doesn't look enough for her to turn the tables on Grant Tuer's charge. Best effort when second to Barrolo over C&D 15 days ago; 3lb better off so not discounted.
5th	3 5th (3) (14/1 -115%) Girl From Italy	14 14/1(-115%)	(3) Girl From Italy 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 12/1, very good second of 8 in handicap at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) 12 days ago, rallying. Likely capable of better again. Has taken her form up a notch in h'caps, second at Beverley latest; enters calculations.
6th	1 6th (1) (8/1 +33%) Urban Champion	8 8/1(+33%)	(1) Urban Champion 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 8/1, bit below form fourth of 11 in handicap at Leicester (1¼m, good) 23 days ago. Not disgraced when fading fourth at Leicester latest; considered now reverting in trip.

LTO Selection:

The money arrived for BARROLO ahead of his seasonal/handicap debut over C&D and he didn't disappoint, coming home a length and a half clear of Ribkana. There is likely to be much more to come from the Grant Tuer-trained grey and he can follow up. Bernie The Bear has occupied the runner-up berth on each of his last two outings and he can fight it out with Beverley runner-up Girl From Italy for that position here.

BARROLO had a bit to spare over C&D last time and can make light of a 3 lb rise. Girl From Italy took a step forward when runner-up at Beverley and give Grant Tuer's gelding most to think about ahead of Sunday's Doncaster second Bernie The Bear.

Grant Tuer's BARROLO (nap) looked to have plenty in reserve when scoring over C&D and looks weighted to go in again despite a 3lb rise.

17:15 Ripon Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:25 Uttoxeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (5/1 +17%) Jack's A Legend	5 5/1(+17%)	(3) Jack's A Legend 5/1, Showed a fair bit in bumpers and produced a standout effort over hurdles when third in a Newbury maiden back in December 2021. Not troubled the judge since, though, and makes limited appeal. Reverts to hurdling with quite a lot to prove but is well worth a glance in the betting.
1	4 1st (4) (12/1 +94%) Largy Gift	12 12/1(+94%)	(4) Largy Gift 12/1, Shirocco gelding who showed fair form at best in 4 bumpers for Stuart Crawford. Pulled up in a pair of novice hurdles at Doncaster for current yard though. Easily opposed after 15 months off. Showed promise in bumpers when trained in Ireland but pulled up in both hurdles last year.
2	1 2nd (1) (2.5/1 -25%) Fortunate Fred	2.5 2.5/1(-25%)	(1) Fortunate Fred 2.5/1, In the mix in a trio of maiden hurdles last summer. Failed to fire in two runs over fences last month but has the form to go close back in this sphere. Safely held in two chases last month but best hurdle form gives him claims here.
3	5 3rd (5) (1.38/1 +21%) Tip Top Tonto	1.38 1.38/1(+21%)	(5) Tip Top Tonto 1.38/1, Twice placed over hurdles and looked the likely winner when falling 2 out in 2m2f maiden at Newton Abbot when last seen out 11 months ago. Firmly in the picture if fully tuned up for his comeback run. Looked likely winner before falling at Newton Abbot last summer; back from layoff today.
4	6 4th (6) (11/1 +56%) Regal And Royal	11 11/1(+56%)	(6) Regal And Royal 11/1, Pulled up with an irregular heartbeat in junior bumper on his debut but showed some ability when fifth of 12 in novice at Bangor (16.7f, good) on hurdles bow 12 days ago. Not ruled out. Ran well for a long way when fifth on recent hurdling debut; needs to improve here.
5th	7 5th (7) (3.5/1 +42%) Falanghina	3.5 3.5/1(+42%)	(7) Falanghina 3.5/1, 8/1, promising fourth of 11 in bumper at Hereford (16.2f, good to soft) on NH debut 143 days ago. Much respected on her hurdles debut. From a very good jumping family and shaped with promise on bumper debut in January.
6th	2 6th (2) (18/1 +55%) Hedgehopper	18 18/1(+55%)	(2) Hedgehopper 18/1, Fight Club gelding. Dam multiple point winner. Maiden pointer, runner-up last 2 starts (latest May 28). Not ruled out now going hurdling. Second in two fast-ground points last month but faces a tougher assignment here.

LTO Selection:

FORTUNATE FRED continues to run well in defeat and first-time cheekpieces could induce the required improvement he needs to shed his maiden tag. A winner between the flags last month, Time For Joy warrants a market check ahead of her debut under Rules, as does Hedgehopper, while Tip Top Tonto sets the standard on official ratings and cannot be left out of calculations.

Most of these arrive with a question mark against them and FORTUNATE FRED looks the most solid option given his fitness is proven and he should prove suited by this return to hurdling after an unsuccessful stint chasing. Hurdling newcomer Falanghina shaped with promise on her bumper debut at Hereford so must enter calculations, while Tip Top Tonto has the form to go close if on song after an 11-month absence.

Hurdling debutante FALANGHINA shaped with promise on her bumper debut in January and is a half-sister to three very useful jumpers.

17:25 Uttoxeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:35 Ascot Group 3 (Class 1) 10f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	15 1st (15) (7/1 +30%) Waipiro	7 7/1(+30%)	(15) Waipiro 7/1, Proved a different proposition to debut when making all in novice at Newmarket on return. Again showed significant improvement when runner-up in Lingfield Derby Trial and not discredited when sixth from a less-than-ideal position in the Derby. Can give a good account back down in trip. Respectable sixth in the Derby and could be thereabouts now back down in grade.
2	10 2nd (10) (12/1 -71%) Exoplanet	12 12/1(-71%)	(10) Exoplanet 12/1, Looked good prospect when scoring at Newbury on debut before finding the Autumn Stakes at Newmarket too much 3 weeks later, However, has got back on the up this season, third in the London Gold Cup also at Newbury last month. Can continue his progress to return to winning ways. Very solid efforts in defeat on both starts this year and could have more left in the tank.
3	3 3rd (3) (9/1 +0%) Bold Act	9 9/1(+0%)	(3) Bold Act 9/1, Improved again to make it 4 in a row in a valuable conditions race at Chelmsford in April. Not in the same form in Newmarket listed race next time, but resumed his progress (had been gelded) upped further in trip when only narrowly denied in London Gold Cup at Newbury. Merits consideration. Went close off top weight in prestigious Newbury handicap and he's firmly in calculations.
4	14 4th (14) (4/1 -14%) Torito	4 4/1(-14%)	(14) Torito 4/1, Bred to be smart and has been going the right way in his 3 starts so far this year, getting off the mark in a Nottingham minor event and improving again when making a winning handicap debut at Epsom 19 days ago, impressing with the way that he went through the race. Major contender. Comfortably won Epsom handicap on Derby day and bred to do better still.
5th	5 5th (5) (25/1 -56%) Canberra Legend	25 25/1(-56%)	(5) Canberra Legend 25/1, Justified market confidence with comfortable debut win at Newcastle in February. Took the jump up in class in his stride when following up in Feilden Stakes at Newmarket in April, but disappointing on much firmer ground in Dante at York last time. Any rain would help his chances. Disappointing in Dante but retains potential in view of previous Listed win at Newmarket.
6th	16 6th (16) (8.5/1 +15%) Caernarfon	8.5 8.5/1(+15%)	(16) Caernarfon 8.5/1, Progressed well last autumn, ending the campaign with listed success at Newmarket. Nearest at the finish when fourth of 20 to Mawj in 1000 Guineas back at Newmarket on her return, before excelling herself upped in trip when a fine third in the Oaks. Respected on her first try at 10f. Much improved when 40-1 third in the Oaks and holds leading form claims now against males.
7th	2 7th (2) (4/1 +33%) Drumroll	4 4/1(+33%)	(2) Drumroll 4/1, Looked useful prospect when winning at Navan on debut before finding only stablemate Paddington too strong in listed race at the Curragh next time. Resumed winning ways (promoted from second having suffered interference) in Gallinule Stakes back at the Curragh on latest outing. Not taken lightly. Awarded Group 3 at the Curragh last time and could have more to offer; player.
8th	7 8th (7) (40/1 +20%) Dancing Magic	40 40/1(+20%)	(7) Dancing Magic 40/1, Remains a maiden but has been highly tried, showing improved form on reappearance when 3-lengths third of 7 in Craven Stakes at Newmarket. However, not in the same form when well held in the Dante last time and hood/tongue strap now reached for. Looks to be up against it. Well beaten in the Dante but the hood could help him settle better; not a forlorn hope.
9th	12 9th (12) (20/1 +39%) Oviedo	20 20/1(+39%)	(12) Oviedo 20/1, Useful form at 2 yrs, following a winning debut with third in Acomb Stakes at York. Made a solid start to his 3-y-o campaign when mid-field in Newcastle listed race (1m) and suited by step up in trip when successful on handicap debut at Redcar (10f) last time. Further progress required. Won Redcar handicap last month; needs another step forward but did it cosily last time.
10th	4 10th (4) (28/1 -56%) Bolster	28 28/1(-56%)	(4) Bolster 28/1, Made successful debut in good style at Leicester (1m) in October and, after 8 months off, powered away from his rivals when following up under a penalty in 10-runner minor event (10f) at Windsor 10 days ago. Will go on improving, so he's an interesting contender now upped in grade. 2-2; takes a steep rise in grade here but it remains to be seen where his limitations lie.
11th	11 11th (11) (50/1 +38%) Killybegs Warrior	50 50/1(+38%)	(11) Killybegs Warrior 50/1, Won 2 of first 3 starts on the July Course at Newmarket last summer. Better form in defeat at listed/Group 2 level this year, but below form on his second outing in handicap company when well held at Haydock last month. Step back up in trip not enough to tempt. Fair runs in Group and Listed races this spring but improvement is needed today.
12th	6 12th (6) (28/1 +15%) Captain Winters	28 28/1(+15%)	(6) Captain Winters 28/1, Novice winner at Thirsk last summer who excelled himself when third in listed race at Haydock in September. Only fourth at Musselburgh making handicap debut on return, but much improved when landing a listed prize at Sandown last month (cheekpieces wore on previous outing left off). More needed. Beat just three rivals for Sandown Listed win but could have even more to offer.
13th	9 13th (9) (6.5/1 -30%) Epictetus	6.5 6.5/1(-30%)	(9) Epictetus 6.5/1, Smart form at 2 yrs, winning at Newmarket on debut before runner-up in Autumn Stakes there and Futurity Trophy at Doncaster. Scored with a bit in hand in Blue Riband Trial at Epsom on return and ran up to best when fifth in both the Dante and Prix du Jockey Club. Can go well back at Group 3 level. Creditable fifth in Dante and Prix du Jockey Club; unlikely to be far away.
14th	13 14th (13) (33/1 +34%) Tony Montana	33 33/1(+34%)	(13) Tony Montana 33/1, 425,000 gns Kingman colt who made a promising start to his career when second in a strong 1m Salisbury novice last September. Couldn't build on that effort 8 months later when third in maiden at Newbury (10f) 34 days ago, so he looks to face a tough task now upped in grade. 0-2 and bundles to find on form, but this 425,000gns yearling is in top hands.
15th	1 15th (1) (40/1 -21%) Brave Emperor	40 40/1(-21%)	(1) Brave Emperor 40/1, Has developed into a useful performer with 6 wins to his name, the latest in a German Group 3 in April. Ran well in another Group 3 on his travels when third in Stockholms Stora Pris at Bro Park 11 days ago. However, will need to find more to get involved in this contest. Won 8.5f German Group 3 in April but suspicion he's vulnerable under a 4lb penalty.
16th	8 16th (8) (28/1 +44%) Dear My Friend	28 28/1(+44%)	(8) Dear My Friend 28/1, Won minor events at Carlisle and Beverley on first 2 starts and acquitted himself well at a higher level on his subsequent 3 outings of the campaign. After 6 months off, made a winning return in listed race at Newcastle but has found it tougher in the Dante and Derby since. Listed winner in April but down the field in the Dante and the Derby since.

LTO Selection:

Drumroll makes a lot of appeal based on the pick of his form and Aidan O'Brien's inmate was promoted to first having initially been beaten a short head in a Group 3 at the Curragh last month. However, preference lies with EPICTETUS, who struggled in deeper waters in the Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly last time out and the son of Kingman can take advantage of a drop in grade here. He ended last season losing little in defeat behind subsequent Derby hero Auguste Rodin in the Vertem Futurity Trophy and he remains open to further improvement. Bold Act rates a big player having only been narrowly denied at Newbury most recently, while 1000 Guineas fourth and Oaks third Caernarfon also warrants respect.

EXOPLANET improved again when third in the competitive London Gold Cup at Newbury last month, shaping well having had the worst of the draw, so he can continue his progress to take the step up in grade in his stride and resume winning ways. Heading the list of dangers is Torito, who impressed when scoring at Epsom on his latest outing, while Caernarfon and Bold Act also merit consideration.

The well-bred TORITO took a big step forward when a smooth winner of a handicap at Epsom on Derby day and is taken to follow up.

17:35 Ascot Group 3 (Class 1) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:45 Leopardstown Handicap 7f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	9 1st (9) (16/1 +0%) Chestnutter	16 16/1(+0%)	(9) Chestnutter 16/1, 16/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Listowel (7.1f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Colin Keane takes the ride but not an obvious one on form. Not beaten that far on seasonal debut; down 5lb and Colin Keane takes over.
2	12 2nd (12) (5.5/1 +45%) Ferrybank	5.5 5.5/1(+45%)	(12) Ferrybank 5.5/1, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. 9/1, respectable eighth of 14 in handicap at Listowel (8f, good) 18 days ago. Plummeting down the handicap but showed a bit over 1m at Listowel latest; one to consider.
3	5 3rd (5) (4.5/1 -80%) Amanirenas	4.5 4.5/1(-80%)	(5) Amanirenas 4.5/1, Improved on recent efforts to win 10-runner C&D handicap (good) 7 days ago, readily. Carries penalty. Convincing winner last week; could be more to come from her and a leading player here.
4	11 4th (11) (9/1 -64%) Rockbury Lad	9 9/1(-64%)	(11) Rockbury Lad 9/1, 4/1, fifteenth of 20 in handicap at Cork (7f, soft) 6 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Claims if bouncing back to the form of his first 2 runs this term. Claims on his previous two runs at Dundalk (behind Storm Eric) and Naas; cheekpieces tried.
5th	1 5th (1) (3/1 +50%) Fastman	3 3/1(+50%)	(1) Fastman 3/1, 8/1, good third of 17 in handicap at this course (8f, good) 14 days ago. Considered. Drop back to 7f unlikely to be a hindrance although could be better drawn; big chance.
6th	7 6th (7) (18/1 +10%) Bobby K	18 18/1(+10%)	(7) Bobby K 18/1, Eighth of 10 in handicap at Limerick (8f, good to soft, 11/2) 8 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Needs a couple of these to falter. Down the field in a Limerick handicap most recently but claims at his best.
7th	14 7th (14) (20/1 +39%) Theriverrunsdeep	20 20/1(+39%)	(14) Theriverrunsdeep 20/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. Tenth of 14 in handicap (8/1) at Dundalk (6f) 90 days ago. Back up in trip. Triple AW winner was regressive over the winter on that surface and best watched on turf.
8th	15 8th (15) (22/1 -10%) Maestro Stick	22 22/1(-10%)	(15) Maestro Stick 22/1, Thirteenth of 16 in handicap (14/1) at Fairyhouse (6f, good) 21 days ago. Back up in trip. Chance on his AW form but he has been unable to transfer it yet to turf.
9th	4 9th (4) (12/1 +52%) Maggie And Me	12 12/1(+52%)	(4) Maggie And Me 12/1, Blinkered for 1st time, eighth of 10 in maiden (16/1) at Listowel (8f, good to soft) 19 days ago, doing too much too soon. Headgear off. Good shout if recapturing the form she showed when second in a 1m course handicap off 2 lb lower in April. Runner-up in a 1m handicap on heavy here in April; well beaten twice since.
10th	8 10th (8) (16/1 +0%) Storm Eric	16 16/1(+0%)	(8) Storm Eric 16/1, Bit below form twelfth of 24 in handicap (25/1) at the Curragh (6f, soft) 52 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Back up in trip. Dundalk winner in April; draw is a slight negative but good enough to have a chance.
11th	13 11th (13) (25/1 -25%) Sense Of Security	25 25/1(-25%)	(13) Sense Of Security 25/1, Winner at Kempton in January. 10/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Listowel (7.1f, good to soft) 19 days ago, doing too much too soon. Good run in a sprint handicap at Navan in May; capable sort that is versatile as to trip.
12th	3 12th (3) (40/1 -21%) Turbine	40 40/1(-21%)	(3) Turbine 40/1, C&D winner. Ninth of 13 in handicap at this course (9f, good, 9/1). Off 10 months. First run for yard after leaving C. Moore. Cheekpieces back on. Not seen since down the field over 1m1f here in August; best watched this time.
13th	10 13th (10) (18/1 -50%) Macadam's Rock	18 18/1(-50%)	(10) Macadam's Rock 18/1, Latest win at Dundalk in January. Twelfth of 15 in handicap (12/1) at Listowel (8f, good) 18 days ago. No real trace of his best form in two runs on turf this summer but not dismissed.
14th	6 14th (6) (10/1 +29%) Chrismoltisanti	10 10/1(+29%)	(6) Chrismoltisanti 10/1, 11/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, bit below form eleventh of 21 in handicap at the Curragh (6.3f, good) 15 days ago. Not a bad return to action in a competitive Curragh handicap two weeks ago; each-way claim.

LTO Selection:

Both AMANIRENAS's wins have been over this course and distance, on good ground. A winner when rated 67 last July, she lost form subsequently but was a comfortable winner here last week and while she carries a fixed 7lb penalty (and runs from her correct rating), her same rider claims an extra 3lb today. Fastman has run well twice here recently and has obvious claims, although dropping a furlong isn't ideal. Storm Eric is an all-weather winner who might not have been suited by soft ground at Cork. He should be better suited by both this surface and today's extra furlong, and competes from just 1lb higher than his winning Dundalk rating.

A chance is taken on April's course second MAGGIE AND ME who had an excuse last time and could be dangerous if getting away on the front end. Amanirenas won readily here last week and should go well under the penalty. John McConnell's Fastman, another with recent course form, completes the shortlist.

Preference is for top-weight FASTMAN who has suffered two narrow defeats in better handicaps over 1m here and deserves a change of luck

17:45 Leopardstown Handicap 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:50 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (3/1 +63%) Swiss Pride	3 3/1(+63%)	(1) Swiss Pride 3/1, 6-time C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 7/2, bit below form fourth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 40 days ago, not ideally placed. Others preferred. Multiple C&D winner; drop into Class 6 a big plus but stall 12 isn't.
2	6 2nd (6) (8/1 +20%) Alfred Cove	8 8/1(+20%)	(6) Alfred Cove 8/1, Off the mark in 7-runner handicap at Brighton (5.3f, good to firm) 23 days ago, always holding on. This looks more competitive but he ought to go well again nonetheless. Off the mark at Brighton last month on 17th start; 3lb rise shouldn't prevent a big run.
3	9 3rd (9) (22/1 -10%) Port Noir	22 22/1(-10%)	(9) Port Noir 22/1, Latest win here in May. 9/2, seventh of 10 in handicap at Chepstow (6.1f, good to firm) 12 days ago, slowly away. Claims on best form. Two good runs were followed by a lesser effort 12 days ago; revival needed.
4	11 4th (11) (7.5/1 +85%) Fristel	7.5 7.5/1(+85%)	(11) Fristel 7.5/1, Remains a maiden after 20 Flat runs. 28/1, ninth of 13 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, firm) 8 days ago, would have benefited from stronger handling. Blinkers on 1st time. Others more persuasive. Exposed maiden who hasn't progressed from early promise; now tried blinkered.
5th	4 5th (4) (3.33/1 -33%) Big Bard	3.33 3.33/1(-33%)	(4) Big Bard 3.33/1, 2 wins from 4 runs this year. 10/11, didn't need to improve to win 6-runner handicap at Brighton (6f, good) 50 days ago. 3 lb lower now and is one for shortlist. Chasing a hat-trick and he has a lower mark to exploit back on AW.
6th	5 6th (5) (10/1 -67%) Howyoulikemenow	10 10/1(-67%)	(5) Howyoulikemenow 10/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 28/1, sixth of 11 in maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 17 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Should have more to offer. Unexposed 3yo; shaped well on debut but less good since; headgear on for h'cap debut.
7th	12 7th (12) (33/1 +0%) Miss Connaisseur	33 33/1(+0%)	(12) Miss Connaisseur 33/1, Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. 150/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Southwell (15.8f, good) 29 days ago. Poor on the Flat, creditable on last Flat outing. Plenty to find on form. Exposed low-grade maiden; easy enough to take on.
8th	10 8th (10) (9/1 +25%) Miss Moonshine	9 9/1(+25%)	(10) Miss Moonshine 9/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in February. 66/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. C&D winner off this mark in Feb; struggled on turf this summer; revival on the cards.
9th	8 9th (8) (28/1 -40%) Firenze Rosa	28 28/1(-40%)	(8) Firenze Rosa 28/1, Fourth of 7 in handicap (9/2) at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) 35 days ago. Others more appealing. 0-8 on AW but has run well over C&D; in fair form on turf this year; each-way shout.
10th	3 10th (3) (18/1 -13%) First Company	18 18/1(-13%)	(3) First Company 18/1, One win from 26 Flat runs. Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. 4/1, 4½ lengths seventh of 8 to Port Noir in handicap at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) 23 days ago. Something to find on form. Hard to win with but he went close on his penultimate start; usually worth taking on.
11th	2 11th (2) (5.5/1 +21%) Aces Wild	5.5 5.5/1(+21%)	(2) Aces Wild 5.5/1, Lightly-raced winner. 11/2, career best when winning 8-runner maiden at Dundalk (6f), driven out. Off 167 days. First run for yard after leaving John McConnell. Market check advised. Dundalk maiden winner in Jan (6f); sold for 8,000euros in Feb; considered on stable debut.

LTO Selection:

Aces Wild broke his maiden at the fifth time of asking at Dundalk in January and warrants a second look on his return to handicap company. However, a tentative vote is given to HOWYOULIKEMENOW, who makes her handicap debut in first-tme cheekpieces. She drops in trip following a disappointing run over 7f at Wolverhampton earlier this month and is taken to improve, while recent turf winner Alfred Cove is another to consider off 3lb higher.

BIG BARD finds himself 3 lb lower than when scoring at Brighton last month and gets the nod in a tricky-looking opener. Red Alert and Alfred Cove head the list of dangers.

Several in-form sprinters on show but her debut effort suggests HOWYOULIKEMENOW could have been let into handicaps lightly.

17:50 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (20/1 +20%) Fabreze	20 20/1(+20%)	(4) Fabreze 20/1, Point winner in April but she hasn't made much of an impact in 5 starts under Rules, and a significant step forward will be needed now tried in cheekpieces if she's emerge on top here. Irish point winner in April and made fairly encouraging stable debut last week.
2	2 2nd (2) (3/1 +14%) Ma Belle Noire	3 3/1(+14%)	(2) Ma Belle Noire 3/1, Showed ability in bumpers and placed on 4 of her half-a-dozen starts in this sphere. Looked rather awkward under pressure when third in first-time cheekpieces upped to 3m at Taunton (soft) but that was still a creditable effort and dropping back in trip here looks a good move. 0-6 over hurdles but placed in her last three handicaps; likely contender again.
3	5 3rd (5) (9/1 -29%) Mrs Kinsella	9 9/1(-29%)	(5) Mrs Kinsella 9/1, Decent effort when third at Hexham in April and, following 2 lesser efforts, she raised her game when hitting the crossbar at Worcester (2½m, good) on penultimate start. However, recent Southwell display was poor to put it mildly. Claims if judged on last month's Worcester second but ran very poorly ten days ago.
4	6 4th (6) (11/1 -22%) Born To Please	11 11/1(-22%)	(6) Born To Please 11/1, Sole success from 22 hurdles starts was gained here back in 2019 but, to her credit, she has finished runner-up on 3 of her last 5 starts in this sphere, including when narrowly failing at Stratford (16.3f, soft) in April. Well held on the Flat recently but she's a player back hurdling. Well beaten on the Flat this month but finished well to go close on latest hurdle start.
5th	1 5th (1) (40/1 -60%) Flora Paget	40 40/1(-60%)	(1) Flora Paget 40/1, First piece of worthwhile form when third in an 8-runner Huntingdon novice (20.7f, good to soft) in April, albeit she never looked like laying a glove on the first 2. Improvement needed now that she makes the switch to handicap company. Improved form when placed at big odds in Huntingdon novice; handicap debut today.
6th	3 6th (3) (3.5/1 +13%) Chancer Dancer	3.5 3.5/1(+13%)	(3) Chancer Dancer 3.5/1, Irish raider who produced by far her best effort to date when finding just one too good in a big-field Hexham handicap (2½m, good) earlier this month. 2 lb nudge easy to swallow and likely to be on the premises once again. Placed in two big-field handicaps this spring (2m1f/2m4f) and must be considered here.
7th	9 7th (9) (22/1 +33%) Dancing Dani	22 22/1(+33%)	(9) Dancing Dani 22/1, Modest maiden hurdler who was runner-up at Ffos Las on the second of her 3 starts over fences. However, absent since October and she's essentially opposable back in this sphere. Sports first-time cheekpieces. Second in chase in October but off since lesser effort later than month; cheekpieces added.
8th	10 8th (10) (10/1 -11%) Indelible Spin	10 10/1(-11%)	(10) Indelible Spin 10/1, Fair third in 7-runner Huntingdon maiden (15.8f, good) last month, which represented a step forward compared to her previous efforts in this sphere. Moving up in trip for this hurdles debut could be a good thing and she's worth a second look. Just a modest third in a maiden last month but makes handicap debut from a lowly mark.
9th	7 9th (7) (50/1 -317%) Burrows Treat	50 50/1(-317%)	(7) Burrows Treat 50/1, Looked in need of experience in a bumper and well held on sole completed start over hurdles, which was her latest appearance back in November 2021. Probably best watched on handicap debut. Makes handicap debut after very long layoff; yard's other one has much more obvious claims.
10th	8 10th (8) (2.5/1 +0%) Tango Arumba	2.5 2.5/1(+0%)	(8) Tango Arumba 2.5/1, Irish point winner who made a winning bumper debut at Newton Abbot last June. Showed more than in her 4 previous attempts over hurdles following a wind op here (23.3f, soft) last month and possibilities if able to build on that back down in trip with cheekpieces enlisted. Ran much better than 25l defeat might suggest here last month; drops back from 2m7f today.

LTO Selection:

With cheekpieces applied for the first time, the Sheila Lewis-trained FABREZE could be the one. A point winner at Tralee in April, that experience ought to stand her in good stead, while a recent spin at Worcester should have blown away the cobwebs. Ma Belle Noire and Chancer Dancer look set to play a part in proceedings, while Indelible Spin can't be ruled out from the foot of the handicap.

A chance is taken on TANGO ARUMBA, who was bang there before giving way between the final two flights upped to 23.3f here last time. Eased 3 lb since and with both this drop back in trip and the addition of cheekpieces potentially positive factors, she could be about to take a step forward. Chancer Dancer will be a big threat if backing up her latest effort and, for all that she doesn't appear entirely straightforward, Ma Belle Noire is also shortlisted.

Placed in two big-field handicaps this spring, Irish-raider CHANCER DANCER is taken to open her hurdling account at the eighth attempt.

18:00 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:10 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 7f - 29 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (50/1 +0%) Witch Hunter	50 50/1(+0%)	(2) Witch Hunter 50/1, Career-best effort when second in a good-quality minor event at Newcastle returned to 6f in April. Habit of missing the break isn't ideal but he's shaped as though in top form both starts since and this straight track will suit him. In good form on AW in recent times; surprise if he broke turf duck in this top handicap.
2	15 2nd (15) (7/1 +13%) Croupier	7 7/1(+13%)	(15) Croupier 7/1, Improved to win at Windsor in September and back on the up when signing off with further success at Chelmsford on final outing last season. Seemed to get bogged down in the Lincoln bur he tanked along when regaining the winning thread at York last month. 3 lb rise very fair. Suited by good or quicker; useful record when getting his conditions at 7f and 1m; claims.
3	21 3rd (21) (16/1 +0%) Northern Express	16 16/1(+0%)	(21) Northern Express 16/1, Consistent sort who confirmed the encouragement of his reappearance when landing a 15-runner event at Thirsk, always doing enough. Cracking third at York since and he's a most likeable type, but doesn't appear to have anything in hand of his current mark. Good 4th over C&D last July; step forward over 1m of late; likely needs more back at 7f.
4	24 4th (24) (25/1 -39%) Spangled Mac	25 25/1(-39%)	(24) Spangled Mac 25/1, Most progressive in handicaps last year, completing 4-timer at Yarmouth in July. Continued the good work since upon being reassessed, better than the result when last seen at Meydan in February. Off since but represents a successful mark. Tongue tie off. Five wins at up to 7f in 2022; this race is more competitive than he's used to.
5th	27 5th (27) (28/1 +44%) Spanish Star	28 28/1(+44%)	(27) Spanish Star 28/1, Caught the eye on return at Newbury and confirmed promise of that run when adding to his tally at Goodwood (6f) in May. Hammered home fact he's in the form of his life for latest success over 7f at Epsom and he's a credit to connections. Better than ever when Epsom winner latest (7f); defeats here have come in lesser races.
6th	8 6th (8) (40/1 +0%) Bopedro	40 40/1(+0%)	(8) Bopedro 40/1, Irish Cambridgeshire winner in 2021 who struck in 1m Newmarket handicap in April. Stuck to his task when second at York a month ago and this stiffer track will play to his strengths. Suited by big-field handicaps at 7f and 1m; improvement needed on overall handicap form.
7th	20 7th (20) (50/1 +0%) Percy's Lad	50 50/1(+0%)	(20) Percy's Lad 50/1, Bounced back to form with a career best when scoring at Chester in August. Solid fourth at York on final outing last year and positives to glean from both outings at former track last month. Three wins for this yard in 2022 but looks too high in the weights for a race like this.
8th	13 8th (13) (80/1 -142%) Silent Film	80 80/1(-142%)	(13) Silent Film 80/1, Completed a hat-trick in winter of 2022 but suffered a heavy defeat in this race a year ago and patchy form since. That said, he was probably a shade unlucky not to win when last seen in Meydan in February. Since left Godolphin. Strong C&D form in September; unknown quantity for new yard after recent £120,000 sale.
9th	14 9th (14) (6.5/1 +35%) Biggles	6.5 6.5/1(+35%)	(14) Biggles 6.5/1, Most progressive last year, winning 5 times on different ground over 7f. Holding form extremely well, sticking to his task when best of the rest behind Rebel Territory over C&D latest and he's a must for the shortlist from the same mark. Role model in 7f handicaps; good 2nd over C&D in May; Ryan Moore up for first time.
10th	4 10th (4) (9/1 +50%) Vafortino	9 9/1(+50%)	(4) Vafortino 9/1, Victoria Cup winner over C&D in May 2022 and added to tally at Goodwood (1m) in September. Continued the good work with a trio of placed efforts this term (including trying to win here again last month) but rider no longer able to claim. Won big C&D handicap last May; mid-division in this after; needs more than latest 3rd.
11th	25 11th (25) (50/1 +38%) Tylos	50 50/1(+38%)	(25) Tylos 50/1, Career best when ploughing through the mud to win easily at Leicester (7f, heavy) in April but that was a 4-runner race and he was readily brushed aside in the Victoria Cup. Wide-margin 7f winner in April (heavy); well held over C&D since; high in the weights now.
12th	1 12th (1) (40/1 +39%) Gorak	40 40/1(+39%)	(1) Gorak 40/1, Kept busy for this yard and suddenly thriving, landing a 9-runner handicap at Haydock in May and he excelled himself when fourth of 6 in Group 3 back company back there 12 days ago. Inflated mark to deal with as a result. Wrecked handicap mark with close 4th in Group 3 latest; now 22lb higher than May win.
13th	22 13th (22) (50/1 +50%) Great Max	50 50/1(+50%)	(22) Great Max 50/1, Useful performer for Michael O'Callaghan last year. Positive start for new stable when 5¼ lengths fourth of 10 to Jimi Hendrix in Spring Cup at Newbury (1m) but recoiled from that in a big way at Newmarket since. Drops back in trip. Third in 7f Chesham at this meeting as 2yo; mixed since, including for new yard in 2023.
14th	11 14th (11) (33/1 -106%) Spirit Of Light	33 33/1(-106%)	(11) Spirit Of Light 33/1, It's now 19 starts since his last win in 2021 but he arrives in good nick, short of room briefly but keeping on nicely for fourth over 6f at York last month. Versatile regarding trip and same mark here. Down the field in both C&D handicaps; useful effort over 7f in April; not dismissed.
15th	6 15th (6) (7/1 +36%) Montassib	7 7/1(+36%)	(6) Montassib 7/1, Low-mileage 5-y-o who was progressive last year (fifth in this race from 5 lb lower) and better than ever when justifying strong support at Newmarket a month ago. Up 4 lb but he's in expert hands and his limit may not have been reached. Beaten favourite when creditable 5th here in 2022; good Newmarket win in May; can improve.
16th	18 16th (18) (18/1 -29%) Lir Speciale	18 18/1(-29%)	(18) Lir Speciale 18/1, Progressive 3-y-o who picked up where he left off when a ready winner of 6-runner handicap at Kempton in May. Up 7 lb in a better race but ceiling not yet reached and he's in top hands. Progressive 4yo; dual turf winner at 6f; won in good style on AW in May (7f); on the rise.
17th	23 17th (23) (40/1 -43%) Ropey Guest	40 40/1(-43%)	(23) Ropey Guest 40/1, Regular in this race and down in grade, he outclassed the opposition in 9-runner handicap at Goodwood last month. Hit with a 7lb rise, which may well anchor him. Recent winner who often distinguishes himself in top 7f handicaps, 2nd in this last year.
18th	16 18th (16) (50/1 +0%) Toimy Son	50 50/1(+0%)	(16) Toimy Son 50/1, Listed winner over 7f in France for Yann Barberot last spring but hasn't shown enough in his 3 outings for current yard this spring to suggest he'll play a prominent role here. That said, blinkers fitted for the first time and Oisin Murphy takes over so there's some cause for optimism. Won 7f Listed in France last May; has not yet come up to scratch in Britain; headgear on.
19th	19 19th (19) (25/1 -39%) Baradar	25 25/1(-39%)	(19) Baradar 25/1, Back to form with a bang for new yard when winning 7f Doncaster handicap (heavy) last November. Travelled well long way when third of 22 in Lincoln there on reappearance and he was a pretty big eye-catcher in the Victoria Cup over C&D (tongue tied), forced to switch. Very interesting. Best on soft and heavy; winning debut for yard (7f); down the field over C&D in May.
20th	7 20th (7) (18/1 -29%) Totally Charming	18 18/1(-29%)	(7) Totally Charming 18/1, One of the most progressive handicappers around last season and shaped well enough to think he may have even more to offer in 2023 when seventh of 27 in Irish Lincoln on reappearance. Strong in the betting and wasn't ideally placed in the Victoria Cup over C&D last month. Did not do himself justice in 2 big handicaps here but talented and has nice prize in him.
21st	26 21st (26) (22/1 +67%) The Gatekeeper	22 22/1(+67%)	(26) The Gatekeeper 22/1, Missed 2022 but this prominent racer has made up for lost time this spring, winning at Newcastle and at Newmarket. Shade disappointing at latter venue last time and no easy task dominating this field. Missed 2022; two 7f wins this year but latest 6th leaves him with something to prove.
22nd	10 22nd (10) (40/1 -43%) Warrior Brave	40 40/1(-43%)	(10) Warrior Brave 40/1, Cashed in on a falling mark in 14-runner contest at Listowel and better than even when following up at Fairyhouse 6 days later (both 6f). Tactically versatile but this may not be the race to try 7f for the first time. Back to form at about 6f in Ireland this month; much bigger question here in first 7f run.
23rd	28 23rd (28) (14/1 -27%) Rhoscolyn	14 14/1(-27%)	(28) Rhoscolyn 14/1, Smart handicapper at best who is on a lengthy losing run but his mark has eased and better for return when tenth in last month's Victoria Cup over C&D. Bit disappointing at Epsom 3 weeks ago but that steadily-run race was against him and this environment much more suitable. Below best in 2023; obvious weights chance off 10lb lower than when 3rd in this last year.
24th	5 24th (5) (16/1 -33%) Kingdom Come	16 16/1(-33%)	(5) Kingdom Come 16/1, Highly progressive 4-y-o who completed a 7f Kempton AW hat-trick in impressive style in April. Seemed to find 1m testing his stamina at Newbury last month but that run augurs well for his prospects on turf returned to 7f. Big player. Highly progressive at 7f on AW; not at his best upped to 1m latest; interesting contender.
25th	9 25th (9) (33/1 +18%) Accidental Agent	33 33/1(+18%)	(9) Accidental Agent 33/1, Queen Anne winner in his prime and his second to Vafortino in last year's Victoria Cup shows he's still capable of really smart handicap performances. Shaped quite well on reappearance but brushed aside here last month. Fine record here and a very good 2nd off 8lb higher in big C&D handicap last May.
26th	17 26th (17) (8/1 -14%) Unforgotten	8 8/1(-14%)	(17) Unforgotten 8/1, Low-mileage 5-y-o who landed back-to-back 1m Lingfield handicaps in February. Seemed unsuited by the track on his turf debut at Newmarket but confirmed he's as effective on grass when third at Newbury a month ago. Sparingly raced; progressive AW form; creditable 3rd in second turf run (1m); more to come.
27th	29 27th (29) (66/1 +34%) Redarna	66 66/1(+34%)	(29) Redarna 66/1, Thirteen-time winner who hit the frame 4 times in a row during the middle of last season. Won on last season's reappearance from 2 lb lower but some training performance to land a handicap of this nature from 8 months off. C&D winner; made a winning return last April but this reappearance could hardly be tougher.
28th	12 28th (12) (66/1 -32%) Documenting	66 66/1(-32%)	(12) Documenting 66/1, Dual winner last term who is in the veteran stage of his career but nothing wrong with both comeback runs this spring. 1 lb above last successful mark but probably vulnerable to anything with scope. Still capable of useful 7f form over C&D; drying ground a help; could go well at a price.
29th	3 29th (3) (33/1 -18%) Rhythm Master	33 33/1(-18%)	(3) Rhythm Master 33/1, Gelded and better than ever in a re-fitted visor when making all at Newcastle a year ago. Sound return to action when second at Kempton in March and this classy sort was fourth in the Jersey on his previous C&D outing. Fourth in the Jersey here in 2021; had few chances in handicaps; needs new skills today.

LTO Selection:

Many will fancy their chances in what looks a typically wide-open renewal, so only a tentative vote can go to BARADAR. George Boughey's gelding was arguably an unfortunate third in the Lincoln having been positioned on the wrong side of the track, and was luckless once again over this C&D in the Victoria Cup last month after being slowly away and short of room at a crucial stage. Biggles, who finished in front of the selection in second that day, has to be considered from an unchanged mark, along with the progressive Croupier. Second in this off 3lb lower last year, the loveable Ropey Guest could outrun his lengthy odds and makes each-way appeal. Montassib and Vafortino must also enter the reckoning, while Rhoscolyn finds himself on a workable mark judged on last season's exploits and should not be underestimated either.

Any number to consider, with BARADAR topping the shortlist having shaped with a lot of promise in a brace of good-quality handicaps this term, latterly in the Victoria Cup when forced to switch. Biggles was an excellent second in that aforementioned race over C&D and he seems sure to give it a good go, with low-mileage 4-y-o Kingdom Come capable of a bigger performance and highly respected also.

This can go to MONTASSIB who didn't have this race go his way last June but can now add to his recent Newmarket win.

18:10 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:15 Leopardstown Handicap 8f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	4 1st (4) (8/1 +68%) Overheer	8 8/1(+68%)	(4) Overheer 8/1, C&D winner. Respectable seventh of 12 in handicap at Tipperary (9f, good to firm, 11/2). Off 10 months. Given a chance by the handicapper but hard to know if he'll be tuned up. Three wins up to 1m1f; only four runs last year; has to return to form on comeback.
2	8 2nd (8) (6.5/1 -189%) Cnodian	6.5 6.5/1(-189%)	(8) Cnodian 6.5/1, Didn't need to improve to win 14-runner handicap at Limerick (6.7f, good to soft, 5/2) 8 days ago, driven out. Remains fairly treated and worth a chance to follow up. Got run of the race from a flag start at Limerick last time; this tougher off 5lb higher.
3	11 3rd (11) (12/1 -20%) Rio Largo	12 12/1(-20%)	(11) Rio Largo 12/1, Winner at Gowran in April. Bit below form ninth of 16 in handicap (11/1) at Gowran (7f, good to soft) 30 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Went up 11lb for winning over 7f at Gowran and not as good next time; down 3lb now a help.
4	12 4th (12) (3.5/1 +0%) Zero Fighter	3.5 3.5/1(+0%)	(12) Zero Fighter 3.5/1, Career best when winning 11-runner maiden claimer at Roscommon (7.4f, good to soft, 10/3) 31 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Should go well again. Showed improved form to win a Roscommon claimer last time; can be in the mix again.
5th	10 5th (10) (4/1 +64%) One Boss	4 4/1(+64%)	(10) One Boss 4/1, Fifth of 8 in handicap (11/1) at Sligo (10.4f, good to soft) 37 days ago. Back down in trip. Stable having good spell. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Merits consideration. Some decent runs as a 2yo, including here but not as good this term; cheekpieces on.
6th	1 6th (1) (7/1 -40%) Benavente	7 7/1(-40%)	(1) Benavente 7/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. 16/1, seventh of 17 in handicap at this C&D (good) 14 days ago, left poorly placed. Can make more of an impact if things drop right. Placed thrice on AW in spring; not a bad run from a long way back over C&D last time.
7th	2 7th (2) (11/1 -57%) Church Mountain	11 11/1(-57%)	(2) Church Mountain 11/1, 10/1, bit below form tenth of 16 in handicap at Navan (8f, good). Off 10 months. First run for yard after leaving Denis Hogan. Worth monitoring in the betting. Three-time winner is still 5lb above his last winning mark but could run well on return.
8th	9 8th (9) (9/1 +59%) Long Count	9 9/1(+59%)	(9) Long Count 9/1, 28/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Naas (8f, good to firm) 32 days ago. Yard having good spell. Others have achieved more. Maiden hasn't been beaten far on recent starts but needs more; 4lb lower a help.
9th	6 9th (6) (20/1 -25%) Hale Bopp	20 20/1(-25%)	(6) Hale Bopp 20/1, 125/1, last of 12 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f) 90 days ago. Back down in trip. Hard to make a solid case for. Not at his best on AW last few starts; mark is dropping but others still preferred.
10th	3 10th (3) (50/1 -79%) Diamond Union	50 50/1(-79%)	(3) Diamond Union 50/1, 12/1 and blinkered for 1st time, below form seventh of 14 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (18.3f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Has work to do. Soundly beaten on AW last few starts and doesn't make much appeal.
11th	5 11th (5) (16/1 +27%) Relevant Range	16 16/1(+27%)	(5) Relevant Range 16/1, Winner at Dundalk in March. Fourteenth of 20 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good to soft, 25/1) 27 days ago. Others more persuasive. Dundalk maiden winner was below form in a Curragh handicap last time and needs more.
12th	7 12th (7) (22/1 +73%) The Blue Panther	22 22/1(+73%)	(7) The Blue Panther 22/1, Below form ninth of 18 in handicap (25/1) at the Curragh (7f, heavy). Off 8 months. First run for yard after leaving Michael Mulvany. Plenty to prove. Record of 3-40 on turf for former yard; likely best watched on comeback.
13th	13 13th (13) (66/1 -32%) Jim's Cracker	66 66/1(-32%)	(13) Jim's Cracker 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable second of 5 in nursery (5/2) at Musselburgh (8f, good). Off 10 months. First run for yard after leaving K. R. Burke. Must improve. Two solid runs in lowly nurseries when last seen in UK; gelded since; new yard.

LTO Selection:

BENAVENTE ran very well in a more competitive handicap over course and distance recently. An eye-catcher on career debut in a hot 2020 maiden, he has yet to place in six turf runs but is well suited to a mile and stayed on well late on here recently, having raced keenly. He has dropped 2lb and this looks winnable. Cnodian got the rub of the green when rain arrived and the stalls were taken away at Limerick recently and while just 5lb higher, would prefer easy ground and has a largely exposed profile. Zero Fighter is an unexposed three-year-old but steps in in grade having won an ordinary Roscommon claimer last month. Fellow three-year-old Jim's Cracker stayed a mile as a juvenile and is probably best watched on reappearance at this same distance.

CNODIAN impressed with the way she travelled when scoring at Limerick 8 days ago and she's still well handicapped on past efforts, so she gets the nod ahead of Zero Fighter, another last-time-out winner. Benavente is another one to consider.

Though it was only a claimer that he won last time, ZERO FIGHTER looks an improving 3yo and can follow up with Colin Keane aboard.

18:15 Leopardstown Handicap 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:25 Lingfield Stakes (Class 5) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (0.53/1 +34%) El Bodon	0.53 0.53/1(+34%)	(2) El Bodon 0.53/1, Promising type. Second of 7 in minor event (5/2) at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) on debut 29 days ago, not knocked about. Should have more to offer and he's the one to beat. Good 2nd at Yarmouth on debut; open to plenty of improvement; the one to beat.
2	1 2nd (1) (3.5/1 +83%) Commander Of Life	3.5 3.5/1(+83%)	(1) Commander Of Life 3.5/1, Once-raced maiden. Eighth of 10 in maiden at Leicester (6f, good, 28/1) on debut 23 days ago. Will need to step up on that considerably if he's to make an impact here. 28-1 when down the field on last month's Leicester debut (6f, good to firm); more required.
3	9 3rd (9) (66/1 +0%) Trevor	66 66/1(+0%)	(9) Trevor 66/1, Once-raced maiden. Tenth of 11 in minor event (33/1) at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) on debut 27 days ago. Easy enough to look elsewhere. Dropped right away in a good 6f novice at Goodwood four weeks ago.
4	11 4th (11) (18/1 -125%) Jakima	18 18/1(-125%)	(11) Jakima 18/1, Foaled April 30. Kodiac filly. Half-sister to useful French 1m/9f winner Turea. Represents a top yard and the market should be revealing. Half-sister to a useful winner out of a Listed winner; drawn widest; may need further.
5th	7 5th (7) (10/1 -150%) Quantum Force	10 10/1(-150%)	(7) Quantum Force 10/1, Foaled March 20. £65,000 yearling, Land Force colt. Half-brother to 6f/7f winner Global Acclamation and 5f-1m winner Aussie Rocks. Plenty to like on paper for yard that is no stranger to success with 2-y-o newcomers. £65,000 half-brother to two winners; powerful stable; check the betting.
6th	10 6th (10) (40/1 -300%) Flemish	40 40/1(-300%)	(10) Flemish 40/1, Foaled March 22. Awtaad filly. Half-sister to numerous winners, including high-class 5f/6f winner G Force and smart 1m-1¼m winner Laajooj. Dam 5f winner (including at 2 yrs). Worth a peek in the betting. Half-sister to 13 winners, incl top-class G Force; yard have modest strike-rate with 2yos.
7th	5 7th (5) (14/1 +0%) Miggy Magic	14 14/1(+0%)	(5) Miggy Magic 14/1, Foaled January 21. €110,000 yearling, Dark Angel colt. Closely related to useful winner up to 6f Royal Mehmas and half-brother to 3 winners, including very smart winner up to 6f Big Time Baby. One to note in the betting. 110,000euros colt with a smart pedigree; strong paper claims but yard's 2yos fairly quiet.
8th	4 8th (4) (22/1 +67%) Irrelevant	22 22/1(+67%)	(4) Irrelevant 22/1, Once-raced maiden. Ninth of 10 in maiden (28/1) at Newbury (6f, good) on debut 34 days ago. Probably more one for nurseries further down the line. Dropped away to be beaten 13l at Newbury on last month's debut; plenty more required.
9th	8 9th (8) (20/1 -100%) Tactical Control	20 20/1(-100%)	(8) Tactical Control 20/1, £78,000 yearling. Half-brother to several winners, including useful 7f-8.3f winner George William and 7f/7.5f winner Bengal Bay. Dam 1m winner. Yard's newcomers usually better for a run but market check advised all the same. £78,000 half-brother to 4 winners; dam a useful 1m winner; one to note in the betting.
10th	3 10th (3) (40/1 -21%) Havana Touch	40 40/1(-21%)	(3) Havana Touch 40/1, Foaled February 14. 18,000 gns yearling, Havana Grey gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including 2-y-o 6f winner Gaallib and 5f-6f winner The Hulk. Dam 6f winner (including at 2 yrs). Entitled to come on for the run. 18,000gns half-brother to three winners; drawn wide for debut and likely best watched.
11th	6 11th (6) (200/1 -33%) Mighty Pearl	200 200/1(-33%)	(6) Mighty Pearl 200/1, Once-raced maiden. 100/1, eighth of 9 in minor event at Bath (5.7f, firm) on debut 13 days ago. Readily passed over. 100-1 and offered little when eighth of nine at Bath 13 days ago (5.5f, firm).

LTO Selection:

EL BODON made a pleasing start to his racing career when filling the runner-up spot at Yarmouth last month. A half-brother to Listed winner Pillow Talk, Jane Chapple-Hyam's 150,000gns purchase likely has more to offer and he rates the one to beat with that experience under his belt. The unraced Jakima is fairly well-related and can give the selection plenty to think about, while fellow debutant Quantum Force completes the shortlist.

Several of the newcomers are appealing on paper but EL BODON was a promising second on debut at Yarmouth and can put that experience to good use here. The winner of that race wasn't beaten far in the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot on Tuesday, which augurs well. Of the newcomers, Quantum Force could be the pick, though Tactical Control, Jakima and Miggy Magic (in that order of preference) are other likely-looking types.

Some interesting newcomers on show but EL BODON looked promising at Yarmouth and he can put that experience to good use.

18:25 Lingfield Stakes (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:35 Uttoxeter Selling Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (1.1/1 +20%) Supposedtobe	1.1 1.1/1(+20%)	(4) Supposedtobe 1.1/1, Fair winner at 10f on Flat. Back on track for his new yard when sixth of 11 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (16.8f, good) 20 days ago. Holds good claims. Bettered disappointing stable bow when sixth in recent Down Royal maiden; big player here.
2	5 2nd (5) (2.5/1 +38%) What Will Be	2.5 2.5/1(+38%)	(5) What Will Be 2.5/1, Fair hurdler. Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, fair fourth of 7 in Flat handicap at Chelmsford City (14f) 49 days ago. Much respected switched to hurdles in first-time blinkers. Badly out of form over hurdles last season but won on the AW in April; tricky to weigh up.
3	2 3rd (2) (2.25/1 -50%) Gold In Doha	2.25 2.25/1(-50%)	(2) Gold In Doha 2.25/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Good second of 8 in novice hurdle (11/2) at Fontwell (17.7f, good) 7 months ago on his final run for Harry Fry. Needs to back it up for his new stable now. Second in Fontwell novice for Harry Fry in November; makes stable debut here.
4	3 4th (3) (50/1 +24%) Numero Uno	50 50/1(+24%)	(3) Numero Uno 50/1, Won at Taunton in April 2021 (sole start for Dr Richard Newland) but well beaten for new stable (including in points). Can only watch. Struggled off lowly marks in handicap hurdles last year and in points this spring.

LTO Selection:

VORASHANN struggled in some warm handicaps at the end of last year, but he's the clear pick at these weights and is taken to regain the winning thread down in class. Stablemate Gold In Doha has further scope to progress and is the main danger, with Supposedtobe fancied to chase the pair home. What Will Be and Numero Uno will need more if they're to figure.

Most of these arrive with question marks against them so Irish raider SUPPOSEDTOBE looks the way to go on the back of his good Down Royal sixth. What Will Be rates the chief threat reverted to this sphere.

The one with least to prove is SUPPOSEDTOBE, who ran quite well in a Down Royal maiden three weeks ago.

18:35 Uttoxeter Selling Hurdle (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:50 Leopardstown Handicap 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (4/1 +0%) Semblance Of Order	4 4/1(+0%)	(5) Semblance Of Order 4/1, Winner at Sligo in April. 20/1, very good second of 15 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, good) 26 days ago. Blinkers replace cheekpieces and looks well treated up just 1 lb. Fine Curragh run; effective over this trip and blinkers are tried; one of the ones to beat.
2	7 2nd (7) (10/1 +60%) Encosta	10 10/1(+60%)	(7) Encosta 10/1, Winner at Down Royal in September. 14/1, last of 11 in handicap at Naas (8f, good to firm) 32 days ago. SHould step up on that. No show in a Naas handicap first time and needs to step up but capable on last year's form.
3	4 3rd (4) (4/1 +20%) Dawn Session	4 4/1(+20%)	(4) Dawn Session 4/1, Career best when winning 13-runner maiden at Gowran (9.4f, good, 3/1) 17 days ago, keeping on well. Drop in trip not sure to suit for handicap debut. 83 looks a fair mark although did not look last time as though he wanted a shorter trip.
4	6 4th (6) (10/1 +29%) City Exile	10 10/1(+29%)	(6) City Exile 10/1, Good third of 11 in maiden (8/1) at Tipperary (7.5f, good) 23 days ago, running on. Blinkers on first time. Makes handicap debut. Third over just short of this trip at Tipperary; blinkers now fitted and place claims.
5th	2 5th (2) (5/1 -25%) Hero Blues	5 5/1(-25%)	(2) Hero Blues 5/1, Much improved when winning 14-runner maiden at Fairyhouse (7f, good to firm) 13 days ago, well on top finish. Makes handicap debut and there's more come, particularly over 1m. Fairly handicapped but the step up to 1m should suit and more improvement is likely.
6th	8 6th (8) (16/1 -45%) Ninth Life	16 16/1(-45%)	(8) Ninth Life 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 12/1, good fourth of 10 in maiden at Cork (8f, good) 36 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Open to improvement and one of two for the stable here with similar chances.
7th	10 7th (10) (16/1 +20%) Slieve Binnian	16 16/1(+20%)	(10) Slieve Binnian 16/1, Career best when winning 11-runner nursery at Dundalk (8f, 10/11), soon clear. 12 lb higher now on return to action. Bolted up in a Dundalk nursery when last seen in November; big run would not surprise.
8th	1 8th (1) (8/1 -100%) National Emblem	8 8/1(-100%)	(1) National Emblem 8/1, Promising individual. Sixth of 11 in handicap at Naas (8f, good to firm, 5/1) 32 days ago, hampered. Open to progress. A bit disappointing on his return to action at Naas last month and capable of much better.
9th	9 9th (9) (5.5/1 -10%) Mere Accountant	5.5 5.5/1(-10%)	(9) Mere Accountant 5.5/1, Good fourth of 11 in handicap (7/1) at Naas (8f, good to firm) 32 days ago, never nearer. Visor on first time and mark is workable. Form of her two runs at Cork and Naas ties in favourably with a couple of these.
10th	3 10th (3) (25/1 -25%) Cosmic Invasion	25 25/1(-25%)	(3) Cosmic Invasion 25/1, Third of 5 in minor event (10/1) at Listowel (8f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Makes handicap debut and mark asks for more. Third in a conditions event at Listowel; down 5lb and no surprise should she run well.

LTO Selection:

This is a minefield for punters. Andy Oliver's SEMBLANCE OF ORDER is a gritty competitor who keeps running his race and he is just 1lb higher after getting to within a head of his stablemate in a good handicap at the Curragh last month. He gets first-time blinkers, while National Emblem's maiden success at Gowran Park last summer has been well franked. He made his seasonal reappearance, and handicap debut, in a slightly higher grade at Naas last month and is entitled to come on from that sixth-placed finish. He has been dropped 2lb by the handicapper and Scott McCullagh claims 3lb. Hero Blues has to enter the equation after running on well to land a Fairyhouse maiden just under a fortnight ago. Slieve Binnian is markedly up in class, but was impressive in winning by a wide margin at Dundalk in November. Dawn Session won his maiden over further at Gowran Park which will help his cause if this turns into a battle.

SEMBLANCE OF ORDER is more exposed than some of these but last month's runner-up effort at the Curragh was a career-best effort and a 1 lb higher mark could turn out to be lenient. National Emblem has a bigger performance in him and he's a threat, along with Mere Accountant.

No horse is on more of an upward curve than SEMBLANCE OF ORDER after a narrow failure in a good Curragh handicap last time

18:50 Leopardstown Handicap 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (4/1 +27%) Mr Fayez	4 4/1(+27%)	(8) Mr Fayez 4/1, Remains a maiden after 25 Flat runs. Shaped as if still in form when runner-up at Brighton last time but he's clearly tough to win with. Exposed maiden; usually runs his race but this sharp 5f might prove an inadequate test.
2	2 2nd (2) (2.5/1 +38%) Therehegoes	2.5 2.5/1(+38%)	(2) Therehegoes 2.5/1, Latest win at Windsor in June. Shaped as if still in form when third of 11 in handicap (6/1) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 3 days ago. Likely to be on the premises again. Two wins this year and another good run on Monday; leading contender.
3	3 3rd (3) (7.5/1 +6%) Suanni	7.5 7.5/1(+6%)	(3) Suanni 7.5/1, 15/2, seventh of 9 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) 7 days ago. Not easy to make a case for based on recent efforts, although had an excuse on latest. Down in weights but badly out of sorts so far this year; too much to prove.
4	1 4th (1) (2/1 +27%) Big Time Maybe	2 2/1(+27%)	(1) Big Time Maybe 2/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win at Brighton in May. Good second of 6 in handicap at Brighton (6f, good to firm, 9/1) 9 days ago. In fine form of late and should take all the beating. Two wins last month, including C&D; held form since; leading contender.
5th	7 5th (7) (8.5/1 -42%) Perfect Symphony	8.5 8.5/1(-42%)	(7) Perfect Symphony 8.5/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in April. 11/4, creditable 2¼ lengths second of 8 to Big Time Maybe in handicap at this C&D (AW) 40 days ago. Should give another good account. Sprung 66-1 surprise over C&D in April; second here twice since; each-way claims again.
6th	6 6th (6) (18/1 -13%) Hey Ho Let's Go	18 18/1(-13%)	(6) Hey Ho Let's Go 18/1, 3-time C&D winner. Fifth of 6 in handicap (33/1) at this C&D (AW) 16 days ago. Struggling for form lately. Should be well treated but he's not fired on all cylinders this year; enough to prove.

LTO Selection:

MR FAYEZ has been knocking on the door of late and rates the one to beat following a fair second at Brighton earlier this month in classified stakes company. The gelded son of Ajaya is taken to get the better of the equally consistent Perfect Symphony, who retains the mark as when he filled the runner-up spot over C&D last time out. Therehegoes is another to bear in mind following a decent third at Wolverhampton on Monday.

BIG TIME MAYBE has been in terrific form lately and his latest second at Brighton has been boosted by the winner since, so he's a confident choice to make all at the possible expense of Perfect Symphony, who he beat over C&D in May. Therehegoes can also get involved if he's not caught wide from stall 7.

Big Time Maybe can go well but this looks to present the veteran STORM MELODY with a suitable opportunity.

19:00 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:10 Uttoxeter Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (2.75/1 +31%) No No Maestro	2.75 2.75/1(+31%)	(2) No No Maestro 2.75/1, Three-time chase winner (also successful over hurdles) last summer and resumed from a 7-month break with an encouraging effort when second of 9 back in this sphere at Worcester (23f, good to soft). It'll be a concern if conditions are testing but the dry forecast offers hope in that regard. Dual course winner; ran well in defeat last month after a break; wants good ground.
2	3 2nd (3) (2.75/1 +54%) Gats And Co	2.75 2.75/1(+54%)	(3) Gats And Co 2.75/1, Really got his act together in 2022, winning 4 staying handicap chases on the bounce. Below par since but the handicapper is showing mercy (now 2 lb below last winning mark) and he could have a part to play. Bumped into revitalised opponent when second last time and is another 2lb lower now.
3	1 3rd (1) (2.5/1 +29%) Biowavego	2.5 2.5/1(+29%)	(1) Biowavego 2.5/1, Winner of a maiden hurdle here last summer and bounced back following a couple of tame efforts when landing a Warwick handicap (25f, good to firm) last time. 4 lb higher now switched to fences and, with conditions no problem (has won on heavy), he will be a threat if his jumping passes the test. Bounced back to form with hurdle win last month; now makes his chasing debut.
4	5 4th (5) (4/1 +56%) Fairlawn Flyer	4 4/1(+56%)	(5) Fairlawn Flyer 4/1, Made it 4-4 over fences here when landing a 23.8f Ffos Las handicap (heavy) in first-time cheekpieces in December. However, appears to have lost his way since and it's probably best to look elsewhere. Fortunate when winning in December and has been out of sorts this year.
5th	6 5th (6) (12/1 +40%) Rust To Riches	12 12/1(+40%)	(6) Rust To Riches 12/1, Off the mark between the flags last month but he hasn't shown a great deal under Rules since. Hopes pinned on the first-time blinkers sparking improvement. Point winner; ran okay in good hunter chase in May but pulled up on recent handicap debut.

LTO Selection:

POTTLERATH has justified favouritism at Worcester, Warwick and Bangor, and he is sure to have his supporters again. Matt Sheppard's representative can continue on his merry way, even though he is 17lb higher than when his winning spree began and he faces some in-form opponents, not least Warwick scorer Biowavego, who now embarks on a chasing career. No No Maestro and Gats And Co both found only one too strong on their latest outings and have place claims again.

Testing conditions would be a worry for NO NO MAESTRO but, in the hope that the ground isn't too slow, he could be the answer on the back of an encouraging reappearance spin at Worcester last month. Pottlerath needs a personal-best in order to complete the four-timer but he's seriously considered all the same, while Biowavego will be a threat if taking to fences at the first attempt and Gats And Co is dangerous to discount.

Thriving 8yo POTTLERATH, who has taken his form to a whole new level in recent weeks and is now bidding for his fourth win in a row.

19:10 Uttoxeter Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:20 Leopardstown Handicap 9f - 22 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	16 1st (16) (3.2/1 +20%) Everylittlestep	3.2 3.2/1(+20%)	(16) Everylittlestep 3.2/1, Creditable fourth of 13 in handicap at Gowran (8f, good to soft, 2/1) 30 days ago, no extra final 100 yds. Merits consideration. Good run at Gowran; stays further and the champion jockey booked; a lot to like.
2	18 2nd (18) (50/1 +24%) Init Together	50 50/1(+24%)	(18) Init Together 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. 200/1, sixteenth of 17 in maiden at Gowran (9.6f, heavy) 65 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code. Makes handicap debut. Little to recommend over hurdles or in three Flat runs for this stable; makesno appeal.
3	14 3rd (14) (8/1 -14%) Rampage	8 8/1(-14%)	(14) Rampage 8/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, good third of 14 in handicap (10/1) at this C&D (good) 7 days ago. Can open his account if in the same form. Runner-up here; one of two good chances for the stable although the draw could be better.
4	17 4th (17) (12/1 +76%) Gloves Off	12 12/1(+76%)	(17) Gloves Off 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 6/1, twelfth of 15 in handicap at this course (8f, good) 14 days ago, racing off the pace and never a threat. Remains early days at least. Little to recommend in three maidens and a handicap so pretty hard to fancy.
5th	15 5th (15) (12/1 +45%) Selective Power	12 12/1(+45%)	(15) Selective Power 12/1, 10/1, creditable third of 17 in handicap at Gowran (9.4f, soft) 43 days ago, no extra last ½f. This slightly lesser test may help. Good run at Gowran; should stay if he settles although the draw could hardly be worse.
6th	6 6th (6) (18/1 +28%) Shining Aitch	18 18/1(+28%)	(6) Shining Aitch 18/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Tongue strap on for 1st time, second of 17 in handicap (25/1) at Navan (10f, good to soft) 11 days ago, faring best of those held up. Touched off in a 1m2f handicap at Navan; well drawn here and a big chance if he can repeat.
7th	8 7th (8) (8/1 +11%) Skontonovski	8 8/1(+11%)	(8) Skontonovski 8/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. 14/1, creditable third of 15 in handicap at this C&D (good) 7 days ago, never nearer. Can make presence felt. Third in a similar C&D handicap last week and surprising if he was not thereabouts.
8th	11 8th (11) (20/1 -82%) Mr Mills	20 20/1(-82%)	(11) Mr Mills 20/1, Winner at Dundalk in December. Creditable fourth of 13 in handicap back at that venue (12f, 2/1) in January. Absent since and market best guide returning from 5 months off. This shorter trip probably suits and not out of it if fit enough after five months off.
9th	7 9th (7) (14/1 +44%) Patrick Street	14 14/1(+44%)	(7) Patrick Street 14/1, Visored for 1st time, respectable fifth of 15 in handicap at Roscommon (7.4f, good to soft, 14/1) 31 days ago. Up in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Needs a couple of these to falter. Fair run over 7f at Roscommon last time; tongue-tie and cheekpieces back on tonight.
10th	23 10th (23) (12/1 +0%) Together Aclaim	12 12/1(+0%)	(23) Together Aclaim 12/1, Remains a maiden after 20 Flat runs. Respectable fourth of 15 in handicap (16/1) at this C&D (good) 7 days ago, nearest finish. Not out of things with a run. Reserve 1. First reserve; 0 from 20 but would have claims on his good fourth over C&D last week.
11th	20 11th (20) (10/1 +50%) Wrist Art	10 10/1(+50%)	(20) Wrist Art 10/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, creditable fifth of 13 in handicap at Gowran (8f, good to soft, 6/1) 30 days ago, fading final 1f on the back of 7 months off. Entitled to be sharper now. Should strip fitter from Gowran and might run a big race although could be better drawn.
12th	10 12th (10) (28/1 -75%) Lasting Peace	28 28/1(-75%)	(10) Lasting Peace 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 8/1, last of 6 in handicap at this course (12f, heavy) 46 days ago. Down in trip. Must improve. Step up to 1m4f here last month did not suit; still unexposed but others preferred.
13th	1 13th (1) (22/1 -38%) Coolree	22 22/1(-38%)	(1) Coolree 22/1, 14/1, creditable third of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (1m) in January, driven 3f out and keeping on. No forlorn hope back from 5 months off. Solid effort over 1m at Dundalk in January and could go well off 2lb lower after a break.
14th	19 14th (19) (6/1 +50%) Reverberation	6 6/1(+50%)	(19) Reverberation 6/1, Course winner. Good second of 15 in handicap (10/1) at this C&D (good) 7 days ago, leading briefly well inside final 1f and keeping on. Losing run tempers enthusiasm but not entirely ruled out from career-low mark. Came agonisingly close to ending a lengthy losing run over C&D last week; consistent.
15th	13 15th (13) (100/1 -150%) Our Matilda	100 100/1(-150%)	(13) Our Matilda 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 13 in maiden (100/1) at Galway (7f, good to soft). Off 11 months. Up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Needs a couple of these to falter. Opening mark of 53 is probably workable but best watched here in first-time cheekpieces.
16th	9 16th (9) (22/1 -57%) Smaoineamh Sile	22 22/1(-57%)	(9) Smaoineamh Sile 22/1, C&D winner (took this last year). Below form seventh of 14 in handicap at this C&D (good, 13/2) 7 days ago, possibly needing the run on the back of 7 months off. Likely to be sharper here and worth noting she's operating 2 lb below last winning mark. Didn't run badly in a similar handicap over C&D last week; horrific draw though.
17th	5 17th (5) (80/1 -142%) Everyhouronthehour	80 80/1(-142%)	(5) Everyhouronthehour 80/1, Tenth of 13 in handicap (12/1) at Dundalk (10.7f) in February, beaten long way out. 4-month break needs to have perked him up ahead of this. Hasn't been burning it up on his most recent visits to Dundalk; others preferred.
18th	22 18th (22) (33/1 +0%) Not Even Maybe	33 33/1(+0%)	(22) Not Even Maybe 33/1, Bit below form fourth of 10 in handicap (11/2) at Listowel (8f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Needs a couple of these to falter. Unable to match her best on her last three starts; cheekpieces tried but others preferred.
19th	2 19th (2) (100/1 -100%) Cannes Do	100 100/1(-100%)	(2) Cannes Do 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 14 in maiden (300/1) at Fairyhouse (7f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Open to improvement. Stable among the winners and has a possible each-way shout on her handicap debut.
20th	21 20th (21) (16/1 +68%) Kirikiriroa	16 16/1(+68%)	(21) Kirikiriroa 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 18/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, ninth of 13 in handicap at Gowran (8f, good to soft) 50 days ago. Yard having good spell. Visored for 1st time. Visor replaces cheekpieces here but hard to recommend on what she has done.
21st	3 21st (3) (100/1 -100%) Prince Of Peace	100 100/1(-100%)	(3) Prince Of Peace 100/1, 80/1, last of 18 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, soft) 52 days ago. Back up in trip. Soundly beaten in two Flat handicaps this year and makes little appeal.
22nd	4 22nd (4) (66/1 -32%) River Derwent	66 66/1(-32%)	(4) River Derwent 66/1, Course winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. Fifteenth of 18 in handicap at Fairyhouse (10f, good, 50/1) 21 days ago. Has barely beaten a horse in five starts this year and impossible to fancy.

LTO Selection:

Tom McCourt's SHINING AITCH was only collared in the final strides of a 1m2f handicap at Navan and is clearly on a competitive mark. His last victory in Wolverhampton in October 2021 came off 12lb higher. McCourt's Rampage lost out by a head and a nose in a thrilling finish to a C&D handicap last week and the same pilot, James Ryan, is on board again. Reverberation is threatening another victory. Skontonovski stayed on for third over C&D. He is likely to be coming home stronger than most. Atbay could enjoy this extra distance after running on for fourth over 1m at Listowel, while Colin Keane is an eye-catching booking for Everylittlestep.

RAMPAGE has been given a chance by the assessor and ran his best race for present connections when edged out late on in a C&D handicap 7 days ago. Operating from the same mark, he gets the vote to shed the maiden tag. Last year's winner Smaoineamh Sile has fallen to a handy mark and is feared with a reappearance run under her belt. Atbay and Everylittlestep are a couple of others fancied to feature.

The one to beat though could be ATBAY(nap) after being dropped a couple for good runs at Roscommon and Listowel and with a good draw

19:20 Leopardstown Handicap 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:30 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (4.5/1 +10%) Kimnkate	4.5 4.5/1(+10%)	(4) Kimnkate 4.5/1, Good fourth of 12 in handicap (18/1) at Chelmsford City (7f) 14 days ago, nearest finish. Blinkers on 1st time. Worthy of interest. 0-8 but she's on a reduced mark and could be in the mix back up in trip.
2	6 2nd (6) (3.5/1 -27%) Double Down	3.5 3.5/1(-27%)	(6) Double Down 3.5/1, Good third of 9 in handicap (7/2) at this C&D (AW) 12 days ago, suited by way race developed. Expected to be bang there. 0-9 but he finished well to go close over C&D last time; key player off unchanged mark.
3	1 3rd (1) (2.5/1 +50%) Chalk Mountain	2.5 2.5/1(+50%)	(1) Chalk Mountain 2.5/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in April. 7/2, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (7.6f, good to firm) 19 days ago, slowly away. One to consider. Won on Tapeta (7f) in April but has not matched that form in two runs since; bit to prove.
4	5 4th (5) (12/1 -243%) No News	12 12/1(-243%)	(5) No News 12/1, Very good second of 13 in handicap (14/1) at Kempton (7f) 43 days ago, clear of rest. 0-10 but he went close at Kempton (7f) last time and is respected back up in trip.
5th	3 5th (3) (6.5/1 +41%) Eight Mile	6.5 6.5/1(+41%)	(3) Eight Mile 6.5/1, C&D winner. Winner here in March. Thirteenth of 15 in handicap (12/1) at Redcar (7f, good to soft) 31 days ago. Return to this track could help. C&D winner in March and he had an excuse at Redcar last time; dangerous back at this track.
6th	7 6th (7) (7/1 +0%) Daisy Roots	7 7/1(+0%)	(7) Daisy Roots 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 22/1, excellent fourth of 11 in handicap at this course (7f, AW) 16 days ago. Should give another good account. Fair fourth over 7f here last time but not sure this step back up in trip will suit.
7th	2 7th (2) (7/1 +30%) Rhythm And Tyne	7 7/1(+30%)	(2) Rhythm And Tyne 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 7 in handicap at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to firm, 20/1) 14 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Blinkered for 1st time. Something to prove. Five-race maiden who needs a transformation on this drop back to 1m; first-time blinkers.

LTO Selection:

No News has been much improved since a gelding operation and after a Yarmouth third, he went one better at Kempton. He has been raised 3lb and the winner has done little for the form since, so he is passed over in favour of DOUBLE DOWN, who got going too late but still managed to finish third over C&D earlier this month. Able to compete off the same rating now, he can break through. Kimnkate took a step in the right direction at Chelmsford, while Chalk Mountain tries a mile for the first time and can be keen.

NO NEWS bumped into a progressive rival at Kempton last time and this race doesn't look as strong, so he gets the nod ahead of Double Down, who ran with credit over C&D 12 days ago. Kimnkate is another one to consider.

Preference is for DOUBLE DOWN, who went close from a wide draw over C&D 12 days ago and is a key player off an unchanged mark.

19:30 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:40 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (2.25/1 +55%) Mothill	2.25 2.25/1(+55%)	(3) Mothill 2.25/1, Arrives in good nick, second of 6 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (19.2f, good to soft) 43 days ago, sticking to task. Can go well again. Second to progressive rivals on last two starts and still unexposed over this sort of trip.
2	7 2nd (7) (9/1 +10%) Mcgowan's Pass	9 9/1(+10%)	(7) Mcgowan's Pass 9/1, 7/1, creditable third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (16.9f, good to soft) 68 days ago. It's now 14 runs since his last win in 2020, however. Long in the tooth now but ended last season with two good runs; slow ground would suit.
3	2 3rd (2) (2.25/1 +55%) Captain Tom Cat	2.25 2.25/1(+55%)	(2) Captain Tom Cat 2.25/1, Course winner. Eighth of 12 in handicap chase (7/1) at this course (20f, good to soft) 25 days ago, going off too hard. Switches to hurdles and holds good claims at these weights. Not a good as he was over fences but still useful; looks interesting off lower hurdle mark.
4	6 4th (6) (9/1 -13%) Montgomery	9 9/1(-13%)	(6) Montgomery 9/1, Fontwell debut hurdles winner before very good fourth of 6 in novice hurdle at Wetherby (19.7f, good) 127 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to more progress. Player. Very unexposed 6yo who won on hurdle debut in October; can improve in handicaps.
5th	4 5th (4) (7.5/1 +25%) Salley Gardens	7.5 7.5/1(+25%)	(4) Salley Gardens 7.5/1, Failed to build on reappearance promise when third of 6 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (21f, good to firm) 29 days ago. Still needs considering. Very encouraging third last month, after a layoff; race not run to suit on latest outing.
6th	5 6th (5) (4.5/1 -64%) Blue Shark	4.5 4.5/1(-64%)	(5) Blue Shark 4.5/1, Made it 6-7 with a career best in 7-runner handicap hurdle (4/1) at Southwell (20.4f, good) 38 days ago. Up another 6 lb but merits serious consideration in his current mood. Scored at Southwell last month and is now 6-8 in handicaps; further progress possible.

LTO Selection:

Stepping up from 2m has been the making of BLUE SHARK and he registered his sixth success from his last seven starts when digging deep at Southwell. Jonjo O'Neill's charge tends not to win by far so the handicapper may not have caught up with him just yet. Mothill went close at Fontwell, while Shallow River's narrow Market Rasen defeat signalled a welcome return to form. Captain Tom Cat is well treated in this sphere compared to his chase rating and is also noted.

A few with chances but BLUE SHARK made it six victories from his last seven outings at Southwell last month and is hard to side against. Handicap debutant Montgomery and the in-form Mothill rate the chief threats and can chase home Jonjo O'Neill's prolific winner in that order.

The pick is MOTHILL (nap), who was close second to a dual subsequent winner last month and may still have untapped potential over 2m4f.

19:40 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:50 Leopardstown Maiden 13f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	12 1st (12) (4/1 +0%) Waltham	4 4/1(+0%)	(12) Waltham 4/1, Roaring Lion colt. Half-brother to useful winner up to 9f Petricor. Fine pedigree and respected connections; trip will suit so needs a market check.
2	5 2nd (5) (4.5/1 +25%) King Leodegrance	4.5 4.5/1(+25%)	(5) King Leodegrance 4.5/1, Twice-raced colt. Blinkered for 1st time, second of 5 in maiden at Tipperary (12.4f, good to soft, 11/4) 63 days ago. Big player. Showed much more last time when runner-up at Tipperary over this trip behind a smart type.
3	13 3rd (13) (5/1 +44%) Eziva	5 5/1(+44%)	(13) Eziva 5/1, Once-raced filly. 4/1, fourth of 9 in maiden at the Curragh (10f, good) on debut 25 days ago. Up in trip, stable in good form and she's likely to improve. Ran with promise on debut at the Curragh over 1m2f; is bred to appreciate this longer trip.
4	3 4th (3) (7.5/1 +32%) Catani Gardens	7.5 7.5/1(+32%)	(3) Catani Gardens 7.5/1, Once-raced colt. Eighth of 12 in maiden (7/1) at the Curragh (10f, good) on debut 26 days ago. Up in trip and he's open to progress. Was 4.5l behind Dubawi Delight on debut but should get closer to that rival today.
5th	7 5th (7) (4.5/1 +25%) Open To Question	4.5 4.5/1(+25%)	(7) Open To Question 4.5/1, Promising sort. 20/1, fourth of 12 in maiden at the Curragh (10f, good) on debut 26 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Up in trip and should progress. Just 1l behind Dubawi Delight at the Curragh over 1m2f; should have improved from that.
6th	10 6th (10) (7.5/1 +38%) Teorie	7.5 7.5/1(+38%)	(10) Teorie 7.5/1, Promising sort. 16/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, second of 13 in maiden at Tipperary (12.5f, good) 23 days ago. Needs considering. Better run at Tipperary last time; cheekpieces left off today but still strong contender.
7th	1 7th (1) (11/1 +8%) Balnarring Beach	11 11/1(+8%)	(1) Balnarring Beach 11/1, 195,000 gns foal, Sea The Stars gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 7f winner Ship of Dreams and 6f winner Woodford General, both useful. Dam unraced. Yard also saddles Catani Gardens. A 180,000gns vendor buyback as a yearling; one of two runners for yard; check market.
8th	8 8th (8) (33/1 -50%) Red Special	33 33/1(-50%)	(8) Red Special 33/1, Once-raced gelding. Visored, sixth of 12 in maiden at the Curragh (10f, good, 16/1) on debut 26 days ago, nearest finish. Up in trip and open to improvement. Has 3.25l to find with Dubawi Delight on debut form but should have improved since.
9th	9 9th (9) (50/1 -25%) Savigny	50 50/1(-25%)	(9) Savigny 50/1, Thrice-raced gelding. 16/1, sixth of 13 in maiden at Gowran (9.4f, good) 17 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Best run came over 1m2f at Dundalk on second start but was well below that level at Gowran.
10th	6 10th (6) (125/1 -150%) Market House	125 125/1(-150%)	(6) Market House 125/1, Twice-raced gelding. Thirteenth of 14 in maiden (50/1) at Dundalk (7f), hampered. Off 6 months. Significantly up in trip. Well beaten in a pair of 7f Dundalk maidens over the winter; has to improve significantly.
11th	4 11th (4) (11/1 -267%) Dubawi Delight	11 11/1(-267%)	(4) Dubawi Delight 11/1, Twice-raced gelding. 18/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, second of 12 in maiden at the Curragh (10f, good) 26 days ago, no match for winner. Up in trip. Yard having good spell. Beaten 3.75l by a smart sort over 1m2f last time; go close if seeing this trip out.
12th	11 12th (11) (80/1 -264%) Vista Baby	80 80/1(-264%)	(11) Vista Baby 80/1, Twice-raced gelding. Eighth of 11 in maiden at Sligo (10.4f, good to soft, 12/1) 37 days ago, met some trouble. Up in trip. Similar efforts on both starts in maidens when beaten 11l and will need to improve plenty.

LTO Selection:

KING LEODEGRANCE experienced a similar trip when second in Tipperary and the winner followed up in Naas to strengthen the form. There should be plenty more to come from Aidan O'Brien's colt. Dubawi Delight is regally bred being by Dubawi out of a multiple Group 1-winning mare and he showed marked improvement on his second start (and first time on better ground) when chasing home the winner at the Curragh. The horses that sandwiched him in first and third both won on their next starts. Teorie put in good late work for second over a slightly shorter trip in Tipperary, while Balnarring Beach and Waltham are newcomers to check in the betting.

OPEN TO QUESTION is one of four of these who contested the maiden at the Curragh won by Trustyourinstinct (winner again since) last month, and it was an eye-catching effort given that he came from further back than the three (including the runner-up Dubawi Delight) that finished in front of him. He gets the nod with improvement on the cards now upped in trip. King Leodegran is second choice ahead of Teorie and the filly Eziva, while Balnarring Beach and Waltham are likely-looking newcomers.

OPEN TO QUESTION was only 1l behind Dubawi Delight on his debut at the Curragh and is open to further improvement.

19:50 Leopardstown Maiden 13f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:00 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (4.5/1 -35%) Aljari	4.5 4.5/1(-35%)	(2) Aljari 4.5/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2020. 7/2, creditable second of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f), no match for winner. Off 157 days. Considered. On downgrade but handicapped accordingly; repeat of latest effort would give him claims.
2	7 2nd (7) (1.38/1 +77%) Sharp Power	1.38 1.38/1(+77%)	(7) Sharp Power 1.38/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fifth of 8 in handicap at Goodwood (7f, heavy, 12/1) 47 days ago. Not completely dismissed. Similar form in 4 starts; improvement required to win but still early days.
3	3 3rd (3) (8/1 -78%) Gobi Sunset	8 8/1(-78%)	(3) Gobi Sunset 8/1, Twenty three runs since last win in 2021. 14/1, last of 6 in handicap at Carlisle (7.8f, good) 31 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Well short of his best on last five starts; others come here with less to prove.
4	1 4th (1) (6/1 +14%) Shades Of Summer	6 6/1(+14%)	(1) Shades Of Summer 6/1, Latest win at Chelmsford City in April. Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm, 13/2) 14 days ago. Should give her running again but others look better treated. Three Chelmsford wins (6f-7f); drop back into a Class 5 a plus; one to consider.
5th	8 5th (8) (20/1 -122%) Prince Nabeel	20 20/1(-122%)	(8) Prince Nabeel 20/1, 11/2, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (7f). Off 120 days. Could make presence felt if ready to go after a break. Consistent maiden; likely to run well but might find something stronger once again.
6th	10 6th (10) (7.5/1 -25%) Protest Rally	7.5 7.5/1(-25%)	(10) Protest Rally 7.5/1, Winning handicap debut at Southwell in May. Creditable second of 10 in handicap (9/2) at Nottingham (6.1f, good to firm) 23 days ago. Could get back to winning ways returned to AW. Improved in 6f handicaps the last twice; perhaps not straightforward; 7f can help.
7th	6 7th (6) (9/1 -13%) Icy Dip	9 9/1(-13%)	(6) Icy Dip 9/1, Latest win at Kempton in April. Tenth of 13 in handicap (6/1) at Newmarket (8f, good) 35 days ago, left poorly placed. Not one to write off back on polytrack. Too free and ran poorly on turf latest; two Kempton wins beforehand; still unexposed on AW.
8th	4 8th (4) (40/1 -100%) Cephalus	40 40/1(-100%)	(4) Cephalus 40/1, 100/1, last of 12 in handicap at Sandown (10f, good) 28 days ago. Down in trip. Hard to fancy. Two heavy defeats for new yard last month; may need more weight off his back.
9th	5 9th (5) (100/1 -203%) Iconic Knight	100 100/1(-203%)	(5) Iconic Knight 100/1, Last of 8 in handicap at Chepstow (7.1f, good to firm, 25/1) 12 days ago. Others more persuasive. Low-key return at Chepstow 12 days ago; not easily recommended on the back of that.
10th	9 10th (9) (50/1 -355%) Superluminal	50 50/1(-355%)	(9) Superluminal 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Second of 9 in minor event at Windsor (8.1f, soft, 50/1) 52 days ago. Makes handicap debut. More required. Remote 2nd behind a useful sort at Windsor last time; opening mark looks stiff enough.

LTO Selection:

SHARP POWER seems quite nicely treated on what he showed in maiden/novice company as a juvenile, and there was encouragement to take from his comeback fifth on his handicap debut at Goodwood. It may be that he is happiest on an artificial surface and he gets the nod at the chief expense of Icy Dip, who should also relish the return to the all-weather after struggling at Newmarket. There is more to come from Protest Rally, while Aljari and Shades Of Summer are a couple more of interest.

PROTEST RALLY did well (caught wide) to make a winning handicap debut at Southwell and he ran well in defeat at Nottingham since, so he gets the nod ahead of Icy Dip, who should also benefit from a return to AW. Aljari also merits respect.

Shades Of Summer can go well back down in grade but ICY DIP will appreciate the return to Polytrack and is marginally preferred.

20:00 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:10 Uttoxeter Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (2.75/1 +0%) Arbennig	2.75 2.75/1(+0%)	(6) Arbennig 2.75/1, Opened account in a Fakenham handicap last May and reappearance third at Ludlow was pretty encouraging. Failed to build on that next time but now 2 lb lower and he's in with a shout. Back from layoff with two respectable runs this spring and probably won't be far away.
2	7 2nd (7) (4.5/1 +50%) Lonimoss Bareliere	4.5 4.5/1(+50%)	(7) Lonimoss Bareliere 4.5/1, Good second in a Southwell handicap chase (15.8f, good to soft) in March but has failed to back that up since and record stands at 0-19 over jumps. Good second at Southwell but this 25-race maiden has an unappealing overall profile.
3	2 3rd (2) (1.62/1 +7%) Somewhat Cloudy	1.62 1.62/1(+7%)	(2) Somewhat Cloudy 1.62/1, In good form over hurdles prior to making a winning chase bow at Market Rasen (17f, soft) in March. Creditable efforts in defeat at Wetherby and Perth since and should make her presence felt if subsequent wind op helps eke out a bit more. Won on chasing debut in March and both subsequent runs were very respectable; good chance.
4	4 4th (4) (4/1 +56%) Glan Y Gors	4 4/1(+56%)	(4) Glan Y Gors 4/1, Hit the target off 2 lb higher at Cartmel last July and, though rather hit-and-miss since, he should at least be ready to roll following a couple of spins on the Flat. Not discounted. Recent Flat form is uninspiring but he won a chase off 2lb higher last year; not ruled out.
5th	3 5th (3) (12/1 +64%) Kalyptra	12 12/1(+64%)	(3) Kalyptra 12/1, Fair efforts initially over hurdles but hasn't made an impact for several different yards since going down the handicap route, including on chase debut at Worcester. 0-8 under rules for six different trainers; pulled up when 33-1 for stable/chase debut.

LTO Selection:

Connections of Duke Of Luckley turn to a first-time visor following his disappointing run over 2m4f at Huntingdon in April, and he can take advantage of a drop in trip. He is now rated 5lb below his last winning mark, but SOMEWHAT CLOUDY has been consistent of late and is fancied to get the better of the six-year-old. She has had wind surgery following a third-placed effort at Perth last month. Arbennig rates best of the rest.

If able to cut out the early mistakes that put him on the back foot last time, ARBENNIG will be a serious player off a mark 6 lb below that off which he opened his chase account last May. Duke of Luckley hasn't gone on from his debut success in this sphere but it wouldn't be the biggest of surprises were he to bounce back now tried in more severe headgear. The mare Somewhat Cloudy is best of the rest.

Donald McCain's mare SOMEWHAT CLOUDY has made a pretty solid start to her chasing career this year and has a good opportunity here.

20:10 Uttoxeter Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:20 Leopardstown Maiden 15f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (5/1 +0%) Enniskerry	5 5/1(+0%)	(5) Enniskerry 5/1, 28/1, pulled up in Drinmore Novices' Chase at Fairyhouse (19.8f, heavy) won by Mighty Potter, possibly amiss. Off 6 months. Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code. Grade 3 chase winner was pulled up when last seen; be involved if ready enough.
2	7 2nd (7) (4.5/1 +25%) Mon Coeur	4.5 4.5/1(+25%)	(7) Mon Coeur 4.5/1, Twice-raced gelding on Flat. Fairly useful winner at 17f in bumpers. Second of 12 in minor event at Listowel (13f, good, 4/1) 18 days ago. The one to beat. Bumper winner has been twice runner-up on the Flat over shorter; this trip a help.
3	14 3rd (14) (6/1 -50%) Whatawit	6 6/1(-50%)	(14) Whatawit 6/1, Making GB/IRE Flat debut. Won 2-runner bumper at Ffos Las (15.8f, good) 26 days ago. Intriguing contender. Dual bumper winner, though last time was a mismatch; needs major respect from this UK yard.
4	1 4th (1) (8/1 +43%) A Piece Of Heaven	8 8/1(+43%)	(1) A Piece Of Heaven 8/1, Making GB/IRE Flat debut. 17¼ lengths fourth of 8 to A Dream To Share in Champion INH Flat Race (150/1) at Punchestown (16.3f, good to soft) 57 days ago. Placed twice in bumpers, including beaten only 17l in a Grade 1; could run well.
5th	16 5th (16) (1.25/1 +50%) Nikini	1.25 1.25/1(+50%)	(16) Nikini 1.25/1, Useful jumps winner. Once-raced mare on Flat. Useful winner at 20f over hurdles. 11/10, fourth of 11 in maiden at Sligo (13.2f, good to soft) on Flat debut 37 days ago. Should improve. Smart hurdles mare was a solid fourth on Flat debut (3rd won since); a player for top team.
6th	15 6th (15) (14/1 -180%) Bella Nebula	14 14/1(-180%)	(15) Bella Nebula 14/1, Fair filly. Eighth of 10 in maiden at Fontainebleau (10.9f, good, 28/10). Off 15 months. Significantly up in trip. First run for yard after leaving G. Hernon. Showed some abillity in two starts in France; worth a market check with top rider aboard.
7th	11 7th (11) (80/1 +0%) Saxe Coburg	80 80/1(+0%)	(11) Saxe Coburg 80/1, Shamardal gelding. Half-brother to 11f winner Come Back King and useful 1½m winner Royal Associate. Dam lightly-raced half-sister to smart 9.5f-2m winner Winterlude. Beautifully-bred but seems best watched on belated debut unless market support.
8th	10 8th (10) (300/1 -500%) Patrick Joseph	300 300/1(-500%)	(10) Patrick Joseph 300/1, Modest gelding. Remains a maiden after 30 Flat runs. 250/1, eleventh of 12 in minor event at Listowel (13f, good) 18 days ago. Maiden under all codes is rated only 37, so look elsewhere.
9th	17 9th (17) (50/1 -25%) Purple Mountain	50 50/1(-25%)	(17) Purple Mountain 50/1, Fairly useful jumps winner, making GB/IRE Flat debut. 150/1, seventh of 16 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.4f, good) 24 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Dual bumper and hurdle winner; back from a break last month; needs best form.
10th	8 10th (8) (150/1 +0%) Number Jack	150 150/1(+0%)	(8) Number Jack 150/1, Once-raced gelding. Seventh of 11 in maiden (33/1) at Bellewstown (12.1f, good) on debut. Off 14 months. Up in trip. Well beaten on debut last year and gelded since; no appeal.
11th	4 11th (4) (40/1 -100%) Elzaamsan	40 40/1(-100%)	(4) Elzaamsan 40/1, Fair gelding. Bit below form ninth of 15 in handicap (20/1) at Roscommon (12f, good to soft) 31 days ago. Back up in trip. Chance if rediscovering old form. Placed many times on AW; well held in a handicap after a break and needs more.
12th	13 12th (13) (300/1 -275%) Surviving Murmansk	300 300/1(-275%)	(13) Surviving Murmansk 300/1, Fair gelding. Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. Eighth of 10 in claimer at Limerick (11.5f, good to firm, 33/1) 8 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Soundly beaten in a claimer last time and has to find improvement.
13th	12 13th (12) (25/1 -25%) Summer Gale	25 25/1(-25%)	(12) Summer Gale 25/1, Thrice-raced gelding on Flat. Sixth of 20 in novice hurdle (3/1) at Punchestown (19.8f, good) 12 days ago. Trainer going well. Fair on the Flat, creditable on last Flat outing. Has shown some ability on Flat plus in bumpers and over hurdles; needs a bit more.
14th	2 14th (2) (12/1 +45%) Aussie Warrior	12 12/1(+45%)	(2) Aussie Warrior 12/1, Lightly-raced gelding on Flat. Fair winner at 16f over hurdles. Won 16-runner novice hurdle (16/1) at Roscommon (16.2f, good) 10 days ago, readily. Significantly up in trip. Recent maiden hurdle winner was placed on Flat in UK; can be a player.
15th	9 15th (9) (33/1 -175%) Pahlavi	33 33/1(-175%)	(9) Pahlavi 33/1, Thrice-raced gelding on Flat. 4/1, carried out in novice hurdle at Down Royal (16.8f, good) 20 days ago. Up in trip. Fair on the Flat, below form on last Flat run. Two good runs in maidens for former yard last August; fit from hurdling and can run well.
16th	3 16th (3) (300/1 -140%) Corbin	300 300/1(-140%)	(3) Corbin 300/1, Thrice-raced gelding on Flat. Ninth of 12 in minor event (200/1) at Listowel (13f, good) 18 days ago, slowly away. Rated only 51 and has plenty to find with many of these.
17th	6 17th (6) (80/1 +0%) Goodbye Someday	80 80/1(+0%)	(6) Goodbye Someday 80/1, Fairly useful jumps winner, making GB/IRE Flat debut. 40/1, seventh of 11 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (20f, good). Off 11 months. First run for yard after leaving John E. Kiely. Three-time hurdle winner has been off 11 months and seems best watched.

LTO Selection:

An intriguing contest. Sir Mark Prescott Bt sends over Whatawit from his stable in Britain and this five-year-old gelding couldn't be arriving in better form, following wide-margin victories at Huntingdon and in a match race at Ffos Las. It wouldn't be surprising to see him go very well, but MON COEUR has plenty of ability and ran as well as could be expected in second behind a horse with a triple-figure rating at Listowel. Nikini flopped in a staying maiden at Sligo in May, but is a very talented hurdler and could have a major say. Enniskerry hasn't been seen since December but, on his penultimate start, he won a Grade 3 novice chase at Roscommon. Aussie Warrior was tough off the front in a Roscommon maiden hurdle recently, while Sea The Stars filly Bella Nebula makes her debut for a shrewd stable.

WHATAWIT has won two of his three starts in bumpers this year and, a rare raider on these shores from the ultra-shrewd Sir Mark Prescott yard, he is very interesting indeed now switched to the Flat. Fellow bumper winner Mon Coeur has found just one too good on each of his two starts in this sphere and is greatly respected, while Nikini, a bumper/dual hurdles scorer, can build on her Flat debut at Sligo and also take a hand in the finish.

NIKINI is a decent NH mare and was a fine fourth in a Sligo maiden last time after being slowly away, so can score.

20:20 Leopardstown Maiden 15f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:30 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (4.5/1 -80%) Philos	4.5 4.5/1(-80%)	(7) Philos 4.5/1, Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 7/4) 30 days ago. Can make presence felt from 4 lb higher. Off the mark with a 1m4f win at Wolverhampton last month; key player again up 4lb.
2	8 2nd (8) (50/1 +50%) Mellow Mood	50 50/1(+50%)	(8) Mellow Mood 50/1, Looked quite limited as a juvenile and now up in trip for reappearance. Down the field in all four runs and needs improvement upped to 1m4f on her return.
3	1 3rd (1) (1/1 +67%) Royal Athena	1 1/1(+67%)	(1) Royal Athena 1/1, Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this C&D (AW, 16/1) 10 days ago, suited by emphasis on speed. Carries penalty but he's unexposed over middle distances and is expected to be bang there. Improved form upped to 1m4f when scoring over C&D ten days ago; respected under penalty.
4	6 4th (6) (16/1 +43%) La Espanola	16 16/1(+43%)	(6) La Espanola 16/1, Possibly unsuited by the conditions on reappearance when last of 6 in novice event at Epsom (8.5f, heavy, 33/1) 58 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Tongue strap on first time. Makes handicap debut. Goes up in trip on her handicap debut and she needs watching in market; tongue-tie added.
5th	5 5th (5) (2.75/1 -69%) Alex The Great	2.75 2.75/1(-69%)	(5) Alex The Great 2.75/1, Seventh of 9 in novice event at Windsor (8.1f, soft) 52 days ago. Significantly up in trip now handicapping, which will suit on breeding so he's one to consider, Unexposed and he looks a possible improver upped to 1m4f on handicap debut; watch market.
6th	4 6th (4) (25/1 +11%) Calleveryoneuknow	25 25/1(+11%)	(4) Calleveryoneuknow 25/1, Short of room but still disappointing when eighth of 9 in handicap at Haydock (10.2f, good to firm, 20/1) 27 days ago. Hood on first time. Has struggled in three of her four runs and has something to prove upped to 1m4f; hood on.
7th	3 7th (3) (12/1 -9%) Atwixaday	12 12/1(-9%)	(3) Atwixaday 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Bit below form third of 7 in handicap (25/1) at Bath (11.6f, good to firm) 36 days ago. More needed from current mark. Well held in all four runs and he needs a transformation back on AW.
8th	2 8th (2) (28/1 -56%) Deshi Girl	28 28/1(-56%)	(2) Deshi Girl 28/1, First run since leaving B. Seemar when eleventh of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, good to firm, 25/1) on UK debut 23 days ago. Cheekpieces on for first time and she has a lot to prove. Has generally struggled in her six runs and has plenty to prove on this step up to 1m4f.

LTO Selection:

ROYAL ATHENA posted a career-best performance when winning over course and distance 10 days ago, on what was her first attempt at this trip. Tom Ward's filly should continue to progress over middle distances and is fancied to shrug off a 6lb penalty. Recent Wolverhampton scorer Philos should remain competitive from a 4lb raised mark, while it would be no surprise were handicap debutant La Espanola to make an impact now pitched in at a moderate level.

ROYAL ATHENA produced a big career best on her first crack at this trip when successful here 10 days ago and a penalty won't stop a very bold follow-up bid. Fellow last-time-out scorer Philos is the obvious threat, with Alex The Great a potential improver tackling a more suitable trip.

This is a tight call between the two recent winners in Philos and ROYAL ATHENA but the vote goes to the latter.

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

20:40 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (4/1 -14%) Baby Jane	4 4/1(-14%)	(3) Baby Jane 4/1, Posted career best (from 4 lb out of the weights) when winning 10-runner handicap hurdle (17/2) over C&D (good to soft) 25 days ago, soon clear. Remains fairly treated and another bold bid anticipated. Off the mark with an emphatic win over C&D (good) and she's a big player again up 5lb.
2	5 2nd (5) (3.33/1 +45%) Jack The Farmer	3.33 3.33/1(+45%)	(5) Jack The Farmer 3.33/1, Remains a maiden after 17 NH runs but has made the frame in all 4 starts for Nigel Hawke, latest when creditable second in Huntingdon handicap (25.1f, good) 24 days ago. Warrants respect. 17-race maiden but he's been placed in all four runs for this yard; each-way claims again.
3	2 3rd (2) (4.5/1 +44%) Gamigin	4.5 4.5/1(+44%)	(2) Gamigin 4.5/1, Yet to score over hurdles but arrives on back of respectable fourth of 25 in handicap at Punchestown (19.6f, good) 11 days ago. Cheekpieces reapplied. Could be a player. Dual Flat winner but he's 0-15 over hurdles and has struggled in his five runs this year.
4	8 4th (8) (12/1 -50%) Mistertommyshelby	12 12/1(-50%)	(8) Mistertommyshelby 12/1, Little in the way of solid form to date and, back from lengthy absence, he finished well held at Warwick last month. Hard to recommend. Ten-race maiden with an unconvincing record and others are preferred.
5th	7 5th (7) (12/1 +40%) Here's Bingo	12 12/1(+40%)	(7) Here's Bingo 12/1, Long-standing maiden who was fit from points when third of 5 in Fontwell handicap hurdle (25.8f) 6 days ago. Makes limited appeal off current mark. 0-18 under rules and was a well-held third of five back over hurdles last week.
6th	6 6th (6) (6.5/1 -8%) Hatchet Jack	6.5 6.5/1(-8%)	(6) Hatchet Jack 6.5/1, Run with credit in both outings for Chris Gordon, latest when third of 12 in handicap hurdle (7/2) at Plumpton (25f, good to firm) 39 days ago. However, still looking for first success under Rules after 23 starts (is a point winner). Fair efforts back over hurdles in his last two starts but he's now 0-23 under rules.
7th	9 7th (9) (7/1 +30%) Tre A Peni	7 7/1(+30%)	(9) Tre A Peni 7/1, Posted a couple of solid placed efforts this term, latest when third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (23.9f, good) 26 days ago. Visor now added and can make presence felt. 2 lb out of the weights. Finished third over C&D and at Ffos Las last month; in the mix again in new headgear.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (6/1 +14%) The Gooner	6 6/1(+14%)	(1) The Gooner 6/1, Irish point winner who posted an encouraging fourth on handicap debut at Wetherby (3m) in January. Disappointed on quicker ground at Worcester latest but must enter calculations in first-time visor here. Still early days over hurdles but he needs more progress in first-time visor.

LTO Selection:

An emphatic winner over C&D last month, BABY JANE rates the one to beat and a 5lb raised mark for that success looks unlikely to hold her back. The fact she was only narrowly denied at Catterick in January last year off 2lb lower must make her of significant interest. Coconut Twist has been knocking on the door of late and is feared most, while Hatchet Jack completes the shortlist.

Preference is for BABY JANE, who got off the mark in decisive fashion here last month and remains feasibly treated. Coconut Twist and Gamigin are feared most.

The vote goes to BABY JANE, who was an emphatic winner over C&D last month and is open to more progress in staying handicaps.

20:40 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

21:00 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (3/1 +67%) Naasma	3 3/1(+67%)	(1) Naasma 3/1, 10/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Goodwood (9f, good to firm) 13 days ago, needing stiffer test. Can give a good account eased slightly in class. 0-7 but she went close over C&D on penultimate run and is only 1lb higher here; dangerous.
2	11 2nd (11) (9/1 +10%) Optik	9 9/1(+10%)	(11) Optik 9/1, Didn't achieve a great deal despite finishing second of 4 in novice event at Brighton (11.9f, good to firm) 9 days ago. Visor replaces blinkers. Remote second of four in a Brighton classified event last week and others are preferred.
3	6 3rd (6) (33/1 -65%) Zebra Star	33 33/1(-65%)	(6) Zebra Star 33/1, Cheekpieces on for first time, eighth of 10 in handicap (33/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 42 days ago. Back up in trip with hood on for the first time. Won at Yarmouth (7f) last September but she's been well held in all five runs since.
4	3 4th (3) (20/1 +20%) Control	20 20/1(+20%)	(3) Control 20/1, Cheekpieces on for first time, eleventh of 13 in handicap (14/1) at Windsor (10f, soft) 52 days ago. May have needed that first run in 6 months. Still a maiden after 12 starts and has been well held in last four runs; others preferred.
5th	5 5th (5) (2.5/1 +9%) Streetstorm	2.5 2.5/1(+9%)	(5) Streetstorm 2.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Very good second of 9 in handicap at this course (8f, AW, 7/1) 12 days ago, just failing having been short of room temporarily. Up in trip. Shortlist material. Finished well to go very close over 1m here last time; interesting contender upped in trip.
6th	9 6th (9) (6/1 -50%) Lady Bryanston	6 6/1(-50%)	(9) Lady Bryanston 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 16/1, good sixth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, good to firm) 23 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time and she needs to raise her game. Still lightly raced but she needs cheekpieces to make a difference on this return to AW.
7th	10 7th (10) (25/1 +0%) Flying Panther	25 25/1(+0%)	(10) Flying Panther 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 100/1, tenth of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford (10f) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time and this is an easier race. Has not finished closer than 7l to a winner in his five starts including at 1m2f last time.
8th	2 8th (2) (7/1 -75%) Brilliant Blue	7 7/1(-75%)	(2) Brilliant Blue 7/1, Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap (2/1) at Yarmouth (8f, good to firm) 29 days ago. Up in trip. Hood on first time and he's capable of a bold showing from this mark. 0-13 but he's been beaten less than two in last two runs and is respected back on AW.
9th	8 9th (8) (7.5/1 +25%) Ectocross	7.5 7.5/1(+25%)	(8) Ectocross 7.5/1, C&D winner in March. Ninth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, good to firm, 9/1) 23 days ago. Return to AW may prompt a better showing. C&D winner in March but he's been laboured last twice and needs to bounce back near best.
10th	4 10th (4) (66/1 -450%) Gautrey	66 66/1(-450%)	(4) Gautrey 66/1, Promise on debut but limited impact twice since, beating just one rival. Significantly up in trip for handicap debut, which promises to suit on breeding. Unexposed handicap newcomer but he needs a transformation on this step up to 1m2f.
11th	7 11th (7) (33/1 -65%) Headshot	33 33/1(-65%)	(7) Headshot 33/1, Dropped in the weights without looking like cashing in to end 2022, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 16/1). Off 174 days. 5yo who has lost his way and has plenty to prove back form 174 days off.

LTO Selection:

STREETSTORM rattled home to finish a narrow second over 1m here last time, leaving the suggestion she ought to be even better over this longer trip. The Night Of Thunder filly is fancied to go one better from just 1lb higher, while Optik has finished second on his last two starts and could improve for the addition of a first-time visor. Brilliant Blue is another to consider.

STREETSTORM would probably have won with a clear passage here 12 days ago, and with this trip well worth exploring, she looks the way to go. Brilliant Blue is well weighted these days so needs considering, along with Naasma eased in class.

The pick is STREETSTORM (nap), who finished well when going very close over 1m here last time and is only 1lb higher at this new trip.

21:00 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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