1 Friday 14th July 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Friday 14th July 2023

There were 46 Races on Friday 14th July 2023 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at York, 7 races at Cork, 7 races at Newmarket, 7 races at Kilbeggan, 6 races at Ascot, 6 races at Chester, 6 races at Chepstow, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 14th July 2023

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

13:50 Newmarket Handicap (Class 2) 10f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (20/1 +20%) Killybegs Warrior	20 20/1(+20%)	(3) Killybegs Warrior 20/1, Both wins last season were gained over 7f at this track, and he performed with plenty of credit when placed in a valuable contest at Chelmsford and listed race on the other course here in April. However, put in his place last 2 starts and yard saddles a more appealing candidate in Knockbrex. Plugged on from the back when 11th of 16 in Group 3 at Royal Ascot (1m2f) last time.
2	5 2nd (5) (25/1 +0%) Obelix	25 25/1(+0%)	(5) Obelix 25/1, Ended 2-y-o campaign with a clear-cut win in 1m maiden at Newcastle. However, he has struggled both starts so far this season, including when making his handicap debut at Royal Ascot last month. Among the also-rans in 1m Listed race at Newcastle and 1m2f handicap at Royal Ascot.
3	6 3rd (6) (5.5/1 +27%) Westerton	5.5 5.5/1(+27%)	(6) Westerton 5.5/1, Found just one too good on first 2 starts of this season and opened his account from the front in a Sandown handicap (1¼m, good to firm) last month. Up 9 lb for that and this is tougher but he appears to be going the right way and again has the assistance of Ryan Moore. Made all in dominant fashion in maiden at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm) latest; up 9lb.
4	1 4th (1) (3/1 +40%) Local Dynasty	3 3/1(+40%)	(1) Local Dynasty 3/1, Dubawi colt who was 3-4 as a juvenile and creditable third in the Dee Stakes on return at Chester (1¼m, heavy) in May. Followed that with another solid placed effort on handicap debut at Royal Ascot (1¼m, good to firm) and he's one to consider, for all that William Buick prefers Tagabawa. 3rd of 15 in 1m2f handicap at Royal Ascot three weeks ago, coming from well off the pace.
5th	13 5th (13) (40/1 +0%) Gozo	40 40/1(+0%)	(13) Gozo 40/1, Trained by Ian Williams at 2 yrs and showed much improved form in first-time cheekpieces on stable/handicap debut when going close in a 5-runner handicap at Haydock (10.2f, firm). Again performed well upped to 1½m at Salisbury since but others make more appeal on this occasion. May still do better but this looks a tough race for him to break his duck in.
6th	11 6th (11) (22/1 -83%) Dayzee	22 22/1(-83%)	(11) Dayzee 22/1, AW winner for previous yard in Ireland during the winter and made it 2-3 for present connections at Salisbury (1¼m, firm) last month. 6 lb rise fair enough but this demands another step forward. Won three of last four; turf debut latest when winning from the front; well handicapped.
7th	4 7th (4) (3.33/1 +5%) Tagabawa	3.33 3.33/1(+5%)	(4) Tagabawa 3.33/1, Gelded following promising 2-y-o campaign and duly landed a 4-runner Kempton handicap on return in April. Shaped well under the circumstances when sixth in a valuable 19-runner Royal Ascot handicap since (1½m, good to firm) next time and this intermediate trip could prove ideal. Sixth of 19 at Royal Ascot; lightly raced and well related, he has significant potential.
8th	8 8th (8) (7/1 +36%) Burglar	7 7/1(+36%)	(8) Burglar 7/1, Pretty impressive on 2-y-o debut and wasn't hard pushed to land a 1¼m Redcar handicap on return in May. Step up to 1½m counted against him at Royal Ascot and remains with potential back at what is probably his optimum trip. 2-3 in novices; failed to settle in 1m4f handicap at Royal Ascot; still of interest.
9th	9 9th (9) (10/1 +9%) Mighty River	10 10/1(+9%)	(9) Mighty River 10/1, Kickstarted 2023 with a win on the AW and improved when opening turf account at the fourth attempt over this C&D 3 weeks ago. Now finds himself 4 lb higher in a significantly stronger race but this reliable type should give a good account all the same. C&D winner latest; the second and fourth have won since; not harshly treated with 4lb rise.
10th	2 10th (2) (8.5/1 +29%) Bolster	8.5 8.5/1(+29%)	(2) Bolster 8.5/1, Made successful 2-y-o debut in good style at Leicester in October and followed up with a thoroughly decisive display on return upped to this trip at Windsor last month. Came up short in the Hampton Court at Royal Ascot since, though, and more needed now pitched into a handicap. Still looked inexperienced when 10th in Royal Ascot Group 3 and was hampered over 1f out.
11th	10 11th (10) (18/1 -64%) Knockbrex	18 18/1(-64%)	(10) Knockbrex 18/1, Readily saw off 2 subsequent winners in a Pontefract maiden (1¼m, heavy) in April and bumped into Queen's Vase winner Gregory at Haydock on his next start. Went off too hard at Royal Ascot last time and well worth another chance for yard that has landed this handicap 6 times since 2013. One of market leaders when Royal Ascot flop; they've bounced back before from this yard.
12th	12 12th (12) (10/1 -33%) Seendid	10 10/1(-33%)	(12) Seendid 10/1, Off the mark at the third attempt when landing a C&D novice from the front 3 weeks ago. That probably wasn't the strongest of races of its type by this course's standards but, nevertheless, he's clearly going the right way and has to be of interest now handicapping. C&D maiden win; further improvement should see him win off this opening mark sometime soon.

LTO Selection:

Charlie Appleby and William Buick teamed up to win this 12 months ago and the pair appear to hold a strong hand once more with King George V sixth Tagabawa, who competes from an unchanged mark. Stablemate Local Dynasty must also be respected having posted a good effort to finish third in the Golden Gates Handicap at the Royal meeting, but a chance is taken on the William Haggas-trained SEENDID. The son of Dubawi, a brother to Group 1 winner Nezwaah, won a warm C&D novice three weeks ago and he might be underestimated by an opening mark of 85. Others to note include Like A Tiger and Dayzee.

Several to consider in a typically-strong renewal of this handicap. TAGABAWA was making his turf debut when sixth in a similarly competitive race over 1½m at Royal Ascot and, with this drop back in trip a good move and further improvement likely, he gets the nod. Representatives of the Johnston yard are always to be feared in this and Knockbrex will be a threat if bouncing back from his last-time-out blip. Burglar, Seendid and the selection's stablemate Local Dynasty are others to consider.

Charlie Appleby's pair Local Dynasty and Tagabawa fared best at Royal Ascot but BOLSTER is open to significant progress.

13:50 Newmarket Handicap (Class 2) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:05 York Handicap (Class 2) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (2.5/1 +17%) Northern Express	2.5 2.5/1(+17%)	(3) Northern Express 2.5/1, Consistent sort who confirmed the encouragement of his reappearance when landing the Thirsk Hunt Cup in May, always doing enough. Excellent efforts when placed both starts since, including in the Buckingham Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot last time, and highly likely to go well again. Likes it here and has been better than ever this year; firmly in calculations.
2	1 2nd (1) (3.5/1 +22%) Vafortino	3.5 3.5/1(+22%)	(1) Vafortino 3.5/1, Landed Victoria Cup in 2022 and ran well to be placed in latest renewal of that corresponding event. Met trouble on more than one occasion when tenth of 29 in Buckingham Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot last time and remains of interest. Fair tenth at Royal Ascot, where he was short of room late on, and he could be thereabouts.
3	5 3rd (5) (9/1 +25%) Gweedore	9 9/1(+25%)	(5) Gweedore 9/1, Won 3 times in 2022 and well prepared to make a winning return at Musselburgh in April. Bounced back from a couple of low-key efforts when narrowly outpointed over C&D in June but wasn't in the same form at Haydock last week. 7-lb claimer now takes over in the saddle. Up and down this year and below par latest, but went close over this C&D previously.
4	8 4th (8) (11/1 -38%) Able Kane	11 11/1(-38%)	(8) Able Kane 11/1, Bounced back to his best from an easing mark in a refitted tongue strap/blinkers when winning 6-runner handicap at Newmarket (7f, good) 15 days ago, dictating. Nudged up 5 lb and strong possibility he won't get things all his own way on the front end here. Made all at Newmarket recently but this will be tougher, now 5lb higher & back up in grade.
5th	4 5th (4) (20/1 +0%) Documenting	20 20/1(+0%)	(4) Documenting 20/1, Veteran who won twice in 2022 and nothing wrong with first 2 runs this spring but failed to repeat those efforts when well held in the Buckingham Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot last time. Others preferred. Down the field at Royal Ascot but has run well in third on his last two visits to York.
6th	6 6th (6) (16/1 -100%) Zip	16 16/1(-100%)	(6) Zip 16/1, Scored at Southwell under a well-judged ride in February and wasted no time getting back to form when finding only one too good at Newcastle (7.1f) 13 days ago, suited by strong pace under a change of tactics. Not far away with a repeat. Went close on AW latest; turf wins have come on soft/heavy so could do with lots of rain.
7th	2 7th (2) (5.5/1 +15%) Bopedro	5.5 5.5/1(+15%)	(2) Bopedro 5.5/1, Irish Cambridgeshire winner in 2021 who struck in 1m Newmarket handicap in April. Good efforts last 3 starts but others preferred for win purposes kept to 7f. There's a suspicion that 1m may suit best but he's run creditably over 7f the last twice.
8th	7 8th (7) (4.5/1 +0%) Another Investment	4.5 4.5/1(+0%)	(7) Another Investment 4.5/1, Took a big jump forward when winning 16-runner handicap over C&D (good to firm) 28 days ago, quickening to lead 2f out and pushed out. Hiked up 11 lb but there seemed to be no fluke about the performance. 5l win over C&D last month was a career best; remains to be seen if he'll back it up.

LTO Selection:

Another Investment takes a step up in class having ended a long losing streak with a facile C&D success and although respected, it might pay to focus on last month's Buckingham Palace form. NORTHERN EXPRESS (third) fared best of these, with Bopedro (sixth), Vafortino (10th) and Documenting (28th) all in behind. Michael Dods' gelding was just touched off in this contest 12 months ago, but he's fancied to uphold Royal Ascot form and make amends this time around.

VAFORTINO wasn't seen to best effect in the Buckingham Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot having met trouble on more than one occasion, so he could be up to reversing the form with Northern Express, who admittedly has a very likeable profile himself. There appeared to be no fluke about Another Investment's wide-margin C&D win 4 weeks ago and he's another to take seriously.

Last year's runner-up NORTHERN EXPRESS has been better than ever this season and can post his third C&D win.

14:05 York Handicap (Class 2) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:15 Ascot Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	12 1st (12) (12/1 -9%) One Step Beyond	12 12/1(-9%)	(12) One Step Beyond 12/1, Notched 2 more AW wins this year, latterly at Kempton (1m) on first outing for new trainer Gary Moore. Shaped as if still in good form when 6 lengths third of 12 at Chelmsford since. All 7 wins on AW so the question is whether he'll prove as effective back on turf. 6-13 on the AW since June last year, but is 6lb higher for this return to turf (0-6).
2	11 2nd (11) (20/1 -25%) Botas	20 20/1(-25%)	(11) Botas 20/1, Fair winner in France. Solid start for new yard when third of 10 over 1m at Kempton 16 days ago. Just as effective on turf and claims if he can build on that. Six-time winner in France who made a promising stable debut; considered if ground eases.
3	7 3rd (7) (7/1 +42%) Global Esteem	7 7/1(+42%)	(7) Global Esteem 7/1, Won at Leicester and Sandown in 2022 but hasn't got that close to adding to his tally this term, fading into sixth at Epsom last week. Won this in 2021 and 3lb below last winning mark; could go well especially if leading.
4	8 4th (8) (9/1 +10%) Island Bandit	9 9/1(+10%)	(8) Island Bandit 9/1, Better than ever when resuming winning ways in 1m Goodwood handicap (good to firm) 4 weeks ago. That defeat of younger rivals looks solid and he can play a prominent role again. Back to winning form last time; fresher than most for time of year; wouldn't want rain.
5th	9 5th (9) (8/1 +6%) Cabinet Of Clowns	8 8/1(+6%)	(9) Cabinet Of Clowns 8/1, Back to best when landing a first handicap success in 1m event at Newmarket (good) a fortnight ago. Raised 5 lb but he was runner-up off a similar mark last summer. Made all at Newmarket last time, but now 5lb higher and may not get his own way again.
6th	2 6th (2) (20/1 -186%) Sly Madam	20 20/1(-186%)	(2) Sly Madam 20/1, Much sharper for return when resuming winning ways at Windsor in April. Down the field in the Kensington Palace here last month but quickly back to form when second at Windsor since. Went close off this mark last time; has a good strike-rate on turf (6-26) and is respected.
7th	6 7th (6) (14/1 -40%) Crystal Casque	14 14/1(-40%)	(6) Crystal Casque 14/1, Back to winning ways in 1m Newmarket handicap under Oliver Searle 3 weeks ago. 3 lb rise forces her back into a higher grade but she ought to remain competitive. Won at Newmarket last time and rider knows her well; may not want too much rain.
8th	5 8th (5) (4.5/1 +55%) Canoodled	4.5 4.5/1(+55%)	(5) Canoodled 4.5/1, Hold-up performer who won at Newmarket on final 2022 start. All the sharper for her reappearance when a creditable third of 9 back there 8 weeks ago. Likely to play a part under Billy Loughnane. All three wins on a straight track; each-way claims at least, especially if ground eases.
9th	10 9th (10) (22/1 +33%) Enough Already	22 22/1(+33%)	(10) Enough Already 22/1, Returned to form when accounting for 6 rivals over 1m on the AW at Lingfield in May but not in quite the same form back on turf twice since. Others are more compelling. Two ordinary efforts on turf since winning on the AW; more will be needed.
10th	4 10th (4) (4.5/1 -13%) Painters Palette	4.5 4.5/1(-13%)	(4) Painters Palette 4.5/1, Excellent start for new yard when landing pair of Wolverhampton handicaps in the spring. Placed efforts at Ayr and Carlisle (both 1m) on her last 2 starts show she's still on a very competitive mark. Considered. 0-9 on turf and slow starts have become a habit, which wouldn't be helpful in this.
11th	3 11th (3) (9/1 -64%) Mars Magic	9 9/1(-64%)	(3) Mars Magic 9/1, Won 7f Wolverhampton novice on debut for the Charlton stable last September and better form when second in a similar event there on return for new yard 10 months later. Stands out as an unexposed sort in this field on his handicap/turf debut. First and second in two starts on Wolverhampton AW; should stay 1m on turf/handicap debut.
12th	1 12th (1) (7/1 +7%) Million Thanks	7 7/1(+7%)	(1) Million Thanks 7/1, Yet to win in 2023 having moved yards but posted just about a career best minus tongue tie when second of 6 at Yarmouth last month. Stretched by 1¼m at Pontefract since and treated as if still in form. Respected in refitted cheekpieces. 1-15 but in the frame on eight occasions; capable of making his presence felt.

LTO Selection:

Only narrowly denied in deeper waters at Windsor earlier this month, SLY MADAM looks the one to beat given that she races off the same mark here. The five-year-old can be forgiven a below-par run in the Kensington Palace at Royal Ascot on her penultimate outing, as she was short of room inside the final furlong. Sheena West's mare is taken to get the better of the unexposed Mars Magic, who makes both his handicap and turf debut following a creditable second at Wolverhampton most recently. Last-time-out winners Island Bandit and Cabinet Of Clowns are just two others with claims.

In an open affair the suggestion is top weight MILLION THANKS who will appreciate the return to 1m after fading late on over 1¼m last time. Mars Magic lacks experience for a race like this but makes obvious appeal as a lightly-raced sort against exposed opponents so he's second choice. Painters Palette and the Billy Loughnane-ridden Canoodled are also on the shortlist.

An open race, but the vote goes to SLY MADAM who has a good strike-rate on turf and won't mind what the weather does.

14:15 Ascot Handicap (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:25 Newmarket Group 2 (Class 1) 6f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (5/1 -11%) Persian Dreamer	5 5/1(-11%)	(1) Persian Dreamer 5/1, Looked good prospect when winning on the Rowley course here (5f) in April, but below that level when fourth in listed race at York the following month. Back on track when making the frame in the Albany (6f) at Royal Ascot last time, though lot more needed taking on Star of Mystery. Good fourth in the Albany and may be capable of better still; one of the main players.
2	3 2nd (3) (0.17/1 +43%) Star Of Mystery	0.17 0.17/1(+43%)	(3) Star Of Mystery 0.17/1, Confirmed debut promise with a wide-margin success in Haydock minor event in June and followed up in good style in listed race at this C&D 13 days ago, Will go on progressing and she can take the step up to pattern company in her stride. Improving filly who scored over C&D last time and whose granddam won this race in 2009.
3	5 3rd (5) (28/1 -27%) Woodhay Wonder	28 28/1(-27%)	(5) Woodhay Wonder 28/1, Having played up beforehand, proved a different proposition to on debut when winning minor event at Newbury (6f) 17 days ago, displaying a fine turn of foot. Should have more to offer, but she faces a difficult task upped in grade. Scored nicely at Newbury last time; potentially useful but others are preferred on form.
4	4 4th (4) (50/1 -25%) Thanksbutnothanks	50 50/1(-25%)	(4) Thanksbutnothanks 50/1, Promising first effort when runner-up in an Ascot maiden in May and didn't need to improve when going one better at Lingfield on her next start. However, found it tough in the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot, so she looks to be up against it once more. Not disgraced in the Queen Mary but connections have a better chance with Persian Dreamer.

LTO Selection:

STAR OF MYSTERY was in a different league to her rivals in a Listed contest over C&D at the start of the month and the Charlie Appleby-trained filly could be a juvenile out of the top drawer. Persian Dreamer was an excellent fourth in the Albany last time and is feared most, although Thanksbutnothanks has plenty to find on official ratings but her midfield finish in the Queen Mary would have to offer some hope.

STAR OF MYSTERY was impressive when landing the odds in a listed race over C&D 13 days ago and she can provide Godolphin with back-to-back victories in this Group 2 event (won last year by subsequent 1000 Guineas winner Mawj). Persian Dreamer is the pick of the remainder.

Empress Stakes winner STAR OF MYSTERY has impeccable credentials. Persian Dreamer is the chief threat on form.

14:25 Newmarket Group 2 (Class 1) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 York Group 3 (Class 1) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (1.25/1 +34%) Swingalong	1.25 1.25/1(+34%)	(10) Swingalong 1.25/1, Winner of the C&D Lowther last season prior to finishing fourth in the Cheveley Park. Out with the washing tried over a mile in the French 1000 Guineas in May but firmly back on track when a fine third in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm). The one to beat. Won the Lowther over C&D last August and fine third at Royal Ascot latest; strong claims.
2	4 2nd (4) (8.5/1 -31%) Royal Aclaim	8.5 8.5/1(-31%)	(4) Royal Aclaim 8.5/1, Impressive winner of 5f listed event here last summer but only sixth of 13 when favourite for the Nunthorpe back here at the Ebor meeting. Bettered low-key reappearance when third in first-time cheekpieces at Ayr (5f, firm) and, still lightly-raced, she's an interesting contender now upped to 6f. Impressive Listed winner here last July but hasn't kicked on as might have been expected.
3	2 3rd (2) (12/1 -50%) Gale Force Maya	12 12/1(-50%)	(2) Gale Force Maya 12/1, Progressed into a smart sprinter last year, with 3 of her 5 victories in 2022 gained over this C&D. Well below par both starts so far this season, but it's not beyond the realms of possibility that returning to the Knavesmire will have a positive effect. Well below best on both outings this season but leading claims on pick of last year's form.
4	3 4th (3) (6/1 +45%) Pink Crystal	6 6/1(+45%)	(3) Pink Crystal 6/1, Likeable filly who tasted success 3 times last term, ending campaign with highly creditable efforts in defeat in listed company at Ayr and Newmarket. Shaped well when third to Radio Goo Goo and Al Simmo on return in a C&D handicap and she now meets those rivals on better terms. Others have better form but she's in good hands to continue to improve and could go well.
5th	9 5th (9) (33/1 -175%) Secret Angel	33 33/1(-175%)	(9) Secret Angel 33/1, Scored 3 times as a juvenile, most notably in listed event at Deauville. Clearly retains ability judged on what she's shown this season but yard saddles a stronger candidate in Swingalong. French 6f Listed winner last October; 0-4 this year but over 7f; not ruled out back at 6f.
6th	5 6th (5) (12/1 -85%) Mammas Girl	12 12/1(-85%)	(5) Mammas Girl 12/1, Newmarket winner on sole 2-y-o start and while it was hardly a vintage renewal of the Nell Gwyn that she landed on return there in April, she did the job in decisive fashion. Well held in pair of Group 1s since but her sights are now lowered and this drop in trip is a potentially good move. Won the 7f Nell Gwyn on reappearance but disappointing in 1m Group 1s the next twice.
7th	8 7th (8) (16/1 +0%) Radio Goo Goo	16 16/1(+0%)	(8) Radio Goo Goo 16/1, Winless during a busy juvenile campaign but has thrived this year, winning 5 of her 7 starts. Didn't do a great deal wrong when fourth in a big-field Royal Ascot handicap (5f, good to firm) last time but possibly biting off more than she can chew at this level. Won four in a row before good fourth in 5f 3yo handicap at Royal Ascot; not discounted.
8th	6 8th (6) (12/1 +14%) Juliet Sierra	12 12/1(+14%)	(6) Juliet Sierra 12/1, Progressive form at 2 yrs, landing the Dick Turpin Stakes at Salisbury in September before an excellent fifth in the Cheveley Park at Newmarket. Pulled hard when last of 8 upped to a mile on return at Ascot and it's likely she'll be seen in a better light back at this trip. 6f 2yo Group 3 win last year; drops back in trip after 1m Listed defeat here on return.
9th	7 9th (7) (11/1 +21%) Marine Wave	11 11/1(+21%)	(7) Marine Wave 11/1, Off the mark when getting the better of Radio Goo Goo in a Southwell novice last summer and placed both starts in listed company since returning to action in April, latterly a place ahead of the re-opposing Royal Acclaim when runner-up at Ayr (5f, firm). Not without each-way hope. 0-4 in Group 3/Listed races but has run with credit and she's an each-way possible.
10th	1 10th (1) (16/1 +36%) Al Simmo	16 16/1(+36%)	(1) Al Simmo 16/1, Progressed well from a low base in sprint handicaps in 2022, adding pair of small field Newmarket handicaps (6f) to her tally last summer. Looked better than ever when touched off by the race-fit and in-form Radio Goo Goo on return over C&D, but improvement is needed now pitched into Group company. Something to find but comeback near-miss over C&D bodes well for another progressive term.

LTO Selection:

SWINGALONG surpassed market expectations when finishing a cracking third in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot last month and Karl Burke's filly could be tough to peg back now returning to the scene of last season's Lowther victory. Mammas Girl has failed to fire at the highest level since a taking triumph in the Nell Gwyn at Newmarket in April, but better is expected in these calmer waters. Juliet Sierra also enters calculations now returned to 6f.

It's been a struggle for MAMMAS GIRL in Group 1 company the last twice but she is interesting back down in class on her first attempt at this trip. Indeed, she showcased a good turn of foot when landing the Nell Gwyn on her seasonal reappearance and may well find the necessary improvement to master Swingalong, who was a Group 2 winner here last summer and sets a good standard judged on her fine effort in the Commonwealth Cup 3 weeks ago. Royal Aclaim and Pink Crystal are others with claims.

The 3yo SWINGALONG holds strong claims on the back of her cracking third in the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot.

14:40 York Group 3 (Class 1) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:50 Ascot Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (2.75/1 -10%) Soldier's Gold	2.75 2.75/1(-10%)	(1) Soldier's Gold 2.75/1, Going the right way and off the mark in Carlisle novice 16 days ago, knuckling down well having secured the stand rail. Opening mark looks a fair one. Gradually improving and off the mark at Carlisle last time; serious player.
2	3 2nd (3) (4.5/1 -13%) Impressive Act	4.5 4.5/1(-13%)	(3) Impressive Act 4.5/1, Dubawi colt who shaped with plenty of promise when runner-up on debut in a York maiden (6f) in May. Subsequent 2 efforts have been disappointing but no surprise if he bounced back on nursery bow (has been gelded). Promising second on York debut, but not built on it twice since; gelded since last seen.
3	6 3rd (6) (16/1 -60%) Oops	16 16/1(-60%)	(6) Oops 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Third of 6 in maiden (8/1) at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 21 days ago, taking strong hold. Drop back to 6f should suit on handicap debut. Two fair efforts on turf either side of a lesser AW effort; this return to 6f should suit.
4	7 4th (7) (5.5/1 +15%) Mr Baloo	5.5 5.5/1(+15%)	(7) Mr Baloo 5.5/1, Better for debut when third of 5 in novice event (6/1) at Salisbury (5f, good to firm). Not seen to best effect at Wolverhampton since. Makes handicap debut. Fair third at Salisbury in May and had excuses last time; could bounce back.
5th	8 5th (8) (22/1 +21%) White Christmas	22 22/1(+21%)	(8) White Christmas 22/1, Little solid form first 3 starts so big improvement needed on nursery debut. Hood on 1st time. Has twice gone backwards since a fair debut; hood will need to make a big difference.
6th	2 6th (2) (7/1 +36%) Passionately	7 7/1(+36%)	(2) Passionately 7/1, Confirmed debut promise when getting up close home in 9-runner maiden at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) last month. Essentially outclassed when 9 lengths twelfth of 17 in Albany at Royal Ascot over C&D (good to firm) 21 days ago but should bounce back in this. Out of her depth in the Albany last time, but this still looks tough off joint top weight.
7th	10 7th (10) (14/1 +36%) Time Signature	14 14/1(+36%)	(10) Time Signature 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden who found some improvement when eighth of 13 in novice event (50/1) at Newbury (6.5f, firm) 29 days ago. Headgear on first time. Makes handicap debut. Well beaten in three starts; this more realistic but a leap of faith is required; visor on.
8th	4 8th (4) (6/1 +33%) Quickfire	6 6/1(+33%)	(4) Quickfire 6/1, Progressive form and off the mark in 7-runner maiden at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Off the mark over 7f at Lingfield last time, but return to 6f may not be in his favour.
9th	9 9th (9) (12/1 +25%) Socialise	12 12/1(+25%)	(9) Socialise 12/1, Stepped up on previous efforts when 7 lengths fourth of 7 in maiden at York (6f, good to firm) 27 days ago. Headgear on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Fair fourth at York on fourth start, but still needs to improve; visor on.
10th	5 10th (5) (12/1 -100%) Dark Points	12 12/1(-100%)	(5) Dark Points 12/1, Showed little first 2 starts but improved for the step up in trip to win 6-runner maiden at Ayr (6f, firm) 31 days ago, cosily. Makes handicap debut. Appreciated the quicker ground and step up to 6f when winning at Ayr last time; appealing.

LTO Selection:

A comfortable winner in novice company over this trip at Carlisle last month, Soldier's Gold must enter calculations on his nursery bow, but a chance can be taken on the grade-dropping PASSIONATELY. Amy Murphy's filly failed to get into contention in the Albany last month, but she kept on well when scoring at Wetherby on her penultimate outing, where the subsequent winner Ninety Nine was fourth. Quickfire scored in maiden company most recently and is another to bear in mind.

IMPRESSIVE ACT is worth another chance to confirm debut promise now switched to a nursery having been gelded in the interim. Recent winners Soldier's Gold and Quickfire are both going the right way so they head the dangers.

Provided the rain stays away this can go to DARK POINTS, who looks the type who can build on last month's Ayr success.

14:50 Ascot Handicap (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Newmarket Handicap (Class 2) 14f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (2.5/1 +0%) Live Your Dream	2.5 2.5/1(+0%)	(1) Live Your Dream 2.5/1, C&D winner. 11/1, shaped best when third of 18 in Duke of Edinburgh at Royal Ascot 3 weeks ago. Similarly positive ride should see him to good effect at this track, so he looks the one to beat. Placed twice at 1m4f this term and did well over 1m6f-2m2f in 2021; looks set to run well.
2	4 2nd (4) (5/1 +9%) Kihavah	5 5/1(+9%)	(4) Kihavah 5/1, Useful dual-purpose operator who is thriving in this sphere at present and brought up the hat-trick in game fashion at Ayr last time. Another bold showing looks assured. Has completed a four-timer in a 2m4f hurdle race and three outings over 1m4f/1m5f on Flat.
3	2 3rd (2) (12/1 -20%) Prydwen	12 12/1(-20%)	(2) Prydwen 12/1, Boasts an excellent strike rate and arrives in good order, only denied by Kihavah (on better terms here) at Ayr last time. Should be on the premises. Close to Live Your Dreams on penultimate start and beaten a head by Kihavah (1m5f) latest.
4	3 4th (3) (7.5/1 +38%) Berkshire Rocco	7.5 7.5/1(+38%)	(3) Berkshire Rocco 7.5/1, Latest win at Southwell in January. Has remained in form since but failed to see things out in Northumberland Plate last time. Drop back to this trip should suit. Lesser shows of late, only tenth/eleventh in large-field handicaps on last three outings.
5th	9 5th (9) (9/1 +25%) Diamond Bay	9 9/1(+25%)	(9) Diamond Bay 9/1, Likeable type who capitalised on a handy mark when scoring at York last time but looks vulnerable on the back of a 3-lb rise. Won over 1m6f at York on latest; usually operates in lower grades but very reliable.
6th	7 6th (7) (14/1 -87%) Torcello	14 14/1(-87%)	(7) Torcello 14/1, Responded well to blinkers at the end of last season, winning on Rowley course in October. Stepped up on reappearance when runner-up over same C&D a couple of months ago and should have been well prepared for this. Pipped at Newmarket in May latest; having ground softer than good seems important to him.
7th	10 7th (10) (7/1 +42%) Ravens Ark	7 7/1(+42%)	(10) Ravens Ark 7/1, On an appealing mark and has returned in top form, again finding one too good at Goodwood last time. Likely to give another good account. Good second at Ascot (1m4f) and Goodwood (1m6f) in his two appearances this season.
8th	5 8th (5) (4/1 +0%) Aimeric	4 4/1(+0%)	(5) Aimeric 4/1, Still lightly raced and boosted a good strike rate when making a successful return with something to spare at Doncaster. Shaped as if still in form in Duke of Edinburgh Stakes at Royal Ascot since and looks a big player. Running well at 1m4f this season but well beaten twice over 1m6f at York last term.

LTO Selection:

In a wide-open contest, only a tentative vote can go to LIVE YOUR DREAM. Successful in this from 10lb lower two years ago, he reappeared having spent 609 days on the sidelines with a good second at Haydock last month. Caught wide in the Duke Of Edinburgh just 13 days later, Saeed bin Suroor's charge did well to finish third and can regain the winning thread granted a kinder passage. Prydwen is now 1lb better off with his recent Ayr conqueror Kihavah, though the latter is on an upward trajectory and can confirm his superiority.

LIVE YOUR DREAM was ridden too aggressively when third in the Duke of Edinburgh at Royal Ascot but similar tactics could see him to good effect at this track, so he's preferred to Kihavah who bids for a four-timer. Aimeric was behind the selection last time but remains with potential and is one of several others for whom a case could be made.

The 2021 winner LIVE YOUR DREAM (nap) can win it again, this time from recent Ayr principals Kihavah and Prydwen.

15:00 Newmarket Handicap (Class 2) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:15 York Stakes (Class 2) 6f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	5 2nd (5) (1.62/1 +19%) Nighteyes	1.62 1.62/1(+19%)	(5) Nighteyes 1.62/1, Much improved from Doncaster debut (decent form) when close second at Ayr (6f). Can progress further and leading claims. Went close at Ayr on her second start and sets a good standard for the rest to aim at.
3	3 3rd (3) (28/1 +30%) La Habanera	28 28/1(+30%)	(3) La Habanera 28/1, Havana Grey filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including 2-y-o 7f winner Blausee and 7f winner Grinty. Dam, 9.5f winner, sister to smart 2-y-o 5f-1m winner Hearts of Fire. Has finished well held in 5f Leicester (prominent until final 1f) and Nottingham novices. Fair fourth at Leicester on debut but failed to back that up when seventh at Nottingham.
6th	2 6th (2) (100/1 -25%) Goldmine Girl	100 100/1(-25%)	(2) Goldmine Girl 100/1, €14,000 foal, £10,000 yearling, £8,000 2-y-o, Havana Gold filly. Dam, maiden (stayed 1¾m), half-sister to useful 7f-1m winner Law of The Range. 40/1, little impact in 6f Thirsk novice on debut last week. 40-1 when slowly away and a well-beaten sixth of ten on recent debut at Thirsk.
7th	6 7th (6) (6/1 +40%) Out Of Line	6 6/1(+40%)	(6) Out Of Line 6/1, Just modest form in 2 starts, although not seen to best effect when third in a race that has worked out well at Haydock (6f) last time. Can do better. The form of her Haydock third has worked out really well and she's entitled to respect.

LTO Selection:

Narrowly denied in a decent contest on her second start at Ayr, NIGHTEYES must hold every chance if building upon that effort. She can put her experience to good use, with costly newcomer Symbology looking best placed to chase her home. Looking For Queen represents a stable that has had a first-time-out winner here this season so warrants attention, while Fighting Wren, a half-sister to May Hill winner Polly Pott, is another debutant to note for the in-form Karl Burke yard.

A disappointing turnout for the money and a race that probably won't take much winning, so newcomer SYMBOLOGY, who makes plenty of appeal on paper, gets the vote before market clues. She's certainly bred to make an impact early in her career and a Lowther entry looks ominous. Nighteyes sets the standard and shouldn't be far away. Looking For Queen is another to note on debut, while Out Of Line probably has a bigger performance in her.

The £230,000 yearling SYMBOLOGY is bred to be talented and can make a winning start for Clive Cox. Looking For Queen is feared.

15:15 York Stakes (Class 2) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:25 Ascot Handicap (Class 3) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
11	11 (11) (5/1 +0%) Sniper's Eye	5 5/1(+0%)	(11) Sniper's Eye 5/1, An expensive purchase from the Breeze-Ups who took his form up another notch when second to a highly promising type in 6-runner novice at Newmarket (1m) 20 days ago, clear of rest. Looks to have been a handed a lenient opening mark and there's more to come from him. Progressive in three starts; open to further improvement and one for the shortlist.
1	13 1st (13) (14/1 -17%) Good Gracious	14 14/1(-17%)	(13) Good Gracious 14/1, Showed plenty of ability in maiden/novice company on turf prior to winning nursery/AW debut at Newcastle (7f) in October. Well held tried in a tongue strap on return at Newmarket but fared much better with it discarded when fourth of 7 at Haydock (8.2f) last month. Blinkers on for 1st time. Stepped up from his reappearance when fourth at Haydock last time; blinkers on.
2	5 2nd (5) (9/1 +10%) Skysail	9 9/1(+10%)	(5) Skysail 9/1, Showed much improved form in first-time blinkers when making a successful handicap debut at Goodwood (1m) on his reappearance. Proved a let-down at Salisbury since, though. Cheekpieces now go on. Won on reappearance but disappointing on fast ground last time; player if rain arrives.
3	3 3rd (3) (7.5/1 +25%) Metal Merchant	7.5 7.5/1(+25%)	(3) Metal Merchant 7.5/1, Useful performer who shaped better than the distance beaten suggests when fourteenth of 29 in in Britannia Stakes (Handicap) at Royal Ascot (1m) last time, not ideally placed. Not taken lightly. Third in a warm Haydock handicap in May and midfield in the Britannia; in the reckoning.
4	10 4th (10) (6/1 -50%) Oliver Show	6 6/1(-50%)	(10) Oliver Show 6/1, Left previous efforts behind in a first-time tongue strap when winning 10-runner handicap at Kempton (8f) 16 days ago, suited by increase in trip. Has shown signs of temperament but he's a useful-looking colt who may do better again. Progressive, winning on handicap debut at Kempton (1m, AW) 16 days ago; respected.
5th	4 5th (4) (14/1 +13%) Imperial Ace	14 14/1(+13%)	(4) Imperial Ace 14/1, Looked on the up when bagging 1m novices at Newcastle and Southwell in January but he came in last of nine on his turf/handicap debut at Newmarket and was again below his all-weather form at Haydock last time. Has been gelded subsequently. Dual AW winner, but held in both turf handicaps since returning; gelded since last seen.
6th	6 6th (6) (4/1 +47%) Theme Park	4 4/1(+47%)	(6) Theme Park 4/1, Bought for 200,000 gns after winning a 7f Kempton novice for Sir Michael Stoute last September and went down only to another upwardly-mobile type on third start for current yard at York in May. Not seen to best effect upped in trip at Chester (10.3f) 2 weeks ago and now drops back in distance. York second in May has worked out well; should be fine over a stiff 1m; considered.
7th	2 7th (2) (7.5/1 +53%) Mustajaab	7.5 7.5/1(+53%)	(2) Mustajaab 7.5/1, Well-bred colt who got back on the up when making a winning return at Southwell (7f) in May. However, was well held in better company in the Britannia Stakes at Royal Ascot last time. Two narrow wins, the latest in May, but well held in the Britannia; others preferred.
8th	12 8th (12) (5.5/1 +45%) Monopolise	5.5 5.5/1(+45%)	(12) Monopolise 5.5/1, Ended 2022 on the up winning nurseries at Newmarket and Kempton and has returned in good heart, opening his account for the season in 7-runner handicap at Yarmouth (1m) last week. This is a stronger race but he's likely to go well again under a penalty. Third win at Yarmouth eight days ago, but has a 6lb penalty and is relatively exposed.
9th	8 9th (8) (33/1 -50%) Oj Lifestyle	33 33/1(-50%)	(8) Oj Lifestyle 33/1, Caused a big upset in a maiden at Newbury on second start last summer. Matched that form when second at Chelmsford in November but ran poorly on softer ground than previously on handicap debut/reappearance here in May. 125-1 winner last August; well held on soft ground here in May so may not want rain.
10th	7 10th (7) (8/1 +6%) Tyndrum Gold	8 8/1(+6%)	(7) Tyndrum Gold 8/1, Won both his 2-y-o starts at Kempton. Failed to meet expectations under a double penalty on his turf debut at Thirsk last month but that form is working out better than expected, so he can't be dismissed on his handicap debut. 2-2 on Kempton AW but held on turf at Thirsk last month; bit to prove on handicap debut.
11th	1 11th (1) (12/1 +52%) Caragio	12 12/1(+52%)	(1) Caragio 12/1, Found improvement when opening account at Leicester (7f) in October but below that level in Horris Hill 11 days later. Stepped up on his reappearance when fifth of 8 at Sandown (7f) 27 days ago, despite not being ideally placed. Wears first-time cheekpieces. Out of the frame in two handicaps since returning; this looks a tough task; cheekpieces on.

LTO Selection:

A case can be made for several of these, but preference lies with OLIVER SHOW. A facile winner on his handicap bow at Kempton last month, this half-brother to the Listed winner Loch Lein indicated that there could be more in his locker and he can secure a double. Tyndrum Gold must hold every chance of building on his seasonal debut at Thirsk last month and is feared most, while the class-dropping Metal Merchant also warrants a market check.

SNIPER'S EYE shaped well behind a highly promising one at Newmarket last time and looks to have got into handicaps on a good mark, so he easily makes the most appeal. Oliver Show has shown signs of temperament but seemed well suited by the step up to this trip when scoring at Kempton 16 days ago and may do better still, with Metal Merchant completing the shortlist after shaping better than the distance beaten suggests in the Britannia at Royal Ascot.

The choice is THEME PARK whose second at York on his penultimate start has worked out well. The stable won this with Isla Kai in 2021.

15:25 Ascot Handicap (Class 3) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:35 Newmarket Group 1 (Class 1) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (4/1 +11%) Nashwa	4 4/1(+11%)	(3) Nashwa 4/1, Winner of French Oaks at Chantilly and Nassau at Goodwood last summer and nothing wrong with a couple of in-frame efforts at the highest level to end the campaign. Just respectable efforts both starts this season but had excuses and of strong interest dropping back to 1m. Beaten favourite on her last four starts but has to be respected in view of her best form.
2	9 2nd (9) (5.5/1 -38%) Remarquee	5.5 5.5/1(-38%)	(9) Remarquee 5.5/1, Won her first 2 starts, edging ahead late in Fred Darling on return. Well held in the 1000 Guineas next time but firmly back on track when length second to Tahiyra in Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot 3 weeks ago, hampered over 1f out. Remains with potential. Runner-up in Group 1 Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot and open to further improvement.
3	6 3rd (6) (1/1 +43%) Via Sistina	1 1/1(+43%)	(6) Via Sistina 1/1, Very smart mare. Posted a career best when winning Dahlia Stakes on the Rowley Mile (9f, soft) by 6 lengths on return and backed that up when landing Group 1 Pretty Polly at the Curragh 13 days ago. Clear form pick on those efforts and has the speed to cope with the drop back to 1m. Won 1m2f Group 1 last time; there can be optimism she'll be fully effective at 1m.
4	2 4th (2) (28/1 +0%) Astral Beau	28 28/1(+0%)	(2) Astral Beau 28/1, Very progressive handicapper during second part of 2022, winning 3 times over 7f. Improved again to land Doncaster listed race (8f, heavy) on return but was over 6 lengths behind Via Sistina in Dahlia Stakes and was behind Prosperous Voyage and Random Harvest when third in Group 3 at Epsom. Third in Group races the last twice but it seems likely she'll come up short once more.
5th	7 5th (7) (14/1 -17%) Coppice	14 14/1(-17%)	(7) Coppice 14/1, Improving in leaps and bounds and proved her opening mark was a lenient one when winning 29-runner Sandringham (6/1) at Royal Ascot (8f, good to firm) 3 weeks ago. Needs to step up again but that is entirely possible after 4 career starts. Won the Sandringham H'cap; further improvement needed but she's unexposed and in top hands.
6th	5 6th (5) (28/1 -133%) Random Harvest	28 28/1(-133%)	(5) Random Harvest 28/1, Progressive last season, culminating in Group 3 victory at Milan. Even better form when ¾-length second to Prosperous Voyage in Princess Elizabeth Stakes at Epsom and turned tables with that rival when neck second in Duke of Cambridge Stakes at Royal Ascot, albeit allowed an easy lead. Runner-up in Group 3 and Group 2 races the last twice and could go well once more.
7th	4 7th (4) (11/1 -10%) Prosperous Voyage	11 11/1(-10%)	(4) Prosperous Voyage 11/1, Narrow second in 1000 Guineas last term and got back on the up when landing this race. Better than the margin indicates when winning the Princess Elizabeth Stakes at Epsom (8.5f, good to firm) but just respectable third in Group 2 at Royal Ascot. This track more suitable. Won this 12 months ago and has produced solid efforts the last twice; could be thereabouts.
8th	8 8th (8) (12/1 +25%) Never Ending Story	12 12/1(+25%)	(8) Never Ending Story 12/1, Smart filly who produced her best effort when 4 lengths second of 15 to Blue Rose Cen in Prix de Diane at Chantilly (10.4f, good to firm) last month. Not in same form when 8½ lengths seventh of 9 to Via Sistina in Pretty Polly Stakes at the Curragh (10f, good) 13 days ago, however. Work to do. Aidan O'Brien's sole runner but 0-5 in Group 1 races and others are more compelling.

LTO Selection:

A cracking renewal in which it is very hard to get away from the claims of VIA SISTINA, who was so impressive in the Pretty Polly at the Curragh and the drop back in trip should be no issue. Remarquee is a major player having run so well in the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot and her ceiling has not been reached. Nashwa, last year's winner Prosperous Voyage and Random Harvest could also be on the premises in a deep race.

VIA SISTINA showed very smart form to win the Dahila Stakes (by 6 lengths) at the Rowley Mile on her return and the Pretty Polly at the Curragh 13 days ago, and can extend her unbeaten run with the drop back in trip unlikely to be an issue. Dual Group 1 winner Nashwa has had excuses both starts this season and is another who should cope with the shorter distance, while Remarquee is the pick of the 3-y-os after her excellent second in the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot.

There was a lot to like about the performance of REMARQUEE at Royal Ascot and she can go one better. Via Sistina is a big danger.

15:35 Newmarket Group 1 (Class 1) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:50 York Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (8.5/1 +23%) Andaleep	8.5 8.5/1(+23%)	(1) Andaleep 8.5/1, Winner of 5 handicaps last season and decent efforts in defeat this term, good second of 7 in handicap at Goodwood (12f, good, 8/1) 21 days ago. Merits consideration. Consistent this term; remains weighted to the hilt but again has place possibilities.
2	7 2nd (7) (5.5/1 -100%) Bleak	5.5 5.5/1(-100%)	(7) Bleak 5.5/1, Proved a different proposition on first run since a gelding operation when winning 5-runner novice event at Lingfield (10f, good to firm, 11/4) 34 days ago, accounting for some fair rivals with the minimum of fuss. Looks a useful prospect so high on shortlist on handicap bow. Gelded prior to ready success in Lingfield novice event last month; should improve further.
3	3 3rd (3) (16/1 +20%) Dark Moon Rising	16 16/1(+20%)	(3) Dark Moon Rising 16/1, Hasn't fulfilled his early 3-y-o promise and well held all 3 starts this season, running poorly in this headgear at Thirsk latest. Hopes are pinned on this drop in class prompting some sort of resurgence.
4	5 4th (5) (20/1 -25%) Shimmering Sands	20 20/1(-25%)	(5) Shimmering Sands 20/1, Career best when winning 6-runner handicap (9/4) at Doncaster (10.2f, good to firm) with plenty in hand. Well held at Newcastle since (found to be coughing post-race). That was only 2 weeks ago so comes with risks attached. Had an excuse on AW last time; generally progressive in turf handicaps; still of interest.
5th	8 5th (8) (25/1 -127%) Sagauteur	25 25/1(-127%)	(8) Sagauteur 25/1, Ran well on first outing for 9 months/since leaving David O'Meara when third of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 11/1) 23 days ago, going off too hard. C&D winner last summer off 3 lb higher so needs considering. Defied a 3lb higher mark over C&D last summer for previous yard; interesting back here.
6th	2 6th (2) (5/1 +38%) Eeetee	5 5/1(+38%)	(2) Eeetee 5/1, C&D winner last season off 10 lb higher. 2 wins from 5 runs this year, though last 2 starts suggest he's in the handicapper's grip now. Last couple of efforts suggest he may be in the assessor's grip now.
7th	12 7th (12) (14/1 +13%) Three Yorkshiremen	14 14/1(+13%)	(12) Three Yorkshiremen 14/1, In first-time cheekpieces, stepped up on his reappearance when runner-up in Ripon novice (9.8f, heavy) in April. However, failed to repeat that effort when sixth of 9 in a similar event at Redcar (10f, good to firm) last time. Needs to find more. Maiden; consistent on ground softer than good; below par on good to firm last time.
8th	4 8th (4) (80/1 -220%) Super Den	80 80/1(-220%)	(4) Super Den 80/1, Found some improvement when taking 7-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 10/3), well on top finish. Not in same form at Wolverhampton since, however, and opposable back on turf. Lacks recent match practice and this return to 1m2f presents a question mark.
9th	11 9th (11) (2/1 +40%) El Jasor	2 2/1(+40%)	(11) El Jasor 2/1, Quickly back on track when making a winning handicap bow at Redcar (10f, good to firm) 21 days ago, overcoming pace bias. Can improve again so big player up 5 lb. Suited by the switch to handicap level at Redcar last time; should build on that success.
10th	10 10th (10) (14/1 +0%) Solar Joe	14 14/1(+0%)	(10) Solar Joe 14/1, Held his form well last season but hasn't made much of an impact this time around. Headgear on. Chance partly depends on whether first-time headgear prompts a revival.
11th	9 11th (9) (7/1 +22%) John Chard Vc	7 7/1(+22%)	(9) John Chard Vc 7/1, Fair 7f juvenile winner who wasn't disgraced on his return when eighth of 11 in handicap at Goodwood (8f, good to firm) 49 days ago but others look better treated. Consistent last season; below par on reappearance but may bounce back.
12th	13 12th (13) (33/1 +0%) Onemorenomore	33 33/1(+0%)	(13) Onemorenomore 33/1, Good second of 5 in maiden at Brighton (8f, good, 7/2) 17 days ago, no match for winner. Back up in trip. Work to do off this opening mark. Receives plenty of weight all round on handicap debut; could go well.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (50/1 -25%) Rise Hall	50 50/1(-25%)	(6) Rise Hall 50/1, Useful at best but well beaten both starts here this season after over 2 years off. Plenty to prove in a change of headgear. Has finished last in two races here since returning from long absence.

LTO Selection:

An open looking contest where the unexposed three-year-olds may dominate. Lingfield scorer Bleak surely has more to come moving into handicaps and is much respected but slight preference is for EL JASOR, who won with a fair bit up his sleeve at Redcar on his handicap debut and has only gone up 5lb. Onemorenomore is also interesting on a couple of pieces of form and his mark of 69 almost certainly underestimates his potential.

Improving 3-y-os EL JASOR and Bleak make the most appeal. The former was value plenty extra for his handicap debut win at Redcar so shades the vote. Sagauteur made an encouraging start for this yard when third at Newcastle and looks best of the others off what is a potentially handy mark.

The gelding operation has evidently helped BLEAK, who is taken to show further progress. El Jasor is second choice.

15:50 York Handicap (Class 4) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:00 Ascot Handicap (Class 3) 12f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (2.5/1 +38%) Sunset Point	2.5 2.5/1(+38%)	(4) Sunset Point 2.5/1, Ended 2022 with a 1m Lingfield novice win in December and advanced her form again with 1¼m Windsor handicap/turf debut success on her reappearance. Right back on track when runner-up at Goodwood last time and makes plenty of appeal. Largely progressive; ran well in fillies' handicap at Goodwood most recently; solid chance.
2	8 2nd (8) (14/1 +0%) Greysful Storm	14 14/1(+0%)	(8) Greysful Storm 14/1, Much improved to win easily on handicap debut in 17-runner event at Newbury in May. Came up short in a more competitive event here last time and will probably struggle again. Scored easily at Newbury (strong form) on handicap debut; tough task at Royal Ascot since.
3	5 3rd (5) (7/1 +50%) There's The Door	7 7/1(+50%)	(5) There's The Door 7/1, Useful filly who stepped up on her juvenile form when readily landing a Doncaster handicap in April. Tame display in French listed contest since but this is more realistic. Recorded a clearcut success at Doncaster on last handicap attempt; on tougher mark now.
4	2 4th (2) (9/1 +18%) Tamilla	9 9/1(+18%)	(2) Tamilla 9/1, Dual winner last term and signed off her 3-y-o campaign with a respectable effort at Haydock. Yet to fire this season, however. Sole 4yo in the field; trainer has a respectable record in this contest.
5th	1 5th (1) (5.5/1 +39%) Sumo Sam	5.5 5.5/1(+39%)	(1) Sumo Sam 5.5/1, Nathaniel filly who scored on her debut at Newmarket before posting an excellent second in 10f listed race there. Bit disappointing since and mark demands improvement. Possibilities back down in class on handicap debut, with Billy Loughnane taking off 3lb.
6th	7 6th (7) (20/1 -43%) Ermesinde	20 20/1(-43%)	(7) Ermesinde 20/1, Made a winning debut at Lingfield in February and placed next 2 starts. Only sixth in listed contest at Goodwood last time and opening mark looks rather stiff. Hit with another rise in her mark but Connor Planas takes off 5lb; handicap debut.
7th	3 7th (3) (5.5/1 +31%) Trust The Stars	5.5 5.5/1(+31%)	(3) Trust The Stars 5.5/1, Looked a good prospect when making a winning start at Newmarket in September. Returned with an excellent third in a listed event there but fluffed her lines in Prix de Royaumont at Chantilly since. Tried in blinkers now. Could easily bounce back if she takes well to first-time headgear; not fully exposed.
8th	6 8th (6) (3.5/1 -75%) Alpina Express	3.5 3.5/1(-75%)	(6) Alpina Express 3.5/1, Firmly on the up now and readily landed the hat-trick at Windsor 18 days ago. Unlikely the handicapper has caught up with her yet, so she's worth a chance to complete the four-timer. 3-3 since handicapping and switched to turf; upped in grade but may well progress further.

LTO Selection:

ALPINA EXPRESS arrives here seeking a four-timer and this looks like a nice opportunity to continue that winning sequence. Charlie Johnston's filly was a facile winner over an extended 1m3f at Windsor most recently and a 10lb rise in the ratings might not be enough to halt her progression. Sunset Point appears the biggest danger after a decent second over 1m4f at Goodwood in May, while Dubai Crystal heads the remainder.

ALPINA EXPRESS is improving fast and, having completed the hat-trick in ready fashion at Windsor last time, she's fancied to go in again at the likely expense of Sunset Point. Divina Grace has made a positive start to her 3-y-o campaign, so she also merits consideration for all that she's in a tougher grade of handicap.

The suggestion is DUBAI CRYSTAL, who gives the impression she'll improve for the new trip. Sunset Point is second choice.

16:00 Ascot Handicap (Class 3) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:10 Newmarket Maiden (Class 3) 7f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (8.5/1 +39%) Arabic Legend	8.5 8.5/1(+39%)	(1) Arabic Legend 8.5/1, Foaled March 9. Dubawi colt. Brother to 2-y-o 7f winner Youngest. Dam, 7f-1¼m (Canadian Grade 1) winner, sister to smart winner up to 1m Lumiere. Interesting newcomer. Dubawi colt; brother to 7f 2yo winner Youngest; likely type on breeding.
3	3 3rd (3) (4.5/1 +63%) Dallas Star	4.5 4.5/1(+63%)	(3) Dallas Star 4.5/1, Shaped with plenty of encouragement when chasing home very impressive €2,000,000 Godolphin newcomer at Haydock (7f) on debut and built on that when finishing mid-field in Chesham Stakes at Royal Ascot. Open to further improvement. Has benefited from dictating the pace in both starts; Chesham effort may not be reliable.
5th	8 5th (8) (8/1 +71%) Mnawekh	8 8/1(+71%)	(8) Mnawekh 8/1, Mehmas colt who shaped nicely when second in 7-runner maiden at Chester (7f, good) on debut 14 days ago. This looks tougher but he's open to improvement. Shaped promisingly at Chester but we've not rated that form highly; this looks harder.
7th	7 7th (7) (8/1 -7%) Matnookh	8 8/1(-7%)	(7) Matnookh 8/1, A fairly expensive buy at the Breeze-ups who was still green but built on his debut promise when eleventh of 16 in Chesham Stakes at Royal Ascot (7f) 20 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Open to further progress. Fared better than his Chesham duck egg suggests; possibilities if taking well to headgear.

LTO Selection:

There was plenty to like about WARM SPELL's introduction, when he finished second (albeit well held) to subsequent Norfolk fifth/July Stakes fourth Thunder Blue at Goodwood. Not much went right for Roger Varian's colt, who was slowly away before being hampered soon after. This extra distance ought to be well within range and he can put his experience to good use. Emperor's Star, Arabic Legend, Capulet and The Ice Phoenix each make enough appeal on paper to warrant a market check on debut.

As ever an interesting maiden with plenty of well-bred sorts from good stables represented. WARM SPELL produced a promising first effort behind a useful and experienced rival at Goodwood (6f) last month and any sort of improvement over this longer trip ought to see him go close. The market will likely offer valuable clues in regard to the newcomers, but the three that stand out at this stage are Emperor's Star, Arabic Legend and Capulet.

Preference is for the very interesting newcomer EMPEROR'S STAR who has excellent credentials. Warm Spell is second choice.

16:10 Newmarket Maiden (Class 3) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:25 York Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (8/1 +33%) Monte Linas	8 8/1(+33%)	(1) Monte Linas 8/1, Made a winning debut at Chelmsford in April and similar form in defeat next 2 starts. Struggled on handicap debut at Chester last time, however, and probably needs his mark to drop. Ran well at Chelmsford on first 2 starts; hasn't done as well in 2 h'caps; first run at 1m.
2	6 2nd (6) (5/1 +38%) Almarin	5 5/1(+38%)	(6) Almarin 5/1, Ran well at Doncaster in June, then found his stamina stretched when only fourth of 5 at Haydock last time. Drop back to this trip will help and he's worthy of consideration. Novice winner in 2022 (1m, good to soft); patchy form this term but chance on best form.
3	4 3rd (4) (7/1 +22%) Monty Bay	7 7/1(+22%)	(4) Monty Bay 7/1, Winner at Chepstow in June. Sixth of 7 in handicap (7/1) at Goodwood (8f, good to firm) 28 days ago, needing stiffer test. Others make more appeal. Chepstow novice winner; only sixth on h'cap debut but a bit better than that; a possible.
4	10 4th (10) (28/1 -12%) Sunny Orange	28 28/1(-12%)	(10) Sunny Orange 28/1, Good third of 8 in handicap at Haydock in June but followed it with a tame display at Beverley, so others look more persuasive in this competitive event. Ex-Ralph Beckett; 5f winner on debut; below par recently and not sure to be suited by 1m.
5th	12 5th (12) (66/1 -164%) My Harrison George	66 66/1(-164%)	(12) My Harrison George 66/1, Has improved with each run to date but handicapper doesn't appear to have been all that lenient with his opening mark. More required. Down in trip on handicap debut having tried 1m2f last time (gelded since); more needed.
6th	2 6th (2) (1.62/1 +19%) Indiana Be	1.62 1.62/1(+19%)	(2) Indiana Be 1.62/1, Hasn't had much racing and took his form to a new level with an authoritative success at Hamilton 10 days ago. Well in under a penalty and should take all the beating. Best from the front, last time making all at Hamilton; 2lb well-in and has a big chance.
7th	13 7th (13) (7/1 +13%) Impulsive Reaction	7 7/1(+13%)	(13) Impulsive Reaction 7/1, A winner of a Musselburgh maiden on his second run last year and has gradually worked his way into top form this season, third at Pontefract last time. Likely to be on the premises. 7f winner last year and showed best form this year when third last time; each-way chance.
8th	3 8th (3) (11/1 -22%) Opera Forever	11 11/1(-22%)	(3) Opera Forever 11/1, Much improved from her debut when winning 7-runner novice at Newbury (1m, heavy, 9/4) in October. Well held in a similar event at Chelmsford on return but might come on for that back down in trip. Newbury novice winner on heavy in October; well beaten on comeback (1m2f); back in trip.
9th	8 9th (8) (20/1 -67%) Concert Boy	20 20/1(-67%)	(8) Concert Boy 20/1, Winner at Newcastle in May. In-and-out form since and current mark demands improvement. 7f AW winner; good second two runs ago but pulled too hard last time; first run at 1m.
10th	7 10th (7) (10/1 +9%) Bosc Girl	10 10/1(+9%)	(7) Bosc Girl 10/1, Fair form when filling the runner-up spot the last twice and has few miles on the clock, so potential for more switched to handicaps. 2nd in two maidens at 1m1f/1m2f this year; could go well down in trip on handicap debut.
11th	11 11th (11) (80/1 -142%) Kovu	80 80/1(-142%)	(11) Kovu 80/1, Has just run to a modest level to date, including on debut for current stable in novice at Newcastle last time. Mark of 71 seems to overestimate him. Handicap debut; chance on his novice third last month (7f) but not sure to be suited by 1m.
12th	9 12th (9) (80/1 -142%) Grey Force One	80 80/1(-142%)	(9) Grey Force One 80/1, Fair 6f Ripon winner but hasn't kicked on from it and is likely to need this first outing in 6 months. Hard to make a solid case for. 6f novice winner in 2022 but disappointing since; up in trip on first run after a break.

LTO Selection:

INDIANA BE was a decisive winner over an extended mile at Hamilton 10 days ago and looks to have been found a nice opportunity to follow that success up. Edward Bethell's charge does have to carry a 6lb penalty for that four-length victory but that may prove lenient. Bosc Girl has made a pleasing start to her career and she is feared most on her handicap bow, while Sunny Orange deserves a second look.

INDIANA BE was impressive when doubling his tally at Hamilton 10 days ago and, if the race doesn't come too soon, he should be up to defying a penalty. Almarin is a danger dropping back in trip and Impulsive Reaction shouldn't be dismissed.

The progressive INDIANA BE (nap) can follow up his Hamilton success. Almarin and Monty Bay should also go well.

16:25 York Handicap (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:35 Ascot Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (2/1 +33%) Intricacy	2 2/1(+33%)	(9) Intricacy 2/1, Scored at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in December and better form in defeat since, runner-up in handicaps at Sandown and Ffos Las the last twice. Trip/ground fine and likely to be in the mix if responding well to the first-time cheekpieces. Form figures read 212422; ran well behind an improving sort last time; major player.
2	4 2nd (4) (16/1 -100%) Enthrallment	16 16/1(-100%)	(4) Enthrallment 16/1, First run since leaving Dermot Weld when creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (1½m) last month, not knocked about. However, backward step at Goodwood since and he looks vulnerable on the back of that. Latest effort suggests he's worth this drop back in distance.
3	8 3rd (8) (6.5/1 -117%) Elraaed	6.5 6.5/1(-117%)	(8) Elraaed 6.5/1, Opened his account with a game display in first-time cheekpieces (retained) upped to this trip at Windsor (good to soft) last month. Gelded since and will need to up his game in order to follow up on this handicap debut. Improved for first-time cheekpieces at Windsor last month; may have more to offer.
4	6 4th (6) (6/1 +50%) Pledge Of Honour	6 6/1(+50%)	(6) Pledge Of Honour 6/1, Proved resurgent last term, gaining fourth handicap success at Doncaster in August. Runner-up on 2 of his 3 starts this season, including at York (10.2f, good to firm) last time, and he's likely to give another good account. Creditable second off this mark at Doncaster and York last month; place claims.
5th	2 5th (2) (66/1 -100%) Satono Japan	66 66/1(-100%)	(2) Satono Japan 66/1, Successful on AW sole start as a 2-y-o but went winless thereafter for Sir Michael Stoute. Fairly low-key start on Flat/2 tries over hurdles for present stable and percentage call is to look elsewhere. Flat/hurdles efforts for new yard suggest he can be opposed.
6th	7 6th (7) (3.33/1 +26%) Lion Kingdom	3.33 3.33/1(+26%)	(7) Lion Kingdom 3.33/1, Improved with each of his 3 starts as a juvenile and shaped well when fourth in a 15-runner Newmarket handicap (1m, good to soft) on return in April. This stiffer test may help unlock improvement and he's high on the shortlist. Ran well at Newmarket on sole outing this term; likely to improve further; respected.
7th	5 7th (5) (10/1 +9%) Perfect Thunder	10 10/1(+9%)	(5) Perfect Thunder 10/1, Got the better of subsequent Irish Oaks second/listed winner Toy when landing a 7f maiden at the Curragh for Joseph O'Brien last spring. Stepped up on low key reappearance/debut for new yard when fifth of 11 at Beverley (1¼m, good to firm) last month and she's a player off 2 lb lower here. Needs to build on latest effort but she's unexposed at 1m2f.
8th	1 8th (1) (12/1 +14%) Wind Your Neck In	12 12/1(+14%)	(1) Wind Your Neck In 12/1, Struggled in only 3 starts last year and while his reappearance second at Bath represented a step back in the right direction, he failed to land a meaningful blow at Newbury last time. Others preferred. Has form figures of 112 in 1m/1m2f races on softer than good; check the ground.
9th	10 9th (10) (16/1 +27%) God Of Fire	16 16/1(+27%)	(10) God Of Fire 16/1, Progressive in maidens, winning a 12-runner event over 9.5f at Wolverhampton in January. However, limitations seemingly exposed in turf handicaps since returning from a break and likely to come up short once more. AW winner in January; has failed to progress in two turf handicaps since.

LTO Selection:

ELRAAED won over 1m2f at Windsor last time and a repeat of that effort would give him a big chance. Owen Burrows' runner is making his handicap debut here and an opening mark of 84 appears more than workable. Intricacy should also be thereabouts after successive seconds and he's not without a chance off the same mark, while Lion Kingdom is another to keep on side.

This step up in trip should suit LION KINGDOM, who didn't get the best of runs when fourth on his return/handicap debut at Newmarket during the spring and he remains with potential. Intricacy is due to go up 3 lb for his recent Ffos Las second and is feared most ahead of Perfect Thunder and Fantasy Believer.

Unexposed LION KINGDOM is taken to enhance the good record of 3yos in this race. Intricacy and Elraaed are also respected.

16:35 Ascot Handicap (Class 4) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:40 Cork Maiden Hurdle 17f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (12/1 +25%) Bojak	12 12/1(+25%)	(1) Bojak 12/1, Fairly useful Flat winner in France. 12/1, too free when fifth of 14 in maiden hurdle at Tramore (16.6f, good) 6 weeks ago. Remains open to progress. Beaten around 25l in maiden hurdles, including over C&D; likely vulnerable again.
2	7 2nd (7) (0.5/1 +38%) Hypotenus	0.5 0.5/1(+38%)	(7) Hypotenus 0.5/1, Useful on the Flat in France and was a €215,000 buy for connections before shaping well when third on hurdles debut at Fairyhouse in February. Failed to settle in Triumph at Cheltenham 4 months ago and should take some beating in this company. Hood discarded. Flat winner; cracking start to hurdling when Grade 3 second in February; tough task latest.
3	10 3rd (10) (9/1 +0%) Mercury Mission	9 9/1(+0%)	(10) Mercury Mission 9/1, Fairly useful maiden on the Flat. First run since leaving W. McCreery when second of 16 in maiden hurdle at Roscommon (16.2f, good, 15/2) on NH debut 32 days ago. Should do better. Roscommon second (modest form, Mr Globalist third) cracking start to hurdling; this tough.
4	4 4th (4) (2.25/1 +32%) Como Park	2.25 2.25/1(+32%)	(4) Como Park 2.25/1, Useful winner at 13f on Flat. 15/8, shaped encouragingly sent hurdling on first outing since leaving Joseph Patrick O'Brien after 5 months off when fourth of 25 in maiden at Navan (16f, good to soft) on 4 months ago. Open to improvement. Flat peak RPR 95; ground-versatile; jumping let him down at Navan but should win this.
5th	6 5th (6) (50/1 -100%) Dudley's Bar	50 50/1(-100%)	(6) Dudley's Bar 50/1, Fair maiden on Flat, stays 1½m, generally out of sorts in 2022. First run for yard after leaving John Patrick Murtagh after 10 months off and a first-time tongue tie is applied for his hurdling debut. Maiden regressed after some promise for John Murtagh; tongue tie; risky.
7th	11 7th (11) (150/1 -20%) Monarch Of All	150 150/1(-20%)	(11) Monarch Of All 150/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. 80/1, still in need of the experience sent hurdling when tenth of 17 in maiden hurdle at Punchestown (15.8f, good to soft) 52 days ago. Held both starts, huge prices.
8th	8 8th (8) (125/1 -25%) I Am The Sea	125 125/1(-25%)	(8) I Am The Sea 125/1, Fair maiden on the Flat. Did no better for hurdling debut when fifth of 7 in novice hurdle at Bellewstown (16.8f, good, 100/1) 6 days ago. Looked a hurdling type in Britain but has not so far here (huge odds).
9th	17 9th (17) (20/1 -25%) Sidiriya	20 20/1(-25%)	(17) Sidiriya 20/1, Fairly useful on Flat for Dermot Weld. Betting should guide to now hurdling after 8 months off. Won maiden for Dermot Weld in September and reportedly still immature then; noted recruit.
15	15 \|F\| (15) (150/1 -20%) Legal Secretary	150 150/1(-20%)	(15) Legal Secretary 150/1, Well held in pair of Flat maidens during second half of 2021 and likely best watched on this belated return/hurdles debut. Long time since we saw her and poor on the level then.
18	18 \|U\| (18) (50/1 -52%) Yorkshire Escape	50 50/1(-52%)	(18) Yorkshire Escape 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 11 in bumper at Ballinrobe (16.5f, good, 33/1) 46 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Quiet in bumpers, seemingly unfancied; in top hands.
11th	3 11th (3) (80/1 -142%) Carslake	80 80/1(-142%)	(3) Carslake 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 66/1, again showed little after 10 weeks off when last of 9 in rated novice hurdle at Downpatrick (17.3f, good) 26 days ago. 50s third here (heavy) in March a flash in the pan; hard to fancy.
12th	16 12th (16) (200/1 -60%) Quarry Lady	200 200/1(-60%)	(16) Quarry Lady 200/1, Tailed-off thirteenth of 16 in maiden hurdle at Punchestown (16f, good, 150/1) on debut 33 days ago. 150s, tailed off at Punchestown.
14th	13 14th (13) (150/1 -200%) Say It So	150 150/1(-200%)	(13) Say It So 150/1, Modest maiden on the Flat. Couldn't even match hurdling debut form after 13 weeks off when last of 10 in maiden hurdle (40/1) at Sligo (16.9f, good) 5 days ago. Modest on the level and the same so far at flights.
15th	14 15th (14) (200/1 -60%) Alittlebitofrita	200 200/1(-60%)	(14) Alittlebitofrita 200/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 300/1, ninth of 11 in bumper at Ballinrobe (16.5f, good) 46 days ago. Switches from bumpers to hurdles. She's shown precious little as yet.
16th	2 16th (2) (125/1 -25%) Brave Crogha	125 125/1(-25%)	(2) Brave Crogha 125/1, 50/1, ninth of 16 in maiden hurdle at Killarney (17f, good to soft) on debut 2 months ago. First run for yard after leaving Thomas Cooper. 50s, nothing at Killarney; new yard.

LTO Selection:

HYPOTENUS ran a notable race in a Grade 3 on his jumping debut in February and is forgiven his Triumph Hurdle disappointment as he reverts to a right-handed track, which should suit. Well-related and a three-time Flat winner, he chased home a subsequent Grade 1 winner at Fairyhouse and while pulled up when a difficult ride at Cheltenham, jumped markedly right then and it shouldn't be an issue reverting right-handed today. Dual Flat winner Como Park is capable and ran well on jumps debut at Navan. He should improve jumping-wise from that experience, although being a staying-type on the level, might lack a gear against the selection. Mercury Mission finished behind Como Park in a Flat maiden in May 2022 but has a race-fitness edge (beating Mr Globalist at Roscommon), although needs to improve. Ex-Aga Khan-owned Sidiriya was a 42,000-euro purchase last February, having shown useful soft-ground Flat form.

A serious case of quantity over quality here, HYPOTENUS strongly fancied to build on the promise of his hurdling debut at the second attempt. The hood is left off and John McConnell's charge can get the better of Como Park, who shaped encouragingly sent hurdling on his first outing for Henry de Bromhead back in March and should have more to offer in this sphere. Mercury Mission and Yorkshire Escape are another couple to consider.

A cracking maiden, with \Hypotenus\p placed at Grade Two level, Sidiriya quite a classy recruit and COMO PARK (nap) reappearing

16:40 Cork Maiden Hurdle 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:45 Newmarket Handicap (Class 3) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (4/1 +50%) Final Watch	4 4/1(+50%)	(9) Final Watch 4/1, C&D winner. 5/1, creditable second of 6 over C&D (good) 15 days ago, running on. Each-way shout. C&D winner who runs off last winning mark and ran well over C&D last time out.
2	14 2nd (14) (11/1 -22%) Waiting All Night	11 11/1(-22%)	(14) Waiting All Night 11/1, Has drawn a blank since his debut win last May but he did post his best effort this season when a close third over 7f at Haydock a week ago and he shouldn't be too far away if showing up in similar form. Back to form with close third at Haydock last Friday and might not be far away.
3	6 3rd (6) (11/1 -38%) Persuasion	11 11/1(-38%)	(6) Persuasion 11/1, Is a long time without a win and needs things to drop right. He's on a feasible mark, however, and his latest fourth at Newbury was another respectable effort. On 17-race losing sequence but admirably consistent of late and could be in the mix.
4	10 4th (10) (6.5/1 -30%) Razeyna	6.5 6.5/1(-30%)	(10) Razeyna 6.5/1, Dual winner last year. Made a sound return from 8 months off when third of 7 over 6f at Windsor in May. Return to 7f should suit. Still relatively unexposed for her top stable. The time looks right for this lightly raced filly to go back up to 7f; player.
5th	8 5th (8) (7/1 +22%) Mister Bluebird	7 7/1(+22%)	(8) Mister Bluebird 7/1, Latest win at Goodwood in June. 7/2, creditable sixth of 10 in handicap at Newbury (7f, firm) since, making effort earlier than ideal. Hollie Doyle has won on him. Won at Goodwood last month; subsequent Newbury sixth may have come too soon.
6th	12 6th (12) (8/1 +43%) Love De Vega	8 8/1(+43%)	(12) Love De Vega 8/1, Lost his way in the second half of last year but the fact that he won on his C&D reappearance last July provides hope for a revival on his first outing for 8 months. One to keep a close eye on in the market. Below par at end of last season; off since, but won over C&D on last year's reappearance.
7th	4 7th (4) (9/1 +18%) Lyndon B	9 9/1(+18%)	(4) Lyndon B 9/1, Ended last year in top form and better than result both starts this term, not clear run before keeping on for fifth. Spencer an interesting booking for this hold-up performer. On the shortlist. Held up; won at Glorious Goodwood last July and could be involved if things go his way.
8th	2 8th (2) (12/1 +25%) Street Kid	12 12/1(+25%)	(2) Street Kid 12/1, Raced largely on AW in recent times but shaped well back on turf at Chester last time, fading in the closing stages having been ridden too aggressively. Not discounted. Best form has come on AW but his sixth at Chester in May can be upgraded; interesting.
9th	11 9th (11) (4/1 +64%) Under The Twilight	4 4/1(+64%)	(11) Under The Twilight 4/1, In the form of her life in recent months, scoring twice at Salisbury (6f/7f). Hit with a 12 lb rise for her wide-margin success last time but she is unexposed on turf so there could be more to come. Very easy winner at Salisbury but now 12lb higher in a much tougher contest.
10th	7 10th (7) (20/1 +29%) Carnival Zain	20 20/1(+29%)	(7) Carnival Zain 20/1, Progressive in 2022, winning 5 times, but the handicapper seems to have caught up with him and he underperformed at York 4 weeks ago. On last winning mark and fair form this year, but not shaping as though a win is imminent.
11th	5 11th (5) (18/1 -29%) Maxi Boy	18 18/1(-29%)	(5) Maxi Boy 18/1, Off 21 months, shaped as if retaining ability when 2¾ lengths fourth of 8 to Amber Island in handicap at Leicester (7f, good) 38 days ago, nearest finish. Needs to build on that. His only win came on 2019 debut. Returned from spell in US with encouraging fourth and he's well treated on 2021 C&D form.
12th	1 12th (1) (33/1 -175%) Tiger Crusade	33 33/1(-175%)	(1) Tiger Crusade 33/1, Two AW wins over this trip at the start of the year. Made a respectable return from a 4-month break when fifth of 9 at Newcastle 13 days ago, no extra in the final 110 yds. Should be spot on now but it is a while since he's done much on the grass. Well handicapped on this year's AW form but has something to prove on turf nowadays.

LTO Selection:

Surprise Leicester scorer Amber Island demands respect from a 4lb elevated mark, along with Final Watch, who can be thereabouts with a replication of last month's C&D second. Razeyna retains potential and could go close back up from 6f, but slight preference is for MISTER BLUEBIRD. Successful from 4lb lower at Goodwood, he was possibly feeling the effects when turned out four days later at Newbury. Heather Main's gelding has been given a bit more time off since then and it would be no surprise were he to resume his progress now.

In a very open contest the suggestion is WAITING ALL NIGHT who was clear with a couple of well-treated sorts when a close third at Haydock a week ago. Lyndon B could get on well with Jamie Spencer and is second choice ahead of Razeyna, who will be suited by the return to 7f, and Harry Magnus.

Good cases can be made for a number of these but LOVE DE VEGA won over C&D on his reappearance last July and can do the same again.

16:45 Newmarket Handicap (Class 3) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:55 York Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (11/1 +21%) Copper Knight	11 11/1(+21%)	(7) Copper Knight 11/1, 6-time C&D winner (joint winning-most horse at York in training). In the doldrums since latest success at Chester last summer under this rider but could be worth one more chance in a change of headgear. Multiple course winner who lurks on a dangerous mark; revival quite possible.
2	1 2nd (1) (8.5/1 +70%) Ventura Express	8.5 8.5/1(+70%)	(1) Ventura Express 8.5/1, Scored in good style at Pontefract (5f, good) in May prior to hitting the crossbar at Doncaster. Held at Chester last time but probably remains in form. Done no favours by the draw, however. Well suited by 5f at a stiff track; concern that he'll get going too late at this course.
3	14 3rd (14) (4.5/1 +44%) Mattice	4.5 4.5/1(+44%)	(14) Mattice 4.5/1, Dual winner last season and creditable efforts the last twice. Plenty of good runs here to his name and could go well. Lurks on a dangerous mark and has C&D form; not discounted.
4	13 4th (13) (10/1 +38%) Le Beau Garcon	10 10/1(+38%)	(13) Le Beau Garcon 10/1, Dual winner as a juvenile and back to his best when third in a big field at Beverley last month, starting better and keeping on. Suspect it's only a matter of time before he wins a handicap. Valid excuses the last twice and he's on a good mark; needs taking seriously.
5th	2 5th (2) (14/1 +13%) Elegant Erin	14 14/1(+13%)	(2) Elegant Erin 14/1, Four-time winner last season and very much caught the eye returning from 10 months off in hot handicap at Newcastle recently, getting no sort of run. 2 lb lower here and very much one to note for all Graham Lee switches to Spring Is Sprung. Four wins last year and made a most encouraging return at Newcastle; sharp track a query.
6th	9 6th (9) (4/1 +64%) Princess Karine	4 4/1(+64%)	(9) Princess Karine 4/1, Convincing winner of 5f Carlisle handicap last month and ran well despite failing to land a gamble at Beverley a week ago. Needs another step forward to defy this mark on that showing. Speedy filly but held off this mark at Beverley last week; career best required.
7th	10 7th (10) (18/1 -64%) Spring Is Sprung	18 18/1(-64%)	(10) Spring Is Sprung 18/1, Dual winner who ran a screamer in good C&D handicap in May and not beaten far again at Musselburgh since. 1 of 5 for Paul Midgley and seemingly the pick of Graham Lee. Respected. Promise for new yard, including C&D, and on a good mark if reproducing this year's best.
8th	11 8th (11) (14/1 -17%) Dandy Dinmont	14 14/1(-17%)	(11) Dandy Dinmont 14/1, Plenty of good runs this year, wasting no time getting back to best having been well backed when edged out by Nelson Gay at Newcastle a fortnight ago. Interesting with yard's 7 lb apprentice up for the first time. String of good runs in defeat this year but the handicapper may have his measure for now.
9th	3 9th (3) (18/1 -13%) Khabib	18 18/1(-13%)	(3) Khabib 18/1, Three-time winner on AW last year and finished with running left on return at Musselburgh last week. One to consider. Eyecatching effort at Musselburgh latest; encouraging jockey booking; chance if draw is OK.
10th	16 10th (16) (28/1 -12%) Mersea	28 28/1(-12%)	(16) Mersea 28/1, C&D novice winner last term and ran well here on her final start. More needed now handicapping on first outing for a year but gets the 3-y-o allowance. C&D winner as 2yo; absent for over a year and this looks a tough return.
11th	22 11th (22) (11/1 +0%) Mereside Angel	11 11/1(+0%)	(22) Mereside Angel 11/1, Scored at Ayr last month and back to form when going close at Musselburgh 11 days ago. This is tougher and he was well beaten in 2 runs here last term. Unlucky not to add to his tally at Musselburgh last time but this is a deeper race.
12th	5 12th (5) (18/1 -13%) Glory Fighter	18 18/1(-13%)	(5) Glory Fighter 18/1, Back to winning ways in first-time cheekpieces in 5f Catterick handicap last month and ran well after 8 lb rise at Musselburgh last week. Bit more needed from stall 1. Two good runs since cheekpieces went on; has the pace to go well at this track.
13th	18 13th (18) (16/1 +11%) Lullaby Bay	16 16/1(+11%)	(18) Lullaby Bay 16/1, Got a hat-trick up in 5f handicaps last spring and possibly working her way back for new yard this term. Down another 3 lb and wouldn't rule out a revival. Not fired for new yard yet but last time wasn't too bad and she's down in the weights.
14th	21 14th (21) (66/1 -65%) Texas Man	66 66/1(-65%)	(21) Texas Man 66/1, Three-time winner for Paul Midgley but out of form this year, again finishing well held for new yard at Musselburgh 11 days ago. Low-key stable debut 11 days ago and will be 3lb lower from the weekend.
15th	4 15th (4) (14/1 +0%) Papa Don't Preach	14 14/1(+0%)	(4) Papa Don't Preach 14/1, Capitalised on a falling mark at Newcastle in January and arrives here in good heart, not beaten far in the Epsom Dash 6 weeks ago despite hanging. Dropped 2 lb. Always prominent when winning on AW in Jan; recent turf efforts fine but others stronger.
16th	12 16th (12) (33/1 +18%) Havagomecca	33 33/1(+18%)	(12) Havagomecca 33/1, Back to winning ways at Musselburgh (5f) in May but form has rather dipped since and Nelson Gay looks stronger for yard. On a fair mark on best form but often pulls hard and others appeal more.
17th	20 17th (20) (28/1 +15%) Good Luck Fox	28 28/1(+15%)	(20) Good Luck Fox 28/1, Split Glory Fighter and Le Beau Garcon when running well at Catterick last month but down the field at Haydock last time, using up energy early after missing the break. Three sound efforts this summer but doubt he's far enough ahead of the handicapper to win.
18th	19 18th (19) (33/1 +0%) Dickieburd	33 33/1(+0%)	(19) Dickieburd 33/1, Profile largely disappointing since winning at Chester last year, running well at Epsom on Derby Day but proving very disappointing at Musselburgh since. Headgear goes on. Chance on his Epsom third but failed to fire at Musselburgh latest; headgear now tried.

LTO Selection:

Local handler Paul Midgley boasts a strong hand, with five challengers headed by ELEGANT ERIN and Spring Is Sprung. The former gets the vote following her return effort in the Gosforth Park Cup a fortnight ago, when not getting a clear run, and the fact she has been dropped 2lb enhances her claims further. Spring Is Sprung is respected following a solid effort here on his penultimate start, while others for the shortlist include Princess Karine, Le Beau Garcon and Mereside Angel.

He's badly out of form but COPPER KNIGHT, joint-holder of the title of winning-most horse at York, has been used to contesting much stronger handicaps than this here and could be worth one more chance from a mark 17 lb lower than for his last success at Chester a year ago under Sean Kirrane. Paul Midgley runs 5, with Elegant Erin and Spring Is Sprung strong contenders. Nelson Gay is another to consider.

Le Beau Garcon is going to find a race going his way soon but NELSON GAY may be able to follow up his recent Newcastle success.

16:55 York Handicap (Class 4) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Kilbeggan Maiden Hurdle 19f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (3.2/1 +47%) Castra Vetera	3.2 3.2/1(+47%)	(1) Castra Vetera 3.2/1, Useful winner at 16f in bumpers. 80/1, pulled up in Easter Festival Novices' Hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.4f, good to soft) 96 days ago won by Nick Rockett, behind when pulled up early in straight.
2	7 2nd (7) (14/1 -100%) Gentle And Kind	14 14/1(-100%)	(7) Gentle And Kind 14/1, Well Chosen mare. Sister to modest hurdler/fair chaser Snowell. Dam of no account. Off mark in points at second attempt (Apr 2021).
3	15 3rd (15) (50/1 -100%) Sleep Sound	50 50/1(-100%)	(15) Sleep Sound 50/1, Yeats mare. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler Jack Devine. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stays 25f) Streets of Doyen.
4	16 4th (16) (5/1 -43%) The Grey Dove	5 5/1(-43%)	(16) The Grey Dove 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Good second of 16 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16f, good, 7/1) 33 days ago. Sets clear standard.
5th	6 5th (6) (16/1 -33%) Coastguard Lady	16 16/1(-33%)	(6) Coastguard Lady 16/1, Twice-raced maiden. Eighth of 12 in bumper at Galway (16f, heavy, 6/1). Off 8 months. Makes hurdles debut.
6th	10 6th (10) (100/1 +0%) Ivy Hall	100 100/1(+0%)	(10) Ivy Hall 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. Pulled up in novice hurdle (66/1) at Sligo (17.6f, good) 31 days ago, tailed off when pulled up. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.
7th	2 7th (2) (0.5/1 +32%) Tina Meehan	0.5 0.5/1(+32%)	(2) Tina Meehan 0.5/1, Mahler mare. All the rage in betting and looked a very good prospect when winning 8-runner bumper at Tramore (2m) in October, leading on bridle around 2f out and going clear. No surprise to see her play a lead role now attentions switch to hurdles.
8th	5 8th (5) (150/1 -50%) Ballycommon Chapel	150 150/1(-50%)	(5) Ballycommon Chapel 150/1, Modest maiden on the Flat, making GB/IRE jumps debut. Blinkered for 1st time, eleventh of 12 in handicap (6/1) at Gowran (13.7f, soft) 86 days ago.
9th	9 9th (9) (150/1 -50%) Hot Shimmer	150 150/1(-50%)	(9) Hot Shimmer 150/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Fifteenth of 16 in handicap hurdle (80/1) at Punchestown (19.4f, good to soft) 52 days ago.
10th	3 10th (3) (80/1 +20%) Andyourbirdcansing	80 80/1(+20%)	(3) Andyourbirdcansing 80/1, Once-raced maiden. 40/1, sixth of 10 in novice hurdle at Downpatrick (18.8f, good to soft) on NH debut 27 days ago.
11th	12 11th (12) (100/1 -52%) Mandilou	100 100/1(-52%)	(12) Mandilou 100/1, Once-raced maiden. Tongue strap on, slipped up in hunter chase at Downpatrick (23.5f, good to soft, 33/1) on NH debut 56 days ago. Makes hurdles debut.
12th	8 12th (8) (125/1 +38%) Georgiabell	125 125/1(+38%)	(8) Georgiabell 125/1, Twice-raced maiden. Eleventh of 16 in novice hurdle (150/1) at Punchestown (16f, good) 33 days ago.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (200/1 -100%) Another Red Cat	200 200/1(-100%)	(4) Another Red Cat 200/1, Once-raced maiden. 66/1 and tongue strap on, ninth of 10 in bumper at Sligo (18f, good to soft) on NH debut 31 days ago. Makes hurdles debut.
14	14 \|PU\| (14) (200/1 -33%) Sandy Montana	200 200/1(-33%)	(14) Sandy Montana 200/1, Once-raced maiden. Hooded, ninth of 10 in novice hurdle at Downpatrick (18.8f, good to soft, 100/1) on NH debut 27 days ago.
13	13 \|PU\| (13) (250/1 -67%) Nagambler	250 250/1(-67%)	(13) Nagambler 250/1, Once-raced maiden. Pulled up in bumper (50/1) at Downpatrick (17.3f, good) on NH debut 26 days ago, struggling badly over 5f out. Makes hurdles debut.

LTO Selection:

TINA MEEHAN ran out a facile winner when romping home by 14 lengths on her racecourse debut in a Tramore bumper back in October and Willie Mullins' mare is hard to oppose now tackling hurdles for the first time. The Grey Dove finished a respectable second back over obstacles at Punchestown last month and appears the chief threat now faced with a stiffer test. Castra Vetera is lightly raced for an eight-year-old and could also have a say in these calmer waters.

TINA MEEHAN looked an exciting prospect when winning a bumper at Tramore in October and can make a winning start in this sphere. The Grey Dove has the best hurdles form so is next best ahead of point-winner Gentle And Kind.

An impressive winner of a bumper at Tramore, TINA MEEHAN looks another useful recruit to hurdling for Closutton.

17:00 Kilbeggan Maiden Hurdle 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:10 Ascot Handicap (Class 3) 6f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (2.25/1 +50%) Popmaster	2.25 2.25/1(+50%)	(5) Popmaster 2.25/1, Went without a win in 2022 but turned in his best effort of the year to belatedly prove his stamina for 7f when runner-up at Newbury last month, headed close home. Nudged up 1 lb for that near miss and this previous C&D winner is fancied to feature. Back to form at Newbury latest; three best turf runs have all come over C&D; strong claims.
2	6 2nd (6) (2.5/1 +44%) Haymaker	2.5 2.5/1(+44%)	(6) Haymaker 2.5/1, Progressive 4-y-o who confirmed the promise of his reappearance back on lest testing ground when winning 9-runner handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in May. Probably remained in form when fourth at Epsom since and can make his presence felt back in Class 3 company. Beat Spanish Star at Windsor in May and fair run at Epsom latest; should be involved.
3	3 3rd (3) (11/1 +21%) Lucky Man	11 11/1(+21%)	(3) Lucky Man 11/1, Posted some excellent efforts in handicaps last autumn after the cheekpieces went on. Looked rusty after 6 months off when nineteenth at York (6f) a couple of months ago. Can take a step forward. Chance on last year's best but he was well beaten on his York return in May.
4	2 4th (2) (5/1 -11%) Spanish Star	5 5/1(-11%)	(2) Spanish Star 5/1, 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 ran well when fifth in Buckingham Palace Stakes here last month. Better than ever as an 8yo; ran well at Royal Ascot; should be involved once again.
5th	8 5th (8) (8.5/1 +15%) Temple Bruer	8.5 8.5/1(+15%)	(8) Temple Bruer 8.5/1, Enhanced an excellent strike rate when scoring at Doncaster last month and better than ever when resuming winning ways at Newmarket (6f, good) just under 3 weeks ago, doing well to put such a gap between himself and the rest. 6 lb higher but not taken lightly in his current mood. 5-9 since joining this yard; won easily at Newmarket last time but this is a deeper race.
6th	9 6th (9) (5/1 +38%) Havana Pusey	5 5/1(+38%)	(9) Havana Pusey 5/1, Havana Grey filly who produced a promising first effort when second at Brighton (5.2f) in May and built on that to score at Nottingham (6f) 4 weeks later, doing it pretty convincingly. Took another step forward when third on handicap debut at Epsom (6f) 9 days ago and remains unexposed. Unexposed 3yo who is on an upward curve; still capable of better and she's not ruled out.

LTO Selection:

Popmaster was just touched off over 7f at Newbury last month and another bold bid can be expected, although he may be susceptible to some better treated rivals, such as INGRA TOR. Jack Channon's charge was a good second last time over 6f at Kempton and he shaped as if a win could be just around the corner, despite being handed a 1lb rise in the ratings. Temple Bruer completes the shortlist.

A few in with chances but the vote goes to POPMASTER, who turned in his best effort of the year when going down by just a short head at Newbury last month and Ed Walker's grey looks potentially well treated back at a course he goes particularly well at. Haymaker possibly didn't handle the idiosyncrasies of Epsom last time, so he's put forward as the main threat back on a more conventional track, while Temple Bruer and Ingra Tor can battle for minor honours.

Spanish Star is still improving at the age of eight but he may have to give best to the well-handicapped POPMASTER (nap) today.

17:10 Ascot Handicap (Class 3) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:15 Cork Maiden Hurdle 17f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	4 1st (4) (1.75/1 +50%) Great Bear	1.75 1.75/1(+50%)	(4) Great Bear 1.75/1, Fairly useful hurdler. First run since leaving T. Gibney when creditable fifth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.4f, good to soft, 12/1), going with enthusiasm. Off 14 months. Player. Grand dual-code type; ran roughly to his mark, yard debut when last seen; absence a worry.
2	18 2nd (18) (3.2/1 +47%) Moon Rise Beauty	3.2 3.2/1(+47%)	(18) Moon Rise Beauty 3.2/1, Fair hurdler. Winner in bumper at Downpatrick in August. Below form seventh of 15 in novice hurdle (13/2) at Thurles (15.9f, good to soft). Off 7 months. Not taken lightly. Bumper winner; fine Limerick second sandwiched by two hurdling flops; top yard.
3	5 3rd (5) (33/1 +67%) Jimmy Boy	33 33/1(+67%)	(5) Jimmy Boy 33/1, 20/1, tenth of 14 in novice hurdle at Tramore (21.6f, good) 41 days ago. Back down in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Long time since he could justify this rating and makes no appeal.
4	13 4th (13) (3/1 +57%) The Mediator	3 3/1(+57%)	(13) The Mediator 3/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Below form seventh of 16 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (15.8f, good to soft, 13/8) 52 days ago. Respected. Classy bumper winner; frustrating since, costly to follow (albeit peak RPR 121).
5th	19 5th (19) (20/1 -43%) Tideways Hero	20 20/1(-43%)	(19) Tideways Hero 20/1, Promising sort. Hooded, sixth of 16 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16f, good, 12/1) on NH debut 33 days ago. Should have more to offer. Pulled up in a point; joined leading stable before pleasing hurdling debut at Punchestown.
6th	9 6th (9) (20/1 +0%) Perzzini	20 20/1(+0%)	(9) Perzzini 20/1, Once-raced maiden. Fourth of 6 in bumper at Sedgefield (16.8f, good, 9/4) on NH debut. Off 14 months. Makes hurdles debut. First run for yard after leaving Patrick Eugene Turley. 9-4, no great shakes in Sedgefield bumper over a year ago but keen then; new yard; noted.
7th	10 7th (10) (12/1 +76%) Second Intention	12 12/1(+76%)	(10) Second Intention 12/1, Once-raced maiden. Seventh of 18 in novice hurdle (66/1) at Limerick (16.4f, good to soft) on NH debut 49 days ago. 66s, pleasing start at Limerick in May, albeit never a threat; lovely pedigree and noted.
8th	15 8th (15) (200/1 -100%) Beanie To Sea	200 200/1(-100%)	(15) Beanie To Sea 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. 33/1, twelfth of 14 in novice hurdle at Roscommon (15.5f, good to soft) 4 days ago. Nothing to recommend mare here so far.
9th	3 9th (3) (8/1 +11%) Chrisco	8 8/1(+11%)	(3) Chrisco 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Hooded for 1st time, below form eighth of 14 in novice hurdle (5/1) at Wexford (20.7f, good to soft) 7 days ago. Yard having good spell. Poor latest but has ability; at least he drops in trip but consistently weak finisher.
10th	7 10th (7) (33/1 +67%) Lets Do This	33 33/1(+67%)	(7) Lets Do This 33/1, Twice-raced maiden. 18/1, eighth of 15 in novice hurdle at Downpatrick (18.8f, good) 26 days ago. 18s, nothing either hurdles start; presumably needs a handicap.
11th	17 11th (17) (100/1 +0%) Honey Roll Over	100 100/1(+0%)	(17) Honey Roll Over 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. 125/1, tenth of 13 in novice hurdle at Tramore (16.8f, good) 41 days ago. Huge odds so far hurdling and ran accordingly.
12th	21 12th (21) (40/1 +20%) Blue In The West	40 40/1(+20%)	(21) Blue In The West 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Tenth of 14 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (16f, good, 14/1) 25 days ago. RESERVE. Second reserve; winning pointer looks more a handicap type and may need more experience.
13th	12 13th (12) (100/1 +0%) The Border Boy	100 100/1(+0%)	(12) The Border Boy 100/1, Once-raced maiden. Hooded, eighth of 10 in bumper at Tramore (16.6f, good, 33/1) on NH debut 42 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Down the field in bumper in June; hooded for hurdles bow.
14th	6 14th (6) (125/1 -25%) Ladyeze Man	125 125/1(-25%)	(6) Ladyeze Man 125/1, Once-raced maiden. 80/1, tenth of 15 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (19.1f, soft) on NH debut 64 days ago, going in snatches. 80s, tailed off at Clonmel (soft).
15th	2 15th (2) (40/1 -60%) Breath Caught	40 40/1(-60%)	(2) Breath Caught 40/1, Useful Flat winner. Twice-raced maiden over hurdles. Useful winner at 11f on flat. 22/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, fell in novice hurdle at Wexford (16.7f, good) 23 days ago. RPR 103 in 2020 on Flat in Britain but 22s, struggled both hurdles starts; latest better.
20	20 \|PU\| (20) (200/1 -100%) Lacken Run	200 200/1(-100%)	(20) Lacken Run 200/1, Once-raced maiden. Sixteenth of 18 in novice hurdle (125/1) at Clonmel (16.6f, heavy) on NH debut 99 days ago. RESERVE. First reserve; 125s, tailed off at Clonmel (heavy).

LTO Selection:

SHERODAN returned from a 647-day layoff when running well at Ballinrobe. A debut bumper winner, he conceded 8lb to the race-fit winner and with progression likely, should take the beating. The Mediator also won a bumper on debut and while disappointing at Punchestown in May, was reported lame post-race. He previously contested some useful maidens but might struggle to beat the selection. Moon Rise Beauty, another bumper winner, has been in-and-out in three hurdles runs and while not herself at Thurles in December, she nonetheless faces a tough task on reappearance. Stablemate Chrisco, thrice a beaten odds-on favourite, was beaten 26 lengths in a first-time hood at Wexford recently. Great Bear ran well when last seen at the 2022 Punchestown Festival but returns from a long absence.

SHERODAN showed fairly useful form in a couple of bumpers back in 2021/22 (winner on debut) and ran to a similar level sent hurdling after 22 months off when second at Ballinrobe 6 weeks ago. He's entitled to build on that and gets the vote ahead of Great Bear and The Mediator.

Neither easy to solve nor price. SHERODAN is a tentative choice after a pleasing return at Ballinrobe

17:15 Cork Maiden Hurdle 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:20 Newmarket Handicap (Class 3) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (3.5/1 +71%) Good Earth	3.5 3.5/1(+71%)	(3) Good Earth 3.5/1, Gradually worked his way back to top form this year and better than ever when successful at Beverley last month. Respectable efforts in defeat the last twice and returns to the minimum trip. Beverley win last month was a fine run; not quite so good over 6f twice since.
2	6 2nd (6) (5.5/1 +31%) Isle Of Lismore	5.5 5.5/1(+31%)	(6) Isle Of Lismore 5.5/1, C&D winner last summer who shaped as if still in good form but didn't pick up nearly so well as might have been expected when fourth at Windsor (5.1f, good to firm) just under a fortnight ago. Down 2 lb and needs considering hovering just above his last winning mark. C&D winner last summer; on a fair mark and rain would aid his cause.
3	7 3rd (7) (4.5/1 +50%) Another Baar	4.5 4.5/1(+50%)	(7) Another Baar 4.5/1, Notched a third success of the campaign at Beverley last month and shaped as if still in good form back under a claimer when third at Ripon (6f, good) just over 3 weeks ago. Needs more taking on his elders for the first time. Three handicap wins this year and not fully exposed over 5f; should have a big run in him.
4	10 4th (10) (8/1 -33%) The Thames Boatman	8 8/1(-33%)	(10) The Thames Boatman 8/1, Made a winning return at Wolverhampton in February and made the frame next 2 starts. Raced freely when last at Yarmouth (5.2f, good to firm) last month but wasted no time getting back on track returned to all-weather when runner-up at Chelmsford last time. Hood applied. Two wins on AW but has run well on fast turf; hood could help; still capable of better.
5th	9 5th (9) (11/1 +63%) Lipsink	11 11/1(+63%)	(9) Lipsink 11/1, Down in the weights but little impact the last twice, including at Lingfield on Wednesday. Some fair efforts this year but others have more pressing claims.
6th	1 6th (1) (2.75/1 +61%) Swayze	2.75 2.75/1(+61%)	(1) Swayze 2.75/1, Has hit the target twice already this year, latest at Haydock (5f) in May. Struggles for consistency but ran respectably when third at Windsor (5.1f, good to firm) just under a fortnight ago and Hollie Doyle takes over for the first time. Interesting. Easy winner at Haydock in May but less good twice since; others perhaps better treated.
7th	8 7th (8) (7.5/1 +53%) Antiphon	7.5 7.5/1(+53%)	(8) Antiphon 7.5/1, Scored at Windsor in May and has remained in good form, fourth at Nottingham (6.1f, good to soft) 6 days ago (lost 2 places close home). This a tougher race, so percentage call is probably to look elsewhere. Has solid course form & been in good form in 2023; perhaps vulnerable at this level though.

LTO Selection:

Russet Gold justified favouritism at Redcar, but he may be vulnerable after being raised 5lb for that three-quarter-length success. The nod goes to CONQUISTADOR, who was a very good third in the Palace Of Holyroodhouse Handicap at Royal Ascot last month. This appears to be a slightly easier assignment and another bold bid can be expected off the same mark. Swayze is just one other to consider in a competitive sprint.

A tricky closing contest to solve and while SWAYZE has often struggled with consistency, William Muir & Chris Grassick's 4-y-o is taken to get back to winning ways with Hollie Doyle taking over in the saddle for the first time. The main danger may emerge from Conquistador, who wasn't beaten far in a big-field Royal Ascot handicap 3 weeks ago. Isle of Lismore and Russet Gold can battle out third spot.

Conquistador ran well at Royal Ascot but TATTERSTALL was badly drawn there and his Epsom win looks a rock-solid piece of form.

17:20 Newmarket Handicap (Class 3) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 York Handicap (Class 4) 12f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (9/1 +36%) Gibside	9 9/1(+36%)	(9) Gibside 9/1, Pair of 1½m Ripon wins last summer and added to his tally when a smooth winner of C&D 0-65 last month. Caught too far back when mid-division in the Cumberland Plate back there since and treated as if still in form. Career-best effort when winning quite stylishly at Carlisle last month.
2	6 2nd (6) (3/1 +45%) Bringbackmemories	3 3/1(+45%)	(6) Bringbackmemories 3/1, Winner at Haydock in June. Good second of 7 in handicap at Beverley (1¼m, good to soft, 7/2) 6 days ago, closing all way to line. Can make presence felt back at 1½m. Back in good form lately and ought to be suited by this move back up in trip; good chance.
3	5 3rd (5) (6/1 +0%) Obsidian Knight	6 6/1(+0%)	(5) Obsidian Knight 6/1, Notched a third success at Lingfield in January and has remained in good order, proving he's fully effective on turf when second of 7 at Newbury (1½m) 3 weeks ago. Has done all his winning in Polytrack but ran well when second on turf last month.
4	7 4th (7) (25/1 -14%) Gastronomy	25 25/1(-14%)	(7) Gastronomy 25/1, Fairly useful form. Good second in Ripon handicap over this trip on yard debut at the beginning of June but not in the same form when well-held third at Thirsk since. Low-mileage 4yo; ran well on seasonal/stable debut; soft ground the excuse last time.
5th	11 5th (11) (5/1 +33%) A La Francaise	5 5/1(+33%)	(11) A La Francaise 5/1, Successful from a 2 lb lower mark at Hamilton (11f) last summer and steadily worked her way back to form this term, finishing runner-up on her last 2 starts. Has had the form of her latest Beverley run boosted and needs considering. Looked as good as ever when close second in a quite valuable Sunday Series race last month.
6th	4 6th (4) (7/1 -8%) Sea Grey	7 7/1(-8%)	(4) Sea Grey 7/1, Winner of sole start at 2 yrs for Andrew Balding. Has drawn a blank since but latest Haydock third was respectable and being eased another 1 lb can only help. Denied clear run before keeping on well for third at Haydock last month; considered.
7th	2 7th (2) (8/1 -23%) Savrola	8 8/1(-23%)	(2) Savrola 8/1, Making first start since leaving Chris Wall after 7 months off, overcame pace bias when winning 9-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in May. Possible excuses when last of 3 at Salisbury since and given another chance. Scored on seasonal/stable debut and had excuses last time; interesting over new trip.
8th	3 8th (3) (10/1 -18%) Natchez Trace	10 10/1(-18%)	(3) Natchez Trace 10/1, Career best when winning 12-runner handicap (9/2) at Southwell (1½m) in June. Creditable third of 8 at Chester since. Ought to be competitive again. Backed up last month's AW win with good third on turf a fortnight ago.
9th	10 9th (10) (14/1 -56%) Bollin Margaret	14 14/1(-56%)	(10) Bollin Margaret 14/1, Scored at Thirsk in June and has remained in good form since, fourth in 7-runner handicap at Doncaster (1¼m, good to firm, 11/8) on most recent outing. Can remain competitive. In the frame all four starts since 6l win at Thirsk in early June; on the premises again.
10th	1 10th (1) (10/1 +29%) Sea Stone	10 10/1(+29%)	(1) Sea Stone 10/1, Won over this trip at Kempton last autumn. Started 2023 with 2 solid efforts at Meydan but below his best at Abu Dhabi when last seen in March. Possibly best watched after 4 months off. Placed over this trip in UAE in February; on workable mark if tuned up after break.

LTO Selection:

The Jim Goldie stable can do little wrong at present and A LA FRANCAISE looks primed to return to winning ways after a pair of solid runner-up efforts in similar company. The four-year-old remains feasibly handicapped and she may have too much for the likes of the recent Beverley second Bringbackmemories, as well as Natchez Trace, who has been in fine form of late. Obsidian Knight and Sea Stone are entitled to be thereabouts as well.

There were possible excuses for SAVROLA at Salisbury last time so he is given another chance to show he's capable of better again for the James Ferguson yard. Bringbackmemories ran well at Beverley last week and is second choice ahead of A La Francaise and Ready To Shine.

Top of the list is BRINGBACKMEMORIES, who has returned to form in recent weeks and remains well treated on some of his Irish exploits.

17:30 York Handicap (Class 4) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:35 Kilbeggan Maiden Hurdle 19f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	4 1st (4) (22/1 -38%) Hardwired	22 22/1(-38%)	(4) Hardwired 22/1, Fair chaser. 15/2, below form seventh of 14 in novice chase at Tramore (21.7f, good to soft) 88 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Blinkers back on, tongue strap back on. Below form over fences; some decent efforts over hurdles; might find trip too sharp.
2	6 2nd (6) (3.5/1 +53%) Aeros Luck	3.5 3.5/1(+53%)	(6) Aeros Luck 3.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. Second of 14 in novice hurdle at this course (16f, good, 15/2) 25 days ago. Took a step forward when runner-up at this track; definite claims if building on that.
3	9 3rd (9) (4/1 +53%) Cullagh Pride	4 4/1(+53%)	(9) Cullagh Pride 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. Respectable third of 13 in novice hurdle (7/1) at Wexford (20.4f, good) 23 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Two decent efforts the last twice; has the rating to be involved.
4	1 4th (1) (6/1 -20%) Rock On Pedro	6 6/1(-20%)	(1) Rock On Pedro 6/1, Promising sort. Very good second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (21.6f, good, 12/1) 41 days ago. Should progress. Winner on the Flat; improved form when runner-up over hurdles; drop in trip should suit.
5th	8 5th (8) (14/1 +65%) Banada Bridge	14 14/1(+65%)	(8) Banada Bridge 14/1, Modest hurdler. Remains a maiden after 11 hurdle runs. Twelfth of 16 in handicap hurdle (7/1) at Punchestown (19.4f, good to soft) 52 days ago. Stepped forward when second in handicap at Leopardstown two starts ago; this looks tougher.
6th	7 6th (7) (200/1 +0%) Prince Quattro	200 200/1(+0%)	(7) Prince Quattro 200/1, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. 125/1, ran out in novice hurdle at Wexford (16.7f, good) 23 days ago. Ran out at final flight at Wexford; tailed off in trio of starts prior to that; tough ask.
10	10 \|F\| (10) (1.62/1 +41%) Hamartia	1.62 1.62/1(+41%)	(10) Hamartia 1.62/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 5/2, good third of 15 in novice hurdle at Tramore (21.1f, good) 42 days ago. Has to be taken seriously. Improved form last twice back from a five month break; drop back in trip fine; big chance.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (8/1 +0%) Zettabyte	8 8/1(+0%)	(5) Zettabyte 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, sixth of 9 in novice hurdle at Downpatrick (17.3f, good, 11/1) 26 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Two decent efforts of late; cheekpieces retained and step up in trip should suit; player.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (80/1 -60%) Black Barrel	80 80/1(-60%)	(3) Black Barrel 80/1, Poor hurdler. Remains a maiden after 7 hurdle runs. Good seventh of 13 in handicap hurdle (22/1) at Sligo (17.9f, good). Off 11 months. Easy to look elsewhere. Step in right direction when 7th at Sligo in August but has plenty to find here on return.

LTO Selection:

HAMARTIA posted another solid effort in defeat when finishing third at Tramore last month and the Colm Murphy-trained six-year-old could gain a breakthrough success at the fifth time of asking over hurdles. Cash The Cheque shaped better than the beaten distance at Down Royal, with Anthony McCann's mare one to note now returned to maiden company. The lightly-raced Aeros Luck and more experienced Rock On Pedro can't be discounted in their current form either.

ROCK ON PEDRO improved when runner-up in a handicap at Tramore and, with further progress entirely possible, he could be the answer. Next on the list is Hamartia, who appeared to find 21f too much of a test last time and she hit the crossbar over this C&D on her penultimate start. Cash The Cheque and Cullagh Pride are others with claims.

HAMARTIA has shaped as if there is more to come from her and the slight drop back in trip should see her give this a good go.

17:35 Kilbeggan Maiden Hurdle 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:45 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (4.5/1 +80%) Spioradalta	4.5 4.5/1(+80%)	(8) Spioradalta 4.5/1, Latest win at Nottingham in May. 12/1, respectable 2½ lengths sixth of 10 to Pearly Star in handicap at this C&D (good) 14 days ago, running on. Cheekpieces back on. Has a patchy profile and he couldn't make a serious impact over C&D last time.
2	9 2nd (9) (22/1 +0%) Mabre	22 22/1(+0%)	(9) Mabre 22/1, 3 wins from 13 runs this year. Latest win at Newbury in May. 10/1, below form third of 10 in handicap at this course (7f, good) 14 days ago, inadequate test. Visor back on. Others more persuasive. All of his wins have been at 1m and was a remote third over 7f here last time.
3	6 3rd (6) (12/1 -71%) Devasboy	12 12/1(-71%)	(6) Devasboy 12/1, 28/1, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Carlisle (7.8f, good to soft) 16 days ago, very slowly away. Visor on 1st time. Can give a good account. Last win was off 6lb higher over C&D and he could be dangerous back at this track.
4	10 4th (10) (22/1 +33%) Garrick Street	22 22/1(+33%)	(10) Garrick Street 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 13 in handicap at Newbury (8f, firm, 14/1) 29 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Still lightly raced but he needs cheekpieces to make a big difference back in trip.
5th	1 5th (1) (6.5/1 -44%) Legal Reform	6.5 6.5/1(-44%)	(1) Legal Reform 6.5/1, 3 wins from 5 runs this year. 17/2, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 62 days ago, pushed out. Expected to be bang there. 6yo who has won his last three starts and is as good as ever; strongly respected.
6th	11 6th (11) (9/1 -100%) Pearly Star	9 9/1(-100%)	(11) Pearly Star 9/1, Career best when winning 10-runner handicap (14/1) at this C&D (good) 14 days ago, slowly away. Should have more to offer. Got off the mark when swooping late in a C&D handicap last time; respected up 4lb.
7th	5 7th (5) (2.25/1 +44%) Star Player	2.25 2.25/1(+44%)	(5) Star Player 2.25/1, Good second of 11 in handicap (16/1) at Pontefract (8f, good) 19 days ago, no match for winner. Not taken lightly. Good second at Pontefract last time but the forecast slow ground is an unknown factor here.
8th	7 8th (7) (8.5/1 -31%) Princess Niyla	8.5 8.5/1(-31%)	(7) Princess Niyla 8.5/1, Thrice-raced winner. 1 win from 1 run this year. Won 7-runner minor event (4/1) at this C&D (good) 13 days ago. Makes handicap debut. More required. Unexposed 3yo who won over C&D last time and is open to more progress on handicap debut.
9th	4 9th (4) (14/1 +30%) Devilwala	14 14/1(+30%)	(4) Devilwala 14/1, C&D winner. Tenth of 11 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good to soft, 8/1) 4 days ago. C&D winner but he's not easy to predict and was laboured at Ayr on Monday.
10th	2 10th (2) (8.5/1 -31%) Roach Power	8.5 8.5/1(-31%)	(2) Roach Power 8.5/1, 7/1, creditable second of 10 in handicap at Leicester (8.2f, good to firm) 46 days ago, running on. Heading back in the right direction recently. Record of 1-12 but was good front-running second over 1m at Leicester last time; dangerous.
11th	3 11th (3) (18/1 -29%) How Impressive	18 18/1(-29%)	(3) How Impressive 18/1, Fourth of 6 in handicap (13/2) at Wetherby (8f, good to firm) 31 days ago. His very best form has been on AW and he has a tough draw here; others look stronger.

LTO Selection:

LEGAL REFORM is in the form of his life at present and this track shouldn't inconvenience him as he looks to bring up the four-timer. A 4lb rise for his most recent success may underestimate him and he is preferred to the likes of Leicester runner-up Roach Power, and Devilwala, whose last win came over C&D last September. Stablemates Pearly Star and Princess Niyla both scored over C&D on their most recent starts and they are hard to separate in this contest.

The thriving LEGAL REFORM beat a couple of subsequent winners when completing the hat-trick at Lingfield so remains of interest up 4 lb. Star Player stepped up on his return when second at Pontefract and is another to consider, while Pearly Star did well to overcome a slow start when winning off 4 lb lower over this C&D 2 weeks ago.

Several have possibilities but the vote goes to LEGAL REFORM who has won three in a row and hit a personal best at Lingfield last time.

17:45 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:50 Cork Handicap Hurdle 17f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
7	7 (7) (12/1 +14%) Neev's Dream	12 12/1(+14%)	(7) Neev's Dream 12/1, Eighth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (16f, good to soft, 33/1) 131 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Mare had cover but took fierce grip on Wexford handicap debut yet beaten under six lengths.
1	8 1st (8) (7/1 +72%) Sheer Bravado	7 7/1(+72%)	(8) Sheer Bravado 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. 22/1, thirteenth of 18 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, soft). Off 21 months. Switches from Flat to hurdles. First run for yard after leaving Patrick Martin. Already had five trainers, progressive miler for Jim Bolger but nothing of note since.
2	17 2nd (17) (6.5/1 +28%) Mr Macphisto	6.5 6.5/1(+28%)	(17) Mr Macphisto 6.5/1, 11/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, fourteenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (19f, good to soft) 49 days ago. Not taken lightly. Kilbeggan winner last summer; beaten 70l on return but yard in cracking form.
3	19 3rd (19) (6/1 +63%) Globetrottersivola	6 6/1(+63%)	(19) Globetrottersivola 6/1, Good fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (17.3f, good, 12/1) 26 days ago. Tongue strap back on, cheekpieces back on. Poor performer; latest at Downpatrick somewhat encouraging; tongue tie and cheekpieces.
4	18 4th (18) (6.5/1 +68%) Whatsstoppingyou	6.5 6.5/1(+68%)	(18) Whatsstoppingyou 6.5/1, 10/1, below form seventh of 17 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (24f, good). Off 9 months. Down in trip. Enters calculations. Yard's remarkable form suggests mare needs close attention, had been campaigned as stayer.
5th	6 5th (6) (22/1 -38%) Glorious Singer	22 22/1(-38%)	(6) Glorious Singer 22/1, 250/1, tailed-off fifth of 6 to Eabha Grace in Shannon Spray Mares Novices' Hurdle at Limerick (22f, heavy) 124 days ago. Back down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Ms A. Curran. Mare had modest staying form for Alice Curran; new yard 2-134 last five seasons.
6th	15 6th (15) (12/1 +57%) Charlies Pride	12 12/1(+57%)	(15) Charlies Pride 12/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 250/1, fourteenth of 23 in juvenile hurdle at Naas (16.3f, soft) 106 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Difficult ask. Softer ground, nothing in maidens, latest a little better; yard 9-98 last five seasons.
7th	12 7th (12) (20/1 +29%) Shamad	20 20/1(+29%)	(12) Shamad 20/1, Twelfth of 13 in handicap at Fairyhouse (12f, good, 80/1) 28 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Last of his four Flat wins was in 2019; early hurdling promise; seems to have lost his way.
8th	2 8th (2) (12/1 -100%) Future Proof	12 12/1(-100%)	(2) Future Proof 12/1, One win from 34 NH runs. Twenty four runs since last win in 2020. Creditable fourth of 14 in handicap hurdle (50/1) at Sligo (17.6f, good to soft) 31 days ago, well positioned. Blinkers back on. Twice in the money (50s both occasions) from last four runs so at least may offer value.
9th	14 9th (14) (22/1 -10%) Running Scared	22 22/1(-10%)	(14) Running Scared 22/1, 80/1, fifteenth of 19 in novice hurdle at Naas (18.8f, soft). Off 6 months. Makes handicap hurdle debut. She had plenty of goes in maidens but regressed; 2023 (handicap) debut.
4	4 \|F\| (4) (6/1 +57%) Portarlington	6 6/1(+57%)	(4) Portarlington 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 25/1, creditable fifth of 16 in handicap at Bellewstown (14.4f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Running respectably when on last hurdle run. Plugged on when headed last week; held on handicap hurdles debut at 8s, but not disgraced.
10th	10 10th (10) (22/1 +21%) Masterstonemason	22 22/1(+21%)	(10) Masterstonemason 22/1, 20/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Limerick (19.4f, soft), not fluent. Off 8 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. Out of sorts last year and can only watch now.
11th	3 11th (3) (16/1 -14%) Noble Crusade	16 16/1(-14%)	(3) Noble Crusade 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden over hurdles. Fair winner at 11f on flat. Nineteenth of 22 in handicap (50/1) at the Curragh (9f, good) 14 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Not go on from Killarney win in October; weak maiden lately in which he was well-beaten.
12th	13 12th (13) (11/1 -175%) Glenabo Bridge	11 11/1(-175%)	(13) Glenabo Bridge 11/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Visored for 1st time, creditable second of 22 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20.3f, heavy, 9/1) 165 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Looks competitive on form. Veteran probably wants farther and perhaps a sighter for that; fine second when last seen.
13th	5 13th (5) (12/1 -200%) Toor Moon	12 12/1(-200%)	(5) Toor Moon 12/1, Below form ninth of 16 in novice hurdle (50/1) at Punchestown (15.8f, good to soft) 52 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Merits consideration. Some ability so far but would need to see market come alive now handicapping; little break.
14th	16 14th (16) (50/1 +0%) Jeje Plessis	50 50/1(+0%)	(16) Jeje Plessis 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 100/1, sixth of 11 in novice hurdle at Wexford (16.7f, good) 23 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Needs to improve markedly on maiden form in little time; nice French pedigree.
15th	11 15th (11) (28/1 +0%) Max Time	28 28/1(+0%)	(11) Max Time 28/1, 150/1, tenth of 15 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.2f, good) 45 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Looks of no account; handicap bow.
16th	9 16th (9) (33/1 +18%) Celtic Light	33 33/1(+18%)	(9) Celtic Light 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Ninth of 14 in novice hurdle (40/1) at Tramore (16f, soft) 89 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Easy to look elsewhere. Quiet but some hope in maiden combat; pedigree to do more and noted rider booking.

LTO Selection:

NEEV'S DREAM is a hopeful pick in a weak big-field handicap. Out of a winning half-sister to Ascot Stakes winner Lagostovegas, her form is just ordinary but she finished ahead of plenty at Naas in December and ran well on handicap debut at Wexford in March. She makes her reappearance now, but remains unexposed and should progress. Future Proof ran well at Sligo recently but while a three-time career winner, he has won just once from 31 hurdle starts. Stablemate Globetrottersivola ran his best race to date at Downpatrick last month but needs to take another step forward, while 16-race maiden Diamond Union showed form last year but has been well held in recent outings. The 12-year-old Glenabo Bridge ran well on his most recent start in January but would prefer much further.

Veteran GLENABO BRIDGE is taken to put his younger rivals to the sword in a handicap bigger on quantity than quality. He was a solid second at Punchestown when last seen in January and a reproduction of that would give him every chance here, provided that he responds well to the new headgear. Future Proof enters calculations on the back of his latest effort at Sligo, while handicap debutant Toor Moon and Mr Macphisto are others to consider. Atlantic Wonder will also be a threat if getting a run.

Eoin Griffin's form suggests MR MACPHISTO might show her form in which case she'd possibly win. Neev's Dream has some upside

17:50 Cork Handicap Hurdle 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Chepstow Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 2 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 (1) (0.25/1 +24%) Kentucky Bluegrass		0.25 0.25/1(+24%)																															(1) Kentucky Bluegrass 0.25/1, Has shown improved form when winning both starts this year, defying a penalty in 7-runner minor event at Lingfield (7.6f, good to firm, 7/2) 32 days ago. The one to beat on his handicap debut. Dual novice winner this spring (7f/7.6f); could easily have more to offer in handicaps.
3	3 (3) (3.2/1 +20%) Storymaker		3.2 3.2/1(+20%)																															(3) Storymaker 3.2/1, Failed to improve sent handicapping when eighth of 12 at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 25 days ago, though found to have a wound on her right fore. The danger to Kentucky Bluegrass. Placed in C&D novice last month but safely held on subsequent handicap debut.

LTO Selection:

KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS has stepped forward with each start to date and arrives having backed up his breakthrough Redcar victory under a penalty at Lingfield. Connections have found him an excellent opportunity to land the hat-trick on his handicap bow, especially with both rivals having something to prove. Storymaker appeared to have a valid excuse for her Wolverhampton defeat, returning with a wound on her right fore, and she may be the main danger. Dagmar Run completes the trio if turned out again following his fourth at Doncaster on Thursday.

After 6 months off (had been gelded), KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS left his debut form well behind when winning at Redcar in May, before following up under a penalty at Lingfield a month later. He can land the hat-trick and get the better of Storymaker, who had an excuse for her run last time.

David O'Meara's KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS is unbeaten this season and has been found a very good chance to make a winning handicap debut.

18:00 Chepstow Handicap (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:10 Kilbeggan Handicap Hurdle 19f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
7	7 (7) (2.25/1 +32%) Moonovercloon	2.25 2.25/1(+32%)	(7) Moonovercloon 2.25/1, Career best when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (17.3f, good to soft, 3/1) 27 days ago, soon clear. Expected to be bang there. Winning return after six months off, shaping as if this distance will suit; big player.
6	6 (6) (3/1 +25%) War Correspondent	3 3/1(+25%)	(6) War Correspondent 3/1, Thrice-raced winner over hurdles. Fourth of 8 in handicap (10/3) at Limerick (12.3f, good) 20 days ago, nearest finish. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Winning juvenile hurdler who held his form well in Graded contests after; interesting.
12	12 (12) (7/1 +30%) Ahead Of The Posse	7 7/1(+30%)	(12) Ahead Of The Posse 7/1, Winner in hurdle at Tramore in January. 9/1, good fifth of 26 in handicap hurdle at Navan (20f, good to soft) 132 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Back to form at Navan when fifth 130 days ago; trip and ground look ideal; each-way chance.
5	5 (5) (7/1 -56%) Weddell Sea	7 7/1(-56%)	(5) Weddell Sea 7/1, One win from 3 runs last season. Good third of 11 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (16f, good, 16/1) 39 days ago, conceding first run. Merits consideration. Encouraging return when third in useful contest at Listowel last month; definite claims.
13	13 (13) (10/1 +55%) The King Of Prs	10 10/1(+55%)	(13) The King Of Prs 10/1, Winner in hurdle at Punchestown in January. 10/1, below form thirteenth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.4f, good to soft) 96 days ago. Winner of a Punchestown handicap early this year but was too keen over 2m4f when last seen.
9	9 (9) (12/1 +14%) I Don't Get It	12 12/1(+14%)	(9) I Don't Get It 12/1, Latest win in hurdle at Limerick in May. Creditable third of 8 in handicap hurdle (10/1) at Downpatrick (17.3f, good) 26 days ago, needing stiffer test. Others more persuasive. Won three times earlier in the year but handicapper looks to have caught up the last twice.
3	3 (3) (14/1 +0%) Ebasari	14 14/1(+0%)	(3) Ebasari 14/1, Eleventh of 15 in handicap at Roscommon (12f, good to soft, 10/1) 53 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Fairly useful hurdler,. Looks competitive on form. Has a chance on previous season's form but hasn't convinced in two outings this year.
1	1 (1) (14/1 +58%) Highland Charge	14 14/1(+58%)	(1) Highland Charge 14/1, Thirteenth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (21.7f, soft, 40/1) 95 days ago. Grade 3 winner as a novice but not much impact in handicaps of late; needs a resurgence.
4	4 (4) (16/1 +52%) Typical Thomas	16 16/1(+52%)	(4) Typical Thomas 16/1, Last of 8 in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Downpatrick (17.3f, good) 26 days ago. Been struggling of late but put some nice runs together at the back-end of last season.
2	2 (2) (20/1 -25%) Dollar Value	20 20/1(-25%)	(2) Dollar Value 20/1, Temperamental sort. 9/2 and visored for 1st time, last of 13 in handicap at Bellewstown (12.1f, good to soft) 7 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Needs a couple of these to falter. Has some decent form at this track and ran well on last start over hurdles; not out of it.
10	10 (10) (22/1 -38%) Bonarc	22 22/1(-38%)	(10) Bonarc 22/1, Course winner. Respectable third of 7 in novice chase (7/1) at Clonmel (16.3f, good) 35 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Something to find on form. Course winner who ran well over fences last time; 1lb below last winning mark; a squeak.

LTO Selection:

A capable sort on the Flat and a respectable fourth at Limerick last time out, WAR CORRESPONDENT is very interesting on just his fourth start under NH Rules. Placed in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham last November, the four-year-old could be well treated off a mark of 118 on his handicap debut and he can see off the challenge of easy Downpatrick scorer Moonovercloon. Weddell Sea is another leading contender on the back of a fine effort in defeat at Listowel last month.

MOONOVERCLOON did the job well enough at Downpatrick last time to suggest that he will be capable of going in again off this 7 lb higher mark. Fit from the Flat, War Correspondent looks a big threat on his handicap debut in this sphere, while Weddell Sea is third choice ahead of I Don't Get It.

A competitive contest but WAR CORRESPONDENT looks the least exposed and a mark of 118 looks within reach

18:10 Kilbeggan Handicap Hurdle 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:20 Chester Stakes (Class 4) 6f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (0.83/1 -4%) Equity Law	0.83 0.83/1(-4%)	(2) Equity Law 0.83/1, Promising sort. 1 win from 2 runs this year. Won 9-runner novice event (8/11) at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) 16 days ago, always holding on. Should improve again and can follow up. Second and first at Salisbury last month; big player if handling the likely softer ground.
1	1 (1) (2.75/1 +45%) Innvincible Friend	2.75 2.75/1(+45%)	(1) Innvincible Friend 2.75/1, C&D winner in June. Respectable fourth of 9 in nursery at Haydock (6f, firm, 8/1) 6 days ago. Player. Record here reads 21, the win coming in a novice over this trip last month; respected.
7	7 (7) (4/1 -14%) Golden Trick	4 4/1(-14%)	(7) Golden Trick 4/1, 22,000 gns yearling, Galileo Gold colt. Dam ran twice out of smart winner up to 1¼m (2-y-o 1m winner) (stayed 1½m) Eleanora Duse. Third of 9 in maiden (18/1) at Ayr (6f, firm) on debut 20 days ago. Should progress. Promising third on Ayr debut, but this sharp 6f may not be a sufficient test.
3	3 (3) (20/1 -43%) Conde	20 20/1(-43%)	(3) Conde 20/1, Twice-raced maiden. 22/1, fifth of 9 in novice event at Newmarket (6f, good) 15 days ago. Better effort at Newmarket on second start, but may be one for nurseries after this.
4	4 (4) (50/1 +0%) Desert Raider	50 50/1(+0%)	(4) Desert Raider 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. 50/1, eighth of 9 in maiden at Ayr (6f, firm) 20 days ago. Has beaten a total of one rival in his first two starts; nurseries an option after this.
6	6 (6) (66/1 +34%) Dandy Fitz	66 66/1(+34%)	(6) Dandy Fitz 66/1, Twice-raced maiden. 300/1, tenth of 11 in novice event at this course (5.1f, heavy) 65 days ago. Well beaten in two starts over 5f on soft ground; gelded since, but gets a mark after this.

LTO Selection:

This can go the way of GOLDEN TRICK, who shaped with promise on his debut at Ayr when staying on well for third late in the day. The booking of Hayley Turner is another plus and he may have too much for Salisbury winner Equity Law, who is bound to find life tougher under a 6lb penalty. Innvincible Friend and Conde are capable of being in the shake-up as well.

EQUITY LAW has made a promising start and has been found an excellent opportunity to follow up his Salisbury win. Golden Trick should progress from his debut third at Ayr and is next best ahead of Innvincible Friend.

This can go to INNVINCIBLE FRIEND who has form on a soft surface and is proven around here, including winning a C&D novice last month.

18:20 Chester Stakes (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:25 Cork Handicap Hurdle 20f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
11	11 (11) (2.2/1 +51%) Theonewedreamof	2.2 2.2/1(+51%)	(11) Theonewedreamof 2.2/1, Winner in hurdle at Punchestown in January. 3/1, creditable second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (17.4f, good to soft) 70 days ago, left poorly placed. One to be interested in, with this step up in trip likely to suit. Progressive 4yo back from a break with potential for more at this longer trip.
2	2 (2) (6/1 +63%) Bynx	6 6/1(+63%)	(2) Bynx 6/1, 3/1, didn't need to improve to get off the mark at the 13th attempt over hurdles in 15-runner maiden at Tramore (21.1f, good) 42 days ago, driven out. Tramore maiden winner for whom rain no problem.
7	7 (7) (6/1 +0%) Rathnaleen Kal	6 6/1(+0%)	(7) Rathnaleen Kal 6/1, Winner in hurdle at Clonmel in May. 6/1, creditable second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.6f, good) 33 days ago, going with enthusiasm. May do better still and must enter calculations. Progressing nicely in handicaps, 4lb higher for recent narrow defeat but should run well.
20	20 (20) (8/1 +20%) Costanuci	8 8/1(+20%)	(20) Costanuci 8/1, 10/3, career best when winning 15-runner handicap hurdle at Tramore (21.1f, good) 42 days ago. Remains relatively unexposed. RESERVE. Tramore winner could have more to offer if ground remains good; reserve.
21	21 (21) (8/1 +0%) Dragon's Pass	8 8/1(+0%)	(21) Dragon's Pass 8/1, Latest win at Fairyhouse in January. 6/1, respectable second of 16 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (19f, good to soft) 49 days ago, staying on well. RESERVE. Best form on softer ground but handles better; place claims; reserve.
12	12 (12) (12/1 +14%) Will You Win	12 12/1(+14%)	(12) Will You Win 12/1, One win from 28 NH runs. 11/2, creditable fourth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (20f, good to soft) 31 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Ought to remain competitive. Front-runner who wants softer ground and may not get enough rain.
14	14 (14) (12/1 +14%) Angelsworknovrtime	12 12/1(+14%)	(14) Angelsworknovrtime 12/1, Fair maiden who failed to justify support when only fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle (5/2) at Sligo (16.9f, good) 5 days ago. Disappointing Sligo favourite last Sunday; yet to convince over this far.
9	9 (9) (12/1 +25%) Natural Look	12 12/1(+25%)	(9) Natural Look 12/1, 13/2, went backwards from reappearance when twelfth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (18.8f, good) 26 days ago. Possibilities if resuming her progress. Both runs last month below her best so needs to find a fair bit of improvement.
22	22 (22) (12/1 -50%) Light Parade	12 12/1(-50%)	(22) Light Parade 12/1, Creditable fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle (10/3) at Punchestown (15.8f, good to soft) 52 days ago. Back up in trip. RESERVE. Likes it soft so the more rain the better; reserve.
15	15 (15) (14/1 +36%) Jane Wilde	14 14/1(+36%)	(15) Jane Wilde 14/1, Showed some promise in maiden company but ran poorly on handicap debut at Kilbeggan (19.2f, good to soft, 15/2) 84 days ago. No show on handicap debut back in April but remains a potential improver.
4	4 (4) (16/1 +11%) Ena Baie	16 16/1(+11%)	(4) Ena Baie 16/1, Twenty two runs since last win in 2019 but ran better than for a while when fifth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (19.2f, good to soft) 84 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Yet to win for current yard; doesn't appear that well treated and exposed at this stage.
19	19 (19) (16/1 +36%) Phils Choice	16 16/1(+36%)	(19) Phils Choice 16/1, 10/1, last of 8 in maiden hurdle at Wexford (20f, good to soft) 44 days ago, jumping none too fluently. Others preferred on handicap debut. Let down by jumping at Wexford on latest so much more needed here on handicap bow.
10	10 (10) (18/1 +36%) Fanoir	18 18/1(+36%)	(10) Fanoir 18/1, Run best excused when ninth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, good to soft, 25/1) 85 days ago, headway when short of room approaching 2 out. Hampered on Kilbeggan comeback; runs well fresh so lack of a recent run not a concern.
18	18 (18) (25/1 +0%) Miss Arccol	25 25/1(+0%)	(18) Miss Arccol 25/1, Winner here in August 2021. Badly hampered when pulled up in a similar event at Listowel on final outing that season and not seen since. Absent nearly two years so maybe best watched; yard going well.
5	5 (5) (28/1 -75%) No Fussing	28 28/1(-75%)	(5) No Fussing 28/1, Opened her account in a weak maiden at Thurles (21f, heavy) 123 days ago. Into handicaps now and more needed. Thurles maiden winner likely has more to offer in handicaps but quicker ground a concern.
1	1 (1) (28/1 -40%) All Class	28 28/1(-40%)	(1) All Class 28/1, 10/3, broke blood vessel when pulled up in handicap chase at Downpatrick (17.8f, good), dropping away quickly 4 out. Off 10 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. First run for yard after leaving Ronan M. P. McNally. Perhaps best watched. Blood in nostrils when below best when last seen in August; best watched.

LTO Selection:

THEONEWEDREAMOF is a progressive four-year-old who steps up to this trip for the first time. She won a handicap hurdle over two miles last January but being a stayer on the Flat, should be suited by today's extra distance, is in good form and open to further progression. Bynx won on her 13th hurdles attempt at Tramore last month and is interesting reverting to handicaps having finished second in a similar race at Gowran last February, with today's rider now claiming 5lb. Rathnaleen Kal, Betty Dutton and Will You Win have been running consistently well, while the in-form Emily In Paris drops in distance. Course winner Buttons And Bows is in good form, while No Fussing won an ordinary Thurles maiden in March and debuts in handicaps. All Class debuts for a new yard and hasn't run for almost a year, while Jane Wilde has hinted at ability.

THEONEWEDREAMOF receives the vote in a competitive handicap. She shaped well from a poor position when runner-up at Downpatrick on her most recent outing in May and could easily raise her game further now stepping up to a trip that promises to suit. Rathnaleen Kal has a progressive profile and looks sure to run well again, with Buttons And Bows completing the shortlist having found only an unexposed one too good at Wexford last month.

The progressive 4yo THEONEWEDREAMOF returns from a break with further improvement on the cards now upped in trip

18:25 Cork Handicap Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:35 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
8	8 (8) (2.25/1 +0%) Bama Lama	2.25 2.25/1(+0%)	(8) Bama Lama 2.25/1, Proved better than ever when getting back to winning ways in 9-runner handicap at this course (6.1f, good to soft) 4 days ago. Can go well again under a penalty. 6f course winner on Monday but 5lb penalty may leave this mare vulnerable.
3	3 (3) (3.5/1 +42%) Bluebell Time	3.5 3.5/1(+42%)	(3) Bluebell Time 3.5/1, C&D winner. Best effort of the season when sixth of 10 in handicap at Newbury (5.2f, good to firm, 6/1) 8 days ago, never nearer. Merits consideration back down in grade with cheekpieces on 1st time. Very respectable sixth in higher-grade company at Newbury last week; cheekpieces on here.
2	2 (2) (4.5/1 -29%) Port Noir	4.5 4.5/1(-29%)	(2) Port Noir 4.5/1, After just 4 days off, won 10-runner handicap (5/2) at this course (6.1f, good to firm) 18 days ago with Taylor Fisher on board. Remains on a workable mark and she can follow up. Raced much closer to the pace than usual when 6f course winner last month; drops in trip.
7	7 (7) (7/1 +50%) Glamorous Force	7 7/1(+50%)	(7) Glamorous Force 7/1, C&D winner. After further 10 weeks off, step back in right direction when sixth of 12 in handicap at Bath (5f, good, 25/1) 2 days ago. Needs to back up that run turned out again quickly. Seven-time winner at around 5f; ran okay at Bath on Wednesday; best on good/good to firm.
4	4 (4) (7/1 +0%) Kyber Crystal	7 7/1(+0%)	(4) Kyber Crystal 7/1, C&D winner in June. Failed to repeat that effort when 4¼ lengths fifth of 9 to Bama Lama in handicap (6/1) at this course (6.1f, good to soft) 4 days ago. Capable of getting involved if on a going day. Led close home for C&D win last month but held over 6f since; not one to rely upon heavily.
1	1 (1) (12/1 +0%) Willingly	12 12/1(+0%)	(1) Willingly 12/1, C&D winner. Failed to come on for seasonal/stable debut when last of 5 in handicap at Leicester (5f, good to firm, 17/2) 27 days ago. Has a bit to prove at present. Soundly beaten on both starts for new stable this season but rain will aid her cause.
9	9 (9) (18/1 -50%) Fossos	18 18/1(-50%)	(9) Fossos 18/1, Three-time C&D winner but below form here on his last 2 starts, 2¾ lengths sixth of 10 to Kyber Crystal in handicap (good to firm, 8/1) 18 days ago. Is now 3 lb below his last winning mark, though. Triple C&D winner in 2022; not at best this year but on a good mark now.
6	6 (6) (25/1 -194%) Sabah Al Ward	25 25/1(-194%)	(6) Sabah Al Ward 25/1, In first-time hood and tongue strap, back to form on second start for her current trainer when third of 7 in handicap (25/1) at Lingfield (5f, AW) 25 days ago. Task is now to build on her latest effort. Good third on AW last month and remains unexposed after only five runs.
5	5 (5) (80/1 -186%) Papabella	80 80/1(-186%)	(5) Papabella 80/1, Went backwards from reappearance when last of 11 on handicap debut at Newbury (6f, good to firm, 22/1) 17 days ago. Others look stronger. Unexposed after only four runs but was last of 11 on recent handicap debut (6f).

LTO Selection:

BAMA LAMA returned to winning ways here over 6f on Monday and, despite carrying a 5lb penalty, Rod Millman's mare appears capable of backing that performance up. Sabah Al Ward produced her best effort so far when third at Lingfield and she should be in the mix if performing to that level again. Port Noir scored here last month and has claims, while Kyber Crystal was behind the selection earlier in the week but struck over C&D prior to that.

Turned out again quickly, PORT NOIR recorded her second victory of the year when winning here last time and she can score again with Taylor Fisher retaining the ride. Bama Lama also arrives on the back of a course win having been successful 4 days ago, so she is feared most under a penalty, ahead of Bluebell Time.

This can go to BLUEBELL TIME (nap), who drops in grade after a respectable sixth at Newbury eight days ago and remains on a good mark.

18:35 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:45 Kilbeggan Handicap Hurdle 24f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
16	16 (16) (2.75/1 +66%) Tuff Days	2.75 2.75/1(+66%)	(16) Tuff Days 2.75/1, Creditable fourth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (24f, good to soft, 10/3) 8 days ago. Should continue in form. Point winner who has put three good runs in handicaps together of late; sound claims.
14	14 (14) (4/1 +20%) Ranger Billy	4 4/1(+20%)	(14) Ranger Billy 4/1, Confirmed promise of last run when winning 15-runner handicap hurdle over C&D (good, 4/1) 25 days ago. Hit with 8 lb rise but further improvement possible. Got off mark over C&D last time in decisive fashion; could have more to offer at this trip.
3	3 (3) (5.5/1 -100%) Brideswell Lad	5.5 5.5/1(-100%)	(3) Brideswell Lad 5.5/1, Showed form verging on useful when landing handicap chases at Tramore and Punchestown in April. Potentially thrown-in back over hurdles. Climbed to a rating of 132 over fences; strong claims off much lower hurdles mark.
6	6 (6) (8/1 -7%) Dorans River	8 8/1(-7%)	(6) Dorans River 8/1, Refitted with headgear and confirmed recent promise to end long losing run in 16-runner C&D handicap (good) 25 days ago, readily. Should remain competitive at this level despite his advancing years. Deservedly got head back in front over C&D last month; 5lb higher now; likely player.
7	7 (7) (9/1 +25%) Pearlofflorida	9 9/1(+25%)	(7) Pearlofflorida 9/1, Improved further when winning 11-runner maiden hurdle at Sligo (17.6f, good, 4/1) 31 days ago. Significantly up in trip and will find this tougher. Won a 2m2f maiden hurdle at Sligo in comfortable fashion last time; big step up in trip.
4	4 (4) (9/1 -38%) More Info	9 9/1(-38%)	(4) More Info 9/1, C&D winner in June who shaped better than the bare result when fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (24.5f, good) 23 days ago, close up when chance-ending mistake last. Remains unexposed at this trip. Course winner on penultimate start who ran well off revised mark last month; claims.
11	11 (11) (10/1 +60%) Well Polly	10 10/1(+60%)	(11) Well Polly 10/1, 22/1, shaped as if better for the run when 14¼ lengths sixth of 16 to Dorans River in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good) 25 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Dual 3m winning hurdler last season; decent return to action when sixth last time; chance.
1	1 (1) (16/1 +0%) Lady Iseult	16 16/1(+0%)	(1) Lady Iseult 16/1, Not seen to best effect when sixth of 14 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Downpatrick (18.8f, good) 26 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Merits consideration. Won at Roscommon last year off 3lb lower; ran credibly last twice; first try at this trip.
8	8 (8) (20/1 -43%) Tango Theatre	20 20/1(-43%)	(8) Tango Theatre 20/1, 9/2, found run of good form coming to a halt when 35 lengths ninth of 16 to More Info in handicap hurdle at this course (24.4f, good to soft) 40 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Maiden under rules; failed to build on a pair of decent efforts when well held last time.
13	13 (13) (25/1 +38%) Chelseas Friend	25 25/1(+38%)	(13) Chelseas Friend 25/1, C&D winner who finished last of 10 in maiden chase at Killarney (20f, good to soft) 61 days ago. Quickly reverts to hurdles. Up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Return to this trip should suit; has claims based on her pair of runner-up efforts in Feb.
15	15 (15) (28/1 +30%) Croi Corcra	28 28/1(+30%)	(15) Croi Corcra 28/1, 14/1, again showed little when eighth of 14 in maiden hurdle at this course (16f, good) 25 days ago. Significantly up in trip for handicap debut. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Winning pointer but hasn't cut much ice under rules; tongue strap reached for.
9	9 (9) (50/1 +0%) Presenting Dylan	50 50/1(+0%)	(9) Presenting Dylan 50/1, One win from 28 NH runs. Twenty runs since last win in 2020. Eighth of 12 in claiming hurdle at Sligo (18.2f, good, 80/1) 31 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Didn't show a great deal on reappearance in Sligo claimer; plenty to find.
12	12 (12) (50/1 +0%) Ballycastle Girl	50 50/1(+0%)	(12) Ballycastle Girl 50/1, Course winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2020. 50/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Wexford (25.4f, heavy) 105 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Pulled up over fences when last seen and needs to find significant improvement to figure.
2	2 (2) (66/1 +18%) Zanjabeel	66 66/1(+18%)	(2) Zanjabeel 66/1, Fairly useful winner at 12f on Flat. Twelfth of 14 in maiden chase at Wexford (19.8f, good to soft, 125/1) 24 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Up in trip. Useful for Gordon Elliott; not been in the same form since lay-off; needs a resurgence.

LTO Selection:

BRIDESWELL LAD may not have been seen over the smaller obstacles for a year, but this appeals as an ideal opportunity off a mark 31lb lower than his current chase rating. A determined winner of the valuable Pat Taaffe Handicap Chase at the Punchestown Festival when last in action, he can make his class tell against veteran C&D winner Dorans River and Tuff Days, who has been knocking on the door of late. Completing the shortlist are the likes of More Info, Pearlofflorida and Ranger Billy.

BRIDESWELL LAD showed form verging on useful when landing a pair of handicaps chases in the spring and is potentially thrown in now returning to hurdles, so he's difficult to oppose on that score. More Info and Ranger Billy are a pair of interesting rivals, though.

Eoin Doyle's RANGER BILLY did it nicely over course and distance last time out and could have more to offer at this trip

18:45 Kilbeggan Handicap Hurdle 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:55 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (0.73/1 +79%) Gray's Inn	0.73 0.73/1(+79%)	(4) Gray's Inn 0.73/1, Thrice-raced winner. First run since leaving Ollie Pears when third of 8 in novice at Haydock (7f, good to firm) 20 days ago, running on. Makes handicap debut. Won at Musselburgh before close third in Haydock novice; in the mix again on nursery debut.
2	2 (2) (4/1 -113%) Persian Phoenix	4 4/1(-113%)	(2) Persian Phoenix 4/1, Progressive form, proving suited by the step up to 7f when winning Wolverhampton novice under Franny Norton 25 days ago. Should be more to come in nurseries. Makes handicap debut. May well do better. Emphatic win at Wolverhampton last time and she's open to more progress on nursery debut.
6	6 (6) (5.5/1 +50%) Pretence	5.5 5.5/1(+50%)	(6) Pretence 5.5/1, Career best when winning 7-runner C&D seller (good, 9/2) 14 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Kevin Thomas Coleman. Opening handicap mark demands more. Won C&D seller last month but this is tougher from wide draw on her nursery/stable debut.
5	5 (5) (8.5/1 -6%) Havanarama	8.5 8.5/1(-6%)	(5) Havanarama 8.5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 15/8, had an excuse (stumbled start) when below-form fourth of 6 in maiden at Ayr (6f, firm) 31 days ago. Tongue strap on first time. Makes handicap debut. Still early days but he needs improvement upped to 7f on nursery debut; tongue-tie added.
7	7 (7) (12/1 +0%) Fast Love	12 12/1(+0%)	(7) Fast Love 12/1, Has caught the eye in 2 of 3 qualifying runs over 6f and promises to be suited by the step up to 7f for this nursery debut. Never involved in three 6f runs and needs to raise her game upped in trip on nursery debut.

LTO Selection:

The value may lie with GRAY'S INN, who was an eye-catcher on her first run for the Jack Channon stable when not beaten far in third at Haydock last month. A winner of a seller at Musselburgh prior to that, she should be open to further improvement over this distance. Lady Wulfrun has improved with each of her three qualifying runs and could be feasibly treated off an opening mark of 71, while Persian Phoenix got off the mark in fine style at Wolverhampton and is drawn to attack once more from stall two.

PERSIAN PHOENIX looked to relish the step up to 7f when scoring with something to spare in novice company at Wolverhampton last time and can follow up on nursery debut under Franny Norton. Royal runner Lady Wulfrun appeals as one who will benefit from 7f and is second choice ahead of Gray's Inn who is steadily going the right way.

This looks tricky but last month's emphatic Wolverhampton winner PERSIAN PHOENIX gets the vote ahead of Lady Wulfrun.

18:55 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:00 Cork Maiden Hurdle 24f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
5	5 (5) (1.25/1 +62%) Getaway Charlie	1.25 1.25/1(+62%)	(5) Getaway Charlie 1.25/1, Fair hurdler. Third of 14 in novice hurdle (50/1) at Punchestown (23.6f, good) 33 days ago.
4	4 (4) (5.5/1 +50%) Fantasio D'alene	5.5 5.5/1(+50%)	(4) Fantasio D'alene 5.5/1, 12/1, ninth of 10 in novice hurdle at Limerick (24f, heavy) 124 days ago. Hard to make a case for.
16	16 (16) (9/1 +50%) Inchiquin Maid	9 9/1(+50%)	(16) Inchiquin Maid 9/1, Fair maiden on the Flat. Twice-raced maiden. 125/1, fifth of 16 in juvenile hurdle at this course (16.8f, good to soft) 69 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Others make more appeal.
1	1 (1) (9/1 -100%) Alvarez Eclipse	9 9/1(-100%)	(1) Alvarez Eclipse 9/1, Unreliable type. Point winner. Bucked and unseated rider in novice hurdle at Downpatrick (21.3f, good, 5/1) on NH debut 26 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Too soon to write off.
11	11 (11) (10/1 -25%) Gonedairy	10 10/1(-25%)	(11) Gonedairy 10/1, Fair chaser. 40/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Tramore (22.2f, heavy), blundered 3 out. Off 6 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. First run for yard after leaving T. Shanahan. Worth a market check.
14	14 (14) (11/1 -57%) The Kids Choice	11 11/1(-57%)	(14) The Kids Choice 11/1, Sholokhov mare. Closely related to useful hurdler/chaser Loosen My Load. Dam unraced. Wears tongue strap. Successful on last of 5 starts in points (May 21), so makes some appeal in a weak race.
8	8 (8) (16/1 +68%) Kayce Dutton	16 16/1(+68%)	(8) Kayce Dutton 16/1, Twice-raced maiden. Sixth of 7 in bumper at Punchestown (16.4f, soft, 150/1). Off 6 months. Makes hurdles debut. Significantly up in trip.
12	12 (12) (25/1 -14%) Jimmyies Dream	25 25/1(-14%)	(12) Jimmyies Dream 25/1, Once-raced maiden. 16/1, eighth of 14 in bumper at Clonmel (16.2f, soft) on NH debut 64 days ago, not knocked about. Makes hurdles debut. Significantly up in trip.
2	2 (2) (40/1 +60%) As You Do	40 40/1(+60%)	(2) As You Do 40/1, Once-raced maiden. Pulled up in novice hurdle (80/1) at Wexford (24.5f, good to soft) on NH debut. Off 13 months. Makes no appeal.
6	6 (6) (40/1 +60%) Getaway George	40 40/1(+60%)	(6) Getaway George 40/1, Twice-raced maiden. Sixteenth of 18 in bumper (100/1) at Punchestown (18f, good to soft) 77 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Significantly up in trip.
9	9 (9) (50/1 +50%) Wilmeaulpalwinbos	50 50/1(+50%)	(9) Wilmeaulpalwinbos 50/1, Once-raced maiden. Ninth of 11 in bumper at Listowel (20f, good, 50/1) on NH debut 39 days ago. Makes hurdles debut.
10	10 (10) (125/1 -25%) Augeron	125 125/1(-25%)	(10) Augeron 125/1, Twice-raced maiden. 250/1, thirteenth of 16 in novice hurdle at Roscommon (16.2f, good) 32 days ago. Significantly up in trip.

LTO Selection:

GETAWAY CHARLIE is a proven stayer with recent form. Runner-up in two bumpers, including notably to Corbetts Cross here last October, he was well beaten by a wide-margin winner at Punchestown last month but the runner-up (who received 14lb from the selection) won at Hexham subsequently. Bob The Builder showed big improvement when finishing third in May and has returned to trainer Sean Doyle. He ran in first-time cheekpieces at Wexford and while that form is nothing special, is fit and well. Alvarez Eclipse and The Kids Choice both won ordinary May point-to-points, although each didn't get very far over hurdles in June, with the latter unseating at the start at Downpatrick, while The Kids Choice was withdrawn from Punchestown. Fantasio D'alene was smart in 2019/20 but has burst blood vessels on three of his last four runs and was beaten 99 lengths last time. Meyo is well bred but debuts at an extreme staying distance.

GETAWAY CHARLIE left previous hurdling efforts behind when third in a novice at Punchestown a month ago and, in a weaker race, he might be able to open his account if he can build on that. Bob The Builder looks the danger based on form in this sphere but point winner The Kids Choice also warrants a mention.

A weak maiden hurdle. Fanatasio D'Alene has too many question marks so recent Punchestown third GETAWAY CHARLIE gets the vote

19:00 Cork Maiden Hurdle 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:10 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
10	10 (10) (3.5/1 +22%) Lucidity	3.5 3.5/1(+22%)	(10) Lucidity 3.5/1, Has shown more sent handicapping on her last 2 starts, second of 5 in handicap (11/8) at Brighton (9.9f, good) 10 days ago. Enters calculations as she drops back down in trip. Placed in both handicaps (8.3f/1m2f); major player if handling the forecast slower ground.
5	5 (5) (4/1 +11%) Deacs Delight	4 4/1(+11%)	(5) Deacs Delight 4/1, Opened his account at Lingfield in June. After 4 days off, ran creditably when second of 7 in minor event at Bath (1m, firm, 13/8) 16 days ago. Can resume winning ways in his current form. Clearcut winner of Lingfield classified in June; this is tougher but he's still considered.
8	8 (8) (4.5/1 +0%) Kenstone	4.5 4.5/1(+0%)	(8) Kenstone 4.5/1, After 4 months off, capitalised on a falling mark when winning 9-runner handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 7/1) 28 days ago. Remains well treated on old form, so he's not taken lightly. Won off reduced mark over C&D last month and 3lb rise ought be manageable.
2	2 (2) (5/1 +23%) Bantry	5 5/1(+23%)	(2) Bantry 5/1, Went backwards from his seasonal/stable debut when fifth of 13 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, good to firm, 15/8) 41 days ago. Could fare better returned to this C&D with cheekpieces back on. Disappointing favourite last time but has strong claims if judged on earlier C&D second.
1	1 (1) (8/1 -23%) Eye Of The Water	8 8/1(-23%)	(1) Eye Of The Water 8/1, Latest win at Bath (1m) in May. Bit below form when fifth of 8 in handicap (3/1) at the same C&D (1m, firm) 49 days ago. Had been in good form previously, though, so he's not discounted after a break. Didn't fire last time but was in good form beforehand and won't mind what the weather does.
9	9 (9) (10/1 +29%) Thewaytothestars	10 10/1(+29%)	(9) Thewaytothestars 10/1, Best effort this year when fifth of 11 in handicap at Ffos Las (7.4f, good to firm, 40/1) 19 days ago, never nearer. Needs to find more again to take advantage of her falling mark. 0-13 but ran quite well at Ffos Las last month and should cope if the ground turns soft.
3	3 (3) (18/1 -13%) Dourado	18 18/1(-13%)	(3) Dourado 18/1, Made a winning return at Kempton in May, but not in the same form when seventh of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (1m, AW, 10/1) 32 days ago. Others preferred. Convincing AW winner in May, after a break, but well beaten since; too unreliable.
6	6 (6) (18/1 -13%) Hot Day	18 18/1(-13%)	(6) Hot Day 18/1, One win from 29 Flat runs. 14/1, respectable sixth of 13 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW). Off 129 days. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Consistent on AW in December-March but has modest strike-rate; back from break today.
12	12 (12) (25/1 -25%) Ballet Blanc	25 25/1(-25%)	(12) Ballet Blanc 25/1, Followed a good run with a below-par one when tenth of 11 in handicap at Ffos Las (7.4f, good to firm) 19 days ago, very slowly away. Cheekpieces back on. Close second at 50-1 here last month but well beaten since and now 0-13.
13	13 (13) (28/1 +15%) Winnaretta	28 28/1(+15%)	(13) Winnaretta 28/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, not discredited on first run since leaving Andrew Balding when fourth of 7 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 33/1) 18 days ago. Has work to do. Just a respectable fourth of seven over C&D on stable debut; needs to find extra.

LTO Selection:

Deacs Delight has stepped forward on his last couple of starts, winning at Lingfield before going down by three-quarters of a length just four days later at Bath, but those efforts came in classified events and he is now back in handicap company. With that in mind, the vote goes to LUCIDITY, who has improved since going handicapping and the drop from 1m2f is unlikely to be an inconvenience. C&D winner Kenstone and Bantry appeal most of the remainder.

DEACS DELIGHT has been in good form of late, running well behind one who had the run of things from the front at Bath 16 days ago, so he is taken to resume winning ways back in handicap company. Kenstone scored with a bit in hand at this C&D last month and could be thereabouts once more, while Lucidity also merits consideration.

It's worth giving another chance to BANTRY, who didn't fire last time but was a clear second to a next-time-out winner here in May.

19:10 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:20 Kilbeggan Maiden Chase 25f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
11	11 (11) (0.57/1 +48%) The Friday Man	0.57 0.57/1(+48%)	(11) The Friday Man 0.57/1, Useful hurdler. Placed in 2 chases in May. This looks a good chance for him to get off the mark over fences. Has acquitted himself well in two beginners' chases; his powerful yard's first-string.
2	2 (2) (3.33/1 +33%) Desertmore House	3.33 3.33/1(+33%)	(2) Desertmore House 3.33/1, Useful hurdler. Good second of 16 in handicap hurdle at this course (24.2f, good to soft, 9/1) 63 days ago. Makes chase debut. Went close here off a mark of 120 over 3m hurdling last time; could get involved.
1	1 (1) (7.5/1 -7%) Au Fleuron	7.5 7.5/1(-7%)	(1) Au Fleuron 7.5/1, Useful hurdler. 33/1, below form twelfth of 25 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.6f, good to soft) 78 days ago. Can have a line put through a disappointing chase debut last autumn as he suffered an overreach and lost a shoe. Beaten a long way on chasing debut last year; can better that but stable second-string.
12	12 (12) (12/1 +0%) Whatsavailable	12 12/1(+0%)	(12) Whatsavailable 12/1, Useful hurdler. Latest win in hurdle at Fairyhouse in December. Fourth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Roscommon (20.7f, good to soft, 11/2) 32 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Up in trip. Below form on his last two starts hurdling; failed to complete both previous chase runs.
9	9 (9) (14/1 -75%) Sky Sprinter	14 14/1(-75%)	(9) Sky Sprinter 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Off since fourth of 12 in maiden at Sligo (16.9f, good to soft, 2/1) on hurdle debut a year ago. Makes chase debut over a significantly up in trip. Interesting that top stable perseveres. Market support worth noting. Comes back from a year off making chasing debut and has a lot to find.
6	6 (6) (28/1 +15%) Papal Lodge	28 28/1(+15%)	(6) Papal Lodge 28/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Latest win in hurdle at Thurles in March. 33/1, fifteenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.4f, good) 46 days ago. Makes chase debut. Won a Thurles handicap hurdle in March over 3m; has been way below that level since.
10	10 (10) (33/1 -32%) Summer Tide	33 33/1(-32%)	(10) Summer Tide 33/1, Promising individual. Fairly useful winner at 20f over hurdles. Below form sixth of 14 in novice chase at this course (19.4f, good to soft, 16/1) 40 days ago, finishing with running left. Up in trip. Remains capable of better over fences. Beaten 29l on second chase start over 2m3f here last time; of more interest in handicaps.
7	7 (7) (33/1 -18%) Riggs	33 33/1(-18%)	(7) Riggs 33/1, Fairly useful winner at 20f over hurdles. 28/1, fourth of 6 in novice chase at Punchestown (24f, good) on debut over fences 33 days ago. Beaten 37l on chasing debut and has to improve plenty.
3	3 (3) (40/1 -21%) Doctor Churchill	40 40/1(-21%)	(3) Doctor Churchill 40/1, Fair hurdler. 15/2, eighth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.6f, good) 33 days ago. Makes chase debut. Up in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Has to find major improvement in cheekpieces on chasing debut.
8	8 (8) (66/1 -32%) Rust To Riches	66 66/1(-32%)	(8) Rust To Riches 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Blinkered for 1st time, last of 5 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (26.1f, soft, 12/1) 22 days ago. Well beaten in two handicap chases lately and has a very tough task in this company.
4	4 (4) (125/1 -25%) Finding Freedom	125 125/1(-25%)	(4) Finding Freedom 125/1, Poor hurdler. Tenth of 13 in handicap hurdle (40/1) at Sligo (25.4f, good to soft) 31 days ago. Makes chase debut. Has been well-held on all rules starts and can't be fancied in this company.
13	13 (13) (125/1 +17%) Bessy Bradley	125 125/1(+17%)	(13) Bessy Bradley 125/1, 100/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (24f, good to soft) 8 days ago, weakening between 3 out and 2 out. Makes chase debut. Maiden is rated just 80 over hurdles and has no chance in this company on chasing debut.

LTO Selection:

THE FRIDAY MAN lost little in defeat when filling the runner-up spot over an extended 2m6f at Limerick in May and a reproduction of that effort can see him firmly in the picture. He has been progressive on his two chase outings and can get off the mark at the third time of asking. Desertmore House was only narrowly denied over timber here and scored in a point-to-point at the start of his career so is feared most now switching to fences. Summer Tide has a bit to find based on his two chase efforts but could progress now up in distance.

THE FRIDAY MAN has taken pretty well to fences and can get off the mark now stepping up to 3m+ for the first time. Desertmore House ran a cracker in a handicap hurdle here last time and could pose the chief threat if taking to this new discipline. The selection's stablemate Au Fleuron had an excuse for his no show on his chase debut last autumn and could also play a part, while the returning Willie Mullins runner Sky Sprinter needs a betting check.

This looks like a good opportunity for THE FRIDAY MAN(nap) to get off the mark over fences and he should win.

19:20 Kilbeggan Maiden Chase 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:30 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 11f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (3/1 +57%) Baryshnikov	3 3/1(+57%)	(2) Baryshnikov 3/1, Course winner. Fourth of 7 in handicap at Ripon (1¼m, good, 11/2) 4 days ago, nearest finish after short of room. Record here reads 11416; could make his presence felt if his stamina holds out.
4	4 (4) (4/1 -33%) Box To Box	4 4/1(-33%)	(4) Box To Box 4/1, 9/4, career best when winning 9-runner handicap here (extended 1¼m, good) 27 days ago, taking his course record to 3-4. Needs considering up 3 lb. 3-4 around here including this race last year; would probably prefer conditions to dry out.
6	6 (6) (4.5/1 +25%) Sonnerie Power	4.5 4.5/1(+25%)	(6) Sonnerie Power 4.5/1, Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford (1¼m) 22 days ago. Hood on first time. Likely to be in the mix again from a handy inside stall. Has run with credit in all four starts since winning at Lingfield; frame material; hood on.
5	5 (5) (5.5/1 +0%) Dream Harder	5.5 5.5/1(+0%)	(5) Dream Harder 5.5/1, Good advert for this yard, gaining fourth success of a fruitful AW campaign at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in February. Hard to knock his efforts in defeat since, although his latest Carlisle sixth was only respectable. 4-16 on AW and 0-7 on turf; only sixth when favourite last time; needs to bounce back.
7	7 (7) (5.5/1 +39%) Cormier	5.5 5.5/1(+39%)	(7) Cormier 5.5/1, Won over the extended 1¼m here last July. Has struggled in varied events since and hopes pinned on a wind operation since last seen in March sparking him back to form. Course winner who returns from 132 days off after wind surgery; best watched for now.
9	9 (9) (9/1 +10%) Demilion	9 9/1(+10%)	(9) Demilion 9/1, Winning handicap debut at Wolverhampton in January. Better form when runner-up on 2 of his next 3 outings but needs to shrug off poor efforts the last twice. Should be suited by the return to likely soft ground but isn't the only possible pacemaker.
1	1 (1) (11/1 +0%) Dark Pine	11 11/1(+0%)	(1) Dark Pine 11/1, Turned in his best effort of the season back on turf when second of 11 over the extended 1¼m here in May. Not seen to best effect when sixth of 10 at Haydock (1½m) since and still in form. Record here reads 12; best on soft ground; has stamina to prove but still respected.
3	3 (3) (18/1 +28%) Mr Curiosity	18 18/1(+28%)	(3) Mr Curiosity 18/1, Fifth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (1¼m, 40/1) on reappearance 13 days ago, needing stiffer test. Only seen three times since the end of 2021; has something to prove.

LTO Selection:

Cormier will need a market check on his return from a lengthly absence as his best form would put him right in the picture. Box To Box will be popular after his win over C&D four weeks ago, battling on well and has only been nudged up 3lb for that victory. It may be worth taking a chance on DEMILION, though, as he could get a soft time of things on the front end, with his three-year-old allowances potentially giving him an edge, and Franny Norton rides this track so well.

In an open race the vote goes to Andrew Balding's SOVEREIGN SPIRIT racing outside of his own age group for the first time. Box To Box's excellent course record makes him a must for the shortlist, while Sonnerie Power is also respected after 3 solid efforts this term.

Despite a question over his stamina it may be worth chancing BARYSHNIKOV, who looks as though he should get the strong pace he needs.

19:30 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:35 Cork Conditions Hurdle 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
9	9 (9) (0.5/1 +32%) Winter Fog	0.5 0.5/1(+32%)	(9) Winter Fog 0.5/1, Smart hurdler. 6/4, second of 7 in novice chase at Kilbeggan (19.4f, good) 25 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Up in trip. Faces a good opportunity back over the smaller obstacles. Hasn't taken to chasing but Pertemps fourth looks the one to beat back hurdling.
5	5 (5) (6.5/1 +28%) Gallant John Joe	6.5 6.5/1(+28%)	(5) Gallant John Joe 6.5/1, Useful hurdler. Pulled up in handicap chase (8/1) at Killarney (26f, good to soft) 61 days ago, struggling 5 out. Switches from chase to hurdles. Visor on 1st time , tongue strap back on. Likely to be back on his game. Ran to this mark when second in Punchestown handicap in February; visor replaces blinkers.
1	1 (1) (9/1 +59%) Ambitious Fellow	9 9/1(+59%)	(1) Ambitious Fellow 9/1, Useful hurdler. Three wins from 7 runs last season. Eleventh of 16 in handicap hurdle (20/1) at Ballinrobe (22.4f, good) 46 days ago. Others more persuasive. Best form at 2m4f, first attempt at this trip and has a bit to do at the weights.
2	2 (2) (11/1 -38%) The Bosses Oscar	11 11/1(-38%)	(2) The Bosses Oscar 11/1, Useful hurdler. Sixteenth of 20 in handicap hurdle (40/1) at Aintree (20f, good to soft) 91 days ago. Claims if he can return to his best. Below best at both Cheltenham and Aintree; back from a break with a bit to prove.
4	4 (4) (14/1 +44%) Fully Charged	14 14/1(+44%)	(4) Fully Charged 14/1, Useful chaser. 14/1, fell in handicap chase at this course (28f, heavy) fell heavily 5 out, too far out to suggest outcome. Off 8 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. Bit to prove. Absent since a faller here in Cork National in November; may need this comeback run.
3	3 (3) (14/1 +79%) Dancing Jeremy	14 14/1(+79%)	(3) Dancing Jeremy 14/1, Fair chaser. First run since leaving Ian O'Connor when good second of 16 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (19.1f, soft, 11/1) 64 days ago, no match for winner. Up in trip. Something to find. Ran well in lowly Clonmel handicap when last seen but loads to find at these weights.

LTO Selection:

JEFF KIDDER hasn't won since his 2021 Punchestown Grade 1 success but tries this distance for the first time. Absent for 420 days prior to his December return, he offered some encouragement at Tipperary, is suited by good ground and receives weight, under his 5lb claimer. Winter Fog, under a 7lb claimer, is trip-versatile and likes good ground. Fourth in Cheltenham's 2022 Pertemps Final, he ran well on his most recent hurdles outing at Punchestown in April but his jumping was hesitant on two recent, underwhelming chase outings. The Bosses Oscar, runner-up in the 2021 Pertemps, disappointed at Aintree and while suited by conditions, concedes weight. Peregrine Run is a 20-time winner but pulled up recently, while Fully Charged returns following a layoff and may have a Galway target. Gallant John Joe is without a win since March 2019 and was pulled up recently, while Ambitious Fellow's rating has fallen.

WINTER FOG is the best hurdler in this field and, after a couple of underwhelming runs over fences, he's fancied to make the most of what looks a fairly straightforward task on form. Jeff Kidder appeals as the main danger and The Bosses Oscar should feature if back on his game.

Having not really taken to chasing WINTER FOG looks to have found a good opportunity back over hurdles here

19:35 Cork Conditions Hurdle 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:45 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (0.73/1 +39%) Hitched	0.73 0.73/1(+39%)	(3) Hitched 0.73/1, Showed improved form to get off the mark here in June and ran at least as well when second of 13 in 1m handicap (11/4) at Yarmouth (8f, good to firm) 2 days ago. The one to beat. 1m course winner last month and good second at Yarmouth on Wednesday; respected.
1	1 (1) (3/1 -100%) Boom Boom Pow	3 3/1(-100%)	(1) Boom Boom Pow 3/1, Bounced back to her best to get off the mark in 10-runner handicap at Kempton (7f) 16 days ago, driven clear. Withdrawn after getting upset in the stalls intended latest start at Beverley, Jul 7. Hood on for 1st time. Clearcut AW winner last month and still unexposed over 7f; leading contender.
2	2 (2) (4/1 +11%) Twilight Dancer	4 4/1(+11%)	(2) Twilight Dancer 4/1, Maiden who ran creditably to prove herself on turf when third in 9-runner handicap at Brighton (7f, good, 13/2) 10 days ago. 0-6 but was placed off today's mark on recent turf debut; could have a say.
4	4 (4) (22/1 +33%) King Elvis	22 22/1(+33%)	(4) King Elvis 22/1, Well held in 3 minor events, pulling hard at Wolverhampton on latest outing. Big step forward required on handicap debut. Shaped with some promise in AW novice last month; now makes turf/handicap debut.

LTO Selection:

BOOM BOOM POW has proved a different proposition since being upped to 7f by her new trainer and recorded a ready success at Kempton last month. A 7lb hike may not be enough to prevent Jo Davis' filly from gaining a first victory on turf. Twilight Dancer returned to form with a respectable third on her reappearance at Brighton last week and is feared most, ahead of handicap debutant King Elvis. Hitched is an obvious contender if making a swift reappearance following Wednesday's Yarmouth second.

HITCHED confirmed the improvement shown here in June when runner-up at Yarmouth on Wednesday and this looks an excellent opportunity for him to get back to winning ways provided it doesn't come too soon. Boom Boom Pow is feared most.

Topweight BOOM BOOM POW enjoyed a revival for a different stable last month and remains very well handicapped on some of her 2yo form.

19:45 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:55 Kilbeggan Handicap Chase 25f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
4	4 (4) (4.5/1 +0%) Life In The Park	4.5 4.5/1(+0%)	(4) Life In The Park 4.5/1, Respectable 8¼ lengths third of 15 to Tullybeg in handicap chase at Ballinrobe (23f, good, 3/1) 46 days ago. Solid runs in quality events last three starts and a repeat of that will see him run well.
14	14 (14) (5/1 -11%) Stealthy Tom	5 5/1(-11%)	(14) Stealthy Tom 5/1, Thriving sort who made light of a 10 lb rise to win again at Roscommon (24.2f, good) 32 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Foxy Jacks, cosily. Up another 10 lb but still much respected. Versatile sort mixes banks races with conventional fences to good effect; respected.
8	8 (8) (7.5/1 +63%) Streets Of Doyen	7.5 7.5/1(+63%)	(8) Streets Of Doyen 7.5/1, Didn't need to improve to win 7-runner handicap hurdle at this course (24.4f, good, 15/2) 25 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Back to form in winning over hurdles here last time; has to build on that back chasing.
13	13 (13) (7.5/1 -15%) Pont Aval	7.5 7.5/1(-15%)	(13) Pont Aval 7.5/1, 16/1, career best when winning 14-runner handicap chase at Killarney (26f, good to soft) 61 days ago, forging clear. Trainer going well. Likely to continue in form. Considered. Got off the mark over fences in the Killarney National last time; 9lb higher but a player.
10	10 (10) (8/1 +33%) Mars Harper	8 8/1(+33%)	(10) Mars Harper 8/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. Below form sixth of 10 in handicap chase (6/1) at Fairyhouse (21.7f, good to soft) 97 days ago. Well handicapped on best form for a top yard with a good record in this. Dual hurdle winner is a maiden over fences but has a squeak if returning in top form.
7	7 (7) (8.5/1 +15%) Ilikedwayurthinkin	8.5 8.5/1(+15%)	(7) Ilikedwayurthinkin 8.5/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. 11/2, below form 27¼ lengths seventh of 15 to Tullybeg in handicap chase at Ballinrobe (23f, good) 46 days ago. Fine fourth at Punchestown but was below that form in the Mayo National; needs best.
9	9 (9) (10/1 +50%) Fairyhill Run	10 10/1(+50%)	(9) Fairyhill Run 10/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2021. 16/1, good 8½ lengths fourth of 15 to Tullybeg in handicap chase at Ballinrobe (23f, good) 46 days ago. C&D winner but nearly two years since her last score; chance if building on Ballinrobe run.
1	1 (1) (12/1 +25%) Hurricane Georgie	12 12/1(+25%)	(1) Hurricane Georgie 12/1, Won this off an 8 lb lower mark last year. 15/2, 30¾ lengths eighth of 11 to Stealthy Tom in handicap chase at Roscommon (24.2f, good) 32 days ago but this might have been the main target. Won this last year off an 8lb lower mark; some good runs since but last time not one.
3	3 (3) (12/1 +25%) Foxy Jacks	12 12/1(+25%)	(3) Foxy Jacks 12/1, 20/1, good 1¼ lengths second of 11 to Stealthy Tom in handicap chase at Roscommon (24.2f, good) 32 days ago. Hasn't won for over 2 years but a fine run last time and a player if repeating that.
2	2 (2) (12/1 -33%) Tullybeg	12 12/1(-33%)	(2) Tullybeg 12/1, Course winner. Eight wins from 22 NH runs. Career best when winning 15-runner handicap chase (12/1) at Ballinrobe (23f, good) 46 days ago, driven clear. Course winner won the Mayo National last time but this is tougher off 8lb higher.
15	15 (15) (18/1 +10%) The Dabbler	18 18/1(+10%)	(15) The Dabbler 18/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Visored for 1st time, creditable fourth of 14 in handicap chase (14/1) at Punchestown (31f, good to soft) 76 days ago. RESERVE. Has run well in several handicap chases; stays further than this; could run well; reserve.
11	11 (11) (20/1 +20%) The Echo Boy	20 20/1(+20%)	(11) The Echo Boy 20/1, Course winner. Latest win in chase here in May. 7/2, sixth of 8 in handicap chase at Ballinrobe (19.4f, good) 46 days ago. Up in trip. Came back to form when winning over 2m3f here but has to bounce back from a poor run.
6	6 (6) (22/1 +12%) Farceur Du Large	22 22/1(+12%)	(6) Farceur Du Large 22/1, 50/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (29f, soft) 95 days ago, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out. Cheekpieces back on. Needs a couple of these to falter. Pulled-up in Irish National but has a chance if back to his best form of last winter.

LTO Selection:

An impressive winner of the Mayo National, this stiffer stamina test may not be enough to stop TULLYBEG from going in again and he can secure a National double in the very capable hands of Michael O'Sullivan, despite having to compete off an 8lb higher mark. Foxy Jacks bounced back to form when runner-up behind Stealthy Tom in the Connacht National and might be able to improve past the winner. Life In The Park had to settle for third behind the selection when sent off favourite at Ballinrobe, but could close the gap at least on the revised terms.

MARS HARPER has dropped back to the same mark as when second in a competitive Leopardstown handicap in March and might be worth siding with to provide the Gordon Elliott/Jack Kennedy partnership with a third win in this race. The thriving Stealthy Tom, Pont Aval and Foxy Jacks head the dangers. The unexposed Choice of Words would also need considering if getting a run.

A chance is taken on C&D winner FAIRYHILL RUN to come back to form and improve upon her third in this last year.

19:55 Kilbeggan Handicap Chase 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:05 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (2.5/1 +38%) Roman Dragon	2.5 2.5/1(+38%)	(2) Roman Dragon 2.5/1, 4-time course winner. 7/2, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this course (6.1f, good) 13 days ago, bit in hand. Has a terrific record here and looks sure to go well again.
7	7 (7) (4/1 +47%) Huddle Up	4 4/1(+47%)	(7) Huddle Up 4/1, Creditable third of 9 in handicap at Ayr (6f, firm, 17/2) 20 days ago. Holding form well of late while leaving the impression that he's in the handicapper's grip.
6	6 (6) (4.5/1 -35%) Count D'orsay	4.5 4.5/1(-35%)	(6) Count D'orsay 4.5/1, 13/2, won 6-runner handicap at Hamilton (5f, good) 15 days ago. Remains well treated on old form and merits plenty of respect.
4	4 (4) (7/1 +65%) Origintrail	7 7/1(+65%)	(4) Origintrail 7/1, Course winner. 16/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at York (6f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Others more persuasive.
5	5 (5) (8/1 +33%) Recon Mission	8 8/1(+33%)	(5) Recon Mission 8/1, Creditable third of 8 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, good to firm, 14/1) 9 days ago, having run of race. Must improve.
1	1 (1) (9/1 -80%) Lihou	9 9/1(-80%)	(1) Lihou 9/1, Course winner. 4 wins from 10 runs this year. Latest win at Epsom in April. 15/2, good second of 8 in handicap at this course (5.1f, good) 27 days ago. Likely to be on the premises again.
8	8 (8) (11/1 -57%) Bezzas Lad	11 11/1(-57%)	(8) Bezzas Lad 11/1, Latest win at Lingfield in March. 33/1, creditable second of 10 in handicap at this course (6.1f, good) 27 days ago. One to consider.
3	3 (3) (14/1 -180%) Shalaa Asker	14 14/1(-180%)	(3) Shalaa Asker 14/1, 4 wins from 13 runs this year. Career best when winning 13-runner handicap (20/1) at Pontefract (6f, good) 19 days ago, keeping on well. Likely to prove vulnerable after a rise, though.

LTO Selection:

BEZZAS LAD performed with huge credit from a wide draw here last time and, having bagged stall three this time around, he looks sure to run a big race dropping back half a furlong in trip. Origintrail shaped well on her return to action at York last time and the previous course winner is a player back in trip. Roman Dragon won well here last time and, with his rider's claim offsetting most of his rise in the weights, is likely to get involved in what looks a tight contest.

ROMAN DRAGON picked up his fourth course success here recently and he's been rated higher in the past, so he gets the marginal vote ahead of fellow last-time-out winner Count D'Orsay. Lihou is bang in form and likely to make his mark once again.

Roman Dragon is a key player but COUNT D'ORSAY (nap) is preferred as he bids to follow up a recent Hamilton success.

20:05 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:10 Cork NH Flat Race 17f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
10	10 (10) (2.5/1 -25%) Beauforts Storm	2.5 2.5/1(-25%)	(10) Beauforts Storm 2.5/1, Once-raced maiden. Second of 6 in bumper at the Curragh (16f, good, 33/1) on NH debut 37 days ago. Last month's Curragh second a major player here.
12	12 (12) (2.75/1 -46%) Faux Fur	2.75 2.75/1(-46%)	(12) Faux Fur 2.75/1, Twice-raced maiden. Second of 4 in bumper at Perth (16.2f, good, 4/7) 33 days ago. Slow pace at Perth may not have suited; stronger pace here could see her to better effect.
11	11 (11) (3.5/1 +93%) Calendar House	3.5 3.5/1(+93%)	(11) Calendar House 3.5/1, €5,000 3-y-o, Kalanisi filly. Half-sister to 4 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Dandy Dan and useful bumper winner/fair 2m hurdle winner Bigbadandbeautiful. Half-sister to 3 bumper winners; worth market check on debut.
3	3 (3) (11/1 +39%) Charlie's Dilemma	11 11/1(+39%)	(3) Charlie's Dilemma 11/1, Once-raced maiden. 15/2, seventh of 10 in bumper at Roscommon (16.2f, good to soft) on NH debut 32 days ago. Didn't count on last month's Roscommon debut but no surprise if he made a bolder showing.
4	4 (4) (33/1 -175%) Dream Shaper	33 33/1(-175%)	(4) Dream Shaper 33/1, Twice-raced maiden under Rules. 125/1, first run since leaving Thomas Cooper when sixth of 12 in bumper at Kilbeggan (16f, good) on bumper debut 25 days ago. Kilbeggan bumper debut effort not devoid of promise but good bit more likely required here.
8	8 (8) (100/1 -150%) Shannonbreeze	100 100/1(-150%)	(8) Shannonbreeze 100/1, Once-raced maiden. Eleventh of 12 in bumper (20/1) at Kilbeggan (16f, good) on NH debut 25 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Tailed off in Kilbeggan bumper last month; tongue tie now fitted but can only be watched.
1	1 (1) (125/1 -25%) Alittlesetback	125 125/1(-25%)	(1) Alittlesetback 125/1, Once-raced maiden. Pulled up in bumper at Tipperary (16f, good to soft, 80/1) on NH debut 8 days ago, pulled up around 5f out. Pulled up after never featuring on recent Tipperary debut; can only be watched now.
7	7 (7) (150/1 -50%) Pondhill Pulse	150 150/1(-50%)	(7) Pondhill Pulse 150/1, Once-raced maiden. Last of 11 in bumper at Thurles (16f, soft, 150/1) on NH debut 118 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Tailed off on Thurles debut back in March; tongue tied now but best watched.

LTO Selection:

BEAUFORTS STORM arguably exceeded pre-race expectations when second in a decent Curragh winners' bumper on her racecourse debut. While one or two of the previous winners may have underperformed on the night, the daughter of Gale Force Ten looked a useful prospect. With the benefit of that experience to call upon, the Tim Doyle-trained filly should be hard to beat in this weaker contest. Faux Fur made a promising debut at Ballinrobe in May before suffering an odds-on reversal at Perth the following month. The Gordon Elliott-trained four-year-old should remain competitive. Shoot Champagne, from a family which has produced plenty of winners, has to be considered on debut.

This looks between BEAUFORTS STORM and Faux Fur. The latter is well worth another chance, despite being turned over when odds on at Perth last month. However, preference is for Beauforts Storm, who pulled nicely clear of the rest when second to an experienced Joseph O'Brien-trained rival on debut at the Curragh. She is entitled to come on for that run. Dream Shaper is the pick of the others.

Following a promising debut second at the Curragh last month BEAUFORTS STORM can go one better here in an ordinary bumper

20:10 Cork NH Flat Race 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (2.5/1 +25%) Red Alert	2.5 2.5/1(+25%)	(1) Red Alert 2.5/1, Landed back-to-back Brighton handicaps (6f) in June and didn't have much go right in his hat-trick bid under a penalty back there last time. Remains of interest. Won twice over 6f at Brighton last month and is probably still on a workable mark.
4	4 (4) (3.5/1 +0%) Savalas	3.5 3.5/1(+0%)	(4) Savalas 3.5/1, Latest win here in June and again ran respectably in 10-runner handicap back here (6.1f, good to firm, 9/2) 18 days ago. Should remain competitive. Dual sprint winner this spring; a possible if stamina holds out on first attempt at 7f.
5	5 (5) (3.75/1 +25%) Flagman	3.75 3.75/1(+25%)	(5) Flagman 3.75/1, Improved when off the mark at Kempton on reappearance in May, but has failed to reproduce that form since. Narrow AW winner on seasonal debut but subsequent form has been underwhelming.
6	6 (6) (5/1 +9%) Letter Of The Law	5 5/1(+9%)	(6) Letter Of The Law 5/1, Latest win at Brighton in May but not quite at his best when only fifth of 8 there (9.9f, good) 10 days ago. Back down in trip. Second three times off today's mark since clearcut win at Brighton in May; considered.
7	7 (7) (12/1 -33%) Fact Or Fable	12 12/1(-33%)	(7) Fact Or Fable 12/1, Notched a fifth career win over C&D in June and seen to maximum effect when following up at Bath 18 days later. However, found good run of form halted back in handicap company there last week. Bounce back called for. Three wins this season; below form last time but should cope if the ground turns soft.
3	3 (3) (14/1 -75%) Swiss Rowe	14 14/1(-75%)	(3) Swiss Rowe 14/1, Perked up by a first-time visor when resuming winning ways at Kempton in March. Failed to repeat that effort at Lingfield 7 weeks later, however. Makes turf debut. AW winner in March; well beaten next time; tricky to weigh up on belated turf debut.
8	8 (8) (16/1 +27%) Big Dutchie	16 16/1(+27%)	(8) Big Dutchie 16/1, Remains a maiden after 23 Flat runs and only seventh of 8 in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, good to firm) 29 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Hard to fancy. Soundly beaten on both stable starts and now 0-23 over all; drops back in trip today.
2	2 (2) (28/1 -180%) My Opinion	28 28/1(-180%)	(2) My Opinion 28/1, Ran well at big odds after 9 months off when third at Kempton in March but came home last of 10 there the following month. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Placed at 66-1 on AW in March but in rear throughout on next outing; hard to predict.

LTO Selection:

SAVALAS was unable to complete a 6f course double when staying on into third last time, but he could be suited by a stiffer test now and may prove worth chancing off the same mark. Red Alert has been in good form at Brighton of late and is another to consider, while Letter Of The Law won't be lacking for stamina on this drop in trip and is dangerous to discount, especially if attempting to make all.

RED ALERT may be a 9-y-o but he's completely unexposed at 7f and remains of interest having had little go right in his pursuit of the hat-trick at Brighton 17 days ago. Savalas is going through a good spell and can provide the main threat.

Tony Carroll's veteran RED ALERT is much better known as a sprinter but he stays 7f perfectly well and gets the nod here.

20:20 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:30 Kilbeggan Maiden Chase 19f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
4	4 (4) (0.91/1 +60%) Lucky Zebo	0.91 0.91/1(+60%)	(4) Lucky Zebo 0.91/1, Fair hurdler. Career best when winning 16-runner handicap hurdle (11/5) at Clonmel (19.1f, soft) 64 days ago, kept up to work. Makes plenty of appeal on chasing debut. Improving over hurdles, winning last two; has points' experience; respected on chasing bow.
12	12 (12) (5/1 +17%) Pearl Of The West	5 5/1(+17%)	(12) Pearl Of The West 5/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Eleven runs since last win in 2019. Third of 4 in handicap chase at Perth (20.1f, good, 3/1) 8 days ago. Has the best form and may do better in this sphere. Solid runs on both chase starts; a repeat of those efforts will put her firmly in the mix.
8	8 (8) (7.5/1 +17%) Transmission	7.5 7.5/1(+17%)	(8) Transmission 7.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 15/8, creditable fourth of 18 in novice hurdle at Tipperary (20.2f, soft) 87 days ago, not ideally placed. Makes chase debut. Not discounted. Maiden will need to bring his best to prevail on chasing debut but not ruled out.
9	9 (9) (10/1 +9%) Tucson Train	10 10/1(+9%)	(9) Tucson Train 10/1, Promising type. Fairly useful winner at 20f over hurdles. Sixth of 14 in novice chase at Wexford (19.8f, good to soft, 28/1) on debut over fences 24 days ago. Open to progress. There was some promise in his chasing debut last time and he could get involved.
6	6 (6) (10/1 -67%) Time Marches On	10 10/1(-67%)	(6) Time Marches On 10/1, Promising type. Fourth of 9 in novice chase at this course (22f, good to soft, 4/1) on debut over fences 84 days ago. Should progress. Worth considering. Solid run over 2m6f here on chasing debut in April and should get involved.
11	11 (11) (11/1 +31%) Hope Des Blins	11 11/1(+31%)	(11) Hope Des Blins 11/1, Fair hurdler. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 9/1, last of 3 in novice chase at Roscommon (16.2f, good) 32 days ago. Course hurdle winner hasn't added to those gains since; has had 9 chase runs; needs best.
1	1 (1) (14/1 -75%) Cardamon Hill	14 14/1(-75%)	(1) Cardamon Hill 14/1, Fair hurdler. Fair winner at 22f over hurdles. 6/4 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 2 finishers in handicap at Perth on chasing debut 20 days ago. Down in trip. Something to prove. Was a 30l second on chasing debut at Perth last time; has to improve on that.
7	7 (7) (33/1 +0%) Tony's Pet	33 33/1(+0%)	(7) Tony's Pet 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1, bit below form twelfth of 23 in handicap hurdle at Naas (18.9f, soft) 106 days ago. Makes chase debut. Up against it. Soundly beaten in four hurdle starts and is difficult to make a case for on chasing debut.
3	3 (3) (40/1 -21%) Forest Pump	40 40/1(-21%)	(3) Forest Pump 40/1, Fair hurdler. 14/1, bit below form eighth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (20f, good) 6 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Makes chase debut. Maiden over hurdles has been in poor form lately and doesn't make much appeal.
10	10 (10) (40/1 +20%) Butty O Brien	40 40/1(+20%)	(10) Butty O Brien 40/1, Modest hurdler. 33/1, fifth of 6 in novice chase at Tipperary (16.8f, soft) on debut over fences 10 days ago. Others make more appeal. Maiden is rated 94 over hurdles and has to improve plenty from Tipperary chasing debut.
5	5 (5) (50/1 -127%) Tempo Chapter Two	50 50/1(-127%)	(5) Tempo Chapter Two 50/1, Fairly useful hurdler. 25/1 and blinkered for 1st time, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (20f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Makes chase debut. Has been poor in two starts for this yard has to find the spark again.

LTO Selection:

LUCKY ZEBO, a winner at this venue over hurdles, has every chance of making a successful chasing debut. The Henry De Bromhead-trained gelding is a lightly-raced, progressive young horse who comes here on the back of two wins. Although yet to race over regulation fences, the six-year-old does have the benefit of three point-to-point runs. Pearl Of The West looks a big threat from the in-form John McConnell yard. The daughter of Teofilo has acquitted herself with credit on her first two starts over fences and that experience will be a huge advantage in this company. Tucson Train, a point-to-point winner in his early days, remains open to progression given that he has had just the 10 starts under Rules.

LUCKY ZEBO has a progressive profile over hurdles and, given his pointing background, he's the type to do even better in this sphere, so he's a confident choice to make a winning chasing debut at the likely expense of Pearl of The West. Time Marches on is open to improvement and isn't without hope.

After a pair of solid chase efforts, PEARL OF THE WEST should be able to get off the mark in this sphere, getting 7lb from the geldings

20:30 Kilbeggan Maiden Chase 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:40 Chester Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
7	7 (7) (3.33/1 +26%) Ramiro	3.33 3.33/1(+26%)	(7) Ramiro 3.33/1, Good second of 7 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, soft, 13/2) 24 days ago, suited by emphasis on stamina. One to consider despite stall 10. All wins have been over 7f with give; good second over 6f latest; chance despite poor draw.
2	2 (2) (3.33/1 +63%) Give It Some Teddy	3.33 3.33/1(+63%)	(2) Give It Some Teddy 3.33/1, Fifth of 8 in handicap at Redcar (8f, good to firm, 12/1) 21 days ago. Becoming well treated and has the ideal draw, so not a forlorn hope. Latest win was over 7f (heavy); well drawn but not been at his best this season.
6	6 (6) (3.5/1 -17%) Code Purple	3.5 3.5/1(-17%)	(6) Code Purple 3.5/1, 2 wins from 5 runs this year. Latest win at Redcar in April. Shaped as if still in top form (met trouble) when second of 7 in handicap (evens) at Musselburgh (7.2f, good to soft) 70 days ago. Strong claims. Two wins and two seconds over 7f this year; ground suits; a possible back from a break.
9	9 (9) (7.5/1 +6%) Purple Martini	7.5 7.5/1(+6%)	(9) Purple Martini 7.5/1, 2 wins from 4 runs this year. Latest win at Musselburgh in May. Fifth of 8 in handicap at Carlisle (6.9f, soft, 5/2) 25 days ago, slowly away. Merits consideration. Has won at Redcar and Musselburgh this year; below par last time; could bounce back.
10	10 (10) (9/1 +18%) Peachey Carnehan	9 9/1(+18%)	(10) Peachey Carnehan 9/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Very good second of 13 in handicap (9/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 3 days ago, clear of rest. Expected to be on the premises. Tough sort; good AW second last time and no surprise to see him going well back on turf.
13	13 (13) (9/1 +64%) Lockdown Lass	9 9/1(+64%)	(13) Lockdown Lass 9/1, One win from 27 Flat runs. Twenty runs since last win in 2021. 14/1, tenth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 14 days ago. Has work to do. Good run latest turf start; 4lb out of the weights and poorly drawn; others stronger.
4	4 (4) (10/1 +9%) Ibiza Rocks	10 10/1(+9%)	(4) Ibiza Rocks 10/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2020. Thirteenth of 15 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, firm, 12/1) 26 days ago, slowly away. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Needs to bounce back. Fair effort back at 7f last time; well treated, headgear now tried but more needed.
1	1 (1) (16/1 -14%) Jill Rose	16 16/1(-14%)	(1) Jill Rose 16/1, Resumed winning ways at Haydock (7f) back in August. Exploits mixed thereafter last year, well held last of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7f) in November. Wider draw than ideal to overcome on seasonal return. Suited by a sharp 7f with give in the ground and has gone well fresh; not ideally drawn.
5	5 (5) (20/1 +20%) Min Till	20 20/1(+20%)	(5) Min Till 20/1, Hooded for 1st time, last of 15 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, firm, 18/1) 26 days ago, very slowly away. Others more persuasive. Best on the AW but has won over 7f on turf; blew the start and lost action on reappearance.
12	12 (12) (25/1 +0%) Dodgy Bob	25 25/1(+0%)	(12) Dodgy Bob 25/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in March. 18/1, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 3 days ago. Not as effective on turf. Two wins in the winter over 7f at Wolves; not been in such good form recently; 3lb wrong.
11	11 (11) (66/1 -32%) Red Walls	66 66/1(-32%)	(11) Red Walls 66/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 66/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at this course (5.1f, good) 14 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Hard to make a case for. Well beaten over 5f latest but step back up to 7f again not sure to suit (all wins at 5f).

LTO Selection:

Code Purple has been in excellent form and just bumped into a well-handicapped rival who got the run of the race at Musselburgh last time, so he looks sure to be in the thick of things once again. Purple Martini has also been running well, winning two of his last four, and boasts sound claims. Marginal preference, though, is for BAY OF HOPE, who, despite the wide draw, may find things setting up a little better for him than at Ayr on Monday and he can get back to winning ways.

CODE PURPLE landed a double in the spring and would have gone close to completing the hat-trick with a clear run at Musselburgh a couple of months ago. Back from a break, he makes most appeal from stall 2, with Peachey Carnehan likely to pose a threat on the back of a solid showing at Wolverhampton. Ramiro is another one to consider.

A chance is taken on JILL ROSE, who is ideally suited by a sharp left-handed track with some give in the ground.

20:40 Chester Handicap (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:55 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
7	7 (7) (1.38/1 +45%) Pfingstberg	1.38 1.38/1(+45%)	(7) Pfingstberg 1.38/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 9/4, some improvement when third of 5 in handicap at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to firm) 29 days ago. May do better. Leading claims. Unable to land a telling blow when third of five on handicap debut but open to improvement.
1	1 (1) (2.25/1 +0%) Turner Girl	2.25 2.25/1(+0%)	(1) Turner Girl 2.25/1, 5/2 and cheekpieces on first time, good second of 5 in handicap at Catterick (1¾m, good to firm) 42 days ago. Shortlist material. Placed all four starts this season and ought to be in the thick of things again.
5	5 (5) (5/1 +17%) Das Kapital	5 5/1(+17%)	(5) Das Kapital 5/1, Unreliable type. C&D winner. Last of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford( 1¾m) 36 days ago. Bounce back needed. Comes here after two below-par runs but significant rain will make him of strong interest.
3	3 (3) (11/1 -83%) Geelong	11 11/1(-83%)	(3) Geelong 11/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. Beaten 6½ lengths when second last month and only sixth of 7 at Brighton since. Blinkers back on. Generally very disappointing since winning 2yo debut and needs to up his game.
4	4 (4) (12/1 -100%) Trojan Truth	12 12/1(-100%)	(4) Trojan Truth 12/1, Winner at Windsor (1¼m) in May. Cheekpieces on first time, fourth of 7 in handicap (5/2) at Nottingham (1¼m, firm) 37 days ago. Only 2lb higher than for Windsor win in May but ground slower than good would be a worry.
2	2 (2) (66/1 -230%) Fight For It	66 66/1(-230%)	(2) Fight For It 66/1, Modest on the Flat. Well held at Windsor in April and has fared little better back hurdling on last 2 starts. Last two hurdle runs were fairly respectable but current Flat ability is hard to gauge.
6	6 (6) (80/1 -100%) Proud Warrior	80 80/1(-100%)	(6) Proud Warrior 80/1, Poor form. Remote fourth of 5 over C&D (good to firm, 40/1) 34 days ago. Hard to make a case for. Beaten about 24l when fourth of five here last month and has now been unplaced all 11 runs.

LTO Selection:

TURNER GIRL appeared to travel more kindly in first-time cheekpieces when worn down late on over 1m6f at Catterick last month, and a first success of the season could be on the cards now returned to 1m4f. Pfingstberg is a lightly-raced three-year-old who likely has more to offer in handicaps this season and David Simcock's gelding is one to be wary of after just four starts to date. Geelong can't be discounted off his tumbling mark.

A lightly-raced profile provides hope that PFINGSTBERG may not have reached his limit so he gets the vote to build on his Yarmouth handicap debut third. Turner Girl is the obvious threat.

Ed Dunlop's TURNER GIRL has been knocking on the door and Taylor Fisher's useful 5lb claim might make the crucial difference today.

20:55 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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