1 Thursday 17th August 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Thursday 17th August 2023

There were 46 Races on Thursday 17th August 2023 across 7 meetings. There was 6 races at Beverley, 6 races at Salisbury, 6 races at Wolverhampton, 8 races at Leopardstown, 7 races at Windsor, 7 races at Tramore, 6 races at Ayr, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Thursday 17th August 2023

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

14:00 Beverley Stakes (Class 5) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (1.25/1 +29%) Rare Jewel	1.25 1.25/1(+29%)	(7) Rare Jewel 1.25/1, Exceed And Excel filly who went powerfully to halfway pitched into listed company when seventh at Newmarket (6f) on debut 47 days ago, shuffled back over 2f out but not knocked about. Feasible to think she could take a sizeable step forward. Took keen hold before weakening on Newmarket Listed debut; sights are lowered considerably.
2	3 2nd (3) (7/1 +36%) Bint Alfella	7 7/1(+36%)	(3) Bint Alfella 7/1, Foaled March 9. Too Darn Hot filly. Half-sister to 1m winner Marhaba Ashmayme and 6f winner Speed To Run. Dam 2-y-o 6f-1m winner. Market should prove a useful guide on debut. Third foal of 6f-1m juvenile winner (including Italian Group 3; RPR 102); consult market..
3	2 3rd (2) (11/1 -29%) Keldeo	11 11/1(-29%)	(2) Keldeo 11/1, Never figured on debut at Catterick (5f) last month but proved a different proposition when landing 10-runner C&D novice 16 days ago, keeping on well. Likely she'll need to pull out more under a penalty here, though. Stepped forward to spring a 33-1 surprise over C&D (good to soft) a fortnight ago; chance..
4	5 4th (5) (4.5/1 -50%) Go Big Or Go Home	4.5 4.5/1(-50%)	(5) Go Big Or Go Home 4.5/1, Foaled February 13. 1,800,000 gns yearling, Lope De Vega filly. Half-sister to top-class sprinter Battaash and smart 2-y-o 5f/6f winner The Antarctic. Makes obvious appeal on paper and yard no stranger to success with juveniles. Plenty to like. 1,800,000gns yearling; half-sister to top-class sprinter Battaash; interesting newcomer..
5th	1 5th (1) (3.33/1 -11%) Princess Alex	3.33 3.33/1(-11%)	(1) Princess Alex 3.33/1, Dark Angel filly who went backwards from debut when well held at Haydock (6f) in July but quickly back on the up when running out a ready winner of a Pontefract maiden (5f) 18 days ago, beating a subsequent winner. Player again with experience counting for a good deal. Off the mark at Pontefract (5f; form franked); penalised but merits respect..
6th	4 6th (4) (18/1 -64%) Blue Eyed Kate	18 18/1(-64%)	(4) Blue Eyed Kate 18/1, Blue Point filly who showed ability when midfield in 11-runner Haydock maiden (6f) on debut last month but she proved too free when finishing last of 10 upped to 7f at Newbury next time. Drops back to the minimum trip now. Respectable debut (6f); pulled too hard at Newbury (7f; soft) since; first attempt over 5f.
7th	6 7th (6) (200/1 -100%) Inns Of York	200 200/1(-100%)	(6) Inns Of York 200/1, Inns Of Court half sister to yard's smart sprinter Acklam Express. Big prices and offered little both starts in C&D novice events to date. May be one for nurseries in due course. Soundly beaten over C&D both starts (varying ground); safe to look elsewhere..

LTO Selection:

Kevin Ryan boasts a fine record in this contest, having won this with some smart types including Glass Slippers (2018), so any market support for Bint Alfella ahead of her debut would make her of significant interest. That said, GO BIG OR GO HOME, a 1,800,000gns purchase at Tattersalls Book 1 last October, is a half-sister to star sprinter Battaash and makes plenty of appeal. Princess Alex and recent C&D winner Keldeo are both capable of serving it up to the newcomers, despite the pair giving weight to their rivals.

RARE JEWEL ultimately never figured in a listed race first time up at Newmarket 47 days ago, but she travelled with plenty of purpose for a long way and, the type to take a marked step forward from that, she could be worth siding with. Easy Pontefract winner Princess Alex and Go Big Or Go Home, a half sister to the top-class Battaash, can emerge as the chief threats.

Newcomer GO BIG OR GO HOME went through the ring for 1.8 million guineas initially as a yearling and is half-sister to mighty Battaash.

14:00 Beverley Stakes (Class 5) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:30 Beverley Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (3.5/1 +50%) Macarone	3.5 3.5/1(+50%)	(6) Macarone 3.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/2, very good second of 7 in nursery at Bath (5f, good) 29 days ago, effort 2f out and keeping on. Claims with a repeat. Second to progressive winner on nursery debut at Bath and he's a solid contender.
2	3 2nd (3) (3/1 +25%) Charlie Mason	3 3/1(+25%)	(3) Charlie Mason 3/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable third of 10 in nursery (7/4) at Ffos Las (6f, heavy) 17 days ago, keeping on when hanging left final 1f. Fitting of a visor could well help now and no surprise to see him thereabouts. Third in both nurseries and could be sharper in the first-time visor; he's a possible.
3	11 3rd (11) (8.5/1 -89%) Zaphea	8.5 8.5/1(-89%)	(11) Zaphea 8.5/1, No match for a pair of improvers at Musselburgh (5f) 2 starts back but she arrives having run her best race to date when second of 9 in nursery at Bath (5f) 8 days ago, travelling best but not match for the winner. Player for all widest draw not ideal. Good second in Bath nursery last Wednesday and leading claims if reproducing that form.
4	4 4th (4) (12/1 -20%) Space Ninja	12 12/1(-20%)	(4) Space Ninja 12/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 12 in minor event at Thirsk (6f, good to soft, 66/1) 20 days ago. Needs to find some improvement now handicapping but he cost plenty as a yearling and worth noting if the market speaks in his favour. Down the field on first three starts but this £160,000 yearling is a possible improver.
5th	12 5th (12) (25/1 -79%) Swiftly	25 25/1(-79%)	(12) Swiftly 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 12/1, seventh of 10 in nursery at Doncaster (6f, heavy) 12 days ago, threatening over 2f out and weakening. Cheekpieces on for 1st time returned to the minimum trip and not one to write off just yet. Soundly beaten on all four starts (nursery debut last time) but could be capable of better.
6th	5 6th (5) (16/1 -60%) Damia	16 16/1(-60%)	(5) Damia 16/1, Territories filly. 9/1, dispelled a lesser effort on yard debut when fourth of 5 in nursery at Leicester (5f, soft) 15 days ago, headed around 2f out and fading. Eased 3 lb since but more needed if she's to open her account here. Down in grade and back on better ground on second nursery start; not ruled out.
7th	9 7th (9) (8/1 -14%) Carnaby Princess	8 8/1(-14%)	(9) Carnaby Princess 8/1, Showed some ability in novice/maiden company and shaped better than previously when fourth of 10 in nursery at Doncaster (6f, heavy) 12 days ago, her effort flattening out having briefly looked a threat. Eased 2 lb ahead of this and no forlorn hope. Fair fourth over 6f on nursery debut and this first crack at 5f is worth a go; chance.
8th	1 8th (1) (5/1 +55%) Sergeant Mayer	5 5/1(+55%)	(1) Sergeant Mayer 5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 12 in minor event (200/1) at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) 20 days ago, plugging on without threatening. Makes handicap debut. Not obviously well treated for nursery debut but open to improvement; watch the betting.
9th	8 9th (8) (9/1 +36%) Naval Flight	9 9/1(+36%)	(8) Naval Flight 9/1, Showed more than previously switched to positive tactics when third in a C&D claimer in May but proved disappointing both starts in nurseries more recently. Third in C&D claimer in May but well beaten elsewhere in her first two nurseries.
10th	13 10th (13) (20/1 -25%) Master Eli	20 20/1(-25%)	(13) Master Eli 20/1, Eqtidaar colt who showed more than previously when sixth on qualifying run in a Thirsk novice (6f) in July. However, proved disappointing (in first-time cheekpieces) when eighth of 9 on nursery debut at Nottingham (6.1f) 30 days ago. Well beaten on nursery debut but the drop to 5f & return to better ground could bear fruit.
11th	7 11th (7) (28/1 -40%) Regal Solitaire	28 28/1(-40%)	(7) Regal Solitaire 28/1, Unreliable type. Seventh of 9 in minor event at Newcastle (6f, 66/1) 14 days ago, pulling way to the front after 2f and fading. Others preferred making handicap debut. The drop back to 5f could be a plus on nursery debut; might be in the mix.
12th	10 12th (10) (40/1 +0%) Riverview Law	40 40/1(+0%)	(10) Riverview Law 40/1, Showed ability when second in 5-runner maiden on debut at Hamilton (5f) in June but failed to match that level in 3 subsequent outings, last of 9 in nursery at Musselburgh (5f) 23 days ago. Good deal to prove at present. Form has gone wrong way since promising debut and she was well beaten in her first nursery.
13th	15 13th (15) (80/1 -142%) Ifonlytheycudtalk	80 80/1(-142%)	(15) Ifonlytheycudtalk 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Blinkered for 1st time, again offered little when last of 9 on nursery debut at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) 37 days ago, carrying head awkwardly and soon beaten. Can only be watched. Beaten a long way at big odds on first three starts and same story on nursery debut.

LTO Selection:

ZAPHEA produced her best effort to date when runner-up at Bath last week and the filly may well take advantage on this occasion, with the handicapper having dropped her 3lb prior to her latest run. The daughter of Dandy Man was reassessed following that most recent display and was put back on 55, so this may prove to be the ideal opportunity. Macarone filled the runner-up spot on his nursery debut at Bath and is entitled to progress further, while a first-time visor might aid the cause of Charlie Mason.

ZAPHEA has a wider draw than ideal to contend with but she produced her best effort yet when runner-up at Bath 8 days ago and, eased in the weights subsequently, she could be the answer with her rider also taking off a handy 7 lb. Charlie Mason looks the type to benefit from headgear, so he's feared equipped with a first-time visor. Macarone and Carnaby Princess are others fancied to be thereabouts.

The drop to 5f, the better ground and a low draw could all be positives for MASTER ELI and he earns the vote ahead of Space Ninja.

14:30 Beverley Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Salisbury Maiden (Class 4) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (2.5/1 +9%) Romanova	2.5 2.5/1(+9%)	(6) Romanova 2.5/1, Golden Horn filly who was thrown in at the deep end on debut and shaped as if in need of the experience when 8¾ lengths seventh of 9 to Shuwari in listed race at Sandown (7f, soft) 3 weeks ago. Should do better with that under her belt and is one to look out for. 80-1 for Listed race at Sandown (7f, soft), pulling hard before briefly threatening.
2	2 2nd (2) (5.5/1 -22%) Falling For You	5.5 5.5/1(-22%)	(2) Falling For You 5.5/1, No Nay Never filly who showed some ability when fourth in a Windsor novice (33/1, 6f, good) on debut last month. Can take a step forward from that effort here. 33-1, moved into fourth of 12 late on at Windsor (6f, good); looks set for improvement.
3	7 3rd (7) (4/1 +20%) Sky Blaze	4 4/1(+20%)	(7) Sky Blaze 4/1, Foaled April 2. 52,000 gns yearling, Intello filly. Sister to smart 1¼m-1¾m winner In Front and half-sister to 3 winners, including useful winner up to 1¼m More Than A Dream. Dam unraced. Lots to like. 52,000gns yearling; sister to a smart French 1m2f-1m6f winner; in a leading yard.
4	10 4th (10) (12/1 +0%) She Wore No Jewels	12 12/1(+0%)	(10) She Wore No Jewels 12/1, Attracted support and offered something to work on when third in a Goodwood maiden (6f, good to firm) on debut but shaped as if amiss when well held at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) subsequently. Had a near 7-week break and can get back on track. Goodwood (6f, good to firm) in June was promising but Doncaster (7f, good) in July less so.
5th	9 5th (9) (25/1 -56%) Shaws Phoenix	25 25/1(-56%)	(9) Shaws Phoenix 25/1, Related to 3 winners and was doing her best work late when third at Bath on debut. Below that level at Newbury (6f, firm) since and not seen for 10 weeks. Promising on debut but disappointing next time; off ten weeks and 7f should help.
6th	11 6th (11) (40/1 +0%) Bramble Jelly	40 40/1(+0%)	(11) Bramble Jelly 40/1, Soldier's Call filly who looked one for the longer term when finishing down the field in a Newbury maiden (7f, good to soft) 3 weeks ago. 80-1 seventh of ten at Newbury (7f, soft) three weeks ago, on the heels of I Dare You.
7th	3 7th (3) (7.5/1 +25%) I Dare You	7.5 7.5/1(+25%)	(3) I Dare You 7.5/1, Showcasing filly who hinted at ability when mid-field in a Newbury maiden (7f, good to soft) 3 weeks ago. Will need to show plenty more to get involved. 28-1 at Newbury (7f, soft) three weeks ago, green and never dangerous in sixth of ten.
8th	1 8th (1) (12/1 +14%) Alika Breeze	12 12/1(+14%)	(1) Alika Breeze 12/1, Foaled January 18. €50,000 foal, 50,000 gns yearling, Cracksman filly. Half-sister to several winners, including useful French/German 1¼m-2m winner Abadan and French 7f-10.5f winner Agent Excel. Dam French/German 1m-11f winner. 50,000gns yearling; 7th foal; half-sister to 4 winners, notably Abadan (1m2f-2m; RPR 98).
9th	5 9th (5) (9/1 +25%) Nothing To Fear	9 9/1(+25%)	(5) Nothing To Fear 9/1, Foaled February 3. €47,000 yearling, Churchill filly. Closely related to 2-y-o 7f winner Homeland and French 11.5f winner Some Romance and half-brother to very smart winner up to 6f Art Connoisseur. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner. 47,000euros yearling; trainer has had a second-time-out 2yo win this term..
10th	8 10th (8) (150/1 -200%) Gone Like The Wind	150 150/1(-200%)	(8) Gone Like The Wind 150/1, Half-sister to a couple of winners but far too green to show much on both starts so far. Looks a longer-term project. Two 6f races at Windsor recently, showing modest form on debut but not so good next time.
11th	12 11th (12) (50/1 -213%) La Sonnambula	50 50/1(-213%)	(12) La Sonnambula 50/1, Foaled April 21. 16,000 gns yearling, Masar filly. Half-sister to winner up to 7f Surfina and 5f winner Lucky Charm. Dam winner up to 6f (2-y-o 5f winner). 16,000gns yearling by Masar; late foal; needs a market check.
12th	4 12th (4) (8/1 +33%) L'experianza	8 8/1(+33%)	(4) L'experianza 8/1, Foaled March 19. £40,000 yearling, Expert Eye filly. Dam, 2-y-o 7.5f/8.5f winner, half-sister to smart 8.3f-1¼m winner Mashhoor. £40,000 yearling; trainer has had a 2yo turf debut winner this season but market can guide.

LTO Selection:

FALLING FOR YOU made a pleasing start to her racing career when finishing a far from disgraced fourth over 6f at Windsor last month. She shaped as though an extra furlong would aid her cause and, with progression likely, gets the vote at the main expense of the grade-dropping Romanova, who failed to get involved in Listed company at Sandown on her debut. The unraced Nothing To Fear is related to a few smart types and completes the shortlist.

Having been thrown in at listed level for her debut at Sandown 3 weeks ago, ROMANOVA unsurprisingly found things all too tough, but sure to have derived plenty from that initial effort, Ollie Sangster's filly is fancied to go close in much calmer waters. Newcomer Sky Blaze ticks plenty of boxes so she could emerge as the main threat, with Falling For You and La Sonnambula another couple to consider.

Slight preference is for FALLING FOR YOU after her promising debut at Windsor. Romanova ran in a Listed race on her debut.

14:40 Salisbury Maiden (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (1.5/1 +40%) Fiscal Policy	1.5 1.5/1(+40%)	(2) Fiscal Policy 1.5/1, Latest win at Chelmsford City in May. 12/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Salisbury (6f, good) 19 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time now. Dual Polytrack winner and has run well over C&D; respected with blinkers now on.
2	3 2nd (3) (2.5/1 -33%) Dandys Derriere	2.5 2.5/1(-33%)	(3) Dandys Derriere 2.5/1, 16/1, won 13-runner handicap at Newcastle (6f) 14 days ago, always holding on. Another bold showing is on the cards from this C&D winner. Won two of his last three since returned to 6f; 4lb higher but a major player.
3	4 3rd (4) (11/1 -214%) First Company	11 11/1(-214%)	(4) First Company 11/1, One win from 29 Flat runs. Respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, good, 7/2) 22 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Could go well despite his poor strike rate. Running well on turf lately, but just 1-29 and unplaced in six starts on AW.
4	6 4th (6) (6.5/1 +28%) Red Walls	6.5 6.5/1(+28%)	(6) Red Walls 6.5/1, Course winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 22/1, respectable third of 15 in minor event at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) 6 days ago. Not ruled out. Five-time AW winner over 5f; more needed back up in grade.
5th	1 5th (1) (11/1 +0%) Profit Given	11 11/1(+0%)	(1) Profit Given 11/1, Good second of 4 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) before coming in last of 8 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 42 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Runner-up twice but 0-6; drops in grade but others preferred.
6th	5 6th (5) (7.5/1 +58%) Rebel Redemption	7.5 7.5/1(+58%)	(5) Rebel Redemption 7.5/1, C&D winner. Eleventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D (80/1) 23 days ago. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. 14lb lower than when winning over C&D a year ago; could go well if allowed his own way.

LTO Selection:

DANDYS DERRIERE was said to have benefitted from the reapplication of cheekpieces (retained) when winning at Newcastle a fortnight ago. The son of Dandy Man remains well treated, despite a subsequent 4lb hike in the ratings, and he could repeat the dose should the headgear have a similar effect. Two decent runs at Bath would suggest First Company is nearing a return to the winner's enclosure, and he merits the utmost respect from a sliding handicap mark. Fiscal Policy is another to consider.

DANDYS DERRIERE looked to have a bit in the locker when going in at Newcastle last time so this C&D scorer is fancied to defy a 4 lb rise in the weights and edge out fellow course winner Red Walls in a trappy handicap. First Company is on a long losing run but can't be discounted at these weights either.

Preference is for DANDYS DERRIERE who has been in fine form since returned to 6f, including a win at Newcastle a fortnight ago.

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

15:00 Beverley Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (2.5/1 +58%) Doubletalk	2.5 2.5/1(+58%)	(1) Doubletalk 2.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good second at Pontefract on penultimate outing and was drawn on wrong side of track when eighth of 9 in nursery at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Back up in trip. Respected. Ran well on nursery debut; poorly drawn latest; should stay; contender back in Class 6.
2	5 2nd (5) (8.5/1 +29%) Whatwouldiknow	8.5 8.5/1(+29%)	(5) Whatwouldiknow 8.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 8/1, creditable sixth of 10 in nursery at Doncaster (6f, heavy) 12 days ago, needing stiffer test. Should improve over this longer trip. Never dangerous over 6f on nursery debut but left the impression this trip would suit.
3	8 3rd (8) (6.5/1 +59%) Loubiere	6.5 6.5/1(+59%)	(8) Loubiere 6.5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 40/1, fourth of 8 in minor event at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 38 days ago. Back up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Needs more. Possible improver now handicapping over further but such progress is a requirement.
4	7 4th (7) (12/1 +14%) Seahorse Syd	12 12/1(+14%)	(7) Seahorse Syd 12/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, eleventh of 12 in maiden at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 35 days ago. Up in trip. Blinkers on 1st time. Has been gelded since latest outing but faces uphill task on handicap debut. Modest form in three sprints; gelded since latest; new trip/headgear could help matters.
5th	3 5th (3) (3.5/1 -56%) Brandaisy	3.5 3.5/1(-56%)	(3) Brandaisy 3.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 33/1, very good second of 7 in nursery at Haydock (7f, heavy) 11 days ago, nearest finish. May do better still and is expected to be bang there. Big step forward when 2nd on recent nursery debut (7f, heavy); 4lb well in; obvious chance.
6th	10 6th (10) (80/1 -300%) Patasola	80 80/1(-300%)	(10) Patasola 80/1, Creditable fourth at Nottingham on penultimate outing but wasn't in the same form when filling the same position in a 6-runner nursery at Pontefract (6f, good) 27 days ago. Back up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Others more persuasive. Not progressing for current stable and stamina has to be taken on trust; headgear added.
7th	4 7th (4) (14/1 -40%) Peaceful Protest	14 14/1(-40%)	(4) Peaceful Protest 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 33/1, ninth of 12 in minor event at Pontefract (6f, good) 27 days ago. Back up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Hasn't been progressing but may do better now in handicaps. Likely improver now handicapping in headgear; widest draw is not ideal.
8th	2 8th (2) (7.5/1 +25%) Surface To Air	7.5 7.5/1(+25%)	(2) Surface To Air 7.5/1, Creditable fourth of 11 in maiden at Chepstow (6.1f, good to soft, 20/1) 20 days ago. Up in trip. Visor back on. Makes handicap debut. More exposed than most but stepping up in trip could give him a lift; each-way shout.
9th	13 9th (13) (18/1 -64%) Rockinthefreeworld	18 18/1(-64%)	(13) Rockinthefreeworld 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1, sixth of 10 in nursery at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) 22 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Little impact to date and others make more appeal. Modest form in five starts; stiffer test and new headgear need to transform him.
10th	6 10th (6) (20/1 -100%) Stamper	20 20/1(-100%)	(6) Stamper 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Blinkered for 1st time, eighth of 14 in seller at York (6f, good to firm, 14/1) 62 days ago, slowly away. Up in trip. Yet to progress from debut and others are preferred. Promise on first two starts; clear encouragement on pedigree for this new trip; respected.
11th	12 11th (12) (14/1 -75%) Bellestarr	14 14/1(-75%)	(12) Bellestarr 14/1, Improved when third of 9 in nursery at this C&D (good to soft) 30 days ago. Can go well. Improved effort when 3rd over C&D latest; place claims if coping with the quicker ground.
12th	11 12th (11) (80/1 -220%) Nana's Ancestors	80 80/1(-220%)	(11) Nana's Ancestors 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, last of 6 in maiden at Ayr (5f, good) 24 days ago, slowly away. Significantly up in trip. Tricky to fancy on handicap debut. Finished last in three 5f runs; this is more suitable but yard is not prolific with 2yos.

LTO Selection:

BRANDAISY stepped forward from her first three starts when runner-up at Haydock on nursery debut earlier in the month, having benefited from going up in trip, and Richard Fahey's filly is likely to be suited by the nature of this track. Doubletalk is best judged on her second at Pontefract on her penultimate start, while Bellestarr completes the shortlist following her C&D third.

BRANDAISY was easy to back but improved plenty on her nursery bow at Haydock and better still can be expected, so she's a confident selection ahead of the lightly-weighted Bellestarr, who also took a step forward for the switch to this company last time. Doubletalk's Thirsk run is easily excused and she also rates as a player on her previous Pontefract effort.

She's back on forecast quicker ground but BRANDAISY (nap) ran well for second in a stronger race on her recent nursery debut.

15:00 Beverley Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:10 Salisbury Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (7/1 +22%) Dreamrocker	7 7/1(+22%)	(5) Dreamrocker 7/1, 50/1, encouraging debut sixth of 13 in maiden at Chelmsford City (8f) 23 days ago. This Fastnet Rock filly can build on it so needs shortlisting. Half-sister to Group 1 winner Dreamloper; 50-1, fair form at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in July.
2	6 2nd (6) (7.5/1 -114%) Full Regalia	7.5 7.5/1(-114%)	(6) Full Regalia 7.5/1, Failed to build on debut promise when fourth of 10 in minor event at Newmarket (8f, good) 48 days ago on final run for John & Thady Gosden. Should still progress for new yard. Engaged 7.00 Kempton Wednesday. Debut (chance on that form) was the better of her two runs; left the Gosdens for 65,000gns.
3	1 3rd (1) (0.5/1 +50%) Welleef	0.5 0.5/1(+50%)	(1) Welleef 0.5/1, Lope De Vega colt who looked a good prospect when landing 15-runner minor event (11/8) at Leicester (7f, soft) on his debut 15 days ago by 2¼ lengths from Crown Dreams. Sure to improve and big player despite conceding weight all round. 11-8 favourite at Leicester (7f, soft; 15 ran) and won comfortably from Crown Dreams.
4	3 4th (3) (5.5/1 -38%) Crown Dreams	5.5 5.5/1(-38%)	(3) Crown Dreams 5.5/1, Oasis Dream gelding who has shown fair form this summer when second over 7f in maiden at Haydock and minor event at Leicester (behind Welleef). May do better so he can't be discounted. Second over 7f on both starts; has a 7lb pull with Leicester conqueror Welleef.
5th	2 5th (2) (150/1 -436%) Silver Atom	150 150/1(-436%)	(2) Silver Atom 150/1, Modest maiden hurdler who had breathing operation/cheekpieces on before coming in eighth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft) 20 days ago on his final run for Ben Pauling. Plenty more is needed starting out in this sphere now. Modest maiden hurdler for Ben Pauling; wind surgery before tailed off on latest outing.
6th	4 6th (4) (40/1 -122%) Solar Portrait	40 40/1(-122%)	(4) Solar Portrait 40/1, 25,000 gns yearling, Zoffany gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 1½m/12.2f winner Au Revoir out of useful 1m winner First. Market can guide for this newcomer. 25,000gns yearling buy, by Zoffany; dam unraced sister to 1m1f Listed winner.

LTO Selection:

A case can be made for several of these, but it is hard to oppose WELLEEF, who kept on well to score by two and a quarter lengths on his racecourse bow over this trip at Leicester. He does have to shoulder a 7lb penalty for that success, so Crown Dreams can give him plenty to think about having filled the runner-up spot on both career starts. Solar Portrait warrants a market check on his debut and is another to consider.

WELLEEF got off the mark in style at Leicester at the start of the month and can make light of a penalty to make it 2-2. Crown Dreams has filled the runner-up spot on both his outings, including behind the selection last time, and could have to settle for the same position once more, with Full Regalia also in the mix now starting out for Charlie Hills.

He's no standout on the bare form but WELLEEF started an eyecatchingly short price on his recent debut and won with authority.

15:10 Salisbury Stakes (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:20 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 5) 6f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (0.15/1 +74%) Payment In Kind	0.15 0.15/1(+74%)	(4) Payment In Kind 0.15/1, Promising type. Third of 20 in Super Sprint at Newbury (5.2f, good, 33/1) 26 days ago, nearest finish. Sets a good standard. Placed in both starts at Newbury last month including in the Super Sprint; strong chance.
2	6 2nd (6) (4.5/1 +44%) Eminent Jewel	4.5 4.5/1(+44%)	(6) Eminent Jewel 4.5/1, Promising type. Fourth of 10 in novice at this course (7f, 16/1) on debut 23 days ago, nearest finish. Open to progress. Did well to finish fourth on debut here, but not sure dropping a furlong is ideal.
3	7 3rd (7) (18/1 +36%) Sunday Belle	18 18/1(+36%)	(7) Sunday Belle 18/1, Once-raced filly. 33/1 and hooded, fifth of 9 in novice at Windsor (6f, good to firm) on debut 47 days ago. Some promise on Windsor debut but much more will be needed to win this.
4	5 4th (5) (80/1 -220%) Upper Hand	80 80/1(-220%)	(5) Upper Hand 80/1, Foaled March 24. €18,000 Camacho colt. Brother to winner up to 6f Macho Pride and half-brother to 2-y-o 5f winner Auckland Lodge. Stable not a noted source of winning 2yo newcomers.
5th	3 5th (3) (100/1 -257%) Falmouth Boy	100 100/1(-257%)	(3) Falmouth Boy 100/1, Foaled April 23. 20,000 gns 2-y-o, Kodiac gelding. Yard not really known for winning newcomers so a watching brief is the percentage call. Bred to handle the AW, but would be a rare winning newcomer from the yard.

LTO Selection:

PAYMENT IN KIND ran a cracker to finish third in the Super Sprint at Newbury last month, and any further improvement ought to make Harry Eustace's colt a tough nut to crack. Cheeky Blimey was too keen to do himself justice at Nottingham last Wednesday, but earlier efforts bring him into the reckoning. Different Breed, who hit the woodwork at Yarmouth in June, completes the shortlist.

PAYMENT IN KIND sets the bar pretty high for a race like this and should take a bit of stopping. The drop to 6f isn't necessarily an obvious move for Eminent Jewel given that she was nearest at the finish on her 7f course debut but she shaped promisingly and still looks the one likely to chase the selection home.

This looks good for PAYMENT IN KIND whose two placed efforts at Newbury last month include finishing third in the Super Sprint.

15:20 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:30 Beverley Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (3.2/1 +9%) Soul Seeker	3.2 3.2/1(+9%)	(2) Soul Seeker 3.2/1, Took advantage of a career-low mark at York in July and continued in good heart when second of 5 in handicap at Newmarket (5f, soft, 2/1) 12 days ago. Can make his present felt once more. Consistent; 6lb higher than when winning the jump jockeys' Nunthorpe at York last month..
2	5 2nd (5) (33/1 -65%) Crypto Quest	33 33/1(-65%)	(5) Crypto Quest 33/1, Made a successful stable debut at Doncaster (6f) in June. However, last of 13 in handicap (14/1) at the same C&D (good to firm) 48 days ago. Others more persuasive. Made all at Doncaster (6f, good; stable debut) in June; very disappointing last time..
3	13 3rd (13) (7/1 +36%) Aconcagua Mountain	7 7/1(+36%)	(13) Aconcagua Mountain 7/1, Best effort of the season when third of 10 in handicap at Ayr (5f, good, 11/2) 5 days ago, no extra only late on. Task is now to build on that. Closely matched with Texas Man; gave another good account at Ayr (third) on Saturday.
4	12 4th (12) (9/1 +18%) John Kirkup	9 9/1(+18%)	(12) John Kirkup 9/1, Twenty-four runs since last win in 2022. 7/2, shaped better than result when fifth of 10 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) 13 days ago, short of room from 2f out. Can give his running again. No win since May 2022; running adequately (often placed) but others are more persuasive..
5th	11 5th (11) (11/1 -10%) Sherdil	11 11/1(-10%)	(11) Sherdil 11/1, Dual C&D winner last summer. However, down the field last 2 starts, eighth of 9 in handicap (10/1) back at this C&D (soft) 16 days ago. Has dropped further in the weights, though, and return to firmer ground should suit. Back to a workable mark and goes well at Beverley, where he has formfigures of 11258.
6th	9 6th (9) (9/1 +18%) Stone Of Destiny	9 9/1(+18%)	(9) Stone Of Destiny 9/1, Having shaped well on his penultimate outing, not in the same form when last of 7 in handicap at Doncaster (5f, soft, 7/2) 26 days ago. Has fallen further in the weights, but it's now 33 runs since last win in 2020. Continues to prove frustrating; many chances since winning the Portland in September 2020..
7th	6 7th (6) (10/1 +29%) The Dunkirk Lads	10 10/1(+29%)	(6) The Dunkirk Lads 10/1, C&D winner in April. 9/1, below form when last of 8 in handicap at Pontefract (5f, good) 8 days ago, slowly away. Capable if he's on a going day returned to this venue. Has gone well at Beverley and little to find with King of Tonga two runs back; chance..
8th	8 8th (8) (9/1 -38%) Texas Man	9 9/1(-38%)	(8) Texas Man 9/1, Making third start for his current yard, bounced back to form when winning 10-runner handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good, 8/1) 23 days ago. Remains well treated on old form so he's one to consider. Took advantage of falling mark when resuming winning ways at Musselburgh (5f); 2lb higher..
9th	4 9th (4) (4.5/1 +10%) King Of Tonga	4.5 4.5/1(+10%)	(4) King Of Tonga 4.5/1, Again ran well when second of 8 in handicap at Pontefract (5f, good, 11/4) 8 days ago. On a workable mark and he could be ready to get back to winning ways. Runner-up on both starts since wind surgery, including over C&D (penultimate); 1lb higher..
10th	3 10th (3) (16/1 +0%) Sun Power	16 16/1(+0%)	(3) Sun Power 16/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. Operating below best at present, eighth of 17 in handicap at York (7f, good, 33/1) 20 days ago. Back down in trip with visor on 1st time. Yet to win on turf (0-16) and continues to ease in weights; visor newly applied back at 5f.
11th	1 11th (1) (22/1 -100%) Resilience	22 22/1(-100%)	(1) Resilience 22/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 17/2, failed to return to form when fifth of 9 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) 13 days ago. However, he lurks on a dangerous mark as he drops in grade. Runner-up at Musselburgh (5f, good) last month; contested a Class 3 back there last time..
12th	7 12th (7) (16/1 +0%) Indian Sounds	16 16/1(+0%)	(7) Indian Sounds 16/1, C&D winner who made it back-to-back victories when scoring at Ripon in June. However, run of good form halted when last of 14 in handicap (16/1) at this C&D (good to firm) 41 days ago. Back-to-back wins (Pontefract & Ripon; 5f-6f) prior to a valid excuse over C&D last time..
13th	10 13th (10) (50/1 -150%) Dandy Spirit	50 50/1(-150%)	(10) Dandy Spirit 50/1, Latest win at Nottingham in May. Back down in trip, below form when eighth of 9 in handicap at Catterick (5f, good, 9/1) 29 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Won in blinkers at Wetherby (5.5f) & Nottingham (6f) early in season; running okay lately..

LTO Selection:

This could go the way of ACONCAGUA MOUNTAIN, who has been running to a decent level of late. Iain Jardine's charge seems to be operating off a winnable mark and that may be enough to see off the likes of Soul Seeker and King Of Tonga, who has been runner-up on his last two starts. John Kirkup and Texas Man can also have a say in proceedings.

Having had a breathing operation, KING OF TONGA has returned to form with a pair of runner-up efforts on his last 2 starts and he is taken to go one better this time around. Soul Seeker has also been in good heart and isn't taken lightly, while Texas Man resumed winning ways last time and remains well treated on old form.

Plenty to consider with Texas Man and King Of Tonga shortlisted. A marginal preference is for the lowly drawn THE DUNKIRK LADS.

15:30 Beverley Handicap (Class 5) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:40 Salisbury Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (3.33/1 +17%) Anglo Saxson	3.33 3.33/1(+17%)	(2) Anglo Saxson 3.33/1, Successful reappearance at Yarmouth in May. 3/1, creditable third of 12 in handicap at this C&D (good) 7 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Deserves plenty of credit for his consistency. Yarmouth win this May; three respectable shows since and he's considered in this weak race.
2	5 2nd (5) (8.5/1 -13%) Roundabout Silver	8.5 8.5/1(-13%)	(5) Roundabout Silver 8.5/1, Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap (12/1) at Epsom (8.5f, good to firm) 28 days ago, left poorly placed held up in a race in which with pacesetters didn't come back. Eased 2 lb and he's one to consider. Third of seven at Brighton on penultimate start was the best of four turf runs this season.
3	6 3rd (6) (7.5/1 +0%) Island Of Skye	7.5 7.5/1(+0%)	(6) Island Of Skye 7.5/1, Positive start to 2023 on the AW but took a backward step when sixth of 8 in handicap at Yarmouth (10.1f, heavy). Off 124 days. Back down in trip. First run for yard after leaving George Margarson and drying ground may help his cause. Below form back on turf (1m2f, soft) in April and absent since; has left George Margarson.
4	9 4th (9) (6/1 -33%) Kalamunda	6 6/1(-33%)	(9) Kalamunda 6/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 11 in novice event at Newmarket (8f, good, 200/1) 27 days ago. Handicaps more suitable and he's a potential improver. No solid claims but going handicapping should offer a much more realistic chance.
5th	11 5th (11) (100/1 -100%) Volenti	100 100/1(-100%)	(11) Volenti 100/1, 50/1, seventh of 10 in minor event at Brighton (9.9f, good) 8 days ago. Sole win in July 2022; second this January (1m2f, AW) is the only positive note since.
6th	4 6th (4) (6.5/1 +46%) Mujid	6.5 6.5/1(+46%)	(4) Mujid 6.5/1, Latest win at Windsor in July. 10/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Windsor (10f, good to firm) 4 days ago, slowly away. Cheekpieces quickly removed. Won when cheekpieces went on at Windsor last month; below form in them there four days ago.
7th	1 7th (1) (3/1 +50%) Eye Of The Water	3 3/1(+50%)	(1) Eye Of The Water 3/1, Course winner who added to his tally at Bath in May. 6/1, creditable third of 13 in handicap at Bath (8f, good) 8 days ago. Shortlist material eased slightly in grade. Won at Bath in May and placed in three of his five starts since, all over 1m; major player.
8th	10 8th (10) (11/1 +8%) Millicent	11 11/1(+8%)	(10) Millicent 11/1, One win (in C&D handicap) from 23 runs. Fifth of 8 in handicap at Yarmouth (10.1f, good, 10/1) 36 days ago, though she was denied a clear run. Back down in trip now. 23 races overall and her only start at Salisbury (1m, firm; last July) was her only win.
9th	8 9th (8) (12/1 -140%) Boom Boom Pow	12 12/1(-140%)	(8) Boom Boom Pow 12/1, Improved on recent efforts to win 10-runner handicap (13/2) at Kempton (7f) 50 days ago, driven clear. First run for yard after leaving Jo Davis and steps up further in trip. One to note. 2nd and 1st in June on her only two outings for Jo Davis; upset in stalls once in July.
10th	3 10th (3) (33/1 -50%) Rainbow Mirage	33 33/1(-50%)	(3) Rainbow Mirage 33/1, Last of 5 in handicap at Windsor (6f, firm, 14/1) 46 days ago. Significantly up in trip and well weighted if she can revive. Yet to find her feet again this term; last seen over this far in February 2022.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (28/1 -75%) Florence Street	28 28/1(-75%)	(7) Florence Street 28/1, One win from 23 Flat runs. 18/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW). Off 8 months but Oisin Murphy is an eye-catching booking. Off since December (won once last September); her notable turf runs were in 2021.

LTO Selection:

BOOM BOOM POW recorded a staying-on success over 7f at Kempton in June and a reproduction of that effort can see her firmly in the picture. She is rated 7lb higher for that success but, with the potential for more to come, can get the better of Eye Of The Water, who has to shoulder top-weight after a pleasing third at Bath most recently. The unexposed Kalamunda completes the shortlist.

EYE OF THE WATER stuck to his task really well when third in a deeper handicap than this last week and this previous course winner makes plenty of appeal. Anglo Saxson and Boom Boom Pow head the opposition.

The vote goes to an in-form candidate in EYE OF THE WATER, in a field which lacks solid options. Boom Boom Pow is next best.

15:40 Salisbury Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:50 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (3.5/1 -5%) Bazball	3.5 3.5/1(-5%)	(6) Bazball 3.5/1, Winner at Bath in July. 9/4, very good second of 7 in nursery at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) 13 days ago, clear of rest. Makes tapeta debut. Has good chance on form. Has done well in nurseries; half-brother and dam both won on the AW; shouldn't be far away.
2	5 2nd (5) (18/1 -112%) Fifty Grand Slater	18 18/1(-112%)	(5) Fifty Grand Slater 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 4/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, third of 4 in nursery at Sandown (5f, heavy) 15 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Runner-up over C&D in June, but not built on it in two starts since; blinkers on.
3	1 3rd (1) (1/1 +43%) Pressure's On	1 1/1(+43%)	(1) Pressure's On 1/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Second of 8 in maiden at this C&D (17/2) 13 days ago, finishing well. Makes handicap debut. Can make presence felt. Just failed to get up over C&D last time; solid chance on nursery debut.
4	7 4th (7) (9/1 +36%) States	9 9/1(+36%)	(7) States 9/1, 20/1, eighth of 11 in nursery at Newmarket (6f, good) 20 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Blinkers on 1st time. One piece of turf form, but little otherwise; half-brother to two AW winners; blinkers on.
5th	4 5th (4) (25/1 -150%) Mecca's Duchess	25 25/1(-150%)	(4) Mecca's Duchess 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 10 in maiden (4/1) at Beverley (5f, soft) 24 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Something to find on form. Half-sister to a Tapeta winner and open to improvement on nursery/AW debut.
6th	2 6th (2) (11/1 -57%) Scoops Ahoy	11 11/1(-57%)	(2) Scoops Ahoy 11/1, Winner at Hamilton in June. Second of 4 in nursery at Sandown (5f, heavy, 5/4) 15 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Second of four at Sandown last time, but hasn't always looked the easiest.
7th	3 7th (3) (6/1 -9%) Travel Candy	6 6/1(-9%)	(3) Travel Candy 6/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Good second of 9 in nursery at Musselburgh (5f, good, 6/1) 23 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Can give a good account. Consistent in last four starts and latest near miss has been franked; respected.
8th	8 8th (8) (33/1 -50%) Raft Up	33 33/1(-50%)	(8) Raft Up 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 66/1, thirteenth of 14 in novice at Newmarket (6f, good) 20 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Makes handicap debut. Has gone backwards the last twice; transformation needed on nursery debut.

LTO Selection:

Having defeated Bazball (second) at Catterick on her penultimate outing, TRAVEL CANDY lost nothing in defeat when narrowly denied by an improver at Musselburgh later that month. She is 3lb better off with her old foe today, despite the former being 2lb well in compared to her revised mark, and Brian Ellison's filly is taken to confirm that form en route to further success with that in mind. Others to note include Fifty Grand Slater and Scoops Ahoy.

BAZBALL has made a positive start in nurseries and she remains of interest having finished a close second to a subsequent winner at Musselburgh. Pressure's On only just failed in a C&D maiden 2 weeks ago and his opening mark looks a fair one, while Travel Candy has been much improved since handicapping and can go well again.

The vote goes to PRESSURE'S ON (nap) who only just failed to get up in a maiden over C&D 13 days ago with a big gap back to the third.

15:50 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:00 Beverley Handicap (Class 5) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (1.38/1 +21%) Trooper Bisdee	1.38 1.38/1(+21%)	(7) Trooper Bisdee 1.38/1, 2 wins from 4 runs this year. Latest win at Bath in July. 9/4, possibly unsuited by conditions when below form third of 7 in handicap at Leicester (11.8f, soft) 22 days ago, headed 3f out and soon beaten. Better showing anticipated returned to this faster surface.
2	3 2nd (3) (5.5/1 +35%) Hellenista	5.5 5.5/1(+35%)	(3) Hellenista 5.5/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Not at best when fourth of 8 in handicap at Catterick (15.9f, good, 16/5) 9 days ago, no extra under 2f out. Operating on a handy mark if putting it all together.
3	9 3rd (9) (50/1 -127%) Spiced Rum	50 50/1(-127%)	(9) Spiced Rum 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Easy to back and failed to improve when seventh of 9 on handicap debut at Newcastle (12.4f, 22/1) 14 days ago. More needed if she's to figure up further in trip.
4	6 4th (6) (12/1 -33%) Fox Flame	12 12/1(-33%)	(6) Fox Flame 12/1, 3-y-o filly who opened her account at Wolverhampton (12.2f) in April. Best efforts since gained on AW, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 2 weeks ago. Visor replaces blinkers back on turf/up in trip.
5th	8 5th (8) (22/1 -57%) Dragonball Prince	22 22/1(-57%)	(8) Dragonball Prince 22/1, Maiden who has essentially yet to fire this campaign, turning in a lacklustre display in first-time cheekpieces (retained here) when last of 6 in handicap at Catterick (12.1f) 3 weeks ago. Up significantly in trip now.
6th	2 6th (2) (2/1 +20%) Cold Henry	2 2/1(+20%)	(2) Cold Henry 2/1, Ended last term with back-to-back victories in handicaps at Catterick (15.8f) and made the frame all 4 starts in staying contests this campaign, not seen to best effect when third back at Catterick latest. Remains on a handy mark and he's one to be interested in.
7th	4 7th (4) (22/1 +12%) Infiniti	22 22/1(+12%)	(4) Infiniti 22/1, Hurdles/5-time Flat winner in 2022 but yet to fire under either code so far this year.
8th	5 8th (5) (40/1 -264%) Shadowfax	40 40/1(-264%)	(5) Shadowfax 40/1, Fair maiden who was strong in the betting but disappointed allowed the run of things when fourth at Nottingham (14f) in June. Visor (retained here) failed to have desired effect when last of 9 at Bath (11.6f) 3 weeks ago and bit to prove for all his mark is easing.
9th	1 9th (1) (18/1 -29%) Oasis Prince	18 18/1(-29%)	(1) Oasis Prince 18/1, Course winner. Eighth of 10 in handicap at Thirsk (12f, heavy, 18/1) 12 days ago, left behind over 2f out. First-time visor needs to have positive effect stepping back up in trip.

LTO Selection:

Runner-up on two of his last three starts, COLD HENRY is proven over this marathon trip and sets the standard on form. Both of his wins to date have come under Joanna Mason, who is back on board today, and the fact he can be relied upon to run his race is more than what can be said of the inconsistent but talented Trooper Bisdee. Fox Flame has the potential to be well suited by going up in trip, while Hellenista has shown glimpses of form so far this season.

A dual winner at Catterick last year (under today's rider), COLD HENRY has run with credit all 4 starts so far this term and, appealing as still being on a good mark, he's expected to make a bold bid. Trooper Bisdee, representing the stable who took this race 12 months ago, had soft ground as an excuse last time and he's a big threat. Hellenista may do best of the remainder.

A chance is taken that the feasibly handicapped HELLENISTA can rediscover her peak form from what is a favourable mark.

16:00 Beverley Handicap (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:10 Salisbury Group 3 (Class 1) 8f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (0.91/1 +55%) Embesto	0.91 0.91/1(+55%)	(6) Embesto 0.91/1, Made a taking debut at Yarmouth, then followed up in a novice at Doncaster despite being on the 'wrong' part of the track. Good second in listed event at Newmarket since and remains open to improvement. Listed 2nd; better is needed but he's a lightly raced 3yo who should still have potential.
1	3 1st (3) (3/1 -9%) Mighty Ulysses	3 3/1(-9%)	(3) Mighty Ulysses 3/1, Smart form last year, winning listed event at Newmarket and also a close fifth in St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot. Below par last 2 starts but might have needed the run at Ascot after 11 months off 33 days ago. Worth another chance with headgear fitted. Possible excuses for sole run this term but connections also now turn to cheekpieces.
3	1 3rd (1) (6/1 -9%) Regal Reality	6 6/1(-9%)	(1) Regal Reality 6/1, Has won a Group 3 every year since 2018, including this race in 2020 and 6-runner Diomed Stakes at Epsom in June. Has a 3 lb penalty for latter success but another bold bid is still on the cards. Won this race in 2020 (his only run at Salisbury) and should be bang there again.
4	5 4th (5) (20/1 +20%) Dancing Magic	20 20/1(+20%)	(5) Dancing Magic 20/1, Remains a maiden but has been highly tried. This is another tough ask. 0-9; best when third in 1m Group 3 Craven at Newmarket in April; back from 1m2f.
5th	2 5th (2) (7/1 +7%) Chichester	7 7/1(+7%)	(2) Chichester 7/1, Better than ever on AW over the winter and took form to another level when winning listed event at York in June. This tougher but still warrants respect. First run for yard after leaving Keith Dalgleish. Won 5-runner Listed race at York (1m, good to firm) in June, final run for Keith Dalgleish.

LTO Selection:

Regal Reality added another Group success to his CV when winning the Diomed at Epsom in June and the gelded son of Intello, a former winner of this contest in 2020, merits respect under his penalty. Chichester confirmed his well being with a comfortable victory at Listed level last time and is another to consider, though MIGHTY ULYSSES edges preference. The Gosdens' charge returned from an absence with a decent fifth in the Summer Mile at Ascot, but he can take a step forward in first-time cheekpieces.

MIGHTY ULYSSES has had excuses on his last 2 starts and looks the one to beat on his best form. Progressive 3-y-o Embesto has the most potential in the field so may emerge as the biggest threat with Regal Reality shouldering a 3 lb penalty.

This looks tight on 2023 form but POGO had better last season and gave a positive signal last time out, so he could be on his way back.

16:10 Salisbury Group 3 (Class 1) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:20 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 5) - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (2.75/1 -83%) Black Hole	2.75 2.75/1(-83%)	(3) Black Hole 2.75/1, 16/1, third of 15 in maiden at Leicester (6f, good) on debut 72 days ago. Significantly up in trip and bred to be very effective on the AW. Promising third on Leicester debut but off for 72 days since.
2	5 2nd (5) (3/1 +50%) Marefuori	3 3/1(+50%)	(5) Marefuori 3/1, Still in need of the experience when fifth of 12 in minor event at Yarmouth (7f, good) 16 days ago. Up in trip. Promise in both starts and latest fifth at Yarmouth is working out well.
3	4 3rd (4) (2.25/1 +25%) Happy Chandler	2.25 2.25/1(+25%)	(4) Happy Chandler 2.25/1, Eighth of 10 in novice event (8/1) at Sandown (7f, good) on debut 41 days ago. Up in trip and will know more this time. Green on his Sandown debut; no surprise if he showed plenty more here.
4	1 4th (1) (3/1 +50%) Hound Dog	3 3/1(+50%)	(1) Hound Dog 3/1, Foaled April 3. €70,000 yearling, Wootton Bassett colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 9.5f-12.5f winner Bolleville and 1½m/12.5f winner Bring On The Night, both useful in France. Interesting newcomer. Looks the part on breeding and stable often gets them ready first time; market useful.

LTO Selection:

A half-brother to Greenham winner and French Group 1-placed Isaac Shelby, Happy Chandler looks bred to be capable of more than his debut run at Sandown last month and he is fancied to improve in the hands of William Buick. However, BLACK HOLE showed plenty of promise when finishing a decent third over 6f at Leicester in June and he shades the vote from Owen Burrows' inmate. The unraced Hound Dog heads the remainder.

BLACK HOLE is bred to excel on the AW and following a promising debut on turf in June, he can take a step forward. Newcomers Hound Dog and Prince Rasam are feared most.

It may be worth siding with the newcomer HOUND DOG, who looks the part on pedigree and whose stable often gets them ready first time.

16:20 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 5) PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:30 Beverley Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (4/1 +0%) Eagle Eyed Tom	4 4/1(+0%)	(9) Eagle Eyed Tom 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Best effort yet despite again being held back by inexperience when third of 9 in handicap (7/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 13 days ago, wandering and headed last ½f. May do better still. Unexposed 3yo who ran well at Wolverhampton latest; more to come; yard does well here.
2	5 2nd (5) (3/1 +63%) She's Got Bottle	3 3/1(+63%)	(5) She's Got Bottle 3/1, Dual course winner who resumed winning ways at Pontefract (1m) in May and bounced back to best when 2 lengths third of 11 in amateur riders' handicap here (10f) at the start of the month. Expected to give another good account. Fast ground is a query but she goes well here and is not on a bad mark; in the mix.
3	3 3rd (3) (4.5/1 +50%) Strangerontheshore	4.5 4.5/1(+50%)	(3) Strangerontheshore 4.5/1, Dual C&D winner who got the better of re-opposing Temper Trap when landing this race from 1 lb higher mark 12 months ago. Exploits have been rather mixed in recent months but she's certainly not ruled out returned to this venue. Beat Temper Trap to win this race last year; one of the most likely options.
4	2 4th (2) (3.5/1 -56%) Temper Trap	3.5 3.5/1(-56%)	(2) Temper Trap 3.5/1, Thrived around this time last year and comes here in a similar vein, defying a penalty with ease and completing a quick-fire hat-trick to boot at Ripon (1m) 9 days ago. Just 1 lb higher here and big shout once more. On a roll but that was also the case when beaten in this race on good to firm last year.
5th	8 5th (8) (10/1 -25%) Kodebreaker	10 10/1(-25%)	(8) Kodebreaker 10/1, Successful twice on AW since the turn of the year and consistency hard to knock since, just touched off over 1m at Leicester on penultimate start. Not in same form back on softer ground latest and no surprise to see a better showing. Rare moderate effort last time; contender if returning to this season's best turf form.
6th	10 6th (10) (12/1 +0%) Leading Company	12 12/1(+0%)	(10) Leading Company 12/1, Dual course winner as a juvenile. 9/1, last of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (8f, good to firm) 35 days ago. Blinkers back on (all 3 career victories gained in them) and the handicapper has afforded him a chance. Two course wins last year; mixed record in 2023 but the return to Beverley looks a plus.
7th	4 7th (4) (22/1 +21%) Panama City	22 22/1(+21%)	(4) Panama City 22/1, Course winner who took a step back in right direction on second start for new yard when fifth of 10 in handicap at this course (7.4f) 16 days ago, ridden 2f out and plugging on. Comes here operating from career-low mark if he can build on that back up in trip. Course winner; seemed to run better on second start for stable latest; stamina not assured.
8th	7 8th (7) (14/1 +0%) Martin's Brig	14 14/1(+0%)	(7) Martin's Brig 14/1, Suited by strong pace and looked unlucky not to win when runner-up at Redcar (1m) in May. Below best when eighth of 9 in handicap back at that venue in June and given a break since. Steps back up in trip now. Below par last time but he's a contender on this year's best turf efforts.
9th	6 9th (6) (33/1 -32%) Zumurud	33 33/1(-32%)	(6) Zumurud 33/1, 10/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Ripon (8f, good) 38 days ago, always behind. Now operating below last winning mark but others make greater appeal at present. Yet to get going this year and others come here with more pressing claims.

LTO Selection:

A switch to better ground may not be ideal for TEMPER TRAP, but the six-year-old can do little wrong at present and he may well be able to overcome it. Tim Easterby's charge arrives here on a four-timer and he gets the vote ahead of the relatively consistent She's Got Bottle and Eagle Eyed Tom, who ran with plenty of credit on his handicap debut at Wolverhampton.

TEMPER TRAP thrived this time last year and is doing the same again, readily completing a quick-fire hat-trick at Ripon 9 days ago. He looks sure to make a bold bid for the 4-timer, with the sole 3-y-o in the line-up Eagle Eyed Tom, dual course winner Leading Company and last year's winner Strangerontheshore heading up the dangers.

History can repeat itself 12 months on with STRANGERONTHESHORE taken to get the better of a thriving Temper Trap once again.

16:30 Beverley Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:35 Leopardstown Claimer 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	4 1st (4) (2/1 +43%) Is That Love	2 2/1(+43%)	(4) Is That Love 2/1, Fairly useful gelding. Below form third of 11 in claimer at Killarney (8.2f, good, 13/8) 29 days ago. First run for yard after leaving James McAuley with more needed. Placed in claimers on last three starts including second to Big Baby Bull at Killarney.
2	5 2nd (5) (11/1 -10%) Tai Sing Yeh	11 11/1(-10%)	(5) Tai Sing Yeh 11/1, Fairly useful gelding. 3 wins from 18 runs this year. Latest win at Naas in July. Ninth of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (6f, 16/1) 2 days ago. Durable sort, 6f Naas winner last month, his 11th success, unplaced at Dundalk on Tuesday.
3	2 3rd (2) (18/1 -29%) Beauty Bella	18 18/1(-29%)	(2) Beauty Bella 18/1, Fair filly. 10/3 and blinkered for 1st time, below form fifth of 10 in maiden at Gowran (8f, soft) 19 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Fair maiden form, possibly capable of handicap success but not suited by race conditions.
4	7 4th (7) (10/1 +0%) Ampeson	10 10/1(+0%)	(7) Ampeson 10/1, Fairly useful gelding. C&D winner. 33/1, fourteenth of 18 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, good) 48 days ago. Much respected though on these terms. Better horse on AW, rated 88 as opposed to 77 on turf, still some sort of chance in theory.
5th	8 5th (8) (5/1 +58%) Sunday Sovereign	5 5/1(+58%)	(8) Sunday Sovereign 5/1, Fair gelding. Latest win at Bellewstown in July. 6/1, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at this course (7f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Every chance if back to best. Wins in Britain were over sprint distances, stayed 1m when making all for Bellewstown win.
6th	9 6th (9) (80/1 -142%) Big Dream	80 80/1(-142%)	(9) Big Dream 80/1, Modest gelding. Fifteenth of 16 in handicap at this course (9f, good, 28/1) 35 days ago. Back down in trip with work to do. Has seldom shown any sign of reproducing the form of a Dundalk maiden win in 2021.
7th	10 7th (10) (33/1 +50%) Muhalhel	33 33/1(+50%)	(10) Muhalhel 33/1, Fair gelding. Thirteenth of 16 in handicap at this course (9f, good, 20/1) 35 days ago, not clear run. Back down in trip. Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. Rated 3lb superior to stablemate Big Dream, neither is well suited by the race conditions.
8th	3 8th (3) (3.33/1 +17%) Big Baby Bull	3.33 3.33/1(+17%)	(3) Big Baby Bull 3.33/1, Fairly useful gelding. Latest win at Limerick in June. 20/1, fifteenth of 20 in handicap at the Curragh (6.3f, soft) 26 days ago but he's a player at these weights. Has won two races in this grade this season, generally good handicap form, 10lb claimer.
9th	14 9th (14) (80/1 -100%) Irresistible You	80 80/1(-100%)	(14) Irresistible You 80/1, Modest filly. 18/1, creditable fourth of 11 in claimer at Killarney (8.2f, good) 29 days ago, slowly away. Stable having good spell so she needs considering. Last four runs have been in claimers, Fairyhouse fourth her best placing, more needed.
12	12 \|U\| (12) (100/1 -100%) Von Krolock	100 100/1(-100%)	(12) Von Krolock 100/1, Poor gelding. Fourteenth of 17 in handicap at Naas (8f, soft, 16/1) 22 days ago. Others appeal more. Yet to reach the first four in 11 starts, no reason to believe he can improve his record.
10th	11 10th (11) (7/1 +13%) Tortured Soul	7 7/1(+13%)	(11) Tortured Soul 7/1, 65,000 gns yearling, Zoffany gelding. Half-brother to winner up to 6f Shanghai Rock. Dam, 5f/6f winner (including at 2 yrs), half-sister to smart winner up to 10.4f Lateen Sails. Much respected newcomer. Half-brother to a Richard Hannon-trained sprint winner, lack of experience a drawback.
11th	13 11th (13) (12/1 +14%) Zero Fighter	12 12/1(+14%)	(13) Zero Fighter 12/1, Fair gelding. Winner at Roscommon in May. 9/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (7f) 36 days ago. Tongue strap back on so not dismissed. Won maiden claimer at Roscommon in May, seems held by Sunday Sovereign on Bellewstown run.

LTO Selection:

The Denis Hogan-trained BIG BABY BULL can win his third claimer of the season. After providing his young jockey with a first career success at Limerick in June, the seven-year-old went on to run a big race when second in a strong handicap at Fairyhouse subsequently. Back over his optimum distance here, having disappointed at 6f last time, the Tagula gelding should take beating. Is That Love, who chased home the Hogan horse at Limerick, again holds leading claims on similar terms. The six-year-old has since gone close in another two claimers. Tai Sing Yeh returned to form when winning at Naas but the James McAuley-trained nine-year-old needs to step up following a lacklustre effort at Dundalk on Tuesday.

BIG BABY BULL wasn't at his best in a big-field Curragh handicap last time but has some fairly useful form to his name and can capitalise in this lesser company. Ampeson is another who can have a say on these terms, with Zero Fighter not discounted either in a trappy claimer.

Kyle McHugh rode his first winner when BIG BABY BULL beat Is That Love at Limerick in June and can notch another success now

16:35 Leopardstown Claimer 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:40 Salisbury Handicap (Class 3) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (3.33/1 +52%) Mistral Star	3.33 3.33/1(+52%)	(5) Mistral Star 3.33/1, Confirmed previous promise when winning 1¼m course novice in June. Bit disappointing when a remote fourth on her handicap debut back here (1¼m again) since. Now steps up to 1½m in a bid to get back on track. 1m2f handicap run here last time was tame, notwithstanding the soft ground; early days.
2	1 2nd (1) (1.62/1 +28%) Truthful	1.62 1.62/1(+28%)	(1) Truthful 1.62/1, Looked a useful prospect when winning novices here (1¼m) and Haydock (11.5f) on first 2 starts. Bit disappointing when upped to listed level at Newmarket (1½m) last month but still early days and could resume her progression now handicapping. Her yard has won this race twice since 2019. Novice wins first two runs; second favourite, put firmly in her place in 1m4f Listed race.
3	6 3rd (6) (4/1 +33%) Flash Bardot	4 4/1(+33%)	(6) Flash Bardot 4/1, Career best when winning Epsom handicap (1½m) last month and has backed that up when placed at Newbury and Ascot since. Likely to give another good account. Brought out quickly when fair 3rd at Ascot; peak form (time before) gives her good shout.
4	2 4th (2) (16/1 -78%) Alpina Express	16 16/1(-78%)	(2) Alpina Express 16/1, Firmly on the up now when winning her first 3 handicaps. Her run of improvement came to an abrupt halt when last of 8 at Ascot last month but that was too bad to be true and her mark still looks workable judged on the form she showed when winning by 5 lengths at Windsor on her penultimate outing. Quickfire hat-trick in June in good style over 1m2f-11.4f; poor show at Ascot latest start.
5th	3 5th (3) (4/1 -129%) Queen Regent	4 4/1(-129%)	(3) Queen Regent 4/1, All 3 starts on AW, winning a 1m Newcastle novice in January and even better form when second at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 5 months later, caught further back than ideal. Likely more to come now handicapping on turf. Makes handicap debut (withdrawn at Glorious Goodwood); could be capable of a lot better.
6th	7 6th (7) (18/1 +0%) Flight Of Angels	18 18/1(+0%)	(7) Flight Of Angels 18/1, Made all in handicap at Wetherby (1¼m) in June and has run to a similar level on all 3 outings since. Will need to pull out a bit more for the step up to 1½m 1m4f tempting given her sire but she needs to be more amenable to restraint than last time.
7th	4 7th (4) (25/1 +11%) Wilderness	25 25/1(+11%)	(4) Wilderness 25/1, Course winner. Recent efforts respectable but surely vulnerable to at least a couple of the half dozen 3yos she takes on here. Goes very well at this track over 1m6f; not so good over 1m4f here on latest outing.

LTO Selection:

Having opened her account at Newcastle in February, QUEEN REGENT lost nothing in defeat when filling the runner-up spot under a penalty at Wolverhampton last month. A mark of 89 wouldn't appear to be a gift, but there is enough on the dam's side to suggest this step up in trip can suit, and she is open to more improvement than most. Truthful's unbeaten record came unstuck in a Listed contest at Newmarket, but she is of interest on handicap debut, while Mistral Star is also noted.

Although QUEEN REGENT's ability to handle turf has to be taken on trust she very much shapes like one who should have more to come now handicapping over further and is preferred to Truthful, who can get her career back on track with her sights lowered. The reliable Flash Bardot is another likely to be in the shake-up.

Handicap debutante QUEEN REGENT (nap) has not raced on turf or at 1m4f but her latest performance over 9.4f was brimful of promise.

16:40 Salisbury Handicap (Class 3) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:52 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 3) 8.5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (6.5/1 +0%) Behind The Scenes	6.5 6.5/1(+0%)	(4) Behind The Scenes 6.5/1, Debut 7f Kempton winner last summer but allotted a stiff mark and was last of 5 on June's reappearance. Needs to improve. Longer trip shouldn't be an issue and return to AW may help, but has something to prove.
2	2 2nd (2) (4.5/1 -64%) Veil Of Shadows	4.5 4.5/1(-64%)	(2) Veil Of Shadows 4.5/1, Debut winner at Kempton in February. Fair effort under a penalty at Ascot before trailing in last of 11 to Araminta in listed race at Goodwood (9.9f, good to firm) 83 days ago. Makes handicap debut for excellent yard. 1-1 on AW; not seen since a modest effort in May, but could bounce back on handicap debut.
3	3 3rd (3) (2/1 +50%) Eximious	2 2/1(+50%)	(3) Eximious 2/1, Salisbury maiden winner last September. Back on the up when second in 7f Newbury handicap on reappearance. On wrong side in Sandringham at Royal Ascot last time and remains one to be positive about. Finished in midfield in the Sandringham last time and needs to improve on that.
4	6 4th (6) (5.5/1 +54%) In These Shoes	5.5 5.5/1(+54%)	(6) In These Shoes 5.5/1, Eighth of 10 in handicap at Goodwood (9.9f, heavy, 20/1) 15 days ago. Makes tapeta debut and all of a sudden has a bit to prove. Half-sister and dam AW winners so not impossible she could bounce back on the new surface.
5th	1 5th (1) (6/1 -50%) Don't Tell Claire	6 6/1(-50%)	(1) Don't Tell Claire 6/1, Runner-up in a big-field handicap at Royal Ascot on her penultimate start. Respectable third of 6 in handicap at Newbury (8f, good) 26 days ago and this is a drop in grade. Running well on turf lately, but has plenty on against the 3yos.
6th	7 6th (7) (7/1 -87%) Bernadine	7 7/1(-87%)	(7) Bernadine 7/1, Three wins from 5 runs this year. 11/1, excellent second of 11 in handicap at Ascot (8f, soft) 33 days ago. Going the right way and another bold bid is on the cards. Three wins this year and form of latest Ascot second has been boosted; respected.
7th	5 7th (5) (20/1 -67%) Way To Amarillo	20 20/1(-67%)	(5) Way To Amarillo 20/1, Picked up where she left off when landing 4-runner handicap at Chepstow in May. 16½ lengths last of 10 to Vetiver in listed race (28/1) at Carlisle (6.9f, soft) 50 days ago. Up in trip. Cheekpieces on first time and better expected at this level back on the AW. Polytrack winner who should stay the longer trip back on AW with cheekpieces given a go.

LTO Selection:

Runner-up over a mile at Ascot last month, a fractionally stiffer stamina test can see BERNADINE make a return to the winner's enclosure. Although she is now rated 8lb above her last winning mark, which came over an extended mile at Nottingham, she is still taken to get the better of the class-dropping Eximious, who struggled in the Sandringham at the Royal meeting. Don't Tell Claire has been consistent of late and is another to consider.

DON'T TELL CLAIRE has performed with credit in slightly better handicaps than this during the summer and while her AW form is patchy, she's worth siding with. Eximious was drawn on the wrong side at Royal Ascot and remains one to be positive about, along with Bernadine.

The choice is BERNADINE who has plenty going for her having already enjoyed a profitable year. She looks the type to keep on improving.

16:52 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 3) 8.5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Windsor Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (28/1 +15%) Zoulu Chief	28 28/1(+15%)	(5) Zoulu Chief 28/1, Seen to maximum effect when causing a shock at Newbury in May but failed to beat a rival home in Coventry Stakes. Failed to handle the track when well held at Goodwood. 150-1 win on second start; excuses the next twice but now needs to get back on track.
2	2 2nd (2) (1.75/1 +71%) Pink Satin	1.75 1.75/1(+71%)	(2) Pink Satin 1.75/1, Churchill filly. Closely related to smart winner up to 1½m Highland Chief. Well prepared to make a winning debut over C&D om June and similar form when third under a penalty a fortnight later. Retains potential in nurseries. Won over C&D on debut and third next time to subsequent Listed winner; makes nursery debut.
3	1 3rd (1) (3.33/1 +5%) Chinese Knot	3.33 3.33/1(+5%)	(1) Chinese Knot 3.33/1, Breakthrough win in Racing League opener at Yarmouth (5.2f) last month and doubled tally at Chepstow over 6f a week ago, keeping on well. Penalty unlikely to prevent very bold hat-trick bid. Arrives on a hat-trick and 6lb penalty for latest win may not stop her.
4	3 4th (3) (5.5/1 +21%) Eminny	5.5 5.5/1(+21%)	(3) Eminny 5.5/1, Confirmed debut promise when winning novice at Beverley (7.4f, good) and didn't have to improve much when following up on nursery bow at Leicester last month. Back at a more suitable level and found only Chinese Knot too good at Chepstow. 3l second to Chinese Knot last week; could be suited by a strongly run race at this trip.
5th	7 5th (7) (12/1 +40%) Mauna Loa	12 12/1(+40%)	(7) Mauna Loa 12/1, Strong at the finish when making first start over 6f a winning one at Pontefract in June. Easy to back and beaten a long way out on nursery debut at Goodwood. Well beaten in Goodwood nursery but on good to soft; won at Pontefract previously.
6th	11 6th (11) (14/1 -27%) Acer	14 14/1(-27%)	(11) Acer 14/1, Harry Angel filly who stepped up on debut experience despite lingering signs of greenness when third of 12 in 5f maiden here last month. Disappointing favourite at Chepstow 3 weeks ago but in the right hands to bounce back. Third on all three starts and in good hands to progress; not discounted on nursery debut.
7th	12 7th (12) (40/1 -150%) Smooth Silesie	40 40/1(-150%)	(12) Smooth Silesie 40/1, Runner-up on debut and stepped up slightly in form terms when third of 12 in maiden at Catterick last month. Must cast aside a heavy defeat back at that venue 3 weeks ago. Better could have been expected last time but she retains potential on nursery debut.
8th	10 8th (10) (40/1 -150%) Magnificent Match	40 40/1(-150%)	(10) Magnificent Match 40/1, Return to 6f will suit but mark looks harsh on what he's displayed in his qualifying runs. Showed promise on second start but disappointing at Yarmouth since; nursery debut.
9th	6 9th (6) (5/1 +23%) Loaded Gun	5 5/1(+23%)	(6) Loaded Gun 5/1, Found improvement when taking heavy-ground minor event at Chester (5.1f). Unable to land a blow on nursery debut but looks well worth another try over 6f. Didn't run badly on nursery debut given he was detached early; things may click again.
10th	9 10th (9) (16/1 -33%) Petra Celera	16 16/1(-33%)	(9) Petra Celera 16/1, Didn't need to improve to win 12-runner maiden at Catterick (6f, good) last month. Just a fair third under a penalty back over 5f last time and limit looks pretty well established. Cheekpieces on. Won Catterick maiden; return to 6f and new cheekpieces could be positives on nursery debut.

LTO Selection:

Chinese Knot is 2-2 under Saffie Osborne in the Racing League series and, having won with plenty in hand at Chepstow last week, a 6lb penalty is unlikely to prevent another bold effort. However, several of these have potential, with none appealing more than LOADED GUN, who fared best of those who clashed in a class 2 nursery at Goodwood 13 days ago. Zoulu Chief and Mauna Loa look held on a literal reading of that form, so the lightly-weighted Acer completes the shortlist.

PINK SATIN is bred to be better than this grade and was talented enough to make a winning debut over C&D in June. There should be more to come on this, her third start and she's marginally preferred to Chinese Knot, who chases a Racing League hat-trick. Loaded Gun can be forgiven his latest run at Goodwood and completes the shortlist.

Topweight CHINESE KNOT is taken to land the hat-trick having won by 3l when upped to 6f at Chepstow last Thursday.

17:00 Windsor Handicap (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:05 Leopardstown Handicap 7f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	16 1st (16) (7.5/1 +12%) Barbapapa	7.5 7.5/1(+12%)	(16) Barbapapa 7.5/1, Creditable eighth of 14 in handicap (8/1) at Dundalk (8f). Off 6 months but mark looks workable. Dundalk maiden winner, now 12lb lower than his opening mark so possibly of some interest..
2	5 2nd (5) (6/1 +20%) Half Nutz	6 6/1(+20%)	(5) Half Nutz 6/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 11/2, respectable fourth of 16 in handicap at Galway (7f, soft) 12 days ago, faring best of those held up. Has fallen to a workable mark. Two good runs at the Galway festival, much better ground possibly not quite as suitable.
3	4 3rd (4) (10/1 -18%) Chestnutter	10 10/1(-18%)	(4) Chestnutter 10/1, C&D winner. 2 wins from 4 runs this year. Career best when winning 13-runner handicap at Tipperary (7.4f, good, 17/2) 43 days ago, very much having run of race. New mark has kicked in. Backed up a C&D win with a Tipperary success, high draw not ideal for hat-trick attempt.
4	10 4th (10) (18/1 -13%) Mere Accountant	18 18/1(-13%)	(10) Mere Accountant 18/1, Last of 8 in handicap at Gowran (8f, soft, 11/1) 19 days ago. Bounce back called for. Dundalk 7f maiden winner. three respectable runs in turf handicaps and two poor efforts.
5th	15 5th (15) (8/1 +50%) Who Not What	8 8/1(+50%)	(15) Who Not What 8/1, 9/1 and cheekpieces on for first time, bit below form fifth of 10 in handicap at this course (7f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Best display when just denied over 1m here in June, not as good over C&D last time.
6th	11 6th (11) (20/1 +39%) Might And Mercy	20 20/1(+39%)	(11) Might And Mercy 20/1, 25/1, first run since leaving Noel Meade when thirteenth of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, good) 5 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Both wins for Noel Meade came over this trip, down the field at the Curragh last Saturday.
7th	8 7th (8) (14/1 +22%) Many Tears	14 14/1(+22%)	(8) Many Tears 14/1, Winner at Gowran in June. Last of 9 in handicap at Gowran (7f, good to soft, 9/2) 60 days ago. Mark looks too high. Last of nine on handicap debut, a hopeful sign that Colin Keane sticks with her now.
8th	3 8th (3) (4/1 +20%) Amanirenas	4 4/1(+20%)	(3) Amanirenas 4/1, C&D winner. Career best when winning 16-runner handicap at Fairyhouse (7f, good, 9/2) 36 days ago, going clear. Stable in good form. Booking of Lee a plus. Has gone up 9lb for last month's Fairyhouse win, may find a few too good as a result.
9th	7 9th (7) (20/1 +9%) Jaafel	20 20/1(+9%)	(7) Jaafel 20/1, 10/1, first run since leaving Adrian McGuinness when bit below form fourth of 10 in claimer at Ballinrobe (9.4f, good to soft) 24 days ago, unable to sustain effort having made a big move into contention. Can make presence felt from this mark. Running in claimers lately, this season's overall form is not particularly convincing.
10th	14 10th (14) (25/1 -39%) Perfect Poise	25 25/1(-39%)	(14) Perfect Poise 25/1, Creditable third of 11 in maiden at the Curragh (7f, soft, 13/2) 26 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Will find this tougher. Has run with credit in maidens but Colin Keane has deserted her in favour of Many Tears.
11th	12 11th (12) (5/1 +58%) Toriangel	5 5/1(+58%)	(12) Toriangel 5/1, Creditable third of 10 in handicap at this course (7f, good to soft, 4/1) 28 days ago. Enters calculations. AW maiden winner over 1m last year, best two handicap runs this year have been over C&D.
12th	18 12th (18) (50/1 +0%) Angel Above	50 50/1(+0%)	(18) Angel Above 50/1, 66/1, eighth of 15 in handicap at Galway (7f, heavy) 17 days ago. First reserve, Dundalk maiden winner, well beaten in three turf outings this year.
13th	20 13th (20) (33/1 +0%) Empress Of Bough	33 33/1(+0%)	(20) Empress Of Bough 33/1, Ninth of 17 in handicap (22/1) at Fairyhouse (7f, good) 36 days ago, merely closing up late. Uphill task. RESERVE. Third reserve, has lost form since second at Dundalk in January, 5lb out of the handicap.
14th	13 14th (13) (7/1 +30%) Dromantine	7 7/1(+30%)	(13) Dromantine 7/1, Promising reappearance when 2 lengths second of 14 to On Our Radar in handicap (13/2) at Dundalk (7f) 36 days ago, nearest finish. Dundalk winner, every chance if reproducing her useful AW form in her first turf handicap.
15th	2 15th (2) (22/1 -10%) Charlisse	22 22/1(-10%)	(2) Charlisse 22/1, 80/1, won 14-runner maiden at Dundalk (7f) on debut, always holding on. Off 8 months. Makes handicap debut. Open to progress. Overcame inexperience and a high head carriage to make a winning debut at Dundalk.

LTO Selection:

HALF NUTZ is a speculative suggestion in a race where the Ado McGuinness-trained six-year-old will require a lot of luck. For a horse who tends to miss the break, an inside draw is not ideal given that he may well be crowded and lose his position early on. However, the Sir Prancealot gelding is undeniably well handicapped at present, having shown a welcome return to form when a staying on fourth at Galway last time. If getting the gaps where it matters, he can win for the seventh time. Course and distance winner Chestnutter is on a hat-trick here but as a front runner, Noel Meade's filly won't find it easy from a wide stall. Toriangel seldom runs a bad race at this track so the daughter of Dark Angel has to be amongst the leading contenders once again.

BARBAPAPA hasn't stood much racing but he's in excellent hands and the assessor has given him a major chance on this return to action, He gets the tentative nod in what is a wide-open contest. Amanirenas and Lady Arwen

A low draw may help DROMANTINE in her bid to reverse Dundalk form with On Our Radar who has an outside berth.

17:05 Leopardstown Handicap 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:10 Salisbury Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (2.25/1 +25%) Mantoog	2.25 2.25/1(+25%)	(3) Mantoog 2.25/1, Plenty of promise first 2 starts and wasn't seen to best effect (caught wide) when only fifth in a novice at Chelmsford last time. Remains with potential but handicapper has taken no chances with opening mark. 2nd in the first two of 3 novice events; could be more interesting on this handicap debut.
2	1 2nd (1) (7.5/1 -114%) Monty Bay	7.5 7.5/1(-114%)	(1) Monty Bay 7.5/1, Winner at Chepstow in June. Very good third of 12 in handicap at York (7.9f, good, 7/1) 34 days ago, staying on well. Promises to be well suited by this longer trip and looks worth a chance to resume winning ways. Good third of 12 at York (1m) last time, shaping as if this extra 2f will be a positive.
3	4 3rd (4) (12/1 -33%) Orchestra	12 12/1(-33%)	(4) Orchestra 12/1, Back on scoreboard at Beverley (9.9f) in May but hasn't really fired since and he looks vulnerable to less-exposed rivals. Cheekpieces go on. His form has slightly fallen away; visored on penultimate start and now tries cheekpieces.
4	2 4th (2) (4.5/1 +0%) Malka	4.5 4.5/1(+0%)	(2) Malka 4.5/1, Showed plenty when third of 10 in minor event at Goodwood on debut in May and both subsequent efforts have contained promise. Likely improver on first try in handicaps. Best effort was here on second start; handicap debut and bred to be better than this mark.
5th	7 5th (7) (9/1 -64%) Loughville	9 9/1(-64%)	(7) Loughville 9/1, Brought along gradually last year but upped her game when a staying on second at Sandown on seasonal/handicap debut. Open to further progress and likely to feature. Close, never-nearer 2nd of six at Sandown (1m2f, soft) on h'cap, seasonal and turf debut.
6th	6 6th (6) (11/1 +0%) Ithaca's Arrow	11 11/1(+0%)	(6) Ithaca's Arrow 11/1, Improved form when scoring on the AW at Lingfield in May but subsequent efforts have not been too inspiring. 1m4f AW novice win (made all) but has found it tough in three turf handicaps since.
7th	5 7th (5) (2.5/1 +67%) Marie Laveau	2.5 2.5/1(+67%)	(5) Marie Laveau 2.5/1, Fair form last season, shaping as if a step up to this trip will suit. Slight concern that she's out so late in the campaign, but could feature on handicap debut if tuned up after 8 months off. Pipped in novice events on her last two starts as 2yo; bred to be suited by at least 1m2f.
8th	8 8th (8) (66/1 -100%) Cochin	66 66/1(-100%)	(8) Cochin 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden who took a backward step on debut for this stable over C&D last time. Left with a bit to prove. Well held in her nursery; tailed off at 33-1 over C&D (soft) on seasonal/stable debut.

LTO Selection:

MANTOOG showed plenty across her three runs to date, perhaps most notably when narrowly denied by the now 90-rated Truthful (engaged to run in the 4.40) over C&D in May. It looked another decent novice in which she competed at Chelmsford last time, and the handicapper might have underestimated her with an opening mark of 77. Monty Bay hit the frame over 1m at York last month and he is an obvious candidate upped in trip. Malka can chase them home.

MONTY BAY is going the right way and has been shaping like a step up to this trip will bring more out of him, so he's marginally preferred to Loughville, who was staying on well when an improved second at Sandown 3 weeks ago. Mantoog is also worthy of respect.

The promising late gains made by LOUGHVILLE over 1m2f at Sandown on her reappearance earn her the vote in an interesting field.

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

17:15 Tramore Maiden Chase 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	8 1st (8) (8/1 -60%) Rotten Row	8 8/1(-60%)	(8) Rotten Row 8/1, Fair winner at 20f over hurdles but chasing career very much a mixed bag to date, beaten some way out (ultimately pulled up) in a Kilbeggan maiden (19.5f) back in June. Needs to get back on track here. Three wins under his belt and well suited by race conditions, one to take on board.
2	7 2nd (7) (1.62/1 +1%) Itwasfate	1.62 1.62/1(+1%)	(7) Itwasfate 1.62/1, Fairly useful chaser. Good third of 10 in handicap chase (11/4) at Wexford (16f, heavy) 6 days ago. Stable having good spell. Solid claims with Blackmore again in the plate. Beaten favourite at Wexford but ran a big race, nice opportunity to recoup the losses.
3	3 3rd (3) (2/1 +33%) Ahead Of The Posse	2 2/1(+33%)	(3) Ahead Of The Posse 2/1, Hurdles winner who showed improved form equipped with first-time blinkers when good second of 19 in handicap hurdle (10/1) at Galway (16.6f, soft) 17 days ago. No reason why he won't be up to making his mark now tackling larger obstacles with blinkers again enlisted. Cracking run in a Galway Festival handicap hurdle latest, no surprise if right in the mix.
4	5 4th (5) (9/1 +25%) Bonarc	9 9/1(+25%)	(5) Bonarc 9/1, Fair hurdler. Seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, soft, 22/1) 34 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Placed all three starts so far over fences, veteran of the field capable of testing them.
5th	6 5th (6) (7/1 +0%) Chrisco	7 7/1(+0%)	(6) Chrisco 7/1, Placed both starts in bumpers and fair form when third on hurdles bow at Sligo (17.6f) in June. Not matched that level either start since but given more of a break ahead of this switch to chasing and surprise were he not capable of better for his powerful stable. Fav' on first couple of starts but yet to set the track alight, Chasing could be the key.
6th	1 6th (1) (8.5/1 -42%) Freddie Robdal	8.5 8.5/1(-42%)	(1) Freddie Robdal 8.5/1, Fair chaser. Winner over C&D in April. Good sixth of 10 in handicap chase (15/2) at Wexford (16f, heavy) 6 days ago, going well when not clear run twice home turn. Fancied to be in the mix despite conceding weight all round. Again the stables number two and may have to settle for a minor placing at best.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (150/1 -275%) Abu Hazem	150 150/1(-275%)	(2) Abu Hazem 150/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, fourteenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.2f, good) 79 days ago. Hard to fancy making chase debut. Modest operator over hurdles and appears to be in at the deep end, makes limited appea.
4	4 \|RR\| (4) (80/1 -142%) Alexharwill	80 80/1(-142%)	(4) Alexharwill 80/1, Modest hurdler who is yet to fully match his hurdles form in this sphere. 12/1, below form ninth of 15 in handicap chase at Thurles (18f, good to soft) in November. Remains a long-standing maiden and likely to fall short again returning from 9 months off. Some encouraging signs on one two occasions over fences but overall record is patchy.

LTO Selection:

Itwasfate and Freddie Robdal finished third and sixth at Wexford on Friday last, with just over two lengths between the Henry de Bromhead-trained pair. A swing in the weights should see the Rachael Blackmore ridden former confirm the form. Successful here on New Year's Day, Ahead Of The Posse starts off over fences and is a leading contender after filling the runner-up spot in a competitive affair at Galway recently. Beaten three times when odds-on, Chrisco also starts off over the larger obstacles and warrants respect coming from the Willie Mullins yard. For a selection, it might be worth siding with ROTTEN ROW. A winner at the festival 12 months ago, he was a respectable fourth on his penultimate start at Kilbeggan and with Waterford owners, he is sure to be primed for this assignment.

A fairly useful sort over hurdles, ITWASFATE matched the pick of his form in that sphere when finishing third on handicap chase debut at Wexford 6 days ago and he can confirm the promise of that run and come out on top. Ahead of The Posse and the selection's stablemate Freddie Robdal head up the dangers.

A trappy affair but ITWASFATE, in the frame on all three starts over fences can his turn at the expense of Ahead Of The Posse

17:15 Tramore Maiden Chase 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:22 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (9/1 +18%) Cheese The One	9 9/1(+18%)	(8) Cheese The One 9/1, Prominent in the betting but never involved in 6f Thirsk classified event last Friday. Needs first-time blinkers (replacing regular cheekpieces) to have a positive effect. 0-11 since winning twice for another yard last September; blinkers on.
2	4 2nd (4) (25/1 -25%) My Opinion	25 25/1(-25%)	(4) My Opinion 25/1, Modest maiden. Eighth of 12 in C&D handicap (125/1) 13 days ago, merely closing up late. 0-8 and only eighth of 12 dropped to this level over C&D 13 days ago; look elsewhere.
3	5 3rd (5) (2/1 +27%) All Dunn	2 2/1(+27%)	(5) All Dunn 2/1, 5/2, first run since leaving Jamie Osborne when creditable 1¼ lengths third of 8 to How Bizarre at Beverley (7.5f, soft) 23 days ago, running on. Cheekpieces back on and not ruled out. Engaged 3.45 Beverley Wednesday. Won three times on AW for Jamie Osborne early in year; ran well on stable debut last time.
4	2 4th (2) (20/1 -25%) White Umbrella	20 20/1(-25%)	(2) White Umbrella 20/1, 16/1, eleventh of 13 in handicap at Ayr (6f, good) 24 days ago. Mark on the slide but need to see more. 0-9 in handicaps; drops into a 0-55 for the first time, but more is needed.
5th	1 5th (1) (3.5/1 +50%) Agapanther	3.5 3.5/1(+50%)	(1) Agapanther 3.5/1, Won on 6f Kempton reappearance in April. Below that level since but claims if a short break has had a reviving effect. Drops to this level for the first time and return to 7f not a problem; respected.
6th	3 6th (3) (6.5/1 -117%) Bo Taifan	6.5 6.5/1(-117%)	(3) Bo Taifan 6.5/1, Improver lately, winning 7f Chelmsford handicap in May and a 1m Lingfield classified in June. Will make a bold bid for the hat-trick if returning from 68 days off in a similar mood. Bids for a hat-trick after wins at Chelmsford and Lingfield; respected.
7th	7 7th (7) (14/1 -87%) Na Scoitear	14 14/1(-87%)	(7) Na Scoitear 14/1, Winner at Southwell in April but has repeated that level of form only once in his 5 outings since. 3lb lower than when winning at Southwell in April, but modest in both starts back on AW.
8th	10 8th (10) (14/1 +30%) Broomy Law	14 14/1(+30%)	(10) Broomy Law 14/1, Remains a maiden after 21 Flat runs. 66/1, fourth of 12 in classified stakes over C&D 3 days ago, late headway. Fourth here on Monday but now 0-21; others more convincing.
9th	9 9th (9) (8/1 +27%) Ebury	8 8/1(+27%)	(9) Ebury 8/1, Two wins from 47 Flat runs. Forty three runs since last win in 2019. Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap over this C&D 23 days ago. Continues to slide down the weights but he is hard to win with (2-47).
10th	11 10th (11) (20/1 -25%) Sharrabang	20 20/1(-25%)	(11) Sharrabang 20/1, C&D winner. Twenty seven runs since last win in 2021. Last of 12 in handicap at Catterick (7f, good, 28/1) 22 days ago. Others more persuasive. C&D winner, but below form lately and losing run now up to 27.

LTO Selection:

This could go the way of the hat-trick seeking BO TAIFAN, who reverts to handicapping following a comfortable success over a mile at Lingfield in June. Although he is now rated 6lb above his last winning mark, Liam Wright knocks 7lb off the gelding's back with his claim, which makes the six-year-old of additional interest. Ebury heads the list of dangers following a decent fourth over C&D latest, while you can make a good case for All Dunn too.

BO TAIFAN stands out as a thriving sort in this line-up and is taken to complete a hat-trick. Agapanther should also have a say if bouncing back to form after a short break, while All Dunn will be a threat if taking up this engagement (due to run at Beverley on Wednesday).

The vote goes to AGAPANTHER who drops to this level for the first time and shouldn't have a problem with the return to 7f.

17:22 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Windsor Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (4.5/1 +36%) Capote's Dream	4.5 4.5/1(+36%)	(11) Capote's Dream 4.5/1, Prolific in 2021 but winless since. However, more of an impact off reduced mark when second at Goodwood 12 days ago, finishing well. Respected. Fine record over C&D and ran well at Goodwood latest; losing run of 15 a slight concern.
2	7 2nd (7) (10/1 -25%) Antiphon	10 10/1(-25%)	(7) Antiphon 10/1, Won over 5f here on soft in May and also placed over C&D twice, including 10 days ago. Should be thereabouts again. Goes well here and finished 3rd in a good C&D handicap ten days ago; each-way shout.
3	4 3rd (4) (12/1 -20%) Expert Agent	12 12/1(-20%)	(4) Expert Agent 12/1, Completed hat-trick at Lingfield in April. Good fourth over C&D last time and back down in class now. AW hat-trick early in the year; recent turf defeats have come in strong races; chance.
4	1 4th (1) (4.5/1 +50%) Aphelios	4.5 4.5/1(+50%)	(1) Aphelios 4.5/1, Yet to hit top form this season, though was far from disgraced in Stewards' Cup at Goodwood 12 days ago, and this C&D winner is not taken lightly back down in class. C&D winner; showed plenty of speed in the Stewards' Cup latest; down in class; contender.
5th	5 5th (5) (5/1 +29%) Conquistador	5 5/1(+29%)	(5) Conquistador 5/1, Off the mark on first run for new yard in novice at Wolverhampton (5.1f) on Boxing Day before following up on handicap debut at Lingfield 12 weeks later. Fine third in handicap at Royal Ascot next time but down the field at Newmarket since. Can bounce back. Flopped at Newmarket last time but his first 3 runs for the yard make him of some interest.
5th	9 5th (9) (11/1 +21%) Treacherous	11 11/1(+21%)	(9) Treacherous 11/1, Scored at Newbury in June and has generally held his form since, nearest at the finish over C&D 10 days ago. Player if things drop right. Below par last time but this season's best efforts bring him right into the reckoning.
7th	6 7th (6) (12/1 +40%) Rathbone	12 12/1(+40%)	(6) Rathbone 12/1, Yet to score this term but plenty of respectable efforts for his new yard. Latest tenth of 11 in handicap at Newmarket wasn't one of them, though. Bounce back needed. Well handicapped on even this season's best but gone quiet on last two starts; widest draw.
8th	2 8th (2) (16/1 -78%) Bernardo O'Reilly	16 16/1(-78%)	(2) Bernardo O'Reilly 16/1, Scored at Newbury in April and has continued in good nick, fourth of 11 in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Can go well again off the same mark. On a good mark but his claims would be more compelling on softer ground.
9th	12 9th (12) (25/1 -127%) Estate	25 25/1(-127%)	(12) Estate 25/1, Opened account at the eighth attempt in handicap at Salisbury (5f) in May and resumed winning ways at Windsor a month ago. Easy to forgive latest run at Goodwood. Two 5f wins this year, one here, and had an excuse (ground) latest; 6f a question mark.
10th	3 10th (3) (12/1 -20%) Call Me Ginger	12 12/1(-20%)	(3) Call Me Ginger 12/1, Scored 3 times last year, notably the Portland at Doncaster. Yet to fire this term but is becoming well treated and wasn't seen to best effect last 2 starts. Tempting. On a dangerous mark and returning to 6f will suit; one to consider.
11th	10 11th (10) (12/1 -50%) Magical Merlin	12 12/1(-50%)	(10) Magical Merlin 12/1, Won by 4 lengths at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) in June and quickly back on track when narrowly denied at Epsom (6f, good) in first-time blinkers (retained) 35 days ago. High on shortlist. C&D winner; improved for blinkers when 2nd at Epsom latest; this demands even more of him.
12th	8 12th (8) (40/1 -60%) Bear Profit	40 40/1(-60%)	(8) Bear Profit 40/1, Below par all 4 runs this season and needs the fitting of headgear to have a positive effect. Not matched 2022 form so far this year; headgear now reached for; others less risky.
13th	13 13th (13) (12/1 +25%) Mattice	12 12/1(+25%)	(13) Mattice 12/1, Some respectable efforts in defeat this term and has now dipped below last winning mark. Stuck in the mud at Thirsk latest. Beaten 12 times since his Racing League win last summer (5f); others look stronger.

LTO Selection:

George Boughey picked up a live-wire when he took over the training of CONQUISTADOR and, given he had a legitimate excuse for a disappointing run at Newmarket last month (he never recovered after stumbling at the start), the lightly-raced gelding has a good chance of getting back on track. His commendable third-placed finish in the Palace of Hollyroodhouse Stakes at Royal Ascot is hard to ignore and a repeat of that level could suffice. Expert Agent, Antiphon and Bernardo O'Reilly are feared most.

Plenty to consider but it could be worth chancing CALL ME GINGER, who is lurking on a dangerous mark. Aphelios is feared back down in class along with 3-y-os Magical Merlin and Conquistador.

Several contenders of note but veteran TREACHEROUS may be able to pounce late and get the better of Aphelios.

17:30 Windsor Handicap (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:35 Leopardstown Maiden 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	2 1st (2) (0.33/1 +42%) Chief Little Rock	0.33 0.33/1(+42%)	(2) Chief Little Rock 0.33/1, Is from an excellent family and shaped with lots of promise when second of 9 in maiden at this C&D (good to soft) on debut 21 days ago, finishing well. Sure to progress. Big shout.
2	6 2nd (6) (12/1 +14%) Kinesiology	12 12/1(+14%)	(6) Kinesiology 12/1, Once-raced colt. Eighth of 13 in maiden (10/1) at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft) on debut 31 days ago. Open to progress so he's no forlorn hope.
3	9 3rd (9) (4.5/1 +55%) Soldier's Empire	4.5 4.5/1(+55%)	(9) Soldier's Empire 4.5/1, Foaled February 1. Bated Breath colt. Half-brother to 2 winners, notably useful 9.4f winner Mariesque. Highly respected on debut, especially if the market vibes are positive.
4	3 4th (3) (8.5/1 -6%) Gasper De Lemos	8.5 8.5/1(-6%)	(3) Gasper De Lemos 8.5/1, Foaled February 23. Justify colt. Brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Dame Kiri. Trainer’s newcomers command respect. Market can guide with yard also having Chief Little Rock in here.
5th	7 5th (7) (10/1 +50%) Ringside Timing	10 10/1(+50%)	(7) Ringside Timing 10/1, Lightly-raced gelding. Below form fifth of 13 in maiden (14/1) at the Curragh (7f, good) 5 days ago. In the mix if getting back on track.
6th	5 6th (5) (200/1 -400%) Kathaniel	200 200/1(-400%)	(5) Kathaniel 200/1, Once-raced gelding. Fourth of 6 in maiden (12/1) at Galway (8.3f, soft) on debut 12 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Needs to build on it.
7th	4 7th (4) (200/1 -100%) Highland Bells	200 200/1(-100%)	(4) Highland Bells 200/1, Once-raced colt. 100/1, eighth of 9 in maiden at this C&D (good to soft) on debut 21 days ago.
8th	10 8th (10) (250/1 -279%) T Or Coffey	250 250/1(-279%)	(10) T Or Coffey 250/1, Twice-raced colt. Last of 6 in maiden (40/1) at Galway (8.3f, soft) 12 days ago.
9th	8 9th (8) (300/1 -500%) Rock 'N' Roll Kid	300 300/1(-500%)	(8) Rock 'N' Roll Kid 300/1, Lightly-raced gelding. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 9 in nursery (11/1) at Sligo (5.7f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Significantly up in trip.

LTO Selection:

CHIEF LITTLE ROCK can go one better now having finished runner-up over course and distance on his racecourse debut. The Aidan O'Brien-trained colt shaped as though he would improve from that initial experience as he ran green before keeping on strongly to take second close home. With the benefit of that race, he should be an altogether different proposition here. Bad Desire is another colt entitled to improve, having also occupied the second spot on his introduction. However, the form of his Galway maiden may not be quite as strong as that in which Chief Little Rock made his debut. Soldier's Empire, a half-brother to two winners, should be noted on his racecourse debut. Ger Lyons is well able to ready one first time out, so the Bated Breath colt cannot be discounted on that score.

A few offer potential but there was lots to like about the debut C&D second of CHIEF LITTLE ROCK and he can go one better. Galway runner-up Bad Desire also looks a useful prospect so should ensure Aidan O'Brien's well-related Galileo colt doesn't have things all his own way. Ringside Timing and Kinesiology can fight it out for minor honours.

It should not take much improvement from an initial outing over C&D to see CHIEF LITTLE ROCK come home in front

17:35 Leopardstown Maiden 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:49 Tramore Maiden Chase 22f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	8 1st (8) (9/1 -50%) Willywampus	9 9/1(-50%)	(8) Willywampus 9/1, Fair chaser. 25/1, creditable sixth of 17 in handicap chase at Tipperary (23.1f, soft) 44 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Hung to his right when a respectable sixth at Tipperary, plenty of boxes are ticked.
2	4 2nd (4) (5.5/1 +54%) Gali Flight	5.5 5.5/1(+54%)	(4) Gali Flight 5.5/1, Fair hurdler. Remains a maiden after 26 NH runs. 8/1, eighth of 11 in handicap chase at Wexford (19.8f, heavy) 6 days ago, folding home turn. Placed on three of his six starts chasing but consistency not one of his stronger suits.
3	10 3rd (10) (1.62/1 +46%) Some Dove	1.62 1.62/1(+46%)	(10) Some Dove 1.62/1, Fair winner at 21f over hurdles. Encouragement to glean from 2 of her 3 starts over fences, probably doing too much too soon when third in a Tipperary maiden (19.5f) 44 days ago. One to consider. Winning hurdler here and better form chasing than quite a few in this one, lots to offer.
4	6 4th (6) (6/1 +50%) Roman Parish	6 6/1(+50%)	(6) Roman Parish 6/1, Modest hurdler. 10/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, good second of 13 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (21.8f, good) 4 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Narrowly lost out over hurdles on Sunday, but a rating of 90 here leaves him up against it.
5th	7 5th (7) (5.5/1 +54%) Speed Gang	5.5 5.5/1(+54%)	(7) Speed Gang 5.5/1, Fair chaser. 12/1, respectable ninth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (16f, good) 42 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. First run for yard after leaving Gavin Patrick Cromwell. Form figures of 'F-P-F' over fences hardly inspiring but better than the bare form.
6th	9 6th (9) (40/1 +20%) Croi Corcra	40 40/1(+20%)	(9) Croi Corcra 40/1, Multiple point winner. Little form over hurdles, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (24.4f) 5 weeks ago. Makes chase debut. Handy pointer (four from six) has produced very little h'dling and in a bumper, work to do.
11	11 \|U\| (11) (3.5/1 +42%) Will You Win	3.5 3.5/1(+42%)	(11) Will You Win 3.5/1, Fair hurdler who shed maiden tag at Clonmel (19.5f) in April. Similar form back over fences when third of 7 in novice chase at Kilbeggan (19f, soft, 12/1) 27 days ago. In the mix with a repeat. Recent Kilbeggan third brings this front-runner right into the reckoning, every chance.

LTO Selection:

After winning at Downpatrick and Killarney, Ceanndana starts off over fences and should give a good account of himself. Listentillitellyea also makes his debut over the larger obstacles and after finishing a fine second at Ballinrobe on Tuesday, it'll come as no surprise if he manages to go a place better now. Roman Parish and Some Dove are other leading contenders, with the former beaten just a head at Downpatrick on Sunday last, but WILL YOU WIN gets the nod. A close-up third behind two smart performers at Kilbeggan on her last start, a reproduction of that effort should see her go close. Willywampus has some solid efforts to his name and is another who warrants respect in this open affair.

Despite seemingly doing too much too soon, SOME DOVE shaped as if still in good form when third in a Tipperary novice 44 days ago and remaining capable of better in this sphere, she looks to hold good claims of opening her account. Ceanndana is progressing well over hurdles and is also respected now tackling larger obstacles. Will You Win and Doctor Churchill complete the shortlist.

17:49 Tramore Maiden Chase 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Windsor Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	14 1st (14) (10/1 +17%) Show Me Show Me	10 10/1(+17%)	(14) Show Me Show Me 10/1, Returned to form in a first-time visor to land 9-runner handicap at Beverley (5f, soft) 16 days ago. Merits consideration nudged up only 1 lb if the headgear works the oracle again. Travelled better in a visor last time and did well to collar the front-runner; big chance.
2	1 2nd (1) (10/1 +17%) Lil Guff	10 10/1(+17%)	(1) Lil Guff 10/1, Likeable filly who has already scored twice this year and is likely to put a sub-par run at Ascot last time behind her. Deserves respect. Not at her best the last twice but perhaps the return to faster ground will suit.
3	9 3rd (9) (3.5/1 +61%) Clipsham La Habana	3.5 3.5/1(+61%)	(9) Clipsham La Habana 3.5/1, Arrives in good nick, second of 5 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, good) 30 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up once more off the same mark. Progressive sprinter but has his first crack at 5f in a race chock full of pace.
4	2 4th (2) (7/1 +42%) Looking For Lynda	7 7/1(+42%)	(2) Looking For Lynda 7/1, Got back on track with cheekpieces on for 1st time when third of 9 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Can race off a 2 lb lower mark now so he needs considering with the headgear retained. Two wins at 2yrs; handicapper on top this year but down in class today; other pace in here.
5th	3 5th (3) (14/1 -17%) Thunder Moor	14 14/1(-17%)	(3) Thunder Moor 14/1, Fairly useful 5f juvenile winner for Kevin Ryan. Shaping up well for for his new yard until beating only one on soft ground at Goodwood 14 days ago. Could still have more to offer so he merits serious consideration. Good chance if reproducing his Yarmouth third from three weeks ago; wide draw not ideal.
6th	6 6th (6) (14/1 +13%) Lulworth Cove	14 14/1(+13%)	(6) Lulworth Cove 14/1, Landed 6f handicap at Lingfield in June but he's failed to beat a rival on both runs since, last of 10 at Chester (6.1f, heavy) 33 days ago. Has it to prove. Easy winner in June (6f, AW) but disappointed twice since; drops back in trip today.
7th	13 7th (13) (18/1 -13%) Water Of Leith	18 18/1(-13%)	(13) Water Of Leith 18/1, Winless this term and he came in a below-form fifth of 9 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good) 44 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. On a good mark and likely to find this being run to suit; one for the shortlist.
8th	12 8th (12) (4.5/1 +18%) Libra Tiger	4.5 4.5/1(+18%)	(12) Libra Tiger 4.5/1, Finally broke his run of seconds with a stylish win in 7-runner handicap at Sandown (5f, soft) 21 days ago. Up 5 lb but another bold showing is on the cards. Strong at the finish at Sandown dropped to 5f last time; up 5lb in a better race today.
9th	4 9th (4) (9/1 +25%) Copper Knight	9 9/1(+25%)	(4) Copper Knight 9/1, 5f scorer at York and Pontefract in July before posting a respectable third of 9 in handicap at Haydock (5f, heavy) 11 days ago. This tough veteran can't be ruled out. Added 2 more wins to his tally this summer; solid 3rd latest; maybe wouldn't want it quick.
10th	7 10th (7) (8/1 +0%) Another Baar	8 8/1(+0%)	(7) Another Baar 8/1, Bagged his third success of the campaign at Beverley in June. Ran well in a first-time visor when third at Goodwood last time so he's one for the shortlist with the headgear retained. Made fine progress this season; latest Goodwood 3rd another step forward; can do better.
11th	8 11th (8) (14/1 -180%) Crimson Angel	14 14/1(-180%)	(8) Crimson Angel 14/1, Improving Harry Angel filly who followed up her ready Lingfield maiden win with emphatic success in 5f Southwell novice in the spring. Back from 163-day lay-off now but she's entitled to progress further and worth considering. Makes handicap debut in a warm sprint but she's 2-2 this year and still has some potential.
12th	10 12th (10) (18/1 -80%) Holkham Bay	18 18/1(-80%)	(10) Holkham Bay 18/1, Successful at Lingfield (6f) last summer and improved again making his turf debut when second in minor event at Doncaster in July. Only ninth though on soft ground on his handicap bow at Goodwood since but he's worth another chance under these less testing conditions. Unexposed 3yo who should appreciate the return to better ground; yard relatively quiet.
13th	11 13th (11) (40/1 -100%) Eeh Bah Gum	40 40/1(-100%)	(11) Eeh Bah Gum 40/1, Made a winning stable debut in 5f handicap at Lingfield and not disgraced off a 3 lb higher mark when fourth of 9 at Newmarket (5f, good) 27 days ago. Holds sound claims again. Made a winning stable debut last month but seemed to be beaten fair and square latest.

LTO Selection:

A crackerjack of a sprint, in which the likes of the progressive Crimson Angel, the in-form Libra Tiger and recent Lingfield winner Eeh Bah Gum all command respect. However, there could be much more to come from ANOTHER BAAR, who showed plenty of zest when tried in a visor in a higher grade at Goodwood last time. With the headgear retained, he offers strong appeal, which is further enhanced by Danny Sheehy's 3lb claim.

Lots with chances so at the likely odds it is worth siding with THUNDER MOOR, who was shaping up well for George Boughey until underperforming in the mud at Goodwood and can bounce back in style. Libra Tiger is weighted to go well despite taking a 5 lb rise for his recent Sandown success and could emerge as the chief threat, although last-time winners Show Me Show Me and Crimson Angel must enter calculations too. Clipsham La Habana completes the shortlist in a very competitive sprint.

A visor helped SHOW ME SHOW ME (nap) at Beverley and he can make light of a 1lb rise in a race that should be run to suit.

18:00 Windsor Handicap (Class 4) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:05 Leopardstown Group 3 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	7 1st (7) (5.5/1 +31%) Lord Massusus	5.5 5.5/1(+31%)	(7) Lord Massusus 5.5/1, Useful gelding. 2 wins from 4 runs this year. 7/1, 5½ lengths seventh of 10 to Zarinsk in Minstrel Stakes at this course (7.2f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Reliable and progressive in conditions races and handicaps, plenty to prove at this level.
2	6 2nd (6) (2.75/1 +21%) Alfred Munnings	2.75 2.75/1(+21%)	(6) Alfred Munnings 2.75/1, Lightly-raced winner. 1¾ lengths second of 4 to Self Belief in Meld Stakes (5/2) at this course (9f, good to soft) 28 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Should progress. Placed in two small-field Group 3 races this season, may improve with cheekpieces fitted.
3	3 3rd (3) (4.5/1 +40%) Mutasarref	4.5 4.5/1(+40%)	(3) Mutasarref 4.5/1, Smart gelding. Course winner. 22/1, respectable fifth of 16 in handicap at Galway (7f, soft) 11 days ago. Ran well under a big weight in a Galway handicap, reached a higher standard last year.
4	2 4th (2) (10/1 +50%) Howyoulikethat	10 10/1(+50%)	(2) Howyoulikethat 10/1, Useful gelding. C&D winner. Career best when winning 10-runner handicap (11/2) at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft) 31 days ago, staying on well. Promoted 9lb in the ratings for Killarney win but short of the standard required here.
5th	8 5th (8) (16/1 -33%) Shayzann	16 16/1(-33%)	(8) Shayzann 16/1, Twice-raced winner. 1 win from 2 runs this year. 10/11, won 10-runner maiden at Naas (8f, good to firm) 50 days ago, responding well. This is a big step up but has potential. Naas maiden winner over 1m on second start, open to improvement but this looks demanding.
6th	9 6th (9) (3.5/1 +13%) Thornbrook	3.5 3.5/1(+13%)	(9) Thornbrook 3.5/1, Useful filly. Course winner. 7/1, creditable length third of 9 to Random Harvest in Valiant Fillies' Stakes at Ascot (8f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Can make presence felt. Group 2-placed at two, has trained on well judged on form of Chantilly win and Ascot third.
7th	5 7th (5) (4.5/1 -35%) Villanova Queen	4.5 4.5/1(-35%)	(5) Villanova Queen 4.5/1, Useful filly. C&D winner. 2 wins from 4 runs this year. Career best when winning 19-runner handicap at Royal Ascot (8f, good, 25/1) 57 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Won Royal Ascot handicap off 99, previously behind Mutasarref in a Listed race at Naas.
8th	4 8th (4) (33/1 +0%) Pretreville	33 33/1(+0%)	(4) Pretreville 33/1, C&D winner. 12/1, sixth of 7 in minor event at Naas (7f, soft) 22 days ago. Nine-time winner, including twice at this level, well below his best in three 2023 outings.

LTO Selection:

Royal Ascot winner VILLANOVA QUEEN may be good enough to continue her upward progression for trainer Jessica Harrington. The four-year-old has run two of her better races at this track, winning her maiden and finishing a close third to a subsequent 1000 Guineas winner. Although disappointing on a couple of occasions earlier this season, the filly returned to form at the royal meeting. Mutasarref has yet to recapture his very best this term but the Ger Lyons-trained gelding may be suited by stepping back up to a mile. Having only had a couple of runs at the distance, the son of Dark Angel may well improve for it. Alfred Munnings remains a lightly raced colt with further scope for progression. The application of first-time cheekpieces may well see him in a better light.

THORNBROOK was an excellent third in a Group 3 at Ascot 19 days ago and this lightly-raced 3-y-o is preferred to Villanova Queen, who was seen to good effect when winning a handicap at the Royal Meeting. Alfred Munnings is another low-mileage 3-y-o who needs considering.

Younger horses have done well event in recent seasons, and THORNBROOK can maintain that trend following a good run at Ascot

18:05 Leopardstown Group 3 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:12 Ayr Handicap (Class 6) 13f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (2.75/1 -22%) Let Her Loose	2.75 2.75/1(-22%)	(1) Let Her Loose 2.75/1, 6-y-o mare who comes here in good form, benefiting from the step back up in trip when making it 2 wins from last 3 starts at Musselburgh (13f) 2 weeks ago. Up 3 lb ahead of this but possibilities once more. Has won two of her last three runs and she seems as good as ever; big player.
2	6 2nd (6) (8/1 +20%) Toutatis	8 8/1(+20%)	(6) Toutatis 8/1, Long-standing maiden who went agonisingly close to bucking that trend at Wetherby (2m) in June. Similar form both starts since, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f, 25/1) 19 days ago. Needs everything to fall right. 0-22 and his tactical speed will be tested back at this trip; others preferred.
3	3 3rd (3) (3.33/1 +33%) Sameem	3.33 3.33/1(+33%)	(3) Sameem 3.33/1, Latest win at Ripon in June. 6/1, bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Beverley (9.9f, soft) 16 days ago. Step back up in trip rates a likely plus here and one to consider. Went close off 1lb lower at Hamilton (1m5f) in June and he's in the mix back up in trip.
4	2 4th (2) (4.5/1 -29%) Graces Quest	4.5 4.5/1(-29%)	(2) Graces Quest 4.5/1, 4/1, respectable 6½ lengths sixth of 10 to Let Her Loose in handicap at Musselburgh (13f, good to soft) 13 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Now just 1 lb above last winning mark and she's worth a look with hood fitted for 1st time. On dangerous mark but she needs to rediscover her spark; hood added.
5th	4 5th (4) (18/1 -13%) Crystal Guard	18 18/1(-13%)	(4) Crystal Guard 18/1, Won twice on AW in the winter but been below best in couple of starts on turf in recent weeks since returning from a 5-month break. Blinkers replace cheekpieces now. Has struggled back on turf this summer and he's now 0-14 in this sphere; new headgear.
6th	5 6th (5) (3/1 -9%) Smart Lass	3 3/1(-9%)	(5) Smart Lass 3/1, Musselburgh specialist (all 6 career victories gained there) and she again ran well when close-up fourth in 8-runner handicap at that venue (12.5f) 6 days ago. Ease in class rates a plus here and operating from lowest mark for some time. Respected. Didn't get much luck when a close fourth at Musselburgh last week and is 1lb lower here.
7th	7 7th (7) (18/1 +45%) Tarnhelm	18 18/1(+45%)	(7) Tarnhelm 18/1, Three wins from 77 Flat runs. Forty three runs since last win in 2020. Seventh of 11 in handicap (50/1) at Thirsk (12f, good to firm) 6 days ago, missing break. Likely to find a few too good again. Last win was in June 2020 and has been well held in her three runs this season; opposable.

LTO Selection:

A comfortable winner over this distance at Musselburgh earlier this month, LET HER LOOSE rates the one to beat despite a 3lb rise for that success. Archie Watson's mare has been fairly consistent this season and can get the better of Smart Lass, who was beaten just a head into fourth over an extended 1m 4f, also at Musselburgh, last Friday. Sameem is another to consider going back up in distance.

GRACES QUEST wasn't seen to best effect for the third start in a row when finishing sixth behind re-opposing Let Her Loose at Musselburgh 2 weeks ago and she could just be worth chancing to come out on top operating just 1 lb above her last winning mark. Smart Lass and the aforementioned Let Her Loose should also be in the thick of things.

Preference is for LET HER LOOSE (nap), who has won under Brodie Hampson in two of her last three starts.

18:12 Ayr Handicap (Class 6) 13f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:19 Tramore Maiden Hurdle 16f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	4 1st (4) (5/1 -11%) Rockview Consort	5 5/1(-11%)	(4) Rockview Consort 5/1, Fairly useful on Flat, stays 1½m, won maiden at Dundalk when last seen 6 months ago. One to consider on hurdling debut. Hurdling debut, Dundalk winner and generally reliable around the mid-70's on the level.
2	3 2nd (3) (1.1/1 +0%) Born In Purple	1.1 1.1/1(+0%)	(3) Born In Purple 1.1/1, Fairly useful on Flat in France, stays 10.5f, fourth in handicap when last seen in November 2022. Left J. Reynier €55,000 after that run and makes obvious appeal on hurdling debut having joined this yard. One from eight on the flat for former yard in France and now debuts for Willie Mullins.
3	2 3rd (2) (2.5/1 +38%) Como Park	2.5 2.5/1(+38%)	(2) Como Park 2.5/1, Useful winner at 13f on Flat. 9/4, disappointed bearing in mind hurdling debut promise 4 months earlier when well-beaten fourth of 18 in maiden hurdle at Cork (16.9f, good to soft) 34 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Never really travelling at Cork, shaped nicely prior to that and a tongue-tie now added.
4	10 4th (10) (9/1 +10%) Mr Globalist	9 9/1(+10%)	(10) Mr Globalist 9/1, Remains a maiden after 9 hurdle runs. 15/2, went backwards from reappearance when seventh of 12 in maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan (18f, soft) 27 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Experienced operator with a sporting chance on best form and now tried in cheekpieces.
5th	1 5th (1) (20/1 +60%) Chutzpal	20 20/1(+60%)	(1) Chutzpal 20/1, Fair handicapper on the Flat (stays 2m), looked badly in need of the experience sent hurdling back in May. Respectable efforts on the level since but unlikely to be troubling the judge back in this sphere. Former Dundalk 2m winner sent to post 100's when pulled-up on sole start over hurdles.
6th	11 6th (11) (18/1 -100%) R S Ambush	18 18/1(-100%)	(11) R S Ambush 18/1, Offered some encouragement when fourth of 16 in maiden hurdle (50/1) at Limerick (16f, soft) on debut 3 weeks ago. Showed a fair amount of potential when fourth on debut and can only improve, claims.
7th	6 7th (6) (25/1 +50%) Blue Reed	25 25/1(+50%)	(6) Blue Reed 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Tongue strap on for 1st time, ninth of 12 in novice hurdle (200/1) at Galway (16.6f, soft) 17 days ago. Best watched. Fired in at the deep end at Galway, not a bad effort at Cork prior to that.
8th	9 8th (9) (100/1 -150%) Man Oh Man	100 100/1(-150%)	(9) Man Oh Man 100/1, Shaped better than first time up when eleventh of 16 in maiden hurdle (25/1) at Limerick (16f, soft) 3 weeks ago. Some signs of more to come at Limerick but will be of bigger interest down the road.
9th	13 9th (13) (200/1 -100%) Sea The Sunset	200 200/1(-100%)	(13) Sea The Sunset 200/1, Well held over hurdles so far and finished last of 13 in handicap at Tipperary (12.5f, soft, 80/1) 6 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Poor on the flat and no great shakes over hurdles either so far, needs to light the burner.
10th	15 10th (15) (150/1 -50%) Legal Secretary	150 150/1(-50%)	(15) Legal Secretary 150/1, 150/1, made an inauspicious start over hurdles after 21 months off when fell first in maiden hurdle at Cork (16.9f, good to soft) 34 days ago. 150's when she packed her bags at the first on debut over hurdles at Cork, outsider.
11th	8 11th (8) (100/1 +0%) Imperial Delta	100 100/1(+0%)	(8) Imperial Delta 100/1, 100/1, shaped as if in need of the experience when tenth of 18 in maiden hurdle at Cork (16.9f, good to soft) on debut 34 days ago. Cut little ice on debut at Cork, needs to have made giant strides, best observed.
12th	12 12th (12) (80/1 -60%) Rene Artois	80 80/1(-60%)	(12) Rene Artois 80/1, 50/1, did no better for debut in this sphere when ninth of 14 in maiden hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.6f, good) 3 days ago. Has struggled both starts so far over hurdles and remains a weak betting proposition.
13th	5 13th (5) (66/1 -65%) Black Vega	66 66/1(-65%)	(5) Black Vega 66/1, Well held in bumper but hinted at ability when ninth of 16 in maiden hurdle at Limerick (16f, soft) on hurdles bow 3 weeks ago. Step forward needed. Looks more of a long term project at present, will need to step on the gas.
14th	14 14th (14) (50/1 -52%) Its Not Over Yet	50 50/1(-52%)	(14) Its Not Over Yet 50/1, 10/1, shaped similarly to on debut despite the longer trip when sixth of 10 in bumper at Sligo (18f, good to soft) 65 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Better on bumper debut run at Tipperary than at Sligo in the interim, others look stronger.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (300/1 -200%) Can't Think	300 300/1(-200%)	(7) Can't Think 300/1, 125/1, looked badly in need of the experience when last of 16 in maiden hurdle at Limerick (16f, soft) on debut 3 weeks ago. 125's when last of sixteen on Limerick debut, easy to look elsewhere.

LTO Selection:

This looks to concern just a few, with BORN IN PURPLE appearing the most likely winner. One from eight on the level in France, she hasn't been seen since November and starts off for Willie Mullins now. Como Park has some valuable hurdling experience to his name and is given second preference, fitted with a tongue strap for the first time. A dual winner on the Flat when trained by Joseph O'Brien, he was a close-up fourth on his hurdling debut at Navan, disappointing most recently at Cork. Hurdling debutant Rockview Consort is an interesting contender for John McConnell. A model of consistency, he made the breakthrough at Dundalk in February and had three subsequent winners in behind. Mr Globalist and R S Ambush both have place claims.

A case of quantity over quality with only a handful making any serious appeal, French-import BORN IN PURPLE selected to make a winning start over hurdles for champion trainer Willie Mullins. Como Park needs to leave a lesser effort behind, but he heads up the dangers now tongue tied having shaped promisingly first time up over timber at Navan in March. Rockview Consort and Mr Globalist round off the shortlist.

18:19 Tramore Maiden Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Windsor Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (22/1 -22%) Pjanoo	22 22/1(-22%)	(4) Pjanoo 22/1, Fair maiden who was a good second of 4 on his handicap debut/reappearance at Haydock (1¼m, good to firm) in June. Not in the same form when down the field at Newmarket since. Bounce back needed in first-time cheekpieces. Ran well on reappearance in June but well beaten at Newmarket since.
2	3 2nd (3) (3.33/1 +49%) Hat Toss	3.33 3.33/1(+49%)	(3) Hat Toss 3.33/1, Got off the mark with a career-best effort in 9-runner handicap at Sandown (7f, good) in June. Respectable fifth of 8 at Newmarket (7f again) the following week. Stays 1m. Won comfortably at Sandown in June and subsequent defeat may have come too soon.
3	1 3rd (1) (5/1 -25%) Man Of Eden	5 5/1(-25%)	(1) Man Of Eden 5/1, AW maiden winner on yard debut in January. Has drawn a blank in handicaps since but there have been several good efforts. Looked unlucky not to finish a bit closer when third of 17 at Glorious Goodwood (1m, soft) a fortnight ago. Should go well again. Consistent sort who was third of 17 at Goodwood and can be bang there once more.
4	7 4th (7) (5.5/1 +31%) Magic Memories	5.5 5.5/1(+31%)	(7) Magic Memories 5.5/1, Improved when length third in a C&D novice at the beginning of July. Not in quite the same form when a well-held second at Lingfield (7f, good to soft) since but remains unexposed now handicapping. Best novice effort came when third over C&D; may be in the mix on handicap debut.
5th	11 5th (11) (5.5/1 -22%) Zoukster	5.5 5.5/1(-22%)	(11) Zoukster 5.5/1, Much improved since handicapping, making it 3 wins in his last 4 starts when seeing off 7 rivals at Newbury (7f, good to soft) 3 weeks ago. Further 2 lb nudge unlikely to prevent another prominent showing now stepping up to 1m for the first time. Three wins from his last four starts and this progressive sort is one to consider.
6th	6 6th (6) (6.5/1 +19%) Red Treasure	6.5 6.5/1(+19%)	(6) Red Treasure 6.5/1, Made a successful handicap debut/reappearance at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) in June. Respectable fourth of 8 at Newmarket later that month. Given a bit of time since and shapes as if she'll stay 1m. Got up close home over 7f at Yarmouth and saddle slipped at Newmarket next time; player.
7th	8 7th (8) (10/1 +38%) Lady Mojito	10 10/1(+38%)	(8) Lady Mojito 10/1, Fairly useful form. 16/1, respectable tenth of 18 in handicap at Goodwood (1m, good to soft) 16 days ago. Merely mid-division when upped to 1m at Goodwood last time & others look more progressive.
8th	2 8th (2) (10/1 +9%) Chealamy	10 10/1(+9%)	(2) Chealamy 10/1, Belatedly built on reappearance promise when winning 13-runner handicap at Newbury (1m) in June. Good second at Newmarket (1m) next time and shaped as if still in form when fourth over 1¼m here last month. Not discounted. In good form over 1m prior to lesser run over 1m2f; drops back down in trip today.
9th	9 9th (9) (20/1 -233%) Achillea	20 20/1(-233%)	(9) Achillea 20/1, Unexposed sort who upped her game again when winning Race 3 of this series at Yarmouth (1m, good to soft) 3 weeks ago. Only nudged up 1 lb so ought to remain very competitive. Won on good to soft at Yarmouth; thereabouts if the return to better ground isn't an issue.
10th	10 10th (10) (25/1 -56%) Rievaulx Raver	25 25/1(-56%)	(10) Rievaulx Raver 25/1, Came in for a good ride when dead-heating in 1m Ripon handicap in June and comfortably held off his revised mark since. Others are more obvious. The drop back down in trip may help but he looks exposed.

LTO Selection:

A fairly open contest in which preference is for the unexposed MAGIC MEMORIES. The gelded son of Starspangledbanner makes his handicap debut following a second-placed effort over 7f at Lingfield last month and he shaped as though he could benefit from a stiffer stamina test on that occasion. Last-time-out winner Achillea should not be taken lightly off 1lb higher, while the class-dropping Man Of Eden is another to bear in mind.

ZOUKSTER is on a roll and a further 2 lb rise may not prevent him adding to Wales & The West's lead at the top of the table. Man of Eden has recorded several good efforts in handicaps this summer and is a must for the shortlist. Dean Ivory's Achillea is going the right way and she should also go well as she bids for a second win in this series having struck at Yarmouth on the opening night.

There can be optimism the step up to 1m will prompt further improvement from RED TREASURE, whose saddle slipped at Newmarket.

18:30 Windsor Handicap (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:35 Leopardstown Maiden 9f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	9 1st (9) (0.44/1 +45%) Up And Under	0.44 0.44/1(+45%)	(9) Up And Under 0.44/1, Very useful colt who came in a good fifth in Irish Derby at the Curragh in July. Failed to land the odds when second of 16 in maiden at Galway (12.2f, good to soft) 15 days ago but he remains very much the one to beat. Squandered a good opportunity at Galway, stands out on course Group race form over 1m2f.
2	2 2nd (2) (12/1 -33%) This Songisforyou	12 12/1(-33%)	(2) This Songisforyou 12/1, Fairly useful winner at 17f in bumpers. Promising debut third in 12f Galway maiden before coming in fifth of 18 in novice hurdle there 12 days ago. Down in trip and not discounted back in this sphere. Bumper winner, third in 1m5f maiden on the first of two Galway runs, trip may be too sharp.
3	4 3rd (4) (7/1 +42%) Cormac T	7 7/1(+42%)	(4) Cormac T 7/1, Thrice-raced gelding. 4/1, good third of 13 in maiden at Gowran (9.4f, good) 73 days ago. In the mix. Placed all three starts, official rating of 78 should make him competitive in place terms.
4	5 4th (5) (5/1 +29%) Hutton Glen	5 5/1(+29%)	(5) Hutton Glen 5/1, Lightly-raced gelding. Good third of 10 in handicap at Down Royal (10.3f, good to soft, 5/1) 20 days ago. Very much one to consider. Consistent maiden, only once out of the first three, good chance of getting into the money.
5th	8 5th (8) (6.5/1 -30%) The First And Last	6.5 6.5/1(-30%)	(8) The First And Last 6.5/1, Thrice-raced colt, posting a good second of 6 in maiden (6/4) at Ballinrobe (9.6f, good) 52 days ago. One for the shortlist. Runner-up both starts this season, beaten favourite at Ballinrobe, solid place chance.
6th	6 6th (6) (66/1 -100%) Sevensees	66 66/1(-100%)	(6) Sevensees 66/1, Once-raced gelding. Sixth of 8 in maiden at Killarney (8.2f, good, 20/1) on debut 29 days ago. Needs a big step forward. Made little impression first time out at Killarney, unlikely to feature.
7th	7 7th (7) (100/1 +0%) Sunny Dude	100 100/1(+0%)	(7) Sunny Dude 100/1, Buratino gelding. Half-brother to 6f winner Elusive Ice. Dam 8.3f winner. Betting can prove an accurate guide. Half-brother to a couple of minor winners, dam won over 1m, from a good family, small yard.
8th	1 8th (1) (200/1 -33%) Say You're Sorry	200 200/1(-33%)	(1) Say You're Sorry 200/1, Thrice-raced gelding. 125/1, twelfth of 14 in maiden at Cork (10.1f, good to soft). Off 118 days. No threat in maiden outings at Dundalk and Cork, safe to rule out.

LTO Selection:

UP AND UNDER was certainly disappointing at Galway last time but aside from that one blip, the Joseph O'Brien-trained colt has done nothing wrong. Following on from a very promising debut effort, the son of Lope De Vega then finished runner-up in two recognised Derby trials, before a respectable fifth in the Irish equivalent at the Curragh. Off a rating of 105, he really should prove far too strong for these opponents. This Songisforyou, who was third to Up And Under in that aforementioned Galway maiden, meets the O'Brien colt on slightly better terms now. However, it would still be something of a shock if he manages to overturn that form. The First And Last shouldn't be discounted as the prominent racer finds plenty for pressure and won't be easily passed.

UP AND UNDER has kept some excellent company this term and Joseph O'Brien's Irish Derby fifth can prove his latest Galway second to be a blip and open his account in style here. Hutton Glen arrives on the up so appeals as the one to chase home the favourite ahead of the lightly-raced bumper winner This Songisforyou.

A tendency to hang to the left counted against UP AND UNDER at Galway. His excellent course form implies that he can make amends now

18:35 Leopardstown Maiden 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:42 Ayr Maiden (Class 5) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (3.33/1 +5%) Love Lies	3.33 3.33/1(+5%)	(7) Love Lies 3.33/1, Promising individual. 11/1, fourth of 11 in minor event at Salisbury (6f, good) on debut 19 days ago. Likely to improve.
2	10 2nd (10) (20/1 +9%) Sacred Falls	20 20/1(+9%)	(10) Sacred Falls 20/1, Twice-raced filly. 28/1, fourth of 6 in maiden at Haydock (7f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Needs to up her game.
3	5 3rd (5) (0.44/1 +23%) Alexandretta	0.44 0.44/1(+23%)	(5) Alexandretta 0.44/1, Lightly-raced filly. 7/4, respectable second of 13 in maiden at Chelmsford City (8f) 23 days ago. Down in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Looks to have found an ideal opening.
4	2 4th (2) (14/1 +22%) Greenwich	14 14/1(+22%)	(2) Greenwich 14/1, Once-raced gelding. 14/1, ninth of 13 in minor event at Doncaster (7f, heavy) on debut. Off 137 days. One to monitor in the betting back from a break.
5th	8 5th (8) (6.5/1 -8%) Minka	6.5 6.5/1(-8%)	(8) Minka 6.5/1, 140,000 gns yearling, Kodiac filly. Sister to smart winner up to 6f Umm Kulthum. Dam lightly raced. Makes plenty of appeal on paper.
6th	9 6th (9) (80/1 -60%) Rebelle Lady	80 80/1(-60%)	(9) Rebelle Lady 80/1, Once-raced filly. Seventh of 9 in maiden at Pontefract (8f, good to soft, 22/1) on debut 18 days ago. Down in trip.
7th	3 7th (3) (250/1 -67%) Holdemfoldem	250 250/1(-67%)	(3) Holdemfoldem 250/1, Once-raced gelding. 250/1, tenth of 11 in minor event at Hamilton (8.3f, good) on debut 28 days ago. Down in trip.
8th	6 8th (6) (100/1 -150%) Bonny Scot	100 100/1(-150%)	(6) Bonny Scot 100/1, Once-raced filly. Sixth of 8 in minor event at Ripon (5f, good to soft, 40/1) on debut 10 days ago. Unlikely to feature.
9th	4 9th (4) (66/1 +34%) Time To Spark	66 66/1(+34%)	(4) Time To Spark 66/1, Twice-raced gelding. 125/1, sixth of 11 in minor event at Hamilton (8.3f, good) 28 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Back down in trip. Hooded for 1st time.
10th	1 10th (1) (150/1 +0%) Big Hamish	150 150/1(+0%)	(1) Big Hamish 150/1, Once-raced gelding. 150/1, last of 11 in minor event at Hamilton (8.3f, good) on debut 28 days ago. Down in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.

LTO Selection:

ALEXANDRETTA hung right in the closing stages when denied a first career success at Chelmsford and the drop in trip, along with the addition of first-time cheekpieces, should really help Sir Mark Prescott's filly. Minka is a newcomer who warrants plenty of respect being a full-sister to a Group 3 winner, while Love Lies, who was fourth on her racecourse debut at Salisbury last month, also comes into calculations.

ALEXANDRETTA is the clear form pick and she should be able to open her account unless Minka proves to be above average on debut. Love Lies can improve and can't be completely ruled out.

This lacks strength and a chance is taken with newcomer MINKA, who is bred to be sharp and is taken to beat Alexandretta.

18:42 Ayr Maiden (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:49 Tramore Handicap Hurdle 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
9	9 (9) (20/1 -25%) Karen's Gift	20 20/1(-25%)	(9) Karen's Gift 20/1, Latest win in hurdle at Down Royal in January. 4/1, pulled up in handicap chase at this course (15.2f, good) 76 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Worth a market check back from a break. Not a bad record over hurdles (2-13) and seems to handle the track well, place claims.
1	1 1st (1) (2/1 +20%) Royal Eagle	2 2/1(+20%)	(1) Royal Eagle 2/1, One win from 3 runs last season. 13/2, creditable third of 18 in handicap hurdle at Galway (16.5f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Could get back to winning ways in this less-competitive event. Kilbeggan winner in May has posted fine runs in defeat in the interim, lots to offer.
2	5 2nd (5) (16/1 +52%) Tom Mcgreevy	16 16/1(+52%)	(5) Tom Mcgreevy 16/1, Unreliable type. Tenth of 11 in handicap hurdle (25/1) at Bellewstown (16.8f, good) 40 days ago, refusing to settle. Others make more appeal. Goes well here and no surprise if connections had this mapped out for quite some time..
3	10 3rd (10) (6.5/1 +0%) Craic Eile	6.5 6.5/1(+0%)	(10) Craic Eile 6.5/1, C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. 22/1, creditable seventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (17f, good) 28 days ago. Not taken lightly. Both wins came here, latest seventh a small step in the right direction.
4	6 4th (6) (14/1 +13%) Clever Currency	14 14/1(+13%)	(6) Clever Currency 14/1, Eighth of 11 in handicap hurdle (18/1) at Cork (17f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Needs to bounce back. Folded tamely enough at Cork, more than cabaple when on song but needs best.
5th	4 5th (4) (40/1 -233%) Pro Bono	40 40/1(-233%)	(4) Pro Bono 40/1, Fifth of 6 in minor event hurdle (20/1) at Wexford (16.7f, good) 57 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time over jumps. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Needs to up his game. Maden winner struggled in novice company latest, should find this more suitable.
6th	2 6th (2) (9/1 -125%) Hearts Are Trumps	9 9/1(-125%)	(2) Hearts Are Trumps 9/1, 8/1, much improved when winning 15-runner handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (17f, good) 23 days ago. Remains with handicapping scope on old form and is liable to go well again. 6lb rise for recent win perhaps not as big a worry as inconsistency these days but feared.
7th	3 7th (3) (5.5/1 +8%) Red Ball Of Fire	5.5 5.5/1(+8%)	(3) Red Ball Of Fire 5.5/1, Latest win in hurdle at Sligo in July. Creditable sixth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Galway (16.5f, good to soft, 28/1) 15 days ago, not ideally placed. Not ruled out. Has done all of her winning at Sligo, ground probably went for her at Galway, claims.
8th	7 8th (7) (9/1 -50%) Dixie Flyer	9 9/1(-50%)	(7) Dixie Flyer 9/1, Creditable fifth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (17f, good, 11/1) 28 days ago. Claims if he can back up that performance. Course form a worry but shaped well at Killarney on reappearance and shaper now.
9th	8 9th (8) (3.33/1 +70%) Contrapposto	3.33 3.33/1(+70%)	(8) Contrapposto 3.33/1, 10/1, creditable second of 14 in handicap at Sligo (13.2f, good to soft) 8 days ago, conceding first run. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Mark looks fair and he's worthy of respect. Surprise winner at Cheltenham last November, largely campaigned on the flat in the interim.
10th	12 10th (12) (100/1 -52%) Milan Echo	100 100/1(-52%)	(12) Milan Echo 100/1, Fourteenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, good, 50/1), very slowly away. Off 12 months. Hard to make a strong case for. 7lb out of the handicap and appears to have a mountain to climb on this occasion.
11th	11 11th (11) (40/1 -60%) Mizuma	40 40/1(-60%)	(11) Mizuma 40/1, 66/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, tenth of 11 in novice chase at Ballinrobe (23f, good) on debut over fences. Off 12 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. Has work to do. Overall profile could do with some spicing up, far from juming off the page.

LTO Selection:

Dick Donohoe might be able to take this race for the second year running. Successful 12 months ago with Vischio, the Co Kilkenny handler now saddles CONTRAPPOSTO. The nine-year-old provided connections with a memorable win at Cheltenham in November and he is now reunited with Michael O'Sullivan for the first time since. Second on the level at Sligo recently, he looks well treated off his current mark of 102. Runner-up in the Galway Hurdle of 2020, Hearts Are Trumps is given second preference. Once rated 139, the likeable 10-year-old got back to winning ways at Ballinrobe recently and it'll come as no surprise if he manages to follow up. An ultra-consistent performer, Royal Eagle is sure to give a good account of herself off top-weight, while others for the shortlist are Red Ball Of Fire, dual C&D winner Craic Eile and the Henry de Bromhead-trained Dixie Flyer.

ROYAL EAGLE ran a cracker in a competitive handicap at the Galway Festival last time and, in this lesser race, she's fancied to resume winning ways from a 2 lb higher mark. Recent Ballinrobe winner Hearts Are Trumps is the main danger and Dixie Flyer can feature.

18:49 Tramore Handicap Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:00 Windsor Handicap (Class 3) 8f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (9/1 +10%) Just Bring It	9 9/1(+10%)	(10) Just Bring It 9/1, Off the mark at Kempton in March and shaped well in a valuable 3-y-o handicap at Haydock in May. Shade disappointing down in grade back there since but was left poorly placed and can't be written off after a break. Two good runs in 1m handicaps in May; below par last time and drawn widest.
2	7 2nd (7) (9/1 +36%) Farasi Lane	9 9/1(+36%)	(7) Farasi Lane 9/1, Second success of the year when edging ahead close home at Ascot in July. That form has been boosted since and latest effort (missed the break) at Goodwood is probably best excused, so he's no forlorn hope. Ignore latest start (heavy) and he comes right into it on his earlier 7f Ascot win.
3	8 3rd (8) (5/1 +64%) Ana Gold	5 5/1(+64%)	(8) Ana Gold 5/1, Better than ever on just second outing for current yard when winning a handicap over the extended 1m at Beverley in July but didn't really back it up at Newbury since. Others make more appeal. Won a Class 4 fillies' handicap last month; less good at Newbury latest; others stronger.
4	11 4th (11) (20/1 -82%) Sirjack Thomas	20 20/1(-82%)	(11) Sirjack Thomas 20/1, Latest win at the Curragh in May. 9/2, respectable fifth of 16 in handicap at Galway (8.4f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Finds himself in another competitive affair, but likely to give a good account. Inconsistent this year but form such as his Curragh win in May brings him right into it.
5th	1 5th (1) (6.5/1 +13%) Maywake	6.5 6.5/1(+13%)	(1) Maywake 6.5/1, Career best when winning 9-runner handicap (3/1) at Thirsk (7f, heavy) 12 days ago. Likeable type who makes plenty of appeal once more despite an 8-lb rise. Bolted up on soft at Thirsk 12 days ago (7f); stamina to prove but he's considered.
6th	4 6th (4) (6/1 +40%) Metabolt	6 6/1(+40%)	(4) Metabolt 6/1, Scored over C&D in June and shaped promisingly at Haydock next time. Lesser effort at Galway a fortnight ago but big player back on these shores. Progressive form hit rocks latest but at Galway Festival; could still be ahead of his mark.
7th	2 7th (2) (4/1 +38%) Chartwell House	4 4/1(+38%)	(2) Chartwell House 4/1, Didn't always look entirely straightforward at 2 yrs but there are no concerns in that regard on this season's evidence. Impressive from the front at Haydock in June and found only one too good there next time. Likely to go well once more. Improved showings over 7f at Haydock this summer; stamina to prove & yard relatively quiet.
8th	3 8th (3) (14/1 +30%) Stormbuster	14 14/1(+30%)	(3) Stormbuster 14/1, Won a novice over this trip last autumn but has been below form so far this term. Struggled this year but the handicapper is relenting; 2yo promise is not yet forgotten.
9th	12 9th (12) (40/1 -186%) Strongbowe	40 40/1(-186%)	(12) Strongbowe 40/1, Enhanced a good record at Carlisle when landing 5-runner handicap there in July and wasn't disgraced when fifth at York last time. Not completely dismissed. Running well at Carlisle this summer; may need more emphasis on stamina.
10th	9 10th (9) (7/1 -8%) Mobashr	7 7/1(-8%)	(9) Mobashr 7/1, In excellent form for his current yard since the hood went on, scoring at Doncaster in July placed both suubsequent starts, runner-up at Ascot last time. Another bold showing is on the cards. Comes here in good form but edging back up the weights and others look stronger.
11th	14 11th (14) (33/1 -106%) Kimifive	33 33/1(-106%)	(14) Kimifive 33/1, Gained his first win in over 3 years at Epsom last season. Has edged back to a reasonable mark while shaping better than the result this season, so not one to write off. Seemed to stay this far at Epsom latest but looks vulnerable at this level.
12th	13 12th (13) (28/1 +15%) Power Of Darkness	28 28/1(+15%)	(13) Power Of Darkness 28/1, Becoming well treated and took a step back in the right direction when fifth at Chepstow a week ago. Claims if he can build on that. Generally struggled last 13 months; down in the weights but easy enough to swerve.
13th	5 13th (5) (25/1 -79%) Shockwaves	25 25/1(-79%)	(5) Shockwaves 25/1, Created a good impression when making a winning return at Lingfield in May but has been a touch disappointing since. Easy winner (well backed) on his return; something to prove after two lesser efforts.

LTO Selection:

An emphatic winner over 7f on his most recent outing, an 8lb rise may not be enough to stop Maywake being in the mix upped in distance. However, CHARTWELL HOUSE is rated 5lb higher than the Thirsk winner but carries 1lb less, courtesy of his weight-for-age allowance, and he can get the better of Richard Fahey's inmate with that in mind. Mobashr is another to consider following a decent second over 7f at Ascot last month.

METABOLT was shaping up well prior to a lesser effort (with excuses) at the Galway festival last time and he's fancied to get back to winning ways for all that this is a competitive affair. Recent Thirsk winner Maywake is a danger and Mobashr is likely to go well.

He disappointed at Galway last time but METABOLT had been on the up before that and can win this from Metal Merchant.

19:00 Windsor Handicap (Class 3) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:05 Leopardstown Handicap 9f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	19 1st (19) (11/1 +45%) Kampala Beach	11 11/1(+45%)	(19) Kampala Beach 11/1, Respectable seventh of 16 in handicap (20/1) at this C&D (good) 35 days ago, not clear run. AW winner didn't get the clearest run over C&D last time; needs more.
2	9 2nd (9) (9/1 -29%) Final Check	9 9/1(-29%)	(9) Final Check 9/1, Lightly-raced winner. Career best when winning 14-runner handicap at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft, 15/2) 30 days ago, just holding on. Should remain very competitive up 6 lb. Won a Killarney handicap last time, all out; has to cope with a 4lb rise up to this trip.
3	4 3rd (4) (5/1 +9%) One Boss	5 5/1(+9%)	(4) One Boss 5/1, 11/2, creditable second of 9 in handicap at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft) 31 days ago. Not taken lightly. Similar races in defeat here and at Killarney, both over 1m; extra furlong should be fine.
4	5 4th (5) (3.5/1 +42%) Rockbury Lad	3.5 3.5/1(+42%)	(5) Rockbury Lad 3.5/1, Good third of 16 in handicap (11/2) at this C&D (good) 35 days ago. One to consider. Engaged 7.10 Gowran Wednesday. Good run over C&D last time; 3lb rise for that makes this tougher but a contender.
5th	1 5th (1) (3.5/1 +36%) Court Of Appeal	3.5 3.5/1(+36%)	(1) Court Of Appeal 3.5/1, C&D winner. 1 win from 2 runs this year. 13/2, creditable ninth of 22 in handicap at the Curragh (9f, good) 48 days ago. Can give a good account. C&D winner won a Navan handicap on comeback over 1m2f; solid last time off 1lb higher.
6th	11 6th (11) (20/1 -25%) Fairytale Princess	20 20/1(-25%)	(11) Fairytale Princess 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fifteenth of 16 in handicap at Naas (10.5f, soft, 22/1) 10 days ago. Has to return to her best but shorter trip on good ground should suit; tough draw.
7th	15 7th (15) (12/1 +52%) Get Set Jet	12 12/1(+52%)	(15) Get Set Jet 12/1, Eleventh of 17 in handicap (11/1) at Cork (10f, good) 20 days ago. Others more persuasive. Best run came over 1m on handicap debut here in June; needs to do more; tough draw.
8th	8 8th (8) (18/1 +10%) Slaney Tide	18 18/1(+10%)	(8) Slaney Tide 18/1, Winner at Naas in July. Below form eleventh of 18 in handicap (33/1) at Galway (12f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Back down in trip. Below form over further last twice; needs to get back to best but trip should suit.
9th	17 9th (17) (11/1 +21%) Alqabeela	11 11/1(+21%)	(17) Alqabeela 11/1, Below form eighth of 24 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, soft, 14/1) 10 days ago, slowly away. Significantly back up in trip. Trainer going well. Maiden after 20 starts over various trips and could run respectably but others preferred.
10th	6 10th (6) (7/1 +56%) Feature This	7 7/1(+56%)	(6) Feature This 7/1, Latest win at Dundalk in April. Below form eleventh of 18 in handicap (12/1) at Naas (8f, soft) 22 days ago. Difficult ask. Ran well over C&D on return but below form on soft at Naas since; back on a sound surface.
11th	18 11th (18) (22/1 -57%) Deuteronomy	22 22/1(-57%)	(18) Deuteronomy 22/1, Creditable seventh of 15 in handicap (20/1) at Killarney (8.2f, good) 29 days ago. Maiden after 12 starts is rated 45 and needs to find improvement from somewhere.
12th	16 12th (16) (66/1 -65%) Stone Crafter	66 66/1(-65%)	(16) Stone Crafter 66/1, 25/1, eleventh of 13 in handicap at Down Royal (12.8f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Down in trip. Blinkers on 1st time. Needs a couple of these to falter. Below best at Down Royal over 1m5f but this trip will suit better; blinkers; tough draw.
13th	7 13th (7) (40/1 -21%) Roman Palace	40 40/1(-21%)	(7) Roman Palace 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 22/1, last of 13 in handicap at Tipperary (7.4f, good) 43 days ago. Up in trip. Below form in a Tipperary handicap last time and has to improve for this longer trip.

LTO Selection:

The form of the race in which ONE BOSS finished fifth over a mile at this track in June has worked out well in the interim. The third horse went on to win at the Galway festival, while the seventh landed a tidy gamble on his next run. The Jessica Harrington-trained three-year-old also took a step forward, finishing second to a well handicapped filly at Killarney. The daughter of Saxon Warrior holds leading claims in what is undoubtedly a competitive contest. Final Check kept on nicely when fifth on her handicap debut, before improving to win when upped in trip on her latest start. The John O'Donoghue-trained three-year-old could well benefit from the additional furlong she encounters here. Course and distance winner Court Of Appeal is well drawn for one who tends to make the running.

Tony Martin's DRACO PULCHRAC has caught the eye on 2 of her 3 outings this year and gets the nod to resume winning ways. Last month's Killarney runner-up One Boss, last-time-out scorer Final Check and top weight Court of Appeal head the many possible dangers.

FEATURE THIS ran a fine race over C&D on comeback before finding the ground too soft last time. Her yard is in form.

19:05 Leopardstown Handicap 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:12 Ayr Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (6.5/1 -63%) Wreck It Ryley	6.5 6.5/1(-63%)	(3) Wreck It Ryley 6.5/1, 5/1, made the frame without being at his best when third of 7 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good to soft) 26 days ago, helping force pace until over 1f out. Back up in trip. Has to be taken seriously. Has a patchy record but he looks worth another try at this trip and is not ruled out.
2	2 2nd (2) (0.91/1 +55%) American Affair	0.91 0.91/1(+55%)	(2) American Affair 0.91/1, Winner at Wetherby in May. 7/2, returned to form when second of 8 in handicap at this C&D (heavy) 17 days ago, running on. The third that day has won since, and he could be ready to strike again. Chased home an improver who made all over C&D last time; dangerous if he can build on that.
3	4 3rd (4) (5/1 -11%) Vortigan	5 5/1(-11%)	(4) Vortigan 5/1, Maiden who has got back on track equipped with blinkers, again hitting the frame when third at this C&D (good) 10 days ago, no extra only late on. Visor the headgear of choice now. Third over C&D last week and has claims if he can find something extra in new headgear.
4	6 4th (6) (10/1 -43%) Labiqa	10 10/1(-43%)	(6) Labiqa 10/1, Made no impression when eighth of 10 in minor event (28/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 4 months ago. Makes handicap debut and couldn't be discounted given her pedigree. Unexposed handicap newcomer and needs checking in market with Hollie Doyle booked.
5th	5 5th (5) (4.5/1 +10%) Rwenearlytheredad	4.5 4.5/1(+10%)	(5) Rwenearlytheredad 4.5/1, Latest win at Doncaster in June. 14/1, ran respectably but not for the first time looked a bit of a tricky ride when fourth of 13 in handicap at Pontefract (6f, good) 27 days ago, hanging left final 1f. Up in trip. His progress has stalled in last two starts and he needs to find more at this new trip.

LTO Selection:

Not beaten far over C&D last time out, VORTIGAN has shown enough in recent starts to suggest that he can finally break the maiden at the 10th time of asking. Michael Dods' charge is narrowly preferred to the capable Rwenearlytheredad and American Affair, who bounced back to form with a strong runner-up effort over C&D last month. The unexposed Labiqa is another to note for market support on her handicap bow.

A tricky contest to unravel despite the small field but preference is for WRECK IT RYLEY, who made the frame without being at his best at Ripon last month and having dropped to a handy mark, Grant Tuer's charge is worth chancing trying 7f on turf for the first time. American Affair bounced back to form over C&D recently, so he heads up the dangers, ahead of sole filly Labiqa, who is an interesting runner sent handicapping given her pedigree.

This looks tricky but the vote goes to AMERICAN AFFAIR, who chased home an improver over C&D last time.

19:12 Ayr Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:19 Tramore Maiden Hurdle 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	3 1st (3) (1.5/1 +14%) Foxfire Glow	1.5 1.5/1(+14%)	(3) Foxfire Glow 1.5/1, Fair hurdler. Didn't need to be at best when winning 8-runner novice hurdle at Downpatrick (21.8f, good, 11/10) 35 days ago, readily. French recruit; Downpatrick maiden win was perfectly reassuring; no issue with this mark.
2	6 2nd (6) (5/1 +38%) Bynx	5 5/1(+38%)	(6) Bynx 5/1, Fair hurdler. Course winner. Winner in hurdle here in June. 40/1, bit below form eleventh of 18 in handicap hurdle at Galway (16.5f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Back up in trip. C&D winner in Tramore; poor at Cork; not especially reliable but latest more encouraging.
3	8 3rd (8) (3/1 +25%) Hidalgo Des Mottes	3 3/1(+25%)	(8) Hidalgo Des Mottes 3/1, Fair hurdler. Remains a maiden after 9 hurdle runs. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable fourth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Roscommon (23.6f, good to soft, 6/1) 9 days ago. Shortlist material. Really consistent, unlike most of these, but also anomalous in he's 0-12; has to go well.
4	7 4th (7) (8.5/1 +15%) No Fussing	8.5 8.5/1(+15%)	(7) No Fussing 8.5/1, Fair hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Thurles in March. Very good fourth of 18 in handicap hurdle (66/1) at Cork (18.7f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Stable in terrific form; much better at Cork last week at 66s and stayed on well; chance.
5th	2 5th (2) (33/1 -175%) Eve Moneypenny	33 33/1(-175%)	(2) Eve Moneypenny 33/1, Twice-raced winner over hurdles. Winner in hurdle at Punchestown in June. 14/1, sixth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (16.9f, good) 39 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Up in trip. Won at Punchestown; 14s, ran better than bare result at Sligo but market weakness noted.
6th	1 6th (1) (16/1 -146%) Mousey Brown	16 16/1(-146%)	(1) Mousey Brown 16/1, Fair hurdler. Latest win in hurdle at Wexford in June. Fourth of 7 in novice chase (15/2) at Kilbeggan (19f, soft) on debut over fences 27 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Likely to improve. Followed 2m4f Wexford bumper win with maiden success over bit farther under this rider.
7th	4 7th (4) (14/1 +0%) Thunder	14 14/1(+0%)	(4) Thunder 14/1, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. Course winner. Seventh of 8 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (17f, good, 8/1) 23 days ago. Back up in trip. Booking of O'Keeffe a plus. Uphill task. Form of easy C&D win reads well given form of runner-up since; 8s, flopped at Ballinrobe.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (9/1 +10%) Katou	9 9/1(+10%)	(5) Katou 9/1, Won a course maiden on hurdle debut in June. Has disappointed twice since so needs a return to this place to help spark a revival. Beat subsequent winner here, wheels came off since; hood adds to the quandary up in trip.

LTO Selection:

None of the eight can be safely ruled out. Katou and Thunder both disappointed in the same race at Ballinrobe and have a bit to prove, with the Willie Mullins-trained former fitted with a hood for the first time now. Foxfire Glow made the breakthrough when stepping up in trip at Downpatrick and he'll be well fancied to follow up. For a selection, it might be worth taking a chance on NO FUSSING. Successful at Thurles in March, she came home strongly to finish fourth of 18 at Cork recently and, back up in trip now, she should give a good account of herself, with David Doyle claiming a valuable 7lb. Mousey Brown will also be ridden by a 7lb claimer, with Michael Molloy getting the leg up. Twice successful at Wexford, the six-year-old is a leading contender. Eve Moneypenny should appreciate going back out in trip, while Hidalgo Des Mottes certainly wouldn't be winning out of turn. Bynx, who won here in June, completes the line-up and she will need to improve on recent efforts if she is to feature.

HIDALGO DES MOTTES remains a maiden but he arrives on the back of some good runs in handicaps and might be able to break his duck in receipt of weight from all his opponents. Gordon Elliott's Downpatrick scorer Foxfire Glow is second choice ahead of Mousey Brown.

19:19 Tramore Maiden Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	12 1st (12) (2.25/1 +25%) Gallant Lion	2.25 2.25/1(+25%)	(12) Gallant Lion 2.25/1, Upwardly-mobile gelding arrives seeking a 4-timer, his third successive win coming at Sandown (10f, good to soft, 3/1) 22 days ago. Form of that event and previous Newbury success (second and fifth both winners nex time) looks strong and he's likely got even more to offer here. Progressive 3yo who has won his last three and there's lots to like about his chance.
2	3 2nd (3) (8.5/1 +39%) The Whipmaster	8.5 8.5/1(+39%)	(3) The Whipmaster 8.5/1, Improved last season, completing 4-timer in the first half of the year. Took advantage of a falling mark when also scoring at Windsor in June but both subsequent outings have been underwhelming and others are more convincing at present. 3-time course winner, the latest in June, but well beaten the last twice (including C&D).
3	8 3rd (8) (4.5/1 -13%) Fulfilled	4.5 4.5/1(-13%)	(8) Fulfilled 4.5/1, Progressive son of Ulysses who made it 2 wins from 3 starts for the campaign under a confident hands-and-heels ride at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm) 54 days ago. Likely that there's better still to come and he's highly respected from 5 lb higher mark. Has won two of his last three starts and this progressive 4yo has strong claims once more.
4	1 4th (1) (7.5/1 +46%) Stay Well	7.5 7.5/1(+46%)	(1) Stay Well 7.5/1, Returned to form back on AW when third at Kempton (12f) in June and didn't shape too badly when down the field in Duke of Edinburgh at Royal Ascot on next start, his effort made earlier than ideal. Predictably failed to stay over 2m at Newbury last time and wouldn't be fully ruled out back in trip. Well beaten the last twice but he's back down in trip/grade today and is not ruled out.
5th	9 5th (9) (10/1 -25%) Wynter Wildes	10 10/1(-25%)	(9) Wynter Wildes 10/1, Supplemented June's Haydock success with a career-best victory in 7-runner handicap (14/1) at Newcastle (12.4f) 19 days ago. Effectively 8 lb higher here with Shepherd replacing claimer but looks capable off giving another good account. AW win three weeks ago; also scored on turf in June but needs a grass career best today.
6th	10 6th (10) (22/1 +12%) Noble Masquerade	22 22/1(+12%)	(10) Noble Masquerade 22/1, Dual winner over this C&D but hasn't scored since landing the second of those victories in April 2022 and has to shrug off a poor performance at Sandown last time. Has something to find with blinkers reapplied. Something to prove regarding current form but this two-time C&D winner isn't written off.
7th	11 7th (11) (33/1 -32%) Bollin Margaret	33 33/1(-32%)	(11) Bollin Margaret 33/1, Justified strong support to notch her second win of the season at Pontefract last month before finding the heavy against her when attempting to defy a penalty at Thirsk. This is stronger company than she usually keeps, though, and others are preferred. Two wins this year but she may be vulnerable off her current mark in this competitive race.
8th	7 8th (7) (20/1 -25%) Phantasy Mac	20 20/1(-25%)	(7) Phantasy Mac 20/1, Improver in handicaps last year, bagging fifth career victory on final start at Kempton (1m) in October. Placed 3 times on AW before finding good spell coming to halt at York (7.9f, good) 20 days ago. Markedly up in trip. Untested at the trip but the return of cheekpieces could help and she's not ruled out.
9th	2 9th (2) (33/1 -65%) Dark Pine	33 33/1(-65%)	(2) Dark Pine 33/1, Winless since 2021 but went close at Chester in May. Hasn't landed a blow in 3 outings since, though, and he needs a couple to falter despite reapplication of blinkers. Went close at Chester in May and now 2lb lower, but below best on his three runs since.
10th	6 10th (6) (12/1 +0%) Furzig	12 12/1(+0%)	(6) Furzig 12/1, Capitalised on drop in weights when landing back-to-back Catterick handicaps (12f) last autumn. Similar form in defeat both outings this season, running creditably when fifth of 11 in handicap at Yarmouth (14.1f, good to soft) 21 days ago, but others perhaps possess greater scope for progress. Reappeared with creditable third at York; steady pace against him at Yarmouth last time.
11th	4 11th (4) (4.5/1 +68%) Tuxedo Junction	4.5 4.5/1(+68%)	(4) Tuxedo Junction 4.5/1, Placed 3 times from 5 starts this season and shaped as if still in good heart when sixth of 11 in handicap at Sandown (10f, soft) 21 days ago, doing too much too soon on the front end. Frame claims again. Below par last time but each-way claims judged on earlier form (including here).

LTO Selection:

Similar to his jockey Saffie Osborne, GALLANT LION can do little wrong at present and the step up in trip may eke out further improvement as he looks to bring up the four-timer. A comfortable winner at Lingfield latest, Fulfilled can give him the most to think about, while Graignes, who could not have done it any easier at Kempton in June, is noted too. The Whipmaster and Wynter Wildes have the form to get involved as well.

GALLANT LION is improving at a rate that the handicapper hasn't been able to keep up with and, receiving weight all round here, Tony Carroll's progressive 3-y-o is fancied to extend his winning streak to 4 in a row. The similarly progressive Fulfilled was an easy winner at Lingfield last time and rates as a serious threat, whilst last-time-out winners Wynter Wildes and Graignes also make appeal in a competitive heat.

The progressive 3yo GALLANT LION has won on his last three starts and is taken to land the four-timer. Fulfilled is second choice.

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

19:35 Leopardstown Handicap 9f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (10/1 +60%) Celebrating Ethel	10 10/1(+60%)	(1) Celebrating Ethel 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap (12/1) at Ballinrobe (9.4f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Decent effort on handicap debut at Ballinrobe last time and should have improved from that.
2	8 2nd (8) (4.5/1 +50%) Morning Approach	4.5 4.5/1(+50%)	(8) Morning Approach 4.5/1, Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 13/2, respectable seventh of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (8f) 2 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Third on soft ground at Naas before beaten 3l in the 4.10 at Dundalk Tuesday.
3	10 3rd (10) (14/1 +0%) Portreath	14 14/1(+0%)	(10) Portreath 14/1, Fifth of 8 in handicap at Ballinrobe (9.4f, good to soft, 9/2) 24 days ago. Not taken lightly. Below form at Ballinrobe last time; 1lb lower but has to bounce back.
4	16 4th (16) (14/1 +13%) Smaoineamh Sile	14 14/1(+13%)	(16) Smaoineamh Sile 14/1, C&D winner. 7½ lengths twelfth of 16 to Rampage in handicap at this C&D (good, 11/1) 35 days ago, met some trouble. Won back-to-back C&D events last summer; attractive mark but needs a return to form.
5th	13 5th (13) (18/1 -13%) Union Flag	18 18/1(-13%)	(13) Union Flag 18/1, 18/5, fourteenth of 16 in handicap at this course (12.8f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Down in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter. Beaten a long way over 1m5f on soft here last time; good ground today will suit.
6th	4 6th (4) (33/1 +18%) Highland King	33 33/1(+18%)	(4) Highland King 33/1, 33/1, fourteenth of 18 in handicap at Galway (8.6f, soft) 16 days ago. Best effort when second over C&D a year ago; unsuited by soft ground last twice; squeak.
7th	12 7th (12) (7/1 -27%) Givemefive	7 7/1(-27%)	(12) Givemefive 7/1, 7/2, good second of 17 in handicap at Cork (10f, good) 20 days ago. Can make presence felt. Caught late on after going clear over 1m2f at Cork last time; drop in trip will suit.
8th	9 8th (9) (8.5/1 -21%) Velvet And Vine	8.5 8.5/1(-21%)	(9) Velvet And Vine 8.5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 17 in maiden at this course (10f, good to soft, 11/2) 28 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Makes handicap debut. Remains with potential. Solid runs in three maidens from 1m-1m2f and respected on handicap debut.
9th	11 9th (11) (5/1 -25%) Rampage	5 5/1(-25%)	(11) Rampage 5/1, Didn't need to improve to win 16-runner handicap (4/1) at this C&D (good) 35 days ago, digging deep. Enters calculations. Got off the mark over C&D last time; a 7lb rise makes this tougher; good claimer helps.
10th	5 10th (5) (16/1 +36%) Mads Black Eights	16 16/1(+36%)	(5) Mads Black Eights 16/1, C&D winner. 18/1, creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at Down Royal (10.3f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Won a division of this race last year when drawn 15; not beaten far on comeback run.
11th	3 11th (3) (28/1 -40%) Qasbaz	28 28/1(-40%)	(3) Qasbaz 28/1, Latest win at Navan in July. 4/1, last of 9 in handicap at Ballinrobe (9.4f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Won over 1m2f at Navan last month; failed to handle the track when poor at Ballinrobe.
12th	6 12th (6) (6/1 +8%) Dutch Glory	6 6/1(+8%)	(6) Dutch Glory 6/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Listowel in June. Good third of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (8f, 11/4) 36 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Won over 1m at Listowel; fine third back on AW last time and is likely to run well again.
13th	14 13th (14) (14/1 +44%) Blenheim Lad	14 14/1(+44%)	(14) Blenheim Lad 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Twelfth of 16 in handicap (8/1) at Roscommon (12f, good to soft) 87 days ago. Down in trip. Difficult ask. Well beaten on handicap debut over 1m4f at Roscommon; gelded since.
14th	7 14th (7) (125/1 -279%) Drakensberg	125 125/1(-279%)	(7) Drakensberg 125/1, Course winner. Fifteenth of 17 in handicap (100/1) at Naas (8f, soft) 22 days ago. Others more persuasive. Returned from a long absence this term but has been well beaten three times.
15th	17 15th (17) (22/1 +12%) Lofoten	22 22/1(+12%)	(17) Lofoten 22/1, Eleventh of 17 in handicap (18/1) at Naas (8f, soft) 22 days ago, slowly away. Has been soundly beaten on last three runs and doesn't make a lot of appeal.
16th	2 16th (2) (12/1 +14%) Giselles Ausie	12 12/1(+14%)	(2) Giselles Ausie 12/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Tongue strap on for 1st time, twelfth of 14 in handicap (10/1) at Roscommon (10f, good to soft) 44 days ago. Chance on old form. No win since 2021; dropping in the handicap but still has to improve upon recent runs.
17th	20 17th (20) (25/1 -14%) Mary Makebelieve	25 25/1(-14%)	(20) Mary Makebelieve 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1, bit below form eighth of 17 in handicap at Cork (10f, good) 20 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Some promise in her handicap debut at Cork over 1m2f last time; senior rider stays aboard.
18th	21 18th (21) (150/1 -127%) Perfect Bliss	150 150/1(-127%)	(21) Perfect Bliss 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, last of 10 in maiden at Listowel (8f, good to soft) 75 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Showed some ability on the first of three maiden runs; not much appeal on handicap debut.

LTO Selection:

The form of the race RAMPAGE won over course and distance last month received a significant boost when the runner-up was successful at Galway on his next start. The Tom McCourt-trained four-year-old had been running consistently prior to getting his head in front, so there may well be further improvement to come from the son of New Bay. The Johnny Murtagh-trained Givemefive has found his level since switching to handicaps of late, reaching the frame on his latest three starts. Although drawn out wide, the three-year-old looks one of the more likely winners. Dual winner Dutch Glory has yet to race over this distance but improved when stepped up to a mile this year. Her style of running suggests that the filly will have no issues with an additional furlong.

MORNING APPROACH seems to be building up to something, again shaping better than the result suggests under disadvantageous tactics when seventh at Dundalk on Tuesday, and she's worth another chance if this doesn't come too soon. Dutch Glory has thrived in her second season and she might have been chasing the hat-trick here if having a bit of luck at Dundalk. Givemefive is a steadily progressive 3-y-o who completes the shortlist.

A flyer is taken on HIGHLAND KING, who went close over C&D a year ago and was unsuited by soft ground the last twice.

19:35 Leopardstown Handicap 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:42 Ayr Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (8/1 +11%) Abduction	8 8/1(+11%)	(1) Abduction 8/1, C&D winner. 25/1, placed 3 times without winning this year but had no excuses when only twelfth of 15 in handicap at York (6f, good) 19 days ago. Back up in trip. Others more persuasive. Dual C&D winner; hasn't been at best of late; looks yard second string on jockey bookings.
2	3 2nd (3) (2.25/1 +10%) Judgment Call	2.25 2.25/1(+10%)	(3) Judgment Call 2.25/1, C&D winner. 7/2, seen to maximum effect from the front when winning 10-runner handicap at Musselburgh (7.2f, good) 6 days ago, readily. Carries penalty. Shortlist material, though likely to face more competition for the lead this time. Career-best effort when bolting up at Musselburgh last week; 3lb well in under penalty.
3	2 3rd (2) (4.5/1 -29%) Ascot Adventure	4.5 4.5/1(-29%)	(2) Ascot Adventure 4.5/1, Has worked his way back to form since joining this yard, again running well when third of 17 in handicap (9/2) at York (7f, good) 20 days ago. Respected with cheekpieces back on. On a losing run but running well of late and should go well in refitted cheekpieces.
4	5 4th (5) (9/1 -170%) Novak	9 9/1(-170%)	(5) Novak 9/1, 3 wins from 9 runs this year. 7/2, improved again when completing hat-trick 9-runner handicap at this course (6f, firm) 54 days ago. Back up in trip. Progressing well recently and should give bold show in bid for 4-timer. Back after a short break but has been in fine form and bids for the four-timer.
5th	7 5th (7) (5/1 +58%) Alpine Sierra	5 5/1(+58%)	(7) Alpine Sierra 5/1, Course winner. Latest win here in June. Below form 8½ lengths sixth of 10 to Judgment Call in handicap (7/1) at Musselburgh (7.2f, good) 6 days ago. Not operating at his best at present and needs to bounce back. Best efforts for this trainer this season have been at this venue; may do better back here.
6th	4 6th (4) (18/1 -50%) Barging Thru	18 18/1(-50%)	(4) Barging Thru 18/1, Latest win at Chelmsford City in March. Seventh of 8 in handicap at Epsom (7f, good to firm, 11/1) 28 days ago. Seems a more reliable proposition on AW and others are preferred. Yet to win on turf but Ayr should suit better than Brighton/Epsom on last two turf runs.
7th	6 7th (6) (3.5/1 +30%) Outrun The Storm	3.5 3.5/1(+30%)	(6) Outrun The Storm 3.5/1, Course winner. Notched first win of the year at Newmarket last month before running a respectable second of 9 in handicap there (7f, good to firm, 4/1) 13 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Back to winning ways at Newmarket penultimate start and good run there last time; claims.
8th	8 8th (8) (150/1 -50%) Maraakiz	150 150/1(-50%)	(8) Maraakiz 150/1, Fair 7f winner for William Haggas but showed nothing after 2 years off when seventh of 8 in handicap (100/1) at this C&D (heavy) 17 days ago. Can't be fancied. Useful at best for William Haggas but well beaten so far for current trainer; no appeal.

LTO Selection:

NOVAK secured a staying-on victory over 6f at this track in June and the nature of that win left a strong impression that he can land a four-timer now returned to 7f. Although he is now rated 3lb higher for that latest success, he remains on an upward curve and there could be more to come. Judgment Call has to shoulder a 5lb penalty following a facile win at Musselburgh earlier this month but is still feared most, ahead of Ascot Adventure.

NOVAK is in the form of his life and Iain Jardine's gelding is fancied to gain his fourth consecutive success after a 3 lb rise. Judgment Call had plenty go his way when winning at Musselburgh on Friday but can't be discounted under a penalty, whilst Ascot Adventure again ran well in a big-field York handicap last time and holds sound place claims.

An open handicap in which ASCOT ADVENTURE should give a good account. He's slipped to a handy mark and should get a good tow.

19:42 Ayr Handicap (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:49 Tramore Handicap Hurdle 20f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	12 1st (12) (4.5/1 +25%) Mr Social	4.5 4.5/1(+25%)	(12) Mr Social 4.5/1, Good fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Downpatrick (21.8f, good) 35 days ago, going with enthusiasm. Has good chance on form. Step in right direction when fourth at Downpatrick and that form is really solid; chance.
2	3 2nd (3) (3.5/1 +13%) Hard Target	3.5 3.5/1(+13%)	(3) Hard Target 3.5/1, Good second of 16 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (20f, good, 15/2) 28 days ago, clear of rest. Arrives in excellent form and could gain a deserved success. Stable having good spell and so is 6yo; form rock-solid and deserves another win (1-17).
3	5 3rd (5) (25/1 +11%) Toor Moon	25 25/1(+11%)	(5) Toor Moon 25/1, 12/1, thirteenth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Cork (16.9f, good to soft) 34 days ago. Back up in trip. Hard to make a case for. Hard to make a strong case on last two runs, having been promising initially in maidens.
4	4 4th (4) (4/1 -14%) Ranger Billy	4 4/1(-14%)	(4) Ranger Billy 4/1, Winner in hurdle at Kilbeggan in June. Creditable second of 17 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (22f, soft, 13/2) 21 days ago, no match for winner. Merits consideration. Recent second, well-fancied winner allayed concerns handicapper had him; strong traveller.
5th	1 5th (1) (33/1 -50%) Blue In The West	33 33/1(-50%)	(1) Blue In The West 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 40/1, twelfth of 18 in novice hurdle at Cork (16.9f, good to soft) 34 days ago. Point winner who might get back on track now upped in trip for handicap bow. Punchestown seventh, hurdling debut suggested he had a future; yard 2-53 last five seasons.
6th	16 6th (16) (8.5/1 +29%) Rossies Tara	8.5 8.5/1(+29%)	(16) Rossies Tara 8.5/1, 22/1, creditable eighth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (20f, good) 28 days ago. Should strip fitter for that return and can't be discounted. Stable in form; held in eight both runs this season but chance on last year's best form.
7th	13 7th (13) (16/1 -33%) Rebel Ruler	16 16/1(-33%)	(13) Rebel Ruler 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving David Kenneth Budds when fourth of 14 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Roscommon (23.9f, good to soft) 38 days ago. Needs to improve. Faded out of Roscommon event (3m) on stable debut at 16s but that was quite encouraging.
8th	15 8th (15) (20/1 +50%) Mooney Boy	20 20/1(+50%)	(15) Mooney Boy 20/1, 33/1, seventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (19.9f, good) 39 days ago. Unlikely to be involved. Stable form encouraging; Sligo run bit better last month; might be gradually progressive.
9th	11 9th (11) (10/1 +70%) Stellar Symphony	10 10/1(+70%)	(11) Stellar Symphony 10/1, 18/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, ninth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.1f, good) 79 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Edmond Kent. Tongue strap back on. Worth monitoring in the betting. Switched from yard 2-38 last five seasons to trainer with 9pc hit-rate last five seasons.
10th	2 10th (2) (11/1 +31%) North Of Nashville	11 11/1(+31%)	(2) North Of Nashville 11/1, 16/1, ninth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (25.4f, good) 39 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Needs headgear to perk her up. Handicap debutante when did not get extended 3m at Sligo; there was merit in that.
11th	10 11th (10) (7.5/1 +25%) Hockworthy Flyer	7.5 7.5/1(+25%)	(10) Hockworthy Flyer 7.5/1, Remains a maiden after 18 NH runs. Below form seventh of 18 in novice hurdle (150/1) at Galway (16.8f, soft) 12 days ago. Could bounce back with tongue strap refitted. Limited mare but Downpatrick placed runs earlier this season bring her into it; can lead.
12th	7 12th (7) (66/1 -164%) Victory Star	66 66/1(-164%)	(7) Victory Star 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Tenth of 12 in novice hurdle at Bellewstown (16.8f, good, 150/1) 40 days ago. Up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Something to prove but still warrants a market check. Won on AW in Britain; series of shockers since going hurdling, not a natural.
13th	6 13th (6) (22/1 -38%) U Asking Me	22 22/1(-38%)	(6) U Asking Me 22/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 16 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (18f, soft, 80/1) 27 days ago. Point winner who could up his game now switched to handicaps. Winning pointer quiet in maidens but yard always respected here; it also runs Ranger Billy.
14th	9 14th (9) (50/1 -79%) Sweet Bonnie	50 50/1(-79%)	(9) Sweet Bonnie 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Pulled up in novice hurdle at Wexford (20.4f, good, 125/1) 57 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Worth a market check starting out in handicaps. Local runner hard to make a case for now handicapping; cheekpieces.
15th	8 15th (8) (66/1 -32%) Danegeld	66 66/1(-32%)	(8) Danegeld 66/1, Tenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (19.1f, soft, 80/1) 98 days ago. Others preferred. Wins spaced between 2015 and 2022; out of sorts since the latter.
14	14 \|PU\| (14) (18/1 +10%) Corrigaleen	18 18/1(+10%)	(14) Corrigaleen 18/1, Remains a maiden after 18 NH runs. 10/1, sixth of 14 in handicap chase at Kilbeggan (19f, soft) 27 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Others preferred. Neither her runs were bad in July but safely held on Downpatrick running behind Mr Social.

LTO Selection:

MR SOCIAL is the suggestion in this competitive affair. The Getaway five-year-old ran his best race to date at Downpatrick last month and while he led over the last, he ultimately had to settle for fourth. Dropping slightly in trip now and with Mark McDonagh claiming a valuable 5lb, he should go close. Ranger Billy and Hard Target are two leading contenders, with the latter placed on his last three outings. Beaten by just half a length on his most recent start at Killarney, the Harry Kelly-trained bay certainly wouldn't be winning out of turn. Danny Mullins is an interesting jockey booking on the locally-trained Sweet Bonnie. While she hasn't shown much to date, she makes her debut in handicap company and is fitted with cheekpieces for the first time. Fellow handicap debutant Blue In The West has a point-to-point win to his name and is a brother to Supremely West, who won a bumper here in December before going on to win two more in the UK.

HARD TARGET has been running well for a while and was clear of the remainder when second at Killarney last month, so he gets the marginal vote over Ranger Billy, who also arrives in good order. Mr Social should benefit from the slight drop in trip, so he's another one to consider.

A lovely race for an each-way bet with solid propositions like Hard Target and Ranger Billy taking on an improver in MR SOCIAL

19:49 Tramore Handicap Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:00 Windsor Handicap (Class 2) 10f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (4.5/1 +44%) Spirit Dancer	4.5 4.5/1(+44%)	(1) Spirit Dancer 4.5/1, Goes well at York and, following a respectable effort in the John Smith's Cup, won the same handicap for the second year running with a ready success there (10.2f) 20 days ago. Now up to a career-high mark but he can give another good account. Reliable 1m2f specialist whose win at York three weeks ago represented career-best form.
2	13 2nd (13) (4.5/1 -13%) Tiffany	4.5 4.5/1(-13%)	(13) Tiffany 4.5/1, Made a winning handicap debut at this C&D on her penultimate outing and improved again when completing the hat-trick at Newcastle 19 days ago. Well on top at the finish last time and she can take the step up in grade in her stride. Goes for four-timer off another 9lb higher in a hot race but with more improvement in her.
3	7 3rd (7) (8/1 +33%) Tregony	8 8/1(+33%)	(7) Tregony 8/1, Took her record on all-weather to 4 wins from 6 starts when successful at Newcastle (10.2f) on her final outing last year. Shaped encouragingly on return when fourth at Beverley in June, but went backwards from that effort at Sandown last time. Needs to resume her progress. Not so good last time and needs overall improvement given the depth of today's opposition.
4	8 4th (8) (14/1 -56%) Dream Harder	14 14/1(-56%)	(8) Dream Harder 14/1, Has won 5 times since joining his current yard last winter, wasting no time getting back to form with a first success on turf at Chester (11.3f) last month. Up in grade but he can give his running once more. Better than ever at Chester (1m3f, soft) five weeks ago for first turf win; up another 5lb.
5th	2 5th (2) (16/1 -60%) Teumessias Fox	16 16/1(-60%)	(2) Teumessias Fox 16/1, Much improved back from a gelding operation this spring, winning 12f handicaps at Kempton and Newmarket. Below-par efforts next 2 starts but back on track when fourth of 7 in Glorious Stakes at Goodwood, left with a lot to do. Interesting with cheekpieces on first time. Player if back to spring 1m4f form; first 1m2f run since May 2022 and headgear first time.
6th	5 6th (5) (5/1 +44%) Star Harbour	5 5/1(+44%)	(5) Star Harbour 5/1, Back up in trip, produced a career best when getting back to winning ways in Racing League event at Chepstow (10f) a week ago, keeping on well. Carries a penalty but he's shortlisted with a good-value claimer now on board. Never better than when winning a 1m2f Racing League contest at Chepstow last week.
7th	9 7th (9) (28/1 -75%) Mostawaa	28 28/1(-75%)	(9) Mostawaa 28/1, Capitalised on much-reduced mark at Brighton (1m) in May and has backed up that effort both starts since, again showing a good attitude when completing his hat-trick at Carlisle (7.8f) 50 days ago. Goes back up in grade/trip, but remains on a workable mark based on old form. On a roll but has had seven goes at 1m2f (latest last September) and not been at his best.
8th	11 8th (11) (4/1 +38%) Reach	4 4/1(+38%)	(11) Reach 4/1, Shaped well at York in May and built on that effort when scoring readily at Nottingham (10.2f) the following month. Had plenty to spare when defying a penalty at Beverley (9.9f) a week later, so she's not taken lightly in her hat-trick bid. Up another 6lb and over two months off but there was a lot to like about last two displays.
9th	12 9th (12) (33/1 -65%) Pledge Of Honour	33 33/1(-65%)	(12) Pledge Of Honour 33/1, Won 4 times in 2022 and has made the frame 3 times this season, runner-up at Doncaster and York in June before faring of those held up when fourth of 9 in handicap at Ascot (10f) in July. However, never threatened at Chepstow last time, so has work to do upped in class. Needs to be in peak form and he failed to shine on his three previous visits to this track.
10th	6 10th (6) (20/1 +39%) Marie's Diamond	20 20/1(+39%)	(6) Marie's Diamond 20/1, It's now 28 runs since his last win in 2021 but showed that he still retains plenty of dash when runner-up in handicap at York (10.2f) in May. However, has finished down the field both starts since, well held in John Smith's Cup at the same C&D last time. No win since July 2021; clear pick of his 2023 efforts when beaten a neck at York in May.
11th	4 11th (4) (11/1 -69%) Cumulonimbus	11 11/1(-69%)	(4) Cumulonimbus 11/1, Has continued his progress with cheekpieces applied this year, winning 3 of his last 4 starts. Gained a victory in the Racing League when making all at Yarmouth (10.1f) 3 weeks ago and he can make another bold bid in his current form. Made all in three of four starts with cheekpieces; it's hard to rule out further progress.
12th	10 12th (10) (25/1 -25%) The City's Phantom	25 25/1(-25%)	(10) The City's Phantom 25/1, Built up an excellent record when fresh (all 3 career victories at Yarmouth) but this time he stepped up markedly on his reappearance when third at Epsom (10.1f) in re-fitted cheekpieces in June. However, he had the run of the race last time, so will need to find more. Third at Epsom on Oaks day was creditable; likely to find this race a bit too competitive.

LTO Selection:

A difficult puzzle to solve, with slight preference for the progressive REACH, who has been a taking winner on her last two starts and may not have reached her ceiling of ability just yet. The admirable Cumulonimbus won a similar contest to this at Yarmouth and must be considered, along with Spirit Dancer, who won really well at York last time. Irish raider Star Harbour is entitled to be thereabouts, as well as the in-form Mostawaa.

TIFFANY has shown improved form this year, well on top at the finish when completing her hat-trick at Newcastle last time, and she can score again with further progress still to come. Sir Mark Prescott's 3-y-o is taken to get the better of Reach, who isn't taken lightly having won her last 2 starts, with Star Harbour completing the shortlist.

This is fiercely competitive but REACH looks set for better still in her hat-trick bid. She gets the vote ahead of Spirit Dancer.

20:00 Windsor Handicap (Class 2) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:05 Leopardstown Handicap 15f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	2 1st (2) (2/1 -14%) Barnacullia	2 2/1(-14%)	(2) Barnacullia 2/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Useful winner at 18f in chases. Very good second of 12 in handicap chase (11/2) at Galway (18.2f, soft) 11 days ago, clear of rest. Expected to be bang there. Second over fences at Galway last time after being a bit below his best on the Flat there.
2	5 2nd (5) (16/1 +20%) Kings Prince	16 16/1(+20%)	(5) Kings Prince 16/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. Seventh of 8 in claimer at Dundalk (7f, 16/1), unsuited by drop in trip. Off 139 days. Significantly up in trip. Chance if rediscovering old form. Regressive on his last number of starts and not easy to fancy.
3	8 3rd (8) (12/1 +64%) Futurum Regem	12 12/1(+64%)	(8) Futurum Regem 12/1, 250/1, tailed-off eighth of 9 to Home By The Lee in Lismullen Hurdle at Navan (20f, soft). Off 9 months. Modest on the Flat, below form on last Flat outing. Maiden on the Flat and doesn't make much appeal from 5lb out of the handicap.
4	7 4th (7) (14/1 +65%) Television	14 14/1(+65%)	(7) Television 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. 11/1, brought down in novice hurdle at Downpatrick (18.8f, good). Off 11 months. Significantly up in trip. Returning from a long absence and will need to be tuned up to score.
5th	1 5th (1) (1.5/1 +14%) No Thanks	1.5 1.5/1(+14%)	(1) No Thanks 1.5/1, Improved on recent efforts to win 16-runner handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.8f, good, 8/1) 3 days ago, responding well. Fairly useful on the Flat, creditable on last Flat outing. Decent Flat run at Galway and won over hurdles at Ballinrobe since; major player.
6th	4 6th (4) (25/1 -25%) Dark Voyager	25 25/1(-25%)	(4) Dark Voyager 25/1, Eighteenth of 19 in handicap (66/1) at Galway (16.5f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Well below his best in three starts for this yard and isn't easy to fancy.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (4.5/1 -13%) Abraham	4.5 4.5/1(-13%)	(6) Abraham 4.5/1, One win from 27 Flat runs. Eleven runs since last win in 2017. Good fourth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (good, 28/1) 63 days ago, never nearer. Every chance. NH winner has run well in defeat at this course, including last time out; one to consider.

LTO Selection:

BARNACULLIA, who was second over fences at Galway last week, is well handicapped on the level. The six-year-old caught the eye in three quick maiden runs in recent weeks, before staying on nicely when fifth on his handicap debut. The Michael Mulvany-trained gelding has been found a nice opportunity to open his account on the flat. No Thanks returned to winning ways when making most of the running over hurdles at Ballinrobe on Monday. Although rated almost a stone below Barnacullia under National Hunt rules, the Matthew Smith-trained gelding is arguably a stronger traveller in his races, so will be better suited to this small field. Abraham, who shaped well when fourth over course and distance last time, has the assistance of Elliot Ohgren, one of the better riders in this race.

BARNACULLIA is better known as a useful chaser but this looks a good opportunity for him to open his account on the Flat. No Thanks arrives on the back of a win over hurdles on Monday, while the veteran Abraham turned in his best effort of the season when fourth over C&D 9 weeks ago.

BARNACULLIA ran a cracker over fences at Galway after not getting the clearest of trips on the Flat there on his previous start.

20:05 Leopardstown Handicap 15f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (22/1 +21%) Shifter	22 22/1(+21%)	(4) Shifter 22/1, First run since leaving Stuart Williams when below form sixth of 10 in handicap (28/1) at Newcastle (8f) 19 days ago. Others make more appeal. Inconsistent type with a record of 1-10 and was beaten 10l on her stable debut last month.
2	3 2nd (3) (2.5/1 +38%) Hostelry	2.5 2.5/1(+38%)	(3) Hostelry 2.5/1, C&D winner. 7/2, good second of 6 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, good to soft) 7 days ago. Merits plenty of respect. Won here in May and has form figures of 323342 since; should make another bold bid.
3	7 3rd (7) (4/1 +64%) Turbo Command	4 4/1(+64%)	(7) Turbo Command 4/1, Latest win at Southwell in April. 10/3, creditable neck second of 8 to Retirement Beckons in minor event at this C&D (good) 10 days ago, sticking to task. Not discounted. Engaged 3.45 Beverley Wednesday. Went close behind Retirement Beckons over C&D last week; non-runner at Beverley Wednesday.
4	5 4th (5) (6/1 +25%) Chinese Spirit	6 6/1(+25%)	(5) Chinese Spirit 6/1, C&D winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Musselburgh (9f, good, 7/1) 6 days ago. Plenty of good efforts this season but his form has cooled in last two runs.
5th	6 5th (6) (6.5/1 +35%) Retirement Beckons	6.5 6.5/1(+35%)	(6) Retirement Beckons 6.5/1, 4-time C&D winner. 10/3, won 8-runner minor event at this C&D (good) 10 days ago by neck from Turbo Command. Carries penalty. Looks vulnerable in this more competitive affair. Two C&D wins this season and latest was last week; respected under a penalty.
1	1 \|U\| (1) (2.25/1 +55%) Fifty Sent	2.25 2.25/1(+55%)	(1) Fifty Sent 2.25/1, Winner at Newcastle in May. Eighth of 12 in handicap at Musselburgh (9f, good, 9/2) 6 days ago, slowly away. Others more persuasive. Had a good spell in April-July but his form slumped at Musselburgh last week.

LTO Selection:

JKR COBBLER is in the form of his life at present and the step up in trip should not inconvenience as he looks to be bring up a four-timer at this track. A 5lb penalty for his most recent win looks manageable, and the son of Awtaad could have too much for another course specialist Retirement Beckons and Hostelry, who has been in consistent form since scoring over C&D off 3lb lower in May.

JKR COBBLER is really thriving and, having done well to complete a hat-trick last time, he's fancied to complete a course four-timer at the likely expense of Hostelry, who has been in good order for some time.

20:12 Ayr Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:19 Tramore Maiden 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (0.53/1 +67%) Filey Bay	0.53 0.53/1(+67%)	(1) Filey Bay 0.53/1, Promising sort. Smart winner at 17f over hurdles. 12/1, fifth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Galway (16f, good to soft) 14 days ago, running on late. Tongue strap on 1st time on the Flat and he must be a massive player. Good hurdler (RPRs 146+ last thrice); remarkably strong in market on Flat debut, ran well.
2	5 2nd (5) (14/1 -40%) Man O Work	14 14/1(-40%)	(5) Man O Work 14/1, Useful winner at 16f over hurdles. Seventh of 14 in handicap hurdle (6/1) at Killarney (17f, good to soft) 95 days ago. Open to improvement. Became frustrating hurdling; safely held by Uxmal at Navan sole Flat start; rider 2-8.
3	10 3rd (10) (16/1 +36%) Banntown Girl	16 16/1(+36%)	(10) Banntown Girl 16/1, Fairly useful jumps winner, making Flat debut. Seventh of 18 in handicap hurdle at Galway (16.5f, good to soft, 12/1) 15 days ago. Ran another solid race at Galway; can win Flat races when sights lowered; rider 2-33.
4	9 4th (9) (5.5/1 -22%) Uxmal	5.5 5.5/1(-22%)	(9) Uxmal 5.5/1, Promising individual. Second of 12 in maiden (9/2) at Navan (14f, heavy), clear of rest. Off 10 months. Should progress for excellent yard. RPRs 78 in Curragh and Navan runs; beautiful pedigree and gelded for belated return.
5th	8 5th (8) (20/1 -67%) Stuzzikini	20 20/1(-67%)	(8) Stuzzikini 20/1, Fairly useful winner at 16f over hurdles. Fifth of 14 in maiden (9/2) at Killarney (14.1f, good to soft) on Flat debut 30 days ago, staying on well. Closely matched with Rasiym on Killarney form but this looks a better race; place chance.
6th	3 6th (3) (50/1 -150%) Killeemore Lad	50 50/1(-150%)	(3) Killeemore Lad 50/1, Fair winner at 19f over hurdles. Fourth of 5 in novice hurdle (5/1) at Sligo (17.8f, good to soft) 7 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Never a factor at Galway on Flat debut but a little green, RPR 71 then; this trip better.
7th	7 7th (7) (33/1 -175%) Rasiym	33 33/1(-175%)	(7) Rasiym 33/1, Fair gelding. Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, fourth of 14 in maiden at Killarney (14.1f, good to soft, 25/1) 30 days ago. Fourth at Killarney, this rider; bit better than bare form then (just ahead of Suzzikini).
8th	11 8th (11) (50/1 -52%) Cash The Cheque	50 50/1(-52%)	(11) Cash The Cheque 50/1, Fair hurdler making Flat debut. 11/1, sixth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Cork (17f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Maiden hurdler (RPRs 98-108) this year; reportedly hung left throughout on latest.
9th	2 9th (2) (12/1 -33%) Fiveonefive	12 12/1(-33%)	(2) Fiveonefive 12/1, Useful jumps winner, making Flat debut. Sixth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Galway (16f, good, 14/1) 13 days ago, left with too much to do. Won twice hurdling this term and another cracking effort at Galway off 125; rider's debut.
10th	13 10th (13) (50/1 -25%) Walk Out	50 50/1(-25%)	(13) Walk Out 50/1, Second of 13 in handicap hurdle (22/1) at this course (20.3f, soft) 123 days ago, running on. Looked to be going nowhere hurdling until 22s second here off 91 lately (soft).
11th	6 11th (6) (150/1 -275%) Mezyan	150 150/1(-275%)	(6) Mezyan 150/1, Twice-raced gelding on Flat. Eighth of 14 in handicap chase (20/1) at Kilbeggan (19f, soft) 27 days ago. Fair on the Flat. Modest jumper; relatively surprising run when fourth at Leopardstown on second Flat start.
12th	12 12th (12) (6.5/1 -44%) Ivana	6.5 6.5/1(-44%)	(12) Ivana 6.5/1, Fairly useful winner at 16f in bumpers. Fifth of 10 in maiden at Galway (12f, good to soft, 9/2) on Flat debut 13 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Likely to improve for top yard. Lacked the speed for Galway so trip appeals but others look classier; top yard and amateur.
13th	4 13th (4) (250/1 -150%) Magnetic Pulse	250 250/1(-150%)	(4) Magnetic Pulse 250/1, Once-raced gelding on Flat. 50/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, last of 13 in maiden at Dundalk (12f) on flat debut. Off 7 months. Significantly up in trip. Blinkered for 1st time. Modest; no realistic hope in this; rider 0-12.

LTO Selection:

A racing power couple, Maxine O'Sullivan and Emmet Mullins team up here with FILEY BAY. While he disappointed when sent off favourite on his Flat debut at Roscommon, the selection since ran a huge race to finish fifth in the Galway Hurdle. The Fame And Glory seven-year-old probably wasn't suited by the trip at Roscommon and over two miles now, he should be able to redeem himself. In what is a quality affair, a strong case can be made for a few others. Out of Group 3 victor Only Mine, the twice raced Uxmal is an interesting contender for Joseph O'Brien, while Limerick bumper winner Ivana is another likely to prove popular with punters. A drifter in the market when fifth at Galway, she will appreciate going back out in trip. Fourth and fifth behind Liberated Light at Killarney last month, Rasiym and Stuzzikini are both capable of making an impact, while Man O Work and Fiveonefive are others of note.

FILEY BAY was an eye-catcher in the Galway Hurdle a fortnight ago and he ought to be a major player at this level returned to the Flat. Uxmal should have plenty more to offer, with Ivana completing the shortlist.

20:19 Tramore Maiden 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:42 Ayr Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (12/1 +14%) Bohemian Breeze	12 12/1(+14%)	(4) Bohemian Breeze 12/1, Run best excused when last of 10 in handicap at Newmarket (10f, good to soft, 14/1) 26 days ago, ridden too aggressively. However, others still more persuasive with visor left off. Shaped well on first three starts but disappointing in handicaps; plenty to prove.
2	1 2nd (1) (7.5/1 -36%) Run Simba	7.5 7.5/1(-36%)	(1) Run Simba 7.5/1, Not seen to best effect when ninth of 12 in handicap (14/1) at Chelmsford City (10f) 9 days ago, racing wide. Needs to find more, though, with visor on 1st time. Didn't show enough on handicap debut to suggest she's the one to be on; now visored.
3	7 3rd (7) (2/1 +20%) My Harrison George	2 2/1(+20%)	(7) My Harrison George 2/1, Matched previous form sent handicapping when fifth of 12 at York (7.9f, good, 66/1) 34 days ago. Shortlisted returned to this longer distance as he drops in grade. Didn't improve for the return to 1m on handicap debut; may do better back up in trip.
4	5 4th (5) (8/1 +33%) Timely Escape	8 8/1(+33%)	(5) Timely Escape 8/1, Making his handicap debut, seemed unsuited by conditions when fourth of 5 at Haydock (1m, soft, 7/1) 26 days ago. Could fare better as he goes back up in trip. Valid excuses for latest defeat; should go well back up in trip on better ground.
5th	6 5th (6) (11/1 -69%) Sea In The Dark	11 11/1(-69%)	(6) Sea In The Dark 11/1, After 8 months off, made more impact than previously when second of 6 in handicap at Thirsk (1m, heavy, 14/1) in May. Bred to be suited by this longer trip so she merits consideration. Shaped encouragingly on reappearance and may do better over this new trip.
6th	8 6th (8) (6/1 +57%) Two Rivers	6 6/1(+57%)	(8) Two Rivers 6/1, Ran up to best when third of 7 in handicap (9/1) at this C&D (good) 10 days ago. Task is now to build on his latest effort with cheekpieces on 1st time. Ran respectably in Class 6 over C&D last time; now goes in cheekpieces but this is harder.
7th	3 7th (3) (2.75/1 -22%) Tremendous Times	2.75 2.75/1(-22%)	(3) Tremendous Times 2.75/1, Soon back to form when second of 7 in handicap at Carlisle (9f, good to soft, 13/2) 35 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Leading contender. Has run well on two of three starts this season and should give a good account.
8th	2 8th (2) (40/1 -150%) Devil's Kingdom	40 40/1(-150%)	(2) Devil's Kingdom 40/1, Fair form on Flat, possibly needed the run when last seen on the level in May. Found to have suffered leg wound when pulled up in juvenile hurdle at Stratford (16.3f, good, 12/1) 32 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Fair form at best but well beaten this year and enough to prove back on the Flat.

LTO Selection:

TREMENDOUS TIMES was able to race more amenably than he did at Haydock in June when narrowly denied at Carlisle last time out. This represents a good opportunity for the son of Time Test to open his account, though Sea In The Dark, who bumped into a major improver at Thirsk in May, ought to throw down a stern challenge. My Harrison George wasn't disgraced over 1m at York last month and he merits consideration now returned to further.

TREMENDOUS TIMES has shown improved form upped in trip sent handicapping this year, quickly getting back on track when runner-up at Carlisle last month, and he can open his account this time around. Sea In The Dark helps to give Michael Dods a strong hand in the race, while My Harrison George also enters calculations.

20:42 Ayr Handicap (Class 5) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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