1 Wednesday 23rd August 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Wednesday 23rd August 2023

There were 39 Races on Wednesday 23rd August 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 6 races at Bath, 6 races at Carlisle, 7 races at Sligo, 7 races at York, 7 races at Kempton, 6 races at Leicester, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Wednesday 23rd August 2023

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

13:50 York Handicap (Class 2) 5f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (12/1 -20%) Equilateral	12 12/1(-20%)	(1) Equilateral 12/1, Not scored since 2021 but some good efforts at Listed/Group level this summer. Latest Goodwood run wasn't one of them but may find life easier now dropping into a handicap for the first time since scoring at Meydan in January 2021. High class in Group races at 5f on good or quicker; first run in a British handicap.
2	8 2nd (8) (9/1 +18%) Alligator Alley	9 9/1(+18%)	(8) Alligator Alley 9/1, Completed a hat-trick on AW last winter and back on song when placed at Doncaster and Goodwood (both 5f) this summer. Sometimes hinders his chance with slow starts. Listed 2yo winner at this meeting; good 5f run here in May; intermediate trip can suit.
3	10 3rd (10) (12/1 -50%) Jm Jungle	12 12/1(-50%)	(10) Jm Jungle 12/1, 3-y-o who is enjoying a cracking season, shaping well on a few occasions before winning at Haydock and Glorious Goodwood on his last 2 starts. Further 5 lb rise demands more but he could easily find it. Speedy and improving at 5f; up 10lb for winning two 3yo contests but still has potential.
4	4 4th (4) (18/1 +10%) Makanah	18 18/1(+10%)	(4) Makanah 18/1, Snapped losing run in 5f Musselburgh conditions event last autumn. Not beaten far in competitive handicaps over 6f here and 5f at Newcastle at the start of the summer but needs to shrug off a below-par run in the Stewards' Cup last time. Good fourth/fifth in 2 previous attempts in this race. Yet to run a moderate race on this track; 5lb lower than when a hampered 5th last August.
5th	19 5th (19) (14/1 +0%) Copper Knight	14 14/1(+0%)	(19) Copper Knight 14/1, Won this race in 2021 and showed he's still very useful at the age of 9 when successful back to back here and at Pontefract in July. Run of good form came to a halt at Windsor recently, though. Especially useful in big-field sprints here, winning this in 2021; added 2 wins this year.
6th	6 6th (6) (22/1 -38%) Vintage Clarets	22 22/1(-38%)	(6) Vintage Clarets 22/1, Back on the scoreboard at Chester in June and followed up in ready fashion in the Gosforth Park Cup at Newcastle (5f) 13 days later. Good run of form came to a halt at Goodwood this month but he's capable of bouncing back. Has course form; peak form at 5f earlier in summer; failed to flourish at Goodwood since.
7th	17 7th (17) (28/1 -27%) Shalaa Asker	28 28/1(-27%)	(17) Shalaa Asker 28/1, Four wins from 14 runs this year, the latest at Pontefract in June. Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap (14/1) at Chester (5.5f, soft) 40 days ago, not ideally placed. Five wins at 6f since December; marks in the 80s have proved a step too far in the past.
8th	16 8th (16) (18/1 -29%) Looking For Lynda	18 18/1(-29%)	(16) Looking For Lynda 18/1, Front-runner who has got back on track with cheekpieces added when reaching the frame at Musselburgh and Windsor this month. This looks more competitive, though. Had C&D form as 2yo; high in weights this year and probably not well treated even now.
9th	13 9th (13) (18/1 -13%) Nomadic Empire	18 18/1(-13%)	(13) Nomadic Empire 18/1, Course winner but becoming increasingly hard to predict, losing all chance with a very slow start at Thirsk last week. Hampered in this in 2021, good 4th in 2022; 9lb lower now; very slow start on Friday.
10th	5 10th (5) (33/1 -65%) Michaela's Boy	33 33/1(-65%)	(5) Michaela's Boy 33/1, Won AW handicaps on final 2 starts last year and third in a 5f listed race here at the Dante meeting in May. Ran a cracker when narrowly denied in a big field at the Curragh in July but not in the same form at Ascot since. Close 2nd in big 5f Curragh handicap in July; faded when front-running at Ascot since.
11th	7 11th (7) (14/1 +13%) Mondammej	14 14/1(+13%)	(7) Mondammej 14/1, Useful gelding but on a lengthy losing run and has been below form on his last 3 outings. Nearly always runs well over 5f and this trip here when ground has been good or quicker.
12th	15 12th (15) (22/1 -38%) Ventura Express	22 22/1(-38%)	(15) Ventura Express 22/1, Latest win at Pontefract in May. Found the line coming just too soon in a 5f course handicap last month and another creditable run when fourth over 6f at Redcar recently. Only just failed over 5f here in July; this slightly longer trip should suit; thereabouts.
13th	3 13th (3) (4/1 +60%) Intrinsic Bond	4 4/1(+60%)	(3) Intrinsic Bond 4/1, Won the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon for Tracy Waggott last summer and comfortably bettered even that form when first then second in a pair of 5f Ascot handicaps for new yard in recent weeks. Big player under Oisin Murphy. Made all on winning debut for new yard (5f) at Ascot; disputed lead when 2nd there since.
14th	2 14th (2) (6.5/1 +28%) Korker	6.5 6.5/1(+28%)	(2) Korker 6.5/1, Course winner who was also a good second at the Dante meeting in May. Back to form when runner-up off this mark at Newcastle and Sandown on his last 2 outings and likely to be in the shake-up again. Had C&D form as 2yo; reliable in 5f handicaps this year; in the thick of it again.
15th	14 15th (14) (6.5/1 +28%) Manila Scouse	6.5 6.5/1(+28%)	(14) Manila Scouse 6.5/1, Several good efforts in defeat prior to notching wins in quick succession at Haydock (5f, heavy) and Chepstow (5f, good) this month. Another 5 lb higher now but can't be discounted in his current mood. Has gone from strength to strength over 6f and 5f this summer; another big run on the way.
16th	9 16th (9) (16/1 +11%) Bergerac	16 16/1(+11%)	(9) Bergerac 16/1, Out of sorts this year but a revival wouldn't come as a surprise having dipped to 3 lb lower than when landing this race 12 months ago. Won this in 2022; well below best in 2023; could revive; yard won 3 of last 10 runnings.
17th	11 17th (11) (50/1 -150%) Ancient Times	50 50/1(-150%)	(11) Ancient Times 50/1, Dual 5f winner early last season. Has also reached the frame 3 times this year but he needs to bounce back quickly from a poor effort at Sandown on Sunday. Has knocked on some handicap doors in the last 12 months; looks weighted to his best.
18th	12 18th (12) (40/1 +0%) One Night Stand	40 40/1(+0%)	(12) One Night Stand 40/1, Has been given a bit of a chance by the handicapper but he wasn't at the top of his game when last seen in June and he tends to save his very best for AW. Front-runs; useful on AW but losing turf run goes back two years; below best since layoff.
19th	18 19th (18) (66/1 -100%) Dig Two	66 66/1(-100%)	(18) Dig Two 66/1, Solid start for this yard when third at Kempton (6f) in April but not at the same level since. A 7-week break needs to have had a reviving effect. Sole handicap win over 7f; good start for new yard but he hasn't gone on returned to turf.
20th	20 20th (20) (22/1 -10%) Kuwait City	22 22/1(-10%)	(20) Kuwait City 22/1, Landed a competitive 3-y-o handicap at the Dante meeting here (5f, good to firm) in May. Good third at Ayr next time but has taken backward steps the last twice. Needs to get back on the up. Cool ride for 5f win here in May; things have not fallen right since; possibilities here.

LTO Selection:

Jm Jungle has been in fine fettle and warrants respect off 5lb higher than when scoring at Glorious Goodwood last time. However, preference is for EQUILATERAL, who steps into the handicap ranks. If he can reproduce anything like his King's Stand fifth at Royal Ascot on his penultimate start, he could be the one to beat. Intrinsic Bond and Manila Scouse are both in great heart and should also be considered.

INTRINSIC BOND went down only to a progressive 3-y-o at Ascot last time so the handicapper might have taken a chance leaving his mark unchanged and he's selected to make it 2-3 since joining Michael Wigham. Korker, Jm Jungle and Manila Scouse head the many possible dangers in a typically fierce renewal of the now traditional sprint handicap to open the meeting.

Several of these have excellent form on this track but MANILA SCOUSE continues to improve and he can complete the hat-trick.

13:50 York Handicap (Class 2) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:05 Carlisle Handicap (Class 6) 11f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (3.5/1 +30%) Owens Lad	3.5 3.5/1(+30%)	(6) Owens Lad 3.5/1, One win from 21 Flat runs. Creditable second of 12 in handicap (10/1) at Leicester (11.8f, good) 34 days ago. Should give another good account but doesn't have a great strike rate. Won at Southwell and good second at Leicester latest; firmly in the picture nudged up 1lb.
2	9 2nd (9) (7/1 +42%) Milltown Lily	7 7/1(+42%)	(9) Milltown Lily 7/1, Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. Eighth of 11 in handicap at Thirsk (12f, good to firm, 6/1) 12 days ago. Unlikely to feature. Still to register a victory but she comes here in decent nick; possibilities.
3	3 3rd (3) (6/1 -118%) Lechro	6 6/1(-118%)	(3) Lechro 6/1, 6/1 and visored for 1st time, much improved when winning 10-runner handicap at Beverley (12.1f, soft) 22 days ago, forging clear. Shortlist material. Visored first time when wide-margin Leicester winner latest; up 8lb but not taken lightly.
4	8 4th (8) (5/1 -43%) Aighear	5 5/1(-43%)	(8) Aighear 5/1, Creditable second of 7 in handicap (13/8) at Hamilton (12.1f, good to soft) 9 days ago, running on. Solid claims. Is knocking on the door, very good Hamilton second 9 days ago; big shout off same mark.
5th	7 5th (7) (5/1 +17%) Chief Craftsman	5 5/1(+17%)	(7) Chief Craftsman 5/1, Latest win at Doncaster in July. 10/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Musselburgh (13f, good to soft) 19 days ago, never nearer. Not discounted. Won at Doncaster in July and continued in good form; well in the mix off unchanged mark.
6th	5 6th (5) (3.33/1 +58%) Flying Moon	3.33 3.33/1(+58%)	(5) Flying Moon 3.33/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 7/2, creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at Hamilton (11.1f, soft) 39 days ago, fading late. Worth chancing from a lenient mark. In good nick, fifth in Hamilton handicap last month; he's one for the shortlist eased 1lb.
7th	4 7th (4) (18/1 -125%) Sefton Warrior	18 18/1(-125%)	(4) Sefton Warrior 18/1, 50/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, tenth of 11 in handicap at Catterick (12.1f, good to soft) 2 days ago. Hard to fancy. Off 18 months before beating only one at Catterick 2 days ago; big step forward is needed.

LTO Selection:

A tight race to kick things off and plenty are in with a chance. Lechro bolted up at Beverley last time but gets an 8lb rise in the weights which makes life tougher, while Aighear has been running really well without winning of late and is respected. Super Stars is one to watch in the betting on his first start for Julie Camacho but preference is for OWENS LAD, who looks ready to strike having done well in races that haven't been run to suit the last twice. These conditions should be ideal and he looks a major player.

LECHRO took a marked step up in a first-time visor when landing a Beverley handicap in convincing style and, despite the handicapper having a big say, she's worth a chance to follow up at the possible expense of Flying Moon. Aighear arrives in good order and is also expected to be on the premises.

14:05 Carlisle Handicap (Class 6) 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:25 York Group 3 (Class 1) 7f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (8.5/1 -6%) Indian Run	8.5 8.5/1(-6%)	(5) Indian Run 8.5/1, 75,000 gns yearling, Sioux Nation colt. Half-brother to 1½m winner Imaginative. Showed benefit of debut experience when running out a good winner of an Ascot maiden (6f) 25 days ago and whilst this is understandably tougher, he should have more to offer, including at this trip. Ascot maiden winner who goes into much deeper waters here but he's promising.
2	1 2nd (1) (2.75/1 -22%) Ballymount Boy	2.75 2.75/1(-22%)	(1) Ballymount Boy 2.75/1, Camacho colt who confirmed debut promise when landing 4-runner Hamilton maiden (6f) in July. Took another marked step forward when runner-up to subsequent Prix Morny winner Vandeek in Group 2 Richmond at Goodwood (6f) 3 weeks ago and a repeat gives him sound claims now upped to 7f. Clear second in the Richmond and the winner won the French Group 1 last Sunday.
3	6 3rd (6) (4.5/1 +31%) Loose Cannon	4.5 4.5/1(+31%)	(6) Loose Cannon 4.5/1, Territories colt. Well backed, made a winning debut in most likeable fashion in a C&D novice 26 days ago, digging deep under pressure to fend off another newcomer. Top yard have won this twice since 2011 and he's well worthy of respect with improvement forthcoming. Tongue tie goes on. Narrow C&D winner last month and he needs to find a hefty chunk of improvement.
4	4 4th (4) (5/1 +50%) Hot Fuss	5 5/1(+50%)	(4) Hot Fuss 5/1, 120,000 gns 2-y-o who caught the eye on debut at Newbury prior to a big effort when close up fifth in Chesham Stakes at the Royal Meeting in June. Capitalised on return to calmer waters when successful in a Salisbury novice (7f) since and expected to give another good account back up in class. Impressed at Salisbury and the form he recorded entitles him to a crack at this level.
5th	2 5th (2) (2.75/1 +17%) Cogitate	2.75 2.75/1(+17%)	(2) Cogitate 2.75/1, Good-looking son of Churchill who looked a smart prospect when making a winning debut in a Newbury novice (7f) last month, quickening to lead final 1f and going clear. Well worth his place at this higher level on that evidence with prospect of more to come. Yard have won this twice since 2014. Newbury form is nothing special but he's a good looker with Group 1 and 2 entries.
6th	3 6th (3) (9/1 -125%) Edwardian	9 9/1(-125%)	(3) Edwardian 9/1, No Nay Never colt. Looked badly in need of the experience on debut when second at Tipperary in April but hit the line full of running when going one place better back from 3 months off at Naas (5f, soft) 4 weeks ago. Can do better again now stamina is tested further. Impressive in the end at Naas and could improve any amount for going up 2f in distance.

LTO Selection:

A small but select field, with all six declared runners looking to have some sort of chance. However, BALLYMOUNT BOY undoubtedly sets the standard with his second to subsequent Group 1 winner Vandeek in the Richmond Stakes at Glorious Goodwood and he looks the one to beat stepping up from 6f for the first time. Cogitate won impressively on his debut and rates the biggest threat, while runaway Salisbury scorer Hot Fuss may go well at longer odds.

BALLYMOUNT BOY was never stronger than at the finish when a fine second behind subsequent Prix Morny winner Vandeek in the Richmond Stakes at Goodwood 3 weeks ago and, with the step up to 7f expected to suit on that evidence, he gets the nod to come out on top. Impressive Newbury scorer Cogitate looks well worth his place at this higher level and rates next best, ahead of Loose Cannon and Edwardian.

The standard is set by BALLYMOUNT BOY, whose Group 2 form at Glorious Goodwood received an almighty boost last weekend.

14:25 York Group 3 (Class 1) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Carlisle Maiden (Class 5) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (4.5/1 +10%) Gutsy Girl	4.5 4.5/1(+10%)	(4) Gutsy Girl 4.5/1, Promising type. Fourth of 5 in minor event at Ascot (6f, good to soft, 17/2) on debut 26 days ago, left poorly placed. Should have more to offer. Encouraging debut 4th in novice at Ascot; this daughter of Blue Point needs considering.
2	7 2nd (7) (2.75/1 +54%) Suicide Blonde	2.75 2.75/1(+54%)	(7) Suicide Blonde 2.75/1, Twice-raced filly. 16/1, fourth of 9 in maiden at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Fourth in 6f Yarmouth maiden latest run; may do better still, so is one for the shortlist.
3	5 3rd (5) (40/1 -150%) Havana Rose	40 40/1(-150%)	(5) Havana Rose 40/1, Foaled January 24. €24,000 yearling, Havana Gold filly. Half-sister to winner abroad by Big Bad Bob. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. Worth a market check on debut. Havana Gold filly who is much respected newcomer, especially if market vibes are positive.
4	8 4th (8) (0.83/1 -4%) Summit	0.83 0.83/1(-4%)	(8) Summit 0.83/1, Promising sort. 9/2, second of 9 in minor event at Newmarket (7f, good) 33 days ago. Remains with plenty of potential and should be able to open her account at the third attempt. Shaped well when placed both starts, runner-up at Newmarket latter occasion; big shout.
5th	9 5th (9) (125/1 -279%) What Times Tea	125 125/1(-279%)	(9) What Times Tea 125/1, Once-raced filly. Last of 10 in maiden (100/1) at Doncaster (6.5f, good to firm) on debut 81 days ago, slowly away. 100-1, last of ten in maiden at Doncaster (6.5f, good) on her debut in June.
6th	6 6th (6) (11/1 +21%) South Parade	11 11/1(+21%)	(6) South Parade 11/1, Once-raced filly. 6/1, seventh of 12 in minor event at Thirsk (6f, soft) on debut 64 days ago, left poorly placed. May well do better. Hinted at promise from poor draw when debut seventh at Thirsk in June; has more to offer.
7th	3 7th (3) (14/1 -40%) Estifada	14 14/1(-40%)	(3) Estifada 14/1, Once-raced filly. 3/1, sixth of 7 in maiden at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) on debut 24 days ago. Clearly thought capable of better. 3-1 but very green when debut sixth at Pontefract; can take a sizeable step forward.
8th	1 8th (1) (200/1 -506%) Alice's Impact	200 200/1(-506%)	(1) Alice's Impact 200/1, Twice-raced filly. 18/1, eighth of 10 in maiden at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 7 days ago. Hard to fancy. Has offered little in maidens at Pontefract and Beverley; needs to take big step forward.
9th	2 9th (2) (18/1 -80%) Amazing Winnie	18 18/1(-80%)	(2) Amazing Winnie 18/1, Twice-raced filly. 18/1, third of 7 in minor event at Doncaster (6f, soft) 32 days ago. More required. Third in 6f Doncaster novice latest run; she may do better still, so is no forlorn hope.

LTO Selection:

SUMMIT has shaped with considerable promise on both her starts to date and this drop back to 6f on a stiff track is fancied to see her get off the mark. Gutsy Girl should have learnt plenty from her debut at Ascot, when held up in a race which suited the frontrunners, and she looks the main danger. Suicide Blonde took a step forward at Yarmouth last time and looks best of the rest.

SUMMIT has shaped with plenty of encouragement on both outings to date and this isn't as strong a race as the novice she contested at Newmarket last time, so she gets the nod ahead of Gutsy Girl, who offered something to work on at Ascot on debut. Suicide Blonde should also be on the premises.

William Haggas' Kodiac filly SUMMIT hold the clear edge on form, so is taken to build on her Newmarket second last time.

14:40 Carlisle Maiden (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:50 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (3.5/1 +65%) Pepsi Cat	3.5 3.5/1(+65%)	(7) Pepsi Cat 3.5/1, Fifth of 12 in handicap at this course (5.7f, good, 12/1) 14 days ago, making effort earlier than ideal. Not discounted off this career-low mark. Signs of rediscovering some form when beaten just under 3l here two weeks ago.
2	2 2nd (2) (3.33/1 +17%) Cluedo	3.33 3.33/1(+17%)	(2) Cluedo 3.33/1, C&D winner in May. Fifth of 6 in handicap (9/2) at Doncaster (5f, heavy) 18 days ago. The ground will almost certainly be faster here, which will help, but her current mark doesn't appear to offer much margin for error. Front-running C&D winner; soft ground was against her last time..
3	6 3rd (6) (3.5/1 +0%) Joy Choi	3.5 3.5/1(+0%)	(6) Joy Choi 3.5/1, 2/1, dead-heated in a 6-runner handicap at Salisbury (5f, good) 13 days ago, pulling clear of the rest with the joint winner. This is more demanding up 4 lb but couldn't rule out all the same. Dead-heated at Salisbury latest and that second career win had been coming.
4	1 4th (1) (6.5/1 -63%) Confederation	6.5 6.5/1(-63%)	(1) Confederation 6.5/1, Good second of 8 in handicap (6/1) at this course (5.7f, good) 19 days ago. Remains on a workable mark up 1 lb and should give another good account. Led everywhere bar the line here 19 days ago and drops back to a shorter trip.
5th	3 5th (3) (3.5/1 -17%) Secret Handsheikh	3.5 3.5/1(-17%)	(3) Secret Handsheikh 3.5/1, C&D winner. 8/1, very good second of 6 in handicap at Yarmouth (5.2f, good to firm) 7 days ago. Likely to make a bold bid to go one better off the same mark. Went close off a reduced mark at Yarmouth and the winner had been in a decent run of form.
6th	9 6th (9) (14/1 +0%) Neptune Legend	14 14/1(+0%)	(9) Neptune Legend 14/1, One win from 27 Flat runs. Twenty three runs since last win in 2021. 12/1, fourth of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Yard saddles a stronger candidate in Mumayaz. Only 1-27; the signs were more encouraging last time but others appeal more.
7th	8 7th (8) (33/1 -175%) Queen Of Thrones	33 33/1(-175%)	(8) Queen Of Thrones 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 13/2, seventh of 9 in handicap at this C&D (good) 42 days ago. In good hands but she'll need to find improvement from somewhere in order to open her account. Some interference here last time but that's just two rivals she's beaten this season.
8th	5 8th (5) (33/1 +0%) So Sleepy	33 33/1(+0%)	(5) So Sleepy 33/1, Lightly-raced winner. 80/1 and hooded for 1st time, last of 9 in handicap at Haydock (5f, soft) 32 days ago. Hopes pinned on the addition of blinkers and tongue strap aiding a return to form for this filly. Debut winner but she's failed to beat a rival in her four subsequent runs.

LTO Selection:

Joy Choi dead-heated for first place at Salisbury just under a fortnight ago and should remain competitive off 4lb higher in this contest. However, Malcolm Saunders' mare may find SECRET HANDSHEIKH too strong. The son of Mayson returned to form with a good second at Yarmouth last Wednesday and could take all the beating off the same mark here, with Luke Catton now on board to claim a handy 5lb. The in-form Confederation also enters the reckoning.

A C&D winner on his sole previous visit here as a 2-y-o, SECRET HANDSHEIKH looks the way to go on the back of a solid second off this mark at Yarmouth last week. Mumayaz, who looks the pick of the Tony Carroll-trained pair, is nominated as the main danger but Confederation also merits respect on the back of a good effort last time and recent Salisbury scorer Joy Choi has to enter calculations, too.

Provided he gets away on terms, as when leading everywhere bar the line here 19 days ago, CONFEDERATION could be tough to catch.

14:50 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 York Group 2 (Class 1) 12f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (4/1 -60%) Continuous	4 4/1(-60%)	(5) Continuous 4/1, Looked potentially smart when winning both 2-y-o starts, namely maiden at the Curragh and Group 3 (1m) at Saint-Cloud. Encouraging return in the Dante and quickly back on track after French Derby flop when runner-up to King of Steel at Royal Ascot (12f, good to firm) last time. In the mix. Resumed improvement when second of six in 1m4f Group 2 Edward VII at Royal Ascot.
2	4 2nd (4) (6.5/1 -86%) Castle Way	6.5 6.5/1(-86%)	(4) Castle Way 6.5/1, Dual winner at 2 but still improved significantly when making a winning reappearance in 1¼m listed race on the Rowley Course at Newmarket in May. Followed up in Bahrain Trophy there (July Course, 13f, good to firm) just under 6 weeks ago and looks sure to go well again in pursuit of a 4-timer. Further progress to win a 1m2f Listed race and 1m5f Group 3, at the two Newmarket courses.
3	1 3rd (1) (0.73/1 +47%) Gregory	0.73 0.73/1(+47%)	(1) Gregory 0.73/1, Made an impressive winning start and confirmed that he's an excellent prospect when landing a listed race at Goodwood. Found bundles for pressure when maintaining his unbeaten record in the Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot and this looks an ideal stepping stone before the St Leger (currently favourite). Unbeaten in 11.6f novice, 1m3f Listed race and 1m6f Group 2 Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot.
4	2 4th (2) (7.5/1 +58%) Artistic Star	7.5 7.5/1(+58%)	(2) Artistic Star 7.5/1, Won his first 2 starts (both softer than good) and finished mid-field in the Derby at Epsom. Creditable 6 lengths third in the King Edward at Royal Ascot next time but unable to raise his game in calmer waters when down the field in Group 3 at Goodwood just under 3 weeks ago. Beaten by Continuous at Royal Ascot and by Canberra Legend at Goodwood; below form latter.
5th	3 5th (3) (16/1 +36%) Canberra Legend	16 16/1(+36%)	(3) Canberra Legend 16/1, AW debut winner in February and followed up in Feilden Stakes at Newmarket in April. Disappointed in the Dante but straight back on track in the Hampton Court at Royal Ascot and ran to a similar level upped further in trip when third in a Group 3 at Goodwood recently. More required here. While on song last two starts, he needs better still to take this; connections won it 2022.

LTO Selection:

Both Continuous and Castle Way are on the upgrade and bring significant potential to the contest, with the former possibly the stronger of the pair given his troubled passage at Ascot last time. However, it is very hard to get away from the claims of the unbeaten GREGORY, who has improved with each start and looks to have future Group 1 potential. He impressed when landing the Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot and can take this on route to bigger targets later in the year.

The Gosden/Dettori combination have tasted notable success in this contest in recent years and the unbeaten GREGORY looks to hold serious claims of enhancing that record further before heading to Doncaster for a tilt at the St Leger next month. The main danger is likely to come from Castle Way, who has taken his form up a notch and also arrives chasing an impressive 4-timer, with Continuous taken to fill out third spot.

With Gregory down in trip and giving 3lb, it's CONTINUOUS who gets the vote. Castle Way is the other big player.

15:00 York Group 2 (Class 1) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:15 Carlisle Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (6.5/1 +19%) Mersea	6.5 6.5/1(+19%)	(6) Mersea 6.5/1, Course winner. Fifth of 7 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, heavy, 9/1) 18 days ago, possibly unsuited by conditions. Likely to be back on her game and handicapper has given her a chance. Only fifth at Doncaster latest; shouldn't be written off for her in-form yard.
2	11 2nd (11) (4/1 +60%) Happier	4 4/1(+60%)	(11) Happier 4/1, Winner at Redcar in May. 9/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 7 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Likely to bounce back quickly. On the up in handicaps until coming in last of seven at Thirsk; worth another chance.
3	5 3rd (5) (2.75/1 +8%) Elusive Angel	2.75 2.75/1(+8%)	(5) Elusive Angel 2.75/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Second of 9 in minor event (10/3) at Ripon (6f, good to soft) 32 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Arrives with potential and worth taking a chance on up against more exposed types. Promising 2nd in 6f Ripon novice latest; starts life in handicaps on a handy mark; player.
4	4 4th (4) (22/1 -214%) Creative Style	22 22/1(-214%)	(4) Creative Style 22/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in June. Third of 5 in handicap at Leicester (6f, good to firm, 7/1) 10 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Considered. Won at Wolverhampton; good 3rd at Leicester latest; shortlisted in a change of headgear.
5th	2 5th (2) (28/1 -133%) Naval Academy	28 28/1(-133%)	(2) Naval Academy 28/1, First run since leaving H-F. Devin when fourteenth of 17 in handicap (33/1) at Goodwood (8f, soft) on UK debut 20 days ago, hampered. First run for yard after leaving Kevin Ryan. Tongue strap back on. Others make more appeal. Fair ex-French 1m winner; well held for Kevin Ryan at Goodwood latest; more is required.
6th	8 6th (8) (20/1 -43%) Pocket The Packet	20 20/1(-43%)	(8) Pocket The Packet 20/1, Five wins from 18 Flat runs. Twelfth of 16 in handicap (20/1) at York (7f, good) 25 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Better on AW than turf. All his five successes have come on AW and he came in well held in 7f York h'cap latest.
7th	10 7th (10) (7.5/1 +6%) B Associates	7.5 7.5/1(+6%)	(10) B Associates 7.5/1, C&D winner. 4 wins from 9 runs this year. Latest win at Ayr in June. 14/1, effort best excused when ninth of 16 in handicap at York (7f, good) 25 days ago, not ideally placed. Not one to write off. C&D winner; not seen to best effect when ninth at York latest; the sort to bounce back.
8th	1 8th (1) (10/1 +0%) Signora Camacho	10 10/1(+0%)	(1) Signora Camacho 10/1, 11/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, heavy) 18 days ago. Not easy to make a case for in current form. Had wind op and off for 3 months before beating only one at Doncaster latest.
9th	12 9th (12) (8.5/1 +29%) Reginald Charles	8.5 8.5/1(+29%)	(12) Reginald Charles 8.5/1, Seventh of 9 in handicap at Haydock (7.2f, good, 5/1) 11 days ago, slowly away. Cheekpieces back on. Ran well on penultimate outing and can't be completely ruled out. Still to get his head in front and he's been largely below par this term; has it to prove.
10th	3 10th (3) (5.5/1 +61%) Hougoumont	5.5 5.5/1(+61%)	(3) Hougoumont 5.5/1, 15/2, last of 9 in handicap at Pontefract (6f, good) 14 days ago, not much room. Latest run is best ignored and he's becoming well treated, so not without a chance. Had wind op before last at Pontefract latest (not the best of runs); worth another chance.
11th	9 11th (9) (66/1 -560%) We'renotreallyhere	66 66/1(-560%)	(9) We'renotreallyhere 66/1, Latest win at Thirsk in May. Eleventh of 12 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good, 9/1) 75 days ago. Others more persuasive. A two-time 6f winner earlier this term but he beat only one in 6f Thirsk handicap in June.

LTO Selection:

Both her debut at Kempton and her last run at Ripon suggest that ELUSIVE ANGEL may have been let in lightly on handicap debut off an opening mark of 73, and she can gain the first win of her career today. However, there are a whole host of potential dangers, possibly headed by Creative Style, who will be a player if the first-time blinkers do the trick from a low draw. B Associates and Happier are both likely to be involved in the finish if bouncing back to their form from earlier in the season.

ELUSIVE ANGEL has created a positive impression on two of her three starts to date and is likely to take another step forward now handicapping, so she's preferred to Mersea and Happier, who are both liable to bounce back returning to a sounder surface.

Handicap debutante ELUSIVE ANGEL is open to more progress and looks to have been given a lenient opening mark here

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

15:25 Bath Stakes (Class 5) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (2.25/1 +25%) Mini Magna	2.25 2.25/1(+25%)	(1) Mini Magna 2.25/1, Thrice-raced winner. Won 9-runner maiden at this course (5.7f, good, 5/2) 19 days ago, battling well. The runner-up has scored since and, with this slight drop in trip unlikely to be an issue, he's a big player, despite the penalty. Big step forward on second start and made no mistake here next time; heavily involved.
2	9 2nd (9) (2/1 +0%) Salvuccio	2 2/1(+0%)	(9) Salvuccio 2/1, Promising sort. Fifth of 12 in minor event at Nottingham (6.1f, good to soft, 14/1) on debut 13 days ago. May well do better with that experience under his belt and he's high on the shortlist. Lots to like about debut; seemingly has the speed for 5f and could be the one to beat.
3	10 3rd (10) (18/1 -50%) Ziggy's Missile	18 18/1(-50%)	(10) Ziggy's Missile 18/1, Foaled February 12. €70,000 2-y-o, Blue Point colt. Closely related to winner abroad by Shamardal. Dam, 6f winner, half-sister to useful 6f winner Elshabakiya. Worth a second look in the betting, for all that his yard's newcomers usually come on for a run. 70,000euros purchase last month; trainer yet to strike with 2yos this year.
4	7 4th (7) (200/1 -33%) Outer Edge	200 200/1(-33%)	(7) Outer Edge 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. Eighth of 11 in minor event at Windsor (6f, good, 66/1) 9 days ago. Best to look elsewhere. Very green on debut at Ffos Las and again well held at Windsor last week.
5th	6 5th (6) (4.5/1 -100%) Invincible Speed	4.5 4.5/1(-100%)	(6) Invincible Speed 4.5/1, Foaled April 7. Invincible Spirit colt. Dam unraced. Yard can ready a newcomer alright and this one needs a close look in the betting. Trainer in form and half of his 2yos here (7-14) finished first or second.
6th	3 6th (3) (7.5/1 +53%) Cloud King	7.5 7.5/1(+53%)	(3) Cloud King 7.5/1, Once-raced maiden. 50/1, eighth of 13 in maiden at Goodwood (6f, good to soft) on debut 22 days ago, considerately handled. Should progress. Yard also saddles newcomer Ziggy's Missile. Some late progress and not given a hard time in 6f maiden at Glorious Goodwood (eighth).
7th	5 7th (5) (12/1 -60%) Hello Cotai	12 12/1(-60%)	(5) Hello Cotai 12/1, Twice-raced maiden. 17/2, tenth of 14 in maiden at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Another who will probably be seen in a better light when switched to nurseries. Seventh and tenth so far; not sure dropping to 5f will help.
8th	4 8th (4) (125/1 +17%) Havana Mojito	125 125/1(+17%)	(4) Havana Mojito 125/1, Twice-raced maiden. Tenth of 11 in maiden at Nottingham (6.1f, soft, 250/1) 33 days ago. Readily passed over. Huge prices and beaten over 20l in Goodwood novice and Nottingham maiden.
9th	2 9th (2) (100/1 -150%) Big Time Rascal	100 100/1(-150%)	(2) Big Time Rascal 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. 33/1, last of 8 in maiden at Sandown (5f, good to soft) 13 days ago, slowly away. Probably more one for nurseries in due course and, in any case, Salvuccio appears to be the stable No 1. Failed to beat a rival at Chester and Sandown on either side of gelding operation.
10th	11 10th (11) (14/1 -75%) Belle Pearl	14 14/1(-75%)	(11) Belle Pearl 14/1, Foaled April 11. Blue Point filly. Dam, French 13f winner, half-sister to high-class sprinter (also winner up to 1¼m) Librisa Breeze. Represents top 2-y-o yard and it'll be interesting to see what the market has to say. Trainer has plenty of 2yo winners here and market check advised.

LTO Selection:

There were plenty of positives to be gleaned from SALVUCCIO's debut fifth at Nottingham earlier in the month and any improvement for that opening bid could see the Dutch Art colt gain a breakthrough success at the second time of asking. Last-time-out winner Mini Magna has progressed with each appearance and is feared most, while newcomers Belle Pearl and Invincible Speed make appeal on paper and any market support for them should be noted.

There were positives to glean from SALVUCCIO's introduction in a Class 2 Nottingham novice 13 days ago and, likely to come on for that, the son of Dutch Art is marginally preferred to Mini Magna, who opened his account in a maiden here recently and Rose Dawes' claim negates the penalty he incurred. Newcomers Invincible Speed, Belle Pearl and Ziggy's Missile (in order of preference) all need a second look in the betting.

George Boughey's SALVUCCIO ran even better than it looked on paper first time out and ought to appreciate the drop to 5f.

15:25 Bath Stakes (Class 5) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:35 York Group 1 (Class 1) 10f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (3/1 -20%) Mostahdaf	3 3/1(-20%)	(1) Mostahdaf 3/1, Finally confirmed himself the top-notcher he'd long looked when impressively landing the Prince of Wales at Royal Ascot, showing a fine turn of foot. A repeat of that performance will see him bang there under Dettori. Impressive in the Prince Of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot; commands major respect.
2	2 2nd (2) (6.5/1 +46%) Nashwa	6.5 6.5/1(+46%)	(2) Nashwa 6.5/1, Pretty good record in the top fillies/mares' races she's contested, landing a third Group 1 in the Falmouth at Newmarket in July, quickening clear impressively. Excuses when going for a second Nassau 3 weeks ago (left poorly placed having been slowly away) but has more on her plate here. Very smart filly but needs a career-best performance on first run against males.
3	3 3rd (3) (0.67/1 -8%) Paddington	0.67 0.67/1(-8%)	(3) Paddington 0.67/1, Superbly campaigned and has developed into the leading 3-y-o, edging out a high-class mare in Emily Upjohn taking on his elders for the first time in the Eclipse before a gutsy front-running victory in the mud in the Sussex, his fourth successive Group 1. Still better to come and the one to beat. Phenomenal 3yo colt who thrives on his racing and is proving an unstoppable force.
4	4 4th (4) (11/1 +39%) The Foxes	11 11/1(+39%)	(4) The Foxes 11/1, Proved well suited by this trip when holding on in the Dante over C&D in May and back to form when second in the Belmont Derby last time, starting slowly and staying on well from rear to take second on line. Plenty to find here and would be a surprise winner. Ran well in major US race last time but faces a difficult task back on home soil.

LTO Selection:

A small but select field for this prestigious Group 1, where PADDINGTON should take all the beating. Aidan O'Brien last won this with the three-year-old Japan in 2019, and the son of Siyouni has gone from strength to strength this season, especially since scoring in the Irish 2,000 Guineas. He proved his worth over middle distances when taking the Eclipse last month and a fifth straight Group 1 could well be in the offing. An impressive winner of the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot, Mostahdaf looks to be hitting his peak as a five-year-old, but the 7lb he concedes to the selection will be no easy task. Falmouth winner Nashwa adds further intrigue as she looks to improve upon a creditable effort in the Nassau Stakes at Glorious Goodwood.

Just 4 runners for one of the great races in the British Flat calendar and a good chance for PADDINGTON to emulate the mighty Giant's Causeway, who won this in 2000 after victory in the St James's Palace, Eclipse and Sussex Stakes. There are plenty of similarities between the two, with Paddington thriving on his racing at the top level, and a fifth successive Group 1 looks his for the taking. Mostahdaf was impressive in the Prince of Wales and is the clear danger under Dettori.

Mostahdaf is strongly respected but admirable PADDINGTON just keeps on winning and is taken to complete a Group 1 five-timer.

15:35 York Group 1 (Class 1) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:45 Carlisle Stakes (Class 5) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
6	6 (6) (10/1 +60%) Rose'aid	10 10/1(+60%)	(6) Rose'aid 10/1, 18,000 gns yearling, 28,000 gns 2-y-o, Cotai Glory filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 7f/1m winner Do You Know and 7f-1m winner Star of Cashel. Interesting newcomer. Cotai Glory filly who appeals on paper but market can prove a good guide for this newcomer.
1	3 1st (3) (0.67/1 +78%) Sidney's Son	0.67 0.67/1(+78%)	(3) Sidney's Son 0.67/1, Fair gelding. 6/1, good second of 12 in maiden at Redcar (7f, good to firm) 11 days ago. Likely to be on the premises once more. Good second of 12 in 7f Redcar maiden 11 days ago; he holds sound claims.
2	7 2nd (7) (3.33/1 -141%) Back Tomorrow	3.33 3.33/1(-141%)	(7) Back Tomorrow 3.33/1, Promising sort. Second of 6 in maiden at Bath (5.7f, good, 14/1) on debut 14 days ago, looking green. Should improve for that initial experience and boasts leading claims. Promising debut second in Bath maiden; big player with progress very much on the cards.
3	9 3rd (9) (50/1 -100%) Rebelle Lady	50 50/1(-100%)	(9) Rebelle Lady 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. 80/1, sixth of 10 in maiden at Ayr (6f, good to firm) 6 days ago. Set for another struggle. Poor form when never dangerous in maidens at Pontefract and Ayr this summer.
4	1 4th (1) (8.5/1 -21%) No More Heroes	8.5 8.5/1(-21%)	(1) No More Heroes 8.5/1, Twice-raced maiden. 5/1, third of 8 in minor event at Ripon (5f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Remains with potential but has plenty to find. Still in need of experience when third at Ripon latest; can do better still; considered.
5th	4 5th (4) (9/1 -200%) Shotley Royale	9 9/1(-200%)	(4) Shotley Royale 9/1, Promising type. Fifth of 9 in minor event at Pontefract (6f, heavy, 33/1) on debut. Off 134 days. Slight concern that he's been off since that promising start, but can't be dismissed with the potential for better. Encouraging start when fifth at Pontefract in April; off since but can't be discounted.
6th	8 6th (8) (33/1 -106%) No Aw There	33 33/1(-106%)	(8) No Aw There 33/1, Awtaad filly. Dam, 5f winner, half-sister to useful 6f-1m winner Raatea out of useful 2-y-o 6f winner Darajaat. Awtaad filly; betting can prove an accurate indicator for this debutante.
7th	2 7th (2) (200/1 -300%) Mikkmu	200 200/1(-300%)	(2) Mikkmu 200/1, Once-raced maiden. Last of 12 in maiden (200/1) at Redcar (7f, good to firm) on debut 11 days ago, very slowly away. Needs to do more. 200-1, last of 12 on his debut in maiden at Redcar (7f, good) 11 days ago.

LTO Selection:

BACK TOMORROW shaped with significant promise when chasing home a short-priced favourite on her debut a fortnight ago. Her finishing effort would suggest she ought to appreciate the stiff finish here, and natural progression can see Richard Spencer's filly strike at the second time of asking. Sidney's Son sets the standard with an official rating of 70 and he is likely to be in the thick of things, while No More Heroes appeals most of the remainder.

BACK TOMORROW shaped nicely amidst greenness when runner-up at Bath a fortnight ago and, with the potential for better, she's preferred to Sidney's Son, who is closely matched on form but more exposed. Market support for newcomer Rose'aid would look significant.

Richard Spencer's Rajasinghe filly BACK TOMORROW shaped well when a debut Bath second this month and can go one better.

15:45 Carlisle Stakes (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:55 Bath Handicap (Class 5) 14f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (6/1 +0%) Lusaka	6 6/1(+0%)	(3) Lusaka 6/1, Two wins from 6 runs this year, the latest at Ffos Las in June. Creditable fifth of 10 in handicap (4/1) at Sandown (14f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Live each-way chance. Form dipped somewhat on good to soft on latest outing in hat-trick bid.
2	7 2nd (7) (10/1 +0%) Cherry Cola	10 10/1(+0%)	(7) Cherry Cola 10/1, Latest win at Yarmouth in May. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap (4/1) at this C&D (good) 35 days ago. Likely to run her race, as she usually does, but may again find one or two too good. Running with credit and goes well on ground firmer than good.
3	2 3rd (2) (7.5/1 -15%) Militry Decoration	7.5 7.5/1(-15%)	(2) Militry Decoration 7.5/1, Course winner. Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap (17/2) at Sandown (14f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Very much a player off the same mark eased slightly in class here. Four wins from 44 races but 1-1 at Bath, taking an 11.6f race in April 2022; e-w chance.
4	9 4th (9) (4.5/1 +40%) Greased Lightning	4.5 4.5/1(+40%)	(9) Greased Lightning 4.5/1, Latest win at Windsor in July. Third of 5 in handicap at Lingfield (13f, good to firm, 13/2) 11 days ago. Place possibilities. 11.4f win at Windsor before a creditable close third of five over 1m5f; new trip.
5th	6 5th (6) (11/1 -120%) Nellie Moon	11 11/1(-120%)	(6) Nellie Moon 11/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, third of 11 in handicap (10/1) at Salisbury (14.2f, good) 13 days ago, nearest finish. Didn't get the best of runs that day and she should be involved in the finish, granted better luck here. Off 415 days before this term; third of 11 at Salisbury (1m6f) in first-time cheekpieces.
6th	4 6th (4) (7.5/1 -88%) Blue Hero	7.5 7.5/1(-88%)	(4) Blue Hero 7.5/1, Four wins from 7 runs this year. Career best when winning 9-runner handicap at this course (11.6f, good to soft, 7/2) 28 days ago, shaken up to assert. Back up in trip and 6 lb higher mark to contend with but he's clearly in good heart and boasts a terrific record here. All seven of his wins have been at this track (four this season) but none at 1m6f.
7th	11 7th (11) (11/1 -10%) Mrs Twig	11 11/1(-10%)	(11) Mrs Twig 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 7 in handicap (13/2) at Leicester (11.8f, soft) 28 days ago. Others have achieved more. Still early days but she has run in two handicaps and none of her form looks good enough.
8th	12 8th (12) (20/1 +20%) Fair Dinkum	20 20/1(+20%)	(12) Fair Dinkum 20/1, First run since leaving Hughie Morrison when sixth of 8 in handicap at Salisbury (12f, good, 22/1) 25 days ago. Others preferred. Ran badly on final start for for Hughie Morrison and below form on first go for new yard.
9th	1 9th (1) (8.5/1 +29%) Russian Rumour	8.5 8.5/1(+29%)	(1) Russian Rumour 8.5/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in June. 10/1, below form second of 8 in handicap at Ffos Las (14f, heavy) 15 days ago. Could probably do with dropping down the weights a little. Bath has been her most productive turf track; returns for first time since her June win.
10th	8 10th (8) (14/1 +22%) Stiletto	14 14/1(+22%)	(8) Stiletto 14/1, 5/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, bit below form fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Worcester (20f, good) 63 days ago, doing too much too soon. Others make greater appeal. Seen far more often on AW but a 17-race maiden overall; minor honours over hurdles lately.
11th	14 11th (14) (25/1 -25%) Al Sayah	25 25/1(-25%)	(14) Al Sayah 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tenth of 14 in handicap (9/1) at Tipperary (12.6f, good) 49 days ago. First run for yard after leaving John S. O'Donoghue and she's one to note in the betting, given that she is probably capable of better. Ex-Irish; this longer trip makes appeal on pedigree and penultimate performance.
12th	10 12th (10) (40/1 -150%) Alchemystique	40 40/1(-150%)	(10) Alchemystique 40/1, Seventh of 8 in handicap (8/1) at Newbury (12f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Looks vulnerable from a win point of view. Close second at Chester; Newbury run last time (also 1m4f on soft) was disappointing.
13th	5 13th (5) (25/1 -79%) Silverscape	25 25/1(-79%)	(5) Silverscape 25/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Fifth of 8 in handicap (11/1) at Newbury (12f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Needs to bounce back but continues to edge down the weights and he may well pop up at some point soon. Generally much more interesting on AW; no impact in either sphere on last five starts.
14th	13 14th (13) (12/1 -100%) Big Jimbo	12 12/1(-100%)	(13) Big Jimbo 12/1, Career best when winning 13-runner handicap at this course (11.6f, good, 9/4) 19 days ago, cosily. Back up in trip and while he merits respect, a 3 lb rise demands more of him. Got up close home over 11.6f here on latest start, having been pushed along in rear.

LTO Selection:

Blue Hero arrives in fine fettle having won four of his last five appearances and it would be foolish to rule the five-year-old out in his current mood. However, the 1m6f distance might be on the limit of the gelding's stamina and it may be worth taking him on with MILITRY DECORATION. The son of Epaulette has been performing with credit in defeat of late and the combination of a drop in class and the booking of a useful 7lb apprentice may prove just the tonic. Lusaka completes the shortlist.

NELLIE MOON responded well to the first-time cheekpieces (retained) when a closing third on her latest start at Salisbury where she encountered traffic problems at a crucial stage. On that evidence, she is now ready to capitalise on the handicapper's mercy and can underline that point by emerging on top here. Militry Decoration wasn't beaten far in a Class 4 Sandown handicap last time and he is feared most ahead of seven-time course winner Blue Hero, who is bidding for the hat-trick.

A chance is taken that AL SAYAH can strike first time out for Neil Mulholland, with her stamina yet to come sufficiently into play.

15:55 Bath Handicap (Class 5) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (8/1 +33%) Forza Orta	8 8/1(+33%)	(9) Forza Orta 8/1, Won twice last year, including at this course (11.9f) in July, and stepped up on his form so far this season when runner-up at Hamilton (13.1f), returned to more prominent tactics. On a workable mark and could build on his latest effort as he goes up in trip. 2nd at Hamilton (1m5f, heavy) 18 days ago, best run this term and stiffest test of stamina.
2	3 2nd (3) (3.5/1 +46%) Aztec Empire	3.5 3.5/1(+46%)	(3) Aztec Empire 3.5/1, Pair of all-weather wins at up to 2m at Kempton this year and ran at least as well when third in the Northumberland Plate. Back on turf, shaped better than the result when also third at Newbury last month, travelling well for a long way. Merits consideration. Third over 2m on last two outings in the Northumberland Plate and a warm Newbury race.
3	1 3rd (1) (14/1 -17%) Solent Gateway	14 14/1(-17%)	(1) Solent Gateway 14/1, Bagged second victory of 2023 granted the run of the race at Haydock (16.2f) in May, but unable to replicate that in stronger company when ninth in Ascot Stakes at the Royal meeting. Ran creditably when fourth at Newbury on his latest outing and can give his all again. In career-best form this season, notably twice from the front; that includes latest start.
4	12 4th (12) (20/1 -43%) Mostly Sunny	20 20/1(-43%)	(12) Mostly Sunny 20/1, Dual winner in 2022 who ran up to his best returned to the all-weather when second at Newcastle (16.2f) in July, shaping as if he should be suited by even longer distances. However, bounce back now called for having been tailed off at Goodwood 19 days ago. Twice 2nd over 2m this summer; remote behind two of these over 2m4f at Goodwood latest.
5th	4 5th (4) (18/1 -13%) Charging Thunder	18 18/1(-13%)	(4) Charging Thunder 18/1, Won 3 times up to 14f last summer and, after a spell at Meydan at the start of this year, returned to form with a pair of in-frame efforts at Ayr and Ripon in July. Made effort earlier than ideal at Newmarket last time, so could fare better having his first try at this trip. Near his best form only once from four starts this summer; unraced beyond 1m6f.
6th	14 6th (14) (4.5/1 +40%) Grappa Nonino	4.5 4.5/1(+40%)	(14) Grappa Nonino 4.5/1, Opened account in this sphere at Killarney (16.8f) in May and resumed winning ways in big-field event at the Curragh (14f) 10 days ago, having to come from further back than 2 of the next 3 home. Not dismissed lightly under a penalty. Won ten days ago; now looks like a stayer with potential, one to note despite 5lb penalty.
7th	2 7th (2) (8.5/1 -55%) Zanndabad	8.5 8.5/1(-55%)	(2) Zanndabad 8.5/1, Useful performer on the level in France who started off for current yard with 3 runs in maiden hurdles. After 3 months off, wasn't seen to best effect back on the Flat when twelfth of 18 in handicap at the Curragh (14f) in May, never nearer. Interesting upped further in trip. Never-dangerous 12th of 18 at the Curragh (1m6f) in May on his only Flat run for new yard.
8th	8 8th (8) (40/1 -21%) First Emperor	40 40/1(-21%)	(8) First Emperor 40/1, Back-to-back winner on the all-weather in January and, having a first try at 2m on turf, produced a career best when scoring at Goodwood in May. However, form has gone the wrong way on his last 3 starts and he looks to be up against it. First and third in 2m Goodwood handicaps before losing his form on last three outings.
9th	13 9th (13) (9/1 +0%) Tronador	9 9/1(+0%)	(13) Tronador 9/1, Returned to winning ways at Limerick (17f) in June before producing one of his better efforts over hurdles at Bellewstown the following month. Back on the level, again ran well when third of 17 (Robert Johnson in second) at Goodwood (20.4f) last time. Can give another good account. Came from even further back than Robert Johnson when third of 17 at Goodwood (2m4f, soft).
10th	7 10th (7) (33/1 -106%) La Pulga	33 33/1(-106%)	(7) La Pulga 33/1, All-the-way winner of a 13f Hamilton handicap in June and continued in good heart on his subsequent 2 outings that month. However, has finished down the field on his last 2 starts, although possibly unsuited by testing conditions at Goodwood 18 days ago. Form has dipped somewhat; quite interesting given this new trip, though.
11th	6 11th (6) (22/1 -144%) Haliphon	22 22/1(-144%)	(6) Haliphon 22/1, Having edged down in the weights has shown more promising signs with cheekpieces reapplied on his last 3 starts, travelling best but bumping into an unexposed rival at Yarmouth (14.1f) last time. Enters calculations from 3 lb below his last winning mark. Partial revival when 2nd last time (1m6f); three attempts at 2m+ don't rank among his best.
12th	10 12th (10) (5/1 +17%) Robert Johnson	5 5/1(+17%)	(10) Robert Johnson 5/1, Most progressive this year, making it 5 wins from 6 starts when successful at this C&D in July. Improved again in defeat when runner-up at Goodwood (20.4f) 19 days ago, pulling clear of the remainder, so he looks a major player once more. Has made almost relentless progress on turf this year; C&D win before 2m4f Goodwood 2nd.
13th	11 13th (11) (25/1 -79%) Green Team	25 25/1(-79%)	(11) Green Team 25/1, Useful performer at best but comfortably held all 4 starts in Meydan earlier this year for present stable. Hasn't fared any better back in Britain on his last 3 starts, never dangerous when third of 6 at Ascot last time. Return of cheekpieces needs to spark a revival. Has failed to shine in 2023; down weights and hints recently of being more competitive.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (22/1 -38%) Themaxwecan	22 22/1(-38%)	(5) Themaxwecan 22/1, Successful at Ascot last summer and stepped up on reappearance run when third at Haydock (16.2f) in May. Has found it tougher facing stiffer tasks on his last 2 starts, though was trapped wide when mid-field in the Northumberland Plate on his latest outing. Best on good or good to firm and a case can be made but others look more solid.

LTO Selection:

It was a career-best performance from the progressive ROBERT JOHNSON when filling the runner-up spot at Glorious Goodwood 19 days ago. Philip Kirby's gelding has rocketed up the handicap ranks this season, rising a total of 28lb since finishing down the field at Newcastle in February. He gets the nod today, with Tronador billed as his most likely danger. Others to note include Grappa Nonino, Aztec Empire and Forza Orta.

ROBERT JOHNSON has thrived having rejoined the Philip Kirby yard this year, winning 5 times with his latest success at this C&D in July, and he can add to his tally after he showed improved form in defeat at Goodwood earlier in the month. Heading the list of dangers is Haliphon, who can make his presence felt from below his last winning mark, while Aztec Empire can also go well again.

Robert Johnson is not passed over lightly but Irish challenger GRAPPA NONINO (nap) can raise his game again to defy a penalty.

16:10 York Handicap (Class 2) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:20 Carlisle Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (11/1 +31%) Redarna	11 11/1(+31%)	(1) Redarna 11/1, C&D winner. 25/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Thirsk (1m, heavy) 18 days ago. Back on a winning mark but hard to be sure what form he arrives in. C&D scorer but beat only two at Thirsk 18 days ago; not discounted if back on song here.
2	9 2nd (9) (5/1 +0%) Yoshimi	5 5/1(+0%)	(9) Yoshimi 5/1, C&D winner in June and bounced straight back from a lesser run at Leicester when taking an 8-runner handicap there last week. Not obviously well treated under a 5 lb penalty. C&D winner; landed 7f Leicester handicap ten days ago; needs bit more under a 5lb penalty.
3	6 3rd (6) (8.5/1 -113%) Poet's Magic	8.5 8.5/1(-113%)	(6) Poet's Magic 8.5/1, C&D winner who was all the sharper for her reappearance when a respectable second of 10 in handicap at Musselburgh (7f, good, 16/1) 12 days ago. One of 2 solid contenders for her stable. Not disgraced when runner-up at Musselburgh 12 days ago; C&D winner who needs considering.
4	7 4th (7) (5/1 +23%) Detective	5 5/1(+23%)	(7) Detective 5/1, Five-time course winner. 7/2, third of 5 in handicap at Hamilton (9f, good) 34 days ago, finding little. Down in trip. Multiple course winner; carried head bit awkwardly when Hamilton 3rd latest; shortlisted.
5th	8 5th (8) (11/1 -10%) Albegrey	11 11/1(-10%)	(8) Albegrey 11/1, Easy winner of a course Class 5 in June but has found life a bit tougher in stronger races twice since. Resumed with 1m success here in June but only ninth at Chepstow 13 days ago; more needed.
6th	4 6th (4) (3/1 +45%) Quest For Fun	3 3/1(+45%)	(4) Quest For Fun 3/1, Latest win at York in July. Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Chepstow (7f, good, 9/1) 13 days ago. Likely to be very competitive. Won at York and backed it up with solid Chepstow fourth 13 days ago; he can go well again.
7th	3 7th (3) (5.5/1 +15%) Fools Rush In	5.5 5.5/1(+15%)	(3) Fools Rush In 5.5/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 7/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Chepstow (7f, good) 13 days ago but had shaped quite well in the ultra competitive International Handicap at Ascot prior to that. Good 5th in Ascot's International Stakes (7f) in July but beat only one at Chepstow after.
8th	2 8th (2) (5.5/1 +15%) Red Mirage	5.5 5.5/1(+15%)	(2) Red Mirage 5.5/1, Five wins from 18 Flat runs. Visored first time, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap (9/1) at Haydock (7f, firm) 47 days ago. Fairly treated if he can build on that. First-time visor when fourth at Haydock 47 days ago; considered with headgear again on.

LTO Selection:

Although REDARNA has not been at his best in recent starts, he is now 5lb lower than for last year's Thirsk Hunt Cup success and the drop into a class 4 contest is an added positive. Dianne Sayer's nine-year-old is preferred to Quest For Fun, who finished a creditable fourth in a competitive Racing League heat last time out. C&D winner Poet's Magic is another to enter calculations, along with Yoshimi, who seeks a third success from his last four starts.

MOBASHR had excuses at Windsor last week and can show he's still very much at the top of his game. Quest For Fun and John Quinn pair Poet's Magic and Red Mirage may give the selection most to do.

Mick Appleby's MOBASHR is having a good summer and can bounce back in style having not enjoyed the rub of the green at Windsor.

16:20 Carlisle Handicap (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:30 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (1.88/1 +37%) Ciotog	1.88 1.88/1(+37%)	(1) Ciotog 1.88/1, Very good neck second of 10 to Eye of The Water in handicap at this C&D (good to soft, 14/1) 4 days ago, just failing. 4 lb better off with that rival now and he's a big player. Didn't appear to help himself in the closing stages when runner-up here on Saturday.
2	3 2nd (3) (5/1 -11%) Eye Of The Water	5 5/1(-11%)	(3) Eye Of The Water 5/1, Three wins from 12 runs this year. Won 10-runner handicap (7/1) at this C&D (good to soft) 4 days ago by neck from Ciotog, just holding on. More needed under a penalty but respected nonetheless. Penalised for his narrow defeat of Ciotog here on Saturday; usually gives his running.
3	6 3rd (6) (7.5/1 +58%) Havana Goldrush	7.5 7.5/1(+58%)	(6) Havana Goldrush 7.5/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Windsor in June. Eighth of 10 in handicap (9/1) at Windsor (10f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Others make more appeal for win purposes. Back off his last winning mark (June) but may need an easy lead to go in again.
4	2 4th (2) (11/1 +8%) Ardbraccan	11 11/1(+8%)	(2) Ardbraccan 11/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. 22/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good to firm) 19 days ago. Definite chance if she puts her best foot forward now eased in class. Modest since a third on turf in May but dropping in grade can only help.
5th	5 5th (5) (4.5/1 -35%) My Ambition	4.5 4.5/1(-35%)	(5) My Ambition 4.5/1, Two wins from 4 runs this year. Creditable second of 14 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm, 7/1) 37 days ago, running on. Solid each-way chance. C&D winner; better than ever last time (2nd) and only 1lb higher back in a Class 6.
6th	8 6th (8) (16/1 +43%) Espresso Freddo	16 16/1(+43%)	(8) Espresso Freddo 16/1, C&D winner. Sixth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW, 11/1). Off 9 months ahead of this debut for new yard and entitled to come on for the run. Wasn't in the best of form when last seen and makes trainer debut after a lengthy absence.
7th	9 7th (9) (40/1 -186%) Blue Collar Lad	40 40/1(-186%)	(9) Blue Collar Lad 40/1, Course winner. 12/1, below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (7.6f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. A winner in June but prone to the occasional no-show as he's reminded us since.
8th	4 8th (4) (16/1 -113%) Chifa	16 16/1(-113%)	(4) Chifa 16/1, Two wins from 5 runs this year the latest at Wolverhampton in May. 9/1, respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at Sandown (8f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Likely to be on the premises. Has run well at 1m but he's 5-10 over 7f and 0-17 when sent over further.
9th	10 9th (10) (22/1 -100%) Alyara	22 22/1(-100%)	(10) Alyara 22/1, Fifth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (7.6f, good to soft, 4/1) 23 days ago. Not without hope in an open-looking race. Close up at Lingfield in July but underwhelming on either side of that.
10th	7 10th (7) (7/1 -40%) Mr Trick	7 7/1(-40%)	(7) Mr Trick 7/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in March. 7/1, good fourth of 12 in handicap at Sandown (8f, good to soft) 13 days ago, rallying. Couldn't rule out. Only 2l away over C&D before running another decent race over 1m at Sandown.
11th	11 11th (11) (80/1 -186%) Kraken Filly	80 80/1(-186%)	(11) Kraken Filly 80/1, Course winner. One win from 26 Flat runs. Last of 4 in handicap (20/1) at Ffos Las (10f, heavy) 15 days ago. Others are more persuasive. Heavy ground was no good last time but she didn't run well in her two previous starts.

LTO Selection:

CIOTOG (second) aims to reverse the placings with Eye Of The Water from earlier in the week, but he could do so with a 7lb swing in the weights thanks to the booking of 3lb claimer and the winner's 4lb penalty today. Therefore, the son of Dandy Man could be set to go one better than each of his last two outings. My Ambition has struck twice over C&D this year and he has to be respected.

CIOTOG deserves to get his head in front and is taken to do just that following his recent C&D near miss. He was just touched off by Eye of The Water on that occasion but is now 4 lb better off with that rival, before the claim of star apprentice Billy Loughnane is taken into consideration. Mr Trick put in good late work when fourth at Sandown last time and is second choice ahead of Chifa and My Ambition. The down-in-class Ardbraccan also needs a second look.

Denis Coakley's MY AMBITION (nap) returns to Class 6 level after running better than ever at Windsor and we know he goes well here.

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

16:45 York Handicap (Class 2) 5f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (5/1 -11%) Designer	5 5/1(-11%)	(3) Designer 5/1, Won this race from a 5 lb lower mark last season and shaped as if back in top form when fourth of 12 in handicap (7/1) at Goodwood (5f, good to soft) 22 days ago, likely to have finished second with a clearer run. Highest draw not ideal but she merits consideration nonetheless. Caught the eye at Glorious Goodwood three weeks ago; won this race last year; respected.
2	1 2nd (1) (40/1 -100%) Rage Of Bamby	40 40/1(-100%)	(1) Rage Of Bamby 40/1, Won minor events at Newbury and Leicester on first 2 starts at 2 yrs before finishing a fine third in the Rockfel Stakes at Newmarket. Well held in Chelmsford listed contest over this trip on return, though, and goes handicapping with little bit to prove now. Has regressed sharply in two runs since Rockfel effort as 2yo; drops to 5f for first time.
3	5 3rd (5) (5.5/1 +39%) Marine Wave	5.5 5.5/1(+39%)	(5) Marine Wave 5.5/1, Placed in listed company at Chelmsford and Ayr on first 2 starts this season and wasn't disgraced up in grade when 4¼ lengths ninth of 10 to Swingalong in Summer Stakes at this course (6f, good to firm) 40 days ago. Mark looks stiff now handicapping, however. Ran well in Listed grade on most recent 5f attempt and remains unexposed at this trip.
4	7 4th (7) (5.5/1 +45%) Pillow Talk	5.5 5.5/1(+45%)	(7) Pillow Talk 5.5/1, Won listed juvenile event over C&D early last season and turned in her best effort to date when a close third of 6 in handicap at Pontefract (5f, good) 33 days ago. Solid place claims if in same form here. Has respectable York form having twice performed well in Listed grade here; solid chance.
5th	9 5th (9) (8.5/1 +29%) Radio Goo Goo	8.5 8.5/1(+29%)	(9) Radio Goo Goo 8.5/1, Has thrived this campaign, bagging fifth career success here (6f) before finishing good fourth in strong handicap at Royal Ascot. Not really seen to best effect since, racing closer to pace than ideal at Ascot last time, and she's not one to completely discount granted a more favourable set-up. Last few efforts suggest this return to 5f is well worth a shot; last win came at York.
6th	8 6th (8) (4.5/1 -13%) Pinafore	4.5 4.5/1(-13%)	(8) Pinafore 4.5/1, Dark Angel filly who was clearly well served by fitting of first-time cheekpieces when adding to her tally at Nottingham (6f) last week, travelling fluently and going clear inside final 1f. Makes plenty of appeal under a penalty if headgear works just as well. Won easily at Nottingham last week; strong chance provided she copes with drop to 5f.
7th	13 7th (13) (28/1 -40%) Star Of Lady M	28 28/1(-40%)	(13) Star Of Lady M 28/1, 4-time winner as a juvenile and having eased in weights, displayed more encouraging signs to finish placed at Windsor/York in July. Shade disappointing when fourth at Doncaster (5f, heavy) 2 weeks ago and this is harder. Below-par favourite in the Doncaster race won by Thunder Star; opposed.
8th	6 8th (6) (12/1 -20%) Kimngrace	12 12/1(-20%)	(6) Kimngrace 12/1, Listed winner at Lingfield in February but has been largely below her best since, failing to show the benefit of a recent outing when fifth of 8 in handicap at Chepstow (5.1f, good, 15/2) 13 days ago. Others make more appeal. May well raise her game back at York, where she's 1-1 over C&D after a win last October.
9th	14 9th (14) (22/1 -83%) Thunder Star	22 22/1(-83%)	(14) Thunder Star 22/1, Produced a career best from an easing mark when winning 7-runner event at Yarmouth (5.2f, good) in late-June before taking another step forward to follow up in a 6-runner Doncaster (5f, heavy) 18 days ago. This is tougher but she's clearly thriving. Seeks a hat-trick following two Class 5 wins; upped in grade but she's in top form.
10th	2 10th (2) (9/1 +25%) Lady Hamana	9 9/1(+25%)	(2) Lady Hamana 9/1, Improved when winning the listed Scurry Stakes at Sandown (5f) in June but failed to confirm that progress when last of 10 to Equality in Sprint Stakes at Sandown (5f, good) 46 days ago. Steps into handicaps with current mark looking on stiff side. Listed winner at Sandown in first-time cheekpieces; held in Group 3 since; handicap debut.
11th	12 11th (12) (33/1 -32%) Vadamiah	33 33/1(-32%)	(12) Vadamiah 33/1, Won 3 times at Catterick last season and shaped encouragingly when fifth at Musselburgh on seasonal return. Shaped as if needing the run again when last of 9 in handicap at Haydock (5f, good to firm) 69 days ago but probably has bit to find in this grade even if sharper now. Has had a wind op. Had wind surgery since last run; yet to win away from Catterick; upped in class.
12th	10 12th (10) (22/1 +12%) Woolhampton	22 22/1(+12%)	(10) Woolhampton 22/1, Has taken well to the fitting of blinkers and didn't need to improve to record a first success in handicap company in 7-runner heat at Ascot (5f, good to soft, 5/1) in July. Ran poorly at Newbury on Saturday, though, so needs to bounce back quickly. The form of her Ascot win isn't particularly strong; held at Newbury last Saturday.
13th	11 13th (11) (8.5/1 +29%) Cruise	8.5 8.5/1(+29%)	(11) Cruise 8.5/1, Likeable sort who doubled her tally for the season when scoring at Newcastle in July. Yet to prove that she's quite as good on turf but can't be ruled out. Progressive on AW; 0-4 on turf but met some trouble on most recent attempt.
14th	4 14th (4) (66/1 -164%) Coralillo	66 66/1(-164%)	(4) Coralillo 66/1, Debut winner at Fairyhouse last season and went close to winning a Curragh Group 3 later on. Out of her depth in pattern company both outings this term, though, so hard to be confident as to whether she's trained on now stepping into a handicap. Irish filly who has something to prove back at 5f and is far from solid on form.

LTO Selection:

A really competitive renewal and chances can be given to several runners. Pinafore has obvious claims having won so easily last time and with a strong pace over this shorter trip likely to suit. Thunder Star, Cruise and Lady Hamana all bring strong form to the table and have to be respected. However, with her promising run at Goodwood so fresh in the memory, this could go to DESIGNER, who likes it here and may get the race set up perfectly to strike late in the piece.

PINAFORE was untroubled in resuming winning ways in first-time cheekpieces at Nottingham last week and sets a clear standard under a penalty. Last year's winner Designer has a high draw to contend with but caught the eye at Goodwood and is taken to be in the mix again, whilst Pillow Talk, a listed winner here as a juvenile, produced her best effort at Pontefract last month and also merits respect.

Back down in class and remaining unexposed over 5f, MARINE WAVE looks particularly interesting. Pillow Talk is second choice.

16:45 York Handicap (Class 2) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:55 Carlisle Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (7.5/1 +38%) Elettaria	7.5 7.5/1(+38%)	(7) Elettaria 7.5/1, One of her better efforts when fourth of 11 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 7 days ago, running on. No good thing to back it up. One of better efforts when fourth in Beverley h'cap a week ago; she needs to back it up.
2	5 2nd (5) (11/1 +8%) Highland Queen	11 11/1(+8%)	(5) Highland Queen 11/1, Off 4 months, tenth of 15 in classified stakes at Thirsk (6f, good to firm, 14/1) 12 days ago. May strip fitter for the run. Goes back up in trip. Yet to make frame in 4 starts this term; no forlorn hope if building on recent Thirsk 10th.
3	6 3rd (6) (18/1 -13%) Independent Beauty	18 18/1(-13%)	(6) Independent Beauty 18/1, Remains a maiden after 24 Flat runs. Eighth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 28/1). Off 120 days. Back down in trip. Longstanding maiden; off since 8th at Wolverhampton in April; needs to hit ground running.
4	3 4th (3) (12/1 -100%) Wurkin Ninetofive	12 12/1(-100%)	(3) Wurkin Ninetofive 12/1, Modest maiden. 14/1, respectable sixth of 14 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Hood on first time. Back on song when sixth at Thirsk 12 days ago; hood on and not discounted off 2lb lower.
5th	4 5th (4) (2.25/1 -38%) Fortuitous Star	2.25 2.25/1(-38%)	(4) Fortuitous Star 2.25/1, Still a maiden but is most consistent, placing yet again when second of 13 in handicap (9/2) at Redcar (1m, good to firm) 11 days ago. Should go well again. Reliable sort; very good Redcar second latest; up 2lb but merits serious consideration.
5th	1 5th (1) (3.33/1 +33%) The Caltonian	3.33 3.33/1(+33%)	(1) The Caltonian 3.33/1, 7/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Ayr (6f, good) 11 days ago. Merits consideration. Low-mileage 4yo; back on track when third at Ayr 11 days ago; in the mix off same mark.
7th	2 7th (2) (3/1 +0%) Mister Sox	3 3/1(+0%)	(2) Mister Sox 3/1, Respectable third of 6 in handicap at Ripon (1m, soft, 9/4) 16 days ago. Drop back to 7f may help. Shortlist material. In good nick, fading third at Ripon latest; player with drop back to 7f a likely plus.
8th	9 8th (9) (80/1 -142%) Fighting Chance	80 80/1(-142%)	(9) Fighting Chance 80/1, Poor maiden. 150/1, seventh of 15 in classified stakes at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Has yet to finish better than sixth in his 14 starts to date; others are much preferred.
9th	10 9th (10) (33/1 -136%) Madge Mcsplash	33 33/1(-136%)	(10) Madge Mcsplash 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, last of 15 in novice at Leicester (7f, soft) 21 days ago. More chance now handicapping off a basement mark but could only consider if backed. Has beaten just one rival in her three outings; lots more needed now handicapping.
10th	8 10th (8) (200/1 -506%) Dark Eclipse	200 200/1(-506%)	(8) Dark Eclipse 200/1, No form, including on handicap debut when last seen 11 months ago. 7yo who failed to beat a rival on both starts last autumn; very hard to make a case for.

LTO Selection:

In a race lacking depth, it might pay to side with the in-form FORTUITOUS STAR. Grant Tuer's charge has been knocking on the door in recent starts and she went desperately close at Redcar 11 days ago. A similar display could be enough to see the daughter of Starspangledbanner strike at the 12th time of asking, although Mister Sox can provide a stern challenge. The Caltonian completes the shortlist.

MISTER SOX has been shaping up quite well since the blinkers have gone on and is taken to come good back over shorter. The reliable Fortuitous Star is second choice ahead of The Caltonian.

Grant Tuer's consistent FORTUITOUS STAR (nap) arrives on the back of an excellent Redcar second and can gain a deserved breakthrough win

16:55 Carlisle Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:05 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (1.75/1 +50%) Lhebayeb	1.75 1.75/1(+50%)	(8) Lhebayeb 1.75/1, One win from 23 Flat runs. 9/2, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at this C&D (good) 14 days ago, driven out. 3 lb rise fair enough and she has to enter calculations. Her first win at the 23rd attempt when well backed over C&D two weeks ago; up 3lb.
2	1 2nd (1) (16/1 -60%) On The Right Track	16 16/1(-60%)	(1) On The Right Track 16/1, C&D winner. 2 wins from 5 runs this year, the latest here in June. Sixth of 7 in handicap (25/1) at Newmarket (12f, good to firm) 11 days ago. Looks vulnerable. Sixth career success when beating two rivals over C&D in June but becoming hard to predict.
3	5 3rd (5) (6/1 +14%) Starfighter	6 6/1(+14%)	(5) Starfighter 6/1, Creditable third of 13 in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, good to soft, 14/1) 8 days ago. One to consider off an unchanged mark with top apprentice Billy Loughnane taking over. Ran okay on return from a break last week at Nottingham (1m2f) and this is more his trip.
4	9 4th (9) (2/1 -33%) Surrey Charm	2 2/1(-33%)	(9) Surrey Charm 2/1, Lightly-raced winner. Career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Chepstow (10f, good to firm, 14/1) on debut for this yard 34 days ago, cosily. 5 lb rise manageable and she's the one to beat. Successful stable/handicap debut when accounting for a subsequent winner; up 5lb.
5th	6 5th (6) (40/1 -82%) Balgowan	40 40/1(-82%)	(6) Balgowan 40/1, Eighth of 11 in handicap (40/1) at Salisbury (14.2f, good) 13 days ago. Chance here judged on bits and pieces of form but record stands at 0-9 on the Flat. Struggled under both codes the last twice and wouldn't be the obvious answer.
6th	3 6th (3) (7.5/1 +38%) Tiger Beetle	7.5 7.5/1(+38%)	(3) Tiger Beetle 7.5/1, One win from 21 Flat runs. Eighth of 9 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, good, 18/1) 33 days ago. Significantly back up in trip and others make more appeal on this occasion. AW winner in December but patchy form in ten subsequent defeats from 1m to 1m4f.
7th	7 7th (7) (9/1 -50%) Feyha	9 9/1(-50%)	(7) Feyha 9/1, 10/1, creditable third of 6 in handicap at Epsom (10.1f, good) 41 days ago, nearest finish. More needed here but she is at least likely to benefit from this step back up in trip. Respectable thirds on her last two runs and returning to further looks a positive.
8th	4 8th (4) (25/1 -56%) Thefastnthecurious	25 25/1(-56%)	(4) Thefastnthecurious 25/1, 15/2, first run since leaving Richard Spencer when last of 8 in handicap at Ffos Las (14f, heavy) 15 days ago, doing too much too soon. Needs to bounce back. AW winner; 1m6f on soft ground wouldn't have been ideal on recent stable debut.

LTO Selection:

SURREY CHARM shaped as though a step up to this distance could bring about even more improvement when she took it up inside the final furlong to win going away over 1m2f at Chepstow on her handicap/stable debut last month, and she could prove very tough to stop off a 5lb higher rating. Recent C&D victor Lhebayeb looks the main threat despite a 3lb rise for that success, while Starfighter completes the shortlist after his Nottingham third.

There may well be more to come from SURREY CHARM, who left her low-key 2-y-o efforts for George Baker well behind when making a winning handicap debut for her new yard at Chepstow last month. That wasn't a particularly strong race but she did the job well, especially considering that she was returning from an 11-month absence, and this stiffer test promises to suit. Starfighter is taken to follow the selection home, with recent C&D scorer Lhebayeb best of the rest.

Surrey Charm is unexposed but STARFIGHTER returns to his best trip after a pleasing return at Nottingham last week.

17:05 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:10 Sligo Maiden Hurdle 17f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
16	16 (16) (66/1 +0%) Sally's Cave	66 66/1(+0%)	(16) Sally's Cave 66/1, 100/1, badly in need of the experience when ninth of 11 in maiden hurdle at Downpatrick (17.3f, good) on debut 10 days ago. RESERVE. Second reserve, needs to avoid the mistakes she made on her debut at Downpatrick.
1	12 1st (12) (4/1 +43%) The Grey Dove	4 4/1(+43%)	(12) The Grey Dove 4/1, Didn't get home in a demanding race when fourth of 16 in maiden hurdle (5/1) at Kilbeggan (19f, soft) 40 days ago. Fancied to be in the mix back down in trip. Beaten 9l in second on hurdling debut, remote fourth at Kilbeggan on second attempt.
2	3 2nd (3) (12/1 -50%) Stormalong	12 12/1(-50%)	(3) Stormalong 12/1, Modest hurdler. Ran well despite looking unsuited by the 2f shorter trip when third of 16 in maiden hurdle (7/1) at Punchestown (16f, good) 73 days ago. Each-way claims. Bumper winner, best hurdles run so far when third at Punchestown 3/4l behind The Grey Dove.
3	4 3rd (4) (28/1 -211%) Tina Meehan	28 28/1(-211%)	(4) Tina Meehan 28/1, Bumper winner on debut at Tramore last October. 1/2, run best excused when seventh of 16 in maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, soft) on hurdles bow 40 days ago, bad mistake 3 out. First run for yard after leaving W. P. Mullins. Hooded for 1st time. Wide-margin bumper winner for Willie Mullins, new stable now after poor Kilbeggan run.
4	7 4th (7) (5/1 +50%) Angelsworknovrtime	5 5/1(+50%)	(7) Angelsworknovrtime 5/1, Modest hurdler. Remains a maiden after 12 hurdle runs. 18/1, wasted no time getting back to form when fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle at this course (17.8f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Unplaced favourite in C&D handicap last month, better when 7l fourth here 13 days ago.
5th	10 5th (10) (150/1 +0%) Letters To Juliet	150 150/1(+0%)	(10) Letters To Juliet 150/1, 66/1, none too fluent when eleventh of 14 in maiden hurdle at Roscommon (15.3f, good to soft) on debut 15 days ago. Jumping was untidy when down the field on recent debut at Roscommon, 66-1 then.
6th	6 6th (6) (5.5/1 -10%) Young Lucy	5.5 5.5/1(-10%)	(6) Young Lucy 5.5/1, Fair winner at 16f in bumpers in May. Sixth of 16 in maiden (66/1) at Galway (12.2f, good to soft) on Flat debut 3 weeks ago, never nearer. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Bumper winner at Cork in May, not a bad run on the Flat at Galway, could go well.
7th	14 7th (14) (150/1 -88%) Sheemore	150 150/1(-88%)	(14) Sheemore 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. First run since leaving Patrick Martin when tailed-off eighth of 10 to I Am Shadow in bumper at this course (18.2f, good to soft, 40/1) 13 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Saddle slipped on Downpatrick debut, looked reluctant at times in a bumper at this venue.
8th	9 8th (9) (100/1 -52%) Hill Rocket	100 100/1(-52%)	(9) Hill Rocket 100/1, Ask mare. Dam dual point winner. Probably best watched on debut. Dam point winner, out of a maiden half-sister to Midlands National winner G V A Ireland.
9th	8 9th (8) (200/1 -100%) Bella Be Good	200 200/1(-100%)	(8) Bella Be Good 200/1, Well beaten in bumpers and a similar story so far hurdling. Struggled in two bumpers, no improvement since switched to hurdling.
10th	5 10th (5) (0.83/1 +49%) Vadsa Queen	0.83 0.83/1(+49%)	(5) Vadsa Queen 0.83/1, Fairly useful winner at 17f in bumpers. Shaped with a little encouragement when sixth of 10 in maiden at Galway (12f, good to soft, 8/1) on Flat debut 19 days ago. Makes hurdles debut and has to be considered. Bumper winner at Tramore, found 1m4f too sharp in a Flat maiden at Galway, leading chance.
11th	17 11th (17) (80/1 -100%) Ruby Jules	80 80/1(-100%)	(17) Ruby Jules 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 50/1, showed first form in this sphere when sixth of 11 in maiden hurdle at Downpatrick (17.3f, good) 10 days ago. RESERVE. Third reserve, ordinary maiden on the Flat, modest hurdles form, little appeal in a maiden.
12th	2 12th (2) (20/1 +39%) Kiss My Lucky Egg	20 20/1(+39%)	(2) Kiss My Lucky Egg 20/1, Bumper winner on debut for Noel Williams. 28/1, bettered her hurdling debut effort on first run since leaving Emmet Mullins when third of 16 in maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan (18f, soft) 33 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Peter McCreery. Bumper winner in Britain, moderate third in a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan, needs to improve.
13th	11 13th (11) (150/1 +0%) Pixabay	150 150/1(+0%)	(11) Pixabay 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. 200/1 and hooded for 1st time, first run since leaving P. Kiely when last of 8 in bumper at Killarney (17f, good) 100 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Moderate fourth in a Tramore bumper last season, tailed off at Killarney in May.

LTO Selection:

VADSA QUEEN showed promise in bumpers last year and reappeared after a 12-month absence to score in good style at Tramore in June. She's since run on the Flat at the Galway Festival and is an interesting recruit to hurdling. The Grey Dove filled the runner-up spot behind the selection's stablemate Arctic Fly at Punchestown a couple of months ago, while Angelsworknovrtime also has placed form in maiden hurdles and wasn't disgraced here in a handicap last time. Young Lucy won a Cork bumper this spring and also has some experience over hurdles, while Tina Meehan and the well-bred I Am Shadow have also been successful in bumpers. The latter won here just under a fortnight ago.

Those with previous experience hurdling don't set a tall standard to aim at, so bumper winner VADSA QUEEN gets the vote to make a winning start in this sphere at the expense of Tina Meehan, who was previously trained by Champion trainer Willie Mullins and can easily have a line put through her hurdling debut effort. The Grey Dove and I Am Shadow are another couple to consider.

The well-related VADSA QUEEN won a bumper readily before finding 1m4f inadequate at Galway. She should be too good for these rivals

17:10 Sligo Maiden Hurdle 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:20 York Handicap (Class 2) 6f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (7.5/1 +6%) Zoulu Chief	7.5 7.5/1(+6%)	(10) Zoulu Chief 7.5/1, Caused a shock at Newbury on debut and, after a couple of lesser efforts, got right back on track with an emphatic success in a Windsor nursery last time. Looks well in under a penalty, so very much one to consider. Bounced back when easily making all at Windsor last week; strong claims under 6lb penalty.
2	3 2nd (3) (3.5/1 +36%) Starlust	3.5 3.5/1(+36%)	(3) Starlust 3.5/1, Already a dual winner and found further improvement (having been well backed) when second at Goodwood (6f) 19 days ago. Ryan Moore booked and worth a chance to go one better. Two-time winner who was a good second on nursery debut at Glorious Goodwood; respected.
3	9 3rd (9) (14/1 +30%) Room Service	14 14/1(+30%)	(9) Room Service 14/1, Made a successful start at Wetherby in May, then shaped as if in need of further when third under a penalty at Beverley 74 days ago. Has some scope for better at this distance now handicapping, so can't be ruled out. Lightly raced and the step up to 6f looks a positive move on first nursery outing.
4	2 4th (2) (6.5/1 +35%) Zabriskie Point	6.5 6.5/1(+35%)	(2) Zabriskie Point 6.5/1, Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut in 10-runner novice event at Leicester and bettered that 72 days later when a narrow third under a penalty at Salisbury. Opening mark looks fair, so he's worthy of consideration. Unexposed colt who could prove well suited by this big field and the resulting strong pace.
5th	17 5th (17) (8.5/1 +47%) Key To Cotai	8.5 8.5/1(+47%)	(17) Key To Cotai 8.5/1, Lightly-raced filly who didn't need to improve to open her account at Nottingham last time. Should be suited by the well-run nature of this but has something to find. Her penultimate form reads well in the context of her mark and she's on the shortlist.
6th	8 6th (8) (7.5/1 +0%) Blue Prince	7.5 7.5/1(+0%)	(8) Blue Prince 7.5/1, Going the right way and looked comfortably ahead of his opening mark when forging clear to score over C&D last month. Handicapper has had his say, but should feature again. Surged clear to win over C&D on nursery debut; may be able to take 9lb rise in his stride.
7th	13 7th (13) (28/1 -27%) Innvincible Friend	28 28/1(-27%)	(13) Innvincible Friend 28/1, Fair colt. Winner at Chester in June over this trip. Has held form since without improving and mark looks a bit high presently. Relatively exposed but ran creditably in a sales race last time; an each-way possible.
8th	15 8th (15) (22/1 -10%) Ziggy's Queen	22 22/1(-10%)	(15) Ziggy's Queen 22/1, Yet to open her account but has shaped well on her last couple of outings, runner-up again at Beverley last time. Should be suited by this step up in distance and merits respect after a break. Placed over 5f on all three starts and the step up to 6f could prompt further improvement.
9th	19 9th (19) (28/1 -40%) Specific Times	28 28/1(-40%)	(19) Specific Times 28/1, Much improved when scoring on nursery bow over C&D in July and shaped better than the result when fourth at Goodwood subsequently, paying late for going off harder than ideal. Not discounted. 2l win over C&D on nursery debut but well beaten at Goodwood since; 5lb out of the weights.
10th	16 10th (16) (7/1 +42%) Red Zone Hero	7 7/1(+42%)	(16) Red Zone Hero 7/1, Six-figure breeze-up purchase who confirmed previous promise when landing a maiden at Ayr last time. Straightforward sort who may do better still, so not a forlorn hope. Justified odds-on favouritism in Ayr maiden and could have potential off opening mark.
11th	12 11th (12) (16/1 +20%) Mayo Neighs	16 16/1(+20%)	(12) Mayo Neighs 16/1, Gelded prior to making a taking winning debut at Bath in May. Back on track when third at Haydock on nursery debut over this trip and may yet have a bigger effort in him. Blinkers go on. Third at Haydock on nursery debut and perhaps that run can be marked up; retains potential.
12th	7 12th (7) (40/1 -122%) Ganesha	40 40/1(-122%)	(7) Ganesha 40/1, Second victory at Hamilton (5f) when landing a gamble with a bit in hand on nursery debut in July and far from disgraced when runner-up (to Blue Prince) over C&D last time. Unlikely to reverse the form with that rival, however. No match for Blue Prince over C&D latest but raced alone in centre; not ruled out each-way.
13th	4 13th (4) (22/1 +0%) Barnwell Boy	22 22/1(+0%)	(4) Barnwell Boy 22/1, Early foal who quickened up in the style of a useful juvenile when making a decisive winning debut at Goodwood in May. Hasn't cut it in Group races since but it's too soon to write him off. Impressive at Goodwood on debut but has struggled in Listed & Group 3 races the next twice.
14th	1 14th (1) (11/1 +31%) Bobsleigh	11 11/1(+31%)	(1) Bobsleigh 11/1, Won first 2 starts, latterly the Woodcote at Epsom (6f, good to firm). Improved again when sixth of 20 in the Coventry at Royal Ascot and has had excuses on both subsequent outings. Makes handicap debut and yard won this last year with a useful one. Creditable 6th at Royal Ascot and slow ground may not have suited since; could bounce back.
15th	6 15th (6) (14/1 -17%) Jungle Mate	14 14/1(-17%)	(6) Jungle Mate 14/1, Scored on debut and has shaped nicely on both outings since, strong at the finish in a big sales race at Naas last time. More to come and can get involved if they go a strong pace. Second of 20 in sales race at Naas last time and he could be in the mix.
16th	20 16th (20) (66/1 +18%) Ticktyboo	66 66/1(+18%)	(20) Ticktyboo 66/1, Bettered debut effort when second in a C&D novice but has disappointed since, including in a nursery here last time. Gelded since. Others preferred. Well beaten over C&D on nursery debut but gelded since and stable form is a plus.

LTO Selection:

STARLUST has done nothing but improve in four starts to date and ran a blinder to finish second on his handicap debut at Glorious Goodwood, despite racing with the choke out early on. A 3lb rise for that effort is fair and, with Ryan Moore taking over the reins, he should go close. Jungle Mate could very easily be three wins from three now, after backing up a debut win with two narrow defeats, and he demands respect. Blue Prince and Bobsleigh are other names to note.

STARLUST has a solid profile and arrives on the back of an improved showing when second in a strong 6f nursery at Goodwood, so he gets the vote in what looks another warm race. Recent C&D winner Blue Prince is an obvious danger and Zoulu Chief has to be respected after his Windsor romp.

The Richard Fahey-trained BLUE PRINCE impressed when powering clear over C&D on last month's nursery debut and gets the nod.

17:20 York Handicap (Class 2) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Leicester Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (25/1 -108%) Dan Dee Prince	25 25/1(-108%)	(4) Dan Dee Prince 25/1, 17/2, ran poorly when tenth of 11 in nursery at Newmarket (6f, good) 26 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Disappointing at Newmarket last time and he needs to resume his progress at this new trip.
2	1 2nd (1) (6/1 -100%) Doubletalk	6 6/1(-100%)	(1) Doubletalk 6/1, 5/2, showed improved form when winning 12-runner nursery at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 6 days ago by ¾ length from Whatwouldiknow, making all and always holding on. Carries penalty and sure to be popular. Made all to beat a clear second at Beverley last week and she's respected under a penalty.
3	3 3rd (3) (4.5/1 +10%) Forever A Diamond	4.5 4.5/1(+10%)	(3) Forever A Diamond 4.5/1, 17/2, quickly got back on the up when second (a place in front of Diddy Man) of 11 in nursery at this C&D (good to firm) 10 days ago. Merits consideration. Runner-up in two of her three nurseries including over C&D last time; respected.
4	5 4th (5) (7/1 +42%) Zaman Daar	7 7/1(+42%)	(5) Zaman Daar 7/1, Got back somewhere close to his first effort when eighth of 14 in maiden at Newmarket (6f, good to firm, 200/1) 12 days ago. Upped in trip for his handicap debut. Well-bred colt and he looks a possible improver upped in trip on nursery debut.
5th	8 5th (8) (2.25/1 +55%) Whatwouldiknow	2.25 2.25/1(+55%)	(8) Whatwouldiknow 2.25/1, Showed improved form stepped up in trip when ¾-length second of 12 to Doubletalk in nursery (17/2) at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 6 days ago, clear of rest. Has to be taken seriously with a 7-lb claimer taking over for the first time. Runner-up behind Doubletalk at Beverley and he has a swing in the weights here; respected.
6th	2 6th (2) (5.5/1 -38%) Salsa Dancer	5.5 5.5/1(-38%)	(2) Salsa Dancer 5.5/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable fifth of 10 on nursery debut (gambled-on 4/1) at Kempton (6f) 2 weeks ago, inadequate test. Clearly thought capable of better and better showing anticipated back at 7f. Well held in all four runs but he looks a possible improver on this step back up in trip.
7th	7 7th (7) (40/1 -300%) Irrelevant	40 40/1(-300%)	(7) Irrelevant 40/1, Again showed little when eighth of 9 in minor event at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 66/1) 53 days ago, slowly away. Makes handicap debut. Been gelded and now switches to a nursery but he needs a transformation upped in trip.
8th	6 8th (6) (5/1 +9%) Diddy Man	5 5/1(+9%)	(6) Diddy Man 5/1, Produced his best effort to date when third (a place behind Forever A Diamond) of 11 in nursery at this C&D (good to firm, 7/2) 10 days ago. Not out of things. Placed over C&D latest but was behind Forever A Diamond in that race; needs to find more.
9th	9 9th (9) (50/1 -213%) Rising Force	50 50/1(-213%)	(9) Rising Force 50/1, 20/1, fared no better on first run since leaving James Tate when seventh of 10 in nursery at Windsor (6f, good) 9 days ago. Faces another struggle. Has struggled in both his nurseries and has plenty to prove at this new trip.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (40/1 -150%) Brooklyn Express	40 40/1(-150%)	(10) Brooklyn Express 40/1, 6/1 and blinkered for 1st time, failed to improve when fifth of 6 on nursery debut at Pontefract (6f, good) 33 days ago, slowly away. A place is probably the best he can hope for. Has been beaten 7l or more in his four starts and he needs improvement upped in trip.

LTO Selection:

DOUBLETALK got off the mark in good fashion at Beverley last week and she could be tough to catch around here with conditions ideal under her penalty. Beaten just three-quarters of a length in second that day, Whatwouldiknow has strong claims to get closer to the selection with a decent pull at the weights and is the obvious danger. There should be more to come from Salsa Dancer and Brooklyn Express, both of whom are worth monitoring in the market.

Doubletalk and WHATWOULDIKNOW pulled clear of the remainder at Beverley last Thursday and Nigel Tinkler's gelding is fancied to turn the tables with that rival (winner carries a penalty and the selection has a handy 7-lb claimer on board for the first time). Forever A Diamond and Diddy Man met over C&D 10 days ago and they can fight out minor honours.

An open race in which the vote goes to FOREVER A DIAMOND, who chased home a major improver in a C&D nursery ten days ago.

17:30 Leicester Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:35 Bath Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (10/1 +0%) Miss Bluebelle	10 10/1(+0%)	(3) Miss Bluebelle 10/1, 13/2, below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Sandown (10f, good) 90 days ago. Hood back on. Appears to be more effective on synthetics. Two AW wins; not as yet as good on turf but the return of a hood bodes well.
2	11 2nd (11) (8.5/1 +6%) Gallimimus	8.5 8.5/1(+6%)	(11) Gallimimus 8.5/1, Three wins from 7 runs this year, the latest at Brighton in July. Last of 4 in handicap at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm, 6/1) 28 days ago. Claims if able to put that run behind him. Pipped on the line by one in form here two runs back; 11.6f was too far last time.
3	2 3rd (2) (22/1 +33%) Monteria	22 22/1(+33%)	(2) Monteria 22/1, Winner at Windsor in May. 80/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Haydock (10.2f, heavy) 17 days ago. Others more persuasive here. Beaten a long way on his last three runs and slow starts have become a habit.
4	7 4th (7) (5.5/1 -57%) Shazam	5.5 5.5/1(-57%)	(7) Shazam 5.5/1, Two wins from 4 runs this year, the latest at Leicester in June. Good second of 7 in handicap (9/4) at Newmarket (12f, good to firm) 19 days ago. No reason to think that she won't be on the presmises once again. Won her first two handicaps over 1m2f and appeared to get outstayed over 1m4f at Newmarket.
5th	10 5th (10) (5.5/1 -10%) Damascus Steel	5.5 5.5/1(-10%)	(10) Damascus Steel 5.5/1, Career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy, 6/1) 20 days ago, idling. 3 lb rise demands more but he's clearly at the top of his game. Unlucky two runs back before only appearing to do enough at Nottingham; chance.
6th	9 6th (9) (6/1 +8%) Eddie Temple	6 6/1(+8%)	(9) Eddie Temple 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 7 in handicap (6/4) at Newbury (7f, good to firm) 48 days ago. Significantly up in trip and remains of interest judged on earlier promise. Maiden promise; gelded since handicap debut (below par) but has stamina to prove.
7th	8 7th (8) (6/1 -50%) Calypso	6 6/1(-50%)	(8) Calypso 6/1, Good third of 7 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy, 15/8) 36 days ago, clear of rest. This step up in trip looks a good move and he's of strong interest here with first-time cheekpieces enlisted. Consistent in his handicaps and now goes in cheekpieces over a new trip.
8th	4 8th (4) (6/1 +25%) Wild Hurricane	6 6/1(+25%)	(4) Wild Hurricane 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, bit below form sixth of 12 in handicap (5/1) at Chelmsford City (10f) 29 days ago. Each-way chance. 0-5 and doesn't look straightforward after hanging in his last two races.
9th	6 9th (6) (20/1 -25%) Star Caliber	20 20/1(-25%)	(6) Star Caliber 20/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2020. Last of 6 in handicap at Ascot (14.2f, soft, 10/1) 39 days ago. Down in trip and would be a threat off this reduced mark if able to bounce back. Not beaten many since returning for this yard and last 16 starts have been over further.
10th	1 10th (1) (8.5/1 -31%) Wonder Starelzaam	8.5 8.5/1(-31%)	(1) Wonder Starelzaam 8.5/1, Five wins from 19 Flat runs. Latest win at Lingfield in March. 8/1, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Windsor (10f, good to firm) 37 days ago, left poorly placed. Enters calculations. Fourth in Class 4 at Windsor last month and he has a solid record in Class 5s.
11th	5 11th (5) (22/1 -22%) Precision Storm	22 22/1(-22%)	(5) Precision Storm 22/1, 28/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW). Off 138 days. Clearly more of a force on the AW but his current turf mark reflects that and he's not completely dismissed. Best efforts make him a player but having first run since April is probably not ideal.

LTO Selection:

SHAZAM didn't quite see out the trip when run down late over further at Newmarket, but dropping back to his optimum distance now is a major plus. The three-year-old can make it three wins in her last four starts, with the consistent, yet winless, Calypso and Nottingham scorer Damascus Steel looking best placed to chase her home. Eddie Temple and Wild Hurricane cannot be ruled out either.

Moving up in trip here should suit CALYPSO, who was going on at the finish when a close third over a mile at Nottingham last month and, now 1 lb lower and equipped with first-time cheekpieces, he is taken to open his account at the eighth attempt. Wonder Starelzaam has acquitted himself well in higher-grade handicaps at Newbury and Windsor the last twice and is feared most ahead of Eddie Temple, Damascus Steel and Shazam.

A well-contested finale. SHAZAM still appears to be improving having seemingly got outstayed over further at Newmarket.

17:35 Bath Handicap (Class 5) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:40 Sligo Handicap Hurdle 17f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	11 1st (11) (1.25/1 +64%) Redwood Queen	1.25 1.25/1(+64%)	(11) Redwood Queen 1.25/1, 11/4, below form seventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Roscommon (16.2f, good to soft) 72 days ago, making effort earlier than ideal. Still unexposed for this yard and worth chancing if the market speaks in her favour. Disappointing at Roscommon since attracting the attention of the stewards at Punchestown.
2	9 2nd (9) (16/1 -60%) Up And Out	16 16/1(-60%)	(9) Up And Out 16/1, 17/2, creditable sixth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Not completely dismissed. A couple of promising runs in maidens in the spring, handicap form has been ordinary.
3	7 3rd (7) (10/1 +29%) Skip Mahler	10 10/1(+29%)	(7) Skip Mahler 10/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle (11/2) at Roscommon (16.2f, good to soft) 72 days ago, tailing off back straight. Hood back on. Worth a market check back from a break. Only 5-1 when pulled-up in Punchestown race in which Atlantic Wonder was second.
4	6 4th (6) (5.5/1 +45%) Makfils	5.5 5.5/1(+45%)	(6) Makfils 5.5/1, Respectable fifth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (20f, good, 17/2) 46 days ago. Likely to be on the premises again. Flat winner in France, should strip fitter as result of outing at Bellewstown last month.
5th	10 5th (10) (22/1 +12%) Future Proof	22 22/1(+12%)	(10) Future Proof 22/1, One win from 36 NH runs. Twenty six runs since last win in 2020. Below form seventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (17f, soft, 12/1) 27 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Others more persuasive. 1-33 over hurdles but placed nine times, vulnerable to judge from recent form.
6th	1 6th (1) (4.5/1 -13%) Listentillitellyea	4.5 4.5/1(-13%)	(1) Listentillitellyea 4.5/1, Remains a maiden after 21 NH runs. 7/1, good second of 14 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.6f, good) 9 days ago, clear of rest. Can make presence felt. No wins but five seconds from 19 starts over hurdles, good run at Ballinrobe last time.
7th	14 7th (14) (25/1 +0%) Banada Bridge	25 25/1(+0%)	(14) Banada Bridge 25/1, Below form fifth of 9 in novice hurdle (14/1) at Kilbeggan (19f, soft) 40 days ago. Others make more appeal. 12-race maiden over hurdles, has failed to build on Leopardstown second in March.
8th	5 8th (5) (25/1 +0%) Goodie Girl	25 25/1(+0%)	(5) Goodie Girl 25/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. Winner in hurdle at Downpatrick in June. 11/1, ninth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (18f, soft) 33 days ago. Others preferred. 33-1 winner at Downpatrick in her first handicap, failed to reproduce form at Kilbeggan.
9th	8 9th (8) (9/1 +44%) Benefit Run	9 9/1(+44%)	(8) Benefit Run 9/1, Course winner. Twenty two runs since last win in 2020. 50/1, eighth of 12 in handicap chase at Galway (18.2f, soft) 17 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Struggled from out of the handicap over fences at Galway, possible he can feature now.
4	4 \|F\| (4) (80/1 -100%) Mac's Xpress	80 80/1(-100%)	(4) Mac's Xpress 80/1, 18/1 and blinkered for 1st time, twelfth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.6f, good) 9 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Mrs J. Harrington. Has work to do. Failed to reach the first four in ten outings for Jessica Harrington, best watched for now.
10th	12 10th (12) (12/1 -50%) Atlantic Wonder	12 12/1(-50%)	(12) Atlantic Wonder 12/1, 9/2, bit below form seventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (17f, good) 29 days ago. Not one to give up on just yet. Can be given a chance on Roscommon second in June, possible excuses last twice.
11th	13 11th (13) (33/1 +0%) Oskar High	33 33/1(+0%)	(13) Oskar High 33/1, Course winner. Ninth of 13 in handicap hurdle (10/1) at Ballinrobe (21.6f, good) 29 days ago. Hard to make a solid case for in current mood. Won back-to-back races at Galway and Ballinrobe last autumn, now back on competitive mark.

LTO Selection:

REDWOOD QUEEN won at Cartmel for Noel Kelly last summer and caught the eye of the stewards on her first start for Charles Byrnes at Punchestown in May. She disappointed on her only subsequent outing on softer ground at Roscommon and has been taken out a number of times recently due to the going. She looks well treated if the getting a sound surface. Makfils hails from a yard in good form and should progress from a run at Bellewstown last month, while Rockview Roman gave encouragement when runner-up here recently. Listentillitellyea was a frustrating sort to follow last year finishing second four times and again filled the runner-up spot behind the progressive Presenting Lad at Ballinrobe last week.

REDWOOD QUEEN has shaped better than the result on both starts for her current yard and, if strong in the betting back from a break, she's the one to side with. In-form pair Listentillitellyea and Rockview Roman also make plenty of appeal.

Though getting on in years BENEFIT RUN may be able to pick up another win. Listenttillitellyea is a likely danger.

17:40 Sligo Handicap Hurdle 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:52 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (8/1 -45%) Okami	8 8/1(-45%)	(3) Okami 8/1, Opened account at Chelmsford City in July. 10/3, not seen to best effect when fifth of 8 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago, not ideally placed. Should be suited by this trip and he can get back to winning ways. Narrow win on handicap debut before left poorly placed over C&D; player if pace sound.
2	9 2nd (9) (5.5/1 +31%) Surrey Noir	5.5 5.5/1(+31%)	(9) Surrey Noir 5.5/1, Failed to meet expectations when fifth of 9 on handicap debut at Leicester (7f, good, 10/3) 55 days ago. Has been gelded since and now has cheekpieces on 1st time. Could yet do better back on all-weather. Has to bounce back but still looks raw and gelding operation could be the making of him.
3	2 3rd (2) (6/1 +40%) Rogue Soldier	6 6/1(+40%)	(2) Rogue Soldier 6/1, Below form after 8 weeks off when fourth of 6 in minor event at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy, 6/1) 20 days ago, though possibly unsuited by step up in trip under testing conditions. Makes handicap debut. Positives to take from first three runs and latest effort forgivable; handicap bow.
4	5 4th (5) (6/1 -9%) Abbey's Dream	6 6/1(-9%)	(5) Abbey's Dream 6/1, Won twice at Newcastle (7.1f) early this year, with his latest success in February. Ran up to best on turf debut when second of 6 in handicap at Salisbury (7f, good, 17/2) 7 days ago. Can make her presence felt. Pleasing turf debut last week and bulk of AW form brings her into the equation; rail draw.
5th	8 5th (8) (5.5/1 +45%) City Cyclone	5.5 5.5/1(+45%)	(8) City Cyclone 5.5/1, Stepped up on recent outing when third of 7 in handicap at Sandown (1m, heavy, 15/2) 3 weeks ago. Can give his running again. Far from disgraced for new yard and no surprise if giving this a good shot from the front.
6th	12 6th (12) (8/1 +50%) Island Native	8 8/1(+50%)	(12) Island Native 8/1, Failed to build on promise of previous run when fifth of 7 in handicap at Ffos Las (7.4f, heavy, 5/1) 15 days ago, though possibly unsuited by conditions. Others still preferred. Best judged on first of two handicap runs but others preferred in this 0-70.
7th	10 7th (10) (11/1 -10%) Garrick Street	11 11/1(-10%)	(10) Garrick Street 11/1, Had excuses for previous outing, but below form when twelfth of 14 in handicap (6/1) at this course (1m) 9 days ago. Improvement required with blinkers now reached for. Yet to really do it in handicaps and finished down the field here last week.
8th	11 8th (11) (6/1 +33%) Wadi Bani	6 6/1(+33%)	(11) Wadi Bani 6/1, Shaped as if back in form when fifth of 8 in handicap at Newbury (7f, good to soft, 9/1) 27 days ago, left poorly placed. Interesting contender having had a wind op since last time. Interesting to see if supporters return having undergone wind surgery.
9th	7 9th (7) (28/1 -522%) Evenstar	28 28/1(-522%)	(7) Evenstar 28/1, After 7 months off with tongue strap on for 1st time, shaped as if needing run when seventh of 9 in minor event at Ripon (6f, good to soft, 17/2) 32 days ago. Cheekpieces now added as she makes handicap bow. Some appeal on first two runs; market can guide now switched to handicaps.
10th	1 10th (1) (28/1 -211%) Kokomo	28 28/1(-211%)	(1) Kokomo 28/1, Hooded for 1st time, failed to improve when tenth of 13 on handicap debut at York (5.4f, good, 9/1) 26 days ago. Could do with settling better as she goes back up in trip. Down the field on handicap debut last month and could do with settling better.
11th	4 11th (4) (9/1 +36%) Dartman	9 9/1(+36%)	(4) Dartman 9/1, Had been running consistently well prior to a below-par effort (possibly unsuited by the track) when last of 7 in handicap at Brighton (7f, good, 17/2) 13 days ago. No surprise to see him bounce back. 0-7 and has gone backwards this year; risky proposition.

LTO Selection:

This looks a tough one to call, so a tentative vote goes to EVENSTAR, who makes her handicap bow after finishing down the field on her return to action at Ripon, a track that didn't seem to favour her. The daughter of Havana Grey could be let in leniently off a mark of 68 based on her debut run at Southwell. Abbey's Dream filled the runner-up spot at Salisbury last time and she could get involved off the same rating. Surrey Noir is another to note in first-time cheekpieces.

Having made a successful handicap debut at Chelmsford in July, OKAMI had excuses at this C&D on his latest outing (left poorly placed) and he can get back on the up to resume winning ways. Abbey's Dream ran well on her turf debut a week ago and can give another good account back on all-weather, with Surrey Noir completing the shortlist.

Narrow preference is for SURREY NOIR who really should have a win under his belt but looks just the type to benefit from being gelded.

17:52 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:02 Leicester Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (2.5/1 +25%) Mr Monaco	2.5 2.5/1(+25%)	(4) Mr Monaco 2.5/1, Once-raced maiden. Fourth of 9 in minor event at Salisbury (6f, good, 15/2) on debut 13 days ago, faring best of those held up. Should have more to offer. Ran green at Salisbury and he's a likely improver upped in trip on his second start.
2	9 2nd (9) (100/1 -614%) Sovereign Queen	100 100/1(-614%)	(9) Sovereign Queen 100/1, Makes appeal on paper but shaped as if needing the run for fitness/experience when last of 9 in maiden at Haydock (7f) 12 days ago, headway briefly 3f out. This should reveal more. Failed to beat a rival at Haydock and can only be watched after that low-key start.
3	1 3rd (1) (6/1 -50%) Al Shabab	6 6/1(-50%)	(1) Al Shabab 6/1, Twice-raced maiden. 5/1, improved on debut form despite still looking green when third of 8 in maiden at Brighton (7f, good) 13 days ago. In good hands and he's open to further improvement. Promising third behind an odds-on rival at Brighton (7f) and he's open to more progress.
4	3 4th (3) (1.1/1 +33%) High Point	1.1 1.1/1(+33%)	(3) High Point 1.1/1, Promising type. 14/1, third of 8 in minor event at Epsom (7f, good to soft) on debut 20 days ago, pushed along over 2f out and plugging on. Big shout with improvement likely. Went close at Epsom on debut and he sets a clear standard on that form; key player.
5th	7 5th (7) (150/1 -650%) Highland Slipper	150 150/1(-650%)	(7) Highland Slipper 150/1, Foaled March 29. 10,000 gns yearling, Highland Reel colt. Dam, maiden (best at 7f), half-sister to useful 7f-9f winner King's Slipper. 10,000gns yearling; one of two newcomers for the yard and market should guide..
6th	2 6th (2) (9/1 +55%) Bust A Move	9 9/1(+55%)	(2) Bust A Move 9/1, 20,000 gns Ribchester gelding. 18/1, fifth of 9 in maiden at Pontefract (6f, good) on debut 14 days ago, running green and not knocked about. This should reveal more but nurseries may be more his bag in due course. Never involved at Pontefract on debut and he's probably one for further down the line.
7th	11 7th (11) (14/1 +0%) L'equilibriste	14 14/1(+0%)	(11) L'equilibriste 14/1, Foaled March 10. €10,000 yearling, Dream Ahead filly. Half-sister to useful 11f winner Iznik. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 7f winner Digression from family of Daylami. Has speed and stamina in her pedigree and market should guide on debut.
8th	5 8th (5) (12/1 +0%) Wonderful Lives	12 12/1(+0%)	(5) Wonderful Lives 12/1, Once-raced maiden. Seventh of 11 in maiden (18/1) at Salisbury (6f, good) on debut 25 days ago, running green and making no impression. Should improve. Didn't show a great deal at Salisbury and he needs a transformation on his second start.
9th	6 9th (6) (40/1 -150%) Double Red	40 40/1(-150%)	(6) Double Red 40/1, Foaled March 25. 14,000 gns yearling, Belardo gelding. Closely related to 1¼m winner Lady de Vega and half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 5f winner Stocking and 1¼m-1¾m winner Oi The Clubb Oi's. 14,000gns half-brother to four winners; market should guide on debut.
10th	10 10th (10) (50/1 -257%) Free Speech	50 50/1(-257%)	(10) Free Speech 50/1, Foaled February 28. 13,000 gns yearling, Masar filly. Half-sister to winner up to 1¼m Lady Iffraaj. Dam, 1¼m winner, half-sister to very smart winner up to 1½m Wigmore Hall. Has quite a bit of stamina in her pedigree and she could be a longer-term prospect.
11th	8 11th (8) (250/1 -400%) Jesse William	250 250/1(-400%)	(8) Jesse William 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. 250/1, tenth of 12 in minor event at Doncaster (7f, soft) 27 days ago. Can only be watched. Massive prices and he's struggled in two 7f novice events at Doncaster (good/soft).

LTO Selection:

Al Shabab took a step forward when third at Brighton last time and may well improve again, while Mr Monaco got outpaced on debut but shaped with plenty of promise and this extra furlong should be of major benefit today. Slight preference is for HIGH POINT, who is likely to need a bit further in time, but his debut effort when a close third at Epsom suggests he should be able to win at this trip and he can get off the mark at the second attempt.

HIGH POINT produced a promising first effort when finishing a close-up third in an Epsom novice 3 weeks ago and with progress anticipated, he shades the vote to build on that and make it second time lucky. Mr Monaco and Al Shabab can provide the chief threats.

Preference is for HIGH POINT, who went close at Epsom on his recent debut and sets a clear standard on that clear third.

18:02 Leicester Stakes (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:10 Sligo Maiden Hurdle 21f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	9 1st (9) (9/1 +36%) Sequestered	9 9/1(+36%)	(9) Sequestered 9/1, Modest hurdler. Fourth of 14 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.6f, good, 12/1) on hurdles bow 9 days ago. Up in trip. Recent Ballinrobe maiden hurdle debut was a solid one; good bit more likely required here.
2	1 2nd (1) (0.5/1 +73%) Arabian Diamond	0.5 0.5/1(+73%)	(1) Arabian Diamond 0.5/1, Promising sort. Bumper winner here in July. 7/2, creditable fourth of 16 in novice hurdle at Galway (21f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Remains open to improvement. Bumper winner rates a major player on the back of recent Galway maiden hurdle fourth.
3	11 3rd (11) (66/1 +56%) Tom Kelly	66 66/1(+56%)	(11) Tom Kelly 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden under Rules. Off 9 months and up in trip on first run for yard after leaving Mark Cahill. Mildly encouraging debut in Galway maiden last September but couple of poor efforts since.
4	7 4th (7) (40/1 -186%) Rock Ya Boy Ya	40 40/1(-186%)	(7) Rock Ya Boy Ya 40/1, Remains a maiden after 7 hurdle runs. Pulled up in novice hurdle at Thurles (16.4f, heavy, 11/1) 163 days ago, behind when pulled up approaching 2 out. Up in trip. Absent since pulled up in Thurles maiden hurdle in March.
5th	6 5th (6) (7/1 -100%) Musta Lovea Lovea	7 7/1(-100%)	(6) Musta Lovea Lovea 7/1, Fair hurdler. Remains a maiden after 7 hurdle runs. Good second of 11 in handicap hurdle (5/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy). Off 7 months. Up in trip and solid each-way chance. Absent since narrow defeat in Fairyhouse handicap on New Year's Day; trip a concern.
6th	8 6th (8) (4.5/1 -125%) Rule The Wind	4.5 4.5/1(-125%)	(8) Rule The Wind 4.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. 5/4, fell in novice hurdle at Downpatrick (21.8f, good) 10 days ago. Obvious claims. Halfway faller at Downpatrick 10 days ago; pick of form gives him a major chance though.
7th	14 7th (14) (50/1 -52%) French Milan	50 50/1(-52%)	(14) French Milan 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 10 in bumper at this course (18.2f, good to soft, 50/1) 13 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Mild promise in bumpers, including here 13 days ago; upped in trip for hurdles debut.
8th	2 8th (2) (9/1 +10%) Bumble Bee Bet	9 9/1(+10%)	(2) Bumble Bee Bet 9/1, Thrice-raced winner under Rules. Ninth of 18 in novice hurdle at Galway (16.8f, soft, 20/1) on hurdles bow 18 days ago. Up in trip here and may well do better. Ayr bumper winner has come up short since; best watched for now.
9th	4 9th (4) (125/1 +17%) Hutchie	125 125/1(+17%)	(4) Hutchie 125/1, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. First run since leaving Ms Debbie Hartnett when ninth of 18 in novice hurdle (150/1) at Cork (18.7f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Booking of Slevin a plus. Poor form, including recently Cork hurdles debut.
10th	10 10th (10) (125/1 -25%) Shotgun Jack	125 125/1(-25%)	(10) Shotgun Jack 125/1, Twice-raced maiden under Rules. Tenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Galway (16.8f, soft, 250/1) on hurdles bow 18 days ago. Up in trip. Well held in Listowel bumper last year and again early this month in Galway maiden hurdle.
11th	3 11th (3) (150/1 +0%) Clyde The Glide	150 150/1(+0%)	(3) Clyde The Glide 150/1, Once-raced maiden. Tongue strap on, tenth of 11 in hunter chase at Thurles (25f, good to soft, 50/1) on NH debut. Off 17 months. Makes hurdles debut. Readily passed over. Nothing so far, easily overlooked now switched to hurdles.
12th	5 12th (5) (200/1 +0%) Madhenry	200 200/1(+0%)	(5) Madhenry 200/1, Thrice-raced maiden under Rules. Sixteenth of 17 in bumper at Cork (18.7f, good to soft, 250/1) on bumper debut 16 days ago. Switches from bumpers to hurdles. Has shown nothing so far.
13	13 \|PU\| (13) (100/1 -52%) Clancys Bar	100 100/1(-52%)	(13) Clancys Bar 100/1, Libertarian mare. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful 3m hurdle winner Sergeant Harper. Wears cheekpieces. Nothing much to get excited about on breeding; cheekpieces on for debut.
12	12 \|RR\| (12) (125/1 -25%) Wild River Fall	125 125/1(-25%)	(12) Wild River Fall 125/1, Sageburg gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 23f) River Maigue. Probably best watched on debut. Newcomer best watched unless market suggests otherwise.

LTO Selection:

Gordon Elliott saddled six winners at Tramore last week and may add to his tally here ARABIAN DIAMOND who filled the runner-up spot twice in bumpers before scoring here in runaway fashion. The Getaway gelding switched to hurdles last time at the Galway Festival when a creditable fourth behind the odds-on High Class Hero. The latter's stablemate Rule The Wind is a threat on his second to Castle Field Boy at Tipperary this spring but hasn't really progressed since. Oliver McKiernan has shown some signs of a revival recently after a quiet spell and it will be interesting to see if there is any support for Musta Lovea Lovea, absent since narrowly denied at Fairyhouse on New Year's Day.

It's worth giving another chance to RULE THE WIND, who has so far failed to build on the promise of his hurdles debut second at Tipperary in April but time is still on his side and he couldn't be in better hands. Bumper winner Arabian Diamond shaped well on his first run in this sphere at Galway and is likely to emerge as the main danger. That said, Musta Lovea Lovea was just touched off in a Fairyhouse handicap when last seen in January and will also be a threat if fully tuned-up.

The vote goes to ARABIAN DIAMOND (nap), a runaway bumper winner here last month before a satisfactory hurdles run at Galway

18:10 Sligo Maiden Hurdle 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:22 Kempton Stakes (Class 4) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (2.5/1 -25%) Musical Act	2.5 2.5/1(-25%)	(5) Musical Act 2.5/1, Dark Angel gelding out of classy winner up to 9f (including on debut and in Balanchine Stakes/Cape Verdi Stakes), half-sister to high-class 7f (Dewhurst/National Stakes) winner Teofilo. 15/8, eleventh of 12 in novice at Doncaster (7f, soft) on debut 27 days ago. Clearly thought capable of better. Soft ground was possibly a factor in poor debut at Doncaster; ought to do better.
2	2 2nd (2) (5.5/1 -83%) Aljezur	5.5 5.5/1(-83%)	(2) Aljezur 5.5/1, €68,000 2-y-o, Galileo Gold colt. Half-brother to 5f winner Khabib and 7f winner Threebars. Dam, 5f and (at 2 yrs) 6f winner, out of half-sister to very smart sprinter Snaefell. Similar form when making the frame at Newbury/Ascot and those efforts make him the one to beat up in trip. Made the frame at Newbury and Ascot last month; one of the main form contenders.
3	3 3rd (3) (10/1 -25%) Biographer	10 10/1(-25%)	(3) Biographer 10/1, Foaled March 4. Oasis Dream colt. Dam, 5f winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 1m Aktoria. Market should reveal expectations. Newcomer who is a likely type on breeding; market support should be heeded.
4	1 4th (1) (2/1 +50%) Commander Of Life	2 2/1(+50%)	(1) Commander Of Life 2/1, Progressive sort, off the mark at third attempt in 13-runner novice at Chelmsford City (6f) 29 days ago. Will stay 7f and is likely to progress further, so needs considering under a penalty. Scored at Chelmsford on latest 6f start; open to further progress and should stay 7f.
5th	4 5th (4) (12/1 -100%) Dunstan	12 12/1(-100%)	(4) Dunstan 12/1, Foaled May 13. 32,000 gns yearling, Saxon Warrior colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 8.3f winner King Fairy and 1m winner Morgan Fairy, both useful. Dam unraced half-sister to high-class 5.6f/6f winner Muthmir. Noteworthy newcomer. 32,000gns yearling; Saxon Warrior half-brother to three winners; check the betting.
6th	11 6th (11) (25/1 -79%) Ravishing Beauty	25 25/1(-79%)	(11) Ravishing Beauty 25/1, Foaled March 6. Camelot filly. Dam 2-y-o 5f/6f winner. Wears hood. Filly by Camelot out of a 2yo Group 3 winner for her owner; heed market signals.
7th	6 7th (6) (150/1 -127%) Restricted	150 150/1(-127%)	(6) Restricted 150/1, Foaled April 1. 9,000 gns foal, Havana Grey colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 1m winner Muhtaram and winner up to 7f Volatile, both useful. Dam maiden. 9,000gns foal; by Havana Grey; trainer has low strike-rate with 2yos.
8th	7 8th (7) (4.5/1 +10%) Swift Victory	4.5 4.5/1(+10%)	(7) Swift Victory 4.5/1, Good-looking sort who left debut form well behind when third of 11 in novice (18/1) at this C&D 14 days ago, slowly away. May well do better again. Placed over C&D two weeks ago and looks a likely player if repeating that form.
9th	10 9th (10) (100/1 -100%) Miss Gitana	100 100/1(-100%)	(10) Miss Gitana 100/1, Nathaniel filly. Dam, 5.7f-7f winner (including at 2 yrs), half-sister to smart winner up to 1¼m Trevaunance. Modest form in novices at Beverley/Lingfield. Gives the impression that handicaps will be her scene.
10th	9 10th (9) (50/1 -25%) Lady Twilight	50 50/1(-25%)	(9) Lady Twilight 50/1, Foaled March 14. Twilight Son filly. Dam 5f winner. Pedigree isn't short of speed; not sure to see out this 7f trip.
11th	8 11th (8) (125/1 -150%) Dors Delight	125 125/1(-150%)	(8) Dors Delight 125/1, Foaled February 10. Havana Grey filly. Dam, 1m-1¼m winner, half-sister to 10.5f-1½m winner Law of Logic out of 11.5f/1½m winner Law of Chance, both in France. First foal of connections' dual handicap winner Dor's Law.

LTO Selection:

ALJEZUR has produced two promising efforts so far in his young career, with the latest of them coming at Ascot when getting up for fourth late on, suggesting he is ready for a step up in trip. Therefore, with plenty of improvement to come, he could be the one to beat. Musical Act was sent off favourite for his debut at Doncaster, so his run looked too bad to be true and he can be given another chance. Any market support for 32,000gns purchase Dunstan should be noted.

ALJEZUR showed plenty when hitting the frame in a 6f Newbury novice/Ascot maiden and is preferred to Commander of Life, who shoulders a 7 lb penalty for his win at Chelmsford. Swift Victory is another to consider having left his debut run well behind when third over this C&D 2 weeks ago.

Chelmsford winner COMMANDER OF LIFE could well defy a 7lb penalty granted further progress. Swift Victory is second choice.

18:22 Kempton Stakes (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:32 Leicester Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (7/1 +13%) Heritage House	7 7/1(+13%)	(7) Heritage House 7/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 9 in minor event (7/1) at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) 12 days ago, progress entering final 1f and keeping on. Another who should hold more chance now handicapping but opening mark demands improvement. Ran a promising race at Thirsk and looks interesting back up in trip on nursery debut.
2	2 2nd (2) (2.75/1 +54%) Tierney	2.75 2.75/1(+54%)	(2) Tierney 2.75/1, Improved for switch to handicaps/increase in trip when landing 9-runner Haydock nursery (6f) in July, staying on well. Not in same form faced with soft ground at Newmarket since but forecast quicker conditions here an obvious plus. Won at Haydock last month and had an excuse in the mud last time; could be dangerous.
3	6 3rd (6) (8/1 +33%) Magic Light	8 8/1(+33%)	(6) Magic Light 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable fifth of 9 in nursery at Newmarket (7f, good to firm, 16/1) 11 days ago, not quicken over 1f out. Rider takes off handy 5 lb and return to 6f may well help. Runner-up at Windsor last month but she's not gone on from that and others are preferred.
4	3 4th (3) (4.5/1 -80%) Invincible Tiger	4.5 4.5/1(-80%)	(3) Invincible Tiger 4.5/1, Thrice-raced winner. 10/11, won 7-runner minor event at Bath (5.7f, firm) 56 days ago, just holding on. No surprise were she capable of better still now handicapping and interesting if strong in the betting. Found more progress with her win at Bath and she's respected on nursery debut.
5th	4 5th (4) (4/1 +56%) Neverstopdreaming	4 4/1(+56%)	(4) Neverstopdreaming 4/1, Made it second time lucky in maiden at Pontefract (6f) in June and having blew the start at listed level next time, she returned to form when fourth of 12 in nursery at York (6f) 39 days ago, running on. Needs to keep the slow starts at bay, however. Has a striking pedigree but she's not progressed so far; needs to find more.
6th	5 6th (5) (4.5/1 +50%) Tokyo Drift	4.5 4.5/1(+50%)	(5) Tokyo Drift 4.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Third of 5 in minor event at Bath (5f, firm, 4/1) 67 days ago, merely plugging on. Step back up in trip rates a likely plus now attentions switch to nurseries. Mixed form in her five runs so far and she needs to kick on again on this nursery debut.
7th	8 7th (8) (16/1 +0%) Love Yours	16 16/1(+0%)	(8) Love Yours 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good sixth of 10 in nursery (10/1) at Kempton (6f) 14 days ago, weakening last ½f. Blinkers go on now but yard look to hold stronger claims with Game Breaker. Well held in all five runs including a Kempton nursery; stablemate of Game Breaker.

LTO Selection:

Game Breaker is sure to be popular after her opening win at Thirsk last time but that came on soft ground which seemed to suit her well. Back on a sound surface and up 8lb in the ratings, she has questions to answer. Slight preference is for TIERNEY, who won really well two starts back but didn't seem to appreciate the softer surface at Newmarket last time. With firmer conditions on offer this evening, she can resume her progression to get back in the winner's enclosure. Handicap newcomers Heritage House and Invincible Tiger have the potential to do better and both require market checks.

GAME BREAKER showed improved form to make her first start in nurseries a winning one at Thirsk 26 days ago. A well-bred filly from an excellent yard, she ought to have more to offer still and gets the nod to follow up. The return to quicker ground rates a plus for Tierney who could bounce back, whilst nursery debutante Invincible Tiger is another worth a second look.

Top of the list is GAME BREAKER (nap), who justified favouritism on her nursery debut at Thirsk last month and is open to more progress

18:32 Leicester Handicap (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:40 Sligo Handicap Hurdle 21f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	13 1st (13) (7/1 +50%) Sittingonthefence	7 7/1(+50%)	(13) Sittingonthefence 7/1, Eleventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (21.6f, good, 7/2) 29 days ago. Reported to have 'scoped badly after her last race, two good runs at Ballinrobe last year.
2	7 2nd (7) (7/1 -8%) Dragon's Pass	7 7/1(-8%)	(7) Dragon's Pass 7/1, Creditable fourth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (20f, good, 10/1) 34 days ago, running on late. Enters calculations. Both wins have come over 2m3f plus on testing ground, has handled better ground lately.
3	6 3rd (6) (2.5/1 +58%) Leish Oscars Son	2.5 2.5/1(+58%)	(6) Leish Oscars Son 2.5/1, Ninth of 14 in novice chase (16/1) at Wexford (19.8f, good to soft) 64 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Still early days with this yard. Point winner in April, remote fifth in a 25-runner handicap on most recent hurdles start.
4	14 4th (14) (6.5/1 +54%) Moyvilla Lass	6.5 6.5/1(+54%)	(14) Moyvilla Lass 6.5/1, 15/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable seventh of 18 in handicap hurdle at Cork (18.7f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Showed consistent form on her first three handicap attempts, lesser effort on latest.
5th	4 5th (4) (16/1 +36%) Bold Emperor	16 16/1(+36%)	(4) Bold Emperor 16/1, 22/1, sixth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (20.4f, soft) 12 days ago. Better chaser than hurdler, major improvement is needed from recent handicap hurdle runs.
6th	8 6th (8) (3.33/1 +33%) Gendarme	3.33 3.33/1(+33%)	(8) Gendarme 3.33/1, Shaped well when fourth of 14 in handicap hurdle (20/1) at Limerick (17f, soft) on reappearance 27 days ago, finishing strongly. Up in trip. Interesting runner. Showed signs of a return to form when a staying-on fourth at Limerick last time.
7th	1 7th (1) (10/1 +17%) Florey Spud	10 10/1(+17%)	(1) Florey Spud 10/1, Remains a maiden after 19 NH runs. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Wexford (20.4f, soft, 5/1) 12 days ago, folding. Two good runs in June including C&D second, doubts raised by his last two starts.
8th	9 8th (9) (16/1 +0%) Royal Class	16 16/1(+0%)	(9) Royal Class 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 15 in novice hurdle (14/1) at Ballinrobe (17f, good) 29 days ago. Back up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to improvement. Goes into handicap company after three outings, hard to assess but open to improvement.
9th	2 9th (2) (50/1 -52%) Smallcraftwarning	50 50/1(-52%)	(2) Smallcraftwarning 50/1, 25/1, seventh of 9 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (24f, soft) 27 days ago. Reported to be distressed after his handicap debut at Limerick, best watched.
10th	10 10th (10) (10/1 +29%) Breezy Bell	10 10/1(+29%)	(10) Breezy Bell 10/1, Fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (16.6f, good, 14/1) 82 days ago. Back up in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter. Four-time winner, two Flat/two over hurdles, shaped quite well at Tramore in June.

LTO Selection:

GENDARME won twice over two miles on a sound surface back in 2021 but has been lightly raced and generally disappointing since on soft ground until making eye-catching late headway when unfancied at Limerick last month. It will be fascinating to see how strong he is in the market here. The Grey Monty was second over C&D 12 months ago and was again prominent throughout after a lengthy lay-off when headed in the closing stages by Fruit Blossom (won again since) at Downpatrick. Dragon's Pass has gained both previous wins at around this trip and has kept her form well since scoring at Fairyhouse in January.

GENDARME is given a chance to build on his eyecatching reappearance fourth at Limerick, with confidence in his chance increased should the betting vibes be strong. John McConnell's recent Downpatrick runner-up The Grey Monty is second choice ahead of the consistent Dragon's Pass.

Twice successful two summers ago, GENDARME has dropped to a tempting mark again and indicated a possible revival last time.

18:40 Sligo Handicap Hurdle 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:52 Kempton Stakes (Class 4) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (2.5/1 +9%) Clear Image	2.5 2.5/1(+9%)	(1) Clear Image 2.5/1, 550,000 gns yearling, No Nay Never gelding. Brother to 2-y-o 7.5f winner Blindsided. Dam 1¼m-12.5f winner who stayed 14.5f. 7/1, showed plenty to work on when fourth of 8 in novice at Leicester (7f, good to firm) on debut 10 days ago, slowly away. Has more to offer. Showed some promise at Leicester and looks open to progress; powerful yard.
1	4 1st (4) (0.33/1 +80%) Qirat	0.33 0.33/1(+80%)	(4) Qirat 0.33/1, Showcasing colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including Irish Oaks runner-up Bluestocking. Dam winner up to 1m (Matron Stakes and 2-y-o 7f winner). Promising third of 14 in maiden (9/4) at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) on debut 12 days ago, never nearer. Form pick and extra 1f will suit. Well-bred colt who made a promising debut at Newmarket; commands respect.
2	9 2nd (9) (12/1 +25%) The Ice Phoenix	12 12/1(+25%)	(9) The Ice Phoenix 12/1, €48,000 foal, €65,000 yearling, Phoenix of Spain colt. Closely related to 2-y-o 9f winner Trnava and half-brother to numerous winners, including smart 6f winner Katla and useful 7f winner Eaglefield. 40/1 and green, eighth of 10 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) on debut 40 days ago. May improve with Newmarket debut experience under his belt.
3	7 3rd (7) (10/1 -233%) Spun To Gold	10 10/1(-233%)	(7) Spun To Gold 10/1, Foaled February 18. $65,000 yearling, €200,000 2-y-o, Justify colt. Half-brother to several winners, including very smart winner up to 1½m Tapestry and smart 2-y-o 1m winner John F Kennedy. Dam 2-y-o 6f-1m winner, won Prix Marcel Boussac and Moyglare Stud Stakes. Likely type. 200,000euros 2yo; has a smart pedigree; very interesting newcomer.
4	8 4th (8) (18/1 -50%) Teraabb	18 18/1(-50%)	(8) Teraabb 18/1, €105,000 yearling, Masar colt. Dam, useful French 7f/1m winner (including at 2 yrs), half-sister to smart winner up to 7f Daarik. Eighth of 10 in novice at Sandown (7f, heavy, 25/1) on debut 21 days ago, not knocked about. May well do better (entered for Champagne Stakes). Unable to make much impression on heavy ground at Sandown; may do better.
5th	11 5th (11) (125/1 -25%) Dire Wolf	125 125/1(-25%)	(11) Dire Wolf 125/1, Showcasing filly. Closely related to winner up to 7.4f Qipao. Dam winner up to 7f (including at 2 yrs). Tenth of 12 in maiden at Newbury (6f, good, 200/1) on debut 33 days ago. Down the field at Newbury on debut.
6th	3 6th (3) (80/1 -142%) Phoenix Passion	80 80/1(-142%)	(3) Phoenix Passion 80/1, Too Darn Hot colt who cost 125,000 gns as a yearling but looks more of a long-term prospect judged on his 2 outings so far. Handicaps should be more suitable shortly.
7th	6 7th (6) (14/1 +0%) Solar Power	14 14/1(+0%)	(6) Solar Power 14/1, 28,000 gns foal, 50,000 gns yearling, Exceed And Excel colt. Closely related to winner up to 8.4f Motarajel and half-brother to 1m-11f winner De Florio. 50/1, fifth of 8 in novice at Salisbury (7f, soft) on debut 39 days ago. Should have more to offer. Needs to improve on Salisbury debut effort.
8th	5 8th (5) (7.5/1 -15%) Royal Tapestry	7.5 7.5/1(-15%)	(5) Royal Tapestry 7.5/1, Too Darn Hot colt. Closely related to useful 1½m winner Great Esteem and half-brother to smart 1m-1¼m winner Broderie and useful 7f winner Thread of Silver. Dam 1m winner. 12/1, shaped as if better for the run when fifth of 11 in novice at this C&D on debut 14 days ago. Encouraging debut over C&D two weeks ago; one to consider.
9th	10 9th (10) (200/1 -100%) War Zone	200 200/1(-100%)	(10) War Zone 200/1, Foaled February 23. 10,000 gns yearling, Bated Breath colt. Dam, winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner), half-sister to useful 7f/1m winner Illuminise. 10,000gns yearling; trainer has modest strike-rate with 2yos.
2	2 \|RR\| (2) (80/1 +20%) Muy Barato	80 80/1(+20%)	(2) Muy Barato 80/1, Ninth of 11 in minor event (200/1) at this C&D on debut 14 days ago, very slowly away. Never landed a blow over C&D two weeks ago; one for handicaps later on.

LTO Selection:

QIRAT showed plenty of promise on his debut at Newmarket and, with normal improvement expected, he could prove tough to beat. The main threat might be Clear Image, who ran a respectable fourth on debut at Leicester and he can take a step forward. Spun To Gold is closely related to Tapestry and he would be of interest if the betting market speaks in his favour.

QIRAT's lack of experience arguably prevented him from making a winning debut at Newmarket and he can make amends with this extra furlong likely to suit. Clear Image showed plenty to work on despite being easy to back at Leicester, so is next best ahead of well-bred newcomer Spun To Gold.

As regards the runners with experience, QIRAT is the pick. Well-bred newcomer Spun To Gold is respected.

18:52 Kempton Stakes (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:02 Leicester Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (2.25/1 +10%) Alice Knyvet	2.25 2.25/1(+10%)	(8) Alice Knyvet 2.25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Hooded for 1st time/tongue strap on for 1st time, very good second of 7 in handicap (9/1) at Bath (8f, good) 42 days ago, closing all way to line. One to consider. The least exposed contender; went close at Bath most recently; respected.
2	1 2nd (1) (8/1 -60%) Golden Sands	8 8/1(-60%)	(1) Golden Sands 8/1, Latest win at Beverley in May. Creditable third of 9 in handicap (12/1) at Sandown (8f, good to soft) 28 days ago, headed after 2f out but keeping on. Not out of things for all he's likely to face competition on the front end. Creditable third at Sandown four weeks ago; place claims off the same mark.
3	10 3rd (10) (8.5/1 +39%) Intercessor	8.5 8.5/1(+39%)	(10) Intercessor 8.5/1, 3-time winner last term who kicked off present campaign in good form, good sixth in big-field York handicap (7f) in May. Recent efforts not so inspiring though, only ninth of 13 in handicap at Brighton (1m) 2 weeks ago. Tongue tie added to usual blinkers here. Chance partly depends on whether the addition of tongue-tie helps.
4	6 4th (6) (16/1 -33%) Lucky San Jore	16 16/1(-33%)	(6) Lucky San Jore 16/1, Dual winner on AW upon joining present yard during second half of last year prior to a couple of solid in-the-frame efforts. Well below best when last seen at Kempton (1m) in May and interesting what the market makes of him returning from 91 days off. Form dipped on last two AW appearances; something to prove back on turf.
5th	4 5th (4) (28/1 -56%) Evocative Spark	28 28/1(-56%)	(4) Evocative Spark 28/1, First run since leaving Ollie Sangster when last of 13 in handicap (28/1) at Brighton (8f, good) 14 days ago. This promises to reveal more and he's now operating 11 lb below last winning mark. Formerly useful; not solid on 2023 form; others preferred.
6th	11 6th (11) (5.5/1 +69%) Taritino	5.5 5.5/1(+69%)	(11) Taritino 5.5/1, 14/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (8f, good to firm) 4 days ago, leading until 2f out and soon beaten. Hooded for 1st time now and something to prove turned out quickly. Inconsistent this season but first-time hood may have positive effect.
7th	2 7th (2) (9/1 +10%) Whitefeathersfall	9 9/1(+10%)	(2) Whitefeathersfall 9/1, Made a successful return to action at Carlisle (9f) last summer. Not at same level 3 starts thereafter but possibly needed run on back of 12 months off (also gelded) when eighth of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (10f) 12 days ago. Return to shorter rates a likely plus. Seemed to need his belated reappearance run; sole win came off this mark.
8th	5 8th (5) (10/1 +29%) Tuscan	10 10/1(+29%)	(5) Tuscan 10/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 15/2, eighth of 10 in handicap at Musselburgh (7.2f, good) 12 days ago. Others more persuasive for all his mark continues to ease. Could stage a revival off this greatly reduced mark; one to consider.
9th	9 9th (9) (33/1 -136%) Revision	33 33/1(-136%)	(9) Revision 33/1, First run since leaving Kevin Ryan when eleventh of 13 in handicap (22/1) at Brighton (8f, good) 14 days ago, in rear and never a threat. Cheekpieces back on. Close second here on penultimate start; each-way hopes on that effort.
10th	3 10th (3) (6/1 -100%) Matty Too	6 6/1(-100%)	(3) Matty Too 6/1, Course winner. 2 wins from 4 runs this year. 9/2, creditable third of 7 in handicap at Brighton (7f, good) 13 days ago, finishing well. Has good chance on form. Solid record over 7f for new stable; likely player if he stays this new trip.
11th	7 11th (7) (12/1 -60%) Noodle Mission	12 12/1(-60%)	(7) Noodle Mission 12/1, Successful twice on AW earlier this year (both over 8.6f). Disappointed on turf more recently, again proving too free when well-beaten last of 12 in handicap at Goodwood (11.2f) 19 days ago. Back down markedly in trip here and ease in class another plus. This drop back in trip is a reason to be optimistic; third turf attempt.

LTO Selection:

ALICE KNYVET posted her best effort to date when a staying-on second at Bath last month and a similar level of performance off only 1lb higher in the ratings could be good enough here. Matty Too was recently thwarted in his hat-trick bid when denied by a neck in third at Brighton and may unlock some potential now upped in trip to a mile. Golden Sands races off a career-high mark but is dangerous to discount if gaining an uncontested lead.

MATTY TOO has improved again for the application of a visor, landing back-to-back handicaps at Yarmouth/Chepstow prior to a good third at Brighton 2 weeks ago, noted finishing well. He gets the narrow vote to come out on top operating from the same mark, with Alice Knyvet and Golden Sands heading up the dangers. Whitefeathersfall is also worth keeping an eye on.

With slight question marks over plenty of his rivals, a chance is taken on TUSCAN. Second choice is Alice Knyvet.

19:02 Leicester Handicap (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:10 Sligo Handicap Hurdle 21f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (2.25/1 +32%) Moonovercloon	2.25 2.25/1(+32%)	(1) Moonovercloon 2.25/1, Latest win in hurdle at Downpatrick in June. 16/1, creditable fourth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Galway (22f, good to soft) 21 days ago. One to consider. In good form lately, held his own in better company than this at Galway three weeks ago.
2	10 2nd (10) (5.5/1 +39%) Game And Glory	5.5 5.5/1(+39%)	(10) Game And Glory 5.5/1, One win from 22 NH runs. Creditable third of 7 in handicap hurdle (11/2) at Downpatrick (21.8f, good) 10 days ago, staying on to be nearest at the finish. Not taken lightly. 1-20 record over hurdles is a negative, not beaten far in third at Downpatrick recently.
3	6 3rd (6) (2.75/1 +17%) Arctic Ambition	2.75 2.75/1(+17%)	(6) Arctic Ambition 2.75/1, Two wins from 6 runs last season. 2/1, creditable third of 8 in handicap chase at Kilbeggan (19f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Shortlist material operating from this much lower hurdles mark. Two chase runs since winning his last two hurdles starts, still potentially well treated.
4	4 4th (4) (7.5/1 +25%) Must Meet Cecil	7.5 7.5/1(+25%)	(4) Must Meet Cecil 7.5/1, 11/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, improved to win 7-runner minor event hurdle at this course (17.8f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Task now is to build on that effort back up in class. Had plenty to spare when winning a claiming race here 13 days ago, this is more difficult.
5th	3 5th (3) (16/1 +0%) Western Comandor	16 16/1(+0%)	(3) Western Comandor 16/1, Winner in hurdle at Down Royal in March. Last of 5 in novice hurdle at this course (17.8f, good to soft, 14/1) 13 days ago. Others preferred. Out of form since winning a maiden hurdle at Down Royal in March, others preferred.
6th	9 6th (9) (10/1 +70%) Jewelinthesky	10 10/1(+70%)	(9) Jewelinthesky 10/1, 28/1, below form eighth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (18f, soft) 33 days ago, never better than midfield on the back of 6 months off. Entitled to be sharper here but much more needed on balance. Kilbeggan run was first after a break and handicap debut, safely held by Game And Glory.
7th	7 7th (7) (5.5/1 +50%) Diamondinthemud	5.5 5.5/1(+50%)	(7) Diamondinthemud 5.5/1, Fifth of 7 in handicap chase at Downpatrick (19.2f, good to soft, 10/3) 67 days ago, losing place when mistakes early final circuit. Switch back to hurdles needs to have positive effect now. Last four runs have been over fences, best hurdles form last season at Downpatrick.
8th	8 8th (8) (25/1 +11%) Punters Poet	25 25/1(+11%)	(8) Punters Poet 25/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. Below form eighth of 15 in handicap chase at Killarney (23f, good, 11/1) 33 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Last three runs have been over fences, no encouragement from a hurdles outing in May.

LTO Selection:

MOONOVERCLOON returned in good form this summer, finishing well to score over 2m1f at Downpatrick and placed on both outings since including a close fourth over 2m6f at the Galway Festival. Cottie has a similar recent profile having made all at Downpatrick and only weakened in the closing stages at Galway. Arctic Ambition went up a total of 17lb for two hurdle wins in the space of four days in May and has been placed on both outings since over fences. He remains on a reasonable hurdle mark compared with his chase rating. Dancing Jeremy is another to consider while Must Meet Cecil won a claiming hurdle here last time.

ARCTIC AMBITION ran another solid race when third behind a well-handicapped pair over fences at Kilbeggan 11 days ago and, operating from his reduced hurdles mark, he could be the way to go with his record for Gordon Elliott team a solid one. Moonovercloon and Dancing Jeremy head up the dangers.

Now that he is switched back to hurdling after a couple of runs over fences ARCTIC AMBITION may pick up the winning thread again.

19:10 Sligo Handicap Hurdle 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:22 Kempton Stakes (Class 4) 12f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (0.14/1 +36%) Naqeeb	0.14 0.14/1(+36%)	(5) Naqeeb 0.14/1, Superbly-bred colt (closely related to top-class pair Baaeed and Hukum) who's going the right way, showing useful form when just edged out at Newmarket last month. This looks an excellent opportunity. Placed all three starts; latest defeat was at 4-7 but good chance to go one better today.
2	1 2nd (1) (3.33/1 -77%) Atlantis Blue	3.33 3.33/1(-77%)	(1) Atlantis Blue 3.33/1, Had plenty of chances for David Menuisier but her second in a Bath handicap on stable debut/return in April was her best effort yet. Off since but must be respected. Races freely; one of the top contenders on form and has been runner-up in a Polytrack race.
3	7 3rd (7) (150/1 +25%) Ceejaybe	150 150/1(+25%)	(7) Ceejaybe 150/1, No show in novice/maiden. Had breathing problem when pulled up in juvenile maiden hurdle 57 days ago. Has had a wind op since. Tongue tie goes on. No form in two 1m AW races or hurdling debut; wind surgery since and now has tongue tied.
4	8 4th (8) (22/1 +45%) Buganvillea	22 22/1(+45%)	(8) Buganvillea 22/1, Holy Roman Emperor filly. Sister to useful 2-y-o 7f/1m winner Rich Legacy and closely related to 1¼m-1½m winner Borneo and half-sister to 1¼m-15f winner Burggraf. 40/1, well-held ninth of 12 in novice at this C&D on debut 14 days ago. Good family; however, tailed off at 40-1 in 1m4f novice here two weeks ago.
5th	3 5th (3) (125/1 -25%) Juan Cool Dude	125 125/1(-25%)	(3) Juan Cool Dude 125/1, Well held both starts. Slow starts when tailed-off last twice (6f and 7f) in January; gelded; dam a 12.4f winner.
6th	4 6th (4) (33/1 +67%) Larkhill	33 33/1(+67%)	(4) Larkhill 33/1, Well held in novice at Chelmsford City (10f) on debut 37 days ago. Inauspicious debut at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) in July, beaten long way.
7th	9 7th (9) (100/1 +50%) Wood Farm Wag	100 100/1(+50%)	(9) Wood Farm Wag 100/1, Little form. Low-level maiden after eight starts; unraced beyond 1m2f.
8th	6 8th (6) (125/1 +38%) Sir Patchy	125 125/1(+38%)	(6) Sir Patchy 125/1, Well held both starts. 150-1 and 300-1, showed low-level form towards rear at Windsor (1m2f) and Kempton (1m).
9th	2 9th (2) (33/1 +67%) Quality	33 33/1(+67%)	(2) Quality 33/1, Little form in bumper/over hurdles for Philip Hobbs & Johnson White. Did little for the Hobbs and White yard; makes debut under Flat rules and she is Flat bred.

LTO Selection:

NAQEEB drew well clear with a useful sort at Newmarket last month and a similar level of performance on his Polytrack debut should suffice. Atlantis Blue found only a subsequent winner too strong in a handicap at Bath in April and she is the obvious threat here. Buganvillea and Larkhill are both entitled to build on their respective opening bids and can battle it out for third.

A very thin novice and an excellent opportunity for the progressive NAQEEB. Atlantis Blue is the only realistic threat.

Atlantis Blue showed pretty useful form on her return. Preference is for NAQEEB who rallied when beaten a nose over 1m4f last time.

19:22 Kempton Stakes (Class 4) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:32 Leicester Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (2.5/1 +50%) Movie Star Looks	2.5 2.5/1(+50%)	(4) Movie Star Looks 2.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable third of 8 on handicap debut at Salisbury (12f, good, 28/1) 25 days ago. Set to fill similar role again here. Third of eight on handicap debut at Salisbury (good) last month, coming from last 3f out.
2	3 2nd (3) (0.62/1 +59%) Selenachorus	0.62 0.62/1(+59%)	(3) Selenachorus 0.62/1, Arrives in search of C&D hat-trick, bolting up without having to come off the bridle when getting off the mark in July before improving further to land 9-runner event 21 days ago with fair bit in hand. Ground will be quicker here but holds outstanding claims nevertheless. Second on good to firm, followed by two wins (much better form) on soft; all were over C&D.
3	1 3rd (1) (6/1 +25%) My Chiquita	6 6/1(+25%)	(1) My Chiquita 6/1, Made successful start in handicaps at Nottingham in June before following up over C&D 10 days later. Both efforts since have been uninspiring, though, and she has a bit to prove now. Back-to-back wins in June, one over C&D; out of form in her two starts since.
4	5 4th (5) (25/1 -25%) Clenched	25 25/1(-25%)	(5) Clenched 25/1, Lazy sort is yet to finish any better than mid-division in various events and has produced typically laboured efforts both starts since joining this yard. Easy to dismiss. Has not shown enough for new yard in her two 1m2f handicaps after 325-day absence.

LTO Selection:

Selenachorus is sure to prove popular after completing a quick-fire double over C&D at the start of August, with a 5lb rise looking workable. However, fellow last-time-out winner MILDYJAMA found improvement on the rise to 1m3f at Kempton last Monday and could unlock enough potential over the extra furlong to defy a 6lb penalty. My Chiquita returns to the scene of her last success and rounds off the shortlist.

SELENACHORUS will take plenty of beating in her bid to complete a C&D hat-trick, a 5 lb rise for her most recent victory almost certainly underestimating her superiority. Mildyjama is also proving progressive and appeals as by far the most pertinent threat under a penalty.

1m2f/1m3f winner Mildyjama is slightly preferred to dual C&D winner Selenachorus. Both might be upstaged by MOVIE STAR LOOKS.

19:32 Leicester Handicap (Class 5) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:40 Sligo Handicap Hurdle 25f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	7 1st (7) (12/1 +14%) Old Chap	12 12/1(+14%)	(7) Old Chap 12/1, 22/1, good seventh of 16 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.8f, good) 9 days ago, in contention 2 out and weakening run-in. Entitled to be sharper with that under his belt (first start for 4 months) and not dismissed lightly. Now 0-11 hurdling, recent Ballinrobe effort okay but remains plenty high in the handicap.
2	6 2nd (6) (5/1 +69%) Lets Do This	5 5/1(+69%)	(6) Lets Do This 5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tenth of 18 in novice hurdle (33/1) at Cork (16.9f, good to soft) 40 days ago. Rates a likely improver now handicapping and one to note if market speaks in his favour. Bred for this sort of stamina test so potential improver entering handicaps.
3	1 3rd (1) (16/1 -45%) Cozone	16 16/1(-45%)	(1) Cozone 16/1, Dual Flat winner (at up to 2m) who returned to form from out of the blue when second of 9 in novice hurdle at Downpatrick (21.8f) 10 days ago. Needs to back that up now tackling this longer trip/returned to handicaps. Downpatrick maiden second encouraging; extreme stamina test an unknown though.
4	11 4th (11) (40/1 -60%) Black Barrel	40 40/1(-60%)	(11) Black Barrel 40/1, 80/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, soft) 40 days ago, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out. That was his first start for 11 months but he'll need to leave that well behind to figure here. Pulled up on recent comeback after a year off; hard to fancy.
5th	5 5th (5) (6/1 +0%) Jesina	6 6/1(+0%)	(5) Jesina 6/1, Winner in hurdle at Ballinrobe in July. 5/1, brought down in handicap hurdle at Wexford (24f, soft) 12 days ago, in touch when brought down 4 out. Made a bright start for present stable and good showing anticipated. Ballinrobe winner with valid excuses last time; remains of interest.
6th	4 6th (4) (11/1 -83%) Appian Way	11 11/1(-83%)	(4) Appian Way 11/1, 11/2, good fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Roscommon (23.6f, good to soft) 15 days ago, no extra close home. Not out of things back up in trip. Decent return to hurdles at Roscommon recently but more needed to play a major role here.
7th	2 7th (2) (3.33/1 +0%) Menindee	3.33 3.33/1(+0%)	(2) Menindee 3.33/1, C&D winner. Fair winner at 24f in chases. 10/3, career best when winning 11-runner handicap chase at Kilbeggan (24.4f, good to soft) 11 days ago, keeping on gamely. Should go well again returned to hurdles. Mare loves a stamina test and in great form of late; big player back hurdling.
8th	13 8th (13) (40/1 -60%) Drimsree Lad	40 40/1(-60%)	(13) Drimsree Lad 40/1, Remains a maiden after 22 NH runs. 14/1, ninth of 16 in handicap chase at Wexford (25.3f, good to soft) 64 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Veteran remains a maiden and hard to see him making the breakthrough here.
9th	12 9th (12) (50/1 -52%) Chief Seattle	50 50/1(-52%)	(12) Chief Seattle 50/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 18/1 and blinkered for 1st time, unseated rider in handicap chase at Kilbeggan (24.4f, good to soft) 11 days ago, won by Menindee. Switches from chase to hurdles. Out of form of late, faller over fences the last twice; hard to be confident in.
8	8 \|F\| (8) (4/1 +47%) Tuff Days	4 4/1(+47%)	(8) Tuff Days 4/1, Creditable fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (21.8f, good, 4/1) 10 days ago, in a place when snatched up close home. Remains a maiden but return to further rates a plus and fancied to be thereabouts. Solid placed form of late gives him similar claims here.
10th	9 10th (9) (80/1 -21%) Ballycastle Girl	80 80/1(-21%)	(9) Ballycastle Girl 80/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2020. Tenth of 14 in handicap hurdle (50/1) at Kilbeggan (24.4f, soft) 40 days ago, always behind. Others make much more appeal. Interrupted campaign in recent years, hard to fancy on last month's comeback run.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (3.5/1 -17%) Dinoland	3.5 3.5/1(-17%)	(3) Dinoland 3.5/1, 10/3, good second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Perth (23.9f, good to soft) 22 days ago, left behind by winner late on. Expected to be bang there. Narrowly beaten by Menindee over C&D two starts back; 2lb better off so should get close.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (66/1 -164%) Oldtown To Emly	66 66/1(-164%)	(10) Oldtown To Emly 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 250/1, seventh of 14 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.6f, good) 9 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should improve. Nothing of note yet in maidens, takes marked step up in distance here on handicap debut.

LTO Selection:

TUFF DAYS won a point-to-point in May and has been a model of consistency since in staying handicap hurdles. He's been second twice over this trip at Kilbeggan and was hampered on the run-in at Downpatrick last time. Menindee and Dinoland were only separated by half-a-length when fighting out the finish over C&D last month. The David Christie-trained mare successfully switched to fences at Kilbeggan last time and again looks sure to give a good account with stamina at a premium. The well-bred Appian Way won twice for Charles O'Brien last autumn and wasn't beaten too far at Roscommon earlier this month.

DINOLAND arrives a maiden following 9 starts but ran his best race yet when runner-up at Perth 3 weeks ago and he looks to hold sound claims of going one place better stepping back up in trip. Menindee and Tuff Days head up the dangers, whilst Old Chap is another worth keeping an eye on with a reappearance run under his belt.

Fresh from a Kilbeggan chase win, MENINDEE is in the form of her life and is taken to confirm last month's C&D defeat of Dinoland

19:40 Sligo Handicap Hurdle 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:52 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (3.2/1 +47%) Rajindri	3.2 3.2/1(+47%)	(6) Rajindri 3.2/1, Winner of maiden at Yarmouth (7f) in July. Creditable eighth of 18 in handicap at Goodwood (1m, good to soft, 14/1) 22 days ago, not ideally placed. Respected in this slightly lower grade. After winning her maiden not a lot went right on handicap debut at Glorious Goodwood.
2	1 2nd (1) (4/1 +0%) Razeyna	4 4/1(+0%)	(1) Razeyna 4/1, 10/3, below form fifth of 9 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, heavy) 18 days ago. Had shaped quite well on her 2 starts prior to that and taken to get back on track in blinkers. First start on polytrack. Ability respected but headgear is turned to after a below-par run at Thirsk.
3	2 3rd (2) (14/1 +44%) Cry Havoc	14 14/1(+44%)	(2) Cry Havoc 14/1, Course winner. Seventh of 9 in handicap (33/1) at Sandown (7f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Something to find on form. Returned to modest mode since going close at Yarmouth three runs back; hard to trust.
4	5 4th (5) (4/1 +60%) Minnetonka	4 4/1(+60%)	(5) Minnetonka 4/1, Drawn a blank since debut win last summer. 16/1, eleventh of 13 in handicap at Goodwood (6f, good to soft) 22 days ago, slowly away. Essentially disappointing since debut success but returning to 7f is well worth exploring.
5th	4 5th (4) (11/1 -83%) Epsom Faithfull	11 11/1(-83%)	(4) Epsom Faithfull 11/1, Three-time C&D winner. Eight wins from 30 Flat runs. Sixth of 9 in handicap at Sandown (7f, good to soft, 22/1) 13 days ago. Multiple winner but this season hasn't been going to plan with and without headgear.
6th	8 6th (8) (4.5/1 -125%) Adela Of Champagne	4.5 4.5/1(-125%)	(8) Adela Of Champagne 4.5/1, Improved in handicaps, second over 1m here on reappearance before going one better over C&D 8 weeks ago. Raised 6 lb but it's likely this lightly-raced filly has more to offer. Can pick holes in the form of her C&D win in June but she was in control from some way out.
7th	9 7th (9) (14/1 -133%) Puntarelle	14 14/1(-133%)	(9) Puntarelle 14/1, Winner at Chelmsford (7f) in April. 6/1, last of 5 in handicap at Epsom (7f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Bounce back needed. Won her novice on Polytrack over 7f in April but her last three efforts are a worry.
8th	3 8th (3) (10/1 -25%) Silent Flame	10 10/1(-25%)	(3) Silent Flame 10/1, Latest win at Windsor in May. 11/2, ninth of 10 in handicap at Haydock (6f, good to firm) 48 days ago but capable of bouncing back. Not had many chances at 7f and was running well until Haydock last time; not ruled out.
9th	7 9th (7) (25/1 +24%) Inanna	25 25/1(+24%)	(7) Inanna 25/1, 28/1, last of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford (1¼m) 15 days ago. Back down in trip. Others are more obvious. Has been highly tried but unplaced in all six starts since returning to handicap company.

LTO Selection:

ADELA OF CHAMPAGNE relished the drop in trip when making all in taking fashion over C&D in June and a 6lb rise in the ratings may not be enough to prevent the Kingman filly from completing the double. Rajindri shaped better than the finishing position suggests on her handicap debut at Goodwood in early August and this ease in class gives her a definite chance. Razeyna races off her latest winning mark and first-time blinkers bring William Haggas' charge into calculations.

RAZEYNA has testing ground as a possible excuse for her recent Thirsk run and is taken to bounce back in first-time blinkers. There could be more to come from last-time-out C&D scorer Adela of Champagne so she's second choice. Rajindri is a low-mileage sort who wasn't seen to best effect on her Glorious Goodwood handicap debut and she completes the shortlist.

The penny seems to have dropped with ADELA OF CHAMPAGNE (nap), who is bred to be decent and it was never in doubt over C&D last time.

19:52 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:02 Leicester Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (12/1 -140%) Metric	12 12/1(-140%)	(5) Metric 12/1, Well-bred filly who ran to similar level as previously when third of 8 on handicap debut at Lingfield (9f, good to firm, 9/2) 11 days ago. Remains with potential as she goes further up in trip. Kept on for 3rd over 1m1f on handicap debut and firmly in calculations over extra furlong.
2	4 2nd (4) (0.4/1 +9%) Star Start	0.4 0.4/1(+9%)	(4) Star Start 0.4/1, Had been holding his form well and improved further when winning 6-runner apprentice handicap at Doncaster (10.2f, good to firm, 11/8) 4 days ago, easily. The one to beat racing off the same mark. Escapes a penalty for Saturday's easy win at Doncaster; leading claims.
3	1 3rd (1) (9/1 +0%) Corporate Raider	9 9/1(+0%)	(1) Corporate Raider 9/1, Successful at Yarmouth (10.1f) in June and has continued in good heart at the same C&D on his 3 starts since, fourth of 12 in handicap (good to firm, 12/1) 13 days ago. Can give his running once more. Below best the last twice but may get an easy lead and he's capable of a bold bid.
4	2 4th (2) (40/1 -186%) Vale Dolobo Dancer	40 40/1(-186%)	(2) Vale Dolobo Dancer 40/1, Hasn't progressed from his debut effort, tenth of 12 in maiden at Redcar (7f, good to firm, 100/1) 11 days ago. Much more needed as he goes up in trip for his handicap debut. Backward steps the last twice but the increase in distance may help on handicap debut.
5th	6 5th (6) (40/1 -150%) Fantastic Artist	40 40/1(-150%)	(6) Fantastic Artist 40/1, Continues to fall in the weights without showing any sign of taking advantage, sixth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (9f, good to firm, 12/1) 11 days ago. His mark continues to fall but he's finished down the field in his three handicaps.
6th	3 6th (3) (4.5/1 +68%) Walk The Moon	4.5 4.5/1(+68%)	(3) Walk The Moon 4.5/1, First run since leaving Ed Walker when last of 9 in handicap at Brighton (11.9f, good, 12/1) 13 days ago. Improvement required, but he's bred to be better than what he's shown so far as he drops in grade. Hasn't run badly in first two handicaps but needs something extra to win this.

LTO Selection:

Wide-margin winner STAR START escapes a penalty having won an apprentice handicap at Doncaster on Saturday and is hard to oppose on the quick turnaround. Metric offered more to work with when staying on into third on her handicap debut at Lingfield earlier in the month and may give the selection most to think about, ahead of Corporate Raider. The three-year-old often runs to his best ability in small-field affairs and is only 3lb higher than his last triumph in June.

STAR START gained a second win of the season with a comfortable success at Doncaster 4 days ago and he can follow up racing off the same mark. The biggest threat could be Metric, who remains capable of better as she goes further in trip, while Corporate Raider can give another good account.

Metric could go well but STAR START escapes a penalty for Saturday's easy win in an apprentice handicap at Doncaster.

20:02 Leicester Handicap (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:10 Sligo NH Flat Race 18f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	7 1st (7) (1.38/1 -38%) A Penny A Hundred	1.38 1.38/1(-38%)	(7) A Penny A Hundred 1.38/1, Jukebox Jury filly. Half-sister to fair 2¾m hurdle winner Dragon Rock, stays 3m. Dam unraced half-sister to fair hurdler/smart chaser (stays 21f) Whistleinthedark. Obvious appeal on paper for top yard who have won this a couple of times in recent years. Newcomer of obvious appeal from top yard maintaining over 60% strike rate in bumpers.
2	2 2nd (2) (2/1 +40%) Hypersonic Missile	2 2/1(+40%)	(2) Hypersonic Missile 2/1, Successful sole start in British point. 33/1, fifth of 14 in bumper at Galway (16.6f, soft) 23 days ago. Suspect that is good form and he's one to consider over this longer trip. Points' winner ran okay on Galway bumper debut; expected to improve for that.
3	5 3rd (5) (12/1 +25%) Mount Frisco	12 12/1(+25%)	(5) Mount Frisco 12/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 100/1, third of 10 in novice hurdle at this course (16.9f, good) on hurdles bow 45 days ago. Improvement on recent hurdles debut here; more likely back in a bumper.
4	8 4th (8) (5.5/1 +78%) Thunder Rose	5.5 5.5/1(+78%)	(8) Thunder Rose 5.5/1, Walk In The Park filly. Half-sister to useful hurdler/very smart chaser Castlegrace Paddy, stays 2½m, and fairly useful hurdler Frontline. Pulled up both starts in points. Pulled up in both points; makes rules debut for respected trainer and worth a market check.
5th	1 5th (1) (8.5/1 +47%) Ballintaggart	8.5 8.5/1(+47%)	(1) Ballintaggart 8.5/1, €14,500 3-y-o, Harzand gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdlers Peters Cousin and Presenting Sun. Dam fair hurdler (2m winner, stayed 3m). Half-brother to a bumper winner; market likely best guide on debut.
6th	6 6th (6) (40/1 +20%) Paymelater	40 40/1(+20%)	(6) Paymelater 40/1, Laverock gelding. Half-brother to a point winner. Dam failed to complete in points. Stiff introduction. Newcomer an unlikely one to make an immediate impact.
7th	3 7th (3) (33/1 +34%) Kitlins Gap	33 33/1(+34%)	(3) Kitlins Gap 33/1, €30,000 3-y-o: first foal: dam, maiden over hurdles/fences in France, half-sister to useful hurdler/very smart chaser (stayed 23f) Clarcam (by Califet): pulled up both starts in points (latest Apr 9). Pulled up in both point-to-points last season.

LTO Selection:

HYPERSONIC MISSILE won an English point-to-point this spring and made a creditable debut under Rules when fifth to My Great Mate at the Galway Festival. The John McConnell-trained gelding will benefit from that experience and should have less on his plate here. A Penny A Hundred is an obvious threat. The daughter of Jukebox Jury is a half-sister to successful staying hurdler Dragon Rock and closely related to progressive chaser Whistleinthedark. Yournotthebossame is another newcomer from a powerful yard while Mount Frisco, third in a maiden hurdle here last month, and Thunder Rose both have interesting jockey bookings.

Not hard to be immediately drawn to A PENNY A HUNDRED and Yourenotthebossame before market clues, both representing top yards who mop up these races, and they make most appeal. Hypersonic Missile made a promising start at Galway and could figure up in trip.

Newcomers could dominate here with A PENNY HUNDRED preferred to Yourenotthebossame

20:10 Sligo NH Flat Race 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:22 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (11/1 +8%) Baltimore Boy	11 11/1(+8%)	(5) Baltimore Boy 11/1, Ran poorly when tenth of 12 in handicap at Ripon (8f, soft) 32 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Interesting from this sort of mark if back to best but others look more solid at present. Done himself justice just once this year and fitting of a visor needs to spark.
2	1 2nd (1) (3/1 +73%) First View	3 3/1(+73%)	(1) First View 3/1, 3-time C&D winner. Eighth of 12 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good to soft, 14/1) 32 days ago. Yet to fire this season, so others are preferred. Career has been a bit stop-start and he's struggling to recapture anything like best form.
3	10 3rd (10) (7/1 -56%) Florida	7 7/1(-56%)	(10) Florida 7/1, Promising individual. 3/1, pulled too hard when sixth of 9 on handicap debut at Haydock (8f, good). Off 102 days/gelded. Tongue strap on 1st time. Previous win here has worked out well, so he's worth another chance. Pick of form reads very well and gelding operation could have straightened him out.
4	6 4th (6) (4.5/1 +0%) Two Tempting	4.5 4.5/1(+0%)	(6) Two Tempting 4.5/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in July. 3/1, good second of 9 in handicap at Sandown (8f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Still progressing gradually and he's one for the shortlist. Arrives in peak form and good spell ought to continue with these conditions ideal.
5th	7 5th (7) (14/1 +0%) Ernie's Valentine	14 14/1(+0%)	(7) Ernie's Valentine 14/1, Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Shaped as if back in form when fifth of 11 in handicap at this course (7f, 8/1) 7 days ago, not clear run. One to keep an eye on from a lenient-looking mark. Not sure to build on course run last week emerging from stall 13 over a furlong further.
6th	12 6th (12) (28/1 -133%) Super Den	28 28/1(-133%)	(12) Super Den 28/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Chelmsford City in February. 9/2, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Leicester (8.2f, soft) 21 days ago, running on late. Respected. Better than bare result the last twice but has some unexposed types to contend with here.
7th	2 7th (2) (12/1 +25%) Spinaround	12 12/1(+25%)	(2) Spinaround 12/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 33/1, last of 9 in handicap at Sandown (10f, good) 68 days ago. Chance if rediscovering previous AW form, though recent efforts have been uninspiring. Standout run for current yard came over C&D; is hard to fancy on what we've seen of late.
8th	13 8th (13) (9/1 +36%) Venetian	9 9/1(+36%)	(13) Venetian 9/1, Good second at Haydock in June but hasn't been in the same form either outing since, failing to see out the longer trip when last of 6 in handicap (9/2) at Ayr (10f, good) 45 days ago. Others preferred. Appealing profile until wheels came off the last twice.
9th	4 9th (4) (25/1 -213%) Starshiba	25 25/1(-213%)	(4) Starshiba 25/1, Course winner. 3 wins from 12 runs this year. 16/1, won 12-runner handicap at Newcastle (8f) 25 days ago. Should continue to give a good account. AW win number six was achieved by a narrow margin at Newcastle last month; up 3lb.
10th	9 10th (9) (9/1 +25%) Million Thanks	9 9/1(+25%)	(9) Million Thanks 9/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 7/1, rare poor effort when last of 12 in handicap at Ascot (8f, good) 40 days ago. Largely consistent sort isn't ruled out of bouncing back with blinkers on 1st time. Needs to bounce back but two good runs from two over C&D and could well do so.
11th	3 11th (3) (80/1 -100%) Baileysgutfeeling	80 80/1(-100%)	(3) Baileysgutfeeling 80/1, Course winner. Latest win at Leicester in June. 40/1, below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Goodwood (7f, heavy) 21 days ago. Others preferred. Two backward steps for new yard and he's opposable, particularly over this far.
12th	8 12th (8) (6/1 -50%) Owl Island	6 6/1(-50%)	(8) Owl Island 6/1, Lightly-raced winner. 2 wins from 4 runs this year. Resumed progress when fourth of 11 in handicap (3/1) at Chelmsford City (7f) 45 days ago, faring best of those held up. Sound frame claims. AW form is hard to knock; ought to stay 1m and is a 3yo to note.

LTO Selection:

This can go the way of TWO TEMPTING, whose two career wins have come over C&D including on his penultimate start last month. The four-year-old has been in fine form of late and he gets the vote ahead of the likes of handicap debutant Endless Power and Owl Island, who could easily improve for the rise in distance. Florida and Starshiba are other key players.

FLORIDA created a good impression when winning here in December and proved too keen stepping into handicaps for the first time at Haydock. His mark remains fair if able to build on his previous promise now gelded, so he's given another chance. Endless Power overcame unfavourable circumstances when winning at Chelmsford and can pose the biggest threat on his handicap bow, whilst Two Tempting and Starshiba are others with leading claims.

In the hope that a gelding operation will have ironed out his flaws, FLORIDA is taken to add to his good novice win here.

20:22 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:52 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (5/1 +69%) Angel Of Antrim	5 5/1(+69%)	(8) Angel Of Antrim 5/1, Cheekpieces on first time, last of 9 in handicap (10/1) at Windsor (1m, good to firm) 10 days ago. Others more persuasive. Booking of Havlin is a plus but failed to beat a rival from the front ten days ago.
2	4 2nd (4) (2.5/1 +50%) Flying Panther	2.5 2.5/1(+50%)	(4) Flying Panther 2.5/1, Winner at Lingfield in July. Respectable sixth of 13 in handicap (9/1) at Windsor (1m, good) 30 days ago. Can make presence felt. Breakthrough win came over 1m on Polytrack but came up well short next time.
3	6 3rd (6) (7.5/1 -67%) Daisy Roots	7.5 7.5/1(-67%)	(6) Daisy Roots 7.5/1, Winner at Ffos Las in July. Good third of 10 in classified event at Brighton (1¼m, good, 5/2) 14 days ago. Should go well again. Solid form in classified company the last twice; this handicap doesn't look much tougher.
4	5 4th (5) (25/1 -233%) Scramble	25 25/1(-233%)	(5) Scramble 25/1, 12/1, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 9 days ago. 0-14 and well below best of late; can only watch returned to further.
5th	3 5th (3) (4.5/1 -80%) Doves Of Peace	4.5 4.5/1(-80%)	(3) Doves Of Peace 4.5/1, Improved when second on Lingfield handicap debut (1m, AW) in March. Returns from a break as an unexposed sort. Big player. Big runner on form of handicap debut (second); absent 145 days since but makes shortlist.
6th	12 6th (12) (25/1 -233%) Andarax	25 25/1(-233%)	(12) Andarax 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Thirteenth of 15 in minor event (125/1) at Leicester (7f, soft) 21 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Could only consider if backed. Hard to fancy on what we've seen so far but this handicap is more realistic.
7th	1 7th (1) (12/1 +0%) Golden Moon	12 12/1(+0%)	(1) Golden Moon 12/1, Modest form. Eighth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 20/1) 19 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Yet to make the frame and, like last time, has widest draw to overcome.
8th	7 8th (7) (80/1 -220%) Beach Kitty	80 80/1(-220%)	(7) Beach Kitty 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eleventh of 12 in handicap (14/1) at Windsor (1m, good) 9 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Unexposed but improvement is needed. Beaten fair way in novice/maiden company and on handicap debut last week.
9th	13 9th (13) (33/1 -65%) Urban Jungle	33 33/1(-65%)	(13) Urban Jungle 33/1, Poor form. Ninth of 11 in handicap (28/1) at Bath (5f, good) 19 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Unplaced all eight starts (for two different trainers) and has stamina to prove here.
10th	11 10th (11) (18/1 -29%) Uno Grande	18 18/1(-29%)	(11) Uno Grande 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 33/1, last of 11 on 6f Ffos Las handicap debut (heavy) 23 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Midfield at best so far and has a lot to prove upped in trip.
11th	9 11th (9) (66/1 -230%) Exquisite Beauty	66 66/1(-230%)	(9) Exquisite Beauty 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 9 days ago. Others more persuasive. Went backwards in novice/maiden company and never involved on last week's handicap debut.
12th	10 12th (10) (66/1 -65%) Red Rosetta	66 66/1(-65%)	(10) Red Rosetta 66/1, Poor form at 2. Off 10 months ahead of this reappearance with a hood added. Didn't achieve much at two, was last seen beating just one rival over C&D in October.
13th	2 13th (2) (4.5/1 +36%) Calleveryoneuknow	4.5 4.5/1(+36%)	(2) Calleveryoneuknow 4.5/1, 6/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Windsor (1m, good to firm) 10 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Cheekpieces on first time. Major player if settling better than last time.

LTO Selection:

Slight preference is for DOVES OF PEACE, who had shown little before a career-best when runner-up at Lingfield on his handicap bow in March. Given a 145-day break since, the son of Camacho should be fresh and ready to get off the mark at the fifth time of asking. Just over two lengths separated Flying Panther (first) and Angel Of Antrim (third) when they met at Lingfield last month and both are likely to be thereabouts again. Others to note include Calleveryoneuknow, Daisy Roots and Scramble.

DOVES OF PEACE rather stands out as an unexposed sort in this line-up and is taken to make light of a 5-month break for the Michael Bell team. Daisy Roots arrives on the back of a win and placed effort in classified events in recent weeks and is second choice ahead of Tom Ward's Flying Panther.

An honest pace can see CALLEVERYONEUKNOW settle better than at Windsor last time and come home in front.

20:52 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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