There were 44 Races on Friday 6th September 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Haydock, 8 races at Bangor, 7 races at Ascot, 8 races at Down Royal, 7 races at Kilbeggan, 7 races at Kempton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
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PAPAGEI has been progressive throughout this season and put in a career best when an easy winner over 1m4f at Leicester last month. Even an 8lb rise for that may still underestimate the son of Masar and he gets the vote. Croeso Cymraeg hit the crossbar off this mark at Beverley recently and is likely to be in the mix once again. Others to note are Elemental Eye and Aztec Sun.

PAPAGEI had plenty to spare when successfully tackling 1½m for the first time at Leicester last month and is selected to make light of an 8 lb rise. Scottish Reel appeals as one who could have more to come in handicaps and is second choice ahead of in-form veteran Croeso Cymraeg.

There are possible improvers among the 3yos, with PAPAGEI (nap) selected following his impressive win when upped to 1m4f.
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FINE MARGIN has justified favouritism on each of his last two outings and he sets the standard for others to aim at with a rating of 128. The son of Solider Of Fortune is on an upward curve at present and doesn't look like stopping anytime soon. Jumping Susie is in good form and finished a fair third at Tramore last month, so she looks the main threat. Home Sweet Highway is the pick of the remainder.

FINE MARGIN has outclassed the opposition both starts in Britain this season and is selected to successfully concede weight all round and complete the hat-trick. Fellow-Irish raider Jumping Susie is a big threat, with Home Sweet Highway also of interest out of handicap company.

Winning hurdlers Jumping Susie and Home Sweet Highway are both respected but FINE MARGIN is taken to complete a hat-trick.
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Power Of Gold was narrowly denied over 7f at Doncaster last time out and must be respected back at the mile, while last-start Ffos Las scorer Dakota Power is another likely to prove popular. However, there have been more encouraging signs from last year's winner CRYSTAL CASQUE of late. Rod Millman's mare is now 5lb lower than for that triumph and a repeat could be on the cards. Law Supreme is another to consider.

Plenty are in with a shout but Irish raider LITTLE EMPIRE rates just the pick of these weights so edges the vote. Mick Appleby's consistent Terries Royale could emerge as the main danger, although a solid case can also be made for last year's victor Crystal Casque and in-form pair Power of Gold and Mumayaz. Handily-weighted One Step Beyond completes the shortlist.

Crystal Casque beat Double Time and SHALADAR here last year but the latter did well in the circumstances and is preferred.
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SKALLYWAG BAY had plenty in hand when winning over an extended 5f at Brighton on Monday and Richard Hannon's filly is hard to oppose on the back of that performance, despite carrying a 5lb penalty. Secret Mistral and Our Absent Friends have both been knocking on the door of late and are likely to be in the mix once again, while Zaphea and Arecibo complete the shortlist.

SKALLYWAG BAY emerged from the fog to score well at Brighton earlier in the week and she might well have enough to defy the penalty if the race doesn't come too soon. Secret Mistral and Bayraat are both obvious dangers.

Bottom weight BAYRAAT runs off the same mark as when third of 18 at York last time and is the selection ahead of Secret Mistral.
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HAWAII DU MESTIVEL bolted up in this grade at Fontwell on his latest outing and is hard to get away from. If Neil Mulholland's seven-year-old can run anywhere near that form again, he could prove very difficult to beat. Eagle's Realm hit the crossbar at Stratford in July and could get into contention off 2lb higher, while Kopa Kilana can fight it out for the minor honours.

HAWAII DU MESTIVEL routed his opposition at Fontwell last week and is sure to take all the beating under a penalty. Eagle's Realm and Kopa Kilana can give him most to do.

It's hard to get away from HAWAII DU MESTIVEL, who ran his rivals into the ground at Fontwell a week ago and is 7lb well in here.
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This looks a warm contest on paper, with the likes of Al Samed, Tornado Alert and Frankini all making some appeal ahead of their debuts. Experience might prove to be crucial, though, and it is the Aidan O'Brien-trained ISAMBARD BRUNEL who shades preference. The son of Justify didn't quite get home over the mile at Newbury three weeks ago, but he ought to be wiser this time around and could step forward now eased in trip. Others to note include Calla Lagoon, Fifth Column and Seaplane.

This promises to be an informative maiden. ISAMBARD BRUNEL should be a lot wiser for last month's Newbury debut and is preferred to Fifth Column, another who should be much more clued up with an outing under his belt. Frankini and Tornado Alert, who represents last year's winning yard, are a couple of interesting newcomers.

It's not easy to say who will improve the most but Aidan O'Brien's ISAMBARD BRUNEL is a prime candidate.
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First Instinct has to be of interest following her debut win at Nottingham last month, but marginal preference is for LIBERALISED. Karl Burke's filly has not been disgraced in Group company since winning on her first start at Hamilton in June and the daughter of Kodiac can take full advantage of having her sights lowered. Rogue Sensation and Stormy Impact are others with strong form claims, while Mother Mara is a noteworthy newcomer.

Following a highly-promising debut, STORMY IMPACT failed to land short odds at Beverley 3 weeks ago but she will have learnt a bit from that and on balance, is well worth another chance. Liberalised is the chief threat on form, though Rogue Sensation and First Instinct need considering.

Having been a clear runner-up on both starts, STORMY IMPACT is taken to get off the mark. Rogue Sensation is second choice.
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Bergentown was denied by five lengths into second at Worcester in June and has to be respected off the same mark. However, he could come out second best to the hat-trick seeking TEN TEN TWENTY, who struck on soft ground at Uttoxeter on his latest outing and will have no issues with this quicker surface judged on his triumph at Market Rasen two starts ago. Last-time-out winner Jumping Jupiter is another to note.

A host in with a shout but it could pay to take a chance on bottom-weight INTO THE SUNSET, who reverts to hurdles and has a talented conditional taking off a further 7 lb. Jumping Jupiter opened his account at Hexham back in the spring so he heads up the opposition provided he's ready to roll, with Jacobs Acre and Bergentown another couple fancied to feature, too.

Handicap debutant JACOBS ACRE split two next-time-out winners when second in a Worcester maiden in June and still has potential.
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BALLET SLIPPERS was third behind a potentially smart type on her Curragh debut before finding another exciting prospect too strong there next time. The daughter of Dubawi, who is the first foal out of the brilliant Magical, should be even better now sent over a mile and looks set to strike at the third time of asking. Glistening has produced a similar level of form across her two starts and is unlikely to be far away, while the penalised Kylie Of Lochalsh is taken to chase them home.

Aidan O'Brien's BALLET SLIPPERS has gone with promise on both her outings and is impossible to oppose now stepping up to 1m. Glistening also has better days ahead and appeals as the one to chase her home ahead of newcomers Tattycoram, Music Piece and Electrifarhh.

Glistening is the most plausible danger but BALLET SLIPPERS stands out on pedigree and on performance too after her Curragh second.
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Runner-up on both career outings, BLESSED STAR is bound to have learned plenty from both experiences and stepping up to 1m looks like a good move. The daughter of Sottsass may be able to take this from the front, with Shining River looking best placed to chase her home after a promising effort over 7f here last month. Blueandtangerine is likely to find things tougher under a 4lb penalty after scoring at Beverley, but she cannot be ruled out.

SHINING RIVER left her debut form well behind and saw out her race in the manner of one who promises to be suited by this further increase in trip when third over 7f here 4 weeks ago. She gets the vote with further progress anticipated. Blessed Star and Beverley scorer Blueandtangerine are expected to pose chief resistance.

Irish raider SHINING RIVER stayed on well for a close third over 7f here four weeks ago and can get off the mark now upped to 1m.
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Flash The Cash (tenth) and OXFORD ROCK (seventh) met in the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot in June and although neither have been able to score subsequently, they both hold strong claims. Marginal preference is for the latter, though, who finished a creditable third over 6f at Naas recently. The Starspangledbanner filly weakened late on that day suggesting she will appreciate dropping to the minimum trip. Others to note include Sharkii and Lightning Bear.

LIGHTNING BEAR made a really promising start to his career when third at Cork and fitted with cheekpieces, he may well improve beyond the level set by Flash The Cash and Oxford Rock.

A few with claims and SHARKII, who has shown a consistent level of form over this trip, gets a tentative vote.
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RISKINTHEGROUND found the competition too hot in a premier handicap back in July, but Dan Skelton's inmate had shown progressive form to land a hat-trick before that and can resume winning ways only 4lb higher than his latest success at Uttoxeter. Baron De Midleton was winning off a higher mark last season and returns to the larger obstacles with solid claims, while Presentandcounting can be given a chance on his decent fourth at Perth in June.

Having completed a quick-fire hat-trick at the beginning of this term, RISKINTHEGROUND emerged with credit from having taken a wide route when fifth in the Summer Plate at Market Rasen 7 weeks ago. He's fancied to make his presence felt returned to calmer waters, with Lipa K and Bella Bliss feared most. Presentandcounting isn't dismissed lightly either having eased a little in the weights.

Not discredited in a valuable event last time, RISKINTHEGROUND can resume the progress that saw him win his previous three races.
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Now in the colours of Wathnan Racing and switched to trainer Hamad Al Jehani after a taking debut victory at Naas in July, DIEGO VENTURA is likely to have plenty more improvement to come and he can defy his penalty. He gets the vote ahead of promising Windsor fourth Newlyn School and Beauty By My Side, who was an eye-catcher when staying on late at Yarmouth first time out.

Several of these are open to improvement, with DIEGO VENTURA the pick of them on the back of a promising debut success at Naas. That form is working out well and he could prove to be a pretty useful recruit for the burgeoning Wathnan Racing team. Beauty By My Side shaped like a ready-made future winner when fourth at Yarmouth and she is second choice ahead of likely improvers Fort Augustus and Newlyn School. Cindy Lou Who and newcomers Kosometsuke and Spirit of Farhh also merit a second look.

Wathnan Racing have made a habit of recruiting well and DIEGO VENTURA looked nice at Naas, the form of which has been franked.
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Now that the penny has dropped for KNIGHT TEMPLAR after a determined success on his first start for new connections at Ffos Las, the son of Haafhd is likely to have plenty more improvement forthcoming. The booking of Tom Marquand is another plus and he is preferred to Desert Quest and Lingfield second Frankelian, who has long shaped as though stepping up to this distance may suit. Animato and Billy No Mates are players based on the pick of their form as well.

Plenty in with a squeak for the longest race on the card but the suggestion is KNIGHT TEMPLAR, who made a winning start for new connections at Ffos Las last month and, upped further in trip, Robert Stephens' 3-y-o is fancied to take his form up a notch. Second choice is Frankelian, who is the only filly in the line-up and should be suited by this extra distance sporting first-time headgear. 3-time C&D winner Billy No Mates can edge out the consistent Desert Quest for third.

3yo Knight Templar is of major interest but there is enough evidence that BILLY NO MATES will still be able to pack a punch.
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It's hard to get away from BETSEN judged on ratings alone in this contest. The three-year-old is 16lb superior than his closest rival Mint Man and looks to have been found a golden opportunity to shed his maiden tag. Ukiyo ran better than her odds suggested she would when seventh on debut at the Curragh and she could improve to get closer, while any market support for newcomer Shelbourne Flyer would be interesting.

BETSEN has been a little expensive to follow so far but he possesses more than his share of ability for a race like this and there should be no excuses this time. Mint Man is the obvious danger unless there's confidence behind newcomer Shelbourne Flyer.

There are obvious question marks over BETSEN after his last two performances but he is given another chance to get his head in front
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RESTANDBETHANKFUL regained the winning thread back over fences at Cartmel on his first start after a wind operation. He looks capable of defying a 3lb rise given the runner-up has subsequently boosted that form. Dream Jet finished well clear of the rest when second at Market Rasen and can feature once again, while Neigh Botha may well have finished closer than third at Worcester if not for a blunder three out.

RESTANDBETHANKFUL had a bit up his sleeve when returning with a Cartmel success so looks the way to go off just a 1 lb higher mark here. Dream Jet is feared most on the back of his good recent Market Rasen second with Donald McCain's in-form duo Guillaume and Malpas in the mix too.

Competitive in some good-quality hurdle races last season, MR MACKAY may exploit a favourable mark on today's chasing debut.
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I AM MIMI has some useful form and has already run over today's course-and-distance. Runner-up on bumper debut, he finished ahead of today's rival Garnacho at Ballinrobe in May and is now 7lb better off. He was well enough held at Tramore last month but is fit and well and sure to run his race. Garnacho has recent course-and-distance form but received 8lb from the winner here last month and might struggle to beat the selection. Hey Sunshine has form in summer bumpers and while lacking hurdling experience, has a light weight and can progress. Picture Of You hasn't run since disappointing in April but had run well in winter maidens, so should compete with a light weight.

HEY SUNSHINE showed plenty in bumpers and should be well prepared for her hurdling debut, so she gets the nod over Picture of You, who has the best form of those with experience in this sphere. Marie's March, a stablemate of the selection, could also get involved.

Preference is for GARNACHO whose close second in a C&D maiden hurdle two weeks ago shows that he's going the right way
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Beaten less than a length in a competitive handicap at Newbury last time out, WALEEFY has been a progressive sort this season and he looks more than capable of landing a third career success in this classified contest. Placed on each of his last two starts over 6f, including here last month, Thunder Blue must enter calculations on the rise in distance, while the hat-trick-seeking Harvard Sound is another to note.

WALEEFY is unlikely to live up to his prestigious pedigree but he's been gradually getting better and he's fancied to add to his tally at the possible expense of Harvard Sound, who has made an excellent start to his career. United Approach is unlikely to have hit his ceiling, so he's another one to consider in an interesting contest.

There's no obvious reason why Baaeed's half-brother WALEEFY won't deal with rain-softened ground and he's progressed well in handicaps.
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Tanmawwy bounced back to form when scoring at Epsom recently and holds an obvious chance under his penalty, but the vote goes to THE TURPINATOR. Grant Tuer's seven-year-old wasn't disgraced in sixth in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon last month and has proven to be more effective over this distance in his career. He can capitalise on the drop in grade, while Persuasion and Pumalin Park are others to watch out for.

Cases can be made for the majority of these and the suggestion is PUMALIN PARK, who in fairness hasn't really progressed since landing a Salisbury handicap four starts back but there wasn't much wrong with his latest effort at Newmarket. Tropez Power's strike rate on turf is modest but he has gone close on several occasions this year and is second choice ahead of Persuasion and The Turpinator, while Abduction is also capable of a bold show.

The blinkers have worked well for THAPA VC and he is taken to add to his win at Doncaster in July. Tanmawwy is feared most.
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BERTO RAMIREZ pipped Red Scarlet to the runner-up berth at Leopardstown, with Invincibletomorrow hot on their heels. David Marnane's youngster didn't have the best of passages through the race so, although his superiority was only marginal, he is fancied to confirm it. The return to 7f will aid the cause of Saint Brandon, who was second over this trip at the Galway Festival. Smoke Them Out has to be respected, while State Of Joy is the most interesting of the newcomers.

RED SCARLET improved on her debut form and left the impression she can do better still when third in a Leopardstown maiden 2 weeks ago. She shades the vote, with Berto Ramirez, who finished one place ahead of the selection on that occasion rating the chief threat. Invincibletomorrow and Gangsta Man complete the shortlist.

BERTO RAMIREZ could be hard to beat having gone close in a Leopardstown maiden last time out
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HARDY BOY arrives in fine form having built on a couple of good efforts over 2m4f to score with plenty left in the tank over this longer trip at Market Rasen. The seven-year-old can shrug off a 7lb rise in his current frame of mind and go in again. A runner-up at Market Rasen in July, Clararose looks worth another try over this distance and is less exposed than Finisk River, who went close at Worcester last week.

CLARAROSE shaped well behind an improving sort at Market Rasen last time and is taken to resume winning ways. Finisk River will be a threat if over last week's Worcester exertions, while Hardy Boy has been on his best behaviour since returned to hurdles and a 6 lb rise for Worcester shouldn't prevent him having a say if in a similar mood.

The lightly raced 6yo CLARAROSE is progressive and her pedigree provides optimism she'll be suited by this step back up in trip.
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PRESENTING LAD has shown improved form over fences this year and reverts to hurdling, rated 11lb lower in this sphere. His recent chase form is consistent and progressive and while he hasn't raced over hurdles since August 2023, is a three-time hurdle winner and should compete from his rating. Old Bill Barley debuts in handicaps and should improve from a reappearance run in July. Despite being a previous course bumper winner, he has hung left on occasions in the past, including on his hurdling debut here, but nonetheless has ability, contested a useful Ballinrobe maiden last time out and today's rider claims 5lb. Baltinglass Hill has been running consistently well and is noted too.

BALTINGLASS HILL has been in top form lately and, after finding one too good at Wexford a month ago, he's worth a chance to resume winning ways at the possible expense of Presenting Lad, who returns to this sphere after a ready success over the larger obstacles. By Your Side is also respected.

Perhaps it is worth taking a chance with WALHAAN, who comes here in good form from the Flat and might just be good enough
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BENNETOT caught the eye when staying on from the rear to take fifth in a valuable York handicap that was dominated by those who raced prominently last time. A reproduction of that level of form would give the five-year-old a big chance here. Awaal was not disgraced when seventh in the Bunbury Cup on his return in July and he has to be of interest, while Dear My Friend and Tempus are others to note.

There's still an air of unfinished business about low-mileage 5-y-o AWAAL who shaped with plenty of promise on his reappearance (first home in his group) and as such, a 2 lb ease in the weights looks generous. Bennetot arrives in excellent heart so is second choice, ahead of Classic.

This is a return to slightly calmer waters for AWAAL (nap), who has been a regular in major handicaps. Classic is second choice.
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Kristal Klear capitalised on a career-low mark at Southwell last week and if she can transfer that form to turf, she could have a say. However, a chance can be taken on DAZITOO, who has shown a decent amount of ability in her three starts in maiden/novice company and now makes her handicap debut. The booking of Tom Marquand catches the eye and she gets the nod. Kindest Nation is another to consider in a first-time visor.

KRISTAL KLEAR escapes a penalty for her recent win at Southwell, so is the percentage call to follow up. Alreet Cha seemed unsuited by the return to sprinting on her most recent outing and is worthy of interest back up in trip, with No Nay Nicki another to consider.

Preference is for the 3yo handicap newcomer DAZITOO, who represents the bang-in-form Ed Walker. Kristal Klear is a danger.
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THE MARTY PARTY showed a big improvement when runner-up at Killarney on his nursery debut and Joseph O'Brien's Starspangledbanner colt looks capable of scoring off his current mark on that evidence. Weegeebear made his handicap debut with a better effort at the Curragh and this extra distance looks likely to suit, while Amber Blossom is the type to improve now handicapping and she shouldn't be underestimated. Katie Ross and Roaming Eyes could also go well.

This can go to THE MARTY PARTY, who showed much improved form switched to positive tactics when second on nursery debut at Killarney 2 weeks ago and the drop back down in trip won't inconvenience him on that evidence. Weegeebear and Kitty Bear are others to consider,

THE MARTY PARTY was well found in the market ahead of his h'cap debut last time when narrowly denied and he showed enough speed for 7f
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GOT GREY was sent off a short-priced favourite on his stable debut for Dan Skelton at Stratford recently and readily got the job done. He's 4lb well-in under a 7lb penalty and gets the vote to follow up. Footloose Man overcame jumping right throughout to score at Fontwell last week and warrants respect, for all he might not get away with similar antics today. Northern Rose, who has gone close on her last couple of hurdle starts, makes up the shortlist.

Last-time-out winners GOT GREY and Footloose Man are likely to dominate this, with marginal preference for the former, who is expected to improve a good deal further for Dan Skelton. The latter is unpenalised and should pose a formidable threat, while Motazzen isn't without hope.

Dan Skelton's GOT GREY (nap) had a significant amount left in the tank when winning on his recent stable debut and can follow up.
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PRAY TELL was well beaten at the Galway festival in July but had previously shown better form and now contests an ordinary maiden. A point-to-point winner who clearly stays well, dropping in distance isn't ideal today but the form of his Wexford-placing in May reads well and he receives weight from the top five horses today, while his rider also claims 2lb. Next Week won a Killarney bumper in 2022 and while he was well held in his initial two hurdle runs, showed better form here last time and could well be suited by today's longer distance. Augusta George is a recent bumper winner but has been well beaten in two previous hurdle runs.

PRAY TELL was better than the result when mid-division in a Galway handicap last time and repeat of the form he showed when placed on his 4 starts prior to that should be good enough here. High City Roller has some fair form to his name and should figure prominently, while Qaasid's Flat ability suggests he should be up to making his presence felt on what is effectively his hurdle debut (unseated first on previous attempt).

Despite the drop back in trip, this looks a really good opportunity for PRAY TELL (nap) with some very solid staying maiden hurdle form
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A case can be made for all of these, but marginal preference is for PEDRO VALENTINO. Clive Cox's gelding has been successful in two of his last three starts and a 4lb rise for the most recent of those wins may still underestimate him. A drop in trip and application of first-time cheekpieces makes Usuario Amigo of interest, while Granger Bay edges out Love Billy Boy and Zainabb to be best of the rest.

PEDRO VALENTINO has gone from strength-to-strength since the cheekpieces were applied, making it 2 wins from his last 3 starts with a game display at Yarmouth 6 weeks ago. He earns the vote to defy the handicapper again and come out on top. Savvy Warrior at the foot of the weights is another of firm interest and he, along with Usuario Amigo, look the chief threats.

Judged on breeding there should be an even bigger effort in GRANGER BAY. Second choice is Pedro Valentino.
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A tricky puzzle to solve, with many hoping to improve for the switch to handicap company, but RUNNINSONOFAGUN shades the verdict. He won easier than the three-parts-of-a-length margin suggests in maiden claiming company over 1m at Navan and dropping back in trip shouldn't pose any problems, with similar front-running tactics likely to be adopted. Allenwood is 2lb lower than when placed on her handicap debut at Sligo and she warrants respect, while James The Second also holds claims.

The vote goes to RUNNINSONOFAGUN, who made all when opening his account in a maiden claimer at Navan last week and he looks capable of following up on this nursery debut off what is probably a fair mark. Allenwood and James The Second rate the main dangers but also look out for Sir Jeremy.

ALLENWOOD stayed on for third at Sligo on handicap debut last month and her pedigree offers hope for improvement at this new trip
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There didn't appear to be any fluke about COTONEASTER's 50/1 second on handicap debut at Uttoxeter and the winner of that race has franked the form by doubling up since. Ryan Potter's mare is just 1lb higher and looks like the one they all have to beat. Huit Reflets possibly didn't handle the undulations of Cartmel last time and it would come as no surprise to see him bounce back to form, while Tropical Talent switches from fences off a workable mark.

It's not hard to envisage PILLAR ROCK leaving his novice form well behind now that he ventures down the handicap route off a lowly opening mark. If the market suggests as much, the hint should be taken. Huit Reflets misfired for the first time since joining this yard at Cartmel the other day but it would be no surprise whatsoever were he to bounce back with a bold show. Others to consider include Cofficionado and Cotoneaster.

Second to a next-time-out winner on her stable debut in July, COTONEASTER might go one better off a 1lb higher mark here.
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CRAIC EILE has won just twice from 55 career runs but reverts back up in distance which could bring about some improvement. Ideally suited by good ground, he ran well at Killarney recently, is able at this level and while well held on his previous attempt at this distance, that was at Listed level back in 2021 and he has run consistently well over middle-distances recently, suggesting he will stay the distance. Cafe Del Mar has won once from 19 runs and relishes stamina tests. She has raced just three times this year, with each of those runs being in August, and having run consistently well, is dependable. Sineads Fancy is 6lb higher than when winning at Downpatrick.

Gavin Cromwell's BROGUE MAN RIVER should be sharper for last week's Bellewstown reappearance and might prove the answer now stepping up to 3m for the first time. Craic Eile, Hill Rocket and Turkey And Ham head the dangers.

A good second over fences last week, CAFE DEL MAR can go one better here back hurdling
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After being narrowly held by a subsequent winner over this trip on debut at Sandown, VECU didn't quite get home over 1m at Newmarket last month but that form has been boosted by the third winning a valuable contest since. The return to 7f should suit the selection on his all-weather bow and his stable won this race in 2021. Fitzmaurice is a 470,000gns full-brother to dual Group 2 winner Chindit, so he should be capable of better than what he showed when very green first time out at Newbury, while Brave Mission has displayed signs of promise in his two starts to date. Saeed bin Suroor has his string in fine form and a bold debut bid can be expected from Castle Gates, a half-brother to Oaks runner-up Dance Sequence.

VECU didn't make the expected leap forward from his debut when fourth at Newmarket 3 weeks ago but it was by no means a bad effort and he's in the right hands to progress. He looks the way to go, for all there is depth to this, with Brave Mission and Fitzmaurice open to progress in their own right.

Royal Lodge entry VECU is top on the figures and worth another chance. Brave Mission and Fitzmaurice look the biggest dangers.
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Zoffanien has run well in defeat in competitive races the last twice and the seven-year-old is likely to be in the mix once again. That said, preference is for SCEPTRED ISLE, who arrives here on the back of victories at Tipperary and Leopardstown. A 5lb rise for the most recent of those wins may underestimate the daughter of Cityscape as she is clearly progressing. Others who make the shortlist are Wisdomofhindsight, Belgoprince and Astar.

Preference is for BARNACULLIA, who took a step back in the right direction when fifth at Bellewstown recently and, just 2 lb higher than for his Leopardstown success last summer, he's on a workable mark. Zoffanien has acquitted himself well in handicaps at Galway and Killarney since returned to this sphere and looks sure to be involved once more, while Belgoprince is also shortlisted.

This test might suit RAIN who ran well over 2m at the Curragh but was a fair fifth at Clonmel on Thursday; Zoffanien is next best
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EL CHAMPO has strong claims being an experienced type and possessing a chase rating of 120, in a race confined to horses rated 0-116 over hurdles. A progressive three-time hurdle winner last year, his recent chase form is good, ran a cracker to finish second at Listed level last month and today's rider now claims 7lb. Miss Gherkin also contested a smart Killarney handicap last month and now meets more experienced rivals on chase debut. She is an able 113-rated hurdler who notably receives her mares' 7lb allowance though, although both her wins have come over two miles. Debut point-to-point winner Marv Michael should know his job for his fences debut and recently won a lesser Tramore maiden hurdle.

EL CHAMPO is just about the form pick and arrives on the back of a solid showing at Killarney, so he's marginally preferred to Ceroc, with Marv Michael appealing as an interesting newcomer to chasing.

Recent Tramore hurdles winner MARV MICHAEL can make a successful start over fences
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A winner second time out at Windsor, AFENTIKO then chased home a smart-looking debutant over this C&D last month and sets a decent standard on his nursery bow. A mark of 83 seems fair and he is fancied to get back in the winner's enclosure, possibly at the main expense of Monomyth. Ollie Sangster's colt narrowly failed to defy a 5lb hike for his Doncaster success when runner-up at Southwell, but a further 4lb rise is a concern as he tackles an extra furlong here. Dual Beverley runner-up Footwork could prove best of the rest.

A tightly-knit nursery with MONOMYTH just about the most persuasive option having improved again back on the AW when second at Southwell 3 weeks ago. Afentiko heads the opposition.

Solid contender AFENTIKO (nap) gets the vote, ahead of fellow nursery debutants Footwork and War Howl.
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Arch Enemy filled the runner-up spot at Leopardstown on her latest outing and it would be no surprise to see her go close off 2lb higher. However, it may pay to side with AVATAR JET, who hit the line well to finish fourth over 7f at Leopardstown last time, shaping as if this step up in trip could bring out some improvement. French Company is another to consider.

EXPLORERS WAY is enjoying an excellent year and fancied to bag win number four on the back of his good recent Leopardstown third. In-form Arch Enemy is next on the list in her bid to end a long losing sequence, with Avatar Jet and Bright N Shine also in the picture.

A course and distance winner in June, EXPLORERS WAY (nap) has lost little caste in defeat since and can get back to winning ways
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CLIFFTOP is very closely matched with Watch The Weather on Wexford form last month but did win subsequently at Tramore and has obvious claims. The selection is a Flat winner who frustratingly failed to score over hurdles but his recent chase form is stronger and is suited by today's conditions. Watch The Weather is similarly suited by conditions and while he narrowly failed in a recent Downpatrick beginners chase, should again compete today. General Clermont was well enough held when reverting to hurdles at Killarney recently but two of his three wins have come over fences and should run well, despite being 9lb higher than when winning at Wexford in early August.

CHARLIE LUCIANO looks to have got in lightly for his handicap chase bow so is fancied to bag a first success in this sphere. Course winner Sargent Lightfoot is feared most on the back of a good hurdling second here, with Kilashee and Clifftop also in the mix.

Course specialist SARGENT LIGHTFOOT gets the vote, ahead of Good As Hell and General Clermont
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Green Storm's two efforts over 7f at Haydock haven't been devoid of promise, while Must Believe built on his debut when touched off by the narrowest of margins over this C&D last month. However, the winner of that C&D event was a well-held fourth on debut behind AMILOC, who created a good impression in making a winning start over 7f here. Ralph Beckett's gelding is bred to appreciate this step up in distance and looks capable of stepping forward to defy his winners' penalty.

The one who appeals most is GREEN STORM, who stepped up on his debut effort when finishing a clear second to Seagulls Eleven in a 7f Haydock novice in June, form which was boosted when the winner subsequently found just one too good in Group 2 company. Amiloc made a winning start to his career here last month and is feared greatly, despite his penalty. Newcomer Hi Ya Mal is one to note in the betting, while Bear Island and Must Believe are also worth a second look.

Based on his very solid Haydock form, GREEN STORM has a particularly good chance at the weights. Amiloc is feared most.
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RED SECRET's drought stretches back more than four years, but his performances last month to take third at Tramore and Navan suggested that his turn could finally be near again. Colin Keane is an interesting booking for Honrado, who signed off his time with Michael Bell with a Ripon second and has a tongue-tie and blinkers fitted for his Irish debut. Enquire Within is fancied to run her usual honest race and was actually just ahead of the selection last time.

Lots with chances but ALBION PRINCESS is worth siding with to capitalise on a reduced mark having hinted at a revival when third at Dundalk last time. The handily-weighted Red Secret can also have a big say, while Figurehead and Enquire Within both need factoring into this open handicap too.

Not many of these arrive in good form and ENQUIRE WITHIN could be the one after a narrow defeat at Navan last week from 2lb lower
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ARTIC LANE brings a whopping piece of winter form to a Kilbeggan bumper and should prove difficult to beat, although the application of a first-time tongue-tie is a small concern. An easy point-to-point winner, he finished second in a smart Leopardstown festival bumper last Christmas and having finished 25 lengths, and more, clear of the well-beaten horses, all bar one of those have won races subsequently. Today's jockey also claims 5lb. Mrs Mc Go has a big race-fitness edge and has shown nice ability but is vulnerable to a more capable type. Warriors Wood ran well on point-to-point debut while reserves, maiden hurdle-placed Supreme Ruler and ex-point-to-pointer Persian Daughter would be notable runners.

ARTIC LANE holds the clear edge on form so is fancied to make light of his absence and get off the mark. Mrs Mc Go has the form to play a part and is next on the list ahead of Dansanttothetune who wasn't seen to best effect when fourth at Killarney last time out.

ARTIC LANE;'s Leopardstown second over this trip last Christmas is easily the standout piece of form here
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She's A Warrior caught the eye when staying on into third over C&D on her debut last month and must be respected with improvement likely, but it is JUMEIRAH SEA that gets the nod. Simon and Ed Crisford's filly was unable to justify favouritism at Nottingham recently, but that performance was not without promise and she could step forward now. 160,000-euro purchase Dark Lyric warrants a market check ahead of her racecourse bow.

While MADAME SANS GENE was beaten a fair way at Goodwood recently, she was entitled to need that following a five-month break and this filly is given another chance to confirm the abundant promise she showed on debut during the spring. She's A Warrior, Prevail and First Kiss (in order of preference) all shaped well on their respective debuts and are open to improvement for their leading yards. Jumeirah Sea is another who is likely to step on what she showed first time out.

A few to consider but this can go to PREVAIL, who showed promise on turf on debut and she should improve for the run
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Machete Beach made it two wins from two when on target at Windsor in May and, though respected, an opening mark of 84 doesn't appear to be a gift. With that in mind, preference is for the steadily progressive CAMBRIA LEGEND. A comfortable winner over the extended 1m4f at Chester last time out, he does not look overburdened by a 4lb rise and further success may await. Incensed heads the remainder.

CAMBRIA LEGEND and Machete Beach are both going the right way and might well dominate the finish, with marginal preference for the former, who was convincing at Chester last time. Incensed still has few miles on the clock, so a bigger performance from her can't be ruled out.

The chief question seems to be over how much potential is brought by MACHETE BEACH. He is preferred to Cambria Legend.
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A number of these hold claims, but tonight could finally be the night that OUTGUN gets off the mark. Alan King's charge arrives following a number of solid efforts in defeat, including when a slightly unlucky second over C&D last time, and he makes plenty of appeal back on a mark of 71. Sonnerie Power was just a neck behind the selection in the aforementioned track-and-trip event and has gone close at Lingfield since. He and Capstan, who won his last three starts prior to a break, are the pair feared most.

It's possible to make a case for most here but the lightly-raced profile of THE GLEN ROVERS suggests he should have more to offer on the back of his Newcastle win so he gets the vote. Alan King's Outgun may have been a bit unlucky when runner-up over C&D last time and is feared most ahead of Enochdhu.

It looks pretty tight, with SONNERIE POWER preferred ahead of Outgun.
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Hiatus ticks plenty of boxes and must enter calculations, but he's if a little rusty on his first outing in 115 days, then ANOTHER BAAR could take full advantage. He has been in cracking form on the turf recently, backing up a class 5 win with two solid placed efforts in class 4 company, and it's encouraging that he finished a close-up third on his only previous all-weather outing. Fierce and Tremblant are others to keep an eye on.

ANOTHER BAAR arrives in good nick so it's worth taking a chance that he takes to a new surface. Hiatus will be a threat if ready to roll after 4 months off, while Fierce is respected as a last-time-out winner.

A chance is taken on TREMBLANT, who is still seeking a first British win but looks interesting off a very attractive mark back on AW.
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