1 Saturday 9th September 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Saturday 9th September 2023

There were 52 Races on Saturday 9th September 2023 across 7 meetings. There was 8 races at Thirsk, 8 races at Haydock, 7 races at Ascot, 6 races at Stratford, 8 races at Leopardstown, 8 races at Kempton, 7 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 9th September 2023

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

13:35 Kempton Group 3 (Class 1) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (0.73/1 +27%) Bay Bridge	0.73 0.73/1(+27%)	(2) Bay Bridge 0.73/1, Unbeaten at 3 yrs and developed into a high-class performer last term, ending the campaign with victory in the Champion Stakes at Ascot. Not quite at that level this season but this looks an excellent opportunity back down in class. Group 1 winner and favoured by race conditions but has never attempted this far before.
2	4 2nd (4) (11/1 -83%) Candleford	11 11/1(-83%)	(4) Candleford 11/1, Duke of Edinburgh winner at Royal Ascot last summer and first win since when beating 5 rivals in listed event at Windsor 2 weeks ago. Place claims. C&D winner who landed a Windsor Listed event last time; cannot be dismissed.
3	5 3rd (5) (25/1 -56%) Max Vega	25 25/1(-56%)	(5) Max Vega 25/1, Smart sort but just respectable efforts both starts in the spring and may find a few too sharp for him around here. Dual Group 3 winner last year, but off four months since a modest effort at Chester.
4	3 4th (3) (50/1 -52%) Belloccio	50 50/1(-52%)	(3) Belloccio 50/1, Smart gelding who has an excellent record here. However, below par both starts in the spring when last seen. 3-4 around here, but modest in both starts in April and off again since; opposable.
5th	6 5th (6) (16/1 +36%) Shandoz	16 16/1(+36%)	(6) Shandoz 16/1, Smart performance to win C&D listed race in November 2021. Shaped as if retaining all his ability on first run since when 7½ lengths third of 7 to Arrest in Geoffrey Freer Stakes (12/1) at Newbury (13.3f, good) 21 days ago but up against it here. C&D winner who ran well on return from mammoth absence last time; has a bit to find though.
6th	1 6th (1) (3.33/1 -11%) Israr	3.33 3.33/1(-11%)	(1) Israr 3.33/1, Progressed in handicaps last season, winning at Newbury and Doncaster, and has taken form to another level this term, resuming winning ways in Group 2 at Newmarket 8 weeks ago. However, is penalised for that success and conceding 5 lb to Bay Bridge looks a tough ask. Highly progressive; stable has won five of the last eight runnings; bred to handle AW.
7th	7 7th (7) (10/1 +0%) Fortino	10 10/1(+0%)	(7) Fortino 10/1, Successful 8 times in Chile, 4 of them Grade 1s. Has since joined a top stable and interesting to see what the market makes of his chances. 8-11 in Chile including four wins at Group 1 level; stable debut after seven months off.

LTO Selection:

Things may not have gone to plan this season for last year's Champion Stakes hero BAY BRIDGE, but this represents an ideal opportunity to get his career back on track. Receiving 5lb from impressive Group 2 winner Israr, the son of New Bay looks to have ideal conditions, as the top-rated in the field, and can notch up a seventh career victory. Candleford bounced back to form with a dominant success at Windsor and he could be ready to make that next step up.

An excellent opportunity for the high-class BAY BRIDGE to open his account for the season back down in class. Israr can follow him home under his Group 2 penalty, while his stablemate Fortino is an interesting runner on British debut given his success in Chile.

Preference is for ISRAR whose latest Newmarket win suggests he is still improving. The stable's record in this race is second to none.

13:35 Kempton Group 3 (Class 1) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:45 Leopardstown Listed 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (3/1 -9%) Kitty Rose	3 3/1(-9%)	(5) Kitty Rose 3/1, 20,000 gns yearling, Invincible Army filly. 25/1, posted a borderline useful performance when landing 16-runner maiden at Naas (7f, good to soft) on debut 13 days ago, keeping on well. Merits respect up in class with progress anticipated. Only 13 days since an impressive winning debut at Naas, looks Pattern-class in the making.
2	2 2nd (2) (1.62/1 +28%) Content	1.62 1.62/1(+28%)	(2) Content 1.62/1, Good third on debut here in June and, having ran below that level in the Chesham at Royal Ascot later that month, she got back on the up when opening her account in a C&D maiden 16 days ago, by 1¼ lengths from Apricot Ice. Likely she can feature again back up in class. Raced too freely in the Chesham, much more professional when beating Apricot Ice on latest.
3	10 3rd (10) (28/1 -12%) Serious Notions	28 28/1(-12%)	(10) Serious Notions 28/1, Plenty of promise when runner-up on debut in a C&D maiden in June (Content placed third) but not in same form when seventh of 11 in Curragh minor event (7f) 4 weeks ago. Far too soon to be writing her off, though. Just in front of Content on debut but failed to build on that the Curragh on second.
4	9 4th (9) (5.5/1 -10%) Sea The Boss	5.5 5.5/1(-10%)	(9) Sea The Boss 5.5/1, €35,000 yearling, Sea The Moon filly. 5/1, won 13-runner maiden at Tipperary (7.5f, good to soft) on debut 6 days ago, asserting quickly final 100 yds. Well worth her place at this higher level. Created a favourable first impression at Tipperary, this comes soon and on better ground.
5th	6 5th (6) (66/1 -65%) Making Time	66 66/1(-65%)	(6) Making Time 66/1, Lightly-raced winner. 11/4, didn't need to be at best when winning 10-runner maiden at this course (7f, good) 16 days ago, always holding on. However, much more needed back up in class. Won a maiden here just over a fortnight ago on her fourth start, second-string for stable.
6th	7 6th (7) (12/1 +0%) Nemonte	12 12/1(+0%)	(7) Nemonte 12/1, Lightly-raced winner. 2 wins from 4 runs this year. Career best when winning 7-runner minor event (5/6) at Roscommon (7.4f, good to soft) 18 days ago, cosily. Trainer going well. Two wins from four starts, has gained experience in good races but needs to raise her game.
7th	1 7th (1) (4.5/1 +31%) Apricot Ice	4.5 4.5/1(+31%)	(1) Apricot Ice 4.5/1, Promising type. 4/1, 1¼ lengths second of 9 to Content in maiden at this course (7f, good) on debut 16 days ago, keeping on without being unduly punished. Open to improvement. May struggle to turn the tables on Content who beat her convincingly here 16 days ago.
8th	3 8th (3) (22/1 +33%) Elegant Madame	22 22/1(+33%)	(3) Elegant Madame 22/1, 3/1, overcame inexperience to make a winning debut in 7f Leicester fillies' novice 82 days ago, the penny only really starting to drop late on. This is a big step up but she's open to improvement. Form of Lingfield win ordinary but is open to improvement, trainer has good trial material.
9th	8 9th (8) (28/1 +30%) Question Of Class	28 28/1(+30%)	(8) Question Of Class 28/1, Foaled January 16. Camelot filly. Dam 10.7f winner. Pedigree suggests she'll need further and this rates a tough enough introduction. Dam is out of a winning sister to the brilliant Teofilo, this is ambitious for a newcomer.

LTO Selection:

KITTY ROSE impressed when winning on her debut at Naas 13 days ago and is fancied to handle the step up in class. She quickened up nicely to beat the short-priced Tannola, and the big daughter of Invincible Army looks open to plenty of improvement. Content was a convincing winner over C&D and has to be a leading contender. She failed to settle at Royal Ascot in June, but was always in control in maiden company last time and there looks more to come from the regally-bred daughter of Galileo. Sea The Boss turns out quickly enough after winning her maiden at Tipperary last Sunday and is another with the potential to improve.

KITTY ROSE knew her job and produced a performance bordering on useful when landing a Naas maiden in taking style 13 days ago. The type to progress further, she looks worth her place at this higher level and could well be up to making it 2-2. Fellow debutante winner Sea The Boss was impressive herself at Tipperary and is feared, with Content and Serious Notions completing the shortlist.

Having failed to settle adequately in the Chesham Stakes, CONTENT was professional in beating Apricot Ice in a recent maiden here

13:45 Leopardstown Listed 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:50 Haydock Group 3 (Class 1) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (2.5/1 +29%) Chindit	2.5 2.5/1(+29%)	(3) Chindit 2.5/1, Added a listed race to his tally on his reappearance in May and excelled himself when runner-up in the Lockinge here later that month. Not in quite the same form since but return to this trip will suit. Below-par third in Group 2 latest but big player if back to form of Group 1 second in May.
2	4 2nd (4) (1.38/1 +15%) Light Infantry	1.38 1.38/1(+15%)	(4) Light Infantry 1.38/1, Runner-up twice at Group 1 level in France last summer and consistent in good company this time around, again placed in Prix Jacques le Marois at Deauville last time. Should take all the beating. No win since 2021 Horris Hill but several good runs in top company since; leading claims.
3	1 3rd (1) (7.5/1 -25%) Regal Reality	7.5 7.5/1(-25%)	(1) Regal Reality 7.5/1, Has won a Group 3 every year since 2018, including 6-runner Diomed Stakes at Epsom in June. Not disgraced in Sovereign Stakes at Salisbury last time and he should make his presence felt again. Five-time Group 3 winner, the latest in June; creditable third at Salisbury since.
4	6 4th (6) (11/1 +0%) Point Lynas	11 11/1(+0%)	(6) Point Lynas 11/1, Scored at Newcastle in March and has continued in good nick, finding only one too good in a competitive handicap at York last time. Needs to up his game if he's to compete in this higher grade, though. Very useful handicapper (fine second at York latest) but more will be needed here.
5th	5 5th (5) (28/1 -12%) Misty Grey	28 28/1(-12%)	(5) Misty Grey 28/1, Creditable efforts both starts prior to latest (when race probably came too soon) in Hungerford Stakes at Newbury. Has a bit to find, though, particularly given he's more effective on AW. Placed in Group 2/3 races over 7f last year but operating a bit below that level in 2023.
6th	8 6th (8) (6/1 -20%) Zoology	6 6/1(-20%)	(8) Zoology 6/1, Zoustar colt who landed 2 of his first 4 starts and has held his own in better company since, staying on well when second in the Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot. Dangerous to rule out for new yard. Smart effort when third in Jersey at Royal Ascot (final run for James Ferguson).
7th	2 7th (2) (22/1 +12%) Chichester	22 22/1(+12%)	(2) Chichester 22/1, Better than ever on AW last winter and took form to another level when winning listed event at York in June. Shaped as if back in form in Strensall Stakes there last time but has a bit to find with several of these rivals. 1m Listed winner this summer but only a fair fourth of five in York Group 3 latest.

LTO Selection:

LIGHT INFANTRY, placed on numerous occasions in Group 1 company, including last time out after a break at Deauville, can make an overdue return to winning ways with everything in his favour. For all that, a smooth victory in Epsom's Diomed Stakes followed by a fine third at Salisbury last time suggests that Regal Reality remains a real force at this level. Of the remainder, a positive market move for low mileage three-year-old Zoology would be interesting on his first start for Harry Eustace.

LIGHT INFANTRY is highly likeable and ran up to his best when third in a French Group 1 last time so, down in grade, he's very much the one to beat. Chindit could pose a threat and there's scope for further improvement from Zoology.

Although LIGHT INFANTRY has drawn a blank since 2021 he's posted several good efforts in defeat in top company and is the one to beat.

13:50 Haydock Group 3 (Class 1) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:00 Ascot Stakes (Class 2) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (0.91/1 +27%) Ghostwriter	0.91 0.91/1(+27%)	(1) Ghostwriter 0.91/1, Looked potentially useful when winning 10-runner maiden (9/1) at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) on debut 29 days ago, well on top finish. Leading claims under a penalty. Well bred; made winning start at Newmarket; should improve and may well follow up.
2	4 2nd (4) (18/1 +0%) Dark Tornado	18 18/1(+0%)	(4) Dark Tornado 18/1, 8/1 so wasn't unbacked when sixth of 11 in maiden at Sandown (7f, good) on debut 20 days ago, hampered. Should have more to offer. Hampered when sixth of 11 on Sandown debut; should improve, and perhaps significantly.
3	2 3rd (2) (3.33/1 +5%) American Bay	3.33 3.33/1(+5%)	(2) American Bay 3.33/1, Promising sort. 22/1, second of 9 in novice event at Salisbury (6f, good) 30 days ago, staying on well. Likely to improve. Built significantly on low-key debut when beaten nose at Salisbury; commands major respect.
4	6 4th (6) (8/1 -23%) Military Artist	8 8/1(-23%)	(6) Military Artist 8/1, Foaled March 30. $150,000 yearling, 360,000 gns 2-y-o, Munnings colt. Half-brother to several winners, notably smart 1m/8.5f winner Hendy Woods. Interesting newcomer. 360,000gns breeze-up purchase; bred to be useful and represents a bang-in-form stable.
5th	9 5th (9) (50/1 -100%) Von Baer	50 50/1(-100%)	(9) Von Baer 50/1, Foaled April 24. €95,000 yearling, No Nay Never colt. Half-brother to useful 2-y-o 7.4f winner Brassica. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, half-sister to high-class winner up to 7f Dream of Dreams. Quite appealing on breeding and stable had impressive first-time-out 2yo scorer last month.
6th	5 6th (5) (150/1 -88%) He's Got Game	150 150/1(-88%)	(5) He's Got Game 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. 40/1 and tongue strap on for first time, sixth of 13 in minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 26 days ago. Out of a useful 6f winner but hasn't shown much in two runs to date.
7th	8 7th (8) (9/1 -29%) Spun To Gold	9 9/1(-29%)	(8) Spun To Gold 9/1, Taking pedigree and offered plenty to work on when third of 10 in novice event at Kempton (7f) on debut 17 days ago, not knocked about. Should progress. Plenty to like about debut third at Kempton last month when he met trouble; should build.
8th	3 8th (3) (16/1 +52%) Aramram	16 16/1(+52%)	(3) Aramram 16/1, Foaled March 30. Blue Point colt. Half-brother to winner up to 7f Royal Musketeer and 7f winner Al Muzn. Blue Point half-brother to two winners; worth a market check for in-form yard.
9th	7 9th (7) (16/1 +0%) Sea The Thunder	16 16/1(+0%)	(7) Sea The Thunder 16/1, Foaled January 21. Kingman colt. Makes plenty of appeal on paper for excellent yard. By Kingman out of a useful French 1m1f winner; another newcomer to consider.

LTO Selection:

GHOSTWRITER made the best possible start to his career at Newmarket and this looks a good opportunity to follow up that success. Clive Cox's colt won by more than three lengths and even better is anticipated now he has experience on his side. The beautifully-bred Spun To Gold is feared most after showing his inexperience but still managing to make the frame on his Kempton debut, while American Bay made subsequent York sales race winner Dragon Leader pull out all the stops at Salisbury.

A good-looking bunch on paper but GHOSTWRITER looked useful when running out an easy winner on debut at Newmarket and he may well defy a penalty. American Bay is the sort to go on progressing, with Military Artist just about the pick of the newcomers.

Conceding 6lb to his rivals will be no easy assignment for GHOSTWRITER, but he was impressive at Newmarket and may follow up.

14:00 Ascot Stakes (Class 2) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:05 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (8/1 -33%) Making Dreams	8 8/1(-33%)	(2) Making Dreams 8/1, Latest win at Chester in August. 4/1, fifth of 8 in nursery at Newcastle (7.1f) 25 days ago. Remains with potential. Dual winner but this mark might be challenging unless she improves for going 1m.
2	8 2nd (8) (12/1 -20%) Swift Salian	12 12/1(-20%)	(8) Swift Salian 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 9/2, third of 4 in nursery at Hamilton (6f, good) 50 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Not dismissed. Well-in with Charged Up on their Musselburgh clash; nursery debut latest was over 6f.
3	6 3rd (6) (3/1 +63%) Charged Up	3 3/1(+63%)	(6) Charged Up 3/1, Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Musselburgh in July. Fourth of 6 in nursery (5/1) at Leicester (7f, good) 51 days ago. Appeared to give his running on nursery debut at Leicester, going down by 2l.
4	1 4th (1) (3/1 +45%) Straight A	3 3/1(+45%)	(1) Straight A 3/1, Lightly-raced winner. 22/1, creditable seventh of 20 in nursery at York (7f, good to firm) 16 days ago, slowly away. Worth considering. Good run in a hot nursery at York and gives the impression that 1m will suit.
5th	7 5th (7) (11/1 -10%) Tasmanian Legend	11 11/1(-10%)	(7) Tasmanian Legend 11/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 12/1, sixth of 11 in minor event at Kempton (7f) 31 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Could do better. Modest so far but he's a well-bred colt open to improvement in handicaps.
6th	9 6th (9) (40/1 -150%) World Without End	40 40/1(-150%)	(9) World Without End 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 9 in minor event (100/1) at this course (7f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Minor promise in two of his three novices (all over 7f), the latest after being gelded.
7th	4 7th (4) (16/1 +0%) Golden Bungle	16 16/1(+0%)	(4) Golden Bungle 16/1, Winner at Leicester in June. Eleventh of 14 in minor event at Doncaster (7f, soft, 15/2) 49 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Must bounce back. Maiden win at Leicester is a standout having been well beaten on either side of that.
8th	3 8th (3) (7/1 -27%) Sleven	7 7/1(-27%)	(3) Sleven 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 7/2, respectable fourth of 9 in nursery at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Not ruled out.3 Stamina to prove at 1m but his Newmarket fourth is solid form.
9th	5 9th (5) (4/1 -33%) Phone Tag	4 4/1(-33%)	(5) Phone Tag 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/1 and blinkered for 1st time, creditable fourth of 13 in nursery at Goodwood (7f, soft) 37 days ago, faring best of those held up. Should progress. Remains to be seen whether he progresses in the headgear but a mile may suit.
10th	10 10th (10) (50/1 -317%) Amazing Winnie	50 50/1(-317%)	(10) Amazing Winnie 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 9 in maiden at Carlisle (5.8f, good to firm, 18/1) 17 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. More required. Hard to trust after bringing up the rear at Carlisle (good to firm); raised 2f in trip.
11th	11 11th (11) (150/1 -88%) Profitable Dreams	150 150/1(-88%)	(11) Profitable Dreams 150/1, Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Chepstow in May. First run since leaving Alice Haynes when last of 6 in nursery at Ripon (6f, good to soft, 50/1) 32 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Has finished last in two runs since winning a weak Chepstow maiden.

LTO Selection:

Plenty of chances in this field with the tentative selection being PHONE TAG, who was never on a going day when fourth over 7f at Goodwood on his nursery debut last time, but there was still enough promise to suggest a good run can be expected today. Hugo Palmer's runner was beaten five lengths on that occasion and this appears to be an easier assignment on paper. Straight A should also be thereabouts after running with credit in a big-field contest at York, while Sleven heads the remainder.

PHONE TAG showed ability on all 3 starts prior to shaping well (poorly placed) when fourth on nursery debut at Goodwood. He's open to improvement and takes preference over Charged Up and Making Dreams.

A competitive nursery but not as strong as the one in which STRAIGHT A wasn't beaten at all far at the Ebor meeting at York.

14:05 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:10 Kempton Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (4.5/1 +44%) Helm Rock	4.5 4.5/1(+44%)	(3) Helm Rock 4.5/1, 5/1, career best when winning 13-runner handicap at Newcastle (8f) 9 days ago. 8 lb higher now but warrants respect. 8lb higher than when winning at Newcastle eight days ago, but he won with real authority.
2	7 2nd (7) (3.5/1 -17%) Kathab	3.5 3.5/1(-17%)	(7) Kathab 3.5/1, Progressive sort who found significant improvement when making a winning handicap bow at Haydock (8.2f) last month and backed that up with good third of 8 at Ripon (8f, good) 12 days ago, faring best of those held up. Makes polytrack debut. Leading player. Unexposed and in good form on turf lately but makes his AW debut in a competitive race.
3	9 3rd (9) (5.5/1 +15%) Baltimore Boy	5.5 5.5/1(+15%)	(9) Baltimore Boy 5.5/1, Posted best effort for some time, in first-time visor, when landing 12-runner handicap over C&D (11/1) 17 days ago by ½ length from First View. Remains fairly treated and must enter calculations. Visored first time when winning over C&D lately but may not confirm form with First View.
4	14 4th (14) (16/1 +36%) Botas	16 16/1(+36%)	(14) Botas 16/1, Career best when winning 12-runner handicap (18/1) over C&D 24 days ago, all out. 2 lb rise fair and can make presence felt once more. Narrowly off the mark for this yard over C&D last month; runner-up has won since.
5th	8 5th (8) (14/1 +58%) Fantastic Fox	14 14/1(+58%)	(8) Fantastic Fox 14/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Blinkered for 1st time, 14 lengths eleventh of 13 to Kathab in handicap at Haydock (8.2f, good, 14/1) 28 days ago. Others more appealing. No win in over two years; continues to slide down the weights but others more convincing.
6th	12 6th (12) (80/1 -264%) Brains	80 80/1(-264%)	(12) Brains 80/1, 4-time C&D winner. Latest win at Lingfield in June. 28/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Roscommon (7.4f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Plenty to find on form. Ten-time AW winner, including four over this C&D, but will do well to dominate this field.
7th	10 7th (10) (100/1 -300%) Starshiba	100 100/1(-300%)	(10) Starshiba 100/1, Course winner. 3 wins from 13 runs this year. Latest win at Newcastle in July. 4¾ lengths ninth of 12 to Baltimore Boy in handicap at this C&D (25/1) 17 days ago, slowly away. Work to do. Finished behind three of these over C&D 17 days ago so needs to put that effort behind him.
8th	11 8th (11) (9/1 +36%) Two Tempting	9 9/1(+36%)	(11) Two Tempting 9/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in July. Creditable length fourth of 12 to Baltimore Boy in handicap (9/2) at this C&D 17 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Record over C&D reads 22142214; not far behind two of these last time; should run his race.
9th	4 9th (4) (12/1 -9%) Rhythm N Rock	12 12/1(-9%)	(4) Rhythm N Rock 12/1, C&D winner. Very good neck second of 13 to Two Tempting in handicap (28/1) at this C&D 65 days ago, conceding first run. This looks tougher, though. C&D winner and beaten a neck here last time, but has gone back up 3lb so needs a bit more.
10th	5 10th (5) (4/1 -14%) First View	4 4/1(-14%)	(5) First View 4/1, Three-time C&D winner who returned to form when ½-length second of 12 to Baltimore Boy in handicap at this course (8f) 17 days ago. Just 1 lb higher now and holds solid claims. C&D record reads 11212, including winning this race last year off 2lb higher; fascinating.
11th	6 11th (6) (50/1 -52%) Keyser Soze	50 50/1(-52%)	(6) Keyser Soze 50/1, C&D winner. 13/2, sixth of 8 in handicap at Yarmouth (8f, good to firm), unable to sustain effort. Off 100 days. Others preferred. Won over C&D in January, but held since; may have to give best to younger rivals.
12th	13 12th (13) (33/1 -32%) Golden Sands	33 33/1(-32%)	(13) Golden Sands 33/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Beverley in May. 8/1, good second of 11 in handicap at Leicester (8.2f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Not out of things. C&D winner who has run well on turf the last twice, but faces other front-runners.
13th	1 13th (1) (25/1 -25%) Imperial Sands	25 25/1(-25%)	(1) Imperial Sands 25/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in April. Ninth of 12 in handicap (12/1) at Ripon (8f, soft) 49 days ago. Must improve off this mark. Three of four wins have come over C&D, but on a stiff mark and faces other front-runners.
14th	2 14th (2) (14/1 +0%) Bear Force One	14 14/1(+0%)	(2) Bear Force One 14/1, Quirky sort. C&D winner. Sixth of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good, 13/2) 22 days ago, running on. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. C&D winner just 2lb higher than when successful at Newbury in May; each-way claims.

LTO Selection:

The consistent KATHAB is fancied to offer another bold bid. William Haggas' runner was a denied a hat-trick when beaten over 1m at Ripon last time, and he can get his head in front off the same mark. Baltimore Boy ran on well to get up close home over C&D last time, but he's 1lb worse off with the reopposing First View who was just half a length behind in second. Saeed bin Suroor's charge rates as the biggest danger to the selection.

Sole 3-y-o KATHAB is going the right way and still looks on an appealing mark. He can register his third success. Baltimore Boy and First View fought out a finish here last month and are feared most.

The vote goes to FIRST VIEW (nap), 2lb lower than when winning this last year. His recent narrow defeat should have set him up nicely.

14:10 Kempton Handicap (Class 2) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:15 Leopardstown Group 2 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	7 1st (7) (0.53/1 +21%) Diego Velazquez	0.53 0.53/1(+21%)	(7) Diego Velazquez 0.53/1, Cost 2,400,000 gns as a yearling and looked a very bright prospect when winning 13-runner maiden at the Curragh (7f, good) on debut 28 days ago, readily. Sure to go on to better things. Looks a smart prospect on the evidence of an emphatic debut win over 7f at the Curragh.
2	4 2nd (4) (9/1 -20%) Capulet	9 9/1(-20%)	(4) Capulet 9/1, Bred in the purple and looked a good prospect when winning 9-runner maiden at Dundalk (8f) on debut 25 days ago, keeping on well. Sure to progress and win more races. Dam a Group 2-winning sister to Derby winner Serpentine, promising debut winner at Dundalk.
3	1 3rd (1) (5/1 +0%) Atlantic Coast	5 5/1(+0%)	(1) Atlantic Coast 5/1, Made a winning start in ready fashion in 13-runner maiden at the Curragh (7f, good to soft) 21 days ago, by 3¼ lengths from Formal Display. Sure to progress and win more races. Beat Formal Display readily at the Curragh, style of victory suggests that 1m will suit.
4	5 4th (5) (7/1 +18%) Deepone	7 7/1(+18%)	(5) Deepone 7/1, Looked potentially useful in winning first 2 starts and was unsuited by the way the race developed when ¾-length second of 6 in listed race at Tipperary (7.4f, soft) 29 days ago. Remains with potential. Slow pace not ideal at Tipperary but managed to finish in front of Democracy and Bremen.
5th	3 5th (3) (40/1 -43%) Bremen	40 40/1(-43%)	(3) Bremen 40/1, Confirmed debut promise with victory in 1m maiden at Killarney in July. Not disgraced in Tipperary listed contest subsequently but would have benefited from more of a test. Brother to Group 1 winner Warm Heart, maiden winner, unplaced in a Listed race last time.
6th	8 6th (8) (16/1 +20%) Formal Display	16 16/1(+20%)	(8) Formal Display 16/1, Bred in the purple and shaped with plenty of promise when 3¼ lengths second of 13 to Atlantic Coast in maiden at the Curragh (7f, good to soft, 9/4) on debut 21 days ago. Sure to improve but this is a big step up. Should improve from recent Curragh debut but unlikely to reverse form with Atlantic Coast.
7th	6 7th (6) (66/1 -100%) Democracy	66 66/1(-100%)	(6) Democracy 66/1, Debut winner who improved when fourth of 6 in listed race at Tipperary (7.4f, soft) 29 days ago, nearest finish. Remains vulnerable to less-exposed sorts, though. Curragh debut win came on heavy, limitations evident since then, behind Deepone on latest.

LTO Selection:

DIEGO VELAZQUEZ looked an exciting prospect when winning at the Curragh last month and can confirm that promise here. The son of Frankel, a half-brother to Broome and Point Lonsdale, cost 2.4 million pounds as a yearling and started to justify that investment when powering clear in the closing stages to score first time up. With plenty of improvement likely, he could prove hard to beat. Atlantic Coast also won in fine style on his debut at the Curragh and is a likely danger. The Kodiac colt opened up late on to win by three and a quarter lengths from Formal Display. The form looks solid, with a few that were in behind placed again since. Deepone has already been placed at stakes level, having lost out by three-parts of a length to Warnie in a Listed contest at Tipperary. He was a bit free that day and may appreciate going back up in trip.

DIEGO VELAZQUEZ cost a pretty penny as a yearling and looked an extremely bright prospect when scoring in ready fashion on his debut at the Curragh 4 weeks ago, so he's fully expected to take the step up in grade in his stride and maintain his unbeaten record. His stablemate Capulet impressed at the Curragh last month and could pose the main threat, while Deepone and Atlantic Coast are others who merit respect in an interesting renewal of this Group 2.

Aidan O'Brien has won this race nine times in its 16-year history. He can hit the target this time with DIEGO VELAZQUEZ

14:15 Leopardstown Group 2 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:25 Haydock Handicap (Class 2) 14f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (2.5/1 +0%) Naqeeb	2.5 2.5/1(+0%)	(2) Naqeeb 2.5/1, Superbly-bred colt (closely related to top-class pair Baaeed and Hukum). Edged out late on by subsequent Melrose winner Middle Earth on third start at Newmarket (12f) in July and duly went one place better when routing 8 rivals at Kempton (12f) 17 days ago. Has to be of interest now handicapping. Has an illustrious pedigree and his novice form reads very well; could play a leading role.
2	8 2nd (8) (7.5/1 +0%) Blindedbythelights	7.5 7.5/1(+0%)	(8) Blindedbythelights 7.5/1, Typical improving staying handicapper for this yard who doubled his tally at Newbury (12f) in June and looked in control before going markedly right final furlong when second at Ffos Las (12f, soft) 2 weeks ago. This understandably tougher but unlikely he's finished improving. Improvement needed from out of the weights but could have plenty more left in the tank.
3	1 3rd (1) (2.25/1 +18%) Denmark	2.25 2.25/1(+18%)	(1) Denmark 2.25/1, Lightly raced following debut maiden success at Naas (1m) 13 months ago and produced his best effort yet (blinkered) when finishing clear second to Middle Earth in last month's Melrose Handicap (13.8f) at York. Has to enter the reckoning from 5 lb higher mark on that evidence. Strong form when runner-up in the Melrose and could have more to offer for top Irish yard.
4	7 4th (7) (18/1 -29%) French Invasion	18 18/1(-29%)	(7) French Invasion 18/1, Taking winner on debut at Kempton in January before following up under a penalty at Lingfield a month later. Never fired first 2 starts on turf this summer but right back on track when second at Newmarket (12f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Certainly has the physique for better still. Up in trip. 1m4f runner-up last time and pedigree provides hope he'll improve for the step up in trip.
5th	4 5th (4) (2.75/1 +45%) Lordship	2.75 2.75/1(+45%)	(4) Lordship 2.75/1, Progressed at a rate of knots in middle distance handicaps this summer, completing quick-fire hat-trick (all under this rider) over C&D in July. Winning run ended when fourth in the Melrose at York since but emerged with credit given he missed the break. Beaten 5l when fourth in the Melrose at York but it was still a solid run in a hot race.
6th	6 6th (6) (40/1 -21%) Edge Of Darkness	40 40/1(-21%)	(6) Edge Of Darkness 40/1, Typical improving 3-y-o for this yard, posting a career-best effort when completing hat-trick of handicap victories at Newmarket (12f) on penultimate start last month. Struggled up in class in the Melrose (13.8f) latest and he needs to pull out more to come out on top here. Completed hat-trick last month but down the field in the Melrose at York last time.
7th	3 7th (3) (16/1 +0%) Davideo	16 16/1(+0%)	(3) Davideo 16/1, Crucially settled better than he did at Royal Ascot when seeing off a next-time-out winner at Newmarket (12f) in July. Trailed in last of 13 in the Melrose at York subsequently though, and he'll need to leave that well behind to feature. Two wins this year but it's hard to be confident following his heavy defeat in the Melrose.

LTO Selection:

Naqeeb had little more than an exercise canter when duly landing the odds at Kempton last month but an opening mark of 100 could leave him vulnerable to Aidan O'Brien's DENMARK. The son of Camelot still holds St Leger and Melbourne Cup entries and showed himself to be potentially smart when a fine runner-up on his initial attempt at this trip in the Melrose at York recently following a four month break. Several of his rivals take him on again, with Davideo, who ran no sort of race, and Lordship appealing most of the remainder.

The impeccably bred NAQEEB wasn't extended when bolting up at Kempton 17 days ago and, with his overall form reading very well (runner-up behind Middle Earth on penultimate start) he's fancied to make a bold bid now his sights are set on handicaps/upped in trip. Denmark and Lordship, who both made the frame in the highly-competitive Melrose Handicap at York 2 weeks ago, are others expected to play lead roles.

Melrose runner-up Denmark has leading claims but NAQEEB has shown strong form in novice races and gets the nod on handicap debut.

14:25 Haydock Handicap (Class 2) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:30 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (3.5/1 -75%) Elham Valley	3.5 3.5/1(-75%)	(1) Elham Valley 3.5/1, Won twice in 2022 and ran right up to best when runner-up at Southwell (15.8f) in May. Poor efforts the last twice but big chance down in grade if returning to form. Strong contender if judged on spring form but needs to better his recent efforts.
2	5 2nd (5) (4.5/1 +59%) Guguss Collonges	4.5 4.5/1(+59%)	(5) Guguss Collonges 4.5/1, Winning chaser who has shaped with no encouragement both starts this term. Others preferred. Good second in C&D hurdle last October but has looked out of sorts this season.
3	7 3rd (7) (7.5/1 +63%) Ocean Reach	7.5 7.5/1(+63%)	(7) Ocean Reach 7.5/1, Modest on Flat and just poor form at best over hurdles. Improvement needed. Weakened out of contention when 50-1 for handicap hurdle bow; effectively 4lb higher here.
4	2 4th (2) (8.5/1 +23%) Peaceful Sunday	8.5 8.5/1(+23%)	(2) Peaceful Sunday 8.5/1, Hasn't offered much in 2 starts for current connections over fences but his mark continues to ease at least. Back over hurdles. Safely held in two chases for new stable but drops in grade for this hurdling return.
5th	6 5th (6) (22/1 +21%) The Rebel Breen	22 22/1(+21%)	(6) The Rebel Breen 22/1, Modest maiden on the Flat and has offered little over hurdles so far, though lack of fitness and/or stamina probably exaggerated the distance beaten here 16 days ago. Safely held on all four hurdling starts and 8lb wrong for today's handicap debut.
6th	4 6th (4) (1.75/1 +0%) Boundsy Boy	1.75 1.75/1(+0%)	(4) Boundsy Boy 1.75/1, Opened his account in a 15.8f Huntingdon handicap in February and has remained in good form since, beaten only by one that had dropped in the weights over C&D when last seen in June. Leading claims. Won at Huntingdon in February and was second over C&D in June; the one with least to prove.
7th	3 7th (3) (11/1 -22%) Ginistrelli	11 11/1(-22%)	(3) Ginistrelli 11/1, Unreliable type who offered little on first run since leaving C. Von Der Recke in Huntingdon handicap (15.8f) in March. Visor on for 1st time. Multiple Flat/hurdle winner in Britain/Germany but well beaten on stable debut in March.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (80/1 -567%) Aurelia Fadilla	80 80/1(-567%)	(8) Aurelia Fadilla 80/1, Has finished down the field in a trio of novice hurdles, though did shape with some promise at Uttoxeter on second outing, so it's possible she could do better now handicapping after 6 months off. Showed no significant promise at triple-digit odds on three 2m novice hurdles last season.

LTO Selection:

ELHAM VALLEY finished stone last on his latest outing at Newton Abbot, but that was in class 3 company so this represents a big cut back in grade. The six-year-old was dropped 2lb for that effort and he could have too much for these. Boundsy Boy has hit the crossbar the last twice and he is likely to be bang there once more, while Peaceful Sunday is an interesting contender on his return to this sphere.

BOUNDSY BOY was beaten only by one that had eased in the weights over C&D back in June and is the percentage call to go one better from the same mark. Elham Valley needs to cast aside a couple of disappointing efforts but could bounce back with his sights very much lowered here.

The most persuasive option in this modest opener is BOUNDSY BOY, who extended his run of good form when second over C&D last time out.

14:30 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:35 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 7f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (8/1 -23%) Quinault	8 8/1(-23%)	(7) Quinault 8/1, One of the success stories of the season so far, completing a remarkable six-timer at Newmarket (6f) in July. Posted another solid effort when third of ten over 6f here 28 days ago, ridden too aggressively. Well in the mix. Big improver this term, mostly over 6f; 1-1 over 7f in handicaps; remains of interest.
2	6 2nd (6) (10/1 +29%) Popmaster	10 10/1(+29%)	(6) Popmaster 10/1, Back in top form this year, scoring over 6f here in July and excellent second of 11 to Spangled Mac at Newbury (7f, good) 21 days ago. Enters calculations once more. Ties in with Spangled Mac but is now 0-6 over 7f and all wins remain at 6f.
3	9 3rd (9) (5.5/1 +0%) Hickory	5.5 5.5/1(+0%)	(9) Hickory 5.5/1, Got right back on track in a first-time visor when second of 25 in International over C&D (good to soft) 42 days ago, finishing well. Not taken lightly despite a 2 lb rise. Excellent second in the International over C&D, taking well to visor; respected.
4	4 4th (4) (9/1 +10%) Star Of Orion	9 9/1(+10%)	(4) Star Of Orion 9/1, Ended a 2-year losing run in 7f handicap at Newmarket in July and has posted fine placed efforts in International here and at Goodwood since. Can go well again. Close fourth in this contest last year; close third in 2023 International; each-way shout.
5th	14 5th (14) (7.5/1 +17%) Mobashr	7.5 7.5/1(+17%)	(14) Mobashr 7.5/1, Scored at Doncaster in July and got back on song when second of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 9 days ago, finishing well. Needs considering. Unlucky second at Newcastle last week; possibilities granted better fortune.
6th	11 6th (11) (12/1 +25%) Abduction	12 12/1(+25%)	(11) Abduction 12/1, Resumed winning ways at Ayr (7f) in August before a good second of 5 to Love De Vega at Musselburgh (7.2f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Can give another good account. Ran creditably behind Love De Vega last time but this is a harder task.
7th	1 7th (1) (12/1 +0%) Bless Him	12 12/1(+0%)	(1) Bless Him 12/1, Course winner who wasn't seen to best effect when fourteenth of 25 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 42 days ago, having hopeless task from position. One to consider. Finished behind several of these rivals in the International; opposed after that run.
8th	12 8th (12) (20/1 -43%) Love De Vega	20 20/1(-43%)	(12) Love De Vega 20/1, Arrives on a hat-trick after recent wins at Hamilton (6f) and Musselburgh (7f). Can't be discounted despite taking a further 6 lb rise. All wins in small fields, including twice last month; bit to prove in this scenario.
9th	13 9th (13) (25/1 +24%) Top Secret	25 25/1(+24%)	(13) Top Secret 25/1, Took this event in 2021 but he came in only tenth of 11 to Spangled Mac in handicap at Newbury (7f, good) 21 days ago. Sort to bounce back though. Won this race in 2021 but is less solid on 2023 form.
10th	8 10th (8) (16/1 -14%) Orbaan	16 16/1(-14%)	(8) Orbaan 16/1, C&D winner who recorded a respectable 4 lengths eleventh of 19 to Ropey Guest in handicap at York (7.9f, good to firm) 16 days ago. It's 12 runs since his last win in 2022, though. Not appealing on the balance of 2023 form but is well treated if back to best.
11th	2 11th (2) (20/1 +0%) Ropey Guest	20 20/1(+0%)	(2) Ropey Guest 20/1, Bagged a second success of 2023 with a career best in 19-runner handicap at York (7.9f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Up 4 lb but he's not taken lightly. Has never had the best of strike-rates; unlikely candidate to follow up 40-1 York win.
12th	5 12th (5) (4/1 +43%) Spangled Mac	4 4/1(+43%)	(5) Spangled Mac 4/1, Confirmed earlier promise in first-time cheekpieces when landing 11-runner handicap at Newbury (7f, good) 21 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Popmaster. Another bold showing is on the cards despite a 3 lb rise. Took well to first-time cheekpieces at Newbury last month, beating Popmaster; in the mix.
13th	3 13th (3) (40/1 -150%) Escobar	40 40/1(-150%)	(3) Escobar 40/1, Smart performance when winning over C&D last October. Yet to scale same heights this season though and only fourth of 5 in handicap at Goodwood (8f, soft) 13 days ago. Others appeal more. Won similar event over C&D last October; not in the same form this season.
14th	10 14th (10) (18/1 -29%) Havana Blue	18 18/1(-29%)	(10) Havana Blue 18/1, Opened his account in 7f handicap at Newmarket in May and followed up in good style there following month. Failed to last home upped to 1m when tenth of 12 at Newmarket 49 days ago so he's very much one to consider back at 7f. Ran poorly over 1m last time; largely progressive over 7f; still of interest.

LTO Selection:

Love De Vega arrives in search of a hat-trick and he has to be considered off 6lb higher than his latest success at Musselburgh. However, preference is for SPANGLED MAC, who took a big step forward in first-time cheekpieces to go in by just over a length at Newbury and he could repeat that feat off only a 3lb higher rating. Star Of Orion and Quinault have both had good seasons and also merit consideration.

SPANGLED MAC resumed winning ways in some style in first-time cheekpieces at Newbury and with the headgear again sported he can make light of a 3 lb rise. Havana Blue should benefit from this return to 7f and could emerge as the chief threat, although Quinault can't be ruled out too as he bids for win number seven of 2023. Star of Orion and Love de Vega complete the shortlist in a cracking handicap.

International runner-up HICKORY could well go one better. Spangled Mac is second choice ahead of Star Of Orion.

14:35 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Thirsk Stakes (Class 4) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
6	6 (6) (80/1 +20%) Mysteryofthesands	80 80/1(+20%)	(6) Mysteryofthesands 80/1, Once-raced maiden. Eighth of 9 in minor event at Ripon (8f, good to soft, 100/1) on debut 21 days ago. Slowly away and made only brief headway when well held at Ripon; needs a huge leap forward.
1	1 1st (1) (1.75/1 -17%) Boiling Point	1.75 1.75/1(-17%)	(1) Boiling Point 1.75/1, Twice-raced maiden. 5/6, third of 6 in maiden at Newbury (8f, good) 22 days ago. Sets the standard. Couldn't improve when third at Newbury but still a strong contender for an in-form yard.
2	4 2nd (4) (0.91/1 +34%) Colorada Dancer	0.91 0.91/1(+34%)	(4) Colorada Dancer 0.91/1, Promising individual. Second of 11 in maiden at Sandown (7f, good, 16/1) on debut 20 days ago. Open to improvement and well worth a chance to open his account at the second attempt. Went down by only a nose on debut at Sandown three weeks ago; leading candidate.
3	9 3rd (9) (10/1 +38%) Stay In The Game	10 10/1(+38%)	(9) Stay In The Game 10/1, Foaled February 24. €120,000 yearling, £80,000 2-y-o, Too Darn Hot colt. Half-brother to several winners, including useful Scandinavian 1m/9f winner Like A King and winner up to 9.5f Daafr. Interesting newcomer. £80,000 breeze-up buy; wouldn't have to be anything special to make impact on debut.
4	10 4th (10) (5.5/1 +8%) Strong Request	5.5 5.5/1(+8%)	(10) Strong Request 5.5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Second of 8 in minor event (25/1) at Leicester (7f, good to firm) 27 days ago. Worthy of consideration. Improving with each run, second of eight at Leicester; more to come and a serious player.
5th	8 5th (8) (100/1 +0%) Starlight Stanley	100 100/1(+0%)	(8) Starlight Stanley 100/1, Once-raced maiden. 50/1, twelfth of 13 in maiden at this course (6f, good to soft) on debut 22 days ago. Related to several prolific winners but showed hardly anything at 50-1 on debut.
6th	7 6th (7) (150/1 -50%) Northern Cracksman	150 150/1(-50%)	(7) Northern Cracksman 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. 125/1, seventh of 8 in minor event at Southwell (7.1f) 12 days ago. Poor form in two runs over 6f/7f, triple-figure odds each time; looks one for longer term.
7th	2 7th (2) (40/1 -186%) Borderline Boss	40 40/1(-186%)	(2) Borderline Boss 40/1, Once-raced maiden. 11/1, seventh of 11 in maiden at Catterick (7f, good) on debut 45 days ago. Held back by inexperience there, so could prove a different proposition. Gelded since well held on debut; needs to have improved significantly.
8th	5 8th (5) (40/1 -150%) Filey Beach	40 40/1(-150%)	(5) Filey Beach 40/1, Once-raced maiden. 17/2, eleventh of 13 in maiden at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) on debut 24 days ago. May know more second time out. Down the field at Beverley but was notably green and could now make significant progress.
9th	11 9th (11) (250/1 -150%) Alma Don	250 250/1(-150%)	(11) Alma Don 250/1, Once-raced maiden. 80/1, ninth of 10 in minor event at Redcar (6f, good to firm) on debut 14 days ago, slowly away. Only filly in the line-up; weak in market and well beaten on Redcar debut; hard to fancy.
10th	3 10th (3) (250/1 -400%) Brompton Cross	250 250/1(-400%)	(3) Brompton Cross 250/1, Once-raced maiden. Last of 8 in minor event (33/1) at Carlisle (7.8f, good) on debut 8 days ago. Hard to make a solid case for on the back of such an inauspicious debut. Beaten out of sight at Carlisle on debut and hard to fancy just eight days on.

LTO Selection:

COLORADA DANCER made a very promising start to his career when beaten just a nose into second on his racecourse debut over 7f at Sandown and this looks a good opportunity to go one better. Boiling Point has shaped in his two starts to date that a win could be just around the corner and he is likely to pick up the pieces should the selection not fire, while Strong Request looks booked for third.

COLORADA DANCER stayed on to good effect when second at Sandown first time out and he can improve enough to get the better of Boiling Point, who sets the standard as it stands. Strong Request is also worth considering.

Most of these look long-term prospects but STRONG REQUEST has shown enough in three runs to date to suggest he can get off the mark.

14:40 Thirsk Stakes (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:45 Leopardstown Group 1 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	12 1st (12) (0.83/1 +31%) Tahiyra	0.83 0.83/1(+31%)	(12) Tahiyra 0.83/1, Clear of the remainder when second to Mawj in the 1000 Guineas on her return, her only defeat, and kept on readily when landing the Irish equivalent at the Curragh from Meditate. Added another Group 1 in Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot and she's the one they all have to beat. The leading three-year-old filly at this trip and sets the standard against older fillies.
2	5 2nd (5) (12/1 -9%) Rogue Millennium	12 12/1(-9%)	(5) Rogue Millennium 12/1, Won Duke of Cambridge Stakes at Royal Ascot in June. 9/1, shaped as if still in good form when 5¾ lengths fifth of 9 to Mqse De Sevigne in Prix Rothschild at Deauville (8f, good to soft) 41 days ago, not ideally placed. A place is probably the best she can hope for. Not at her best in a fillies Group 1 at Deauville in July but respected on previous form.
3	3 3rd (3) (6/1 +29%) Just Beautiful	6 6/1(+29%)	(3) Just Beautiful 6/1, 4/1, bounced back to best returned to less testing conditions/a longer trip when winning 8-runner Lanwades Stud Stakes at the Curragh (8f, good) by 2¼ lengths from Jumbly, seeming suited by being reverted to making the running. Sound each-way claims returning from 3 months off. Won a Curragh Group 2 in May; off since then and an intriguing runner if at her best.
4	9 4th (9) (7/1 +36%) Meditate	7 7/1(+36%)	(9) Meditate 7/1, Last season's Albany winner who signed off her 2-y-o campaign with victory in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf. Has chased home Tahiyra in vain so far this season and needs to leave behind a rare poor effort in France last time now fitted with first-time blinkers. Comes here on the back of a poor run in the Prix Jean Prat in July and blinkers tried.
5th	2 5th (2) (10/1 +70%) Jumbly	10 10/1(+70%)	(2) Jumbly 10/1, Smart filly who has started out well for her current yard, running up to best to make the frame again at Grade 2 level when ½-length third of 8 to Evvie Jets in Ballston Spa Stakes at Saratoga (8.5f, firm) 16 days ago. Another step forward is required to feature. Winless this season; probably better than her rating and has an each-way shout here.
6th	13 6th (13) (12/1 -33%) Zarinsk	12 12/1(-33%)	(13) Zarinsk 12/1, Produced a smart performance to make it 3 pattern-race wins from her last 4 starts in 10-runner Minstrel Stakes at this course (7.2f, good to soft) 44 days ago by ¾ length from Honey Girl, driven out. A thoroughly likeable type, there's every chance she will be in the mix. Well worth her place in a Group 1, especially here; a shower or two of rain would help.
7th	4 7th (4) (18/1 -13%) Prosperous Voyage	18 18/1(-13%)	(4) Prosperous Voyage 18/1, Stepped up on reappearance when scoring at Epsom in June but didn't give her running attempting to defend her crown in a deeper renewal of Falmouth Stakes when 11½ lengths seventh of 8 to Nashwa at Newmarket (8f, good, 11/1) 57 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Third career success in a Group 3 at Epsom in June but held in better company twice since.
8th	10 8th (10) (66/1 +0%) Ocean Jewel	66 66/1(+0%)	(10) Ocean Jewel 66/1, Group 3 winner on penultimate start. 5/1, shaped as if still in good form when 5¾ lengths fifth of 11 to Ocean Quest in Ballyogan Stakes at Naas (5.9f, good) 13 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Plenty to find on form. trying this trip for the first time in a Group 1 would seem ambitious; others more likely.
9th	11 9th (11) (22/1 +45%) Olivia Maralda	22 22/1(+45%)	(11) Olivia Maralda 22/1, Useful filly who got off the mark for her current yard in 7f listed event at Epsom and confirmed that improvement when excellent fifth in the Jersey (finished well from off pace). Not up to the task in Group 2 at York a fortnight ago which tempers enthusiasm somewhat here. Didn't get home in the 1,000 Guineas on her only previous try at this trip; bit to find.
10th	7 10th (7) (50/1 +0%) Clever And Cool	50 50/1(+0%)	(7) Clever And Cool 50/1, Made the breakthrough at Group level despite continuing to make life hard for herself at the start when winning 10-runner Fairy Bridge Stakes (6/1) at Tipperary (7.5f, good to soft) 6 days ago by ½ length from Matilda Picotte. This obviously much tougher. Listed and Group 3 winner; deserves a go at a race like this but looks to be up against it.
11th	8 11th (8) (80/1 +20%) Gozen	80 80/1(+20%)	(8) Gozen 80/1, Debut winner 12 months ago who took a step forward when runner-up in Staffordstown Stud Stakes at the Curragh (8f, soft) a month later. Too free upped in trip after 10 months off when down the field in listed race at same track recently and no surprise to see a hood go on. Hood tried here back down to 1m but hard to make a case for in this company.
12th	6 12th (6) (80/1 -60%) Cadeau Belle	80 80/1(-60%)	(6) Cadeau Belle 80/1, Cosy winner of 12-runner maiden at Gowran (7f, soft) on debut in May and followed up in impressive fashion in 1m Navan listed event (good to soft) a month later. Failed by a long chalk to meet expectations (possibly amiss) in a Group 3 last time and a first-time hood goes on. Well beaten at Ascot last time; hooded here but has a lot to find even on her best form.

LTO Selection:

It's hard to oppose TAHIYRA, who returns from a mid-season break. The Siyouni filly has already bagged two top-level races this season, in the Irish 1,000 Guineas and the Coronation Stakes, and looks the leading filly of her generation at a mile. She wasn't quite cherry ripe when beaten in the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket first time up this year so coming here off a break would be a slight concern, but she should prove the class act. Stablemate Homeless Songs, a brilliant winner of the Irish 1,000 Guineas last season, disappointed on a couple of occasions after her Classic triumph. She shaped with promise when losing out narrowly in a Listed race on her return this season, but that came back in April and she has a few questions to answer now. Zarinsk is having a terrific season and could be the danger to the selection. The Kodiac filly recorded her third victory of the year when landing the Group 2 Minstrel Stakes here in late July. She is a tough and consistent performer and deserves her crack at the top level now.

It's tough to get away from TAHIYRA, who added a third Group 1 to her tally in the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot in June and with even better to come from Dermot Weld's star, she's strongly fancied to come out on top. Her main danger may emerge from stablemate Homeless Songs, who could only manage fourth when sent off favourite in this last year but got back on track when runner-up over C&D on return in April. Smart sorts Zarinsk and Just Beautiful can do battle for third spot.

The admirable TAHIYRA has proven herself the leading filly of her age group over this trip with her successes at the Curragh and Ascot

14:45 Leopardstown Group 1 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:50 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (1.5/1 -9%) Persica	1.5 1.5/1(-9%)	(1) Persica 1.5/1, Still green but landed a Salisbury novice at the second attempt last month. Tenth of 22 in sales race at York (6f, good to firm) 16 days ago, nearest finish. Significantly up in trip, which promises to suit. Bred to stay this far but this won't be easy under top weight.
2	4 2nd (4) (4/1 +43%) Sahara Kitten	4 4/1(+43%)	(4) Sahara Kitten 4/1, Knew more than on debut when successful at Epsom in July. Fifth of 8 in novice event at Epsom (7f, good to soft, 9/2) 37 days ago. Bounce back needed switched to a nursery. Won at Epsom in July but didn't get home there last time; needs to bounce back.
3	6 3rd (6) (4.5/1 +0%) Marefuori	4.5 4.5/1(+0%)	(6) Marefuori 4.5/1, Upped his game when a close second of 4 in maiden at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 3/1) 23 days ago. Makes nursery debut from a fair-looking mark. Only beaten a head at Wolverhampton last time; probably more needed on nursery debut.
4	5 4th (5) (16/1 -14%) Persian Phoenix	16 16/1(-14%)	(5) Persian Phoenix 16/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in June. 25/1, eighth of 9 in nursery at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Isn't crying out for 1m. Wolverhampton Tapeta winner; hopes pinned on the return to AW bringing about a resurgence.
5th	2 5th (2) (12/1 -71%) Quorate	12 12/1(-71%)	(2) Quorate 12/1, 11½ lengths last of 8 to Les Pavots in Prix du Calvados (20/1) at Deauville (7f, soft) 21 days ago. This a more suitable assignment switched to a nursery. Bred to relish the step up in trip and is a half-sister to a Polytrack winner.
6th	3 6th (3) (5.5/1 -22%) Bits And Bobs	5.5 5.5/1(-22%)	(3) Bits And Bobs 5.5/1, Debut winner at Leicester in June. Creditable third of 9 in novice event at Ripon (8f, good to soft, 11/2) 21 days ago, running on. Makes polytrack debut. First run for yard after leaving Andrew Balding. Won on debut and seemed to stay 1m when third at Ripon last time; stable/AW debut.

LTO Selection:

QUORATE found life difficult in the Group 2 Prix du Calvados over 7f at Deauville last time and she is fancied to bounce back to form in these calmer waters. Charles Hills' charge is having her first run in nursery company and this opening mark of 78 doesn't appear out of reach. Persica has also shaped as if he may be able to put his best foot forward now debuting in a nursery and is fancied to give the selection the most to think about, while Marefuori completes the shortlist.

PERSICA wasn't seen to best effect in a sales race at York 16 days ago and with this trip likely to unlock more (dam won over this far abroad) he's just about the most persuasive option. Marefuori upped his game at Wolverhampton 3 weeks ago and is feared most at the foot of the weights.

Preference is for QUORATE who is a half-sister to a Polytrack winner and is bred to relish the longer trip.

14:50 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (10/1 -33%) Post Impressionist	10 10/1(-33%)	(9) Post Impressionist 10/1, Dual winner in 2022 who got back on track when ninth of 22 in Ebor at York 14 days ago. Needs considering off a 2 lb lower mark. Not beaten far in ninth in the Ebor and he may be able to build on that.
2	4 2nd (4) (6/1 -20%) Caius Chorister	6 6/1(-20%)	(4) Caius Chorister 6/1, Rapid improver in handicaps last year, winning 5 in a row. Has yet to score this term but comes here on the back of a good sixth of 22 in Ebor at York 14 days ago. Possibilities. Did well to finish sixth in the Ebor having been short of room and she's one to consider.
3	1 3rd (1) (50/1 -25%) Enemy	50 50/1(-25%)	(1) Enemy 50/1, Smart gelding who was better than ever in the Middle East at the start of the year but well held in 4 starts back in Britain this summer. Arrives with something to prove. Smart form in 2022 and early 2023 but has gone off the boil more recently.
4	2 4th (2) (14/1 +13%) Tritonic	14 14/1(+13%)	(2) Tritonic 14/1, Not proving the easiest to catch right of late, only fourteenth of 17 in handicap at Goodwood (20.4f, soft) 36 days ago. Others more persuasive. Fine third at Royal Ascot and soft ground excuses heavy Goodwood defeat; not ruled out.
5th	12 5th (12) (18/1 +18%) Nolton Cross	18 18/1(+18%)	(12) Nolton Cross 18/1, Three AW wins earlier in the year and has shown he's as effective on turf with creditable efforts in competitive handicaps in recent weeks, sixth at Ascot latest. Not out of things. Well beaten at Ascot latest but back on better ground here and he's on a handy mark.
6th	10 6th (10) (12/1 +25%) Mr Curiosity	12 12/1(+25%)	(10) Mr Curiosity 12/1, Back to winning ways at Ripon in July and in good form since, fourth of 14 in handicap at York (11.8f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Not dismissed. His recent fourth at York can perhaps be upgraded and he could be in the shake-up.
7th	3 7th (3) (22/1 -57%) Get Shirty	22 22/1(-57%)	(3) Get Shirty 22/1, Had excellent 2022, with wins in Copper Horse at Royal Ascot and Old Newton Cup here. Has yet to hit top form in Britain this term though so others are preferred. Below par in Britain this year but well treated, and signs of encouragement last time.
8th	11 8th (11) (7.5/1 -7%) Forza Orta	7.5 7.5/1(-7%)	(11) Forza Orta 7.5/1, Resumed winning ways in 14-runner handicap at York (16.2f, good to firm) 17 days ago by neck from Aztec Empire, always holding on. Up 4 lb but he ought to be in the shake-up. Won when upped to 2m at York last time, but that course brings out the best in him.
9th	13 9th (13) (33/1 -32%) Haliphon	33 33/1(-32%)	(13) Haliphon 33/1, Yet to score this term and he came in only eleventh of 14 to Forza Orta in handicap at York (16.2f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Not ruled out back in trip now though. Well treated on last summer's form but just one bright run this term (two starts ago).
10th	6 10th (6) (7.5/1 +6%) Adjuvant	7.5 7.5/1(+6%)	(6) Adjuvant 7.5/1, Consistent sort who won at Newmarket (1¾m) in May. Rare below-par run when thirteenth of 22 in Ebor at York 14 days ago and no surprise to see him get back on track. Merely mid-division in the Ebor but progressive previously and he's not written off.
11th	7 11th (7) (4.5/1 +55%) Sea King	4.5 4.5/1(+55%)	(7) Sea King 4.5/1, Lightly raced 4-y-o who comes here on the back of a career-best win in 4-runner handicap at Goodwood (12f, soft) 13 days ago, always holding on. One for the shortlist. Made all at Goodwood recently; tougher assignment here but could still have more to offer.
12th	5 12th (5) (12/1 +0%) Euchen Glen	12 12/1(+0%)	(5) Euchen Glen 12/1, Several big wins in his long career, including in this event in 2020. Posted another solid effort when fourth of 22 in Ebor at York last time so needs considering. 10yo who is on a long losing run but was a creditable fourth in the Ebor a fortnight ago.
13th	14 13th (14) (40/1 -21%) La Pulga	40 40/1(-21%)	(14) La Pulga 40/1, All-the-way winner at Hamilton in June but he's been below that form on his last 3 starts, racing wide though when tenth of 14 to Forza Orta at York (2m) 17 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Appeared beaten when hampered at York last time and others are preferred.
14th	8 14th (8) (4/1 +11%) Aztec Empire	4 4/1(+11%)	(8) Aztec Empire 4/1, Pair of all-weather wins at up to 2m at Kempton this winter and has continued on the up on turf, neck second of 14 to Forza Orta at York (2m) 17 days ago despite not enjoying a clear run. Player despite a 3 lb rise. May well have won at York granted a clear run and this progressive 4yo is on the shortlist.

LTO Selection:

Competitive stuff and it's not hard to make a case for last-time-out winners Sea King and Forza Orta, despite picking up rises of 3lb and 4lb respectively. The admirably consistent Aztec Empire also has to be considered after a string of near-misses but, if there is any value, it may lie with the feasibly-treated CAIUS CHORISTER who caught the eye in defeat when sixth in the Ebor a fortnight ago when desperately short of room at a crucial stage.

AZTEC EMPIRE has yet to score on turf but ran a cracker when just edged out by Forza Orta at York last time having suffered a troubled passage and can reverse the placings on 1 lb better terms. Kevin Ryan's 5-y-o is also at the top of his game and feared most, although a solid case can also be made for Sea King, Caius Chorister and Nolton Cross in a highly competitive Old Borough Cup.

The filly CAIUS CHORISTER (nap) did very well to finish 6th in the Ebor having suffered trouble in running & remains unexposed at 1m6f.

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

15:05 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (1.62/1 +68%) Donnie Azoff	1.62 1.62/1(+68%)	(1) Donnie Azoff 1.62/1, Fair winning hurdler (at 16.5f) last season who hasn't looked as convincing over fences this summer. Respectable second back over timber in novice at Newton Abbot last time but has plenty to find with All The Glory on these terms. Taunton maiden winner; beginning to look exposed now bit ought to run his race here.
2	3 2nd (3) (0.5/1 -233%) All The Glory	0.5 0.5/1(-233%)	(3) All The Glory 0.5/1, Fair bumper performer who got off the mark over hurdles in first-time cheekpieces in 5-runner novice at Hexham (16.2f) and defied a penalty in good style after 3 months off at Market Rasen. Superb chance of completing the hat-trick. Won in very good style at Market Rasen last month and is now 2-2 in cheekpieces.
3	4 3rd (4) (50/1 +38%) Cellar Club	50 50/1(+38%)	(4) Cellar Club 50/1, Well held in bumper and novice/maiden hurdle. Well-beaten outsider in a bumper and two 2m hurdles this summer.

LTO Selection:

ALL THE GLORY sets the standard with a rating of 121 after she recorded a Hexham/Market Rasen double. Jonjo O'Neill's mare scored by over five lengths in the latest of those victories and she could prove very hard to beat again. Donnie Azoff looks the one to follow her home after his second at Newton Abbot, and the step back down in distance shouldn't be a problem. Cellar Club looks booked for third.

It would be very disappointing if the improving ALL THE GLORY couldn't complete the hat-trick in this company. Donnie Azoff can follow her home.

It's very hard to oppose ALL THE GLORY, who took her form to a new level when winning comfortably at Market Rasen three weeks ago.

15:05 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:10 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 12f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (5/1 +9%) Alsakib	5 5/1(+9%)	(4) Alsakib 5/1, Lightly-raced colt who won 2 minor events before creditable third of 15 on handicap debut at Goodwood (9.9f, soft) 37 days ago. Worth a crack at this longer trip and may have more to give yet. Ran creditably at Glorious Goodwood; likely to do better still; interesting.
2	7 2nd (7) (6.5/1 +35%) True Legend	6.5 6.5/1(+35%)	(7) True Legend 6.5/1, Typically improving middle-distance handicapper for shrewd yard, scoring for third time at Salisbury (12f) in July before career-best effort when runner up at Glorious Goodwood. Ridden too aggressively at York latest and must enter calculations. Largely progressive at this sort of distance; non-stayer over 1m6f last time.
3	5 3rd (5) (16/1 -45%) Perfect Play	16 16/1(-45%)	(5) Perfect Play 16/1, Scored at Chester (10.3f) in May and has largely continued in good order, latest when second in Beverley handicap (12,1f, good to firm) a week ago. Ought to give another good account. Largely consistent this term; second upped to 1m4f at Beverley last week.
4	2 4th (2) (12/1 +14%) Struth	12 12/1(+14%)	(2) Struth 12/1, Made the frame on several occasions since making a winning return in May, including when second over C&D last month. Below par latest, though, and lacks potential of some of his rivals. Went very close in the Shergar Cup Classic over C&D two starts ago.
5th	8 5th (8) (5/1 +9%) Gallant Lion	5 5/1(+9%)	(8) Gallant Lion 5/1, Won for fourth time in a row when narrowly taking 11-runner handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) 23 days ago, battling well. 3 lb rise fair and is one for the shortlist. Improving; scored at Windsor last month, completing a four-timer; major claims.
6th	9 6th (9) (3.5/1 +68%) Dancing In Paris	3.5 3.5/1(+68%)	(9) Dancing In Paris 3.5/1, Consistent performer who posted another creditable effort when second of 10 in handicap at Chepstow (10f, good) 30 days ago, clear of rest. 3 lb higher now but likely to go well again. In decent form but others are more progressive.
7th	6 7th (6) (11/1 -100%) Overactive	11 11/1(-100%)	(6) Overactive 11/1, Firmly on the up after handicap victories at Lingfield (11.6f) and Leicester (11.8f) in recent months and looks a big player despite a 7 lb higher mark. Progressive in handicaps; recorded comfortable wins the last twice; respected.
8th	1 8th (1) (4.5/1 -64%) Victory Dance	4.5 4.5/1(-64%)	(1) Victory Dance 4.5/1, Won twice as a juvenile and run with credit on both outings this term, latest when fourth of 8 in listed race (83/10) at Deauville (9.9f, good) 27 days ago. Now tried over longer trip/blinkers applied on handicap debut and warrants respect. Useful colt who brings Listed form; possibilities provided he stays the new trip.
9th	3 9th (3) (18/1 -29%) Benacre	18 18/1(-29%)	(3) Benacre 18/1, Three-time winner (all 7f) in 2022 but hasn't added to those victories this year and has yet to prove he stays this trip. Cheekpieces now added for first time. Still unexposed over middle distances; could go well if aided by headgear.

LTO Selection:

An open-looking contest but with Andrew Balding's yard going so well, there are solid grounds for siding with ALSAKIB. The son of Kingman did well to win twice over shorter distances earlier in the summer and looked to be crying out for this step up to 1m4f when staying on for third at Goodwood. Victory Dance showed up well in Listed company in France after a break and this longer trip could also see him in a better light, while there may be more to come from progressive pair Overactive and Gallant Lion.

Preference is for GALLANT LION, who showed a good attitude when extending his winning run at Windsor last month and remains feasibly treated. Overactive and True Legend rate the principal dangers.

Improving GALLANT LION could well complete a five-timer. Overactive is second choice.

15:10 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:15 Thirsk Stakes (Class 4) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (5/1 +58%) Midnite Runner	5 5/1(+58%)	(6) Midnite Runner 5/1, In need of experience but offered encouragement when seventh of 13 in maiden at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm, 50/1) on debut 24 days ago, faring best of those held up. Open to improvement. Slowly away and made only minor late gains when 50-1 over slightly further at Beverley.
2	3 2nd (3) (28/1 -75%) Game Management	28 28/1(-75%)	(3) Game Management 28/1, Stamina in his pedigree and shaped as if one for the longer term when sixth of 8 in minor event at Beverley (7.4f, soft, 20/1) on debut 39 days ago. Beaten 16l when sixth of eight at Beverley (7.5f; 20-1) having been slowly away.
3	2 3rd (2) (1/1 -25%) Firing Squad	1 1/1(-25%)	(2) Firing Squad 1/1, Expensive purchase and made a promising start amidst greenness when fourth of 13 in maiden at this course (6f, good to soft, 12/1) 22 days ago. Can step forward from his first run to get off the mark. Fourth on 6f debut here, running on well; the winner could be decent.
4	10 4th (10) (6/1 +76%) Last Addition	6 6/1(+76%)	(10) Last Addition 6/1, Upped in trip, ran to similar level as on debut when sixth of 13 in maiden at Beverley (7.4f, good, 25/1) 13 days ago. Can give her running but more needed if she's to open her account. Beverley was underwhelming but hard to rule out given promise of her initial run.
5th	8 5th (8) (12/1 -60%) Stanley Street	12 12/1(-60%)	(8) Stanley Street 12/1, Foaled March 9. €15,000 foal, €50,000 yearling, Zoffany gelding. Half-brother to 5f/6f winner Shobrom and winner up to 6f Rhythm. Dam, maiden (stayed 7f), sister to useful winner up to 6f Prolific. Yard capable of readying a newcomer. 50,000euros yearling; already gelded; the market can guide.
6th	5 6th (5) (50/1 +24%) Likeashadow	50 50/1(+24%)	(5) Likeashadow 50/1, Failed to progress from his first outing when tenth of 13 in minor event at Redcar (6f, good to firm, 50/1) 77 days ago. Looks to be up against it. Well down the field over 7f then 6f; one for another day by the looks.
7th	4 7th (4) (8/1 -33%) Hand Jive	8 8/1(-33%)	(4) Hand Jive 8/1, Made appeal on paper but finished well held when fifth of 6 in minor event at Newmarket (6f, good, 8/1) on debut 3 weeks ago. However, no surprise to see him fare better with that first experience behind him. Only fifth in a field of six at Newmarket but he'll be sharper for that introduction.
8th	7 8th (7) (7.5/1 -25%) Miners Gamble	7.5 7.5/1(-25%)	(7) Miners Gamble 7.5/1, Shaped well on his second outing when fourth of 10 in minor event at Redcar (6f, good to firm, 14/1) 2 weeks ago, keeping on having been outpaced. Can make his presence felt with the step up in trip to suit. Had a troubled run when fourth at Redcar (6f) and he's bred for further than this.
9th	9 9th (9) (40/1 +20%) The Crafty Mole	40 40/1(+20%)	(9) The Crafty Mole 40/1, Made little impact when last of 8 in minor event (22/1) at Southwell (7.1f) on debut 12 days ago, missing break. Looks one for further down the line. Finished a remote last of eight in a 7f novice at Southwell when 22-1.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (66/1 +0%) Clear Endeavour	66 66/1(+0%)	(1) Clear Endeavour 66/1, Made some appeal on pedigree but offered little when last of 12 in maiden at Newcastle (7.1f, 33/1) on debut 42 days ago. Needs to leave his first effort well behind having been gelded. 33-1 when dropping out to last over 7f at Newcastle in late July; gelded since.

LTO Selection:

FIRING SQUAD ran a decent race on his racecourse debut here over 6f and he is fancied to get his head in front at the second time of asking. Karl Burke's charge finished fourth on that occasion but shaped as if this step up in trip may yield improvement. Miners Gamble may pose the most questions to the selection after a staying-on fourth over 6f at Redcar, while Hand Jive can also hit the frame.

FIRING SQUAD produced a promising first effort when fourth at this course 22 days ago, coming from much further back than those who beat him, and he can learn from that experience to open his account. Miners Gamble shaped well on his second start and could be the main danger upped in trip, with Hand Jive completing the shortlist.

There were a good few positives to take from FIRING SQUAD's debut effort over the 6f here and he's up to 7f in a weaker race.

15:15 Thirsk Stakes (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:20 Leopardstown Group 1 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	7 1st (7) (2.75/1 +17%) Auguste Rodin	2.75 2.75/1(+17%)	(7) Auguste Rodin 2.75/1, Ran no sort of race when favourite for 2000 Guineas on return and again in the King George at Ascot last time but won the Derby at Epsom (by ½ length from King of Steel) and Irish Derby in between and strong claims if back in that sort of form. Derby and Irish Derby hero, has suffered two major reverses, has capability to rebound.
2	2 2nd (2) (4/1 +53%) Luxembourg	4 4/1(+53%)	(2) Luxembourg 4/1, All the better for comeback when recording a third success at the top level (one in each season to date) in Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh, seen to good effect from front. Not at that level both starts since, though excuses in King George last time. Beat Onesto by ½ length in this last year. Beat Onesto in this last year, back at 1m2f after King George fourth, yard's second-string.
3	5 3rd (5) (4.5/1 +10%) Nashwa	4.5 4.5/1(+10%)	(5) Nashwa 4.5/1, Excellent record in the top fillies/mares' races, landing a third Group 1 in the Falmouth at Newmarket impressively. Excuses when going for a second Nassau next time before excellent second taking on males for first time in Juddmonte at York. Needs considering. Three-time Group 1 winner against her own sex, can give a good account against the colts.
4	8 4th (8) (3.33/1 +0%) King Of Steel	3.33 3.33/1(+0%)	(8) King Of Steel 3.33/1, Massive improvement on return for a new yard when finding only Auguste Rodin too good in the Derby, going clear briefly but collared late. Easy winner of Group 2 at Royal Ascot since before creditable third in King George at Ascot. This trip looks ideal and bold bid expected. Second to Auguste Rodin at Epsom, creditable effort behind older horses in the King George.
5th	1 5th (1) (7/1 -40%) Alflaila	7 7/1(-40%)	(1) Alflaila 7/1, Hold-up performer who ended 2022 firmly on the up, supplementing his Group 3 Strensall Stakes win at York with a high-class effort in the Darley Stakes at Newmarket (9f). Defied an absence when reeling in My Prospero in Group 2 at York 6 weeks ago and well worth a shot at this level. Maintained last year's progress with smart York display on belated return, Group 1 debut.
6th	4 6th (4) (40/1 +60%) Point Lonsdale	40 40/1(+60%)	(4) Point Lonsdale 40/1, Low-mileage 4-y-o who resumed better than ever this spring with successes in 10f Alleged Stakes at the Curragh and Huxley Stakes at Chester. However, limitations exposed back at this level since (used as a pacemaker in King George last time). Smart 2021 juvenile, ran only once last year, two Pattern wins this term, huge task here.
7th	3 7th (3) (8/1 -23%) Onesto	8 8/1(-23%)	(3) Onesto 8/1, High-class form at 3 yrs, winning Grand Prix de Paris at Longchamp prior to chasing home Luxembourg in this 12 months ago. Shaped well over an inadequate trip when fourth in the Prix Jacques le Marois at Deauville on belated reappearance and another big run looks on the cards. Second to Luxembourg last year, should be sharper now after belated seasonal debut over 1m.
8th	9 8th (9) (33/1 +18%) Sprewell	33 33/1(+18%)	(9) Sprewell 33/1, Won Derby Trial over C&D before good 7 lengths fourth to Auguste Rodin in Derby at Epsom, hampered at crucial stage. Again not seen to best effect in Irish Derby at the Curragh but suspicion is he's not up to this level. Held by Auguste Rodin and King Of Steel on Epsom running, lack-lustre Irish Derby run.

LTO Selection:

AUGUSTE RODIN looks likely to head to stud at the end of this season and getting a 10-furlong Group 1 on his CV would be massive for him as a stallion prospect. Aidan O'Brien has already worked wonders to get his charge to the Derby in prime form after a disappointing effort in the 2000 Guineas and bids to repeat the trick here after a shocking performance in the King George at Ascot in late July. Recent reports have been good and market support during the week is another positive. King Of Steel was run down by Auguste Rodin late on at Epsom, having got first run on his rival and kicking clear over a furlong from home. He fared best of the Classic generation when a solid third in the King George and could still be improving. Alflaila was supplemented for the race and has been rising through the ranks. He beat a solid field in Group 2 company at York, but is still unproven at this level. Nashwa also has to be on the shortlist in a deep renewal which includes last year's one-two Luxembourg and Onesto.

A highly competitive renewal but the one who looks to have been underestimated in the market is NASHWA, who split a pair of high-class performers in the Juddmonte International at York last month. The drop back to 10f should be ideal for King of Steel given how he shaped in the Derby/King George so he has obvious claims, while dual-Derby winner Auguste Rodin has proved he can bounce back from a poor run.

Aidan O'Brien performed a wondrous feat in preparing AUGUSTE RODIN for the Derby and may now deliver an encore after a King George flop

15:20 Leopardstown Group 1 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:25 Kempton Group 3 (Class 1) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (2/1 +33%) Starlust	2 2/1(+33%)	(8) Starlust 2/1, Lightly-raced winner. 2 wins from 5 runs, the latest at Newbury in July. 7/2, good second of 16 in nursery at York (6f, good to firm) 17 days ago, running on. Now upped in class but he's a key player nonetheless. The RPRs posted in his nursery defeats don't look out of place in this company.
2	7 2nd (7) (11/1 -38%) Seven Questions	11 11/1(-38%)	(7) Seven Questions 11/1, Useful gelding. 3 wins from 6 runs this year. 5/1, good 1½ lengths third of 6 to Task Force in listed race at Ripon (6f, good) 12 days ago, not clear run. Likely to be in the mix, provided he takes to this surface. Not well drawn but looks very progressive after a luckless run in a Listed race last time.
3	1 3rd (1) (1.38/1 +69%) Array	1.38 1.38/1(+69%)	(1) Array 1.38/1, Thrice-raced winner. Won 6-runner minor event at Newmarket (6f, good, 2/13) 21 days ago, easily. Looks a useful colt in the making and, still open to improvement, he's one to consider despite stepping up in class. Long odds-on winner at Newmarket but strong suspicion that there's more to come from him.
4	9 4th (9) (50/1 -25%) Who Said Go	50 50/1(-25%)	(9) Who Said Go 50/1, Foaled March 30. $100,000 yearling, Street Sense colt. Dam unraced close relative of Irish 2,000 Guineas runner-up Gale Force Ten. This is a very tough assignment for a debutant. Presumably held in some regard to be kicking off at this level but it's a huge ask.
5th	6 5th (6) (16/1 -33%) Hala Emaraaty	16 16/1(-33%)	(6) Hala Emaraaty 16/1, Fairly useful colt. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. 50/1, very good 5¼ lengths fifth of 10 to Lake Forest in Gimcrack Stakes at York (6f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Starting to look a shade exposed, though. AW debut. While he didn't run at all badly in the Gimcrack, others appeal more here.
6th	4 6th (4) (40/1 -60%) Golden Trick	40 40/1(-60%)	(4) Golden Trick 40/1, Lightly-raced winner. 2 wins from 4 runs, the latest at Naas in August. Twelfth of 15 in minor event (15/2) at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) 14 days ago and improvement needed on this AW debut. Disappointed last time but has a bit to find, even on the form of his win in Ireland.
7th	2 7th (2) (20/1 -67%) Asadna	20 20/1(-67%)	(2) Asadna 20/1, Lightly-raced winner. Successful at Ripon in May. 7 lengths last of 6 to Task Force in listed race at Ripon (6f, good, 4/1) 12 days ago. Needs to get back on track now switched to polytrack with first-time cheekpieces enlisted. Yard also saddles Hala Emaraaty. Cheekpieces need to help if he's to reverse Ripon placings with Seven Questions.
8th	5 8th (5) (6/1 +50%) Government Call	6 6/1(+50%)	(5) Government Call 6/1, Thrice-raced winner. 2 wins from 3 runs this year. Won 8-runner minor event at Ripon (6f, good, 13/8) 21 days ago. Appears to be getting better with experience and doesn't look out of place in this line-up. More needed for the hat-trick but clearly progressing and he's well drawn.

LTO Selection:

A very open contest and the consistent STARLUST get the vote. The Fitri Hay-owned colt has been running well in nursery company of late, racking up a sequence of placed efforts, and he can go one better despite the rise in class. Eben Shaddad looked an exciting prospect for the powerful John and Thady Gosden yard when scoring easily on his racecourse debut over 6f at Newmarket, while Seven Questions also warrants respect.

While the bare form is probably nothing to get excited about, EBEN SHADDAD looked a pretty useful prospect when scoring in good style on debut at Newmarket and he can be expected to take this step up in class in his stride. Starlust and Seven Questions are both proving consistent and are feared most in that order of preference, while Array remains open to improvement and Government Call also needs a second look.

Last year's winner was classy enough to defy a wide stall and Dewhurst entry EBEN SHADDAD didn't half look good at Newmarket.

15:25 Kempton Group 3 (Class 1) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:35 Haydock Group 1 (Class 1) 6f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (10/1 +17%) Regional	10 10/1(+17%)	(4) Regional 10/1, Lightly raced 5-y-o who has raised his game this season, landing a York handicap and listed race here (both at 5f) prior to finishing a creditable fifth in the Nunthorpe. Return to this trip is unlikely to pose a problem and he's in with an each-way squeak. Solid fifth in the Nunthorpe; return to 6f and this track could prompt something extra.
2	12 2nd (12) (50/1 +0%) Shouldvebeenaring	50 50/1(+0%)	(12) Shouldvebeenaring 50/1, Talented colt who was a good second in the C&D Sandy Lane Stakes in May. Has failed to match that level of form in 4 subsequent starts, though, and he was almost 7 lengths adrift of Shaquille at Royal Ascot. Runner-up in Group 2 Sandy Lane Stakes over C&D in May but hasn't gone on from there.
3	15 3rd (15) (66/1 -200%) Believing	66 66/1(-200%)	(15) Believing 66/1, Useful filly who got back on track following a blip in France when arriving late on the scene to land a listed race at Pontefract (6f, good) last month. Won with a bit more in hand than the margin of victory would imply that day but this is a much tougher assignment. This is a rise in grade but she's a 3yo on the up and she may well have more to offer.
4	17 4th (17) (14/1 +44%) Swingalong	14 14/1(+44%)	(17) Swingalong 14/1, Group 2 winner as a juvenile and put in a fine shift when third to Shaquille in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) in June. Back on the scoresheet at a lower level at York last time but likely to find a few too good here. 3yo filly who made all in Group 3 at York in July but others have superior form.
5th	3 5th (3) (18/1 +28%) Khaadem	18 18/1(+28%)	(3) Khaadem 18/1, Improved when scoring twice in Group company last year and produced a clear career-best when edging out Sacred in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot in June. However, put in his place both subsequent starts and similar scenario likely here. Shock 80-1 winner at Royal Ascot; that may prove to be a one-off but he's not ruled out.
6th	9 6th (9) (8/1 +11%) Mill Stream	8 8/1(+11%)	(9) Mill Stream 8/1, Well held in the C&D Sandy Lane Stakes on return in May but hasn't looked back since, successful in listed and Group 3 company (both over 6f on slow ground at Deauville) the last twice. This is more demanding but he's clearly on the up and is well worth his place in this line-up. Smooth wins in French Group 3/Listed races and this 3yo is clearly progressive.
7th	1 7th (1) (66/1 +18%) Annaf	66 66/1(+18%)	(1) Annaf 66/1, Smart performer on the AW, completing 6f hat-trick in listed company at Lingfield in February. Ran his best race on turf when third in King's Stand at Royal Ascot but he had no excuses behind Lezoo at Newmarket last time and has a mountain to climb here. Below par the last twice but strong pace in big field should bring out the best in him.
8th	2 8th (2) (80/1 -100%) Garrus	80 80/1(-100%)	(2) Garrus 80/1, Smart gelding who took the Abernant Stakes at Newmarket (6f, good to soft) on second start this year. Runner-up in French Group 3s the last twice, latterly chasing home Mill Stream at Deauville, but he's 0-6 at the highest level and likely to come up short once more. Three-time Group 3 winner but his limitations are likely to be exposed here.
9th	7 9th (7) (40/1 -186%) Saint Lawrence	40 40/1(-186%)	(7) Saint Lawrence 40/1, Snapped a long losing run with blinkers refitted when accounting for 26 rivals in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot. Close third in the Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville (6.5f, soft) since, just behind Spycatcher, and a reproduction of that would put him in the picture. Deserves extra credit for Group 1 third in France latest and he's an interesting contender.
10th	5 10th (5) (33/1 +0%) Rohaan	33 33/1(+0%)	(5) Rohaan 33/1, Smart on his day and was a fine third in this race last year prior to landing a Group 3 at Ascot. Hasn't hit the same heights this time round, though, and it would be something of a surprise were he to resume winning ways in this contest. Good third in this 12 months ago but he's hard to fancy on this year's evidence.
11th	6 11th (6) (18/1 -13%) Run To Freedom	18 18/1(-13%)	(6) Run To Freedom 18/1, Took a sizeable step forward when runner-up in the British Champions Sprint at Ascot on final start of 2022. Performed to a similar level when second to Shaquille at Newmarket (6f, good to soft) last time, despite looking less than straightforward, and he's a live each-way candidate. Runner-up in two Group 1s, the latest behind Shaquille in the July Cup; each-way contender.
12th	16 12th (16) (14/1 +13%) Lezoo	14 14/1(+13%)	(16) Lezoo 14/1, Won 4 of her 5 starts at 2 yrs, signing off with victory in the Cheveley Park at Newmarket. Viable excuses for defeats on first 2 starts of present campaign and back on track with a listed success returned to Newmarket (6f, good) a fortnight ago. Place possibilities. Group 1-winning 2yo who got back on track with Listed win at Newmarket a fortnight ago.
13th	10 13th (10) (50/1 +38%) Rumstar	50 50/1(+38%)	(10) Rumstar 50/1, Progressive 2-y-o last term, culminating in a Group 3 success over 5f at Newmarket. Best effort so far this season when fifth of 13 to Shaquille in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot but it's hard to envisage him turning the tables on that rival here. Respectable fifth to Shaquille at Royal Ascot but has something to find today.
14th	13 14th (13) (50/1 +0%) The Antarctic	50 50/1(+0%)	(13) The Antarctic 50/1, Didn't do much wrong at 2 yrs and built on reappearance effort when making all in a big-field Naas Group 3 (6f, good to firm) in May. However, he was out with the washing in the Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot the following month and has been absent since. Group 3 win in May; better than he showed at Royal Ascot but others are more compelling.
15th	14 15th (14) (4.5/1 +50%) Sacred	4.5 4.5/1(+50%)	(14) Sacred 4.5/1, Smart mare who made winning return in a Group 3 at Lingfield in May before going down narrowly to Khaadem in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee at Royal Ascot. Not in the same form back from a short break over 7f at York recently but capable of a bold show if responding well to first-time cheekpieces. Went close in Group 1 Jubilee at Royal Ascot and could bounce back from lesser York run.
16th	11 16th (11) (1.1/1 +12%) Shaquille	1.1 1.1/1(+12%)	(11) Shaquille 1.1/1, Has quickly developed into a very classy sprinter, producing a remarkable performance in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot before following up in the July Cup at Newmarket, despite again forfeiting ground at the start. 6-6 at this trip and he's hard to oppose. Group 1 wins the last twice despite rearing at the start and he's the one to beat.

LTO Selection:

SHAQUILLE has been scintillating to watch this year and he has recorded his Group 1 successes in taking fashion after missing the break on both occasions. The son of Charm Spirit is still improving and if he can behave himself a bit better in the stalls, he will prove very tough to beat once more. Spycatcher had Saint Lawrence (third) and Rohaan (seventh) behind when only beaten by a short head in the Prix Maurice de Gheest and he needs considering as he continues to progress.

A Group 1 hat-trick beckons for SHAQUILLE, who has come a long way in a relatively short space of time and his big-race victories at Royal Ascot and Newmarket were all the more meritorious given his antics at the start. He appears to be versatile both ground and tactics-wise and there could easily be more to come from this colt. The progressive Mill Stream gets the nod ahead of Spycatcher, Saint Lawrence and Sacred for forecast purposes.

One of SHAQUILLE's slow starts may prove costly one day but he is taken to land a Group 1 hat-trick.

15:35 Haydock Group 1 (Class 1) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:40 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 3) 17f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (1.1/1 -21%) Guinness Affair	1.1 1.1/1(-21%)	(2) Guinness Affair 1.1/1, Promising chaser who easily completed his hat-trick in 4-runner handicap chase at Market Rasen (17.2f, good) 34 days ago. Big shout despite an 8 lb rise. Mopped up three small-field chases this summer; no surprise if productive spell continues.
2	3 2nd (3) (3.2/1 -16%) Glory And Honour	3.2 3.2/1(-16%)	(3) Glory And Honour 3.2/1, Made a winning start for his new yard in 4-runner handicap chase at Cartmel (17.3f, soft, 9/4) 14 days ago. Up 5 lb but he had a bit in hand there so merits consideration. Won quite stylishly on recent stable debut and might be even better on this faster ground.
3	4 3rd (4) (6.5/1 +19%) Aliomaana	6.5 6.5/1(+19%)	(4) Aliomaana 6.5/1, Scored over hurdles here in July. Solid fourth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good) 18 days ago so respected now making chase debut. Four-time hurdle winner; not bred for fences but a possible if she takes to chasing.
4	1 4th (1) (3.33/1 +39%) Impulsive One	3.33 3.33/1(+39%)	(1) Impulsive One 3.33/1, Scored over hurdles at Wetherby in February. Considerately handled when remote third of 4 in handicap chase at Southwell (15.8f, good, 3/1) on debut over fences 46 days ago. Likely to improve. Five hurdle wins for previous stable; made inauspicious chasing debut in July, though.

LTO Selection:

GUINNESS AFFAIR is unbeaten in his last three, with the latest of his successes coming at Market Rasen when accounting for his nearest rival by 16 lengths. The Jamie Snowden-trained seven-year-old is asked to compete off an 8lb higher mark, which is unlikely to stop him from going in again. Glory And Honour made his first start for the Sam England yard a victorious one at Cartmel and he should go well off 5lb higher. Aliomaana makes more appeal than top-weight Impulsive One.

GUINNESS AFFAIR hasn't looked back since sent chasing so gets a confident nod in his bid to complete a four-timer. Glory And Honour is feared most having quickly got off the mark for Sam England at Cartmel.

Sam England's GLORY AND HONOUR cruised into contention before readily asserting on his stable debut, and could still be well treated.

15:40 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 3) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:45 Ascot Handicap (Class 3) 10f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (7.5/1 -36%) Elegancia	7.5 7.5/1(-36%)	(2) Elegancia 7.5/1, Lope De Vega filly who didn't need to improve to get off the mark at the fifth attempt in a Bath novice (10f) 5 weeks ago, always holding on from a next-time-out winner. Needs to step up again from what rates a stiff enough opening mark, however. Off the mark at Bath five weeks ago; could have more to offer; handicap debut.
2	3 2nd (3) (2.12/1 +65%) Jeff Koons	2.12 2.12/1(+65%)	(3) Jeff Koons 2.12/1, Much improved from debut when landing 11-runner Newmarket novice (1m) in July and, away from testing ground, he ran up to best when fourth on handicap debut at Yarmouth (10.1f) 2 weeks ago. Feasible to think he can do better again for leading stable and he's not out of things. Creditable fourth at Yarmouth on handicap debut; still open to further progress.
3	1 3rd (1) (2.75/1 -83%) Botanical	2.75 2.75/1(-83%)	(1) Botanical 2.75/1, Son of Lope De Vega who confirmed debut promise when running out a comfortable winner of a Hamilton novice (8.3f) in July. Lost little caste in defeat when second to a smart prospect at Kempton (1m) 31 days ago and highly likely there's more to come now handicapping. All of his novice form is working out very well; hood applied; strongly respected.
4	4 4th (4) (3/1 -9%) Mantoog	3 3/1(-9%)	(4) Mantoog 3/1, Runner-up on 2 of her 3 starts in novice company and firmly back on the up to make winning handicap debut at Salisbury (9.9f) 23 days ago, showing a good turn of speed. 7 lb higher now/up in grade but highly likely there's more to come. Recorded a 4l success at Salisbury on handicap debut; the type to improve further.
5th	6 5th (6) (8.5/1 +39%) Blueflagflyinghigh	8.5 8.5/1(+39%)	(6) Blueflagflyinghigh 8.5/1, Off the mark at seventh attempt from a 5 lb lower mark at Ripon (9.7f) in June and performed with credit on 3 of his 4 starts since, runner-up reverting to forcing tactics at Redcar (10f) 2 weeks ago, headed only final 50 yds. This tougher up in grade, however. Close second at Redcar last time; faces a tougher task upped two grades.
6th	5 6th (5) (28/1 -75%) New Dayrell	28 28/1(-75%)	(5) New Dayrell 28/1, Record is a mixed one but eased in weights and seen to good effect under front-running tactics when making all at Sandown last month. Seemingly found wanting up in grade at Newcastle (10.2f) 9 days ago though, and this rates another tough ask. Form of his Sandown win (penultimate start) looks unreliable; not solid.

LTO Selection:

MANTOOG justified strong support in the market when gaining a breakthrough success on her handicap bow at Salisbury last month and won with enough in hand to suggest that she can defy a 7lb rise. Botanical has done little wrong in three appearances and Roger Varian's gelding is an obvious threat on his handicap bow. Last-time-out novice winner Elegancia could also have more to offer and completes the shortlist.

An impressive winner at Hamilton on his penultimate start, BOTANICAL lost little caste in defeat when chasing home a smart prospect in novice company at Kempton (1m) 31 days ago and, from an appealing opening mark, he looks the one to beat now stepping up in trip. Mantoog rates next best, ahead of Jeff Koons.

Provided he takes well to the hood, BOTANICAL (nap) should have an excellent chance. Mantoog is feared most.

15:45 Ascot Handicap (Class 3) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:50 Thirsk Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (4.5/1 +63%) The Turpinator	4.5 4.5/1(+63%)	(3) The Turpinator 4.5/1, 17/2, below form sixth of 12 in handicap at Ripon (8f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Something to find on form. Useful at 7f and 1m on his day; well treated; easier grade than for much of the year.
2	5 2nd (5) (7.5/1 +25%) Oso Rapido	7.5 7.5/1(+25%)	(5) Oso Rapido 7.5/1, Latest win at Redcar in August. 15/2, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 4 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Two 7f wins earlier in career and in good form but usually kept to 6f now.
3	8 3rd (8) (11/1 +8%) Ey Up Its The Boss	11 11/1(+8%)	(8) Ey Up Its The Boss 11/1, Course winner. Latest win here in August. 9/1, ninth of 13 in handicap at Redcar (8f, good to firm) 14 days ago so needs to get back on track. Made running for last 3 wins, over 7f and 1m, most recently last month; rail draw.
4	13 4th (13) (14/1 -40%) Al Baahy	14 14/1(-40%)	(13) Al Baahy 14/1, Respectable 6 lengths eighth of 16 to Archduke Ferdinand in handicap (15/2) at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Can go well again. Off the mark over 7f in May; had excuses since; not dismissed if getting run of the race.
5th	14 5th (14) (11/1 +31%) Showtime Mahomes	11 11/1(+31%)	(14) Showtime Mahomes 11/1, 13/2, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good) 11 days ago, never nearer. Possibilities. Looked a sprinter with potential early in 2022 but not yet fulfilled it; first 7f run.
6th	7 6th (7) (11/1 +21%) Magical Max	11 11/1(+21%)	(7) Magical Max 11/1, Course winner. Latest win at Newmarket in June. 9/1, thirteenth of 15 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good) 21 days ago, slowly away. Has work to do. Course winner at 6f; ended long losing run in June; checked in his run since; well treated.
7th	11 7th (11) (25/1 -108%) Muntadab	25 25/1(-108%)	(11) Muntadab 25/1, C&D winner. Creditable second of 7 in handicap (10/1) at Catterick (7f, good) 52 days ago. In the mix. Won 16 races over the years, including C&D; ran up to recent best latest; needs more.
8th	4 8th (4) (3.5/1 +30%) Archduke Ferdinand	3.5 3.5/1(+30%)	(4) Archduke Ferdinand 3.5/1, 16/1, career best for his new yard when winning 16-runner handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Up 6 lb but another bold showing is on the cards. In good form; suited by 7f on good ground when cosy winner latest; has more to come.
9th	10 9th (10) (9/1 -13%) Reputation	9 9/1(-13%)	(10) Reputation 9/1, Took this contest 12 months ago and returned from 12 months off with an encouraging fifth of 11 in handicap (33/1) at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 24 days ago, faring best of those held up. Merits consideration eased 1 lb. Handles most ground; good results for this yard in 2022, ending with C&D win; fair return.
10th	1 10th (1) (8.5/1 +29%) Matty Too	8.5 8.5/1(+29%)	(1) Matty Too 8.5/1, 2 wins from 5 runs this year. Latest win at Chepstow in June. 6/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Leicester (8.2f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Won first 2 starts for new yard (7f, good to firm); ran flat upped to 1m latest.
11th	12 11th (12) (12/1 +52%) Albegrey	12 12/1(+52%)	(12) Albegrey 12/1, Latest win at Carlisle in June. Not seen to best effect when fifth of 8 in handicap at Carlisle (6.9f, good to firm, 11/1) 17 days ago. Shortlisted. Career-best form when 1m winner on return; unable to repeat it since back up the weights.
12th	2 12th (2) (10/1 +0%) Poet's Magic	10 10/1(+0%)	(2) Poet's Magic 10/1, Respectable third of 8 in handicap at Carlisle (6.9f, good to firm, 17/2) 17 days ago. Not taken lightly. Four 7f turf wins, on good or quicker; fresher than most; just below latest winning mark.

LTO Selection:

Archduke Ferdinand is the only one to bring winning form into this race but a 6lb rise for last month's Doncaster success could leave him vulnerable in such a competitive field. Veteran former C&D winners Reputation and Muntadab both showed enough last time out to warrant a look, but POET'S MAGIC has now dropped to below her last winning mark and showed enough when third at Carlisle last time to suggest another victory isn't far away.

Plenty are in with a shout. ARCHDUKE FERDINAND still looks ahead of his mark despite taking a 6 lb rise for his Doncaster success so gets the nod at the chief expense of last year's victor Reputation who teed himself up well for this when fifth at Beverley. Poet's Magic, Albegrey and Al Baahy complete the shortlist.

This can go to ARCHDUKE FERDINAND who is suited by good or quicker ground and had something in reserve at Doncaster recently.

15:50 Thirsk Handicap (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:55 Leopardstown Group 2 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	8 1st (8) (7.5/1 +53%) Flight Plan	7.5 7.5/1(+53%)	(8) Flight Plan 7.5/1, Smart colt. Creditable 2½ lengths third of 6 to Spirit Dancer in Strensall Stakes (18/1) at York (8.8f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Not dismissed for all that others have achieved a bit more. Back to 1m here will suit but needs to find a bit more to be a factor.
2	1 2nd (1) (2/1 +33%) Buckaroo	2 2/1(+33%)	(1) Buckaroo 2/1, Smart colt. C&D winner. 3/1, creditable 2 lengths third of 16 to Royal Champion in listed Wolferton Stakes at Royal Ascot (10f, good) 81 days ago. Should take all the beating. Back to 1m here and sets a pretty decent standard, even if easier ground would help.
3	11 3rd (11) (4/1 -45%) Victoria Road	4 4/1(-45%)	(11) Victoria Road 4/1, Smart colt. 6½ lengths seventh of 8 to Ace Impact in Prix Guillaume d'Ornano at Deauville (9.9f, good, 71/10) 25 days ago. Likely to strip fitter for that and juvenile form gives him a big chance. Likely to come on a good deal for Deauville and has the confidence of Ryan Moore; player.
4	9 4th (9) (6.5/1 +28%) Lord Massusus	6.5 6.5/1(+28%)	(9) Lord Massusus 6.5/1, Smart gelding. 3 wins from 5 runs this year. Career best when winning 8-runner Desmond Stakes at this C&D (good, 11/2) 23 days ago by 1½ lengths from Alfred Munnings. Merits plenty of respect. Decisive winner of the Desmond Stakes here last time; big player and may be overpriced.
5th	12 5th (12) (9/1 +55%) Tarawa	9 9/1(+55%)	(12) Tarawa 9/1, Useful filly. Course winner. 8/13 and visored for 1st time, below form 7½ lengths second of 7 to Clever And Cool in listed race at Cork (7f, heavy) 22 days ago, clear of rest. Usually consistent, so should bounce back. Well-beaten second in the visor (retained) at Cork last month; others preferred.
6th	7 6th (7) (8/1 +0%) Bold Discovery	8 8/1(+0%)	(7) Bold Discovery 8/1, Useful colt. Latest win at the Curragh in July. 3¾ lengths fifth of 7 to Epictetus in Thoroughbred Stakes (22/1) at Goodwood (8f, soft) 36 days ago. Others make more appeal. Not the easiest horse to assess but has the ability to be a factor with good ground a plus.
7th	2 7th (2) (80/1 -60%) Howyoulikethat	80 80/1(-60%)	(2) Howyoulikethat 80/1, Useful gelding. C&D winner. Latest win at Killarney in July. 10/1, good 1¼ lengths third of 8 to Salt Lake City in listed race at Killarney (8.1f, good) 16 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere. This is difficult but connections fully entitled to roll the dice; up against it though.
8th	5 8th (5) (28/1 -12%) Villanova Queen	28 28/1(-12%)	(5) Villanova Queen 28/1, Useful filly. C&D winner. 2 wins from 5 runs this year. 9/2, 6½ lengths seventh of 8 to Lord Massusus in Desmond Stakes at this C&D (good) 23 days ago. Likely to be back on her game. Better can be expected than her latest but needs to find a bit to be competitive here.
9th	10 9th (10) (18/1 -13%) Salt Lake City	18 18/1(-13%)	(10) Salt Lake City 18/1, Useful colt. Career best when winning 8-runner listed race (5/1) at Killarney (8.1f, good) 16 days ago by head from Didn'thavemuchtodo, responding well. Has a bit to find but may not have finished progressing. Listed winner; more exposed at this level though and likely to be a bit player here.
10th	6 10th (6) (9/1 -13%) Alfred Munnings	9 9/1(-13%)	(6) Alfred Munnings 9/1, Lightly-raced winner. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, good 1½ lengths second of 8 to Lord Massusus in Desmond Stakes at this C&D (good, 11/4) 23 days ago. Has a bit to find but should give his running. Desmond Stakes runner-up could be thereabouts, even if Moore prefers Victoria Road.

LTO Selection:

Although having a bit to prove following a lacklustre three-year-old debut last month, VICTORIA ROAD is afforded another chance to show that he has trained on. A leading juvenile last season, the Saxon Warrior colt won his final four starts, ending the campaign with Grade 1 victory at the Breeders' Cup. While his disappointing Deauville effort is an obvious concern, it wouldn't be the first time this season his trainer has brought a horse back from a poor run. While Buckaroo has thus far fallen short of the highest level, the Joseph O'Brien-trained colt is a very dependable performer in this grade. The four-year-old ran arguably a career best when successful over C&D in April. Lord Massusus has been a revelation for connections this season and may not be finished yet. He produced a fine performance when winning here last time out.

BUCKAROO goes well at the track and has the best form on show, so he takes marginal preference over the less-exposed Victoria Road, who should come on for his recent reappearance in France. Lord Massusus should also give another good account.

The selection is LORD MASSUSUS after his decisive win in last month's Desmond Stakes here when they got the tactics right

15:55 Leopardstown Group 2 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (3.5/1 +50%) Circuit Breaker	3.5 3.5/1(+50%)	(7) Circuit Breaker 3.5/1, Thrice-raced winner. Successful at Windsor in May. 10/3, last of 7 in handicap at Hamilton (13.1f, soft) 56 days ago. Up in trip and, though it's still early days for this 3-y-o, he certainly needs to raise his game. Started career well and there were excuses last time on his handicap debut.
2	2 2nd (2) (11/1 +8%) Captain Kane	11 11/1(+8%)	(2) Captain Kane 11/1, Eight wins from 25 Flat runs. Latest win at Lingfield in July. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable third of 6 in handicap at Salisbury (14.2f, soft, 8/1) 8 days ago. Each-way shout. Decent run last week on ground too soft; reliable as a rule and mark is okay.
3	5 3rd (5) (10/1 +9%) World Without Love	10 10/1(+9%)	(5) World Without Love 10/1, Latest win at Carlisle in June. 12/1, fourth of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f) 22 days ago, nearest finish. Needs to find some improvement from somewhere. Dual 1m6f winner and her latest run at Wolverhampton can be upgraded.
4	4 4th (4) (8/1 -60%) Motazzen	8 8/1(-60%)	(4) Motazzen 8/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. Fourth of 5 in handicap at Goodwood (16f, good, 7/2) 15 days ago. Visor back on. Others are more persuasive on balance. Poor last time but running well otherwise this season and return of a visor may help.
5th	1 5th (1) (2.75/1 +54%) Mountain Road	2.75 2.75/1(+54%)	(1) Mountain Road 2.75/1, 33/1, sixteenth of 19 in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f) 70 days ago. Eased in class here and will be a danger to all if he puts his best foot forward. Did well at staying trips on the AW last year; yet to pick up where he left off.
6th	3 6th (3) (18/1 -13%) Heathen	18 18/1(-13%)	(3) Heathen 18/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in March. 9/2, eighth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 42 days ago. Significantly up in trip and likely to find one or two too good. Beaten a long way on his last three starts and is unraced beyond 1m4f; others safer.
7th	6 7th (6) (3.33/1 -21%) Brave Knight	3.33 3.33/1(-21%)	(6) Brave Knight 3.33/1, 10/3 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Chester (15.9f, good to soft) 7 days ago, suited by increase in trip. 4 lb rise fair and bold show likely. Just held on at Chester having wound it up from the front; 4lb higher back on the AW (0-4).
8th	8 8th (8) (12/1 +40%) Enochdhu	12 12/1(+40%)	(8) Enochdhu 12/1, Course winner. Latest win at Windsor in May. 12/1, twelfth of 13 in handicap at Newbury (12f, good) 21 days ago, faltering. Significantly up in trip and, chances are, he'll find a few of these too strong. Unproven over quite this far and wins nothing on his latest effort at Newbury.

LTO Selection:

FOX VISION has proved expensive to follow but he's taken to break his duck. Roger Varian's three-year-old produced an improved effort over this C&D last time out when staying on to get within a couple of lengths of Sea Stone, and that winner has since given the form a boost at Newmarket. Captain Kane hasn't been seen to best effect the last twice but won on his only previous 2m start on the all-weather and he enters the equation along with last week's Chester scorer Brave Knight.

While BRAVE KNIGHT clearly benefited from a soft lead when regaining the winning thread upped to this trip at Chester last weekend, there's a good chance that the same will happen here and, in any case, he looks capable of defying a 4 lb rise in the weights. Mountain Road has yet to shine this season but he looks dangerous now eased in class off a reduced mark. Fox Vision is third choice ahead of Captain Kane.

Roger Varian's FOX VISION is building a frustrating profile but he's not one to give up on just yet now kept to 2m.

16:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:10 Haydock Handicap (Class 2) 5f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (4/1 +20%) Raasel	4 4/1(+20%)	(1) Raasel 4/1, Yet to score this term but arrives on back of cracking third in King George Stakes at Goodwood (5f, soft) last month and must enter calculations back in handicap company. Fine 6yo; should give it his all again; going back up 6lb for latest G2 3rd asks for more.
2	3 2nd (3) (12/1 +57%) Tees Spirit	12 12/1(+57%)	(3) Tees Spirit 12/1, Much improved last season, scoring 5 times, but is yet to fire this term albeit he was out of his depth in Nunthorpe last time. Others preferred. Had bumper year in 2022 but it's been tough work this time round; handicapper relenting.
3	5 3rd (5) (11/1 -10%) Arecibo	11 11/1(-10%)	(5) Arecibo 11/1, Acquitted himself well in defeat on several occasions this year, latest when 2½ lengths third of 13 to Alligator Alley in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 12/1) 9 days ago. Others more appealing for win purposes, though. Another solid effort when 3rd to Alligator Alley at Newcastle last week; needs more here.
4	4 4th (4) (3.33/1 +17%) Jm Jungle	3.33 3.33/1(+17%)	(4) Jm Jungle 3.33/1, 3-y-o who is enjoying a cracking season, shaping well on a few occasions before scoring over C&D and Glorious Goodwood in recent months. Better than ever when third of 20 in York handicap (5.4f) latest and looks sure to go well again. Improving rapidly and latest 3rd at York came from a poor draw; C&D winner; lots to like.
5th	6 5th (6) (14/1 -40%) Democracy Dilemma	14 14/1(-40%)	(6) Democracy Dilemma 14/1, Upped his game this year, winning 3 handicaps over this sort of trip. Below-form sixth of 11 at Goodwood last month but likely wasn't seen to best effect and merits consideration here. Speedy 3yo; only 6th behind Jm Jungle at Goodwood last time and others look stronger.
6th	10 6th (10) (6.5/1 +54%) Ventura Express	6.5 6.5/1(+54%)	(10) Ventura Express 6.5/1, Resumed winning ways at Pontefract (5f) in May and largely performed well in defeat since. However, needs to bounce back from a below-par effort at York and claims not aided by being 2 lb out of the handicap. York second in July was a fine run but he's not progressed since; others appeal more.
7th	7 7th (7) (14/1 +13%) Mondammej	14 14/1(+13%)	(7) Mondammej 14/1, Useful gelding but is on a lengthy losing run and has been below form in recent outings. Won this race in 2021; mixed bag this year but down in weights & return here can help.
8th	9 8th (9) (20/1 -100%) Lihou	20 20/1(-100%)	(9) Lihou 20/1, Bounced back to form when landing 7-runner handicap at Goodwood (5f, heavy) 14 days ago. Up 4 lb but he can give another good account. Five wins this year, including comfortably last time, but this looks too competitive.
9th	2 9th (2) (6.5/1 -44%) Alligator Alley	6.5 6.5/1(-44%)	(2) Alligator Alley 6.5/1, Built on good second at York (5.4f) when taking 13-runner handicap at Newcastle (5f) 9 days ago, running on. Remains fairly treated on old form and is one for shortlist. Good York 2nd followed by emphatic AW win; back up 5lb but needs serious consideration.
10th	8 10th (8) (10/1 -33%) Harry Brown	10 10/1(-33%)	(8) Harry Brown 10/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this year and ran respectably, from 4 lb out of the weights, when eighth of 15 in handicap at Ascot (5f, soft) 56 days ago. Not out of things. 0-6 on turf but he's had excuses in good races this year; still has time to do better.
11th	12 11th (12) (28/1 -133%) Copper Knight	28 28/1(-133%)	(12) Copper Knight 28/1, Won back-to-back handicaps over this trip in July and returned to form when creditable fifth of 20 in handicap at York (5.4f, good to firm, 14/1) 17 days ago. Will find this tougher from 4 lb out of the weights, though. Marvellous servant who ran another big race at York last month; 4lb out of the weights now.
12th	11 12th (11) (16/1 -14%) Look Out Louis	16 16/1(-14%)	(11) Look Out Louis 16/1, Had a productive 2022, winning 4 times (including this event from 9 lb higher), but has barely threatened this year and is now tried in first-time visor. 2 lb out of the handicap. Stormed clear from 2f out in this race in 2022 but it's been a struggle in 2023; new visor.

LTO Selection:

Jm Jungle continued his fine form this season when third at York's Ebor meeting and he is likely to enter calculations once again. However, the vote goes to RAASEL, who put in a very pleasing display to finish third in the King George Stakes at Glorious Goodwood and he could be up to defying top-weight on his return to handicap company. Last-time-out victor Lihou is another to watch out for.

JM JUNGLE is very much a sprinter in form and arrives on the back of a career-best effort at York. He can land his third victory of the season. Alligator Alley and Lihou head the list of dangers.

Harry Brown will get the rub of the green one day but JM JUNGLE is tough, progressive and unlucky not to be chasing a four-timer.

16:10 Haydock Handicap (Class 2) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:15 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (1.5/1 +45%) Max Of Stars	1.5 1.5/1(+45%)	(6) Max Of Stars 1.5/1, Has taken really well to hurdling, confirming promise of her debut in this sphere with back-to-back victories from the front at Newton Abbot. Didn't do much wrong when runner-up in a Bangor handicap last time (clear of the third, who has won since) and she's a big player. Won two juvenile hurdles before creditable second against older horses in Bangor handicap.
2	2 2nd (2) (6/1 +0%) Gavin	6 6/1(+0%)	(2) Gavin 6/1, Landed a Fakenham selling handicap on his final start for Joe Ponting and notched 2 quick Ffos Las wins for his current yard. Largely respectable efforts since but probably remains a shade too high in the weights for now. Dual winner for new stable in the spring; still on workable mark; ground excuse latest.
3	1 3rd (1) (9/1 -125%) Clearance	9 9/1(-125%)	(1) Clearance 9/1, In fine form at Newton Abbot in recent months, winning 3 of his last 4 starts there, all at around this trip on good ground. 3 lb rise for latest success fair enough and was a C&D winner on sole previous visit here in 2019, so there are reasons to be optimistic. In excellent form at Newton Abbot this summer, winning three times; likely contender again.
4	5 4th (5) (33/1 -65%) Full Of Light	33 33/1(-65%)	(5) Full Of Light 33/1, Bumper winner in Ireland and scored twice over hurdles for Nicky Henderson during 2021/22. Generally disappointing since, though, and passed over here for all that he resumes in this sphere on an attractive mark. Ran okay in two chases for new stable last month but still looks risky now back hurdling.
5th	4 5th (4) (8.5/1 -70%) Long Call	8.5 8.5/1(-70%)	(4) Long Call 8.5/1, Has his quirks but ended a long losing run on the Flat in June and made a successful return to hurdles in a 2m Bangor handicap last month. No backward step when runner-up over this C&D last time but may prove vulnerable now upped slightly in class. Followed Bangor win with good C&D second but younger rivals appeal more today.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (2/1 +27%) Bahtiyar	2 2/1(+27%)	(3) Bahtiyar 2/1, Ex-French gelding who remains a maiden in this sphere following 10 attempts. However, positive start for this yard (also first run following a wind op) when finding just one too good over C&D recently and another bold show is anticipated. 0-10 over hurdles but was close second over C&D on last month's stable debut; major player.

LTO Selection:

CLEARANCE's willing attitude helped him complete a double at Newton Abbot, and the nine-year-old is fancied to defy another 3lb rise in the ratings to continue his fine run of form. Bahtiyar didn't find as much as expected when runner-up over C&D on stable debut, but he can't be taken lightly. The juvenile Max Of Stars has taken really well to hurdles and also enters calculations, despite being 5lb higher than when second at Bangor.

MAX OF STARS couldn't quite capitalise on her handy 3-y-o allowance at Bangor recently but that was still a creditable effort and she could take some pegging back round here now reunited with Brian Hughes. Bahtiyar is a much-respected main danger on the back of an encouraging debut effort for this yard following a break here 16 days ago, while the hat-trick seeking Clearance also merits respect.

Another chance is given to BAHTIYAR, who found one just too strong here on his recent stable debut but may have a bigger run in him.

16:15 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:20 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (25/1 +24%) Lady Alara	25 25/1(+24%)	(10) Lady Alara 25/1, Debut winner who ran about as well as could be expected in 1m listed race at Sandown (good, 33/1) 63 days ago. Has work to do back in handicap company. Promising 2nd in her group in the Sandringham over C&D in June; lesser run since.
2	8 2nd (8) (5.5/1 +66%) Maggie's Way	5.5 5.5/1(+66%)	(8) Maggie's Way 5.5/1, Made a successful reappearance in 11-runner handicap at Nottingham (1m, heavy) in May and returned to a similar level when runner-up at Newbury in July. Ran about as well as could be expected back in listed company at Haydock on most recent outing. Acts on good but two useful handicap runs over 1m were on soft; unraced on good to firm.
3	2 3rd (2) (7.5/1 +25%) Farhh To Shy	7.5 7.5/1(+25%)	(2) Farhh To Shy 7.5/1, Gained a first win in over a year over C&D in May and proved at least as good as ever when adding to her tally at Yarmouth in July. Not in the same form at York last time but a bounce back wouldn't surprise. Won similar C&D race in May; back to best when 7f winner in July; lesser runs either side.
4	11 4th (11) (10/1 -11%) High Spirited	10 10/1(-11%)	(11) High Spirited 10/1, Belardo filly who showed improved form to get off the mark in 13-runner maiden at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm) on her return in May. Wasn't up to listed level at Goodwood next time and now goes handicapping after a break. Winning reappearance at 1m; out of luck in Listed company since; handicap debut.
5th	3 5th (3) (4.5/1 +31%) Tarrabb	4.5 4.5/1(+31%)	(3) Tarrabb 4.5/1, Successful 3 times last year and ran a cracker tried tongue tied when third (Don't Tell Claire second) in the Kensington Palace at Royal Ascot in June. Ran poorly at Haydock last time but is the type to bounce back quickly. Acts well here; solid 3rd in 1m C&D handicap in June; below best in Listed race since.
6th	6 6th (6) (20/1 -43%) Karsavina	20 20/1(-43%)	(6) Karsavina 20/1, Landed a 7f novice at Newmarket on debut last autumn and has posted some quite useful efforts in defeat this term, including when fifth of 11 in 1m listed race at Sandown in July. Beaten by more than the 2f longer trip back there last time, however. Useful form in Group 3/Listed races this year; mid-division over C&D in her sole handicap.
7th	7 7th (7) (5/1 +0%) Prepense	5 5/1(+0%)	(7) Prepense 5/1, Showed improved form when doubling her tally in 6-runner handicap at Leicester (7f, soft) 45 days ago, despite looking a shade ungainly under pressure once more. May do better still. Looked good over 7f latest; pulled hard and didn't get cover on previous 1m attempt (AW).
8th	5 8th (5) (7/1 +0%) Don't Tell Claire	7 7/1(+0%)	(5) Don't Tell Claire 7/1, C&D winner who arrives in decent nick, not seen to best effect when fifth in 7-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 23 days ago, hampered over 1f out. Must enter the reckoning. Won this in 2021 and 2nd last year; reliable and a surprise if she doesn't go well again.
9th	1 9th (1) (12/1 -85%) Amanzoe	12 12/1(-85%)	(1) Amanzoe 12/1, Upwardly-mobile 3-y-o, winning 4 times, latest at last year's Shergar Cup meeting here. Came home last of 9 on last month's reappearance at York but shaped as if retaining ability and ought to be better for the run. Won 4 of her last 6 races in 2022 but off for 12 months and weakened badly on reappearance.
10th	9 10th (9) (50/1 -100%) Spirit Of The Bay	50 50/1(-100%)	(9) Spirit Of The Bay 50/1, Found the best turn of foot to take advantage of a drop in the weights at Haydock (10f) in May. Not in the same form since though, too lit up in first-time blinkers back at aforementioned track on most recent outing. Has form on both 1m courses here; lesser efforts since 1m2f win in May; now back at 1m.
11th	4 11th (4) (6/1 -100%) Bridestones	6 6/1(-100%)	(4) Bridestones 6/1, Useful performer who doesn't seem to be progressing at present but may benefit from a return to handicap company having contested listed events the last twice. Can't be dismissed. Mostly run in Listed/Group races in 2023; hampered but promising C&D handicap run in June.

LTO Selection:

BRIDESTONES has always shaped as though she is a filly capable of better, and recent efforts in Listed company suggest she is well up to scoring at this level. The daughter of Teofilo was unlucky when not getting a clear run over C&D in the Sandringham, and she is taken to get the better of Leicester scorer Prepense. Placed in the Kensington Palace here on her penultimate start, Tarrabb must enter calculations along with Amanzoe and Farhh To Shy.

AMANZOE progressed really well as a 3-y-o and should be all the better for her reappearance, so she's put forward as the answer. There are credible rivals in opposition though, not least Don't Tell Claire, who was runner-up in this corresponding event 12 months ago and arrives as good as ever. Bridestones makes some appeal now returning to handicap company and completes the shortlist.

Don't Tell Claire is booked for another good run here but BRIDESTONES should have some scope back in a handicap and is preferred.

16:20 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:25 Thirsk Handicap (Class 3) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (2.25/1 -13%) Brazen Bolt	2.25 2.25/1(-13%)	(4) Brazen Bolt 2.25/1, 5/1, very good second of 12 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 8 days ago, hampered late on. Player nudged up 1 lb. Good second to rejuvenated opponent over C&D eight days ago; bang there with a repeat.
2	3 2nd (3) (2.75/1 +17%) Zaman Jemil	2.75 2.75/1(+17%)	(3) Zaman Jemil 2.75/1, C&D winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win here in July. 12/1, below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Ascot (6f, good) 28 days ago. Sort to bounce back. C&D win in July came in good style; quiet latest but still relatively low mileage; feared.
3	6 3rd (6) (6.5/1 +13%) Nomadic Empire	6.5 6.5/1(+13%)	(6) Nomadic Empire 6.5/1, Course winner. 18/1, respectable ninth of 20 in handicap at York (5.4f, good to firm) 17 days ago, slowly away. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. More than capable off this mark if breaking more smartly than on his last two runs.
4	5 4th (5) (11/1 -22%) Zarzyni	11 11/1(-22%)	(5) Zarzyni 11/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Last of 11 in handicap (7/1) at Chester (5.5f, good to soft) 7 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Tough to assess at present. Not easy to win with; had an excuse at Chester last week; this not sure to be run to suit.
5th	1 5th (1) (9/1 -38%) Tabdeed	9 9/1(-38%)	(1) Tabdeed 9/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2020. Fourteenth of 27 in handicap at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm, 50/1) 77 days ago. Uphill task. On losing run but this is much less competitive than he's accustomed to; can't discount.
6th	7 6th (7) (5/1 +58%) Ghathanfar	5 5/1(+58%)	(7) Ghathanfar 5/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Eighth of 9 in handicap (11/4) at Pontefract (6f, good) 31 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Needs a couple of these to falter. Struggled with the handicapper this season; down in weights but with something to prove.
7th	2 7th (2) (11/1 -83%) Sterling Knight	11 11/1(-83%)	(2) Sterling Knight 11/1, Latest win at Windsor in June. Eleventh of 13 in handicap (9/2) at Windsor (6f, good) 33 days ago so more is required. Chance on this season's best but needs to bounce back from a low-key run at Windsor latest.

LTO Selection:

ZAMAN JEMIL didn't fire in better company at Ascot last time but he'd produced a taking performance to win going away over C&D and is probably worth another chance. Sterling Knight was also a winner at Windsor when last seen in this grade and is better than he has shown on softer ground the last twice, whilst Brazen Bolt has gone well in defeat on all three previous starts at this track, including when runner-up over C&D last week.

BRAZEN BOLT looks the way to go here nudged up only 1 lb for his very good recent C&D second. C&D winner Zaman Jemil is next on the list with Nomadic Empire appealing as the pick of the rest for minor honours.

Zaman Jemil can go well but BRAZEN BOLT (nap) is taken to go one better than his fine second over C&D eight days ago.

16:25 Thirsk Handicap (Class 3) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:30 Leopardstown Group 3 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (1.38/1 +0%) Adelaide River	1.38 1.38/1(+0%)	(5) Adelaide River 1.38/1, Winning debut on AW last summer and placed 6 times at Group level since, including in the Irish Derby and Grand Prix de Paris at Longchamp the last twice. just caught in the closing stages by a good prospect 57 days ago. Obvious chance. Irish Derby runner-up, another fine effort in Grand Prix de Paris, sets a high standard.
2	1 2nd (1) (2.25/1 +25%) Al Aasy	2.25 2.25/1(+25%)	(1) Al Aasy 2.25/1, Very talented and been a revelation returned to 10f this term, typically going about things in an easy manner but no questioning his attitude as he won 7-runner Rose of Lancaster Stakes at Haydock 28 days ago by neck from El Drama. Strong claims if in the same mood back up in trip. Coronation Cup runner-up in 2021, won only start last season, back near top form this term.
3	2 3rd (2) (25/1 -39%) Layfayette	25 25/1(-39%)	(2) Layfayette 25/1, Smart gelding. Nine wins from 32 Flat runs. Didn't need to improve to win 6-runner Royal Whip Stakes (7/2) at the Curragh (10f, good to soft) 20 days ago by ¾ length from Unless. More needed under a penalty on these terms. Gained his ninth win when landing Royal Whip last month, best suited by easier ground.
4	4 4th (4) (8/1 -33%) White Birch	8 8/1(-33%)	(4) White Birch 8/1, Smart colt. Latest win here in April. 6/1, 18½ lengths eighth of 9 to Auguste Rodin in Irish Derby at the Curragh (12f, good to firm) 69 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. Previous efforts were better (placed in the Dante and Derby). Wouldn't dismiss back in trip. Derby third, flopped in Irish Derby and now faces a rematch with runner-up Adelaide River.
5th	6 5th (6) (4/1 +27%) Valiant King	4 4/1(+27%)	(6) Valiant King 4/1, Smart colt. Very good 1½ lengths second of 8 to Vauban in Ballyroan Stakes at Naas (11.9f, soft, 10/3) 33 days ago, clear of rest. Stable in good form. One to consider. Confirmed progression with second to Vauban at Naas, has a clear edge over Layfayette.
6th	3 6th (3) (20/1 -11%) Mashhoor	20 20/1(-11%)	(3) Mashhoor 20/1, Smart gelding. 3 wins from 5 runs this year. Latest win at the Curragh in July. 7/1, 4 lengths last of 5 to Alflaila in York Stakes at York (10.2f, good) 42 days ago. This isn't much easier. Progressive in winning three in a row before eclipse in Group 2 event at York.
7th	7 7th (7) (66/1 +0%) Young Ireland	66 66/1(+0%)	(7) Young Ireland 66/1, Useful colt. 16/1, good 3¾ lengths second of 7 to Harbour Wind in listed race at this course (14f, good) 16 days ago, suited by emphasis on speed. Difficult ask on these terms. Has won only once from 17 starts, last of six behind Layfayette in the Royal Whip, exposed.

LTO Selection:

Irish Derby runner-up ADELAIDE RIVER can gain a second career win now that he drops slightly in class. The Aidan O'Brien-trained colt may have been sent off a 33-1 outsider at the Curragh, but he showed that form to be no fluke when second to a very highly regarded horse at Longchamp on his next start. White Birch finished behind Adelaide River last time but had run a much better race when clear of that same rival at Epsom previously. While the Irish Derby run was clearly not his true form, the John Joseph Murphy-trained grey does have a bit to prove now. English raider Al Aasy was a hugely promising horse before injury intervened. However, having won his latest two starts, the William Haggas-trained six-year-old is returning to something like his best form.

Three-year-olds have traditionally dominated this and ADELAIDE RIVER, second in the Irish Derby and Grand Prix de Paris at Longchamp the last twice, can get an overdue change of luck and come out on top for Aidan O'Brien. The quirky Al Aasy has been in good order over ten furlongs and has every chance if continuing in the same form back up in trip. White Birch, placed in the Dante and the Derby, is also a player.

Despite having failed to add to his score since a debut win at Dundalk ADELAIDE RIVER has the credentials to win at this level

16:30 Leopardstown Group 3 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:35 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (11/1 -100%) Brasil Power	11 11/1(-100%)	(1) Brasil Power 11/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in May. Easy-to-back 22/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Chester (7f, good) 71 days ago. Visor on 1st time and has a wide draw to contend with. Not much has gone to plan since his win off this mark in May, but he might bounce back.
2	7 2nd (7) (3.5/1 -17%) Rich Rhythm	3.5 3.5/1(-17%)	(7) Rich Rhythm 3.5/1, 7/2, shaped well when second of 11 in handicap at Newbury (6f, good to firm) 74 days ago, done no favours in ending up a little isolated in the centre of the track late on. 2 lb higher here but back up in trip, he's expected to be bang there. Denied clear run when fourth over C&D in June and went close over 6f on turf next time.
3	3 3rd (3) (6.5/1 +35%) Granary Queen	6.5 6.5/1(+35%)	(3) Granary Queen 6.5/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 10/1, ran well when fifth of 13 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 15 days ago, faring best of those held up. Consistent on AW and turf since the spring; probably won't be far away.
4	8 4th (8) (5/1 +44%) Strike	5 5/1(+44%)	(8) Strike 5/1, Wasn't seen to best effect when sixth of 15 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good, 15/2) 3 weeks ago, short of room inside final 1f. Back on the all-weather and fancied to go close. In good form on turf lately and this C&D suits but others look better handicapped.
5th	5 5th (5) (4/1 +53%) Satin Snake	4 4/1(+53%)	(5) Satin Snake 4/1, 3-time C&D winner. Belatedly proved himself as good on turf as all-weather when second of 12 in handicap at Ripon (8f, good, 20/1) 11 days ago, finishing well. Leading claims. Went close on turf recently and is sure to be suited by the return to this track.
6th	2 6th (2) (25/1 -355%) Mighty Power	25 25/1(-355%)	(2) Mighty Power 25/1, Produced his best turf effort in more than 2 years when second of 12 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, good, 12/1) 8 days ago. Back up in trip/on all-weather and not without each-way hope. Ran well off lower turf mark last week and now switches back to the AW on a workable mark.
7th	12 7th (12) (80/1 -60%) La Rav	80 80/1(-60%)	(12) La Rav 80/1, Last of 7 in handicap at Epsom (7f, good, 40/1) 12 days ago, hanging left 2f out. Has a bit to prove all of a sudden. Placed over 1m here in February but not in same form since returning from a break.
8th	13 8th (13) (22/1 +0%) Got No Dollars	22 22/1(+0%)	(13) Got No Dollars 22/1, C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 10/1, excuses when ninth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 16 days ago, trapped wide from worst of draw. Well berthed this time, so he could have a say in proceedings. Ran okay in small-field turf race two starts ago but not firing on all cylinders lately.
9th	4 9th (4) (8.5/1 +39%) Verona Star	8.5 8.5/1(+39%)	(4) Verona Star 8.5/1, Lightly-raced winner. 9/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, bit below form ninth of 16 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 3 weeks ago, leading until over 1f out. Makes polytrack debut. Tongue strap on 1st time. Safely held in three turf handicaps this summer but may fare better back on an AW surface.
10th	9 10th (9) (7.5/1 +46%) Dakota Power	7.5 7.5/1(+46%)	(9) Dakota Power 7.5/1, Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap (10/1) at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) 4 weeks ago. More needed. Dropped another 3lb since last month's respectable Lingfield fourth; each-way claims.
11th	10 11th (10) (20/1 -67%) Adela Of Champagne	20 20/1(-67%)	(10) Adela Of Champagne 20/1, C&D winner in June. Easy-to-back 9/2, not in same form when sixth of 9 in handicap at this C&D 17 days ago, reverting to looking awkward. Drawn wide and others make more appeal. Made all to open account over C&D in June; held since, though, and drawn wide today.
12th	11 12th (11) (33/1 -106%) Blue Flame	33 33/1(-106%)	(11) Blue Flame 33/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 100/1, last of 15 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good) 3 weeks ago. Best watched. Last in two 6f turf races last month but 7f on the AW is much more his bag.
13th	6 13th (6) (20/1 -167%) Many A Year	20 20/1(-167%)	(6) Many A Year 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 5/1, improved again behind one who is also going the right way when second of 6 in maiden at Ffos Las (6f, soft) 24 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Second twice over 6f on turf this summer; back up in trip for handicap/AW debut.

LTO Selection:

The lightly-raced RICH RHYTHM finished strongly to almost defy a poor draw over 6f at Newbury when last seen in June and, providing he's fully tuned up for this, he could take a lot of beating off a mark which remains exploitable. Many A Year has demonstrated a few quirks in his brief career to date but an opening mark of 74 looks on the lenient side, while Granary Queen has placed on no fewer than 11 occasions since last getting her head in front.

Plenty in with a shout but preference is for RICH RHYTHM, who bumped into one completing a 4-timer at Newbury back in June and Ralph Beckett's 4-y-o is fancied to go one better back up to 7f after a short break. Having been given a chance by the assessor, Satin Snake ran well when runner-up at Ripon recently, so he's put forward as the main danger, with Strike and Brasil Power another couple worth considering.

After a good effort in defeat on turf 11 days ago, SATIN SNAKE now returns to the scene of his three C&D wins during the winter.

16:35 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:45 Haydock Listed (Class 1) 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (2.75/1 +8%) Al Musmak	2.75 2.75/1(+8%)	(1) Al Musmak 2.75/1, Did well to catch an experienced rival to make a successful start at Ascot in July and built on that promise when second in listed event there (7f) last time. Will stay 1m and open to further improvement. Both runs over 7f at Ascot, winning on debut then second in Listed; leading claims.
2	3 2nd (3) (1.5/1 +0%) Macduff	1.5 1.5/1(+0%)	(3) Macduff 1.5/1, Sea The Stars colt who overcame inexperience to make a winning start in 7f maiden at Newmarket 29 days ago, quickening to lead close home. Type to make above-average improvement. Looked good prospect when overcoming greenness to win on debut; potential for lot better.
3	5 3rd (5) (3/1 +25%) Remaadd	3 3/1(+25%)	(5) Remaadd 3/1, Confirmed debut promise in spades when winning 8-runner maiden at Goodwood (8f, soft) 13 days ago, plenty in hand. Will go on improving. Built on 7f course debut second when winning easily at Goodwood (1m); capable of better.
4	4 4th (4) (6.5/1 -18%) Portland	6.5 6.5/1(-18%)	(4) Portland 6.5/1, Showed improved form to get off the mark on nursery debut at Galway in August and ran at least as well in defeat when third of 5 in Futurity Stakes at the Curragh (7f, good to soft) 3 weeks ago. Should stay 1m. Useful sort who was third in 7f Group 2 at the Curragh latest; 1m should suit; thereabouts.
5th	6 5th (6) (50/1 -52%) Marcella	50 50/1(-52%)	(6) Marcella 50/1, Left debut form well behind to win 5-runner minor event (18/1) at Chester (7f, heavy) 34 days ago, suited by longer trip. This demands plenty more, though. Left debut well behind when winning over 7f on soft at Chester; fair bit more required.
6th	2 6th (2) (22/1 -120%) Hot Fuss	22 22/1(-120%)	(2) Hot Fuss 22/1, Capitalised on return to calmer waters when successful in a Salisbury novice (7f) in July and ran about as well as could be expected back up in grade in the Acomb Stakes at York subsequently. Quite useful but limitations have already seemingly been exposed.

LTO Selection:

AL MUSMAK found only the impressive Rosallion too strong in the Pat Eddery Stakes at Ascot in late-July and the Night Of Thunder colt could gain compensation with a similar performance. Macduff overcame greenness when winning on his debut at Newmarket last month and could emerge as the chief threat to the selection, with improvement looking likely. Remaadd and Portland have shown enough to suggest that they can have a say in proceedings too.

MACDUFF got the idea just in the nick of time on his Newmarket debut and is expected to leave the bare form well behind now stepping up in grade, so is narrowly preferred to Al Musmak, who posted an excellent effort at this level at Ascot in July, which is supported by the timefigure. Remaadd got off the mark with loads in hand at Goodwood recently and can't be taken lightly, either.

The best form is AL MUSMAK's Ascot Listed second so he gets the nod with further progress a distinct possibility.

16:45 Haydock Listed (Class 1) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:50 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (4.5/1 +10%) Steel Wave	4.5 4.5/1(+10%)	(1) Steel Wave 4.5/1, Has never been one for maximum faith but he has landed a brace of C&D handicaps this term. Anchored by revised mark at Bangor and others look better treated but he can't be dismissed around here. Sprightly veteran who has already won twice over C&D this season.
2	6 2nd (6) (4/1 +43%) O'faolains Lad	4 4/1(+43%)	(6) O'faolains Lad 4/1, Got back on track after a wind-op when second of 5 in handicap chase at Newton Abbot in July. Looked very hard work back there next time but much more like it when second over 27.5f here a fortnight ago. May find things happening too quickly over this trip. Ran well over 3m3f here recently but has mixed record this year and others appeal more.
3	3 3rd (3) (3.33/1 +39%) Glengeever	3.33 3.33/1(+39%)	(3) Glengeever 3.33/1, Point winner/dual winner over hurdles who was runner-up on first 2 starts in handicap chases. In danger of going the wrong way over the larger obstacles, though. Seemed to throw victory away at Hexham in June, and a dip in form has followed.
4	5 4th (5) (12/1 -20%) Joly Maker	12 12/1(-20%)	(5) Joly Maker 12/1, Scored over 19.4f here in April. Bit underwhelming since but is at least now back to his last winning mark. Course winner in April, after a break, but subsequent form is very uninspiring.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (1.5/1 +8%) Motion In Limine	1.5 1.5/1(+8%)	(2) Motion In Limine 1.5/1, Registered first success for present yard in 3m handicap hurdle at Southwell last summer. Folded next 3 starts but stopped the slide when third at Perth and made a good first fist of chasing (given his record in points) when second at Cartmel a fortnight ago. Bold bid likely. Ran big race when second on recent chasing debut and gets another chance off the same mark.

LTO Selection:

MOTION IN LIMINE found only a well-treated rival too strong at Cartmel a fortnight ago and compensation could await off the same mark. Three-time C&D winner Steel Wave always demands respect here and may emerge as the chief threat, despite the veteran's current rating appearing on the high side. O'Faolains Lad would make more appeal over further, but at least he arrives in good heart and he is worth a second look.

MOTION IN LIMINE took well to chasing at Cartmel a fortnight ago given his uninspiring record in points and this looks a good opportunity. Steel Wave isn't well treated at present but his good record over C&D may see him fill a place.

After looking the most likely winner for a long way on his recent chasing debut, MOTION IN LIMINE (nap) can gain compensation here.

16:50 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:55 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (3.5/1 +13%) Dark Trooper	3.5 3.5/1(+13%)	(1) Dark Trooper 3.5/1, Thriving son of Dark Angel who arrives on a four-timer having comfortably seen off Russet Gold over C&D last time. Even more to come and he makes plenty of appeal. Completed hat-trick over C&D last month; 8lb rise looks fully justified.
2	9 2nd (9) (16/1 +52%) Redemption Time	16 16/1(+52%)	(9) Redemption Time 16/1, Juvenile winner who run well in competitive 3-y-o York handicaps both starts prior to a blip at Newmarket 58 days ago. Could return to form back from a break. Ran poorly at Newmarket last time and needs to bounce back after two months off.
3	11 3rd (11) (10/1 +29%) Bussento	10 10/1(+29%)	(11) Bussento 10/1, Fairly useful gelding who was back on track when readily landing the odds in a Bath maiden a month ago. Needs more if he's to defy current mark, though. Won Bath maiden last month; could be unexposed as a sprinter; needs serious consideration.
4	5 4th (5) (22/1 -10%) Another Investment	22 22/1(-10%)	(5) Another Investment 22/1, Took a big jump forward when winning 16-runner handicap at York (good to firm) by 5 lengths in June and was back on track when fourth at Newmarket 28 days ago. Others look better treated, however. Has found revised mark beyond him twice since clearcut win at York in June.
5th	12 5th (12) (4/1 -14%) Reminder	4 4/1(-14%)	(12) Reminder 4/1, Promising individual who upped her game again to land a handicap at Windsor a fortnight ago. Going away at the finish there and bred to go on progressing, so very much one to consider. Well bred and progressive; winning start in handicaps at Windsor; could be the one to beat.
6th	8 6th (8) (20/1 -43%) Blind Beggar	20 20/1(-43%)	(8) Blind Beggar 20/1, Career best when winning 16-runner handicap (17/2) at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) 29 days ago, battling well. Has held his form well since joining this stable and should give another good account of himself. In fine form, winning in a big field at Thirsk last month; another bold bid is expected.
7th	4 7th (4) (3/1 +63%) Russet Gold	3 3/1(+63%)	(4) Russet Gold 3/1, Left reappearance effort in his wake when landing 7-runner Redcar handicap (5f) in June. Solid efforts both starts since, only denied by Dark Trooper over C&D last time. Shouldn't be dismissed. Second to Dark Trooper over C&D; in the mix but will need another personal best to win.
8th	13 8th (13) (40/1 -21%) Kuwait City	40 40/1(-21%)	(13) Kuwait City 40/1, Landed a competitive 3-y-o handicap at the Dante meeting at York (5f, good to firm) in May but hasn't really fired since. Seems to have gone off the boil and has stamina concerns over this stiff 6f.
9th	10 9th (10) (14/1 -75%) Capote's Dream	14 14/1(-75%)	(10) Capote's Dream 14/1, First win for a while having dropped in the weights when taking 6f Windsor handicap in August. Backed it up with another solid showing and can't be discounted in current mood. Back in excellent heart, following Windsor win with Goodwood second; in the mix once more.
10th	6 10th (6) (8.5/1 +47%) Bresson	8.5 8.5/1(+47%)	(6) Bresson 8.5/1, Useful juvenile at up to 7f. Shaped as if retaining all his ability when 4 lengths fifth of 13 in 7f Goodwood handicap on reappearance. Tame run at Windsor subsequently and off another 3 months since. Cheekpieces go back on. Choicely bred but he's beginning to look exposed; others have less to prove.
11th	2 11th (2) (9/1 -157%) Willem Twee	9 9/1(-157%)	(2) Willem Twee 9/1, Useful sprinter last term, winning twice over 6f at Doncaster and running a cracker in good minor event at Kempton when last seen. Gelded since and, while he's been off 11 months, there's potential for better. Unexposed 4yo, first past post three times last summer; retains potential after gelding op.

LTO Selection:

Dark Trooper is likely to prove popular in his quest to land a four-timer, but the three-year-old may be worth taking on now 8lb higher than for last month's C&D success. Russet Gold finished just over two lengths behind him in second and merits consideration now 6lb better off. Nevertheless, REMINDER won a shade cosily on her handicap debut at Windsor a fortnight ago and Andrew Balding's filly is fancied to overcome a 4lb rise in the ratings.

DARK TROOPER is in a rich vein of form and had plenty to spare when scoring over C&D last time, so he's fancied to rack up his fourth win on the bounce at the possible expense of Reminder, who looks promising. Willem Twee is a big player if tuned up following a long absence.

The one to beat is REMINDER, whose dam won the Albany over C&D and whose form is on a steeply upward curve.

16:55 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Thirsk Handicap (Class 3) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (2.75/1 +66%) No Nay Nicki	2.75 2.75/1(+66%)	(5) No Nay Nicki 2.75/1, Fairly useful performer who was a good second at York in June and seemed stretched by the return to 1¼m there on most recent outing. Drops back in trip with cheekpieces on for the 1st time and can't be ruled out. On losing run but retains ability; conditions okay; cheekpieces could spark something.
2	6 2nd (6) (6.5/1 +46%) Alethiometer	6.5 6.5/1(+46%)	(6) Alethiometer 6.5/1, Resumed winning ways at Ayr (7.2f) in June and back to that sort of form when third at Redcar (8f, good to firm) in August. Turned in a rare poor effort when well beaten at Hamilton last time. Back down in trip. C&D winner; several good runs this year and trip perhaps excuses latest lesser display.
3	4 3rd (4) (2.5/1 +50%) Wind In Your Sails	2.5 2.5/1(+50%)	(4) Wind In Your Sails 2.5/1, Sea The Stars filly who showed improved form and a likeable attitude to boot when landing a 1m course novice in June. Had hopeless task from position on Chester handicap debut but had no real excuses when fourth at Newmarket last time. 1m winner here in June; not progressed in handicaps but still early days; drops in trip.
4	9 4th (9) (22/1 -38%) Platinum Girl	22 22/1(-38%)	(9) Platinum Girl 22/1, Successful at Carlisle in June but has run poorly last 2 starts. Two 7f wins in a lower grade this summer; needs to bounce back from two poor runs.
5th	3 5th (3) (5.5/1 -65%) Origintrail	5.5 5.5/1(-65%)	(3) Origintrail 5.5/1, Is threatening to come good soon, not getting the run of the green when second of 10 in 6f handicap at Ripon (good) 11 days ago, conceding first run. Remains one to be interested in. Banging at the door at Ripon the last twice; 7f and faster ground raise doubts today.
6th	7 6th (7) (8/1 -7%) Cori Glory	8 8/1(-7%)	(7) Cori Glory 8/1, Off the mark at Beverley in June and progressed again when runner-up on handicap debut at Carlisle in July. Underperformed without an obvious excuse back at former track last time, though. Disappointed on heavy ground last time but she'd been progressing nicely beforehand.
7th	1 7th (1) (8/1 -78%) Silent Words	8 8/1(-78%)	(1) Silent Words 8/1, Won sole start as a juvenile and acquitted herself well first 2 outings this term, including in York listed event. Disappointed at Ayr but wasted no time getting back to form when fourth of 13 on handicap debut at Goodwood (6f). Stamina to prove now upped further in trip. Raced only at sprint trips, not beaten far in strong Goodwood event latest; 7f an unknown.

LTO Selection:

A decent contest in which Silent Words and Origintrail, both solid in defeat recently, have to be of interest stepping up in trip, while Wild Side ran too bad to be true when bidding for a four-timer at Newmarket last time and shouldn't be written off. For all that, the improving ZAPPHIRE didn't look anything like the finished article when belying a lack of market confidence to win her handicap debut at Haydock last month and a 6lb rise may not be enough to prevent her going in again.

ORIGINTRIAL didn't get the rub of the green for a second start in a row when runner-up at Ripon 11 days ago, having repeatedly met trouble from 2f out, and is surely up to gaining compensation providing she gets the breaks. Zapphire got the better of a next-time-out winner at Haydock last month and seems highly likely to go well again, while a break is unlikely to have done Wild Side any harm.

Zapphire's Haydock win has been franked but WILD SIDE is taken to resume her progress after a break.

17:00 Thirsk Handicap (Class 3) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:05 Leopardstown Handicap 13f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	12 1st (12) (14/1 -27%) Satin	14 14/1(-27%)	(12) Satin 14/1, Two wins from 5 runs this year, latest victory at Killarney in July. Ran creditably after a rise in the weights when fifth of 10 in handicap at Ascot (12f, good, 9/1) 28 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. 6lb higher here than Killarney and a career best needed in first-time cheekpieces.
2	11 2nd (11) (4/1 +27%) Comfort Zone	4 4/1(+27%)	(11) Comfort Zone 4/1, Developed into useful hurdler in 2022/23, winning 7-runner Triumph Hurdle Trial (Finesse) at Cheltenham (16.8f, good to soft, 2/1) by ¾ length from Scriptwriter in January. On a tempting mark back on the Flat and ran well fresh last year. Major player. Not seen since January and difficult to know what to expect; market check is advisable.
3	10 3rd (10) (25/1 +0%) Burren Song	25 25/1(+0%)	(10) Burren Song 25/1, Three wins from 9 runs this year, completing hat-trick with success here (12f) in May. 16/1, soon back to form when sixth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f) 25 days ago. Can give another good account back up in distance. Didn't run badly at Dundalk last month but the handicapper might just have the upper hand.
4	16 4th (16) (18/1 +28%) No Niki No	18 18/1(+28%)	(16) No Niki No 18/1, Winner here (9f) in June. 9/1, shaped as if still in good form when sixth of 9 in handicap at the Curragh (12f, good to soft) 3 weeks ago. Faces a tough task in this contest, though. Consistent but her most recent effort over this trip unconvincing; others preferred.
5th	4 5th (4) (10/1 +0%) Dartan	10 10/1(+0%)	(4) Dartan 10/1, In first-time blinkers, completed quick-fire double (won on Flat the previous evening) when landing 15-runner handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (20.4f, good, 5/1) 10 days ago. Carries penalty but can go well again in his current form. Won on consecutive days at Bellewstown last week; could not be coming here in better form.
6th	8 6th (8) (6.5/1 -63%) Nusret	6.5 6.5/1(-63%)	(8) Nusret 6.5/1, Useful hurdler and transferred that improvement back to the level when winning 10-runner handicap at the Curragh (14f, good, 3/1) in June. On a workable mark based on his hurdles form, so he's not one to take lightly. Curragh winner; back to 1m4f will be fine and he is unlikely to be far away here.
7th	6 7th (6) (14/1 +0%) Golden Twilight	14 14/1(+0%)	(6) Golden Twilight 14/1, Five wins from 19 Flat runs. Without a win this season but again ran well when fourth of 14 in handicap (5/1) at Dundalk (10.7f) 25 days ago. Can give his running once more as he goes back up in trip. Tongue-tie and cheekpieces persevered with and every chance of getting into the frame.
8th	2 8th (2) (14/1 +0%) Ceallach	14 14/1(+0%)	(2) Ceallach 14/1, Improved performer at Dundalk in second half of 2022 and, after a further 12 weeks off, better than ever when second of 14 in handicap (11/2) at the same course (10.7f) 25 days ago. Still looking for his first win on turf as he goes up in trip. Back to 1m4f will suit and has to be a contender if able to transfer his AW form to turf.
9th	15 9th (15) (50/1 +24%) Bold Approach	50 50/1(+24%)	(15) Bold Approach 50/1, Course winner. Seventeen runs since last win in this sphere back in 2019. Run best excused when last of 18 in handicap at the Curragh (14f, good, 100/1) in May, struck into. Back with Jim Bolger. Poor effort in a Curragh handicap in May when last seen and makes little appeal.
10th	5 10th (5) (10/1 -33%) Etna Rosso	10 10/1(-33%)	(5) Etna Rosso 10/1, Successful at Limerick on debut and has improved since, having run of race when 4½ lengths fourth of 7 to Harbour Wind in listed race (14/1) at this course (14f, good) 16 days ago. Further step forward required as he makes handicap debut. Interesting in his first handicap; the likely strong gallop should suit; could be a factor.
11th	14 11th (14) (25/1 +24%) Nibiru	25 25/1(+24%)	(14) Nibiru 25/1, After a poor effort over hurdles at Galway in August, wasn't disgraced back on the level when sixth of 9 in handicap at Naas (10.5f, good to soft, 12/1) 13 days ago. Others preferred as he goes back up in trip. Better effort in a Naas handicap last time but plenty more needed here; 2lb wrong.
12th	3 12th (3) (25/1 -25%) Enfranchise	25 25/1(-25%)	(3) Enfranchise 25/1, Six wins from 20 Flat runs, with latest success at Down Royal in June. After a win over hurdles, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap (10/1) at Naas (10.5f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Needs to find more upped in distance. Won over this trip for the Johnstons and one of a number in the race with each-way claims.
13th	13 13th (13) (3.5/1 +65%) Merlin Giant	3.5 3.5/1(+65%)	(13) Merlin Giant 3.5/1, Progressed into a useful hurdler last year and won maiden on Flat at Down Royal (12.8f, 8/11) in June. Shaped better than result in Galway Hurdle on his latest outing, making a couple of late errors, and he's an interesting contender making his handicap debut on the level. Well below his best in the Galway Hurdle but potentially well-handicapped back to the Flat.
14th	1 14th (1) (5.5/1 +31%) Jackfinbar	5.5 5.5/1(+31%)	(1) Jackfinbar 5.5/1, On second start for current trainer, ran up to best when fourth in handicap at Galway in August. However, below form when twelfth of 22 in Ebor at York (13.8f, good to firm, 8/1) 2 weeks ago. No surprise to see him get back on track with Dettori on board. Raced a bit keenly in the Ebor last time; giving away plenty of weight here but respected.

LTO Selection:

The Joseph O'Brien-trained COMFORT ZONE catches the eye on his return to the Flat. A three-time winner over hurdles last winter, the JP McManus-owned gelding looks favourably treated off a mark of 86 in this discipline. On his most recent run on the level, the son of Churchill made significant late ground when third in the October Handicap at this course. Satin had looked a real improver for Jessica Harrington prior to slightly disappointing at Ascot last time. Perhaps the application of first-time cheekpieces will bring about a revival. Nusret boasts a similar profile to his stablemate Comfort Zone. A Grade 2 winner at Kempton in February, he made a winning reappearance at the Curragh in a race that has worked out well subsequently.

COMFORT ZONE developed into a useful hurdler last season, winning the Triumph Hurdle Trial at Cheltenham on his latest outing in January, and he's open to further improvement making only his second handicap start on the Flat. The 4-y-o is taken to see off the challenge of stablemate Nusret, while Merlin Giant and Jackfinbar are others who also merit consideration.

The one to be on be MERLIN GIANT, not seen since disappointing in the Galway Hurdle but could be well handicapped

17:05 Leopardstown Handicap 13f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:10 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (11/1 +8%) Recuerdame	11 11/1(+8%)	(4) Recuerdame 11/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Lingfield in March. Tenth of 14 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 20/1), needing stronger gallop. Not discounted back from a break here off a reduced mark. Conditions no problem and capable at this level provided they don't crawl early.
2	2 2nd (2) (3.33/1 -21%) Diamondsinthesand	3.33 3.33/1(-21%)	(2) Diamondsinthesand 3.33/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. 2/1, respectable fourth of 13 in handicap at Chepstow (7.1f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Shortlist material. Exposed 16-race maiden; worth a crack at 1m and more likely to run his race than many.
3	6 3rd (6) (4/1 +0%) Cheese The One	4 4/1(+0%)	(6) Cheese The One 4/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in August. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 11/2) 7 days ago. Enters calculations. 7f winner last month and also ran well last week; stamina for 1m the query.
4	1 4th (1) (2.25/1 +72%) Lunar Space	2.25 2.25/1(+72%)	(1) Lunar Space 2.25/1, One win from 27 Flat runs. Nineteen runs since last win in 2021. 16/1, seventh of 12 in handicap at Chepstow (8.1f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Chance on old form but clearly needs to bounce back. Tumbled down weights without really looking like capitalising; risky despite drop in grade.
5th	10 5th (10) (12/1 +64%) Angel De Luz	12 12/1(+64%)	(10) Angel De Luz 12/1, Last of 8 in handicap (11/2) at Lingfield (9f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Makes polytrack debut and blinkers back on. May again prove vulnerable. Poor form in ten turf starts; switch to AW needs to have a dramatic effect.
6th	9 6th (9) (9/1 -157%) Lady Chapel	9 9/1(-157%)	(9) Lady Chapel 9/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 12 in minor event at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 125/1) when last seen in June. Possible that she'll be seen in a better light now upped in trip for this handicap debut and one to note in the betting. Poor form over 6f but some promise on 2nd run; likely improver up to 1m now handicapping.
7th	5 7th (5) (10/1 +17%) Star For A Day	10 10/1(+17%)	(5) Star For A Day 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap (10/1) at Yarmouth (10.1f, good) 39 days ago. Back down in trip after wind op and step forward needed. Needs improvement for the return to 1m/AW but it's not out of the question.
8th	8 8th (8) (50/1 +0%) Boasted	50 50/1(+0%)	(8) Boasted 50/1, Seventh of 11 in minor event (66/1) at Chelmsford City (7f). Off 6 months and she looks up against it. Poor form for current stable; too much to prove for comfort.
9th	7 9th (7) (18/1 +28%) Private Bryan	18 18/1(+28%)	(7) Private Bryan 18/1, 18/1, creditable sixth of 12 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good) 26 days ago. Others make more appeal for win purposes. Placed for first time when a front-running 3rd at Ffos Las in July; opposable on balance.

LTO Selection:

CHEESE THE ONE has long shaped as though a step back up to a mile would suit and she gets that opportunity now, having failed to land the double over shorter at Wolverhampton last week. Diamondsinthesand may still be winless after 16 starts, but he has shown up well since joining new connections, while course winner Agapanther is another with the form to get involved.

None of these look especially solid and handicap debutante LADY CHAPEL is worth chancing. She hasn't shown a great deal in three starts over 6f but this stiffer test could be just what she needs. Diamondsinthesand is still searching for his first taste of success but, judged on recent evidence, he should buck that trend soon enough. Agapanther and Recuerdame are others to consider.

Recuerdame is dangerous at this level but LADY CHAPEL looks a likely improver now upped in trip for her handicap debut.

17:10 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:15 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (2.25/1 +44%) Pearl Eye	2.25 2.25/1(+44%)	(5) Pearl Eye 2.25/1, Won twice here this season and recorded third success of campaign at Beverley 2 weeks ago, all out. Most likeable type who will continue to give a good account. Dual C&D winner this summer; went in again at Beverley latest; should go well again.
2	1 2nd (1) (14/1 -100%) Zozimus	14 14/1(-100%)	(1) Zozimus 14/1, Useful at best in Ireland. Not at that level so far this year for current connections having missed the whole of 2022, but best effort of the season off reduced mark when second at Beverley last week, unlucky not to finish closer after meeting trouble. One to bear in mind. Caught eye when second at Beverley last weekend as he didn't get in clear until late on.
3	12 3rd (12) (3.5/1 +0%) King's Code	3.5 3.5/1(+0%)	(12) King's Code 3.5/1, Did well to score having conceded first run in first-time cheekpieces at Bath (1m) in June and steady gallop didn't play to his strengths when mid-field at Wolverhampton. Changed yards/gelded after and resumed winning ways at Newbury 11 days ago, coming from last. Can go well again. Winning start for new yard when getting up on line at Newbury (7f) recently; respected.
4	3 4th (3) (6/1 +0%) Tele Red	6 6/1(+0%)	(3) Tele Red 6/1, In top form this summer, scoring over C&D before following up at York. Good placed efforts at Pontefract/Ripon since and another bold show likely. Arrives in form, including a C&D win in July; should go well again.
5th	6 5th (6) (25/1 +11%) Garden Oasis	25 25/1(+11%)	(6) Garden Oasis 25/1, Winner at Ayr in June but has matched that form just once in a handful of runs since. Dipped below winning mark at least. On good mark but hard to be confident he's in good enough form to capitalise.
6th	8 6th (8) (4/1 +43%) Jumeirah King	4 4/1(+43%)	(8) Jumeirah King 4/1, Fairly useful form when placed 3 times at up to 1¼m in France. Much better for yard debut when second of 5 in handicap (8/1) at Ayr (10f, good) 33 days ago and may do better still. Travelled strongly when second on 1m2f handicap debut; drop to 1m could suit; interesting.
7th	7 7th (7) (11/1 -38%) Princess Niyla	11 11/1(-38%)	(7) Princess Niyla 11/1, Confirmed debut promise at second attempt when making winning return from 7 months off in a Chester novice (7.6f) in July. Good second of 5 in handicap at Goodwood (8f, good) 15 days ago despite never looking comfortable on the track. Can do better again. Low-mileage 3yo who was 4l second in 1m Goodwood handicap latest; may do better still.
8th	11 8th (11) (150/1 -127%) Berkshire Phantom	150 150/1(-127%)	(11) Berkshire Phantom 150/1, Fairly useful winner for Andrew Balding but well held all 3 starts for this yard. Well treated on best for Andrew Balding but has struggled for this yard.
9th	10 9th (10) (33/1 -200%) Royal Musketeer	33 33/1(-200%)	(10) Royal Musketeer 33/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022 and found run of good form coming to a halt when remote third of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good) 50 days ago. Freshened up since a below-form third in July and is now 6lb below last winning mark.
10th	13 10th (13) (12/1 +14%) War Chant	12 12/1(+14%)	(13) War Chant 12/1, Thriving sort who completed hat-trick in ready fashion at Bath (1m). Winning run ended in tame fashion off inflated mark at Salisbury since, however. Headgear on. Racked up a 1m hat-trick in June but run of good form came to halt latest; headgear added.
11th	4 11th (4) (33/1 +18%) Pub Crawl	33 33/1(+18%)	(4) Pub Crawl 33/1, Remains a maiden but largely consistent and was unlucky not to finish closer third of 5 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 15/8) when last seen 11 months ago (sold from Michael Bell 57,000 gns after). Significantly down in trip. Tongue strap on for 1st time. This a belated return for new yard and best watched down in trip with tongue-tie on.
12th	2 12th (2) (80/1 -60%) Baileysgutfeeling	80 80/1(-60%)	(2) Baileysgutfeeling 80/1, Won a Leicester seller in June (final start for Kevin Philippart de Foy). Mixed record since, respectable fifth of 7 in handicap at Chepstow (7.1f, good, 16/1) 12 days ago. Mark on the fall but he's hard to fancy on recent efforts.

LTO Selection:

Pearl Eye regained the winning thread when triumphant at Beverley last time and a 2lb rise unlikely to prevent another bold bid. However, ZOZIMUS looked an unlucky loser at that same venue last Saturday when repeatedly denied a clear passage late on. The five-year-old has also been nudged up 2lb in the ratings, but he looks to have more in the locker and a first success of the season could be on the cards. The in-form Tele Red and King's Code are others to note.

KING'S CODE took his form to another level when making a winning start for this yard at Newbury 11 days ago and the manner of victory suggests he's still on a nice mark up only 3 lb. Fellow 3-y-o Pearl Eye is proving most likeable so rates a big threat, with the thriving Tele Red the pick of the older horses.

The way that JUMEIRAH KING travelled over 1m2f last time suggests this drop to 1m could suit and he earns the vote.

17:15 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:20 Stratford NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (0.44/1 -10%) Aughafatten	0.44 0.44/1(-10%)	(1) Aughafatten 0.44/1, Point winner who made the ideal start under Rules when staying on well to land a 7-runner bumper at Perth last month. Should be up to defying a penalty. Began rules career with clear win at Perth last month; probably sets fairly good standard.
2	3 2nd (3) (2/1 +50%) Professor Higgins	2 2/1(+50%)	(3) Professor Higgins 2/1, Out of a winning chaser and showed something to work on when third in a bumper at Worcester a couple of months ago. Has left Nicky Henderson since but still open to improvement. Just a respectable third of five on debut in July; sold out of Nicky Henderson's for £15k.
3	4 3rd (4) (22/1 +56%) Quechua	22 22/1(+56%)	(4) Quechua 22/1, Little impact in point bumper and C&D event. Ran okay in a point bumper in May but soundly beaten over C&D on recent rules debut.

LTO Selection:

AUGHAFATTEN made a perfect start to life under Rules when scoring in a bumper at Perth and appears to have been found a great opportunity to complete a brace. Professor Higgins wasn't disgraced on his third-placed debut at Worcester and may give the selection most to think about now in the care of Gary Hanmer, although newcomer Pic The Power, whose yard had a winner in a NH Flat race here last season, isn't without hope.

Point winner AUGHAFATTEN made a successful switch to Rules when scoring at Perth last month and he's been found a good opportunity to defy a penalty. Professor Higgins is the obvious danger on form and Pic The Power strikes as an interesting newcomer.

This ought to be straightforward for AUGHAFATTEN, who won what looked a much stronger bumper than this at Perth last month.

17:20 Stratford NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:25 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (2.5/1 +9%) Prince Ali	2.5 2.5/1(+9%)	(6) Prince Ali 2.5/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. 6/4, creditable second of 12 in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Went very close in amateur events here the last twice; his turn looks near.
2	4 2nd (4) (2/1 +67%) Oh Herberts Reign	2 2/1(+67%)	(4) Oh Herberts Reign 2/1, Twenty one runs since last win in 2021. 11/2, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good) 22 days ago. Lurks on a very dangerous mark if he can bounce back. On a reduced mark and drops to Class 6 for the first time; not dismissed.
3	2 3rd (2) (18/1 -64%) Harbour Vision	18 18/1(-64%)	(2) Harbour Vision 18/1, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 7/2, last of 8 in handicap at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm). Off 100 days. Back up in trip and he's well weighted these days. Has a fighting chance if he's in top form; second in this race last year.
4	1 4th (1) (8.5/1 -6%) Ellade	8.5 8.5/1(-6%)	(1) Ellade 8.5/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Bath (8f, good to soft, 12/1) 21 days ago, never nearer. Not taken lightly with this probably the easiest handicap she's ever contested. Drops in class off 15lb below her last winning mark; possibilities.
5th	3 5th (3) (5/1 -25%) Snooze Lane	5 5/1(-25%)	(3) Snooze Lane 5/1, C&D winner in November and picked up where he left off when successful here in March. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (7/1) 36 days ago and he seems sure to go well. Solid fourth over C&D last month in a race that's working out well; strong claims.
6th	5 6th (5) (12/1 -140%) Mudlahhim	12 12/1(-140%)	(5) Mudlahhim 12/1, Course winner. Latest win here in July. Good second of 10 in handicap (9/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 12 days ago. Back up in trip and he's going through a good spell. Has done his winning over 7f; may prove vulnerable back up in distance.
7th	8 7th (8) (18/1 +45%) Kingwell	18 18/1(+45%)	(8) Kingwell 18/1, C&D winner. 28/1, last of 8 in handicap at Leicester (7f, good to firm) 27 days ago. Back up in trip. Cheekpieces on first time. Won over C&D in February but far from consistent otherwise of late.
8th	7 8th (7) (20/1 -233%) Dark Company	20 20/1(-233%)	(7) Dark Company 20/1, Untrustworthy individual. Latest win at Lingfield in July. First run since leaving Charlie Johnston when fifth of 8 in handicap (6/4) at Lingfield (10f, heavy) 35 days ago, slowly away. This drop back in distance looks a negative on second run for new yard.
9th	9 9th (9) (33/1 +34%) Broomy Law	33 33/1(+34%)	(9) Broomy Law 33/1, Remains a maiden after 23 Flat runs. 40/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (7f, good) 13 days ago. Back up in trip. Longstanding maiden who has weak claims on recent form.

LTO Selection:

PRINCE ALI has been unlucky to fill the runner-up spot the last twice, including over C&D on his latest outing, for which he was raised 2lb. The five-year-old looks to have the best form on offer and should be tough to beat. The main danger might be Mudlahhim, who has run well over 7f on each of his last three outings and could get in contention off the same rating as when runner-up at Southwell. Of the remainder, Oh Herberts Reign makes the most appeal after his fifth at Newmarket.

A lot of these find winning difficult but SNOOZE LANE is a pretty low-mileage 4-y-o who has gained both victories at this level so he just about gets the nod. Mudlahhim has been in good order for a while now, with the Hannon pair Oh Herberts Reign and Ellade both very well handicapped these days if they can spark back to life.

On the back of a solid effort here last month, SNOOZE LANE (nap) may well be the answer. Prince Ali is second choice.

17:25 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 5f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
8	8 (8) (25/1 -14%) Mine's A Double	25 25/1(-14%)	(8) Mine's A Double 25/1, Unbeaten in 3 starts as a 3-y-o, signing that campaign off with a narrow success over this C&D. However, he was disappointing in a handful of appearances last season and probably best watched starting out for new yard here following 14 months off (has been gelded). 2022 was barren but he'd been progressive and won this race the previous year; new stable.
1	9 1st (9) (5.5/1 +0%) Call Me Ginger	5.5 5.5/1(+0%)	(9) Call Me Ginger 5.5/1, Won 3 times last year, notably the Portland at Doncaster, and opened his 2023 account when getting on top in the shadow of the post at Chester (5.5f, good to soft) last weekend. Remains on a good mark up 4 lb and he's a major player. Led late to win at Chester last week; goes well at Ascot; major player off 4lb higher.
2	4 2nd (4) (28/1 -75%) Mountain Peak	28 28/1(-75%)	(4) Mountain Peak 28/1, Yet to fire this season but he has scored 3 times over this C&D, most recently a valuable handicap off a 12 lb higher mark last summer. Needs to bounce back but will be a big threat if able to do so. Won this race in 2018; has optimum conditions but this year's efforts have promised little.
3	14 3rd (14) (16/1 +0%) Woolhampton	16 16/1(+0%)	(14) Woolhampton 16/1, 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 over this C&D in July. However, below par both subsequent starts and others look stronger. Won a C&D fillies' race in July; will need improvement to go in again against the geldings.
4	12 4th (12) (4.5/1 +63%) Swayze	4.5 4.5/1(+63%)	(12) Swayze 4.5/1, Winner of sprint handicaps at Newcastle and Haydock earlier this season. Wasn't disgraced in a competitive heat at Newcastle and now 2 lb lower but one or two of these make appeal for win purposes all the same. Impressive at Haydock in May but hasn't repeated the form.
5th	1 5th (1) (14/1 -75%) Existent	14 14/1(-75%)	(1) Existent 14/1, Often highly-tried since scoring twice on the AW in 2022. Some decent efforts since returned to handicap company, particularly when runner-up at Goodwood (5f, good) on penultimate start, but he was (not for the first time) slow off the blocks when below par over this C&D last time. Only sixth over C&D last time; none too consistent; others have more obvious claims.
6th	7 6th (7) (5.5/1 +21%) Haymaker	5.5 5.5/1(+21%)	(7) Haymaker 5.5/1, Progressive 4-y-o who confirmed the promise of his reappearance third on heavy at Newbury when scoring at Windsor (6f, good to soft) in May. Best to draw a line through his latest effort and he's one to consider. Has had excuses since Windsor win; drop back to 5f looks an interesting move; key player.
7th	6 7th (6) (3.5/1 +61%) Bedford Flyer	3.5 3.5/1(+61%)	(6) Bedford Flyer 3.5/1, Bounced back following a couple of low-key efforts when runner-up off a 1 lb higher mark at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) 3 weeks ago. Went close on latest visit here back in 2021 and he has to enter calculations. Clear signs of return to form last time; well treated on best efforts; leading candidate.
8th	10 8th (10) (18/1 -157%) Spring Bloom	18 18/1(-157%)	(10) Spring Bloom 18/1, Resumed winning ways at Newmarket (5f, good) in May and promising to come good again of late, finding only a well-treated rival too strong at Sandown last weekend. 1 lb lower here and should make his presence felt. Continued solid run of form with second at Sandown; should be in the thick of things again.
9th	5 9th (5) (12/1 -50%) Navello	12 12/1(-50%)	(5) Navello 12/1, Returned to form with cheekpieces reapplied when landing 20-runner Epsom Dash (5f, good to firm) in June. However, his subsequent effort at Goodwood was pretty tame, even allowing for the fact that he had the worst of the draw. Won the Dash at Epsom on Derby day; poorly drawn next time; may well bounce back.
10th	13 10th (13) (9/1 -50%) Above	9 9/1(-50%)	(13) Above 9/1, Snapped a losing run when making a winning start for this yard at Newmarket (5f, good) a fortnight ago. Remains very competitively handicapped up 4 lb and he has to be high on any shortlist. Well suited by drop to 5f when scoring at Newmarket two weeks ago; could follow up.
11th	2 11th (2) (18/1 +36%) Acklam Express	18 18/1(+36%)	(2) Acklam Express 18/1, Pretty useful at 2 yrs (listed winner) but arrives here on a long losing run and efforts so far this year do little to suggest that he's about to turn things around. Seems on the downgrade and difficult to recommend despite a plunging mark.
12th	11 12th (11) (33/1 +0%) Dynamic Force	33 33/1(+0%)	(11) Dynamic Force 33/1, Bagged a couple of handicaps for this yard in 2022 but bit to prove following a low-key campaign for Taleb Ali in Bahrain. 0-6 in Bahrain but successful in July 2022 on last British outing and returns to old yard.
13th	3 13th (3) (20/1 -25%) Fernando Rah	20 20/1(-25%)	(3) Fernando Rah 20/1, Found only one too goo on reappearance at Wolverhampton in February but not in the same form on both subsequent starts, looking a tad rusty back on turf after 9 weeks off at Windsor (5f, good to soft) in June. Absent since and sports first-time cheekpieces here. Seen only sporadically in last 18 months; well held latest start; carries risks.

LTO Selection:

A very competitive heat sees a chance taken on CALL ME GINGER, who showed a likeable attitude when getting up on the line over an extended 5f at Chester last week. Jim Goldie's charge has been raised 4lb for that short-head success, but Amie Waugh's 5lb claim can help to carry that burden. The consistent Spring Bloom should also be thereabouts after a decent second over 5f at Sandown last time, while Dynamic Force is an interesting contender on his return to the UK.

CALL ME GINGER did well under the circumstances when getting up close home at Chester recently and he makes plenty of appeal in his follow-up bid off a 4 lb higher mark. Next on the list is Above, who also resumed winning ways last time and remains on an attractive mark for his new yard. Bedford Flyer and Spring Bloom should both be on the premises, too.

Dropping back to 5f could be the catalyst for improvement from HAYMAKER and he gets the verdict ahead of Above.

17:30 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:35 Thirsk Handicap (Class 4) 12f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (9/1 -64%) Vaynor	9 9/1(-64%)	(3) Vaynor 9/1, Possibly found the race coming too soon when fifth of 7 in handicap at Newbury (12f, good to firm, 15/2) 74 days ago. Has to be taken seriously off an easing mark. Has been waiting for quick ground; back to his last winning mark; high on the list.
2	6 2nd (6) (6.5/1 +46%) Strawman	6.5 6.5/1(+46%)	(6) Strawman 6.5/1, Creditable third of 11 in handicap at Carlisle (11.2f, good, 11/1) 8 days ago, nearest finish. Can give a good account. Back to form when third of 11 at Carlisle last week; has claims.
3	4 3rd (4) (5/1 +44%) Furzig	5 5/1(+44%)	(4) Furzig 5/1, Course winner. Tenth of 11 in handicap (12/1) at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) 23 days ago, missing break. Chance if rediscovering old form. Beat only one home at Windsor last time and needs to put that behind him.
4	5 4th (5) (7/1 -75%) Knockbrex	7 7/1(-75%)	(5) Knockbrex 7/1, Winner at Pontefract in April. Fair third of 5 in handicap at Ayr (10f, heavy, 3/1) 40 days ago. Back up in trip. Heading back in the right direction recently. Sole 3yo; will need to improve on recent Ayr third but low mileage and it's possible.
5th	2 5th (2) (4.5/1 -35%) Wor Willie	4.5 4.5/1(-35%)	(2) Wor Willie 4.5/1, Course winner. Respectable third of 6 in handicap (9/4) at Pontefract (12f, good) 20 days ago so needs shortlisting. Has optimum conditions and twice a course winner but should have fared better last time.
6th	8 6th (8) (22/1 +12%) Ring Of Beara	22 22/1(+12%)	(8) Ring Of Beara 22/1, 33/1, possibly still needed the run when seventh of 11 in handicap at Epsom (12f, good) 12 days ago. No forlorn hope. No show on Flat this year; mark is tumbling but he needs to get back on track.
7th	7 7th (7) (7/1 +0%) Shake A Leg	7 7/1(+0%)	(7) Shake A Leg 7/1, 17/2, good third of 8 in handicap at Newmarket (12f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Now below last winning mark so very much one to consider. Last month's third at Newmarket was a clear step back in the right direction; big player.
8th	1 8th (1) (2.5/1 +25%) Dubai Welcome	2.5 2.5/1(+25%)	(1) Dubai Welcome 2.5/1, 9/2, respectable fifth of 13 in handicap at Newbury (12f, good) 21 days ago, doing too much too soon. Can make presence felt. Lightly raced 6yo; might have needed the run when fifth on reappearance; leading contender.

LTO Selection:

DUBAI WELCOME performed with credit on his return from a 407-day break at Newbury last month and, with improvement expected, he may be able to bounce back to winning ways. The six-year-old has dropped down to a nice mark and is preferred to the likes of Wor Willie, who has dropped down to his last winning mark, and Newmarket third Shake A Leg.

None of these can be ruled out but VAYNOR figures on an attractive mark and is worth forgiving his latest Newbury fifth when possibly finding the race coming too soon so edges the vote. Shake A Leg is also weighted to go well so is firmly in the picture, with Knockbrex and Dubai Welcome also well in the mix in an open handicap.

Shake A Leg is feared but preference is for VAYNOR who should be suited by the forecast quick ground and may still have potential.

17:35 Thirsk Handicap (Class 4) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:40 Leopardstown Handicap 7f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	12 1st (12) (5/1 -50%) Broadhurst	5 5/1(-50%)	(12) Broadhurst 5/1, Promising individual. 7/4, excellent second of 11 in handicap at Naas (8f, good to firm), just failing. 3-y-o on the up for top yard and has cheekpieces on for the first time. Lots to like. Touched off in a Naas handicap in May when last seen; cheekpieces added; unexposed.
2	4 2nd (4) (4.5/1 +36%) Dunum	4.5 4.5/1(+36%)	(4) Dunum 4.5/1, Six wins from 19 Flat runs. 2 wins from 5 runs this year. Career best when winning 16-runner handicap at Galway (7f, soft, 10/3) 34 days ago, readily. Likeable type with excellent record over 7f. 6lb rise not excessive for his Galway win and every chance of going close once more.
3	16 3rd (16) (12/1 +25%) Kayhana	12 12/1(+25%)	(16) Kayhana 12/1, Lightly-raced winner. Very good third of 13 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good, 14/1) 27 days ago. Not yet exposed but drop to 7f not sure to suit. Ran out of steam in a 1m handicap at the Curragh last time and maybe this trip will suit.
4	15 4th (15) (8/1 +50%) No More Porter	8 8/1(+50%)	(15) No More Porter 8/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. 8/1, shaped as though back in form when eighth of 22 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good) 14 days ago, not clear run. Not beaten far in the Irish Cambridgeshire latest and likely to give a good account again.
5th	10 5th (10) (16/1 +11%) Current Option	16 16/1(+11%)	(10) Current Option 16/1, C&D winner. 20/1, bit below form fourteenth of 22 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good) 14 days ago, met some trouble. Stable having good spell and he lurks on a dangerous mark. Out of form this year despite coming down the handicap and little cause for optimism.
6th	2 6th (2) (22/1 +21%) Carrytheone	22 22/1(+21%)	(2) Carrytheone 22/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. 18¾ lengths sixth of 7 to Clever And Cool in listed race at Cork (7f, heavy, 10/1) 22 days ago. Bouncing back from this mark no easy task. Not a factor in a soft ground Cork Listed last month; respected back in handicap company.
7th	8 7th (8) (12/1 -100%) Rhoscolyn	12 12/1(-100%)	(8) Rhoscolyn 12/1, Dropped in the weights and back in excellent order, winning brace of 7f handicaps at Goodwood last month. Fifth in this a year ago from 7 lb higher. One to consider. Goodwood winner latest; respected but has a bad draw to overcome here.
8th	3 8th (3) (9/1 +44%) Mutasarref	9 9/1(+44%)	(3) Mutasarref 9/1, C&D winner. Bit below form 4¼ lengths third of 8 to Lord Massusus in Desmond Stakes at this course (8f, good, 9/2) 23 days ago, finding less than looked likely. Yet to get going in 2023. Last two runs at Galway and in the Desmond Stakes here indicate a return to his best.
9th	1 9th (1) (8.5/1 +15%) Bopedro	8.5 8.5/1(+15%)	(1) Bopedro 8.5/1, Didn't need to improve to win 9-runner handicap (3/1) at Newmarket (8f, good) 22 days ago. Revised mark asks a new question in what is a deeper race. Back to form when winning a 1m handicap at Newmarket last month; more probably needed.
10th	9 10th (9) (18/1 +10%) Darkness	18 18/1(+10%)	(9) Darkness 18/1, Winner at Newmarket in July. Eighteenth of 19 in handicap (16/1) at York (7.9f, good to firm) 16 days ago, though he was hampered at the start. Well below his best in a valuable York handicap last time; chance if he bounces back.
11th	7 11th (7) (6/1 +57%) Hotrocket	6 6/1(+57%)	(7) Hotrocket 6/1, Back-to-back handicap winner in June/July. 12¾ lengths fourteenth of 16 to Dunum in handicap (15/2) at Galway (7f, soft) 34 days ago, though that run can be excused given he stumbled 2f out. Unstuck on soft ground at Galway but should be much more at home under today's conditions.
12th	18 12th (18) (33/1 +50%) Ice Cold In Alex	33 33/1(+50%)	(18) Ice Cold In Alex 33/1, C&D winner. Bit below form fourth of 9 in handicap (7/1) at Cork (6f, good to firm) 3 days ago, never nearer. Back up in trip, which will suit. Never really got involved in a 6f handicap at Cork on Wednesday; 6lb wrong here.
13th	5 13th (5) (80/1 -60%) Hodd's Girl	80 80/1(-60%)	(5) Hodd's Girl 80/1, Below form 6½ lengths sixth of 10 to Clounmacon in listed race at Naas (5.9f, soft, 20/1) 45 days ago. Back up in trip. Trainer going well but she's better on the AW and this mark looks very tough. Seven-time winner now rated 99; 1-17 turf record and looks vulnerable here.
14th	14 14th (14) (20/1 -43%) Urban Sprawl	20 20/1(-43%)	(14) Urban Sprawl 20/1, Latest win at Goodwood in May. 7/1, 4 lengths fourth of 6 to Rhoscolyn in handicap at Goodwood (7f, heavy) 14 days ago, not seen to best effect. Fine third in the Britannia at Royal Ascot; below that form since and others preferred.
15th	6 15th (6) (20/1 +9%) I Am Superman	20 20/1(+9%)	(6) I Am Superman 20/1, C&D winner. 10/1, eighteenth of 20 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good to soft) when last seen in May. Well handicapped on his form in Australia but he has a bit to prove at present. Not much encouragement from two runs in big Curragh handicaps this year; others preferred.
16th	17 16th (17) (22/1 +33%) Cordouan	22 22/1(+33%)	(17) Cordouan 22/1, 12/1, bit below form twelfth of 22 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good) 14 days ago. Placed in small-field race; not disgraced in the Cambridgeshire last time but more needed.
17th	11 17th (11) (80/1 -300%) Ransom	80 80/1(-300%)	(11) Ransom 80/1, In top form at Dundalk in the autumn/winter winning twice prior to an excellent second of 8 in February. Task is to carry on the good work switched to turf after a break. Big ask here back on turf after a lengthy absence; others preferred.

LTO Selection:

The incredible story of DUNUM could be set for another chapter in a race that looks likely to be run to suit. Natalia Lupini has done a commendable job with the five-year-old, who she took charge of when rated just 58 last May. Following six wins, including at premier handicap level on his most recent start, the gelding is well worth his place in this field. The quicker they go the better for the son of Ivawood. Broadhurst lacks the experience of the majority of his rivals but the lightly-raced Aidan O'Brien-trained colt appeals nonetheless. When his stable run horses in handicaps such as this one, they are seldom far away. Mutasarref has dropped a few pounds in the handicap this season so could be a serious threat over what is unquestionably his optimum distance.

A deep handicap but it's still hard to escape the claims of BROADHURST, a well-bred 3-y-o on the up for leading connections, and he could well be quite a bit better than his current mark. Dunum's record over 7f is an excellent one, while Rhoscolyn is back firing again and he still retains handicap scope.

Another chance though is given to HOTROCKET, who looked very progressive early in the summer before the ground went for him at Galway

17:40 Leopardstown Handicap 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:45 Haydock Group 3 8f - 0 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments

LTO Selection:

17:45 Haydock Group 3 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:45 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (4/1 -78%) Flying Panther	4 4/1(-78%)	(4) Flying Panther 4/1, Winner at Lingfield in July and back to a similar level when second of 13 in handicap at this C&D 17 days ago, just failing. Solid claims. Would probably have doubled his tally with a clear run over C&D 17 days ago.
2	6 2nd (6) (6/1 -50%) Golden Phase	6 6/1(-50%)	(6) Golden Phase 6/1, Improved to get off the mark in 11-runner handicap at Bath (8f, good) 31 days ago, though was suited by the way the race developed. Not an obvious type to follow up. Dropped in from a bad draw at Bath last time but finished well to prevail by a length.
3	2 3rd (2) (2.25/1 +32%) Island Of Skye	2.25 2.25/1(+32%)	(2) Island Of Skye 2.25/1, C&D winner who made an encouraging start for his new stable (after 4 months off) when third of 11 in 1m handicap at Salisbury (good, 15/2) 23 days ago. That form has been franked since and he's a leading player from the same mark. C&D winner; fared best of those held up when third on debut for this yard at Salisbury.
4	5 4th (5) (6.5/1 +19%) Purple Poppy	6.5 6.5/1(+19%)	(5) Purple Poppy 6.5/1, Winner at Lingfield in April. Below form eighth of 13 in handicap (10/1) at same track (7f, AW) 10 days ago. Player if bouncing back. In form until last time when drawn wide in a Class 5; better expected.
5th	3 5th (3) (9/1 +18%) Damascus Finish	9 9/1(+18%)	(3) Damascus Finish 9/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in March and not disgraced when eighth of 13 in handicap (20/1) at Lingfield (10f, AW) on most recent outing in June. Visor back on. A winner this year but 1-28 overall and his record fresh is nothing to shout about.
6th	9 6th (9) (7.5/1 +6%) Andarax	7.5 7.5/1(+6%)	(9) Andarax 7.5/1, Just poor form to date, sixth of 13 in handicap at this C&D 17 days ago. Hood back on. Has joined another good yard; midfield finish over C&D last time was his best run yet.
7th	1 7th (1) (6.5/1 +7%) Espresso Freddo	6.5 6.5/1(+7%)	(1) Espresso Freddo 6.5/1, C&D winner who shaped with some encouragement on first run since leaving Robert Stephens when sixth of 11 in handicap at Bath (8f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Well handicapped on pick of form. Signed off for previous yard out of form and only midfield on recent debut for this one.
8th	8 8th (8) (100/1 -100%) Amal	100 100/1(-100%)	(8) Amal 100/1, Fully exposed as poor and was well held in 1m handicap at Yarmouth (good) 59 days ago, very slowly away. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Sole win was over two years ago; all to prove in new cheekpieces.
9th	10 9th (10) (125/1 -89%) Brazen Insanity	125 125/1(-89%)	(10) Brazen Insanity 125/1, No form in varied events. Significantly up in trip for polytrack debut. Poor form continued on handicap debut 19 days ago; has been sprinting.
10th	7 10th (7) (66/1 -100%) Runner Bean	66 66/1(-100%)	(7) Runner Bean 66/1, Little solid form in varied events so easy to look elsewhere. 12-race maiden who has yet to hit the frame and finished tailed off last week at Bath.

LTO Selection:

Denied by a very narrow margin over C&D last time out, FLYING PANTHER is taken to gain compensation on this occasion and he can make it two wins from his last four starts. Golden Phase got off the mark in fine style at Bath last month and she looks to be the selection's main danger, ahead of C&D winner Island Of Skye, who must be of interest on his second start for new connections.

ESPRESSO FREDDO is as low in the weights as he's been for some time and looks ready to take advantage having shaped with encouragement on his recent comeback/stable debut at Bath. Island of Skye is another who made a pleasing start setting out for a new yard at Salisbury last month and merits respect off the same mark, with Flying Panther also feared.

Flying Panther can go well but ISLAND OF SKYE also has good form here and his debut for Eve Johnson Houghton was encouraging.

17:45 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 9f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (0.22/1 +82%) A Dublin Lad	0.22 0.22/1(+82%)	(2) A Dublin Lad 0.22/1, Well backed 9 months on from debut and matched that form when third of 7 in maiden at Sandown (10f, good to firm) 84 days ago. That race worked out pretty well and he's the one to beat. Third in maidens at Newmarket and Sandown; one of the main form contenders.
2	5 2nd (5) (2.75/1 -22%) Fly Zone	2.75 2.75/1(-22%)	(5) Fly Zone 2.75/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 5/4, third of 5 in maiden at Brighton (8f, good) 19 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Tongue strap on first time and he's a key form player. Beaten favourite last twice but holds leading claims if back to Yarmouth reappearance form.
3	1 3rd (1) (80/1 +20%) Frieze Frame	80 80/1(+20%)	(1) Frieze Frame 80/1, Last of 12 in novice event (150/1) at this course (9.5f) on debut 22 days ago. Failed to beat a rival in 9.5f contest here last month on belated debut.
4	9 4th (9) (125/1 +17%) Wood Farm Wag	125 125/1(+17%)	(9) Wood Farm Wag 125/1, Seventh of 9 in novice event at Kempton (12f, 100/1) 17 days ago. Back down in trip and she's right up against it. Poor maiden who has lots to find on the figures.
5th	4 5th (4) (14/1 +13%) First Cut	14 14/1(+13%)	(4) First Cut 14/1, Fifth of 11 in novice event at Leicester (10f, good, 100/1) on debut 51 days ago. May do better with Leicester debut experience under his belt.
6th	6 6th (6) (22/1 +33%) Shaheen Saqaar	22 22/1(+33%)	(6) Shaheen Saqaar 22/1, Ninth of 12 in novice event at Kempton (7f, 16/1) 10 days ago. Up in trip. Likely to be more interesting in handicaps shortly.
7th	3 7th (3) (125/1 +17%) Cuttlestone Bridge	125 125/1(+17%)	(3) Cuttlestone Bridge 125/1, Hooded for first time, last of 11 in maiden at Pontefract (10f, good to soft, 250/1) 60 days ago. Holds no form claims, having finished last in two Pontefract events.
8th	8 8th (8) (80/1 -21%) Peruvian Sunset	80 80/1(-21%)	(8) Peruvian Sunset 80/1, Fountain of Youth filly. Dam, winner up to 11.6f (2-y-o 8.6f winner), half-sister to 1¼m-13.4f winner Twin Star and 7f-9f winner Miramis (both useful). Wears hood. Wears hood on debut; yard not associated with winning newcomers.

LTO Selection:

A DUBLIN LAD finished third in what has turned out to be a very hot maiden at Sandown, with the runner-up putting himself into the Leger picture by landing the Melrose, while two other subsequent winners have come out of the race. The son of Ulysses may only need to find normal progression to strike. Fly Zone is the obvious danger after his third at Bath and he sets the standard with a rating of 80. Classic Times is of some interest as she tries a first-time hood.

The Sandown race A DUBLIN LAD finished third in worked out well and this looks an excellent chance for him to open his account. Fly Zone is the obvious threat on form, with Classic Times a potential improver.

Preference is for A DUBLIN LAD, whose latest effort has substance. Classic Times and Fly Zone are the main dangers on form.

18:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:10 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 14f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (1.88/1 +46%) Muzaffar	1.88 1.88/1(+46%)	(1) Muzaffar 1.88/1, Without the cheekpieces wore of late, looked on the way back when fifth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f, 9/2) 9 days ago, nearest finish having been caught on the outer flank. Not taken lightly. Well backed when a closing fifth in a higher grade at Newcastle nine days ago.
2	5 2nd (5) (11/1 +45%) Myboymax	11 11/1(+45%)	(5) Myboymax 11/1, Course winner. Failed to come on for recent run when fourth of 7 in handicap (25/1) at Pontefract (17.1f, good) 20 days ago. Continues to fall in the weights but others still preferred at present. 2023 is turning into a damp squib unless he turns things around sharpish.
3	7 3rd (7) (1.38/1 +31%) Michael's Pledge	1.38 1.38/1(+31%)	(7) Michael's Pledge 1.38/1, Upped in trip, unlucky not to get off the mark when second of 9 in handicap (9/4) at Ripon (2m, good) 11 days ago, narrowly denied having had no room inside final 1f. Looks ready to go one better. Still early days and he was unlucky not to shed his maiden status last time (2m).
4	6 4th (6) (14/1 +13%) Desert Quest	14 14/1(+13%)	(6) Desert Quest 14/1, Failed to stay longer trip when fifth of 7 in handicap at Pontefract (17.1f, good, 12/1) 20 days ago. Has dropped to 3 lb below his last winning mark as he returns to this shorter distance. Form has ebbed away this season since a half-decent starter.
5th	4 5th (4) (10/1 -11%) Lednikov	10 10/1(-11%)	(4) Lednikov 10/1, Faced pressure for the lead when below-form sixth of 9 in handicap at Ayr (13.1f, good, 11/1) 47 days ago. Had made the frame on his previous 2 starts, so could fare better with cheekpieces back on. Should have been fine returned to turf when disappointing at Ayr 47 days ago.
6th	3 6th (3) (8/1 -33%) Hondo	8 8/1(-33%)	(3) Hondo 8/1, Seemed suited by the longer trip when second of 8 in minor event at Catterick (12.1f, good, 4/1) 19 days ago, rallying final 100 yds. Needs to find more as he goes further up in distance. Second in a novice and could improve again for going 1m6f on handicap debut.

LTO Selection:

MICHAEL'S PLEDGE may be a maiden through seven starts but he is as consistent as they come at this level and, having gone close on his last two starts, deserves a change in luck. John Quinn's charge gets the vote ahead of the likes of Tendentious, who was a comfortable winner at Redcar last month, and Muzaffar. Hondo and Lednikov are also entitled to be thereabouts.

MICHAEL'S PLEDGE looked unlucky not to win at Ripon 11 days ago, denied a run inside the final 1f before keeping on well close home, so he is taken to get off the mark this time around. The 3-y-o can see off the challenge of Muzaffar who is respected as he drops in grade, while Tendentious also enters calculations.

John Quinn's MICHAEL'S PLEDGE is no Coltrane (his half-brother) but he should really have won last time at Ripon and can make amends.

18:10 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 5f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (3.5/1 -75%) Hint Of The Jungle	3.5 3.5/1(-75%)	(1) Hint Of The Jungle 3.5/1, Bungle Inthejungle colt who was strong in betting and duly stepped forward from his debut when landing an 11-runner Beverley maiden (5f) 24 days ago, notably travelling powerfully. Holds sound claims again with further progress anticipated. Deserves extra credit for Beverley win given he raced wide and he's a likeable prospect.
2	2 2nd (2) (2.5/1 +62%) Lieutenant Rascal	2.5 2.5/1(+62%)	(2) Lieutenant Rascal 2.5/1, Fair gelding. 2/5, didn't need to be at best when winning 5-runner maiden at Brighton (5.3f, good) 6 days ago. Makes tapeta debut and more needed if he's to follow up in what looks a stronger affair. Won Brighton maiden last Sunday on seventh start; may be vulnerable under penalty.
3	4 3rd (4) (3/1 +25%) Make It Easy	3 3/1(+25%)	(4) Make It Easy 3/1, Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Catterick in July. 40/1, 9¼ lengths ninth of 10 to Inquisitively in listed race at York (5f, good to firm) 14 days ago. This less demanding making tapeta debut. Catterick maiden winner who needs a return to form, but respected now back down in grade.
4	3 4th (3) (2/1 +20%) Beenham	2 2/1(+20%)	(3) Beenham 2/1, Fairly useful filly. Winner at Goodwood in May. 5/6 and hooded for 1st time, respectable second of 5 in minor event at this C&D 7 days ago. Has good chance on form. Some tough tasks since Goodwood win in May; second over C&D last Saturday; solid claims.
5th	5 5th (5) (80/1 -21%) Law Of Average	80 80/1(-21%)	(5) Law Of Average 80/1, Once-raced maiden. 66/1, shaped a little better than distance beaten suggests when seventh of 9 in maiden at Bath (5.7f, good) on debut 36 days ago, challenging approaching 2f out and unable to sustain effort. May last longer this time. Well beaten at 66-1 on last month's debut at Bath and others are preferred.

LTO Selection:

BEENHAM (sixth) had Make It Easy a place behind when failing to justify favouritism at Glorious Goodwood and she is top-rated in this field with a figure of 82. The daughter of Havana Grey has the hood removed after wearing it when second over C&D last week and she is fancied to go one better. Sunday's Brighton victor Lieutenant Rascal could continue to improve after his gelding operation and it would be no surprise to see him right in the mix.

A number have plenty of experience to call upon, but HINT OF THE JUNGLE looked value for more than the winning margin implies when making it second time lucky in a Beverley maiden last month and Ed Dunlop's colt can defy a penalty and come out on top again. Beenham and Make It Easy head up the dangers.

Having done well to win at Beverley following a wide trip, HINT OF THE JUNGLE is taken to follow up. Beenham is second choice.

18:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (9/1 -80%) Primetime	9 9/1(-80%)	(2) Primetime 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/2, best effort to date when second of 5 in nursery at Ffos Las (8f, soft) 15 days ago, finishing to good effect and just failing. Improved for step up to 1m at Ffos Las two weeks ago, nearly getting up.
3	1 3rd (1) (1.25/1 +50%) American Tale	1.25 1.25/1(+50%)	(1) American Tale 1.25/1, Improved form off a break/gelding operation when making a winning nursery debut at Kempton (1m) 2 starts back. Shaped as if still in good form when fifth in a stronger affair at Newbury (7f) 11 days ago, running on having been short of room 2f out. Possibilities. Sole AW run resulted in Kempton success on penultimate start; interesting.
4	4 4th (4) (6.5/1 -30%) Salsa Dancer	6.5 6.5/1(-30%)	(4) Salsa Dancer 6.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Below form sixth of 10 in nursery (11/2) at Leicester (7f, good to firm) 17 days ago, left behind over 1f out. Blinkers replace cheekpieces now and he should be suited by this sort of trip. Longer trip and change of headgear need to make a difference.
5th	6 5th (6) (6/1 +14%) Mimi Kakushi	6 6/1(+14%)	(6) Mimi Kakushi 6/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Second of 7 in seller (1/4) at Redcar (7f, good to firm) 78 days ago, looking in command over 1f out and headed near line. Can't be dismissed upped in trip for nursery bow. Turned over in seller last time out but can't be written off; in good hands.
6th	7 6th (7) (14/1 +0%) Rust E Boy	14 14/1(+0%)	(7) Rust E Boy 14/1, 18/1, below form sixth of 11 in nursery at Leicester (7f, good to firm) 27 days ago, forcing a sound pace and fading final 1f. Upped further in trip now. Holds weak claims on his turf form; makes AW debut.
7th	5 7th (5) (11/1 +0%) Brandaisy	11 11/1(+0%)	(5) Brandaisy 11/1, Lightly-raced filly. 7/2, bit below form fifth of 12 in nursery at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 23 days ago. Needs to start more efficiently if she's to figure. Gives the impression this new trip is worth exploring; possibilities.
3	3 \|DQ\| (3) (4.5/1 -29%) Kaaress	4.5 4.5/1(-29%)	(3) Kaaress 4.5/1, Career best when winning 5-runner nursery (15/8) at this course (9.5f) 7 days ago, doing well to come from last to first off a steady gallop. Merits respect from 1 lb higher mark. Came off steady pace to win similar event here last Saturday; warrants respect.

LTO Selection:

PRIMETIME ran his best race to date when beaten a neck at Ffos Las recently and holds leading claims off only 2lb higher now reverting to Tapeta. Mimi Kakushi was collared in the dying strides in a Redcar seller and could emerge as the chief threat on her handicap bow. Kaaress has only been nudged up 1lb in the ratings for her triumph over slightly further at this venue last week and she completes the shortlist.

KAARESS did well to overcome the run of the race when opening her account over further here 7 days ago and with the drop back in trip expected to hold no fears, she earns the vote to follow up from a 1 lb higher mark. American Tale wasn't seen to best effect at Newbury latest and rates the lead threat, ahead of Brandaisy.

A minimal rise in the weights gives KAARESS every chance of following up last Saturday's win. American Tale is second choice.

19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (4/1 +0%) Nelson Gay	4 4/1(+0%)	(1) Nelson Gay 4/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Newcastle in June. Bit below form ninth of 16 in handicap (11/1) at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) 29 days ago. No surprise to see a better showing returned to an artificial surface from what remains a workable mark. Had an excuse last time and only 1lb higher than for his earlier AW win; strong contender.
2	6 2nd (6) (4/1 +50%) Murbih	4 4/1(+50%)	(6) Murbih 4/1, C&D winner. Creditable second of 9 in handicap at Catterick (5f, good, 33/1) 10 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Not out of things returned to AW with rider able to take off handy 3 lb. Conditions to suit and comes here in form; Billy Loughnane on for the first time; chance.
3	2 3rd (2) (4.5/1 +18%) Betweenthesticks	4.5 4.5/1(+18%)	(2) Betweenthesticks 4.5/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Fourth of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, good to firm, 4/1) 19 days ago, plugging on without posing a threat. Has now fallen below last winning mark at least. C&D winner; drops in class and retains plenty of ability; one to take seriously.
4	4 4th (4) (14/1 +13%) Cinque Verde	14 14/1(+13%)	(4) Cinque Verde 14/1, Showed much-improved form equipped with first-time blinkers when running out a ready winner over C&D in August for Karl Burke. Below best on yard debut at Brighton but quickly back to form when second in refitted cheekpieces (retained here) at this venue 7 days ago. An easy win and a close 2nd in two C&D runs; more on her plate up 2lb and taking on males.
5th	5 5th (5) (3.5/1 +30%) Ecclesiastical	3.5 3.5/1(+30%)	(5) Ecclesiastical 3.5/1, 3 wins from 13 runs this year. Latest win at Thirsk in August. 3/1 and blinkered for 1st time, shaped as if still in good form when third of 9 in handicap at Catterick (5f, good) 10 days ago, leading 2f out and headed inside final 1f. Likely to go well again. Three turf wins for new yard this summer; up in weights and goes without headgear today.
6th	7 6th (7) (14/1 +13%) Spanish Angel	14 14/1(+13%)	(7) Spanish Angel 14/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 16 runs this year. Latest win here in July. Bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap (10/3) at Beverley (5f, good) 13 days ago, pushed along over 2f out and not quicken. Return to AW may help. Conditions to suit but usually plies his trade at a lower level; others look stronger.
7th	3 7th (3) (7.5/1 -50%) Bang On The Bell	7.5 7.5/1(-50%)	(3) Bang On The Bell 7.5/1, 3-time C&D winner. Capitalised on falling mark when landing 9-runner handicap (7/1) at Nottingham (5f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Rider takes off handy 7 lb and foolish to rule out around this venue. Game turf win last month; 11lb higher on AW but does have a good record over C&D.
8th	8 8th (8) (12/1 +25%) Yaahobby	12 12/1(+25%)	(8) Yaahobby 12/1, All 3 career victories gained here, the latest over C&D in July. Shade disappointing when finishing eighth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 25 days ago but he's the type to bounce back quickly. Well backed when winning a 0-55 here in July; struggled off this mark latest; opposable.
9th	9 9th (9) (50/1 -79%) Street Life	50 50/1(-79%)	(9) Street Life 50/1, C&D scorer who resumed winning ways at Catterick (5f) in June and best effort for a while when third in 7-runner handicap back here 8 days ago. Visor replaces usual cheekpieces now but this is a deeper affair. Conditions fine and ran okay last week; drawn wide and may find this too competitive.

LTO Selection:

Bang On The Bell capitalised on a lower turf mark (62) at Nottingham last month, but he returns to this surface off an 11lb higher rating so will need to improve to complete a double. With that in mind, it could pay side with CINQUE VERDE, who finished a good second over C&D last week. Spanish Angel and Ecclesiastical are also worth a second look now switched to the all-weather.

NELSON GAY wasn't at his best at Thirsk but he had previously capitalised on his reduced mark when successful on AW at Newcastle so, back on an artificial surface, he could be worth chancing to bounce back from a handy draw. Bang On The Bell and Murbih head up the dangers.

Nelson Gay is greatly respected but BETWEENTHESTICKS can show the benefit of a drop in class and return to AW.

19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (10/1 +38%) Next Second	10 10/1(+38%)	(9) Next Second 10/1, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Eighth of 10 in handicap (20/1) at Chelmsford City (5f) 9 days ago. Conditions optimal and she ran well here in July; one to consider from a good draw.
2	4 2nd (4) (3.2/1 +57%) Gustav Graves	3.2 3.2/1(+57%)	(4) Gustav Graves 3.2/1, Course winner. Creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to firm, 10/1) 7 days ago, nearest finish. Can give a good account. Well handicapped and he is a major player granted a clear run through.
3	2 3rd (2) (11/1 -83%) Under Curfew	11 11/1(-83%)	(2) Under Curfew 11/1, Twenty nine runs since last win in 2021. Good second of 15 in handicap at Chepstow (6.1f, good to firm, 13/2) 16 days ago. Can make presence felt. On losing run but several good runs this year and he has a lower mark on AW; contender.
4	7 4th (7) (9/1 +18%) Suanni	9 9/1(+18%)	(7) Suanni 9/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap (16/1) at Bath (5f, good) 59 days ago. Blinkers back on. Down in the weights and type to pop up soon; other front-runners to deal with today.
5th	6 5th (6) (7.5/1 +25%) Admirable Lad	7.5 7.5/1(+25%)	(6) Admirable Lad 7.5/1, C&D winner. 14/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) 31 days ago. Blinkers back on, tongue strap on 1st time. Others more persuasive. On a handy mark and this should be set up for his hold-up style; one to consider.
6th	8 6th (8) (4.5/1 +10%) Universal Grace	4.5 4.5/1(+10%)	(8) Universal Grace 4.5/1, Bit below form fourth of 10 in handicap (11/2) at Chelmsford City (5f) 9 days ago, nearest finish. 0-11 but she's been threatening; good draw and apprentice's claim a gift; contender.
7th	5 7th (5) (5.5/1 +31%) Coast	5.5 5.5/1(+31%)	(5) Coast 5.5/1, Course winner. 14/1, won 12-runner handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 10 days ago. Remains on a handy mark. Comes here on the back of two good 6f runs; effective at 5f; other pace on show here.
8th	11 8th (11) (33/1 -32%) Captain Corcoran	33 33/1(-32%)	(11) Captain Corcoran 33/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 18/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Catterick (5f, good) 32 days ago. Difficult ask. On a basement mark and retains some ability; opposable from a wide draw though.
9th	1 9th (1) (7.5/1 +25%) Alfred Cove	7.5 7.5/1(+25%)	(1) Alfred Cove 7.5/1, One win from 22 Flat runs. Winner at Brighton in May. 5/1, fifth of 10 in handicap at Brighton (5.3f, good) 29 days ago, very slowly away. On a good mark on this year's best but his form has gone south more recently.
10th	10 10th (10) (80/1 -142%) Roys Pursuit	80 80/1(-142%)	(10) Roys Pursuit 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 250/1, eleventh of 12 in novice at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Down in trip. Makes handicap debut. Very hard to make a case for. Likely improver now handicapping at a low level; tricky draw to overcome though.
11th	3 11th (3) (14/1 -100%) Loco Lobo	14 14/1(-100%)	(3) Loco Lobo 14/1, Lightly-raced winner. Career best when winning 9-runner handicap (66/1) at Haydock (5f, soft) 49 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Unexposed; popped up at 66-1 at Haydock 7 weeks ago; other pace on show; not ideally drawn.

LTO Selection:

Plenty of in-form runners line up, with the tentative selection being UNDER CURFEW. Tony Carroll's charge was a very good second over 6f at Chepstow last time and he is on a dangerous mark if transferring his turf form to the all-weather. Recent Lingfield winner Coast appears primed to offer another bold bid but she may come unstuck trying to defy a 3lb rise in the ratings, while similar comments apply to surprise Haydock scorer Loco Lobo.

LOCO LOBO showed much-improved form on her second start in a handicap when winning at Haydock 7 weeks ago and this lightly-raced 5-y-o can prove that was no fluke with another victory. Under Curfew went close to ending his losing run at Chepstow last time and is 2 lb lower here, so rates a big threat along with Coast, who remains well treated on old form having ended her losing run at Lingfield.

He's the type who will always need a bit of luck but GUSTAV GRAVES is in form, well handicapped and should find this being run to suit.

20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (2.75/1 +8%) Eloped	2.75 2.75/1(+8%)	(6) Eloped 2.75/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 9/2 and tongue strap on for 1st time, creditable second of 10 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 20 days ago. Enters calculations. Lightly raced 3yo who was good second in a Southwell handicap (1m3f, AW) latest; respected.
2	1 2nd (1) (14/1 -17%) The Bay Warrior	14 14/1(-17%)	(1) The Bay Warrior 14/1, Latest win at Chelmsford City in March. Tenth of 14 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 25/1) 12 days ago. Has never won at this trip and he's been well held in last four runs; others preferred.
3	5 3rd (5) (2/1 -14%) Greek Giant	2 2/1(-14%)	(5) Greek Giant 2/1, Latest win at Brighton in June. Creditable second of 7 in handicap at Ripon (12f, good to firm, 5/6) 79 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Has to be taken seriously. Progressive 3yo who was a clear second in his hat-trick bid at Ripon last time; big player.
4	7 4th (7) (28/1 -40%) Gentle Fire	28 28/1(-40%)	(7) Gentle Fire 28/1, Course winner. 7/2, seventh of 8 in handicap at this course (14f). Off 6 months. Had a win (1m6f) and near miss (1m4f) here early this year; needs a close look on return.
5th	2 5th (2) (25/1 -79%) Heart Of Soul	25 25/1(-79%)	(2) Heart Of Soul 25/1, Seventh of 8 in handicap at Chester (12.3f, heavy, 14/1) 56 days ago. Two wins last May but he's lost his way since and has a lot to prove.
6th	10 6th (10) (14/1 +13%) Ski Jump	14 14/1(+13%)	(10) Ski Jump 14/1, Winner at Beverley in June. 16/1, respectable eighth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 25 days ago. Back up in trip. Others more persuasive. Won at Beverley (1m2f) in June and he could find something extra back up to 1m4f.
7th	3 7th (3) (12/1 -20%) Ivy Avenue	12 12/1(-20%)	(3) Ivy Avenue 12/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap (10/1) at Yarmouth (10.1f, good) 13 days ago. Back up in trip. Makes tapeta debut. Visor on 1st time. Respected. Runner-up in four of her six runs for this yard; dangerous back up in trip in new headgear.
8th	4 8th (4) (12/1 -20%) Savvy Brilliance	12 12/1(-20%)	(4) Savvy Brilliance 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 6 in minor event at Salisbury (9.9f, good to firm). Off 105 days. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Still unexposed but needs a transformation upped to 1m4f on handicap debut; been gelded.
9th	9 9th (9) (3.5/1 +71%) Italian Magic	3.5 3.5/1(+71%)	(9) Italian Magic 3.5/1, 9/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, sixth of 7 in handicap at Sandown (8f, heavy) 38 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes tapeta debut. Well held in all five runs and he needs this step up to 1m4f to make a big difference.

LTO Selection:

GREEK GIANT hasn't been out of the first two in each of his last four starts and he appears likely to go close once again. Ed Dunlop's runner has been raised 1lb for his second at Ripon and that may not be enough to halt his progression. Eloped might be the biggest danger after her second over 1m3f at Southwell, although she still has to prove she truly stays this trip. Ivy Avenue heads the remainder.

GREEK GIANT and Eloped were beaten only by subsequent winners last time, with the former taken to strike here back from a break. Ivy Avenue may prove best of the others.

This can go to the progressive 3yo GREEK GIANT, who was a clear second behind a dual subsequent winner at Ripon last time.

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

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