1 Friday 15th September 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Friday 15th September 2023

There were 43 Races on Friday 15th September 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Chester, 7 races at Downpatrick, 8 races at Ballinrobe, 8 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Sandown, 6 races at Salisbury, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 15th September 2023

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13:15 Doncaster Maiden (Class 2) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (3/1 -9%) Circe	3 3/1(-9%)	(1) Circe 3/1, Kodiac filly who cost 65,000 gns as a foal. Dam unraced half-sister to high-class 9f-1½m winner Prince Bishop, won Dubai World Cup. 11/1, easily the most clued up of the 3 newcomers and showed plenty when third of 9 in maiden at Sandown (7f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Sets a decent standard. Promising third on recent debut at Sandown and that's the best form in this field.
2	4 2nd (4) (16/1 -33%) Looking For Queen	16 16/1(-33%)	(4) Looking For Queen 16/1, Churchill filly. Half-sister to 6f winner Hello Queen. Dam, winner up to 5.5f (including at 2 yrs), half-sister to useful 5f-6f winner Red Pike. Eighth of 16 in maiden at Newbury (6f, good to firm, 15/2) 17 days ago. Has a useful pedigree and has shown ability on both starts, but needs something extra.
3	3 3rd (3) (5.5/1 +15%) Lasting Love	5.5 5.5/1(+15%)	(3) Lasting Love 5.5/1, Foaled April 7. 300,000 gns yearling, Lope De Vega filly. Sister to winner up to 11f Tenerife Sunshine. Dam, 1½m winner, half-sister to winner up to 1½m Golan and 1¼m/10.4f winner Tartan Bearer (both high-class). Of obvious interest on debut. Plenty to like on paper and she's in good hands; could be a player on debut.
4	10 4th (10) (7/1 -17%) Stifling	7 7/1(-17%)	(10) Stifling 7/1, Foaled February 23. Ulysses filly. Sister to useful 2-y-o 7f winner Holloway Boy. Dam unraced. Likely types. Sister to 7f 2yo Listed winner Holloway Boy and could play a leading role on debut.
5th	5 5th (5) (7.5/1 -36%) Marie Ellen	7.5 7.5/1(-36%)	(5) Marie Ellen 7.5/1, 80,000 gns 2-y-o, Starspangledbanner filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Dhahmaan. Dam, maiden, sister to winner up to 13f Banksters Bonus and winner up to 11f Backbench Blues (both smart). Second of 7 in maiden (7/2) at Leicester (6f, soft) 44 days ago. Will improve. Kept on for second on last month's debut over 6f and firmly in calculations now at 7f.
6th	9 6th (9) (6/1 +14%) Shakeela	6 6/1(+14%)	(9) Shakeela 6/1, Foaled March 11. Night of Thunder filly. Dam useful Australian 6f-7f (dual Group 2) winner. Newcomers from yard often fancied. First foal; dam Australian 6f and 7f (Group 2) winner; one to be interested in on debut.
7th	2 7th (2) (100/1 -100%) Flavor	100 100/1(-100%)	(2) Flavor 100/1, 23,000 gns yearling, Zoffany filly. Sister to 1½m winner Miss Tiki and half-sister to 3 winners, including 1½m winner Travel On and 6f winner Secret Hint, both useful. Dam 1½m winner. 28/1, seventh of 11 in maiden at Kempton (7f) on debut 32 days ago. Has a useful pedigree but she was soundly beaten at 28-1 on last month's debut at Kempton.
8th	7 8th (7) (33/1 -50%) Mutabahia	33 33/1(-50%)	(7) Mutabahia 33/1, Foaled February 19. 80,000 gns yearling, Iffraaj filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 6.5f/7.5f winner Ross and winner up to 1m Rocchigiani, both smart. Dam winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner). Half-sister to six winners; one of two for trainer; betting could be informative on debut.
9th	8 9th (8) (12/1 +33%) Pasha	12 12/1(+33%)	(8) Pasha 12/1, Foaled January 26. €100,000 yearling, Advertise filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including winners abroad by Kingman and Invincible Spirit. Dam, French 1½m winner, half-sister to useful 1½m winner Sanaija. 100,000euros yearling; market check advised; will need to be useful to make winning debut.
10th	6 10th (6) (3.5/1 +13%) Morning Light	3.5 3.5/1(+13%)	(6) Morning Light 3.5/1, Foaled April 5. No Nay Never filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 9f winner Mawjood and winner up to 8.3f Dalaalaat, both useful. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner, placed in 1000 Guineas/Coronation Stakes. One to note on debut. Half-sister to five winners; trainer having excellent year with 2yos; respected newcomer.
11th	11 11th (11) (300/1 -200%) Tigla	300 300/1(-200%)	(11) Tigla 300/1, Muhaarar filly. Half-sister to 1¼m winner Dangeroffizz and winner up to 7.4f Piastrella. Dam 13f winner. 125/1, eleventh of 13 in maiden at Beverley (7.4f, good) on debut 19 days ago. 125-1, well beaten on last month's debut at Beverley (7.4f, good).

LTO Selection:

Circe shaped with promise to finish third on her racecourse bow at Sandown at the beginning of the month and is expected to have benefited from that experience. That said, she faces a whole host of interesting newcomers, with the vote going to STIFLING. A full-sister to Holloway Boy, who landed the Chesham on his first start, she makes plenty of appeal for top connections. Similar comments apply to Morning Light, Shakeela and Lasting Love in a contest that is likely to throw up plenty of winners in the future.

CIRCE showed plenty when third at Sandown on debut and can put that experience to good use up against mostly newcomers. Stifling and Morning Light represent top stables so make the most appeal of the debutantes before market clues.

Circe (second choice) sets a good form standard but preference is for the Ralph Beckett-trained newcomer MORNING LIGHT.

13:15 Doncaster Maiden (Class 2) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:35 Chester Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (3.5/1 +0%) Lockdown Lass	3.5 3.5/1(+0%)	(8) Lockdown Lass 3.5/1, C&D winner in mid-July before following up at Doncaster 8 days later. Has been in the placings on all 3 starts since (runner-up the last twice) so she's one to consider. Progressed in recent times, including two soft-ground wins in July; goes on the shortlist.
2	2 2nd (2) (5/1 +29%) Agnes Grey	5 5/1(+29%)	(2) Agnes Grey 5/1, Ran best race to date when fifth on handicap debut at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) on penultimate start but unable to replicate that back in novice company at Catterick (7f, good) since. Dropped 6 lb and well berthed in stall 1, a better showing could well be in the offing. Looking exposed now but the return to slower ground won't hurt and she's drawn in stall 1.
3	1 3rd (1) (6.5/1 -63%) Exigency	6.5 6.5/1(-63%)	(1) Exigency 6.5/1, Long time since tasting success (for previous yard in France) but has signalled her turn may be close recently, runner-up at Bath and Leicester last month. Nudged up 1 lb but merits plenty of respect in her current mood. Has found her level again now; may be dropped in this time from stall 9; player.
4	7 4th (7) (12/1 -33%) Hoof It Hoof It	12 12/1(-33%)	(7) Hoof It Hoof It 12/1, Has dropped markedly in the weights and with a first-time tongue tie on, confirmed her return to something like the pick of her 2-y-o form when runner-up at Haydock (7f, good to firm) 7 days ago. In the shake-up provide the equipment works just as well. More competitive lately but she's drawn in 10 today and is unproven on soft ground.
5th	4 5th (4) (6/1 +40%) Carlton And Co	6 6/1(+40%)	(4) Carlton And Co 6/1, Belatedly off the mark at Newcastle in August and has shaped as if still in good form on both starts since, her usual patient tactics putting her at a disadvantage at Carlisle (6.9f, good) just over 2 weeks ago. In with mix with a claimer taking off a valuable 7 lb. Arrives in form and is well drawn this time, so needs considering.
6th	3 6th (3) (3.5/1 +0%) Liberty Mountain	3.5 3.5/1(+0%)	(3) Liberty Mountain 3.5/1, Has hit the crossbar on her last couple of starts, ridden with a bit more patience than is usually the case when going down by a head at Wolverhampton (7.2f) a fortnight ago. She remains of serious interest in this similar contest. Ran well on soft ground early last month; well drawn and there are reasons for optimism.
7th	9 7th (9) (150/1 -127%) Glory And Gold	150 150/1(-127%)	(9) Glory And Gold 150/1, Fair winner at 7f for William Haggas at 3 yrs but yet to beat a rival in 4 of starts for present yard this season. Heaps to prove at present. String of poor efforts for her new yard this year and can't be recommended.
8th	12 8th (12) (33/1 -32%) Independent Beauty	33 33/1(-32%)	(12) Independent Beauty 33/1, Long-standing maiden who ran creditably from 1 lb out of the weights after 4 months off when third at Carlisle (6.9f, good to firm) 23 days ago. Needs to build on that effort from even further out of the weights here. Has had any number of chances and is out of the handicap this time.
9th	5 9th (5) (9/1 +10%) Thewaytothestars	9 9/1(+10%)	(5) Thewaytothestars 9/1, Won at Ffos Las (7f) and Windsor (1m) last month. Possibly couldn't cope with a quick turnaround when only fifth at Ffos Las next time but quickly back on song when third at Chepstow (7.1f, good) 18 days ago. Widest draw tempers enthusiasm, however. Cheekpieces have helped; tends to race on the sharp end, though, so stall 13 is an issue.
10	10 \|U\| (10) (66/1 -32%) Second Collection	66 66/1(-32%)	(10) Second Collection 66/1, Has made no impact in a trio of starts at Wolverhampton this year, latest after 7 months off. This a rare go beyond sprint trips and she can only really be watched. Ages since she ran beyond sprint trips; well held latest, when back from a break.
10th	13 10th (13) (200/1 -203%) Pink Walls	200 200/1(-203%)	(13) Pink Walls 200/1, Looks limited on early evidence, tailed off over a markedly longer trip at Wolverhampton (12.2f) when last seen 5 months ago. Stall 12 to contend with here so can only be watched. Five poor efforts over various trips to date and returns from five months off today.
11th	11 11th (11) (9/1 +55%) Miss Willows	9 9/1(+55%)	(11) Miss Willows 9/1, Beaten a fair way on most of her 6 career starts so far and looks vulnerable from a win point of view back in handicap company. The hood comes off (she has pulled hard more than once) and she'd be a surprise winner.

LTO Selection:

Many have chances and while the likes of Lockdown Lass, Exigency and Thewaytothestars all have solid claims based on the pick of their form, their starting positions from the stalls could well compromise their chances. Therefore, it may be worth siding with LIBERTY MOUNTAIN, who is versatile regarding her style of running and, from stall four, she could be hard to peg back if she can amass an early lead.

A competitive opener to Autumn Festival Friday and one that makes plenty of appeal is LIBERTY MOUNTAIN, who has hit the crossbar on her last couple of outings and, nicely berthed in stall 4, Joseph Parr's 3-y-o is fancied to deservedly open her account for the season. Lockdown Lass has also finished runner-up on her last 2 starts and she may have to settle for silver once again, with Exigency and Carlton And Co another pair who can get involved.

Free-going LOCKDOWN LASS (nap) has been consistent and will hopefully get a good pace to track. Liberty Mountain is second choice.

13:35 Chester Handicap (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:50 Doncaster Listed (Class 1) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (5/1 +17%) Dancing Gemini	5 5/1(+17%)	(2) Dancing Gemini 5/1, Offered plenty to work on when second of 9 in maiden at Salisbury (7f, good to firm, 7/2) on debut. Not disgraced in listed race at Ascot since and big improvement back down in class when winning Newbury maiden. That form is working out well and needs considering. Won Newbury maiden on third start; back up in grade here but is not ruled out.
2	10 2nd (10) (11/1 +8%) Gushing Gold	11 11/1(+8%)	(10) Gushing Gold 11/1, Blue Point filly. Improved to make a winning nursery bow in a big field at York (7f, good to firm) 22 days ago. That form looks rock solid so makes the shortlist. Won big-field nursery at York and that form is working out very well; respected.
3	9 3rd (9) (2/1 +20%) War Rooms	2 2/1(+20%)	(9) War Rooms 2/1, 200,000 gns yearling, Churchill colt. Closely related to useful winner up to 1¼m Herring Island and half-brother to French 1¼m winner Aduna. Looked potentially smart in making a winning start in C&D novice (soft), powering away from a pair with experience. Big shout. Powered clear over C&D on debut in July and he's high on the shortlist this afternoon.
4	1 4th (1) (8.5/1 -21%) Battle Cry	8.5 8.5/1(-21%)	(1) Battle Cry 8.5/1, Left his debut behind when second of 7 over 7f at Down Royal and improved another chunk when going one better in valuable maiden at York. Needs to progress again but that is entirely possible given who trains him. Won the Convivial Maiden at York and can continue to progress for top Irish trainer.
5th	4 5th (4) (9/1 -13%) Kingdom Of Riches	9 9/1(-13%)	(4) Kingdom Of Riches 9/1, Confirmed debut promise when landing odds in decent time at Leicester. Further improvement on the cards and could be useful. Readily made all at Leicester and could play a major role now upped in grade.
6th	8 6th (8) (5.5/1 +15%) Warm Spell	5.5 5.5/1(+15%)	(8) Warm Spell 5.5/1, €170,000 foal, 260,000 gns yearling, Mehmas colt. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 6f Riflescope. Produced a promising first effort behind a useful and experienced rival at Goodwood (6f) before landing the odds in a good time at Newbury (7f, good) 56 days ago. Merits consideration. Won at Newbury on second start; further improvement needed but he's in top hands.
7th	3 7th (3) (22/1 +0%) Ice Max	22 22/1(+0%)	(3) Ice Max 22/1, Dark Angel colt who confirmed debut promise when landing the odds in a Catterick maiden (7f, good) 38 days ago but has plenty to find on bare form here. Won Catterick maiden on second start; takes steep rise in grade but is worth a second look.
8th	7 8th (7) (16/1 -14%) Royal Zabeel	16 16/1(-14%)	(7) Royal Zabeel 16/1, Mastercraftsman colt. Dam, French 6.5f winner, half-sister to US Grade 2 9f winner Last Samurai out of useful 8.5f minor US stakes winner Lady Samuri. Left debut well behind winning Pontefract maiden by a wide margin. That was a weak event, however, so needs to improve again. It was a weak race he won at Pontefract but he was impressive.
9th	5 9th (5) (9/1 -29%) Local Hero	9 9/1(-29%)	(5) Local Hero 9/1, 37,000 gns yearling, Phoenix of Spain colt. Half-brother to 5f winner Sparkalex and 2-y-o 5f winner Greenroad. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. Looked an exciting prospect when easy winner of 9-runner novice at Kempton (8f) 16 days ago. so warrants plenty of respect. Cruised to victory on recent debut at Kempton and remains to be seen where limitations lie.

LTO Selection:

WAR ROOMS made a bright start to his career in a C&D novice in July on soft ground and, with conditions likely to be similar on this occasion, Owen Burrows' colt gets the vote to handle a step up in class. Local Hero caught the eye with a taking display at Kempton on debut and would be an obvious threat if able to cope with the ground. If that isn't the case, perhaps the main danger could be Dancing Gemini, who got off the mark at Newbury and appeals as the type to improve with racing.

A decent renewal with all bar one a last-time-out winner. WAR ROOMS produced a highly promising effort when making a winning debut under similar conditions over C&D in July so shades the vote over Local Hero, who also made a taking debut at Kempton. Dancing Gemini and Gushing Gold are just a couple of other potential dangers.

The Owen Burrows-trained WAR ROOMS powered clear to win on soft ground over C&D on his debut in July and he's taken to make it 2-2.

13:50 Doncaster Listed (Class 1) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:05 Sandown Maiden (Class 4) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (1.88/1 +6%) Cover Point	1.88 1.88/1(+6%)	(1) Cover Point 1.88/1, Soldier's Call colt who failed to build on earlier promise when seventh of 10 to Inquisitively in listed race at York (5f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Holds good form claims back in these calmer waters. The form of his Musselburgh second reads well; latest defeat came in a Listed race.
2	7 2nd (7) (25/1 -108%) Staincliff	25 25/1(-108%)	(7) Staincliff 25/1, Foaled March 10. 200,000 gns yearling, Advertise filly. Half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6f winner Ancestral Land. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, half-sister to useful 5f winner Online Alexander. Worth a market check. Cost 200,000gns and presumably held in high regard to be kicking off at Sandown.
3	8 3rd (8) (150/1 -88%) Talking Rubbish	150 150/1(-88%)	(8) Talking Rubbish 150/1, Last of 5 in minor event at Lingfield (5f, good to firm, 25/1) on her debut 76 days ago. Lots more is needed. Last of five over 5f at Lingfield in early July and wouldn't be the obvious answer.
4	3 4th (3) (33/1 -32%) Port Hedland	33 33/1(-32%)	(3) Port Hedland 33/1, Cable Bay colt who came in ninth of 12 in minor event (25/1) at Newbury (6f, good to firm) on his debut 64 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward. 25-1 when beaten just over 5l into ninth at Newbury two months ago (6f, good).
5th	4 5th (4) (0.67/1 +8%) South Shore	0.67 0.67/1(+8%)	(4) South Shore 0.67/1, Blue Point colt who made a promising start when second of 6 in minor event at Ripon (5f, good) 17 days ago. Sure to improve so he merits serious consideration. Only newcomer in the field when going down narrowly at Ripon; winner could be useful.
6th	6 6th (6) (12/1 +25%) Bluebell Grove	12 12/1(+25%)	(6) Bluebell Grove 12/1, 7/2, last of 8 in minor event at Southwell (5f) on debut 18 days ago, slowly away. Can do better so this Blue Point filly is no forlorn hope. Finished last at Southwell (5f AW) but she cost 190,000gns and went off at 7-2.
7th	5 7th (5) (16/1 -33%) Ziggy's Missile	16 16/1(-33%)	(5) Ziggy's Missile 16/1, 18/1, third of 10 in minor event at Bath (5f, good to firm) on his debut 23 days ago. This Blue Point colt should have more to offer. Has a lot to find on the form of his third at Bath but should be wiser this time.

LTO Selection:

COVER POINT failed to make an impact in Listed company at York last month, but William Haggas' colt sets the standard down in class and is fancied to strike at the fourth time of asking. South Shore finished second to a promising sort on his debut and ought to go close with improvement on the cards. Nazron and Ziggy's Missile can battle it out for the minor honours.

SOUTH SHORE shaped well on his first run when runner-up at Ripon and can improve sufficiently to deny Cover Point who holds the edge on form and rates a big threat dropped back to maiden company. Nazron is proving a consistent sort and can't be discounted either.

It's unlikely that COVER POINT gave his true running in a Listed race at York having previously pushed a horse of that calibre close.

14:05 Sandown Maiden (Class 4) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:10 Chester Maiden (Class 4) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (8/1 -33%) Greer	8 8/1(-33%)	(1) Greer 8/1, Foaled May 18. €105,000 yearling, Night of Thunder colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 2-y-o 7f winner Faakhirah and 10.3f winner Eastern Legend. Dam winner up to 7f (2-y-o 6f winner). Market check advised. 105,000euros yearling; sixth foal from a 7f Group 3 winner; half-brother to four winners..
2	7 2nd (7) (4.5/1 +18%) Our Havana	4.5 4.5/1(+18%)	(7) Our Havana 4.5/1, Shaped as if better for the run in 5f Redcar novice in May and duly came on plenty for that effort when fourth in an Ayr maiden (6f, firm) 3 months ago. Upped further in trip and could well have more to offer. Ayr fourth (6f) looks solid; pedigree suggests this extra furlong should suit; noteworthy..
3	9 3rd (9) (18/1 -13%) Amancio	18 18/1(-13%)	(9) Amancio 18/1, Sixties Icon colt who having been gelded, showed more than first time up after 3 months off when fifth in minor event at Kempton (8f) 16 days ago. Looks one for low-grade nurseries after this. Shaped better than on Windsor debut when back in action at Kempton (1m, AW); needs better..
4	4 4th (4) (1.38/1 +27%) Berkshire Nugget	1.38 1.38/1(+27%)	(4) Berkshire Nugget 1.38/1, Expert Eye colt who showed plenty to work on first time up when fourth in minor event at Newmarket (7f, good) 4 weeks ago, not seen to best effect caught rather isolated from the highest stall. Expected to take a big step forward here. 62,000gns yearling; fourth on Newmarket debut (7f; form franked); top of the list.
5th	8 5th (8) (80/1 -142%) Anglesey Lad	80 80/1(-142%)	(8) Anglesey Lad 80/1, Barely modest form shown when fourth at Bath on debut and although he wasn't disgraced on nursery/all-weather debut last time, it's easy enough to look elsewhere. No progress since Bath debut fourth, despite being gelded; best to look elsewhere..
6th	3 6th (3) (100/1 -203%) State Of Chaos	100 100/1(-203%)	(3) State Of Chaos 100/1, Dark Angel colt who finished down the field in a pair of novice events last month. Likely to need more time. Modest form both starts; this seventh furlong should suit, albeit with others preferred.
7th	2 7th (2) (11/1 -22%) Land Lover	11 11/1(-22%)	(2) Land Lover 11/1, Fair form shown on his first 5 outings before being outclassed in a valuable sales event at York (6f, good to firm) just over 3 weeks ago. Not out of things back in maiden company. Plenty of experience; struggled in a valuable sales race at York's Ebor Festival last time.
8th	12 8th (12) (5.5/1 +31%) Terratino Fire	5.5 5.5/1(+31%)	(12) Terratino Fire 5.5/1, Buratino gelding who shaped encouragingly having been held back by inexperience early when fifth in minor event at this C&D (good to soft) on debut 13 days ago. Will surely improve but a wide stall does temper enthusiasm. Seemingly in need of experience when fifth over C&D (It's Not Risky third) a fortnight ago.
9th	5 9th (5) (6/1 +0%) It's Not Risky	6 6/1(+0%)	(5) It's Not Risky 6/1, Still not nearly the finished article but had clearly learnt plenty from his debut when third at this C&D (good to soft) just under a fortnight ago, finishing with running left. Likely he will improve again. C&D third (good to soft) a fortnight ago; handily drawn; should be thereabouts..
10th	11 10th (11) (500/1 -400%) Nicholo	500 500/1(-400%)	(11) Nicholo 500/1, Mukhadram colt who showed only greenness when last of 9 in minor event at this C&D (good to soft, 100/1) on debut 13 days ago, very slowly away. Has plenty to learn. Tailed-off last of nine on recent C&D debut; tough to consider from widest draw (stall 12).
11th	6 11th (6) (66/1 -371%) Mister Gan	66 66/1(-371%)	(6) Mister Gan 66/1, Down the field in pair of novice events 3 months apart and looks more of a longer-term project. Ran okay on York debut (6f) but struggled behind a couple of these over C&D..
12th	10 12th (10) (100/1 -300%) King For A Day	100 100/1(-300%)	(10) King For A Day 100/1, Foaled March 26. €13,000 yearling, Acclamation colt. Dam, useful French 1¼m winner, half-sister to Queen Mary Stakes/Prix Robert Papin winner Signora Cabello. 13,000euros yearling; fifth foal from a 1m2f French winner; will probably need further..

LTO Selection:

Just a length separated TERRATINO FIRE (fifth) and It's Not Risky (third) when they met in a novice here 13 days ago and given the former made a hash of the start and has a 4lb pull under the terms of this race, the Hugo Palmer-trained gelding is fancied to reverse the form. Berkshire Nugget is entitled to be wiser after last month's Newmarket debut, while Our Havana also commands respect.

Despite being caught rather isolated from the highest stall at Newmarket on debut, BERKSHIRE NUGGET still displayed plenty of ability to finish fourth and, now expected to take a big step forward, Andrew Balding's colt gets the verdict to come out on top. Hugo Palmer saddles It's Not Risky and Terratino Fire, and with the former holding an experience edge and being much better drawn, he can chase the selection home, with Land Lover rounding off the shortlist. .

Andrew Balding's BERKSHIRE NUGGET receives the vote over a noteworthy Our Havana after posting an encouraging Newmarket debut.

14:10 Chester Maiden (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:15 Downpatrick Maiden Hurdle 18f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	2 1st (2) (3.5/1 +0%) Fathom Two	3.5 3.5/1(+0%)	(2) Fathom Two 3.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. Third of 9 in novice hurdle at this C&D (good, 5/1) on hurdles bow 18 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Recent C&D third now has tongue tie fitted; should be thereabouts.
2	1 2nd (1) (4.5/1 +47%) Gone For Tea	4.5 4.5/1(+47%)	(1) Gone For Tea 4.5/1, Lightly-raced bumper winner. 11/2, career best when winning 8-runner bumper at Bellewstown (17.2f, good) 16 days ago, readily. Makes hurdles debut. Ballinrobe bumper winner likes decent ground; should make her mark hurdling.
3	5 3rd (5) (4/1 +43%) Yeats Star	4 4/1(+43%)	(5) Yeats Star 4/1, Thrice-raced maiden under Rules. 15/2, fourth of 11 in novice hurdle at Wexford (16.4f, soft) 14 days ago. One to consider. Initial promise not yet fulfilled; may want more time and a longer trip.
4	3 4th (3) (12/1 +14%) Figurehead	12 12/1(+14%)	(3) Figurehead 12/1, Modest hurdler. Remains a maiden after 14 hurdle runs. 16/1, respectable tenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (16f, good) 71 days ago. Rejoined yard after leaving Sean Aherne. Recent form in handicaps ordinary; first start for current yard and others preferred.
5th	8 5th (8) (2.25/1 -29%) Nt Field Minnesota	2.25 2.25/1(-29%)	(8) Nt Field Minnesota 2.25/1, Once-raced maiden. 4/9, second of 12 in bumper at Tramore (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 26 days ago. This former point winner is of strong interest now switched to hurdles. Found Tramore too sharp on bumper debut; points' winner goes hurdling now.
6th	10 6th (10) (22/1 -83%) All Ways And Ever	22 22/1(-83%)	(10) All Ways And Ever 22/1, Modest maiden on the Flat. Twice-raced maiden. 40/1, second of 16 in novice hurdle at Limerick (16f, soft) 50 days ago. Limerick second a big improvement and chance of ground coming in her favour.
7th	9 7th (9) (66/1 +34%) Sally's Cave	66 66/1(+34%)	(9) Sally's Cave 66/1, Twice-raced maiden. 150/1, twelfth of 17 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (16.9f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Let down by her jumping when well held on both recent maiden hurdle runs.
8th	7 8th (7) (6/1 +29%) Bayonetta	6 6/1(+29%)	(7) Bayonetta 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable third of 11 in novice hurdle (7/2) at Perth (20.2f, good to soft) 45 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Touched off in slowly-run C&D mares' maiden in July; tongue tie tried and more needed.
9th	11 9th (11) (150/1 -275%) Princess Lily	150 150/1(-275%)	(11) Princess Lily 150/1, Second foal. Dam lightly raced in bumpers/once-raced hurdles, herself a half-sister to bumper winner Gaillimh A Chroi out of fairly useful 2½m hurdle winner Burnt Out. Probably more one for the longer term. Milan filly probably all the better for this debut run.
10th	6 10th (6) (100/1 +0%) Zaghraf	100 100/1(+0%)	(6) Zaghraf 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. 40/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, fourteenth of 24 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, soft) 39 days ago, merely closing up late. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Tailed off over the summer at Kilbeggan; eligible for a mark after this.

LTO Selection:

NT FIELD MINNESOTA kicks on over hurdles now having been turned over at a short price on her 'track' debut at Tramore. The Flemensfirth mare was no match for Grannys Yaris at the business end last month but may do a bit better now tackling jumps. She was a point-to-point winner at Dromahane in April. Gone For Tea looks an obvious contender having won a bumper at Bellewstown at the end of last month but has a winner's penalty to carry for that success. Bayonetta was narrowly denied here on her penultimate outing and has been consistent so she's another for the shortlist.

NT FIELD MINNESOTA failed to measure up to market expectations on her Rules debut in a Tramore bumper last month, but she may well be seen in a better light now tackling hurdles. Willie Mullins' charge is marginally preferred to Fathom Five, who didn't do much wrong when third in a C&D novice recently and he needs considering. Gone For Tea is worth a second look given what he showed in bumpers, while Bayonetta is also shortlisted.

The sole bumper winner in the field GONE FOR TEA can make a winning start over hurdles, chiefly at the expense of Fathom Two

14:15 Downpatrick Maiden Hurdle 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:25 Doncaster Group 2 (Class 1) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (2.25/1 +44%) Big Evs	2.25 2.25/1(+44%)	(1) Big Evs 2.25/1, Commanding winner of listed Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot before improving again to take Molecomb Stakes at Goodwood (5f, heavy). Easy to forgive no show in the Nunthorpe at York and expected to bounce back. Down the field in the Nunthorpe but leading claims judged on earlier Group 3/Listed wins.
2	11 2nd (11) (5/1 +23%) Flora Of Bermuda	5 5/1(+23%)	(11) Flora Of Bermuda 5/1, First home on the far side when sixth of 26 in the Queen Mary and much improved faced with softer ground when off the mark in impressive fashion in 5f Goodwood event. Faded in the Lowther since but trip/ground more suitable here. Disappointing in Lowther at York but claims could be boosted if she's back on slow ground.
3	7 3rd (7) (33/1 +0%) Rosario	33 33/1(+0%)	(7) Rosario 33/1, Has quite a speedy pedigree and knew his job well enough to make a successful start at Ffos Las 82 days ago. However, bare form is ordinary and easy to look elsewhere. Won at Ffos Las in June on his sole start but others have achieved considerably more.
4	6 4th (6) (8.5/1 +39%) Malc	8.5 8.5/1(+39%)	(6) Malc 8.5/1, Off the mark first time up at Carlisle in May and improved significantly on that form when second to Valiant Force in Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm). However, disappointed when favourite for the July Stakes at Newmarket since. Below par at Newmarket last time but this Royal Ascot runner-up isn't written off.
5th	5 5th (5) (2.5/1 +50%) Kylian	2.5 2.5/1(+50%)	(5) Kylian 2.5/1, Opened account in good style switched to AW at Newcastle in June and showed much-improved form when following up in a listed race at Sandown (5f). Did best work late on when third Molecomb Stakes at Goodwood (heavy) before excuses in Gimcrack at York. Not taken lightly. 5f Listed winner who failed to stay 6f in the Gimcrack at York; might not be far away.
6th	12 6th (12) (12/1 +25%) Graceful Thunder	12 12/1(+25%)	(12) Graceful Thunder 12/1, Well placed to win 3 of her 6 starts, including listed event at Deauville (5f, soft) last month. Close third in Group 3 at Lonchamp since and not taken lightly. Close third in Group 3 at Longchamp a fortnight ago and she's not ruled out.
7th	2 7th (2) (28/1 -12%) Fool's Gold	28 28/1(-12%)	(2) Fool's Gold 28/1, Confirmed debut promise when winning Windsor maiden (6f, good to firm) 11 days ago but plenty more needed again to get involved in this company. Won at Windsor on second run; further improvement possible but needs sizeable step forward.
8th	3 8th (3) (7/1 +22%) Francis Meynell	7 7/1(+22%)	(3) Francis Meynell 7/1, 70,000gns foal, 125,000gns 2-y-o. Half-brother to several winners, including smart 6f/7f winner Donnerschlag. Knew what was required and made a winning start in the manner of a useful prospect at Navan (5f, good to soft) 2 weeks ago. This is a big jump up but still warrants respect. Cosy win on recent debut at Navan and this Irish raider is an interesting contender.

LTO Selection:

BIG EVS found life much tougher against older rivals in the Nunthorpe at York last month, but Mick Appleby's colt, who had shown a hugely likeable attitude when winning at both Royal Ascot and Glorious Goodwood, is taken to bounce back on this occasion. The drop back to 5f is likely to benefit Kylian, who had finished third to the selection in the Molecomb prior to not appearing to get home in the Gimcrack. Inquisitively and Flora Of Bermuda complete the shortlist.

BIG EVS's no show in the Nunthorpe at York can be easily forgiven and he's taken to add another big prize back against his own age group having already won the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot and the Molecomb at Glorious Goodwood. Inquisitively was behind the selection at Ascot but he looked a smart prosect when scoring at York subsequently and rates a big threat if handing the ground, with Flora of Bermuda and Kylian others to consider.

There was a lot to like about the performance of FRANCIS MEYNELL when he was a cosy winner on his recent debut at Navan.

14:25 Doncaster Group 2 (Class 1) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Sandown Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (6/1 +33%) Dolly Gray	6 6/1(+33%)	(5) Dolly Gray 6/1, Breakthrough winner at Nottingham in June but well below form at Chester and Wolverhampton on her last two starts. Needs to bounce back. Two good 6f runs in June but well held the last twice and drop to 5f asks a new question.
2	7 2nd (7) (5.5/1 +8%) Four Adaay	5.5 5.5/1(+8%)	(7) Four Adaay 5.5/1, Gained her second success of 2023 at Newmarket in June. Has held her form really well since too, a solid third of 6 in handicap at Goodwood (5f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Two sprint wins this season and she's held her form well; likely to give her running again.
3	6 3rd (6) (5/1 -25%) Devil's Angel	5 5/1(-25%)	(6) Devil's Angel 5/1, C&D winner who comes here on the back of a good second of 12 in handicap at Redcar (6f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Can go well again off the same mark. Good record over C&D and back to form at Redcar latest; one to be interested in.
4	3 4th (3) (5.5/1 +31%) Penguin Island	5.5 5.5/1(+31%)	(3) Penguin Island 5.5/1, Got off the mark at Chepstow in July and in good form since, fifth of 12 at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Cheekpieces go on now and can't be discounted. Beat Four Adaay at Chepstow in July; two good runs since; cheekpieces need to spark extra.
5th	8 5th (8) (5.5/1 +27%) Libra Tiger	5.5 5.5/1(+27%)	(8) Libra Tiger 5.5/1, Finally broke his run of seconds when winning C&D handicap in July. Beat only one at Newbury (5.2f, good) 27 days ago though so needs to get back on track. C&D winner in July (soft) before finishing down the field in two stronger races.
6th	4 6th (4) (22/1 -83%) Impeach	22 22/1(-83%)	(4) Impeach 22/1, Three-time AW winner for Conrad Allen. Off 11 weeks before making an encouraging start for his new connections when third of 7 in handicap at Goodwood (6f, good) 21 days ago, fading only late on. Player. Ran well for new yard when close 3rd at Goodwood 21 days ago; has C&D form but best at 6f.
7th	2 7th (2) (14/1 -180%) Recon Mission	14 14/1(-180%)	(2) Recon Mission 14/1, C&D winner who posted a creditable third of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) 25 days ago. Enters calculations. C&D winner; drops into his first Class 5 but has other front-runners to worry about.
8th	9 8th (9) (33/1 -32%) The Defiant	33 33/1(-32%)	(9) The Defiant 33/1, Fair 5f AW winner in June for Daniel Steele but well below par all three runs since, last of 5 on yard debut at Salisbury (5f, soft) 14 days ago. Lots more is required. Low-key stable debut two weeks ago and this track may be a stiffer test than ideal.
9th	10 9th (10) (66/1 -164%) Lumacho	66 66/1(-164%)	(10) Lumacho 66/1, Three-time 5f scorer for George Boughey. Good Kempton second on her final run for that yard in July but last of five on yard bow in handicap at Epsom (6f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Plenty more is needed. Quiet start for new yard at Epsom four weeks ago; others looks safer.
10th	1 10th (1) (4.5/1 +55%) Twilight Madness	4.5 4.5/1(+55%)	(1) Twilight Madness 4.5/1, Arrives well below par, only eighth of 12 in handicap over C&D (good) 13 days ago. Has work to do despite a falling mark. Down in the weights without looking quite in the form required to capitalise.
11	11 \|RR\| (11) (11/1 -38%) Imperiousity	11 11/1(-38%)	(11) Imperiousity 11/1, Scored at Salisbury in September and not disgraced when third of 6 at Brighton (5.3f, good to soft) 4 days ago. One for the shortlist. Two 5f wins this season; over-raced when a well-held 3rd on Monday; needs a career best.

LTO Selection:

Recon Mission continues to run well in defeat and must firmly enter the reckoning now 2lb below his last winning mark, though preference is for DEVIL'S ANGEL. The son of Dark Angel bounced back when finishing second to a well-handicapped rival at Redcar, who has subsequently hit the woodwork from 5lb higher. Jedd O'Keefe's charge is similarly well treated and he can go one better today. Others to note include Four Adaay and Imperiousity.

IMPEACH took a big step back in the right direction when a debut third for Michael Attwater at Goodwood and can capitalise on a reduced mark now to gain a first turf success. In-form C&D winner Devil's Angel rates a big danger however, with the reliable Four Adaay and C&D scorer Recon Mission both in the mix too in a competitive sprint.

After a return to form at Redcar last month DEVIL'S ANGEL is taken to enhance his fine C&D record at the main expense of Four Adaay.

14:40 Sandown Handicap (Class 5) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:45 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (7.5/1 -125%) Glendown	7.5 7.5/1(-125%)	(11) Glendown 7.5/1, Opened account at Ripon (6f) in July and, after a below-par effort on softer ground, back on track when in the frame at Beverley (5f) on his last 2 starts. Only just failed having been drawn wide on his latest outing, but conditions might not be ideal for him this time. Well beaten in both runs on ground featuring the word soft; leading claims otherwise.
2	2 2nd (2) (1.5/1 +45%) Captain Cuddles	1.5 1.5/1(+45%)	(2) Captain Cuddles 1.5/1, Landed 6f Salisbury novice last July and, after 10 weeks off, fared better than he had in the spring when placed at Ascot and Newbury (both at 7f) this summer. Met interference last time, so he can resume his progress with the drop back in trip to suit. Major player. Won't mind the drop from 7f or the return to softer than good; respected from a low stall.
3	3 3rd (3) (11/1 +39%) Umming N' Ahing	11 11/1(+39%)	(3) Umming N' Ahing 11/1, Completed hat-trick when successful at Goodwood (5f) in May and shaped as if still in good form when mid-field at the same C&D next time. However, he ran no sort of race after 3 months off at this course 13 days ago, so needs to leave his latest effort well behind. Didn't offer a lot back from a break here latest; hard to view the extra furlong as a plus.
4	7 4th (7) (12/1 -33%) Kessaar Power	12 12/1(-33%)	(7) Kessaar Power 12/1, Won on his first 2 starts this year but has been struggling of late, in first-time visor when well beaten at Chelmsford (6f) 15 days ago. Interesting jockey booking, though, and he's on a workable mark as he makes his first run since leaving Kevin Philippart De Foy. Won in the spring but has lost his way; left Kevin Philippart De Foy; others preferred.
5th	9 5th (9) (50/1 -52%) Afterlife	50 50/1(-52%)	(9) Afterlife 50/1, Successful on his final outing last year when trained by John & Thady Gosden but has beaten just one rival in 3 starts so far this year. Back up in trip on first run for yard after leaving Robert Cowell. 4,500gns buy after three modest efforts for Robert Cowell; low stall the main plus.
6th	10 6th (10) (12/1 +25%) Pocket The Packet	12 12/1(+25%)	(10) Pocket The Packet 12/1, All 5 wins have come on the all-weather, but produced one of his better efforts on turf when sixth of 11 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f) 23 days ago, nearest at the finish. Now 3 lb below his last winning mark so he merits consideration. Back on a handy mark and showed more last time but unproven under testing conditions.
7th	5 7th (5) (10/1 +17%) King's Crown	10 10/1(+17%)	(5) King's Crown 10/1, Has gone the wrong way from an encouraging first 2 starts of the campaign, finishing well held at Haydock (5f) when last seen in July. Mark has fallen further as a result, but needs the return to this longer trip to spark a revival. Often made the running, so stall 11 is an obvious concern; some way down the pecking order.
8th	4 8th (4) (3.33/1 +26%) Tellus	3.33 3.33/1(+26%)	(4) Tellus 3.33/1, Showed improved form when winning at Pontefract and Ayr on her first 2 starts this season, but down the field on all 3 subsequent outings. Is edging back down in the weights at least and has the plum draw in stall 1, but others still more persuasive. Three poor efforts since two wins in the spring; comes from stall 1 but has it to prove.
9th	6 9th (6) (150/1 -355%) Beylerbeyi	150 150/1(-355%)	(6) Beylerbeyi 150/1, Fairly useful form when winning newcomers race at Deauville in August last year but well below that level since, down the field in handicap at La Teste in June on his only start this year. First run for yard after leaving Jean-Claude Rouget. Picked up for 7,000euros from France; would want to see support before considering him.
10th	12 10th (12) (22/1 -100%) Sugar Hill Babe	22 22/1(-100%)	(12) Sugar Hill Babe 22/1, Habitual slow starter but bounced right back to form when getting off the mark at Bath (5f) in August. Not in the same form when seventh of 11 at this course 13 days ago, so she comes with risks attached despite still being on a workable mark. Usually misses the break, can hang and often pulls hard, so will always be risky.
11th	1 11th (1) (40/1 -21%) Flag Flying	40 40/1(-21%)	(1) Flag Flying 40/1, Looked a useful prospect when making a winning debut at Goodwood (6f) last summer, but disappointing on his remaining 3 starts of the year. Fared no better after 9 months off at Carlisle 15 days ago, so he has a bit to prove at present. Again offered little encouragement back from nine months off two weeks ago; hard to fancy.
12th	8 12th (8) (16/1 -100%) River Usk	16 16/1(-100%)	(8) River Usk 16/1, Stepped up on his reappearance when gaining a first success in good style at Beverley (7.4f) in May. In-and-out form since, making the frame at this course (7.6f) in June before well held upped in class last time. However, he's shortlisted returned to this grade. Spring win came from the front over a stiff 7.4f; will do well to dictate from stall 12.

LTO Selection:

GLENDOWN made all when he got off the mark in a handicap at Ripon in July and repeat of those tactics could be instrumental in the three-year-old doubling his career tally here. He was a fast-finishing second at Beverley recently and, off just 1lb higher, he could be hard to peg back. Tellus has been cut some slack by the handicapper and is feared dropping back in trip, while Captain Cuddles is also considered.

CAPTAIN CUDDLES got back on the up when placed at Ascot and Newbury this summer and, having met interference on his latest run, he can return to winning ways dropped back to 6f. Pocket The Packet ran one of his better races on turf last time and could be the main danger, with River Usk also considered having made the frame here on his penultimate start.

The well-drawn CAPTAIN CUDDLES shouldn't mind the drop to 6f, back on slower ground, and looks the best option in a tricky handicap.

14:45 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:50 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 18f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	6 1st (6) (2.5/1 +17%) Gwan Tadhg	2.5 2.5/1(+17%)	(6) Gwan Tadhg 2.5/1, C&D winner. 2 wins from 3 runs this season. Career best when winning 15-runner handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (17.2f, good, 15/8) 16 days ago, easily. Shortlist material. Won 2 of last 3 starts inc' here last month; 8lb rise for latest win; may not want it soft.
2	3 2nd (3) (4.5/1 +40%) Gladiatorial	4.5 4.5/1(+40%)	(3) Gladiatorial 4.5/1, Course winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. Second of 10 in handicap hurdle at this course (21.7f, good, 15/2) 18 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Course winner; went close to ending a losing run here latest; shorter trip may not help.
3	7 3rd (7) (5.5/1 +35%) Fassbender	5.5 5.5/1(+35%)	(7) Fassbender 5.5/1, C&D winner. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, 1½ lengths second of 13 to Gwan Tadhg in handicap hurdle (11/1) at this course (17.3f, good) 33 days ago. 2-8 in h'cap hurdles here and went close in first-time cheekpieces (retained) here latest.
4	5 4th (5) (6.5/1 +19%) Theonewedreamof	6.5 6.5/1(+19%)	(5) Theonewedreamof 6.5/1, Winner in hurdle at Punchestown in January. 7/2, sixth of 7 in handicap hurdle at this course (21.8f, good) 33 days ago. Didn't appreciate 2m6f latest; doesn't look too well treated at present but not ruled out.
5th	10 5th (10) (7.5/1 +53%) Attitash	7.5 7.5/1(+53%)	(10) Attitash 7.5/1, Creditable 9 lengths fifth of 15 to Gwan Tadhg in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (17.2f, good, 7/1) 16 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Needs a couple of these to falter. Ran well over fences here last month but not as good over timber since; up against it.
6th	2 6th (2) (12/1 +14%) Willyouwalkwithme	12 12/1(+14%)	(2) Willyouwalkwithme 12/1, Theee-time C&D winner. Fifth of 6 in minor event hurdle (25/1) at this course (17.3f, good) 33 days ago. 3-time course winner and creditable 5th latest; should relish return to h'cap.
7th	9 7th (9) (80/1 -21%) Reverse Polarity	80 80/1(-21%)	(9) Reverse Polarity 80/1, 80/1, ninth of 10 in minor event hurdle at Bellewstown (17.2f, good) 16 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Tailed off in 3 starts for new yard; first-time cheekpieces need to spark major revival.
1	1 \|F\| (1) (3.5/1 +56%) Invictus World	3.5 3.5/1(+56%)	(1) Invictus World 3.5/1, Course winner. 1 win from 3 runs this season. 9/2, good fourth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (16.9f, good to soft) 14 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Others more persuasive. Career best when fourth of 14 on h'cap debut 2 weeks ago; yard in form and can progress.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (100/1 -52%) Let Her Flow	100 100/1(-52%)	(12) Let Her Flow 100/1, One win from 27 NH runs. Pulled up in handicap chase (50/1) at Roscommon (21.3f, soft) 38 days ago, tailed off when pulled up sixth. Switches from chase to hurdles. Shown very little in four starts for new yard; 1lb wrong.

LTO Selection:

GWAN TADHG was unlucky to bump into a massive gamble in Anyway on his last visit here but has been an easy winner himself since and could grab another victory back at this course. The Frozen Fire gelding had won over course and distance last month before finishing second back here just over a fortnight later. Only two days after that he won with ease at Bellewstown and the progressive six-year-old is fancied to defy a 8lb hike for that victory. Invictus World won over two-miles-five here on his penultimate start and ran well when dropped back in trip at Down Royal on his handicap debut. He could be a danger. Como Park was a promising fourth on his hurdling debut at Navan. He hasn't really built on that in two starts this summer but could make an impression now trying handicap company.

Dual Flat winner COMO PARK has displayed promise in a trio maiden hurdles since joining this yard and he is taken to make a winning handicap debut in this sphere. Gwan Tadhg has been in good form since returning from a break last month and is greatly respected, while Gladiatorial is also shortlisted. Fassbender could also feature, provided he is able to build on his latest effort here.

This looks competitive for the grade but COMO PARK could be in a different league having shaped with promise in maiden hurdles

14:50 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Doncaster Group 2 (Class 1) 18f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (3.33/1 -4%) Trueshan	3.33 3.33/1(-4%)	(5) Trueshan 3.33/1, One of the leading stayers of recent years. Edged out by Coltrane in this last year but gained revenge on that rival when landing a third consecutive Long Distance Cup at Ascot in October. Below best in 2 runs this spring but major player if a subsequent wind operation has had a reviving effect. Best form of these when at his peak but he's now had wind surgery to try to stop the slide.
2	3 2nd (3) (3/1 +0%) Sweet William	3 3/1(+0%)	(3) Sweet William 3/1, Most progressive since equipped with blinkers, winning very competitive handicaps at Newbury (2m) in July and Goodwood in August. Excellent second of 22 in the Ebor at York latest and looks capable of making his mark outside of handicaps. Unraced over this far; four rivals have better 2023 form but he's highly progressive.
3	2 3rd (2) (6/1 +33%) Broome	6 6/1(+33%)	(2) Broome 6/1, Won the Dubai Gold Cup at Meydan in March. Creditable third in the Yorkshire Cup on his return to Europe but well that level in his 3 outings since, on the latest beaten 8¼ lengths into fifth behind Coltrane in the Lonsdale Cup at York. Bounce back needed. Won 2m Dubai Gold Cup in March and close 3rd in the Yorkshire Cup in May; well held since.
4	4 4th (4) (66/1 -32%) The Grand Visir	66 66/1(-32%)	(4) The Grand Visir 66/1, Confirmed all his powers are intact when second in the Queen Alexandra Stakes at Royal Ascot (21.5f) in June but not quite at the same level in handicaps since. Third in this in 2020 but last of 6 in 2021. Another headgear swap; needs to get back to summer 2021 form to hold any serious chance.
5th	1 5th (1) (1.25/1 +9%) Coltrane	1.25 1.25/1(+9%)	(1) Coltrane 1.25/1, Beat Trueshan by a neck in this 12 months ago and added another Group 2 to his CV when seeing off Gold Cup winner Courage Mon Ami in the Lonsdale Cup at York (2m, good to firm) 3 weeks ago. A 3 lb penalty for that is unlikely to prevent him making a bold bid to defend his crown. Won this last year; in career-best form on three of four starts this term; set to go well.

LTO Selection:

COLTRANE regained the winning thread in the Lonsdale Cup at York in August and the six-year-old is fancied to defy a 3lb penalty and complete a double here. The two-time Group 1 winner Trueshan hasn't looked at his best in two appearances this season, but a subsequent wind procedure may bring about an improved bid from the popular gelding. The progressive Sweet William was narrowly denied in the Ebor last time and should have more to come.

COLTRANE has been most consistent in top staying events in the last 18 months or so and is taken to land a second successive win in this, although, in receipt of weight, Trueshan (who has had wind surgery) and Broome have the potential to make life very difficult for him if bouncing back to anything like their best form.

Last year's winner COLTRANE looks a more solid candidate than his old rival Trueshan. Sweet William is feared most.

15:00 Doncaster Group 2 (Class 1) 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:05 Ballinrobe Maiden Hurdle 18f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (2.5/1 +58%) An Bradan Feasa	2.5 2.5/1(+58%)	(1) An Bradan Feasa 2.5/1, Half-brother to fairly useful 17f hurdle winner Custom of The Sea (by Soldier of Fortune). Finished only mid-division in maiden sole start on Flat but could do better now jumping. Showed ability on recent Flat debut and half-brother to a winning hurdler.
2	4 2nd (4) (9/1 +36%) Pigeon House	9 9/1(+36%)	(4) Pigeon House 9/1, Fair maiden on the Flat but well held completed start over hurdles. Some wayward jumping so far and well held when fourth at Killarney.
3	6 3rd (6) (2.5/1 -67%) Expelliarmus	2.5 2.5/1(-67%)	(6) Expelliarmus 2.5/1, Closely related to useful 2m hurdle winner Common Practice. Fair form on Flat, stays 1¼m. Failed to meet expectations on handicap debut last time but good chance she'll make a hurdler. Well beaten favourite twice since promising third over 1m2f; half-brother a useful hurdler.
4	3 4th (3) (3/1 -33%) Golden Temple	3 3/1(-33%)	(3) Golden Temple 3/1, Fairly useful maiden on the Flat who showed some aptitude for hurdling when fourth of 12 in juvenile at this course (16.6f, good) on NH debut 32 days ago. Sets the standard on that run, albeit not a high one. Blinkers on for 1st time over jumps. Decent maiden on the level and fourth here on hurdling debut last month; blinkers back on.
5th	7 5th (7) (14/1 -65%) Millennium Rose	14 14/1(-65%)	(7) Millennium Rose 14/1, 8/1, showed a bit of promise when fifth of 8 in juvenile hurdle at Down Royal (16.9f, good to soft) on NH debut 14 days ago. May do better. Debut fifth at Down Royal doesn't leave her far off Golden Temple on collateral form.
6th	2 6th (2) (5.5/1 +27%) Giselles Defence	5.5 5.5/1(+27%)	(2) Giselles Defence 5.5/1, Fair maiden on Flat, stays 1½m, good effort last time. Could be a factor on hurdle debut. Stayed on well to be second in recent 1m2f handicap and half-brother to a hurdles winner.
7th	5 7th (5) (66/1 +34%) Annalough	66 66/1(+34%)	(5) Annalough 66/1, Little solid form on Flat so easily passed over on hurdle debut. Fair run in 1m4f maiden on return but ran poorly on handicap bow since; hurdling debut.

LTO Selection:

GOLDEN TEMPLE was reasonably capable on the flat and has hurdling experience. His flat form is at middle-distances and while well held on jumps debut here last month, the runner-up won subsequently and this looks winnable. Expelliarmus has caught the eye on the flat and while unexposed and likely to prove best of these in time, might benefit from today's jumps debut. An Breadan Feasa's dam is a half-sister to high-class hurdler Kalashnikov and is capable of improving from an encouraging Navan flat debut. Giselles Defence has middle-distance form but needs to improve with and softening ground not being ideal. Pigeon House has jumped left on occasions in two hurdles todate and needs to improve on his Killarney run.

EXPELLIARMUS failed to meet expectations on her most recent Flat outing, but there's every chance she'll take to this discipline being closely related to useful 2m hurdle winner Common Practice, so she earns the vote. Golden Temple sets the standard on his run here last month, albeit not a high one, while An Bradan Feasa needs considering, too.

The refitting of blinkers on GOLDEN TEMPLE is significant and he's entitled to improve from his creditable hurdling debut at this track

15:05 Ballinrobe Maiden Hurdle 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:15 Sandown Maiden (Class 4) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (11/1 -38%) Extraordinaire	11 11/1(-38%)	(2) Extraordinaire 11/1, Stepped forward from debut when fifth in a maiden here 13 days ago and could make an even bigger impression if she improves for the step up in trip. Commands respect on her latest fifth here and stepping up to 1m should benefit.
2	5 2nd (5) (8.5/1 -113%) Our Golden One	8.5 8.5/1(-113%)	(5) Our Golden One 8.5/1, Half-sister to several winners, including smart 1m-1¼m winner Dark Orchid and useful 7f-1m winner Orchid Star, and made a highly promising start when third at Goodwood 3 weeks ago. Open to improvement and should take a hand. Highly encouraging close third at Goodwood and today's stiffer course should help.
3	3 3rd (3) (1.75/1 -27%) Frankelian	1.75 1.75/1(-27%)	(3) Frankelian 1.75/1, Frankel filly. Closely related to 1¼m winner Circuit Breaker. Shaped well after a very slow start when fifth at Goodwood first time out. Should have learned plenty from that initial experience and she's worth a chance to open her account at the second attempt. Very green when never dangerous at Goodwood; improvement is on the cards.
4	6 4th (6) (4/1 +47%) Pure Of Heart	4 4/1(+47%)	(6) Pure Of Heart 4/1, Foaled January 31. 65,000 gns foal, 120,000 gns yearling, Awtaad filly. Closely related to 2-y-o 8.3f winner Laafiraaq and useful 11.4f/12.4f winner Cross My Mind and half-sister to smart winner up to 1¼m One Voice. One to consider. 120,000gns yearling; stable has decent 2yos so market confidence would heighten interest.
5th	1 5th (1) (25/1 +38%) Almudena	25 25/1(+38%)	(1) Almudena 25/1, Mildly encouraging debut at Kempton last month but failed to back it up at Southwell and is probably more of a handicap type. Beaten 12l on her second AW start and appeals as one for handicaps.
6th	7 6th (7) (2.25/1 +32%) Strutting	2.25 2.25/1(+32%)	(7) Strutting 2.25/1, Foaled April 16. 425,000 gns yearling, Frankel filly. Half-sister to 11f winner Muzaffar. Dam unraced, half-sister to high-class 1m winner Admire Mars out of smart 1m winner Via Medici. Notable newcomer well worth considering. 425,000gns yearling; third foal; half-sister to 1m3f AW winner Muzaffar (RPR 83).
7th	4 7th (4) (25/1 -25%) Miss Idunn	25 25/1(-25%)	(4) Miss Idunn 25/1, Signs of ability in a couple of maidens but has something to find and stamina is an unknown up in trip. Going 2f up in trip shouldn't be a bother on pedigree but others appeal more.

LTO Selection:

Ollie Sangster has enjoyed a fruitful start to his training career, so Awtaad filly Pure Of Heart merits respect with that in mind, but the vote goes to STRUTTING. The 425,000gns purchase, a daughter of Frankel, can provide the Gosdens' with another juvenile winner, having struck at Leicester on Tuesday. Ralph Beckett can do little wrong at present, though Frankelian (fifth) will need to progress if she is to reverse the form of her debut run with Our Golden One (third).

FRANKELIAN is bred to be above average and is set to learn plenty from her debut at Goodwood, so she's narrowly preferred to Our Golden One, who also shaped with encouragement first time out. Strutting is one of two interesting newcomers.

A chance is taken that FRANKELIAN will have learned plenty from her Goodwood debut when behind the equally promising Our Golden One

15:15 Sandown Maiden (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:20 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (3.33/1 +26%) Baez	3.33 3.33/1(+26%)	(6) Baez 3.33/1, Better than ever at present, completing a hat-trick in 5-runner handicap at Musselburgh (18.1f, good to firm) 16 days ago, driven out to fend off another that's been thriving of late. Ought to remain competitive from only a 3 lb higher mark. Progressive since upped to staying trips this summer and has to enter calculations.
2	5 2nd (5) (4/1 +11%) Tuddenham Green	4 4/1(+11%)	(5) Tuddenham Green 4/1, Still searching for first win in this sphere but deserves credit for consistency, coming from further back than the pair that beat him in 13-runner handicap at Nottingham (16f, good to soft) 31 days ago. Respected. 0-8 on the Flat but consistent in handicaps; need to find a bit more from somewhere.
3	1 3rd (1) (1.38/1 +31%) Wonderwall	1.38 1.38/1(+31%)	(1) Wonderwall 1.38/1, Useful jumps winner who showed fairly useful form when runner-up first 2 outings in this sphere. Failed to meet expectations at Chelmsford last time but will find this trip more suitable now handicapping. Goes right up in distance now handicapping; one of the more interesting runners.
4	4 4th (4) (3.2/1 -28%) Two Auld Pals	3.2 3.2/1(-28%)	(4) Two Auld Pals 3.2/1, Thriving sort who won over 17f at Carlisle in June and has scored twice at Hamilton (both 13.1f) since. 4 lb higher now but must enter calculations. Improver this summer and the return to further looks in his favour, so on the shortlist.
5th	2 5th (2) (40/1 -300%) East End Girl	40 40/1(-300%)	(2) East End Girl 40/1, Stepped up markedly on her reappearance effort in first-time cheekpieces when running out a wide-margin winner of a 4-runner handicap at Newcastle (16.2f, 2/1) 86 days ago. Subsequently left Lucy Wadham's yard for 10,000 gns. Back to career-high mark for new yard (picked up for 10,000gns); this race is stronger.
6th	7 6th (7) (100/1 -52%) Stonific	100 100/1(-52%)	(7) Stonific 100/1, Has regressed over jumps and ran to only a modest level back on the Flat over C&D recently. Others preferred. Getting on now and has looked on the downgrade since missing a year.
7th	8 7th (8) (150/1 +0%) Robeam	150 150/1(+0%)	(8) Robeam 150/1, Unreliable type. Ran better than for a while on most recent jumps start but made heavy weather of it and hard to fancy back on the Flat. Will need a minor miracle from 15lb out of the handicap.

LTO Selection:

BAEZ has really found her stride this summer and the four-timer looks very much on the cards as she aims to follow up on a determined success at Musselburgh last time out. It may be that her stablemate Two Auld Pals gives her the most to think about, having not finished outside the first two in his last six starts. East End Girl and Tuddenham Green have the form to get involved as well.

TWO AULD PALS is the in the form of his life at present and the step back up in trip has the potential to trigger further improvement, so he's a very appealing candidate. Baez is another who's thriving currently and warrants respect, as does Tuddenham Green, who's proving consistent.

Preference is for WONDERWALL, a pretty useful hurdler who'll appreciate the much stiffer Flat test now he's handicapping.

15:20 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:25 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 18f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	12 1st (12) (2.5/1 +17%) Morricone	2.5 2.5/1(+17%)	(12) Morricone 2.5/1, 7/1, second of 9 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (16f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Left all previous form behind when 2nd last month and only nudged up 1lb; unexposed.
2	10 2nd (10) (8/1 +11%) Cullenwaine	8 8/1(+11%)	(10) Cullenwaine 8/1, 20/1, respectable fifth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (20.4f, good) 16 days ago. Needs to improve. Never built on minor promise in bumpers and well held since switching to h'caps of late.
3	11 3rd (11) (4/1 +0%) Chancer Dancer	4 4/1(+0%)	(11) Chancer Dancer 4/1, 7/1, good fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Cartmel (17.2f, soft) 20 days ago. Likely to be on the premises again. 0-10 but has run well in h'cap hurdles in Britain from higher marks this summer.
4	5 4th (5) (33/1 +34%) Across The Ocean	33 33/1(+34%)	(5) Across The Ocean 33/1, Unseated rider in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good, 80/1) 18 days ago. Up against it. Tailed off in 4 maiden hurdles and failed to complete in both handicap starts here lately.
5th	13 5th (13) (16/1 +84%) Wee Jerry	16 16/1(+84%)	(13) Wee Jerry 16/1, Remains a maiden after 17 NH runs. Tenth of 12 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good, 50/1) 18 days ago. Hard to make any sort of case for. Really struggling for form of late, including over 2m2f here last time out; hard to fancy.
6th	7 6th (7) (6/1 -50%) No Show	6 6/1(-50%)	(7) No Show 6/1, Career best when winning 13-runner handicap hurdle at Wexford (16.4f, soft, 14/1) 14 days ago, pushed out. Should go well again. Built on some promise at Tramore with Wexford win since; 6lb rise justified.
7th	3 7th (3) (18/1 +10%) Toucan Do	18 18/1(+10%)	(3) Toucan Do 18/1, 80/1, excellent seventh of 18 in novice hurdle at Listowel (16f, good) 102 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to progress and worthy of a market check. Minor promise so far; would need to improve on h'cap debut; off 102 days.
8th	4 8th (4) (28/1 +15%) I'm For Home	28 28/1(+15%)	(4) I'm For Home 28/1, 150/1 and hooded for 1st time, sixteenth of 24 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, soft) 160 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Poor form so far and tailed off in each of his three maiden hurdle starts; off 160 days.
9th	1 9th (1) (12/1 +14%) Downthecellar	12 12/1(+14%)	(1) Downthecellar 12/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. Pulled up in handicap chase at Wexford (19.6f, soft, 66/1) 14 days ago, dropping away quickly 4 out. Switches from chase to hurdles. Plenty to prove at present. Failed to finish in 4 of his last 6 and pulled up last twice; won't want rain.
10th	8 10th (8) (33/1 -32%) Mille Miglia	33 33/1(-32%)	(8) Mille Miglia 33/1, Fairly useful Flat winner. Thrice-raced maiden over hurdles. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Opening mark potentially lenient based on what she's done on the level, so not a forlorn hope. 3-time winner on the level in Britain up to 1m4f; struggled for new yard though.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (3.5/1 +78%) Ask Bob	3.5 3.5/1(+78%)	(6) Ask Bob 3.5/1, 6/1, fell in handicap hurdle at Cartmel (17.2f, soft) 20 days ago. Still unexposed and may have a bigger effort in him. Showed more before coming down at Cartmel on h'cap debut; could have a say.

LTO Selection:

MORRICONE showed improvement on better ground at Tramore last month and may be able to land a moderate contest now. The Shantou gelding is still relatively unexposed sort and it was a better performance from him to chase home Boskill Borden last time. No Show opened his hurdling account when scoring down in Wexford a fortnight ago and has to be respected off a 6lb higher mark. Cullenwaine has hinted at some ability and is another that could be open to some improvement.

MORRICONE travelled with purpose and left previous efforts behind when runner-up at Tramore last month, so he's a solid choice to go one better at the possible expense of No Show, a comfortable winner at Wexford a fortnight ago. Resilient Front is a notable handicap debutant if the market vibes are right.

It was a much improved effort from MORRICONE when runner-up at Tramore last time and he looks capable of further progress

15:25 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:35 Doncaster Handicap (Class 2) 14f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (12/1 +0%) Legendary Day	12 12/1(+0%)	(7) Legendary Day 12/1, Revived by new connections to win 4 times between November and April, including over hurdles. Never a factor at Kempton in July but got straight back on track when third in 14-runner handicap at York (11.8f, good to firm) 3 weeks ago. Back up in trip. Competitive lately at 1m4f-2m; third at the York Ebor meeting just behind Bague D'Or.
2	5 2nd (5) (33/1 -32%) Oneforthegutter	33 33/1(-32%)	(5) Oneforthegutter 33/1, Caused a surprise when landing an Ascot handicap in July, helped by being able to race off the inside. However, has run poorly both starts in cheekpieces since. Ended a two-year losing run three starts back; cheekpieces for two lesser runs since.
3	1 3rd (1) (3.6/1 -20%) Real Dream	3.6 3.6/1(-20%)	(1) Real Dream 3.6/1, Lightly raced 4-y-o who was third in a big field over 1½m at the Dante meeting here in May and impressed stepping up to 1¾m for the first time at Ascot last month, winning by 4¼ lengths. Seemed unsuited by a change of tactics in the Ebor since and remains with potential. Perhaps racing so prominently was against him when well beaten in the Ebor (good to firm).
4	3 4th (3) (4/1 +11%) Bague D'Or	4 4/1(+11%)	(3) Bague D'Or 4/1, Hasn't stood much racing but career has been broadly progressive, and he proved he retains all his ability on first outing since leaving Chris Wall after 13 months off when runner-up at York (11.8f) 3 weeks ago. Step back in trip won't inconvenience and he's a big player. Did well at 1m6f last summer and absent 391 days before 2nd last month over 1m4f at York.
5th	4 5th (4) (11/1 +8%) Rhythmic Intent	11 11/1(+8%)	(4) Rhythmic Intent 11/1, Won this corresponding event in 2021 and, although he doesn't quite look the force of old, his mark reflects that and he'll be suited by a return to this trip having appeared not to get home on his first try at 2m at Goodwood recently. Career peak to win this race in 2021 and he has a 6lb lower mark today; each-way player.
6th	6 6th (6) (5.5/1 +15%) Quantum Leap	5.5 5.5/1(+15%)	(6) Quantum Leap 5.5/1, Showed his opening mark to a be a lenient one by overcoming a notably slow start at Haydock in July. Ran at least as well in defeat upped further in trip at Nottingham since and ought to remain competitive. Just four races; back to 1m6f with more to give but his slow starts are a worry.
7th	8 7th (8) (1.62/1 +28%) The Goat	1.62 1.62/1(+28%)	(8) The Goat 1.62/1, Cracksman colt who registered a wide-margin success tackling heavy ground for the first time at Goodwood (12f) in August. Couldn't replicate that back on much faster ground in the Melrose at York but conditions a bit more suitable here. 12l win on soft at Glorious Goodwood, whereas his other turf runs were on good to firm.

LTO Selection:

BAGUE D'OR lost little in defeat when a fine second on his stable debut in a competitive handicap at York last month and James Ferguson's charge may have enough improvement in him to defy a 3lb rise in the ratings. The Goat receives a handy 10lb weight-for-age allowance as the only three-year-old in this contest, which makes the son of Cracksman dangerous. He could emerge as the chief threat to the selection, ahead of Real Dream, who was too bad to be true in the Ebor last time out.

BAGUE D'OR is a lightly-raced 5-y-o who proved he retains all his ability on first outing for James Ferguson after 13 months off when runner-up at York recently and, with the step back up in trip sure to suit (unexposed at 1¾m), he gets the nod to come out on top. The Goat should find these conditions a bit more suitable than at York and is also of strong interest being the only 3-y-o in the field, while Real Dream remains with potential having been unsuited by a change of tactics in the Ebor.

Bague D'Or is second on the list to THE GOAT, who very much catches the eye if it's soft, given the manner of his win at Goodwood.

15:35 Doncaster Handicap (Class 2) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:40 Ballinrobe Maiden Hurdle 18f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (0.57/1 +22%) Dame Rapide	0.57 0.57/1(+22%)	(1) Dame Rapide 0.57/1, Useful Flat winner who shaped as if back in form when second of 17 in maiden at Down Royal (16.9f, good to soft, 7/2) 14 days ago, conceding first run. Sets a clear standard. Is rated 95 on Flat; second in maiden hurdle at Down Royal; should take a lot of beating.
2	7 2nd (7) (66/1 -100%) Lackaneen Mag	66 66/1(-100%)	(7) Lackaneen Mag 66/1, Well held in bumper/maiden hurdle. Down in trip. Modest promise on bumper debut but beaten a long way in a Killarney maiden hurdle since.
3	12 3rd (12) (4/1 +11%) Zoomtime	4 4/1(+11%)	(12) Zoomtime 4/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Second of 17 in maiden at Cork (17f, good to soft, 22/1) on hurdles bow 39 days ago, flattered by proximity. Showed improved form to be second in a Cork maiden hurdle last time; should be involved.
4	11 4th (11) (25/1 -108%) Nurse Garvey	25 25/1(-108%)	(11) Nurse Garvey 25/1, 66/1, showed first form when third of 11 in maiden at Sligo (17.6f, good) 94 days ago. Beaten only 3.25l at Sligo in June; could get involved if building on that.
5th	3 5th (3) (100/1 -25%) Cedar Wood	100 100/1(-25%)	(3) Cedar Wood 100/1, Just poor form in bumpers so easy to look elsewhere. Glimpse of promise in five bumper starts and will have to show improvement.
6th	4 6th (4) (10/1 +70%) C'est Rien	10 10/1(+70%)	(4) C'est Rien 10/1, 6/1, possibly needed the run when eleventh of 14 in maiden hurdle at this course (22.1f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Showed some ability last year but has been poor on last number of starts.
7th	8 7th (8) (9/1 +18%) Leahs Tricks	9 9/1(+18%)	(8) Leahs Tricks 9/1, Showed more than she had in a bumper with a tongue strap fitted when fifth of 17 in a maiden hurdle at Down Royal (16.9f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Has 13l to find with Dame Rapide on Down Royal run but should get closer.
8th	9 8th (9) (22/1 -144%) Letters To Juliet	22 22/1(-144%)	(9) Letters To Juliet 22/1, Twice-raced maiden. 150/1, showed more than first time up when fifth of 13 in maiden hurdle at Sligo (17.4f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Much better when only 3.75l behind at Sligo; more to come, so could be involved.
9th	2 9th (2) (11/1 -38%) Castle Ruby	11 11/1(-38%)	(2) Castle Ruby 11/1, Placed in bumpers and offered something to work switched to Rules when sixth of 18 in maiden hurdle (80/1) at Listowel (16f, good) on NH debut 102 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Likely to improve. Creditable run in a Listowel maiden hurdle in June; could be more involved today.
10th	5 10th (5) (66/1 -100%) Diverse Beauty	66 66/1(-100%)	(5) Diverse Beauty 66/1, 33/1, shaped as if in need of the experience when maidenof 14 in novice hurdle at this course (22.1f, good to soft) on NH debut 18 days ago. Entitled to do better but is possibly more one for further down the line. Beaten 42l in a maiden hurdle over 2m6f here on debut and huge improvement needed.
11th	6 11th (6) (150/1 -50%) Frisco Babe	150 150/1(-50%)	(6) Frisco Babe 150/1, Down the field in bumper/maiden hurdle. Well beaten in a Cork bumper and Galway maiden hurdle, so not easy to fancy.
12th	10 12th (10) (250/1 -25%) Maddies Lough	250 250/1(-25%)	(10) Maddies Lough 250/1, Last of 14 in maiden hurdle (100/1) at this course (18f, good to soft) on NH debut 18 days ago. Tailed-off on recent C&D debut and can't be fancied on that evidence.

LTO Selection:

DAME RAPIDE is rated 97 on the flat and ran well in a recent Down Royal maiden hurdle. Her flat rating improved from 45 to 97 in recent times and while her best form is on a sound surface, which is a concern with rain forecast, wasn't beaten too far in a Listed hurdle on easy ground last April and today rider claims 5lb. Letters To Juliet caught the eye at Sligo and while her two runs have been on good ground, has a national hunt pedigree so should handle easy ground. She should progress but the selection is more experienced. Zoomtime showed improvement when finishing second on good ground at Cork and also being national hunt-bred, should cope with easier ground. Nurse Garvey ran ok in an unplaced horses' maiden on her last run while C'est Rien ran well at Tipperary last October but has poor form since. Castle Ruby runs in a first-time cheekpieces.

DAME RAPIDE sets a clear standard, so this looks a good opportunity for her to open her account as a hurdler. Zoomtime and Castle Ruby can battle it out for minor honours.

DAME RAPIDE put up her best hurdles run when second at Down Royal last time. This is a weaker contest and she should score.

15:40 Ballinrobe Maiden Hurdle 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:50 Sandown Handicap (Class 3) 8f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (1.62/1 +41%) I'm Puzzled	1.62 1.62/1(+41%)	(4) I'm Puzzled 1.62/1, Fair maiden who posted a good fourth of 8 in nursery (2/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 15 days ago. In the picture. Has shown steady improvement in each of his runs and is bred for this longer distance.
2	2 2nd (2) (0.73/1 +20%) Dark Encounter	0.73 0.73/1(+20%)	(2) Dark Encounter 0.73/1, On the up since going into nurseries and landed 6-runner race (11/10) at Newcastle (8f) 7 days ago, suited by increase in trip. The one to beat under a 6 lb penalty. Improving fast judged on last two runs and a 6lb rise for last time may underestimate him.
3	3 3rd (3) (8/1 +11%) Shadan Joy	8 8/1(+11%)	(3) Shadan Joy 8/1, Fair form shown on her first two runs but she came in only twelfth of 13 in maiden at Goodwood (7f, soft) 43 days ago. More is needed on her handicap debut. Interesting on the strength of her second run, for all that this initial mark is no gift.

LTO Selection:

DARK ENCOUNTER appeared to have plenty in hand when getting off the mark at Newcastle a week ago and a 6lb penalty for that success may not be enough to stop him here. Metallo has been highly tried since winning a novice event at Salisbury in June and he has to be respected with his sights now lowered, while I'm Puzzled edges out Shadan Joy to be best of the rest.

DARK ENCOUNTER relished the step up to 1m when going in at Newcastle a week ago and a 6 lb penalty doesn't look sufficient to prevent him from following up. Newcastle-fourth I'm Puzzled appeals as the one to chase home Karl Burke's colt ahead of handicap-debutant Metallo.

Karl Burke's DARK ENCOUNTER has been raised to a mark in line with his penalty but that could still underestimate his rate of progress.

15:50 Sandown Handicap (Class 3) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:55 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (7.5/1 -67%) Evocative Spark	7.5 7.5/1(-67%)	(8) Evocative Spark 7.5/1, Seems to be building back up to something, finishing with running left when fourth in 11-runner handicap at this course (5.5f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Must enter the reckoning back up in trip. Offered more here latest despite pulling hard; well treated if more amenable.
2	1 2nd (1) (10/1 +17%) Stone Soldier	10 10/1(+17%)	(1) Stone Soldier 10/1, Ended time with Archie Watson with a rare poor effort at Ascot. Has gone well fresh before but stall 11 makes life tougher. Back from a year off weighted to around his turf best; this is quite a task from stall 11.
3	11 3rd (11) (11/1 -47%) Beauty Choice	11 11/1(-47%)	(11) Beauty Choice 11/1, Turned in his best effort of the season from a career-low mark when second in 14-runner handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 9/2) 9 days ago, edged out close home. Back up in grade now but needs respecting all the same. 3lb well in; soft and 7f are fine but whether the two combined are ideal is the question.
4	7 4th (7) (80/1 -142%) Orbital Chime	80 80/1(-142%)	(7) Orbital Chime 80/1, Has work to do from his current mark but wasn't seen to best effect when eighth of 10 in handicap at this course (6.1f, heavy) on reappearance 62 days ago, hampered over 2f out. The cheekpieces he wore there are replaced with blinkers this time. Seen only once this year; needs to improve for the extra furlong and/or switch to blinkers.
5th	3 5th (3) (3.33/1 +26%) Red Mirage	3.33 3.33/1(+26%)	(3) Red Mirage 3.33/1, Course winner who fared better than of late retired in headgear when fourth at Haydock in July. Followed that with a below-par effort at Carlisle 7 weeks later, though. Return to softer ground is much in his favour from a handy draw and he's one to consider.
6th	9 6th (9) (14/1 -40%) Couplet	14 14/1(-40%)	(9) Couplet 14/1, Made a winning start in quite taking fashion at Haydock last September, staying on strongly. Improved on that form when runner-up under a penalty at Doncaster 10 months later and ran too badly to be true on handicap debut since. Worth another chance. Turned over at short prices both runs this summer; something to prove stepping up from 6f.
7th	6 7th (6) (12/1 +64%) Gis A Sub	12 12/1(+64%)	(6) Gis A Sub 12/1, Has a poor strike rate and failed to build on the promise of his Goodwood run when only ninth of 12 in 1m handicap at Ripon (good to soft) 27 days ago. Headgear back on. Has struggled this season, coming 12lb down the weights; some way down the pecking order.
8th	5 8th (5) (18/1 -13%) Song For Whoever	18 18/1(-13%)	(5) Song For Whoever 18/1, Fairly useful performer in Ireland for John S. O'Donoghue who wasn't disgraced when seventh of 13 in 6f handicap at the Curragh (good) on final outing at the beginning of July. Subsequently sold for 30,000 gns and remains low mileage but stall 10 isn't ideal. Picked up from Ireland for 30,000gns and the market will guide with his wide stall.
9th	4 9th (4) (8/1 -7%) Little Boy Blue	8 8/1(-7%)	(4) Little Boy Blue 8/1, Showed a good attitude to edge out an in-form rival at Chepstow in June and has held his form well since, finding only one too good at Chepstow (7.1f) on most recent outing. Likely to give his running once more under 7 lb claimer. Had a consistent year; fine on any ground but not much room for manoeuvre off this mark.
10th	10 10th (10) (2.75/1 +31%) Emperor Caradoc	2.75 2.75/1(+31%)	(10) Emperor Caradoc 2.75/1, Bounced back to somewhere near his best when third in 11-runner handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 7 days ago, clear of rest. Still early days with current yard and looks ready to strike soon. 3lb higher from tomorrow and has landed the inside stall so there are reasons for optimism.
11th	2 11th (2) (12/1 -50%) Roundhay Park	12 12/1(-50%)	(2) Roundhay Park 12/1, Tends to struggle for consistency these days but was right back on his game when recording a twelfth career success in 17-runner handicap (11/1) at Ripon (6f, good) 27 days ago. His task is to now back that up. Has his conditions and arrives in form, so should go well again.

LTO Selection:

A tardy start at Newcastle played a major role in EMPEROR CARADOC losing out by half a length and if breaking on terms this time around, he must hold every chance. Paul Midgley's charge has dropped back to 3lb lower than his last winning mark and he is narrowly preferred to Ripon scorer Roundhay Park, as well as Little Boy Blue, who was only beaten a length into second at Chepstow last time out.

The vote goes to EMPEROR CARADOC, who isn't long with his current yard and looks ready to strike again having returned to his best back at this trip at Newcastle last week. Evocative Spark wasn't able to open up fully at this venue on his most recent outing but still passed most of the field, while Beauty Choice is another to consider for all that this represents a step back up in grade.

Down to a career-low mark, RED MIRAGE can bounce back. Evocative Spark is a threat if settling better back up in trip.

15:55 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:00 Downpatrick Maiden Hurdle 22f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (4.5/1 +10%) Ringdufferin	4.5 4.5/1(+10%)	(5) Ringdufferin 4.5/1, Fair hurdler. Creditable second of 9 in novice hurdle at this course (21.7f, good, 9/2) 18 days ago, no match for winner. Cheekpieces on 1st time and not ruled out. Recent C&D maiden winner with cheekpieces now tried and could go well.
2	2 2nd (2) (8/1 -33%) Luminous Light	8 8/1(-33%)	(2) Luminous Light 8/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Cork in April. 10/1, running well when unseated rider last in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (18f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Player. Unseated at Ballinrobe last time; not sure if this greater stamina test if what he wants.
3	1 3rd (1) (1.25/1 +44%) Sea Music	1.25 1.25/1(+44%)	(1) Sea Music 1.25/1, Twice-raced winner under NH rules. 11/10, won 11-runner novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.8f, good) on hurdles bow 32 days ago, going clear. Hood on 1st time. Should have more to offer. Decisive Ballinrobe maiden winner despite racing keenly; hood fitted and more likely.
4	3 4th (3) (9/1 +59%) Jay Jay Zee	9 9/1(+59%)	(3) Jay Jay Zee 9/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. 16/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, below form fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (18f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Hasn't progressed since maiden win; upped in trip now.
5th	7 5th (7) (11/1 -300%) Moon Rise Beauty	11 11/1(-300%)	(7) Moon Rise Beauty 11/1, Fair hurdler. 1 win from 3 runs this season. Latest win in hurdle at Cork in August. Eighth of 10 in minor event hurdle at Bellewstown (17.2f, good, 9/2) 16 days ago. Up in trip. Not taken lightly if shrugging off latest effort. Latest Bellewstown effort was troubling; rain could arrive in time though.
6th	6 6th (6) (4/1 +60%) Howaya C D And E	4 4/1(+60%)	(6) Howaya C D And E 4/1, Unreliable individual. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, good second of 9 in novice chase (6/1) at Tramore (21.7f, soft) 26 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Others remain more persuasive. Refused to race here on penultimate start but otherwise solid inc' C&D maiden second.

LTO Selection:

SEA MUSIC could be a bit better than this grade and a mark of 116 doesn't look harsh at all for what is effectively his handicap debut. The Sea Moon gelding looked like a smart sort when winning his maiden hurdle in Ballinrobe over a furlong further. He didn't beat a strong field then but couldn't have done it much better. Howaya C D And E has been knocking on the door and has bumped into a few decent sorts. She should be thereabouts again, providing she jumps off. Ringdufferin chased home hotpot Reverend Hubert in a maiden hurdle here last time and is fitted with cheekpieces now for his handicap debut. Gordon Elliott's charge looks one for the shortlist as well.

LUMINOUS LIGHT was in the process of running a good race when coming down at the last at Ballinrobe last time and is taken to bounce back in style here. Clifftop is weighted to go well so rates the main danger ahead of Sea Music who has the scope for further progress.

16:00 Downpatrick Maiden Hurdle 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:10 Doncaster Handicap (Class 2) 12f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (3.5/1 +42%) Mistressofillusion	3.5 3.5/1(+42%)	(5) Mistressofillusion 3.5/1, Proved well suited by the step up to 1½m when getting off the mark in novice company at Kempton last month. Unable to improve further/justify favouritism on handicap debut at Newmarket (14f, good) 10 days later but fancied to continue her progress back at 1½m with cheekpieces applied. 1m4f AW novice winner before finishing third over 1m6f on turf; unexposed on soft ground.
2	4 2nd (4) (4.5/1 +0%) Queen Emma	4.5 4.5/1(+0%)	(4) Queen Emma 4.5/1, Improving Saxon Warrior filly who got off the mark at Lingfield (12f, AW) in July and followed up in a thin race on her handicap debut at Goodwood (12f, good) 3 weeks ago. Is in top hands and surely has plenty more to offer. Beat a solid yardstick at Goodwood and a 6lb rise seems very fair.
3	6 3rd (6) (10/1 -43%) Flower Of Dubai	10 10/1(-43%)	(6) Flower Of Dubai 10/1, Has improved since switched to handicaps, following narrow Wolverhampton success with creditable efforts on all 3 subsequent starts, latest when beaten by a pair of stronger stayers at Goodwood (16f, good) 3 weeks ago. Folly to discount with Buick on board for the first time. Remains of interest after only seven runs; unraced on ground softer than good.
4	2 4th (2) (8/1 -60%) There's The Door	8 8/1(-60%)	(2) There's The Door 8/1, Stepped up on her juvenile form when readily landing a course handicap (10.2f) in April and improved further when doubling her tally for the year in handicap at Goodwood (9.9f, heavy) just over 6 weeks ago. Back up in trip and has to be respected returned to this track. Good filly and never better than the last twice; 4lb higher than at Goodwood; ground fine.
5th	3 5th (3) (1.38/1 +39%) Cherry	1.38 1.38/1(+39%)	(3) Cherry 1.38/1, Was unlucky to bump into Sea Theme (a listed winner at York in Ebor week) over C&D in July and didn't need to improve to go one better at Goodwood (9.9f, soft) just under 3 weeks ago. Makes handicap debut back up in trip and fancied to kick on now up and running. Progressive and good reason to believe this mark could be on the light side; respected.
6th	1 6th (1) (9/1 -64%) Reina Del Mar	9 9/1(-64%)	(1) Reina Del Mar 9/1, Won readily at Newmarket (July course) in June and made very short work of weaker opposition back there (12f, soft) just under 6 weeks ago. Hiked up 10 lb for that emphatic success and she shouldn't be underestimated back against 3-y-os. 10lb higher than for Newmarket win but she remains unexposed with cut underfoot.

LTO Selection:

There's The Door recorded a second success of the season when digging deep to get up in the closing stages at Goodwood last month. However, David Evans' filly does have a career-high mark to overcome now that she is 4lb higher and she might be worth taking on with the unexposed CHERRY. The daughter of Dubawi recently shed her maiden tag in taking fashion at the West Sussex venue and her current mark looks workable. Fellow last-time-out winners Reina Del Mar and Queen Emma also enter the reckoning.

Another small field for this valuable contest and Ralph Beckett looks to hold a pair of aces in CHERRY and Mistressofillusion. The former didn't need to improve to get off the mark in a Goodwood maiden last month and, sure to have plenty more to offer, she gets the nod to make a winning start to life in handicaps ahead of her stablemate, who can continue her progress back at 1½m with first-time cheekpieces applied. Queen Emma gets the nod for third spot.

Preference is for CHERRY (nap), who was only 3l off the Listed Galtres winner before doing it very comfortably at Goodwood.

16:10 Doncaster Handicap (Class 2) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:15 Ballinrobe Handicap Hurdle 22f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	6 1st (6) (6/1 +40%) Dorans River	6 6/1(+40%)	(6) Dorans River 6/1, C&D winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this season. 13/2, good third of 9 in handicap hurdle at this course (25.7f, good) 32 days ago. Should go well again. Two Kilbeggan wins before a fine 3rd over 3m2f here; 1lb higher today so should run well.
2	11 2nd (11) (5/1 +0%) Positive Thinker	5 5/1(+0%)	(11) Positive Thinker 5/1, 7/2, respectable sixth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (24.3f, good to soft) 134 days ago. Can give another good account if ready to roll. Made a winning chasing debut over fences at Tipperary; below that back over hurdles since.
3	10 3rd (10) (4/1 -14%) Tomas O Maille	4 4/1(-14%)	(10) Tomas O Maille 4/1, Creditable second of 14 in handicap hurdle (11/2) at Galway (16.6f, soft) 4 days ago, no match for winner. Significantly up in trip. Second in a Galway handicap over 2m four days ago; takes a sizeable jump in trip.
4	3 4th (3) (7.5/1 -88%) Penny Jar	7.5 7.5/1(-88%)	(3) Penny Jar 7.5/1, Has shown fair form in a pair of Flat maidens. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Fairly useful hurdler, creditable on last hurdle run. Not taken lightly. Acquitted himself with credit since his three wins last year; should be closely involved.
5th	12 5th (12) (18/1 +55%) Broken Bond	18 18/1(+55%)	(12) Broken Bond 18/1, Took a step back in the right direction when eighth of 12 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Wexford (20.4f, soft) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Bit better at Wexford last time when beaten 12l; down 2lb but needs to build upon that.
6th	4 6th (4) (16/1 +11%) Drumcliff	16 16/1(+11%)	(4) Drumcliff 16/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2018. Running respectably when unseated rider in hunter chase (25/1) at Punchestown (24f, good to soft) 140 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Pulled-up in a Punchestown hunters chase last time; has never won over hurdles.
7th	15 7th (15) (40/1 +20%) Western Dreaming	40 40/1(+20%)	(15) Western Dreaming 40/1, C&D winner who was pulled up (after 3 months off) in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (24.4f, good, 20/1) last week. Serious questions raised after being pulled-up at Kilbeggan last time; 4lb out of handicap.
8th	9 8th (9) (20/1 +39%) General Maximus	20 20/1(+39%)	(9) General Maximus 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 25/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Sligo (20.4f, good to soft) 36 days ago, playing up beforehand (bolted before start). Bolted to post at Sligo last time and ran no race; questions to answer.
9th	7 9th (7) (14/1 -17%) Whatsyourstatus	14 14/1(-17%)	(7) Whatsyourstatus 14/1, Scored over fences at Clonmel in June and shaped better than result suggests back over hurdles when sixth of 12 in handicap at Wexford (24.5f, good) 86 days ago, making effort earlier than ideal. Can make presence felt. Chase winner was held off this mark over hurdles at Wexford since so needs a bit more.
10th	2 10th (2) (6/1 +20%) Conna Cottage	6 6/1(+20%)	(2) Conna Cottage 6/1, 11/4, respectable second of 7 in minor event hurdle at Sligo (17.8f, good to soft) 36 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Gavin Patrick Cromwell. Moved to this yard after being 4th in a Sligo claiming hurdle last time; of interest.
11th	13 11th (13) (28/1 +15%) The Great White	28 28/1(+15%)	(13) The Great White 28/1, One win from 21 NH runs. Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. Below form ninth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (20f, good, 20/1) 69 days ago. Hooded for 1st time. Is well-handicapped in theory but has to get back to form; hood added.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (8/1 +60%) Cullaghs Star	8 8/1(+60%)	(5) Cullaghs Star 8/1, 16/1, below form ninth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Galway (16.6f, soft) 46 days ago. Significantly up in trip and bounce back called for. Second at Killarney but was well below that level at Galway since.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (16/1 -167%) Ounce Of Gold	16 16/1(-167%)	(8) Ounce Of Gold 16/1, Shaped well switched to a handicap when second in 10-runner event at Punchestown (23.6f, good, 40/1) 96 days ago. Shortlist material. Best effort came on handicap debut at Punchestown last time over nearly 3m; player.
14	14 \|PU\| (14) (125/1 +17%) Courthill	125 125/1(+17%)	(14) Courthill 125/1, No sign of ability over hurdles. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Tailed-off over C&D last time and can't be fancied.

LTO Selection:

PENNY JAR was well held on the flat at Galway but is better in this sphere. He completed a hat-trick last year and while beaten on his last two handicap hurdles, nonetheless ran well in both, is ground-versatile and suited by this distance, with today's rider claiming 7lb. Rain is forecast so Whatsyourstatus' plans could be well scuppered again. He is well handicapped over hurdles but needs a sound surface. Ounce of Gold ran well on handicap debut last-time but is 4lb higher while Positive Thinker disappointed at Tipperary on his last run and returns from a mini-break. Tomas O Maille is 1lb ahead of the handicapper followed a recent runner-up effort at Galway but his quick reappearance isn't ideal. Dorans River has been in excellent form but is nonetheless an ageing 13 year old. Conna Cottage was claimed at Sligo last month and debuts for his new owner/rider.

OUNCE OF GOLD ran well considering he was left with plenty to do on his Punchestown handicap debut back in June and there are certainly races to be won with him on that evidence. Whatsyourstatus and Penny Jar head the opposition.

Consistent in defeat over hurdles and on the Flat since rattling up a hurdling three-timer last year, PENNY JAR can score again.

16:15 Ballinrobe Handicap Hurdle 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:20 Salisbury Stakes (Class 4) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (0.73/1 +51%) Under The Sun	0.73 0.73/1(+51%)	(4) Under The Sun 0.73/1, Shaped well when runner-up first 2 starts. Not quite at that level when sixth of 14 in valuable maiden at York (7f, good to firm, 5/2) 3 weeks ago, but he could yet do better as he goes up in trip. Not taken lightly. Sets good standard on his peak form and this step up in trip should suit; key player.
2	7 2nd (7) (3.33/1 +17%) Wonder	3.33 3.33/1(+17%)	(7) Wonder 3.33/1, In need of the experience but showed ability when third of 10 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to firm, 40/1) on debut 35 days ago. Open to improvement with this extra furlong to suit. Eyecatching third in newcomers' event at Newmarket and he's open to progress upped in trip.
3	6 3rd (6) (4.5/1 -111%) Show Biz Kid	4.5 4.5/1(-111%)	(6) Show Biz Kid 4.5/1, Bred to be at least useful and made a promising start when fourth of 9 in maiden at Goodwood (1m, good to firm, 20/1) 10 days ago, best of the newcomers. Can take a step forward to open his account. Showed promise on his recent Goodwood debut and he should know more this time.
4	3 4th (3) (12/1 -33%) Move On In	12 12/1(-33%)	(3) Move On In 12/1, Foaled February 27. 68,000 gns yearling, Masar colt. Half-brother to 2 winners, including useful winner up to 1m Master Richard. Dam 7f winner who stayed 1¼m. Yard has enjoyed plenty of success with their newcomers this year. Yard 18% with 2yos here in recent years and he needs watching in market on debut.
5th	1 5th (1) (100/1 +0%) Bradman	100 100/1(+0%)	(1) Bradman 100/1, Played up beforehand and very green during the race when eleventh of 12 in minor event at this C&D (good to firm, 100/1) on debut 8 days ago. Likely to need more time. Didn't show much at 100-1 in a C&D novice (good to firm) on his debut last week.
6th	8 6th (8) (66/1 -65%) Escape The Grape	66 66/1(-65%)	(8) Escape The Grape 66/1, Foaled March 17. Cityscape colt. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 1½m (stays 16.5f) Benaud. May just be better for the experience. Represents in-form yard and market should guide on debut.
7th	2 7th (2) (22/1 -193%) Dreams Of Valor	22 22/1(-193%)	(2) Dreams Of Valor 22/1, Foaled February 24. €110,000 yearling, Inns of Court gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including smart winner up to 7f Dance Fever and useful winner up to 6f Risk Adjusted. Trainer can ready one on debut. 110,000euros half-brother to seven winners; needs watching in market on debut.

LTO Selection:

UNDER THE SUN is presented with a good opportunity to open his account at the fourth time of asking. This is easier than the always-informative Convivial he contested at York last month and considering he was a well-supported favourite that day, his connections can be very hopeful now his sights are lowered. Show Biz Kid did well to finish fourth at Goodwood, while Wonder will have given connections plenty of encouragement with his Newmarket third.

SHOW BIZ KID shaped with plenty of encouragement when fourth in a Goodwood maiden 10 days ago, coming from much further back than the others in the frame, and he can progress from that first effort to get off the mark. Under The Sun is respected as he goes up in trip, while Wonder made a promising debut and completes the shortlist.

Under The Sun sets a good standard but preference is for WONDER, who was an eyecatching third on his Newmarket debut last month.

16:20 Salisbury Stakes (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:25 Sandown Handicap (Class 2) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (5/1 -43%) Azano	5 5/1(-43%)	(4) Azano 5/1, Useful front-runner who put in a good shift when runner-up at Newmarket during the spring. Performed to a similar level when third off 1 lb higher back there (1m, good) last month and, though not the most reliable overall, he has to enter calculations. Not as good as he was but fairly treated and this year hasn't been a total washout.
2	5 2nd (5) (4/1 +38%) Mitrosonfire	4 4/1(+38%)	(5) Mitrosonfire 4/1, The second of his two wins in 2022 was gained off this mark at Newmarket and was unlucky not to finish closer when fourth of 15 to Silver Samurai there last month. Below par on the AW since but it wouldn't be a surprise were he to bounce back with a bold show. Good run at Newmarket before faring less well at Kempton; on too good a mark to ignore.
3	3 3rd (3) (5.5/1 -10%) Silver Samurai	5.5 5.5/1(-10%)	(3) Silver Samurai 5.5/1, Dual 6f winner last season and opened his 2023 account at the seventh time of asking when landing a 15-runner handicap at Newmarket (6f, good). Remains on a workable mark up 5 lb and return to this trip is unlikely to be an issue. Back to winning ways at Newmarket; fine returned to 7f and 5lb rise is manageable.
4	7 4th (7) (11/1 -10%) Priscilla's Wish	11 11/1(-10%)	(7) Priscilla's Wish 11/1, Back on the up to gain her seventh course success at Yarmouth in June. Best effort since when a respectable fourth over this trip at Newmarket (good to firm) last time and, now 2 lb lower, she's a live each-way player. Prolific winner who didn't run at all badly last time at Newmarket; hard to rule out.
5th	6 5th (6) (5/1 -43%) Under The Twilight	5 5/1(-43%)	(6) Under The Twilight 5/1, Winner of 6f/7f handicaps at Salisbury this year and bounced back from a couple of below par efforts when a staying-on second at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last time. Moving back up in trip here no bad thing and she's one to consider. Better at 7f than 6f over which she beat all bar an improver at Windsor latest.
6th	1 6th (1) (2.75/1 +31%) Atrium	2.75 2.75/1(+31%)	(1) Atrium 2.75/1, Found ease in weights/drop in grade liberating and bounced back to best when landing share of the spoils at Doncaster (7f, soft) in July. Never in the hunt at Chepstow next time but will be a threat if he puts his best foot forward. Remains on a workable mark if able to bounce back from a poor one at Chepstow.
7th	2 7th (2) (12/1 +14%) Documenting	12 12/1(+14%)	(2) Documenting 12/1, Veteran who won twice over this trip off higher marks in 2022 and stepped up on reappearance effort when third of 10 at York in May. However, he hasn't made much of an impact in 3 subsequent starts and now finds himself with a bit to prove. Not in bad form and a likelihood of a good pace would help should he break slowly.

LTO Selection:

Silver Samurai bounced back to form at Newmarket last time but faces a much stiffer task off 5lb higher and up in grade here. With that in mind, preference is for AZANO, who put in a promising display when making the frame on his most recent start and a further 1lb drop in the ratings could see him return to winning ways. Atrium and Documenting are both capable of going well if reproducing their best form, while Under The Twilight should not be underestimated.

The vote in this trappy-looking contest goes to UNDER THE TWILIGHT, who returned to form when hitting the crossbar at Windsor where she shaped as though the return to this trip would be in her favour. Likely pace angle Azano will be dangerous if allowed too much rope out in front, while Silver Samurai's confidence may have been boosted by his Newmarket success and he also merits respect, along with Mitrosonfire and Priscilla's Wish.

The prospect of an easy lead heightens interest in AZANO (nap) who has run well now and again this season.

16:25 Sandown Handicap (Class 2) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:30 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (3/1 -50%) Bear On The Loose	3 3/1(-50%)	(1) Bear On The Loose 3/1, Useful effort when taking his career record to 2-4 on his 8.5f Epsom handicap debut 6 weeks ago. Raised 6 lb but no surprise were this lightly-raced sort still a step ahead of the handicapper. Now 2-2 on turf (both 1m, soft); lightly raced and one to consider upped 6lb.
2	4 2nd (4) (3.5/1 -27%) Pearl Eye	3.5 3.5/1(-27%)	(4) Pearl Eye 3.5/1, Fourth win of an excellent season when seeing off 11 rivals at Haydock last Saturday. A 6 lb penalty is unlikely to prevent another prominent showing from this thriving sort now stepping up to for the first time. Has progressed well all summer; longer trip should be within range and he's shortlisted.
3	2 3rd (2) (4.5/1 +40%) Arkendale	4.5 4.5/1(+40%)	(2) Arkendale 4.5/1, Fairly useful form, winning a 1m Thirsk novice (soft) in June on his final start for Ed Walker. Interesting to see what the betting makes of him now stepping back up in trip for his new yard. Patchy for Ed Walker; will find it tougher back to handicap company after three months off.
4	5 4th (5) (6.5/1 -18%) Cantora	6.5 6.5/1(-18%)	(5) Cantora 6.5/1, Won a brace of nurseries on slow ground last term and back on the scoresheet when accounting for 9 rivals in good style at Beverley (1¼m, good to soft) in April. Good third over 1½m here in May and contender if ready to roll on this first outing since. Progressed again this year; could yet be capable of better back from a summer break.
5th	3 5th (3) (3.33/1 +39%) Promoter	3.33 3.33/1(+39%)	(3) Promoter 3.33/1, Didn't shape too badly in his first 2 handicaps but needs to shrug off a couple of lesser runs since. Yard continues in good form overall but others are more persuasive. Hasn't progressed this year but this is a touch easier again down another 2lb.
6th	7 6th (7) (28/1 +58%) Fantizzy	28 28/1(+58%)	(7) Fantizzy 28/1, Fair form for Tom Dascombe but has failed to beat a rival in 2 outings for current yard. Didn't progress for Tom Dascombe and has run poorly in two starts for her current yard.
7th	6 7th (6) (12/1 +0%) Kristal Klear	12 12/1(+0%)	(6) Kristal Klear 12/1, Fair maiden. Creditable efforts in 1m handicaps at Haydock and Carlisle earlier this season but below par over this trip on her last 2 outings. Others are more persuasive. Took a backward step back from wind surgery latest and this is a better race if anything.

LTO Selection:

Now two from two on turf, both on soft ground, and fresh from making a successful handicap debut at Epsom last month, BEAR ON THE LOOSE is fancied to defy a 6lb rise under optimal conditions. Pearl Eye must carry a penalty following last Saturday's Haydock triumph, but a step up in trip could unlock further improvement. Promoter is slowly falling down the handicap and he can't be ruled out now eased in class.

BEAR ON THE LOOSE scored nicely on his Epsom handicap debut at the beginning of August and is selected to make light of a 6 lb rise. The likeable Pearl Eye rates an obvious danger under a 6 lb penalty for last Saturday's Haydoock success. George Boughey's Cantora could also play a prominent role if ready to roll after a break.

Pearl Eye isn't opposed lightly but CANTORA boasts a similarly progressive profile and is narrowly preferred back from a break.

16:30 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:35 Downpatrick Maiden Chase 18f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	4 1st (4) (22/1 +73%) Finnians Row	22 22/1(+73%)	(4) Finnians Row 22/1, Poor hurdler. 7/1, twelfth of 16 in handicap chase at Wexford (19.8f, good to soft) 87 days ago. Not a bad run in beginners' here in May but backward step in h'cap chase since.
2	10 2nd (10) (2.25/1 +50%) Jenny Flex	2.25 2.25/1(+50%)	(10) Jenny Flex 2.25/1, Modest hurdler. 7/1, respectable eighth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Cork (18.7f, good to soft) 39 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Makes chase debut. Not ruled out,. Point winner in 2021; best run under rules latest in h'cap hurdle; may make better chaser.
3	1 3rd (1) (1.38/1 +31%) Ceanndana	1.38 1.38/1(+31%)	(1) Ceanndana 1.38/1, Fair hurdler. 2 wins from 3 runs this season. Career best when winning 16-runner handicap hurdle (9/4) at Killarney (20f, good) 57 days ago, pushed out. Makes chase debut. Progressing recently. Won his last two starts over hurdles; shorter trip may not be ideal on chase debut.
4	9 4th (9) (50/1 -213%) Coastguard Lady	50 50/1(-213%)	(9) Coastguard Lady 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Respectable sixth of 12 in novice hurdle (16/1) at Wexford (24f, soft) 14 days ago. Makes chase debut. First run for yard after leaving W. P. Mullins. Some promise in maiden hurdles but this looks like tough ask on chase debut; new headgear.
5th	8 5th (8) (12/1 +70%) Chelseas Friend	12 12/1(+70%)	(8) Chelseas Friend 12/1, Modest hurdler. Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. 10/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Wexford (25f, soft) 14 days ago, dropping away between 3 out and 2 out. Down in trip. Useful form 2 seasons ago and signs of a revival on penultimate start but pulled up since.
6th	5 6th (5) (150/1 +0%) Just For Yuse	150 150/1(+0%)	(5) Just For Yuse 150/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Pulled up on chase debut on first run for yard after leaving T. G. McCourt. Hard to warm to. Beaten a long way out before pulling up on chase/yard debut latest.
7th	2 7th (2) (4/1 -33%) Colonel Bellew	4 4/1(-33%)	(2) Colonel Bellew 4/1, Fair hurdler. Bit below form seventh of 14 in handicap hurdle (10/1) at Ballinrobe (16.6f, good) 32 days ago. Makes chase debut. Yard in good form. Six-race maiden but some promise in maiden hurdles; would need to be a better chaser.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (9/1 +68%) Trishknowsbest	9 9/1(+68%)	(11) Trishknowsbest 9/1, Modest winner at 18f over hurdles. 18/1, running below form when fell 3 out in handicap chase at Killarney (20.8f, soft) 21 days ago. Hurdle winner here; promising chase debut but not at that sort of level since.

LTO Selection:

BONARC has experience over fences and this looks like a nice opportunity for the Arcadio mare who has a chase mark of 105. This race is restricted to horses with a mark of 102 or less over hurdles so it is a nice fit for her and having the mares allowance is a big asset. She was fourth in a similar contest, but for horses rated 116 or less, at Tramore on her penultimate start. This is a nice starting point for Ceanndana over fences as he has a mark of 102 after two wins over hurdles. The Leading Light gelding may just want a bit further than this though. Colonel Bellew is another that has to be respected. The Kingston Hill gelding was placed here over hurdles on his last visit and the yard's horses often improve for going chasing.

WILL YOU WIN came down early at Tramore last time but is taken to confirm her chasing debut promise now at the chief expense of Ceanndana who goes chasing on the back of a Killarney hurdles success. Fellow fencing newcomer Jenny Flex is in good hands and another who merits respect in an open contest.

16:35 Downpatrick Maiden Chase 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:45 Doncaster Handicap (Class 2) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (3.33/1 -48%) Baradar	3.33 3.33/1(-48%)	(3) Baradar 3.33/1, Course winner who built on earlier promise in first-time cheekpieces when landing 25-runner International at Ascot (7f) 48 days ago. Goes very well on soft ground so merits serious consideration despite a 4 lb rise. Career best when beating 24 rivals at Ascot latest; track and ground fine; solid contender.
2	8 2nd (8) (25/1 +11%) Lethal Nymph	25 25/1(+11%)	(8) Lethal Nymph 25/1, Useful C&D scorer who was back to form when second at Windsor (6f) in July but not in the same form twice since. Needs to get back on track. Course winner; struggling for consistency this time around; risky despite reduced mark.
3	7 3rd (7) (20/1 -25%) Raatea	20 20/1(-25%)	(7) Raatea 20/1, Scored at Haydock in June but below form both starts since, only eleventh of 18 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good) 27 days ago. Hood back on. Not easy to make a case for. 2nd and 4th in last two runnings of this race; as good as ever this year; ground not ideal.
4	4 4th (4) (8/1 +11%) Lethal Levi	8 8/1(+11%)	(4) Lethal Levi 8/1, Yet to score this term but has posted some good efforts in defeat, cheekpieces back on when seventh of 17 in handicap at York (6f, good to firm) 20 days ago. In the mix once more. Not won this year but retains ability and on a good mark; perhaps best on quicker ground.
5th	2 5th (2) (11/1 +21%) Rhythm Master	11 11/1(+21%)	(2) Rhythm Master 11/1, Smart on his day and not disgraced when tenth of 25 to Baradar in International at Ascot (7f, good to soft) 48 days ago. No forlorn hope. Struggled in hot Ascot handicaps the last twice; 2nd on AW in March brings him into it.
6th	9 6th (9) (12/1 +0%) It Just Takes Time	12 12/1(+0%)	(9) It Just Takes Time 12/1, Gained his second success of 2023 at Ripon in June but he arrives below form, eighth of 18 in handicap there 27 days ago. Others are preferred. Beaten in Class 2 handicaps on his last four starts; others preferred for win purposes.
7th	1 7th (1) (14/1 -56%) Gweedore	14 14/1(-56%)	(1) Gweedore 14/1, Likeable type who won over 7f here before scoring at Newmarket later in the summer. Produced a rare below-par effort when last of 9 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Sort to bounce back. Three 7f wins this year, including here on soft; below par latest; high in weights now.
8th	10 8th (10) (16/1 +0%) Zip	16 16/1(+0%)	(10) Zip 16/1, Bagged a couple of AW handicaps since the turn of the year and not disgraced when close ninth of 12 at Chepstow (7.1f, good) 36 days ago. This course winner can give another good account. Two course wins; can't have it soft enough; dangerous if it doesn't dry out too much.
9th	11 9th (11) (3.33/1 +26%) Persuasion	3.33 3.33/1(+26%)	(11) Persuasion 3.33/1, Back to winning ways at Thirsk before an unlucky second under a 5 lb penalty at Haydock (7f) 7 days ago, conceding first run and just failing. Goes in the mud and big shout nudged up 1 lb with Ryan Moore now up. Comes here in top form and Ryan Moore's booking an obvious plus; major player.
10th	6 10th (6) (14/1 -27%) Tactical	14 14/1(-27%)	(6) Tactical 14/1, Group-class in his pomp when in the care of Andrew Balding, but he has failed to make an impact on all four starts for new connections this season. Others have achieved more. Better than the result at York latest and these conditions should suit better; good mark.
11th	5 11th (5) (12/1 +0%) The Green Man	12 12/1(+0%)	(5) The Green Man 12/1, Is enjoying an excellent season and scored over C&D in May. Below form under a change of tactics when eighth of 17 in handicap at York (6f, good to firm) 20 days ago and no surprise to see him get back on track. Two big-field wins over 6f this summer; not much wiggle room off this mark now though.
12th	12 12th (12) (7.5/1 +32%) Able Kane	7.5 7.5/1(+32%)	(12) Able Kane 7.5/1, Took this contest in 2021 and arrives in good nick, seventh of 12 in handicap at Chepstow (7.1f, good) 36 days ago. Needs considering. Won this in 2021; several good runs this year and likely to give another good account.

LTO Selection:

BARADAR arrives here only 4lb higher in the ratings than when winning the International at Ascot in July and George Boughey's five-year-old is hard to oppose as a result. Lethal Levi has been running well enough in defeat of late and it would be no surprise to see him make the frame off his current mark. The Green Man is another who is likely to be in the mix, while Persuasion and Gweedore complete the shortlist.

Plenty with chances but PERSUASION is fancied to gain compensation for his unlucky recent Haydock second with the booking of Ryan Moore another plus. Baradar handles soft ground really well so is feared most on the back of his International success at Ascot. The Green Man is weighted to have a say too while Lethal Levi is another who needs shortlisting.

Tactical ran with promise at York last time and can go well but PERSUASION has run two fine races this month and gets the nod.

16:45 Doncaster Handicap (Class 2) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:50 Ballinrobe Handicap Hurdle 22f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	2 1st (2) (4.5/1 -35%) Ballybawn Belter	4.5 4.5/1(-35%)	(2) Ballybawn Belter 4.5/1, Latest win in hurdle at Punchestown in April. Respectable eighth of 18 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Galway (16.5f, good to soft) 44 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Looks competitive on form. Won handicaps at Leopardstown and Punchestown before held off this mark at Galway.
2	7 2nd (7) (16/1 +20%) Shannon Glory	16 16/1(+20%)	(7) Shannon Glory 16/1, Respectable third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (22.4f, good to soft, 10/1) 20 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Dual hurdle winner ran well enough at Killarney last time and can be involved again.
3	10 3rd (10) (4.5/1 +0%) Emily In Paris	4.5 4.5/1(+0%)	(10) Emily In Paris 4.5/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this season. Career best when winning 13-runner handicap hurdle at Sligo (20.4f, good to soft, 11/2) 36 days ago, always holding on. Won a Killarney maiden before taking a Sligo handicap; raised 6lb but top rider stays on.
4	9 4th (9) (11/1 -22%) Deons Diamond	11 11/1(-22%)	(9) Deons Diamond 11/1, Twice-raced winner under NH rules. 18/1, won 14-runner maiden hurdle at this course (22.1f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 18 days ago, unchallenged. Makes handicap hurdle debut. May well do better. Made all to easily win a weak maiden hurdle over C&D last time; this is tougher.
5th	5 5th (5) (1.62/1 +51%) Something Abouther	1.62 1.62/1(+51%)	(5) Something Abouther 1.62/1, Promising individual. 1 win from 3 runs this season. Good fifth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Galway (22f, good to soft, 9/1) 44 days ago. Has good chance on form. Beat Ginnets Girl when winning at Punchestown and a fine run at Galway since; big player.
6th	3 6th (3) (22/1 -193%) Return To Base	22 22/1(-193%)	(3) Return To Base 22/1, 9/2, unseated rider in novice chase at Tipperary (16.8f, soft) 73 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Cheekpieces back on. Won a Downpatrick handicap before two lesser chase runs; needs best back from a break.
7th	1 7th (1) (20/1 -100%) Minx Tiara	20 20/1(-100%)	(1) Minx Tiara 20/1, C&D winner. Third of 4 in minor event chase (9/2) at Limerick (19.7f, good to soft) 113 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. C&D winner had been running respectably over fences when last seen; could run well.
8th	4 8th (4) (10/1 +17%) Fairyhill Run	10 10/1(+17%)	(4) Fairyhill Run 10/1, Course winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. 11/1, fifth of 8 in handicap chase at Killarney (20.8f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Run well at times but regressive over fences in last year; well-handicapped in theory.
9th	6 9th (6) (10/1 -25%) Ginnets Girl	10 10/1(-25%)	(6) Ginnets Girl 10/1, 3/1, career best when winning 10-runner maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan (25f, good to soft) 21 days ago, pushed out. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Respected for top yard. Bumper winner gained a deserved maiden hurdle win last time and likely to be involved.
8	8 \|F\| (8) (28/1 +30%) All Class	28 28/1(+30%)	(8) All Class 28/1, First run since leaving Ronan M. P. McNally when respectable ninth of 15 in handicap hurdle (28/1) at Cork (20f, good to soft) 63 days ago. Others have achieved more. Dual-purpose mare should improve from her comeback run for new yard; not ruled out.

LTO Selection:

SOMETHING ABOUTHER looked like a mare who would go on to better things when readily beating Ginnets Girl over a similar trip at Punchestown in June. She ran well on handicap debut in a very competitive contest at the Galway festival and can defy a 2lb higher mark. Emily In Paris gets nearly a stone from the selection and Michael O'Sullivan has struck up a good partnership with her. She's on a hat-trick and will appreciate stepping back up in trip after winning at Sligo. Ballybawn Belter has won two valuable handicaps this year including a 2m4f contest at Punchestown in April. Two miles was too short for her last time and she'll be more of a force over this distance.

SOMETHING ABOUTHER wasn't seen to best effect when fifth in a big field at Galway on her handicap debut and can show she's on a good mark now. Handicap newcomers Ginnets Girl, one of 2 for the Gordon Elliott yard, and Deons Diamond arrive on the back of maiden wins and may give the selection most to think about.

A Punchestown maiden hurdle winner over this trip, SOMETHING ABOUTHER ran a fine race at Galway since and can take this.

16:50 Ballinrobe Handicap Hurdle 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:55 Salisbury Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (6.5/1 +46%) Mr Baloo	6.5 6.5/1(+46%)	(2) Mr Baloo 6.5/1, Not in the same form as his previous outing when ninth of 10 in nursery at Kempton (6f, 10/1) 37 days ago. Improvement required as he goes up in trip. Two best runs have come over 5f; needs improvement for the longer trip if he's to win.
2	3 2nd (3) (1.5/1 +25%) Mitwaa	1.5 1.5/1(+25%)	(3) Mitwaa 1.5/1, Bred to be smart and got back on track switched to a nursery when second of 12 at Newbury (7f, good to firm, 12/1) 17 days ago, with She Wore No Jewels behind in third. Can make his presence felt. Good 2nd upped to 7f for nursery debut at Newbury 17 days ago; 3lb higher but more to come.
3	5 3rd (5) (5.5/1 +31%) Enpassant	5.5 5.5/1(+31%)	(5) Enpassant 5.5/1, Unable to repeat his previous effort when ninth of 11 in maiden at this course (6f, good, 7/1) 48 days ago (gelded since). However, this longer trip should suit as he makes his handicap debut. Likely improver having been gelded & now switching to handicaps; progress is needed though.
4	6 4th (6) (4.5/1 -100%) She Wore No Jewels	4.5 4.5/1(-100%)	(6) She Wore No Jewels 4.5/1, Improved when third of 12 on nursery debut (33/1) at Newbury (7f, good to firm) 17 days ago, travelling well. Finished ½ length behind Mitwaa, but could reverse the form with further progress to come. Closely matched with Mitwaa on recent Newbury form; leading contender.
5th	4 5th (4) (50/1 -25%) Alnoory Star	50 50/1(-25%)	(4) Alnoory Star 50/1, Failed to improve when seventh of 8 on nursery debut at Ffos Las (6f, heavy, 25/1) 2 weeks ago. Has work to do back up in distance. Well-beaten 25-1 shot on recent nursery debut (6f); down 3lb but others are more appealing.
6th	1 6th (1) (6.5/1 -44%) Guns And Flowers	6.5 6.5/1(-44%)	(1) Guns And Flowers 6.5/1, Opened account at Chelmsford City in June. Has made the frame in nurseries all 3 starts since, in first-time cheekpieces when fourth of 7 at Epsom (7f, good to firm, 10/3) 28 days ago. Can give another good account. Prominent racer; three sound efforts in nurseries and she should give it another good go.
7th	8 7th (8) (10/1 +17%) Dufresne	10 10/1(+17%)	(8) Dufresne 10/1, Encouragement on first 2 starts but raced freely/hung left when sixth of 7 in maiden (50/1) at Epsom (7f, good) 18 days ago. Needs to get back on the up as he makes handicap debut. Modest form in three runs at up to 7f; can do better in nurseries but he needs to.
8th	7 8th (7) (16/1 -14%) Sub Thirteen	16 16/1(-14%)	(7) Sub Thirteen 16/1, Signs of ability in his 3 starts so far, ridden handily before fading final 1f when sixth of 13 in minor event at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 80/1) 20 days ago. Could fare better now handicapping. Improved efforts the last twice and return to 7f a plus; not obviously well treated though.

LTO Selection:

Much depends on how Mitwaa breaks from the stalls, but he has the ability to go well at this level and is respected accordingly. However, he has been raised 3lb after being run out of things near the finish at Newbury last time and is taken on with SHE WORE NO JEWELS, who was just a half-length away in third that day. On marginally better terms, Clive Cox's filly can reverse the form. Nursery debutants Dufresne and Sub Thirteen are also considered.

SHE WORE NO JEWELS showed improved form when third at Newbury on her nursery debut last time, travelling as well as any, so she looks ready to open her account this time around. She can build on that effort to reverse the placings with Mitwaa from when the pair met 17 days ago, with Guns And Flowers the pick of the remainder.

The Newbury nursery in which MITWAA (second) finished just in front of She Wore No Jewels (third) looks the formline to focus on.

16:55 Salisbury Handicap (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Sandown Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (2.5/1 +29%) Coco Jamboo	2.5 2.5/1(+29%)	(3) Coco Jamboo 2.5/1, Signed off 2-y-o campaign by winning a Newmarket nursery and placed all 6 starts in handicaps over 6f/7f this season, most recently finishing second in an 18-runner handicap at the York Ebor meeting (Peony back in fourth). Major player. Usually held up and pulls hard; the faster they go up front the better her prospects.
2	8 2nd (8) (9/1 -50%) Twilight Dancer	9 9/1(-50%)	(8) Twilight Dancer 9/1, Progressive filly who had something to spare when landing a 6-runner event at Salisbury (7f, good) last month. Close third of 13 at Newmarket since (just behind the re-opposing runner-up Hot Chesnut) but more needed now that her new mark has kicked in. Had no penalty when close up at Newmarket and now 6lb higher for this.
3	2 3rd (2) (3.5/1 +22%) Peony	3.5 3.5/1(+22%)	(2) Peony 3.5/1, Backed up her Wolverhampton maiden success with victory in 6-runner handicap at Haydock in June. Solid fourth of 18 returned to this trip at York (good to firm) last time, despite a tardy start, and she's in with a shout. Fourth of 18 from a tricky position at York; lightly raced at 7f and can do better.
4	5 4th (5) (16/1 -78%) Zabbie	16 16/1(-78%)	(5) Zabbie 16/1, Proved pretty consistent prior to resuming winning ways in a heavy-ground 7f Lingfield handicap last month. Not disgraced over the same C&D next time and she should have a part to play. Not that most consistent and Alec Voikhansky has been claiming off her.
5th	1 5th (1) (6/1 -33%) Hot Chesnut	6 6/1(-33%)	(1) Hot Chesnut 6/1, Bagged handicaps at Chelmsford and Newmarket this summer and just touched off back at the latter course (7f, good to firm) 3 weeks ago. 1 lb nudge fair enough and should be firmly in the mix with conditions in her favour. Her strong finish only just failed to get the job done at Newmarket three weeks ago.
6th	4 6th (4) (12/1 +25%) Epsom Faithfull	12 12/1(+25%)	(4) Epsom Faithfull 12/1, Now 9 lb lower than for her latest success at Ascot last summer but she's 0-8 this year and others look stronger. Wasn't beaten that far last time at Kempton in a race not run to suit.
7th	6 7th (6) (3/1 +0%) Swiss Star	3 3/1(+0%)	(6) Swiss Star 3/1, Won 6f Doncaster novice in July and, though turned over when odds on for handicap debut at Newmarket, she quickly got back on track when narrowly prevailing at that Suffolk venue (6f, good) 2 weeks later. 3 lb rise fair and this unexposed filly could have more to offer now upped to 7f. Narrow Newmarket winner off 3lb lower; bred to be better than this; first run at 7f.
8th	7 8th (7) (33/1 -32%) Transfer Affection	33 33/1(-32%)	(7) Transfer Affection 33/1, Didn't do a great deal wrong in 7 starts as a juvenile for Kevin Ryan but failed to beat a rival home on belated seasonal reappearance for new yard at Windsor 11 days ago. Remains a maiden and was last on her debut for this yard.

LTO Selection:

SWISS STAR returned to winning ways at Newmarket on her latest start and the manner of that victory suggested the extra furlong on this occasion would bring about further improvement. Coco Jamboo (second) and Peony (fourth) both performed with credit in a valuable York handicap last month and the pair enter calculations, while Hot Chesnut appeals most of the remainder.

The unexposed SWISS STAR found some improvement when emerging on top in a desperately tight finish at Newmarket, and there's a good chance that this step up to 7f will help spark another step forward. Hot Chesnut looks very dangerous on the back of a near-miss and is next on the list ahead of the consistent Coco Jamboo and Zabbie.

Ed Walker's PEONY might be able to reverse York placings with Coco Jamboo. Swiss Star remains capable of better.

17:00 Sandown Handicap (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:05 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (4/1 +50%) Give It Some Teddy	4 4/1(+50%)	(7) Give It Some Teddy 4/1, Signed off last season on a winning note at Redcar and posted his best effort of this season so far when runner-up there (1m, good to firm) last month. Never a threat at Beverley since, though. Fairly treated Redcar specialist; runner-up to a subsequent winner on penultimate start..
2	1 2nd (1) (5/1 +29%) Ugo Gregory	5 5/1(+29%)	(1) Ugo Gregory 5/1, Won at Beverley (7.5f) in July and Haydock (7f) in August. Not at best in a Haydock Class 3 last time but should fare better in this lower grade. Consistent until a low-key effort at Haydock last weekend; twice placed here at Chester..
3	3 3rd (3) (2.25/1 +44%) Ey Up Its The Boss	2.25 2.25/1(+44%)	(3) Ey Up Its The Boss 2.25/1, Latest win at Thirsk in August. Creditable third of 12 in handicap there (7f, good to soft, 11/1) last Saturday, nearest finish after a slow start left him poorly positioned. Fair third (in the circumstances) at Thirsk last weekend; enters calculations accordingly..
4	6 4th (6) (6/1 -9%) Surprise Picture	6 6/1(-9%)	(6) Surprise Picture 6/1, Visored when winning twice for Keith Dalgleish in the first half of the year. Back in form for new yard when reaching the frame on his last 2 starts and interesting contender with the visor refitted. Front-running Musselburgh winner for K. Dalgleish; back to form and seems to operate here..
5th	4 5th (4) (4.5/1 +68%) Muntadab	4.5 4.5/1(+68%)	(4) Muntadab 4.5/1, Course winner. At the veteran stage now but his Catterick second in July shows he can be competitive off his mark. Behind Eye Up Its The Boss at Thirsk last weekend, though. 16-94, includes a C&D win (Sept 2021); weakened late on over 7f at Thirsk last weekend..
6th	8 6th (8) (28/1 -40%) Dodgy Bob	28 28/1(-40%)	(8) Dodgy Bob 28/1, Dual Wolverhampton scorer at huge prices earlier this year and back to form out of the blue when notching his first turf success in over 3 years at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) a fortnight ago. Hardly an obvious one to follow up off effectively a 13 lb higher mark. Isn't the easiest to predict and yet to prove stamina beyond 7f; tough task on these terms.
7th	2 7th (2) (8.5/1 -6%) Barging Thru	8.5 8.5/1(-6%)	(2) Barging Thru 8.5/1, Won over 7f on AW at Chelmsford in March and also a good third at Kempton (7f) in June. Not at best back on turf last twice but he is well drawn for a front-runner and no shock were he to stage a revival. Yet to win on turf (0-7); did too much too soon at Ayr, but this sharper track may suit..

LTO Selection:

Ey Up Its The Boss has been in decent form of late and is unlikely to be far away, but a chance can be taken on GIVE IT SOME TEDDY. Tim Easterby's veteran has often found form at this stage of the campaign and he is attractively handicapped. Stablemate Ugo Gregory drops in class and looks more than capable of throwing down a stern challenge, along with Ciotog, who would have to be of interest if turned out quickly following Wednesday's run at Bath.

SURPRISE PICTURE is refitted with the visor he wore when notching 2 wins for Keith Dalgleish earlier in the year and might be ready to strike for new trainer Grant Tuer after a couple of decent runs last month. Ugo Gregory should find this a bit easier than the Haydock Class 3 he contested last Friday and is second choice ahead of Barging Thru, who is well drawn for a front runner.

Preference is for EY UP ITS THE BOSS who did well after fluffing the start at Thirsk last weekend. Ciotog is a danger.

17:05 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:10 Downpatrick Handicap Chase 24f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (1.1/1 +56%) C'est Quelqu'un	1.1 1.1/1(+56%)	(5) C'est Quelqu'un 1.1/1, Gained his second win in this sphere in 15-runner handicap chase (11/8) at Tramore (21.6f, heavy) 28 days ago, overcoming a last-fence blunder. Has more to offer for his current yard and expected to be bang there again. Promising for new yard, getting his head in front back over fences latest; bold bid likely.
1	4 1st (4) (6/1 -33%) Some Dove	6 6/1(-33%)	(4) Some Dove 6/1, Fair winner at 21f over hurdles. Respectable third of 7 in novice chase (13/8) at Tramore (21.6f, good) 29 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes handicap chase debut. Can make presence felt. Dual hurdle winner last year; creditable form in beginners'; may bounce back on h'cap bow.
3	2 3rd (2) (5/1 +55%) Hascoeur Clermont	5 5/1(+55%)	(2) Hascoeur Clermont 5/1, Fairly useful winner at 26f over hurdles. Ninth of 11 in handicap chase at Wexford (19.8f, heavy, 17/2) 35 days ago. More is needed. Dual hurdle winner last year; struggled for form this term; shown little in 5 chase starts.
4	3 4th (3) (6/1 +25%) Room To Roam	6 6/1(+25%)	(3) Room To Roam 6/1, One win from 42 NH runs. 8/1, creditable second of 12 in handicap chase at Wexford (25f, soft) 14 days ago. Twenty nine runs since last win in 2019. Consistent sort, placed in 5 of 6 last chase starts; well treated on hurdle form.
5th	11 5th (11) (25/1 +50%) Greenway Machine	25 25/1(+50%)	(11) Greenway Machine 25/1, Remains a maiden after 18 NH runs. Below form third of 13 in handicap chase at Kilbeggan (25f, soft, 15/2) 21 days ago. 0-18 under Rules and was only a very distant third last time out; much more required.
6th	9 6th (9) (12/1 -33%) Ocean Legacy	12 12/1(-33%)	(9) Ocean Legacy 12/1, C&D winner. Latest win in chase here in May. Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap chase at Wexford (25f, soft, 14/1) 14 days ago. In the mix. Both wins came over fences at end of last term incl' C&D; not in the same form this term.
7th	6 7th (6) (25/1 -14%) The Red Menace	25 25/1(-14%)	(6) The Red Menace 25/1, Course winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2019. 12/1, ninth of 13 in handicap chase at Kilbeggan (25f, soft) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Useful chase in pomp but hard to gauge how much ability is left after 2 poor recent runs.
8th	1 8th (1) (10/1 +29%) Gali Flight	10 10/1(+29%)	(1) Gali Flight 10/1, Remains a maiden after 27 NH runs. Respectable second of 7 in novice chase (11/2) at Tramore (21.6f, good) 29 days ago, no match for winner. Tongue strap back on. Needs a couple of these to falter. 0-20 but bounced back from a couple of poor runs when a distant 2nd latest; well treated.

LTO Selection:

CAVE COURT landed a gamble to get off the mark at Perth in August and having followed up over hurdles here subsequently, is now rated 14lb lower reverting to fences. All his best form is over much shorter distances, which is a small concern, but he is nicely ahead of the handicapper. C'Est Quelqu'un has done well for Gordon Elliott recently, is ground-versatile, likes this distance and looks sure to run a good race, although might struggle to beat the selection. The 27-race maiden Gali Flight finished six and a half lengths ahead of Some Dove (now tried in first-time cheekpieces) at Tramore latest and is now 9lb better off, so should confirm superiority. Room To Roam has been running well in similar races, while Agirlcalledchloe is a 20-race maiden but also has placed form at this level.

C'EST QUELQU'UN is making good strides since joining Gordon Elliott and fancied to defy a 9 lb hike in the weights and follow up his recent Tramore success. Cave Court rates the chief threat now reverted to fences on the back of his recent Down Royal victory, with Some Dove and Room To Roam appealing as the pick of the rest for place purposes.

17:10 Downpatrick Handicap Chase 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:20 Doncaster Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (3/1 +50%) Red Zone Hero	3 3/1(+50%)	(7) Red Zone Hero 3/1, Six-figure breeze-up purchase who confirmed previous promise when landing a maiden at Ayr in July. Nursery debut at York is best excused, so he's not a forlorn hope. Soundly beaten in York nursery but ground may have been too lively; retains potential.
2	4 2nd (4) (4.5/1 +0%) Kingswood Flyer	4.5 4.5/1(+0%)	(4) Kingswood Flyer 4.5/1, Boasts a progressive profile and had a bit to spare when scoring in a nursery at Newbury last time. Should step up again, so makes plenty of appeal. Has improved with each run and won nursery at Newbury last time; solid contender.
3	1 3rd (1) (3.33/1 +5%) Blue Prince	3.33 3.33/1(+5%)	(1) Blue Prince 3.33/1, Looked comfortably ahead of his opening mark when forging clear to score at York in July. Poorly drawn when only sixth there last time and capable of getting back on the up. Sixth of 16 in warm nursery at York; could play a leading role now back down in grade.
4	10 4th (10) (66/1 -136%) Novello Lad	66 66/1(-136%)	(10) Novello Lad 66/1, Found only one too good starting out here in June. Not in anything like the same form since and handicapper hasn't been lenient with opening mark. Promise on debut here but well beaten the next twice; dramatic return to form is needed.
5th	5 5th (5) (16/1 -191%) Boardroom	16 16/1(-191%)	(5) Boardroom 16/1, Confirmed debut promise when winning 11-runner maiden at Thirsk in August and best excused a lesser effort in listed company at York since. Remains with potential. Well beaten in fast-ground Listed race last time but promise on soft going previously.
6th	8 6th (8) (3.5/1 -5%) Succession	3.5 3.5/1(-5%)	(8) Succession 3.5/1, Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Bath in May. Excellent second of 11 in nursery (22/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 8 days ago, every chance when jumping false patch of ground close home. Strong chance of going one better off the same mark. Clear second on last week's nursery debut on AW and he runs before a 4lb rise kicks in.
7th	3 7th (3) (11/1 +21%) That's For Sure	11 11/1(+21%)	(3) That's For Sure 11/1, Confirmed debut promise when winning 10-runner novice at Carlisle in July. No impact in a couple of sales races since but this looks more realistic. Down the field in two sales races but not written off in view of Carlisle novice win.
8th	2 8th (2) (12/1 +0%) Dapperling	12 12/1(+0%)	(2) Dapperling 12/1, Off the mark in straightforward fashion at Lingfield. Excellent second of 20 in Weatherbys Super Sprint at Newbury next time but tame run in a similar event at York since. Flopped at York last time but a case can be made on form such as her Super Sprint second.
9th	6 9th (6) (22/1 +12%) Sir Bolton	22 22/1(+12%)	(6) Sir Bolton 22/1, Second past the post on his 5f Yarmouth debut in April but was carried left and correctly awarded the race. Down the field both subsequent starts and gelded prior to this nursery debut. Debut winner in April; tailed off in novice here on stable debut in July; gelded since.

LTO Selection:

DAPPERLING struggled in two valuable events last month but it would be no surprise to see the Dandy Man filly bounce back here, given that she chased home Relief Rally in the Super Sprint in July. Kingswood Flyer is an obvious threat following his success a Newbury a month ago, although a 4lb rise is a slight concern. Succession edges out Boardroom and Red Zone Hero to be best of the rest.

SUCCESSION is going the right way and would have gone very close to winning (finished clear second) had he not jumped a false patch of ground late at Wolverhampton 8 days ago, so he's worth a chance to gain compensation off the same mark. Kingswood Flyer is also going the right way and looks the main threat ahead of Blue Prince.

Preference is for SUCCESSION, who is 4lb ahead of the handicapper following his clear second at Wolverhampton last Thursday.

17:20 Doncaster Handicap (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:25 Ballinrobe Maiden Chase 23f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	4 1st (4) (3.5/1 +36%) Paidi's Passion	3.5 3.5/1(+36%)	(4) Paidi's Passion 3.5/1, Fair chaser. Career best when winning 10-runner handicap hurdle (11/2) at Downpatrick (21.7f, good) 18 days ago, finding extra. Switches from hurdles to chase and she's a key player. Hurdle winner at Downpatrick last time but has a bit to find with some of these.
2	5 2nd (5) (3.33/1 -67%) Presenting Doyen	3.33 3.33/1(-67%)	(5) Presenting Doyen 3.33/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Latest win in hurdle at Killarney in July. 11/2, pulled up in novice hurdle at Killarney (22.8f, soft) 21 days ago. Second to Hazelhatch Lady in a Sligo novice on penultimate start and claims if her jumping passes the test on this chase debut. Poor over hurdles last time; won't want too much rain but is rated 120, so a big player.
3	2 3rd (2) (2.5/1 +0%) Hazelhatch Lady	2.5 2.5/1(+0%)	(2) Hazelhatch Lady 2.5/1, Fair hurdler. Career best when winning 5-runner novice hurdle at Sligo (17.8f, good to soft, 7/2) 36 days ago, kept up to work. Should be in the mix granted a good round of jumping now tackling fences. Dual hurdle winner previously second in a point' which will help making chasing debut.
4	6 4th (6) (2.5/1 +29%) Sarah Beara	2.5 2.5/1(+29%)	(6) Sarah Beara 2.5/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. Successful at Wexford in August. Improvement needed now switched to the larger obstacles. In good form over hurdles lately; placed twice in points', which will help over fences now.
5th	7 5th (7) (20/1 +20%) Townhill Penny	20 20/1(+20%)	(7) Townhill Penny 20/1, 20/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at this course (22.8f, good) 32 days ago, labouring from circuit out. Needs to get back on track now switched to fences. Point' winner is 1-17 over hurdles and was poor in that sphere last twice.
6th	3 6th (3) (12/1 +14%) Mousey Brown	12 12/1(+14%)	(3) Mousey Brown 12/1, Fair hurdler. 2 wins from 5 runs this season. Sixth of 8 in novice hurdle at Tramore (20.5f, good, 16/1) 29 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase and likely to find a few too good. Respectable on chasing debut at Kilbeggan but a poor hurdles run since; has a shout.
7th	1 7th (1) (80/1 -21%) Ballygriffin Girl	80 80/1(-21%)	(1) Ballygriffin Girl 80/1, Eleventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (20.2f, good to soft, 25/1) 20 days ago. Makes chase debut. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Poor maiden over hurdles and can't be seriously fancied in this company.

LTO Selection:

HAZELHATCH LADY goes over racecourse fences for the first time after winning her last two hurdle starts at Roscommon and Sligo. Second on her only start in point-to-points, she was taken out at Galway on Monday due to soft ground but did win a bumper on 'summer soft' at Wexford last year. Presenting Doyen is also a dual winner over hurdles and chased home the selection at Sligo. A 9lb pull in the weights brings her very much into the reckoning and she also has point-to-point experience. Sarah Beara landed a gamble over hurdles at Wexford before finding one too good under a penalty here three days later. Another with useful form between the flags, she looks progressive and can contend along with Mousey Brown who ran creditably on chase debut at Kilbeggan in July.

While PRESENTING DOYEN needs to bounce back following a poor effort at Killarney 3 weeks ago, she will have every chance of delivering on this chase debut if able to do so.The 5-y-o chased home Hazelhatch Lady in a Sligo novice on her penultimate start and meets that rival on more favourable terms here. Hazelhatch Lady is nevertheless respected given her progressive profile and Paidi's Passion, a winner over timber at Downpatrick recently, also enters the reckoning.

Though HAZELHATCH LADY has 4lb to find with Presenting Doyen on hurdles ratings, she is in the form of her career at the moment.

17:25 Ballinrobe Maiden Chase 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (4/1 +11%) Lahina Bay	4 4/1(+11%)	(7) Lahina Bay 4/1, C&D winner in June and followed up at Windsor 13 days later. Bit below form third of 9 in handicap (17/2) at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 33 days ago. Likely to be in the shake-up. C&D winner in June; solid 3rd behind well-handicapped winner latest; others better treated.
2	6 2nd (6) (6.5/1 +35%) Muy Muy Guapo	6.5 6.5/1(+35%)	(6) Muy Muy Guapo 6.5/1, Modest form. Ran poorly when seventh of 8 in handicap at Epsom (7f, good to firm) 57 days ago. Others are more persuasive. 10-race maiden with patchy record but he ran well over C&D in June; gelded since last time.
3	4 3rd (4) (4/1 +11%) Done Decision	4 4/1(+11%)	(4) Done Decision 4/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Second of 8 in maiden at Bath (5.7f, good, 5/1) 15 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Interesting runner. Finished off his race well when 2nd at Bath last time but the winner holds the form down.
4	1 4th (1) (3.33/1 -90%) Warminster	3.33 3.33/1(-90%)	(1) Warminster 3.33/1, First run since leaving John Ryan when good second of 6 in handicap (18/1) at Yarmouth (6f, good) 19 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Shortlist material. Back to form when 2nd on last month's stable debut; 2lb higher but still makes some appeal.
5th	2 5th (2) (12/1 -85%) Baulac	12 12/1(-85%)	(2) Baulac 12/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 8 in novice at Windsor (5f, good) 32 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Improvement needed. Down the field in 3 novice runs but clear promise the last twice; open to improvement.
6th	5 6th (5) (4.5/1 +40%) Katar	4.5 4.5/1(+40%)	(5) Katar 4.5/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Bit below form fourth of 8 in handicap (11/2) at Bath (5f, firm) 9 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Exposed maiden; threatening this summer until below par last week; new headgear.
7th	10 7th (10) (40/1 +20%) Fragrance	40 40/1(+20%)	(10) Fragrance 40/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Last of 12 in handicap at Chepstow (6f, good, 80/1) 18 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Badly out of sorts for this yard of late and addition of cheekpieces isn't enough to tempt.
8th	9 8th (9) (16/1 +43%) Minack	16 16/1(+43%)	(9) Minack 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 9 in novice at Ripon (6f, good to soft) 55 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Likely improver now handicapping at a low level; yard have done well with the family.
9th	8 9th (8) (18/1 +55%) Queen Of Thrones	18 18/1(+55%)	(8) Queen Of Thrones 18/1, 33/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Bath (5f, good to firm) 23 days ago. First-time blinkers need to have a positive effect. Yet to fire in sprint handicaps this season; blinkers now turned to.
10th	3 10th (3) (66/1 +0%) Close Of Play	66 66/1(+0%)	(3) Close Of Play 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 9 in maiden at Wolverhampton (5f, 150/1). Off 126 days. Makes handicap debut. Best watched unless the betting hints otherwise. Hasn't built on the promise of one 2yo outing this year; may do so now handicapping.

LTO Selection:

Lahina Bay, Warminster and Fragrance are the only ones with any previous winning form and each commands respect. However, KATAR appeals as one who is potentially well handicapped and, with a tongue-tie and cheekpieces combination tried for the first time, Richard Ford's experienced three-year-old can provide a bit of value off a 3lb lower mark than when he was a close second to Lahina Bay (now 7lb worse off) over C&D in June.

WARMINSTER made a positive start for the Robert Cowell yard when narrowly denied at Yarmouth last month and might be capable of going one better under James Doyle. Lahina Bay won on her previous visit here and rates an obvious danger, while Done Decision brings unexposed potential to this handicap debut.

Warminster is solid enough but handicap newcomers Done Decision, Minack and BAULAC all make appeal in opposition.

17:30 Salisbury Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:35 Sandown Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (3.5/1 +30%) Born Ruler	3.5 3.5/1(+30%)	(8) Born Ruler 3.5/1, Lightly-raced winner. Good third of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 14/1) 38 days ago. Makes turf debut. Likely to progress further, so merits respect. Seemingly better for being gelded when a close third of 12 over 1m2f at Chelmsford.
2	5 2nd (5) (2.5/1 -25%) Strong Impact	2.5 2.5/1(-25%)	(5) Strong Impact 2.5/1, Saxon Warrior filly. Has shaped well on each of her three starts to date and looks a likely improver on handicap bow after a break. Worth taking a chance on. Off since May but they were useful fillies she chased home at Newmarket; h'cap debut.
3	7 3rd (7) (66/1 -164%) Eddie Temple	66 66/1(-164%)	(7) Eddie Temple 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden who has showed fairly useful form but is yet to fire in handicaps. Has left Owen Burrows since last run. Maiden after five runs for Owen Burrows and was comfortably held in his two handicaps.
4	3 4th (3) (14/1 +30%) Tudor	14 14/1(+30%)	(3) Tudor 14/1, Won at Lingfield on his final 2 starts in 2022 and has continued in good heart this year, his stamina seeming stretched in a well-run race when third at Chester (12.3f) in June. More needed as he makes his first run for yard after leaving Kevin Philippart De Foy. New yard; both wins on AW but has comparable form on turf.
5th	1 5th (1) (22/1 -38%) Borgi	22 22/1(-38%)	(1) Borgi 22/1, Career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Wolverhampton last November but disappointing at Lingfield later that month and hasn't been seen since (also gelded). Two AW wins; unraced on turf; gelded during lengthy spell out of action.
6th	2 6th (2) (1.38/1 +27%) Finest Leader	1.38 1.38/1(+27%)	(2) Finest Leader 1.38/1, Has left previous form behind upped in trip with cheekpieces applied, completing hat-trick before improving again when narrowly denied by a very progressive sort from the Haggas yard (pair 7 lengths clear) at Kempton last week. 4 lb well-in compared to his future mark. Progressive 3yo who just missed out on the four-timer; up 4lb in future.
7th	6 7th (6) (14/1 +44%) Miss Down Under	14 14/1(+44%)	(6) Miss Down Under 14/1, Won here under testing conditions (10f) last September before quickly following up at Ffos Las, but there's been very little to shout about so far this term. Tried in a tongue tie. Well beaten after a break and wind surgery here last month; would prefer softer ground.
8th	9 8th (9) (18/1 -13%) Gallimimus	18 18/1(-13%)	(9) Gallimimus 18/1, Progressive this season for George Boughey, winning three times, and ran with credit again when second at Bath last time. Has joined a new yard now but no reason why he can't give another good account. Became high in the weights for George Boughey and was sold on for 22,000gns.

LTO Selection:

STRONG IMPACT built on her sole juvenile effort with a brace of runner-up efforts at Newmarket in the spring. The latter occasion came over 1m4f where she was run down by the winner late on, so the drop back in trip is likely to suit the daughter of Saxon Warrior. Born Ruler may have needed her latest run at Chelmsford when returning from a small break and she is capable of further progression. Others to note are Borgi and Gallimimus.

STRONG IMPACT has shaped like there's a bigger effort in her on each of her three starts to date and she's taken to prove herself ahead of a mark of 81 back from a break. Finest Leader is an obvious danger on the back of a solid showing at Kempton and Born Ruler can't be discounted.

The highly progressive FINEST LEADER takes on a fairly exposed bunch and has obvious claims before his 4lb rise takes effect.

17:35 Sandown Handicap (Class 4) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:45 Downpatrick NH Flat Race 18f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (4/1 +56%) Wrecking Ballbilly	4 4/1(+56%)	(5) Wrecking Ballbilly 4/1, Twice-raced maiden. Second of 7 in bumper at Perth (16.2f, good to soft, evens) 44 days ago. Not dismissed. Big run when 2nd on debut but turned over at evens since; bit further should help.
2	1 2nd (1) (22/1 +21%) Cap Bernat	22 22/1(+21%)	(1) Cap Bernat 22/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 8 in bumper (22/1) at this course (18.8f, good) 33 days ago. Missed more than 2 years but promise in each of his 3 bumper starts; more required.
3	4 3rd (4) (0.8/1 +57%) Western Fold	0.8 0.8/1(+57%)	(4) Western Fold 0.8/1, Once-raced maiden. 20/1, third of 16 in bumper at Punchestown (16.4f, good to soft) on NH debut 143 days ago. Sets a solid standard and merits plenty of respect. Outran odds of 20-1 in valuable Punchestown bumper and that's likely to be the best form.
4	9 4th (9) (2.25/1 -125%) Get In Line	2.25 2.25/1(-125%)	(9) Get In Line 2.25/1, Getaway filly. Dam (b93), bumper winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (2m/17f winner) Pepe Simo and bumper winner/useful hurdler (stayed 25f) The Eaglehaslanded. Obvious claims on debut. Getawat filly; dam half-sister to useful winners; yard flying in bumpers this term.

LTO Selection:

WESTERN FOLD ran really well in Punchestown's valuable Goffs Defender Bumper in April. A 82,000-euro store purchase, he showed real promise on debut and while the form is untested with most of the runners being unraced, it is a traditionally strong race and the eighth-placed horse has since won twice, including a bumper. Wrecking Ballbilly has run well in two good bumpers to date. Runner-up in a fast-run Killarney bumper on debut (from which the third and fourth later won bumpers at the Galway Festival and the Curragh), he failed to concede 4lb to a subsequent winners' bumper victor at Perth. Willie Mullins might have other ideas with Get In Line. By a prominent jumps sire, her bumper-winning dam is a half-sister to two winners and while she represents a yard in unstoppable form, will nevertheless have to go a bit to win. Hypersonic Missile has form but needs to improve.

GET IN LINE is out of a bumper winner and with a yard that dominates this sphere, so she's a confident choice to make a successful start if the market speaks in her favour. Western Fold is the clear pick of those with experience and Wrecking Ballbilly isn't without a chance following a good second at Perth.

17:45 Downpatrick NH Flat Race 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:55 Ballinrobe Handicap Chase 23f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	10 1st (10) (3.5/1 +22%) Glenmalure Lodge	3.5 3.5/1(+22%)	(10) Glenmalure Lodge 3.5/1, Remains a maiden after 23 NH runs but placed 4 times in handicap hurdles this summer. Pulled up previous attempt over fences but it's way too soon to suggest she won't make the grade as a chaser. Respected. Placed six times over hurdles at this track but was pulled up only start over fences.
2	7 2nd (7) (12/1 +25%) Kilashee	12 12/1(+25%)	(7) Kilashee 12/1, Twenty two runs since last win in 2021. Poor winner at 22f over hurdles. 33/1, seventh of 12 in handicap chase at Killarney (23f, soft) 21 days ago. Won two hurdles in 2021; moderate chase form but better for Killarney run after lay-off.
3	2 3rd (2) (2.5/1 +25%) My Friend The Wind	2.5 2.5/1(+25%)	(2) My Friend The Wind 2.5/1, Career best when winning 14-runner handicap hurdle (12/1) at this course (22.1f, good to soft) on reappearance 18 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Cheekpieces back on. Has had jumping issues over fences but big player if he can keep the errors down. Touched off in Galway chase last year; after five months off, won over hurdles here latest.
4	8 4th (8) (11/1 +45%) Definetly Darsi	11 11/1(+45%)	(8) Definetly Darsi 11/1, Fifth of 11 in handicap chase (40/1) at Wexford (25.4f, heavy) 168 days ago. Yard in good form. Cheekpieces back on. Point winner had shown little under Rules until Wexford fifth but that was back in March.
5th	1 5th (1) (28/1 -133%) Elegant Dan	28 28/1(-133%)	(1) Elegant Dan 28/1, Latest win in chase at Tramore in June. Pulled up in handicap chase at Tramore (21.6f, heavy, 12/1) 28 days ago, faltering between 3 out and 2 out. Others more persuasive. Rated 87 when beating Rudy Catrail at Tramore in June; not been in that sort of form since.
6th	11 6th (11) (6.5/1 +46%) Father Jed	6.5 6.5/1(+46%)	(11) Father Jed 6.5/1, Latest win in hurdle here in July. 14/1, bit below form tenth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Galway (22.2f, soft) 4 days ago, left poorly placed. Switches from hurdles to chase. Good servant has won seven hurdles (three of them here) and two chases; not ruled out.
7th	4 7th (4) (18/1 +28%) Crimson Chief	18 18/1(+28%)	(4) Crimson Chief 18/1, Eighth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (24.4f, good, 14/1) 7 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Won over fences and hurdles last year; not much since but better for recent Kilbeggan run.
8th	9 8th (9) (5.5/1 +15%) Courting Vickie	5.5 5.5/1(+15%)	(9) Courting Vickie 5.5/1, Unreliable sort. Creditable third of 12 in handicap chase (11/1) at Wexford (25f, soft) 14 days ago. Won Clonmel chase last November and comes here in good shape after two placed efforts.
9th	15 9th (15) (50/1 +24%) Justakeg	50 50/1(+24%)	(15) Justakeg 50/1, 100/1 and hooded for 1st time, eighth of 12 in handicap chase at Killarney (23f, soft) 21 days ago. Unplaced all starts; has shown nothing in three outings over fences this year.
6	6 \|F\| (6) (8/1 -78%) Rudy Catrail	8 8/1(-78%)	(6) Rudy Catrail 8/1, Latest win in chase at Roscommon in August. 7/2, best excused run when eighth of 12 in handicap chase at Wexford (25f, soft) 14 days ago as it came only a week after a good run at Kilbeggan. Could bounce back. Genuine front-runner dropped away tamely last time but had been in flying form up to then.
5	5 \|U\| (5) (25/1 -56%) Gonedairy	25 25/1(-56%)	(5) Gonedairy 25/1, 16/1, tenth of 13 in handicap chase at Kilbeggan (25f, soft) 21 days ago. Winning pointer was second in Limerick beginners' last year; well held in handicaps lately.
10th	12 10th (12) (40/1 -60%) Glan Gap	40 40/1(-60%)	(12) Glan Gap 40/1, Eleventh of 12 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (19.9f, good to soft, 28/1). Off 11 months. Makes chase debut. First run for yard after leaving David Christie. Makes handicap chase debut. New yard won the race last year. Third runner for John Ryan is modest maiden over hurdles; chase debut under polished rider.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (40/1 +0%) Daicheadacuig	40 40/1(+0%)	(3) Daicheadacuig 40/1, One win from 29 NH runs. 80/1, pulled up in novice chase at this C&D (good to soft) 18 days ago, shuffled back quickly early final circuit. Blinkers on 1st time. Flattered by Kilbeggan third in June, his only completion in last six starts; blinkers.
14	14 \|PU\| (14) (100/1 -203%) Gone Galavanting	100 100/1(-203%)	(14) Gone Galavanting 100/1, Remains a maiden after 22 NH runs. Fell in minor event chase at Gowran (25f, good, 40/1). Off 23 months. Mare showed ability early on over hurdles but poor chase form and nearly two years off.

LTO Selection:

COURTING VICKIE won over 2m4f on winter ground at Clonmel last November and comes into this in good shape after two recent placed efforts. The pick of those was last month's third behind a subsequent winner at Roscommon and she won't mind any further easing of the ground. Confirmed front-runner Rudy Catrail had been in fine form this summer until jumping poorly and weakening tamely at Wexford last time. A winner over further at Roscommon in August, he could easily bounce back and could be hard to catch if stealing a march on his rivals. My Friend The Wind returned from five months off to win over hurdles here at the last meeting and is now rated 6lb higher in that sphere. He went close over fences at Galway last October but has been rather error-prone so far over the larger obstacles.

It might be worth chancing that MY FRIEND THE WIND can keep the mistakes to a minimum as his recent course hurdle success shows he's returned in good form and his near miss in a handicap chase at Galway last autumn shows he is capable over fences. Second choice is Rudy Catrail who had an excuse last time and had been in good form prior to that. Glenmalure Lodge has been knocking on the door over hurdles in recent months and also makes the shortlist.

17:55 Ballinrobe Handicap Chase 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:05 Salisbury Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (2.5/1 +9%) On Edge	2.5 2.5/1(+9%)	(3) On Edge 2.5/1, Two wins from 5 runs this year. 7/2, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Chepstow (5.1f, good to firm) 11 days ago. Obvious claims under a penalty with this step back up in trip no problem. Two Chepstow wins this summer, more recently finishing strongly over 5f; can do better yet.
2	5 2nd (5) (16/1 -33%) Iconic Knight	16 16/1(-33%)	(5) Iconic Knight 16/1, 17/2, creditable third of 7 in handicap at this course (8f, soft) 14 days ago. Down in trip and while he's edged down to an attractive mark, one or two of these make more appeal for win purposes. Best effort for new yard when 3rd over 1m here two weeks ago; 3lb lower; each-way shout.
3	1 3rd (1) (3/1 +33%) Corinthia Knight	3 3/1(+33%)	(1) Corinthia Knight 3/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Good second of 12 in handicap at Chepstow (6.1f, good, 9/1) 18 days ago. Remains on a good mark back up 3 lb and should make his presence felt. Back to form when 2nd dropped to a Class 6 latest (front 2 clear); major player once more.
4	2 4th (2) (11/1 -69%) Fact Or Fable	11 11/1(-69%)	(2) Fact Or Fable 11/1, Five wins from 20 runs this year, the latest at Chepstow in August. Good second of 12 in handicap at the same course (7.1f, good, 8/1) 18 days ago. Clearly in good form but probably a shade too high in the weights for now. Five wins already this year and should go well again despite another hike up the weights.
5th	8 5th (8) (10/1 -18%) Moorgate	10 10/1(-18%)	(8) Moorgate 10/1, 33/1, creditable fourth of 13 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 11 days ago. Record stands at 0-12 but he's certainly not without hope. Improved for a drop in trip the last twice and could have more to offer as a sprinter.
6th	7 6th (7) (5/1 +41%) Salta Resta	5 5/1(+41%)	(7) Salta Resta 5/1, Temperamental sort. 10/1, didn't need to improve to win 15-runner handicap at Chepstow (6.1f, good to firm) 22 days ago. More on his plate here following a 4 lb rise. Beat 14 rivals when winning at Chepstow 3 weeks ago; 4lb rise fair but she can pull hard.
7th	6 7th (6) (14/1 +65%) Gunmetal	14 14/1(+65%)	(6) Gunmetal 14/1, C&D winner. Fourteenth of 15 in handicap (80/1) at Newmarket (6f, good) 27 days ago. Needs to bounce back in a major way. Has been smart but doesn't look to retain much of that ability; far too much to prove.
8th	4 8th (4) (5.5/1 -38%) Gatwick Kitten	5.5 5.5/1(-38%)	(4) Gatwick Kitten 5.5/1, Three wins from 7 runs this year. 11/2, bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 28 days ago, faring best of those held up. One to consider with James Doyle booked. Three 6f wins on good or quicker this summer; not at best on AW latest; high in weights?.

LTO Selection:

This can go the way of CORINTHIA KNIGHT, who bounced back to form with a strong runner-up effort at Chepstow last time out and should be well suited by the prevailing fast ground. The veteran has dropped 14lb below his last winning mark and he may have too much for the in-form Fact Or Fable and On Edge, who did it well over the minimum trip at Chepstow last week.

ON EDGE looked better than ever when coming from well off the pace to land a 5f Chepstow handicap last week and is taken to follow up under a penalty here. He may have most to fear from Gatwick Kitten, who shouldn't be judged too harshly on his latest effort, prior to which he was in good form. Corinthia Knight and Moorgate both make each-way appeal.

Fact Or Fable should give it another good go but CORINTHIA KNIGHT (nap) can confirm the promise of his latest Chepstow second.

18:05 Salisbury Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Ballinrobe Handicap Chase 17f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	7 1st (7) (4.5/1 -13%) The Eye Of Tulla	4.5 4.5/1(-13%)	(7) The Eye Of Tulla 4.5/1, Winner in chase at Limerick in May. 7/1, bit below form fifth of 13 in handicap chase at Roscommon (21.3f, soft) 38 days ago. Down in trip. Blinkers back on. Readily beat Berliet Express over 2m2f at Limerick in May and was placed here a year ago.
2	3 2nd (3) (7.5/1 -36%) Itsalonglongroad	7.5 7.5/1(-36%)	(3) Itsalonglongroad 7.5/1, Twenty three runs since last win in 2021. Bit below form third of 11 in handicap chase (12/1) at Tramore (15.7f, soft) 26 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Should be in the shake-up. Second in this last year and back to form when third at Tramore; each-way claims.
3	2 3rd (2) (22/1 +33%) Ardamir	22 22/1(+33%)	(2) Ardamir 22/1, Fair winner at 17f over hurdles. Below form eighth of 14 in handicap chase (14/1) at Thurles (16.4f, good to soft). Off 7 months. Won hurdle here; latecomer to chasing held so far in this discipline; seven months off.
4	9 4th (9) (16/1 +68%) Fly De Megaudais	16 16/1(+68%)	(9) Fly De Megaudais 16/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Pulled up in handicap chase (25/1) at Tramore (15.7f, soft) 26 days ago. Wide-margin winner at Tipperary last summer and third back there in May; nothing since.
5th	4 5th (4) (3.5/1 -27%) Berliet Express	3.5 3.5/1(-27%)	(4) Berliet Express 3.5/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 6/1, creditable second of 9 in handicap chase at Downpatrick (17.8f, good) 18 days ago. Not taken lightly. Strong traveller but finds little off the bridle; was reeled in up the hill at Downpatrick.
6th	6 6th (6) (2.25/1 +32%) Early Arrival	2.25 2.25/1(+32%)	(6) Early Arrival 2.25/1, One win from 26 NH runs. 3/1, creditable sixth of 12 in handicap chase at Wexford (19.6f, soft) 14 days ago. Well handicapped judged on hurdle form. Won hurdle in April; only beaten 6l in 2m4f chase at Wexford last time; prefers farther.
7th	5 7th (5) (8/1 +43%) Barbaha Queen	8 8/1(+43%)	(5) Barbaha Queen 8/1, 4/1, seventh of 9 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (16f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Makes chase debut. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Makes handicap chase debut. Hurdles winner trying fences for the first time; ran ok on first of two outings last month.
8th	1 8th (1) (12/1 -33%) Benefit Run	12 12/1(-33%)	(1) Benefit Run 12/1, Twenty three runs since last win in 2020. Ninth of 12 in handicap hurdle (9/1) at Sligo (17.4f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Blinkers on 1st time. Chance on old form. Three years since latest win in a Sligo handicap chase; not in great form lately; blinkers.
10	10 \|F\| (10) (12/1 +40%) Go Battle	12 12/1(+40%)	(10) Go Battle 12/1, Remains a maiden after 16 NH runs. Last of 7 in handicap chase (15/2) at Downpatrick (19.2f, good to soft) 90 days ago. Modest but placed in three of her eight chases; second in this race two years ago.
8	8 \|F\| (8) (22/1 +56%) Cracklinrose	22 22/1(+56%)	(8) Cracklinrose 22/1, 40/1, eleventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (17.2f, good) 16 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Tongue strap on 1st time. Third in Tramore handicap chase last year; well held over hurdles this summer; tongue-tie.

LTO Selection:

THE EYE OF TULLA has placed form over much longer trips including around here but his sole win came over an extended 2m1f at Limerick in May. He won readily on that occasion and meets the runner-up Berliet Express on only 2lb worse terms so can confirm the placings. Berliet Express is a strong traveller but finds little off the bridle and a first win over fences has continued to elude him despite a string of creditable efforts this year. He was caught up the hill at Downpatrick last month and the easier finish at this venue will suit although connections will be hoping the ground doesn't deteriorate too much. Early Arrival won over hurdles in the spring and wasn't beaten far when sixth in a 2m4f handicap chase at Wexford a fortnight ago. This trip looks on the sharp side but he should be thereabouts in this company.

BERLIET EXPRESS isn't one maximum faith but he has a more solid recent record than most of these and perhaps this can finally be his day over fences. Early Arrival continues to look well treated on hurdle form and is second choice ahead of Itsalonglongroad.

18:30 Ballinrobe Handicap Chase 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:40 Salisbury Stakes (Class 2) 14f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (0.91/1 -47%) Trawlerman	0.91 0.91/1(-47%)	(4) Trawlerman 0.91/1, Smart gelding who took his form up a notch when landing last year's Ebor prior to an excellent third in Group 2 Long Distance Cup on Champions Day on final start. Absent since finishing well held in Dubai Gold Cup back in March but this looks a good opportunity to bounce back. Won the Ebor last year and has strong claims if he can get back near best after a break.
2	3 2nd (3) (10/1 -33%) Sleeping Lion	10 10/1(-33%)	(3) Sleeping Lion 10/1, Very capable performer when on-song and he again ran with credit granted the run of the race when fourth in 6-runner Sandown listed contest (16.2f) back in July. Can give another good account back from a short break. Finished behind Ocean Wind at Sandown latest and has some work to do at the weights here.
3	2 3rd (2) (4.5/1 +25%) Ocean Wind	4.5 4.5/1(+25%)	(2) Ocean Wind 4.5/1, Placed in Group 3 company in spring 2021. Shaped as if retaining plenty of ability when third in 2m Sandown listed race on return in July but well held both starts since, labouring some way out in last month's Ebor at York. Goes back up in trip now but needs to leave that well behind. Placed in a 2m Listed event on his comeback in July but he's struggled in both runs since.
4	1 4th (1) (2.5/1 +50%) Berkshire Rocco	2.5 2.5/1(+50%)	(1) Berkshire Rocco 2.5/1, Added to his tally at Southwell (16.4f) in January and plenty of solid efforts in defeat subsequently, not least when fifth in a first-time visor (retained here) in last month's Ebor at York. Fact he arrives in good order is a plus and all 3 career victories have come in small fields. This looks tough on these terms but he's in decent form and could run a big race.

LTO Selection:

A small but select field, and last year's Ebor winner TRAWLERMAN surely sets the standard on both his rating and form. The Gosdens' five-year-old has not been in action domestically since a cracking third behind Trueshan and Coltrane on British Champions Day last October, but he could be a class apart. Ocean Wind made a pleasing return from the sidelines but has since struggled in the Goodwood Cup and Ebor. Berkshire Rocco was well ahead of him on the Knavesmire and should be in the mix if building on that.

TRAWLERMAN has been absent since finishing down the field in the Duba Gold Cup back in the spring, but his exploits last year give him obvious claims in this field and he should prove tough to beat on return. Berkshire Rocco, who arrives on the back of a sound fifth in last month's Ebor, could emerge as the chief threat despite conceding weight all round.

The Gosdens' TRAWLERMAN was a progressive stayer last season and has strong claims if he can get back near his best after a break.

18:40 Salisbury Stakes (Class 2) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:00 Ballinrobe NH Flat Race 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	7 1st (7) (3.33/1 +0%) Sharp Object	3.33 3.33/1(+0%)	(7) Sharp Object 3.33/1, €3,500 3-y-o, £42,000 4-y-o, Diamond Boy filly. Dam, unraced, closely related to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 3m) Finger Onthe Pulse. Runner-up sole start in points (Apr 16). Interesting Rules newcomer. Runner-up in a point-to-point for Pat Turley whose yard is a good source of winners.
2	8 2nd (8) (1.62/1 +7%) Switch From Diesel	1.62 1.62/1(+7%)	(8) Switch From Diesel 1.62/1, Once-raced maiden. 6/1, second of 8 in bumper at this course (16.2f, good to soft) on NH debut 18 days ago, running on. Warrants plenty of respect. Well fancied on debut when runner-up at the last meeting and booking of Gleeson a positive.
3	4 3rd (4) (10/1 +44%) Prove Yourself	10 10/1(+44%)	(4) Prove Yourself 10/1, Fast Company gelding. Half-brother to numerous winners on Flat, including useful winner up to 7f War Department. Dam 5f winner. Market will be informative for all that he's not really bred for this sphere. Homebred half-brother to five Flat winners including useful 7f handicapper War Department.
4	6 4th (6) (3.33/1 +45%) River Robe	3.33 3.33/1(+45%)	(6) River Robe 3.33/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 12/1, good third of 8 in bumper at this course (16.2f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Respected. Best run so far when third here last month but was 2l off Switch From Diesel then.
5th	3 5th (3) (16/1 -60%) Mount Frisco	16 16/1(-60%)	(3) Mount Frisco 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 7/1, bit below form fifth of 9 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (20f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Switches from hurdles to bumpers. Needs to up his game. Twice third at Sligo this summer, in a maiden hurdle and a bumper, but needs to improve.
6th	2 6th (2) (22/1 +67%) Just Andy	22 22/1(+67%)	(2) Just Andy 22/1, Dansant gelding. Dam unplaced sole start in points. Not an obvious sort on paper. Dansant gelding from the family of bumper winner and smart jumper Nicanor.
7th	1 7th (1) (80/1 -60%) Dream Shaper	80 80/1(-60%)	(1) Dream Shaper 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 150/1, last of 14 in bumper at Galway (16.6f, soft) 46 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Others are more persuasive. Best run was when beaten 10l at Kilbeggan three runs back; tailed off latest; tongue-tie.
8th	5 8th (5) (6.5/1 -95%) Day's A Dawning	6.5 6.5/1(-95%)	(5) Day's A Dawning 6.5/1, Soldier of Fortune filly. Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler/winning chaser (stayed 19f) Grumeti. Trainer’s newcomers command respect. Soldier Of Fortune newcomer from top yard; dam unraced half-sister to smart Grumeti.

LTO Selection:

SWITCH FROM DIESEL was well fancied on debut and emerged with plenty of credit when chasing home a Wille Mullins hotpot in a bumper here last month. She only went down by a length and can confirm form with the locally-trained River Robe who was two lengths further back in third. The booking of the very accomplished John Gleeson bolsters her claims. Sharp Object joined John McConnell after finishing second in a point-to-point at Tattersalls Farm in April for Pat Turley. The latter is a good operator and a fine source of winners and the daughter of Diamond Boy merits considerable respect on her Rules debut. Gordon Elliott's Day's A Dawning and Prove Yourself, a half-brother to five Flat winners, are newcomers to note.

DAY'S A DAWNING is from a good family and represents top connections, so she's likely to make a winning start for all that point recruit Sharp Object also looks a big player. Switch From Diesel is the best of those with experience in this sphere, so she can't be ruled out.

19:00 Ballinrobe NH Flat Race 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:10 Salisbury Stakes (Class 4) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (2.75/1 +39%) Al Anoud	2.75 2.75/1(+39%)	(3) Al Anoud 2.75/1, 9/4, showed a good attitude when winning 11-runner maiden at Chelmsford City (10f) on debut 22 days ago. Likely to improve. 9-4 winner at Chelmsford on recent debut but this is much tougher under a penalty.
2	8 2nd (8) (0.73/1 -28%) Scenic	0.73 0.73/1(-28%)	(8) Scenic 0.73/1, Useful filly. 7/1, 5¼ lengths seventh of 11 to Sea Theme in listed race at York (11.8f, good to firm) 22 days ago, unlucky not to finish closer. Has plenty of solid form and has an excellent opportunity to get off the mark. Has ran well in Listed events this season and she should be hard to beat back in a novice.
3	5 3rd (5) (5.5/1 +54%) Lord Melbourne	5.5 5.5/1(+54%)	(5) Lord Melbourne 5.5/1, €270,000 yearling, Wootton Bassett gelding. Dam, French 1¼m-1½m winner, half-sister to useful 1m winner (stayed 1¼m) Lamu. Potentially above-average newcomer. 270,000euros yearling; has high standard to aim at on debut but he's one to keep an eye on.
4	7 4th (7) (5/1 +23%) Eleanor Cross	5 5/1(+23%)	(7) Eleanor Cross 5/1, Promising individual. Second of 9 in maiden at Nottingham (8.3f, good, 22/1) on debut. Off 11 months. Open to progress despite the lengthy absence. Runner-up in sole 2yo start and is open to progress upped in trip on comeback; respected.
5th	1 5th (1) (80/1 -142%) Salt Treaty	80 80/1(-142%)	(1) Salt Treaty 80/1, Once-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in minor event at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 9/1) on debut. Off 6 months. Unlikely to be involved. Never involved when sixth of eight at Wolverhampton in February; best watched on return.
6th	4 6th (4) (100/1 -25%) Basilette	100 100/1(-25%)	(4) Basilette 100/1, Once-raced maiden on Flat. Modest winner at 16f in bumpers. Hooded for 1st time, fifth of 7 in minor event at Chepstow (10f, good to firm, 66/1) on flat debut 11 days ago, slowly away. Doesn't make much appeal. Won a bumper on debut but couldn't make an impact when switched to the Flat 11 days ago.
7th	6 7th (6) (40/1 -60%) Sir Terence Hadley	40 40/1(-60%)	(6) Sir Terence Hadley 40/1, Mukhadram gelding. Half-brother to 11f/1½m winner Kirkland Forever. Dam 1½m-17f winner. Worth a market check. This looks a tough starting point and he could be one for later on.
8th	2 8th (2) (150/1 -50%) Underlay	150 150/1(-50%)	(2) Underlay 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in minor event (150/1) at Goodwood (9.9f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Up against it. 6yo who has struggled at big prices in his two recent runs; can only be watched.

LTO Selection:

SCENIC may be a maiden after seven attempts, but the form of her Listed third at York on her penultimate start stands out in this winnable contest. The booking of James Doyle can only aid her cause and her experience and recent match practice should help her to see off Eleanor Cross, who is bound to improve for an encouraging introduction at Nottingham which, admittedly, came a year ago. Debut Chelmsford winner Al Anoud can also have a say in proceedings.

SCENIC already has some black type and connections have now found a good opportunity for her to put a win to her name provided she's on her game. Eleanor Cross shaped well on debut, but that was almost a year ago, so it might be that debut-winner Al Anoud emerges as the main danger to the selection.

Ed Walker's SCENIC has some useful form in Listed events this season and should be hard to beat back in a novice.

19:10 Salisbury Stakes (Class 4) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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