1 Thursday 28th September 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Thursday 28th September 2023

There were 43 Races on Thursday 28th September 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Pontefract, 7 races at Bellewstown, 7 races at Clonmel, 6 races at Perth, 8 races at Newmarket, 8 races at Southwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Thursday 28th September 2023

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

13:40 Bellewstown Handicap 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (2/1 +20%) Sun Never Sets	2 2/1(+20%)	(1) Sun Never Sets 2/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 9/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable sixth of 13 in nursery at Naas (8f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Yard having good spell. Well in the mix. Just over a length behind Tatum at Naas and might struggle to reverse the form.
2	6 2nd (6) (15/8 +16%) Tatum	1.875 15/8(+16%)	(6) Tatum 15/8, Lightly-raced maiden. 13/2, very good third of 13 in nursery at Naas (8f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Stable in good form. Big shout. Strong in market for nursery debut at Naas and ran a lovely race to be never-nearer third.
3	7 3rd (7) (33/1 +18%) Rogerwaswrong	33 33/1(+18%)	(7) Rogerwaswrong 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1 and visored for 1st time, twelfth of 13 in nursery at Naas (8f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Long way behind Tatum when down the field on handicap debut at Naas; 3lb wrong.
4	3 4th (3) (14/1 -65%) Interestnpenalties	14 14/1(-65%)	(3) Interestnpenalties 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 66/1, seventh of 10 in maiden at Punchestown (8f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Must find best form. Fourth in Down Royal contest that has worked out well; gelded; headgear on for h'cap bow.
5th	4 5th (4) (10/3 +5%) Not Far To Fall	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(4) Not Far To Fall 10/3, Thrice-raced maiden. 5/1, third of 10 in maiden at Navan (8f, good to soft) 28 days ago, sticking to task. Makes handicap debut and can't be discounted. Beaten fractions in claiming maiden over 1m at Navan; opening mark could be exploitable.
6th	2 6th (2) (13/2 -30%) Cool Dan	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(2) Cool Dan 13/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 18/1, fifth of 6 in minor event at Roscommon (7.2f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Yard having good spell so much respected on his handicap debut. Being beaten 10l by National Stakes winner reads well but Keane looks elsewhere.

LTO Selection:

This ground is likely to be very testing. On breeding, SUN NEVER SETS ought to handle deep ground and has plenty in her favour. She is the highest rated in the field and in-form claimer Wayne Hassett takes 7lb off her back. She hasn't been beaten far in her last three starts and was placed in two of them. Furthermore, she goes to work from the best draw in stall one. Noel Meade and Colin Meade are a useful combination and they team up with Tatum who kept on well for third over slightly further in Naas. That was on much better ground, but she does look dangerous. Not Far To Fall was only beaten a neck and a head into third in a claiming maiden at Navan which gives him a shot.

TATUM looks the way to go on the back of her very good Naas third with her yard also going very well. Top-weight Sun Never Sets is feared most ahead of Not Far To Fall and Interestnpenalties.

Colin Keane prefers TATUM to the Lyons runner Cool Dandy; the daughter of Postponed can build on her third at Naas on handicap bow

13:40 Bellewstown Handicap 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:50 Newmarket Maiden (Class 4) 8f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (11/2 +50%) Bellum Justum	5.5 11/2(+50%)	(2) Bellum Justum 11/2, Boasts a good pedigree and has run to a fair level in 1m maidens the last twice, unable to make his experience tell and having the run of things as well when fourth behind promising winning newcomer at Doncaster 12 days ago. Looks vulnerable in this company. Soft ground an excuse at Doncaster having previously gone close on the July course.
2	12 2nd (12) (50/1 -52%) Inisherin	50 50/1(-52%)	(12) Inisherin 50/1, Foaled February 22. Shamardal colt. Dam, 1¼m (Prix Jean Romanet)-1½m winner, closely related to very smart 1m (including Queen Anne Stakes) winner Triple Time. From excellent family for connections and worth a look from high draw. The dam, a Group 1 winner, is closely related to Queen Anne winner Triple Time.
3	16 3rd (16) (7/4 +7%) Ortelius	1.75 7/4(+7%)	(16) Ortelius 7/4, $1,100,000 Justify colt from good US family. 5/1, shaped really well when second, beaten just a head, in 1m Curragh maiden on debut 33 days ago, a bad start probably costing him victory. Will improve and seems sure to go well here if stall 1 doesn't hinder him. Cost $1.1million; did plenty wrong at the Curragh and yet still nearly won; promising.
4	11 4th (11) (80/1 -60%) Fihrayn	80 80/1(-60%)	(11) Fihrayn 80/1, 55,000 gns yearling, Waldgeist colt. Half-brother to several winners, including smart winner up to 7f Burnt Sugar and useful 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Brown Sugar who did well for the yard. Offered something to work on despite proving very easy to back on recent debut at Chelmsford (1m), looking green. Once organised he kept on quite nicely to finish a 5l fourth over 1m at Chelmsford.
5th	19 5th (19) (5/2 -33%) Wafei	2.5 5/2(-33%)	(19) Wafei 5/2, €185,000 2-y-o, American Pharoah colt from the family of very smart winner up to 1¼m Misty For Me. 10/3, promising start when second, beaten a short head, in 1m Haydock novice 21 days ago, quickening up really well and almost winning despite greenness/a tricky position. Sure to improve. Big player. 100-30 at Haydock and was mowed down late on by a well-touted Godolphin newcomer.
6th	9 6th (9) (11/2 -22%) Duke's Command	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(9) Duke's Command 11/2, Foaled March 3. 1,600,000 gns yearling, Dubawi colt. Dam, placed up to 8.5f, sister to high-class winner up to 1½m (1000 Guineas/Oaks) Minding, Oaks winner Tuesday and Irish 1000 Guineas winner Empress Josephine. Fantastic pedigree and obvious appeal on debut for top stable. Dubawi colt who cost 1,600,000gns as a yearling; outstanding pedigree.
7th	4 7th (4) (33/1 +50%) Bjorn Ironside	33 33/1(+50%)	(4) Bjorn Ironside 33/1, Too Darn Hot colt with speed on the dam's side of his pedigree but he's struggled in a couple of events over 6f/7f. Gelded and a hood goes on. Well held first two runs; has been gelded and now hooded; reservations.
8th	18 8th (18) (125/1 -56%) Too Bossy For Us	125 125/1(-56%)	(18) Too Bossy For Us 125/1, 40/1, well held though not knocked about on debut at Goodwood (1m) earlier this month. Bred to need time and distance. Only midfield when 40-1 at Goodwood (1m, good) and needed to show a lot more.
9th	1 9th (1) (40/1 -21%) Al Mootamarid	40 40/1(-21%)	(1) Al Mootamarid 40/1, 200,000 gns 2-y-o, Kingman colt. Half-brother to several winners, including top-class winner up to 1½m Golden Horn. Shaped as if needing the experience but noted going on nicely by the finish when fifth of 8 in Doncaster novice (7f) on debut in June. Not seen since but seems sure to do better. A slow start was no help when fifth of eight runners over 7f at Doncaster in June.
10th	7 10th (7) (150/1 +0%) Cracker Star	150 150/1(+0%)	(7) Cracker Star 150/1, £90,000 Cracksman colt. 20/1, knew enough to be close up but didn't see his race out on debut at Sandown (7f) last month. Should last longer this time but has plenty to find. Held a prominent pitch for some way at Sandown before weakening back into ninth.
11th	13 11th (13) (14/1 -40%) Marching Thunder	14 14/1(-40%)	(13) Marching Thunder 14/1, Foaled February 4. Dubawi colt. Dam, 1¼m winner, half-sister to very smart winner up to 1½m Laverock. 1 of 2 appealing newcomers for Charlie Appleby. Dam French 1m2f winner, half-sister to French 1m1f/Italian 1m4f Group 1 winner Laverock.
12th	14 12th (14) (33/1 +0%) Monkey Island	33 33/1(+0%)	(14) Monkey Island 33/1, 16/1, in need of experience on debut at Ascot (7f) earlier this month and ran to just a fair level. Likely to know more this time, ones from this yard sometimes improving markedly from first to second run. 7th at Ascot; the stable's 2yos are renowned for leaving their debut efforts behind.
13th	10 13th (10) (18/1 -13%) Eben Zaabeel	18 18/1(-13%)	(10) Eben Zaabeel 18/1, Foaled March 27. Sea The Stars colt. Half-brother to 10.5f-13.2f winner Motazzen. Plenty of stamina in his quality pedigree. Newcomer with an entry in the Group 1 Futurity; stable has won this maiden before.
14th	8 14th (8) (50/1 -25%) Dr Hackenbush	50 50/1(-25%)	(8) Dr Hackenbush 50/1, Foaled April 17. 85,000 gns 2-y-o, Ulysses colt. Closely related to 1m winner Goondiwindi and half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 11.5f/1½m winner Zack Mayo and 2-y-o 1m winner Navignies. Newcomer to note for top yard. 85,000gns 2yo; market should be informative with top yard running two.
15th	6 15th (6) (80/1 -186%) Contacto	80 80/1(-186%)	(6) Contacto 80/1, Foaled March 13. 140,000 gns yearling, Study of Man colt. Half-brother to several winners, including smart 1¼m winner Harrovian and useful 1m-1¼m winner Alumna. Dam 1½m/12.5f winner. Good pedigree and worth a look. 140,000gns yearling; half-brother to six winners including Harrovian (1m2f; RPR 114).
16th	17 16th (17) (28/1 -27%) Synchronize	28 28/1(-27%)	(17) Synchronize 28/1, Foaled March 29. 700,000 gns Frankel colt. Half-brother to French 1¼m winner Carloun. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 7f-1¼m winner Hadaatha (third in Prix de l'Opéra) out of smart winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner) Hathrah, third in 1000 Guineas. 1 of 2 interesting newcomers for the Gosden yard. 700,000gns yearling; third foal; half-brother to French 1m2f AW winner Carloun.
17th	3 17th (3) (300/1 -50%) Better	300 300/1(-50%)	(3) Better 300/1, 25/1, went with little promise on debut at Chelmsford (1m) last week. May need more time. 25-1 when beaten a long way at Chelmsford (1m) after pulling hard.

LTO Selection:

ORTELIUS made a very pleasing start to his career when just touched off over 1m at the Curragh and plenty of improvement can be expected. This son of Justify might have shed the maiden tag at the first time of asking had he been more alert at the start and he is likely to be more streetwise here for powerful connections. Wafei is feared most after just a short-head defeat on his racecourse debut over 1m at Haydock, while Bellum Justum heads the remainder.

Usually a good maiden and this looks brimming with promising colts, notably WAFEI and Ortelius, who went very close first time up. Both are open to plenty of improvement and interestingly are berthed on the opposite sides of the track here, the vote going to Wafei who has the potentially favourable highest draw. 1.6M yearling Duke's Command is of obvious interest first time up for Godolphin and the betting should be informative.

This could be a hot maiden. Aidan O'Brien's $1.1m colt ORTELIUS did plenty wrong at the Curragh and yet still nearly won.

13:50 Newmarket Maiden (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:55 Clonmel Maiden Hurdle 17f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	6 1st (6) (9/4 +44%) Conyers Hill	2.25 9/4(+44%)	(6) Conyers Hill 9/4, Fair hurdler. 3/1, seventh of 8 in novice hurdle at Wexford (20f, good to soft) 120 days ago, beaten before last. Proving consistent prior to that effort, so no surprise a better showing back from a break. Three fine runs over hurdles, incl' over C&D; be involved if forward enough after absence.
2	11 2nd (11) (28/1 +30%) Blue Reed	28 28/1(+30%)	(11) Blue Reed 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 25/1, bit below form seventh of 15 in novice hurdle at Tramore (16f, good) 42 days ago. Another who will hold more chance in handicaps. Just a hint of ability in three maiden hurdles and will have to improve plenty.
3	3 3rd (3) (4/1 +27%) Walmix	4 4/1(+27%)	(3) Walmix 4/1, Fairly useful bumper winner. 3/1, not seen to best effect for second successive start over hurdles when sixth of 15 in novice hurdle at Galway (16.6f, soft) 17 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Should have more to offer in this sphere. Best effort at Tramore last month over 2m5f; might find this sharp but can run well again.
4	7 4th (7) (15/2 +25%) Rock Ya Boy Ya	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(7) Rock Ya Boy Ya 15/2, Fair hurdler. Remains a maiden after 9 hurdle runs. 14/1, good second of 14 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (16f, good) 20 days ago, headed last and no extra. Was 2nd at Kilbeggan last time; chance but softer ground probably doesn't suit as well.
5th	12 5th (12) (22/1 -22%) Andyourbirdcansing	22 22/1(-22%)	(12) Andyourbirdcansing 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 66/1, best effort to date when fourth of 14 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (16f, good) 20 days ago, taking that place on the line. Needs to step up again however if she's to play a lead role here. Has 4l to find with Rock Ya Boy Ya from Kilbeggan but this softer ground might suit better.
6th	1 6th (1) (20/1 -67%) Boom Boom Boom	20 20/1(-67%)	(1) Boom Boom Boom 20/1, Dual Flat winner who has yet to taste success over in 11 runs over hurdles, last of 11 in handicap at Uttoxeter (15.7f) 15 days ago. Disappointing at Galway and Uttoxeter but remains capable of better, so one to consider.
7th	10 7th (10) (10/3 -11%) Red Trail	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(10) Red Trail 10/3, Fair Flat winner who offered something to work on during first stint over hurdles last term and she comes here in good order on the level, landing pair of handicaps at around 10f in recent months. Still, handicaps could be more her bag in this sphere. Won a Down Royal Flat handicap on heavy ground three days ago; some decent hurdle efforts.
8th	4 8th (4) (100/1 -52%) Applicationofcash	100 100/1(-52%)	(4) Applicationofcash 100/1, Not yet offered much in handful of starts over hurdles and easy enough to pass over here. A glimpse of ability in a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle but was below that at Listowel last week.
9	9 \|F\| (9) (4/1 +75%) Tudor Manor	4 4/1(+75%)	(9) Tudor Manor 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Bit below form sixth of 13 in handicap at this course (9.6f, good, 12/1) 21 days ago, not clear run 2f out and not knocked about. Switches from Flat to hurdles and he's not out of things. Twice runner-up over hurdles but fell on latest outing at Tramore in June; ground a query.
8	8 \|S\| (8) (250/1 +0%) Tomannie	250 250/1(+0%)	(8) Tomannie 250/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 200/1, fourteenth of 16 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (15.8f, good to soft) 128 days ago. Hard to make a case for. Little sign of ability and passed over today.

LTO Selection:

With Danny Mullins taking over in the saddle, WALMIX might be able to take this ordinary contest. Successful in a bumper at Wexford in June, the French bred five-year-old has performed with credit in three starts over hurdles since. He should be able to put the experience gain to good use now and it'll be disappointing if he is not involved towards the business end. Turned out again quickly after winning at Down Royal on Monday, Red Trail is given second preference. Fifth on her most recent try over flights at Naas in March, the hat-trick seeking chestnut is sure to prove popular with punters. While frustrating to follow, Ta Na La should be able to make her presence felt, getting valuable sex and age weight allowances. A runner-up at Kilbeggan earlier this month, Rock Ya Boy Ya is another that warrants respect, along with Fast Medicine, Conyers Hill and Arnacoeur.

Having made the frame on all 4 starts over hurdles, TA NA LA probably found the test inadequate back on the Flat when fourth in a Laytown maiden (7.2f) 16 days ago. Returned to timber, she could be worth siding with to come out on top in a maiden lacking depth. Conyers Hill and Arnacoeur head up the dangers.

13:55 Clonmel Maiden Hurdle 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:02 Perth Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (5/2 +9%) Pinyon Jay	2.5 5/2(+9%)	(2) Pinyon Jay 5/2, Perfect start over hurdles when landing 20f Down Royal maiden earlier this month, not taking long to settle it when asked. Cheekpieces go on down in trip and he should have more to offer. Scored by 7l on hurdling debut at Down Royal (2m4f) this month; obvious contender.
1	1 (1) (6/4 +0%) I Love My Baie	1.5 6/4(+0%)	(1) I Love My Baie 6/4, Bred to excel over hurdles (brother to the 2022 French Champion Hurdle winner) and having won a bumper here on debut in June 2022 he made a fine start in this sphere 12 weeks ago, impressing as he pulled clear easily. Down in trip and more to come. Drew nicely clear on run-in to make winning hurdle debut here (2m4f) in June; major player.
4	4 (4) (15/8 -15%) Whistle Stop Tour	1.875 15/8(-15%)	(4) Whistle Stop Tour 15/8, £115,000 5-y-o from family of fairly useful hurdler (2m winner) Atholl Street. Off mark in Irish points at second attempt (Mar 26). Interesting Rules newcomer. Bought for £115,000 after hard-fought Irish point win in March; rules debut today.
3	3 (3) (40/1 -21%) C The Bunny Run	40 40/1(-21%)	(3) C The Bunny Run 40/1, 18/1, little promise in Kelso maiden hurdle over further recently. Tongue strap quickly reached for. Struggled on recent debut at Kelso; tongue-tie added here.
5	5 (5) (40/1 -21%) Mekbat	40 40/1(-21%)	(5) Mekbat 40/1, Modest maiden on Flat (stays 1m), well below form last 2 starts. Stiff task on hurdles debut. Generally disappointing in low-grade Flat races (7f-1m) this season; hurdle debut today.

LTO Selection:

This looks between Irish raiders PINYON JAY and I Love My Baie, both of whom made winning hurdling debuts with ease in 2m4f maidens last time out. The latter's came at this venue in July and, as a brother to French Champion Hurdle winner Hermes Baie, he's bred to be useful in this sphere. However, he looked better the further he went that day, so the drop in trip is a concern and slight preference is for Gordon Elliott's gelding in receipt of 2lb. Despite plenty going wrong at Down Royal 27 days ago, the selection still ran out a facile winner and there should be a lot more to come, given how green he was that day. Lucinda Russell won this race last year and her point-to-point winner Whistle Stop Tour would be dangerous to dismiss.

I LOVE MY BAIE looks a useful hurdler in the making and can make it 2-2 in this sphere 12 weeks on from his impressive victory over further at this venue. Down Royal-winner Pinyon Jay is the obvious danger, although Whistle Stop Tour makes some appeal on his first go hurdling having won a point in Ireland when last seen.

This will probably be fought out by the two last-time-out hurdle winners. PINYON JAY is narrowly preferred to I Love My Baie.

14:02 Perth Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (4/1 +38%) Dark Crusade	4 4/1(+38%)	(3) Dark Crusade 4/1, Has proved consistent across 6 starts to date, again faring creditably when 1¾ lengths fourth of 10 to Opal Storm in handicap at Carlisle (5f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Sound place claims again. Lightly raced 3yo; behind Opal Storm at Carlisle latest; needs more but that's possible.
10	10 (10) (4/1 +75%) Autumn Flight	4 4/1(+75%)	(10) Autumn Flight 4/1, Not disgraced when fourth of 7 in handicap (7/1) at Catterick (6f, soft) 5 days ago and has good-value claimer aboard, but others still appeal as likelier winners. 0-8 for this yard but has run some fair races; return to 5f not enough to tempt.
9	9 (9) (6/1 +14%) Yazaman	6 6/1(+14%)	(9) Yazaman 6/1, One win from 34 Flat runs. Turned best effort the season over C&D on penultimate outing and would have finished a touch closer with a cleaner run when fourth of 11 in handicap at Catterick (6f, good, 13/2) 51 days ago. Not the most reliable but player if in same form. No win since debut but threatening at a low level this summer, including over C&D.
8	8 (8) (9/2 +18%) Opal Storm	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(8) Opal Storm 9/2, Improved to spring a 66/1 surprise in 10-runner handicap at Carlisle (5f, good to firm) at the start of this month and looked unlucky not to finish closer when fourth of 14 in handicap at Redcar (5f, good) 9 days ago. Ranks high on the shortlist. Improved efforts the last twice; met some trouble latest; yet to reach her ceiling.
2	2 (2) (12/1 -20%) Blazing Hot	12 12/1(-20%)	(2) Blazing Hot 12/1, Second over C&D in June and wasn't disgraced from falling mark when third of 7 in handicap at Doncaster (5f, soft) 68 days ago. First run for yard after leaving David C. Griffiths. Cheekpieces back on. Probably needs a couple of these to falter. 0-21 on turf but he's a regular AW winner and starts out for new yard on a good mark.
11	11 (11) (14/1 +30%) Smooch	14 14/1(+30%)	(11) Smooch 14/1, Has struggled across 3 starts in handicap company and though she's got fewer miles on the clock than most of her rivals here, she'll need to improve to figure. First two runs this season were promising but backward steps since; drops back in trip.
7	7 (7) (14/1 -180%) Tilia Cordata	14 14/1(-180%)	(7) Tilia Cordata 14/1, Improved on recent efforts to sharing spoils in 6-runner handicap (6/1) at Salisbury (5f, good) 49 days ago. Has to be taken seriously from 3 lb higher mark, despite widest draw. Tenth time lucky when dead-heating at Salisbury seven weeks ago; this is tougher up 3lb.
5	5 (5) (15/2 +53%) Van Gerwen	7.5 15/2(+53%)	(5) Van Gerwen 15/2, Four-time C&D winner, including when opening his account for the year here in August. Not in same form in a pair of outings since, though wouldn't be out of it if able to bounce back. Loves it here and won well last month but it won't be easy trying to dominate today.
6	6 (6) (16/1 -14%) Granny B	16 16/1(-14%)	(6) Granny B 16/1, Fifth of 7 in claimer at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 45 days ago, again very slowly away. First run for yard after leaving John Quinn. Hood on 1st time. Hard to have faith in until issues at stalls are rectified. 0-10 for John Quinn; developing an aversion to the stalls and best watched on stable debut.
14	14 (14) (20/1 +9%) Secret Equity	20 20/1(+9%)	(14) Secret Equity 20/1, Well held both starts this year. Eyeshields on 1st time. Needs a couple of these to falter. Chance on last season's best but well held in two runs in 2023, eight months apart.
12	12 (12) (25/1 -108%) Glory Hallelujah	25 25/1(-108%)	(12) Glory Hallelujah 25/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Eighth of 10 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft, 11/2) 12 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. On a workable mark but needs to shrug off a pair of poor recent efforts, Two fair runs last month but he's finished down the field in two runs in September.
4	4 (4) (25/1 -56%) Brother Sebastian	25 25/1(-56%)	(4) Brother Sebastian 25/1, Gone the wrong way since switching to handicaps, down the field agan at Nottingham on Tuesday. Plenty to find on form. This is easier than Tuesday's Nottingham assignment but he's still easy enough to swerve.
1	1 (1) (28/1 -75%) Cubanista	28 28/1(-75%)	(1) Cubanista 28/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. First run since leaving Pam Sly when tenth of 15 in handicap (50/1) at Thirsk (7f, soft) 10 days ago. Down in trip. Must improve. Well beaten on recent stable debut and he needs to turn things around quickly.
13	13 (13) (50/1 -52%) Tommytwohoots	50 50/1(-52%)	(13) Tommytwohoots 50/1, Twelve runs since sole win in 2022. Runner-up at Catterick (5f, heavy) in April but failed to beat a rival there on next start. Best watched after 155 days off. Sole success came on AW (6f); off since a poor run at Catterick in April; best watched.

LTO Selection:

DARK CRUSADE has run with plenty of credit on both starts this season and the lightly-raced gelding remains open to further improvement in his bid to shed the maiden tag. Tilia Cordata forced a dead-heat at Salisbury on her latest outing and she is likely to go well despite a 3lb rise. The shortlist is completed by Yazaman and Opal Storm.

OPAL STORM took a notable step forward when scoring at Carlisle earlier in the month and shaped as if still on a fair mark at Redcar last time, so she's taken to get the better of the high-drawn Tilia Cordata, who produced a career best when dead-heating at Salisbury last time. Dark Crusade was in the frame behind the selection at Carlisle and can give a good account again.

Blazing Hot is interesting on his stable debut but OPAL STORM is on the up and she can register her second win.

14:10 Pontefract Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:15 Bellewstown Maiden 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
5	5 (5) (3/1 +54%) Hasiyna	3 3/1(+54%)	(5) Hasiyna 3/1, Twice-raced filly, off 7 months before fading third of 10 in maiden at Sligo (5.7f, good to soft, 16/1) 151 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Stable in good form so she merits serious consideration if building on that effort. Third over just shy of 6f at Sligo (soft) in April and not seen since; bred to stay.
1	1 (1) (7/4 +61%) Beauty Bella	1.75 7/4(+61%)	(1) Beauty Bella 7/4, Fair filly. 6/1, respectable second of 15 in maiden at this course (7.8f, good) 30 days ago, no match for winner. Remains a maiden after 9 Flat runs. Engaged Bellewstown 1.25 Wednesday. Placed four times including over C&D; fourth in claiming maiden here on Wednesday.
4	4 (4) (9/2 -50%) Dumb Love	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(4) Dumb Love 9/2, Lightly-raced filly. 16/5, tenth of 13 in maiden at Navan (8f, good to soft) 26 days ago, possibly amiss. Stable in good form. Blinkers on 1st time with more needed. Third over 1m at Naas (soft) but poor run at Navan when favourite last time; blinkers.
7	7 (7) (10/3 -48%) Perseids	3.333333 10/3(-48%)	(7) Perseids 10/3, Lightly-raced filly. Blinkered for 1st time, below form fourth of 10 in maiden (11/4) at Gowran (7f, good) 22 days ago. Yard in good form so could get back on track. Runner-up both starts at two; held both starts this year including in blinkers last time.
3	3 (3) (16/1 +20%) Catwalk Couture	16 16/1(+20%)	(3) Catwalk Couture 16/1, Once-raced filly. 66/1, fifth of 14 in maiden at Naas (7f, good to soft) on debut, never nearer. Off 12 months with her fitness to prove. Good late headway into fifth in decent 7f Naas maiden but that was over a year ago.
2	2 (2) (16/1 +52%) Boskill Marie	16 16/1(+52%)	(2) Boskill Marie 16/1, €52,000 foal, €22,500 yearling, Cracksman filly. Dam, maiden (stayed 9.5f), half-sister to useful winner up to 1m Emperor Claudius out of smart winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner) Virginia Waters. Market can guide. Filly's dam is half-sister to Listed winner out of 1,000 Guineas winner Virginia Waters.

LTO Selection:

DUMB LOVE posted a third place in a fillies' maiden on soft ground at Naas last month which has to give her every chance here. She wasn't at her best on her next start, but is taken to bounce back in first-time blinkers. Perseids sets the standard with runner-up berths banked at Naas and Dundalk, but testing ground is a nagging concern. Her dam was more than capable on slow ground so she could handle it and, if she does, she has sound claims. Local Girl acquitted herself well in second on slow ground at Leopardstown in July and gets first-time cheekpieces. She has plenty to find at these weights, but testing ground could make things interesting. Hasiyna is returning off a break and represents an in-form Dermot Weld, so a market check is advised.

Not an easy maiden to assess and Dermot Weld's twice-raced filly HASIYNA is taken to come out on top if, as expected, building on her encouraging Sligo third after an absence. Perseids and Dumb Love both have the form to have a big say if back on their A-games and can chase home the selection in that order.

The Hartys might strike here with CATWALK COUTURE who made a promising debut at Naas a year ago; Hasiyna looks a danger

14:15 Bellewstown Maiden 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:25 Newmarket Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
5	5 (5) (4/1 +11%) Stormy Waves	4 4/1(+11%)	(5) Stormy Waves 4/1, Son of Dubawi who failed to find any further progress (having been gelded) when finishing 1¾ lengths second of 8 to Blown Away in novice event at Chelmsford (1m) earlier this month, that rival proving much too good late on. More needed now handicapping. Nursery debut; placed on all three runs & this 525,000gns yearling is open to improvement.
3	3 (3) (5/2 +50%) Lambert	2.5 5/2(+50%)	(3) Lambert 5/2, Completed quick-fire hat-trick in a 9-runner Kempton novice (1m) on his penultimate start and shaped bit better than distance beaten suggests when sixth in valuable minor event at Doncaster (6.5f) 2 weeks ago. Not out of things on nursery debut. Landed selling/novice hat-trick before sixth in sales race; could have more to offer.
1	1 (1) (9/4 -13%) Blown Away	2.25 9/4(-13%)	(1) Blown Away 9/4, Promising sort who came out on top with plenty to spare when defeating re-opposing Stormy Waves by 1¾ lengths in a Chelmsford novice (1m) 14 days ago. In excellent hands and very much of interest now handicapping with prospect of more to come. Won at Chelmsford on third start and has the potential to be better than his opening mark.
8	8 (8) (11/1 +31%) Caelan	11 11/1(+31%)	(8) Caelan 11/1, Tamayuz gelding who overcame inexperience to make a winning debut in 10-runner Kempton maiden (7f) in August, quickening to lead post. Could only run to a similar level under a penalty when fourth in a Southwell novice (7f) subsequently and more needed now handicapping. Won on debut then fourth next time, both over 7f; could do with settling better now at 1m.
4	4 (4) (14/1 +44%) The Camden Colt	14 14/1(+44%)	(4) The Camden Colt 14/1, Displayed fairly useful form when off the mark at second attempt in a Haydock maiden (6f) in May. However, exploits rather mixed subsequently, below best when fifth of 7 in a Doncaster nursery (7f) 2 weeks ago. Needs to bounce back tackling 1m for the first time. This return to better ground could help & pedigree indicates he'll stay this far; possible.
2	2 (2) (17/2 -89%) Granny Budgie	8.5 17/2(-89%)	(2) Granny Budgie 17/2, Has made a fine start, well served by coming off a strong gallop to make it 3 wins from first 4 starts in a Hamilton nursery (6f) in August. Ran another solid race when third in stronger company at Doncaster (6.5f) 2 weeks ago and she may yet have more to offer now stamina is drawn out further. Has had a very solid campaign, at up to 6.5f; new trip today but dam won over 9.4f.
9	9 (9) (18/1 -125%) Alfred	18 18/1(-125%)	(9) Alfred 18/1, Improved for increase in trip/switch to nurseries, making the frame at Lingfield/Kempton prior to getting off the mark at Yarmouth (7f) 9 days ago, leading over 1f out and keeping on well. Not out of things under a penalty now returned to 1m. Won at Yarmouth last Tuesday; this is tougher but he's not discounted under a penalty.
7	7 (7) (22/1 -38%) Centurion Dream	22 22/1(-38%)	(7) Centurion Dream 22/1, Kodiac colt who got back on track returned to a sounder surface when close-up third in 6-runner Bath nursery (1m) 12 days ago, despite still showing signs of inexperience. This rates a tougher affair but blinkers could put an extra edge on him. Did well to go close on nursery debut at Bath and could play a leading role.

LTO Selection:

BLOWN AWAY won well despite running green in the closing stages over 1m at Chelmsford last time and he is likely to continue his upward trajectory on his nursery bow. Granny Budgie was not disgraced in a valuable event at Doncaster a couple of weeks ago and could prove to be the main danger, although Stormy Waves and Centurion Dream should not be discounted.

The well-bred BLOWN AWAY impressed when opening his account at the third attempt in a Chelmsford novice over this trip 2 weeks ago and, with further progress anticipated from this scopey colt, he earns the vote to follow up on nursery debut. I'm Puzzled and Granny Budgie head up the dangers, with Lambert another to consider.

Topweight BLOWN AWAY (nap) was a cosy winner from Stormy Waves at Chelmsford a fortnight ago and can follow up on nursery debut.

14:25 Newmarket Handicap (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:30 Clonmel Claiming Hurdle 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
4	4 (4) (1.25/1 +55%) Bal De Rio	1.25 1.25/1(+55%)	(4) Bal De Rio 1.25/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Course winner. Creditable second of 9 in claiming hurdle at Bellewstown (20.4f, good, 5/2) 29 days ago. Good chance on these terms. Course winner has won six times over hurdles; handles any ground and weighted to go close.
3	3 (3) (4/1 -100%) Rotten Row	4 4/1(-100%)	(3) Rotten Row 4/1, Latest win in chase at Tramore in August. Fourth of 7 in maiden (11/2) at Tramore (16f, good) on Flat debut 15 days ago, left poorly placed. Respected back jumping. Won over fences last month and solid runs in defeat since, including on the Flat; chance.
7	7 (7) (4/1 +33%) Starman	4 4/1(+33%)	(7) Starman 4/1, Winner in hurdle at Wexford in June. 25/1, fourth of 5 in hurdle at Navan (15.6f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Back up in trip. Good shout. Poor on soft ground at Galway and today's conditions may not suit even with a nice weight.
5	5 (5) (8/1 -7%) Coole Arcade	8 8/1(-7%)	(5) Coole Arcade 8/1, Fair chaser. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, pulled up in handicap chase (15/2) at Killarney (20.8f, soft) 34 days ago, losing touch 4 out. Won on his last start over hurdles so respected for top yard. Ran his best race this year over fences at Wexford but was tailed off at Killarney since.
6	6 (6) (12/1 +64%) Natural Breeze	12 12/1(+64%)	(6) Natural Breeze 12/1, Modest hurdler. Course winner. Bit below form eighth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (19.9f, good, 7/1) 81 days ago. Has a bit on his plate here despite getting plenty of weight from the principals.
2	2 (2) (15/2 -25%) Kashi	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(2) Kashi 15/2, Fairly useful hurdler. 33/1, seventh of 14 in handicap at Roscommon (12f, good to soft) 37 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. One to consider. Won his second hurdle race at Fairyhouse in January but has been well beaten since.
1	1 (1) (66/1 -450%) Dark Voyager	66 66/1(-450%)	(1) Dark Voyager 66/1, 25/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Leopardstown (15f, good) 42 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Below form in four starts for this yard and has to get back on track again.

LTO Selection:

Bal De Rio (11,000 euros) has excelled in races of this nature and starting off for James McAuley, it'll come as no surprise if he adds to his tally. STARMAN finished behind the admirable 10-year-old at Bellewstown last month, but with a swing in the weights, he might be able to reverse the form. In for just 5,000 euros, the Declan Queally-trained selection was outclassed at Navan on his most recent start and should appreciate this drop in grade. Rotten Row (15,000 euros) has been in fine form of late and it'll be disappointing if he is not involved towards the business end. Already a four-time winner, he is rated 10lb higher over the larger obstacles. Returning to flights for the first time in well over a year, Coole Arcade (5,000 euros) is capable of making his presence felt, while the 115-rated Kashi (15,000 euros) is another that warrants respect.

STARMAN wasn't disgraced in the face of a stiff task at Navan recently and could be the way to go back in a claimer. Bal de Rio was just ahead of him in a similar event at Bellewstown last month and can go well again. Rotten Row is another to consider.

14:30 Clonmel Claiming Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:37 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (2/1 +0%) Idalko Bihoue	2 2/1(+0%)	(1) Idalko Bihoue 2/1, Easy winner in the mud on his Worcester hurdling debut (20f) last October and improved when third upped to Grade 1 level in the Challow. That gruelling race may have left a mark given that he struggled subsequently, but he remains with potential making his chase/handicap debut. Last season fizzled out but he was third in Grade 1 novice hurdle in December; chase debut.
3	3 (3) (9/2 +0%) Pats Choice	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(3) Pats Choice 9/2, Fairly useful hurdler who has performed to a similar level over fences, fortunate when winning handicap chase at Wexford (17f) in June having been left clear at the last. Respectable efforts both starts since and can give his running once again. Has made the frame in two competitive handicap chases since his fortunate win in June.
2	2 (2) (10/11 -10%) Snake Roll	0.909091 10/11(-10%)	(2) Snake Roll 10/11, Wide-margin winner of 2 of first 3 starts over hurdles and back on the up on his final 2 outings last season. Still in need of the experience but shaped well when runner-up at this course (20.1f) in April and he appeals as the type to make a better chaser. Leading contender. Useful novice hurdler last season and a very good chasing prospect for the season ahead.
4	4 (4) (50/1 +0%) Attitash	50 50/1(+0%)	(4) Attitash 50/1, Twelve runs since his sole win (over hurdles) back in 2021. On his second chase start, ran up to his recent best when third in handicap at Downpatrick (17.7f) in August and not discredited back hurdling next 2 outings. Looks up against it, though. Engaged 3.30 here Wednesday. Soundly beaten over C&D yesterday despite market support; 16lb out of the weights.

LTO Selection:

Third in the Grade 1 Challow Hurdle at Newbury on New Year's Eve, Idalko Bihoue is very interesting on his chasing debut today and could be tough to beat if at his best. However, he was a well-beaten last of five at Ayr when on his latest outing in April and has a few questions to answer, so the vote goes to SNAKE ROLL. A decent novice over timber himself, he was third in a Grade 2 at Kelso in March and looks the type to be suited by larger obstacles for local handler Lucinda Russell. Pats Choice has chase experience on his side and Gordon Elliott's six-year-old is very much respected on his easy handicap success over fences at Wexford in June.

SNAKE ROLL had an encouraging first season over hurdles, shaping well amidst inexperience when edged out on the line in a handicap at this course in April, and he looks a useful prospect to go chasing (made the frame all 3 starts in Irish points). He is taken to get the better of fellow chase debutant Idalko Bihoue, who remains with potential.

The two chasing debutants have considerable potential. SNAKE ROLL has less to prove than Idalko Bihoue and is given the vote.

14:37 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:45 Pontefract Maiden (Class 5) 6f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (2/1 -14%) Flavour Maker	2 2/1(-14%)	(2) Flavour Maker 2/1, Left debut form well behind when second of 13 in maiden at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 8/1) 24 days ago, staying on well. Holds leading claims with further progress to come. Kept on for second at Windsor and this stiffer track should work in his favour.
4	4 (4) (4/1 +80%) Goldingreatstore	4 4/1(+80%)	(4) Goldingreatstore 4/1, Foaled February 28. €16,000 foal, €30,000 yearling, Ten Sovereigns colt. Dam unraced out of smart winner up to 7f (2-y-o 6f winner) Mashoora. Yard capable of readying a newcomer. Dam unraced half-sister to French winners Tasleya (6f 2yo) and Adabeyaat (7f/1m1f).
10	10 (10) (6/1 +14%) Sala Da Ballo	6 6/1(+14%)	(10) Sala Da Ballo 6/1, Better than the distance beaten suggests when fourth of 10 in minor event at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft, 5/1) 9 days ago, weakening only late on having raced freely. Capable of better still. Beaten 4l by a decent prospect last week at Yarmouth and should be on the scene.
7	7 (7) (7/2 +56%) Quantum Force	3.5 7/2(+56%)	(7) Quantum Force 7/2, Some encouragement first time up when fifth of 11 in minor event at Lingfield (6f, AW, 10/1) in June, despite having not been ideally placed. Can take a step forward from that initial experience. Outpaced over 6f on the AW and there were some modest horses ahead of him.
6	6 (6) (11/1 +8%) Kings Merchant	11 11/1(+8%)	(6) Kings Merchant 11/1, Only narrowly denied at Newcastle on debut, but went backwards from that effort when sixth of 13 in maiden at Thirsk (6f, good to soft, 4/1) 41 days ago. Not discounted given the promise of his first start. Only midfield at Thirsk last time but positives to take from near miss on AW debut.
1	1 (1) (17/2 -21%) Bateman	8.5 17/2(-21%)	(1) Bateman 17/2, Foaled April 29. 110,000 gns yearling. Ten Sovereigns gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including smart winner up to 6.3f Barbill and useful winner up to 8.4f Three Saints Bay. Wears tongue strap. Appeals on paper but drawn wide. 110,000gns yearling; one to note in the market for respected southern yard.
11	11 (11) (28/1 -40%) Sondad	28 28/1(-40%)	(11) Sondad 28/1, Foaled February 11. 7,500 gns foal, Washington Dc gelding. Half-brother to 7f-9f winner Commander Progio. Dam, winner up to 7f (2-y-o 6f winner), sister to smart sprinter Mattmu. Has a fair standard to aim at. 7,500gns foal; fifth foal; half-brother to Greek 7f/1m1f winner Commander Progio.
5	5 (5) (33/1 -175%) Invincible Navy	33 33/1(-175%)	(5) Invincible Navy 33/1, Still green but shaped better than on debut when fifth of 13 in maiden at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 66/1) 24 days ago, late headway. Will need to find more again. Has a bit to find with Flavour Maker on their Windsor encounter this month.
13	13 (13) (33/1 -371%) Triggerman	33 33/1(-371%)	(13) Triggerman 33/1, Still in need of experience but improved from debut when second of 9 in minor event (12/1) at Newcastle (6f) 56 days ago, just failing having been slowly away. Can make his presence felt. Went close at Newcastle but the winner has been beaten in modest nurseries.
8	8 (8) (50/1 -150%) Rebel Icon	50 50/1(-150%)	(8) Rebel Icon 50/1, Related to several winners but finished well held when last of 7 in minor event (20/1) at York (6f, good) on debut 18 days ago. May be one for further down the line. Showed some early dash before weakening to finish last of the seven over this far at York.
9	9 (9) (50/1 -127%) Renovate	50 50/1(-127%)	(9) Renovate 50/1, Shaped better than the result when tenth of 12 in minor event (18/1) at this C&D (good to soft) on debut a week ago, running green before meeting some trouble over 1f out. Entitled to progress. Suffered some interference when down the field here last week.
3	3 (3) (100/1 -100%) Forest Gunner	100 100/1(-100%)	(3) Forest Gunner 100/1, Raced too freely when last of 12 in minor event (14/1) at this C&D (good to soft) on debut a week ago, forcing pace before headed 2f out. Will need to have learnt plenty from that first run. Led early but was too free and dropped out to finish last here a week ago (good to soft).
14	14 (14) (200/1 -150%) On The Sherbet	200 200/1(-150%)	(14) On The Sherbet 200/1, Never a threat on her first outing when eighth of 12 in minor event at this C&D (good to soft, 66/1) a week ago. Looks one for the longer term. Always behind when 15l off the principals here last week; one for another day.

LTO Selection:

FLAVOUR MAKER stepped forward from his racecourse bow when filling the runner-up spot at Windsor earlier this month. That performance sets a fairly decent standard and he wouldn't need to improve much to get off the mark. Triggerman is capable of being in the mix following his second at Newcastle last month, while Sala Da Ballo appeals most of the remainder.

FLAVOUR MAKER was much sharper on his second start when runner-up at Windsor earlier this month and he can continue his progress to get off the mark. The main danger could be Triggerman, who also improved from his debut when just failing at Newcastle on his latest outing, while Quantum Force is another who merits consideration.

Roger Varian's FLAVOUR MAKER should appreciate this stiffer track after running on into second at Windsor.

14:45 Pontefract Maiden (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:50 Bellewstown Handicap 7.5f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 (1) (4/1 +11%) Bright Dick	4 4/1(+11%)	(1) Bright Dick 4/1, Good third of 16 in handicap (22/1) at Gowran (8f, good) 22 days ago, not clear run. In the mix. Caught the eye at Galway three runs back and again when flashing home at Gowran last time.
13	13 (13) (7/2 +75%) Bride Tree	3.5 7/2(+75%)	(13) Bride Tree 7/2, 40/1, excellent third of 18 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, soft) 5 days ago. Big player off an unchanged mark with few miles still on the clock. Good third of 18 in slightly higher grade at the Curragh; didn't quite see out stiff mile.
2	2 (2) (7/2 +42%) Yuzu	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(2) Yuzu 7/2, 6/1, below form sixth of 11 in handicap at this course (7.8f, good) 30 days ago. Stable having good spell so can still make her presence felt. Some good maiden and handicap form; not at her best over C&D last month but down in grade.
12	12 (12) (10/1 +29%) Teton Sioux	10 10/1(+29%)	(12) Teton Sioux 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 22/1, eleventh of 16 in handicap at Leopardstown (7f, good) 35 days ago. Others more persuasive. Late headway on handicap bow over 7f at Leopardstown but fair way behind Irish Rumour.
9	9 (9) (10/3 +26%) Lisieux	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(9) Lisieux 10/3, 11/1, creditable third of 11 in handicap at Listowel (7.1f, soft) 9 days ago. Sixteen runs since her last win in 2022, though. Just 1-20 but comes here in good shape, beaten 1l when third at Listowel; trip a concern.
5	5 (5) (11/1 -57%) Sneddy Eddie	11 11/1(-57%)	(5) Sneddy Eddie 11/1, Winner at Sligo in May. Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap (15/2) at Sligo (5.7f, good to soft) 50 days ago, not clear run. Can give a good account. Won around Sligo (5.5f) in May and fourth over same C&D last month; stamina a concern.
11	11 (11) (16/1 +20%) Daughteroffortune	16 16/1(+20%)	(11) Daughteroffortune 16/1, Blinkered for 1st time, modest seventh of 11 in maiden (20/1) at Down Royal (5f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Significantly back up in trip with more required. Has shown glimmers of ability and Keane on board but not sure to appreciate going 1m.
14	14 (14) (18/1 +10%) Aurum Sky	18 18/1(+10%)	(14) Aurum Sky 18/1, Eighth of 14 in handicap at Tipperary (9f, good to soft, 7/1) 25 days ago. Has lots to find on form. Galileo gelding a work in progress; been keeping on in recent starts despite running keen.
6	6 (6) (33/1 -32%) Samantha Maguire	33 33/1(-32%)	(6) Samantha Maguire 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving W. McCreery when below form eighth of 13 in handicap (66/1) at Punchestown (9f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Fair sixth in heavy ground nursery and probably needed Punchestown return; tongue-tie.
7	7 (7) (33/1 +18%) Angel Of The Sea	33 33/1(+18%)	(7) Angel Of The Sea 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Pulled up in handicap at Tipperary (9f, good to soft, 33/1) 25 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere. Mid-division in maidens; didn't get a chance to show what she could do on handicap debut.
15	15 (15) (40/1 +20%) Sunday Evening	40 40/1(+20%)	(15) Sunday Evening 40/1, 100/1, nineteenth of 23 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, good) 46 days ago. Others appeal a lot more. Modest form for Jessica Harrington; well held in first two starts for current connections.
10	10 (10) (66/1 -32%) Shall I Walk	66 66/1(-32%)	(10) Shall I Walk 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourteenth of 15 in maiden (150/1) at this course (7.8f, good) 30 days ago. Makes handicap debut with more needed. Third runner for yard has been soundly beaten in maidens; handicap debut.
17	17 (17) (66/1 -32%) Dreamingofdelaney	66 66/1(-32%)	(17) Dreamingofdelaney 66/1, Seventeenth of 18 in handicap at Navan (10f, good to soft, 66/1) 26 days ago. Down in trip with lots more required. RESERVE Very modest form so far; hard to fancy; second reserve;.
18	18 (18) (66/1 -32%) Nancy Angel	66 66/1(-32%)	(18) Nancy Angel 66/1, 150/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (8f) 6 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere. RESERVE Modest form for Richard Hannon and same story for current trainer; third reserve.

LTO Selection:

LISIEUX looks the part. This Camacho filly finished third at Listowel last week when only collared in the closing stages. The form was franked when the runner-up beat a big field in Cork on Tuesday. Crucially, Lisieux has a soft-ground victory from Naas last year in her locker and she is on a very handy mark. Yuzu has shown ability on rain-softened ground in better races. The assessor has dropped her by 4lb, so she should be very competitive despite the impediment of being drawn wide in stall 17. Hope And Innocence is coming down the weights and has a more than capable 7lb claimer booked. She didn't run badly in fourth at this track in July and also has form on soft ground. Bride Tree showed more in third at the Curragh and could build upon that.

Lots with chances but Sarah Dawson's low-mileage filly BRIDE TREE can race off the same mark as when an excellent Curragh third last time out so edges the vote. Irish Rumour is feared most on the back of her very good Leopardstown fourth, with top-weight Bright Dick also worth considering in an open handicap.

The top weight BRIGHT DICK probably wants further ideally but he's still well capable of winning a race of this nature

14:50 Bellewstown Handicap 7.5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Newmarket Handicap (Class 2) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (3/1 +40%) Al Simmo	3 3/1(+40%)	(4) Al Simmo 3/1, Denied only narrowly on return from 9-month absence in good event at York in June and having disappointed in a Group 3 next time, wasted no time getting back to form returned to handicap company when runner-up at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) 3 weeks ago. Player. Tough filly who has finished second in 2 of 3 runs this year; should remain competitive.
5	5 (5) (5/2 +29%) Frankness	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(5) Frankness 5/2, Opened account for the year at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) in June and resumed winning ways dropped into a less-competitive affair at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) 3 weeks ago, beating Al Simmo by length. Nudged up 4 lb and fancied to be in the mix again. Strong late run to beat Al Simmo at Salisbury latest; not sure to confirm those placings.
1	1 (1) (6/1 -20%) Gale Force Maya	6 6/1(-20%)	(1) Gale Force Maya 6/1, Hit the target 5 times last year (and won this event in 2021) but not reached those levels so far this term, possibly amiss when fourteenth at York (6f, good to firm) last month. More severe headgear is enlisted, and she's not taken lightly if shrugging off her latest effort. Won this in 2021; patchy this year but York 3rd was a good run; new headgear tried today.
8	8 (8) (10/1 +50%) Sweet Harmony	10 10/1(+50%)	(8) Sweet Harmony 10/1, Stopped the slide despite taking a fierce hold on penultimate start at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) earlier this month but made little impact in a listed event at Ayr (5.5f, good to soft) 6 days ago. Likely she will come up short here. Tough going this year and opposable despite dropping down the weights.
2	2 (2) (13/2 +19%) Kinta	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(2) Kinta 13/2, Won first couple of starts last summer and was highly tried thereafter. Off 11 months (had breathing operation) and shaped as if needing the run on handicap debut over 1f longer trip at Chelmsford last week and a hood is applied for a return to sprinting. Return to 6f can help, as may the hood; still has something to prove though.
7	7 (7) (15/2 -25%) Minnetonka	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(7) Minnetonka 15/2, Doubled her career win tally in smooth style at Wolverhampton (6.1f) earlier this month and confirmed she's back to her very best from a 4 lb higher mark when runner-up at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) last week. Should give another good account. Solid efforts the last twice and the return to better ground can help; interesting.
10	10 (10) (16/1 -14%) Alcazan	16 16/1(-14%)	(10) Alcazan 16/1, Scraped home at Goodwood in August and having disappointed next time at Wolverhampton, bounced straight back to form to cause a 40/1 surprise at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) 9 days ago. Carries a 5 lb penalty here and looks a mare on the up suddenly. Popped up at 40-1 at Yarmouth last week; vulnerable under penalty in this grade.
6	6 (6) (22/1 +12%) River Pride	22 22/1(+12%)	(6) River Pride 22/1, Better than ever when registering a third career success at Wolverhampton in March but unable to get competitive in 3 starts since, latest after 5 months off at Chelmsford a fortnight ago. Will need to take a big step forward from that to feature. This year's best has come over 7f on AW but fully effective over C&D; well held latest.
11	11 (11) (66/1 -450%) Urban Decay	66 66/1(-450%)	(11) Urban Decay 66/1, Confirmed debut promise when getting off the mark at Southwell in April but has been well beaten on both subsequent starts, latest on handicap debut at Ripon (8f, good to firm) earlier this month. Tough to see her getting involved. 1m AW novice winner; short of that level twice since returning from a break; trip a query.
9	9 (9) (66/1 -200%) Ivory Madonna	66 66/1(-200%)	(9) Ivory Madonna 66/1, Remains a maiden and yet to prove she's trained on this year, failing to get home over 1m at Kempton just under 3 weeks ago. Visor applied for handicap debut, but it is easy enough to look elsewhere. Should be well treated on her 2yo form but she's been disappointing this year; new visor.

LTO Selection:

Frankness arrives here in good form after running on strongly to score over 6f at Salisbury last time, and he looks primed to offer another bold bid. However, he must defy a 4lb rise in the ratings and the reopposing Al Simmo (second) is on 2lb better terms with that rival for a one-length defeat. Therefore, slight preference is for GALE FORCE MAYA, who appears to be on an attractive mark following her disappointing effort in a valuable heritage handicap at York last time.

Plenty in with a shout but returned to 6f, Jamie Osborne's EXECUTIVE DECISION is fancied to resume her progress and make it 3 wins from her last 4 starts. Frankness and Al Simmo finished 1-2 in a similar event at Salisbury 3 weeks ago and they could be the pair to give the selection most to think about, ahead of Minnetonka, who confirmed she's back to her very best when finishing runner-up at Pontefract last week.

Gale Force Maya, a previous winner of this race, is greatly respected but MINNETONKA is thriving and bumped into one last week.

15:00 Newmarket Handicap (Class 2) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:05 Clonmel Handicap Hurdle 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
12	12 (12) (9/2 +68%) Pearlofflorida	4.5 9/2(+68%)	(12) Pearlofflorida 9/2, Winner in hurdle at Sligo (17.6f) in June. 17/2, creditable fifth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Navan (21.6f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Expected to give another good account. Won a Sligo maiden and good runs in defeat over various trips since; chance.
3	3 (3) (11/2 +54%) Ballycashin	5.5 11/2(+54%)	(3) Ballycashin 11/2, Winner in bumper at Wexford in October. Good fifth of 16 in handicap hurdle at this course (19.1f, soft, 25/1) on return back in May. Remains with potential on the back of just 4 starts in this sphere and she's one to consider. Heavy ground bumper winner has run well at times over hurdles; absent since May.
4	4 (4) (11/1 +21%) Stormalong	11 11/1(+21%)	(4) Stormalong 11/1, Creditable 7½ lengths fourth of 11 to Costanuci in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Listowel (20f, good to soft) 11 days ago, one paced latter stages. Each-way possibilities. Bumper winner yet to win over hurdles but several good runs; 7l behind Costanuci last time.
8	8 (8) (12/1 +40%) No Fussing	12 12/1(+40%)	(8) No Fussing 12/1, Winner in hurdle at Thurles in March. 10/1, 23½ lengths seventh of 11 to Costanuci in handicap hurdle at Listowel (20f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Won a Thurles maiden in March and a good run at Cork last month; below form twice since.
1	1 (1) (13/2 +59%) Bynx	6.5 13/2(+59%)	(1) Bynx 13/2, Winner in hurdle at Tramore (21f) in June. Bit below form fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (20f, soft, 10/1) 10 days ago, that despite travelling better than most. Better showing not ruled out. Won a Tramore maiden in June and not a bad run there last month; lesser run at Listowel.
7	7 (7) (15/2 +6%) Theonewedreamof	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(7) Theonewedreamof 15/2, 13/2, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (17.8f, soft) 13 days ago, left too far back and staying on flat. Not out of things back up in trip. Punchestown maiden winner in January has run well at times since; can be involved.
6	6 (6) (16/5 +9%) Costanuci	3.2 16/5(+9%)	(6) Costanuci 16/5, 2 wins from 5 runs this season. Career best when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle at Listowel (20f, good to soft, 11/4) 11 days ago, asserting quickly to win with a fair bit in hand. bit in hand. Possibilities again despite career-high mark. Consistent this summer, winning handicaps at Tramore and Listowel; 8lb rise but a player.
9	9 (9) (17/2 -55%) The Grey Dove	8.5 17/2(-55%)	(9) The Grey Dove 17/2, 4/1, career best when winning 13-runner novice hurdle at Sligo (17.4f, good to soft) 36 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Stormalong, driven out. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Got off the mark in a Sligo maiden last month; handles soft and considered on h'cap bow.
2	2 (2) (18/1 -100%) Ena Baie	18 18/1(-100%)	(2) Ena Baie 18/1, One win from 28 NH runs. In process of running creditably when brought down last in handicap hurdle at Cork (18.7f, good to soft, 7/1) 52 days ago. However, others appeal more for win purposes. Sole hurdle win came over 4 years ago; not bad efforts this year but needs a bit more.
10	10 (10) (25/1 -108%) Happywifehappylife	25 25/1(-108%)	(10) Happywifehappylife 25/1, 40/1, last of 15 in handicap at Killarney (14.1f, good) 71 days ago, dropping away quickly. Had proved consistent previously over hurdles so bounce back not ruled out now attentions switch to handicaps in this sphere. Has run well in several maiden and novice hurdles, incl' on soft; considered on h'cap bow.

LTO Selection:

COSTANUCI might be able to follow up on her Listowel success. The John Queally-trained six-year-old came from off the pace at the County Kerry venue and ultimately won in convincing fashion. Now on a career high mark of 104, she will be ridden by Neil Ryan who claims a valuable 7lb. Handicap debutant The Grey Dove is given second preference. She made the breakthrough on her fourth start over flights at Sligo last month and is open to further progress. Theonewedreamof hinted at a return to form when a never nearer fourth at Downpatrick recently and it'll be interesting to see if she can build on that performance. In truth, it's difficult to safely rule out any of these. A solid fifth on her handicap debut here in May, Ballycashin warrants respect for Tony and Danny Mullins, while Bynx and Phils Choice are other leading hopes.

This looks competitive but CONSTANUCI clearly benefited from the step back up in trip and ultimately won with a bit to spare when landing a Listowel handicap (20f) 11 days ago and she gets the narrow vote to defy a rise in the weights. Ballycashin, back from a break, remains with potential and she's feared, along with Phils Choice and Sligo-winner The Grey Dove.

15:05 Clonmel Handicap Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:12 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (5/2 +0%) Readysteadybeau	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(2) Readysteadybeau 5/2, Overcame mistakes to get off at the fourth attempt over fences at Ayr (21.5f) in February and bounced back from a fall to run out a dominant winner here at this course (23.8f, soft, 11/4) 153 days ago. Player again if jumping holds up. 2-6 during first season over fences; raised only 2lb for wide-margin C&D win in April.
4	4 (4) (6/1 -9%) Petrastar	6 6/1(-9%)	(4) Petrastar 6/1, In contention when unseating at the last on his chase bow in May before making amends to land a novice handicap (23.9f) here on his next start. Not helped by a loose horse when third in another contest at this track earlier in the month and he's another to consider. Left clear for C&D win in June and was hampered when third here this month.
1	1 (1) (7/2 -5%) Arctic Ambition	3.5 7/2(-5%)	(1) Arctic Ambition 7/2, Landed a quick-fire double over hurdles at Limerick and Ballinrobe in May and hasn't been out of the placings in 3 starts since, 2 of those coming over fences. Should go well again. In good form over fences and hurdles this year; major player.
3	3 (3) (9/2 -29%) Netywell	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(3) Netywell 9/2, Much improved when making all in 5-runner handicap at Ayr (16.5f) in January. Stepped up on that form when close second at Carlisle when last seen in March and he's respected stepping up in trip after a summer break.. Close second in quite valuable series final on latest run in March; moves up from 2m today.
5	5 (5) (11/2 +0%) Uptown Harry	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(5) Uptown Harry 11/2, Ridden positively and took full advantage of a drop in the weights when landing 9-runner handicap chase at Carlisle (20f, soft, 12/1) in March. 3 lb rise looks manageable and he's a player again after 6-month break. Gamely won a series final at Carlisle in March but does not have good record when fresh.
6	6 (6) (14/1 +30%) Brownstone	14 14/1(+30%)	(6) Brownstone 14/1, Point runner-up with some encouragement when fifth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (24.4f, good, 4/1) on yard debut 20 days ago. Hood goes back on but will probably need to step forward on chase debut to land a blow from out of the weights. Engaged Perth 5.12 Wednesday. Third of 12 over hurdles here yesterday (2m4f); 5lb out of weights for this chasing debut.

LTO Selection:

Three-time chase winner Arctic Ambition could improve for a return to fences and the Irish raider is respected, along with course scorer Uptown Harry, who returns off a 3lb higher mark than when successful at Carlisle over a similar trip in March. A step up in distance is a possible source of improvement for Lucinda Russell's Netywell, but stablemate READYSTEADYBEAU is of more interest today. He's only 4lb higher than when scoring over an extended 2m5f at Ayr in February and his performance when winning unchallenged over 3m here in April suggests he is still improving.

There's something to like about each of the sextet in this tricky handicap, but ARCTIC AMBITION has remained in form since landing a brace of handicap hurdles in May and Gordon Elliott's gelding is fancied to make the quick switch back to fences a successful one. Readysteadybeau's jumping still leaves some cause for concern but he's run out an impressive winner on both of his last 2 completed outings, whilst Petrastar has also made a bright start to his chase career and merits consideration

Gordon Elliott's versatile and consistent 8yo ARCTIC AMBITION (nap) is probably still on a workable mark and may well be the answer.

15:12 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:20 Pontefract Stakes (Class 5) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (2/1 -23%) Magico	2 2/1(-23%)	(3) Magico 2/1, Promising type. Third of 7 in maiden at Epsom (7f, good, 6/1) 31 days ago. May well do better again and big shout. Has kept on well over 7f on both starts and the step up to 1m promises to suit; key player.
1	1 (1) (3/1 -50%) Empire Of Art	3 3/1(-50%)	(1) Empire Of Art 3/1, Won 11-runner novice (6/1) at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm) 46 days ago. Respected under a penalty. Won at Windsor on second start and has solid claims under a penalty.
8	8 (8) (6/5 +70%) Zayina	1.2 6/5(+70%)	(8) Zayina 6/5, €70,000 yearling, €45,000 2-y-o, Zarak filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful winner up to 1¼m Irshad and winner up to 8.5f Imera. Dam placed at 9.5f (at 2 yrs)/1½m in France. 9/1, fourth of 13 in maiden at Beverley (7.4f, good) on debut 32 days ago. Should progress. Promising fourth on debut at Beverley when caught wide, and she's one to consider.
7	7 (7) (14/1 -100%) Sayalittleprayer	14 14/1(-100%)	(7) Sayalittleprayer 14/1, Time Test filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 7.4f winner Mindset. Dam, winner up to 9f (2-y-o 7f winner), half-sister to useful winner up to 1½m Teofonic. Fourth of 7 in novice at Thirsk (8f, good to soft, 16/1) on debut 27 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Open to progress. Fair fourth of seven on debut at Thirsk; stable in fine form and she's open to improvement.
2	2 (2) (125/1 -150%) Footonthegas	125 125/1(-150%)	(2) Footonthegas 125/1, $35,000 yearling, £25,000 2-y-o, Accelerate gelding. Half-brother to minor US winners by Fed Biz and Kantharos. Dam, US 1m winner, half-sister to US 2-y-o 6f winner Divine Angel. 125/1, ninth of 12 in novice at this course (6f, good to soft) on debut 7 days ago, slowly away. 125-1 and always behind when well beaten on debut here (6f, good to soft) last Thursday.
6	6 (6) (150/1 -500%) Trust Time	150 150/1(-500%)	(6) Trust Time 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. Sixth of 7 in novice at Thirsk (8f, good to soft, 66/1) 27 days ago. Down the field at big odds on both starts and a big step forward is needed.
5	5 (5) (150/1 -127%) King For A Day	150 150/1(-127%)	(5) King For A Day 150/1, €13,000 yearling, Acclamation colt. Dam, useful French 1¼m winner, half-sister to Queen Mary Stakes/Prix Robert Papin winner Signora Cabello. 100/1, last of 12 in maiden at Chester (7f, soft) on debut 13 days ago. 100-1 when tailed off on debut at Chester a fortnight ago, having got loose beforehand.

LTO Selection:

Empire Of Art benefited from the experience gained on debut when getting off the mark at Windsor last month. However, the son of Best Solution will need to improve again if he is to back that performance up under a penalty. The vote, therefore, goes to MAGICO, who is likely to appreciate a step up in trip following his third at Epsom. Zayina and Sayalittleprayer can fight it out for the minor honours.

MAGICO seems the type to go on improving with experience so gets the vote over Zayina, who offered something to work on at Beverley. Penalised winner Empire of Art is another to consider.

Preference is for the filly ZAYINA, who did well to finish fourth on her debut at Beverley last month having been caught wide.

15:20 Pontefract Stakes (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:25 Bellewstown Handicap 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
7	7 (7) (3/1 +70%) Speckled Meadow	3 3/1(+70%)	(7) Speckled Meadow 3/1, 11/2, bit below form ninth of 16 in handicap at Galway (7f, soft) 54 days ago but claims on her Leopardstown second prior to that. Hit form this time last year and softer the better for her; second to Eastern Wind in July.
4	4 (4) (4/1 +43%) Red Heel	4 4/1(+43%)	(4) Red Heel 4/1, C&D winner. Creditable third of 9 in handicap (11/2) at Fairyhouse (7f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Usually leads and has won here; gave it a good go at Fairyhouse; prefers sound surface.
8	8 (8) (4/1 +11%) Drop The Dip	4 4/1(+11%)	(8) Drop The Dip 4/1, 9/1, career best when winning 15-runner handicap at Listowel (8f, soft) 7 days ago, kept up to work. Carries penalty. Respected. Two front-running wins at Listowel this season including on testing ground a week ago.
6	6 (6) (7/1 +36%) Tea Olive	7 7/1(+36%)	(6) Tea Olive 7/1, Winner at Gowran in April. 2/1, fourth of 6 in handicap at Leopardstown (9f, good to soft) 70 days ago. Yard in good form. Was in good form in early months of the season and handles soft ground; back from a break.
3	3 (3) (9/2 -64%) Perfect Poise	4.5 9/2(-64%)	(3) Perfect Poise 9/2, Career best when winning 14-runner handicap (15/2) at Punchestown (8f, good to soft) 15 days ago, pushed out. Could be more to come from her and major player under Colin Keane. Snug winner over this trip at Punchestown and now 6lb higher; capable of further progress.
2	2 (2) (9/1 +50%) Eastern Wind	9 9/1(+50%)	(2) Eastern Wind 9/1, Latest win at Leopardstown in July. Creditable fifth of 13 in handicap at Listowel (7.1f, soft, 14/1) 9 days ago. Likely to be in the shake-up. Stays this trip and handles heavy ground; only beaten 1l over 7f at Listowel last week.
1	1 (1) (10/1 -54%) Lady Arwen	10 10/1(-54%)	(1) Lady Arwen 10/1, 9/1, career best when winning 16-runner handicap at Gowran (8f, good) 22 days ago. Raised another 7 lb but hard to dismiss in her current mood. Won nicely over this trip at Gowran but testing ground would be a big concern for her.
9	9 (9) (20/1 +20%) Little Keilee	20 20/1(+20%)	(9) Little Keilee 20/1, Last of 11 in handicap at Listowel (7.1f, soft, 9/1) 9 days ago. Must improve. Handles testing ground; pair of good efforts over 7f at Galway festival; below-par latest.

LTO Selection:

There looks like there could be plenty of pace in this race and it may be worth taking a chance on SPECKLED MEADOW. S-he couldn't get involved from a wide draw when finishing mid-division at Galway, but is better judged on her running-on second over an extended 7f at Leopardstown on her penultimate start. She is a confirmed mudlark and will relish these conditions. Noel Meade's Tea Olive has been off since disappointing at Leopardstown in July, but could travel into contention behind the pace on ground she will handle. The handicapper has given her a chance by easing her by 4lb. Drop The Dip was strong off the front on bottomless ground at Listowel last week, so has to be respected under the 7lb penalty. Recent winners Perfect Poise and Lady Arwen will have their supporters.

PERFECT POISE has gone the right way in handicaps since stepped back up to 1m. She was merely pushed out to see off 13 rivals at Punchestown a couple of weeks ago and could still be ahead of the assessor. Drop The Dip and Lady Arwen are other thriving sorts who are likely to have a say.

Adam Caffrey gets a tune out of SPECKLED MEADOW and the more rain the better for the six-year-old mare who hit form this time last year

15:25 Bellewstown Handicap 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:35 Newmarket Group 3 (Class 1) 7f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (4/1 +0%) Alyanaabi	4 4/1(+0%)	(1) Alyanaabi 4/1, Off the mark at the first time of asking in 5-runner novice at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) and stepped up on that when fourth in a hot listed race at Ascot in July. Likely to progress further so high on shortlist. Salisbury winner whose Ascot fourth (Listed) can be upgraded; commands respect.
14	14 (14) (8/1 +50%) Zabriskie Point	8 8/1(+50%)	(14) Zabriskie Point 8/1, Winner at Leicester on debut and steadily progressive since, resuming winning ways when defying penalty at Thirsk 10 days ago. That looked a good race for the track so respected. Likeable dual winner but this company demands a new high from him.
8	8 (8) (9/4 +25%) Military	2.25 9/4(+25%)	(8) Military 9/4, 375,000 gns yearling, Siyouni colt. Dam, winner up to 9f (2-y-o 7f winner), half-sister to useful winner up to 1¼m Garcia. Backed as if defeat was out of the question and duly looked a good prospect when making a winning debut at Naas with plenty in hand. Should make considerable progress. Debut winners from this yard are usually smart and this colt won well at Naas.
5	5 (5) (10/3 +0%) Eben Shaddad	3.333333 10/3(+0%)	(5) Eben Shaddad 10/3, Won 12-runner novice at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) on debut 33 days ago. That probably wasn't a particularly strong race by Newmarket standards but he's clearly well-regarded (entered in the Dewhurst) and is completely unexposed. Didn't beat much on the July course but it looked good and he has a Dewhurst entry.
2	2 (2) (12/1 +52%) Boiling Point	12 12/1(+52%)	(2) Boiling Point 12/1, Took a step forward to open his account in clear-cut fashion in 10-runner novice at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) 19 days ago, suited by way race developed. Difficult ask here, however. Easy Thirsk winner; an RPR of 86 that day hints at limitations in this company.
7	7 (7) (15/2 -50%) Legend Of Time	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(7) Legend Of Time 15/2, 150,000 gns yearling, Sea The Stars colt. Brother to 2-y-o 7.4f/1m winner Five Stars and half-brother to smart winner up to 1¾m Loving Dream. Dam winner up to 1½m (2-y-o 7f winner). 9/4, won novice at Haydock (8f, good to firm) on debut 21 days ago, finishing strongly. May well do better. Got up in the nick of time at Haydock (1m); the second runs in the opening maiden.
11	11 (11) (16/1 +52%) Victory Shout	16 16/1(+52%)	(11) Victory Shout 16/1, Progressive form, wide-margin winner of a Carlisle novice 3 weeks ago. More needed again. 9l winner at Carlisle last time; has a lot to find on the figures with some of these.
6	6 (6) (25/1 -150%) Inishfallen	25 25/1(-150%)	(6) Inishfallen 25/1, Progressive son of Exceed And Excel who ran a cracker stepped up to 7f when close third of 20 in York nursery and took form to another level when just denied in Solario at Sandown, albeit having the run of the race. Not taken lightly. Dictated matters up front when going close in the Group 3 Solario; probably flattered.
10	10 (10) (25/1 -56%) Son Of Man	25 25/1(-56%)	(10) Son Of Man 25/1, Dark Angel gelding. Half-brother to 1m-1½m winner Kingstown and 2-y-o 7f winner Gold As Glass. Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut in 10-runner novice at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) on debut 9 days ago, staying on well. This a big step up but sure to progress. Made up a lot of late ground to win going away over 6f last week at Yarmouth; promising.
9	9 (9) (25/1 +0%) Soldier's Gold	25 25/1(+0%)	(9) Soldier's Gold 25/1, Soldier's Call colt who won Carlisle novice and Ascot nursery (both 6f) in midsummer. Good fifth of 20 in nursery at York and backed that up when fourth of 17 in valuable sales race at Doncaster. Others have more potential, however. Useful and armed with plenty of experience but should be playing for the places..
3	3 (3) (50/1 -52%) Change For Good	50 50/1(-52%)	(3) Change For Good 50/1, Blue Point colt. Half-brother to 7f winner White Umbrella. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner. Won 8-runner novice at Epsom (7f, good to firm, 11/1) on debut 14 days ago. Should improve but has plenty to find. Debut winner at Epsom but it's not strong form and this looks very challenging.
4	4 (4) (125/1 -150%) Cross The Tracks	125 125/1(-150%)	(4) Cross The Tracks 125/1, 3,500 gns foal, Rajasinghe colt. Half-brother to numerous winners, including useful 5f winner Kyleakin Lass and winner up to 1m Local Flier. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner who stayed 7f. Knew his job when making a winning debut at Yarmouth 9 days ago but this is a big ask. Gelded the day after his Yarmouth win nine days ago; form doesn't look good enough.
13	13 (13) (250/1 -150%) World Of Darcy	250 250/1(-150%)	(13) World Of Darcy 250/1, Made a perfect start at Pontefract and some good efforts in defeat upped in grade since, though disappointed at York latest. Significantly up in trip. First run for yard after leaving K. R. Burke. Beaten fives times since his winning debut and left Karl Burke for 26,000gns.

LTO Selection:

The Charlie Appleby team have won this contest in two of the last three years, and they look to have another ideal candidate in LEGEND OF TIME. The son of Sea The Stars did well to get his head in front on debut at Haydock, and dropping back in trip should not inconvenience him. Military made a striking impression on his fist outing at Naas and must enter calculations, along with Alyanaabi and Solario Stakes runner-up Inishfallen.

This looks wide open but MILITARY looked a good prospect when making a winning debut at Naas 2 weeks ago and is open to considerable progress for a yard that has plenty of fire power in this division. Eben Shaddad is another well-regarded colt from a top stable so may emerge as the biggest threat ahead of Alyanaabi, who shaped well in a hot listed race at Ascot.

A deep renewal of this always-strong Group 3. ALYANAABI has a major chance on RPRs after his fourth at Ascot and there's more to come.

15:35 Newmarket Group 3 (Class 1) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:40 Clonmel Handicap Hurdle 24f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
15	15 (15) (3/1 +81%) Flemensreva	3 3/1(+81%)	(15) Flemensreva 3/1, Bit below form 25¾ lengths sixth of 17 to Walk In Time in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (24f, good to soft, 15/2) 84 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Even if back on form, she has questions to answer on testing ground.
5	5 (5) (5/1 +69%) Brianna Lily	5 5/1(+69%)	(5) Brianna Lily 5/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable seventh of 16 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Navan (21.6f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Others more persuasive. Won her bumper at this track last summer; beaten under 10l in her two handicaps.
2	2 (2) (7/2 +59%) More Info	3.5 7/2(+59%)	(2) More Info 7/2, Unseated rider in handicap chase (9/1) at Killarney (23f, soft) on debut over fences 34 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Had been in good form over hurdles prior to latest outing, so worthy of respect. Stays well and this mark isn't beyond her judged on a close third at Roscommon last month.
13	13 (13) (9/2 +68%) Close Enough	4.5 9/2(+68%)	(13) Close Enough 9/2, Winner in hurdle at Limerick in July. 11/2, twelfth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Cork (18.7f, good to soft) 52 days ago. Up in trip. Needs to do more. Positively ridden when winning well over 2m6f Limerick; big shout on that form.
7	7 (7) (9/1 +44%) Sean Says	9 9/1(+44%)	(7) Sean Says 9/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 12/1, below form seventh of 15 in handicap chase at Tramore (21.6f, heavy) 41 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Blinkers back on. Others more persuasive. Runs well on occasions but has never been a prolific winner.
11	11 (11) (10/1 +50%) Longhouse Star	10 10/1(+50%)	(11) Longhouse Star 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Pulled up in novice chase (100/1) at Listowel (22f, soft) 8 days ago, tailed off when pulled up 5 out. Switches from chase to hurdles. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Placed in points but poor in maiden hurdles and pulled up over fences last week.
10	10 (10) (14/1 +72%) College Causeway	14 14/1(+72%)	(10) College Causeway 14/1, Eleventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.1f, good to soft, 20/1) 31 days ago, probably needed run. Not fully exposed. Not shown much in handicaps and likely ground issues as well.
12	12 (12) (17/2 +58%) Well Polly	8.5 17/2(+58%)	(12) Well Polly 17/2, Below form 36½ lengths tenth of 17 to Close Enough in handicap hurdle at Limerick (22f, soft, 18/1) 63 days ago. Hard to make a solid case for. Has lost her way since winning over this far at Limerick last November.
9	9 (9) (33/1 +18%) Mizuma	33 33/1(+18%)	(9) Mizuma 33/1, Last of 11 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (16f, good, 40/1) 42 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Hard to make a case for. Tailed off on his return to hurdling last month at Tramore following a break.
14	14 (14) (66/1 +18%) Tell Her Nothing	66 66/1(+18%)	(14) Tell Her Nothing 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 50/1, sixteenth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (24f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time. Makes no appeal. Minor form for his previous yard and going the same way for this one; now blinkered.

LTO Selection:

Tony and Danny Mullins again have strong claims here with Duncarrig. The six-year-old chestnut done well to win at Navan after making a bad mistake at the last and he'll be well fancied to follow up now. The Matthew Smith-trained Ragin Cajun sprang a surprise when winning easily at Listowel last week and a reproduction of that performance would see him hard to beat. Smith also saddles GIGANTAMAX EEVEE and a chance is taken on this Mount Nelson five-year-old. She came in for plenty of market support at Listowel and was in the process of running a fine race when falling two out. Rated just 80, she is open to further progress. A case can be made for many others in this competitive affair. Shark Hanlon saddles an interesting contender in the shape of handicap debutant Chasing Chances, while Flemensreva (first-time tongue-strap), Briana Lily and More Info are other leading hopes.

Having landed an 18-runner event at Listowel with something in hand last week, RAGIN CAJUN is well worth a chance to go in again despite the penalty. Most of the others have a bit to prove but More Info and Walk In Time should give their running.

15:40 Clonmel Handicap Hurdle 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:47 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (5/1 -11%) Tango Theatre	5 5/1(-11%)	(1) Tango Theatre 5/1, Remains a maiden after 19 runs but she posted a respectable second of 16 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (24.4f, good) 20 days ago. Place claims once more. 0-17 over hurdles but placed several times this year and likely to make her presence felt.
2	2 (2) (6/1 +0%) Imperial B G	6 6/1(+0%)	(2) Imperial B G 6/1, Fair bumper winner but he's struggled to match that form consistently over hurdles, off the track since beating only one at Warwick in May. Needs to hit the ground running. Off since disappointing run in May but his Haydock second in April was a good effort.
7	7 (7) (7/2 +0%) The Longest Day	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(7) The Longest Day 7/2, Isn't straightforward but he finally shed his maiden tag over C&D and followed it up back here 40 days ago. Much respected in his hat-trick bid despite a 5 lb rise. Dual C&D winner on good ground last month; slower ground probably not ideal today.
4	4 (4) (11/4 +17%) Return Fire	2.75 11/4(+17%)	(4) Return Fire 11/4, Dual chase winner around 3m last November who continued in good nick in the spring. Has gone well fresh so he's very much one to consider back hurdling off a handy-looking mark. Dual chase winner last season; has fitness to prove but his hurdle mark is workable.
8	8 (8) (12/1 -20%) Sea Prince	12 12/1(-20%)	(8) Sea Prince 12/1, Has failed to complete on both his starts over fences, though he was running with credit when falling at the last at Hexham (15.6f, good) 22 days ago on his final run for Mike Smith. Not discounted back in this sphere for his new yard. Second off today's mark over C&D for Mike Smith in June; makes stable debut today.
5	5 (5) (15/2 -15%) Pammi	7.5 15/2(-15%)	(5) Pammi 15/2, Likeable sort who gamely bagged a sixth C&D win in 6-runner handicap hurdle 17 days ago. Up 3 lb but seems sure to be on the premises once more. Six-time C&D winner, most recently this month; unreliable nowadays but can't be ruled out.
6	6 (6) (16/1 +0%) Ivane	16 16/1(+0%)	(6) Ivane 16/1, Unreliable individual. Fair sixth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (22f, soft) 63 days ago. Difficult ask at these weights on what he's shown. Engaged 5.12 here Wednesday. Best result when fourth of 12 here (2m4f, heavy) yesterday, travelling well long way.
9	9 (9) (33/1 +0%) Solway Primrose	33 33/1(+0%)	(9) Solway Primrose 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden hurdler. Off 10 months before fading fourth of 6 to Pammi in handicap over C&D 17 days ago. Needs to build on it from 5 lb out of the handicap though. Only fourth of six over C&D on handicap debut and effectively 2lb higher today.

LTO Selection:

Pammi struck by a short head in a three-way duel to the line over C&D last time and she has only been raised 3lb for that display, which should keep her in contention. However, the vote goes to THE LONGEST DAY, who had the former well-held over C&D last month when accounting for his rivals by a length and a half. The son of Milan could prove very hard to beat off 5lb higher. Return Fire completes the shortlist on his return to this sphere.

RETURN FIRE proved a consistent sort over fences last term and has run well off a break too so is worth siding with to capitalise on a lenient-looking mark back over hurdles. Pammi has a superb record round here and rates a big threat, while in-form maiden Tango Theatre ought to be in the shake-up too in an open handicap.

Preference is for TANGO THEATRE, who has posted some very creditable performances in defeat this year and certainly deserves a win.

15:47 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:55 Pontefract Handicap (Class 3) 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (4/1 +33%) Theoryofeverything	4 4/1(+33%)	(3) Theoryofeverything 4/1, Created a taking impression when making a winning debut in 7f Doncaster novice (heavy) in April. Yet to build on that though and was below form sporting first-time cheekpieces at Goodwood (9.9f, soft) 8 weeks ago. Needs to get back on track. Needs a step forward but this 3yo is in top hands and things could click at some point.
4	4 (4) (5/1 -50%) Chriszoff	5 5/1(-50%)	(4) Chriszoff 5/1, 3 wins from 5 runs this year, latest at Ayr in July. 5/6, good second of 5 in handicap at Ayr (10f, heavy) a couple of months ago. Open to further improvement and first-time cheekpieces may well eke out that bit extra. Player. Denied four-timer most recently but still ran well and this 3yo is a key player.
5	5 (5) (6/1 +8%) Auld Toon Loon	6 6/1(+8%)	(5) Auld Toon Loon 6/1, Latest win at Chester in July. 10/3, shaped as if still right at the top of his game when seventh of 8 in handicap at Ayr (10f, good to soft) 7 days ago, going well when not clear run from 2f out. Two wins in the summer and this lightly raced 4yo could still have more to offer.
2	2 (2) (9/1 -80%) First Impression	9 9/1(-80%)	(2) First Impression 9/1, Latest win at Chester in August and ran at least as well in defeat when second of 10 in handicap there (10.3f, soft, 4/1) 12 days ago, running on. Looks back to his very best and has to be taken seriously. In top form at Chester and also effective elsewhere; can give another good account.
1	1 (1) (13/8 +35%) King Lear	1.625 13/8(+35%)	(1) King Lear 13/8, Off the mark second time up at Nottingham and ran at least as well in defeat when runner-up at Goodwood (9.9f, good to firm, 4/6) 23 days ago, better placed than most. Should have more to offer and he's of serious interest now handicapping. Has shown considerable promise and this unexposed 3yo brings potential to his h'cap debut.
6	6 (6) (15/2 +46%) Lightening Company	7.5 15/2(+46%)	(6) Lightening Company 15/2, C&D winner in April. 9/2, third of 5 in handicap at Doncaster (10.2f, good to soft) 12 days ago, slowly away. Likely he will find a few too strong. Seen to good effect when winning over C&D in April and not ruled out now back here.
7	7 (7) (20/1 -135%) Baryshnikov	20 20/1(-135%)	(7) Baryshnikov 20/1, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Seventh of 10 in handicap (5/1) at Chester (10.3f, soft) 12 days ago. Seems to have gone off the boil of late, so best to look elsewhere. Well handicapped on form as recent as June but not at the same level more recently.

LTO Selection:

A chance is taken on LIGHTENING COMPANY, who has been dropped 1lb in the ratings after running into a modest third in a handicap at Doncaster last time. He can make his presence felt. Ben Haslam's charge was slowly away on that occasion and he is likely to be seen in a better light should he get off on terms. First Impression rates as the biggest danger to the selection following his second over the extended 1m2f at Chester, while Theoryofeverything also commands respect.

FIRST IMPRESSION has looked back to something like his very best in recent starts so John Quinn's 6-y-o is fancied to notch a sixth career victory at the expense of King Lear, who went down fighting behind a progressive one returning from a long absence at Goodwood earlier this month and he should have more to offer now handicapping. Chriszoff and Theoryofeverything can do battle for third spot.

The 3yo CHRISZOFF has improved with each of his five starts, posting three wins in the process, and he's taken to land another one.

15:55 Pontefract Handicap (Class 3) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:00 Bellewstown Handicap 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
3	3 (3) (2.5/1 +29%) Step Back In Time	2.5 2.5/1(+29%)	(3) Step Back In Time 2.5/1, Winner at Navan in September. 11/1, good fourth of 17 in handicap at Fairyhouse (6f, good to soft) 10 days ago. One to consider. Improving mare should appreciate return to 5f and handles soft; respected.
10	10 (10) (4/1 +60%) Catherine Chroi	4 4/1(+60%)	(10) Catherine Chroi 4/1, 9/1, third of 11 in handicap at Down Royal (7f, soft) 3 days ago. Back down in trip. Enters calculations. Creditable effort at Down Royal on Monday from out of the handicap; back in trip.
5	5 (5) (6/1 -9%) Ever Rock	6 6/1(-9%)	(5) Ever Rock 6/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 8/1, thirteenth of 17 in handicap at Fairyhouse (6f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Others more persuasive. Too keen and didn't get home over 6f at Fairyhouse latest; others preferred.
1	1 (1) (7/1 -56%) Distillate	7 7/1(-56%)	(1) Distillate 7/1, Latest win at Naas in August. Fifth of 7 in handicap at Down Royal (5f, soft, 4/1) 3 days ago. Quick return after no luck in running at Down Royal on Monday and can't rule out.
4	4 (4) (10/1 -25%) Realtin Fantasy	10 10/1(-25%)	(4) Realtin Fantasy 10/1, One win from 32 Flat runs. Twelfth of 14 in handicap at the Curragh (5f, good to soft, 17/2) 40 days ago. Could figure under red-hot claimer. Last season's second off 7lb higher mark; acts on soft, could go well from a low draw.
6	6 (6) (11/1 -38%) Art Of Unity	11 11/1(-38%)	(6) Art Of Unity 11/1, 28/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, bit below form 3½ lengths seventh of 21 to Step Back In Time in handicap at Navan (5f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Visor back on. Chance on old form. Respectable form of late but needs to improve on recent form behind some of today's rivals.
11	11 (11) (12/1 +25%) Darcy's Rock	12 12/1(+25%)	(11) Darcy's Rock 12/1, Below form fifth of 10 in handicap (33/1) at Laytown (6f) 16 days ago. Couple of good runs for current yard this term but opposable from 6lb out of handicap.
16	16 (16) (14/1 +79%) Takana	14 14/1(+79%)	(16) Takana 14/1, C&D winner. Ninth of 12 in handicap at Catterick (6f, good, 66/1) 29 days ago. RESERVE. Engaged 3.45 here Wednesday. Sole win came in C&D 2yo maiden, decent third in C&D handicap yesterday; reserve.
8	8 (8) (15/2 +32%) Zig Zag Zyggy	7.5 15/2(+32%)	(8) Zig Zag Zyggy 15/2, Latest win here in July. 15/2, seventh of 10 in handicap at Laytown (6f) 16 days ago. C&D winner in July; Laytown run below best but can be forgiven and one to consider.
12	12 (12) (125/1 -150%) Kimbah	125 125/1(-150%)	(12) Kimbah 125/1, Last of 19 in handicap at Naas (5f, good, 80/1) 145 days ago. Absent since poor Naas comeback run in May; 3lb wrong.

LTO Selection:

STEP BACK IN TIME has hit a bit of form and has prospects of doubling her career total. She made the breakthrough off a lowly mark in Navan at the start of the month and showed that her new rating wasn't beyond her when finishing a close fourth at Fairyhouse. Both of those races were in a slightly higher grade than this one. Distillate suffered a nightmare journey when fifth at Down Royal on Monday. She was caught in the closing stages at Navan by Step Back In Time, so has to rate a danger and this ground won't inconvenience her. Eruption is certainly on a mark she can be competitive off. Distillate's stablemate, Zig Zag Zyggy, won here in July. His form is in and out, however, he is capable on a going day but wouldn't want the ground too deep.

STEP BACK IN TIME is in top form and could be the way to go in this handicap. Catherine Chroi and Eruption are a couple of others to consider.

Last year's second REALTIN FANTASY isn't the easiest to win with but has conditions in her favour and is nicely drawn

16:00 Bellewstown Handicap 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:10 Newmarket Listed (Class 1) 16f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (1/5 +31%) Trawlerman	0.2 1/5(+31%)	(4) Trawlerman 1/5, Last year's Ebor victor who resumed winning ways in fine style in 4-runner Salisbury conditions event (14f) 13 days ago. Proven over 2m and looks the one to beat. Last year's Ebor winner who is the one to beat here if at the top of his game.
3	3 (3) (4/1 +38%) Shandoz	4 4/1(+38%)	(3) Shandoz 4/1, Smart 1m4f winner who showed himself to be as good as ever when fifth to Bay Bridge in September Stakes at Kempton (12f) 19 days ago. Not ruled out on his first go over this trip. Respectable run in 1m4f AW Group 3 latest; this new trip is worth a go.
2	2 (2) (25/1 -39%) Island Brave	25 25/1(-39%)	(2) Island Brave 25/1, Useful handicapper who scored in determined fashion at Haydock a year ago. Not disgraced thereafter but has fitness to prove on his comeback from 9 months off. 12-time winner but well beaten in last two runnings of this race and returns from absence.

LTO Selection:

An impressive winner on his return in a conditions race at Salisbury recently, last year's Ebor victor TRAWLERMAN sets a lofty standard on form and he can take this en route to another possible tilt at the Long Distance Cup at Ascot. Shandoz remains relatively unexposed over such distances and has the potential to improve, while Enemy is winless since January but cannot be ruled out.

TRAWLERMAN ran away with a Salisbury conditions event earlier in the month and with his stamina also proven over this 2m trip last year's Ebor scorer looks hard to beat. Enemy could be the one to chase him home.

Last year's Ebor winner TRAWLERMAN was back on song when easily winning a conditions race at Salisbury recently and gets the nod.

16:10 Newmarket Listed (Class 1) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:15 Clonmel Maiden Chase 24f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 (1) (5/2 -25%) Bella Bliss	2.5 5/2(-25%)	(1) Bella Bliss 5/2, Fairly useful chaser. 3 wins from 6 runs this season. 8/11, finished alone in 2-runner handicap chase at Kelso (23.4f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Can go well in bid to remain unbeaten over fences. Won a match at Kelso last time after winning a Ballinrobe beginners; handles soft; player.
2	2 (2) (7/2 -75%) Iridescent	3.5 7/2(-75%)	(2) Iridescent 7/2, Fairly useful chaser. 3 wins from 5 runs this season. Latest win in chase at Wexford in August. 4/1, good second of 8 in handicap chase at Galway (22.5f, soft) 17 days ago. Improving over fences and big shout on these terms. Much improved lately over hurdles and fences; fine 2nd at Galway last time; solid chance.
5	5 (5) (10/11 +60%) The Short Go	0.909091 10/11(+60%)	(5) The Short Go 10/11, Fairly useful hurdler. 13/2, sixth of 8 in novice hurdle at Galway (20.7f, good to soft) 56 days ago, possibly failing to stay. Clearly of interest on chase debut but there are stamina doubts. Maiden hurdle winner was below form in a Galway novice since; needs best on chasing bow.
4	4 (4) (12/1 +70%) Robyndeglory	12 12/1(+70%)	(4) Robyndeglory 12/1, Fair winner at 24f over hurdles. Ninth of 12 in handicap chase at Wexford (19.6f, soft, 20/1) 27 days ago. Back up in trip. Looks vulnerable on these terms. Five time hurdle winner isn't as good over fences yet and has a bit to find today.
3	3 (3) (200/1 +0%) Drimsree Lad	200 200/1(+0%)	(3) Drimsree Lad 200/1, Poor chaser. Eighth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (25.4f, good to soft, 40/1) 36 days ago. Point' winner remains a maiden under rules and is out of his depth.

LTO Selection:

IRIDESCENT should be able to put his experience to good use. Two from three over fences, the Jonathan Fogarty-trained nine-year-old has a rating of 121. He finished second to Glenquin Castle at Galway earlier this month and this looks a good opportunity for him to register a fifth career success. Starting off over the larger obstacles, The Short Go is given second preference. The Fame And Glory bay finished no worse than third on his first five starts, but disappointed when a well-beaten sixth of eight on his latest outing at Ballybrit. Bella Bliss is the other leading hope and is two from two since switching to fences. She done well to strike on her chasing debut at Ballinrobe, before following up when coming home alone in a two-runner contest at Kelso. Alex Harvey again takes the ride on the Getaway six-year-old, with the capable amateur claiming a valuable 7lb.

IRIDESCENT took another step forward in defeat in a Galway handicap chase last time and could edge out Bella Bliss who is 2-2 in this sphere. The Short Go is clearly of interest going chasing for Henry de Bromhead but it's not certain he'll stay 3m.

16:15 Clonmel Maiden Chase 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:22 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (5/1 +0%) Burbank	5 5/1(+0%)	(2) Burbank 5/1, Back to form out of the blue when springing a 33/1 surprise in 26.5f handicap hurdle here in April, benefiting from an enterprising ride. Remains to be seen whether he's allowed quite so much rope again. 4lb re-rise since C&D win is likely not as key as the ability to boss things again.
4	4 (4) (5/2 -11%) Monochromix	2.5 5/2(-11%)	(4) Monochromix 5/2, Placed in maiden/novice hurdles last season and this unexposed sort appeals as one who could have more to offer now handicapping over further. Interesting runner, even more so if the market vibes are strong on his return. Just held over 2m3f at Carlisle in March (soft); longer trip a plus on handicap debut.
1	1 (1) (5/2 -11%) Stuzzikini	2.5 5/2(-11%)	(1) Stuzzikini 5/2, Winner of maiden at Kilbeggan in April. 16/1 and blinkered first time, creditable third of 6 in novice hurdle at Killarney (23f, soft) 34 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Yard's runners here always respected. About 5l third on unfavourable terms in a novice last month (2m7f, soft); handicap debut.
5	5 (5) (6/1 +8%) Malangen	6 6/1(+8%)	(5) Malangen 6/1, Goes well here, landing a fourth course win in 2m handicap 17 days ago. Ran well enough to think he stays 3m when third here in August. Engaged 4.05 here on Wednesday. 2m here when he won 17 days ago and remote fourth yesterday; faded on both attempts at 3m.
3	3 (3) (7/1 +0%) Andys Flame	7 7/1(+0%)	(3) Andys Flame 7/1, Ran creditably In Ireland both starts during the summer, in first-time cheekpieces when third of 15 in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (20.5f) last month. Can figure if stamina holds now stepping up in trip. Engaged 2.55 here on Wednesday. He was done with before two out when well held at Perth (again about 2m4f) on Wednesday.
6	6 (6) (14/1 +0%) Dalileo	14 14/1(+0%)	(6) Dalileo 14/1, Course winner. Respectable 7½ lengths fourth of 8 to Malangen in 2m here 17 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. This test more suitable but he's 6 lb wrong at the weights. Engaged to run 2.55 here on Wednesday. 1-26 over hurdles, always behind here on Wednesday; 6lb out of the weights.

LTO Selection:

BURBANK sprung a surprise at huge odds over an extended 3m2f around here on his latest outing in April, but that success hardly looked like a fluke, considering his superiority over the opposition on the day. The veteran ought to hold every chance of recording a double off a 4lb higher rating. The main danger is Stuzzikini on his handicap bow for the Gordon Elliott stable after his third at Killarney, while Monochromix completes the shortlist following some promising efforts over timber last season.

A chance is taken on the unexposed Lucinda Russell handicap newcomer MONOCHROMIX, with confidence in his chance increased should the betting vibes be strong back from his break. Fellow handicap debutant Stuzzikini is feared most for the Gordon Elliott team.

Less exposed and upped to a trip he's probably been waiting for, MONOCHROMIX is taken over fellow handicap debutant Stuzzikini.

16:22 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:30 Pontefract Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (2/1 +11%) Beyond Borders	2 2/1(+11%)	(2) Beyond Borders 2/1, Showed improved form to resume winning ways in 11-runner nursery (7/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 3 weeks ago, staying on to lead final 1f. Expected to be bang there from a 6 lb higher mark. 6lb rise for his ready win in a well-contested AW nursery; better to come; solid contender.
4	4 (4) (2.25/1 +44%) Another Gift	2.25 2.25/1(+44%)	(4) Another Gift 2.25/1, 3 wins from 8 runs this year, latest at Windsor in September. Had her winning run ended up in grade when second of 10 in nursery (7/1) at Yarmouth (6f, soft) 7 days ago, clear of rest. Sure to remain competitive in this similar company. Thriving in nurseries; only second last week but clear of the third; may do better yet.
5	5 (5) (3.5/1 +56%) Invincible Aura	3.5 3.5/1(+56%)	(5) Invincible Aura 3.5/1, 5/4, fourth of 9 in minor event at Southwell (7.1f) 22 days ago, possibly doing too much early from worst of draw. Makes handicap debut. Promise over 6f twice & 7f looked to stretch him latest; opening mark tough enough though.
1	1 (1) (8/1 -60%) Swordplay	8 8/1(-60%)	(1) Swordplay 8/1, Winner at Hamilton in June. Got back on the up when second of 6 in nursery there (6f, good to firm, 17/2) just over 3 weeks ago. Can give another good account. This less demanding than previous nursery tasks and he's performed creditably; contender.
3	3 (3) (11/1 -38%) Free Nation	11 11/1(-38%)	(3) Free Nation 11/1, Hooded for 1st time, possibly unsuited by conditions when ninth of 12 in minor event at Newbury (6f, good, 7/2) 10 weeks ago. Makes handicap debut and needs to get back on track having been gelded. Hasn't lived up to market expectation as yet but may do so now gelded & handicapping.
7	7 (7) (12/1 +25%) Woodleigh	12 12/1(+25%)	(7) Woodleigh 12/1, 11/1, again failed to see his race out when sixth of 10 in nursery at Carlisle (5.8f, soft) 15 days ago. Others more persuasive. Ran well for second on nursery debut but he hasn't backed it up in either run since.
8	8 (8) (25/1 -79%) Hello Cotai	25 25/1(-79%)	(8) Hello Cotai 25/1, Never involved when seventh of 10 in minor event at Bath (5f, good to firm, 12/1) 36 days ago. Makes handicap debut and could well make more of an impact. Likely improver now handicapping and he's one to note for market confidence.
9	9 (9) (66/1 -136%) Soveraine	66 66/1(-136%)	(9) Soveraine 66/1, Runner-up over C&D on debut in June but beaten in excess of 77 lengths combined since, well held on nursery debut at Leicester (6f, good to firm) on latest. Would take a significant leap of faith to get involved. Went close over C&D on debut but not come close to that level since; lots to prove.

LTO Selection:

ANOTHER GIFT has been a model of consistency of late and she was denied a four-timer recently by a well-handicapped rival. This looks a good opportunity to get back to winning ways as Ed Dunlop's charge was a clear second at Yarmouth and there could be more in the locker. Last-time-out winner Beyond Borders is feared most after winning a competitive Racing League contest over 6f at Wolverhampton, while better can be expected of Whoop Whoop.

It's tough to get away from BEYOND BORDERS, who showed improved form to resume winning ways at Wolverhampton 3 weeks ago and Karl Burke's colt can continue his upward trajectory returned to turf. Another Gift had her winning run ended at Yarmouth last week but remains in top form so heads up the dangers, with Whoop Whoop and Swordplay completing the shortlist.

Swordplay is respected but fellow topweight BEYOND BORDERS (nap) is taken to defy a 6lb rise for his Wolverhampton success.

16:30 Pontefract Handicap (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:35 Bellewstown Stakes 12f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
6	6 (6) (2/1 +50%) Mr King	2 2/1(+50%)	(6) Mr King 2/1, Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Roscommon in July. Good third of 14 in handicap (11/4) at the Curragh (10f, good) 46 days ago. Up in trip. Yard in good form. Potential improver over this longer trip although encounters much softer ground here.
7	7 (7) (2/1 +60%) Roaring Gallagher	2 2/1(+60%)	(7) Roaring Gallagher 2/1, Fairly useful gelding. Course winner. Creditable sixth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 9/2) 28 days ago. Looked as though this trip could suit on penultimate Curragh run so potential improver.
1	1 (1) (9/4 +0%) Star Harbour	2.25 9/4(+0%)	(1) Star Harbour 9/4, Useful gelding. Latest win at Chepstow in August. Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 15/2) 15 days ago, not ideally placed. The one to beat. Best form at 1m2f, the one to beat if running to his mark.
4	4 (4) (15/2 +53%) Charming Star	7.5 15/2(+53%)	(4) Charming Star 15/2, Twice-raced winner. 1 win from 2 runs this year. 5/1, won 7-runner maiden at Listowel (12f, soft) 7 days ago, suited by increase in trip. Unexposed but has a lot more on his plate here. Listowel maiden winner has much more on his plate here.
3	3 (3) (20/1 -100%) Zenon	20 20/1(-100%)	(3) Zenon 20/1, Won a 13-runner handicap at Killarney (14f, soft, 7/1) in August 2020. From a top yard but a watching brief has to be the percentage call after that length of absence. Off for over three years; trip on the short side although ground in his favour.

LTO Selection:

A very tricky puzzle. ZENON hasn't been seen on a racecourse since winning a good pot at Killarney in August 2020 but, interestingly, he holds an entry in the Cesarewitch at Newmarket next month which indicates that he is training well. Staying trips are his forte and he enjoys deep ground. Charming Star was tough in winning over a similar trip in a maiden at Listowel. He will plough through conditions and should be no backmarker. The lightly-raced Martinstown should come on from his comeback third in Roscommon at the start of the month. He is clearly talented, as evidenced by landing a hot maiden in Cork last year, but he may not want the ground to be deep. Joseph O'Brien's Roaring Gallagher could be an improver up in trip with Conor Stone-Walsh's 7lb claim a bonus.

STAR HARBOUR has acquitted himself well in some competitive handicaps in Britain in recent weeks and this looks a good opportunity for another win. Aidan O'Brien's Martinstown can give him most to think about ahead of Mr King.

The highest rated in the race STAR HARBOUR has still to convince at this trip but he could just get away with it around this track

16:35 Bellewstown Stakes 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:45 Newmarket Handicap (Class 2) 12f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
8	8 (8) (5/2 +29%) Spectacular Style	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(8) Spectacular Style 5/2, Frankel colt who struck at the fourth time of asking when easily seeing off 3 rivals in a 1½m Hamilton novice 23 days ago. More on his plate now handicapping but he's very much unexposed, particularly at this trip. 625,000gns Frankel colt who goes handicapping having shown plenty of promise previously.
5	5 (5) (8/1 +33%) Crystal Delight	8 8/1(+33%)	(5) Crystal Delight 8/1, Plenty of creditable efforts in handicaps this year but latest Doncaster fifth (beaten 11 lengths) wasn't one of them. Can be slowly away but he's 2lb lower than when a good second over C&D in May.
2	2 (2) (8/1 -14%) Victory Dance	8 8/1(-14%)	(2) Victory Dance 8/1, Won twice as a juvenile. Ran with credit in 1¼m listed races on his first 2 outings this year but ran poorly when stepping up to 1½m for the first time at Ascot recently. First-time blinkers worn on that occasion are quickly discarded. Flopped at Ascot just 19 days ago but considerable promise previously and not written off.
1	1 (1) (10/3 +17%) Marhaba The Champ	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(1) Marhaba The Champ 10/3, Relished the step up to 1½m when producing a big career best to win a 14-runner handicap at York's Ebor meeting (good to firm) under Ryan Moore. Did it cosily so even a 6 lb rise may not prevent him following up. Won over 1m4f at York's Ebor meeting and he's unexposed at the trip; on the shortlist.
7	7 (7) (13/2 -63%) Tenerife Sunshine	6.5 13/2(-63%)	(7) Tenerife Sunshine 13/2, Won a course maiden as a juvenile. Not seen this year until winning an 11f Kempton handicap at the end of August. Left the impression he had something left (pricked his ears through most of final 1f) and it's likely there's more to come from this lightly-raced 3-y-o. Unexposed 3yo who won on belated reappearance and could have more left in the tank.
3	3 (3) (14/1 -40%) Splendent	14 14/1(-40%)	(3) Splendent 14/1, Pair of handicaps 1½m in Britain at the start of the summer and added to his tally in a conditions race in Hungary under Frankie Dettori at the start of this month. Ought to be competitive. 4yo who has an improving profile and could still have more to offer.
6	6 (6) (15/2 -25%) True Legend	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(6) True Legend 15/2, Typically improving middle-distance handicapper for this yard, scoring for third time at Salisbury (1½m) in July before runner up at Glorious Goodwood. Ridden too aggressively in Melrose at York and quickly back to form when second of 9 at Ascot (1½m, good to firm) 19 days ago. Progressive in these cheekpieces (bar one blip) and this 3yo is firmly in calculations.
9	9 (9) (18/1 -50%) Divina Grace	18 18/1(-50%)	(9) Divina Grace 18/1, Struck on Chepstow reappearance in June and back to winning ways when shading a tight finish at Bath (11.5f, firm) 3 weeks ago. Only nudged up 2 lb but this is a stronger race. 3yo who has won twice this season, but suspicion she'll be vulnerable now back up in grade.
4	4 (4) (25/1 +24%) Saratoga Gold	25 25/1(+24%)	(4) Saratoga Gold 25/1, Won an AW handicap over this trip at Kempton in July but has been operating below his best since. A bounce back is needed in refitted blinkers. Bolted up at Kempton in July but has failed to fire on his last four starts.

LTO Selection:

MARHABA THE CHAMP was value for more than the winning margin when scoring on his first go over this distance at York last time out, and he can overcome the burden of top weight to follow up under Ryan Moore. Kevin Ryan's charge is preferred to Kempton scorer Tenerife Sunshine and Spectacular Style, who could not have done it any easier at Hamilton and now makes his handicap debut. Splendent and Victory Dance have the form to get involved as well.

MARHABA THE CHAMP's York Ebor meeting win looks very solid form so he might be able to see off the 3-y-o contingent, headed by Spectacular Style and Tenerife Sunshine, who are lightly raced types from leading stables and likely have more to offer.

The return to this C&D could be a plus for CRYSTAL DELIGHT, who was a good second here in May and is now 2lb lower.

16:45 Newmarket Handicap (Class 2) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:50 Clonmel Handicap Chase 18f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 (1) (0.73/1 +58%) Cave Court	0.73 0.73/1(+58%)	(1) Cave Court 0.73/1, Much-improved performer in recent weeks, landing back-to-back handicap hurdles, and capitalised on his lower chase mark to complete the hat-trick with plenty to spare at Listowel (20f) 6 days ago. Remains one to keep firmly on side. Essentially off the same mark as when winning with ease last week at Listowel.
6	6 (6) (8.5/1 +39%) Kilashee	8.5 8.5/1(+39%)	(6) Kilashee 8.5/1, Unreliable individual as a rule but she has produced a couple of her better efforts of late, notably travelling better than most but not finding a great deal when fifth behind Court Cave at Listowel (20f) 6 days ago. Work to do with that rival once more. Ran well for a long way last week at Listowel in the race won by Cave Court.
11	11 (11) (10/1 +50%) Seskin Flyer	10 10/1(+50%)	(11) Seskin Flyer 10/1, Latest win in chase at Kilbeggan (19f) in July. 10/1, respectable 13 lengths sixth of 11 to Padraic's Choice in handicap chase at Downpatrick (19.2f, good) 31 days ago. Good bit to find with Padraic's Choice on their recent Downpatrick clash.
8	8 (8) (11/1 +45%) Shean Glory	11 11/1(+45%)	(8) Shean Glory 11/1, Modest winner at 19f over hurdles. 20/1, merely closed up late when 11½ lengths fifth of 11 to Padraic's Choice in handicap chase at Downpatrick (19.2f, good) 31 days ago. Looks to need further respite from the handicapper on current evidence. Ran ok behind Padraic's Choice at Downpatrick but don't see him reversing those placings.
7	7 (7) (12/1 +0%) Barbaha Queen	12 12/1(+0%)	(7) Barbaha Queen 12/1, Modest winner at 2m over hurdles. Tongue strap on for 1st time, offered little when seventh of 10 in handicap chase (8/1) at Ballinrobe (17f, good to soft) on debut over fences 13 days ago. Beaten 25l in a 2m1f Ballinrobe handicap on recent chase debut.
9	9 (9) (12/1 -140%) Padraic's Choice	12 12/1(-140%)	(9) Padraic's Choice 12/1, Has largely struggled to make an impact but given a big chance by the handicapper, he took full advantage to make winning return from 8 months off at Downpatrick (19.2f) 31 days ago, going with plenty of zest and jumping well. Task here is to back that up. Easy Downpatrick winner but may need good ground to show his best form.
3	3 (3) (14/1 -75%) Itsalonglongroad	14 14/1(-75%)	(3) Itsalonglongroad 14/1, Twenty four runs since last win in 2021 but he did turn in one of his better recent efforts when very good second of 10 in handicap chase at Ballinrobe (17f, good to soft, 15/2) 13 days ago. Not out of things with a repeat. Front-runner who has hung around to make the frame in his last two chases.
4	4 (4) (16/1 +0%) Crowsatedappletart	16 16/1(+0%)	(4) Crowsatedappletart 16/1, Hurdles winner at 2m during the spring but recent efforts not so inspiring, well held over fences/hurdles in recent months. Fitting of blinkers needs to have positive effect now. Winning hurdler; his form has gone cold of late and his chase form is uninspiring.
12	12 (12) (22/1 -38%) Fly De Megaudais	22 22/1(-38%)	(12) Fly De Megaudais 22/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Fourth of 10 in handicap chase at Ballinrobe (17f, good to soft, 16/1) 13 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. At least completed at Ballinrobe but that 4th was fairly remote and this looks no easier.
10	10 (10) (25/1 -25%) Johanna Yeats	25 25/1(-25%)	(10) Johanna Yeats 25/1, One win from 32 NH runs. 10/1, creditable seventh of 16 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.6f, good) 45 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Strike-rate of 1-32 overall and she's 0-6 over fences, yet to place.
5	5 (5) (50/1 -150%) Pana To Milan	50 50/1(-150%)	(5) Pana To Milan 50/1, Modest winner at 20f over hurdles. 10/1, pulled up in handicap chase at this course (22.8f, heavy) on debut over fences 175 days ago, tailed off when pulled up 2 out. Pulled up on his only previous chase run and has been off since April.

LTO Selection:

The progressive CAVE COURT is officially 6lb well in and is difficult to oppose as he bids for his fourth success in a row. Upped 13lb for winning at Listowel last week, the Noel Kelly-trained six-year-old will carry a 7lb winners penalty. His cause is further aided by the 7lb claim of Oran McGill. An easy winner at Killarney on his penultimate start, General Clermont is given second preference. He failed to make an impact when attempting to follow-up at Listowel last week and switching to fences now, an improved performance can be expected. Barbaha Queen has a good record at Clonmel and might be able to make an impact with Danny Mullins aboard. Downpatrick winner Padraic's Choice, admirable veteran Seskin Flyer and Ballinrobe runner-up Itsalonglongroad are others for the shortlist.

A dual winner over hurdles, CAVE COURT marked himself down as one to keep firmly on side when opening his chase account with plenty to spare at Listowel 6 days ago and, with his rider's claim off-setting his penalty, he can complete the 4-timer. Padraic's Choice cashed in off a basement mark on return at Downpatrick in August and a repeat gives him a shout. Itsalonglongroad should also be in the mix.

This should be at the mercy of CAVE COURT, who continued his good recent work back over fences last week at Listowel.

16:50 Clonmel Handicap Chase 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:55 Perth NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
6	6 (6) (6/1 -9%) Backdoorflush	6 6/1(-9%)	(6) Backdoorflush 6/1, Mount Nelson filly. Half-sister to bumper winner Finnthemagician. Dam (h127) bumper/2m/17f hurdle winner (stayed 21f). Notable newcomer. Half-sister to a bumper winner and dam was a bumper winner; looks the part on paper.
1	1 (1) (6/4 +0%) Al Kalila	1.5 6/4(+0%)	(1) Al Kalila 6/4, Third of 7 in bumper (15/8) at this C&D (good to soft) on NH debut 57 days ago. Should improve for that initial experience and looks a strong player. Quite promising debut when keeping-on third of seven over C&D last month; likely contender.
5	5 (5) (7/4 -7%) Tommys Law	1.75 7/4(-7%)	(5) Tommys Law 7/4, €10,000 3-y-o, £75,000 4-y-o, Kingston Hill gelding. Half-brother to modest 2m hurdle winner Roisins Ciara. Dam (h91) lightly raced in bumpers/over hurdles. Runner-up both starts in Irish points (latest Apr 9). Worth a chance to make a successful Rules debut. Joined Lucinda Russell for £75,000 after finishing second in two Irish points last season.
2	2 (2) (12/1 +0%) Ballysax Hank	12 12/1(+0%)	(2) Ballysax Hank 12/1, Eliot gelding. Dam, modest maiden hurdler, 1½m winner on Flat. Bred to have enough speed for this sort of test, so worthy of a market check. Third foal from a low-grade 1m4f Flat winner; probably best watched on debut.
3	3 (3) (18/1 -13%) Bogleyburn	18 18/1(-13%)	(3) Bogleyburn 18/1, Shirocco gelding. Dam behind in bumpers/poor form over hurdles. Not all that interesting on paper. First foal from dam who showed only minor promise in bumpers/over hurdles.
7	7 (7) (20/1 +0%) Tankardstown Diva	20 20/1(+0%)	(7) Tankardstown Diva 20/1, €5,000 3-y-o, Jukebox Jury filly. Dam, ran once over hurdles, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (21f winner) Amrons Sage. Fell sole start in Irish points (Apr 21). Others more appealing. Towards rear when falling at fifth fence on Irish point debut in April; makes rules debut.
4	4 (4) (40/1 -21%) Boris The Underdog	40 40/1(-21%)	(4) Boris The Underdog 40/1, £1,000 4-y-o, Valirann gelding. Dam unraced sister to bumper winner/smart chaser (stayed 25f) Buckers Bridge. Last of 4 finishers sole outing in point (Apr 22). Hard to fancy. Safely held when last of four finishers in 2m4f maiden point in April; rules debut today.

LTO Selection:

Al Kalila shaped well on his debut under Rules over C&D to finish third and may find normal progression to get involved. However, the one to side with is TOMMYS LAW, who was a 75,000 pounds purchase after his two runner-up efforts in point-to-points and he could be ready to strike at the first time of asking. Any market support for the son of Shirocco, Bogleyburn, should be respected.

TOMMYS LAW was picked up for £75,000 after finishing runner-up on both point starts and he's worth a chance to make a successful debut under Rules. His stablemate Backdoorflush makes plenty of appeal on pedigree and Al Kalila is an obvious player having finished third over C&D on debut a couple of months ago.

C&D third AL KALILA probably sets a fair standard of rules form and is taken to enhance Stuart Crawford's very good bumper record.

16:55 Perth NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 14f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (9/1 +64%) Vienna Girl	9 9/1(+64%)	(1) Vienna Girl 9/1, Fair winner at 16f in bumpers. 11/2, seventh of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (14.1f, good to firm) 127 days ago. This trip will suit. Bumper winner; excuses for two low-key handicap efforts; four-month absence to overcome..
7	7 (7) (10/1 -82%) Lincoln Rockstar	10 10/1(-82%)	(7) Lincoln Rockstar 10/1, 9/2, good third of 10 in handicap at Redcar (14f, good) 9 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Cheekpieces back on. Reasonably consistent since upped in trip; stuck on well at Redcar last week; chance..
4	4 (4) (10/1 -33%) Huscari	10 10/1(-33%)	(4) Huscari 10/1, 9/1, creditable third of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW) 12 days ago, more patient tactics having to be employed after a tardy start. One to consider. No match for in-form rival at Lingfield (2m) latest; fair mark for first run at Southwell..
5	5 (5) (10/3 +5%) All About Alice	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(5) All About Alice 10/3, Course winner. Career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW, 15/2) 29 days ago. Big shout again. Bounded clear at Lingfield (2m AW) last month; effective here and 5lb rise is fair; solid..
2	2 (2) (11/4 +54%) Lord Torranaga	2.75 11/4(+54%)	(2) Lord Torranaga 11/4, Course winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. 10/3, creditable second of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 20 days ago. Consistent, finding the frame in each of his last four starts; 2-3 overall at Southwell.
3	3 (3) (12/1 -20%) Induro De Fontaine	12 12/1(-20%)	(3) Induro De Fontaine 12/1, 11/2, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW) when last seen 18 months ago. Might need this. Absent since winning at Lingfield (2m Cl6) in April 2022; same mark but fitness to prove..
9	9 (9) (14/1 +0%) Papa Ricco	14 14/1(+0%)	(9) Papa Ricco 14/1, 10/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW) 12 days ago. Nottingham winner (1m2f); failed to demonstrate improvement; below par at Lingfield latest.
11	11 (11) (17/2 -6%) Who Loves You Baby	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(11) Who Loves You Baby 17/2, 4/1, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (13.3f) 26 days ago, better placed than most. Makes tapeta debut. Could figure. Still seeking first win (0-8); fared okay on AW debut at Chelmsford (13.5f); stamina?.
12	12 (12) (18/1 -100%) Cape Point	18 18/1(-100%)	(12) Cape Point 18/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 250/1, eighth of 12 in minor event at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 41 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut and from a good family so could do better at this low level. Modest form; this step up in distance in handicap company could show her in a better light.
6	6 (6) (22/1 +12%) Kitten's Dream	22 22/1(+12%)	(6) Kitten's Dream 22/1, Unreliable sort. C&D winner. 17/2, respectable 7¼ lengths fourth of 9 to All About Alice in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW) 29 days ago. Placed in this last year and well handicapped on old form; work to do with All About Alice.
8	8 (8) (33/1 +34%) Kovu	33 33/1(+34%)	(8) Kovu 33/1, Sixth of 11 in handicap at Catterick (12.1f, soft, 100/1) 16 days ago. Seven-race maiden; dropped out after forcing the pace at Catterick (1m4f) latest; stamina?.
10	10 (10) (40/1 -233%) Buganvillea	40 40/1(-233%)	(10) Buganvillea 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, eighth of 11 in maiden at Kempton (12f) 15 days ago. Makes handicap debut from a lowly base and could do better. Lightly raced filly; hasn't shown much (at 1m4f); tough to fancy on handicap debut..

LTO Selection:

It was a weaker race in which All About Alice blitzed the field at Lingfield 29 days ago, but while she has also previously won over 1m3f on this circuit, a 5lb higher mark means she needs to register another personal best. With that in mind, HUSCARI appears worth chancing off 4lb lower than her only previous winning mark. Nicola Currie knows the filly well and the partnership can provide some value. The consistent Lord Torranaga and recent Lingfield winner Induro De Fontaine are also considered.

ALL ABOUT ALICE won in taking style at Lingfield 4 weeks ago and looks well at home on the AW so there is a good chance she can go in again. Huscari is feared, while Buganvillea and Cape Point might step up now handicapping at this low level.

The obvious candidate is Dylan Cunha's emphatic Lingfield scorer \bALL ABOUT ALICE\. She looks fairly treated from just a 5lb higher mark.

17:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:05 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (2/1 +20%) Dashing Panther	2 2/1(+20%)	(1) Dashing Panther 2/1, Successful at Newbury in May and has run at least as well both starts since, beaten by an unexposed 3-y-o when second of 10 in handicap at Ascot (12f, good to soft, 11/2) 62 days ago. Not taken lightly. Newbury winner who has finished runner-up at other top tracks since; sights lowered.
8	8 (8) (5/1 +17%) Baltic	5 5/1(+17%)	(8) Baltic 5/1, Has made little impact in 3 starts so far, tenth of 11 in maiden (40/1) at Chelmsford City (10f) 35 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time as he goes up in trip for his handicap debut. Makes handicap debut with the yard in decent form and cheekpieces are enlisted.
4	4 (4) (11/4 -46%) Rogue Tornado	2.75 11/4(-46%)	(4) Rogue Tornado 11/4, Opened account at this C&D in July. Upped further in trip, found only a well-handicapped rival too strong when second of 11 in handicap at Salisbury (14.2f, good, 5/2) 49 days ago. Major player. Bumped into a sharp improver last time; progressing himself and still well treated.
5	5 (5) (11/1 -38%) Myboymax	11 11/1(-38%)	(5) Myboymax 11/1, Made more impact than previously this season when second of 6 in handicap at Thirsk (14f, good to soft, 11/1) 19 days ago. Lurks on a dangerous mark, so he's shortlisted with cheekpieces reapplied. Finally showed more this year when a length runner-up at Thirsk (1m6f).
6	6 (6) (12/1 +64%) Kemerton	12 12/1(+64%)	(6) Kemerton 12/1, Failed to come on for reappearance run when ninth of 10 in handicap at Leicester (10f, soft, 33/1) 16 days ago. Has a bit to prove at present as he goes up in trip. Recent signs haven't been great and he's not bred for this far.
2	2 (2) (13/2 +35%) Total Lockdown	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(2) Total Lockdown 13/2, Hinted at a revival when second of 5 in handicap at Leicester (11.8f, soft, 25/1) 16 days ago. Task is now to build on his latest effort. Better last time at Leicester (1m4f) for all that he posed no danger to the winner.
7	7 (7) (14/1 +58%) Night Life	14 14/1(+58%)	(7) Night Life 14/1, Upped in trip, raced freely when fifth of 7 in handicap (22/1) at Ripon (12f, good to firm) 23 days ago. Bred to stay this far but will need to settle better if she's to be effective at this distance. Remains a maiden (0-10) and was only fifth of seven over this far at Ripon latest.
3	3 (3) (25/1 -56%) Gift Of Raaj	25 25/1(-56%)	(3) Gift Of Raaj 25/1, After 5 months off, below form when fourth of 5 in handicap (8/1) at Catterick (13.9f, soft) 16 days ago, despite having been well positioned. Has fallen further in the weights, but needs to leave his latest effort behind. Well handicapped but he needed to run better after a break at Catterick.
10	10 (10) (40/1 +0%) Analytics	40 40/1(+0%)	(10) Analytics 40/1, Form has gone the wrong way on her last 2 starts, always behind when last of 10 in minor event (17/2) at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to firm) 50 days ago. Looks to be up against it. Beginning to look flattered by her third on heavy at Nottingham; out of the weights.
9	9 (9) (150/1 -127%) Rhyme Scheme	150 150/1(-127%)	(9) Rhyme Scheme 150/1, Struggled for form on the Flat last year. Made no impression when fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle (11/1) at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good) when last seen in June. Best watched back on the level. Dual winner but 0-14 for this yard and has been struggling over hurdles.

LTO Selection:

A taking winner over C&D on his penultimate start, ROGUE TORNADO has since run with credit over further, and he remains on a workable mark with Ross Coakley taking over in the saddle. He is narrowly preferred to Dashing Panther, who has done very well since upped to this distance and conditions look to be in his favour once more. Gift Of Raaj and Myboymax are capable of being in the shake-up too.

Having got off the mark at this C&D in July, ROGUE TORNADO bumped into one who is thriving when runner-up at Salisbury last time, so he is taken to resume winning ways back at this venue. Dashing Panther is respected having shown improved form upped to this trip in handicaps, with Myboymax completing the shortlist.

Tom Clover's ROGUE TORNADO might be the answer provided a sound surface isn't important to him.

17:05 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:10 Bellewstown Handicap 12f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
6	6 (6) (5/2 +38%) Katonah	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(6) Katonah 5/2, Respectable second of 14 in handicap (15/2) at Listowel (12f, soft) 7 days ago, left with lot to do. Yard in good form. Player under Colin Keane. Improver on soft ground of late; should go well although draw not ideal.
11	11 (11) (7/1 +72%) Bolero	7 7/1(+72%)	(11) Bolero 7/1, Remains a maiden after 22 Flat runs. 9/1, fourteenth of 16 in handicap at Navan (14f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Others more persuasive. Moderate recent efforts but placed form back in May on soft would give her claims.
9	9 (9) (8/1 +33%) Glyde Ranger	8 8/1(+33%)	(9) Glyde Ranger 8/1, Winner at Sligo in August. 13/2, creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Galway (12.2f, good to soft) 16 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Sligo winner likes soft but needs to improve on subsequent form.
10	10 (10) (9/1 +36%) Enquire Within	9 9/1(+36%)	(10) Enquire Within 9/1, One win from 22 Flat runs. 15/2, good fourth of 9 in handicap at Tramore (16f, good) 15 days ago. Back down in trip. Didn't handle the track at Tramore; sharp, turning track again here so may not be ideal.
15	15 (15) (10/1 +29%) Contrapposto	10 10/1(+29%)	(15) Contrapposto 10/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, creditable second of 16 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (16f, soft, 15/2) 10 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Recent Listowel hurdles second with some form at this level on the Flat; place claims.
1	1 (1) (10/3 +52%) Narlita	3.333333 10/3(+52%)	(1) Narlita 10/3, Respectable third of 7 in maiden (6/1) at Tramore (12f, good) 15 days ago. Top-weight one to consider back in handicap company on favoured ground.
12	12 (12) (11/1 +21%) Charlie Darling	11 11/1(+21%)	(12) Charlie Darling 11/1, Winner at Navan in August. Respectable seventh of 12 in handicap at Tramore (12f, good, 6/1) 15 days ago, never nearer. Navan winner hasn't landed a blow since; may want a more galloping track.
7	7 (7) (12/1 -118%) Snowhaven	12 12/1(-118%)	(7) Snowhaven 12/1, 7/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, good second of 14 in handicap at Tipperary (9f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Needs considering. Looked as though this step up in trip would suit at Tipperary so more likely.
14	14 (14) (18/1 +55%) All Ways And Ever	18 18/1(+55%)	(14) All Ways And Ever 18/1, Creditable sixth of 10 in novice hurdle (22/1) at Downpatrick (17.8f, soft) 13 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Poor on the Flat, poor on last Flat outing. Runner-up in Limerick maiden hurdle on soft but precious little of note on Flat; 7lb wrong.
17	17 (17) (28/1 -12%) Boston Bongo	28 28/1(-12%)	(17) Boston Bongo 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 12 in maiden (66/1) at Roscommon (12f, good to soft) 37 days ago. Makes handicap debut. RESERVE. Handicap debut and worth a market check but looks to have fair share of weight; reserve.
18	18 (18) (28/1 +58%) Chilean	28 28/1(+58%)	(18) Chilean 28/1, Twenty five runs since last win in 2018. 12/1, last of 16 in handicap at Navan (14f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. RESERVE. Former Group 3 winner moderate nowadays but can't be safely ruled out; reserve.
8	8 (8) (50/1 +24%) Baron Wild	50 50/1(+24%)	(8) Baron Wild 50/1, Tenth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.6f, good, 80/1) 45 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Poor on last Flat outing. Little of note as yet for current yard under both codes and hard to fancy.

LTO Selection:

John McConnell's DULEEK STREET was an emphatic winner of a maiden hurdle on soft ground at Cartmel last month, so has to be appealing off a mark of 56 as he reverts back to the Flat. In addition, Siobhan Rutledge takes 3lb off his back. Narlita just gets into this grade and has to be feared. She just lost out by the minimum margin over a shorter trip at Gowran Park in May. She stays this trip and is used to competing in higher classes of races. Katonah caught a tartar when second in Listowel after travelling well on the deep ground and should be in contention. Nusra will enjoy these conditions and arrives on the back of a victory in an apprentice handicap at Ffos Las last month.

DULEEK STREET arrives on the back of a ready hurdle success at Cartmel last month and there really ought to be a race in him off this sort of mark on the Flat. Katonah and Snowhaven arrive on the back of good runs in 3-y-o only events and are feared most ahead of ahead of the selection's stablemate St Cianans.

Having been denied a clear run at Listowel KATONAH did well to stay on for second over this trip in tesing ground and gets the vote

17:10 Bellewstown Handicap 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:18 Newmarket Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (4/1 +43%) Double Time	4 4/1(+43%)	(2) Double Time 4/1, Not the most straightforward but shaped well at a big price when second at Ascot recently, travelling with purpose but making his effort earlier than ideal. Big player if he's in the same form. Back to form in first-time hood at Ascot three weeks ago and could be in the mix once more.
14	14 (14) (5/1 +23%) Ranger Thunderbolt	5 5/1(+23%)	(14) Ranger Thunderbolt 5/1, Work-in-progress in trio of backend AW novice events last year and much-improved making handicap/turf debut, successful on return at Newbury (1m) in July. Good second back at that venue (10f) has followed and he should give another good account after a short break. 3yo who showed progressive form in July in his first two handicaps and is on the shortlist.
5	5 (5) (9/2 +31%) Value Added	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(5) Value Added 9/2, Improved under more positive tactics, runner-up at Windsor prior to going one place better at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in July. Back on track when fourth at Salisbury last time and too soon to rule out further improvement. Lightly raced 3yo who has shaped as though today's drop back to 1m could be a positive.
6	6 (6) (9/2 -13%) Restrict	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(6) Restrict 9/2, Won twice on all-weather in March, successful at Wolverhampton and Kempton. Only narrowly denied on turf debut when second of 13 in handicap at Newbury (7f, good to firm, 16/1) 30 days ago. Leading contender. Short-headed at Newbury last month & this lightly raced 3yo is open to further improvement.
7	7 (7) (10/1 +29%) Ey Up Its The Boss	10 10/1(+29%)	(7) Ey Up Its The Boss 10/1, Latest win at Thirsk in August. Shaped as if still in top form (made effort earlier than ideal) when third at Chester 13 days ago and mark remains a feasible one. In and out this season but plenty of good runs and in the shake-up if he's on a going day.
1	1 (1) (12/1 +0%) Perfect Thunder	12 12/1(+0%)	(1) Perfect Thunder 12/1, Fairly useful for Joseph O'Brien but she's yet to fully fire for her current yard and others are more persuasive. Continues down the weights but others are more compelling on this season's evidence.
11	11 (11) (12/1 +14%) Kimifive	12 12/1(+14%)	(11) Kimifive 12/1, Capitalised on a reduced mark to end a long-losing run at Epsom a month ago and remains well treated on old form, so not without hope. Exploited a reduced mark at Epsom when defying trouble in running; just 2lb higher here.
8	8 (8) (13/2 +7%) Victoria Falls	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(8) Victoria Falls 13/2, On the up and arrives on a hat-trick having scored comfortably at Thirsk 10 days ago. Solid claims despite the penalty. Better than ever when winning the last twice and she's respected under a 5lb penalty.
4	4 (4) (25/1 -79%) Macs Dilemma	25 25/1(-79%)	(4) Macs Dilemma 25/1, Confirmed his return to form when a respectable fourth at Chepstow last time but doesn't appear to have a great deal in hand of his current mark. In fair form at regular haunt Chepstow; remains to be seen how he'll fare away from there.
3	3 (3) (25/1 -25%) King Of Scotia	25 25/1(-25%)	(3) King Of Scotia 25/1, Fairly useful winner for Michael O'Callaghan and would probably have made a bigger impact at Southwell on stable debut had he not blown the start. Could feature if he breaks on terms. Check the betting on his second start for this yard but he's been below par the last twice.
12	12 (12) (80/1 -60%) Revision	80 80/1(-60%)	(12) Revision 80/1, Fair handicapper who has disappointed on both outings since leaving Kevin Ryan, so arrives with a bit to prove. Runner-up at Leicester in July but well beaten the last twice.
13	13 (13) (80/1 -60%) Come Together	80 80/1(-60%)	(13) Come Together 80/1, Fairly useful form for Ralph Beckett but both starts for this stable have been lacklustre. Drops back in trip but hard to fancy on what he's shown the last twice (1m2f/1m3f).

LTO Selection:

VICTORIA FALLS arrives in search of a hat-trick of victories having backed up her success on the July course at Thirsk last week. The four-year-old has to carry a 5lb penalty, but she may prove difficult to stop based on her current form. Ranger Thunderbolt shaped as though the return to a mile would aid his cause when runner-up at Newbury last time. Ventura Rascal, Restrict and Kimifive appeal most of the remainder.

RESTRICT resumed progress and was unfortunate not to win at Newbury a month ago, so he's a confident choice for all that this is quite a competitive event for the grade. The hat-trick seeking Victoria Falls is a threat along with Ranger Thunderbolt.

Recent Ayr runner-up VENTURA RASCAL is taken to go one better at a track that should suit his prominent style.

17:18 Newmarket Handicap (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:23 Clonmel NH Flat Race 17f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
8	8 (8) (0.53/1 +47%) Royal Hollow	0.53 0.53/1(+47%)	(8) Royal Hollow 0.53/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Second of 9 in bumper at Killarney (17f, soft, 15/8) 34 days ago. Sets the standard and should have enough to open her account. Competitive in all her bumpers and latest conqueror at Killarney now looks a good horse.
4	4 (4) (4.5/1 +31%) Noble Talent	4.5 4.5/1(+31%)	(4) Noble Talent 4.5/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Second of 11 in bumper (17/2) at Listowel (20f, soft) on bumper debut 8 days ago. Not dismissed. Good fourth in a maiden hurdle before finishing second last week at Listowel.
3	3 (3) (5/1 +38%) Jet Setting Jim	5 5/1(+38%)	(3) Jet Setting Jim 5/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fourth of 11 in bumper at Listowel (20f, soft, 7/2) 8 days ago. More required. Kept wide and given plenty to do when fourth at Listowel last week.
2	2 (2) (7/1 -40%) Ebony Jade	7 7/1(-40%)	(2) Ebony Jade 7/1, Kalanisi gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdler/smart chase winner Mia's Storm. Makes plenty of appeal on paper and worthy of interest. Sixth foal; half-brother to very useful 2m3f-3m hurdle/chase winner Mia's Storm.
7	7 (7) (200/1 -100%) Into The Unknown	200 200/1(-100%)	(7) Into The Unknown 200/1, Once-raced maiden. 50/1, eleventh of 13 in bumper at Wexford (20.7f, good to soft) on NH debut 83 days ago. Didn't show much at all in a Wexford bumper when 50-1.
6	6 (6) (250/1 -67%) Crinaloo Flyer	250 250/1(-67%)	(6) Crinaloo Flyer 250/1, Once-raced maiden. 40/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Cork (16.9f, good to soft) on NH debut 76 days ago, struggling when slow 5 out. Makes bumpers debut. Was 40-1 when pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Cork two months ago.

LTO Selection:

JET SETTING JIM might be able to reverse Listowel form with Noble Talent. The pair were second and fourth behind Chosen Templar at the Co Kerry venue last week, with the selection coming in for plenty of market support. Settled towards rear, the Jet Away gelding was probably given too much to do and while he made good late progress, he ultimately couldn't reel in the principals. Noble Talent didn't go unsupported at the Harvest festival and it'll come as no surprise if he manages to go a place better. Placed three times from three starts, Royal Hollow is another leading contender. She finished well ahead of Chosen Templar at Killarney on her most recent outing and with Adam Ryan claiming a valuable 7lb, she is sure to go close. Wisteria Bloom and Barton Snow both warrant respect, while newcomer Ebony Jade is an interesting contender with Patrick Mullins a significant jockey booking. The Kalanisi bay is a half-brother to Mias Storm, a classy eight-time winner in the UK.

ROYAL HOLLOW travelled with purpose again when runner-up at Killarney a month ago and this looks an ideal opportunity for her to open her account unless Ebony Jade proves to be an above-average newcomer. Wisteria Bloom is another player if tuned up back from a year off.

The mare ROYAL HOLLOW bumped into a smart prospect last time at Killarney and this looks easier.

17:23 Clonmel NH Flat Race 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
6	6 (6) (4/1 -14%) Zaphea	4 4/1(-14%)	(6) Zaphea 4/1, Winner at Musselburgh (5f) earlier this month and ran at least as well in defeat from 5 lb higher mark when second at Catterick (5f, soft) 5 days ago. Solid claims in present groove. In form this month granted a sharp turf 5f and cut; 4lb well in and down slightly in grade.
8	8 (8) (5/2 +82%) Amroon	2.5 5/2(+82%)	(8) Amroon 5/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, eleventh of 13 in maiden (100/1) at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 24 days ago. Will hold more chance now handicapping and worth noting if the market speaks in his favour. Big uplift needed but best run was on Tapeta and the drop to 5f looks a possible plus.
4	4 (4) (7/2 +22%) Raft Up	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(4) Raft Up 7/2, Proved much shorter in betting and showed much more than previously when second of 8 in nursery at Brighton (5.2f) in August, challenging final 1f and just failing. Merits consideration with a repeat. Almost defied refusal to settle at Brighton latest; wide trip on Tapeta the time before.
3	3 (3) (7/2 -56%) Zola Power	3.5 7/2(-56%)	(3) Zola Power 7/2, Lightly raced maiden who ran up to best when second of 7 in nursery at Kempton (6f) 15 days ago, bursting clear 2f out but not quite getting home. Return to the minimum trip a plus and he's a player. Second on Polytrack (5f, 6f) the past twice, committing early latest; live contender.
5	5 (5) (11/1 +56%) Elliott	11 11/1(+56%)	(5) Elliott 11/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, sixth of 10 in minor event at Haydock (6f, good to firm) 21 days ago. That effort wasn't devoid of encouragement and he may yet have more to offer now handicapping. Needs to leave maiden/novice form behind but these are easier waters and he drops in trip..
2	2 (2) (17/2 +23%) Reflexion Faite	8.5 17/2(+23%)	(2) Reflexion Faite 17/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 13/2, ran respectably when fifth of 7 on nursery debut at Ripon (5f, good) 30 days ago, losing place around 2f out before keeping on again. Eased 2 lb ahead of this but a return to 6f may suit ideally. Down 2lb today but the race got away from her at a vital stage on last two starts.
12	12 (12) (33/1 -106%) Lotting's Lass	33 33/1(-106%)	(12) Lotting's Lass 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Below form 5¼ lengths fifth of 9 to Zaphea in nursery (13/2) at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Makes tapeta debut with something to find. Over 5l behind Zaphea on turf last time, albeit with excuses; switches surface now.
1	1 (1) (40/1 -233%) Quiet Affair	40 40/1(-233%)	(1) Quiet Affair 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, sixth of 10 in minor event (50/1) at Kempton (6f) 78 days ago. Cheekpieces go on for handicap debut. Nice debut in May on Polytrack (6f) but hasn't got the basics as right again since.
13	13 (13) (50/1 -355%) Bella Camina	50 50/1(-355%)	(13) Bella Camina 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 33/1, showed more than previously when third of 10 in nursery at Carlisle (5f, good to firm) 21 days ago, every chance entering final 1f and keeping on. Needs to pull out more however to figure here. Career-best form when third at Carlisle (5f, good to firm) but comes with risks attached.
11	11 (11) (50/1 -79%) Belvoir Kitten	50 50/1(-79%)	(11) Belvoir Kitten 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/1, eighth of 10 in nursery at Chelmsford City (7f) 26 days ago. Back down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Ed Dunlop. Plenty to find on form. Didn't raise game for Ed Dunlop in nurseries; new yard generally scores with older horses.
9	9 (9) (50/1 +24%) Glamorous Joy	50 50/1(+24%)	(9) Glamorous Joy 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tenth of 11 in minor event at Salisbury (6f, soft, 200/1) 27 days ago. Hooded for 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Green in defeat latest (6f); hood and drop in trip possible positives, her mark less so..
7	7 (7) (80/1 -142%) Regal Solitaire	80 80/1(-142%)	(7) Regal Solitaire 80/1, Unreliable sort. Eleventh of 13 in nursery (28/1) at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 42 days ago, dropping away over 1f out. Hard to warm to. Yet to see out her races that well, including returned to 5f on nursery debut last time..
10	10 (10) (100/1 -150%) Harswell Star	100 100/1(-150%)	(10) Harswell Star 100/1, Sixth of 8 in minor event (80/1) at Beverley (5f, heavy) 8 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Others more persuasive. Anonymous effort at Beverley last week (5f, heavy); looks stable second string to Zaphea..

LTO Selection:

A comfortable winner at Musselburgh on her penultimate start, it is no surprise to see ZAPHEA turned out quickly after she went down by just a head in her bid for back-to-back wins at Catterick on Saturday. Currently 4lb well-in, the daughter of Dandy Man is a must for consideration in this weaker race. Bella Camina is an interesting alternative from the bottom of the handicap, while Zola Power and Raft Up are others with solid place claims.

ZAPHEA matched the form of her breakthrough success at Musselburgh when finishing a sound second at Catterick 5 days ago and she looks sure to go well again in this groove. Zola Power rates the chief threat dropped back to the minimum trip ahead of Raft Up. Elliott demands a check in the betting on his handicap debut.

If the tactics are got spot on, and Raft Up and Zaphea don't settle any better, this nursery can be entrusted to ZOLA POWER.

17:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:40 Pontefract Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (4/1 -33%) Mersea	4 4/1(-33%)	(3) Mersea 4/1, Latest win at Carlisle in August. 12/1, shaped as if still in good form when fourth of 7 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 7 days ago, meeting some trouble entering final 1f. Made all at Carlisle last month (6f, good to firm) and two solid efforts since; respected.
6	6 (6) (4/1 +20%) Emily Post	4 4/1(+20%)	(6) Emily Post 4/1, C&D winner in August. 9/4, ran creditably from 5 lb higher when fourth of 6 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) 23 days ago. Not taken lightly. C&D winner last month; fair fourth at Hamilton latest; promise on good to soft.
5	5 (5) (5/2 +44%) Milbanke	2.5 5/2(+44%)	(5) Milbanke 5/2, 6/1, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, heavy) 54 days ago, never nearer. First run for yard after leaving Ruth Carr and he's one to be interested in from this mark. Conditions shouldn't be an issue and he starts out for a new yard off a handy mark; chance.
1	1 (1) (9/1 +10%) Roundhay Park	9 9/1(+10%)	(1) Roundhay Park 9/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 12 runs this year, latest at Ripon in August. Ran one of lesser races when last of 11 in handicap at Chester (7f, soft, 12/1) 13 days ago. Needs to bounce back quickly but can. Having a good year and conditions should suit; one to take seriously.
4	4 (4) (10/3 +49%) Tribal Hunter	3.333333 10/3(+49%)	(4) Tribal Hunter 10/3, Won at Hamilton on second start in August 2022 and ran creditably under his penalty when fifth of 10 in minor event at Newcastle (6f) next time. Not seen for 13 months and needs a market check ahead of this handicap debut. Promise as a 2yo but not raced for 391 days; market should be revealing.
7	7 (7) (14/1 +22%) King's Crown	14 14/1(+22%)	(7) King's Crown 14/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 10/1, below form after 10 weeks off when seventh of 12 in handicap at Chester (6.1f, soft) 13 days ago. Will need to leave that effort well behind. Dropped a long way in the weights this year; handy draw and revival could be imminent.
8	8 (8) (17/2 +29%) The Dunkirk Lads	8.5 17/2(+29%)	(8) The Dunkirk Lads 17/2, Below form fifth of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (5.6f, good, 15/2) 11 days ago. Capable from this sort of mark but he's tough to predict. In and out since his Beverley win in April but that run shows what he's capable of.
2	2 (2) (28/1 -180%) Shandy Star	28 28/1(-180%)	(2) Shandy Star 28/1, C&D winner. 20/1, failed to come on for recent run when last of 7 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 7 days ago. Others look stronger. Yet to shine after ten months off; conditions fine but others look stronger.
9	9 (9) (66/1 -230%) Trilby	66 66/1(-230%)	(9) Trilby 66/1, 50/1, possibly needed the run on first run since leaving George Boughey after 4 months off when fourth of 7 in minor event at Catterick (7f, good) 29 days ago. This should reveal what ability remains. Satisfactory stable debut four weeks ago and return to 6f a plus; mark looks high enough.

LTO Selection:

An intriguing recruit to the Julie Camacho stable, MILBANKE ran with plenty of credit on his most recent start at Doncaster and, with previous form over C&D to call upon, the son of Intello can get back to winning ways. A taking winner over C&D on her penultimate outing, Emily Post commands attention along with Mersea, who has been in consistent form of late.

A tricky closing contest to solve but the vote goes to MILBANKE, who was narrowly beaten when fourth at Doncaster last month and, having moved to Julie Camacho since, he's one to be interested in from this mark with a valuable 3 lb claimer taking over in the plate. Emily Post has got her act together since the hood went on so she heads up the dangers, ahead of Mersea and the enigmatic Roundhay Park.

A trappy event but MERSEA ran creditably behind useful fillies over C&D last week and she could be the answer in a weaker race.

17:40 Pontefract Handicap (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:53 Newmarket Handicap (Class 3) 10f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (8/1 +0%) Evania	8 8/1(+0%)	(1) Evania 8/1, All 3 wins on AW. Last of 9 on sole turf start, albeit it was a listed event. Not at best when sixth of 9 on Kempton's AW when last seen in May. Back on a winning mark but might be using this to gear up for a return to AW. Below par when last seen in May but on a competitive mark on previous form this year.
4	4 (4) (9/4 -63%) Pjanoo	2.25 9/4(-63%)	(4) Pjanoo 9/4, Won a 1m Windsor Racing League handicap in August. Good close of fourth in 10 in another Racing League event at Wolverhampton (8.6f) since, his effort worth marking up slightly given he was forced wide from his outside stall. Big player under Buick. In fine form in these cheekpieces; the step back up in trip should be fine.
3	3 (3) (9/2 -80%) Promoter	4.5 9/2(-80%)	(3) Promoter 9/2, Has been a little disappointing in recent starts but his mark has come down as a result and it's possible he'll benefit from today's first-time blinkers. His stable won this in 2021. Unable to threaten on last three starts but perhaps the blinkers will give him a boost.
2	2 (2) (9/4 +63%) The City's Phantom	2.25 9/4(+63%)	(2) The City's Phantom 9/4, Back to best when third over this trip at Epsom in June but he wasn't in anything like the same form when last in a Racing League handicap at Windsor 6 weeks ago. Freshened up since. Inconsistent and well beaten last time, but previous Epsom third puts him firmly in mix.
5	5 (5) (9/2 +36%) First Officer	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(5) First Officer 9/2, Seems to be going through the motions at present, faring no better in cheekpieces (left off now) on the July course here when last seen 7 weeks ago. Needs to stage a revival. Mark continues to fall but he's been regressive this year.

LTO Selection:

PJANOO scored on his penultimate start at Windsor before following that up with a solid fourth at Wolverhampton earlier in the month. This appears to be an excellent opportunity for Richard Spencer's colt to get his head back in front. His stable companion The City's Phantom will go well if able to replicate his third in a valuable handicap at Epsom in June, while a set of blinkers may see Promoter in a better light.

It may pay to narrow this year's Challenge Whip down to the pair of 3-y-os. PJANOO's last 2 efforts in Racing League handicaps look very solid form in the context of this race and he's preferred to Promoter who has been a little disappointing so far this year but is one who could react well to blinkers.

The 3yo PJANOO has been in fine form since the cheekpieces went on and this looks a good opportunity for him to return to winning ways.

17:53 Newmarket Handicap (Class 3) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Southwell Maiden (Class 5) 11f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
6	6 (6) (4/1 +33%) Mass Consumption	4 4/1(+33%)	(6) Mass Consumption 4/1, Fair maiden. Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap (9/2) at Ripon (2m, good) 30 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Cheekpieces on first time. Best work late on over 2m latest; 5f shorter trip not an obvious plus; cheekpieces added.
10	10 (10) (5/4 +29%) Marie Laveau	1.25 5/4(+29%)	(10) Marie Laveau 5/4, Fairly useful form. Hooded first time, good third of 6 in handicap (5/1) at Chepstow (1m, good to firm) 24 days ago, slowly away. Significantly up in trip. Obvious claims. Settled better in the hood at Chepstow latest (retained); should cope with 4f longer trip.
11	11 (11) (8/1 -60%) Sonnet Star	8 8/1(-60%)	(11) Sonnet Star 8/1, Fair form. Good second of 7 in novice at Chepstow (1¼m, good to firm) 24 days ago, running on. Makes tapeta debut. Only just missed out at Chepstow last time (1m2f, good); yard having a good month.
2	2 (2) (10/3 +17%) Barrel Aged	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(2) Barrel Aged 10/3, Promising individual. 9/1, 6 lengths second of 8 in novice at Kempton (1½m) on debut in January. It's taken a bit of time to get him back to the track but he should have more to offer. Unseen since Kempton debut second (1m4f; form franked by winner and fourth) in January.
3	3 (3) (18/1 -64%) Knights Affair	18 18/1(-64%)	(3) Knights Affair 18/1, Fair form when second on 1m Ripon debut in July but hasn't built on it in 3 runs since, including a handicap last time. Makes AW debut. Best efforts so far granted 7f-1m on good, but does have winning siblings at today's trip.
4	4 (4) (18/1 -29%) A Poet's Secret	18 18/1(-29%)	(4) A Poet's Secret 18/1, Thrice-raced colt. 125/1, first run since leaving Sean Woods when sixth of 11 in maiden at Kempton (1½m) 15 days ago, well positioned. Weakened into midfield on all three 1m4f starts (stable debut latest); more needed.
7	7 (7) (18/1 -13%) Sir Terence Hadley	18 18/1(-13%)	(7) Sir Terence Hadley 18/1, 40/1, showed ability amidst greenness when seventh of 8 in novice at Salisbury (1¼m, good to firm, 40/1) on debut 13 days ago. Should be wiser now. Green and outpaced before some okay late work on Salisbury debut; longer trip a plus.
8	8 (8) (25/1 -25%) National Health	25 25/1(-25%)	(8) National Health 25/1, 10/1, pulled up in juvenile hurdle at Uttoxeter (2m, good) on debut 60 days ago. Could only consider if backed now switching to the Flat. Poor hurdling debut; actually quite nicely bred for the Flat; look for market confidence.
9	9 (9) (125/1 -56%) Tennessee Blaze	125 125/1(-56%)	(9) Tennessee Blaze 125/1, Failed to beat a rival in 2 outings on turf in May. Unseen since last home at big prices on both turf starts in the spring (1m2f, 1m4f).
1	1 (1) (150/1 -200%) Frites	150 150/1(-200%)	(1) Frites 150/1, Down the field in 2 bumpers ahead of this switch to the Flat. Non-stayer in two good-ground bumpers this summer/autumn, beaten 68l at Worcester latest.

LTO Selection:

While a mark of 73 is hardly insurmountable, MARIE LAVEAU sets the standard in this ordinary looking maiden and she is a strong fancy to carry to the famous colours of Kirsten Rausing to victory at this level. Being by Derby winner Sir Percy, her pedigree screams out for middle distances and she could be a different proposition having stayed on strongly near the finish over a mile at Chepstow last time. Barrel Aged and Sonnet Star are the pick of the rest.

Given how well MARIE LAVEAU settled in the hood over 1m at Chepstow last time she should have prospects of staying further (bred to) and she sets the standard here. It's a slight concern that Barrel Aged has been absent since his debut in January but he showed promise on that occasion and is feared most ahead of Sir Terrance Hadley, who was very green on his recent turf debut so could improve now.

Upped to a likely suitable trip, and proven already on Tapeta, MARIE LAVEAU probably ought to have the beating of Sonnet Star.

18:00 Southwell Maiden (Class 5) 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 11f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
9	9 (9) (4/1 +0%) The Pug	4 4/1(+0%)	(9) The Pug 4/1, Career best when winning 14-runner handicap at this C&D (15/2) 22 days ago, well on top finish. Unreliable type, however. Posted personal-best performance when beating 13 rivals over C&D three weeks ago; a player.
6	6 (6) (6/1 -9%) Owens Lad	6 6/1(-9%)	(6) Owens Lad 6/1, Course winner. Latest win at Carlisle in August. 7/2, good second of 10 in handicap at Ffos Las (12f, heavy) 27 days ago, clear of rest. Ought to be in the shake-up. In career-best form on turf in recent months and also suited by Tapeta; respected.
4	4 (4) (7/1 +30%) Bay Of Naples	7 7/1(+30%)	(4) Bay Of Naples 7/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Leicester in September. 10/3, respectable third of 7 in handicap at Beverley (9.9f, heavy) 8 days ago. Can go well again. Ended long losing run on turf this month but others have more appealing profiles.
1	1 (1) (8/1 +43%) Mercurius Power	8 8/1(+43%)	(1) Mercurius Power 8/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable fifth of 12 in handicap (28/1) at Newcastle (10.2f) 20 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Respectable fifth when upped to 1m2f this month but now 0-13 for current stable.
11	11 (11) (10/3 +17%) Timewave	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(11) Timewave 10/3, Course winner. Good third of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f, 15/2) 9 days ago, clear of rest. Bold showing is on the cards at these weights. Course winner in April and returns after good third at Newcastle last week; in the mix.
13	13 (13) (16/5 +47%) Roman Art	3.2 16/5(+47%)	(13) Roman Art 16/5, Blinkered for 1st time, good third of 10 in handicap at this C&D (9/2) 39 days ago, clear of rest. Needs considering with the headgear retained. 0-7 now but ran well in defeat over C&D in first-time blinkers last month; good chance.
2	2 (2) (22/1 -38%) Sarkha	22 22/1(-38%)	(2) Sarkha 22/1, 14/1, fifth of 6 in handicap at Windsor (10f, good) 52 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Ed Dunlop. Can give a good account. Sold out of Ed Dunlop's for 3,600gns after two disappointing runs; stable debut today.
7	7 (7) (33/1 -83%) Showlan Spirit	33 33/1(-83%)	(7) Showlan Spirit 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable third of 8 in handicap (25/1) at Kempton (11f) 15 days ago. Much respected on her tapeta debut. Kept on for third when upped to 1m3f at Kempton this month and remains lightly raced.
12	12 (12) (33/1 -18%) Jenny Ren	33 33/1(-18%)	(12) Jenny Ren 33/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in March. Creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 8/1) 27 days ago. Enters calculations. Probably reliant on a strong pace to aim at but ran well this month, after a break.
5	5 (5) (40/1 -150%) Check My Pulse	40 40/1(-150%)	(5) Check My Pulse 40/1, Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap chase (4/1) at Hexham (15.6f, good) 22 days ago, running on late. Up in trip. Modest on the Flat, so others appeal more. Better known as a chaser now; first Flat run since 2020 when sixth on turf last month.
10	10 (10) (40/1 -82%) Savvy Brilliance	40 40/1(-82%)	(10) Savvy Brilliance 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 12/1) 19 days ago. Has work to do. Unexposed after only five runs but weakened out of contention on recent handicap debut.
8	8 (8) (100/1 -257%) Autonomy	100 100/1(-257%)	(8) Autonomy 100/1, Course winner. Six wins from 18 Flat runs. 11/2, respectable sixth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f). Off 14 months. Significantly down in trip with his fitness to prove. Triple Tapeta winner in spring 2022 but has fitness to prove after 432-day layoff.
14	14 (14) (150/1 -275%) Lilla Cross	150 150/1(-275%)	(14) Lilla Cross 150/1, Eighth of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 80/1) 14 days ago so others appeal more. Unable to land a blow over 1m2f at Chelmsford this month and now 0-6; look elsewhere.

LTO Selection:

HASHTAGMETOO has looked like her time could be near for a while, and she put in another pleasing effort to hit the frame over 1m4f at Wolverhampton last week. The six-year-old ought to go very close once again. Owens Lad hasn't finished out of the top two in each of his last three outings, so he has to be respected off 2lb higher than his most recent second at Ffos Las. Of the remainder, Bay Of Naples and Timewave make the most appeal in an open contest.

TIMEWAVE can boast a course success and arrives on the back of a good clear Newcastle third last time out so can resume winning ways off the same mark here. Fellow course winner Owens Lad heads the list of dangers, although Hashtagmetoo, Sarkha and Roman Art all need factoring into this open handicap too.

Top of the list is ROMAN ART (nap), who was a clear third behind two next-time-out winners over C&D in first-time blinkers last month.

18:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:00 Southwell Stakes (Class 5) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
7	7 (7) (3/1 +40%) Raqeebb	3 3/1(+40%)	(7) Raqeebb 3/1, 9/2, promising fourth of 9 in maiden at Chelmsford City (8f) on debut 28 days ago. Should have more to offer. Green on Chelmsford debut (1m) but kept on when the penny began to drop; can do better.
9	9 (9) (8/11 +51%) Sniper's Eye	0.727273 8/11(+51%)	(9) Sniper's Eye 8/11, Fair maiden who comes here on the back of a good fifth of 8 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good to firm) 47 days ago. Leading form claims back in maiden company. The form of his Newmarket efforts this summer gives him strong claims in this field.
1	1 (1) (11/1 -120%) Smart Deal	11 11/1(-120%)	(1) Smart Deal 11/1, Hood on for 1st time in this code, first run since leaving James Owen when fourth of 11 in maiden at Chelmsford City (10f, 50/1) on Flat debut 35 days ago. This fair hurdler needs considering. Low-level hurdle from but shaped quite nicely on Flat/stable debut five weeks ago; chance.
4	4 (4) (11/2 -22%) Inspiritus	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(4) Inspiritus 11/2, 60,000 gns foal, €75,000 yearling, Sea The Stars gelding. Half-brother to 1¼m winner Corky. Dam, 7f-1¼m winner, half-sister to very smart 11f winner (stayed 14.6f) Romsdal. Noteworthy newcomer. 75,000euros yearling; half-brother to fair 1m2f winner out of a useful mare; check betting.
8	8 (8) (22/1 -83%) Running Star	22 22/1(-83%)	(8) Running Star 22/1, 80,000 gns foal, Zoustar colt. Dam 6f-8.6f winner. Highly respected on his debut. 80,000gns foal; dam a Listed winner; yard going well; one to note for market confidence.
6	6 (6) (28/1 -250%) Notability	28 28/1(-250%)	(6) Notability 28/1, 41/10 and tongue strap on, encouraging debut third of 7 in maiden at Saint-Cloud (8f, heavy) 139 days ago on sole run for Francis-Henri Graffard. Well bred and can build on it for his new yard. Couldn't land a blow in steadily run race in France (1m) in May; sold 15,000euros since.
2	2 (2) (66/1 -100%) Favorite Boy	66 66/1(-100%)	(2) Favorite Boy 66/1, Third of 5 in minor event at Beverley (9.9f, heavy, 40/1) on flat debut 8 days ago. Needs to build on it. Remote third at Beverley on Flat debut ten days ago (1m2f, heavy); not easily recommended.
3	3 (3) (80/1 -142%) First Cut	80 80/1(-142%)	(3) First Cut 80/1, Twice-raced maiden. 14/1, fifth of 8 in minor event at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 19 days ago. More is required. Minor promise in two runs this summer; significant improvement required to win.
5	5 (5) (200/1 -100%) Kodi Hawk	200 200/1(-100%)	(5) Kodi Hawk 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. Last of 9 in minor event (250/1) at Kempton (6f) 10 days ago. Significantly up in trip with work to do. Modest form in two AW runs over shorter this month; makes no appeal.
11	11 (11) (250/1 -150%) Carat Gold	250 250/1(-150%)	(11) Carat Gold 250/1, Last of 10 in minor event at Kempton (8f, 200/1) on debut 6 days ago, very slowly away. 200-1 and offered no short-term promise at Kempton last week.

LTO Selection:

310,000-euro purchase RAQEEBB shaped well on his debut to finish fourth at Chelmsford and he would have learned a great deal from that first outing. The son of Wootton Bassett can take a step forward to shed his maiden tag at the second time of asking. Of the dangers, Smart Deal looks the most eye-catching after outrunning his huge odds on his first start on the level at Chelmsford and it would be no surprise to see him involved. Any market confidence behind Running Star would be of interest.

The market should reveal plenty here but it is still hard to side against SNIPER'S EYE who holds the clear edge on form and can gain a deserved breakthrough success. Both Smart Deal and Notability are less exposed and can have a say, while Roger Varian's newcomer Inspiritus and Chelmsford fourth Raqeebb need factoring in too.

This represents an ease in grade for SNIPER'S EYE and he can get off the mark at the fifth attempt. Raqeebb can chase him home.

19:00 Southwell Stakes (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
6	6 (6) (3.33/1 +17%) War Defender	3.33 3.33/1(+17%)	(6) War Defender 3.33/1, C&D winner. Won 6-runner handicap at Musselburgh (8f, good to soft, evens) 12 days ago, all out. Remains nicely handicapped on past exploits and should go well again. First turf win latest (1m); dual Fibresand winner here but below best all three C&D runs.
10	10 (10) (10/1 -18%) Sprezzatura	10 10/1(-18%)	(10) Sprezzatura 10/1, Visored for 1st time, bit below form sixth of 12 in handicap (18/5) at Chelmsford City (7f) 14 days ago. Blinkers back on, hood on 1st time. Capable from this mark on his day but hard to rely on. Maiden; fair efforts for new yard at 7f and 1m; acts on Tapeta; return to 1m can suit.
9	9 (9) (10/3 +17%) Flying Panther	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(9) Flying Panther 10/3, 4/1, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Kempton (8f) 19 days ago, slowly away. May do better still, so can't be dismissed. Unlucky not to win his latest 3 AW starts since these aids fitted; unproven on Tapeta.
1	1 (1) (11/2 +45%) Tickets	5.5 11/2(+45%)	(1) Tickets 11/2, Bit below form fifth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 13/2) 10 days ago. Down the weights and should strip fitter for latest outing, so merits respect. Yet to win a handicap but 9lb lower than good C&D run in December; first course run since.
12	12 (12) (11/1 +21%) Gypsy Whisper	11 11/1(+21%)	(12) Gypsy Whisper 11/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Bath (8f, good, 5/1) 12 days ago. Enters calculations. Below most recent winning mark; hampered over 7f here this month; in a higher grade now.
4	4 (4) (11/1 -38%) Enola Grey	11 11/1(-38%)	(4) Enola Grey 11/1, 22/1, very good second of 10 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 22 days ago. Stepping back in the right direction and on a handy mark, so can't be dismissed. Had slow season but down weights; better latest; return to 1m can suit; unproven on Tapeta.
8	8 (8) (12/1 +14%) Queen Of Sparta	12 12/1(+14%)	(8) Queen Of Sparta 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tenth of 12 in handicap (17/2) at Newcastle (10.2f) 20 days ago. Down in trip. Easy to look elsewhere. Signs of ability at 7f; had going/trip excuses on last 2 starts; may do better now at 1m.
5	5 (5) (12/1 -50%) Perfect Gentleman	12 12/1(-50%)	(5) Perfect Gentleman 12/1, Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Yarmouth (10.1f, good to firm, 9/1) 43 days ago, nearest finish. Back down in trip. Could feature if they go a strong pace. Two 1m wins on Polytrack early in 2023; below best on Tapeta last month; first course run.
2	2 (2) (14/1 +44%) Mykonos St John	14 14/1(+44%)	(2) Mykonos St John 14/1, Course winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2022. 66/1, sixth of 15 in minor event at Doncaster (8f, good) 11 days ago, doing too much too soon. Plenty to find on form. Five wins at 1m and 7f (on this track); out of sorts in a few starts since last August.
7	7 (7) (20/1 -25%) Meng Tian	20 20/1(-25%)	(7) Meng Tian 20/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Tongue strap on for 1st time, ninth of 13 in handicap (11/1) at this course (7.1f) 22 days ago. Others make more appeal. Tapeta winner at 7f; in average form, including on course debut; work to do back up to 1m.
3	3 (3) (28/1 -180%) Profit Given	28 28/1(-180%)	(3) Profit Given 28/1, Visored for 1st time, creditable third of 10 in handicap (20/1) at Chelmsford City (6f) 35 days ago. On a feasible mark but stamina is an unknown. Maiden; no great impact in handicaps as yet and unknown quantity upped to 1m.
11	11 (11) (28/1 -40%) Bungley	28 28/1(-40%)	(11) Bungley 28/1, Sixth of 12 in handicap (9/1) at Ripon (8f, good) 30 days ago. Something to find on form. All 3 turf wins at 1m; minor form here at the end of 2022; muddling through on turf since.

LTO Selection:

WAR DEFENDER give his supporters a fright as he justified favouritism by only a nose at Musselburgh on his latest outing and he remains in the same grade. The six-year-old was put up 3lb for that display, so he is still well treated on his form from last year and he can record a double. Flying Panther did it well over a mile at Kempton earlier in the month and warrants respect, while Enola Grey isn't ruled out either.

TICKETS is down the weights/in grade and is likely to come on for his recent return from 5 months off at Kempton, so a chance is taken on him to get the better of recent Musselburgh scorer War Defender. Enola Grey is another one to consider in quite an open contest.

A chance is taken that FLYING PANTHER will handle the return to Tapeta as he's been in such good form since these aids were fitted.

19:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
7	7 (7) (3/1 +45%) Abravaggio	3 3/1(+45%)	(7) Abravaggio 3/1, Latest win at Yarmouth in August. 8/1, creditable third of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 12 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Likely to be on the premises. 2-5 for new stable since the summer; may have more to offer if switch to Tapeta suits.
2	2 (2) (3.5/1 +78%) Light Up Our Stars	3.5 3.5/1(+78%)	(2) Light Up Our Stars 3.5/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable fifth of 13 in handicap (14/1) at this C&D 22 days ago. Has fallen to a workable mark. Yet to hit top gear during light campaign this year but ran quite well over C&D this month.
8	8 (8) (4/1 +11%) Zafaan	4 4/1(+11%)	(8) Zafaan 4/1, Winner at Doncaster in May. Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 8/1) 44 days ago, finishing with running left. Not taken lightly. Unlucky not to finish closer to the target when fourth at Newcastle last month; a possible.
12	12 (12) (6/1 +67%) Revoquable	6 6/1(+67%)	(12) Revoquable 6/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Beverley in July. 16/1, tenth of 13 in handicap at Catterick (7f, soft) 16 days ago. Must improve. Form has dipped since turf win in July but he's very well suited by this C&D.
11	11 (11) (15/2 +25%) Goose Rock	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(11) Goose Rock 15/2, Latest win at Lingfield in July. Good second of 8 in handicap (4/1) at Yarmouth (7f, soft) 7 days ago, running on. Should be on the premises again. Raced mainly as a sprinter but won when hiked up to 1m1f in July; can feature here.
1	1 (1) (15/2 +17%) Ardbraccan	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(1) Ardbraccan 15/2, Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable third of 11 in handicap at Bath (8f, good to firm, 18/1) 15 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Handicapped to win if she can build on that. Kept on well for close third on turf this month; first AW run since 2yo debut.
3	3 (3) (16/1 +52%) One For The Frog	16 16/1(+52%)	(3) One For The Frog 16/1, Blinkered for 1st time, last of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 40/1) 26 days ago, very slowly away. Plenty to prove at present. Has become very disappointing and needs to turn a corner.
4	4 (4) (18/1 -29%) Masterpainter	18 18/1(-29%)	(4) Masterpainter 18/1, Blinkered for 1st time, sixth of 9 in handicap at Haydock (8f, good to firm, 10/1). Off 125 days. Makes tapeta debut. Needs to bounce back after a break. Absent since two disappointing turf runs in the spring; has fair bit to prove on AW debut.
9	9 (9) (66/1 -230%) Rainbow Mirage	66 66/1(-230%)	(9) Rainbow Mirage 66/1, 33/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Salisbury (8f, good) 42 days ago. Others are more persuasive. Yet to be placed after five starts for new stable this year; revival needed.
10	10 (10) (125/1 -213%) Kangaroo	125 125/1(-213%)	(10) Kangaroo 125/1, 100/1, first run since leaving Tom Clover when eleventh of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 12 days ago. Always behind when 100-1 for recent stable debut; difficult to enthuse over.

LTO Selection:

Ardbraccan will have his supporters following a near-miss at Brighton, but she races off a 2lb higher mark on only her second all-weather outing tonight and could be vulnerable under top-weight. Al Tarfa has filled the runner-up berth in similar events at Lingfield on his last two starts but has gone up 1lb for those and may have to play second fiddle again, this time to ABRAVAGGIO. A dual winner in the summer, he looked crying out for a return to a mile when staying on for a close-up third off this mark over 7f at Lingfield earlier this month and that form has been boosted by the sixth winning since.

AL TARFA is in top form and looked ahead of his mark when second from a long way back at Lingfield last time, so he's preferred to Adrbraccan, who has dipped to a lenient mark and got back on track recently. Abravaggio is also considered.

Second to the same very progressive rival on his last two starts, AL TARFA still looks well handicapped after a recent 1lb rise.

20:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
7	7 (7) (2/1 +56%) Paradise Row	2 2/1(+56%)	(7) Paradise Row 2/1, Off the mark at third attempt in maidens at Chelmsford (10f) in June and quickly dispelled a lesser run on turf when fourth in handicap at Kempton (11f) 45 days ago, staying on well without being seen to best effect. Possibilities now stamina is tested a little more. Beat Eloped when winning a Chelmsford maiden (1m2f); back to that form at Kempton latest..
1	1 (1) (7/1 -8%) Turner Girl	7 7/1(-8%)	(1) Turner Girl 7/1, Latest win at Newcastle (12.5f) in August. 12/1, good second of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (13f, AW) 12 days ago, headed final strides. Not out of things with rider again taking off a handy 5 lb. Newcastle winner (12.5f) who again went mightily close for Morgan Cole at Lingfield (1m5f).
2	2 (2) (7/2 -75%) Folk Star	3.5 7/2(-75%)	(2) Folk Star 7/2, 5/2, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Kempton (11f) 15 days ago, edging ahead final 100 yds from a subsequent winner. Possible she can do better again now she's off the mark. Willing Kempton winner (1m3f; form franked); 6lb higher; further improvement is possible..
5	5 (5) (10/1 +29%) Movie Star Looks	10 10/1(+29%)	(5) Movie Star Looks 10/1, Winner at Leicester in August. Fourth of 6 in handicap at Haydock (11.6f, good to firm, 3/1) 21 days ago, weakening last ½f. Makes tapeta debut. Made all at Leicester (1m4f); failed to repeat those tactics at Haydock; AW prowess?.
4	4 (4) (11/5 +12%) Eloped	2.2 11/5(+12%)	(4) Eloped 11/5, 11/4, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 19 days ago, quickening up best in a steadily run race and well on top finish. Has good chance on form. Raised 6lb for a recent Wolverhampton win (1m4f, Cl6); should remain competitive into Cl5..
6	6 (6) (33/1 -106%) Dance Time	33 33/1(-106%)	(6) Dance Time 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Third of 5 in minor event (14/1) at Ffos Las (12f, heavy) 27 days ago, not knocked about. Will hold more chance now handicapping and worth noting if the market speaks in her favour. Didn't show her best in tough conditions at Ffos Las (1m4f); best watched on AW debut..

LTO Selection:

The manner in which ELOPED ran away with a 1m4f handicap at Wolverhampton last time suggests a 6lb rise may not be enough to halt her here, especially as the lightly-raced Hugo Palmer inmate has scope for further progress, and she is fancied to follow up. The main threat appears to be fellow double seeker Folk Star, whose 6lb hike for a narrow 1m3f victory at Kempton seems a little more harsh, while Turner Girl is another to consider after a short-head second at Lingfield off 2lb lower 12 days ago.

ELOPED quickened up best in a steadily-run race when opening her account at Wolverhampton 3 weeks ago and she narrowly shades the vote to come out on top ahead of fellow last-time-out scorer Folk Star. Paradise Row can emerge best of the remainder.

A tough finale with a multitude of overlapping form lines. The determined Kempton winner FOLK STAR is narrowly preferred to Eloped.

20:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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