1 Friday 29th September 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Friday 29th September 2023

There were 44 Races on Friday 29th September 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Newmarket, 7 races at Gowran Park, 6 races at Worcester, 7 races at Haydock, 8 races at Dundalk, 8 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 29th September 2023

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

13:50 Newmarket Listed (Class 1) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (11/2 -38%) Coppice	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(8) Coppice 11/2, Landed Sandringham at Royal Ascot (8f) in June and far from disgraced when fifth in Falmouth at Newmarket following month. Saddle slipped when ninth of 10 in Atalanta Stakes at Sandown (8f, good to soft) 27 days ago so she must enter calculations. Won the Sandringham at Royal Ascot; saddle slipped last time; major player if back to best.
2	6 2nd (6) (8/1 -33%) Potapova	8 8/1(-33%)	(6) Potapova 8/1, Not at her smart best this season, though turned in her best effort of the year when third in Group 3 at Sandown 27 days ago. Should be in the mix again on that form. Group 3 winner last August; hasn't hit same heights this term but can still be in the mix.
3	12 3rd (12) (13/2 +0%) Tarawa	6.5 13/2(+0%)	(12) Tarawa 13/2, Useful filly. Yet to score this term but she arrives in good form, fifth of 10 to Flight Plan in Dullingham Park Stakes at Leopardstown (8f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and in the picture once more. Not at her very best the last twice but a contender if back to her peak now in cheekpieces.
4	10 4th (10) (6/1 -50%) Queen For You	6 6/1(-50%)	(10) Queen For You 6/1, Won on her debut in striking fashion at Ascot in May and has made up into a useful filly since, cheekpieces on when excellent second of 10 to Heredia in Atalanta Stakes at Sandown (8f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Holds good form claims with the headgear retained. Lightly raced 3yo who was runner-up in Group 3 last time and is on the shortlist.
5th	3 5th (3) (11/1 +0%) Ameynah	11 11/1(+0%)	(3) Ameynah 11/1, Very lightly-raced 4-y-o. Made an encouraging return from a 15-month absence when fourth in 1m Ascot Group 3 but only seventh in listed race at Salisbury (9.9f, good, 7/1) 44 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Very lightly raced 4yo who was stretched by 1m2f last time and could have a part to play.
6th	11 6th (11) (5/2 +50%) Silver Lady	2.5 5/2(+50%)	(11) Silver Lady 5/2, Bred to be the part and she scored with plenty in hand on her debut at Newmarket (1m) in April. Built on that when neck third of 8 to Sounds of Heaven in listed race at York (7.9f, good to firm) following month. Hood on 1st time. Should progress further after a lay-off. Considered. Close 3rd in York Listed race in May despite pulling hard; the hood could help her settle.
7th	9 7th (9) (20/1 +29%) Naomi Lapaglia	20 20/1(+29%)	(9) Naomi Lapaglia 20/1, Landed 7f handicap at Newmarket in July and backed it up with a good third of 18 in handicap at York (7f, good to firm) 36 days ago. This demands plenty more but she's still lightly raced. Has run well in first two handicaps but further improvement needed in this higher grade.
8th	1 8th (1) (8/1 +43%) Astral Beau	8 8/1(+43%)	(1) Astral Beau 8/1, Very progressive handicapper in 2022 and improved again to land Doncaster listed race in April. Posted a good fourth of 8 to Nashwa in Falmouth Stakes at Newmarket (8f, good) 77 days ago so this course winner needs considering. Carries a 3lb penalty but this Listed/course winner is entitled to respect.
9th	5 9th (5) (50/1 -52%) Lightship	50 50/1(-52%)	(5) Lightship 50/1, Useful filly who scored twice on AW at Kempton in February. Poted another solid effort when sixth of 8 to Gregarina in listed race at Deauville (8f, good to soft) 82 days ago so she's not ruled out. Solid efforts when sixth the last twice but needs something extra here.
10th	2 10th (2) (66/1 -100%) Amanzoe	66 66/1(-100%)	(2) Amanzoe 66/1, Upwardly-mobile 3-y-o, winning 4 times, but yet to hit top form in two runs this term, only ninth in handicap at Ascot (8f, firm) 20 days ago. Blinkers are reached for now. Highly progressive handicapper last summer but below par on both runs this year.
11th	7 11th (7) (18/1 +55%) Quick Change	18 18/1(+55%)	(7) Quick Change 18/1, Useful filly. Scored at Haydock in June and has recorded creditable efforts since, second of 12 to Loliwood in listed race at Longchamp (8f, good) 29 days ago. This demands more, however. Placed in two French Listed races this summer and may be able to make a bold bid.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (22/1 +0%) Crystal Caprice	22 22/1(+0%)	(4) Crystal Caprice 22/1, Useful filly but she came in last of 19 in handicap at Royal Ascot (8f, good) in June. More is needed after her break. Not at very best this year but good third in this last season and not written off.

LTO Selection:

Coppice had a legitimate excuse (saddle slipped) when she failed to give her running in the Atalanta Stakes at Sandown and many will be willing to put that run aside with Frankie Dettori back in the saddle. However, she didn't appear to be entirely happy when she faded into fifth in the Falmouth on the July Course on her previous outing and, with that in mind, Atalanta third POTAPOVA looks a more appealing option, especially with her stable in resurgent form. Queen For You and Astral Beau are a couple of other notable contenders.

A case can be made for a few of these but QUEEN FOR YOU holds the edge on form and is proving a consistent sort too so edges the vote on the back of her excellent Sandown Group 3 second. Sandringham heroine Coppice can be excused her ninth in that contest when her saddle slipped and she rates the chief threat, although both Potapova and Tarawa can have a say too in an open Group 3.

The possible settling effect of the first-time hood could be a positive for the very lightly raced Godolphin 3yo SILVER LADY.

13:50 Newmarket Listed (Class 1) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:00 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (9/2 +10%) Western Stars	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(2) Western Stars 9/2, Lost his way somewhat for Ed Dunlop but stepped up on his stable debut from a tumbling mark when a close third at Epsom (12f, good to firm) just over a fortnight ago. Mark remains unchanged and he's not without hope. Second in a soft-ground seller before finishing close up in an Epsom handicap.
2	4 2nd (4) (7/2 -115%) Barney's Angel	3.5 7/2(-115%)	(4) Barney's Angel 7/2, Landed a bit of a touch as he got off the mark at Windsor (10f, good to firm) earlier this month. Nudged up 3 lb for that success and with the hood reapplied, he's fancied to be in the shake-up. Only 3lb higher than at Windsor but softer ground is a cause for concern.
3	6 3rd (6) (7/4 +68%) Kells	1.75 7/4(+68%)	(6) Kells 7/4, Took advantage of a much-reduced mark to belatedly get off the mark in impressive fashion at Thirsk (12f) 11 days ago. Below form after just 6 days off when mid-field at Hamilton subsequently, and he has to carry a penalty on this occasion. Thirsk win looks a bit too good to be true after failing to back it up at Hamilton.
4	3 4th (3) (7/2 -17%) Fascinating Lips	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(3) Fascinating Lips 7/2, Dual winner in 2022 but yet to cut much ice in a handful of starts this term. However, his latest effort represented a step back in the right direction and having dropped to his last winning mark, he's one to take seriously with first-time headgear applied. Should be getting competitive off this sort of mark and latest effort was respectable.
5th	1 5th (1) (5/1 +29%) Dogged	5 5/1(+29%)	(1) Dogged 5/1, Has enjoyed a fruitful campaign winning 4 times, the latest success at Ripon last month. Produced what must be considered a rare below-par effort at this course (11.6f, good to firm) just over 3 weeks ago, so he must bounce back quickly. Poor here last time but had been in form and remains on a fair mark; ground fine.

LTO Selection:

Barney's Angel got off the mark in good style on fast ground over this trip at Windsor and looks capable of defying a 3lb rise, although the forecast softer surface is a concern and preference is for WESTERN STARS. Jim Boyle's four-year-old ran a big race from the front when a close-up third off this rating over 1m4f at Epsom last time and must be considered now dropped back in trip off the same mark. Kells carries a 5lb penalty for his victory at Thirsk 11 days ago, but won by a wide margin there and ran well enough in defeat at Hamilton on Sunday.

BARNEY'S ANGEL landed a few decent bets when opening his account at Windsor last month and nudged up just 3 lb he's fancied to be bang there once again with a hood reapplied. Fascinating Lips has dropped down to his last winning mark so he could be the one to give the selection most to think about, with Mistress Light rounding off the shortlist.

Preference is for FASCINATING LIPS, who might be about to find some form on just his fourth run of the year.

14:00 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:05 Gowran Park Maiden Hurdle 16f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (6/4 +25%) Hypotenus	1.5 6/4(+25%)	(5) Hypotenus 6/4, Useful on Flat. Similar form when runner-up- twice over hurdles. Ran disappointingly at Galway in July (final start for John McConnell) but capable of bouncing back at the first time of asking for new trainer Gavin Cromwell. Three-time French Flat winner, yet to deliver on early hurdling promise, change of stable.
2	14 2nd (14) (3/1 -84%) Born In Purple	3 3/1(-84%)	(14) Born In Purple 3/1, Promising sort. Flat winner in France. Shaped well when second of 15 in maiden hurdle (11/10) at Tramore (16f, good) on NH debut 43 days ago, clear of rest. Leading claims. Flat winner in France, beaten favourite when second on hurdling debut, may be vulnerable.
3	2 3rd (2) (10/3 +39%) Dollar Nolimit	3.333333 10/3(+39%)	(2) Dollar Nolimit 10/3, Twice-raced maiden. 11/1, seventh of 22 in bumper at Punchestown (16.4f, good to soft) 157 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. First run for yard after leaving Stuart Crawford. Trainer going well. Shaped quite well in two bumpers in these colours for Stuart Crawford, promising type.
4	1 4th (1) (250/1 +0%) Billy Lee Swagger	250 250/1(+0%)	(1) Billy Lee Swagger 250/1, Once-raced maiden. 125/1, eighth of 12 in novice hurdle at Roscommon (15.9f, soft) on NH debut 4 days ago. Ran twice in points, big price when remote eighth at Roscommon on Monday, no appeal.
5th	15 5th (15) (50/1 -150%) Colleen Danu	50 50/1(-150%)	(15) Colleen Danu 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable third of 14 in bumper (15/2) at Clonmel (16.2f, soft) 141 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Best of four bumper runs when third at Clonmel in May, has potential for improvement.
6th	18 6th (18) (80/1 +20%) One Flew Eau Verte	80 80/1(+20%)	(18) One Flew Eau Verte 80/1, Twice-raced maiden. 200/1, seventh of 18 in novice hurdle at Navan (15.6f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Navan seventh was a big improvement from her debut, more likely a handicap prospect.
7th	3 7th (3) (28/1 +72%) Evans Secret	28 28/1(+72%)	(3) Evans Secret 28/1, Fair maiden on the Flat, making GB/IRE jumps debut. 4/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Galway (12.2f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code. Rated 66 after five Flat runs, should stay 2m over hurdles but likely to need experience.
8th	11 8th (11) (66/1 +74%) Sharetheknowledge	66 66/1(+74%)	(11) Sharetheknowledge 66/1, €9,000 3-y-o, Notnowcato gelding. Half-brother to fair chaser Chief of Police, stays 2½m. Dam lightly raced over hurdles. Fourth completed start in points (May 7). Makes hurdle debut. Fourth of six finishers in a point-to-point in May, can be left out of calculations..
9th	16 9th (16) (250/1 +0%) Dream Once More	250 250/1(+0%)	(16) Dream Once More 250/1, Once-raced maiden. 200/1 and hooded, tenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Navan (15.6f, good to soft) on NH debut 13 days ago. Kept on in mid-field towards the finish on debut at Navan, unlikely to feature.
21	21 \|F\| (21) (7/1 +30%) Brave Troop	7 7/1(+30%)	(21) Brave Troop 7/1, Thrice-raced maiden over hurdles. Fair winner at 10f on flat. Third of 13 in handicap (4/1) at Listowel (7.1f, soft) 10 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Bit below form on last hurdle outing. RESERVE. Reserve, would have a better chance in a handicap judged on juvenile hurdle form.
13	13 \|U\| (13) (5/1 +0%) Western Fold	5 5/1(+0%)	(13) Western Fold 5/1, Twice-raced maiden. Promising third of 16 in a Punchestown bumper on debut. Turned over at short odds in a small field at Downpatrick 5 months later but retains potential now hurdling for his top stable. Third in valuable Goffs-backed bumper at Punchestown, disappointing on recent return.
4	4 \|U\| (4) (125/1 -279%) Hillsdale	125 125/1(-279%)	(4) Hillsdale 125/1, €45,000 3-y-o, Westerner gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful 23f chase winner Ballydesmond. By Westerner out of an unraced Milan mare, pedigree profile shows more stamina than speed.
12	12 \|U\| (12) (300/1 -20%) Tropical Speed	300 300/1(-20%)	(12) Tropical Speed 300/1, Lucky Speed gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/chaser Lord Baddesley and bumper winner/fairly useful 2m hurdle winner Robins Reef. By German Derby winner Lucky Speed, half-brother to three jumps winners, best watched.
10th	20 10th (20) (125/1 -25%) The Mind Boggles	125 125/1(-25%)	(20) The Mind Boggles 125/1, Financial Reward filly. Dam, fairly useful 19f chase winner (stayed 2¾m), half-sister to Welsh National winner Monbeg Dude and useful staying chaser Its On The Line. Wears hood. May find 2m inadequate, dam is a half-sister to Welsh National winner Monbeg Dude.
11th	7 11th (7) (28/1 +44%) Jouster	28 28/1(+44%)	(7) Jouster 28/1, £34,000 4-y-o who was fourth in his first 2 points. Watching brief advised now hurdling unless the betting vibes are strong. Fourth in two of his three starts in points, trainer runs Hypotenus with strong claims.
12th	6 12th (6) (125/1 -25%) Johnny Cakes	125 125/1(-25%)	(6) Johnny Cakes 125/1, It's Gino gelding. Dam, 2m bumper winner in France, half-sister to fairly useful hurdle winner/useful chaser (stayed 2½m) Calino d'Airy. First foal dam French 2m AQPS Flat winner, solid jumping pedigree with plenty of stamina.
13th	10 13th (10) (100/1 -52%) Pride Of Place	100 100/1(-52%)	(10) Pride Of Place 100/1, Once-raced maiden. 100/1, eighth of 17 in juvenile hurdle at Punchestown (15.8f, good to soft) on NH debut 129 days ago. 100-1 never in contention on debut in a 2m maiden at Punchestown in May, best watched.
14th	9 14th (9) (200/1 -506%) Mighty Momentum	200 200/1(-506%)	(9) Mighty Momentum 200/1, Ol' Man River gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Morraman, stays 3¼m. Half-brother to point/hurdles winner Morraman, more stamina than speed in the pedigree.
15th	8 15th (8) (150/1 -355%) Kuriosa	150 150/1(-355%)	(8) Kuriosa 150/1, Kamsin gelding. Half-brother to 10.5f-12.5f winner on Flat in France Eclair de La Roque. Half-brother to a French Flat winner, dam French 1m3f winner, related to jumps winners.
17	17 \|PU\| (17) (250/1 +0%) Just Eileen	250 250/1(+0%)	(17) Just Eileen 250/1, Sandmason filly. Half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser Zero Ten, ungenuine/fair chaser Oriental Fixer and a point winner. Dam (b82) runner-up in bumper. Half-sister to the useful and versatile Zero Ten, one of two newcomers here for stable.

LTO Selection:

BORN IN PURPLE gets the nod over Hypotenus. A French import, the Willie Mullins-trained selection was beaten into second on her first start for current connections at Tramore last month. She went down by just half a length on that occasion and is likely to come on plenty for the experience. A three-time winner on the level in France, Hypotenus appears the main danger. Second in a Grade 3 on his debut over flights, he has been ultimately disappointing since and it'll be interesting to see how he fares now, starting off for Gavin Cromwell. Hurdling debutants Dollar Nolimit and Western Fold both warrant respect. Previously trained by Stuart Crawford, the former was an eyecatching seventh of 22 in a bumper at the Punchestown Festival in April and is now in the care of Joseph O'Brien.

French recruit BORN IN PURPLE made an encouraging start to his hurdle career when second at Tramore 6 weeks ago and is taken to prove too strong for Hypotenus, who has first outing for new trainer Gavin Cromwell here. Western Fold and Dollar Nolimit achieved enough in bumpers to think they can make an impact over hurdles and can fight it out for third spot.

On his best form HYPOTENUS has strong prospects. He will be hard to beat if he finds that level on his first run for Gavin Cromwell

14:05 Gowran Park Maiden Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:15 Worcester Maiden Chase (Class 3) 23f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (5/4 +29%) Broadway Boy	1.25 5/4(+29%)	(1) Broadway Boy 5/4, Rangy sort who proved progressive over hurdles last term, career best display when gaining his third success from 7 starts at Cheltenham (3m) in April. Looks every inch the type to do better again now tackling larger obstacles and he's very much of interest. Ended last season with Class 2 handicap hurdle win at Cheltenham; chase debut today.
2	4 2nd (4) (11/10 +27%) Mofasa	1.1 11/10(+27%)	(4) Mofasa 11/10, Tall gelding who impressed when winning first 2 starts over hurdles last autumn. Good third in Cheltenham Grade 2 in January before finishing well held in Grade 1 Sefton at Aintree in the spring. However, he's a chaser on looks and has to command respect returning for powerful new stable. Very useful novice hurdler for Michael Scudamore last season; good chasing prospect.
3	2 3rd (2) (10/1 -67%) Coconut Splash	10 10/1(-67%)	(2) Coconut Splash 10/1, Maiden hurdle winner who displayed useful form at best without getting his head in front in 11 attempts over fences, proving a disappointment when pulled up at Uttoxeter (3m) in May. Better showing certainly not ruled out returning from 146 days off. Has often shown useful form in defeat over fences but may need some rain.
4	5 4th (5) (40/1 +0%) Aimee De Sivola	40 40/1(+0%)	(5) Aimee De Sivola 40/1, Bumper/dual hurdles winner who showed promise initially over fences earlier in career. However, mixed bag over hurdles earlier this year and plenty on her plate on these terms returning to larger obstacles. Quite useful in her prime but didn't fire last season and is not favoured by these weights.
5th	3 5th (3) (11/1 -83%) Grand Roi	11 11/1(-83%)	(3) Grand Roi 11/1, Useful hurdler but yet to match that form in handful of chase tries, including when third of 4 in a novices' handicap here 11 days ago having joined present yard for £22,000. Blinkers go back on but he needs to leave that well behind to figure. Smart Irish hurdler in his prime but well beaten in handicap chase on recent stable debut.

LTO Selection:

MOFASA was highly tried as a novice hurdler last season and finished third in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham in January. The seven-year-old now makes his debut for Paul Nicholls and he could prove hard to beat on his chasing bow. Broadway Boy has to be respected given how well he ended his last campaign, while Coconut Splash is the pick of the remainder.

A progressive 3-time winner in his first season over hurdles, BROADWAY BOY looks every inch a useful prospect for this switch to chasing and he could be the way to go on return without the benefit of market clues. Similar comments apply to Mofasa starting out over larger obstacles for his powerful new yard and he could be next best, ahead of Coconut Splash.

A very promising novice hurdler for Michael Scudamore last season, MOFASA is taken to make winning debut for Paul Nicholls.

14:15 Worcester Maiden Chase (Class 3) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:25 Newmarket Group 3 (Class 1) 12f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (9/2 +50%) Time Lock	4.5 9/2(+50%)	(2) Time Lock 9/2, Knocked on the door in listed/Group events before making the most of a good opportunity in a listed race in France last time. Likely to be in the shake-up again. Made the breakthrough at Listed level in France four weeks ago (did it smoothly, at 4-5).
2	10 2nd (10) (4/1 -33%) Sweet Memories	4 4/1(-33%)	(10) Sweet Memories 4/1, Came a long way in a short space of time in the summer, winning 1¼m Newbury novice in July and producing a near-smart performance on only her third start when following up in 1½m listed event on the July course here a fortnight later. Can take the next step up the ladder now. Improved in leaps and bounds; better highly likely after just three races, if ground okay.
3	7 3rd (7) (11/2 -22%) Running Lion	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(7) Running Lion 11/2, Impressive when easily completing a 4-timer in the 1¼m Pretty Polly here (soft) in May. Back on track after her flop in the French Oaks when 3¾ lengths second in 1¼m Salisbury listed race last month, albeit still a bit below her Pretty Polly form. First attempt at 1½m. Respected back here. Stays 1m2f well; back on track with Listed 2nd at Salisbury (1m2f, good) on latest start.
4	6 4th (6) (4/1 +27%) Novakai	4 4/1(+27%)	(6) Novakai 4/1, Runner-up in Fillies' Mile here at 2 and bagged a 1½m listed race on the July course this summer. Found the Yorkshire Oaks too much since but she ought to be very competitive in these slightly calmer waters. Drew nearly 5l clear in a Listed race on the other Newmarket course (1m4f, good).
5th	4 5th (4) (10/1 +17%) Azazat	10 10/1(+17%)	(4) Azazat 10/1, Useful filly. 5/4, creditable 1¾ lengths second of 14 to Unless in listed race at the Curragh (1¼m, good) 47 days ago. Will need to pull out more for first-time cheekpieces. Return to 1m4f can help with further improvement but it is needed, in first-time headgear.
6th	11 6th (11) (28/1 -100%) Veil Of Shadows	28 28/1(-100%)	(11) Veil Of Shadows 28/1, Debut winner at Kempton in February and useful efforts when runner-up in handicaps at Wolverhampton (8.6f) and Haydock (1¼m; to promising stablemate Sapphire Seas) on her last 2 outings. A bit more needed at this level. This grade demands a good deal more; new trip may well be within reach.
7th	8 7th (8) (28/1 +0%) Scarlett O'hara	28 28/1(+0%)	(8) Scarlett O'hara 28/1, Useful filly. Winner of maiden at the Curragh (1½m) in June. Better form when reaching the frame at Group 3 level on her 2 outings since but more will be needed to play a prominent role here. Close up in 1m6f Group 3 at Leopardstown and 1m4f Group 3 at Deauville; heading right way.
8th	3 8th (3) (22/1 -57%) Voodoo Queen	22 22/1(-57%)	(3) Voodoo Queen 22/1, Course winner. 9/2, didn't need to improve to win 10-runner listed race at Pontefract (1½m, good) in June by 1¾ lengths from One Evening. Off since. Probably vulnerable to the 3-y-os. Improver this season, winning a 1m4f Listed race at Pontefract in June on latest start.
9th	9 9th (9) (11/2 -10%) Sea Theme	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(9) Sea Theme 11/2, Ready winner of 1½m Doncaster novice (soft) on second start and looked a smart prospect when following up in a York listed event over the same trip (good to firm) 4 weeks later. Definitely more to come. Probably needs better still but she's been a big improver, taking the Galtres last time.
10th	5 10th (5) (33/1 -18%) Elegancia	33 33/1(-18%)	(5) Elegancia 33/1, Got off the mark at the fifth time of asking in a Bath novice (1¼m) in August and posted an improved and useful effort when following up in an Ascot handicap (1¼m again) 5 weeks later. A good deal more will be needed now stepping up to Group 3 level. First attempt at 1½m. Upped in trip; settling her is an issue; major improvement is needed on this hat-trick bid.
11th	1 11th (1) (16/1 +52%) Peripatetic	16 16/1(+52%)	(1) Peripatetic 16/1, Won a listed race over this trip on her reappearance but has found Group company beyond her on her 2 outings since. Suspicion that might prove to be the case again. Second in this race 2022; soundly beaten at Goodwood latest, albeit trying 1m6f on heavy.

LTO Selection:

This has undoubtedly been a stellar season for Karl Burke and further Group-race success could be imminent if NOVAKAI runs anywhere near the level that saw her finish a close second in the Fillies' Mile here last October. Having shown her stamina over 1m4f with a victory in the Aphrodite on the July Course on her penultimate start, Burke's filly has proven credentials for a race of this nature and another big run is expected. Running Lion also has some high-class form to her name, but she has something to prove on her first try beyond 1m2f. Therefore, the less exposed three-year-olds Sweet Memories and Sea Theme may be more potent threats.

A good Group 3. SWEET MEMORIES and Sea Theme could both be very good after scoring in listed company on only their third starts and look the pair to focus on, with a narrow vote going the way of the former under Frankie Dettori. The selection's stablemate Running Lion should also have a part to play back at the scene of her Pretty Polly win in the spring.

No shortage of plausible claims. The top two options may be SWEET MEMORIES and Sea Theme, who have both had just three races.

14:25 Newmarket Group 3 (Class 1) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:35 Haydock Maiden (Class 4) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (85/40 +39%) Stop The Cavalry	2.125 85/40(+39%)	(8) Stop The Cavalry 85/40, 200,000 gns Lope De Vega filly. Dam winner up to 10.5f (2-y-o 1m winner). Yard continues in good form and she's a likely type first time up.
2	4 2nd (4) (6/1 +63%) Lordsbridge Flyer	6 6/1(+63%)	(4) Lordsbridge Flyer 6/1, Havana Grey filly. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner, closely related to useful winner up to 7f Lucymai. Would enter the reckoning if the betting suggests she's fancied.
3	2 3rd (2) (9/2 -29%) Dramatic Effect	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(2) Dramatic Effect 9/2, Has run twice over 6f at Newbury in recent months, stepping up on her debut when third of 11 6 weeks ago. A prominent showing is likely.
4	1 4th (1) (15/2 -173%) Dark Sun	7.5 15/2(-173%)	(1) Dark Sun 15/2, Dark Angel filly. Dam, 1m winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 1m Havana Gold, won Prix Jean Prat. Leading stable won this with a newcomer in 2020. Market confidence would look significant.
5th	5 5th (5) (3/1 +25%) Marie Ellen	3 3/1(+25%)	(5) Marie Ellen 3/1, Second on her 6f Leicester debut (soft) at the start of August and actually achieved a bit more when fifth of 11 over 7f at Doncaster since, leading until over 1f out. The drop back to 6f may help.
6th	6 6th (6) (12/1 +14%) Sharrow Gray	12 12/1(+14%)	(6) Sharrow Gray 12/1, Havana Grey filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 5f winner Instinctive Move, later successful at 6f abroad, and winner up to 7f Zoology, both useful. Dam 7f/1m winner. A newcomer to note in the betting.
7th	3 7th (3) (22/1 +12%) Estelle	22 22/1(+12%)	(3) Estelle 22/1, €45,000 Starspangledbanner filly. Half-sister to winner up to 7f The Feathered Nest. Dam maiden (stayed 2m). Betting should help guide to expectations with this newcomer.

LTO Selection:

Following a promising debut second, MARIE ELLEN was very keen from the front before weakening late on over 7f at Doncaster and she gets the nod with the return to 6f likely to suit. Conversely, Dramatic Effect was doing her best work at the finish when making the frame over this trip at Newbury and may be in need of an extra furlong, but she remains of serious interest in this company. William Haggas won this race in 2020 and his Dark Sun, who is out of a well-related Listed-placed mare, must be considered on debut, while Stop The Cavalry cost 200,000gns and is another newcomer to note.

The good form of the Ralph Beckett yard shows no sign of stopping and STOP THE CAVALRY gets the nod to make a winning debut, with confidence in her chance increased should the betting vibes be strong. Dark Sun is another newcomer who makes obvious paper appeal, while Marie Ellen and Dramatic Effect have shown a fair level of ability in their 2 starts and should also be in the shake-up.

The standard is set by DRAMATIC EFFECT who was under 3l away at Newbury behind a filly who has since run well in a Group 3.

14:35 Haydock Maiden (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Gowran Park Maiden Hurdle 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	8 1st (8) (6/1 +82%) Perzzini	6 6/1(+82%)	(8) Perzzini 6/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 8/1, unseated rider in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (16f, good) 21 days ago, weakening when unseated 2 out. Did not jump well on hurdling debut at Cork, beaten when unseating two out at Kilbeggan.
2	7 2nd (7) (10/3 +83%) Monsieur Azul	3.333333 10/3(+83%)	(7) Monsieur Azul 10/3, Showed ability only start in bumpers and shaped as if better for the run when sixth of 19 in novice hurdle (14/1) at Down Royal (16.8f, good to soft) on hurdles bow back in May. Entitled to progress. Burst blood vessels when fair sixth on hurdling debut at Down Royal in May, perhaps risky.
3	9 3rd (9) (50/1 +50%) Qatar Spirit	50 50/1(+50%)	(9) Qatar Spirit 50/1, Fairly useful on Flat in France (stays 1¼m). Displayed some promise over hurdles last summer and whilst he can have a line put through his return effort at Kilbeggan when pulled up (rider lost irons) handicaps may be more his bag. More than six years since he won on AW in France, not a likely maiden hurdle winner.
4	5 4th (5) (4/5 +43%) Littlefoot	0.8 4/5(+43%)	(5) Littlefoot 4/5, Showed some useful form in bumpers and promise when runner-up in a Limerick maiden hurdle in May. Not seen to best effect under a patient ride at Wexford (20.7f) since and he's one to consider back down in trip. Second in three bumpers and on first of two hurdle runs, solid chance on overall form.
5th	3 5th (3) (150/1 +25%) Eikonix	150 150/1(+25%)	(3) Eikonix 150/1, Fairly useful Flat winner (stays 1¼m) for Andrew Balding but offered little all 3 starts in maiden hurdles upon joining present yard last winter. Can only be watched on return to action. 79-rated turf/AW winner for Andrew Balding, no merit in three maiden hurdle runs.
6th	4 6th (4) (66/1 +34%) Jimmy De Giant	66 66/1(+34%)	(4) Jimmy De Giant 66/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. First run since leaving John Joseph Hanlon when fourteenth of 17 in novice hurdle (33/1) at Listowel (16f, soft) on hurdles bow 9 days ago. Tailed off in a bumper last season, did not jump well on stable/hurdling debut at Listowel.
7th	16 7th (16) (80/1 +20%) Diverse Beauty	80 80/1(+20%)	(16) Diverse Beauty 80/1, Twice-raced maiden. 66/1, tenth of 12 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (17.7f, good to soft) 14 days ago, weakening after 2 out. Probably one for low-grade handicaps in due course. Beaten in excess of 40l in two maiden hurdle starts at Ballinrobe, can be ruled out.
8th	11 8th (11) (20/1 +0%) River Vale	20 20/1(+0%)	(11) River Vale 20/1, Winning pointer, off the mark at third attempt (May 1). However, shaped like a longer-term project when tenth of 17 in a Listowel maiden hurdle on Rules debut 9 days ago. Twice second before Dawstown maiden win in May, tame effort at Listowel on hurdling debut.
9th	10 9th (10) (28/1 +44%) Restless Son	28 28/1(+44%)	(10) Restless Son 28/1, Califet gelding. Dam unraced sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3m) Sir Frederick. Dam is an unraced half-sister to Galway Plate winner Sir Frederick, staying pedigree.
10th	12 10th (12) (18/1 +64%) Te Deum	18 18/1(+64%)	(12) Te Deum 18/1, €22,000 3-y-o, Creachadoir gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stays 2½m) Texard. Rates a likely outsider on racecourse bow. Unraced dam is a half-sister to winners, not one of the more obvious contenders on debut.
11th	15 11th (15) (15/2 -50%) Wisteria Bloom	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(15) Wisteria Bloom 15/2, Style Vendome gelding. Fair form in bumpers, quickly back on track when second of 9 at Perth (16.2f) 12 months ago. Well worth a look now attentions switch to timber given his powerful stable. Engaged 5.23 Clonmel Thursday. Second in two of his three bumper starts last August/September, one for the shortlist.

LTO Selection:

Back over two miles and given a break since his last start, LITTLEFOOT should be able to win this weak affair. Second four times from his first five track starts, the Mark Molloy-trained five-year-old disappointed when sent off favourite over two and a half miles at Wexford in July. Beaten a nose on his only previous effort on soft ground, he should have no issues with the likely testing conditions. Gordon Elliott saddles Wisteria Bloom and The Bay Horse. Jack Kennedy will be aboard the former, who was second in bumpers at Kilbeggan and Perth, although he was also scheduled to appear at Clonmel on Thursday. The Bay Horse is a half-brother to four-time victor The Bosses Nephew and he won't have to be anything out of the ordinary to make an impact on debut. Minella Diamond, Monsieur Azul and Toonagh Warrior are other leading contenders.

Having showed some useful form in bumpers, LITTLEFOOT has showed ability in a couple of spins over hurdles, that despite not being seen to best effect under a patient ride at Wexford in July. The type to do better again in this sphere, he earns the narrow vote to come out on top, with Minella Diamond rating the chief threat. Wisteria Bloom, who showed ability himself in bumpers last year is another to note on hurdles bow.

Based on placed form in bumpers and a good run at Limerick on the first of two hurdle outings, LITTLEFOOT has a leading chance

14:40 Gowran Park Maiden Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:50 Worcester Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (7/1 +22%) Dr T J Eckleburg	7 7/1(+22%)	(4) Dr T J Eckleburg 7/1, Fairly useful hurdler at best but yet to match that form over fences for his new yard, third of 4 in handicap chase at Newton Abbot (16.3f, good) 38 days ago. Needs to take a step forward. Latest run was probably a step back in the right direction but others have less to prove.
2	5 2nd (5) (6/1 +0%) Chestnut Pete	6 6/1(+0%)	(5) Chestnut Pete 6/1, Fair maiden hurdler who wasn't disgraced when second of four at Ludlow in May. Similar form when runner-up twice over fences in the spring so he can't be discounted after a lay-off. 0-17 under all codes but was second in two chases and a novice hurdle in the spring.
3	9 3rd (9) (11/10 +63%) Mutual Respect	1.1 11/10(+63%)	(9) Mutual Respect 11/10, Belatedly shed his maiden tag at Uttoxeter (2m) in July and followed it with a good second of six over C&D 17 days ago. Can go well again off the same mark. Followed his small-field win with good second behind revitalised opponent here this month.
4	3 4th (3) (9/1 +59%) Vinnie The Hoddie	9 9/1(+59%)	(3) Vinnie The Hoddie 9/1, Error-prone sort who won at Newton Abbot (2m) in March 2022. Stopped the slide back from 9 months off when third at Worcester in July but well below par both runs since, including after a wind op here last time. Others appeal more. Ran well over C&D in July, after a layoff, but two poor performance have followed.
5th	8 5th (8) (5/1 +55%) Herecomeshogan	5 5/1(+55%)	(8) Herecomeshogan 5/1, Dual hurdles winner at 18.5f last year but not been in same form since and ran poorly on the back of a wind op at Uttoxeter 30 days ago. Has lots to prove back over fences. Dual hurdle winner in 2022 but fell on chase debut in May and pulled up over hurdles since.
6th	7 6th (7) (10/1 +0%) Mix Of Clover	10 10/1(+0%)	(7) Mix Of Clover 10/1, Got back on track in first-time cheekpieces when close third at Stratford (17f) but below-par fifth back up in trip here 17 days ago. Not discounted reverted in distance. Ran well in first-time cheekpieces last month but well beaten here since; too unreliable.

LTO Selection:

CHESS PLAYER was a very impressive winner over an extended 2m3f at Stratford a month ago and a 7lb rise for that success may not be enough to stop the eight-year-old from going in again. Chestnut Pete has filled second place on his last couple of starts and could do so once again, while course second Mutual Respect completes the shortlist.

C&D scorer CHESS PLAYER looks the way to go on the back of his emphatic Stratford success despite having a career-high mark to overcome now. Mutual Respect also arrives in excellent nick and should ensure Ben Pauling's 8-y-o doesn't have things all his own way. Chestnut Pete is another who needs factoring in.

Chess Player produced a career-best performance last month but MUTUAL RESPECT also arrives in good form and is narrowly preferred.

14:50 Worcester Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Newmarket Group 2 (Class 1) 7f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (3.5/1 +30%) Carla's Way	3.5 3.5/1(+30%)	(2) Carla's Way 3.5/1, Big-money breeze-up buy who created an excellent impression when readily making all in 6.5f maiden at Doncaster on debut. Back on track when runner-up in Prestige Stakes at Goodwood last month and might not have finished improving. Runner-up in Group 3 Prestige at Goodwood and the form has been franked by the winner.
2	5 2nd (5) (1.62/1 +7%) Shuwari	1.62 1.62/1(+7%)	(5) Shuwari 1.62/1, 80,000 gns yearling bred to be useful and looks just that having won 7f Newbury novice and Sandown listed race in good style. She saw off the Sweet Solera winner Fallen Angel last time, with another couple of subsequent improvers (including a stablemate) in behind. 2-2 and her last-time-out Listed win at Sandown has received firm boosts; leading claims.
3	7 3rd (7) (5/2 +0%) Ylang Ylang	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(7) Ylang Ylang 5/2, Highly promising Frankel filly who has made all in Curragh maiden and Silver Flash Stakes at Leopardstown (7f, by 1½ lengths from Vespertilio) this summer. Something amiss in Moyglare Stud Stakes at former course last time, but remains with potential. Flopped in the Moyglare but 2-2 previously (including Group 3) and could bounce back.
4	6 4th (6) (12/1 -33%) Spiritual	12 12/1(-33%)	(6) Spiritual 12/1, €280,000 Invincible Spirit filly from a good family. Ideal start when scoring at Leicester recently, well on top at the finish. Open to significant improvement, so looks a player. Won on recent debut at Leicester despite pulling hard and should have a very bright future.
5th	8 5th (8) (18/1 -29%) Zenjabeela	18 18/1(-29%)	(8) Zenjabeela 18/1, Off the mark with plenty to spare in a Southwell maiden on her second start and did well in the circumstances when following up in minor event at Beverley (7.4f) 27 days ago, denied a clear run 2f out. Worth considering for all that this is a marked step up. Maiden/novice wins the last twice; something to find here but could have more left in tank.
6th	3 6th (3) (14/1 +50%) Carolina Reaper	14 14/1(+50%)	(3) Carolina Reaper 14/1, Useful filly who doubled her tally in Zukunfts-Rennen at Baden-Baden a month ago. This is tougher but she's likely to give her all again. Won German Group 3 last time; this race is likely to take a lot more winning.

LTO Selection:

Far from disgraced when a very close third in the Group 3 Prix d'Aumale at ParisLongchamp, ALSHINFARAH is fancied to appreciate dropping back to this trip and can resume winning ways, having started her career with victories at Doncaster and Haydock. Obviously, this is a much stiffer test and the likes of the unbeaten Shuwari, along with the progressive Carla's Way, present the selection with some serious competition. John and Thady Gosden's Spiritual completes the shortlist after an impressive debut win at Leicester.

YLANG YLANG was hugely impressive on her first two starts and, despite a blip last time, she makes most appeal with the scope for better. The unbeaten Shuwari is an obvious danger and Carla's Way deserves respect on the back of a solid showing at Goodwood.

The unbeaten SHUWARI earns the vote with the form of her Listed win at Sandown in July having been boosted by the runner-up.

15:00 Newmarket Group 2 (Class 1) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:10 Haydock Maiden (Class 4) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (3/1 +33%) Global Skies	3 3/1(+33%)	(6) Global Skies 3/1, 40,000 gns Breeze-Up purchase who has displayed a fair level of ability in 7f maidens at Newmarket and Yarmouth. Ought to pick up a race at some point but this drop to 6f is of dubious benefit. Fourth in a good Newmarket maiden before finishing closer at Yarmouth; turn looks near.
2	2 2nd (2) (2.5/1 -11%) Avoriaz	2.5 2.5/1(-11%)	(2) Avoriaz 2.5/1, Started to get the hang of things late on when fourth on debut at Salisbury and duly improved when runner-up in a Ffos Las maiden (6f, heavy) earlier this month. Reproduction of that effort would give him every chance. Big improvement when going close at Ffos Las and can take a further step forward.
3	5 3rd (5) (3/1 -9%) Fusterlandia	3 3/1(-9%)	(5) Fusterlandia 3/1, Runner-up on 3 of his 4 starts for Richard Hannon and creditable efforts switched to nurseries for new yard the last twice, latterly third of 5 upped to 7f on heavy ground at Newbury. Drop back in trip here looks a good move and should be in the mix if the first-time visor has the desired effect. Didn't quite see out the 7f on soft ground in a Newbury nursery last week but ran well.
4	1 4th (1) (7/1 -27%) Appellant	7 7/1(-27%)	(1) Appellant 7/1, Positive start to his career when runner-up at Ayr in July but that form hasn't worked out particularly well and he's failed to build on it in 2 subsequent starts. Hopes pinned on the addition of cheekpieces sparking some improvement here. Sticks to maidens with connections declining the opportunity to go handicapping off 78.
5th	4 5th (4) (50/1 -100%) Dark Dreamer	50 50/1(-100%)	(4) Dark Dreamer 50/1, Just minor promise in a Goodwood maiden and Yarmouth novice (both at 6f) so far, and it's likely that he will need more time and distance. Down the field in both his runs and one formline suggests he has plenty to find.
6th	8 6th (8) (12/1 +0%) Land Lover	12 12/1(+0%)	(8) Land Lover 12/1, Best effort when finding just one too good at Carlisle in June but has failed to build on that in 3 subsequent starts. Will need to improve for the fitting of cheekpieces if he's to get off the mark here. While some of his form reads well, he's not progressing.
7th	7 7th (7) (50/1 -100%) King Street	50 50/1(-100%)	(7) King Street 50/1, Foaled March 13. Price rose to 78,000 gns as a yearling but fetched just 6,500 gns when resold this year. Probably best watched on debut unless the market suggests otherwise. Value dropped from 78,000gns as a yearling to 6,500gns at two; best watched.
8th	3 8th (3) (17/2 +39%) Bury Lane	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(3) Bury Lane 17/2, Showed a bit more than he did on debut when fifth in an 11-runner Newcastle novice (6f) 3 weeks ago but appeals as the type who will come into his own when venturing down the handicap route. Finished closer at Newcastle (6f, AW) but has something to find with Appellant.

LTO Selection:

Fusterlandia sets the standard with some good efforts in better company than this, but he has had a few chances now and could be worth taking on with AVORIAZ. Andrew Balding's colt left his debut well behind when staying on for a close second after a poor start in a similar event at Ffos Las (fifth has won since) and further progress is expected. Global Skies was keen enough when third over 7f at Yarmouth last week and this drop in trip could see him in a better light.

In all probability, AVORIAZ will not need to improve on what he showed when second at Ffos Las at the beginning of the month in order to go one better here. It will look significant if support arrives for likely-looking newcomer Moswaat and he is feared most ahead of Fusterlandia.

Provided he takes to the visor then FUSTERLANDIA should be bang there. He didn't see out 7f on soft last week at Newbury.

15:10 Haydock Maiden (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:15 Gowran Park Handicap Hurdle 16f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	9 1st (9) (8/1 -23%) We'llgowats	8 8/1(-23%)	(9) We'llgowats 8/1, Unreliable type. Good third of 16 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20.4f, good to soft, 6/1). Off 7 months. Down in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time. Claims if she's tuned up. Winner on good ground but has shown fair form with an ease too, prospects if fit and ready.
2	15 2nd (15) (5/1 +41%) Mullins Cross	5 5/1(+41%)	(15) Mullins Cross 5/1, One win from 28 NH runs. 15/2, creditable fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (16.4f, soft) 28 days ago. One to consider. Runner-up at Tramore on her penultimate start, reasonable prospects on this ground.
3	11 3rd (11) (5/2 +64%) Quornofamonday	2.5 5/2(+64%)	(11) Quornofamonday 5/2, Tenth of 16 in handicap hurdle (9/2) at Punchestown (19.4f, good to soft) 129 days ago. Others more persuasive. Failed to run to market expectations at Punchestown in May, likely to be capable of better.
4	3 4th (3) (28/1 +44%) Kiss My Lucky Egg	28 28/1(+44%)	(3) Kiss My Lucky Egg 28/1, Fair winner at 17f in bumpers. 20/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (24.4f, good) 21 days ago, hit next. Significantly back down in trip. Debut bumper winner on good ground when trained in Britain, unconvincing hurdles form.
5th	13 5th (13) (13/2 +80%) Gaelic Des Chastys	6.5 13/2(+80%)	(13) Gaelic Des Chastys 13/2, Remains a maiden after 17 NH runs. Thirteenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy, 15/2). Off 9 months. Likely to need the run. Fair third over 2m at Tramore last October, well below that form in two subsequent outings.
6th	17 6th (17) (50/1 +50%) Save Tonight	50 50/1(+50%)	(17) Save Tonight 50/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.1f, good to soft, 66/1) 32 days ago, dropping away before 2 out. Down in trip. Has failed to reach the first six in ten races, struggled in two Ballinrobe runs in August.
7th	6 7th (6) (28/1 -180%) Kingsofthemidlands	28 28/1(-180%)	(6) Kingsofthemidlands 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1, twelfth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Galway (22.2f, soft) 18 days ago. Back down in trip. Remains with potential in this sphere. Regressive on the Flat this year and no sign yet of winning potential over hurdles.
8th	1 8th (1) (33/1 +0%) Romella	33 33/1(+0%)	(1) Romella 33/1, First run since leaving John J. Walsh when pulled up in handicap hurdle (40/1) at Galway (16.6f, soft) 18 days ago, tailing off after 3 out. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Now 15lb below his career-high mark, all three wins in 2021 were achieved on good ground.
9th	16 9th (16) (8/1 +84%) Haveuseentherain	8 8/1(+84%)	(16) Haveuseentherain 8/1, Remains a maiden after 16 NH runs. 14/1, creditable eighth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.1f, good to soft) 32 days ago. Down in trip. Despite poor record has sometimes attracted market support, has usually run over further.
10th	8 10th (8) (14/1 +44%) Tincurra Lad	14 14/1(+44%)	(8) Tincurra Lad 14/1, 14/1, fell in handicap chase at Tramore (15.7f, soft) on debut over fences 40 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Hard to fancy. Suffered a loss of form after winning a 2m Kilbeggan handicap on good ground last year.
11th	18 11th (18) (80/1 +20%) Trenchtown Rock	80 80/1(+20%)	(18) Trenchtown Rock 80/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2019. 11/1, sixteenth of 20 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good). Off 24 months. Hard to know if he retains any ability. Both wins gained at Wexford, the most recent in 2019, hard to fancy after two years off.
12th	4 12th (4) (4/1 +80%) Master Breffni	4 4/1(+80%)	(4) Master Breffni 4/1, 4/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Tramore (20.3f, soft) 166 days ago. Back down in trip. Needs to do more. Good run over a near-3m trip at Naas in March, going should suit, trip may prove too short.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (14/1 +30%) Scottish Dancer	14 14/1(+30%)	(2) Scottish Dancer 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. 125/1, tenth of 16 in novice hurdle at Listowel (16f, soft) 6 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Scope for improvement based on Flat form. Ordinary form in maiden hurdles, soft probably not ideal judging by winning Flat form.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (40/1 +60%) Sunwalk	40 40/1(+60%)	(5) Sunwalk 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, last of 10 in handicap at Tramore (16f, good to soft, 50/1) 80 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Dundalk winner for Andy Slattery, has failed to make an effective transition to hurdling.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (80/1 -300%) Boston Bobby	80 80/1(-300%)	(7) Boston Bobby 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, twelfth of 14 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Capable of better and worth a market check. Nothing in the form of his three maiden runs to suggest he can feature on handicap debut.

LTO Selection:

CHEMDAWG is the suggestion in this wide-open affair. The four-year-old ran her best race to date at Bellewstown last month, coming from off the pace to fill the runner-up spot. That was just her second try in handicap company and the Australia chestnut is open to further improvement. After going down by just a head on his penultimate outing, Be My Hero is given second preference. Given that he was a beaten favourite in a slightly stronger contest at Navan, it'll come as a surprise if he is not involved towards the business end. We'llgowats (first-time tongue-strap) was a good third when last seen at Punchestown in February and had three subsequent winners in behind. Successful at Cork in July of last year, the Liam O'Brien-trained eight-year-old should be able to make her presence felt. A runner-up at Tramore on her penultimate start, Mullins Cross looks a leading contender with Shane Fenelon claiming a valuable 7lb, while Gaelic Des Chastys, Master Breffni and three-time winner Romella (first-time cheekpieces) are others for the shortlist.

CHEMDAWG found improvement when second at Bellewstown last time and the form has been boosted by the winner, so she's fancied to go one better at the possible expense of We'llgowats, who is a big player if ready to go after 7 months off. Be My Hero is another one to consider.

Not all of these will be suited by soft ground. MULLINS CROSS is a possible exception in that respect and is given a hopeful vote

15:15 Gowran Park Handicap Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:25 Worcester Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (10/1 +0%) Push The Button	10 10/1(+0%)	(7) Push The Button 10/1, Displayed a likeable attitude to get off the mark at the third attempt in bumpers at Bangor (16.7f, good to firm) in April and is bred to be suited by this longer trip now hurdling. Signed off with Bangor bumper win in April; needs to improve here but has potential.
2	6 2nd (6) (6/4 +20%) Mylesfromwicklow	1.5 6/4(+20%)	(6) Mylesfromwicklow 6/4, Won his sole outing in points in October and showed fairly useful form over hurdles when runner-up first 2 outings last season. Not quite at that level when filling same spot at Ascot on final outing but still sets a good standard for a yard that has started autumn in fine form. Runner-up all three hurdling starts last season and has another significant role to play.
3	2 3rd (2) (16/1 -60%) Carrigmoorna Rowan	16 16/1(-60%)	(2) Carrigmoorna Rowan 16/1, Off mark in Irish points at second attempt and made a pleasing start under Rules when third in an Exeter bumper in November. Proved a shade disappointing in a hood at Plumpton next time, however. Makes hurdles debut. Winning pointer; placed in a bumper last season; should make his mark in novices hurdles.
4	4 4th (4) (6/1 +50%) Harjo	6 6/1(+50%)	(4) Harjo 6/1, Irish point winner who made promising hurdling debut when second at Carlisle last autumn. Ran to a similar level when third at Uttoxeter next time but folded tamely last 2 starts, so reappears with something to prove. Not much went to plan after last year's promising hurdle debut; may yet get back on track.
5th	1 5th (1) (12/1 -118%) Beachcomber	12 12/1(-118%)	(1) Beachcomber 12/1, Left debut form well behind when running out an easy winner of a Chepstow bumper in February, drawing clear final 1f. Out of his depth when tailed off in Champion Bumper at Cheltenham but should still have a future over hurdles. Won Chepstow bumper by 16l in February; makes hurdling debut today; interesting.
6th	9 6th (9) (7/4 +36%) Flying Fortune	1.75 7/4(+36%)	(9) Flying Fortune 7/4, Made it 2 wins from 4 starts in bumpers in impressive fashion at Haydock (15.6f, firm) in May. Of interest now going hurdling. Comfortably won Haydock bumper by 7l in May and the form has worked out well.
7th	3 7th (3) (66/1 -450%) Classic Lord	66 66/1(-450%)	(3) Classic Lord 66/1, Useful on Flat and improved on hurdling debut form when fourth in a maiden at Naas in February. Not in same form at Fairyhouse on final outing and subsequently sold out of Henry de Bromhead's yard for £29,000. Creditable fourth in strong Naas maiden for Henry de Bromhead in February; stable debut.
8th	5 8th (5) (100/1 -257%) Ismael	100 100/1(-257%)	(5) Ismael 100/1, Easy winner sole start in Irish points. Showed a bit more than in a bumper tried in cheekpieces when third of 4 on Aintree hurdle bow in May but finished legless when well held on his return here 26 days ago. Not beaten far on hurdling debut in May but struggled over 2m7f here this month.
9th	8 9th (8) (250/1 -150%) Side Stepper	250 250/1(-150%)	(8) Side Stepper 250/1, Well held in bumper/maiden hurdle. Well beaten in much weaker race than this when 80-1 for hurdle debut here (2m) 11 days ago.

LTO Selection:

Mylesfromwicklow looks likely to go well once again having hit the crossbar in all three starts under Rules to date. However, BEACHCOMBER bolted up at Chepstow in February and his subsequent effort in the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham can easily be forgiven. Flying Fortune also has to be respected given her form in NH Flat races, while Push The Button is the pick of the remainder.

MYLESFROMWICKLOW showed a good level of form in 3 starts over hurdles last season and reappears with his stable amongst the winners, so he's selected to get off the mark. Flying Fortune was successful on 2 of her 4 bumper outings and rates a good hurdle prospect for a yard that traditionally does well at this time of the year, with Push The Button another interesting contender.

Peter Bowen's FLYING FORTUNE impressed when drawing clear to win a Haydock bumper by 7l in the spring and gets the vote.

15:25 Worcester Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:35 Newmarket Group 2 (Class 1) 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (11/4 +31%) Mutasaabeq	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(1) Mutasaabeq 11/4, Signed off last season with an all-the-way success in this race and bright start to present campaign when landing a C&D Group 2 in May. Below par last 2 starts but dangerous to discount back at a course where he clearly excels (4-5 on the Rowley Mile) and given that he may be allowed a soft lead.
2	5 2nd (5) (16/1 -45%) Regal Reality	16 16/1(-45%)	(5) Regal Reality 16/1, Has won a Group 3 every year since 2018, including 6-runner Diomed Stakes at Epsom in June. Creditable efforts behind Mighty Ulysses and Chindit the last twice but will need to be better than ever if he's to go one better than he did when hitting the crossbar in this race in 2020.
3	2 3rd (2) (10/3 +5%) Chindit	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(2) Chindit 10/3, Game when narrowly outpointing Mutasaabeq in the Summer Mile at Ascot last year and winner of 3 of his 6 starts this season, most recently a Sandown listed contest (1m, heavy) 9 days ago. Forecast quicker ground here will, if anything, be a plus and he's a big player.
4	6 4th (6) (5/1 +33%) Epictetus	5 5/1(+33%)	(6) Epictetus 5/1, Smart form at 2 yrs and perfect start to this season when landing the 1¼m Blue Riband Trial at Epsom. Drop back to this trip worked in his favour when scoring at Glorious Goodwood (soft) last month but came up short in the Celebration Mile there since and slower ground would probably be ideal.
5th	3 5th (3) (9/2 -80%) Maljoom	4.5 9/2(-80%)	(3) Maljoom 9/2, Unraced at 2 yrs but quickly made up into a smart miler last season, scoring at Doncaster and Kempton before going on to land the German 2000 Guineas. Looked unlucky when a close fourth in the St James's Palace at Royal Ascot last June and, though absent since, he remains a colt with potential.
6th	4 6th (4) (4/1 +20%) Mighty Ulysses	4 4/1(+20%)	(4) Mighty Ulysses 4/1, Winner of C&D novice and listed race on the other course here in 2022. All the better for his belated reappearance spin when, equipped with first-time cheekpieces, dead-heating in a Salisbury Group 3 (1m, good) with Regal Reality (3 lb pull) a close-up third last month. This is tougher.

LTO Selection:

MALJOOM is a fascinating contender on his return from a long layoff. William Haggas' colt was unlucky when denied a clear run in the 2022 St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot, eventually storming home to finish a close-up fourth. He would take some stopping on that level of performance so his fitness might be worth chancing. Chindit completed a quickfire double when hanging on to defy top weight in a Listed event at Sandown last week and must enter calculations, while last year's winner Mutasaabeq always merits respect at this venue.

Everything looks in place for last year's winner MUTASAABEQ to stage a return to form. His record on the Rowley Mile is almost impeccable (sole defeat from five starts on this course came in the 2021 2000 Guineas) and this small-field scenario is perfect for him (form figures in fields comprising seven runners or fewer reads 1111232411). The bang in-form Chindit will offer stern resistance and he is next on the list ahead of the unexposed Maljoom, who will be a big threat if fully tuned-up.

Maljoom is a fascinating contender but preference is for CHINDIT who has been in fine form on his two starts this month.

15:35 Newmarket Group 2 (Class 1) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:45 Haydock Handicap (Class 2) 5f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (3/1 +25%) Curious Rover	3 3/1(+25%)	(5) Curious Rover 3/1, Placed on first 2 outings and found a bit more improvement when making all in Catterick maiden in August. Ran at least as well when second in minor event at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) earlier this month and he can give another good account. Speedy colt; return to a flatter track will help him but soft ground is an unknown.
2	4 2nd (4) (10/3 -33%) Hedge Fund	3.333333 10/3(-33%)	(4) Hedge Fund 10/3, In need of the experience on his first 3 runs but has shown improved form sent handicapping, making it 2 from 2 in nurseries when making all at Ffos Las (5f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Can make a bold bid for the hat-trick. All speed and won his last two from the front (6f/5f); soft ground is a grey area.
3	2 3rd (2) (11/2 +8%) Say Hello	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(2) Say Hello 11/2, Much improved in first-time blinkers when easily landing 6f Newmarket nursery in July and creditable second at the same C&D (soft) next time. Below form at Goodwood on her latest outing, but could bounce back returned to 5f for the first time since debut. Initially did well in blinkers; dangerous if reacting positively to more new headgear.
4	3 4th (3) (5/4 +38%) Due For Luck	1.25 5/4(+38%)	(3) Due For Luck 5/4, Looked a useful prospect when winning his first 2 starts, again impressing with how he travelled when scoring at Ripon in August. Denied a clear run when second on nursery debut at Chester (5.1f, soft) 13 days ago, so he can make amends this time around. Unlucky not to bring up the hat-trick on his nursery debut at Chester.

LTO Selection:

HALA EMARAATY has been highly tried since registering back-to-back victories at the beginning of his career and sets the standard. A respectable fifth in the Sirenia Stakes at Kempton, this represents a significant drop in class for the son of Kodiac, who may well be up to giving weight away all round. Due For Luck is feared most, despite a surprise defeat at Chester, while the hat-trick chasing Hedge Fund is another serious contender.

DUE FOR LUCK might have won with a clearer run at Chester on his nursery debut last time, only just denied having had to wait for a gap on the home turn, so he is taken to quickly resume winning ways. Hedge Fund is feared most as he bids for the hat-trick, while Curious Rover can also make his presence felt.

This will be run at a fast pace and DUE FOR LUCK can pounce late to make amends for his unfortunate defeat at Chester.

15:45 Haydock Handicap (Class 2) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:50 Gowran Park Conditions Hurdle 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (8/11 +51%) Magical Zoe	0.727273 8/11(+51%)	(1) Magical Zoe 8/11, Lightly-raced winner under Rules. Latest win in hurdle at Down Royal in November. Down in trip in trip back from a break here and she remains open to improvement. Useful bumper winner; smart novice last season, excused Fairyhouse performance; can win.
2	6 2nd (6) (17/2 -70%) Say Goodbye	8.5 17/2(-70%)	(6) Say Goodbye 17/2, Useful chaser. Useful winner at 20f in chases. 5/2, career best when winning 5-runner minor event chase at Limerick (19.7f, good). Off 16 months back hurdling here but she's a player all the same. Off since May 2022, so somewhat risky, and had been chasing (classy form); note market.
3	4 3rd (4) (9/1 +55%) Lady Of The Vale	9 9/1(+55%)	(4) Lady Of The Vale 9/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Didn't need to improve to win 10-runner minor event hurdle (13/2) at Bellewstown (17.2f, good) 30 days ago, travelling strongly. This is more demanding. Deserved recent Bellewstown win; all wins on good (to yielding) and probably vulnerable.
4	2 4th (2) (5/1 -122%) Anna Bunina	5 5/1(-122%)	(2) Anna Bunina 5/1, Useful hurdler. 24¼ lengths sixth of 7 to Shecouldbeanything in listed mares event (3/1) at Killarney (17f, good to soft) 138 days ago. The one to beat. This mark justified so should win; main concern is proper deep ground which will not suit.
5th	3 5th (3) (25/1 +24%) Hidden Land	25 25/1(+24%)	(3) Hidden Land 25/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Won 13-runner handicap (11/1) at Down Royal (12.8f, good to firm) 21 days ago, having benefit of enterprising ride. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Needs to raise her game. Winning hurdler, won lately Flat; needs others to under-perform, which she likely will too.
6th	5 6th (5) (11/1 +56%) Natural Look	11 11/1(+56%)	(5) Natural Look 11/1, Fairly useful chaser. Course winner. Latest win in hurdle at Cork in July. 4/1, respectable second of 6 in novice chase at Sligo (17.6f, good to soft) 2 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Very consistent recent months; another whose wins came good (to yielding); hard to fancy.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (9/1 +10%) Air Drop	9 9/1(+10%)	(7) Air Drop 9/1, Lightly-raced winner under Rules. Career best when winning 17-runner novice hurdle (4/1) at Down Royal (16.9f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Yard saddles a more appealing candidate in Say Goodbye. Only ran on yielding or better; found plenty to beat subsequent winner at Down Royal.

LTO Selection:

MAGICAL ZOE is an exciting prospect for the season ahead and it'll be interesting to see how she fares here, taking on mostly older and more experienced rivals. She didn't get the run of the race when second in the Jack De Bromhead Mares' Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham in March, subsequently running below par when tried over two and a half miles for the first time at Fairyhouse. Back in trip now and making her seasonal debut, the Shantou five-year-old looks the one to beat. Anna Bunina is the highest-rated runner in the line-up and was second in Grade 1 company at Punchestown on her penultimate start. The admirable 10-time winner disappointed when last seen at Killarney in May, but an improved performance can be expected from her as she returns from a well-earned break. Gordon Elliott is represented by Say Goodbye and Air Drop, with the former out of action for well over a year. Successful over fences on her last two starts, the Getaway seven-year-old warrants respect, getting weight from the selection and Anna Bunina.

MAGICAL ZOE didn't appear to get home upped to 20.4f in a Fairyhouse Grade 1 when last seen during the spring and she looked progressive prior to that, notably finishing second in the Dawn Run at the Cheltenham Festival in March. On the face of it, conceding weight to Anna Bunina and Say Goodbye will be no easy task, but she remains unexposed and may well find the necessary improvement.

Ground will likely be key to the outcome. MAGICAL ZOE (nap) could make into one of the regular players in top-level Irish hurdle races

15:50 Gowran Park Conditions Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:00 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 20f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (7/1 +56%) Ike Sport	7 7/1(+56%)	(6) Ike Sport 7/1, Raised his game considerably back from 4 months off when seeing off a subsequent winner in handicap at Taunton in March. Done little wrong since, most recently landing the odds in a C&D novice, but this is his most demanding assignment to date.
2	2 2nd (2) (16/1 -14%) Ikarak	16 16/1(-14%)	(2) Ikarak 16/1, Fairly useful form in France (winning chaser). Jumped erratically when failing to beat his sole rival in a handicap at Fontwell on British/stable debut but better effort when runner-up returned to this sphere in a C&D novice in May. Absent since and now tried in cheekpieces.
3	7 3rd (7) (6/1 +8%) Allihies	6 6/1(+8%)	(7) Allihies 6/1, Flat winner in Ireland and opened hurdles account in 3-runner handicap at Warwick at the end of May. Progressed when scoring over this C&D last time and he's one to consider, for all that this demands another step forward.
4	3 4th (3) (14/1 -180%) Huelgoat	14 14/1(-180%)	(3) Huelgoat 14/1, Much improved switched to chasing during second half of last year, completing quick-fire 4-timer at Newbury in November. Plenty of creditable efforts in defeat have followed but, not for the first time, his finishing effort was slightly underwhelming back hurdling here when last seen in May.
5th	15 5th (15) (20/1 +20%) Woodie Flash	20 20/1(+20%)	(15) Woodie Flash 20/1, £20,000 purchase after getting off the mark in Irish points at the second attempt in February. Made it third time lucky over hurdles when landing a 23f maiden here in July but made hard work of things when third in a handicap back here last month. Now tried in blinkers.
6th	12 6th (12) (20/1 -43%) Gaius	20 20/1(-43%)	(12) Gaius 20/1, Fairly useful Flat winner for Richard Hannon and off the mark over hurdles in a 2m maiden here in June. Ran no sort of a race in a Cartmel handicap next time and, though back on track when runner-up in a novice event back here last month, others make more appeal.
7th	13 7th (13) (25/1 -150%) Faded Fantasy	25 25/1(-150%)	(13) Faded Fantasy 25/1, Fair maiden on the Flat for Ger Lyons and made the most of a good opportunity with plenty in hand in 12-runner maiden hurdle at Southwell (20.4f, good) in June. Disappointing on handicap debut in this sphere at Uttoxeter next time, though.
8th	11 8th (11) (12/1 +14%) En Avant	12 12/1(+14%)	(11) En Avant 12/1, Improved form when making a winning stable debut fitted with a tongue tie over 2m here in July. Duly followed up under a penalty in a Fontwell novice (21.8f, good) and merits respect, for all that he now has more on his plate.
8	8 \|U\| (8) (6/1 +63%) Manimole	6 6/1(+63%)	(8) Manimole 6/1, Hasn't finished out of the first two in 7 outings in maiden/novice company since May but she looks vulnerable off this mark now back in a handicap.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (7/2 +71%) Ajp Kingdom	3.5 7/2(+71%)	(1) Ajp Kingdom 7/2, Went close in a Ludlow novice back from a 5-month absence in April and odds-on winner of his next 3 starts at up to 23.3f. However, turned over by a more exposed rival when odds on for his handicap debut at Market Rasen (23f, good to firm) last month and improvement is needed here.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (11/1 -10%) Our Scholar	11 11/1(-10%)	(4) Our Scholar 11/1, Improved performer this summer, completing the hat-trick when making a winning handicap debut in this sphere at Southwell (15.8f, good) in July. Continued the good work when scoring on the Flat earlier this month and while this is more demanding, he has to enter calculations.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (14/1 +30%) The Galahad Kid	14 14/1(+30%)	(9) The Galahad Kid 14/1, Unbeaten in 2 bumpers last summer and off the mark at the second attempt in this sphere at Stratford (16.3f, good) in July. However, safely held both starts since and needs to raise his game now pitched into a handicap.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (17/2 -113%) Young Merlin	8.5 17/2(-113%)	(5) Young Merlin 17/2, Three-time winner on the Flat and has quickly established himself as a good prospect over hurdles, making it 3-3 in this sphere in a Cartmel handicap (17.2f, soft) last month. 4 lb rise fair enough and there's probably more to come.
14	14 \|PU\| (14) (25/1 -79%) Painless Potter	25 25/1(-79%)	(14) Painless Potter 25/1, Winner on the Flat last year and deservedly opened hurdles account when making all in a C&D novice handicap (soft) recently. 5 lb higher mark by no means prohibitive starting out on debut for new yard and he's not without hope.
16	16 \|PU\| (16) (33/1 -32%) Baikal	33 33/1(-32%)	(16) Baikal 33/1, Surprise winner of 2m maiden on second start over hurdles here in May. Added to that when landing a Southwell handicap (15.8f, good to firm) last time but his overall profile is far from convincing and he looks vulnerable up 4 lb.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (66/1 -32%) Hobie	66 66/1(-32%)	(10) Hobie 66/1, Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points and stepped up on low-key hurdles debut when landing a 2m maiden here in May. However, he ran no sort of a race in the Southwell novice won by Manimole back from a break this month.

LTO Selection:

Young Merlin puts his unbeaten record over hurdles on the line in this series final and Amy Murphy's charge shouldn't be far away off 4lb higher than last month's Cartmel success. Marginal preference, however, is for ALLIHIES, who relished the step up in trip when winning over C&D in July and Dan Skelton's four-year-old can defy a 6lb rise. Our Scholar seeks a five-timer and merits respect, while Sean Bowen taking the ride on Gaius over his stablemate En Avant should be noted too.

With the promise of better to come from YOUNG MERLIN, he is taken to preserve his unbeaten record over hurdles. The 7-y-o appeared to have more in hand than the margin of victory would imply at Cartmel last time and a subsequent 4 lb rise is by no means harsh. Our Scholar and En Avant both appear to be on upward curves and are feared most in that order of preference, while Painless Potter is also shortlisted.

He flopped on his handicap debut but FADED FANTASY qualified for this series final with a very easy maiden win and is worth chancing.

16:00 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:10 Newmarket Maiden (Class 4) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (11/8 +15%) Accumulate	1.375 11/8(+15%)	(1) Accumulate 11/8, Calyx colt who produced a promising first effort when second of 11 in 7f maiden at Ascot on debut 3 weeks ago. The time of that race was nothing flash but he's open to plenty of improvement nonetheless. Runner-up on debut at Ascot and open to improvement; key player for top trainer.
2	2 2nd (2) (4/1 +33%) Al Shabab Storm	4 4/1(+33%)	(2) Al Shabab Storm 4/1, Advertise colt who shaped with plenty of encouragement when third in 11-runner novice at Leicester (7f, soft) on debut 17 days ago, running on. Sure to progress. Close third at 33-1 on recent debut at Leicester and he's in good hands to progress.
3	7 3rd (7) (8/1 +20%) Native Warrior	8 8/1(+20%)	(7) Native Warrior 8/1, Foaled April 10. 260,000 gns yearling, Wootton Bassett colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Cathy Come Home. Interesting newcomer. Debut; 260,000gns yearling; from powerful 2yo yard; interesting to see how betting goes.
4	4 4th (4) (33/1 -65%) Honrado	33 33/1(-65%)	(4) Honrado 33/1, Foaled February 23. €80,000 2-y-o, Lope De Vega colt. Half-brother to several winners, including winner up to 1½m Highgarden and winner up to 11f Fly Falcon, both useful. Dam 1m winner. Oisin Murphy is a positive jockey booking, and would enter calculations if supported in the betting. There's potential in his pedigree but there's a strong standard for him to aim at on debut.
5th	6 5th (6) (15/2 +6%) Miletus	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(6) Miletus 15/2, Foaled April 13. €140,000 yearling, Magna Grecia colt. Closely related to smart winner up to 1m Emmaus and 2-y-o 7.4f winner Spirit Genie and half-brother to useful 7f-8.4f winner Dawn Mirage. Holds a couple of Group 1 entries, so this newcomer needs keeping a close eye on in the betting. Makes debut in warm race but has a likeable pedigree and is one to watch in the betting.
6th	8 6th (8) (11/4 +31%) Symbol Of Power	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(8) Symbol Of Power 11/4, Foaled February 28. Frankel colt. Brother to useful winner up to 1m Wild Beauty and half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 7f/1m winner Desert Wisdom. Dam 7f/1m winner. One to take seriously on debut given connections. Plenty to like on paper and he's with a top team; one to consider on debut.
7th	3 7th (3) (250/1 -25%) Bradman	250 250/1(-25%)	(3) Bradman 250/1, In need of the experience when well held in a pair of Salisbury novices. 100-1 and well beaten on both starts (1m, good to firm).

LTO Selection:

Zain Blue has arguably achieved the most of these on his two runner-up efforts to date and is likely to be involved in the shake-up once more. Nevertheless, ACCUMULATE did well to finish second from a poor early position on his debut at Ascot and, with any improvement, the Calyx colt may go one place better in this contest. Al Shabab Storm is another to consider after an encouraging opening bid at Leicester, while Symbol Of Power features among a clutch of interesting newcomers.

ZAIN BLUE backed up his debut effort when runner-up in the Convivial at York and, with that form proving notably strong, he's selected to become the fifth next-time-out winner from that maiden. Accumulate shaped with bags of promise on his recent Ascot debut and is open to plenty of improvement, with Symbol of Power pick of the newcomers before market clues.

Roger Varian won this last year and could again provide the answer, with ACCUMULATE who was a promising second on his recent debut.

16:10 Newmarket Maiden (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:20 Haydock Handicap (Class 3) 14f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (3/1 +0%) Urban Outlook	3 3/1(+0%)	(5) Urban Outlook 3/1, Progressive gelding who relished the step up in distance when doubling his tally in handicap at Chester 13 days ago. Open to further improvement and makes plenty of appeal. Only 2lb higher than at Chester (won narrowly) and this company is more challenging.
2	1 2nd (1) (3/1 -71%) Circuit Breaker	3 3/1(-71%)	(1) Circuit Breaker 3/1, Successful at Windsor in May and resumed progress stepped up to 2m at Kempton last time, well on top at the finish. Likely to improve further despite the drop back in distance. Well on top at Kempton; 4lb rise fine and he's shown a liking for these conditions.
3	2 3rd (2) (5/1 -25%) Flower Of Dubai	5 5/1(-25%)	(2) Flower Of Dubai 5/1, Has improved since switched to handicaps, following narrow Wolverhampton success with creditable efforts on all 4 subsequent starts, third at Doncaster last time. Others look better treated. Seemed to find 1m4f too sharp when third in a valuable soft-ground handicap at Doncaster.
4	3 4th (3) (10/3 +63%) Maxident	3.333333 10/3(+63%)	(3) Maxident 10/3, Won at Leicester by a huge margin in April. Unable to improve on quicker ground since and mark looks to overestimate him. Won by 50l on heavy-ground debut and not disgraced since on faster; handicap debut.
5th	4 5th (4) (9/2 +10%) Miller Spirit	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(4) Miller Spirit 9/2, Not fully exposed and found marked improvement in first-time cheekpieces when scoring at Sandown last time. Penalised/upped markedly in trip (should stay), but merits respect. Penalised for 2l win over 1m2f at Sandown; has a further 4f to travel this time.

LTO Selection:

This is within range for CIRCUIT BREAKER, who made triumphant return from a short break with a dominant effort over 2m at Kempton. Put up just 4lb for that comfortable success, the son of Nathaniel is open to any amount of progress in staying handicaps, but this slightly shorter trip can help to counter the relatively quick reappearance. Recent Sandown winner Miller Spirit is respected but has more to do under a 6lb penalty, especially with an additional four furlongs to tackle, so Flower Of Dubai is suggested as more of a threat with her stamina proven.

URBAN OUTLOOK was well suited by the step up to this distance when scoring at Chester and, with the scope for better still, he's marginally preferred to fellow last-time-out winners Circuit Breaker and Miller Spirit in what looks a strong race for the numbers.

The well-bred CIRCUIT BREAKER (nap) smacked of a stayer with more to offer when winning comfortably at Kempton.

16:20 Haydock Handicap (Class 3) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:25 Gowran Park Handicap Hurdle 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	8 1st (8) (8/13 +65%) Lucky Zebo	0.615385 8/13(+65%)	(8) Lucky Zebo 8/13, Useful winner at 19f in chases. Creditable third of 6 in novice chase (5/2) at Wexford (19.6f, soft) 28 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Looks well treated back in this sphere. RPR of 135 chasing latest; assuming he's simply been improving he should win this off 114.
2	7 2nd (7) (4/1 +86%) Krabat	4 4/1(+86%)	(7) Krabat 4/1, One win from 22 NH runs. Ninth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.1f, good to soft, 18/1). Off 7 months. Something to prove. Conditions fine; fell twice chasing before flopping over hurdles, February, not seen since.
3	3 3rd (3) (18/1 +10%) Rock On Seamie	18 18/1(+10%)	(3) Rock On Seamie 18/1, Twelfth of 18 in handicap at Tipperary (12.5f, good to soft, 18/1) 26 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Back up in trip. In the process of running poorly when falling on latest hurdling outing, so others are more persuasive. Held since Downpatrick win in June, flopping on Flat last time, and very hard to fancy.
4	4 4th (4) (11/1 -69%) Ochocinco	11 11/1(-69%)	(4) Ochocinco 11/1, Highly promising individual. 13/2, won 13-runner novice hurdle at Down Royal (20.4f, good) on NH debut 119 days ago, running green. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to significant progress. 13-2, won at Down Royal (good) sole start this summer; plenty to ponder, clearly promising.
5th	1 5th (1) (11/1 -120%) Chinx Of Light	11 11/1(-120%)	(1) Chinx Of Light 11/1, Running below form when fell in minor event chase (11/8) at Downpatrick (19.2f, good). Off 13 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Others make more appeal. Won back-to-back hurdling last year, then hit-and-miss spell novice chasing; clearly risky.
6th	5 6th (5) (20/1 -344%) Sir Bob	20 20/1(-344%)	(5) Sir Bob 20/1, 13/2, creditable second of 14 in handicap chase at Punchestown (31f, good to soft) 153 days ago, just failing. Switches from chase to hurdles. Significantly back down in trip. Not taken lightly. Veteran will appreciate whatever conditions; seems fine fresh and just had cracking season.
7th	2 7th (2) (14/1 -133%) As Tears Go By	14 14/1(-133%)	(2) As Tears Go By 14/1, Latest win in hurdle at Wexford in May. Fifth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (16f, good, 14/1) 21 days ago. Up in trip. Needs to put a couple of tame efforts behind him. Rarely favourite but won twice in May; up in trip after two fruitless runs; hard to fancy.

LTO Selection:

A difficult contest to assess, with LUCKY ZEBO the suggestion. The six-year-old completed a hat-trick at Kilbeggan in July and was a close third on his most recent start at Wexford, after being hampered in the closing stages. Back over flights now, Henry de Bromhead looks to have found a good opportunity for the progressive bay. Sir Bob is another reverting to the smaller obstacles and the 11-year-old is given second preference. Likely to relish the testing conditions, he has finished no worse than third in eight of his last nine starts. Top-weight Chinx Of Light is yet another switching back to hurdles. Ultimately disappointing over fences, he returns from a year-long absence and it'll be interesting to see how he fares. As Tears Go By will need to bounce back from recent efforts if he is to feature, while Ochocinco can't be discounted after winning on debut at Down Royal.

LUCKY ZEBO has continued his progress since switched to chasing and, back over the smaller obstacles, he looks potentially well treated, so he's preferred to Sir Bob, with Ochocinco well worthy of respect on the back of an impressive hurdling debut at Down Royal 4 months ago.

A nightmare for the layers and even LUCKY ZEBO is difficult to weigh up as he is coming back from chasing. Krabat could offer value

16:25 Gowran Park Handicap Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:30 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 23f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (11/10 +63%) Ma Belle Noire	1.1 11/10(+63%)	(3) Ma Belle Noire 11/10, Consistent sort who opened her account in first-time blinkers at Market Rasen (20.5f) in July and added to her tally when seeing off 10 rivals over C&D at the start of this month. The handicapper hasn't missed her with a 7 lb rise but she's very much at the top of her game at present. Scored by 8l over C&D when moved back up in trip this month; ought to make presence felt.
2	8 2nd (8) (3/1 +40%) Stamina Chope	3 3/1(+40%)	(8) Stamina Chope 3/1, Landed a small-field handicap chase in spring 2022. Hasn't quite managed to match that form over fences since but she did make a sound return to hurdles when second of 11 in a course handicap 11 days ago. Clear second over C&D 11 days ago but her overall profile remains unappealing.
3	4 3rd (4) (13/2 +54%) Sheila Nash	6.5 13/2(+54%)	(4) Sheila Nash 13/2, Won twice over C&D under Daryl Jacob last summer and back on track when third over C&D in July. Not in anything like the same form back here 3 weeks later and has since undergone wind surgery. Well suited by this C&D but soundly beaten here last month and has become hard to predict.
4	2 4th (2) (7/1 -17%) Artemis Angel	7 7/1(-17%)	(2) Artemis Angel 7/1, Not long with this yard and good second of 15 in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (20.5f, good, 18/1) last month. First British runner for trainer. Creditable second to a handicap blot at Bellewstown last month; shortlisted.
5th	5 5th (5) (17/2 -21%) Pennsylvanie	8.5 17/2(-21%)	(5) Pennsylvanie 17/2, Fair form on 2 of her 3 starts in France. Easily best effort for this stable when second of 8 in 2¾m Fontwell handicap 19 days ago. Claims if she can back that up. Ran big race in defeat when second on recent handicap debut; might have more to offer.

LTO Selection:

MA BELLE NOIRE struck with something in hand over C&D earlier this month and, given the authority of that success, a 7lb rise in the ratings doesn't appear insurmountable. Blue Sans has upped her game this year and she is likely to be in the shake-up once again now only 5lb higher than when completing a hat-trick at Southwell. Artemis Angel arrives in good heart and also enters calculations on the return to 2m7f.

BLUE SANS needs more to get the 4-timer up but could well be up to the task. Ma Belle Noire is also thriving and has to be feared. Stamina Chope ran well back over hurdles here recently and is also in the mix.

Irish raider ARTEMIS ANGEL (nap) faced an impossible task against the winner when second last month but was nicely clear of the others.

16:30 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:35 Dundalk Maiden 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	7 1st (7) (4/1 +64%) Jalo	4 4/1(+64%)	(7) Jalo 4/1, Fair gelding. Tongue strap on for 1st time, eighth of 12 in claimer (10/1) at Sligo (10.5f, good to soft) 51 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Something to prove. Poor on last couple of starts but has gone well around here and drops back in trip.
2	4 2nd (4) (1.25/1 +44%) Emorcee	1.25 1.25/1(+44%)	(4) Emorcee 1.25/1, Fair gelding. Remains a maiden after 10 Flat runs. 5/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, effort best excused when seventh of 13 in handicap at this course (7f) 7 days ago, slowly away. Expected to be bang there down in grade. Largely contested over further, although has shaped well over an extended 6f, claims.
3	3 3rd (3) (2.5/1 +17%) Un Bacio Ancora	2.5 2.5/1(+17%)	(3) Un Bacio Ancora 2.5/1, Fair filly. Remains a maiden after 21 Flat runs. 50/1, good second of 10 in maiden at the Curragh (6f, soft) 6 days ago, no match for winner. Progressing well recently. Curragh second an exceptional run from this long standing maiden; has earned attention.
4	1 4th (1) (12/1 -71%) Ballysax Lil' Mick	12 12/1(-71%)	(1) Ballysax Lil' Mick 12/1, Modest gelding. Remains a maiden after 9 Flat runs. Good sixth of 11 in maiden at Down Royal (5f, good to firm, 10/1) 21 days ago. Hard to make a compelling case for based on recent efforts. Bit more to find on the books, although rider's 7lb claim will aid his cause.
5th	6 5th (6) (9/1 +36%) Californiagoldrush	9 9/1(+36%)	(6) Californiagoldrush 9/1, Modest filly. Remains a maiden after 10 Flat runs. Fifteenth of 21 in handicap (20/1) at Navan (5f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Likely to bounce back but has something to find. Has not really set the track alight around here but some snippets of form to offer up.
6th	5 6th (5) (14/1 +58%) Empress Of Bough	14 14/1(+58%)	(5) Empress Of Bough 14/1, Modest filly. Remains a maiden after 14 Flat runs. 33/1, thirteenth of 15 in handicap at Leopardstown (7.2f, good) 43 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Very hard to make a case for. Has a good C&D run under her belt but overall profile needs some spicing up, work to do.
7th	9 7th (9) (40/1 -186%) Flotus Radiance	40 40/1(-186%)	(9) Flotus Radiance 40/1, Fair filly. Remains a maiden after 8 Flat runs. Thirteenth of 14 in handicap (33/1) at this course (8f) 7 days ago. Down in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Others more appealing. Clearly needed it when last bar one last week on the back of a break, cheekpieces added.
8th	8 8th (8) (150/1 -200%) Tarfeh	150 150/1(-200%)	(8) Tarfeh 150/1, Last of 8 in maiden (200/1) at Navan (5.8f, good to soft) 29 days ago, folding tamely. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Very little to show for her efforts and needs to find marked improvement to play a part.

LTO Selection:

UN BACIO ANCORA arrives on the back of a couple of good runs and may prove the answer. She seemed to perform to a good bit above her mark when runner-up at the Curragh last Saturday and although it may be a bit dangerous to take that too literally, at least she comes here in good heart, which can't be said for many of the others. Lope De Rueda has hinted at some ability and has the top mark of 67. He could be a player now in this grade. Emorcee didn't run too badly when mid-division in handicap company here a week ago and his mark of 65 entitles him to play a part.

UN BACIO ANCORA arrives on the back of an excellent second (travelled well) in a maiden at the Curragh 6 days ago and a performance of similar merit should be enough for her to go one better unless Emorcee can bounce back to his best down in grade. Lope de Rueda isn't a forlorn hope.

Two of Noel Meade's three runners were in the frame here last week and his representative JALO could well go a few places better

16:35 Dundalk Maiden 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:45 Newmarket Maiden (Class 4) 7f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (4/6 +67%) Broadway Act	0.666667 4/6(+67%)	(1) Broadway Act 4/6, Too Darn Hot colt who has displayed plenty of promise both starts to date, improving on debut form without looking the finished article when second over 7f on the July Course 5 weeks ago. Found only a smart prospect too good then and sound claims of going one place better. Runner-up on first two starts and sets a useful form standard.
2	9 2nd (9) (9/2 +36%) Whip Cracker	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(9) Whip Cracker 9/2, Foaled February 25. 160,000 gns yearling, Cracksman colt. Dam once-raced half-sister to winner up to 7f Advanced and 9f/9.2f winner Wunder (both smart). 160,000gns yearling who should have a future and is one to watch in the betting on debut.
3	2 3rd (2) (16/1 +27%) Ezra Cee	16 16/1(+27%)	(2) Ezra Cee 16/1, Foaled April 2. 37,000 gns 2-y-o, No Nay Never colt. Half-brother to useful 2-y-o 1m winner Lough Derg. Dam 5f winner (including at 2 yrs). Half-brother to the talented Lough Derg; yard in fine form but others are more compelling.
4	6 4th (6) (8/1 -129%) Psalm	8 8/1(-129%)	(6) Psalm 8/1, Foaled April 27. 300,000 gns yearling, Sea The Stars colt. Brother to useful winner up to 1m Boerhan and half-brother to 3 winners, including useful winner up to 6f Shamshon and 5.5f-7.5f winner Shajjy. Holds Group race entries and commands respect on debut for powerful connections. Likely to improve for this debut run but could still play leading role for top Irish yard.
5th	4 5th (4) (6/1 +50%) Markoon	6 6/1(+50%)	(4) Markoon 6/1, Foaled February 10. Kingman colt. Dam 1m-1¼m winner. Makes plenty of appeal on paper for leading stable and he's yet another newcomer to note. First foal; dam 1m/1m2f Listed winner; in top hands; no surprise to see a big run on debut.
6th	3 6th (3) (40/1 -100%) Lavender Hill Mob	40 40/1(-100%)	(3) Lavender Hill Mob 40/1, Foaled March 14. Expert Eye colt. Half-brother to numerous winners, including very smart winner up to 7f James Garfield and useful 1m-1¼m winner Eva Maria. Dam 2-y-o 6f/7f winner. Makes plenty of appeal on paper so worth noting if the betting speaks in his favour. Bred to be talented (half-brother to James Garfield) and he's an interesting newcomer.

LTO Selection:

BROADWAY ACT has posted a couple of solid efforts in defeat when second on the July Course and a similar level of performance could be enough to shed his maiden tag at the third time of asking. Psalm, a 300,000gns purchase, must merit respect on his debut and the Aidan O'Brien-trained son of Sea The Stars needs monitoring in the market. Placo and Ten Bob Tony have displayed enough ability to suggest that they can get involved too.

BROADWAY ACT took a step forward from his promising debut effort when again finding only a potentially smart sort too strong over this trip on the July Course 5 weeks ago and with the prospect of more to come, he could well be up to going one place better. Newcomer Psalm holds group-race entries for his powerful stable and is well worthy of note, whilst Placo, following his promising Leicester debut fourth is also worth a look in a most intriguing maiden.

Broadway Act sets a useful standard having been runner-up on both starts but this could go to the Ballydoyle newcomer PSALM.

16:45 Newmarket Maiden (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:50 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 14f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (3/1 -20%) Billy No Mates	3 3/1(-20%)	(1) Billy No Mates 3/1, C&D winner who arrives on the back of a good second of 10 in handicap at Thirsk (12f, heavy) 55 days ago. Has won off a break so he's a player off the same mark. His latest Thirsk conqueror (1m4f) was at the top of his game back then.
2	7 2nd (7) (10/3 +39%) Zillion	3.333333 10/3(+39%)	(7) Zillion 10/3, Is in his best form for years, scoring at Chepstow and Bath before a very good second back at Bath (14f) 13 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up once more nudged up 1 lb. Came from last turning in to go close in a 1m6f Class 2 handicap at Bath recently.
3	2 3rd (2) (13/2 -8%) Black Kalanisi	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(2) Black Kalanisi 13/2, Fair 2m winner for Fergal O'Brien in 2022. Only twice raced for his current yard and cheekpieces on when creditable second of seven in 2m Ffos Las handicap 35 days ago. In the mix. Second run for this yard when chasing home a Prescott improver at Ffos Las.
4	6 4th (6) (5/1 +29%) Daaris	5 5/1(+29%)	(6) Daaris 5/1, In excellent form since the blinkers went on, shedding his maiden tag at Nottingham (14f) and a solid third of 10 at Catterick 30 days ago. Considered. 133 in blinkers; has been contesting Class 6s so this should be tougher.
5th	3 5th (3) (25/1 -56%) Caldwell	25 25/1(-56%)	(3) Caldwell 25/1, Hurdles winner who opened his account on the Flat at Kempton (2m) last spring for Michael Scudamore. Yet to fire in two runs for his current yard though, coming in last of eight over C&D 21 days ago. Has it to prove. His two runs for this yard in staying handicaps have not been that encouraging.
6th	4 6th (4) (15/2 -7%) V Twelve	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(4) V Twelve 15/2, A fair winner for Ed Walker in 2022 but he arrives below par, only fifth at Newmarket (1m2f) in July. Handily weighted though if his yard switch sparks a resurgence. A winner for Ed Walker and also tried hurdling; below par when last seen 90 days ago.
7th	5 7th (5) (4/1 +0%) Lucky's Dream	4 4/1(+0%)	(5) Lucky's Dream 4/1, It's now thirteen runs since his last win in 2021 but he posted a creditable fourth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 29 days ago. Can give another good account. In fair form but there's nothing in his profile to suggest he wants soft ground.

LTO Selection:

Soft ground will make sure this is a proper stamina test, and ZILLION is expected to relish it. The nine-year-old has won four races, with two of those over further and one on soft ground, and arrives after coming home second in a class 2 handicap at Bath. He races from bottom weight, even before taking into account Mia Nicholls' 7lb claim, and may have the edge on dual C&D winner Billy No Mates, while Lucky's Dream is another to consider for a stable in good form.

A case can be made for a few of these but BILLY NO MATES can boast a C&D success and has gone well fresh too so he edges the vote from Zillion, who arrives at the top of his game and is greatly feared. Daaris and V Twelve also need considering in a tight-knit handicap.

With conditions fine and heading here on the back of an excellent effort at Bath where he was last turning in, ZILLION appeals most.

16:50 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:55 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (7.5/1 +38%) King Of The Plains	7.5 7.5/1(+38%)	(8) King Of The Plains 7.5/1, Ran to fairly useful level first 3 starts, but well held after 7 weeks off when fourth of 5 in minor event (11/1) at Hamilton (11.1f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Needs to get back on track as he makes tapeta/handicap debut. Roaring Lion colt; last two efforts were bitterly disappointing; monitor only on AW debut..
2	3 2nd (3) (8.5/1 -55%) Genesius	8.5 8.5/1(-55%)	(3) Genesius 8.5/1, Latest win at Thirsk in June. Has run respectably both starts since, not ideally placed when third of 6 in handicap at Catterick (12.1f, good, 15/2) 65 days ago. Merits consideration. Won fresh at Thirsk (1m4f, soft) in June; handles Tapeta so could feasibly stake a claim..
3	9 3rd (9) (2.5/1 +38%) Denis Anthony	2.5 2.5/1(+38%)	(9) Denis Anthony 2.5/1, Off the mark at Ffos Las in June and has continued in good heart since, fourth of 8 in handicap (15/8) at Bath (14f, firm) 23 days ago. Could be thereabouts once more as he makes tapeta debut with cheekpieces applied. Won at Ffos Las (1m4f) in June; consistent since; joint career-high with cheekpieces added.
4	6 4th (6) (5/1 +9%) Unplugged	5 5/1(+9%)	(6) Unplugged 5/1, Recorded back-to-back wins this summer, with latest success at Pontefract in July. Ran at least as well when second of 8 in handicap at Haydock (11.6f, good to firm, 4/1) 22 days ago, clear of rest. Major player. Won twice over the summer (1m2f-11.5f); holding his form admirably; respected back on AW..
5th	1 5th (1) (6/1 +25%) Dark Island	6 6/1(+25%)	(1) Dark Island 6/1, Rare below-par effort when ninth of 11 in handicap (7/1) at Wolverhampton (14f) 22 days ago, doing too much too soon. Had made the frame on his previous 3 starts, so no surprise to see him bounce back. Front-runner and those tactics are tough to deploy at Newcastle; near career-best required.
6th	7 6th (7) (9/2 +25%) Silver Nightfall	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(7) Silver Nightfall 9/2, Won twice here earlier in the year, before also scoring at Kempton in August. 11/2, respectable fourth of 11 in handicap back at Kempton (12f) 16 days ago, her saddle reportedly slipping. Can give her running again. Allayed any stamina fears when scoring over 1m4f at Kempton; saddle slipped next time..
7th	10 7th (10) (50/1 -100%) Easter Island	50 50/1(-100%)	(10) Easter Island 50/1, Shaped as if amiss when last of 10 in handicap at Thirsk (12f, heavy, 40/1) 55 days ago (has had another wind op since). Others preferred. Lightly raced 4yo; further wind surgery since toiling at Thirsk (1m4f, soft); best watched.
8th	5 8th (5) (18/1 +10%) Khilwafy	18 18/1(+10%)	(5) Khilwafy 18/1, Course winner. Stepped up on reappearance run when third of 8 in handicap (14/1) at this C&D 18 days ago. Edging back down in the weights and he can give another good account. Won back-to-back staying races (2m) here early in 2022; placed over C&D recently; monitor..
9th	4 9th (4) (28/1 -460%) Adamaris	28 28/1(-460%)	(4) Adamaris 28/1, Winner over hurdles for current yard this summer, though fell in novice at Southwell (15.8f, good to firm, 7/4) 22 days ago. On a workable mark as he returns to the Flat with visor on 1st time. Campaigned mostly over hurdles since joining A. Keatley; visor fitted for return to Flat..
10th	2 10th (2) (50/1 -100%) Sense Of Worth	50 50/1(-100%)	(2) Sense Of Worth 50/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. Hinted at a revival when seventh of 8 in handicap (20/1) at this C&D 18 days ago, though failed to last home having again raced freely. Others more persuasive. Dual Dundalk winner (10.5f); below peak since moving to Seb Spencer; stamina questionable..

LTO Selection:

UNPLUGGED filled second place over an extended 1m3f at Haydock last time and it would be no surprise to see the seven-year-old go one better off the same mark here. That said, Denis Anthony has been running well in defeat of late and may improve for the application of first-time cheekpieces. Others to note are Silver Nightfall, Khilwafy and King Of The Plains.

Having won twice this summer, UNPLUGGED got back on the up when second at Haydock last time and he can build on that to return to winning ways. Heading the list of dangers is Genesius, who wasn't discredited behind a pair of 3-y-os on his latest outing, while Dark Island can bounce back to form returned to this grade.

A tricky opener. Silver Nightfall is 2-2 at Newcastle, but the suggestion is GENESIUS who has won fresh from a break in the past.

16:55 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Gowran Park Handicap Hurdle 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
11	11 (11) (13/2 -8%) That's About Right	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(11) That's About Right 13/2, Ran best race when third of 15 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.1f, good to soft) 32 days ago, looking the likeliest winner for much of the way. Well up to winning a similar event. Fourth in Limerick race that is working out and better again in third at Ballinrobe.
1	4 1st (4) (7/2 +56%) Emancipator	3.5 7/2(+56%)	(4) Emancipator 7/2, Fairly useful winner at 23f in chases. Pulled up in handicap chase at Killarney (26f, good to soft, 9/2) 138 days ago, struggling some way out. Switches from chase to hurdles. Unreliable but no doubt he's capable of winning off this mark on return.
2	13 2nd (13) (17/2 +74%) Added Bonus	8.5 17/2(+74%)	(13) Added Bonus 17/2, One win from 32 NH runs. Seventh of 17 in handicap hurdle at Galway (22.2f, soft, 25/1) 18 days ago. Chase winner 0-23 hurdling; 25s, held in seventh last twice, but did travel quite well.
3	6 3rd (6) (5/1 +33%) Happy Dreams	5 5/1(+33%)	(6) Happy Dreams 5/1, Unseated rider 3 out in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (24.6f, soft, 5/1) 172 days ago, would have run below form. Switches from chase to hurdles. Consistent type unseated when last seen (off 112 chasing) and won when last seen hurdling.
4	2 4th (2) (7/1 +72%) Clonbury Bridge	7 7/1(+72%)	(2) Clonbury Bridge 7/1, Possibly amiss when pulled up in handicap chase at Downpatrick (17.8f, good, 4/1) 32 days ago, tailing off some way out. Switches from chase to hurdles. Blinkered for 1st time. Things went a little awry last season and neither effort since suggested back on track.
5th	9 5th (9) (14/1 +13%) Spanish John	14 14/1(+13%)	(9) Spanish John 14/1, Winner at Ballinrobe in August but ran poorly at Galway 18 days ago. Back up in trip. Ballinrobe win was out of the blue and two shockers since render him hard to fancy.
6th	1 6th (1) (5/1 +58%) Mister Twist	5 5/1(+58%)	(1) Mister Twist 5/1, Winner at Downpatrick in June but was below form back up in trip at Sligo next time. Needs to bounce back. Deserved Downpatrick maiden hurdle win in June; ground-versatile and big player on balance.
7th	10 7th (10) (40/1 +60%) Ella Rose	40 40/1(+60%)	(10) Ella Rose 40/1, Tenth of 15 in handicap hurdle (80/1) at Ballinrobe (22.1f, good to soft) 32 days ago. One reasonable run but huge prices and no threat both handicaps.
8th	8 8th (8) (11/4 +54%) Hard Target	2.75 11/4(+54%)	(8) Hard Target 11/4, Brought down in handicap hurdle (13/2) at Listowel (20f, soft) 6 days ago. Had been running consistently well prior to that, so has to be of interest. Bang there all season and obvious contender again.
9th	5 9th (5) (16/1 +0%) All Walks Of Life	16 16/1(+0%)	(5) All Walks Of Life 16/1, Run best excused when pulled up in handicap hurdle (10/1) at Limerick (22f, good to soft) 126 days ago, saddle slipped and eased before straight. Hood on for 1st time. Hooded for return; 0-8 and underwhelming so far but pedigree to be far better than this.

LTO Selection:

COMO PARK, a former smart horse on the Flat for Joseph O'Brien, catches the eye on his handicap debut. The four-year-old has run really well on all three starts since joining Henry de Bromhead, but there is huge potential for improvement now that the son of Camelot steps up in trip. With a Flat rating of 90, he certainly doesn't look overburdened off just 107 on his first venture into this company since going jumping. Hard Target has only the one win to his name, but had been in remarkably consistent form prior to being brought down at Listowel last weekend. If none the worse for that experience, the six-year-old should be involved. Three-time chase winner Happy Dreams is an interesting contender off a hurdles mark 13lb lower than that off which he races over fences.

This slightly shorter trip looks ideal for THAT'S ABOUT RIGHT given how he shaped at Ballinrobe last month, so he's taken to confirm the promise of that run and open his account. Como Park has yet to match his useful Flat form in this sphere but still has time on his side and will be suited by the step up in distance now heading into handicap company, while Hard Target has been running consistently well this summer and completes the shortlist.

A chance is taken on the well-bred ALL WALKS OF LIFE. Note That's About Right, Hard Target, Mister Twist, Emancipator

17:00 Gowran Park Handicap Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:05 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (5/4 +58%) Getaway Tom	1.25 5/4(+58%)	(1) Getaway Tom 5/4, Winner in hurdle at Uttoxeter in May. 11/4, creditable second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good) 27 days ago, well positioned. Tongue strap on 1st time. Should give another good account. Runner-up all three starts since breakthrough win in May; capable 10lb claimer enlisted.
2	6 2nd (6) (11/2 -10%) Walkinthewoods	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(6) Walkinthewoods 11/2, Off the mark at Chepstow (2m) in October and back on track to score in 8-runner handicap at Ffos Las 143 days ago. Had something to spare there but might need this return. Signed off with good win in May (2m4f, soft); may find 2m on good ground too sharp.
3	4 3rd (4) (13/2 -117%) Up For Appeal	6.5 13/2(-117%)	(4) Up For Appeal 13/2, Fair form in bumpers when in Ireland. Stepped up on previous hurdling efforts to score at Stratford a month ago and may do better again, so likely to be on the premises. Off the mark with clearcut success at Stratford last month and can improve again.
4	7 4th (7) (7/2 +42%) Emanate	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(7) Emanate 7/2, 4/1, career best when winning 7-runner handicap hurdle at this C&D (soft) 17 days ago, kept up to work. Progressive in this sphere and holds solid claims in his hat-trick bid. Pulled up on handicap debut in June but 2-2 over C&D since; must be considered.
5th	3 5th (3) (12/1 +33%) Gerard Mentor	12 12/1(+33%)	(3) Gerard Mentor 12/1, Scored twice last autumn but his completed outings since have been underwhelming. Others preferred. Won four times in 2022 but out of form this year; needs wind op to aid a revival.
6th	8 6th (8) (10/1 +38%) Swift Tuttle	10 10/1(+38%)	(8) Swift Tuttle 10/1, Fairly useful maiden on Flat for Brian Meehan. Left previous hurdling efforts behind when scoring at a big price at Bangor last time and remains potentially well treated if he can back that up. Came from off the pace for 33-1 win at Bangor this month; still low-mileage over hurdles.

LTO Selection:

UP FOR APPEAL looks the one to be on. Christian Williams' gelding gained a breakthrough success at Stratford last month and should give it a good go off only 5lb higher. The reliable Getaway Tom warrants consideration too, while you can also make a solid case for Walkinthewoods on the evidence of his comfortable success at Ffos Las and because he's gone well fresh in the past.

CARDANO has shaped better than the result so far over hurdles and his Flat form gives him the scope for improvement, so he's worth chancing despite the presence of the hat-trick seeking Emanate. Up For Appeal is also going the right way and merits consideration.

The pick is UP FOR APPEAL, who darted clear in pretty good style at Stratford last month and might still be well handicapped.

17:05 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:10 Dundalk Handicap 6f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (6/1 +0%) Tai Sing Yeh	6 6/1(+0%)	(1) Tai Sing Yeh 6/1, 4-time C&D winner. 3 wins from 20 runs this year, latest at Naas in July. 14/1, rare below-par effort when seventh of 10 in handicap at Laytown (7.2f) 17 days ago. Blinkers back on. Not taken lightly. Folded tamely enough on recent visit to Laytown, that over a furlong further, handy here.
2	5 2nd (5) (6/1 +40%) Rumbled Again	6 6/1(+40%)	(5) Rumbled Again 6/1, Winner at Gowran in May. Again ran below form when eleventh of 17 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, good, 25/1) 34 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Found life tough at Curragh and ground probably too testing prior to that, stable debut.
3	2 3rd (2) (12/1 -300%) Petit Calvados	12 12/1(-300%)	(2) Petit Calvados 12/1, 20/1, shaped encouragingly making her first start outside of France when sixth of 15 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, good) 4 months ago. Has to be taken seriously. Four-time winner in France, including one on the Polytrack, stable on song, interesting.
4	9 4th (9) (8/1 +43%) Wooden Head	8 8/1(+43%)	(9) Wooden Head 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 22/1 and blinkered for 1st time, lit up when sixteenth of 17 on handicap debut at the Curragh (6f, good) 34 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Showed good early toe at Curragh on h'cap debut until runnng out of steam, stamina doubts.
5th	12 5th (12) (10/1 +29%) Havana Notion	10 10/1(+29%)	(12) Havana Notion 10/1, Winner at Tipperary in July. 16/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, lit up when last of 17 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, good) 34 days ago. Seems to have gone off the boil a bit, capable but needs to come out swinging.
6th	15 6th (15) (33/1 -136%) Poet's Pride	33 33/1(-136%)	(15) Poet's Pride 33/1, C&D winner. Failed to make an impact when 5½ lengths eighth of 11 to Rocky Dreams in claimer at this course (7f, 40/1) 79 days ago. RESERVE. First reserve: three victories here, latest in February off 47, bad draw to contend with.
7th	4 7th (4) (15/2 -25%) Rocky Dreams	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(4) Rocky Dreams 15/2, 4-time C&D winner, latest here in July. Ran poorly 9 weeks on when eighth of 10 in handicap at Laytown (6f, 9/1) 17 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Won this corresponding event 12 months ago and no surprise should he feature. Never going the pace at Laytown but an effective operator around here (seven wins).
8th	8 8th (8) (22/1 +12%) Lockdown	22 22/1(+12%)	(8) Lockdown 22/1, 20/1, shaped better than the distance beaten suggested when fourth of 7 in minor event at Laytown (7.2f) 17 days ago, held when saddle slipped inside final 1f. Must improve nonetheless. Not a bad effort at Laytown (eased close home with a slipped saddle), but more needed.
9th	7 9th (7) (15/2 +25%) Inishmot Prince	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(7) Inishmot Prince 15/2, 5-time course winner. Fared no better back on all-weather when ninth of 13 in handicap (20/1) at this course (7f) 7 days ago. Mark continues to fall. Fine operator but not at the peak of his powers lately, including here last week.
10th	11 10th (11) (9/1 -13%) Hero Of The Hour	9 9/1(-13%)	(11) Hero Of The Hour 9/1, 3-time C&D winner. 3 wins from 7 runs this year, latest here in March. Eighteenth of 24 in handicap (25/1) at the Curragh (6f, soft) 5 months ago. Could have a say if ready to roll. Signed off with a lack lustre run but in fine form here previously, goes well fresh.
11th	6 11th (6) (12/1 +40%) Sam's Xpress	12 12/1(+40%)	(6) Sam's Xpress 12/1, C&D winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year, latest here in March. Eleventh of 13 in handicap (18/1) at Cork (5f, heavy) 6 weeks ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Below best last couple of starts but dual winner here and cheekpieces could spark revival.
12th	10 12th (10) (4/1 +50%) Might And Mercy	4 4/1(+50%)	(10) Might And Mercy 4/1, Course winner. Eleventh of 17 in handicap at Navan (8f, good to soft, 33/1) 29 days ago, slowly away. Back down in trip. Tongue strap/cheekpieces back on. Decent course form, kind draw, rider claims a valuable 7lb, first-time cheekpieces.
13th	13 13th (13) (40/1 +0%) Vikki Wall	40 40/1(+0%)	(13) Vikki Wall 40/1, 40/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, failed to build on previous promise when twelfth of 15 in handicap at Bellewstown (7.9f, good to soft) 85 days ago. Back down in trip. Seemed to like it here both previous visits but poor on turf in the interim.
14th	14 14th (14) (66/1 -32%) Ledger	66 66/1(-32%)	(14) Ledger 66/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, seventh of 9 in handicap at Musselburgh (7.2f, good to firm, 25/1) 31 days ago. Hood back on. Uphill task. Not coming across with the goods; work to be done and a tricky draw adds to complications.

LTO Selection:

Not a strong looking contest and four-time C&D winner TAI SING YEH may be able to bag another victory at the track. He didn't make much impression on the beach at Laytown last time, but had run well to finish runner-up at Leopardstown previously and looks to have slipped to a workable mark. Stablemate Rocky Dreams has a similar profile, having also won four over track and trip, and comes here on the back of a moderate run at Laytown. He could be the danger. Hero Of The Hour is a three-time C&D winner and is another who has to be on the shortlist on his return to action.

An open-looking apprentice event which can go the way of TAI SING YEH, who has the blinkers quickly reinstated after a rare below-par effort recently and partnered by a jockey earning plenty of plaudits at present, James McAuley's veteran can regain the winning thread. Petit Calvados shaped encouragingly making her first start outside of France back in May so she heads up the opposition, ahead of Inishmot Prince and last year's winner Rocky Dreams.

Petit Calvados is interesting, but the lack of a recent run is a worry and MIGHT AND MERCY (Nap) catches the eye from a good draw

17:10 Dundalk Handicap 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:20 Newmarket Listed (Class 1) 12f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (10/1 +50%) Tregony	10 10/1(+50%)	(3) Tregony 10/1, Took her record on all-weather to 4 wins from 6 starts when successful at Newcastle (10.2f) on her final outing last season and hit the frame for the third time in just 4 starts this year when close third in listed event at York (11.8f, good to firm) last month. In the mix with a repeat. Close third in 1m4f York Listed race was career-best form, running on well from off pace.
2	2 2nd (2) (1.1/1 +37%) New London	1.1 1.1/1(+37%)	(2) New London 1.1/1, Very smart at 3 yrs, winning 3 times (notably Group 3 at Goodwood). Failed to justify favouritism in the St Leger at Doncaster final start but made solid return to action when close third in listed event on the July course. Down the field in Group 1 company in Germany since and this more suitable. 2022 St Leger 2nd; creditable on return but rather disappointing in German Group 1 latest.
3	5 3rd (5) (2.5/1 -25%) Lion's Pride	2.5 2.5/1(-25%)	(5) Lion's Pride 2.5/1, Highly promising sort who saw off 2 next-time-out winners of competitive 3-y-o handicaps at big festivals in 11f Kempton novice in July. Improved further fast tracked to listed level when close third to Candleford at Windsor last month and there's better still to come. Still had something to learn when close third to Candleford at Windsor; could do better.
4	6 4th (6) (33/1 -136%) Imperial Quarter	33 33/1(-136%)	(6) Imperial Quarter 33/1, Shaped very well on debut when fifth on the July course and confirmed that promise by landing the odds in comfortable fashion at Carlisle (9f, good to firm) just over 3 weeks ago. Upped significantly in trip/grade and though she's open to improvement, she'll likely come up short. Won the second of two novices; good pedigree points to 1m4f but she needs huge improvement.
5th	1 5th (1) (11/2 -57%) Candleford	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(1) Candleford 11/2, Duke of Edinburgh winner at Royal Ascot 2022 and proved better than ever as he scored for the first time at this level at Windsor a month ago. Backed that up with a good second in Group 3 at Kempton (12f) since and must hold serious claims back in this company. Won Windsor Listed race (Lion's Pride a close third); has the form to be taken seriously.
6th	4 6th (4) (14/1 -27%) Blanchland	14 14/1(-27%)	(4) Blanchland 14/1, Better with each run at 2, culminating with length second to Flying Honours in 1¼m Zetland Stakes here last October. Disappointed after 6 months off when well held in listed race at this course (9f, good to soft) over 5 months ago and not seen since. Heads up in trip. Likely to stay; it will be interesting to see if his backers return after his April flop.

LTO Selection:

NEW LONDON weakened into fifth in the Group 1 Grosser Preis von Berlin in August, but the Charlie Appleby stable is in better form now and, dropped into Listed class, he can belatedly get off the mark for the season. Lion's Pride is less exposed after only three starts, including a Kempton success and a one-length third behind Candleford at Windsor following a slow start, and he could be a serious danger. Blanchland was second in the Zetland Stakes last year, but struggled in the Feilden Stakes on his only start this campaign.

As is usually the case a small field assemble for this listed contest and it's NEW LONDON who is selected to come out on top for last year's winning combination Charlie Appleby & William Buick. He wasn't up to Group 1 company in Germany last month, but with the tongue tie back on and his sights lowered significantly, he can get the better of Lion's Pride, who looks a colt on the up after just a handful of starts. Candleford can fill out third spot.

New London's modest show in Germany leaves Candleford and LION'S PRIDE as the most likely principals.

17:20 Newmarket Listed (Class 1) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:25 Haydock Handicap (Class 3) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (11/2 -57%) Beccara Rose	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(8) Beccara Rose 11/2, Sea The Stars filly who didn't need to improve to get off the mark in 9-runner maiden at Kempton (1m) 3 weeks ago, staying on to lead well inside final 1f. The runner-up has franked that form since and she makes appeal back in handicap company. Good runs in handicaps before winning a maiden on the AW; should give her running.
2	2 2nd (2) (12/1 -41%) Rhythm N Rock	12 12/1(-41%)	(2) Rhythm N Rock 12/1, Dual winner who hasn't stood much racing but posted one of better races despite being forced to come from a less-than-ideal position when runner-up at Kempton (1m) in July. Not in same form in a warmish race there 2 months later but entitled to come on for the run and is proven on testing ground. Conditions will be no excuse but he's not proving the easiest to predict.
3	1 3rd (1) (13/2 +0%) Liamarty Dreams	6.5 13/2(+0%)	(1) Liamarty Dreams 13/2, Made all at Musselburgh in June and has remained in good form since, running up to his best when fifth of 12 in 7.6f handicap at Chester 27 days ago. Likeable front-runner but an 8lb higher mark than for his last win is looking troublesome.
4	3 4th (3) (4/1 +27%) Shahbaz	4 4/1(+27%)	(3) Shahbaz 4/1, Found some improvement to get off the mark in a soft ground nursery at Newmarket on final outing last term. Yet to strike this season but went close at Yarmouth on penultimate start and then found the steady gallop against him back up in trip at Chepstow last time. Remains of interest. Solid efforts in defeat this season but does look high in the weights.
5th	7 5th (7) (5/2 +38%) Pearl Eye	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(7) Pearl Eye 5/2, Proved better than ever when landing his fourth race of the summer here earlier in the month and ran at least as well in defeat under a 6 lb penalty at Chester 6 days later. Can give another good account back down in trip. High in the weights but returns to best trip and should be in the thick of it.
6th	6 6th (6) (8/1 -14%) Conservationist	8 8/1(-14%)	(6) Conservationist 8/1, C&D winner who didn't see her race out particularly strongly when third in 6-runner C&D handicap (heavy) 54 days ago, despite having the run of the race. Remains unproven on ground this testing. Best run came over C&D but back in May and not been at her best the last twice.
7th	5 7th (5) (5/1 +44%) Harswell Duke	5 5/1(+44%)	(5) Harswell Duke 5/1, Showed benefit of reappearance run when landing 22-runner Spring Mile at Doncaster in April. Excuses at Newmarket next time but has returned from a mid-season break below form. Struggled since winning at Doncaster in the spring.

LTO Selection:

Young Fire drops a class after finishing fifth at Nottingham on Tuesday and although he was beaten close to five lengths at the line, as a four-time course winner he warrants plenty of respect. PEARL EYE is five years his junior, though, and has already won three times over C&D on varying ground. He was a solid second at Chester recently and could get back to winning ways. Beccara Rose and Conservationist complete the shortlist.

SHAHBAZ and Beccara Rose both look interesting runners for Charlie Fellowes. The latter beat a subsequent winner on her most recent outing at Kempton and is still relatively unexposed, but the former is very much at home when the mud is flying and is taken to gain reward for some creditable efforts this season. Pearl Eye arrives at the top of his game and completes the shortlist.

The runners in form look high in the weights but something has to win and it was good to see BECCARA ROSE win her maiden.

17:25 Haydock Handicap (Class 3) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (5/4 +38%) Solray	1.25 5/4(+38%)	(4) Solray 5/4, Placed over 6f at Windsor and Chepstow this summer, racing freely on latter occasion. May do better still so he holds good form claims. Two promising turf runs over this trip; sets the standard and there's more to come.
2	8 2nd (8) (18/1 -29%) Willow Baby	18 18/1(-29%)	(8) Willow Baby 18/1, Stepped up on her debut run when third of 6 in minor event at Thirsk (6f, soft, 80/1) 11 days ago. No forlorn hope. Second run was better than her debut but she'll need further progress to feature today.
3	3 3rd (3) (10/1 +17%) Pride Of Spain	10 10/1(+17%)	(3) Pride Of Spain 10/1, 16/1, sixth of 9 in minor event at Kempton (6f) on debut 11 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward now. Low-key debut at Kempton 11 days ago and he's bred to need further than this.
4	2 4th (2) (5/2 +0%) Moon Flight	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(2) Moon Flight 5/2, Twice-raced maiden and fair form shown, still showing signs of inexperience when second of 12 in minor event (14/1) at Kempton (7f) 30 days ago. Can do better still. Big shout. Two solid front-running efforts at Kempton last month; not bred to appreciate drop to 6f.
5th	1 5th (1) (10/3 +17%) Crown Dreams	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(1) Crown Dreams 10/3, Thrice-raced maiden. 11/2, below-par fourth of 6 in minor event at Salisbury (7f, good) 43 days ago. Worth another chance on AW debut. Promise over 7f on first two starts; less good latest but not much to find and 6f may suit.
6th	5 6th (5) (16/1 -14%) Sunfyre	16 16/1(-14%)	(5) Sunfyre 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 15/2, tenth of 11 in handicap at Haydock (7f, good). Off 127 days with work to do. Promise here last winter and again on handicap debut; off since May but each-way claims.
7th	7 7th (7) (50/1 -257%) Shout To The Top	50 50/1(-257%)	(7) Shout To The Top 50/1, 6/1, last of 6 in minor event at Thirsk (6f, soft) on debut 11 days ago. Lots more is needed. Slowly away when last of six on Thirsk debut (6f, soft); needs to have learned quickly.
8th	6 8th (6) (100/1 -355%) No Aw There	100 100/1(-355%)	(6) No Aw There 100/1, Twice-raced maiden, better effort when third of 5 in minor event at Musselburgh (5f, soft) 12 days ago. Needs to take another step forward. Second run was better than her debut but she'll need more for AW if she's to win.

LTO Selection:

SOLRAY confirmed the promise that he displayed on debut when second at Chepstow last time and that form suggests that he is the one to beat here. However, Moon Flight has a similar profile to the selection and could give him plenty to think about. Crown Dreams failed to fire on his most recent start but his two previous second-placed finishes give him a decent chance.

Little between the principals on form but MOON FLIGHT still looked a bit rough around the edges when runner-up at Kempton last time so earns the vote with better to come. Solray rates the chief threat on the back of his recent Chepstow second, with Crown Dreams another to consider on his tapeta debut.

Solray is greatly respected but SUNFYRE leaves the impression there's more to come at some point and is narrowly preferred.

17:30 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:35 Gowran Park NH Flat Race 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	2 1st (2) (8/13 +7%) Aurora Vega	0.615385 8/13(+7%)	(2) Aurora Vega 8/13, Promising type who went 2-2 in 6-runner bumper at Killarney (16.4f, good to soft, 1/7) 34 days ago. Scored with plenty in hand there and holds strong claims for leading connections. Exceptional pedigree, seems pick of stable rider; bloodless manner both starts (odds-on).
2	7 2nd (7) (25/1 -150%) Sharp Object	25 25/1(-150%)	(7) Sharp Object 25/1, 1 win from 1 run this season. Won 8-runner bumper at Ballinrobe (16f, good to soft, 10/3) on NH debut 14 days ago. Needs to build on it now. Promising pointer asserted lately at Ballinrobe and beat main market foe; place chance.
3	1 3rd (1) (5/2 +29%) Abi's Champ	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(1) Abi's Champ 5/2, Thrice-raced winner in bumpers. 2 wins from 2 runs this season. Won 12-runner bumper at Killarney (17f, good, 4/6) 70 days ago, easily. Player once more for top yard. Ran away from them last twice at odds-on; double penalty; slight concern about ground.
4	9 4th (9) (14/1 +58%) Ma Bess	14 14/1(+58%)	(9) Ma Bess 14/1, Twice-raced maiden. 5/1, second of 13 in bumper at Wexford (20.7f, good to soft) 84 days ago. Back down in trip but no forlorn hope. RPRs about 98 in second in lesser bumpers on better ground won by Willie Mullins.
5th	10 5th (10) (28/1 -211%) Stagecoach Mary	28 28/1(-211%)	(10) Stagecoach Mary 28/1, Once-raced maiden. Second of 8 in bumper (18/1) at Downpatrick (18.8f, good) on NH debut 47 days ago. Not ruled out if, as expected, building on it. 18s for young trainer on Downpatrick debut but ran really well (good to yielding).
6th	5 6th (5) (25/1 +24%) Mill House Creek	25 25/1(+24%)	(5) Mill House Creek 25/1, 1 win from 2 runs this season. 9/4, won 8-runner bumper at Stratford (16.3f, good) 36 days ago. Uphill task in this grade, however. Promise on Killarney debut before hacking up at Stratford; this looks infinitely tougher.
7th	6 7th (6) (14/1 +0%) Caman Eileen	14 14/1(+0%)	(6) Caman Eileen 14/1, Promising sort. 8/11, impressively won 8-runner bumper at Tramore (16f, heavy) on NH debut 42 days ago. One of three for her yard and she can make her presence felt again. Defied major stamina doubts on paper when bolting up on waterlogged ground at Tramore.
8th	4 8th (4) (50/1 -52%) Grannys Yaris	50 50/1(-52%)	(4) Grannys Yaris 50/1, Lightly-raced winner in bumpers. 7/1, career best when winning 12-runner bumper at Tramore (16f, good to soft) 40 days ago, always holding on. This demands more though. Took four goes to win; beat disappointing Willie Mullins-trained favourite (at Tramore).
9th	8 9th (8) (20/1 +39%) Thisistheway	20 20/1(+39%)	(8) Thisistheway 20/1, 1 win from 1 run this season. Won 10-runner bumper at Wexford (16.7f, heavy, 9/1) on NH debut 49 days ago, well ridden. This is tougher but she's not dismissed. Beat two well-fancied foes (third won since) at Wexford and moved like much the best.

LTO Selection:

The unbeaten AURORA VEGA should be up to the task as she faces what is unquestionably her stiffest test to date. Exceptionally well bred, by Walk In The Park out of champion racemare Quevega, the five-year-old has barely come off the bridle to win her first two starts at Sligo and Killarney. Now taking on much stronger opposition in this Listed contest, she will need to take a major step forward. Stablemate Abi's Champ looks the biggest threat, having also won her last two starts in facile fashion. The daughter of Leading Light definitely has the potential to make Aurora Vega work harder here. Caman Eileen could well make it a clean sweep for trainer Willie Mullins, with the easy Tramore winner something of an unknown quantity.

Willie Mullins looks to hold a very strong hand in this mares' listed event and his highly promising AURORA VEGA is fancied to make it 3-3 and edge out stablemate Caman Eileen, who also looks to have better days ahead of her. Abi's Champ can make it a 1-2-3 for the Closutton handler in an intriguing contest.

THISISTHEWAY might offer a little each-way value in a hot race. She beat a stablemate of Abi's Champ and Aurora Vega on debut

17:35 Gowran Park NH Flat Race 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:45 Dundalk Maiden 7f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	6 1st (6) (25/1 -150%) Milliat	25 25/1(-150%)	(6) Milliat 25/1, Foaled March 28. €30,000 yearling, Kodiac filly. Closely related to 6f winner Princess Plumeria and half-sister to winner up to 9f Galador and 2-y-o 1m winner Sea My Soul. Dam unraced. Barrier trial winner here earlier this month. One to note. Cost 30,000Euros as a yearling; shrewd team and not ignored if attracting support.
2	4 2nd (4) (5/4 +62%) Grand Job	1.25 5/4(+62%)	(4) Grand Job 5/4, Thrice-raced filly. 13/8, second of 10 in maiden at Punchestown (7f, good to soft) 16 days ago, not settling. Suspect the winner there is very good and she has leading claims if taking to AW. 86-rated filly with the form in the book to bag one of these, another big run on the cards.
3	14 3rd (14) (11/2 +54%) Whispersinthewind	5.5 11/2(+54%)	(14) Whispersinthewind 11/2, Foaled May 3. Churchill filly. Closely related to smart winner up to 9f Mohawk. Dam useful 6f-1m winner (including at 2 yrs). Worth a look on debut. Well-related filly from a leading source, has plenty going for her, possibilities.
4	13 4th (13) (22/1 +45%) Vive Veuve	22 22/1(+45%)	(13) Vive Veuve 22/1, Twice-raced filly. 66/1, 15¾ lengths fifth of 6 to Opera Singer in Flame of Tara Stakes at the Curragh (8f, good) 34 days ago. This is easier but she has more to find. Thrown right in at the deep end (Group 3) on her second start, looks work in progress.
5th	9 5th (9) (11/1 +61%) September Leaves	11 11/1(+61%)	(9) September Leaves 11/1, 7/2, seventh of 9 in maiden at the Curragh (6f, good) on debut. Off 124 days. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Work to do with Grand Job on that showing and probably one for the longer term in any case. Not a bad debut run and now tried in cheekpeices, but looks stable's second-string.
6th	12 6th (12) (6/1 +14%) Vina Arana	6 6/1(+14%)	(12) Vina Arana 6/1, Foaled March 8. €30,000 yearling, Make Believe filly. Dam, 5f/6f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 1m Path of Thunder. Barrier trial winner here recently. Newcomer with Colin Keane booked, good draw, top yard and ticks plenty of boxes.
7th	7 7th (7) (6/1 +0%) Osprey	6 6/1(+0%)	(7) Osprey 6/1, Foaled February 6. Galileo filly. Dam 5f/6f winner (Lacken Stakes and including at 2 yrs), placed in Nunthorpe Stakes and Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp. 1 of 2 interesting newcomers for Aidan O'Brien. Held an alternative option at Newmarket tomorrow; interesting to see her rock up here.
8th	11 8th (11) (12/1 +45%) Tanazadia	12 12/1(+45%)	(11) Tanazadia 12/1, Foaled January 29. Lope De Vega filly. Half-sister to 7f winner Tanaiyla. Dam, winner up to 7.4f (including at 2 yrs), half-sister to smart 1m winner Taniyar. Half-sister to a couple of winners and represents a stable that operate well around here.
9th	3 9th (3) (33/1 -32%) Gentileschi	33 33/1(-32%)	(3) Gentileschi 33/1, Fairly useful filly. 5/1, fourth of 9 in nursery at Deauville (7.4f, good to soft) 38 days ago. First run for yard after leaving E. Monfort. One to note under red-hot apprentice. Has shown flashes of ability in France, debuts now for new yard and experience a bonus.
10th	5 10th (5) (25/1 -108%) Lily Hart	25 25/1(-108%)	(5) Lily Hart 25/1, Foaled May 6. Galileo filly. Sister to several winners, including 2-y-o 1m winner High Heels and 1m winner Facade, both useful. Dam 7f winner. One to take seriously on debut for Ballydoyle. One of two Aidan O'Brien-trained newcomers, this one a sister to High Heels, feared.
11th	15 11th (15) (33/1 +0%) Question Of Class	33 33/1(+0%)	(15) Question Of Class 33/1, 28/1, 20¾ lengths last of 9 to Kitty Rose in listed race at Leopardstown (7.3f, good to firm) on debut 20 days ago. That was a stiff introduction and she can do better but will probably shine over further. RESERVE. Lot on her plate (listed level) when last of nine on debut, not easy to gauge; reserve.
12th	2 12th (2) (150/1 -436%) Dark Enigma	150 150/1(-436%)	(2) Dark Enigma 150/1, Foaled March 14. 6,000 gns yearling, Equiano filly. Sister to useful winner up to 6f Son of Africa and half-sister to several winners, including useful winner up to 6f King Robert. Dam unraced. Some speed in pedigree, picked up for 6,000Gns as a yearling, not totally ignored.
13th	1 13th (1) (66/1 -136%) Ciste Fionnta	66 66/1(-136%)	(1) Ciste Fionnta 66/1, Foaled March 27. €2,000 yearling, Parish Hall filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 5f-7.4f winner Taisce Naisiunta and 1m winner Scoil Naisiunta. Dam ran once. Half-sister to a couple of winners, interesting if the market gives off the right vibes.

LTO Selection:

GRAND JOB sets a good standard here. The Justify filly has been placed twice from three starts, with her other run coming when fifth in Group 2 company. She looked to bump into a very smart filly in Rising Sign at Punchestown last time and would be unlucky to meet another one of that quality. Gentileschi has placed form in France and is one to note on her first outing for Josh Halley. There are a few barrier trial winners in the field. The Jessica Harrington-trained Starry Dew looked a nice sort when winning her trial here, while Vina Arana also came home in front in her heat and impressed with the way she quickened late. Aidan O'Brien saddles two newcomers as well, both by Galileo. Osprey is a daughter of dual Group 3 winner So Perfect, while Lily Hart is a sister to black-type performers High Heels and Facade.

This looks a good maiden on paper. GRAND JOB chased home a very promising newcomer from the Ger Lyons' stable at Punchestown and might be the way to go. That yard is represented by a superbly-bred newcomer in Quadruple and she's very interesting. Aidan O'Brien runs a fascinating pair in Osprey and Lily Hart, while Starry Dew is one of the barrier trial winners to keep an eye on.

Grand Job sets the standard but looks vulnerable and a chance is taken on the well-bred newcomer STARRY DEW getting the job done

17:45 Dundalk Maiden 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:55 Newmarket Handicap (Class 3) 9f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (11/4 +50%) Real Gain	2.75 11/4(+50%)	(3) Real Gain 11/4, Overcame the widest draw when winning at Kempton on debut and followed up at Chelmsford (10f) in July on his return. After 9 weeks off, lost his unbeaten record but emerged with plenty of credit when third at York (7.9f) on handicap/turf debut 19 days ago. Respected. Unexposed; should be suited by this step back up in trip on second turf run; respected.
2	4 2nd (4) (13/2 +77%) Island Bandit	6.5 13/2(+77%)	(4) Island Bandit 13/2, Better than ever when doubling his tally for the year at Sandown (1m) in August, though had the run of the race, and not in the same form when down the field at Newbury 9 days later. May just find others stronger. Held off this career-high mark last time; others may prove better treated.
3	9 3rd (9) (17/2 +15%) In These Shoes	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(9) In These Shoes 17/2, Back under less testing conditions (all-weather debut), took a step back in the right direction when fourth of 7 at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month, despite having been left poorly placed. Task is now to build on her latest effort. Ran well last time but is more exposed than the other 3yos in this field.
4	7 4th (7) (9/2 +31%) Sudden Ambush	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(7) Sudden Ambush 9/2, Notched a third win of the year at Windsor (8.1f) in July and, in first-time tongue strap, ran at least as well when second at this venue the following month. Unproven on the soft ground at Goodwood on his latest outing, so no surprise to see him bounce back. Generally progressive in races at 1m; something to prove back up in distance.
5th	5 5th (5) (20/1 +0%) Maysong	20 20/1(+0%)	(5) Maysong 20/1, Recorded a second win of the year when successful at Sandown (1m) in June and, after 6 weeks off, left behind a lesser effort when runner-up at Ripon in August. However, well held at Ascot on his latest outing 3 weeks ago. Capable if on a going day. Well exposed and weighted to the hilt; others preferred.
6th	2 6th (2) (11/1 +8%) Baltimore Boy	11 11/1(+8%)	(2) Baltimore Boy 11/1, Returned to all-weather and in first-time visor, bounced back to winning ways at Kempton (1m) last month and ran well when third at the same C&D next time. Possibly found race coming too soon at Southwell 4 days later, but will need everything to drop right back on turf. Both wins on AW; turf record started out okay but has gradually deteriorated.
7th	1 7th (1) (9/1 -38%) Turntable	9 9/1(-38%)	(1) Turntable 9/1, Four-time course winner when trained by Chris Wall, including this corresponding race for the last 2 years. However, hasn't made much impact for his current yard this season, making a habit of missing the start, so comes with risks attached even back at this track. Out of sorts for new yard this term but has won the last two runnings of this race.
8th	8 8th (8) (3/1 +50%) Bodorgan	3 3/1(+50%)	(8) Bodorgan 3/1, Successful at this course (7f) on his final start at 2 yrs and, after a couple disappointing efforts this season, made more impact than previously in handicaps when third at Haydock (8.2f) last time. Can give another good account now that he's back on track. Possibilities granted a suitable surface (seems to need ground slightly softer than good).

LTO Selection:

Turntable is a standing dish in this race after winning it off a rating of 81 in 2021 and off 86 last year, but he is 2lb higher now and is yet to place since joining the Harry Eustace yard. The lightly-raced REAL GAIN is preferred, despite losing his unbeaten record on his handicap debut, when running on late over a mile at York. The added furlong may see him back to winning ways here, though Sudden Ambush could also bounce back to his best if encountering a quicker surface.

Taking on his elders for the first time, CRACK SHOT wasted no time getting back on the up when successful at Newbury a month ago and he can score again with more still to offer. Real Gain has progressed with each of his 3 starts so far and is feared most back up in trip, while Sudden Ambush can fare better returned to a sounder surface.

Thrice-raced colt REAL GAIN (nap) looks capable of further progress. Fellow 3yo Crack Shot is feared most.

17:55 Newmarket Handicap (Class 3) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (8.5/1 +47%) Bellagio Man	8.5 8.5/1(+47%)	(1) Bellagio Man 8.5/1, C&D winner. Eighteenth of 20 in handicap (40/1) at Ayr (6f, good to soft) 7 days ago. 8 lb higher back on the AW and he looks vulnerable. C&D winner; good mark on this winter's best but needs to leave two quiet turf runs behind.
2	5 2nd (5) (11/1 -10%) Golden Duke	11 11/1(-10%)	(5) Golden Duke 11/1, Latest win at Doncaster in June. 22/1, bit below form eighth of 13 in handicap at Redcar (6f, good) 10 days ago. Likely to find a few too good once more. Chance on this year's best and has won on AW; could do with a good pace to chase though.
3	2 3rd (2) (4/1 +11%) Sun Power	4 4/1(+11%)	(2) Sun Power 4/1, 3/1, won 11-runner handicap at this course (7.1f) 10 days ago. Remains well treated on old form and very much one to consider under a penalty. Ready winner of a 7f handicap here 10 days ago; not well in under penalty but still feared.
4	10 4th (10) (33/1 +0%) Unsung Hero	33 33/1(+0%)	(10) Unsung Hero 33/1, 50/1, last of 13 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 29 days ago. Hopes pinned on the first-time blinkers sparking a return to form. Dangerous mark dropped in trip; bit to prove but could get an easy lead; blinkered now.
5th	9 5th (9) (13/2 +19%) Roshambo	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(9) Roshambo 13/2, C&D winner. Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap (10/3) at Carlisle (5.8f, good) 28 days ago. One of the more appealing candidates. C&D winner; slow starter; string of good runs this year and likely to be involved.
6th	4 6th (4) (11/1 -10%) Roaring Ralph	11 11/1(-10%)	(4) Roaring Ralph 11/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in July. 13/2, seventh of 9 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) 42 days ago. Others make more appeal for win purposes. Two 7f wins this year, including Tapeta; below par latest; drops in trip.
7th	7 7th (7) (7/1 +7%) Asadjumeirah	7 7/1(+7%)	(7) Asadjumeirah 7/1, C&D winner. Twenty-eight runs since last win in 2022. 18/1, below form twelfth of 20 in handicap at Ayr (6f, good to soft) 7 days ago. No more than an each-way squeak. On losing run but conditions suit and he's on a dangerous mark; strong pace would suit.
8th	3 8th (3) (5/2 +17%) First Of May	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(3) First Of May 5/2, Lightly-raced C&D winner. Latest success at Wolverhampton in May. Fifth of 7 in handicap (8/1) at Haydock (6f, good to firm) 49 days ago. A must for the shortlist now returned to the AW. 2-2 on AW (including C&D); looked good at Wolverhampton in May; seems best off a good pace.
9th	11 9th (11) (25/1 +11%) Pocket The Packet	25 25/1(+11%)	(11) Pocket The Packet 25/1, C&D winner. 12/1, bit below form sixth of 12 in handicap at Chester (6.1f, soft) 14 days ago, not ideally placed. Place possibilities. Dropped to a good mark and he's one to consider back on AW.
10th	8 10th (8) (12/1 +0%) Captain Vallo	12 12/1(+0%)	(8) Captain Vallo 12/1, C&D winner. Eleventh of 13 in handicap at Redcar (6f, good, 14/1) 10 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time and could have a part to play if he puts his best foot forward. Return to AW will suit, as may new headgear and drop in class; not discounted.

LTO Selection:

In a moderate event it is hard to oppose SUN POWER, who returned to winning ways over 7f here 10 days ago and he should be capable of defying a 5lb penalty in this company. First Of May remains unexposed and could prove to be the main threat to the selection, although Roaring Ralph and Golden Duke are others who could make the frame.

Though FIRST OF MAY has struggled on turf the last twice, she's 2-2 on the all-weather and it would be no surprise were this unexposed filly to get back on track. Roshambo is likely to get her head back in front sooner rather than later and she is second choice ahead of Sun Power, who resumed winning ways over 7f here recently.

A fast pace would be ideal for FIRST OF MAY but she may be well enough treated on AW to win, even if this is more steadily run.

18:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:15 Dundalk Handicap 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	2 1st (2) (3.33/1 +17%) Darkdeserthighway	3.33 3.33/1(+17%)	(2) Darkdeserthighway 3.33/1, C&D winner who shaped well after 4 months off when third of 14 in handicap (8/1) at Punchestown (8f, good to soft) 16 days ago. One to be interested in with that under her belt. Stable-mate of 'Rockbury' looked the one to take out of the race when 3rd at Punchestown.
2	1 2nd (1) (3.33/1 +5%) Rockbury Lad	3.33 3.33/1(+5%)	(1) Rockbury Lad 3.33/1, Bounced back to his best to finally open his account in 14-runner C&D handicap last week, by ¾ length from Yester. Can give another good account. Slowly away here last week but recovered well to win nicely at the line, 7lb higher now.
3	3 3rd (3) (9/1 -50%) The Mpex Kid	9 9/1(-50%)	(3) The Mpex Kid 9/1, C&D winner who took a step back in the right direction when tenth of 16 in 7f handicap at Galway (7f, soft) 55 days ago, never nearer. Potentially well treated if building on that. Picked up a C&D win here last November but the wheels seem to have come off in the interim.
4	7 4th (7) (7/1 +30%) Ferrybank	7 7/1(+30%)	(7) Ferrybank 7/1, Course winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2021. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, eighth of 14 in handicap (9/2) at this C&D 7 days ago. Operating below best at present. Showed good early pace last week but ran out of steam where it mattered most, bit to find.
5th	5 5th (5) (12/1 -41%) Smaoineamh Sile	12 12/1(-41%)	(5) Smaoineamh Sile 12/1, Resumed winning ways in 15-runner handicap at Bellewstown (7.8f, good) 31 days ago, always holding on. Nudged up 4 lb and ought to remain competitive. Lots to like about Bellewstown win, still unexposed on the AW, potential for more to come.
6th	14 6th (14) (33/1 +18%) Tip The Can	33 33/1(+18%)	(14) Tip The Can 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 250/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, sixth of 7 in minor event at Navan (10f, soft) 76 days ago. Improvement needed on handicap debut. Tailed off at Navan; stable-mate (third reserve) would have stronger claims if getting in.
7th	11 7th (11) (20/1 +20%) Broken Silence	20 20/1(+20%)	(11) Broken Silence 20/1, Blinkered for 1st time, not seen to best effect when twelfth of 16 in handicap at Fairyhouse (7f, good, 15/2) 79 days ago, not much room from 2f out. Cheekpieces back on. First-time blinkers failed to recapture any form when down the field at Fairyhouse, risky.
8th	8 8th (8) (80/1 -100%) Calamint	80 80/1(-100%)	(8) Calamint 80/1, Ran one of her better races when fifth of 9 in handicap at Fairyhouse (7f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Engaged 2.50 Bellewstown Thursday. Zero from 8 runs but has outrun odds in the past, notably over today's trip at Bellewstown.
9th	13 9th (13) (18/1 +10%) Maestro Stick	18 18/1(+10%)	(13) Maestro Stick 18/1, Course winner who again ran below form when fourth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (22/1) 45 days ago, though wasn't ideally placed. Ran a nice race here behind Punk Poet from a smilar draw latest, could sneak a place.
10th	6 10th (6) (28/1 -40%) Cousin Shay	28 28/1(-40%)	(6) Cousin Shay 28/1, Course winner who showed nothing after 7 months off at Gowran in June. Seven furlong winner here last year but looks the stable's number two on paper.
11th	4 11th (4) (15/2 +25%) Yester	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(4) Yester 15/2, Remains a maiden after 31 Flat runs. Good ¾-length second of 14 to Rockbury Lad in handicap (20/1) at this C&D 7 days ago. Good effort in 2nd spot behind Rockbury Lad (gave 1lb) last week, tends to come up short.
12th	9 12th (9) (17/2 +29%) Finke River	8.5 17/2(+29%)	(9) Finke River 17/2, Course winner. Creditable sixth of 14 in handicap (11/1) at this C&D 45 days ago. Continues to ease in the weights. Former course winner (7f) hinted he could be on his way back when sixth here latest.
13th	15 13th (15) (11/1 +31%) Boadicea Belle	11 11/1(+31%)	(15) Boadicea Belle 11/1, Eleventh of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good to soft, 33/1) 40 days ago, doing too much too soon. Tongue strap on for 1st time. RESERVE. First Reserve; in the frame a few times here, latest behind The Bog Bank, but unreliable.
14th	10 14th (10) (125/1 -89%) Dance The Flame	125 125/1(-89%)	(10) Dance The Flame 125/1, 50/1, thirteenth of 15 in handicap at Fairyhouse (6f, good). Off 120 days. Significantly back up in trip. Drop in trip failed to work at Fairyhouse and not much to offer just for now.

LTO Selection:

ROCKBURY LAD had been threatening to win a race for a while before his success here last week. The Showcasing gelding travelled well to challenge then and was probably value for a bit more than his winning margin. With that confidence-boosting success, he may be able to defy a 7lb rise. Yester chased him home a week ago and, on revised terms, he is an obvious danger. Darkdeserthighway, a stablemate of the selection, ran better when finishing third at Punchestown last time and has slipped to a competitive mark. He is another for the shortlist.

DARKDESERTHIGHWAY shaped well after 4 months off when third at Punchestown 16 days ago and, with the run likely to have brought her on, she makes plenty of appeal off the same mark. The Mpex Kid took a step back in the right direction at Galway on his most recent outing and has been given a real chance by the assessor having been eased 6 lb on the back of that run, with last-time-out scorers Smaoineamh Sile and Rockbury Lad others to consider.

18:15 Dundalk Handicap 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (6/1 +33%) Elettaria	6 6/1(+33%)	(5) Elettaria 6/1, Winner at Carlisle in August. Only tenth of 12 in handicap (20/1) there since but the sort to bounce back. Won a maiden handicap at Carlisle (7f) on her penultimate start; less effective next time..
2	1 2nd (1) (18/1 -13%) Blame The Farrier	18 18/1(-13%)	(1) Blame The Farrier 18/1, Tenth of 11 in handicap (50/1) at Redcar (6f, good to firm) 34 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Maiden (0-14); has shown a modest level of form in each of his last three starts (6f-1m)..
3	2 3rd (2) (9/2 +36%) Angel Amadea	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(2) Angel Amadea 9/2, 16/1, tenth of 13 in handicap at this course (6f). Off 91 days. Tongue strap back on. Needs to bounce back. Sole win came in a weak Wolverhampton novice (6f); struggled thereafter; back from a break.
4	7 4th (7) (5/1 +0%) Highland Queen	5 5/1(+0%)	(7) Highland Queen 5/1, Shaped well when runner-up at Carlisle in August and run best ignored (stumbled badly early) when sixth of 9 in minor event at Catterick (7f) 30 days ago. Remains one to be interested in off a handy-looking mark. Maiden (0-15); chance of reversing Carlisle placings with Elettaria on these better terms..
5th	3 5th (3) (15/2 -200%) Coral Reef	7.5 15/2(-200%)	(3) Coral Reef 15/2, 11/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 15 days ago. Cheekpieces back on but others more persuasive. Yet to win (0-11; runner-up on three occasions); cheekpieces back on; first Newcastle run..
6th	6 6th (6) (9/2 +10%) Merry Secret	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(6) Merry Secret 9/2, Course winner. 7/1, respectable fifth of 14 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, good to firm) 22 days ago. Back up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Lawrence Mullaney. Unreliable type. Versatile (6f-1m); 4lb below last winning mark; a possible on first run for new stable.
7th	9 7th (9) (9/1 +50%) Pink Sky At Night	9 9/1(+50%)	(9) Pink Sky At Night 9/1, Ninth of 14 in handicap at Ripon (40/1) 24 days ago when finding 6f an inadequate test. No forlorn hope on her tapeta debut back up in trip. 12-race maiden; hasn't offered much in three starts for this trainer; swiftly dismissed..
8th	8 8th (8) (9/2 +55%) Final Frontier	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(8) Final Frontier 9/2, Eighteen runs since his last win in 2021 and below form seventh of 12 in handicap (16/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 32 days ago. Must improve. No win since summer of 2021; fourth over 6f here on penultimate start; others preferred..
9th	4 9th (4) (33/1 -267%) Sea Girt	33 33/1(-267%)	(4) Sea Girt 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 40/1 and hooded for 1st time, last of 4 in maiden at Musselburgh (7.2f, good), slowly away. Off 98 days. Makes handicap debut with more required. Didn't achieve much in three attempts in maidens; goes handicapping after a 98-day absence.

LTO Selection:

HIGHLAND QUEEN is best forgiven her sixth-placed finish in a classified stakes event at Catterick in late August as she stumbled badly over a path early on. A week earlier, Bryan Smart's filly had finished a close-up second in a maiden handicap at Carlisle and she holds leading claims on that performance. Merry Secret has posted some creditable efforts in defeat of late and also merits consideration on his stable debut, while any market support for handicap debutant Sea Girt would be interesting.

Lots of these arrive with a question mark against them so HIGHLAND QUEEN, who didn't enjoy the rub of the green when sixth at Catterick last time, is well worth siding with to capitalise on a reduced mark. Elettaria could emerge as the main danger if shrugging off a lesser effort at Carlisle, while Pink Sky At Night is not without a chance either now back up in trip.

The Carlisle winner ELETTARIA can confirm her superiority over Highland Queen with Coral Reef arguably the main danger.

18:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:45 Dundalk Listed 11f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	4 1st (4) (2/1 -6%) Piz Badile	2 2/1(-6%)	(4) Piz Badile 2/1, Smart colt. 22/1, good 6½ lengths third of 6 to Luxembourg in Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh (10.5f, good) when last seen in May. The one to beat if close to his best on this AW debut after a break. Was 3rd in Group 1 Tattersalls Gold Cup last start; unhelpful draw but has a strong chance.
2	6 2nd (6) (5/2 +75%) Sea The Casper	2.5 5/2(+75%)	(6) Sea The Casper 5/2, Smart performance to defy a mark of 97 on his AW reappearance in June. Hasn't managed to reproduce that on turf since but he's much respected back on AW. Held in this grade at Windsor last time but can do better back to this surface.
3	5 3rd (5) (6/1 +0%) San Andreas	6 6/1(+0%)	(5) San Andreas 6/1, Smart 5-time course winner. 18/1, creditable third of 14 in handicap at this C&D 45 days ago. Yard in good form. Should go well again. Five wins here up to 1m; however, has run well in defeat at this trip; could get involved.
4	9 4th (9) (17/2 +66%) Carracci	8.5 17/2(+66%)	(9) Carracci 17/2, Useful colt. Course winner. Bit below form eleventh of 22 in handicap (25/1) at the Curragh (8f, good) 34 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Something to find on form. Won a 7f maiden here last year but has a fair bit to find on ratings.
5th	1 5th (1) (40/1 -100%) Freescape	40 40/1(-100%)	(1) Freescape 40/1, 6-time course winner. 66/1, last of 10 in handicap at Ascot (8f, good) 48 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Six-time AW winner was runner-up in this event last year; well below form lately.
6th	13 6th (13) (14/1 -75%) Villanova Queen	14 14/1(-75%)	(13) Villanova Queen 14/1, Won the Kensington Palace handicap at Royal Ascot under Colin Keane in June. Hasn't reproduced that form in Group events on turf since but she won't be far away if first-time cheekpieces help her to recapture her best. Won the valuable Kensington Palace Handicap; held in Group races since and needs more.
7th	7 7th (7) (8/1 -23%) Bold Discovery	8 8/1(-23%)	(7) Bold Discovery 8/1, Useful colt. Respectable 4 lengths sixth of 10 to Flight Plan in Dullingham Park Stakes at Leopardstown (8f, good to firm, 8/1) 20 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Listed winner has been below par twice since; should be suited by this surface though.
8th	3 8th (3) (40/1 -233%) Inuit	40 40/1(-233%)	(3) Inuit 40/1, Useful gelding. 14½ lengths eleventh of 16 to Duke De Sessa in listed race at Naas (11.8f, heavy, 10/1). Off 10 months. Probably best watched. Dual AW winner will need to be at the top of his game to get involved on comeback.
9th	14 9th (14) (50/1 -100%) Gozen	50 50/1(-100%)	(14) Gozen 50/1, Lightly-raced winner. Hooded for 1st time, 14¼ lengths eleventh of 12 to Tahiyra in Matron Stakes at Leopardstown (8f, good to firm, 80/1) 20 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes polytrack debut. Has been well beaten both starts this year and needs much more making AW debut.
10th	12 10th (12) (33/1 +0%) Shayzann	33 33/1(+0%)	(12) Shayzann 33/1, Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Naas in June. 15/8, fourth of 5 in minor event at Roscommon (10f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Plenty to find on form. Well below his best in a Roscommon conditions race last time and has a fair bit to find.
11th	10 11th (10) (22/1 -10%) Just An Hour	22 22/1(-10%)	(10) Just An Hour 22/1, Placed twice here before striking at third time of asking in a 1m Killarney maiden in May. Ran no sort of race in the Britannia at Royal Ascot but retains potential back from a break. Never involved in the Britannia handicap on last start and gelded since; fair bit to find.
12th	2 12th (2) (33/1 -32%) Howyoulikethat	33 33/1(-32%)	(2) Howyoulikethat 33/1, Useful gelding. Course winner. 4¼ lengths seventh of 10 to Flight Plan in Dullingham Park Stakes at Leopardstown (8f, good to firm, 80/1) 20 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Three wins at this track; ran respectably in Listed and Group company lately; needs more.
13th	11 13th (11) (33/1 +18%) Narmar	33 33/1(+18%)	(11) Narmar 33/1, Lightly-raced winner. 6¾ lengths eighth of 9 to Bold Discovery in listed race (33/1) at the Curragh (8f, good to firm) 89 days ago, left poorly placed. Significantly up in trip. Difficult ask. Well behind Bold Discovery in a Curragh Listed race last time; has a fair bit to find.

LTO Selection:

PIZ BADILE has a few questions to answer coming here off a break, but could prove a class act. The Ulysses colt was runner-up in the Irish Derby last year before a disappointing effort in France, which ended his season. He ran a nice race when third on his return at the Curragh at the start of May, and travelled well for a long way before failing to go with the front two late on in the Tattersalls Gold Cup later that month. He seems best suited by nice ground and this surface should be OK. Bold Discovery is next best on official ratings, with a mark of 108, and looks the danger. The Jessica Harrington-trained colt produced a solid run to finish sixth in Group 2 company at Leopardstown and is battle-hardened recently. His stablemate Villanova Queen wasn't far behind him when eighth at Leopardstown and is another who has to come into calculations.

The widest stall could complicate things but PIZ BADILE is a potential class act here. British raider Sea The Casper has a good AW record and is second choice ahead of San Andreas, who goes so well at this track. Villanova Queen will also have a say if first-time cheekpieces help her to bounce back to her Royal Ascot form.

18:45 Dundalk Listed 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (6/1 -50%) Tees George	6 6/1(-50%)	(4) Tees George 6/1, Creditable fifth of 13 in handicap at this course (8f, 12/1) 21 days ago, unable to sustain effort. On a lenient mark and looks worth chancing back down in trip. Placed in a Doncaster novice (6f) in April; eased in the weights since sent handicapping..
2	7 2nd (7) (11/8 +39%) Bernie The Bear	1.375 11/8(+39%)	(7) Bernie The Bear 11/8, Career best when winning 12-runner minor event (5/2) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 46 days ago. Reliable type who should go well again. Reliable since gelded; off the mark at Wolverhampton (7f) last time; player off 2lb higher.
3	5 3rd (5) (22/1 -10%) Rum Runner	22 22/1(-10%)	(5) Rum Runner 22/1, Course winner. Latest win at Catterick in August. 20/1, twelfth of 15 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, soft) 11 days ago, slowly away. Finally snapped a barren sequence at Catterick (7f classified stakes); lost his way since..
4	1 4th (1) (28/1 -133%) See My Baby Jive	28 28/1(-133%)	(1) See My Baby Jive 28/1, 3 wins from 8 runs this year. Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap (20/1) at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) 24 days ago, never nearer. Worthy of consideration. Notched a hat-trick at Ayr (6f) in July; AW fine and just 2lb above last winning mark; 7f?.
5th	2 5th (2) (17/2 +29%) Makalu	8.5 17/2(+29%)	(2) Makalu 17/2, Sixth of 8 in handicap at Carlisle (7.8f, soft, 12/1) 16 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Struggling for form at present. 3-22; 5lb lower than when winning at Redcar (1m) in May; less convincing of late; Tapeta?.
6th	3 6th (3) (10/3 +5%) Malinheadsearovers	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(3) Malinheadsearovers 10/3, Respectable fourth of 13 in handicap (4/1) at this C&D 45 days ago. Can't be ruled out in a thin race. Still seeking his first win (0-7); ran well for a long way (fourth) over C&D last month..
7th	9 7th (9) (12/1 +25%) Secret Joy	12 12/1(+25%)	(9) Secret Joy 12/1, 15/2, last of 7 in handicap at Ripon (8f, good to firm) 24 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Others have achieved more. Seven-race maiden; fared okay (fourth) at Musselburgh penultimate; blinkers replace visor..
8th	6 8th (6) (14/1 +0%) Climate Change	14 14/1(+0%)	(6) Climate Change 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 17/2, last of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) 50 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Others make more appeal. Placed on handicap debut at Southwell (7f) in February; low-key return; cheekpieces go on..
9th	8 9th (8) (22/1 -38%) Galton	22 22/1(-38%)	(8) Galton 22/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Last of 11 in handicap (11/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 27 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Plenty to prove. 0-16; solid earlier in year, but hasn't beaten a rival in last four starts; headgear tweak.

LTO Selection:

Bernie The Bear is likely to prove popular after gaining a breakthrough success at Wolverhampton last time out, but the three-year-old returns to handicap company off a 2lb higher mark and there may be some value in taking the son of Elzaam on. SEE MY BABY JIVE has given the impression that she could unlock some untapped potential over this extra furlong and fits the bill off only 2lb higher than her last success. The in-form Malinheadsearovers is a viable alternative.

TEES GEORGE has dropped a long way in the weights and shaped as if back in form over a trip that stretches him last time, so he makes plenty of appeal back in distance. Bernie The Bear looked well suited by the tapeta when scoring at Wolverhampton last time and he's expected to go well again. Malinheadsearovers is another one to consider.

The safest advice is to stick with the Wolverhampton scorer BERNIE THE BEAR for the prolific Fahey and Orr combination.

19:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:15 Dundalk Handicap 11f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	14 1st (14) (4/1 +64%) Slieve Binnian	4 4/1(+64%)	(14) Slieve Binnian 4/1, Course winner who proved better than ever when opening his account on turf at the Curragh (10f) in August. However, does need to shrug off a lesser effort when ninth of 12 in handicap at Clonmel (9.6f, good, 10/3) 22 days ago. Won a 1m nursery here last year and 1m2f Curragh h'cap last month; not so good last time.
2	4 2nd (4) (9/2 +36%) Eclat De Lumiere	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(4) Eclat De Lumiere 9/2, 4/1, creditable second of 12 in handicap at Clonmel (9.6f, good) 22 days ago, left poorly placed. Visor on 1st time and she's one to consider. Best run this term came at Clonmel last time; up 3lb but go well; ran well only try here.
3	6 3rd (6) (7/2 +42%) Cordouan	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(6) Cordouan 7/2, Sixteenth of 17 in handicap (22/1) at Leopardstown (7.3f, good to firm) 20 days ago, never on terms. Needs to leave that well behind here but his overall record on AW is a solid one. Dual AW winner was below form in a premier h'cap last time but back to this track suits.
4	10 4th (10) (12/1 -50%) Cold Steel	12 12/1(-50%)	(10) Cold Steel 12/1, Dual winner in handicaps t this venue last winter. Mixed bag so far this campaign, but he may come forward from latest run (following 4 months off) when ninth of 13 in 12f handicap at this course 7 days ago. Dual winner here was well beaten over 1m4f a week ago but should strip fitter today.
5th	11 5th (11) (10/1 +44%) Walhaan	10 10/1(+44%)	(11) Walhaan 10/1, Remains a maiden after 20 Flat runs. Below form eighth of 16 in handicap at Galway (8.4f, good to soft, 25/1) 57 days ago. Needs to leave that well behind back up in trip/returned to AW. Dual-purpose sort has been regressive on Flat in last year; has run well in defeat here.
6th	9 6th (9) (20/1 -43%) Pierre Lapin	20 20/1(-43%)	(9) Pierre Lapin 20/1, Course winner. 22/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at Roscommon (7.2f, good to soft) 25 days ago, never nearer. Significantly back up in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Expected to be bang there. In and out form this season and often races keenly; has to build on better run last time.
7th	12 7th (12) (16/1 -78%) Golden Spangle	16 16/1(-78%)	(12) Golden Spangle 16/1, Twice a winner at around 10f this summer before a good second at Naas (10.5f) late last month. Never better than midfield in much stronger company at the Curragh (10f) 3 weeks ago but she's very much the type to bounce back quickly. Won a Down Royal maiden and Naas h'cap over this trip; below form last time; AW debut.
8th	13 8th (13) (33/1 -230%) Autocrat	33 33/1(-230%)	(13) Autocrat 33/1, Off the mark over C&D in February and added to his tally over 12f here in April. Subsequent turf exploits proved to be disappointing but interesting what the market makes of him back from 110 days off. Dual winner here incl' over C&D; not so good on turf last twice but be involved back here.
9th	2 9th (2) (25/1 -150%) Whileuweresleeping	25 25/1(-150%)	(2) Whileuweresleeping 25/1, Useful performer who won maiden at Chateaubriant and minor event at Mont-de-Marsan 2022. 18/1, well-held last of 7 behind Al Qareem in Group 2 Prix Chaudenay at Longchamp final 3-y-o outing 12 months ago and interesting what the market makes of her on return/handicap debut. Two wins in France last year and ran well in a Group 2; makes AW debut; watch market.
10th	7 10th (7) (13/2 +28%) Expound	6.5 13/2(+28%)	(7) Expound 13/2, Respectable second of 10 in maiden (evens) at Laytown (7.2f) 17 days ago, clear of rest. Significantly back up in trip. Has been placed numerous times on turf and AW over various trips; go well again.
11th	8 11th (8) (10/1 +17%) Kalikapour	10 10/1(+17%)	(8) Kalikapour 10/1, Improved on debut form when bagging 1m maiden here in December. Not yet kicked on from that in trio of starts so far this year but too soon to be writing him off now stepping back up in trip. Won a 1m maiden here last winter but not so good on turf over the summer; not ruled out.
12th	3 12th (3) (25/1 +0%) Onameridance	25 25/1(+0%)	(3) Onameridance 25/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, 9¾ lengths last of 14 to Derida in listed race (51/1) at Clairefontaine (11.9f, good to soft) 62 days ago. Blinkers/tongue tie now the headgear of choice and this rates more suitable back from 2 months off. Well beaten in her two starts this year (Listed last time); blinkers replace cheekpieces.
13th	5 13th (5) (100/1 -52%) Ace Aussie	100 100/1(-52%)	(5) Ace Aussie 100/1, Fifteenth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (24f, good to soft, 33/1) 28 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Poor on last Flat outing. Formerly Group 3-placed but regressive in last year; best watched on AW debut.
14th	1 14th (1) (20/1 -100%) Morph Speed	20 20/1(-100%)	(1) Morph Speed 20/1, Course winner. Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, fourth of 14 in novice hurdle (5/1) at Killarney (16.4f, good to soft) on NH debut 34 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Yard in good form. Five wins incl' on AW; in decent form this year without winning; not bad hurdle run lately.

LTO Selection:

ECLAT DE LUMIERE can go one better having been unfortunate to bump into an improving mare when runner-up at Clonmel. With the winner of that race following up at Listowel subsequently, the form has a solid look to it. The Dermot Weld-trained four-year-old had been threatening to strike in recent starts so has to be a leading contender, with a first-time visor another potential positive. Walhaan hasn't been at his best in recent outings, but reverts to the Polytrack off a handy mark. He was in decent form at this track around the same time last year so has to be a threat under Colin Keane. Pierre Lapin boasts a similar profile, as another who looks nicely handicapped if recapturing last winter's best form.

PIERRE LAPIN needs everything to fall right but he arrives having turned in his best effort of the campaign when finishing a close-up fifth over shorter at Roscommon at the start of the month. With cheekpieces refitted, he could be worth chancing returned to all weather. Eclat de Lumiere is sure to have her supporters and she's a threat, with Morph Speed and Expound others to consider in a wide-open affair.

Given plenty to do at Clonmel last time, ECLAT DE LUMIERE came home strongly and might be able to go one better today.

19:15 Dundalk Handicap 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (5/2 -33%) Turquoise Diamond	2.5 5/2(-33%)	(7) Turquoise Diamond 5/2, Struck at the second time of asking in handicaps when justifying strong market support at Brighton (7f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Drew clear in the closing stages and a 6 lb rise doesn't look enough to prevent her going in again. Readily saw off five rivals at Brighton this month; 6lb higher but still open to progress.
2	6 2nd (6) (9/2 -50%) Abbey's Dream	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(6) Abbey's Dream 9/2, Dual C&D winner at the turn of the year and got her head back in front when shading a tight finish at Wolverhampton (7f) in first-time cheekpieces 28 days ago. Only nudged up 2 lb and should remain very competitive returned to a venue which suits. Two C&D wins this winter; back on the up in cheekpieces latest; still feasibly treated.
3	1 3rd (1) (11/4 +45%) Zapphire	2.75 11/4(+45%)	(1) Zapphire 11/4, Showed improved form to get off the mark on 7f Haydock handicap debut 48 days ago. Raised 6 lb but there could easily be more to come. Form of her Haydock win has been franked; promise over C&D; could have more to come.
4	9 4th (9) (5/1 +58%) Carlton And Co	5 5/1(+58%)	(9) Carlton And Co 5/1, C&D winner in August. Bit below form fifth of 12 in handicap at Chester (7f, soft) 14 days ago. Back to only 1lb above her successful mark. C&D winner last month; less good since but likes it here and should make a bold bid.
5th	3 5th (3) (17/2 +39%) Mawada	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(3) Mawada 17/2, Fair form when placed on all 3 starts in 7f novices as a juvenile. It's taken a long time to get her back to the track but she brings unexposed potential to this handicap debut. One to note in the betting. Similar solid form in three 2yo runs on turf; absent 374 days (had wind op); check betting.
6th	4 6th (4) (40/1 -150%) Concon Candy	40 40/1(-150%)	(4) Concon Candy 40/1, Remote last of 4 on last month's turf debut at Chepstow but did show promise when placed twice on AW in the spring. Handicap debut. Promise in two AW runs; well held on turf debut; unexposed; yard also run Abbey's Dream.
7th	2 7th (2) (11/1 +45%) Misty Blues	11 11/1(+45%)	(2) Misty Blues 11/1, Consistent at 2 but has struggled in her 3 outings this year. A first-time tongue tie needs to help her spark a revival. Useful 2yo but three heavy defeats this year; down in class with a tongue-tie added; risky.
8th	8 8th (8) (22/1 -38%) Alexa's Princess	22 22/1(-38%)	(8) Alexa's Princess 22/1, Fair form. Creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (7f, soft, 14/1) on reappearance 16 days ago. Entitled to come on for the outing. Claims on the pick of her 2yo form and she should be sharper for her recent reappearance.

LTO Selection:

Representing the William Haggas yard, TURQUOISE DIAMOND proved a different proposition when winning on her second appearance in handicap company at Brighton earlier this month and looks more than capable of defying a 6lb rise in the ratings. Fellow last-time-out winner Abbey's Dream appeared to find some improvement in first-time cheekpieces at Wolverhampton and she may emerge as the chief threat to the selection off only 2lb higher, while the returning Mawada could have more to offer now entering this sphere and is worth a second look.

There should be more to come from TURQUOISE DIAMOND and she can make light of a 6 lb rise for her recent Brighton success. Abbey's Dream has a good record on tapeta and is second choice ahead of Julie Camacho's Haydock handicap debut scorer Zapphire.

Zapphire is one to take seriously but this could be well run and CARLTON AND CO is taken to register a second course win.

19:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:45 Dundalk Handicap 12f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (10/3 +5%) Celtic Revival	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(1) Celtic Revival 10/3, 3-time C&D winner. 3 wins from 12 runs this year. Respectable fifth of 17 in handicap at Navan (14f, good to soft, 9/1) 29 days ago, never nearer. Couldn't rule out. Three-time C&D winner was runner-up over 1m2f here last month; solid turf run since.
2	4 2nd (4) (6/1 +29%) Golden Sandbanks	6 6/1(+29%)	(4) Golden Sandbanks 6/1, C&D winner. 1 win from 2 runs this year. 11/2, thirteenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (16f, soft) 11 days ago. Fair on the Flat, won on last Flat outing. Needs a couple of these to falter. C&D winner last winter, poor hurdles run at Listowel but could bounce back.
3	6 3rd (6) (16/1 +11%) Mosaaheb	16 16/1(+11%)	(6) Mosaaheb 16/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. 16/1, seventh of 9 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (16f, good to soft) 40 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Fair on the Flat, creditable on last Flat outing. Finished in the frame a few times over C&D last winter/spring, cheekpieces on.
4	5 4th (5) (11/4 +45%) Union Flag	2.75 11/4(+45%)	(5) Union Flag 11/4, 13/2, creditable third of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 7 days ago, running on. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Running on over 1m2f here last time, though was keen; chance but has to settle better.
5th	9 5th (9) (11/2 -10%) Pro Bono	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(9) Pro Bono 11/2, Course winner. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle (10/1) at Navan (15.6f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Won at Tramore before a decent hurdle run, won over 1m2f at this venue and stays this trip.
6th	10 6th (10) (12/1 -100%) Ciao Adios	12 12/1(-100%)	(10) Ciao Adios 12/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, first run since leaving Denis Hogan when good 2 lengths second of 9 to Pro Bono in handicap (8/1) at Tramore (12f, good) 16 days ago. Can make presence felt. Was 2nd to Pro Bono at Tramore last time off this mark, cheekpieces retained.
7th	3 7th (3) (9/1 +36%) Tasayad	9 9/1(+36%)	(3) Tasayad 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/1, creditable 5¾ lengths fifth of 9 to Pro Bono in handicap at Tramore (12f, good) 16 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Darren Bunyan. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Has run respectably in defeat in three maidens and two handicaps, cheekpieces for AW bow.
8th	2 8th (2) (40/1 -21%) Humanitarian	40 40/1(-21%)	(2) Humanitarian 40/1, Quirky sort. Eighteen runs since last win in 2020. Tenth of 14 in handicap hurdle (18/1) at Listowel (20f, soft) 6 days ago. 12/18 on last Flat outing. Chance if rediscovering old form. Has been below form on the Flat and over jumps lately, others appeal more.
9th	7 9th (7) (22/1 +45%) Dreams Fled Away	22 22/1(+45%)	(7) Dreams Fled Away 22/1, Eleventh of 16 in handicap at Navan (14f, good to soft, 50/1) 29 days ago. Something to find on form. Disappointing in three turf handicaps this term but best run came on this surface as a 3yo.
10th	8 10th (8) (28/1 -12%) Honketonk Angel	28 28/1(-12%)	(8) Honketonk Angel 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, good seventh of 16 in handicap (80/1) at Navan (14f, good to soft) 29 days ago, finishing with running left. Didn't get a clear run at Navan last time, cheekpieces are retained and a squeak.
11th	13 11th (13) (25/1 -56%) Together Aclaim	25 25/1(-56%)	(13) Together Aclaim 25/1, Remains a maiden after 24 Flat runs. Twelfth of 14 in handicap at Punchestown (9f, good to soft, 33/1) 16 days ago, slowly away. Significantly up in trip. Best runs came here as a 2yo; below form on turf lately and is unproven over this trip.
12th	11 12th (11) (33/1 -65%) Taxiing	33 33/1(-65%)	(11) Taxiing 33/1, Eleventh of 14 in handicap (20/1) at this course (10.7f) 7 days ago, slowly away. Visor back on. Was well beaten over 1m2f here a week ago and questions now.
13th	14 13th (14) (50/1 +24%) Katzoff	50 50/1(+24%)	(14) Katzoff 50/1, 14/1, respectable seventh of 13 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (16.4f, soft) 28 days ago. Poor on last Flat outing. Dual-purpose sort is without a win in 24 starts, isn't easy to fancy.
14th	12 14th (12) (22/1 -10%) Ruler Of The River	22 22/1(-10%)	(12) Ruler Of The River 22/1, 18/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Tramore (12f, good) 16 days ago, badly hampered. Makes polytrack debut. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Must improve. Hampered at Tramore last time when staying on over this trip, considered on AW debut.

LTO Selection:

Top-weight CELTIC REVIVAL may be able to overcome that burden under leading apprentice James Ryan. The Eddie Lynam-trained gelding won twice under Ryan at this track last winter and shaped with plenty of encouragement when runner-up here on his penultimate start. Ridden by Ben Coen on that occasion, he races off 5lb lower now once taking Ryan's claim into account. C&D winner Golden Sandbanks has been in fine form of late, winning over hurdles at Sligo and on the Flat at Galway. Despite his wide draw in stall 14, the Paul Flynn-trained six-year-old is capable of a big run. Union Flag has been gradually getting the hang of things since switching to handicap company, and there was plenty to like about his staying-on third over 10 furlongs here last week.

CIAO ADIOS fared best of those held up when chasing home Pro Bono at Tramore recently and she has a definite chance of reversing the placings with that rival on these revised terms. That said, Pro Bono wasn't disgraced over hurdles next time and should give another good account, while Celtic Revival and Mosaaheb are others to consider.

A three-time C&D winner, CELTIC REVIVAL ran a solid race over 1m6f at Navan last time but this trip suits better and he can win again

19:45 Dundalk Handicap 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (9/2 +63%) Playupskyblues	4.5 9/2(+63%)	(11) Playupskyblues 9/2, Latest win at Kempton in August. Respectable third of 8 in handicap (4/1) at Salisbury (8f, soft) 28 days ago, holding every chance. Makes tapeta debut. Two wins from seven starts; fair third on turf latest (off this mark); needs improvement.
2	1 2nd (1) (5/2 +17%) Eldrickjones	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(1) Eldrickjones 5/2, Well served by wind op/drop in class when opening his account for the season over 7f here 10 days ago, staying on to lead last ½f and winning readily. Has plenty of handicapping scope and he has to be of interest under a penalty back up in trip. Back to form with a bang after wind op, winning easily over 7f here last week; big chance.
3	7 3rd (7) (16/1 +36%) Star Zinc	16 16/1(+36%)	(7) Star Zinc 16/1, Winner at Southwell in June. 20/1, shaped better than on yard debut when eighth of 13 in handicap back at that venue (8.1f) 16 days ago, albeit without threatening. Others appeal more on balance. On a good mark on this year's best and this is weaker than her latest assignment.
4	13 4th (13) (9/1 +44%) Cusack	9 9/1(+44%)	(13) Cusack 9/1, Career best when winning 13-runner handicap at this C&D (16/1) 10 days ago, staying on to lead final 100 yds. Reliable proposition on AW but this undoubtedly rates tougher under a penalty. Returned from a break to win a C&D handicap ten days ago; penalty in a better race today.
5th	4 5th (4) (10/1 +9%) Irish Flame	10 10/1(+9%)	(4) Irish Flame 10/1, C&D winner who dispelled a couple of lesser efforts on turf when good second over 10f here 3 weeks ago, a big move into contention telling late on. Remains lightly raced and respected back down in trip. Seems happiest at this track; latest 1m2f 2nd bodes well for the return to 1m; contender.
6th	8 6th (8) (8/1 -33%) Tuscan	8 8/1(-33%)	(8) Tuscan 8/1, Fallen long way in weights on the back of a disappointing campaign but took a big step back in right direction and did well under the circumstances when close-up fourth of 13 in handicap at Ayr (1m) 7 days ago. One to be interested in on AW debut. Tumbled down the weights and latest Ayr run was significantly more promising; contender.
7th	10 7th (10) (80/1 -100%) Rise Hall	80 80/1(-100%)	(10) Rise Hall 80/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2019. 25/1, run best excused when tailed-off twelfth of 13 to Bushfire in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 23 days ago, badly hampered and eased off. Still, he's plenty to prove on this year's exploits nevertheless. Smart in his pomp but yet to offer much encouragement back from a mammoth absence.
8th	2 8th (2) (8/1 +6%) Bushfire	8 8/1(+6%)	(2) Bushfire 8/1, Comes here in rude health, making it 2 wins from last 3 starts in good style at Southwell (8.1f) 23 days ago. Has been competitive off this revised mark previously and he's certainly not out of things. Won two of his last three and a 4lb rise for latest win not insurmountable; e-w claims.
9th	14 9th (14) (14/1 -17%) Concert Boy	14 14/1(-17%)	(14) Concert Boy 14/1, Course winner. 8/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, good third of 10 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 23 days ago, keeping on well final 1f. Remains unexposed at around 1m and he should give another good account. 7f winner here off 2lb higher in May; stable may have stronger claims with Tuscan.
10th	5 10th (5) (28/1 -133%) Showmedemoney	28 28/1(-133%)	(5) Showmedemoney 28/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 12 runs this year. 12/1, won 7-runner handicap at Carlisle (7.8f, good) 28 days ago, responding well. May find things tougher here, however. C&D winner who comes here on the back of a Carlisle win; not an obvious one to follow up.
11th	12 11th (12) (12/1 +25%) Natzor	12 12/1(+25%)	(12) Natzor 12/1, 14/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Salisbury (8f, soft) 28 days ago, hanging right over 1f out and weakening. Tongue strap on 1st time, cheekpieces back on. Needs a couple of these to falter. No progress for headgear on last three starts; now tried in a tongue-tie.
12th	9 12th (9) (11/1 -22%) Lady Wormsley	11 11/1(-22%)	(9) Lady Wormsley 11/1, 2 wins from 4 runs this year. 11/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Kempton (8f) 23 days ago, leading well inside final 1f and keeping on. That may not be her limit. Won 2 of her last 3, improving for cheekpieces latest; tackling males now and up 4lb.

LTO Selection:

ELDRICKJONES showed considerable improvement for a wind operation to stroll home over C&D last time out and although he has a 5lb penalty here, he is due to go up by 6lb in future and is effectively 1lb well-in. More importantly, there is every chance he can progress further now, in which case he could well follow up despite top-weight. Dreamrocker is also open to improvement after winning a Salisbury novice on her second start and could be the main threat, while Cusack has won here three times and is equally hard to ignore.

ELDRICKJONES was evidently well served by a breathing operation as he capitalised on the drop in grade/much-reduced mark in ready fashion over 7f here 10 days ago. Remaining with plenty of handicapping scope, he earns the vote to follow up under a penalty, with fellow recent winners Bushfire and Lady Wormsley others fancied to be in the mix. Tuscan is another to keep an eye on having run his best race of the season at Ayr last week.

Tuscan and ELDRICKJONES (nap) have tumbled down the weights and the selection is taken to make light of his 5lb penalty.

20:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:15 Dundalk Handicap 12f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	11 1st (11) (10/1 +50%) Sioux Princess	10 10/1(+50%)	(11) Sioux Princess 10/1, 9/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable seventh of 13 in handicap at Down Royal (12.8f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Not dismissed. Place three times incl' over C&D last year, needs to improve on three runs this term.
2	3 2nd (3) (1.2/1 +66%) Fairytale Princess	1.2 1.2/1(+66%)	(3) Fairytale Princess 1.2/1, Career best when winning 14-runner handicap (4/1) at this course (10.7f) 7 days ago. Yard in good form. Ought to be in the shake-up. Off the mark in fine style over 1m2f here a week ago, up in trip but is bred to stay.
3	2 3rd (2) (4/1 +11%) Portreath	4 4/1(+11%)	(2) Portreath 4/1, Good fifth of 16 in handicap at Gowran (8f, good) 23 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes polytrack debut. Yard in good form. Has to be taken seriously. Placed a few times in handicaps up to nearly 1m2f, should be involved if staying this trip.
4	8 4th (8) (9/1 -100%) Numidia	9 9/1(-100%)	(8) Numidia 9/1, Course winner. Creditable second of 14 in handicap (5/1) at this course (10.7f) 7 days ago so needs considering. Sole win came over 1m here, just denied over 1m2f last time; go well off 3lb higher.
5th	10 5th (10) (28/1 -180%) Scalor	28 28/1(-180%)	(10) Scalor 28/1, 10/1, respectable fourth of 13 in handicap at Down Royal (12.8f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Not discounted off the same mark. Dual-purpose sort is a maiden on the Flat, has run well at times here.
6th	12 6th (12) (7.5/1 +6%) Lady Kai	7.5 7.5/1(+6%)	(12) Lady Kai 7.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 8/1, very good fourth of 17 in handicap at Cork (12f, good to soft) 30 days ago, slowly away. Makes polytrack debut. Blinkers on 1st time. In the picture. Best run when up to this trip at Cork last time, down 2lb and blinkers on, can run well.
7th	7 7th (7) (16/1 -14%) Maura's Gift	16 16/1(-14%)	(7) Maura's Gift 16/1, C&D winner. Last of 9 in handicap at Tramore (12f, good, 7/1) 16 days ago. Looks competitive on form if shrugging off latest effort. C&D winner last winter was tailed-off at Tramore last time and has to rebound.
8th	4 8th (4) (18/1 +10%) Art Of Silence	18 18/1(+10%)	(4) Art Of Silence 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Fairly useful winner at 17f over hurdles. 25/1, below form eighth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (20.4f, good) 30 days ago. Makes polytrack debut with more needed. Bumper and maiden hurdle winner has been soundly beaten in two Flat handicaps.
9th	1 9th (1) (18/1 -80%) Sky Legend	18 18/1(-80%)	(1) Sky Legend 18/1, 13/2, good fifth of 9 in handicap at Tramore (16f, good) 16 days ago. Back down in trip. Claims. Placed a few times incl' over C&D, not bad Tramore run over 2m for this yard.
10th	9 10th (9) (80/1 -142%) Theresathought	80 80/1(-142%)	(9) Theresathought 80/1, 33/1, good fifth of 11 in claimer at Roscommon (10.3f, good to soft) 38 days ago, slowly away. Tongue strap on 1st time and in the mix. Maiden has been well beaten in three starts here and others preferred.
11th	14 11th (14) (33/1 +0%) Queen Mab	33 33/1(+0%)	(14) Queen Mab 33/1, Below form sixth of 14 in handicap at Punchestown (9f, good to soft, 16/1) 16 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Others more persuasive. Third at Bellewstown over 1m but below that twice since, big jump in trip.
12th	6 12th (6) (20/1 -150%) Tastyee	20 20/1(-150%)	(6) Tastyee 20/1, Winner at Tipperary in May. Creditable third of 9 in handicap (4/1) at Tramore (12f, good) 16 days ago. Can give another good account. Won over this trip at Tipperary and some fine runs since, has run well here; chance.
13th	13 13th (13) (125/1 -150%) Miss Heartbreak	125 125/1(-150%)	(13) Miss Heartbreak 125/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 12 in maiden at Bellewstown (12.1f, good, 150/1) 31 days ago. Makes handicap debut with plenty to prove. Beaten a long way in three maidens incl' here and needs more on h'cap debut.
14th	5 14th (5) (66/1 -230%) Steps In The Sand	66 66/1(-230%)	(5) Steps In The Sand 66/1, C&D winner. Below form eighth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (17.2f, good, 11/2) 30 days ago. Modest on the Flat, so others appeal more. Won a C&D claimer last winter and unplaced sole Flat run since.

LTO Selection:

Although now 9lb higher than when winning here last week, FAIRYTALE PRINCESS should be able to defy the handicapper for a second time. The Ger Lyons-trained three-year-old looked to show huge improvement for the switch to the all-weather surface, so having remained in the lowest grade, she can follow up. If anything, stepping up an additional two furlongs could well see the daughter of Camelot in a better light. Numidia was only just denied in the second division of that same handicap last Friday, albeit in a slightly slower time. The Peter Lawlor-trained gelding is a former course winner who is certainly worth another try at this distance. Now 3lb below her mark when winning over C&D last November, Maura's Gift also has to enter calculations.

Plenty are in with a shout. PORTREATH rates just the pick of the weights and is taken to make a winning start on polytrack with this step up in trip also a likely plus. In-form duo Sky Legend and Numidia appeal as the pick of the rest and can chase home Jessica Harrington's 3-y-o in that order. Tastyee completes the shortlist.

Though raised 9lb for her win over 1m2f here a week ago, FAIRYTALE PRINCESS should stay this trip and can go in again.

20:15 Dundalk Handicap 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (11/2 -10%) Phoenix Star	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(1) Phoenix Star 11/2, Took advantage of a tumbling mark in 12-runner C&D handicap 18 days ago. Remains well treated on old form but wouldn't be an obvious type to follow up. Came through from off the pace to win a 0-60 here last time; big player up 4lb.
2	9 2nd (9) (9/2 +10%) Blackcurrent	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(9) Blackcurrent 9/2, Turned in his best effort of the season to gain a sixth course success (6f) 18 days ago, by neck from Mumcat, battling well. Can give another good account. Tough front-runner; six course wins; dug deep to beat Mumcat latest; one to consider.
3	5 3rd (5) (11/4 +45%) Mumcat	2.75 11/4(+45%)	(5) Mumcat 11/4, Turned in her best effort since the spring when neck second of 13 to Blackcurrent in handicap (7/2) at this course (6f) 18 days ago. Needs considering on the back of that. More than capable off this mark and went close over 6f last time; 5f form needs bettering.
4	10 4th (10) (10/1 +50%) Joshua R	10 10/1(+50%)	(10) Joshua R 10/1, C&D winner who was below form when seventh of 13 in handicap at this course (6f) on most recent outing. Off 100 days. Two C&D wins and 3lb lower than for the 2nd of them; should find this being run to suit.
5th	3 5th (3) (10/1 +44%) Basholo	10 10/1(+44%)	(3) Basholo 10/1, Scored at Redcar in August and ran respectably back up in trip when sixth of 18 in handicap at Redcar (6f, good to firm) 34 days ago. Redcar winner (5f) last month before fair run over 6f; one to be interested in.
6th	12 6th (12) (20/1 -43%) The Grey Lass	20 20/1(-43%)	(12) The Grey Lass 20/1, One win from 23 Flat runs. Followed a good run with a below-par one when seventh of 14 in handicap at Redcar (5f, good, 33/1) 10 days ago. Went close on penultimate start before issues in the stalls latest; hard to win with.
7th	6 7th (6) (6/1 +0%) John Kirkup	6 6/1(+0%)	(6) John Kirkup 6/1, Twenty seven runs since last win in 2022. 10/3, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 27 days ago. Expected to go well again. String of good efforts this year but 0-9 on AW and tricky to win with.
8th	11 8th (11) (9/1 +44%) Birdie Bowers	9 9/1(+44%)	(11) Birdie Bowers 9/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 11/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Carlisle (5f, good to firm) 22 days ago. Good chance judged on penultimate start. Infrequent winner but enough good runs this year to bring him into the reckoning.
9th	4 9th (4) (33/1 -136%) Nellie French	33 33/1(-136%)	(4) Nellie French 33/1, C&D winner. Bit below form when fifth of 10 in handicap (9/1) at Southwell (5f). Not seen for 176 days and has a poor record fresh, so others preferred. Five-time Tapeta winner; back from a break perhaps not the time to catch her though.
10th	8 10th (8) (25/1 +11%) Dalglish	25 25/1(+11%)	(8) Dalglish 25/1, Modest maiden who offered little after 16 months off at Southwell (5f) 32 days ago. Exposed maiden; well held back from lengthy absence last month; carries risk.
11th	13 11th (13) (40/1 -300%) Turbo Tiger	40 40/1(-300%)	(13) Turbo Tiger 40/1, Modest maiden who got back on track in first-time blinkers when third of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 66 days ago. Frame claims again if returning from a break in similar form. Exposed 16-race maiden; fair third when last seen but others have more pressing claims.
12th	7 12th (7) (25/1 -108%) Clash Of The Ash	25 25/1(-108%)	(7) Clash Of The Ash 25/1, Showed a bit on her Haydock debut in July but well beaten both starts since. Significantly down in trip for handicap bow. Hint of ability on debut (7f); struggled over further since; intriguing dropped to 5f.

LTO Selection:

Trainer Anthony Brittain won this race in 2017 and 2018 and he is back for more with Wolverhampton third Turbo Tiger, though a draw in the 14 stall may mean a place is the best he can hope for. BLACKCURRENT is preferred after the gelding made most of the running to score by a neck here off 2lb lower last time out. His six wins here include four over C&D and three off higher marks, making his chance glaringly obvious. Mumcat and Phoenix Star might prove best of the rest, possibly in that order.

JOHN KIRKUP is going through a good spell at the moment and looks ready to end his long losing streak. Blackcurrent and Gowanbuster head the opposition in a competitive affair.

Basholo should go well back at 5f but a 4lb rise may not prevent PHOENIX STAR from following up a recent C&D success.

20:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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