1 Wednesday 16th October 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Wednesday 16th October 2024

There were 38 Races on Wednesday 16th October 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Punchestown, 7 races at Wetherby, 7 races at Worcester, 7 races at Nottingham, 9 races at Kempton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Wednesday 16th October 2024

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

13:50 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	3 1st (3) (10/11 +27%) Cappucino	0.909091 10/11(+27%)	(3) Cappucino 10/11, 7/2, got off the mark back in a bumper after 7 months off in 13-runner event at Listowel (16f, good) 24 days ago, having run of race. Big shout back hurdling. Improved form to win a Listowel bumper on comeback; looks a major player back hurdling.
2	10 2nd (10) (11/8 +21%) The Mediator	1.375 11/8(+21%)	(10) The Mediator 11/8, Fairly useful hurdler. In frame last 5 starts, latest when respectable second of 15 in maiden hurdle (3/1) at Gowran (16f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Every chance he can go one better reunited with Jack Kennedy. Bumper winner has finished in the frame loads of times over hurdles; holds Silas Marner.
3	7 3rd (7) (10/1 -67%) Nelson Muntz	10 10/1(-67%)	(7) Nelson Muntz 10/1, 13/2, returned to form when second of 6 in maiden at Killarney (11.2f, heavy) 9 days ago. A fair bumper performer, he could have a say on hurdles debut. Was 3rd in a bumper; just denied in a Killarney Flat maiden last time; considered.
4	4 4th (4) (16/1 -167%) Colonel Nelson	16 16/1(-167%)	(4) Colonel Nelson 16/1, Second on his only point start but ran to just a poor level when ninth of 14 in bumper at this course (16f, soft, 8/1) on debut back in May. Makes hurdles debut. Second in a point; beaten 21l in a strong bumper at this track in May; down in class today.
5th	1 5th (1) (80/1 -567%) Another Glendaars	80 80/1(-567%)	(1) Another Glendaars 80/1, 11/1, shaped as if in need of the experience when eighth of 11 in maiden hurdle at Downpatrick (18.8f, good) on debut 4 months ago. First run for yard after leaving James Andrew Fahey. Some promise in a Downpatrick maiden on debut but plenty more is needed.
6th	9 6th (9) (9/1 +18%) Silas Marner	9 9/1(+18%)	(9) Silas Marner 9/1, Fared better than previously over hurdles when fourth of 15 in maiden hurdle at Gowran (16f, good to soft, 66/1) 12 days ago, running on late. Each-way shout. Placed in two bumpers; best hurdle run came at Gowran last time; go well but needs more.
7th	8 7th (8) (200/1 -150%) Royal Noble	200 200/1(-150%)	(8) Royal Noble 200/1, Down the field in 2 bumpers in May 2023. Has since left Thomas Coyle and best watched now hurdling. Some promise on bumper debut last year but poor next time; best watched.
8th	2 8th (2) (250/1 -25%) Barney Van Winkle	250 250/1(-25%)	(2) Barney Van Winkle 250/1, No impact in bumpers/maiden hurdles. Poor form in four maiden hurdles and can't be fancied.
9th	6 9th (6) (200/1 +0%) Hurricane Joey	200 200/1(+0%)	(6) Hurricane Joey 200/1, No impact in 4 maiden hurdles (latest after 4 months off). Can only be watched. Poor form in four maiden hurdles and can't be fancied.
10th	5 10th (5) (200/1 -400%) Darcys Song	200 200/1(-400%)	(5) Darcys Song 200/1, Doyen gelding. Dam unraced. Likely outsider on debut. By a useful sire but this late-starter is best watched.

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Runner-up on his two most recent starts, THE MEDIATOR can register a first win over flights. A bumper winner at Down Royal on his racecourse debut back in 2021, the Gordon Elliott-trained gelding has yet to add to that sole success. However, having shown promise both over hurdles and on the Flat of late, the seven-year-old should get his head back in front here. Silas Marner stayed on from a long way back when fourth behind the selection at Gowran Park last time. If ridden closer to the pace on this occasion, the Charles O'Brien-trained gelding can get closer. Recent Listowel bumper winner Cappucino also has to be respected on his return to hurdling.

THE MEDIATOR is running consistently well, and this looks a golden opportunity for Gordon Elliott's 7-y-o to belatedly open his account at the expense of Cappucino, who was allowed the run of the race when getting off the mark on reappearance in a Listowel bumper recently and now has another crack over obstacles. Silas Marner and Nelson Muntz are another couple of interest.

Having looked an improved horse when winning on return in a Listowel bumper recently, CAPPUCINO(nap) can back that up over hurdles.

13:50 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:00 Wetherby Novices Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (5/2 +0%) Bowling Buddy	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(1) Bowling Buddy 5/2, Winning Irish pointer and confirmed promise of Rules debut when landing a novice hurdle at Cartmel in August. Progressed again switched to handicaps when scoring at Perth (16.2f, soft) 3 weeks ago and capable of better again. Double penalty to carry but will go on improving as stamina tested. 2-3 over hurdles and this 3m point winner is open to further improvement now up in trip.
2	2 2nd (2) (11/8 +39%) Ebony Warrior	1.375 11/8(+39%)	(2) Ebony Warrior 11/8, Little show in 2 bumpers but different story since switched to hurdles at Worcester, landing a 2m novice in ready fashion in July. Further progress when runner-up on both subsequent starts (handicap debut latest) and looks sure to go well back in novice company. Worcester maiden hurdle winner who was second in handicap there last time; leading claims.
3	9 3rd (9) (20/1 -25%) Job	20 20/1(-25%)	(9) Job 20/1, Fourth sole start in Irish points (May 2023) and showed more than on Rules debut 11 weeks earlier when fourth of 11 in bumper at Market Rasen (16.6f, good to soft) in April. Market can guide expectations now sent hurdling. Encouraging runs when fourth in a point and a bumper; could give a good account.
4	3 4th (3) (9/1 -29%) A Moments Madness	9 9/1(-29%)	(3) A Moments Madness 9/1, £30,000 5-y-o, Conduit gelding. Brother to modest hurdler Sunshine Girl, and half-brother to modest hurdler Fair Minded. Runner-up sole start in Irish points (Feb 2024). Bought for £30,000 after finishing 2nd in an Irish point; brings potential to rules debut.
5th	10 5th (10) (13/2 +54%) Martin Plage	6.5 13/2(+54%)	(10) Martin Plage 13/2, Easy point winner who made a solid start under Rules when third at Cheltenham in October 2023. Bit underwhelming at Sandown next time and proved a let-down after 5 months off at this course (16f, heavy) back in March. Needs to get back on track now hurdling and that is possible. Failed to kick on from promising bumper debut but not ruled out on first hurdle start.
6th	12 6th (12) (7/1 -75%) Serious Chat	7 7/1(-75%)	(12) Serious Chat 7/1, Doyen gelding who shaped with definite promise on both starts for Yvonne Latta in Ireland and built on that to open account on stable debut 3 months on at Stratford (16.3f, good) recently, rallying to edge ahead again close home. Likely type on hurdles bow. Bumper winner; pedigree indicates the step up in trip will be a firm plus on hurdle debut.
7th	8 7th (8) (33/1 -175%) Helsgetaway	33 33/1(-175%)	(8) Helsgetaway 33/1, Built on promising debut when runner-up in Newcastle bumper last December and not far off that level 4 months on when third at Carlisle (17f, heavy) in April. Worth a second look on return/hurdles bow. Displayed ability in bumpers and bred to be suited by the step up in trip on hurdle debut.
8th	13 8th (13) (100/1 0%) She Won't Mind	100 100/1(0%)	(13) She Won't Mind 100/1, Won a point in May 2023 but only poor form in a bumper and novice hurdle since. Returns from 10 months off and can only be watched on what she has done so far. Point winner but well beaten last November on first two rules starts.
9th	6 9th (6) (250/1 -150%) Forest Blaze	250 250/1(-150%)	(6) Forest Blaze 250/1, Bumper debut fourth at Newcastle wasn't completely devoid of promise but beaten a long way on both starts over hurdles subsequently, latest after 6 months off at Hexham (16.2f, good) 12 days ago. Upped in trip but hard to see him featuring. Hasn't shown enough across his three starts to suggest he'll be making an impact today.
10th	11 10th (11) (125/1 -25%) Myboymax	125 125/1(-25%)	(11) Myboymax 125/1, Six-time Flat winner, the latest over 2m at Catterick in June. Did no better than on his hurdling debut back in 2021 when tailed-off fifth at Sedgefield (16.8f, good) just over 3 weeks ago and handicaps after this will be more suitable. Won on the Flat in August but at a modest level; tailed off at 33-1 over hurdles last time.
11th	7 11th (7) (250/1 -67%) Grand Geste	250 250/1(-67%)	(7) Grand Geste 250/1, Down the field in 2 bumpers and showed nothing sent hurdling after 3 months off at Hexham (16.2f, soft) back in May. Upped in trip but can only be watched on return. Down the field at big odds in both bumpers and pulled up at 125-1 on hurdle debut in May.
12th	5 12th (5) (125/1 -25%) Danno's Dollar	125 125/1(-25%)	(5) Danno's Dollar 125/1, Little impact both starts in bumpers for Sandy Thomson and similar comment apply for this yard over hurdles, always behind after 6 months off at Hexham (16.2f, good) recently. Upped in trip and looks one for the longer term. Fair eighth on debut in Ayr bumper last November but has struggled on his three runs since.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (40/1 -150%) Balcomie Breeze	40 40/1(-150%)	(4) Balcomie Breeze 40/1, Brought down on debut at Kelso in November 2022 but showed what he can do with a brace of placed efforts on his next 2 outings. Progress halted in a higher class of bumper back in March 2023 and not seen since ahead of his hurdles debut. Makes hurdle debut after long layoff but showed promise in bumpers; not ruled out each-way.

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Ebony Warrior's latest Worcester second was given a big boost when the winner went on to land the Persian War and, on these terms, he is preferred to the hat-trick seeking Bowling Buddy. They do have to concede weight and maybe A MOMENTS MADNESS is worth a look. The five-year-old was bought for 30,000 pounds shortly after a promising debut in an Irish point, and the horse who beat him then went close at the Punchestown Festival.

A few in with chances in the season opener but it is hard to get away from BOWLING BUDDY, who arrives chasing a hat-trick and Olly Murphy's 6-y-o will go on improving now his stamina is drawn out further. Ebony Warrior hasn't looked back since sent over hurdles and he may have to settle for a third silver medal in a row, with hurdling debutant Serious Chat and A Moments Madness another couple fancied to be involved, too.

3m point winner BOWLING BUDDY arrives on a hat-trick and there can be optimism this step up in trip will prompt further improvement.

14:00 Wetherby Novices Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:08 Worcester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 23f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (4/1 +43%) Law Of Supply	4 4/1(+43%)	(5) Law Of Supply 4/1, Showed some promise on his sole bumper start and on 2 of his 3 starts over hurdles. Should make a chaser (off mark in Irish points at third attempt). Point winner in 2022 (sold for £80,000); low-key over hurdles; noted on chase debut..
2	7 2nd (7) (16/1 -14%) Icaque De L'isle	16 16/1(-14%)	(7) Icaque De L'isle 16/1, Fairly useful chase winner in France and has performed to a similar level for current yard, arguably posting his best effort to date on these shores when runner-up at Fakenham (21.2f, soft) in November. Below par next 3 starts, however, including at Huntingdon when last seen in March. 6lb lower than when runner-up at Fakenham (2m5f) in November; first run since wind surgery.
3	9 3rd (9) (17/2 -6%) Stringtoyourbow	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(9) Stringtoyourbow 17/2, Fair winning hurdler who has shown similar form in this sphere, creditable fifth of 13 in handicap chase (13/2) at this course (20f, good) 83 days ago. Has to be taken seriously off a slipping mark. Some signs that he's getting to grips with chasing (0-5); easing mark; more required..
4	13 4th (13) (28/1 -133%) Felton Bellevue	28 28/1(-133%)	(13) Felton Bellevue 28/1, Generally reliable and gained a deserved first win for over 2 years at Southwell in March. Decent fourth at Stratford following month and off since. 3-31; fairly weighted and usually consistent, but might need this off a 178-day absence..
5th	4 5th (4) (5/2 +25%) Flash In The Park	2.5 5/2(+25%)	(4) Flash In The Park 5/2, Fetched £350,000 after winning an Irish maiden point by 20 lengths in November 2022 but modest form at best in 3 starts over hurdles. Has left Ben Pauling and sent chasing right away by new trainer. Has had breathing operation. Interesting contender. Point winner (sold for £350,000); no joy hurdling; chase debut for new yard; interesting..
6th	12 6th (12) (11/2 +54%) Coconut Twist	5.5 11/2(+54%)	(12) Coconut Twist 11/2, Point winner at the start of the year and made a successful chase debut at Newton Abbot (21f) in May. Has shaped as if still in form all 4 starts since, trip too far latest. Not discounted. Reasonably solid over fences; costly late mistake at Fontwell (3m2f) latest; ticks boxes..
7th	2 7th (2) (12/1 +14%) Lermoos Legend	12 12/1(+14%)	(2) Lermoos Legend 12/1, C&D winner who found good run of form coming to end at this course (16.5f, soft) 19 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Now 4lb lower than when successful over C&D (good) in summer of 2023; modest run latest..
8th	3 8th (3) (40/1 -150%) Record High	40 40/1(-150%)	(3) Record High 40/1, Fontwell bumper winner in February 2022. However, very lightly raced since and modest form only in 3 novice hurdles. Makes chase debut (runner-up on the first of 2 starts in Irish maiden points). Possible that the switch to fences can assist; fitness to prove off a six-month break..
9th	11 9th (11) (28/1 -133%) Call Me Arthur	28 28/1(-133%)	(11) Call Me Arthur 28/1, Found improvement when winning 10-runner handicap hurdle at Southwell (24.3f, heavy) in May. Makes chase debut. Made all at Southwell (3m) in May; 7lb higher for first attempt over fences; a possible..
1	1 \|F\| (1) (28/1 -100%) In Rem	28 28/1(-100%)	(1) In Rem 28/1, Patchy form last season but shaped as if needing the run at Warwick on return and is potentially on a good mark back over fences. Change of headgear. Down the field (beaten 27l) on recent Warwick comeback; drops into a Class 5 in blinkers..
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (8/1 +11%) Shuil Ceoil	8 8/1(+11%)	(8) Shuil Ceoil 8/1, Confirmed earlier promise when winning 15-runner handicap at Exeter (21f, heavy) in December. Some decent efforts in defeat since and should make a chaser (every chance when fell last sole start in Irish points). Reasonably consistent this year; weakening fourth over 2m4f here in June; chase debut..
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (11/1 -22%) Duke Of Moravia	11 11/1(-22%)	(10) Duke Of Moravia 11/1, Responded well to headgear when off the mark in 7-runner handicap hurdle at Wincanton (21.4f, heavy, 9/2), digging deep. Off 6 months. No headgear for this chase debut but he's the type to do better over fences (runner-up sole start in points). Off the mark over hurdles in first-time cheekpieces at Wincanton (2m5f) in April; chasing?.
14	14 \|PU\| (14) (40/1 -21%) The Big Reveal	40 40/1(-21%)	(14) The Big Reveal 40/1, Third sole start in maiden points in Ireland and made a fairly promising start under Rules when fourth of 15 in a Chepstow maiden (19.5f). Went backwards next 2 starts, though. Off 20 months. Makes chase debut. Absent since February 2023 and rates as an unlikely candidate on chase/handicap debut..
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (100/1 -400%) Marettimo	100 100/1(-400%)	(6) Marettimo 100/1, Fair handicap chaser who shaped as if retaining his ability after 17 months off when fourth of 5 in handicap chase (33/1) at Fontwell (26f, good to soft) 12 days ago. This should reveal more. Four-time chase winner; should improve for Fontwell comeback run; soft ground risk-factor..

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A fiendishly difficult contest to get proceedings underway and only a tentative vote can go to SHUIL CEOIL. Neil Mulholland has his string in fine form and his representative, who was largely consistent over hurdles, looks certain to appreciate the switch to fences and may well progress upped in distance. Point-to-point winner Flash In The Park wasted little time over timber and must be respected on his stable debut, while C&D winner Lermoos Legend could pick up some minor money.

STRINGTOYOURBOW possibly went too soon here in July and is worth another chance off a tempting mark. Flash In The Park is an interesting opponent switched to chasing by his new yard, while Duke of Moravia is another chase debutant to consider.

Wind surgery, a switch to fences and a change of scenery could unlock the door for the expensive Irish point recruit FLASH IN THE PARK.

14:08 Worcester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:15 Nottingham Maiden (Class 5) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (6/1 +14%) Smoken	6 6/1(+14%)	(9) Smoken 6/1, Foaled February 1. 190,000 gns yearling, Too Darn Hot filly. Half-sister to 1¾m winner Boy About Town and useful 1¼m-2m winner Duke of Oxford. Dam winner up to 1½m (2-y-o 7f winner) who stayed 1¾m. Interesting newcomer. 190,000gns yearling; one of two runners for Ralph Beckett and market should be informative.
2	1 2nd (1) (4/5 +36%) Archivist	0.8 4/5(+36%)	(1) Archivist 4/5, Progressive colt. 16/5, second of 8 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, soft) 19 days ago. Form pick. Runner-up in last two runs and he sets a useful standard here; strong claims upped in trip.
3	6 3rd (6) (50/1 -100%) Masterinthewoods	50 50/1(-100%)	(6) Masterinthewoods 50/1, Twice-raced colt. 66/1, fifth of 11 in novice at Kempton (8f) 21 days ago. Showed promise at Kempton last time but he needs another big step forward here.
4	7 4th (7) (2/1 +40%) New York Minute	2 2/1(+40%)	(7) New York Minute 2/1, €400,000 yearling, Wootton Bassett colt. Half-brother to several winners, including winner up to 1½m Fancy Man and 1¼m-2m winner The Grey Wizard, both smart. Dam unraced. 12/1, sixth of 11 in maiden at Doncaster (8f, good) on debut 32 days ago. Should improve. 400,000euros yearling; ran green on debut and he looks a likely improver on second start.
5th	4 5th (4) (40/1 -186%) Herculeus	40 40/1(-186%)	(4) Herculeus 40/1, 15,000 gns foal, 5,000 gns yearling, Expert Eye colt. Dam twice-raced sister to smart winner up to 1¼m Gabr out of smart 7f/1m (including at 2 yrs) winner Spacious. 12/1, fifth of 7 in novice at Newbury (7f, soft) on debut 25 days ago, very slowly away. Likely to improve. Well-held fifth of seven on Newbury debut and needs major improvement upped in trip.
6th	5 6th (5) (12/1 -60%) Lunar Orbit	12 12/1(-60%)	(5) Lunar Orbit 12/1, Twice-raced gelding. Third of 6 in novice at Redcar (7f, good, 7/2) 21 days ago. Has shown ability in two 7f runs but he needs significant improvement upped in trip.
7th	2 7th (2) (25/1 -150%) Displaying	25 25/1(-150%)	(2) Displaying 25/1, Foaled May 17. Kingman colt. Dam, 7.5f/1m winner (including at 2 yrs), sister to useful 2-y-o 6f/7f winner More Than This, later Group 1 winner at 1m in Hong Kong. Likely type. Has a smart pedigree and he needs watching in market on debut.
8th	8 8th (8) (100/1 -300%) Rogue Empire	100 100/1(-300%)	(8) Rogue Empire 100/1, Foaled February 26. 30,000 gns foal, £62,000 yearling, Time Test colt. Dam unraced. £62,000 yearling; has good pedigree and market should guide on debut.

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A maiden that has been won by Eldar Eldarov and King Of Steel in recent years, so it's definitely worth watching back with a view to 2025 and beyond. ARCHIVIST has chased home a couple of exciting colts on his last two starts and was ahead of Lunar Orbit when second to Saturday's Zetland Stakes winner Starzintheireyes at Leicester. The 600,000gns son of Dubawi sets a fair standard, although New York Minute offered encouragement on his Doncaster introduction and should step forward. Smoken and Displaying made six-figure sums as yearlings and have to be watched closely on debut.

ARCHIVIST improved again when runner-up at Newmarket and looks more than capable of winning a race of this type. New York Minute shaped well in what was likely a decent Doncaster maiden, while his stablemate Smoken looks the pick of the newcomers.

It is hard to get away from Sir Michael Stoute's ARCHIVIST, who sets a useful stadard and is open to more progress upped in trip.

14:15 Nottingham Maiden (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:20 Punchestown Handicap Hurdle 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	4 1st (4) (10/1 -82%) Hasten Slowly	10 10/1(-82%)	(4) Hasten Slowly 10/1, Fair Flat winner who displayed similar form when off the mark in a Tramore maiden hurdle (2m) in August. Below best on the level at Naas later that month but she remains open to improvement now handicapping in this sphere. In good form in mixed campaign during the summer, maiden hurdle winner at Tramore.
2	7 2nd (7) (13/2 +0%) Vischio	6.5 13/2(+0%)	(7) Vischio 13/2, Unreliable sort. 3/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (16.2f, good to soft) 10 days ago, racing well off pace and pulled up soon after the second (saddle slipped). Far from the easiest to predict. Saddle slipped at Tipperary after she had been reluctant to start, well supported then.
3	8 3rd (8) (8/1 +33%) Cash The Cheque	8 8/1(+33%)	(8) Cash The Cheque 8/1, Latest win in hurdle at Tipperary in May. 8/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (19.9f, good) 13 days ago. Drop back in her favour on that evidence. Appeared not to stay 2m4f at Clonmel recently, can do better over this shorter trip.
4	6 4th (6) (5/2 +58%) Ta Na La	2.5 5/2(+58%)	(6) Ta Na La 5/2, Winner in hurdle at Bellewstown in July. Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (20.3f, good to soft, 5/2) 6 days ago, paying for a big move into contention. Not taken lightly back down in trip. Beaten 5l by First Dare at Tramore in September, over 7l fourth at same venue last week.
5th	9 5th (9) (13/2 +41%) Betty Dutton	6.5 13/2(+41%)	(9) Betty Dutton 13/2, 22/1, fourth of 6 in maiden at Killarney (11.2f, heavy) 9 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles now but her losing run now stretches back over 2 years. Last three runs on Flat, consistent over hurdles but has failed to add to a maiden win.
6th	1 6th (1) (5/2 +0%) First Dare	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(1) First Dare 5/2, Steadily progressive mare who posted a career best when winning 13-runner handicap hurdle at Tramore (16.6f, good) 28 days ago, by 5 lengths from Ta Na La. Assessor applies further pressure but she could yet have more to offer. Beat Ta Na La decisively at Tramore, 8lb higher now but probably capable of more progress.
7th	2 7th (2) (12/1 -85%) Saddle Her Up	12 12/1(-85%)	(2) Saddle Her Up 12/1, Fair hurdles winner, off the mark in mares' maiden at Fairyhouse (18.2f, soft) in January. Struggled at listed/Grade 3 level thereafter but switch to handicaps a definite plus now starting out for new yard/after 7 months off. Market can guide. Maiden winner last term, struggled when raised in class, fair handicap prospect, new yard.
8th	5 8th (5) (22/1 +0%) Optional Mix	22 22/1(+0%)	(5) Optional Mix 22/1, Latest win in chase at Kilbeggan in June. 12/1, sixth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (21.8f, good) 66 days ago. Down in trip. Soundly beaten in two runs over hurdles since handicap chase success at Kilbeggan in July.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (25/1 -355%) Timeless Piece	25 25/1(-355%)	(3) Timeless Piece 25/1, Winner in hurdle at Down Royal (17f, heavy) in January. 12/1, last of 11 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (2m) in May, beaten early final circuit. Needs to hit the ground running back from a break. Poor Tramore run in May, previously ran well at this venue until falling at the last.

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An emphatic winner at Tramore last time, FIRST DARE can follow up for trainer Liz Doyle. Having finished runner-up in last year's renewal of this race, the six-year-old is sure to have had a repeat bid as a target for some time. Despite being 8lb higher than last time, the six-year-old won with such authority that she can shrug off that rise. Having been reluctant to race at Tipperary earlier this month, Vischio was eventually pulled up when detached in rear. A three-time winner over hurdles, the Dick Donohoe-trained mare is seriously well handicapped relative to her Flat form. Lightly raced over jumps, Hasten Slowly is open to further improvement.

FIRST DARE took another step forward on the back of a break when a ready winner at Tramore 4 weeks ago and she may well be up to defying the assessor again on that evidence. Ta Na La, who chased home the selection that day is a threat once more on these revised terms. Hasten Slowly and Cash The Cheque are others fancied to be in the mix.

Though more effective in testing conditions VISCHIO is well handicapped relative to her Flat form and can be excused her last run

14:20 Punchestown Handicap Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:30 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 3) 15f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (4/6 +47%) Primoz	0.666667 4/6(+47%)	(5) Primoz 4/6, Changed hands for a chunky sum after finishing runner-up on both starts in Irish points and bookended his novice season over hurdles with victories at Ayr, latterly on handicap debut (2m) in April, notably travelling strongly. Useful prospect now chasing on return. 2-4 over hurdles and trainer's horses frequently make better chasers; interesting prospect.
2	2 2nd (2) (5/2 +38%) Pay The Piper	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(2) Pay The Piper 5/2, Useful winning chaser who was holding his form well in the spring and lacked nothing in fitness as he ended a losing run following 4 months off in 6-runner handicap chase at Kelso (17f) 4 weeks ago. Nudged up 3 lb and he's one to consider again. Snapped losing sequence at Kelso last month and could play another leading role.
3	3 3rd (3) (28/1 -75%) Grey Diamond	28 28/1(-75%)	(3) Grey Diamond 28/1, Useful handicap chaser at best but little impact in handful of starts for Gordon Elliott and he's not looked a winner in waiting in pair of starts for present stable, 10¼ lengths fifth of 6 to Pay The Piper in handicap chase at Kelso (17.1f, good) 28 days ago. 10yo who continues to drop down the weights, but for good reason; has to raise his game.
4	4 4th (4) (14/1 -40%) Sir Tivo	14 14/1(-40%)	(4) Sir Tivo 14/1, Veteran who added another pair of small-field chase contests to his CV last summer. Exploits mixed in recent months but arrives having run well when second of 6 in handicap chase at Stratford (17f) 39 days ago. Possibilities with a repeat. Respectable efforts on two of his last three starts and might not be far away.
1	1 \|U\| (1) (11/1 -340%) Escapeandevade	11 11/1(-340%)	(1) Escapeandevade 11/1, Hurdles winner who took his form up a notch over fences with cheekpieces enlisted last term, bringing up the hat-trick at Kelso (17f, soft) when last seen in March. Career-high mark to defy on return but respected nevertheless with Brian Hughes again in the plate. 3-3 in cheekpieces early this year; goes without headgear for this reappearance.

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Pay The Piper had Grey Diamond well in arrears when successful at Kelso, while Escapeandevade ended his last campaign on a real high, completing a hat-trick at the same venue. The suspicion is that the former remains the better treated of the pair, but both are vulnerable to the far less exposed PRIMOZ. An expensive recruit from the pointing field, he enjoyed a good novice hurdling campaign, but chasing is presumably what he was bought for.

Ex-pointer PRIMOZ really impressed with how he travelled when gaining a second hurdles victory at Ayr back in the spring and, appealing as every inch the type to make an even better chaser, he could be worth siding with on return before the benefit of market clues. Pay The Piper following his Kelso victory last month and Escapeandevade, who rattled off a hat-trick when last seen in the spring can also feature.

The unexposed 6yo PRIMOZ may well be a chaser to follow for Lucinda Russell and he is taken to make a winning start over fences.

14:30 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 3) 15f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:38 Worcester Maiden Chase (Class 3) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Comments
1	1 1st (1) ( ) El Elefante	(1) El Elefante , Fairly useful hurdler, scoring twice over this sort of trip last term. Below par when last seen at Perth in April but goes well fresh and warrants respect on chase debut. Useful novice hurdler; is in safe hands with L. Russell; obvious potential as a chaser..
2	3 2nd (3) ( ) Glimpse Of Gala	(3) Glimpse Of Gala , Dual hurdles winner in 2022/23 who made a promising start over fences when runner-up in this contest 12 months ago. More miss than hit over hurdles thereafter but returns with yard in better form. Runner-up in this on chase debut last year; wasn't at best back over hurdles thereafter..
3	4 3rd (4) ( ) Ilovethenightlife	(4) Ilovethenightlife , Fairly useful hurdler who found improvement when scoring at Plumpton (25f) in January. Below that level on final 3 starts but looks the type to make a better chaser. Underwhelming (did manage a Plumpton win) last season; a bit to prove switched to fences..
4	5 4th (5) ( ) West Balboa	(5) West Balboa , Useful hurdler who made a winning return last term at Aintree in November. Back to that sort of form when creditable third of 21 in handicap hurdle at same course (24.7f, good to soft) when last seen in April and holds obvious claims on chase debut here. Won the Lanzarote in 2023; rounded off last season with fine third at Aintree; chase debut.
5th	2 5th (2) ( ) Getaway Theatre	(2) Getaway Theatre , Point winner who was well suited by emphasis on stamina when making a successful hurdle debut over 2¾m at Stratford in November. Couldn't really build on that, however, and faces a stiff task on switch to chasing. Stratford mares' maiden winner (2m6f); work to do on unfavourable terms; chasing debut..

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Third when trying to land a premier handicap at Aintree's Grand National meeting for the second season running on her latest appearance, WEST BALBOA was head and shoulders above her rivals over the smaller obstacles and will take all the beating if responding well to this switch to fences. Glimpse Of Gala hit the crossbar on her sole previous chase start and she might be the main threat. El Elefante heads the remainder.

WEST BALBOA is the clear pick of these on hurdles form and will be hard to beat if taking to this discipline. Glimpse of Gala has chasing experience in the book and may provide the chief threat.

A good quality mares' novices' chase. Dan Skelton's WEST BALBOA, the 2023 Lanzarote winner, sets the benchmark, looking tough to beat.

14:38 Worcester Maiden Chase (Class 3) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:45 Nottingham Maiden (Class 5) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (6/4 +14%) Revoir	1.5 6/4(+14%)	(5) Revoir 6/4, Foaled April 27. Study of Man filly. Half-sister to smart 7f winner Remarquee and useful winner up to 1m Impatient. Yard took this 12 months ago so she's an interesting debutante. Study Of Man half-sister to two winners, notably Remarquee (7f including 2yo; RPR 112).
2	4 2nd (4) (33/1 -136%) November Air	33 33/1(-136%)	(4) November Air 33/1, Foaled March 4. £48,000 yearling, Ribchester filly. Half-sister to useful winner up to 7f Dark Thirty. Dam winner up to 1¼m (2-y-o 7f winner). £48,000 yearling; third foal; Ribchester half-sister to 6f/7f winner Dark Thirty (RPR 103).
3	3 3rd (3) (13/8 +0%) Miss Wong	1.625 13/8(+0%)	(3) Miss Wong 13/8, Promising type. Third of 5 in novice at Haydock (8.2f, heavy, 9/2) on debut 18 days ago, staying on well. May well do better. Promising third of five at Haydock (1m, soft); the clear pick among those who have run.
4	10 4th (10) (40/1 -21%) Emery Down	40 40/1(-21%)	(10) Emery Down 40/1, Foaled January 28. 8,000 gns yearling, Cityscape filly. Dam winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner). Market can guide. 8,000gns Cityscape yearling; first foal; dam 7f/1m winner (RPR 86); probably one for later.
5th	2 5th (2) (13/2 -8%) Magic Runner	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(2) Magic Runner 13/2, Foaled March 22. €70,000 yearling, Sea The Moon filly. Closely related to useful 1¼m winner Master The Stars and half-sister to smart 7f-1½m winner Master of Wine. Makes plenty of appeal on paper. 70,000euros yearling; major yard has had recent 2yo wins but not with newcomers.
6th	9 6th (9) (50/1 0%) Elizabeth's Legacy	50 50/1(0%)	(9) Elizabeth's Legacy 50/1, Twice-raced filly. 150/1, seventh of 11 in novice at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Twice never dangerous over 7.4f at Beverley; needs a big step forward.
7th	7 7th (7) (9/1 -20%) Latona	9 9/1(-20%)	(7) Latona 9/1, Promising individual. 10/1, fourth of 10 in maiden at Leicester (8.2f, heavy) on debut 8 days ago. Should improve. Fourth at Leicester (1m, heavy) eight days ago was encouraging, but it's modest form.
8th	6 8th (6) (9/1 +44%) French Haven	9 9/1(+44%)	(6) French Haven 9/1, Twice-raced filly. 8/1, fifth of 11 in novice at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Needs to build on it. 5th of 11 at Goodwood (7f) and Beverley (7.4f; made most); modest form but some potential.
9th	1 9th (1) (100/1 0%) Bella D'oro	100 100/1(0%)	(1) Bella D'oro 100/1, Once-raced filly. 66/1, tenth of 11 in novice at Wolverhampton (7.2f) on debut 9 days ago. 66-1, always behind when beaten 25l in novice at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) nine days ago.

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MISS WONG attracted some market support ahead of her Haydock debut and although she ultimately had to settle for third, she was only beaten a length behind smart prospects with previous experience. With the run expected to bring her forward, she edges the vote over fellow Study Of Man filly Revoir, who is a half-sister to the stable's Coronation Stakes runner-up Remarquee. Magic Runner is another debutant to note.

Ralph Beckett captured this prize last year and is fancied to repeat the feat with REVOIR who is bred to be useful. Fellow newcomer Magic Runner also appeals on paper and could emerge as the main danger with Haydock debut third Miss Wong appealing as the pick of those with experience.

This may be decided between MISS WONG, whose debut looked easily the most promising effort among those who have run, and Revoir.

14:45 Nottingham Maiden (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:50 Punchestown Handicap Hurdle 20f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	6 1st (6) (6/1 +14%) D Art D Art	6 6/1(+14%)	(6) D Art D Art 6/1, 6/1, fourth of 12 in minor event at Listowel (14f, soft) on flat debut 19 days ago, left with lot to do. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Fairly useful hurdler, below form on last hurdles run at this venue. Some decent runs after winning a Cork maiden hurdle in January on hvy; rain would help.
2	12 2nd (12) (5/1 +58%) Missus Beeton	5 5/1(+58%)	(12) Missus Beeton 5/1, Creditable 4¼ lengths third of 15 to Park of Kings in handicap hurdle (9/1) at Gowran (20.2f, good to soft) 12 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Beaten 4.25l by Park Of Kings at Gowran last time; should get closer to him today.
3	4 3rd (4) (9/2 -29%) Pray Tell	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(4) Pray Tell 9/2, 2 wins from 5 runs this season. Career best when winning 14-runner handicap hurdle at Listowel (20f, soft, 4/1) 20 days ago, readily. Expected to be bang there in hat-trick bid, even after 10 lb rise. Easy Kilbeggan maiden winner took a Listowel h'cap since; up another 10lb but respected.
4	9 4th (9) (14/1 -17%) Sequoiaspirit	14 14/1(-17%)	(9) Sequoiaspirit 14/1, Remains a maiden after 17 NH runs. 20/1, creditable 5 lengths fourth of 15 to Park of Kings in handicap hurdle at Gowran (20.2f, good to soft) 12 days ago, shaping quite well from an unpromising early position. Five Flat wins but a maiden in this sphere; beaten 5l by Park Of Kings at Gowran last time.
5th	2 5th (2) (11/1 -22%) Moonovercloon	11 11/1(-22%)	(2) Moonovercloon 11/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 9/2, running creditably when unseated rider in handicap chase at Listowel (22f, soft) 18 days ago would have finished in frame. Switches from chase to hurdles. Just denied in a valuable C&D h'cap in May; mostly over fences since; chance back hurdling.
6th	10 6th (10) (33/1 +34%) Whatsavailable	33 33/1(+34%)	(10) Whatsavailable 33/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 21½ lengths twelfth of 14 to Pray Tell in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Listowel (20f, soft) 20 days ago. Uphill task. Well beaten on return over hurdles at Listowel and has to improve plenty.
7th	3 7th (3) (8/1 -23%) Baltic Bird	8 8/1(-23%)	(3) Baltic Bird 8/1, Creditable fourth of 13 in handicap at Bellewstown (17.5f, good to soft, 4/1) 50 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Hood back on and this slight drop in trip will help his cause. Won a 2m6f Ballinrobe h'cap in May and mostly good runs since incl' on the Flat; a player.
8th	1 8th (1) (15/2 -25%) Barry Lyndon	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(1) Barry Lyndon 15/2, Course winner. 8/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 15-runner handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (20.5f, good) 49 days ago. Up 8 lb but he's clearly in excellent order. A 2m maiden winner here won over this trip at Bellewstown last time; best on good ground.
9th	11 9th (11) (22/1 -120%) Leading Lion	22 22/1(-120%)	(11) Leading Lion 22/1, 1 win from 2 runs this season. Winner in hurdle at Bellewstown in August. 9/4, seventh of 8 in handicap hurdle at Perth (16.2f, good to soft) 37 days ago. Back up in trip. Comfortable Bellewstown h'cap winner but made a noise when well beaten at Perth since.
10th	5 10th (5) (7/2 +13%) Park Of Kings	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(5) Park Of Kings 7/2, Course winner. Career best when winning 15-runner handicap hurdle at Gowran (20.2f, good to soft, 11/2) 12 days ago, readily. Switch to more positive tactics clearly in his favour and he can go well again. Comfortable Gowran winner last time but up 9lb to career-high mark; still respected.
11th	8 11th (8) (22/1 -100%) Call The Tune	22 22/1(-100%)	(8) Call The Tune 22/1, 7/2, pulled up in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (29.6f, soft), pulled up before last. Off 10 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. Significantly down in trip. Second in Cork National last year but pulled-up in Porterstown Chase; improve for this.

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In-form gelding PRAY TELL can complete the hat-trick under James Smith. A winner at Kilbeggan in early September, the Desmond Kenneally-trained eight-year-old followed up with an impressive success at the Listowel Festival. A strong traveller, he should relish this tight track where he can come from off a likely fast pace. The front-running Baltic Bird is sure to make this a proper test under Oakley Brown. Runner-up in the Q.R. Handicap at Galway, the Bill Durkan-trained five-year-old remains nicely treated. Recent Gowran Park winner Park Of Kings arrives here in good form, so has to be respected for the Paul Nolan stable.

PRAY TELL turned a competitive-looking handicap at Listowel into a rout 3 weeks ago and while the assessor has reacted with a 10 lb rise it may not be enough to prevent the hat-trick. Park of Kings and Barry Lyndon also arrive on the up so head the opposition.

A chance is taken on MISSUS BEETON to turn the tables on Park Of Kings from last time.

14:50 Punchestown Handicap Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Wetherby Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (4/6 +56%) Opec	0.666667 4/6(+56%)	(6) Opec 4/6, Modest maiden on the Flat and heavily backed, she was a long way clear when falling 2 out on hurdles debut at Market Rasen a fortnight ago. Went with plenty of zest and she's taken to make amends here. Clear and going easily when falling two out on hurdle debut at Market Rasen in June.
2	3 2nd (3) (9/4 -13%) Quantock Hills	2.25 9/4(-13%)	(3) Quantock Hills 9/4, Fairly useful form over hurdles in France, head second to Enjoy in juvenile at Dieppe prior to winning 10-runner event at same course by 1¾ lengths from Maguelon. Left D. Sourdeau de Beauregard €130,000 in July and he sets the standard on UK debut. Bought for 130,000euros since French win; brings considerable potential to British debut.
3	2 3rd (2) (14/1 -56%) Play Pretend	14 14/1(-56%)	(2) Play Pretend 14/1, Related to a couple of hurdle winners and overcame inexperience to do likewise himself on debut at Market Rasen in June, well on top by the line with Opec out of the race. Crashed out at the first at Uttoxeter a month later but given time to get over that and he remains capable of better. Probably fortunate to win on debut but he's very much unexposed and is not ruled out.
4	4 4th (4) (33/1 -32%) Maple	33 33/1(-32%)	(4) Maple 33/1, Modest form at up to 1m on the Flat for Sir Michael Stoute. New connections acquired him for 11,000 gns in July and with the hood kept on, he made fair fist of his debut in this sphere when second at Sedgefield a fortnight ago. Form is only ordinary, though. Not devoid of promise on recent h'dle debut but others have more substance to their claims.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (12/1 -100%) Battle Of Omdurman	12 12/1(-100%)	(1) Battle Of Omdurman 12/1, Fair maiden on the Fla for Ollie Sangster who made a winning start over hurdles for new connections in 6-runner juvenile at Stratford (2m, good, 15/2) in July. Matched that form when second under a penalty at Uttoxeter and cheekpieces (worn once on the Flat) are back on. A win and a close second from his two hurdle starts; possible player under penalty.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (66/1 -230%) Normandy Legend	66 66/1(-230%)	(5) Normandy Legend 66/1, Fairly useful form on Flat, should stay at least 1¼m, well beaten in handicap last time. Sold from James Ferguson 20,000 gns in July but joined another good yard ahead of hurdles bow. Failed to fulfil early promise on Flat; bought for 20,000gns in July; hurdle/stable debut.

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Opec was well on the way to justifying market support when hitting the deck at Market Rasen, with Play Pretend the chief beneficiary of that spill. The winner then only got as far as the first at Uttoxeter in a race in which Battle Of Omdurman occupied the runner-up spot. The most interesting of these juveniles, though, is easily QUANTOCK HILLS, who was snapped up for 130,000 euros after atoning for a near-miss on debut back at Dieppe second time out.

OPEC was still travelling powerfully in a clear lead when falling 2 out at Market Rasen a fortnight ago and in receipt of weight all round, compensation may well await. Quantock Hills brings solid French form to the table so is feared most.

The filly OPEC looked set to win impressively on her hurdle debut at Market Rasen only to fall two out, and she can make amends.

15:00 Wetherby Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:08 Worcester NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (3/1 +14%) Tormund Giantsbane	3 3/1(+14%)	(11) Tormund Giantsbane 3/1, €22,000 3-y-o, Mount Nelson gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler (stayed 25f) Roksana. Won his sole start in points (March 2024) and of obvious interest on his debut for top yard. Point winner in March; trainer 16% in bumpers last five seasons; interesting..
2	9 2nd (9) (7/2 +53%) Ocean Walz	3.5 7/2(+53%)	(9) Ocean Walz 7/2, Fair form shown when runner-up in bumpers at Hereford and Plumpton in the spring. Off 6 months but must enter calculations. Two promising seconds so far; such experience should be positive and he looks a player..
3	1 3rd (1) (18/1 +28%) Blue Bellamy	18 18/1(+28%)	(1) Blue Bellamy 18/1, Black Sam Bellamy gelding. Dam (h123) 2½m/21f hurdle winner, also 13.5f winner on Flat in France. Maiden Irish pointer, third last time (Dec 2023). Needs considering. Placed in Irish points on slow ground; trainer 7% with bumper runners in last 5 seasons..
4	2 4th (2) (125/1 -56%) Escapologist	125 125/1(-56%)	(2) Escapologist 125/1, Once-raced maiden. 66/1, seventh of 12 in bumper at Fontwell (17.7f, good) on NH debut 153 days ago. 66-1 shot on debut in a Fontwell bumper in May (good to soft), when he was always behind..
5th	4 5th (4) (14/1 -180%) Aim Straight	14 14/1(-180%)	(4) Aim Straight 14/1, Australia gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful 1¼m-1½m winner Aiming High. Dam, 1m-1¼m winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2¾m) Rossvoss. Market can guide. Second foal; half-brother to 1m2f-1m4f winner Aiming High (RPR 85); market check..
6th	3 6th (3) (9/1 -29%) Sun Art	9 9/1(-29%)	(3) Sun Art 9/1, €65,000 3-y-o, Masked Marvel gelding. Dam unplaced sole start over hurdles in France. A likely player on his debut for leading yard. Wears hood. First foal of a sister to a French 2m1f-2m3f hurdle/chase winner; major yard..
7th	10 7th (10) (9/2 -13%) Start Again	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(10) Start Again 9/2, 11/2, shaped well on his yard debut when second of 8 in bumper at this C&D (good) 30 days ago. Very much one to consider. Went close on debut; should be able to step up on that and again be involved..
8th	7 8th (7) (13/2 +19%) Kingsley	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(7) Kingsley 13/2, €86,000 3-y-o, Jeu St Eloi gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/chaser Fest Deiz and fair hurdler/chase winner Gerard Mentor. Not ruled out on his debut. Half-brother to two winners, one in a bumper; represents in-form stable; interesting..
9th	5 9th (5) (25/1 +0%) Cauvicourt	25 25/1(+0%)	(5) Cauvicourt 25/1, Once-raced maiden. 16/1, eighth of 12 in bumper at Huntingdon (15.8f, heavy) on NH debut. Off 8 months with work to do. 16-1 and showed minor promise before weakening on debut; should step up on that..
10th	6 10th (6) (20/1 -25%) King Of Highways	20 20/1(-25%)	(6) King Of Highways 20/1, Once-raced maiden. Ninth of 15 in bumper at Kempton (16f, good to soft, 9/1) on NH debut. Off 7 months. Showed up well for a long way on debut; could be involved if he can improve on that..
11th	8 11th (8) (11/1 +21%) Mask Of Zorro	11 11/1(+21%)	(8) Mask Of Zorro 11/1, Once-raced maiden. Fourth of 7 in bumper at Plumpton (17.8f, good to soft, 6/1) on NH debut. Off 6 months with more needed. 19l fourth on debut; trainer's string in good form; no surprise if we see improvement..
12th	12 12th (12) (25/1 0%) Lily's Ruby	25 25/1(0%)	(12) Lily's Ruby 25/1, Nayef mare. Dam fairly useful 2m-19f hurdle winner. Betting can prove a good indicator. Fourth foal; dam point/2m-2m2f hurdle winner; yard 0-10 in bumpers last five seasons..

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Runner-up on his Rules debut over C&D last month, START AGAIN looks sure to step forward. He can put that experience to good use and go one better, although Ocean Walz, who has had to settle for second on both of his career starts so far, should produce another solid performance. The booking of Nico de Boinville for the Flat-bred Aim Straight catches the eye and the son of Australia warrants a market check.

The market should reveal plenty but TORMUND GIANTSBANE landed his only start in points so is taken to make a winning start for the Skeltons now. Fergal O'Brien saddles two interesting contenders in Start Again and Sun Art and they can chase home the selection in that order. Kingsley completes the shortlist.

From a stable in from and as a half-brother to bumper winner, KINGSLEY can make a winning debut, with a very useful 10lb claimed.

15:08 Worcester NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:15 Nottingham Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (8/1 +43%) Modern Utopia	8 8/1(+43%)	(2) Modern Utopia 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/1 and hooded for 1st time, sixth of 9 in nursery at Haydock (7.2f, heavy) 18 days ago, slowly away. No significant improvement; made an underwhelming nursery debut (7f, soft) 18 days ago.
2	11 2nd (11) (12/1 +14%) Bright Lily	12 12/1(+14%)	(11) Bright Lily 12/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 10 in maiden (14/1) at Haydock (7f, firm) 68 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Richard Fahey. Makes handicap debut. Must find best form. Nursery debut on this first run since sold out of Richard Fahey's for 9,500gns in August.
3	7 3rd (7) (7/2 -17%) Law Degree	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(7) Law Degree 7/2, 15/8, career best when winning 6-runner nursery at Ripon (8f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Has run in seven nurseries, winning the two of them on soft; may well have ground to suit.
4	4 4th (4) (3/1 +25%) Orchard	3 3/1(+25%)	(4) Orchard 3/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 11 in novice at Kempton (8f, 50/1) 21 days ago, considerately handled. Makes handicap debut. Open to progress. Improved again when staying-on fourth of 11 in Kempton novice (1m, AW debut) last time.
5th	9 5th (9) (16/1 -45%) Big Bug	16 16/1(-45%)	(9) Big Bug 16/1, 13/2 and blinkered for 1st time, bit below form seventh of 12 in nursery at Thirsk (8f, good to firm) 39 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Others more persuasive. Her three closest finishes were on soft; below form in blinkers latest; cheekpieces now.
6th	3 6th (3) (25/1 -150%) Wathbah	25 25/1(-150%)	(3) Wathbah 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 7 in nursery (3/1) at Salisbury (7f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Fair form on first three starts but backward steps in both since; cheekpieces go on.
7th	5 7th (5) (18/1 -29%) Commander Flavius	18 18/1(-29%)	(5) Commander Flavius 18/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 6 in maiden (66/1) at Goodwood (9.9f, heavy) 21 days ago. Makes handicap debut. No impact as outsider at Newbury, Kempton and Goodwood; makes his nursery debut.
8th	8 8th (8) (7/1 -8%) Summer Of Light	7 7/1(-8%)	(8) Summer Of Light 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good second of 6 in nursery (11/2) at Leicester (7f, heavy) 8 days ago. Player. Clearly best efforts on soft/heavy, placed in nurseries on last two outings; latest was 7f.
9th	10 9th (10) (22/1 -57%) Claim To Glory	22 22/1(-57%)	(10) Claim To Glory 22/1, 9/1 and blinkered for 1st time, eighth of 10 in nursery at Chester (7f, soft) 25 days ago, not clear run. Disappointing last two starts, blinkered at Chester (7f, good to soft) last time.
10th	12 10th (12) (13/2 +54%) Romantic Spirit	6.5 13/2(+54%)	(12) Romantic Spirit 13/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 25/1, third of 6 in maiden at Yarmouth (9.1f, good to firm) 29 days ago, slowly away. Makes handicap debut. Market may guide on this nursery debut, which should give her much more of a chance.
11th	1 11th (1) (16/1 -100%) Knights Gold	16 16/1(-100%)	(1) Knights Gold 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 9 in maiden (50/1) at Newmarket (8f, good) 61 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Needs to bounce back. Gelded; needs improvement on nursery debut but has potential in pedigree and needs a check.

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A busy first campaign is showing no sign of taking a toll on Law Degree judging by his Ripon triumph, while Summer Of Light is edging closer to the winner's enclosure. They come up against some interesting newcomers to the nursery ranks, though, not least ORCHARD, who has progressed with racing and an initial mark of 69 appears workable. Romantic Spirit, Bright Lily, Commander Flavius and Knights Gold fall into the same bracket.

ORCHARD has seemingly been brought along with nurseries in mind so gets the vote having been a big eyecatcher at Kempton on his qualifying run. Law Degree is feared most having made a decisive last-to-first move at Ripon, with Summer of Light best of the others.

Law Degree and Summer Of Light have shown their effectiveness in soft-ground nurseries. ORCHARD is a promising nursery debutant.

15:15 Nottingham Handicap (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:20 Punchestown Maiden Chase 18f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (11/4 +39%) Jordans	2.75 11/4(+39%)	(1) Jordans 11/4, Promising sort. First run since leaving Mlle D. Mele when second of 6 in novice chase (2/1) at Listowel (17.7f, good) on IRE debut 24 days ago. Should continue to give a good account. Beaten by longer-priced stablemate at Listowel, good prospect, needs to jump a bit better.
2	2 2nd (2) (9/2 -80%) Monbeg Park	4.5 9/2(-80%)	(2) Monbeg Park 9/2, Useful hurdler. Latest win in chase at Wexford in July. 5/1, creditable second of 6 in novice chase at Wexford (19.4f, good to soft) 47 days ago. That puts him in the mix. Second-season novice, winner at Wexford in July, second at same venue latest, good chance.
3	5 3rd (5) (5/1 +33%) Broomfield Bijou	5 5/1(+33%)	(5) Broomfield Bijou 5/1, Fairly useful winner at 17f over hurdles. Made a winning chase debut but possibly amiss when pulled up in novice chase (5/2) at Listowel (19.4f, soft) 21 days ago, folding soon after 4 out. Won well at Wexford in July, jumped poorly and pulled up in Listowel mares' event.
4	7 4th (7) (7/2 +0%) Pink In The Park	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(7) Pink In The Park 7/2, Fairly useful winner at 19f over hurdles. 9/2, creditable second of 5 in novice chase at Listowel (19.4f, soft) 21 days ago, no match for winner. Major player on these terms. Debut chase winner at Galway, needs to eliminate the errors made at Killarney and Listowel.
5th	6 5th (6) (100/1 -52%) Must Be Dreaming	100 100/1(-52%)	(6) Must Be Dreaming 100/1, Fair chaser. 13/2, improved to win 9-runner handicap chase at Tramore (16f, good) 28 days ago, cruising clear. Very hard to make a case for at this level. Won a handicap chase at Wexford four weeks ago, unlikely to feature in this company.
3	3 \|F\| (3) (10/3 +5%) Rainbow Trail	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(3) Rainbow Trail 10/3, Fairly useful hurdler who matched that form when winning 5-runner novice chase at Gowran (20f, good to firm, 8/1) on debut over fences 11 days ago, driven out. Open to progress. Handled good ground more effectively than might have been expected when winning at Gowran.
4	4 \|U\| (4) (33/1 -65%) Air Drop	33 33/1(-65%)	(4) Air Drop 33/1, Fairly useful chaser. Good third of 6 in novice chase (9/1) at Listowel (17.7f, good) 24 days ago. Getting better with each recent run over the larger obstacles but this is a tough ask. Made mistakes and jumped right when third at Listowel, 9l behind Jordans then.

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Twice a winner over hurdles at this venue, MONBEG PARK holds strong claims for trainer Sean Thomas Doyle. Having got off the mark over fences at Wexford in July, the seven-year-old was runner-up to a potentially useful novice back at that same track recently. The Joseph O'Brien-trained Jordans is of definite interest on just his second start in this country. A four-time winner in his native France, the five-year-old made a pleasing Irish debut when chasing home a smart stablemate at Listowel. He should come on plenty from what was just his third run over fences. Willie Mullins' mare Pink In The Park is at her best on good ground so once the rain stays away, she has every chance.

Not the strongest of graded contests, with PINK IN THE PARK just about the pick having got back on track when runner-up at Listowel 3 weeks ago. Jordans and Monbeg Park are feared most.

Twice successful over hurdles at this venue, MONBEG PARK is a second-season novice who can put his experience to good use here

15:20 Punchestown Maiden Chase 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:30 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (1/1 +70%) Jagwar	1 1/1(+70%)	(6) Jagwar 1/1, Good-looking sort who got off the mark in a 5-runner novice hurdle at Carlisle (19.3f, heavy) in February. Similar form when midfield in pair of handicaps thereafter and feasible to think he could have even more to offer as a chaser this term. Lightly raced 5yo; he's a big horse and this switch to fences could be the making of him.
2	7 2nd (7) (7/1 +13%) Half Shot	7 7/1(+13%)	(7) Half Shot 7/1, Perked up by application of blinkers as he capitalised on reduced mark in 10-runner handicap chase at Kelso (21.6f) 4 weeks ago, rallying to edge back ahead final 50 yds. 3 lb rise leaves him handicapping scope but not sure to be in same form. Won in first-time blinkers (retained) at Kelso last month and remains well treated.
3	1 3rd (1) (16/1 -191%) Jet Plane	16 16/1(-191%)	(1) Jet Plane 16/1, Gained a fourth victory of 2023/24 in comfortable style at Market Rasen (19f) in April. Best not judged too harshly on his final start at Ayr later that month and he's worth considering after 5 months off given he's gone well fresh previously. Pulled up in April when last seen but was on a hat-trick; goes well fresh; respected.
4	2 4th (2) (15/2 +38%) Vintage Fizz	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(2) Vintage Fizz 15/2, Twice a winner of small-field handicap chases at around 2½m in 2023 and went close at Market Rasen on the second of his 3 starts since returning from a break in June. Latest Worcester fifth in August was a below-par display but he's a likely candidate to bounce back. Disappointing last time but in pretty good form previously and he's not discounted.
5th	5 5th (5) (15/2 -50%) Envious Editor	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(5) Envious Editor 15/2, Bounced back to his best following a point success for Mrs C. Crow in 2m5f Stratford hunter chase in May. Continued good work for new yard, runner-up behind an enterprisingly-ridden winner at Market Rasen (21.4f) 18 days ago. Worth considering from same mark. Creditable second the last twice; can give another good account and he could be involved.
6th	4 6th (4) (13/2 +0%) Cerendipity	6.5 13/2(+0%)	(4) Cerendipity 13/2, Course winner who produced a better round of jumping than was often the case last term when adding to his tally at Bangor (20.3f) back in April, in control when left clear last. Needs to keep the errors at bay back from 6 months off. Two wins during last season's first chase campaign; in with a chance if fully tuned up.
7th	3 7th (3) (25/1 0%) Arthur's Quay	25 25/1(0%)	(3) Arthur's Quay 25/1, Winner of back-to-back handicaps during second half of last year. Lightly raced and largely below form since, last of 6 in handicap chase at Kelso (17.1f) 4 weeks ago. Has fallen 2 lb below last winning mark ahead of this at least. Below last winning mark but this 10yo's form in 2024 has been patchy.
8	8 \|F\| (8) (11/1 -83%) Garde Des Champs	11 11/1(-83%)	(8) Garde Des Champs 11/1, On a losing run (maiden over fences) and whilst he ran up to his best, he was seemingly outbattled when close-up third of 6 in handicap chase at Kelso (17f) 4 weeks ago. Clearly in good heart but he's not one to be taking short odds about on that evidence. Pretty consistent this season and went close last time, but has a poor 1-25 strike-rate.

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The progressive Jet Plane likely found that his Ayr flop in April came too soon after his Market Rasen success and, despite a career-high mark, he shouldn't be underestimated on his return to action. However, chasing debutant JAGWAR looks just the type who will improve for this discipline. The five-year-old is expected to have been well schooled and a bold bid likely beckons. Garde Des Champs makes most appeal of the remainder.

ENVIOUS EDITOR ran another solid race in defeat whilst having little chance behind an enterprisingly-ridden winner at Market Rasen 18 days ago. He looks worth another chance off his revised mark, with chase debutant Jagwar and the returning Jet Plane heading up the dangers. Vintage Fizz is another in with a shout if defying a lesser effort at Worcester 7 weeks ago.

The sizeable 5yo JAGWAR could be a big improver now tackling fences and he earns the vote ahead of Half Shot.

15:30 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:38 Worcester Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 23f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (5/2 +17%) Clondaw General	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(4) Clondaw General 5/2, €48,000 3-y-o, £150,000 5-y-o. Closely related to fair hurdler Valentina Lady and half-brother to fair hurdler Flight of Freedom. Dam, 1m-10.5f winner, half-sister to French Grade 1 chase winner Top of The Sky. Won sole start in Irish points (Jan 2024) and looks an interesting newcomer. Bought for £150,000 after Irish point win; yard in form; could go well on rules debut..
2	3 2nd (3) (11/4 -38%) Big John Wayne	2.75 11/4(-38%)	(3) Big John Wayne 11/4, Winner of sole completed start in points. Shaped like a stayer when third on 21.5f Hereford hurdle debut and in the process of showing improved form at Newcastle when departing heavily at the last (would have won). Off 7 months. Remains with potential. Looked likely winner when falling at Newcastle; longer trip positive; remains of interest..
3	2 3rd (2) (7/4 +22%) Autonomous Cloud	1.75 7/4(+22%)	(2) Autonomous Cloud 7/4, Has developed into a useful staying chaser since showing promise in novice hurdles in early 2022. Likely to take plenty of beating on belated return to this sphere following a breathing operation. First hurdles start since 2022; goes well fresh; acts on good or slower; interesting..
4	5 4th (5) (4/1 +67%) Galassian	4 4/1(+67%)	(5) Galassian 4/1, Successful only completed start in points and ran to a fair level when second of 8 in a 23f Worcester maiden hurdle in October 2022, pulling clear with a useful sort. Offered something to work on when fourth of 7 in novice hurdle at Bangor (23.2f, soft) on first run since in April. Kept on for fourth at Bangor (2m7f, soft) in April; more needed but not written off..

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Bumper winner KING ROLY made a successful debut over hurdles over C&D last month. He had more in hand than the winning margin suggests and is taken to shrug off a penalty, with plenty more to come. Big John Wayne returns to action having looked an unlucky loser at Newcastle back in February when falling at the last. Point-to-point winner Clondaw General is related to winners over timber and is worth a second glance debuting under Rules.

AUTONOMOUS CLOUD has developed into a useful chaser since his last run over hurdles so he has the potential to outclass these back in this sphere. Big John Wayne would have won at Newcastle back in February but for a heavy fall at the last so rates the main threat.

The suggestion is BIG JOHN WAYNE, who was in the process of building on a positive debut when coming down at Newcastle and can atone.

15:38 Worcester Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:45 Nottingham Handicap (Class 3) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (9/2 +25%) Albany	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(9) Albany 9/2, Lightly-raced winner. Evens, pulled up in handicap at Goodwood (14f, soft), possibly amiss. Off 12 months with her fitness to prove. Pulled up early when evens in a 1m6f handicap on soft last September; absent since.
2	7 2nd (7) (13/2 +28%) Long Tradition	6.5 13/2(+28%)	(7) Long Tradition 13/2, 7/1, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (9.1f, firm) 28 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. AW win is miles ahead of his other form; respectable fifth following another long layoff.
3	5 3rd (5) (5/1 +50%) Our Golden One	5 5/1(+50%)	(5) Our Golden One 5/1, Course winner. 5/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Newbury (13.3f, soft) 25 days ago. Back down in trip. Can give a good account if back on her A-game. Weakened right out of it over 1m5f on heavy latest; a return to form would not surprise.
4	2 4th (2) (4/1 +38%) Mr Alan	4 4/1(+38%)	(2) Mr Alan 4/1, Successful in this for the past two season and he comes here on the back of a solid fifth of 13 in handicap (6/1) at Hamilton (12.1f, heavy) 54 days ago. Player now back at his optimum trip. His only handicap wins were this race in 2022 (soft) and 2023 (heavy); one to note.
5th	10 5th (10) (9/1 0%) Winston's Tipple	9 9/1(0%)	(10) Winston's Tipple 9/1, Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Lingfield in September. 7/1, good third of 9 in handicap at Epsom (10.1f, soft) 17 days ago. Well in the mix. Good third of nine on handicap debut at Epsom (1m2f, heavy) puts him in the mix.
6th	8 6th (8) (14/1 +13%) Per Contra	14 14/1(+13%)	(8) Per Contra 14/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Creditable eighth of 13 in handicap (20/1) at Doncaster (11.9f, good) 34 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. More needed at these weights though. Not discredited in form terms in a 1m4f handicap last time but came only eighth of 13.
7th	6 7th (6) (10/1 -11%) Loyal Touch	10 10/1(-11%)	(6) Loyal Touch 10/1, 3 wins from 17 runs this year. 9/1, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Pontefract (10f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Not taken lightly in his current mood. Won under Archie Young at Pontefract latest; back up 4lb but unlikely to be far away.
8th	3 8th (3) (5/1 +23%) Laafi	5 5/1(+23%)	(3) Laafi 5/1, Course winner. Off 6 months before a fading fourth of 9 in handicap at Newbury (10f, soft, 9/1) 25 days ago. Holds good claims with that run under his belt. Something of an enigma, but a well-handicapped one judged on last November's win on heavy.
9th	11 9th (11) (16/1 -60%) Heat Of Passion	16 16/1(-60%)	(11) Heat Of Passion 16/1, Winner at Southwell in July. 7/2, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (11f) 14 days ago. Makes turf debut. Can make her presence felt again. Big player judged on her one win (1m3f, AW) but this is her turf debut.

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A drop in class will come as a welcome relief to top-weight Aerion Power, whose latest Doncaster third suggests he ought to be more than competitive from an unaltered rating. The son of Kingman does have a bit to prove on forecast soft ground, however, and mudlark LAAFI could provide some value. William Haggas' charge wasn't disgraced when returning from a break at Newbury last month and that form has worked out well. Loyal Touch was nudged up 4lb for his recent Pontefract triumph, but these are his ideal conditions and he is expected to go well again.

George Boughey's MR ALAN has bagged the last two runnings of this and now back at his ideal trip after an encouraging Hamilton fifth last time he is taken to complete the hat-trick. Laafi is weighted to go well and should be all the better for his recent Newbury fourth so rates a big threat. In-form duo Loyal Touch and Aerion Power can both have a say too.

Mr Alan is feared on his bid to win this race for the third year in succession, but OUR GOLDEN ONE (back in trip) gets the vote.

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

15:50 Punchestown Conditions Chase 23f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	7 1st (7) (7/2 +78%) French Dynamite	3.5 7/2(+78%)	(7) French Dynamite 7/2, Useful chaser. Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 4 lengths second of 3 to Visionarian in PWC Champion Chase (5/2) at Gowran (20f, good to firm) 11 days ago. A long time since his last chase win, beaten by Visionarian at Gowran 11 days ago.
2	3 2nd (3) (4/1 -78%) Minella Indo	4 4/1(-78%)	(3) Minella Indo 4/1, High-class chaser. C&D winner. Eight wins from 24 NH runs. Good third of 32 in handicap chase (28/1) at Aintree (34.3f, soft). Off 6 months. Significantly down in trip. Won this on his comeback last year. 2021 Gold Cup winner, third in Grand National, good record when fresh, won this last year.
3	1 3rd (1) (7/2 -17%) Hewick	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(1) Hewick 7/2, Top-class chaser. 88/10, creditable 1½ lengths second of 14 to Losange Bleu in Grande Course de Haies d'Auteuil at Auteuil (25.4f, soft) 151 days ago, staying on well. Switches from hurdles to chase. Big player on return. Last season's King George hero, likely to be well primed but no easy task under big burden.
4	5 4th (5) (18/1 +45%) Desertmore House	18 18/1(+45%)	(5) Desertmore House 18/1, Useful chaser. Pulled up in handicap chase (25/1) at Listowel (23.8f, soft) 21 days ago. Plenty to find on form. Pulled up when bidding for repeat Kerry National win, hard to make a case for him here.
5th	6 5th (6) (20/1 +0%) Espanito Bello	20 20/1(+0%)	(6) Espanito Bello 20/1, Useful hurdler. Pulled up in Fairyhouse Chase (33/1) at Fairyhouse (19.7f, heavy) won by Journey With Me, losing touch from ninth. Off 6 months. Easy to look elsewhere. Is 2-13 over fences, most effective on testing ground, probably best watched on return.
4	4 \|U\| (4) (10/3 +5%) Conflated	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(4) Conflated 10/3, Top-class chaser. 25/1, 9½ lengths sixth of 9 to Fastorslow in Punchestown Gold Cup at this course (25f, good to soft) 168 days ago. Clear pick on form, though was well held in this last year on his return. Ran well in top company last season, all chase wins gained left-handed, still respected.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (5/1 +50%) Minella Crooner	5 5/1(+50%)	(8) Minella Crooner 5/1, Smart chaser. Six wins from 18 NH runs. 1 win from 1 run this season. 25/1, career best when winning 12-runner handicap chase at this course (24.5f, soft) 165 days ago. Ended last season on a good note with big Punchestown handicap win, runs well when fresh.

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Henry de Bromhead's MINELLA INDO landed this race on his seasonal reappearance last year and could repeat the feat. He was last seen finishing third in the Grand National in April which was a very creditable effort. The admirable King George hero Hewick has tended to need his first run back, so may not be at his sharpest on his first outing since May. Visionarian is race-fit after winning a Grade 2 at Gowran Park recently, while Gordon Elliott's Minella Crooner and Conflated aren't out of it either.

CONFLATED needed the run when well held in this last year but will take some stopping on these terms if anywhere near his best this time around. Fellow Grade 1 winners Minella Indo and Hewick are the obvious threats.

On account of his fine record when fresh, it could pay to side with MINELLA INDO to repeat last year's win in this event.

15:50 Punchestown Conditions Chase 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:00 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (11/1 -83%) Schmilsson	11 11/1(-83%)	(6) Schmilsson 11/1, Fairly useful on Flat for Andrew Balding and was going the right way over hurdles prior to finishing a well-beaten third on his handicap debut in this sphere at Stratford in March. Not hard to see him bouncing back to form on this return to action. Won novice hurdle in February but well beaten on h'cap debut; could go well after a break.
2	5 2nd (5) (9/4 +55%) Williethebuilder	2.25 9/4(+55%)	(5) Williethebuilder 9/4, Looked a good prospect when making a winning start over hurdles for new yard at Uttoxeter (2m) before running well in better company at Cheltenham next 2 outings. Disappointed at Musselburgh and Kempton on final 2 outings but could bounce back after 7 months off. Had breathing op. Won on reappearance last term; highly tried afterwards; returns after wind op; a possible.
3	1 3rd (1) (3/1 -20%) Allmankind	3 3/1(-20%)	(1) Allmankind 3/1, Smart hurdler and high-class chaser during his time with Dan Skelton. Had missed 20 months but showed plenty of ability remains when third of 8 in a handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (16.6f) 18 days ago. Good chance if backing that up. Smart hurdler/chaser for Dan Skelton; sound comeback over hurdles last month; interesting.
4	4 4th (4) (15/2 +6%) Whizz Kid	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(4) Whizz Kid 15/2, Proved as good as ever when winning this corresponding event last October. Finished fourth at Newbury prior to falling heavily at the last at Hereford on final outing. Capable fresh and can't be taken lightly. Has had another breathing op. Won this race off 3lb lower in 2023; had a wind op since; interesting contnder.
5th	2 5th (2) (5/2 -11%) Tintintin	2.5 5/2(-11%)	(2) Tintintin 5/2, Made good strides forward last season, typically proving strong at the finish to land a big-field handicap at Cheltenham in April. Posted a respectable third in the Swinton Handicap at Haydock the following month and looks set for another productive season. In good form in the spring (two wins and third in the Swinton) and a chance if wound up.
6th	3 6th (3) (12/1 -20%) Prairie Wolf	12 12/1(-20%)	(3) Prairie Wolf 12/1, Improved for the switch to chasing, off the mark at second attempt at Doncaster (20.5f) in December and added to that with victories at Catterick (19.2f) and Haydock (19.9f). Ran well on return last season but is presumably having a pipe-opener ahead of a return to chasing. Won three h'cap chases over 2m4f last term; better treated over hurdles; 2m not ideal.

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Although foiled in his hat-trick bid, TINTINTIN lost little in defeat when finishing third in the Swinton Hurdle at Haydock in May. Fergal O'Brien's charge should have more to offer this season and he's taken to make a winning reappearance. Grade 1-winning chaser Allmankind offered plenty to work with on his stable bow over hurdles at Market Rasen last month and isn't taken lightly. Whizz Kid and Schmilsson are also noted.

An interesting small-field handicap with the tentative vote going to SCHMILSSON. He was progressing nicely in this sphere prior to disappointing on his handicap debut at Stratford when last seen and strikes as the sort to bounce back on this return to action, especially with his stable amongst the winners. Tintintin and Allmankind are feared most in that order.

Fitness is the key here and the choice is ALLMANKIND (nap), who ran a sound race at Market Rasen last month after a long break.

16:00 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:08 Worcester Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (5/6 +44%) The Kemble Brewery	0.833333 5/6(+44%)	(8) The Kemble Brewery 5/6, Created a fine impression when going 2-2 in bumpers at Cheltenham but looked in need of the experience when failing to land the odds on his hurdles (2m) debut there, making mistakes before fading into third. Remains one to be firmly interested in returning for in-form yard. Dual bumper winner (both good to soft); goes well fresh, stable in good form; can go well..
2	7 2nd (7) (13/8 +51%) Jurancon	1.625 13/8(+51%)	(7) Jurancon 13/8, Successful in Irish points and looked a good prospect when going 2-3 in bumpers at Hereford in March. Looks sure to go well again now sent hurdling. Irish point and dual bumper winner, all on soft/heavy; should make a good hurdles debut..
3	9 3rd (9) (80/1 -60%) The Winslow Boy	80 80/1(-60%)	(9) The Winslow Boy 80/1, Has shown promise in a bumper and a pair of 2m3f maiden hurdles at Hereford and Ascot. Off 6 months but remains with potential. Ability in a bumper and two hurdles but needs to raise the bar to beat this field..
4	5 4th (5) (16/1 -100%) Jaccours	16 16/1(-100%)	(5) Jaccours 16/1, Built on debut when fourth of 8 in bumper (7/2) at Taunton (16.5f, soft) 6 months ago, unsuited by way race developed. Considered hurdling debutant. Half-brother to two hurdle winners and can probably progress now switched to this sphere..
5th	4 5th (4) (11/1 +8%) Hartington	11 11/1(+8%)	(4) Hartington 11/1, Promising third of 15 in novice hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f, good to soft, 18/1) on his hurdles bow 6 months ago. Back down in trip but open to progress and well in the mix. Ability in two bumpers and on hurdling debut (2m4f); drops in trip and is not written off..
6th	11 6th (11) (200/1 -203%) Welcheston Warrier	200 200/1(-203%)	(11) Welcheston Warrier 200/1, Once-raced maiden. 11/1, eighth of 13 in bumper at Warwick (16f, good) on NH debut 174 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Supported when 11-1 shot on debut but beaten 33l; much more needed on hurdling debut..
7th	1 7th (1) (40/1 -264%) Saint Cyr De Pail	40 40/1(-264%)	(1) Saint Cyr De Pail 40/1, £28,000 buy from good French NH family and built on debut to land 5-runner novice hurdle at Exeter (16.7f, good) 180 days ago. Should have more to offer. Improved to score (2m, good) at Exeter in April; penalised for that and is respected..
8th	6 8th (6) (28/1 -300%) Jumbo Mills	28 28/1(-300%)	(6) Jumbo Mills 28/1, Kapgarde gelding. Dam, fairly useful hurdle/chase winner in France, half-sister to French hurdler/chaser (17f-19f winner) Aflatoun. Has had a wind op but still highly respected on his debut for leading connections. Dam French hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to three French winners; from top yard..
9th	10 9th (10) (50/1 -257%) Kap De Triomphe	50 50/1(-257%)	(10) Kap De Triomphe 50/1, Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut in bumper at Naas in February. Changed hands for £55,000 subsequently and he's very much one to consider now going hurdling. Debut Irish bumper winner; stable quiet but no surprise to see a good hurdles debut..
10th	12 10th (12) (150/1 -275%) Bobbigrey	150 150/1(-275%)	(12) Bobbigrey 150/1, Twice-raced maiden, much better effort when fourth of 11 in novice hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Possibilities. Needs significant improvement to get involved..
11th	2 11th (2) (250/1 -525%) Fan Magnet	250 250/1(-525%)	(2) Fan Magnet 250/1, Twice-raced maiden for Stuart Crawford, fifth of 9 in bumper at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft) 99 days ago. Much respected on his yard/hurdles debut. Some promise in bumpers for previous yard; trainer in form; may improve now hurdling..

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Dual bumper scorer THE KEMBLE BREWERY failed to help his cause with a bad mistake at the first at Cheltenham on his hurdling debut. He could only manage third on that occasion, but will have benefited from the experience and can feature on his reappearance. The penalised Saint Cyr De Pail struck at Exeter on his hurdling bow back in April and could have a say in proceedings, while bumper winners Jurancon and Kap De Triomphe are worthy of a second glance.

Plenty of these bring potential but Kim Bailey's THE KEMBLE BREWERY sets a very good standard so is taken to make light of a lengthy absence for a yard among the winners and add to his useful bumper successes. Jurancon has also looked a good prospect in bumpers and is next on the list, with fellow hurdling newcomers Kap de Triomphe and Jumbo Mills worthy of consideration too. Hartington and The Winslow Boy are two others who need factoring into this intriguing maiden hurdle.

The suggestion is THE KEMBLE BREWERY who has conditions to suit, represents a stable going well and looks one to catch when fresh.

16:08 Worcester Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:13 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (11/10 +86%) Spirit Lead Me	1.1 11/10(+86%)	(4) Spirit Lead Me 11/10, 80/1 and hooded for first time, last of 12 in maiden at Newbury (6f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Significantly up in trip and nurseries more suitable. Disappointing so far; switches to AW, seeking better over a new trip on handicap debut..
2	3 2nd (3) (15/8 +0%) Montbeliarde	1.875 15/8(+0%)	(3) Montbeliarde 15/8, Big step forward when runner-up in a 7f course nursery in August. 7/4, seventh of 9 in nursery at Salisbury (8f, good to firm) 47 days ago, not ideally placed so that run perhaps best ignored. Looks well weighted. Runner-up to an odds-on favourite over 7f here (5lb lower) penultimate start; form pick..
3	2 3rd (2) (33/1 -65%) Realise The Dream	33 33/1(-65%)	(2) Realise The Dream 33/1, Regressive form in 4 starts, last of 11 in nursery (12/1) at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) 68 days ago, slowly away. Makes polytrack debut. Modest efforts so far, and backpedalling on RPRs; is set to tackle a new trip on AW debut.
4	6 4th (6) (11/1 -38%) Genghis	11 11/1(-38%)	(6) Genghis 11/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 66/1, seventh of 9 in novice at this course (6f) 26 days ago. This trip much more suitable so he's a potential improver on nursery bow. Glimpses of ability in three attempts in 5f-6f novice/maidens; new trip for handicap debut.
5th	8 5th (8) (50/1 -52%) Mount Of Gold	50 50/1(-52%)	(8) Mount Of Gold 50/1, 18/1, ninth of 14 in nursery at Brighton (7f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Needs to bounce back returned to the AW. Shock third at Salisbury (1m; 125-1) in August; poor effort at Brighton (7f) recently..
6th	1 6th (1) (28/1 -75%) Abstract Art	28 28/1(-75%)	(1) Abstract Art 28/1, First run since leaving George Boughey when seventh of 9 in nursery (13/2) at Southwell (7.1f) 42 days ago. Makes polytrack debut with cheekpieces on but mark remains stiff on the face of it. Weakened on handicap and stable debut at Southwell (7f) six weeks ago; cheekpieces go on..
7th	5 7th (5) (11/2 +21%) Beauhaather	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(5) Beauhaather 11/2, 13/2 and tongue strap on for first time, respectable fifth of 14 in nursery at this C&D 65 days ago. Blinkers replace cheekpieces. Running to a broadly consistent level; headgear tweak as further improvement is sought..
8th	10 8th (10) (66/1 +0%) Ardads Dream	66 66/1(+0%)	(10) Ardads Dream 66/1, 50/1, eleventh of 12 in nursery at Chelmsford City (7f) 18 days ago. Looks limited. Six-race maiden who is yet to post an RPR of 35-plus; nigh impossible to consider..

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Montbeliarde looked set to go close before being hampered at Salisbury last time out and he must enter calculations reverting to the all-weather. However, BEAUHAATHER edges the verdict. The Mohaather gelding shaped better than the bare result suggests when fifth over C&D in August and first-time blinkers could prove just the tonic. Nursery debutant Spirit Lead Me is worth a second look in the betting.

MONTBELIARDE is well handicapped on his runner-up effort at this venue over 7f on his penultimate start and given a break following a lesser effort at Salisbury, he's fancied to get back on the up. Beauhaather should be on the premises again, while an improved showing from Genghis tackling a more suitable trip for nursery debut would come as no surprise.

A low-key opener. The form pick is MONTBELIARDE who finished runner-up to an odds-on favourite over 7f here on penultimate start.

16:13 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:18 Nottingham Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (17/2 -6%) I'm Next	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(6) I'm Next 17/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Creditable fourth of 9 in maiden at Ripon (6f, good to soft, 18/1) 18 days ago. Much respected on his handicap debut. Return to 5f looks in order and he should bring potential to this nursery debut.
2	3 2nd (3) (17/2 +29%) Jm Jhingree	8.5 17/2(+29%)	(3) Jm Jhingree 17/2, Winner at Redcar in May. 14/1, seventh of 8 in nursery at Chester (5.1f, soft) 32 days ago so needs to bounce back. Backward steps in 5f nurseries on last two outings, despite being back on soft last time.
3	5 3rd (5) (11/2 -65%) I Need Your Love	5.5 11/2(-65%)	(5) I Need Your Love 11/2, Lightly-raced winner. Visored for 1st time, career best when winning 11-runner nursery (11/2) at Redcar (6f, good) 21 days ago. Needs considering. Visored, travelled best before leading in final strides for nursery at Redcar (6f, good).
4	2 4th (2) (10/3 +0%) Havana Gila	3.333333 10/3(+0%)	(2) Havana Gila 10/3, Winner at York in June. Creditable third of 8 in nursery at Chester (5.1f, soft, 11/2) 32 days ago, suited by strong pace. Considered. Creditable third in two nurseries, ahead of two of these at Chester (5f, soft) latest.
5th	1 5th (1) (4/1 +0%) Pont Neuf	4 4/1(+0%)	(1) Pont Neuf 4/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Salisbury in May. 13/2, good fifth of 8 in nursery at Chester (5.1f, soft) 32 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Weighted to go well off a 2 lb lower mark. Steps back in the right direction on last two outings still leave him with work to do.
6th	4 6th (4) (9/4 +25%) Lovat Scout	2.25 9/4(+25%)	(4) Lovat Scout 9/4, Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Thirsk in July. Creditable third of 10 in nursery (13/2) at Catterick (5f, soft) 14 days ago, very slowly away. One for the shortlist. 3rd in nursery at Catterick (5f, soft), making up lots of late ground after awkward start.

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Havana Gila (third) finished ahead of Pont Neuf (fifth) and Jm Jhingree (seventh) at Chester last month, and there are no obvious reasons to suggest the form will be reversed. That said, preference is for I NEED YOUR LOVE, who seemed to handle cut in the ground at Carlisle before recording a narrow success at Redcar three weeks ago. Raised 3lb in the ratings, the son of Zoustar may well be up to the task. Lovat Scout is another to consider.

None of these can be ruled out but the vote goes to PONT NEUF who wasn't seen to ideal effect when fifth at Chester last time out and can now capitalise on a 2 lb weights drop and secure a third victory of the season. Redcar scorer I Need Your Love is next on the list ahead of Jm Jhingree and Loyal Scout.

Havana Gila and Lovat Scout have good claims but I NEED YOUR LOVE got off the mark in encouraging style last time.

16:18 Nottingham Handicap (Class 4) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:20 Punchestown Handicap Chase 23f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	7 1st (7) (18/1 -50%) Pebble Bleu	18 18/1(-50%)	(7) Pebble Bleu 18/1, 66/1, fifth of 7 in novice chase at Sligo (17.6f, good) 14 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Work to do on handicap chase debut. Snippets of form; steps up in trip on handicap debut; best form has come on easy ground.
2	1 2nd (1) (8/1 +20%) Joyeux Vivo	8 8/1(+20%)	(1) Joyeux Vivo 8/1, Struggling for form at present and was still well off the pace when falling 5 out at Listowel (19.4f, soft) 19 days ago. Best of four chase runs came when on debut; never involved when falling at Listowel.
3	4 3rd (4) (12/1 -71%) The Dabbler	12 12/1(-71%)	(4) The Dabbler 12/1, Unreliable type. 1 win from 3 runs this season. 11/2, fourth of 5 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (25.8f, good to soft) 65 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Others preferred. Won over hurdles recently; chance if repeating some of his better chase runs of last year.
4	2 4th (2) (4/1 -33%) Read To Return	4 4/1(-33%)	(2) Read To Return 4/1, In good form early last season, scoring at Killarney (23f) and making the frame in 3 other starts. Form rather tailed off in latter part of campaign but he could be interesting with Derek O'Connor booked for his return. Well beaten on last three starts in spring; top rider booked on return so isn't dismissed.
5th	11 5th (11) (14/1 +65%) Mastermind	14 14/1(+65%)	(11) Mastermind 14/1, Twenty nine runs since last win in 2018. Respectable eighth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (20.2f, good to soft, 16/1) 53 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Improvement required on handicap chase debut. Last of his four chase starts came in 2020; 3lb out of the handicap; others preferred.
6th	5 6th (5) (4/1 -14%) Decimation	4 4/1(-14%)	(5) Decimation 4/1, Posted his best effort for some time when second of 10 in handicap chase at Listowel (23.8f, soft) 18 days ago. Just 1 lb higher now and holds solid claims. Best chasing effort when second at Listowel last time; yard remains in form and go well.
7th	12 7th (12) (11/1 +45%) Greenway Machine	11 11/1(+45%)	(12) Greenway Machine 11/1, Latest win in chase at Tramore in June. Below form fourth of 9 in handicap chase (11/2) at Downpatrick (23.7f, good to soft) 5 days ago. Work to do. Won over 2m6f at Tramore in June and best runs since were back at that track; 4lb 'wrong'.
8th	9 8th (9) (11/2 +35%) Cafe Del Mar	5.5 11/2(+35%)	(9) Cafe Del Mar 11/2, Consistent performer who made the frame again when good third of 15 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (24.7f, good) 13 days ago. Feasibly treated, back over the larger obstacles, and must enter calculations. Solid start to her chasing career when runner-up at Wexford over 3m1f; considered.
9th	10 9th (10) (33/1 -32%) Knocknaconnery	33 33/1(-32%)	(10) Knocknaconnery 33/1, 50/1 and blinkered for 1st time, seventh of 16 in handicap chase at Listowel (19.4f, soft) 19 days ago. Others look better treated. Beaten 23l on handicap chase debut at Listowel last time; steps up in trip; lots to find.
13	13 \|F\| (13) (11/1 +67%) Land Jet	11 11/1(+67%)	(13) Land Jet 11/1, Remains a maiden after 18 NH runs. 16/1, below form ninth of 15 in handicap chase at Killarney (23f, good) 89 days ago. Booking of Doyle a plus. Plenty to find on form. Best chase run came here in June but poor at Killarney since; 4lb out of the handicap.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (11/1 +21%) Nowinittowinit	11 11/1(+21%)	(6) Nowinittowinit 11/1, Very good fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Perth (23.9f, good, 11/1) 60 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Merits consideration. Ran respectably on both chase starts at Perth; has a shout but best form is on good ground.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (11/1 -29%) Ardaghs Choice	11 11/1(-29%)	(8) Ardaghs Choice 11/1, Arrives in good form, latest when good third of 15 in handicap chase (6/1) at Wexford (25f, good to soft) 47 days ago, rallying. Remains fairly treated and must enter calculations. Decent efforts in defeat on last four starts; ground-versatile and a chance.

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DECIMATION represents an in-form stable and has prospects after a good run in second at Listowel. He was clearly outgunned by the winner, but the money came for him that day in a better class of race and he was nicely clear of the remainder. Cafe Del Mar has been hurdling for the most part but, the one time she was sighted over fences, she finished a good second at Wexford. Ardaghs Choice finished a place behind her in third at Wexford and is noted, while Greenway Machine is an honest veteran.

In an open race, it could be worth chancing READ TO RETURN, who figures off a handy mark and has the assistance of Derek O'Connor. Decimation and Cafe Del Mar head the list of dangers.

DECIMATION ran a solid race on only his fourth chase start last time so can go one better today.

16:20 Punchestown Handicap Chase 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:30 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 4) 21f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (20/1 -43%) Dream Boy	20 20/1(-43%)	(7) Dream Boy 20/1, Irish point winner who struck at the third time of asking over hurdles in 2m maiden at Kelso in December. Made the frame there all 4 starts since and willing attitude will stand him in good stead ahead of this chase debut. Irish point winner; best hurdles run when 2nd over 2m6f on final start; each-way chance.
2	3 2nd (3) (3/1 +25%) Hurlerontheditch	3 3/1(+25%)	(3) Hurlerontheditch 3/1, Would have made a winning return/chase debut at Warwick last season but for an unfortunate slip after the last. Didn't build on that as expected but sound second back at that venue in May and sure to be fully fit for this return representing in-form yard. Unlucky on last season's reappearance; didn't build on that; back on a good mark; chance.
3	1 3rd (1) (7/2 -40%) Storminhome	3.5 7/2(-40%)	(1) Storminhome 7/2, Winning pointer/hurdler who got back on track in first-time cheekpieces when second of 8 in handicap chase at Doncaster (19.1f, good to soft) in January. Similar form when occupying same spot at Ascot 2 months later and he's since transferred to Dan Skelton. Ex-Ben Pauling; 0-6 over fences but two sound placed efforts; interesting on stable debut.
4	5 4th (5) (14/1 -75%) Lady In The Park	14 14/1(-75%)	(5) Lady In The Park 14/1, Irish point winner who made a positive start over hurdles, winning a 2½m course novice on Boxing Day and progressing again when narrowly denied next 2 starts at Ayr. Wasn't seen to best effect at Perth final start and she's built to make a chaser. Irish point winner; won mares' novice hurdle here last term; interesting on chase debut.
5th	9 5th (9) (14/1 -27%) Jack Sprat	14 14/1(-27%)	(9) Jack Sprat 14/1, Improved for step up to 25f when doubling career tally at Huntingdon in March. This is a deeper race but he possesses the physical scope for chasing. Won 2 handicaps hurdles at Huntingdon last term (second over 3m); interesting now chasing.
6th	6 6th (6) (9/4 +50%) Montregard	2.25 9/4(+50%)	(6) Montregard 9/4, Just second handicap when winning 11-runner course event in first-time cheekpieces in March. Third in big-field handicap at Punchestown in April and this brother to the top-class chaser Protektorat could thrive over fences. 2-5 over hurdles, 2nd win a C&D novice h'cap; good 3rd on final start; chase debut; chance.
7th	10 7th (10) (50/1 -150%) Hawkseye View	50 50/1(-150%)	(10) Hawkseye View 50/1, Successful sole completed start in points and placed twice over hurdles after. Also shaped quite well final start last term and now has attentions switched to the larger obstacles. Hexham point winner; bought for £15,000; fair form over hurdles last term; chase debut.
4	4 \|F\| (4) (13/2 +35%) I Am Max	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(4) I Am Max 13/2, Well backed and justified support in fine style starting out in a bumper in February. Followed-up on hurdles debut at Ayr (2m, heavy) and improved for step up in trip when third in handicap at Hexham in May. Totally unexposed switched to fences. 2m1f bumper/2m novice hurdle winner; 3rd over 2m4f on h'cap debut; interesting now chasing.
11	11 \|F\| (11) (20/1 +39%) Ismael	20 20/1(+39%)	(11) Ismael 20/1, Modest form at best over hurdles and he's just out of the weights for chase debut. Irish point winner; won novice h'cap hurdle in January; disappointing after; chase debut.

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Third in a valuable contest over the extended 2m3f at Punchestown in April, this looks a good opportunity for MONTREGARD to get off the mark at the first time of asking over the larger obstacles. Tom Lacey's charge makes most appeal at a venue he scored at on his penultimate start over timber. Storminhome was only narrowly beaten over 2m5f at Ascot in March and a 3lb rise could prove lenient, while I Am Max is also considered.

This could be an early-season novice handicap to follow with HURLERONTHEDITCH just about the most persuasive option given he has experience over the larger obstacles and represents a yard in superb form. Storminhome has made the switch to Dan Skelton so that alone makes him of serious interest, while Montregard is bred to do better over the larger obstacles for his powerful owner.

An unlucky loser on his reappearance last season HURLERONTHEDITCH is taken to get off the mark over fences.

16:30 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 4) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:38 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
12	12 (12) (15/2 +12%) Ann D'arabie	7.5 15/2(+12%)	(12) Ann D'arabie 15/2, Hasn't made much impact in a trio of novice hurdles so far, well beaten at Huntingdon (20.7f, soft) when last seen in January. However, no surprise to see her fare better with tongue strap applied on her handicap debut. Has only shown a modest level of form; tongue-tie added for handicap debut..
1	2 1st (2) (10/1 -18%) Fromheretoeternity	10 10/1(-18%)	(2) Fromheretoeternity 10/1, Improved when runner-up in handicap at Wexford (17.2f) in May, before seeming stretched by longer trip when seventh of 18 at Listowel (20.4f, good) the following month. Cheekpieces applied on first run for yard after leaving Declan Queally. Pick of Irish form gives her good claims on stable debut with cheekpieces now added..
2	6 2nd (6) (11/2 +8%) Bob O Rhino	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(6) Bob O Rhino 11/2, Winning Irish pointer who made her second handicap start over hurdles a winning one in 11-runner contest at Stratford (18.7f, good) in July, typically ridden positively. Can make her presence felt as she returns from 3 months off. 5lb rise for July's Stratford win looks workable; respected if handling this ground..
3	13 3rd (13) (5/4 +90%) Well Vicky	1.25 5/4(+90%)	(13) Well Vicky 5/4, Won her first 3 handicaps in 2022/23 and took a step back towards that level when fourth at this C&D in July. Lesser effort next time, but went with more enthusiasm when fifth of 15 at Newton Abbot (18.5f, good) 55 days ago. Not discounted. Three-time winner in 2023 but largely disappointing since; on a very good mark though..
4	7 4th (7) (12/1 -9%) Sawpit Sienna	12 12/1(-9%)	(7) Sawpit Sienna 12/1, Proved at least as good as ever when successful at Taunton (16.5f, good to soft) in January. However, has gone the wrong way from that effort in 3 subsequent outings, down the field at Fakenham when last seen 6 months ago. Out of sorts when last seen but capable hurdler if back on song after a break..
5th	8 5th (8) (7/2 +22%) Ryder's Rock	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(8) Ryder's Rock 7/2, With her yard going well, opened her account in 5-runner handicap at Newton Abbot (16.8f, soft) 37 days ago, asserting close home. Capable of making another bold bid now that she's up and running. Off the mark at the 13th attempt latest; worth considering off 3lb higher..
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (12/1 +14%) Lady Henrietta	12 12/1(+14%)	(4) Lady Henrietta 12/1, Showed more when runner-up in a Stratford bumper in July but hasn't built on that effort switched to hurdling, never a threat when sixth of 9 in novice at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good) last month. Could yet do better now handicapping, though. Has yet to match her bumper promise but she enters calculations on handicap debut..
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (18/1 -13%) Dorcas Road	18 18/1(-13%)	(9) Dorcas Road 18/1, Bit of promise in a bumper for Ian Williams but no better than mid-division over hurdles so far, albeit unsuited by the steady gallop on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (19.9f, good to soft) in June. First run for yard after leaving Lucinda Russell. Well held on handicap debut and probably best watched starting out for her new stable..

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Freddie Gingell and RYDER'S ROCK struck up a good rapport with a game win in a similar event at Newton Abbot last month and must have every chance of following up from just a 3lb higher mark. Ann D'arabie sports a tongue-tie for the first time on her handicap debut for a shrewd yard and must be taken seriously. Miss Goldfire and Stratford winner Bob O Rhino are also feared.

CRYSTAL GLANCE has made a promising start to her career, getting off the mark at the second attempt at Bangor in May, so she is taken to score again with plenty more still to offer as she makes her handicap debut. Ryder's Rock gained her first success at Newton Abbot last month and could be the main danger, ahead of Miss Goldfire,

Bob O Rhino and Ryder's Rock are last-time-out winners but it might be worth chancing the well-treated WELL VICKY.

16:38 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:45 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (5/4 +81%) Mr Ubiquitous	1.25 5/4(+81%)	(7) Mr Ubiquitous 5/4, Sent off 40/1 and was hampered early when eighth of 10 in maiden at Brighton (7f, soft). Off 99 days/gelded and should be more to come from him over 1m with Murphy a positive booking. May do better now handicapping on return from break; booking of Oisin Murphy bodes well.
2	4 2nd (4) (9/2 +0%) Corpus Juris	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(4) Corpus Juris 9/2, Blinkered for first time, creditable fourth of 9 in nursery (8/1) at Chelmsford City (10f) 6 days ago. Can make presence felt. Ran creditably in first-time blinkers last week; one of the main players on form.
3	8 3rd (8) (17/2 +29%) Good Call	8.5 17/2(+29%)	(8) Good Call 17/2, Creditable fourth of 10 in nursery at Southwell (8.1f, 18/1) 17 days ago. Consistent at her lowly level. Engaged 2.58 Leicester Tuesday. Modest maiden but has made the frame a few times at this level, including yesterday.
4	3 4th (3) (9/1 0%) We're Done	9 9/1(0%)	(3) We're Done 9/1, 125/1, twelfth of 13 in novice at Chelmsford City (7f) 18 days ago. In good hands and nurseries more suitable. Market check advised up in distance. Has regressive RPRs but this switch to handicap level could well prompt a turnaround.
5th	9 5th (9) (200/1 -400%) Astroqualis	200 200/1(-400%)	(9) Astroqualis 200/1, First run since leaving Dylan Cunha when sixth of 9 in nursery (50/1) at Yarmouth (8f, good to firm) 27 days ago. Makes polytrack debut with cheekpieces on for first time. Has easily the worst chance on bare figures; headgear needs to make a difference.
6th	6 6th (6) (40/1 -186%) No Release	40 40/1(-186%)	(6) No Release 40/1, Last of 9 in nursery at Yarmouth (8f, good to firm, 9/1) 27 days ago. That was a backward step and blinkers are reached for. Combination of a physical tweak (gelded) and first-time headgear needs to help.
7th	1 7th (1) (9/2 +25%) Northern Blaze	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(1) Northern Blaze 9/2, Shaped quite well when fifth of 10 in novice at this C&D (80/1) 49 days ago, not knocked about. Makes handicap debut and likely there's more to come. Midfield over C&D on latest novice start; may take a bigger step forward now handicapping.
8th	2 8th (2) (13/2 -189%) D Day Harley R	6.5 13/2(-189%)	(2) D Day Harley R 13/2, Very good third of 7 in nursery (6/1) at Leicester (7f, good to soft) 36 days ago. Makes polytrack debut with cheekpieces on and mark looks very fair with 1m expected to suit. Improved effort at Leicester last month on handicap debut; possibilities off same mark.
9th	5 9th (5) (28/1 -100%) Whiskey Glasses	28 28/1(-100%)	(5) Whiskey Glasses 28/1, 22/1 and tongue strap on for first time, eighth of 10 in nursery at Southwell (8.1f) 17 days ago. Others more persuasive. Registered her best effort in a seller; down the field in nurseries.

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Having posted his best effort to date when finishing third on his nursery bow at Leicester last month, a breakthrough victory could be on the horizon for D DAY HARLEY R. The son of Ardad races off an unchanged mark and the fitting of cheekpieces might eke out the required improvement. Harry Eustace has his string in good order at present and it wouldn't be a surprise to see an improved bid from Mr Ubiquitous. He's feared most, ahead of Northern Blaze.

D DAY HARLEY R still looks a work-in-progress but he showed a lot more when third at Leicester a month ago and with cheekpieces likely to help him, he gets the nod. Corpus Juris can give it another good go, with Northern Blaze and We're Done potential improvers.

As regards the runners who already have nursery form, D DAY HARLEY R is preferred. The handicap debutants are open to improvement.

16:45 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:50 Nottingham Handicap (Class 3) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (12/1 -20%) Woolhampton	12 12/1(-20%)	(1) Woolhampton 12/1, 3 wins from 12 runs this year. Latest win at Ascot in September. 10/1, bit below form sixth of 12 in handicap at Ascot (5f, good) 11 days ago. Three 5f wins this year, including on soft; not at best last time (behind Fantasy Master).
2	5 2nd (5) (8/1 +56%) Blind Beggar	8 8/1(+56%)	(5) Blind Beggar 8/1, Latest win at Bath in April. Ninth of 10 in handicap (16/1) at Haydock (5f, heavy) 18 days ago. Conditions should suit but needs to get back to the level he showed at Bath in the spring.
3	7 3rd (7) (6/1 +14%) Fantasy Master	6 6/1(+14%)	(7) Fantasy Master 6/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Doncaster in September. Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at Ascot (5f, good, 14/1) 11 days ago. Course regular; placed in this race in the last two years; in top form; solid contender.
4	9 4th (9) (15/2 +32%) Ecclesiastical	7.5 15/2(+32%)	(9) Ecclesiastical 15/2, Improved on recent efforts to win 10-runner handicap (5/1) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 16 days ago, comfortably. Handles testing ground so not taken lightly. Impressive on AW last time but upped in class & needs to step up on this year's turf form.
5th	6 5th (6) (16/1 -129%) Never Dark	16 16/1(-129%)	(6) Never Dark 16/1, C&D winner. Didn't need to improve to win 8-runner handicap at Hamilton (5f, good to soft, 11/4) 16 days ago, eased down. Isn't an obvious sort to follow up. Two wins this year (one over C&D) & underfoot conditions to suit; other pace in the field.
6th	4 6th (4) (13/8 +54%) Solar Aclaim	1.625 13/8(+54%)	(4) Solar Aclaim 13/8, Latest win at Goodwood in September. 11/4, creditable third of 13 in handicap at Salisbury (6f, good to soft) 13 days ago, running on. Has good chance on form. Back to form on heavy ground the last twice (6f); should remain competitive.
7th	2 7th (2) (28/1 -211%) Navello	28 28/1(-211%)	(2) Navello 28/1, 3 wins from 11 runs this year. As good as ever when winning 8-runner handicap (10/1) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 19 days ago, readily. Player. Three wins this year, including a career best latest; soft ground a concern though.
8th	8 8th (8) (15/2 -50%) Stash The Cash	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(8) Stash The Cash 15/2, 3 wins from 13 runs this year. Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Hamilton (5f, good to soft, 5/6) 16 days ago. Up in class for his hat-trick attempt. Won his last two starts but he's up in the weights against stronger opposition here.
9th	3 9th (3) (7/1 +30%) Hiya Maite	7 7/1(+30%)	(3) Hiya Maite 7/1, Latest win at Doncaster in June. 25/1, below form thirteenth of 22 in handicap at Doncaster (5.6f, good) 32 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Back down in class. Front-runner for whom conditions won't be an issue; 2nd in this race last year; contender.

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Hiya Maite and Stash The Cash are pacey types capable of setting a searching gallop on the forecast going and have plenty to recommend them. However, a strong tempo could set things up nicely for FANTASY MASTER, who is a dual C&D winner and must hold every chance of further success from the same mark as when a respectable fourth at Ascot most recently, and just 5lb higher than for last month's win at Doncaster. Navello completes the shortlist.

The in-form SOLAR ACLAIM gets the vote with conditions in his favour. Navello also arrives at the top of his game and is next best ahead of Ecclesiastical.

Solar Aclaim is greatly respected but FANTASY MASTER loves it at Nottingham and he's coming here at the top of his game.

16:50 Nottingham Handicap (Class 3) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:55 Punchestown Maiden Chase 17f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	2 1st (2) (7/4 +42%) Fascile Mode	1.75 7/4(+42%)	(2) Fascile Mode 7/4, Useful hurdler. Latest win in hurdle here in June. 11/2, eighth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (17f, soft) 55 days ago. Makes chase debut. One to consider. Rated 132 over hurdles; an excuse for a poor run last time; can go close on chasing debut.
2	9 2nd (9) (9/2 -80%) Touch Me Not	4.5 9/2(-80%)	(9) Touch Me Not 9/2, Much improved when getting off the mark over hurdles in 2m Tramore maiden in April. Off since but still needs considering on his chase debut. Should have won a point; smart maiden hurdle winner in spring; one to consider on return.
3	5 3rd (5) (18/1 0%) Moon D'orange	18 18/1(0%)	(5) Moon D'orange 18/1, Fairly useful hurdler. 4/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (24f, good). Off 6 months. Makes chase debut. Significantly down in trip. Rejoined yard after leaving Fergal O'Brien. Smart hurdler is back with this yard for chasing debut; might find this trip sharp.
4	7 4th (7) (40/1 -186%) Sam Magee	40 40/1(-186%)	(7) Sam Magee 40/1, Fairly useful chaser. Winner in hurdle at Wexford in April. Good fourth of 8 in novice chase at Wexford (19.6f, good to soft, 9/1) 70 days ago. Can make presence felt. Pulled-up on chasing debut but better in fourth at Wexford since; needs more.
5th	4 5th (4) (16/1 +27%) Lazer Wolf	16 16/1(+27%)	(4) Lazer Wolf 16/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Limerick in March. 14/1, below form eighth of 24 in handicap hurdle at this course (19.4f, good to soft) 169 days ago, finding little. Makes chase debut. Chasing debut after a break but was runner-up in two points, which will help.
6th	1 6th (1) (25/1 +24%) Clonshire River	25 25/1(+24%)	(1) Clonshire River 25/1, Fair hurdler. 4/1, creditable second of 14 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft) 42 days ago. Much respected on his chase debut. Maiden over hurdles; has run well in defeat at this track but a bit to find on chasing bow.
7th	12 7th (12) (20/1 +9%) Macinamillion	20 20/1(+9%)	(12) Macinamillion 20/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Cork in April. Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle (22/1) at Listowel (16f, soft) 20 days ago. Makes chase debut. Can't be dismissed. Fourth in the Lartigue Hurdle; not bred for this game but could run well if taking to it.
8th	3 8th (3) (8/1 -129%) Hypotenus	8 8/1(-129%)	(3) Hypotenus 8/1, Promising individual. Fairly useful winner at 16f over hurdles. 3/1, very good second of 7 in novice chase at Sligo (17.6f, good) 14 days ago, going off too hard. Likely to improve. Rated 130 over hurdles; 2nd over fences at Sligo last time; can be keen and make errors.
9th	10 9th (10) (33/1 -175%) Wandering Rocks	33 33/1(-175%)	(10) Wandering Rocks 33/1, Fairly useful winner at 17f over hurdles. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, encouraging third of 7 in novice chase (22/1) at Sligo (17.6f, good) on debut over fences 14 days ago. Can build on it now. A decent third on chasing debut at Sligo (2.5l behind Hypotenus); needs more.
10th	11 10th (11) (11/2 +69%) Nine Graces	5.5 11/2(+69%)	(11) Nine Graces 11/2, Useful winner at 22f over hurdles. Has shown promise both runs over fences, set plenty to do when third of 7 in novice chase at Tipperary (23.4f, good to soft, 2/1) 160 days ago. The form pick. Bad mistake on chasing debut and well beaten next time; has a chance if showing best form.
11th	6 11th (6) (100/1 -100%) Quornofamonday	100 100/1(-100%)	(6) Quornofamonday 100/1, Fair hurdler. 4/1, career best when winning 19-runner handicap hurdle at Naas (15.5f, heavy), comfortably. Off 7 months. Makes chase debut. Hooded for 1st time. Merits consideration. Rated 103 over hurdles and has plenty to find in this field; was runner-up in a point.
12th	8 12th (8) (9/2 +0%) Toto Too	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(8) Toto Too 9/2, Useful hurdler. Latest win in hurdle at Naas in April. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (20f, soft, 9/2) 18 days ago. Makes chase debut. Not ruled out. Twice burst blood vessels over the summer; better lately; a player if taking to fences.

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A tricky race. FASCILE MODE landed two hurdle races at this track on his way to a peak mark of 133 in that sphere and catches the eye on chasing debut. Danny Mullins will give him a good steer. Hypotenus went off fast in Sligo and was reeled in after the final fence. He ran well for a long way, though, and could be dangerous off the front again. The suspicion is that there is more to come from Nine Graces, who hasn't put it all together in her two races over fences to date. Touch Me Not, Moon D'orange and Wandering Rocks are others pitching for prize money.

A few of these offer potential but NINE GRACES has some useful winning form to her name over hurdles and has shaped well on both her runs over fences to date too so looks the way to go. Hypotenus also enters the equation on the back of his very good Sligo second, with chase debutants Touch Me Not, Fascile Mode and Moon d'Orange also worthy of consideration.

TOUCH ME NOT got off the mark over hurdles at Tramore when last seen and could do better in this sphere.

16:55 Punchestown Maiden Chase 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:03 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (5/1 +29%) Billy Boi Blue	5 5/1(+29%)	(2) Billy Boi Blue 5/1, Bumper winner for Fergal O'Brien who got off the mark over hurdles in likeable fashion at Hereford in January. Showed improved form when third on handicap debut at Kelso (22.7f) on final outing and likely to give another good account if fully tuned up on this return to action. 2m3f maiden hurdle winner last term; stays 2m6f; chance up in trip for seasonal debut.
2	12 2nd (12) (7/1 +42%) Do No Wrong	7 7/1(+42%)	(12) Do No Wrong 7/1, Fairly useful chaser who scored at Southwell in June and good placed efforts next 3 of 4 starts. Fell at Kelso on most recent outing and now reverts to hurdling for the first time since May 2022. Southwell winner over fences in June; having first run over hurdles since May 2022.
3	11 3rd (11) (3/1 +57%) Tzarmix	3 3/1(+57%)	(11) Tzarmix 3/1, Lightly-raced 6-y-o who landed a Chepstow novice for Sam Thomas back in March 2023. Posted just about his best effort for this yard when fourth of 11 at Worcester (23f, good) in August and left the impression the run didn't get to the bottom of him at Warwick last time. Remains of interest. Exposed; stays 3m well but will need to improve on recent runs to have a chance.
4	9 4th (9) (11/2 -10%) Fox's Fancy	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(9) Fox's Fancy 11/2, Showed ability in a trio of bumpers last season and confirmed hurdling debut promise when off the mark in 10-runner maiden at Perth (20.2f) in April. Remains open to improvement, particularly now upped further in trip on handicap debut. Off the mark stepped up to 2m4f last time; should improve again at 3m on h'cap debut.
5th	4 5th (4) (4/1 +11%) Duke Of Deception	4 4/1(+11%)	(4) Duke Of Deception 4/1, Likeable type who confirmed previous promise when merely pushed out to win 6-runner handicap chase at Haydock (25.6f, soft) in March. Probably should have followed up at Perth on final outing and interesting now returning to hurdling after a break (won this race on return last season). Won this race off 8lb lower in 2023; did well over fences after that; worth considering.
6th	10 6th (10) (11/1 +21%) Master Dancer	11 11/1(+21%)	(10) Master Dancer 11/1, Winning chaser in France who made a successful stable debut over hurdles in 2022/23. Has been disappointing since, however. Upped significantly in trip. Has had a breathing op. Ex-French; hasn't been in top form but now up in trip on first run since a wind op.
7th	8 7th (8) (8/1 +20%) Go Go Chicago	8 8/1(+20%)	(8) Go Go Chicago 8/1, Justified support when winning 9-runner novice hurdle at Stratford (18.7f) on debut in June, edging ahead close home in a sprint finish. Faced no easy task against 2 other winners at Perth on first outing since leaving David Killahena & Graeme McPherson and could have more to offer now upped to 3m. Unexposed; fair third over 2m5f on stable debut last time; no easy task on h'cap debut.
8th	3 8th (3) (25/1 +24%) Isthebaropen	25 25/1(+24%)	(3) Isthebaropen 25/1, Veteran who ran much better than on return when sixth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Worcester (23f, good) 30 days ago. Potentially well treated if she can build on that further. Exposed; last win was in August 2022; fair run last time; more needed.
9th	5 9th (5) (20/1 -43%) North Parade	20 20/1(-43%)	(5) North Parade 20/1, Struck up a good relationship with William Maggs last winter, completing a Newcastle hat-trick and placed at Wetherby and Haydock after. Found the test inadequate when down the field at Kelso on final outing. Hat-trick of 2m4f wins last season; stays 3m; back from a break; may need the run.
10th	6 10th (6) (25/1 -79%) Son Of The Somme	25 25/1(-79%)	(6) Son Of The Somme 25/1, Hurdles/chase winner who ran again ran well on stable debut when second of 8 in handicap chase at Newbury (22.4f) in March. However, held back by his attitude when well held at Southwell last time and now returns to the smaller obstacles after a break. Chase/hurdle winner for Brian Ellison; good second on stable debut; back from a break.
11th	1 11th (1) (33/1 -136%) Quid Pro Quo	33 33/1(-136%)	(1) Quid Pro Quo 33/1, Fairly useful hurdler/chaser who ran no sort of race in handicap chase at Warwick (20f) when last seen 12 months ago. First run for yard after leaving Dan Skelton and worth a precautionary check in the betting contesting his first handicap over hurdles given he's won fresh before. Bumper/hurdle/chase winner for Dan Skelton; off for more than a year; best watched for now.

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DUKE OF DECEPTION hasn't finished outside of the first two home in each of his three starts this year and can continue on an upward trajectory. The seven-year-old won this race last year and despite arriving here 8lb higher, Ben Smith's 7lb claim in the plate will help. Tribal Glory makes his handicap bow and Fergal O'Brien's charge doesn't look unfairly treated off an opening mark of 112, while Do No Wrong is also worthy of consideration.

A competitive finale and it could be worth taking a chance on TZARMIX, who left the impression the run didn't get to the bottom of him at Warwick last time and now has the assistance of Jonjo O'Neill. Fox's Fancy is an interesting handicap debutante with the further step up in trip bound to suit, while last year's winner Duke of Deception and Billy Boi Blue are others to note.

This can go to FOX'S FANCY, who is closely related to Grand National winner One For Arthur and should improve for the step up to 3m.

17:03 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:10 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
9	9 (9) (9/1 +10%) Grass's Jet	9 9/1(+10%)	(9) Grass's Jet 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden who failed to meet expectations, on debut for new yard, when eighth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Bangor (23.2f, good) in June. Others more convincing. Failed to justify strong support on stable debut; not completely ruled out back in trip..
8	8 (8) (33/1 0%) Trevor's Lad	33 33/1(0%)	(8) Trevor's Lad 33/1, Milan gelding who displayed definite promise on first of his 2 starts in novice hurdles during 2022/23 season. However, pulled up on return/handicap debut at Fontwell in April and is likely best watched back from further 6-month absemce here. Lightly raced 6yo who has his issues and others have more obvious claims..
1	10 1st (10) (4/9 +78%) Double Powerful	0.444444 4/9(+78%)	(10) Double Powerful 4/9, Dual winner last term who picked up where he left off, after 7-month absence, when landing 11-runner handicap hurdle at Kelso (20.9f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Can race off the same mark here and holds obvious claims. Rapidly improving 5yo, escapes a penalty for latest win; major player.
2	5 2nd (5) (12/1 +40%) Strackan	12 12/1(+40%)	(5) Strackan 12/1, In the frame on his first 2 runs over hurdles but well below that level on subsequent outings and makes limited appeal on return. Yet to make an impact in handicaps but the drop back in trip and class should help..
3	3 3rd (3) (16/1 +0%) Despereaux	16 16/1(+0%)	(3) Despereaux 16/1, Dual hurdle winner in 2022/23 season but drew a blank in handicaps last season and no signs of a revival at Newton Abbot last month. On a dangerous mark but hard to warm to based on recent form..
4	13 4th (13) (17/2 0%) Robber's Bridge	8.5 17/2(0%)	(13) Robber's Bridge 17/2, Back on scoreboard when taking 14-runner handicap hurdle over C&D (good) in July. 6 lb higher now but ought to go well again. Admirably consistent 6yo; up 6lb for Worcester win in July but sure to be involved..
5th	6 5th (6) (16/1 -14%) Seignor Gringo	16 16/1(-14%)	(6) Seignor Gringo 16/1, Shaped better than previously for this yard when fourth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (25.8f, good, 12/1) in May. Return to shorter trip should suit and could play a part here. Fair fourth over 3m2f with cheekpieces added in May; the drop back in trip is a worry..
6th	11 6th (11) (14/1 +44%) Ca Plane Pour Moi	14 14/1(+44%)	(11) Ca Plane Pour Moi 14/1, Had been shaping up quite well for Colm Murphy, but yet to offer much encouragement for current yard. Stable has a much stronger candidate in Double Powerful; easy to look elsewhere..
4	4 \|F\| (4) (28/1 -12%) Sparkling Duke	28 28/1(-12%)	(4) Sparkling Duke 28/1, Ran with promise on Aintree hurdles bow last October but rather went backwards thereafter and has something to prove on return to track. Cheekpieces on first time. Tailed off on handicap debut in April; needs to improve considerably for the new headgear..
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (14/1 +13%) Getuptheyard	14 14/1(+13%)	(12) Getuptheyard 14/1, Back to best form when creditable fourth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, good to soft) in April. Can race off same mark here but others make more appeal for win purposes. Improved since switched to handicaps but doesn't look straightforward; place claims..
14	14 \|PU\| (14) (125/1 -150%) Commodore Miller	125 125/1(-150%)	(14) Commodore Miller 125/1, Fair form at best for Nicky Henderson and was in the process of running well when departing 2 out in a Huntingdon handicap on first start for this early last year. However, proved disappointing since and is readily opposed. Soundly beaten on both completed starts for this stable; hard to make a case for..

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A 200-day break failed to stop DOUBLE POWERFUL from completing a hat-trick when he ran away with a conditional riders' event at Kelso 10 days ago and, with back form showing he can cope with a quick turnaround between races, he could be difficult to overhaul from the same mark. Robber's Bridge was a C&D winner when last seen and is a key player if picking up where he left off in July. Midnight Jewel completes the shortlist.

DOUBLE POWERFUL extended his winning run in decisive fashion at Kelso earlier this month and carries no penalty for that victory. He should take the beating here. Robber's Bridge and Rehill Relic may give him most to think about.

Horsesomeharry is of interest on handicap debut but DOUBLE POWERFUL (nap) could prove hard to beat.

17:10 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:15 Kempton Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (1/1 +56%) Hott Shott	1 1/1(+56%)	(1) Hott Shott 1/1, Too Darn Hot colt who built on his C&D debut effort when forcing a dead-heat following a break at Goodwood (7f) in August. Similar form and not beaten far when sixth in the Solario at Sandown (7f) 46 days ago and he's respected back in calmer waters. Third to smart rival here on debut; dead-heated at Glorious Goodwood; fifth in the Solario.
2	2 2nd (2) (16/1 -14%) Al Shababi	16 16/1(-14%)	(2) Al Shababi 16/1, Foaled April 17. 8,000 gns foal, €20,000 yearling, 22,000 gns 2-y-o, Without Parole colt. Half-brother to Italian 2-y-o 7f winner Pier Cesar and 7f-1m winner Motawaafeq. Dam unraced. Betting should guide on debut. 22,000gns 2yo breeze-ups; half-brother to two winners; yard is 4-14 with 2yos this term.
3	7 3rd (7) (50/1 -52%) La Botte	50 50/1(-52%)	(7) La Botte 50/1, Foaled February 10. 92,000 gns foal, €280,000 2-y-o, Too Darn Hot colt. Half-brother to Japanese 7f winner Rouge Amalfi. Dam, 8.6f winner, half-sister to useful 7f/1m winner (stayed 10.3f) Ricetta. Needs a check in the betting for positive vibes. 280,000euros (breeze-up) 2yo; by Too Darn Hot and from the family of Kingman; interesting.
4	4 4th (4) (3/1 +33%) Eupator	3 3/1(+33%)	(4) Eupator 3/1, €135,000 Persian King colt who appeals on paper and showed promise when third of 8 in novice at Salisbury (8f, good to soft) on debut 13 days ago, not knocked about. Looks sure to improve and he's shortlisted dropped in trip. Showed promise at Salisbury while shaping as if this sharper scenario will suit; respected.
5th	8 5th (8) (16/5 +4%) Montezuma	3.2 16/5(+4%)	(8) Montezuma 16/5, Foaled February 21. Blue Point colt. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 7f/1m winner Zibelina. Commands respect on debut for top stable and he needs considering. Blue Point colt; very powerful yard has an excellent strike-rate at Kempton; respected.
6th	9 6th (9) (16/1 -33%) Our Planet	16 16/1(-33%)	(9) Our Planet 16/1, Foaled April 8. €220,000 yearling, Earthlight colt. Half-brother to several winners, including smart winner up to 1m Primo Bacio and useful 7f/1m winner Smile of Love. Dam 7f winner who stayed 1m. 220,000euros yearling; suitably bred and stable has a good record with 2yos; possibilities.
7th	5 7th (5) (33/1 -32%) Gaelic Heart	33 33/1(-32%)	(5) Gaelic Heart 33/1, €80,000 yearling, Masar colt. Sixth of 12 in novice (20/1) at Bath (8f, soft) on debut 15 days ago, weakening final 1f. Bred to stay well and likely to do better further down the line. Only midfield at Bath but may do better on this surface, being out of an AW winner.
8th	12 8th (12) (66/1 -164%) Tuco Salamanca	66 66/1(-164%)	(12) Tuco Salamanca 66/1, Belardo colt who was well backed but proved too green early before making late headway when fifth of 11 in maiden (5/2) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) on debut 25 days ago. Should progress. Only a modest fifth at Wolverhampton but shaped promisingly; gelded since.
8th	11 8th (11) (150/1 -200%) Pendragon	150 150/1(-200%)	(11) Pendragon 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 25/1, sixth of 7 in novice at Beverley (8.4f, good to soft) 22 days ago, outpaced 3f out and beaten 1f out. Remains with potential but handicaps promise to be more his bag, including next year. Gives the firm impression he'll be more interesting when switched to handicaps.
10th	13 10th (13) (100/1 -525%) Killing Eye	100 100/1(-525%)	(13) Killing Eye 100/1, Foaled April 10. Camelot filly. Sister to smart 1m-10.2f winner Sinjaari and half-sister to several winners, including useful 7f winner Grand Karat and 5f-6f winner Bright. Blinkers/hood reached for on debut. Wears hood and blinkers on debut, so may not be straightforward.
11th	6 11th (6) (200/1 -700%) Glentanar	200 200/1(-700%)	(6) Glentanar 200/1, Foaled May 16. €6,000 yearling, £20,000 2-y-o, Soldier's Call colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 11f-1½m winner Hot Beat and 2-y-o 6f winner Mamaheart. Betting should prove a useful guide on racecourse bow. £20,000 (breeze-up) 2yo; by Soldier's Call; stable is 0-8 with 2yos this year.
12th	3 12th (3) (200/1 0%) Batman's Boy	200 200/1(0%)	(3) Batman's Boy 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. 150/1, ninth of 11 in maiden at Brighton (8f, good to soft) 8 days ago, dropping away under 2f out. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Holds a poor chance on his turf efforts.

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Having posted a respectable fifth in the Solario at Sandown in August, the 95-rated HOTT SHOTT sets a strong standard. Although a 7lb penalty for his earlier victory when dead-heating at Goodwood makes life tough in this company, Richard Hughes' colt may just have too much class for them. Eupator offered something to work with on his third-placed debut effort at Salisbury, while Montezuma looks the pick of the newcomers.

HOTT SHOTT has quickly reached a fairly useful level so, despite conceding weight all round, he could be the way to go from a handy draw/partnered by Oisin Murphy. Eupator looks sure to improve from his promising debut third at Salisbury and is feared under Joe Leavy. Godolphin newcomer Montezuma also commands plenty of respect.

Hott Shott is the form choice, while EUPATOR should progress. Some of the newcomers are interesting, most notably Montezuma.

17:15 Kempton Stakes (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:20 Nottingham Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (2/1 +20%) Marching Mac	2 2/1(+20%)	(1) Marching Mac 2/1, Latest win at Brighton in October. 2/1, respectable second of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f) 4 days ago. Expected to be bang there. 2nd on heavy at start of the month has kicked off a busy and competitive spell; well in.
2	8 2nd (8) (11/2 +15%) Fortunate Star	5.5 11/2(+15%)	(8) Fortunate Star 11/2, C&D winner. 11/2, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Catterick (5f, soft) 14 days ago. In the picture. C&D win in 2023; third last time (5f, soft) was his most competitive show since the spring.
3	12 3rd (12) (125/1 -89%) Belvoir Kitten	125 125/1(-89%)	(12) Belvoir Kitten 125/1, Last of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f, 125/1) 4 days ago. Visored for 1st time. Unplaced all 15 starts; out of form this autumn; hooded twice in 2023 and now visored.
4	2 4th (2) (16/1 -100%) Mehmo	16 16/1(-100%)	(2) Mehmo 16/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in April. Below form sixth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 5/1). Off 159 days with more needed. Off since May but still looks interesting back here on testing ground.
5th	5 5th (5) (10/1 +38%) Apache Star	10 10/1(+38%)	(5) Apache Star 10/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023 and only sxth of 9 in handicap at this course (6.1f, heavy, 4/1) 7 days ago. Twice 2nd -up in the mud last October but easily best show this term came on AW in March.
6th	10 6th (10) (100/1 -150%) Anificas Beauty	100 100/1(-150%)	(10) Anificas Beauty 100/1, 33/1, first run since leaving Gary & Josh Moore when below-par fourth of 9 in minor event at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 57 days ago. Others appeal more. Only six of 21 races have been on turf and none on softer than good; below form in 2024.
7th	7 7th (7) (3/1 +45%) Enderman	3 3/1(+45%)	(7) Enderman 3/1, Course winner. Two wins from 48 Flat runs. 13/2, below form fifth of 12 in handicap at Leicester (6f, soft) 36 days ago. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. In the frame in eight consecutive races before a lesser show at Leicester five weeks ago.
8th	9 8th (9) (16/1 +0%) Endowed	16 16/1(+0%)	(9) Endowed 16/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Fair fourth of 7 in handicap (22/1) at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) 16 days ago. No forlorn hope. Latest start was his most competitive show since one-year absence; needs to build on that.
9th	6 9th (6) (8/1 -7%) Sounds Of Spring	8 8/1(-7%)	(6) Sounds Of Spring 8/1, Latest win at Ffos Las in August. Twelfth of 13 in handicap at Leicester (6f, heavy, 11/4) 8 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Looks competitive on form if shrugging off latest effort. 1st and 2nd in the mud before tailed-off favourite at Leicester (6f, heavy) last Tuesday.
10th	4 10th (4) (10/1 -82%) So Grateful	10 10/1(-82%)	(4) So Grateful 10/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. Solid third of 7 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good to soft, 17/2) 16 days ago. Shortlisted. Soft-ground record is not that persuasive; second or third over 6f on last three outings.
11th	11 11th (11) (40/1 -21%) Mr Funky Monkey	40 40/1(-21%)	(11) Mr Funky Monkey 40/1, Tenth of 12 in handicap (18/1) at Southwell (5f) 8 days ago. Has work to do. Well beaten in 2021 on sole turf start; on the premises on AW two winters back.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

Mehmo encountered similar conditions when he landed an apprentices' race over C&D on his penultimate start and is a key player fresh from a break. So Grateful and previous course winner Enderman can also get competitive on these terms, but recent form suggests MARCHING MAC is thriving on being kept busy. Off just 2lb higher than for his facile Brighton success, he can strike again back on turf after a near-miss from this rating at Chelmsford.

MARCHING MAC rates the pick of these weights so looks the way to go in a race where a few have question marks against them. So Grateful is next on the list on the back of his solid Hamilton third, although both Fortunate Star and Endowed need factoring in too.

Key horse MARCHING MAC (nap) has a fine chance if a busy spell does not catch up with him. Mehmo may capitalise if it does.

17:20 Nottingham Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Punchestown NH Flat Race 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form
1	1 1st (1) ( ) Friary Road	(1) Friary Road , Twice-raced winner in bumpers. 1 win from 2 runs this season. 11/1, won 12-runner bumper at Listowel (16f, soft) 20 days ago. Easy enough to take on under a penalty. Won a Listowel event notable for the beaten favourite's antics, rider's claim will help.
2	5 2nd (5) ( ) Whinney Hill	(5) Whinney Hill , £40,000 3-y-o, £140,000 4-y-o, Jack Hobbs gelding. Half-brother to fair 17f hurdle winner Rascal. Dam (h106), maiden hurdler, sister to smart hurdler/top-class chaser (stayed 29f) Bellshill. Runner-up sole start in points (Feb 24). Likely-looking newcomer. Went close on his only point-to-point start, 140,000GBP addition to a top team.
3	2 3rd (2) ( ) Jerry From Kerry	(2) Jerry From Kerry , Twice-raced winner in bumpers. 1 win from 2 runs this season. 6/4, won 8-runner bumper at Ballinrobe (16.2f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Sets the bar pretty high. Form of his Ballinrobe win was boosted by the runner-up at Listowel, will be hard to beat.
4	6 4th (6) ( ) Harley's Pride	(6) Harley's Pride , €3,500 3-y-o, Jet Away filly. Half-sister to 3 winners on Flat, including 1m-16.5f winner Sophar Sogood. Dam unraced. Half-sister to a multiple Flat winner, likely to need experience, good 3lb claimer aboard.
5th	3 5th (3) ( ) Couldntmakeitup	(3) Couldntmakeitup , Twice-raced maiden. 16/1, sixth of 7 in bumper at Listowel (16f, soft) 18 days ago. Well held by Jerry From Kerry on collateral form involving dual winner Windbeneathmywings.
6th	7 6th (7) ( ) Morell River	(7) Morell River , Twice-raced maiden. 200/1, seventh of 18 in novice hurdle at Gowran (16f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Makes bumpers debut. Two runs over hurdles, showed mild promise with a prominent showing at Gowran 12 days ago.
7th	4 7th (4) ( ) Feeling Game Ball	(4) Feeling Game Ball , Once-raced maiden. 14/1, eleventh of 12 in bumper at Down Royal (16.8f, good to soft) on NH debut 163 days ago. In good hands but tailed off first time out at Down Royal in May.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content,

JERRY FROM KERRY looks a likely sort for Emmet Mullins after getting off the mark in a Ballinrobe bumper. He stayed on well to post a four-length victory there and the runner-up franked the form in no uncertain terms with a clear-cut success in Listowel. Friary Road showed his resolution to strike in Listowel and has to come under consideration for Ted Walsh, while Whinney Hill ought to have a future after being beaten by a neck in a point-to-point in February. He has switched to Gordon Elliott for his racecourse career and a market check is essential.

JERRY FROM KERRY confirmed debut promise when beating a subsequent winner at Ballinrobe and he can defy a penalty at the main expense of likely newcomer Whinney Hill.

The runner-up had franked the form of the Ballinrobe race won by JERRY FROM KERRY and he looks capable of deying a penalty

17:30 Punchestown NH Flat Race 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:45 Kempton Maiden (Class 5) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (4/1 -20%) First Kiss	4 4/1(-20%)	(6) First Kiss 4/1, Off 10 months after debut and still looked in need of the experience when last of 9 in maiden at this course (8f) 40 days ago. In top hands and has a bigger performance in her. Well-bred filly who had an excuse on her comeback last month and she's not ruled out.
2	7 2nd (7) (22/1 -38%) Grace Taufan	22 22/1(-38%)	(7) Grace Taufan 22/1, 90,000 gns yearling, Ten Sovereigns filly. Dam 6f-7f winner (including at 2 yrs). Plenty to like on paper but yard is 1-24 in maidens this year; could be one for later on.
3	2 3rd (2) (1/1 +38%) Dark Lyric	1 1/1(+38%)	(2) Dark Lyric 1/1, Sent off 9/1 and stepped up on debut run when second of 5 in novice at this course (8f) 26 days ago. That is just about the best form on offer. Only just caught over 1m here last time and she's a big player on this drop in trip.
4	4 4th (4) (5/2 +29%) Faro Di Notte	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(4) Faro Di Notte 5/2, Runner-up in novice and handicap company in August but took a big backward step when fourth of 5 in handicap at Sandown (7f, soft, 9/4) 33 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Hood on first time. Her best form puts her in the picture and she had an excuse on soft latest; hood now added.
5th	3 5th (3) (40/1 +0%) Empress Of Hope	40 40/1(+0%)	(3) Empress Of Hope 40/1, Last of 9 in maiden at Nottingham (8.3f, good, 28/1) on debut 64 days ago and probably needs more time. Well-bred filly but she finished a remote last of nine on her Nottingham debut in August.
6th	5 6th (5) (80/1 +0%) Fire And Rain	80 80/1(+0%)	(5) Fire And Rain 80/1, 150/1 and fared about as well as could be expected when last of 6 in novice at Salisbury (9.9f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Down in trip. Beaten 15l at big prices in both her runs and needs a transformation on this drop to 7f.
7th	1 7th (1) (14/1 -100%) Born To Lead	14 14/1(-100%)	(1) Born To Lead 14/1, £62,000 yearling, Churchill filly. Dam once-raced half-sister to smart winner up to 10.5f Flight Leader out of smart winner up to 1¼m (2-y-o 1m winner) Principal Role. Ticks plenty of boxes on paper. Drawn out wide on debut but she has a striking pedigree and needs checking in market.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

Having been caught late on over 1m at this venue last time, this looks a good opportunity for DARK LYRIC to go one better. This drop in trip can be the perfect tonic for Sean Woods' runner and she can shed her maiden tag at the third time of asking. Better can be expected from Faro Di Notte with conditions likely to suit, while Born To Lead is a newcomer to note.

Not a strong maiden so newcomer BORN TO LEAD, who hails from a talented family, may well be up to the task. Dark Lyric sets the standard on her runner-up effort over 1m here last month and she seems sure to be involved, while First Kiss presumably has a bigger performance in her given the connections she represents.

This can go to DARK LYRIC, who was only just caught in a 1m novice here last month and sets a good standard on this drop to 7f.

17:45 Kempton Maiden (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:15 Kempton Stakes (Class 2) 7f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	12 1st (12) (7/2 +22%) Cartwheel	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(12) Cartwheel 7/2, 4/1, third of 9 in maiden at Beverley (5f, good to firm) on debut 28 days ago, not knocked about. Significantly up in trip. Likely to improve. Showed promise at Beverley while seeming to find 5f inadequate; may improve.
2	6 2nd (6) (20/1 +50%) Pave The Way	20 20/1(+50%)	(6) Pave The Way 20/1, Once-raced maiden. 22/1, last of 7 in novice at Newbury (7f, soft) on debut 25 days ago. Needs to improve markedly on her Newbury effort.
3	11 3rd (11) (13/2 +70%) Annsar	6.5 13/2(+70%)	(11) Annsar 13/2, Foaled April 2. 1,000 gns foal, €14,000 2-y-o, Time Test filly. Dam 7f winner (including at 2 yrs). 14,000euros (breeze-up) 2yo; out of a 7f winner; interesting.
4	4 4th (4) (5/6 +63%) Darn Hot Mystery	0.833333 5/6(+63%)	(4) Darn Hot Mystery 5/6, 34,000 gns yearling, Too Darn Hot filly. Dam useful French 2-y-o 7f winner who stayed 1m. Improved from debut when second of 10 in maiden at Lingfield (7f, AW, 10/3) 35 days ago, headed close home. Can surely win races. Might have won at Lingfield last time but for hanging briefly; the form pick.
5th	13 5th (13) (66/1 -371%) Life Is Rosie	66 66/1(-371%)	(13) Life Is Rosie 66/1, Foaled February 7. 8,000 gns yearling, Lightning Spear filly. Dam unraced, out of useful 1¼m winner (stayed 1½m) Circling. Newcomer to note. 8,000gns yearling; by Lightning Spear; market informative.
6th	1 6th (1) (200/1 -300%) Advertorial	200 200/1(-300%)	(1) Advertorial 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. 16/1, ninth of 10 in maiden at Leicester (8.2f, heavy) 8 days ago. Soundly beaten in both outings.
7th	8 7th (8) (200/1 -506%) Rye	200 200/1(-506%)	(8) Rye 200/1, Foaled April 2. Massaat filly. Dam winner up to 6.5f (2-y-o 5f winner). Massaat filly; stable has a very low strike-rate with 2yos.
8th	5 8th (5) (33/1 -83%) Lieutenant Lily	33 33/1(-83%)	(5) Lieutenant Lily 33/1, Foaled February 9. 28,000 gns yearling, Cracksman filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful 7f winner California Love and 1m-9.5f winner Flying Panther. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. 28,000gns yearling; siblings include a 7f 2yo/AW winner; likely type.
9th	9 9th (9) (14/1 -40%) Study Of Motion	14 14/1(-40%)	(9) Study Of Motion 14/1, Foaled March 9. €36,000 yearling, Study of Man filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including winner up to 2m Themaxwecan and 1m-1¼m winner Mars Landing, both useful, and 1m/9f winner Moai. 36,000euros yearling; by Study Of Man; yard is 2-12 with 2yos this year.
10th	7 10th (7) (100/1 -400%) Prima Diva	100 100/1(-400%)	(7) Prima Diva 100/1, Foaled February 23. Bated Breath filly. Sister to useful 5f winner Merry Banter and half-sister to several winners, including 2-y-o 6f winner Belvoir Diva and 7f winner Concrete Mac. Newcomer to note. Sibling to five winners; yard had a winning 2yo newcomer last week.
11th	2 11th (2) (28/1 -75%) Arizona Indi	28 28/1(-75%)	(2) Arizona Indi 28/1, Foaled April 19. £33,000 yearling, Arizona filly. Half-sister to several winners, including useful 5f/6f winner Pepsi Cat and 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Golden Arrow. £33,000 yearling; one of two newcomers for this yard; market instructive.
12th	14 12th (14) (9/1 -260%) Rosso Levanto	9 9/1(-260%)	(14) Rosso Levanto 9/1, 12,000 gns yearling, Waldgeist filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful winner up to 1¾m Adjuvant and 7.3f winner Offiah. 7/2, third of 10 in maiden at Leicester (8.2f, heavy) on debut 8 days ago, going smoothly in front before headed final 1f. Will improve and good shout. Faded into third over 1m at Leicester; may see out this race better; respected.
13th	3 13th (3) (33/1 -136%) Bear Baby	33 33/1(-136%)	(3) Bear Baby 33/1, Foaled March 19. Muhaarar filly. Dam, 7f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 7f Capt Chaos out of useful 2-y-o 1m winner Blusienka. First foal of a three-time 7f AW winner; suitably bred debutante.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

DARN HOT MYSTERY has shown plenty of ability in her two starts to date and this represents a good opportunity for Henry Candy's charge to get her head in front. The Too Darn Hot filly was denied on the line at Lingfield last month and should take all of the beating if building on that effort. Rosso Levanto is feared most after a promising start to her career at Leicester recently, while similar comments apply to Cartwheel.

ROSSO LEVANTO made a bright start in the mud at Leicester last week and could be the way to go with more on the cards switched to AW. Darn Hot Mystery has solid claims, while Cartwheel is a likely improver after a promising debut at Beverley. Prima Diva might be the pick of the newcomers.

Solid contender DARN HOT MYSTERY is first choice ahead of Rosso Levanto and Cartwheel. A few of the newcomers are interesting.

18:15 Kempton Stakes (Class 2) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:45 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 11f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (8/1 +20%) Bas Bleu	8 8/1(+20%)	(8) Bas Bleu 8/1, 5/1, creditable third of 8 in handicap at Bath (11.6f, good to firm) 42 days ago, rallying into that position late on. Worth considering with a first-time hood now enlisted. 3yo maiden who is largely consistent; possibilities if taking well to hood.
2	2 2nd (2) (9/1 -13%) Speriamo	9 9/1(-13%)	(2) Speriamo 9/1, Course winner. Latest win at Chelmsford City in September. Very good second of 7 in handicap (11/2) at Newmarket (10f, good) 25 days ago, collared final 100 yds. Mark has edged back up a little more but definite claims again. Back in good form the last twice and remains well treated on historical data.
3	3 3rd (3) (11/8 +73%) Loving Look	1.375 11/8(+73%)	(3) Loving Look 11/8, Held on gamely to open her account in an 11f novice here in August. Similar form when third of 9 in handicap (13/2) at Newbury (12f, good to soft) 26 days ago and she's an interesting runner back on this surface/eased in class. Low-mileage 3yo; off the mark at Kempton on penultimate run; respected back here.
4	6 4th (6) (15/2 +32%) Salamanca City	7.5 15/2(+32%)	(6) Salamanca City 15/2, Knocking on the door prior to opening her account at Leicester (10f) in July. Shade disappointing after 8 weeks off when sixth of 8 in handicap back there last month but she appeals as a likely type to bounce back. Disappointing last time but may still have more to offer; has shown promise here.
5th	4 5th (4) (9/1 +10%) True Wisdom	9 9/1(+10%)	(4) True Wisdom 9/1, Ran up to best with the run of the race when second at Redcar (10f) on penultimate start. Shade underwhelming when eighth of 10 in handicap at Redcar (10f, good to soft) 21 days ago but not ruled out if bouncing back. Inconsistent this term and proved a disappointing favourite last time.
6th	7 6th (7) (16/1 -33%) Placeholder	16 16/1(-33%)	(7) Placeholder 16/1, Dual winner at up to 1m on AW. However, appeared stretched by the trip when sixth of 13 in handicap at Doncaster (10.2f, good to soft, 14/1) 31 days ago. Eased 2 lb ahead of this further step up in trip. Regressed the last twice; doubtful stayer upped further in trip.
7th	10 7th (10) (14/1 +30%) Alvesta	14 14/1(+30%)	(10) Alvesta 14/1, Bounced back to best when second at Lingfield (10f) on penultimate start but folded as if amiss when last of 9 in handicap (7/2) at Sandown (10f, good) 28 days ago. Steps up in trip returned to all weather but her record now stands at 0-12. 3yo maiden who has some respectable form; gets weight all round; not ruled out.
8th	5 8th (5) (33/1 -313%) Miss Bielsa	33 33/1(-313%)	(5) Miss Bielsa 33/1, Successful on debut in maiden at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in January. Absent since finishing well held ninth of 10 on handicap debut at Salisbury (9.9f, good to firm) in June. Mark demands improvement back from 4 months off but it remains early days. Fair form in two runs at Wolverhampton; absent since poor effort on turf in June.
9th	9 9th (9) (5/1 +23%) Ever Hopefull	5 5/1(+23%)	(9) Ever Hopefull 5/1, Bated Breath filly who again showed fair form when third of 7 in novice at Beverley (9.9f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Represents top stable and further increase in trip could unlock further progress on handicap debut. Nicely bred and looks the type to do well now qualified for handicaps; interesting.
10th	1 10th (1) (66/1 -1000%) Ellexis	66 66/1(-1000%)	(1) Ellexis 66/1, Eased a little in weights and proved as good as ever when winning 10-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in January, forging clear. Absent since but she returns with her yard amongst the winners and needs considering. Absent since clearcut win over 9.5f in January; stamina to prove over new trip.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

Ellexis was a commanding winner on her latest outing over the extended 1m1f at Wolverhampton in January and should she return to the track in similar form, she could be difficult to stop. Having said that, an 8lb rise makes life tougher. Therefore, a chance is taken on SPERIAMO, who was beaten just half a length over 1m2f at Newmarket last time. Handicap debutant Ever Hopefull completes the shortlist.

BAS BLEU went like a well-handicapped filly when runner-up behind a subsequent winner at Newbury on her penultimate start and, having again ran creditably when third at Bath 6 weeks ago, she's worth siding with to confirm her mark a workable one. Course winner Loving Look and handicap debutante Ever Hopefull are others to consider, whilst the returning Ellexis needs monitoring in the market back from a break.

Preference is for LOVING LOOK, who may well have more to offer back at the scene of her August win. Ever Hopefull is feared most.

18:45 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:15 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 11f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (20/1 -100%) Siempre Arturo	20 20/1(-100%)	(1) Siempre Arturo 20/1, Recorded fourth win of the year when successful at Newmarket in July. Off just 6 days, possibly found race coming too soon when fifth of 7 in handicap at Sandown (10f, good to soft, 5/4) 83 days ago. Not discounted. Off since July flop; may rebound but needs to resume progress to defy top weight.
2	9 2nd (9) (11/2 -10%) Aulis	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(9) Aulis 11/2, In first-time visor, showed improved form when winning 5-runner handicap at Southwell (12.1f, evens) 42 days ago, suited by return to more patient tactics. Major player having run well on previous 2 visits to this course. Took well to new headgear last time and the form is strong; respected in retained visor.
3	4 3rd (4) (16/1 -14%) Diamond Ranger	16 16/1(-14%)	(4) Diamond Ranger 16/1, Gained a first handicap success at Windsor in September. Shaped as if still in good form when fourth of 7 in handicap (17/2) at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 9 days ago, not ideally placed. Needs everything to drop right. Held off this mark last week but did enough to suggest he remains in form.
4	2 4th (2) (8/1 -7%) Ludo's Landing	8 8/1(-7%)	(2) Ludo's Landing 8/1, Proved at least as good as ever when winning 13-runner handicap (9/1) at this C&D 3 week ago, scoring with bit in hand. Respected as he bids for a third victory in 4 starts. Largely consistent this year and scored over C&D most recently; solid contender.
5th	5 5th (5) (15/8 +77%) Palace Green	1.875 15/8(+77%)	(5) Palace Green 15/8, Successful here (10f) in April. Lesser effort when eighth of 9 in handicap at Ascot (10f, good to soft, 15/2) 39 days ago, but no surprise to see him bounce back returned to this venue. Drops back in class and returns to the scene of his novice win; interesting.
6th	3 6th (3) (10/1 +38%) Miss Dolly Rocker	10 10/1(+38%)	(3) Miss Dolly Rocker 10/1, Course winner. Back to winning ways at Bath in September and produced another good effort when second of 9 in handicap at Newbury (12f, good to soft, 11/1) 26 days ago. Could be in the mix in her current form. Back in top form last month; now on career-high mark but is difficult to dismiss.
7th	11 7th (11) (16/1 -60%) Highland Spring	16 16/1(-60%)	(11) Highland Spring 16/1, Off the mark at this course (8f) in August. Failed to repeat that effort when last of 14 in handicap (5/1) back here 2 weeks ago, but he's not written off having previously shaped as if this longer trip should suit. Disappointing this month when bidding for a 1m Kempton double; upped in trip.
8th	8 8th (8) (11/1 -10%) Ten Dimes	11 11/1(-10%)	(8) Ten Dimes 11/1, Made a winning return at Newcastle in April. In first time cheekpieces, 10¾ lengths twelfth of 14 to Sound Angela in listed race at Yarmouth (10.1f, firm, 100/1) 28 days ago. Could fare better back in a handicap. Second over C&D on most recent AW attempt, taking record in this sphere to 2122.
9th	14 9th (14) (50/1 -213%) Imperial Cult	50 50/1(-213%)	(14) Imperial Cult 50/1, Soon back on track when winning 9-runner handicap (10/3) at Epsom (10.1f, soft) 34 days ago, pulling a long way clear with the runner-up. Will need to find more again upped in grade. Scored at Epsom last month, adding to his two Lingfield AW wins in July.
10th	13 10th (13) (80/1 -300%) Bohemian Breeze	80 80/1(-300%)	(13) Bohemian Breeze 80/1, Without a win this year but shaped as if still in decent heart when sixth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 4/1) 43 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. First run for yard after leaving Charlie Johnston. Appears to have a stiffer task back up in class on debut for new yard.
11th	12 11th (12) (28/1 -75%) Star Jasmine	28 28/1(-75%)	(12) Star Jasmine 28/1, Winner at Bath in April, but followed a couple of creditable efforts with a below-par one when last of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (9f, good to firm, 12/1) 64 days ago. Back up in trip as she makes polytrack debut. Consistent maiden form has not been sustained since handicapping.
12th	10 12th (10) (40/1 -60%) Bizarre Law	40 40/1(-60%)	(10) Bizarre Law 40/1, Course winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Run best excused when ninth of 11 in handicap at Chester (10.3f, heavy, 10/1) 25 days ago, slowly away and paying price for big move into contention. Blinkers on 1st time. Not in top form; chance depends on how well he responds to new headgear.
13th	7 13th (7) (16/1 -167%) Crimson Road	16 16/1(-167%)	(7) Crimson Road 16/1, Doubled his tally when scoring in 8-runner handicap at Newbury (10f, good to firm, 7/2) 48 days ago, suited by emphasis on speed. Can give his running again upped in trip returned to all-weather. Generally consistent this season, winning twice on turf (including last time).
14th	6 14th (6) (9/2 +55%) Fighter Command	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(6) Fighter Command 9/2, Opened account at Windsor in April. After 8 weeks off (gelded), again raced freely when tailed-off sixth of 8 in handicap at Newmarket (12f, heavy, 10/3) 20 days ago. Tongue strap now reached for. Headstrong sort; has the ability to figure, provided he settles well enough.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

Ludo's Landing finally won on the all-weather when scoring over course and distance last month and could be thereabouts despite a 4lb rise. PALACE GREEN failed to run his race on the testing ground at Ascot last time, but Richard Hughes' charge won a novice race by five lengths here in April and the return to this surface should suit. Newbury winner Crimson Road and Miss Dolly Rocker could both go well too.

AULIS took a step forward in a change of headgear when getting off the mark at Southwell last month, form which has been boosted by the second and third both winning since, so he is taken to score again now that he's up and running. Ludo's Landing won comfortably over C&D on his latest outing and could be the main danger, ahead of Palace Green.

With the visor retained, AULIS (nap) is taken to build on his solid Southwell win and follow up. Palace Green is second choice.

19:15 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:45 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (4/1 -14%) Queen's Guard	4 4/1(-14%)	(2) Queen's Guard 4/1, Fairly useful filly who registered a second career victory at Lingfield (6f) in June. Unable to make an impact on turf subsequently, again well held in listed company at Ayr (5.5f) 26 days ago. Profile on synthetics a plus though and return to handicaps firmly in her favour also. Has strong AW form; struggled in Listed events on turf of late; this more suitable.
2	1 2nd (1) (5/1 +17%) Circe	5 5/1(+17%)	(1) Circe 5/1, Opened her account in handicaps back from a break at Newbury (1m) in July. Better than bare result when fourth at Goodwood next time and whilst she hasn't fully fired in 2 starts since, she's not one to write off. Remains unexposed on all weather. Two wins from nine starts (7f/1m) but she has something to prove now dropping to 6f.
3	3 3rd (3) (5/6 +39%) Minnie Wildes	0.833333 5/6(+39%)	(3) Minnie Wildes 5/6, Bated Breath who made a winning debut at Ffos Las (6f, heavy) in August and maintained her 100% record when making all under a penalty at Newcastle (6f) 15 days ago. Remains open to improvement and big shout in hat-trick bid on handicap debut. Two easy 6f wins this year; clearly talented but she's in deeper this time; shortlisted.
4	6 4th (6) (12/1 +14%) Scarlet Lady	12 12/1(+14%)	(6) Scarlet Lady 12/1, Winner at Yarmouth in August. Seventh of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (8f, good to firm, 7/1) 27 days ago. Back down in trip. 7f win in Yarmouth Class 6 in August; less good twice since; the drop in trip is a query.
5th	4 5th (4) (20/1 -135%) Miss Stormy Night	20 20/1(-135%)	(4) Miss Stormy Night 20/1, 3 wins from 9 runs this year. Latest win at Lingfield in July. 5/1, last of 8 in handicap at Nottingham (6.1f, good) 64 days ago so needs to bounce back. Fast-ground 6f hat-trick this summer; disappointed when last seen; needs a full revival.

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The unbeaten MINNIE WILDES defied a penalty to land the odds in novice company at Newcastle with the minimum of fuss. The daughter of Bated Breath has yet to face a proper test, but is open to any amount of improvement now handicapping and looks the one to beat. Miss Stormy Night's winning run came to an abrupt end when well beaten at Nottingham latest, so Powerdress rates a bigger threat having won over course and distance two starts ago.

MINNIE WILDES cemented the positive start made when successful on debut at Ffos Las when making short work of 5 rivals under a penalty at Newcastle 2 weeks ago and she can maintain her 100% record now handicapping, with the distinct possibility of more to come. The return to handicaps is a plus for Queen's Guard and she's respected back on synthetics. Circe is another worthy of respect.

Minnie Wildes may prove to have been let in lightly but the class-dropping QUEEN'S GUARD is a feasible alternative back on AW.

19:45 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:15 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	12 1st (12) (10/1 +70%) Purple Poppy	10 10/1(+70%)	(12) Purple Poppy 10/1, One win from 33 Flat runs. 28/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at this course (7f) 21 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Others more persuasive. Infrequent winner; not at her best over 7f here last month; now tried in blinkers.
2	6 2nd (6) (13/2 +7%) First Company	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(6) First Company 13/2, C&D winner. Below form fifth of 10 in handicap (25/1) at this C&D 21 days ago, again not helping his cause by taking a strong hold. However, he's fallen to a handy mark and not one to write off (last 2 victories gained here). Big chance on this winter's C&D form; return of B Loughnane a plus; should go well.
3	7 3rd (7) (11/1 -57%) Cogsworth	11 11/1(-57%)	(7) Cogsworth 11/1, Latest win at Brighton (7f) in May. 5/1, last of 8 in handicap at Yarmouth (8f, good) 69 days ago. Return to shorter in his favour back on AW and booking of Murphy catches the eye. Two 7f wins in May; below par over a mile the last twice; O Murphy booked but drawn widest.
4	1 4th (1) (5/1 -100%) Sir Rodneyredblood	5 5/1(-100%)	(1) Sir Rodneyredblood 5/1, C&D winner. 2/1, came in for a well-judged ride when resuming winning ways in 7-runner handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 50 days ago. Well drawn to attack again nudged up 3 lb. Respected. Prolific AW winner, including C&D; game effort at Lingfield in August; should go well.
5th	11 5th (11) (14/1 +58%) Revolucion	14 14/1(+58%)	(11) Revolucion 14/1, One win from 34 Flat runs. Sixth of 10 in handicap (15/2) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 11 days ago. Mark has eased a little more but others make greater appeal for win purposes. Poor strike-rate and he hasn't fired for current stable; opposable despite reduced mark.
6th	5 6th (5) (9/2 +68%) Clyde Bay	4.5 9/2(+68%)	(5) Clyde Bay 9/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Shaped as if needing the run after 5 months off when eighth of 11 in handicap (33/1) at Salisbury (6f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time and could fare better. Of interest on his 2yo form; well held at Salisbury last month; now tongue tied.
7th	2 7th (2) (28/1 -40%) Watermelon Sugar	28 28/1(-40%)	(2) Watermelon Sugar 28/1, Latest win at Lingfield in April. 25/1, tenth of 13 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 20 days ago, racing off the pace. Back up in trip. Struggled since an impressive Lingfield win in April (6f); would need to see money for him.
8th	8 8th (8) (9/2 +31%) Lilkian	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(8) Lilkian 9/2, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 7/2, seventh of 10 in handicap at this C&D 26 days ago. Not taken lightly for all he's likely to face competition on the front end. Not at his best over C&D last month; dangerous mark but needs a revival.
9th	4 9th (4) (13/2 -63%) Electric Avenue	6.5 13/2(-63%)	(4) Electric Avenue 13/2, Winner at Brighton in June. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable second of 11 in handicap back at that venue (7f, good, 6/1) 29 days ago. Booking of Callan a plus and respected in this groove. 7f turf win in June; solid second at Brighton latest; drop back to 6f not sure to suit.
10th	3 10th (3) (18/1 -100%) Melisende	18 18/1(-100%)	(3) Melisende 18/1, Winner at Lingfield in September. Eighth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 15/2) 25 days ago, plugging on. Still, no surprise to see her bounce back and booking of Marquand catches the eye. Well backed when winning at Lingfield (6f AW) last month; less good one week later.
11th	9 11th (9) (18/1 -50%) Concierge	18 18/1(-50%)	(9) Concierge 18/1, Fifth of 6 in handicap (10/3) at Chepstow (5.1f, good to firm) 43 days ago, plugging on final 1f. Fallen to a handy mark and the return to this trip in his favour. Yet to win this year but conditions no problem and he's slipping down the weights; chance.

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Sir Rodneyredblood has now won 14 times on the all-weather after scoring at Lingfield in August. He can make his presence felt once again, but it could be ELECTRIC AVENUE's turn. George Baker's filly overcame an early stumble when runner-up in first-time cheekpieces at Brighton latest and returns to this shorter trip with solid claims. Melisende and Lilkian are others worthy of a second glance.

SIR RODNEYREDBLOOD bounced back to form returned to an artificial surface when successful at Lingfield back in August and, well-berthed to attack again, he looks a live player up 3 lb. Electric Avenue, Cogsworth and First Company are others to consider.

Sir Rodneyredblood and Concierge can go well but FIRST COMPANY has had excuses of late and Billy Loughnane is now back on board

20:15 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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