1 Friday 20th October 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Friday 20th October 2023

There were 37 Races on Friday 20th October 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Redcar, 6 races at Uttoxeter, 6 races at Fakenham, 9 races at Newcastle, 8 races at Dundalk, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 20th October 2023

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

13:35 Redcar Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (2.75/1 -10%) Mereside Diva	2.75 2.75/1(-10%)	(3) Mereside Diva 2.75/1, Latest win at Nottingham in May. 4/1, good ½-length second of 6 to Sacred Falls in handicap at Ayr (6f, soft) 17 days ago, clear of rest. Shortlist material. Nottingham winner in May and ran well behind Sacred Falls latest; in the mix.
2	6 2nd (6) (3.33/1 -33%) Sacred Falls	3.33 3.33/1(-33%)	(6) Sacred Falls 3.33/1, Career best when winning 6-runner handicap (4/1) at Ayr (6f, soft) 17 days ago by ½ length from Mereside Diva, always holding on. Readily saw off Mereside Diva at Ayr last time (6f, soft); likely there's more to come.
3	9 3rd (9) (12/1 -140%) Hardy Angel	12 12/1(-140%)	(9) Hardy Angel 12/1, 22/1, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Hamilton (5f, soft) 18 days ago. Remains fairly treated on old form. 2-3 since dropped to 5f; effective over 6f on slow ground so can't be discounted.
4	1 4th (1) (11/1 +0%) Crypto Quest	11 11/1(+0%)	(1) Crypto Quest 11/1, Good third of 8 in handicap (7/1) at Newcastle (5f) 7 days ago. More effective on turf and merits respect. In good form for his new yard but something to prove on slower than good.
5th	5 5th (5) (9/2 +44%) Blazing Son	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(5) Blazing Son 9/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Southwell in May. Below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good to soft, 9/2) 26 days ago. Likely to be back on his game and shouldn't be taken lightly. C&D winner; on last winning mark and last two runs probably not as bad as they look.
6th	4 6th (4) (10/1 +17%) Happier	10 10/1(+17%)	(4) Happier 10/1, C&D winner. Below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Pontefract (6f, good to soft, 17/2) 11 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Not discounted. C&D win in May and 2nd in 3 of her next 4 runs; below par the last twice & needs a revival.
7th	2 7th (2) (5/1 +44%) Isle Of Dreams	5 5/1(+44%)	(2) Isle Of Dreams 5/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 5 runs this year. Latest win at Thirsk in July. 15/2, fourth of 6 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Prolific since handicapping, including two C&D wins; still not fully exposed.
8th	7 8th (7) (18/1 +10%) Slingsbytoo	18 18/1(+10%)	(7) Slingsbytoo 18/1, Winner at Catterick in July. 10/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (5.6f, good) 33 days ago. Something to find on form. Came from well back to win at Catterick in July (5f); still unexposed as a sprinter.

LTO Selection:

Sacred Falls finally got her head in front over 6f at Ayr last time and another bold bid can be expected, but the nod goes to the reopposing MERESIDE DIVA. David and Nicola Barron's charge was only a half-length behind the winner on that occasion and she appears to have a good chance of reversing that form off 2lb better terms here. Fellow last-time-out winner Hardy Angel heads the remainder with this extra yardage likely to suit.

MERESIDE DIVA was unable to get past Sacred Falls at Ayr last time but she's on slightly better terms and fancied to turn the tables in a race that the pair may dominate. Hardy Angel returned to form to score marginally at Hamilton recently, so he's another one to consider.

Isle Of Dreams will be dangerous back at a sharper track but SACRED FALLS (nap) looks the type to carry on improving with experience

13:35 Redcar Handicap (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:40 Uttoxeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (6/4 +25%) Go To War	1.5 6/4(+25%)	(4) Go To War 6/4, Made appeal on paper and off the mark at first time of asking in 11-runner bumper here 12 months ago. Built on that promise when eighth of 20 in Grade 2 event at Aintree 6 months later and should have a good future as a hurdler. Debut win here reads well and was then eighth of 20 in a Grade 2 bumper at Aintree.
1	1 (1) (6/1 +14%) Macanogue	6 6/1(+14%)	(1) Macanogue 6/1, Improved when landing a gamble in 14-runner maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft) in May, all out. Sold out of Luke Comer's yard for £30,000 later that month and the suspicion is he'll need to improve again to defy a penalty. The winner of an Irish maiden hurdle and might be vulnerable with his penalty.
7	7 (7) (8/1 +0%) Making Headway	8 8/1(+0%)	(7) Making Headway 8/1, £35,000 3-y-o, £50,000 4-y-o, Malinas gelding. Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points (Nov 2022) and warrants respect on Rules debut. Engaged 2,25 Carlisle Thursday. Had a hard race when winning her first hurdle at Carlisle on Thursday.
3	3 (3) (9/2 +10%) Goodwin	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(3) Goodwin 9/2, Confirmed debut promise when easily landing 9-runner bumper at Fontwell (17.7f, good) in February, suited by longer trip. Much respected now going hurdling. Came readily clear to win his bumper at Fontwell and could be a useful hurdling recruit.
2	2 (2) (10/1 -25%) Damarta	10 10/1(-25%)	(2) Damarta 10/1, Carried over his headstrong tendencies from bumpers but still caught the eye when just failing to snatch third on hurdling debut here (16.8f) in May. Still in need of the experience when below that level on his recent return at Newton Abbot and remains with potential. Can be headstrong and again he was never dangerous at Newton Abbot.
5	5 (5) (15/2 -50%) Impatient	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(5) Impatient 15/2, Quite expensive as a store horse and showed plenty to work on when second in a Newcastle bumper in December. Run best excused (stumbled after halfway) at Ayr 4 months later so better judged on debut form ahead of this switch to hurdling. Others achieved more in the bumper scene but he's a likely improver over hurdles.
9	9 (9) (20/1 -43%) Getaway Glory	20 20/1(-43%)	(9) Getaway Glory 20/1, €17,000 3-y-o, £40,000 4-y-o, Getaway gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/chase winner Vintage Fizz and point/bumper winner Fameaftertheglory. Won only start in Irish points in April and rates an interesting Rules debutant for respected yard. Bought for £40,000 after winning an Irish point in April (front two clear).
6	6 (6) (25/1 -56%) Lone Soldier	25 25/1(-56%)	(6) Lone Soldier 25/1, Green sole outing in bumpers and shaped as if better for the run sent hurdling after 9 months off (had breathing op) when eighth of 11 at Newton Abbot (16.8f, soft) 18 days ago. Open to improvement but may be brought along with handicaps in mind. Yard done well in this race; wouldn't be the obvious answer on what he's shown.
11	11 (11) (80/1 -60%) Orbys River	80 80/1(-60%)	(11) Orbys River 80/1, €13,000 3-y-o, £8,000 5-y-o, Ol' Man River mare. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler Clash of D Titans. Dam pulled up both starts in points. Failed to complete both starts in Irish points, fell latest (May 7). In second when falling late on in her second Irish point; form looks nothing special.
10	10 (10) (100/1 +0%) James Baie	100 100/1(+0%)	(10) James Baie 100/1, Unplaced sole outing in points and showed only modest form in a pair of bumpers for Harriet Dickin. Needs a big step forward on hurdle/yard debut. Some bumper promise for previous yard; up against it in a novice of this nature.
8	8 (8) (125/1 -25%) My Monty	125 125/1(-25%)	(8) My Monty 125/1, Showed a bit more than previously in a first-time tongue strap when fourth of 9 at Stratford (16.3f, heavy) on final outing in bumpers. Off 6 months and needs to improve plenty more on hurdle debut. Ran better in his final bumper at Stratford but was still beaten about 16l.

LTO Selection:

GO TO WAR made the ideal start to his career when scoring in a bumper at this track last October before taking his chance in the Grade 2 at Aintree in the spring. He wasn't disgraced in finishing eighth on that occasion and the five-year-old gets the vote on his hurdling bow. Goodwin displayed promise in a couple of bumper outings, winning on the second occasion at Fontwell, and he is likely to pose a solid threat, along with Macanogue, who has winning form over timber in Ireland.

GO TO WAR is bred to be suited by longer trips, but he certainly didn't look slow when seeing off a subsequent winner in a C&D bumper on his debut, so he's selected to make a successful start over hurdles for his red-hot stable. Fellow bumper winner Goodwin is another interesting hurdling newcomer, while Damarta remains with potential having still looked notably raw on his recent return at Newton Abbot.

Preference is for GO TO WAR, who beat a talented horse here on his bumper debut before a respectable effort in a Grade 2 at Aintree.

13:40 Uttoxeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:10 Redcar Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
5	5 (5) (4/1 -45%) Kats Bob	4 4/1(-45%)	(5) Kats Bob 4/1, 4/1, improved on recent efforts to win 12-runner handicap at Newcastle (6f) 14 days ago. Needs considering despite 5 lb rise. Two 6f wins this year, travelling strongly on AW latest; respected despite 5lb rise.
1	1 (1) (6/1 +45%) Impeller	6 6/1(+45%)	(1) Impeller 6/1, Below form fifth of 10 in handicap (14/1) at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Others more persuasive. Good spell in July/August but his form has dipped the last twice.
2	2 (2) (6/1 +63%) Parisiac	6 6/1(+63%)	(2) Parisiac 6/1, Ninth of 11 in handicap (14/1) at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) 30 days ago. More is needed. On a fair mark and rain won't bother him; promising apprentice booked; considered.
6	6 (6) (10/3 +17%) Burj Malinka	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(6) Burj Malinka 10/3, Latest win at Hamilton in September. Possibly found race coming too soon when seventh of 8 in handicap there (6f, soft) 18 days ago. Remains one to be interested in. Flopped when a warm favourite latest; all wins at Hamilton; others stronger today.
8	8 (8) (11/1 -10%) Purple Martini	11 11/1(-10%)	(8) Purple Martini 11/1, C&D winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Musselburgh in May. Ninth of 10 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, soft, 5/2) 80 days ago so needs to get back on track. C&D winner on soft in April; also won over 7f in May; mixed since but needs consideration.
7	7 (7) (13/2 -18%) Havana Rum	6.5 13/2(-18%)	(7) Havana Rum 13/2, Latest win at Catterick in September. Last of 10 in handicap at Nottingham (6.1f, heavy, 11/2) 24 days ago. Not taken lightly at these weights if shrugging off latest effort. Flopped last time but earlier Catterick win (6f, soft) brings him into the reckoning.
3	3 (3) (13/2 +13%) Catch Cunningham	6.5 13/2(+13%)	(3) Catch Cunningham 13/2, 9/1, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Shortlisted. Dropping down the weights and perhaps went for home too soon latest; interesting.
4	4 (4) (16/1 -167%) Glendown	16 16/1(-167%)	(4) Glendown 16/1, Latest win at Chester in September. 10/3, fair fourth of 7 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Possibilities. Impressive at Chester on penultimate start; less good last time; significant rain a query.
9	9 (9) (33/1 +18%) Brother Sebastian	33 33/1(+18%)	(9) Brother Sebastian 33/1, 25/1, last of 13 in handicap at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time with work to do. Struggled badly in handicaps this year; new cheekpieces not enough to tempt.

LTO Selection:

BURJ MALINKA was a comfortable winner over 6f at Hamilton on his penultimate start before disappointing on his follow up bid, but he is fancied to return to form here. Kats Bob is feared most after scoring over 6f at Newcastle last time and he is capable of defying a 5lb rise for that win, while Glendown heads the remainder.

BURJ MALINKA beat only one at Hamilton last time but is worth forgiving that run which possibly came too quickly so he edges the vote in this tight-knit handicap. Recent Newcastle scorer Kats Bob is next on the list ahead of in-form pair Catch Cunningham and Glendown.

Kats Bob is high on the list but CATCH CUNNINGHAM is eased in grade and ran with more promise at Pontefract 11 days ago.

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

14:15 Uttoxeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (5/2 +0%) Havock	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(4) Havock 5/2, Fifth of 8 in bumper at Warwick (16f, soft) 7 months ago. In excellent hands so he's much respected on his hurdles debut. His middle bumper effort makes for good reading; this doesn't look strong.
8	8 (8) (7/2 +7%) Toonagh Warrior	3.5 7/2(+7%)	(8) Toonagh Warrior 7/2, Fair form at best in handful of bumper starts and ran to a similar level when third in 14-runner Kilbeggan novice hurdle (2m) 42 days ago. Possible he can build on that so holds very good claims. It was a weak maiden at Kilbeggan (third) but still shown more than most of these.
5	5 (5) (7/1 -17%) I Got Stung	7 7/1(-17%)	(5) I Got Stung 7/1, Off 6 months before fading fifth of 6 in novice hurdle at Worcester (16f, soft, 10/1) 8 days ago. Can build on it now. He's been beaten a distance in both his runs over hurdles, latterly only last week.
1	1 (1) (8/1 -14%) Bitsnbuckles	8 8/1(-14%)	(1) Bitsnbuckles 8/1, Runner-up in a point before coming in eighth of 15 in bumper at Tipperary (18f, heavy, 9/1) 169 days ago. Makes hurdles debut and needs considering for his new yard. Down the field in an Irish bumper after finishing second in a point; bought £25,000.
11	11 (11) (10/1 -25%) Chantilly Rose	10 10/1(-25%)	(11) Chantilly Rose 10/1, Modest form when fourth of 8 in novice hurdle at Bangor (16.7f, soft) 16 days ago. Needs to take another step forward. Disappointing in two slow-ground hurdles and stable jockey rides their other one.
7	7 (7) (11/1 -29%) Myfanwy's Magic	11 11/1(-29%)	(7) Myfanwy's Magic 11/1, Eighth of 13 in bumper at Exeter (16.7f, good to soft, 80/1). Off 6 months ahead of his hurdles debut with work to do. Out of a multiple winner between the flags; just minor promise in his two bumpers.
9	9 (9) (12/1 -50%) Ballynaheer	12 12/1(-50%)	(9) Ballynaheer 12/1, £36,000 4-y-o, Mahler gelding. Brother to fair 2½m hurdle winner Transfer Friendly. Dam unraced. Market can prove a good guide. Went close in a British point (2m5f, good) in April and bought soon afterwards for £36,000.
2	2 (2) (25/1 +0%) Exclusive Getaway	25 25/1(+0%)	(2) Exclusive Getaway 25/1, 100/1 and hooded for 1st time, sixth of 8 in novice hurdle at Bangor (16.7f, soft) on hurdles bow 16 days ago. More is needed. His bumper second looks iffy form; 100-1 for hurdling debut and ran accordingly.
3	3 (3) (25/1 +0%) Gentle Victor	25 25/1(+0%)	(3) Gentle Victor 25/1, Seventh of 11 in bumper (50/1) at Newcastle (16.9f, good) on NH debut 157 days ago. Needs to step forward on his hurdles debut. 50-1 chance when tailed off on good ground at Newcastle in May; best watched for now.
6	6 (6) (40/1 +39%) Kalabana	40 40/1(+39%)	(6) Kalabana 40/1, Last of 11 in novice hurdle (100/1) at this C&D (good to soft) on NH debut. Off 12 months with lots to find. Went off 100-1 for his hurdling debut here and showed very little.
10	10 (10) (150/1 -50%) Jumbo Veste Verte	150 150/1(-50%)	(10) Jumbo Veste Verte 150/1, Ninth of 11 in novice hurdle at this C&D (soft, 250/1) 167 days ago. Needs a big step forward. Tailed off in hurdles at Market Rasen (soft) and here (good to soft).

LTO Selection:

This appears to be the weaker of the two divisions with the tentative vote going to HAVOCK. The five-year-old shaped with some promise when fourth on his penultimate start at Warwick on New Year's Eve and a repeat of that display might prove to be enough. Toonagh Warrior is respected on his debut for Stuart Edmunds having placed on his hurdles debut at Kilbeggan last month. Others to note include Ballynaheer and Chantilly Rose.

A few with chances and the market could prove highly revealing. Ex-Irish TOONAGH WARRIOR holds the edge on form so gets the vote on his debut for Stuart Edmunds ahead of Dan Skelton's hurdling newcomer Havock. Olly Murphy's debutant Bitsnbuckles is another who could have a say in an open-looking contest.

If HAVOCK can tap into the promise he showed in his second bumper then he could take the beating in a weak race.

14:15 Uttoxeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:33 Fakenham Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (4/6 +0%) Doc Mccoy	0.666667 4/6(+0%)	(1) Doc Mccoy 4/6, Impressive winner on sole start in points and displayed fairly useful form when placed all 3 outings in bumpers last season. Upped in trip for hurdles debut and that seems sure to suit on pedigree. Probably the one to beat. Clear pick on bumper form, and point win came at today's trip (good to soft); player.
2	2 (2) (9/4 -20%) Kilbarry Hill	2.25 9/4(-20%)	(2) Kilbarry Hill 9/4, £38,000 buy after finishing runner-up twice from 5 starts in Irish points. His yard does very well here, including winning this in 2020 and 2021. Close second on last Irish point start (3m, soft); smart or better hurdlers in pedigree.
4	4 (4) (18/1 -50%) Mighty Duchess	18 18/1(-50%)	(4) Mighty Duchess 18/1, Runner-up in a point but only minor promise in a couple of bumpers last spring. Steps up in trip for hurdle debut after a 6-month break. Irish point winner last December before limited impression in bumpers; hurdling debut.
3	3 (3) (20/1 -25%) Grangeclare North	20 20/1(-25%)	(3) Grangeclare North 20/1, Related to winners but only modest form when third twice from 4 starts in bumpers last season. Switches to hurdles back from 6 months off. Sister to Grangeclare West (won 2m4f maiden on hurdling bow); needs to race more sparingly.

LTO Selection:

Point-to-point winner DOC MCCOY showed a solid level of form in bumpers last season and Jamie Snowden's gelding appears to have every chance of making a winning start over timber. Kilbarry Hill was narrowly denied between the flags at Dromahane in April and might be the chief threat, while Grangeclare North and Mighty Duchess look set to fight out third place.

DOC MCCOY showed enough in bumpers to suggest he can pick up a race or two over hurdles and is preferred to Olly Murphy's Irish point recruit Kilbarry Hill.

The best of these in bumpers, and already a 2m4f winner to boot, DOC MCCOY gets the nod over ex-Irish pointer Kilbarry Hill.

14:33 Fakenham Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:45 Redcar Stakes (Class 5) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
5	5 (5) (1/1 +47%) Eye Of Dubai	1 1/1(+47%)	(5) Eye Of Dubai 1/1, £42,000 Havana Grey colt. Dam French winner up to 1¼m (2-y-o 1m winner). Second of 4 in novice (15/2) at Chester (6.1f, soft) on debut 20 days ago, slowly away. Form pick and may well do better. Promising second of four at Chester, putting in strong late work; the clear form pick.
8	8 (8) (4/1 +11%) The Bobster	4 4/1(+11%)	(8) The Bobster 4/1, 65,000 gns foal, 32,000 gns yearling, Invincible Spirit colt. Half-brother to smart 9f-11f winner Majestic Dawn and useful 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Rousing Encore. Fourth of 12 in novice at Beverley (5f, heavy, 11/2) on debut 24 days ago, nearest finish. Open to improvement. Showed some promise over 5f at Beverley, while shaping as if 6f will suit; in the mix.
10	10 (10) (12/1 -85%) War Memorial	12 12/1(-85%)	(10) War Memorial 12/1, Ran green first time up when fourth of 12 in novice at Thirsk (6f, good to soft, 66/1). Unable to build on that when fifth at Ayr next time. Fourth on soft ground at Thirsk; lesser effort on good going at Ayr; may still do better.
3	3 (3) (12/1 +14%) Cuban Storm	12 12/1(+14%)	(3) Cuban Storm 12/1, Twice-raced maiden. Eighth of 13 in novice (7/1) at this course (5f, good) 31 days ago. Likely to be more interesting in handicaps shortly.
2	2 (2) (13/2 +35%) Beale Street	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(2) Beale Street 13/2, Zoffany gelding. Half-brother to 5f winner Zoom Star. Dam unraced. 50/1, sixth of 12 in novice at this course (7f, good) on debut 13 days ago. Open to progress. Showed some promise here two weeks ago; possibilities with improvement likely.
9	9 (9) (14/1 +58%) Valentine Catcher	14 14/1(+58%)	(9) Valentine Catcher 14/1, Foaled February 14. 23,000 gns yearling, Bated Breath colt. Half-brother to useful 7f winner Zip and 1m winner Farhh Flung. Dam, 7.4f/1m winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 1¼m Rosa Grace. 23,000gns yearling; Bated Breath half-brother to two winners; market informative.
1	1 (1) (16/1 -129%) Alhoby	16 16/1(-129%)	(1) Alhoby 16/1, 78,000 gns foal, Kodiac gelding. Dam, maiden (stayed 1¼m), out of close relative to 1000 Guineas winner Sky Lantern. Eleventh of 15 in novice (12/1) at York (6f, heavy) on debut 7 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Showed no immediate promise at York last week.
4	4 (4) (22/1 -83%) Dain Ma Nut In	22 22/1(-83%)	(4) Dain Ma Nut In 22/1, €26,000 yearling, €8,000 2-y-o, Phoenix of Spain gelding. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, sister to smart winner up to 7f Windfast. 11/2, fourth of 7 in novice at Catterick (7f, soft) on debut 16 days ago, slowly away. May show progress with Catterick debut outing under his belt.
14	14 (14) (22/1 -83%) Westend Avenue	22 22/1(-83%)	(14) Westend Avenue 22/1, Mayson filly. Fifth of 12 in novice event at Beverley (5f, heavy, 10/3) 24 days ago. Unplaced favourite at Beverley last time but ties in with The Bobster on that form.
7	7 (7) (33/1 +67%) Stanley Street	33 33/1(+67%)	(7) Stanley Street 33/1, Twice-raced maiden. Ninth of 12 in novice (100/1) at this course (7f, good) 13 days ago. Holds modest claims on his 7f efforts.
11	11 (11) (66/1 -65%) After Time	66 66/1(-65%)	(11) After Time 66/1, Modest maiden. Seventh of 11 in maiden (50/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 11 days ago. Form suggests she'll find easier opportunities when switched to handicaps.

LTO Selection:

EYE OF DUBAI made a promising start to his career when beaten just a neck over 6f at Chester on his racecourse debut and this looks like a good opportunity to go one better. It took a while for the penny to drop for John Quinn's charge on that occasion and he is likely to be more polished for that experience. Westend Avenue is the biggest danger to the selection, while Beale Street can build on his first appearance.

A weak novice so a good opportunity for EYE OF DUBAI, who went close on his debut at Chester 3 weeks ago. The Bobster and Beale Street both offered something to work on first-time out so are feared most.

The form choice is EYE OF DUBAI, who came home well at Chester once the penny finally dropped. Beale Street is second choice.

14:45 Redcar Stakes (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:50 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 23f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (4/1 +11%) Conkwell Legend	4 4/1(+11%)	(3) Conkwell Legend 4/1, Low-mileage 9-y-o who resumed winning ways at Plumpton (20.5f) in March and ran equally as well in defeat when runner-up from 9 lb higher mark at Ffos Las (20f) a month later, noted staying on well. Longer trip may unlock a little more progress returning from 6 months off. Ended last season well and conditions are ideal for his return; respected.
5	5 (5) (5/1 +0%) Ballydisco	5 5/1(+0%)	(5) Ballydisco 5/1, Improved for switch to handicaps/step up in trip, career-best effort when bagging second career success under his regular pilot at Chepstow (23.6f) in April. No surprise where he capable of better again this term given low-mileage profile. Won two of his last three and he's far from unexposed after just seven runs.
4	4 (4) (6/1 -33%) Martha Brae	6 6/1(-33%)	(4) Martha Brae 6/1, Consistent last season and she gained due reward when adding to her tally at Hereford (25.5f) in March. Matched that form when runner-up from revised mark at Warwick (25f) in April and she returns to action with her leading yard amongst the winners. Possibilities. On a competitive mark but questionable whether she wants the ground this soft.
6	6 (6) (8/1 +0%) Rock Of Star	8 8/1(+0%)	(6) Rock Of Star 8/1, Hurdles winner who took his form up a notch over fences last season, landing back-to-back handicap chase contests at Chepstow (23.6f) in the spring. More on his plate back over smaller obstacles on return from out of the weights, however. Looks progressive and it might not matter too much that he's out of the weights.
2	2 (2) (11/1 -10%) Hillview	11 11/1(-10%)	(2) Hillview 11/1, 5-time winner over hurdles who ran another solid race back from 5 months off when second of 9 in a C&D handicap in May (Espoir de Romay placed third). Went backwards from that at Cartmel (25.4f) later that month but no surprise to see a better showing here. Capable hurdler but this ground will be softer than he cares for.
1	1 (1) (15/8 +6%) Espoir De Romay	1.875 15/8(+6%)	(1) Espoir De Romay 15/8, Very capable sort who has been lightly raced in recent seasons, but he again ran with credit when third in a C&D handicap back in May. Undergone wind surgery ahead of return and he comes here with his yard amongst the winners. Respected with tongue tie back on. Better over fences but still competitive over hurdles earlier this year; had wind op.

LTO Selection:

ESPOIR DE ROMAY was last seen finishing third over C&D in May and the nine-year-old, who arrives following a wind operation, appears to have been found a suitable opportunity to get his head in front for the first time since March 2021, especially given his appreciation for testing conditions. Martha Brae was hugely consistent last season and she is likely to enter calculations once again. Ballydisco and Conkwell Legend appeal most of the remainder.

BALLYDISCO showed improved form in line with the longer trip switched to handicaps last term, producing a career-best display when doubling his career tally at Chepstow in April. The type to potentially do better still, he could be worth siding with on seasonal bow. Conkwell Legend and Espoir de Romay can emerge as the chief threats in a competitive affair.

Kim Bailey's ESPOIR DE ROMAY could have the class to defy top weight. He won his next race after his previous wind operation.

14:50 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:08 Fakenham Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (5/1 +23%) Ferrybridge	5 5/1(+23%)	(1) Ferrybridge 5/1, Didn't show much for Michael Hourigan in Ireland but shaped with greater promise when fourth in a 13-runner handicap at Sedgefield (16.8f, good to soft) on debut for new connections earlier this month. Did too much too soon at Exeter last week, so is better judged on stable debut form. Ex-Irish; beaten 13l and 19l in two handicaps for this yard.
5	5 (5) (5/1 +17%) Wise Guy	5 5/1(+17%)	(5) Wise Guy 5/1, Point winner who has shaped with some promise in a Bangor bumper/maiden hurdle 6 months apart. Entitled to do better and stable doing very well with its runners at this track. Won a point bumper in March; behind a good horse when third on hurdling debut at Bangor.
2	2 (2) (7/1 -100%) Jack The Savage	7 7/1(-100%)	(2) Jack The Savage 7/1, Bumper winner who posted an encouraging third on hurdles bow at Plumpton in February. Hasn't built on that since though, showing signs of temperament prior to unseating his rider on his Worcester handicap debut in August. Has had a breathing op since. Hasn't progressed over hurdles, with his keen-going tendencies a drawback.
3	3 (3) (8/1 +11%) Sun Festival	8 8/1(+11%)	(3) Sun Festival 8/1, Dam half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 2½m) Deor. Fair on Flat (stays 11f), has won 3 times in 2023, good second last time. Can make presence felt if taking to this new discipline. Engaged 3.55 Brighton Thursday. Quite high mileage on the Flat with a strike-rate of 4-35; has had a good year.
4	4 (4) (11/10 +0%) Western Soldier	1.1 11/10(+0%)	(4) Western Soldier 11/10, Useful on Flat in Germany (stays 9f), racking up an impressive 5-timer towards the back end of last year. Failed to transfer that level of form over to hurdles at the first attempt at Sedgefield last week but still went close and ought to improve. Beaten fav on hurdling debut but given Flat ability he should be capable of better.

LTO Selection:

WESTERN SOLDIER was Group 3-placed on the Flat in Germany and he made a promising start to life over hurdles when a close-up third at Sedgefield nine days ago. Any progression can see the five-year-old open his account in this sphere, possibly at the main expense of Wise Guy. Jack The Savage sets the standard with an official rating of 103 and he might fare better having undergone wind surgery last month.

WESTERN SOLDIER ran to barely a fair level when a close third on his Sedgefield hurdling debut last week, but he ought to prove capable of much better judged on his useful Flat form and is taken to strike at the second time of asking in this sphere. Stuart Edmunds' runners are always worth a second look at this track and Wise Guy is second choice having shown promise on both his Rules starts to date.

It's worth giving another chance to WESTERN SOLDIER despite him coming up short in an ordinary maiden at Sedgefield.

15:08 Fakenham Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:20 Redcar Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (6/4 +73%) Woobay	1.5 6/4(+73%)	(4) Woobay 6/4, Winner at Catterick in October. 2/1, bit below form fourth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 7 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Acts on soft; made all in good style over 5f at Catterick on latest turf start; up 6lb.
2	2 (2) (6/1 +8%) So Grateful	6 6/1(+8%)	(2) So Grateful 6/1, Latest win at Pontefract in July. Creditable second of 20 in handicap (20/1) at Ayr (5f, good to soft) 29 days ago, no match for winner. Player. Better on AW and 1-22 on turf but good 2nd of 20 at Ayr latest (5f, good to soft).
6	6 (6) (6/1 +63%) Northcliff	6 6/1(+63%)	(6) Northcliff 6/1, Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. Sixth of 9 in handicap at Ripon (5f, good, 17/2) 20 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Taken big weights drop and creditable 5th of 20 at Ayr last month; lesser run since.
11	11 (11) (8/1 +43%) High Opinion	8 8/1(+43%)	(11) High Opinion 8/1, 4/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Hamilton (5f, soft) 18 days ago, slowly away. Soft-ground winner at 5f last autumn; some fair efforts in 2023 but found little latest.
10	10 (10) (10/1 +17%) Cubanista	10 10/1(+17%)	(10) Cubanista 10/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 28/1, eighth of 13 in handicap at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) 22 days ago, inadequate test. 7f winner on soft; down weights and unexposed over sprint trips, hampered over 5f latest.
12	12 (12) (11/2 +39%) John Kirkup	5.5 11/2(+39%)	(12) John Kirkup 11/2, Twenty nine runs since last win in 2022. 5/2, respectable 3½ lengths second of 9 to Woobay in handicap at Catterick (5f, soft) 16 days ago, clear of rest. Enters calculations. Nearly all wins on good to soft and slower; last won in May 2022; some work to do overall.
13	13 (13) (14/1 +30%) Rajmeister	14 14/1(+30%)	(13) Rajmeister 14/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in May. 9/1, below form 13½ lengths fourth of 9 to Woobay in handicap at Catterick (5f, soft) 16 days ago, never nearer. Two 5f wins on soft/good to soft; mostly out of sorts of late; capable if the mood takes.
5	5 (5) (18/1 -64%) Ben Macdui	18 18/1(-64%)	(5) Ben Macdui 18/1, Latest win at Newcastle in August. Fifteenth of 20 in handicap at Ayr (5f, good to soft, 10/1) 29 days ago. Two useful 5f efforts since wind surgery but nearer last than first at Ayr since.
14	14 (14) (28/1 -155%) Candy Eye	28 28/1(-155%)	(14) Candy Eye 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 11/2, fourth of 7 in novice at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 17 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Late inroads into 4th on final qualifying run (5f, AW); different surface but can improve.
9	9 (9) (40/1 -471%) Teresa Grace	40 40/1(-471%)	(9) Teresa Grace 40/1, 1 win from 2 runs this year. Winner at Thirsk in April. Fifth of 7 in handicap (13/8) at Musselburgh (5f, good). Off 158 days. Winning return over 5f on soft; lesser effort in May; off since; conditions will suit.
8	8 (8) (50/1 +0%) Premier Option	50 50/1(+0%)	(8) Premier Option 50/1, 33/1, last of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 7 days ago. Must improve. Lightly raced maiden; has ability but soundly beaten on turf and AW on latest 2 starts.

LTO Selection:

EMERALDS PRIDE is seeking a four-timer after scoring by a nose over C&D last time and she is only 3lb higher for that display, so the four-year-old could prove very hard to beat once again. So Grateful filled the runner-up spot over this trip at Ayr on his latest outing and has to be considered off only 1lb higher. Of the remainder, Woobay and Zuffolo make the most appeal.

EMERALDS PRIDE has been a revelation since the cheekpieces went back on, completing the hat-trick by the narrowest of margins but pulling clear with the runner-up over this C&D last month, and she should make a bold bid for the 4-timer. Woobay will be suited by conditions so is next best ahead of the consistent So Grateful.

Woobay is respected back on turf but soft-ground winner CUBANISTA looks persevering with over 5f and is preferred.

15:20 Redcar Handicap (Class 5) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:25 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 23f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (5/1 -50%) Bear Ghylls	5 5/1(-50%)	(2) Bear Ghylls 5/1, Had a fine season as a novice hurdler in 2020/21, winning 3 times. Exploits mixed over fences/hurdles following a lengthy absence last term and he's undergone wind surgery ahead of his return to action. Market may prove a useful guide. Well handicapped on the form he was showing two winters ago when effective in the mud.
3	3 (3) (9/4 -13%) Emitom	2.25 9/4(-13%)	(3) Emitom 9/4, Grade 2 winning hurdler earlier in his career who justified support when making a winning yard debut from his much-reduced mark at Newbury (24.2f) in March. Remains with plenty of handicapping scope on old form and has to be of interest on seasonal bow. Former class act; returned to winning ways on stable debut in March; up 5lb.
5	5 (5) (9/4 +0%) Equinus	2.25 9/4(+0%)	(5) Equinus 9/4, Made a successful handicap debut at Ffos Las (20f) in January and back to that sort of form when third at Newbury (18.8f) in March. Behind when unseating rider last at Chepstow on final start in April but comes here with yard having made bright start to the campaign and better showing anticipated. Second-season hurdler with more to offer and his yard is on a roll.
1	1 (1) (11/2 +15%) Dolphin Square	5.5 11/2(+15%)	(1) Dolphin Square 11/2, Enhanced his good record fresh when successful on last season's return at Sandown (23.5f) in December. Couldn't scale same heights in handful of starts thereafter last term, below best at Aintree in April. Stil, time to catch him could be first time out. Lost his way last season but it began well when winning off a 4lb higher mark.
4	4 (4) (16/1 +20%) Art Approval	16 16/1(+20%)	(4) Art Approval 16/1, Fairly useful hurdler who matched that level without getting his head in front over fencesduring second half of last season. Switched yards ahead of return and worth noting he's now operating 2 lb below last winning mark. Three hurdle wins; chasing last season (0-4); possibilities off this sort of mark.

LTO Selection:

Emitom made a perfect start to life with Alan King when landing the spoils at Newbury in March and he is likely to prove popular on his return to action. A 5lb rise doesn't appear insurmountable for the Gold Well gelding, but it may be worth taking a chance on fellow seasonal debutant BEAR GHYLLS. The handicapper has relinquished his grip on the eight-year-old and a wind procedure may unlock some improvement. Dolphin Square is another to note off an attractive rating.

EMITOM has tumbled in the weights and was evidently perked up by a yard switch when resuming winning ways at Newbury (24.2f) back in March. Remaining with plenty of handicapping scope on old form, he's fancied to make a bold bid on return. Nigel Twiston-Davies has his string in very good order and his Equinus is feared on return, with Dophin Square another to note given his particularly good record fresh.

All five are feasible winners off their current marks. EQUINUS (nap) is a second-season hurdler on a good mark and his yard is bouncing.

15:25 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:43 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (3/1 +0%) Theonlywayiswessex	3 3/1(+0%)	(2) Theonlywayiswessex 3/1, Dual AW Flat winner for this yard earlier in the year. Lightly raced over hurdles and posted a good second of 6 in handicap hurdle at Bangor (16.7f, good) 45 days ago. Much respected on his chase debut. Almost got up at Bangor latest and has done well here before; player on chasing debut.
3	3 (3) (9/2 +10%) Heros De Moutiers	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(3) Heros De Moutiers 9/2, Still a maiden and below form fourth of 9 in handicap chase at Bangor (17.4f, soft) 16 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time now. Race of this nature in him, though may not want a lot of rain; first-time blinkers.
4	4 (4) (11/2 -10%) Berliet Express	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(4) Berliet Express 11/2, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 7/2, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap chase at Ballinrobe (17f, good to soft) 35 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Philip Rothwell. Holds good form claims. 0-19 over fences, though has completed 17 of those starts; vulnerable to any improver.
5	5 (5) (11/8 +8%) Gone In Sixty	1.375 11/8(+8%)	(5) Gone In Sixty 11/8, Remains a maiden but he is going the right way over fences, just failing when second of 4 in handicap chase at Fontwell (17.8f, good) 14 days ago. Big shout. Head second at Fontwell latest (2m2f, good); up 3lb but decent chance barring lots of rain.
1	1 (1) (18/1 +28%) Champagne Town	18 18/1(+28%)	(1) Champagne Town 18/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Huntingdon (19.6f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Goes chasing with lots to prove. Disappointing since wind surgery (raced freely again latest); overlooked on chasing debut.
6	6 (6) (50/1 -52%) Overtougeorge	50 50/1(-52%)	(6) Overtougeorge 50/1, Pulled up in handicap chase at Southwell (20.4f, good, 28/1) 158 days ago. Has work to do. Yet to convince over fences; jumping didn't hold up on May's return from 11 months out.

LTO Selection:

GONE IN SIXTY took another step forward when a narrow second at Fontwell a fortnight ago and the son of Sixties Icon would not need much more improvement to get on the scoresheet here. Theonlywayiswessex switches to chasing having posted a couple of respectable efforts over hurdles recently. He's considered along with Heros De Moutiers, while Berliet Express has the ability to feature.

Alex Hales's progressive chaser GONE IN SIXTY was just edged out at Fontwell last time and can go one better now at the chief expense of Berliet Express, who starts out for Jake Coulson on a handy-looking mark. Theonlywayiswessex also needs considering on his chase debut.

Second in the novice hurdle on this card last year, THEONLYWAYISWESSEX is chanced on chasing debut ahead of Berliet Express.

15:43 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:55 Redcar Stakes (Class 4) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
6	6 (6) (5/4 +34%) Puella Law	1.25 5/4(+34%)	(6) Puella Law 5/4, Produced a promising first effort when runner-up in a Beverley maiden (7.4f) in August, staying on. Couldn't match that form at Chelmsford 15 days ago but was still green and may yet do better. Unplaced favourite on AW last time but again gave the impression she's crying out for 1m.
9	9 (9) (11/8 +50%) Molten Rock	1.375 11/8(+50%)	(9) Molten Rock 11/8, Foaled April 18. Fascinating Rock filly. Dam, 1¾m winner, half-sister to useful 11f/1½m winner Dark Crusader. Much respected newcomer. Filly by Fascinating Rock out of a 1m6f winner; respected yard; interesting newcomer.
4	4 (4) (15/2 -150%) Ribble River	7.5 15/2(-150%)	(4) Ribble River 15/2, Ribchester colt who shaped with promise amidst greenness when third of 8 in maiden at Newcastle (7.1f, 7/1) on debut 24 days ago, never nearer. Open to progress. Promising third in 7f AW race at Newcastle, shaping as if this extra furlong will suit.
2	2 (2) (15/2 +6%) Johnny Ringo	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(2) Johnny Ringo 15/2, Shaped with some encouragement when second of 6 in maiden at Musselburgh (7.2f, good to soft, 13/2) on debut 34 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Entitled to improve. No match for the winner at Musselburgh but fared clear best of the newcomers.
7	7 (7) (33/1 -106%) Fiskerton	33 33/1(-106%)	(7) Fiskerton 33/1, 10/1, showed only greenness when sixth of 7 in maiden at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) on debut 25 days ago. Yard's runners tend to improve a lot for a run, so could prove a different proposition upped markedly in trip. Achieved very little over 6f at Hamilton last month.
8	8 (8) (33/1 -83%) Hope Joanna	33 33/1(-83%)	(8) Hope Joanna 33/1, Twice-raced maiden. 20/1, showed a bit more than on debut when fifth of 7 in minor event at Catterick (7f, soft) 16 days ago, though not enough to be of interest. Likely to be more interesting in handicaps shortly.
5	5 (5) (40/1 +20%) Jez Bomb	40 40/1(+20%)	(5) Jez Bomb 40/1, 200/1, eleventh of 13 in minor event at this course (7f, good) on debut 13 days ago. Always behind in 7f contest here two weeks ago.
1	1 (1) (66/1 +0%) Greatest Glory	66 66/1(+0%)	(1) Greatest Glory 66/1, Failed to beat a rival at Newcastle (8f) on debut 14 days ago. Last of nine in 1m AW event at Newcastle two weeks ago.

LTO Selection:

RIBBLE RIVER shaped with plenty of promise when third on debut at Newcastle and the son of Ribchester should have plenty more to come, so he can shed his maiden tag at the second time of asking. Johnny Ringo sports a first-time tongue-tie after his encouraging first outing when runner-up at Musselburgh and also has to be respected, while any market support for newcomer Molten Rock would be of interest.

Kevin Ryan has his string in excellent form at present and RIBBLE RIVER seems sure to have learnt plenty from his debut, so he gets the nod with the step up to 1m in his favour. Puella Law was still green at Chelmsford and remains with potential, with Molten Rock a noteworthy newcomer in a race of this nature.

Back on turf, PUELLA LAW is well worth another chance. Ribble River and Molten Rock are also shortlisted.

15:55 Redcar Stakes (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:00 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
5	5 (5) (8/1 -7%) Damask	8 8/1(-7%)	(5) Damask 8/1, Has looked pretty limited in 3 starts in juvenile/maiden company and fared no better on handicap debut at Ludlow final start. Off 6 months. Still early days but with much to prove right now in just her second handicap.
1	1 (1) (9/2 -13%) Kapamazov	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(1) Kapamazov 9/2, Point runner-up who shaped with some promise when fourth of 12 in novice hurdle (25/1) at Hereford (21.7f, good to soft). Unsuited by drop in trip at Newcastle next time, however, and likely to prove vulnerable again at this trip on handicap bow/return. This mark no gift on his achievements to date but he's kicking off in a weak handicap.
3	3 (3) (9/1 +0%) Loukarak	9 9/1(+0%)	(3) Loukarak 9/1, Fair form shown over both hurdles and fences, latest when 3½ lengths second of 4 in 3-y-o event at Dax on chasing debut in September. Well held both starts for this yard, however. Poor so far in the UK but may need the mud and his French form wasn't bad.
2	2 (2) (11/4 -22%) Lelant	2.75 11/4(-22%)	(2) Lelant 11/4, Still rough around the edges but showed more than on his hurdling debut when running on for second under hand riding in Ffos Las maiden in March, the longer trip suiting. Failed to continue his theme of run-to-run progression there final start but worth another chance on handicap bow/return. His standout run is the only time he's raced on good ground; handicap debut.
4	4 (4) (13/8 +19%) Just Over Land	1.625 13/8(+19%)	(4) Just Over Land 13/8, Brother to connections' smart bumper winner/useful hurdler Good Risk At All. Made steady progress in 3 hurdle starts last season but disappointed at Chepstow on handicap bow final outing. Worth another chance. Ran below expectations on handicap debut and now returns to shorter; can do better.

LTO Selection:

JUST OVER LAND appeared too keen to see out the extended 2m3f distance when pulling up on his handicap debut at Chepstow in April. The Sam Thomas-trained inmate is expected to prove more competitive now returned to 2m and a breakthrough success could be in the offing for a yard in flying form. Lelant's opening mark looks workable judged on his runner-up effort at Ffos Las in March and he is feared most, ahead of Kapamazov, who should enjoy ground conditions.

JUST OVER LAND failed to meet expectations on his handicap bow at Chepstow in April but he's worth another chance given his overall profile. Lelant was also progressive prior to his last run so could well bounce back now handicapping.

Sam Thomas won with all his three runners at last week's Chepstow meeting and JUST OVER LAND is interesting in his second handicap.

16:00 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:18 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (3/1 +14%) My Gift To You	3 3/1(+14%)	(4) My Gift To You 3/1, Form has taken off since leaving Paul Webber, winning handicap hurdle and chases around 2½m in recent months. Good efforts the last twice and may not have finishing improving, so he's worthy of interest. Dual 2m4f winner for this yard in the summer, and return to that trip appears wise; chance.
8	8 (8) (6/1 +0%) King Otis	6 6/1(+0%)	(8) King Otis 6/1, Modest maiden hurdler who lost his form last season but has joined a shrewd up-and-coming stable and Brian Hughes is booked, so he's very much one to note back from a break. Out of form for another yard this spring/summer; Brian Hughes booked for this stable debut.
11	11 (11) (8/1 +0%) Coilrock	8 8/1(+0%)	(11) Coilrock 8/1, Point winner but very little encouragement to date under Rules. Had running left when saddle slipped on handicap debut latest; up in trip, and hood added.
3	3 (3) (9/1 +0%) Boleyn Boy	9 9/1(+0%)	(3) Boleyn Boy 9/1, Back in form of late and shaped like the trip stretched him when third at this course 4 months ago. Drop back to this distance is helpful, so he's not easily dismissed. Near-5l third over further here when last seen in June (good); chance off unchanged mark.
1	1 (1) (10/3 -33%) Awesome Foursome	3.333333 10/3(-33%)	(1) Awesome Foursome 10/3, 5/1, career best when winning 12-runner handicap hurdle at Perth (20.2f, heavy) 23 days ago. Still lightly raced and stable is flying, so worth a chance to go in again. Easy win on slow ground at Perth latest (2m4f); up 7lb but much reason to be confident.
5	5 (5) (14/1 -17%) Rolling River	14 14/1(-17%)	(5) Rolling River 14/1, Bumper winner who hasn't achieved the same level over hurdles but took a small step forward when third over C&D 7 months ago. Could make his presence felt if tuned up. Third on C&D handicap debut in March, albeit beaten 15l; absent since; cheekpieces added.
9	9 (9) (16/1 +0%) Steven Seagull	16 16/1(+0%)	(9) Steven Seagull 16/1, Modest maiden on the Flat and not even at that level over hurdles so far, although his latest run at Fontwell offered more encouragement. Fair fourth despite 27lb out of the weights on recent handicap debut; may do better again.
10	10 (10) (16/1 +0%) Dandy Maestro	16 16/1(+0%)	(10) Dandy Maestro 16/1, Fairly useful 1m Flat winner for this yard (below form last time). Little encouragement over hurdles but opening handicap mark is potentially lenient. Multiple 1m Flat winner; no impact over hurdles yet, but mark in line with his best effort.
2	2 (2) (20/1 -43%) Courtney Silver	20 20/1(-43%)	(2) Courtney Silver 20/1, Modest form at best in bumpers and matched that form when causing a surprise in 8-runner novice at Fontwell in August. Creditable run there under a penalty but handicapper has taken no chances with opening mark. Mark just okay judged on form of surprise Fontwell maiden win; longer trip a concern.
6	6 (6) (28/1 -40%) Smart Connection	28 28/1(-40%)	(6) Smart Connection 28/1, Fair at best on Flat for Alice Haynes and bounced back from out of the blue to land a 9-runner handicap hurdle at Cartmel 53 days ago. Uncertain to be in the same form, however. Fair 2lb rise for Cartmel win latest (2m6f, good to soft); may enjoy this course as much.

LTO Selection:

AWESOME FOURSOME landed a breakthrough success on heavy ground at Perth last month. The six-year-old is hard to oppose off only 7lb higher in the ratings, with his amateur jockey negating the rise with his allowance. My Gift To You has been in fine fettle since joining the James Owen yard and should give another good account of himself, while any market support for his stablemate King Otis would be interesting with Brian Hughes booked.

AWESOME FOURSOME added to his stable's good recent spell when landing a 12--runner handicap at Perth recently and he may well be up to overcoming a rise. My Gift To You can continue his good start for his current yard and his stablemate King Otis is a notable one on debut for the yard.

Proven effectiveness on slow ground may turn out to be key for AWESOME FOURSOME (nap) should the rain really set in, and he's preferred

16:18 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:25 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (9/4 +74%) Loom Large	2.25 9/4(+74%)	(3) Loom Large 9/4, Won 12-runner handicap at this course (10.2f, 20/1) 18 days ago, better placed than most. Back down in trip. Remains well treated on his Irish form and rates as a player with good-value claimer aboard. Notched first AW win here last time and, although back in trip, should go well again.
1	1 (1) (9/4 +44%) Cusack	2.25 9/4(+44%)	(1) Cusack 9/4, C&D winner. Latest win here in September. Again ran creditably when third of 11 in handicap (11/1) at this C&D 14 days ago. Merits consideration. Goes well at this course and this reliable sort should give another good account.
9	9 (9) (11/1 -69%) Al Tarfa	11 11/1(-69%)	(9) Al Tarfa 11/1, Twice chased home a thriving rival at Lingfield in recent weeks and probably wasn't seen to best effect from a poor position when seventh of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 8 days ago. Can be forgiven that effort and is high on the shortlist again. Inconsistent maiden; better than he was able to show last time; each-way claims.
5	5 (5) (12/1 +45%) Rory	12 12/1(+45%)	(5) Rory 12/1, Unreliable individual. Course winner. Twenty one runs since last win in 2022. Ninth of 12 in handicap (16/1) at Ayr (7.2f, soft) 17 days ago. Hard to make a case for. Not won for over a year and type that needs things to drop right; can be taken on again.
7	7 (7) (13/2 +59%) Powdering	6.5 13/2(+59%)	(7) Powdering 13/2, Winner at Hamilton in June. Creditable fifth of 11 in handicap (20/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 17 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Not won since reappearance/handicap debut in June but return to a mile likely to help.
11	11 (11) (14/1 -100%) Mercurius Power	14 14/1(-100%)	(11) Mercurius Power 14/1, Course winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Appeared not to stay longer trip when ninth of 13 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f, 8/1) 22 days ago. Back down in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Has slipped in the weights but others possess more convincing recent profiles. Has slipped back to a good mark and may be suited by the drop back to this distance.
2	2 (2) (16/1 -33%) Cloch Nua	16 16/1(-33%)	(2) Cloch Nua 16/1, C&D winner. Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap (14/1) at Doncaster (8f, firm). Off 105 days. Place claims if ready to roll after a break. Has shown he retains all his ability this year but best watched on first run since July.
12	12 (12) (16/1 +0%) Asdaa	16 16/1(+0%)	(12) Asdaa 16/1, C&D winner. 5/1, failed to build on a mildly promising effort when only sixth of 8 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Others preferred. Patchy form since last win but usual cheekpieces now replaced by first-time visor.
6	6 (6) (16/1 +36%) Little Ted	16 16/1(+36%)	(6) Little Ted 16/1, Unreliable sort. C&D winner. Latest win at Ripon in August. Creditable sixth of 13 in handicap at Ayr (8f, good to soft, 11/1) 28 days ago. Others make more appeal on balance. Won over C&D and over further on turf since July; should give a good account down in grade.
4	4 (4) (18/1 -50%) Danielsflyer	18 18/1(-50%)	(4) Danielsflyer 18/1, C&D winner. Respectable 4½ lengths sixth of 12 to Loom Large in handicap at this course (10.2f, 25/1) 18 days ago. Back down in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Needs a couple of these to falter. No improvement over 1m2f on last five starts; should benefit from the step back to a mile.
10	10 (10) (28/1 -100%) Bay Dream Believer	28 28/1(-100%)	(10) Bay Dream Believer 28/1, Winner at Wetherby in May. 4/1, only fifth of 7 in handicap at Ripon (8f, good to soft) 73 days ago, making effort earlier than ideal. In good heart prior to that effort and isn't ruled out of making the frame. Below best on soft last time and still to show she's as good on AW; enough to prove.

LTO Selection:

The last time CUSACK ran at this level, he scored comfortably over C&D last month and, having run well when upped in class the last twice, the son of Heeraat is taken to bounce back to winning ways. That may be at the main expense of fellow course winner Loom Large, who shouldn't be inconvenienced by the drop in trip, having travelled well over further last time out. Cloch Nua and Red Hat Eagle are entitled to be thereabouts.

The form of AL TARFA's second-placed efforts behind Belo Horizonte still appeals as strong for this grade and he was left with far too much to do at Chelmsford last time, so William Knight's gelding is fancied to confirm his previous promise here. Cusack has remained in good form since winning here last month and rates as a player, as does Loom Large, who was seen to good effect when scoring over further here earlier in the month but remains on a potentially-lenient mark.

This can go to LOOM LARGE, who won over 1m2f at this venue last time. That form has been franked and he is effective over shorter.

16:25 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:30 Redcar Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
13	13 (13) (4/1 -20%) Sassoon	4 4/1(-20%)	(13) Sassoon 4/1, Won this race in 2020 and also landed a 1m course seller in November. Returned to form back on testing ground when awarded a 7f Ayr handicap last week, second past post but placed first after being hampered. Respected under a 4 lb penalty. Ended a long losing run at Ayr (promoted to first) and he's respected under a penalty.
14	14 (14) (10/1 +0%) Asmund	10 10/1(+0%)	(14) Asmund 10/1, C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022 but has finished runner-up on 3 of his last 4 starts, the latest over C&D. Could have a big say again. Won this by 3l last year and he went close over C&D latest; another bold bid is expected.
17	17 (17) (11/2 +61%) Ratafia	5.5 11/2(+61%)	(17) Ratafia 11/2, Still a maiden but did run well for second of 14 at Leicester (7f, good) 25 days ago. Same mark. 0-14 but was runner-up at Leicester last time and has claims if he can back that up.
5	5 (5) (14/1 -40%) Bay Of Hope	14 14/1(-40%)	(5) Bay Of Hope 14/1, C&D winner in June. Creditable third of 10 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good, 14/1) 20 days ago. C&D winner who was placed at Ripon (6f) last time and looks interesting back up in trip.
10	10 (10) (15/2 +58%) Direct Hit	7.5 15/2(+58%)	(10) Direct Hit 15/2, Fair maiden. 11/1, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Leicester (7f, good) 10 days ago. Ten-race maiden but he has a solid record in handicaps this year and shouldn't be far away.
9	9 (9) (16/5 +42%) Jkr Cobbler	3.2 16/5(+42%)	(9) Jkr Cobbler 16/5, Racked up a 7f Ayr hat-trick in the summer and remained in good form there since, finishing third of 13 on heavy ground last week. Shortlist material from the same mark. Three 7f wins at Ayr this summer and he went close in the mud there last week; big player.
15	15 (15) (16/1 +43%) Magical Effect	16 16/1(+43%)	(15) Magical Effect 16/1, Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Sixth of 9 in handicap at Catterick (7f, heavy, 13/2) 27 days ago. Others more persuasive. Veteran who has not won since last autumn and has been well held in last three runs.
2	2 (2) (17/2 -42%) Gentle Ellen	8.5 17/2(-42%)	(2) Gentle Ellen 17/2, Second win of the year when seeing off 7 rivals in 6f Hamilton handicap (soft) 18 days ago. This consistent sort should remain competitive up 2 lb. Generally progressive filly who won on soft at Hamilton latest; respected back up in trip.
3	3 (3) (18/1 -50%) Culcor	18 18/1(-50%)	(3) Culcor 18/1, One of his best runs for this yard when third of 13 in handicap (14/1) at Leicester (7f, good) 10 days ago. Has handicapping scope if he can build on that. Good third off a tumbling mark at Leicester (7f); in the mix back down in grade.
11	11 (11) (20/1 +60%) Hoots Toots	20 20/1(+60%)	(11) Hoots Toots 20/1, Latest win at Thirsk in April. 12/1, bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Ayr (7., good to soft) 29 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Started this season with a Thirsk win (soft) but he's not come close to that form since.
8	8 (8) (20/1 -150%) Caribbean Sunset	20 20/1(-150%)	(8) Caribbean Sunset 20/1, Latest win at Newcastle in August. 5/2, unlucky not to finish closer when fourth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 14 days ago, meeting trouble several times. Big player. Generally reliable type who acts on soft and is still unexposed at this trip; shortlisted.
6	6 (6) (25/1 +0%) Sezaam	25 25/1(+0%)	(6) Sezaam 25/1, Course winner. Has a wide trip as a possible excuse for a poor run at Pontefract last time and he'd been a fair third at Carlisle prior to that. 0-9 since his 2yo win here two years ago and he has a patchy record; others preferred.
7	7 (7) (25/1 +24%) Cassy O	25 25/1(+24%)	(7) Cassy O 25/1, Course winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. Eighth of 11 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good to soft, 9/2) 29 days ago. Others more persuasive. On a dangerous mark but losing run is up to 18 and he's finished eighth in last two runs.
16	16 (16) (100/1 -100%) Cawthornes Gem	100 100/1(-100%)	(16) Cawthornes Gem 100/1, 25/1 and blinkered first time, last of 7 in handicap at Catterick (7f, good to firm). Off 100 days. Less exposed than most of these but has something to prove at present. Has generally struggled in his six runs and can only be watched.

LTO Selection:

BAY OF HOPE returned from a 58-day break to hit the frame at Ripon last month and he was subsequently dropped 1lb by the handicapper, which could help him to get his head back in front. Last-time-out winner Gentle Ellen has to be considered off a 2lb higher mark, while Sassoon and Ratafia are others to respect in an open contest.

CARIBBEAN SUNSET caught the eye at Newcastle last time and is taken to build on that promise and land a first turf win. Asmund and Sassoon are both former winners of this race and might give Grant Tuer's charge most to think about ahead of Jkr Cobbler.

This looks wide open but JKR COBBLER gets the vote ahead of last year's winner Asmund and Bay Of Hope.

16:30 Redcar Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:35 Uttoxeter NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (7/2 -17%) Betty's Tiara	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(1) Betty's Tiara 7/2, Half-sister to a bumper winner and followed suit at the first time of asking in a 10-runner event at Stratford 50 days ago. Solid claims as she bids to defy a penalty. Front two clear when justifying market support with a gritty win at Stratford.
3	3 (3) (7/1 -17%) Chase Park	7 7/1(-17%)	(3) Chase Park 7/1, In hood, shaped encouragingly amidst greenness when fourth of 6 in conditionals/amateurs mares bumper at Ludlow but hasn't been seen for 17 months since, so hard to know if she'll build on that. Also hooded at Ludlow where she responded well for pressure to be beaten 5l.
8	8 (8) (9/4 +0%) Lady Jago	2.25 9/4(+0%)	(8) Lady Jago 9/4, £80,000 4-y-o, Getaway filly. Half-sister to modest hurdler Somewhat Cloudy. Dam (h133) 2½m-3m hurdle winner. Won only start in Irish points (Apr 2) and worth chancing to defend that unbeaten record on Rules debut. Bought for £80,000 soon after winning a seven-runner point in Ireland (3m, soft).
2	2 (2) (10/1 +29%) Bobbi's Beauty	10 10/1(+29%)	(2) Bobbi's Beauty 10/1, Successful in an Irish point and best excused (lost action) her debut at Cheltenham 6 months ago. Not one to write off, particularly if the market speaks in her favour. 10-1 for a Cheltenham bumper in April and reportedly lost her action there.
6	6 (6) (11/2 -10%) Giver The Hollie	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(6) Giver The Hollie 11/2, €18,000 3-y-o, £15,000 4-y-o, Shirocco filly. Dam unraced, closely related to fair hurdler/fairly useful chase winner (stays 2½m) Cornerkova. Placed both completed starts in Irish points (latest May 7) and stable has a good record in this sphere. Irish point form not great but new yard is likely to bring her on.
5	5 (5) (14/1 +13%) Oneandahalfdegrees	14 14/1(+13%)	(5) Oneandahalfdegrees 14/1, Related to several winners and minor promise when fifth at Hereford 6 months ago. Needs a marked step forward from that, however. Looked a bit slow at Hereford when never dangerous on good to soft.
4	4 (4) (17/2 +23%) Easy To Follow	8.5 17/2(+23%)	(4) Easy To Follow 17/2, Arcadio mare. Closely related to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Away At Dawn. Dam unraced sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 25f) Knight of Noir. Runner-up on 3 of 4 starts in Irish points (latest Apr 2). One to note. Ran fairly well in all four Irish points, twice going really close on testing ground.
7	7 (7) (40/1 -21%) Irene's Pearl	40 40/1(-21%)	(7) Irene's Pearl 40/1, Doesn't make much appeal on pedigree and little encouragement at Worcester a month ago. Got outpaced on good ground at Worcester and was beaten nearly 20l.

LTO Selection:

Betty's Tiara drew 19 lengths clear with the runner-up when scoring by half a length on her debut in a bumper at Stratford in August and, despite shouldering a 7lb penalty, she merits the utmost respect in her follow-up bid. Preference, however, is for the Dan Skelton-trained LADY JAGO, who was a winner on her sole 3m point-to-point outing in April and the four-year-old possesses enough speed in her pedigree to suggest that she could land a race of this nature. Giver The Hollie and Chase Park are also worth a second look.

LADY JAGO has joined a powerful yard since landing an Irish point and this looks like a good starting point, so she's preferred to Betty's Tiara, who made a successful start at Stratford 50 days ago. Giver The Hollie, another one who has shown form between the flags, is also worthy of consideration.

A chance is taken on EASY TO FOLLOW, who coped well with testing conditions when competitive in all her Irish points.

16:35 Uttoxeter NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:40 Dundalk Claimer 11f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
3	3 (3) (5/1 -25%) Dalvey	5 5/1(-25%)	(3) Dalvey 5/1, Fairly useful gelding. 3-time C&D winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. Bit below form seventh of 13 in handicap (16/1) at this course (12f) 28 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. A 3-time course winner incl' this last year; beaten 8l over 1m4f latest; blinkers on.
1	1 (1) (5/2 +29%) Autocrat	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(1) Autocrat 5/2, Fairly useful gelding. C&D winner. Latest win here in April. First run since leaving Adrian Brendan Joyce when respectable fifth of 14 in handicap at this course (12f, 22/1) 7 days ago. Both wins have come here incl' C&D success; beaten 10l last week; tough ask.
9	9 (9) (7/2 -5%) Caulaincourt	3.5 7/2(-5%)	(9) Caulaincourt 7/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 3/1, tenth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Respected. Improved for this trip on h'cap debut; disappointing fav over C&D latest but unexposed.
2	2 (2) (7/1 +13%) Garrick Painter	7 7/1(+13%)	(2) Garrick Painter 7/1, Fair gelding. First run since leaving Tom Ward when respectable sixth of 14 in handicap (33/1) at this course (7f) 7 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Plenty to find on form. An AW winner in Britain; beaten 5l here last week on yard debut but stamina to prove.
14	14 (14) (8/1 +33%) Hasten Slowly	8 8/1(+33%)	(14) Hasten Slowly 8/1, Fairly useful filly. Latest win at Naas in June. Bit below form eighth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f, 40/1) 7 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Stable in good form. Won twice on turf over 7f/1m; below form over 1m last week; not ruled out getting weight.
13	13 (13) (14/1 +58%) Halcyon Spirit	14 14/1(+58%)	(13) Halcyon Spirit 14/1, Fair gelding. C&D winner. Tenth of 12 in claimer (18/1) at Sligo (10.5f, good to soft) 72 days ago. C&D winner last year; struggled since comeback in June; only beat 2 home in claimer latest.
11	11 (11) (17/2 +29%) Comfort Line	8.5 17/2(+29%)	(11) Comfort Line 17/2, Fair gelding. Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. 10/1, last of 7 in handicap at Gowran (7f, heavy) 4 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. 3-time turf winner over 7f/1m; regressive this term and finished last at Gowran this week.
5	5 (5) (18/1 +10%) Magnetic North	18 18/1(+10%)	(5) Magnetic North 18/1, Fairly useful gelding. 4 wins from 12 runs this year. Latest win at Ballinrobe in July. Eleventh of 14 in handicap at this course (12f, 100/1) 7 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Won 3 claimers on turf this summer; struggled for new yard; unplaced in 8 course starts.
12	12 (12) (22/1 +12%) Drakensberg	22 22/1(+12%)	(12) Drakensberg 22/1, Fair gelding. 5-time course winner. Eleventh of 13 in handicap (33/1) at Down Royal (12.8f, good to firm) 42 days ago. 4-time course winner; missed well over a year; nothing in 5 starts since returning in June.
17	17 (17) (33/1 -50%) Make The Switch	33 33/1(-50%)	(17) Make The Switch 33/1, Fair gelding. C&D winner. Blinkers on for 1st time in this code, tenth of 11 in handicap hurdle (22/1) at Bellewstown (20f, good) 104 days ago. Off 104 days. RESERVE. Tailed off over hurdles last time and struggling on Flat previously; reserve.
8	8 (8) (50/1 -100%) Desert Friend	50 50/1(-100%)	(8) Desert Friend 50/1, Fair gelding. Pulled up in claiming hurdle at Bellewstown (20.4f, good, 12/1) 51 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Denis Hogan. Fair on the Flat, respectable on last Flat run. Pulled up in claiming hurdle latest; ran okay on last Flat start but tough ask at weights.
15	15 (15) (200/1 -100%) Moondharrig	200 200/1(-100%)	(15) Moondharrig 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. Thirteenth of 14 in maiden at Gowran (8f, good to soft, 200/1). Off 150 days. Significantly up in trip. RESERVE. Shown nothing in two maidens so far; off 150 days; reserve.

LTO Selection:

Celtic Crown set a clear standard prior to her withdrawal, which makes CAULAINCOURT's task a lot easier. Ger Lyons' gelding let down favourite-backers on his Dundalk debut, but was only just denied on his handicap bow at Naas prior to that and is selected on that basis. Last year's winner Dalvey, with blinkers now replacing cheekpieces, looks the pick of James McAuley's duo, and Autocrat shouldn't be far away either.

The useful CELTIC CROWN stands out on these terms and has performed well around here before, so should prove hard to beat. Dalvey and Caulaincourt are feared most.

CAULAINCOURT went close on h'cap bow 2 runs ago and is less exposed than Celtic Crown who comes out well at the weights

16:40 Dundalk Claimer 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:53 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
5	5 (5) (4/1 +0%) Neon Moon	4 4/1(+0%)	(5) Neon Moon 4/1, Progressive over hurdles, winning 3 times, and took well to fences last season without winning. Off 6 months. Respected. Excuses on final run and ran well in some respected handicaps last season.
2	2 (2) (7/2 +0%) Tweed Skirt	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(2) Tweed Skirt 7/2, Fair bumper/hurdles winner who has taken off since switched to chasing, scoring in handicaps at Kempton and Wincanton. Good third in listed mares chase at Huntingdon and not disgraced in a couple of Grade 2s since. Won on return last season so likely player back down in class. Had a solid first season over fences at 2m4f and she could improve for this far.
4	4 (4) (10/3 +0%) Arizona Cardinal	3.333333 10/3(+0%)	(4) Arizona Cardinal 10/3, Made a successful debut over fences after a wind operation in 2½m handicap at Bangor on return last season. Back to form when third at Southwell before resuming winning ways at Uttoxeter final start in May. Needs considering. Good value for his 3m handicap win at Uttoxeter and 4lb rise could have been worse.
7	7 (7) (11/2 +0%) Swapped	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(7) Swapped 11/2, Bumper winner who didn't progress over hurdles but has sprouted wings since switched to fences, completing the hat-trick with a commanding performance on debut for this yard at Southwell (25.8f, good to firm) last month. Good second there since and remains of interest. Came up short in his bid for a four-timer; might be on a toughish mark now.
1	1 (1) (13/2 -30%) Brief Times	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(1) Brief Times 13/2, Often let down by his jumping but has transformed by a step up to 3m this summer, making all at Southwell and Bangor. Good third at Worcester next time and can't discount in current mood. In form this summer but well held off this career-high mark at Worcester last time.
6	6 (6) (14/1 +13%) Hatcher	14 14/1(+13%)	(6) Hatcher 14/1, Only narrowly denied here (21.2f) in June but isn't the easiest to win with nowadays and was below par next 2 starts. Has become hard to win with and this will be his first run beyond 2m5f.
3	3 (3) (16/1 -60%) Yccs Portocervo	16 16/1(-60%)	(3) Yccs Portocervo 16/1, Finally took advantage of a much-reduced mark returning from 7 months off at Uttoxeter in May and followed up there following month. Hit with a further 7 lb rise so career best probably required now back from another break. Raised 13lb for his two Uttoxeter wins and he can struggle for form elsewhere.

LTO Selection:

ARIZONA CARDINAL has unlocked some improvement since being switched back to 3m in April and the son of Kayf Tara could take some stopping off only 4lb higher than his Uttoxeter triumph the following month. The hat-trick seeking Yccs Portocervo has proved a different proposition since his seasonal debut in May and cannot be ruled out on his return from a 134-day break. Tweed Skirt and Brief Times could also play a part in proceedings.

Claims can be made for most with the vote going to TWEED SKIRT, who is back down in class on her return after a couple of respectable efforts in Grade 2s. Swapped and Arizona Cardinal head the dangers.

It was mostly good from NEON MOON last season after wind surgery and there were excuses the final time.

16:53 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (6/1 +20%) Haaland	6 6/1(+20%)	(2) Haaland 6/1, Two wins from 6 runs this year. Creditable third of 6 in handicap (9/1) at Chelmsford City (14f) 29 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Respected but may still be a touch high in the weights. Close 3rd at Chelmsford (1m6f) latest; considered in first-time headgear on first go at 2m.
4	4 (4) (9/1 +10%) Spritzin'	9 9/1(+10%)	(4) Spritzin' 9/1, Sixth of 9 in handicap at Pontefract (18f, good to soft, 12/1) 11 days ago, unable to see out longer trip having raced freely. Makes tapeta debut. Has work to do. 0-8; beaten a neck over 1m4f on seasonal/handicap debut but has not repeated the form.
9	9 (9) (9/2 -29%) Spirit Of Ash	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(9) Spirit Of Ash 9/2, Resumed winning ways with plenty up her sleeve in 11-runner handicap at this course (12.4f) 7 days ago. Carries penalty. Significantly up in trip. Has to be taken seriously again despite regular slow starts. All three wins here this year; the latest was one week ago in fine style over 1m4f; 2m?.
7	7 (7) (10/1 +17%) Kiss My Face	10 10/1(+17%)	(7) Kiss My Face 10/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Southwell in April. 5/1, third of 5 in handicap at Musselburgh (16f, good to soft). Not fully ruled out if sharp enough to overcome 168-day absence. Did well early this year; off since May; trainer won this race in 2021 and 2022.
3	3 (3) (13/2 +41%) Sophar Sogood	6.5 13/2(+41%)	(3) Sophar Sogood 13/2, Ended long losing run at Kempton in September but wasn't in anywhere near the same form when thirteenth of 14 in handicap (33/1) at Nottingham (14f, heavy) 24 days ago. Others preferred. Won at Kempton (2m, AW) last month; trailed when 33-1 on soft ground 18 days later.
6	6 (6) (15/8 +16%) Artisan Dancer	1.875 15/8(+16%)	(6) Artisan Dancer 15/8, 3 wins from 9 runs this year. Latest win at Lingfield in September. Unlucky to not have completed 4-timer when sixth of 8 in handicap (5/4) at this course (12.4f) 14 days ago, staying on strongly when denied a run late. Significantly back up in trip. Leading player. Bidding for a four-timer when he ran out of room (challenging) here; 2m Lingfield AW win.
5	5 (5) (17/2 +0%) Bobby Shaftoe	8.5 17/2(+0%)	(5) Bobby Shaftoe 17/2, C&D winner. 3 wins from 11 runs this year. 17/2, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Ayr (13.1f, good to soft) 28 days ago, left with lot to do. Back up in trip. Sound place claims. Three wins here and he's interesting back on AW, which he's not tried since March.
10	10 (10) (20/1 -82%) Yasmin From York	20 20/1(-82%)	(10) Yasmin From York 20/1, Slightly below form when fourth of 11 in handicap at Catterick (15.9f, soft, 11/4) 16 days ago. Stays well and mark has slipped this season, but others appeal as likelier winners. Has not hit her top form this season and the last of her four AW runs was in January 2022.
1	1 (1) (80/1 -60%) Red Force One	80 80/1(-60%)	(1) Red Force One 80/1, Has struggled under both codes since scoring over hurdles at Huntingdon in May. Pulled up around halfway at York last time and has plenty to prove at present. Won over hurdles this May but has not fired since.

LTO Selection:

ARTISAN DANCER never got a clear run over shorter here last time out, and compensation may await the progressive three-year-old as he steps back up in distance. A winner on his three previous starts, he may have too much for Spirit Of Ash, who won well here last time out, and should benefit from going up in trip. Sophar Sogood disappointed at Nottingham last time out, but is better judged on the form of his penultimate success at Kempton.

ARTISAN DANCER completed a hat-trick across August and September and seemed most unlucky not to extend his winning sequence here last time, building up a head of steam when denied a run on the stand rail well inside the final 1f. He's proven over this trip and is a more straightforward sort than Spirit of Ash, who was most impressive when winning over 12.5f here last week. She rates as the clear main danger under a penalty, with Bobby Shaftoe fancied to complete the placings.

Spirit Of Ash, Bobby Shaftoe and Kiss My Face are considered seriously but ARTISAN DANCER can return to winning ways.

17:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:05 Redcar Stakes (Class 5) 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (5/6 +40%) Verbier	0.833333 5/6(+40%)	(1) Verbier 5/6, 6/4, won 10-runner maiden at Wolverhampton (9.5f) on debut, overcoming pace bias. Off 6 months but she remains open to improvement. Not seen since Wolverhampton debut win (9.4f, AW) in March but one to note.
6	6 (6) (7/1 -100%) Supreme King	7 7/1(-100%)	(6) Supreme King 7/1, Fairly useful gelding. 13/8, below form fourth of 15 in maiden at Doncaster (7f, heavy), finding little. Off 175 days. First run for yard after leaving Richard Hannon and need to get back on track. Below form April latest; sold out of R Hannon's 40,000gns; gelded; the pick on best form.
8	8 (8) (13/8 +54%) Run Zarak Run	1.625 13/8(+54%)	(8) Run Zarak Run 13/8, Promising third of 7 in maiden at Leicester (10f, good to soft, 15/2) on debut 25 days ago. Down in trip. Should progress and rates a big palyer with that form proving strong. 15-2 at Leicester (1m2f, good to soft) last month and showed plenty to be third of seven.
3	3 (3) (18/1 -13%) Invincible Pass	18 18/1(-13%)	(3) Invincible Pass 18/1, 15/2 and tongue strap on, sixth of 12 in maiden at Windsor (6f, good to firm) on debut 11 days ago, slowly away. Significantly up in trip. Open to progress. 15-2 and tongue tied, slowly away when sixth of 12 at Windsor (6f, good) 11 days ago.
7	7 (7) (100/1 -52%) Pleasure Vampire	100 100/1(-52%)	(7) Pleasure Vampire 100/1, 40/1, sixth of 7 in maiden at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) on debut 48 days ago. Lots more is required. 40-1 for a Beverley maiden (7.4f, good) when slowly away and never seriously involved.
10	10 (10) (150/1 -127%) Shout To The Top	150 150/1(-127%)	(10) Shout To The Top 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 8 in minor event (50/1) at Newcastle (6f) 21 days ago, slowly away. Significantly up in trip with work to do. Her heavy defeats at Thirsk (6f, soft) and Newcastle (6f, AW) represented low-level form.

LTO Selection:

This can go the way of RUN ZARAK RUN, who showed plenty of promise on her debut over 1m2f at Leicester last month and that form has worked out well. The booking of Hayley Turner is another plus and she is preferred to the Wolverhampton winner Verbier as well as the eight-race maiden Supreme King, who must be of interest on his first start for the David Evans yard.

RUN ZARAK RUN made a positive start when third in a Leicester maiden and looks the way to go with progress very much on the cards from this daughter of Zarak. Verbier and Shiva Shakti both have six-month absences to overcome but still merits plenty of respect and need factoring in.

Run Zarak Run shaped well on last month's debut. However, VERBIER may turn out to be good enough to defy the penalty.

17:05 Redcar Stakes (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:15 Dundalk Handicap 11f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
14	14 (14) (4/1 +43%) Kitty Mcfee	4 4/1(+43%)	(14) Kitty Mcfee 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 15/2, respectable fourth of 14 in handicap at Listowel (12f, soft) 29 days ago, second over 1f out and no extra. Drop back in trip will help on that evidence. Beaten 8l in C&D maiden before promising h'cap debut at Naas; possibly didn't stay latest.
9	9 (9) (5/1 +17%) Jaafel	5 5/1(+17%)	(9) Jaafel 5/1, Course winner. Creditable third of 14 in handicap at this course (8f, 22/1) 7 days ago, running on. Up in trip. Given a chance by the handicapper. 3-time course winner at 1m; ran with credit when 3rd over 1m last week; stays this trip.
2	2 (2) (6/1 +14%) Maralinga	6 6/1(+14%)	(2) Maralinga 6/1, 20/1, won 18-runner handicap at Tipperary (12.5f, good to soft) 47 days ago, overcoming a wide draw in the process. 10lb higher now. Stable in good form. Back to best last month; has speed for drop in trip but 10lb rise looks tough.
12	12 (12) (9/1 +44%) Sea Spray	9 9/1(+44%)	(12) Sea Spray 9/1, Winner at Gowran (9.5f) in June. 16/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Clonmel (9.6f, good) 43 days ago. Something to find on form. Won at 5th attempt when landing Gowran h'cap; struggled since and looks flattered by that.
1	1 (1) (9/2 +10%) The Mpex Kid	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(1) The Mpex Kid 9/2, 5/1, won 14-runner handicap at this course (10.7f) 7 days ago by ¾ length from Wajaaha, responding well. Heading back in the right direction recently and one to consider given he remains lightly raced at this sort of trip. 3-time course winner; gained C&D success last week; 7lb higher but unexposed at 1m2f.
10	10 (10) (11/2 +21%) Banana Three	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(10) Banana Three 11/2, Lightly raced maiden. 12/1, creditable seventh of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 14 days ago, pushed along 2f out and one paced. That may not prove his limit. 0-6; has run well here; bit below form over C&D latest but unexposed and dropped 2lb.
6	6 (6) (14/1 -40%) Only For Me	14 14/1(-40%)	(6) Only For Me 14/1, 8/1, bit below form seventh of 13 in maiden at Navan (10f, good to soft) 48 days ago, headed over 2f out and weakening. Return to handicaps rates a plus and he's not out of things. 0-14; failed to build on promising 4th at Curragh when well held at Navan last week.
5	5 (5) (16/1 +0%) Hidden Land	16 16/1(+0%)	(5) Hidden Land 16/1, Course winner. Latest win at Down Royal in September. 40/1, bit below form sixth of 14 in handicap at this course (12f) 7 days ago, every chance under 2f out and weakening. Hood back on. Others more persuasive. Made all over 1m5f last month but below form last week and shorter trip unlikely to help.
11	11 (11) (16/1 -78%) Malacanne	16 16/1(-78%)	(11) Malacanne 16/1, Course winner. Last of 8 in handicap at Ballinrobe (9.4f, good to soft, 10/1) 88 days ago. Visor back on and return to an artificial surface rates a likely plus. Won twice over 7f/1m here earlier in year; struggled up in trip latest; may need this.
3	3 (3) (25/1 -108%) Yokkell	25 25/1(-108%)	(3) Yokkell 25/1, Latest win at Ballinrobe in July. 10/1 and blinkered for 1st time, never better than midfield when sixth of 11 in handicap at Listowel (9f, soft) 29 days ago. Headgear quickly discarded ahead of this. Below form on turf last week and yet to prove as good on AW; widest draw not ideal.
4	4 (4) (28/1 -56%) Cursory Exam	28 28/1(-56%)	(4) Cursory Exam 28/1, 28/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 14 days ago, would have benefited from stronger handling. Mark has eased a little more and worth noting all 3 career victories have come at this venue. All 3 wins over C&D but out of form since January; no signs of return to form here latest.
13	13 (13) (40/1 +0%) Apprentice	40 40/1(+0%)	(13) Apprentice 40/1, Winner at Tipperary (9f) in April. 16/1, last of 16 in handicap at Naas (10.5f, good to soft) 54 days ago, folding from 2f out. Back from a short break now. Running well prior to a poor run at Naas in August but has been freshened up since.
8	8 (8) (50/1 -52%) Ghumama	50 50/1(-52%)	(8) Ghumama 50/1, C&D winner. 66/1, twelfth of 13 in handicap at this course (7f) 28 days ago, very slowly away and always behind. Others make much more appeal judged on recent exploits. Dual C&D winner; lost her way of late; return to this trip may help; below winning mark.
7	7 (7) (100/1 -456%) Alhaajeb	100 100/1(-456%)	(7) Alhaajeb 100/1, C&D winner who scored 3 times on the Flat last year. Struggled to make an impact over hurdles for present yard however, and he's tough to assess now returned to this sphere. Won Sligo claimer last year but struggled over timber since; fair mark back on Flat.

LTO Selection:

Being held up seemed to work well for MARALINGA at Tipperary early last month so a wide draw here isn't a huge concern. He was a cosy winner last time and, despite a 10lb hike for that, could still be on a competitive mark. The Footstepsinthesand gelding has run well here in the past as well. The Mpex Kid looks the obvious danger having won here last week. He was maybe value for a bit more than his three-quarters of a length win and should run well under 7lb more. Jaafel has been running consistently and it was a solid effort to finish third in a strong contest won by Migdam here last week. He's another that has to come into calculations.

ONLY FOR ME remains a maiden but he's gone with plenty of zest on each of his last 2 starts in maidens and, ridden with a little more restraint returned to handicaps, he could well be up to playing a lead role from this career-low mark. The Impex Kid arrives on the back of success here and is a big threat, with Jaafel and Kitty McFee others in the mix.

17:15 Dundalk Handicap 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:25 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (6/1 +8%) Chaos Control	6 6/1(+8%)	(3) Chaos Control 6/1, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat who struck at the third time of asking over hurdles in a Market Rasen juvenile (16.5f) in February. Not disgraced in handicaps in recent months, creditable third at Uttoxeter (20f) in August. Not discounted. Not built on February's juvenile win (good); maybe the returning cheekpieces can inspire.
7	7 (7) (6/1 +0%) Edison Kent	6 6/1(+0%)	(7) Edison Kent 6/1, Winner of a big-field Killarney maiden hurdle for Jessica Harrington back in May 2021. Largely struggled after but there have been better signs for present stable in recent months and booking of Harry Cobden catches the eye here with cheekpieces back on. Just 1-20, but putting results together again at present; stamina to spare at today's trip.
4	4 (4) (9/2 +10%) Bashers Reflection	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(4) Bashers Reflection 9/2, Improved performer switched to handicaps last season, supplementing his comfortable C&D victory in March with another decisive success at Plumpton (20.5f) a month later. Remains relatively lightly raced and he may have more to offer this term. Three 2m3f-2m4f wins last term (one C&D) on good or soft; still improving when last seen.
2	2 (2) (11/4 +0%) Enthused	2.75 11/4(+0%)	(2) Enthused 11/4, Thrived this year, finding a little more improvement to gain fifth win of the campaign at Huntingdon (15.8f) 3 days ago, going on before 2 out and drawing clear flat. No surprise to see him out under a penalty and possibilities again in this groove. Won four of last five, and a 2m3.5f handicap in May, on better ground than may await here.
6	6 (6) (11/2 -38%) Ilanz	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(6) Ilanz 11/2, Bumper winner who bagged back-to-back handicap hurdle victories at up to 19f late last year and posted a creditable third from his inflated mark at Uttoxeter (20f) when last seen in February. Returns to action with his yard amongst the winners and another holding claims. Held when last seen following a rise for two December 2022 wins; likely more needed.
5	5 (5) (15/2 +0%) Bonheur De Ballon	7.5 15/2(+0%)	(5) Bonheur De Ballon 15/2, Ex-French recruit who showed fair form when landing claimer at Angouleme (18.9f) 11 months ago. Below best final start in December and the betting should prove a useful guide on yard/handicap debut following a wind op. 3yo claiming hurdle winner in France, but little form otherwise; might need this outing.
8	8 (8) (22/1 -38%) Anger Management	22 22/1(-38%)	(8) Anger Management 22/1, Exploits distinctly mixed following success over hurdles at Huntingdon 12 months ago but returned to form from out of the blue to double career tally at Bangor (19.5f) last month, the increase in trip suiting well. However, failed by a long chalk to back that up at first-named venue since. Nothing in hand of his mark following 4lb rise for Bangor win (2m3f); finished lame latest.
9	9 (9) (28/1 +15%) Seaborough	28 28/1(+15%)	(9) Seaborough 28/1, Scored at Uttoxeter (20f) 13 months ago but record typically patchy since, well below best on Flat/over hurdles in recent months. Passed over operating from out of the weights. 2m4f hurdles winner this time last year (good) but couldn't recommend on 2023 efforts.
1	1 (1) (33/1 -83%) Made For You	33 33/1(-83%)	(1) Made For You 33/1, All 5 career victories over hurdles gained on right-handed tracks, the latest at Musselburgh (19.8f) in December. Record distinctly patchy thereafter and he made little impact back on the Flat at Nottingham (14f) in May. Others appeal more back from 5 months off. Almost obliged off just 1lb lower in March; won't mind rain; more compelling right-handed.

LTO Selection:

Bashers Reflection has won a shade cosily on his last two starts and Ben Case's upwardly-mobile gelding must enter calculations off only 5lb higher in his bid to land a hat-trick. However, ENTHUSED still appeared to be ahead of the handicapper when scoring in ready fashion at Huntingdon on Tuesday and makes slightly more appeal, despite having a 7lb penalty to overcome. Chaos Control drops in class and also warrants consideration.

Competitive fare with the narrow vote in favour of EDISON KENT. He wasn't at his very best at Huntingdon on his latest outing 10 days ago but there had been much more encouraging signs from his reduced mark previously and the booking of Harry Cobden is an eye-catching one. The selection's stablemate Enthused has thrived this year and is feared. Ilanz and Bashers Reflection complete the shortlist.

Still progressing over 2m3f-2m4f (including here on soft), BASHERS REFLECTION can make a winning return. Edison Kent is next best.

17:25 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (5/2 -43%) Elegant Madame	2.5 5/2(-43%)	(1) Elegant Madame 5/2, Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut in 7f Leicester fillies' novice in June. Failed to progres when 10¾ lengths eighth of 9 to Kitty Rose in listed race at Leopardstown (7.3f, good to firm, 22/1) 41 days ago but should be able to make more impact in this company. Out of depth in Listed company last time but leading claims returned to AW.
4	4 (4) (9/2 +59%) Frost At Dawn	4.5 9/2(+59%)	(4) Frost At Dawn 9/2, Foaled April 22. Frosted filly. Half-sister to 1m winner Kingori. Makes some appeal on paper but yard not assocaited with winning newcomers. Sister to an AW winner over a mile; worth a look in the market ahead of racecourse debut.
2	2 (2) (10/3 -11%) Last Applause	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(2) Last Applause 10/3, Twice-raced winner. Confirmed debut promise when on 7-runner minor event at Catterick (7f, soft, 2/1) 16 days ago. Likely to improve further. Confirmed debut promise when winning at Catterick last time; penalty to carry but claims.
6	6 (6) (15/2 -50%) Riccoboni	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(6) Riccoboni 15/2, Too Darn Hot filly. 30,000F, 42,000Y. Half-sister to 1¾m-16.6f winner Victoriano (by Teofilo) and 9.5f winner Wilkie (by New Approach): dam unraced sister to top-class-performer up to 1½m Fantastic Light. Perhaps the most interesting of the newcomers on paper. Winners in pedigree and yard can get one ready first time; interesting runner on debut.
7	7 (7) (16/5 +20%) South Kensington	3.2 16/5(+20%)	(7) South Kensington 16/5, Twice-raced filly. Some promise when sixth on 6f course debut in May and something presumably can't have been right when last of 11 at Windsor the following month. Given time since. Promise on debut but well beaten when last seen; needs to improve on this AW debut.
3	3 (3) (18/1 +45%) Elegant Appeal	18 18/1(+45%)	(3) Elegant Appeal 18/1, Represents a top yard but hasn't beaten a rival on either outing to date. Cheekpieces now applied. Bettered debut effort at Redcar last time; cheekpieces on but good deal more needed.
5	5 (5) (40/1 -100%) Misty Time	40 40/1(-100%)	(5) Misty Time 40/1, Foaled April 2. Time Test filly. Half-sister to 13.3f-16.5f winner Bracken Brae and 2-y-o 7f winner Garrel Glen. Dam 7f winner. Yard don't run many juveniles but can train a debut winner and she is worth a market check. Winners (including on AW) in pedigree but trainer isn't renowned for debut winners.

LTO Selection:

A 4lb penalty for a comfortable success at Catterick will make life tougher for LAST APPLAUSE, but she's clearly on the up and shaped with plenty of promise at this track on debut when a close-up third behind a more experienced, 80-rated filly. Elegant Madame drops in class having finished down the field in Listed company at Leopardstown last time out, while South Kensington is another to note.

Previous-winners LAST APPLAUSE and Elegant Madame could be the pair to focus on, with preference narrowly for Brian Ellison's filly. Riccoboni is an interesting newcomer.

This looks easier than ELEGANT MADAME's latest assignment in Listed company at Leopardstown and she can beat Last Applause

17:30 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:38 Redcar Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (6/1 +57%) Broctune Red	6 6/1(+57%)	(1) Broctune Red 6/1, 7/2, bit below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Beverley (1¼m, heavy) 24 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Enters calculations under Becky Smith. 7-39 on AW, whereas 1-25 on turf; placed at 1m2f on his only two visits here; acts on soft.
9	9 (9) (7/1 +56%) Optician	7 7/1(+56%)	(9) Optician 7/1, Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Ayr (13f, good to soft, 9/1) 28 days ago. Back down in trip. 11-race maiden; acts on good to soft, soundly beaten on sole run on soft.
11	11 (11) (7/1 +65%) Visitant	7 7/1(+65%)	(11) Visitant 7/1, Unreliable sort. Course winner in August. Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (12.5f, 11/1) 24 days ago, never a threat after missing break. Redcar win (1m6f) in August and runner-up at Thirsk (1m4f, soft) on penultimate start.
3	3 (3) (11/1 +8%) Mac Ailey	11 11/1(+8%)	(3) Mac Ailey 11/1, Latest win at Hamilton in September. 8/1, below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Ayr (1¼m, heavy) 8 days ago. Bounce back needed. Two wins this term and close third at Beverley (1m2f, heavy) last month; below form latest.
7	7 (7) (11/1 +8%) Stockbridge Tap	11 11/1(+8%)	(7) Stockbridge Tap 11/1, Placed for second time since returning from a long absence when third of 12 in handicap at Ayr (10f, heavy, 20/1) 8 days ago. Can give a good account. Ten-race maiden; third on heavy going over 1m3f/1m2f on last two outings.
12	12 (12) (11/8 +39%) Foursome	1.375 11/8(+39%)	(12) Foursome 11/8, Much improved when off the mark in Nottingham apprentice handicap over this trip 9 days ago, proving well suited by very testing ground conditions. Obvious chance off effectively 1 lb higher. 23rd attempt and first win came at Nottingham (1m2f, heavy) nine days ago off same mark.
6	6 (6) (14/1 -87%) Cuban Cigar	14 14/1(-87%)	(6) Cuban Cigar 14/1, Arrives on the back of a good reappearance effort over hurdles last month and respected back on the Flat with his stable in form. 0-19 on Flat turf (2-12 AW) but a fair winning hurdler, second on heavy ground last month.
8	8 (8) (17/2 +29%) Breguet Boy	8.5 17/2(+29%)	(8) Breguet Boy 17/2, Course winner. 7/1, respectable third of 6 in handicap at Brighton (1½m, good) 47 days ago. First-time blinkers replace cheekpieces. Penultimate start showed he can still be competitive; different headgear.
10	10 (10) (33/1 -65%) Jewel Of Kabeir	33 33/1(-65%)	(10) Jewel Of Kabeir 33/1, 7/1, last of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (1m) 14 days ago. Back up in trip. Others more persuasive. 15-race maiden with plenty of solid runs this term but latest was not one of them.
4	4 (4) (33/1 -65%) Panama City	33 33/1(-65%)	(4) Panama City 33/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 4/1, might have found run coming too soon when eighth of 10 in handicap at Beverley (1¼m, heavy) 24 days ago. Capable of bouncing back from a workable mark. Generally little impact in handicaps but close 3rd at Beverley (1m2f, soft) three runs ago.

LTO Selection:

Due to go up 8lb in the future, FOURSOME is very well treated on the back of an easy success at Nottingham last week. The four-year-old shouldn't have an issue returning to better ground and she gets the vote ahead of Shifter, who got up late to score over C&D last time out. The consistent Bay Of Naples must enter calculations, along with Broctune Red and Stockbridge Tap.

With rain in the forecast FOURSOME might get similar ground to when bolting up at Nottingham last week, in which case she could take a bit of stopping off effectively only 1 lb higher. Lucinda Russell pair Stockbridge Tap and Cuban Cigar head the dangers along with recent C&D winner Shifter.

Her previous 22 races, all defeats, are not forgotten but FOURSOME had her first run on heavy ground last Wednesday and won well.

17:38 Redcar Handicap (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:45 Dundalk Handicap 11f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
10	10 (10) (5/1 -25%) Slieve Binnian	5 5/1(-25%)	(10) Slieve Binnian 5/1, Resumed progress when winning 14-runner handicap at this C&D (4/1) 21 days ago. 4 lb rise fair and ought to go well again. Back to form when winning over C&D last time and a player again off 4lb higher.
5	5 (5) (6/1 +50%) Londoner	6 6/1(+50%)	(5) Londoner 6/1, Course winner. 6/1, creditable fifth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 66 days ago. Stable having good spell but needs more from his current mark. A 1m maiden winner here in 2022 and a solid h'cap run over C&D last time; player down 3lb.
1	1 (1) (6/1 +14%) San Andreas	6 6/1(+14%)	(1) San Andreas 6/1, 5-time course winner who ran respectably when 2¼ lengths third of 13 in Diamond Stakes at this C&D (6/1) 21 days ago. Can give another good account. Five-time course winner up to 1m; 3rd in premier h'cap and Listed last twice; big player.
7	7 (7) (9/2 +18%) Cordouan	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(7) Cordouan 9/2, 7/2, respectable length third of 14 to Slieve Binnian in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Shortlist material. Dual AW winner was a close 3rd to Slieve Binnian over C&D last time; go well with a repeat.
3	3 (3) (11/8 +45%) Martinstown	1.375 11/8(+45%)	(3) Martinstown 11/8, Lightly-raced winner who showed improved form when third of 12 in handicap at this course (12f) 7 days ago, despite conceding first run. Trainer going well and must enter calculations. Decent run over 1m4f here last time despite being keen; up 2lb but drop in trip can suit.
2	2 (2) (18/1 -29%) Inuit	18 18/1(-29%)	(2) Inuit 18/1, Shaped as if needing the run when eighth in Diamond Stakes (40/1) at this C&D 21 days ago. This will reveal more. Dual AW winner in France ran respectably in a C&D Listed on return and improve from that.
4	4 (4) (20/1 -11%) Mister Mister	20 20/1(-11%)	(4) Mister Mister 20/1, Reappeared with a good third in a listed event at the Curragh in May but below form since. Third in a Listed to start the season but below that in three starts since; tongue-tie on.
11	11 (11) (40/1 -150%) Pearl Of Australia	40 40/1(-150%)	(11) Pearl Of Australia 40/1, Winner at Roscommon in May. 12/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at Thurles (12.5f, soft) 15 days ago. Blinkers on for 1st time. Maiden winner over this trip has been disappointing over further since; blinkers tried.
6	6 (6) (40/1 -60%) No Niki No	40 40/1(-60%)	(6) No Niki No 40/1, 5/1, underperformed when eighth of 12 in handicap at Listowel (12f, soft) 29 days ago. Below form on testing ground last time but previously consistent; AW record not great.
9	9 (9) (80/1 -21%) Royal Pippen	80 80/1(-21%)	(9) Royal Pippen 80/1, Ninth of 10 in handicap at Laytown (7.2f, 16/1) 38 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Forgiven a disappointing run at Laytown last time but this trip is a question.

LTO Selection:

MARTINSTOWN ran much better on his second start back when third here last week and there looks more to come from the Galileo colt. He stayed on over a mile and a half to finish third to Ceallach and is fancied to go close now despite dropping back in trip. A strong pace here should suit. San Andreas has gained all his wins over shorter but ran well in Listed company over course and distance when third to Piz Badile late last month. Conor Stone-Walsh takes a useful 7lb off his back now to ease the burden of top-weight. Slieve Binnian was a course and distance three weeks ago and has to be respected in a higher grade now.

MARTINSTOWN is a lightly-raced sort who showed much improved form despite not being seen to best effect when a close third here last week, so he's an appealing candidate from only 2 lb higher in the weights. Cordouan is weighted to reverse C&D form with Slieve Binnian, while San Andreas is another to consider.

17:45 Dundalk Handicap 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
10	10 (10) (5.5/1 +15%) Dadas Boy	5.5 5.5/1(+15%)	(10) Dadas Boy 5.5/1, Has shown more switched to nurseries on his last 2 starts, third of 10 at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 9/2) 17 days ago. Can give another good account. Has bettered form of first three races since going into nurseries; return to 6f could suit.
2	2 (2) (6.5/1 -63%) Louella	6.5 6.5/1(-63%)	(2) Louella 6.5/1, After 8 weeks off, progressed again when second of 8 in nursery at Catterick (5f, soft, 7/2) 16 days ago, edged out near line. Can be thereabouts once more as she makes tapeta debut. Unexposed sort; turned in best effort over 5f at Catterick last time; claims back up to 6f.
8	8 (8) (7/2 +50%) Socialise	3.5 7/2(+50%)	(8) Socialise 7/2, From an easing mark, produced his best effort yet when close fourth of 12 in nursery (11/2) at this course (7.1f) 3 days ago. Can make his presence felt. Best effort up to 7f here earlier in week; not without a chance back in distance.
3	3 (3) (8/1 -78%) Moyola	8 8/1(-78%)	(3) Moyola 8/1, After 9 weeks off (gelded), looked rusty when fourth of 8 in nursery at Catterick (5f, soft, 12/1) 16 days ago, late headway. Should be suited by the step up in trip on his first start on tapeta. Behind Louella at Catterick last time but worth a try over this trip for this AW debut.
4	4 (4) (11/1 -10%) Miss Rainbow	11 11/1(-10%)	(4) Miss Rainbow 11/1, After 3 months off, ran best race when third of 10 on nursery debut (33/1) at this C&D 18 days ago. Task is now to build on her latest effort. Ran respectably over C&D on handicap debut but more needed if she's to win this.
1	1 (1) (15/8 +37%) Torvar	1.875 15/8(+37%)	(1) Torvar 15/8, Again ran well when when third of 12 in nursery (18/1) at this C&D a week ago, despite having been short of room over 1f out. Major player back down in grade. Ran well with hood refitted in higher grade over C&D last week; claims from same mark.
5	5 (5) (20/1 -25%) Chillout Charlie	20 20/1(-25%)	(5) Chillout Charlie 20/1, Has progressed gradually with each of his 3 starts so far, sixth of 8 in maiden (16/1) at this course (7.1f) 24 days ago. Further improvement required as he makes handicap debut. Has shown ability and may do better back in trip now switched to handicap company.
11	11 (11) (33/1 +0%) Clionia	33 33/1(+0%)	(11) Clionia 33/1, Hasn't made much impact in a trio of minor events, always behind when ninth of 11 in minor event at Ripon (6f, good, 100/1) 20 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Regressive form in novice events; plenty to prove for this AW and nursery debut.
12	12 (12) (33/1 +0%) Rock Lodge	33 33/1(+0%)	(12) Rock Lodge 33/1, Failed to build on promise of previous run when eighth of 10 in nursery (22/1) at this C&D 18 days ago, racing freely. Visor now the choice of headgear. Well beaten back up in trip over C&D last time; visor needs to have a significant effect.
7	7 (7) (40/1 -100%) Lady Showcasing	40 40/1(-100%)	(7) Lady Showcasing 40/1, Runner-up at Windsor on his second outing but form has gone the wrong way since, seventh of 9 in nursery (9/1) at Brighton (7f, good) 10 days ago. Has shown ability but she'll have to better form of last three runs if she's to figure.
6	6 (6) (66/1 -230%) Entrecasteaux	66 66/1(-230%)	(6) Entrecasteaux 66/1, Again finished well held when ninth of 11 in maiden at Thirsk (5f, heavy, 200/1) 76 days ago. Needs to leave his previous form well behind as he goes handicapping (has been gelded). Hasn't shown much but has improved with every run; market should guide on AW/nursery debut.
9	9 (9) (150/1 -127%) Parson's Meadow	150 150/1(-127%)	(9) Parson's Meadow 150/1, Has finished down the field all 3 starts since his debut, faring no better on nursery debut (50/1) when last of 10 at this C&D 18 days ago. Best watched. Showed ability on debut but well beaten since, including on AW/nursery debut last time.

LTO Selection:

TORVAR is set to go up 1lb for future races after finishing a solid third over C&D last time out, despite having to be switched after failing to get a clear run which cost him ground, and, with Danny Tudhope on board, he won't get many better chances to win a nursery. Fellow top-weight Louella is an obvious danger after going under by a short-head at Catterick, while Dadas Boy may go well if Hollie Doyle can bring the best out of him.

TORVAR has got back on track upped to 6f on his last 2 outings, finishing well after meeting trouble when third at this C&D a week ago, so he could be ready to get off the mark this time around. Louella has placed on all 3 of her starts in nurseries and isn't taken lightly, while Socialise is another who merits consideration.

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

18:15 Dundalk Handicap 7f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
5	5 (5) (2.5/1 +69%) House Of Aviz	2.5 2.5/1(+69%)	(5) House Of Aviz 2.5/1, Thrice-raced maiden who ran poorly tackling softer ground than previously when ninth of 10 in maiden at the Curragh (7f, heavy) 26 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Must bounce back. Two decent Curragh maiden runs but below par on soft last time; this surface should suit.
9	9 (9) (4.5/1 +0%) King Of Gosford	4.5 4.5/1(+0%)	(9) King Of Gosford 4.5/1, Career best when winning 14-runner nursery at this C&D (5/2) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time and may do better still. Just got up to win a C&D nursery last time; 7lb higher and cheekpieces tried but respected.
2	2 (2) (5/1 +0%) Starliner	5 5/1(+0%)	(2) Starliner 5/1, Lightly-raced winner who faced a stiff task when well held in Autumn Stakes at Newmarket 6 days ago and this is far more suitable. Off the mark in Listowel maiden but poor in Newmarket Group 3 since; yard second-string.
7	7 (7) (7/1 +13%) Simplexity	7 7/1(+13%)	(7) Simplexity 7/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 18/1, again ran below debut form when fifth of 16 in maiden at the Curragh (6f, good) 68 days ago. Blinkers on for handicap debut. Must improve. Promise on debut but didn't go on from that; looks stable selected on nursery debut.
13	13 (13) (10/1 +9%) Uncle Albert	10 10/1(+9%)	(13) Uncle Albert 10/1, 5/2, creditable fourth of 11 in nursery at Navan (5.8f, soft) 16 days ago. Back up in trip for polytrack debut. Solid runs in defeat in three nursery runs; chance again if handling this surface.
14	14 (14) (11/1 +56%) Transcending Glory	11 11/1(+56%)	(14) Transcending Glory 11/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 10/1, eleventh of 23 in maiden at the Curragh (6f, good to soft) 61 days ago. Makes handicap debut in first-time cheekpieces. Mild promise in three maiden runs over 6f; cheekpieces on for nursery bow; check market.
6	6 (6) (11/1 -175%) Raknah	11 11/1(-175%)	(6) Raknah 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden who ran below form on first run since leaving Andrew Balding when fourteenth of 23 in minor event at the Curragh (7f, soft) 27 days ago. Makes handicap debut and this is less demanding at least. Was 3rd in a 1m AW maiden in UK; below that in Goffs Million but a player in this grade.
10	10 (10) (20/1 +39%) State's Evidence	20 20/1(+39%)	(10) State's Evidence 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 8 in nursery (11/1) at the Curragh (7f, good) 55 days ago. Seems to be going the wrong way. Promising debut 3rd but has regressed since and was poor on nursery debut last time.
11	11 (11) (20/1 +39%) Alto Sax	20 20/1(+39%)	(11) Alto Sax 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 8 in maiden at Gowran (7f, good, 100/1) 44 days ago, not knocked about. Stable having good spell. Makes handicap debut and is progressing steadily. Best run when 5th in a Gowran maiden last time; chance on nursery debut.
15	15 (15) (22/1 -120%) Harry The Rogue	22 22/1(-120%)	(15) Harry The Rogue 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 10/3, creditable fourth of 14 in maiden at this C&D 7 days ago. Makes handicap debut. RESERVE. Some solid runs in defeat incl' in a C&D maiden last time; chance if getting in; reserve.
8	8 (8) (25/1 -79%) What A Squeeze	25 25/1(-79%)	(8) What A Squeeze 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden who faced a stiff task when nineteenth of 23 in minor event (66/1) at the Curragh (7f, soft) 27 days ago. Makes polytrack debut and can get back on track under 10-lb claimer. Best run when 2nd in a Curragh nursery; below that form in Goffs Million last time.
3	3 (3) (28/1 -250%) Mctenett	28 28/1(-250%)	(3) Mctenett 28/1, Winner at Naas in August and clearly wasn't 100% when well held under a penalty at Cork (6f, good to firm, 16/5) 44 days ago. Makes handicap debut and is better judged on his earlier win for the time being. Naas 6f maiden winner disappointed in a Cork novice since; needs best up in trip.
4	4 (4) (33/1 +59%) Prince X J	33 33/1(+59%)	(4) Prince X J 33/1, Winner at Fairyhouse in June. Last of 11 in nursery at the Curragh (6f, good to soft, 10/1) 61 days ago. Has been gelded since. Won a 6f Fairyhouse maiden but below that since and gelded; needs to resume progress.
12	12 (12) (66/1 -136%) Lady Craftsman	66 66/1(-136%)	(12) Lady Craftsman 66/1, Lightly-raced winner. Well-beaten last of 10 to Content in Staffordstown Stud Stakes (150/1) at the Curragh (8f, soft) 13 days ago. Makes handicap debut and needs to get back on track. Bellewstown maiden winner over 1m outclassed in Group 3 races since; chance on AW debut.

LTO Selection:

KING OF GOSFORD, a winner over course and distance a fortnight ago, is fitted with cheekpieces now and looks open to further improvement. He is lightly raced in handicap company and it would be a surprise if he didn't have another big run in him off 76. Uncle Albert has been running well in nurseries and is place material, while it is also worth keeping an eye on McTenett.

A big-field nursery with a tentative vote going to STARLINER, who is faced with a far more suitable assignment than in the Autumn Stakes at Newmarket last week. What A Squeeze is another who could bounce back now returned to handicap company, with last-time-out winner King of Gosford completing the shortlist.

18:15 Dundalk Handicap 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
8	8 (8) (7/1 +30%) Elliott	7 7/1(+30%)	(8) Elliott 7/1, Took a step forward making nursery/all-weather debut when 1¾ lengths third of 12 to the reopposing Lotting's Lass at Southwell (5f, 11/1) 22 days ago. Can give another good account. Best effort on AW/nursery debut last time and should give another good account.
5	5 (5) (7/2 +30%) Macarone	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(5) Macarone 7/2, Opened account at Beverley in August, before finding the test too much when fourth of 7 in nursery at Thirsk (6f, soft, 11/4) 32 days ago. Makes tapeta debut and can get back on the up returned to this shorter distance. Didn't get home over 6f on soft last time but return to 5f should suit; AW debut.
10	10 (10) (9/4 +25%) Zachary	2.25 9/4(+25%)	(10) Zachary 9/4, Back down in trip for all-weather debut, much improved when winning 7-runner nursery (9/2) at Chelmsford City (5f) 6 days ago, readily. Respected under a penalty as he switches to tapeta. Improved to win on AW debut at Chelmsford last time; penalty to carry but may do better.
2	2 (2) (10/3 +17%) Mart	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(2) Mart 10/3, In first-time visor, fared no better when sixth of 8 in nursery (13/8) at this course (7.1f) 66 days ago (has been gelded since). Headgear discarded as he makes first run for yard after leaving Michael Bell. Regressive for Michael Bell but has been gelded; interesting after break for new yard.
11	11 (11) (11/1 -10%) Lotting's Lass	11 11/1(-10%)	(11) Lotting's Lass 11/1, Made a winning all-weather debut at Southwell in September and, after 6 days off, backed up that effort under a penalty when third of 8 in nursery (9/2) at Catterick (5f, soft) 16 days ago. Shortlisted. Won on sole AW start and ran well back on turf last time; should give a good account.
9	9 (9) (16/1 +20%) Mehigburn	16 16/1(+20%)	(9) Mehigburn 16/1, Has yet to finish better than mid-division, fifth of 10 in nursery (14/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 61 days ago (subsequently gelded). Others more persuasive. Respectable run over C&D on second start but below that level since; gelded since last run.
1	1 (1) (18/1 -200%) Jungle Jean	18 18/1(-200%)	(1) Jungle Jean 18/1, Failed to improve on her nursery bow when fifth of 8 at Catterick (5f, soft, 11/1) 16 days ago. Has work to do returned to this venue. Best efforts have been on turf and needs to improve if she's to win this back on AW.
3	3 (3) (25/1 +0%) Vitarli	25 25/1(+0%)	(3) Vitarli 25/1, Winner at Beverley in April on her second start. Step back in right direction when 5 lengths fourth of 7 to the reopposing Zachary in nursery (9/1) at Chelmsford City (5f) 6 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Hasn't built on early promise and below best on AW debut last time; more needed.
6	6 (6) (25/1 +24%) Stoneacre Girl	25 25/1(+24%)	(6) Stoneacre Girl 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 100/1, sixth of 8 in minor event at Southwell (5f) 53 days ago, outpaced from 2f out. Much more needed with cheekpieces applied for her handicap debut. Best effort on AW debut; needs to step up again to win from this mark on nursery debut.
12	12 (12) (33/1 -32%) Belvoir Kitten	33 33/1(-32%)	(12) Belvoir Kitten 33/1, Ran well on first outing since leaving Ed Dunlop when 2½ lengths fourth of 12 to Lotting's Lass in nursery (50/1) at Southwell (5f) 22 days ago. Others still look stronger, though. Far from disgraced on first run for yard at Southwell; this stiffer track should suit.
7	7 (7) (66/1 -136%) She'sashambles	66 66/1(-136%)	(7) She'sashambles 66/1, Some encouragement first 2 starts but, having played up beforehand, finished well held when last of 13 in maiden at Beverley (5f, heavy, 40/1) 30 days ago. Needs to leave latest run behind sent handicapping. Showed ability on debut but below that level since; would want to see market support.

LTO Selection:

Mart could be interesting on his first start for Dylan Cunha having been gelded after finishing sixth when sent off favourite here in August, but he will need a big step forward to get the better of ZACHARY. A comfortable winner on his only start on the all-weather at Chelmsford last time out, he has a 6lb penalty, but is due to go up 7lb for future contests. He might follow up that success, leaving Lotting's Lass as an interesting alternative after her Catterick third.

MACARONE showed improved form when getting off the mark at Beverley in August, before finding 6f on soft ground too much of a test last time, so he can resume winning ways as he returns to this shorter trip. Zachary made a successful all-weather debut 6 days ago and is feared most, ahead of Lotting's Lass.

18:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:45 Dundalk Handicap 7f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
9	9 (9) (3.5/1 +61%) Von Krolock	3.5 3.5/1(+61%)	(9) Von Krolock 3.5/1, Fourteenth of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, soft, 12/1) 8 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Stable having good spell. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. Is 0-16; running well in defeat prior to poor run on testing ground last week; may go well.
3	3 (3) (6/1 -71%) Hale Bopp	6 6/1(-71%)	(3) Hale Bopp 6/1, Won 14-runner handicap (17/2) at this course (8f) 28 days ago. Enters calculations. 3-time course winner and return to AW sparked revival with recent 1m win; 7f may be sharp.
2	2 (2) (8/1 +43%) Coviglia	8 8/1(+43%)	(2) Coviglia 8/1, Course winner. Respectable fourth of 13 in handicap (40/1) at Thurles (8f, soft) 15 days ago. Looks competitive on form. A 4-time course winner incl' C&D but a while since he's shown his best at 7f.
13	13 (13) (10/1 +17%) Pallasmore Lass	10 10/1(+17%)	(13) Pallasmore Lass 10/1, Creditable fourth of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, soft, 7/1) 8 days ago. Blinkers back on. Can go well again. Is 0-28 but running well of late and good 4th in warm Curragh h'cap latest; can go well.
4	4 (4) (11/2 +54%) Sir John Monash	5.5 11/2(+54%)	(4) Sir John Monash 11/2, 33/1, below form seventh of 16 in handicap at Gowran (8f, good) 44 days ago. Difficult ask. Is 0-9; only beaten half a length on yard debut but disappointed since, incl' when C&D fav.
1	1 (1) (12/1 +0%) Admiral Nelson	12 12/1(+0%)	(1) Admiral Nelson 12/1, Latest win at Cork in May. Tenth of 13 in handicap (20/1) at Thurles (8f, soft) 15 days ago. Won 25-runner h'cap at start of summer but not at same level since and tough draw.
11	11 (11) (13/2 +19%) Knockmore Prince	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(11) Knockmore Prince 13/2, Thirteenth of 17 in handicap (12/1) at Navan (5.8f, good to soft). Off 97 days. Back up in trip. Yard in good form. Cheekpieces back on. Needs a couple of these to falter. Was 2nd in 3 runs here last winter; low-key return in July though and not seen since.
8	8 (8) (16/1 +0%) Memorial Verse	16 16/1(+0%)	(8) Memorial Verse 16/1, 11/1, below form eighth of 14 in handicap at this C&D. Off 6 months. Stable in good form. Others more persuasive. 0-6; beaten 4l over C&D last time; h'capper tried to give her a chance; worth market check.
12	12 (12) (17/2 -143%) Eglish	8.5 17/2(-143%)	(12) Eglish 17/2, 3-time C&D winner. Of 6 months before good second of 14 in handicap (11/1) at this course (5f) 14 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Player. All 5 of her wins have come here; on a losing streak but very good effort over 5f latest.
6	6 (6) (18/1 -13%) Stormie Outlook	18 18/1(-13%)	(6) Stormie Outlook 18/1, Respectable sixth of 18 in handicap (16/1) at Cork (8f, soft) 24 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Can give a good account. Is 0-13 on Flat; not a bad run last month but drop in trip looks against her.
14	14 (14) (20/1 +0%) Maestro Stick	20 20/1(+0%)	(14) Maestro Stick 20/1, C&D winner. Ninth of 14 in handicap (18/1) at this course (8f) 21 days ago. Not taken lightly if back on his A-game. Both wins have come over this C&D but struggling for form lately.
7	7 (7) (25/1 -25%) Cousin Shay	25 25/1(-25%)	(7) Cousin Shay 25/1, C&D winner. Tenth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f, 28/1) 21 days ago. C&D winner in Nov 2022; shown little in 2 starts this year; may come on for latest start.
10	10 (10) (66/1 -100%) Glencullen	66 66/1(-100%)	(10) Glencullen 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tenth of 11 in maiden at Leopardstown (8f, good, 150/1) 57 days ago. Eyeshields on 1st time , hood back on. Makes handicap debut with more needed. Minor promise in Curragh maiden on debut; shown nothing in 2 maidens since; AW/h'cap debut.
5	5 (5) (100/1 -100%) Zurana	100 100/1(-100%)	(5) Zurana 100/1, Last of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f, 80/1) 7 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Must improve. Seven-race maiden and shown very little in two runs for this yard; shorter trip may help.

LTO Selection:

VON KROLOCK hails from a yard in great form and should go close if adapting to this surface on this first visit to the track. The selection was placed twice in big-field handicaps over this trip at Cork and had Pallasmore Lass about two lengths behind when just denied by Rock Dandy (won again since). Eglish is an obvious threat having won five times at this venue including three over this trip. He's dropped down to a lowly mark and shaped very well after a summer break over the minimum trip here a fortnight ago. Hale Bopp comes here off the back of a course win over a mile last month, while Coviglia won twice at this venue last year and didn't enjoy a clear passage at Thurles last time.

EGLISH returned from a lay-off with a good second here and can go one better now and capitalise on a reduced mark. Course-winner Coviglia and recent course scorer Hale Bopp appeal as the chief threats to James McAuley's mare and can chase home the selection in that order.

18:45 Dundalk Handicap 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:00 Newcastle Maiden (Class 5) 7f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (5/6 +56%) Moon Flight	0.833333 5/6(+56%)	(2) Moon Flight 5/6, Fair form when making the frame first 2 starts, but below that level when fourth of 8 in minor event (5/2) at this course (6f) 3 weeks ago. However, he can get back on the up returned to this longer trip. Below-par fourth over 6f here last time; leading player on his 7f/1m efforts in August.
1	1 (1) (7/2 +0%) Light Speed	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(1) Light Speed 7/2, In need of the experience when sixth of 11 in minor event (25/1) at Southwell (7.1f) on debut 10 days ago. No surprise to see him take a step forward with that first run behind him. Hinted at ability in 7f AW event at Southwell last week, while seeming green.
6	6 (6) (9/2 +50%) Madam Florence	4.5 9/2(+50%)	(6) Madam Florence 9/2, After 15 months off, left debut form well behind when fifth of 8 in minor event at this course (1m, 50/1) 3 days ago. Will need to find more again as she drops back down in trip. Encouraging effort over 1m here on Tuesday when back from 15-month layoff.
4	4 (4) (13/2 -271%) Ribble Rouser	6.5 13/2(-271%)	(4) Ribble Rouser 13/2, Returned to firmer ground, not in the same form as previous outing when well-beaten third of 7 in maiden at Leicester (6f, good to firm, 13/2) in July. Could get back on track after a break. Modest third over 6f when last seen; holds major claims on his 7f/1m efforts in June.
3	3 (3) (28/1 +44%) Brazen Rascal	28 28/1(+44%)	(3) Brazen Rascal 28/1, Has made little impact in a pair of starts so far, tenth of 11 in minor event (250/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 10 days ago. One for further down the line. Down the field in a couple of Southwell contests.
5	5 (5) (150/1 -127%) Dazamay	150 150/1(-127%)	(5) Dazamay 150/1, Has finished down the field both starts to date, seventh of 8 in minor event at this course (1m, 300/1) 3 days ago. Looks to be up against it. Has achieved little in both outings.

LTO Selection:

LIGHT SPEED was slowly away on his Southwell debut when running green until the penny finally dropped and he can only improve for that experience, making him a potential player here. Moon Flight has the form in the book after a fourth here over a furlong shorter, but he was beaten over seven lengths and needs to step up to get off the mark, leaving Ribble Rouser to look to repeat or better his June third on the return to 7f.

Having made an encouraging start to his career, MOON FLIGHT ran below the level of his first 2 starts when fourth of 8 at this course 3 weeks ago, but he is taken to bounce back returned to this longer trip. He can get the better of Ribble Rouser, who can also leave behind a lesser effort after a break, with Light Speed the pick of the remainder.

19:00 Newcastle Maiden (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:15 Dundalk Handicap 7f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
8	8 (8) (7.5/1 +32%) Amemri	7.5 7.5/1(+32%)	(8) Amemri 7.5/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Limerick in June. Bit below form fifth of 25 in handicap (25/1) at Cork (7f, good to firm) 44 days ago. C&D winner; added mile success on turf in June; running well in defeat since and good mark.
7	7 (7) (7.5/1 +53%) Trishuli River	7.5 7.5/1(+53%)	(7) Trishuli River 7.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 66/1, twenty second of 23 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, good) 68 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Very hard to make a case for. Minor promise on debut but struggled in 4 runs since incl' h'cap debut latest.
3	3 (3) (7.5/1 +12%) Bucky Larson	7.5 7.5/1(+12%)	(3) Bucky Larson 7.5/1, Course winner. Respectable fourth of 15 in handicap at Gowran (8f, good, 13/2) 44 days ago. Most recent win came in 1m claimer here nearly a year ago; probably needs further than 7f.
5	5 (5) (10/3 +39%) Mullacash Buzz	3.333333 10/3(+39%)	(5) Mullacash Buzz 10/3, 3-time C&D winner. Below form 5 lengths seventh of 14 to Rock Dandy in handicap at Roscommon (7.2f, good to soft, 17/2) 46 days ago. Respected back here. A 3-time C&D winner; did too much from front latest; not ruled out back here.
4	4 (4) (10/1 +60%) Super Cub	10 10/1(+60%)	(4) Super Cub 10/1, 10/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap at Punchestown (9f, good to soft) 37 days ago. Back down in trip. Didn't show much last month and on long losing run; unplaced in 3 AW starts.
10	10 (10) (11/1 -57%) Red Cymbal	11 11/1(-57%)	(10) Red Cymbal 11/1, 12/1, first run since leaving Anthony McCann when good third of 14 in handicap at this course (5f) 14 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Booking of Foley a plus. Likely to continue in form. Sole win since 2017 came here in 2020; running well in defeat of late and one to consider.
11	11 (11) (13/2 +54%) Singe Anglais	6.5 13/2(+54%)	(11) Singe Anglais 13/2, Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. Seventh of 19 in handicap (9/1) at the Curragh (7f, soft) 8 days ago. Looks competitive on form. A 5-time turf winner on lengthy losing run; not beaten far in any starts this year.
6	6 (6) (15/2 -25%) Rock Dandy	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(6) Rock Dandy 15/2, Latest win at Roscommon in September. 13/2, tenth of 11 in handicap at Listowel (7.1f, soft) 31 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Disappointed in hat-trick bid latest on soft; needs to be as good on AW; career-high mark.
2	2 (2) (15/2 -114%) Jalo	7.5 15/2(-114%)	(2) Jalo 15/2, 9/2, didn't need to be at best when winning 8-runner maiden claimer at this course (6f) 21 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Noel Meade. Player with Colin Keane in the saddle again. Back to best to win maiden claimer over 6f latest; should appreciate step up in trip.
12	12 (12) (18/1 -29%) Well Suited	18 18/1(-29%)	(12) Well Suited 18/1, C&D winner. Blinkered for 1st time, bit below form eleventh of 18 in handicap (14/1) at Cork (8f, soft) 24 days ago, slowly away. Visor back on. Bounce back needed. Dual course winner; long losing run and struggled on turf latest; returns to AW.
13	13 (13) (25/1 -25%) Capernoity	25 25/1(-25%)	(13) Capernoity 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eleventh of 14 in maiden at the Curragh (8f, good, 200/1). Off 111 days. Booking of Hayes a plus. Makes handicap debut. Poor form at big odds in 3 runs so far; drop in trip not certain to suit on h'cap bow.
9	9 (9) (28/1 +15%) Airgead	28 28/1(+15%)	(9) Airgead 28/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2020. Eleventh of 15 in handicap (12/1) at Roscommon (7.4f, good to soft), hampered. Off 151 days. Blinkers on 1st time. Plenty to find on form. Both wins at Leopardstown; losing run goes back more than 3 years; blinkers on.
1	1 (1) (40/1 -300%) Mr Stanley	40 40/1(-300%)	(1) Mr Stanley 40/1, 14/1, bit below form third of 16 in handicap at Gowran (7f, soft). Off 6 months. Others more persuasive. 0-12; beaten 8l latest; likely to need this but has run well on AW previously; new yard.
14	14 (14) (125/1 -279%) Lightupthesky	125 125/1(-279%)	(14) Lightupthesky 125/1, Twelfth of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, soft, 80/1) 8 days ago. Difficult ask. Poor form in 11 starts so far and sole AW run was poor; 80-1 and well held last week.

LTO Selection:

ROCK DANDY has progressed steadily since joining Pat Murphy this year scoring twice in the space of five days over this trip at Cork and Roscommon. He probably didn't appreciate soft ground subsequently at the Listowel Festival and is an interesting contender on his first try on the polytrack surface. Bucky Larson has three course wins to his credit over a mile and, while without a victory in nearly a year, has dropped down to an attractive mark. Jalo was claimed out of Noel Meade's yard after getting up on the line to win a maiden over six here last time and, having been tried over various distances, this could well be his optimum trip. Mr Stanley was placed a number of times over this trip for Richard Hannon and now makes his first start for Leanne Breen.

Colin Keane takes the ride again on JALO who gets the nod to add to his recent maiden claiming win over 6f here. Red Cymbal was a good third in a handicap over a shorter trip here last time and is feared most ahead of Mullacash Buzz who hasn't fired on turf lately but knows where the winning post is here.

19:15 Dundalk Handicap 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
11	11 (11) (6/1 +20%) Code Purple	6 6/1(+20%)	(11) Code Purple 6/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Redcar in April. Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap (18/1) at Ayr (7.2f, soft) 17 days ago. One of likelier contenders. C&D winner who hasn't been at best since latest (turf) win in spring; best watched.
6	6 (6) (8/1 +43%) Bicep	8 8/1(+43%)	(6) Bicep 8/1, Eleventh of 13 in handicap at Ayr (8f, good to soft, 12/1) 28 days ago. Not the most consistent and makes limited appeal on tapeta debut. Better than ever when winning on reappearance; mainly disappointing since, plenty to prove.
3	3 (3) (9/1 +18%) Ventura Rascal	9 9/1(+18%)	(3) Ventura Rascal 9/1, Below par latest but had posted good second at Ayr (8f) previously and must enter calculations. Not won for over a year and patchy form since but claims on pick of this year's turf form.
1	1 (1) (9/1 -29%) Gold Medal	9 9/1(-29%)	(1) Gold Medal 9/1, 11/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, sixth of 7 in handicap at Newbury (7f, good to firm), not ideally placed. Off 106 days. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. All wins over 6f but seems to stay 7f, though stiff uphill finish here might catch him out.
5	5 (5) (9/4 +0%) Love Your Work	2.25 9/4(+0%)	(5) Love Your Work 9/4, Back to somewhere near best in recent starts, latest when second of 10 in handicap at Chester (7.6f, heavy) 20 days ago. Shortlist material. Versatile trip-wise and running well of late; no problems with switch back to AW; claims.
8	8 (8) (10/1 -11%) Just Janet	10 10/1(-11%)	(8) Just Janet 10/1, Latest win at Catterick in July. Fifth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (12/1) 31 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Claims on best form. Ran respectably behind Roaring Ralph in July; hasn't been anywhere near that level since.
4	4 (4) (11/1 -38%) Roaring Ralph	11 11/1(-38%)	(4) Roaring Ralph 11/1, Scored twice (at up to 7.2f) this season and wasn't seen to best effect when sixth of 10 in handicap at this course (6f) 21 days ago. Respected. Turf and Tapeta winner who ran respectably over 6f here last time; return to 7f in favour.
2	2 (2) (13/2 +13%) Novak	6.5 13/2(+13%)	(2) Novak 13/2, C&D winner. 3 wins from 14 runs this year. Latest win at Ayr in June. 9/1, respectable seventh of 12 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good) 27 days ago. Others more persuasive. In good form on turf in early summer but mainly below best since; bit to prove back on AW.
12	12 (12) (14/1 +0%) Bobby Joe Leg	14 14/1(+0%)	(12) Bobby Joe Leg 14/1, 5-time C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 33/1, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 18 days ago. Each-way claims. Multiple course winner who ran respectably last time; claims if there's a decent gallop.
7	7 (7) (22/1 -57%) Fiftyshadesofred	22 22/1(-57%)	(7) Fiftyshadesofred 22/1, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Bit below form fifth of 9 in handicap (4/1) at Redcar (7f, good to firm). Off 119 days. Needs a couple of these to falter. C&D winner on reappearance last year but not added to tally since and form has been patchy.
10	10 (10) (33/1 +34%) Bowood	33 33/1(+34%)	(10) Bowood 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 33/1, last of 9 in handicap at Musselburgh (7.2f, good to soft) 34 days ago, possibly amiss. Plenty to prove on tapeta debut. Improved with every run in novice events but well beaten on handicap debut; opposable.
9	9 (9) (66/1 -32%) Invested	66 66/1(-32%)	(9) Invested 66/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Yarmouth in May. First run since leaving Michael Bell when eighth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (50/1) 31 days ago. Others look better treated. Has won on Polytrack and turf but not at best on first run for yard after break last time.

LTO Selection:

The draw is a concern for NOVAK, but it is feasible a berth in stall one might even prove beneficial if the action develops down the centre of the course. A winner over this trip off 6lb lower at Ayr in May, Iain Jardine's gelding also boasts some respectable C&D form and shades the vote in an open contest. Ventura Rascal is feared most of those drawn higher, with Southwell specialist Love Your Work also considered after a respectable second here last month.

LOVE YOUR WORK arrives in good form and figures off a handy mark. He can return to winning ways. Roaring Ralph and Ventura Rascal can also make their presence felt.

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

19:45 Dundalk Handicap 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
9	9 (9) (3/1 +25%) Many Tears	3 3/1(+25%)	(9) Many Tears 3/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. 11/1, career best when winning 14-runner handicap at this C&D 7 days ago. Should go well again. Won a C&D handicap last week; 7lb higher up in class; stable jockey prefers Apricot Twist.
7	7 (7) (3/1 +67%) Vadiana	3 3/1(+67%)	(7) Vadiana 3/1, Course winner. 6/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Fairyhouse (7f, good to soft) 32 days ago. Others make more appeal. Won a maiden here last year; some solid efforts in defeat this term; below form last time.
4	4 (4) (6/1 -20%) She's In The Game	6 6/1(-20%)	(4) She's In The Game 6/1, C&D winner. 16/1, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Fairyhouse (7f, good to soft) 32 days ago, running on. Shortlist material. C&D winner didn't get a clear run last time and should improve from that; a major player.
1	1 (1) (7/1 +13%) Hodd's Girl	7 7/1(+13%)	(1) Hodd's Girl 7/1, 6-time course winner. 80/1, thirteenth of 17 in handicap at Leopardstown (7.3f, good to firm) 41 days ago. Must improve on recent efforts. Six of her seven wins have come at this track; placed in Listed races; solid chance.
2	2 (2) (9/2 +0%) Queen Maedbh	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(2) Queen Maedbh 9/2, Course winner. 20/1, 20½ lengths last of 11 to Ocean Quest in Ballyogan Stakes at Naas (5.9f, good) 54 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Won a 6f maiden here last November and some solid runs in defeat since; can be involved.
6	6 (6) (10/1 +29%) Apricot Twist	10 10/1(+29%)	(6) Apricot Twist 10/1, 10 lengths eighth of 11 to Ocean Quest in Ballyogan Stakes (80/1) at Naas (5.9f, good) 54 days ago. Has work to do. Best effort this term when beaten 3.5l in a 6f handicap here; unproven over this trip.
5	5 (5) (14/1 +13%) Alabama Pearl	14 14/1(+13%)	(5) Alabama Pearl 14/1, Winner at Gowran in September. Last of 11 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, soft, 11/1) 27 days ago. Not one to rule out. Won a turf maiden by 5l last month but was well below that level on soft ground since.
3	3 (3) (22/1 -238%) Pink Sorrel	22 22/1(-238%)	(3) Pink Sorrel 22/1, 25/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, 21¼ lengths thirteenth of 14 to Aussie Girl in listed race at the Curragh (6f, soft) 13 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Makes handicap debut. Must bounce back. Forgiven a below-par run over 6f in a soft-ground Curragh Listed last time; AW debut.
10	10 (10) (28/1 -12%) Eastern Wind	28 28/1(-12%)	(10) Eastern Wind 28/1, 9/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Bellewstown (7.6f, heavy) 22 days ago. Not completely dismissed. Three-time turf winner but has had just two tries on AW; 1lb out of the handicap.
12	12 (12) (40/1 -233%) Red Heel	40 40/1(-233%)	(12) Red Heel 40/1, Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Last of 8 in handicap at Bellewstown (7.6f, heavy, 4/1) 22 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. Excused a poor run on heavy ground last time; tough task from 5lb out of the handicap.
11	11 (11) (50/1 -150%) La Tulipe Noire	50 50/1(-150%)	(11) La Tulipe Noire 50/1, Course winner. Tenth of 11 in juvenile hurdle (15/2) at Gowran (16f, heavy) on NH debut 20 days ago. Fairly useful on the Flat and could get back on track returned to this sphere. Won a 2yo maiden over 1m here last winter; solid on turf over the summer; has a chance.

LTO Selection:

SHE'S IN THE GAME is well suited by this trip and appreciated a switch to this surface when scoring twice over C&D last winter. The Bill Farrell-trained mare didn't enjoy much luck in running when reappearing after a summer break at Fairyhouse last month but finished well when beaten less than two lengths behind Plume Noire and may bolster her good record at this venue under regular partner Neve Bennett. Vadiana was soundly beaten in that aforementioned Fairyhouse event but appears better suited by a sounder surface and was successful on her only previous outing at this venue in a mile maiden last December. Many Tears bids for a quick follow up after scoring over C&D last Friday, while Alabama Pearl ran well on her only previous all-weather start here last year and was probably unsuited by soft ground at the Curragh last time.

MANY TEARS is still unexposed and found improvement to score over C&D a week ago, so she's well worth a chance to follow up. She's In The Game is a definite threat and Pink Sorrel is liable to bounce back from a poor run.

Dual C&D winner SHE'S IN THE GAME was unlucky-in-running in a Fairyhouse handicap last time but can make amends back on this surface.

19:45 Dundalk Handicap 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
8	8 (8) (3/1 +40%) Tuscan	3 3/1(+40%)	(8) Tuscan 3/1, Confirmed return to form here last month and only narrowly failed to score (placed second by stewards after suffering interference) in Leicester handicap (7f, good) since. Shortlist material. Went close off this mark at Leicester last week; due to go up 3lb in future; strong chance.
4	4 (4) (5/1 +17%) Showtime Mahomes	5 5/1(+17%)	(4) Showtime Mahomes 5/1, Resumed winning ways at Musselburgh (7.2f) last month and backed that up with creditable third of 12 in handicap over C&D 18 days ago. Enters calculations. Creditable third over C&D last time; still unexposed at 7f; respected off same mark.
3	3 (3) (7.5/1 -25%) Doctor Khan Junior	7.5 7.5/1(-25%)	(3) Doctor Khan Junior 7.5/1, Course winner. 2 wins from 5 runs this year. Below form sixth of 17 in handicap (8/1) at York (7f, good) 84 days ago, running on. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Respectable record since wearing a visor; may still have more to offer; one to consider.
7	7 (7) (11/1 +0%) Alpine Sierra	11 11/1(+0%)	(7) Alpine Sierra 11/1, Posted career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Ayr (7.2f, soft) 17 days ago, well on top finish. 3 lb rise fair and holds strong follow-up claims. Has done his winning in Scottish turf events; return to AW presents a question mark.
1	1 (1) (12/1 -85%) Engelbert	12 12/1(-85%)	(1) Engelbert 12/1, C&D winner. Tenth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 66/1) 16 days ago, merely closing up late. Work to do. Return to Newcastle may have positive effect; has progressive results at this course.
10	10 (10) (13/2 +35%) Slippin Jimmy	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(10) Slippin Jimmy 13/2, C&D winner. Good second of 10 in handicap (7/2) at this C&D 31 days ago, no match for winner. Each-way claims. Largely consistent this season, good second over C&D most recently; solid claims.
5	5 (5) (13/2 -8%) Streak Lightning	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(5) Streak Lightning 13/2, C&D winner. 13/2, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 18 days ago, faring best of those held up. Warrants respect. Ties in closely with Showtime Mahomes on C&D running 18 days ago; remains nicely treated.
6	6 (6) (15/2 +25%) Verona Star	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(6) Verona Star 15/2, C&D winner. Ninth of 12 in handicap (6/1) at this C&D 18 days ago, slowly away. Others more persuasive. Behind two of these rivals over C&D last time; penultimate effort gives him place hopes.
12	12 (12) (20/1 +50%) Violeta	20 20/1(+50%)	(12) Violeta 20/1, Seventh of 11 in handicap at Thirsk (8f, soft, 12/1) 32 days ago. Something to find on form. The only maiden in this field but her solid Newcastle record is cause for some optimism.
9	9 (9) (22/1 -57%) Trabajo Detecho	22 22/1(-57%)	(9) Trabajo Detecho 22/1, Course winner. 3 wins from 14 runs this year. Latest win at Hamilton in July. Below form tenth of 20 in handicap (25/1) at Ayr (6f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Others more appealing. Has form over 7f but all wins remain at 6f; not the percentage call.
11	11 (11) (28/1 -100%) Destined	28 28/1(-100%)	(11) Destined 28/1, Creditable sixth of 11 in handicap (9/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 17 days ago. Visor on 1st time. More required to take a hand here. Looking a rather exposed 3yo now; new headgear needs to work well.

LTO Selection:

SHOWTIME MAHOMES exploited a drop in the ratings when winning at Musselburgh on his penultimate start and, having finishing a close third in an apprentice handicap over C&D off the same mark 18 days ago, he offers strong appeal with regular partner Sam James back in the saddle. Recent Ayr winner Alpine Sierra is unexposed on the all-weather and is another to consider, with Slippin Jimmy and Tuscan a couple of others likely to go well.

Preference is for TUSCAN, who has been cut plenty of slack by the handicapper and recent efforts have suggested a return to winning ways is on the cards. Alpine Sierra and Showtime Mahomes should also go well.

20:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:15 Dundalk Maiden 6f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
4	4 (4) (1.88/1 +25%) Cross Border	1.88 1.88/1(+25%)	(4) Cross Border 1.88/1, Lightly-raced gelding. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable third of 6 in minor event (3/1) at Bellewstown (5f, heavy) 23 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Makes polytrack debut. Solid claims in a weak event. Just denied in a 5f Down Royal maiden; below that level at Bellewstown since; solid chance.
11	11 (11) (3.2/1 -7%) Rattletheonionbag	3.2 3.2/1(-7%)	(11) Rattletheonionbag 3.2/1, Twice-raced filly. Fifth of 13 in maiden at Fairyhouse (7f, good to soft, 4/1) 32 days ago. Debut was promising and she's not one to write off just yet. Solid 3rd on debut over this trip but was below that level over 7f since; a player.
7	7 (7) (10/1 -54%) Apple A Dey	10 10/1(-54%)	(7) Apple A Dey 10/1, Thrice-raced filly. Ninth of 15 in maiden (7/1) at the Curragh (6f, good to soft) 62 days ago. Remains with some potential. Was 3rd in a 5f Tipperary maiden in August; below that at the Curragh since; more needed.
5	5 (5) (10/3 +58%) Gerrit's Gem	3.333333 10/3(+58%)	(5) Gerrit's Gem 10/3, Belardo gelding. Half-brother to smart winner up to 1m Power Under Me. Bred to have plenty of speed and shouldn't be dismissed if the market speaks in his favour. Half-brother to Group 3 winner Power Under Me and is worth a market check on debut.
1	1 (1) (12/1 +0%) Ballysax Lil' Mick	12 12/1(+0%)	(1) Ballysax Lil' Mick 12/1, Modest gelding. Remains a maiden after 11 Flat runs. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, twelfth of 14 in handicap (28/1) at the Curragh (5f, soft) 8 days ago. Others more persuasive. Placed a few times from 11 starts, including in a C&D maiden claimer two starts ago.
8	8 (8) (12/1 +25%) If But Maybe	12 12/1(+25%)	(8) If But Maybe 12/1, €8,500 yearling, Iffraaj filly. Dam unraced, out of useful 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Habaayib. Worth monitoring in the betting. Cost 8,500euros as a yearling; by a quality sire and is worth a market check on debut.
3	3 (3) (12/1 -300%) Bold Optimist	12 12/1(-300%)	(3) Bold Optimist 12/1, Promising type. 28/1, fifth of 14 in maiden at Fairyhouse (7f, good) on debut. Off 100 days. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Should progress and is likely to be involved. Showed speed before weakening on debut at Fairyhouse in July over 7f; cheekpieces now.
13	13 (13) (28/1 +15%) Wayside Lady	28 28/1(+15%)	(13) Wayside Lady 28/1, Lightly-raced filly. 28/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Fairyhouse (6f, good). Off 126 days. First run for yard after leaving John S. O'Donoghue. Tongue strap on 1st time. Others make more appeal. Decent runs in first two maiden starts, including here; however, disappointed twice since.
2	2 (2) (33/1 +67%) Maponus	33 33/1(+67%)	(2) Maponus 33/1, Thirteenth of 14 in handicap at the Curragh (10f, soft, 50/1) 8 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Makes polytrack debut. Placed a few times in France but has been soundly beaten over various trips in Ireland.
12	12 (12) (66/1 +34%) Vikki Wall	66 66/1(+34%)	(12) Vikki Wall 66/1, Modest filly. Remains a maiden after 8 Flat runs. 40/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Visored for 1st time. Best run came on debut over C&D last year but hasn't repeated that for this yard since.
6	6 (6) (100/1 +0%) Haalim	100 100/1(+0%)	(6) Haalim 100/1, Twice-raced gelding. Thirteenth of 15 in maiden at Navan (5f, soft, 100/1) 2 days ago. Never involved on heavy on debut but could put up an improved effort on this surface.
10	10 (10) (100/1 +0%) Perfect Mirage	100 100/1(+0%)	(10) Perfect Mirage 100/1, Once-raced filly. Thirteenth of 14 in maiden (80/1) at Naas (8f, soft) on debut 74 days ago. Down in trip. Eyeshields on for 1st time. Weakened over 1m on soft ground at Naas on debut; could do better over this trip/surface.
9	9 (9) (200/1 -33%) Needsomeluck	200 200/1(-33%)	(9) Needsomeluck 200/1, Thrice-raced filly. Last of 7 in maiden at Roscommon (7.4f, good to soft, 150/1) 59 days ago. Well beaten in three maidens and can't be fancied.

LTO Selection:

RATTLETHEONIONBAG and Cross Border are closely matched on running behind Dagoda over this trip at the Curragh this summer with slight preference given to the Willie Browne-trained filly. The selection was making her debut when finishing well from off the pace to take third on that occasion but the combination of an extra furlong and different tactics didn't see her to best advantage next time at Fairyhouse. Cross Border had Ballysax Lil' Mick about two lengths behind when third at Down Royal last month and was probably unsuited by testing ground at Bellewstown last time. Apple A Dey appears held on that aforementioned Curragh race won by Dagoda while Gerrit's Gem, a half-brother to Group 3 winner Power Under Me, and If But Maybe are two newcomers to keep a close eye on.

BOLD OPTMIST showed ability amidst greenness when fifth at Fairyhouse 100 days ago and there's improvement on the cards, so he's fancied to open his account in first-time cheekpieces. Cross Border is an obvious danger and Rattletheonionbag is a player if able to bounce back to her debut form.

Just in front of Cross Border over this trip at the Curragh when making her debut, RATTLETHEONIONBAG(nap) can confirm that form.

20:15 Dundalk Maiden 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
9	9 (9) (3.5/1 +30%) Lezardrieux	3.5 3.5/1(+30%)	(9) Lezardrieux 3.5/1, Course winner. 14/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, good to firm) 43 days ago. Others preferred. Big chance on spring form but badly out of sorts more recently.
10	10 (10) (4/1 +43%) Kraken Power	4 4/1(+43%)	(10) Kraken Power 4/1, Course winner. 40/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, soft) 17 days ago. Dropped to a handy mark. Placed off 3lb higher on latest AW run; below par at Ayr twice since; likely reviver.
1	1 (1) (5/1 -43%) Noteable	5 5/1(-43%)	(1) Noteable 5/1, Run creditably the last twice, latest when second of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 9/1) 10 days ago. Races off same mark and holds solid claims. 16-race maiden but banging at the door in recent starts; one to consider.
12	12 (12) (6/1 +14%) The Gay Blade	6 6/1(+14%)	(12) The Gay Blade 6/1, Consistent performer who posted another solid effort when third of 10 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, heavy) 8 days ago. Likely to be in the mix again. In good form on turf this summer and may prove as effective on AW in time; respected.
6	6 (6) (7/1 +42%) Lily In The Jungle	7 7/1(+42%)	(6) Lily In The Jungle 7/1, Fifth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (28/1) 14 days ago. Fairly treated if able to build on that. Lower mark on AW and latest C&D run was more encouraging; not discounted.
2	2 (2) (9/1 -80%) One Of Our Own	9 9/1(-80%)	(2) One Of Our Own 9/1, Belatedly off the mark at Redcar (6f) in August and far from disgraced, off 5 lb higher, when fourth of 14 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, good to firm) since. Ought to give another good account. Beat 17 rivals to win at Redcar in August; fair fourth at Carlisle since; effective on AW.
8	8 (8) (15/2 +6%) Muddy Lynn	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(8) Muddy Lynn 15/2, C&D winner in June. 11/2 and blinkered for 1st time, eighth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Not out of things. Impressed over C&D in June; not kicked on but still not fully exposed on AW.
4	4 (4) (22/1 -83%) Yaahobby	22 22/1(-83%)	(4) Yaahobby 22/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in July. Ninth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 33/1) 17 days ago. Risky proposition at present. Three Tapeta wins at Wolverhampton; effective over C&D; had an excuse last time.
5	5 (5) (22/1 +12%) Written Broadcast	22 22/1(+12%)	(5) Written Broadcast 22/1, 3 wins from 17 runs this year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in May. 33/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Looks competitive on form. Three 7f wins on Tapeta this year but held over C&D last time & looks vulnerable once more.
11	11 (11) (28/1 -100%) One Last Hug	28 28/1(-100%)	(11) One Last Hug 28/1, 3 wins from 14 runs this year. 10/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Hamilton (5f, soft) 18 days ago. Others more persuasive. Three Ayr wins this year but mixed record of late and others look stronger this time.
7	7 (7) (50/1 -150%) Shabaaby	50 50/1(-150%)	(7) Shabaaby 50/1, 22/1, fourteenth of 15 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good), reportedly bled. Off 113 days. Cheekpieces back on. Makes limited appeal. Only one run of note for current yard and others look more persuasive.
3	3 (3) (80/1 -100%) Shotley Royale	80 80/1(-100%)	(3) Shotley Royale 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 100/1, last of 12 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Hard to fancy. Yet to build on his debut, including when well held over C&D on recent h'cap debut (100-1).

LTO Selection:

Arriving on the back of a couple of near-misses, NOTEABLE is still competitively weighted and, given she is proven on a Tapeta surface, has a solid chance of gaining a first career success. William Pyle has build up a rapport with the selection over the last couple of months and his 5lb claim is a handy asset on these terms. One Of Our Own commands respect based on her recent turf form, while The Gay Blade completes the shortlist from the bottom of the handicap.

This can go to NOTEABLE, who has come close in recent starts and her useful pilot can claim a valuable 5 lb. One of Our Own and The Gay Blade rate the principal dangers.

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

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