1 Sunday 19th November 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Sunday 19th November 2023

There were 28 Races on Sunday 19th November 2023 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Fontwell, 8 races at Navan, 6 races at Cheltenham, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Sunday 19th November 2023

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11:45 Navan Conditions Hurdle 16f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	4 1st (4) (2/13 +50%) Kala Conti	0.153846 2/13(+50%)	(4) Kala Conti 2/13, Made a winning start to her career in a hurdle at Compiegne back in May. Looks a potentially smart recruit for the Gordon Elliott team. Debuts for Gordon Elliott here and the choice of Jack Kennedy; the one to beat.
2	3 2nd (3) (9/2 +18%) Roboreti	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(3) Roboreti 9/2, Gleneagles gelding. Dam showed nothing in 2 starts on Flat. Interesting Flat-bred newcomer but the stable looks to have stronger contenders.
3	5 3rd (5) (50/1 +24%) Bravewhenineedtobe	50 50/1(+24%)	(5) Bravewhenineedtobe 50/1, 25/1, fifth of 7 in juvenile hurdle at Down Royal (16.9f, soft) on NH debut 8 days ago. Needs to leave that will behind. Never a factor at Down Royal last week and that looks a likely scenario here again.

LTO Selection:

The Gordon Elliott-trained KALA CONTI looks the pick of her stable's three representatives here. Winner of her only start over hurdles in her native France, the daughter of Karaktar appears to have been found a nice opportunity on her first run in this country. Stablemate Casheldale Lad caused a 33/1 upset when winning his only start to date when successful on his Flat debut for previous connections. Subsequently sold to go hurdling, as a half-brother to a black-type placed filly over jumps, he definitely has the pedigree. Roboreti catches the eye in the colours of legendary flat trainer Kevin Prendergast. Unraced to date, the very fact the son of Gleneagles has been sent out to Cullentra House to begin his career over hurdles suggests he must have been showing something at home.

Gordon Elliott will surely dominate here. Jack Kennedy is on French recruit KALA CONTI so she gets the vote ahead of Casheldale Lad, who has been acquired by Bective Stud since making a winning Flat debut at Punchestown in September.

Perhaps Sam Ewing's mount CASHELDALE LAD might prove good enough having won a Punchestown Flat maiden for Andrew Kinirons in September

11:45 Navan Conditions Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:15 Navan Maiden Hurdle 16f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	13 1st (13) (9/4 +36%) Look To The West	2.25 9/4(+36%)	(13) Look To The West 9/4, Westerner mare. Sister to modest hurdler Bembridge, and half-sister to bumper winner Robintheaulad. Successful on second of 2 starts in points (Apr 2022) and transferred to a powerful yard. Very interesting debutante here for Knockeen and no surprise should she get involved.
2	4 2nd (4) (9/4 +55%) Bioluminescence	2.25 9/4(+55%)	(4) Bioluminescence 9/4, Second of 13 in bumper at Limerick (19f, heavy, 5/4) on NH debut, no match for winner. Off 7 months. Makes hurdles debut and one of the more interesting runners. Sets a good standard on her Limerick bumper form and likely to go close here.
3	11 3rd (11) (16/1 -14%) Instant Tendance	16 16/1(-14%)	(11) Instant Tendance 16/1, Promising individual. 12/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, sixth of 16 in novice hurdle at Listowel (20f, soft) on hurdles bow 62 days ago. Open to improvement. Ran okay despite some ropey jumping in a 2m4f Listowel maiden hurdle; ground is an unknown.
4	14 4th (14) (5/1 -67%) Magic Dawn	5 5/1(-67%)	(14) Magic Dawn 5/1, Winner in bumper at Punchestown in December and changed hands for £185,000 after, Reportedly bled starting out for new yard in April but given plenty of time and she needs considering on hurdles bow. Draw a line through Aintree form and should be capable of a bold show on her hurdles debut.
5th	15 5th (15) (11/2 -175%) Paggane	5.5 11/2(-175%)	(15) Paggane 11/2, Fair Flat winner, winning 7-runner maiden at Morlaix (12.9f, good). Off 17 months. First run for yard after leaving N. Clement and goes hurdling for leading NH yard. Winner in France not seen for 17 months but surprising if she was not a serious player.
6th	17 6th (17) (9/1 -13%) Sainte Baol	9 9/1(-13%)	(17) Sainte Baol 9/1, €115,000 3-y-o, Saint Des Saints mare. Half-sister to fair French hurdler Poligone. Dam French hurdler/chaser (17f/2½m winner). Won sole start in Irish points in January and joined Gordon Elliott. Won her sole point for Pat Doyle; intriguing runner here but not the stable first string.
7th	2 7th (2) (16/1 -33%) Armed And Fabulous	16 16/1(-33%)	(2) Armed And Fabulous 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 7/2, eighth of 10 in novice hurdle at Galway (16f, heavy) 21 days ago, folding. Surely has more to offer. Well beaten in two maiden hurdles for her current stable and others look more likely.
8th	9 8th (9) (100/1 -203%) Hill Rocket	100 100/1(-203%)	(9) Hill Rocket 100/1, Sixth of 16 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (19.5f, heavy, 40/1) 24 days ago. More to do here after her good Clonmel run but would appear to be going the right way.
9th	3 9th (3) (40/1 -100%) Ashdale Flyer	40 40/1(-100%)	(3) Ashdale Flyer 40/1, 14/1, sixth of 17 in juvenile hurdle at Punchestown (15.8f, good to soft) on NH debut 180 days ago. May well do better. Likely to improve plenty for his Punchestown debut but probably best watched this time.
10th	12 10th (12) (40/1 -21%) Jekiki	40 40/1(-21%)	(12) Jekiki 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Ninth of 17 in novice hurdle (33/1) at this course (20f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 64 days ago. Has failed to up hee game including on her hurdles debut here last time; others preferred.
11th	5 11th (5) (150/1 -200%) Del Girl	150 150/1(-200%)	(5) Del Girl 150/1, Mount Nelson filly. Dam (h114), 2m hurdle winner (stayed 2¾m), half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 2¾m) Like A Hurricane. Comes from a good staying family but likely best watched on this debut run.
12th	16 12th (16) (100/1 -400%) River Robe	100 100/1(-400%)	(16) River Robe 100/1, Poor hurdler. Bit below form fifth of 15 in novice hurdle at Thurles (16.1f, soft, 9/1) 17 days ago. Not at her best at Thurles last time; needs to find a bit to get involved here.
13th	1 13th (1) (150/1 -50%) Angelofthemorning	150 150/1(-50%)	(1) Angelofthemorning 150/1, Half-sister to fair hurdler Gold Smoke (2½m-3m winner, by Gold Well). Dam, bumper winner, sister to useful hurdler/chaser (2m-3½m winner) Galaxy Rock. Last of 5 finishers sole start in points (Mar 2022). Not disgraced in a Monksgrange point-to-point 20 months ago bit this looks too tough.
14th	19 14th (19) (250/1 -67%) Sydney Cruiser	250 250/1(-67%)	(19) Sydney Cruiser 250/1, Last of 11 in bumper (200/1) at Roscommon (15.5f, good to soft) 132 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Soundly beaten in two summer bumpers and makes no appeal.
15th	18 15th (18) (200/1 -100%) Spyfall	200 200/1(-100%)	(18) Spyfall 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. 125/1, fourth of 15 in novice hurdle at Thurles (16.1f, soft) 17 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Ran well to a point in a mares' maiden at Thurles last time; much more needed here.
16th	6 16th (6) (250/1 -67%) Fire Coral	250 250/1(-67%)	(6) Fire Coral 250/1, Thirteenth of 18 in novice hurdle (200/1) at Cork (16f, soft) on NH debut 14 days ago. Ordinary Flat handicapper and well beaten on her hurdles debut; makes little appeal.
17th	7 17th (7) (150/1 -88%) Good Time Belle	150 150/1(-88%)	(7) Good Time Belle 150/1, Masterofthehorse mare. Dam, maiden over hurdles, 7f-9f winner on Flat. Wears hood. Mixture of speed and stamina in her pedigree; hooded for her debut; best watched.
18th	20 18th (20) (250/1 -67%) The Belmont Girls	250 250/1(-67%)	(20) The Belmont Girls 250/1, Pulled up in novice hurdle (150/1) at Wexford (16.4f, soft) on NH debut 79 days ago, tailed off when pulled up before straight. Huge price when pulled up on debut at Wexford at the beginning of September.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (250/1 -67%) Highland Dew	250 250/1(-67%)	(8) Highland Dew 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, last of 12 in bumper (150/1) at Tipperary (16.2f, soft) 49 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Failed to beat a single rival in two bumpers; cheekpieces tried here but no obvious chance.

LTO Selection:

It is hard to get away from the Willie Mullins-trained PAGGANE on her first start over hurdles. Formerly trained in France, the four-year-old won the last of her three runs on the flat when successful at Morlaix in June 2022. Despite being absent since then, that is never a worry with runners from her stable. Magic Dawn made a pleasing debut for previous connections at Fairyhouse in December before improving to win a decent contest at Punchestown subsequently. Although disappointing on her only run for Gordon Elliott, the daughter of Doyen had her excuses. Bioluminescence was a beaten favourite on her only start under Rules to date, but the former point-to-point winner showed enough to suggest she can regain the winning thread shortly.

A very open-looking mares' maiden and before the benefit of market clues, BIOLUMINESCENCE gets the tentative nod having displayed plenty in a bumper when last seen during the spring. Paggane has to command respect on hurdles debut for Willie Mullins, with Magic Dawn perhaps the pick of the Gordon Elliott quartet.

The one to beat looks to be BIOLUMINESCENCE who ran into a good one when favourite for a Limerick bumper in March and can make amends

12:15 Navan Maiden Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:25 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (9/2 +10%) Lochnaver	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(9) Lochnaver 9/2, 14/1, travelled as if well up to defying this sort of mark when second of 11 in handicap at this course (12.4f) 4 days ago, headed close home. One to be interested in given her current form. Went close over 12.4f here on Wednesday & this shorter trip is worth another go; respected.
2	12 2nd (12) (20/1 -43%) Casa Luna	20 20/1(-43%)	(12) Casa Luna 20/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. 11/2, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 9 days ago, late headway having met some trouble over 2f out. Not without each-way hope. Twice placed on Tapeta this autumn but below par the last twice and now 0-16.
3	1 3rd (1) (7/2 +61%) Broctune Red	3.5 7/2(+61%)	(1) Broctune Red 7/2, 7-time course winner. Wasted no time getting back to form when fourth of 11 in handicap (10/1) at this course (8f) 5 days ago. Back up in trip. Seven-time course winner who was fourth here on Tuesday and might not be far away.
4	7 4th (7) (20/1 +0%) Reginald Charles	20 20/1(+0%)	(7) Reginald Charles 20/1, Again ran below form over 2f longer trip when 8¼ lengths sixth of 11 to Jewel Maker in handicap (40/1) at this C&D 12 days ago. Something to find on form. Merely mid-division when upped in trip over C&D 12 days ago.
5th	6 5th (6) (5/1 -67%) Oscar Doodle	5 5/1(-67%)	(6) Oscar Doodle 5/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 11 runs this year, latest at Chelmsford City in August. 11/2, proved better than ever when second of 12 in handicap at this C&D just under 7 weeks ago. Should go well again. Runner-up over C&D the last twice and this consistent sort is on the shortlist.
6th	2 6th (2) (9/2 -29%) Jewel Maker	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(2) Jewel Maker 9/2, 9/2, won 11-runner handicap at this C&D 12 days ago, moving through the race notably well. Still on a good mark having been reassessed (just 2 lb higher) but isn't sure to be in the same form. Prevailed in tight finish over C&D 12 days ago and he's just 2lb higher today; player.
7th	8 7th (8) (12/1 +14%) Great Colaci	12 12/1(+14%)	(8) Great Colaci 12/1, 8-time course winner, latest in September. Run best excused when ninth of 11 in handicap at this course (12.4f, 8/1) 4 days ago, short of room from 2f out. Folly to discount given his record here. Eight-time course winner who is not written off, but he has a patchy profile.
8th	3 8th (3) (6/1 +0%) Dancing Gypsy	6 6/1(+0%)	(3) Dancing Gypsy 6/1, Ran creditably on first outing since leaving John O'Shea after 4 months off when third of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 9/2) 6 days ago, reportedly losing a shoe. Not one to write off with that outing under his belt. Third on recent stable debut at Wolverhampton and could have more to offer for this yard.
9th	10 9th (10) (28/1 -12%) Hot Team	28 28/1(-12%)	(10) Hot Team 28/1, C&D winner. Followed a below-par effort with an even worse one when seventh of 10 in handicap (40/1) at this course (12.4f) 17 days ago. Needs to bounce back. C&D winner who has often run well this year, but he's been down the field the last twice.
10th	5 10th (5) (10/1 +38%) Fifty Sent	10 10/1(+38%)	(5) Fifty Sent 10/1, C&D winner. Ran poorly without an obvious excuse when eighth of 14 in handicap (7/1) at Ayr (8f, heavy) 38 days ago. Back up in trip. Now 2lb lower than for C&D win in May; something to prove on more recent evidence.
11th	4 11th (4) (25/1 -108%) Freddy Robinson	25 25/1(-108%)	(4) Freddy Robinson 25/1, Again ran well back in a handicap when third of 13 in juvenile hurdle at Musselburgh (17.4f, good to soft, 20/1) 8 months ago. Up in trip. Fair on the Flat, creditable on last run 12 months ago. Worth a second look. Has done well over hurdles and could have untapped potential at this Flat trip.
12th	11 12th (11) (66/1 -450%) Persian Wolf	66 66/1(-450%)	(11) Persian Wolf 66/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Fifth of 7 in handicap (13/2) at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to firm), not ideally placed. Off 5 months, First run for yard after leaving Phil McEntee. Must improve. Has a poor strike-rate but the AW suits and he's not ruled out each-way on stable debut.

LTO Selection:

OSCAR DOODLE has been a model of consistency over the past few months and the four-year-old, who went close once again over C&D last time, gets the vote to go one better. Jewel Maker scored here earlier in the month and has to be respected off just 2lb higher. Dancing Gypsy, Lochnaver and Freddy Robinson are others capable of a decent showing.

Having travelled as if well up to defying this sort of mark when runner-up on Wednesday, LOCHNAVER gets the nod to go one better at the expense of Dancing Gypsy, who shaped encouragingly on his first outing for a new yard returning from 4 months off at Wolverhampton earlier this week and could well build on that effort. Oscar Doodle and recent C&D winner Jewel Maker can fight out minor honours.

The admirably consistent OSCAR DOODLE has gone close over C&D the last twice and can go one better. Freddy Robinson is a danger.

12:25 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:30 Fontwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 18f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (16/5 -252%) Classic Lord	3.2 16/5(-252%)	(2) Classic Lord 16/5, Useful on Flat. Yet to get anywhere near that level over hurdles but stepped up on reappearance run/debut for current connections when third in 15-runner novice at Ludlow (15.8f) last month. Slight step up in trip will help, too. Engaged 1.02 Uttoxeter Saturday. It was a good run to be third at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) and the second won on Thursday.
2	4 2nd (4) (2/1 +85%) Intimate	2 2/1(+85%)	(4) Intimate 2/1, Picked up for €30,000 having finished ½-length second in bumper at Le Lion d'Angers for Alain Couetil last April. Low-key start for current yard, including over hurdles but he's in excellent hands and has since undergone breathing surgery. Has shown ability; returns from wind surgery in an ordinary race.
3	3 3rd (3) (80/1 -220%) Highway One O Four	80 80/1(-220%)	(3) Highway One O Four 80/1, Better effort in bumpers 11 months apart at Plumpton on return, forced wide for effort but holding second for most of straight. Started out over hurdles in a warm event at Ascot and showed nothing. Only four ran when third at Plumpton; huge odds when tailed off at Ascot (hurdle debut).
4	9 4th (9) (11/2 +45%) Step It Out Goldie	5.5 11/2(+45%)	(9) Step It Out Goldie 11/2, €8,000 3-y-o, Soldier of Fortune mare. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 21f) Emily Gray. Failed to complete all 3 starts in points but did display some ability when third in a Cork bumper in March. Since transferred to Chris Gordon and market can guide. Signs of ability when failing to complete in points and again when a 10l third at Cork.
5th	5 5th (5) (7/2 -44%) Kotari	3.5 7/2(-44%)	(5) Kotari 7/2, Fair maiden on Flat (stays 10.5f), left Jean-Claude Rouget/off 12 months before promising effort last time. Switched to hurdles in an ordinary race and stable has superb record here. 0-7 on the Flat but showed ability and was no doubt bought with jumping in mind.
6th	1 6th (1) (17/2 -6%) Berlais Du George	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(1) Berlais Du George 17/2, Safely held starting out in a Kempton bumper in February but did at least show a bit more when fourth switched to hurdling at Plumpton last month. Fourth in a modest race at Plumpton and probably playing for the places.
7th	8 7th (8) (150/1 -127%) Grangeclare North	150 150/1(-127%)	(8) Grangeclare North 150/1, Limited impact in bumpers/novice hurdle. Minor bumper form and was 200-1 when pulled up on her hurdling debut at Plumpton.
6	6 \|U\| (6) (40/1 +20%) No More No	40 40/1(+20%)	(6) No More No 40/1, €12,500 3-y-o, eighth foal, half-brother to 2 point winners, dam ran twice over hurdles. Unplaced completed start in points (May 14). Tongue tie on for Rules debut. Beaten 12l in his second British point so there's some ability lurking; still opposable.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (12/1 +0%) Sabyinyo	12 12/1(+0%)	(7) Sabyinyo 12/1, Fairly useful at up to 1m on the Flat. Offered little on hurdling/stable debut at Sandown in December but left that effort behind when fifth of 10 at Warwick 2 months later. Pulled up and pretty much tailed off in two hurdles for current outfit (soft/good).

LTO Selection:

Hurdles debutant KOTARI has some useful form on the Flat and he cannot be taken lightly entering this sphere. The gelded son of Nathaniel gets the vote in what appears to be a more than winnable contest on paper. Step It Out Goldie, who is also tackling the smaller obstacles for the first time, is respected following her third in a Cork bumper, while Berlais Du George is entitled to build on his fourth at Plumpton.

KOTARI's stable debut on the level last month was pretty encouraging, and switched to hurdling in an ordinary race, he has plenty to recommend him. Classic Lord is an obvious threat having been pulled out of his engagement at Uttoxeter on Saturday, with Step It Out Goldie one to monitor in the market starting out for Chris Gordon.

Classic Lord has the best form but this may go to INTIMATE, who might be better for some wind surgery.

12:30 Fontwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:45 Navan Handicap Hurdle 16f - 22 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	21 1st (21) (40/1 -60%) St Denis's Well	40 40/1(-60%)	(21) St Denis's Well 40/1, 16/1, pulled up 2 out in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (24f, good to soft) 7 months ago. Significantly back down in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time. Not seen since pulling up in a Kilbeggan handicap hurdle in April; tongue-tie tried.
2	9 2nd (9) (6/1 +57%) Makfils	6 6/1(+57%)	(9) Makfils 6/1, Remains a maiden after 17 NH runs. Below form eighth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Galway (16.6f, soft, 5/1) 69 days ago, again let down by his jumping. Below his best at Galway in September but would come into it on his previous run at Sligo.
3	20 3rd (20) (14/1 -75%) Poppy Rose	14 14/1(-75%)	(20) Poppy Rose 14/1, 11/2, unseated rider sixth in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (19.8f, good to soft) 8 months ago. Given a chance by the assessor. Second in a handicap hurdle at Ayr in February and not discounted on that form.
4	18 4th (18) (5/1 +50%) Brownstone	5 5/1(+50%)	(18) Brownstone 5/1, Winner in hurdle at Fairyhouse in October. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle (7/2) at Wexford (20f, heavy) 2 days ago, left poorly placed. Can make presence felt. A little unlucky at Thurles earlier this month before a below par run at Wexford on Friday.
5th	11 5th (11) (15/2 +0%) Maimie's Magic	7.5 15/2(+0%)	(11) Maimie's Magic 15/2, Latest win in hurdle at Newcastle in January. 12/1, back on track when second of 8 in handicap hurdle at Perth (20.2f, good to soft), running on. Off 6 months. Back down in trip. Looks competitive on form. Good second over 2m4f at Perth in April when last seen; respected if in similar form.
6th	4 6th (4) (20/1 -43%) Upthereforthinking	20 20/1(-43%)	(4) Upthereforthinking 20/1, 28/1, took a step back in the right direction when fourth of 9 in maiden hurdle at Galway (16.4f, heavy) 22 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should progress. Showed ability in maiden hurdles, most recently under this rider at Galway last month.
7th	22 7th (22) (33/1 -65%) Perfect Arch	33 33/1(-65%)	(22) Perfect Arch 33/1, Visor on for 1st time in this code, thirteenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (21.3f, good to soft, 11/1) 5 months ago. First run for yard after leaving J. J. Lambe. Cheekpieces back on. Pulled-up in a point last month; others preferred.
8th	10 8th (10) (25/1 -213%) Bayou Belle	25 25/1(-213%)	(10) Bayou Belle 25/1, 6/1, produced her best effort to date over hurdles when second of 14 in maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft) 3 months ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Second at Kilbeggan in August; respected on that form but would prefer better ground.
9th	3 9th (3) (12/1 -140%) In For The Night	12 12/1(-140%)	(3) In For The Night 12/1, 7/2, wasn't in the same form as previously when seventh of 8 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (17.8f, soft) 44 days ago. Others more persuasive. Claims if he can bounce back to his previous form here but yet to race on ground this soft.
10th	6 10th (6) (22/1 -38%) Lodilomoco	22 22/1(-38%)	(6) Lodilomoco 22/1, Showed a bit more than previously when fourth of 16 in maiden hurdle at Punchestown (16f, good, 18/1) 5 months ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to progress. Yet to race on ground like this but capable of getting into the shakeup if she handles it.
11th	13 11th (13) (15/2 +63%) Mo Chruinne	7.5 15/2(+63%)	(13) Mo Chruinne 15/2, Ran a poor level sent handicapping on first outing since leaving Charles Byrnes when tenth of 16 at this course (21.6f, good to soft) 64 days ago. Back down in trip. Ground is a doubt, the trip less so, and a case can be made if he handles the surface.
12th	8 12th (8) (25/1 +0%) Trishknowsbest	25 25/1(+0%)	(8) Trishknowsbest 25/1, Pulled up in novice chase (9/1) at Downpatrick (17.8f, soft) 65 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Plenty to prove at present. Dual hurdles winner returning from an unsuccessful spell over fences and best watched.
13th	19 13th (19) (125/1 -56%) Cramers Valley	125 125/1(-56%)	(19) Cramers Valley 125/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 25/1, thirteenth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (20.2f, heavy) 50 days ago. Back down in trip. Looks an easy swerve. Well beaten on his handicap debut at Gowran and hard to make a case for.
14th	2 14th (2) (5/1 +0%) Freddie Robdal	5 5/1(+0%)	(2) Freddie Robdal 5/1, Bounced back to form when second of 11 in handicap chase at Clonmel (16.3f, heavy, 17/2) 24 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Expected to be bang there. Back over hurdles here off a 4lb lower mark; likely to be thereabouts in a winnable race.
15th	14 15th (14) (33/1 -65%) Josies Dylan	33 33/1(-65%)	(14) Josies Dylan 33/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, fifth of 9 in maiden hurdle at Downpatrick (17.8f, good, 11/1) 83 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut and worth a second look at the betting. Unable to win a point and not much to recommend in three maiden hurdles; others preferred.
16th	16 16th (16) (50/1 -52%) Jimmy De Giant	50 50/1(-52%)	(16) Jimmy De Giant 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 33/1, twelfth of 17 in maiden hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy) 29 days ago. Back down in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Likely to improve. Has shown a little ability in three maiden hurdles but a lot more needed here.
17th	17 17th (17) (40/1 +39%) Leading Oak	40 40/1(+39%)	(17) Leading Oak 40/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, seventeenth of 22 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20f, good, 80/1) 40 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere. Beaten 163 lengths in two handicap hurdes and makes no appeal.
18th	7 18th (7) (11/2 +61%) Golden Nugget	5.5 11/2(+61%)	(7) Golden Nugget 11/2, Last of 7 in beginners chase at Kilbeggan (19.4f, good, 100/1) 5 months ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should improve. Off since June and difficult to assess in her first handicap; others preferred.
19th	1 19th (1) (100/1 -400%) Benz	100 100/1(-400%)	(1) Benz 100/1, Sixth of 12 in claiming hurdle (13/2) at Roscommon (20f, good to soft) back in July, going in snatches. First run for yard after leaving Gordon Elliott. Increasingly looks one to oppose. Stable debut here after beaten five lengths in a Roscommon claiming hurdle in July.
20th	5 20th (5) (28/1 -75%) Falvio	28 28/1(-75%)	(5) Falvio 28/1, Offered little on first outing since leaving A. J. Martin after 8 months off when eleventh of 19 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (24.1f, soft, 25/1) 9 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Tongue strap back on. Back to a more suitable trip here but best watched on just his second run for the stable.
15	15 \|PU\| (15) (33/1 -313%) Mutadaawel	33 33/1(-313%)	(15) Mutadaawel 33/1, 33/1, below form seventh of 12 in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (17.2f, soft) 31 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Enters calculations back on these shores. Has run well a couple of times here over hurdles which gives some encouragement.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (33/1 -32%) Knocknacree	33 33/1(-32%)	(12) Knocknacree 33/1, Never dangerous on first run since leaving Gordon Elliott when fourteenth of 18 in maiden hurdle (22/1) at Limerick (16f, heavy) 29 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Well beaten on his stable debut in a Limerick maiden hurdle; best watched.

LTO Selection:

IN FOR THE NIGHT, runner-up at this venue on his penultimate start, may be able to shed his maiden status. While the Desmond McDonogh-trained five-year-old failed to back that effort up when only seventh at Downpatrick last time, it usually pays to forgive a horse a below-par run at that unique track. With the Henry De Bromhead stable firing on all cylinders at present, recent Clonmel second Freddie Robdal has to be considered. Although that latter placed effort came over fences, the gelding is lightly raced over flights and can compete off a 4lb lower mark. Falvio showed ability for trainer Tony Martin last season without managing to get his head in front. A dual winner on the flat, he was never going to stay 3m, so his recent debut for new connections is readily forgiven.

An ultra-competitive handicap in which preference is for FREDDIE ROBDAL, who bounced back to form when runner-up at Clonmel recently and back over the hurdles for the first time in 15 months, Henry de Bromhead's 6-y-o can come out on top. Maimie's Magic got back on track when runner-up at Perth 6 months ago and she may have to settle for silver again on return, with Upthereforthinking, Brownstone and Mutadaawel just a handful of others that may get involved.

It might pay to side with MO CHRUINNE(nap). There was a bit to like about his stable debut here last time

12:45 Navan Handicap Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:55 Newcastle Maiden (Class 4) 8f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (6/4 +0%) Lautrec	1.5 6/4(+0%)	(2) Lautrec 6/4, Foaled January 31. 600,000 gns yearling, Kingman colt. Closely related to 5f-7f winner Invincible Ryker and 2000 Guineas winner Magna Grecia and half-brother to top-class dual-Classic winner St Mark's Basilica. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner. Regal pedigree and he merits plenty of respect. Kingman colt; closely related to 2,000 Guineas winner Magna Grecia; interesting newcomer.
2	3 2nd (3) (14/1 -133%) Samphire Green	14 14/1(-133%)	(3) Samphire Green 14/1, Foaled April 3. €22,000 foal, €82,000 yearling, Zoustar colt. Half-brother to smart sprinter Marshman. Dam 9f winner out of useful 2-y-o 6f winner Dhanyata. Not without hope on paper but this looks like a potentially hot contest to make debut in. Zoustar colt; yard can ready them so this debutant is worth a market check.
3	4 3rd (4) (Evens +33%) Temple City	0 Evens(+33%)	(4) Temple City Evens, Kingman half-brother to smart 11f-13.3f winner Outbox and very smart winner up to 1¼m Royal Champion. 7/1, green but showed plenty of ability when third of 12 in minor event at Newmarket (8f, good to soft) on debut 25 days ago. Sets the standard. Promising start when third at Newmarket; this Kingman colt can take a step forward now.
4	1 4th (1) (8/1 -45%) Bur Dubai	8 8/1(-45%)	(1) Bur Dubai 8/1, Night of Thunder colt. Encouraging start when close third of 8 in maiden (6/1) at Chelmsford City (8f) on debut 15 days ago. Should have more to offer. Shaped well when debut Chelmsford third; seems sure to build on it so needs considering.
5th	5 5th (5) (150/1 -200%) Triple Force	150 150/1(-200%)	(5) Triple Force 150/1, Land Force gelding. Improved from debut when , sixth of 12 in minor event at this course (7.1f) 5 days ago but has his work cut out against this opposition. Sixth in 7f novice here five days ago; he can do better upped to 1m but needs to on form.

LTO Selection:

John and Thady Gosden are no strangers to running their better prospects here as juveniles and LAUTREC makes plenty of appeal on paper. A 600,000gns purchase at Tattersalls Book 1, the half-brother to Classic heroes St Mark's Basilica and Magna Grecia gets the vote to make a winning start to his career. Temple City is expected to have benefited from his debut experience at Newmarket, while Bur Dubai completes the shortlist based on his third at Chelmsford.

TEMPLE CITY is a well-bred colt and he showed plenty to be positive about when third at Newmarket on debut, so is fancied to get off the mark at the second attempt, though the Gosden newcomer Lautrec, who could barely possess a stronger pedigree, could prove a real fly in the ointment. Bur Dubai also looked a nice prospect when a close third at Chelmsford on debut and adds further substance to a decent field.

John and Thady Gosden's Kingman newcomer LAUTREC has much to recommend him on pedigree and is taken to go in at the first time of asking

12:55 Newcastle Maiden (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:00 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (2/1 +27%) Hardy Fella	2 2/1(+27%)	(2) Hardy Fella 2/1, A fairly useful winner at 24f over hurdles. 15/8, jumped left but not disgraced when fourth of 5 in handicap chase at Ludlow (23.8f, soft) on his debut over fences 24 days ago. Likely to improve. Well held on chase debut when jumping was wayward; potentially on a good mark.
2	6 2nd (6) (2/1 +27%) Aviles	2 2/1(+27%)	(6) Aviles 2/1, Fair ex-French hurdler who has been runner-up on all 4 starts to date for current stable. One to note if the market speaks in his favour on chasing debut after 7 months off. Four seconds over hurdles; 4yo gets plenty of weight off rivals on chase/handicap debut.
3	5 3rd (5) (12/1 -118%) Chess Player	12 12/1(-118%)	(5) Chess Player 12/1, Bagged his second win this season at Stratford in August but he beat only one at Huntingdon (19.9f, good to firm) 40 days ago. Handily weighted if back on his A-game though. Not sure what happened last time and this ground could be too deep for him.
4	4 4th (4) (5/1 -50%) Rose Sea Has	5 5/1(-50%)	(4) Rose Sea Has 5/1, Gained reward for his consistency last season when scoring at Fontwell (17.8f) on Boxing Day. Yet to hit top form in two runs this term though so others appeal more. Ran poorly last time at Huntingdon and he has a bit to prove over this far.
5th	3 5th (3) (5/1 +44%) Kap Auteuil	5 5/1(+44%)	(3) Kap Auteuil 5/1, Healthy strike rate initially over fences but lost his form towards the end of last campaign. Cheekpieces on for 1st time with more needed after 6 months off. Dropped to a good mark and the cheekpieces are new; dangerous to discount.
6th	1 6th (1) (18/1 -200%) Salvatore	18 18/1(-200%)	(1) Salvatore 18/1, A three-time hunter chase winner, signing off last term with success at Musselburgh in March. Tongue strap on 1st time. Interesting now going into handicaps on the back of a wind op. Has been running well in points; three hunter chase wins and this mark should be fine.

LTO Selection:

The returning Aviles warrants consideration on his handicap/chase bow as his runner-up effort at Plumpton in April is solid. However, Gary Moore's inmate lacks experience in this sphere and HARDY FELLA makes most appeal. The six-year-old displayed enough promise on his fourth-placed finish at Ludlow last month to suggest that he can land a race of this nature. Chess Player is another to note if putting his latest disappointment when down the field at Huntingdon behind him.

A case can be made for most of these but SALVATORE remains with few miles on the clock and is taken to make a winning start in handicaps on the back of wind surgery. Gary Moore's ex-French recruit Aviles could emerge as the chief threat on his chasing bow ahead of the handily-weighted Chess Player.

It could pay to take a chance that cheekpieces can trigger a return to form from KAP AUTEUIL as he's become very well handicapped.

13:00 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:10 Cheltenham Maiden Hurdle (Class 2) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (15/2 +46%) Cannock Park	7.5 15/2(+46%)	(1) Cannock Park 15/2, Successful sole outing in point bumpers and confirmed the promise of his Rules debut 7 months on when landing 10-runner contest at Bangor in October, keeping on well. Pitched in quite deep for hurdles debut but he's a useful prospect. Bumper winner; makes rules debut in warm race but remains to be seen where limitations lie.
2	10 2nd (10) (11/4 +39%) Innatendue	2.75 11/4(+39%)	(10) Innatendue 11/4, Fairly useful hurdler who finished placed twice during the latter part of 2022. Has re-joined John McConnell after a short spell with Tony Martin and she's in receipt of weight all round. Might not be far away if at her best but 0-8 over hurdles.
3	6 3rd (6) (4/7 +77%) The Kemble Brewery	0.571429 4/7(+77%)	(6) The Kemble Brewery 4/7, Created a good impression when landing 8-runner bumper at Huntingdon in April and created a fine impression when following up in a 15-runner contest here 3 weeks ago. Could take high rank over hurdles for in-form yard. 2-2 in bumpers; brings bundles of potential to hurdles and he's firmly in calculations.
4	7 4th (7) (40/1 +0%) Ticking Tom Bomb	40 40/1(+0%)	(7) Ticking Tom Bomb 40/1, Unplaced on his completed start in points in 2022. Opening hurdles run wasn't devoid of promise last month but much more required in this deeper race. Encouraging third on hurdle debut; open to improvement but others have achieved lots more.
5th	3 5th (3) (40/1 -150%) Sea Invasion	40 40/1(-150%)	(3) Sea Invasion 40/1, €38,000 3-y-o, £110,000 4-y-o, Sea Moon gelding. Half-brother to 6f-15f winner in Italy Absolute Silence. Dam 9f-1¾m winner in Germany. Took a while to get to the track after his promising point run and shaped as though in need of the run in a Fontwell bumper last month. Promising second in Irish point in May 2022; well-beaten 3rd in a bumper on sole run since.
6th	4 6th (4) (28/1 -180%) Tedley	28 28/1(-180%)	(4) Tedley 28/1, Well held both bumper starts last season but more like it when third of 9 switched to hurdling at Hereford last month. Needs to build on that. Promising third at 100-1 on hurdle debut but needs another step forward today.
7th	9 7th (9) (50/1 -150%) Zeeband	50 50/1(-150%)	(9) Zeeband 50/1, Useful Flat winner but nowhere near that level both starts over hurdles in February. Tongue tie on back from 8 months off. Very useful on the Flat up to March 2022 but soundly beaten on both hurdle starts.

LTO Selection:

TELLHERTHENAME's victory in an Irish point-to-point back in the spring was impressive enough to prompt Ben Pauling to go to 200,000 pounds for him shortly afterwards and he so nearly made a successful start to his hurdling career when pushing the well-touted Jango Baie to the narrowest of margins at Ascot. The Kemble Brewery hasn't put a foot wrong so far, returning with a decisive bumper triumph here, and is another nice jumping prospect. Innatendue is battle-hardened from some good handicaps in Ireland but was pulled out of a race here on Friday due to the going and if it still isn't suitable, her compatriot Morning Soldier could be best of the rest.

Having changed hands for £200,000 following his point win, TELLHERTHENAME ran a race full of promise when runner-up at Ascot a fortnight ago. Sure to build on that, he looks the way to go, though The Kemble Brewery is a useful bumper performer representing a yard in excellent form. Cannock Park is another notable newcomer over obstacles.

Tellherthename should have a bright future but preference is for the hurdling newcomer THE KEMBLE BREWERY, who was 2-2 in bumpers.

13:10 Cheltenham Maiden Hurdle (Class 2) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:20 Navan Maiden Hurdle 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	3 1st (3) (4/6 +39%) Croke Park	0.666667 4/6(+39%)	(3) Croke Park 4/6, Winning pointer and, after an encouraging start in bumpers, made an impressive debut over hurdles when winning 10-runner maiden at Clonmel (16.6f, heavy, 3/1) 24 days ago. Exciting prospect and can score again upped in trip. Step up in trip should suit well and is Jack Kennedy's preference; the one to beat.
2	6 2nd (6) (11/2 -10%) Mel Monroe	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(6) Mel Monroe 11/2, Won maiden hurdle at Downpatrick in June and, after a further 4 months off, improved again when runner-up to a useful prospect in 9-runner novice at Cheltenham (19.9f, good, 7/1) 23 days ago. May do better still. Staying second in a 2m4f novice hurdle at Cheltenham last month; more needed here.
3	4 3rd (4) (7/2 -56%) Search For Glory	3.5 7/2(-56%)	(4) Search For Glory 7/2, Highly tried as a novice and, after 7 months off, made the most of a good opportunity when easily winning 7-runner maiden hurdle at Galway (21.4f, heavy, 1/9) 3 weeks ago. Respected now that he's up and running. Staying type that acts on testing ground and not one to underestimate here.
4	5 4th (5) (16/1 -78%) Pinyon Jay	16 16/1(-78%)	(5) Pinyon Jay 16/1, Made a winning hurdling debut at Down Royal in September. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, needed stronger gallop when 3¾ lengths third of 7 to Solitary Man in listed novice at Cork (3m, soft, 11/2) 2 weeks ago. Remains with potential. Beaten in novice company last twice at Cork but looked more straightforward; place chance.
5th	2 5th (2) (9/1 +25%) Ballystone	9 9/1(+25%)	(2) Ballystone 9/1, Placed twice from 3 starts in bumpers before making a successful debut over hurdles in 15-runner maiden at Ballinrobe (16.2f, good, 1/2) in May. Off since but he's open to progress over this longer distance. Landed a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle in May; has a mountain to climb here though.
6th	1 6th (1) (150/1 -127%) Starman	150 150/1(-127%)	(1) Starman 150/1, Fairly useful hurdler, with latest success in claimer at Clonmel in September. Stiff task when second of 3 in minor event at Fairyhouse (20.5f, heavy, 8/1) 12 days ago and he looks to up against it in this contest. Can travel well in his races but no chance in this company giving weight all round.

LTO Selection:

Second season novice SEARCH FOR GLORY can show that his education last term wasn't wasted on him. Gordon Elliott's six-year-old won his first two starts in a point-to-point and bumper respectively, before switching to hurdles after Christmas. After a fair third in a well contested maiden at Leopardstown, he subsequently attained a similar placing in a Grade 3 at Clonmel. Runs at both the Cheltenham and Aintree festivals were arguably a year too soon, but he benefited from those experiences to make a winning reappearance at Galway. Stablemate Croke Park, a point-to-point winner who got off the mark over flights at Clonmel recently, rates the biggest threat. Pinyon Jay can complete the clean sweep for the Elliott team by chasing them home in third.

CROKE PARK looked an exciting prospect when making most at Clonmel on his hurdling debut, quickening clear before 2 out, and he can follow up with the promise of significantly more to come. Search For Glory was highly tried as a novice and could be the main danger after making a winning return, while Mel Monroe could also still have more to offer.

Jack Kennedy's choice CROKE PARK should be good enough, although the same owner's Search For Glory could serve it up to him

13:20 Navan Maiden Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:28 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (9/4 +50%) Alfred	2.25 9/4(+50%)	(1) Alfred 9/4, Winner at Yarmouth in September. 12/1, respectable sixth of 10 in nursery at York (7.9f, soft) 36 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. First run for yard after leaving Peter Chapple-Hyam and joined yard with excellent record with new recruits. 7f turf winner; first run on Tapeta and for this trainer after 2lb drop; each-way player..
2	5 2nd (5) (10/3 +52%) Berry Clever	3.333333 10/3(+52%)	(5) Berry Clever 10/3, Lightly-raced maiden. 9/2, good fifth of 9 in nursery at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 5 days ago, never nearer having been hampered. Mark looks high but step up in trip promises to unlock more. Further step up in trip may help him begin to improve but he has that to prove..
3	6 3rd (6) (9/2 -100%) Likeashadow	4.5 9/2(-100%)	(6) Likeashadow 9/2, Career best when winning 9-runner nursery at this C&D (11/8) 16 days ago, staying on well. Has to be taken very seriously in hat-trick bid from 5 lb higher. Latest win here (front pair 5l clear) suggests he is well treated for this hat-trick bid..
4	3 4th (3) (11/2 -83%) Made In China	5.5 11/2(-83%)	(3) Made In China 11/2, Sent off even-money but could manage only fourth of 7 in nursery at Chelmsford City (10f) 36 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Drops back again in trip and from the same mark needs to pull out more to break his duck..
5th	2 5th (2) (6/1 +50%) Glistening Nights	6 6/1(+50%)	(2) Glistening Nights 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 25/1, ninth of 10 in nursery at York (7.9f, soft) 36 days ago. That was a backward step but he's in good hands and now switches to the AW. Drops 2lb for AW debut and needs improvement to have a serious chance..
6th	4 6th (4) (12/1 -71%) Fly Pass	12 12/1(-71%)	(4) Fly Pass 12/1, 33/1, good third of 7 in nursery at Lingfield (8f, AW) 12 days ago. That was her first try over 1m and she can given it another good go. Marginal career-best latest; mark remains unaltered and she should again be thereabouts..
7th	7 7th (7) (28/1 -300%) Sayalittleprayer	28 28/1(-300%)	(7) Sayalittleprayer 28/1, Fifth of 9 in novice event (20/1) at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Makes handicap debut for successful yard. Step back in the right direction latest but initial mark looks to be on the stiff side..

LTO Selection:

LIKEASHADOW has been a revelation since being ridden with a lot more restraint, winning his last two starts here, and Alan Brown's gelding could have more to offer, despite a 5lb rise for the latest success. Fly Pass ran on well to finish third at Lingfield and is open to improvement over this distance, while a more positive ride may benefit Made In China.

LIKEASHDOW arrives here on a roll, winning a brace a of course handicaps, latterly when pulling clear with an unexposed one a fortnight ago. A 5 lb rise is unlikely to prevent a very bold hat-trick bid, with Alfred and Fly Pass feared most.

The manner of LIKEASHADOW (nap)'s C&D success suggests that he can defy a 5lb rise and complete a hat-trick.

13:28 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:33 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 18f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (9/2 -29%) Word Has It	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(3) Word Has It 9/2, Dual-hurdle winner who showed no ill-effects from an unsuccessful return to chasing when a fine second at Stratford in March. Folded tamely when well held at Newcastle (16.9f, good to soft) a month later and not seen since. Should be on a good mark and might be better for a break.
2	1 2nd (1) (11/8 +15%) Up For Parol	1.375 11/8(+15%)	(1) Up For Parol 11/8, Three-time hurdle winner and produced a fine effort when third on return in the Lanzarote (21f, heavy) at Kempton in January. Well below that level subsequently, including back over fences at Hexham (20.1f, good to soft) in May. Every chance he will get back on track reverted to hurdles. Chasing last time; inconsistent but has the form to figure off this mark.
2	2 \|RR\| (2) (Evens +9%) Yorksea	0 Evens(+9%)	(2) Yorksea Evens, Capitalised on the drop in grade in ready fashion over C&D on Boxing Day before posting excellent fourth in Betfair Hurdle. Step up to around 2½m probably not ideal thereafter and ran best race on the level when second at Goodwood (16f, soft) in October. Interesting back over timber. Useful dual-purpose performer on a fair mark and he handles soft ground.

LTO Selection:

Betfair Hurdle fourth YORKSEA had some strong form in the book last season and last month's spin on the Flat should have put him spot on for this. The son of Sea The Stars is unbeaten at this course in two appearances and he should take all the beating. Up For Parol was unable to build on his third-placed finish in the Lanzarote at Kempton in January, but the seven-year-old lurks on an attractive mark and could be freshened up by a break. Word Has It can claim the minor spoils.

It's fair to say things haven't gone to plan for UP FOR PAROL since his excellent third in the Lanzarote back in January, but connections look to have found a good opportunity to get him back on track and he can see off previous C&D winner Yorksea, who ran his best race on the level when runner-up at Goodwood last month.

Jamie Snowden's UP FOR PAROL was returning from a break when third in last season's Lanzarote Hurdle and he's now 2lb lower.

13:33 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:45 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (10/3 +17%) Ginny's Destiny	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(2) Ginny's Destiny 10/3, Bumper scorer who quickly made up into a useful winning hurdler last term for Tom Lacey. Paid the price or pressing on with Hurricane Bay too far out after 9 months off on chase debut at this course (19.8f, good) just over 3 weeks ago but should do better in this sphere. Well beaten on stable debut but top trainer hopeful he'll "improve enormously" for the run.
2	7 2nd (7) (9/2 +18%) Es Perfecto	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(7) Es Perfecto 9/2, Point winner who has shown fairly useful form over hurdles. Proved he retains ability back from 2 years off when third at Uttoxeter in January but seen only once since, so there must be a chance his lack of robustness is an issue. Goes chasing after 6 months off with a little to prove. Showed earlier this year he retains ability; possible improver now tackling fences.
3	4 3rd (4) (11/2 -10%) Railway Hurricane	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(4) Railway Hurricane 11/2, Scored at Tipperary in July and has finished runner-up on his last couple of starts, latest when bumping into Idalko Bihoue at this course (19.8f, good) just over 3 weeks ago. Unreliable sort overall but doing little wrong at present. Bumped into unexposed winner when second over C&D latest; every chance he'll be bang there.
4	3 4th (3) (5/1 +44%) Wonderwall	5 5/1(+44%)	(3) Wonderwall 5/1, Useful hurdler who shaped better than the bare result when last seen over obstacles in the County Hurdle at the Festival, weakening when blundering last. Arrives fit from a couple of low-key spins on the Flat but showed plenty on his only outing over fences at Newbury 12 months ago. Had wind a op. Promise over hurdles/fences earlier in career but form gone wrong way on Flat this year.
5th	5 5th (5) (28/1 -331%) Mr Saxobeat	28 28/1(-331%)	(5) Mr Saxobeat 28/1, Fairly useful Irish chaser who got off the mark at the first attempt at Clonmel in June. Would have run creditably had he not messed up trying to clear the final fence when pulled up at this course (19.8f, good) just over 3 weeks ago but others appeal more for win purposes. Running well over C&D last month until slipping at final fence; might not be far away.
1	1 \|F\| (1) (3/1 +14%) Crebilly	3 3/1(+14%)	(1) Crebilly 3/1, Enjoyed a positive season over hurdles last term, signing off with a career-best victory in a 8-runner handicap at Sandown (19.8f, good to soft, 7/2). Smooth-travelling sort who looks as if he will have a say on chase bow. Two-time hurdle winner & this lightly raced 6yo could continue to progress now over fences.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (9/1 -100%) Elle Perfecta	9 9/1(-100%)	(6) Elle Perfecta 9/1, Had plenty in hand when getting off the mark over fences first time up in 7-runner beginners chase at Kilbeggan (19.4f, good to soft) in April and wasn't disgraced after 3 months off when mid-field in Grade 3 at Galway last time. Should have more to offer now handicapping. Unexposed mare who has run well on both chase starts; could have more to offer over fences.

LTO Selection:

CREBILLY was a useful novice hurdler and his first campaign over the smaller obstacles was capped by an emphatic victory on the final day of the season at Sandown. He returns off a 7lb higher mark, but is bred to make into a chaser and he could even progress beyond handicaps. Ginny's Destiny also displayed plenty of talent over timber, enough to earn him a second chance with many following an ordinary fencing bow here. Railway Hurricane was a fair way in front of him in second that day, though, so is a bigger danger. Fellow Irish raider Elle Perfecta is feared also.

A chasing debutant won this contest 12 months ago and history may well repeat itself in the shape of CREBILLY, who enjoyed a positive season over hurdles last term and could have even more to offer now tackling fences. Wonderwall showed plenty when third on his chasing debut last year and, arriving on the back of wind surgery, he's put forward as the main danger, with Irish-raiders Elle Perfecta and Railway Hurricane another couple worth a mention.

There has been plenty to like about the first two chasing performances of ELLE PERFECTA and this unexposed Irish mare is the pick.

13:45 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:55 Navan Handicap Hurdle 22f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	7 1st (7) (25/1 -25%) Dorking Cock	25 25/1(-25%)	(7) Dorking Cock 25/1, Below form twelfth of 27 in hunter chase (33/1) at Aintree (21.1f, good). Off 7 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. Out of form in hunter chases when last seen; no runs in this sphere for nearly 3 years.
2	9 2nd (9) (12/1 +70%) Ms Agartha Yeats	12 12/1(+70%)	(9) Ms Agartha Yeats 12/1, Twice-raced winner over hurdles. 20/1, eleventh of 17 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20f, good to soft) 39 days ago. Others more persuasive. 50-1 winner on debut last year; may have needed last month's return and on a fair mark.
3	6 3rd (6) (11/4 +8%) Slane Hill	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(6) Slane Hill 11/4, 5/2, career best when winning 9-runner novice chase at Kilbeggan (22f, good to soft) on debut over fences, better placed than most. Off 7 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. Possibilities. Maiden hurdle winner; won chase bow when last seen; good mark back in this sphere if ready.
4	5 4th (5) (7/1 -8%) Jumping Jet	7 7/1(-8%)	(5) Jumping Jet 7/1, Latest win in hurdle at Leopardstown in March. Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle (4/1) at Punchestown (23.6f, good) 161 days ago. Stable having good spell. Not taken lightly. Bumper winner who landed Leopardstown maiden hurdle in March; hasn't built on that.
5th	3 5th (3) (12/1 -33%) Miss Tempo	12 12/1(-33%)	(3) Miss Tempo 12/1, 1 win from 2 runs this season. Pulled up in handicap hurdle (18/1) at Galway (22f, good to soft) 109 days ago, pulled up approaching last. Needs a couple of these to falter. Pulled up in hat-trick bid at Galway festival and probably wants quicker ground than this.
6th	12 6th (12) (9/1 +25%) Atacanter	9 9/1(+25%)	(12) Atacanter 9/1, Eleventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (24f, soft, 9/1) 48 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. Promising return but it was a dismal effort on slower ground last month; cheekpieces on.
7th	8 7th (8) (20/1 -122%) Ginnets Girl	20 20/1(-122%)	(8) Ginnets Girl 20/1, Latest win in hurdle at Kilbeggan in August. Ninth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (21.8f, good to soft, 10/1) 65 days ago. Yard in good form so could bounce back. Tailed off latest but was badly hampered by faller when in rear; unproven in ground.
8th	1 8th (1) (7/1 -56%) Make Good	7 7/1(-56%)	(1) Make Good 7/1, Second of 20 in handicap (5/1) at the Curragh (14f, heavy) 19 days ago, just failing. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Useful hurdler, so needs considering. Gr 2 win in Dec' 2020; not seen over timber since; shown he retains some ability on Flat.
9th	4 9th (4) (14/1 -87%) Global Export	14 14/1(-87%)	(4) Global Export 14/1, Course winner. 8/1, respectable third of 9 in handicap at Galway (11.8f, heavy) 20 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Significantly up in trip. Hood back on. Considered. No wins since maiden hurdle success here in March 2022 and nothing in hand from this mark.
10th	11 10th (11) (13/2 +35%) Arctic Ambition	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(11) Arctic Ambition 13/2, Failed to stay when sixteenth of 19 in handicap chase (12/1) at Cheltenham (25f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Stable in good form. Looks competitive on form. Tailed off over fences last month; best form on quicker ground; feasibly treated though.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (11/2 +0%) Gortmillish	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(2) Gortmillish 11/2, 2 wins from 4 runs this season. Respectable seventh of 20 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (24f, soft, 11/1) 22 days ago. Trainer going well. In the mix. 7th at Cheltenham last month on h'cap debut; mark probably stiff enough.

LTO Selection:

SLANE HILL makes his seasonal reappearance reverting to hurdles but likes soft ground and is rated 7lb lower in this sphere than over fences. He was progressive last winter until a February disappointment, but returned to win a Kilbeggan beginners' chase when upped in trip and remains a fraction unexposed at staying distances over hurdles. Gortmillish is race-fit, stays well and is in-form but might ideally prefer a sound surface while lightly-weighted stablemate Arctic Ambition is also suited by good ground and disappointed at Cheltenham last month. Another stablemate Jumping Jet ran well under a 7lb claimer at Punchestown in June but isn't first-string. Miss Tempo, who chased home high-class Love Envoi in a 2021 bumper, pulled up at the Galway festival but returns from a break.

Gordon Elliott holds a strong hand here and his handily-weighted ARCTIC AMBITION is fancied to resume winning ways now reverted to hurdles having failed to last home over 25f at Cheltenham last time. In-form stablemate Jumping Jet is feared most with Gortmillish taken to complete a clean sweep for the yard.

If SLANE HILL is fully tuned up for his return, he could be hard to beat having run a big race on chase debut when last seen

13:55 Navan Handicap Hurdle 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:00 Newcastle Stakes (Class 4) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (6/4 +0%) Lou Lou's Gift	1.5 6/4(+0%)	(6) Lou Lou's Gift 6/4, Still learning when second of 11 in maiden (13/8) at this C&D 17 days ago, running on having raced freely. Can go one better with hood/tongue strap on 1st time. Failed to settle when a promising second over C&D latest; headgear goes on; big player..
2	1 2nd (1) (5/2 -67%) Neapolitan	2.5 5/2(-67%)	(1) Neapolitan 5/2, Off the mark at the second attempt at Kempton in October. Progressed again when second of 8 in minor event (8/15) at Chelmsford City (7f) 17 days ago, losing out on the nod. Likely contender. 6f Polytrack winner; went close (7f) latest and is much respected dropping back in trip..
3	2 3rd (2) (28/1 -180%) Front Gunner	28 28/1(-180%)	(2) Front Gunner 28/1, Some encouragement when fourth of 9 in minor event (40/1) at this course (5f) on debut 9 days ago, never nearer. Could step forward from that first effort as he goes up in trip. Promising debut here (5f) recently; will need to improve on that to be a contender..
4	5 4th (5) (4/1 +50%) Callianassa	4 4/1(+50%)	(5) Callianassa 4/1, Fairly useful filly. Stepped up on recent run when third of 10 in nursery (18/1) at this C&D 8 days ago, well positioned towards near rail. Can give another good account. 1l third in a C&D nursery last week; returning to novice company, she could go close..
5th	3 5th (3) (15/2 +25%) Musical Touch	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(3) Musical Touch 15/2, Foaled March 31. €105,000 yearling, Mehmas colt. Dam, French 1m-9.5f winner, half-sister to smart 7f-1m winner Afjaan out of useful 2-y-o 6f winner Elusive Galaxy. One to consider on debut. 105,000euros yearling; dam French 1m and 9.5f winner; major yard and needs a market check..
6th	4 6th (4) (8/1 +20%) Wait And Hope	8 8/1(+20%)	(4) Wait And Hope 8/1, Wasn't seen to best effect when fourth of 8 in maiden (10/3) at this C&D 8 days ago, late headway having been denied a clear run 2f out. Remains with potential. Needs to step up significantly on two promising runs to have any chance in this field..
7th	7 7th (7) (200/1 -506%) Our Neil	200 200/1(-506%)	(7) Our Neil 200/1, Shaped better than first time up when fourth of 9 in maiden (16/1) at this C&D 19 days ago, challenging 2f out before no extra. Plenty more required in this contest, though. Improved on a moderate debut when tried over C&D latest but will need much more than that..

LTO Selection:

Neapolitan may have been turned over at odds-on at Chelmsford, but he went down fighting and might be happier back at 6f. However, the vote is for LOU LOU'S GIFT. The half-sister to the classy Mighty Ulysses confirmed the promise of her Yarmouth debut third when going one better here and she can continue her forward momentum. Front Gunner caught the eye on his introduction and he is another to consider.

LOU LOU'S GIFT progressed from her debut when runner-up at this C&D 17 days ago, despite still looking in need of the experience, so she can do better still with a hood/tongue strap now applied. William Haggas' filly is taken to see off the challenge of Neapolitan, who also improved in defeat last time, with Callianassa completing the shortlist.

Given the promise she's shown and in the hope that headgear helps her to settle, LOU LOU'S GIFT is the suggestion.

14:00 Newcastle Stakes (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:04 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 3) 28f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (3/1 -173%) Tommie Beau	3 3/1(-173%)	(1) Tommie Beau 3/1, Dual chase winner in the summer and largely in good heart since, getting back to winning ways returned to a longer trip at Sedgefield (29.2f) last month. Respected in his current form. Bidding for a 3rd regional National having already bagged the Norfolk and Durham versions.
2	3 2nd (3) (6/1 +20%) Max Dynamo	6 6/1(+20%)	(3) Max Dynamo 6/1, Veteran who was a wide-margin winner after 10 months off at Chepstow (26.2f) in February. Ran well for long way in Midlands National next time, but lesser effort on his latest outing at Cheltenham in April. Major player on his return. Paid the price for winning so well in February; tough mark on balance of his form.
3	2 3rd (2) (11/2 +0%) Movethechains	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(2) Movethechains 11/2, Highly progressive as a novice chaser, racking up a 4-timer, but not at the same level in his 3 starts last season. After 6 months off, probably needed the run when well held at Newbury 10 days ago, but others still more persuasive at present. 2m4f was an insufficient test at Newbury ten days ago; this is a lot more suitable.
4	5 4th (5) (11/5 +56%) Gerico Ville	2.2 11/5(+56%)	(5) Gerico Ville 11/5, Made it 2 wins from 3 starts when digging deep in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (25f) in March, though pulled up next time. After 7 months off, ridden more patiently when sixth of 9 at Huntingdon on chase debut 20 days ago, so he could yet do better over fences. Capable staying hurdler; in rear throughout on his recent chase debut.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (7/2 +13%) Wake Up Early	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(4) Wake Up Early 7/2, Recorded third win for this yard at Sedgefield (27f) in March and ran well on his first 2 starts this season, finding only a progressive type too strong at Wincanton (25.1f) in October. Not in the same form 13 days ago, but no surprise to see him bounce back. Below par last time but has shown he can run well in races of this nature.

LTO Selection:

Max Dynamo bolted up on his seasonal reappearance at Chepstow in February and the veteran shouldn't be underestimated on his return from a 214-day break. Nevertheless, the gelded son of Midnight Legend remains 13lb higher than that victory and last-time-out Sedgefield winner TOMMIE BEAU rates a more solid proposition. Seamus Mullins' charge won't be lacking for stamina and boasts obvious claims in his current heart. Movethechains lurks on an attractive mark and warrants a second look too.

MAX DYNAMO proved better than ever after 10 months off with a wide-margin success at Chepstow earlier this year and he can make another winning return this time around. Tommie Beau arrives in good form having won the Durham National last month and isn't taken lightly, with Wake Up Early the pick of the remainder.

The safest option is perhaps TOMMIE BEAU who was winning his second regional National when scoring at Sedgefield four weeks ago.

14:04 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 3) 28f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:20 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 1) 27f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (11/2 +54%) Malina Girl	5.5 11/2(+54%)	(8) Malina Girl 11/2, Progressed well over fences last season and gained a third success in 3m4f handicap chase at Downpatrick in April. Looked in need of the run back hurdling for her return when 11th at Punchestown and she can take a sizeable step forward here. Interesting Irish challenger. Won 3m4f Ulster National (soft) in April; well beaten in a hurdle race on reappearance.
2	1 2nd (1) (11/1 +8%) Cloudy Glen	11 11/1(+8%)	(1) Cloudy Glen 11/1, Hard to predict but he won the Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury on return in 2021. Also runner-up in the Kim Muir here in 2021 so this veteran can't be discounted if on his A-game. First time out seems a good time to catch him and his stable is in a rich vein of form.
3	7 3rd (7) (8/1 -78%) Guetapan Collonges	8 8/1(-78%)	(7) Guetapan Collonges 8/1, Developed into a useful staying handicap chaser in 2022/23, winning twice, and he resumed his progress when landing 3m handicap chase at Carlisle 31 days ago. That form is working out well so he's not taken lightly despite a 7 lb rise. Progressive 7yo who will surely prove his stamina in due course; needs plenty of respect.
4	2 4th (2) (4/1 +27%) City Chief	4 4/1(+27%)	(2) City Chief 4/1, Made a very good start over fences last term, landing a Grade 2 Wetherby novice in February, and he signed off with a good third in handicap chase at Ayr (24.1f, good). Much less exposed than these so he merits serious consideration now stepping up in trip. Should stay beyond 3m1f and he's a lightly raced 6yo with significant potential.
5th	10 5th (10) (20/1 +20%) Peaches And Cream	20 20/1(+20%)	(10) Peaches And Cream 20/1, A fairly useful winning Irish chaser but only seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (24f, soft) 60 days ago. Back over fences and no forlorn hope for good yard. His last win was impressive at Punchestown (3m7f, good) in April 2022; hurdling lately.
6th	14 6th (14) (13/2 +80%) Dom Of Mary	6.5 13/2(+80%)	(14) Dom Of Mary 13/2, Got off the mark over fences in Stratford in April and he caught the eye after 6 months off when a running-on fourth of 12 in handicap chase at Plumpton (25.7f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Very much one to consider off an unchanged mark. Late gains over an extended 3m1f at Plumpton 13 days ago make this trip look interesting.
7th	11 7th (11) (8/1 +43%) Rose Of Arcadia	8 8/1(+43%)	(11) Rose Of Arcadia 8/1, Fairly useful hurdler/chaser who can boast a good strike rate, resuming winning ways in 3m2f Newton Abbot handicap hurdle 29 days ago. Much respected back over fences now. Won on heavy as a chaser last term and hurdler (3m3f) four weeks ago; has competitive mark.
8th	3 8th (3) (22/1 -10%) Bangers And Cash	22 22/1(-10%)	(3) Bangers And Cash 22/1, Progressed into a useful staying chaser last season, winning 3 of his last 4 starts. Pulled up over hurdles here on his reappearance but should be a lot sharper for that so he's one to consider back chasing. Two wins over this sort of trip last term; needs to resume progress and it may be possible.
9th	5 9th (5) (22/1 +12%) Slipway	22 22/1(+12%)	(5) Slipway 22/1, Looked a stayer still firmly on the up when adding the Southern National to his CV at Fontwell in November but not in the same form both starts after. Returns after a wind op now and certainly not one to be writing off. Wind op after pulled up at the Festival here in March (66-1); probably needs career best.
4	4 \|B\| (4) (18/1 -13%) Truckers Lodge	18 18/1(-13%)	(4) Truckers Lodge 18/1, A regular in big-field staying handicaps and he ended a losing run dating back to the Midlands National in 2020 when bagging 3m4f Ffos Las handicap in April. No forlorn hope on his seasonal return. Stays well in the mud; April win off reduced mark; first-time-out record is the big worry.
13	13 \|F\| (13) (12/1 +25%) Wayfinder	12 12/1(+25%)	(13) Wayfinder 12/1, Off 8 months/had a wind op before getting back on track with third of 13 in handicap chase over C&D 22 days ago. Needs to follow it up now. Back from a wind operation for creditable third here (3m1f); this race demands more.
12	12 \|U\| (12) (9/1 +36%) First Lord De Cuet	9 9/1(+36%)	(12) First Lord De Cuet 9/1, Winning hurdler who made the frame on all of his five runs over fences last term. Back after breathing surgery and he merits consideration. Acts on heavy; fair 4th in Haydock's 3m4f Grand National Trial; wind op since last term.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (28/1 -75%) Captain Cattistock	28 28/1(-75%)	(6) Captain Cattistock 28/1, A three-time course winner but he was pulled up in handicap chase at Listowel (24f, soft) on his return in September. No surprise to see him get back on track round here though. 3m2f win here (good) in April for the second year in a row; poor Irish run two months ago.

LTO Selection:

Guetapan Collonges' only defeats last term came when fourth as favourite in both the Classic Chase and Midlands National, and he took his game to greater heights when winning on his Carlisle comeback. City Chief won a sub-standard Towton before finishing third under a big weight at the Scottish National meeting. CLOUDY GLEN failed to complete in the Ultima at Cheltenham and it was a similar story when unseating in the Grand National, but he goes well when fresh and might be worth chancing with the Venetia Williams yard in flying form. Others to note include Truckers Lodge and Wayfinder.

CITY CHIEF made a bright start to chasing last season, winning Wetherby's Grade 2 Towton Chase, and he is fancied to capilalise on a handy-looking mark and resume winning ways with this longer trip a likely plus too for Nicky Henderson's son of Soldier of Fortune. Malina Girl also looks to have better days ahead of her and Gavin Cromwell's raider is feared most, although Guetapan Collonges and Dom of Mary both merit consideration too in a cracking handicap.

Heavy and even soft ground could find a few of these out but would look a plus point for ROSE OF ARCADIA. Next is Cloudy Glen.

14:20 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 1) 27f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:30 Navan Handicap Chase 24f - 21 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
22	22 (22) (250/1 -56%) Cavalry Master	250 250/1(-56%)	(22) Cavalry Master 250/1, Six wins from 19 NH runs. Ninth of 14 in handicap chase (50/1) at Cork (28f, soft) 14 days ago. Yard having good spell but others are preferred. Tailed off in 2 starts since joining this yard after a lengthy absence and 2lb wrong here.
1	2 1st (2) (20/1 +9%) Coko Beach	20 20/1(+9%)	(2) Coko Beach 20/1, C&D winner. Good 2¾ lengths third of 12 to Gevrey in handicap chase at Limerick (24f, heavy, 20/1) 28 days ago. Stable in good form. Not ruled out. As good as ever when 3rd in Munster National but vulnerable to better treated sorts.
2	12 2nd (12) (4/1 +60%) Limerick Lace	4 4/1(+60%)	(12) Limerick Lace 4/1, 1 win from 1 run this season. 9/4, won 5-runner minor event chase at Clonmel (18.3f, heavy) 24 days ago, readily. Significantly up in trip. Can make her presence felt. Progressive and arguably career best on return; stamina to prove but no issue on pedigree.
3	14 3rd (14) (28/1 +30%) Fakir D'alene	28 28/1(+30%)	(14) Fakir D'alene 28/1, Latest win in chase at Thurles in January 2022. 22/1, brought down first in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (29.2f, good to soft). Off 19 months. Market can guide. 2nd in a point last month; not seen under rules since April 2022 and looks risky.
4	18 4th (18) (22/1 +0%) Dunboyne	22 22/1(+0%)	(18) Dunboyne 22/1, Blinkered for 1st time, pulled up in handicap chase at Aintree (34.3f, good, 50/1), pulled up circuit out. Off 7 months. Significantly down in trip. Stable having good spell. Unreliable type. Didn't run a race in the National; this test will suit better but tough on return.
5th	16 5th (16) (40/1 -233%) Frontal Assault	40 40/1(-233%)	(16) Frontal Assault 40/1, Respectable 11 lengths seventh of 12 to Gevrey in handicap chase (13/2) at Limerick (24f, heavy) 28 days ago. Stable having good spell. No forlorn hope. Won beginners' last year but this sort of mark has looked tough since; may want it quicker.
6th	15 6th (15) (14/1 +22%) Watch House Cross	14 14/1(+22%)	(15) Watch House Cross 14/1, 2 wins from 4 runs this season. 14¼ lengths third of 5 to Sharjah in Like A Butterfly Novices' Chase at Tipperary (20.1f, soft, 13/2) 49 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Possibilities. Won twice in summer but stamina to prove up in trip here; particularly on heavy.
7th	4 7th (4) (9/2 +10%) Thedevilscoachman	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(4) Thedevilscoachman 9/2, Latest win in chase at Limerick in March. Pulled up in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (29f, soft, 7/1), pulled up last. Off 7 months. Shaped like he didn't stay when pulled up in Irish National; interesting down in trip.
8th	21 8th (21) (40/1 -21%) Royal Thief	40 40/1(-21%)	(21) Royal Thief 40/1, 6/1, first run since leaving Henry De Bromhead when below form eighth of 14 in handicap chase at Cork (28f, soft) 14 days ago. Stable in good form. Blinkers on 1st time, tongue strap on 1st time. Won Punchestown h'cap chase in January; nothing since and comeback was devoid of promise.
9th	3 9th (3) (10/1 -18%) Run Wild Fred	10 10/1(-18%)	(3) Run Wild Fred 10/1, C&D winner. 14/1, shaped well when 5¾ lengths fifth of 12 to Gevrey in handicap chase at Limerick (24f, heavy) 28 days ago. Trainer going well. Player. Encouraging return behind Gevrey; fairly treated on best form; may want it a bit quicker.
19	19 \|B\| (19) (10/1 +0%) Largy Debut	10 10/1(+0%)	(19) Largy Debut 10/1, Good 2¼ lengths second of 12 to Gevrey in handicap chase at Limerick (24f, heavy, 11/2) 28 days ago. Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Consistent; 2nd to Gevrey last month but needs to build on that in deeper race.
1	1 \|F\| (1) (12/1 +14%) Farouk D'alene	12 12/1(+14%)	(1) Farouk D'alene 12/1, C&D winner. Running well when fell 2 out in Brown Advisory Novices' Chase (Broadway) (9/2) at Cheltenham (24.4f, soft) in March 2022. Market can guide on comeback run. Running well when last seen in 2022's Brown Advisory before coming down but off 613 days.
7	7 \|F\| (7) (25/1 +11%) Diol Ker	25 25/1(+11%)	(7) Diol Ker 25/1, First run since leaving Noel Meade when respectable fifth of 14 in handicap chase (14/1) at Cork (28f, soft) 14 days ago. Stable in good form. Enters calculations. Narrowly denied in valuable h'cap last Christmas; struggled since; needed his return.
10th	17 10th (17) (20/1 +9%) Defi Bleu	20 20/1(+9%)	(17) Defi Bleu 20/1, 14/1, still close up when unseated rider 5 out in handicap chase at Limerick (24f, heavy) 28 days ago won by Gevrey. Yard in good form. Needs considering. Well held 8th in this last year in similar conditions; unseated on this year's return.
11th	20 11th (20) (50/1 -52%) Punitive	50 50/1(-52%)	(20) Punitive 50/1, Latest win in chase at Fairyhouse in December. 50/1, fell 16th in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (29f, soft). Off 7 months. Yard in good form. Not one to dismiss. Strong stayer but lost his way at end of last term and tough ask on his return here.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (7/1 -17%) Hollow Games	7 7/1(-17%)	(8) Hollow Games 7/1, Promising third of 22 in handicap chase at Galway (22.5f, good to soft, 9/1) 109 days ago, finishing with running left. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Has to be taken seriously stepping up in trip. 3rd in Galway Plate when last seen; unexposed at this trip; tries first-time cheekpieces.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (8/1 +11%) Ain't That A Shame	8 8/1(+11%)	(6) Ain't That A Shame 8/1, Latest win in chase at Gowran in March. 8/1, respectable ninth of 17 in handicap chase at Listowel (24f, soft) 60 days ago. In the mix. Didn't stay when well punted for National; low-key return but could be on a good mark.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (16/1 -60%) Gevrey	16 16/1(-60%)	(5) Gevrey 16/1, Career best when winning 12-runner handicap chase at Limerick (24f, heavy, 6/1) 28 days ago by 2¼ lengths from Largy Debut, travelling strongly. Yard in good form. Ought to be in the shake-up. Stayed on best to land last month's Munster National; this looks tougher and he's up 8lb.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (28/1 -133%) Macs Charm	28 28/1(-133%)	(9) Macs Charm 28/1, 7/1, career best when winning 12-runner handicap chase at Fairyhouse (24.6f, soft), driven out. Off 7 months. Not ruled out. Beaten 6l by Ain't That A Shame before Fairyhouse h'cap win; 6lb rise fine; respected.
13	13 \|PU\| (13) (66/1 -200%) Tullybeg	66 66/1(-200%)	(13) Tullybeg 66/1, 2 wins from 3 runs this season. 4/1, won 6-runner minor event hurdle at Down Royal (24f, good to soft) 79 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Stable in good form. Can go well again. Won Listed chase at Ballinrobe and won over hurdles latest but not well treated.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (66/1 -32%) Epson Du Houx	66 66/1(-32%)	(11) Epson Du Houx 66/1, 13/2, first run since leaving Henry De Bromhead when eighth of 10 in handicap chase at Cork (17.6f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Stable in good form. Shortlisted. Struggled with his jumping in National and low-key return at Cork; mark fine but risky.

LTO Selection:

Gordon Elliott looks set to run a record 15 horses in one race here and perhaps his GEVREY can win. Initially largely untested over staying distances, he improved to finish second in April's Irish National and while 8lb higher than when winning the recent Munster National, might continue to progress. He beat Largy Debut and stablemate Coko Beach into second and third respectively at Limerick. Ain't That A Shame finished second to last year's winner The Big Dog in the 2022 Munster National, is closely matched with Macs Charm on Gowran-form last March and might improve from his Kerry National reappearance run. Run Wild Fred finished fifth to the selection in the recent Munster National and having won the 2021 renewal of this race as a novice, is clearly suited by conditions. Thedevilscoachman was pulled up in April's Irish National but is a smart type on his day and stays this distance. Limerick Lace has more on her plate than when winning at Clonmel but is ridden by a 5lb claimer.

Gordon Elliott saddles over half the field here and his well-weighted HOLLOW GAMES is fancied to lead his mighty contingent home on the back of his promising Galway third. Stablemate Run Wild Fred can boast a C&D win and is next on the list ahead of other Elliott inmates in the shape of Gevrey, Coko Beach and Tullybeg.

The ground will really play into the strengths of AIN'T THAT A SHAME who has had excuses on his last 2 runs but this test should suit

14:30 Navan Handicap Chase 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:38 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (9/2 +44%) Phoenix Beach	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(1) Phoenix Beach 9/2, Eleventh of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 3/1) 13 days ago. Has work to do. No excuses for his latest effort but would be a big player if back on song..
2	6 2nd (6) (4/1 +0%) Bella Kopella	4 4/1(+0%)	(6) Bella Kopella 4/1, 3 wins from 12 runs this year. 5/1, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at this course (7.1f) 9 days ago, just holding on. Enters calculations. Up 2lb since her win here nine days ago and is much respected dropping back again in trip..
3	7 3rd (7) (5/1 +0%) Rainbow Rain	5 5/1(+0%)	(7) Rainbow Rain 5/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 10 runs this year. Latest win here in September. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (3/1) 17 days ago. Looks competitive on form. C&D winner, when 3lb lower; unable to match that effort latest; more needed..
4	10 4th (10) (6/1 -50%) El Hibri	6 6/1(-50%)	(10) El Hibri 6/1, Winner at Kempton in September. 6/5, respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 50 days ago. One for the shortlist. Made all at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) but handicapper may now have caught up..
5th	8 5th (8) (18/1 -100%) Conri	18 18/1(-100%)	(8) Conri 18/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 17/2, fourth of 8 in maiden at Doncaster (6f, heavy). Off 6 months. Makes handicap debut and hard to make a case for. Initial mark looks stiff but he may be able to improve now entering handicaps..
6th	12 6th (12) (22/1 -57%) Global Humor	22 22/1(-57%)	(12) Global Humor 22/1, Unreliable type. C&D winner. 12/1, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at this course (5f) 17 days ago, never nearer. Needs a couple of these to falter. Dropping to a more competitive mark and not ruled out each-way now back up in trip..
7th	2 7th (2) (10/1 -43%) Mr Trevor	10 10/1(-43%)	(2) Mr Trevor 10/1, Course winner. Latest win at Hamilton in September. Below form fourth of 10 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good, 10/3) 50 days ago. More is required. Multiple 6f-7f winner, including twice here; claims if retaining his ability on Tapeta..
8th	4 8th (4) (10/1 +60%) Athollblair Boy	10 10/1(+60%)	(4) Athollblair Boy 10/1, 7-time C&D winner. Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap (28/1) at this C&D 9 days ago, not ideally placed. Can give a good account. A standing dish here and back on a winning mark; no surprise if he returns to form..
9th	5 9th (5) (12/1 -71%) Lady Celia	12 12/1(-71%)	(5) Lady Celia 12/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. 7/2, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at this course (5f) 20 days ago, not enjoying much room last 1f. Expected to be bang there. C&D winner; squeezed for room here last time and she looks an each-way player again..
10th	9 10th (9) (14/1 +13%) Turbo Command	14 14/1(+13%)	(9) Turbo Command 14/1, Only eighth of 11 to Bella Kopella in handicap at this course (7.1f, 40/1) 9 days ago. Others appeal more. Not at his best on his last three starts; probably needs a further drop in the weights..
11th	3 11th (3) (18/1 -13%) Miss Britain	18 18/1(-13%)	(3) Miss Britain 18/1, Eyeshields on/blinkered for 1st time, fifth of 8 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 40/1) 17 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Not ruled out. Back on a handy mark and she showed signs of a revival last time, so not written off..
12th	11 12th (11) (25/1 -79%) My Boy Jack	25 25/1(-79%)	(11) My Boy Jack 25/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in October. 14/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 13 days ago. Must improve. 6f Tapeta winner; need to put a line through latest effort if considering supporting him..

LTO Selection:

Bella Kopella dug deep to prevail over 7f here and the drop in trip shouldn't be a problem, while Rainbow Rain's hat-trick bid may have ended in failure over C&D but he must not be written off yet. The same can be said for EL HIBRI, who has let favourite backers down the last twice but fluffed the start and got blocked for a run at Chelmsford, so is worth one more chance.

C&D scorer LADY CELIA didn't enjoy the rub of the green when sixth here last time so is fancied to quickly regain winning ways off an unchanged mark. Rainbow Rain is weighted to have a big say and next on the list, with Athollblair Boy and El Hibri also in the mix in an open handicap.

A standing dish here, ATHOLLBLAIR BOY has returned to his last winning mark and may be able to record a tenth course success.

14:38 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:43 Fontwell Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 18f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (9/2 +25%) Steven Seagull	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(3) Steven Seagull 9/2, Modest maiden on the Flat and similar standard over hurdles. Has an experience edge on these but still likely to be vulnerable. Wears cheekpieces for the first time in this sphere. Fair fourth in handicap here last month; a repeat of that form could see him in the mix.
2	5 2nd (5) (14/1 +58%) Queen Of Steel	14 14/1(+58%)	(5) Queen Of Steel 14/1, Poor maiden on the Flat. Likely up against it now hurdling. 0-10 on the Flat with a peak RPR of just 49; improvement needed now hurdling.
3	1 3rd (1) (5/6 +17%) Running The Game	0.833333 5/6(+17%)	(1) Running The Game 5/6, Fair maiden on Flat in France (third once from 3 starts). Since joined Gary Moore and probably the one to beat on hurdle debut, particularly if the betting vibes are strong. Showed ability on the Flat in France and new trainer won this in 2018, 2019 and 2020.
2	2 \|F\| (2) (5/2 +0%) Sixfiveseven	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(2) Sixfiveseven 5/2, Fairly useful form when placed in maidens both starts around 1¼m on Flat in France for Tim Donworth. Interesting recruit to hurdles for new stable. Little paper appeal but he's from an up-and-coming yard and it's a weak race; check market.

LTO Selection:

Steven Seagull is the only one with previous jumping experience but his fourth in a 2m3f handicap here off a mark of 98 hardly sets an insurmountable standard. RUNNING THE GAME showed some ability behind quite nice types in France and changed hands for 45,000 euros back in the summer. Gary Moore's juveniles are usually well educated and he is fancied to make a winning NH debut. Bubblecraft landed a claimer across the Channel and has since been sold for 21,000gns, but Queen Of Steel was no better than ordinary on the level.

Gary Moore has won this with some smart sorts in recent years so the suggestion is RUNNING THE GAME, with the chief threat perhaps likely to come from fellow French Flat recruit Sixfiveseven.

Gary Moore has a good record in this race and RUNNING THE GAME, who showed ability on the Flat in France, earns the vote.

14:43 Fontwell Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:55 Cheltenham Conditions Chase (Class 1) 16f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (4/9 +17%) Jonbon	0.444444 4/9(+17%)	(3) Jonbon 4/9, Grade 1 winning hurdler whose only defeat in an excellent novice chase season came when second to El Fabiolo in the Arkle at the Festival. Took the step into open company in his stride at Sandown when last seen in April and he's the one to beat. Won three Grade 1s during last season's novice chase campaign and holds strong claims.
2	2 2nd (2) (7/2 -27%) Edwardstone	3.5 7/2(-27%)	(2) Edwardstone 7/2, Likeable sort who won the Arkle at the 2022 Festival and showed top-class form when form when a commanding winner of Tingle Creek on last season's reappearance. Ended the last campaign with a poor run in the Champion Chase but he'll give Jonbon plenty to think about if back to best. Won the Arkle (C&D) and Tingle Creek last year; leading claims if back to his best.
3	4 3rd (4) (14/1 -75%) Nube Negra	14 14/1(-75%)	(4) Nube Negra 14/1, No match for Editeur du Gite at Kempton last Christmas and pulled up in the Champion Chase on his final start but he has an excellent fresh (has won the last 2 runnings of this on reappearance). Every chance he'll bounce back to form but this looks a stronger renewal than the ones he has won. Has won the last two runnings; tough task today but has excellent reappearance record.
4	1 4th (1) (14/1 +30%) Editeur Du Gite	14 14/1(+30%)	(1) Editeur Du Gite 14/1, Took his form to a new level last term, landing Grade 2 Desert Orchid at Kempton prior to edging out Edwardstone in rescheduled Clarence House here in January. However, disappointing in Champion Chase/Celebration Chase final 2 starts and also below par in Haldon Gold Cup on his recent reappearance. Won Grade 1 Clarence House here in January but well beaten on his three starts since.

LTO Selection:

An intriguing renewal sees JONBON make his second appearance in open company following his Celebration Chase victory at Sandown on the final day of last season. His sole defeats have come at the Festival, when bumping into two superstars in the shape of Constitution Hill and El Fabiolo, but there is no reason to suggest the track is an issue and he has reportedly been pleasing connections in recent weeks. Edwardstone ran no sort of race when a disappointing fifth in the Champion Chase but the nine-year-old, an impressive winner of the Tingle Creek on his reappearance last term, remains a force to be reckoned with. Nube Negra, who bids for a third win in a row in this contest, is a big danger to all when fresh, while Editeur Du Gite is expected to improve from his return in the Haldon Gold Cup.

JONBON has only ever been beaten by his outstanding stablemate Constitution Hill and last season's top-notch novice chaser El Fabiolo and can take his career record to an impressive 11-13. Edwardstone ran no sort of race in the Champion Chase when last seen but he's the obvious threat if back to anything like the form he showed when winning the Tingle Creek on last season's reappearance.

Only Constitution Hill and El Fabiolo have got the better of JONBON and this four-time Grade 1 winner earns the vote.

14:55 Cheltenham Conditions Chase (Class 1) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:05 Navan Maiden Chase 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (9/4 +44%) American Mike	2.25 9/4(+44%)	(1) American Mike 9/4, Useful hurdler. 13/2, 14¼ lengths fourth of 6 to Hercule Du Seuil in Hardy Eustace Novices' Hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, good to soft). Ex-pointer with the scope to make a better chaser, so makes plenty of appeal. Looked like a top prospect in bumper days but didn't kick on over timber.
2	2 2nd (2) (8/11 -9%) Fact To File	0.727273 8/11(-9%)	(2) Fact To File 8/11, Smart winner at 20f in bumpers. 16/5, 1¼ lengths second of 21 to A Dream To Share in Champion Bumper at Cheltenham (16.4f, soft). Off 8 months. Winning pointer and notable that connections go straight to chasing. Point and bumper winner; 2nd to A Dream To Share last twice incl' Champion bumper.
3	4 3rd (4) (16/1 -33%) Lets Go Champ	16 16/1(-33%)	(4) Lets Go Champ 16/1, Useful winner at 20f over hurdles. 14/1, very good second of 25 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.6f, good to soft). Off 6 months. Notable chasing debutant. Will probably need to improve for chasing to have say; Blackmore prefers Spirit Of Legend.
4	7 4th (7) (9/1 +18%) Spirit Of Legend	9 9/1(+18%)	(7) Spirit Of Legend 9/1, Useful hurdler. Below form thirteenth of 21 in handicap hurdle (25/1) at Cheltenham (20.2f, good to soft), unable to sustain effort. Off 8 months. Makes chase debut. Maiden hurdle winner at this meeting last year; lost his way a little but has a squeak.
5th	3 5th (3) (12/1 -85%) Landrake	12 12/1(-85%)	(3) Landrake 12/1, Useful hurdler. Good second of 5 in novice hurdle at this course (22f, heavy, 9/4). Off 8 months. Makes chase debut. Doesn't make as much appeal as his stablemate but still deserves respect. Useful novice hurdler and could improve for a fence; just about best of these over timber.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (250/1 -150%) Quickbuck	250 250/1(-150%)	(6) Quickbuck 250/1, 80/1, thirteenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (17.8f, good to soft) 101 days ago. Makes chase debut. Has really struggled for form since leaving Nicky Henderson and hard to make a case for.

LTO Selection:

High-class FACT TO FILE follows the same path taken by his trainer's Florida Pearl and Missed That in going straight from bumpers to fences. The only horse to beat him last season was A Dream To Share and while this route is somewhat unorthodox, he is a mature six-year-old point-to-point winner. American Mike himself finished second in a Cheltenham Festival Bumper, in 2022, and while his novice hurdle-season was underwhelming, has the size to make a better chaser, although might struggle to beat the selection. Stablemate Landrake was rated 135 over hurdles and debuts over fences on reappearance. Spirit Of Legend and stablemate Lets Go Champ were similarly rated over hurdles but need to improve to win this while My Immortal didn't run last season, despite being a non-runner last December and February.

This has the makings of a really strong beginners chase and, while AMERICAN MIKE gets the nod given his scope to improve in this discipline, he faces stern opposition in the form of Fact To File. Lets Go Champ has also achieved plenty over hurdles and appeals as the type to make a better chaser, so he's another one to consider.

Champion Bumper runner-up FACT TO FILE has a decent French jumps pedigree and it's probably telling he goes straight over fences

15:05 Navan Maiden Chase 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:14 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (10/3 +17%) Keep Me Stable	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(1) Keep Me Stable 10/3, 5/1, career best when winning 11-runner C&D handicap 5 days ago. All out on that occasion so not obviously well treated under a 6 lb penalty. Won over C&D five days ago; saddles a 6lb penalty here but she still can't be discounted.
2	3 2nd (3) (7/1 +42%) Bobby Joe Leg	7 7/1(+42%)	(3) Bobby Joe Leg 7/1, Five-time C&D winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. 15/2, not seen to best effect when seventh of 11 in handicap over C&D 9 days ago. Probably still in form. Five C&D wins; did not enjoy the rub of the green when seventh here latest; shortlisted.
3	7 3rd (7) (10/1 -43%) Key Look	10 10/1(-43%)	(7) Key Look 10/1, Rejoined Geoff Harker prior to bouncing back to winning form over C&D 16 days ago. Remains potentially well treated after a 4 lb rise (won off 4 lb higher last summer). Back with Geoff Harker when C&D winner latest; up 4lb but she's a player.
4	10 4th (10) (11/2 -38%) Top Gun Tina	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(10) Top Gun Tina 11/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 16/1, very good second of 11 in handicap at this course (1m) 19 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Improved when 2nd in handicap here latest; she's weighted to go well again nudged up 1lb.
5th	5 5th (5) (7/2 +65%) Mumcat	3.5 7/2(+65%)	(5) Mumcat 7/2, Course winner. 11/2, respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at this course (6f) 5 days ago, met some trouble. 7f winner earlier in his career. Won here in October and has continued in good form; she can go well again.
6th	11 6th (11) (9/1 -125%) Annalee Lass	9 9/1(-125%)	(11) Annalee Lass 9/1, Course winner. Creditable third of 11 in handicap (5/1) at this course (1mf) 12 days ago. Likely to be in the mix again. Arrives in good form, solid third here 12 days ago; ought to be in the shake-up again.
7th	8 7th (8) (33/1 -136%) Cosa Sara	33 33/1(-136%)	(8) Cosa Sara 33/1, Latest win at Ayr in September but ran poorly back on AW last time. Scored at Ayr (7f) in September but her form has nosedived.
8th	4 8th (4) (16/1 -14%) Vortigan	16 16/1(-14%)	(4) Vortigan 16/1, No impact in 7f handicaps at Wolverhampton this autumn. Others arrive with more pressing claims. A maiden and his recent form in two Wolverhampton handicaps is not encouraging.
9th	2 9th (2) (6/1 +33%) Possible Ambition	6 6/1(+33%)	(2) Possible Ambition 6/1, Course winner. Creditable third of 11 in handicap at this course (1m) 9 days ago. Likely to be thereabouts again. Course winner who arrives in good order; he ought to be in the shake-up again.
10th	6 10th (6) (40/1 -233%) Blame The Farrier	40 40/1(-233%)	(6) Blame The Farrier 40/1, 9/1, 10½ lengths tenth of 12 to Key Look in C&D handicap 16 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Remains a maiden and he's not proved the easiest to catch right this term; cheekpieces now.
11th	12 11th (12) (33/1 -106%) Brother Dave	33 33/1(-106%)	(12) Brother Dave 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 12/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at this course (6f) 19 days ago. Must improve. Slow start when eighth in 6f handicap here latest; considered stepping up in trip now.
12th	9 12th (9) (100/1 -400%) Rockonmecca	100 100/1(-400%)	(9) Rockonmecca 100/1, Modest maiden. Visored first time, eleventh of 12 in handicap over C&D (28/1) 12 days ago. Blinkers back on. Off four months before running poorly over C&D latest; blinkers replace visor.

LTO Selection:

TOP GUN TINA posted arguably her best effort to date when runner-up over a mile here latest and the return to 7f looks ideal. David Thompson's inmate is fancied to get the better of last-time-out C&D winner Keep Me Stable, who is aiming to defy a 5lb penalty on this quick turnaround. Fellow in-form rivals Possible Ambition and Key Look are others to consider.

TOP GUN TINA was having only her second handicap start when an improved second over 1m here last time and is taken to build on that promise and can strike under Billy Loughnane. Recent C&D scorer Key Look retains handicapping scope after a 4 lb rise and is second choice ahead of Possible Ambition, who is more consistent than most at this level.

Preference is for KEY LOOK who got back to winning ways over C&D when back with Geoff Harker and remains handily weighted.

15:14 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:19 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 22f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (6/4 +8%) Captain Claude	1.5 6/4(+8%)	(2) Captain Claude 6/4, Off the mark over hurdles when landing 7-runner handicap here (19.2f, soft) in March and ran a cracker in defeat from 10 lb higher at Plumpton the following month. Ought to come on for his reappearance third at Ffos Las last week and appeals as the type to make his mark in this sphere. Easy win on heavy ground over hurdles here in March; he's a player if taking to fences.
2	5 2nd (5) (7/2 +46%) Maasai Warrior	3.5 7/2(+46%)	(5) Maasai Warrior 7/2, Dual winner from similar marks in March 2021 when trained by Paul Henderson. Wouldn't be out of it if ready to roll for a new yard after a 21-month absence. Returns from long absence but this two-time chase winner is one to watch in the betting.
3	3 3rd (3) (9/4 +50%) Hilltown	2.25 9/4(+50%)	(3) Hilltown 9/4, Most fortunate when getting off the mark hurdles at Plumpton (25f, soft) in April but held his form reasonably well subsequently in that sphere. Never figured on chase debut earlier in the month, so he'll need to step forward to land serious blow. Well treated on hurdle form; could build upon his chase debut seventh but he needs to.
4	1 4th (1) (13/2 -271%) Walk In The Wild	6.5 13/2(-271%)	(1) Walk In The Wild 13/2, Made the perfect start sent chasing last season, landing back-to-back handicaps at Lingfield in November. Has slipped back towards his last winning mark, and though he unseated early on return at Warwick, he should be in the mix. Early unseat on reappearance; two wins last season and he's one to consider.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (20/1 -43%) Yesnosorry	20 20/1(-43%)	(4) Yesnosorry 20/1, Runner-up over hurdles at Plumpton (15.9f) in March but has produced underwhelimng efforts both starts since, badly let down by her jumping before pulling up on chase debut at that same course (19.8f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Should stay this far but has bit to prove now. Didn't jump well when pulled up on recent chase debut at Plumpton (saddle slipped).

LTO Selection:

CAPTAIN CLAUDE excels when the mud is flying, as he showed when running away with a novices' handicap hurdle here back in March, and he made a pleasing enough reappearance at Ffos Las last week. That should have blown away any cobwebs ahead of this chasing debut and he can make it a winning one. Walk In The Wild only got as far as the second on his Warwick return, but he is back down to a handy mark. Hilltown was never a factor over the extended 2m3f at Plumpton, but this trip suits better.

WALK IN THE WILD didn't get too far on his return but won twice early last season from similar marks and just about gets the nod over chasing-newcomer Captain Claude, who ran well on his return at Ffos Las last weekend. It's hard to be confident about any of the remaining trio, though Maasai Warrior is perhaps most appealing of them after a lengthy absence on the basis of his form in 2021.

The 6yo CAPTAIN CLAUDE won on heavy ground over hurdles here in March and is taken to make a winning chase debut.

15:19 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:30 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 16f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	13 1st (13) (7/1 +30%) Iberico Lord	7 7/1(+30%)	(13) Iberico Lord 7/1, French bumper winner. Well beaten first 2 outings over hurdles but different proposition after wind surgery when getting up in the dying strides in 2m Stratford novice in April. Stepped up again when second of 15 on Sandown handicap debut 4 weeks later and returns as an unexposed from top stable. Tremendous late bid when close 2nd of 15 in novice handicap at Sandown (2m, soft) in April.
2	9 2nd (9) (12/1 +0%) Lookaway	12 12/1(+0%)	(9) Lookaway 12/1, Dual bumper winner in 2022 (including Aintree Grade 2). It took a couple of starts for him to click over hurdles but he's been most progressive this season, completing a hat-trick in C&D Grade 2 novice 23 days ago. Handicap debut. Made all in clearcut fashion in a Grade 2 novice event here (2m, good) last month.
3	6 3rd (6) (6/1 +50%) Luccia	6 6/1(+50%)	(6) Luccia 6/1, 2-2 in bumpers and rapidly developed into a useful hurdler. Good 3 lengths second to You Wear It Well in 2m Wetherby mares' listed race on reappearance. Has first start in a handicap here. Looked star material at one stage; came up short in better races but has to be considered.
4	4 4th (4) (11/1 +45%) Sonigino	11 11/1(+45%)	(4) Sonigino 11/1, Progressive type last season, winning 3 times before signing off the campaign with an excellent third at Aintree Went like the best horse at the weights when third in Chepstow Silver Trophy on reappearance and he remains one to be positive about. Third at Chepstow (near 2m4f, heavy) last month, travelling strongly to lead after two out.
5th	1 5th (1) (6/1 +14%) Nemean Lion	6 6/1(+14%)	(1) Nemean Lion 6/1, Useful stayer on Flat in France for Andre Fabre in 2020 and took particularly well to hurdling last term, culminating in a Kelso Grade 2 win in March. Took it up another notch when readily seeing off Anyharminasking in Welsh Champion on reappearance and likely has even more to offer. Ran on strongly to win at Ffos Las on reappearance; up 5lb but steadily progressive.
6th	14 6th (14) (16/1 +36%) Go Dante	16 16/1(+36%)	(14) Go Dante 16/1, Lightly raced 7-y-o who was well served by a soundly-run race when taking small-field Wetherby handicap in March. Better than the bare result at Aintree on final outing and is still relatively unexposed. Had breathing op during break. Tongue strap on for first time. Won at Wetherby (2m, soft) in March; now has his tongue tied, after wind surgery in August.
7th	7 7th (7) (9/1 +0%) Knickerbockerglory	9 9/1(+0%)	(7) Knickerbockerglory 9/1, Returned to hurdles to finish second in the Imperial Cup at Sandown in March and bettered even that form when making a winning reappearance at Ascot under Tristan Durrell a fortnight ago. Respected under a 5 lb penalty for yard with a good record in this. Front-runner who goes well on soft/heavy; well treated under a 5lb penalty after Ascot win.
8th	5 8th (5) (18/1 -13%) Punctuation	18 18/1(-13%)	(5) Punctuation 18/1, Most progressive since joining this yard and equipped with a tongue tie, rounding off last season with a win in a 2m handicap at the Aintree Grand National meeting. Warmed up for this with a Flat success at York last month. Another to consider Possible question mark about him on heavy ground; otherwise looks primed to run well.
9th	3 9th (3) (25/1 -25%) Anyharminasking	25 25/1(-25%)	(3) Anyharminasking 25/1, Has a largely progressive profile and returned with a very good 1½ lengths second of 10 to Nemean Lion in Welsh Champion at Ffos Las 5 weeks ago. Likely to go well again. Absent 310 days before his second of ten to Nemean Lion at Ffos Las (2m, good to soft).
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (11/1 -10%) L'eau Du Sud	11 11/1(-10%)	(11) L'eau Du Sud 11/1, Useful hurdler in France and made a positive start in handicaps for this yard last season, third at Kempton over Christmas then filling the same position in Morebattle at Kelso in March. One of 2 strong contenders for a stable which does so well in the top 2m handicap hurdles. Has had wind surgery. Ex-French; minor honours in three warm handicaps for this yard; had wind surgery in July.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (28/1 -40%) Afadil	28 28/1(-40%)	(12) Afadil 28/1, Better than result in Fred Winter at the Festival and showed himself to be well handicapped later in the spring, comfortably seeing off 14 rivals at the Ayr Scottish National meeting in April. Did weaken quite tamely when only seventh on his C&D return last month but perhaps he needed the run. 3-6 last season; joint-favourite, never-dangerous seventh of 18 over C&D last month.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (33/1 -65%) Too Friendly	33 33/1(-65%)	(2) Too Friendly 33/1, Firmly on the right track for his current yard, winning 3 2m handicap hurdles during the summer and improving again when second in 2m Kempton listed race 4 weeks ago. Going great guns for new yard; second in Listed event last time; respected.
15	15 \|PU\| (15) (50/1 -25%) Hey Johnny	50 50/1(-25%)	(15) Hey Johnny 50/1, Won a pair of 2m handicaps last season. Should strip fitter for last month's Galway reappearance but a number of these rivals look less exposed than him. Twice ran well in defeat in big fields in Ireland in February; needs a second look.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (100/1 -100%) Swaffham Bulbeck	100 100/1(-100%)	(10) Swaffham Bulbeck 100/1, Ended last season with a small-field win at Fakenham. Returned to hurdles to land a Southwell handicap in September and even better form when second of 12 at Chepstow last month. This demands even more, though. 9yo who's in good form but vulnerable against the likely improvers in this strong a race.
16	16 \|RO\| (16) (7/2 +65%) Onlyamatteroftime	3.5 7/2(+65%)	(16) Onlyamatteroftime 7/2, Bumper winner for Niall Madden and good third in maiden hurdle next time. Would have gone close in Cork handicap latest but for hanging left and running out approaching the last. Evidently has the odd quirk but he's a very interesting contender at foot of weights having joined Willie Mullins. Good headway on handicap debut (2m2f) only to run out; eyecatching owner/trainer changes.

LTO Selection:

Onlyamatteroftime has been well supported over the past couple of days for connections who enjoy landing a gamble. That said, the seven-year-old ran out on his handicap debut at Cork when coming to challenge at the final flight and this would require a fair amount of improvement, even with a stable switch to Willie Mullins a big positive. Nemean Lion came out on top in the Welsh Champion Hurdle at the expense of Anyharminasking and the pair, along with the fifth Gin Coco, are expected to be in the mix. The vote, though, goes to IBERICO LORD, who took a big step forward when runner-up to stable companion Under Control at Sandown at the end of last season. It also seems significant that Nico de Boinville opts to ride him over Luccia, especially with the mare boasting a recent run under her belt when runner-up in a Listed contest at Wetherby.

A really good renewal. NEMEAN LION marked himself down as a leading contender for this when seeing off Anyharminasking (pair clear) in the Welsh Champion and can make light of a 5 lb rise with further progress on the cards. Dan Skelton is always to be feared in these races and his L'Eau du Sud and Knickerbockerglory head the many dangers along with Sonigino, who shaped well in the Silver Trophy on his return. Onlyamatteroftime is another fascinating runner having joined Willie Mullins.

Onlyamatteroftime is eyecatching but preference is for IBERICO LORD (nap) ahead of Nemean Lion and Knickerbockerglory.

15:30 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:40 Navan NH Flat Race 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	3 1st (3) (5/4 +50%) Only By Night	1.25 5/4(+50%)	(3) Only By Night 5/4, First run since leaving Jonjo O'Neill when won 9-runner bumper at Limerick (16f, heavy, 9/4) 29 days ago, travelling strongly. Likely to do better still, so worth considering. Point winner; shaped okay in Warwick bumper on heavy; similar conditions here will help.
2	7 2nd (7) (20/1 -25%) Mongibello	20 20/1(-25%)	(7) Mongibello 20/1, £16,000 3-y-o, Authorized mare. Half-sister to 2 winners on Flat, including 6f 2-y-o winner in Poland Mary Mont. Third sole start in points. Stayed on for third in a point and likely to be unsuited by this drop in trip on rules bow.
3	9 3rd (9) (9/4 -125%) Qualimita	2.25 9/4(-125%)	(9) Qualimita 9/4, €500,000 4-y-o, Muhtathir filly. Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler (stayed 2½m) Colonel Mustard. Successful sole start in points (Apr 21). Likely to make a winning start. Won 13-runner point in good style but more of a staying prospect; second-string.
4	4 4th (4) (11/1 -22%) Tarnova	11 11/1(-22%)	(4) Tarnova 11/1, 40/1, won 17-runner bumper at Punchestown (16.6f, good) on NH debut 40 days ago, well on top finish. Worth a go at this level. Gutsy performance when winning at 40-1 on debut but very different ground here.
5th	10 5th (10) (16/1 +20%) Theflyingbee	16 16/1(+20%)	(10) Theflyingbee 16/1, Twice-raced maiden. 9/2, third of 14 in bumper at Galway (16.6f, soft) 69 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Not beaten far in either bumper start so far; promising sort but needs to settle better.
6th	1 6th (1) (7/1 +22%) Roedora	7 7/1(+22%)	(1) Roedora 7/1, 2 wins from 3 runs this season. 9/4, won 12-runner bumper at Down Royal (16.9f, good to soft) 79 days ago. Potentiall vulnerable in this company, though. Won 2 of her 3 starts and more to come; yet to experience testing ground; concedes weight.
7th	6 7th (6) (100/1 -52%) Miss Gherkin	100 100/1(-52%)	(6) Miss Gherkin 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1, 49 lengths last of 13 to Junta Marvel in EBF (Mares) INH Flat Race at Punchestown (16.3f, good to soft), weakening quickly. Off 6 months. Tailed off in mares' Gr 3 when last seen; bit of promise previously but tough ask here.
8th	5 8th (5) (9/1 +0%) Disco Dancer	9 9/1(+0%)	(5) Disco Dancer 9/1, €115,000 3-y-o, Snow Sky filly. Half-sister to bumper winner/smart hurdler Hillcrest and fair hurdler Bold Record. Dam (c132/h139) 2¼m/19f hurdle/chase winner, also 2m winner on Flat. Deserves respect based on pedigree/connections. Snow Sky filly; 115,000eur 3yo; half-sister to heavy ground lover Hillcrest; one to note.
9th	2 9th (2) (150/1 -500%) Cast A Spell	150 150/1(-500%)	(2) Cast A Spell 150/1, Winner in bumper at Southwell in June. Switches from hurdles to bumpers. Rejoined yard after leaving Gary Moore. Visor on 1st time. Won Southwell bumper for Gary Moore before pulling up when an even money fav.
10th	8 10th (8) (100/1 +0%) Pebble Bleu	100 100/1(+0%)	(8) Pebble Bleu 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Twelfth of 18 in novice hurdle (50/1) at Cork (20f, soft) 14 days ago. Switches from hurdles to bumpers. Distant 5th at Clonmel was promising but tailed off since and plenty to find regardless.

LTO Selection:

QUALIMITA was bought for a cool 500,000 euros following her impressive Fairyhouse point-to-point win for Colin Bowe last April and debuts for leading connections. That form is nothing special despite the runner-up being bumper-placed subsequently, but she sauntered to a 30-length victory and it is notable she contests a Listed bumper first time out. Only By Night also won effortlessly and impressively on heavy ground at Limerick last month, when conceding weight to the lesser placed-horses. She seems progressive and while open to further improvement, her Warwick defeat last February is nonetheless a small concern and also concedes 4lb to the selection. Roedara is a dual winner and while capable, faces a tougher task on differing ground than when winning at Down Royal and has top weight. Tarnova was a surprise debut winner last month and steps up in grade while Disco Dancer, a 115,000-euro store, runs in a first-time tongue-tie. Mongibello ran well behind two subsequent racecourse winners on Oldtown point-to-point debut last February.

QUALIMITA cost half a million euros on the back of a ready point success and, given her handler has felt it necessary to go for listed success immediately, she's clearly held in high regard. Only By Night and Tarnova are both above-average types who give the selection something to aim at.

This can go the way of ONLY BY NIGHT who bolted up in similar ground on yard debut last month and she can come on for that run

15:40 Navan NH Flat Race 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (11/2 +0%) Whatwouldyouknow	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(6) Whatwouldyouknow 11/2, C&D winner. Creditable second of 11 in handicap at this C&D (13/2) 9 days ago, needing stronger gallop. One to consider. Dual C&D scorer; shaped well when second over C&D nine days ago; big shout off same mark.
2	9 2nd (9) (12/1 +14%) Martin's Brig	12 12/1(+14%)	(9) Martin's Brig 12/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Respectable third of 8 in handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, good to soft, 14/1) 55 days ago. Can make presence felt. Hinted at revival when third at Hamilton in September; warrants respect after a break.
3	5 3rd (5) (4/1 +20%) Concert Boy	4 4/1(+20%)	(5) Concert Boy 4/1, Course winner. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap (5/1) at Chelmsford City (10f) 8 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Expected to be bang there. Course winner who comes here in decent nick; weighted to go well off a 2lb lower mark.
4	7 4th (7) (10/1 -54%) Little Ted	10 10/1(-54%)	(7) Little Ted 10/1, Unreliable sort. C&D winner. Latest win at Ripon in August. 6/1, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 9 days ago, not ideally placed. Can get involved if things drop right. More reliable in recent months, a C&D winner who was fifth of 11 over C&D nine days ago.
5th	8 5th (8) (7/1 +50%) Ice Shadow	7 7/1(+50%)	(8) Ice Shadow 7/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. Eighth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (6/1) 20 days ago. Has work to do. Won over C&D but failed to back it up when eighth there 20 days ago; others appeal more.
6th	12 6th (12) (33/1 -136%) Rubellite	33 33/1(-136%)	(12) Rubellite 33/1, First run since leaving William Haggas when creditable fifth of 11 in handicap (100/1) at this C&D 19 days ago. Uphill task. Hinted at promise after five months off with C&D fifth on yard debut; not discounted.
7th	10 7th (10) (40/1 -60%) Mekbat	40 40/1(-60%)	(10) Mekbat 40/1, 300/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Musselburgh (15.6f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Modest on the Flat, below form on last Flat run. Others more persuasive. Pulled up in Musselburgh novice hurdle 11 days ago; he's hard to make a case for.
8th	4 8th (4) (10/1 +9%) Explorers Way	10 10/1(+9%)	(4) Explorers Way 10/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. Sixth of 8 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 14/1) 17 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Not completely dismissed. C&D winner; only sixth here last time, though, so he needs to bounce back.
9th	2 9th (2) (25/1 -56%) Floral Splendour	25 25/1(-56%)	(2) Floral Splendour 25/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 22/1, first run since leaving Iain Jardine when tenth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 19 days ago. Others make more appeal. Beat only two for new yard over C&D latest; needs to take a big step forward.
10th	11 10th (11) (8/1 -14%) Clotherholme	8 8/1(-14%)	(11) Clotherholme 8/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable second of 12 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 18/1) 12 days ago. Holding form well at present. On long losing run but proving a reliable type; in the mix off an unchanged mark.
11th	1 11th (1) (15/2 -125%) Banner Road	7.5 15/2(-125%)	(1) Banner Road 15/2, Career best when winning 14-runner handicap (4/1) at Ayr (8f, heavy) 38 days ago, keeping on well. First run for yard after leaving Jim Goldie. Solid claims. Won at Ayr latest for Jim Goldie; up 8lb but she's not taken lightly for her new yard.
12th	3 12th (3) (6/1 +25%) Plink	6 6/1(+25%)	(3) Plink 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1, first run since leaving William Haggas when very good fifth of 11 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 9 days ago. One to consider. Fifth in 7f handicap here for new yard nine days ago; up in trip and he needs considering.

LTO Selection:

Last month's Ayr winner BANNER ROAD has proved a progressive sort on the Flat under the tutelage of Jim Goldie this season and a change of scenery may bring about enough improvement to defy an 8lb rise in the ratings. Whatwouldyouknow posted one of his better efforts when runner-up over C&D recently and should give another bold account. Clotherholme completes the shortlist.

BANNER ROAD signed off for Jim Goldie with a comfortable success at Ayr and she's fancied to make a winning start for her new yard at the possible expense of Concert Boy, who is visored for the first time. Whatwouldyouknow should also be on the premises.

Nigel Tinkler's dual C&D scorer WHATWOULDYOUKNOW signalled he's ready to strike again when runner-up here last time out.

15:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:50 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (6/1 -50%) Miss Fedora	6 6/1(-50%)	(5) Miss Fedora 6/1, In good form without winning in the summer until coming in only seventh of 8 in handicap hurdle at Stratford (18.7f, good to soft) 119 days ago. Sort to bounce back after a break. Remains a maiden but has the form to feature, albeit unraced on slower than good to soft.
2	6 2nd (6) (4/1 +80%) Lady Salvador	4 4/1(+80%)	(6) Lady Salvador 4/1, Well held to date over hurdles and likely to need this first handicap outing after 7 months off. Tailed off in three hurdle races at about 2m; goes handicapping with an awful lot to prove.
3	1 3rd (1) (10/11 +17%) Sam's Amour	0.909091 10/11(+17%)	(1) Sam's Amour 10/11, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 28/1, good third of 18 in handicap hurdle at Exeter (18.5f, soft) 26 days ago. Type to do better still and makes plenty of appeal in a weak race. Kept on to finish third on her handicap debut at Exeter (2m2f, good) a month ago.
4	7 4th (7) (25/1 +38%) Ceci Wells	25 25/1(+38%)	(7) Ceci Wells 25/1, Little solid form on the level and hasn't fared much better over hurdles. Tongue tied for the first time. Minor promise in maiden company but has shown little in three handicaps.
5th	2 5th (2) (11/1 -230%) My Lady Grey	11 11/1(-230%)	(2) My Lady Grey 11/1, Modest hurdler/chaser who was below form over the larger obstacles at this course when last seen 13 months ago. Given a chance by the handicapper, so not discounted. 3-5 in handicap chases last season; dual hurdle winner on a good mark; able when fresh.
6th	3 6th (3) (13/2 -18%) Brown Bullet	6.5 13/2(-18%)	(3) Brown Bullet 13/2, Just modest form over hurdles and, while she took a step back in the right direction at Plumpton 6 months ago, it's hard to know if he'll be tuned up for this return. This is her best opportunity for a while and she has a fair record when fresh.
7th	4 7th (4) (25/1 +0%) Gardons La	25 25/1(+0%)	(4) Gardons La 25/1, Just a modicum of promise in 2 starts in France and has showed little for current connections. Tried in a hood. Lightly raced but was 25-1 and pulled up on her recent handicap debut at Chepstow.

LTO Selection:

My Lady Grey is interesting on her return from a long layoff and she is well treated if ready to roll. SAM'S AMOUR has fitness on her side, though, after a promising third on her handicap debut at Exeter. She had a subsequent scorer in behind, while the winner has gone close again since, so the form is solid. Excuses emerged for Miss Fedora's lacklustre Stratford performance and she has been given time to get over it. Brown Bullet has claims now back from a break too.

SAM'S AMOUR took a step forward when third at Exeter last time and this is a much weaker event, so she makes obvious appeal in a weak event. My Lady Grey is a danger despite having a long absence to overcome and Miss Fedora can't be ruled out back from a break.

My Lady Grey is a likely contender but SAM'S AMOUR (nap) looks ready for today's stiffer stamina test.

15:50 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:00 Cheltenham NH Flat Race (Class 1) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (9/4 +0%) Brechin Castle	2.25 9/4(+0%)	(3) Brechin Castle 9/4, Ready point winner who looked an excellent prospect when bolting up in a bumper at Sedgefield on Rules debut. A lot more to come and should take all the beating. Impressed in his Irish point and again at Sedgefield; looks decidedly smart.
2	6 2nd (6) (9/2 -13%) Fire Flyer	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(6) Fire Flyer 9/2, Well-bred gelding who made a winning start in bumpers at Ascot (15.7f, good) last season Disappointing in listed event at Newbury subsequently but remains with potential after 9 months off. Ascot winner who jarred himself next time; high class according to his trainer.
3	9 3rd (9) (7/2 +36%) Moon Chime	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(9) Moon Chime 7/2, Trained by Fergal O'Brien when overcoming inexperience to make a winning start to his career at Worcester in May and supplemented that on debut for new stable at Stratford last month. Looks a big player. There's no knocking an unbeaten record after wins at Worcester and Stratford.
4	10 4th (10) (25/1 -79%) Rickety Bridge	25 25/1(-79%)	(10) Rickety Bridge 25/1, Half-brother to fair French hurdler/chaser Raffles Capital (17f/2¼m winner) and showed plenty when runner-up at Worcester, just failing. Needs more to compete at this level but significant that top yard has taken the chance. Would have won at Worcester in another stride or two; Cobden rides the yard's other one.
5th	4 5th (4) (20/1 -43%) Diamond Dice	20 20/1(-43%)	(4) Diamond Dice 20/1, Held every chance when departing at the last on debut and made a positive start in this sphere when runner-up at Hereford. Open to improvement, so not a forlorn hope. It could turn out to be a decent bumper in which he went close at Hereford.
6th	7 6th (7) (14/1 -40%) Hazy Glen	14 14/1(-40%)	(7) Hazy Glen 14/1, Related to a winner and made a pleasing start when landing a 10-runner event at Carlisle a month ago. Likely to be outclassed in this company, however. Rare bumper winner for this yard when coming clear at Carlisle (heavy) one month ago.
7th	11 7th (11) (12/1 +25%) Walks Like The Man	12 12/1(+25%)	(11) Walks Like The Man 12/1, Six-figure purchse from points and ready winner at Newton Abbot first time out in a bumper. Has left Milton Harris since but still has the scope for better. £225,000 recruit; travelled much the best when a 2l winner on heavy at Newton Abbot.
8th	8 8th (8) (8/1 -7%) Minella Rescue	8 8/1(-7%)	(8) Minella Rescue 8/1, Progressive form in bumpers and doubled his tally in comfortable fashion at Warwick 45 days ago. Should do better still, so well worthy of interest. 2-2 for this yard after defying a penalty with a bit in hand at Warwick.
9th	12 9th (12) (22/1 -10%) Daytona Beach	22 22/1(-10%)	(12) Daytona Beach 22/1, Sister to 2 winners and justified strong favouritism with a professional performance to score at Worcester 4 months ago. This is a much tougher assignment but there's more to come. Quality Flat pedigree and justified favouritism by daylight at Worcester in July.
10th	1 10th (1) (50/1 -257%) Ballysax Hank	50 50/1(-257%)	(1) Ballysax Hank 50/1, Doesn't have a great pedigree but showed plenty when runner-up at a big price at Cork on debut. More required in this company, though. Outran his 50-1 odds to chase home a fellow newcomer at Cork.
11th	5 11th (5) (14/1 -75%) Doyen Quest	14 14/1(-75%)	(5) Doyen Quest 14/1, In command when saddle slipped and unseated rider sole outing in points and made amends when landing a bumper at Ffos Las on debut for current stable. Well worth his place in this company. Probably didn't beat a great deal at Ffos Las but he was strong in the betting.
12th	2 12th (2) (80/1 -142%) Boy From Brazil	80 80/1(-142%)	(2) Boy From Brazil 80/1, Out of a bumper winner but well-held fifth at Stratford on debut and needs to show a lot more. Tailed off at Stratford but did go off favourite and could well leave that run behind.

LTO Selection:

FIRE FLYER looked a nice prospect when taking an Ascot bumper last year and the five-year-old had excuses when down the field in a Listed affair at Newbury in February. Softer conditions are likely to see him in a better light and he gets the vote to make a winning return to action. Brechin Castle couldn't have done it any easier on his Rules debut at Sedgefield last month and he is respected along with the unbeaten Moon Chime and Minella Rescue.

BRECHIN CASTLE has been hugely impressive in winning both his point and bumper outings to date, so he's fancied to maintain his unbeaten record up in grade. The progressive Moon Chime is a big threat and Minella Rescue can't be ruled out.

There are plenty to consider but it looked a warm bumper by Sedgefield standards in which BRECHIN CASTLE skipped clear up the straight.

16:00 Cheltenham NH Flat Race (Class 1) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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